Vocabulary

time to spare ['spea] свободное время

flora f'fkxra] растительный мир

fauna ['fo:na] животный мир

to be good at быть способным к

envy f'envi] зависть

to exchange [iks'tjeind3] обмениваться

schoolmates школьные друзья

compact disc ['kompaekt 'disk] player проигрыватель

компакт-дисков

booklet ['buklit] вкладыш (к компакт-дискам)

specialised ['spejalaizd] специализированный

to keep up with быть в курсе, не отставать

rave [reiv] рейв (музыкальный стиль) to brush up освежать (в памяти), восстанавливать

fan-club клуб любителей (той или иной группы) autograph ['o:tsgra:f] автограф

 

Questions

1. Nick doesn't have much time to spare, does he?

2. Why was he good at geography and biology at school?

3. What is his new hobby?

4. Why does Nick try not to miss MTV shows?

5. Do you think his English is good?

6. Have you ever written a fan letter to your favourite singer?

7. Are you fond of listening to music?

8. What kind of music do you prefer?

9. Do you play any musical instruments?

10. Have you ever collected anything?

11. What is your hobby?

12. What is your best friend's hobby?

13. Which of your friends collects stamps (records, compact discs, etc)?

14. Do you watch MTV?

15. How do you usually spend your leisure (['1езэ] досуг) time?