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ПОЛУЧИТЬ ОТВЕТ Choose the right answer. (Выбери правильный ответ).
Match the headings with the correct paragraph. The rise of fake news 1. In December 2016 Edgar M. Welch drove six hours from his home to Washington DC, where he opened fire in a pizzeria with an assault rifle. He had previously read an online news story about the restaurant being the headquarters of a group of child abusers run by Hillary Clinton. He decided to investigate for himself; fortunately, no one was hurt. 2. The story about Hillary Clinton is one of the most famous examples of the growing phenomenon dubbed ‘fake news’. The conspiracy theory about the pizzeria began to appear on websites and social networks in late October, before the US election. This was quickly denounced by publications such as The New York Times and The Washington Post. However, many people thought that these papers were themselves lying for political ends and instead of disappearing, the fake story snowballed. Tweets from ‘Representative Steven Smith of the 15th District of Georgia’ claimed that the mainstream media were telling falsehoods. Even though both this name and district were invented, the message was re-tweeted many times. A YouTube refutation of The New York Times article got 250,000 hits. 3. Fake news stories can be hard to control for several reasons. Many people mistrust established news sources and others just don’t read them, so the debunking of a fake story by a serious newspaper or TV channel has limited effect. In addition, the internet is very hard to police. When users are caught misusing one media platform, they simply go to another one or start up a website themselves. 4. There are also various reasons why people create fake news. Some have political motives, to belittle or incriminate their opponents. Other websites, like The Onion, deliberately publish fake news as satire – humorous comment on society and current affairs. Another group is in it for the profit: many people clicking on entertaining fake news stories can bring in a lot of advertising revenue. One man running fake news sites from Los Angeles said he was making up to US$ 30,000 a month in this way. There are also those, like the small-town teenagers in Macedonia who wrote fake news stories about Donald Trump, who seem to be motivated partly by money and partly by boredom. 5. So, what can we do to stop fake news spreading? First, make sure that the websites you read are legitimate, for example by looking carefully at the domain name and the About Us section. Check the sources of any quotes or figures given in the story. Remember that amazing stories about famous people will be covered by the mainstream media if they are true. Only share stories you know are true and let your friends know, tactfully, when they unknowingly share fake news. Together we can turn around the post-truth world!
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Read the play and choose the right option. It's noon on Saturday. Jay Thomas and his sister are in the mall. Their dad will be back in two hours to pick them up. The brother and sister are going to buy a special Mother's Day gift for their mom. Jay and Nadia begin their shopping adventure at Smith's, the largest department store in the mall. Nadia (to Jay): Let's start in the jewelry department. As Jay and Nadia look at a pair of gold earrings, they hear some soft voices coming from the jewelry case. Earrings: Hey, kids! Buy us! Jay (puzzled): W-Who ... What said that? Earrings: We did! Jay: Talking earrings? No way! Earrings: Way! You know your mom will like us. Nadia (looking at the price tag): Forget it, Jay! They are too expensive. Let's go. Jay and Nadia go on to the perfume section. Perfume bottle: Yoo-hoo! Over here! Buy me, darlings! Jay: Huh? Talking perfume? Perfume bottle: Of course, my dear! And I am so nice! Nadia(to Jay): Everyone buys perfume for Mother's Day. I want something different. When they are at the scarves section, Jay and Nadia hear another voice. Scarf: Dears, you simply must buy me! Jay: More talking things here? Scarf: My beautiful colours can dress up any outfit! Nadia: Mom doesn't wear scarves. Let's try another store. As Jay and Nadia go on walking, the display in the window of the card shop catches Jay's eye. Jay: Hey, Nadia, check this out. This card is almost as big as I am! Card (loudly): Show your mom how much you care - in a BIG way! Buy me! Surprised, Jay and Nadia jump back and hurry away. Nadia: This is crazy! Why are all these things talking to us? I need a break. Let's go to the food court and get some pizza and soft drinks. Jay (to Nadia): We spent here more than an hour and we couldn't find a gift for Mom! Suddenly, a voice whispers from Nadia's soft drink cup ... Soft drink cup: Who says you must buy a Mother's Day gift for your mom? Listen up! Your Mom works hard all day at the hospital. Then she comes home and works hard to take care of your family. What she needs most is rest! Why don't you give your mom a day off? Nadia: What a great idea! We'll ask Dad to help us. Jay and Nadia quickly finish their food and go to meet their dad. Mr. Thomas is surprised when he doesn't see any packages. Mr. Thomas: Hi, kids. What happened? Didn't you find a gift for Mom? Jay: Dad, we have a present, but it isn't something we can put in a box. Jay and Nadia explain their idea to their dad. Mr. Thomas smiles. He likes the idea. Mr. Thomas: That's great! How did you think of that gift? Nadia: Uh . . . It just came to us while we were having a pizza. Mr. Thomas: Well, I know Mom will like it. We'll go to the supermarket on the way home and buy some of her favourite foods. It's morning on Mother's Day Mr. Thomas, Jay and Nadia get up early to make breakfast. Mr. Thomas carries a tray of food upstairs. Jay and Nadiaknock on the bedroom door. Mrs. Thomas (stretching and yawning): Come in! Jay, Nadia and Mr. Thomas (together): Happy Mother's Day! Mrs. Thomas (sitting up): Breakfast in bed! How lovely! Everything looks delicious. Jay gives his mom a piece of paper with a red ribbon around it. Mrs. Thomas: What's this, Jay? Jay: Read it, Mom. Mrs. Thomas (smiling): "Hear ye, hear ye, members of the Thomas family! Today is Mother's Day! We will honour our mother by giving her a day of rest and relaxation. Her wish is our command!" Wow! What a wonderful gift! This is so nice of you! Mrs. Thomas spent the whole day doing what she liked reading, relaxing and watching her favourite movies. Jay and Nadia helped their dad around the house and made a tasty dinner. After the meal, Mrs. Thomas hugged everyone. Mrs. Thomas: This has been the best day ever. Thank you all, so much! It's Monday morning. The alarm clock rings. Mrs. Thomas gets up and knocks on the doors to Jay and Nadia's rooms. Mrs. Thomas: Jay, Nadia, wake up! It's time for school! (Sighing, to herself.) If only every day could be Mother's Day ...
6. I let them … (go) there.
10. ... (eat) vegetables is good for you.
4. Have you finished … (explain) the rule?
2. Let me ... (introduce) myself.
7. You had better … (go) there at once.
9. She would like ... (speak) Japanese.
1. You don’t need … (go) shopping.
3. I would prefer ... (have) a rest.
5. I’d like … (invite) my friends for my birthday party.
8. We’ve decided ... (watch) a new film.
Fill the gaps with the correct word from the box.
You don’t need to be fit to walk to the top of Arthur’s Seat.
Прочитайте текст и выполните задания 2–7. Определите, какие из приведённых утверждений соответствуют содержанию текста (True), какие не соответствуют (False), и о чём в тексте не сказано, то есть на основании текста нельзя дать ни положительного, ни отрицательного ответа (Not stated). What to do in Edinburgh When it is raining, go to Edinburgh Castle Edinburgh Castle is a very old building, high on a hill in the centre of Edinburgh. You can take a tour of the castle or walk around on your own. You can see many interesting exhibitions, including the Scottish Kings and Queens of the past, and the National War Museum. If the sun comes out, you have a fantastic view of the shops and buildings on Edinburgh’s famous street, the Royal Mile. When the sun is shining, go to Arthur’s Seat Arthur’s Seat is a high hill in the centre of Edinburgh with excellent views of the city. You can choose an easy walk or a difficult walk to the top, depending on how fit you are. From the top you can see all of Edinburgh’s famous monuments including the Castle, the Royal Mile, and Holyrood Palace. It’s the perfect place to take some great photos of the city. When it is cold, go to Princes Street at New Year New Year has a different name in Scotland: Hogmanay – and the Hogmanay Party in Princes Street is famous all over the world. Over four days, thousands of people join in the fun in the street, and you can buy hot food all night. At midnight, everyone sings a traditional New Year’s song called Auld Lang Syne, and then they watch some fantastic fireworks from Edinburgh Castle.
