UNIT 1 Unit Starter
2 T I UN Lead-in 1 Complete the facts about Historical Figures. Use the words in the box. disappeared poetry lightning suggested gliders died
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1 Leonardo da Vinci was born in the town of Vinci. He __________________ Mona Lisa and The Last Supper. He designed hang __________________, helicopters and musical instruments. 2 Pablo Picasso’s name __________________ of 23 words. He produced more than 1,200 sculptures and 1,800 paintings and also wrote __________________ and plays. 3 Nikola Tesla was born during a violent __________________ storm. Historians say that he was __________________ with number 3, hated pearls and wouldn’t touch hair. 4 Maria Callas was a world famous soprano. She was of __________________ origin and she lived in New York City. Her biographers say she had an unhappy __________________.
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5 Marie Curie received two Nobel __________________ for physics and chemistry. Her daughter Irene also received one for chemistry. She __________________ due to exposure to radiation. 6 Amelia Earhart __________________ in July 1937 and was declared dead two years later. She had a __________________ built in her honour on Howland Island in the Pacific Ocean.
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7 Walt Disney won 22 Academy __________________ for his work. He wanted to name his famous mouse Mortimer, but his wife __________________ the name Mickey. 8 Ludwig van Beethoven became almost completely __________________ by the age of 44. He was best known for his nine symphonies. He __________________ the third one to Napoleon.
A Reading 1 Match the words in the box with the explanations. the sick 1 2 3 4 5
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the homeless
the disabled
the poor
the leprous
____________________ – the opposite of the rich ____________________ – the opposite of the healthy ____________________ – people suffering from leprosy ____________________ – people with no home and living on the streets ____________________ – people with limited movements, senses or activities
