Reading 4 Read Anna's email to her English penfriend, Libby, ignoring
the gaps. What does she ask for advice about?
Inbox
Dear Libby
How are you? I've phoned your house a couple of times this
week but you weren't in! It's deleted some of my
contacts, Can you email me your mobile number again?
I've been here for five months and I still haven't had a
chance to visit you. Can you believe it? Now it's summer
and hundreds of people have arrived at the holiday camp,
Why don't you come and see me here instead?
There's plenty of room in my caravan!
The job is going really well and I've met some nice people
here. There's one guy who's really sweet. He's called Jack
I really like him, but I don't think he feels the same way
about me. Anyway, I think he's going out with Dani, the girl
Never mind. Actually, I do mind!
I went shopping in Leeds yesterday, What a disaster
And when I tried to change the jacket I bought last
week, the shop refused because I didn't have my receipt
I'm going to do all my shopping online from now on!
What can I do about Jack? Nothing, I guess. What do you
think?
Advice, please!
Love
from the gym
Anna
2) Much of the equipment in the office needs updating.
3) A car is a means of transport.
4) How many cigarettes do you smoke a day?
5) When I got to the theatre, they were already playing the second act.
6) Unusual facts, marvels are called phenomena.
7) The brown sweater is the best.
8) That was the most interesting movie I have ever seen.
9) Uncle Carl is really a sweet old man.
10) Which is the longest river, the Dnipro or the Dnister?
11) Fanny can sew dresses so well.
12) Taras drives dangerously.
13) Those apples look delicious. May I have one?
14) She often sneaks out of the house quietly.
15) I absolutely refuse to stay here any longer.
Muscle Contraction: Muscles are made up of bundles of individual muscle fibers. When these muscle fibers receive signals from the nervous system, they contract, which means they shorten and generate force. This contraction is the primary mechanism by which muscles create movement.
Muscle Groups and Antagonistic Pairs: Muscles often work in groups and pairs to create coordinated movements. For example, when you bend your arm at the elbow, the biceps muscle contracts, while the triceps muscle relaxes. These muscles are known as antagonistic pairs, as they have opposing actions.
Tendons and Bones: Muscles are attached to bones via tendons, which are strong connective tissues. When a muscle contracts, it pulls on the attached tendon, which, in turn, pulls on the bone, causing movement around the joint.
Muscle Fiber Types: Our muscles consist of different types of muscle fibers, including slow-twitch fibers and fast-twitch fibers. Slow-twitch fibers are responsible for endurance activities and sustained contractions, while fast-twitch fibers generate more force and are involved in quick, powerful movements.
Muscle Synergies: Multiple muscles often work together in a coordinated manner to perform complex movements. These muscle synergies involve the activation and synchronization of various muscle groups to produce smooth and efficient motions.
Fine Motor Control: In addition to larger movements, our muscles also enable fine motor control. Small, intricate movements, such as typing on a keyboard or holding a pen, require precise coordination of muscles and motor units to execute precise actions.