In days to come
1. Choose the correct response. Then, act out the exchanges.
1. A: How are you getting on with the course?
B: a) I’m really enjoying it.
b) Well done.
2. A: what are your plans for next year?
B: a) How about you?
b) I’m thinking of going to university to study Physics.
3. A: I’ve decided to be a programmer.
B: a) I’m really happy.
b) That’s good.
4. A: Have you heard from Chris lately?
B: a) He sent me a card three days ago.
b) He won’t tell me.
5. A: It’s a lot of hard work.
B: a) That’s cool!
b) I can imagine!
2. Use the phrases and the ideas below to ask and answer questions about the future.
- study a foreign language
- help homeless people
- travel abroad
- learn to play a musical instrument
- join a (drama) club
- apply for a job as ….
- get a job
- go to university
- join a charity
Asking
- Have you made any/ What are your plans for …. (next year/ after the exams etc.)
- What are you planning/ hoping/going to do ….. (next year etc.)?
Responding
- I’m going/planning/ hoping/ thinking of ….
- I’ve decided/ made up my mind to ….
- I guess/think I’ll ...
- If I can, I’d (really) like to/ think it would be great to …..
- I’ve always wanted to ...
Example: - Have you made any plans for next year?
- Well, I think it would be great to get a job, but I haven’t made up my mind yet. How about you?
- Well, ...
3. Use these phrases to make up a few sentences according to the situation.
You meet your friend a few months after you have both left school.
Ask each other how things are going?
4. Which of the following do you prefer and why? Mention the advantages and disadvantages of both options.
Do you prefer …
1) studying at home or in a school library?
2) revising on your own or with a friend?
3) using electronic books or paper textbooks?
4) having an online class or a face-to-face class?
5) having individual or group lessons?
6) listening to a lecture or discussing things with a teacher?
7) watching films or reading books in English?
8) practicing your speaking skills or doing grammar exercises?
9) having an online class with the camera on or off?
10) doing your homework in advance or burning the midnight oil/
11) starting revising in advance or putting it off till the last moment?
12) studying in the morning or in the evening?
13) studying yourself or with a private tutor?
Relationships
I. Choose the right answer. Only one answer is correct.
1. (An orphan, A foster child, An adopted child) is a child whose parents are dead.
2. Jack and Jill quarreled a lot and finally decided to (grow apart, quit, break up).
3. The wedding feast went on until midnight but the ___________and the __________left before that (wife and husband, bride and groom, fiancé and fiancée).
4. He was still (alone, bachelor, lonely) at the age of 50.
5. James had known Sally for three years before he made (an offer, a suggestion, a proposal).
6. She (broke off, stopped, refused) her engagement.
7. A (widow, widower, widowed) is a man whose wife has died and who hasn’t married again.
8. In high school, Mike didn’t (have meetings, have appointments, make dates) with girls. He was too shy.
9. A (bosom friend, comrade, mate) is a very close friend who you rely on and trust the most.
10. Helen, I want to (divide, share, lead) my life with you! Will you marry me, darling?
II. Answer the questions. Use your answers to tell your partner about your family.
1) Who’s in your immediate/extended family?
2) How do you get on with your family members?
3) What family cultural traditions are there in your country?
4) What is important in your family?
5) What does family mean to you?
III. Answer the questions on the topic. Begin your answers with: As for me / In my opinion / To my mind / In my view.
1. Does family play a very important part in your life? Why / Why not?
2. Is it important for people to be legally married? Why do you think so?
3. What is the best age for getting married? Why?
4. How many children should a family ideally have? Give your resons.
5. Why are there so many divorces in the modern world? Are they a curse or a blessing?
6. Is a marriage contract a good idea? Why? / Why not?
7. Can parents and children understand each other? What can help to bridge generation gap?
8. What in your view is the biggest problem in connection with family life?
IV. Discuss the following questions:
Are there any rules in your family?
What are they? Are they important for you?
V. Think what you are allowed to do and what you have to do. Choose the ideas that are true for you. Speak about the rules in your family using the phrases from the list.
Model: in our family we all have household chores. I have to wash the dishes.
do household chores
come home late
prepare meals
watch TV
talk on the phone
be allowed to use the bath
have to do take out the garbage
wash the car
water the flowers
walk the dog
Travel
1. Match the activities with the pictures.
| To take pictures | To visit castles | To enjoy the countryside | To go camping |
| To do shopping | To go on a cruise | To build sandcastles | To go sightseeing |
| To visit historical places |
2. Choose the correct response.
1. A: would you like a window seat?
B: a) First class, please.
b) I’d prefer one next to the aisle
2. A: May I see your passport, please?
B: a) Yes, of course. Here you are.
b) Thank you.
