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Speakout Pre-intermediat II semestr (I kurs)
1.Read about seven secrets of happiness, then do the following tasks:
The Seven Secrets of Happiness
Everyone has a different idea of what happiness is, but most of us want to be
happier.
So, what can we learn from looking at the habits of happy people? Here are seven
things to make you happy.
1. Sleep More. Most people don't sleep enough. If you want to feel good about
life, then try to sleep for at least seven hours a night.
2. Give to others. Research shows that giving money or time to help others makes
you feel happier. Buying someone an unexpected present or spending some time
doing voluntary work will give you a feeling of joy.
3. Do Some Exercise. You don't need to run for 20km or go to the gym every
night, but a small amount of exercise will help you feel happy. Go for a short (10-
15 minute) walk somewhere beautiful. It wakes up your brain.
4. Be Interested. Love what you do and try to learn something new. People who
are curious and learn new things experience feelings of satisfaction and happiness.
5. Spend Time with Family and Friends. This is probably the most important
thing you can do. People who have a strong network of social relationships are not
just happier; they live longer, too!
6. Focus on the Moment. Try to find opportunities each day to enjoy the small
things in life. Spend a little time on your own, and just enjoy the moment.
7. Smile! Smile more (even when you’re feeling sad). Smiling can actually make
you feel better. People who post big smiley photos of themselves on Facebook
actually feel happier because they see the photo every day and it reminds them of
happy times.
Read each statement carefully and determine whether it is true or false.
1. According to the text, most people sleep enough to feel good about life.
2. Research suggests that giving money or time to help others does not
contribute to feelings of happiness.
 3. The text recommends running for 20km or going to the gym every night for
happiness.

4. Being curious and learning new things can contribute to feelings of

satisfaction and happiness, according to the text.
5. True/False: Spending time with family and friends is considered the least
important factor
for happiness, according to the text.
Complete the sentences with the most suitable words from the text
6. The Seven Secrets of Happiness. Everyone has a different idea of what
_______ is, but most of us want to be happier.
7. Spend a little _______ on your own, and just enjoy the moment.
8. _______ what you do and try to learn something new.
9. Try to find opportunities each day to enjoy the _______ _______ in life.
10.People who have a _______ _______ of social relationships are not just
happier; they live longer, too!
2. Read about top conversation killers, then do the following tasks:
Do you ever find that you’re having an interesting conversation and suddenly
everything goes really quiet and you’re not sure why? Next time watch out for
these conversation killers.
You look tired. There ‘s nothing worse than when a friend who hasn’t seen you
for a while tells you that you are looking tired or stressed.
Me, me, me. This is one of the biggest conversation killers. Don’t interrupt people
to talk about yourself. It is a great idea to talk about things you have in common,
but just remember to take turns.
Sorry, what were you saying? It’s always easier to talk than to listen, but learning
to listen and being interested in the response is an important conversation skill.
Have you heard what people are saying about? Don’t gossip or say rude things
about people you know, even if it’s only a joke.
Don’t be too negative. Try not to talk about too many negative things. As they
say, “Laugh and the world laughs with you, cry and you cry alone”.
Read each statement carefully and determine whether it is true or false
1. According to the text, being told that you look tired or stressed is considered
a conversation killer.
 2. The text suggests that interrupting people to talk about yourself is an
acceptable way to keep a conversation interesting.
3. The text emphasizes the importance of listening and being interested in the
response as an essential conversation skill.
4. The text advises against gossiping or making rude comments about people
you know, even if meant as a joke.
5. According to the text, it is recommended to talk about a variety of negative
things in a conversation to keep it interesting.
Complete the sentences with the most suitable words from the text
6. Next time watch out for the _______ _______.
7. Don’t gossip or say rude things about people you know, even if it’s only a
_______.
8. Try not to talk about too many _______ things.
9. Me, me, me. This is one of the biggest _______ _______.
10.Its always easier to talk than to listen, but learning to listen and ______
_____ in the response is an important conversation skill.
3. Read about danger rating, then do the following tasks:
Up in the mountains, the view is beautiful. But not for emergency doctor Martin
Schmidt, paramedic Marius and helicopter pilot Klaus Hartmann. Their job is to
find and rescue people in trouble: climbers caught in an avalanche, injured skiers,
even lost walkers. Reporter Lucy Grey met the team and asked them about their
work.
Adler says they love their jobs, but sometimes they get angry with the people they
rescue. “Climbers always risk their lives, but when they get into trouble they also
risk ours ”.
What exactly are the dangers? Hartmann says that, although the Sun is shining
today, they usually fly in much worse weather conditions, which can be very
dangerous. Another problem is that, often, the people they rescue are frightened.
They frightened, and this makes it difficult for the team.
And what are the best things about the job? Hartmann says “Saving lives is its own
reward”. And occasionally they get a surprise. “One time we rescued a woman
after a skiing accident. She was badly hurt. Later her husband brought us a huge
box of chocolates”. The people they rescue, Schmidt says, hardly ever say thank
you!
Read each statement carefully and determine whether it is true or false
 1. Emergency doctor Martin Schmidt, paramedic Marius, and helicopter pilot
Klaus Hartmann work to find and rescue people in the mountains, including
climbers, skiers, and walkers.
True/False
2. According to the text, the rescue team sometimes gets angry with the people
they rescue, especially climbers, because they risk not only their own lives
but also those of the rescue team.
True/False
3. True/False: Helicopter pilot Klaus Hartmann mentions that they often fly in
good weather conditions, which makes their job safer and easier.
True/False
4. True/False: The text suggests that frightened individuals they rescue can
pose a challenge for the team in performing their duties.
True/False
5. True/False: According to helicopter pilot Klaus Hartmann, one of the best
things about their job is receiving gratitude from the people they rescue, and
they often receive thoughtful gestures, such as a box of chocolates, as a
token of appreciation. True/False
Complete the sentences with the most suitable words from the text

