Conversation 4

Susan: Guess what? They're showing "China Seas" with Clark Gable on TV tonight.

Lucy: Are they really? Oh, I must watch that. If there's one actor I love watching, it's Clark Gable.

Susan: Yes, so do I, especially when he's playing opposite Jean Harlow.

Lucy: Jean Harlow? Oh, I can't stand her!

Susan: Can't you? But why not?

Lucy: I don't know. I just don't like the way she acts, that's all.

Susan: But she was a very good actress!

Lucy: You must be joking!

Susan: No, I'm not. I really like the way she acts. Anyway, I'd much rather watch "China Seas" than the opera on BBC2 "La Traviata".

Lucy: You are not serious, are you? You really mean to say that you'd prefer to watch "China Seas"?

Susan: Yes, any day.

Lucy: Well... if that's the sort of films you enjoy watching, then all I can say is that I don't think very much of your taste! I shall watch the opera! What are they showing on TV tonight? What do the girls think of Clark Gable? Do they both think much of Jean Harlow's act­ing? What programmes are the girls going to watch tonight?

A. Reproduce the phrases expressing likes, dislikes and preferences used in conversation 4.

B. Find in the text appropriate English phrases for the following.

Мне действительно нравится, как она играет. Я невысоко­го мнения о твоем вкусе. Ты, наверно, шутишь. Я ее терпеть не могу. Если такого рода фильм тебе нравится... Мне просто не нравится, как она играет. Я бы предпочла посмотреть фильм.

C. Express your agreement or disagreement with your friend's likes.

1. I like detectives. 2. I enjoyed the opera. 3. I'm keen on jazz. 4. I'm fond of folk songs. 5. I love football. 6. I liked sweets when I was a girl. 7. I enjoy classical music. 8. I'm keen on fishing. 9. I like jogging. 10. I'm fond of figure-skating. 11. I liked the film very much. 12. I'm fond of science fiction.

D. Express your agreement or disagreement with your friend's dislikes.

1. I hate football. 2. I can't stand loud music. 3. I dislike the way she dances. 4. I can't bear Indian films. 5. I don't like opera. 6. I hate shop­ping. 7. I dislike the songs he sings. 8. I didn't enjoy the ballet. 9. I don't like coffee with milk. 10. I hate being late. 11. I can't bear him.

E. Work in pairs. A expresses his/her preferences using the words below. В agrees or disagrees accordingly.

1. watch TV or listen to the radio; 2. go to bed early or late; 3. read detective stories or science fiction; 4. large cars or small cars; 5. tomato juice or orange juice; 6. receive letters or write letters; 7. tea or coffee; 8. travel by air or by sea; 9. cabbage soup or chicken soup; 10. sunbathe or swim

F. Respond to the following suggestions expressing preferences.

1. Shall we go to the cinema? 2. What about seeing a detective? 3. Let's go to the theatre tonight. 4. Why don't we play a game of tennis? 5. Would you like to go to a concert? 6. Why not go abroad for our holidays? 7. Do you feel like going for a walk? 8. Why don't we have dinner at this cafeteria? 9. Let's go fishing on Sunday.

G. Ask your friend about his/her likes as far as sport is concerned.

Situation. Your friend and you are speaking about your likes and dislikes as far as entertainments are concerned.

Задание 5. Порядок выполнения задания. Прочитайте диалог и составьте к нему вопросы.

William: Ann, how do you spend your free time?

Ann: I don't get much free time these days. You know I'm working hard on my thesis. But when I do have free time, I prefer spending it with my family or friends.

William: I see. I mean do you have any hobbies? Or are there any activities that you like doing in your free time?

Ann: Yes, of course. I do have a hobby. I collect postcards and stamps. As for activities, most of all I enjoy ice-skating and bowling. But my favorite pastime is reading a good book or watching a good film.

William: I should say we have many things in common. I also collect stamps, like bowling with friends, and enjoy watching interesting films. But I'm not a fan of reading.

Ann: It's a shame, William. I think sometimes a book is better than a film. Books give you the whole story but films leave out some important parts.

William: Perhaps you are right, Ann. Is there an interesting book that you would recommend me to read?

Ann: At the moment I'm reading "The Iliad" of Homer and I really enjoy the history of ancient Greece. If you don't like historical books I recommend you to read "The Client" by John Grisham. It's a great thriller. It keeps you in suspense all the way through.

William: Oh, I like thrillers, especially if they contain suspense. I will definitely read this book. Other than that I wanted to invite you to a new film which is on. It's a new version of "Sherlock Holmes" and they say it's really good.

Ann: I'm not very fond of detective stories but I'll accept your invitation. I haven't been to the cinema for ages. If I don't like the film, I will definitely enjoy the popcorn and Coke.

William: Great! I'm glad you're coming. I'm sure we'll have a good time.

