Диалог-расспрос/Task2

Диалог-расспрос/Task2

1.

E.А.: How old are you?

St: I had a birthday yesterday so now I'm sixteen years old.

E.А: How many times a week do you do sports?

St: I go to the gym twice a week because I believe that it's very important to lead a healthy lifestyle.

E.А: What sport is the most popular with teenagers in your region?

St: Well, in general I would say that children in my region prefer to play football because every school has its own playing field.

E.А: What sports facilities are available in the place where you live?

St: Speaking about sports facilities I’d say that there is a wide choice of them in the place where I live. We have football, hockey fields, swimming pools, gyms and many others.

E.А: Why do you think it is important to keep fit?

St: Firstly, it improves your health. Secondly, you become physically stronger and more attractive.

E.А: What would you advise a person who wants to keep fit?

St: I’d say to him that he should always think about benefits which he will obtain in the process of keeping fit.

E.А: This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your cooperation.

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How do the teenagers fill about their school?

E.А: How many lessons do you usually have?

St: I have six lessons four days a week.

E.А: What subject do you find the most difficult?

St: It seems to me that literature is the most difficult subject for me because I don’t like writing essays.

E.А: What is your favourite weekday? Why do you like it?

St: My favourite weekday is Friday, because we have only 4 lessons.

E.А: What sports facilities do you have in your school?

St: In my school we have a gym and a football field.

E.А: Do you think school uniform is necessary or not? Why do you think so?

St: In my opinion, school uniform shouldn’t be necessary because children should decide for themselves what they want to wear.

E.А: What would you recommend your friends do to improve their English?

St: I would recommend them to hire a mentor because it’s the most effective way to improve English.

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What do the teenagers think about modern film industry?

E.А: How often do you go to the cinema?

St: I usually go to the cinema once a month.

E.А: What kinds of films do you like most?

St: In fact I like different kinds of films but thrillers and dramas are my favourite.

E.А: Why do you think many people prefer watching films at home?

St: As far as I can tell such people don’t like watching movies with strangers and that is why they prefer watching them at home.

E.А: What do you like to do in your free time?

St: I like playing football in my free time.

E.А: How can films in English help students improve their English?

St: Watching films in English helps students get used to a foreign speech.

E.А: What film would you recommend your friend see? And why?

St: I would recommend to my friend a film called «Titanic» because I think that plot of the movie is brilliant.

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Teenager`s reading habits

E.А: What kind of books do you like to read?

St: I like to read non-fiction books.

E.А: Who is your favorite writer?

St: My favorite write is Carl Sagan, an American astronomer, cosmologist and science popularizer.

E.А: How often do you borrow books from the library?

St: I prefer to buy books but once a month I borrow one from the local library.

E.А: Why do you think teenagers are reading less and less now?

St: It seems to me that teenagers read less because most of them spend time playing computer games.

E.А: How can reading English books help students improve their English?

St: Reading English books can help students improve their English by increasing vocabulary.

E.А: What book would you recommend to your friend who wants to read something for pleasure? And why?

St: I would recommend him to read a book called «Atlas Shrugged» which was written by Ann Rand. It’s one of my favorite books and I’m sure that my friend will like it.

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What do the teenagers think about shopping and shopping centers?

E.А: Who usually does the shopping in your family?

St: My mom does shopping in our family.

E.А: What can you buy in your nearest shopping center?

St: You can buy all kinds of dairy products, fruits and vegetables.

E.А: How often do you usually go shopping?

St: I usually go shopping once a month.

E.А: Why are shopping centers so popular nowadays?

St: I think that they are so popular due to their convenience.

E.А: Why do some people hate shopping?

St: In my opinion, some people hate shopping because they don’t like overcrowded places.

E.А: What time would you recommend that busy people should go shopping?

St: I would recommend them go shopping in the morning before they go to work.

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How do the teenagers prefer to spend their free time?

E.А: How much free time do you have on weekdays?

St: I usually have free time in the evening after I finish doing homework.

E.А: How do you and your friends usually spend your free time?

St: My friends and I play football together.

E.А: Who do you prefer to spend your free time with?

St: I prefer to spend free time with family and friends.

E.А: What afterschool activities do you take part in?

St: I take part in playing football with my schoolmates.

E.А: Do you think everyone should find some time for doing sports? Why?

