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READING

Read the text and fill in the blanks (1-6) with parts of the sentences (A-G). One of the parts is unnecessary.

William Blake (1757-1827) is today regarded as one of the most original English writers and artists,1___________________________________________.

Born in London, he spent most of his years in the centre of the capital, but 2___________________; the streets of the metropolis became for him windows to infinite time and space.

Blake`s visions began early, and throughout his life he experienced what was, for him, direct contact with spirits of the long-dead, with angels, God and the devil. While modern psychiatry would consider Blake to have been under the spell of hallucinations, 3___________________________.

He was also not shy in describing the sources of his inspiration to his friends and colleagues. The eccentric reputation he thus gained did little to help him to commercial success; for most of his life his work was neglected, 4____________________________________.

But while his work was often out of step with his time, few of the best artists of his day doubted his technical ability. Trained as an engraver, he pushed forward the boundaries of that art by his own innovations, and combined it with his poetry to such an extent 5_____________________________. Among the best known (and easiest to understand) of his hand-illustrated books are Songs of Innocence and Songs of Experience, 6___________________________________________.

1. and he often lived near to poverty  

2. yet during his lifetime he was largely ignored and often called mad

3. that one cannot be properly understood without the other

4. for him the vision were real and directly inspired and guided his art

5. his visionary powers transformed everything around him                                                        

6. which contain some of the simplest and most beautiful lyrics in the English language  

7. he never quite left home          

GRAMMAR

1. Put the verbs into the correct Present Tense.

1. This man (to be) a writer. He (to write) books. He (to write) books since he was a young man. He already (to write) 10 books.

2. Lena (to be) a good girl.

3. She always (to help) her mother about the house.

4. Today she (to help) her mother since morning. They already (to wash) the floor and (to dust) the furniture.

5. Now they (to cook) dinner together.

6. What they (to do) now?  They (to work) in the study.

7. They (to work) there for three hours already.

8. You (to find) your notebook? No, I still (to look) for it. I already (to look) for it for two hours, but (not yet to find) it.

9. She (already to do) her homework for 2 hours, but she (not yet to do) half of it. She always (to do) it long.

10. Why (Billy/be) so naughty?  He (be) tired.

1.  Sue (look) for a new flat at the moment. Yes. She (not/can) find the right one.

2. The climate on the planet (become) warmer and warmer as the days go by.

3. Fred (forget) to write an essay for this Monday.

4. Why (you/taste) the soup? I think it (taste) a bit funny.

5. It (look) like their car has broken down again. Yes. They (look) for a new one at the moment.

2. Put the verbs into the correct future form (will, be going to, present simple or present continuous).

1. I love London. I (probably / go) there next year.

2. The examination (start) at 9.30. Don't be late!

3. What (wear / you) at the party tonight?

4. I haven't made up my mind yet. But I think I (find) something nice in my mum's wardrobe.

5. This is my last day here. I (go) back to England tomorrow.

6. Wait! I (drive) you to the station.

7. Would you like to play tennis? - No, I (study) for my vocabulary test tomorrow.

8. Does Miko know about the party next week? - I'm not sure. I (ask) her when I see her.

9. Look at the clouds – it (rain) in a few minutes.

10. Listen! There's someone at the door. I (open) the door for you.

3. Choose the correct word.

1. I think you might/ought to see a doctor.

2. Should/May I borrow your book, please?

3. I have to/could go to the grocery store. My fridge is empty.

4. You must/ought to be very hungry. Would you like an apple.

5. Could/Should you pass me some sugar?  I like sweet tea.

6. You must be/can’t be very proud of your son he is a champion.

7. You must be/should be exhausted after all your hard work.

8. She mustn’t/shouldn’t stay in bed all day unless she is ill.

9. It’s very late. The children must/can’t be sleeping.

10. Susan has broken her leg. She can’t/have to walk now.

4.  Fill in:  must(2), mustn’t, can, can’t, could(2), may, might, have to.

1. Guess what! Our team has just won the game. No way!                        

You ………. be joking!

1. Excuse me, sir. You ……… park here. It’s forbidden.  

2. How about to watch a movie? Sorry, but I ……… finish my homework.

3. Look! It’s Jane! No, it ………. be. She is in Paris on business.

4. ……….. I turn the light off, please?

5. ……….. I have your name, please?

6. I think it ……….. be warm soon.

7. ……….. you help me please? I think I got lost.

8. The streets ……….. get very slippery when it rains.

9. You ……….. be very thirsty, it’s hot outside.

WRITING

Write an article discussing pros and cons of travelling in the city by bike (100-150 words).

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