SCRIPTS

UNIT 5. SPORTS
Lesson 1, ex. 1_c
1. bowling; 2. fencing; 3. artistic gymnastics; 4. biathlon; 5. wrestling;
6. athletics; 7. cycling; 8. rhythmic gymnastics; 9. football / soccer; 10. figure
skating; 11. kart racing; 12. weightlifting.

Lesson 1, ex. 2_a

(interview with a teenage boy)
Question: How often do you exercise?
Pete: I love outdoor activities. I go cycling every day. I ride about 5 km to and
from school. It makes me feel more energetic in the mornings.
Question: How long have you been doing it?
Pete: For 4 years. I learnt to ride a bike when I was nine.
Question: Do you play any team sport?
Pete: There are only two sports that I’m fond of playing. We often play basketball
and volleyball in my gym class. I absolutely love it. It feels good to be part of
a team. It’s a great exercise and lots of fun!
Question: What sports did you use to do when you were a child?
Pete: Hockey. I used to play ice hockey.
Question: Which do you like better: team sports or individual sports?
Pete: I like both.
Question: What sport would you like to do?
Pete: It’s been a long time since I went swimming. I used to go to the Pan Am
Sports Centre every week when we lived in Toronto. I was even on a swimming
team. I really miss it.
Question: What kind of sport are you good at?
Pete: We went bowling with my family last month, and I loved it so much. I was
actually good at it. It is a sport I could see myself doing more often, too.
Question: Are there any sports that you dislike?
Pete: I tried doing yoga for a week or so, but I didn’t really like that. It was so
boring.
Question: Do you enjoy watching sports on TV?
Pete: My dad loves watching football, my mum is fond of gymnastics and my
granddad watches both skiing and biathlon in winter. I have no time to watch
TV. Probably because I’m too busy doing sports.

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Lesson 2, ex. 2_b
David: I love table tennis! It’s easy to play, it’s safe, because it isn’t a contact
sport, but it’s very competitive. You can play table tennis at any age. I play it
either with my 8-year-old cousin or my 70-year-old grandpa and it’s always
been fun!
My second favourite sport is swimming. I like it because it’s both fun and
healthy. It helps me use the muscles I don’t use every day. I’m on the swim
team at my school. We race against other schools and I really enjoy the
competitions.
Dakota: My favourite sport is cycling! In fact, I cycle more than I walk. It’s a great
outdoor exercise and it makes me healthier. My bike saves me both time and
money.
Calvin: It’s basketball! I’m neither tall nor fast enough for this sport, but there’s
something about this game that makes me really happy. I never lose. I either
win or learn.
Chris: I have been kicking a ball since I could walk. Soccer is both a fun game
and a game of quickness and speed. You have to be creative and you have to
think on your feet. And you can hang out with your friends a lot.
Tanya: I’ve been around sports since I was little because my dad is a professional
athlete. I do yoga now. It is a good exercise, and it makes me more confident.
I also love gymnastics because it is both challenging and competitive. It
never gets boring, and there is always something to work on.
Karen: We usually go hiking at weekends. It brings me close to nature and I enjoy
some quality time with my family. When I come back home I feel both tired
and happy.
Thomas: My favourite physical activity is walking. Walking isn’t too much work
and can actually be relaxing. I walk either alone or with my friends. I go out
in any weather. Neither rain nor snow can stop me.
Brandon: I do artistic gymnastics. I love it because it’s always fun, exciting and
new. Each day in the gym is never the same and I learn something different
every day! Gymnastics teaches you to be patient, never to give up, to be brave
and confident.

Lesson 4, ex. 2_a

Phillip: Wow! Look at all these posters! Are you a sports fan?
Steve: Yeah! Kind of. I love reading about all the sports I enjoy following and I
watch sports on TV.
Phillip: So do I! Is this Harry Kane? I’m a fan of Tottenham!
Steve: So am I. You know he’s the captain of the England national team. And he
got the Golden Boot last year. He always scores.
Phillip: Yeah, just like LeBron James. I think he is the greatest basketball player
of all time.

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Steve: So do I. He was 2 times NBA champion and won 2 Olympic gold and a
bronze medal. I think I could be a professional basketball player, like LeBron
James. I am tall enough.
Phillip: Oh, I am not. I’d like to be a professional swimmer one day. I love swimming
races! I love to compete! Have you heard of Michael Phelps?
Steve: Who hasn’t! I’ve read his biography. He has won 33 World Champion
Medals and 23 Olympic gold medals, the most by any Olympian in history.
He has broken thirty-nine world records in swimming.
Phillip: He’s won everything. It’s a pity he has ended his career in professional
sports. I can’t believe it.
Steve: Neither can I. Let’s wait for the next Olympic games.

Lesson 5, ex.4_a
1. Vitaly Scherbo is a unique gymnast, who won 6 gold medals at the Olympic
Games in Barcelona in 1992. At the next Olympics, Vitaly won four bronze medals.
He left sport in 1997 after he broke his arm riding a motorcycle. He opened a
gymnastic school in Las Vegas the following year.
2. I do rhythmic gymnastics and my favourite gymnast ever is Melitina
Staniouta. Melitina is the great-granddaughter of Belarusian actress Stefaniya
Staniouta. She has a huge collection of silver and bronze medals from different
competitions. She also won 2 Gold at the World Games. I’ll miss her – one of
the most beautiful, intelligent and stylish gymnasts. “Rhythmic gymnastics is a
cocktail of sport and art,” she once said and I cannot agree more.
3. My favourite tennis player is Maxim Mirny. He is a unique tennis player,
very powerful. He is said to be one of the best players in doubles in the history
of world tennis. In 2012 he won a Gold Olympic medal playing the doubles with
Victoria Azarenka. In 2011, he built a tennis centre in Minsk. My son plays tennis
there.
4. That’s Alexander Medved. I took up wrestling when I was 6 and Alexander
Medved was my hero and a role model. Three times Olympic Champion, and 7
times world champion, he is the Winner of the special UNESCO prize for sports
nobility and the best wrestler of the 20th century.
5. I love hockey! Ruslan Salei was one of the best sportsmen in Belarus’
hockey history. He was the captain of Belarus’ national team, number 24. Salei
played 14 seasons in NHL, theNational Hockey League. Twice he became the
best player of the year in Belarus. I’ve read a book about Ruslan Salei called
“Simply the best” written by his friend. It’s a pity he died so young.
6. This is Olga Korbut, a Soviet gymnast from Belarus. She was the one
who changed gymnastics in the 70s. Her name is one of the most iconic in the
Olympic sports history. She was small, young and very talented; many of her
elements were new in gymnastics. She was unique.