6. Later her husband brought us a _______ _______ of chocolates”.

7. But not for emergency doctor _______ _______, paramedic Marius and
helicopter pilot Klaus Hartmann.
8. And what are the _______ _______ about the job?
9. One time we rescued a woman after a _______ _______.
10.The people they _______, Schmidt says, hardly ever say thank you!
4. Read about how the world spends its free time, then do the following tasks:
Internet. People in Canada spend, on average, 43.5 hours per week online 8 hours
longer than the next highest, the USA. One reason: Canada has long, cold winters
so people spend lots of time indoors.
Sport. Football is king. In the second place, surprisingly, is cricket. Only a few
nations play the game seriously, but it’s very popular in India, which has 1.2
billion people.
Outdoors. New Zealanders spend the most time outdoors. The countryside is
perfect for hiking, mountain climbing, and water sports. If you live in New
Zealand, you’re never more than 2 hours’ drive from the sea. And then there is a
rugby too.
Bars. Spain has 6 bars per 1000 inhabitants, easily the highest number. In Spain, a
bar is for families, not just drinkers. It is a meeting place and often an eating place.
Galleries and museum. The UK has six of the top 20 most visited museum and
galleries in the world, including the National Gallery, the British Museum and Tate
Modern.
TV. The biggest TV watchers are in Thailand. They spend 22.4 hours a week
watching TV. In second place comes the Philippines, and in third place, Egypt is
famous for its never-ending soap operas!
Party! It is impossible to say who parties the most, but Brazil’s annual carnival
makes it a good choice. Some of the best cities to partying include Bangkok
(friendly people, great nightclubs), Berlin (live music scene), and the island of
Ibiza (dance, music).
Exercising. The biggest exercisers are people from Greece and Estonia. Over 80
percent of people from these countries exercise regularly. In both countries,
football and the Olympic sports, are the most popular, but Estonia has one very
special game: the ice cricket!
Read each statement carefully and determine whether it is true or false
1. People in Canada spend, on average, 43.5 hours per week online, 8 hours
longer than the next highest, the USA. One reason: Canada has long, cold
winters so people spend lots of time indoors.
2. Football is the most popular sport in New Zealand.
3. Spain has 6 bars per 1000 inhabitants, easily the highest number. In Spain, a
bar is for families, not just drinkers. It is a meeting place and often an eating
place.
4. The UK has six of the top 20 most visited museum and galleries in the
world, including the National Gallery, the British Museum, and Tate
Modern.
5. The biggest TV watchers are in Thailand, spending 22.4 hours a week
watching TV.
Complete the sentences with the most suitable words from the text
6. Over _______ _______ of people from the countries exercise regularly.
7. If you live in _______ _______, you’re never more than 2 hours’ drive from
the sea.
8. The countryside is perfect for hiking, mountain climbing, and _____
_______.
 9. In second place comes the _____, and in third place, Egypt is famous for its
never-ending soap operas!
10.Party! It is impossible to say who parties the most, but _______ annual
carnival makes it a good choice.
5. Read about some alternative schools, then do the following tasks:
The Alternative school
The Alternative school, in Lancashire, UK offers a different type of schooling for
young people who are having problems in mainstream education. The school offers
an innovative and interesting educational programme, which is designed
specifically for the individual. Students can decide, when they come to school, and
which subjects they want to study. They don’t have to come to school every day.
They can choose to start with just a few hours a week. The school uses an “open
door” policy, where students are allowed to leave lessons if they are bored or
unhappy.
The Flipped classroom
Many classrooms around the world are adopting a flipped classroom approach.
This learning model switches the classroom learning and homework. In a
traditional classroom the teacher explains the lesson to the students in classroom,
and the students study homework outside the class, where they to work on their
own, can’t ask anyone for help. So in a flipped classroom, students can watch a
video of their teacher giving a lecture on the subject at home. They don’t have to
do any written work. When they come back to the classroom, they have to do the
more traditional exercises, but they can ask the teacher or their classmates for help
if they don’t understand.
Read each statement carefully and determine whether it is true or false:
1. The Alternative school in Lancashire, UK, requires students to attend every
