Rite te
A. Talk in pairs. What do you think about the activities below?
Choose a pair of activities and compare them using the
phrases and adjectives in the boxes.
surfing-
I think surfing
I think...
skateboarding
safe
is more
I believe..
dangerous dangerous than
In my opinion... mountain biking- exciting skateboarding.
I agree...
cycling boring
I disagree.
I don't know
difficult
think that it's a
about that...
karate-aerobics
easy
safe sport and...
I'm not sure...
popular
skiing-
I disagree...
tiring
snowboarding
Tip!
When talking to another person, listen carefully to him/her and
respond to what he/she is saying (e.g. I agree, I don't know about that).
B. Choose a pair of activities from above and write a paragraph
comparing them.
17​

A: Have you ever been to Ireland?
B: No, l haven't. But my elder brother (went) there last summer.
A: What did he (do) there ?
B: He (studied) English in Dudlin
A: Did he (like) the country?
B: Yes, he did. The country is wonderful.
2.
A: Hello! Nice to see you again ! Where did you (go) in the summer?
B: Hi ! Nice to see you again ! I (took) part in a cycling trip to Lake Seliger in August.
A: Wow. I have never (been) there. Did you (enjoy) the trip?
B: Yes, l did. It was really exciting but difficult. We cycled 15 kilometres a day with a heavy rucksak.
A: Where did you (sleep)?
B: In tents.
A: I see. And what was the lake like?
B: Oh, it was beaitiful. l have never (seen) such a lake before.

I am never late for classes
Every weekend me and my family go to the village
I prefer dogs to cats
My brother plays tennis every other day
Ann teaches English at school - Present Simple
I spent a lot of money on books yesterday
It didn't rain last night
He started learning the piano at the age of six
Mary often went cycling last summer
I spent a great time with my friends yesterday - Past Simple
Next year she will be 18
Winter will come soon
He will probably be late a bit this evening
I am sure he will get better
No doubt you will enjoy the perfomance - Future Simple