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UNIT II My Life Story

1.Reading

1.1.Read the following text and translate it into Russian

A Life Story: From a Small Town to a Big Dream

Every person has a life story. It is the story of our experiences, our choices, and the important moments that shape who we are. Today, I want to tell you the life story of my grandfather, Robert. His story is simple but beautiful, and it teaches us about hard work and love.

Part 1: Early Years and Childhood

Robert was born in a very small village in 1950. His family was not rich, but they were happy. He grew up with his parents and three older sisters. His childhood was simple. He didn't have a computer or a smartphone. He spent his days playing outside with his friends, helping his parents in the garden, and reading books.

When he was six years old, a very important thing happened: he started

He made many friends at school, and some of them are still his friends today!

Part 2: Big Changes and Education

When Robert was fifteen years old, his life changed. His father got a new job in a big city. So, the family made a big decision: they moved to the city. For Robert, it was difficult to leave his old friends and his small village. He felt a little bit lost in the big, noisy city.

But he adapted quickly. He finished secondary school with good grades. He was a very hard-working student. After school, he had to make another important choice: what to do next? He decided to continue his education. He went to university to study engineering. It was a difficult but interesting subject.

His university years were very busy. He studied a lot, but he also met many new people. He received his diploma in 1972. He was very proud of this achievement. It was the result of many years of hard work.

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But his life is not only about work. The most important part of his life is his family. He met his future wife, Mary, at a university library in 1970. He was reading a book when she asked him a question. They started talking and fell in love. It was the beginning of a great love story.

A few years later, Robert proposed to Mary, and she said "yes!" They got married in a small church in 1975. It was a beautiful day with all their family and friends.

In 1978, they had their first child, a son. They named him James. Two years later, they had a daughter, Elizabeth. Robert became a wonderful father. He always spent time with his children, helped them with homework, and taught them important things about life.

Part 4: Later Years and Happiness

Now, Robert is a grandfather. His children grew up, finished university, and started their own families. James became a doctor, and Elizabeth became a teacher. Robert has four grandchildren. He loves spending time with them. He tells them stories from his life and plays with them in the garden.

When I ask him about his life, he always says: "My life is simple, but I am happy. I had a good job that I enjoyed. I have a wonderful family that I love. I made some mistakes, of course. But I learned from them. The most important things in life are family, good friends, and doing what you love."

Robert's story shows us that a good life is not about being famous or very rich. It is about love, hard work, and the small, happy moments every day.

Active Vocabulary List

achievement - достижение adapt – адаптироваться be born - родиться become - стать

change - изменить(ся) choice - выбор

curious - любознательный enjoy - наслаждаться

fall in love – влюбиться

finish school - окончить школу get a job - получить работу get married - пожениться

get promoted - получить повышение

go to university - поступить в университет

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grow up - расти, взрослеть hard-working - трудолюбивый have children - завести детей learn - учиться, узнавать

life story - история жизни

make a decision - принять решение make a mistake - совершить ошибку meet - встретить

move - переехать name - назвать

propose - сделать предложение (о браке) receive a diploma - получить диплом reliable - надежный

responsible - ответственный result - результат

retire - выйти на пенсию shape - формировать smart - умный

spend time - проводить время start a career - начать карьеру start school - пойти в школу study - учиться, изучать teach - учить, преподавать work – работать

1.2. Read the text again and say which facts in the sentences (1-10) are true, false or not stated.

1.Robert was born in a big city in 1950.

2.He had two older brothers.

3.He enjoyed going to primary school.

4.His family moved to the city because his mother found a new job.

5.Robert studied medicine at university.

6.He worked at the same place for his whole career.

7.Robert and Mary met at a friend's party.

8.They got married a few years after they met.

9.Robert and Mary had three children.

10.Robert believes that money is the most important thing in life.

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2. Dialogues

School Friends Reunion

Anna: Mark, is that you? I haven't seen you for ages!

Mark: Anna! Wow! It’s so good to see you. What are you doing now? Anna: I’m a doctor. I graduated from medical school in 2015. What about you?

Mark: That's impressive! I became a graphic designer. I got my first job in 2014,right afterI finished university.

Anna: Do you remember Mr. Brown, our history teacher?

Mark: Of course! I was thinking about him just last week! I ran into him a year ago at the supermarket.

Exercise 2.1. Complete the sentences with past simple или past continuous.

1.Anna and Mark _____ (met / were meeting) at a reunion.

2.Anna _____ (graduated / was graduating) from medical school in 2015.

3.Mark _____ (became / was becoming) a graphic designer after university.

4.He _____ (got / was getting) his first job in 2014.

5.While Mark _____ (shopped / was shopping) a year ago, he _____ (ran / was running) into Mr. Brown.

