What I think about the picture

• It Вseems as if ...
• TheВ person/people seems/seem to ...
• Maybe ...
• I think ...
• ... might be a symbol of ...
• The atmosphere is peaceful/depressing ...
• I (don't) like the picture because ...
• It makes me think of ...

Tasks for self-study

Read the text and answer the questions below the text. Using the ideas from the text speak about yourself

ВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВВ ВВВВAbout Myself

ВВВВВВ It is both pleasant and a bit difficult to speak about myself. It is pleasant because every person enjoys speaking about his or her interests, likes or dislikes. But at the same time it is difficult because to study a person, especially yourself, it is a great journey, not a little walk.ВВВВВВВВ Speaking about my character I'd like first of all to define what character is. These are some qualities that make a person different from others.

People often say about me that I am not like others. I don't think that I am something special. When candles are out all cats are grey. But of course if you come closer and turn on the light you can see that some features are typical to me. But to cut the long story short I think I am a good humoured, very responsible, hard working and emotional person. I like creativity and appreciate this trait in others. I try not to be late and I hate when others don't come on time. I prefer to associate with clever and polite people. It is very annoying when somebody whom I trust turns out to be unreliable.

But I try to treat other people so as I want them to treat me. I see the man whom I am looking for also as a person with a strong and sound body and mind. The person, who is interesting to talk to, whom I can trust and rely on. As for my interests I am fond of psychology in the sphere of dealing with people and the questions of how to form your thoughts in the most favourable way. I adore traveling, seeing other people, their traditions, customs, to get acquainted with their culture, going sightseeing. Besides I like different kinds of music, I like music with rhythm you can dance to.

Questions

1. Why is it both pleasant and a bit difficult to speak about oneself?
2. What can you tell about your character?
3. What personal qualities do you appreciate?
4. What are you fond of doing?
5. What do you hate that other people do?
6. What is it annoying to you about other people?
7. How do you try to treat other people?
8. What are your interests and hobbies?
9. What do you adore doing?

Vocabulary

at the same time — в тоже время, одновременно
to define — определять, давать определение
When candles are out all cats are grey — в темноте все кошки серые
feature — особенность, характерная черта
to cut the long story short — короче говоря
responsible — ответственный, дисциплинированный; надежный
creativity — творчество
to appreciate — (высоко) ценить
to lie — лгать, обманывать
to associate with — общаться
annoying — раздражающий; досадный; надоедливый
to trust — верить, доверять(ся), полагаться (на кого-л.)
to treat — обращаться, обходиться, вести себя по отношению к кому-л.; относиться
to rely on — полагаться, надеяться; доверять, быть уверенным
psychology — психология
to deal with — иметь дело с кем-л.
to adore — обожать

Grammar exercises