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 7. My favourite athlete is Yulia Nesterenko. I was watching the Olympics,
when Julia won the 100-meter race. No one was optimistic at that time, she
had to beat three the most powerful athletes of the world. And she did it! She
became the Olympic Champion. After this victory, she was given the nickname
“The White Lightening”.

Lesson 10, ex. 3_a

(Elly Brown, 16)
I did it! I ran the London Marathon! My marathon dream, one that started this
time last year, has finally come true.You see, I live in Greenwich, a trendy part of
London, and only moments away from the start line. After seeing thousands of
individuals, of all ages and sizes run past my front door, I knew I wanted a piece
of the marathon for myself too. I wanted to do something that I could tell my
grandchildren about one day that I ran the London Marathon!
In July 2018 we moved to Greenwich. In order to find new friends I joined a
running club – Greenwich Runners – a lovely group led by a fitness instructor.
Within seven weeks at the club, I could already run my first 5km and there was
nothing to stop me!
On the day, I left my house just 15 minutes before start time. I was so nervous,
but before I knew it, it was time to go! The four-hour race through traffic-free
London roads started. It was amazing – so many runners, so many supporters!
I loved every moment of it! I was so proud to run for The Woodlands Trust! We
raised money to see the UK rich in native woods and trees, for people and wildlife.
I’m thankful also to the many people who have supported my marathon dream,
my family and my friends who have always been there for me. If I could, I would
do it again!

Lesson 12, Listening

Interviewer: Do you do anything special to keep fit?
Liz: Mm… sports. I love doing sports and trying new sports and activities.
Interviewer: And what kind of sports do you do?
Liz: In the summer, like now, I jog at eight in the morning.
Interviewer: How far do you go jogging?
Liz: I usually jog to Welton Park, which is not far from my house.
Interviewer: How often do you go jogging?
Liz: Two or three days a week. Every day in the summer, I either go jogging or
cycling to Welton Park.
Interviewer: Do you like team sports?
Liz: Sometimes I play volleyball at our school playground. I think I prefer individual
sports, I’m neither very sociable nor competitive. I used to do gymnastics but

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 not any more. I decided to give it up after my trip to India, now I prefer yoga
and stretching. I also do karate and I love roller-skating!
Interviewer: You’re really sporty!
Liz: Not quite, you know. I’d like to take up fencing and try kart racing, too, but I’m
afraid I’ll have to give up school to do it.
Interviewer: What kind of sport is not for you?
Liz: Weightlifting. I know some girls do it, but I don’t want to build more muscles.
Interviewer: Do you eat healthy food?
Liz: I neither diet nor eat fast food. I enjoy my food. I think it’s mostly the exercise
that keeps me fit and healthy.

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 UNIT 6
Lesson 2, ex. 3_a
Peter: I moved with my family from London to the countryside two years ago. My
parents couldn’t stand their tiring office jobs and the heavy traffic in the city.
So, when they saw a nice little old-fashioned cottage in Surrey [] for sale,
they decided to buy it.
We love living in the countryside. It is so peaceful and quiet, and we’ve got a
fantastic view of the river. The area is really picturesque. My brother and I enjoy
walking in the fields, bird watching and stargazing at night. We also enjoy going
on long bike rides around the unspoiled countryside. The neighbours are really
friendly and helpful here. Everybody knows each other and it feels as if you live
in a big family. The only bad thing is that I feel a little bored at weekends.
Unfortunately, it can be a bit difficult to get to London if you travel by public
transport: after all, you have to change two trains and it takes 30 minutes to
get to the station on foot. But by car, it’s only 35 miles from central London.
Mary: I live in New York. It’s the city that never sleeps as most people say! It’s a
huge city with an excellent public transport system, so it’s easy to get around.
There are a lot of shops, clubs, cinemas, restaurants and lots more, so you
never get bored. Everything is close at hand. I live in a skyscraper on the 20th
floor, so I can get a perfect view of the city with its multi-storey buildings.
Still, I don’t really like living here. I can’t stand the crowded noisy streets of
a big city. Everyone’s in a hurry, so sometimes people seem unfriendly and
cold. There are green areas like Central Park, but with such heavy traffic the
air is really polluted. Unfortunately, even the centre of the city is packed with
cars and you wouldn’t see many pedestrian areas there.
I don’t think I would like to live in a quiet little village where you feel isolated,
but I would prefer to live somewhere in the suburbs of the city not far from
the centre.
John: I live in Philadelphia. To be exact, in the suburbs of the city. The area where
I live is ideal. It’s not far from the centre and it’s quite lively, but there is still a
feeling of space. All the houses here are surrounded by trees and have well-
kept gardens. The residents really take good care of our neighbourhood. It’s
also a great place to live because there are good local shops, and a good
public transport system that gets me into the centre in 30 minutes. The
neighbourhood is very quiet, clean and safe. There is a huge park with a
small pond where I walk my dog and hang out with my friends. There are also
lots of cycle lanes, so we can even go to school by bike.
The only disadvantage is that more and more people are moving out of the
city, so the area is becoming more built-up than before.

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Lesson 3, ex. 3_a
Mrs Johnson: Hello! How are you?
Mrs Green: Hello! We haven’t seen you here. Have you just moved in?
Mrs J: Actually, not yet. But we’re thinking of moving house sometime soon. Can
I ask you some questions about this neighbourhood?
Mrs G: Sure. We’ve lived here all our life and are not planning to change anything.
Mrs J: That’s great to hear. So you really like it here? I have a husband and two
kids. Are there any good schools and kindergartens around?
Mrs G: Yeah, my kids go to the school just round the corner. It’s a small school,
but they say the teachers are the best in the area. My elder daughter is in
Oxford now and she finished this school a year ago. And the kindergarten is
a bit farther down the road.
Mrs J: Hmmm. Sounds wonderful. I saw a park while I was driving here. Can you
find any good playgrounds there?
Mrs G: Local teenagers hang out in the park, it’s their favourite meeting place.
But there are also lots of playgrounds for younger kids there and, in general,
we have excellent sports facilities here: a big swimming pool, several gyms,
and a great cycle lane.
Mrs J: You are lucky! The air is so clean here. Right now we’re living in an industrial
area with heavy traffic, so the air is really polluted. That’s one of the reasons
why we want to move. Is there anything you don’t like about this residential
area?
Mrs G: It’s not a disadvantage for me, but my children sometimes feel bored at
the weekend. There is too little entertainment here: you know, the nearest
cinema is 10 miles away and you need a car or a bus to get there. And if you
want to go to the theatre, you have to travel all the way to the city centre, which
is about 30 miles from here. But the public transport system is excellent.
Mrs J: I haven’t seen any big supermarkets here. Have you got any nearby?
Mrs G: Unfortunately, not. They promise to build one in the near future. But
nobody knows when. The prices in local shops, which are close at hand, are
high. That’s the price you have to pay for unspoiled countryside and peace
and quiet.
Mrs J: I see. And what are the local residents like?
Mrs G: My neighbours are really friendly and helpful. We organise small local
parties every month, so we entertain ourselves. I’ve been preparing for the
next one for a week, so if you want to meet the people, come and join us.
Mrs J: Thanks for inviting me. I’ll definitely come and bring along my husband
and kids.

