Text 5 Be kind and stay safe
1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.
Everybody knows that we should be polite and kind to people in real life and online. Unfortunately this doesn’t always happen. Where can you report online abuse* or unkind messages to yourself or your friends? Do you know how to report and complain about harmful information online? For example, if you see an inappropriate tweet on Twitter you can click on ‘more’ and then choose ‘Report tweet’. You can then block all further tweets from that user.
Even celebrities can be cyberbullied*. Tom Daley, the British Olympic diver, was abused online. His father died during the 2012 Olympic Games and Tom received some very cruel tweets about his indifference towards his father’s health.
Here are our top tips for staying safe online:
1. Be nice! Treat people online as you do in real life.
2. Don’t post anything online that you wouldn’t want people in real life to see.
3. Check your privacy and security settings on social media sites and keep them as private as possible. Make sure you know exactly who can see your posts.
4. Don’t ever post personal information like your home address, your email or your phone number.
5. If you see something online that worries or upsets you, tell an adult about it straight away.
6. Take part in Safer Internet Day. Safer Internet Day, or SID for short, tries to help people to use the Internet correctly.
SID started in 2004 and is organised in February every year in 74 countries around the world to promote safe and responsible use of online technology and mobile phones. Each year there is a different topic such as cyberbullying or social networking. The focus for SID’s next campaign is “Let’s create a better internet together”. SID organisers want children and young people, parents and teachers, as well as industry and politicians to work together to build a better internet for all of us, but particularly for children.
There are special lessons prepared for schoolchildren on Safer Internet Day in Britain. You can find out about SID on this website: http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/.
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1 *abuse [əˈbjuːs] оскорбление
2 to be cyberbullied [ˈsaɪbəbʊlɪd] быть преследуемым в киберпространстве
2.The journalist writes how to stop bad messages on Twitter. Find this extract and read it aloud.
3.What can we do to stay safe online?
4. Why is SID a good way to stop abuse on the Internet?
Everybody knows that we should be polite and kind to people in real life and online. Unfortunately this doesn’t always happen. Where can you report online abuse* or unkind messages to yourself or your friends? Do you know how to report and complain about harmful information online? For example, if you see an inappropriate tweet on Twitter you can click on ‘more’ and then choose ‘Report tweet’. You can then block all further tweets from that user.
Even celebrities can be cyberbullied*. Tom Daley, the British Olympic diver, was abused online. His father died during the 2012 Olympic Games and Tom received some very cruel tweets about his indifference towards his father’s health.
Here are our top tips for staying safe online:
1. Be nice! Treat people online as you do in real life.
2. Don’t post anything online that you wouldn’t want people in real life to see.
3. Check your privacy and security settings on social media sites and keep them as private as possible. Make sure you know exactly who can see your posts.
4. Don’t ever post personal information like your home address, your email or your phone number.
5. If you see something online that worries or upsets you, tell an adult about it straight away.
6. Take part in Safer Internet Day. Safer Internet Day, or SID for short, tries to help people to use the Internet correctly.
SID started in 2004 and is organised in February every year in 74 countries around the world to promote safe and responsible use of online technology and mobile phones. Each year there is a different topic such as cyberbullying or social networking. The focus for SID’s next campaign is “Let’s create a better internet together”. SID organisers want children and young people, parents and teachers, as well as industry and politicians to work together to build a better internet for all of us, but particularly for children.
There are special lessons prepared for schoolchildren on Safer Internet Day in Britain. You can find out about SID on this website: http://www.saferinternet.org.uk/.
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1 *abuse [əˈbjuːs] оскорбление
2 to be cyberbullied [ˈsaɪbəbʊlɪd] быть преследуемым в киберпространстве
2.The journalist writes how to stop bad messages on Twitter. Find this extract and read it aloud.
3.What can we do to stay safe online?
4. Why is SID a good way to stop abuse on the Internet?
II. Listen to the conversation and answer the questions below.(2)
1. Where does the conversation take place?
2. What is the man interested in?
3. How much do you need to pay monthly?
1. Where does the conversation take place?
2. What is the man interested in?
3. How much do you need to pay monthly?
Script
Jackie: Hi! I’m Jackie. Welcome to Abbey Health Club!
