Friday, December 31, 2010
Concept Car - Peugeot Egochine [5 Pics]
I present you a weird concept car, the Peugeot Egochine.Peugeot Egochine was created by Paolo De Giusti.In my opinion the Peugeot Egochine looks like a giant shaving razor (Gillette Fusion Power razor), don't you think so?See the pictures.Concept Car - Peugeot Egochine (5 Pictures) Source: Jalopnik.com
Wednesday, December 29, 2010
Anatomy of electronic gadgets [Pics]
I present you more creative illustrations of "Anatomy Gadgets" (for Apple's gadgets, see: Anatomy of Apple's Gadgets).Mads Peitersen created "anatomical drawings" of some electronic gadgets of our everyday lives. Gadgets like:- Canon 5D Mark II,- PS3,- Playstation 3 Controller,- Xbox 360 Controller- Toaster Anatomy of electronic gadgets (5 pictures): Source: Trendsnow
Sunday, December 26, 2010
Anatomy of Apple's Gadgets [Pics]
Mads Peitersen (Denmark), graphic designer and illustrator, created some creative illustrations of Apple's Gadgets.Now is possible to see the anatomy of iPhone 4 and Apple iPod.See the pictures.Anatomy of iPhone 4 and iPod (pictures): Source: Trendsnow
Concept Cars - P-Eco [Pics]
P-Eco was designed by Jung-Hoon Kim.P-Eco is an electric car, it is a concept car.P-Eco was made to make life easier in the city.Concept Cars - P-Eco (Pictures) Souce: Trendhunter.com
Monday, December 20, 2010
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all of you.
Gap filling activity
WHITE CHRISTMAS
I’m dreaming of a ………… Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten,
And children listen
To hear……… …….. in the ……….
I’m dreaming of a …………Christmas
With every Christmas ………. I write
May your days be ………… and bright
And may all your Christmases be ………..
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten,
And children listen
To hear……… …….. in the ……….
I’m dreaming of a …………Christmas
With every Christmas ………. I write
May your days be ………… and bright
And may all your Christmases be ………..
Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all of you.
Gap filling activity
WHITE CHRISTMAS
I’m dreaming of a ………… Christmas
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten,
And children listen
To hear……… …….. in the ……….
I’m dreaming of a …………Christmas
With every Christmas ………. I write
May your days be ………… and bright
And may all your Christmases be ………..
Just like the ones I used to know
Where the treetops glisten,
And children listen
To hear……… …….. in the ……….
I’m dreaming of a …………Christmas
With every Christmas ………. I write
May your days be ………… and bright
And may all your Christmases be ………..
All we want for Christmas is an old festive song
Christmas and music
Vocabulary
1 Look at these words and expressions. They are all in the text below. Do we use them to talk about money or music?
pay, cheque, hits, airing, generates, revenue, release ,
profitable, money-spinners, digital downloads, playlists, tracks
2 Now, match each of the words to the correct definition.
a) very successful songs
b) produce/create
c) making money for a person or company
c) making money for a person or company
d) music made available to buy
e) one of several songs on a CD f) money paid for work
g) when a song is played on the radio
h) something that you copy onto your computer from the internet
i) a product or activity that produces a lot of money
j) the money that a company earns on a regular basis
k) all the music that people will listen to on a particular occasion
e) one of several songs on a CD f) money paid for work
g) when a song is played on the radio
h) something that you copy onto your computer from the internet
i) a product or activity that produces a lot of money
j) the money that a company earns on a regular basis
k) all the music that people will listen to on a particular occasion
All we want for Christmas is an old festive song
Whether you love Mariah Carey or loathe Jona Lewie, there is no escaping them at this time of year. The annual resurrection of songs from Christmas past is well underway – and for the artists who penned or performed those festive favourites decades ago, the pay cheques are waiting under the tree.
Of the 20 most-played Christmas songs during the past ten years, the most modern – Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" – dates from 1994. Most of the others in the list were hits in the Seventies and Eighties. They include Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" and Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
A single airing of a three-minute song on BBC Radio One generates about £37.50 for writers and £37.50 for performers, while commercial stations pay a percentage of their advertising revenue.
This means that even songs that failed to make an impact on their original release can prove highly profitable later. Chris Rea's "Driving Home For Christmas" reached just number 53 in 1988. Yet, now seventh in the most-played list, it remains one of Rea's most reliable money-spinners.
The breadth of music choice permanently available through digital downloads also means that songs no longer have to be re-released as in years gone by to take a march up the charts. "All I Want For Christmas has charted in the top 20 in each of the past three Decembers, and has already reached number 22 this year.
Martin Talbot, the managing director of The Official Charts Company, said: "At this time of year people are putting together lots of Christmas party playlists and they want to make their own compilations of tracks at home. Five or ten years ago, you'd have to buy a Christmas hits package, but now it's more democratic. People can choose what they like."
Question 1 (2 points)
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
a) The youngest song in the top twenty list of Christmas songs is sung by Mariah Carey.
b) “Merry Xmas Everybody” and “ Do They Know It’s Christmas” were both sung by Slade.
c) Chris Rea’s song “Driving Home for Christmas” is more popular now than in 1988.
d) Some people buy old songs because they are going to meet friends and celebrate Christmas.
Question 2 (2 points)
Answer the following questions in your own words.
a) How do old songs continue to make money?
b) Why is it now easier to select the songs you want to listen to?
Question 3 (1.5 points)
Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions given.
a) write (Paragraph 1)
b) wide choice (Paragraph 5)
c) the list of the highest selling records for one week (Paragraph 5)
Question 4 (1.5 points)
Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
a) Mariah Carey first sang “All I want for Christmas” in1994.
The song “All I want for Christmas” …………………………………… in 1994.
b) Martin Talbot said: “Five or ten years ago, you'd have to buy a Christmas hits package, but now it's more democratic. People can choose what they like."
According to Martin Talbot, five or …………………………………………….…..
c) A single airing of a three-minute song on BBC Radio One generates about £37.50 for writers and £37.50 for performers.
If a three-minute song is played once on BBC Radio one, both ...................................................
Question 5 (5 points)
Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:
“Music is just one of many things which help us to celebrate.” What do you think?
Most played Christmas tunes
5 I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day (1973) Wizzard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r8UVR9DDBo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r8UVR9DDBo
7 Driving Home For Christmas (1988) Chris Rea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czhZbqpyBm8&feature=fvsr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czhZbqpyBm8&feature=fvsr
10 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (1966) Dean Martin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mSSPM3ies0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mSSPM3ies0
Key Vocabulary tasks
1
Money
Money
pay cheque, generates, percentage, revenue, profitable, money-spinners
Music
songs, hits, airing, release, digital downloads, playlists, compilations, tracks
2
a) hits b) generate c) profitable d) release e) tracks
f) pay cheque g) airing h) digital download i) money-spinner
j) revenue k) playlist
songs, hits, airing, release, digital downloads, playlists, compilations, tracks
2
a) hits b) generate c) profitable d) release e) tracks
f) pay cheque g) airing h) digital download i) money-spinner
j) revenue k) playlist
All we want for Christmas is an old festive song
Christmas and music
Vocabulary
1 Look at these words and expressions. They are all in the text below. Do we use them to talk about money or music?
pay, cheque, hits, airing, generates, revenue, release ,
profitable, money-spinners, digital downloads, playlists, tracks
2 Now, match each of the words to the correct definition.
a) very successful songs
b) produce/create
c) making money for a person or company
c) making money for a person or company
d) music made available to buy
e) one of several songs on a CD f) money paid for work
g) when a song is played on the radio
h) something that you copy onto your computer from the internet
i) a product or activity that produces a lot of money
j) the money that a company earns on a regular basis
k) all the music that people will listen to on a particular occasion
e) one of several songs on a CD f) money paid for work
g) when a song is played on the radio
h) something that you copy onto your computer from the internet
i) a product or activity that produces a lot of money
j) the money that a company earns on a regular basis
k) all the music that people will listen to on a particular occasion
All we want for Christmas is an old festive song
Whether you love Mariah Carey or loathe Jona Lewie, there is no escaping them at this time of year. The annual resurrection of songs from Christmas past is well underway – and for the artists who penned or performed those festive favourites decades ago, the pay cheques are waiting under the tree.
Of the 20 most-played Christmas songs during the past ten years, the most modern – Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" – dates from 1994. Most of the others in the list were hits in the Seventies and Eighties. They include Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" and Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
A single airing of a three-minute song on BBC Radio One generates about £37.50 for writers and £37.50 for performers, while commercial stations pay a percentage of their advertising revenue.
This means that even songs that failed to make an impact on their original release can prove highly profitable later. Chris Rea's "Driving Home For Christmas" reached just number 53 in 1988. Yet, now seventh in the most-played list, it remains one of Rea's most reliable money-spinners.
The breadth of music choice permanently available through digital downloads also means that songs no longer have to be re-released as in years gone by to take a march up the charts. "All I Want For Christmas has charted in the top 20 in each of the past three Decembers, and has already reached number 22 this year.
Martin Talbot, the managing director of The Official Charts Company, said: "At this time of year people are putting together lots of Christmas party playlists and they want to make their own compilations of tracks at home. Five or ten years ago, you'd have to buy a Christmas hits package, but now it's more democratic. People can choose what they like."
