Section 2. Reading. I’ve got some great news

Text 1

Ex.1. Read the text.

Dear Sarah

I’ve got some great news. Richard and I are going on holiday for a whole month.

Guess where – Hawaii!

We’re leaving on 1^st June. We both love swimming, so we are going to stay at a fabulous hotel right next to the beach. I am going to relax as much as possible because I’m quite tired after working hard all this year.

We are coming back from our holiday on 30^th June, and I’ve got lots of plans for the rest of the summer. First I’m going to work at a café because I want to earn some extra money and buy a new car. I’m also going to join a gym to lose some weight. Finally, I want to find a better job in autumn, so I’m going to start a computer course.

Oh, I nearly forgot! On 16^th August we’re having a garden party to celebrate Richard’s birthday. Please, try to come. You’re welcome to spend the night here.

Well, that’s all for now. Hope to see you soon.

Love.

Jenny.

Ex.2. Answer the questions.

1. Where is Jenny going to spend her summer holiday?

______________________________________

2. What is Jenny going to do during her holiday?

______________________________________

3. What are Jenny’s plans for the rest of the summer?

______________________________________

4. When is Jenny having a party? Why?

______________________________________

Ex.3. Read Jenny’s letter and tick (V) what Jenny is going to do this summer and put a cross

(X) next to what she isn’t going to do. Then look at the list and make sentences, as in

the example.

Example: Jenny isn’t going to stay at a fabulous hotel.

Text 2

AN IMPORTANT VISITOR

Ex.1. Read the text.

The platform of Portsbridge station is full of people. They are waiting for an important visitor the Queen. They are expecting her to arrive soon. She is going to open a new secondary school Portsbridge Comprehensive. The Mayor’s secretary is telling him about the plans for the day.

She’ll be here soon. We’ll wait until we see the train.

1. When the train stops, the band will start playing.

2. Your son will give her some flowers when she gets off the train.

3. You will make a speech before she leaves the station.

4. As soon as she arrives at the school, the children will begin cheering.

5. After she opens the school, we’ll go to the town hall.

6. When she gets to the Town Hall, you’ll make another speech.

7. After you make the speech, we’ll have lunch.

8. Before she leaves Portsbridge, you’ll give her a present from the town.

Ex.2. Answer the questions.

Ex.3. Complete these sentences.

1. When the train stops, ____________________________________

2. When she gets off the train, _______________________________

3. Before she leaves the station, ______________________________

4. As soon as she arrives at the school, _________________________

5. After she opens the school, ________________________________

6. When she gets to the Town Hall, ____________________________

7. After the Mayor makes the speech, __________________________

8. Before she leaves Portsbridge, ______________________________

Ex.4. Write answers.

1. What will you do when you get home tonight? ________________________

2. What will you do after you have dinner? ________________________

3. What will you do before you go to bed? ________________________

4. What will you do as soon as you get up? ________________________

Text 3

AN ENGLISH WEDDING

Read the text and answer the questions.

This is an English wedding. They are standing on the steps outside the church. The bride is wearing a long white dress and is holding some blue flowers in her left hand. The groom is wearing a traditional morning suit and is holding a top hat in his right hand. They are both smiling because they are very happy.

In a few minutes, they are going to get into a Rolls-Royce and drive to a big hotel for the reception. At the reception they are going to cut the cake and drink champagne. Then they are going to open all their presents. Some people are going to make speeches and both of mothers are going to cry.

At three o’clock they are going to leave the reception and drive to Heathrow Airport. They are going to fly to Bermuda. They are going to spend their honeymoon in a villa by the sea. They are going to be happy for ever and ever and have a lot of children.