Task 3. Personal characteristics Put the letters in bold in the correct order to make words which fit the definitions

1 t I m m t e d o c: ready to work hard at something

2 n e e c p I x e d e r: good at something because you have done it before

3 n o t s h e: not likely to steal or lie

4 z I a y: not ready to work hard

5 i v i e t m a n g a i: good at original pictures or ideas

6 d o v e m i t a t: having a strong reason for doing something

7 p a t m y t i c s e h: kind and understanding about other people's problems

..1.A) When.(1) I last wrote to you thought ..2.B) that.(2)  I would be staying with some friends of ...(3) B) mine in London... (4) C) whose house is on the Thames. Unfortunately, they were away at the time ...(5) A) that I wanted to stay with them, ...(6) A) which was a shame. ...(7) D) What happened next was lucky for me because I met a nice Italian boy at the station...(8) B) who recommended a wonderful hotel in the centre of London to me. I've also met a French girl...(9) D) who's staying at the same hotel and we are going to see the sights together. I'll phone you...(10) C) when I get back.

1. The swimming pool opens at 9:00 tomorrow  morning.

2. Please, do not make so much noise. I am trying to  concentrate.

3. I was playing the piano when I heard someone  coming in.

4. Nick is having a great time in London these days.

5. Ann has just started evening classes. She is learning Spanish.

6. How long have you been training for the competition?

7. Steve has just finished his classes.

8. I've got tired. I’ve been studying the whole afternoon.

9. The population of the world is increasing very fast.

10. I can’t help you right now. I haven't finished my  homework.

11. Eminescu wrote many poems.

12. Does your sister play volley-ball?

13. What were you doing this time yesterday?

14. He is constantly playing computer games. He  should study more.

15. My classmate likes to write. He writes some  nice poems.

16. Ann has read seven out of 15 books recommended  by the teacher.

17. Have you ever tried doing aerobics?

18. This suitcase is heavy. I'll help you.

19. The trainer will be present at seven o’clock next Friday.

20. Nick has been playing chess with his friend all morning.

21. By the end of this year, Jack will have been playing in the theatrical

group for five months.

22. This is the first time I have tried playing a musical  instrument.

23. Ann decided that she would go to the concert next  Sunday.

24. Kate played tennis last year, this year she has been playing  basketball.

25. Tomorrow I have my English language classes  in the afternoon.

26. You look tired. Have you been working in the garden?

27. I promise, I will drive carefully.

28. I am sure Ann will win the contest; she is very good  at math.

29. Shall we play basketball this afternoon? I think it  might be a good idea.