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Unit 1 · Lesson 2

Nationality, Hometown & Relationships

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Match the Russian words with the English words.

Сначала нажмите русскую карточку, затем английскую. Нажатие на английское слово включает озвучку.

Passport pages with stamps from several countries
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Русский

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1

Match each definition with the correct word.

Choose one word for every definition.

Passports from several countries arranged in a circle
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1 a person who belongs to a country
2 married or single
3 the country that you belong to
4 the first language you learned to speak
5 the place where you grew up
6 the place where you were born
7 when you don’t have a husband or wife
8 when you have a husband or wife
2

Complete the sentences with words from Exercise 1.

Type one word or phrase in every blank.

marital statuscitizenhometownmarriednative languagebirthplacesinglenationality
A passport and travel documents on a desk
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  1. What is my ? I am single.
  2. I have a Chinese passport. My is Chinese.
  3. Spanish is the language I learned when I was a child. It is my .
  4. I was born in Suwon, South Korea. That is my .
  5. I grew up in Sydney. That is my .
  6. I do not have a wife. I am .
  7. My husband’s name is James. We are .
  8. I live in Turkey and have a Turkish passport. I am a Turkish .
3

Answer the questions. Use your own words.

Write complete personal answers.

The Sydney skyline seen from the western suburbs
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Example answers — mixed:My hometown is Kazan.I’m Brazilian.I was born in Seoul.
  1. What’s your nationality?
  2. What’s your birthplace?
  3. What’s your hometown?

Personal answers are not included in the automatic score.

4

Complete each conversation.

Use contractions when possible.

Four young people smiling and talking outdoors
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1 A: Carla?

B: No, I’m not. I’m Giselle.

2 A: Are they Peruvian?

B: . They’re Ecuadorian.

3 A: a salesperson?

B: No, she isn’t.

4 A: Are you married?

B: . I’m single.

5 A: early?

B: Yes, we are.

6 A: Is Mexico City your hometown?

B: . I grew up in Mexico City.

5

Look at the pictures. Complete the questions and short answers.

Use contractions when possible.