2017-12-16
1546
A. The goldfish is a type of carp that are usually gold, gold and black, or gold and white in colour. They are easy to keep at home in aquariums or ponds. Goldfish came originally from China. They can grow up to 12 in. (30 cm) long and may live for 20 years or more.
B. The sea horse is a fish, but it doesn’t look like a fish at all. Its head looks like a pony’s, and its tail is like a snake’s. Sea horses can be found in nearly all warm seas. They belong to the pipefish family, and their food is small sea animals and eggs of other fish. Sea horses never eat a dead thing. There are about 50 different kinds or species of sea horses. Sea horses are seen only in the summer and they are known as summer fish. Nobody knows what happens to them in the winter.
C. Once elephants used to inhabit many parts of the Earth. Now they are found in their wild state only in Africa and tropical Asia. Elephants are the largest land animals, and in many ways, among the most interesting. They are wild, gentle and clever. Some of them are easily trained. Indian elephants, for example, can be trained to move and carry heavy things. African elephants are harder to tame. They live almost as long as people. Nowadays most of them are protected by law.
D. Kangaroos live mostly to the south of the equator. They mainly live on grassy plains and feed on plants. There are more than 50 kinds of kangaroo. Red and grey kangaroos are the largest. A red kangaroo may be taller than a man. Grey kangaroos can move at a speed of 25 miles per hour, or 40 km per hour. Their long tails help them to balance. The smallest of all are rat kangaroos. They are about the size of a rabbit.
Step 5
Аудиозапись № 9 к упражнению 1
— What are you going to do tonight, Ron?
|
|
|
— Nothing special. I may go out for a walk or read a book. And what about you, Jane?
— I usually spend my evenings in front of the telly. Tonight there is my favourite serial on Channel 2 and another serial on Channel 5. I watch them both.
— Really? I never match serials. I believe they take up too much time.
— What do you watch then?
— I may watch a good comedy. From time to time I watch documentaries and I regularly watch the nine o’clock news.
— I watch the news too and I never miss a good concert.
— I see. Personally, I prefer to spend more time outdoors or meet my friends. I like to do something active. Watching television is not in my line.
Аудиозапись № 10 к упражнению 3
It is Saturday morning. Mr Robin Warren has just arrived home. He is talking to his butler Luke. He wants to know if everything is ready for the party.
R. W.: Good morning, Luke! Do you think everything has been done yet?
L.: I am sure, sir. I know that the hall has been decorated, the flowers have been bought and put in the vases. The tables have been prepared and extra chairs have been brought in. Would you like to walk about the house and see it for yourself?
R. W.: Yes, Luke, I think I would. What about the windows and the curtains?
L.: The windows have been cleaned and the curtains have been washed and hung. The hall looks very impressive, indeed, especially when all the lamps are turned on.
R. W.: Yes, it is not bad-looking, I agree. But, Luke, how about the invitation cards? Have they been sent to all the visitors?
L.: Quite so, sir. By the way, I know you like to have live music, so some musicians have been invited. I’m glad to inform you, sir, that their instruments are just being unpacked and they are being put in the big sitting room at the moment.
R. W.: Good, Luke, and the dishes? Has everything been cooked?
L.: Certainly, sir. Your favourite cake is being finished at the moment, and the tables will be laid a bit later.
Step 6
