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I'm so sorry to hear you're leaving. Can't you possibly stay? I'll miss you terribly.
A) Don't be sorry.
B) It's the best I could do
C) It's hard to do.
D) Don't go.
E) I'm not coming.
F) Don't miss it.
G) Stay with me.
Don't go
Hi, have you seen my new neighbour? The minute I saw him I thought he was really attractive. I think he's interested in art like me. So we already have something in common. I also find it easy to talk to him because he's so relaxed. I'm sure we'll get on well. Serena
What does Serena say about her new neighbour?
A) He's interesting.
B) He's good-looking.
C) He's talkative.
He's good-looking.
Imagine being able to calculate 385+742-639 divided by 219 - all in your head in a matter of seconds. Actually, there is a man who can really do that and more. He is Scott Flansburg.
He can subtract, multiply divide and find square and cube roots in his head instantly without a calculator and has been entertaining people with his maths skills all over America for 20 years.
It all started 40 years ago when, at the age of nine, he discovered his remarkable ability: he was able to solve his teacher's maths question without needing to write down calculations.
Everybody in his hometown in Canada thought he would become a maths teacher. And in a way he has. He is an edutainer, a person who educates and entertains at the same time. He is dedicated to helping adults and students get over their fear of maths.
Because of his skills, the Guinness Book of Records listed him in the category of the "Fastest Calculator" among humans in 2001. He is also the author of Math Magic for Kids and Math Magic. Scott has appeared on many television shows all over America, such as The Oprah Winfrey Show and Larry King Live. But it was after his appearance on Regis Philbin's talk show that he became known as the "Human Valculator".
It is hard to explain how brains like his work. But if you are interested in the subject, you can find out more in the recently published book The Mathematician's Brain.
How many books has he written?
A) two
B) three
C) four
A) two
People with hearing problems often feel excluded from everyday activities or frustrated when trying to communicate. Most people misunderstand deafness. It's invisible and doesn't change the way you appear to other people, (1) _______.
When a person loses their hearing, speech sounds quieter, and unclear. Learining to lipread not only hels with communication, (2)________. It makes people with hearing problems feel less insecure during everyday communication.
Some people do find lipreading difficult, but they should not be discouraged. Once they develop their lipreading skills, (3)______. Taking part in conversations they used to avoid is not impossible any more.
Since some people talk very fast, or numble, or cover their mouths when they speak, (4)____. Everybody uses facial expressions and body language often without realising it. To lipreaders, these are clues to how someone is feeling: happy, sad, cross, etc.
Although learning to lipread takes time, patience and understanding, (5)______. While you learn, you're developing your confidence, you feel less isolated, and your communication ability becomes stronger.
A) they can be understood
B) but it also improves self-confidence
C) but it does the way you feel
D) they become active in everyday communication
E) its rewards are immense
F) other strategies have to be used
C) but it does the way you feel
Dear Judy,
It was great to hear from you. Sorry it's taken me a while to reply, but I've been up to my eyes in studying recently. I'm pleased to hear that you (1)_____ made loads of new friends at college. Patrick sounds nice. I'd like to meet (2)_____.
Actually, I'm writing to ask you what you are doing the last weekend in June. I was wondering (3)_____ you'd like to come down and spend a few days with me and my family. How (4)_____ bringing Patrick with you? Please try to come. I'm really looking (5)_______ to seeing you.
Write soon and let me know.
Love,
Daisy
A) him
B) about
C) had
D) he
E) if
F) to
G) forward
H) of
I) have
I) have
About this evening. I've got a lot of work to do, so you'll just have to go without me. Enjoy.
A) Don't be sorry.
B) It's the best I could do
C) It's hard to do.
D) Don't go.
E) I'm not coming.
F) Don't miss it.
G) Stay with me.
I'm not coming.
Hi,
I was wondering if you'd like to come over to my place after school today. A couple of friends will be there and a guy from the flat upstairs. We sometimes hang out there because he's got this amazing home cinema. And I've ordered in some food for dinner from a nice Chinese restaurant just a block away. It'll be fun. Noah
Where will Noah spend the evening?
A) at home
B) at a neighbour's flat
C) at a restaurant
at home
Imagine being able to calculate 385+742-639 divided by 219 - all in your head in a matter of seconds. Actually, there is a man who can really do that and more. He is Scott Flansburg.
He can subtract, multiply divide and find square and cube roots in his head instantly without a calculator and has been entertaining people with his maths skills all over America for 20 years.
