School
5. Most adults miss
their childhood. “Your school years are the __________________(GOOD) years of
your life,” — have you ever heard that phrase? Just recently, while I was
on my way to work, I started thinking back to my own school years. They
probably were not troublefree but there __________________(BE) many reasons for
us to feel happy at school. One of them was spending every single day with
friends. We __________________(NOT/GET) tired of being together. The
__________________(TWO) one was uniform. Yes, in my opinion, the school uniform
had more advantages than disadvantages. __________________(MY) was dark green.
It was unfashionable but comfortable. It __________________(MAKE) of natural
materials. Besides, the uniform saved a lot of time in the mornings. Now it
__________________(TAKE) me hours to decide what to wear. Another thing is that
I don’t really like sport. But at school we __________________(PLAY) football,
netball, hockey and so on. Sport was compulsory. Now I realise that this was a
good thing! And of course there were… holidays! Christmas, Easter, halfterm,
and the jackpot — the summer holidays.
I wish I
__________________(HAVE) as much free time now.
11. Tracey was very
unhappy and scared. She was starting a new school.
“I
__________________(NOT/WANT) to go to school today,” Tracey told her father. “I
understand, Tracey,” he said. “Starting a new school can be very difficult. But
you have to.”
A month before
__________________(THEY) family had moved to a new town and everything was
still new and strange for Tracey. Dad smoothed Tracey’s hair down and
__________________(GIVE) her a little hug, “When your classes
__________________(BE) over, I’ll pick you up, ok?” When Tracey got to school
and looked at the big building, she thought, “I wish I __________________(CAN)
run away,” but she knew it was impossible. She took a deep breath and walked up
the steps to school. She went straight into her __________________(FIVE) grade
classroom. “That must be Tracey,” “Hello, Tracey!”, “Welcome, Tracey!” the
__________________(CHILD) in the room welcomed her. Everyone seemed friendly and
Tracey felt a little __________________(GOOD). The father picked her up after
school. “How was your day?” he asked. To his surprise Tracey answered that she
__________________(LIKE) her new school.
“You are a brave girl,” her
father said. “I’m proud of you.”
22. Bella was a good
student. She ____________(ENJOY) learning but she always started to feel very
nervous when she had to write tests. That Monday ______________(NOT BE) a lucky
day for her and she realised it as soon as she came into the classroom. “Oh,
no! I ____________(LEAVE) all my pens at home.” She turned to Jenny: “Have you
got a spare pen?” “Let me see,” Jenny opened ____________(SHE) bag and pulled
out a pen. “I've got this one. But it's green.” “Give it to me anyway,” Bella
said. “If I don't find a proper pen, I _____________(WRITE) in green ink. I
hope it won't affect my grades.” When the teacher handed out the tests, Bella
felt even ____________(BAD) than she felt before. The test was really long —
the tasks _________________(PRINT) on both sides of the page! Bella did PRINT
the first task quickly, but the _____________(TWO) one was a real problem.
Bella got panicky. Time ticked on but she __________(NOT CAN) concentrate on
the tasks.
33. Jack always put
off his homework because he wanted to watch television. At first his mother let
him do this. However, after watching television, Jack __________________
(NOT/WANT) to do anything either. He said: “I __________________ (BE) too
tired. I’ll get up early tomorrow to do my homework”. Naturally, the next day
he __________________ (WAKE) up late and went to school without doing his
homework. At last his mother said: ‘You can only watch TV when you’ve done your
homework.' However, half an hour later, when she entered the room, she saw that
Jack __________________ (WATCH) TV! “I __________________ (DO) my homework
already!” Jack announced and turned back to the screen. His mum had a look at
his exercise books. The homework was there, but it __________________ (WRITE)
carelessly and obviously contained lots of mistakes. “I wish Thomas Edison
__________________ (CAN) see how his invention affects some people.” Jack’s
mother said. “Who’s Thomas Edison?” asked Jack. “A great scientist. He studied
electricity and he invented the light bulb to light our houses. Television
wouldn’t be possible without __________________ (HE).” One day, in class, the
teacher asked the students who Thomas Edison was. Jack answered at once: “He
was the __________________ (ONE) man who gave people the opportunity to watch
television without candlelight.”
