Стр.131 Revision ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 8 класс
5 Revision
- Complete with: relief, dropped out, skilled, crash, burnt out, awe, asset, focused, stumbled, fees.
- Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.
- “You must practise hard every day,” my Kung Fu teacher told me.
- “Can you show me the way to the library?” Tom asked me.
- “Don’t be late for the lecture,” said Liam.
- “I’m doing a Biochemistry degree at Oxford,” said Henry.
- “What time is it?” she asked.
- Rewrite the sentences in the reported speech. Use the verbs in brackets.
- “Hand in your essays before Friday,” he said. (reminded)
- “You broke the printer,” Ann said to Steve. (accused)
- “I didn’t take your library card,” Sue said. (denied)
- “Let’s go to the theatre,” Ben said. (suggested)
- “I’m sorry I lied to you,” he said. (apologised)
- Put the verbs into the correct tense and choose the correct time phrase.
- Match the exchanges.
- When will the book be back in?
- I wonder if you could help me.
- This book is due back four days from today.
- Can I take this book out, please?
- I can’t seem to find one of the books I need.
- А) Yes, can I see your library card, please?
- В) What’s the title of the book and the author?
- С) OK, thank you very much.
- D) It is due back in four days.
- Е) What’s the problem?
- Write a for-and-against essay about going to university or college (200–250 words).
Check your Progress
- write and act out an interview
- talk and write about a youth organisation
- talk about gap year experiences
- compare photographs
- write a for-and-against essay
1. Steve realised university wasn’t for him so he dropped out.
2. Sandra is a real asset to the company.
3. The Shaolin monks are highly skilled in Kung Fu.
4. You have to be focused to get a D of E Award.
5. He took a crash course in English.
6. We watched in awe as he performed his tricks.
7. To Simon’s relief, he passed his driving test when he took it for the third time.
8. Jane had spent three months studying hard for her exams and was burnt out.
9. The tuition fees were too high for him to afford.
10. He forgot his notes so he stumbled through his presentation.
2
1. My Kung Fu teacher told me that I had to practise hard every day.
2. Tom asked me if I could show him the way to the library.
3. Liam told me not to be late for the lecture.
4. Henry said that he was doing a Biochemistry degree at Oxford.
5. She asked what time it was.
3
1. He reminded me to hand in my essays before Friday.
2. Ann accused Steve of breaking the printer.
3. Sue denied taking my library card.
4. Ben suggested going to the theatre.
5. He apologised for lying to me.
4
1. Dan will travel across Asia until he runs out of money.
2. I’ll go on holiday when I finish my exams.
3. By the time they arrived at the party, their friends had left.
4. I’ll call you after I get back from the library.
5. John wants to take a gap year before he goes to university.
5
1. D
2. E
3. C
4. A
5. B
6
Going to university or college has both advantages and disadvantages. On the one hand, it gives students a chance to get a good education and learn important skills for their future careers. University life also helps young people become more independent and meet new friends from different places. In addition, a degree can improve job opportunities and lead to a higher salary.
On the other hand, studying at university can be very expensive. Tuition fees, books and accommodation cost a lot of money, and not every family can afford them. Some students also find the workload stressful and have little free time. Moreover, a degree does not always guarantee a good job.
In my opinion, university is a great choice for many students, but it is important to think carefully before making a decision. A person should choose this path only if it matches their interests and future plans.
