UNIT 1: NICE TO MEET YOU
“About a billion people in the world use English to communicate” (The Guinness Book of Records)
Why do you want to learn English?
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Number your top three(1, 2, 3).
to study
to travel
to meet people
for my future job
to translate
to understand films/songs
other (what?)…………………………………………
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Do you need to…?
Listen
speak
read
write
1.1. Fill in the blanks with the verb’to be’
1)
I … a student. My name … Jim.
2)
You …. my best friend.
3)
What … your telephone number?
4)
What … your names?
5)
Linda and Mike … good doctors.
1.2. Write the negatives
1) She’s Russian.
2) They’re very good.
5) We’re free.
6) I’m British.
3) It’s Friday. 4)You’re right.
1.3. Complete the dialogues.
1.
… it Wednesday tomorrow? Yes, it …
2.
… you British? Yes, we …
3.
…. General Motors and Ford Japanese? No, they …….. They … American.
4.
Where … you from? We … from France.
5.
…. You from Washington? No, we … from New-York.
6.
What … your names? – I … John and this … Sandra.
7.
What … your sister’s phone number? – It … 789 – 453
1.4.
People are making friends. a) Read the dialogues and act them out.
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1) -
Hello, Mr. Smith. My name is Jane Hall. I am a student.
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How do you do.
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How do you do.
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Where are you from?
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I am from Glasgow.
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Glad to meet you.
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I’m glad to meet you too.
2)-
Hi, I am Nick. I am Russian.
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Hello, Nick!
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I am a student from the Pedagogical University.
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Pleased to meet you.
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It’s nice to meet you too.
3)-
Hello! How are you?
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I’m fine, thank you. And you?
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Very well, too. Thanks. See you soon.
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Bye.
b) Put the conversations in order
1)
- Hi, Kate. Nice to meet you.
2)
- Yes, see you!
- Lucy, this is Kate.
- Goodbye!
- Nice to meet you.
- Bye, Kris. See you later.
3)
- Fine, thank you. And you?
- Hello, Steve!
- Hello, how are you?
- I’m very well, thanks.
c)
Put the words in the correct order.
1. your/name/is/what ?
2. You/are/how?
3. meet/to/you/nice
4. I/thank/ you/am/fine
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5. you/ nice/ to/is/see/it
6. Later/you/bye/see
d) Put these words in the gaps. Then practise the conversation.
Nice
hello
hi
thanks
how
meet
1.
………….. , Alice.
2.
…………. , Paul! ……….. are you?
3.
I am ………… , …………. And you?
4.
I’m very ……… , thanks.
5.
Alice, ……… is Ann.
6.
Hello, Alice. ………. to meet you.
7.
Nice to ……… you.
well
fine
this
1.5. a) Make up a dialogue using some of the following phrases:
Hi! Hello! I haven’t seen you for ages. (It’s) nice to see you.(I’m) glad to see you. How are you?
How’s life? How are you getting on? I’m o.k. All right. Very well. Great! Not bad. So so. Bye-bye.
Bye. See you. Sorry, I must go. I am in a hurry. I’ll phone you. It was nice to see you.
b) Check yourself. Give English equivalents:
Приятно познакомиться. Рад встрече с Вами. Привет. Как дела? Как жизнь?
У меня все прекрасно, спасибо. Дела так себе У меня все нормально.
Я должен бежать, я позвоню. Извини, я тороплюсь. Приятно было встретить тебя.
Увидимся позже.
1.6. Before reading the text write down 10 words which come to your mind when you think
about yourself.
About Myself
My name is Andrew Petrov. I’m Russian. I’m seventeen. I’m not married. I am from Nizhny
Novgorod. I live in V. street. I am a student at the Pedagogical University. My university is a long
way from my home. It takes me an hour to get there by bus.
Last year I finished school. I worked hard to pass my University entrance exams. Now I am a firstyear student at Nizhny Novgorod State Pedagogical University. I study in the faculty of ……… .
I’m doing … .
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At the moment I’m very busy doing homework. Most of my friends are students too, so we don’t go
out very often. I don’t have much time for my hobby, which is music. I can play the piano well and
have a good music collection.
As well as that I enjoy reading. History is my passion and I hope I’ll make a good history
teacher. I do sport regularly because I like it very much. I go to a fitness club once a week and to а
swimming pool on Mondays.
