Ответ: Frankly speaking, I am not an expert in Sochi’s history. My city has a long history, I guess. But, I know for sure that it was founded in 1896.

– What season is the best for visiting you city, town of village and why?

Ответ: I thing that summer is the best time for visiting my city. There are some reasons for that. First of all, it’s very warm here in summer. You can swim in the sea, sunbathe, take long walks and enjoy beautiful buildings and nature.

– What is your favourite place in your city, town or village? Why do you like it?

Ответ: My favourite place in Sochi is the sea port. It’s a magnificent building, and you can walk there breathing in the fresh sea air.

– What place in your hometown would you recommend visiting?

Ответ: I would recommend going to Sochi park. It’s one of the best places in my city, where you can have fun and rest.

This is the end of the survey. Thank you very muсh for your help.

Диалог “What you think about learning foreign languages”

Hello, it’s the electronic assistant of the online language school. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We want to find out what you think about learning foreign languages. Please answer 6 questions. The survey is anonymous. You don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

– What foreign languages can you learn at your school?

Ответ: We can learn English and German at my school. You know, my school is nothing out of the ordinary, so we don’t boast language diversity.

– How many English lessons a week do you have?

Ответ: I have 3 English lessons a week. On Tuesday I have an extra lesson to prepare for the English exam.

– For what reasons do people learn foreign languages nowadays?

Ответ: People learn foreign languages for different reasons. Some just like speaking foreign languages, others need to know them for work. Many people like travelling, and they learn the language of the country they are going to visit.

– What is the most effective way to learn a foreign language in your opinion?

Ответ: In my opinion, attending a language school is the most effective way to learn a foreign language. Firstly, you have a set schedule, and you are not allowed to miss lessons. Secondly, you always have a partner to speak to and a teacher to consult.

– Do you think English would be useful for you in the future? In what way?

Ответ: Well, I’d like to become an interpreter, so I really think English will be very useful for me in the future, as it will be a part of my profession.

– What would you recommend your English speaking friend learn? Why?

Ответ: I would recommend learning Russian because, I am sure, it will be one of the main world languages of the future. The whole world is getting more and more interested in establishing contacts with the Russian Federation, that’s why the Russian language is becoming more and more popular.

This is the end of the survey. Thank you very muсh for your help.

Диалог “School students’ daily routines”

Hello, it’s the electronic assistant of the health centre. We kindly ask you to take part in our survey. We need to find out about school students’ daily routines. Please answer 6 questions. The survey is anonymous. You don’t have to give your name. So, let’s get started.

– What time do you usually go to bed in the evening?

Ответ: I usually go to bed at 10 p.m. on weekdays. On Saturday I go to bed later, because I can’t help sitting up at my computer and playing online games.

– How much time do you spend doing your homework?

Ответ: I usually spend about 3 hours doing my homework. I am always very serious about my homework, and I am convinced it is an important part of students’ study.

– What sports do you do regularly?

Ответ: I play tennis 2 times a week. In addition to it, I like swimming very much.

– What do you do to help your parents about the house?

Ответ: Frankly speaking, I don’t have much time to help my parents about the house, because I have to study for the exams. Nevertheless, I always wash the dishes and mop the floor. Sometimes I help my mother about the shopping.

– How do you spend your weekends?

Ответ: I usually spend weekends with my friends. We often go to the cinema to watch a new blockbuster. After the cinema we go to a café to relax and discuss the film. My friends and I also arrange parties on weekends.

– What would you like to change in your daily routine?