My Circle
Word Power
1. get along with
Значение: ладить с кем-то
I get along with my classmates.
Я лажу со своими одноклассниками.
She doesn’t get along with her brother.
Она не ладит со своим братом.
2. have a lot in common
Значение: иметь много общего
We have a lot in common, like music and sports.
У нас много общего, например музыка и спорт.
They have a lot in common, so they are good friends.
У них много общего, поэтому они хорошие друзья.
3. be interested in
Значение: интересоваться чем-то
I am interested in photography.
Я интересуюсь фотографией.
He is interested in science and technology.
Он интересуется наукой и технологиями.
4. reliable
Значение: надёжный
Anna is very reliable.
Анна очень надёжная.
You can trust him because he is reliable.
Ты можешь доверять ему, потому что он надёжный.
Grammar Focus
Adverbs of Frequency (Наречия частоты)
Использование:
Наречия частоты показывают, как часто происходит действие.
Основные наречия:
always — всегда
usually — обычно
often — часто
sometimes — иногда
never — никогда
Позиция в предложении:
перед основным глаголом:
I usually get along with my classmates.
после глагола to be:
She is always reliable.
Примеры:
I often spend time with my friends.
Я часто провожу время с друзьями.
She is always helpful.
Она всегда отзывчивая.
We sometimes argue, but we always get along again.
Мы иногда спорим, но всегда снова миримся.
He never forgets his friends’ birthdays.
Он никогда не забывает дни рождения друзей.
Mini Practice
I ______ (always / be) honest with my friends.
She ______ (often / help) her classmates.
We ______ (sometimes / argue) about small things.
He ______ (never / be) late for meetings.
Reading Text
My circle of friends is small, but very important to me. I usually spend time with three close friends from my class. We often get along with each other because we have a lot in common. We like the same music and we are interested in sports.
My best friend Alex is very reliable. He is always ready to help. He never breaks his promises, and he is always honest. I am interested in art, and he is interested in design, so we have a lot in common. We sometimes disagree, but we usually solve our problems quickly.
Maria is different. She is very active and often organizes our meetings. She is always positive and sometimes tells funny stories. We get along with her easily because she respects everyone’s opinion.
We usually meet after school. We sometimes do homework together, but we often just talk and laugh. I think it is important to have friends you get along with and people who are reliable. Good friends always support each other.
Check Your Understanding
How many close friends does the writer have?
What are Alex and the writer interested in?
Why do the friends get along with each other?
Why is Alex described as reliable?
Do you prefer a small or large circle of friends? Why?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice
«Reliable» means:
a) funny
b) honest and trustworthy
c) lazy
«Have a lot in common» means:
a) share similar interests
b) argue a lot
c) study together
«Get along with» means:
a) fight with
b) avoid
c) have a good relationship
«Be interested in» means:
a) dislike
b) want to know more about
c) forget
Exercise 2 — Matching
reliable
get along with
have a lot in common
be interested in
a) интересоваться
b) иметь много общего
c) ладить с
d) надёжный
Answer Key
Grammar Focus — Mini Practice
I am always honest with my friends.
She often helps her classmates.
We sometimes argue about small things.
He is never late for meetings.
Check Your Understanding — Suggested Answers
The writer has three close friends.
The writer is interested in art, and Alex is interested in design.
They get along because they have a lot in common and respect each other.
Alex is reliable because he always helps and never breaks promises.
Students’ own answers. (Example: I prefer a small circle because it is easier to trust people.)
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1
1 — b
2 — a
3 — c
4 — b
Exercise 2
1 — d
2 — c
3 — b
4 — a
Life at School
Word Power
1. hand in
Значение: сдавать (работу, задание)
I am handing in my project today.
Я сегодня сдаю свой проект.
She is handing in her homework now.
Она сейчас сдаёт домашнюю работу.
2. pay attention
Значение: обращать внимание
We are paying attention to the teacher.
Мы внимательно слушаем учителя.
He isn’t paying attention in class.
Он не обращает внимания на уроке.
3. work on
Значение: работать над чем-то
I am working on a science project.
Я работаю над научным проектом.
They are working on a group task.
Они работают над групповым заданием.
4. take notes
Значение: делать записи
She is taking notes during the lesson.
Она делает записи во время урока.
We are taking notes about the new topic.
Мы делаем записи по новой теме.
Grammar Focus
Present Continuous (Настоящее длительное время)
Когда используется:
для действий, которые происходят сейчас;
для временных ситуаций;
для запланированных действий в ближайшем будущем.
Формула:
am / is / are + verb + -ing
Отрицание:
am not / is not / are not + verb + -ing
Вопрос:
Am/Is/Are + subject + verb + -ing?
Примеры:
I am working on my project now.
Я сейчас работаю над проектом.
She is taking notes.
Она делает записи.
We are not talking during the lesson.
Мы не разговариваем во время урока.
Are they paying attention?
Они внимательно слушают?
Mini Practice
I ______ (work) on my homework right now.
She ______ (not / listen) to the teacher.
______ they ______ (take) notes?
We ______ (prepare) for a test this week.
Reading Text (185 words)
School life is busy, and something interesting is always happening. Right now, I am sitting in my English class. Our teacher is explaining a new grammar topic, and we are taking notes carefully. Some students are asking questions, and everyone is paying attention.
This week, we are working on a group project about the environment. My team is preparing a presentation, and I am creating slides. Two of my classmates are collecting information, and one student is designing a poster. We are all working hard because we are handing in the project on Friday.
In the science lab, students are doing experiments. They are wearing special glasses and writing down results. In the art room, some students are painting, and others are working on creative designs.
Life at school is not boring. Teachers are helping us learn new things, and we are developing new skills. Every day, we are learning, improving, and growing. Right now, I am thinking about my future and how school is preparing me for it.
Check Your Understanding
What class is the writer sitting in?
When are the students handing in the project?
Why are the students working hard on the project?
Why is school not boring for the writer?
What are you doing in your English classes these days?
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1 — Multiple Choice
«Hand in» means:
a) receive
b) submit
c) lose
«Pay attention» means:
a) listen carefully
b) ignore
c) sleep
«Work on» means:
a) finish
b) start
c) spend time doing
«Take notes» means:
a) draw pictures
b) write important information
c) speak loudly
Exercise 2 — Matching
hand in
pay attention
work on
take notes
a) работать над
b) сдавать
c) делать записи
d) обращать внимание
Answer Key
Grammar Focus — Mini Practice
I am working on my homework right now.
She is not (isn’t) listening to the teacher.
Are they taking notes?
We are preparing for a test this week.
Check Your Understanding — Suggested Answers
The writer is sitting in an English class.
They are handing in the project on Friday.
They are working hard because the project is important and they want to do well.
School is not boring because students are learning new things and doing different activities.
Students’ own answers. (Example: We are reading texts and practicing grammar.)
Build Your Vocabulary
Exercise 1
1 — b
2 — a
3 — c
4 — b
Exercise 2
1 — b
2 — d
3 — a
4 — c
