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. LISTENING
A. Discuss. C. Listen again and write T for True or F for False.
• Do you watch TV in your free time? 1. Brian is studying music
• What kind of programmes do you like at the University of Kent.
watching? 2. Brian finds reading interesting.
• What do you think of chat shows, talent shows 3. James works part time
and soap operas?
at a hairdresser’s.
B. Listen to three people introducing themselves 4. James can’t stand art galleries.
and decide what kind of TV programme they are
on. Choose a, b or c. 5. Tina is a dance student.
a. chat show b. talent show c. soap opera 6. Tina can’t play the piano.
. WRITING

A. Read the blog entry and answer the questions.
© MM Publications
A BLOG

http://www.bristoluniblog.com

BristolUni blog

Back to uni again! I had a great holiday and I can’t believe the summer is over!

My name is Matt Roberts and I’m nineteen years old. I’m looking for a
new flatmate because I hate living alone and I want someone to share the
expenses with. I’m studying music and I’m a big fan of jazz and rock. I also
play in a band. My friends and I practise three times a week. On Wednesdays
we practise at my flat. So, I hope you’re into rock music! In my free time, I
enjoy watching films, chatting on the Internet or going out with friends. I’m
also interested in photography, so I joined a photography group recently. I
can’t stand housework, but I’m really into cooking. I’m not a great cook, but
I’m improving. I usually study for my classes early in the morning or late at
night, so I like it to be quiet during those hours.

1. Who is writing the entry in the blog?
2. Why is he writing it? WRITING TASK
C. Now write back to Matt, telling him about yourself.
3. Who is going to read this entry? Expand on the ideas you have ticked in activity B.
4. What words does the writer use Your reply should be between 80–100 words.
to link his ideas?

B. Imagine that you’ve decided to write back
to Matt. Tick () the information you would
include. When writing a paragraph presenting yourself:
name interests  include only relevant information.
 use the appropriate tenses. Use the Present Simple
age what you did last week for routines, the Present Progressive for temporary
situations and the Past Simple for past events.
your life story things you don’t like  link your ideas. Use - and to join similar ideas.
- but to join two opposite ideas.
what you’re studying - so to express result/consequence.
- because to show reason.
where you’re going on holiday - or to show alternative.

where your parents live

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