What do you like to do during your winter holidays?

Ответ: As I try to keep fit, I like skiing very much. My friends and I go skiing almost every day during our winter holidays. But if the weather is too frosty, we go to the gym and work out properly.

Ответ: As I have just mentioned above, my family and I travel every summer. So, we travel once a year without fail. We like to travel both abroad and within this country. It depends on money, you know.

 

What type of transport do you find the most convenient?

Ответ: As for me, I think the planes are the most convenient, because they are the fastest kind of transport. It takes you a few hours to get to a distant city, while it takes a number of days by some other transport.

 

What is the place where you live famous for?

The place where I live is famous for its glorious history.

Sochi is famous for the Olympic Games 2014. That was a grandiose occasion. In addition to it, Sochi is a first-class resort. Every year, many people come here to have a good rest.

 

When was your city, town or village founded?

My city was founded in 1703 year.

Ответ: Frankly speaking, I am not an expert in Sochi’s history. My city has a long history, I guess. But, I know for sure that it was founded in 1896.

 

What season is the best for visiting your city, town or village? And why?

It seems to me that summer is the best season for visiting Saint-Petersburg because there are many discounts for tourists.

Ответ: I thing that summer is the best time for visiting my city. There are some reasons for that. First of all, it’s very warm here in summer. You can swim in the sea, sunbathe, take long walks and enjoy beautiful buildings and nature.

What is your favorite place in your city, town or village? Why do you like it?

Russian museum is my favorite place in Saint-Petersburg.

Ответ: My favourite place in Sochi is the sea port. It’s a magnificent building, and you can walk there breathing in the fresh sea air.

What place in your hometown would you recommend visiting?

I would recommend visiting Hermitage because it’s one of the most popular museums.

Ответ: I would definitely recommend a foreign tourist to visit Moscow, because it is the greatest centre of cultural, economical, political life of Russia. There are lots of sights worth seeing here, and various events take place in Moscow every day.

Ответ: I would recommend going to Sochi park. It’s one of the best places in my city, where you can have fun and rest.

What countries have you already travelled?

How long do your trips usually last?

What trip do you remember the best and why?

What trips are described as very good by your friends?

What places are you going to visit next time and why?

What means of travel will you be using? What transport do you usually use? What makes people prefer some kinds of transport to others?

How many times a year do your relatives and friends travel to some distant places?

What does a “comfortable journey” means to you?

18. How do people entertain themselves on trains and planes?

 

 

COUNTRY AND CITY/NATURE/ECOLOGICAL PROBLEM

Where would you like to live — in a big city or in the country?

I would like to live in a big city because I believe that you have more career opportunities there.

Ответ: I would like to live in a big city. The main reason is that a big city has much more opportunities for personal development and making a succesful career. So, as for me, living in the country is out of the question.

What are the advantages of living in the country?

Firstly, atmosphere in country is calm and peaceful; secondly, there are no strangers because all people are familiar with each other.

Ответ: It goes without saying, that environment is much better in the country than in a big city. The air is fresher and the water is cleaner. So, these are definite advantages of living in the country.

What is the main ecological problem in the place where you live?

The main ecological problem is air pollution caused by factories and cars.

Ответ: There is a number of ecological problems in my city, but I think the main problem is polluted sea. That’s way it is not advisable that you swim or take drinking water here

Do you and your friends care about ecological problems? Why?

In fact, we ignore ecological problems because we believe that there is nothing that we can do to prevent it.

Ответ: Yes, we care about ecological problems very much. For example, we take an active part in the cleaning of the streets. We do it, because we want our city to change for the better. Besides, we make junior schoolchildren get concerned with environmental problems.

Have you ever taken part in any ecological projects in school?

I have never taken part in ecological projects but I certainly would like to do it in the future.

Ответ: Yes. I have. We cleaned out the sea and collected rubbish near our school. Our school has a special program on environmental protection, and we turn it into practical deeds.

What would you recommend to a person who wants to improve the ecological situation in his or her hometown?

It seems to me that the most effective solution is to ask Government for help.

Ответ: There is so much this person can do. But to begin with, I would recommend to start with his or her home. He or she shouldn’t throw litter away and overuse electricity. Then, he or she should take an active part in the cleaning of the streets.

7. How do you understand a phrase “environmental pollution”

What do you think causes environmental pollution? How can it be stopped?

What can teenagers do to stop it?

What school projects do you know to make the environment cleaner? What did you do in these projects?

How do people suffer from environmental pollution?

What happens to animals if the environment is not healthy for them?

Why is it important for people to take care of animals?

 

INTERNET / TECHNOLOGY

What do you usually use your mobile phone for?

I usually play mobile games and chat with friends using my mobile phone.