Elementary File 11 exam

Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or – (no article)

1. I never eat _____ meat because I’m a vegetarian.

Complete the sentences with an adverb.

Correct the mistake in each answer (B).

Complete the sentences with to and a verb in the box.

Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or – (no article)

2. Is Mike _____ good teacher?

Correct the mistake in each answer (B).

Complete the sentences with to and a verb in the box.

Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or – (no article)

3. Emily ate all of _____ biscuits I bought.

Complete the sentences with an adverb.

Correct the mistake in each answer (B).

Complete the sentences with to and a verb in the box.

Complete the sentences with to and a verb in the box.

Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or – (no article)

4. There was _____ amazing beach in front of our hotel.

Complete the sentences with an adverb.

Complete the sentences with to and a verb in the box.

Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or – (no article)

5. Russell was _____ best dancer in the competition.

Complete the sentences with an adverb.

Correct the mistake in each answer (B).

Complete the sentences with to and a verb in the box.

Complete the sentences with a, an, the, or – (no article)

6. Dina doesn’t have _____ job.

Complete the sentences with an adverb.

Correct the mistake in each answer (B).

Read the answers and make questions. Use the words in bold to help you.

Complete the sentences with to and a verb in the box.

Complete the sentences with to and a verb from the box.

Choose the correct word

1. Frank cooks real / really well.

Correct the mistake in each answer (B).

Write sentences or questions with would like. Use contractions.

Complete the text with the, a / an, or –

Complete the sentences with to and a verb from the box.

Choose the correct word

2. It’s easy / easily to ride a bike.

Write sentences or questions with would like. Use contractions.

Complete the sentences with to and a verb from the box.

Choose the correct word

3. They walked quick | quickly to the railway station.

Unscramble the words to complete the sentences.

Complete the sentences with to and a verb from the box.

Choose the correct word

4. He’s very quiet / quietly. He never says anything!

Unscramble the words to complete the sentences.

Write sentences or questions with would like. Use contractions.

Complete the sentences with to and a verb from the box.

Choose the correct word

5. Elena’s pizzas are incredible | incredibly.

Unscramble the words to complete the sentences.

Unscramble the words to complete the sentences.

Write sentences or questions with would like. Use contractions.

Complete the sentences with to and a verb from the box.

Choose the correct word

6. My French is very bad / badly.

Unscramble the words to complete the sentences.

Match the sentences 1—8 with the sentences a—h.

1. Our washing machine is broken.

Choose the correct word or phrase.

1. Sandra dances quite good / well.

Choose the correct word

7. Can you speak more slow| slowly?

Unscramble the words to complete the sentences.

Match the sentences 1—8 with the sentences a—h.

2. I have a lot of dresses.

Choose the correct word or phrase.

2. It’s raining. Please drive real / really carefully.

Choose the correct word

8. Mark speaks English good | well.

Unscramble the words to complete the sentences.

Match the sentences 1—8 with the sentences a—h.

3. I’m playing tennis tomorrow.

Choose the correct word or phrase.

3. I don’t understand you. Please speak slow / slowly.

Choose the correct word

9. She eats unhealthily / unhealthy.

Choose the correct word

10. They have real / really stressful jobs.

Unscramble the words to complete the sentences.

Match the sentences 1—8 with the sentences a—h.

4. That girl is Brazilian so I can’t speak to her.

Choose the correct word or phrase.

4. That’s a beautiful / beautifully skirt. Is it new?

Make adverbs from the adjectives and complete the sentences.

Match the sentences 1—8 with the sentences a—h.

5. We are looking at hotels in the South of France.

Choose the correct word or phrase.

6. She doesn’t have a very healthy / healthily lifestyle.

Make adverbs from the adjectives and complete the sentences.

Match the sentences 1—8 with the sentences a—h.

6. I don’t have time to do my homework now.

Choose the correct word or phrase.

7. They speak perfectly English / English perfectly.

Make adverbs from the adjectives and complete the sentences.

Match the sentences 1—8 with the sentences a—h.

7. I’m in love with my boyfriend.

Choose the correct word or phrase.

8. This exercise is incredibly difficult / difficult incredibly.

Choose the stressed words.

1. A Would you like to drive a sports car?
B Yes, I’d love to.
A Why?
B Because! love cars and | love driving.

Make adverbs from the adjectives and complete the sentences.

Choose the correct verb.

1. ‘Would you hope / like / plan to have dinner with me?’

Make adverbs from the adjectives and complete the sentences.

Choose the stressed words.

2. A Would you like to ride a horse?
B No, I wouldn’t.
A Why not?
B Because I don’t like horses.

Read the article.

