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1 Key to Summary writingPoints1 Reports-London Zoo-puma spotted-45 miles south of London2 Similar in nature3 Woman picking blackberries saw it first4 Puma moved from place to place5 Left trail of dead deer- small animals6 Paw prints-puma fur found as well7 Cat-like noises-heard at night8 Animal seen up a tree9 Now experts convinced-really was a pumaSummaryThe reports received by London Zoo that a puma had been spotted forty-five miles south of London were similar in nature. A woman picking blackberries saw it first, but the puma moved from place to place,leaving a trail of dead deer and small animals. Paw prints and puma fur were found as well. Cat-like noiseswere heard at night and the animal was seen up a tree. Now experts were convinced that the animal really was a puma. (79 words)Key to VocabularyA possible answerspotted (1.2): seen; accumulate (1.4): pile up; obliged to (1.5): bound to; claimed (1.6): stated; extraordinarilysimilar (1.6): surprisingly alike; immediately (1.8): at once; convinced (1.14): sure.Key to CompositionA possible answerMrs. Stone had spent the whole morning picking blackberries in the countryside near her home. It was nearly lunch time, so she decided to return for lunch. She was just picking up her basket when she heard a noise in the bushes. Then she saw an animal which looked like a cat. She knew it was not a cat because it was so large. The animal suddenly turned round to look at her and she thought it was going to come towards her and perhaps attack her. She dropped her basket and screamed loudly. Hearing the sound, the animal disappeared into the bushes, after which Mrs. Stone picked up her basket and ran all the way home.She told her neighbours that she had seen a puma in the countryside, but they did not believe her. She also telephoned the police but they didnt believe her either. (148 words)Key to Letter writingaddress: _,_,_,_.date:beginning of letter (Dear,)IntroductionPurposeConclusionending (Yours,)signaturepostscript (PS)2 Key to Summary writingPoints1 Church clock-striking hours woke vicar up2 One oclock3 Clock struck thirteen times4 Vicar-clock tower5 Took torch with him6 Saw Bill Wilkins- local grocer7 Bill-trying to repair the bell8 Had succeeded-repairing it-but one oclock-thirteen times9 Vicar- pleased10 Offered grocer cup of teaSummaryAt one oclock in the morning, the church clock striking the hours woke the vicar up as it struck thirteen times. The vicar went into the clock tower, taking a torch with him. He saw Bill Wilkins, the local grocer there and Bill explained he was trying to repair the clock but hadnt succeeded because at one oclock it struck thirteen times. However, the vicar was pleased the bell was working and offered the grocer a cap of tea. (79 words)Key to VocabularyA possible answervicar (1.1) priest, pastorrepaired (1.3) fixeddamaged (1.4) brokensilent (1.4) quietwith a start (1.5) in surprisecaught sight of (11.8-9) sawKey to CompositionA possible answerA sticky businessWe were used to hearing our church bell striking the hours in our small village. For as long as anyone could remember, the bell had struck the hours day and night. However, one night the church bell remained silent and the next morning we saw that the clock had stopped at exactly one a.m. Our clock was clearly damaged, but no one could explain how this had happened.Armed with a torch, our vicar climbed into the church tower to see what was going on. He heard a loud buzz as he went towards the clock and in the torchlight he found it had been invaded by bees. He was lucky they didnt sting him! He shone his torch into the great bell and saw that it was full of wax and honey. No wonder it wasnt working!A bee keeper was called in to deal with the situation. He immediately removed the queen bee to one of his bee hives and the other bees followed. The clock was cleaned and was soon working again. We not only enjoyed hearing it strike the hours day and night, but we enjoyed eating the honey as well. (195 words)Key to Letter writingA possible answer1 It was very nice to hear from you.2 Its been a long time since I heard from you.3 Forgive me for not answering your letter before now.4 I am sorry youve been ill and hope youre feeling better now.5 I have not written before as I had lost your address.6 I hope you received my last letter. 