I am lucky to have a large and friendly family. We have a lot in common and like to spend time
together.
a)
Continue the sentences:
1)
Andrew is from …
6) He is a … student at …
2)
He is a student at …
7) Andrew’s hobby is …
3)
It takes him an … to get to … by …
8) He can play the …
4)
He finished school …
9) His passion is …
5)
He worked hard to pass his …
10) He does … regularly.
b)
Answer the questions:
1)
What do you know about Andrew? (age, nationality, marital status)
2)
How old are you? Where are you from?
3)
What is Andrew? (What does he do?)
4)
What are you?
5)
Does Andrew live near the University?
6)
How long does it take him to get there by bus?
7)
How long does it take you to get to University?
8)
How do you get there? ( by bus/ by tram/ by trolley-bus)
9)
Why did Andrew work hard?
10)
Did you work hard to pass your University entrance exams?
11)
What entrance exams did you pass? What exam was the most difficult?
12)
Where do you study? What faculty do you study in?
13)
Are you a second-year student?
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14)
Does Andrew go out very often? Why? Why not?
15)
Do you go out very often?
16)
What is Andrew’s hobby? How can you prove it?
17)
What is your hobby?
18)
Can you play any musical instrument? (play the piano/ the guitar/ the violin/ the drums)
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What does Andrew enjoy as well?
20)
Do you like reading? What books do you prefer? (novels/ love stories/ detective stories/
fantasy/ science fiction)
21)
Does Andrew hope to make a good physics teacher?
22)
Do you want to become a teacher? What is your ambition?
23)
How can you prove that Andrew does sport regularly?
24)
Do you do sport regularly? What sport do you do? (play football/ basketball/ volleyball/
tennis)
25)
What do you know about Andrew’s family?
26)
Is your family friendly? How can you prove it?
c)
Check yourself. Give English equivalents
Мне 18. Я из Москвы. студент- первокурсник; учиться на факультете филологии;
Я живу на улице Горького; Я изучаю математику; Мой университет далеко от дома.
Я очень занят. Добираться автобусом (трамваем, троллейбусом); выходить гулять;
у меня немного времени для хобби; закончить школу; Я очень люблю чтение.
Мне требуется полчаса, чтобы добраться туда автобусом; стать хорошим учителем физики;
много работать; заниматься спортом; сдать вступительные экзамены; иметь много общего;
один раз в неделю; проводить время вместе; Мне повезло иметь большую и дружную семью.
d)
Match the words with the prepositions “at”, “in”, “on”:
The moment
Mondays
Gorky street
school
university
the morning
home
the faculty of physics
the weekends
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1.7. Answer the questions about yourself:
1.
What is your full (first, sur-) name?
5. Are you married or single?
2.
Where are you from?
6. What is your favourite occupation?
3.
How old are you?
7. What is your ambition?
4.
What do you do?
1.8. Act this out.
You Are a Genius
Ann: Robert, you are a genius.
Robert: No, I’m not.
Ann: Yes, you are.
Robert: No, I’m not.
Ann: Yes, you are. Ask Mary.
Robert: Mary, am I a genius?
Mary: No, you aren’t.
Robert: Yes, I am.
Mary: No, you aren’t.
Robert: Yes, I am.
Mary: Ask the teacher… Is he a genius?
Teacher: Yes, he is.
Nick: No, he isn’t.
Ann: Yes, he is.
Robert: Yes, I am.
1.9. Complete the questions with “are” or “is”:
a)
What …. your surname?
f) What … your phone number?
b)
What …. your first name?
g) What … you?
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c)
… you married?
h) When … your birthday?
d)
How old … you?
i) What … your parents?
e)
What … your address?
k) What … your favourite subject?
1.10. Ask your group mate questions and fill in the form about him or her. Fill in the form
about yourself, your friend and your parents.
CURRICULUM VITAE (CV)
NAME:
DATE OF BIRTH:
NATIONALITY:
CITIZENSHIP:
ADDRESS:
TELEPHONE NUMBER:
MARITAL STATUS:
EDUCATION:
WORKING EXPERIENCE:
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:
HOBBIES:
1.11. Complete the questions. Make up your own short dialogue.
1. - Where do you live, Miss Spencer?
