V. Express the following in one word.

1. two children born at the same time of the same mother, 2. an unmarried woman, 3. an unmarried man, 4. a person who is on a pension, 5. the union of a man and a woman as a husband and a wife, 6. the other name of a husband or a wife, 7. a baby who is just born, 8. to live unlucky, always quarrelling, 9. a child who has no parents, 10. to want to have or to be.

 

VI. Read this text and translate it.

My Family

It's a great luck to have a friendly and loving family. I can say this about our family. There are four of us in it: my mum, my dad, my younger brother and me. These are the nearest and dearest. But if we gather all our relatives – all aunts, uncles, grannies, granddads, cousins and other distant relatives – there is a mighty clan.

The eldest member of our clan is our grandmother. We call her Granny Ann. She is in her early eighties. Granny lives with her younger daughter, my aunt Valya, and her family. Aunt Valya is a manager at a supermarket and her husband, Uncle Oleg, is a photographer. Their son Alex works as an accountant in a bank. I don't like him very much; sometimes he is a bit boring and dull. His only interest is his own person. Their daughter Kseniya is a veterinary. She adores all kinds of animals, especially cats. And I think all animals like and trust Kseniya. She has got a "Zoo" at home – two dogs, two cats, aquarium with a lot of fishes and several parrots.

Granny Ann took part in the Great Patriotic War. Granny has many orders and medals. She likes to tell us about the life in the past and different fairy-tales to the youngest members of the family. Our granny has got three sons and three daughters. Her husband, our granddad Yuri, died several years ago. He was a very jolly man with a good sense of humour.

My father is her second son. His name is Alexander. My daddy is a doctor at hospital. He is very serious and strict. He works very hard. But my mum, his wife, likes to laugh very much. My mum's name is Tatiana. She is about fifty and she looks great. My mum jogs every morning in the park, does not eat sugar and other junk food and is very vivid. But my dad likes to sit in the armchair with a newspaper or simply lie on the sofa after work. Sometimes he is very tired. My parents are of the same age. As for my brother, I can say he is a real rascal (плут, шельмец) and a madcap (сорванец). Sergey is fourteen but all fences and all trees are his. He likes to invent something explosive. Daddy says his son must become a great chemist if he doesn't fly into the air a bit earlier with all his toys and our flat.

And now about me. My name is Elisabeth, Betty for short. I'm twenty-one. I am a part-time student of the Institute of International Relations. I am going to become an interpreter. I study English and the next year I am going to learn German or French. And I work as a secretary for a large firm. I am fond of music and dancing. But most of all I like reading. I have a lot of friends and we spend free time very merrily.

My other two uncles with their families live in St. Petersburg. Uncle Peter is an engineer at a large plant. His wife, Aunt Irene is a typist at the same plant. They have twins of the same age as I. Marina and Sophia study at the University and they are going to become journalists. A rather dangerous profession nowadays, I think. They are fans of hiking and all that tourist romance.

And Uncle George is a colonel of the Russian Army. His wife is a housewife. They move to different places all the time, so it's difficult for her to find a job. Aunt Vera takes care of her husband, her children – Kirill, a boy of sixteen, and Nastya, an eleven-year-old daughter, and keeps house. She is a very charming and calm woman with a bright smile. We like to visit them, because their house is always so cozy and we feel at home there.

One of our aunts, the eldest daughter of our granny, lives in Ukraine, in the Crimea. Her name is Nadezhda and she is about sixty. She is retired now but she can't sit without work. She is always as busy as a bee. Her large family – her husband and four children are proud of her. Her husband, Uncle Victor, still works as a carpenter at a workshop. Aunt Nadya, as we call her, worked as a teacher at school for thirty-five years. She taught children the Russian language. Now she is fond of her orchard. In our childhood we used to spend our summer holidays in the Crimea, swimming in the sea, lying in the sun, eating fruit and working in her orchard.

The other aunt, Aunt Kate, is the youngest of the granny's children. She is an architect in our city. Aunt Kate has a wonderful and original art taste. Her family is small – she, her husband, Uncle Andrew, and her son Nick of twenty. Nick is going to become an artist and he studies at Art College.  

