Английский язык. Пятьдесят тем для продолжающих. Уровень В1

is really easy to find out who are the best and worst teachers. I guess most teachers are good. They are not bad, they are not excellent, but they are good and they give good lessons. And the best teachers are always very strict, but they make their lessons really interesting. You work hard and they don’t accept any sort of low quality homework. They pack a lot into the lessons. They talk to us as adults, as intelligent adults. They expect that we can

come up with questions and think for ourselves.

And, of course, the biggest problem is that you can’t go away very often

Camping is great fun especially for young people. It is cheaper than staying in a hotel, and it is more exciting. But you need a lot of things. You need a good tent. The next thing is something warm and soft to lie on. And you need a warm sleeping bag. It’s not fun to sleep on hard, cold ground. You also need a camping gas stove together with pans and metal plates. And don’t forget a tin-opener. And, of course, you need a very big rucksack to carry all your things. If you have a car then of course you can put all your things in the car. A lot of young people don’t have a car. They have to carry all their things in their rucksacks. Most people camp on a campsite. These are usually large and clean. There are showers, areas for washing your pots and pans, and washing machines. There is a restaurant and usually one or two small shops. There you can buy fresh food, bread, water, wine and beer. It is great fun to get out of your tent early in the morning and to make coffee or tea and watch the sunrise. Campsites are a great way of meeting new and interesting friends. Some campsites have tennis courts and swimming pools. There is a real sense of freedom. And, of course, it is great to be in the open air all day long. I like camping by the sea because I love the beach and I love swimming. But, of course, some people like camping in the mountains or in forests or national parks. Caravanning is also an exciting way of spending a holiday. It is more comfortable than camping. Some

What do you mean when saying you are not very sociable?