You _____________ go shopping, I'll do it.
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Open the brackets. Write only the correct form of the verb. Let me __ (introduce) myself.
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do NOT need to use.
Read the paragraph from the Internet blog ‘What Are the Best Seeds for Growing Microgreens?'. Fill in the gaps with the correct parts of the sentences.
Imagine you're a travel agent. Your clients want to visit a guitar factory. Read the descriptions of eight guitar factories. Decide which factory would be suitable for the following people. There are THREE EXTRA descriptions. Rockalls The café at Rockalls is always a lively place to be — great music played live on instruments made at this well-known guitar factory. Its location is surprising though, as it’s miles from the nearest town, but it’s definitely worth the trip. Ronsons Ronsons have their own museum full of the guitars they've made for rock stars. You will have a chance to see some famous replicas. Your guide will tell you about the skills used to make sure that each guitar was exactly what its owner wanted. After the tour, go and visit the Ronsons shop, where guitars are available at better discounts than you'll find in other shops. Barnards Barnards are well known for the individual design of their guitars, ideal for professional players with money to spend. You can discuss your needs with staff, who'll make the perfect instrument for you. After your factory tour, relax in the café, before visiting the shop which has gifts for every age. Stocktons The staff at Stocktons are always happy to talk to interested visitors about the love and care that goes into designing and making their stylish modern guitars. The shop has a fantastic selection of books on the guitar to choose from, as well as guitars, of course. PSA Staff at PSA have made guitars by hand since 1956, and they’ll answer any questions about their work. Visit the factory shop after your tour, or watch professional players performing on PSA guitars in the café. There’s also the chance to go and see the homes of several rock stars that lived in this area. Maxwells Maxwells have made guitars for over 100 years. In their museum, you can find out about the early development of the guitar, and see how much care still goes into selecting the wood that’s used to create perfect guitars. And don’t forget the gift shop, with its huge selection of books on the guitar. Delamere The shop at the Delamere factory is worth a visit as guitars are for sale at lower than average prices, plus there’s plenty of advice about what to buy. There is little else on offer though after your visit and apart from the shop the factory offers few visitor facilities. Mitchells Mitchells train their staff to become as skilled as possible in the art of guitar-making — and encourage people who are considering this as a profession. You’ll get the opportunity to watch exactly how each guitar is put together, and you can even play one!
Put the sentences into the correct category.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the following words: gadget | internet | online | post | repair | switch | upload. There are two words which you don’t need. 28 I was going to take it to a shop to see if they could ________ it but then I decided to do it myself.
Study the task. Read the sample answer and choose the missing point. Hey, Kate. I’m calling to tell you that I’ve just found two pictures suitable for our project “Shopping”. I’d like you to have a look at them, when you have time, and say what you think. Let me tell you a bit more about them. These pictures are relevant to our project because they both show people doing shopping. In the first photo, there is a family: a man, a woman, and a child. They seem to be shopping in a supermarket. In the second photo, there is a young woman sitting in front of her laptop and, apparently, shopping online. Obviously, both pictures feature people in the process of shopping. But there are some differences to illustrate our project better. For instance, in the first picture the family is enjoying the process of buying necessities in the supermarket while the woman in the second picture likes doing online shopping. In my opinion, both ways of shopping have their advantages. For example, online shopping is comfortable, it saves a lot of time. At the same time, going shopping to the supermarket can give people the opportunity to choose what they really need. As for me, I prefer to do shopping online. It saves my time and energy. There are simply far fewer distractions that I would face in a big shopping centre. That is the reason I don’t like to go shopping there. So, shall we use these photos in our project? Call me when you’re ready to discuss if we can use them. Bye!
Choose the correct heading for each paragraph. There is one extra heading which you do NOT need to use.
Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний. 1. Water requirements 2. Growing conditions 3. Health benefits 4. Apple picking 5. Managing the weight 6. A popular variety 7. Some historical facts 8. All around the world A. You don’t have to be a nutritionist to realize that apples are healthy. Not only do they come in their own packaging — meaning you can eat the skin – they are also full of healthy nutrients. The healthy reasons to eat them are endless. For example, apples are full of vitamin C. Almost half of an apple's vitamin C content is just under the skin, so it's a good idea to eat apples with their skin. B. Much research has shown that high fruit and vegetable intake is linked with protection against obesity. While apples provide high levels of important nutrients and antioxidants, they’re also low in calories since a high percentage of their volume is water and fiber. Because they have a good dose of dietary fiber, apples can satisfy people’s sweet tooth without weighing them down or adding to food cravings. Indeed, when added to other smart ways to shed pounds, people can lose weight fast with the help of apples. C. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe. They first grew in Turkey and are considered to be perhaps the earliest tree to be cultivated by humans! The fruit of the apple tree has been improved through selection over thousands of years, resulting in the many varieties and tastes we have available today. They were originally brought to North America by European colonists during the 17th century and have been a staple of the American diet ever since. D. About 69 million tons of apples are grown worldwide every year! China produces almost half of this total each year on average, followed by the United States (the second-leading producer), Turkey, Italy, India, and Poland. Hundreds of varieties of apples are in existence today, with skins that range in colour from bright red to yellow, green, pink, or bi- or three-coloured patterns. They also come in a range of different tastes and levels of sweetness. E. This variety was originated in New Zealand. The Royal Gala strain was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, who deemed it her favourite during a visit to New Zealand. It was brought to the United States in the early 1970s and is now one of the country’s most popular apples. Crisp, juicy, and very sweet, Gala is ideal for snacking. Galas can vary in colour, from cream to red- and yellow-striped. The apples are harvested beginning in mid-July and are typically available year round. F. The apple is a tree that grows in all temperate zones. Apples grow best where it is cold in winter, summer temperatures are moderate and the humidity is medium to high. Apples can grow from 10 to 30 feet tall and nearly as wide. Apples grow moderately fast, but the growth slows with age. Apple trees can live for 100 years or more. Apple trees bloom in spring, set fruit, and take from 100 to 200 days to reach harvest depending on the variety. G. Apples come to harvest from midsummer through late fall. The best way to know if apples are ready for harvest is to taste them. Apples are usually ready for harvest when they reach full colour; full colour may vary according to the variety. During harvest time a recreational activity occurs in areas with apple farms. Apple orchards are opened to the public, allowing consumers to pick their own apples, or purchase pre-picked apples. Although this is a method of purchasing apples, it is often a social activity as well.
Read the text and fill in the gaps with the right phrases. There is ONE EXTRA phrase you don’t need to use.
