Eh si hypap ohw ahs on noeym btu sknwo woh ot teg ti thlyoens

Use the following phrases and write what you think about O.Wilde’s statement.

• I absolutely (dis)agree with the words of O. Wilde because I ...

• I also would like to say that...

• What’s more, I...

• That’s why I...

• To sum everything up I’d like to say that.

 Speaking

Here is the list of pecuniary difficulties. Work in pairs and try to find the way of getting money to solve the problems suggested.

1. ‘I want to find another flat. My neighbours make so much noise I can’t sleep. I’ve found a really nice place, but they want $1000 as a deposit.’

2. I’ve just seen the car of my dream. It’s a 1960 Ford, but it’s in perfect condition. The owner is leaving for Australia tomorrow and wants $ 900 cash. What can I do?

3. ‘They’ve got a sale on in the electricity showroom. There is this super vacuum for $370. It normally costs $600. The trouble is I’ve only got $170 on me.’

4. Think of something you would really like to have. Decide its price. Write your problem on a piece of paper and pass it to your neighbour to suggest a solution.

Your money

Here is a table with the information about the most popular ways to spend money. Complete it taking into consideration the interests of Ukrainian young people. Compare the Ukrainians and the British.

The ways to spend money	Great Britain	Ukraine
Cinema and concerts Bowling Eating out Expensive things Amusement parks, fairs, festivals Car insurance Books CDs and tapes Clothes Magazines and newspapers Going out Alcoholic drinks Taxi Cigarettes Jewellery Food Sport and fitness Church activities Keeping pets College Holidays Social activities The Internet Presents Care/support for family members Girl/boyfriends Lottery Charity Gambling Car/travel expenses Hairdressers, beauticians, etc. Household bills Medical care Rent/mortgage Services of other people (cleaners, gardeners, etc.)	** *** *** * ** ** *** *** *** ** *** ** *** * ** *** ** * ** ** *** ** * ** ** * * * * *** *** *** *** *** *

Are these ways of spending money popular in Ukraine? Why? Find out other ways of spending money popular with your groupmates. What proportion of your income do you allocate to the things mentioned in the table? Try to give a rough percentage.

Speak about your attitude to money and the ways to earn and spend it using the expressions below.

I think that money plays … because … The only source of getting money for me is… But sometimes I … I can also get money …

I usually spend money on … What’s more, I … That’s why I … So …

1. Is talking about money a taboo subject in your country?

2. What things would you like to spend more/less on?

3. What’s the most expensive thing you’ve recently bought?

4. What thing do you most regret having bought?

5. Are you saving up to buy anything in particular?

6. How have your spending habits changed over the last three years?

7. Do you prefer to save or to spend money? Give your reasons.

8. What (if anything) you are saving your money for?