Reading Task 1. Read to the conversation between Harry and Elizabethtwice.
Harry: Hey, Elizabeth, how would you like to go see a movie tonight?
Elizabeth: Sounds great! What would you like to see?
Harry: I don't know... how about that new horror movie at the Arlington Theater?
Elizabeth: Oh, I heard about that. It sounds a little scary to me. I'm more into romantic movies. Or maybe a romantic comedy.
Harry: No way! I hate that kind of stuff!
Elizabeth: Really? Well then, what kinds of movies do you like?
Harry: I guess I'm really into action and adventure type of movies.
Elizabeth: Oh yeah, well I guess they are okay, as long as they aren't too bloody. I also heard about this great new musical that just came out. What do you think about that?
Harry: Musical? I don't know. That doesn't sound too exciting. Is there anything we can agree on?
Elizabeth: It doesn't seem like it. Oh, I remember another movie that came out last week. It's a mystery and it had a little romance and some action, too. I heard it's pretty exciting because nobody can guess who the killer is and it has a surprise ending. What do you think about that one?
Harry: I guess that doesn't sound too bad. What time does it start?
Mark sentences as True or False.
1. A horror movie is scary.[1]
True False
2. Harry likes movies about love.[1]
True False
3. Harry really hates action and adventure movies.[1]
True False
Fill in the gaps with ONE word.
4. Musicals do not sound too for Harry.[1]
5. I heard it's pretty exciting because nobody can guess who the [1]
is.
Total [5]
Reading
Task 2. Read the text about Alex’s hometown.
My town – Newquay
Newquay is a small town on the Atlantic coast in the south of England. It has got great beaches and is the best place to surf in the United Kingdom. There are lots of surf schools where you can learn how to surf. I go surfing with my friends every weekend.
I love Newquay because there are lots of other things to do as well as surfing. If you like water sports, you can go kayaking, water-skiing or coasteering. Coasteering involves rock climbing, jumping into the sea and swimming in the same activity. So, you should always go with a special instructor.
If you like animals you can also visit the Blue Reef Aquarium and see lots of different fish and even sharks. You can also go horse riding on the beach or visit Newquay Zoo. There are lots of other attractions too like mini golf and bowling.
Circle the 3 things Alex writes about.
A) Rainy weather in Newquay
B) Water activities in Newquay
C) Interesting history of Newquay
D) Water attraction to visit in Newquay
E) Tasty meals in Newquay
Location of Newquay in England[3]
Complete the sentences below, follow the sentence structure:
4. Alex likes Newquay because he can go …[1]
5. While coasteering you should always take a special instructor with you because it involves…[1]
Total [5
Writing
Task 3. Choose ONE of the topics below. Follow the tips for writing.
▪ Answer all the questions.
▪ Spell topical vocabulary accurately.
▪ Use prepositions of time, location and direction.
Topic 1. Our countryside
Think about your home place (home town or village) and write some information about it.
▪ Where do you live? Write about its location.
▪ Do you like this town / village? Why?
▪ What is your favourite place in this town / village? Where is it located?
▪ What can you do in your home town / village? Write about some winter or summer activities and sports.
Topic 2. Drama and comedy
Think about your genre preferences and write some information about your experience.
▪ Do you like watching films on the weekdays or on Sundays? Why?
▪ Can you name your favourite cinema? Where is it located?
▪ How do you usually get to your favourite cinema?
▪ What is your favourite movie? Why do you like it?
My Favourite Hero
My favourite hero is Tony Stark known as Iron Man. I know that it is a character from Marvel comics but I first saw him in the film "Iron Man".
Tony Stark is a genius and billionaire. His corporation sells weapons to the government but at some point he realises that his weapons can get to the wrong hands and cause misery. Then he makes a sophisticated suit and becomes Iron Man. His aim now is to fight evil.
I love Tony Stark because his superpower is not the suit, but his cleverness. Another reason for my choice is Tony Stark's flaws. I like that he is as imperfect as any ordinary person. He is prideful and arrogant, he is self-centered. His intentions are often good but the consequences of his actions do not always match his expectations. Anyway, he keeps changing and gradually turns into a selfless hero.
