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Assignment for 21.11 25
Navigate Reading The secrets of a successful education / Top of the class/ slides 79-80
Read , write down all the unknown words and be ready to discuss in class
achieved-հասել է
completely-ամբողջությամբ
prepare-պատրաստել
entrance-մուտք
builders-շինարարներ
able-կարող է
protect-պաշտպանել
competition-մրցակցություն

Assignments for 20.11.25
Navigate. Watch the video and answer the questions on slide 75/ 2,3,4
Navigate . Review slide 76 2a, 3a, 4a


slide 75/ 2,3,4

subway lines — underground train routes
crossing the city — moving from one side to another
narrow streets — very small and tight streets
subway station — a place where people enter/exit the subway
metro system — the whole transport system of underground trains
busy traffic — a lot of cars on the roads causing slow movement

a. There are 16 districts in Beijing.
b. Beijing has a population of over 21 million people.
c. The Beijing subway started in 1969.
d. Each week around 10 million people use the subway.
e. They want to expand the Beijing subway to 30 lines.
f. In the future, the Beijing subway will have more than 1,000 kilometres of track.
g. By 2050, China will have almost half the world’s metro lines.

a. What is the best way to get across your city? What is the worst way?

The best way to get across my city is usually by public transport, especially the bus, because it’s cheap and reliable. The worst way is driving during rush hour because the streets get very crowded.

b. Describe the public transport in your city. What do you like/dislike about it?

My city has buses and minibuses. I like that they come often and go almost everywhere. I dislike that they can get crowded and sometimes the traffic makes them slow.

76 2a, 3a, 4a

1. Everybody who visits this country needs a visa.
2. For local food, it’s better to try the port area. There’s nowhere good to eat near the museum.
3. If you need somewhere to change money, there are banks in the main square.
4. It’s a good idea for everyone to buy travel insurance.
5. Don’t take anything valuable with you when you visit the market.
6. It’s OK to try the local food, but don’t eat anything uncooked.

3a.The bold words are: traffic jam, fares, metro, bus pass, crowded.
When the trains are crowded you sometimes have to stand.
On long journeys I try to avoid motorways and main roads and use quieter routes.
Fares keep going up in my city the metro in particular is getting very expensive.
I hate sitting in a traffic jam for hours without even moving.
I buy my bus pass every month. It’s cheaper and more convenient

4a.

Words: accommodation, flight, sightseeing, souvenirs, visa

1. a document you need to enter a country –visa
2. things which remind you about your holiday – souvenirs
3. a journey by plane – flight
4. visiting places of interest – sightseeing
5. the place where you stay – accommodation
   
   5a

Slide72, ex8,9,10

8. Choose the correct form to complete the sentences. Compare your answers with a partner.

1. I feel excited when I visit new places.
2. It wasn’t surprising that we lost the match.
3. The increase in prices is very worrying.
4. Martha’s annoyed because you didn’t invite her.
5. I was fascinated to hear my uncle’s stories.

9.Complete the sentences with the correct form of the adjectives in the box.

Box: amazed, bored, confused, disappointed, embarrassed, excited, frightened, relaxed

1. I was so embarrassed when I forgot Eva’s name!
2. You were lost and it was dark. I can understand why you were frightened.
3. It was a very exciting race – we were jumping up and down.
4. The lessons are always the same, so the students get rather bored.
5. It was very relaxing to lie next to the swimming pool and have a drink.
6. Tim was disappointed when he saw he only got 65% in the exam.
7. Her directions to the town were a bit confusing.
8. Marie was amazed when her dog turned up after six months away.

10a.

-ing

1. This book is really interesting.
2. The movie was exciting from beginning to end.
3. His behavior was quite annoying yesterday.
4. The test was confusing for many students.

-ed

1. I felt tired after walking all day.
2. She was surprised by the results.
3. We were bored during the long lecture.
4. He looked worried about the exam.

Slide 67 ex3

1. Public transport is good, but it gets very crowded.
   e. buses, trains, etc. that everyone can use
   2. The main roads have special cycle lanes.
      k. big streets in a town/city
   3. The bus is the most convenient form of transport for me.
      a. easy and quick to use
   4. Buses are greener now than in the past.
      f. better for the environment
   5. Bus fares are expensive, but I have a bus pass.
      l. money that you pay for a journey
   6. There are often bad traffic jams on the motorway.
      h. lines of cars which can’t move or move slowly
   7. The trains are reliable – they usually leave on time.
      c. regular and efficient
   8. Train fares are much cheaper if you book in advance.
      b. before you travel