English 7th Form Reading

Read the e-mail and complete the gaps

Hello Rory,

 I haven't heard from you for ages. What have you been up to?   (1) ………………….I just finished my skysurfing course! I know, it's crazy, right? Well, Dylan informed me about this course, and it sounded really interesting. He said that it was the most enjoyable activity he had ever tried, and I totally agree.

 The course was only for three weeks. Not very long, right? ………I paid only €155. What's more, you don't have to bring anything with you; they have the equipment and everything you need there. The best part is that you don't need any experience. That worked well for me because I had never been on a plane before in my life! The instructors were very good and really experienced……. At the end of the course, you get a DVD of yourself skysurfing!

Anyway, if you want to attend the course too, let me know. If you sign up, ………

Yours,

Victor

Read the e-mail and complete the gaps

Hello Rory,

 I haven't heard from you for ages. What have you been up to?  I just finished my skysurfing course! I know, it's crazy, right? Well, Dylan informed me about this course, and it sounded really interesting. He said that it was the most enjoyable activity he had ever tried, and I totally agree.

 The course was only for three weeks. Not very long, right? (2)………I paid only €155. What's more, you don't have to bring anything with you; they have the equipment and everything you need there. The best part is that you don't need any experience. That worked well for me because I had never been on a plane before in my life! The instructors were very good and really experienced……. At the end of the course, you get a DVD of yourself skysurfing!

 Anyway, if you want to attend the course too, let me know. If you sign up, ………

Yours,

Victor

Read the e-mail and complete the gaps

Hello Rory,

I haven't heard from you for ages. What have you been up to?  ...I just finished my skysurfing course! I know, it's crazy, right? Well, Dylan informed me about this course, and it sounded really interesting. He said that it was the most enjoyable activity he had ever tried, and I totally agree.

 The course was only for three weeks. Not very long, right? ……I paid only €155. What's more, you don't have to bring anything with you; they have the equipment and everything you need there. The best part is that you don't need any experience. That worked well for me because I had never been on a plane before in my life! The instructors were very good and really experienced (3)..……. At the end of the course, you get a DVD of yourself skysurfing!

 Anyway, if you want to attend the course too, let me know. If you sign up, ………

Yours,

Victor

Read the e-mail and complete the gaps

Hello Rory,

 I haven't heard from you for ages. What have you been up to?   ….I just finished my skysurfing course! I know, it's crazy, right? Well, Dylan informed me about this course, and it sounded really interesting. He said that it was the most enjoyable activity he had ever tried, and I totally agree.

 The course was only for three weeks. Not very long, right? ………I paid only €155. What's more, you don't have to bring anything with you; they have the equipment and everything you need there. The best part is that you don't need any experience. That worked well for me because I had never been on a plane before in my life! The instructors were very good and really experienced……. At the end of the course, you get a DVD of yourself skysurfing!

 Anyway, if you want to attend the course too, let me know. If you sign up, (4)………

Yours,

Victor

Read the diary and tell True or False.

My Agritourism Holiday

 Day 1

Philip and I arrived at the farm. It wasn't as luxurious as it looked in the brochure and there was an unpleasant smell. Mr Adams, the farmer, and his wife were very polite and also very organised. They told us to put our things away and get straight to work. We spent the afternoon cleaning out the stables and we were exhausted by the evening. But dinner was delicious.

Day 2

We were woken up very early and Mr Adams asked us to help him with the cows before breakfast. Philip got completely covered in mud, and he began to realise he had packed the wrong clothes. It was more work after breakfast, but in the afternoon we had some time to kill. We went for a walk and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.

 Day 3

In the morning, we planted vegetables and my hands hurt from using the spade. But it was a waste of time because Mr Adams told us we had done it all wrong, and we had to do it again. In the afternoon, we built a new shed which was an unbelievable experience. We're getting used to the smell now and the holiday is turning into a very enjoyable experience.

Question:

The children's first impression was that they liked the people but not the farm. 

Read the diary and tell True or False.

My Agritourism Holiday

 Day 1

Philip and I arrived at the farm. It wasn't as luxurious as it looked in the brochure and there was an unpleasant smell. Mr Adams, the farmer, and his wife were very polite and also very organised. They told us to put our things away and get straight to work. We spent the afternoon cleaning out the stables and we were exhausted by the evening. But dinner was delicious.

 Day 2

We were woken up very early and Mr Adams asked us to help him with the cows before breakfast. Philip got completely covered in mud, and he began to realise he had packed the wrong clothes. It was more work after breakfast, but in the afternoon we had some time to kill. We went for a walk and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.

Day 3

In the morning, we planted vegetables and my hands hurt from using the spade. But it was a waste of time because Mr Adams told us we had done it all wrong, and we had to do it again. In the afternoon, we built a new shed which was an unbelievable experience. We're getting used to the smell now and the holiday is turning into a very enjoyable experience.

 Question:

. On the second day, Philip got his clothes dirty. 

Read the diary and tell True or False.

My Agritourism Holiday

 Day 1

Philip and I arrived at the farm. It wasn't as luxurious as it looked in the brochure and there was an unpleasant smell. Mr Adams, the farmer, and his wife were very polite and also very organised. They told us to put our things away and get straight to work. We spent the afternoon cleaning out the stables and we were exhausted by the evening. But dinner was delicious.

