My Friend / Мой друг

My friend's name is Tom. He is 35 years old, and he lives in Saint Petersburg, Russia. Tom is a web designer. He works from home and really enjoys his job. Tom is married, and his wife’s name is Maria. They do not have children yet, but they have a small dog named Buddy. Tom is friendly and funny. He loves playing chess and often meets friends on the weekends. Tom’s favorite season is spring because he likes to see the trees and flowers after winter. He can cook and often makes pasta and salads. In the evenings, Tom listens to music or reads detective stories. He wants to travel to Germany one day to visit old castles and taste local food. Tom is learning English with me. He thinks learning English will help him find more international clients. He is a positive and hardworking friend.

Vocabulary

• web designer – веб-дизайнер
• enjoy – наслаждаться
• married – женат
• wife – жена
• children – дети
• dog – собака
• friendly – дружелюбный
• funny – смешной
• meet – встречаться
• season – время года
• pasta – макароны
• detective stories – детективы
• castle – замок
• client – клиент
• hardworking – трудолюбивый

Questions about the text

1. What is Tom’s job?
2. Where does Tom live?
3. Does Tom work in an office or at home?
4. Is Tom married?
5. What is his wife’s name?
6. Does Tom have children?
7. What is the name of Tom’s dog?
8. What games does Tom like to play?
9. What season does Tom like the most?
10. Why does he like spring?
11. Can Tom cook?
12. What dishes does he often cook?
13. What does Tom do in the evenings?
14. Where does Tom want to travel?
15. Why is Tom learning English?

Personal questions

1. Do you have a good friend?
2. What is your friend’s name?
3. Where does your friend live?
4. What does your friend do?
5. Is your friend married?
6. Does your friend have pets?
7. How do you spend time with your friend?
8. What games do you like to play?
9. Can you cook? What do you cook?
10. What is your favourite season?
11. Do you prefer to read or listen to music in the evening?
12. Where would you like to travel with your friend?
13. What language(s) do you want to learn?
14. Is your friend hardworking or funny?
15. What makes a good friend?