Задание 1. Прочитайте и переведите текст

My Day Off

Most people in our country work five days a week but students and pupils work six days. They have only one day off, it is Sunday. I like this day very much. You needn't hurry anywhere and you may go wherever you like after your week's work. On this day I wake up later than usual.

As soon as I get up I air the room and do my bed. Then I have breakfast, clear away the dishes and wash up.

Two more hours for getting ready with my homework and I am free. I meet my friends and we discuss our plans together. We can go to the cinema or to the theatre, to museums and parks.

In fine weather we also like to be out of town. We find a nice place somewhere in the forest or on the bank of the river. We lie in the sun, play different games and swim. When the weather is bad my friends come to my place and we listen to music or go to the cinema. We like films about the life of the youth abroad. On the way home we usually discuss the films we've seen. Sometimes we receive guests at our places or go for a walk. I enjoy my days off very much.

Задание 2. Подберите к каждому вопросу наиболее подходящий ответ

1. What do you like to do on week-ends? 2. What are you going to do this weekend? 3. Are you a good swimmer? 4. What are you doing next Sunday? 5. What will you do if it rains? 6. What sport do you like to do on vacation? 7. Can you play it well? 8.What does your sister like to do on weekends? 9. How much television do you watch every week? 10. What were you doing last night? 11. Did you like it? 12. What is your favourite outdoor game? 13. What is your favourite indoor game? 14. Who is the best chess player in the world? 15. Did you enjoy your vacation? 16. Did you have a good time on vacation? 17. What do you hate doing?

a) I don't swim very well, but I like swimming. It relaxes me. b) About two hours. c) I'll develop some film. d) I like to play volleyball. e) I guess I'll spend the weekend swimming. f) Yes, I can. / No, I can't g) I like to read. I also like watching TV. h) She likes to watch television and knit. i) It depends on the weather. I may take some pictures unless it rains. j) I was watching a film on T.V. k) I liked most of it, but not all of it. l) Chess. m) I hate cleaning the house. And I hate getting up early. n) - I think Karpov plays the best. o) No, I didn't. / Yes, I did. p) No, I didn't Well, for one thing the weather was unpleasant. For another thing, the sea was rough. q) Swimming. r) - I don't agree. I think Kaspa­rov plays better.

Задание 3. Выучите тему наизусть

Spare Time

Every day I go to the college. I get up early and do homework every day. I have piano lessons twice a week.

But on weekends I like to do something different. I like to relax. I watch TV or videos. If it rains, I prefer indoor activities: to read books, to play chess, draughts or table-tennis, to practice woodcraft, to play records, to write some letters, to draw, to clean the house. As for my sister she likes to knit and sew. She takes an aerobics class on Sundays.

In winter I go skiing or skating. I like to play ice hockey. My sister likes figure skating. I like to watch Winter Olympics on TV. I like to watch ski jumping, hockey and figure skating too.

In spring and summer I prefer outdoor activities: to do some gardening, to ride a bike, to go roller skating, to play volleyball and badminton. I like to go swimming and to dive. I like to go boating too. Sometimes I go fishing and do a lot of photography. Of all outdoor games I prefer tennis. I'm not a good tennis player but playing tennis relaxes me.

In autumn I prefer to go to the cinema, to the theatre, to the library and art exhibitions.

Задание 4. Выберите подходящее слово и заполните пропуски

1. People do this kind of activity … their leisure time.	A) on B) during	C) of D) among
2. For general categories of hobby may … each other.	A) take part B) enjoy	C) include D) overlap
3. Each art form has many … for a hobby.	A) possibilities B) items	C) hobbyists D) games
4. Hobbyists can collect … any thing.	A) always B) especially	C) almost D) increasingly
5. Learning … languages is his hobby.	A) Spanish B) English	C) foreign D) Russian
6. … to me, I am fond of collecting rare books.	A) if B) when	C) while D) as
7. I … this hobby with my friends.	A) collect B) attend	C) share D) concentrate
8. Hobbies are … into different groups.	A) divided B) concentrated	C) collected D) attracted
9. Some book collections are vast with thousands of ….	A) collectors B) volumes	C) hobbyists D) people
10. Some collections … several items.	A) consists B) include	C) focus D) concentrate

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Задание 1. Ответьте на вопросы по тексту «My Day Off» (1 уровень, задание 1)

1. What days of the week do you like and why?

2. What time do you get up on Sunday?

3. What do you do in the morning?

4. How do you usually spend your days off?

5. Do you often go to the country on your days off?

6. How did you spend your last Sunday?

7. Do you go shopping?

8. Do you go in for sports on Sunday?

Задание 2. Прочитайте и переведите диалог. Разыграйте диалог

A. Hi, Alex! It is nice to meet you. They say you are attending the courses of studying the Spanish language. Are you going to enter Foreign Languages Institute?

B. Hi, Kate! No, I am not going to enter such kind of educational institution. Learning foreign languages is my hobby.

A. Oh, good for you. To my mind, learning foreign languages adds much to the knowledge of your own language. Is it difficult to study Spanish?

