III. Speaking.

Your friends from another country are going to visit your capital city and have asked

you to tell them about it. Include this information:

· episodes from the city’s history;

· a few facts about its places of interest;

· your recommendations for sightseeing tours.

EXAMINATION CARD 14

I. Reading

Read the text and decide if the statements are T (True) or F (False).

Hi! I’m Jake.

I have returned to my hometown of Wilson Creek after an absence of 10 years. So

many things have changed around here. When I left Wilson Creek, there was a small

pond on the right as you left town. They have filled in this pond and they have built a

large shopping mall there. A new post office has also been built just across from my old

school.

There is a baseball stadium on the outskirts of Wilson Creek which has been changed completely. They have now added a new stand where probably a few thousand people could sit. It looks really great.

The biggest changes have taken place in the downtown area. They have changed the

centre into a walking zone and you can’t drive there anymore. A European-style fountain has been built and some benches have also been added along with a grassy area and a new street cafe.

My street looks just the same as it always has but a public library has been built in

the next street along. There used to be a great park there but they have cut down all

the trees which is a pity. The library now has a large green area in front of it but it’s

not the same as when the park was there.

Another improvement is the number of new restaurants that have opened in Wilson

Creek. A Chinese and an Italian restaurant have opened in the town centre and a Mexican restaurant has opened near my home. Which is where I am going tonight!

1. Jake’s school doesn’t exist anymore.

2. They have improved the baseball stadium.

3. Jake likes the newlook baseball stadium.

4. It’s only possible to reach the downtown area on foot.

5. The buildings in the centre of the town look European.

6. Jake’s street hasn’t changed much.

7. He is sad about the park being ruined.

8. Jake is going to eat Italian food tonight.

II. Writing.

Imagine that you have arrived at the summer camp. Write an e-mail (35-45 words) to your parents after reaching your destination. Tell them how things are going. Include this information:

· weather conditions;

· location;

· accommodation.

III. Speaking.

You have just come back from Great Britain. Talk about this country. Include the information:

· location;

· climate;

· parts of the country;

· people.

Examination Card 15