day and follow a fixed schedule.
2. Students at The Alternative school have the freedom to choose the subjects
they want to study and can decide when they come to school.
3. The Flipped classroom approach involves students watching a video lecture
at home and then completing traditional exercises in the classroom.
4. In a traditional classroom, students can ask for help while working on
homework outside the class.
5. The Flipped classroom eliminates the need for students to do any written
work.
Complete the sentences with the most suitable words from the text
6. The Alternative school has an ___________________ and interesting
educational program tailored for each individual.
7. In a flipped classroom, the teacher explains the lesson in class, and students
study _______________ outside the class.
8. When students come back to the Flipped classroom, they are required to do
more traditional _______________, but they can seek help from the teacher
or their mates if they don't understand.
9. The school offers an innovative and interesting educational program,
specifically designed for those facing challenges in _______________.
10.The Alternative school has an "_________________" where students are
allowed to leave lessons if they feel bored or unhappy.
6. Read about Kon Tiki, then do the following tasks:
In the middle of the twentieth century the Norwegian explorer and writer Thor
Heyerdahl developed a theory. He believed that people from South America
travelled to Polynesia 1500 years ago and settled there. At the time, very few
others believed in his theory. They thought the journey was too difficult without
modern technology. While others were discussing the theory, Heyerdahl decided to
test it.
Using only materials and technology available to the people of that time,
Heyerdahl and his team of five sailors (and a parrot) built a wooden raft. On 28
April 1947 they left from Peru and crossed the Pacific.
While they were sailing, huge waves crashed into the raft, and whales and sharks
came close. 101 days and 4300 miles later, they arrived in Polynesia. At the time,
no one knew this type of journey was possible. But perhaps the most amazing thing
about the journey was that Thor Heyerdahl didn’t know how to swim!
Heyerdahl later wrote a book about the journey, and in 2012 a Norwegian film
called Kon Tiki came out based on the trip.
Read each statement carefully and determine whether it is true or false
1. Thor Heyerdahl believed that people from South America traveled to
Polynesia 1500 years ago and settled there.
2. At the time Heyerdahl developed his theory, many people believed in it, and
only a few thought the journey was too difficult without modern technology.
 3. Heyerdahl and his team used modern materials and technology to build the
wooden raft for their journey across the Pacific.
4. During their Pacific journey, Heyerdahl and his team encountered challenges
such as huge waves, whales, and sharks.
5. Thor Heyerdahl knew how to swim, which proved to be crucial during the
challenging journey across the Pacific.
Complete the sentences with the most suitable words from the text
6. 101 days and 4300 miles later, they arrived in Polynesia. At the time, no one
knew this _______ of journey was possible
7. While they were sailing, huge waves crashed into the raft, and _______ and
sharks came close.
8. At the time, very few others believed in his _______.
9. He believed that people from South America travelled to Polynesia _______
_______ _______ and settled there.
10.In the middle of the twentieth century the _______ explorer and writer Thor
Heyerdahl developed a theory.
7. Read about the man who works in three countries every day, then do the
following tasks:
Juan Oliveira was born in Argentina, grew up in Paraguay and now lives in Brazil.
He says he loves the three countries equally, and he works in all three of them
every day.
Juan is a tour guide in Foz do Iguacu, a Brazilian town which is close to the
borders of both Argentina and Paraguay. He takes tourists around the Iguacu Falls,
one of the great natural wonders of the world.
First, he shows tourists the waterfall from the Brazilian side. Then they cross the
border to see the water from the Argentinian side. After that, they go on a boat trip
which takes them under the waterfall. Finally, he takes them on the short journey
to Ciudad del Este in Paraguay to do some tax-free shopping.
He says the Falls are amazing, especially in a rainy season. He sees them every day
and never gets tired of them.y
Read each statement carefully and determine whether it is true or false
1. Juan Oliveira works exclusively in Argentina as a tour guide near the Iguacu
Falls.
 2. The Iguacu Falls can only be viewed from the Brazilian side according to
Juan's tour.

