2. He … speak many foreign languages.
3. You … park the car there. It's forbidden.
4. Jack … laugh at John. John feels hurt.
5. You … go shopping. I have already bought all necessary things.
6. … you play any musical instrument?
My father was not a wealthy man and we lived in a three-bedroom house, so conditions at home were always quite cramped and there was little privacy.
We live in a new 16-storey block of flats in Strogino. It is situated in a very picturesque place not far from the Moskva River. There is a big supermarket on the ground floor and it is very convenient to do every day shopping.
Our flat is on the first floor. It is very comfortable and well-planned. We have all modern conveniences, such as central heating, electricity, gas, cold and hot running water and a telephone. There are three rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a hall in our flat. There is also a balcony and we can enjoy a lovely view of the river.
The largest room in our flat is the living room and we use it as a dining room and as a sitting room. In the middle of the room there is a big table and six chairs around it. Opposite the window there is a wall unit with lots of books,
a TV-set and a video cassette recorder. There are two comfortable armchairs and a small coffee table in the right-hand corner. There is also a sofa and an electric fire in our living room. We like the living room best of all, because in the evenings we gather there to have tea, watch TV, talk and rest.
My room is the smallest room in our flat, but it is very cozy and light. There is a bed, a wardrobe, a desk, an armchair and several bookshelves in my room. There is a thick carpet on the floor. The walls in my room are light-brown and there are some big posters on them. I like my room very much, but from time to time I change it round. I quite often move the bed and change the posters on the wall.
Our kitchen is large and light. It is very well-equipped. We have got
a refrigerator, a freezer, a microwave oven, a coffeemaker and a toaster. We haven't got a dishwasher yet, because it is very expensive. But I am sure we'll buy it in the near future.
1. Does the family live in a house or in a block of flats?
2. Is there a study in the flat?
3. Where does the family have meals?
4. How many rooms are there in the flat?
5. What is there in the living room?
6. Is the kitchen well-equipped?
1. многоквартирный дом,
2. первый этаж,
3. современные удобства,
4. гостиная,
5. менять местами (мебель и т. п.),
6. морозильная камера.
1. After … weeks of … looking, we eventually bought … house.
2. He saw … car parked by … side of … road. … driver was asleep.
3. … French are believed to be rather romantic.
4. Kate visited her grandmother daily, sometimes twice … week.
5. They visited … Tate Gallery yesterday.
1. He came … 7 o'clock … the morning.
2. There is something odd … him.
3. They saw an approaching car … the distance.
4. Most people prefer travelling … air.
5. Usually we have just a cup of coffee and a sandwich … breakfast.
6. He has been working here … 1982.
1. We will leave in a minute. You (to be ready)?
2. Can this man (to rely) upon?
3. I asked him if he ever (to be) to London.
4. This work must (to do) very carefully.
5. An apple a day (to keep) the doctor away.
6. (not to go) along!
1. Her room is … room in … flat.
2. Almost … has modern conveniences now.
3. The Smiths live in a …-stored block of flats.
4. … flat is on … floor.
5. Usually a living room is … room in a flat.
6. I decorated my room … .
1. … you swim?
2. What … happen to a man if he doesn't follow the doctors' advice?
3. … I smoke here?
4. Pupils … talk during the lessons?
5. You … wear that hat. It is old-fashioned.
6. You … work so much. You … get tired.
There is a big supermarket on the ground floor and it is very convenient to do every day shopping.
Well, the first thing that I do as soon as I wake up is to go and have
a shower. I start with a warm shower and then, just before I get out of the shower, I turn the water onto cold and for a few seconds I have a really cold shower and let the water run over me. It really wakes you up, you know. After that I usually go into my bedroom, open the bedroom window and breathe in some fresh air and sit on the floor and do a few exercises. I think it's really important that you do a few exercises first thing in the morning: it makes your body feel good and keeps the muscles firm. I usually exercise my stomach muscles and my leg muscles. I also exercise my face muscles with my fingers for a few minutes and that keeps the skin of my face very firm, which is, I think, important for a model. Well, now, after I've brushed my hair, done my exercises and had my shower, I go and have my breakfast. Now I really believe that it's important to have a really good breakfast. I don't think you should just have
a cup of coffee, like some of the girls do. Well, anyway, I have orange juice every morning and often I have an egg and toast. I also like yoghurt and grapefruit.
By 10 o'clock I am ready to get dressed and go to work. I usually take
a taxi to work. I usually arrive at about 11. I don't usually eat anything for lunch, but sometimes I have a sandwich and a glass of milk. Then I work for about four hours with the photographer and he takes pictures, a lot of pictures. Usually they are the sort of pictures that are used in the weekly magazines, women's weekly magazines. I finish work at about 5, so as you can see I've got quite good hours: I only work from about eleven to five and then it's time to go home. When I get home I make some telephone calls, watch news on telly, have a bath and change my clothes. Every night I usually go out. I like dancing. I go dancing quite often. I can't cook very well, so I like to eat out as often as I can afford it. I'd say I have a good life really, and I am well paid when you think about the number of hours I work.
