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Progress test unit 6 version 1

1) Vocabulary: write the words according to the definitions.

1. Words or pictures drawn on walls in public places.
2. A painting of countryside.
3. The art of designing clothes.
4. The material we use to knit warm mittens and hats for winter.
5. Handworks made of ice to decorate streets and squares in winter. (5 points)

Grammar:

2) Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present, Past or Future Simple Passive.

1. The story (to write) by Dickens.
2.  Tom always (to ask) at the lessons.
3. The Brooks (to award) The Best Family Prize next year.
4. Money (to keep) in the bank.
5. I (to born) in Moscow.                                                                      (5 points)

3) Change the sentences from Active into Passive Voice.

1. We send our daughter to the sea every year.
2. Leonardo da Vinci painted the Mona Lisa.
3. We will bring the books tomorrow.
4. They did not listen to the teacher.
5. She looks after her elderly parents well.                                           (5 points)

4) Write the words in the correct order to make passive questions.

1. installation/ called/ what/ the/ is?
2. was/ who/ it/ by/ made?
3. The Turner Prize/ when/ it/ was/ for/ nominated?                              (5 points)

 5) Reading: Read the text and write if the statements bellow are: 1) True   2) False   3) Not stated.

Vincent van Gogh

Vincent Willem van Gogh was born in the Netherlands on 30 March 1853. He began to paint in 1880 when he was 27 years old. His most famous paintings are his collection called Sunflowers. These were painted during the last four years of his life.

Van Gogh’s style of paintings was inspired by the colourful paintings of the French artists, which he first saw in Paris in 1886. Between 1880 and 1890, in just over a decade he created about 2,100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of them in the last two years of his life. They include landscapes, still lives, portraits and self-portraits, and are characterized by bold colours and dramatic and expressive work that contributed to the foundations of modern art. Vincent van Gogh’s paintings are now among the world’s best known, most popular and expensive works of art. However, he was not commercially successful during his lifetime and was considered a madman and a failure. He became famous after his suicide, and exists in the public imagination as the top misunderstood genius. Today, Van Gogh's works are among the world's most expensive paintings to have ever sold at auction.

Vincent van Gogh had a very unusual personality. He suffered badly from depression and the long chain of events led to the incident of him cutting off part of his left ear. Though he worried about his mental stability, he didn’t think about his physical health, did not eat properly and drank heavily. Many people think that this depression was also the inspiration for his art. In a letter to his brother he wrote “I am not mad, because my mind is absolutely normal most of the time. During attacks of depression my mind is terrible but that helps me to paint well.”

1. Vincent van Gogh was born in one of the European countries.
2. He began to paint when he was happily married.
3. His most famous paintings are his collection called Sunflowers.
4. There is a museum in his name in Amsterdam.
5. In just ten years he created more than 2,000 artworks.
6. Vincent van Gogh was rather successful and famous during his lifetime.
7. Vincent van Gogh never painted portraits and self-portraits.
8. Vincent van Gogh had a younger brother Theo.
9. Vincent van Gogh is a painter who is among the most famous and influential figures in the history of modern art.
10. People think his madness didn’t help him to paint his pictures.                           (10 points)

6) Writing: Write about Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh and Self-portrait: At the Dressing Table by Zinaida Serebriakova (5 sentences). Describe the paintings and give your opinion of them. Do you like them and why (why not)?

Start with I am going to compare …                                                                                                                                                        Use In the first picture we can see …and The second one (picture) shows                                                                                               Use comparatives to compare the pictures. Use If I had to choose, I’d prefer the… because and that’s why to explain your opinion.                                                                                                                                                             Finish with In conclusion, I would like to say …                                                            (10 points)

Total: 40 points

Progress test unit 6 version 2

1) Vocabulary: write the words according to the definitions.

1. A painting/ drawing of a face.
2. The art of designing pictures or text usually for magazines.
3. An artwork made of stone/ metal/ wood.
4. The art made by aborigines with the help of knives.
5. A painting/ drawing of fruit/ flowers in vases usually on the table.

Grammar:

2) Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present, Past or Future Simple Passive.

1. This sports centre (to visit) by lots of people last month.
2. The texts usually (to translate) at the lessons.
3. The offices (to build) in 2022.
4. I (to send) to the competition next month.
5. I (to give) a very interesting book at the library last Friday.

