Control work 8

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STRANGE CONNECTIONS

Two of America’s most well-known presidents are Abraham Lincoln and John Fitzgerald Kennedy (JFK). They both lived at different times, but there are many things that connect the two men.

Lincoln’s political (1)___ started in 1832 when he was only twenty-three. 

He became a member of the (2)___ of Representatives in 1846 but he only worked there for two years.

. In 1854, he joined the Republican (3)___.

In 1860 he became the sixteenth (4)___.

John Fitzgerald Kennedy was born in 1917 and came from a very rich (5)___.

He went to exclusive schools and later studied at Harvard (6)___.He decided to become a politician after the Second World War. He was a Democrat and became the 35th President.

The two men do no seem to have much in (7)___ or do they?

Both men were killed on a Friday. Lincoln won the presidency in 1860, JFK in 1960. Lincoln’s wife was there when he was killed, Kennedy’s wife was sitting with him in a car.

Of course, these are just strange coincidences , and there is no real (8)___ between the two men … or is there?

Read and decide if the provided statements are true or false

COCO CHANEL

Today Chanel is a very popular brand. But how did it all start?

Coco Chanel, the founder of Chanel, was born in 1887 in France. After her mother died, Coco’s father put his daughter in an orphanage. She was raided by nuns who taught her how to sew – something which became useful to her later in life.

In 1910 Chanel opened her first shop where she started selling hats. Then she opened more shops and began making clothes. Her first dress was made out of an old jumper. Many people liked it and asked her where she got it from. In the 1920s, Chanel launched her first perfume, Chanel №5. It was the first time that a perfume had a designer’s name on it. In 1925, she created a famous black suit, which was revolutionary for that time.

1.    Coco Chanel was born in the 19^th century.

Read and decide if the provided statements are true or false

COCO CHANEL

Today Chanel is a very popular brand. But how did it all start?

Coco Chanel, the founder of Chanel, was born in 1887 in France. After her mother died, Coco’s father put his daughter in an orphanage. She was raided by nuns who taught her how to sew – something which became useful to her later in life.

In 1910 Chanel opened her first shop where she started selling hats. Then she opened more shops and began making clothes. Her first dress was made out of an old jumper. Many people liked it and asked her where she got it from. In the 1920s, Chanel launched her first perfume, Chanel №5. It was the first time that a perfume had a designer’s name on it. In 1925, she created a famous black suit, which was revolutionary for that time.

2.    Coco was selling perfume in her first shop.

Read and decide if the provided statements are true or false

COCO CHANEL

Today Chanel is a very popular brand. But how did it all start?

Coco Chanel, the founder of Chanel, was born in 1887 in France. After her mother died, Coco’s father put his daughter in an orphanage. She was raided by nuns who taught her how to sew – something which became useful to her later in life.

In 1910 Chanel opened her first shop where she started selling hats. Then she opened more shops and began making clothes. Her first dress was made out of an old jumper. Many people liked it and asked her where she got it from. In the 1920s, Chanel launched her first perfume, Chanel №5. It was the first time that a perfume had a designer’s name on it. In 1925, she created a famous black suit, which was revolutionary for that time.

3.    She used an old jumper to create her first dress.

Read and decide if the provided statements are true or false

COCO CHANEL

Today Chanel is a very popular brand. But how did it all start?

Coco Chanel, the founder of Chanel, was born in 1887 in France. After her mother died, Coco’s father put his daughter in an orphanage. She was raided by nuns who taught her how to sew – something which became useful to her later in life.

In 1910 Chanel opened her first shop where she started selling hats. Then she opened more shops and began making clothes. Her first dress was made out of an old jumper. Many people liked it and asked her where she got it from. In the 1920s, Chanel launched her first perfume, Chanel №5. It was the first time that a perfume had a designer’s name on it. In 1925, she created a famous black suit, which was revolutionary for that time.

4.    Coco launched Chanel №5 in 1925

Listening

Listen to the conversation about a visit to the local zoo and choose the right item

1.     Mark and Natalie will go to the zoo on ...

2.     Each zoo ticket will cost them...

3.     Who asked Mark to take photos?

4.     Mark plans to take photos of ...

5.     The zoo closes at ...

Choose the correct item to complete the letter.

Hi Aunt Mary,

I’m really happy that I’m coming to (1)____ you and uncle Jack next week when I come back home to Liverpool.

I'm on holiday in London. I (stay) with my friend, Jane.

She (live)___in the centre of London, near Hyde Park.

I   (be)   __  here   since   Saturday   

Yesterday Jane and I (go) __shopping. 

But while I (pay) __ for a T-shirt, someone stole my bag.

Luckily, I (spend, already)__nearly all my money.

If the weather (be) __ fine tomorrow, I will go on a

boat trip. 

That's all for now. I' m looking forward to ... from you and uncle!

Love,

Molly.