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From «Palms Grow in the Gulf» by Chris Carroll, National Geographic June 2004

They're actually visible to the naked eye from space: two palm tree-shaped artificial islands in the Persian Gulf, one three miles across, the other four and a half. For Dubai, the Palms, as they're officially called, are the keys to the future.

Once a minor trading port, this city-state in the United Arab Emirates rose to prominence as the Arabian Peninsula's flashiest metropolis, thanks in part to oil discoveries in the 1960s. But petroleum reserves are expected to dry up within 20 years, and the push is on to convert to an economy based on sun and fun.

One problem: Much of Dubai's 45-mile coastline is lined by ports and other facilities, so beaches for development were scarce. Not anymore. The two islands, each built of more than 130 million cubic yards of rock and sand, will create 75 miles of shoreline and feature houses, hotels, and a marine park. The first island will welcome guests by early 2006, the second in 2007. Already thousands of wealthy Middle Easterners and Europeans have bought homes here, betting the scene on the ground will compare favorably to the view from space.

1.     Which industry is Dubai looking to promote?

A.        the oil industry

B.        the tree industry

C.        the tourism industry

D.        the trade industry

2.     Which statement is true?

A.        The islands can be seen from space without the use of instruments.

B.        Dubai will be going into the tree farming business.

C.        Dubai is the capital of Saudi Arabia.

D.        Oil is the key to the future in Dubai.

3.     Dubai will have...

A.        a problem with its coastline in the year 2007.

B.        a major oil industry in 20 years.

C.        two artificial palm trees in the Arabian Peninsula.

D.        more foreigners coming to its country for vacation.

4.     The islands...

A.        will be made of rock and sand.

B.         are going to be called «the Keys».

C.         will revitalize the United Arab Emirates status as a world military power.

D.        will have a space telescope observatory on them.

5.     One problem with the development of Dubai's coastline was...

A.        the absence of the building materials needed.

B.        the lack of available coastline to build upon.

C.        getting the proper permits from the oil companies.

D.        not having the money to finance the project.

Text 2 «Teaching Writing in ESL Classes" from Techniques in Teaching Writing by Ann Raimes

When we learn a second language, we learn to communicate with other people: to understand them, talk to them, read what they have written and write to them. An integral part of participating fully in a new cultural setting is learning how to communicate when the other person is not right there in front of us, listening to our words and looking at our gestures and facial expressions. Visitors to another country will often have to leave a note for the mailman, fill out a customs declaration form, give written instructions, or write a thank-you letter.

But the fact that people frequently have to communicate with each other in writing is not the only reason to include writing as a part of our second-language syllabus. There is an additional and very important reason: writing helps our students learn. How? First, writing reinforces the grammatical structures, idioms, and vocabulary that we have been teaching our students.

 Second, when our students write, they also have a chance to be adventurous with the language, to go beyond what they have just learned to say, to take risks. Third, when they write, they necessarily become very involved with the new language; the effort to express ideas and the constant use of eye, hand, and brain is a unique way to reinforce learning. As writers struggle with what to put down next or how to put it down on paper, they often discover something new to write or a new way of expressing their idea. They discover a real need for finding the right word and the right sentence. The close relationship between writing and thinking makes writing a valuable part of any language course.

6.  In which situation would a person need to write in a second language?

A.     communication with a person standing in front of him or her

B.     filling out a customs declaration form at the airport

C.      learning the gestures and facial expressions of a new acquaintance

D.      asking about mail at the post office

7.  Which is not a reason to teach students of a second language to write?

A.     to reinforce grammatical structures

B.      to work on pronunciation

C.      to encourage students to be adventurous with the language

D.      to reinforce what the students have learned through the use of their eyes, hands, and brains

8.  The word «reinforces» can best be replaced by...

A.     stresses.

B.      teaches.

C.     shows.

D.      imagines.

9.  A writer must understand...

A.     sentence structure and pronunciation.

B.      grammar and vocabulary.

C.     new cultures and people.

D.      instructions and ideas.

10.       Writing helps you...

A.     speak more fluently.

B.     learn about other countries.

C.      discover new ways of expressing ideas.

D. understand facial expressions.

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1. Technology has given us plenty of things that improve our lives: computers, video, mobile phones. It has also given us cheaper and faster cars. Cars improve our lives in lots of ways but they also cause problems. What solutions can you suggest to solve the problems caused by cars?

–        What are the advantages of having one’s own car?

–        Describe the car you would like to have.

–        What is the nature of problems caused by cars?

–        Would you like to use an electric car?

2. You are on a tour to some foreign country. The people of this country have a certain stereotype about Ukraine. Try to form the correct idea of Ukraine.

–        What would you tell the people about Ukrainian culture and traditions?

–        What souvenirs and gifts which represent some typical features of Ukraine would you take with you?

–        What Ukrainian dish would you cook and treat the foreigners?

3. Your school has organized the campaign against pollution of your native town environment. Write a letter to your American pen pal sharing the news with him/her and expressing your approval of the campaign.

–        What fund-raising activities can you suggest?

–        Invent a slogan to print on a T-shirt/badge.

–       When and where will you sell T-shirts and badges?