Lesson 5
2. Misha and his friends are talking to their guide Jack. Listen to the conversation and answer the question: What do these words and expressions mean in this conversation?
- a) 3. a)
- b) 4. b)
3. Read the conversation and answer the questions.
- Jack comes from a little farm in Texas.
- He feels himself a typical Hollywood loser.
- He wants to achieve a movie star career.
- He calls himself a loser because he has been working as a tour guide for two years and nobody has asked him to be in a movie yet.
- Emily thinks that hard work and a bit of talent are the only things that matter.
- Jack thinks that what you need are good connections and a lot of luck.
Homework. Рабочая тетрадь № 2
A. Fill in the gaps in the conversation.
- Many people think that.., but actually…
- Everybody says that… But what about…
- We all know that… — Very true, but… In reality…
- Usually… But don’t forget, …
B. Translate the sentences into English.
- If you work hard, you’re sure to be successful.
- I will need a bit of luck.
- Good education will help you to get an interesting job.
- Don’t think about yourself like about a loser/ unlucky person, try this again.
- His brother is a promising scientist.
- My friend is unlikely to achieve anything. Her self-esteem is too low.
- If you want to become an actor, you have to believe in yourself.
Рабочая тетрадь № 2
1. Before you read. Do you think these statements are true or false? Give your opinion.
- True.
- False. Everybody can help other people. There is always someone whose need is greater than yours.
- False. You don’t be rich to help others.
- True.
- True, though reasons can be different. Bob Smith raises money for charity in the memory of his daughter.
- True. Maybe not money itself so important, but the sympathy and readiness for help.
2. Read the story, translate it into Russian and check your answers. Answer the questions.
- There are lots of ways to raise money. One of the most popular activities is a sponsored sport.
- There are the same ways of charity in Russia. Sometimes rich and famous people help children or sick people.
- I’d like to support…