1. When were the first synthetic materials made? 2. How may the chemical fibres be subdivided? 3. What are rayons? 4. Why are synthetic fibres considered to be true man-made fibres? 5. Is it possible to order the necessary length or even properties of synthetic fibres? 6. What are the main advantages and disadvantages of synthetics? 7. What are the main uses of man-made fibres? 8. What synthetic fabrics do you know?
Ex.1
1. When was the telephone invented?
2. How is glass made?
3. When was Australia discovered?
4. What is silver used for?
5. When was television invented?
Ex.2.
1. I was feeling tired last night, so I went to bed earlier than usual.
2. I'd like to have a more reliable car. The one I've got keeps breaking down.
3. Unfortunately her illness was more serious we thought at first.
4. You look thinner. Have you lost weight?
5. I want a bigger flat. We don't have enough space here.
6. He doesn't study very hard. He's more interested in having a good time.
7. Health and happiness are more important than money.
8. The instructions were very complicated. They could have been simpler
9. There were a lot of people on the bus. It was more crowded than usual.
10. I like living in the countryside. It's more peaceful living in a town.
11. You'll find your way around the town more easily if you have a good map.
12. In some parts of the country, prices are higher than in others.
Сhoose the title for the story.
1. All Is Well that Ends Well. - Всё хорошо, что хорошо кончается.
2. Why Do Cats Wash after Dinner. - Почему кошки умываются после еды.
3. The Smart Bird. - Умная птичка.
к тексту подходит заголовок 2.
упражнение 45.
Answer the why-questions.
ответы :
1. A smart little Bird flew to a house because she wanted to have breakfast.
2. The grey Cat caught the Bird because he wanted to have breakfast too.
3. The grey Cat began to wash because he lives in the farmer`s house and he must do what the farmer`s family do.
4. The grey Cat didn`t find the Bird because it flew away.
5. The grey Cat said "I must wash after dinner" because the Bird flew away and the Cat didn`t have dinner.