Question 1 (2 points)
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
a) The youngest song in the top twenty list of Christmas songs is sung by Mariah Carey.
b) “Merry Xmas Everybody” and “ Do They Know It’s Christmas” were both sung by Slade.
c) Chris Rea’s song “Driving Home for Christmas” is more popular now than in 1988.
d) Some people buy old songs because they are going to meet friends and celebrate Christmas.
Question 2 (2 points)
Answer the following questions in your own words.
a) How do old songs continue to make money?
b) Why is it now easier to select the songs you want to listen to?
Question 3 (1.5 points)
Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions given.
a) write (Paragraph 1)
b) wide choice (Paragraph 5)
c) the list of the highest selling records for one week (Paragraph 5)
Question 4 (1.5 points)
Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
a) Mariah Carey first sang “All I want for Christmas” in1994.
The song “All I want for Christmas” …………………………………… in 1994.
b) Martin Talbot said: “Five or ten years ago, you'd have to buy a Christmas hits package, but now it's more democratic. People can choose what they like."
According to Martin Talbot, five or …………………………………………….…..
c) A single airing of a three-minute song on BBC Radio One generates about £37.50 for writers and £37.50 for performers.
If a three-minute song is played once on BBC Radio one, both ...................................................
Question 5 (5 points)
Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:
“Music is just one of many things which help us to celebrate.” What do you think?
Most played Christmas tunes
5 I Wish It Could Be Christmas Every Day (1973) Wizzard
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r8UVR9DDBo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-r8UVR9DDBo
7 Driving Home For Christmas (1988) Chris Rea
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czhZbqpyBm8&feature=fvsr
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=czhZbqpyBm8&feature=fvsr
10 Let It Snow! Let It Snow! Let It Snow! (1966) Dean Martin
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mSSPM3ies0
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mSSPM3ies0
Key Vocabulary tasks
1
Money
Money
pay cheque, generates, percentage, revenue, profitable, money-spinners
Music
songs, hits, airing, release, digital downloads, playlists, compilations, tracks
2
a) hits b) generate c) profitable d) release e) tracks
f) pay cheque g) airing h) digital download i) money-spinner
j) revenue k) playlist
songs, hits, airing, release, digital downloads, playlists, compilations, tracks
2
a) hits b) generate c) profitable d) release e) tracks
f) pay cheque g) airing h) digital download i) money-spinner
j) revenue k) playlist
Christmas Traditions
Questionnaire
1. What bird is cooked for Christmas dinner?
2. Where are the presents kept before opening them?
3. What is hung outside on the door?
4. What kind of songs are sung?
5. Before electricity, these were put on the trees?
6. What is a common four letter abbreviation of Christmas?
7. What plant with red berries is used for decorations?
8. What do you kiss under?
9. What kind of calendar is opened by children leading up to Christmas?
10. What are pulled at the table?
KEY
1. a turkey
2. under the tree
3. a wreath
4. carols
5. candles
6. X’mas
7. Holly
8. mistletoe
9. an Advent calendar
10. crackers
Christmas Traditions
Questionnaire
1. What bird is cooked for Christmas dinner?
2. Where are the presents kept before opening them?
3. What is hung outside on the door?
4. What kind of songs are sung?
5. Before electricity, these were put on the trees?
6. What is a common four letter abbreviation of Christmas?
7. What plant with red berries is used for decorations?
8. What do you kiss under?
9. What kind of calendar is opened by children leading up to Christmas?
10. What are pulled at the table?
KEY
1. a turkey
2. under the tree
3. a wreath
4. carols
5. candles
6. X’mas
7. Holly
8. mistletoe
9. an Advent calendar
10. crackers
All we want for Christmas is an old festive song
Key PAU task
Question 1
a) True. Of the 20 most-played Christmas songs during the past ten years, the most modern –
Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" – dates from 1994
b) False Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" and Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
c) True Chris Rea's "Driving Home For Christmas" reached just number 53 in 1988. Yet, now seventh in the most-played list,
d) True At this time of year people are putting together lots of Christmas party playlists
Question 2
a) The people who wrote or sung or played the music in songs are paid every time their record is played on the radio.
b) Songs are available on the internet and you can choose the songs you want to have and listen to and download them to create your own album
Question 3
a) pen/penned
b) breadth
c) charts/Charts
Question 4
a) The song “All I want for Christmas” was first sung by Mariah Carey in 1994.
b) According to Martin Talbot, five or ten years ago, people would have had to buy a Christmas hits package, but now it was more democratic. People could choose what they liked.
c) If a three-minute song is played once on BBC Radio One, both writers and performers can earn £37.50.
OR
If a three-minute song is played once on BBC Radio One, both writers and performers will be paid £37.50.
Question 1
a) True. Of the 20 most-played Christmas songs during the past ten years, the most modern –
Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" – dates from 1994
b) False Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" and Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
c) True Chris Rea's "Driving Home For Christmas" reached just number 53 in 1988. Yet, now seventh in the most-played list,
d) True At this time of year people are putting together lots of Christmas party playlists
Question 2
a) The people who wrote or sung or played the music in songs are paid every time their record is played on the radio.
b) Songs are available on the internet and you can choose the songs you want to have and listen to and download them to create your own album
Question 3
a) pen/penned
b) breadth
c) charts/Charts
Question 4
a) The song “All I want for Christmas” was first sung by Mariah Carey in 1994.
b) According to Martin Talbot, five or ten years ago, people would have had to buy a Christmas hits package, but now it was more democratic. People could choose what they liked.
c) If a three-minute song is played once on BBC Radio One, both writers and performers can earn £37.50.
OR
If a three-minute song is played once on BBC Radio One, both writers and performers will be paid £37.50.
All we want for Christmas is an old festive song
Key PAU task
Question 1
a) True. Of the 20 most-played Christmas songs during the past ten years, the most modern –
Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" – dates from 1994
b) False Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" and Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
c) True Chris Rea's "Driving Home For Christmas" reached just number 53 in 1988. Yet, now seventh in the most-played list,
d) True At this time of year people are putting together lots of Christmas party playlists
Question 2
a) The people who wrote or sung or played the music in songs are paid every time their record is played on the radio.
b) Songs are available on the internet and you can choose the songs you want to have and listen to and download them to create your own album
Question 3
a) pen/penned
b) breadth
c) charts/Charts
Question 4
a) The song “All I want for Christmas” was first sung by Mariah Carey in 1994.
b) According to Martin Talbot, five or ten years ago, people would have had to buy a Christmas hits package, but now it was more democratic. People could choose what they liked.
c) If a three-minute song is played once on BBC Radio One, both writers and performers can earn £37.50.
OR
If a three-minute song is played once on BBC Radio One, both writers and performers will be paid £37.50.
Question 1
a) True. Of the 20 most-played Christmas songs during the past ten years, the most modern –
Mariah Carey's "All I Want For Christmas Is You" – dates from 1994
b) False Slade's "Merry Xmas Everybody" and Band Aid's "Do They Know It's Christmas?"
c) True Chris Rea's "Driving Home For Christmas" reached just number 53 in 1988. Yet, now seventh in the most-played list,
d) True At this time of year people are putting together lots of Christmas party playlists
Question 2
a) The people who wrote or sung or played the music in songs are paid every time their record is played on the radio.
b) Songs are available on the internet and you can choose the songs you want to have and listen to and download them to create your own album
Question 3
a) pen/penned
b) breadth
c) charts/Charts
Question 4
a) The song “All I want for Christmas” was first sung by Mariah Carey in 1994.
b) According to Martin Talbot, five or ten years ago, people would have had to buy a Christmas hits package, but now it was more democratic. People could choose what they liked.
c) If a three-minute song is played once on BBC Radio One, both writers and performers can earn £37.50.
OR
If a three-minute song is played once on BBC Radio One, both writers and performers will be paid £37.50.
Sunday, December 19, 2010
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Monday, December 13, 2010
Online shoppers splash out
Online shoppers are set to spend a total of £537m today in what is predicted to be the busiest internet shopping day of the year. Total spending on the day called Manic Monday is forecast to hit £22.4m an hour, according to shopping comparison website Kelkoo. The cold weather and a strike by London Underground workers are also expected to boost the number of shoppers choosing to buy online.
Visa Europe said the busiest online shopping day in the previous two years had been on the last Monday in November. It predicted transactions would peak in the lunch hour between 1pm and 2pm and again at around 7pm as shoppers go online after returning home from work.
A study found 74% of consumers planned to buy presents online this Christmas, with 30% looking to do more shopping on the internet than last year. Visa Europe commercial director Steve Perry said: "Shopping online is now a natural part of the gift-buying process for consumers and a key part of Christmas sales strategy for retailers.
The combination of monthly salaries being paid and people taking delivery times into consideration should combine to deliver a record day for internet shopping."
Retailer Argos also said it was predicting today to be the busiest for online delivery orders, falling after the last pay day before Christmas but still allowing time for delivery and wrapping before December 25. The busiest day on the high street is expected to be December 18.
Vocabulary exercise
All the words below are in the text. Match the words and expressions on the left to the words with the same meaning on the right.
1 splash out a shoppers choosing to buy online
2 buy online b forecast
3 predict c an order
4 a transaction d spend money
5 online shoppers e a gift
6 a present f shop on the internet
Question 1 (2 points)
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
a) More money is usually spent on buying items online on the last Monday in November.
b) The number of people shopping for Christmas presents online will grow by 30% this year..
c) If you buy something online today, it will arrive before Christmas.
d) The day when city shops will be busiest will probably be December 18th.
