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1. The World of My “I”
My name is Masha. I am eight years old. I live in a small town in
Russia. I go to school every day and I like English very much. I have
many friends at school. I like reading books, drawing pictures, and
playing games. I am kind, happy, and I love my family. In the
evenings, I sometimes watch cartoons or listen to music. I like
learning new things. My favourite colour is blue. I dream about
travelling to other countries one day.
2. My Family
I have a big family. There are five people in my family: my mum, my
dad, my grandmother, my brother, and me. My mum is a teacher and
she works at school. My dad is a driver. My grandmother loves
cooking and telling stories. My brother is ten years old. We like
playing games together and sometimes go to the park. I love my
family very much. On weekends we often have a picnic in the garden.
Family is very important for me.
3. My Birthday
My birthday is on May 15. Every year I have a big party with my
friends. We decorate the room with balloons and streamers. My mum
bakes a big cake with chocolate and strawberries. I get many presents
from my friends and family. We play games, sing songs, and dance. I
am always very happy on my birthday. Sometimes we go to the park
or ride bikes. My birthday is the best day of the year.
4. My Favourite Food
I like many kinds of food. My favourite food is pizza with cheese and
tomatoes. I also like pasta, soup, and fresh vegetables. For dessert, I
love ice cream, chocolate, and cakes. My favourite fruit is an apple,
but I also like bananas and oranges. I don’t like onions and spicy
food. I like eating with my family. We sometimes cook together on
weekends. I also like trying new food from other countries.

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5. My Day (Daily Routine)
I get up at seven o’clock every morning. First, I wash my face and
brush my teeth. Then I have breakfast with my family. I go to
school at eight o’clock. I study English, Maths, and Science. After
school, I come home and do my homework. In the evening, I like
reading books or playing with my brother. I have dinner with my
family at seven o’clock. I go to bed at nine o’clock. I always try to
do my best every day.
6. My Hobbies
I have many hobbies. I like reading books about animals and fairy
tales. I also enjoy drawing pictures and painting. My brother plays
football every day. I like to ride my bike in the park. Sometimes I
play board games with my friends. I like listening to music and
dancing. In winter, I like skiing and skating. Hobbies make my life
fun and interesting. I like learning new things in my free time.
7. My Favourite Toy or Game
My favourite toy is a teddy bear. Its name is Brownie. It is soft,
small, and very cute. I take it everywhere with me. I sleep with my
teddy every night. I also have a toy car and a doll, but Brownie is
my best toy. Sometimes I play games with my friends and Brownie
is with me. My teddy is very important for me. I love my toys very
much.
8. My Pet
I have a cat. Its name is Snow. Snow is white and fluffy. She likes
drinking milk and eating fish. She is very playful and sometimes
sleeps on my bed. I take care of Snow every day. I brush her fur
and play with her in the garden. My cat is my best friend. I love
her very much. Pets make life happy and fun.

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9. My Favourite Activities
I like many activities. In summer, I like riding my bike and
swimming in the river. In winter, I like skiing and playing in the
snow. I enjoy drawing, painting, and reading books. Sometimes I
watch cartoons with my brother. I like listening to music and
dancing. I also enjoy helping my parents at home. My activities
make me happy and healthy. I like trying new activities too.
10. My Favourite Fairy Tale
My favourite fairy tale is “Cinderella.” Cinderella is kind and
beautiful. She has a stepmother and stepsisters, but she is brave.
One day, a prince invites her to a ball. She wears a magic dress
and glass shoes. She dances with the prince and they fall in love.
At midnight, she runs away, but the prince finds her. The story is
very exciting and I love it. I like watching the fairy tale on TV and
reading the book.
11. My Weekend
I don’t go to school on Saturday and Sunday. On weekends I like
to rest and have fun. I help my mum in the kitchen and play
games with my brother. Sometimes we go to the park or ride
bikes. I also watch cartoons or read books. In the evening, we
have dinner together and talk about our day. Weekends are my
favourite days. I feel happy and relaxed.
12. My Holidays
I love holidays very much. In summer, I go to the countryside
with my family. I swim in the river and play with my friends. In
winter, I like skiing and skating on the ice. We sometimes have a
picnic or a barbecue. During holidays, I also visit my
grandparents. I take photos and collect interesting things.
Holidays are fun and exciting. I always wait for them with joy.

