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Listen to the University professor describe her life and work in the US. Which job does she prefer? Listen and repeat three times. Then make your own sentences, practice.

1. LISTEN TO UNDERSTAND (first time without transcript)
2. PLAY - PAUSE - REPEAT - practice your pronunciation.
3. New Vocabulary

Vocabulary exercises

Mark is arranging business meeting .

Mark :  I' m sorry I was out when you called (1) ... yesterday afternoon, Alice. Look, I'm free (2) ... the fifteenth of March.
Can we meet then?
Alice :  I'm pretty busy (3) ... next week, I'm afraid. I can't see you (4) ... Friday.
Mark :  I'd like to have a meeting (5) ... this month if possible. I'll be very busy (6) … April.
Alice :  I'm going away (7) ... Easter, so how about the week after? Shall we meet (8) ... the twenty-seventh? That's a Wednesday.
Mark : I've got an appointment (9) ... the morning but nothing (10) ... the afternoon. Let's meet (11) ... Wednesday afternoon
(12) ... half past two.

Open the brackets and use the proper tense, either the Future or the Present Simple.

Read the sentences and choose the correct words. Remember: good – better, bad – worse.
(Прочитай предложения и выбери правильные слова. Помни: хороший — лучше, плохой — хуже.)

In this worksheet you will complete the final quiz. Read the instructions carefully, don't forget to click "Finish" when you complete the quiz.

Сколько времени

1. LISTENING FOR DETAILS (2 TIMES)
2. PARAPHRASE A FEW SENTENCES (USING THE SYNONYMS) - freestyle exercise, nothing to fill in.

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Do the control work.Time: 60 minutes.

Write the time

Read the text about Ben.

My Name is Ben. I am from Germany, but my heart is in England. Every year, I travel to a small hill in England for a very special race – the Cheese-Rolling. It is crazy and dangerous, but I love it!

My life is different because of this cheese. I don’t have a normal hobby. My hobby is cheese chasing! I don’t play football or watch TV in my free time. I train for the race. I run up and down hills every weekend. I eat healthy food. I don’t eat fast food or drink soda. I need to be strong and fast.

My friends don’t understand me. They ask: “Ben, why do you do this? Do you like cheese?” But it’s not about the cheese. It’s about the dream! Do I win? Not every year. But I always try!
 

A. Find the words in the text. 

1. A competition where people run to win: _ _ _ _
2. Not safe: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
3. The food you eat to be healthy: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
4. Something you really want: _ _ _ _ _
5. To get first place in a competition: _ _ _

B. Grammar Focus: Negative Form (He/She/It)
Rule: For he, she, it in the negative, we use:
He/She/It + does not (doesn't) + verb

Make these sentences negative. Use the text to help you.
Example: Ben is from France. -> Ben isn’t from France.

1. Ben has a normal hobby.
   → Ben ______ a normal hobby.
2. He plays football in his free time.
   → He ______ football in his free time.
3. He eats fast food.
   → He ______ fast food.
4. He drinks soda.
   → He ______ soda.
5. His friends understand him.
   → His friends ______ him.

C. Grammar Focus: Questions (He/She/It)
Rule: For he, she, it in questions, we use:
Does + he/she/it + verb?

Write questions for these answers. Use the words in brackets ( ).
Example: (where / from) -> Where is he from? - He is from Germany.

1. (what / do) → ___________________________?
   • He travels to England for a cheese race.
2. (why / train) → ___________________________?
   • Because he needs to be strong and fast.
3. (what / eat) → ___________________________?
   • He eats healthy food.
4. (his friends / understand) → ___________________________?
   • No, they don't understand him.
5. (he / win every year) → ___________________________?
   • No, he doesn't win every year.

D. Your Turn! (Твоя очередь!)
Answer the questions about Ben in full sentences.

1. Does Ben have a normal hobby?
   → No, ______.
2. Where does Ben travel every year?
   → He ______.
3. What is his dream?
   → His dream is ______.

Task 1. Read the following descriptions of people and fill in the gaps with the correct phrase from the target vocabulary.

