e.g. This paper provides the rationale for developing students ' intercultural competencies.
Ex. 5. Read the following book notes published in The New York Review of Books (January 10 – February 6, 2013). Underline the words related to the word book. Fill in the gaps in the table below.
[Книга] захватывающая, увлекательная | riveting |
смелая, своевременная и ярко написанная | ambitious, timely, and eloquent |
original | |
eye-opening | |
написанная с особым талантом и чувством юмора | written with flair and humor |
deeply researched | |
проницательная/глубокая | full of insight |
резкая, критическая, бескомпромиссная | incisive |
тонкая/ поучительная | perceptive and revealing |
erudite and elegant | |
careful and convincing | |
compellingly written | |
основанная на большом количестве документов | richly / massively documented |
красиво иллюстрированная | |
убедительно написанная | well argued |
стимулирующая к размышлению |
Ex. 6. In pairs, speak about a research book/ paper you have enjoyed. Use the exercise above to fill in the gaps.
A. Have you read the latest book by …..? I’ve heard so much about it.
B. Yes, I have. My advisor lent it for me.
A. What is your opinion of the book?
B. I think this is a ……… book. I think you must read it by all means.
A. What did you like so much about it?
B. Well, it gives the best overview….…
A. Sounds interesting. Tell me more!
B. The author takes particular interest in …
SKILLS
Write an abstract for your bachelor paper and a critical annotation for a book or article recently read. Follow the instructions given in the text above.
UNIT 3
Writing a Summary
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