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The world around me Section I Appearance and Character
IV. Read the following dialogues and make up your own using the examples
II. Put the following words in its correct place
III. Read the following dialogues and make up your own using the examples.
V. Read the following passage. Speak about the relations in your family using the active vocabulary.
III. Answer the following questions.
II. Practise the pronunciation of the international words and translate them.
III. Read and translate the following word groups:
IV. Give possible combinations of the following verbs with adverbs.
V. Complete the sentences using the word combinations of ex. 4.
VI. Choose the appropriate word from the right-hand column to complete each of the sentences.
VIII. Before reading the text (below) try to answer the following questions.
X. Form other parts of speech from the following words:
XII. Say, which of these statements are students’ rights or duties:
III. Remember the faculties of vsu.
IX. In what context are these figures mentioned in the text.
X. Match the date and the event in the history of vsu.
XI. Answer the following questions.
XII. Continue the following sentences:
XIII. Tell your group-mates about the University you study at.
XIV. Read and reproduce the following situational dialogues.
I. Read the following proper names correctly:
II. Match the country and its capital:
III. Endings –ese, - an, - ish, -I are used to form the word denoting ‘nationality’
III. Listen to the tape and do the exercises below.
V. Make up a dialogue of your own by analogy:
In great britain and in belarus great britain
II. Match the words with their definitions:
Christmas and new year in great britain
IV. Give the English equivalents for these Russian words and word combinations:
V. Insert the words in the gaps:
VI. Put in the right prepositions:
II. Match the words with their definitions:
IV. Read and translate the text. Halloween (October, 31)
V. Write down all the irregular verbs used in the text. Give all their forms.
XI. Choose one of the topics and prepare short reports.
II. Match the words with their definitions:
IV. Read and translate the text. Guy Fawkes Day (November, 5)
V. Give the English equivalents for these Russian words and word combinations:
Candles and weather (february, 2)
XII. Answer the following questions:
XIII. Agree or disagree with the following statements:
XIV Put in the right prepositions where necessary:
XV. Choose a word from the box to put into each gap:
Youth and its place in modern society
II. Read out the following words and memorize their meaning:
III. Read out these phrases several times till you remember their meaning:
IV. Read the text and get ready to speak about the problems of teenagers: generation gap
VI. Find synonyms for the words in the frame:
Youth Organizations in Belarus
II. Read out the following words and memorize their meaning:
III. Read these international words and try to guess their meaning:
IV. Read out these phrases several times till you remember their meaning:
V. Match the English words and their Russian equivalents:
VII. Match the words with the help of the preposition of:
II. Make a little speech starting with:
I. Give words or phrases (from the glossary) for the following definitions:
VIII. Do you agree with the following proverb:
Is abortion legal in your country?
