B. Read the writing task and the story on the next page, and answer T
Write A story
A. Discuss.
What's the most dangerous situation you have ever been
in? How did you feel?
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the questions. When it is possible, underline words/phrases in the
story to justify your answers.
An international magazine has organised a short story competition
and you have decided to enter. The competition rules say that the
story must end with the following words:
They were lucky to be alive.
1. Has the writer ended the story appropriately?
2. What tenses does the writer use throughout the story?
3. What words/phrases does the writer use to link ideas?
4. Why does the writer use Direct Speech in the story?
The advantages of wearing a school uniform / Приемущества ношения школьной формы:
1) it keeps pupils tidy - ученики выглядят опрятно;
сосредоточиться на обучении;
3) it saves a lot of time and money - экономит много времени и денег;
4) everyone can afford it - каждый может себе позволить;
5) you can customise your uniform - можно переделать форму под себя;
6) you can put on some jewelry to look smart - можно надеть украшения, чтобы выглядеть элегантно;
7) democratic: no competition among pupils - демократично: нет конкуренции между учениками;
The disadvantages / недостатки:
1) it doesn’t give a choice - нет даёт выбора;
2) you don’t look cool - не выглядишь круто;
3) you can’t keep up-to-date with fashion - не идёшь в ногу с модой;
4) it cannot be liked by everyone - форма может нравиться не всем;
5) you can’t feel good in the uniform - не чувствуешь себя хорошо в форме;
6) you cannot express your individuality - не можешь выражать свою индивидуальность;
7) cannot wear clothes you like - не можешь носить одежду, которая нравится.
Ex.8
The table is set by us
A picture is drown by me
The blue shoes are worn by them
The ball was caught by them
The book isn't opened by him
The letter wasn't written by you
Are you picked up by your mum?
Is thief caught by police officer?
Ex.9
The Nile is the longest river in the world.
In Mark’s opinion History is more difficult than Geography. However, it is more interesting .
Antarctica is one of the coldest places on Earth.
Greece is hotter than England.
Mirror, mirror on the wall, who’s the prettiest of them all?
Elvis Presley is one of the most popular rock singers ever.
Jenny is taller than Alice even though she is younger.
Switzerland is one of the richest countries in the world.
People in Africa are the poorest in the world.
Alexander was a better businessman than Henry.
Ex.10
She wouldn’t have failed her entrance exams if she worked harder.
You would be able to buy that jacket if you hadn’t spent all your money.
She wouldn’t have left you if you weren't so rude to her.
He wouldn't have eaten that sandwich if he had seen you drop it on the floor.
If it had snowed, we would have gone skiing.
I would have invited you to the party if had had your number.
If she had known it was your birthday, she would have bought you a present.
If I had had some flour, I would have made pizza.
They would have gone to the beach if it had been sunny.
If I had seen the robbery this afternoon, I would have called the police.
Ex.11
I can do it myself.
He made himself a cup of tea.
Don’t play with the knife; you can hurt yourself.
Tom prefers living by himself.
There are computer games where you can play against yourself. You always win!
I am proud of myself.
Behave yourself!
Alan made this dish himself.
He cut himself with the knife while he was sharpening it.
She often talks to herself when she is upset.
Ex.12
Wise - wisdom
Good - goodness
Vacant - vacancy
Sweet - sweetness
Human - humanity
Free - freedom
Proud - pride
Brave - bravery
Novel - novelty
Poor - poorness