Exercise 2.2. Answer the questions about the dialogue.

1.What is Anna's profession?

2.When did she graduate?

3.What did Mark become?

4.When did he get his first job?

5.Who did Mark meet at the supermarket and when?

A Family Story

Dad: Look at this old photo, kids. This is me when I was ten years old. Son: Where were you? You look happy.

Dad: That was at my grandparents' farm. I was riding a horse when your grandmother took this picture. We visited them every summer.

Daughter: When did you and mum meet?

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Dad: We met a long time ago, in 2003. I was working in a café when she walked in. I asked her out on a date a week later.

Exercise 2.3.Complete the sentences with past simple or past continuous.

1.Dad _____ (be) ten years old in the photo.

2.He _____ (ride) a horse when his mother _____ (take) the picture.

3.The family _____ (visit) the grandparents every summer.

4.Dad _____ (work) in a café when he first _____ (see) mum.

5.He _____ (ask) her out a week later.

Exercise 2.4. Put the sentences in the correct order (1-5).

_____ He asked mum out on a date.

_____ He worked in a café.

_____ He was riding a horse on the farm.

_____ He was ten years old.

_____ Mum walked into the café.

Catching Up

Lisa: Hi, Paul! How was your weekend?

Paul: It was great! My parents celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary last Saturday.

Lisa: 40 years! That’s amazing. Where did they get married?

Paul: They had a small wedding in Brighton in 1984. While we were looking at their old photos, my dad told us a funny story. He was cooking dinner for their first date when he burnt the food!

Lisa: Oh no! So, what happened next?

Paul: They ordered pizza and laughed all evening. I guess it worked!

Exercise 2.5. Complete the sentences using the words from the dialogue.

1.Paul's parents _____ their 40th wedding anniversary last Saturday.

2.They _____ married in Brighton in 1984.

3.While they _____ at old photos, Paul's dad _____ a story.

4.He _____ dinner when he _____ the food.

5.They _____ pizza and _____ all evening.

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Exercise 2.6. True or false?

1.Paul's weekend was boring.

2.Paul's parents had a big wedding in London.

3.Paul's dad told a story about his first date with Paul's mum.

4.The dinner for the first date was perfect.

5.Paul's parents didn't enjoy their first date.

3. Grammar and Vocabulary

Exercise 3.1.Complete the sentences with a verb in the Past Simple

1.I (start) _______________ school when I was six.

2.They (move) _______________ to Paris in 2010.

3.She (study) _______________ law at university.

4.We (visit) _______________ our grandparents last summer.

5.He (work) _______________ as a teacher for five years.

6.The concert (finish) _______________ at 11 p.m.

7.I (wait) _______________ for the bus for twenty minutes.

8.She (ask) _______________ me a question about the project.

9.They (play) _______________ football in the park yesterday.

10.It (rain) _______________ all day last Sunday.

Exercise 3.2.Complete the sentences with a correct form of a verb in the past simple

1.I (go/went/gone) to Spain last year.

2.She (get/got/gotten) a new job two months ago.

3.They (have/had/has) a lot of fun at the party.

4.He (tell/told/telled) me an interesting story.

5.We (see/saw/seen) a famous actor in the street.

6.I (write/wrote/written) a letter to my friend.

7.She (take/took/taken) a photo of the monument.

8.The movie (begin/began/begun) at 8 o'clock.

9.He (fall/fell/fallen) in love with her in 2015.

10.I (buy/bought/buyed) this book last week.

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Exercise 3.3. Complete the sentences with the past simple or past continuous

1.I (watch) _______________ TV when the phone (ring) _______________.

2.While she (drive) _______________ to work, she (see) _______________

an accident.

3.He (break) _______________ his arm while he (play) _______________

rugby.

4.When I (meet) _______________ John, he (wait) _______________ for the bus.

5.We (have) _______________ dinner when you (call) _______________.

6.They (get) _______________ married while they (live) _______________

in Rome.

7.She (cook) _______________ dinner when she (cut) _______________

her finger.

8.The sun (shine) _______________ when we (leave) _______________ the house.

9.While I (walk) _______________ in the park, I (meet) _______________

an old friend.

10.What (you/do) _______________ when the storm (start)

_______________?

Exercise 3.4. Complete the sentences with a correct time marker ago, last, in, when.

1.I finished school five years _______________.

2.We went to Italy _______________ summer.

3.She was born _______________ 1992.

4.He bought a car _______________ month.

5.I was living in Berlin _______________ I met my wife.

6.They moved to Canada ten years _______________.

7.The company was founded _______________ 2001.

8.What did you do _______________ weekend?

9.I was watching a film _______________ the power went out.

10.He started his new job _______________ June.