It's difficult to describe all other relatives. They are so different. But all of them are always ready to help each other if there is need. We all are united and friendly, caring and attentive.

But I must say a few words about two more members of my family. They are our dog Zella and cat Ching. It's always funny to watch their tricks. They are great friends and they are ready to defend each other when one of them is at fault.

So, you see, our family is really great, I am sure.

A) Find in the text the following words and word combinations.

Дружная и любящая семья; большая удача; близкие родственники; мощный клан; чуть за восемьдесят; бухгалтер в банке; не очень люблю; слегка занудлив и скучен; его основной интерес – своя собственная персона; обожает всевозможных животных; любят и доверяют ей; принимала участие в Великой Отечественной войне; умер несколько лет назад; очень жизнерадостный человек; хорошее чувство юмора; серьезный и строгий; выглядит великолепно; бегать по утрам трусцой в парке; быть ровесниками; плут, шельмец; сорванец; изобретать что-либо взрывоопасное; если не взлетит раньше в воздух со всеми своими игрушками и нашей квартирой; студентка вечернего отделения института; собираюсь стать переводчиком; проводить весело свободное время; машинистка на том же самом заводе; у них близнецы того же возраста как и я; они фанатки пеших походов и всей этой туристской романтики; полковник Российской Армии; им все время приходится переезжать; заботиться о муже и детях; одиннадцатилетняя дочь, чувствовать себя как дома; она всегда занята, как пчела; работает плотником в мастерской; сейчас она увлечена своим фруктовым садом; в детстве мы обычно проводили летние каникулы в Крыму; удивительный и оригинальный художественный вкус; Художественное училище; дружные и дружелюбные, заботливые и внимательные; всегда готовы помочь друг другу, если нужно; всегда занятно наблюдать за их проделками; защищать друг друга; провиниться

B) Answer the following questions.

1. What's the name of the girl? 2. How old is she? 3. What is she? 4. Where does she study? 5. What does she want to become? 6. What languages does she study? 7. Has Betty got many friends or not? 7. How do they spend their free time? 8. Is the family of Elisabeth large or small? 9. What does Betty think about her family? 10.Who is the eldest member of the family? 11. Is the husband of Granny Ann alive or not? 12. What kind of a man was Granddad Yuri? 13. How many children have the grandparents got? 14. Can you name them according to (в соответствии с) their age? 15. Do they live all together? 16. Where do they live? 17. Whom does Granny Ann live with? 18. What did Granny Ann take part in? 19. Does she have any medals and orders? 20. What does Granny like to tell? 21. Why is it difficult for Aunt Vera to find a job? 22. Why does Betty like to visit Uncle Peter and Aunt Vera? 23. Who is an architect in the family? 24. Does her son follow her (следует по ее стопам) 25.?Who lives in Ukraine? 26. What was Aunt Nadya? 27. How long was she a teacher? 28. What is Aunt Nadya fond of? 29. What did children do in Crimea? 30. What are the professions of the children of Granny Ann? 31. How many grandchildren has Granny got? 32. Are there any pets in the family? 33. Can we say about these animals that they "live cat and dog life"? 34. What are they ready to do?

C) Tell about:

1. the family of Elizabeth;

2. the families of two brothers living in St. Petersburg;

3. the family of the younger daughter with whom Granny Ann lives;

4. the Crimean relatives.

D) Retell this text using this table.

Family tree.

		Ann (82) and Yuri (died at 84)
↓	↓	↓	↓	↓	↓
Nadezhda (59) and Victor	Valya (55) and Oleg	Peter (53) and Irene	Alexander (49) and Tatiana	George (45) and Vera	Kate (43) and Andrew
↓	↓	↓	↓	↓	↓
Masha (39) Zoë (35) Denis (32) Maxim (29)	Alex (33) Kseniya (28)	Marina (21) Sophia (21)	Elisabeth (21) Sergey (14)	Kirill (16) Nastya(11)	Nick (20)

 

VII. International Linguistic Academy

All these young people have entered the International Linguistic Academy in London. Choose one or two persons and tell about them and their families. Imagine some facts of their life if there is a need. Make a story about this group in general saying what they have in common and what they differ in.

