Упражнения для активизации лексики С.В.Донцова, учитель английского языка МОУ «Средняя общеобразовательная школа 4 г.Орска»

Choose the correct item. L.A. is home … many film stars. L.A. is home … many film stars. of to at of to at This castle is very popular … visitors. This castle is very popular … visitors. with at in with at in We ate … a Mexican restaurant last night. We ate … a Mexican restaurant last night. at on to at on to My house is close … the train station. My house is close … the train station. of on to of on to The town is packed … tourists. The town is packed … tourists. of on with of on with You can find cheap shops … Park street. You can find cheap shops … Park street. with at in with at in Plaka is a popular tourist area … Athens. Plaka is a popular tourist area … Athens. with at in with at in

Match the words in column A to the words in column B to make collocations. Column A Column B 1. designer a. trip 2. film b. weather 3. heavy c. star 4. unforgettable d. people 5. sunny e. clothes 6. double-decker f. dishes 7. tasty g. bus 8. friendly h. traffic

Underline the correct word in bold. Canoes are a primitive/modern means of transport. I think you are wasting/slowing down your time. I cant stand/believe Steven. I really dont like him. Whats the matter/wrong with the TV? I cant hear it. I am sure there is a logical/strange explanation for what he did.

Use the words from the list to write the synonyms of the underlined words in the spaces below. boring fascinating areas well-known unforgettable quiet A visit to Paris is a 1) memorable experience. Here you can see lots of 2) interesting sights or enjoy lunch in one of the many 3) famous restaurants in the city. Paris has a large number of different 4) districts you can visit and many excellent shops where you can buy fashionable clothes. The nightlife in Paris is very popular with visitors. You can spend an evening at the theatre, enjoy a drink in a café or go for a 5) peaceful walk along the riverside. Dont miss the chance to visit Paris! There is never a 6) dull moment. 1………. 3……….. 5………… 2………. 4……….. 6………….

Fill in the gaps with missing words. A plane travels... than a train. We … Independence Day at the cinema last Monday. … is the tallest building … your city? My sister looks … me, but in fact, she is two years older than me. She was in the kitchen … the doorbell rang. This restaurant is … expensive … that one. There are a lot of places you … in Los Angeles. We went to the USA three months …. Its hot today but it was … yesterday.

Упражнения для активизации грамматики

Put the verbs into the Past Simple and match the questions to the answers. Who (direct) E.T. Extra- Terrestrial? Who (become) the President of the USA in 1992? Which film (receive) 11 Oscars in 1960? Who (sing) Candle in the Wind for Princess Diana? Which country (win) the World Cup in 1998? Who (write) Oliver Twist? Which ship (sink) in 1912? A France B The Titanic C Elton John D Steven Spielberg E Ben Hur F Charles Dickens G Bill Clinton

Correct the mistakes There is very few soup in the bowl. How much carrots are there in the fridge? Rita has got many money. There are a little people in the shop. Mike hasnt got much friends. There is few snow in the mountains. How much deer can you see in the picture? I have got little CDs but a lot of cassettes. There are much animals in the Zoo. How many sugar is there in the pot?

Game: Work in two teams. Make a pair of sentences. Use the words to help. e.g. Ive never been to London, but Ive been to Paris. I went to Paris a year ago. It was fantastic. go museum a cake visit zoo football eat London a pizza make Chinese food Italian food play Paris basketball

Tony and Ann are in London on holiday. Look at the table and in pairs ask and answer questions, as in the example. SA: Have they visited the Tower yet? SB: Yes, they have already visited the Tower. Have they been to the Tate Gallery yet? SA: No, they havent been there yet. Visit the Tower x Go to a boat trip on the Thames v See St.Pauls Cathedral v Visit the Tate Gallery x Go shopping at Harrods v See the Tower Bridge x Walk in Hyde Park v Watch tennis at Wimbledon x Go to London Zoo v

Упражнения для активизации говорения

Put the dialogue below in the correct order. Then in pairs act it. Certainly. Could I have your name, please? Yes, Id like to book a room from the 16th to the 21st of May, please. Sunset Hotel. Can I help you? Adams. Peter Adams. Of course, sir. Would you like a single room or a double room? Thank you, Mr. Adams. Well see you on the 16th, then. A single room, please.

Steve wants to keep fit and healthy. Use the expressions in the list to give advice to Steve. I (dont) think its a good idea to… You should (nt) … Why dont you…? eat too many hamburgers or pizzas eat a lot of chocolate or ice-cream eat a lot of fruit and vegetables drink fizzy drinks or beer drink a lot of water have cereal with milk for breakfast take regular exercise walk to work

Match the questions to the answers. Act out the dialogues about other members of your family. A B A B When was your granny born? In Plymouth When was your granny born? In Plymouth Where was she born? Four Where was she born? Four When did she marry your grandpa? In August, 1930 When did she marry your grandpa? In August, 1930 How many children did they have? In 1955 How many children did they have? In 1955