3. A: Would you mind if I squeezed past you?
B: a) Not at all.
b) There’s no room for any other luggage
4. A: I can’t reach the overhead locker. Would you mind putting my bag up for me?
B: a) Of course not/
b) No, go ahead.
5. A: Can I take two items of hand luggage?
B: a) I have an e-ticket.
b) I’m afraid only one is allowed.
3. Use the language below to act. out exchanges using the prompts, as in the example.
- help me with my luggage out exchanges using the prompts, as in the example
- tell me where passport control is
- help me pack my luggage
- collect my ticket
Requesting
Could/Can you please …?
Have you got any ….?
Would it be OK if ….?
Agreeing/Refusing
Yes, of course. It’s …../ Yes, that’s fine.
I’m afraid ….. / I’m sorry, but …
I’d like to, but ….
Example: - Could you please help me with my luggage?
- Yes, of course.
4. Which of the following would you prefer and why? Mention the advantages and disadvantages of both options.
1) To hire a car or to use public transport?
2) To lie on the beach or to go on a sightseeing tour?
3) To buy non-returnable tickets in advance and to pay less or to buy more expensive tickets which you can return?
4) To stay in a luxurious hotel with your parents or to stay in a youth hostel with your friends?
5) To pay more and stay in a hotel in the city center or to pay less and live further from the main tourist attractions?
6) To go on a package tour or to be an independent traveller?
7) To have a guided tour of a museum or to explore it on your own?
5. Discuss with a partner.
1) Which would you prefer: to buy train or plane tickets online or in a ticket office? Why?
2) Why do people stop at service stations?
3) Why can a flight be delayed or cancelled? What do passengers do in such situations?
4) Why can someone miss their flight?
5) What can you find in a really luxurious hotel?
6) What are the best ways to travel round your country? Why?
Where there’s a will, there’ a way
1. Use the language below to act out short exchanges for the following situations.
- You found out that your best friend is lying to you and you are angry.
- Your friends are trying to make you miss lessons from school but you don’t want to.
- You didn’t do well in your exams and you have problems with your friends.
Asking
- You don’t look very well. What’s up?
- Are you all right? You look a bit nervous/worried, etc.
Expressing negative feelings
- Well, I could be better.
- I’m (a bit/really) nervous/worried/fed up, etc.
- Nothing’s going right in my life.
Sympathising/Encouraging
- Cheer up! Things can’t be that bad!
- I’m sorry to hear that, but I’m sure everything will be all right.
- I’m so sorry. You really need …
- I know what you mean.
Expressing extreme feelings
- I’m ready to explode!
- … is/are driving me crazy!
- I’m just going mad!
- I can’t stand … any more.
2. Choose the correct response.
1. A: Please lend me some money. It would mean a lot to me.
B: a) Oh, all right then, just this once!
b) It’s no big deal.
2. A: Come to football practice with me! Come on, it’ll be fun!
B: a) I’m busy then.
b) Well, I suppose I could.
3. A: Can you tell Joe I like him? Oh, go on, please!
B: a) No, I’m afraid I really can’t.
b) OK, thank you.
3. Complete the exchanges using the phrases below.
- Well, I could be better.
- It’s not a big deal.
- Well, suit yourself!
- All right, just this once.
- Sure I suppose we could.
- It’s not a big deal.
1. A: I’m really sorry I scratched your CD.
B: ……
2. A: Can you help me with my homework?
B: …….
3. A: Are you alright? You don’t look very well.
B: ……
4. A: You don’t need to drive me to the shops. I’ll take a bus.
B: ……
5. A: Let’s go see the football game. It might be fun!
B: …….
4. Choose the correct response.
1. A: My life cannot get any worse.
B: a) Cheer up! Things can’t be that bad.
b) I’m just going mad.
2. A: You look very angry, Peter.
B: a) I’m so sorry. You really need support.
b) I’m ready to explode!
3. A: Come to the party with me! It’ll be fun!
B: a) It’s no big deal.
b) Thanks, I’d love to.
4. A: Please help me with my project.
B: a) Oh, all right then, just this once.
b) OK, thank you.