- I live in London.
2. – What kind of music …………?
- I like opera and classical music.
3. – What …………….. ?
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- I’m a lawyer.
4. - And what sports …………….?
- I play golf and tennis.
5. – What languages …………?
- French and a little German.
1.12. Make up a dialogue “INTERVIEW”. You are a student. You are looking for a part-time
job. Answer the employer’s questions about yourself.
You may begin like that:
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Good morning.
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Good morning. What can I do for you?
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I’m Claire Smith. Can I talk to Mr. Brown?
James Brown. Nice to meet you. So, you are looking for a part-time job? Well, could you
answer some of my questions, please?
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Yes. …
Remember!
I like golf.
Show me that CV.
He
Him
his
She
Her
her
It
It
its
We
Us
our
You
You
your
My friend is younger.
They Them their
1.13. a) Underline the correct word in the answer.
(100%)
Love
50%
like
(it’s) okay
(0%)
dislike
hate
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a) Do you like dancing?
Yes, I love it/ him
b) Do you like cats?
No, I hate they/them.
c) Do you like rock music?
It’s/they` re okay.
d) Do you like Tom Cruise?
Yes, I like he/him a lot.
e) Do you like Julia Roberts?
No, I hate she/ her.
f) Do you like reading in English?
yes, I love it/them.
b) Find two answers to questions 1-4
1. Do you like Brad Pitt?
a) He’s okay.
b) Yes, they’re great.
2. Do you like Madonna?
c) No, I hate it.
d) Yes, she’s great.
3. Do you like cooking?
e) No, I hate them.
f) Yes, I really like him.
4. Do you like cartoons?
g) It’s okay.
h) Yes, I love her.
1.15. And you? Read the following questions and the answers to them given by English
students. Answer the same questions.
1.
What was the last photo you took?
Melanie: Friends in Poland.
Jillian: Our road at sunset.
2.
What do you hate doing?
Ben: Homework and housework.
Melanie: Walking my dog when I’m trying to get ready to go out.
3.
What would you change about yourself?
Ben: Nothing, I’m perfect.
Robert: I’d like to be more outgoing.(общительный)
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4.
What is the most frightening thing that ever happened to you?
Jane: When a big dog tried to bite me.
Ann: Once in the evening I had to come through a dark park alone. I was afraid of maniacs.
5.
What is the most exciting day of your life?
Ben: My last birthday. My friends and I had a picnic. We were laughing and kidding the whole day.
It was cool.
Melanie: The last day at school.
6.
What are your best and worst qualities?
Ben: My worst quality is that I am a fool, a good-looking one though!
Tim: My best is that I’m very fair. My worst is that I’m impatient.
Melanie: My best is that I have a good sense of humour.
7.
What is the most amusing experience?
Tim: I tried to ride a horse. It was so funny!
Ann: When I was driving a car for the first time.
8.
What is the most interesting experience in your life?
Jillian: When I traveled abroad last summer.
Alice: I can’t forget how I talked to an Englishman.
9.
What are your ambitions?
Tim: To go parachuting.
Ben: To be a millionaire and have a beautiful wife.
Alice: To be successful, meet a nice boy, have two children, make plenty of money and meet Ricky
Martin.
1.16. Put the following qualities in order of importance, starting with the most important.
My Ideal Man
a)
He is strong and muscular
b)
He is faithful to you
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c)
Your mother likes him
d)
He likes animals
e)
He likes to tidy up
f)
He is in love with you
g)
He has a lot of money
h)
He is good-looking
i)
He is intelligent
j)
He makes you laugh
k)
You are in love with him
My Ideal Woman
a)
She is slim
b)
She is faithful to you
c)
Your mother likes her
d)
She likes animals
e)
She likes to tidy up
f)
She is in love with you
g)
She has a lot of money
h)
She is pretty
i)
She is intelligent
j)
You are in love with her
k)
She can cook
1.18. Do people in your country get married in a civil or a religious ceremony?
Marriage
The marriage can be religious (in church) or in a civil ceremony. Today only 50% of people get
married in church. The average age for men to get married is 25. The average age for women is 23.
In Britain most people date and marry:
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people they live near
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people they work with
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people they go to school and university with.
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people who are the same age
And are the things the same in your country?
