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Vocabulary#1: Colours Do these exercises to help you learn the different colours.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct colour in the box below the picture.

yellow

red

pink

white

blue

brown

grey

black

orange

green

light green

dark green

Vocabulary#1: Colours 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word or words to complete the sentences. 1.

Grass, some vegetables and the leaves on trees are _______________.

2.

Strawberry milkshake and strawberry ice cream are _______________.

3.

Chocolate is usually _______________.

4.

Tigers and basketballs are _______________.

5.

The sky and the jeans we wear are _______________.

6.

Tomatoes and strawberries are _______________.

7.

When you mix black and white, you get _______________.

8.

The sky at night is _______________.

9.

The paper in your notebook is _______________.

10.

Bananas and lemons are _______________.

Writing task: Which colours do you like best? Why?

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Vocabulary#2: A room Do these exercises to help you learn words for things you can see in a room.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

window

heating

socket

ceiling

switch

floor

wall

carpet

light

door

aircon

radiator

Vocabulary#2: A room 2. Check your vocabulary: matching Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10. 1……..

This is usually made from wood and you can enter or leave a room through it.

a.

aircon

2……..

The metal object that hangs on the wall and keeps us warm.

b.

radiator

3……..

This is made from glass and you can look outside through this.

c.

ceiling

4……..

The plastic object you have to press to turn the lights on and off.

d.

door

5……..

The object that hangs on the wall and blows out hot or cold air.

e.

floor

6……..

This is a colourful and sometimes beautiful decoration we put on the floor.

f.

window

7……..

The bottom part of the room where the carpet usually is.

g.

wall

8……..

The top part of the room where the lights usually are.

h.

socket

9……..

There are usually four of these in the room above the floor but below the ceiling.

i.

switch

10……

The plastic object where you can plug your electronic items such as a computer or TV.

j.

carpet

Writing task: Which of these things can you see in your room?

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Vocabulary#3: Bathroom Do these exercises to help you learn words for things you find in the bathroom.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

soap

towel

toilet

toilet paper

mirror

bath

shampoo

washbasin

shower

toothpaste

toothbrush

tap

Vocabulary#3: Bathroom 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write the best word to complete the sentences. 1.

You brush your teeth and wash your hands and face in a _______________.

2.

You can stand in a _______________ and wash your body.

3.

You can dry your body with a _______________.

4.

You clean your teeth with a _______________.

5.

You need to use _______________ on your toothbrush to keep your teeth nice and white.

6.

You can look in a _______________ to see your reflection.

7.

You can lie down in a _______________ and relax whilst washing your body.

8.

You turn the _______________ on to get water.

9.

You wash your hair with _______________ to make it clean.

10.

You can use _______________ and water to clean your hands.

Writing task: How long does it take you to get ready for school each morning? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#4: Bedroom Do these exercises to help you learn words for the bedroom.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

single bed

double bed

bedside table

sheet

wardrobe

alarm clock

blanket

lamp

duvet

chest of drawers

pillow

carpet

Vocabulary#4: Bedroom 2. Check your vocabulary: matching Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10. 1…….. One person can sleep in this.

a. alarm clock

2…….. Two people can sleep in this.

b. duvet

3…….. A thin piece of fabric to cover the bed.

c.

4…….. This is on the floor. It is soft and thick.

d. sheet

5…….. A thick, soft bed cover. It has feathers inside.

e. wardrobe

6……..

A warm, rectangular piece of fabric. We use it when it is cold, especially for the bed.

f.

single bed

carpet

7…….. A big cupboard for your clothes.

g. blanket

8…….. A soft thing for your head. You use it in bed.

h. double bed

9…….. This helps you see at night. You turn this on.

i.

lamp

10…… This makes a noise to wake you up.

j.

pillow

3. Check your vocabulary: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

A pillow is usually very soft.

True

False

2.

A blanket is only used in hot weather.

True

False

3.

You can eat your breakfast and lunch from a bedside table.

True

False

4.

You hang your shirts in the chest of drawers.

True

False

5.

You get under the duvet before sleeping.

True

False

6.

A single bed is big enough for two people.

True

False

7.

You usually hang your socks and underwear in the wardrobe.

True

False

8.

You lie on top of the sheet when you sleep.

True

False

9.

Your alarm clock tells the time and wakes you up.

True

False

10.

You usually turn on your lamp in the middle of the day.

True

False

Writing task: What do you have in your bedroom?

Vocabulary#5: Home Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about your home.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

bedroom

stairs

kitchen

balcony

living room

gate

window

front door

garden

bathroom

lift

dining room

Vocabulary#5: Home 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write the best words to complete the sentences. 1.

We wash and brush our teeth in a _______________.

2.

The machine to carry us to a higher floor is called a _______________.

3.

We look outside through a _______________.

4.

We sleep in a _______________.

5.

We eat our meals in a _______________.

6.

We go up the _______________ to get to the second floor.

7.

A _______________ is where we cook and prepare meals.

8.

We close a _______________ to stop other people and animals coming into the garden.

9.

We grow grass and flowers in a _______________.

10.

We watch TV or sit and relax in a _______________.

Writing Task: What's your favourite room in your house? What do you usually do in your favourite room? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#6: Hotels Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about staying in a hotel.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

bedroom

bathroom

single bed

double bed

twin beds

toilet

reception

shower

pillow

towel

lift

manager

Vocabulary#6: Hotels 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word or words to complete the sentences. 1.

The thing you use to get dry after taking a shower is a _______________.

2.

The object in a bedroom that two people can sleep on is a _______________.

3.

The place in a hotel where you check in and check out is the _______________.

4.

The object in a bedroom that just one person can sleep on is a _______________. The person in a hotel who can listen to and solve the customers' problems is the

5.

_______________.

6.

The room where people sleep is the _______________.

7.

The room where people have a shower and brush their teeth is the _______________.

8.

The thing you rest your head on when going to sleep is a _______________.

9.

The electronic machine that carries people to a different floor is the _______________.

10.

The machine that provides water that we use to wash our body and hair is a _______________.

Writing Task When was the last time you stayed in a hotel? Do you like staying in hotels?

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Vocabulary#7: Kitchen Do these exercises to help you learn words for things you find in the kitchen.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

fork knife

glass

bowl chair

table cooker

cupboard plate

cup spoon

Vocabulary#7: Kitchen 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write the best word to complete the sentences. 1.

We hold a _______________ in our hand to cut food into smaller pieces.

2.

We keep tinned food in a _______________.

3.

We hold a _______________ in our hand to eat ice cream or soup.

4.

We can put soup or ice cream into a _______________.

5.

We drink cold drinks like juice or water from a _______________.

6.

We use a _______________ to heat and prepare our hot meals.

7.