It all started 40 years ago when, at the age of nine, he discovered his remarkable ability: he was able to solve his teacher's maths question without needing to write down calculations.
Everybody in his hometown in Canada thought he would become a maths teacher. And in a way he has. He is an edutainer, a person who educates and entertains at the same time. He is dedicated to helping adults and students get over their fear of maths.
Because of his skills, the Guinness Book of Records listed him in the category of the "Fastest Calculator" among humans in 2001. He is also the author of Math Magic for Kids and Math Magic. Scott has appeared on many television shows all over America, such as The Oprah Winfrey Show and Larry King Live. But it was after his appearance on Regis Philbin's talk show that he became known as the "Human Valculator".
It is hard to explain how brains like his work. But if you are interested in the subject, you can find out more in the recently published book The Mathematician's Brain.
What is his nickname?
A) The fastest calculator
B) The Math Magic
C) The Human Calculator
C) The Human Calculator
People with hearing problems often feel excluded from everyday activities or frustrated when trying to communicate. Most people misunderstand deafness. It's invisible and doesn't change the way you appear to other people, (1) _______.
When a person loses their hearing, speech sounds quieter, and unclear. Learining to lipread not only hels with communication, (2)________. It makes people with hearing problems feel less insecure during everyday communication.
Some people do find lipreading difficult, but they should not be discouraged. Once they develop their lipreading skills, (3)______. Taking part in conversations they used to avoid is not impossible any more.
Since some people talk very fast, or numble, or cover their mouths when they speak, (4)____. Everybody uses facial expressions and body language often without realising it. To lipreaders, these are clues to how someone is feeling: happy, sad, cross, etc.
Although learning to lipread takes time, patience and understanding, (5)______. While you learn, you're developing your confidence, you feel less isolated, and your communication ability becomes stronger.
A) they can be understood
B) but it also improves self-confidence
C) but it does the way you feel
D) they become active in everyday communication
E) its rewards are immense
F) other strategies have to be used
B) but it also improves self-confidence
Dear Judy,
It was great to hear from you. Sorry it's taken me a while to reply, but I've been up to my eyes in studying recently. I'm pleased to hear that you (1)_____ made loads of new friends at college. Patrick sounds nice. I'd like to meet (2)_____.
Actually, I'm writing to ask you what you are doing the last weekend in June. I was wondering (3)_____ you'd like to come down and spend a few days with me and my family. How (4)_____ bringing Patrick with you? Please try to come. I'm really looking (5)_______ to seeing you.
Write soon and let me know.
Love,
Daisy
A) him
B) about
C) had
D) he
E) if
F) to
G) forward
H) of
I) have
A) him
You have to see the Batman movie. It's only on for a few more days, and you'll be sorry if you don't see it.
A) Don't be sorry.
B) It's the best I could do
C) It's hard to do.
D) Don't go.
E) I'm not coming.
F) Don't miss it.
G) Stay with me.
Don't miss it.
Hi,
My aunt has bought me the weirdest sweater you can imagine. You'd probably never wear it. At first it seemed the right size. Then I tried it on and I realised it was only big enough for my baby sister, not me. So, you won't see me wearing it either. Layla
Why won't Layla wear her new sweater?
A) it's too big
B) it's too small
C) it's unusual
it's too small
Imagine being able to calculate 385+742-639 divided by 219 - all in your head in a matter of seconds. Actually, there is a man who can really do that and more. He is Scott Flansburg.
He can subtract, multiply divide and find square and cube roots in his head instantly without a calculator and has been entertaining people with his maths skills all over America for 20 years.
It all started 40 years ago when, at the age of nine, he discovered his remarkable ability: he was able to solve his teacher's maths question without needing to write down calculations.
Everybody in his hometown in Canada thought he would become a maths teacher. And in a way he has. He is an edutainer, a person who educates and entertains at the same time. He is dedicated to helping adults and students get over their fear of maths.
Because of his skills, the Guinness Book of Records listed him in the category of the "Fastest Calculator" among humans in 2001. He is also the author of Math Magic for Kids and Math Magic. Scott has appeared on many television shows all over America, such as The Oprah Winfrey Show and Larry King Live. But it was after his appearance on Regis Philbin's talk show that he became known as the "Human Valculator".
It is hard to explain how brains like his work. But if you are interested in the subject, you can find out more in the recently published book The Mathematician's Brain.