________________________________________________________________________________

The story behind the World Wide Web

To find out when the World Wide Web began, we first need to look at the internet. The origins of the internet go back to the Space Race of the 1950s. After the Russians sent the satellite Sputnik into space, the Americans wanted to develop their own technology further, so they set up ARPA — the Advanced Research Projects Agency. This agency found a way of connecting computers, which they called ARPANET. In 1974, they changed its name to ‘the internetwork’ or ‘internet’ for short.
In 1980, a scientist at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, wrote a computer program so that he and his colleaques could share their research. The scientist’s name was Tim Berners-Lee, and his software was called ENQUIRE. At first, only scientists at CERN could use the program, which contained a new computer language called hypertext. Then, in 1991, he and a colleague wrote a more advanced version of the program which made hypertext available over the internet. This was the beginning of the World Wide Web, as we know it. The first website and web server was info.cern.ch. Today, there are more than 227 million websites containing over 65 billion web pages.
Over two billion people now use the internet, which is nearly a third of the world’s population.

Choose the correct verb.

2. Laura’s liking / being / planning to move to the USA. She’s got a job there.

Choose the stressed words.

3. A Do you want to learn to cook?
B Yes, I need to.
A Why?
B Because I want to live on my own.

Make adverbs from the adjectives and complete the sentences.

Read the article again and number the events in the order they happened.

________________________________________________________________________________

The story behind the World Wide Web

To find out when the World Wide Web began, we first need to look at the internet. The origins of the internet go back to the Space Race of the 1950s. After the Russians sent the satellite Sputnik into space, the Americans wanted to develop their own technology further, so they set up ARPA — the Advanced Research Projects Agency. This agency found a way of connecting computers, which they called ARPANET. In 1974, they changed its name to ‘the internetwork’ or ‘internet’ for short.
In 1980, a scientist at CERN, the European Organization for Nuclear Research, wrote a computer program so that he and his colleaques could share their research. The scientist’s name was Tim Berners-Lee, and his software was called ENQUIRE. At first, only scientists at CERN could use the program, which contained a new computer language called hypertext. Then, in 1991, he and a colleague wrote a more advanced version of the program which made hypertext available over the internet. This was the beginning of the World Wide Web, as we know it. The first website and web server was info.cern.ch. Today, there are more than 227 million websites containing over 65 billion web pages.
Over two billion people now use the internet,
which is nearly a third of the world’s population.

Question:

Tim Berners-Lee developed a new computer language.
The Americans opened an agency to develop new technology.
They put the new language on the internet.
The Russians sent a satellite into space.
The World Wide Web made the internet available to all computer users.
The network changed its name to the internet.
The agency developed a network to connect computers.
Berners-Lee and a colleague used the new language to write a new program.

Choose the correct verb.

3. There’s a new film on at the cinema that I really want / like / would to see.

Make adverbs from the adjectives and complete the sentences.

Listen to four speakers talking about how they use the internet. Match speakers 1—4 to the thing they do most often.

Choose the correct verb.

4. He’s studying hard because he likes / would / hopes to get a place at university.

Choose the stressed syllable in the adverbs. Which three adverbs are not stressed on the first syllable

1. beau|ti|fu|lly

Listen again and match the speakers to the sentences A-D.

Read the text. Answer the questions with J (Jacques), K (Kimberley), Y (Yusuke), or G (Giulio).

________________________________________________________________________________

Things I want to do

Jacques, 25, France

I’d love to be in Times Square in New York at midnight on New Year’s Eve! And I’d like it to be snowing too — that’s more romantic. People say that the atmosphere there is amazing. I think it would be a great experience.

Kimberley, 31, Canada
I want to visit the Amazon rainforest. It’s such a unique and fascinating place and I’m really interested in the wildlife that lives there. I’d like to do a trek and go camping there for three weeks or so. I’ve seen a lot of films about explorers and now I’d like to do something really exciting myself.

Yusuke, 26, Japan
What I want to do is go on a road trip across Europe with my two best friends. I’ve been to the US and Canada, but I’ve never been to Europe. | want to see all the famous tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. | read about them in books when | was a child — it would be a dream come true for me to see them in real life.

Giulio, 34, Italy
It’s not very original, but I’d like to drive a really expensive, classic sports car through the Alps with my girlfriend next to me in the passenger seat. However, at the moment | own a Fiat Punto, so I may have to wait a few years before I can achieve my dream!

Read the text. Answer the questions with J (Jacques), K (Kimberley), Y (Yusuke), or G (Giulio).