We drink hot drinks like coffee or tea from a _______________.

8.

We put our food on a round _______________ before we eat it.

9.

We hold a _______________ in our hand to pick up food.

10.

We sit on a _______________ when we eat at the table.

Writing Task: What do you have in your kitchen? Most people cook and prepare meals in their kitchen. Do you do anything different in your kitchen? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#8: Living room Do these exercises to help you learn words for things you find in the living room.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

light

picture

cushion

bookcase

TV

radio

remote control

sofa

armchair

vase

plant

video player

Vocabulary#8: Living room 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write the best word to complete the sentences. 1.

You and a friend can sit and relax on a _______________.

2.

You watch programmes and films on the _______________.

3.

You put a _______________ on your chair to make it more comfortable.

4.

You hang a _______________ on the wall. You can put a small one of your friends or family on the table too.

5.

You turn the _______________ on to see when it is dark.

6.

A _______________ is a living, green thing. Don't forget to water it!

7.

You put flowers in a _______________.

8.

You can listen to the news and music on a _______________.

9.

A _______________ has lots of shelves for your books.

10.

One person can sit on an _______________ to be comfortable and relax.

Writing Task: What do you have in your living room? What do you usually do in the living room? Do you do your homework there? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#9: Clothes Do these exercises to help you learn words for clothes.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

hat

sweatshirt

shirt

jeans

skirt

jacket

jumper

trainers

T-shirt

coat

top

trousers

Vocabulary#9: Clothes 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Complete the definitions. 1.

Casual denim trousers are called _______________.

2.

You wear a _______________ on your head.

3.

_______________ are a type of sports shoe.

4.

A _______________ is a casual short-sleeved top.

5.

A _______________ is similar to a jumper, but made of cotton.

6.

Girls wear a _______________ on their bottom half.

7.

Girls and boys wear _______________ to keep their legs warm.

8.

You put a _______________ on over your clothes to go out in winter.

9.

A smart top with buttons is called a _______________.

10.

You wear a _______________ on your top half. It’s normally made of wool.

Writing task: What are your favourite clothes?

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Vocabulary#10: Accessories Do these exercises to help you learn words for accessories.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

bag

bracelet

cap

pocket

glasses

hat

rucksack

scarf

belt

earrings

necklace

gloves

Vocabulary#10: Accessories 2. Check your vocabulary: matching Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10. 1…….. A bag that you wear on your back.

a.

cap

2…….. You wear this around your waist to hold your trousers up.

b.

rucksack

c.

bag

4…….. Jewellery for your ears.

d.

glasses

5…….. These help you to see!

e.

earrings

6…….. You wear these on your hands.

f.

belt

7…….. A piece of jewellery for your neck.

g.

gloves

8…….. Part of your trousers or jacket etc. where you can put things.

h.

necklace

9…….. You put things in this to carry them around.

i.

scarf

10…… You wear this around your neck to keep warm.

j.

pocket

3……..

You wear this on your head. It has a visor to protect your eyes from the sun.

Writing Task: What accessories do you wear? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#11: Animals Do these exercises to help you learn words for different animals.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

cat

dog

bird

pig

goat

sheep

chicken

horse

mouse

cow

rabbit

insect

Vocabulary#11: Animals 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word to complete the sentences. 1.

A _______________ is a popular pet. They love to catch mice and drink milk.

2.

A _______________ has a beak and two wings. It can fly. It lives in a nest and lays eggs. A _______________ has two long ears. It is small to medium-sized. It can live in the fields or as a

3.

pet. 4.

A _______________ has four legs. It gives us lamb to eat and wool to make our clothes. A _______________ has a long tail and scares some people. It loves to eat cheese. It doesn't like

5.

cats! A _______________ has four legs and looks fat. It gives us pork to eat. It can be pink or other 6.

colours like black, white and brown. 7.

A _______________ has four legs and a long tail. They give us beef to eat and milk to drink.

8.

A _______________ is a popular pet. People say it is man's best friend. It needs to go for walks. An _______________ is very small. It normally has six legs and its body has three parts. Some

9.

people are scared of them. 10.

A _______________ has four legs, a long tail and a long face. People ride them.

Writing task: Which of these animals do you like? Are you scared of any of these animals? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#12: School Do these exercises to help you learn words for things in your school.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

book

classroom

student

teacher

desk

library

pencil

subject

playground

dictionary

board

shelf

Vocabulary#12: School 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write the best word to complete the definitions. 1.

The person who helps students learn is the _______________.

2.

The _______________ is the place in school where you can play and have fun with your friends.

3.

A _______________ is a book that tells us the meaning of a word and how to spell it.

4.

The _______________ is the room in school where you have lessons.

5.

A _______________ is a place where you can put books and other things. It can be metal or wood and attached to a wall.

6.

Maths, science, history, art and English are _______________.

7.

The place where the teacher writes things for the class to see is the _______________.

8.

A _______________ is a piece of furniture where students sit and work.

9.

A _______________ is a person who is studying.

10.

A _______________ is a room with many books.

Writing task: What's your favourite subject at school? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#13: Appearance Do these exercises to help you learn words to describe people’s appearance.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

beautiful

handsome

old

young

tall

short

fat

slim

thin

blond hair

ginger hair

dark hair

Vocabulary#13: Appearance 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Complete the sentences with words from the previous page. 1.

_______________ is the opposite of short.

2.

If you eat lots of junk food, you will get _______________.

3.

_______________ people are below average height.

4.

_______________ is the opposite of old.

5.

You are _______________ when you are 50 or 60 years old.

6.

_______________ is the opposite of fat.

7.

A good-looking woman is _______________.

8.

_______________ is similar to thin.

9.

You have _______________ if your hair is a yellow colour.

10.

A good-looking man is _______________.

Writing Task: Which of these words describe you or your friends? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#14: Jobs Do these exercises to help you learn different types of jobs.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct job in the box below the picture. receptionist office worker

cleaner teacher

shop assistant hairdresser

nurse

doctor lawyer

engineer police officer

Vocabulary#14: Jobs 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write the name of a job to complete the sentences. A _______________ and a _______________ work in a hospital or clinic and take care of you

1.

when you are ill.

2.

An _______________ designs and builds large buildings or bridges.

3.

A _______________ keeps an office, school or hotel clean and tidy.

4.

Someone who works in a school classroom and helps students is called a _______________.

5.

A person who works in a court and can help people on trial is called a _______________.

6.

Someone who cuts and styles your hair to make it look good is called a _______________.

7.

Someone who helps you in a shop when you want to buy something is called a _______________.

8.

A person who works to stop crime is a _______________.

9.

10.

A _______________ works at the front desk of a building and welcomes visitors and answers the phone.

An _______________ works for a company and usually uses a computer and phone.

