Talking about your free time Listen to the conversation between two new friends – Ed and Frances. The first time you listen, find out what Frances does in her free time. Don’t look at the conversation while you listen. Now look at the conversation and try to complete sentences with what you remember. E: So what did you do last night? F: Oh, I went to see this new theatre play, Hello You, at The Playhouse in town. E: Oh right. (1) ………………………………………………………………..? F: Yes, it was OK. I’ve seen better things. E: Oh, so do you go to the theatre (2)………………………………………….? F: Yes, quite often, maybe once or twice a month. E: Wow! That’s quite a lot. (3)………………………………………………. go. I prefer to go to the cinema or just go out with friends. F: Yes, I’ve always really liked the theatre. I actually go to a drama club and sing with a group of people as well. E: Really? So what (4)……………………………………………………..do you sing? F: Lots of things really, but mainly musicals – West Side Story, Chicago, things like that. E: That’s great. So (5)…………………………………………………………………..? I mean, do you sing solo or what? F: No, I’m OK, but not (6)………………………………………………………………….. . I just like singing. E: Oh, that’s great. F: What about you? What do you do (7)…………………………………………………………? Have you got any special hobbies? Now listen again and check your answers. Complete the sentences you couldn’t remember. Compare your answers with a partner.
1. A sound of violin is heard in the hall.
2. He is always praised by his father when he works hard.
3. My sister's friend is often taken by her to the theatre.
4. I am waken by my mother at 7 o'clock every morning.
B.
1. The envelope was found by her behind the dining-room clock .
2. This book was bought by her a week ago.
3. This picture was painted by a great artist.
4. The window was broken by John the other day.
C.
1. I shall post this letter tomorrow.
2. They will discuss the report next week. 3. The secretary will change our time-table in two days. 4. Tom will meet us at the station.
D.
1. The secretary has just brought the files. 2. Jack has just broken a cup. 3. My little brother has spoilt his toy. 4. She has done the room carefully.
E.
1. Breakfast is being cooked by them.
2. The carpet is being cleaned by her.
3. The text is being translated by me.
4. The ruled are being learnt by us.
5. An interesting story is being told by him.
F.
1. She was shown the shortest way to the station by them.
2. I has been taught English by my mother.
3. Many questions are asked by us at the lectures.
4. An interesting story has just been told me by Tom.
5. This book will be lent me by her next Sunday.
6. Newspapers and magazines are delivered by the postman every day.
7. Her name was told us by her after it had been asked by us twice.
8. A letter has been sent her brother by me.
9. A song is being sung by us.
10. The words are beung written by the teacher on the blackboard.