New Stamps for His Collection;

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Task 2 (2-3 minutes)

You and your sister/brother are choosing a birthday present for your father. There are three options to choose from.

You have to decide on one of them:

-a camera;

- new stamps for his collection;

- tickets for the important football match.

You begin the conversation. The teacher will do the role of your sister/brother.

Remember to:

be active and polite

P. – There are only two days left before father’s birthday but we haven’t decided on anything about the present yet. What do you think what present to chose? I don’t have any ideas, do you?

T. – I don’t either. It’s not easy to choose the present for a father.

P. – Oh, I have an idea. What about a new camera?

T. – Good idea, but I think it costs too expensive. We haven’t got enough money for a new camera.

P. – Agree. You are quite right. We should think about father’s hobbies and interests.

T.- What about his collection of stamps?

P. – You mean, it will be nice to buy new stamps for his collection?

T. – I think, new stamps can make a good present.

P. - No, it’s boring. And we don’t know what stamps he has. What does he like most of all?

T. – As far as I know, he is fond of football.

P. – Oh, yes! What about a ticket for the next football match. I’ve heard it will be very important and the father was planning to go there.

T. – Great! Not very expensive and very unusual.

P. –I think, father will be happy!

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Task 2 (2-3 minutes)

You and your partner have decided to go in for sport.

Before making a decision ask and find out:

- which sport activity would be better

- how much it costs to join the sport club

- where it is situated

- how often you are going to go there

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of your partner.

Remember to:

- be active and polite;

- ask the questions and find out all the information you need;

- decide what sport cub you will go to.

P. – Hello! Nice to meet you. Haven’t seen you for ages! How are you?

T. Fine, thanks and you?

P. – I’m fine. What about going in for sport?

T. – Oh, it’s a good idea. Swimming, boxing or something else?

P. – I don’t know exactly but I would like to join the spot club. What do you think about it?

T. – Nice idea! I know that not far from here there is a new sport club. I visited it last week.

P. – Wow, not far from here? Great! Do you know what facilities can the club offer?

T. – I’ve learnt that we can find a swimming pool, 3 gyms, sauna, courts for tennis there.

P. – Fantastic! I would like to go to the gym. What about you?

T.- As for me I’m fond of tennis.

P. - Not bad! Do you know how much does it cost to join the sport club?

T.- Of course I know! To join the sport club will cost you 100 pounds per month.

P. – Oh, no! It’s too expensive! I need somewhere cheaper.

T. – I know other sport club. It is not new, but cheaper. Two Bus Stops from here but the price will be 50 pounds per month.

P. – Fine! Will you join me?

T. – Of course I will.

P. – Thanks. By the way, how often are you going to go there?

T. – The club is open daily from 8 a.m. till 9 p.m. And three times a week will be enough, I think!

P. – Thanks for the information, we will join this sport club tomorrow, agreed?

T. – Ok, till tomorrow! Bye!

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Task 2 (2–3 minutes)

Imagine that you and your friend are in the BritishMuseum. You are trying to decide which hall to begin with- the hall devoted to Ancient Egypt, the picture gallery ,the exhibition of ancient books or the anthropological hall.

Remember to:

- be active and polite

- make a dicision to satisfy both of you

P.- Hi! Haven’t seen you for ages,

- Hi! Haven’t seen you for age, too

P-How are you?

-I’m fine ,thanks And you?

P- I’m fine too. So, let’s go inside. You see ,the BritishMuseum consists of three halls- the hall devoted to Ancient Egypt, the picture gallery ,the exhibition of ancient books or the anthropological hall and we should decide what to see first

- Shall we begin with the exhibition of ancient books? I‘m fond of books especially old ones

P--It’s great, but I’m interested in Ancient Egypt with all its mummies. What do you think about it?

-It’s a good idea, but the exhibition of ancient books closes earlier than the others

P-O.K. then! Let’s go there first .And what about the picture gallery?

-Sure! We’ll visit it later. Besides, there is a temporary exhibition in the picture gallery but you’ll have to pay an admission fee.

P-Well, let’s start our excursion!

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Task 2 (2–3 minutes)

You have just arrived from Moscow at Gatwick airport. You can’t find your luggage

Ask an airport officer what to do. Remember to

-say your name and the flight number.