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13. The World Around Me
There are many beautiful things around me. There are trees,
flowers, and birds. I like walking in the park and looking at the
sky. The sun shines, the clouds move slowly, and the wind is cool.
I like listening to the sounds of nature. Sometimes I see squirrels
and butterflies. Nature is very interesting and I love it. I try to
take care of the environment.
14. My Room (Flat, House)
I have a small and cozy room. There is a bed, a desk, a chair, and
a wardrobe. I keep my books and toys on the shelves. I like my
room because it is bright and clean. I often do my homework here
and draw pictures. Sometimes I play with my friends in my room.
I like decorating my room with posters and pictures. My room is
my favourite place at home.
15. My School
My school is big and bright. There are many classrooms, a library,
and a playground. I study English, Maths, Science, and Art. My
teachers are kind and help me learn new things. I have many
friends at school. We play games during breaks and sometimes do
projects together. I like my school very much. I always try to do
my best in lessons. School is important for me.
16. My Friends
I have many friends. My best friend is Kate. We play games, draw
pictures, and read books together. She is kind, funny, and always
helps me. I also have friends from my class. Sometimes we go to
the park or ride our bikes. I like making new friends. Friends
make me happy and I enjoy spending time with them.

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17. My Hometown (Village, City)
I live in a small town. It is clean and quiet. There are many houses,
a school, a park, and a library. I like walking in the streets and
visiting the park. There are friendly people and children play
outside. In summer, flowers grow in the gardens. In winter, we
make snowmen and have snowball fights. I love my town very
much. It is my home.
18. Wild and Domestic Animals
I like animals very much. There are wild animals and domestic
animals. Cats, dogs, and rabbits live in our homes. Lions, tigers,
and elephants live in the jungle. I like visiting the zoo and watching
animals. Animals are beautiful and interesting. I try to take care of
my pets. Animals need our help and love.
19. Weather and Seasons
The weather is different every day. Sometimes it is sunny,
sometimes it is rainy or windy. In winter it is cold and snowy. In
spring, flowers grow and the weather is warm. Summer is hot and
sunny. Autumn is cool and windy, and the leaves fall. I like all
seasons because each season has its own beauty. I dress differently
in each season.
20. My Country and Other Countries
I live in Russia. It is a big and beautiful country. Moscow is the
capital. There are many famous places, museums, and parks. I like
learning about other countries too. London is a big city in England.
Paris is a beautiful city in France. Every country has its own
culture, food, and traditions. I want to visit other countries one
day. Learning about the world is very interesting.

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Вопросы к текстам для устной беседы
1. The World of My “I”
1. What is Masha’s favourite colour?
2. Where does Masha live?
3. What does Masha like doing in the evening?
2. My Family
1. How many people are there in Masha’s family?
2. What does Masha’s dad do?
3. What do they often do on weekends?
3. My Birthday
1. When is Masha’s birthday?
2. What does her mum bake for the party?
3. What do they do at the birthday party?
4. My Favourite Food
1. What is Masha’s favourite food?
2. What fruit does she like best?
3. Does she like onions?
5. My Day (Daily Routine)
1. What time does Masha get up?
2. What subjects does she study at school?
3. What does she do in the evening?
6. My Hobbies
1. What kind of books does Masha like reading?
2. What does her brother play every day?
3. What winter sports does Masha like?
7. My Favourite Toy or Game
1. What is Masha’s favourite toy?
2. What is its name?
3. Does she take it everywhere with her?
8. My Pet
1. What pet does Masha have?
2. What is its name?
3. What does the cat like to eat?
9. My Favourite Activities
1. What does Masha like doing in summer?
2. What does she like doing in winter?
3. Does she like helping her parents at home?

