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| Write a letter to your pen-friend in England. Share your opinion on the topic “No one ever said growing up was easy”. Use prompts given below.
- Is it easy to be a teenager? - What problems do you usually face with? - Do you think students your age experience the same incidents?
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Read the text and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D) for each of the questions below. KEEP ON DREAMING – WHY DO WE DO IT? “What a dream I had last night!” Sue told her friend when she got to school. “I dreamt I was a TV news reporter covering an important story at the White House. I was talking to the President and he even knew my name.” “I never dream,” complained Josie. “I dream every night,” said Rosie. “I dream once in a while”, replied Ray. Josie, Rosie, and Ray don’t know it, but all three of them as well as everyone else, dream every night, usually about three or five times. But many of us don’t remember the dream, or even that we’ve dreamt at all. We only remember the dream we were having when we woke up. Dreams come in all shapes and sizes. You never know what you are going to dream about. But most of the time you will dream about things that happened to you or things you thought about during the day. Each day your brain tucks away all sorts of information, even things that you hardly noticed – maybe an old woman you glimpsed from the school bus picking flowers in her garden. And then you’ll wonder why you dreamed that you were an old woman picking flowers. During the night, your body sleeps, but your brain keeps working. It may rest awhile and then start thinking about that woman you hardly noticed. That’s one dream. Then your brain will rest again and soon think some more. Things that happen while you sleep might cause a dream. If your blanket slips off and you get cold, you might dream you are a famous Arctic explorer. Your brain is truly amazing. Back in the classroom, Sue was handed her report on the White House, “Nice job, Susan,” Ms. Kaufman said. Can you guess what caused Sue’s dream last night? 1. How often do people dream? A. Every night B. Once in a while C. Never D. Three or five times a month 2. What dreams do people remember? A. About an old woman B. Only amazing dreams C. The last dream before they wake up D. Only important dreams 3. What causes dreams? A. A blanket which slips off your bed B. Things that happens to you during the day C. A report prepared before D. Your body 4. What happens to you during the night? A. Your body and brain rest B. Your body and brain keep working C. Your body and brain don’t rest D. Your body rests but your brain works 5. What caused Sue’s dream last night? A. Her thoughts about school friends B. An old woman she saw from the bus C. A report prepared the day before D. A blanket which slipped off her bed
Read the text below, for each of the empty space choose the correct answer.
John did well at school. He always found it easy to learn and he always (1)____________ his homework. He (2)_______ all his school exams. Now he (3) ________ geography at university. He is also (4)__________ a special geology course. He enjoys (5)_________ in lectures, listening to the lecturer and taking notes. He (6)__________ his final exams next year. If he (7)_______ , he (8)________ a degree in geography. If he (9)________ , he will be very sad. He would like (10)________ a geography lecturer. 10. A have made B made C did D was doing 11. A passed B was passing C is passing D will pass 12. A is studied B will study C studied D studies 13. A do B doing C done D did 14. A siting B to sit C sitting D to be sitting 15. A will take B has taken C will be taken D took 16. A shall pass B will pass C passes D passed 17. A got B gets C is getting D will get 18. A fails B will fail C fail D won’t fail 19. A to becoming B to become C become D becoming
III. Writing You’ve been on holidays to a foreign country, but you had some problems while travelling. Write a letter to your friend telling him/her about your trip. Write: - where you have been - where you were staying - what problems you had while travelling ______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Read the text and choose the correct answer (A, B, C, D) for each of the questions below.
Paul “I really hate all the American fast food restaurants that we have now. They all look the same, the food tastes like plastic, and although a burger and fries contains loads of calories, you are hungry again five minutes later. These companies waste a lot of paper and packaging as everything is disposable. Some of them have been blamed for the destruction of the Amazon rainforest too. I like a lot of traditional food. In fact I like my mum’s cooking best.” Wayne “I love fast food. My friends think I’m a fast food addict. Last Saturday I went out with some friends after a basketball match and I had two slices of pizza, a burger and fries, a hot dog, and two milkshakes. My friends think it’s funny but my mum is a bit worried about my diet. I don’t know why but I always feel hungry. I suppose I stay healthy because I play basketball every day. I do like other foods but only if they’re covered in tomato sauce.”
