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I usually have four meals a day: breakfast, lunch, dinner and supper.
a). I like healthy food and enjoy eating fresh salads, fruit and vegetables, low fat dairy products.
b). I adore pizza, spaghetti, casserole (запеканка) and pasta.
c). Frankly speaking, I have a sweet tooth, that’s why I adore desserts, especially apple muffins
and banana cheesecake. They are my favourites.
a). As a rule, I have something substantial for lunch, for example, a bowl of soup for my main
course or mashed potatoes or fried vegetables for the second. For dessert I usually have an apple
muffin or a piece of banana cheesecake.
b). As a rule, I have mixed greens for my starter and some cabbage, pea or potato soup for the
main course. You know, I have a sweet tooth, so I usually have something sweet for dessert, for
example, an apple muffin or a piece of banana cheesecake.
Of course, I prefer eating homemade food because it’s healthier than junk food. My mother
usually buys natural high-quality products, low-fat dairy food, a lot of fresh vegetables and fruit.
The dishes she cooks are not only tasty but also useful. As for fast-food, it’s full of chemical
additives and is harmful to people’s health.
5. Would you like to take part in a TV cookery show, for example, cooking your favourite
dish in a TV studio? Why?
a). As for me, I wouldn’t like to take part in TV shows because I’m too shy to become a public
person. Moreover, I’m bad at cooking.
b). Of course, I’d like to participate in a TV show. On the one hand, I’m good at cooking, know a
lot of recipes and can share them with people. On the other hand, I enjoy being in public eyes.
1). I’d recommend that he or she should eat healthy food such as natural high-quality products,
low-fat dairy food, a lot of fresh vegetables and fruit. Also, it would be a good idea to give up
snacking and keep to a balanced diet.
As a rule, I listen to pop, rap, hip hop, jazz, rock and classical music. Sometimes I listen to
electro or country music. The choice of music depends on my mood.
I’d like to play the guitar because this musical instrument sounds very beautiful.
Most pupils of our school attend Drama, Art and music clubs.
The students of our school participate in many concerts, performances and other school events
during the school year. Every month we take part in some event. The most exciting one is the
New Year celebration.
5. What would you prefer: going to the theatre or watching a film at home? Why?
Of course, I’d prefer staying at home because it’s more convenient for me. I can stop the film at
any place and do something else, after that I can go on watching the film. And, frankly speaking,
I hate the chewing atmosphere of a cinema.
6. What advice would you give to your friends who want to make their free time more
interesting?
I’d recommend that they should find people with similar interests and spend time together.
3 School 1
- As a rule, I have six lessons a day, but on Saturdays I have only four lessons.
- The most difficult subject for me is Maths because I don’t like to make calculations.
- My favourite day of the week is Sunday because it’s a day off and I don’t have to wake up
early.
- There is a gym, a swimming pool, a big stadium, a football pitch and a modern tennis court.
Moreover, our school has a lot of equipment such as horizontal bars, weight lifting materials,
hockey sticks and helmets, ski and skate boots, ski poles and skates.
5. Do you think school uniform is necessary or not? Why do you think so?
- I think school uniform is absolutely essential because it makes students look smart and equal.
6. What would you recommend that your friend do to improve his English?
- I would recommend that he should read a lot of English books, watch English films, learn
words and fixed expressions and, of course, chat with native speakers as much as possible.
b). – I almost never (rarely) go to the cinema because I am always very busy and don’t have time
for entertainment.
- I adore comedies because they make me laugh a lot. Moreover, I don’t mind watching
adventure and action films.
Many people don’t like the chewing atmosphere of the cinema so they prefer staying at home
and watching films there. Moreover, watching films at home is free of charge.
- I prefer watching TV, hanging out with my friends or just reading an interesting book during
my leisure time. I also enjoy surfing the Net.
- While watching English films students can improve their listening and pronunciation skills and
expand their vocabulary as they get to know a lot of new words, fixed expressions and idioms.
6. What film would you recommend that your friend see and why?
- I would recommend that my friend should see the comedy “Home alone” because it is easy to
watch and makes people laugh a lot. Moreover, the film has a wonderful plot and awesome
special effects.
5. Reading Habits 1
2. Who is your favourite writer?
- I rarely go to the library because I usually download books from the Internet. For me it’s much
more convenient.
- I almost never go to the library because I have a lot of books at home. Moreover, I often
download books from the Internet. It helps me to have hundreds of books on one device.
- Frankly speaking, I never borrow books from the library. As a rule, I buy and download books
from the Internet. To my mind, it’s much more convenient.
4. Why do you think teenagers are reading less and less now?
- To my mind, modern teens read less nowadays because there are a lot of types of entertainment
which are much more exciting than reading. They prefer browsing the net or playing computer
games to reading books.
