Exercise 1 Circle the correct answer.

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Reading

Exercise 1 Read the text.

William and Kate

His Royal Highness Prince William of Wales – now the Duke of Cambridge – and Miss Catherine Middleton – now her Royal Highness the Duchess of Cambridge are married in Westminster Abbey on Friday April 29th, 2011. They have known each other for many years, having first met at Andrew’s University in 2001. The public knew little about their friendship until they were first pictured there in June 2004.

Before going to University she took a year off, during which she studied at the British Institute in Florence and spent some time working in Chile. After graduating from St. Andrew’s in 2005 she worked in the fashion industry and later for her parents’ firm – a party-organizing business. Catherine’s hobbies include sports like tennis, swimming and sailing as well as photography and painting.

Before going to St. Andrew’s Prince William was educated at Eton College. During his gap year he took part in Army training exercises in Belize, spent more time in Chile teaching children and also worked in Africa. Since leaving University Prince William has followed a military career. In 2009 he trained to become a helicopter pilot. Alongside his military career Prince William has become involved in a number of charities, some of which reflect the interests of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

The royal couple announced their engagement on November 16th, 2010. Catherine’s engagement ring, a blue sapphire surrounded by fourteen diamonds had been Prince William’s mother’s engagement ring.

They have been married for three and a half years. They are a happy family with a son, George who was born in 2012. Catherine is loved not only by the Royal family, she is very popular with British people.

 

Exercise 2 Say whether the sentences are true or false.

1 Catherine and William studied at Eton together. - false

2 They are both keen on sport. - false

3 Before going to St. Andrew’s University they took a year off. - true

4 When William saw Kate for the first time he fell in love with her and made a proposal. - false

5 Kate’s family are involved in fashion business. - false

6 Prince William has followed the British royal family tradition to serve in the army. - false

 

Exercise 3 Answer the questions.

1 Where and when did they first meet? - They first met at Andrew’s University in 2001.

2 What are Catherine’s hobbies? - Catherine’s hobbies include sports like tennis, swimming and sailing as well as photography and painting.

3 What did she do during her gap year? - She studied at the British Institute in Florence and spent some time working in Chile.

4 What family tradition did Prince William follow after leaving the University? - Prince William has become involved in a number of charities, some of which reflect the interests of his late mother, Diana, Princess of Wales.

5 Where did they get married? - They got married in Westminster Abbey.

6 Can you describe Catherine’s engagement ring? - A blue sapphire surrounded by fourteen diamonds.

7 Who did the ring belong to before? - Prince William’s mother.

 

 

Speaking

Exercise 1 Match the beginnings (a-l) with the endings (1-12) of these questions.

a) Where … 1 you do for a living?

b) How many … 2 music do you listen to?

c) What does … 3 been to an English-speaking country?

d) Are … 4 you doing at this time yesterday?

e) How often do you … 5 do you come from?

f) What do … 6 you last go on holiday?

g) What kind of … 7 you studying for any exams at the moment?

h) How long … 8 brothers and sisters have you got?

i) Have you ever … 9 do you admire most?

j) When did … 10 your name mean?

k) What were … 11 have you been learning English?

l) Who … 12 see your parents?

a)-5 b)-8 c)-10 d)-7 e)-12 f)-1 g)-2 h)-11 i)-3 j)-6 k)-4 l)-9

 

Exercise 2 Rewrite these questions in the correct order.

a) learning/English/What/you for/are/? - What are you learning English for?

b) are/at/you/sort of things/What/good/? - What sort of things are you good at?

c) kind of things/What/in/are/interested/you/? - What kind of things are you interested in?

d) money/you/on/do/spend/most/What/? - What do you spend money most on?

e) clubs or groups/What/to/belong/you/do/? - What clubs or groups do you belong to?

f) What/about/kind of things/you/do/worry/? - What kind of thing do you worry about?

g) lunch/you/usually/Who/have/do/with/? - Who do you usually have lunch with?

h) in/you/do/confide/Who/? - Who do you confide in?

 

Vocabulary

Exercise 1 Circle the correct answer.

1. Which of following words does not describe marital status?

A single B lonely C divorced D married

2. People have got ten ____ on their feet.

A fingers B toes C elbows D knees

3. She’s got long hair and she wears it in a ____.

A fringe b wavy C moustache D ponytail

4. Which of the following words is opposite in meaning to the remaining three?

A gorgeous B ugly C beautiful D handsome

5. Which of the following words is opposite in the meaning to the remaining three?

A overweight B fat C plump D skinny

6. Which of the following is not a kind of underwear?

A pants B scarf C bra D boxer shorts

7. Emily’s very ____. She understands how other people feel.

A relaxed B sensible C sensitive D reliable

8. Chris is quite ____. He doesn’t talk about his personal life much.

A gentle B reserved C polite D stubborn

9. Lenny’s rather _____. Sometimes he behaves like a little child.

A immature B impatient C sensible D shy

10. Kitty’s very ____. She goes out with her friends almost every day.

A outgoing B talkative C quiet D sociable

11. I respect ____ people. I think it’s important to tell the truth.

A responsible B patient C honest D ambitious

12. Which of the following words is negative in meaning?

A brave B generous C reliable D selfish

13. I like Chris. He’s got a great _____ of humor.

A feeling B understanding C sense D feel

14. If you go jogging you usually wear trainers and a ____.

A suit B swimsuit C tracksuit D uniform

15. Which of the following is not a kind of shoes?

A high heels B shorts C trainers D sandals