c. Who can speak more than two languages (Russian and English)?
d. Who can play a musical instrument?
e. Who drives a car?
f. Who can eat a whole large pizza?
g. Who has NO social network account (Twitter or Facebook or Vkontakte etc.) whatsoever?
h. Who has a pet at home?
i. Who has the most pets at home?
j. Who has the most siblings?
k. Who plays the most sports?
l. Who spends the most time a day playing online games?
m. Who has the most electronic devices with him/her today?
n. Who has the smallest shoe size?
o. Who has travelled to the most countries?
1.1 Studentsoftheworld.info is an Internet site where you can find penpals from different countries. Read the ads from the site. Who can be your penpal?
penpal friend who you regularly write letters to
ad a short newspaper or Internet text with information
Top Gear a popular British TV show about cars
p.
Hi, I'm Rose and I love making friends. I'm also a great fan of the TV show 'Top Gear'. I play 9 musical instruments. Just email me.
Hi, there! I'm Dilan. I love Japan and speak a little Japanese. I'm in high school right now! I love anime/manga and want to be a manga artist in the future! I'm a really positive guy and want to make friends with everyone!
Hi! My name is Nicole and I am 18 years old. I am at college at the moment. I like playing volleyball and hanging out with my friends and shopping.
I'm an 18-year-old girl from Norway who loves music and photography. I’m not bad at singing and I'm into many kinds of music genres :) I like travelling, writing/receiving letters and getting to know new people. :) Oh, and my name's Birgit!
Hello! My name is Leo and I'd be happy to make friends from Central/Eastern Europe as I'm very interested in Slavic cultures. I'll gladly tell you about France if you like! I love tennis, alternative music, arts.
Hi, Jon here! I am a male engineering student. I would like to hear from other guys (male) 18-30 who like extreme sports. My favourite sport is snowboarding. Please, be my e-pal.
1.2 Read the ads again. Who…
a.…is from France?
b.…likes different kinds of music?
c.…will be an engineer?
d.…likes cars?
e.…is good at drawing?
f.…likes spending time with friends?
g.…wants to learn about your culture?
h.…has a talent for singing?
i.…doesn’t want girls to email him/her?
1.3 Complete the sentences. Use the ads to help you.
a.I speak a _____ French.
b.I want to _____ friends with many people.
c.I’m _____ many kinds of music.
d.I’m very _____ in different cultures.
e.I can _____ three musical instruments.
f.I _____ like to hear from male students.
g.I’m good _____ singing.
h.I like _____ out with my friends.
i.I would _____ to be an artist in the future.
j.I am a great _____ of anime.
k.My _____ sports are football and ice hockey.
1.4 Read this ad from studentsoftheworld.info and correct six mistakes (both grammar and spelling).
Hi. My name Sabrina. I’m 19 year old. I live in Italy. I speak English, Italian, and little French. I would like learning Russian, because I am a Russian cousin. I love sing in karaoke. I can teach you Italian!
1.5 Use the ideas from the ads and 1.3 and write 5-6 sentences about yourself. Tell the group about yourself.
2.1 Verb BE. Complete the table with am, is, are.
I _____ at university.
We _____ from Canada.
You _____ Daniel, right?
You _____ both in Group 276.
Nicole _____ good at Maths.
They _____ Spartak fans.
2.2 What is missing? Write the sentences.
a.We Japanese. We from Nagano.
b.Ah, you a doctor! Great!
c.They interested in your project.
d.I really into jazz music.
e.Mark and Dave in Room 25 at the moment.
f.Your friend not bad at singing!
g.Great! The shop still open.
h.This a good idea!
2.3 Positive or negative? Complete the sentences with isn’t, ‘m not, aren’t, am, is, are.
a.I …… English, I …… Scottish! I live in Glasgow.
b.…… Paula at university? – No, she …… only 14.
c.Jackie lives in Paris, but she …… French. She …… Canadian.
d.– A sandwich? – No, thanks. I …… hungry.
e.– Nice netbook! – It …… a netbook, it …… a portable DVD player.
f.– Can I speak to Michelle, please? –Sorry, she …… here at the moment.
g.– Do you like your group? – Yes, they …… very friendly.
h.– So, you …… John’s wife? – No, we …… married. He …… my boyfriend.
2.4 Read the information about these celebrities. Write sentences about them. Use short forms where possible. Listen and check.
2.5 Put the words in the correct order to make questions. Answer them with your partner.
a.you / first-year / a / are / student
b.you / married / are
c.your / is / friend / university / at
d.you and your friend / are / interested / anime / in
e.it / is / cold / today
f.groupmates / are / your / in / at the moment / the classroom
g.the door / open / is
h.hungry / you / are
i.Monday / is / tomorrow / it
2.6 Listen and write down the questions. Write answers to the questions.
a. What ______ your surname? ________________________________________________
b. What nationality___________? ________________________________________________
c. How old__________________? ________________________________________________
d. _________________________ at the moment? _____________________________________
e. _________________________ of your home town? __________________________________
f. Who _______________________________? ________________________________________
Collect your points!
3.1 Write true sentences about you and your friends (positive or negative with the verb be). = 1 point
e.g. good at Maths – I’m not very good at Maths. or Sergey is really good at Maths.
a.into sports
b.married
c.interested in politics
d.a football fan
e.at university
f.good at dancing
g.bad at cooking
h.friendly
3.2 Fill in the registration form. Answer ALL the questions! = 1 point
STUDENTS OF THE WORLD
REGISTRATION FORM
What is your name?
How old are you?
Your sex:
Male Female
Where are you from?
Is English your first language?
Are you a student?
PERSONAL INFO
What is your favourite genre of music?
What sports are you good at?
What are you interested in?
What is your future job?
Who would you like to make friends with?
3.3 Write your ad for studentsoftheworld.info (50-100 words). = 1-2 points
3.4 Listen to a new student in a class and choose the correct option. = 1 point
Hi, I’m Jenny Mills / Miller / Milton. I’m from America. My mother / family / parents moved here last month / year / week. I’m 19 / 18 / 17 years old. I have 2 / 3 / 4 younger brothers. My favourite subjects /classes / projects are English and Mathematics, but I don’t really like physic / sport / science. I like painting, skiing / cinema /singing and dancing. I hope this school has a football / dance / drama team. I am happy to meet all of you.
3.5 Listen and write down the conversation. = 2 points
A: What a lovely family photo! Are they your children?