________________________________________________________________________________

Things I want to do

Jacques, 25, France

I’d love to be in Times Square in New York at midnight on New Year’s Eve! And I’d like it to be snowing too — that’s more romantic. People say that the atmosphere there is amazing. I think it would be a great experience.

Kimberley, 31, Canada
I want to visit the Amazon rainforest. It’s such a unique and fascinating place and I’m really interested in the wildlife that lives there. I’d like to do a trek and go camping there for three weeks or so. I’ve seen a lot of films about explorers and now I’d like to do something really exciting myself.

Yusuke, 26, Japan
What I want to do is go on a road trip across Europe with my two best friends. I’ve been to the US and Canada, but I’ve never been to Europe. | want to see all the famous tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. | read about them in books when | was a child — it would be a dream come true for me to see them in real life.

Giulio, 34, Italy
It’s not very original, but I’d like to drive a really expensive, classic sports car through the Alps with my girlfriend next to me in the passenger seat. However, at the moment | own a Fiat Punto, so I may have to wait a few years before I can achieve my dream!

Choose the correct verb.

5. There’s nothing for dinner. We need / go / would to go to the supermarket.

Choose the stressed syllable in the adverbs. Which three adverbs are not stressed on the first syllable

2. care|fu|lly

Complete the paragraphs.

Read the text. Answer the questions with J (Jacques), K (Kimberley), Y (Yusuke), or G (Giulio).

________________________________________________________________________________

Things I want to do

Jacques, 25, France

I’d love to be in Times Square in New York at midnight on New Year’s Eve! And I’d like it to be snowing too — that’s more romantic. People say that the atmosphere there is amazing. I think it would be a great experience.

Kimberley, 31, Canada
I want to visit the Amazon rainforest. It’s such a unique and fascinating place and I’m really interested in the wildlife that lives there. I’d like to do a trek and go camping there for three weeks or so. I’ve seen a lot of films about explorers and now I’d like to do something really exciting myself.

Yusuke, 26, Japan
What I want to do is go on a road trip across Europe with my two best friends. I’ve been to the US and Canada, but I’ve never been to Europe. | want to see all the famous tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. | read about them in books when | was a child — it would be a dream come true for me to see them in real life.

Giulio, 34, Italy
It’s not very original, but I’d like to drive a really expensive, classic sports car through the Alps with my girlfriend next to me in the passenger seat. However, at the moment | own a Fiat Punto, so I may have to wait a few years before I can achieve my dream!

Complete the sentences with a word or phrase from the box.

1. You need to __________ with your password to use the computer.

Choose the stressed syllable in the adverbs. Which three adverbs are not stressed on the first syllable

3. ca|sua|lly

Complete the paragraphs.

Read the text. Answer the questions with J (Jacques), K (Kimberley), Y (Yusuke), or G (Giulio).

________________________________________________________________________________

Things I want to do

Jacques, 25, France

I’d love to be in Times Square in New York at midnight on New Year’s Eve! And I’d like it to be snowing too — that’s more romantic. People say that the atmosphere there is amazing. I think it would be a great experience.

Kimberley, 31, Canada
I want to visit the Amazon rainforest. It’s such a unique and fascinating place and I’m really interested in the wildlife that lives there. I’d like to do a trek and go camping there for three weeks or so. I’ve seen a lot of films about explorers and now I’d like to do something really exciting myself.

Yusuke, 26, Japan
What I want to do is go on a road trip across Europe with my two best friends. I’ve been to the US and Canada, but I’ve never been to Europe. | want to see all the famous tourist sites like the Eiffel Tower, Big Ben, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. | read about them in books when | was a child — it would be a dream come true for me to see them in real life.

Giulio, 34, Italy
It’s not very original, but I’d like to drive a really expensive, classic sports car through the Alps with my girlfriend next to me in the passenger seat. However, at the moment | own a Fiat Punto, so I may have to wait a few years before I can achieve my dream!

Complete the sentences with a word or phrase from the box.

2. My dad doesn’t often __________ music from the internet.

Choose the stressed syllable in the adverbs. Which three adverbs are not stressed on the first syllable

4.  dan|ge|rous|ly

Complete the paragraphs.

Complete the sentences with a word or phrase from the box.

3. It’s easy to find information on the internet – you just __________ the words.

Complete the paragraphs.

Choose the stressed syllable in the adverbs. Which three adverbs are not stressed on the first syllable

5. fash|ion|ably

Complete the sentences with a word or phrase from the box.

4. I don’t really like __________ sites like Facebook.

Choose the stressed syllable in the adverbs. Which three adverbs are not stressed on the first syllable

6. in|cre|di|bly

Complete the conversations with a sentence in the box.

Complete the sentences with a word or phrase from the box.

