STAMFORD SUMMER SCHOOL
Summer schools in England for foreigners have become quite popular and there are many of them all over England. Why? Because England is a very good place to learn English. When the students leave the classroom they have many opportunities to practice the English they have learnt.
One of these schools is Stamford Summer School, is situated 90 miles north of London.
The students live at the school or with a family in the town. Most students over 14 prefer to stay with a family.
Students going to the Summer School should have been learning* English for at least* one year. At the beginning of each course every student does a test. The result of this test determines what class the student will be in.
There are three lessons (50 minutes each) every morning. The aim* of these lessons is to improve the students’ English. At the same time the lessons try to give the students some knowledge of Britain, its people and history – and knowledge of daily life in Britain.
Stamford Summer School is especially for boys and girls who are interested in sport.
Other activities are: discos, table tennis, competitions and films (video). During the course there are excursions to London, Cambridge and other places.
Students come from all over Europe. They have two things in common*. They are interested in sport and they want to improve their English.
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1. Here are some statements. Are they True or False?
1. The lessons try to give the students knowledge of Britain’s people and history.
2. Competitions are other activities.
3. Summer schools in England are for local (местный

1. I got up at seven in the morning.

2. I like black coffee.

3. He speaks three language.

4. +

5. Restaurants stay open late in Spain.

6. +

7. He has a flat near the centre.

8. What do you think of Shakespeare?

9. +

10. Peter's in the kitchen. He is cooking breakfast.

11. +

II. 1. He has four cars, all of them Rolls-Royces.

2. I'm going to have lunch with my mother tomorrow.

1. What do you think of Stephen Spielberg's latest film?

2. You're day-dreaming. What are you thinking about?

1. I expect an important phone call from America. Could you tell me when it

comes?

2. I am expecting you're hungry after so much hard work. Shall I get you something?

1. He is appearing to understand what you say to him, but when you ask him a  question, he isn't so sure.

2. Roy Pond appears at Her Majesty's Theatre in the role of King Lear.

1. Something smells good in the kitchen. What's cooking?

2. Why are you smelling the meat? Do you think it's gone off?

1. I need to know how much the meat weighs to know how long to cook it for.

2. Why are you weighing yourself? Do you think you've put on weight?

1. I see what you mean, but I don't agree.

2. She is seeing a solicitor about her aunt's will.

1. I usually pick up languages quickly, but I'm having difficulties learning Chinese.

2. He has more clothes than a department store.

1. It looks as if it's going to rain.

2.  What are you doing on your hands and knees?Are you looking for

something?

1. What are you thinking of doing when you leave here?

2 . How much do you think it would cost to fly to Australia?

My family is my temple of solitude. This is my circle of relatives.

There are 3 people in my family: mom, dad, and me. I always cherish my parents because they are my support and happiness.

My mother works as a pastry chef in a restaurant《Delicious day》. She is a professional cook and pleases us with her pastries.

My dad works in the military . He's my idol. In the future, I also want to be a soldier and protect our country. He works very hard and we hardly see him.

My parents love me very much and I feel it. Their trust in me is priceless. I never imagined living in a sad family.

My family is my strength. I always knew that here I can say everything I think. I love and appreciate my family.