Match the headings (A-H) to extracts 1-7. Use each heading only once. There is one extra heading you do not need to use. A. Making it worthwhile В. A lucky rescue С. A terrible crime D. Neighbourhood pride works E. A suitable punishment F. Kid power G. Bad weather ahead H. Gone forever [1] Last Saturday a group of teenagers were seen doing their part to save the environment. Early in the morning, twenty young students from St Mark’s Secondary School in Granton set off by bus and headed for Brampton Forest — the forest that was partly destroyed in last year’s dreadful fire. Armed with small shovels and buckets of pine saplings, these teens were determined to show that they care about the future of their planet. At final count, the youngsters managed to plant over 2,000 young trees. We should all be proud of these hard-working young people. [2] The next time you go to your local supermarket take a minute to look and see if there is something different about it. The local council, supported by a government grant, has installed ten recycling machines in supermarkets in the area. The machines only work with returnable bottles, and when one is deposited in the machine the depositor receives ten pence for their effort. It is hoped that where concern for the environment has not persuaded people to recycle, money might. [3] 22-year-old Rowan Peters was sentenced to six months in prison yesterday at Carlisle Crown Court. Found guilty of an act of arson that resulted in the destruction of over 1,000 hectares of valuable woodland, Peters continued to proclaim his innocence. To most people gathered outside the court, Peters’ sentence was far too light and really counted as no more than a slap on the wrist for such an irresponsible and dangerous act. [4] Clydesdale Mews in the west of the city is sparkling this morning after a massive weekend clean-up by locals. Sick and tired of the rubbish littering their streets and parks, the people of the area, many of whom have lived there their whole lives, decided to get together to do something about it once and for all. Old and young alike turned out to participate in the clean-up. When asked about it, Mr Kline, an elderly resident, said, «Now, that’s the stuff. We have always loved the area, and after this weekend we have even more reason to do so. Everywhere is as neat as a pin, just like in the old days!» [5] Scientists have announced that a type of West African monkey, Miss Waldron’s red colobus, has probably become extinct. This large monkey is the first primate to vanish since the 19th century. Despite a series of searches conducted by anthropologists over a six-year period, no evidence of even one. Wildlife experts were unsurprised, as the last confirmed sighting of a Miss Waldron’s red colobus was over 20 years ago and it was listed as endangered back in 1988. [6] Hurricane winds ripped through areas of Florida yesterday, causing millions of dollars’ worth of damage. Homeowners in the state complained to the media that the local meteorological office and weather stations had given them little time to prepare for the hurricane. An expert on climate change, Stan Wren, issued a harsh warning that yesterday’s hurricane was not simply a force of Mother Nature, but the product of man’s continuing disrespect for the environment. He went on to say that we should be prepared to expect more surprises in the future. [7] Concerned conservationist rushed to the mouth of St Stephen’s River late this afternoon after receiving reports that a young whale had beached itself. The desperate situation suddenly took a turn for the better when the water level began to rise and the whale managed, with the help of onlookers, to free itself and escape to deeper water. Once its sense of direction had returned, it turned and headed back out to sea. It seems that sometimes sonar signals from boats can confuse the young whales, and they become separated from their pod, or family group.
Read the text and fill in the gaps with the right phrases. There is ONE EXTRA phrase you don’t need to use.
Read the text and mark the statements True, False or Not stated. An Exchange Student at 17 It almost feels like as if it was just yesterday when I was on my own on a plane not really knowing what to expect but excited for what the future had for me. Now I’m back home with a ton of memories, e-mails to answer, and a lot of stories to share. So I will write about my experience of being an exchange student in Appleton, Wisconsin for a whole school year. I’ve wanted to be an exchange student my whole high school life. I read about summer programs in a brochure from IFS. Having friends from another country would be the coolest thing in the world. I would be on my own, have my own Indiana Jones adventure. At the end of my senior year I was applying to IFS. I had meetings in the weekends about rules, how to survive, homesickness, etc. I was placed with the greatest host family in the whole world. They treated me like their own. I had a host mom, a host dad, a brother and sister. Ben would always be sweet and give me hugs and kisses. I loved every minute of it because I never had a younger brother before. Through e-mails we established that I was going to call them Mom and Dad. I felt super loved. They hugged me when I needed to be hugged, let me stay out late at night with my friends, and even let me have parties in the basement. I went to an American co-ed public high school, and that was a big adjustment coming from an all-girl private Catholic school. I have never met so many kinds of people in just one place. I was scared during the first day of school. I didn’t know anyone, I got lost since the school was huge. But pretty soon I started to get comfortable. It was funny how people always got surprised by how good I was at speaking in English. They were like, “Wow, you even speak better English than me”. I had the chance to take fun classes like Spanish, photography, and art, so I met people with similar interests as me and got to go to field trips. My favourite one was going to Chicago. I was giving a talk about the Philippines for the school’s Global Awareness Week. I made a lot of friends and met so many people. Friends took me out to movies, hockey games, restaurants, road trips, rock shows and concerts. I got to do my first American prank, which was writing on boys’ cars with lipstick. Everyone was warm, open. I never really got homesick because I had friends who made sure I was okay. They were all always there for me and helping me. I will forever remember all the fun times I had with them. Every month, I met with other exchange students in our area. I made friends with people from Germany, Brazil, the Netherlands, England, Hungary, etc. It was fun when we were together because we saw how language, skin color or height didn’t matter. We were all the same. We talked about the differences at home, school, and out countries. I learned so many things about other cultures. Being away for 10 months and living alone in a completely different world has taught me a lot of things. I now can say that I am independent, appreciate my family and friends here more, open to new ideas, and more confident about myself. Having my own adventure has proven to me that anything is possible and that I can do anything.
Read the text and mark True or False. Thanksgiving dinner The sisters lived in a little house with apple trees. After their parents’ death, Aunt Susanna looked after them. Their income was enough to keep them going but they couldn’t afford too much. Their aunt was a conservative woman who believed that the most important thing for any girl was to be a good housekeeper. Her nieces meanwhile had other interests. Laura and Agnes liked painting, Kate played the violin, and Maggie was keen on Latin and dreamt of further education. The girls were good at housework as well, but definitely preferred their hobbies to their housekeeping chores. So, every time Aunt Susanna came to their house, they hid the paints, the musical instrument, and the books and started sewing or reading a thick cookery book. Aunt Susanna, in turn, never missed a chance to make a sarcastic remark about the dust on the violin or paint on Laura’s nose. She made it quite obvious that she would prefer her nieces to do something useful about the house instead of their silly hobbies. One day, Aunt Susanna read a newspaper article that promoted the idea of higher education for women. The article impressed her and even made her consider the opportunity of college education for Maggie. During one of her visits to the girls, she announced she could send Maggie to college. Then she mentioned that she had to leave the town for a while and she would not be home until Thanksgiving. The problem was that she expected some guests for Thanksgiving dinner. She asked the girls for help and the sisters enthusiastically agreed to help her cook dinner for the guests. With a determined look Aunt Susanna gave them all the instructions. She had made a list of dishes and told the girls to stick to it. She left the girls the key to the kitchen door in her house where they would find the turkey and ready-made meat pies. The girls had to warm up the pies and cook the turkey by twelve sharp the day she arrived. When aunt Susanna left, the girls sighed sadly. They had another plan for Thanksgiving day – they wanted to have their dinner at home. But they realized that if they upset their aunt, she could easily change her mind about the college for Margaret, and Maggie would never have a second chance. It was Kate who saved the situation: “Let me and Agnes go to Aunt Susanna’s house and cook dinner there. Maggie and Laura stay here cooking dinner for us. This way we won’t miss our own Thanksgiving.” So, in the morning on Thanksgiving Day Agnes and Kate got up early and headed to Aunt Susanna’s house to have enough time to cook. They weighed the turkey to find out the cooking time, and put the pies in the oven in advance. When the dinner was done, they carefully set and decorated the dining-room table. Suddenly there was a loud cry from the yard. Tony, the neighbours’ little boy, had fallen into the well. The girls rushed to help him out and forgot to lock the door. When they were back, they found out that the dinner had been ruined by the neighbours’ dog. "What shall we do?” Agnes cried desperately. Unlike her sister, resourceful Kate never lost control. She decided to borrow the girls’ dinner from home. Agnes and Kate had to run all the way because they had only twenty minutes left before the aunt’s train arrived. They burst into the kitchen, where Maggie and Laura had just served the dinner, grabbed it and ran away. Just as the train’s whistle blew, Thanksgiving dinner in Aunt Susanna’s house was arranged so that she would not notice any change. When she came in, the dinner was on the table. Aunt Susanna was satisfied that everything was cooked and served the way she wanted it to be.
