Who's who?

Exercise 1. Read the text about the USA and match the titles to the paragraphs. One title is extra.

A. Food
B. Greeting and introduction
C. Weather
D. Nature
E. National symbol
F. Size

1. Hello. My name is Collin. I am from California, the USA. I live with my parents and two younger sisters in the suburbs of LA (the short name for Los Angeles).

2. The United States of America is the w orld’s third largest country in size and almost the third largest in population. It is more than twice the size of the European Union. Spain is about 5% of the size of the US. There are 50 states and lots of things to see here.

3. In the US you will find a lot of nationalities, people come here from all around the world. So you can eat any type of food you want. You can have Chinese, Mexican, Indian, Italian, Russian food and many others. It’s all there. Yummy!

4. You can visit the mountains, the desert, the ocean, and the forests. But watch out for grizzly bears! They are one of the largest carnivores, or an­imals that eat meat, in the US.

5. The Statue of Liberty is one of the national symbols in my country. It’s the symbol of freedom. This 93-meter monument is located in New York City. It was a gift from France to the Americans in 1886. So you are wel­come to visit!

Exercise 2. Read the text and choose the right option.

Kids and their Brothers and Sisters

Jenny has got two brothers, Richard and Don. Richard is thirteen and Don is sixteen. Many girls in her class think it’s great to have big brothers. But Jenny thinks Richard is a pest (вредина). He is very unfair. He says she can’t watch TV late in the evening and she can’t play on his computer when he’s not at home. And hd calls her “Baby” !

Don is really nice. At weekends he plays table tennis with her. Sometimes he buys ice cream or chewing gum for her.

Jenny would like to have an elder sister. She thinks it would be great going shopping with her. And she would help her with her homework.
Benny has got a sister Laura. Laura is sixteen. Benny likes her and she likes him. When she has no homework, she plays cards with him. But not at weekends. Then she goes out with her friends.

Benny’s best friend is Phill. He sits next to Benny at school. He has no broth­ers or sisters, but he has two lovely dogs. In the afternoon he often goes to the park with them. There they can run and play.

Janet is the girl Benny likes best. She lives next door. She has an elder sister. Her name’s Emily. And she has three younger brothers. They always make a lot of noise. So Janet often comes to his place to watch TV or play games.

1.  Don and Richard are  ....
a). twins;    
b). Jenny’s best friends;    
c). teenagers.
2. Jenny likes ....
a). her brothers;        
b). Richard more;    
c). Don more.
3 . Richard doesn’t let her ....
a). read his  books;
b). stay up late at  night;
c). eat ice cream.
4 . At weekends Don ....
a). calls Jenny “ baby”;
b). plays sport games with his  sister;
c). plays on his  computer.
5. Jenny would  like ....
a). to have a big  sister;
b). to have three older  brothers;
c). to do homework.
6. At weekends Laura  ....
a). plays with  Benny;
b). goes out with her friends;
c). has a lot of homework.
7.  Phill  ... .
a). has three lovely dogs;
b). sits next to Janet at school;
c). sits next to  Benny.
8.  Emily is ... .
a). Janet’s elder sister;
b). Benny’s best friend;
c). Janet’s younger sister.

Exercise 3. a). Read the text and mark the statem ents True (T), False (F), Not Stated (NS).

My name’s Matthew Calwick but everybody calls me Mattie. I’m twelve years old and I go to Slighton Elementary School.

I live in Blackpool in the north-west of England with my mum. Unfortuna­tely, my parents are divorced (в разводе). I don’t often see my father be­cause he moved to Winchester last year.

My mum’s name’s Sarah. She’s 39 years old and she’s a teacher in Blackpool High School. She teaches Music and History. She likes her job a lot as well as her students. Students love my mum because she is very patient, sympathetic and cheerful.

My mum isn’t very tall (about 160 cm) and she is slim. She has brown hair and blue eyes. She wears glasses. I think she is beautiful and looks much youngerthan she is. She likes wearing fashionable clothes. So she is very pretty.

