19. Maturita step 1: personal questions

Conversation Workbook, level B1, lesson 19. Maturita step 1: personal questions.

Exercise 3. Listen to the conversation. A mock exam.

Good morning. Let's start with some questions about you. Where do you live?

I live in Kolín, which is a town about sixty kilometers east of Prague. I've lived there all my life.

What do you like about it?

That's a good question. Let me think. Actually, the best thing is the river. In summer, we go kayaking almost every weekend.

How do you usually spend your weekends?

It depends. I used to play hockey every Saturday, but these days I work at a gas station, because I'm saving for a car.

What would you like to do after school?

If everything goes well, I'm going to study mechanical engineering in Brno. The main reason is that I love fixing things. What's more, my uncle has a company there.

Tell me about the best trip you've ever had.

Two years ago I went to Norway with my dad. We – sorry, I mean, my dad and my brother and I – camped by the fjords for ten days. It was amazing.

Exercise 4. Your turn. Listen, stop the recording and answer. Then listen to a possible answer.

A.

Where do you live?

I live in Kolín, a town near Prague. I've lived there all my life, and I like it because it's quiet.

B.

What do you do in your free time?

I play volleyball twice a week. The main reason is that it helps me relax after school.

C.

What's your favorite subject and why?

It's history. What's more, we have a great teacher who tells lots of stories.

D.

Has your life changed in the last few years?

Yes. I used to spend a lot of time gaming, but these days I prefer going out with friends.

E.

What are your plans for the future?

If everything goes well, I'm going to study medicine in Olomouc.

F.

What was the best trip of your life?

For example, last summer I went to Croatia with my friends. We camped on the beach and it was amazing.

This is the end of the recording.