39. The class had
already started but the desk next to me was still unoccupied. It wasn’t like
Ted to be late for school - he usually came ________________ (EARLY) than me. I
wanted to text or call him but it was prohibited to use the phone in class. ‘Do
you know where Ted is?’ I turned to Amy who was Ted’s neighbour and
usually____________ (KNOW) everything about everyone. ‘I have no idea,’ Amy
shrugged her shoulders. ‘He ___________ (NOT/TAKE) our school bus in the
morning.’ Her answer made _____________ (I) feel even more worried than before.
‘I _________________ (CALL) him up as soon as I can,’ I decided and got back to
the maths. We _________________ (WRITE) a test when Ted appeared at the
doorway. His left arm was in plaster. Without asking any questions, the teacher
gave him a sign to sit down. In a whisper I asked Ted what had happened.
‘Nothing serious,’ Ted whispered back and said that he _____________ (TELL) me
everything after the class.’ At break time Ted felt like a celebrity. His arm
________________ (BREAK) in two places but it only made him more popular with
his classmates. Everyone wanted to know the details of the accident. ‘There
_____________ (BE) one really good thing about it all,’ Ted laughed. “I won’t
have to write tests for some time, as I’m lefthanded.
Daily routine
23.Tim woke up later
than usual. It was Sunday and he __________(HAVE) lots of plans for the day. He
was in the bathroom cleaning his ___________(TOOTH) when he heard some
unfamiliar voices from the veranda. Who could they be?Tim_____________(THINK).
When he came into the room, his mum and two other women ___________(CHAT)
happily and didn't notice him. Tim coughed to attract _____________(THEY) attention.
“Oh, Tim, you're up already!” his mother sounded excited. “Meet my school
friends, Linda and Emma.” Linda shook his hand, Emma smiled and said: “We
______________(BE) happy to meet you, Tim. Your mum showed us your photo, but
you are much ____________(YOUNG) there. Join us for tea. I wish we
____________(CAN) talk about our school days for ages, but we have some other
business to discuss with your mother. It's going to be interesting for you
too.” Tim sat at the table. Emma had some papers in her hands but Tim couldn't
read what ____________(PRINT) — the letters were too small.
Reading
8. Reading is one of
the most popular pastimes and books are one of the main sources of knowledge.
Everyone knows this but,
__________________(FORTUNATELY), there are many young people who don’t like to
read.They say it is not cool but I firmly __________________(AGREE) with them.
Books have the ability to take you to another world, to wake up your
__________________(IMAGINE) and transport you to places you’ve never been to.
Books can be __________________(DIFFER) in size and content. Their stories can
be __________________(EXCITE), scary, romantic or funny but above all, books
are just interesting. I'm absolutely sure that books by a good __________________(WRITE)
will always be popular.
Sport
25. Time was running
out. The game was exciting and dynamic but the score was still 0-0. Jim
couldn't take his eyes off the TV and ___________(NOT HEAR) when his father
came into the room. “Who ____________(PLAY)?” he asked. “The Spanish Club and
the Portuguese,” Jim ____________(KNOW) that his dad was not a fan and didn't
go into details. “Who are you supporting?”
“The Spanish. If the team
_____________(MANAGE) to win this game, it'll get to the final.” “They will.
The final score will be 2-1 to the Spanish Club.” Jim turned to his dad: “How
do you know?”
“It's not me. A colleague of
___________(I) has predicted the results of ten matches. No mistake yet.
Today's the __________(TEN) game.” Jim looked at his father again. “Sounds a
bit crazy. But if I were able to predict the results of the game...”
“If you were able to predict
it, it ____________(NOT BE) interesting to watch football at all. Are you
hungry by the way? I ____________(ORDER) some pizza. Will you join me?” “Yes,
sure,” Jim turned to his father. “But I still ___________(NOT CAN)
understand...” And at that very moment the Spanish forward scored the first
goal.