Read the text and mark the sentences True, False or Doesn't Say. The new girl in your class seems very interesting and you would like to get to know her better. The guy at the skate park does some amazing tricks and you would like him to show you how. But. Whenever the opportunity to talk to them comes up, you can't think of anything to say. Your palms sweat, you blush, and you look away. Whether you are starting a new school, going to a party where you don't know anyone or want to approach a person you fancy, you often need to break the ice in order to start a friendly conversation. Breaking the ice means saying or doing something to stop feeling shy or uncomfortable around someone you don't know very well. The reason you feel this way is that you don't know how the other person will react, but don't let it get you down. You shouldn't worry. Almost everyone feels uncomfortable when they first meet other people. If you feel this way. The following tips can help you out. Smile: When you smile, people think you are friendly and easy to talk to. They are also very likely to smile back and help you feel more comfortable about starting a conversation. Develop passions: The best way to have interesting conversations is to be an interesting person! Get involved in activities and talk about them. Make sure you have something to add to a conversation. Be positive: Everybody likes to be around happy people. Try to always look on the bright side of life and to see something positive even in negative situations. People will enjoy your positive energy and benefit from it. Also, be confident. If you like yourself, others will probably like you too. Be a good listener: Develop listening skills. Don't take over the conversation and don't only speak about yourself. Ask other people questions about themselves too. This way they'll know you're interested in them. Get out there: Don't avoid being around new people just because you feel uncomfortable. If you stay in a situation, you'll get used to it. It's not easy, but it's worth it. After all, the other person may want to talk to you as well -but be too shy to break the ice!
Read the text and mark the following sentences as True or False.
Read and mark the statements True, False or Not stated. The Skier Afel was only a very small boy when he first saw snow. But it wasn’t real snow that he saw. No, there was no real snow where he lived. He saw the snow in a picture book. His mother tried to explain to him what snow was, but Afel didn’t really understand. It didn’t matter. Even when he was only a very small boy, Afel was already in love with snow. He dreamed about snow all the time. He thought of big white fields. He thought about feeling cold. He dreamed of being able to fly across the white fields of snow. Then, when Afel was twelve years old, another thing happened. One day he was watching TV at his uncle’s house. Afel was watching one of the satellite channels, and the programme was full of snow. There were people flying across the snow. They had hats which covered all their heads and big goggles over their eyes. They wore brightly-coloured clothes. And on their feet, they had things that looked like strange shoes. Lots of questions came into Afel’s head. His uncle explained to him that the people were skiers and the programme was “The Winter Olympics''. That was like the normal Olympics, but for sports where you need snow – skiing, ice -skating, bobsleigh. Afel also learnt that The Winter Olympics took place every four years. “Perfect,” he thought. “Enough time for me to become a brilliant skier. Then I’ll go to the Winter Olympics, and win the gold medal for skiing.” People told him that there was no snow there. Afel didn’t care. He made himself a pair of skis from two pieces of wood. He tied them to his feet and practised skiing holding two sticks in his hand. At first he couldn’t move, but he practised a lot until he could move quickly across the sand or the earth. Why don’t you do up athletics instead?” people asked him. “You don’t need lots of expensive equipment to practise. Our country is very good at athletics. We have lots of runners. And every time we win lots of medals at the Olympics”. Afel didn’t care. He was sure that their country could have a skier. So every night, out in the middle of the desert, Afel now practises skiing down sand dunes.
Read the dialogue and mark the statements True, False or Not stated. Paul: So, what do you want to watch on TV tonight? Brenda: Well, what’s on? Let me see… Well, there is a talent show on at 7.00 on Channel 5. My favourite. I always watch it. The one where each judge has a team of young singers and the teams compete. I think it’s interesting and entertaining. Then, there’s a reality show on Channel 6. And … Paul: You know I don’t really like reality shows. I mean, they usually show people doing crazy things. I can’t understand that. And I don’t believe them. I don’t think they are sincere. People behave like that just to shock us, viewers. Brenda: Okay. Well, how about watching a documentary on the life of panda bears in the wild? Paul: Personally, I’d rather watch something with a little bit more action and suspense. Something more entertaining, probably. Maybe a different kind of film or a sports programme. Brenda: Well, then. Ah, here’s something. There’s a basketball game on, but it starts almost at midnight. And will be over at about two in the morning. We won’t have enough sleep. I guess you can learn the result in tomorrow’s newspaper. Paul: What a shame! I have to get up early tomorrow… Brenda: Okay, let’s see here. Oh, how about this? On Channel 2 at 9.00, there’s our favourite TV series “Friends”! It’s not a new season, though. But the characters are so funny and it’s not that serious. Paul: Well, we’ve seen it a zillion times. But…I’d like to rewatch some episodes. Probably it will be the best choice for tonight. Brenda: Good. Go and get the popcorn from the kitchen. Paul: Brenda! It’s unhealthy! Especially to eat fast food in the evening. I’ll make smoothies with vegetables. They’re much better. And good for the heart.
Type the right reflexive pronoun. Hello! Let me introduce ______________!
Read the text and mark the statements True, False or Not stated. The myths that make you feel guilty Every time I open a newspaper, I read a new piece of advice about what I’m doing wrong. I don’t drink enough water, I sleep too much, I don’t sleep enough… It can get depressing. So I decided to do some research myself to find out if I should really feel so guilty. I’ve always felt bad because I find it difficult to get up in the morning – mainly because I can never sleep before 2 a.m. So while my colleagues arrive for work looking bright and fresh at 8 o’clock, I arrive at ten, feeling grumpy. And everyone knows that people who get up early are more productive, right? Wrong actually, according to a report from the University of Liege. Two hours after waking, researchers found that early birds and night owls are equally productive. But ten hours after waking, night owls like me are less tired and better able to concentrate! So next time I’m late for work, I won’t apologise; I’ll just tell my boss that I’m a night owl – and that’s good! Like many people, I constantly worry about the amount of exercise I take … or rather don’t take. I know I should spend hours in the gym every day and run marathons just for fun. After all, there’s no such thing as too much exercise, is there? Actually, according to a recent study, there is. Researchers studied top athletes who are now in their fifties and found that some of them had damage to their heart muscles. Men of the same age who didn’t exercise so intensively had no damage. So perhaps I’m doing the best thing by sitting at home on the sofa? Unfortunately, not. It seems the best advice is still the old saying: moderation in all things. Everyone says that young people spend too much time on the Internet, and as someone who grew up with technology – a ‘digital native’ – I often worry that I might be an internet addict, but apparently, a recent study of Americans shows that it’s not young people who go online the most, it’s the middle-aged. The study found that 18-to-24-year-olds spend around 32 hours a week online, but for 45-to-54-year-olds it’s 40 hours! However, it’s not all good news for digital natives. According to research, we are not as good as older people at actually using the Internet. It seems we are too impatient and believe what we read too easily! I’m not the kind of person, who can talk on the phone, shop online and cook dinner all at the same time, but I keep reading that multitasking is an essential modern skill. Does this mean there is something wrong with me? I googled the subject and felt a little better. It seems, after all, that the human brain can’t do several things at the same time: it can only switch quickly from one task to another. If you try to do several things at once, experts say that you simply do each thing less well. According to workplace psychologist Steven Nguyen, you should stop worrying about multitasking. ‘Concentrate on what you are doing and do fewer things better,’ he says. And that’s the advice I’m happy to follow!
Read the text and mark the statements below as True or False.
Read the phrases and match them to get a dialogue between two friends.
Read the text and choose the best title. The Internet is an important part of our life now. It helps pupils a lot in their studying. You don’t need to go to the library to get a book for your literature lesson. There are many sites where you can find necessary information. If you are going to make a school project, you can surf the Net and get information on any topic. Doing shopping, booking tickets, watching popular clips, sharing interesting ideas, communicating, downloading music are the things you can do online. Can you live without the Internet? It seems you can do everything there. But is it good to spend too much time on the Internet? For today’s teenagers there is practically no line between online and real-world communication. They chat online, make friends online, in fact, they live online! The children become addicted to the Internet. Internet addiction is a disease, and every disease has its symptoms. Here are some symptoms of Internet addiction: spending too much time on the Internet; having problems with doing homework because you are online; isolation from family and friends; feeling happy while you are online and being upset when you are offline. So, if you are going camping with your friends instead of killing computer monsters online, you are surely making the right choice!
Read the text and mark the sentences below as true or false. The Internet is an important part of our life now. It helps pupils a lot in their studying. You don’t need to go to the library to get a book for your literature lesson. There are many sites where you can find necessary information. If you are going to make a school project, you can surf the Net and get information on any topic. Doing shopping, booking tickets, watching popular clips, sharing interesting ideas, communicating, downloading music are the things you can do online. Can you live without the Internet? It seems you can do everything there. But is it good to spend too much time on the Internet? For today’s teenagers there is practically no line between online and real-world communication. They chat online, make friends online, in fact, they live online! The children become addicted to the Internet. Internet addiction is a disease, and every disease has its symptoms. Here are some symptoms of Internet addiction: spending too much time on the Internet; having problems with doing homework because you are online; isolation from family and friends; feeling happy while you are online and being upset when you are offline. So, if you are going camping with your friends instead of killing computer monsters online, you are surely making the right choice!
Advanced level Read the text and then choose the correct option. Addicted to shopping Almost all of us get some kind of pleasure from shopping. We might feel good about going out to buy something for someone we love, or we might want to reward ourselves after a week of hard work. For some people, though, shopping becomes a problem. They feel a strong need to buy and often spend large amounts of money on things on sale they don't need, or even possibly that they already have. Finding the money to go shopping can even get them in trouble with the law. These people are addicted to shopping. Some experts believe that events in your childhood can cause shopping addiction. As children, it's very important to all of us that we feel important to our parents and that we are free to express our emotions. When we don't have that, we often look for other ways to make ourselves feel better. Shopping addicts usually get a powerful feeling of comfort and satisfaction at the moment they hand the money over. In general, though, the enjoyment has disappeared by the time they get home from a trip. They might feel bad about wasting money and hide the things they've bought, or even destroy them. Serious financial problems are often the result of shopping addiction. Very few of us can afford to spend money on things we don't need and it's not long before the credit card bills start to get out of control. Some addicts may even steal to make sure they can afford the next shopping trip. It's not easy to get over shopping addiction. It seems that the best treatment involves finding the real reason behind the behaviour, such as childhood memories or difficulties in your present life. Once you understand the cause, then you can deal with it differently. For example, if the shopping addiction comes from feeling unimportant, you need to find other ways of making yourself feel good, such as learning a new skill or helping other people in some way. Many shopping addicts manage to rebuild their lives, but it's not always easy, and the shops are still just a short bus ride away.
Read the text and choose the correct options. The In-front-of-the-camera job, Behind-the-scenes Work ... Have you ever dreamed of a varied job which would involve presenting the Olympics on TV or interviewing celebrity figures like Paris Hilton or Jude Law? You do? Then why not become a TV or radio presenter? As a presenter, you’ll be working on a wide variety of projects. You may be interviewing guests on chat shows, hosting quiz and game shows, introducing sports or music programs, or presenting specialist programs like travel or gardening. If you prefer the serious stuff, you can specialize in current affairs or make documentaries. Although a presenter’s main job is done in front of the cameras, there’s a lot to do behind the scenes as well. You’ll be expected to plan each show with the producer or director, do research and rehearse the script. You may get to write your own material, and you’ll probably be involved in online broadcasting, too. Personality is important in this profession. You’ve got to be confident and outgoing and be able to interact with the audience. Ambition and motivation are very important too, along with excellent presentation skills and a good voice. Problems are bound to arise while you’re on air and quick decisions will be called for. You’ll need to think on your feet and stay calm under pressure. Life as a presenter can have its downsides. If you’re on a short contract, as is normal, you’ll be in and out of work quite frequently. Hours are sometimes unsociable, too. Getting up at 4 a.m. is tough, as is working late at night while your friends are out partying! And working conditions can be trying at times: while most TV studios are comfortable, working outside often involves spending time in all kinds of weather and situations. But these are minor worries, according to presenter Emma Johnson. "I host a radio breakfast show and it’s really exciting", she says. "I never know what to expect. I leave for work with my day planned out, but often something big will have happened by the time I get to the studio. I just say, Ok, I’ll change my plan and report on that instead. There are some nerve-racking situations but it’s what I like best about the job". She meets plenty of celebrities, too. "I’m interviewing a top boy band later today and this time tomorrow I’ll be flying to Hollywood to meet actor Russel Crowe," she explains. Although Emma loves her job, her big ambition is to work in TV. "My present contract runs out next month," she says. I’m going to have a holiday, and then I’ll be knocking on the door of my local TV company". Emma got into presenting through her acting background, but there is no set route into the profession. Some presenters have university qualifications, while music show hosts have often been performers themselves, or may have worked as DJs in clubs. For entertainment shows, presenters often have an acting background and audition to present the show. Competition is stiff in this field, so if you’re starting out and you want to get noticed ahead of other applicants, proof of practical work experience is essential. Producing a student newspaper is one way to get experience, as is volunteer work on a hospital or student radio station. Specializing in a certain area, like sport or music, can be useful, too. It looks good on your CV and marks you from the rest of the crowd. Want to know more? GetFamous.com is running a one-day TV presenter course next month. Experts will teach you all about the world of TV presenting while you try out your skills in front of the cameras.
Прочитайте текст и заполните пропуски A–F частями предложений, обозначенными цифрами 1–7. Одна из частей в списке 1–7 — лишняя. Занесите цифры, обозначающие соответствующие части предложений, в таблицу. The Power of "Hello" I work at a company where there are hundreds of employees. I know most of them and almost all of them know me. It is all based on one simple principle: I believe every single person deserves to be acknowledged, A__________________. When I was about 10 years old, I was walking down the street with my mother. She stopped to speak to Mr. Lee. I knew I could see Mr. Lee any time around the neighborhood, B__________________. After we passed Mr. Lee, my mother said something that has stuck with me from that day until now. She said, "You let that be the last time you ever walk by somebody and not open up your mouth to speak, because even a dog can wag its tail C__________________". That phrase sounds simple, but it has been a guidepost for me and the foundation of who I am. I started to see that when I spoke to someone, they spoke back. And that felt good. It is not just something I believe in — D__________________. I believe that every person deserves to feel someone acknowledges their presence, no matter how unimportant they may be. At work, I always used to say ‘hello’ to the founder of the company and ask him how our business was doing. But I was also speaking to the people in the cafe, and asked how their children were doing. I remembered after a few years of passing by the founder, I had the courage to ask him for a meeting. We had a great talk. At a certain point, I asked him E__________________. He said, "If you want to, you can get all the way to this seat." I have become vice president, but that has not changed the way I approach people. I speak to everyone I see, no matter where I am. I have learned that speaking to people creates a pathway into their world, F__________________. 1. it has become a way of life. 2. when it passes you on the street. 3. when you see him and talk to him. 4. and it lets them come into mine, too. 5. so I did not pay any attention to him. 6. however small or simple the greeting is. 7. how far he thought I could go in his company.
Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний. 1. Water requirements 2. Growing conditions 3. Health benefits 4. Apple picking 5. Managing the weight 6. A popular variety 7. Some historical facts 8. All around the world A. You don’t have to be a nutritionist to realize that apples are healthy. Not only do they come in their own packaging — meaning you can eat the skin – they are also full of healthy nutrients. The healthy reasons to eat them are endless. For example, apples are full of vitamin C. Almost half of an apple's vitamin C content is just under the skin, so it's a good idea to eat apples with their skin. B. Much research has shown that high fruit and vegetable intake is linked with protection against obesity. While apples provide high levels of important nutrients and antioxidants, they’re also low in calories since a high percentage of their volume is water and fiber. Because they have a good dose of dietary fiber, apples can satisfy people’s sweet tooth without weighing them down or adding to food cravings. Indeed, when added to other smart ways to shed pounds, people can lose weight fast with the help of apples. C. Apples have been grown for thousands of years in Asia and Europe. They first grew in Turkey and are considered to be perhaps the earliest tree to be cultivated by humans! The fruit of the apple tree has been improved through selection over thousands of years, resulting in the many varieties and tastes we have available today. They were originally brought to North America by European colonists during the 17th century and have been a staple of the American diet ever since. D. About 69 million tons of apples are grown worldwide every year! China produces almost half of this total each year on average, followed by the United States (the second-leading producer), Turkey, Italy, India, and Poland. Hundreds of varieties of apples are in existence today, with skins that range in colour from bright red to yellow, green, pink, or bi- or three-coloured patterns. They also come in a range of different tastes and levels of sweetness. E. This variety was originated in New Zealand. The Royal Gala strain was named in honour of Queen Elizabeth II, who deemed it her favourite during a visit to New Zealand. It was brought to the United States in the early 1970s and is now one of the country’s most popular apples. Crisp, juicy, and very sweet, Gala is ideal for snacking. Galas can vary in colour, from cream to red- and yellow-striped. The apples are harvested beginning in mid-July and are typically available year round. F. The apple is a tree that grows in all temperate zones. Apples grow best where it is cold in winter, summer temperatures are moderate and the humidity is medium to high. Apples can grow from 10 to 30 feet tall and nearly as wide. Apples grow moderately fast, but the growth slows with age. Apple trees can live for 100 years or more. Apple trees bloom in spring, set fruit, and take from 100 to 200 days to reach harvest depending on the variety. G. Apples come to harvest from midsummer through late fall. The best way to know if apples are ready for harvest is to taste them. Apples are usually ready for harvest when they reach full colour; full colour may vary according to the variety. During harvest time a recreational activity occurs in areas with apple farms. Apple orchards are opened to the public, allowing consumers to pick their own apples, or purchase pre-picked apples. Although this is a method of purchasing apples, it is often a social activity as well.
Study the task. Read the sample answer and choose the missing point. Hey, Kate. I’m calling to tell you that I’ve just found two pictures suitable for our project “Shopping”. I’d like you to have a look at them, when you have time, and say what you think. Let me tell you a bit more about them. These pictures are relevant to our project because they both show people doing shopping. In the first photo, there is a family: a man, a woman, and a child. They seem to be shopping in a supermarket. In the second photo, there is a young woman sitting in front of her laptop and, apparently, shopping online. Obviously, both pictures feature people in the process of shopping. But there are some differences to illustrate our project better. For instance, in the first picture the family is enjoying the process of buying necessities in the supermarket while the woman in the second picture likes doing online shopping. In my opinion, both ways of shopping have their advantages. For example, online shopping is comfortable, it saves a lot of time. At the same time, going shopping to the supermarket can give people the opportunity to choose what they really need. As for me, I prefer to do shopping online. It saves my time and energy. There are simply far fewer distractions that I would face in a big shopping centre. That is the reason I don’t like to go shopping there. So, shall we use these photos in our project? Call me when you’re ready to discuss if we can use them. Bye!
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Установите соответствие между текстами A–G и заголовками 1–8. Занесите свои ответы в таблицу. Используйте каждую цифру только один раз. В задании один заголовок лишний. 1. Changing Habits 2. Eating Out 3. Foreign Food 4. Diet Dangers 5. Popular but Useless 6. Plan Your Diet Carefully 7. Eating Together 8. Food Safety A. A quick look at junk food facts tells us junk food and diets do not go hand in hand. Junk foods are also called ‘empty calorie’ foods and have no nutritional value. Nevertheless, they are enjoyed by lots of people because of their simplicity to manufacture, consume and, of course, their taste. Chocolates, burgers, pizzas, potato wafers and fries will surely find their way into everyone’s heart. B. Thai cuisine is one of the healthiest foods you can eat. In fact, several Thai dishes, such as Tom Yum Soup, are currently under scientific study for their incredible health benefits. Of course, it’s already known that many of the fresh herbs and spices used in Thai cooking — such as turmeric, galangal, coriander, lemongrass, and fresh chillies — have immune-boosting and disease-fighting power. C. Vegetarian diets can be very healthy, but eating a balanced diet when you are vegetarian usually requires a little extra attention. Because vegetarians eliminate certain foods from their diets, they often need to work to add foods into their diet that will provide the nutrients found in meat products. If properly planned, vegetarian diets can provide all the nutrients you need. D. It’s actually easy to make good choices at a fast-food restaurant or the cafeteria. Most cafeterias and fast-food places offer healthy choices that are also tasty, like grilled chicken or salads. Be mindful of portion sizes and high fat add-ons, like dressings, sauces or cheese. Most restaurant portions are larger than the average serving of food at home. Ask for half portions or take half of your dish home. E. Family meals are making a comeback. Shared family meals are more likely to be nutritious, and kids who eat regularly with their families are less likely to snack on unhealthy foods and more likely to eat fruits and vegetables. Teens who take part in regular family meals are less likely to smoke, drink alcohol, or use drugs. Beyond health and nutrition, family meals provide a valuable opportunity to reconnect. F. Families are cooking more meals at home, cutting back on take away in the face of the economic downturn. In addition to cutting back on take away and eating out, families have begun cooking more vegetarian meals and are adding vegetables, lentils and baked beans to allow them to cut back on meat quantity. Consumers also indicate that they are likely to prepare meals that can be spread across more than one mealtime. G. In recent years it has become common practice for celebrities and stars to publicize food products. Businesses take advantage of consumers’ mentality of ‘following the stars’ and invite celebrities and stars to perform ‘false advertising’ so as to mislead or even deceive consumers. The law stipulates that those who publicize ‘faulty food products’ will share responsibility with food producers and sellers.
