Illustrative Situations

/. Listen to the dialogues and learn them:

1. — Do you often travel by air?

— No, I don't.

— Don't you like it?

— Yes, I do, but I can't afford it.

2. — Is Pete a member of the Sports Club?

— No, he isn't.

— Doesn't he like sports and games?

— No, not particularly.

3. — Miss Brown is interested in modern art.

— Does she go to art galleries regularly?

— No, she doesn't. She is too busy.

4. — I need some sugar.

— How much do you need?

— Two pounds, please.

5. — What kind of films do you like best?

— Westerns. And you?

— I like all sorts of films.

6. — How do you come to school?

— By bus.

— How much does it cost?

— Only 20 p.

— How long does it take?

— About twenty minutes.

7. — Is Maria Italian?

— Yes, I think so.

— Does she speak English well?

— No, I don't think so.

— Is she coming to the dance tonight?

— I hope so!

8. — What's the matter?

— I've got a cold.

— Why don't you see a doctor?

— I don't know any doctors.

— Why don't you ask your landlady?

— Yes. That's a good idea.

9. — Would you like to dance?

— Yes.

— Do you come here often? -

— Sometimes.

— Do you live here?

— Yes, I do.

— Where do you work?

— In a bank.

— Do you like it?

— It's О. К.

0. — Excuse me...

— Yes?

— Have you got any change?

— What do you need?

— I need some tens.

— Oh, how many do you want?

— Well, can you change a pound note?

— Yes, I think so.

11. — Do you- like coffee, Mrs Price?

— Yes, I do.

— Do you want a cup?

— Yes, please, Mrs Young.

— Do you want any sugar?

— Yes, please.

— Do you want any milk?

— No, thank you.

I don't like milk in my coffee. I like black coffee.

— Do you like biscuits?

— Yes, I do.

— Do you want one?

— Yes, please.

Questions: What are Mrs Young and Price doing at the mo­ment? Does Mrs Price like coffee? What coffee does she prefer? She likes biscuits, doesn't she?

Practice

/. Respond to the following statements asking for additional in­formation. Use the prompt words:

e.g. — Peter knows French, (his sister)

— Does his sister know French?

— Yes, she does. (No, she doesn't)

1. Mrs. Robinson types well. (Miss Smith) 2. Mike enjoys pop-music, (you) 3. Jane watches television every day. (her hus­band) 4. He likes his work, (you) 5. My son goes to school, (your daughter) 6. Mary plays the piano. (Lucy) 7. I smoke much, (your father) 8. I like my tea strong, (you) 9. Alice works at an office, (her sister) 10. Peter teaches Spanish. (Victor) 11. The Browns travel a lot. (the Baxters) e.g. — I speak English. (French)

— Do you speak French, too?

— Yes, I do. (No, I don't)

1. Steve listens to the radio every day. (watch television) 2. They like English tea. (English coffee) 3. Tom reads the Times, (the Guardian) 4. They speak English, (other languages) 5. I like English people, (the English weather) 6. Steve cooks Chinese tood. (Indian food) 7. We visit our friends at the weekend, (during the week) e.g. — We speak English at our English lessons. (Russian)

— Do you ever speak Russian at the lessons?

— Sometimes we do.

1. Mrs Wilson often travels about the country, (abroad)

2. I often translate English texts. (French texts) 3. They usually go to the Institute in the morning, (in the evening) 4. He usually has dinner at 2. (at 4). 5. She often goes to the cinema, (theatre) 6. Mary usually spends her holiday in the country, (in town) e.g. — Paul comes home late, (often)

— Does he often come home 4ate?

— Yes, he does.

1. They go for a walk in the evening, (often) 2. I go to the seaside for my holidays, (always) 3. He leaves home at 10. (al­ways) 4. He sometimes visits me. (often) 5. They sometimes play golf, (often) e.g. — Mike leaves home at 7. (you)

— When do you leave home?

— At 8 as a rule.

1. Ann usually finishes work at 5. (Fred) 2. My mother usual­ly goes shopping on Tuesday, (you) 3. Lucy has dinner at 2. (Mary) 4. Donald comes home at 7. (his father) 5. Jane has her classes in the morning, (you) 6. My son goes to bed at 9. (your children) 7. Our classes begin at 10. (your classes) e.g. — My sister lives in Moscow, (your brother)

— Where does your brother live?

