Read and answer the questions.

BASE jumping is an extreme sport. It is similar to skydiving, but there are important differences. Firstly, the jumps are much lower – usually no more than six hundred metres. And secondly, there is no aircraft. Instead, participants jump from some kind of bridge, building or cliff. The first BASE jump took place in 1912 in New York, when Frederick Law jumped for the Statue of Liberty. In the 1960s and 70s the sport became more popular, partly thanks to Carl Boenish. He made documentaries about BASE jumping and also thought of the name. He died in 1984 while he was jumping in Norway. BASE jumping is a thrilling experience, but it is very risky too.

1. What is the text about?

Complete the text with the correct past simple or past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.

It was a cold, dark evening. The snow was falling fast and an icy wind was blowing. As Rick (1)__________________(walk) home along the empty street, he saw a strange flash of light in the distance. He (2)__________________(stop). “Maybe it was just my imagnation,” he thought. Then, suddenly, the light (3)__________________(flash) again. As he was watching it, he ran towards he light when something hit his heads. Rick (4)__________________ (fall) onto the snow. A car door opened and a man (5)_________________(step)  out in front of him …

_____________________ History at 6 p.m. yesterday??

LISTEN to audio 1.19 and WRITE T (True) or F (False) for the following statements (a-f).

d) The highlight of the Philippine tour is Mount Pinatubo.  

Nick: “I last _______ Susan at her house two _______ ago.”

Read the dialogue and write the answer True or False.

Amy: Are you excited about the start of school?

John: No, not really. I quite like school, but it’s not my favourite thing in the world.

Amy: We’re very different. I really enjoy learning new things. What subjects do you like?

John: I love IT because I’m interested in computers. I’m also keen on drama. I think acting is great.

Amy: Really? We’re very different that way too. I’m just too scared in front of people. What do you think of maths?

John: Actually, I really don’t like maths. I just can’t understand it. It’s terrible.

Amy: Different again! I like maths and I enjoy science a lot too.

John: OK, science isn’t bad. It’s actually kind of interesting.

Amy: Well, I’m happy we agree on something …

b) Exploring the caves in Mexico need no experience.                                                   

c) Exploring the caves in Mexico last for five days.