Listen and repeat the words paying attention to the sounds.

head – headache honour – honourable fight – fought

haughty – haughtily horror – horror film right – right-handed

healthy – healthcare horse – horsehair sigh – sigh heavily

heart – kind-hearted hour – hourglass sight – sightseeing

helmet – helmsman how – however who – whoever

high – highlands hurt – hurtful whole – whole food

hockey – hockey stick hyper – hypercritical whoop - whoopee

Activity 2. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.

 

He wished Helen happy holidays.

He has heard horrible news.

It was he who stayed home on the holiday to help her.

His heart was heavy, when he heard the news.

He can’t stand dishonesty.

Honesty is his best policy.

He hit his hand with a heavy hammer.

He behaved honorably.

Harry and Helen have their honeymoon.

We hope for their hospitality.

Hunters were hunting near high hills.

Hitchhike means to travel by asking people to take you in their car.

Hither is an old word for «here».

His house was among the hills.

Helen and her husband had a holiday in Hawaii.

 

Activity 3. Read the similes. Which one do you like most of all? And why?

 

Activity 4. Read the words in bold type, explain the reading rules of the

letter “H”. Read the rhymes according to the reading rules.

The happy mice stay in their holes,

And hide themselves by day,

But when the house is still at night,

The happy mice come out to play.

But if it happens to hear a cat,

Their happiness at once is done,

They hurry to hide themselves

As fast as they can run.

 

- How do you do, Hatty?

- How do you do?

- I hope you are well, Hatty!

- I hope, you are too.

Activity 5. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.

Can you find Russian versions for them?

Activity 6. Read and choose the correct word for each space.

1. An important part of the human body is … . home

2. English politicians say: “ … is the best policy”. headlines

3. She complained of a really bad … . ghosts, Halloween

4. Are you a party animal or a … bird? headache

5. Have you ever tried …? honesty

6. Children dress up as witches and … during … . heart

7. Articles have … . haggis

8. The synonym of ‘transport’ is … . vehicle

[dʒ]

²Activity 1. Listen and repeat the words paying attention to the

Sounds.

· jar – jade – jail – jam – jacket – jaunt – jaw – jazz – January – jargon

· job – jog – jot – joke – joint – joy – joyful – jolly – jockey – journey

· jet – jeep – jeans – jelly – jealous – jeer – jerk – jest – jewelry – jettison

· jug – jump – just – judge – judo – juggle – juice – June – July – Jupiter

· enjoy – rejoice – major – majority – majesty – majestic – reject – rejoin

Activity 2. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.

MY JOY

My joy is made up of little joys

Of the people I meet and chance to enjoy.

They help me forget my sorrows and grieves,

The failures and blows I often receive.

How pleasant it is to rejoice with all,

To hear joy's blissful voice and call,

To share one's happiness, luck and success

Relieving the tension of hardships and stress!

Jane Kislovskaya

Activity 4. Read the proverbs according to the reading rules.

Can you find Russian versions for them?

Activity 5. A. Read the information about Jack and complete the phrases.

1. I like orange … .

2. My mood is always … .

3. I was born in … .

4. I can’t stand … food.

5. My motto is “Don’t … a book by its cover.”

6. I wear … .

7. I listen to … .

8. I want to be … .

9. I am fond of … .

10. I like to tell … .

B. Make changes speaking about yourself using the words in the box.

jokes junk joyful jackets journalist judge juice July judo jazz

[n]

· know-knew-known-knowledge-knot-knock-knob

· knee-kneel-knight-knit-knife

· knave-knavery-knack-knead

²Activity 1. Listen and repeat the words paying attention to the

Sounds.

A.knack – knackered knock – knockdown knick – knick-knack

kneel – knelt knot – knotted knob – knobby

knife – knife-edge know – knowledge knuckle – knucklehead

knight – knighthood known – well known knit – knitwear

B.

knee – on your knees – bring somebody to the knees – kneel down – kneecap – knee-length – go down on the knees and beg

knit – knit a sweater for a dad – knit the eyebrows – a knitting machine – knitting needle

know (knew, known) – Mr. Know-All – knowledge – knowledgeable – to become known – to the best of my knowledge – know your own mind – know from my experience – know for sure – as we know

knock – a loud knock at the door – the occasional knock – hard knocks – knock-kneed

Activity 2. Read the words in bold type, explain the reading rules of the

letters “kn”. Read the rhyme according to the reading rules.

There is falsehood in his look

I must and will deny:

The knights know their Master is a knave

And I’m sure they don’t lie.

Activity 3. Read the sentences. Mind the reading rules.