“I’m a vegetarian and I’ve been a vegetarian for two years now. I gave up meat because I love animals. I used to like steaks and sausages. In fact hamburgers were my favourite food. Now I think beef tastes like cardboard, and sausages are disgusting. I still eat fast food though. I love pizza, fries, baked potatoes, and salad in pitta bread.”
1. Which of the speakers doesn’t eat fast food? 2. Which of the speakers is always hungry? A. Pau A. Paul B. Wayne B. Wayne C. Chloe C. Chloe D. None of them D. None of them
3. What does Paul think about fast food companies? A. They produce plastic B. They waste a lot of money on paper and packaging C. They make people feel hungry D. They destroy Amazon rainforest 4. Who has always been a vegetarian? 5.Which of the speakers used to like hamburgers? A. Paul A. Paul B. Wayne B.Wayne C. Chloe C. Chloe D. None of them D. None of them
Read the text below.Choose the correct answer to fill in the gaps. Dear Martha, I (1) __________to tell you my good news. I (2) _________ enough money from my part-time job and, at last, I (3) _________ a flower shop. My father (4) _________ a shop years ago and he (5) _________ me some advice and suggestions. He (6) _________ that my shop (7) __________ a success, because there isn’t another flower shop in the area. The shop isn’t ready yet, but I (8) ________ work next Monday. I (9) ___________ you some time next week if I (10) __________ time. Wish me luck. Best wishes, Nicky
10. A am writing B write C have written D is writing 11. A save B am saved C have saved D am saving 12. A opening B am going to open C open D opens 13. A will own B is owning C owned D has owned 14. A has to give B is giving C gives Dhas given 15. A has thought B is thinking C thought D thinks 16. A will be B is going to be C was D has been 17. A will be starting B am starting C am started D start 18. A probably phoned B probably phone C have probably phoned D will probably phone 19. A had B is having C have D was having
III. Writing Write a letter to your friend about your free time activity. Write him (her) about: Ø what you enjoy doing in your spare time Ø why you enjoy doing it Ø what you would do if you had more free time __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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II . Use of English Read the text below. Fill in the each gap (1-10) with the one word (a, b, c or d) Food Do we live to eat or eat to live? That is the question. I remember as a child growing 1___ in Britain having fish and chips or baked beans on toast 2___ least twice a week on my lap while watching my favourite cartoon. Of course I enjoyed my food but it wasn’t something I often talked about. Now, I’m not blaming my culture for my lack of interest 3___ food at an early age. Perhaps my silence was 4____ the fact that I didn’t know 5____about food. How many children know that prawns only turn pink when they are cooked and that tuna does not come from a can? Now after having lived in Southern Europe, Asia and Australia I find myself talking about food all the time. The world has seduced my taste buds and opened my mouth. Food that’s plain and simple is often the best but not always so. For many of us food is a need. For others, food is a friend. Yet to some others food is an enemy. Cravings grip us at all the wrong times while we struggle to follow a 6___ diet that turned all our favourite desserts 7___ mortal sins. There are others 8___ regard food as an investment. 9___ them, food has some kind of special powers that can control their lives, for better or for worse. If that’s the case, it’s time to change and make food work 10 ___ us.
III Writing You are going to invite your English-speaking friend to your town. Write a letter to your friend and: -describe the place where you live; - describe some places worth seeing; -state the reasons to visit you.
Examinati on Card N 11 I Reading Read the text below and answer the questions.