38. It may sound
strange but I started roller skating when I was relatively old. A friend of
mine gave me a pair of roller skates for my __________________ (EIGHTEEN)
birthday. He said that he __________________ (TEACH) me some basic skating
skills the next Saturday but disappeared for weeks. At first, I wanted to give
the skates to someone else but I __________________ (NOT/CAN) think of anybody
who met both requirements – to be keen on roller skating and to have the same
size feet as mine. So, I put the skates on the shelf in the pantry and
__________________ (FORGET) about them. “What are these?” my mum asked. She saw
the skates when she __________________ (TIDY) up the pantry, “Why do you never
go skating?” “I __________________ (GO) skating if I could skate. But
unfortunately I can’t,” I said. “And it’s better to learn to skate in childhood,
isn’t it?” “Right,” Mum nodded, “But you have no choice. You’ll never be any
__________________ (YOUNG) than you are now.” That sounded like a good reason
to start something new. I put the skates in my rucksack and headed to the park.
There
__________________ (BE) lots
of skaters in the park. Most of __________________ (THEY) moved gracefully and
effortlessly. Some looked really clumsy.
Travelling
6. Dad usually comes
up with original ideas. Last Sunday Dad __________________(DECIDE) that we
should all go on a camping trip. The idea came to him while he
__________________(READ) an article about camping. The article said that
camping brings families together. “Not true”, I smiled. “What about television?
It usually __________________(HELP) families to feel a lot more united.” “If
the weather is fine, we __________________(GO) on a trip next weekend,” Dad
said and put his magazine on the coffee table. I quickly looked over at my
__________________(YOUNG) brother, Paul. He gave me a knowing smile, “Do you remember
__________________(WE) last trip?” I certainly did. Last summer Dad told us
that fishing would be a great activity for our family. We bought four expensive
fishing rods and drove for three long hours to a big lake in Virginia.
When we got there, we discovered
that we __________________(FORGET) to take the fishing rods. Ten minutes later
we made another unpleasant discovery: we __________________(NOT/HAVE) the tent
which meant we couldn’t stay overnight and we had to drive all the way back
home again. We __________________(BE) tired and disappointed with the trip.
13. It was an early
morning. Ben jumped out of his bed as soon as the __________________(ONE) rays
of sun came into the room. He grabbed his backpack and started to pack. Ben put
in some of his favourite things to take with
__________________(HE) on the
trip to Grandpa’s. He put in his favourite book, his kite and his teddy bear.
Soon everything __________________(PACK) and he started to get dressed.
Visiting Grandpa had always been the __________________(GOOD) part of his
summer vacation. Together, they went fishing and watched football matches.
Ben’s granddad
__________________(TEACH) him how to repair bikes and other things. Ben’s mum
entered his room. “Grandpa’s here,” she said with a smile. Ben told her that he
__________________(BE) ready to go. He grabbed his backpack and ran into the
kitchen where Grandpa __________________(DRINK) his tea. “Ready, big guy?”
asked Grandpa. “Will you have breakfast before we leave?” “No, I __________________(NOT/BE)
hungry”, Ben answered, “I’ll have breakfast at your place. Grandma
__________________(COOK) something nice for me, hasn’t she?”
24. The plane safely
took off and Anna breathed a sigh of relief. She ______________(NOT LIKE)
flying. She knew that, according to statistics, it was the ____________(SAFE)
way of travelling, but it didn't make her feel any better. Statistics were
impersonal but when she imagined her plane flying over the ocean, she
____________(FEEL) dizzy. The guy sitting next to ____________(SHE) was, on the
contrary, happy and relaxed. He was listening to his CD player. His eyes
_____________(CLOSE) but when Anna tried to reach for her bag on the luggage
deck, he immediately stood up to help her. “Thanks, I can do it _____________(I),”
Anna said and her voice shook. “Are you OK, miss?” the guy asked. “You look
pale. Are you afraid of flying?”