Annette Poiror, 21 France, Nantes Works as a nurse at a children’s hospital Lives with parents, two younger sisters Wants to be a children doctor Hobby - reading, jazz and folk music, fan of cats	Marie Duchoney, 24 Canada, Quebec Secretary, at school Lives with her boyfriend, parents - in Vancouver Hobby – sports – jogging and tennis, taking pictures fan of Whitney Huston
Martin Drovyanek, 25 Poland, Wrozlaw Engineer, at a large plant Married, one small son, no other relatives of his own Hobby- cars and rally, rap and likes Pope Paul II	Anita Sanchez, 19 Spain, Barcelona Student of art, wants to be a designer of textile Lives with Mum and grandparents Hobby - drawing, singing, theatre
Cobo Abo, 18 Japan, Tokyo Student of Polytechnic institute, wants to be a chemist Lives in a student’s hostel, parents and an elder sister are in Osaka Has a girlfriend, Hobby – windsurfing, Japanese poetry, rock music	David Schwartz, 21 Germany, Munich ['mju:nık] Baker, works in a shop of his parents not married, a girlfriend, Wants to study at Higher School of Tourism to be a great cook Hobby – beer, old cooking books and good classic music
Marko Boccelli, 26 Italy, Milan Manager at a large restaurant, Married, a charming daughter of 3 Hobby – taking pictures of his daughter and wife, outing, collecting of stamps	Maxim Chernov, 27 Russia, Yekaterinburg Airport, pilot Married, twins – two boys of 5 Hobby – skiing, watching hockey on TV, fishing and his old car
Linda Hansel, 20 Holland, Harlem Student, wants to be a teacher of small children No boyfriend, likes company, parties Lives with parents, a lot of relatives all over the world Hobby – gardening, swimming, reading of fantasies, fan of ABBA and Beatles	Amara Sutru, 22 India, Bombay; Student of linguistics, can speak five languages No parents, only a younger sister, lives with their aunt and uncle Is going to marry a young man, a children's doctor by profession Hobby – Indian culture, travelling
Michele Swan, 25 The USA, New York Actress, at the theatre in Broadway Shares a flat with her friend Olga – it's much cheaper Dreams to play parts of Desdemona and Ofelia Likes pop music, spirituals, popcorn and horror films	Nikki Hornby, 17 Scotland, Glasgow Lives with her parents and six brothers and sisters, Schoolgirl, wants to study economics to be a manager Hobby – reading fantasies, singing folk songs and dancing folk dances
Janette Poulair, 29 She is French but lives in Germany with her German husband, speaks four languages They have a car shop One daughter of 4 Hobby – cooking, watching serials on TV and jogging, wants to travel a lot around the world	Yang Vang-Tzi, 20 China, Beijing Top model at a Fashion Agency Wants to be a designer of clothes, studies at the Academy of Arts Hobby – drawing, Chinese gymnastics, outings with friends
Irena Corakova, 23 Bulgaria, Sunny Coast (Slanchev Bryag) Instructor of gymnastics and body fitness Lives with her boyfriend Hobby – swimming in the sea, diving, taking pictures and playing jokes at her friends	Sabina Olsen, 25 Sweden, Stockholm Manager at a large hotel Single mum of a son of 3, lives in a house of her sister Hobby – writing of fairy-tales for her son, singing jazz, gardening
Sandra Brown, 22 England, Coventry Personal assistant of the president of a large firm Lives with her grandparents, an orphan Is finishing her study at the Open university Hobby – romantic films and books, tourism, dogs, Wants to get marry some prince	Arvidas Churlenis, 26 Latvia, Riga Body guard at a large security agency Married, two children – a daughter of 4 and a son of 1 Wants to become a linguist – speaks Russian, English and German fluently Hobby – collecting models of cars, basketball, sambo and shooting
Karin Schultz, 35 Austria, Vienna Surgeon at a large hospital Married, husband – lawyer, has his own firm, 43 Two daughters of 13 and 10 and a son of 6 Hobbies – play the piano, opera, windsurfing and embroidering	Natalia Amadu, 43 Brazil, San-Paolo Artist, has a gallery of her own Divorced, has a son of 19 - student of Air Forces College and a daughter of 16 - student of music college Hobby – carnivals, reading and her pets – 5 cats and 3 dogs