5. Mark likes to __________ his photos so his friends can see them.

Choose the stressed syllable in the adverbs. Which three adverbs are not stressed on the first syllable

7. per|fect|ly

Complete the conversations with a sentence in the box.

Complete the sentences with a word or phrase from the box.

6. This email has an __________, but I can’t open it.

Choose the stressed syllable in the adverbs. Which three adverbs are not stressed on the first syllable

8. po|lite|ly

Complete the conversations with a sentence in the box.

Choose the stressed syllable in the adverbs. Which three adverbs are not stressed on the first syllable

9. un|heal|thi|ly

Match the words to make phrases.

1. Thank you

Complete the sentences with a word or phrase from the box.

7. My sister lives in Canada and I __________ her once a week.

Match the words to make phrases.

2. I’d love

Complete the sentences with a word or phrase from the box.

8. We connect to the internet with __________.

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

1. He isn’t interested in fashion. He prefers to dress __________.

Read the text. Match the headings A-D to the paragraphs.

________________________________________________________________________________

First impressions of Warsaw

Danny MacIntyre, from Scotland, came to Poland for the first time seven years ago. He now lives in Warsaw where he runs a small media company.

2.________

It was summer, and it was hot! In fact, the temperature was over 30 degrees! My first impression was that Warsaw was more beautiful than I expected. I spent a lot of time just walking around looking at the incredible architecture. I felt that the city had wonderful atmosphere and lots of energy.

Match the words to make phrases.

3. I’m so

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

2. ‘Is she a good dancer?’  ‘No, she dances really __________.’

Read the text. Match the headings A-D to the paragraphs.

________________________________________________________________________________

First impressions of Warsaw

Danny MacIntyre, from Scotland, came to Poland for the first time seven years ago. He now lives in Warsaw where he runs a small media company.

3.___________

Polish people are very friendly. Most people can speak a bit of English and many speak it very well. Iam trying to learn Polish, but it is very difficult. Fortunately, people don’t mind when I make mistakes! Polish people are very hospitable, and they love to socialize — get together, eat, drink, and talk. Parties often don’t finish until early the next morning. I am now married toa Polish woman. At our wedding, our guests didn’t leave until 5.00 a.m. the next morning!

Match the words to make phrases.

4. Have a

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

3. He isn’t a very good driver – sometimes he drives __________.

Read the text. Match the headings A-D to the paragraphs.

________________________________________________________________________________

First impressions of Warsaw

Danny MacIntyre, from Scotland, came to Poland for the first time seven years ago. He now lives in Warsaw where he runs a small media company.

4._________

Poland is a great place to live. It has everything — friendly people; cheap travel; delicious food; the summers are hot; and there’s great skiing in the winter, There are mountains, lakes, and beaches; beautiful cities and fascinating culture. I still love Scotland, but Poland feels like home now.

Match the words to make phrases.

5. See you

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

4. You sang that song __________. Well done!

Complete the sentences with words in the box.

________________________________________________________________________________

First impressions of Warsaw

Danny MacIntyre, from Scotland, came to Poland for the first time seven years ago. He now lives in Warsaw where he runs a small media company.
1________
You always remember your first impressions of anew country. When I first came to Warsaw, I didn’t know much about Poland at all. I didn’t know anything about the culture. I didn’t think the food was going to be very exciting, and I expected the weather to be similar to Scotland — maybe even a bit colder! But when I got there, I discovered how wrong I was.
2_______
It was summer, and it was hot! In fact, the temperature was over 30 degrees! My first impression was that Warsaw was more beautiful than I expected. I spent a lot of time just walking around looking at the incredible architecture. I felt that the city had wonderful atmosphere and lots of energy.
3_______
Polish people are very friendly. Most people can speak a bit of English and many speak it very well. Iam trying to learn Polish, but it is very difficult. Fortunately, people don’t mind when I make mistakes! Polish people are very hospitable, and they love to socialize — get together, eat, drink, and talk. Parties often don’t finish until early the next morning. I am now married toa Polish woman. At our wedding, our guests didn’t leave until 5.00 a.m. the next morning!
4_______
Poland is a great place to live. It has everything — friendly people; cheap travel; delicious food; the summers are hot; and there’s great skiing in the winter, There are mountains, lakes, and beaches; beautiful cities and fascinating culture. I still love Scotland, but Poland feels like home now.

Question:

Danny’s first______of Warsaw are very memorable.

How did the following people get to Gatwick Airport?