-ask when and where you can get your luggage.

-say where you are going to stay(the address of the hotel)

-ask what documents you need to get the luggage

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of the airport officer.

Remember to:

- ask the questions and find out all the information you need

- decide what your friend will do

P-Hello! Could you help me? My name is…I’ve just arrived from Moscow and can’t find my luggage

-Oh, I’m sorry to hear that. What is your flight number?

P-The number of my flight is 78…Oh, I don’t know what to do…

-Don’t worry! Wait a minute, please! I’ll check on the computer…..You see, your luggage was left in the airport in Moscow

P-Oh, thanks a lot about the information… but when and where can I get my luggage?

-. It will be delivered the next flight later this afternoon. Sorry, where you are going to stay?

P-At the hotel not far from here

- So, tell me the address and your luggage will be sent directly to the hotel.

P-Oh, it’s great! What documents shall I need to get the luggage back?

-Well, a passport, of course

P-Thanks for information! Bye-bye!!!!

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Task 2 (2–3 minutes)

Your classmate has a birthday soon so his friends agreed to give him a surprise birthday party.

Discuss with your friends where to organize it. You can choose from:

- your home

- a cafe

- a disco club

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of your friend .

Remember to:

- discuss all the questions

- be polite when agreeing/disagreeing with your friend

- take an active part in the conversation;

*explain the situation

*come up with ideas

*give good reasons

*find out your friend’s attitudes and take them into account

*invite your friend to come up with suggestions

*come to an agreement

-Hello!

-Hi!

-Do you know Ann has a birthday soon?

-You don’t say so! Why not give a surprise party for her?

- Oh, It’s a good idea, we can meet at my place, my parents are out on holiday.

-It sounds good but it’s a bit troublesome, all this washing up, you know.

-Yes, you are right, it would be better go to a cafe.

-Your idea is quiet modern and fresh. But don’t you think it’s too expensive?

-Oh, I have forgotten about the money. Do you have any suggestions?

- What about going to a disco club.

-A disco club seems attractive. I think everybody will take the idea.

-OK. We could agree on our choice. Bye.

- Bye-bye

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Task 2 (2–3 minutes)

You’ve come to a language school. You would like to take an English course. Your parents can pay ₤30 per week. You have time to study on weekdays in the afternoon.

Before making a decision ask the course administrator about

- the timetable and the starting day

- the price

- the entrance exam (if you have to take it or not)

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of the course

administrator.

Remember to:

- be active and polite

- ask the questions and find out all the information you need

- decide on the course you will take

Read and learn the dialogue

P.-Excuse me, I’d like to take an English course at your school.

T.-Oh, we have quite a lot of different courses here. You can choose the time and level.

P.- Does it mean that I’ll have to take the entrance exam?

T.- Yes, I think you’ll have to write a test to make it easy to find out what level you are.

P.- I see. Do you happen to know when the classes usually start? I only have time on weekdays in the afternoon.

T.- It depends. As soon as you know your level I’ll be able to tell you the exact time.

P.- Well, and how much should I pay for the course? The fact is that my parents can pay only ₤30 per week.

T. – Oh, I don’t think it will cost you more.

P. –It’s great. When shall I start?

T.- Ok, you can write the entrance exam tomorrow at 9 in the morning and to know the results in the afternoon. So you’ll be able to start the day after tomorrow.

P.- Thank you very much. Good bye.

T.- Good bye.

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Task 2 (2–3 minutes)

You need to get from London to oxford. You need to be there at 2 pm tomorrow. You mustn’t be late.

Ask the receptionist in your hotel about

- if you can get to Oxford by train

- the timetable

- the travelling time

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of the receptionist.

Remember to:

- be active and polite

- ask the questions and find out all the information you need

- decide on the train you will take

Read and learn the dialogue

P.-Hello.

T.-Hello. How can I help you?

P.-Could you tell me how I can get to Oxford?

T.- Of course, I can. The best way to get to Oxford is to go there by train. There is a railway station not far from here.

P.- I see. Do you happen to know when the train leaves? I need to be there at 2 pm tomorrow.

T.- I can find it out for you. More then that, we can reserve tickets for the guests of the hotel.

P.- Oh, It would be very nice. Thank you. What time do you think I have to start? I can’t be late.

