I have seen living statues like that performing in the streets a few times before. I’m not sure what life would be like, but it must be hard for them to stay still for so long. I suppose they have to spend time practising to be still and they must take a lot of time to prepare their costumes, too.
1 C (unlike him, I’m not blessed with a heart rate of 24 beats per minute… nor do I have Ed’s ability to go for half an hour without blinking.)
2 D (I have three days … make a costume, train myself to be motionless and work on some audience-pleasing actions… fit in some drama training)
3 A (At the weekend… all five of the council-approved pitches will be occupied… pitch wars)
4 В (I feel strangely relaxed, yet focused, and I’m keen to be seen)
5 A (the reaction from the public is electrifying)
2 D (I have three days … make a costume, train myself to be motionless and work on some audience-pleasing actions… fit in some drama training)
3 A (At the weekend… all five of the council-approved pitches will be occupied… pitch wars)
4 В (I feel strangely relaxed, yet focused, and I’m keen to be seen)
5 A (the reaction from the public is electrifying)
hear: people, traffic
see: people, piece of pavement
I could hear the people passing by and, in the distance, the traffic in the city centre. There was a cool breeze on my face. I fixed my eyes on a piece of pavement and tried not to blink. People were walking past; some stopped and stared, some gave money and some just ignored me. At one point, I had an itch on my arm, but I couldn’t scratch it without moving. After ten long minutes, the itch went, but now my muscles were aching from the effort of not moving. Fifteen minutes later, I moved.
see: people, piece of pavement
I could hear the people passing by and, in the distance, the traffic in the city centre. There was a cool breeze on my face. I fixed my eyes on a piece of pavement and tried not to blink. People were walking past; some stopped and stared, some gave money and some just ignored me. At one point, I had an itch on my arm, but I couldn’t scratch it without moving. After ten long minutes, the itch went, but now my muscles were aching from the effort of not moving. Fifteen minutes later, I moved.
Key words: letter, from, Alicia, What, traditional festivals, in your country, tell me, a festival you’ve been to, you prefer, music festival, food festival, answer 3 questions, 100-120 words, remember, rules, letter writing
Dear Alicia,
Thanks for your letter. You’re very lucky to be going to the Edinburgh Festival this year.
We have lots of traditional festivals and celebrations in my country. We have International Women’s Day, Maslenitsa for spring, Yablochniy Spas for apples and many more. One festival that I attended last years was White Nights in St Petersburg. It’s a day when the sun shines for 24 hours and it was really amazing. I’d much prefer a music festival to a food festival as I’m crazy about rock music. Maybe you can come to Russia and we can go to a music festival together.
Write back soon,
Anna
Dear Alicia,
Thanks for your letter. You’re very lucky to be going to the Edinburgh Festival this year.
We have lots of traditional festivals and celebrations in my country. We have International Women’s Day, Maslenitsa for spring, Yablochniy Spas for apples and many more. One festival that I attended last years was White Nights in St Petersburg. It’s a day when the sun shines for 24 hours and it was really amazing. I’d much prefer a music festival to a food festival as I’m crazy about rock music. Maybe you can come to Russia and we can go to a music festival together.
Write back soon,
Anna
a)
Key words: you, exchange student, ask, member of the family, recommend a book, want, improve English, ask, recommend a book, explain why, answer, what type of book, ask, where, find, book, ask, arrange a visit to a theatre
Types of books: crime, thriller, romance, fantasy, science fiction, biography, historical fiction, etc.
Places to get books: bookcase, bookshop, library, Internet, etc.
b)
Exchange student: Hi, John. Could you recommend a book for me? I want to read something while I’m here that will improve my English. Have you got any ideas?
Family member: Well that depends on what you want to read. What do you like: fantasy, science fiction, romance?
Exchange student: At home I read a lot of fantasy novels. I read The Lord of the Rings but it was in Russian.
Family member: I think The Lord of the Rings might be a little difficult. How aboutThe Lightning Thief? It’s the first in a series about a boy who discovers he’s related to the Greek gods. They made a film out it I think.
Exchange student: That sound’s good. Where can I find it?
Family member: We haven’t got a copy here, but there might be one at the local library. No, I’m going into town later so I’ll buy it for you.
