A trip to London

Rick

Last summer, my parents and I went to see my brother in London. Our hotel was near his university and he showed us around the city. We used the buses a lot and I was surprised at how fast they were. I got a bit bored in the museums we visited, but I loved the shopping streets and I bought some amazing jeans. I thought London was an interesting place and every evening I wrote in my notebook about what we did that day.

Craig

My trip to London last month with my family was great. When we arrived at the hotel, Dad booked a sightseeing trip with a guide. As we travelled around, I thought London was an amazing city. The streets were exciting and everybody seemed to be wearing the latest fashions. One morning, we took a train to Oxford to see the museums and university buildings there. The journey was only an hour and we went back to London that night.

Martin

When Mum took me to London, we stayed in her friend's apartment. Her friend knew London well and wrote a list of things we should see. She also left us a map of the underground and told us to use that instead of the buses. I'm glad she did, because the streets were full of taxis and people! We saw many interesting things, but best of all was the museum at the Tower of London. The Crown Jewels and some amazing clothes worn by British kings and queens are
kept there.

For each question, choose the correct answer.

A trip to London

Rick

Last summer, my parents and I went to see my brother in London. Our hotel was near his university and he showed us around the city. We used the buses a lot and I was surprised at how fast they were. I got a bit bored in the museums we visited, but I loved the shopping streets and I bought some amazing jeans. I thought London was an interesting place and every evening I wrote in my notebook about what we did that day.

Craig

My trip to London last month with my family was great. When we arrived at the hotel, Dad booked a sightseeing trip with a guide. As we travelled around, I thought London was an amazing city. The streets were exciting and everybody seemed to be wearing the latest fashions. One morning, we took a train to Oxford to see the museums and university buildings there. The journey was only an hour and we went back to London that night.

Martin

When Mum took me to London, we stayed in her friend's apartment. Her friend knew London well and wrote a list of things we should see. She also left us a map of the underground and told us to use that instead of the buses. I'm glad she did, because the streets were full of taxis and people! We saw many interesting things, but best of all was the museum at the Tower of London. The Crown Jewels and some amazing clothes worn by British kings and queens are
kept there.

Saul Green, teenage triathlete

Seventeen-year-old Saul is one of the best teenage triathletes in Britain and has a great future ahead of him. He swims, cycles or runs every day to get better at his sport, and hopes one day to win gold at the Olympic Games. 'My parents think I'll be good enough to take part, but I know I'Il only improve with their help,' says Saul.

Saul has raced in Australia, Russia and China, and last year he lived in the USA and trained with a coach there. Unfortunately, he missed lots of school, so he decided to return to the UK. 'I was lucky because I wanted to go to university, and my teachers gave me the extra lessons I needed,' he explains.

Saul gets up at 6 a.m. every morning so he can go for a run before school, but he doesn't mind doing this. He makes sure he gets back in time for a healthy breakfast of fruit and cereal. He thinks it's a pity that he has to go to the gym every evening, but he knows it helps him stay fit.

Saul often goes on long bike rides. On his last ride he planned to do 50 kilometres, but he had to dо more because he took the wrong road and didn't know where he was. He used the map on his
phone to get back, but it was still very late when he finally got home.

For each question, choose the correct answer.

Amelia Earhart

Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897 in Kansas, USA. When she was young, she spent lots of time with her sister Muriel. They liked playing outdoors and had all (19)........... of adventures together.

When Amelia finished school, she wasn't sure what she wanted to do. (20)........... in December 1920, Amelia and her father went on a plane ride at an air show. As (21).............. as the plane took off, Amelia knew she wanted to (22)............. a pilot.

Amelia worked hard to get her flying license and to buy a plane of her own. In 1928, she was invited to (23)................ part in the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean with pilots Bill Stultz and Slim Gordon. On June 18, 1928, after twenty-one hours of flying, they (24)............. safely in Wales, UK.

FROM: Josh

TO: Malcom

My dad's taking my brother and (0)............. friend to go camping next weekend, and he says I can invite a friend to go (25)............ us. I'm sure it'll be fun. (26).............. you want to come too?

We're going to a campsite not far (27).............. here. It's called Pine Tree Lake. We'll take most of the things we'll need including a tent, so you don't need (28)................. bring much. Just pack some warm clothes because (29).................. gets cold at night.

I hope you can come. (30)................. don't you ask your parents tonight? Email me back and let me know.

Writing

Part 6

QUESTION 31

Last weekend you went to the cinema to see a film.

Write an email to your English friend, Alex

In your email, say:

• who you went to the cinema with
• what the film was called
• what you thought about the film

Write 25 words or more.

Writing

Part 7

QUESTION 32

Look at the three pictures.

Write the story shown in the pictures.

Write 35 words or more.