Sunday, 30 November 2008

Dictionary.
rope — анг., канат, веревка, трос, аркан.
beside — анг., рядом с, близ, около.
ahead — анг., будущий, грядущий, предстоящий.
cheque — анг., банковый чек, счет, тратта.

plaque — анг., декоративный диск, тарелка.
beat out — анг., выбивать, ковать.
calmly — анг., спокойно, хладнокровно.
coolly — анг., спокойно, хладнокровно.
stick — анг., палка, прут, трость, стек.

worried — анг., озабоченный.

Saturday, 29 November 2008

Reading.
I read an article in magazine "Dare" about the flash diet. American recearchers think you had to take a photo of all your meals and snacks befor eating them. some studiens said that dieters who keep a food diary lose three times as much weight as those who don't. it's very interesting. maybe I will try)))
Dictionary
tyre — анг., колесный бандаж, шина.
enough — анг., достаточный.
towards — анг., к, по направлению к.
corner — анг., угол, уголок, перекресток.
rope — анг., канат, веревка, трос, аркан.
beside — анг., рядом с, близ, около.
ahead — анг., будущий, грядущий, предстоящий.
cheque — анг., банковый чек, счет, тратта.
plaque — анг., декоративный диск, тарелка.
beat out — анг., выбивать, ковать.
calmly — анг., спокойно, хладнокровно.
coolly — анг., спокойно, хладнокровно.
stick — анг., палка, прут, трость, стек.
worried — анг., озабоченный.
seat — анг., сиденье, то, на чем сидят.

Friday, 28 November 2008

Lesson 24. A long run.
Grammar: a/an and the.
2. Last night we went to see a musical at the Queen's Theatre in town. We had the most expensive seats in the theatre. We were really near the stage and we could see all the actors really well. One groupe sat on chairs and played a game of cards. The best moment was when the singer sang the final song. The audience clapped and clapped.

3. This morning an apple and a banana for lunch. I ate the apple but I didn't eat a banana.
Have you got a car? No, I haven't got a car but I've got a bicycle.
We went out for (the) a meal on Saturday. The restaurant was really good and (a) the food was excelent. I had the best fish I've ever eaten.
They live in a (the) house in the country. There is a beatiful garden behind the house and a the big veranda ar the front.
Speaking.
I talked to Agata at first about her study, then about my progress and educational project in this month. Then spoke about winter holliday. She going to her guy in Switzerland, and I for 3 weeks going home to Ukraine.

Thursday, 27 November 2008

Put the verbs into the correct tense (Simple Past or Past Progressive).
We were waiting for Jane, when suddenly Louis came (the first action was already going on (Past Progressive) when the second action took place (Simple Past) )around the corner.
I was cycling through the park, when I heard (the first action was already going on (Past Progressive) when the second action took place (Simple Past)) a strange noise.
He passed her a message when the teacher wasn't looking (the second action was already going on (Past Progressive) when the first action took place (Simple Past) ).
I (Your answer: »was falling«) fell asleep while I (Your answer: »watched«) was watching (the second action was already going on (Past Progressive) when the first action took place (Simple Past)) TV last night.
When Mike and Jane were painting the walls, their dog knocked (the first action was already going on (Past Progressive) when the second action took place (Simple Past)) over the paint pot.
Tom (Your answer: »was breaking«) broke his leg when he (Your answer: »played«) was playing (the second action was already going on (Past Progressive) when the first action took place (Simple Past)) frisbee.
The phone (Your answer: »was ringing«) rang when I (Your answer: »set«) was sitting (the second action was already going on (Past Progressive) when the first action took place (Simple Past)) on the toilet.
8 out of 14 answers are correct.
Speaking.
I and Richard spoke about badminton. He is professional badminton player and we often has met on an international tournaments. He told about tournaments in England and has advised in what to take part better. He told that can agree, that I played the next year for the Spanish club.

Wednesday, 26 November 2008

Put the verbs into the correct tense (Simple Past or Past Progressive).
The receptionist welcomed the guests and asked (actions happening one after another = Simple Past) them to fill in the form.
The car broke down and we had (actions happening one after another = Simple Past) to walk home.
The boys were swimming while the girls were sunbathing (two actions happening at the same time in the past, emphasis on progress = Past Progressive) .
My father came in, looked around and told (actions happening one after another = Simple Past) me to tidy up my room.
As long as one group (Your answer: »prepared«) was preparing dinner, the others (Your answer: »was collecting«) were collecting (two actions happening at the same time in the past, emphasis on progress = Past Progressive) wood for their campfire.
While the parents (Your answer: »had«) were having breakfast, their children (Your answer: »was running«) were running (two actions happening at the same time in the past, emphasis on progress = Past Progressive) about.
Martha turned off the lights and went (actions happening one after another = Simple Past) to bed.
11 out of 15 answers are correct.
Speaking.
I talked with Kamila about modeling business when she came to us to a room. Many people say that I should go to models. But my parents said me “no” and it's all. She says that it very hard work. She worked as model from 15 years. Her parents were not happy. she doesn't work as model now.