Question 2 (2 points)
Answer the following questions in your own words.
a) Why will there be even more people shopping online this year?
b) What times of the day will most people buy things online today?
Question 3 (1.5 points)
a) Why will there be even more people shopping online this year?
b) What times of the day will most people buy things online today?
Question 3 (1.5 points)
Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions given.
a) to increase (Paragraph 1)
b) reach the highest point (Paragraph 2)
c) important, crucial (Paragraph 3)
Question 4 (1.5 points)
a) to increase (Paragraph 1)
b) reach the highest point (Paragraph 2)
c) important, crucial (Paragraph 3)
Question 4 (1.5 points)
Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
a) Shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicts that the cold weather and the London Underground strike will boost total spending.
Shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicts that total spending …………………. ……….............
b) ‘People have just been paid and they will want their gifts to be delivered in time for Christmas.’, said Steve Perry.
Steve Perry said that people …………...…………………………………………………....................
c) Shopping on the internet is convenient, but there are many risks involved and you should be very careful.
Although ....................................................., you should .................................................. because ............................................................................................................................
Question 5 (3 points)
Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:
‘Nowadays, it is possible to buy absolutely anything’. Do you agree?
Steve Perry said that people …………...…………………………………………………....................
c) Shopping on the internet is convenient, but there are many risks involved and you should be very careful.
Although ....................................................., you should .................................................. because ............................................................................................................................
Question 5 (3 points)
Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:
‘Nowadays, it is possible to buy absolutely anything’. Do you agree?
Online shoppers splash out
Online shoppers are set to spend a total of £537m today in what is predicted to be the busiest internet shopping day of the year. Total spending on the day called Manic Monday is forecast to hit £22.4m an hour, according to shopping comparison website Kelkoo. The cold weather and a strike by London Underground workers are also expected to boost the number of shoppers choosing to buy online.
Visa Europe said the busiest online shopping day in the previous two years had been on the last Monday in November. It predicted transactions would peak in the lunch hour between 1pm and 2pm and again at around 7pm as shoppers go online after returning home from work.
A study found 74% of consumers planned to buy presents online this Christmas, with 30% looking to do more shopping on the internet than last year. Visa Europe commercial director Steve Perry said: "Shopping online is now a natural part of the gift-buying process for consumers and a key part of Christmas sales strategy for retailers.
The combination of monthly salaries being paid and people taking delivery times into consideration should combine to deliver a record day for internet shopping."
Retailer Argos also said it was predicting today to be the busiest for online delivery orders, falling after the last pay day before Christmas but still allowing time for delivery and wrapping before December 25. The busiest day on the high street is expected to be December 18.
Vocabulary exercise
All the words below are in the text. Match the words and expressions on the left to the words with the same meaning on the right.
1 splash out a shoppers choosing to buy online
2 buy online b forecast
3 predict c an order
4 a transaction d spend money
5 online shoppers e a gift
6 a present f shop on the internet
Question 1 (2 points)
Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
a) More money is usually spent on buying items online on the last Monday in November.
b) The number of people shopping for Christmas presents online will grow by 30% this year..
c) If you buy something online today, it will arrive before Christmas.
d) The day when city shops will be busiest will probably be December 18th.
Question 2 (2 points)
Answer the following questions in your own words.
a) Why will there be even more people shopping online this year?
b) What times of the day will most people buy things online today?
Question 3 (1.5 points)
a) Why will there be even more people shopping online this year?
b) What times of the day will most people buy things online today?
Question 3 (1.5 points)
Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions given.
a) to increase (Paragraph 1)
b) reach the highest point (Paragraph 2)
c) important, crucial (Paragraph 3)
Question 4 (1.5 points)
a) to increase (Paragraph 1)
b) reach the highest point (Paragraph 2)
c) important, crucial (Paragraph 3)
Question 4 (1.5 points)
Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
a) Shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicts that the cold weather and the London Underground strike will boost total spending.
Shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicts that total spending …………………. ……….............
b) ‘People have just been paid and they will want their gifts to be delivered in time for Christmas.’, said Steve Perry.
Steve Perry said that people …………...…………………………………………………....................
c) Shopping on the internet is convenient, but there are many risks involved and you should be very careful.
Although ....................................................., you should .................................................. because ............................................................................................................................
Question 5 (3 points)
Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:
‘Nowadays, it is possible to buy absolutely anything’. Do you agree?
Steve Perry said that people …………...…………………………………………………....................
c) Shopping on the internet is convenient, but there are many risks involved and you should be very careful.
Although ....................................................., you should .................................................. because ............................................................................................................................
Question 5 (3 points)
Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:
‘Nowadays, it is possible to buy absolutely anything’. Do you agree?
Schoolboy to climb Mount Everest
A 13-year-old is planning to make history by becoming the youngest ever person to climb the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest.
Jordan Romero from the USA will attempt to summit the 8,850 metre peak which is above the height some planes fly at.
Jordan will be joined by his dad and stepmum on the expedition, both are experienced climbers.
Climbing so high can be dangerous though, the cold and lack of oxygen has killed lots of climbers in the past.
It's likely Jordan will use bottled oxygen as he climbs higher up the mountain as there is less oxygen to breathe in the higher up you go.
Record books
At age 10, he became the youngest American to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak.
The current record holder for the youngest person to climb Mount Everest is Temba Tsheri from Nepal who was 16.
Because of the extreme cold though he lost five fingers during his climb due to frostbite.
True or False?
1. Jordan Romero is 13 years-old.
2. Romero is from Canada.
3. The 13-year-old is planning to climb Mount Everest.
4. Jordan will climb the mountain with his father and uncle.
5. Jordan's father has never climbed a mountain before.
6. It can be dangerous to climb mountains.
7. Lack of oxygen can kill climbers.
8. The peak of Mount Everest is above the height at which some planes fly.
9. Jordan will probably use oxygen when he climbs the mountain.
10. There is less oxygen at the bottom of Mount Everest.
What is the missing word?
2. Romero is from Canada.
3. The 13-year-old is planning to climb Mount Everest.
4. Jordan will climb the mountain with his father and uncle.
5. Jordan's father has never climbed a mountain before.
6. It can be dangerous to climb mountains.
7. Lack of oxygen can kill climbers.
8. The peak of Mount Everest is above the height at which some planes fly.
9. Jordan will probably use oxygen when he climbs the mountain.
10. There is less oxygen at the bottom of Mount Everest.
What is the missing word?
1. The summit of Mount Everest is 8,850___________tall.
2. The cold has _____________lots of climbers in the past.
3. Jordan became the_______________American to climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro when he was 10.
4. Temba Tsheri____________five fingers when he climbed to the top of Mount Everest.
KEY
2. The cold has _____________lots of climbers in the past.
3. Jordan became the_______________American to climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro when he was 10.
4. Temba Tsheri____________five fingers when he climbed to the top of Mount Everest.
KEY
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE
6. TRUE
7. TRUE
8. TRUE
9. TRUE
10. FALSE
1. metres
2. killed
3. youngest
4. lost
Schoolboy to climb Mount Everest
A 13-year-old is planning to make history by becoming the youngest ever person to climb the world's highest mountain, Mount Everest.
Jordan Romero from the USA will attempt to summit the 8,850 metre peak which is above the height some planes fly at.
Jordan will be joined by his dad and stepmum on the expedition, both are experienced climbers.
Climbing so high can be dangerous though, the cold and lack of oxygen has killed lots of climbers in the past.
It's likely Jordan will use bottled oxygen as he climbs higher up the mountain as there is less oxygen to breathe in the higher up you go.
Record books
At age 10, he became the youngest American to summit Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak.
The current record holder for the youngest person to climb Mount Everest is Temba Tsheri from Nepal who was 16.
Because of the extreme cold though he lost five fingers during his climb due to frostbite.
True or False?
1. Jordan Romero is 13 years-old.
2. Romero is from Canada.
3. The 13-year-old is planning to climb Mount Everest.
4. Jordan will climb the mountain with his father and uncle.
5. Jordan's father has never climbed a mountain before.
6. It can be dangerous to climb mountains.
7. Lack of oxygen can kill climbers.
8. The peak of Mount Everest is above the height at which some planes fly.
9. Jordan will probably use oxygen when he climbs the mountain.
10. There is less oxygen at the bottom of Mount Everest.
What is the missing word?
2. Romero is from Canada.
3. The 13-year-old is planning to climb Mount Everest.
4. Jordan will climb the mountain with his father and uncle.
5. Jordan's father has never climbed a mountain before.
6. It can be dangerous to climb mountains.
7. Lack of oxygen can kill climbers.
8. The peak of Mount Everest is above the height at which some planes fly.
9. Jordan will probably use oxygen when he climbs the mountain.
10. There is less oxygen at the bottom of Mount Everest.
What is the missing word?
1. The summit of Mount Everest is 8,850___________tall.
2. The cold has _____________lots of climbers in the past.
3. Jordan became the_______________American to climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro when he was 10.
4. Temba Tsheri____________five fingers when he climbed to the top of Mount Everest.
KEY
2. The cold has _____________lots of climbers in the past.
3. Jordan became the_______________American to climb to the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro when he was 10.
