Internet Dating
Divide into two groups. The 1st group should make a list of the advantages of Internet dating, the 2nd group should make a list of the disadvantages of Internet dating. Exchange the information.
Listen to the recording and complete the form with the information.
Study the information about both men.
Listen and identify four advantages and two disadvantages Judith and Sarah discuss.
Discuss your own perfect match using the form as a guide.
WRITING
Write 120-150 words about an interesting (sad) love story, e.g. a love story of a celebrity, that surprised and amused you. Exchange you essays with your groupmates and then vote for the most interesting ones.
SPEAKING
Discuss the following questions in groups and use them as a plan to make your final monologue on the topic.
Questions for Reproduction
When did you first fall in love?
Was it with a complete stranger or the person you knew well?
Did you have to chat your partner up?
How did you keep in touch?
When did you start dating?
What did you feel at the first date?
Where did you go or what did you do at the first date?
Were you invited to a dinner party to your friend’s house? Describe your feelings about that.
How long did you relationship last?
Was a smooth relationship or a stormy one?
What did you argue about? Who was usually the first to make it up?
What did (do) your relatives and friends think of your partner? Was their opinion important for you?
What annoys (annoyed) you in your partner? What did (do) you like most about him (her)?
What do (did) you have in common?
Was it stressful to always demonstrate you were interested in his (her) hobbies?
How did you step the emotional side up a notch?
What happened to your relationship? Did you split up? Have you remained close friends?
Do you agree with the author of the text above that great friendship is really necessary for a great relationship? Explain your answer.
What do you think is necessary for a “great relationship”?
Do you know any interesting love stories of your relatives or friends? Speak about them to your teacher and groupmates.
UNIT 4 SPEND
Vocabulary
Nouns
a present
a shop assistant
a size
an item of clothing
a consumer
a customer
a store
necessity
pleasure
receipt
an army knife
a torch
a cash desk (till)
a discount
change
Clothes and jewellery
boots
an anorak
a pullover
a blouse
a T-shirt
a scarf
a shirt
a skirt
a top
a jacket
a waistcoat
a vest
a coat
a raincoat
a furcoat
a trench
a cardigan
a suit
a sweater
a jumper
jeans
pyjamas
trainers
trousers
pants
tights
socks
an earring
a necklace
a diamond ring
Materials:
silk
cotton
woolen
leather
linen
nylon
plastic
Prints
plain
patterned
checked
pinstriped
floral
striped
Adjectives
sensitive
intuitive
brightly coloured
digital
electronic
expensive
cheap
casual
instant (coffee)
second hand
disposable
overjoyed
faulty
Kinds of shops
a book shop
a shoe shop
a supermarket
a department store
a boutique
a mall
a music shop
a sports shop
a home appliances shop
an electronic devices shop
Collocations
a pair of socks / scissors / jeans
a bunch of flowers-/ grapes / keys
a packet of cigarettes / crisps / biscuits
a box of chocolates/ matches / tissues
a bottle of wine / perfume / whisky
a piece of cake /furniture /wood
to suit / match / fit somebody
to pay in cash / by credit card
to be a waste of time
to deserve some luxuries
to know the right thing to buy
to wear dark / light colours
an electronic gadget
to be of good (high) quality
cost of living
a price tag
online shopping
to get dressed (changed, undressed)
to fit (suit)
to try on
to exchange
to give smb. a lift
to be on sale
to look (go) around shops
to cost
to lend money
to tell a joke
to pay by cheque (by credit card), but in cash
to buy a present
to make a cup of coffee
to shop for smth.
to compare prices and qualities
to get a refund
Useful phrases in a shop:
Can I help you?
No, I'm just looking
I’ll take (leave) it.
How much does it cost? How much is it?
Here is your receipt.
Can I exchange this if it doesn't fit?
Could you give me a receipt?
Where is the changing (fitting) room?
How would you like to pay? - I’d like to pay cash (by credit card).
I’d like to try this jacket on.
I’m looking for something for my girlfriend.
What colours do you have? What colour would you like?
What size are you - small, medium or big?
Exercises