Full steam ahead
Nowadays, there 0) are so many means of transport, from
TV bicycles and buses to sports cars and jet airplanes, that
travellers are spoilt for choice. In fact, 1) of us don't even think-
about how we travel; plane or train, it doesn't matter. Because, at the
end of the day, it's just about getting 2) one place to the other.
There are, however, some means of transport that have made an
impression on people and have taken 3) place in history. One
means of transport that truly won 4) hearts of many Americans
was the river steamboat. A steamboat, as its name indicates, is a boat
that is powered 5) steam. The steam rotates a paddlewheel or
propeller that in turn causes the boat to move forward.
In the 18th century, there were many attempts to build better
vessels, but it wasn't until 1807 that the first successful steamboat,
The Clermont, made a commercial voyage. These riverboats became
popular 6) the next few years and were used to transport
passengers and merchandise on the major rivers of America. The
Mississippi River was especially known 7) its riverboats, and
Mark Twain celebrated three steamboats in his book “Life on the
Mississippi”.
Steamboats have now disappeared from most American rivers,
but they have become a symbol of the Mississippi River. Many
people think of these boats when they hear the name Mississippi.
Fortunately, a small number of 8) are being used today to offer
river cruises so 9) people can get a feel of what it's like to
travel 10) steamboat
1. а) Tim was very exhausted. He tried keeping his eyes open, but he couldn't
b) James needed to borrow some money. He tried
to ask his best friend, but he was short of money, too.
c) Kids tried to put
the fireout but didn't succeed. Finally,someone called the firebrigade.
d) Kate rang the doorbell, but nobody answered. Then she tried
to knock on the door, but there was still nothing.
e) .A baby tried to
reach the toy on the table, but he wasn't tall enough.
f) Could you leave my room for some time? I'm trying to concentrate
2.
а)Our grandparents aren't able to look after themselves anymore. They need looking after.
b) Your hair is getting too long. It needs to cut
c) There is no need
in ironing my skirt. It looks nice and doesn't need
d) My coat is dirty. It needs cleaning
e) We worked hard and need a rest now. We want to
go away to a warm country for a short break.
Объяснение
ответ:3 Прочитайте ситуации и напишите предложения, как в примере. Используйте эти глаголы: потерять перерыв идти вверх сократить улучшить
Пример: Майк ищет свой кошелек. Он не может его найти и очень нервничает. - Он потерял это.
1. Маргарет не может ходить, и ее нога в гипсе. Это очень больно. 2. Английский у Марии был не очень хороший. Теперь это намного лучше. 3. У Тима в месяце не было шрама на щеке. Теперь у него есть шрам. 4. Этим утром я ожидал письма. Теперь у меня есть это. 5. На неделе штраф в автобусе был 6 $. Сейчас это 10 $.
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