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A busy day

The January sales started and when the girls arrived at Browns department store, where they worked, there were a lot of people queuing along the street. 30 _____ the time before Christmas had been very busy for shop assistants, they were shocked by such a big crowd outside the shop.

“I’ve never 31 _____ such a queue! Do they think we’re going to be giving the stuff away or something?” Anna asked her friend Lucy.

“Well, you know what they say --- the early bird catches the worm, and 32 _____ to the radio, some people have been queuing all night in London to get the best bargains,” Lucy said. “Let’s think positively --- if we are busy, the time will go quicker.”

On her 33 _____ to the cosmetics department Anna was wondering if they would even have time for their breaks or lunch-hours. And she was quite right as there was no chance of a morning break but at last the girls were given 34 _____ to go for a shortened lunch break and they met up in the staff dining room.

“My God,” Lucy said as they stood at the counter. “I’ve actually had two ladies almost come to fight over a dress. I could 35 _____ calm them down.”

“It hasn’t been much better in the perfume and cosmetics department,” Anna remarked. “I ran out of Chanel perfume within an hour and the customers got angry with me, as if it was my 36 _____! I’ll tell you, at one point I was ready to walk out!”

That was really busy time for them. After all, the worst of the sales rush should be over soon.

1. 1) harm 2) shame 3) blame 4) fault

You have received an email message from your English-speaking pen-friend Kate:

Write an email to Kate.

In your message:
– answer her questions;

– ask 3 questions about her brother’s hike.

Write 100–140 words.

Remember the rules of email writing.

Imagine that you are doing a project on natural disasters. You have found some data on the subject — the results of a survey conducted among Zetlanders (see the pie chart below).

Comment on the data in the pie chart and give your opinion on the subject of the project.

Write 200–250 words.
Use the following plan:

– make an opening statement on the subject of the project;

– select and report 2–3 facts;

– make 1–2 comparisons where relevant and give your comments;

– outline a problem that can arise when a natural disaster occurs and suggest a way of solving it;

– conclude by giving and explaining your opinion on the impact of natural disasters on our life.

Imagine that you are preparing a project with your friend. You have found some interesting material for the presentation and you want to read this text to your friend. You have 1.5 minutes to read the text silently, then be ready to read it out aloud. You will not have more than 1.5 minutes to read it.

As the world's population grows, there will be less and less space available for housing. One solution for the future could be 'vertical villages'. These are buildings that have other purposes besides residential use. Designs exist for vertical villages that have shops, libraries and other facilities on the lower floors in a square-shaped base. On top of the base are apartments for 60 or 70 families, within a more traditional tower block shape. The plans for the vertical villages have been developed with families in mind. They include 'sky gardens', cafes and even swimming pools close to the apartments.

Making use of space in this way will have a huge impact on the way people live in cities. However, it will be a positive development because we will use urban spaces more efficiently and it will be better for the environment.

Task 2. Study the advertisement.

Sun, swim, and family time — all by the lake!

You are considering renting a summer house near a lake for your family. In 1.5 minutes you are to ask four direct questions to find out about the following:

1) size of the house and number of bedrooms

2) distance to the lake

3) availability of a garden or outdoor space

4) price for two weeks in July

You have 20 seconds to ask each question.