4. Temba Tsheri____________five fingers when he climbed to the top of Mount Everest.
KEY
1. TRUE
2. FALSE
3. TRUE
4. FALSE
5. FALSE
6. TRUE
7. TRUE
8. TRUE
9. TRUE
10. FALSE
1. metres
2. killed
3. youngest
4. lost
Warning about falling icicles
Kids in Scotland are being warned to look out for falling icicles, as the weather warms up this weekend.
Parts of Scotland have experienced temperatures as low as -20 degrees over the past few weeks.
Weather forecasters say temperatures are rising, and icicles that were frozen solid are starting to melt and could snap off buildings.
People are also being warned to be careful, as melting ice could make roads and pavements very slippery.
Forecasters said Friday would be a milder day but it would start to get cold again on Saturday night.
They said there might be more snow towards the end of next week too.
True or False?
1. Children in Scotland are being given icicles.
2. The weather is warming up this weekend.
3. Parts of Scotland have been as cold as minus 40 degrees.
4. Weather forecasters say temperatures are going to stay cold.
5. Icicles may melt and snap off buildings.
6. People are being warned as roads and pavements could be slippery.
7. Friday is going to be a hot day.
8. The weather will get colder again on Saturday.
9. There will be no more snow.
Which word or phrase means the same as the one in italics?
warms up
a) the same as gets colder
b) the same as gets warmer
c) the same as starts raining
low
a) the same as hot
b) the same as cold
c) the same as interesting
rising
a) the same as getting colder
b) the same as getting warmer
c) the same as starting to snow
starting
a) the same as beginning
b) the same as ending
c) the same as happening
KEY
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
6. TRUE
7. FALSE
8. TRUE
9. FALSE
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. A
Warning about falling icicles
Kids in Scotland are being warned to look out for falling icicles, as the weather warms up this weekend.
Parts of Scotland have experienced temperatures as low as -20 degrees over the past few weeks.
Weather forecasters say temperatures are rising, and icicles that were frozen solid are starting to melt and could snap off buildings.
People are also being warned to be careful, as melting ice could make roads and pavements very slippery.
Forecasters said Friday would be a milder day but it would start to get cold again on Saturday night.
They said there might be more snow towards the end of next week too.
True or False?
1. Children in Scotland are being given icicles.
2. The weather is warming up this weekend.
3. Parts of Scotland have been as cold as minus 40 degrees.
4. Weather forecasters say temperatures are going to stay cold.
5. Icicles may melt and snap off buildings.
6. People are being warned as roads and pavements could be slippery.
7. Friday is going to be a hot day.
8. The weather will get colder again on Saturday.
9. There will be no more snow.
Which word or phrase means the same as the one in italics?
warms up
a) the same as gets colder
b) the same as gets warmer
c) the same as starts raining
low
a) the same as hot
b) the same as cold
c) the same as interesting
rising
a) the same as getting colder
b) the same as getting warmer
c) the same as starting to snow
starting
a) the same as beginning
b) the same as ending
c) the same as happening
KEY
1. FALSE
2. TRUE
3. FALSE
4. FALSE
5. TRUE
6. TRUE
7. FALSE
8. TRUE
9. FALSE
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. A
Online shoppers splash out
Key
Vocabulary exercise
1 splash out d spend money
2 buy online f shop on the internet
3 predict b forecast
4 a transaction c an order
5 online shoppers a shoppers choosing to buy online
6 a present e a gift
Question 1
a) True …… the busiest online shopping day in the previous two years had been on the last Monday in November
b) False. 74% of consumers planned to buy presents online this Christmas, with 30% looking to do more shopping on the internet than last year.
c) True still allowing time for delivery and wrapping before December 25.
d) True The busiest day on the high street is expected to be December 18.
Question 2
a) The freezing temperatures and the fact that the people who work in the London Underground will be taking industrial action today as well as the fact that people have just received their monthly salaries will mean that there will be an increase in the number of people shopping online this year on this day.
b) There will be two busiest times today: when people stop to have lunch between 1 and 2pm and later in the evening when workers arrive home.
Question 3
a) to boost
b) (to) peak
c) key
Question 4
Shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicts that the cold weather and the London Underground strike will boost total spending.
a) Shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicts that total spending will be boosted by the cold weather and the London Underground strike
b) ‘People have just been paid and they will want their gifts to be delivered in time for Christmas.’, said Steve Perry.
Steve Perry said that people had just been paid and that they would want their gifts to be delivered in time for Christmas.
c) Shopping on the internet is convenient, but there are many risks involved and you should be very careful.
Although shopping on the internet is convenient, you should be very careful because there are many risks involved.
Vocabulary exercise
1 splash out d spend money
2 buy online f shop on the internet
3 predict b forecast
4 a transaction c an order
5 online shoppers a shoppers choosing to buy online
6 a present e a gift
Question 1
a) True …… the busiest online shopping day in the previous two years had been on the last Monday in November
b) False. 74% of consumers planned to buy presents online this Christmas, with 30% looking to do more shopping on the internet than last year.
c) True still allowing time for delivery and wrapping before December 25.
d) True The busiest day on the high street is expected to be December 18.
Question 2
a) The freezing temperatures and the fact that the people who work in the London Underground will be taking industrial action today as well as the fact that people have just received their monthly salaries will mean that there will be an increase in the number of people shopping online this year on this day.
b) There will be two busiest times today: when people stop to have lunch between 1 and 2pm and later in the evening when workers arrive home.
Question 3
a) to boost
b) (to) peak
c) key
Question 4
Shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicts that the cold weather and the London Underground strike will boost total spending.
a) Shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicts that total spending will be boosted by the cold weather and the London Underground strike
b) ‘People have just been paid and they will want their gifts to be delivered in time for Christmas.’, said Steve Perry.
Steve Perry said that people had just been paid and that they would want their gifts to be delivered in time for Christmas.
c) Shopping on the internet is convenient, but there are many risks involved and you should be very careful.
Although shopping on the internet is convenient, you should be very careful because there are many risks involved.
Online shoppers splash out
Key
Vocabulary exercise
1 splash out d spend money
2 buy online f shop on the internet
3 predict b forecast
4 a transaction c an order
5 online shoppers a shoppers choosing to buy online
6 a present e a gift
Question 1
a) True …… the busiest online shopping day in the previous two years had been on the last Monday in November
b) False. 74% of consumers planned to buy presents online this Christmas, with 30% looking to do more shopping on the internet than last year.
c) True still allowing time for delivery and wrapping before December 25.
d) True The busiest day on the high street is expected to be December 18.
Question 2
a) The freezing temperatures and the fact that the people who work in the London Underground will be taking industrial action today as well as the fact that people have just received their monthly salaries will mean that there will be an increase in the number of people shopping online this year on this day.
b) There will be two busiest times today: when people stop to have lunch between 1 and 2pm and later in the evening when workers arrive home.
Question 3
a) to boost
b) (to) peak
c) key
Question 4
Shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicts that the cold weather and the London Underground strike will boost total spending.
a) Shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicts that total spending will be boosted by the cold weather and the London Underground strike
b) ‘People have just been paid and they will want their gifts to be delivered in time for Christmas.’, said Steve Perry.
Steve Perry said that people had just been paid and that they would want their gifts to be delivered in time for Christmas.
c) Shopping on the internet is convenient, but there are many risks involved and you should be very careful.
Although shopping on the internet is convenient, you should be very careful because there are many risks involved.
Vocabulary exercise
1 splash out d spend money
2 buy online f shop on the internet
3 predict b forecast
4 a transaction c an order
5 online shoppers a shoppers choosing to buy online
6 a present e a gift
Question 1
a) True …… the busiest online shopping day in the previous two years had been on the last Monday in November
b) False. 74% of consumers planned to buy presents online this Christmas, with 30% looking to do more shopping on the internet than last year.
c) True still allowing time for delivery and wrapping before December 25.
d) True The busiest day on the high street is expected to be December 18.
Question 2
a) The freezing temperatures and the fact that the people who work in the London Underground will be taking industrial action today as well as the fact that people have just received their monthly salaries will mean that there will be an increase in the number of people shopping online this year on this day.
b) There will be two busiest times today: when people stop to have lunch between 1 and 2pm and later in the evening when workers arrive home.
Question 3
a) to boost
b) (to) peak
c) key
Question 4
Shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicts that the cold weather and the London Underground strike will boost total spending.
a) Shopping comparison website Kelkoo predicts that total spending will be boosted by the cold weather and the London Underground strike
b) ‘People have just been paid and they will want their gifts to be delivered in time for Christmas.’, said Steve Perry.
Steve Perry said that people had just been paid and that they would want their gifts to be delivered in time for Christmas.
c) Shopping on the internet is convenient, but there are many risks involved and you should be very careful.
Although shopping on the internet is convenient, you should be very careful because there are many risks involved.
Deathly Hallows: Harry Potter cast at world premiere
Thousands of Harry Potter fans braved cold winds and heavy showers to see their favourite stars at the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Some camped out for two nights to make sure they grabbed a good spot by the red carpet before the cast started arriving at London's Leicester Square.
As well as Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, there were loads of celebrity Potter fans there too, including the latest X Factor contestants and Tom and Harry from McFly.
We sent Ricky to the red carpet to check it out and get all the gossip from the stars - including CBBC's Hacker T Dog!!
Vocabulary
cast the actors and actresses in a film, play etc.
premiere the first public showing of a film or play etc.
braved to have done something that is difficult
camped out slept outside in a tent
celebrity famous person
contestants people who are trying to win something in a contest
gossip talk about other people which might be unkind or not true
True or false?
