Spare Time

A: Do you go to the gym straight from the University?

B: No, I don’t. You see, my classes are over at 2.30 p.m. My keep-fit classes start at 5 p.m. So I go home first. There I have dinner and change my clothes. Then I rest a little.

A: And how long does it take you to get to the gym?

B: It takes me about ten minutes to get there.

A: Ann is having a party at 6 on Saturday evening. Are you coming?

B: Really? Unfortunately, I can’t. My boyfriend has already booked cinema tickets. The film starts at half past seven.

A: I see. And are you busy on Sunday evenings?

B: No, I’m not. In fact, I like to stay at home in the evenings on Sunday. You must relax sometimes. I like watching different Sunday shows or surf the Net. And what about you? Do you go out on Sundays?

A: Personally, I don’t watch television much. I love going out in the evenings. I’m going to the theatre this Sunday. Sometimes I just go to see my friends.

B: And do you enjoy the cinema?

A: Yes, I do. I love watching cartoons with my nephew!

Notes:

go out – зд. выходить на прогулку (в какое-либо общественное заведение)

Ex. 7. Ask you classmate about his / her typical working day. You may use the following questions.

1. What time do you set your alarm clock for?

2. Do you get up at once? Do you wake up easily?

3. Do you take a (cold) shower in the morning?

4. Do you jog in the morning?

5. What do you usually have for breakfast?

6. Do you watch TV while having breakfast?

7. What time do you usually leave home for the University?

8. How long does it take you to get to the University?

9. Do you go by bus / trolley-bus?

10. Do you sometimes walk to the University?

11. Have you ever come late for the first class?

12. How many classes do you usually have?

13. Where do you have lunch / a snack?

14. How often do you have to go to the library or the reading-room? (once / twice / three times a week)

15. What time do you get home?

16. Who cooks dinner in your family?

17. Do you have to do any housework (to tidy the room up, to do the washing-up / the shopping / to throw the rubbish)?

18. Do you have a rest in the evenings? What do you do to relax?

19. How long does it take you to prepare for your classes?

20. What time do you go to bed on weekdays? What do you like to do before falling asleep?

Ex. 8. Write an e-mail to your “pen friend” from another country telling about

· a typical weekend;

· what you do in the evenings on weekdays;

· the working day of any member of your family;

· the best day during your long / winter vacations (long vacation – брит. летние каникулы в университете).

UNIT 3. MY STUDY AT THE UNIVERSITY. STUDENTS’ LIFE