II. Grammar

Put the verb into the correct form

1. I ____________ ( just / to look) around the clothes shops now.

2. He ____________ (to go ) windsurfing every two days.

3. People ____________ (to say) Edinburgh is a beautiful city.

4. They ____________(to praсtise) radical sports this year.

5. ____________ ( you / to go) out now?

A driver is a person who ____________ (to drive)

III. Writing

You have decided to send a postcard to your English-speaking friend with the sights of your hometown on it. Write a brief letter of 50-60 words including the following information:

• name the sights in the pictures;

• write where they are and why they are famous;

• invite your friend to come and visit them one day.

IV. Speaking

Generation gap is not something new. Talk about your family relationships. Say:

• Do you agree that young people should always listen to their parents' advice?

• Do you personally listen to your parents' recommendations?

• What helps you avoid misunderstandings with the adults?

Examination Card 27

I. Reading

Read the text given below. Decide if statements (1-6) are T (true) or F (false).

DON'T ACCEPT BAD SERVICE: HOW TO COMPLAIN

Be polite

Don't shout! Becoming' angry or emotional won't help you. Keep calm, speak slowly but firmly and make it clear that you won't go away until someone listens to you.

Go to the top

Shouting at the shop assistant is not a good idea. Go straight to the top and ask to speak to the manager.

Know what vou want

The law says that if the goods are not working properly or are broken, you should get your money back.

Go public

Choose a time when the shop is busy and make your complaint in front of other people. The last thing the shop wants is a bad name.

Collect information

Take photos of damaged goods. Keep all receipts and guarantees, and make copies of any letters you have sent or received.

Set time limits

Seven days is long enough for the shop to reply to a letter of complaint, so don't wait too long before you make a further complaint.

Use the system

Often just saying you will contact your local Trading Standards Authority is enough to make shop owners do something.

Be reasonable

If you ask for a fair amount of money, you are more likely to get it than if you ask for too much.

1. Being' angry and emotional makes you weak.

2. If you speak loudly, your complaint will be heard clearly.

3. You never get money back for broken goods.

4. It is a good idea to complain when other customers can hear you.

5. Keep copies of all the letters you have sent to the shop.

6. If the shop does not reply to your letter in seven days, you should complain again.

II. Grammar

Complete the letter with correct form of the verb

DearRuth,

How are you? What (1)__________ (you/do) now? How (2) __________ (you/feel)? I (3) __________ (know) you (4) __________(be) still sad about the death of your cat, but please (5) __________ (cheer) up. Your mum already (6) __________ (buy) you another cat. Please don’t (7) __________ (ignore) her love and concern for you!

III. Writing

Your pen friend's family is coming to Ukraine. They need your advice on how to spend three days. Write a short letter (50-60 words) and recommend some places to go. In your letter:

• welcome their decision to visit Ukraine in summer;

• recommend two places around your city;

• ask them to bring your friend with them.

IV. Speaking

Talk about your school and the teachers that have taught you. Use the ideas given below:

• say something about your school rules and traditions;

• inform about your favourite school subjects;

• yourfavourite teachers.

Examination Card 28

I. Reading

Read the text given below. Match the sentences (A-E) to the gaps (1-4). There is I— one extra sentence which you do not need.

GULLIVER S TRAVELS

On 5^th November, which was the beginning of summer in those parts, the seamen suddenly saw a rock close to the ship; but the wind was so strong' that we were pushed onto it. Six of the crew, including myself, let down the boat into the sea and tried to get away

from the ship and the rock. (1) In about half an hour the boat was overturned by a

sudden strong wind from the north. What happened to the men in the boat, as well as those who escaped on the rock, or were left in the ship, I cannot say; but I imagine they were all lost.

2. ) I often let my legs drop, and could not feel the bottom; but when I was able >

to struggle no more, I found myself in shallow waters; and by this time the storm was much calmer. I walked for nearly a mile before I got to the shore, which I guessed was at У- about eight o'clock in the evening. I then walked on for another half a mile, but could not ^ find any sign of houses or people. I was extremely tired, and with the heat of the weather

I needed to sleep.

2. ) I slept better than I remembered ever having done in my life, and when I awoke, HI

it was just daylight. I tried to get up, but was not able to for, as I was laid on my back, ш I found my arms and legs were strongly fastened on each side to the ground; and my hair, <f which was long and thick, tied down in the same way. I could only look upwards; the sun

began to grow hot, and the light hurt my eyes. (4) In a little time I felt something alive q^

moving on my left leg, which, moving gently forward over my chest, came almost up to

my chin; looking downwards as much as I could, I realised it was a human creature not six inches high, with a bow and arrow in his hands.

A As for me, I swam, and was pushed forward by the wind and tide.

В I lay down on the grass, which was very short and soft.

C We rowed about nine miles, till we were able to row no more.

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D Puzzled, I tried to discover what this strange sound might be.

E I heard noise around me; but in the position I was in, I could see nothing but the sky.