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Complete the text, using the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Every year, English teacher Ken Sweet (compete) in the Boston Marathon. He (begin) competing in 1994 and since then he (raise) over 70,000 dollars for charity. He usually (train) most evenings and weekends. He (become) interested in running when he (meet) Fiona Wells, a famous long–distance runner. They (know) each other for more than seven years now and last month they (decide) to get married. At the moment they (discuss) where to spend their honeymoon. They may decide to go to Italy, as they (never have) a holiday there before.
Question Formation
Using the given words in the correct forms, write questions to match the answers.
you / to call / last night
A: Who ?
B: My mother did.
you / to call / last night
A: Who ?
B: I called my mother.
Ricardo / to be / to America
A: ?
B: No, he hasn’t.
Susie / to travel abroad
A: How often ?
B: At least once a month.
you / to take a holiday / abroad this year
A: ?
B: Yes, two weeks in America next month.
Vocabulary / Language in Use
How television was invented
Read the text below and write the word which best fits each space. Use only one word in each space. There is an example at the beginning (0).
Television owes (0) its origins to many inventors. But it was the single-minded determination of an amateur inventor, John Logie Baird, that led (1) the first live television broadcast.
Born in Scotland in 1888 and educated in Glasgow, John Logie Baird earned a living (2) a razor-blade salesman. In the 1890s Guglielmo Marconi showed that sound could (3) sent by radio waves. Baird became convinced that a similar system could transmit a picture. He spent most of (4) spare time working on his ideas in his tiny workshop without (5) commercial support. He (6) to use his (7) earnings to continue his research. In 1924, Baird successfully transmitted the general outline of a figure over more (8) 3 meters. He continued to experiment and (9) October 25, 1925 transmitted a recognizable image of a doll. He ran (10) to the office on the ground floor and persuaded one of the boys to come upstairs. (11) boy became the first living image transmitted by television. Overnight, Baird became famous and the money (12) he needed to continue his research was at (13) made available. In 1927 he made a transmission from London to Glasgow and in 1928 he made (14) from London to New York. He continued experimenting (15) spent his last years exploring the possibility of color television.
Listening Comprehension
You are going to listen to an expert talking about the risks of driving. Read through the 8 questions, press play to listen once, and then answer the questions.
The most dangerous thing to be on the road is…..
Most fatal accidents happen because drivers…
Driving at night is …….. as dangerous as driving during the day.
You’re most likely to have an accident on a…
Most accidents happen…
The worst roads for fatal accidents are…
Mile for mile, women have more ………..
The age at which a driver is at most risk is…
Writing
You recently had a vacation in Miami. The trip was absolutely horrible, and you are still upset with the travel agency that sold you the package holiday. Write a letter of complaint, explaining why you are disappointed and what you expect from the travel agency in return. (150 – 200 words)
This response will be awarded full points automatically, but it can be reviewed and adjusted after submission.
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