Listening
• Task 1.Read to the story and
choose the correct option. The ant and the
grasshopper
In a garden there lived an ant and
a grasshopper who were very good friends. It
was springtime and the grasshopper was having a lot of fun playing, singing, and dancing in the
sun. But the ant was hard working. It was collecting food grains and storing them in its house. The
grasshopper did not understand why the unit was doing so and said, "Hey,' Ant! Why don't you
come outside and play with me?" The ant replied, "I cannot I am storing food for the winter when
there won't be anything to eat!" The grasshopper only laughed at the ant and said, "Why are you
worrying now? There is plenty of food!" and continued to play, while the ant worked hard. When
winter came, the grasshopper did not find a single grain of food to eat libegan to slarve and feel
very wrak. The grasshopper saw how the hardworking aut had plenty of food to eat and realized iis
Объяснение:
Составьте предложения в действительном (активном) залоге, чтобы
выяснить, кто выполнил эти действия. Обратите внимание на образец.
Все вопросы должны начинаться с вопросительного слова Кто (Who),
а глаголы должны стоять в форме Past Simple.
Read the sentences about some actions and write questions to find out who did them.
1. I was invited to the party.
Who invited you?
2. I was given a present.
3. I was told to come to school on Sunday.
4. The advertisement was written yesterday. .
5. The tickets to the theatre were collected from the teacher two days ago.
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6. The participants of the Olympiad were given stipends for studying in different universities.
Let us focus on the oldest and the primary function of fashion. People have always tried to differ from one another. No wonder, the representatives of different occupations wear different clothes. For example, it is easy to recognize a doctor, a sailor, a butcher, a carpenter, a judge, a policeman, etc. Clothes determines our social status. When one wears beautiful clothes, he is treated more positively than the ordinary person. It is not a secret that people use good suits and dresses for their benefit. For instance, if you decide to find a job, you had better come in a quality and neat suit. In this case, you will be accepted better. There is a proverb – A man is judged by his clothes. If an applicant wears good clothes, he will probably receive the job. Unluckily, you will not get the workplace if your clothes is shabby and dirty. Finally, our clothes emphasizes our social status. Rich people try to wear expensive suits in order to maintain their image. As they say – A true gentleman would rather have his clothes torn than mended. It means that rich people will give all money to obtain fashionable and quality clothes that emphasizes their richness and status.
It is possible to say that fashion is a kind of art. Designers create admirable and uncommon clothes that can emphasize one’s social position and value accurately. Very often, fashionable clothes can be worn in the exclusive situations. You will hardly wear a designer’s suit to go to the nearest supermarket or office. Moreover, designers often produce such items that become very popular among common people. We should admit that every item of your wardrobe was fashionable in its time.
Fashion is a very dynamic phenomenon. Designers change the dominant colors and cuts every year. Sometimes, the innovations and changes are so radical and unexpected that it is hard to evaluate a new item positively. In fact, from the psychological point of view, people who wear ‘challenging’ fashionable clothes do not suffer from the opinion of the third people. They wear extraordinary dresses because they can and they do not care about the point of view of others. They are self-sufficient and confident.
On the other hand, there are several disadvantages of fashion. The initial problem is the need for novelty. When one buys trousers or hat, he thinks that these items are great until they become ‘unfashionable’. Some people have got used to the rapid tempo of fashion. They know that an item can be fashionable for several months. Then, it becomes out-of-date and weird. When you depend on fashion and its laws, you have to change your wardrobe frequently. Without question, it consumes much money. In addition, people purchase many unnecessary items that obstruct and overload your home. The need for new clothes without reason looks like a psychological disorder.
Another weak side of fashion is the state of conformity. Very often, designers release very specific items, the quality and beauty of which can be easily questioned. However, when a celebrity or any other reputed person approves this item, it becomes fashionable. People do not believe to their own feelings and eyes but follow the subjective characteristic of a notable personality. Thus, people decide to conform to the opinions of others and buy expensive fashionable clothes eagerly.
Fashion is a specific phenomenon that has its strong and weak sides. In fact, if you want to look perfectly, you should find your own style. It is not necessary to be modish. Common jeans and a shirt can suit you better than a fancy dress.
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