Anna nodded. “Take this. It
_____________(DO) you good,” the guy handed her a package of candies. “I always
have candies when I fly.” It reminded Anna her first flight. She and her granny
____________(FLY) to New York for Christmas. The six-year-old Anna was cheerful
and excited. She had a large box of candies on her lap and was afraid of
nothing. “I wish I _______________(CAN) feel the same now,” Anna sighed and
took a handful of the candies. The guy looked at her in surprise.
28. Christy enjoyed
exploring the world. With her father, she'd been to the most amazing places in
New Zealand, her native country. However, everything _____________(BE) different
now. She was travelling alone and that made her feel nervous. A couple of weeks
before, she received her aunt's invitation to visit Europe. At first Christy
___________(NOT WANT) to go, but her mother insisted that visiting Europe would
do her a lot of good. Christy's mother had been to Europe three times and she
said that she ____________(GO) there again. She planned her __________(FOUR)
trip to be to Italy. Christy sighed. Her mother was different. She was the
____________(COMMUNICATIVE) person Christy had ever seen. She enjoyed
__________(MEET) new people and knew many languages. She was clever and brave.
The announcement interrupted Christy's train of thought: Ladies and
___________(GENTLEMAN), fasten your belts, please. We __________(LAND) The
temperature in Paris-Orly Airport is — 2 degrees Celsius. Christy
shuddered. “What am I going to do in that ice-cold city? I wish I _________(BE)
home now. I would give anything to be there,” she suddenly felt like crying.
30. When Allan got to
the airport, the airport official said: “I’m sorry, sir, but your plane
__________________(TAKE) off. You will have to take the next flight. You
__________________(ARRIVE) in New York at about midnight.” Allan was very
upset: “I must be in New York at 6pm. I have a job interview there. I can't
miss it. It’s the __________________(GOOD) job in the world. Thousands of men
and __________________(WOMAN) dream of such a job.” The airport lady
__________________(SAY) nothing and turned to another passenger. Allan wanted to
ask her about other possible options, but she looked very busy so he stepped
aside. Allan didn't know what to do. He realised that he _________(HAVE) to
call the company manager and tell him that he would not come. For the
__________________(ONE) time in his life Allan felt really disappointed. There
probably wouldn't be a second chance for __________________(HE). He pulled out
his notebook. The time of the interview __________________(WRITE) there: 6pm,
Tuesday. Allan looked at his digital watch and read: 2pm, Monday.
4Many tourists find
they don't like staying in city hotels. They prefer to avoid
__________________(NOISE) cities completely. They are attracted instead to
dramatic views of mountains and __________________(PEACE) valleys. If you like
this sort of tourism, Mountain View Camp is for you. You’ll have an
__________________(FORGETTABLE) vacation there. The Camp has a view over the
__________________(IMPRESS) Hampson Valley. In the camp, tourists can rent
either tents or bungalows. All the guests have free access to different
facilities such as kitchens, bathrooms and playgrounds for children. The camp
is a successful __________________(COMBINE) of both comfort and a green
environment. The tourists can also have lunch in one of the many restaurants and
try European or __________________(NATION) cuisine.
14. People travel a
lot nowadays. Planes are considered to be the most __________________(COMFORT)
means of transport but for some people airports can be a nightmare. There are
__________________(END) queues when you check in and you waste lots of time if
your flight is delayed. However, there are some airports where you can
__________________(ACTUAL) enjoy yourself. For example, you’ll never be bored
at Hong Kong’s international airport. There are thousands of people from
__________________(DIFFER) countries here but the passengers never experience
any problems because everything is well organised. There are attendants in red
coats, who help you to get from one place to another. It’s very good for people
with no sense of __________________(DIRECT). The attendants are always very
polite and __________________(HELP).
19Last spring my
best friend Isabelle and I booked a holiday in Venice. We rented a small
apartment for a week with a __________________(WONDER) view of the town. At the
last moment another friend, Linda, asked if she could come with us. She was a
__________________(FRIEND), cheerful girl and we were glad to have her join us.
Venice was a __________________(FANTASY) place and we enjoyed our trip greatly.
