Imagine that you, being a news reporter, have to cover the start-of-term banquet in Hogwarts. Watch the video to gather the information and write your news article in 200–250 words.

In your news article describe:

• the Great Hall where the event took place;
• the guests;
• the food;
• what the guests did during the banquet.

Imagine that your colleague has conducted an experiment on people's ability to detect changes. 50 people participated, and their results are presented in the chart below. 

Study the chart, watch the video and write a report about the experiment in about 250–300 words. In your report speak about:

• what the experiment was like and how it was conducted;
• the purpose of the experiment;
• the results of the experiment. 

Watch the film "My Shoes" and write a short review in 150–170 words.

In your review:

• describe what the film is about;
• share your impressions;
• give a recommendation whether to watch it or not.

Watch the film "Le Retour" and write a short review in 150–170 words.

In your review:

• describe what the film is about;
• share your impressions;
• give a recommendation whether to watch it or not.

Watch the video Balloons and write a short article (120–150 words) for the Did You Know That? magazine giving advice on alternative ways to use a balloon. In your article, describe the ways of using a balloon in detail, so that the reader can understand them without watching the video.

You see this announcement on an English-language travel website.

ARTICLES WANTED

A day in the city!

We are looking for articles about how a visitor could have a great time in New York in just one day.

Write us an article telling us what a visitor can do, what they can see and how they can travel around.

The best articles will be posted on our website.

Watch the video and write an article for the website (300–350 words).

In your article you may dwell on any New York sights you choose, but two of them must be from the list below:

• Empire State Building
• Times Square
• Fifth Avenue
• Broadway
• Coney Island
• Central Park

Use the following words and expressions in your article:

• Big Apple
• grid system
• Metropolitan