3) Change the sentences from Active into Passive Voice.

1. Livingstone explored Central Africa in the 19th century.
2. They don’t sell milk in this shop.
3. They often play this sports game at P.E. lessons.
4. Tom broke the window last weekend.
5. They will announce a new film next weekend.

4)Write the words in the correct order to make passive questions.

1. created/ when/ it/ was?
2. of/ what/ it/ was/ made?
3. the artist/ awarded/ was/ the Turner Prize? 

5) Reading: Read the text and write if the statements bellow are: 1) True   2) False   3) Not stated.

                                                    Vincent van Gogh

Vincent Willem van Gogh was born in the Netherlands on 30 March 1853. He began to paint in 1880 when he was 27 years old. His most famous paintings are his collection called Sunflowers. These were painted during the last four years of his life.

Van Gogh’s style of paintings was inspired by the colourful paintings of the French artists, which he first saw in Paris in 1886. Between 1880 and 1890, in just over a decade he created about 2,100 artworks, including around 860 oil paintings, most of them in the last two years of his life. They include landscapes, still lives, portraits and self-portraits, and are characterized by bold colours and dramatic and expressive work that contributed to the foundations of modern art. Vincent van Gogh’s paintings are now among the world’s best known, most popular and expensive works of art. However, he was not commercially successful during his lifetime and was considered a madman and a failure. He became famous after his suicide, and exists in the public imagination as the top misunderstood genius. Today, Van Gogh's works are among the world's most expensive paintings to have ever sold at auction.

Vincent van Gogh had a very unusual personality. He suffered badly from depression and the long chain of events led to the incident of him cutting off part of his left ear. Though he worried about his mental stability, he didn’t think about his physical health, did not eat properly and drank heavily. Many people think that this depression was also the inspiration for his art. In a letter to his brother he wrote “I am not mad, because my mind is absolutely normal most of the time. During attacks of depression my mind is terrible but that helps me to paint well.”

1. Vincent van Gogh’s second name is Willem.
2. Vincent van Gogh was born into an upper-middle-class family.
3. He began to paint when he was 27 years old.
4. His most famous paintings are his collection called Sunrise.
5. A museum in his name in Amsterdam holds the world's largest collection of his paintings.
6. Between 1880 and 1890 he created more than 2,000 artworks.
7. Vincent van Gogh became a symbol of the misunderstood genius.
8. Vincent van Gogh died in July 1890.
9. Vincent van Gogh was an ordinary man.
10. People think that if he had been absolutely normal, it would have done more inspiration for his art.

 6) Writing: Write about Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh and Self-portrait: At the Dressing Table by Zinaida Serebriakova (5 sentences). Describe the paintings and give your opinion of them. Do you like them and why (why not)?

Start with I am going to compare …                                                                                                                                                        Use In the first picture we can see …and The second one (picture) shows                                                                                               Use comparatives to compare the pictures. Use If I had to choose, I’d prefer the… because and that’s why to explain your opinion.                                                                                                                                                             Finish with In conclusion, I would like to say …

Total: 40 points

Progress test unit 6 version 3

1)Vocabulary: write five types of art.

1.   2.   3.   4.   5.

Grammar:

2) Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present, Past or Future Simple Passive.

1. They (to train) by a famous coach last week.
2. This ball (to give) to my sister tomorrow.
3. We (to invite) to the cinema every Saturday.
4. The dog (to find) by my sister yesterday.
5.  This work (to do) tomorrow.

3) Change the sentences from Active into Passive Voice.

1. Columbus discovered America.
2. They will show this cartoon on TV.
3. I bought some potatoes yesterday.
4. They examine the paper attentively.
5. He won’t introduce me to his friends.

4) Write the words in the correct order to make passive questions.

1. bought/ who/ by/ was/ the pottery?
2. money/ are/ the winners/ given/ how much?
3. will/ announced/ the winner/ be/ when?

5) Reading: Read the text and write if the statements bellow are: 1) True   2) False   3) Not stated.

                                                        Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh was born in the Netherlands in 1853. He began to paint in 1880 when he was 27 years old. Vincent van Gogh’s paintings are now among the world’s best known, most popular and expensive works of art. His most famous paintings are his collection called Sunflowers. These were painted during the last four years of his life.

