The 23rd of April. Friday,
Open
Close
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Write
Point
Touch
Give
Draw
Pass
1. Please
open
your books to page twelve.
2.
me the pencil sharpener now?
3. You have to
pictures of animals.
4. Wild animals are dangerous. You shouldn't
them.
5.
me that bag
6. Don't
at people. It's rude.
7.
me a letter about your family. Ok?
8. Quickly!
the door. It's cold outside.
9. Class is over. Can you please
your books.
A wealthy American business magnate, playboy, and ingenious scientist, Anthony Edward "Tony" Stark suffers a severe chest injury during a kidnapping. When his captors attempt to force him to build a weapon of mass destruction, he instead creates a mechanized suit of armor to save his life and escape captivity. Later, Stark develops his suit, adding weapons and other technological devices he designed through his company, Stark Industries. He uses the suit and successive versions to protect the world as Iron Man. Although at first concealing his true identity, Stark eventually publicly reveals himself to be Iron Man.
Initially, Iron Man was a vehicle for Stan Lee to explore Cold War themes, particularly the role of American technology and industry in the fight against communism. Subsequent re-imaginings of Iron Man have transitioned from Cold War motifs to contemporary matters of the time.
1 A has decided to learn a language
A: I’ve decided to try and learn a foreign language.
B: Have you? Which language (1) are you going to learn?
A: Spanish.
B: (2) Are you going to do a course?
A: Yes, (3) it starts next week.
B: That’s great. I’m sure (4) you’ll enjoy it.
A: I hope so. But I think (5) it will be quite difficult.
2 A wants to know about B’s holiday plans
A: I hear (1) you are going on holiday soon.
B: That’s right. (2) We are going to FInland.
A: I hope (3) you’ll have a nice time.
B: Thanks. (4) I’ll send you a postcard and (5) I’ll get in touch with you when (6) I get back.
3 A invites B to a party
A: (1) I’m having a party next Saturday. Can you come?
B: On Saturday? I’m not sure. Some friends of mine (2) are coming to stay with me next week, but I think (3) they’ll have gone by Saturday. But if (4) they are still here, (5) I won’t be able to come to the party.
A: OK. Well, tell me as soon as (6) you know.
§ B: Right (7) I’ll phone you during the week.
4 A and B are two secret agents arranging a meeting. They are talking on the phone.
A: Well, what time (1) are we meeting?
B: Come to the café by the station at 4 o’clock. (2) I’ll be waiting for you when (3) you arrive. (4) I’ll be sitting by the window and (5) I’ll be wearing a bright green sweater.
A: OK. (6) Is agent 307 coming too?
B: No, she can’t be there.
A: Oh. (7) Shall I bring the documents?
B: Yes. (8) I’ll explain everything when (9) I see you. And don’t be late.
A: OK: (10) I’ll try to be on time.