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3. WEATHER What’s the weather like today? What’s the weather like in your country? What’s the weather like in winter/summer/ automn/spring What’s your favourite type of weather and why?

4. Why do you learn English? To meet and communicate with people who live in different countries To make new friends To find a better job To travel/ to go on holiday abroad For school and university studies To raise your social status To understand films and music To live in a foreign country The Internet and social media.

5. My flat Where is it located? (in the city cente, in the suburbs, in the village,in a town, in the desert island) What does it look like? (cosy, comfortable, spacious, modern, old –fashioned) What furniture is there? (bed, sofa, armchair, table, desk, wardrobe, drawer, carpet, bookshelf) What facilities are there (central heating, TV set, computer) Decoration: pictures, posters, wallpaper, curtains) Flatmates (friendly, sociable, noisy, quiet, polite, snokers/non-smokers)

6. My perfect flat 1.Where is it located? 2.What does it look like? 3.What furniture is there? 4.What facilities are there 5.Decoration 6.Flatmates:

7. My hometown I live in a big city/small town/village I live in the city centre/ in the suburbs I live alone/ with my family/ with my flatmates I live in a house/ in a flat/ in a block of flats What facilities and shops are there? (There is a swimming pool, tennis court,.... I like living in my hometown because...... (There are good schools and universities,.. I don’t like living in my city because: There is a lot of noise and crime,.......

8. LIVING IN A CITY Advantages + There are more schools and universities There are more jobs There are more places to go out (pubs, clubs) It’s easy to meet new people You don’t get bored. It’s more interesting Transport is better Disadvantages - There is more crime There is more noise There is more traffic It is crouded It is more expensive It is difficult to find a job and to buy a flat It is diifficult to make new friends It’s easy to get lost

9. My family My name is.........and I am a................ My parents live in......... My mother’s name is..... and she is............ My father’s name is.....and he works as..... I have got...... younger/older sisters/brothers and they are married/still studying. My brother/ sister is a................ I I don’t see my family very often because..... I visit them twice a year: at Christmas and........

10. My name is.........and I live in...............(city) I am (married/single) My husband’s name is...(name) and he is a...(job) I’ve got.....(a child/children): a son/daughter His/her name is......(name) and he is a......(job) My parents live in.........(country) My mother’s name is.....and she is a.....(job) My father’s name is.....and he is a.....(job) I’ve got.....(younger/older)brother/brothers I’ve got.....a sister/sisters My brothers and sister live in...........and they are....... (married/single)

11. My best friend..........is my best friend She is....(age) She is tall/ short/ middle hight and slim/ a bit overweight (appearance) She’s got..........eyes and.........,..........hair. She is very atractive/good-looking/handsome I like her very much because she is very helpful/ honest/friendly (personality) She is my best friend because... I can trust her I can count on her She makes me laugh

12. My holiday plans I am going on holiday.....(this summer) I am going to visit....(place) I am going with my...(friends, family,..) We are going to stay there for...(3 days, a week,.. We are going by...(car, plane,...) We are staying...(place) First we are going to....(holiday activities) Moreover, we are going to.....

13. My plans for the weekend..........is my favourite day At the weekend I really like.............. In the morning I am usually....... In the afternoon, I usually..... In the evening, I enjoy... On Saturday, I am going to... On Sunday, I am going to

14. Likes and dislikes I like playing (sport) My favourite sport is.............. I like listening to (music) My favourite singer/ band is.......... I enjoy reading................ My favourite book/ magazine is........ I like watching....... My favourite film/ series/TV program is...

15. I don’t like playing................. I don’t enjoy listening to............... I hate watching.............. I don’t like people who....... I hate eating....... Waiting in a traffic jeam.......makes me angry Waiting in a queue in a shop... People talking on the phone.... smoking in public places..... Noise loud cars/car alarms......

16. WHERE WERE YOU YESTERDAY? I was....................yesterday......................................................this weekend..................................................last night........................................................ Last summer..................................................on Friday.........................................................yesterday..........................

17. My job Do you work indoors or outdoors? / in a factory or an office? with your hands Do you work with your hands? Do you wear a uniform? Do you work part-time or full-time? Do you work from 9-5? Do you work regular hours? Do you work at weekends? Do you work with people or machines? Are you in a service industry? Do you sell something? Do you earn a lot of money? Must you have good qualifications to do your job? What skills do you need to do this job?

18. My ideal job working with people working with information or ideas working with things a good salary nine-to-five job with no shift work being able to work flexible hours being able to work part-time long holidays regular pay rise job security good promotion prospects opportunities for early retirement