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S: Hi, Monica/Mark! Nice to see you!

I: Hi. How are you?

S: Fine. Look, Monica/Mark, I’ve got two tickets to the concert. It’s tonight but I can’t go. Would you like to have them?

I: Thanks, but I can’t go either. I wish I could, but I’m taking an exam tomorrow and have to study for it till late tonight.

S: I see. It’s a pity to waste the tickets.

I: It is, but nothing can be done about it. I have to think about my grades. When do you take exams in your school in Russia? And what are they?

S: We take exams in May and June when we complete the 9th grade. There are four exams. The exam in Russian and the exam in Mathematics are compulsory — everyone has to take them. As for the other two exams — we can choose the subjects.

I: Have you chosen yet?

S: Yes, I’m going to take English, because I like it and I’m quite good at it.

I: And the fourth one?

S: As for the fourth one, I haven’t made my final decision yet.

I: I see. Exams are always so stressful. It’s good that school is not only about exams…

S: Yeah.

I: It’s also about holidays and school events. Do you have any school celebrations? I mean do you celebrate any holidays at school?

S: Yes, certainly.

I: Which ones?

S: My favourite holiday is New Year. We arrange concerts and parties in school. Sometimes we stage plays in our School Theatre. It’s always fun because we make special costumes.

I: Right. And some other holidays?

S: We also celebrate St. Valentine’s Day — we give each other little cards with warm wishes. Then the 23rd of February. It’s the day when we honour army veterans and soldiers. In schools, the girls give the boys small gifts or cards. On the 8th of March, the situation is the opposite — the boys wish the girls a happy Women’s day and celebrate the coming of spring by giving them flowers. We also arrange concerts and performances for our teachers. Lastly, we arrange joint birthday parties. It’s when we celebrate all the birthdays of people who had them in the previous month.

I: Sounds nice. And it reminds me — we are having a party to celebrate my friend’s birthday on Saturday. Would you like to join us? It’ll be fun.

S: I’d love to but I can’t. Sorry. A friend of mine is taking part in a swimming competition on Saturday. He swims for our school and I’ve promised to go and to support him.

I: It’s ok. There’ll be lots more parties.

S: Right. Look, Monica/Mark, I have to be off I’m afraid. My class is about to start. See you around.

I: See you. Have a nice day.

SAMPLE CONVERSATION

Student: Hello, Nicolas / Nicole. It's nice to see you.

Interlocutor: Hi! I'm glad to see you, too.

Student: Have you taken the end-of-course test yet?

Interlocutor: Yes, I have. But I don't know my grade yet. And have you taken yours?

Student: Not yet. We are taking it tomorrow, at nine o'clock sharp.

Interlocutor: I see. I actually prefer oral exams to taking written tests. And you?

Student: I prefer taking written tests.

Interlocutor: Why?

Student: I usually feel very nervous when I have to talk in an exam. I often forget everything I know and that's why I usually get lower grades than I actually deserve. But when we take written tests, I have enough time to calm down and to remember everything.

Interlocutor: Yes, I see your point. And what school subject do you find the most difficult?

Student: Physics and Maths. I'm not very good at remembering figures and I make mistakes in calculations. It's also difficult to understand and remember some processes in Physics.

Interlocutor: And how do you feel about tomorrow's test? Are you very worried?

Student: No, not really. I think I'm ready for it.

Interlocutor: How about a little party then? We want to celebrate the end of the course. Will you come?

Student: Thank you, but not tonight. I want to get to bed early and have a good sleep before the test.

Interlocutor: OK, I understand. Good luck with the test.

Student: Thank you. See you tomorrow.

Interlocutor: See you.

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Sample Conversation

Student: Hi, Barbara/ Bobby.

Interlocutor: Hi!

Student: I dropped in yesterday but you weren't in.

Interlocutor: Right. I was at the sports centre. My friend asked me to see a weight lifting competition with him.

Student: Weight lifting? Did you really like it?