Exercise 3.5.Translate from Russian into English the following sentences using past simple or past continuous

1. Я родился в 1990 году.

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2.Вчера в 6 вечера я делал домашнее задание.

3.Они поженились два года назад.

4.Что ты делал, когда я тебе позвонил?

5.В прошлом году он пошел в университет.

6.Пока она готовила ужин, дети играли в саду.

7.Я получил диплом в 2018 году.

8.Мы встретили его, когда жили в Берлине.

9.Он упал, когда бежал по улице.

10.Где ты был вчера вечером?

4.Speaking «My Life Story»

4.1.With a partner, ask and answer the questions.

1.Where were you born, and what was your hometown like?

2.What is your earliest childhood memory?

3.What was your favourite subject at school and why?

4.Did you have any hobbies or activities you loved as a child?

5.Who was your best friend when you were younger and what did you do together?

6.What was a big challenge you faced in your life, and how did you overcome it?

7.What is one of the most important lessons you have learned so far?

8.How have you changed as a person over the past five years?

9.What is a happy memory that always makes you smile?

10.What advice would you give to your younger self?

5.Writing

5.1.Write an essay on the topic “My Life Story”

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UNIT III Eating In and Eating Out

1.Reading

1.1.Read the following text and translate it into Russian Eating In and Eating Out: A World of Choice

Food is a very important part of our lives. We need food for energy, but it is also about pleasure, culture, and spending time with people we love. Today, we have two main ways to enjoy a meal: eating out at a restaurant or eating in at home. Both options have their advantages and disadvantages.

Part 1: Eating Out – A Social Experience

Eating out means going to a restaurant, café, or fast-food place to have a meal. It is a popular activity all over the world.

Why do people like eating out?

It’s convenient and easy: You don’t have to cook or wash the dishes.

You can just sit down, look at the menu, choose what you want, and someone will bring your food to you.

It’s a social event: People often go out to eat with friends, family, or colleagues. It’s a great way to celebrate a birthday, an anniversary, or just to catch up with someone. The atmosphere in a restaurant is usually lively and fun.

You can try new things: Restaurants often offer food from different cuisines. You can try Italian pizza, Japanese sushi, or Mexican tacos without needing to know how to cook these dishes yourself.

It’s tasty: Professional chefs know how to prepare food very well. They use special techniques and ingredients to make the food delicious.

What are the disadvantages?

It can be expensive: eating out usually costs more than cooking at home. You pay for the food, the service, and the atmosphere.

It’s not always healthy: Restaurant food often has a lot of salt, sugar, and fat to make it taste better. It is sometimes difficult to know what ingredients are in your meal.

you might have to wait: In a popular restaurant, you sometimes need to book a table before you go. If you don't, you might have to wait in line. You also have to wait for your food to be cooked and served.

Part 2: Eating In – A Home Experience

Eating in means preparing and cooking food at home. For many people, this is a daily routine.

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Why do people like eating in?

It’s cheaper: Buying groceries from a supermarket or a local market and cooking at home is much cheaper than eating out every day.

It’s healthier: When you cook at home, you control the ingredients. You can use fresh vegetables, less oil, less salt, and less sugar. You know exactly what is in your food.

It’s a nice hobby: For some people, cooking is a relaxing and creative hobby. You can try new recipes, experiment with different flavours, and feel proud when you make something tasty.

It’s cozy: Eating at home is comfortable and cozy. You can wear comfortable clothes, watch TV, and don’t have to worry about being too loud.

What are the disadvantages?

It takes time and effort: cooking requires planning. You need to go grocery shopping, prepare the ingredients, cook the meal, and then wash the dishes and clean the kitchen afterwards. It can be tiring, especially after a long day at work or university.

you need skills: Not everyone knows how to cook well. If you are a beginner, your food might not always be delicious.

It can be boring: Sometimes, cooking the same meals every day can become monotonous.

Part 3: How do we cook? basic verbs and food

If you decide to eat in, you need to know some basic cooking verbs. Here is a simple recipe for a vegetable omelette:

First, wash and chop some vegetables like onions, tomatoes, and peppers.

Then, break two eggs into a bowl, add a little milk, salt, and pepper, and whisk everything together.

After that, heat some oil or butter in a frying pan.

Add the chopped vegetables to the hot pan and fry them for a few minutes.

Next, pour the egg mixture over the vegetables. Cook for a few minutes until the eggs are ready. Finally, you can add some grated cheese on top.

You can eat your omelette with toast and a cup of tea or coffee.

Part 4: What Do We Drink?

Drinks are also very important. Here are some common ones: Hot drinks: tea, coffee, hot chocolate

Cold drinks: water, juice (orange juice, apple juice), soda (Coca-Cola, Sprite)

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