Reading Read the text. Then write true or false. Correct the false sentences.

A SIMPLE LIFE

The Amish people in America live in a very traditional way. They produce their own food. They don’t use modern machines. They haven’t got cars. They travel by horse and cart instead. The children haven’t got a lot of modern things, like mp3 players or mobile phones.

Sam, an Amish boy, doesn’t mind living in a simple way. ‘I love helping with the animals,’ he says, ‘but I’m interested in studying ICT. I really want a laptop. A lot of boys my age have got one. I want to play computer games like them.’

Claire, who is fourteen years old, says she hardly ever feels bored. ‘I meet friends or I help my mum at home,’ she says. ‘I don’t go shopping because my mum makes all my clothes. I don’t wear make-up because it’s not allowed. I’m usually happy with my life, but sometimes I really want to watch TV!’

1 Amish people don’t travel by car.

2 Sam isn’t interested in animals.

3 Sam wants to have a mobile phone.

4 Claire often goes shopping.

5 Claire usually likes Amish life.

1a: there's a lovely smell coming from the kitchen. b: yes, i have been cooking biscuits. 2 a: have you ever been to australia? b: no, i haven't. 3 a: did you manage to get to the bank yesterday? b: no, it had closed by the time i got there.4 a: are you new to this area? b: no, i lived in this area for three years.5 a: i see you finally bought a new video. b: yes, i had been trying to fix the old one for ages when i decided to buy a new one. 6 a: is mr dixon free yet? b: no, he is in a meeting at the moment. 7 a: where did you go for dinner on your birthday? b: i went to the new chinese restaurant in town. 8 a: what are you looking for? b: my keys. i have lost them. 9 a: did you find the papers you were looking for? b: yes. they have been on my desk all the time. 10 a: i'm tired. we have been walking all morning. b: let's stop and have something to eat, then. 11 a: what have you bought your mother for christmas? b: i got her a new jumper.12 a: what time are you leaving tomorrow? b: very early. at 6 o'clock in the morning. 13 a: linda is very good at her job, isn't she? b: yes. she has been doing the same job for thirty years.14 a: when did you see janet? b: while i was waiting at the bus stop yesterday morning. 15 a: have you made plans for saturday yet? b: yes, i am going to the cinema with ed.16 a: where were you at 5 o'clock yesterday? b: i was having a lesson.17 a: did you enjoy your flight? b: yes, but i was nervous because i had not flown before.