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows had its world premiere in London.
2. Thousands of Harry Potter fans wanted to see their favourite stars.
3. The sun was shining.
4. Some fans slept outside the cinema before the premiere.
5. The premiere was in Leicester Square.
6. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are in the Harry Potter films.
7. There were no other people there.
8. Ricky talked to the stars.
Which word or phrase means the same as the one in italics?
9. fans
a) the same as people who like something a lot
b) the same as people who don't like anything
c) the same as people who are famous
10. grabbed
a) the same as left
b) the same as gave
c) the same as took
11. spot
a) the same as place
b) the same as film
c) the same as star
12. arriving
a) the same as leaving
b) the same as staying
c) the same as coming
b) the same as people who don't like anything
c) the same as people who are famous
10. grabbed
a) the same as left
b) the same as gave
c) the same as took
11. spot
a) the same as place
b) the same as film
c) the same as star
12. arriving
a) the same as leaving
b) the same as staying
c) the same as coming
Deathly Hallows: Harry Potter cast at world premiere
Thousands of Harry Potter fans braved cold winds and heavy showers to see their favourite stars at the world premiere of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows.
Some camped out for two nights to make sure they grabbed a good spot by the red carpet before the cast started arriving at London's Leicester Square.
As well as Potter stars Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint, there were loads of celebrity Potter fans there too, including the latest X Factor contestants and Tom and Harry from McFly.
We sent Ricky to the red carpet to check it out and get all the gossip from the stars - including CBBC's Hacker T Dog!!
Vocabulary
cast the actors and actresses in a film, play etc.
premiere the first public showing of a film or play etc.
braved to have done something that is difficult
camped out slept outside in a tent
celebrity famous person
contestants people who are trying to win something in a contest
gossip talk about other people which might be unkind or not true
True or false?
1. Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows had its world premiere in London.
2. Thousands of Harry Potter fans wanted to see their favourite stars.
3. The sun was shining.
4. Some fans slept outside the cinema before the premiere.
5. The premiere was in Leicester Square.
6. Daniel Radcliffe, Emma Watson and Rupert Grint are in the Harry Potter films.
7. There were no other people there.
8. Ricky talked to the stars.
Which word or phrase means the same as the one in italics?
9. fans
a) the same as people who like something a lot
b) the same as people who don't like anything
c) the same as people who are famous
10. grabbed
a) the same as left
b) the same as gave
c) the same as took
11. spot
a) the same as place
b) the same as film
c) the same as star
12. arriving
a) the same as leaving
b) the same as staying
c) the same as coming
b) the same as people who don't like anything
c) the same as people who are famous
10. grabbed
a) the same as left
b) the same as gave
c) the same as took
11. spot
a) the same as place
b) the same as film
c) the same as star
12. arriving
a) the same as leaving
b) the same as staying
c) the same as coming
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Horror Films Booming In Gloomy Economy
Horror films are increasing in popularity and some experts claim it is because of the gloomy economic times. There are four new cinema scaries released this month while dedicated horror festivals are booming across the country.
Eli Roth, producer of The Last Exorcism - which is released in the UK this weekend - said "Horror is always popular... people want a good smart, scary story," he said. He is a member of the Hollywood "splat pack" - a group of film makers renowned for their love of horror - and said films in the genre are increasingly sophisticated, often with a wider message. "Now there is a feeling that evil is on the rise. “There is this feeling that there is evil out there and we have to do everything to fight it."
Another trend is for viewers to watch this kind of Films in the company of others. Horror festivals are growing in popularity. Last weekend 27,000 people descended on London for FrightFest which exhibited 40 scary films. Over Halloween, thousands will convene in Manchester for Grimm Up North to watch movies, play games and even walk like zombies.
Cultural historians say that nail-biting, hide-behind-the-sofa films traditionally do well when the country is in an economic depression. Simeon Halligan, Director of Grimm Up North, said: "One of the reasons horror and fantasy are very popular at the moment is because in a recession people throw themselves into escapism, when reality is hard work.”Horror reflects a sense of anger and frustration at a society that is not doing so well."
Eli Roth, producer of The Last Exorcism - which is released in the UK this weekend - said "Horror is always popular... people want a good smart, scary story," he said. He is a member of the Hollywood "splat pack" - a group of film makers renowned for their love of horror - and said films in the genre are increasingly sophisticated, often with a wider message. "Now there is a feeling that evil is on the rise. “There is this feeling that there is evil out there and we have to do everything to fight it."
Another trend is for viewers to watch this kind of Films in the company of others. Horror festivals are growing in popularity. Last weekend 27,000 people descended on London for FrightFest which exhibited 40 scary films. Over Halloween, thousands will convene in Manchester for Grimm Up North to watch movies, play games and even walk like zombies.
Cultural historians say that nail-biting, hide-behind-the-sofa films traditionally do well when the country is in an economic depression. Simeon Halligan, Director of Grimm Up North, said: "One of the reasons horror and fantasy are very popular at the moment is because in a recession people throw themselves into escapism, when reality is hard work.”Horror reflects a sense of anger and frustration at a society that is not doing so well."
Question 1 Indicate whether these sentences are true or false. Justify your answers with evidence from the text.
a) In the past, horror films were not as complex as they are now.
b) People do not share their like for horror.
c) Horror festivals are not just going to the cinema.
d) Some people have studied the connection between crisis and horror films success.
Question 2 Answer these questions in your own words with information from the text:
a) What two trends does the text mention as far as horror stories are concerned?
b) Why are people so keen on horror films at the moment?
Question 3 Find a word or phrase in the text that means the same as:
a) famous (par.2)
b) To meet (par.3)
c) To progress(par.4)
Question 4 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning
a) They have released four new scaries this month.
Four ………
b) Horror movies are increasing in popularity because of the economic recession.
If there were …..
c) In a recession people throw themselves into escapism when reality is hard work.
Mr. Halligan said that ……
Question 5 Write a short essay (120 to 150 words) on the following topic:
What can you do to escape from reality?
Horror Films Booming In Gloomy Economy
Horror films are increasing in popularity and some experts claim it is because of the gloomy economic times. There are four new cinema scaries released this month while dedicated horror festivals are booming across the country.
Eli Roth, producer of The Last Exorcism - which is released in the UK this weekend - said "Horror is always popular... people want a good smart, scary story," he said. He is a member of the Hollywood "splat pack" - a group of film makers renowned for their love of horror - and said films in the genre are increasingly sophisticated, often with a wider message. "Now there is a feeling that evil is on the rise. “There is this feeling that there is evil out there and we have to do everything to fight it."
Another trend is for viewers to watch this kind of Films in the company of others. Horror festivals are growing in popularity. Last weekend 27,000 people descended on London for FrightFest which exhibited 40 scary films. Over Halloween, thousands will convene in Manchester for Grimm Up North to watch movies, play games and even walk like zombies.
Cultural historians say that nail-biting, hide-behind-the-sofa films traditionally do well when the country is in an economic depression. Simeon Halligan, Director of Grimm Up North, said: "One of the reasons horror and fantasy are very popular at the moment is because in a recession people throw themselves into escapism, when reality is hard work.”Horror reflects a sense of anger and frustration at a society that is not doing so well."
Eli Roth, producer of The Last Exorcism - which is released in the UK this weekend - said "Horror is always popular... people want a good smart, scary story," he said. He is a member of the Hollywood "splat pack" - a group of film makers renowned for their love of horror - and said films in the genre are increasingly sophisticated, often with a wider message. "Now there is a feeling that evil is on the rise. “There is this feeling that there is evil out there and we have to do everything to fight it."
Another trend is for viewers to watch this kind of Films in the company of others. Horror festivals are growing in popularity. Last weekend 27,000 people descended on London for FrightFest which exhibited 40 scary films. Over Halloween, thousands will convene in Manchester for Grimm Up North to watch movies, play games and even walk like zombies.
Cultural historians say that nail-biting, hide-behind-the-sofa films traditionally do well when the country is in an economic depression. Simeon Halligan, Director of Grimm Up North, said: "One of the reasons horror and fantasy are very popular at the moment is because in a recession people throw themselves into escapism, when reality is hard work.”Horror reflects a sense of anger and frustration at a society that is not doing so well."
Question 1 Indicate whether these sentences are true or false. Justify your answers with evidence from the text.
a) In the past, horror films were not as complex as they are now.
b) People do not share their like for horror.
c) Horror festivals are not just going to the cinema.
d) Some people have studied the connection between crisis and horror films success.
Question 2 Answer these questions in your own words with information from the text:
a) What two trends does the text mention as far as horror stories are concerned?
b) Why are people so keen on horror films at the moment?
Question 3 Find a word or phrase in the text that means the same as:
a) famous (par.2)
b) To meet (par.3)
c) To progress(par.4)
Question 4 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning
a) They have released four new scaries this month.
Four ………
b) Horror movies are increasing in popularity because of the economic recession.
If there were …..
c) In a recession people throw themselves into escapism when reality is hard work.
Mr. Halligan said that ……
Question 5 Write a short essay (120 to 150 words) on the following topic:
What can you do to escape from reality?
Horror Films Booming In Gloomy Economy
KEY
Question 1
a) True. films in the genre are increasingly sophisticated, often with a wider message.
b) False. Another trend is for viewers to watch this kind of Films in the company of others.
c) True. thousands will convene in Manchester Grimm Up North to watch movies, play games and even walk like zombies.
d) True. Cultural historians say that nail-biting, hide-behind-the-sofa films traditionally do well when the country is in an economic depression.
Question 2
a) There is a trend to watch more and more horror films, which convey the idea that those who see the film could fight against evil themselves. Besides, people tend to watch these films together with many more people in shows where they can enjoy other activities related to horror.
b) When people go to the cinema to watch horror movies, they try to forget about the bad economic situation they are going through. so as not to feel angry and frustrated.
Question 3
a) renowned
b) to convene
c) to do well
Question 4
a) Four new scaries have been released this month.
b) If there were not an economic recession, horror movies wouldn’t be increasing in popularity.
c) Mr. Halligan said that in a recession people threw themselves into escapism when reality was hard work./ people throw themselves into escapism when reality is hard work.
Question 1
a) True. films in the genre are increasingly sophisticated, often with a wider message.
b) False. Another trend is for viewers to watch this kind of Films in the company of others.
c) True. thousands will convene in Manchester Grimm Up North to watch movies, play games and even walk like zombies.
d) True. Cultural historians say that nail-biting, hide-behind-the-sofa films traditionally do well when the country is in an economic depression.
Question 2
a) There is a trend to watch more and more horror films, which convey the idea that those who see the film could fight against evil themselves. Besides, people tend to watch these films together with many more people in shows where they can enjoy other activities related to horror.
b) When people go to the cinema to watch horror movies, they try to forget about the bad economic situation they are going through. so as not to feel angry and frustrated.
Question 3
a) renowned
b) to convene
c) to do well
Question 4
a) Four new scaries have been released this month.
b) If there were not an economic recession, horror movies wouldn’t be increasing in popularity.
c) Mr. Halligan said that in a recession people threw themselves into escapism when reality was hard work./ people throw themselves into escapism when reality is hard work.
Horror Films Booming In Gloomy Economy
KEY
Question 1
a) True. films in the genre are increasingly sophisticated, often with a wider message.
b) False. Another trend is for viewers to watch this kind of Films in the company of others.
c) True. thousands will convene in Manchester Grimm Up North to watch movies, play games and even walk like zombies.
d) True. Cultural historians say that nail-biting, hide-behind-the-sofa films traditionally do well when the country is in an economic depression.
Question 2
a) There is a trend to watch more and more horror films, which convey the idea that those who see the film could fight against evil themselves. Besides, people tend to watch these films together with many more people in shows where they can enjoy other activities related to horror.
b) When people go to the cinema to watch horror movies, they try to forget about the bad economic situation they are going through. so as not to feel angry and frustrated.
Question 3
a) renowned
b) to convene
c) to do well
Question 4
a) Four new scaries have been released this month.
b) If there were not an economic recession, horror movies wouldn’t be increasing in popularity.
c) Mr. Halligan said that in a recession people threw themselves into escapism when reality was hard work./ people throw themselves into escapism when reality is hard work.
Question 1
a) True. films in the genre are increasingly sophisticated, often with a wider message.
b) False. Another trend is for viewers to watch this kind of Films in the company of others.
c) True. thousands will convene in Manchester Grimm Up North to watch movies, play games and even walk like zombies.
d) True. Cultural historians say that nail-biting, hide-behind-the-sofa films traditionally do well when the country is in an economic depression.
Question 2
a) There is a trend to watch more and more horror films, which convey the idea that those who see the film could fight against evil themselves. Besides, people tend to watch these films together with many more people in shows where they can enjoy other activities related to horror.
b) When people go to the cinema to watch horror movies, they try to forget about the bad economic situation they are going through. so as not to feel angry and frustrated.
Question 3
a) renowned
b) to convene
c) to do well
Question 4
a) Four new scaries have been released this month.
b) If there were not an economic recession, horror movies wouldn’t be increasing in popularity.
c) Mr. Halligan said that in a recession people threw themselves into escapism when reality was hard work./ people throw themselves into escapism when reality is hard work.
Thousands of kids are calling for drivers to slow down on the roads.
A survey by the charity BRAKE found that around half of nine to 13-year-olds have had a near-miss while walking or cycling on roads.
Most children said that cars go 'too fast'. Brake wants a 20mph speed limit introduced in all areas close to houses and schools.
The survey also found one in 10 children in Scotland has been hit on the road by a car or a bike.
A spokesperson for Brake said: "One of the best ways we can do this is to slow down to 20 miles per hour or below around schools and homes."
Last year the government said there had been a 57% drop in the number of children being killed on Britain's roads since the 1990s, and it's aiming to halve that number again by 2020.
Are these sentences TRUE or FALSE?
1. Thousands of children want car drivers to drive faster.
2. The charity BRAKE has organised a survey.
3. The survey found that all nine to 13-year-olds have had near-misses while walking on roads.
4. Brake wants a 60mph speed limit around schools.
5. The survey found that one in 10 children in Scotland has been hit on the road by a car or a bike.
6. The government said there was a rise in the number of children being killed on the roads in Britain last year.
7. There has been a drop of 57% in the number of children being killed on roads in Britain since the 1990s.
8. The government wants to double the number of deaths on the roads.
Try our quiz on road safety
Match the words to the definitions
spokesperson looking at the opinions, behaviour, etc., of people by asking them questions
speed limit a situation in which something almost hits something else
halve the fastest rate at which you are allowed to drive in an area
survey to put something into use for the first time
drop someone who is chosen by a group or organisation to speak officially to the public for them
near-miss a reduction in the amount or level of something
introduced intending; wanting to
aiming reducing something by half or dividing something into two equal pieces
speed limit a situation in which something almost hits something else
halve the fastest rate at which you are allowed to drive in an area
survey to put something into use for the first time
drop someone who is chosen by a group or organisation to speak officially to the public for them
near-miss a reduction in the amount or level of something
introduced intending; wanting to
aiming reducing something by half or dividing something into two equal pieces
Thousands of kids are calling for drivers to slow down on the roads.
A survey by the charity BRAKE found that around half of nine to 13-year-olds have had a near-miss while walking or cycling on roads.
Most children said that cars go 'too fast'. Brake wants a 20mph speed limit introduced in all areas close to houses and schools.
The survey also found one in 10 children in Scotland has been hit on the road by a car or a bike.
A spokesperson for Brake said: "One of the best ways we can do this is to slow down to 20 miles per hour or below around schools and homes."
Last year the government said there had been a 57% drop in the number of children being killed on Britain's roads since the 1990s, and it's aiming to halve that number again by 2020.
Are these sentences TRUE or FALSE?
1. Thousands of children want car drivers to drive faster.
2. The charity BRAKE has organised a survey.
3. The survey found that all nine to 13-year-olds have had near-misses while walking on roads.
4. Brake wants a 60mph speed limit around schools.
5. The survey found that one in 10 children in Scotland has been hit on the road by a car or a bike.
6. The government said there was a rise in the number of children being killed on the roads in Britain last year.
7. There has been a drop of 57% in the number of children being killed on roads in Britain since the 1990s.
8. The government wants to double the number of deaths on the roads.
Try our quiz on road safety
Match the words to the definitions
spokesperson looking at the opinions, behaviour, etc., of people by asking them questions
speed limit a situation in which something almost hits something else
halve the fastest rate at which you are allowed to drive in an area
survey to put something into use for the first time
drop someone who is chosen by a group or organisation to speak officially to the public for them
near-miss a reduction in the amount or level of something
introduced intending; wanting to
aiming reducing something by half or dividing something into two equal pieces
speed limit a situation in which something almost hits something else
halve the fastest rate at which you are allowed to drive in an area
survey to put something into use for the first time
drop someone who is chosen by a group or organisation to speak officially to the public for them
near-miss a reduction in the amount or level of something
introduced intending; wanting to
aiming reducing something by half or dividing something into two equal pieces
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Thanksgiving Day
DON'T FORGET EVERY FOURTH THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER IS "MY DAY".
HOW MUCH "POCKET MONEY" ARE YOUR CHILDREN GETTING FOR BLACK FRIDAY?
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, when Christmas shopping starts.
Go to the PAU texts section and read the "Pocket money" text.
Thanksgiving Day
DON'T FORGET EVERY FOURTH THURSDAY IN NOVEMBER IS "MY DAY".
HOW MUCH "POCKET MONEY" ARE YOUR CHILDREN GETTING FOR BLACK FRIDAY?
Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving, when Christmas shopping starts.
Go to the PAU texts section and read the "Pocket money" text.
Pocket money paying for good manners and help around home
Good manners cost nothing according to the old saying. However, the latest research from The Children’s Mutual has found that this is not strictly true, because 44 per cent of children are now financially rewarded for good behaviour.
The research reveals that, as well as good behaviour, parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work. 37 per cent of children ‘earn’ their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19 per cent fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.
According to research, the rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83 per cent in just a generation from when parents received pocket money until today. Parents are already giving an average of £2.85 a week to their child and with many parents expecting to increase this amount by £1 each year.
The research reveals that, as well as good behaviour, parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work. 37 per cent of children ‘earn’ their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19 per cent fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.
According to research, the rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83 per cent in just a generation from when parents received pocket money until today. Parents are already giving an average of £2.85 a week to their child and with many parents expecting to increase this amount by £1 each year.
However, despite the rise in pocket money, the research showed that parents are often unsure of how much to ‘pay’ their children and can feel pressurised to compete with how much other parents give. Nearly one in five said there was pressure to conform to a ‘market rate’ and 16 per cent said they feel they pay too much but ‘have to go with what everyone gets’.
The Children's Mutual has launched a new micro site which has been created to help parents teach their children about pocket money and saving. Parents can put a value against each chore to help their kids to learn the value of money. Children also have their own user-friendly guide which helps them to understand where money comes from, how to budget, keeping money safe, and ways of saving for the items they want.
Question 1 Indicate whether these sentences are true or false. Justify your answers with evidence from the text:
a) Walking the dog is the most common way to get money from parents.
b) Parents used to get further less pocket money than their children.
c) Parents feel confident about the money they give their children.
d) Some parents feel obliged to pay a minimum to their children.
Question 2 Answer these questions in your own words with information from the text:
a) What can children do to “earn” money?
b) What can parents and children learn about money?
Question 3 Find a word or phrase in the text that means the same as:
a) Housekeeping task (par.2)
b) To adjust (par.4)
c) To start (par. 5)
Question 4 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning
a) Parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work.
An honest...
b) Children earn their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home.
If children...
c)Good manners cost nothing. However, research has found that this is not strictly true.
Although...
Question 5 Write a short essay (120 to 150 words) on the following topic:
“Good manners cost nothing”. Do you agree with this saying?
a) Walking the dog is the most common way to get money from parents.
b) Parents used to get further less pocket money than their children.
c) Parents feel confident about the money they give their children.
d) Some parents feel obliged to pay a minimum to their children.
Question 2 Answer these questions in your own words with information from the text:
a) What can children do to “earn” money?
b) What can parents and children learn about money?
Question 3 Find a word or phrase in the text that means the same as:
a) Housekeeping task (par.2)
b) To adjust (par.4)
c) To start (par. 5)
Question 4 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning
a) Parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work.
An honest...
b) Children earn their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home.
If children...
c)Good manners cost nothing. However, research has found that this is not strictly true.
Although...
Question 5 Write a short essay (120 to 150 words) on the following topic:
“Good manners cost nothing”. Do you agree with this saying?
Pocket money paying for good manners and help around home
Good manners cost nothing according to the old saying. However, the latest research from The Children’s Mutual has found that this is not strictly true, because 44 per cent of children are now financially rewarded for good behaviour.
The research reveals that, as well as good behaviour, parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work. 37 per cent of children ‘earn’ their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19 per cent fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.
According to research, the rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83 per cent in just a generation from when parents received pocket money until today. Parents are already giving an average of £2.85 a week to their child and with many parents expecting to increase this amount by £1 each year.
The research reveals that, as well as good behaviour, parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work. 37 per cent of children ‘earn’ their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19 per cent fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.
According to research, the rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83 per cent in just a generation from when parents received pocket money until today. Parents are already giving an average of £2.85 a week to their child and with many parents expecting to increase this amount by £1 each year.
However, despite the rise in pocket money, the research showed that parents are often unsure of how much to ‘pay’ their children and can feel pressurised to compete with how much other parents give. Nearly one in five said there was pressure to conform to a ‘market rate’ and 16 per cent said they feel they pay too much but ‘have to go with what everyone gets’.
The Children's Mutual has launched a new micro site which has been created to help parents teach their children about pocket money and saving. Parents can put a value against each chore to help their kids to learn the value of money. Children also have their own user-friendly guide which helps them to understand where money comes from, how to budget, keeping money safe, and ways of saving for the items they want.
Question 1 Indicate whether these sentences are true or false. Justify your answers with evidence from the text:
a) Walking the dog is the most common way to get money from parents.
b) Parents used to get further less pocket money than their children.
c) Parents feel confident about the money they give their children.
d) Some parents feel obliged to pay a minimum to their children.
Question 2 Answer these questions in your own words with information from the text:
a) What can children do to “earn” money?
b) What can parents and children learn about money?
Question 3 Find a word or phrase in the text that means the same as:
a) Housekeeping task (par.2)
b) To adjust (par.4)
c) To start (par. 5)
Question 4 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning
a) Parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work.
An honest...
b) Children earn their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home.
If children...
c)Good manners cost nothing. However, research has found that this is not strictly true.
Although...
Question 5 Write a short essay (120 to 150 words) on the following topic:
“Good manners cost nothing”. Do you agree with this saying?
a) Walking the dog is the most common way to get money from parents.
b) Parents used to get further less pocket money than their children.
c) Parents feel confident about the money they give their children.
d) Some parents feel obliged to pay a minimum to their children.
Question 2 Answer these questions in your own words with information from the text:
a) What can children do to “earn” money?
b) What can parents and children learn about money?
Question 3 Find a word or phrase in the text that means the same as:
a) Housekeeping task (par.2)
b) To adjust (par.4)
c) To start (par. 5)
Question 4 Rewrite the following sentences without changing the meaning
a) Parents are also offering an ‘honest wage’ for a hard day’s work.
An honest...
b) Children earn their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home.
If children...
c)Good manners cost nothing. However, research has found that this is not strictly true.
Although...
Question 5 Write a short essay (120 to 150 words) on the following topic:
“Good manners cost nothing”. Do you agree with this saying?
Pocket money paying for good manners and help around home
KEY
Question 1
a) False. 37 per cent of children ‘earn’ their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19 per cent fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.
b) True. the rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83 per cent in just a generation from when parents received pocket money until today
c)False. parents are often unsure of how much to ‘pay’ their children
d) True. Nearly one in five said there was pressure to conform to a ‘market rate’ or they feel they pay too much but ‘have to go with what everyone gets’
Question 2
a) If children want to earn pocket money they can either behave well and have good manners or help their parents with housework. They can also help by taking care of their pets.
b) Parents can be taught about the amount of money they can give their children for certain tasks. Children can learn about different ways to save money and be able to work out the value of things. Furthermore, they can find out how to keep money safe.
Question 3
a) chores
b) conform
c) launched / to launch
Question 4
a) An honest wage is also being offered for a hard day’s work by parents.
b) If children didn’t help out with chores around the house, they wouldn’t earn their pocket money.
c) Although good manners cost nothing, research has found that this is not strictly true.
Question 1
a) False. 37 per cent of children ‘earn’ their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19 per cent fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.
b) True. the rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83 per cent in just a generation from when parents received pocket money until today
c)False. parents are often unsure of how much to ‘pay’ their children
d) True. Nearly one in five said there was pressure to conform to a ‘market rate’ or they feel they pay too much but ‘have to go with what everyone gets’
Question 2
a) If children want to earn pocket money they can either behave well and have good manners or help their parents with housework. They can also help by taking care of their pets.
b) Parents can be taught about the amount of money they can give their children for certain tasks. Children can learn about different ways to save money and be able to work out the value of things. Furthermore, they can find out how to keep money safe.
Question 3
a) chores
b) conform
c) launched / to launch
Question 4
a) An honest wage is also being offered for a hard day’s work by parents.
b) If children didn’t help out with chores around the house, they wouldn’t earn their pocket money.
c) Although good manners cost nothing, research has found that this is not strictly true.
Pocket money paying for good manners and help around home
KEY
Question 1
a) False. 37 per cent of children ‘earn’ their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19 per cent fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.
b) True. the rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83 per cent in just a generation from when parents received pocket money until today
c)False. parents are often unsure of how much to ‘pay’ their children
d) True. Nearly one in five said there was pressure to conform to a ‘market rate’ or they feel they pay too much but ‘have to go with what everyone gets’
Question 2
a) If children want to earn pocket money they can either behave well and have good manners or help their parents with housework. They can also help by taking care of their pets.
b) Parents can be taught about the amount of money they can give their children for certain tasks. Children can learn about different ways to save money and be able to work out the value of things. Furthermore, they can find out how to keep money safe.
Question 3
a) chores
b) conform
c) launched / to launch
Question 4
a) An honest wage is also being offered for a hard day’s work by parents.
b) If children didn’t help out with chores around the house, they wouldn’t earn their pocket money.
c) Although good manners cost nothing, research has found that this is not strictly true.
Question 1
a) False. 37 per cent of children ‘earn’ their pocket money by helping out with chores around the home and 19 per cent fill their piggy banks by helping out with the family pet.
b) True. the rate for pocket money has increased by a whopping 83 per cent in just a generation from when parents received pocket money until today
c)False. parents are often unsure of how much to ‘pay’ their children
d) True. Nearly one in five said there was pressure to conform to a ‘market rate’ or they feel they pay too much but ‘have to go with what everyone gets’
Question 2
a) If children want to earn pocket money they can either behave well and have good manners or help their parents with housework. They can also help by taking care of their pets.
b) Parents can be taught about the amount of money they can give their children for certain tasks. Children can learn about different ways to save money and be able to work out the value of things. Furthermore, they can find out how to keep money safe.
Question 3
a) chores
b) conform
c) launched / to launch
Question 4
a) An honest wage is also being offered for a hard day’s work by parents.
b) If children didn’t help out with chores around the house, they wouldn’t earn their pocket money.
c) Although good manners cost nothing, research has found that this is not strictly true.
Witch's hat halts London Underground on Halloween
A witch's hat brought part of London's Underground to a standstill on Halloween when it was thrown on to a track.
