15. Now cover the replies with a piece of paper. Start conversations with a partner and continue naturally for a few lines.
16. Look at these topics of conversation. Which ones are suitable when you meet someone for the first time? Why?
The visitor’s clothes
The visitor’s trip
Politics
Families
Hobbies and interests
The city you are in
Your countries
The weather
Religion
Personal details
17. Read this extracts from the conversation between Victor and Susanne. Which topics do they talk about?
A. …So, how was your journey?
B. It was fine, thanks. The train wasn’t full.
A. Well, not many people come to Siberia at this time of year.
B. No, I guess not. Is it always this cold in November?
A. Well, not usually this cold. How was the weather in Washington?
B. Actually, it was quite warm. About 20 degrees.
B. Where in Russia are you from?
A. From Vladivostok, in the east. Have you been there?
B. Yes, I have. It’s a beautiful city.
A. What about you? Do you live in Washington?
B. Yes, I do, but I was born in Chicago.
B. …That’s an amazing building – what is it?
A. It’s the new hockey stadium “Arena-Omsk”. Are you interested in hockey?
B. I don’t know much about it, but my brother loves it.
A. Your brother? Do you have a big family?
B. No, just one brother. What about you? Do you have any brothers or sisters?
A. Yes, I have two sisters.
Underline the questions the speakers use to introduce the topic.
Work in pairs. Imagine you come from different countries.
Role play a conversation. Take turns to be the host and the visitor.
18. Find fifteen verbs in the puzzle. Use each letter once only.
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S |
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N |
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T |
S |
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A |
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T |
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F |
R |
S |
C |
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I |
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K |
F |
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K |
C |
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N |
Y |
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E |
N |
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K |
G |
O |
R |
K |
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V |
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19. Complete these sentences with six of the verbs in the puzzle.
We often ……..friends on Saturdays.
We usually ……..a small gift for our host or hostess.
We don’t usually ………about religion or politics.
We don’t usually ……..personal questions.
We usually ……..coffee at the end of a meal.
We don’t often ……...to restaurants with friends.
20. Tell the visitor about Russian customs using the words in the puzzle.
E.g. We often sing when we have a party.
MY FAMILY
1
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What’s your name?
Look at the picture (Pic. 2).
What name would you give this baby girl?
What name do you like for a boy?
Which names are typical in Russia?
Which name is the most unusual
among your friends?
Which name do you like best?
Pic. 2
2. Read the text about Anfisa and write down the different names that people call her. Which name does she like best/ least?
My first name is Anfisa, but the only person who calls me Anfisa is my grandfather. So does my sister when she is angry with me, but fortunately it doesn’t happen very often now.
My old friends call me Belka, because my surname is Belkina, and I was always called Belka at school. I used to hate it.
Most of my friends call me Fisa, and so do my relatives.
My colleagues call me Anfisa Vasilyevna and it’s rather funny, because I’m only 22.
My Mоm and Dad call me Anyutka and it’s really nice.
My boyfriend calls me Kiska, but that’s another story…