St: In my opinion, every person should decide for himself whether he wants to do sport or not because we live in a society with a freedom of choice.

E.А: What hobby would you do if you had free time?

St: I would start playing ice hockey.

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How do the teenagers spend their holidays?

E.А: What is your favourite season?

St: My favorite season is autumn.

E.А: Where do you usually spend your summer holidays?

St: I usually spend my summer holidays at home with my family.

E.А: What do you like to do during your winter holidays?

St: I like to go skiing during my winter holidays.

E.А: How often do you and your family travel?

St: Me and my family travel once in two years.

E.А: What type of transport do you find the most convenient?

St: I think that underground trains are the most convenient.

E.А: What place in your country would you recommend to a foreign tourist to visit? Why?

St: I would recommend them to visit Hermitage because it’s one of the most popular museums in the world.

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E.А: Where would you like to live - in a big city or in the country?

St: I would like to live in a big city because I believe that you have more career opportunities there.

E.А: What are the advantages of living in the country?

St: Firstly, atmosphere in country is calm and peaceful; secondly, there are no strangers because all people are familiar with each other.

E.А: What is the main ecological problem in the place where you live?

St: The main ecological problem is air pollution caused by factories and cars.

E.А: Do you and your friends care about ecological problems? Why?

St: In fact, we ignore ecological problems because we believe that there is nothing that we can do to prevent it.

E.А: Have you ever taken part in any ecological projects in school?

St: I have never taken part in ecological projects but I certainly would like to do it in the future.

E.А: What would you recommend to a person who wants to improve the ecological situation in his or her hometown?

St: It seems to me that the most effective solution is to ask Government for help.

9.

E.А: How many classes do you usually have?

St: I usually have 5 classes a day.

E.А: What sports facilities do you have in your school?

St: Speaking about sports facilities I’d say that we have a football field and two gyms.

E.А: What clubs and societies can you attend in your school?

St: I can attend business and science clubs and societies in my school.

E.А: What school events like concerts and performances do you usually have during the school year?

St: We usually have two concerts: before winter holidays and one more before summer holidays.

E.А: Do you enjoy taking part in these school events? Why?

St: I don’t like taking part in school events because they distract me from learning.

E.А: What event would you recommend organizing in your school? And why?

St: I would recommend organizing a concert which would be devoted to the problem of arranging concerts during the school time.

10.

E.А: How many lessons of P. E. (physical education) do you have a week?

St: We have one lesson of physical education a week.

E.А: What sports facilities do you have in your school?

St: Speaking about sports facilities I’d say that we have a football field and two gyms.

E.А: What sport do you do regularly?

St: I usually play football with my friends.

E.А: What winter sports are popular with you and your friends?

St: Ice hockey and skiing are popular winter sports.

E.А: Would you like to do any extreme sports? Why? Or why not?

St: I wouldn’t like to do any extreme sports because I don’t want to risk my life without any important reason.

E.А: What would you recommend to a teenager who wants to be healthy and fit?

St: I’d say to him that he should always think about benefits which he will obtain in the process of keeping fit.

11.

E.А: When do you get up on week days?

St: I get up in seven o’clock on week days.

E.А: What do you prefer to eat on breakfast in the morning?

St: I prefer to eat scrambled eggs in the morning.

E.А: How long does it take you to get to school?

St: I spend thirty minutes to get to school.

E.А: What is your favorite part of the day: morning, afternoon or evening? Why do you like it?

St: My favorite part of the day is evening because I have free time.

E.А: What do you do to help your parents about the house?

St: I regularly take out the garbage and go shopping.

E.А: What would you recommend to teenagers who are often late for school?

St: I would recommend them to set two alarm clocks.

12.

E.А: How old are you?

St: I am sixteen years old.

E.А: When did you get your first mobile phone?

St: Parents bought me first mobile phone when I was in the second grade.

E.А: What do you usually use your mobile phone for?

St: I usually play mobile games and chat with friends using my mobile phone.

E.А: How do you feel when you forget your mobile phone at home?

St: I get bored very quickly when I forget my mobile phone at home.

E.А: Do you think it's right that mobile phones are not allowed at some schools?

St: I think it’s right because it helps students to concentrate on learning.

E.А: In what places would you recommend switch off or turn down their phones? Why?

St: I would recommend switching off electrical devices including mobile phones in theaters because they distract other visitors from watching.