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10. My Favourite Fairy Tale
1. What is Masha’s favourite fairy tale?
2. Who does Cinderella dance with at the ball?
3. What does Cinderella wear to the ball?
11. My Weekend
1. What days does Masha not go to school?
2. What does she do with her brother?
3. How does Masha feel on weekends?
12. My Holidays
1. Where does Masha go in summer?
2. What does she do in winter?
3. Who does she visit during holidays?
13. The World Around Me
1. What does Masha see in the park?
2. What animals does she sometimes see?
3. What does Masha try to do for nature?
14. My Room (Flat, House)
1. What furniture is there in Masha’s room?
2. What does she do in her room?
3. How does she decorate her room?
15. My School
1. What subjects does Masha study?
2. What do pupils do during breaks?
3. Does Masha like her school?
16. My Friends
1. What is the name of Masha’s best friend?
2. What do they like doing together?
3. How does Masha feel about her friends?
17. My Hometown (Village, City)
1. Where does Masha live?
2. What can you see in her town?
3. What do children do in winter?
18. Wild and Domestic Animals
1. What are examples of domestic animals?
2. Where do wild animals live?
3. What does Masha try to do for her pets?
19. Weather and Seasons
1. What is the weather like in winter?
2. What happens in spring?
3. Why does Masha like all seasons?
20. My Country and Other Countries
1. Where does Masha live?
2. What is the capital of Russia?
3. What cities does she want to visit?

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Copying Practice Sheet – “Write the Text Neatly”
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Step 3. Check your work.
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1. The World of My “I”
1. Blue.
2. In a small town in Russia.
3. She sometimes watches cartoons or listens to music.
2. My Family
1. Five.
2. He is a driver.
3. They often have a picnic in the garden.
2. My Birthday
1. On May 15.
2. A big cake with chocolate and strawberries.
3. They play games, sing songs, and dance.
4. My Favourite Food
1. Pizza with cheese and tomatoes.
2. An apple.
3. No, she doesn’t.
5. My Day (Daily Routine)
1. At seven o’clock.
2. English, Maths, and Science.
3. She reads books or plays with her brother.
6. My Hobbies
1. Books about animals and fairy tales.
2. Football.
3. Skiing and skating.
7. My Favourite Toy or Game
1. A teddy bear.
2. Brownie.
3. Yes, she does.
8. My Pet
1. A cat.
2. Snow.
3. Milk and fish.
9. My Favourite Activities
1. Riding her bike and swimming in the river.
2. Skiing and playing in the snow.
3. Yes, she does.
10. My Favourite Fairy Tale
1. “Cinderella.”
2. The prince.
3. A magic dress and glass shoes.

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11. My Weekend
1. Saturday and Sunday.
2. She plays games with her brother.
3. She feels happy and relaxed.
12. My Holidays
1. To the countryside.
2. Skiing and skating.
3. Her grandparents.
13. The World Around Me
1. Trees, flowers, and birds.
2. Squirrels and butterflies.
3. She tries to take care of the environment.
14. My Room (Flat, House)
1. A bed, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.
2. She does homework, draws pictures, and plays.
3. With posters and pictures.
15. My School
1. English, Maths, Science, and Art.
2. They play games.
3. Yes, she does.
16. My Friends
1. Kate.
2. They play games, draw pictures, and read books.
3. She feels happy with them.
17. My Hometown (Village, City)
1. In a small town.
2. Houses, a school, a park, and a library.
3. They make snowmen and have snowball fights.
18. Wild and Domestic Animals
1. Cats, dogs, and rabbits.
2. In the jungle.
3. She takes care of them.
19. Weather and Seasons
1. Cold and snowy.
2. Flowers grow and the weather is warm.
3. Because each season has its own beauty.
20. My Country and Other Countries
1. In Russia.
2. Moscow.
3. London and Paris.