Is traffic heavy in your street?

What are advantages and disadvantages of living in the country and in the city?

#14

Adjectives, Adverbs and Comparisons.

1. Underline the correct item

1) The shelf was so high/highly that he couldn't reach it.

2) John may be late/lately home tonight, as he has a lot of work to do.

3) The room was pretty/prettily decorated.

4) Children under five years old travel free/freely.

2. Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the adjective/adverb in brackets.

1) This computer is very old. I need something (modern).

2) The new library is far (close) to my house than the old one.

3) Jane's new haircut makes her look much (attractive).

4) This jacket was by far (expensive) in the shop.

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of adjectives.

1) Jake ran (fast) and won the race.

2) (high) he jumped, (loud) the crowd cheered.

3) Cars are getting (cheap) as the years go by.

4) (young) you are, (easy) you find it to learn things.

Traffic.

Speak on public traffic in Moscow and in London (trains, the underground, buses, cars, trolley-buses). Speak on advantages and disadvantages of each kind of transport.

Do you agree with saying that buying a car is the happiest day for a person and selling a car is also the happiest day?

#l5

Countable and Uncountable nouns, Compound nouns and the Singular/Plural verb forms.

1. Fill the gaps with a, an, or some where necessary.

1) We had … delicious food last night. We had … delicious meal last night

2) There is … beautiful furniture in that shop. There is … beautiful table in that shop.

3) I'm thirsty. I need … drink. I'm thirsty. I need … water.

4) She's just bought … expensive clothes. She's just bought … expensive dress.

2. Underline the correct word.

1) I have a Physics exam tomorrow. - Oh dear. Physics is/are a very difficult subject.

2) My office is three miles from my house. - Three miles is/are a long way to walk to work.

3) My little brother has got measles. - Oh dear. Measles is/are quite a serious illness.

4) Jane looked nice today, didn't she? - Yes. Her clothes were/was very smart.

3. Finish the sentences.

1) You need a lot of experience to do this job.

A lot of experience …

2) They gave us some interesting information.

The information …

3) She likes Maths more than any other subjects.

Maths …

4) We had mild weather this winter.

The weather …

Health and Medical Care.

Why is health physical and mental a very important aspect of our life?

In which way can we preserve our health?

Does technical progress improve our health or not?

Speak on Ecological situation over the world (air pollution, water pollution and so on..)

How often do you visit a doctor?

Do you always go to the policlinic for a general check up?

#16

Countable and Uncountable nouns, Compound nouns and the Singular/Plural verb forms.

1. Fill the gaps with a, an, or some where necessary.

1) They booked … room in advance. They booked … accommodation in advance.

2) The band played … lovely song. The band played … lovely music.

3) We had … heat wave last week. We had … hot weather last week.

4) I can't do this job alone. I need … assistant. I can't do this job alone. I need … help.

2. Underline the correct word.

1) I've got two pounds. I'm going to buy a CD, Two pounds is/are not enough to buy a CD.

2) The classroom was empty when I walked past. Yes. The class was/were all on a school outing.

3) Have you just cleaned the stairs? - Yes, so be careful. They is/are very slippery.

4) Did you ask John to fix your car? - Yes. His advice was/were that I take it to a garage.

3. Finish the sentences.

1) We called Police immediately.

The police …

2) I told them some exciting news.

The news …

3) He was irritated because of the bad traffic.

He was irritated because the …

4) I stayed in very luxurious accommodation.

The accommodation …

Wonders of the Modern World.

(computers, space travel, medical science, ...)

Which machines or inventions are important in your life? (a telephone, a car, T.V., a plane and so on).

#17

Role of suffixes and prefixes if the word formation.

1. Add the correct prefixes to the words in bold.

1) Kate is now doing a …graduate degree.

2) Mr Bell is an …-teacher. He retired ten years ago.

3) Has is an …national company. It has offices all over die world.

4) Sharon is …weight for her age and height. She eats very little.

2. Add the correct prefixes to form die opposite of the words.

1) He's an …interesting person. In fact, he's rather boring.

2) Driving a car without a license is …legal.

3) I'm afraid …agree with what you just said.

4) I can't do this puzzle. It's …possible!

3. Fill in the correct form of the words in brackets.

Sophie can be very

1) careless at times. Although she tries to be

2) (help) and is always willing to offer her.

3) (assist), more often than not her.

4) (clumsy) causes great

5) (frustrate) to her family and friends.

English Food.

Do you agree that food is a much a part of a country's culture, it's landscape, language and literature?

#18

Modal verbs can, could, may, might, must, will, would, shall, should, ought to.

1. Fill in the gaps with must, mustn't or needn't/don't have to.

1) You … study hard to pass the exams. - I know. I study every evening.

2) You … be late for your job interview. - I know. I'll leave early so as to get there on time.

3) Shall I collect the children from the party? - No, you … collect them. Mrs Shaw is giving them a lift home.

4) Do you want me to wait for you after work? - No, you … wait I can walk home by myself.

2. Fill in can, can't, must, mustn't, needn't or have to.

1) Is Jason at work today? - He … be. His car isn't in the car park.

2) I can't do my German homework. It's too difficult. - I'll help you. I … speak German.

3) I'm going to watch TV. - All right, but you … stay up too late.

4) We … book a taxi to take us to the airport. - I'll do it now.

3 Fill in the gaps with could or was/were allowed to

1) The children … go to the cinema on their own yesterday.

2) When I was young, we … wear whatever we liked to school.

3) Peter … watch a concert on TV last night, although it was on quite late

4) When we were children, we … play outside until it got dark.

Global Climate Change.

#19

Modal verbs can, could, may, might, must, will, would, shall, should, ought to.

1. Fill in shall or will.

1) … I help you with the washing-up? - No, I can manage by myself.

2) … we have pizza for diner tonight? - I'd rather have steak.

3) … you carry this for me, please? - Certainly. It looks heavy.

4) What … we buy for Bob's birthday? - I think he'd like a book.