Text 7 Exercise 1. You will hear the telephone conversation of two young people. While listening choose the correct answer for each question from the three given. 1. Why did Mandy go to Malta? a) she won a lottery b) she got the tour as a Christmas present c) she got the tour as a birthday present 2. How did Mandy travel to Malta? a) by car b) by airplane c) by train 3. Who did Mandy go on holiday with? a) her aunt and uncle b) her parents c) her friends 4. What is the weather like on the island? a) sunny b) rainy c) hot and humid 5. What food do traditional restaurants serve? a) fish and chips b) steaks c) fish and vegetables 6. What is Gozo? a) an island b) a city c) a mountain 7. When is Mandy going home? a) tomorrow b) next week c) next Tuesday SPEECH EXERCISES Exercise 1. Express your own opinion 1. What is the best way for you to relax? 2. When do you usually have a good time? 3. What are you interested in? 4. How does your hobby influence your life style? 5. What do you devote your free time to? 6. How do you usually spend your week-ends? 7. What do you prefer to do during your holidays? 8. Where do you like to “go out”? 9. What kind of sport do you go in for? 10.What activities do you like to take part in? Exercise 2. Speak about a) Your day off. How do you spend your free time? b) What is hobby? What hobbies do you now? What hobbies do you have? c) Sport in our life. Famous kinds of sport in different countries. d) Optional task: How can hobby help you in your life? WRITTEN TASKS. Exercise 1. Write a letter. a) This is a part of Andy’s letter. “... I’m starting to feel unfit! Do you do much exercise? How often do you do exercise? What should I do to get fit? I’m thinking of joining a gym. Is that a good idea? What else would you recommend? Write soon. Love, Andy” b) This is a part of a letter from your English pen friend. “… I can’t wait to come and stay with you next month. We’re going to have such a lot of fun! What do you think the weather will be like? What kind of clothes should I bring with me? How much money do I need? Have you arranged any interesting things for us to do? Let me know! Hope to hear from you soon. Love, Alex” Observe the rules of letter writing. Exercise 2. Comment on the following statement Some people say that hobby can influence your lifestyle. Others don’t agree with it. Express your opinion and give reasons for it. Give other people’s arguments and explain why they are wrong. Don’t forget to make a conclusion. Follow the plan: 1. Make a general statement of the problem 2. Give you opinion with arguments for it. 3. Give other people’s opinion and explain why they are not right. 4. Make the conclusion.