— In Brest.

1. John works at a factory, (his wife) 2. Philip studies at the University, (his friend) 3. I have dinner at a restaurant (you) 4. We rest in the country, (the Browns) 5. I do my homework in the reading-room, (you) 6. Mike keeps his bicycle in the garage. (Peter) e.g. — My sister studies art. (you)

— What do you study?

— Chemistry.

1. Donald collects coins, (his friend) 2. Betty likes comedies. (Helen) 3. Mrs Baxter teaches English. (Mrs Robinson) 4. I have toast and coffee for breakfast, (you) 5. I prefer fish to meat, (you) 6. Mr Smith writes poetry. (Mr Wilson) 7. Mrs Morgan types accounts. (Miss Green) e.g. — Mike trains every day. (Steve)

— How often does Steve train?

— Twice a week.

1. Donald plays golf once a week, (his friend) 2. Jill phones her parents every week. (Mary) 3. I go to the pictures once a month, (you) 4. Betty has music lessons once a week. (Jane) 5. I go shopping twice a week, (your mother) 6. Victor works in the library every day. (Roger) ^e-g- — I g^et to work by bus. (Mike) — How does Mike get to work?

— By car as a rule.

1. Mrs Smith spends her weekends gardening, (your mother) 2. I pay by cheque, (you) 3. Donald does very well at school, (your son) 4. John drives carefully, (his friend) 5. Harry usually travels by air. (his wife)

e.g. — It usually takes me an hour to do my homework, (you) How long does it take you to do your homework?

— About an hour and a half.

1. It takes John half an hour to get to work, (his father) 2. Mike stays at work till 5. (Peter) 3. We walk in the park about an hour, (you) 4. We stay at the seaside for a month, (your pa­rents) 5. My working day lasts eight hours, (your working day)

e.g. — It's too cold in the room, (close the window)

— Why don't you close the window?

1. It's 12 o'clock, (go to bed) 2. The working day is over, (go home) 3. I am free today, (go to the cinema) 4. Mary is very busy, (help her) 5. It's ten o'clock, (have breakfast) 6. Mike is absent, (phone him) e.g. — I want to go to the cinema, (to the theatre)

— Who wants to go to the theatre?

— Peter does.

1. I like pop-music, (classical music) 2. I know Mr Smith. (Mr Brown) 3. We want to play volley-ball, (tennis) 4. Peter studies German. (French) 5. Mrs Smith teaches history, (maths) e.g. — Someone phones Mary every day.

— Who phones her every day? e.g. — She meets someone every day.

— Who(m) does she meet every day?

1. Someone sends her flowers every day. 2. Someone always waits for her every evening. 3. Betty goes out with someone every Saturday. 4. She loves someone. 5. Someone sends her parcels every month. 6. She talks to someone on the phone every day. 7. Someone visits her every week, e.g. — I see Robert every day. (where)

— Where do you see him?

— In the library.

1. I come home late, (why) 2. Mike has supper at home, (when) 3. It doesn't take him long to get to work, (how long) 4. Mary often writes to her sister, (how often) 5. Betty usually invites a lot of guests to her parties, (whom) 6. Arthur earns a lot. (how much) 7. Jane studies at the University, (what subject) 8. We often play tennis in the evening, (where) 9. My brother smokes much, (how many cigarettes) 10. Harry doesn't come to our place.

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/why) И- I ^see Robert every day. (where) 12. I come here very often, (why) 13. Alec doesn't like tennis, (what games) 14. My sis­ter studies foreign languages, (what foreign languages) 15. I want to take some books, (which books) 16. I sometimes see Mary. (how often) 17. We rest in the country, (how long) 18. This tape recorder costs a lot. (how much) 19. Victor works hard, (how many hours a day) 20. I go to the ‘cinema. (how often) 21. I have dinner in the evening, (what time). e.g. — I like tea. (strong or weak)?

— Do you like your tea strong or weak?

— I prefer my tea strong.

1. I go in for sports, (football or hockey) 2. Miss Smith deli­vers mail, (letters or telegrams) 3. Donald collects records, (old or modern) 4. Alice enjoys music, (pop music or classical mu­sic) 5. Henry plays tennis, (big tennis or table tennis) 6. Roger always goes to the seaside for a month, (in July or August) e.g. — My sister teaches German, (at school)

— She teaches at school, doesn't she?

