beginning with a paragraph and how they work within the paragraph.
Key-words are main words in the passage that help to emphasize the main point and
understand the subject you are writing about. That is why key-words are the first elements to choose
when setting your mind on writing on a certain subject and there are different ways to use them in a
paragraph: repeating them, using synonyms, bringing them in close semantic relation.
E. g. "He read the letter slowly and carefully. It was not the kind of case he wanted, it was not
the kind of case he had promised himself. It was not in any sense an important case..." (From "The
Nemean Lion" by A. Christie). Hercule Poirot, the famous detective of A. Christie's had been
dreaming of an unusual case. That one about the kidnapping of a dog was a disappointment. It was
not a proper case for him.
The central thought of the paragraph is emphasized by repeating the key-word, otherwise
echo-word.
Assignments:
1. Go over the test "A Day's Wait" and pick out the key-words and phrases that indicate the
topic: of illness and treatment. Arrange them into three groups according to the ways that are
commonly used to point out the central thought. Which is the largest group and why?
2. Prepare a list of key-words end phrases before writing a paragraph: a) describing how the
poor boy looked before the doctor саше; b) telling a story of his recovery; c) arguing about the
turning point in his illness; d) explaining the difference between miles and kilometers, between the
Fahrenheit thermometer and the Centigrade thermometer.
LABORATORY EXERCISES (II)
1. a) listen to the text "A Victim to One Hundred and Seven Fatal Maladies",
mark the stresses and tunes, b) Repeat the test following; the model.
2. Listen to the dialogue "A Visit to the Doctor". Repeat the text in the interval
and record your version. Compare your version with the original and correct your
mistakes.
3. Respond to the following suggestions. Begin your sentences with "Hadn't
we (he) better.."?
4. Extend the statements. Begin your sentences with "It's time you (he, etc.)" +
a verb in the Past Subjunctive.
5. Write a dictation. Check the spelling using a dictionary.
6. Translate the given sentences into English. Check them with the key.
7. Listen to the text "Doctor Sally" or some other text on the topic. Get ready
to act it out in class.
CURIOSITY QUIZ FOR EAGERS
Crossword Puzzle
Across
1. Stop a hole in a tooth with cement, etc. 3. Seize something with the teeth (also cause a