Прочитайте тексты с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 1–10. Заполните пропуск 1, образовав однокоренное слово от слова EXCITE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста. It’s Only Me After her husband had gone to work, Mrs Richards sent her children to school and went upstairs to her bedroom. She was too 1_____________________________ to do any housework that morning, because in the evening she would be going to a fancy dress party with her husband. She intended to dress up as a ghost and she had made her costume the night before. Now she was 2_______________________________ to try it on. Though the costume consisted only of a sheet, it was very 3__________________________________. Mrs Richards put it on, looked in the mirror, smiled and went downstairs. She wanted to find out whether it would be 4________________________________ to wear. Just as Mrs Richards was entering the dining room, there was a knock on the front door. She knew that it must be the baker. She had told him to come straight in if ever she failed to open the door and to leave the bread on the kitchen table. Not wanting to frighten the poor man, Mrs Richards 5_______________________________ hid in the small room under the stairs. She heard the front door open and heavy footsteps in the hall. Suddenly the door of the room was opened and a man entered. Mrs Richards realized that it must be the man from the Electricity Board who had come to read the meter. She tried to explain the situation, saying ‘It’s only me’, but it was too late. The man let out a cry and jumped back several paces. When Mrs Richards walked towards him, he ran away, slamming the door behind him. Understanding poetry Poetry is a language used to form patterns of sound and thought into work of art. Good poems often seem to suggest more than they say, and complete understanding of the poem often depends upon the sensitivity and 6______________________________ of the reader. Reading poetry in English can be especially 7_______________________________ to speakers of other languages because it requires them to think in English. It also requires them to consider the subtle 8__________________________________ and connotations of words. To understand the poem is to understand its images. An image is a detailed 9______________________________ that appeals to the senses. It is like a picture drawn with words and like words, it can have 10_________________________________ meanings.
Прочитайте тексты с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 1–10. Заполните пропуск 2, образовав однокоренное слово от слова PATIENT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста. It’s Only Me After her husband had gone to work, Mrs Richards sent her children to school and went upstairs to her bedroom. She was too 1_____________________________ to do any housework that morning, because in the evening she would be going to a fancy dress party with her husband. She intended to dress up as a ghost and she had made her costume the night before. Now she was 2_______________________________ to try it on. Though the costume consisted only of a sheet, it was very 3__________________________________. Mrs Richards put it on, looked in the mirror, smiled and went downstairs. She wanted to find out whether it would be 4________________________________ to wear. Just as Mrs Richards was entering the dining room, there was a knock on the front door. She knew that it must be the baker. She had told him to come straight in if ever she failed to open the door and to leave the bread on the kitchen table. Not wanting to frighten the poor man, Mrs Richards 5_______________________________ hid in the small room under the stairs. She heard the front door open and heavy footsteps in the hall. Suddenly the door of the room was opened and a man entered. Mrs Richards realized that it must be the man from the Electricity Board who had come to read the meter. She tried to explain the situation, saying ‘It’s only me’, but it was too late. The man let out a cry and jumped back several paces. When Mrs Richards walked towards him, he ran away, slamming the door behind him. Understanding poetry Poetry is a language used to form patterns of sound and thought into work of art. Good poems often seem to suggest more than they say, and complete understanding of the poem often depends upon the sensitivity and 6______________________________ of the reader. Reading poetry in English can be especially 7_______________________________ to speakers of other languages because it requires them to think in English. It also requires them to consider the subtle 8__________________________________ and connotations of words. To understand the poem is to understand its images. An image is a detailed 9______________________________ that appeals to the senses. It is like a picture drawn with words and like words, it can have 10_________________________________ meanings.
Прочитайте тексты с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 1–10. Заполните пропуск 3, образовав однокоренное слово от слова EFFECT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста. It’s Only Me After her husband had gone to work, Mrs Richards sent her children to school and went upstairs to her bedroom. She was too 1_____________________________ to do any housework that morning, because in the evening she would be going to a fancy dress party with her husband. She intended to dress up as a ghost and she had made her costume the night before. Now she was 2_______________________________ to try it on. Though the costume consisted only of a sheet, it was very 3__________________________________. Mrs Richards put it on, looked in the mirror, smiled and went downstairs. She wanted to find out whether it would be 4________________________________ to wear. Just as Mrs Richards was entering the dining room, there was a knock on the front door. She knew that it must be the baker. She had told him to come straight in if ever she failed to open the door and to leave the bread on the kitchen table. Not wanting to frighten the poor man, Mrs Richards 5_______________________________ hid in the small room under the stairs. She heard the front door open and heavy footsteps in the hall. Suddenly the door of the room was opened and a man entered. Mrs Richards realized that it must be the man from the Electricity Board who had come to read the meter. She tried to explain the situation, saying ‘It’s only me’, but it was too late. The man let out a cry and jumped back several paces. When Mrs Richards walked towards him, he ran away, slamming the door behind him. Understanding poetry Poetry is a language used to form patterns of sound and thought into work of art. Good poems often seem to suggest more than they say, and complete understanding of the poem often depends upon the sensitivity and 6______________________________ of the reader. Reading poetry in English can be especially 7_______________________________ to speakers of other languages because it requires them to think in English. It also requires them to consider the subtle 8__________________________________ and connotations of words. To understand the poem is to understand its images. An image is a detailed 9______________________________ that appeals to the senses. It is like a picture drawn with words and like words, it can have 10_________________________________ meanings.
Прочитайте тексты с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 1–10. Заполните пропуск 4, образовав однокоренное слово от слова COMFORT так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста. It’s Only Me After her husband had gone to work, Mrs Richards sent her children to school and went upstairs to her bedroom. She was too 1_____________________________ to do any housework that morning, because in the evening she would be going to a fancy dress party with her husband. She intended to dress up as a ghost and she had made her costume the night before. Now she was 2_______________________________ to try it on. Though the costume consisted only of a sheet, it was very 3__________________________________. Mrs Richards put it on, looked in the mirror, smiled and went downstairs. She wanted to find out whether it would be 4________________________________ to wear. Just as Mrs Richards was entering the dining room, there was a knock on the front door. She knew that it must be the baker. She had told him to come straight in if ever she failed to open the door and to leave the bread on the kitchen table. Not wanting to frighten the poor man, Mrs Richards 5_______________________________ hid in the small room under the stairs. She heard the front door open and heavy footsteps in the hall. Suddenly the door of the room was opened and a man entered. Mrs Richards realized that it must be the man from the Electricity Board who had come to read the meter. She tried to explain the situation, saying ‘It’s only me’, but it was too late. The man let out a cry and jumped back several paces. When Mrs Richards walked towards him, he ran away, slamming the door behind him. Understanding poetry Poetry is a language used to form patterns of sound and thought into work of art. Good poems often seem to suggest more than they say, and complete understanding of the poem often depends upon the sensitivity and 6______________________________ of the reader. Reading poetry in English can be especially 7_______________________________ to speakers of other languages because it requires them to think in English. It also requires them to consider the subtle 8__________________________________ and connotations of words. To understand the poem is to understand its images. An image is a detailed 9______________________________ that appeals to the senses. It is like a picture drawn with words and like words, it can have 10_________________________________ meanings.
Прочитайте тексты с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 1–10. Заполните пропуск 5, образовав однокоренное слово от слова QUICK так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста. It’s Only Me After her husband had gone to work, Mrs Richards sent her children to school and went upstairs to her bedroom. She was too 1_____________________________ to do any housework that morning, because in the evening she would be going to a fancy dress party with her husband. She intended to dress up as a ghost and she had made her costume the night before. Now she was 2_______________________________ to try it on. Though the costume consisted only of a sheet, it was very 3__________________________________. Mrs Richards put it on, looked in the mirror, smiled and went downstairs. She wanted to find out whether it would be 4________________________________ to wear. Just as Mrs Richards was entering the dining room, there was a knock on the front door. She knew that it must be the baker. She had told him to come straight in if ever she failed to open the door and to leave the bread on the kitchen table. Not wanting to frighten the poor man, Mrs Richards 5_______________________________ hid in the small room under the stairs. She heard the front door open and heavy footsteps in the hall. Suddenly the door of the room was opened and a man entered. Mrs Richards realized that it must be the man from the Electricity Board who had come to read the meter. She tried to explain the situation, saying ‘It’s only me’, but it was too late. The man let out a cry and jumped back several paces. When Mrs Richards walked towards him, he ran away, slamming the door behind him. Understanding poetry Poetry is a language used to form patterns of sound and thought into work of art. Good poems often seem to suggest more than they say, and complete understanding of the poem often depends upon the sensitivity and 6______________________________ of the reader. Reading poetry in English can be especially 7_______________________________ to speakers of other languages because it requires them to think in English. It also requires them to consider the subtle 8__________________________________ and connotations of words. To understand the poem is to understand its images. An image is a detailed 9______________________________ that appeals to the senses. It is like a picture drawn with words and like words, it can have 10_________________________________ meanings.
