Easy Speaking
Easy Speaking
EASY
SPEAKING
a) I say of course. Reading helps me to think deep. I learn a lot of things from
them.
b) Honestly, not much. I only read internet pages. Not books or newspapers.
1 a) Well… I have finished the book _____ a week ago. It was quite amazing in
terms of plot.
b) Frankly speaking, I have not read any book for ages. But I am planning to read
___________. Many people said that it was a very good book.
a) So… many, many useful ideas. I got helpful hints for life from that book.
a) Let me remember, so… I liked the book _____. It was about _______. And I
always used to read that book again and again.
b) Honestly, I didn’t have such kind book but my mother/grandmother always
told me interesting tales before going to sleep. I loved those fairy tales.
a) Yes many times. Actually I prefer to get from libraries. They are more reliable
and have a lot of books.
b) Not actually. I am a bit lazy person so I don’t like reading. I just buy if I really
need.
a) Very much. I enjoy living in there. It is not too big nor small. Quiet and calm. I
don’t like crowded cities.
b) Not much. It is something really boring. We have little entertainment there. I
want to move to somewhere more vibrant.
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a) Well… I feel more comfortable in the countryside than the city. It has
freshness and simplicity. I love these qualities.
b) Of course city. I like skyscrapers, a lot of cars, crowded people. I enjoy noise
and I have great opportunities when I am in the city.
a) I would like to be in coastal cities. They have lovely nature and beaches. Or
mountainous cities. Generally I like nature not large and modern cities.
b) Actually, I am a fond of tall buildings. They are amazing. Modern cities have
modern and easy life. That’s why I prefer large and modern cities.
a) Nowadays, I want to go to Istanbul. It has not only great history but also lovely
nature. Moreover, it is a quite cheap city for tourism.
b) Well… I would love to visit Saint Petersburg. The historical capital of Russian
Empire. I am interested in its historical buildings. They are kind of great.
a) I learned to dance imitating to people. I guess it was not a formal dancing style.
b) No, even I have never thought about that. It is not my cup of tea.
a) Oh, let me think. I remember it was a week ago. We had a party with my friends
so I danced there with my pleasure.
6 b) Actually I can’t remember that because I have not danced for ages. I dislike
dancing.
a) Well… we have a national dance style. Our people like dancing on wedding days.
Mostly, they dance how they prefer, not with any style.
b) In my mind, it is different in every region. Northern part of our republic likes
energetic dances while southern part prefers calm dances.
a) In my mind, they feel happier when they dance. They can forget their problems.
b) Actually I have no idea about that. Maybe it makes them happy or relaxed.
a) Without any shadow of a doubt! It helps to grow healthy. It can form beautiful
shape of body.
b) I don’t think so. It is a waste of time. If you want a beautiful shape you should go
to the gym. If you want to relax you can do something more useful.
a) Oh, I live in a nice and sacred city Bukhara. My town has a great role in
Uzbekistan. It is the centre of knowledge and home of scholars.
b) Well… I live in a quite underdeveloped city Bukhara. It has not many
skyscrapers and entertainment yet. In addition it is situated in the desert. I am
planning to move.
a) Not yet. I saw islands on screens. They are cool places. You can enjoy relaxing
there.
b) No I haven’t. But I’ve seen their pictures. Islands have amazing nature. I love it.
9 a) Definitely yes. I would have fresh air to breathe. I could go to the beach every
day. There are lots of fun on an island.
b) I don’t think so. Because it may be boring after some time. First you enjoy and
then get bored. I wouldn’t say no if it was a 2 or 3-week-getaway.
a) Without any shadow of a doubt, I would go swimming. Maybe I may also try
scuba-diving.
b) Of course beach games, local fruits and food. If I get bored of them, I can walk
around the island.
a) Not of course, I am a man and men don’t wear make-up. It is bad to imitate to
opposite gender. Very dreadful.
b) Yes almost every day. It gives me more confidence and nice appearance.
Women should wear make-up even though they are naturally beautiful. It makes
them more attractive.
c) Yes but rarely. Actually, I have no enough time. I will do it every day after some
time but not nowadays.
a) Well… it is a way to beauty. I guess it makes women nicer and more beautiful.