When I was at school, I played some football and rugby. I hated rugby because I couldn’t catch the ball, but I enjoyed football. I started out being a terrible player and nobody wanted me to be on their team. But I started to improve slowly and, after a few years, the other kids in the school accepted me as a player, not a fantastic one, but one who wouldn’t do anything stupid. When I was at university, I stopped playing sports altogether. I was working too hard, started eating too much, and, worst of all, I started smoking. By the time I was thirty, I was overweight and unfit. Then one day, I was sitting in the park, smoking a cigarette. I was watching these guys running. They looked slim, fit and healthy, and some of them were much older than me. When I got home, I looked in the bathroom mirror and, well, I suppose I just didn’t like what I saw. At that moment, I decided to stop smoking and change my life. I went to a sports shop, bought myself a pair of running shoes, shorts and a sweatshirt. That evening I went running around the park – for ten minutes! Physically, I felt terrible. Everything was hurting: my legs, my chest. But inside, I did feel good about it. The next evening, I went again. I still only did ten minutes, but I didn’t feel as I bad as I did the day before. Within a week, I was running for fifteen minutes, then twenty, and after three weeks I ran for thirty minutes without stopping. Quite soon, I was running longer distances and my speed and strength were improving all the time. After six months, I was a runner! That was five years ago. I now run eight kilometers six times a week and love it. My proudest moment was last year, when I ran my first marathon and finished in under three hours. I’m fitter now than I’ve ever been, and am so glad that I went to sit in the park that day five years ago.
1. Which sport did he like best at school? ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2. When did he stop playing football? ………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3. Where was he when he decided to change his life? …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. How did he feel psychologically? …………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. What did he do last year? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………. II. Use of English. Read the text below for each of the empty space choose the correct answer. Exams stress Good afternoon, listeners. With exam time coming up, we're going to talk 1….. exam stress in today's program "Junior High World". You know stress is natural part of being human. It's your body reacting to changes in the world around you. It 2….. how your body works and puts your mind 3….. different moods. When you4…..'re getting stressed about an exam - it means that you really care about the result you will get. That can be a good thing if it 5…. you into working hard. But it can be bad if you get too worried and the effects of the DO and DON'TS as they can make your studying easier. Firstly, make yourself a nice work area. You need a table with good light. Try and do your revision at the same time each day. 6…… with a friend is a good way to share ideas. Don't use just a textbook. You can use the Internet as well. 7….. games that 8……….. make revision much more fun. Don't study with the TV but listen to music if it helps you. Don't forget about a break. A 15 or 20-minute break every 90 minutes will refresh your mind. And last but not least, don't forget to have a good night's sleep. We hope these tips 9……. you – and good luck in your 10…………
III. WRITING You have seen this advertisement for a job in the local newspaper. Hard-working yang assistant wanted for a part-time work in a bookshop during July/August. No sales experience needed, but a good understanding of English is essential. Apply in writing to Bookworms. Write your letter of application. Do not write any postal addresses
Examination Card N 12 I Reading Read the text below and for questions 1-5 choose the correct answer, A,B,C or D.
A Spymaster on the Net Parents who worry about what their children are being exposed to on the Internet are turning to e-Blaster for help. E-Blaster is “spy” software that allows you to monitor what is being done on your PC,24 hours a day, 7 days a week, by sending a detailed report to your e-mail address as often as every 30 minutes. Once you have installed e-Blaster, you can check which web sites your children have visited, who they have talked to online and even what they have “said”. Monitoring the keystrokes typed by your child is similar to being able to read their mail or listen in on their phone conversations. You can even program e-Blaster to look for keywords such as swear words or other inappropriate language. Because e-Blaster can be hidden from the PC user, it is also popular with employers who are not always there to monitor what their employees are doing on their PCs at work. Concerned parents and employers might get peace of mind from e-Blaster but, if the PC user isn’t informed that they are being “spied” on , it could be considered an invasion of privacy. Personally, I feel that it is a sad reflection on our society today that we feel the need to replace trust and honest communication with “spy” software.
1. The e-Blaster helps A parents read e-mail. B parents access the Internet24 hours a day. C parents send detailed reports. D parents monitor their children's activities online.
2. The e-Blaster A helps children use the Internet. B receives a report on your PC every 30 minutes. C allows somebody to find out what a PC user does on their PC. D controls the Internet.
3. With e-Blaster A parents can listen to their children's phone conversations. B children can learn keywords. C children can improve their typing skills. D parents can see what their children have typed.
