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1) Read the text and decide if the following statements are T (TRUE) or F (FALSE) We’re Living Faster, But Are We Living Better? Not long ago people believed that in the future we would work less, have more free time, and be more relaxed But sadly this has not happened Today we work harder, work longer hours, and are more stressed than ten years ago We walk faster, talk faster, and sleep less than previous generations And although we are obsessed with machines which save us time, we have less free time than our parents and grandparents had But what is this doing to our health? An American journalist James Gleick in a new book, Faster: the acceleration of just about everything, says that people who live in cities are suffering from ‘hurry sickness’ – we are always trying to more things in less time As a result, our lives are more stressful He says that if we don’t slow down, we won’t live as long as our parents For most people, faster doesn’t mean better No time for the news Newspaper articles today are shorter and the headlines are bigger Most people don’t have enough time to read the articles, they only read the headlines! On TV and the radio, newsreaders speak more quickly than ten years ago No time for stories In the USA there is a book called One-Minute Bedtime Stories for children These are shorter versions of traditional stories, specially written for ‘busy parents’ who want to save time! No time to listen Some answerphones now have ‘quick playback’ buttons so that we can re-play people’s messages faster – we can’t waste time listening to people speaking at normal speed No time to relax Even when we relax we everything more quickly Ten years ago when people went to art galleries they spent ten seconds looking at each picture Today they spend just three seconds! No time for slow sports In the USA the national sport, baseball, is not as popular as before it is a slow game and matches take a long time Nowadays many people prefer faster and more dynamic sports like basketball but more time in our cars The only thing that is slower than before is the way we drive Our cars are faster but the traffic is worse so we drive more slowly We spend more time sitting in our cars, feeling stressed because we are worried that we won’t arrive on time Experts predict that in ten years’ time the average speed on the road in cities will be 17 km/h What machines help people? Machines help people save their time What is the name of the sickness that we are suffering from? The name of the sickness that we are suffering from ‘hurry sickness’ What should we to live as long as our parents? We should slow down to live as long as our parents How people read articles? The people read the headlines when they read articles What is the name of the book for children in the USA? The name of the book for children in the USA is ‘One-Minute Bedtime Stories for children’ What buttons some answerphones now have? Some answerphones now have ‘quick playback’ buttons How long did people spend looking at a picture in galleries 10 years ago? 10 years ago, people spend 10 seconds looking at a picture in galleries Why people spend more time sitting in their cars? People spend more time sitting in their cars because the traffic is worse so we drive more slowly The writer wrote the article to encourage us to work more and relax less F People today are having a less stressful life than they did in the past F People are too busy to read newspapers T Slow sports have become unpopular T More time is spent on stories F 2) Match each expression to its meaning waste time Use time badly take a long time Last too long spend more time Use more time on time Punctual don’t have enough time Don’t have time you need 3) The patient comes to the hospital in the that he will be cured Belief 4) He took up that sport for its Popularity 5) _ First of all, we need money to repair old roads and build new roads We also need more to pay teachers’ salaries and to pay for services such as trash collection Finally, more tax money is needed to give financial help to the poor citizens of the city It is clear that the city will have serious problems if taxes are not raised soon We should raise city taxes 6) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer From: Marie To: Sylviane Subject: Science Textbooks Thanks for lending me that biology book – I’m glad you got it back OK You can borrow my chemistry one and return it next week if you want Marie is offering to lend Sylviane a book 7) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Mark, We went on a bus sightseeing tour of the city yesterday We didn’t stop anywhere but saw more than you would on foot Jo Jo is pleased with the number of things she saw from the bus 8) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer PARKSIDE POOL BEYOND THIS RED LINE THE WATER IS VERY SHALLOW – NO DIVING IN THIS AREA Part of the pool is not deep enough for diving 9) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer COLLEGE STAFF/ STUDENT BUS Students cannot get on the bus without ID cards Students are not allowed on the bus unless they have ID cards 10) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer MATHS HOMEWORK Some of you have told me the homework is a bit difficult So if you haven’t finished it by Friday, you can hand it in on Monday Mr Peters Anyone having problems with their homework may have extra time to complete it 11) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer ONLY BOOKS ALREAY PAID FOR CAN BE TAKEN INTO THE BOOKSHOP CAFÉ Do not take books which you haven’t bought yet into the café 12) JUNGLE CAFÉ SORRY! Tables at the front of the café are reserved for a birthday party Don’t sit at the front of the café unless you’re attending the party 13) Look at the text in the following question What will the school fitness do? Choose the best answer SCHOOL FITNESS CENTRE From the end of August, the fitness centre will be closed during the weekends and evenings Change its opening hours at the end of August 14) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Having a great holiday! Went windsurfing today after playing beach volleyball Stopped for a barbecue on the way to the funfair