6. Replace the words in brackets with the corresponding English words and phrases.

1. (Как вы можете догадаться) Vladimir also has the only day off and I want (рассказать о) his day off.

2. (Ему нравятся) Sundays very much.

3. He needn't (никуда спешить) and he may go (куда) he likes after his week's work.

4. On Sunday his mother (будит) him with a nice cup of coffee (позже, чем обычно).

5. His sister (убирает квартиру) complaining that she has to (справляться сама).

6. (Как только) he gets up, he (проветривает) the room, (заправляет) his bed and (делает зарядку).

7. (Еще 2 часа, чтобы приготовить уроки) and he is free.

8. Нe makes a couple of phone calls (чтобы организовать встречу с друзьями).

9. If the weather (хорошая) he (предпочитает) to be out of town just to enjoy the beautiful view of the countryside.

10. As (у них мало денег) they treat themselves to some tea and coffee.

11. Sometimes (ему надоедают) bars, noisy companies and sleepless nights.

12. If it (происходит), he prefers (читать, смотреть телевизор или слушать музыку).

13. (Вечером) all the members of his family (собираются вместе).

7. Complete the following sentences using the information from the text.

1. Vladimir also has the only…

2. He likes Sundays… and this is the only day which he can…

3. On Sunday his mothers…

4. As soon as he gets up, he…, … and…

5. Two more hours for getting ready with… and he is…

6. Then he has some… and… to arrange…

7. After that he goes to…

8. When he wakes up, he… and they…

9. If the weather is fine he…

10. In autumn he… in winter he...

11. Sometimes he is…

12. …, he prefers to be in watching TV, listening to music, reading books, just speaking over the phone or playing computer games.

13. …all the members of his family get together.

14. They have…

15. He enjoys…

8. Read the following statements and express your agreement or disagreement. When you disagree give the correct information.

To express your agreement use such expressions as:

I think, that exactly so; How right you are; Speaking frankly, you are quite right; Exactly, just so; I quite agree with you; I fully agree with you; I can't agree more; That is my opinion too; That is very true; etc.

To express your disagreement use such expressions as:

I am afraid you are wrong/ mistaken/ not quite right; Nothing of the kind; It is unlikely; It is doubtful; I don't think you are right; Well I think that's not so; Are you sure?; That's your opinion, not mine; I don't believe that; etc.

To give the correct information and to express your opinion use such expressions as:

I think/ suppose/ believe/ consider/ feel/ guess; In my opinion; From my point of view; Frankly speaking; As far as I understand; The matter/ the problem/ trouble is that; etc.

1. He has to hurry to the university and he doesn't have an opportunity to go wherever he likes after his week's work.

2. On Sunday his sister wakes up him with a nice cup of coffee later than usual.

3. While his sister reads morning newspapers he tidies the flat up complaining that he has to cope on his own.

4. As soon as he gets up, he airs the room, makes his bed and does morning exercises.

5. He has breakfast but he doesn't clear away the dishes and doesn't wash up.

6. Two more hours for getting ready with his homework and he goes to sleep again.

7. When he wakes up, he reads books.

8. If the weather is fine he prefers to be out of town just to enjoy the beautiful view of the countryside.

9. He spends the whole evening at home.

10. He is never tired of bars, noisy companies and sleepless nights.

11. In the evening all the members of his family get together, they always argue and quarrel.