That’s why they always try to do it.
b) Let me think. It helps women to be attractive. Maybe they want to look
younger and radiant. I have no any particular opinion.
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3. Do you give make-up as a gift?
a) Actually, I haven’t done this before. And I don’t want to do it too. Because I
may not find a good one. I better give another kind of present.
b) I can say no. They are unusual gifts. Receiver may be surprised. But I surely
want to surprise them. So I may try it in the future.
a) I have never thought about that. Because I have never met someone like this.
Actually it seems odd. Very strange. I don’t like it.
b) I am a quite strict person. I don’t like unusual changes. Man should be man.
They should not do that. It is disappointing.
a) I am convinced that, I have large patience. I can tolerate, I can wait for
something for a long time.
b) Not at all! It is hard to me to wait for something. I am very impatient. It is my
biggest problem.
a) I can say yes. Because our people are very sincere and kind. They can tolerate
for difficulties.
b) I haven’t noticed that. Because I have never paid attention. Maybe they are
not, maybe they are. Actually, I have no idea about that.
11 a) I can say no. Because I am a quiet and calm person. It is not a problem for me
to be patient.
b) Many times. I remember, once I lost my patience because my brother cried
very loud. He was a baby. I went out of room. Because I was reading a book.
a) So… I say I need patience when I am reading. Our teacher demands us to read
one text again and again. It is very boring. That time I need patience.
b) Nowadays, I am interested in texting the most. I need patience when I am
waiting for the answer.
a) Who doesn’t? Of course I love it. Especially, with weak sea aroma. I dislike
strong scents.
b) I like it only on cool days. On hot days it is difficult to breathe even if it is
pleasant or something.
a) By all means! I can’t imagine my day without it. It makes me more confident. I
don’t want people avoiding me.
b) Yep! It is something kind of attracting. It impresses people around you. They
want to be closer to you.
a) I would love. I want to surprise the receiver finding their taste. I choose
commonly accepted brand. It can make them happy.
b) No way. It is very sensitive present so it can make one happy or sad. I am not
talented at choosing perfume. I would rather give a book or something.
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a) It’s a very easy question. I say it is a cat. I love cats. They are quite smart and
lovely.
b) Oh, let me think. I guess I fancy dogs. They are the real friend of man. I like to
play with them.
c) Actually, I have no favourite animal but I like watching aquarium fish.
a) Very much. Mostly, I enjoy watching monkeys. They are really funny animals.
b) No, no. It is very boring for me. I would rather watch scientific TV programs.
14 a) Yes I do. I have a dog/cat. Its name is Rex/Rikki. S/he is a white cat with black
spots. After a long day I like to play with him/her.
b) No I can’t. because my parents don’t allow. They think that pets are dirty and
unhealthy.
c) No, I cannot get along with animals. Actually I hate them.
a) As a child I had a big dog. It looked scary but was very playful. I liked to feed
my pet.
b) Not really. I had a lot of friends. We always played together. I had no time for
any pets.
a) I would love to own a cat. Lovely fluffy cat. I like to hug a fat cat. Also, I enjoy
petting it.
b) Actually I have no plan about pets. I may buy an aquarium with golden fish.
Because I don’t want dirty rooms.
a) Sure… if they want to keep. It is useful for them. They will be more friendly and
happier.
b) I guess no. They may have rabies or something. I don’t want my children to be
sick.
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a) Why not? I enjoy doing that. I love to take photos of nature/people. It is not
my hobby but I’m always taking photos.
b) Not really. I don’t know why but it is not my cup of tea. I can’t see suitable
thing to take a photo. Pity.
a) Of course every day. Selfies are my life. I can’t stand without them. I badly love
to take my photos.
b) Not much. Only on some occasions. I like to take photos of important
moments, not every second.
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a) Actually, I am an optimist person and always happy. I take any occasion that I
like. It is amazing.
b) Well… I haven’t thought about that. Actually, I take a photo when someone
asks.
a) Usually, I keep them in my laptop. It is easy to find and watch. You can save a
lot of pictures in its memory. Modern technologies are cool.
b) Habitually, I like to keep them in printed version. It is more reliable. If I keep
them in my computer they may be deleted.
17 a) Yes there are. There are some pictures of nature and one big family portrait.
