ACTIVATE Study the key phrases. Then ask and answer questions about schoolwork with a
partner. Change the words in blue.
KEY PHRASES O Talking about
schoolwork
Have we got maths homework today?
When's the geography exam?
Can I look at your history notes?
Who's your ICT teacher?
What time's the next English class?
Have we got science homework today?
Yes, wet​

-Good day, Ira, how's the mood?

- Good day, World, cheerful!

- Hello, Natasha, are you ready to start work?

Yes, of course, let's get started!

-Please take your piece of candy, please.

-Thank you my mints

-Then I'll take chocolate

-Well, I'm a fruit gum

-Excellent, now we decide who will stand on the pizzeria

-I'm not against

-Ok, Sveta, you'll be near the pizzeria

- Natasha, where are you going to be?

-I will be near the kiosk with soda

-Well, I will be near the amusement

-All right, let's get started!

- Lollipops, buy sweet lollipops!

1. English is the official language in over forty countries. 2. Words from no other language are borrowed more often than from English 3. Hundreds of words borrowed from English can be dangerous for the purity of the native language. 4. Nowadays you can find English everywhere: on signs, clothing, soft drinks and other goods. 5. In spite of the popularity of the English words, they are not always welcome. 6. Some people believe that a great number of borrowings can be found in other languages . 7. But, no doubt, English is still the international language. 8. It goes without saying that Business would run more smoothly if everyone spoke the same language. 9. Today English is the language of business, diplomacy and international relations.
10. In most schools children start to learn English from the first grade. 11. Join the people who want to learn English and you will gain a great advantage over others. 12. If you want to speak English fluently, you can join different English courses.