Стр.130-131 Across the curriculum ГДЗ Комарова Ларионова 6 класс

1. Match the words with the pictures. Are the words similar in your language?

   tea, piano, zebra, pyjamas, chocolate, algebra

2. Read the text and answer the questions.

   1. Where does the word English come from?
   2. Which two words come from Old English?
   3. Where does the English word beef come from?
   4. What language does the word chocolate come from?
   5. What word comes from Hindi?
   6. Where does the word algebra come from?

3. Read the text again and look at these words. Do you think their origin is Latin or Greek? Copy the table and write each word in the correct column.

   abacus, astrology, agoraphobia, museum, aquarium, claustrophobia, mythology, cactus

   Latin words	Translation	Greek words	Translation

4. Are the words in exercise 3 similar in your language? Write the translations.

5. Match the words with the pictures.

   karaoke, bonsai, patio, sushi, aspirin, biscuit, ballet, vandal, hamburger, ambulance, guitar, siesta

6. Which languages do the words come from? Copy the table and write each word in the correct column.

   Spanish	French	Japanese	German

Project

Do a project about the origin of words. Find words in your language that have their origin in English.

Plan

Write down all the words you can think of in your language that have their origin in English.

Here are a few clues to help you:

• food
• computers & technology
• sport
• transport
• music & film

Ask your friends and family to help.

Research

Look for information in books or on the Internet.

Prepare

Make a poster of English words that are used in your language and illustrate your poster.

Present your material

Show your completed poster to your classmates and teacher.