Choose the correct modal verbs

A: We’re having an environment awareness day at school tomorrow.

B: Environmental awareness? What’s that?

A: It’s a special day when we learn about all the things we should/have to (9) do to protect the environment. You know, how we can/have to (10) help to save the planet.

B: That sounds interesting! What do you do?

A: Well, for a start, everybody should/had better (11) walk or cycle to school so that we save energy. And we must/can (12) make sure that we don’t waste energy when we are there.

B: How do you do that?

A: To begin with, we remind everybody that of what they can/don’t have to (13) do save the energy.

B: Like turning the lights in the empty rooms?

A: That’s right. We have the rule. The last person to leave the room must/should (14) turn off the light and close the door.

B: Why do you must/have to (15) close the door?
A: To keep the heat in, of course! You should/can (16) never leave doors open because heat will escape!

B: Never thought of that! Well, I’ll suggest we can/should (17) start the awareness day in my school too! Thanks for the idea!

1. Snowbiking started in North America and its popularity just keeps on growing.

Answer 1. true

From the text: It started in North America and its popularity just keeps on growing.

2. Parkour started in France and is now taking London and other cities by storm.

Answer 2. true

From the text: It started in France and is now taking London and other cities by storm.

3. Kitesurfing has taken over the beaches of Hawaii and is now spreading fast around the world!

Answer 3. true

From the text: Kitesurfing, of course, the new craze that has taken over the beaches of Hawaii and is now spreading fast around the world!

The tapescript of the text:

Some people would rather live dangerously, and they keep on finding new and exciting ways to do it.

Let’s take a look at just a few of the latest extreme sports crazes that are popular around the world! You’d better not try any of them yourself thought without proper training and appropriate equipment.

Snowbiking

Can't wait to hit the ski slopes this winter? Then how about trying snowbiking, the newest thrill-seeking experience that is becoming very popular all over the world? Snowbiking involves riding a bicycle that has skis instead of wheels over the snow. It's a challenge that expert skiers and mountain bikers will love! It started in North America and its popularity just keeps on growing. Some fans are even trying to get it accepted as an Olympic event!

Parkour

For people who like running, climbing and jumping, parkour also called free running, may be the best sport! Runners must get from point A to point B in the fastest way possible, going over obstacles such as walls, trees, benches and even building rather than going around them. It started in France and is now taking London and other cities by storm.

Kitesurfing

What do you get if you combine kiting and surfing? Kitesurfing, of course, the new craze that has taken over the beaches of Hawaii and is now spreading fast around the world! Kitesurfing involves flying through the air at top speed with a parachute above you and a board attached to your feet. It's difficult to learn but very exciting once you do!

I) 1 c, 2 c, 3 d, 4 d, 5 a, 6 c, 7 d, 8 b, 9 a, 10 a

II) 1 c, 2 b, 3 a, 4 b, 5 b, 6 c, 7 a, 8 b, 9 c, 10 c.

Объяснение:

Объясню Топ 5+1 самых каверзных вопросов.

I) 1 c). Означает выражение это ( getting on for) - приближаться к определённому времени, возрасту или количеству, ему приблизительно 70 лет.

3 d). A nuisance означает в переводе неприятность или неудобство. Остальные, по-моему, неисчисляемы в Инглише.

8 b). Сколько у вас стоит доставка вещей?

II) 3 а.) Что бы он ни говорил, настаивай на полной компенсации. Здесь закупка состоит в том, что человек с родным русским сказал бы сначала, что d) правильный ответ. Однако в английском это не так.

4 b). You had better be устойчивое словосочетание.

9 c). Так как они жили в Париже 5 лет, мы говорим в Past Perfect. Теперь они уже не живут в Париже.