Speaking THINK! Answer the questions. 5 1 Why is Fleming described as sloppy? 2 Percy Spencer is famous for his curiosity. Find evidence of this in the text. 3 Imagine you are Percy Spencer. In three minutes write how you invented the microwave and how you felt. Writing LI
The Eurostar is a high-speed train and was launched in 1994. It is said to be the fastest train in Europe and was built to link the UK, France and Belgium. In 1996 a second train station was opened in Ashford in Kent. In 2007 most of Eurostar servieces were moved from Waterloo International to St Pancras, London.
Many records were broken by Eurostar. In 2003 it was recorded as the fastest in the UK. It has since broken the record for the journey between Paris and London. The journey is now done in less than two hours four minutes.
B: If I were you, I would get a new one.
2. A: If you did not help me, I would never pass the driving test.
B: I was glad to be of assistance.
3. A: Can I go to the cinema tonight?
B: OK. As long as you will do your chores first.
4. A: If you go to the chemist's, will you get me some vitamin tablets?
B: No problem.
5. A: Unless you practise regularly, you do not bbecome a good golf player.
B: I know. I’ll try my best.
6. A: That bag seems too heavy for the old woman.
B: If I were you, I would offer to carry it for her.