Move the words in the boxes to create grammatical sentences.
A clock will show you how much time you have to complete this task.
1.STUDENT: You seem much calmer these days. What's changed?
FRIEND:
Honestly,
as i used to.
feel
months,
stress
already
twice
working
management
i
been
as
and
on
for
i've
relaxed
2.COLLEAGUE: Did the HR department finally deal with that dispute?
YOU:
Yep,
than before.
atmosphere
far
resolved,
the
been
tense
has
and
is
issue
less
the
3.PARENT: Why are the children behaving so well today?
TEACHER:
Well,
.
being
disagreements
arguing
instead
encouraged
to
of
peacefully
they
solve
are
4.MANAGER: The customer looked furious.
EMPLOYEE:
Is there
?
comes
point
offended
every
way
being
your
in
that
by
any
complaint
5.COLLEAGUE: What's it like working under Mr. Carter?
YOU:
as some managers think.
boss
interrupted
nearly
by
not
as
be
constantly
is
motivating
to
your
6.STUDENT: I've been feeling overwhelmed lately.
FRIEND:
Why don't you
worse?
assessed
before
situation
by
your
have
gets
a
it
counselor
7.STUDENT: How are you coping with studying abroad?
FRIEND:
can be
stressful as failing an exam.
times
barrier
of
misunderstood
language
five
be
as
to
because
a
8.STUDENT: You look exhausted.
FRIEND:
and
with local students does not help.
being
months,
in
for
to
compared
i've
been
struggling
fit
constantly
9.PSYCHOLOGIST: Why do some people react so differently to pressure?
STUDENT:
as they appear.
emotional
always
that
are
as
resilient
people
i've
been
told
highly
not
10.FRIEND: Jake lost his temper again, didn't he?
YOU:
yeah, and after
whenever things do not go his way.
handle
off
times,
still
warned
having
many
the
he
flies
been
so
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2. Write an Email
You will read some information and use it to write an email.
You will have 7 minutes to write the email.
Read the Task: 1:00
You have found an advertisement on the personal website of a private psychologist who offers
family counselling and relationship counselling services. The advert says that she works with couples
who are experiencing communication problems, repeated arguments, emotional distance, or difficulties rebuilding trust.
You are interested in booking a consultation because you and your spouse have been having serious disagreements.
However, your spouse is currently unwilling to undergo counselling, and you are not sure whether it is possible
to begin with an individual consultation first.
You decide to write to the psychologist to ask for more information.
Write an email to the psychologist. In your email, do the following:
Explain that you are interested in her family counselling service.
Briefly describe the problem: you and your spouse have frequent arguments and difficulty communicating calmly.
Mention that your spouse is not willing to attend counselling at the moment.
Ask whether it is possible to start with an individual consultation before couple counselling.
Ask about the fee, session length, confidentiality, and available appointment times.
Write as much as you can in complete sentences.
Your email should be polite, clear, and respectful.
relationship counselling — психологическое консультирование по вопросам отношений
couple counselling — консультирование пары
a private psychologist — частный психолог
to book a consultation — записаться на консультацию
to attend counselling — посещать психологические консультации
to undergo counselling — проходить психологическое консультирование
to start with an individual consultation — начать с индивидуальной консультации
frequent arguments — частые ссоры
communication problems — проблемы в общении
emotional distance — эмоциональная отстранённость
mutual understanding — взаимопонимание
to rebuild trust — восстановить доверие
to resolve conflicts — разрешать конфликты
to discuss sensitive issues — обсуждать деликатные вопросы
to be reluctant to do something — неохотно соглашаться что-либо делать
to be unwilling to do something — не желать что-либо делать
confidentiality — конфиденциальность
session length — продолжительность сеанса
available appointment times — доступное время для записи
Beginning of the email
I am writing to inquire about your family counselling services.
Я пишу, чтобы узнать о ваших услугах семейного консультирования.
I recently came across your website and became interested in your relationship counselling service.
Я недавно нашёл/нашла ваш сайт и заинтересовался/заинтересовалась вашей услугой консультирования по вопросам отношений.
