get200 unit 5

1. Read three blog posts A-C. For each of the questions 1-4 choose the correct text. Write your answers in the boxes provided. Note: there is one text that matches two questions.

A

Annie

I grew up on a farm in a family of nine children. As there were so many of us, my parents had one of each type: a rebel, a charmer, a beauty queen, daddy’s girls – you name it, we had it. The experience of growing up in such a large family taught me the skills to deal with all sorts of people in my life. In fact my best friend says it has given me the patience of a saint. But most of all, one of the best things about growing up with eight siblings is that you always feel that you have a lot of people behind you to back you up in times of trouble.

B

Stephen

My family lived in a large detached house in the suburbs. As the first child of five, I quickly learnt that my position came with certain privileges and as many drawbacks. While being the unquestioned leader of the pack, I was also held responsible for my siblings. I remember being repeatedly told off by mum and dad for any mischief that my younger sisters and brothers might have caused. On the plus side, my family have blessed me with some hilarious childhood memories and a strong personality that’s a great asset in my adult life now.

C

Monica

I’m an only child myself, but one of my friends grew up in a family of six children. Although I quite like her, I also think that the experience of growing up with several siblings, has instilled some negative qualities in her. She’s always trying to be the life and soul of the party and likes bossing people around, which I find rather annoying. On the plus side, though, she’s extremely dependable and I know I can always turn to her for help when the need arises.

In which blog does the writer

1 describe his/her position among his/her siblings?

2 disapprove of people who like giving orders to others?

3 appreciate his/her interpersonal skills?

4 mention having fun as a child?

2. Choose the correct verbs to complete the sentences.

1. Robert’s girlfriend _______ up with him a few days ago and he hasn’t got over her yet.

3. Choose the correct verbs to complete the sentences.

My mum would sometimes_______ ballistic when I made a mess of the living room.

4. Choose the answer which best completes the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

She hurt her knee in a game of tennis.

 She hurt her knee ___ she was playing tennis.

5. Choose the answer which best completes the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

They’ve arranged to go climbing next weekend.

     They ___ climbing next weekend.

6. Choose the answer which best completes the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first.

We started tidying the flat two hours ago and we’re still doing it.

     We ___ the flat for two hours.

7. Translate the words in brackets from Ukrainian into English.

How long (вони мешкають) ___________________ in Ireland?

8. Translate the words in brackets from Ukrainian into English.

I’ve added some spices and now the soup (на смак) ___________________ much better.

9. Translate the words in brackets from Ukrainian into English.

He found the test really difficult because he (не виконав) ___________________ any practice exercises before the test.