7. Task I. Task I. He (she) could kill Henry because: 1. wanted to get his money; 2. didn’t want to share their common business; 3. wanted to marry another man (his wife); 4. Henry didn’t want to give her divorce (развод); 5. found out that her husband was having an affair with another woman; 6. wanted to get the whole inheritance (наследство); 7. learnt his (her) terrible secret.

8. True, false or not stated: 1. Detective Higgins’ computer knew if what you said was true or false. 1.true 2. false 3. not stated 2. Henry had a lot of money at his office but nobody could find it. 1.true 2. false 3. not stated 3. Miss Jane Hopkins was an actress of the National Theatre. 1.true 2. false 3. not stated 4. There was oil on the kitchen floor and on the sleeve of Miss Hopkins’ dress. 1.true 2. false 3. not stated 5. John Haddock was rather rich. 1.true 2. false 3. not stated 6. Mary Hopkins hated Henry and his sister. 1.true 2. false 3. not stated 7. The computer proved that the famous criminal cat Macavity killed Henry. 1. true 2. false 3. not stated

9. You and your friend want to lose weight. Discuss with him/her which one of the following options is the best way to lose weight: join a gym; join a gym; go on a diet; go on a diet; have surgery on your stomach; have surgery on your stomach; go jogging every morning. go jogging every morning.

10. Join a gym _ + We can go together. It will be fun. There are lots of interesting gym classes. Go on a Diet _ + We will eat healthier food. We will not feel heavy after eating. Have surgery on your stomach _ + It’s much faster solution. We won’t have to bother with exercise. Go jogging every morning _ + It’s a cheap way to get in shape. We don’t need any equipment.

11. These phrases will help you: You can’t be serious. It’s a good idea, isn’ it ? You can’t be serious. It’s a good idea, isn’ it ? You must be joking. It seems to me that … That would be lovely. I believe that … That would be lovely. I believe that … Why not? What is your opinion ? Don’t you think so ? I can’t agree with you.

12. Write a letter to Kathy, who is coming to visit you next month. In your letter: tell her about the music you like; ask three questions about her eating habits. Do you listen to music much? What kind of music do you like? Who is your favourite musician? I have to go now because my dinner is ready. I’m very hungry!