Writing task: What job would you like to do in the future? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#15: Body parts Do these exercises to help you learn words for parts of the body.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

head

mouth

leg

arm

hand

throat

eye

nose

ear

foot

back

finger

Vocabulary#15: Body parts 2. Check your vocabulary: matching Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10. 1…….. You use this part of the body to hear.

a.

eyes

2…….. You have eight of these, four on each hand.

b.

ear

3…….. You have two of these. You use them to walk.

c.

head

4…….. You use these to see.

d.

throat

5…….. You use this to talk, smile and eat.

e.

foot

6…….. The part of your body with your hair, eyes, mouth, nose and ears on.

f.

fingers

7…….. At the bottom of your leg, you have a ___. You wear a shoe on it.

g.

mouth

8…….. You have one ___ in the middle of your face. You use it to smell.

h.

nose

i.

arms

j.

legs

9……..

After your mouth, your food goes down your ___. Sometimes this part of the body hurts when you are ill.

10…… You have two of these. They have your hands at the end.

3. Check your vocabulary: grouping Write the parts of the body in the correct group. ear

nose

throat

head

leg

mouth

arm

back

foot

eye

Body parts you have ONE of

Body parts you have TWO of

Writing task: Have you ever broken your arm, leg or another body part? What happened?

Vocabulary#16: Restaurants Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about things you find in a restaurant.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

menu

knife

fork

spoon

cup

glass

meal

plate

bill

waiter

waitress

chef

Vocabulary#16: Restaurants 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word to complete the sentences. 1.

A _______________ is a man who takes your order and brings you your food.

2.

The _______________ is a piece of paper that tells you the cost of your meal.

3.

A _______________ is a person who cooks food in a restaurant.

4.

We often use a _______________ at the same time as a knife. You can pick up food with it.

5.

Your food is normally served on a _______________. It is flat and round.

6.

A _______________ is a woman who takes your order and brings you your food.

7.

You can use a _______________ to cut your food into smaller pieces.

8.

You use a _______________ to eat ice cream or soup.

9.

You look at the _______________ when deciding what food to order.

10.

You drink water from a _______________.

Writing task: Do you often go to restaurants with your friends or family? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#17: Fruit Do these exercises to help you learn words for fruit.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

banana

pear

peach

plum

apple

mango

grapes

orange

pineapple

coconut

strawberry

lemon

Vocabulary#17: Fruit 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word to complete the sentences. 1.

A _______________ is a small, red fruit. It has small seeds on its surface.

2.

An _______________ can be green or red. Snow White eats one and has problems!

3.

A _______________ is a yellow fruit. We put it in drinks with ice.

4.

A _______________ is green. It looks like an apple but it is smaller at the top than at the bottom.

5.

A _______________ is round and purple. It has a stone in the middle.

6.

_______________ are small and round. We use them to make wine.

7.

A _______________ is a big, tropical fruit. It grows on a tree. It can be green, orange or red. A _______________ is a big fruit with a brown shell. It is not easy to open. You eat the white part

8.

inside. A _______________ is a soft, round fruit. It is orangey pink. It has a lot of juice and it has a stone

9. 10.

inside. A _______________ is yellow and curved.

Writing task: Do you eat a lot of fruit? What's your favourite? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#18: Vegetables Do these exercises to help you learn words for vegetables.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

cucumber

pepper

tomato

peas

carrot

cabbage

potato

cauliflower

lettuce

onion

sweetcorn

aubergine

Vocabulary#18: Vegetables 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word to complete the sentences. 1.

_______________ are round and green. They grow in large numbers.

2.

An _______________ is round and light brown. It can make you cry!

3.

A _______________ is a vegetable with thick green leaves.

4.

A _______________ can be red, green or yellow. We eat them in salads.

5.

A _______________ has light green leaves that we eat in salads.

6.

A _______________ grows in the ground and we must cook it before we eat it. It is used to make chips.

7.

A _______________ is red and round. We can eat it in salads.

8.

A _______________ is long and green. We can eat it in salads or sandwiches.

9.

_______________ is yellow. The small parts are the same size as peas.

10.

A _______________ is a long, thin and orange vegetable.

Writing task: Which vegetables do you like to eat? Which do you hate? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#19: Food Do these exercises to help you learn words for food.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

pizza

ice cream

meat

vegetables

egg

chocolate

sugar

fish

rice

cheese

bread

biscuit

Vocabulary#19: Food 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Complete the definitions. 1.

_______________ is brown and sweet.

2.

_______________ are all good for you.

3.

A _______________ is an animal that lives in water.

4.

_______________ is small, white grains and you can eat it with curry.

5.

_______________ comes from an animal.

6.

_______________ can be yellow or white and is made from milk.

7.

Chickens lay these! They are called _______________.

8.

What’s your favourite _______________? Chocolate, vanilla or strawberry?

9.

_______________ comes from Italy. It has tomato and cheese on it.

10.

You need _______________ to make a sandwich.

Writing task: What’s your favourite food? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#20: Drinks Do these exercises to help you learn words for drinks.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

juice

ice cubes

coffee

milk

water

beer

hot chocolate

wine

fizzy drinks

lemon

tea

milkshake

Vocabulary#20: Drinks 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word or words to complete the sentences. 1.

_______________ is a hot drink and can keep you awake at night.

2.

You put _______________ in your drink to make it cold.

3.

You can put a _______________ slice into your drink.

4.

_______________ is made from fruit such as oranges.

5.

_______________ is cold and white.

6.

_______________ is made from milk. There are different flavours such as strawberry and vanilla.

7.

_______________ is made from grapes and adults drink it.

8.

_______________ is a clear drink. It can be found in rivers and seas.

9.

_______________ is a hot drink which is made from leaves from a plant.

10.

_______________ is a yellow-coloured drink and adults drink it.

Writing task What's your favourite drink? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#21: Containers Do these exercises to help you learn words for different containers.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

bowl tub

box

bottle tube

jar carton

jug can

packet tin

Vocabulary#21: Containers 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write the best word to complete the sentence. 1.

We keep liquids, such as water or wine, in a _______________.

2.

We keep jam in a _______________.

3.

We keep food like beans or tuna in a _______________ and it is made of metal.

4.

We can find sugar or sweetener in a small _______________.

5.

We use a _______________ to pour drinks for other people.

6.

We keep milk or juice in a _______________. It is made of cardboard.

7.

A _______________ can come in different sizes. You need many of these when you move house.

8.

You can find cold drinks in a _______________. It is made of metal.

9.

You squeeze a _______________ to get your toothpaste out.

10.

You can find butter or ice cream in a _______________.