5. How can reading English books help students to improve their English?
- While reading students expand their vocabulary by learning a lot of new words, fixed
expressions and idioms. They also practice their grammar skills.
6. What book would you recommend to your friend who wants to read something for
pleasure ? Why?
- I would recommend that my friend read one of the books about Harry Potter because on the
one hand, these books have exciting plots and are easy and interesting to read. On the other hand,
they are very useful for children and teens as tell them about friendship and real values in life.
- I’d recommend books about Sherlock Holmes by Agatha Christie. They are easy to read and
understand. Moreover, their plots are exciting.
6. Shopping
- Because they save a lot of time as there people can buy a lot of things in one place.
- Some people don’t like to go shopping because they feel uncomfortable in crowded places.
Moreover, shopping is very time consuming.
6. What time would you recommend that busy people should go shopping?
- I’d recommend that they should go to the shop early in the morning when shopping centres are
less crowded or on weekends because they can shop without hurrying.
7. Free Time
- I don’t have any free time on weekdays because I am always very busy.
2. How do you and your friends usually spend your free time?
-In summer we usually go swimming, play football or go for a walk. In winter we often go
snowboarding, skating or skiing. Tastes differ, of course, but all of us enjoy surfing the net or
hanging out.
- I play football for our school team and sing in our school choir.
5. Do you think everyone should find time for doing sport? Why?
- I’m sure people must find time for sports because regular exercise is a wonderful way to be
healthy and fit. Moreover, taking part in sport events help people to develop their teamwork and
leadership skills and to boost their self-esteem.
- First, I would learn to play the guitar. It’s my dream. Moreover, I would go travelling with my
family and discover new places.
8. School Holidays 1
1. What is your favourite season?
- My favourite season is winter because, on the one hand, I adore winter sports. On the other
hand, winter is the most beautiful season for me.
- I enjoy snowboarding with my friends. Moreover, we like skiing, skating, tobogganing, playing
snowballs and making snowmen.
5. What type of transport do you find the most convenient and why?
In my opinion, the plane is the most convenient, the fastest and the safest means or transport.
6. What place in your country would you recommend that your foreign friend visit and
why?
- I would recommend that my foreign friends should visit Lake Baikal because it is one of the
most beautiful places in our country and the most amazing lake in the world.
9. Ecological problems
- I’d prefer to live in a big city because it gives people a lot of opportunities for education,
entertainment and cultural development.
- Living in the country is peaceful and quite, the air is clean and the people are friendly.
3. What is the main ecological problem in the place where you live?
- Yes, we are aware of environmental problems because we want to live in the clean world and
breathe fresh clean air. We also want our future children to be healthy and happy.
6. What would you recommend to a person who wants to improve an ecological situation in
his/her home town?
- I would recommend that he or she should walk as much as possible instead of using cars and
shouldn’t throw litter in the streets.
10. School 2
School Events
- I usually have six or seven lessons a day but on Saturdays I have only four classes.
- There is a gym, a swimming pool, a big stadium, a football pitch and a modern tennis court.
Moreover, our school has a lot of equipment such as horizontal bars, weight lifting materials,
hockey sticks and helmets, ski and skate boots, ski poles and skates.
4. What school events like concerts or performances do you usually have during the school
year?
- We always have a special event on the 1st of September, a concert for our teachers in October, a
New Year’s party in December and a wonderful party for the school leavers in June.
- I like taking part in the school performances because I am good at singing, dancing and reciting
poems. And, frankly speaking, I adore being in public eyes.
-I don’t like participating in school events because, on the one hand, they distract me from
studying. On the other hand, I don’t like being in public eyes.
6. What event would you recommend organizing in your school and why?
- I would recommend that our school should organize a charity concert to help homeless people
and stray animals.
11. Sports 1
1. How many lessons of PE do you have a week?
- There is a gym, a swimming pool, a big stadium, a football pitch and a modern tennis court.
Moreover, our school has a lot of equipment such as horizontal bars, weight lifting materials,
hockey sticks and helmets, ski and skate boots, ski poles and skates.
- I go to the swimming pool twice a week and go running at the stadium every day.
4. What winter sports are popular with you and your friends?
- My friends and I adore snowboarding and skiing. Moreover, we enjoy skiing, skating,
tobogganing, playing snowballs and making snowmen.
- I wouldn’t like to practice risky sports because they are very dangerous.
6. What would you recommend that a teenager who wants to be healthy and fit ?
- I would recommend that he or she do regular exercise and eat natural products.
- As I live not far from the school where I study, it usually takes me 15 minutes to get there on
foot.
4. What is your favourite part of the day: morning, afternoon or evening? Why do you like
it?
