Email

1.

Imagine you are an HR manager.
Which two qualities are perfect for a lawyer? Which for a journalist? And which
would you NOT want to see in a candidate?
active
sociable
sporty
lazy
independent
materialistic

2.

Read the email.
Which two of these adjectives would you NOT use to describe Karen?
• Lazy: She trains with
her volleyball team
and has a lot of school
work to do.
• Materialistic: She
wants to do something
she enjoys rather than
just choosing a career
for the salary.
• She is active and sporty
(volleyball).
• She is sociable (goes to
parties and keeps in touch
with friends).
• She is independent (she is
forming her own opinions
about her future career).

3.

• Actually / In fact
• Especially
• To be honest
• Anyway
• By the way
• As you know

4.

Career Discussion: «To be or not to be?»
Group A:
Why law is better?
Group B:
Why journalism is better?

5.

Writing Practice: «The Reply»
Hi Karen,
Thanks for your email! I was glad to hear from you after such a long time.
I’m sorry you’re so exhausted. Actually, I’m struggling with school work too, especially
with Maths. It’s so DULL! To be honest, I’ve already decided what to study. I'm going to
be a marine biologist because I want to travel the world! (Don't tell my parents yet).
About Alan... anyway, he sounds like a nightmare! You shouldn't let him control you.
You love volleyball, so don't give it up for him. By the way, Jamie Wilson sounds
hilarious. I’d definitely like to meet up with him during the holidays!
Give my love to your family.
Best wishes,
Kate

6.

Vocabulary: Levels of Humour
Funny (смешной) → Hilarious (уморительный) → Side-splitting (до упаду / животики надорвешь).
He’s a hilarious guy.
We watched a side-splitting comedy last night. My sides still hurt! (C1/advanced)