Writing task: Look around the room where you are now. Which containers can you see? What’s in these containers? Which containers do you have in your bedroom? What’s in them? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#22: Meals and cooking Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about meals and ways of cooking.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

breakfast

lunch

dinner

cook

boil

microwave

roast

steam

burn

fry

bake

grill

Vocabulary: Meals and cooking 2. Check your vocabulary: multiple choice Read the sentence and circle the correct word. 1.

This is how we make bread and cakes. a. bake

2.

b. burn

c. lunch

b. grill

c. roast

b. microwave

c. grill

b. steam

c. boil

b. breakfast

c. lunch

We eat this meal in the middle of the day. a. grill

12.

c. bake

We eat this meal at night. a. dinner

11.

b. microwave

This is how we make water very hot. a. roast

10.

c. steam

This is when we cook something in lots of hot fat or oil. a. fry

9.

b. grill

This is how we cook sausages under heat. a. burn

8.

c. dinner

This is how we cook chicken in an oven. a. roast

7.

b. cook

This is when we use a small machine to make food or drink hot again. a. burn

6.

c. grill

This is when we use the hot air from boiling water to cook something. a. fry

5.

b. microwave

We must do this to some foods before we can eat them. a. lunch

4.

c. fry

This is when you cook something for too long and it becomes black. a. burn

3.

b. boil

b. breakfast

c. lunch

b. lunch

c. dinner

We eat this meal in the morning. a. breakfast

Writing task: Do you sometimes cook for your friends or family? What type of food can you cook?

Vocabulary#23: Meat and fish Do these exercises to help you learn words for meat and fish.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

burgers

sausages

steak

bacon

chicken

lamb

fish

crab

prawns

duck

ham

beef

Vocabulary#23: Meat and fish 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word to complete the sentences. 1.

The meat that comes from a cow is called _______________.

2.

The meat that comes from a sheep is called _______________.

3.

The large piece of meat that comes from a pig's leg is called _______________. Thin slices of meat that come from a pig and are often served for breakfast are called

4.

_______________.

5.

The meat of a sea animal that has a hard shell and five pairs of legs is called _______________.

6.

Long, round pieces of meat, usually made from pork are called _______________.

7.

The meat that comes from a bird that lives in fresh water is called _______________.

8.

The grilled or fried meat that comes from the back of a cow is called _______________.

Writing task: Do you eat a lot of meat? Do you know anyone who is a vegetarian? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#24: Health Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about health.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

plaster injection

doctor nurse

ambulance hospital

bandage

medicine tablets

dentist chemist

Vocabulary#24: Health 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write the best word to complete the sentence. 1.

A _______________ takes care of you when you have a small injury or feel sick.

2.

You put a _______________ on a cut to keep it clean.

3.

You take _______________ to make you feel better.

4.

A vehicle that takes you to the hospital very quickly is called an _______________.

5.

A _______________ sells or gives you medicine.

6.

An _______________ is when a nurse puts medicine and a needle into your skin.

7.

A _______________ checks your teeth.

8.

You go to _______________ when you feel sick or have an injury.

9.

A _______________ operates on you when you are very sick.

10.

You wrap a _______________ around a sore muscle or sprained ankle.

Writing task: Do you like going to hospital? Have you ever had an injection or broken a bone?

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Vocabulary#25: Actions Do these exercises to help you learn different actions.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

listen

speak

cry

touch

read

sleep

write

smile

draw

eat

look

type

Vocabulary#25: Actions 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word or words to complete the sentences. 1.

We _______________ on paper when we send a letter to somebody.

2.

We _______________ when we want to make a pretty picture on paper.

3.

We _______________ when we are feeling really sad.

4.

When we want to talk to somebody, we _______________ to them.

5.

We _______________ when we are feeling tired.

6.

When we want to feel something with our hands, we _______________ it.

7.

We _______________ when we are really happy.

8.

We _______________ on a keyboard when we send an email.

9.

We _______________ three times a day when we feel hungry.

10.

When we want to hear something, we _______________.

Writing task: How many of these actions can you do at the same time? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#26: Daily routine Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about what you do every day.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct verb phrase in the box below the picture. go to bed brush your teeth

do homework wake up

get up

have breakfast

have lunch

have dinner

have a shower

go to work

go home

go to school

Vocabulary#26: Daily routine 2. Check your vocabulary: matching Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10. 1……..

You do this after a long day and just before you fall asleep.

a.

have dinner

2……..

You do this when your alarm clock goes off in the morning.

b.

go to school

3……..

You do this in the morning because it is the most important meal of the day.

c.

have a shower

4……..

You do this at the dinner table with your family.

d.

go to bed

5……..

You do this to make your body and hair clean.

e.

go home

6……..

You do this after you wake up.

f.

wake up

7……..

You do this so you can meet your friends and learn new things.

g.

have breakfast

8……..

You do this after school because your teacher will get angry if you don't.

h.

brush your teeth

9……..

Your dentist will be pleased if you do this twice a day.

i.

get up

10……

You do this in the afternoon when your classes at school have finished.

j.

do homework

3. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write the best word to complete the sentences. 1.

I usually _______________ up at 6.00 a.m. when my alarm clock goes off.

2.

I _______________ lunch in the school canteen at 1 p.m.

3.

In my family we usually _______________ dinner at about 6 p.m.

4.

My school finishes at 3 p.m. and then I _______________ home by bus.

5.

On the weekends, I _______________ to bed later than on weekdays.

6.

My alarm clock goes off at 8 a.m. on Sunday but I don't _______________ up until 8.30 a.m.

7.

I always _______________ my teeth before I go to bed.

8.

On weekdays, I _______________ to school with my friends at 9.00 a.m.

Vocabulary#26: Daily routine 4. Check your vocabulary: reordering Write a number (1–9) to put these actions in the order of a normal day. ………….

have breakfast

………….

get up

………….

wake up

………….

have lunch

………….

go home

………….

go to school

………….

go to bed

………….

do homework

………….

have dinner

Writing task: What time do you wake up on school days? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#27: Around town Do these exercises to help you learn words for the things around your town.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

road

street lights

traffic

signpost

traffic lights

square

crossroads

crossing

corner

bus stop

roundabout

pavement

Vocabulary#27: Around town 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write the best word or words to complete the definitions. 1.

The thing in the middle of a road that cars drive around is called a _______________.

2.

The place on the road where people can cross to the other side is called a _______________.

3.

The place where four roads meet is called a _______________.

4.

The object by the side of the road that shows a red or green light is called a _______________. The object near the pavement which shows the direction we should take is called a

5.

_______________.

6.

The things that make the street brighter at night are called _______________.

7.

The place near the road or in the park that people can walk along is called the _______________.

8.

The place that cars and buses drive along is called the _______________.

9.

10.

The flat and empty area in the centre of town where people often meet is called the _______________.