We change some pictures from time to time if they get boring.
b) Not at all. They don’t suit for room decoration. We have some family pictures
in living room windowsill not any wall.
a) I should say I choose postcards. Because they are professional. I rarely take
professional photos. That’s why I prefer ready postcards.
b) Honestly, I send neither postcards nor photos. If any holiday or birthday I just
congratulate with my own words.
c) Habitually, I tend to send photos that I take. They can express my thoughts.
They have an inner message in them.
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a) Yes I did. One day we played in my house, one day in my friend’s, another day
in the street or yard.
b) Actually, no. I played with my friends in the school or stadium not at home. We
didn’t want to break something.
a) As a child I was very naughty and energetic. I always played physical games.
Outdoors was the right choice of mine.
b) I was very shy and calm child, so I mostly stayed at home with my toys.
Sometimes I walked in the garden.
a) I am sure about that. It helps to grow healthy and happy. Children can improve
social skills too. Their body and mind always refresh when they play.
b) I don’t think so. It can be dangerous for them. They better walk in the street
and read books instead. Nowadays sport sections provide us with the right physical
exercises.
a) I say very much. Especially football. I never miss any match of my favourite
team _____.
b) Not really. I watch sometimes if it is boxing or UFC. I don’t watch even TV very
much.
a) It is not football but boxing. Our boxers are world known. But we have some
problems with football.
b) Actually, I have no idea about that. Because I don’t care about sports. It is
really boring for me.
a) Interesting question but I have never thought about that. I like swimming so I
may try scuba-diving. Or as an optimist person I like dangerous sports too. Actually I
haven’t decided yet.
b) Well… I want to be a professional ______ since my childhood. It attracts me
very much. It is great because you feel great pleasure if you do it.
a) They love. Young teenage boys want to have big muscles so they go to the
gyms. Girls also want to be slim and beautiful and attend fitness clubs at least they
go jogging in the morning.
b) As a lazy person I don’t do any sports so I consider everyone as me. Don’t know
maybe they go or they don’t.
21 a) Not all of them. Because not everyone is so energetic and avid. Some people
enjoy doing physical activities some not. People are more tend not to do any hard
job.
b) It depends. Mostly people do sports or physical activity when they have no
choice. If they want to be nice looking so they try. If their work is hard so they must.
a) Well… yes it is quite cheap and funny. There are a lot of people outside
shouting at each other and explaining something. It amuses me.
b) No way. It is the place which drives me crazy. It is dirty. Maybe products are
unhealthy too.
a) Yes there are some nice street markets. They are always crowded and full of
fresh products.
b) There are quite a lot. They mostly sell groceries. Even clothes and other
household stuffs are sold in some street markets too.
22 a) I know that everyone buys groceries at those markets. For example meat, milk,
fruits, vegetables and so on.
b) I guess they buy farm products. Groceries are much cheaper than
supermarkets there. That’s why people do so.
a) The first big difference is cost. Next one is place. Street markets are not
monopoly or brand there isn’t one owner. But supermarkets belong to someone and
costs are high.
b) I know two differences: supermarkets have great service and quality. However,
street markets have no those things.
a) Oh, everyone asks so. And I reply to them because I love it. It gives me a lot of
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b) Honestly, I didn’t choose that on my own. It was my parents’ will so now I am
in that sphere.
a) Well… I can say yes. It is quite effective I guess. But still we have some
innovations to do.
b) So… I should say no. you spend all your 11 years in vain. You learn only how to
write and read. We need to do a lot of innovations.
Transportation
a) It is bus of course. Very cheap and always available. But yes there are some
problems about time management.
b) Maybe it is private cars. Because there are always a lot of cars on the roads in
rush hours.
a) I say every day! It is the very thing that takes me my destination. And very
affordable.
b) Not much. I should say rarely. I don’t like crowds so I mostly take taxis. Yes
they are a bit pricey but comfortable.
a) Yep it is easy. Airplane is pricey and luxury but a bit dangerous. Train is slower
but reliable.
b) I guess the main difference is speed. Because in trains there is high comfort
too, if you can afford.
a) Yeah it is. Our people quite enjoy driving to work. But this trend is somehow
bad I think. There is heavy jams on roads.