- My favourite part of the day is evening because only in the evening I have can relax after the
hard working day.
5. What do you do to help your parents about the house?
- I tidy my room, do the washing up and throw away the rubbish. Moreover, sometimes I water
the flowers and help my mom with cooking.
6. What would you recommend that a teenagers who are often late for school ?
- I would recommend that he or she should get up early and do morning exercises. What is more,
going to bed earlier is a good idea too.
- I use it for many different things: I call my relatives and friends, text messages, play games,
and surf the net.
4. How do you feel when you forget your mobile phone at home?
- I sometimes feel uncomfortable because I’m used to having this device in my pocket.
Moreover, without a cell phone I am afraid to miss an important call.
5. Do you think it is right that mobile phones are not allowed in some schools?
- I think it’s definitely right because mobile phones distract pupils from studying.
6. In what places would you recommend that people switch off or turn down their phones?
- I think people should turn off or down their mobiles in all public places.
6. What would you recommend to a person who spends too much time on the internet?
- I would recommend that he or she should take a10- minute break every two hours and do
special exercises for eyes and back.
- My favourite subject is English.
- We do different exercises, listen to people talking English and write projects. Sometimes we
sing songs or even watch films.
- I find it difficult because there are more exceptions than rules in English and you have to look up words
in the dictionary to check up their pronunciation because you can’t rely on rules.
-I do not find English complicated because, on the one hand, its grammar is easy. On the other hand, there are
many resources which help us study the language such as TV shows, movies, music, podcasts, books and
- I’d like to learn Chinese because China is rising and Chinese is quickly becoming the language
of the future. I am sure it can be useful for my future job.
- I’d recommend that he or she should study hard and practice the language as much as possible.
The most useful way, in my opinion, is watching English films. While doing it students can
improve their listening and pronunciation skills and expand their vocabulary as they get to know
a lot of new words, fixed expressions and idioms.
16. TV programmes 1
- I adore hanging out with my friends and doing different activities together. I also like reading
and playing the guitar.
- I go to the cinema twice a month. Unfortunately, I go to the theatre very rarely: one or two
times a year.
- My granny is fond of soap operas, my parents prefer talk shows and documentaries. And
everybody enjoys watching the evening news.
- I prefer the Internet because it’s more convenient as I don’t depend on the TV timetable and I
can watch what I want at any time.
- I’d recommend that my friend should watch the programme Who wants to be a
millionaire because he can learn a lot of interesting facts.
1. How long have you been living in your city, town or village?
- I have been living is U-U for eight years , since I was born.
4. What season is the best for visiting your town, city or village and why?
- Summer is the best time for visiting my town because it’s especially beautiful at this time with
a lot of plants and flowers everywhere.
5. What is your favourite place in your city, town or village? Why do you like it?
- My favourite place is the central square of the town called Soviet Square because , on the one
hand, it’s beautiful, and on the other hand, there are a lot of street cafes to eat and benches to
relax.
- I would recommend visiting The Opera and Ballet Theatre because it’s one of the most
beautiful architectural monuments in our town.
- The pupils of our school can learn English, German, French and Latin.
- Nowadays foreign languages are popular because they give people more opportunities to get a
good and well-paid job. Moreover, the knowledge of foreign languages helps people to
communicate while travelling abroad.
4. What is the most effective way to learn a foreign language in your opinion?
- The most effective way to learn a foreign language is to go to a native speaking country and
practice the language there.
5. Do you think English will be useful for you in the future? In what way?
6. What languages would you recommend to your English speaking friend to learn? Why?
- I would recommend that he or she should learn Chinese because it is very popular today.
19. Daily Routines 2
- I usually go to bed at about 12 o’clock at night because I always have a lot of homework to do.
- It usually takes me 5 or 6 hours to do my homework because our teachers always give us a lot
of home assignment to do.
- I go to the swimming –pool twice a week and every day I go to the stadium to run. Moreover,
every winter I go snowboarding and ever summer I go swimming.
- I tidy my room and do the washing-up. Sometimes I go shopping and water the homeplants.
- I go for a walk, read books, watch TV, play the guitar, browse the Internet and hang out with
my friends.
- I would like to get up later and have more free time to relax.
20. School 3
- It is blue. Boys wear trousers, a waistcoat and a light shirt, girls wear a skirt, a waistcoat and a
light blouse.
21. Sports 2
I do sport every day. First, every day I do my morning exercises and go jogging at the stadium.
Moreover, twice a week I go to the swimming. When the weather is fine, I ride a bike in the
park.
- The most popular sport among teens of my region is skiing. According to the statistics, 70 per
cent of young people of Buryatya go in for it.
