Practise the pronunciation of the following words and phrases.
The Role of Foreign Languages
Knowledge, foreigners, Great Britain, the USA, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, advertising, satellite broadcasting, career technology, circle of friends, the acquaintance. 2. Give the Russian equivalents for the following words and word combinations: An educated person, to get knowledge, books, magazines in the original, to talk to foreigners, to translate various technical articles, joint ventures, research and innovations, working conditions, to be persistent in studies, the expansion of British colonial power, the emergence of the United States, the world’s top tongue, to travel abroad, spare time, to participate in conversations with people, the chief language, satellite broadcasting, to open up opportunities and careers, to broaden your circle of friends, to enlarge knowledge and understanding of the world, the acquaintance with the unknown culture, to depend on our own efforts. 3. Give the English equivalents for the following words and word combinations: Переводить техническую литературу, основной язык, расширить знание и понимание мира, совместные предприятия, путешествовать за границу, быть упорным в учении, читать в оригинале, исследования и инновации, открывать возможности, зависеть от ваших усилий, свободное время, расширение британской силы, появление США, спутниковая трансляция, условия работы. 4. Paraphrase the underlined word combinations using the following: to be persistent in studies; to travel abroad;, spare time;, to be familiar with social and cultural life; to participate in smth; medium of international communication; to broaden. 1. Stephanie seems to work very hard during the whole semester. 2. It is good for a fresher to take part in the international communication to master your knowledge of English. 3. English is the most important means of communication. 4. Foreign language can help you to widen your circle of friends. 5. For better knowledge of English I advise you to travel to foreign countries. 6. If you want to make progress in your studies you’d better to know the social and cultural life of a studied language. 7. It is important for every student to spend your free time successfully. 5. Translate into English: 1. Роль иностранного языка в наши дни очень велика. 2. Мы можем читать книги в оригинале, общаться с иностранцами, знакомиться с их традициями и культурой. 3. Английский – это основной язык международной торговли, бизнеса, туризма, спутникового вещания, компьютеров, видеоигр. 4. Я убежден, что знание языка открывает возможности для карьерного роста. 5. Освоение новых технологий, развитие науки невозможно без иностранного языка. 6. Знание иностранного языка помогает расширить круг друзей, познакомиться с новыми странами. 7. Иностранный язык развивает наш интеллект, расширяет кругозор, делает нас образованными людьми. 8. Очень важно упорно учиться, т.к. многое зависит от Вас, от ваших умений и стараний. 9. Великий Гете сказал: «Тот, кто не знает иностранного языка, не знает своего родного языка». 6. Expand the following sentences using the information from the text: 1. Education is very important in our life. 2. The role of foreign languages is also increasing today. 3. English is the world’s top tongue. 4. There are many different reasons why people study foreign languages. 5. The role of English in personal development will be very important. 6. Learning any foreign language includes the acquaintance with the unknown culture. 7. Everything depends on our own efforts. 7. Complete the table:
8. English is the world’s top tongue. Prove it. Speak in pairs.
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