Read the description of the steps to marriage in a Church of England wedding.
Banns - оглашение в церкви имен вступающих в брак
Aisle – [ ail] – проход между рядами в церкви
The first step is the engagement. To mark this, James gives Carol an engagement ring.
James and Carol decide on a church wedding and arrange a date with the vicar of their local church.
For three weeks banns are read out to tell the people that Carol and James want to get married.
On the day of the wedding James arrives first with a friend. The friend is the best man. James waits
at the altar with the best man.
Carol arrives later with her father, her bridesmaids and a page boy. Carol follows the tradition by
being late and wearing white. For luck, she wears
Something old, something new,
Something borrowed and something blue.
She walks up the aisle with her father by her side. The bridesmaids and pageboy help with the
flowers and dress.
After Carol’s father gives her away, she and James take the marriage vows (клятва) in turn:
‘I (name) take thee (name) to be my wedding husband (wife), to have and to hold from this day
forward, for better or worse, for richer for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish,
till death do us part, according to God’s holy ordinance; and thereto I plight thee my troth’.
The vicar blessed the wedding ring and places it on the third finger of the bride’s left hand. These
days, the bride-groom often wears a ring too. As they leave the church together, their friends throw
confetti and rice. The friends and family go to a reception where there is a lot of food and drink.
They drink a toast to the bride and groom, eat a slice of wedding cake and listen to the speeches.
During the reception Carol changes from her wedding dress into her going away clothes and they
go off for a honeymoon in Portugal.
Answer the questions:
1)
When do you want to get married?
2)
What the marriage can be?
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3)
When do men/women usually get married?
4)
What is the first step of marriage?
5)
What wedding do James and Carol decide on?
6)
Who do they arrange a date of the marriage with?
7)
Why are banns read out?
8)
Who arrives first on the day of the wedding?
9)
Who does Carol arrive with?
10)
Why does she need the bridesmaids and page boy?
11)
What do Carol and James take in turn?
12)
What do their friends do when they leave the church?
13)
Where do the friends and the family go after it?
14)
Why does Carol change her wedding dress into her going away clothes?
a)
Guess the word:
1)
a marriage ceremony, and the meal or party that usually follows it - …
2)
an agreement to marry somebody; the period during which two people are engaged - …
3)
a ring, usually with precious stones, that a man gives to a woman when they agree to get
married - …
4)
a woman on her wedding day, or just before or just after it - …
5)
a young woman or girl who helps a bride before and during a marriage ceremony - …
6)
a small boy, who helps or follows a bride during a marriage ceremony - …
7)
a holiday/ vacation taken by a couple who have just got married -…
b)
Try to give your own definitions in English:
A bride-groom - …………………………………………………………...
The best man - …………………………………………………………….
1.19. a) Read the dialogues and act them out.
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Have you a large family?
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No, my family is rather small: my wife, my only son and I.
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What’s your son’s name? How old is he? What’s his hobby?
Not so many questions at once. My son is eleven. His name is Alec. He is fond of collecting
stamps.
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Is your family large?
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Not very. We’re four: my husband, my two children and I.
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What are your children?
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My son is at school, my daughter is a student.
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I see.
b)
Guess the words:
1)
a group consisting of one or two parents and their children - ….
2)
A person’s father or mother - …
3)
A son or daughter of any age - …
4)
A female parent of a child or an animal - …
Give your definition of the word “father”
c)
Put each word in an appropriate column: M, F, MF.
Mother, grandchild, son, husband, father, child, nephew, grandparent, wife, cousin, sister, brother,
parent, niece, daughter, aunt, uncle
1.20. Circle the odd one out.
1) Son, parent, daughter
4) brother, son, wife
2) Husband, wife, child
5) wife, children, mother
3) Grandparent, brother, sister
6) sister, father, husband
1.21. Finish the following:
1.
I am his sister and he is my …
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2.
My mother’s sister is my … and her brother is my …
3.
My wife’s mother is my … and her father is my …
4.
My wife’s sister is my … and my wife’s brother is my …
5.
I am his wife and he is my …
6.
My uncle’s son is my … and my aunt’s daughter is my … too.
7.
My mother has a sister, her son is my mother’s …
8.
