II.

LANGUAGE FOCUS

Task 1. Fill each blank with the correct form of the verb in
brackets.

1. Keep silent kids! Dad ___is listening________ (listen) to some news on

the radio.

2. We ___are going to meet__ (meet) our relatives from the USA tonight.
I’m so excited.

3. Alice: Look! Mom is carrying a heavy box! Tom : Oh! I ___am

helping____ (help) her with it.

4. Some new solutions to the environmental problems __

proposed_______ (propose) during last Monday’s meeting.

5. They had better ___choose________ (choose) more exciting music for

the party.

Task 2. Choose the best option to complete each sentence. Circle

A, B, C, or D.

1. People usually consider men the ___________ to support family with

finance.

A. character B. manner C. breadwinner D. supporter

2. The benefit from sharing the housework is increasing family

___________.

A. routine B. bonds C. value D. chores

3. In order to decrease global warming, humans should reduce the

___________.

A. human resources B. natural disasters

C. natural resources D. carbon footprint

4. Children should be taught to raise the ___________ of using paper

bags instead of plastic bags.
A. energy B. awareness C. waste D. recycling

5. Tom has a talent for playing the ___________ and other musical
instruments.

A. performance B. trumpet C. stage D. band

III. READING

Task 1. Read the text and write T for True or F for False

Even on a long trip, you don't need a lot of heavy suitcases. You only
need two bags-a carry-on bag and a check-in bag. Here is some advice
for packing them.

Carry-on bag

• Your carry-on bag should be small and light.

• The most important things for your trip (passport, boarding pass,
airline tickets, money, credit cards, cell phone, keys, etc.) should go in
your carry-on bag.

• You should pack valuable things, such as a laptop or jewelry, in your

carry-on bag.

You should bring a change of clothes in case your luggage is delayed.

• You should also take any medicine you need in your carry-on bag.

• Bring snacks to eat on the plane. Cookies, nuts. and dried fruit are
good. Don't bring chocolate-it's very messy. For long trips, bring a
sandwich.

And don't bring water--you can't take it through security. You should
buy some at the airport before you board the plane.

• Remember to bring a good book or your tablet.

Check-in bag

• Your check-in bag should be strong.

• Your clothes, shoes, and other everyday things should go in your
check-in bag.

• Make a list to help you remember everything.

• Pack your bag early-don't pack on the same day as your trip!

• Think about the weather. Do you need a coat and gloves, or T-shirts
and shorts? Choose the right clothes! You should pack your clothes
inside plastic bags.

• Put your name and your hotel's address and telephone number on
your bag. You should put this information inside the bag, too.

1. You need three bags to go on a trip. f

2. Your carry-on bag should be big and strong. f

3. Your carry-on bag is for things you need on the airplane. T

4. Your check-in bag is for clothes and things you use on

your vacation. F

5. You should put your home address on your check-in bag. T

6. You should pack your laptop in your check-in bag. F

Task 2. Complete the description of Brian Skerry with the words in

the box.

and -1 But-4 Dangerous-3 Interesting-2

The man in the photo is Brian Skerry. He is from the United States. He
is a photographer (1) a National Geographic Explorer. He takes
pictures of sperm whales. His job is (2) but (3). That's why he loves it.
He works with scientists, (4) he isn't a scientist. He takes photos to help
scientists research and learn about sperm whales.

IV. WRITING

Task 1. Unscramble the words to make sentences.

1. boring / Jean / person / is / a - jean is a boring person

2. a / is / country / rich / Singapore - singapore is a rich country

3. baby / happy / my / a / is / daughter - my daughter is a happy baby

4. books / he / interesting / reads - he reads interesting books

5. a / dangerous / the / place / is / city - the city is a dangerous place

Task 2. Complete the sentences with your own ideas.

1. There are many beautiful things to see, ………………………………………..

2. The street food in Rio de Janeiro is delicious,

………………………………………..

3. The bus is crowded in the morning ………………………………………..

4. The flight is six hours long, ………………………………………..

5. The tickets are expensive ………………………………………..

6. You should check the website ………………………………………..