Vocabulary

 

really	national	polytechnic
close	museum	chemistry
free (3)	divorced	workshop (2)
hope	biology	education
act	subject (3)	pediatrician
future	definitely	afraid of
away	free time	have it better
global	pollution	environment
need	problem	easy/easier/easiest

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Video: A Teenager from Bulgaria

 
 

 
 
 

Transcript

What’s your name?

I’m Ivea Simeonova. I’m fifteen (15) and I come from Sofia.

Do you like going to school?

Yes, I like going to school. But I don’t really know why.

What do your parents do for work?

My mother works at the National Polytechnic Museum.

I don’t know what my father does; my parents are divorced.

What do you do in your free time?

Ivea Simeonova from Sofia in Bulgaria

In my free time, I go to a workshop, where we learn to sing, act and dance.

What are your hopes for the future?

I’d like to get a good education, and live near my family.

What do you want to be when you’re older?

I’d like to be a pediatrician, because I love children. My favorite subjects in school are chemistry and biology. And you need them if you want to become a doctor.

What are you afraid of?

I’m afraid of being away from my mother. I’m closer to her than anyone else — and I love her very much.

What do you think are the big, global problems?

The biggest problem is environmental pollution. And bad air.

Do you think you have it better than your grandparents did?

Yes, definitely. Today we have so much technology that makes our lives easier.

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Questions

Teacher. Ivea lives in a farmhouse in the country. True or false?

Doctor. Does she like going to school? Why does she like going to school?

Nurse. Ivea’s father is a construction supervisor and her mother is a homemaker (housewife). Is this right or wrong?

Police Officer. Does she like to play the violin? What are her hobbies?

Fire Fighter. She wants to be an elementary school teacher. Is this correct or incorrect?

Engineer. Does she think unemployment and homelessness are the biggest problems in the world?

Computer Programmer, IT Specialist. Ivea loves smartphones, the internet, apps, email, social media. Yes or no?
 
 
 
Store Clerk, Shop Keeper. I am from Bulgaria. I live in Bulgaria. I have visited Bulgaria. Yes or no?

Plumber, Electrician, Mechanic. My friends and I love school.

Builder, Construction Worker. Do you know anyone who is divorced?

Farmer. Are there museums in your city? How many museums are in your city?

Manager. What are some interesting pastimes or hobbies in your city or among your friends?

Truck Driver. Does your city or region have any problems? What are some solutions?

Accountant, Finance Manager. Everyone uses high-tech devices. Is this right or wrong?