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Exereise l. Put in a / an or the
1. We enjoyed our holiday. … … … hotel was very nice.
2. ‘Can I ask... question?’ ‘Of course. What do you want to ask?’
3. My sister plays... piano every day because she wants to become... musician.
4. You look very tired. You need... holiday.
5. ‘Where's Tom?’ ‘He’s in… bathroom.’
6. Jane is... interesting person. You must meet her.
7. Excuse me, can you tell me how to get to… city centre.
8. ‘Shall we go out for... meal this evening?’ ‘Yes, that’s... good idea.’
9. It’s… nice morning. Let’s go for… walk.
10. Amanda is… student When she finishes her studies, she wants to be... journalist. She lives with two friends in... flat near... college where she is studying. … flat is small but she likes it.
11. My sister has got two children,... boy and... girl.... boy is seven years old and... girl is three. Her husband works in... factory but she hasn’t got... job at the moment.
Exercise 2. Complete these sentences. Choose from the list. Use the if necessary
capital police dinner lunch middle name sky television
1. We had… … … at a restaurant last night.
2. We stayed at a very nice hotel but I don't remember… … ….
3. … … … is very clear tonight. You can see all the stars.
4. Did you see the film on… … … last night?
5. Somebody was trying to break into the shop so I called… … ….
6. Tokyo is… … … of Japan.
7. ‘What did you have for… … …?’ ‘A salad.’
8. Iwoke up in… … … of the night.
Exercise 3. Complete the sentences. Sometimes you need the
1. If you want to catch a plane, you go to… … …
2. If you want to see a film, you go to… … …
3. If you are tired and you want to sleep, you go to… … …
4. If you rob a bank and the police catch you, you go to… … …
5. If you have a problem with your teeth, you go to… … …
6. If you want to study after you leave school, you go to… … …
7. If you are injured in an accident, you go to… … …
Unit XIII. Check yourself
1.
Gold is one of the world’s most prized possessions – from gold jewelry, (1)... … …. Learn about gold history and lore and discover why gold has beguiled mankind for thousands of years.
Gold has been one of mankind’s most revered substances since (2) … … …. Throughout history, great civilizations have built up treasuries of this precious metal, reserving golden objects for their most important rituals and ascribing miraculous powers to it.
The ancient Egyptians equated gold with the sun, the giver of life, and reserved its use for pharaohs only. The Etruscans created meticulously handwrought objects using fine granules and threads of gold, a technique still practiced today. The Chinese saw gold as the yang of the sun (with silver representing the moon's ying). To this day, Chinese (3)… … … jewelry of no less than 24-karat gold on their wedding day to ensure a lifetime of good luck and happiness. Meanwhile, the Incas called gold the “sweat of the sun.”
In some cultures, gold is even eaten to cure such ailments as arthritis, ulcers and tuberculosis.
One sign of gold’s lasting value: it has been used as a currency (4) … …. …. It is perceived as permanent wealth as opposed to paper currency and is bought in large quantities during times of crisis.
But perhaps the most alluring use of the sun-colored metal (5) … … …. In fact, three-quarters of the world’s gold mined each year is used to make jewelry. The metal’s permanence has made it a symbol of enduring love and heritage, and pieces are passed down from generation to generation. It is the recommending jewelry gift for couples celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary.
Exercise 1.
a – for more than 5,000 years
b – and Indian brides wear
c – gold fashion, gold investments and beyond
d – the beginning of time
e – has always been in jewelry
Exercise 2. Match the title with the text
a – Gold and the ancient Egyptians
b – Gold is my love
c – Gold: the Metal of the Sun
Exercise3. true, false, not stated
1. People has been fond of gold for a long time
2. Everyone in ancient Egypt could wear gold
3. Chinese and Egyptians brides wear jewelry on their wedding day
4. In Russia gold is even eaten to cure some illnesses
5. Gold is used mostly in jewelery
2.
The factors that have driven gold’s everlasting, universal appeal are numerous:
(A) It is estimated that all the gold ever mined would fit underneath the Eiffel Tower in Paris. It takes several tones of ore to produce just one ounce of gold.
(B) Jewelers throughout history have preferred gold to all other metals for its warm golden color. The metal also takes well to alloying with other metals, which has allowed metalsmiths to create a rainbow of shades for gold. For instance, mixing gold with copper creates rose gold; mixing gold with silver creates green gold; and mixing it with palladium produces white gold.
(C) The sheer amount of gold jewelry, coins and artifacts from ancient cultures on display in the world's museums is a testament to the metal's enduring beauty. It is extremely heavy, with one cubic foot weighing half a ton. Although pure gold is relatively soft, it becomes exceptionally strong when alloyed with other metals. Because of its indestructibility, gold is used by the electronics industry to create 10 billion tiny electrical contacts each year.
(D) Because of this purity, it is not affected by air, heat or moisture and is resistant to tarnish. These properties have helped make gold bullion such a valuable commodity.
(E) Gold is so easy to work with that a single ounce can be drawn out into an unbroken strand approximately 60 miles long. It can be melted or shaped to create any design.
Exercise 1.
1.Gold is beautiful
2. Gold is pure
3. Gold is extremely rare
4. Gold is extremely malleable
5. Gold is durable
