Study the text, and find sentences with the Gerund. Translate them into Ukrainian.

7. Translate the following sentences into Ukrainian:

1. It is no use renewing this center.

2. It is worth adapting new planning methods to this city.

3. This city center needs restructuring.

4. Everybody understands the reason for establishing multifunctionality.

5. They are engaged in creating conditions for controlled light.

6. The architect is busy listing buildings which need renewing.

7. Town authority doesn’t mind changing the city center.

8. We enjoyed our city center’s having been reconstructed.

9. We don’t know the reason of architect’s changing mind.

10. After having combined different urban functions, they succeeded in building a new center.

V. Talking Assignments

Divide the text into logical parts.

2. Express the main idea of each part. Use the following phrases:

– The first (second, third …) part of the text is about …

– It describes (considers, deals with, informs) …

– The author stresses (points out) that …

3. Ask your friend questions in English about their content. Summarize his/her answer:

– Що включає планування міста?

– Якими міста були раніше? Які вони зараз?

– Скільки функцій повинен виконувати багатофункціональний центр?

– З якими проблемами стикаються планувальники?

– Які нові технології допомагають планувати міста?

– Які переваги контрольованого освітлення та вентиляції?

– Які переваги вертикального перевезення?

Explain the difference between the terms “multifunctional center” and “unifunctional center”, “productive surface” and “land surface”.

Pair-work. Role-play. You are a professor. You are examining one of your students. Ask him questions concerning Modern Urban Planning.

6. Summarize your students’ point of view. Do you agree with them? Give your reasons:

– To start with … ;

– If I am not mistaken … ;

– Frankly speaking … ;

– To tell the truth … ;

– Actually … ;

– I suppose.

Give a short summary of the text.

VI. Listening Comprehension

1. Translate the following words and word-combinations into Ukrainian:

arbitrary; overlapping functions; seat of institution; resort town; dawn; temple; trade; raw materials; supply of labour; historical continuum; recuperation.

2. Mask the text “Types of Modern Cities” and listen to it attentively:

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Render the text in Ukrainian.	\|	Text B. Types of Modern Cities

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