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Reading and Writing Portfolio 5 Reading a student’s composition Writing paragraphs (1); connecting words (2): after, when, and then; a composition Review Past Simple; adjectives

A night to remember 1 Read about Miyu’s evening out. Then put the pictures in order.

The day I met Keira … 1

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A few years ago I went to the UK with two friends to study at a language school in London. The day after I arrived was a very special day for me because it was my 21st birthday. After our classes finished we went for coffee in Leicester Square.

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Then we went to the theatre to see a play called The Children’s Hour. I wanted to see it because my favourite actress, Keira Knightley, was in it. We sat in a box and had a very good view. The play was really good and Keira

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C 5

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Knightley was wonderful. 3

When the play ended we went for a meal in a Japanese restaurant near the theatre. It was quite crowded, but the food was great. We had sushi and salad – it was very nice. After the meal my friends gave me presents and then the whole restaurant sang Happy Birthday!

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After we left the restaurant we walked past the theatre again – and there was Keira Knightley! I went over and said hello and she was really friendly to me. We talked for about five minutes and then my friends took some photos of me and Keira together.

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When I got home I emailed all my friends in Japan and told them about my birthday. I also sent them the photos of me and Keira! It really was a night to remember.

2 Read the text again. Tick the true sentences. Correct the false sentences. 1

Miyu went to London with two friends.

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The Japanese restaurant was quite empty.

It was quite crowded. ✓ 2

The day after they arrived was Miyu’s 18th birthday. It was Miyu’s 21st birthday.

3

Keira Knightley is her favourite actress.

Miyu liked The Children’s Hour.

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Miyu met Keira Knightley in the street.

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Keira wasn’t very friendly.

Keira was very friendly

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Miyu met Keira Knightley in the theatre.

8 When Miyu got home she phoned her friends.

When Miyu got home she emailed her friends.

HELP WITH WRITING Paragraphs (1); connecting words (2): after, when, and then 3

5 Put these sentences together. Use the words/phrases in brackets. 1

I left the party. I went home. (after)

2

Martin had dinner. He watched TV. (and then)

Match a–e to paragraphs 1–5 in the text. a

(4)meeting Keira

b

(3)at the theatre

c d e

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Martin had dinner and then he watched TV

3 I got home. I phoned my brother. (when) I phoned my brother when I got home.

introduction (2)at the restaurant (5)the end of the evening

TIPS • We usually start a new paragraph when we talk about a different place or time. • We don’t start a new paragraph for every new sentence.

4 a Look at these sentences. Notice how we make sentences with after, when and and then. Underline the verb that happened first. 1 After our classes finished we

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When the play ended we went for a meal in a Japanese restaurant.

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We talked for about five minutes and then my friends took some photos.

I finished the report. I went to bed. (after)

I went to bed after I finished the report.

5

Gwyneth did her homework. She went out. (and then) Gwyneth did her homework and then she went out.

6

Rowan finished university. He went to the USA. (after)

He went to the USA after Roman finished university 7

went for coffee in Leicester Square.

I left university. I travelled for six months. (when) I travelled for six months when I left university.

6 a Think of a night to remember that you had in the last six months – or invent one! Look at these questions and make notes in the table.

b Choose the correct answer in the rule. ●

After I left the party I went home.

We often use after, when and and then for things that happen at the same time/at different times.

When was it? Where did you go? Who did you go with?

1 It was on 14th May. I went to supermarket I went with my cousin

What did you do there (food, drink, music, etc.)? What did you like about it?

2 I bought a cake. I liked to eat a lot of cakes.

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Where did you go after that? Did you have a good time?

c Underline all the examples of after, when and and then in the text.

When did you get home? What did you do when you got home?

TIP • We can also use then without and. We usually use a comma (,) before then: We talked for about five minutes, then my friends tooksome photos.

b Write about your night to remember.

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I went to my house Yes, I did. I got to my home on 14th May. I went to my bed.

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Use your notes from 6a.

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Start a new paragraph for information 1–4 in the table.

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Use when, after and and then.

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Read and check for mistakes.

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Give your composition to your teacher next class.

Tick the things you can do in English in the Reading and Writing Progress Portfolio, p88.

On May 14th I went to supermarket when my cousin arrived to my house. We bought a cake after we went to the games area and played for 5 hours it was very wonderful. When was 10 pm we had to go to my house and then went to my bed because the next day I had an important exam.