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Lesson 4, ex. 4_a
1.
Woman: I think we’ve got lost. Let’s ask somebody how we can get to the park.
Man: It’s a good idea. Excuse me. Do you know the way to the park from here?
We’ve been walking for an hour and we can’t find it.
Man No2: Yes. It’s not far from here. Right now we are on the corner of Hickory
Street and Oak Street. So, if you go down Apple Road and then turn right into
Apple Street, you will see the park on your left. But you have to go a bit farther
down the road to the crossroads and, there, take the first turning on the left.
You will be in Park Street. Walk past the cafe on your right and take one more
turning. You will see the entrance opposite the cafe.
Man: OK, great. Thanks.
Woman: Did he say ‘turn right’ or ‘turn left’?
Man: I’m not sure, but I think it was ‘turn right’.
Woman: OK. I hope we don’t get lost again.
2.
Woman: Excuse me. Is this the right way to the ruins of the castle?
Man: Not quite. I’m afraid it’s the wrong bus stop. The bus stop you need is
opposite the tourist information centre, not next to the railway station. Do
you see the pedestrian crossing over there? That’s what you need to get to
the other side of the street.
Woman: Oh, I see. Thank you.
Man: It’s too far to walk there, so take bus 15. It runs every 10 minutes. You have
to get off as soon as you cross the river. You can’t miss it. The bus doesn’t
go all the way to the ruins, so follow the narrow path and you’ll get there in 5
minutes.
Woman: Thank you very much.
3.
Man: Excuse me. Can you help me? It seems I’m lost.
Woman: Sure. What are you looking for?
Man: Can you tell me the way to the cathedral? I think I took the wrong turning.
Woman: It’s near here. Walk straight ahead along High Street. Don’t take the
first right, you need to turn right at the traffic lights. Keep on walking till the
roundabout with a big statue in the middle of it. The cathedral is right there:
on the corner of Birch Street and Velvet Street.
Man: Thank you.

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Lesson 6, ex. 2_b
In modern times many cities have grown bigger and bigger. The whole area
is often called a “metropolis” and can sometimes include a few small ancient
towns and villages. These giant cities can be exciting places to live, but they also
have a lot of problems.
More and more people move to the city from the countryside because cities
give more possibilities to get a good job, but it means that cities are overcrowded.
That is why more and more buildings are constructed for city residents and
there are fewer and fewer green areas. People need to get to work and places
of entertainment, so cars are used a lot creating heavy traffic with a lot of traffic
jams. The number of cars and factories in cities is increasing, and the air is
becoming more polluted every year, which makes people ill, especially children.
Rubbish is becoming a big problem, too. People dump a lot of waste and our
cities are surrounded by landfills.
Most scientists agree that the situation is serious and these problems must
be solved if we want to have a place to live.

Lesson 7, ex. 2_a

1. This city was first mentioned in 1044. In the 13th century, it became the
capital of the Grand Duchy of Lithuania. But five centuries later it was given to
Poland. During World War II it was occupied by German soldiers and more than
45,000 people were killed and 60% of the houses were destroyed. After the war
the city was rebuilt. The most famous sight of the city is “Zamak Mindouha” (the
castle of Mindaugas), which was burnt down by the Swedes in 1710. Now, this
castle is in ruins. Nalibokskaya Pushcha, an ancient woodland, is located not far
from this city. In the future, the city may become one of the first smart cities in
Belarus where a new system of city lights and rubbish recycling will be used.
2. This city is located on the right bank of the Bug River. It was first mentioned
in 1019. It is believed that the ancient city’s name came from the word which
means “birchbark”. Later the city’s name was changed several times. Today it is
a big economic and cultural centre, which is sometimes called the western gate
of our country. The city is famous for its fortress, which was built in 1842 and
played an important role in World War II. The fortress was ruined as a result of
battles, but after the war, the ruins of the fortress were turned into a museum. In
the future the city will become more ecologically friendly. The system of public
transport will be improved, new bike lanes will be built and eco-friendly residential
areas will be created.
3. It is one of the most ancient Eastern Slavic towns, which dates back to
862. It was an important centre of trade because of its geographical position. For
some period of time it was as famous and as important as Kiev and Novgorod.

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The first stone building on the territory of Belarus was built there between 1044
and 1066. It is known as the Cathedral of Saint Sophia. It was later rebuilt, but
some ancient parts of the Cathedral can still be seen. This church is now used
as a concert hall where you can listen to organ music.
Some famous Belarusians were born there. One of them is Francysk Skaryna.
4. According to the legend, this city was founded by Princess Olga in 974, but
it was first mentioned in 1021. It is a city of three rivers, which is populated by
people of different nationalities: Latvians, Poles, Belarusians, Jews and Russians.
It is sometimes called the cultural capital of Belarus because it is famous for its
artists, for example, Marc Chagall. Besides a famous international music festival,
Slavyanski Bazar is held here every year. The centre of this city can be explored
on foot, where you can touch the 900-year-old walls of the Cathedral, and walk
along its pedestrian zone that starts at Yakub Kolas Theatre. In the next twenty
years, many of the city’s historic buildings will be reconstructed and the city will
attract even more tourists.
5. It was founded on the banks of the River Sozh and was first mentioned in
1142. The main sight of the city is the Rumyantsev-Pashkevich Residence, which
is one of the most beautiful examples of architecture in Belarus. It’s a two-storey
palace, which was built at the end of the 18th century and replaced the ruined
castle. Now it is a museum, which is surrounded by a beautiful park and visited
by thousands of tourists. Currently, the city suffers from heavy traffic and in the
future, the road system will be improved.

