Nowadays watching television is a very popular way to relax.
As a 21st century person, I am interested in everything that exists today, I mean gadgets, the Internet, television.
They are so deeply embedded in our daily lives and it is hard to imagine even a day without them.
So I like to watch TV, it brings me great pleasure and joy.
I cannot choose one program, because I like many of them, but nevertheless, I most of all I prefer the children's channel - Disney.
This channel shows Disney cartoons, movies and also family programmes.
Besides, I love the STS channel, for there they show interesting movies and TV series, as well as my favourite programme "Ural dumplings". However, I try not to spend a lot of time in front of the screen. I usually watch music programmes, new and interesting films, funny cartoons and educational programs.
I agree that television cannot be removed from our everyday life, but, in my opinion, to grow smart and intelligent person you need to read a lot of instructive books and stories.
1. “You need to stop drinking so much coffee,” Liam said to Sharon.
Liam _urged_ Sharon to stop drinking so much coffee.
2. “OK, I’ll make a parkin cake for Bonfire Night,” Lucy said.
Lucy _agreed _ to make a parkin cake for Bonfire Night.
3. “You always use too much salt in your cooking,” John said to me.
John _complained_ that I always used too much salt in my cooking.
4. “You must try my jerk chicken,” Carol told us.
Carol _insisted_ on us trying her jerk chicken.
5. “Would you like to have dinner at our house on Sunday?” Nina said to them.
Nina _invited_ them to have dinner at their house on Sunday.
Task. Complete each sentence with the correct noun formed from the words in brackets.
1. Mrs Smith has been a RESIDENT of Mornington Crescent for thirty years. (RESIDE)
2. Ernest Hemingway is Jenny’s favourite NOVELIST; she loves his books. (NOVEL)
3. Elvis Presley was a famous rock MUSICIAN in the USA. (MUSIC)
4. Christopher Columbus was a SAILOR who explored the seven seas. (SAIL)
5. Richard Branson is a successful BUSINESSMAN . (BUSINESS)
6. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th PRESIDENT of the United States of America. (PRESIDE)
Task. Choose the correct item.
1. Callum really takes AFTER his dad. He’s just as talented an artist as him.
2. I heard that the supermarket is taking ON more staff.
3. I’m thinking of taking UP a sport.
4. Another company has taken OVER our business.
Total [10]
Reading
Task. Read the text and complete the gaps (A-G) with the parts of sentences (1-8). One part is extra.
The Part-Time Princess
Many teens take part-time jobs during summer to help them save money. It’s common for a teenager to take up a job as a waiter or a sales assistant or A) 5_work as a server in a fast food restaurant _, but what about some more unusual career opportunities? Let’s look at Sarah Lang, 17-year-old from Chicago, USA.
I have a job pretending to be a princess at children’s parties. It’s not a normal job but I B) 4_wouldn’t want to do anything else _ ! Parents hire me to turn up in a costume, usually as a famous film character, and play games with the children. I tell stories, C) 3_sing songs and make up party games_ . It’s great fun! One day I’m Elsa from Frozen, the next I can be Princess Fiona from Shrek or Snow White. On some occasions, I have a “prince” joining me to perform at the party. Last week, for example, the parents wanted to hire Sleeping Beauty and Prince Charming. So, I took my friend Jerry, who works as a prince or cartoon hero for children’s parties, and off we went!
The best part of the job is seeing the children’s faces D) 8_light up when I walk in _ . Often, the children have no idea I’m coming, so it’s a great surprise. Sometimes though, E) 7_the kids can ask me difficult questions_ . Some children don’t believe that I’m a real princess, so I have to think quickly and F) 1 _convince them I’m an actual princess _ .
All in all, it’s a great job and I think I’ll do it again next summer. I want to be an actress when I’m older, G) 6_so it’s all good practice for my future career _ !
Объяснение:
Nowadays watching television is a very popular way to relax.
As a 21st century person, I am interested in everything that exists today, I mean gadgets, the Internet, television.
They are so deeply embedded in our daily lives and it is hard to imagine even a day without them.
So I like to watch TV, it brings me great pleasure and joy.
I cannot choose one program, because I like many of them, but nevertheless, I most of all I prefer the children's channel - Disney.
This channel shows Disney cartoons, movies and also family programmes.
