I. Complete the sentences using the appropriate forms of the verbs (Present Perfect, Present Perfect Progressive, Past Perfect, Past Perfect Progressive) 1. We (watch) all the Champions League matches this season.
2. Helen … (to wash) the dishes for fifteen minutes.
3. It … (not to rain) since afternoon.
4. These are my favourite trousers. I (have) them for five years.
5. They ... (to marry) before they bought this house.
6. They (live) in Miami for two years.
7. Dad (not take) a holiday since last August.
8. The tourists … (to do) the sightseeing since nine o’clock.
9. Driving to the hospital was difficult as it … (to snow) all night.
10. I’m tired. I (watch) three X-Files videos.
11. Oh, no! I (lose) my money!
12. I … (not to walk) a dog since four o’clock.
13. My mum (write) shopping list. It's on the kitchen table.
14. Dad, you (eat) my biscuit!
15. My neighbours … (to make) a noise since seven o’clock in the morning.
II. Comment on one of following statements in 200-250 words.
• Graffiti - a form of art / vandalism
• Clothes that people wear influences their behavior
• Some people think that extreme sports help to build character.
• Young people are not as healthy as 50 years ago
Use the following plan:
1. Introduction (вступление);
2. Personal opinion + 2-3 arguments for your opinion (личное мнение + 2-3 аргумента в защиту своего мнения);
3. Opposing opinion + 1-2 arguments (противоположная позиция + 1-2 аргумента);
4. Explain, why you disagree with the opposing opinion (объясни, почему ты не согласен с противоположным мнением);
5. Conclusion restating a problem (заключение с перефразированием проблемы)