I. Form the derivatives of the words given in the chart below. Use a dictionary if necessary.
I. Explain the following words:
II. Give the comparatives and the superlatives of the adjectives:
IV. Translate the word combinations:
VI. Give synonyms to the following:
II. Guess the meaning of the words and explain their meaning.
V. Match the words with their definitions.
VI. Translate from Russian into English.
I. Listen to (read) the text and say whether the statements are true or false?
III. Complete the sentences with the missing phrases.
V. Translate form Russian into English.
VII. Listen to (read) the text and say whether the statements are true or false.
VIII. Listen to (read) the text and answer the questions.
I. Read and memorize the following words.
II. Read the following international words and word combinations and try to guess their meaning.
III. Train reading the names of the chemical elements.
V. Read and translate the following word combinations.
Destruction of the tropical forest
VII. Fill in the blanks with suitable words and word combinations from the text.
VIII. Complete the sentences with the most suitable ending.
IX. Match the definitions from the list and the words from the frame below.
X. Answer the following questions.
XI. Translate the sentences from Russian into English.
VI. Listen to the recording and mark the following statements as True or False.
VII. Put the sentences into the right order:
VIII. Choose the environmental problems from the box people will face in the future.
IX. Answer the questions after listening to each paragraph:
II. What substances are vital important for living things? What food is rich in these substances?
III. Translate from Russian into English.
V. Listen to (read) the text and say whether the statements are true or false.
Technology and its impact Technical advances affecting daily life
V. Read aloud the words listed below following the teacher’s example:
VI. Read and translate the text:
VII. Make up the definition of the term ‘invention’ from the scattered words.
VIII. Choose the most suitable variant:
IX. Give three examples of accidental discoveries and three examples of induced discoveries.
IV. Read the following words correctly:
V. Choose between accident ['xksIdqnt] and incident ['InsIdqnt].
VI. A) Translate the following sentence.
VII. Read the text and name the serendipitous discoveries mentioned there.
VIII. Fill in the blanks with the verb in the right tense-form.
IX. Fill in the blanks with the right prepositions.
X. Translate the words in brackets into English.
XI. Ask special questions to the following statements.
XII. Give a brief summary of the text. Text III
I. Learn the following derivatives and fill in the blanks with the proper one:
II. Look: at, up, up to, after, for, through, forward to, out (for), down on smb;
III. Learn the following words:
IV. A) Form the nouns using proper suffixes.
X. Fill in the gaps with a suitable preposition.
XI. Translate the words in brackets from Russian into English and read the whole sentence.
XII. Decide whether the following statements are True or False.
II. Fill in the table with the proper derivatives which are possible:
III. Find the opposites to the following words and use both words in the sentences of your own:
V. Read the text for more information.
VI. Choose the most suitable variant.
VIII. Find the key sentences in the text and use them in your retelling.
IX. Render the following text into English: Научно-технический прогресс и его влияние на нашу жизнь
X. Internet Research Project New Communications Technologies
The republic of belarus : social and political aspects
I. Read some information about the National Flag of the Republic of Belarus and describe it.
II. Read the following information and say in English what each colour of the National Flag means.
III. Read some information about the National Emblem of the Republic of Belarus and describe it.
VII. Read and memorize the following words:
VIII. Pay attention to the following word combinations.
IX. Read the following words and try to guess their meaning.
X. Read out these phrases several times till you remember their meaning.
XI. Match the word from a with its best association from b. Use the phrases in your own sentences.
XIII. Read and translate the text. Belarus state system
XIV. Fill in the right preposition.
XV. Agree or disagree with the following statements.
XVI. Complete the following sentences.
XVII. Translate the following sentences into English.
The united kingdom of great britain and northern ireland: social and political aspects
What is the British National Anthem?
I. Read and memorize the following words:
II. Pay attention to the following words.
IV. Read and translate the text.
V. Give English equivalents from the text to the words given below.
VI. Find the pairs of antonyms.
VII. Find the pairs of synonyms.
IX. Fill in the table using the information from the text.
I. Learn the parts of a letter.
Клише, выражения и предложения для деловой переписки
VI. Match the parts on the left with the parts on the right.
VII. Complete the following sentences by translating the Russian part in brackets in a column.
VIII. Translate the following sentences in English:
Surreal case of the Dalí images and a battle over artistic licence
Glasgow issues legal threats to stop poster firms and rock band illegally copying prized painting
A colossal mistake? Art world baffled by 'Goya' masterpiece
Great Works: Leviathan (1651), Abraham Bosse and Thomas Hobbes
Tests blamed for blighting children's lives
Emperor penguin 'marching to extinction by end of the century'
President Obama announces push to wean us off the gas-guzzler
Russia 'suspends Kaliningrad missile plan'
Chief Rabbinate of Israel cuts ties with Vatican over Holocaust bishop
Activists threaten to close Heathrow
Taxpayer faces bigger bill for 2012 Olympics
Brown leads global drive to close down tax havens
Israel's president asks Benjamin Netanyahu to form new government
II. Choose the opposites
a) optimistic, shy, stupid, kind, polite, boring, generous, mean, hard-working, strong-willed
b) weak-willed, clever, cruel, cheerful, lazy, sociable, rude, pessimistic, greedy, fair
III. Here are some adjectives to describe a person’s character. Match them with the definitions below:
lazy, clever, stupid, greedy, polite, hark-working, sociable, selfish (эгоистичный), happy, generous
He is always interested only in himself. He is …
She is fond of going to the parties and meeting her friends. She has a lot of them. She is very …
He dislikes spending money and never buys any ice-cream, sweets or juice. He is …
She is fond of learning and always passes her exams well. She is … and …
He prefers to spend the whole day in bed watching TV. He is …
Mary will never forget to say “Thank you” and “Please”. She is a very .. girl.