My father has a brother, his daughter is my father’s …
1.24. Before reading the text write down 10 words which come to your mind when you think
about a family
My Family
I’d like to tell you some words about my family. My name is Tom. There’re 5 of us - my Mum,
my Dad, my two brothers, and me. My grandparents don’t live with us.
I’m seventeen. My elder brother is twenty, he’s not married yet. He doesn’t study, he works. My
younger brother is twelve; he’s at school. I really love my brothers. My brothers and I look like our
Dad and we take after him. We’re great friends and always help each other. I wouldn’t like to be the
only child.
My Mum is 40. She’s an economist and works in a bank. My Dad is a very serious man. He is a
university professor. He’s a physicist. He’s always very busy at the university and at home.
Sometimes he even works at the weekends. We’ve got a lot of books at home and I hope I’ll be
ready to read some of them one day. Dad wants me to study physics but I don’t think I’m as
interested in it as he is.
My Mum works five days a week and is off on Saturdays and Sundays. She devotes all her time to
the family. She does everything about the house: she cooks, does the cleaning and washing and
goes shopping. In the evening Mum likes to read a magazine or a book or to watch TV.
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At weekends we usually go round to my grandparents’. They live in the country. They’re retired.
My grandma likes to work in the small garden where she grows different vegetables and flowers.
My grandpa likes playing chess. He is a very interesting person, because he has visited a lot of
countries and read a lot of books.
I love my family very much and I am happy that they love me too.
a)
Answer the questions:
1.
How many of them are there in the family?
2.
How old is Tom? What does he do?
3.
What do you know about his elder brother?
4.
What can you say about his younger brother?
5.
Do his brothers look like their Dad?
6.
Do they take after their Mum?
7.
What is Tom’s Dad? Is he a busy man?
8.
Who wants Tom to study physics? Is he interested in it?
9.
How many days does his Mum work?
10.
What does she devote all her time to?
11.
12.
What does she do about the house?
What does Tom’s Mum like doing in the evening?
13.
What does this family usually do at the weekends?
14.
Where do Tom’s grandparents live?
15.
Do they work?
16.
What does Tom’s grandma like doing?
17.
What is his grandpa’s hobby?
18.
Is he an interesting person? Why?
19.
Does Tom love his family?
b) Check yourself. Give English equivalents.
Нас четверо, старший брат, младшая сестра, быть похожим на маму, походить на папу
характером, помогать друг другу, быть единственным ребёнком, быть занятым, в
университете, дома, работать в выходные, интересоваться физикой, учиться 5 дней в неделю,
иметь выходной в субботу и воскресенье, посвящать всё время учёбе, делать всё по дому:
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готовить, стирать, убираться, ходить в магазин, ходить в гости к бабушке, быть на пенсии,
работать в саду, играть в шахматы, быть интересным человеком.
c) Answer the questions about your family.
1.
How many of you are there in the family?
2.
How old are your parents?
3.
Is your Dad older than your Mum? How many years is he older than she?
4.
What do they do? How many days a week do they work?
5.
What are their hobbies?
6.
Have you any brothers or sisters?
7.
Would you like to be the only child?
8.
What can you say about your brother (sister)? (How old are they? What do they do?)
9.
Who do you look like and take after?
10.
Are you busy at university? How many days a week do you study? What is the busiest day
of the week?
11.
How many classes do you usually have?
12.
When are you off?
13.
What are you interested in?
14.
Who does housework in your family?
15.
How do you spend your evenings as a rule?
16.
What does your family usually do at the weekends?
17.
Do you often visit your relatives?
18.
Are your grandparents retired?
19.
Are you a friendly family?
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1.26. a) Read the dialogue – Getting Known Each Other
Two first year students at Sheffield University meet during the first lecture of the term
Claire: Hi, is anyone sitting here?
John: No, go ahead.
Claire: I’m Claire, by the way.
John: Oh, nice to meet you. I’m John.
Claire: How are you finding university?
John: I wasn’t expecting to have so much homework though.
Claire: Are you living in halls?
John: Yeah, I’m in Redmond block 2.
Claire: Oh, so am I. That’s a coincidence.
John: Where are you from?
Claire: Newcastle.
John: I used to live in the North East too but now I live in Leeds. Are you 18?
Claire: No, I’m actually 20. I took a year out after school and travelled round Europe.