The place where people stand to wait for their bus is called the _______________.

Writing task: Which of these things can you see near your home? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#28: Air travel Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about air travel.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

plane

airport

meal

check-in desk

duty free

baggage

water seat belt

gate overhead locker

departures board boarding card

Vocabulary#28: Air travel 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word or words to complete the sentences. 1.

The large building you go to to take a plane is called the _______________.

2.

The thing you have to wear when the plane takes off is called a _______________.

3.

The things you put your clothes in and carry when you go on holiday are called _______________.

4.

The food you eat at set times each day are _______________.

5.

The piece of paper that says your flight number and seat number is called a _______________. The place in the airport where you show your ticket and leave your baggage is called the

6. 7.

_______________.

The place in the airport where you wait to board the plane is called the _______________. The large machine that flies people from one airport to another airport is called a

8.

9.

10.

_______________.

The part of the plane where you can keep your small bags and baggage is called the _______________.

The big electronic sign that shows flight details and gate numbers is called the _______________.

Writing task: Have you ever travelled by air? What is the longest flight you have taken? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#29: Holidays Do these exercises to help you learn words for talking about holidays.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

picnic

tent

campsite

hotel

ticket

airport

baggage

suitcase

caravan

map

passport

tourist

Vocabulary#29: Holidays 2. Check your vocabulary: matching Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–l next to the numbers 1–12. 1…….. A person who is on holiday.

a. ticket

2…….. You put your clothes and things in this when you go on holiday.

b. tent

3…….. The place where you go to take a plane.

c.

4…….. A place to go with your tent or caravan.

d. hotel

5…….. Look at this to help you find places. With this you won't get lost!

e. tourist

6……..

An official document with your photo. You need it to go to a different country.

7…….. When you eat outside, normally sitting on a blanket on the floor. 8……..

You need this paper to get on a train or enter a museum, for example.

f.

campsite

picnic

g. baggage h. caravan

9…….. A place to stay with lots of rooms.

i.

suitcase

10…… If you go camping, you need a caravan or a ____ to sleep in.

j.

map

11…… A house with wheels!

k.

passport

12…… Suitcases or bags that you carry when you're travelling.

l.

airport

Writing task: What do you usually do in the holidays? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#30: Christmas Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about Christmas.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

present

Santa

snowman

sleigh

cracker

Christmas tree

mince pie

tinsel

stocking Christmas pudding

reindeer holly

Vocabulary#30: Christmas 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word or words to complete the sentences. 1.

A _______________ is made of snow and sometimes has a carrot for a nose.

2.

The form of transport that Santa uses is called a _______________.

3.

_______________ is a long and colourful decoration found on a Christmas tree.

4.

Santa has eight _______________ to help pull his sleigh.

5.

When two people pull a _______________, it makes a loud bang.

6.

The large sock in which you can find your presents is called a _______________.

7.

People use green leaves called _______________ as decorations at Christmas time.

8.

_______________ is the old man with a white beard who has lots of presents to give away.

Writing task: Does your family celebrate Christmas? What do you usually do on Christmas Day? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#31: Everyday objects Do these exercises to help you learn words for everyday objects.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures. mobile phone

landline

letter

contact lenses

purse

glasses

briefcase

ticket

rucksack

wallet

keys

computer

2. Check your vocabulary: multiple choice Read the sentence and circle the correct word. 1.

You use this to carry bank cards and paper money. a. wallet

2.

b. purse

c. wallet

b. purse

c. glasses

b. landline

c. letter

b. glasses

c. briefcase

A small suitcase to carry things for work. a. wallet

10.

c. landline

A machine for the internet or playing games. a. computer

9.

b. contact lenses

A written message that comes in the post. a. computer

8.

c. ticket

You use this to carry coins (metal money). a. rucksack

7.

b. rucksack

A bag that you wear on your back. a. rucksack

6.

c. landline

You use this to call people from your home. a. wallet

5.

b. keys

Some people wear these on their face to help them see. a. glasses

4.

c. briefcase

You need these to open the door of your house. a. contact lenses

3.

b. rucksack

b. purse

c. briefcase

You need this paper to get on a train, bus or enter a museum. a. ticket

b. letter

c. keys

Writing task: Which of these objects do you always take with you when you go out? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#32: Football Do these exercises to help you learn football words.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

cup

goal

team

fan

penalty box

centre circle

referee

corner flag

kit

whistle

pitch

linesman

Vocabulary#32: Football 2. Check your vocabulary: multiple choice Read the definition and circle the correct word. 1.

The green area on which two teams play a game of football. a. pitch

2.

b. kit

c. goal

b. cup

c. corner flag

b. kit

c. linesman

The person who goes to a game of football and cheers for their favourite team. a. referee

8.

c. kit

A group of footballers that play football together. a. team

7.

b. goal

The silver or gold prize given to a football team when they win a competition. a. whistle

6.

c. referee

The object that a referee blows to make a loud noise to start and finish a game of football. a. whistle

5.

b. fan

The place in which two teams try to kick the ball in order to win a game of football. a. cup

4.

c. fan

The man who carries a whistle and controls a game of football. a. team

3.

b. referee

b. footballer

c. fan

b. kit

c. fan

The uniform the football team wear. a. pitch

Writing task: Are you a football fan? What team do you support? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#33: Money Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about money.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

coins

cash

bank

wallet

bill

cheque

purse

cash machine

note

checkout

clerk

credit card

Vocabulary#33: Money 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word or words to complete the sentences. 1.

A _______________ works in a bank and helps you open an account.

2.

A _______________ is a large building that keeps your money safe.

3.

Women keep their cash and cards in a _______________.

4.

Men keep their cash and cards in a _______________.

5.

You go to a _______________ in a shop to pay for things you want to buy.

6.

You can use a _______________ or a _______________ to pay for something when you don't have any cash.

7.

Money that is made out of small metal circles is called _______________.

8.

A form of money that is made out of paper is called a _______________.

9.

10.

A _______________ is something that tells you how much you need to pay. It can be for the electricity you use or for the meal you eat in a restaurant.

The machine that lets you take money out of your bank account is called a _______________.

Writing task: What do you spend most of your money on? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#34: Transport Do these exercises to help you learn words for different types of transport.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture. car

taxi

train

bike

scooter

boat

ship

plane

van

motorbike

bus

lorry

Vocabulary#34: Transport 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write the best word to complete the sentence. 1.

A _______________ is a large, heavy vehicle with wheels. It is used for moving goods.

2.

A _______________ has two wheels and no engine. We power it using our feet.

3.

A _______________ is a fast mode of transport with two wheels. It is powered by an engine.

4.

A _______________ is a vehicle with four wheels. It can normally carry five people.

5.

A _______________ is a large machine that runs along a railway line. It can carry many people.

