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Тема уроку - Why do you need to learn English? - Чому потрібно вивчати англійську мову ?

ЗАВДАННЯ

1) Виконайте вправу:

- впр. 6 ст. 155-157 

Read the text below. For each of the empty spaces (1—10) choose the
correct answers (A, B, C or D).

Why to Learn English?

A high standard of education includes the knowledge of one or
more foreign languages. English is one of the most widely spoken
languages. English is spoken in more countries than any other language.
Besides the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand
which have English as …(1) official language, about 50 countries more
have English as their official language.
English is the official language of the United Nations, NATO, the
European Union and the European Free Trade Association. What’s
more, it …(2) also the primary natively spoken language in such countries
and territories as Belize, Gibraltar, the British Indian Ocean
Territory, Jamaica, Bermuda, and many …(3) countries. Around 1,1
billion people speak English worldwide as a secondary language and
nobody knows how many billion people are in the process of learning
it.
If you speak English, you …(4) effectively in many countries, you
won’t have to worry about getting lost while travelling, you’ll be able
to ask for directions, to order food, to take guided tours, to chat to
locals, you won’t be under stress any more. If you …(5) fluent English,
you …(6) more possibilities to choose among a great number of possible
careers after you graduate from university. If your English is fluent
as a second language it means that you have put in a huge amount
of time and resources to master your English and you can work hard.
English skills …(7) not only when you live and work abroad but in
your own country as well because there are also many English-speaking
multinational corporations with offices in Ukraine.
Your knowledge of English may come in handy in marketing and
communications, customer service and sales, for translating marketing
materials, sales prospects and press releases, in pitching products
or ideas to English-speaking nations. Your knowledge can be useful
while attending or holding different international business meetings.
English is not only the language of science, diplomacy and business
but the language of higher education as well. Your fluent English …(8)
you an opportunity to enter such famous universities as Cambridge,
Oxford, Harvard or any other universities. Of course, it goes without
saying that if you manage to enter one of these universities, you’ll
start your career with an illustrious name in your CV.
You don’t have to forget about the world’s most famous writers as
the only way to appreciate a classic literary work is to read it in its
original language.
While …(9) you’ll deepen your knowledge of English by enriching it
with new words, expressions and grammar structures.
You can enjoy listening to musiс, favourite songs. You can watch
the best world’s movies, attend international conferences and lots
more.
To sum up, English opens the door to a huge number of new
cultural experiences, which will help you …(10) life skills, meet new people, grow your confidence in handling new situations and become successful in life.

Якщо ви зустрінете невідомі слова, або слова, які призабули - запишіть їх у словник.

Відповіді на вправу у вигляді: 1-а, 2-в .... надішліть для перевірки і оцінення.

1) Письмово виконайте вправу:

- впр. 10 ст. 157 

Write an article for the magazine «Language and Culture» about one of the most important languages in the world in your opinion.

Напишіть статтю для журналу «Мова і культура» про одну з найважливіших, на вашу думку, мов світу.