Vocabulary

smartly dressed – нарядно, модно одягнений

casual – випадковий, недбалий

loose-fitting – широкий

stunning feature – приголомшуюча риса

almond-shaped – мигдальної форми

mature – витриманий

to be obsessed with his career – переживати за свою кар’єру

a loner – самотній

Exercise 13. Correct the statements according to the text:

1. When the author first met his best friend at the party he was surprised that Mark looked bored.

2. When they met they were both teenagers.

3. Mark has always worn his hair cut short.

4. Mark was dressed in a white T-shirt and blue jeans.

5. The author was immediately attracted by the friendly look in Mark’s eyes.

6. Mark is a kind and understanding person and always offers good advice.

7. Mark always places his job responsibilities in the first place.

8. Mark is a loner.

9. The author and Mark both travel a lot.

Exercise 14. Answer the questions about yourself:

1. How tall are you?

2. How much do you weigh?

3. How would you describe your build?

4. What kind of hair have you got?

5. What colour is it?

6. Would you like to be different?

7. What would you like to change?

8. Do you think you have any special features? What are they?

9. Are there any special features you would like to have?

10. Can you think of a famous woman you would describe as beautiful?

11. Can you think of a famous man you would describe as handsome?

**Exercise 15. At a writing contest your task is to describe a person you see. Give a detailed portrait of the person, his/her behaviour and your impression of him/her.

Test yourself (Unit 1)

1. Translate the following sentences: (5 points)

1. Мене звати Андрій, мені 16 років, я студент.

2. У вільний час я люблю дивитись телевізор та слухати музику.

3. Моя сім’я складається з трьох людей: мама, тато і я.

4. Зазвичай друзі мають спільні хобі та інтереси.

5. Я прокидаюсь о 7 годині, вмиваюсь, чищу зуби та одягаюсь.

2. Complete the following sentences: (2 points)

1. I have a round face, straight nose, big brown eyes and ….

2. … means to be very good at doing something.

3. A child whose parents are both dead is an ….

4. We have … interests and we are happy together.

5. These are five … of my hand and five … of my foot.

3. Answer the following questions: (2 points)

1. How does your friend look like?

2. Do you live in a big family?

4. Write a short story about your working day. Include the following: (3 points)

• When do you get up?

• What do you do in the morning, afternoon, evening?

• Where do you study and what do you study?

• What do you do in your free time?

• What is your hobby?

*Test yourself (Unit 1)

1. Translate the following sentences: (5 points)

1. Необхідно бути талановитим та важко працювати щоб бути багатим та досягнути успіху.

2. Він став сиротою після нещасного випадку з його батьками, і тепер його виховують дідусь з бабусею.

3. Мої друзі завжди раді допомогти мені у важку хвилину, вони мене підтримують і допомагають вирішити проблеми.

4. Він завжди допомагає батькам по дому: витирає пил з меблів, пилососить, пре та прасує одяг.

5. Луцьк – адміністративний центр Волинської області був заснований у 1085 році.

2. Complete the following sentences: (2 points)

1. There is a big choice of … in Lutsk: buses, trolley-buses, taxis, etc.

2. Modern youth does not pay much attention to its own ….

3. I … my bed, … my face, … my clothes, … on the radio and do my morning exercises.

4. The main attraction of Lutsk is an old ... called ....

5. A child who has been legally made part of a family that he or she was not born into is an ….

3. Answer the following questions: (2 points)

1. How do you look like? Describe yourself.

2. Do you have real friends? Why do you think so?

4. Write a short story about your acquaintance with a new friend. Include the following: (3 points)

• Where did you meet your new friend?

• Tell him about yourself, your hobbies and your family.

• How does your new friend look like?