Comprehension check

1. Underline the correct question form and then answer it.

a How long was he/has he been retired?

b How long did he work/has he worked for the textile company?

c How long was he/has he been married?

d Who did he go/has he gone to Wales with?

2. Why does he like playing golf?

3. Which countries has he visited since he retired? Where did he go two years ago?

4. Who are the following: Rover, Ted and Marjorie?

5. What are the two sad events in Thomas’ life?

6. What does Philippa complain about?

7. What does Thomas mean when he says ”You only get one go at it!”?

Discussion

- What is the usual retirement age for men and women in your country?

- What kind of thing do people like doing when they retire?

- Are attitudes to retirement changing?

- What do you think is the best age to retire?

- When would you like to retire?

- What would you like to do when you retire?

Unit 2

My Working Day

Reading and speaking

You are going to read about the working day of Yuriy Kostenko