My mum always understands me. I can tell her everything. We spend a lot of time together. She helps me with my homework if I have any prob­lems. In the evenings we often play board games or just talk.

At the weekends she comes to my matches (I play football) or to my con­certs (I play the guitar). She is very proud of me. After matches she invites me and my friends to eat an ice cream, to see a film or we go bowling. She likes my friends a lot.

In her free time she meets her friends - her best friend is my English teacher. They go to the sports centre. They swim and play table tennis. My mum goes to a dance class, too. She learns salsa and does it very well. She loves reading she has hundreds of books.
This is my mum and that’s why I think she’s the greatest woman in the world.

1. Matthew lives  in the  UK.
2. He is a high school student.    
3. He has a big family.    
4. Mattie’s father is a doctor.
5. His father lives in another town.
6. His mother teaches in his school.
7. She has got long  hair.
8. She doesn’t wear glasses.    
9. Sarah’s clothes are very modern.    
10. Mattie’s English teacher doesn’t know his mother.  
11. Sarah likes dancing.
12. She  cooks  well.

b). Read the text again and say why the students love Sarah as a teacher.

Here we are!

Exercise 1. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the missing words from the box, one word is extra.

Apartment/family suite

The apartment is very large with very nice views of the Old Town Square. The apartment consists of a sitting room and a ________ . These two ________ are not separate, as you need to walk through the sitting room to get into the bedroom or the ________ . There are doors_________ the rooms, so as to make it separate for the evening. It is more suitable for a group of friends or a family.

The front sitting room has a large leather________ , which can be used as an extra double bed for two persons, tw o _________ and a table. The _________ makes it very cosy, as well as th e _________ on the walls. The bedroom has a large king-size_________ and a leather sofa, which can also be used as an extra double bed for two persons. The floors are cov­ered w ith________ .The amenities (удобства) of the room include a mini­bar, internet connection, TV with satellite, telephone, safe, mobile, air-conditioning, hairdryer and so on.
No. of people/ this room: 6 people max.
No. of adults/ this room: 4 adults max.
b). Read the text again and say why six people can live in the apartment.

Exercise 2. Read the texts and match the names to the descriptions of the rooms. One name is extra.
A. LIVING ROOM
B. BATHROOM
C. KITCHEN
D. BEDROOMS
E. DINING ROOM

1. Upgraded appliances (современное оборудование) include a Ken- more Dishwasher, a new ceramic sink, a new GE microwave oven and a refrigerator with an icemaker. Pull out shelves are made by Kraft Made. The dishes, glasses and flatware are sets for a minimum of 9 people. Built-in wall speakers provide excellent sound and make cooking more pleasant.

2. Before you buy furniture for this room, analyze what kind of space you have. For smaller homes it can also be a multi purpose room. It can be a home office or a place to do homework, or a place for socializing. Find your own style. Dining tables come in many different shapes. Round tables are great for seating a few people, and are good for conversations. Think if you want armchairs or chairs there. A carpet can make the room feel richer.

3. There is a TV with a remote in each room and all have stereos (cas­sette/CD/radio). Each room has a pine dresser and a night stand with a lamp, an alarm clock, a phone, phone books and a pen/paper. The pillows and bed skirts are made by Ralph Lauren. Each bed has an extra blanket and a pillow or two. There is a separate closet/dressing area for each bed with an extra mirror. All rooms have high ceilings and wood blinds on windows.

4. All sinks are raised high for ease of use. There are some closet shelves. There is a decorative shower curtain and a towel rack with towels, paper basket, toilet paper and toilet brushes. Accessories include a soap dish, a glass or two, small bottles of shampoo, mouthwash and soap. Extra towels, soap, tissues and toilet paper are in each vanity cabinet. There are decorative rugs under all sinks.

Exercise 3. Read the text and mark the statements True (T), False (F), Not Stated (NS).