I would like to ask for more information about booking a consultation.
Я хотел(а) бы узнать подробнее о записи на консультацию.
Useful grammar patterns
1. I wonder + indirect question — я хотел(а) бы узнать...
I wonder whether it would be possible to start with an individual consultation.
Я хотел(а) бы узнать, можно ли начать с индивидуальной консультации.
I wonder if my spouse would need to attend the first session.
Я хотел(а) бы узнать, нужно ли моему супругу / моей супруге присутствовать на первой консультации.
2. to be unwilling / reluctant to do something — не желать / неохотно соглашаться что-либо делать
My spouse is currently unwilling to attend counselling.
Мой супруг / моя супруга сейчас не готов(а) посещать консультации.
My spouse seems reluctant to discuss our problems with a psychologist.
Мой супруг / моя супруга, кажется, неохотно соглашается обсуждать наши проблемы с психологом.
3. Would it be possible to...? — было бы возможно...?
Would it be possible to have one individual session before couple counselling begins?
Можно ли провести одну индивидуальную консультацию до начала парной терапии?
Would it be possible to arrange an online consultation?
Можно ли организовать онлайн-консультацию?
4. in case + Present Simple — на случай, если...
Could you please let me know what I should do in case my spouse refuses to attend?
Не могли бы вы сообщить мне, что делать, если мой супруг / моя супруга откажется прийти?
I would like to know whether I can still receive guidance in case my spouse does not agree to counselling.
Я хотел(а) бы узнать, могу ли я всё равно получить рекомендации, если мой супруг / моя супруга не согласится на консультации.
5. to have difficulty / trouble doing something — испытывать трудности с чем-либо
We have difficulty discussing problems calmly.
Нам трудно спокойно обсуждать проблемы.
We often have trouble resolving conflicts without arguing.
Нам часто трудно разрешать конфликты без ссор.
6. It would be helpful if... — было бы полезно, если бы...
It would be helpful if you could explain how the first consultation is usually organized.
Было бы полезно, если бы вы объяснили, как обычно проходит первая консультация.
It would be helpful if you could provide information about your fees and available times.
Было бы полезно, если бы вы предоставили информацию о стоимости и доступном времени.
Transition / linking phrases
At the moment, — на данный момент
In particular, — в частности
In addition, — кроме того
For this reason, — по этой причине
Given the situation, — учитывая ситуацию
Before making an appointment, — перед тем как записаться на приём
Polite closing phrases
I would be grateful if you could advise me on the best way to proceed.
Я был(а) бы благодарен/благодарна, если бы вы посоветовали, как лучше действовать дальше.
Thank you in advance for your time and guidance.
Заранее благодарю вас за ваше время и рекомендации.
I look forward to your response.
С нетерпением жду вашего ответа.
Yours faithfully,
С уважением,
Writing for an Academic Discussion
2. Independent writing
Reading time -2 minutes, writing time-8 minutes
Step1. Read the text
In this week's unit on the history and ethics of science, we are examining the legacy of discredited theories like phrenology and comparing them to emerging technologies.
Discussion Question: Are there meaningful parallels between historical pseudosciences like phrenology and modern data-driven profiling techniques, such as facial recognition or neuromarketing?
Consider whether today's technologies might repeat similar ethical or scientific mistakes, or if they are fundamentally different in purpose and reliability.
Following the lecture, two students posted their views in an online discussion forum:
Student 1: Max
I think there are clear parallels. Both phrenology and modern profiling try to judge people by physical traits. Phrenology was used to support bias, and facial recognition has shown similar issues, especially with misidentifying minorities. Neuromarketing, too, can manipulate consumers without consent. Just because a method uses data doesn’t mean it’s free from prejudice.
Student 2: Emma
I disagree. Phrenology was unscientific and biased from the start. Modern methods are based on research and often used for good—like security or locating missing persons. Yes, problems exist, but developers are working on them. Comparing them to phrenology is unfair and may even stop progress in useful areas.
Writing Question:
Write a response (about 120 words) stating your opinion on the issue. Be sure to: