Стр.27 Рабочая тетрадь Модуль 2 ГДЗ Starlight Баранова 8 класс

English in Use

Open Cloze

1. Read the text and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only one word in each gap.

Vending Machine Bakery

Did you know 0) ____ people in Paris, France can obtain freshly baked bread 24 hours a day? Jean-Louis Hecht, an accomplished local baker has come 1) ____ with the idea of selling baguettes in a vending machine! Unlike fresh bread these baguettes 2) ____ precooked, a technique used 3) ____ industrial bread producers. This means the bread can last longer 4) ____ fresh dough. The machine takes the partially cooked bread, bakes it and delivers it to customers 5) ____ only €1! The entire process takes a 6) ____ few seconds, and the result is a hot and crispy French baguette. Hecht invented his machine after hungry customers came knocking 7) ____ his door when his bakery had already closed. The many disturbances led him 8) ____ develop a bread dispenser that would give him a much-needed break 9) ____ his job! In its first month alone the vending machine sold over 1,500 baguettes and has 10) ____ growing in popularity ever 11) ____ then. Hecht claims that this is the bakery 12) ____ the future and he foresees his vending machines expanding throughout Paris and even Europe.

Key Word Transformations

2. Complete the gapped sentences so that they have a similar meaning to the original ones, using two to five words including the word given.

1. I’d rather watch TV than go shopping.
2. Crisps are not as nutritious as vegetables.
3. She can’t wait to go to the new mall.
4. He plans on getting a new flat-screen TV.
5. I’d be grateful if you could help me with these bags.

Speaking

Choose the correct response.

1. A: Where can I try these jeans on?
   B: a) The fitting rooms are over there.
   b) They are on sale at the moment.
2. A: What size are you?
   B: a) I’m ten.
   b) I’m a twelve.
3. A: Can I pay by credit card?
   B: a) You’re in luck.
   b) Yes, that’s no problem.
4. A: Are they the right size?
   B: a) We don’t have many left.
   b) They fit me really well.
5. A: Your receipt is in your bag.
   B: a) Thank you.
   b) You’re welcome.
6. A: Can I get a refund?
   B: a) The goods haven’t arrived.
   b) Of course.
7. A: Do you need any help?
   B: a) I’m looking for a jumper.
   b) We’ve almost sold out.
8. A: I’d like to exchange these earphones.
   B: a) Can you take a look at it?
   b) Could I see your receipt?
9. A: What’s wrong with the handbag?
   B: a) There is a payment problem.
   b) The strap is broken.
10. A: That’s ?24.99 then.
    B: a) Just sign here.
    b) Here you are.
11. A: They’re on sale, aren’t they?
    B: a) Yes, they fit me perfectly.
    b) Yes, but we’re almost sold out.
12. A: Could I have your ID, please?
    B: a) Sure. No problem.
    b) Yes. I’ll take them.