Task 1. Read the texts. Fifth Avenue
Fifth Avenue is a large avenue in New York City (U.S.). The avenue marks the line
dividing Manhattan into two parts, called the East Side and the West Side.
The nearest avenues, on either side, are Madison Avenue and Sixth Avenue, also known as
the Avenue of the Americas.
There are many famous sights, such as the New York Public Library, St. Patrick’s
Cathedral and Central Park. On Fifth Avenue there are many expensive shops like Gucci.
Oxford Street
Oxford Street is one of the most iconic street names in the country, especially amongst
shoppers and fashion enthusiasts. Oxford Street is the center of London’s retail scene and is
home to a huge list of high – end brands and luxury boutiques. From Gucci to Adidas, you
can fill your bags with all kinds of treasures as you stroll down Oxford Street.
Task 1. Complete sentences with words from text.
1. is one of the most iconic street names in the
country, especially amongst shoppers and fashion enthusiasts.
2. is a large avenue in New York City.
the line dividing Manhattan into two parts, called the East Side and the West Side.
3. On Fifth Avenue there are many expensive shops like .
4. From to , you can fill your bags with all kinds of
treasures as you stroll down Oxford Street
Read text again and answer for sentences “True” or “False”.
5. Oxford street divides into two parts : the East Side and the West Side.
6. Fifth avenue has got many sights:the New York Public Library, St.Patrick’s Cathedral and
Central Park.

1 When did you watch this performance?

2 Do not forget to get some/the juice from the freezer!

3 Glance at / look at what they have done!

4 Nobody was absent. All the members arrived.

5 Do not interrupt me! I am talking about important things.

6 What dialects of Arabic are spoken in the UAE?

7 How are they? They are fine, thanks.

8 Turn on/ off the gas!

9 What is your sister?или what does your sister do? She is a student.

10 Who played football in your family?

11 We are opening a new supermarket. The supermarket is likely to bring a good profit.

12 We were absolutely sure we would never see him again.

13 This issue was discussed at the yesterday’s symposium.

14 His grandparents live in a small house.

15 A car of my uncle или my uncle’s car is green.

16 To prevent further questions you need to listen attentively.

17 I want them to know all the details.

18 Who is this/it on this old picture?

19 When I entered the kitchen my mum was cooking dinner.

20 If you see him,tell him about this on my part.

21 I feel strong pain in the right side.

22 Do you have to study in summer? Или Must you study in summer?

23 This picture was created by a young artist.

24 Can they speak Chinese?

25 Need I go ( или do I need to go) there if I don’t  have a chance to talk to him?

helicopter 6. I am often called to rescue people, because I can take off and land in difficult places.

train 7. We had to wait for ages on the platform.

Motorcycle 8. I go very fast when I’m riding this, so it’s dangerous not to wear a helmet.

boat 9. The waves are coming right over the side, so we’re all getting wet!

taxi 10. The driver will take us to our door, and we’ll pay when we get there.

hot air balloon 11. We climbed into the basket and took off from a field. It was really quiet!

submarine 12. After we’d all got in, the door shut and we dived down under the water.