— Yes, she does. (No, she doesn't.

She teaches at the Medical Institute.)

1. Mary often goes to the country, (on Sunday) 2. Alec lives in River Street, (with his parents) 3. John plays football, (well) 4. My son studies at the University, (maths) 5. Betty enjoys music, (jazz) 6. We usually walk in the evening, (in the park)

//. Ask the speaker to repeat what he has just said:

e.g. — I rest in the south, (where)

— Pardon? (Sorry?) Where do you rest?

— In the south.

1. The lesson begins at 8. (when) 2. Helen speaks English well, (who) 3. Alec has dinner at two. (when) 4. I get to the office by bus. (how) 5. John works at a plant, (where) 6. I am very busy on Monday, (when) 7. Jane plays chess well, (who) 8. Robert lives in King Street, (where) 9. My sister is at the lib­rary at 9. (when) 10. I go to the pictures twice a month, (how often) 11. My son studies French, (what language) 12. Our lessons are over at-8-. (when) 13. It takes me an hour to get to work, (how long) 14. Peter earns 1000 dollars, (how much). 15. I want to use Jane's typewriter, (whose). 16. I need a dozen eggs, (how many)

///. Make questions to which the following prompts are possible answers:

e.g. At the canteen.

— Where do you usually have dinner?

— At the canteen.

1. Twice a month. 2. At 7 a. m. 3. On Saturday. 4. French 5. Mary. 6. At a plant. 7. 50 pounds. 8. By bus. 9. At the seaside

10. Physics. 11. In River Street. 12. At 6 a. m. 13. At the University 14. Mary does. 15. On Sunday. 16. Every week. 17. About an hour 18. I am too busy now. 19. From 5 till 9. 20. Once a week. 20. Two pounds.

IV. A. This is what Jack does every day:

He gets up at 7 a. m. He eats breakfast at 7.30. He goes to work at 8. He finishes work at 5. He runs in the park at 5.30. He comes home at 7. He has supper at 7.30. He goes to bed at 11. Teacher: What does Jack do at 7? St. 1: He gets up at 7. Т.: When do you get up'

St. 1: I get up at 8. T: Ask Helen when she gets up and then tell us what you

found out.

St. 1 What time do you get up, Helen? St. 2 I get up at 6.30. St. 1 She gets up at 6.30.

The students take over the role of teacher and make dialogues of their own: e.g. St. 1: When does Jack eat breakfast?

St. 2: He ... .

B. Teacher: It takes me about an hour to get to work. Mike, how

long does it take you to get to work? Mike: About half an hour.

Teacher: Ask Bob how long ... (etc.)

The teacher starts giving some information about himself (herself) and the students continue like that.

C. Teacher: What do you have for breakfast? Bacon and eggs?

St. 1: Yes, I have bacon and eggs. What do you have?

Teacher: Just a cup of coffee with toast.

1. Where do you eat? In the canteen? 2. What time do you start work? Nine? 3. What time do you finish? Six? 4. How do you come to the office? By bus? 5. What do you do in the evenings? Watch television? 6. Where do you go for your holidays? Scotland? 7 How many weeks holidays do you have? Three³ 8. When do you do your homework? Just before the lesson? 9. What animals do you like best? Dogs? 10. How often do you write home? Every week?

11. How do you like your coffee? Strong? 12. What game do you play best? Tennis? 13. What do you drink? Gin?

V. Respond to the following questions. Observe the direct word-order in complex sentences.

e.g. — Does Gemma speak French?

— I don't know. You ask her if (whether) she speaks French. 1. Does Ronald often see Mary? 2. Does Peter drive a car?

3. Does Ann type well? 4. Do Betty and Susan like pop music? 5. Do they work hard? 6. Does Mary often write to him? 7. Does Mike like tennis? e.g. — Does Alice know Chinese?

— I don't know (I've no idea, I'm not sure) if (whether) she knows Chinese. Perhaps, she does.

1. Does Philip play chess? 2. Does Peter collect coins? 3. Do the Browns ever rest at the seaside? 4. Does Nick go in for sports? 5. Does Mary live in Moscow? 6. Do Helen and Ann study medicine? 7. Does Dick work at the art school? 8. Does Susan drive a car? 9. Does Miss Green type well? e.g. — Where does Peter work?