b) Very, very, much! Almost every family has their own cars. Sometimes it is hard
to wait in traffic jams though.
a) Yes I guess so. Because car industries never stop producing and people never
stop buying. They develop new types and technologies day by day.
b) I tend to say no. New era creates new trends. I hope inventors are creating
something new to relief tension of cars.
a) Oh, I love it. It is something I always try to do. It is great to get to see every
corner of the world. I really enjoy travelling.
b) I should say not much. It is better to me to stay at home and read world
through my books. I prefer not to leave my hometown and home.
a) Actually, I have never travelled yet. Because I didn’t have to do. Moreover, it is
a bit pricey I guess.
b) Quite a lot. Even in short distances I try to do by airplane. It is not only
amazing but also time-saving. However its price hurts sometimes.
26 a) I remember it was 2 years ago. I took a bus to Toshkent. It was winter and
distance was nearly 500 kilometres. In addition, road was frozen it took us more
than 12 hours.
b) Well… it was 6 months ago. We wanted to have a family picnic to mountains.
We left house early in the morning but arrived late at night, nearly 16 hours we
spent on road.
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a) Frankly speaking, I am not interested in them. They are kind of strange. I love
our national holidays.
b) Yeah, I quite like them. They are unusual and interesting. I always wanted to
participate in them.
a) I guess most people like visiting their relatives. And also people enjoy walking
around the festival fair in the city centre. Mostly, it depends.
b) I don’t know. Tastes differ. Some may guest on their relatives. Some may
travel around the city or go to another city.
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a) Well… I say my ____ is the most reliable person for me. We share common
interests and s/he is very sincere.
b) Frankly, I am a bit skeptic person and don’t trust anybody. I share my secrets
with no one.
a) So… I should say the person who is polite, helpful and sincere. I like such
people.
b) Well… I can rely on honest, intelligent and strong people. They never abandon
you.
30 a) Who hasn’t? Of course I have. At school time I had a close friend but he told
my secrets to others and we became rivals.
b) Well… I remember it was a year ago. I had a very good neighbor. I totally
trusted him but one day I caught him when he was stealing money from my house.
a) Partly yes, partly no. I believe that they are useful but may be dangerous too.
b) Actually, I think they are useful for humankind. They can do hard jobs and
scientific calculations and so on. I say I trust.
a) Oh, I love it. It is the great opportunity for swimming. And people are more
smiling than cold, cloudy days.
b) Frankly, I dislike it. There are mosquitoes everywhere when it is hot. It is hard
to breathe. You should stay at home otherwise you get tanned and dark. I don’t like
hot weather.
a) We have four seasons all year long. We have no particular weather all the
time. In summer burning, in winter freezing. But I love it.
b) Actually, there isn’t always one weather in my country. Every season has its
own temperature. I like spring and autumn. Because they have lovely cool weather.
a) Yes, I do. It is kind of fresh and clean. I like to walk under the rain. Very
amazing feeling.
b) No, no. It makes me upset. I can’t feel good when it is cloudy or rainy. My day
is sunny day.
a) I say fresh and cool weather. Maybe with a nice breeze. I like neither chilly nor
boiling weather.
b) I surely say sunny days. Maybe with warm and nice temperature. I can’t stay in
cold days.
c) Well… my favourite weather is cloudy and rainy. It refreshes the heart and
brain. Very enjoyable.
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a) Well… I am a __________. I have been doing that job for ___ years. And quite
professional I am right now.
b) So… I work as a _____________. This job is very comfortable for me and I
want to continue my further career in it.
a) I can say I am working as a _______ for quite a long time - ______ years. At
first I had some difficulties but nowadays it is very easy for me.
b) Not so long. I am quite new in this sphere. I started just _____
days/weeks/months ago. So I am in the learning process yet.
33 a) Fantastic! It was kind of amazing! I made friends with a lot of people. It was
not actually a bad day but best day.
b) Terrible! I was completely confused! I had no idea what to do. Even I was late
and there were no one willing to speak with me.
a) Well… I do like part time job. It gives you freedom. You will have a lot of time
to spend your family and yourself. But yes it may not cover all your expenses.
b) Actually, I prefer full time job. It gives you more chances for promotion. And
salary is also good enough.
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