________________________________________________________________________________

Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is London’s second-largest international airport and 31.3 million passengers pass through it every year. Below you can find different ways of getting to the airport.
BY CAR
If you’re planning to drive to Gatwick Airport, you need to take the M23 motorway and turn off at Junction 9. The airport is 45 km from London and five minutes from the nearest town, Crawley.
BY BIKE
The National Cycle Network Route will take you to the airport, where you can leave your bike in a special cycle parking area. Take National Route 21 to the South Terminal, and then take the lift into the terminal building.
BY TRAIN
The Gatwick Express runs every fifteen minutes and takes only half an hour from Victoria Station in Central London. A single ticket bought on the day costs £17.95, but tickets are cheaper if you buy them online.
BY BUS OR COACH
EasyBus operates a service to the airport from Earl’s Court in the centre of London which runs all day and all night. The buses run every 15 minutes, and drop you off in front of the terminal buildings. The price for a single ticket can be as low as £2, but you need to book early.
BY TAXI
Phone Airport Cars 24 hours a day for a taxi to take you to Gatwick Airport. The cost of a taxi from Central London to the airport is £95, and the journey takes about an hour.

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

5. I can’t understand you when you speak __________.

Complete the sentences with words in the box.

________________________________________________________________________________

First impressions of Warsaw

Danny MacIntyre, from Scotland, came to Poland for the first time seven years ago. He now lives in Warsaw where he runs a small media company.
1________
You always remember your first impressions of anew country. When I first came to Warsaw, I didn’t know much about Poland at all. I didn’t know anything about the culture. I didn’t think the food was going to be very exciting, and I expected the weather to be similar to Scotland — maybe even a bit colder! But when I got there, I discovered how wrong I was.
2_______
It was summer, and it was hot! In fact, the temperature was over 30 degrees! My first impression was that Warsaw was more beautiful than I expected. I spent a lot of time just walking around looking at the incredible architecture. I felt that the city had wonderful atmosphere and lots of energy.
3_______
Polish people are very friendly. Most people can speak a bit of English and many speak it very well. Iam trying to learn Polish, but it is very difficult. Fortunately, people don’t mind when I make mistakes! Polish people are very hospitable, and they love to socialize — get together, eat, drink, and talk. Parties often don’t finish until early the next morning. I am now married toa Polish woman. At our wedding, our guests didn’t leave until 5.00 a.m. the next morning!
4_______
Poland is a great place to live. It has everything — friendly people; cheap travel; delicious food; the summers are hot; and there’s great skiing in the winter, There are mountains, lakes, and beaches; beautiful cities and fascinating culture. I still love Scotland, but Poland feels like home now.

Question:

Before he got to Poland, Danny didn’t know much about  Polish_______

How did the following people get to Gatwick Airport?

________________________________________________________________________________

Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is London’s second-largest international airport and 31.3 million passengers pass through it every year. Below you can find different ways of getting to the airport.
BY CAR
If you’re planning to drive to Gatwick Airport, you need to take the M23 motorway and turn off at Junction 9. The airport is 45 km from London and five minutes from the nearest town, Crawley.
BY BIKE
The National Cycle Network Route will take you to the airport, where you can leave your bike in a special cycle parking area. Take National Route 21 to the South Terminal, and then take the lift into the terminal building.
BY TRAIN
The Gatwick Express runs every fifteen minutes and takes only half an hour from Victoria Station in Central London. A single ticket bought on the day costs £17.95, but tickets are cheaper if you buy them online.
BY BUS OR COACH
EasyBus operates a service to the airport from Earl’s Court in the centre of London which runs all day and all night. The buses run every 15 minutes, and drop you off in front of the terminal buildings. The price for a single ticket can be as low as £2, but you need to book early.
BY TAXI
Phone Airport Cars 24 hours a day for a taxi to take you to Gatwick Airport. The cost of a taxi from Central London to the airport is £95, and the journey takes about an hour.

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

6. We can’t sleep because they play their music __________.

Complete the sentences with words in the box.

________________________________________________________________________________

First impressions of Warsaw

Danny MacIntyre, from Scotland, came to Poland for the first time seven years ago. He now lives in Warsaw where he runs a small media company.
1________
You always remember your first impressions of anew country. When I first came to Warsaw, I didn’t know much about Poland at all. I didn’t know anything about the culture. I didn’t think the food was going to be very exciting, and I expected the weather to be similar to Scotland — maybe even a bit colder! But when I got there, I discovered how wrong I was.
2_______
It was summer, and it was hot! In fact, the temperature was over 30 degrees! My first impression was that Warsaw was more beautiful than I expected. I spent a lot of time just walking around looking at the incredible architecture. I felt that the city had wonderful atmosphere and lots of energy.
3_______
Polish people are very friendly. Most people can speak a bit of English and many speak it very well. Iam trying to learn Polish, but it is very difficult. Fortunately, people don’t mind when I make mistakes! Polish people are very hospitable, and they love to socialize — get together, eat, drink, and talk. Parties often don’t finish until early the next morning. I am now married toa Polish woman. At our wedding, our guests didn’t leave until 5.00 a.m. the next morning!
4_______
Poland is a great place to live. It has everything — friendly people; cheap travel; delicious food; the summers are hot; and there’s great skiing in the winter, There are mountains, lakes, and beaches; beautiful cities and fascinating culture. I still love Scotland, but Poland feels like home now.