— I don't know (I've no idea) where he works.

1. What games does Mary play? 2. When does Jack finish work? 3. Where does Helen study? 4. When does Lucy have her classes? 5. How does Jane get to work? 6. How much does John earn⁵ 7. What subject does Mr. Robinson teach? 8. What sports does Mary go in for? 9. Where do the Whites live? 10. When does Mary see Peter? 11. What does Alec want to do? 12. How often do the boys train? 13. Who helps Lucy? 14. Why doesn't he come? 15. What sort of books does she like? e.g. — Paul dines at 2. (where)

— I wonder (I'd like to know) where he dines.

1. Jack lives far. (where) 2. Mike comes early, (when) 3. Betty often visits her parents, (how often) 4. Roger wants to buy a dictionary, (what dictionary). 5. Lucy often misses her classes, (why) 6. Mr. Green earns a lot. (how much) 7. Mrs Baxter teaches foreign languages, (what foreign languages)

VI. Make up dialogues using the prompt words. Do it as in the example:

e.g. — I wonder where Peter lives.

— I don't know I'm afraid.

e.g. — I'd like to know if Peter speaks Polish.

— I've no idea, I'm afraid.

1. Mary/know about the meeting. 2. Where/they spend their holidays. 3. How often/she/ visit her parents. 4. Dick/often/ write to her. 5. Helen /live/ far. 6. Jack /know/ Japanese. 7. Why /Lucy/ not phone us. 8. Betty/play tennis. 9. What films /Mike/ like. 10 Jane/read a lot.

e.g. — Do you know where Victor lives? — I've no idea where he lives.

1. Where /the Browns/ rest. 2. Dick /play/ chess. 3. Mary-enjoy/detectives. 4. When /Dick/ have dinner. 5. Betty /like/ theatre. 6. Who/type her letters. 7. Who/clean the hall. 8. When /Paul/ start work. 9. Susan/listen to the 9 o'clock news 10. Roger/play cards. 11. Where/George/work. 12. When/Henry/ come home 13 Mike/smoke much. 14. Victor /speak/ Swedish

Fluency Questions at Lunch Time

Barbara: Do you and Jill eat at a restaurant at the weekend? Steve: Yes, we do. We know a very good Indian restaurant. We

like Chinese food, too. Barbara: Do you cook at home? Steve: Yes, 1 do, but it isn't easy! Barbara: Do your friends like Chinese food? Steve: No, they don't like it very much, not my Chinese food.

/. Listen to the dialogue "Questions at Lunch Time" and answer the Questions:

Do Steve and Jill often eat out at the weekend? What food do they like? Is Steve a good cook?

//. Role-play the dialogue.

III. Teacher (addressing one of the students):

Are you a good cook? What dishes do you cook best? Do you sometimes go out? What restaurant do you prefer? Is the cooking good there? What about the service?

IV. Ask each other questions about your likes and dislike^ as far as food is concerned.

At the Butcher's

Butcher: Do you want any meat today, Mrs. Bird?

Mrs. Bird: Yes, please.

Butcher: Do you want beef or lamb?

Mrs. Bird: Beef, please.

Butcher: This lamb's very good.

Mrs. Bird: I like Iamb, but my husband doesn't.

Butcher: What about some steak? This is a nice piece.

Mrs. Bird. Give me that piece please. And a pound of mince, too

Butcher: Do you want a chicken, Mrs. Bird? They're very

nice. Mrs. Bird: No, thank you. My husband likes steak, but he

doesn't like chicken. Butcher: To tell you the truth, Mrs. Bird, I don't like chicken,

either!

/. Listen to the dialogue "At the Butcher's" and answer the questions:

What kind of meat does Mrs. Bird want? What else does she want? What does her husband like and dislike?

//. Role-play the dialogue.

111. Act out the situation:

You are having a party in a few days. At the moment you are at a shop buying the necessary things and talking to the shop-assistant.

An Interview with a Football Player

Steve: What time does your day start, Sam?

Sam: Oh, that's an easy question! Never before 10 o'clock.

Steve: And when do you train with the team?

Sam: Five days a week. Not on Saturdays or Sundays.

Steve: And how many hours do you train every week?

Sam: About four hours a day. It's hard work.

Steve: And how often do you travel abroad?

Sam: Oh, once a month, sometimes twice a month.