3 Key to Summary writingPoints1 Archaeologists found clay fragments - most sacred room - ancient temple2 Represented fifteen statues - goddesses3 Had once been painted4 Body of one statue found - remains - 15th c. B.C.5 Head found - remains - 5th c. B.C.6 Fragments reconstructed7 Turned out to be statue - goddess - three feet high8 Hands on hips9 Full-length skirt10 Identity not knownSummaryArchaeologists found clay fragments in an ancient temple. These represented the fifteen statues of goddesses which had once been painted. The body of one statue was found among remains from the fifteenth century B.C. while its head was found among remains from the fifth century B.C. When the fragments were reconstructed, they turned out to be a goddess which stood three feet high. Her hands rested on her hips and she was wearing a full-length skirt. Her identity is unknown. (80 words)Key to VocabularyA possible answerexplored (1.2) examinedancient (1.3) very oldprosperous (l.5) wealthystoreys (1.5) floorsbeneath (1.7) underfragments (1.10) piecesremains (1.12) surviving piecesKey to CompositionA possible answerAfter walking round the ancient city, the archaeologists discovered an ancient temple. This temple had obviously been a place of worship because it contained a sacred room. On entering the sacred room, the archaeologists found the clay fragments of fifteen statues, each of which was a goddess which had once been painted. After this, workmen began digging and soon discovered the head of a statue among remains dating from the fifth century B.C. They also found the body of this statue among remains from the fifteenth century B.C. The archaeologists carefully put the fragments together. They were astonished to find that the figure was a goddess. The goddess was a modern-looking woman. She had her hands on her hips and she was wearing a full-length skirt. Although the archaeologists tried very hard to identify her, they were unable to find out her name. (143 words)Key to Letter writingA possible answer1 I shall be looking forward to seeing you next week.2 I am very sorry for any inconvenience I have caused you.3 I hope you will accept my apologies.4 I wish you every success in your new job.5 Please give my regards to your parents.6 I look forward to hearing from you soon.4 Key to Summary writingPoints1 Married - Alfred Bloggs - told wife - Corporation2 Dressed - smart black suit3 Changed - overalls4 Spent day - dustman5 Shower - changed back into suit at night6 Lasted two years7 Fellow dustmen - secret8 Wife - never learn truth9 Husband - office - futureSummaryWhen he got married, Alfred Bloggs told his wife he worked for the Corporation. Though he dressed in a smart black suit every morning, he changed into overalls at work and spent the day working as a dustman. Then he took a shower and changed back into his suit at night. This lasted for two years and his fellow dustmen kept his secret. His wife will never learn the truth because her husband will be an office worker in future. (80 words )Key to VocabularyA possible answerreceive (1.1) getsacrifice (1.5) give upprivilege (1.6) special advantage, honourcurious (1.7) strangeembarrassed (1.9) shydiscovered (1.13) found outstatus (1.15) social positionKey to CompositionA possible answerNearly caughtOne morning Alf and three other dustmen were collecting rubbish in Merton Street and they stopped outside Mrs. Frosts house.Though Alf didnt know it, his wife was visiting Mrs. Frost at the time. She and Mrs. Frost were old friends, though Mrs. Frost had never met Alf. Alf was just getting out of the dustcart to go into Mrs. Frosts backyard when he saw his wife leaving Mrs. Frosts house. He quickly returned to the dustcart and hid in the driving cabin. While he was hiding, his fellow dustmen helped him by collecting Mrs. Frosts rubbish. Meanwhile, Alfs wife and Mrs. Frost talked on the doorstep. It looked as though their conversation would never end!At last Mrs. Bloggs said goodbye to Mrs. Frost. She waved to one of the dustmen whom she recognized and she went towards the dustcart to greet him. The dustman waved back and gave her a big smile as the dustcart drove off. Mrs. Bloggs stood on the pavement and watched the dustcart disappear down the street. Then she began to walk home. Its all right, Alf, his friend said. She cant see you now.Thanks, Jim, Alf said. That was a lucky escape! (200 words )Key to Letter writingA possible answeraddressdateDear Mrs. Frost,It was nice to meet you at Selenas party last week.You mentioned you had a copy of Whos Who. I am writing to ask if I could borrow it for a couple of days. Im doing some research on politicians and this book contains a lot of information. I promise I will take good care of it and return it to you as quickly as possible.I look forward to hearing from you soon.Yours sincerely,signature (80 words)5 Key to Summary writingPoints1 Married - Alfred Bloggs - told wife - Corporation2 Dressed - smart black suit3 Changed - overalls4 Spent day - dustman5 Shower - changed back into suit at night6 Lasted two years7 Fellow dustmen - secret8 Wife - never learn truth9 Husband - office - futureSummaryWhen he got married, Alfred Bloggs told his wife he worked for the Corporation. Though he dressed in a smart black suit every morning, he changed into overalls at work and spent the day working as a dustman. Then he took a shower and changed back into his suit at night. This lasted for two years and his fellow dustmen kept his secret. His wife will never learn the truth because her husband will be an office worker in future. (80 words )Key to VocabularyA possible answerreceive (1.1) getsacrifice (1.5) give upprivilege (1.6) special advantage, honourcurious (1.7) strangeembarrassed (1.9) shydiscovered (1.13) found outstatus (1.15) social positionKey to CompositionA possible answerNearly caughtOne morning Alf and three other dustmen