IX. Read the passage and fill in the blanks:
Summer is coming, here are some tips to keep your children safe. First, don’t let them (0) play alone near water like a lake or a swimming pool. The children like swimming for a long time without their parents being there so, they may (1)___________ into the water. Second, never let them (2) ________ trees. Some boys like being on the tall trees to pick up fruits or even sitting on the small beaches to play like a game. They may fall down and (3)___________ their arms or legs. Third, don’t let them play with dangerous things like (4)___________ or matches. They may cut themselves or get a (5)___________. I hope that you will pay attention to these tips to have a safe summer holiday for your children.
climb play break fall
drown knives matches burn
7) Read the passage and do the tasks below
I am Anne. I’m British and I’m going to describe you my living room.
My living room is very spacious and bright. I keep it clean and tidy because it is my favourite room in the house. Its walls are blue and the floor is salmon. On the floor, in the centre, there is a big blue carpet. On it I have my two sofas, the coffee table and a stool. There is also a small round table where I sometimes put the book I am reading. I enjoy reading so there is a bookshelf with many books in it. On the bookshelf there is a vase with a small plant and an old clock. On one corner of the living room there is a big plant in a vase.
The living room is very warm in winter because it has got a fireplace. Above it there are some pictures. Next to the fireplace there is a round table with a table lamp on it.
There are four windows and two of them have got lovely violet curtains I made myself.
I like to read and have a rest in my living room. It’s warm and cosy.
B. Say if the following statements are True, False or Impossible to Know.
1. Anne has got three children. ……………………………..
2. Her favourite part of the house is the kitchen. …………
3. There are two sofas in the living room. …………………
4. There is a big yellow carpet on the floor. ……………….
5. Anne appreciates art. ……………………………………..
6. The living room is cold in winter. ………………………...
7. The curtains are blue. …………………………………...
8. There are some pictures on the wall. …………………...
C. Answer the questions about the text.
1. What colour are the walls of Anne’s living room?
………………………………………………………………..
2. Where is the carpet?
………………………………………………………………..
3. How many sofas are there in the living room?
………………………………………………………………..
4. Where are the books?
………………………………………………………………..
5. What does Anne like to do in the living room?
……………………………………………………………….
they use ____ to keep their meat fresh for a long time , so they are never hungry
3) Give the correct form of the words in brackets 1. Housework has_____________________ been regarded as women’s work. (TRADITION) 2. We will live happier _________________ and life if we keep our environment clean. (HEALTH) 3. Her school has much modern __________________________(EQUIP) 4. _________________ is now a serious problem in many countries. (FOREST) 5. Patricia's very _____________ . She writes short stories, paints and makes mosaics. (CREATE)
Choose the correct word and write them on the lines.
1. To make somebody suffer because they have done something wrong ......
2. The place where crimes are judged ......
3. To taken somebody to a police station and keep them there .....
4. A person who sees something happen and can describe it to other people .....
5. A person who is trained and qualified to advise people about the law .....
6. Having done something illegal .....
Their sanwiches are _ _ a plastic box. Tom is _ _ _ _ _ _ _ a comic and John is listening to _ _ _ _ _ .
The duck and the chick see the picnic and take the boys f _ _ _ . They _ _ _ very quick.
Task 10: Read and do the tasks followed.
1. Read and complete the text with available words.
different, department, quiet, stores, lots of, restaurant, children, shows, late, area
I live in the city. The place I live is (1) ___________, but it depends on the time of the day, and there is a small (2) ___________ in the area, and people tend to go there. So sometimes you hear when people are coming out when it’s really (3) ___________, but it’s not noisy all the time. It’s OK. There are (4) ____________ families, so there are lots of (5) _____________ there. It’s a very nice community. Other normal cities are like a mess, but my city is (6) ______________. It’s very clean, people there maintain it, and they keep it very nice. And there are lots of (7) ____________, such as bookstores, dress shops, (8) ____________ stores, and a small family theater where kids can go watch (9) ____________ with their family. It’s a very nice (10) _____________.
2. Read and decide if each statement is True or False.
1. ______ There is a large restaurant in the area.
2. ______ The area is always quiet.
3. ______ There are lots of kids because there are many families.
4. _____ This area is similar to normal cities.
5. _____ There are many stores in this area.
Obviously, the earliest teachers we have in our lives in most cases are our parents, and they are generally the most involved in the development and education of their children. Yet neither are all parents good teachers nor are those good parents the best teachers. First of all, not all parents are good teachers. As normal individuals, some parents more or less have bad habits. Even though parents almost instinctively devote themselves to cultivating their offspring, the outcome might turn out to be disappointment, for all children tend to unconsciously or subconsciously copy every thing from their parents. Another deficiency of parents as teachers is the fact that most parents are lack of common senses of education. All too often we observe some parents tend to pursue their cherished but failed dream by forcing their children to develop in a prearranged direction. Ironically, if their children did not follow the instructions, the children would be regarded as disobedient or allegedly rebellious.
36. They plan to make this beach a clean and beautiful place again.
- They are ……………………………………………………………………………………
37. Mr Jam is a dangerous driver.
- Mr James……………………………………………………………………………………