Lesson 9, ex. 3_a

1. Dear tourists, welcome onboard our bus! Today you will discover one of
the most famous cities in the world – New York. We’re starting off from the
place which is well known all over the world for its flashing billboards and
advertisements. It is one of the world’s busiest pedestrian areas and a centre
of the world’s entertainment industry. More than 300,000 people, both local
residents and tourists, pass through this place every day. It is especially famous
for its New Year’s Eve ball drop, which dates back to 1907.
2. This centre is one of the largest business centres in the world. It includes
19 buildings and the highest one is 850 feet, which is about 250 metres. The
centre is named after the first American billionaire. The first fourteen buildings
were built in the 1930s and five more buildings were added later. Here is one
interesting fact. There are more than 48,000 windows in these office blocks.
Just imagine how many cleaners are needed to keep the building tidy. You can
get off the bus here to get a closer look at the building and the famous skating
rink in front of it.
3. This building is one of the world’s most famous skyscrapers. Sometimes
it is called the eighth wonder of the modern world. From the observation deck
located on the 102nd floor, you can see for 80 miles on a clear day. There are
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73elevators and 1,860 steps from the bottom to the top. Every year this building
is visited by 3,5 million tourists from all over the world.
4. If you look over there, in the distance, you can see a famous monument,
located on an island in New York Harbour. It is 46 metres in height. This statue
was designed by a French sculptor and was built by Gustav Eiffel. It was a gift
from the people of France to the people of the United States. This monument
has become a symbol of freedom and of the United States. It is definitely worth
visiting.
5. If you are interested in art, you can’t miss this place. It is the largest art
museum in the United States and is among the most visited art museums in
the world. In 2018 it was visited by nearly 7.4 million people. This museum was
founded in 1870. Its collection contains over 2 million works, which are divided
among seventeen departments.
6. Now we are driving past a place where visitors can find about 130 species
of animals in different habitats, including a tropical rain forest with rare birds
and icy Antarctica with penguins and other chilly creatures. Today this place is
visited by nearly 1 million visitors per year. But if you think you are a real animal
lover, we recommend you to visit the Bronx Zoo, which is the largest city Zoo in
the United States.
7. Let’s move on to the next sight. It’s a place which is shown in many movies
and television programmes. It covers a large area of 843 acres, which is 3.41
square kilometres. Just imagine! It is larger than Monaco and Vatican City. Here
you can find several lakes, a castle, a museum and a Zoo. 35 million people come
here every year, which makes it the most visited city park in the United States.

Lesson 12, Listening

The town where I live is quite small, but it is located not far from a big city, so
my family can go there at weekends to do some shopping or to see a performance
at the theatre. It is surrounded by forests and you can find lots of picturesque
places around it. There’s a river running through my town, so you may go on a
boat trip on a warm day or enjoy sunbathing on a sandy beach.
There are no factories or industrial areas in my town. That’s why there’s no
pollution and the air is fresh. The streets are wide and we never have any traffic
jams. There is a pedestrian zone in the centre of the city with lots of cafes and
little shops.
In my town there are mostly two- or three-storey old-fashioned houses with
friendly residents. We often get together to celebrate some important events.
There are no skyscrapers or other modern high-rise buildings. The tallest buildings
are the Town Hall and the local attraction – the ruins of the ancient castle. The
castle was built many centuries ago, but it was destroyed in the Middle Ages.
There are only a few towers left, but, anyway, it looks impressive. You can feel

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the history and imagine what life was like in those times. We have some other
famous sights to attract tourists. Take, for example, our local Museum of Art. It
cannot be compared to the National Gallery or the Louvre, but, anyway, it contains
paintings which were created by local artists.
As you can see, there are plenty of things to do in my town. The entertainment
facilities are amazing. We have a cinema, a shopping mall, and a skate park
where teenagers can hang out with their friends. And everything is so close at
hand as the town is small. The best thing about my town is that you can never
get lost in it: the streets are straight with lots of signs, which tell you where you
are and show you the way to the main sights. Come and visit us one day!

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 UNIT 7
Lesson 1, ex. 4_a
– Hi, Auntie.
– Hello, Kate.
– I’ve bought the ticket. My train arrives at noon, at London Victoria Station.
I’ll see the Tower of London again!
– I’m afraid not. It’s Victoria Station, not London Bridge Station, which is close
to the Shard. Victoria Station is closer to Buckingham Palace and St. James’s
Park, opposite the Grosvenor Hotel and the Apollo Victoria Theatre.
– I see. Shall we meet near Big Ben where the government sits, or is it the
Parliament?
– The Houses of Parliament. They’re quite far from the station. Go down to
the River Thames and let’s meet by the Tate Gallery – Tate Modern, shall we?
– OK, see you there.

Lesson 1, ex. 5_a

– I’d like to buy a ticket to London, please.
– Child or adult?
– Child, please.
– Single or return?
– Excuse me?
– Are you going to make a one-way trip or a round trip?
– Single, please.
– That’s 20 pounds.
– Here you are.
– Here is your ticket.
– Thank you. What platform is it?
– Platform 7.
– When does the train leave?
– There’s one every 20 minutes.
– Thank you.

Lesson 2, ex. 2_a

– Excuse me, ma’am. It took us so long to get to Heathrow! I think we’re going
to be late. I’m flying to Sydney in half an hour, but I don’t know where my gate is.
– Can I see your tickets, please?
– I’m not leaving for Sydney; I’m seeing my aunt off.
– Here is my ticket.

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 – Well, London-Sydney, you’re flying with British Airways… Your flight leaves
at 12.45. It’s only 11.10 now. The flight is on time. Don’t worry. You’ve arrived in
time to catch the plane. Terminal three.
– What a relief! I thought I was going to miss it.
– Don’t worry, ma’am. You’ll be all right. You can check in over there.
– Thanks a lot.
– Your luggage, aunt! What are you going to check in? You’ve left your
suitcase!
– Thanks, Kate. What would I do without you?! Oh, one more question. When
do we arrive in Sydney?
– Let me see. The journey takes 20 hours, ma’am. Have a safe flight.
– Thank you very much.
– So, you’re flying to Australia. Lucky you!
– First to Australia and then I’m going to travel to New Zealand, but I haven’t
bought the ticket yet.
– Oh, I’m jealous now!
– Next time we’ll fly together.
– Promise?

Lesson 2, ex. 4_c

What a relief!
I’m jealous now!
Promise?
Don’t worry!
Have a safe flight!