1. How does Tina's working day begin?
2. Does Tina do her morning exercises every day? Why/Why not?
3. What does Tina's breakfast consist of?
4. What sort of work does Tina have?
5. What does Tina do in her spare time in the evening?
6. Is Tina satisfied with her life? And you: are you satisfied with your life?
1. принимать теплый (холодный) душ;
2. поддерживать мышцы в тонусе;
3. такие фотографии, которые используются в еженедельных женских журналах;
4. время ехать домой;
5. смотреть по телевизору новости;
6. переодеваться.
1. … two cups of coffee on the table yesterday.
2. … any interesting articles in this magazine?
3. … too much furniture in Tina's bedroom.
4. … some magazines on the table. Give me one, with Tina's pictures, please.
5. … a good performance at the theatre tomorrow.
6. … a traffic jam in the street an hour ago and Tina was late for work.
1. If I have enough time I'll take … warm shower.
2. In ten minutes I will be ready for … breakfast.
3. I usually have something substantial for … dinner, for example, cabbage soup for … first course, hot meat and fish with some vegetables for … second.
4. Then I drink … cup of … tea or … milk.
5. Sometimes I go to … library to get ready for my practical classes or to write … report.
6. We all get together in … kitchen, then go to … sitting room and watch … TV, read … books or discuss … different problems.
1. … weekdays I usually get up … 7 o'clock.
2. Then I go … the bathroom where I clean my teeth and wash myself.
3. While having breakfast, I listen … the latest news … the radio.
4. We usually have lunch … a small café.
5. We work … 11 a.m. till 5 p.m. … Saturdays.
6. I think I get a lot … useful experience.
1. Last year I (to manage) to get a position of a secretary in a small business company.
2. It (to take) me an hour to get to work.
3. I (not to want) to waste my time on the train, so I usually (to read) books.
4. Our roof (to tear off) by the hurricane last night.
5. I already (to do) my work and now I (to be) free.
6. My friend (to fire) today.
All of us have so many … and … that sometimes we don't have enough time to do all we have to do. It's really … how much work some people … to do, and quickly at that! But it often happens that we don't have enough time to do everything, and put it off till "some other time".
Planning the day is … necessary for people who want to make time for important things. Many … people say that a daily … has helped them greatly to … what they have. There are some people, …, who will say that a strict timetable makes life … and uninteresting. What do you think?
1. You … send for the doctor.
2. You … keep my book for a week.
3. You … follow the doctor's advice. You are seriously ill.
4. What … you do for him?
5. You … buy milk. We have some at home.
6. … I switch on the radio? – Yes, you … .
I usually go into my bedroom, open the bedroom window and breathe in some fresh air and sit on the floor and do a few exercises.
A lot of people in our country work five days a week but students and pupils work six days. They have only one day off. It is Sunday.
I like this day very much. You needn't hurry anywhere and you may go wherever you like after your week's work. On this day I wake up later than usual. But sometimes I don't get up till nine or ten o'clock. I read morning newspapers or listen to music.
As soon as I get up I air the room, make my bed and do morning exercises. Then I have breakfast, clear away the dishes and wash up. Two more hours for getting ready with my homework and I am free.
I meet my friends and we discuss our plans together. We may go to the cinema or theatre, to museums and parks. Last Sunday we went to the Botanical Garden. There were many beds of spring flowers there: red, yellow and blue. People in light clothes were walking along the paths. The air was fresh and clean. It was very pleasant to spend time there.
In fine weather we also like to be out of town. We find a nice place somewhere in the forest or on the bank of the river. We lie in the sun, play different games and swim. In winter my friends and I often go to the skating-ring. Skating is my favourite kind of sport, but I like to ski too.
When the weather is bad my friends come to my place. We listen to music or go to the cinema. On the way home we usually discuss the films we've seen.
In the evening all the members of our family get together. We have our supper, make plans for tomorrow, watch TV or read books. Reading is my hobby. Sometimes we receive guests at our place or go for a walk. I enjoy my days off very much.
1. Why does Natalie like Sunday?
2. What does she do in the morning on Sunday?
3. Where did Natalie go last Sunday? Describe this place.
4. What does Natalie do on Sunday if the weather is fine and if the weather is bad?
5. What is her favourite kind of sport?
6. How does she spend her Sunday evenings? And how do you usually spend the evenings on your days off?
1. можешь пойти, куда пожелаешь;
2. проветривать комнату;
3. клумбы с весенними цветами;
4. на берегу реки;
5. лежать на солнце;
6. принимать гостей.
1. Every Sunday we go to the Botanical Garden, … a lot of beautiful flowers there: red, yellow and blue.
2. … so many theatres, parks and museums in Moscow, that sometimes it's difficult to decide where to go on days off.
3. … an interesting film on TV next Saturday.
4. How many days … in a week?