6.

A _______________ is a very large boat for moving people or goods across the sea.

7.

A _______________ is a car with a driver. You pay them to take you where you want to go.

8.

A _______________ is a machine that can fly in the sky. It can carry many people.

9.

10.

A _______________ is a large vehicle with wheels. It has lots of seats. It can carry many people around a city.

A _______________ is a small mode of transport to go across water.

Writing task: Which mode of transport do you like best?

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Vocabulary#35: Moving Do these exercises to help you learn words to describe movement.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct verb in the box below the picture. swim walk

jump

kick ride

run catch

throw dive

cycle skate

Vocabulary#35: Moving 2. Check your vocabulary: matching Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10. 1…….. to hit something with your foot

a.

run

2…….. to move fast on your legs

b.

jump

3…….. to move off the ground and into the air by pushing with your legs

c.

swim

4…….. to make something move out of your hand into the air

d.

dive

5…….. to ride a bicycle

e.

catch

6…….. to move through water using your arms and legs

f.

kick

7…….. to jump or fall into water, hands first

g.

throw

8…….. to move on a horse, bike, camel or motorbike, for example

h.

ride

9…….. to use your hands to stop and hold a ball that is moving through the air

i.

cycle

10…… to move on ice using your legs

j.

skate

3. Check your vocabulary: multiple choice Read the sentence and circle the correct word. 1.

In football, you have to ___ the ball. a. throw

2.

b. skate

c. ride

b. catch

c. run

b. walk

c. cycle

I go by bike. I ___ to school. a. run

6.

c. run

I want the ball! Can you ___ it to me? a. throw

5.

b. ride

I can’t dive. I ___ into the swimming pool. a. jump

4.

c. kick

We're late! We'll have to ___ for the bus. a. skate

3.

b. catch

At the swimming pool you can learn to ___. a. walk

b. skate

c. swim

Vocabulary#35: Moving 7.

Can you ___ a horse? a. cycle

8.

c. ride

Can you ___ a ball with your left hand? a. swim

9.

b. run

b. skate

c. catch

If it is really cold in winter, you can ___ on the lake. a. ride

b. skate

c. jump

Writing task: How do you like to keep fit? Do you often go for a run or go swimming? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#36: Nature Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about nature.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

flower

tree

sky

hill

plant

river

grass

forest

fire

sea

mountain

island

Vocabulary#36: Nature 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word to complete the sentences. 1.

A _______________ is a flow of water that crosses land.

2.

An area of land that is surrounded by water is an _______________.

3.

The colourful part of a plant is a _______________. It doesn't normally last a long time.

4.

The water we can see at the beach is the _______________.

5.

The blue space above us is the _______________.

6.

A green plant that grows on the ground in the park and in the garden is _______________.

7.

A _______________ is an area with many trees. A tall plant that has a thick, brown wooden stem is a _______________. It has branches and

8.

leaves. 9.

A _______________ is a very high area of land. Like a really big hill!

10.

The light and heat produced by burning is called _______________.

Writing task: Do you like to spend time in the city or near nature? Why? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#37: Olympic sports Do these exercises to help you learn words for Olympic sports.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

gymnastics

boxing

diving

rowing

hockey

volleyball

fencing

wrestling

swimming

athletics

track

marathon

Vocabulary#37: Olympic sports 2. Check your vocabulary: matching Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10. 1…….. Sports that include running, jumping and throwing.

a.

boxing

2…….. Two people fight just using their hands. They wear special gloves.

b.

athletics

3…….. Jumping or falling into water.

c.

rowing

4…….. Two people fight using swords.

d.

diving

5……..

Similar to dancing. You need a lot of strength, balance, co-ordination and flexibility.

e.

hockey

6……..

A team sport. You have to move the ball into the opponent’s goal with a stick.

f.

marathon

7…….. A long-distance running race. It’s 42.195km!

g.

fencing

8…….. Athletes race in boats on rivers or lakes.

h.

swimming

9…….. Athletes race in the water.

i.

volleyball

j.

gymnastics

10……

A team sport with six players on each side. You hit the ball over the net with your hands.

Writing task: What’s your favourite Olympic sport? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#38: Patterns and materials Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about different patterns and materials.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

cotton

metal

leather

denim

wool

wood

glass

patterned

spotted

striped

checked

flowered

Vocabulary#38: Patterns and materials 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write the best word to complete the sentences. 1.

_______________ is cold and hard. Heat and electricity can travel through it.

2.

_______________ is hard, breakable and you can see through it. It is used to make windows.

3.

_______________ means patterned with spots (solid circles) of a different colour.

4.

_______________ comes from sheep. It is used to make winter clothes such as scarves or jumpers.

5.

_______________ comes from the seeds of a plant. It is used to make clothes such as T-shirts.

6.

_______________ means patterned with small squares in different colours.

7.

_______________ means patterned with straight lines.

8.

_______________ comes from the skin of an animal. It is used to make shoes, bags or belts.

9.

_______________ comes from trees and is used to make furniture such as tables or cupboards.

10.

_______________ is a strong cotton fabric and is usually blue. It is used to make jeans.

Writing task: What kind of pattern do you like on your clothes? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#39: Places in a town Do these exercises to help you learn words for places in a town.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

train station

library

café

school

cinema

sports centre

post office

bank

factory

bus stop

supermarket

castle

Vocabulary#39: Places in a town 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word or words to complete the sentences. 1.

A _______________ is a place which deals with money.

2.

A _______________ is a place where people go to learn in a class.

3.

A _______________ is a place where you catch the bus.

4.

A _______________ is a place where you borrow books.

5.

A _______________ is a place where you send letters and parcels.

6.

A _______________ is a place which makes something in big quantities.

7.

A _______________ is a place where you can have a drink or a snack.

8.

To catch a train, you go to the train _______________.

9.

A _______________ is a place where you see films.

10.

A _______________ is a big, strong building used in the past to protect the town.

Writing task: Which places do you like going to where you live? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary#40: The garden Do these exercises to help you learn words for the things you see in the garden.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture. hedge

lawn

gate

tree

barbecue

greenhouse

grass

flower

lawnmower

garage

2. Check your vocabulary: multiple choice Read the definition and circle the correct word. 1.

The area of grass in front or at the back of a house. a. hedge

2.

c. greenhouse

The tall green bush that grows in your garden and acts like a wall. a. hedge

3.

b. lawn

b. lawn

c. grass

The machine we use to cut the grass in the garden. a. barbecue

b. gate

c. lawnmower

Vocabulary#40: The garden 4.