yesterday See you soon! Louis Louis played beach volleyball before he went windsurfing 15) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Mr Wright’s English lesson today will be in Room 24D beside the language laboratory He’s off sick, so use the lesson to revise for the test The usual English teacher cannot attend today’s lesson 16) Look at the text in the following question What does Dan have to do? Choose the best answer Dan, Don’t forget to put your football shirt in the washing machine as soon as you get home from the match Add soap powder and turn dial to number Mum Remember to wash his football shirt after the match 17) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer TRIP TO NEW YORK Application forms will be available from the school office from 1st November The earliest that students can pick up their application forms is 1st November 18) Look at the text in the following question What has changed about Class 5’s party? Choose the best answer Class Garden Party 17 July 3.30 pm Because of bad weather, tomorrow’s party will now be in the School Hall Please give party food and drink to Mrs Bloom by 11 a.m The place 19) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer From: Juan To: Maria Do you still want to buy my guitar? Pedro wants it too, but you asked me first Let me know tomorrow at shool Juan will sell Maria his guitar if she wants it 20) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Jo, can you get me a ‘Fast Boys’ T-shirt from their concert tomorrow? I like the purple ones, but another colour’s OK if they haven’t got one in my size Thanks Hannah Hannah would rather have a purple ‘Fast Boys’ T-shirt if possible 21) Look at the text in the following question What will the library do? Choose the best answer UNIVERSITY HOLIDAYS From next Friday, the library will be closed during weekends and evenings Change its opening hours next Friday 22) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer To: Jane From: Laura The jumper’s lovely – thanks Could you tell me where you got it? I’d like to buy another one to match the coat I also got for my birthday Laura wants to try to get the same jumper in a different colour 23) Look at the text in the following question Why is mum writing this note? Choose the best answer Becky, Don’t forget your Aunt Jane’s coming to stay tonight, so can you make sure the house is neat when you go out this afternoon? Mum To ask Becky to tidy the house before she leaves 24) STUDENTS! YOUR $6 DEPOSIT FOR LOCKER KEYS WON’T BE REFUNDED IF KEYS ARE LOST We cannot return your $6 deposit if you lose your locker key 25) Look at the text in the following question What does Sarah need to know? Choose the best answer From: Sarah To: Janine Janine – my birthday meal’s booked for 6.30 Saturday at Luigi’s restaurant I know there are things you can’t eat, so I’ve attached a menu Tell me if it’s OK Sarah If the food at the restaurant will be all right for Jannie 26) Complete each sentence with the correct one Amazingly, pink is considered a masculine color in some parts of the world Men wear it The wedding gown is very expensive I don’t like red It is a strong color The kite is too delicate to fly safely Blue symbolizes peace In this country, people often wear black clothes in mourning Meanings of colors are different in different cultures The man in the grey suit is a respectable professor 27) Complete the conversation with words from the box Use each word only once A Did you read the article on Erik Weihenmayer? Isn’t he a fascinating person? B Yes, he really is! Imagine being blind and climbing a mountain! A Even for people who can see, climbing a mountain is very difficult B You know, I was really surprised to learn that he is also a teacher and a professional athlete A People like Erik really inspire people all around the world Did you know that he is not the only person with a disability who has done amazing things? B Yes! I red about Helen Keller in school She was blind, deaf, and could not speak Helen Keller became famous because of all the accomplishments she had in her lifetime A Right! But people who have disabilities are not the only people who face challenges We all have difficulties in our lives We face challenges at home, at work, at school, and in relationships B I agree Do you think challenges are good for us? A Yes, I I think if a person is not afraid and has ambition then he or she can overcome most of life’s challenges I believe that challenges make us stronger B You are right! I think that people like Erik Weihenmayer and Helen Keller really encourage others to be brave and face life’s challenges and never give up 28) Circle the best title for the reading text Color Matters for What You Wear Clothes are like a second skin Most likely you feel good when you wear your favorite color What happens when someone sees you wearing any color - for example blue? Does the color send a message? What you think about pink and blue for children? One of the most common examples of color symbolism in clothing is the custom of using pink for girls and blue for boys, but it wasn't always this way This tradition emerged at the turn of the 20th century Since pink was thought to be a stronger color, it was best suited for boys; blue was more delicate and dainty and best for girls In 1921, the Women's Institute for Domestic Science in Pennsylvania endorsed pink for boys, blue for girls Even more interesting is the fact that pink is the color for baby boys and blue is the color for baby girls in Belgium today Another interesting fact about pink is that pink is a very masculine color in Bermuda Also, British bankers and barristers have worn pink shirts for decades Pink goes in and out of fashion in other parts of the world White is the traditional color for a bride's wedding gown in the U.S and most European cultures White symbolizes purity and innocence What about the color worn for weddings and funerals? In Asia, white is the color of death This arises from the belief that death is seen as a beginning and that white represents the purity that the deceased brings into the next life Therefore, brides in Japan and China wear red in traditional wedding ceremonies White is also associated with death in