Van Gogh’s style of paintings was inspired by the colourful paintings of the French artists, which he first saw in Paris in 1886. Between 1880 and 1890, when he shot himself in a field near Paris, van Gogh painted astonishing 900 paintings. He also drew more than a thousand sketches and drawings.

Vincent van Gogh had a very unusual personality. He suffered badly from depression and the long chain of events led to the incident of him cutting off part of his left ear. Many people think that this depression was also the inspiration for his art. In a letter to his brother he wrote “I am not mad, because my mind is absolutely normal most of the time. During attacks of depression my mind is terrible but that helps me to paint well.”

1. Vincent van Gogh was born in one of the European countries.
2. He began to paint in 1881.
3. Vincent van Gogh’s paintings are very expensive now.
4. His most famous paintings are his collection called Sunflowers.
5. Vincent van Gogh’s second name is Willem.
6. Between 1880 and 1890 he created more than 2,000 paintings.
7. There is a museum in his name in Amsterdam.
8. Vincent van Gogh was a very unusual man.
9. Many people think that this depression helped him for his art.
10. Vincent van Gogh had a younger brother Theo.

6) Writing: Write about Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh and Self-portrait: At the Dressing Table by Zinaida Serebriakova (5 sentences). Describe the paintings and give your opinion of them. Do you like them and why (why not)?

Start with I am going to compare …                                                                                                                                                        Use In the first picture we can see …and The second one (picture) shows                                                                                               Use comparatives to compare the pictures. Use If I had to choose, I’d prefer the… because and that’s why to explain your opinion.                                                                                                                                                             Finish with In conclusion, I would like to say …

Total: 40 points

Progress test unit 6 version 4

1)Vocabulary: write five types of art.

1.  2.   3.    4.   5.

 Grammar:

2) Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present, Past or Future Simple Passive.

1. I (to ask) at the next lesson.
2. Our country house (to finish) last year.
3. These trees (to plant) every autumn.
4. His new book (to publish) last month.
5. Fruit and vegetables (to sell) in the shops and in the markets.

3)Change the sentences from Active into Passive Voice.

1. Shakespeare wrote Hamlet and Romeo and Juliette.
2. The students greeted the famous lecturer warmly.
3. We turn on the light when it gets dark.
4. The students finished their translation in time.
5. He will give my brother a book in English.

4) Write the words in the correct order to make passive questions.

1. here/ are/ made/ the cars?
2. French/ in/ spoken/ is/ Canada?
3. the gallery/ be/ on Sunday/ closed/ will?

5) Reading: Read the text and write if the statements bellow are: 1) True   2) False   3) Not stated.

Vincent van Gogh

Vincent van Gogh was born in the Netherlands in 1853. He began to paint in 1880 when he was 27 years old. Vincent van Gogh’s paintings are now among the world’s best known, most popular and expensive works of art. His most famous paintings are his collection called Sunflowers. These were painted during the last four years of his life.

Van Gogh’s style of paintings was inspired by the colourful paintings of the French artists, which he first saw in Paris in 1886. Between 1880 and 1890, when he shot himself in a field near Paris, van Gogh painted astonishing 900 paintings. He also drew more than a thousand sketches and drawings.

Vincent van Gogh had a very unusual personality. He suffered badly from depression and the long chain of events led to the incident of him cutting off part of his left ear. Many people think that this depression was also the inspiration for his art. In a letter to his brother he wrote “I am not mad, because my mind is absolutely normal most of the time. During attacks of depression my mind is terrible but that helps me to paint well.”

1. Vincent van Gogh was born in 1853.
2. Vincent van Gogh’s paintings are now most expensive works of art.
3. His most famous paintings are his collection called Moonflowers.
4. He began to paint when he was 27 years old.
5. Vincent Gogh had a younger brother Theo.
6. Between 1880 and 1890 he created 900 paintings.
7. There is a museum in his name in Amsterdam.
8. Vincent van Gogh became famous after his death.
9. Many people think that this depression helped him for his art.
10. Vincent had rather bad health.

6) Writing: Write about Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh and Self-portrait: At the Dressing Table by Zinaida Serebriakova (5 sentences). Describe the paintings and give your opinion of them. Do you like them and why (why not)?

