Write the biography of one of your favourite actors , writers or artists or a music group.

A recent news story – something that happened in your town, country or the world.

Write the recipe off your favourite dish.

Is there a generation gap between you and your parents?

What are your plans for the nearest future and do you have long-termed plans?

Give the descriptions of one of your visits to some other town , city or country.

What would you advise a foreigner to see and do in your city?

What do you know about Napoleon, Columbus, Elizabeth II, Thatcher?

What should people on Earth do in order to save our planet?

The most important event of the XX century.

Задание 3. Выучите предлагаемые ответы либо предложите свои ответы и ответьте на вопросы письменно:

1 What are you doing tonight ?

  I don’t know yet. I’m in two minds.

 2. Would you like to go out ? / Do you feel like going to …

Yes , that’s a good idea / That sounds like a good idea . / Well , I cant say

  I feel like it really. / No , I don’t think that’s such a good idea. / I think I    would rather stay at home.

3. Have you been to …

Have you seen Andrew recently ?

No, I haven’t . He is away / Yes , I have . He is working hard, revising for the exams.

 4.  Have you heard about Peter ?

 

  What’s the matter ? / What happened ? / I think he is all right . He is going abroad one of these days.

5. I am not very well today

 

   Have you got caught cold ? / have you got temperature ? / Can I help you ?/ You’d better go home and take some medicine / Are you off color ? /   You must have run down

6. Is there any mineral water in the …

 

    I’m afraid there isn’t any. I’ve just had the last bottle./ I’m sorry , but there isn’t any. / I hope there is. I bought it today.

7. Are you good at computers ? / A user or more ? /

I’m afraid not, but I’m working hard at the moment. I hope to become a good user of it soon /

8. Do you mind if I / open the window / smoke … /

That would be fine / I’ll be much obliged / No, thank you / Please , don’t / Don’t bother , I’ll manage it. / Not at all at the moment . / I wouldn’t mind

9. Could you tell me the time , please ?

I’m sorry , I don’t know. I don’t have a watch. / Oh , yes. It’s exactly … / It is nearly …

Are you sure your watch is right ?

Yes , certainly / I’m not sure. My watch is slow ( fast ) / I forgot to wind

the clock / watch .

10. Could you tell me the way to … ?

Go straight on / Follow the signs / It’s a long way from here / It’s quite a distance from here / You are going in the opposite direction / take the second turning on your left / Certainly , with pleasure / Could you give me a lift ?

11. Could you pass me the book / the salt .../

Most willingly / Here you are. / That goes without saying / Certainly… I’m looking forward to pass you it.

12. When does the train / arrive ?

When did the plane arrive / take off ?

at 11 p.m.

13. Thanks a lot.

You are always welcome / That was a pleasure / No trouble at all / I’m glad you liked it / I’m the one who ought.

14.  Your new hairdo / haircut / bag / skirt , etc. looks nice

 

Do you really like it ? / Thank you for the compliment / You are

 flattering me / Thank you for telling me about it. / I like it myself.

15. What does your best friend do ?

He works in the bank.

16. Where do you usually go on holiday ?

I go surfing , skiing / I go camping in the mountains / I go on a cruise / I go for a boat trip on the lake.

/ What about this year ? /

16. You could take my umbrella .

No , thank you. I’ve got my own / The rain has stopped / I’ll be  very thankful to you / Could I ? It would be very kind of you.

17. Do you think I should buy this hat / go for a boat trip / ?

I don’t know. It’s up to you to decide. / Don’t risk it / Think twice before you go.

18. I can’t wait any longer - let’s …

You may go then / let’s take a taxi / let’s phone Mike / let’s hurry

19. I can’t find my pen anywhere .

You must have lost it / take my one / It’s no great loss to you / It serves you right / That isn’t typical for you ?

20. Why didn’t you come yesterday ?

Sorry … I was invited to the party / I’m awfully sorry , but it passed (went) out from my mind. / I didn’t feel well / I was very busy / I was completely run down ( worn out ) /

Mary is 22 today .

  Really ? My congratulations to her / Is she having a birthday party tonight ?

22. She has failed at the exams .

 Bad luck. What went wrong ? / Oh, I see. Well , all I can say is better luck

 next time .

23. What has happened to Mary ?

 

She has failed at the exams. / She has lost her job. / She got married not long ago.

24. Are you hungry / thirsty / cold / tired …/ ?

Yes , I’d like something to drink / to eat / I’m hungry as a hunter / It’s very hot in here / I’m not feeling well today / would you mind closing the door, please ? / Yes , I’ve completely worn out.

25. John says he  can’t come

It’s so typical of him / The same old story / That’s all we need / I wish he could / I’m sick and tired of it.

26. I bought a ticket for you.

That’s great . I’ll go and get dressed at once / It’s very kind (nice) of you / It’s very considerate of you.

27. Wonderful , it’s Friday at last !

Have a nice weekend / What are your plans ? / Have a nice time / A very enjoyable weekend to you .

28.  Do you know where the nearest bank is ?

( as in p. 8 )

30. They said they could lend us some money.

It would be wonderful. / I appreciate your concern for me / It’s very considerate of them / it does them credit / Good idea

31. You will have to help Ted with his job.

 

That goes without saying. As you say / I don’t mind / What are you driving at ? / Not me / What’s the rush ? / All i n good time / I hate to / I’m looking forward to …

31. Do you know that

 Napoleon was afraid of the cats ? / one hundred years ago people travelled by train ? / didn’t watch TV ? / didn’t travel by plane ? / made telephone calls ? / listened to records ?/ didn’t write with ball - point pens ?/

  It’s incredible ! / Really ? I don’t believe .