Tuesday, 25 November 2008

Lesson 23. Made in the USA.
gramma: present simple passive.

2. Nissan cars are made in Japan.
Stamps are sold in a post office.
Where is this Scandinavian funiture sold?
Are Spanish oranges sold in British supermarkets?
These earrings aren't made out of gold.
Brazilian coffee is sold all over the world.
Leather jackets are made in Turkey.
Is a lot of chocolate bought in Belgium?

3. They are sell perfume at the chemist's.
A lot of tea is bought in China.
Glass is made from sand.
They are buy all their clothes in France.
They aren't (sold) don't sell sigarettes in this shop.
Milk is bought directly from the farm.
They are (made) make deliciouns food in that restorant.
Money is bought and sold every day on the stock market.

fret — анг., раздражение, волнение, мучение.
pledge — анг., залог, заклад, поручительство.
prison — анг., тюрьма, темница.
commit — анг., совершать, предавать, вверять.
spot — анг., пятнышко, крапинка, пятно.
itching — анг., зудящий, нетерпеливый.
neglected — анг., забываемый, пренебрегаемый.
still — анг., бесшумный, тихий, безмолвный.

It is the Ukrainian Catholic church. It is in city centre. The name of street I do not remember...where is it. It was pleasant to see that in London is Ukrainian church.

Monday, 24 November 2008

Put the verbs into the correct tense (Simple Past or Past Progressive).

While Tom was reading, Amely was watching (two actions happening at the same time in the past, emphasis on progress = Past Progressive) a documentary on TV.
Marvin came home, switched on the computer and checked(actions happening one after another = Simple Past) his emails.
The thiefs neaked into the house, (Your answer: »stealed«) stole the jewels and left (actions happening one after another = Simple Past) without a trace.
Nobody was listening while the teacher (Your answer: »explained«) was explaining (two actions happening at the same time in the past, emphasis on progress = Past Progressive) the tenses.
While we were doing a sight-seeing tour, our friends (Your answer: »lied«) were lying (two actions happening at the same time in the past, emphasis on progress = Past Progressive) on the beach.
He woke up and (Your answer: »was looking«) looked (actions happening one after another = Simple Past) at his watch.
10 out of 14 answers are correct.
Dictionary.
tray - поднос
earrings - серьги
hairband - повязка для волос
stick - трость
moustaches - усы
a poison - яд
salary - заработная плата
responsibility - ответственность
bay - залив
view - пейзаж

I very much like New Year's and Christmas holidays. All streets decorate like this. I saw this snowball in the street located near to Oxford street. Many show-windows of shops decorate by holidays and it's very beautiful. I like this time.

Friday, 21 November 2008

lesson 22. Just the job for you.
grammar: would like to + infinitive/ like+ -ing
2. Does Jane like swimming? Yes, she does.
Would she like to come with us on Friday? I'm sureshe would.
Would you like to be a politician when you're older? No, I (wondn't) don't like talking to big groups of people.
Would you like to live in England? No, I wouldn't. I hate cold,wet weather.
Do you like going to very hot countries? yes, I do. I would like to live in Avstralia or Indonesia.
(Does) Do Nick and Jeremy like playing football? Nick doesn't, but Leremy does.
Do you think Nick would like to play on Sunday? I don't know. Ask him.

3. Would Tom like to be a pilot?
Does Helenlike working with children?
Do Sam and Fran like acting?
Would you like to do a more creative job?
Do you like working with Harry?
Speaking.
I talked with Joel when went on competitions in Notengem, about him. It was very interesting to know he has got to badminton, how many years play, where trains. He play very well and some universities invited him to study.

Thursday, 20 November 2008


It near Finsbury park. It was possible to see metro station and as trains leave.
I have seen this funy car, when we with Katya came back home after walk in Finsbury park. I think in this car can go only one person. I never saw car like this)))

Wednesday, 19 November 2008


in the Rocket
Put the verbs into the correct form (past progressive).

When I phoned my friends, they were playing monopoly.
Yesterday at six I was preparing dinner.
The kids were playing in the garden when it suddenly began to rain.
I was practising the guitar when he came home.
We were not cycleing all day.
While Aaron was working in his room, his friends was swimming in the pool.
I tried to tell them the truth but they were not listening
What were you doing yesterday?
Most of the time we were sitting the park.

