Урок 35. Public services
Предмет: Английский язык, 9 класс

9 класс. Lesson 35.

Public services

Listen to the situations. Guess what places best describe each one: petrol station, bank, railway station, airplane.

1 A: Hello! What can I help you?

B: Hello. Something`s wrong with my card. I couldn`t withdraw money yesterday. The ATM said that my card is not supported.

A: Are you sure that you`re using a correct card PIN?

B: Yes, absolutely.

A: Your card may be declined because the bank of the ATM has certain withdrawal limits. Give me your card, please. We`ll see what can be done.

2 Dear passengers, the train on platform 1 to Amsterdam is delayed for technical reasons. Sorry for any inconveniences.

3 Ladies and gentlemen, on behalf of the crew I ask that you please direct your attention to the monitors above as we review the emergency procedures. There are six emergency exits on this aircraft. Oxygen masks will drop down from above your seat. Place the mask over your mouth and nose, like this. We ask that you make sure that all carry-on luggage is stowed away safely during the flight. While we wait for take off, please take a moment to review the safety data card in the seat pocket in front of you.

4 A What is your pump?

B: Pump 5.

A: And is that going to be all for you?

B: No, I also have a coffee and a bun.

A: Alright then, petrol and coffee with a bun? Your total is $37.32.

B: Would you like cash back today?

A: No, thank you.

B: Here’s your card and your receipt. Have a nice day.

A: Thank you, you too.

Reflexive pronouns are/can be used:

after certain verbs e.g. burn, cut, wash, make, hurt, etc. when the subject and object of the verb are the same. She burnt herself while cooking.
to describe emotions/states after be, feel, seem. You aren`t yourself today.
after prepositions. They should be proud of themselves!

EMPHATIC pronouns can be used:

to give emphasis to the noun. She herself went shopping and made dinner.
to mean ‘without help’. I refurbished the flat myself.

Ключевые слова: petrol station, bank, railway station, airplane, brave, efficient, intelligent, responsible, friendly, skilful, honest, caring, hardworking, practical, organized, healthy. Возвратные местоимения (Reflexive pronouns).

Речевой материал: petrol station, bank, railway station, airplane, brave, efficient, intelligent, responsible, friendly, skilful, honest, caring, hardworking, practical, organized, healthy. Возвратные местоимения (Reflexive pronouns).

In this lesson

you will learn to listen and talk about public services.
you will learn about and practise to use reflexive and emphatic pronouns.

Основное содержание урока

My name is Peter. I have been working as a police officer for 5 years. We work hard and train harder. We learn to protect ourselves and others. It's hard work, but it's a lot of fun, and you get a great workout in the process. Besides, we get excellent tactical and firearms training, pursuit driving, first aid and all kinds of advanced training in a number of specialty areas.

Hi, my name is Pam! I am a heart surgeon. For me it is very important to understand all of the aspects of the tools used when performing a surgery. Since human life is at risk, I must be alert and on guard at all times. I must be prepared for all types of emergency situations and be able to carry out lifesaving initiatives at any time during an operation.

Тренировочные упражнения

1 Rearrange the letters to form the words.

fntefieic

litetglneni

erlepsisnop

ilulfks

nestoh

racing

2 Underline the correct word.

1 Thomas is an excellent surgeon, as he has a lot of experience and very skilful/careful hands.

2 I think the secretary/cashier at the supermarket made a mistake and gave me more change than she should have.

3 You don`t seem yourself/oneself today.

4 Can I have one of these cookies? – Help yourself/taste yourself.

3 Choose the correct reflexive pronoun.

1 Behave ___________ children, or we’ll leave the zoo immediately.

2 We were very pleased with _____________ when we found the kitten a new home.

4 The Greens renovated their summer house _____________ because it was cheaper than hiring a professional to do it.

5 I made the costumes for the charity Fun Festival _______________.

4 Complete the sentences using the correct reflexive pronoun.

1 Tim and Gerry, if you want more milk, help ____________.

2 He cut __________ with the knife while he was doing the dishes.

3 My brother often talks to _______________.

4 I ___________ have never tried this exotic fruit in spite of the fact that my father buys them every week.

5 Choose the correct answer.

1 Kate told her guests to make _____________ at home.

A ourselves	B themselves	C herself

2 She doesn’t feel ___________ today. Is she alright?

A himself	B herself	C herself

3 The city __________ was beautiful, but its suburbs were horrible.

A the self	B himself	C itself

4 Ann, did you choose a present for me ______________?

A yourself	B itself	C myself

5 He did it all by __________.

A yourself	B itself	C himself

6 Decide in which of the places (A-D) each situation is taking place: post office, library, bank, railway station.

1 A: Can I send the parcel to Madrid, please?

B: Of course. You need to buy a stamp.

2 A: I’d like to take something by Chekhov to read.

B: Ok, do you have a call slip, please?

3 A: Two tickets to the adventure park, please.

B: Single or return?

4 A: I’d like to open an account.

B: Of course. Could you please fill out this form?

7 Distribute the words into the right categories.

Postman

Surgeon

Detective

8 Match the words with the places.

1 town hall	a) alarm

2 fire station	b) reader`s ticket

3 post office	c) government

4 library	d) stamp

Контрольные задания

Вариант 1

1 Make up five character qualities from the letters.

nintletlige

krowingdrah

calitacrp

enttaip

bileponsser

2 Fill in the blanks with the suitable reflexive pronouns.

1. Tom did the housework ___________.

2. The students talked among ______________.

3. The stewardess signed the letter _____________.

4. If you want it to be well done, do it ____________.

5. We looked at ______________.

3 Rachel and Vicky are at Mike and Harriet's party. Complete the conversation. Put in the correct form of the verbs with or without a reflexive pronoun.

Mike: Have you two ________ (meet) before?

Rachel: Yes, we have. Vicky and I are old friends.

Mike: Oh, right. Well, I hope you enjoy _________ (enjoy) tonight.

Rachel: I'm sure we will. I _________ (feel) just in the mood for a party.

Mike: Well, please __________________ (help) to a drink. Are you OK, Vicky?

Vicky: Sorry, I've got this awful feeling that I have to do something very important, and I can't _____________ (remember) what it is.

Rachel: Vicky, you worry (worry) too much. Come on, just __________ ­­­­­­­­­­(relax).

Вариант 2

1 Fill in the blanks with the suitable reflexive pronouns.

1. He went to England ______________.

2. The dog opened the door _____________.

3. Alice started singing to ______________.

4. You and your sister must finish the report _____________.

5. I looked after the baby ____________ for 10 months.

2 Make up five character qualities from the letters.

ientfefici

lilufsk

eathlyh

ziednigaro

nohste

3 Put in the correct pronoun.

1 Don't tell us the answer to the puzzle. We can work it out for______________.

2 The old man is no longer able to look after __________.

3 To be successful in life, you must believe in ___________.

4 I`ve got lots of photos of my children but I haven’t got many of ____________.

5 The light switches ____________ off automatically.