I. READING.
Read the text
Checking out second-hand city.
Do you love to go shopping, but seem to spend all your money on just one or two items? If so, why not consider hunting around for cheaper, second-hand options? With a little time and patience, it’s possible to find some great bargains. Take a look at the shopping alternatives we’ve come up with.

Car Boot Sales.
People bring unwanted things that they dig out of their attics and garages to a car boot sale. Anything from children’s toys to sports equipment can turn up at these sales, which are usually held at weekends or on Bank Holidays.

Second-Hand Shops.
Good second-hand shops can be full of surprises and are often the perfect place to pick up a bargain! Many shops often specialize in certain items such as rare books, designer clothes and antique furniture.

Charity Shops.
People donate used clothes, shoes, toys and other different items to charity shops where you can usually buy them for next to nothing! The money often goes to help people who are hungry, homeless or who live in poor developing countries.

Christmas Bazaars.
These are wonderful places to buy handmade gifts, Christmas decorations and second-hand items. The beauty of these bazaars is that all the money raised usually goes to charity, so you can shop till you drop knowing that it’s all for a good cause!

So, next time you’re in the mood to shop, instead of using your credit card, head for ‘second-hand city’.
According to the text choose right answer.
1. What does the writer say about second-hand shops? *
A) They are not ideal place for purchases.
B) They often sell only one particular type of thing.
C) They always sell things that have been carefully checked.
D) You cannot buy anything unusual there.
2. What does the writer say about charity shops and bazaars? *
A) They are good places for poor, homeless people to shop.
B) They give second-hand items to people in poor countries.
C) They are good because shopping there helps poor people.
D) They sell tasty Christmas food and drinks.
3. What does this text mainly explain? *
A) where you can go to buy second-hand things
B) how second-hand sales raise money for charity
C) why second-hand items are great bargains
D) who benefits from second-hand sales
4. What does the writer say about car boot sales? *
A) They are a fun way to spend a holiday weekend.
B) You probably wouldn’t want the things on sale there.
C) They are not popular among the traders.
D) A wide range of things may be found on sale there.
5, 6. Which TWO of the following statements might the writer agree with?
A) Do your second-hand shopping at weekends, Christmas and on Bank Holidays.
B) Second-hand shopping takes a bit longer, but it’s worth it.
C) The main purpose of Christmas Bazaars is to raise money.
D) First decide what you want to buy then find the place that specializes in it.
II. Writing. Task1. Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence
1. volunteering / enjoys / at the local / Dilnaz / homeless shelter *
2. to participate / my friends / All / in the clean up day. / are eager *
3. that protects / I started / for an organisation / working / endangered animals. *
4. would like / Berik / the Khan Shatyr Entertainment Centre in Astana / to visit *
5. / of throwing it away. / waste instead / should / Everyone / recycle *
II.WRITING.
TASK 2. Write essay about why you love weekends.
EXAMPLE: A: I love weekends because I meet my friends and we go out together. B: Me too. We usually go window-shopping or play basketball. (60-80 words, use new words from Unit 1 and 2) *