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the theme. Then act out your dialogue. Follow the
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going to give a talk at a school in Ireland. Talk to the
school headteacher to arrange the visit. Talk about:
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equipment for giving the talk
things you plan to talk about
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age and sports interests of pupils
date/time
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Headteacher
B Sportsperson
Thank B for agreeing to come. Ask when the talk takes place.
Suggest dates and a time. Choose one of A's dates and say
Tell B.
why. Ask age and interests of
pupils.
Suggest B talks about
Say what you plan to talk
their family/home life.
about. Refuse and give reasons.
Ask if B needs anything else.
Ask about equipment you need
Thank B and confirm date
Mention one extra item.
and time of talk.
Thank A and say goodbye.​

1. The man isn't running, he's dancing with the wolf.
Explanation: In the picture, we see a man and a wolf. The man is not running, he is dancing with the wolf. We use the present continuous form to describe an action that is happening at the moment.

2. The orang-utans aren't eating bananas, they are eating ice creams.
Explanation: In the picture, there are orang-utans. They are not eating bananas, they are eating ice creams. Again, we use the present continuous form to describe an action that is happening right now.

3. The owl isn't flying, it's reading a book.
Explanation: In the picture, we see an owl. The owl is not flying, it is reading a book. The present continuous form is used to describe an action that is currently taking place.

4. The crocodile isn't swimming, it's cleaning its teeth.
Explanation: In the picture, there is a crocodile. The crocodile is not swimming, it is cleaning its teeth. We use the present continuous form to describe an action that is happening at the moment.

5. The frogs aren't jumping, they are singing.
Explanation: In the picture, we see frogs. The frogs are not jumping, they are singing. Again, we use the present continuous form to describe an action that is happening right now.

6. The tiger isn't sleeping, it's playing the piano.
Explanation: In the picture, there is a tiger. The tiger is not sleeping, it is playing the piano. The present continuous form is used to describe an action that is currently taking place.

7. The rhinos aren't eating grass, they are watching TV.
Explanation: In the picture, there are rhinos. The rhinos are not eating grass, they are watching TV. We use the present continuous form to describe an action that is happening at the moment.

1 - b) when Pierre de Coubertin made a public speech before sports clubs.
2 - d) with sportsmen from other lands
3 - c) keep traditions of the international competitions
4 - e) were held in Lake Placid, USA
5 - a) was burning above Moscow.

Statements:

1 - F (Ice figure-skating was included into Olympic Programme in 1908, not 1910)
2 - T (The first Olympic Games took place at Olympia)
3 - T (Russian athletes took part in the Olympic Games in 1952 for the first time)
4 - T (The Olympic Games were banned by the emperor Theodosius in 394 A.D.)
5 - N (The text does not mention anything about people not being able to watch the Olympic Games in Moscow)