Besides, I love the STS channel, for there they show interesting movies and TV series, as well as my favourite programme "Ural dumplings". However, I try not to spend a lot of time in front of the screen. I usually watch music programmes, new and interesting films, funny cartoons and educational programs.
I agree that television cannot be removed from our everyday life, but, in my opinion, to grow smart and intelligent person you need to read a lot of instructive books and stories.
1. “I’m going for an interview this Monday afternoon,” Martin said.
Martin said HE was going for an interview THAT Monday afternoon.
2. “Aibek isn’t working today,” she says.
She says that HE isn’t working TODAY.
3. “I repaired three computers for customers yesterday,” Carol said.
Carol said SHE had repaired three computers for customers the day BEFORE.
4. “We’re very busy in the shop now,” they said.
They said that THEY were very busy in the shop THEN.
5. “I will start my new summer job tomorrow,” he said.
He said that HE would start HIS summer job THE NEXT DAY.
Task. Complete the sentences with the appropriate introductory verbs from the list below.
• insisted • complained • urged • invited • agreed
1. “You need to stop drinking so much coffee,” Liam said to Sharon.
Liam _urged_ Sharon to stop drinking so much coffee.
2. “OK, I’ll make a parkin cake for Bonfire Night,” Lucy said.
Lucy _agreed _ to make a parkin cake for Bonfire Night.
3. “You always use too much salt in your cooking,” John said to me.
John _complained_ that I always used too much salt in my cooking.
4. “You must try my jerk chicken,” Carol told us.
Carol _insisted_ on us trying her jerk chicken.
5. “Would you like to have dinner at our house on Sunday?” Nina said to them.
Nina _invited_ them to have dinner at their house on Sunday.
Task. Complete each sentence with the correct noun formed from the words in brackets.
1. Mrs Smith has been a RESIDENT of Mornington Crescent for thirty years. (RESIDE)
2. Ernest Hemingway is Jenny’s favourite NOVELIST; she loves his books. (NOVEL)
3. Elvis Presley was a famous rock MUSICIAN in the USA. (MUSIC)
4. Christopher Columbus was a SAILOR who explored the seven seas. (SAIL)
5. Richard Branson is a successful BUSINESSMAN . (BUSINESS)
6. Abraham Lincoln was the 16th PRESIDENT of the United States of America. (PRESIDE)
Task. Choose the correct item.
1. Callum really takes AFTER his dad. He’s just as talented an artist as him.
2. I heard that the supermarket is taking ON more staff.
3. I’m thinking of taking UP a sport.
4. Another company has taken OVER our business.
Total [10]
Reading
Task. Read the text and complete the gaps (A-G) with the parts of sentences (1-8). One part is extra.
The Part-Time Princess
Many teens take part-time jobs during summer to help them save money. It’s common for a teenager to take up a job as a waiter or a sales assistant or A) 5_work as a server in a fast food restaurant _, but what about some more unusual career opportunities? Let’s look at Sarah Lang, 17-year-old from Chicago, USA.
I have a job pretending to be a princess at children’s parties. It’s not a normal job but I B) 4_wouldn’t want to do anything else _ ! Parents hire me to turn up in a costume, usually as a famous film character, and play games with the children. I tell stories, C) 3_sing songs and make up party games_ . It’s great fun! One day I’m Elsa from Frozen, the next I can be Princess Fiona from Shrek or Snow White. On some occasions, I have a “prince” joining me to perform at the party. Last week, for example, the parents wanted to hire Sleeping Beauty and Prince Charming. So, I took my friend Jerry, who works as a prince or cartoon hero for children’s parties, and off we went!
The best part of the job is seeing the children’s faces D) 8_light up when I walk in _ . Often, the children have no idea I’m coming, so it’s a great surprise. Sometimes though, E) 7_the kids can ask me difficult questions_ . Some children don’t believe that I’m a real princess, so I have to think quickly and F) 1 _convince them I’m an actual princess _ .
All in all, it’s a great job and I think I’ll do it again next summer. I want to be an actress when I’m older, G) 6_so it’s all good practice for my future career _ !
1. convince them I’m an actual princess
2. I need a car to get from one party to the next
3. sing songs and make up party games
4. wouldn’t want to do anything else
5. work as a server in a fast food restaurant
6. so it’s all good practice for my future career
7. the kids can ask me difficult questions
8. light up when I walk in
Total [8]
Total marks_ /18
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