1
find the definitions (a-e) for the following words (1-5) and write down 5 combinations of numbers and letters with a comma
1. turn the tv up
2. turn over
3. tv licence
4. commercials
5. favorite programs

a. programs you like most
b. money you have to pay if you have a tv
c. the advertisements between programs
d. to increase the volume
e. to change to a different channel
2
match the words (1-6) and the descriptions (a-f) and write down 6 combinations of numbers and letters with a comma
1. weather report
2. tv guide
3. chat show
4. documentary
5. commercial
6. national news

a. it helps us learn about new products, but it can be pretty annoying.
b. it helps us choose what to wear and whether to take an umbrella.
c. it helps us choose what to watch.
d. the presenter interviews guests (usually celebrities) in informal atmosphere.
e. it tells us what is going on in our country.
f. it provides us with interesting facts about animals, historical events, inventors, etc.

1. Have you seen the picture by W.? Yes, I have.
How do you like it?
I like it very much.
2. Have you ever been to Paris? Yes, I went there last winter.
3. Is Father at home? No, he hasn't come yet.
4. I've just finished work and I'm reading a book now.
5. Where's your son? He hasn't come home from school yet.
I think he's still playing football.
6. When did your children come back to town? They haven't come back yet.
7. Have you done the translation already? You began it only 20 minutes ago.
8. Have you finished the work yet? Can I have a look at it? Certainly. I finished it an
hour ago.
9. I had just had breakfast and read the paper, I answered. Did you get up so late? he said and asked me to go to his place at once.
10. When did you come to Moscow? A week ago.

     In my opinion, the weather is one of the key you have to take into account when you plan your holiday. For example, it’s unwise to go to a sunny hot country during rain seasons if you want to sunbathe. As for the most favourable weather for a holiday, it depends on what a person wants: some people fond of cool weather, other keen on hot. Some prefer snow other just light breeze. So, I agree with a famous proverb: Tastes differ.  

    As for me, I also think that there is a direct link between the weather and a person’s emotional state. I have heard that some scientists are sure that lack of sunlight leads to depression. Here I can put a personal example: my granny usually feels depressed, ill and has headaches in November. This month has least number of sunny days. Also it is well known that people with mental diseases feel worse in spring and in autumn.

    I have guests a few times a week. All members of my family are very sociable and communication is very important part of our life. I suppose that hospitality means being polite, friendly and take care of guests. Host and hostess should feel comfortable themselves and make their guests feel comfortable too.