1. WHAT’S YOUR NAME?
o My name is Yulia.
2. WHAT DO YOU DO?
o I’m a student. I study at a high school in Kyiv, and I’m in the
10th grade.
3. DO YOU WORK OR ARE YOU A STUDENT?
o I am a student. I don’t work yet because I’m still in school, but
I help my parents at home when I can.
4. DO YOU HAVE BROTHERS OR SISTERS?
o Yes, I have one older brother, his name is Maksym. He is 19
and is studying at the university.
OR
o I don’t have any siblings. I’m an only child, so I spend a lot of
time with my parents.
5. WHAT IS THE MOST POPULAR HOBBY IN YOUR
FAMILY?
o In our family, we all enjoy playing board games, especially
chess. We have a tradition of playing every Sunday after lunch.
OR
oMy family loves traveling, especially going to the mountains in
the summer. We usually spend our vacations hiking or visiting
different cities in Ukraine.
6. WHAT DO YOU DO IN YOUR FREE TIME?
o In my free time, I like reading books, especially mystery
novels. I also enjoy spending time with my friends, either going
to the movies or having a picnic in the park.
OR
o I’m really into sports, so I play basketball with my friends after
school. I also enjoy drawing and sometimes spend my
weekends painting landscapes of nature.
7 WHAT DID YOU DO LAST WEEK?
1. Last week was quite busy for me. I had a lot of homework, but I still
managed to go out with my friends on Friday. We went to a local
café and spent a few hours chatting and playing board games. On the
weekend, I visited my grandparents in the countryside. They have a
beautiful garden, and we spent the day picking apples and preparing
jam together.
2. Last week, I had a few exams, so I spent most of my time studying.
After school, I went to my English language course to improve my
speaking skills. On Saturday, I went to a concert with my best friend.
We had so much fun, and it was a great way to relax after the
stressful week!
8 DESCRIBE YOUR TYPICAL DAY.
1. My typical day starts at 7:00 a.m. I get up, have breakfast, and then
catch the bus to school. School usually starts at 8:00 a.m. and ends at
3:00 p.m. After school, I either go to the library to finish my
homework or meet my friends for a walk in the park. In the evenings,
I spend some time studying and then relax by watching YouTube
videos or reading a book before bed.
2. I wake up at 6:30 a.m. and have a quick breakfast. I go to school
from 8:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. After school, I practice basketball for
about an hour. When I get home, I eat dinner, and then I focus on my
studies for the rest of the evening. I usually go to bed around 10:30
p.m.
9 HOW DO YOU RELAX IN THE EVENINGS?
1. In the evenings, I like to unwind by listening to music or watching
my favorite TV shows. I often watch Ukrainian dramas or funny
videos on TikTok. Sometimes, I take a walk with my parents around
the neighborhood, especially if the weather is nice.
2. I usually relax by reading books. I’m currently reading a fantasy
novel that I really enjoy. Afterward, I sometimes play video games or
talk to my friends online. It's a nice way to wind down after a long
day.
10 DO YOU DO EXERCISE OR SPORT? WHAT DO YOU DO?
1. Yes, I do sports! I’m a member of my school’s volleyball team. I
practice twice a week after school, and we play in local competitions.
I also like jogging in the park on weekends, especially when the
weather is nice.
2. I love playing football! I play with my friends after school, and
sometimes we compete in small local tournaments. I also go to the
gym with my brother on weekends to stay fit.
WHERE DO YOU USUALLY GO IN THE SUMMER HOLIDAYS?
1. In the summer holidays, I usually go to my grandparents' house in the
village. It’s very peaceful there, and I spend my time swimming in
the river, picking berries, and helping them in the garden. I love the
fresh air and the countryside vibes.
2. I love to travel, so in the summer, I usually go to different cities in
Ukraine. Last year, I visited Lviv with my family, and we explored
the old town and tried local foods. I also love going to the Carpathian
Mountains for hiking and relaxing in nature.
DO YOU GO SHOPPING AT THE WEEKEND?