John: Really? My sister is in South America at the moment on a gap year. She’s two year older than
I am. Have you got any brothers or sisters?
Claire: No, I’m an only child. I caused my parents so many hassles they didn’t want any more
children! My Dad is a doctor and he works 24 hours a day – he’s really busy.
John: What does your Mum do?
Claire: She works for “Boots”. She’s a chemist. They met at medical school.
John: Oh, look! The lecture’s about to start …
… I can’t believe it’s more home work!
Claire: Never mind. If you can spare some time, maybe we could go to the pub?
John: What, now?
Claire: Yes, the bar in the Students’ Union is open.
John: Okay then – let’s go …
… Have you joined any clubs or societies yet?
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Claire: Yeah, I’ve signed up for aerobics and the French society. What about you?
John: I was thinking about joining the Drama society. I fancy doing some acting.
Claire: Do you go out much when you are in Leeds?
John: Yeah, I usually go clubbing with my friends at the weekends.
Claire: I’ve heard there are some good clubs here in Sheffield.
John: Are you planning to go home to Newcastle this weekend?
Claire: Yes. I’ve got a boyfriend there. We’ve been going out for two years and this is the first time
I’ve lived away from home, so he’s probably missing me. We usually go out on Saturday.
John: Listen, I’ve got to dash – the canteen shuts at 7. What room are you in, by the way?
Claire: 22
John: I’m in 37. I’ll see you around.
Claire: Yeah. See you. Bye!
b)
1)
2)
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Answer the questions:
Where do John and Claire study?
Have they met before?
What does John think of university?
Where are John and Claire from?
Where do they live?
How old is Claire?
What did she do after school?
Is Claire’s Dad really busy?
Where did her parents meet?
What does John fancy doing?
What does he usually do in Leeds?
How long has Claire been going out with her boyfriend?
Why has John got to dash?
c) Are the statements true or false?
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John and Claire know each other well.
They live in the same block in halls.
John is from Newcastle.
Claire started university immediately after school.
Claire is an only child.
John’s sister is a student.
Claire’s parents are doctors.
John and Claire have got a lot of homework.
John doesn’t want to go to the pub.
Claire has signed up for aerobics and the German society.
John has joined Drama society.
Claire usually goes out with her boyfriend on Sunday.
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John is in room 22.
1.27. Find in the dialogue the following sentences. Finish the sentences about yourself:
I used to V… (часто делал что-либо в прошлом)
I was thinking about V+ing…
I fancy V+ing… (I like doing smth.)
I usually V…
At the weekends I V…
I can’t believe …
I wasn’t expecting to V
I’ve heard there are …
I’ve signed up for
1.29. Read and act out the dialogues
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Where is your brother?
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He’s in the garden with his new girl-friend.
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Is she pretty?
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Oh, yes, she is!
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What does she look like?
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She’s tall, slim, fair-haired and long-legged, like all young girls now.
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Do you like her?
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I don’t know her very well.
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Hello! Is that you, Nick?
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Yes, Ann.
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Please, meet my brother at the station tomorrow.
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I don’t know him. What does he look like?
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He is tall like me and well-built.
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What colour is his hair?
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It’s dark and he is handsome unlike me.
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And what colour are his eyes?
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They are big and grey.
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-C-
Hi, Mary! Is your son at home?
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Yes, he is. Why?
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I want to introduce him to my daughter’s friend. Alice is 18 and she’s pretty.
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Is she? And what does she like to do?
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Well, she likes to dance, to sing songs, to go out to parties. And what does your son like?
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Oh, he doesn’t like to dance, he doesn’t like to sing songs and he doesn’t like to go out.
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What does he like then?
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He likes to read books, to cook and to work in the garden.
1.30. Choose a famous person to describe. Talk about the person’s face, general appearance,
clothes, qualities and anything else that would help people to recognize him/her. Describe a
person using these words for other students to guess who you are talking about.
Example: This person is a fine-looking girl; her birthday is on the 10th of April. She has long,
brown, straight hair, grey eyes with long thick eyelashes. She has an oval face, a turned-up nose and
full lips. She has a pale complexion. She isn’t tall, she is of medium height. She’s got a charming
smile. She likes music. She is good at singing and playing the guitar. She is very popular with her
friends. She usually wears dresses and mini skirts. Who is she?
