Communication

F. Look at the map and complete the dialogue using the phrases below. There is one extra phrase.

• m • turn right • straight down • first turning • corner

A: Excuse me. Is there a supermarket near here?

e.g. B: Yes, there is. It's in Ruther Street.

A: How do I get there?

36. B: Go ........ Collins Street

37. and ........ at the traffic lights.

38. Then take the ........ on your left into Ruther Street. The supermarket is on your left.

A: Thank you!

Reading

G. Read the article about Chinese New Year's Eve. Then, for sentences 39-44 circle the correct item.

I'll never forget my visit to Beijing, China. When my friend and his wife invited me, they told me that I would have a really different New Year's Eve and they were right.

When I arrived, everybody was very busy with the preparations involved. The atmosphere was fantastic. There were bright colours and delicious smells everywhere. The local people were cleaning every corner of their houses and decorating the walls with red pieces of paper. My friend explained that red is their lucky colour. Another custom is to cook fish on New Year's Eve and eat it the next day. My friend told me that they wanted to have something to eat on the first day of the year.

I was really looking forward to New Year's Eve Dinner. The whole family got together and everyone was really happy. I noticed that the grandparents and parents gave children red envelopes with money inside.

After dinner they al started playing cards for good luck Nobody went to sleep before midnight. You see, at midnight the great event begins: firework! I was really amazed. All around the cit, I could see and hear colourful fireworks. It was incredible end I was really excited.

It made me feel sad to think I would have to leave Beijing! soon. However, I knew that the memories of the Chinese New Year’s Eve would stay with me fort.

e.g. The writer was invited to China by his friend / wife. The local people decorated the walls / corners of their houses with red pieces of paper. They cooked fish to eat on New Year's Eve / the first day of the year. The parents and grandparents gave children money / cards.

They went to bed after / before midnight. The fireworks / card games began at midnight. The writer felt sad / excited because he had to leave Beijing.

Writing

H. Write an article for a magazine about whether goldfish make good pets. Use the information below. (100-150 words)

do goldfish make good pets?

Viewpoints Goldfish are beautiful to watch. Goldfish are quiet and don't need a lot of attention. Goldfish are not very good company.

Reasons They have lovely colours. It is very enjoyable and relaxing to watch them swim. They don't make any noise. They are not messy. You only have to change their water every 2 or 3 days. They don't show any feelings. You can't play with them.

Why do people think that only cats and dogs make good pets? in my opinion, goldfish can make very good pets, too!

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All in all, although having goldfish may not seem a lot of fun, I believe that they are great pets!