8th form Готовимся к проверочной работе (Perfect Tenses)

Готовимся к проверочной работе
December 15th, 19:49
Put the verbs in brackets into appropriate Perfect Tense.

1. Bob and Mary( to be) on holiday for a week.They(to visit) a lot of tropical beaches and they ( to swim) in the blue sea.They are coming back today.

2. They ( to eat) dinner when their friends came and could watch new photos.

3. I am sure the children ( to write) the composition by my coming.

4. Sorry, he (not to watch) TV since Friday so he knows nothing about the accident.

5. The train ( to leave) the station when Mr. Jackson arrived.

6.Julia ( to find) my note for her by 6 o'clock tomorrow.Don't worry!

My Favourite Book (example)

My Favourite Book

Books have been with me since my childhood. My parents have a big home book collection. There many interesting books by English and American writers. (…) I have read many marvellous books : “ Alice in Wonderland” by Luis Carrol, “Mowgli” by Rudyard Kipling, “Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe and many other interesting books, but my favourite book is “ The adventures of Tom Sawer” by Mark Twain.

Twain was a famous American writer. (Mark Twain was his pen-name, his real name was Samuel Clemens) He published the novel in 1876. It is an adventure story. It takes place in America in a small town on the Mississipi River. The plot of the book is full of thrilling moments.

 The main character of the book is Tom Sowyer. He was a boy with a wild, rich imagination. He and his friends often dreamt of different adventures. Tom was very naughty, but he was kind and brave, besides he was very noble. To add to this, he was a real friend, and his friend could rely on him.

The book is beautifully written, it is touching and funny. Moreover, the author`s sense of humour draws children`s attention to the book and makes the book amusing and entertaining.

It`s well worth reading and I highly recommend it to those who haven`t read it yet.

My Favourite Book (example)

My Favourite Book

            I am fond of reading and I can`t imagine my life without books. Man cannot live on bread alone. Books are the source of knowledge and the means of self perfection.

            I like to read books by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and my favourite story is “The Hound [haund] of the Baskervilles”. It is an intriguing story that takes place in London and Dartmoor.

            The book is full of thrilling thrilling moments, as the author creates tension with unexpected twists and vivid descriptions. This fascinating book is about the famous detective, Sherkock Holmes, who tries to solve the mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville. Soon it becomes clear that Sir Henry, sir Charles` nephew is also in danger. Fortunately Holmes manages to solve the mystery and protects Sir Henry`s  life.

            The book is beautifully written. The reader is kept in suspense until the very end of the book. What gives the book its dark atmosphere, is the silent, evil presence of the legendary hound which dominates the story throughout.

            I thoroughly recommend “The Hound [haund] of the Baskervilles”. It`s well worth reading. It is a highly entertaining read as the author shows the depth of psychological analysis and the insight into the human nature.

My Favourite Book (example)

My Favourite Book

                        When I have spare time I read books with great pleasure. Time spent on a good book is never wasted. I have read many interesting books: (…..), but my favourite book is “Robinson Crusoe” by Daniel Defoe. Daniel Defoe lived many years ago. He wrote the novel “Robinson Crusoe” in 1719 when he was 59.

            The plot of the book is very gripping and has an unexpected twist. The language is rich and interesting.

            This novel is about one boy. He became a sailor as he liked sea very much. He went to sea many times, but once the ship broke and all people were drowned. But Robinson could swim and saved himself. The sea carried him to the shore. Unfortunately there were no people there.

            Robinson Crusoe lived on an island for 28 years. He worked a lot, he worked all the time and learnt to make many useful things. I think that this novel is a praise to human labor and the victory of a man over nature. The book is full of thrilling moments as the author creates tension with unexpected twists and vivid descriptions. I am sure that this novel seizes on all generations. I thoroughly recommend to read it. It`s well worth reading.

My Favourite Book (plan)

My Favourite Book.