Face Thin, long, round, oval, square, heart-shaped(F), high cheekbones, high forehead, thin (full)
lips, long (straight, turned-up, broken) nose, a cleft chin, a pointed chin, double chin
Distinguishing Features: Beard, moustache, side-burns, unshaven, a scar, a beauty-spot (F), a
mole, with freckles, with dimples, with spots, with wrinkles, with lines, with glasses, well made-up
(F)
Age; Young Middle-aged Old
in his/her 30’s
in his/her late teens
in his/her mid-20’s
in his/her early 40’s
Eyes: Blue Grey Brown
Long eyelashes
Thick eyelashes Bushy eyebrows thin eyebrows
Build: Fat Thin Slim Plump Medium-build well-build(M) broad-shouldered (M) overweight
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Dress: Smart well-dressed conservative elegant fashionable casual clothes
Height [haIt]: 1.70 m
be of medium height (average height)
Complexion: Pale Sunburned
Hair colour: Black
Brown
below average Tall
short
Tanned Olive-skinned
Fair –dark
Red
Hairstyle: Long, short
Shoulder-length
Swept back pony-tail
bald (M)
Blonde Grey
Straight
White
Wavy Curly Neat
Dyed
Untidy
balding (M)
1.31. Put is, are or has in the gaps.
a)
Tom … long hair and his eyes … brown..
b)
She … short hair, and she … slim.
c)
Mark … a very big moustache.
d) My father … quite tall, and he … fair hair.
e)
He … dark hair, big blue eyes, and he … very good-looking.
f) Ann … very beautiful, and she … also very tall.
g) My sister … a pale complexion and her hair … red.
h) My friend … of medium height, he … broad-shouldered and he … curly hair.
1.32. Think of a person in the class and let the others guess whom you have chosen. Answer
the questions about:
1. A person’s complexion;
2. A person’s height;
3. A person’s build;
4. A person’s hair;
5. A person’s …
Example: - What colour hair has she got?
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She’s got blond hair.
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Is her hair wavy?
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No, she’s got straight hair.
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What can you say about her hairstyle?
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She has shoulder-length hair.
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Is she tall?
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No, she is of medium-height.
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What colour are her eyes?
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They are grey.
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What build does she have?
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She is slim.
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And what about her face and complexion? What are they?
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Well, she has an oval face and a tanned complexion.
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Does she have any distinguishing features?
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Yeah, she has a little mole on her cheek.
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How does she usually dress?
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She prefers casual clothes and she usually wears jeans.
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Oh, I think this is Jessica.
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Yes, you are right.
Complete the columns to make your task easier. Don’t write a name!
Name ?
?
?
Age
Build
Height
Hair colour
Hairstyle
Face
Eyes
Complexion
Distinguishing features
Clothes that he/ she usually wears
Teens
…
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1.33. Use a suitable word from the list below to complete each sentence. Use each item once
only.
Life clothes hair food
tall theatre eyes
complexion working
straight gym
reading
always
figure
time
Naomi Campbell, the famous model, is very ….. with a perfect …. She has a dark …and beautiful
brown … Her … black … falls past her shoulders. When she is not working, she usually wears
casual … Naomi likes … and often goes to the …Travelling is what she likes most. She … travels
abroad when she has free … Naomi spends a lot of time in the … and she does not eat fattening …
She believes that … hard is the only way to succeed in …
1.34. a) Make up phrases. Fill in the correct word from the list. Use the words only once.
Oval, pretty, hooked, wavy, early, full, handsome, green, average, thin
1.
……………… hair
6. ……………… height
2.
……………… nose
7. …………….eyebrows
3.
……………… lips
8. a(n)…………. woman
4.
a (n)……….. man
9. ……………… teens
5.
…………….
10. a(n) ………… face
eyes
b) Find antonyms.
Young - …
dark hair - …
Tall - …
thin lips -…
Slim - …
long hair - …
Straight hair - …
dark complexion - …
Big mouth - …
straight nose - …
1.35. Fill in the gaps with early, mid, late
1)
13-14 = in his/her ……………. teens.
2)
38 – 39 = in his …………………….
3)
44-46 = in her ………………………
4)
21-23 = in his ………………………..
5)
67-69 = in his ………………………
6)
57-59 = in her ……………………..
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