Linda was fond of history and she told us lots of __________________(INTEREST)
facts about the town. We also liked the Italian food very much. The waiter in
the nearby pizzeria was a boy from Britain, so we never had any problems with
__________________(COMMUNICATE). The only __________________(PLEASANT) thing
about Venice was the weather. It was unusually cold and windy that week.
20. Last year my
friend Mia and I went on holiday to Thailand. We stayed in a
__________________(FAME) resort which is popular with tourists. We were very
__________________(LUCK) with the weather and we spent most of our days on the
beach. The ocean was __________________(FANTASY) – the water was clear and
warm. Thailand is a former French colony and that’s why French is very popular
there. Mia was delighted with this fact because she learns French, she wants to
be a __________________(TEACH) of French, and she was able to practise the
language there. She is also interested in architecture and she found some fine
examples of the French colonial style in Thailand. It was an
__________________(FORGETTABLE) trip for me too. I am a photographer and I took
lots of pictures of people and nature. Several magazines found my photos
__________________(INTEREST) enough to publish. I feel very proud of that.
27. It was the first
time Tom had ever taken part in a rescue expedition in the mountains. His new
job was ____________(DANGER) and exciting, and he loved it! They were going to
search for a __________(CLIMB) missing in the Alps. The young man had
____________(APPEARED) when the group was descending the mountain. They had had
to stop as the storm had started and it had been __________(POSSIBLE) to go any
further. However, when the weather had calmed down, the group hadn't been able
to find one of their members. The rescue team was informed about it
__________(IMMEDIATE) and Tom hoped that their operation would be
____________(SUCCESS) as little time had passed yet.
31. People travel a
lot nowadays. Planes are considered to be the most __________________ (COMFORT)
means of transport but for some people airports can be a nightmare. There are
__________________(END) queues when you check in and you waste lots of time if
your flight is delayed. However, there are some airports where you can
__________________(ACTUAL) enjoy yourself. For example, you’ll never be bored
at Hong Kong’s international airport. There are thousands of people from
__________________(DIFFER) countries here but the passengers never experience
any problems because everything is well organised. There are attendants in red
coats, who help you to get from one place to another. It’s very good for people
with no sense of __________________ (DIRECT). The attendants are always very
polite and __________________ (HELP).
32. Cаtаloniа is а lаnd of mountаins аnd seаshores in the northeаstern corner of Spаin. Its cаpitаl is the _________ (BEAUTY) city of Bаrcelonа. Catalonia has
always been a great __________ (ATTRACT) for tourists who like its
architecture, food and Catalan traditions. For example, the Catalan people
enjoy building “Castells”. Men, women, and children climb onto each other’s
shoulders to create human towers. This ________ (USUAL) street show is a test
of strength and courage, as the towers can reach a height of ten people. The
local people love holidays and celebrations of all kinds. They think that life
is ______________ (FANTASY) and there are lots of reasons to be happy and
joyful. April 23rd is the Catalan equivalent of St. Valentine's Day. On this
day, lovers _____________ (TRADITIONAL) give each other red roses as presents.
Alternatively, they buy books. So during the day there are plenty of bookstalls
on the streets and sometimes you can even ask a well-known ___________ (WRITE)
to sign the novel you have just bought.
33. Most people love
travelling. Some people prefer exotic countries, others like the
__________________ (EUROPE) capitals with their famous museums, galleries and
historical monuments. However, to travel does not always mean to go far away.
There are lots of __________________ (FANTASY) places in our own countries and
even in our own regions! As for the means of transport, planes are the fastest
and the most __________________ (COMFORT) but they don’t suit everyone. There
are people who are afraid of flying. Another factor against planes is that the
tickets are very __________________ (EXPENSE) and not everyone can afford them.
There are lots of passengers who definitely prefer trains for their ___________
(SAFE) and reasonable prices. Trains are also better for the environment.