3. Juan takes tourists on a boat trip under the waterfall, providing them with a
unique perspective.
4. Ciudad del Este in Argentina is the last stop of Juan's tour where tourists can
engage in tax-free shopping.
5. Juan sees the Iguacu Falls every day but admits that he sometimes gets tired
of them, especially during the rainy season.
Complete the sentences with the most suitable words from the text
6. Juan takes tourists around the Iguacu Falls, one of the great natural wonders
of the world, starting from the _______________ side.
7. Juan then takes the tourists on a boat trip under the waterfall and, finally, on
a short journey to Ciudad del Este in ___________ for some tax-free
shopping.
8. Juan finds the Iguacu Falls particularly amazing, especially
_______________.
9. He sees the Falls every day and _____________ gets tired of them.
10.Juan Oliveira loves the three countries equally, and he ___________ in all
three of them every day.
8. Read about five ways to make you happier, then do the following tasks:
You can make yourself happier starting now. In the next hour, do as many of
these things as possible. Each thing you do will help you to feel happier.
1. Be active: stand up and walk around while you talk on the phone.
Or go for a quick ten-minute walk outside. Doing exercise gives you energy and
makes you feel better.
2. Call a friend: arrange to meet someone for lunch or send an email to a friend
you haven't seen for a long time.
Having good relationships with other people is one of the things that makes us
happy, so stay in touch with your friends.
3. Do that difficult job: answer a difficult email or call to make that dentist's
appointment. Do it now, don't wait.
Cross something off your list of things to do, to give yourself energy.
4. Plan for some future fun: order a book you want to read, plan a trip to a
museum or a night out with friends. If you look forward to doing something fun
in the future, it will make you feel happy right now.
5. Just smile: even when you don't feel happy, always try to smile.
Put a smile on your face right now- it will make you feel better!
Read each statement carefully and determine whether it is true or false
1. Being active, like standing up and walking while on the phone, is not
mentioned as a way to boost happiness in the next hour.
2. Contacting a friend, either for lunch or by sending an email, is emphasized
as a way to enhance happiness.
3. Delaying the completion of difficult tasks is recommended to maintain a
positive mood.
4. Planning for future enjoyable activities, such as ordering a book or
organizing a night out, is not considered a factor in immediate happiness.
5. Smiling is suggested as a simple action that can make you feel better, even if
you're not currently happy.
Complete the sentences with the most suitable words from the text
6. _______________: _______________ and walk around while you talk on
the phone. Or go for a quick ten-minute walk outside. Doing exercise gives
you energy and makes you feel better.
7. _______________: _______________ someone for lunch or send an email
to a friend you haven't seen for a long time. Having good relationships with
other people is one of the things that makes us happy, so stay in touch with
your friends.
8. _______________: _______________ a difficult email or call to make that
dentist's appointment. Do it now, don't wait. Cross something off your list of
things to do, to give yourself energy.
9. _______________: _______________ a book you want to read, plan a trip
to a museum, or a night out with friends. If you look forward to doing
something fun in the future, it will make you feel happy right now.
10._______________: Even when you don't feel happy, always try to
_______________. Put a smile on your face right now - it will make you
feel better!
9. Read about different ideas of fun at work, then do the following tasks:
Are they great ideas or just crazy? Here are some ways that companies keep
their employees happy.
1.Sport can be a good way for busy workers to relax.
Wright, Newman & Fischer, a group of lawyers based in London, has a small
golf course in the office. The first part of the course is on the fifth floor. When
your ball drops down the ninth hole, the course continues on the fourth floor.
An even more relaxing sport is bowling. Maybe this is why a company called
Permatech has a complete bowling alley in the basement. The employees go
bowling after work and really enjoy it
2. What about alternatives to boring suits and company uniforms?
One company has 'fancy dress Fridays'. On the last Friday of every month, each
department chooses a theme and the workers dress up accordingly. One
department came as famous actors, with the boss dressed as Brad Pitt.
And how about this idea from a company called LineHut, in Paris: they hold
moustache-growing competitions for employees and customers! For men only,
of course!
3. Some companies like to take their employees out of the office.
Finchley Management takes its workers on a trip every year. The workers go to
the airport, but they don't know what country they are flying to! Trips in the past
have included Rio de Janeiro, Bangkok and the Bahamas.
In another company, Wicked Shakes, the staff go on free skiing holidays.
Read each statement carefully and determine whether it is true or false
1. Wright, Newman & Fischer, a group of lawyers in London, has a small golf
course in the office that spans multiple floors.
2. Permatech, a company, has a complete bowling alley in its basement, and
employees enjoy bowling after work.
3. One company practices 'fancy-dress Fridays', where each department
chooses a theme for dressing up on the last Friday of every month.
4. LineHut, a company in Paris, holds moustache-growing competitions for
employees and customers, and it is open to both men and women.
5. Finchley Management takes its workers on a trip every year, and the
destination is a surprise for the employees, with past trips including Rio de
Janeiro, Bangkok, and the Bahamas.
Complete the sentences with the most suitable words from the text
 6. When your ball drops down the _______ _______, the course continues on
the fourth floor.
7. What about alternatives to boring suits and _______ _______?
8. Some companies like to take their employees out of the _______.
9. Here are some ways that companies keep their _______ _______.
10.One department came as _____ _____, with the boss dressed as Brad Pitt.
10. Read about dream commuters, then do the following tasks:

