II. Listen to the conversation between two friends and answer the questions below.
1. Why does Margaret complain about?
2. Why does Peter need new clothes?
3. What piece of advice does Margaret give to her friend?
Script:
Peter: Hi, Margaret. Congratulations on your new job!
Margaret: Thanks, Peter. To tell you the truth, I'm not so sure I like it.
Peter: Oh, come on. Don't complain. You're making a good salary now. Last year you didn't make anything.
Margaret: Right. Now, I've got money, a nice apartment and a car. But I haven't got any time to enjoy it all. It's just work, work and work. I work hard all day, everyday.
Peter: It can't be all that bad. You can still go to parties, and you can stay up late.
Margaret: Right, but then I'm tired at work.
Peter: I think you are too serious about everything.
Margaret: That's easy for you to say. Anyway, what are you doing here?
Peter: Oh, I'm shopping for a new suit. I want to make the best impression possible at my job interviews!
Margaret: Are you looking for a new job?
Peter: Yes, I am. And I'm not doing very well, actually. I can't seem to find a job. Unfortunately, I've only had two interviews so far.
Margaret: How about going to some of those networking groups? They're groups of people who are also looking for work. They help each other discover new opportunities.
Peter: That sounds great! I'll definitely try some of them.
Margaret: I'm glad to hear that. I'm sure things will look upfor you soon.
Peter: Yes, you're probably right. I hope so!
III. Let’s talk about youth and society.
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I. 1. Read the article and say in 2-3 sentences what it is about.
We are younger than we ever were
If you belong to the older generation, Elderhostel is a good place to live.
Elderhostel, founded in 1975, is the world’s largest educational and travel organisation for older adults. Its aim is to excite people’s minds and enrich people’s lives promoting and encouraging different activities among the older generation. There are no examinations or marks. All that you need, in order to enroll on a programme, is enquiring mind1 and an adventurous spirit. Also, of course, you need to believe that learning and discovery continue all your life. There are expert instructors and experienced group leaders for field trips and cultural excursions.
Elderhostel offers a large number of programmes in a huge variety of areas. Amongst other things, it provides simple, online information on activities and services. First of all, there are traditional programmes. Here, people study ancient history, literature, and art, and can learn about different cultures, modern people and issues.
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Also, Elderhostel believes that physical activity helps people to keep a positive selfimage and contributes to the sense of wellbeing both mental and physical. Many programmes have keepfit equipment and a large number of social and cultural events take place there, as well as sporting activities. Regular physical activity can prevent many common illnesses, such as high blood pressure and asthma and it helps people who already have such illnesses. Alongside the usual sports like swimming, hockey and cricket, bowling and tennis, you will find “Dog Clubs” and “Flying Clubs”. Then there is a group of adventure programmes involving activities like hiking, kayaking2, biking and studying whales.
There are also programmes which give people the chance to help communities in different ways, such as protecting endangered species, tutoring school children and building affordable housing.
Finally, there are programmes which take place aboard a boat, anywhere from Antarctic to the Mississippi River.
The word ‘old’ has a very different and very positive meaning in Elderhostel!
1enquiring mind [ɪnˈkwaəɪrɪŋ maɪnd] пытливый, проницательный ум
2a kayak [ˈkaɪæk] каяк (эскимосская лодка)
2. What kind of organization is Elderhostel? Read aloud the extract which says about it.
3. What activities does Elderhostel offer?
4. Why does the word ‘old’ have a positive meaning in Elderhostel?
II. Listen to the three people speaking about how they met their partners and answer the questions below.
1. Why was the first speaker surprised?
2. When did the second speaker ask the girl out?
3. Why did the third speaker think that the girl was awful when they first met?
Script:
Speaker 1: The first time I saw Terry was at a local dance when I was 17. Oh, he was so handsome in those days! I remember I was standing with my best friend Vera Mills and Terry walked towards us. Well, I thought he was going to ask Vera to dance – she was the type that men would cross a dance floor for. I was so surprised when he asked me instead. We dated for two years but Terry was quite shy really, so I was the one who asked him to marry me. Thank goodness he said "Yes" or I don't know what I would have done.
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Speaker 2: Cathy and I grew up in the same neighbourhood in Birmingham, but we didn't actually meet until we were teenagers. Funny really, living so close all that time. We met in a lift at the Town Hall. I was only going to the first floor, but I stayed with her all the way to the sixth just to talk to her. We went out that night and I asked her to marry me a month later.
Speaker 3: I thought Amy was awful the first time we met. She was introduced to me by a friend. Tim Green was his name. Anyway, she practically ignored me and she spent all night chatting and laughing with Tim. I met up with her again a few months later at a charity dinner and we got on a lot better that time. We got married on St. Valentine's Day.
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