Reading Task 2. Read the text about the colonel and fill the QA(questions and answers) below the text
The Old Colonel
I think I have had a very interesting life. I'm 73 now and I don't work anymore. I was in the army for 51 years. I retired when I was 69. I have been to so many countries that I can't remember all of them. I've been to Australia six or seven times and to South Africa three times. I have also been once to Russia but I didn't like it at all: much too cold for me!
I've never been on television, but I've been on the radio once. It was a programme about life in the military about twenty years ago. I met the Prime Minister on the same day. Actually, I've met a lot of famous people: members of the royal family, famous politicians and also famous cinema and television personalities. I've never met the American President though which is a pity.
1. What job he (do) before retiring?
He worked in the army.
2. How long he (be) in the army?
For 51 years.
3. How many times been to Australia?
Six or seven times.
4. like Russia?
No, it was too cold.
5. When (meet) the prime minister?
When he was on the radio.
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1. What is the role of books in our life?
To begin with, that the educated person must read a lot to be an interesting conversationalist. A person who doesn't know the literature of his or her people, isn't interesting and pathetic. Nowadays computer replaces books and even a theater. But people still continue to read and watch the performances. Cultured man realizes that ignorance decorates nobody. My parents still visit a library, although there are a lot of books in our house. They read a lot and taught me to love reading.
Какова роль книг в нашей жизни? Начну с того, что образованный человек должен много читать, чтобы быть интересным собеседником. Человек, который не знает литературы своего народа, не интересен и вызывает жалость. В наши дни компьютер заменил нам книги и театр. Но люди все равно продолжают читать и смотреть спектакли. Культурный человек понимает, что невежество никого не украшает. Мои родители до сих пор посещают библиотеку, хотя очень много книг в нашем доме. Они читают много и научили меня любить чтение.
2. What genres of literature do you know?
There are many genres of literature. The most famous gendre is detective literature, which is very popular in our country. Science-fiction books and articles are used by teachers and students, scientists and politicians. Lirics, prose and poetry are studied at schools and different institutes. Women like to read poetry. Historical works are read by people who are interested in the past of our planet. Fiction is popular among young people. For example, I hate fiction.
Какие жанры литературы вы знаете? Существует очень много жанров литературы. Самые известные это детективы, которые очень популярны в нашей стране. Научно-популярные книги и статьи используются учителями и студентами, учеными и политиками. Лирика, проза и поэзия изучается в школе или институте. Женщины любят читать стихи. Исторические произведения читаются людьми, которые интересуются нашей планеты. Научная фантастика популярна среди молодежи. Я, например, ненавижу фантастику.
3. Are you interested in reading?
I love reading. I began to read, when I was only 4. Now I read everything, that comes across me. I read verses and prose, newspaper articles and articles in magazines. There are a lot of books in my house and I have already read them all.
Вы заинтересованы в чтении? Я люблю чтение. Я начала читать, когда мне было всего 4. С тех пор я читаю все, что мне попадается на пути. Я читаю стихи и прозу, газетные статьи и статьи в журналах. В моем доме очень много книг, и я прочитал все.
4. What kinds of stories do you enjoy most?
Most of all I like detective stories and novels. I like to investigate crimes together with an author. I like to predict events in a novel and I'm very glad, when my predictions come true. Unique, whatever I never read, it is fantasy. I hate it and does not understand.
Больше всего мне нравятся детективные истории и романы. Мне очень нравится вместе с автором расследовать преступления. Я люблю предсказывать события в романе и очень радуюсь, когда мои предсказания сбываются. Единственное, что я никогда не читаю, это фантастика. Я ее ненавижу и не понимаю.
5) Do you have a favourite book and for a favourite author?
My favourite children's book is about Winnie the Pooh and his friends written by Alan Alexander Miln. It is so merry to travel together with the heroes of this glad fairy-tale. Winnie the Pooh is very kind and reliable friend, though a bit cunning. He always gets in funny situations and his life is full of adventures.
Есть ли у вас любимая книга и для любимого автора? Моя любимая детская книга про Винни Пуха и его друзей. Это так весело путешествовать вместе с героями этой радостной сказки. Винни Пух очень добрый и надежный друг, хотя и немного хитрый. Он всегда попадает в какие-нибудь смешные ситуации и его жизнь полна приключений.
1. Jeremy has been having a shower for twenty minutes!
2. Hi John! I haven't seen you since Christmas!
3. Michael has been learning German for three months and he loves it.
4. Monica has bought a new suit for the interview.
5. -What are you doing? - 'I have been watching television since I arrived'.
6. Do you like my living room? I have put new curtains.
7. I'm not very well. I have been to the doctor's twice this week.
8. Jessica has been living in this apartment her whole life.
9. You look tired. Have you been working since this morning?
10. She's an awesome gymnast but she has never won a compe
11. Sorry, I'm late. How long have you been sitting here?
12. What a great smell. Have you been cooking this whole time?
13. I have bought a new car. Do you like it?
14. Carol has seen this film many times. She loves it.
15. - How long have you been waiting ?
16. She's a good dancer. She has won two championships already.
17. Sam is not here. He's gone. He has been travelling for months.
18. Look at my jacket. I have had it for only three days.