2 9.1.3.1 9.1.4.1 Which of the following would you
consider as values of storytelling? Mark the
sentences. Compare with your partner.
1 It teaches moral values.
2 It is an entertaining way to spend time.
3 It makes people use their imagination.
4 It helps people learn new vocabulary.
5 It helps develop memory skills.
6 It helps people learn how to overcome obstacles.
7 It can improve listening/reading skills.
8 It helps people learn how to feel empathy for others.
9 It distracts people when they are having a difficult day.
10 It can improve speaking/writing skills.
a

1" ты часто плаваешь? " " do you often swim? " -"нет,я не был в  с мая".   no, i don’t. i haven’t been in the swimming pool since may. 2 "kак давно ты знаком с ириной? " "how long have you known irina? " - "о да,я знаю ее с детства." oh, yes. i’ve known her since her childhood" 3 "николай все еще играет в теннис по выходным? " "has nikolay still being played tennis on the weekends? "   "hет, он уже сто лет не играл ". oh, no, he hasn’t played tennis for ages. 4"какая у вас сейчас погода в лондоне? "- what weather do you have in london now? "-   "ужасная, дождь не перестает лить до среды". "terrible, it doesn’t stop raining till wednesday". 5"у вас в петербурге сейчас много снега? " do you have a lot of snow? "   -"нет, не . no, not much. снега не было уже давно". it hasn’t snowed for a very long time".

Is your family large? - my family isn't large. besides my parents i have an elder sister whose name is irina. - how old is your sister?   - she is 19 and she is a student of the institute. - tell me a few words about yoursister/ - she  can play the piano  very well but she  can't speak english  as her friend can. - how old are you? - i am masha. i am 13 and i am a student of the secondary school. i am not very tall but i am not short either. - what dod you like to do? -   i  like  skating and reading. but i  can't play chess  as my father can. - what is your mother’s name? - my mother's name is inna vasilievna. she is 39 and she is a nurse in our hospital. my mother is very pretty and kind. - what does she like to do in her free time? - she  can draw very well  but she  can't play the piano  as my granny and my older sister. - what is your father’s name? - my father's name is ivan petrovich. he is 42 and he is a driver in the same hospital. my father is very strong and strict.   - what does she like to do in her free time?   - he  likes to play chess  but he  can't draw  as well as our mother can.  – what ‘s about your granny? - our granny doesn't live with us, but she lives not far from our house so i  often come to see  her on sundays. - are you a close family? - we are a friendly family and we try to get along with each other and try  to discuss  our problems and to solve them  together.

winter

 

when december is approaching there is a breath of winter in the autumn air. the cold makes the hands cold and stiff. soft, white snowflakes are falling thick and fast covering the ground and roofs. when the branches of the fir trees and pines are covered with snow they look beautifully. the snow lies thick upon the ground and birds hop about looking for food. a lot of icicles all glittering in the sun hang from roofs of houses. winter is a jolly time for children.they make snowmen and play snowballs. when the weather is fine children and grown-ups go skiing, skating or sliding down the snow covered hills.