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C. Rewrite these sentences to begin with What. Discuss with
a partner. Are the statements true for you?

1. I really need to study this weekend.
2. I find public transport in my area very expensive.
3. It surprises me that more people don’t like sci-fi films.
4. People not recycling really bothers me.
5. I’m really worried about climate change.
6. I’ d really like to try living without money.
7. Seeing homeless people on the streets upsets me.
8. People’s attitudes toward social issues in my country are
really disappointing.

D. Complete the sentences with your own ideas.
1. What I like most about my country’s currency is .
2. What worries me most about my future is .
3. What I would love to do before I’m too old is .
4. What some people don’t know about me is .
5. What annoys me most about people in my country is .
6. What I love doing most with my friends is .

7. What I’ll never understand is why .
8. What I think every student should be taught is .

E. Choose the correct option. Discuss with a partner.
1. What I find most hilarious / worrying about the future is the likelihood of finding employment locally.
2. What I think more schools should teach / taught is basic economics to prepare us for the real world.
3. What bothers / drives me crazy is the lack of social activities for people our age in this area.
4. What many people my age don’t appreciate / concern is how useful speaking a second language
will be in our future.

Listening and Speaking

A. Look at the pictures. Discuss with a partner.

1. Which ancient civilisations were responsible for each of these
creations?
2. What do you know about each of these ancient civilisations?

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