Стр.30 Рабочая тетрадь Модуль 3 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 6 класс
Read the text and complete the gaps with the numbers below.
11 years old 1732 5,000-acre 1799 age of 21 1759
George Washington was born on 22nd February, 1) ………………., in Westmoreland County, Virginia, in the USA. George grew up in a wealthy family. As a young boy, he loved horses and liked to go hunting with his father and brothers. He also enjoyed exploring caves. George learnt to be responsible as a child, because his father died when he was only 2) ……………….. In 1753, at the 3) ……………., George began his long military career. People had great respect for his abilities. On 6th January, 4) ……………………… George married Martha Dandridge Curtis. George Washington became the first President of The United States in 1789. He was elected by 100% of the voters. He completed two, four-year terms as president. In March of 1797, George left the office of president. He retired to his 5) …………….. estate in Virginia and spent his time farming. George Washington died at home, on 14th December, 6) ……………….
Complete the fact file.
Fact File
Name: George Washington
When/Where born:
Early years:
Achievements/Later years:
When/Where died:
Choose the correct word.
- George liked hunting with his dad. His older brothers also/so went along.
- George became an independent child because/so his father died when he was a young boy.
- People respected George so/too they elected him president.
- In 1797, George completed his second term as president and/too he retired to Virginia.
Look at the fact file of Louis Armstrong and complete the sentences.
FACT FILE
Name: Louis Armstrong When/Where born: 4th August, 1901 in New Orleans, USA Early years: family poor; stopped going to school at age 11; started singing on the streets & playing the cornet; as a teenager he joined a band and played on riverboats on the Mississippi River Achievements/Later years: 1922 – moved to Chicago; became famous jazz musician, made ‘scat’ singing popular; toured all over the world; 1943 – moved to New York, had many hit records, appeared in many Hollywood films When/Where died: 6th July, 1971 in New York - Louis Armstrong was born………………
- He grew up in a ………………………
- When he was 11, he ………………….. and started singing and playing the cornet.
- He joined a band when he was…………..
- In 1922, he……………………… then, he became a famous jazz musician and toured around the world.
- He died ………………………………………………..
Read the rubric and use your answers in Ex. 4 to write a biography. Use the biography in Ex. 1 as a model.
Write a biography of Louis Armstrong (100–120 words):
- Mention who he was and where/when he was born.
- Describe his early years.
- Describe his achievements.
- Mention where/when he died.
1) 1759
2) 11 years old
3) age of 21
4) 1799
5) 5,000-acre
6) 1799
2. Fact File
| Name | George Washington |
| When/Where born | 22nd February, 1759, in Westmoreland County, Virginia, USA |
| Early years | He grew up in a wealthy family. He loved horses, hunting and exploring caves. He became responsible because his father died when he was 11 years old. |
| Achievements/Later years | He began his military career at the age of 21. He became the first President of the United States in 1789 and later retired to his 5,000-acre estate in Virginia. |
| When/Where died | 14th December, 1799, at home |
3. Correct words:
- also
- because
- so
- and
4. Louis Armstrong:
- Louis Armstrong was born on 4th August, 1901, in New Orleans, USA.
- He grew up in a poor family.
- When he was 11, he stopped going to school and started singing and playing the cornet.
- He joined a band when he was a teenager.
- In 1922, he moved to Chicago. Then, he became a famous jazz musician and toured around the world.
- He died on 6th July, 1971, in New York.
5. Biography:
Louis Armstrong was a famous jazz musician. He was born on 4th August, 1901, in New Orleans, USA. He grew up in a poor family. When he was 11, he stopped going to school and started singing on the streets and playing the cornet. As a teenager, he joined a band and played on riverboats on the Mississippi River. In 1922, he moved to Chicago and became a famous jazz musician. He made scat singing popular and toured all over the world. Later, he moved to New York, had many hit records and appeared in Hollywood films. Louis Armstrong died on 6th July, 1971, in New York.