Planes, unfortunately, produce gases that are very ___________ (HARM) to the
atmosphere of the planet.
34Lots of people
enjoy spending time at the seaside. Some of them like diving very much. They
say that underwater life is very_____________ (BEAUTY). However, for most of us
scuba diving is _____________ (POSSIBLE). Snorkeling is much easier. It is also
less _____________ (DANGER) than diving with an aqualung. Snorkeling
_______________ (EQUIP) contains only a special mask and a curved tube. With
the mask you can see the underwater world, it has rubber straps to fit your
head ______________ (COMFORTABLE), and you use the tube to breathe. If you are
not a very good _______________ (SWIM), the best place for snorkeling is on a
reef. It’s not deep but there are lots of colourful fish.
Holidays
7. It was Friday
evening. Liz was looking forward to Saturday because it was her husband’s
birthday.
She had been preparing for
this event for a long time. She had invited __________________(THEY) college
friends and they were all coming from different cities. The best part was that
Carlos, her husband, __________________(NOT/KNOW) anything about the
arrangements. It was going to be a surprise. Liz __________________(MAKE)
sandwiches when Carlos came into the kitchen. “Look, darling,” he said, “I know
it’s my birthday tomorrow but I don’t want to do anything special for it.” Liz
thought, “I wish I __________________(CAN) cancel the party but I can’t – it’s
too late. The party will take place anyway and it will be the
__________________(GOOD) party ever”. When Carlos came home on Saturday, there
__________________(BE) lots of people there. Carlos __________________(TELL)
them that he felt very happy to see them all and it was true! The guests
enjoyed their dinner and then Liz brought in a cake. The cake
__________________(DECORATE) with chocolates and jellies, and it had as many
candles as the number of years Carlos had reached that day. Carlos couldn’t
blow them out on the __________________(ONE) try and his friends were delighted
to help him.
Education(
learning English)
8. After school, I
decided to go to university. I __________________(CHOOSE) St Andrews University
in Scotland. At that time I __________________(NOT/KNOW) much about the
University but when I arrived there, I liked it at once. Now I'm in my last
year and I wish I __________________(CAN) stay here forever! St Andrews
University is a truly special place. It __________________(BUILD) 600 years ago
and it is one of the oldest universities in the English-speaking world. It has
many traditions – for example, the ‘May Dip’. It is held on the
__________________(ONE) of May every year. All the students run into the North
Sea at sunrise to celebrate the coming of spring and for good luck in their
exams! One of my classmates said that the tradition __________________(HELP)him
to pass his exams last summer. For me the ‘May Dip’ was the
__________________(COLD) experience of my life! Because the weather is famously
cold, St Andrews students designed __________________(THEY) own uniform which
consists of a warm jacket, jeans and boat shoes. The uniform __________________(MAKE)
us all look the same, but it is the only way to keep warm!
5Millions of people
want to learn English. There are lots of __________________(DIFFER) methods and
the main problem is how to choose the best one. Some people believe that the
most __________________(EFFECT) way is to study English in Britain or in any
other English-speaking country. The advantage of going to Britain seems
obvious. Everyone around you speaks English. It’s practically
__________________(POSSIBLE) to avoid communication, so you’ll learn English
__________________(QUICK). On the other hand, one can learn English at home.
There are lots of possibilities there too: a good __________________(TEACH), a
language school or an on-line course. There are many ways to get a good language
__________________(EDUCATE) now.
England
7. The city of St
Davids is situated on the south-west coast of Wales. If you're looking for an
__________________(USUAL) place to go, this is your destination. It was granted
city status by Queen Elizabeth II but in reality St Davids looks like an
__________________(ATTRACT) small village. It is actually the smallest city in
Britain with a __________________(POPULATE) of just over 1,600. St Davids has a
__________________(BEAUTY) medieval cathedral which dates back to the 12th
century. Today it is a __________________(CHARM) place with narrow streets
filled with cafes, hotels and art galleries — but only one pub! St Davids
is famous for its sandy beaches and clear water. Whitesands Bay is a regular
__________________(WIN) of the prestigious European Blue Flag award.
18. Dublin is the
capital city of the Republic of Ireland. It has an ____________(NATIONAL)
airport with flights from London and European capitals. Dublin is a
______________(BEAUTY) and cosmopolitan city. If you walk along its famous
central streets, you will find a wide range of _____________(DIFFER) shops,
bars and restaurants. If you like sightseeing, you can also visit the famous
Dublin castle, one of the most ___________(IMPRESS) buildings in the capitals.