4. Using the e- Blaster in the workplace means that employees A can be monitored by their employers. B can hide what they are doing from their employers. C cannot use their PCs while their boss is away. D can check up on each other's work.
5. The author feels that the use of “spy” software shows that we A can't communicate with each other. B are technologically advanced. C don’t trust one another. D are concerned about our children.
II Use of English Read the text below and choose the correct response. A Rainbow on your Plate Nowadays , we are all 1)…… of the fact that we 2)……be eating a healthy diet. We get advice from 3)……; TV, radio, magazines, books, videos and the Internet as well 4)……friends, colleagues and family. Well, if you find all this advice a little confusing, then there is now a much simpler solution, dieting by colour. The colour diet is 5)…… on the theory that the natural colour of food reflects 6)……nutritional content. For example green foods 7)…… as broccoli, spinach and lettuce 8)…… high levels of beta-carotene and glucose. These help reduce the risk of cancer, are a good source of iron and act as powerful antioxidants, while you yellow foods like bananas, corn and lemons have potassium and vitamin C which can reduce the pain of arthritis, reduce stress and be a good source 9)…….energy. The principles of the colour diet are very easy to follow. Make sure that each meal contains a variety of colours, and you will be eating a balanced, healthy diet. But remember, the colours have to be natural. Eating a packet of Smarties a day will not give you anything 11)……toothache. 1 A known B unsure C aware D sure 2 A will B should C ought D need 3 A anywhere B everywhere C somewhere D elsewhere 4 A as B by C from D to 5 A fixed B written C based D formed 6 A its B his C her D their 7 A like B such C similar D including 8 A contain B own C need D add 9 A in B to C for D of 10A from B except C apart D but
III Writing
You've decided to throw a surprise party for your brother. Write the letter to a friend inviting him/her to the party. Give details about the party: · when and where it will be held; · preparations you are making; · how to get there __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Examination Card N 13 Reading 1 Read the text. Match the paragraph titles A–F with the paragraphs 1–5. There is one extra title you do not need.
One-click shopping 1 ______ What can you buy online? These days you can buy food, cars, holidays and even a house with a few clicks and a credit card. In fact, it might be quicker to list the things that you can’t buy on the Internet. 2 ______ According to statistics, 85% of Internet users have bought something online. In 2006 only 10% of the world’s population shopped on the Internet. Two years later the figure was 40% – that’s nearly 900 million shoppers! 3 ______ It’s easy to see why people are choosing their computer instead of the high street. With city centres getting more and more crowded, and things like petrol and parking getting so expensive, it makes sense to avoid the crowds and shop from home. There are often great deals on the Internet too. 4 ______ Of course, there are disadvantages to shopping for things online. You can’t try clothes on before you buy, so they can sometimes be the wrong size, or disappointing when they arrive. And of course, Internet shoppers have to be patient and wait for the goods to arrive. 5 ______ So will Internet shopping replace shopping in town completely? It’s hard to say, but most people think it won’t, even with more and more Internet offers and possibilities. In the UK shopping with friends or family has become one of the most popular leisure activities. Many people simply enjoy going shopping.
A I’ll meet you in town D Saving time and money B Watch out for Internet crime! E Is this what I ordered? C It’s all there on the web F More and more customers
Use of English 2 Complete the text with the words below.
Angelina Jolie is an American 1____________. She's 36 and is attractive, kind and intelligent. She 2____________ many different types of 3____________, but she is often in 4____________ films, such as Lara Croft: Tomb Raider. She also 5____________ voices for animated films, and at the moment she 6____________ on Kung Fu Panda 2. She's very hard-working and 7____________ and she does a lot of voluntarywork for 8____________ with the United Nations. She's very 9____________ in her free time too. She likes 10____________ and she owns a small plane.
