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REAL ENGLISH 8

2. The night sky is brilliantly lit up by the moon and millions of stars. This is a view that
Natasha does not see in the city.
 Do you think it is possible to experience every single beautiful thing around us? Is it
possible that we will never miss out on a wonderful experience?
 Can you think of something beautiful that you alone may have had the chance to see?
What makes it so special and unique?

3. Natasha lives in a modern city but cannot appreciate the natural beauty of the world. Mira,
on the other hand, sleeps under the stars but has no electricity.

 Name two things each that you count as a blessing and as a drawback in your life.
Can you think of anyone who would want to be in your place, enjoying the life you
have? What about someone whose life you would like to have for yourself?

B Understand

B1 Choose the correct response.

1. ‘Nocturnal creatures’ are creatures
a) that disappear at night.
b) that are active mainly at night.

c) that are born at night.
d) that sleep at night.
2. ‘A city that never sleeps’ means

a) a city where everyone is awake.
b) many people suffer from insomnia.
c) there are lots of activities even after sunset.
d) it is impossible to sleep well in a city.

3. Night is just an extension of the day in a city because
a) artificial lights remove natural darkness.
b) days are longer in a city.

c) nights are moonlit.
d) night is just like day.
4. Light pollution means

a) pollution that affects light.
b) excessive brightening of the night sky by street lights and other artificial sources.
c) light that is too colourful.
d) excessive darkness that reduces the effect of light.

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