Some people think that it is necessary to speak a foreign language well to get a good job. Do you agree with them?

- Yes, I do. English is becoming the language of international trade. It is essential for the development of international contacts in the sphere of political, social, business and cultural relations. It enables people to find work almost anywhere in the world. Modern world is a global community. So as to be a member of this community you should know a universal language. It’s English. It’s the language of the Internet, all international conferences, different instructions for modern devices and so on. That’s why, you’ll be a good candidate for any job if you speak a foreign language.

№9

1.Let`s talk about life in the city and in the country. Tell me about the place where are you living now.

2.Where would you like to live: in a city or in the country? Why(not)?

3. What questions would you like to ask a teenager who lives in the country?

4.If your parents ask for your opinion where to move: to the city or to the country, what would you recommend them to do?

5.They say that living in the country is better than living in a city. What do you think about this?

1.Let`s talk about life in the city and in the country. Tell me about the place where are you living now.

I live in Mezhisetki. This village is not far from Mogilev. Sometimes people from other places think that it’s just an ordinary village, but after visiting it they say I live like in a town.

There are a lot of four and five-storied buildings, where most of our villagers live. When we want to buy something, we can go to a shop. There are four shops where we can buy everything we need.

If you catch a cold you don’t have to go to Mogilev because we have a hospital there.

There is a poultry farm, where my parents work. This farm is very big and even people from Mogilev come to work there. Also there is a school where I studied. It’s a beautiful three-storied building. And for little children we have a kindergarten.

I like my village. I have a lot of friends here. When I have to leave this place for a long time I miss it very much.

Where would you like to live: in a city or in the country? Why(not)?

I’d like to live in a city because all necessary objects are situated nearby: shops, hospitals, post offices ,chemist’s and so on. It is really convenient that everything you need in your everyday life is situated near you. Besides in big cities you can find all sorts of entertainment such as cinemas, clubs, parks, museums, theatres. Many people like to spend their free time there because it helps them to relax and brings them a lot of pleasure. One of the most important comforts of big cities is that you can get everywhere you like very fast either by underground or by bus or taxi.

What questions would you like to ask a teenager who lives in the country?

- Would you like to move to a big city?

- What is the greatest advantage living in the country?

- Have your parents got a car?

- Is your school close to your house?

- How do you get to your school?

If your parents ask for your opinion where to move: to the city or to the country, what would you recommend them to do?

So, I would recommend my parents to move to the country. They can enjoy the clean atmosphere, nature, forest, the friendly neighbours. I know they are tired of noisy city. It will be the best way for them to relax and spend the rest of their life listening to the twittering of birds in the tress and the breathtaking sight of the rising sun.

They say that living in the country is better than living in a city. What do you think about this?

As for me I prefer to live in a big city because a lot of big shops are situated near my home, but I also like to spend my holidays in the country because after living in the city for about 9 months I start getting tired. I agree that is better living in the country especially in spring or summer because the ecological conditions there are very good. There are no a lot of industrial factories there. People try to do everything to go to the countryside because only there they can find quietness and forget about day to day stress.

№10

1.Let`s talk about different types of houses. Tell me about the house/flat you live in.

2. Do you find your flat a comfortable place for living?

3.What questions will you ask your friend who is going to move about his/ her new home?

4.Your friend wants to decorate his/ her new flat. Give him/ her some advice how to furnish it.

5.What type of house would you prefer to live in? Why?

1.Let`s talk about different types of houses. Tell me about the house/flat you live in.

We have a nice flat in a new block of flats. Our flat is on the fourth floor. It has all modern conveniences: central heating, gas, electricity, cold and hot running water, a lift and a chute to carry rubbish down.

There are three rooms, a kitchen, a bathroom and a hall in our flat. The living-room is the largest and most comfortable room in the flat. The bedroom is smaller than the living-room.

It’s really wonderful to have a room for yourself. My room is not large but very cosy. There isn’t much furniture in it, only the most necessary. It has a computer desk and an armchair before it. In the right-hand corner there is a bookcase full of books and magazines. Near it there is a sofa. In my opinion, the study is the best room in our flat.

But the warmest place in our flat is the kitchen, I think — the place where the whole family gathers every evening not only to have supper together, but also to speak and rest. I like the English proverb: “My home is my castle” because my flat is, indeed, my castle.

Do you find your flat a comfortable place for living?

Yes, it’s a comfortable place for living. There is everything for living, all conveniences. I like the English proverb: “My home is my castle” because my flat is, indeed, my castle.

What questions will you ask your friend who is going to move about his/ her new home?

- Is your flat far or close to the centre of the city?

- How many rooms are there in your flat?

- Is it far from our school?

- How much time will it take you to get to your school?

Your friend wants to decorate his/ her new flat. Give him/ her some advice how to furnish it.

I think it will be reasonable to surf the Internet in search of some examples of a design. If you choose a certain style then it will be easy to decide about the furniture. I wouldn’t recommend to overcrowd the room with the furniture. There should be everything that is necessary. In this case you’ll have enough space and air in your room. Besides it’s easier to clean such rooms.

But the most important thing about the design of any room is to make it cosy.

What type of house would you prefer to live in? Why?

I would like to live in a detached house with a big garden because there is a lot of free space surrounding the building and it belongs only to my family. I can do whatever I’d like to be done in my house. The disadvantage is that all repairs in the house should be made by the owner.

№11

1. Now let’s talk about food. What can you tell me about eating habits in Belarus?

2. Do you personally follow the rules of a healthy way of life? Why (not)?

3. What questions can you ask me about my eating habits?

4. Which national dishes can you recommend a tourist to taste in Belarus?

5. Scientists say that fast food is unhealthy but teenagers can’t stop eating it. What do you think about it?