2 a) Listen and read the dialogue. Then order the topics the girls are talking about boxes, the Internet puppies RU ALWAYS PLUGGED IN? Ana's friend has come over to her place. Ana: Hi. Good to see you. How are you? Ana: Dead bored. I see you're plugged in again. Just like alwa Ana: I'm just watching Gloria Glam on Youtube. I can forward you the address. Sara: Don't. Glam sucks. I hardly ever go online. Internet's boring. And Glos Ana: Come on! Internet's amazing! I always look for the words I'm interested in. There's fantastic stuff like this film about St Bernard's puppies. They're so cute... Sara: Not interested, thanx. Animals smell. Ana: Come on, Sara. You should find yourself some passion some interest. Sara: You sound like my mum. She keeps saying: Why don't you take up swimming? Why don't you play the piano? Why don't you collect boxes? Boxes! Hallo! Ana: I like boxes, too. I think they are mysterious. Sara: A wooden box. Some mystery! You open it and see there's nothing inside. Aaaah! (She yawns.) I'm so bored. b) Speak on the following. VOCABULARY BOX commercial [ke ms] preference [prefrens politics [politiks] to advertise ['ædvətarz] to plug [plag] to roar [ro:] • Which girl has got a lot of interests? • Which hasn't got any? How do you explain it? • What do you think? Interests come... a) from your parents b) from school c) from your own head d) from a combination of all factors.
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Відповідь:Gloria Glam on Youtube: Ana mentions watching Gloria Glam on Youtube and offers to share the address with Sara.
Sara's disinterest in the Internet: Sara expresses her disinterest in the Internet, stating that it's boring, and she hardly ever goes online.
Ana's fascination with the Internet: Ana defends the Internet, mentioning that she always looks for words she's interested in and finds amazing stuff, like a film about St Bernard's puppies.
Sara's lack of interest in animals: Sara rejects Ana's suggestion about the film on St Bernard's puppies, stating that animals smell, and she's not interested.
Ana's suggestion for Sara to find a passion: Ana encourages Sara to find herself some passion or interest, suggesting that she sounds like Ana's mom, who recommends various activities.
Sara's response about her mom's suggestions: Sara mentions her mom suggesting activities like swimming, playing the piano, and even collecting boxes, which she finds boring.
Ana's agreement on liking boxes: Ana agrees with Sara about liking boxes, mentioning that she finds them mysterious.
Sara's critique of wooden boxes: Sara mocks the idea of wooden boxes being mysterious, stating that you open them, and there's nothing inside, expressing her boredom.
In response to the questions:
Which girl has got a lot of interests? Ana seems to have a lot of interests, particularly in watching videos on the Internet.
Which hasn't got any? How do you explain it? Sara appears not to have many interests, and she explains it by expressing boredom and disinterest in various activities.
What do you think? Interests come... The dialogue suggests that interests can come from a combination of factors, including personal inclination, influence from parents, and exposure to different experiences.
Vocabulary:
Commercial: Related to advertising or buying and selling.
Preference: A greater liking for one alternative over another.
Politics: Activities associated with governance, especially regarding debates or activities within a political entity.
To advertise: To promote a product or service.
To plug: To promote or mention something, often as part of an endorsement.
To roar: To make a loud, deep, prolonged sound.
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