Question:

He didn’t______ the city to be so beautiful.

How did the following people get to Gatwick Airport?

________________________________________________________________________________

Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is London’s second-largest international airport and 31.3 million passengers pass through it every year. Below you can find different ways of getting to the airport.
BY CAR
If you’re planning to drive to Gatwick Airport, you need to take the M23 motorway and turn off at Junction 9. The airport is 45 km from London and five minutes from the nearest town, Crawley.
BY BIKE
The National Cycle Network Route will take you to the airport, where you can leave your bike in a special cycle parking area. Take National Route 21 to the South Terminal, and then take the lift into the terminal building.
BY TRAIN
The Gatwick Express runs every fifteen minutes and takes only half an hour from Victoria Station in Central London. A single ticket bought on the day costs £17.95, but tickets are cheaper if you buy them online.
BY BUS OR COACH
EasyBus operates a service to the airport from Earl’s Court in the centre of London which runs all day and all night. The buses run every 15 minutes, and drop you off in front of the terminal buildings. The price for a single ticket can be as low as £2, but you need to book early.
BY TAXI
Phone Airport Cars 24 hours a day for a taxi to take you to Gatwick Airport. The cost of a taxi from Central London to the airport is £95, and the journey takes about an hour.

Complete the sentences with the correct word.

7. He eats very __________ – he has fast food every day.

Complete the sentences with words in the box.

________________________________________________________________________________

First impressions of Warsaw

Danny MacIntyre, from Scotland, came to Poland for the first time seven years ago. He now lives in Warsaw where he runs a small media company.
1________
You always remember your first impressions of anew country. When I first came to Warsaw, I didn’t know much about Poland at all. I didn’t know anything about the culture. I didn’t think the food was going to be very exciting, and I expected the weather to be similar to Scotland — maybe even a bit colder! But when I got there, I discovered how wrong I was.
2_______
It was summer, and it was hot! In fact, the temperature was over 30 degrees! My first impression was that Warsaw was more beautiful than I expected. I spent a lot of time just walking around looking at the incredible architecture. I felt that the city had wonderful atmosphere and lots of energy.
3_______
Polish people are very friendly. Most people can speak a bit of English and many speak it very well. Iam trying to learn Polish, but it is very difficult. Fortunately, people don’t mind when I make mistakes! Polish people are very hospitable, and they love to socialize — get together, eat, drink, and talk. Parties often don’t finish until early the next morning. I am now married toa Polish woman. At our wedding, our guests didn’t leave until 5.00 a.m. the next morning!
4_______
Poland is a great place to live. It has everything — friendly people; cheap travel; delicious food; the summers are hot; and there’s great skiing in the winter, There are mountains, lakes, and beaches; beautiful cities and fascinating culture. I still love Scotland, but Poland feels like home now.

Question:

He was very impressed by the________ in Warsaw.

How did the following people get to Gatwick Airport?

________________________________________________________________________________

Gatwick Airport

Gatwick Airport is London’s second-largest international airport and 31.3 million passengers pass through it every year. Below you can find different ways of getting to the airport.
BY CAR
If you’re planning to drive to Gatwick Airport, you need to take the M23 motorway and turn off at Junction 9. The airport is 45 km from London and five minutes from the nearest town, Crawley.
BY BIKE
The National Cycle Network Route will take you to the airport, where you can leave your bike in a special cycle parking area. Take National Route 21 to the South Terminal, and then take the lift into the terminal building.
BY TRAIN
The Gatwick Express runs every fifteen minutes and takes only half an hour from Victoria Station in Central London. A single ticket bought on the day costs £17.95, but tickets are cheaper if you buy them online.
BY BUS OR COACH
EasyBus operates a service to the airport from Earl’s Court in the centre of London which runs all day and all night. The buses run every 15 minutes, and drop you off in front of the terminal buildings. The price for a single ticket can be as low as £2, but you need to book early.
BY TAXI
Phone Airport Cars 24 hours a day for a taxi to take you to Gatwick Airport. The cost of a taxi from Central London to the airport is £95, and the journey takes about an hour.

