Task 1. Read the text about Callum Robertson who works for BBC Learning English. Complete the gaps in the text with these phrases. A)I also watch a lot of TV

B) I sometimes travel abroad (e.g.China, Brazil)

C) learn the phonemic symbols

D) I started working for the BBC in 1998.

The Webpage of Callum Robertson

What do you do? I work on a BBC website for learners of English all over the world. I write material for the site. I also produce and present live webcasts and features for radio and online. I usually work in London but 1.. What did you do before you joined the BBC? I was an English language teacher and teacher trainer. I taught in Japan, Denmark, China and England. 2. when I wrote and presented a radio series called English in Question. The series lasted for 40 episodes. What do you do in your free time?Most of all, I like playing racket sports, particularly badminton and squash. I enjoy scuba diving and I love hill walking. 3. and spend a lot of time using my computer. What’s your best piece of advice for learners? Every learner is different so its’ hard to give a single tip. However, in general, practise, practise,practise! You need to work hard, so study the irregular verb tables and 4. .

1. "Who is this guy?" - That

Dima. He's my friend. 2. - Than

does he study? (Who is he?) - He

student. 3. "Who are these people?" -

They are our neighbors. "What are they doing?"

do? (Who are they?) - They

people. 4. "Whose folder is this?"

"It's mine. 5. - What kind

this job? "It's not bad.

6. "How old is your wife?"

How old are your children? - You

not an inspector, is it

you? 7. There are many good ones in England

tradition, isn't it? 8. - What

what kind of movie is this? "It's a Comedy.

9. - Which one of these disks

yours? "They're all mine. 10. - How

you? How's life? How are your parents?

"I'm fine, thank you. 11. -

Why are you so sad? In

what's wrong? "I'm just hungry

and I want to sleep. 12. - When your

birthday? "It's a secret.

13. "Am I right or wrong?" -

It's hard to say. 14. - Where

the students? Where is the teacher? - They

in the hall. There's a concert. 15. This

not a good idea, not a good idea.

is it true? 16.

Why are you here? - I

new Secretary. What are mine

responsibilities? 17. What he

per person? "He's honest

a man who is obsessed with work.

18. You're not mad at me are you

us, isn't it? 19. "He is

not a gangster, is it? -

Well, of course not. 20. - You

book lover? "Yes, and I am great

traveler. 21. Why

is this always the case? I don't like it

carries. 22. Who says that

life is boring? Not me! There are

interesting people, beautiful

books, wonderful countries and

cities in our world

1 . — Who is this guy?" - This Is Dima. He's my friend. 2. — What does he do?" (Who is he?)- He is a student. 3. — Who are these people?" — They're our neighbors. — What do they do?" (Who are they?)- They are employees. 4. — Whose folder is this?" "It's mine. 5. — What kind of work is this?" — It's not bad. 6. — How old is your wife?" How old are your children? — You're not an inspector, are you?" 7. There are a lot of good traditions in England, aren't there? 8. — What kind of movie is this?" "It's a Comedy. 9. — Which of these disks is yours?" — They're all mine. 10. — How are you?" How's life? How are your parents? — I'm fine, thank you. 11. — Why are you so sad?" What's the matter? — I'm just hungry and sleepy." 12. — When is your birthday? "It's a secret. 13. "Am I right or wrong?" "It's hard to say. 14. — Where are the students?" Where is the teacher? "They're in the hall. There's a concert. 15. It's not a good idea, is it? 16. —

Why are you here? — I'm the new Secretary. What are my responsibilities? 17. — What kind of man is he?" — He's an honest man, and he's obsessed with work. 18. You're not mad at us, are you? 19. — He's not a gangster, is he?" — Of course not. 20. — Are you a book lover?" — Yes, and I'm a great traveler. 21. Why is it always like this? I'm so unlucky. 22. Who says life is boring? Not me!

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