6 ACTIVATE Work in groups of three. Look at the dialogue in exercise 2. Change the words
in blue using the ideas in the box or your own
ideas. Practise the new dialogue.
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millions of people are fond of watching.  there are many different tv programmes, shows, soups, interesting films,  advertisements, news, plays to watch.

my parents spend a lot of time watching everything. of course, sometimes they show something interesting but not very often.   if somewhere something important or dangerous takes place journalists will report these events on tv, but their endless soups are awful.

other people say that television is becoming a national disease. i agree with them. 

lots of my friends are fond of watching but i have to confess, i hate tv programmes. i think it's waste of time. and i think that they damage their eyes, become lazy, put on their weight and have no time to do sports or to read books. 

i prefer doing sports, playing games in the open air and taking part in different sport competitions.

миллионы людей любят смотреть телевизор. есть много различных телевизионных программ, шоу, сериалов, интересных фильмов, рекламных роликов, новостей, пьес, которые можно посмотреть по телевизору. мои родители проводят много времени, смотря все подряд. конечно, иногда по телевизору показывают что-то интересное, но не часто. если где-то что-то важное или опасное происходит, журналисты сообщат об этих событиях по телевидению, но их бесконечные сериалы - это ужасно. другие люди говорят, что телевидение становится национальной болезнью. я с ними согласен. многие мои друзья любят смотреть телевизор, но я должен признаться, я ненавижу телевизионные программы. я думаю, что это пустая трата времени. и я думаю, что они портят зрение, становятся ленивыми, увеличивают свой вес и не имеют времени, чтобы заниматься спортом или читать книги. я предпочитаю заниматься спортом, играть в игры на открытом воздухе и принимать участие в различных спортивных соревнованиях.

the weather is a very impotant part of our morning.if its great, our mood is great too.and we realy enjoy it.i like a hot,sunny weather at the morning.and a warm one with a mild wind at the evening.its terrible to get out of your home when its cold,dark and unpleasant.sometimes it drives me crazy.but its nessesary and you should not be sad however it's terrible.just dont mind about it and have fun. 

does your dad have to decorate a christmas tree? -yes,he does

does your mum have to send postcards? -yes,she does

do you have to invite friends? -yes,i am

i am writing to complain about the matter and the problem happened to me those last weeks.

firstly, i am very disappointed about the whole hotel service and that i had to pay money everywhere! i guess i have already paid the exhibitions and had to re-pay though i dont have an idea why.

secondly, the whole holiday thing was awful because of the beach. it was very dirty and just disgusting. your company lied me about it being "perfectly clean".

all in all, i am very disappointed bacause of my holidays ruined. i am looking forward for your answer so that we can work out the matter of money and so on.

reply me asap.