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The Weather Forecaster



 

When he was ten years old, Michael Fish decided to become a meteorologist and set up a weather station in his back garden. Now he is the famous BBC weatherman. Being a weather forecaster on television is hard work! He works 12-hour and must prepare between 10 and 14 broadcasts. But Michael loves his work. He says that not two days are ever the same and there is always some interesting weather happening somewhere on the planet.

Michael knows he helps people, especially in winter. He insists that warning people of bad weather in winter is a very important job and he can help to save people’s lives.

 

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“A Future Profession”

 

1 Why does Michael like his job?

2 Do you agree with his opinion of the job? Why / Why not?

3 What job would you like to have in the future?

4 Why would you like to become a ……….. ?

5 Are your parents for or against your decision?

6 Say how much you know about this profession; where you get information about it.

7 Have you ever spoken to people of this profession? What did they say about it?

8 Do you think this profession is necessary nowadays?

9 What education do you have to get to become a ……..?

10 What school subjects are important for your further education?

 

 

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A Rule is a Rule

 

I’ll never forget the first time I saw her. Mrs Bates introduced the girl to the class and said, “This is Clair Parks. She is feeling rather nervous; look after her, please.

Nervous? Look after her? Clair Parks could look after herself. The next day when Mrs Bates told her that she must wear a tie for school, Clair Parks said, “I can’t wear a tie miss. I’m allergic to ties.” Mrs Bates smiled a frosty smile. “Clair, make sure you `re properly dressed tomorrow. A rule is a rule.” But Clair Parks believed the rules were made to be broken and the next day she came to school without a tie again.

 

Related topic: “School”

 

1 Do you think Mrs Bates was right to make Clair wear a tie? Why / Why not?

2 Is there a dress code in your school? Are there any other rules for the pupils of your school?

3 Do the pupils obey them?

4 Do you like going to school? Why / Why not?

5 What subjects are taught at your school? Which are your favourite ones?

6 Are all of them compulsory? What optional subjects do you study?

7 There are enough facilities and equipment in your school, aren’t there?

8 What after-school activities do you do?

9 Are you proud of your school? Say three sentences about your school to make everybody sure you are proud of it.

10 Would you like to change anything in your school?

 

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ANIMAL TRANSPORT!

 

I usually go on sightseeing, or beach holidays, but last year I decided to do something more exciting than usual. I went on an elephant safari and it was the best holiday in my life!

We travelled in the jungle and saw some amazing animals. You can get much closer to wild animals on an elephant than you can in a jeep. It was the most wonderful thing I’ve ever done. Next year I’m going to try a different form of animal transport. I’d like to go on a tour to Egypt and ride a camel in the desert. The year after that I might go across the mountains of Nepal on a donkey!

 

Related topic: “Holidays”

 

1 What kind of holiday is an elephant safari?

2 Why do you think the narrator liked this kind of holiday very much?

3 Which holiday do you prefer: beach, sightseeing or action? Why?

4 Where did you last go on holiday? What kind of holiday was it?

5 How did you get to the place; how long did it take you to get there?

6 Who did you go on holiday with?

7 Where did you live there? Had your parents booked accommodation in advance?

8 What did you like doing there most of all?

9 What places of interest did you see there?

10 What holiday would you like to have next time?

 

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SEE the WORLD!

 

Every year millions of people pack their suitcases or put on backpacks and travel to the seven continents of the world. They visit the castles and museums of Europe, and the cities and natural wonders of North and South America. Some visit the exotic cultures of Asia, Africa and the Middle East. The great outback of Australia is a wonderland for those who go there. And a few lucky people even travel to the most mysterious continent on the earth – Antarctica.

Why do people want to explore the world? It opens their minds, it makes them feel alive. Travel and see the world! It will change your life forever.

 

Related topic: “Travelling”

 

1 Why do people travel?

2 What do they usually visit in Europe, in North and South America, in Africa and Asia?

3 Do you think travelling is one of the best ways of learning about the world?

4 Have you ever travelled? If not, would you like to?

5 Which is the most convenient transport for travelling on a long distance?

6 Which do you think is the most dangerous transport?

7 Why do people study guide-books and maps before they go anywhere?

8 What countries in your opinion are most interesting for travellers? Why?

9 If you had an opportunity to travel right now, where would you go? Why?

10 Do you like reading books and watching films about travellers and travelling?

 

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LEISURE

 

People enjoy various indoor and outdoor activities in Britain. The most common leisure activity in the UK is watching television. Many television programmes are about wildlife, animals, holidays, cooking and gardening.

The British are known as a nation of gardeners. Most people have a garden on their property. Many people in Britain are proud of their houses and gardens. Every town in Britain has one or more DIY (Do It Yourself) centres and garden centres. These places are very popular with British home-owners at the weekends.

Sports and physical recreation have always been popular too.

 

Related topic: “Spare Time”

 

1 Compare the leisure activities in Russia and in the UK. Are there many differences?

2 What do you prefer to do in your spare time?

3 Does it depend on season and weather?

4 Do you like watching TV? What are you favourite TV programmes?

5 Do you use the Internet for fun and entertainment? How many hours a day do you use it?

6 Do you enjoy going to museums and theatres? Why / why not?

7 Some people say that books are best friends. Is it true for you?

8 How often do you go to parties, discos?

9 Are you fond of sport? What sports have you ever tried? What sports would you like to try?

10 Who do you prefer to spend your spare time with? Why?

 

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Winning Colours

 

The most popular colour in Britain is black. Wearing black makes people feel more confident, but can often make you look reserved. This may be why people sometimes think that British people don’t want to make a strong impression. Although black is common in Britain, most people agree that in fact blue is the world’s favourite colour. School uniforms and business suits are often blue. Wearing blue will show that you are an efficient and hardworking person. So, next time you have an important event in your life – an exam or an interview – think about your clothes.

 

Related topic: “Fashion”

 

1 Why do the British prefer black?

2 What colour is the most popular in the world?

3 What colour clothes (according to the text) should you wear if you are going to do an exam or to have an interview? Why?

4 What colours do you like wearing best? What colours would you never wear?

5 Are clothes important to you?

6 How do you choose new clothes? What kind of clothes do you usually wear?

7 Say what it means ‘to be trendy’? What clothes are in fashion now?

8 Is it necessary to wear fashionable clothes? Give your reasons.

9 Do you read fashion magazines? Why / why not?

10 Do you dress the same when you are depressed as you do when you are very happy?

 

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Car of the Future

 

A group of secondary school children from Hull won the ‘The Young scientists of the Year’ competition. Three teenagers (they are 13) had designed a robot car. Paul, one of the teenagers, said there wouldn’t` be any pollution from their robot cars and their system would make travelling in cities easier. Angela, another designer, added their cars would have radar and laser equipment, so they wouldn’t crash. How does the robot car work? Clair, a third designer, explained there would be cables under the road and those would send signals to a receiver in the car. She also said the scientists had already designed systems like that in factories, so they would be able to do it in cities.

 

Related topic: “Inventions and inventors”

 

1 Do you think the teenagers` invention is very important? Why / why not?

2 Is it possible to use their invention in our everyday life? Why / why not?

3 Would you like to take part in the contest ‘The Young Scientists of the Year?’ Why / why not?

4 Are you interested in modern inventions?

5 Where can you find information about discoveries and inventions?

6 What modern inventions do you think are the most important in Russia and all over the world?

7 What Russian inventors do you know?

8 What are they famous for?

9 Are there Nobel Prize Winners among Russian scientists? Give the examples.

10 Do you agree that there are bad points of developing science and technology?

 

 

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