Ответ: My friends and I go often skiing in winter. Frankly speaking, we don’t train hard, because we don’t want to be skiing champions. We do it just for pleasure.

– Would you like to do any extreme sports? Why, or why not?

Ответ: I don’t want to do any extreme sports because they are very dangerous. I don’t understand people who are keen on bungee jumping, white-water rafting, and the like. You know, life and health are not the things to trifle with.

– What would you recommend to a teenager who wants to be fit?

Ответ: First of all, he or she should start with simple things like doing morning exercises. Jogging is also a good option. Then, the teenager can go to a gym to work out. In addition to physical training, he or she should eat healthy food.

This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your help.

 

Диалог “Teenagers’ daily routines”

Hello, it’s the electronic assistant of the electronic magazine «Teen Web». We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out about teenagers’ daily routines. Please answer 6 questions. The survey is anonymous. You don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

– When do you get up on weekdays?

Ответ: As a rule, I get up at 6 o’clock on weekdays. Yes, I am an early riser. I strongly believe that early to bed and early to rise makes you healthy, wealthy, and wise.

– What do you prefer to eat for breakfast in the morning?

Ответ: I prefer to eat some French toasts and drink a cup of tea. I think that breakfast shouldn’t be a substantial meal because your body is not ready to process much food in the morning.

– How long does it take you to get to school?

Ответ: It takes me 5 minutes to get to school. It is just because the school is quite near. I am a lucky dog in this respect.

– What is your favourite part of the day – morning afternoon or evening? Why do you like it?

Ответ: I like evenings because I can relax after a busy day. It’s the time when I usually do nothing but surfing the Internet, watching videos, reading interesting articles and commenting on them, and so on.

– What do you do to help your parents about the house?

Ответ: I usually water flowers, feed our pets, and help my mom with the shopping. My parents are very busy, so I try to help them as much as I can.

– What would you recommend for teenagers who are often late for school?

Ответ: Firstly, they should go to bed earlier and have a good sleep. Teenagers often sit up late playing computer games. It is not good. Secondly, they should wake up and leave home for school earlier than usual.

This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your help.

 

Диалог “How people feel about using their mobile phones”

Hello, it’s the electronic assistant of the mobile telecom company. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about using their mobile phones. Please answer 6 questions. The survey is anonymous. You don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

– How old are you?

Ответ: I’m 15 years old.

– When did you get your first mobile phone?

Ответ: Well, I was 6 years old when I got my first mobile phone. My parents gave it to me as a birthday present. I was very happy.

– What do you usually use your mobile phone for?

Ответ: I use my mobile phone for so many different things. I make a lot of calls, take pictures, send and receive a lot of messages, and, of course, I surf the Net.

– How do you feel when you forget your mobile phone at home?

Ответ: That might seem strange, but I really feel a bit lost without my mobile phone. It’s like I’ve forgotten something very important.

– Do you think it’s right, that mobile phones are not allowed in some schools.

Ответ: Well, I really think that’s not good. I believe that a mobile phone is something that is absolutely necessary, so mobiles should be allowed everywhere just in case something bad happens.

– In what places would you recommend people switch off or turn down their phones? Why?

Ответ: Well, I think, a mobile phone should be turned down during classes, or any important events. We also must switch off our telephones when we are on board of the plane, as signals of the mobile networks may damage the electronic systems of the plane.

This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your help.

 

 

Диалог “How people feel about using the Internet and spending time online”

Hello, it’s the electronic assistant of the teen web. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out how people feel about using the Internet and spending time online. Please answer 6 questions. The survey is anonymous. You don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

– How old are you?

Ответ: I’m 15 years old.

– How much time do you spend on the Internet every day?

Ответ: Well, it depends. I spend approximately 3 hours on weekdays, and 4 or 5 hours on Saturday and Sunday. On holidays, my parents allow me to surf the net as much as I want, without any limitations.

– What do you use the Internet for?

Ответ: As for me, I use the Internet for many purposes. But frankly speaking, I mostly use the Internet to play computer games online. I also watch videos on YouTube, read interesting articles and comment on them, communicate with my friends in social nets.

– What do you do in Information Technology or Computer Studies lessons?

Ответ: We have Information Technology three times a week, and we learn fundamentals of software programming. In addition to it, we learn some bits of how to deal with computer hardware. I enjoy computer science very much, that’s why I attend these lessons with great pleasure.

– Why are computer skills useful for everyone?

Ответ: Well, I believe that in the era of information technology everybody should have at least basic computer skills. That’s absolutely necessary because everything is connected with the computers nowadays. Computers make our life easier.

– What would you recommend a person who spends too much time on the Internet?

Ответ: Yeah, the Internet is a kind of addiction nowadays, and many people like virtual life much more than real one. I would recommend these people to remember negative aspects of the Internet. I mean harm to health. Sitting in front of a computer for a long time is bad for your eyes and mental state.

This is the end of the survey. Thank you very much for your help.

 

Диалог “Teenager’s attitude to English language learning”

Hello, it’s the electronic assistant of the English club. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out teenager’s attitude to English language learning. Please answer 6 questions. The survey is anonymous. You don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

– What is your favourite school subject?