by Anna Caruk

Warm up!
Answer the following questions.

1. If you could create a new weekend tradition, what would it be?

2. What's the most adventurous thing you've ever tried on a weekend?
3. If you had the power to extend weekends to four days, what do you think would
happen to society?
4. Do you think weekends will look different in the future compared to now? How?
5. If weekends had themes, what would you choose for this weekend?
6. If you were to build a time machine for weekends, which historical period would
you like to experience and why?

Ex.1
A usual or unusual weekend? Why? What makes weekends unusual?

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 Ex.2
Read the text. Did the person have a good or a bad weekend? Why?

As the sun sets on this Sunday evening, I find myself reflecting on the whirlwind of
joy that was this weekend. From the spontaneous road trip to the quaint countryside
to the impromptu picnic under the sprawling oak tree, every moment felt like a page
ripped straight from a storybook. Laughter echoed through the air, mingling with the
sweet aroma of freshly baked bread from the local bakery we stumbled upon.
The warmth of the sun on my skin and the gentle breeze whispering secrets through
the leaves created a tranquil sanctuary, a respite from the chaos of the world.
Conversations flowed effortlessly, and the bond with my friends grew stronger with
every shared joke and heartfelt revelation. Evenings were adorned with vibrant hues
as the sun dipped below the horizon, painting the sky in a breathtaking tapestry of
colors.
But perhaps the highlight was the starlit bonfire on the lake's edge, where we traded
dreams and aspirations under the twinkling canvas above. In that moment,
surrounded by kindred spirits and the crackling warmth of the fire, I felt a profound
sense of belonging, an embrace of life's simple yet profound treasures. This
weekend, in all its unscripted glory, etched itself into the fabric of my memories,
leaving an indelible mark of pure bliss and camaraderie that I'll carry with me for
days to come.

Ex.3
Find the words in the text in the previous exercise and match them with their
definitions below:

1. .....................: A column of air moving rapidly around and around in a

cylindrical or funnel shape.
2. .....................: Attractively unusual or old-fashioned.
3. .....................: Done without being planned, organized, or rehearsed.
4. .....................: A short period of rest or relief from something difficult or
unpleasant.
5. .....................: Made more beautiful or attractive.
6. .....................: A piece of thick textile fabric with pictures or designs formed by
weaving colored weft threads or by embroidering on canvas, used as a wall
hanging or furniture covering.
7. .....................: Similar in kind; related.
8. .....................: Not able to be forgotten or removed.
9. .....................: Mutual trust and friendship among people who spend

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 Ex.4
Finish the sentences.
1. The best way to start my weekend is...
2. One unique thing I did last weekend was...
3. If I had an extra day added to my weekend, I would spend it...
4. I always look forward to weekends because...
5. Waking up on a weekend morning feels like...
6. If weekends were magical, I would use that magic to...
7. The best part about a lazy weekend afternoon is...
8. If I could design a time-traveling weekend, I would visit...
9. When the weekend whispers, it tells me to...
10. A weekend without rules would be spent...

Ex.5
Do you agree? Why?/Why not?

1. Weekends should be extended to include three days instead of two.

2. Weekends are overrated and should be eliminated for a more productive society.
3. Public businesses and services should operate on weekends with the same efficiency as
weekdays.
4. Weekends should be reserved solely for relaxation and leisure, not for any form of work or
productivity.
5. Weekends should be considered as opportunities for individuals to contribute more to their
communities rather than for personal enjoyment.

Ex.6
Watch the video “Iceland Shorter Working Week Experiment Success”. Discuss the
results of the experiment and draw your own conclusions based on the video.

Ex.7
Watch the videos below. Then, choose: A weekend in New York or a weekend in
London? Justify.

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 Ex.8
Listen to the song. Fill in the gaps with the words/phrases you hear.

It's 4:30 Friday, I (1) ....................... at 5:00

I come into your place, you (2) ....................... mine
Got a bottle of Jack and cheap red wine
Yeah, our own (3) ....................... world
Wanna open 'em up, close all the doors
(4) ....................... you around on that kitchen floor
'Cause all week long, (5) ....................... for
You and me girl
Just chillin' on the weekend, weekend
Sippin' something on the cheap end, cheap end
Skinny dippin' in the deep end, deep end
Or bass fishin' with your feet in, feet in
Up all night then we sleepin', sleepin'
But we were never really sleepin', sleepin'
Tangled up in the sheets in, sheets in
Goose bumps just a creepin', creepin'
Yeah, we chillin' on the weekend
Just chillin' on the weekend
We can watch a whole (6) ....................... of Southfield and Friends
While I watch that afternoon sun shining in
(7) ....................... the blinds and onto your skin
Yeah, that's something to see
Three days just ain't enough and times (8) .......................
So keep that cherry red lipstick (9) ....................... on me
Yeah, let's just keep
Just chillin' on the weekend, weekend
Sippin' something on the cheap end, cheap end
Skinny dippin' in the deep end, deep end
Or bass fishin' with your feet in, feet in
Up all night then we sleepin', sleepin'
But we were never really sleepin', sleepin'
Tangled up in the sheets in, sheets in
Goose bumps just a creepin', creepin'
Yeah, we chillin' on the weekend
Just chillin' on the weekend, weekend
Nothing to do, (10) ....................... to be
Nothing to do, (11) ....................... to be
But right (12) ....................... with you and you with me
Right (13) ....................... with you and you with me
Just chillin' on the weekend oh
Sippin' something on the cheap end yeah
Skinny dippin' in the deep end
Or bass fishin' with your feet in oh
Up all night then we sleepin', sleepin'
But we were never really sleepin', sleepin'
Tangled up in the sheets in, sheets in
Goose bumps just a creepin', creepin'
Yeah, we chillin' on the weekend
Oh yeah, (cheap end, cheap end) yeah we chillin' on the weekend
(Deep end, deep end) just chillin' on the weekend, weekend (sleepin', sleepin')
Chillin' on the weekend (weekend, weekend) (weekend, weekend)

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