How old is he?
A) 20
B) 40
C) 49
C) 49
People with hearing problems often feel excluded from everyday activities or frustrated when trying to communicate. Most people misunderstand deafness. It's invisible and doesn't change the way you appear to other people, (1) _______.
When a person loses their hearing, speech sounds quieter, and unclear. Learining to lipread not only hels with communication, (2)________. It makes people with hearing problems feel less insecure during everyday communication.
Some people do find lipreading difficult, but they should not be discouraged. Once they develop their lipreading skills, (3)______. Taking part in conversations they used to avoid is not impossible any more.
Since some people talk very fast, or numble, or cover their mouths when they speak, (4)____. Everybody uses facial expressions and body language often without realising it. To lipreaders, these are clues to how someone is feeling: happy, sad, cross, etc.
Although learning to lipread takes time, patience and understanding, (5)______. While you learn, you're developing your confidence, you feel less isolated, and your communication ability becomes stronger.
A) they can be understood
B) but it also improves self-confidence
C) but it does the way you feel
D) they become active in everyday communication
E) its rewards are immense
F) other strategies have to be used
D) they become active in everyday communication
Dear Judy,
It was great to hear from you. Sorry it's taken me a while to reply, but I've been up to my eyes in studying recently. I'm pleased to hear that you (1)_____ made loads of new friends at college. Patrick sounds nice. I'd like to meet (2)_____.
Actually, I'm writing to ask you what you are doing the last weekend in June. I was wondering (3)_____ you'd like to come down and spend a few days with me and my family. How (4)_____ bringing Patrick with you? Please try to come. I'm really looking (5)_______ to seeing you.
Write soon and let me know.
Love,
Daisy
A) him
B) about
C) had
D) he
E) if
F) to
G) forward
H) of
I) have
E) if
I know it hurts that you broke up with Dan, but you shouldn't feel bad about it. I'm sure it was for the best.
A) Don't be sorry.
B) It's the best I could do
C) It's hard to do.
D) Don't go.
E) I'm not coming.
F) Don't miss it.
G) Stay with me.
Don't be sorry.
Hi,
I've finally bought a tablet! So now I'm able to keep in touch with all my friends wherever I am. I can download movies on it, though personally I think the screen's too small for that. As for reading, for me nothing can replace holding a proper book in my hands. David
Why did David buy tablet?
A) to contact people
B) to watch films
C to read
to contact people
Imagine being able to calculate 385+742-639 divided by 219 - all in your head in a matter of seconds. Actually, there is a man who can really do that and more. He is Scott Flansburg.
He can subtract, multiply divide and find square and cube roots in his head instantly without a calculator and has been entertaining people with his maths skills all over America for 20 years.
It all started 40 years ago when, at the age of nine, he discovered his remarkable ability: he was able to solve his teacher's maths question without needing to write down calculations.
Everybody in his hometown in Canada thought he would become a maths teacher. And in a way he has. He is an edutainer, a person who educates and entertains at the same time. He is dedicated to helping adults and students get over their fear of maths.
Because of his skills, the Guinness Book of Records listed him in the category of the "Fastest Calculator" among humans in 2001. He is also the author of Math Magic for Kids and Math Magic. Scott has appeared on many television shows all over America, such as The Oprah Winfrey Show and Larry King Live. But it was after his appearance on Regis Philbin's talk show that he became known as the "Human Valculator".
It is hard to explain how brains like his work. But if you are interested in the subject, you can find out more in the recently published book The Mathematician's Brain.
What is his occupation?B) a edutainer
People with hearing problems often feel excluded from everyday activities or frustrated when trying to communicate. Most people misunderstand deafness. It's invisible and doesn't change the way you appear to other people, (1) _______.
When a person loses their hearing, speech sounds quieter, and unclear. Learining to lipread not only hels with communication, (2)________. It makes people with hearing problems feel less insecure during everyday communication.
Some people do find lipreading difficult, but they should not be discouraged. Once they develop their lipreading skills, (3)______. Taking part in conversations they used to avoid is not impossible any more.
Since some people talk very fast, or numble, or cover their mouths when they speak, (4)____. Everybody uses facial expressions and body language often without realising it. To lipreaders, these are clues to how someone is feeling: happy, sad, cross, etc.
Although learning to lipread takes time, patience and understanding, (5)______. While you learn, you're developing your confidence, you feel less isolated, and your communication ability becomes stronger.
