Unit 6 ( 11-Б)

You will hear twice four different extracts about keeping exotic pets. For each sentence (1-4) choose the answer (A-E) which fits best according to what you hear. There is one extra sentence that you do not need to use.

Read the following Internet post. Match it with the corresponding heading.

Tom, 16

I definitely love autumn best. For one thing, it’s the most colourful season of the year as the leaves turn colour. Autumn is the best time for me to forget the pressures of everyday life. The temperature is perfect for outdoor activities, which help me calm down. I love going on long walks or cycling in the nearby forests to enjoy the pleasant weather and the beautiful colours of nature.

Read the following Internet post. Match it with the corresponding heading.

Annie, 17

I like the summer best, simply because of school holidays, which give me a chance to get away from my hometown. I really enjoy visiting other countries and getting to know their history and culture. I can’t wait to leave my town, where it’s baking hot in July and August to see new places I haven’t been to before. In fact, that’s another reason why I try to spend as little time at home as possible during the summer.

Read the following Internet post. Match it with the corresponding heading.

Daria, 15

Some of the people I know don’t like winter, but for me it’s the best time of the year. The cold makes me feel so fresh and energetic and I’m really into winter sports, such as skiing and snowboarding. I try to go away and do winter sports almost every weekend, and also during the Christmas break and winter holidays. In March, while others can’t wait to see the spring, I always wish the winter could stay with us a bit longer.

Read the following Internet post. Match it with the corresponding heading.

Mark, 16

I sort of like all the seasons, but spring is definitely the best. We usually have harsh winters where I live, so when the winter’s over, it’s great to see nature come back to life again. The days get warmer and longer and this fills me with the optimism which I need to keep going after the depressing winter days. Not to mention the fact that I start making plans for the summer break.

Complete the definition and write the correct words. The first letters have been given.( у відповідях писати слово повністю)

A s________ s________ is a type of vehicle that can fly to outer space and back to earth.

Complete the definition and write the correct words. The first letters have been given.( у відповідях писати слово повністю)

When there is a f________, water covers roads and fields, and fills people’s homes.

Complete the definition and write the correct words. The first letters have been given.( у відповідях писати слово повністю)

A w________ is plant that grows easily and it is usually found in places where you don’t want it.

Complete the definition and write the correct words. The first letters have been given.( у відповідях писати слово повністю)

An area of low land between hills or mountains is called a v________.

Complete the definition and write the correct words. The first letters have been given.( у відповідях писати слово повністю)

A c________ is a large hole in the side of a hill or a cliff.

Complete the definition and write the correct words. The first letters have been given.( у відповідях писати слово повністю)

A period of very hot weather is called a h________.

Complete the definition and write the correct words. The first letters have been given.( у відповідях писати слово повністю)

A s________ is something small produced by a plant from which a new plant grows.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

The plane couldn’t take off until the fog lifted / dropped / reached.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.

The day will be sunny, with only thick / scattered / torrential showers on the coast.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence

I think more people should go / get / take involved in environmental campaigns.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence

One day we will certainly run from / away / out of fossil fuels, such as oil or gas.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence

As we looked at the baking / torrential / overcast skies, we were sure it was going to rain heavily at any moment.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence

On hot summer days, the temperature in this region may rise / reach / lift 40°C.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence

You’re an adult now and you have to face up / down / off to your responsibilities.

Choose the correct word to complete the sentence

I think countries should refuse / ban / strengthen the use of plastic bags.

Complete the sentence with suitable preposition.

Why have you chosen such a difficult topic for your presentation ____ the first place?

Complete the sentence with suitable preposition.

We usually associate the Mediterranean climate ____ mild winters and hot summers.

Replace the underlined word and expressions with the correct word and phrases.

I’m sure that people will learn to control the weather in the future. _____________

Replace the underlined word and expressions with the correct word and phrases.

I believe that all of us can do something useful towards helping the environment. _____________

Replace the underlined word and expressions with the correct word and phrases.

Increased support for environmental organisations is a sign of growing environmental awareness. _____________

Replace the underlined word and expressions with the correct word and phrases.

Rescue teams often have to work in difficult and dangerous weather conditions. _____________

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence to complete the mini-dialogue.

X: How far away is the museum?

Y: ___

X: Good. So we don’t have to take the car.

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence to complete the mini-dialogue.

X: Would you like to live in the mountains?

Y: ___

X: Me neither. I prefer flat landscapes.

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence to complete the mini-dialogue.

X: Look, why don’t we go camping this weekend?

Y: ___ I’ve got lots of work for school.

X: What a pity!

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence to complete the mini-dialogue.

X: You know, I met an old school friend while I was staying in Madrid last week.

Y: ___

X: Yes, I didn’t expect to meet him there.

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence to complete the mini-dialogue.

My dog’s been very ill recently.

Y: ___

X: Yes, the vet says she’ll probably need an operation.

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence to complete the mini-dialogue.

X: Would you like to go on an expedition to the jungle?

Y: ___

X: Nor would I. Just think of all those insects and snakes!

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence to complete the mini-dialogue.

X: I think it’s a great idea to keep an exotic pet at home.

Y: ___ They’re interesting but also difficult to look after.

X: Maybe you’re right.

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence to complete the mini-dialogue.

I’ve had enough of this rainy weather!

Y: ___ It’s really getting me down.

X: I can’t wait to have some sunny weather at last.

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence to complete the mini-dialogue.

X: How far is the hotel?

Y: ___

X: So, it seems we’ve got lost.