Read the text and express your opinions about the opposite sex.

Read the text and express your opinions about the opposite sex.

Men’s opinion about…

Women understand colour. They think what to wear all the time.

Men have no tastes about sofas and curtains.

Men like to have all their high-tech stuff (CDs, DVDs, etc.) on show to impress their friends. Women like hide things in cupboards.

Women enjoy planning a wedding, holidays.

A man can choose and buy a pair of shoes in 90 seconds, women- 2hours.

Men can drive without having to look at themselves in the mirror.

Women remember every outfit they have worn for the past two decades. Men can’t remember what they were wearing yesterday without looking on the floor next to the bed.

Women’s opinion about…

On being told that someone has bought a new car, women usually ask what colour it is – men ask what make it is.

Women notice when the washing powders going to run out and buy some more, men just say ‘Oh, we’ve run out of washing powder.’

Women know instinctively what is dangerous or not recommended for babies in their care. Men, generally speaking, do not.

Women remember birthdays, anniversaries, and appointments effortlessly.

Men need everything explained IN CAPITAL LETTERS.

Men can put an infinite amount of rubbish in the bin without noticing it is full.

Men have the capacity to sleep through most sounds, especially the baby crying.

Men cannot watch sports and talk to their wives at the same time.

Listening [1.74] T.5.1

Before listening try to give definitions or translations to the following words and word combinations.

Body polish, incredibly uncomfortable, to feel stupid, divine, favorite spa treatment, a smooth face, definitely worth the time and money, foot treatment.