Remember the Language for. Expressing preferences for activities A

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Expressing preferences for activities

A. I’d rather (read a book) than (listen to records). Wouldn’t you?

B. Well, personally,

I always prefer (listening to records) to (doing anything else). I’d prefer to (listen to records) rather than (read).

Expressing dislikes and preferences about someone else’s activities.

(My brother watches TV all the time) but

I don’t like him (watching it so much) I’d rather he (did smth useful) I wish he’d (do smth else occasionally)

Practice

I. Talk about your own personal likes and dislikes in: books, sport, food, drink, film stars, leisure (dancing, eating out, etc.) travelling (flying, driving, etc.), music.

II. Talk about your own personal preferences.

III. Talk about things you think other people (friends, relatives, etc.) should do. First mention their habits that you don’t like.

IV. Talk about things you do or like doing but which other people would rather you didn’t.

E.g. You like visiting friends at weekends. Your (parents) would prefer you to stay at home.

Find English equivalents.

А. 1.-Я очень увлечен игрой в теннис. 2.-Правда? А я не люблю теннис, но люблю баскетбол. В. 1.-Что вы предпочитаете: чай или кофе? 2.-Я предпочитаю чай. С. 1.-Я бы лучше поехал на поезде, а не полетел на самолете. А вы? 2.-Ну, лично я всегда предпочитаю летать само-летом, а не ехать поездом. Д. 1.-Мой брат очень много курит. 2.-Я бы хотел, чтобы он бросил курить.

a) I’d rather go by train than by plane. Wouldn’t you? b) I wish he would give up smoking. c) Really? I don’t like tennis, but I like basketball. d) Which do you prefer: tea or coffee? e) My brother smokes a lot. f) Oh, I prefer tea. g) I am very keen on playing tennis. h) Well, personally, I always prefer going by plane than by train.

Exchanging information about occupations.

Обмен информацией о работе

Making first polite enquiries Вежливо задать первый вопрос I hope you don't mind my asking, but…+Question     Question+ if you don't mind my asking? if I may / might ask?   Making further polite, casual enquiries Вежливо уточнить Tell me something else: And I'd like to know, +Question Incidentally, By the way,

Questions Occupation and Nature of Work What do you do (for a living)? What's your job? What line (of business) are you in? What does your job (work) actually entail?   Evaluation and Prospects Is it (do you find it) interesting? Is there a career structure of any kind?   Colleagues (Workmates) and Boss What's your boss (what are your workmates) like?   Amenities (Facilities) and Holidays What (sort of) facilities have you got at your company? How much (paid) holiday do you get?   Illness, Pensions What happens if you’re ill? (when you retire?)

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