She is always smiling and says she is fond of life. She is really …
He doesn’t want to study. He can’t even write the word “newspaper” correctly. He is …
She is always helping people. She is …
IV. Read the following dialogues and make up your own using the examples
1
- I hear Mary has lost her weight and looks awfully pretty.
- Oh, yes, you are right. But she is too thin now, I think, She should put on weight now.
- What are you talking about? All friends say she has never been so beautiful before.
2
- Tom, who is this good-looking, chestnut-haired young lady?
- Oh, it’s my sister.
- And who is this pretty girl with rosy plump cheeks and a turned-up nose?
- It’s her elder daughter, my niece.
- Well, you have such pleasant – looking relatives.
- Thank you.
3
- I say, Mike, what do you think of Mr. Black?
- As for me I don’t like him. He is envious, obstinate, selfish and rude.
- Really? Are you sure?
- Certainly. We work in one and the same office.
4
- Oh, John, there you are at last. I’d like to speak to you about our new manager. Is he always generous, kind and sociable?
- Be careful, Max. If you are for him, he is a very good man, but he can be aggressive, cruel and even cunning.
- What makes you think so?
- He is my distant relative.
V. Translate the following dialogues into English and act them out.
1
- Я бы хотел увидеть Тома Брауна. Он здесь?
- Да, он здесь. Вот он стоит у окна.
- Но я вижу большую группу ребят у окна. Как он выглядит?
- Это темноволосый парень с голубыми глазами. Вы не ошибетесь.
2
- Ты знаешь, Том и Джейн собираются пожениться.
- Да? Но ведь они такие разные люди. Том – неуклюжий и застенчивый, а Джейн такая веселая и общительная.
- Ты очень плохо знаешь Тома. Он очень одаренный великодушный и хорошо воспитанный. И у него есть чувство юмора.
Section II
Family
I. Look through the vocabulary below that may be useful when speaking about your family.
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aunt |
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тетя |
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average(small, large) family |
['xvqrIG] |
средняя (маленькая, большая) семья |
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brother |
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брат |
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by modern standards |
['stxndqd] |
по современным меркам |
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consist of |
['kqn'sIst] |
состоять из |
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cousin |
['kAzn] |
двоюродный брат (сестра) |
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father |
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отец |
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grandfather |
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дедушка |
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grandmather |
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бабушка |
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grandparent |
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дедушка и бабушка |
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grandson(daughter) |
|
внук (внучка) |
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mother |
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мать |
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nephew |
['nevju:] |
племянник |
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niece |
[ni:s] |
племянница |
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parents |
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родители |
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relatives(relations) |
['relativz] |
родственники |
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sister |
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сестра |
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stepdaughter |
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падчерица |
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to bring up |
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воспитывать |
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the baby of the family |
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любимчик, младший в семье |
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stepfather |
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отчим |
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stepmother |
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мачеха |
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stepson |
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пасынок |
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twins |
|
близнецы |
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uncle |
['ANkl] |
дядя |
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Relations in the Family |
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admire smb |
[qd'mqIq] |
любить, обожать кого-л. |
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awful |
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ужасные |
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be attached to smb. |
[q'txtSt] |
быть привязанным к кому-либо |
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be devoted to smb. |
[dI'vOVtId] |
быть преданным кому-либо |
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blame smb |
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винить, обвинять кого-либо |
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caring |
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заботливые |
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close |
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близкие |
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cordial |
['kO:dZql] |
сердечные, радужные |
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difficulty |
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трудность |
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distant |
['dIstqnt] |
далекие |
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find support and understanding |
[sq'pO:t] |
находить поддержку и понимание |
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frank |
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откровенные, искренние |
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friendly |
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дружеские |
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help (be helpful) |
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помогать |
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hostile |
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враждебные |
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impartial |
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безразличные |
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intolerant |
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нетерпимые |
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loving |
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любящие |
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problem |
|
проблема |
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provide for the family |
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обеспечивать семью |
|
reliable |
[rI'laIqbl] |
надежные |
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rely on smb |
[ri'lai] |
полагаться на кого-либо |
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remote |
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отдаленные, далекие |
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respect smb |
[ris'pekt] |
уважать кого-либо |
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respectful |
[ris'pektful] |
уважительные |
|
take care of smb |
[kFq] |
заботиться о ком-либо |
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tolerant |
['tOlqrqnt] |
терпимые |
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trust smb |
[trAst] |
доверять кому-либо |
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united |
[ju:'naItId] |
сплоченные |
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warm |
[wL:m] |
теплые |
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worry about smb |
['wArI] |
беспокоится о ком-либо |
II. Put the following words in its correct place
widow, stepchildren, fiancé, brother, widower, mane, younger, close, spinster, get married, cousins, bachelor, stepmother, distant
My … is Tom Smiles. I’m the eldest of all the children. My second … is Jack. The youngest is Michael. My … sister is two years younger than me. Some time ago she got engaged. Her … is Mr. Brown. They are going to … next month.
