As a volunteer in rural Peru, American college student Joseph Linzon saw 1) many / many problems. He remembered that 2) many residents did not have access to electricity for electronic devices such as laptops and mobile phones. When he was 3) hiking through many / many remote villages, an idea came to his mind. While walking, you generate 4) some / some energy, how about shoes that convert this energy into electricity. Based on this idea, Powersole was born, a shoe that generates electricity to charge electronic devices. Back home, Joseph spent 5) several / all days in his family's garage developing his idea. He did not have 6) any / little education in science, so he asked a friend 7) a little / a little help until he came up with his first prototype of shoes. The shoes are equipped with a USB charging port. Joseph has received 8) much / much recognition for his invention and plans to produce low-cost footwear for electronic devices. developing countries. Joseph says he gets 9) great / tremendous satisfaction from finding solutions to various problems.
5.Portfolio write a paragraph describing your bedroom (30-50 words ). Use Ex. 2 as a model.
My bedroom
What is your bedroom like ? My bedroom is nice ! It is not so big but it is very cosy . There is a lot of furniture in it. The wallpapers are pink in my room. The curtains are short . My bedroom is very light and comfortable to live in. I've got a small bed, a desk , a chair and a wardrobe. There is a bed under the window. There is a computer and a lamp on my desk. I haven't got a TV but I've got DVD -player. I like my bedroom very much. I like to spend my free time there .
A They want to have a rest.
B They want to be busy.
C They don't want to relax.
2. Why do people collect books?
A They can work skilfully with their hands.
B They are fond of reading.
C They want to sell them.
3. Where do hobbyists find books for their collection?
A In the museums,
B At jumble sales.
CIn the libraries.
4. What do subject collections usually consist of?
A Books on a particular subject.
B Different editions of a single book.
C Books with different printing styles.
5. Whom do often book collectors present their collections?
A To the libraries.
B To the jumble-sales.
C To the computer centres.