3 Speak & Write
A.Read the story and answer the questions. When it is possible, underline words/phrases in the story to justify your answer.
1. What tenses does the writer use?
2. What words does the writer use to link ideas?
3. What words does the writer use to describe feelings?
4. What is the purpose of each paragraph?
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Ответ:
1)The writer uses a mixture of the past simple and past continuous tenses.
2)The writer uses words such as "suddenly,"
"however," "in the beginning," and "until" to link ideas.
3)The writer uses words such as "frightened," "worried," "relieved," and "surprised" to describe feelings.
4)The purpose of each paragraph is to advance the story and provide more information about what happened to Sam and Henry and how Henry was able to save Sam. The first paragraph sets the scene and introduces the characters and the situation. The second paragraph describes the boys' reactions when they realized Sam was missing. The third and fourth paragraphs describe Henry's actions and feelings as he found and saved Sam. The final paragraph introduces a new element to the story by having Sam ask a question, but with no immediate