I have many relatives. My grandparents are dead. But I have a number of … and … relatives: two uncles, four aunts and about a dozen cousins. One of my … has lost her husband. She is a … . An uncle of mine has been a … for many years but he married recently. His wife is very kind to her … and treats them as a real mother. One of my aunts remained unmarried and therefore she is what the English call a … or a single lady. An uncle of mine has also remained single. He is an old … .
III. Read the following dialogues and make up your own using the examples.
1
- Where were you born?
- In London. But my parents come from Manchester.
- How interesting! I come from Manchester too.
- Oh, it’s a small world, isn’t it?
2
- Look Jake, have you got a family of your own?
- Oh, no, I’m not married yet. I live with my parents.
- Is your family large?
- I don’t think so. My parents have got only two daughters.
- And which of you is the eldest?
- It’s me. I’m twenty.
- How old is your younger sister? I wonder what her name is?
- Susan. She’s a lovely girl. She is ten.
- It’s a pleasure to have such a young sister, isn’t it?
- Certainly. She’s the apple of my eye.
IV. Read the following text. Use the information given in it while speaking about your family.
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scruffy |
['skrAfI] |
неряшливый, нечесаный |
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to tower |
['tauq] |
выситься |
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morose |
[mq'rous] |
угрюмый |
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sullen |
['sAlqn] |
сердитый |
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to mutter |
['mAtq] |
бормотать |
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hem |
|
рубец на платье |
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tights |
['taIts] |
колготки |
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bluish |
['blu:IS] |
голубоватый, синеватый |
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to splash |
['splxS] |
брызгать(ся), шлепать(по грязи) |
ABOUT MY RELATIVES AND MYSELF
My brother is 22 years old. He is of a medium height and build, a bit stocky, but strong with it. He has long, curly fair hair. It is fashionable at the moment for men to grow their hair. His hair nearly reaches his shoulders. My mother is always telling him to get it cut. He doesn't take much care over his appearance so he often looks quite scruffy. He hates having to wear a tie for work. When he's at home he wears comfortable clothes such as T-shirts and jeans. He doesn't care very much what he looks like.
My other brother is much taller - he towers above me, even though he is only 15. He does quite a lot of sport so he's quite strong and has well developed muscles. He has straight brown hair which refuses to lie flat and is always stroking up. He has bluish grey eyes and a little nose.
He is clever and quiet and spends a lot of time at his computer. People sometimes think that he is morose and sullen but I don't think that's the case - he just prefers to think rather than to talk. When he does talk he has a deep voice. He doesn't pronounce his words very clearly, but just mutters them - he can't be bothered to speak clearly. This is typical of 'boys of his age I think.
My mother turned 50 this year, although she doesn't look it. She has aged quite well I think. Only now she is beginning to show signs of old age ~ her hair has started to go grey and her skin is drier. She is also thinner - she used to have a tendency to put on weight. She is quite tall - it's a characteristic of her side of 'the family. She is usually well dressed. She is the sort of person who always looks quite smart - I'm the exact opposite - it doesn't matter how much time, money and energy I devote to my appearance, I usually look scruffy. Even if I leave home looking good by the time I reach my destination I look a mess - my tights are splashed, my hem has come down and I generally look untidy as if I'd never bothered.
My father is quite short and a bit plump. I take after my father's side of the family. My father is nearly bald and the hair that remains is grey. He wears sensible, practical clothes most of the time, but for work he has to look smarter so he wears a suit and a tie. He has a grey and a blue suits which I think look good on him. When he puts his glasses on and he wears these suits, he looks every inch a teacher. My father is not a pleasant man. He gets angry and loses his temper quite often.