Homework-Tibor-1stYear

Homework

PP. 140 – 141

13.

1. A

2. A

3. C

4. B

5. A

6. D

7. B

14.

a.

1. boxing

2. boxing

3. boxing

4. football

5. boxing

6. swimming

7. football

b.

1. throw in the towel

2. box him into a corner

3. move the goalposts

4. hitting below the belt

5. on the ropes

6. thrown in at the deep end

7. out of her depth

8. on the ball

15.

1. feet

2. hit

3. shave

4. sleep

5. none

6. shine

16.

1. I’m fed up with Susan’s irresponsible behavior.

2. He wouldn’t have missed the bus if he had woken up on time.

3. You are running out of time if you want to see the start of the match.

4. I wish she had come to the party.

5. We’ll have a barbecue unless it rains this afternoon.

6. I’d rather not have gone last night.

7. If only our team had won the match.

8. I’d rather go to the cinema tomorrow.

PP. 142 – 143

1.

a.

1. C

2. C

3. A

4. B

5. B

6. C

7. B

b.

In picture A we can see two boxers in a boxing ring. The boxer in blue is punching the boxer in red.

Picture B shows us a water polo match. The opponent in white cap has a ball in his hand and probably he is going to throw it.

2.

a.

Speaker 1 – C

Speaker 2 – G

Speaker 3 – F

Speaker 4 – E

Speaker 5 – A

b.

A: I think, that collecting coins would be a good hobby for Mr. Henderson.

B: Yes, that’s right. He’s retired, so he would have so much time to collect its.

A: Painting is the best hobby for Jimmy Swenson.

B: I totally agree with it. He’s 13 years old, so he can develop his painting skills.

A: Suzy Bellows is a young girl. I think that collecting dolls is a great hobby.

B: I think so, because this is a kind of girly hobby.

A: Collecting stamps is a good hobby for Hank Goodman, in my opinion.

B: As for me, this kind of hobby not so appropriate for young person, but it is still good hobby. Even due to stamps we can learn history.

My hobby is riding bike.

When I was 5 years old, my parents give me a bike as a gift.

It is healthy.

In my opinion, having hobbies is very important. Why? Because it is the way to have a rest, to entertain ourselves and so on.

PP. 144 – 145

1.

a.

These sportsmen compete to win a trophy in tennis.

b.

Article A

• Wimbledon is the most famous tennis championship in the world.

• Held every summer at the All-England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club…

• In those days, ‘twas an amateur event…

• Tennis players come from all over the world to compete, hoping to win a trophy…

• The prizes are traditionally presented by the Duchess of Kent.

• …tennis tournament which is still played on grass…

Article B

• The Super Bowl is the highlighting of the year for American football fans.

• …competition between the top teams…

• …in the NFL play matches…

• … to determine who will go through to the playoffs…

• A big-name star is always asked to sing the national anthem…

• The shows also have plenty of cheerleaders and marching bands.

c.

Wimbledon is started in 1877, in England. The first Super Bowl was held in 1967, in the United States. Wimbledon is older.

2.

1. A

2. B

3. B

4. A

5. A

6. A

7. B

8. B

3.

a.

amateur – not professional

honour – a special privilege

feature – an important part of sth

open to – may be entered by

final round – last in a series of stage

season – a fixed period when a sport is played

b.

NFL – National Football League

NBA – National Basketball Association

UEFA – Union of European Football Association

FIFA - Fédération Internationale de Football Association (French)

PGA – Professional Golfers’ Association

WBC – World Boxing Championship