1. Yes, I often go shopping on the weekend. I usually go with my mom
to a shopping mall to buy clothes or school supplies. I also like to
look for new books and sometimes treat myself to a small gift.
2. I don’t go shopping every weekend, but when I do, I usually go with
my friends to check out new stores in the city. We like to look for
trendy clothes, and I also sometimes buy accessories or stationery for
school.
DO YOU PLAY A MUSICAL INSTRUMENT? WHAT
INSTRUMENT DO YOU PLAY?
1. Yes, I play the piano. I started taking lessons when I was little, and
now I can play many classical pieces. I love playing music during my
free time, and sometimes I perform for my family.
2. I play the violin. I’ve been taking lessons for a few years now, and
I’m part of the school orchestra. I really enjoy playing classical
music, but sometimes I like to experiment with modern songs as
well.
DO YOU LISTEN TO MUSIC? WHAT MUSIC DO YOU LISTEN
TO?
1. Yes, I listen to music all the time! I mostly listen to pop music,
especially Ukrainian artists like KAZKA and The Hardkiss. I also
like listening to international artists like Billie Eilish and Shawn
Mendes.
2. I listen to all kinds of music, but I mostly enjoy rock and alternative.
My favorite bands are Imagine Dragons and Arctic Monkeys. I also
listen to some Ukrainian folk music because my family loves it.
DO YOU COOK?
1. I don’t cook very often, but I can make some simple dishes like pasta
or pancakes. Sometimes, I help my mom bake cakes or cookies. I
enjoy it, but I usually don’t have much time because of school.
2. Yes, I like to cook! I can make Ukrainian dishes like borscht, pierogi
(dumplings), and varenyky. I started learning from my grandmother,
and now I often help my parents with cooking dinner.
DO YOU WATCH A LOT OF TV? WHAT PROGRAMMES DO
YOU WATCH?
1. I don’t watch a lot of TV, but I like to watch some shows in the
evenings after school. I enjoy watching Ukrainian talk shows like
"1+1" and sometimes I watch international series on Netflix, like
“Stranger Things” or “The Witcher.” I also like watching YouTube
videos about gaming and fashion.
2. I watch TV sometimes, but I prefer streaming shows online. I really
enjoy watching Ukrainian dramas, especially ones based on historical
events. I also like watching cooking shows, and sometimes I watch
cartoons to relax.
WHEN DO YOU USUALLY MEET YOUR FRIENDS?
1. I usually meet my friends after school. We like to hang out at the
park or go to a café nearby. Sometimes, we meet on weekends to go
shopping or see a movie together.
2. I often meet my friends during the week after school, especially if we
have homework to do together or want to practice for a school
project. On weekends, we usually go out to a mall or have a picnic if
the weather is nice.
WHAT DO YOU LIKE DOING WITH YOUR FRIENDS?
1. I love hanging out at the mall or going to a movie with my friends.
We also like to play games on our phones, and sometimes we go to
local parks to walk or do sports together. It's always fun to just talk
and relax.
2. My friends and I enjoy doing creative activities like painting, making
crafts, or taking photos around the city. We also like going to
concerts or watching new movies at the cinema. Sometimes, we meet
up to practice basketball together.
WHO DO YOU SEE MORE, YOUR FRIENDS OR YOUR FAMILY?
1. I see my family more often because we have dinner together every
evening, and I spend weekends at home. However, I try to meet my
friends at least twice a week after school.
2. I see my friends more than my family, especially during the week
when we hang out after school. But I always make sure to spend time
with my family on weekends, like having lunch with my parents or
visiting my grandparents.
WHY DO YOU WANT TO STUDY ENGLISH?
1. I want to study English because it’s an international language, and it
will help me communicate with people from different countries.
Also, I dream of traveling and working abroad one day, and knowing
English will open many doors for me in the future.
2. I’m learning English because it’s important for my education. Many
of the best universities in the world use English as the main
language, and I’d like to be able to understand academic materials in
English. Plus, I love watching English-language movies, and I want
to understand them without subtitles.
WHAT TIME DID YOU GET UP TODAY?