13.

E.А: How old are you?

St: I’m fifteen years old.

E.А: How much time do you spend on the Internet every day?

St: I spend three hours a day on the Internet.

E.А: What do you use the Internet for?

St: I use the Internet to chat with friends, play computer games and do homework.

E.А: What do you do in information technology or computer studies lessons?

St: We learn how to use different computer programs.

E.А: Why are computer skills useful for everyone?

St: I think that computer skills are useful because they allow you to get access to a big source of information.

E.А: What would you recommend to a person who spends too much time on the Internet?

St: I would recommend him to find a hobby which is not related with sitting in front of the computer.

14.

E.А: What is your favorite school subject?

St: My favorite school subject is physics.

E.А: When did you start learning English?

St: I started learning English in the kindergarten.

E.А: What do you do in your English lessons?

St: We speak In pairs and learn grammar in English lessons.

E.А: Do you find learning English easy or difficult? Why?

St: I find learning English difficult because you need a lot of practice.

E.А: What foreign language would you like to learn? And why?

St: I would like to learn Spanish because I’ve always dreamt to live there.

E.А: What would you recommend a person do to improve his or her English?

St: I would recommend him to read an English textbook which contains basic grammatical rules.

15.

E.А: What do you enjoy doing in your free time?

St: I enjoy watching cartoons in my free time.

E.А: How often do you go to the cinema or to the theater?

St: I usually go twice a month to the local cinema.

E.А: How much time do you usually watch TV every day?

St: I don’t watch TV because I use a computer.

E.А: What TV programs are popular in your family?

St: My family usually watches news and science programs.

E.А: Do you prefer TV or the internet? Why?

St: I prefer the internet because I believe that it’s more convenient for me.

E.А: What TV program would you recommend your friends watch?

St: I would recommend them to watch a TV program about aliens.

16.

E.А: How long have you been living in your city, town or village?

St: I have been living in a city for sixteen years.

E.А: What is the place where you live famous for?

St: The place where I live is famous for its glorious history.

E.А: When was your city, town or village founded?

St: My city was founded in 1703 year.

E.А: What season is the best for visiting your city, town or village? And why?

St: It seems to me that summer is the best season for visiting Saint-Petersburg because there are many discounts for tourists.

E.А: What is your favorite place in your city, town or village? Why do you like it?

St: Russian museum is my favorite place in Saint-Petersburg.

E.А: What place in your hometown would you recommend visiting?

St: I would recommend visiting Hermitage because it’s one of the most popular museums.

17.

E.А: What foreign languages can you learn at your school?

St: I can learn English, German and French languages.

E.А: How many English lessons a week do you have?

St: I have three English lessons a week.

E.А: For what reasons do people learn foreign languages nowadays?

St: It seems to me that they learn them to have more career opportunities.

E.А: What is the most effective way to learn a foreign language, in your opinion?

St: In my opinion, the most effective way to learn a foreign language is to study with a mentor.

E.А: Do you think English will be useful for you in the future? In what way?

St: I think that English will be useful because I will have a chance to watch English programs and work in English speaking firms.

E.А: What language would you recommend your English speaking friend learn? Why?

St: I would recommend to learn Russian language because he would get an opportunity to move to Russia.

18.

E.А: What time do you usually go to bed in the evening?

St: I usually go to bed at eleven o’clock.

E.А: How much time do you spend doing your homework?

St: I spend three hours a day doing my homework.

E.А: What sports do you do regularly?

St: I play football and ice hockey regularly with my friends.

E.А: What do you do to help your parents about the house?

St: I take out the garbage and go shopping.

E.А: How do you spend your weekends?

St: I go to the cinema with my friends on weekends.

E.А: What would you like to change in your daily routine?

St: I would like to spend more time with my family.

19.

E.А: What grade are you in?

St: I’m in the ninth grade.

E.А: How many classes a day do you usually have?

St: I usually have six classes a day.

E.А: What sports facilities are there in your school?

St: Speaking about sports facilities, we have two gyms and a football field.

E.А: What is your school uniform like?

St: We have to wear black suits and trousers at school.

E.А: What school events do you have during the school year?

St: We have football and volleyball competitions during the school year.

E.А: What would you like to improve in your school?

St: It seems to me that most of the classrooms should be repaired.