Steve: What do you do in your free time?

Sam: I drive my sports car. I visit my girl-friends.

Steve: Expensive hobbies! Er ... how much do you earn?

Sam: A lot. Oh, in my free time 1 read all my fan letters of

course. I get hundreds of letters a week. Steve: And do you answer all of them? Sam: I don't. I answer letters once a year at Christmas. Steve: Why do people like you? Sam: Er ... that's a difficult question. Read my fan letters. Here

they are.

/. Listen to the conversation "An Interview with a Football Player" and answer the questions:

Does Sam get up early or late? How often does he train with the team? How many hours a day does he train? Does he often travel abroad? What are his hobbies? What does Sam do in his free time?

//. Role-play the conversation.

///. Interview your friend. Ask him (her) about his (her) pas­time and hobbies. Use different types of questions.

A Questionnaire

Desmond Philton works for a Market Research company. He's asking people about their free time. Desmond: Good evening, sir Mr Morns: Good evening. Desmond: I'm from Market Research Ltd. May 1 ask you some

questions?

Mr Norris: Yes, ... yes, all right. Desmond: Thank you ... Now, what time do you usually arrive

home from work?

Mr Norris: Hmm .. I usually arrive home at six o'clock Desmond: When do you usually have dinner? Mr Norris: Oh, 1 usually eat at seven o'clock, but 1 sometimes

eat at eight o'clock or nine o'clock. My wife

works too!

Desmond. What do you usually do after dinner? Mr Norris: Well, 1 sometimes go out, but 1 usually stay at home

and watch television. Desmond: How often do you go out? Mr Norris: Oh, not often .. once or twice a week. Desmond: Do you often visit your friends? Mr Norris: Yes, 1 do, quite often. I sometimes visit them, and

they sometimes visit me. Desmond: Do you ever go to the cinema? Mr Norris: Oh, yes, .. yes, I do. Desmond: How often? Mr Norris: Well, I occasionally see a film ... I like horror

films ... Frankestein or Dracula!

Desmond: . . and the theatre? Do you ever go to the theatre? Mr Norris: Yes, I do ... but not often. I rarely go to the theatre. Desmond: Hmm ... Do you ever go to the ballet? Mr Norris: No, never I don't like ballet. Desmond: Well, thank you, Mr Norris. Mr Norris: May I ask you a question? Desmond: Yes?

Mr Norris: What do you do in your free time? Desmond: I ask questions, Mr. Norris ... I never answer them. Mr Norris: Oh'

/. Listen to the conversation "A Questionnaire" and ask questi­ons about Mr Norris’s daily routine

// Read and then role-play the conversation.

III. Act out a situation: Your friend and you are talking about your daily activities and pastime.

Self check

/ Put the verbs into the correct form:

1. The swimming bath (open) at 9.00 and (close) at 19.30 every day. 2. I have a car but I (use, not) it very often. 3. How many cigarettes you (smoke) a day? 4 "What you (do)?" "I'm an electrical engineer". 5 "Where your father (come) from?" "He (come) from Scotland" 6 If you need money why you (get, not) a job? 7 I (play) the piano, but I (play, not) very well 8 I (under­stand, not) the word "deceive". What "deceive" (mean)? 9. What time the banks (close) in Britain?

//. Translate into English:

1 Ты часто видишь моего брата на заводе? — Да. 2. Роберт никогда мне не пишет 3.— Почему ты не готовишь сама? — У меня нет времени 4. Когда ты ужинаешь? — В 8 часов. 5.— Интересно, почему Виктор мне не звонит. 6.— Твой сын лю­бит смотреть телевизор? — Да, он смотрит телевизор каждый день. 7. Интересно, знает ли он ее адрес. 8.— Ты не знаешь, он курит? — Не имею ни малейшего представления 9.— Николай живет далеко отсюда, не так ли?—Да, очень. 10.— Иногда я хожу на работу пешком. А ты? — Я всегда еду на машине. 11.— Где ты обычно проводишь отпуск? — Как правило, на юге. 12.— Разве ты не знаешь моего брата? — Нет. 13.— Петр не говорит по-немецки, не правда ли? — Нет, говорит. 14.— Ты обычно обедаешь дома или в столовой? — Как правило, дома. Я живу недалеко от работы. 15 — Тебе нравится ее квартира?— Нет.— Мне тоже.

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