1. I got up at 7:00 a.m. today. I usually wake up early to have enough
time for breakfast and to get ready for school without rushing.
2. I woke up at 6:30 a.m. because I had to catch the bus to school. I like
to wake up early so I can have a calm morning and not feel stressed.
WHAT DID YOU HAVE FOR DINNER LAST NIGHT?
1. Last night for dinner, I had borscht (Ukrainian beet soup) with rye
bread and sour cream. My mom made it, and it was delicious!
Afterward, we had a salad and some dumplings called vareniki.
2. For dinner, we had pasta with chicken and vegetables. It’s one of my
favorite dishes. My mom usually makes something healthy, and I
always eat a lot of vegetables with my meals.
WHERE DID YOU GO LAST NIGHT?
1. Last night, I went to a friend's birthday party. We had a lot of fun!
We played games, listened to music, and had a delicious cake. It was
a great way to relax after a busy school week.
2. I stayed at home last night. After dinner, I studied for my English test
and then watched a movie with my family. We watched a comedy,
and it was a nice way to unwind.
DID YOU LIKE GOING ON HOLIDAY WITH YOUR FAMILY
WHEN YOU WERE A CHILD?
1. Yes, I loved going on holiday with my family when I was younger!
We often went to the Black Sea in the summer, and I really enjoyed
swimming and playing on the beach. My parents would always take
lots of pictures, and we would have family picnics every day. It was
so much fun!
2. When I was a child, I really enjoyed holidays with my family. We
used to go to the Carpathian Mountains for hiking. I loved being in
nature, breathing fresh air, and spending time with my parents. It was
always so peaceful and fun.
WHAT’S YOUR FAVOURITE ROOM IN THE HOUSE?
1. My favourite room in the house is my bedroom. It’s where I do my
homework, listen to music, and relax. I decorated it with some
posters of my favorite bands and sports teams, so it’s a place where I
feel really comfortable.
2. I really like the living room because it’s where my family gathers in
the evenings. We watch TV together, talk, and have dinner. It’s cozy,
and I feel happy when we’re all together there.
DO YOU LIVE IN A HOUSE OR A FLAT?
1. I live in a flat in Kyiv. It’s not too big, but it’s very cozy. We have a
balcony where I like to sit in the evenings and look at the view of the
city. I also enjoy having everything nearby, like shops, cafes, and
parks.
2. I live in a house in a small town outside Kyiv. It has a big garden,
and I love spending time there, especially in the summer. We have a
lot of space, and it's nice to have a yard to play and relax in.
WHAT DO YOU DO IN THE MORNINGS?
1. In the mornings, I wake up around 7:00 a.m. I get ready for school,
brush my teeth, and have breakfast. I usually eat some toast or eggs.
Then, I grab my schoolbag and catch the bus to school.
2. I wake up at 6:30 a.m. to have enough time for everything. First, I
wash my face and get dressed. After that, I eat a quick breakfast,
usually cereal with milk, and then I head to school. Sometimes, I
listen to music on my way to school to wake up fully.
WHAT DO YOU NORMALLY EAT FOR BREAKFAST?
1. For breakfast, I usually have oatmeal with honey and fruits like
bananas or apples. It’s a healthy start to my day, and it keeps me full
until lunch. Sometimes, I also drink a cup of green tea or juice with
it.
2. I normally eat bread with cheese and some boiled eggs. It’s a simple
breakfast, but it gives me enough energy for the morning. I usually
drink some milk or tea to go with it.
3. I like having a traditional Ukrainian breakfast, so I usually eat
varenyky (dumplings) with sour cream or a piece of пиріжок
(pirozhok, a small pastry with filling). It’s something my mom
makes, and I really enjoy it!
4. In the mornings, I usually have a quick breakfast like a sandwich
with ham and cheese or a bowl of cereal with milk. I like to keep it
simple because I’m often in a hurry to get to school.
5. Sometimes I have a yogurt with some granola and berries, and other
days I prefer eggs with toast. I love having something light and
quick, especially when I have a busy school day ahead.