Lesson 3, ex. 2_a

– The Original Sightseeing Tour. How can I help you?
– My name’s Kate. I would like to take a tour of London with my Granny. The
leaflet says it’s “a hop-on – hop-off tour”. Does that mean we can get off the
bus, visit Madame Tussaud’s Museum and get on the bus again? You see we are
going to Madame Tussaud’s at 2 o’clock tomorrow. We’ve got tickets.
– You’re absolutely right. You can get on and off the bus at any stop.
– I’d like to book window seats. I hate aisle seats. You can’t see anything
from them.
– Sorry, Kate. You can’t book any seats on our tours. Your bus will be a double-
decker, so if you want to see everything really well, go to the top deck.
– OK, I will go on the top deck. I don’t know about my Granny, though. Could
you answer some questions for her? Are the passenger seats comfortable?
– Don’t worry, Kate. Your Grandmother will have been comfortable enough.
– Are there any seat belts?
– No, there aren’t. But our buses are safe enough.

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 – The leaflet says it’s a guided tour. Is it in English or only in a foreign language?
– Our guides speak English, but you can listen to commentaries in other
languages if you want.
– One last question. When do you start working?
– The first bus leaves at 9 a.m. tomorrow.
– Thank you very much.
– I’m sure you will enjoy the tour, Kate. Good-bye.
– Bye.

Lesson 4, ex. 2_a

1. A huge church was built by the famous architect Sir Christopher Wren
[krɪstəfəren], where an earlier cathedral used to be before the Great Fire of
London. It is a wonderful place not only for churchgoers. After climbing its 560
steps, you’ll get a fantastic view of London.
2. This museum is found in Marylebone Road, near Baker Street. The famous
wax museum is a must-visit for selfie fans. The wax figures are life-size. You can
take a picture with one of the famous stars from sport, politics, showbiz and
even Royalty who are never in a hurry.
3. The huge square with the most famous London monument – a high column
named after Admiral Nelson who won the battle of Trafalgar. The square is
surrounded by many famous buildings: the National Gallery, the National Portrait
Gallery, etc.
4. You are definitely not going to miss seeing the Crown jewels ([kraʊn
dʒuːəlz]), are you? How did I guess? Easy! All tourists do that. In the Tower of
London, you will discover its 900-year history as a royal palace, prison, arsenal,
jewel house and zoo. There you will also hear the scary stories of uniformed
guides.
5. This building is home to apartments, a hotel, offices, restaurants and bars.
From there you’ll rise above London and see how it stretches up to 40 miles. The
top floor gives you an unforgettable panoramic view of the city. You’ll spot the
London Eye and St. Paul’s Cathedral from there.
6. The Palace of Westminster, as it is officially known, stands beside
Westminster Abbey, by the Thames. The 98-metre high clock tower is known
throughout the world as Big Ben. Actually, Big Ben is the name of the giant
(14-tonne) bell inside the tower. The UK Parliament sits in the palace. Tours
inside the Houses of Parliament for overseas tourists are available on Saturdays.
7. It is the official London home of the Queen. It is a place of ceremonies,
important events and garden parties. Its 600 rooms are open to the public in
summer when the Queen is on holiday. By the way, this year the palace opens
to the public on 20th July and closes on 29th September. You can see the royal
rooms inside and the Changing of the Guard [ɡɑːd] outside. If you want to have

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a good view, come at least 1 hour in advance. For the Horse Guards Parade it is
enough to come 15 minutes earlier.
8. This bridge is the most famous bridge in London. It is a movable bridge
situated close to the Tower of London. Between two 61-metre towers stretches
a pair of glass-covered walkways that are popular with tourists.
9. A giant observation wheel with passenger cars is now the most popular
paid tourist attraction in the UK. It is 135 metres tall. The wheel offers a breath-
taking view of London.
10. It is a large church where coronations of many kings and queens took
place. It is also the final resting place of many famous people: Isaac Newton,
Charles Darwin, Charles Dickens and others. 

Lesson 5, ex. 1_b

Drive and ride, and sail, and fly
On the land and in the sky,
Boat or ferry, train or ship –
Take your time, enjoy the trip!
Catch a bus or go by train,
In a car, on board a plane,
Hike or cycle, walk a mile –
Travelling is worth your while!

Lesson 5, ex. 4_a

Flight attendant: Yours is the aisle seat, ma’am. Make yourself comfortable.
Aunt Jill: Thank you. What will the local time be in Sydney, when the flight arrives
there?
Flight attendant: It will be Tuesday 20.45, ma’am.
Aunt Jill: Tuesday evening! What a long journey! (to the passenger in the window
seat) What a beautiful view of London! Hi, my name’s Jill Woods.
Passenger: Nice to meet you, Jill. My name’s Steve Cook. Are you flying to
Sydney?
Aunt Jill: Actually, not. In Sydney I have to catch a plane to Canberra. It leaves
an hour after this flight arrives in Sydney. I’m afraid I can miss my plane to
Canberra if our flight is not on time. I have to check in first and take care of
my luggage, you know.
Passenger: Don’t worry, I’ll help you. I’m flying to Canberra, too.
Aunt Jill: Great!
Passenger: Is it your first trip to Australia?
Aunt Jill: Yes, and I’m very, very excited! My old friend is meeting me in Canberra.
We’re going to take a guided tour to Uluru. And it’s a business trip too. You
know I’m an animal rights activist. I’m going to write about Australian animals
in danger – koalas, ostriches.

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Passenger: Not about kangaroos, of course. You’ll be surrounded by them in
Australia! They are pests! Some people think there are too many kangaroos
in the country now. Have you booked a hotel yet?
Aunt Jill: No, I haven’t. I’m staying with my Australian friend. She’s picking me up
at the airport.
Passenger: Have you booked tickets to Uluru yet?
Aunt Jill: No, I haven’t. But I think we’ll book them when I arrive. Is it worth seeing?
Passenger: Yes, it is. It’s the most famous Australian landmark. You’re lucky that
it’s still open to the public.
Aunt Jill: Are you going on a business trip too?
Passenger: Yes, I am. I’m going back in a week. I’m flying from Sydney again.
Aunt Jill: So am I. When does your plane leave?
Passenger: Next Monday, at 10 o’clock in the morning.
Aunt Jill: So is mine! What a coincidence! But my destination is different: I’m
flying to Wellington, New Zealand then!
Flight attendant: Fasten your seat belts, please. We’re flying through a turbulence
zone.

