2. The editor of a local newspaper has asked you to write an article outlining the types of aviation in your country (120-150 words)

Make a plan for your article before writing:

Introduction: Make a general statement about the popularity of aviation.

Paragraph 2: Choose positive aspects about aviation.

Paragraph 3: Choose negative aspects aviation.

C onclusion: State whether you think that there are more positive aspects than negative.

LISTENING #2

1. Listen to the conversation and write four basic training steps.

Every country has it’s own regulations but there are many places people can learn to fly a plane.In USA, you must be at least 16 years old to solo powered aircraft, and 17 to take the private pilot flight test.More than that,you can fly solo a glider at 14.Every time I went with my son to an air show,this is one of the topics I have discussed with different recreational pilots and aviation clubs members.In general, a flight student can learn the theory of flight from books, videotapes, audiotapes, or CD-ROMs purchased form the school,on-line or mail order catalogs. Some students take classes only during weekends.

The basic training consists in four steps:

• _______ ______________,

• ________ ____________ ________ ____________,

• _____ ______ ___________ _______ ___________,

• _________ ___________ ___________ ______ ______ _______.

Also, a medical examination performed by a certified aviation medical examiner which is required before the final test.

2. Scan the text then decide whether the sentences true or false ю

1. You should be 16 for solo powered aircraft. ……………………….

2. You can pass the private pilot flight test at 17 years old. …………..

3. M edical certificate is required before the final test. …………………

DEGREES OF COMPARISON OF ADJECTIVE

Watch grammar video “Degrees of comparison of

adjectives” and then proceed to exercises # 1 and 2.

1. Give the comparative forms of the adjectives.

big

careful

expensive

good

fat

famous

new

modern

young

cheap

delicious

rich

beautiful

nice

happy

supersonic

2. Compare the airplanes in the pictures with a partner using the words in the box to help you. Add you own ideas. Discuss with your groupmates.

Biggest-bigger

Expensive

Jet

Supersonic

Heavier

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SPEAKING Role play

WRITING

“An Aviation Film” and write an essay about aviation.