Classwork
Work in pairs. Complete the sentences with the words.
village, popular, people, fish, taking, vegetables, tea, desert, life, bread
The village Sentob is between the Nurata Mountains and the Kyzylkum
(1) desert. Local (2) people grow (3) vegetables to cook a meal. Each family has a few cows, sheep, goats and chickens and have eggs, milk, meat and wool.
In the (4) village Sentob there are three houses for travellers: "Muhlima", "Rakhima" and "Maysara". The first visitors here were in 2007. Tourists can help local people in everyday (5) life. They can make (6) bread in tandyr, see a wedding, holidays and watch the traditional competition on horses Kupkary during the game season. The most (7) popular tourist activities are hiking, bird watching, (8) taking photos, ecological walking and others. Moreover, you can just sit on tapchan with your friends and have a rest, drinking (9) tea and enjoying birds' singing. 30 km to the north there is the Aydarkul Lake, where you can (10) fish and swim.
I always wanted to have a pet. One day, on my birthday, my parents gave me a dog. I always dreamed about it. Since that time we have another member of our happy family. We named the dog Alpha. This name is very suitable for her.
Her breed is called a boxer. She is a dark red colored dog, with white spots on the chest and abdomen. She also has white spots on the feet, which are very similar to socks. Her muzzle is black-colored. Alfa’s hair is very short and fine, pleasant to the touch. My dog has very beautiful eyes of dark walnut color. It is always possible to determine her mood in the eyes. Sometimes they look fun and playful, another time - they are smart and serious.
Alpha - is a strong, muscular and very energetic dog. She likes to go for a walk and to run. I enjoy playing with her. She performs a variety of commands and tricks. Alpha is very cheerful and friendly. She has a docile nature. She often plays with my friends. Alpha always senses the mood of the people. If I'm upset about something, she tries to comfort and entertain me.
Alpha has become a real member of our family. She is my true friend and defender.
1. Wood is heavier than cotton.
2. She was singing more quietly than usually.
3. A car goes faster than the bicycle.
4. The kids usually behaved noisier than today.
5. This plane took off more smoothly than the one we took previously.
6. She usually stays up later than her mother.
7. Could you write the word more clearly please?
8. For further information call Mrs. Morrison — she will give you some advice.
9. The train arrived earlier than it was supposed to.
10. Jane was driving slower/more slowly than ever before. That accident influenced her a lot — she is really afraid. (оба варианта возможны)
1. I don’t get what you mean. Could you please talk slower/more slowly (оба варианта возможны)
2. You should have thought about buying the dress earlier.
3. Airyn laughs louder than before. Is everything better now?
4. Her mother knows the history more accurately than her teacher.
5. All of a sudden John turned out to run faster.
6. The situation on the labor market is getting worse. It is getting harder to find an appropriate job.
7. The group of old friend arrived to the station later than everyone else.
8. I used to go to the swimming pool more often than I do right now.
9. This test was very difficult. I know you can do much better
10. They moved farther than they planned.