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@@ -175,3 +175,64 @@ In class I was very slow, untidy and silent. I trembled with apprehension (anxie
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4. Reading lessons were less defficult. True.
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5. He learned to read after a few months at school. False.
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6. It was not easy for the class to understand what the boy was reading about. True.
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+~={green}1 Choose the right word to fill in the gaps.=~
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+Journalism has a very (*long*, far, large, deep) history. It (*dates*, runs, files, passes) back at (*once*, first, least, all) from ancient Rome, when written announcements (объявления) of deaths, marriages and military appointments were put up (rarely, now, never, *regularly*) in public places. It wasn't until the 15 century, however, that the (opening, party, *invention* - открытие, ceremony) of the printing press made it possible.
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+~={green}2 Use one world for each gap to complete the text=~
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+Nowadays, we have more and *more* free time, but I *don't* think we know what to do with it. It all depends on *what* we mean by a "good" use of *free* time. In my view, it means doing *something* creative, but not wasting your time.
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+~={green}3 Form new words to complete the text=~
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+Jane is *interested* in yoga. She *usually* does yoga in a local sports club. She attends (посещает) it with two *friends* of hers and they have a *wonderful* time together. *Swimming* is another acriviry she enjoys, both by herself and in a group. Jane is also good at *painting* and *cooking*. Besides (кроме), she travels every summer far and by.
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+~={green}4 Use the correct form of the verb in brackets=~
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+1. I have never eaten Chinese food before. I *am* very excited now because tomorrow night we *are going* to Chinese restaurant. My mother is phoning the restaurent now for reservations.
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+2. Alice was upset last night as her father didn't allow her to throw a party at home. Now she *is planning* to make a party at her Granny's. Tomorrow she *will vesit* her Granny to ask about it.
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+3. Before Christmas all shops and houses *are decorated* with colorful flags, cards and garlands. Presents *are sent* to the relatives and friends.
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+~={green}5 Use the correct form ot the adjective=~
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+1. She is the best student in the class.
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+2. Our visit took longer than we expected.
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+3. This is the most interesing game we have ever played.
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+4. My new shoes are comfortable than my old ones, and that's why I like them better.
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+5. Minsk is the biggest city in Belarus.
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+~={green}6 Fill in a\an\the where necessary=~
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+1. He went to Spain last summer.
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+2. The Rio Grande River forms the boundary between the USA and Mexico.
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+3. The President will be on TV tonight.
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+4. The sun is shining, but part of the sky is still covered by clouds.
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+5. Jack is an actor. Hes parents were actors, too.
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+6. Would you like a cup of tea?
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+7. I get one the train at the same place every day.
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+~={green}7 Uderline the correct variant=~
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+1. She is a small baby. She may not eat meat, but she may drink milk.
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+2. Whatever (чтобы ни было) you do, you mustn't touch that switch, it's dangerous.
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+3. These cakes are very tasty. You have to have one.
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+4. - I'd like some eggs, please. - How many? - Six, please. Are there any tomatoes?
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+5. Wold you like something to eat? - Don't worry, thanks. Everything is fine.
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+6. They can either go jogging or boating tonight.
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+7. Neither she nor her husband likes coffee.
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+8. The weather is sunny here in summer, isn't it?
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+9. I can do it myself.
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+10. I am feeling tired. - How can I help you?
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+~={green}8 Translate a short answer=~
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+1. I'm feeling tired. - So am I.
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+2. Mary isn't keen on tennis. - Neither is Mike.
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+3. I need a holiday. - So are my sisters.
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+4. Felix was ill yesterday. So is his friend.
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+~={green}9 Read the texts and choose the name for each question=~
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+~={yellow}Margo, 18, from Cameroon=~
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+I get up at 5:30 a.m. and help with the little children. There are 6 children in our family, my younger brothers and sisters and me. I get dressed at 6:30 and have breakfast. Then I walk to school with my frends. It's two kilometres away. School starts at 7:30 and finishes at 3:30. I love my lessons. When I get home I work in the vegetable garden and help my mum to make dinner. Then I do my homework and go to bed at 9:30 p.m.
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+~={yellow}Steve, 16, from Australia=~
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+I get up at 7:30 and have breakfast. It takes half an hour to get to school on foot. School starts at 8:45 and is over at 3:20. I study hard because I have exams this year. After school, I go home and do my homework. On Thursdays from 5:00 until 9:00 p.m. I work in the local supermarket to earn some money. Or, I meet my friends and go to the beach. We all love surfing. I go to bed at around 10:30.
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+~={yellow}Mitsuko, 17, from Japan=~
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+I get up at 6 and have breakfast. Then I catch the bus to school. School starts at 7:40 and lessons finish at 4.3 in the afternoon. After school, the students clean the classroom. We have extra activities like music and karate until 7:30. Then we go home for dinner. After dinner, I have a bath. Later, I start my homework. I don't finish it until 11:00. I go straight to bed after my homework because I'm very tired.
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