Choose the stressed syllable.

Complete the sentences with words in the box.

________________________________________________________________________________

First impressions of Warsaw

Danny MacIntyre, from Scotland, came to Poland for the first time seven years ago. He now lives in Warsaw where he runs a small media company.
1________
You always remember your first impressions of anew country. When I first came to Warsaw, I didn’t know much about Poland at all. I didn’t know anything about the culture. I didn’t think the food was going to be very exciting, and I expected the weather to be similar to Scotland — maybe even a bit colder! But when I got there, I discovered how wrong I was.
2_______
It was summer, and it was hot! In fact, the temperature was over 30 degrees! My first impression was that Warsaw was more beautiful than I expected. I spent a lot of time just walking around looking at the incredible architecture. I felt that the city had wonderful atmosphere and lots of energy.
3_______
Polish people are very friendly. Most people can speak a bit of English and many speak it very well. Iam trying to learn Polish, but it is very difficult. Fortunately, people don’t mind when I make mistakes! Polish people are very hospitable, and they love to socialize — get together, eat, drink, and talk. Parties often don’t finish until early the next morning. I am now married toa Polish woman. At our wedding, our guests didn’t leave until 5.00 a.m. the next morning!
4_______
Poland is a great place to live. It has everything — friendly people; cheap travel; delicious food; the summers are hot; and there’s great skiing in the winter, There are mountains, lakes, and beaches; beautiful cities and fascinating culture. I still love Scotland, but Poland feels like home now.

Question:

He also liked the energy and_______ of the city.

Choose the stressed syllable.

Complete the sentences with words in the box.

________________________________________________________________________________

First impressions of Warsaw

Danny MacIntyre, from Scotland, came to Poland for the first time seven years ago. He now lives in Warsaw where he runs a small media company.
1________
You always remember your first impressions of anew country. When I first came to Warsaw, I didn’t know much about Poland at all. I didn’t know anything about the culture. I didn’t think the food was going to be very exciting, and I expected the weather to be similar to Scotland — maybe even a bit colder! But when I got there, I discovered how wrong I was.
2_______
It was summer, and it was hot! In fact, the temperature was over 30 degrees! My first impression was that Warsaw was more beautiful than I expected. I spent a lot of time just walking around looking at the incredible architecture. I felt that the city had wonderful atmosphere and lots of energy.
3_______
Polish people are very friendly. Most people can speak a bit of English and many speak it very well. Iam trying to learn Polish, but it is very difficult. Fortunately, people don’t mind when I make mistakes! Polish people are very hospitable, and they love to socialize — get together, eat, drink, and talk. Parties often don’t finish until early the next morning. I am now married toa Polish woman. At our wedding, our guests didn’t leave until 5.00 a.m. the next morning!
4_______
Poland is a great place to live. It has everything — friendly people; cheap travel; delicious food; the summers are hot; and there’s great skiing in the winter, There are mountains, lakes, and beaches; beautiful cities and fascinating culture. I still love Scotland, but Poland feels like home now.

Question:

The_________ of the Polish people is well known.

Choose the stressed syllable.

Complete the sentences with words in the box.

________________________________________________________________________________

First impressions of Warsaw

Danny MacIntyre, from Scotland, came to Poland for the first time seven years ago. He now lives in Warsaw where he runs a small media company.
1________
You always remember your first impressions of anew country. When I first came to Warsaw, I didn’t know much about Poland at all. I didn’t know anything about the culture. I didn’t think the food was going to be very exciting, and I expected the weather to be similar to Scotland — maybe even a bit colder! But when I got there, I discovered how wrong I was.
2_______
It was summer, and it was hot! In fact, the temperature was over 30 degrees! My first impression was that Warsaw was more beautiful than I expected. I spent a lot of time just walking around looking at the incredible architecture. I felt that the city had wonderful atmosphere and lots of energy.
3_______
Polish people are very friendly. Most people can speak a bit of English and many speak it very well. Iam trying to learn Polish, but it is very difficult. Fortunately, people don’t mind when I make mistakes! Polish people are very hospitable, and they love to socialize — get together, eat, drink, and talk. Parties often don’t finish until early the next morning. I am now married toa Polish woman. At our wedding, our guests didn’t leave until 5.00 a.m. the next morning!
4_______
Poland is a great place to live. It has everything — friendly people; cheap travel; delicious food; the summers are hot; and there’s great skiing in the winter, There are mountains, lakes, and beaches; beautiful cities and fascinating culture. I still love Scotland, but Poland feels like home now.

Question:

Polish people like________ with their family and friends

Choose the stressed syllable.

Complete the sentences with words in the box.

