Learning English. Answer them and explain yo 52. A. Listen to the text “Laugh, Please”, 8, and say which of the
two is right.
1. The writer found giving lectures (more difficult/easier) than writing
books. 2. Last year he was invited to give a lecture to (Chinese/Japanese)
students. 3. Most of his listeners (could/couldn't) understand spoken English.
4. The writer spoke to the students through (an interpreter/another lecturer).
5. The writer told the listeners a (sad/amusing) story. 6. The interpreter made
his story very (long/short). 7. The students (laughed/didn't laugh) afterwards.
8. The interpreter (told/didn't tell) the writer's story in Japanese.
B. Answer the questions below.
1. Why did the writer ask the interpreter to translate his lecture for him?
2. Why was the writer surprised? 3. Why did the students laugh?
C. Tell the story to your friends.
Speaking
Discussing the Text
53. Develop these ideas from the text 40

 is there a large building in that square
Are there various methods of research in their lab.
Are there  four dining-rooms in the main building of the University.
Are some parents  always angry with their children.
Is his friend a smart software engineer
2  is there a large or a small building in that square
Are there various methods of research in their or our lab.
Are there  four or three dining-rooms in the main building of the University.
Are some parents  always angry or kind with their children.
Is his or her friend a smart software engineer

3 There is a large building in that squarу, isn't it?
There are various methods of research in their lab, aren't they?
There are four dining-rooms in the main building of the University aren't they?
Some parents are always angry with their children, aren't they?
His friend is a smart software engineer, isn't he?
4 where is a large duilding?
what are in their lab?
how many dining rooms are there in the main building of the University?
Who are always angry with their children?
Who is his friend?

My favourite board game is Monopoly. It is a very interesting game. My family often gather in the evening at the table to play Monopoly. I also sometimes play Monopoly with my friends.

This game teaches us to make decisions, plan our actions and manage our money. There can be up to eight players in the game and it can last for hours.

Моя любимая настольная игра - "Монополия". Это очень интересная игра. Моя семья часто собирается вечером за столом, чтобы поиграть в "Монополию". Также я иногда играю в "Монополию" со своими друзьями.

Эта игра учит нас принимать решения, планировать свои действия и распоряжаться своими деньгами. В игре может быть до восьми игроков, и она может длиться часами.