1. 1. Mia is very ambitious, but sometimes she comes across as __________ because she constantly talks about her achievements. However, deep down, she’s quite __________— if you have a problem, she’s always willing to listen.
2. 2. Jake is quite introverted and usually __________. He’s not unfriendly, just a bit of a __________ who enjoys his own company.
3. 3. Lena had a very __________, so she finds it hard to relate to people who’ve faced hardships. Still, she’s learning to __________ and not take life so seriously.
4. 4. Ryan is incredibly __________—no matter what happens, he just __________ and stays calm. His positive attitude really __________ those around him.
5. 5. Sophie is very __________ about her work, but she also has __________ and never changes her mind once it’s made up. She __________, even when others pressure her to compromise.
6.  

Task 2. Answer the following questions using at least two target vocabulary words in each response.

1. 1. Think of someone you admire. What personality traits do they have that you find inspiring?
   (Example: My friend is incredibly resilient—she takes everything in her stride and never gets dragged down by setbacks.)
2. 2. Describe a time when you or someone you know had to stand firm on a decision. How did they handle it?
   (Example: My colleague sticks to her guns even when others disagree, but she’s not prickly about it—she stays approachable.)
3. 3. Do you think people’s upbringing affects their personality long-term? Why or why not?
   (Example: Someone with a sheltered upbringing might be prone to shock when facing real-world challenges, but sheer resilience can help them adapt.)

Diabetes, a Global Epidemic – What Can Be Done?

In 2010, over 255 million people in the world were suffering from type 2 diabetes and it is predicted that this number will double by the year 2030. However, type 2 diabetes is not a disease or an illness, but a condition that can develop because of one's lifestyle choices. There are long-term problems of diabetes, but there are ways it can be prevented. Ultimately, it's the choices we make every day that can stop this serious condition.

Most people know that type 2 diabetes occurs when there is too much sugar in the blood, and many people recognize that this can be dangerous. However, some of the long-term problems of type 2 diabetes are not so well known. High blood sugar levels over a long period of time can affect the eyes. This can lead to a number of symptoms. For example, people might experience blurred vision, when they cannot see clearly. They may see spots or lines or, worst of all, they can lose their sight. At the other end of the body, people's feet can also suffer. High blood sugar can lead to the blood moving more slowly. This may result in a number of problems, such as pain or even loss of feeling – this is particularly dangerous and could lead to a foot being removed. However, because type 2 diabetes is caused by lifestyle choices, it is possible to prevent it.

Type 2 diabetes does not happen suddenly; it is the result of not eating a balanced diet over many years. By making changes, people can have healthier lives. First, people should stop smoking because it can affect blood sugar levels. Second, if someone is overweight, they should manage their eating to reduce weight. Scientists have shown there are clear links between obesity and type 2 diabetes. For instance, people who weigh more tend to have higher blood sugar levels. Third, people need to be active and exercise more. Exercising regularly helps control blood sugar levels, maintains a healthy heart, and helps people lose weight or stay at a healthy weight. An additional benefit is that exercising helps reduce stress, and as stress often leads to eating, exercise can have a great impact. Type 2 diabetes is not a problem which has no solution. However, the solution is not in a pill which the doctor can give.

To summarize, type 2 diabetes is one of the most serious health problems affecting the world today. The number of people with this condition in the future depends totally on the decisions we make about our own lifestyles. If we want to be healthy, then we need healthy lifestyles.

1. Last summer, we went on a road trip, and it was (hot) _________ than we expected. We (enjoy) _________ every moment of it.

2. The movie we watched last night was (interesting) _________ I (see) _________ in a long time.

3. Emma (have) _________ the (expensive) _________ vacation of all her friends. She (save) _________ for it for a year.

4. John (be) _________ the (good) _________ student in his class. He always (get) _________ the highest grades.

5. I (meet) _________ a (friendly) _________ person than Alice. We (become) _________ friends immediately.

6. The weather in December is usually (cold) _________ than in October, but this year it (be) _________ surprisingly warm.

7. My grandparents (tell) _________ us stories about their (adventurous) _________ travels when they (be) _________ young.

8. It was (dark) _________ when we (arrive) _________ at the party, but it soon (get) _________ (bright) _________.

9. That was (bad) _________ performance I've ever (see) _________. The actors (struggle) _________ with their lines.

10. Sally (eat) _________ the (delicious) _________ cake at the bakery yesterday. She (say) _________ it was better than anything she (taste) _________ before.

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