Orchard Road is the main shopping street of Singapore. It is a major tour­ist attraction but local people as well visit it regularly. It is 2.2 kilometers long. It got its name after the fruit orchards that the road led to in the mid-1800s. Orchard Road is full of malls, numerous upmarket restau­rants, coffee chains, cafes, nightclubs and hotels. Plaza Singapura is a major shopping centre in Orchard.

It is also the site of the official residence of the President of Singapore, the Istana. The Istana is at Orchard Road’s southern end and on the northern side of Orchard Road are the Botanic Gardens. Each Christmas, Orchard Road is decorated with Christmas lights. The Christmas decorations along Orchard Road are famous for their beauty, with reindeer on palm trees and gingerbread houses covered with fake (искусственный) snow.

1. Orchard Street is the longest street in Singapore.
2. Orchard Street is called so because there were gardens in its place.
3. Now it’s a great shopping area.
4. There are still wonderful gardens at the end of the street. 
5. Plaza Singapura is the oldest shopping center.
6. The President’s residence is not far from Orchard Street.
7. If you walk along Orchard Street you can see the president of the country in front of his office.
8. The best time for tourists to come to Singapore is December.
b) Read the text again and say why Christmas is attractive to tourists in Singapore.

Getting around

Exercise 1. Read the text and fill in the gaps with the words from the box to complete the text. One word is extra.

Road _______ When Walking

Where there is a ______ , use it.

If you are looking after somebody younger than you, always _______ their hand when using the _______.

Where there is no pavement, walk on the right hand ______ of the road to face the _______ coming towards you.

Take special ______ if you can’t see the road very far ahead.

Help other road users see you.______ or carry something light coloured or bright.

To cross the road safely:

1. Find a place to cross.
2. Stop just before you get to the ______.
3. Look all around for traffic and ______ .
4. If traffic is coming, _______ .
5. When it is safe, go straight across the road - do n o t keep ooking and listening while you cross.
b) Read the text again and say what road safety rule is different in Russia.

Exercise 2. Read the text and match the titles to the sections of Cycling Safety Rules. One title is extra.

A. RIDING A BIKE
B. CYCLING IN THE DARK
C. CYCLING NEAR ANIMALS
D. BEFORE YOU SET OFF
E. PARKING YOUR CYCLE
F. CHECK OUT YOUR BIKE

1. Make sure your cycle is safe to ride - your brakes and tyres should be working well. Make sure your front and back lights work well, and your back reflector is clean. When you have to carry anything on your cycle, use a bike bag or basket.
2. Always wear a cycle helmet that is the correct size - it will help to pro­tect your head if you fall off. Do not ride a bike that is too big or small as it can affect your balance.
3. Wear reflective clothing and/or accessories (belt, arm or ankle bands) or a backpack in the dark. You must not cycle at night without a white front light, a red back light and a red reflector at the back.
4. Before starting off, turning right or left, overtaking, or stopping, you must look behind and make sure it is safe and then give a clear arm signal to show what you want to do. You must not ride on the pavement unless there are special signs. Always keep both hands on the handlebars.
Be very careful near lorries and buses. Do not ride in the space between the vehicle and the kerb. When turning from one road to another, give way to pedestrians who are crossing that road.
5. Always park your cycle thoughtfully so that it is not in the way of other people. It is best to use a cycle stand if there is one. Lock it to prevent it from being stolen and have the frame marked with your postcode.

Exercise 3. Arrange the dialogue in the logical order:
- And in my route there are only five and it is quicker.
- Or we can go to Holborn, change to the Piccadilly Line and the second stop will be Piccadilly Circus.
- Look at the map, Mary. We are at the Bank now. It is the Central Line.
- We can go to Oxford Circus and change there to the Bakerloo Line and the next station will be Piccadilly Circus.
- Let’s count the stops. In my variant there are six stops.
- OK, let’s try your variant.
- We need to go to Piccadilly Circus.