Give the second form of the verbs.
Example: stand − stood
1) lie;
2) find;
3) sail;
4) discover;
5) fight;
6) bring;
7) mean;
8) hunt.
Listen, CD (84), and complete the text.
New York
New York is one of the largest cities of the USA and of the world as well. It is an important centre of culture. Some people say it is the cultural capital of the world. Everybody knows New York’s street Broadway which is famous for its theatres.
New York is situated in the northeast of the country. Much of the city is on the (1) … islands: Manhattan, Staten Island and Long Island. When people think about New York, they usually think of Manhattan. This island is more than (2) … kilometres long and more than (3) … and a half kilometres wide.
New York is a city of skyscrapers. It has (4) … kilometres of streets and more than (5) … people live there. They speak as many as (6) … languages.
More than (7) … visitors arrive in New York every year. Lots of them say it is the most wonderful city in the world, the city that never sleeps.
Answer the questions. Use these phrases:
I’m sure of (about) it.
I’m not sure of (about) it.
I’m certain of (about) it.
I’m not certain of (about) it.
I’m positive about it.
I don’t think so.
I think so.
Example:
− Is New York the capital of the USA?
− I don’t think so. But I’m not certain (sure) of it.
1) How did people travel before trains appeared?
2) On what continent is the highest mountain situated?
3) Which is the smallest continent?
4) What is the largest country?
5) Can you get from Europe to America by train?
6) Who was the first man to get to Antarctica?
7) Why did Columbus sail west but not east?
8) Why did Columbus give Native Americans the name of Indians?
9) Where is the coldest place in the world?
10) Do all birds fly?
11) Is South America larger than North America?
12) Are crocodiles and alligators the same animals?
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