Lesson 6, ex. 2_a

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, will visit
Australia and New Zealand as part of a two-week tour. The Royal Tour begins
on Tuesday 16th October in Sydney and finishes on Wednesday 31st October in
Wellington.
The Duke and Duchess have been invited to visit by the Australian and New
Zealand governments. While the Duke has already visited both countries several
times, The Duchess hasn’t been to Australia yet.
We expect that their Royal Highnesses will visit a number of towns and cities
across both countries. We also hope they will see how much both countries have
done in the fields of technology, tourism, sport and arts. They will also remember
the people from both countries who died in World War I.
The schedule for the Tour is very busy. The Duke and Duchess are visiting
Australia from 16th to 27th October and New Zealand – from 28th to 31st October.
They are beginning their tour in Sydney, the heart of Australia, and finishing it in
Wellington, the capital city of New Zealand. You can see the full itinerary of the
Tour on our website.
And now – some details of their programme for Wellington. On 28th October
the Duke and Duchess are going to have a meeting with the Prime Minister and
visit Pukeahu National War Memoral Park. The next day they are going to plant
a tree and have a barbecue lunch with school children in Abel Tasman National
Park. They fly back to the UK at 2 pm on 1st November.

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Lesson 11, ex. 1_b
There are hundreds of board games in the world. People play guessing games,
paper-and-pencil games, word games, race games, story-telling games – you
name it! When people play board games, they often use playing tokens (counters)
to move along the board and dice or coins. Most dice are cubes numbered from 1
to 6. Sometimes, to know how many squares you can move, you can toss a coin.
The front side of a coin is called the obverse. You can see a coat-of-arms on
it, a President’s or monarch’s portrait. That is why this side of the coin is called
the heads.
The back side of the coin is the reverse – the tails. On this side of some coins
you can actually see animals with tails and many other designs.
In many countries coins are really beautiful. In Australia, you can see local
animals on the back side of the coins: the kangaroo, the lizard, the echidna, the
lyrebird, the platypus, etc. In New Zealand, one-dollar coin has the kiwi bird on it,
and on the five-dollar coin you can see the white heron (kotuku) – a bird which is
holy for the Australian Aboriginals.
If somebody says ‘I can’t make heads or tails of it or I can’t make heads or
tails of him’, it means they can’t understand something or someone.

Lesson 12, Listening

– Hi, Jill. Would you like to go bushwalking tomorrow?
– Sorry, Sheila. I’m afraid, I can’t. I’m going on a guided tour of Canberra
tomorrow.
– How about Wednesday or Thursday?
– I’d love to, but I’m doing some sightseeing. We’re going to Uluru on
Wednesday.
– When are you coming back?
– My flight arrives at 8 o’clock on Thursday.
– You’re a very busy woman. What are you doing on Friday?
– Let me see. Friday, Friday. I’m not doing anything on Friday. OK, I’ll go with
you on Friday
– Great! I’ll pick you up at the airport on Thursday and we’ll talk about it.

Optional lesson 2, ex. 2_a

If you look at the map of the world, you’ll see that Australia is the biggest
island of the world and its smallest continent. It is the sixth largest country on
our planet. There are six states in Australia and two territories. The head of
the country is our Prime Minister, but Queen Elisabeth II is the official head of
Australia. Canberra is the capital of the country. Each Australian state has its
own government, and its own capital city.

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 Australia has three different climates. In the North the weather is tropical –
hot and wet. In the centre, the climate is very dry, and the land is mainly desert.
In the South, it is mild – with cool winters and warm summers.
Australia is 30 times larger than Britain. The area of the continent is about
8,000,000 square kilometres, but deserts take 2,000,000 square kilometres in
central Australia. The landscape of the country isn’t boring at all. Mountains run
from the North to the South of the east coast. They divide the green, wet coast
of eastern Australia from the hot, dry and flat lands in the centre. The deserts are
beautiful – red, orange and brown. There are strange rocks that stand out of the
flat desert floor. The most famous of them is Uluru or Ayers Rock – a high red
piece of rock that is holy for the Aboriginals. If you climb on top of Uluru, you will
show disrespect to the native Australians.
Australia is famous for wheat and fruit growing, sheep and cattle farming
and its largest exports are gold, minerals, oil, wool, meat and sugar.
Australia is surrounded by oceans and seas, so the country is known for its
marine fishing. Australian wildlife and the beautiful landscape of the country
bring millions of tourists and millions of dollars too.
Most people in Australia speak English. Many people from Asia, America and
Europe have come to the continent to settle there. Australia is a very hospitable
country and the people of Australia are open and friendly.

Optional lesson 2, ex. 5_a

Part 1:
Alex: OK, let’s start. What country am I thinking of?
Kate: Is this country divided into territories and states?
Alex: No, it isn’t. It is divided into other parts.
Kate: Is it in Europe?
Alex: Yes, it is.
Kate: Does this country have several climates?
Alex: No, it doesn’t. The climate is more or less the same everywhere.
Kate: Is the climate of this country mild?
Alex: Yes, it is. The summers are warm and the winters are not very cold. There
are four seasons.
Kate:: Is the area of the country large?
Alex: No, it isn’t. Remember, it isn’t a very big country.
Kate: Is it surrounded by oceans and seas?
Alex: Yes, it is. It isn’t landlocked.
Kate: Is this country flat?
Alex: No, it isn’t, there are lots of mountains, especially in the North and West.
The rest of the countryside is mostly rolling hills.
Kate: Do the people of the country speak English?

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Alex: Yes, they do. English is the official language of this country. The population
speaks other languages, too.
Kate: What is the country famous for?
Alex: You can’t ask me WH-questions, only “Yes” or “No” questions.
Kate: OK, OK. Is this country famous for gold mining?
Alex: No, it isn’t. For this country tourism is its gold.
Kate: Is the country famous for wheat growing?
Alex: I’m not sure, but they’re definitely famous for cattle growing.
Kate: Does this country have a famous football team?
Alex: Yes, it does! There are millions of football fans in this country.
Kate: Does this country have a beautiful landscape?
Alex: Yes, it does. There are lots of beautiful lakes, awesome mountains and
hills.
Kate: Is it Switzerland?
Alex: Switzerland is a landlocked country!
Kate: Nick, I don’t know, I give up. What country are you thinking of?

Optional lesson 2, ex. 5_b

Part 1:
Alex: It’s the UK!
Kate: Of course! I’ve forgotten about my own country! You have taken me for a
ride!
Alex: I have.