The Money Programme is a BBC documentary series. Dream Commuters

tells the story of a man who was fed up with his journey to work and his lifestyle.
Every day there was a lot of traffic on the roads and the commute to work took a
long time. He wasn't happy with his work/life balance. So he bought a property in
France and took his family to live there. He now takes cheap flights to work. He is
one of a growing number of commuters who live in another country. He says it has
transformed his life.
Results of a survey ab. work/life balance
In the UK. people work 43. 5 hours per week on average. Men work 46.9 hours.
In France, the average working week is 5 hours.
Research also shows that 16 percent of UK workers work over 60 hours per
week. At home in the UK, working parents play with their children for only 25
minutes per day. 1 out of 8 (12.5 percent) fathers see their children only at the
weekend.
I'm a personal trainer. I eat well and I do a lot of exercise. I spend about five
hours a day working with clients. In general, I think my work/life balance is good.
I take time off every few months just to relax, and I rarely get stressed. Once in
a while I go out partying.
For me, a balanced lifestyle is really important. When I was younger, I worried
if I missed a day of exercise. These days I don't worry about it.
My only problem is the one-hour commute. I hate taking the train every day and
it's expensive. I'm planning to move house so I can live near the gym where I work
and walk to work every morning

Read each statement carefully and determine whether it is true or false

1. The man featured in the BBC documentary series "Dream Commuters"
bought a property in France to escape the long and frustrating daily
commute in the UK.
 2. The man now takes expensive flights to work, making his daily commute
more convenient.
3. According to the survey mentioned in the text, the average working week in
the UK is 43.5 hours, while in France, it is 5 hours.
4. The research shows that 12.5 percent of fathers in the UK see their children
only on weekends.
5. The personal trainer in the text believes that his work/life balance is not ideal
due to the one-hour daily commute, and he plans to move closer to his
workplace to improve it.

Complete the sentences with the most suitable words from the text.