Start with I am going to compare …                                                                                                                                                        Use In the first picture we can see …and The second one (picture) shows                                                                                               Use comparatives to compare the pictures. Use If I had to choose, I’d prefer the… because and that’s why to explain your opinion.                                                                                                                                                             Finish with In conclusion, I would like to say …

Total: 40 points

Progress test unit 6 version 5

1)Vocabulary:  complete the sentences with the visual arts and materials word(s).

This (1)….. was an empty room with a real bed in the middle of it.                                                                                          - What do you think of this (2) …..? – It’s the most colourful scenery I’ve ever seen!                                                     It can’t be a (3) ….. ring, it looks sixpenny.                                                                                                                       My son likes to construct (4-5) …..   ….. on the beach, but every morning they are washed away by the tide.

Grammar:

2) Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present, Past or Future Simple Passive.

1. Bread and soup (to eat) every day.
2. The telegram (to receive) yesterday.
3. Nick (to send) to Moscow next week.
4. Students (to ask) at the lesson yesterday.
5. I (to take) to a very interesting event last Friday.
6. Many department stores (to build) in our town every year.

3) Change the sentences from Active into Passive Voice.

1. A lot of tourists visit Rome every year.
2. Jan Fleming discovered penicillin.
3. A famous director will stage this show at the Broadway next season.
4. He gave me some good advice.
5. Betty often takes her younger brother for a walk.

4) Write the words in the correct order to make passive questions.

1. the design/ by/ prepared/ the artists/ is?
2. was/ recorded/ when/ on video/ the process?
3. be/ the walls/ graffiti/ covered/ with/ will?

5) Reading: Read the text and write if the statements bellow are: 1) True   2) False   3) Not stated.

                                                 The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories

The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories were first introduced in 1927. They are a series of books about the adventures of brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, teenage detectives who solve mysteries. The Hardy Boys were so popular among boys that in the 1930s a similar series was created for girls about a detective Nancy Drew. The cover of each volume of The Hardy Boys states that the author of the series is Frank Dixon. The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories for girls are supposedly written by Carol Keen. Over the years, though, many fans of both series were surprised to find out that Frank Dixon and Carol Keen were only pen names. Nobody knew who was hiding behind those names or whom actually these stories were written by.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

The Hardy Boys and The Nancy Drew Stories were done through a process that is called ghostwriting. A ghost-writer creates a book according to a specific formula. Ghost-writers are paid for writing books, but their names do not appear on the covers when the works are published. Books for children or adults can be created by ghost-writers, but most often they work on book series.

The initial idea for both The Hardy Boys and The Nancy Drew Stories was developed by a man named Edward Stratemeyer, who owned a publishing company that specialized in children’s books. Edward Stratemeyer noticed the popularity of mysteries among adults and decided that children would enjoy reading mysteries about younger detectives too.

The process of creating is the following: first the plot, the setting, and the characters are described by the publisher. Then a ghost-writer is hired to develop the ideas into a book. After the ghost-writer has written the book, it is sent back to the publisher for corrections and is mailed back. Once the book will be approved, it is ready for publication.

The ghostwriting process is often attacked by criticism. They say it is designed to produce books quickly rather than create quality literature. Despite the debates about the literary value of these books, they have had a great influence on American and even global culture. Edward Stratemeyer and his ghost-writers will never be heard by most of Americans, but Nancy Drew and Frank and Joe Hardy will be remembered by millions of teenagers.

1. The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series was created mostly for boys.
2. The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series was created in 1930s.
3. Frank Dixon and Carol Keen were the writers’ real names.
4. A process when the writer’s name doesn’t appear on the boor’s cover is called ghostwriting.
5. Ghost-writers are well-paid for writing books.
6. The father of the idea for both The Hardy Boys and The Nancy Drew Stories was a man named Edward Stratemeyer.
7. Edward Stratemeyer specialized on publishing popular books for adults.
8. A ghost-writer is hired in a special writing agency.
9. The publisher sees the book for some times before it is ready for publication.
10. The quality of such books is rather questionable.

6. Writing: Write about Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh and Self-portrait: At the Dressing Table by Zinaida Serebriakova (5 sentences). Describe the paintings and give your opinion of them. Do you like them and why (why not)?