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 UNIT 8
Lesson 1, ex. 1_b
The word “Viking” originally meant “a journey” and only in the 19th century it
was used to speak about the people themselves. At the beginning of the Viking
Age they sailed in their long ships as far as Greenland and North America. They
started the great Scandinavian kingdoms and their leader Rurik founded the first
Russian state. What drove them from their lands was search for fame, gold,
power and new lands, and thirst for adventure. The Vikings came to be known as
Danes, Northmen, Norsemen, etc.
One of the greatest travellers of all times – Thor Heyerdahl – had Viking blood
in his veins. However, the motive of this Norwegian was different: his travels were
a quest for education and understanding of other cultures. His mother loved
geography and nature and so did he. When he was still in elementary school, he
opened a one-room museum in his house that had information about animals.
He is famous for his Kon-Tiki expedition, in which he sailed the Pacific Ocean in
a hand-built raft. Surprisingly, when a child, he used to be afraid of water!

Lesson 3, ex. 4_a

My name’s Jane and I LOVE travelling! Travelling is one of the activities I like
most in life. It’s exciting to meet new friends, see different places and experience
different cultures. My friends say I live out of a suitcase – it’s so difficult to find
me at home. Travelling is like a medicine to me. When I’m at a crossroads and
I don’t know what to do – I take a trip. When I’m tired of studying too hard – I
hit the road. If my friend offers me a ride – I go on a long journey. If something
drives me mad – I go backpacking. I don’t mind travelling companions, but I
prefer travelling on my own, because I like to be in the driver’s seat. I’ve been to
lots of places, but when people ask me what my favourite travel destination is,
I can’t choose. Though, I can say I prefer going off the beaten track. Where am I
going next? Somewhere unique, New Zealand, probably.

Lesson 5, ex. 3_a

She sells sea shells on the shore of the Seychelles, and the shells that she
sells are sea shells, I’m sure.

Lesson 7, ex. 2_a

Take to the water: Loch Lomond
Loch Lomond – where the Scottish Highlands “begin” – attracts thousands
of tourists by its emerald islands, beautiful wooded shores and picturesque hills
and mountains.

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 Balloch, on the southern shores of the loch, is just a 50-minute train ride from
Glasgow. From there, a waterbus takes you to any point across Loch Lomond.
Lovely shoreside settlements such as Luss, Balmaha, Tarbet and Inveruglas all
offer a pleasant view. With a three-day ticket (£30 adult, £20 child) you can have
unlimited waterbus travel. Joining these with the area’s walking and cycling trails
opens a whole world of wonders for you. Catch a waterbus to Rowardennan,
walk the seven-mile path of the West Highland Way along the east shore of
Loch Lomond to Balmaha, then hop on another boat to the beautiful island of
Inchailloch on the way back to your starting point; or take your bike and hop over
both Loch Lomond and Loch Katrine to cycle back along the 18-mile length of
gorgeous Loch Katrine.

Lesson 7, ex. 2_c

Dreams of steam: North York Moors Railway
The North York Moors Railway is an amazing piece of English history.
Connecting Whitby, on the coast, with inland Pickering, it takes hundreds of
thousands of visitors a year on a tour across the national park. Using a mix of
historic steam and diesel locomotives, it stops at points along the way.
The 24-mile journey between the two towns takes about two hours. For
those who want to make a day of it, a Pullman dining train offers lunch, dinner
or afternoon tea from £55 per person (and yes, there’s also a themed murder
mystery train). Jump-off stations include Goathland with its impressive waterfalls
or Levisham where you can walk across picturesque Levisham Moorland. The
best month for walking is August when the moorland turns purple.

Lesson 7, ex. 2_d

Walk this way: South Downs
The South Downs national park is probably the easiest in the UK to explore
by public transport, lying between London and the south coast, and home to
120,000 people (the UK’s most populated park). Trains from Waterloo and Victoria
stations get to Winchester in less than 90 minutes. From there smaller trains
and buses can take you to walking or cycling trails. TheDiscovery Ticketgives
unlimited bus travel for £17.50 a day for a family of five (individual tickets £9
adult, £7.20 child). The public system of trains and buses makes a walk along
the 100-mile South Downs Way easy and enjoyable.

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 Lesson 12, Listening
Holidays are a wonderful time, of course. Some people think it’s a good
idea to travel on holiday, others prefer to stay at home. I believe travelling is
the better choice. There are lots of reasons for that. First of all, you can’t learn
many new things when you just stay at home. For example, last year I went on a
trip to Scotland with my family. The Loch Ness boat tour was an unforgettable
experience! We didn’t see the legendry monster but had a great chance to explore
the mysterious lake. We also learned so many things about the culture of the
country.
Secondly, if you stay at home on holidays, you might not make many new
friends. On my trip to Scotland I met three great guys who love fishing, just like I
do. We agreed to meet in Belarus and go fishing somewhere around the Braslav
lakes. I’m sure they will make great travelling companions: they’re very friendly
and reliable. If I give them some travelling tips, they won’t have any problems in
our country.
Finally, when you stay at home on holidays, you usually feel really bored. It’s
just not fun! When you travel, you never know what you will see and who you will
meet. It’s so exciting!
This year I’ll hit the road again! How about you?

Optional lesson, ex. 2

New Zealand is known as Middle Earth through Lord of the Rings and The
Hobbit films. New Zealand-born director Peter Jackson filmed all the six movies
in various locations around the country. The films have won many Oscars, but
one of the big winners is New Zealand.
For Peter Jackson, choosing New Zealand was logical. It was not because he
lives there and Wellington is home to his hi-tech digital Weta Studios, but because
he knew New Zealand was the best location in the world to shoot the film.
The rolling hills of Matamata became Hobbiton and the volcanic region of Mt
Ruapehu transformed into Mt Doom. Jackson’s special effects team turned New
Zealand’s fascinating landscape into magical Middle Earth. They even filmed in
national parks. Filming there meant that plants had to be uprooted, kept for the
shooting in special places, and then replanted again at the end of the shooting.
They also had to take care not to endanger the local Maori cultural sites.
Film stars Elijah Wood (Frodo), Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Liv Tyler (Arwen) and
Cate Blanchett (Galadriel) were often spotted in Wellington. The sight of ‘surfing
hobbits’ – Elijah Wood, Sean Astin (Sam) and Billy Boyd (Pippin Took) became
quite usual.
Since 2004 about 50,000 international tourists have visited film locations
every year.