were collecting rubbish in Merton Street and they stopped outside Mrs. Frosts house.Though Alf didnt know it, his wife was visiting Mrs. Frost at the time. She and Mrs. Frost were old friends, though Mrs. Frost had never met Alf. Alf was just getting out of the dustcart to go into Mrs. Frosts backyard when he saw his wife leaving Mrs. Frosts house. He quickly returned to the dustcart and hid in the driving cabin. While he was hiding, his fellow dustmen helped him by collecting Mrs. Frosts rubbish. Meanwhile, Alfs wife and Mrs. Frost talked on the doorstep. It looked as though their conversation would never end!At last Mrs. Bloggs said goodbye to Mrs. Frost. She waved to one of the dustmen whom she recognized and she went towards the dustcart to greet him. The dustman waved back and gave her a big smile as the dustcart drove off. Mrs. Bloggs stood on the pavement and watched the dustcart disappear down the street. Then she began to walk home. Its all right, Alf, his friend said. She cant see you now.Thanks, Jim, Alf said. That was a lucky escape! (200 words )Key to Letter writingA possible answeraddressdateDear Mrs. Frost,It was nice to meet you at Selenas party last week.You mentioned you had a copy of Whos Who. I am writing to ask if I could borrow it for a couple of days. Im doing some research on politicians and this book contains a lot of information. I promise I will take good care of it and return it to you as quickly as possible.I look forward to hearing from you soon.Yours sincerely,signature (80 words)6 Key to Summary writingPoints1 Large car - entered - arcade - Piccadilly2 Stopped outside jewellers3 Two thieves - out of car4 Smashed windows - iron bars5 Owner of shop - upstairs6 Threw furniture - thieves7 Hit one of thieves - heavy statue8 Raid - three minutes9 Thieves drove away10 Owner ran after car11 Threw ashtrays, vases12 Thieves got away13 Thousands of pounds - diamondsSummaryA large car entered an arcade near Piccadilly and stopped outside a jewellers. Two thieves got out and smashed the shop window. The owner of the shop was upstairs at the time, so he threw furniture at thethieves hitting one of them with a heavy statue. The raid lasted only three minutes and the thieves drove away. Running after them, the owner threw ashtrays and vases, but the thieves got away, stealing thousands of pounds worth of diamonds. (79 words)Key to VocabularyA possible answerexpensive (1.1) dearalmost (1.2) nearlyassistants (1.4) helpers (in a shop)gazing (1.7) lookingseveral (1.7) a few, a number ofstayed (1.10) remainedsmashed (1.11) broke to piecesKey to CompositionA possible answerThey got awaySeeing the thieves car join the traffic on Piccadilly, Mr. Taylor took a taxi and followed them. The taxi driver drove at full speed when Mr. Taylor told him what had happened.There wasnt too much traffic at this time of the morning so there was a mad chase through the streets of London. For a short time, the thieves car was on the wrong side of the road and hit another car, but it did not stop. Two policemen in a police car watched in amazement as the two vehicles went past, both breaking the speed limit. Lights on and horn blaring, the police car chased both the speeding cars. Mr. Taylors taxi stopped when the traffic lights turned red. The thieves ignored the traffic lights and got away. Meanwhile, the police caught up with the taxi at the traffic lights and the taxi driver was charged with speeding. They refused to let the driver off, even though Mr. Taylor carefully explained the situation.However, the police informed another police car of the chase and ten minutes later the thieves car was found abandoned in a side street. The thieves had escaped on foot and disappeared among the crowd. (200 words)Key to Letter writingA possible answer (body of letter only)You wont believe what happened to me on Tuesday morning!I was walking down a busy street near Piccadilly when I saw a man smash the window of an antique shop and run off with an expensive vase. Other passers-by saw him, too, and we all chased the man down the street, shouting Stop! Thief! Stop! Thief! We managed to catch the man, but unfortunately the vase got broken.Ill tell you the full story when we meet next week. (80 words)7 Key to Summary writingPoints1 John Butlin - successful furniture business2 After very good day - put wallet -3,000 into microwave oven3 He and fianc6e Jane - horse-riding4 Got home - Jane cooked dinner - microwave oven5 Dismayed - find - money destroyed6 John - bank manager7 Bank manager - remains to - Mutilated Ladies8 Identified remains- returned the moneySummaryJohn Butlin runs a successful furniture business and after a very good day, he put his wallet containing 3,000 into the microwave oven for safekeeping. Then he and his fianc6e, Jane, went horse-riding, after which Jane cooked their dinner in the microwave oven only to find to their dismay that the money had been destroyed. John went to see his bank manager who sent the remains to the Mutilated Ladies department who identified the remains and returned the money. (79 words)Key to VocabularyA possible answerhappened (