7. speak about the cat. 1) say what he was good at. 2) the cat never before spoke to anyone from the miller's family. why did he begin talking only now? 8. answer the questions and speak about yourself. 1) do you have brothers or sisters? 2) are you good at sports? what sports are you good at? what is your best friend good at? 3) do you have pets?

7. 1. the cat was very good at catching rats and mice. he played so many cunning tricks on them. he never came home without a rat or a mouse. he could hide in the wheat, or pretend to be dead. 2. there was no need for the cat speaking to somebody before. but now the youngest son got him and started thinking what to do with the cat. the man spoke loudly and the cat heard that he was upset and thought about eating him and making a hat out of cat's fur. so, to avoid death, to prove that he is not useless and to help his new master the cat began talking. 8. 1. i have neither brothers nor sisters. 2. i like sports and  i am good at figure skating and skiing. my best friends are goo at swimming, playing football and jogging. 3. i have two cats. a boy and a girl. his name is mars. he is big, grey and fluffy. her name is buffy. she is small and playful.

1. a the sink is full. can anyone do the washing-up?  

            b:   not me again. - i do it all the time (this your routine household  chore

2. a : can we plan the surprise party for  gack's birthday?  

      b  : can't you see? i'm doing it!  

    (you're involved in the planning right now)

3. a : who could walk the dog

    b : i'll do it.

    ( you fell like talking some fresh air)

4. a: i'd ilke you to lay  the table for dinner.

    b: i've done it.

    (the table is ready)

5. a: could you tidy the kitchen?   i'm so busy.

      b: i was going to do it.   

    (this was your intenton but you haven't managed to do it yet)

6. a: you never clean the bathrom!

      b: what are you talking about? i've been doing it for weeks!

    ( actually nobody else but you has cleaned the bathroom for a month)

7. a: could you tidy up these documents? we have to fill in our tax declaration next week.

      b: ok, i'll have it done by the weekend.

      ( you promise to finish doing this before that time)