Tony Stark is a symbol of hope that we, people, will always be able to cope with any difficulties.
Мой любимый герой
Мой любимый герой — Тони Старк, известный как Железный Человек. Я знаю, что это персонаж из комиксов Marvel, но я впервые увидел его в фильме «Железный человек».
Тони Старк — гений и миллиардер. Его корпорация продает оружие правительству, но в какой-то момент он понимает, что его оружие может попасть в чужие руки и причинить страдания. Затем он делает высокотехнологичный костюм и становится Железным Человеком. Теперь его цель — бороться со злом.
Я люблю Тони Старка, потому что его суперсила не в не костюме, а в уме. Еще одна причина моего выбора — недостатки Тони Старка. Мне нравится, что он такой же несовершенный, как любой обычный человек. Он гордый и высокомерный, он эгоцентричен. Его намерения часто бывают хорошими, но последствия его действий не всегда соответствуют ожиданиям. Во всяком случае, он продолжает меняться и постепенно превращается в самоотверженного героя.
Тони Старк — символ надежды, что мы, люди, всегда сможем справиться с любыми трудностями.
I want to tell you about my favorite character of fairy tales – Prince Ivan. Very often it can be found on the pages of the books and to follow his exciting adventures in the magical stories.
I think that this character includes most of the best traits. He is generous and kind, always ready to help needy people, boldly enters into the struggle with evil. Ivan always does what is right and doesn't require reward for their actions, that is why, at the end of any adventure, it always waits for good reward. It seems to me that these stories teach that evil acts always meet evil, but goodness is rewarded much more.
Like any man, Ivan is not very good quality. Sometimes he begins to doubt their abilities, but the other characters that surround him, help Ivan to believe in themselves. And then the Prince continues on his way.
I really like his courageous and strong character. Ivan understands very well how to communicate with people and animals, where you can ask, and who need to order.
From the pages of fairy tales, Ivan Tsarevich gives us a lesson that many results in life have persistently and courageously to achieve, showing not only their hard work and perseverance, but also using wit and cunning. This especially helps him in his struggle with evil characters. And he shows that always and everywhere you need to do right.For me the image of Ivan is very similar to images of modern and trendy super-heroes. I believe that every child reading the fairy tale about Ivan-Tsarevich, think about the fact that good deeds are always appreciated more.
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Иван царевич - мой любимый сказочный герой
Хочу вам рассказать про моего любимого героя сказок – Ивана-царевича. Очень часто его можно встретить на страницах книжек и следить за его увлекательными приключениями в волшебных историях.
Я думаю, что этот персонаж включает в себя большинство самых лучших черт характера. Он благородный и добрый, всегда готов прийти на нуждающимся людям, смело вступает в борьбу со злом. Иван-царевич всегда поступает справедливо и не требует вознаграждений за свои поступки, именно поэтому, в конце любых приключений, его всегда ждет хорошее вознаграждение. Мне кажется, что такие истории учат тому, что на злые поступки всегда отвечают злом, а вот добро вознаграждается намного больше.
Как и любой человек, Иван-царевич имеет и не очень хорошие качества. Иногда он начинает сомневаться в своих силах, но другие герои, которые окружают его Ивану поверить в себя. И тогда царевич продолжает свой путь.
Еще мне очень нравится его мужественный и твердый характер. Иван-царевич очень хорошо понимает как общаться с людьми и животными, где можно попросить, а кому нужно приказать.
Со страниц сказок Иван-царевич дает нам урок, что многих результатов в жизни приходиться упорно и смело добиваться, показывая не только свое трудолюбие и упорство, но и используя смекалку и хитрость. Особенно это ему в борьбе со злыми героями. А еще он показывает, что всегда и во всем нужно поступать справедливо.Для меня образ Ивана-царевича очень похож на образы современных и модных супер-героев. Я считаю, что каждый ребенок, прочитав сказку об Иване-царевиче, задумывается о том, что добрые дела всегда ценятся больше.