The door used to keep the garden private. a. gate

5.

b. hedge

The building with a very big door where people often park their car. a. garage

6.

b. gate

b. tree

b. grass

b. lawnmower

c. barbecue

The glass building in a garden used to grow special plants and vegetables. a. greenhouse

10.

c. hedge

The thing we use in the garden to cook food on in the summer. a. gate

9.

c. grass

The pretty and colourful thing that grows in the garden. a. flower

8.

c. greenhouse

The tall thing in the garden that has leaves and that children like to climb. a. hedge

7.

c. greenhouse

b. garage

c. lawn

The green thing growing on the ground which makes up the lawn. a. grass

b. hedge

c. gate

3. Check your vocabulary: grouping Write the words in the correct group. hedge

grass

barbecue

lawnmower

garage

tree

greenhouse

flower

Things from nature

Writing task: Does your house have a garden? What’s in it?

Man-made things

Vocabulary#41: Weather Do these exercises to help you learn words for talking about the weather.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

rain

warm

cold

cloud

storm

snow

wet

hot

sun

fog

dry

wind

Vocabulary#41: Weather 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Write a word to complete the sentences. 1.

If the temperature is low, it is _______________.

2.

The big, yellow, hot thing in the sky is the _______________.

3.

Quite hot, but not too hot, is _______________.

4.

A white or grey shape in the sky is a _______________.

5.

Water from the sky is called _______________.

6.

Water vapour in the air near the ground is called _______________.

7.

When it rains, everything is _______________.

8.

A _______________ is bad weather for boats, with thunder and lightning.

9.

_______________ is moving air. It makes trees and things move.

10.

If there is no rain, the ground is _______________.

Writing task: What's your favourite type of weather? What type of weather do you hate? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Listening skills practice# 1: Understanding numbers – exercises Listen to the numbers and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Match the numbers with the way we say them. Write a–f next to the number 1–6. 1…….. 3rd April

a.

one thousand, three hundred and sixty-five

2…….. 1968

b.

two million

3…….. 1,365

c.

the third of April

4…….. 2,000,000

d.

one metre fourteen

5…….. 9th September

e.

nineteen sixty-eight

6…….. 1.14 m

f.

the ninth of September

1. Check your understanding: ordering Do this exercise while you listen. Write a number (1-10) to put these numbers in the order you hear them.

………….

1.27 m

…………

671

…………

0208 542 8976

………….

103

………….

1985

………….

68

………….

5,325

…………

8,000,000

………….

14

………….

25th June

2. Check your understanding: grouping Do this exercise while you listen. Write the numbers in the correct group. 5,325

14

8,000,000

25th June

21st June

525

1.27 m

8,000

1985

671

0208 542 8976

1995

01442 9977

40

103

68

Numbers you hear

Writing Task Do you like numbers? Are you good at maths?

Numbers you don’t hear

Listening skills practice# 2: Spelling names - exercises Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Put these questions in the correct order by writing a number in the brackets. 1.

your (__)

name (__)

2.

you (__)

? (__)

3.

? (__)

your (__)

What’s (__)

Can (__)

? (__)

spell (__)

surname (__)

that (__)

What’s (__)

1. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Write the name to fill the gaps. Remember to use a capital letter.

1.

Name: _________________________________

2.

Surname: ______________________________

2. Check your understanding: ordering Do this exercise while you listen. Write a number (1-5) to put the conversation in the correct order. A: Can you spell that? ………….

B: A-N-I-K-A. A: What’s your name?

………….

B: Anika. A: What’s your surname?

………….

B: Reeves. A: R-double E-V-E-S

………….

B: That’s right. A: Can you spell that?

………….

B: R-E-E-V-E-S.

Listening skills practice# 3: Spelling colours - exercises Listen to the spelling of the colours to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Write the correct word below the picture. blue

black

red

yellow

green

brown

orange

white

1. Check your understanding: ordering Do this exercise while you listen. Write a number (1-10) to put these colours in the order you hear them.

………….

yellow

………….

brown

………….

blue

………….

purple

………….

red

………….

green

………….

white

………….

pink

………….

orange

…………

.black

2. Check your understanding: spelling Do this exercise while you listen. Write the colour you hear.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10.

____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________ ____________________________

Writing Task What’s your favourite colour? Why do you like it?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Listening skills practice# 4: Introducing a friend - exercises Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Circle the best option for what people normally say when they first meet. 1.

Hi, it’s Pablo. /

Hi, I’m Pablo.

2.

Hi. Who are you? / Hi. How are you?

3.

Where are you? / Where are you from?

4.

You are nice. /

Nice to meet you.

1. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with the correct name. Greta

Sumi

1.

_______________ introduces Greta to Pablo.

2.

_______________ is German.

3.

_______________ is Argentinian.

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Write the words to fill the gaps.

Sumi:

Hi, Pablo. How are you?

Pablo:

Hi, Sumi. _______________, thanks.

Sumi:

Pablo, this is Greta.

Pablo:

Hi, Greta. _______________ Pablo.

Greta:

Hi. How are you?

Pablo

Pablo:

I’m fine, thanks. _______________ from, Greta?

Greta:

I’m from Germany. Where are you from?

Pablo:

I’m from Argentina. _______________ meet you.

Greta:

Nice to meet you too.

Writing Task: What questions do you like to ask when you meet new people?

Vocabulary Box

Write any new words you have learnt in this lesson.

Listening skills practice# 5: Getting an ID card - exercises Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a – f next to the number 1 – 6. 1…….. ID card

a.

A paper document with spaces for information.

2…….. Form

b.

A group of numbers and letters used as part of your address. (British English)

3…….. Surname

c.

Your second name or family name.

4…….. Postcode

d.

For example British, Japanese, Mexican, Albanian …

5…….. Nationality

e.

A school for students aged 11-18.

6…….. Secondary school

f.

An identity card with a photo to say who you are.

1. Check your understanding: ordering Do this exercise while you listen. Write a number (1-8) to put the questions in the order you hear them.

………….

What’s your school?

………….

Have you got a photo?

………….

What’s your postcode?

………….

And what’s your date of birth?

………….

What’s your address?

………….

Can you spell that, please?

………….

And what’s your nationality?

………….

Have you got the form?

2. Check your understanding: multiple choice Do this exercise while you listen. Circle the correct option to complete these sentences. 1.

The student’s name is Abdul Surinami / Ahmed Saeed / Ashraf Suri .

2.

He’s 14 / 15 / 16 . His address is 14 Spring Avenue, Leicester / 40 Spring Avenue, Lester / 30 Spring

3. 4.

He’s Chinese / Russian / British .

5.

He goes to Newtown Secondary School / Newtown Secondary College / Newton Secondary School .

6.

His date of birth is 2

nd

July 1997 / 2nd June 1998 / 22nd June 1998 .

Writing Task Do you have an ID card? When do use you it? I use it when I go to … I use it when I need to … ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Listening skills practice# 6: Describing people – exercises Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to improve your listening skills.