1 A actress B actor C player D working 2 A does B part C play D plays 3 A films B characters Cthey D actors 4 A America B action C animate D fun 5 A is doing B do C does D done 6 A is working B had worked C works D to work 7 A polite B rude C generous D arrogant 8 A charity B cross C living D her friends 9 A action B active C lazy D afraid 10 A to fly B is fly C flying D has flown
Writing 3 You have just been away for the weekend for your birthday. Write an email to your English-speaking friend. · Tell him/her where you went and whether you enjoyed it. · Say what you did on the day of your birthday. · Say what presents you got and which was your favourite.
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Examination Card N 14 I. Reading
Five people wrote about restaurants they had visited in London. Read the restaurant guide. Give a short answer to the question. Write your answers in the boxes after the questions .
Good value restaurant guide
1. Where can you try grilled mushrooms? a. Eco b. Blue Spice c. Tate Modern 7th floor café d. La Lanterna
2. What food can you try in the restaurant over the river? a. Indian b. British c. American d. Chinese
3. Who recommends the chicken with almonds? a. Sam b. Tinia c. Silvie d. Luke
4. Where were the most expensive prices? a. Blue Spice b. Tate Modern 7th floor café c. Cafe Naz d. Eco
5. What does Tina like ? a. the pizza bread b. garlic pizza c. chicken d. spicy food
II.Use of English
You are going to read a magazine article about the President of the USA. Some words are missing from the text. Choose the most appropriate word (A, B, C or D) for each gap. Write your answers in the boxes. Everyone thinks of the President of the United States as the most powerful man in the western world. But (1)_________the representatives of the 13 former British colonies met to draw up the constitution of the new country in 1788, a number of them ( 2)_________ sure if they needed to have a President at all. There were (3) a few who would have preferred a king, in spite of their successful war against the British king, George III. The decision was in doubt (4)_____ the last moment. One group(5) _______ to elect the president for life, while ( 6)_____ suggested that there should not be a President, because a Committee (7)______ govern the country better; the third (8)__ would have liked a President whose term of office would last seven years but who could not stand for re-election, because they were afraid he would spend his time ( 9)______ votes at the next election. In the end they ( 10)______ George Washington as President for four years and let him stand for reelection because they trusted him.
1. A. at time B. when C. then D. as soon as 2. A. weren’t B. are not C. were D. wasn’t 3. A. just B. even C. ever D. only 4. A. for B. during C. to D. until 5. A. had wanted B. was wanted C. wanted D. want 6. A. another B. other C. every one D. next 7. A. will B. was C. would be D. would 8. A. people B. group C. team D. citizen 9. A. looking for B. looks for C. in looking D. for looking 10. A. choose B. have chosen C. chose D. were chosen
III.Writing
Imagine a British university student is coming to your country for his/her year abroad to study your language. Write notes about these things. • where to stay (e.g. family, hostel) and places to visit • two possible cities to go to • what to do at the weekends ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Examination Card N 15 I.Reading Read and complete the text There are lots of beautiful, large houses in Britain. Many of them were built hundreds of years ago. 1) --------they were owned by very rich families. Today, many of them are owned by an organisation called The National Trust, which was created to look after them. The houses are kept in perfect condition, and visitors are allowed to look round them.2) ---------to learn how different life was in old house. Milk was never kept in the fridge, 3) ------------- Washing machines were only invented very recently, so washing was done by hand. In some cases, the house is still lived in today. 4) --------- visitors are only shown part of the house. The private rooms are kept closed to the public. These houses often have beautiful gardens, too. The gardens are looked after by professional gardeners. You usually have to pay to look round National Trust houses. Members of The National Trust are given a discount. This year, millions of people will be given the chance to see 5) -----------.
A) When this happens, B) because they didn’t have fridges! C) It’s interesting D) In the past , E) what life in an old country house was like.
II. Use of English Choose the correct answer Unseen London Of course, London is 1) ----------- for its attractions like Big Ben and the Tower of London. 2) --------------- of tourists look at these buildings every year – but not far from 3) ------------- places, there are other interesting sights. Next time you set 4) ----------- to visit London, why not plan to go to 5) ------------ of the places close to the center of the city that tourists rarely go to ? Get 6) ------------- a taxi and ask the driver to take you to Billingsgate fish market, for example. When you 7) ------------- at the market, you will be amazed at the 8) --------- and sounds of real London. You can ask the fish sellers about their 9) ------------ - and you don’t have to wait for hours to 10) ------------ a ticket!