Tube passengers had to walk through tunnels in the early hours of Sunday morning after the hat, which contained metal, was thrown on to the line at Chalk Farm, in North London. A passenger is thought to have thrown the hat which cut out the power, halting four trains.
Hundreds of passengers were stuck on the trains for more than an hour before they were allowed to walk along tunnels to the nearest stations, London Underground said.
The four trains, three heading north between Camden and Belsize Park, and one northbound between Camden and Kentish Town, were stopped at 0040 BST. London Underground estimated that there were up to 90 passengers on each train.
"We apologise to passengers who were inconvenienced as a result of this incident, and would urge customers to take care and not to discard items on the railway," a spokesman for the company said. "The metal part of a hat thrown on to the rails at Chalk Farm caused power interruption," London Underground said.
1 Look at the following words in the text. They are all in italics. Put each word next to the correct definition/synonym.
a) Tube is another, informal way of naming the ……………………………… .
b) People who travel in a vehicle (but are not the driver), are ………….…………………
c) There are four ways of referring to the metal strips where the train runs. What are they?
2 Find words in the text that mean:
a) To stop (paragraph 1) ……………………………..….
b) Trapped (paragraph 2) ……………………………..….
c) Travelling northwards (paragraph 2) …...……………………………….. or ....……………………………..
d) To say sorry (paragraph 3) ……………………………..….
e) Someone who represents a company in an interview ……………………………..….
Links to materials of interest:
Worksheet on vocabulary and some listening activities.click here
Key
1 a) London Underground
b) passengers
c) track, line, railway, rails
2 a) halt
b) stuck
c) heading north / northbound
d) apologise
e) spokesman
Witch's hat halts London Underground on Halloween
A witch's hat brought part of London's Underground to a standstill on Halloween when it was thrown on to a track.
Tube passengers had to walk through tunnels in the early hours of Sunday morning after the hat, which contained metal, was thrown on to the line at Chalk Farm, in North London. A passenger is thought to have thrown the hat which cut out the power, halting four trains.
Hundreds of passengers were stuck on the trains for more than an hour before they were allowed to walk along tunnels to the nearest stations, London Underground said.
The four trains, three heading north between Camden and Belsize Park, and one northbound between Camden and Kentish Town, were stopped at 0040 BST. London Underground estimated that there were up to 90 passengers on each train.
"We apologise to passengers who were inconvenienced as a result of this incident, and would urge customers to take care and not to discard items on the railway," a spokesman for the company said. "The metal part of a hat thrown on to the rails at Chalk Farm caused power interruption," London Underground said.
1 Look at the following words in the text. They are all in italics. Put each word next to the correct definition/synonym.
a) Tube is another, informal way of naming the ……………………………… .
b) People who travel in a vehicle (but are not the driver), are ………….…………………
c) There are four ways of referring to the metal strips where the train runs. What are they?
2 Find words in the text that mean:
a) To stop (paragraph 1) ……………………………..….
b) Trapped (paragraph 2) ……………………………..….
c) Travelling northwards (paragraph 2) …...……………………………….. or ....……………………………..
d) To say sorry (paragraph 3) ……………………………..….
e) Someone who represents a company in an interview ……………………………..….
Links to materials of interest:
Worksheet on vocabulary and some listening activities.click here
Key
1 a) London Underground
b) passengers
c) track, line, railway, rails
2 a) halt
b) stuck
c) heading north / northbound
d) apologise
e) spokesman
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Grandmother passes driving test at 960th attempt
A South Korean grandmother has become a national celebrity by passing her driving test at the 960th attempt. Cha Sa-soon, 69, whose surname Cha coincidentally means "vehicle" in Korean, is currently appearing in a prime-time advertisement for Hyundai, Korea's largest carmaker. Now Mrs Cha, who lives in Jeonju, 130 miles (210km) south of Seoul, must pass the practical test to get on the road.
After four years of trying, 68-year-old Cha Sa-soon finally managed to secure the 60 out of 100 points needed to pass the test. The grandmother has spent more than 5m won ($4,200, £2,600) on application fees for the test. She wanted a licence so that she could use a vehicle to sell vegetables and other goods, the newspaper the Korea Times said.
According to the Korean Driver's Licence Agency, the 50-minute written test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions on road regulations and car maintenance. And her determination to pass the test has made her well-known at the Jeonju centre. "She is really famous here. Not only agency employees but even some test-takers know her. Her challenging spirit is really amazing," one official was quoted as saying.
Speaking in February - after her 775th failure - Mrs Cha said: "I believe you can achieve your goal if you persistently pursue it." "So don't give up your dream, like me. Be strong and do your best."
Question 1 (2 points) Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
Question 1 (2 points) Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
a) Cha Sa-soon stars in a Korean car advert.
b) Cha Sa-soon can now legally drive a car in Korea.
c) Cha Sa-soon wants to work for the Korea Times.
d) The written driving test in Korea includes questions about looking after your car
b) Cha Sa-soon can now legally drive a car in Korea.
c) Cha Sa-soon wants to work for the Korea Times.
d) The written driving test in Korea includes questions about looking after your car
Question 2 (2 points) Answer the following questions in your own words.
a) How much time and money has Cha Sa-soon spent on passing this test?
b) What advice does Cha Sa-soon give?
b) What advice does Cha Sa-soon give?
Question 3 (1.5 points) Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions given.
a) obtain (Paragraph 2)
b) things to sell(Paragraph 2)
c) incredible (Paragraph 3)
Question 4 (1.5 points) Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
a) Hyundai have made an advertisement for a car and Cha Sa-soon appears in it.
Cha Sa-soon appears in ……………………………………………………...……………………………….
b) Not only agency employees but even some test-takers know Cha Sa-soon.
Cha Sa-soon is ……………… but also also ………………………………………………..
c) If you persistently pursue your dream, you can achieve your goal.
Cha Sa-soon said that ............................................................................................................................
Cha Sa-soon appears in ……………………………………………………...……………………………….
b) Not only agency employees but even some test-takers know Cha Sa-soon.
Cha Sa-soon is ……………… but also also ………………………………………………..
c) If you persistently pursue your dream, you can achieve your goal.
Cha Sa-soon said that ............................................................................................................................
Question 5 (5 points)
Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:
Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:
" People like Cha sa-soon are a model and an inspiration for us all" Do you agree?
Grandmother passes driving test at 960th attempt
A South Korean grandmother has become a national celebrity by passing her driving test at the 960th attempt. Cha Sa-soon, 69, whose surname Cha coincidentally means "vehicle" in Korean, is currently appearing in a prime-time advertisement for Hyundai, Korea's largest carmaker. Now Mrs Cha, who lives in Jeonju, 130 miles (210km) south of Seoul, must pass the practical test to get on the road.
After four years of trying, 68-year-old Cha Sa-soon finally managed to secure the 60 out of 100 points needed to pass the test. The grandmother has spent more than 5m won ($4,200, £2,600) on application fees for the test. She wanted a licence so that she could use a vehicle to sell vegetables and other goods, the newspaper the Korea Times said.
According to the Korean Driver's Licence Agency, the 50-minute written test consists of 50 multiple-choice questions on road regulations and car maintenance. And her determination to pass the test has made her well-known at the Jeonju centre. "She is really famous here. Not only agency employees but even some test-takers know her. Her challenging spirit is really amazing," one official was quoted as saying.
Speaking in February - after her 775th failure - Mrs Cha said: "I believe you can achieve your goal if you persistently pursue it." "So don't give up your dream, like me. Be strong and do your best."
Question 1 (2 points) Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
Question 1 (2 points) Indicate whether the following statements are true or false and write down which part of the text justifies your answer.
a) Cha Sa-soon stars in a Korean car advert.
b) Cha Sa-soon can now legally drive a car in Korea.
c) Cha Sa-soon wants to work for the Korea Times.
d) The written driving test in Korea includes questions about looking after your car
b) Cha Sa-soon can now legally drive a car in Korea.
c) Cha Sa-soon wants to work for the Korea Times.
d) The written driving test in Korea includes questions about looking after your car
Question 2 (2 points) Answer the following questions in your own words.
a) How much time and money has Cha Sa-soon spent on passing this test?
b) What advice does Cha Sa-soon give?
b) What advice does Cha Sa-soon give?
Question 3 (1.5 points) Find words or phrases in the text that correspond in meaning to the words and definitions given.
a) obtain (Paragraph 2)
b) things to sell(Paragraph 2)
c) incredible (Paragraph 3)
Question 4 (1.5 points) Complete the following sentences without changing the meaning.
a) Hyundai have made an advertisement for a car and Cha Sa-soon appears in it.
Cha Sa-soon appears in ……………………………………………………...……………………………….
b) Not only agency employees but even some test-takers know Cha Sa-soon.
Cha Sa-soon is ……………… but also also ………………………………………………..
c) If you persistently pursue your dream, you can achieve your goal.
Cha Sa-soon said that ............................................................................................................................
Cha Sa-soon appears in ……………………………………………………...……………………………….
b) Not only agency employees but even some test-takers know Cha Sa-soon.
Cha Sa-soon is ……………… but also also ………………………………………………..
c) If you persistently pursue your dream, you can achieve your goal.
Cha Sa-soon said that ............................................................................................................................
Question 5 (5 points)
Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:
Write a short essay (120-150 words) on the following topic:
" People like Cha sa-soon are a model and an inspiration for us all" Do you agree?
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