Баранова, Starlight 9. Учебник. Module 1. Skills

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I expect to read about human trafficking and a person who wants to stop slavery.
1 William Wilberforce, campaign, end slavery, lasted, long time
2 victims, never paid
3 Forced labour, common form, modern-day slavery
4 At first, Given Kachepa didn’t want, join, Grimes’choir
5 Grimes’ daughter, tried, choir, sent back
6 Not many, victims, escape
7 Traffickers, harm, victims’ families
8 no way, tell if, someone, victim
1 NS (The text does not say when Wilberforce’s campaign started or ended.)
2 F (The text says that some victims work for ‘little or no pay’ – so some victims are paid)
3 T (The text says that forced labour is, ‘one of the most widespread forms.’)
4 F (The text says that, ‘When Grimes offered Given a place in the choir, he eagerly accepted.)
5 T (The text says that, ‘Grimes’ daughter called the US immigration office to deport them.’)
6 T (The text says that Given’s happy ending, ‘is one of only a few lucky ones.’)
7 T (The text says that traffickers threaten to hurt victim’s families.)
8 F (The text says that are clues and tell-tale signs.)
a)
A in an airport: flight, ticket, arrivals, departure had, check-in desk, etc.
В in a shopping centre: shops, department store, clothes, credit card, etc.
C in a person’s flat: window, rooms, carpet, sofa, television, etc.
D in a cafeteria: table, chairs, menu, waitress, knives, forks, etc.
E in a supermarket: aisle, cashier, freezer section, checkout, etc.
b)
1 C (fantastic view, live on the top floor, living room, kitchen)
2 E (salad, fresh food, first aisle, pick up, dessert, queue to pay)
3 В (all under one roof, sale, pair of jeans, winter coats)
4 A (journey, screen, departure gate, boarding passes)
a)
Key words: a letter from your English-speaking pen friend, Tracey, moved, new flat, city centre, your home, your neighbourhood, why, big city, small village, write, letter, answer 3 questions, 100-120 words, remember rules
I will write in informal style because it is a letter to a friend.
I must include answers to the three questions.
b)
Dear Tracey,
Thanks for your letter. I’m really pleased to hear that you like your new flat.
My home is in the suburbs. It’s not big, but we do have a garden where our dog can run around. I’m lucky because I have my own bedroom and I don’t have to share with my sister who can be really noisy. I really like my neighbourhood. It’s fairly quiet, but it’s got lots of parks and a fantastic sports centre so there’s always lots to do. I enjoy living in the big city because of all the amenities. If I lived in a small village, I think I’d get bored.
That’s all for now. Write back soon.
Love,
Amy
a)
Key words: student, in London, rent a room, greet, say why you’re in London, why you’ve come to the house, ask, neighbourhood, near, amenities, ask, see the room, say what you think, ask rent, say whether, take the room or not, You begin, Remember, complete all four tasks, be polite
b)
I ‘m studying English here for three months – part one (Greet… and say why you’re in London …)
The room’s just what I’m looking for – part three (… say what you think of it.)
What’s this neighbourhood like? – part two (Ask what the neighbourhood is like.)
I ‘d like to rent a room while I’m here – part one (say … why you’ve come to the house.)
I ‘ll take it – part four (say whether you’ll take the room or not.)
How much is the rent? – part four (Ask how much the rent is…)
c)
Student: Hi, I’m Pavel. I’m studying English here for three months and I’d like to rent a room while I’m here.
Examiner: Hi, Pavel. We have a very nice room at the back with a view of the park.
Student:That sounds great. I like to go running in the morning. What’s this neighbourhood like?
Examiner: It’s very quiet. There are no busy roads nearby and most of the residents are students or families.
Student: Is it near to amenities? I’d like something to do in the evenings.
Examiner: Well, there’s a leisure centre, a library, a cinema and a few restaurants. If that’s not enough for you, the bus stop is really convenient for getting into the city centre.
Student: Can I see the room?
Examiner: Of course. Here it is. What do you think?
Student: It’s nice. There’s a lot of light from the window and I like the desk in the corner. That’ll be great for working on. How much is the rent?
Examiner: It’s f500 a month.
Student: That seems reasonable for London. OK, I’ll take it. When can I move in?
Examiner: Tomorrow if you like.
Student: OK then, I’ll see you tomorrow.
1 had just left/was just leaving
2 was wearing
3 to do
4 least
5 hitting/to hit
6 fell
7 him
8 ‘ll buy
9 had posted
1 worked ([so] much) better than
2 had difficulty in persuading
3 wasn’t as dirty as
4 was nobody (that) I knew
5 is the second time
6 be a better place
a)
Key words: motorbikes, essay, your views, advantages, disadvantages, get around a city, 120-180 words
I have to write a for-and-against essay which is written in formal style.
Para 1: present the topic without my opinion
Para 2: advantages
Para 3: disadvantages
Para 4: summary of topic with my opinion
For-and-against essays can be made more interesting by addressing the reader directly, including a quotation or a rhetorical question.
b)
pros with justifications/examples:
1 motorbikes are fast/a traffic jam can delay cars for hours, but a motorbike can get through in no time at all
2 motorbikes are easy to park/three motorbikes can park in the same space as one car
cons with justifications/examples:
1 motorbikes are no good for families/they can only carry one or two people
2 motorbikes are dangerous/more people are seriously injured in motorbike accidents than are injured in car crashes
c)
Most of us have sat in a traffic jam and stared out the window at a motorbike weaving its way through only to vanish before you had moved a single metre. It may look like the better option, but there are both advantages and disadvantages to using a motorbike.
There are many good reasons for using motorbikes in the busy city. Firstly, they are fast. They can go through traffic jams much easier than a car. Secondly, they are easy to park because they are smaller than cars and take up less room.
However, there are disadvantages to motorbikes. To begin with, motorbikes are not very useful for families as they can only carry one or two people. Moreover, motorbikes are dangerous. More people are seriously injured in motorbike accidents than are seriously injured in car crashes.
All in all, there are both pros and cons to using a motorbike in the city. In my opinion, they are far too dangerous and I’d prefer the safety and warmth of a car to a risky ride on a motorbike any day.
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