02 - (8-14)

8 Eighth lesson
At a party
1 - Who’s that pretty girl in the blue dress?
2 - Her name’s Karen.
3 She’s an artist.
4 She lives in a flat in Hampstead.
5 - And who’s the guy next to her?
6 - That’s her husband.
7 His name’s Lenny.
Exercise 1 - Translate
Who’s the guy next to him?
She lives in a flat in Hampstead.
That’s her husband.
He’s a teacher.
Anna’s the girl in the blue dress.
His house is pretty.

9 Ninth lesson
How old are you?
1 - Tell me, how old are you?
2 - That’s a very personal question.
3 But OK, I’m thirty-two.
4 I’m divorced with two sons and a daughter.
5 - And how old are they?
6 - The boys are ten and eight, and the girl’s twelve.
7- Oh dear, I’m too young for you!
Exercise 1 - Translate
Tell me, how old are you?
OK, I’m divorced with two daughters.
You’re too young for me!
Her computer is very old.
That’s a personal question.

10 Tenth lesson
Two holidays
(On the phone)
1 - How’s the weather up there in Durham?
2 - Terrible! It’s cold, cloudy and wet.
3 It’s always rainy here in March.
4 What’s it like down in Cornwall?
5 - Great. It’s hot and sunny.
6 We’re really lucky.
Exercise 1 - Translate
How’s the weather up there?
OK. What’s it like down in Durham?
It’s cold, cloudy and rainy.
He’s always on the phone.
Cornwall’s great in April.

11 Eleventh lesson
Two holidays (continued)
(On the phone)
1 - I’m jealous! How’s your holiday?
2 - Fantastic! Our hotel’s right in the centre of the town.
3 It’s small, but it’s clean and comfortable.
4 The children aren’t too happy.
5 Their room’s tiny.
6 But the view is super.
7 They’re right opposite a night club!
Exercise 1 - Translate
Our room’s huge.
But their room’s tiny.
Our hotel’s very comfortable.
We’re right in the centre of the town.
The weather’s great! - I’m jealous.

12 Twelfth lesson
A historical city
1 Durham is a historical city in the north-east of England.
2 There is an eleventh century Norman cathedral
3 and there is also a majestic castle.
4 There are three old stone bridges across the river
5 and there is a very famous university.
Exercise 1 - Translate
There’s a famous university in Durham.
It’s in the south- west of England.
There are three stone bridges.
The castle is majestic.
There’s a great view of the cathedral

13 Thirteenth lesson
Questions about Durham
1 - Is there a river in Durham?
2 - Yes, there is. It’s called the River Wear.
3 - Are there any museums?
4 - Yes, there are. At least ten.
5 - Is there an airport?
6 - No, there isn’t.
7 But there is a railway station.
Exercise 1 - Translate
Call me this afternoon, Bob.
Are there any night clubs in Durham?
Is there a bus station?
No, there isn’t.
But there is an airport.

14 Fourteenth lesson
Revision and notes
1 - Who’s the pretty girl next to Lenny? (8)
2 - That’s Karen. She’s an artist. (8)
3 - She’s thirty-two. She has two daughters. (9)
4 She and her husband live in Durham. It’s always rainy up there. (8)(10)
5 - Is there a university in Durham? (13)
6 - Yes, there is. And there are at least ten museums.
7 - Ah, but are there any night clubs? (13)