Visit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NWz4-xC42Y , find a special video report “Social networking: Days off”. Different countries have different standards. Which is the most and the least slothful?
A. Watch the report and present the statistics in the table:
Country
Public Holidays
Vacation
Sick Leaves
Britain
Japan
Bulgaria
Germany
France
USA
China
B. Search in the Internet similar statistics on Russia. Process the data and present your findings to your group.
VI. Speaking
A. What are your ideas about the habits and lifestyles of Russians. What sort of things do you think foreigners might say about Russia? Complete the table, discuss in pairs and report your findings to the group.
VII. Writing: Write down a brief essay comparing different approaches to solving environmental problems. To compile your essay use the ideas below on the following:
· Topical environmental issues;
· Striking facts about natural resources misuse;
· Causes for the current state of affairs;
· How this affects people’s lives;
· Ways to surmount the problems
Make use of the linking words: firstly, (first and foremost), secondly, thirdly, then, as for the next point, after this, next, finally, … .