TRIMESTER 2 UNIT 9

LEVEL A2|В1 WEEK 9

Lexical material: Modern design. Architecture. Home arrangement. Interior decoration;

Grammatical material: Types of sentences (simple, complex, compound sentences);
Prepositions: movement, position, place. Problems of use. Prepositional phrases. Time
expressions.

GRAMMAR
Types of sentences (simple, complex, compound sentences)
Simple Sentences- A simple sentence contains a subject and a verb.
- It expresses a single complete thought that can stand on its own.
Compound Sentences- A compound sentence has two independent clauses. An independent
clause is a part of a
sentence that can stand alone because it contains a subject and a verb and expresses a
complete thought.
Complex Sentences- A complex sentence is an independent clause joined by one or more
dependent clauses. A
dependent clause either lacks a subject or a verb or has both a subject and a verb that does
not express a complete thought.

Internet links on “Types of sentences” theme:https://prowritingaid.com/art/335/

Task 1. Identify whether the sentences are simple, complex, compound. Please
underline dependent clauses where it applies.
1. Vampires Dairies is my favorite television show, but I also love True Blood.
2. The student wiped the white board that was filthy with last week’s notes.
3. The trendy fashion designer released her new line on Wednesday.
4. Trina and Hareem went to a bar in Hollywood to celebrate their anniversary.
5. Wicked Regina cast a spell on the entire city, so the citizens decided to rebel.

Prepositions of movement.

Prepositions of movement show movement from one place to another place. These prepositions
always describe movement and we usually use them with verbs of motion.

Task 2: Now practice the rules in the following exercises.

 James Bond came ____ the room and took his gun _____ his pocket.

 He walked______ the table and moved ______ the window.
 They saw someone running _______the school,_____ a car and ________ the road.
 They went up ______ the roof.
 He jumped ___ the platform and ran _____ the rails just before the train arrived.

VOCABULARY
Architecture -the profession of designing buildings, open areas, communities, and other
artificial constructions and environments, usually with some regard to aesthetic effect.
Society -an organized group of persons associated together for religious, benevolent, cultural,
scientific, political, patriotic, or other purposes.
Exist - to have life or animation; live.
Roots- (adjective) going back to the origins of a style, esp in being genuine and
unpretentiousroots rock.
Tiny- very small.
Responsible- accountable, amenable
Skyscrapers- huge building
Designing-acting in a calculating, deceitful way
to implement -put (a decision, plan, agreement, etc.) into effect.
Grace- an attractively polite manner of behaving

Task 1 On Screen A3 Ex.3 p. 138– Fill in: choose the correct words.
Task 1 On Screen A3 Ex.2 p. 148– Read the text and answer the questions.

READING
Pre-reading task: Think of as many words as possible related to the theme “Modern design
and architecture”. What do you know about the topic? Can you name any famous modern
designers

Architecture
Architecture is the art of building various structures which meet human needs and are of
practical use. No modern society can exist without architecture.
The word ‘architecture’ has Greek roots. It means ‘the principal builder’. The style of
architecture changes according to latest technical features and people’s tastes. Some people think
that architecture is simply the outer look of the building. But it’s not the full notion for this
complex art form. Architecture includes designing and constructing the buildings as well as
building them. Being an architect is not an easy job. A good architect should think over many
tiny details before planning his project. Later on, he needs to implement these plans without any
slightest mistakes. In my opinion, it’s a very responsible and neat job. I have always admired
the architects who have created world-famous objects or even skyscrapers. I can’t imagine how
they’ve managed to design and build 100-storey buildings or even higher structures. I also
like how architecture is embodied in ancient buildings and modern bridges. Ancient buildings
include the Egyptian pyramids and the Great Sphinx. When I look at them I start wondering how
ancient people could build such enormous constructions at those times. They didn’t have neither
computers nor useful tools. Modern bridges include the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco
and the Brookline Bridge in New York. They were both built at the end of the 19th and the
beginning of the 20th century. By that time people already had all necessary tools to create
beautiful and long-lasting architecture.
English architecture is also nice. It has a distinctive style of elegance and grace. I
especially like the Big Ben and the Tower Bridge.
While reading task: Answer the questions.
1.What does the word “architecture” mean?
2.What does Architecture include?
3.What do Ancient buildings include?
4. Modern bridges include the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco and the Brookline Bridge in
New York, don’t they?
5. Why does the author especially like?
Post reading task: Speak about architecture in Kazakhstan.
 LISTENING https://listenaminute.com/a/art.html

Pre-Listening Exercise
Write five GOOD questions about architecture . Do this in pairs. Each student must write the
questions on his / her own paper.

When you have finished, interview other students. Write down their answers.

STUDENT 1 STUDENT 2 STUDENT 3

Q.1.

Q.2.

Q.3.

Q.4.

Q.5.

While listening task.

Listen to the recording and fill the gaps. - https://listenaminute.com/w/weather.mp3
I’m a great _______. I look at beautiful __________ and __________ and wish I could be
artistic. I can’t _____or paint to save my life. I wonder why some people are so ________ and
can create _______________, when other people, like me, can’t even draw___________ figures.
I would like to ____l my house with art from all over the world. It’s interesting to see how
_________________ have different kinds of art. There’s nothing better than _______ art
_________when you go to another country. I prefer more ____________ art. I don’t really
understand a lot of ________ art. I look at ____________ of a pile of bricks in a museum but
can’t see how it’s art. I always _______ when my children say, “Daddy, I can _________ than
that!” I often think they can.

Post listening tasks. 1. Correct the spelling.

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can’t awdr or paint to save my life. I dernow why some people are so lentalted and can create
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like to fill my ouhse with art from all over the rlwod. It’s interesting to see how ferdifent cultures
have different knids of art. There’s nothing terbet than visiting art galleries when you go to
another country. I prefer more ionaltrad art. I don’t really rstanunderd a lot of modern art. I look
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children say, “Daddy, I can do better than that!” I tenof think they nac.

SPEAKING
Task 1. Work in pairs. Make up your own dialogues on designing a new house
Task 2. Role-playing. You have built a country house. Ask a designer for advice how to design
a country house.

WRITING
Task 1. Imagine that you are a Designer, answer the following questions:How do I design a
bedroom with a bold rug? How do I layer a rug over carpet? How can I update an old kitchen?
How do I style an L-shaped living room? How can I dress my front door for the holiday season?
How can I refresh a dated bathroom?