4. What sports facilities are available in the place where you live?
- There is a modern gym with a swimming pool in my neighbourhood. Moreover, there is a big
stadium, a football pitch and a modern tennis court.
- Because keeping fit is a key to success. It helps us be healthy, strong and achieve our life goals.
- I’d recommend that he or she should keep to a balanced diet of natural products and do sports.
22. Computers
1. How old were you when you started using the computer?
When I was five I first started playing computer games but I didn’t have the Internet
installed until I was 9 years old.
I use my computer for surfing websites, watching films, playing computer games, getting
e-mails and of, course, for chatting with my friends. I also use it as a media centre to
store my vast library of books, photos, music and other stuff.
My family members use the computer for different purposes. My mother is a teacher and
she uses the computer while preparing for her lessons. My father is an engineer. He uses
the computer for his projects. My grandparents play computer games, listen to music and
chat with their old friends via the social networks Odnoklassniki and Facebook.
A lot of jobs need good computer skills. They are architects, designers, engineers,
information managers, system analysts, mathematicians, accountants, bank tellers,
secretaries, photographers, X-ray technicians, mechanics, electricians and others.
Nowadays it’s much easier for people to communicate, to pay bills, to plan a vacation,
count, write, listen to music, learn and work. We use computers in schools, offices,
airplanes, trains, at home- everywhere.
23 Reading 2
My favourite writer is Agatha Christie. I like her stories about Sherlock Holmes because
they are easy to read and have interesting plots.
We read books by Russian and foreign writers, write essays, discuss different topics and
recite poems. Sometimes we watch educational films.
Besides reading, I enjoy surfing the Net, playing computer games, hanging out or
listening to music.
6. What books do you prefer: printed books or e-books? Why?
-I prefer reading electronic books because they are more convenient as I can download
hundreds of books in one tiny device.
-Of course, I prefer electronic books for some reasons. Firstly, digital books are more
environmentally friendly than printed books, Secondly, electronic books are more
portable. Thirdly, they are cheaper than printed books. Moreover, they have built-in
dictionaries and can be read in the darkness. And the most important thing is that I can
download hundreds of books in one tiny device.
24 Fashion
- Personally, I wear clothes of all colours, The choice depends on the season. In winter
and autumn I prefer wearing darker colours while in spring and summer bright colours ar
my favourites. Frankly speaking, I get more compliments wlile wearing pink a red
clothes.
-I prefer wearing clothes in calming colours. Dark and trendy bright colours don’t attract
me.
-I prefer casual clothes: jeans, t-shirts, sweaters or sportswear. They are comfortable and
I can wear them anywhere , except school and formal events.
- The choice of clothes depends seasons, places and events. When I go to school, I put
on my school uniform. If I have to attend a formal event and look elegant, I wear skirts,
dresses and high-heeled shoes. At home I am dressed in a comfortable dressing gown and
slippers. In winter I wear coats, boots, warm hats, scarves and gloves. In summer
I usually wear skirts, dresses, shorts, short-sleeved blouses and t- shirts, sandals, sun-hats
and sunglasses.
-I go shopping very rarely- approximately 3 of 4 times a year. I’m always very busy, you
know. As for my basics, I buy them on-line. My parents put some money in my bank
account every month. I like on-line shopping because I can buy clothes and other stuff for
cheap.
- I can’t spend money wisely so I never go shopping alone. I go there with my aunt
because she always gives me a free hand in choosing my clothes,
-Yes, I have to wear a school uniform because the school regulations in my school are
very strict. My school uniform consists of a dark green, a checked vest and a white long-
sleeved blouse.
-Yes, it attracts me greatly because I’ve always been interested in fashion and I know
current fashion trends. Moreover, I’m highly creative and have excellent drawing and
sewing skills. I’m sure It’s very interesting to make people’s clothes. Good designers can
make people happy.
My favourite animals are dogs and cats. I love them because they bring a great joy in the
family. They are also great stress-relievers. I have a dog and a cat at home. I adore my
pets.
- The most popular pets in Russia are cats and dogs. People who live in flats prefer cats
because it is easier to take care of a cat than to look after a dog. Those who keep dogs
need to walk them at least 2 times a day. Most people can’t do it so they keep
hamsters, rabbits, goldfish, birds, white rats and mice because these animals are quite
easy to look after.
- To my mind, it’s a bad idea to keep exotic animals as pets, because, on the one hand,
it can be dangerous for people. On the other hand, it’s cruel to animals, as exotic
animals should live in their natural habitat.
- Because watching the animals is just entertainment for them. Unfortunately their
parents didn’t tell them that it’s very cruel to keep animals in captivity and that
animals should live in their natural habitat.
In fact, the profession of a vet is very important because vets save lives of our pets.
Unfortunately, it doesn’t attract me because I want to be a teacher.