Progress Check “Strong ties” Module 1 2 variant
Fill in: look, send, aggressive, loyal, waste, selfish, moody, supportive.
1. I’ll … you an email once I know how I did in my exams.
2. Mary is very …. . You can rely on her to help you if she can.
3. He is so ….. . She only thinks of herself.
4. Thanks for your support. You’re such a (an) ….. friend.
5. Helen is happy one minute and sad the next. She’s so … .
6. Her husband can be very … sometimes. I thought he was going to hit you.
7. My brother thinks that playing computer games is such a ……. of time.
8. Paula goes for the sporty …… . She doesn’t like fancy clothes.
II. Put the verbs in the correct present tense.
1. His sister (work) in London.
2. He (cook) a pizza. It looks appetizing.
3. The train to Warsaw (leave) at 9 0’clock.
4. Mother just (finish) cooking dinner.
5. Sara (watch) a new movie now.
6. They (move) to Sochi this summer.
7. He (read) the book all morning.
8. Water (boil) at 100 C and (freeze) at 0 C.
Form adjectives from the words in brackets.
1. This actress is very …… (fame) in Russia.
2. Kate is a ….. (beauty) little girl.
3. I won’t lend him my car – he’s too …… (care).
4. Don’t be …….. (self)! There’s enough for everyone!
5. He is a …… (talent) teacher.
6. My mum is very …….. (resource).
IV. Fill in: at, with, on, about.
1. Are you good …… sports?
2. Be careful ……. your money. Don’t spend it all at once.
3. Tina is very exited …… going shopping later.
4. Don’t be careless ….. other people’s things.
5. I’m not keen ….. watching TV.
V. Phrasal verbs. Fill in: forward to; out for; after; down on; up.
1. People from the countryside hate it when people from cities look …….. them.
2. I’m really looking …… watching my favourite comedy on TV this evening.
3. When paragliding, you have to look ……. strong winds.
4. Sorry, but I can’t go to the cinema with you tonight as I have to look …….. my younger brother.
5. If you need her number I can look it ……. for you in the telephone directory.
VI. Choose the correct answer.
1. A: How’s it going?
B: a) Not too bad. And you?
b) To the park with my dog.
2. A: What do you think of rock climbing
B: a) I find it very excited.
b) I find it very exciting.
3. A: You are looking very well.
B: a) Thanks, so are you.
b) Thanks, so am I.
4. A: Do you enjoy surfing the Net?
B: a) I’m fine ;
b) I’m really into it
VII. Match texts 1-4 with headings A, B, C, D.
A. Cinema lover B. Fitness fan C. Technology freak D. Bargain hunter
I usually meet my friends down at the multiplex on Saturday and we decide what to watch. There’s always something new out that we want to see. Luckily, we have the same taste and don’t spend too long deciding. I enjoy talking about it afterwards – the special effects, the acting and so on. It’s my favourite pastime.
I’m crazy about all the new gadgets that come out. I spend most of my free time shopping or surfing the Internet to check out the prices. The trouble is, nothing stays new for very long and you have to upgrade all the time. My mum says I spend too much on thigs I don’t need. I can’t help it – it’s my passion. It’s so exciting to keep up with the latest trends!
I have always been a very active person, always trying new sports and spending my time keeping fit. I enjoy sport, not only because it is healthy, but also because it is a good way to meet people. I’m really into mountain biking at the moment and so I spend most weekends on trips. We sleep out in tents – it’s cool!
I spend a lot of my time shopping. I like to shop on my own or with my friends and most of my money is spend on clothes. But, I am very careful with what I buy. I always spend time window shopping first and make sure I am getting a good price. It’s brilliant when you find a really nice top and everyone thinks you paid a fortune for it when in fact it cost you next to nothing.
1) Because ancient times life was very hard and there were no calendars back then.So the Kazakhs waited for a sign from nature that spring had arrived. When they saw the sun shining through the hole in the top of the yurt, they knew winter was over.
2)Nauryz, It begins on the spring equinox, 21st March, and lasts for three days. All three days are public holidays in Kazakhstan.
3)People prepare for Nauryz by planting trees and flowers and cleaning their houses.
4)A clean house is important because, according to legend, the holy man named Kadyr-Ata wanders the streets during Nauryz. His blessing brings prosperity and happiness, but he will only bless a house if it is clean and the people who live there are good.
5)This national holiday people eat Nauryz kozhe.It is a thicker version of a typical milk drink that nomads enjoyed, called kozhe. It is made with seven ingredients to represent the seven days of the week or the seven virtues of life.Nauryz kozhe food very sweet and I love Nauryz holiday!