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I. Complete the sentences using the and one of the following adjectives:
poor, rich, homeless, disabled, unemployed.  
1. The school has special facilities for … , like lifts, wide doors and special
toilets.
2. Winter is a difficult season for … who often die of cold and hunger.
3. The government has crated new workplaces for … .
4. Should … pay higher taxes to support …  

II.  Choose the correct item.
Dear Dan,
   I’m having a great time in Scotland, (1. despite / while) the bad weather!
We arrived safely in Edinburgh, ( 2. although / in spite of ) the train  was
two hours late. (3. Whereas / In spite of ) the fact that I miss America, I’m
still enjoying myself. Tomorrow my friend is leaving for home, ( 4. though /
whereas ) I still have three more days here. I’m going to visit  Holy rood
Palace, (5. despite / even though) the fact that I’ve been there before. I’m
looking forward to going home. I think I’ll miss Scotland a little, (6. in spite
of / though).  

                                                                                                   Love,
                                                                                                            Laura.




III.  Make new sentences fr om these questions.
1. Where is the post office?          Could you tell me …?
2. What does this word mean?      Do you know …?
3. Wh ere did you park your car?   Can’t you remember …?
4. Is Jim coming to the meeting?   I wonder …?
5. What time did he leave?            Have you got any idea …?

IV.  Complete the sentences with words: income, insurance, allowance, welfare,
security, benefit. Translate the sentences in Russian.
1. All donations are used for the … of disabled children.
2. His father  gave him an … of 1000$ a year.
3. The company’s … officer  deals with employees’ personal problems.
4. Do you have … on your household contents?
5. Does your insurance provide enough … against illness?
6. It’s only reasonable that people on a high … should pay more tax.

V. Fill in “What”, “What (an)” or “How”.
1. ____ kind he is to everyone!
2. ____ terrible news!
3. ____ boring book this is!
4. ____ exciting it all sounds!
5. ____ brave man!
6. ____ enormous house you live in!
7. ____ careless of you!

VI. Fill in  which or who.  
1. My wallet, ___ was in my handbag, has disappeared.
2. Brian, ___ is still at school, is the captain of our local team.
3. London, ___ is the capital of England, attracts many foreign visitors.
4. This parrot, ___ comes from Africa, is a clever mimic.
5. The children ___ play with my son are coming round for tea.
6. English weather, ___ is often bad, is the subject of many conversations.