Упражнения для активизации чтения

Read the letter and fill in the information in the chart below. Dear Jennifer, Dear Jennifer, We are in Boston! Its a very interesting city on the east coast of the USA. It is famous for its colleges, like Harvard University. We are in Boston! Its a very interesting city on the east coast of the USA. It is famous for its colleges, like Harvard University. We stayed in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel for one week. It has excellent service, but it was quite expensive. Now we are at the Bertram Inn. Its cheaper and very clean. We stayed in the Ritz-Carlton Hotel for one week. It has excellent service, but it was quite expensive. Now we are at the Bertram Inn. Its cheaper and very clean. There are many fascinating places to visit here, like the Old North Church. I took a lot photographs there. Yesterday we went to the Public Gardens and I went for a ride in a boat. Last week we went to the New England Aquarium. We saw some seals and a lot of different fish. There are many fascinating places to visit here, like the Old North Church. I took a lot photographs there. Yesterday we went to the Public Gardens and I went for a ride in a boat. Last week we went to the New England Aquarium. We saw some seals and a lot of different fish. Boston has hundreds of good restaurants. The best one so far is Monicas. They have delicious pasta dishes. Boston has hundreds of good restaurants. The best one so far is Monicas. They have delicious pasta dishes. Newbury Street is the best area for shopping. The Sunflower and Filenes Basement are two very good shops. They have got much cheaper prices than the others. Newbury Street is the best area for shopping. The Sunflower and Filenes Basement are two very good shops. They have got much cheaper prices than the others. The nightlife is very exciting here too. On Tuesday I went to the Roxy and danced to live pop music. Cafes are very popular with tourists too. My favourite is the Corner Café. It has got a great atmosphere. The nightlife is very exciting here too. On Tuesday I went to the Roxy and danced to live pop music. Cafes are very popular with tourists too. My favourite is the Corner Café. It has got a great atmosphere. See you soon. See you soon. Love, Love, Hannah Hannah Accomodation __________________________ Accomodation __________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Places to visit ___________________________ Places to visit ___________________________ ___________________________ ___________________________ Restaurants ____________________________ Restaurants ____________________________ Shopping ____________________________ Shopping ____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________ Nightlife _____________________________ Nightlife _____________________________ ______________________________ ______________________________

Complete the text with the verbs in the Past Simple. Then correct the sentences as in the example. move return study continue leave become star win go divorce die marry be Ingrid Bergman 1)… a famous Swedish actress. She as born on 29th of August, 1915, in Stockholm. Ingrid Bergman 1)… a famous Swedish actress. She as born on 29th of August, 1915, in Stockholm. Ingrid 2) … at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm She 4) … famous for her starring role in the classic film Casablanca. In 1950, she 5) … Roberto Rossellini and 6) … to Europe. She 7) … her acting career there and 8) … in French and Italian films. In 1956, she 9) … Rossellini and 10) … Europe. She 11) … to Hollywood and 12) … three awards for best actress. Ingrid 2) … at the Royal Dramatic Theatre in Stockholm She 4) … famous for her starring role in the classic film Casablanca. In 1950, she 5) … Roberto Rossellini and 6) … to Europe. She 7) … her acting career there and 8) … in French and Italian films. In 1956, she 9) … Rossellini and 10) … Europe. She 11) … to Hollywood and 12) … three awards for best actress. Ingrid Bergman 13) … on the 29th August, 1982, in London. Ingrid Bergman 13) … on the 29th August, 1982, in London. She was born in London. She wasnt born in London. She was born in Stockholm. She was born in London. She wasnt born in London. She was born in Stockholm. She moved to Hollywood in She moved to Hollywood in She became famous for his starring role in the classic film Gone with the wind. She became famous for his starring role in the classic film Gone with the wind. She married Roberto Rossellini in She married Roberto Rossellini in She starred in Spanish and German films in Europe. She starred in Spanish and German films in Europe. She divorced Rossellini in She divorced Rossellini in She died in 1992 in Paris. She died in 1992 in Paris.

Read the text from a radio advertisement, find in the poster advertising the same restaurant the mistakes and correct them as in the example. Come to the WILD WEST, the all-new fast food restaurant on Baker Street! The meals are wonderful, with lots of tasty dishes to choose from. Try our hamburgers, pizzas and toasted sandwiches – and dont miss our special ice-cream and milkshakes! Bring your friends, and enjoy our rock music, friendly service and low prices. We are open from the 10 am to 10 pm every day, Come to the WILD WEST – its great!

The Wild West Seafood restaurant Fast food Wonderful meals! Hot food! Hamburgers Spaghetti Toasted rolls Fresh cream milkshakes … Classical music! Friendly people! Lots of prices! … every day Open 8 am – 11 pm, Monday – Friday

Упражнения для активизации письменной речи

Write out the advertisement in full sentences Hi. / my/ name/ be/ Ingrid Jonsson. / I/ be/ sixteen years old. / I/ live/ Stockholm, Sweden./ I/ have got/ long fair hair/ blue eyes./ I/ be/ tall/ slim./ I/ like/ skiing/ I/ love/ swimming./ I/ cook/ very well./ Be/ my/ pen-friend./

Use the information to write a biography about Dame Margot Fonteyn. nameDame Margot Fonteyn occupationBallet dancer Born on18 th May,1919, in Surrey, England Studied atThe Sadlers Wells Ballet school Important dates 1939 – danced the part of Aurora in The Sleeping Beauty 1954 – became president of the Royal Academy of Dancing 1955 – married Robert Emilio Arias 1979 – wrote A Dancers World and The Magic of Dance About her death Died 21 st February, 1991, in Panama City, Panama