India, where widows wear white Consequently, red or pink saris are the most popular colors for brides What about black clothes? Black symbolizes death and is the traditional color of mourning in Western cultures Black clothing is associated with powerful forces in many parts of the world Bad and good Witches, the devil, ninjas, cat burglars, Darth Vader, Cat Woman, and Batman wear black and so priests, nuns, judges, mimes, Mennonites, Bedouins, and monks Maybe the common thread is that these people are signaling their seriousness of purpose - or the need to be hard to see - or both Here's something else to think about: What happens when the same people wear green? Are they as powerful? Are the priest and nun as respectable? Colors and what you wear 29) Look at the text in the following question What does Mrs Swan want to today? Choose the best answer Would anyone who knows anything about the damaged window in the school library please report to my office before the end of the day Mrs Swan Discover how a window got broken 30) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer CITY BUSES Please have ready the exact fare for your journey You need to have the correct money when you board the bus 31) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer WARNING TO MOTORISTS Repairs to bridge start on 30/11/06 Delays likely for four weeks Bridge repairs may make your journey longer from the end of November 32) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Photocopies have come down in price! (black and white only – clolour copies no change) Some photocopies are now cheaper than they were 33) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer COLLEGE OFFICE Student identity cards will be available for collection from 14 January The earliest students can pick up their identity cards is 14 January NOTICES To order your class photograph, sign below $8.50 each, 20% discount on three or more copies (payment to office immediately, please) The price per photo is reduced if several are ordered at once 67) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer CLASS 9.2 Unfortunately Mr Johnstone has phoned the office to say he is delayed because of heavy traffic Please continue with yesterday’s project work until he arrives Class 9.2 should get on with some unfinished work for part of the lesson 68) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Patients with appointments ring once and enter Those with enquiries ring twice and enter Ring once if you have an appointment and twice if you don’t 69) Look at the text in the following question What does Tim’s mother want him to get? Choose the best answer Tim No more eggs left, so I’ll collect some at the farm Please buy bread in town and tell Megan to get a salad ready tonight Mum Bread 70) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Company security Office staff must have their identity cards with them at all times The company insists office workers carry an identity card 71) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Need to relax after our journey – car broke down (fixed now) At this hotel until 16th then staying overnight with Anna on the way home Kaye and Brian Kaye and Brian found their drive to the hotel stressful 72) The……………system in this country is rather complex Education 73) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer To: All players From: Paul The team is the same as last week – I’ve already checked everyone can play Anyone needing a lift to Fyfield can phone me Players who have a problem getting to the Fyfield match should contact Paul 74) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer To: Helga From: John Wolfgang’s coming over next weekend, so we’re hiring a river boat Why not join us? We need you to translate and you could help cook! John wants Helga to help those on board to communicate 75) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer It’s raining in Manchesterm so I am visiting museums Here for the day with Ellen, who’s at a college interview right now Driving home together tonight Love Annette Annette is writing this card while Ellen attends an interview 76) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Welcome to Hotel Maroc Dear Guest Our holiday advisor is available in the lounge every day 8-10 am for booking guided tours, museum/ garden tickets, camel rides Enjoy your stay! People staying at Hotel Maroc can arrange activities through the hotel 77) Look at the text in the following question What is the city’s disadvantage? Choose the best answer Not as big as city as we expected, but that’s okay Limited nightlife, though there’s plenty to see everyday and travelling around is painless Its evening entertainment 78) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Mum, The tennis team’s meeting tonight, so I’m taking my tennis clothes for the photo – can’t wait to see myself in it Daniel Daniel is having his photo taken with the tennis team tonight 79) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer If the red light shows, your drink is unavailable – please make another choice If the red light is on, you must choose a different drink 80) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Road repairs starting here on 1st September for four weeks – expect delays Your journey may take longer on this road in September 81) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer SPORTS HALL Final five minutes of bookings must be used to put equipment away The hall must be cleared of equipment in the five minutes before bookings end 82) Replace the bold words by the opposite word Princess Prince William is a member of the British royal family He’s the Queen’s granddaughter grandson and the eldest son of Charles and Diana He’s the King’s Queen grandson and the eldest son of Charles and Diana He’s the Queen’s grandson and the eldest daughter son of Charles and Diana His sister’s brother name is Harry Diana, their father mother, isn’t alive now Diana, their mother, isn’t alive now, but they have a stepfather stepmother, Camilla William’s husband wife is Kate Middleton 83) Read the text and the activities that follow The Royal Family Prince William is a member of the British royal family He’s the Queen’s grandson and