Start with I am going to compare …                                                                                                                                                        Use In the first picture we can see …and The second one (picture) shows                                                                                               Use comparatives to compare the pictures. Use If I had to choose, I’d prefer the… because and that’s why to explain your opinion.                                                                                                                                                             Finish with In conclusion, I would like to say …

Total: 40 points

Progress test unit 6 version 6

1)Vocabulary: write the words according to the definitions.

1. A painting/ drawing of a face.
2. The art of deigning pictures or text usually for magazines.
3. A painting of countryside.
4. The art of designing clothes.
5. The modern art of constructing compositions from different elements usually big in one unit.

Grammar:

2) Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present, Past or Future Simple Passive.

1. The postcard (to send) yesterday.
2. All the money (to spend) on presents last week.
3. Mushrooms (to gather) in autumn.
4. Breakfast (to cook) by our mother.
5. The new rules (explain) to us at the next English lesson.

3) Change the sentences from Active into Passive Voice.

1. They did not invite her to the party.
2. The students often write tests with lots of mistakes.
3. Snow will cover the fields in winter.
4. The earthquakes cause a lot of damage.
5. He bought a marvelous painting.

4)  Write the words in the correct order to make passive questions.

1. sculpture/ called/ what/ the/ was?
2. will/ who/ it/ by/ created/be?
3. The Turner Prize/ be/ when/ the next winner/ will/ for/ nominated?

5) Reading: Read the text and write if the statements bellow are: 1) True   2) False   3) Not stated.

                                                The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories

The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories were first introduced in 1927. They are a series of books about the adventures of brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, teenage detectives who solve mysteries. The Hardy Boys were so popular among boys that in the 1930s a similar series was created for girls about a detective Nancy Drew. The cover of each volume of The Hardy Boys states that the author of the series is Frank Dixon. The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories for girls are supposedly written by Carol Keen. Over the years, though, many fans of both series were surprised to find out that Frank Dixon and Carol Keen were only pen names. Nobody knew who was hiding behind those names or whom actually these stories were written by.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

The Hardy Boys and The Nancy Drew Stories were done through a process that is called ghostwriting. A ghost-writer creates a book according to a specific formula. Ghost-writers are paid for writing books, but their names do not appear on the covers when the works are published. Books for children or adults can be created by ghost-writers, but most often they work on book series.

The initial idea for both The Hardy Boys and The Nancy Drew Stories was developed by a man named Edward Stratemeyer, who owned a publishing company that specialized in children’s books. Edward Stratemeyer noticed the popularity of mysteries among adults and decided that children would enjoy reading mysteries about younger detectives too.

The process of creating is the following: first the plot, the setting, and the characters are described by the publisher. Then a ghost-writer is hired to develop the ideas into a book. After the ghost-writer has written the book, it is sent back to the publisher for corrections and is mailed back. Once the book will be approved, it is ready for publication.

The ghostwriting process is often attacked by criticism. They say it is designed to produce books quickly rather than create quality literature. Despite the debates about the literary value of these books, they have had a great influence on American and even global culture. Edward Stratemeyer and his ghost-writers will never be heard by most of Americans, but Nancy Drew and Frank and Joe Hardy will be remembered by millions of teenagers.

1. The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series was created to entertain children.
2. The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series was created in 1920s.
3. Frank Dixon and Carol Keen were the writers’ imaginary names.
4. A process when the writer’s name appears on the book’s cover is called ghostwriting.
5. Ghost-writers are badly-paid for writing books.
6. The father of the idea for both The Hardy Boys and The Nancy Drew Stories was a man named Edward Statemayer.
7. Edward Stratemeyer specialized in publishing guide books for travellers.
8. Nancy Drew and Frank and Joe Hardy became very successful TV shows after they had been published.
9.  The publisher doesn’t see the book unless it is ready for publication.
10. Critics often say that such stories are produced rather quickly and as a result the quality of such literature isn’t very high.

6) Writing: Write about Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh and Self-portrait: At the Dressing Table by Zinaida Serebriakova (5 sentences). Describe the paintings and give your opinion of them. Do you like them and why (why not)?

Start with I am going to compare …                                                                                                                                                        Use In the first picture we can see …and The second one (picture) shows                                                                                               Use comparatives to compare the pictures. Use If I had to choose, I’d prefer the… because and that’s why to explain your opinion.                                                                                                                                                             Finish with In conclusion, I would like to say …

Total: 40 points

Progress test unit 6 version 7

1) Vocabulary: complete the sentences with the visual arts and materials word(s).