Type

Books

Fiction	Non-fiction
Novels, short stories:     Detective     Adventure     Fantasy     Humorous     Spy     Thrillers    romance	popular science     (auto)biography   Documentaries     Diaries     Memoir [`memwa:]
Science fiction:     space adventures     aliens     monsters     time travel

Things most important in a book

    Fresh and original ideas

    The rich and interesting language

   The author’s sense of humour

    The book’s realism and truthfulness

   An intriguing plot

    Some shocking situation and events

    Detailed descriptions

    The power of author’s imagination

1. an introduction (all the background information of the book: title, name of the author, type, settings)

2. the main points of the plot

3. general comments on the plot, the main characters

4. recommendation

1. Background -   The book is based on the incredible life story of…

                                   The book was written by…

                                   The story is about…/begins…

                                   The story is set in…/takes place in…

                                   The book tells us a story of …

    

                                  

2. The plot:     - thrilling/full of thrilling moments

                       - has an unexpected twist

                       - to be kept in suspense until the very end

                        - gripping

-involving

-dramatic

-moving

-entertaining

-informative

-confusing

-exciting

3. General comments ( why you like the book)

  The book is:  beautifully/well-written/ informative/ fascinating

  It has a tragic/ dramatic end

  

    Characters:           -convincing

                                   -predictable

                                   -well-developed

                                   -realistic

                                   -original

                                   -vividly depicted

                       

4. Recommendation

 It’s well worth reading.

I’d recommend it because…

I highly/thoroughly recommend it to…

It’s a highly entertaining read.

It’s a must for those who…

Card 1. Reading books

Card 1. Reading books.

1.     Why are books our real friends?

2.     How do books help us develop our personality?

3.     How do people choose  books to read?

     4.  What is your favourite book? Why?

9th form Words easily confused

Words easily confused:

a) rise, raise, arise, lift

b) grow, grow up, bring up, (be) born, become

c)educate, learn, teach, study, read, instruct

d) behaviour, attitude, temper, mood, manner, manners

    

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9th form Card 2 Russia’s Educational System

Card2

1. What is Russia's public educational system like?
2. In what types of schools is compulsory education given?
3. What are children in Russia taught at different stages of a secondary school?
4. What exams do schoolchildren in Russia take?

Russia’s Educational System

                                            Russia’s Educational System

     Citizens of Russia have the right to education which is guaranteed by the Constitution. The public educational system in our country incorporates pre-school, general school, specialized secondary and higher education.

       Pre-school includes creches[1] and kindergartens. Children there learn numbers, letters, colours. But pre-school education isn’t compulsory - children can get it at home.

      Compulsory education is for children from 6(7) to 17 years of age. The main link in the system of education is the general school which prepares the younger generation for life and work in modern society. There are various types of schools: general secondary schools, schools specializing in a certain subject, lyceums and others. Tuition in most of them is free of charge, but some new types of schools are fee-paying.

        The term of study in a general secondary school is 11 years and consists of primary, middle and upper stages. Children are accepted to the first grade at the age of 6 or 7. They are taught, ideally, by a single teacher through all four elementary grades (except for physical training and foreign languages). At the middle stage of a secondary school the children learn the basic laws of nature and society at the lessons of History, Algebra, Literature, Physics and many others. The school year extends from September 1 to the end of May and is divided into three or four terms. The Study Programme in schools is fixed. Students are graded on a 5-step scale, ranging in practice from 2 ("unacceptable") to 5 ("excellent"); 1 is a rarely used sign of extreme failure.

         After 9th form pupils have to sit for examinations. Also, they have a choice between entering the 10th grade of a general secondary school and enrolling in a specialized secondary or vocational school. After finishing the 11th form of a secondary school all pupils have to take Unified State Examinations. One, who finishes the secondary school, receives a Secondary Education Certificate, giving the right to enter any higher educational establishment.

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9th Form Card 1 Secondary Education in Britain

Card 1
Secondary Education in Britain 


1.  In what types of schools is primary education given in Britain?

2. What is the main type of secondary schools in Britain nowadays?

3. What school exams do children in Britain take?

4. What schools are considered prestigious and why?