b. Read the article again and listen. Answer the questions.
1 How does Rick talk to people?
Rick talk with people with computer.
2 What do people do in a triathlon?
In the triathlon, people swim four kilometres, cycle 180 kilometres and then run a marathon, 42 kilometres.
3 How does Dick help Rick in a triathlon event?
In the running, his father pushes him in his wheelchair. In the swimming, Rick lies in a small boat and Dick swims and pulls him. And in the cycling, Rick sits in a special seat on the front of Dick’s bike.
4 What name do Rick and Dick have when they do a triathlon?
Together, they are ‘Team Hoyt’.
5 How long do they take to finish a triathlon?
It usually take about 14 or 15 hours.
6 Dick says: ‘We think that we always win’. Why does he say that, do you think?
Because when they do everything together they become happy and the fact that they were able to overcome it, is already a victory for them.
d. Complete the dialogues with the expressions from Exercise 7a.
1 A: James – would you like some pizza?
B: No thanks, Sandy – I don’t like pizza very much.
2 A: Come on, Alex It’s 8.30. We’re late!
B: Oh, right. Sorry Gill. Ok, I’m ready now – let’s go!
3 A: Is the homework difficult, Jane? Do you want some help?
B: Yes, please, Mum. Help me with question three!
4 A: I really want a hamburger. But I haven’t got any money.
B: Don’t worry, Mike. I’ve got some money. I can buy some hamburgers.
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