Новый год:
John: Good morning, Jack! Happy New Year!
Mark: Happy New Year to you and your family!
John: Thank you very much. It`s good to see you again. You know, I was lucky to welcome in New Year`s Day with my family.
Mark: Then I`m sure you thoroughly enjoyed yourselves.
John: Certainly. At midnight many people go outside and shout «Happy New Year to everybody!». And then they usually sing an old Scottish song. At midnight people set off fireworks and blow automobile horns. Sirens are heard everywhere. In short, there is general noise and gaiety. Do you do the same?
Mark: Certainly. The same is true for us. There is also a lot of noise and gaiety when we see the New Year in. There are many people who prefer to celebrate the coming of a new year in cafes and restaurants. But I would say for most people it is a family get-together.
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Мой рабочий день:
Ian: So, what's your usual day like, Angela? You always seem to be so busy.
Angela: You're right. My weekdays are usually rather busy. I relax only on Sundays.
Ian: Do you want to say you work six days a week?
Angela: Yes, I study and work six days a week. That's why I have only one day-off.
Ian: I see. Then, what's your typical working day like?
Angela: I usually get up early, at 6.30 am. Then I wash my face, have breakfast, put on some clothes and make-up. I have to leave at about 7.30 am if I don't want to be late for my lessons.
Ian: So, do you combine studies with work?
Angela: Yes, I do. I study in the first half of the day and then I work till 6 pm.
Ian: That should be hard. You have a hectic schedule.
Angela: It isn't easy indeed, but I need to work to pay my education.
Ian: And how many lessons a day do you have?
Angela: It depends. On some days I have six lessons, on other days I have only four or five lessons.