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Read the dialogue Task. Listen to the talk twice.Term 4. Transcript for listening taskWhen the workers and the removal van leave, Maria talks to Andreas. Maria: How could they forget the crockery? Now we don't have anything to eat with!Andreas: Calm down, honey. Why don't we ask our neighbours to lend us some plates, knives, forks, spoons and cups?Maria: Good thinking! It will give us an opportunity to introduce ourselves!Andreas: You know what; let's have a house-warming party this Saturday! We can invite all our neighbours.Maria: That's a great idea!They walk to the neighbour's house and ring the bell. A woman opens the door.Maria: Hi! We're the Fernandez family. We're from next-door! My name is Maria.Betty: Oh hi! Nice to meet you! I'm Betty.Andreas: Nice to meet you too, Betty. I'm Andreas.Maria: Betty, do you have some spare crockery?Betty: Sure, I do. Do you need some?Maria: Yes, please! The removal company forgot ours!Betty: Sure, no problem! Just a second.She goes inside and comes back with a box full of crockery.Maria: That's so nice, thank you! Betty, would you like to come to our house-warming party this Saturday?Betty: Sure, what time?Maria: Around three in the afternoon.Betty: Can I bring something? A salad may be?Maria: Yes, please! That's so nice, thank you!Mark sentences as True or False.Andreas and Maria go to their neighbor’s house because they want to invite her to the party. [1]True False Andreas and Maria tell their neighbour that they are the Sanchez family. [1]True False Betty shares some spare crockery with Andreas and Maria. [1]True False Fill in the gaps.Write no more than ONE WORD OR A NUMBER for each answer.The party is at the Fernandez’s new . [1]The party is on Saturday and it starts at o’clock. [1]Total [5]ReadingTask. Read the dialogue about transportation.Means of transportation dialogueBob: Hello, I’m sorry, but I am late. Can you help me?Mark: Sure, no problem! How may I help you?Bob: When is the next train to Ansonia?Mark: I am not sure, but I think the next one leaves tomorrow at 8 pm.Bob: What?! I can’t wait that long! What time is the next bus?Mark: It should go by in about two hours. It leaves the bus station at about 5.30 pm.Bob: Well, I don’t know. Isn’t there any other option?Mark: You could take a taxi…Bob: What’s faster, the bus or the taxi?Mark: The taxi, of course! All you have to do is to call and ask for a taxi and it will come right away.Bob: You are right, but which is the cheapest one?Mark: The cheapest means of transportation is the subway.Bob: When have you ever seen a subway here in Connecticut?Mark: You’re right. But anyway why don’t you just go walking? It’s only like 25 minutes away from here.Bob: You’re absolutely right. Thanks for your help. Choose the right option.Bob wants to go to … [1]ConnecticutAnsonia Bus stationHome The train leaves … [1]At 5.30 pmIn 25 minutesAt 8 pmRight away The fastest means of transportation is … [1]TrainBusTaxi Subway Answer the questions. Write NO MORE THAN THREE WORDS OR A NUMBER for each answer. In Mark’s opinion which means of transportation is the cheapest? [1] How long will it take for Bob to walk? [1] Total [5]WritingTask. Choose ONE of the topics below. Express your opinion on topic. Connect your ideas into a paragraph.Use present simple forms.Use correct form of modal verbs.Use appropriate punctuation.Topic 1. Our neighbourhoodWrite about the places you like in your neighbourhood. Write what you can do there and explain why you like these places. Why your friends should visit these places one day.Topic 2. TransportWrite what people can change to make transport system better in place where you live. Explain why. Write why people need these changes.Total [5]Total marks_ /15
I believe it is true that computers save us a lot of space and time. If you have a good modern computer with the Internet connection, it can replace a huge library with millions of books. This means that computers give us access to the wealth of information that is available on the Internet. They also allow us to analyze massive amounts of data very quickly, saving both our time and money.
Computers can be a great learning tool. For example, I regularly watch educational videos on the YouTube.
On the other hand, I understand those people who worry that we rely on computers too much and this habit can lead to problems with social interaction. That is why it is important to find middle ground between two extremes.