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1.She was _____________ university when she heard about the death of her father.

2. We usually go on holidays _____________ plane but this year we are going to Italy _____________ car.

3. The train was travelling _____________ a speed of over 150 km an hour.

4. She got _____________ the bus at Oxford Street and got off five stops later.

5. Bats are mammals that are highly active _____________ night.

6. _____________ nightfall over 10 inches of snow had fallen.

Singers and dancers earn ... money at first.

... performers feel nervous when they start.

Only ... professional singers go on to sing opera.

... professional teams become famous.

Not ... students get full marks in the exams.

... musicians can play more than one instrument.

... books are missing.

The teacher gave ... student an exam paper.

There aren't ... documents in the folder.

Nearly ... ballet dancers retire in their thirties.

Are you OK? You didn't eat ... your lunch.

There are ... paintings in the exhibitions, only photos.

The costumes are amazing. ... of them was made by hand.

He threw ... her sandwich on the ground for the birds to eat.

The guests must have enjoyed the party, because ... of them left before 2 a.m.

He can kick the ball well with ... foot.

I will text you ... on Saturday or on Sunday.

There are _____ tomatoes on the kitchen table. Make a mixed salad!

Please, don't put _____ pepper on the meat.

The children returned from the wood very sad because they had found very _____ mushrooms.

Oh, dear. There is _____ money in my purse. So, I can buy butter, milk, sugar and eggs.

How _____ desks are there in the classroom?

We have not got _____ milk. We cannot make an omelette.

Last week I got _____ useful information at the seminar.

The apple pie is wonderful. Would you like _____ ? - Oh, yes, please.

How _____ money do you need to buy a new textbook?

Two hours ago she ate so _____ sweets that now she is in bed with a stomachache.

There is _____ pen in my pencil box so I cannot write.

I think you can spare me _____ time now so we can go to the café to have lunch.

There are very _____ houses left in our street.

There is too _____ space in my flat so we can arrange a party there.

There are _____ flowers here in winter.

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Colchester is a small university town 80 km to the northeast of London, approximately 45 minutes by train. It is a very beautiful town, and students are very happy here because there are so many facilities and good entertainment. It is very famous for being the oldest town in England.

There is the only English Language School in Colchester, and it was founded thirty years ago by Oxford University Press. There are twenty classrooms, a video player in every room, a video library, a multimedia Centre with free e-mail facilities, a library and a listening Centre, the Internet access, a restaurant and a beautiful garden here. They also arrange course for children and young people in homestay and in residential accommodation.

Courses are organized at seven levels. The maximum group size is 13 (average is 10). Each level lasts 8 weeks, but you can stay for only two weeks if you want.

In summer many students stay for two or three weeks. You can start on any Monday as the course is organized in weekly units. All lessons last 50 minutes. You can choose options in Business English or International Affairs. They also organize examination courses and a course that is called English for Academic Study for students who want to learn English for studies. Some students also choose to have extra private lessons.

There is a free daily social program: clubs, tea parties, etc. Young people can have fun at a free party every Thursday evening.

Task 1. Read the statements and decide if they are TRUE or FALSE according to what the text says. 

1. Colchester English Language School was founded 30 years ago by Oxford University Press 

Task 1. Read the statements and decide if they are TRUE or FALSE according to what the text says. 

2. Colchester is the oldest university town in England. 

Task 1. Read the statements and decide if they are TRUE or FALSE according to what the text says. 

3. Each of seven course level lasts 8 weeks. 

Task 1. Read the statements and decide if they are TRUE or FALSE according to what the text says. 

4. You can start on any Monday and stay at courses for two or three weeks.

Task 1. Read the statements and decide if they are TRUE or FALSE according to what the text says. 

5.Children and young people can learn English in homestay and in residential accommodation. 

Task 1. Read the statements and decide if they are TRUE or FALSE according to what the text says. 

6. Every Thursday evening young people enjoy a free party at English Language School in Colchester. 

Task 2. For question choose the answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) which you think fits best according to the text. 

1. Colchester is a small university town 80 km __________ 

Task 2. For question choose the answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) which you think fits best according to the text. 

2. Students are very happy here because______________ 

Task 2. For question choose the answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) which you think fits best according to the text. 

3. The writer says that some students also choose to have____________                     

Task 3. For question choose the answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) which you think fits best according to the text. 

1. All lessons last________ 

Task 3. For question choose the answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) which you think fits best according to the text. 

2. Colchester is a small university town________ 

Task 3. For question choose the answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) which you think fits best according to the text. 

3. The maximum group size in Colchester University is__________

Task 3. For question choose the answer (1, 2, 3 or 4) which you think fits best according to the text. 

4. Each level lasts____________