1. Thousands of years ago, people would base their activities upon the: A) sound of the rooster, B) amount of work to be done, C) phases of the moon, D) rising and setting of the sun.
2. The author attempts to: A) convince readers to buy a new kind of clock, B) tell the story of how the atomic clock was built, C) challenge readers to find a better way to tell time, D) describe different ways people have told time.
3. What was the oldest form of timekeeping? A) clepsydra, B) atomic clock, C) astrarium, D) shadow clock.
4. How did the weight-driven clock change the science of telling time? A) It allowed clock makers to create beautiful clocks, B) It allowed time pieces to become hand-held, C) It marked the beginning of new technology, D) It marked the end of using the sun to tell time.
5. The atomic clock is: A) not built yet, B) dangerous, C) outdated, D) precise.
6. What was the biggest advance in timekeeping? A) the sundial, B) the atomic clock, C) global positioning systems, D) the wristwatch.
Writing. Write a narrative (200-250 words) about the most special day of your life. Include the following information: • Say when the day was, and describe what the day was like.
• Say what you were doing and what happened during the day.
• Explain why it was so special and memorable for you.
• Describe your feelings on the day, and how you feel about it today.
Speaking.
Card 2.
1. Why is telling time so important to people today?
2. How would your life be different if you lived in a world without clocks? Describe what a day in a life without clocks might be like.
3. Do you think you manage your time wisely?

Reading:
1 — D
2 — D
3 — D
4 — C
5 — D
6 — C

Writing:

The most special day of my life was 15 June 2024, when my family surprised me with a trip to the sea. The morning was bright and warm, and the air smelled of pine trees after a short rain. I woke up early because my parents said we had an ordinary errand to do. Instead, they took me to the railway station, where my grandparents and my best friend were waiting with tickets.

During the journey we played cards, looked out of the window, and talked about summer plans. When we arrived, I saw the blue water for the first time in my life. I ran to the shore, took off my shoes, and felt the cool waves around my feet. Later we swam, built a sandcastle, and ate ice cream on the promenade. In the evening we watched the sun sink into the sea. My friend gave me a small notebook and wrote that we should fill it with memories.

That day was special because everyone I love had secretly planned it together. I felt surprised, safe, and incredibly happy. I also understood that a memorable day does not need expensive gifts; it needs people who care about you. Today, when I open the notebook and see grains of sand between its pages, I remember that day with warmth and gratitude.

Speaking:
1. Telling time is important because it helps people organise school, work, transport, and meetings. It also helps us plan rest and finish tasks on time.
2. Without clocks, people would use daylight, meals, and natural signs to plan their day. School and transport would be less exact, and meetings would be difficult to arrange.
3. I try to manage my time wisely. I make a plan, do important tasks first, and leave some time for rest.

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