8 out of 10 answers are correct.
Dictionary
suicide — анг., самоубийство, самоубийца.
bluff — анг., почти вертикальный, крутой.
inspiration — анг., вдохновение, воодушевление.
tank — анг., ирригационный канал.
fret — анг., раздражение, волнение, мучение.
pledge — анг., залог, заклад, поручительство.
prison — анг., тюрьма, темница.
commit — анг., совершать, предавать, вверять.
spot — анг., пятнышко, крапинка, пятно.
itching — анг., зудящий, нетерпеливый.
neglected — анг., забываемый, пренебрегаемый.
still — анг., бесшумный, тихий, безмолвный.
crime — анг., преступление, злодеяние.
knife — анг., нож, скальпель, резец, скребок.
suit — анг., прошение, ходатайство

hoodie — анг., серая ворона.
grime — анг., глубоко въевшаяся грязь, сажа.
shed — анг., ронять, терять, сбрасывать.
spent — анг., использованный, истощенный.
rehear — анг., вновь заслушивать дело.
gloves — анг., перчатки.
common — анг., общий, всеобщий, общественный.
pull — анг., тяга, дерганье, натяжение.
borrow — анг., занимать, брать на время.
lend — анг., одалживать, давать взаймы.
politeness — анг., утонченность, изящество.
groom — анг., конюх, грум, жених, придворный.
bride — анг., невеста, новобрачная.
rubbish — анг., мусор, хлам, отбросы.
ancient — анг., древний, старинный, старый

Tuesday, 18 November 2008


British Airways – London Eye.
London Eye - the biggest in the world. Opening was in 2000. Height of a wheel of 135 m. Walk on a circle occupies about 30 minutes.
I sometimes was near it, but I didn’t go for a drive.
Lesson 21. The story of Grace.
practice. ex.6 p.45:
  1. When Jim Stewart saw Sam and Fiona, they was walking by the river.
  2. Fiona was crying in her bedroom when samarrived at the house.
  3. When Jim Stewart came out with a rifle, who was climbing the tree?
  4. Grace was working in the garden, when Robby told her about son.
  5. Where Jim Stewart was siting when Grace gave him the wisky?
  6. What Robby was doing when Grace run into the police station?

page 100.

grammar: past simple and past continuous.

1. Peter was talking Tim when he saw an accident.

I was having bath when yiu phone me.

We was watching a video when evething suddenly went black.

3. What did the man do ( was the man doing) when Helen saw him? He was shouting at a woman.

What was the woman doing? She was crying but the man didn't stop.

Why did Helen laugh? She realised the people were acting.

What were people doing? They were making a film.

Dictionary

throw — анг., бросание, бросок.
wear — анг., ношение, носка, одежда, платье.
frequency — анг., частота, частотность.
survey — анг., обозрение, осмотр, опрос.
gap — анг., пролом, брешь, щель, дыра.
weight — анг., вес, масса, удельный вес.
wallet — анг., бумажник, футляр, сумка.
stroller — анг., прогуливающийся, бродяга.
scorer — анг., человек, отмечающий деревья....
vast — анг., обширный, громадный.
gun — анг., орудие, пушка, пулемет.
follow — анг., следовать, идти за.
following — анг., последователи, приверженцы.
brave — анг., мужественный, отважный, смелый.
bold — анг., отважный, смелый, храбрый.

Monday, 17 November 2008




I and my friends went to Tate Modern. It’s the national gallery of international modern and contemporary art. We saw many works famous painting and sculpture from 1900 to the present day. There are Rothoko, Cildo Meireles, Dominique Gonzalez-Foerster and others. Sometimes I don’t understand some work, but it was very interesting visited this museum. This museum visits many people. Especially it is a lot of family which come with the theirs small children.

Millennium Bridge (N.Foster's) - the bolt bridge connecting 2 coast of Thames. He is built on a meeting of a new millennium.

St. Paul’s Cathedral.
It is operating church, but in Sunday it is closed for tourists. The architecture of facades impresses. This cathedral has an ancient and interesting story. We could not visit a cathedral, because it was Sunday.
Dictionary

provide — анг., заготовлять, запасать.
performance — анг., исполнение, выполнение.
unemployed — анг., безработный, незанятый.
umbrella — анг., зонт, зонтик, прикрытие.
mind — анг., разум, умственные способности.
manage — анг., руководить, управлять.
malice — анг., злоба, злой умысел.
crew — анг., судовая команда, экипаж.
chamber — анг., комната, кабинет, спальня.
rubbing — анг., трение, стирание, натирание.
rope — анг., канат, веревка, трос, аркан.
return — анг., возвращение.
reason — анг., разум, рассудок, ум, интеллект