Английский язык для 9—11 классов. 50 разговорных тем для свободного общения

Lisa and Kate were walking to their next class when they noticed a group of students from their grade standing by the lockers. They were talking about plans for the weekend, and some of the students seemed eager to join in on something, even though they weren’t sure about it.

– Hey, Lisa, did you hear what they’re talking about? Kate asked, looking over at the group.

– Yeah, it sounds like they’re planning to go to a party, but I’m not sure if it’s a good idea, Lisa replied.

– I know, I’m not sure about it either. I’ve been hearing a lot of people talking about it, but I don’t really feel like going.

– I get what you mean. I’m not sure I’d be comfortable in that situation. It’s like everyone’s pressuring me to go, but I don’t want to do something I’m not ready for.

– Exactly. It’s like I feel like I’ll be left out if I don’t go, but I know deep down that I don’t have to do anything I’m not okay with.

– You’re totally right. No one should make us feel like we have to do something just to fit in. If we’re not comfortable with something, we shouldn’t feel forced to do it.

– Yeah, and sometimes peer pressure can be hard to deal with. It’s tough when everyone around you seems excited about something, but you’re not sure if you want to join in.

– I’ve been there before. I’ve had situations where my friends were trying to convince me to do things that I wasn’t sure about. It feels awkward, like you don’t want to disappoint them, but you also don’t want to do something you’ll regret.

– I totally understand that feeling. But I think it’s important to remember that we have the right to say no, even if it’s uncomfortable. If we stand up for ourselves, we’ll be stronger in the end.

– Exactly. It’s okay to say no, and it’s okay to make choices that are right for us. We don’t have to follow the crowd just because it’s easier.

– And it’s also important to surround ourselves with people who respect our choices. True friends will understand if we decide not to go along with something, and they won’t pressure us into doing something we’re not comfortable with.

– You’re so right, Kate. I think I’ll talk to them and let them know that I’m not interested in going to the party. It’s better to be honest and true to myself.

– That’s a great idea. You can tell them you’ve got other plans or that you’re just not feeling up for it. And don’t be afraid to walk away if you feel uncomfortable. Your friends will respect you for being honest with them.

– Thanks, Kate. I feel better now. It’s just hard sometimes, you know? But I know I can make my own decisions and stick to them.

– Of course, Lisa. You’ve got this. Peer pressure can be tough, but you’re stronger than it. Just trust yourself and your choices.

Later that day, Lisa decided to talk to the group of students about the party. She calmly explained that she wasn’t interested in going, and she felt relieved to know that her friends respected her decision. No one pressured her, and she was proud of herself for standing her ground.

Useful Phrases and Expressions

I’m not sure if it’s a good idea. – Я не уверена, что это хорошая идея.

It’s like everyone’s pressuring me to go. – Все как бы заставляют меня пойти.

I feel like I’ll be left out if I don’t go. – Я чувствую, что меня исключат, если я не пойду.

No one should make us feel like we have to do something just to fit in. – Никто не должен заставлять нас делать что-то только для того, чтобы вписаться.

Sometimes peer pressure can be hard to deal with. – Иногда с давлением со стороны сверстников бывает сложно справиться.

We have the right to say no. – У нас есть право сказать «нет».

We shouldn’t feel forced to do it. – Мы не должны чувствовать, что нас заставляют это делать.

It’s okay to say no. – Это нормально сказать «нет».

We don’t have to follow the crowd. – Нам не нужно следовать за всеми.

True friends will understand. – Настоящие друзья поймут.

It’s better to be honest and true to myself. – Лучше быть честной и оставаться верной себе.

I’m not feeling up for it. – Я не в настроении для этого.

You’re stronger than peer pressure. – Ты сильнее, чем давление со стороны сверстников.

Just trust yourself and your choices. – Просто доверься себе и своим выборам.

I feel better now. – Я чувствую себя лучше.

Exercises

Exercise 1: Fill-in-the-Blanks

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases from the list:

I’m not sure if it’s a ____ idea.

It’s okay to say _____.

True friends will ____ if we decide not to go along with something.

Sometimes peer pressure can be ____ to deal with.

We have the right to say _____.

Exercise 2: Matching

Match the English phrases with their Russian translations:

I’m not feeling up for it.

We shouldn’t feel forced to do it.

True friends will understand.

It’s better to be honest and true to myself.

Just trust yourself and your choices.

a) Мы не должны чувствовать, что нас заставляют это делать.

b) Лучше быть честным и оставаться верным себе.

c) Просто доверься себе и своим выборам.

d) Настоящие друзья поймут.

e) Я не в настроении для этого.

Exercise 3: Translate from Russian to English:

Я не уверена, что мне стоит идти на вечеринку.

Давление со стороны сверстников иногда бывает очень сильным.

Мои настоящие друзья всегда меня поддержат.

Я решила сказать «нет» и не идти.

Важно доверять себе и своим решениям.

Answer Key

Exercise 1:

good

no

understand

hard

no

Exercise 2:

1 – e

2 – a

3 – d

4 – b

5 – c

Exercise 3:

I’m not sure if I should go to the party.

Peer pressure can sometimes be really strong.

My true friends will always support me.

I decided to say «no» and not go.

It’s important to trust yourself and your decisions.

It was a rainy Saturday afternoon, and Lisa was scrolling through her phone, browsing online stores. She had been eyeing a new pair of sneakers for weeks, but she wasn’t sure if she should buy them yet. Kate was sitting next to her, also looking at her phone.

– Hey, Lisa, are you still thinking about those sneakers? Kate asked.

– Yeah, I really like them, but I’m not sure if I should get them now. I mean, I’m not sure if the price is worth it.

– I get that. Sometimes it’s hard to know if a deal is really a deal, you know?

– Exactly. I’ve seen them cheaper on some other websites, but I don’t know if they’re trustworthy.

– I understand. The internet is full of so many options, but it can also be tricky. You have to be careful where you shop. Have you checked reviews for that website?

– Not yet. I usually just check the product description and photos. I guess I should start reading the reviews before buying something.

– Definitely. Reviews are super helpful. They can tell you if the seller is reliable, if the product matches the description, and if the shipping is on time. You don’t want to end up with something you didn’t expect.