the eldest son of Charles and Diana His brother’s name is Harry Diana, their mother, isn’t alive now, but they have a stepmother, Camilla William’s wife is Kate Middleton She’s originally from an ordinary family but of course, she’s now the Duchess of Cambridge and part of the royal family Kate has a brother, James, and a sister, Pippa Their parents, Michael and Carole, have an online business In some ways, Kate and William are a normal couple They have friends from university and they have hobbies and interests too For example, William loves football and Kate likes photography In the winter, they go skiing together In other ways, their lives are very different from their friends’ lives William is the future King of the United Kingdom and fifteen other countries too, including Canada and Australia Kate and William have a lot of official duties They help charities in the UK and Africa, they visit other countries and they meet important visitors to the UK The Duchess of Cambridge is expecting a baby, St James’s Palace has confirmed All the members of the royal family and the Duchess’s family, the Middletons, are delighted: “The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince of Wales, the Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are delighted with the news.” The baby will be third in line to the throne, after Prince Charles and Prince William A spokesman said the Duchess has been admitted to King Edward VII Hospital in central London with acute morning sickness and is expected to stay for several days: “As the pregnancy is in its very early stages, her royal highness is expected to stay in hospital for several days and will require a period of rest thereafter.” Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, says he and his wife “could not be happier” after the Duchess gave birth to a baby boy, at 16:30, 22nd July 2013 UK time at St Mary’s Hospital, west London William was present at St Mary’s for the birth The young parents spent time with their son before telling the news to their families and the world The Queen’s gynecologist Marcus Setchell, who led the team that delivered the baby, described the new arrival as “wonderful baby, beautiful baby” A bulletin signed by him was taken by a royal aide from St Mary’s to the palace under police escort The news has been since displayed on an easel in the forecourt of Buckingham Palace in line with tradition A palace spokesman said the names of the baby would be announced in due course A Buckingham Palace spokesman said: “The Queen and Duke of Edinburgh are delighted at the news.” Complete the following sentences using the phrases given below Look back at Reading Text 'The Royal Family' in case you check your answers In other ways, their lives are very different from heir friends’ lives (para 4) The Duchess of Cornwall and Prince Harry and members of both families are delighted with the news (para 5) The baby will be third in line to the throne, after Prince Charles and Prince William (para 5) A spokesman said the duchess has been admitted to KingEdwardVII Hospital in central London with acute morning sickness (para 5) Prince William, the Duke of Cambridge, says he and his wife “could not be happier” after the duchess gave birth to a baby boy (para 6) The young parents spent time with their son before telling the news to their families and the world (para 6) A bulletin signed by him was taken by a royal aide from St Mary’s to the palace under police escort (para 6) A Palace spokesman said the names of the baby would be announced in due course (para 6) 84) Match paragraph headings A-F with paragraphs 1-6 A William and Kate expecting a baby B Kate’s family C The Duchess of Cambridge gives birth to a baby boy D Royal duties E William family F An ordinary couple 85) Look at the text in the following question What does Aziz want Abdul to do? Choose the best answer Hi Abdul, I won’t be in college as I’m not well Please call round on your way in to pick up my homework – it’s due in today Thanks, Aziz Take his homework to college for him 86) Look at the text in the following question? When did David swim in the race near his home? Choose the best answer David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell He was taken to hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again In 1983, he became the first person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in hours and 38 minutes The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old David spent over a year getting ready to swim the Strait Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could practice for a few weeks there But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David decided to start his swim He did it with the help of a team ‘They were great’, David said ‘They were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and went on swimming’ Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA Đáp án là: When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA 87) Look at the text in the following question What does Bob need to do? Choose the best answer Bob, I tried to make you a dentist’s appointment for Friday but they can only 10 am on Monday If this is OK, ring them before pm today Jill He needs to phone the dentist about an appointment 88) Look at the text in the following question When did he become the first person to swim between Santa Cruz Island and the California coast? Choose the best answer David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell He was taken to hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again In 1983, he became the first person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in hours and 38 minutes The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old David spent over a year getting ready to swim the Strait Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could practice for a few weeks there But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David decided to start his swim He did it with the help of a team ‘They were great’, David said ‘They were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and went on swimming’ Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA In 1983 89) Look at the text in the following question