1. There are a lot of important differences between British and American grammar

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1. There are a lot of important differences between British and American grammar. __False
2. Some Americans can’t understand British films. __True
3. There is only one British accent. __False
4. For many students, it doesn’t matter if they learn British or American English. __True
5. Many different nationalities use English to communicate. __True
6. English as an International Language is a kind of-American English. __False

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JOURNALIST AND TRAVELLER

James Macintyre is 60 years old and as active as ever. He’s a journalist, and he (1) has worked

for the New York Daily for 22 years. He (2) has travelled lwidely in Africa, China, and the Middle East.

As a foreign correspondent he (3) has met many famous world leaders, including Bill Clinton

and Nelson Mandela. He’s a friend of the US President – they (4) have played golf together on many

occasions, and James has always won!

His passion is travel. He (5) has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania, he (6) has crossed

the Sahara Desert on a camel, and he (7) has been the Northern Lights in Iceland. He (8) has written a number of books about his travels, and he (9) has won several prizes. His story of a train

journey between Berlin and Beijing, Alone Again, won an award in 2006.

Не (10) has seen married to Alice Bowers, the artist, for 40 years. They have two

sons. For the past 15 years they (11) have lived in a beach house on Long Island, New York. 'This

is the best place we’ve ever lived,’ says James. ‘We (12) have had a wonderful life. Were very

lucky

III.

Hi my friend… I haven’t seen you for a lot time, but I always remember you. In fact, the last weekend I thought in you and our friendship, so I decided to write you for knowing what’s of your life…Let me tell you something about my life. I want to tell you what I am doing.

I study at 8:00 until 12 in a school near to grandhall mall, after that, I start to work at 3:00 pm with my godfather I am a person in charge of the bills of his business, the job is hard, however I like to learn a lot of administration and the management of the money , It’s until 8:00 pm and finally in the night I do my homeworkes and am with my family at the dinner while we talk about our day. My days are so.
The previous holiday I met with our childhoods friends, was suddenly, but we decided to go to play soccer at the park in front of the Jack's house, after, we cooked american food and we prepared cocktails. Finally we went out to a party and danced all the night, was very funny. we promised to do this constantly.
In this moment I am with my girlfriend, we are doing a project of help for a isolated community, we are cooking the lunch of them, and are making the activities for the children, I am very committed with this. I have a surprise for you, my girlfriend and I are planning a travel to visit you, I want that you meet her. Well, I am sorry, but I have to go.
I hope see you soon. Best wishes.
Love Ann.