MY FAMILY

There is a saying that if you want something to be done well, do it yourself. So, I am following this wise saying and would like to introduce myself.

My first name is Katya, my family name is Smirnova.

But in the beginning, I would like to represent my family and parents. Actually my family isn’t large. My family consists of three persons: my father, mother and sister. Besides there is one more member in our family – our cat Boris.

My father's name is Andrew. He is 41 years, but he looks muсh younger. My dad is well-educated and well-read. His hobby is fishing. He is fond of it.

My mother’s name is Helen. She is 37. She is a good-looking, blond woman. I really adore her sense of humor. She is a housewife. It takes her much time and power to take care of our home. Her hobby is gardening. She can spend long hours in her spare time in our garden.

I enjoy spending time with my family very much. We often go for walks.

As for me I am a student. I am 17. I can say that I'm friendly, kind, generous and honest. I have my own likes and dislikes. I never let my friends down.

ADD TO YOUR ACTIVE VOCABULARY:

to introduce – представить

first name – имя

family name – фамилия

to represent – представить

to consist of – состоять из

blond – блондинка

to be fond of – очень сильно что-либо любить, увлекаться

generous – великодушный

modest – скромный, сдержанный

to let (past let, p.p let) smb. down – подводить кого-либо

Ex. 1. Answer the questions:

1. What is my first name?

2. What is my second name?

3. What is my family name?

4. Is my family large?

5. What are my father's and my mother's names?

6. How old is my father?

7. How old is my mother?

8. What is my father by profession?

9. Do I enjoy spending time with my family?

10. What hobby do I have?

11. How old am I?

12. What people don't I like?

Ex. 2. Translate the sentences using the verb to have:

1. У меня есть семья.

2. У нас есть кошка по имени Пушистик.

3. У моего друга есть сестра и брат.

4. Обычно я обедаю дома.

5. У моего брата есть своя семья.

6. У её папы отличная работа.

7. Как правило, я каждый день встречаюсь с друзьями.

8. У нас в семье есть определенные традиции.

9. Вечерами мы обсуждаем всё, что произошло за день.

10. Каждое лето мы ездим отдыхать на море.

Ex. 3. Fill each gap with a suitable word to complete Tom’s letter to his pen-friend.

Dear Mike,

Thank you for your letter. It was …………… interesting. And thank you for the photographs. Your village looks beautiful. Now I would like to tell you a little about myself and …………… family. I live …………… a town about 40 miles (that’s about 64 kilometers) from London. I’ve …………… one brother and one sister and we all …………… to the local school. My mother’s a tourist officer and she …………… to London …………… the train every day. My father’s a computer programmer and he often works …………… home.

At the weekends I often play football with the school team. I sometimes go …………… at the local pool. …………… is a very good gym at the pool too.

I look forward to your next letter.

Best wishes,

Tom.