6. In France, the average working week is 5 hours. Research also shows that
_______ _______ of UK workers work over 60 hours per week.

7. Every day there was a lot of traffic on the roads and the commute to work
took a _______ _______.

8. At _______ in the UK, working parents play with their children for only 25
minutes per day.

9. Dream Commuters tells the story of a man who was fed up with his journey
to _______ and his lifestyle.

10.When I was _______, I worried if I missed a day of exercise.

GRAMMAR
11. Complete the story with the past simple form of the verbs in the box.
Become, decide, meet, send, get, have, not tell, start, live, talk
Many years ago, before it was fashionable to date on the internet I 1_____ a
Swedish lady online. We 2_______ on well from the first minute we 3______
chatting, and she soon 4______my girlfriend. The only problem was that I 5_____
in the UK and she was in Sweden. For a couple of years, we 6_____ a long-
distance relationship. We 7_____ on the phone and 8______ emails to each other.
We 9_____ our friends how we met because we were embarrassed. After a while, I
10
_____ to leave England and move to Sweden.
12. Join the sentences. Use and, so, but or because.
1. We decided to sell the car. We needed the money.
 _____________________________________________________________
2. John met Ella in an online group. They got on really well.
_____________________________________________________________
3. I didn’t want to be late. I left home early.
_____________________________________________________________
4. Matt proposed to Fiona. She said no.
_____________________________________________________________
5. I like Clara. She can be a bit rude sometimes.
_____________________________________________________________
6. She wanted to go out for a walk. It started raining heavily.
_____________________________________________________________
7. The film was terrible. They left early.
____________________________________________________________
8. I’m studying medicine. I want to be a doctor.
_____________________________________________________________
9. She was tired after work. She decided to have some rest.
____________________________________________________________
10. He woke up late. He missed the bus.
_____________________________________________________________
13. Complete the text with the present simple or present continuous
form of the verbs in brackets.
Here are some photos of my new friends. This is Amei. She 1 (be) an
artist, but at the moment she 2______(work) as a teacher. She 3____ (not like)
teaching very much! And this is Bruce, her husband. This this is Hernan. He is
from Santiago, Chile. He 4______ (be) a math teacher, but he 5______(do) his
Master’s in education in the USA at the moment. In the photo he 6_____(smile)
because he passed an exam that day! This is Julio from Colombia. He
7
_____(have) a job in an oil company. In the picture he 8____(play) his guitar –
he’s really good! The other picture is Natasha from Trinidad. She graduated last
year and she 9______(look) for a job. Her parents 10_____ (visit) her at the
moment.

14. Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

1. like/ team/ you/ a/ do/ in/ working?
2. working/ can’t/ pressure/ I/ stand/ under
3. my/ not/ I’m/ very/ on/ boss/ keen
4. colleagues/ don’t/ my/ like/ I
5. dealing/ don’t/ customers/ I/ mind/ with
6. keen/ sport/ you/ on/ are
7. love/ absolutely/ I/ travelling
8. all/ at/ day/ a/ can’t/ desk/ I/ stand
9. new/ learning/ keen/ I’m/ things/ on
10. like/ I/ team/ don’t/ working/a/in

15. Put the words in the correct order to make questions.

1. going/ holiday/ are/ you/ away/ year/ this/ on?
2. is/ dinner/ evening/ who/ your/ cooking/ this?
3. are/ going/ to/ dentist/ when/ the/ you?
4. weekend I are I this/ doing/ you/ what?
5. play/ are/ sport/ you/ to/ this/ any/ going/ week?
6. you/ marry/ are/ to/ going/ Roberto?
7. what/ meeting/ you/ time/ your/ are/ sister?
8. are/ to/ English/ do/ your/ what/ improve/ going/ you/ to?
9. you/ a/ the/ are/ party/ at/ weekend/ having?
10. gym/ work/ are/ to/ the/ you/ after/ going?
 16. Write questions for the underlined answers. Start with who, what,
whose or how many.
1. Larry Page and Sergey Brin started Google in the late 1990s.
_____________________________________________________________
2. Dr. James Naismith invented basketball in 1891.
_____________________________________________________________
3. Canadians spend over forty hours a month online
_____________________________________________________________
4. Charles Miller brought football to Brazil from England in the nineteenth
century.
_____________________________________________________________
5. Jerry Seinfeld's sitcom is one of the most successful TV shows of all time.
_____________________________________________________________
6. lepe Rubingh first developed the sport of chess boxing in the 1990s.
_____________________________________________________________
7. Germany won the World Cup in 2014.
_____________________________________________________________
8. The Carcross Desert in Canada is the smallest desert in the world.
____________________________________________________________
9. Elvis Presley's daughter is called Lisa Marie.
_____________________________________________________________
10.Nearly seven million people visit the British Museum every year.

