Review of the unit. Contemporary technologies and devices and the problem of deafness

A round-table talk.

Contemporary technologies and devices and the problem of deafness.

Grammar revision

Ex. 1

Complete the following sentences using an opposite adjective in its comparative or superlative form.

Example: - You are the eldest in the family.

- No, I am not. I’m the youngest.

1. The books by Mark Twain are less interesting than O’Henry’s ones. – No, they are not. They are …. 2. It is worse than the previous one. – No, it is not. It is …. 3. His manners are more polite than yours. – No, they are not. They are …. 4. She came later than her mates. – No, she didn’t. She came …. 5. It’s warmer today than yesterday. – No, it’s not. It’s …. 6. They gave me the cheaper pair of shoes. – No, they did not. They gave …. 7. The US dollar is stronger than many other currencies. – No, it’s not. The Euro is ….

Ex. 2

Use the Past Simple or the Past Perfect where they are

necessary:

1. I (not to go) to bed until I (to do) my homework. 2. I (to thank) her for everything she (to do). 3. When I returned home I (to realize) that I (to leave) my key at the office. 4. As soon as they (to finish) their work they (to go) home. 5. Before I (to see) the film I (to read) the book.

DEVELOPMENT

Use the texts from the Reader. Make up a speech on the topic of the unit.

UNIT 7

VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS

7.1 Before you start reading the text, try to guess the meaning of the following words and word combinations if necessary use the dictionary:

Etiology, intervention, cataract, albinism, amblyopia, glaucoma, nystagmus, optic nerve atrophy, strabismus, style, result, cognitive, symbol, Braille, specially, contact.

WARMING UP

7.2 Before you start reading the text explain the term “visual” in English.

READING

7.3 Read the text making use of the active terminological vocabulary.

Text 1

CHARACTERISTICS OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH