Vocabulary:

to my great regret — на мій превеликий жаль

striking feature — вражаюча риса

proficiency – досвідченість, уміння, вправність

to confide in somebody — довіряти комусь

to deal with – мати справу

properly – належним чином

to demand — вимагати

to complain of something – скаржитися на щось

nevertheless — однак

to appreciate – цінувати

Exercise 8. Choose the correct answer for the questions:

1. What word from the text is the synonym of the word "ami­able"?

a)

Exercise 1. Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Improve your spelling skills. Translate them into Ukrainian: 13

Exercise 2. Practice reading the following new words and word combinations. 13

Learn them by heart: 13

Exercise 6. Practice reading the following words and word combinations. Learn them by heart: 14

1. What word from the text is the synonym of the word "ami­able"? 16

2. What doesn't the expression "striking feature" mean? 16

3. What is the antonym of the word "ugly"? 16

4. What does the expression "to go grey" mean? 16

5. What does the expression "to be not an easy person to deal with" mean? 16

a) to have a bad character; 16

2. What doesn't the expression "striking feature" mean?

a) "remarcable feature";

b) "impressive feature";

c) "attracting attention";

d) "involving a great effort".

3. What is the antonym of the word "ugly"?

a) handsome;

2. bad;

3. expensive;

4. cheap.

4. What does the expression "to go grey" mean?

a) to change colour of eyes;

b) to change clothes;

c) to change colour of hair;

4. to become old.

5. What does the expression "to be not an easy person to deal with" mean?

a) to have a bad character;

2. to quarrel with everybody;

3. to have own point of view;

4. to have things own way.

6. Whose advice does the author appreciate more?

a) mother's;

b) father's;

c) sister's;

d) uncle's.

7. What does the family discuss when they meet together?

1. books;

2. music;

3. life, different countries;

4. all above.

Exercise 9. Match the words on the left with the definitions on the right:

1	colleague	a	the one friend you feel closest to
2	partner	b	a man that a woman used to go out with
3	ex-boyfriend	c	one of the parents of your husband or wife
4	best friend	d	someone you have known well for a long time
5	old friend	e	someone you work with
6	father-in-law	f	the person that someone loves and lives with, without being married

Exercise 10. Read the text, then complete the sentences below:

This is James Thomas Brown; he has no brothers and sisters. His father left his mother when he was still a baby. James married Julia and they had two children, but unfortunately his wife died two years ago. Recently he has fallen in love with Amy, who he has known since they were young. She is the sister of a friend of his called Mike, who he really likes and trusts.

1. James is his name.

2. Brown is his

3. James Brown is his name.

4. He has no brothers and sisters so he is an child.

5. James's parents when he was a baby.

6. His wife, Julia, died, so he is a

7. Since Julia died, James and the children are a family.

8. Amy is his present

9. Amy is sister.

10. Mike is a very friend.

11. If James marries Amy, she will become the children's mother.

Exercise 11. Complete the definitions with a suitable word:

1. My father's brothers are my …

2. My father's sisters are my …

3. My sister's husband is my

4. My brother's wife is my

5. My wife's mother is my

6. My aunt and uncle's children are my

7. My parents' parents are my

8. My brother's daughters are my

9. My sister's sons are my

10. My father has remarried so his first wife (still living) is his …

11. My oldest brother died, so his wife is a

12. My mother remarried last year: her new husband is my

13. All of these people are members of my family, so they are my …

Exercise 12. Answer these questions about yourself:

1. What's your first name?

2. What's your surname?

3. Are you an only child?

4. Are you part of a very close family?

5. Do you look like your father or mother?

6. In character, who do you take after?

7. Do you know any twins?

8. Who is your best friend?

9. Do you work? If so, how many of your work colleagues are also your friends?

10. Do you have any ex-boyfriends or girlfriends who are still close friends?

Exercise 13. Draw your own family tree. Speak about your family.

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