I (9) not come to hunt you.≫ He waited (10) an

answer from the lion, but as it was the branches of a tree holding his

bow, there was no answer. From that day onwards, for the rest of his

life, Koba never hunted again. He became a farmer.

3 Comment on the following issues.

People live a different places all over the world.

• Describe your living situation to a friend.

• Explain if you like the place where you are living and mention the

location and the conveniences.

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Variant 10

1 Read the text and mark () the following statements «True» or «False».

Whether we love them or hate them, we tend to magnify celebrities’

places in our lives.

The fact is, feeling closer than we are to the stars is not unhealthy,

at least for a majority of us. Through the media, reality shows and social

networking, it’s easier than ever to keep up with celebs in real time.

That kind of access creates what’s known as ≪the illusion of intimacy≫,

says Cooper Lawrence, author of ≪The Cult of Celebrity≫.

The direct access that many celebs provide makes us privy to many

details of their lives. And as Lawrence points out, many stars aren’t

exactly shy about sharing what outfits they’re wearing, what food they

are eating or what they are doing. We no longer have to rely only on

information from a star’s publicist, but are given a virtual front-row

seat to their fears, heartbreaks, successes and failures.

Most of the time, this behaviour is harmless. As Lawrence points

out, the more common problem is with what she refers to as ≪celebrity

fans≫. Intense levels of adoration for a celebrity can be linked to depression

and anxiety, she says.

(From «Is Your Obsession With Celebrities Unhealthy?»)

True False

1 To magnify celebrities’ places in our lives

means overemphasize.

2 For most people trying to get closer to the

celebrities is unhealthy.

3 Through the media we can feel closer than we

are to the stars.

4 The phrase ≪to keep up with somebody≫ means

to stay informed.

5 The phrase ≪to keep up with somebody≫ means

to have a final opinion.

6 Through social nets we are provided with lots

of private information about celebrities.

7 Most celebrities don’t want us to know much

about their life.

8 Most celebrities don’t mind that we get access

to some details of their lives.

9 Trying to learn more about stars is very

harmful.

10 Celebrity fans never have serious problems

connected with too much adoration.

24 Variant 10

2 Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

too with but party another by

prefer stunned than around

The cake is homemade, decorated with ≪Happy Birthday Sophie≫ in

red icing. We gather (1) the 4-year-old and sing the birthday

song. Cake comes (2) assorted flavours of ice cream. Sophie’s

friend Duncan grabs from (3) little guest’s plate, and the

adults make them share. When it’s finally time to (4) gifts,

Sophie’s (5) tired to care. Sophie’s not a party animal,

(6) she is a dog, as are Duncan and half the guests at the

feast arranged (7) Doggie Heaven, a Seattle bakery and boutique

for dogs. I’m visiting my hometown after several years of living in

Hong Kong, and I’m (8) by the contrast. In parts of Asia,

many people still (9) to cook a dog (10) pet