Unit 6 Grade 11

Read the following four Internet posts. Match each paragraph with the corresponding heading. Fill in the gaps (1-4) with the correct answer (A-F) according to the texts. There are two extra headings that you do not need to use. 

1 ___

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.

2 ___

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.

3 ___

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.

4 ___

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.

2.Complete the definitions and write the correct words. The first letters have been given.

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

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

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

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

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

A period of very hot weather is called a h________.

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

The land along the edge of a sea or an ocean is the s________.

3 Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

4 Complete the sentences with suitable prepositions only where necessary. Put (–) if a preposition is not necessary.

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

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

Choose the correct missing expression or sentence and circle the answer A, B or C to complete the mini-dialogues

1 X: How far away is the museum?

Y: ___

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

X: Would you like to live in the mountains?

Y: ___

X: Me neither. I prefer flat landscapes.

X: My dog’s been very ill recently.

Y: ___

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

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

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

X: What a pity!

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.

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!

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.

A I don’t like it.

B I’m not sure.

C I’m convinced.

X: 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.

A Nor do I.

B Me neither.

C So have I.

X: Shall we go for a walk in the forest this afternoon?

Y: ___

X: Pity. The weather is just perfect for a walk.

A Why not?

B I’d rather not.

C You might be right.

X: How far is the hotel?

Y: ___

X: So, it seems we’ve got lost.