B. Believe it or not, but it is easy for me.

A. Is that really so? Great! Will you be so kind as to let me go with you to these courses?

B. It goes without saying. You are welcome.

A. Alex, I don’t know how to thank you... What should I take with me?

B. Kate, you need only a notebook and a pen. They have all modern study aids: tape-recorders, voice recording with booklets, videotapes...

A. Sorry for interrupting you. And do you use computers during your classes?

B. Certainly! Computers provide not only instruction and practice, but also self instruction. You may use different application programs. You will go and see.

A. Thanks a lot! That’s fine!

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Задание 1. Обменяйтесь мнениями о времяпрепровождении, используя предлагаемые выражения

- What are the most popular free time activities in Britain?

- Some children spend all their free time staying at home. They watch TV or play video games.

- Oh, great! Computer games are very expensive. And they have become rather popular in this country too.

- My friends are crazy about computers. But I think it’s a waste of time. I prefer outdoor activities.

- There is a running boom in Britain today. I started running and jogging. Next summer I’m going to take part in the London Marathon.

- Really? I’m also a member of our school football team…

- What other sports clubs do you have?

- We have a chess club (an aerobic club, a tennis club…)

- And where do young people in your town (city) go for a night out?

- Discos are the usual thing.

Задание 2. Заполните пропуски подходящими словами, первые буквы которых даны в предложениях

1) Most people choose a hobby for p.... 2) People of a... any age can enjoy hobbies. 3) Almost any kind of l... activity can become a hobby. 4) Hobbies of different categories may o.. each other. 5) Hobbyists have many p... in each art form. 6) The most w... kind of hobby is collecting. 7) Some hobbyists can work s... with their hands. 8) Some people are engaged in n... activities. 9) Hobbyist may use k... to make model aero planes. 10) J... making is a kind of handicrafts.

Задание 3. Давайте поговорим о вашем хобби

What do you think a hobby is? Let's speak about your hobbies. I'd like to say that it's very interesting to have a hobby. Hobbies help us to learn more about our planet, to be more intelligent and well-educated. We should all have a hobby and our life will be more interesting. You know there is the proverb "Tastes differ". Whose hobby do you think is the best?

1. Travelling. Who is interested in travelling? Tell us about your hobby.

2. Collecting stamps. Who has a collection of stamps? Tell us a few words about your collections. Is your collection thematic? What is its name? What can stamps teach you? Are you proud of your collection(s)?

3.There is one more hobby - going to the theatre. Who enjoys going to the theatre? Are you a theatre-goers? Do you prefer to have seats in the stalls or in the balcony? What is your favourite theatre?

4. Books are our best friends, aren't they? Which of you adores reading? What types of books do you prefer? Have you got a big collection of books at home? How long have you been collecting books? Tell us about your library.

5. Who is fond of dancing? Would you like to tell us about your hobby?

6.Cooking is a beautiful hobby, isn't it? Can everybody cook well? Who cooks in your family?

ОБУЧАЮЩИЙ МОДУЛЬ 4.2

Travelling

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Задание 1. Прочитайте и переведите текст, обращая внимание на слова, выделенные курсивом. Выпишите их в словарь

Travelling

Since ancient times there were people who couldn't live for a long time in one place. Their cherished desire was to travel, because they wanted to trade with different countries or just see new far away places. Those, who wish to travel, either for pleasure or on business, have at their disposal various means of transport, for instance, bicycles, motorcycles, motor-cars, boats, ships, airplanes, helicopters and others.

Some tourists in foreign countries are fond of sightseeing. They usually stay at the hotels because they prefer comfortable life. Those who are interested in history, can visit ancient castles, churches, royal palaces and take pictures. All of them get acquainted with people of the country they are visiting, their customs and traditions.

There are a lot of families that spend their free time going on short or long hikes. Many people think that it is the best way to see the real countryside.

One of the best places for camping is seaside. People spend all day long by the sea. It is nice to bathe, dive, swim and splash in the warm water. Children can collect sea shells, plants, insects, minerals. Even little kids can enjoy themselves playing by the sea and building sand castles.

Some people prefer to make a journey in a car. It's especially pleasant if the road is straight and smooth. You can set out when you like, stop when and where you have a mind to and enjoy delightful spots rarely visited by other travelers.

Traveling by air is becoming more popular. Though it's expensive but it's the quickest means of transport.

The speed of sea liners is good deal slower than that of planes. But when the holiday season is in full swing it's next to impossible to get accommodation on a liner. When the weather is fine and the sea is as smooth as glass your voyage will be wonderful.

As for me I like to travel by train. First we try to buy tickets beforehand (in advance) and if not, we have to stand in (a) line at the booking office to buy a ticket an hour before the train arrives. As a rule I buy a 2-nd class ticket. I pack my things, take suit-cases, bags, (trunks, rucksacks) and go to the railway station where I find the platform, train and my car (carriage). I like to travel light but oftener I have a lot of luggage. When it is heavy I ask a porter to see to it. It doesn't matter if I have an upper or lower birth. I get bedding at once and look out of the window to wave good-bye to my friends who come to see me off.

Though travelling by train is not boring I am always glad when we reach our place of destination.

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