Interlocutor: No. And I don’t approve of it. To me it’s rather extreme. Do people in your country do extreme sports?

Student: Yes, I believe they do.

Interlocutor: And what extreme sports are the most popular in your country?

Student: Oh, I don’t know much about extreme sports, but I know that some people like parachuting. Some enjoy diving. Extreme biking is also popular. And motor racing, of course! Lots of guys are crazy about racing cars.

Interlocutor: Those are all so dangerous. What makes people risk their life, do you think? I can't see any reason for it.

Student: Well, there is probably a reason. People find extreme sports exciting. They like speed and the feeling of danger. Another thing is that some extreme sports let people see the most beautiful views of the world. Divers, for example, say that the underwater world is wonderful and it’s worth the risk.

Interlocutor: Yeah, maybe that's true.

Student: And mountain climbers say they can’t live without mountains. They are ready to do anything to get to the top and to see the breathtaking view from up there.

Interlocutor: Yes. Right. But on the other hand, there are so many real dangers in the world, there’s no need to invent additional ones. Natural disasters, for example.

Student: Yes… Right…

Interlocutor: And the media says global warming could lead to more disasters. Do you know anything about it? Do you think global warming can really affect our life?

Student: Yes. I think it can.

Interlocutor: How?

Student: When the temperatures all over the world rise, the polar caps melt. There are huge amounts of ice on the planet. And if some of it melts…, turns into water…, the water level in the ocean will rise. It means the water will cover the land. Huge areas will go underwater and people will have less land to live on and to grow crops.

Interlocutor: Sounds frightening. Is there any way out?

Student: Yes, it is frightening. And it’s important to stop global warming somehow, but it’s not easy. People and governments understand the danger but they cannot work together to prevent it.

Interlocutor: Yeah… Looks like we need a superhero to appear and save the world. But that only happens in films, unfortunately.

Student: Yeah.

Interlocutor: That reminds me. We are going to the cinema on Saturday. My friends and I. It’s a film about a superhero who saves the world from robots. How about joining us?

Student: That would be great, but I can’t. Sorry. I have already made my plans for this weekend.

Interlocutor: It’s ok. Next time probably.

Student: Yes. Thanks anyway.

Interlocutor: You're welcome.

Student: And I have to say bye now. A friend is waiting for me and I need to rush. See you soon.

Interlocutor: Bye!

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SAMPLE CONVERSATION

S: Hello, Barbara/Bob!

I: Hello!

S: Look, could I ask you for a favour?

I: Yes, what is it?

S: It’s nearly the end of our course and I want to make a PowerPoint presentation about our group. Could I borrow your camera to take some photos in class?

I: Sure. The photos will remind you about the time in our language school. And what does your school day in Russia look like? Do you spend much time studying?

S: Oh, yes! Our first class starts at half past eight and we normally have six or even seven lessons a day. Each lesson lasts forty minutes with short breaks between them. We have only one long, thirty-minute break at half past twelve for lunch and some relaxation. When classes are over, we can either go home or stay in school for after-class activities, which are optional.

I: What sort of activities are they?

S: We do sports, attend art classes, stage plays in our Drama Club and lots of other things.

I: You have an interesting school life. I usually go to the swimming pool after classes, just to keep fit. What do young people in your place do to keep fit?

S: Well, there are lots of sports facilities in our town. There’s a large swimming pool, a stadium and several sports grounds. In summer we cycle and in winter we ski and skate. There are several public gyms not far from my house but I never go to them. I prefer exercising in the open air or in the school gym.

I: I see. And do you try to follow any diet or not?

S: Not really. I try to avoid eating too much junk food like chips, sweets, and fizzy drinks, but I don’t follow any particular diet.

I: Neither do I. And all this talking about food makes me feel really hungry. How about some lunch in our cafeteria?

S: Thank you, Barbara/Bob, but I can’t. And it’s not because I worry too much about healthy eating – my class starts in a few minutes and I really have to go.

I: Oh, I see.

S: See you soon!

I: See you.

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