Reading Task 1. Read about 'Ideal Place to Live' and do the task below. (Прочитайте TEKCT H write statements for these sentences after the text. You do not need to write down sentences, only the letter T / F) When it comes to thinking of the ideal place to live two things come to mind. The big bustling city or a small quiet town. My choice would be the small town for several reasons. One it's quiet. There are not a lot of people which can help cut down on crime and violence. Third there are a lot of different sights and sounds that you don’t get to see nor hear in a big city. Sights and sounds of small town are like those of a fairy tale if you've lived in a big city your whole life. The Quietness you get in a small town compared to a big city is like none other. Population in the big city can be overwhelming to some individuals. That's why I would choose the small town. The town in is small enough that you can get to know your neighbors. That can help you notice if something is not right or out of the norms. 1. The author prefers the big bustling city. 2. The small town is quiet. 3. The small town has a lot of people which can help cut down on crime. 4. There are a lot of different sights and sounds in the city. 5. Population in the big city isn't more than the town. 6. The town in is big enough.

Изменение законов

Правительство планирует ввести новый закон, который будет означать, что такие компании, как Starbucks, не будут предлагать бесплатные пластиковые соломинки с напитками. На мой взгляд, это будет иметь некоторые негативные последствия. Во-первых, я считаю, что некоторым людям с ограниченными возможностями нужна соломинка, чтобы пить. Так что, если этот закон будет введен, не сомневаюсь, что многие из них не смогут пить в кафе и ресторанах. Я также думаю, что это дискриминирует маленьких детей, которым пить через соломинку намного проще и веселее, чем пить из чашки или стакана.

1. We wrote a letter to the president.

   A letter to the president was written by us.

2. Mother made a birthday cake for her son.

   A birthday cake was made by Mother for her son.

3. The teacher read us a story.

 A story was read to us by the teacher.

4. My sister usually brings me apples.

Apples are usually brought to me by my sister.

5. They found her a good job.

   A good job was found (by them) for her.

6. Somebody calls me every evening.

   I am called every evening.

7. My friend sent a telegramme to my parents.

  A telegramme to my parents was sent by my friend.

8. The girl sold them some flowers.

   Some flowers were sold to them by the girl.

9. I told the truth to her.

   She was told the truth by me.