II. Before reading the text: a) answer the following questions in writing: 1) What is ‘culture’? 2) What are ‘the arts’? 3) What forms of art do you know? 4) What are ‘fine arts’? 5) How could you define the word ‘artist’? b) Make up your own sentences with the words: culture, art (arts), fine arts, artist.

I had many changes in my life. My driver will take you at home. Kate's mum is a lawyer. In the hospital, I met a wonderful nurse. My teacher wants to talk with my parents. Is John a sportsman? She hasn't got a very athletic body. Her dad is a very caring person. Bob is very cruel with his animals. Mary's cousin is very friendly. He is a very loving brother. What is the main problem? Michael isn't sociable. Its advantage is that it is very talkative. Yesterday we went in a traditional Italian restaurant. This is the typical Chinese food.

1. What is the weater like today ? The weather is warm and sunny. 2. How many seasons are in the year? There are four seasons in the year. 3. What are they? They are : winter, spring, summer and autumn. 4. What is your favourite seasons? I like summer best of all. My favourite season is summer because I have a long summer holidays. I have much free time. I can go for a walk with my friends. I also visit my grandparents in the village. I can swim in the river there. I have a lot of fun in summer.