III. Reading. Read the letters to a London newspaper

Read the letters to a London newspaper. Tick (V) the two letters which are FOR the Olympic Games in London.

LIVING LONDON Viewpoint

This week we received letters about London's bid for the Olympic Games in 2012. There are different opinions.

What do you think? Send your thoughts to:

Living London, 113 Grays Lane, London EC12 4RT.

Dear Living London,

Over a billion people watch the Olympic Games on TV. This is our chance to show the world that London is a great centre for international business. And, of course, the Games will be good for tourism.

Ron, Croydon

Dear Living London,

London is a rich city. But there are some cities in Britain with little industry and many economic problems. Those cities need help. The capital is not the best location for the Games.

Anne, Islington

Dear Living London, The Olympic Games cost billions of pounds. But Londoners don't need expensive stadiums! We need cheaper public transport and better hospitals!

Roger, Catford

Dear Living London, London is a home for people of many different origins and cultures. Sport is something everybody can share and enjoy. The Olympic Games will bring our multinational community together.

Mohammed, Ealing

Dear Living London, The government wants to spend a lot of our money on the Games, but they don't ask our opinion. It's always the same! I like sport, but I don't want the Games here. There needs to be a national vote.

Gina, Wanstead

Read the letters again. Match the questions in column A to the names in column B.

1.Who wants the government to ask the people their opinion about the Games?

2. Who wants to have the Games in the UK, but not in London?

3.Who thinks the Games are expensive and wants to spend the money on other things?

4.Who says the Games will bring visitors to the UK?

A. Ron

B. Roger

C. Gina

D. Anne

Complete the sentences with words from the Living London letters. The Living London letter numbers are given in brackets.

1. _________________ is very important for the economy in many countries, and foreign visitors to a place are very welcome. (1)

2. Paris is the ___________ of France. (2)

3. I don't like going to Primms supermarket, everything's so ______________ I know I'll pay less at Browns supermarket. (3)

4. I think it's better to live in ______________ country, that's how you learn more about other cultures and religions. (4)

5. If you want to know my ______________ , I think we should leave really early when the traffic's not too bad. (5)

IV. Writing

Write an essay on the given theme. Try to answer the following questions.

My Neighbours

1. What are their names?

2. What do they do?

3. Where do they come from?

4. Are they good neughbours? Why or why not?

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