What has David always enjoyed doing? Choose the best answer David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell He was taken to hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again In 1983, he became the first person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in hours and 38 minutes The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old David spent over a year getting ready to swim the Strait Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could practice for a few weeks there But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David decided to start his swim He did it with the help of a team ‘They were great’, David said ‘They were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and went on swimming’ Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA Swimming 90) Look at the text in the following question How old was David in 2004? Choose the best answer David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell He was taken to hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again In 1983, he became the first person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in hours and 38 minutes The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old David spent over a year getting ready to swim the Strait Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could practice for a few weeks there But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David decided to start his swim He did it with the help of a team ‘They were great’, David said ‘They were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and went on swimming’ Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA 52 91) Look at the text in the following question What is the main notice of the email? Choose the best answer From: Hintoexhibition Subject: Guita Show The Guitar Show returns to Hinton Exhibition Centre on March Many new guitars will be on display The show is open to schools and the general public To provide information about an event 92) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS’ CLUB Next Saturday’s coach trip is cancelled because of lack of interest We are cancelling the trip on Saturday as numbers are too low 93) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Casali Restaurant We are open downstairs while improvements are made to this area You can only eat in one part of the restaurant at the moment 94) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer IF YOUR SHOES ARE DIRTY, PLEASE REMOVE THEM BEFORE ENTERING THIS CHANGING ROOM You can keep your shoes on in the changing room unless they are dirty 95) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer Once opened, remove any unused soup from the tin and place in the refrigerator This label gives advice on how to store the product 96) Look at the text in the following question How much time did David spend getting ready to swim the Strait? Choose the best answer David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell He was taken to hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again In 1983, he became the first person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in hours and 38 minutes The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old David spent over a year getting ready to swim the Strait Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could practice for a few weeks there But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David decided to start his swim He did it with the help of a team ‘They were great’, David said ‘They were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and went on swimming’ Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA More than 12 months 96) Look at the text in the following question What is Anita doing? Choose the best answer Tony Maria’s sorry but she’s going to be late this evening The train is delayed again! Don’t forget you’re meeting her at the station She should be there at 7.15 Anita Reminding somebody of an arrangement 97) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer WANTED: KITCHEN ASSISTANTS Evening or weekends Free meals Full training provided Apply inside There are part-time opportunities for people without experience of working in a kitchen 98) Look at the text in the following question When did David have problems? Choose the best answer David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell He was taken to hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again In 1983, he became the first person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in hours and 38 minutes The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old David spent over a year getting ready to swim the Strait Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could practice for a few weeks there But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David decided to start his swim He did it with the help of a team ‘They were great’, David said ‘They were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and went on swimming’ Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA During a swimming competition 99) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer THIS DESK IS ONLY FOR THE COLLECTION OF THEATRE TICKETS BOOKED IN ADVANCE You can pick up theatre tickets here that you have already booked 100) Look at the text in the following question Who did David go to New Zealand with? Choose the best answer David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell He was taken to hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again In 1983, he became the first person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in hours and 38 minutes The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old David spent over a year getting ready to swim the Strait Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could practice for a few weeks there But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David decided to start his swim He did it with the help of a team ‘They were great’, David said ‘They were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and went on swimming’ Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA His wife 101) Look at the text in the following question How old was David in 2004? Choose the