2.32 Read the text. Add sentences a-e to the paragraphs. There is one sentence that
you do not need. Then listen and check.
a Maybe he'll change the number to 12%!
b So a building whose top floor is 50 may only
have 36 floors.
c In 2016 a lot of children will be eight years
old in China!
d Seven is a lucky number in most cultures.
e Eight is also a popular number in phone
numbers, addresses and PIN numbers.
Find the English equivalents of these words and phrases in the texts
in a broad sense, they learn skills, acquire knowledge about themselves, useful schemes, ways of learning, formal, informal, everyday life, for example, listening, trying, with good manners, ride a bike, give a phonecall, on their own initiative, bookshop, have exams, in most countries, early childhood, who isincharge, who is heading, in time, at about the same speed, classmates, must pass exams, diploma, evaluation of their success, gifted children, children with physical or mental disabilities, education for adults, continue after school, a large amount of money, citizens, general education, professional education, has as a goal, intelligent, responsible, well-informed, to pass a common cultural heritage, more than, trained professionals, primary education, lifelong learning, secondary schools, professional programs, carpentry, plumbing, professional training, individual, engineering, law
How are you? I hope you're well.
I think and hope that we can get to know each other through letters better. If you want I can help you with the Ukrainian or Russian languages.
Let me introduce myself. My name is Milena, I'm 16 years old and live in Cherkasy, it's near Kiev. I'm a pupil of the 10th grade, and I study in a special English class. So I have been learning English for 9 years and I love this language very much.
Lucy, what is it like to live in Australia? I don't know much about your country, so I would like you to tell me something about it. What are your hobbies and interests? What do you enjoy doing at the weekend or in your free time? Have you been to other countries? I love to travel, I have been to Poland, Slovakia, Romania, Estonia. But I think my next trips will be to Italy, Spain, the USA or New Zealand, because I adore these countries so much.
What is your favourite type of music or movies? Also, are you interested in swapping postcards?
I want to start collecting postcards from all over the world.
Well, that's all for now. I hope you're having a great day!
I look forward to hearing from you,
Your new pen pal,
Milena