Прочитайте тексты с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 1–10. Заполните пропуск 6, образовав однокоренное слово от слова IMAGINE так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста. It’s Only Me After her husband had gone to work, Mrs Richards sent her children to school and went upstairs to her bedroom. She was too 1_____________________________ to do any housework that morning, because in the evening she would be going to a fancy dress party with her husband. She intended to dress up as a ghost and she had made her costume the night before. Now she was 2_______________________________ to try it on. Though the costume consisted only of a sheet, it was very 3__________________________________. Mrs Richards put it on, looked in the mirror, smiled and went downstairs. She wanted to find out whether it would be 4________________________________ to wear. Just as Mrs Richards was entering the dining room, there was a knock on the front door. She knew that it must be the baker. She had told him to come straight in if ever she failed to open the door and to leave the bread on the kitchen table. Not wanting to frighten the poor man, Mrs Richards 5_______________________________ hid in the small room under the stairs. She heard the front door open and heavy footsteps in the hall. Suddenly the door of the room was opened and a man entered. Mrs Richards realized that it must be the man from the Electricity Board who had come to read the meter. She tried to explain the situation, saying ‘It’s only me’, but it was too late. The man let out a cry and jumped back several paces. When Mrs Richards walked towards him, he ran away, slamming the door behind him. Understanding poetry Poetry is a language used to form patterns of sound and thought into work of art. Good poems often seem to suggest more than they say, and complete understanding of the poem often depends upon the sensitivity and 6______________________________ of the reader. Reading poetry in English can be especially 7_______________________________ to speakers of other languages because it requires them to think in English. It also requires them to consider the subtle 8__________________________________ and connotations of words. To understand the poem is to understand its images. An image is a detailed 9______________________________ that appeals to the senses. It is like a picture drawn with words and like words, it can have 10_________________________________ meanings.
Прочитайте тексты с пропусками, обозначенными номерами 1–10. Заполните пропуск 7, образовав однокоренное слово от слова HELP так, чтобы оно грамматически и лексически соответствовало содержанию текста. It’s Only Me After her husband had gone to work, Mrs Richards sent her children to school and went upstairs to her bedroom. She was too 1_____________________________ to do any housework that morning, because in the evening she would be going to a fancy dress party with her husband. She intended to dress up as a ghost and she had made her costume the night before. Now she was 2_______________________________ to try it on. Though the costume consisted only of a sheet, it was very 3__________________________________. Mrs Richards put it on, looked in the mirror, smiled and went downstairs. She wanted to find out whether it would be 4________________________________ to wear. Just as Mrs Richards was entering the dining room, there was a knock on the front door. She knew that it must be the baker. She had told him to come straight in if ever she failed to open the door and to leave the bread on the kitchen table. Not wanting to frighten the poor man, Mrs Richards 5_______________________________ hid in the small room under the stairs. She heard the front door open and heavy footsteps in the hall. Suddenly the door of the room was opened and a man entered. Mrs Richards realized that it must be the man from the Electricity Board who had come to read the meter. She tried to explain the situation, saying ‘It’s only me’, but it was too late. The man let out a cry and jumped back several paces. When Mrs Richards walked towards him, he ran away, slamming the door behind him. Understanding poetry Poetry is a language used to form patterns of sound and thought into work of art. Good poems often seem to suggest more than they say, and complete understanding of the poem often depends upon the sensitivity and 6______________________________ of the reader. Reading poetry in English can be especially 7_______________________________ to speakers of other languages because it requires them to think in English. It also requires them to consider the subtle 8__________________________________ and connotations of words. To understand the poem is to understand its images. An image is a detailed 9______________________________ that appeals to the senses. It is like a picture drawn with words and like words, it can have 10_________________________________ meanings.
Read the phrases and match them to get a dialogue between two friends.
Medium level Read and complete the dialogue with the correct words.
Match the modal verbs in bold to their meanings.
Match the texts (1-7) with the headings (A-H). Use the headings only once. There is one you do not need to use.
Read the text and decide if the statements are True, False or Not Stated. Mental health If your arm or leg hurts, you see a doctor. Simple. But if your mind is where the pain is, what do you do? People rarely talk about mental health problems because there is still a lot of stigma around it. However, mental health problems are actually very common, affecting about 13 per cent of people aged between 10 and 19 around the world. In a class of 30 students, that's about four people. School life isn't always easy. Exams are stressful, lessons can be hard and it's also hard to make good friends sometimes. Schools can help, though — for example, by giving you extra help with your learning or by planning social activities where students can meet others and make new friends. If you don't feel good at school, talk to a teacher you trust. Most people know that exercise is good for your body, but did you know it's good for your mental health too? Regular exercise can help reduce anxiety and depression. Why not exercise by going for a walk in the park or countryside? Spending time in nature also makes people relaxed and reduces stress. Your diet can also change how you feel. If you eat a lot of crisps, cake, chocolate, etc., your blood sugar will rise and fall, which could make you feel angry or tired. You should eat enough vegetables and fruit, or you may miss nutrients that your body and brain need to make you feel well. Drink enough water too — otherwise, it's difficult to think clearly. Social media can be interesting and inspiring, but also annoying and stressful. Remember that people's messages and photos are only the things that they want to show you — they don't show you their bad days or worries. Always stay away from anything stressful or unpleasant, and check how long you spend online and keep it under control so that you enjoy your offline time too!
Read the text again and match the parts of the sentences. Mental health If your arm or leg hurts, you see a doctor. Simple. But if your mind is where the pain is, what do you do? People rarely talk about mental health problems because there is still a lot of stigma around it. However, mental health problems are actually very common, affecting about 13 per cent of people aged between 10 and 19 around the world. In a class of 30 students, that's about four people. School life isn't always easy. Exams are stressful, lessons can be hard and it's also hard to make good friends sometimes. Schools can help, though — for example, by giving you extra help with your learning or by planning social activities where students can meet others and make new friends. If you don't feel good at school, talk to a teacher you trust. Most people know that exercise is good for your body, but did you know it's good for your mental health too? Regular exercise can help reduce anxiety and depression. Why not exercise by going for a walk in the park or countryside? Spending time in nature also makes people relaxed and reduces stress. Your diet can also change how you feel. If you eat a lot of crisps, cake, chocolate, etc., your blood sugar will rise and fall, which could make you feel angry or tired. You should eat enough vegetables and fruit, or you may miss nutrients that your body and brain need to make you feel well. Drink enough water too — otherwise, it's difficult to think clearly. Social media can be interesting and inspiring, but also annoying and stressful. Remember that people's messages and photos are only the things that they want to show you — they don't show you their bad days or worries. Always stay away from anything stressful or unpleasant, and check how long you spend online and keep it under control so that you enjoy your offline time too!
Match the headings to the paragraphs.
Match the titles to the paragraphs of the text. One title is extra.