best answer How much time were the team with David? David Johnsons has loved swimming all his life When he was 27, he swam in a race near his home in the USA The sea was very cold and David started to fell unwell He was taken to hospital but he soon got better and started swimming again In 1983, he became the first person to swim from Santa Cruz Island to the Californian coast In January 2004, at the age of 52, David crossed New Zealand’s Cook Strait in hours and 38 minutes The oldest swimmer before David was only 42 years old David spent over a year getting ready to swim the Strait Then, he and his wife flew to New Zealand so that David could practice for a few weeks there But, only days after they arrived, the weather improved so David decided to start his swim He did it with the help of a team ‘They were great’, David said ‘They were in a boat next to me all the time! After a few hours, I thought about stopping but I didn’t and went on swimming’ Afterwards, David and his wife travelled around New Zealand before returning to the USA All the time 102) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer End of Term Party December 15th- 7-10 pm Sign below if you can come! We also need people to help organize the event – call Sophie (879654) People who can attend this event should put their names on the notice 103) Read the texts and the activities that follow The Olympic Games During the Olympic Games, people from all over the world come together in the peace and friendship Some of these people complete for medals Several million people attend the games, and millions of other people watch them on television Why we have the Olympic Games? How did they begin? The first Olympic Games that we have records of were in Greece in 776 B.C The games lasted one day The only event in the first thirteen Olympic Games was a race Men ran the length or the stadium (about 192 meters) Then, longer running races were added Through the years, a few other kinds of events, like the long jump, were also added During this time, the games were for men only, and women could not even watch them In the year 393, a Roman emperor ended the Olympic Game because the quality of the games became very low The Olympics did not take place again for 1500 years! In 1984, Pierre de Coubertin of France helped from the International Olympic Committee, and the modern Olympic Games began In1896, the games were held again in Athens, Greece The Greeks built a new stadium for the competition Three hundred and eleven athletes from thirteen countries competed in many events The winners became national heroes After 1896, the games were held every four years during the summer in different cities around the world In 1900, the Olympics were in Paris, France, and women competed for the first time In 1908, in London, England, the first gold medals were given to winning athletes Before that time, the winners received only silver and bronze medals The Olympic flag was first introduced in 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium The flag has five rings on it The rings represent the continents of Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, and North and South American Each ring is a different color – blue, yellow, black, green, or red – because the flag of each of the countries that compete in the games has at least one of these colors in it The Olympic Winter games began in 1924 in Chamonix, France Athletes competed in winter events such as skiing, ice skating, and ice hockey Today, the Winter Games take places every four years The Summer Games also take place every four years, but not in the same year as the winter events Both the Summer Games and the Winter Games must have at least fifteen events, and they cannot last more than sixteen days Until recently, Olympic competitors could not be professional athletes All of the athletes in the Olympic Games were amateurs Today, however, many of the Olympic athletes are professional who play their sports for money during the year Some people disagree with this idea They believe that the Olympic game are for amateur athletes, not paid professionals Other people think that any one can play in the Olympic Games No matter who the athletes are, millions of people throughout the world enjoy watching the greatest athletic competitions, the Summer Game and the Winter Games of the Olympics Read The Olympic Games and write T if the sentence is true and F if it is false The first Olympic competitors ran the length of the stadium T Pierre de Coubertin was an athlete in the first modern games F Winners have always received gold medals F The Olympic flag has six colored rings on it F The summer and winter games take place in the same year F Today both men and women compete in the Olympics T 104) Read the texts and the activities that follow The Olympic Games X (the three main ideas of the Reading) or O (not the three main ideas of the Reading X The Olympic Games began in Greece with only one event O The winter Games and the Summer Games each have at least fifteen events X The Olympics have changed a lot since they began O Skiing is a winter event X The Olympic Games bring people together in peace 105) He in at the university Specializes 106) Read the text 'The Royal Family' again Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)? 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Choose the best answer ONLINE BOOKING FORM Name………………………… Address……………………… No of tickets………………… Tickets booked within seven days of a performance are kept for collection We don’t post tickets booked one week or less before the performance 109) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer $25 RESERVES ANY PICTURES IN THE GALLERY We will keep any picture for you if you give us $25 110) Look at the text in the following question What does it say? Choose the best answer VISITORS TO THE PORT AREA MUST COLLECT AN IDENTITY CARD AT THE MAIN GATE To visit this area, go to the main entrance for an identity card 111) Look at the text in the following question What did Kenny like about the tower? Choose the best answer This tower’s in wonderful green stone, with 497 steps – stupidly, I climbed to the top! 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