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👉SKILLS
Reading
1. Read the notices. Tick (~) the appropriate box(es).
A. New club members wanted
We need members for the new science club. Must be between 12 - 14 years old. Must be creative and want to learn new things. Club members meet once a week on Sundays in the town library. If you are interested or want more details, send an email to: [email protected] or call 091234567
B. School speaking contest
Our school is organising an English- speaking contest about the planets in our solar system. Interested students create posters about a planet of their choosing and present them to the teachers.
Please contact your English teacher for more details no later than April 25 or send an email to: [email protected]
C. A talk about future means of communication
Are you interested in future means of communication? Do you want to learn about it from experts? Come and join our talk.
Time: 2 p.m., April 8
Place: School library
Phone 094738224 for more information.
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| 1. This notice mentions the age of the participants. | |||
| 2. Participants give a presentation. | |||
| 3. Participants discuss ways of communication in the future. | |||
| 4. Participants meet once a week. | |||
| 5. Interested people call for more details. |
Speaking
2. Work in pairs. Ask and answer about a device or an app you use for studying. Report your partner's answers to the class.
1. What kind of device / app is it?
2. How often do you use it?
3. What are the benefits of using it?
4. Are there any problems using it?
Listening
3. Listen to Mark talking about the solar system. Fill in each blank with no more than TWO words. 🎧
SOLAR SYSTEM
1. Many of the planets in our solar system have _____.
2. The four inner planets are quite small and have _____.
3. The asteroid belt has millions of rocky _____.
4. The outer planets are _____ and mostly made up of gas.
5. These outer planets all have thick layers of clouds and _____ around them.
Writing
4. Write a paragraph (80-100 words) about your favourite means of communication. You may use the following questions as cues.
1. What is your favourite means of communication?
2. How often do you use it?
3. What are the benefits of using it?
4. Do you think you will use it in the future?
My favourite means of communication is _______________________________
___________________________________________________________________________.