Ann: If we are speaking about our leisure time activities here, what do you think about bowling next week?

William: Sounds good! Who else is coming?

Ann: It's my birthday next week and I want to spend it bowling with my friends. What do you say?

William: In my opinion, it's a perfect idea of a birthday. I'm in. Count on me. In fact, I'm quite good at bowling.

Ann: I'm also not bad. We'll see who gets more strikes.

William: I'm sure we'll have a great time. Seems that the only pastime we don't share is ice-skating. How good are you at it?

Ann: I'm skating from the very childhood. So, I can say I'm a really good ice-skater. Have you ever tried to ice-skate?

William: Yes, it was only once. After that I decided that I'm a terrible ice-skater. I fell several times and injured my leg badly.

Ann: I see. But one session of ice-skating is not enough for becoming a good ice-skater. People practice for years. If you want we can go there together sometimes and I will train you

William: That would be lovely! I'm sure I need some practice with an experienced ice-skater.

Ann: Ok, then. We'll do that after my birthday.

V. Эталон ответа темы № 5 «Свободное времяпрепровождение».

Порядок выполнения задания. Внимательно ознакомьтесь с предполагаемыми вопросами для собеседования на экзамене. Затем прочтите текст и отыщите ответы на приведенные выше вопросы. Проверьте себя, насколько хорошо вы ориентируетесь в теме, задайте подобные вопросы другим студентам в группе. Используйте эталон ответа как образец для построения своего собственного высказывания.

«Свободное времяпрепровождение». Предполагаемые вопросы для собеседования.

1. Do you have much time for your hobby?
2. Do you like to spend your weekends together with your parents?
3. Where do you usually go with your friends?
4. Do you take part in group activities such as dancing, going to the cinema, visiting clubs, walking and going for sports?
5. Do you like a less energetic activity such as chess, cards, computer games, crosswords and puzzles?
6. Which do you like best, the cinema or the theatre?
7. Where can you entertain in Saint Petersburg? What are the best places to go?
8. Are you interested in playing computer games? How do you find this kind of activity?
9. If friends come to visit you tonight, how will you entertain them?
10. How do you plan to spend your next Sunday?

Эталон ответа:

Our world would be hard without rest and recreation. People have quite different ideas of how to spend their free time. For some of them only way to relax is watching TV or surfing the Net, others use their spare time getting maximum benefit from it. If you enjoy doing some activity in your free time, then you have a hobby. A hobby is a kind of self-expression and the way to understand other people and the whole world.

Lots of people find going to the cinema one of the best ways of spending their leisure time. There is no doubt that a visit to the cinema is excellent entertainment, and quite cheap. You can always find a film you like among horror films, thrillers, westerns or comedies. Despite the fact that video production has flooded the market, cinema houses haven’t become less popular. Thanks to new equipment that provides an excellent quality of picture and sound, modern cinemas attract a lot of people.

Watching television is another popular form of entertainment. Television satisfies the interests of many people due to the variety of TV and may be called couch potatoes (the ones sitting in comfortable chairs, munching on potato chips, watching programs on TV).

The new lifestyle brought about great changes in the theatre. We are to admit that theatre is not as popular now as it used to be. However, quite a lot of people consider it to be one of the most popular forms of entertainment. Living in Saint Petersburg you can really take advantage of its theatre world. There are drama theatres, opera houses, comedy theatres, puppet theatres where the audience is excited by the prospect of seeing a play and its and favourite actors.

Other popular forms of entertainment and spending leisure time are playing computer games and sitting in front of the screen has become a new national pastime. I think that the excessive use of the screen is bad for our health and you may even spoil your eyesight.

As for me, I can’t say I have a lot of free time for entertainment. However, whenever I get some, I do my best to have as much fun as possible. Most of all I like hanging out with my friends. If someone suggests going out, I always agree. The next thing I adore is having my friends over. We play computer games, chat, listen to music, dance and have fun. One more thing I like doing is to eat out. In recent years going out for a meal or having takeaway meals has become popular. Unfortunately, it is quite expensive and I have to find a part-time job to have some pocket money.

ТЕМА 6. «ОБРАЗ ЖИЗНИ ЛЮДЕЙ».

I.Инструкции по выполнению тренировочных заданий:

• Прежде чем приступить к подготовке ответа на заданную тему монологического высказывания, освежите свои знания по заданной теме, выполнив ряд предложенных по теме заданий.
• Повторите соответствующую теме лексику.
• Внимательно читайте задания к тренировочным упражнениям. К некоторым заданиям даны ответы, и вы можете сверить свои результаты.
• Диалоги эффективней отрабатывать на занятиях, работая в мини группах и в паре с другим студентом.
• В данной теме предлагается повторить и закрепить в речи фразы речевого этикета из раздела «Принятие и отказ приглашения» и «Поздравления».

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