Read the paragraph and choose the correct heading. The origin of her talent The first literary work of J. K. Rowling…

18 Thinking Complete the sentences in a way that is true about yourself. cap hemework 1 I want to do my Englisch 2 I’m starting to read new $ I hope to Tenjoy 5 6 I love Thate​

2. Open the brackets and complete the text.
In 1877 Anna Sewell, an English author, saw the success of she (she)
novel Black Beauty. The novel is one of the best-selling books.
(Many)
than fifty million (copy) have been sold worldwide since. In 2003
the novel (to list) at number 58 on the BBC’s survey The Big
Read. The story is told by the horse
(name) Black Beauty.
(start) with its carefree days as a colt on an English farm with
his mother and page after page comes to difficult life
(pull) cabs
in London. Black Beauty describes people it meets,
(they) cruelty
and kindness. And the horse teaches how to treat
(person) with
sympathy and respect.​

Hobbies and Qualities Task 1. Read the text. One of the statements below expresses the main idea of the passage. One statement is too general, or too broad. The other explains only part of the passage; it is too narrow. Label the statements M for main idea, B for too broad, and N for too narrow. 1. Aretha Franklin became one of the stars of rock and roll. 2. 3. Gospel music influenced emerging rhythm and blues talents. Franklin grew up singing gospel music in church. Queen of Soul Aretha Franklin, the «queen of soul,» grew up singing in the choir at church. Her father was a preacher and her mother a gospel singer. In her youth, Franklin worked with some of gospel music’s greatest stars, such as Mahalia Jackson and Clara Ward. By the age of 12, Franklin was singing solos. These highlighted the beauty and power of her voice. By the age of 14, Franklin has recorded her first gospel album. At the age of 18, Franklin moved to New York to pursue her career as a singer. Talent scouts offered her several contracts, and she signed with one of the companies. Franklin made many albums over the next few years, but her talents were not fully expressed. Instead of rhythm and blues, Franklin was performing only pop and jazz. In 1966, when her contract expired, Franklin signed with another company. Now she was able to focus on her rhythm and blues roots while weaving in gospel and rock. The styles mixed well with her natural talents, and provided a showcase for her soulful voice. Over the next few years, Franklin sold millions of albums. She recorded many hits such as «Respect» and «Chain of Fools». In 1987 Franklin was inducted into the rock and Roll Hall of Fame. She was the first woman to receive this tribute. Task 2. Read the text again. Two of the statements below present facts, which can be proved. The other statement is an opinion, which expresses someone’s thoughts or beliefs. Label the statements F for fact and O for opinion. 1. 2. 3. Franklin is the best singer of all time. Franklin was inducted into the rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Franklin focused on rhythm and blues blended with gospel and rock music.​

Answer the questions.
1. What kind of genres do you know in English?
2. What kind of books do you prefer to read?
3. What English writers do you know?​

Match the words to form collocations
1 talent A effects
2 film B tune
3 sound C actrerss
4 catchy D music
5 rock E industry​

Complete the questions with the correct form of the verbs given. 1 What film as Jack Sparrow? 2 Which cartoon family (create)? 3 What dance (make) famous? 4 Which sport (play)? 5 Which statue to the US in 1886? Johnny Depp Matt Groening Michael Jackson Anna Kournikova the French the (star) in (give)​

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Read the article, then read the questions and underline the key
words. Think of paraphrases. Now answer them.
Which person .
1 has a part-time job?
2 never sleeps in at the weekend?
3 goes online every day?
4 knows what they want to do
when they are older?
5 likes to be in the fresh air?
6 dislikes reading non-fiction?
7 likes to watch films?
8 loves to hang out in London?​

2 Listen again and answer the questions. 1 Why is Josie famous? 2 Where did she work in the past? 3 What does her boyfriend do? 4 What did she win in the competition? 5 What is she going to do first? 6 What does she think is the most important thing a good cook needs to do? WRITING A text about a talent show

B. Read again and answer the questions. 1. What time does Emma go to school? 2. What does Emma watch on the telly? 3. Where does Emma go with her brother? . What is Emma’s favourite band? What does Emma do on Sunday evenings? Who usually has lunch with Emma’s family? 14​

1 Types of fiction Read the extracts. What kind of books do you think they come from? Discuss with your partner. ● • fantasy • romance comedy horror crime • science fiction ●​