Решите

Давайте разберём каждое из заданий и решим их последовательно.

Task 1: Fill in

1. drew - The colourful poster drew my attention.
2. ties - The shoelace is wearing out... the shoes and obtaining new one.
3. raise - We need to raise awareness about the deforestation of the rainforest.
4. gave - He couldn't pay his rent, so his landlord gave him notice that he had to leave his flat.
5. filled - It seemed nobody could see him, he was filled in.
6. emits - Power stations that burn wood and other greenhouse gases...
7. matter - Visitors don't matter to a space tourist...
8. to - This is a good hotel to stay overnight.
9. spotted - A fisherman spotted the shark...
10. sound - Several ... sound that they saw strange lights in the sky.

Task 2: Choose the correct word

1. good - What does your wife do? / She runs a good cafe.
2. first - He showed me his publicity / first draft.
3. critical - The government is critical / accused of neglecting the environment.
4. Mike - It was Mike, who / whose brother is my colleague.
5. plenty - We don't have enough plenty / enough of he'll be sacked.

Task 3: Rewrite the sentences

1. Dolphins are said to be very intelligent animals.
2. He prefers watching a film on TV rather than going to the cinema.
3. I wish I hadn't lost my raincoat.
4. I don't feel like jogging in this weather.
5. If I owned a horse, I would go riding every day.
6. The children had never seen a comet before.

Task 4: Fill in the gaps

1. fascinated - He was fascinated by / with the performance.
2. hadn't taken - I wish I hadn't taken that job now.
3. admire - Who do you most admire in your family?
4. inspired - Henry was inspired by an article he read in a newspaper.
5. improved - Ever since she went on a diet, her health has improved.

Task 5: Write an opinion essay

Here, the task is to write a 110–140 word essay about your opinion. Start by introducing the topic, present your opinions with supporting arguments, and conclude with a summary of your thoughts.

Example outline:

• Introduction: Introduce the topic and state your opinion.
• Main Body: Expand on your opinion with reasons and examples.
• Conclusion: Summarize your main points and restate your opinion.

If you have any more questions or need further explanations, feel free to ask!