Dublin is a and city. Dublin is a green city. It is such a _________(PLEASE) to
walk there on a hot sunny day. In the evening you can listen to
___________(TRADITION) Irish music played in the streets and in the pubs.
23. Thousands of
tourists visit Edinburgh every year. The capital of Scotland is
___________(FAME) for its history and architecture. It's one of the
___________(CULTURE) centres of the country. The main ____________(ATTRACT) of
the city is Edinburgh Castle. It was built in the 12th century
but it still looks magnificent and very___________(IMPRESS). There are many
historic monuments in Edinburgh. One of them is an unusual monument to Walter
Scott, a well-known_____________(WRITE). The city streets are usually full of
noisy tourists with cameras but if you want a quiet holiday, you can have it
too — the beautiful and _____________(PEACE) countryside is just round the
corner.
Food
37. For some reason
British food does not have the best reputation in the world. A few years ago I
asked a ____________ (VISIT) to Britain about the local food. He described it
as tasteless and __________________ (BORE). I cannot agree with his opinion and
find his words totally __________________ (FAIR). For a start, British desserts
and cakes are so good that British school children are often punished with ' no
pudding' if they don't behave __________________ (PROPER). And apart from the
desserts there are lots of fantastic traditional British dishes, including the
__________________ (FAME) full English breakfast, mouth-watering sandwiches,
and delicious soups. Britain has amazing vegetarian restaurants and all the
__________________ (NATIONAL) food you could possibly imagine, including
Italian pasta restaurants, Indian curry houses and Japanese sushi bars. Lots of
foreigners return home with much better stories about British food.
38. I'm absolutely
sure that people's opinion of British food is based on ignorance. They say we
eat potatoes with everything. But you __________________ (RARE) get a meal
anywhere in Europe that does not come with chips. The __________________
(DIFFER) is that we do not boast about our cuisine. In my view, we are very
__________________ (CREATE) when it comes to food. In Britain, you can enjoy a
wonderful __________________ (COMBINE) of dishes from different cuisines. You
can wake up in the morning and have an English breakfast, a slice of Italian
pizza at lunchtime, Japanese sushi for dinner and a Turkish kebab on the way
home from the club. What else could you ask for? And never tell me British food
is __________________ (TASTE) and boring! That's just __________________,
(FAIR) so come and try it for yourselves.
TV. Computer
25. Lana switched off
the TV. So many channels and nothing interesting on! There were several talk
shows on ____________(DIFFER) channels but she liked none of them. The talk on
___________(ENVIRONMENT) problems was boring, and she wasn't in the mood to
listen to a _________(POLITICS) talking about the government's social
programme. She didn't like the film on the next channel either. The plot seemed
to be weak and confusing and even the _____________(FAME) actors were not able
to save it. The women's figure skating _____________(CHAMPION) held Lana's
attention for a few minutes. However, it didn't last long — she wasn't a
fan and it made her feel ___________(BORE) too. She was glad to hear the phone
ringing and hurried to answer it.
29. Some adults think
that teenagers spend too much time on their computers, iPods and other gadgets.
However, I think that the opinion that computers are evil is
____________(FAIR). The computer is the reality of our new world and it's silly
to _____________(APPROVE) of children using it. We simply can't do without
computers — we need them for __________(EDUCATION) purposes and they help us
keep in touch with friends. Sometimes we use them for __________(ENTERTAIN).
Playing games is not a waste of time either — while playing we become more
____________(SKILL) on the computer. This is just my ___________(PERSON)
opinion but lots of my friends share it.