17 Write sentences using the prompts.

1. the children/ love/ play/ on beach/ in sun
2. I/ expect I hear from/ travel agent I later today
3. we/ want/ go/ on holiday/ but/ we/ too /busy
4. we/ seem/ go back/ same place/ every year
 5. Alan/ chose I stay I in hotel
6. we/ enjoy/ walk/ and look at I beautiful countryside
7. I/ decided/ travel/ on my own
8. we/ avoid/ visit/ tourist resorts/ in summer
9. we / need/ book/ our flights/ before/ prices/ go up
10. enjoy/ before/ I/ I/ sleep/ reading/ really/ go/ to
18. Complete the sentences with the present perfect form of the verbs in
brackets.
1. ____________________ (you/ever/win) a competition?
2. My parents ________________ (never/use) a computer.
3. Ali ____________________ (never/eat) an octopus.
4. Kylie and John __________________ (never/travel) by plane.
5. ____________________ (she/ever/sing) to an audience?
6. ____________________ (I/never/be) on TV.
7. ____________________ (she/ever/make) a speech?
8. ____________________ (you/ever/lie) to your best friend?
9. ____________________ (you/ever/try) sushi?
10. ____________________ (he/never/been) to Brazil.

19. Complete the conversations with the past simple or past continuous
form of the verbs in brackets
Conversation 1
A: I came to see you yesterday, but you weren't at home. What
1
______________ (you/do)?
B: I was here, but I 2________(play) with my son in the garden, so I 3
(not hear) the doorbell.