________________________________________________________________________________

First impressions of Warsaw

Danny MacIntyre, from Scotland, came to Poland for the first time seven years ago. He now lives in Warsaw where he runs a small media company.
1________
You always remember your first impressions of anew country. When I first came to Warsaw, I didn’t know much about Poland at all. I didn’t know anything about the culture. I didn’t think the food was going to be very exciting, and I expected the weather to be similar to Scotland — maybe even a bit colder! But when I got there, I discovered how wrong I was.
2_______
It was summer, and it was hot! In fact, the temperature was over 30 degrees! My first impression was that Warsaw was more beautiful than I expected. I spent a lot of time just walking around looking at the incredible architecture. I felt that the city had wonderful atmosphere and lots of energy.
3_______
Polish people are very friendly. Most people can speak a bit of English and many speak it very well. Iam trying to learn Polish, but it is very difficult. Fortunately, people don’t mind when I make mistakes! Polish people are very hospitable, and they love to socialize — get together, eat, drink, and talk. Parties often don’t finish until early the next morning. I am now married toa Polish woman. At our wedding, our guests didn’t leave until 5.00 a.m. the next morning!
4_______
Poland is a great place to live. It has everything — friendly people; cheap travel; delicious food; the summers are hot; and there’s great skiing in the winter, There are mountains, lakes, and beaches; beautiful cities and fascinating culture. I still love Scotland, but Poland feels like home now.

Question:

Danny finds the Polish culture________

Choose the stressed syllable.

Listen to two people talking about where they live. Answer the questions.

Match the words with the same sound.

1. wifi__________

Match the words with the same sound.

2. search__________

Match the words with the same sound.

3. attachment__________

Match the words with the same sound.

4. email__________

Match the words with the same sound.

5. online__________

Read the internet blog and Choose A, B, or C.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often

Question:

1. Harry was sixty when his wife died.

Read the internet blog and Choose A, B, or C.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often

Question:

2. He lives with his son.

Read the internet blog and Choose A, B, or C.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often

Question:

3. He made his first trip to North Africa last year.

Read the internet blog and Choose A, B, or C.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often

Question:

4. Annette retired when she was sixty-five.

Read the internet blog and Choose A, B, or C.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often

Question:

6. She passed her driving test in London.

Read the internet blog and Choose A, B, or C.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often

Question:

7. Megan hopes to lose weight.

Read the internet blog and Choose A, B, or C.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often

Question:

8. She phones her family in Dubai every day.

Read the internet blog and Choose A, B, or C.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often

Question:

9. She has a new computer.

Read the text again and write Harry, Annette, or Megan.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often.

Question:

Read the text again and write Harry, Annette, or Megan.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often.

Question:

1. __________ is a grandparent.

Read the text again and write Harry, Annette, or Megan.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often.

Question:

2. __________ would like to grow his / her own food.

Read the text again and write Harry, Annette, or Megan.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often.

Question:

3.  __________ wants to learn a new sport.

Read the text again and write Harry, Annette, or Megan.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often.

Question:

4. __________ has nice neighbours.

Read the text again and write Harry, Annette, or Megan.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often.

Question:

5. __________ wants to do some more travelling.

Read the text again and write Harry, Annette, or Megan.

Making the most of retirement

Harry

I was a news journalist until I was 60. I wanted to retire and have more time with my wife. Sadly, she died five years ago and now I’m alone in the house. Our son, Jamie, is a teacher in Morocco and last year I went there for a holiday. I travelled to lots of countries when I worked, but this was my first trip to North Africa. I really want to go back. I’d like to travel into the Sahara and take photographs of the people and animals that live there, but I need to learn a bit of Arabic first.

Annette

Nine months ago I retired from my job as a French teacher, sold my flat in London, and moved to a small village. It’s incredibly quiet after London, but my life is much busier now. I’m decorating my new house and I’m learning to drive – I never needed a car in London. I spend a lot of time in my garden, too. I enjoy working in it and I’m planning to grow vegetables next year and I also want to get some chickens. There are sometimes problems, but luckily, my neighbours are really friendly.

Megan

Yesterday was my last day at work and now I can do what I want. After forty years as a cook, I need to lose a few kilos, so I’m going to learn to play golf. I’m planning to do a computer course at the local college. It’s a good way to learn about computers and meet new people, and I’d like to make some new friends. I’d also like to get a new computer so I can chat with my grandchildren on the internet every day – they live in Dubai and I don’t see them very often.

Question:

6. __________ needs to learn a foreign language.

Listen to Jamie describing life in Paris. Choose the correct word / phrase.

Listen to five people talking about how they use computers. Match the sentence halves.