T. – Let me have a look at the timetable. There are some trains at 7 a.m., 10 a.m., 1 a.m. and 6 p.m.

P. – How long does it take to get there?

T.- Oh, it takes an hour and a half to get to Oxford.

P. - Which one do you think will suit me?

T.- So, you need a ticket for 10 a.m. tomorrow, is it right?

P.- OK, Thank you very much. When and where can I get my ticket?

T.- You can pick it up here in an hour. Good bye.

P.- Good bye.

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Task 2 (2–3 minutes)

You want to buy a T-shirt for your sister as a souvenir. Your sister wears size 8. She likes bright colours.

Ask the shop assistant about

- the sizes they’ve got

- the prices

- the colours

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of the shop assistant.

Remember to:

- be active and polite

- ask the questions and find out all the information you need

- decide on the course you will take

Read and learn the dialogue

P.- Good morning.

T.- Good morning. Can I help you?

P.- Yes, please. I’d like to buy this T-shirt as a souvenir for my sister. What sizes do you have?

T.- Let me see. We’ve got these T-shirts from the 8th to 16th sizes.

P.- OK. My sister wears size 8. What colours do you have?

T.- The choice is quite rich. We have grey, black, white, red, light blue, orange, light green.

P.- Oh, I think orange is good for her. She likes bright colours. How much are they?

T. –They are 2 pounds for piece.

P. –It’s great. It isn’t very expensive.

T.- Well, which one have you chosen?

P. – I think orange will be good for her.

T. – You can pay for it at the cash desk.

P.- Thank you very much. Good bye.

T.- Good bye.

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Task 2

You are staying in London with a group of other students. You would like to buy a book about London for your parents. They are interested in architecture. You’ve only got £20. Before making a decision ask the shop assistant about

-what books they have about London

-whether the books have information about architecture of the city

-the price

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of the shop assistant.

Remember to:

- be active and polite

- ask questions and find out all the information you need

- decide which book you will buy

Экзаменуемый: I’m staying in London with a group of students. I would like to buy a book about London for parents

Экзаменатор-собеседник: Hello! CanIhelpyou?

Экзаменуемый: Sorry! Hello! I’d like to buy a book about London for parents.

Экзаменатор-собеседник: We have two new books about London: “Famous People of London” and “The Streets of London”.

Экзаменуемый: Have the books got information about architecture of the city?

Экзаменатор-собеседник: “Famous People of London” contains stories about people who played important roles in the history of the city. There are portraits of the famous people and photos ofold London. “The Streets of London” has some essential information about the sights and buildings of London. There are big colour photos of the most famous cathedrals, palaces and buildings.

Экзаменуемый: Very good! And what about the price? Are they expensive?

Экзаменатор-собеседник: “Famous People of London” - £15; “The Streets of London”- £20.

Экзаменуемый: OK. I’ll take the book about London’s streets.

Экзаменатор-собеседник: You are going to take “The Streets of London”, aren’t you?.

Экзаменуемый: Yes, please.

Экзаменатор-собеседник: Here you are.

Экзаменуемый: Thanks ….

Экзаменатор-собеседник: You can pay for the book at the exit. Bye!

Экзаменуемый: Thanks. Bye!

Task 2 (2 – 3 minutes)

You are staying in London with a group of other students. You would like to buy a book about London for your parents. They are interested in architecture. You can spend only 10 pounds for the book.

Before making a decision ask the shop assistant about

− what books about London they have

− whether the books have information about architecture of the city

− the price

You begin the conversation. The teacher will play the part of the shop assistant.

Remember to:

− be active and polite

− ask questions and find out all the information you need

− decide which book you will like

P-Hello!

-Hello! Can I help you ?
P-Could you tell me what books about London you have?

-Certainly! There is a great choice of books about people who played important roles in the history of the city .Here you can see the portraits of famous people and photos of old London.

P-Sorry! Is there any information about architecture of the city?

-Sure! There is a book “The Streets of London” where you can find some information about the sights and buildings of London. Besides, there are some photos of the most famous cathedrals, palaces and buildings.

P- Well, what is the price?

-Oh, let me see…. 20 pounds.

P-Well, the price is reasonable.

-Well, are you buying it?

P-Yes, here is the money

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