Man: Thanks.
Jackie: If you follow me I’ll give you a quick tour. Through there is the swimming pool. It’s open all the time except for Thursday afternoons, when it’s closed for cleaning.
Man: I see.
Jackie: You can take classes in the pool if you like. We have ‘Swim for fitness’ classes and ‘Water aerobics’. All classes are an hour.
Man: OK. And where is the gym?
Jackie: It’s just up here. You can come here and exercise any time. There are lots of fitness classes. We’ve got aerobics, cycling, running... lots of things. We have very experienced coaches who will give you all necessary instructions how to keep fit and have fun. You will build good muscles and look slim.
Man: How about yoga? Is there a yoga class?
Jackie: Sure. We have ‘Yoga for beginners’ and ‘Intermediate yoga’.
Man: Great. Oh... and is there a car park?
Jackie: Yes, but you have to pay... about one pound for an hour, I think. We’re open from six in the morning to ten at night Monday to Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. So... do you want to join?
Man: Er... how much is it?
Jackie: Well, it’ll be £50 a month.
Man: I see. Well, thank you for your time.
Jackie: Thank you! See you soon, maybe!
Man: Yes... maybe.
Man: Thanks.
Jackie: If you follow me I’ll give you a quick tour. Through there is the swimming pool. It’s open all the time except for Thursday afternoons, when it’s closed for cleaning.
Man: I see.
Jackie: You can take classes in the pool if you like. We have ‘Swim for fitness’ classes and ‘Water aerobics’. All classes are an hour.
Man: OK. And where is the gym?
Jackie: It’s just up here. You can come here and exercise any time. There are lots of fitness classes. We’ve got aerobics, cycling, running... lots of things. We have very experienced coaches who will give you all necessary instructions how to keep fit and have fun. You will build good muscles and look slim.
Man: How about yoga? Is there a yoga class?
Jackie: Sure. We have ‘Yoga for beginners’ and ‘Intermediate yoga’.
Man: Great. Oh... and is there a car park?
Jackie: Yes, but you have to pay... about one pound for an hour, I think. We’re open from six in the morning to ten at night Monday to Friday, and on Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. So... do you want to join?
Man: Er... how much is it?
Jackie: Well, it’ll be £50 a month.
Man: I see. Well, thank you for your time.
Jackie: Thank you! See you soon, maybe!
Man: Yes... maybe.
1. Let's talk about Great Britain. What do you know about Great Britain?
2. Do you agree that Great Britain is worth visiting? Explain why.
3. What questions will you ask a British teenager about the UK?
4. Give me a piece of advice on what sights to see in London.
5. Explain why Britain is so popular among tourists
2. Do you agree that Great Britain is worth visiting? Explain why.
3. What questions will you ask a British teenager about the UK?
4. Give me a piece of advice on what sights to see in London.
5. Explain why Britain is so popular among tourists
possible response
1. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is situated on the British Isles. The British Isles consist of two large islands, Great Britain and Ireland, and about five thousand small islands. Their total area is over 240.000 km2. They are washed by the Atlantic Ocean, the North Sea and the Irish Sea. Great Britain is separated from the continent by the English Channel. The narrowest part of it is called the Strait of Dover.
It includes four magnificent countries: Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland. Each country is charming on its own. Scotland is famous for its whiskey, kilts and amazing highlands. Ireland fascinates with its music, dances and Irish beer. England attracts people by its sights, phone boxes, red buses and such a special atmosphere. Wales is popular with its Castles and fortresses. The capital of the UK is London.
The surface of the British Isles varies very much. There’re no high mountains, long rivers, or vast forest areas here. The highest peak is Ben Nevis of 4,406 feet (1,343 m) high, which is located in Scotland. The second highest mountain is Snowdon in Wales. There are a lot of rivers in GB, but they are short and of no great importance. The Severn is the longest river. The Thames is the deepest and busiest river in the state. Most of them flow into the North Sea. The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of Gulf Stream influence the climate of the British Isles. The weather in GB is very changeable. So the weather is the favorite conversational topic in the UK.
