Listening

Task 1. Choose the correct form of the verb in each sentence (1-8).

1. My sister works/is working hard right now because she has exams soon.

2 What do the students study/are the students studying in class at the moment?

3 I usually visit/am visiting my friends on Saturdays, but today I go/ am going to my aunt's house.

4. Jack doesn't play/isn't playing football today. He has a bad leg.

5 The girls don't do/ aren't doing any sport in their free time. They prefer music.

6. How often does your sister come/is your sister coming home from university?

7. We know/are knowing a lot of people in the area.

8 Do you listen/Are you listening to your teacher right now​.

Task 2. Fill in the gaps (1-20) with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the present simple or present continuous.

Our school of performing arts ¹______ (be) well-known for its variety of opportunities and this year, we ²_______ (offer) even more exciting and original courses in modern

dance, drama and singing. One of our best-established music teachers ³ ____ (start) a new jazz group next term, and she ⁴ _____ (take) this group on a European tour later in

the year.

All our instructors ⁵_____ (be) talented and successful performers and ⁶____ (have) recognized teaching certificates. We have a policy that we ⁷___ (not employ) anybody who ⁸______ (not have) talent, commitment and enthusiasm.

Lessons ⁹_____  (take) place every evening. They usually start at 7 p.m. and finish at 9 p.m. Students can also ¹⁰_____(have) lessons on Saturday mornings.

We ¹¹_____ (organize) two performances every year, but students ¹²___ (not have to) take part in these if they really ¹³___ (not want) to. There are plenty of opportunities backstage.

Here is what some of our students and parents said:

‘I'm quite a shy person. I ¹⁴___ (not like) performing in front of other people. But after a term here, ¹⁵___ (get) used to it and I ¹⁶_____ (begin) to enjoy the stage. It's thanks to all my great teachers.’ Lucy, aged 15.

‘My daughter started dance lessons last term. She ¹⁷___ (seem) really happy and her teachers ¹⁸____ (say) that she ¹⁹______ (make) really good progress! She certainly ²⁰_______ (love) going each week: Mrs. Jones — her daughter, Jess, aged 4.

Task 3. Write plural form of the given nouns. Напишіть подані іменники у формі множини.

1) an eye; 2) a mouse; 3) a daughter-in-law; 4) a businessman; 5) a woman; 6) a country; 7) a goose; 8) a piano; 9) a deer; 10) a potato; 11) a chief; 12) a wife; 13) a merry-go-round; 14) a toy; 15) a lady-bird; 16) a holiday; 17) a person; 18) a lily-of-the-valley; 19) a dictionary; 20) a thief.  

Task4. Reading the text.

About Myself

There are many things in our life I like and some I dislike. I like when everything is OK. Being happy is one way of being wise. I like to study because knowledge is useful sometimes. I'm fond of reading as it gives not only knowledge, but also wonderful moments of joy and pleasure. I am neither short nor tall, so I like to wear high-heeled shoes, trousers or jeans.

I am a girl of sixteen. When I look at myself in the mirror I see a blond girl with short straight hair, dark eyes and a slender figure. As to my appearance I'm rather tall and slim. I have never thought I'm a beauty, I wish I were more beautiful. I think that I'm even tempered, rather reserved, calm and modest. But sometimes I can lose my temper and become either angry or sad. I like staying alone and sometimes I retreat into my shell. But at the same time I like my friends, I like to laugh and joke. I have got a sense of humour. It means I understand humour and appreciate it.

I am sociable, so I have got a lot of friends among my schoolmates. As for me, I appreciate people's honesty, kindness, sense of justice and intelligence. I don't like when people are rude and aggressive.

Very soon I'll pass my final exams at school and after a farewell party at the end of June I'll say goodbye to my teachers who are very well-educated people with broad outlook and deep knowledge of the subjects. They encouraged me in my desire of choosing my future career. School meant a lot to me and it wasn't just learning and studying. I made good friends there and met many interesting people. I faced a new life without school with a mixed feeling of sadness and joy.

         I like music! I'm fond of music of the 60-s, like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Elvis Priestly. The songs of the Beatles give me a lot of delight and pleasure. Besides, I am a great theatregoer. Whenever I have some time to spare, I go to the theatre. I'm not keen on television. I play different sport games for health and pleasure. I usually play such games as volleyball, basketball, tennis, and sometimes football.

         And finally, the things I hope to achieve in my life are: to have a very successful career, so this year after finishing school I will try to enter the University, to build the house of my dreams and to find someone in my life to share all that with.

Are these statements true (T) or false (F)?

1.   I'm fond of reading as it gives not only knowledge, but also wonderful moments of joy and pleasure.

2.   I am a girl of fourteen.

3.   But sometimes I can lose my temper and become either angry or sad.

4.   I'm fond of music of the 80-s, like the Beatles, the Rolling Stones and Elvis Priestly.

5.   I play tennis for health and pleasure.

6.   And finally, the things I hope to achieve in my life are: to have a very successful career, so this year after finishing school I will try to enter the technical school.

Task 5. Translate the following set expressions with articles into English.

1) зі швидкістю  

2) на сонці

3) Сором!

4) за порадою

5) з початку до кінця

6) образитися

7) раптово

8) брехати

9) з одного боку, з іншого боку

10) в цілому