 Day 2

We were woken up very early and Mr Adams asked us to help him with the cows before breakfast. Philip got completely covered in mud, and he began to realise he had packed the wrong clothes. It was more work after breakfast, but in the afternoon we had some time to kill. We went for a walk and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.

 Day 3

In the morning, we planted vegetables and my hands hurt from using the spade. But it was a waste of time because Mr Adams told us we had done it all wrong, and we had to do it again. In the afternoon, we built a new shed which was an unbelievable experience. We're getting used to the smell now and the holiday is turning into a very enjoyable experience.

Question:

The children had time to kill every day

Read the diary and write True or False

My Agritourism Holiday

 Day 1

Philip and I arrived at the farm. It wasn't as luxurious as it looked in the brochure and there was an unpleasant smell. Mr Adams, the farmer, and his wife were very polite and also very organised. They told us to put our things away and get straight to work. We spent the afternoon cleaning out the stables and we were exhausted by the evening. But dinner was delicious.

Day 2

We were woken up very early and Mr Adams asked us to help him with the cows before breakfast. Philip got completely covered in mud, and he began to realise he had packed the wrong clothes. It was more work after breakfast, but in the afternoon we had some time to kill. We went for a walk and enjoyed the beautiful scenery.

Day 3

In the morning, we planted vegetables and my hands hurt from using the spade. But it was a waste of time because Mr Adams told us we had done it all wrong, and we had to do it again. In the afternoon, we built a new shed which was an unbelievable experience. We're getting used to the smell now and the holiday is turning into a very enjoyable experience

Question:

The children made a mistake while they were building something

Read the e-mail and choose the correct variant.

Hello Kelly,

 How are you? I miss you so much. I haven't had anyone to talk to about my problems since you left. At the moment I've got a serious problem and need your help.

 It's to do with my sister Ellen. Last week I took her camera without asking and I lost it. I haven't told her yet, but she's going to find out soon. You see, she's going to Egypt next week and she's going to need it. What should I do? If I tell her, she'll get really angry. And you know how Ellen is when she's upset. She'll never let me borrow any of her things again. Unfortunately, there's more. Next weekend, there's a great party and I don't want to miss it. The problem is I haven't got anything cool to wear. So, I was thinking of borrowing something from Ellen. But if she finds out about the camera, I can forget it. What do you suggest I do? If I had the money, I would buy her a new camera, but I don't. What would you do if you were me?

 Write back as soon as possible.

 Yours,

Brenda

Read the e-mail and choose the correct variant.

Hello Kelly,

 How are you? I miss you so much. I haven't had anyone to talk to about my problems since you left. At the moment I've got a serious problem and need your help.

 It's to do with my sister Ellen. Last week I took her camera without asking and I lost it. I haven't told her yet, but she's going to find out soon. You see, she's going to Egypt next week and she's going to need it. What should I do? If I tell her, she'll get really angry. And you know how Ellen is when she's upset. She'll never let me borrow any of her things again. Unfortunately, there's more. Next weekend, there's a great party and I don't want to miss it. The problem is I haven't got anything cool to wear. So, I was thinking of borrowing something from Ellen. But if she finds out about the camera, I can forget it. What do you suggest I do? If I had the money, I would buy her a new camera, but I don't. What would you do if you were me?

 Write back as soon as possible.

Yours,

Brenda

Read the e-mail and choose the correct variant.

Hello Kelly,

 How are you? I miss you so much. I haven't had anyone to talk to about my problems since you left. At the moment I've got a serious problem and need your help.

 It's to do with my sister Ellen. Last week I took her camera without asking and I lost it. I haven't told her yet, but she's going to find out soon. You see, she's going to Egypt next week and she's going to need it. What should I do? If I tell her, she'll get really angry. And you know how Ellen is when she's upset. She'll never let me borrow any of her things again. Unfortunately, there's more. Next weekend, there's a great party and I don't want to miss it. The problem is I haven't got anything cool to wear. So, I was thinking of borrowing something from Ellen. But if she finds out about the camera, I can forget it. What do you suggest I do? If I had the money, I would buy her a new camera, but I don't. What would you do if you were me?

 Write back as soon as possible.

Yours,

Brenda

Read the e-mail and chose the correct variant

Hello Kelly,

 How are you? I miss you so much. I haven't had anyone to talk to about my problems since you left. At the moment I've got a serious problem and need your help.

It's to do with my sister Ellen. Last week I took her camera without asking and I lost it. I haven't told her yet, but she's going to find out soon. You see, she's going to Egypt next week and she's going to need it. What should I do? If I tell her, she'll get really angry. And you know how Ellen is when she's upset. She'll never let me borrow any of her things again. Unfortunately, there's more. Next weekend, there's a great party and I don't want to miss it. The problem is I haven't got anything cool to wear. So, I was thinking of borrowing something from Ellen. But if she finds out about the camera, I can forget it. What do you suggest I do? If I had the money, I would buy her a new camera, but I don't. What would you do if you were me?

 Write back as soon as possible.

Yours,

Brenda