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 believe that “travel broadens the mind”. They believe that when you travel to other places, you experience new things and learn from them. Other people, however, argue that most people who go on holiday to other places just lie on a beach and don’t experience the local culture.

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.

Test “ HOBBY, SPORT, VACATIONS, WEEKEND”

1. Insert a suitable preposition:

He devotes all his free time… his collection. a) on b) to c) in d) at

2. I am keen… fishing. a) on b) to c) of d) in

3.. Sport helps you to keep… good health. a) on b) to c) in d) at

4. What are you fond …? a) in b) for c) to d) of

5. They always take part… sport competitions. a) on b) for c) in d) at

6. Make up pairs of synonyms:

1..to be keen on

a) to have a good time; b) to be fond of; c) to go out; d) to take part in;

2. hobby

a) pastime; b) spare time; c) leisure; d) favourite occupation;

3. occupation

a) opportunity; b) competition; c) pastime; d) free time;

7. Choose the sentence which is grammatically wrong:

a. Almost everyone collect something at some period in his life. b. A hobby is a favourite pastime of a person

c. Hobbies differ like tastes. d. Hobbies can be subdivided into some large classes

8. Insert the right modal verb:

1. I (могу) skate.

a) can b) have to c) to be able to d) may

9. To my mind you (надо) go in for sport.

a) should b) may c) have to d) can;

10. You will (сможешь) ski well in another few weeks.

a) can b) must c) need d) be able to

11. A hobby is what you … and like to do in your spare time.

a) must b) may c) can d) have to

12. Choose correct tense-voice form:

In England people … tennis all the year round

a) play b) is playing c) plays d) has played

13. When…you…part in that competition?

a) have…taken b) are…taken c) did…take d) did…took

14. He … in for sport last year

a) doesn’t go b) hasn’t gone c) didn’t go d) hasn’t go

15. … … … a hobby for yourself?

a) Did you choose… b) Do you choose… c) you choose… d) Have you chosen…

16. Insert the article where it is necessary:

Will you play… chess with me?

a. the; b. a; c. an; d. –;

17 Sports play … important part in the life of … Englishmen.

a. the; b. a; c. an; d. –;

18. …Saturday evening is the favourite time for parties, dances, going to the pictures or the theatre, in fact for “going out” generally.

a. the; b. a; c. an; d. –;

19. Denote the part of speech of the following words:

A n. -noun B v. -verb C adj.- adjective D adv.-adverb

1. championship; 2. successful; 3. to entertain; 4. generally;