A) they can be understood
B) but it also improves self-confidence
C) but it does the way you feel
D) they become active in everyday communication
E) its rewards are immense
F) other strategies have to be used
F) other strategies have to be used
Dear Judy,
It was great to hear from you. Sorry it's taken me a while to reply, but I've been up to my eyes in studying recently. I'm pleased to hear that you (1)_____ made loads of new friends at college. Patrick sounds nice. I'd like to meet (2)_____.
Actually, I'm writing to ask you what you are doing the last weekend in June. I was wondering (3)_____ you'd like to come down and spend a few days with me and my family. How (4)_____ bringing Patrick with you? Please try to come. I'm really looking (5)_______ to seeing you.
Write soon and let me know.
Love,
Daisy
A) him
B) about
C) had
D) he
E) if
F) to
G) forward
H) of
I) have
B) about
Hi. Here's the essay I promised you. It's not perfect, I know, but I tried really hard and I couldn't write anything better.
A) Don't be sorry.
B) It's the best I could do
C) It's hard to do.
D) Don't go.
E) I'm not coming.
F) Don't miss it.
G) Stay with me.
It's the best I could do.
Robert,
Last night I went to the restaurant you'd told me about. It's really nice place. I tried the prawn cocktail as you'd recommended and it was excellent. The mushroom soup was a bit disappointing. However, I have never tasted such delicious seafood risotto. You should try it the next time you go there. Liam
What does Liam recommend?
A) the soup
B) the prawns
C) the risotto
the risotto
Imagine being able to calculate 385+742-639 divided by 219 - all in your head in a matter of seconds. Actually, there is a man who can really do that and more. He is Scott Flansburg.
He can subtract, multiply divide and find square and cube roots in his head instantly without a calculator and has been entertaining people with his maths skills all over America for 20 years.
It all started 40 years ago when, at the age of nine, he discovered his remarkable ability: he was able to solve his teacher's maths question without needing to write down calculations.
Everybody in his hometown in Canada thought he would become a maths teacher. And in a way he has. He is an edutainer, a person who educates and entertains at the same time. He is dedicated to helping adults and students get over their fear of maths.
Because of his skills, the Guinness Book of Records listed him in the category of the "Fastest Calculator" among humans in 2001. He is also the author of Math Magic for Kids and Math Magic. Scott has appeared on many television shows all over America, such as The Oprah Winfrey Show and Larry King Live. But it was after his appearance on Regis Philbin's talk show that he became known as the "Human Valculator".
It is hard to explain how brains like his work. But if you are interested in the subject, you can find out more in the recently published book The Mathematician's Brain.
What is his country of origin?
A) The USA
B) Canada
C) The UK
B) Canada
People with hearing problems often feel excluded from everyday activities or frustrated when trying to communicate. Most people misunderstand deafness. It's invisible and doesn't change the way you appear to other people, (1) _______.
When a person loses their hearing, speech sounds quieter, and unclear. Learining to lipread not only hels with communication, (2)________. It makes people with hearing problems feel less insecure during everyday communication.
Some people do find lipreading difficult, but they should not be discouraged. Once they develop their lipreading skills, (3)______. Taking part in conversations they used to avoid is not impossible any more.
Since some people talk very fast, or numble, or cover their mouths when they speak, (4)____. Everybody uses facial expressions and body language often without realising it. To lipreaders, these are clues to how someone is feeling: happy, sad, cross, etc.
Although learning to lipread takes time, patience and understanding, (5)______. While you learn, you're developing your confidence, you feel less isolated, and your communication ability becomes stronger.
A) they can be understood
B) but it also improves self-confidence
C) but it does the way you feel
D) they become active in everyday communication
E) its rewards are immense
F) other strategies have to be used
E) its rewards are immense
Dear Judy,
It was great to hear from you. Sorry it's taken me a while to reply, but I've been up to my eyes in studying recently. I'm pleased to hear that you (1)_____ made loads of new friends at college. Patrick sounds nice. I'd like to meet (2)_____.
Actually, I'm writing to ask you what you are doing the last weekend in June. I was wondering (3)_____ you'd like to come down and spend a few days with me and my family. How (4)_____ bringing Patrick with you? Please try to come. I'm really looking (5)_______ to seeing you.
Write soon and let me know.
Love,
Daisy
A) him
B) about
C) had
D) he
E) if
F) to
G) forward
H) of
I) have
G) forward