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 UNIT 9
Lesson 1, ex. 2_b
In the twenty-first century English is one of the most widely spoken languages
on Earth. About 837 million people speak Mandarin Chinese, about 370 million
people speak English, 300 million – Spanish and 170 million people – Russian.
English was first spoken in the fifth century AD also known as the Old English
period. We are now in the Modern English period which started in the 16th century,
when William Shakespeare lived. Today every one out of five people on the planet
can speak English. More than 80 % of home pages in the Internet are in English.
The number of words in English has grown from 50,000 or 60000 words in Old
English to about a million today. Shakespeare used more than 30,000 words in
his works! An average person knows from 12,000 to 20,000 English words. But in
everyday speech a native speaker uses around a tenth of his vocabulary – 1200
to 2000 words. Though, only between 1500 and 2000 words should be enough
in most situations. The more you know – the better, because you can control the
words you use, but you can’t control the other person. Because of this you need
to learn more words to understand well than you need to speak well.

Lesson 4, ex. 4_a

“Did you know,” Mrs Phelps said, “that public libraries like this allow you to
borrow books and take them home?”
“I didn’t know that”, Matilda said. “Could I do it?”
“Of course,” Mrs Phelps said. “When you have chosen the book you want,
bring it to me so I can make a note of it and its’ yours. For two weeks. You can
take more than one if you wish.”
From then on, Matilda would visit the library only once a week in order to
take out new books and return the old ones. The books transported her into
new worlds and introduced her to amazing people who lived exciting lives. She
travelled all over the world while sitting in her little room in an English village.

Lesson 6, ex. 1_a

I’ve told you once, mom’s told you twice.
Forgetting homework just isn’t nice.
Homework is like getting dressed;
got to do it to be your best.
You say it isn’t fair,
but people do it everywhere.
Do it now, get it done.
I know, I know it isn’t fun.

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 Homework is like cleaning your room,
except you don’t have to use a broom.
Do it now; we’ll give you a treat,
something tasty good to eat.
We’re like parrots repeating stuff,
like our brains have turned to fluff.
JUST DO YOUR HOMEWORK NOW!
Source:familyfriendpoems.com/poem/do-your-homework-now

Lesson 7, ex. 1_b

Thai cave rescue
– How many of you?
– Thirteen.
– Brilliant!
– How long have we been here? When will we be able to get out?
– You’ve been here for 10 days. You’re very strong!
– Thank you very much.
This is the beginning of the conversation between the Thai boys who were
trapped in an underwater cave and the British rescue team workers.
On Saturday June 23rd twelve Thai boys from the Wild Boars football team
went to the Tham Luang cave together with their 25-year-old coach. It was their
favourite place to explore after the football practice. The Wild Boars were planning
to be there for about an hour but suddenly it started raining and the water flooded
the cave in a few minutes. The team couldn’t get out and they had to go even
deeper into the cave. They were lucky to find a dry spot where they spent two
long weeks in darkness without food. While they were waiting for help, the coach
taught the boys to breathe and save their energy wisely. The whole world came
to the boys’ rescue. The first international rescuers arrived on Thursday 28 June.
They were from the USA, the UK, Belgium, Australia, Scandinavian countries, and
many other countries. On Monday July 2nd two British divers, John Volanthen
and Rick Stanton found the Wild Boars and their coach. One by one, the Wild
Boars were brought out of the darkness of Tham Luang. On July 10th the last
three boys and the coach were rescued, safe and sound. It was amazing!

Lesson 7, ex. 2_a

Adul Samon was a 14-year-old boy who was one of the brave Wild Boars
trapped in the cave. He was able to speak to the British divers and help to co-
ordinate the rescue operation. Hours after the rescuers first reached the boys, a
video clip appeared on the Internet showing the divers and the skinny teenager
speaking. “I’m Adul, I’m in good health.” “What day is it?” “The group is hungry.”

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 As the conversation between the divers and the boys continued, the clip’s
watchers were surprised that a boy was able to speak English. One person not
surprised was his teacher, Piyarat Yodsuwan from Ban Wiengpan School. “Adul
Samon is a smart boy who can speak four languages,” said the teacher, “Thai,
English, Chinese and Burmese.” Adul hopes he will be able to run business on
the border when he grows up. That’s why he has a strong desire to understand
foreign languages. He is also fond of playing the piano, violin and guitar. He’s
good at both studying and sports. He’s brought his school several medals. He
was also a winner in the science competition. He participates in many school
events and has a good sense of responsibility. He always does his homework
when he isn’t able to attend school.

Lesson 7, ex. 4_a

My name is Francois Lemontagne, known as Teacher Franky. I’m from
Canada. I teach ICT in English at Maesai Prasitsart. This is the school which
several of the Thai cave boys attend. When I saw the video, the British divers
were speaking English and there was an answer from the kids. And I thought,
“This is great, this is incredible!” I was proud. I was really proud of those kids,
that they were able to answer something in English.
The situation with the cave in Tham Luang helped the kids to realise that,
it’s great if you can say a few words in English, you know? Basically, you never
know when you will need English. English is universal, you know? All these kids
have to learn English if they want to improve their career in future. You know,
we are in a remote area of Thailand. We’re not in Bangkok. My mission as a
teacher is to open their mind that there’s something else in the world apart from
Thailand. If only one student really improves and gets a good job in the future, it
means I have done my job. Now we are enthusiastic about welcoming the kids.
They’re back in the sun, they’re back in the light. From darkness to light. It’s sort
of message. English leads you from darkness to light.

Lesson 12, Listening

Once a smart little mouse, whose most terrible enemies were cats, caught
a delicious smell of cheese. She had a strong desire to try it so she couldn’t
stay in her hole. To get to the cheese she had to cross over to the other side of
the kitchen where the table was. But the mouse wasn’t sure if there were any
cats in the house, so she sat inside the wallnear the mouse holeand listened.
Our mouse was not a silly one. She wasa kind of sensiblemouse and she had
some logic. She was taught to think twice before doing something. That was
why she didn’t hurry. At last, she heardsome barking.The mouse thought wisely,
“It must be a dog. Dogs don’t eat mice, and cats don’t usually live where dogs
are. It means I can get to the cheese safely.” That was totally logical. But to

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the mouse’s great surprise as soon as she got out of the mouse hole, she was
attacked by a big cat. The thing is that it was the cat who was barking.The cat
turned to her kittens and said, “You see, it’s great to be multilingual. If you know
a foreign language, it can open new possibilities and give you a wider picture of
the world. I hope you will be more enthusiastic about learning foreign languages
now.”

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