ADDITIONAL READING
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Ex. 5. Replace these formal phrases with informal ones.
Ex. 3. Ask your partner about his/her likes, dislikes, usual habits. Make use of the words listed below.
| Models: | – Don't you like Tim? – No, I don't. He always plays stupid computer games. It gets on my nerves. – Does he like reading? – Yes, he is well read. We often call him a "Walking Encyclopedia". – Do you smoke? – Yes, and can't get rid of this bad habit. |
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working late, getting up early, standing in queues, washing up, being criticized, keeping one's word, driving a car, taking slipping pills, making new friends, watching musical programmes;
fast drivers, bag weather, junk food, people whistling, packet soups, house plants, Sochi.
Ex. 4. Write two sentences about your likes and two sentences about your dislikes. Exchange your paper and guess who has written them.
1. I don't really like football, either. 2. I must admit I don't like classical music all that much. 3. No, I don't think that's such a good idea, really. 4. I must say, I tend to be quite keen on ballet. 5. Personally, I think travelling on trains is rather boring. 6. Well, to be honest, I find thrillers really enjoyable.
Ex. 6. Replace the informal phrases with formal ones.
1. Do you fancy going to the cinema? 2. I can't stand pop music. 3. How about next Monday? 4. Oh, I'm easy, you know. 5. Well, I'm not all that keen, actually. 6. Yes, me too.
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