1. a) famous b) popular c) amazed d) beautiful 2. a) some b) millions c) none d) all 3. a) its b) this c) these d) that 4. a) off b) up c) in d) out 5. a) any b) some c) many d) each 6. a) in b) out c) into d) up 7. a) come b) go c) arrive d) back 8. a)sights b) view c) look d) see 9. a) job b) products c) fish d) work 10. a) receive b) buy c) get d) sell
Writing One of your friends didn’t come to your birthday party. But she made a telephone call and congratulated you warmly. She asked you to write her a letter and tell everything in details about your party. Write a letter and tell: - the amount of guests visited your birthday party and the place of celebration; - who helped you to arrange everything; - the presents you had got. - ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Examination Card N 16 I.Reading. Read the text and match the headings (A-F) to the paragraphs(1-5).There is one extra heading that you do not need. PROTECTING ANIMALS Earth is home to many amazing animals, from tiny bacteria that we can’t even see, to huge whales. We share our planet with all these animals. Animals help us in many different ways and we must protect them. 1.____________________________- Many animals,like cows,sheep and chickens,are raised for food.Farmers raise them to give us meat,cheese,eggs and milk.We use animals to give us leather,wool and feathers.Around the world,animals are also used to help us with work. 2.____________________________ Insects,like beetles,flies and ants,help the planet,too.Bees fly from flower to flower to get nectar to make honey.People collect honey and enjoy eating it!Many insects are useful because they eat waste, and worms help us make compost and keep the soil healthy. 3.____________________________ Every animal has a special place to live which is called a habitat,but people are destroying a lot of these important habitats.When we cut down the rainforest trees,we destroy the habitat of hundreds of animals.The problems of hunters and pollution also have a huge impact on animal life. 4.____________________________ We must protect habitats and keep the countryside clean.Some countries have national or wildlife parks where wild animals can live safe from hunters.In Africa there are also safari parks where tourists from all around the world come to see the animals in their natural habitat. 5.____________________________ Wild animals are kept in zoos or animal reserves.If they are rare animals, the last ones can be kept safe there. They can have babies and there will be more of them again. Modern zoos keep animals in places similar to their natural habitat.Sometimes animals are taken back to their natural home when it’s safe. A Useful Minibeasts B We Need Animals C Zoos Today D Hunting E Animals in Danger F How to Protect Animals?
II. Use of English. Gap Fill. Read the text below. For questions (1-5) choose the correct answer (A-D).
Crime Does Pay the (1) ________ comedy from director Sam Martin, has to be one of the least interesting films I have (2) ________ seen. The acting is terrible and the story is much (3) ________than Martin’s other flop, Escape. Crime Does Pay was apparently more expensive than any other film this year, but it’s hard to see where the money (4)________. The plot concerns a gang of burglars who decide (5)_________ the most valuable painting in the world. Fine, except these criminals are far (6) ________ amusing than they should be. There isn’t a single real laugh in the whole movie. When I saw it, even younger members of the audience thought it was stupidly childish. Dean Richards, playing Scarnose(7)________ a slightly better job than the others, but there isn’t (8) ________ in it. When will Hollywood realise that as ticket prices get (9)________, more people are finding that the best form of entertainment is to spend an evening at home (10)________ a DVD?