The UK is a multicultural country where there are a lot of immigrants from former British Asian and African colonies.
The UK is a highly industrialized country. The main industrial centers are London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Bristol.
The UK is a parliamentary monarchy. The head of the state is Queen Elizabeth II but her power is not absolute. The Prime Minister is the head of the government. The current Prime Minister, Theresa Mary May, is the second female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the leader of the Conservative Party.
2. Yes, sure. I would like to visit Britain. I’d like to see with my own eyes its famous places of interest and to improve my English.
3. What is the best season to visit Britain?
What would you you advice me to visit in Britain?
What is your favourite British dish?
Have you ever seen a member of the Royal Family?
Can you suggest a place to buy cheap souvenirs?
What are the most popular tours in London?
4. If I were you, first of all I'd have a view of London from the London Eye. Then I would visit Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, the Tower and Madam Tussaud's Museum.
5. There are many reasons for tourists to visit Great Britain — historical and modern world famous landmarks, fascinating history, exciting cities, and rich cultural traditions. The primary tourist attractions consist of the most well-known sights: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London, British Museum, the National Gallery, the Victoria & Albert Museum and the others. The historic streets and monuments are what most people come to see but there are plenty of modern day sights worth visiting as well. Among them such attractions as the London Eye, City Hall, 30 St Mary Axe. The ancient and mysterious Stonehenge also draws tourists by the thousands.
It includes four magnificent countries: Scotland, Wales, England and Ireland. Each country is charming on its own. Scotland is famous for its whiskey, kilts and amazing highlands. Ireland fascinates with its music, dances and Irish beer. England attracts people by its sights, phone boxes, red buses and such a special atmosphere. Wales is popular with its Castles and fortresses. The capital of the UK is London.
The surface of the British Isles varies very much. There’re no high mountains, long rivers, or vast forest areas here. The highest peak is Ben Nevis of 4,406 feet (1,343 m) high, which is located in Scotland. The second highest mountain is Snowdon in Wales. There are a lot of rivers in GB, but they are short and of no great importance. The Severn is the longest river. The Thames is the deepest and busiest river in the state. Most of them flow into the North Sea. The mountains, the Atlantic Ocean and the warm waters of Gulf Stream influence the climate of the British Isles. The weather in GB is very changeable. So the weather is the favorite conversational topic in the UK.
The UK is a multicultural country where there are a lot of immigrants from former British Asian and African colonies.
The UK is a highly industrialized country. The main industrial centers are London, Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow and Bristol.
The UK is a parliamentary monarchy. The head of the state is Queen Elizabeth II but her power is not absolute. The Prime Minister is the head of the government. The current Prime Minister, Theresa Mary May, is the second female Prime Minister of the United Kingdom and the leader of the Conservative Party.
2. Yes, sure. I would like to visit Britain. I’d like to see with my own eyes its famous places of interest and to improve my English.
3. What is the best season to visit Britain?
What would you you advice me to visit in Britain?
What is your favourite British dish?
Have you ever seen a member of the Royal Family?
Can you suggest a place to buy cheap souvenirs?
What are the most popular tours in London?
4. If I were you, first of all I'd have a view of London from the London Eye. Then I would visit Trafalgar Square, St Paul’s Cathedral, Piccadilly Circus, the Tower and Madam Tussaud's Museum.
5. There are many reasons for tourists to visit Great Britain — historical and modern world famous landmarks, fascinating history, exciting cities, and rich cultural traditions. The primary tourist attractions consist of the most well-known sights: Big Ben and the Houses of Parliament, Buckingham Palace, Trafalgar Square, Westminster Abbey, and the Tower of London, British Museum, the National Gallery, the Victoria & Albert Museum and the others. The historic streets and monuments are what most people come to see but there are plenty of modern day sights worth visiting as well. Among them such attractions as the London Eye, City Hall, 30 St Mary Axe. The ancient and mysterious Stonehenge also draws tourists by the thousands.