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1.1.33. Перескажите текст по ключевым словам:
Admit, used to enjoy, rush home, demands and obtains, addicted to the telly, creative work, maintain high standards, media of communication, passive enjoyment, glued to, become aware, miss.
Прочитайте диалог. Выучите и разыграйте диалог в паре со своим сокурсником.
A: I want to watch TV tonight.
B: So do I. Which programme do you want to watch?
A: I want to watch the football game on channel four.
B: What time is this programme on?
A: I think it’s on at eight o’clock.
B: You can’t watch this football game.
A: Why not?
B: Because my favourite quiz is on at that time.
A: Don’t be silly. A football game is more important than a quiz.
B: This isn’t true. Everyone knows that football games are boring and stupid.
A: I don’t want to argue.
B: Well, what are we going to do?
A: I’ve got an idea.
B: What is your idea?
A: Let’s go and buy another television. There are great discounts now.
B: That’s a great idea! When are we going to the store?
A: We need to go before eight o’clock.
B: It is seven forty-five right now.
A: Start the car. I’ll get the credit card.
1.1.35. Прокомментируйте следующие высказывания:
1. Rest is the good thing but boredom is his brother.
2. The real character of a man is found out by his amusements.
3. Amusement is happiness of those who cannot think.
4. All work and no play makes Jack a full boy.
5. The only way to amuse some people is to slip and fall on an icy pavement.
6. Art is an effort to create beside the real world a more human world.
1.1.36. Составьте и разыграйте диалог со своим сокурсником:
А) Вы – журналист, берёте интервью у редактора канала МУЗ ТВ;
Б) Вы – социолог, проводите опрос о влиянии телевидения на воспитание детей.