Conversation 2
 A: I heard you broke your leg. How 4
__________________________________ (it/happen)?
B: It happened when I 5 _(climb) a mountain two weeks ago.
I fell and I 6___________________________________ (land) badly.
Conversation 3
A: Wendy told me you7_________(see) Jim last week.
B: Yes. I 8______________________(study) in the library and he
9
_________________ (say) 'hello'.
Conversation 4
A: I hear you crashed the car again. 10 _____________________________
(you/drive) too fast?
B: No! It wasn’t my fault!
20. Match the sentence halves.
1. The last time they spoke to Marina
2. The teacher explained the exercise to us, but ______
3. Were there any calls for me
4. It started to rain
5. My mobile phone rang while
6. I fell asleep while I
7. Were you doing something important
8. I didn't go out last night
9. He could not talk to me _____
10. Children broke many plates _____
a)while we were playing football.
b)when I phoned you?
c) while I was shopping?
d)I was cooking.
e) because I was studying.
f) we weren't listening.
g)she was working in a bar.
h) was watching TV.
i) because I was talking to my friend on the phone.
j) while I was cleaning their room.
SPEAKING
21)Talk about celebrities:
 Have you ever seen a celebrity in person? What did you do?
 Which celebrity would you like to meet? What would you do if you could
spend a day with this person?
 Do you think famous people have the right to have a private life?
 Do you think it's moral to sell your private life to the media?
 What do you think of the paparazzi?
 Do you approve of people who become famous as a consequence of appearing
again and again in the media and not because of having an artistic career?
 Why do you think there is such a high demand for gossip magazines and
gossip TV programs?
 Would you like to be famous ? Why or why not ?
 Do you think being a celebrity automatically means the person is intelligent?
Why? Why not?
 Do you think that some celebrities earn much more money than they deserve
taking into consideration what they produce?
22)Talk about movies.
 How often do you watch movies?
 What kind of movies do you enjoy watching?
 What kind of movies do you dislike?
 What is your favorite movie?
 Do you have a favorite director?
 Do you prefer to watch movies at home or at movie theater?
 What makes you want to watch a movie (ex. The movie poster, the actors)?
 Do you prefer Azerbaijani movies or movies from other countries?
 For foreign movies, do you prefer subtitles or dubbing?
 What upcoming movies are you looking forward to?
23)Talk about travelling:
 Where is the most interesting place you have ever visited?
 What activities do you like to do when you travel?
 Do you prefer to travel alone or with others?
 Have you ever traveled abroad?
 What has been your most memorable travel experience?
 What are the benefits of traveling?
 What type of transportation do you use when traveling?
 What do you think are the essential items to bring when traveling?
 Do you prefer traveling to cities or the countryside?
 Do you prefer to plan your trips ahead of time or be spontaneous?
24)Talk about books.
 Do you like reading?
 How often do you read?
 What is your favorite genre?
 What is your favorite book/story?
 Who is your favorite writer/author?
 Who is your favorite character?
 What was the last book you read? Did you like it? Why/ Why not?
 What is your favorite place and time for reading?
 Do you watch the movie that is adapted from a book?
 Do you think reading a book is more important than watching tv? Explain your
opinion.
25)Talk about technology
 What’s the most innovative piece of technology you’ve encountered recently?
 What are the advantages of technology in today’s society?
 What are the disadvantages of technology in our world?
 What kinds of technology do you use in your daily life and you couldn’t
imagine living without it?
 What’s the most useful mobile app you have on your device, and why?
 How has technology influenced your learning and education?
 How do you balance the benefits and drawbacks of technology in your daily
life?
 How do you protect your privacy and security while using technology?
 How do you see the relationship between technology and culture in our
society?
 How do you think technology has changed the way people shop and make
purchasing decisions?
26)Talk about transportation
 What type of transportation do you prefer?
 How do you get to work or school? How long is your commute?
 What do you do on your regular commute? Do you listen to something? Do
you watch videos or play games? Do you read?
 What is the most environmentally friendly form of transportation?
 What is good and bad about using public transport?
 How often do you take a taxi? What is the basic fare in your town or city?
 Have you used a ride-sharing service, or do you prefer to be the only
passenger?
 Does your city have a good public transportation system? What could be
improved about it?
  Have you ever been in a traffic accident? What happened?
 What transportation method will be common 50 years in the future?
27)Talk about shopping.
 Do you like shopping?
 How often do you shop?
 How do you generally pay? Cash or by credit card?
 What do you usually shop for? Food, clothes, or anything else?
 Have you ever bought something and never used it?
 What do you spend most of your money on?
 Do you ever buy presents for your family and friends? What did you last
buy? Did they like it?
 Do you prefer to shop in local shops or in shopping malls? Why? What are
the advantages and disadvantages of both?
 Do you shop online? Why/why not?
 Do you think online shopping is safe? What problems might occur when you
buy something online?
28)Talk about eating out
 How many times do you eat out each week?
 What motivates you to eat out? (Enjoy restaurants, don’t have enough time,
hate doing dishes, not a good chef, etc.)
 What’s your favorite restaurant in town?
 What’s your favorite dish to eat?
 What are your thoughts about fast food restaurants?
 Do you tip when you eat out?
 If you don’t like a meal, do you complain to the waiter or not? Why?
 Do you prefer to eat out or dine at home on your birthday?
 Do you eat dinner in front of the TV or at the dining table?
  Is there any food that you can’t eat?
29)Talk about weekends.
 Do you like weekends?
 What do you usually do on weekends? Do you study or work?
 What did you do last weekends?
 With whom did you do it?
 Do you make plans for your weekends?
 How would you describe an ideal weekend?
 Do you have two days for weekend or one day and a half? Is that enough?
Don't you think that three days would be much better?
 Why do we need weekends?
 Do you prefer relaxing weekends doing nothing or active ones?
 Is there anything you don't like about weekends and you wish you could
change it?
30)Talk about sport.
 Do you play any sports these days? If not, how do you get exercise?
 Which sports do you enjoy watching on TV? How much time do you spend
watching them?
 Have you watched any sports live at a sports ground or stadium? How was
the experience? Was it better than watching on TV?
 Are there any sports you can't stand to see on TV? What are they and why
don't you like them?
 Which is the most dangerous sport? What kind of injuries occur when
people play it?
 Is sport an important part of education? What does it teach people?
 Your country is best at which sports? Why is it strong at these?
 How are sports and esports different?
 Which is the sportiest country in the world?
 Athletes from which sports train the hardest?