Exercise 10. Complete the sentences.
Example: When do you get up every morning? – I normally get up at 7 o'clock.
| 1. ___ to the radio? | – I listen to it in the morning. |
| 2. ___ live? | – They live in Newcastle. |
| 3. ___ swimming? | – I go swimming once a week. |
| 4. ___ like? | – My sister likes rock-and-roll. |
| 5. ___ work so much? | – I have a lot to do. |
| 6. ___ most evenings? | – They go to the theatre. |
| 7. ___ play chess? | – I play it very well. |
| 8. ___ take you to get to the city centre? | – About an hour by bus. |
| 9. ___ in that flat? | – My parents do. |
| 10. ___ cost? | – These shoes cost about 50$. |
Exercise 11. Ask questions about the information in italics.
Example: I always sleep eight hours every night. – How many hours do you sleep every night?
1. It snows quite often in Britain during the winter.
2. She comes from Germany.
3. Children always ask a lot of questions.
4. It takes me an hour and a half to get ready for my English class.
5. No, my grandparents don't live in the country.
6. Our new car costs a lot of money.
7. I don't like Tom because he always makes fun of me.
8. Her husband often reads newspapers when he comes home from work.
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| Asking who is on the telephone | Asking for Someone Reply | How to reply when someone is not available | Taking a message Leaving a message |
| Could I ask who is calling, please? | Could I speak to Mr Brown? Could you put me through to Mr Brown? I'll put you through. Can you hold on a moment? | I'm afraid ... is out at the moment. The line is busy. Mr Brown isn't at the office. | Could I take a message? Could I tell him who is calling? Would you like to leave a message? |
II. Complete the sentences:
1. Sorry, I ________ your name. Could you repeat it, please ? 2. The line is ______, please call back later.
3. Could you please _____ later, Mr Jones is gone for lunch. 4. Hold ____ a minute, he's just back from the meeting.
5. Could you put me ____ to Mr Brown, please? 8. Sorry, the manager is at a _____.
10. Do you want to _____ a message.
II. Put the following extracts of telephone calls into the correct order.
| 1. | Just a moment, Mr Brown, I'll put you through. | |
| Yes, I'd like to speak to Miss Red. | ||
| Michel Brown. | ||
| Who's calling, please? | ||
| Global Electronics. Can I help you? |
| 2. | It's 091 546 6468. | |
| Yes, could you ask her to call me back? | ||
| Mr. Cloud here. Could I speak to Mrs Fields? | ||
| Yes, of course. Could I have your number? | ||
| I'm afraid she's out at the moment. Can I take a message? |
Managing your money
I. Match the words in the box to these definitions 1-6.
Budget expenses income pension realistic salary
1 money you get when you are old and don’t work:_________ 2 a plan you make about what to buy and how much to spend:______ 3 all the money that you get from your work and other sources:_____ 4 the money you get from your employer:_________ 5 money you pay for things like food, petrol, household bills, etc.:___ 6 something that is possible to achieve (досягти):_________
II. Read this advice on managing your money. Underline the words from 1 in the text.
MANAGE YOUR MONEY BETTER!
Whether you already have a job or you are still a student, it’s important to manage your money well. Here are some questions to ask yourself: • How much is my income? • Can I save for a pension? • How can I earn more money? • Does my salary pay all my expenses? • Is my budget realistic? Six tips to help you manage your money better:
1. Make a budget and keep to it. 2. Check the prices in two or three supermarkets.
3. Learn to cook, and eat at home more. 4. Don't go to the cinema; watch DVDs at home.
5. Buy the things you need before you buy the things you want. 6 Walk, don’t drive.
III. Work in pairs. Discuss these questions.• Are you good at managing your money?• Which of the advice in the text do you follow?• Do you have any more tips for managing your money?
IV. Use words from the text in 2 to complete this dialogue.
A: How much money does your CEO (1 )__________ ?
B: I don’t know, but it’s a lot!
A: Are you happy with your (2 )__________ ?
B: It’s OK, but I would like the company to pay me more!
A: Do you save money for a (3 )__________?
B: Yes, I do. 1 think it’s important to save for your old age.
A: Are you a clever shopper?
B: Yes, I always (4 )_________ the prices in two or three shops
before I buy something.
A: Do you have a (5 )_________ ?
B: Yes, I think it’s important to plan your spending.
A: Do you have car?
B: No, I don’t. I (6 )_________ to work.