task 3. you are going to give a talk about pets. you will have to start in 1.5 minutes and speak for not more than 2 minutes (10-12 sentences).
remember to say:
· why people keep pets
· what pets are most popular in big cities
· whether having pets is a big responsibility, and why
you have to talk continuously.
i’m going to give a talk about pets. nowadays more and more people keep pets in their houses: cats, dogs, parrots, hamsters, guinea pigs, and so on. they do it for a number of reasons. in the first place, people seek to make friends, and pets are a kind of friends they can make fast and easily. besides, pets give positive emotions, that’s why people like to keep them.
as to the most popular pets in big cities, i should say it depends. if you live in a big city, a cat or a small dog would be the best choice. firstly, they don’t need extensive space to live on. secondly, you don’t have to spend a lot of money on buying pet food. if you live in the country, you can choose whatever you want. there is always plenty of room and food for any pet here.
anyway, having pets is a big responsibility, if you don’t take care of them, they may fall sick and even die.
in conclusion, i’d like to emphasise the fact that pets play an important part in our life and we should be aware of both pluses and minuses of keeping them.
vladimir vladimirovich putin is a russian statesman and politician, acting president of the russian federation and supreme commander of the russian armed forces.
he was born on october 1, 1952, in leningrad, russia in ordinary family of workers. he was the only child in a family. they were not rich and lived in a communal apartment with other people.
as putin had got a law degree in 1975, he joined the kgb, the security force of the former soviet union. then he been working in the kgb for 15 years, not only in russia, but also in germany. in 1983 he got married lyudmila shkrebneva and got two daughters. however, he is divorced today.
for the first time he became a president of russian federation in 2000, then he left the position and became a prime minister in 2008. so, he had been re-elected again in 2012.
many people believe that the president conducts a very competent foreign policy, trying to reduce some tension between russia and other countries that arises due to various reasons, but the president's domestic policy is very weak. unfortunately, the number of rich people and oligarchs as well as the poor is growing, and the economy is falling. however, the president as a head of government periodically offers various solutions to help the population: hotlines, social packages, demographic programs, etc.
Объяснение:
Social Etiquette in Russia
Russians are very warm and hospitable people. They enjoy meeting new people and like to invite people to their homes for food and conversation. But there are a few things you should remember when you go to Russia.
When you meet a Russian person for the first time, you should shake hands with him/her. Be careful - some people have a very strong grip! Try to smile as you introduce yourself. When you greet people you know well, you should kiss them on both cheeks to say hello and goodbye. When talking to people in Russia, some topics are 'safer' than others. Suitable topics for small talk are TV programmes, pets, family or you can complain about public transport or the weather. But you should avoid talking about politics or Russian history, or you might miss the last bus/tram home!
When you visit Russian people in their homes, it is fine to arrive five or ten minutes late - do not arrive early as your host might not be ready to receive you! It is good manners to take some flowers with you, or a little gift to show your appreciation. Do not be surprised when your host asks you to take off your shoes at the door and hands you a pair of slippers to wear - make yourself comfortable and feel at home! And be prepared to eat a lot of food! The guest always gets more than anyone else!