Разговорные темы по английскому языку. Яшина Е.А. - 96 стр.

         TIME OFF

         Part A

         Listening

         Time off
         Pre-listening task

         1.Discuss with a partner what are typical leisure activities for each of the follow-
         ing age-groups:

              16-24 years          c. 45-64 years
              25-44 years          d. 65 +

         2. Compare your views with the table below.

            The leisure ages of men and women in Britain
          Age-group             Emphasis                  Leisure activities
         16-24               away from home     Social activities, listening to records,
                                                eating and drinking out, active sport,
                                                formal entertainment.
         25-44                 more at home     Gardening, open-air outings, family
                                                holidays in the
                                                UK
         45-64            renewal of away from  Sightseeing, clubs, holidays abroad,
                                  home          gardening.
         65 +               at home and away    Reading, sightseeing, clubs, holi-
                                                days

         3. Discuss some of the following statements about “leisure”? Which do you
         agree with, and why?
         Leisure is the opposite of work.
         Leisure is essential to good health.
         Leisure is a modern concept developed during the 20th century.
         Leisure is big business nowadays.

         4. Look at the times of day below and circle the period you like best.
         dawn               morning                  the small hours
         afternoon          sunset                   evening
         midnight           noon
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