Exchange student: That’s very kind of you. There’s one more thing. I’d really love to see a play here in England. Do you think we could go to the theatre?
Family member: I don’t see why not. I’ll check the Internet after I get back from town
Exchange student: Thanks.
Key words: you, exchange student, ask, member of the family, recommend a book, want, improve English, ask, recommend a book, explain why, answer, what type of book, ask, where, find, book, ask, arrange a visit to a theatre
Types of books: crime, thriller, romance, fantasy, science fiction, biography, historical fiction, etc.
Places to get books: bookcase, bookshop, library, Internet, etc.
b)
Exchange student: Hi, John. Could you recommend a book for me? I want to read something while I’m here that will improve my English. Have you got any ideas?
Family member: Well that depends on what you want to read. What do you like: fantasy, science fiction, romance?
Exchange student: At home I read a lot of fantasy novels. I read The Lord of the Rings but it was in Russian.
Family member: I think The Lord of the Rings might be a little difficult. How aboutThe Lightning Thief? It’s the first in a series about a boy who discovers he’s related to the Greek gods. They made a film out it I think.
Exchange student: That sound’s good. Where can I find it?
Family member: We haven’t got a copy here, but there might be one at the local library. No, I’m going into town later so I’ll buy it for you.
Exchange student: That’s very kind of you. There’s one more thing. I’d really love to see a play here in England. Do you think we could go to the theatre?
Family member: I don’t see why not. I’ll check the Internet after I get back from town
Exchange student: Thanks.
1 had never visited
2 was wandering
3 best
4 reached
5 couldn’t/could not
6 her
7 told/was telling
8 had been exhibited/was exhibited
9 herself
2 was wandering
3 best
4 reached
5 couldn’t/could not
6 her
7 told/was telling
8 had been exhibited/was exhibited
9 herself
1 B 2 D 3 C 4 A
1 sight
2 unhappy
3 kindness
4 popularity
5 daily
6 finally
2 unhappy
3 kindness
4 popularity
5 daily
6 finally
a)
Key words: English friend, DVD night, recommend, good film, write, email, name, type of film, stars, plot, what you thought, 120-180 words
I have to write an email reviewing a film. I’m writing to my English friend. I will use informal style and present tenses for the description of the film (plot, stars, acting, special effects, etc.).
b)
Hi Barry,
Thanks for your email. You must be really happy now that you’ve finished your exams. I know just the film for your DVD night. It’s ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’, a fantastic action film starring Tom Cruise.
Tom plays Ethan Hunt a super-spy whose team is accused of planting a bomb. The team goes undercover to try to prove it wasn’t them and find the real villain who wants to start a nuclear war.
The acting is superb especially Simon Pegg as the technical wizard who comes up with all the amazing gadgets. What really impressed me though were the stunning action sequences. At one point, Tom Cruise has to climb the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, without safety ropes. I was on the edge of my seat all the time!
So if you want an exciting evening, then this is the film for you. I can’t recommend it highly enough. I hope your DVD evening goes well. I’ll write to you next week to see if your friends enjoyed my recommendation.
Best Wishes,
Alex
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Key words: English friend, DVD night, recommend, good film, write, email, name, type of film, stars, plot, what you thought, 120-180 words
I have to write an email reviewing a film. I’m writing to my English friend. I will use informal style and present tenses for the description of the film (plot, stars, acting, special effects, etc.).
b)
Hi Barry,
Thanks for your email. You must be really happy now that you’ve finished your exams. I know just the film for your DVD night. It’s ‘Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol’, a fantastic action film starring Tom Cruise.
Tom plays Ethan Hunt a super-spy whose team is accused of planting a bomb. The team goes undercover to try to prove it wasn’t them and find the real villain who wants to start a nuclear war.
The acting is superb especially Simon Pegg as the technical wizard who comes up with all the amazing gadgets. What really impressed me though were the stunning action sequences. At one point, Tom Cruise has to climb the tallest building in the world, the Burj Khalifa, without safety ropes. I was on the edge of my seat all the time!
So if you want an exciting evening, then this is the film for you. I can’t recommend it highly enough. I hope your DVD evening goes well. I’ll write to you next week to see if your friends enjoyed my recommendation.
Best Wishes,
Alex