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My friend`s family

Carmen Darrow is my best friend. I often come over her house and know all her family. She lives with her parents and younger brother. But I can’t say that it is an ideal American family, because they do not get along well with their Dad.

Carmen often says that she doesn’t really know her father. He isn’t easy to get on with, I have always found him difficult to talk to. He is a bit reserved, but he loves to be recognized and asked for his autograph.

Carmen remembers that her Dad couldn’t have been home much when she was a small child, because she simply doesn’t remember him. His work always came first, and he was often away from home making films. Carmen wasn’t surprised when her parents often had quarrels in the kitchen about it.

He must have wanted the best for her, but the best was always what he wanted. He chose Carmen’s school and she hated it. She had no friends there; she felt miserable and didn’t do well, so she was asked to leave. He must have been very disappointed, but he said nothing to her. He wanted her to be an actor like him. And she tried it for a while, but she couldn’t make it, it was not for her. She always wanted to be a lawyer, she was dreaming about it, and he didn’t approve her choice. They had a huge scandal at home, after which she applied for a law school. They hadn’t been talking to each other for a long time because of that. But she got what she wanted, her dream came true. And now she is a successful lawyer.

Carmen’s father and she have always been so different. She loves animals and he loves books and music, and above all opera, which she hates. They still don’t see much of each other. He wanted her to marry a famous film star or something, but she fell in love with a regular guy from the neighborhood. She thinks that she is too young to have children yet and wants to make a career first. And he pushes her to give birth to his grandson. Isn’t that crazy? I think it is! Why do our parents always consider us as babies and decide for us!

Carmen’s mom is different though. She never argues with her and they are very close friend. They can talk about everything and understand each other perfectly. But she is not happy with Carmen’s dad and Carmen is secretly hoping for their divorce. Sad as it is but Carmen’s dad is like a stranger for their family. It’s hard to believe, but it happens.

Unit 2 daily routine

Scan the text and answer the questions.

Those people, who want to have an interesting life, must do a lot of things every day. They must have time for work, play and fun. So children and grown-ups must plan their life. A good plan will help us to do everything we want. As for me I usually plan my week-days.

As a rule I get up at seven o`clock. The alarm-clock wakes me up and my working day begins. If it is spring or summer I go to the window and open it wide to let the fresh morning air in. The bright sun and the singing of birds set me into a cheerful working mood. In winter I am not so quick to leave my bed. But all the same it is time to get up and I start getting ready for my work. I do my bed and go to the bathroom, where I wash my hands and face, clean my teeth. Breakfast, as doctors say, must be the most substantial meal of the day. While I`m having breakfast, I switch on the radio and listen to the news. As I live near my University, I leave my house at a quarter to eight. The fresh air is very helpful to me: I come to my University in high spirits. Usually I have got four lectures. I return home at three o`clock in the afternoon. I don`t like to do my homework just after University because I am really tired. So I have a rest and then I do my homework. Usually it takes me two hours to get ready for my lectures. In the evening I watch TV, read books or spend time with my friends. I always go to bed at eleven o`clock as they say: “Early to bed and early to rize makes a man healthy, wealthy and wize.

  1. What time do you usually get up?

  2. Is it easy for you to get up early?

  3. Do you wake up yourself?

  4. When do you usually leave the house?

  5. What time do you return home?

  6. How long does it take you to get ready for your lectures?

  7. How do you spend your evenings?

8. What time do you usually go to bed?