My granny always knit me (1)….. mittens and a hat for winter.                                                                                               She didn’t recognize herself on the (2)…… painted by her younger brother.                                                                          The shop stocks a wide range of craft and (3)….. handmade by the aboriginal artists.                                                     Famous Easter Island statues were made by (4-5) …..  …… .

Grammar:

2) Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present, Past or Future Simple Passive.

1. This artwork (to sell) tomorrow.
2. These trees (to grow) rather slowly.
3. The new rules (explain) to us at the last English lesson.
4. The new Turner Prize winner (to announce) next month.
5. The castle (to paint) by graffiti artists in 2014.

3) Change the sentences from Active into Passive Voice.

1. They showed Helen the nearest way to the theatre.
2. We turn on the light when it gets dark.
3. The students finished their translation in time.
4. Helen will wash the dishes.
5. Leonardo da Vinci invented a parachute.

4) Write the words in the correct order to make passive questions.

1. written/ when/ the poem/ was?
2. where/ it/ is/ published?
3. a lot of/ were/ the winners/ money/ given? 

5) Reading: Read the text and write if the statements bellow are: 1) True   2) False   3) Not stated.

                                    The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories

The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories were first introduced in 1927. They are a series of books about the adventures of brothers Frank and Joe Hardy, teenage detectives who solve mysteries. The Hardy Boys were so popular among boys that in the 1930s a similar series was created for girls about a detective Nancy Drew. The cover of each volume of The Hardy Boys states that the author of the series is Frank Dixon. The Nancy Drew Mystery Stories for girls are supposedly written by Carol Keen. Over the years, though, many fans of both series were surprised to find out that Frank Dixon and Carol Keen were only pen names. Nobody knew who was hiding behind those names or whom actually these stories were written by.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

The Hardy Boys and The Nancy Drew Stories were done through a process that is called ghostwriting. A ghost-writer creates a book according to a specific formula. Ghost-writers are paid for writing books, but their names do not appear on the covers when the works are published. Books for children or adults can be created by ghost-writers, but most often they work on book series.

The initial idea for both The Hardy Boys and The Nancy Drew Stories was developed by a man named Edward Stratemeyer, who owned a publishing company that specialized in children’s books. Edward Stratemeyer noticed the popularity of mysteries among adults and decided that children would enjoy reading mysteries about younger detectives too.

The process of creating is the following: first the plot, the setting, and the characters are described by the publisher. Then a ghost-writer is hired to develop the ideas into a book. After the ghost-writer has written the book, it is sent back to the publisher for corrections and is mailed back. Once the book will be approved, it is ready for publication.

The ghostwriting process is often attacked by criticism. They say it is designed to produce books quickly rather than create quality literature. Despite the debates about the literary value of these books, they have had a great influence on American and even global culture. Edward Stratemeyer and his ghost-writers will never be heard by most of Americans, but Nancy Drew and Frank and Joe Hardy will be remembered by millions of teenagers.

1. The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series was created mostly for girls.
2. The Hardy Boys Mystery Stories series was created in late 1920s.
3. Frank Dixon and Carol Keen weren’t the writers’ real names.
4. A process when the writer’s name doesn’t appear on the boor’s cover is called handwriting.
5. Ghost-writers aren’t paid for writing books.
6. Edward Stratemeyer owned a successful TV channel.
7. Edward Stratemeyer specialized on publishing popular books for children.
8. A ghost-writer doesn’t see the publisher unless the book is ready for publication.
9. The publisher takes part in the process of creating the book.
10. The quality of such books is often attacked by criticism.

6) Writing: Writing: Write about Sunflowers by Vincent van Gogh and Self-portrait: At the Dressing Table by Zinaida Serebriakova (5 sentences). Describe the paintings and give your opinion of them. Do you like them and why (why not)?

Start with I am going to compare …                                                                                                                                                        Use In the first picture we can see …and The second one (picture) shows                                                                                               Use comparatives to compare the pictures. Use If I had to choose, I’d prefer the… because and that’s why to explain your opinion.                                                                                                                                                             Finish with In conclusion, I would like to say …

Total: 40 points