III. Writing. Write a letter to a school magazine about a concert you have been to. Write notes about these things: ● the concert:when/where? ● the group:people in the group/kind of music/songs played ● problems: the music/the sound quality/heating/facilities/the time
Examination Card N 17 I Reading Read the text and order the events. Lost in the Pacific The disappearance of Amelia Earhart during the first round-the-world flight in 1937 remains a mystery. Was she a US spy, captured by Japanese, or did she simply crash? Amelia Earhart was born on 24 July 1897 in Atchison, Kansas. As a child she was never really happy. But when she left home in 1920 and went to California, she learned to fly, which she loved. In October 1922, she flew to 14,000 feet, establishing a new altitude record for women. In 1928 she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic. Then in 1929 she set a new women’s speed record of over 184 miles an hour. In 1931 she married Georg Putnam, a publisher. Two months after they had married, Amelia became the first person to fly across the USA coast-to-coast. In 1932 Amelia flew the Atlantic solo, and in 1934 she became the first person to cross the Pacific on a solo flight, from Hawaii to the US mainland. When she arrived, a huge crowd, newsreel cameras and a cable from President Roosevelt had been waiting for several hours to greet her. She became a magazine correspondent, a lecturer and even a fashion model. She was a woman who had achieved a success in a male-dominated world. But throughout it all, Amelia’s relationship with her family was distant and she rarely visited them. There were also rumours that her marriage with Putnam had become strained. Fame had exhausted Amelia and she decided to retire. She wanted to attempt one more record flight, around the equator. Her first attempt in March1937 achieved a new trans-Pacific record, but ended when her plane crashed in Honolulu while it was taking off. Financially, things were not good for Putnams, because the world flight had cost them more money than they had been expecting. But two months later, she began her second attempt on the world-record flight. Amelia and her co-pilot disappeared without trace on the morning of 2 July 1937 somewhere in the Pacific. The accepted version of the events is that they had been running low on fuel, and had crashed into the sea and drowned. But the US Navy had been receiving SOS massages from Amelia for four days after her disappearance. It appeared that the Japanese military took them to Saipan, where several people said they had seen them between August and October. There was even speculation that Amelia became involved in broadcasting radio propaganda from Tokyo. Other evidence suggests that she survived the Pacific War and returned to America, under US government protection, to live out her life in privacy. Perhaps one day the true fate of Amelia Earhart will come to light. But until then, Amelia Earhart still remains one of the world’s most famous missing persons. Life Stories, Amelia Earhart: The unsolved mystery by Randall Brink from Marie Claire magazine Number these events in the order they happened. a. achieved a Pacific speed record b. flew coast-to-coast across the USA c. disappeared in the Pacific d. became the first woman to fly the Atlantic e. learned to fly
II. Use of English. Complete the text with the correct words (A, B, C or D). Size zero At the age of 22, Luisel Ramos was 1__ a life that many girls and young women would envy. She was a top fashion model who spent her time 2__ from country to country to take part in major fashion shows. She was beautiful and 3__, tall and thin. She was earning a lot of money, too. But she was 4__, and wanted 5__ even more success in the world of fashion. In the months leading up to Uruguay’s Fashion Week in 2006, Luisel followed a strict diet of lettuce leaves and Diet Coke. Buy the time the fashion show arrived, she weighted around 45 kilos, despite being 1.75 metres 6__. Unfortunately, she didn’t stop 7__ about the harm the diet was doing to her health. The audience cheered as Luisel Ramos walked down the catwalk wearing the latest fashion from some of the world’s 8__ designers. But as she was returning to her dressing room, she collapsed and died. Doctors blamed her death on her very low bodyweight and lack of her essential nutrition. A month 9__ Luisel’s death, the Madrid Fasion Week banned models who were too thin from taking part , and Italian fashion designers also refused 10__ size zero’ models. 1. A making B doing C lead D leading 2. A to fly B flying C was flying D flew 3. A styled B styling C stylish D fashion 4. A relaxed B ambitious C moody D modest 5. A be B being C to be D become 6. A height B of height C tall D taller 7. A thought B to think C thinking D was thinking 8. A top B highest C most D more 9. A late B afterwards C after D later 10.A to use B using C us D used
III. Writing. You recently bought a piece electrical equipment, e.g. a fax machine, an alarm clock etc., and you are not satisfied with it. Write a letter of complaint. - Write when you have bought it; - What is wrong with the piece of equipment; - What you would like to happen; - Remember to use the layout forms appropriate for a letter of complaint.
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