Preparation: matching Match the person with the correct description and write a–d next to the numbers 1–4. .

1……..

a.

She’s got straight, ginger hair.

2……..

b.

He’s older and he’s wearing glasses.

3……..

c.

She’s got black, curly hair.

4……..

d.

He’s got short, brown hair.

1. Check your understanding: multiple choice Do this exercise while you listen. Circle the best word to complete these sentences. 1.

Aurelia is asking about Hannah’s

2.

Hannah’s brother, Jem, has

3.

Hannah has one brother / two brothers / a brother and a sister .

4.

Alex and Jem look different / look the same / have the same hair but different eyes .

boyfriend / brother / friend . long, brown hair / a girlfriend / a twin sister .

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with the correct word. 1.

That? Er, that’s my ____________________________, Jem. And that’s his girlfriend, Lucy. The _______________ girl with the _________________________,

2.

____________________________ hair. 3.

Alex and Jem are __________________________. They’re both __________________________.

4.

They’re exactly the same! They’re both _____________________ and _____________________. They’ve both got _________________, _________________ hair, _________________ eyes and

5.

_________________ ears! 6.

They’re not big. I think they’re _________________________!

7.

And, has Alex got a __________________________?

Writing task What do you look like? What kind of hair have you got? What colour eyes have you got? Are you happy with your appearance? Why? Why not?

Listening skills practice# 7: Giving personal information – exercises Listen to the conversation at the library and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Circle the information you think the school library needs to give someone a library card. First name

Surname

Class

Favourite song Favourite book

Pet Age

1. Check your understanding: multiple choice Do this exercise while you listen. Circle the correct word to complete these sentences. 1.

Lucy’s surname is More / Moor / Moore .

2.

She’s in class 1C / 1B / 4B .

3.

Lucy is 13 / 14 / 15 .

4.

The librarian asks for Lucy’s address / photo / passport .

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with a word from the box. class

photo

spell

surname

old

card

Lucy:

Hello.

School librarian:

Hello, what’s your name?

Lucy:

My name’s Lucy.

School librarian:

And what’s your _______________, Lucy?

Lucy:

Moore.

School librarian:

Can you _______________ that?

Lucy:

M-O-O-R-E.

School librarian:

Thank you. What _______________ are you in?

Lucy:

Class 1B.

School librarian:

Class 1B. And how _______________ are you, Lucy?

Lucy:

I’m 13.

School librarian:

Have you got a _______________?

Lucy:

Yes, here you are.

School librarian:

Thank you ... OK, thank you, Lucy. Here’s your school library _______________.

Lucy:

Thanks. Bye.

School librarian:

Goodbye.

Listening skills practice# 8: First day at school – exercises Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Write the words into the correct group. classroom

family

bedroom

pets

dad

homework

class

teacher

School

Home

1. Check your understanding: true or false Do this exercise while you listen. Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

Jing and Tania are in the same class.

True

False

2.

Their teacher is a man.

True

False

3.

Jing knows where the classroom is.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: ordering Do this exercise while you listen. Write a number (1-4) to put the conversation in order.

Tania: …………. Jing:

Nice to meet you, Jing. What class are you in? I’m in class 1B. And you?

Tania:

Me too. I’m in class 1B too.

Jing:

Who’s our teacher?

…………. Tania:

Tania: …………. Jing:

Mr Smith. Hi. I’m Tania. What’s your name? Hello. My name’s Jing.

Jing:

And where’s our classroom?

Tania:

This way. Come with me.

…………. Jing:

OK. Great.

Writing Task Do you like school? Why or why not? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Listening skills practice# 9: Band auditions – exercises Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Match the vocabulary with the definition and write a – c next to the number 1 – 3. 1…….. band

a. An object like a piano, guitar or drum that you use to play music.

2…….. instrument

b.

3…….. audition

c. A group of people who play music.

A time when a band asks new people to sing or play to decide if they can be in the band.

1. Check your understanding: true or false Do this exercise while you listen. Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

The boy wants to be in the band.

True

False

2.

He doesn’t like singing.

True

False

3.

He can’t remember the song on the guitar.

True

False

4.

The boy is good at the drums.

True

False

5.

The girl says she will call him the next day.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with a phrase from the box. band audition

I love music

I love singing

I can’t remember

Yes, I can

I can play the guitar

Boy:

Ah, band auditions. Great! I’d love to be in a band! … Hi. Is this the ____________________________________________________?

Girl:

Hello. Yes. So you’d like to be in our band?

Boy:

Yes, ____________________________________________________.

Girl:

Well, we need a singer, a guitarist and a drummer.

Boy:

Oh, _____________________________________________________!

Girl:

OK, so you can sing. Let’s sing the beginning of this song … Right, OK, mmm, maybe not. Can you play an instrument?

Boy:

Er, well, ____________________________________________________ a little.

Girl:

OK, let’s hear you. What can you play? … That’s it?

Boy:

Er, yeah. ____________________________________________________ any more.

Girl:

Erm, can you play the drums?

Boy:

Yeah, sure.

Girl:

OK! OK! STOP! That’s enough. Erm, what about the maracas? Can you play the maracas?

Boy:

____________________________________________________.

Girl:

Great, great! Hmm … thanks for coming. I’ll call you next week.

Listening skills practice# 10: Ordering food in a café – exercises Listen to the conversation in a café and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Write the words in the correct group. Banana cake

Cola

Ice cream

Water

Apple tart

Apple juice

Four cheeses pizza

Cheese burger

Chicken curry and rice

Orange juice

Chocolate cake

Seafood salad with bread

Main courses

Desserts

Drinks

1. Check your understanding: multiple choice Do this exercise while you listen. Circle the best answer to complete these sentences.

1.

For his main course, Andi chooses a normal cheese burger / a double cheese burger / a burger with chips.

2.

For dessert, Andi chooses ice cream / chocolate cake / banana cake .

3.

To drink, Andi chooses apple juice / fizzy water / still water .

2. Check your understanding: ordering Write a number (1-5) to put the questions in the order you hear them. ………….

Anything else?

………….

A cheese burger or double cheese burger?

………….

What would you like?

………….

Would you like a drink?

………….

What’s your table number?

Writing Task Do you like fast food? Why or why not? What’s your favourite restaurant? What food and drink do you like to have there?

Vocabulary Box

Write any new words you have learnt in this lesson.

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Listening skills practice# 11: Inviting someone to the cinema – exercises Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Draw a line to match the pictures with the words below.

historical drama

cartoon

romantic comedy

science fiction

horror

action

1. Check your understanding: multiple choice Do this exercise while you listen. Circle the best answer to complete these sentences. 1.

Ismael is OK, but a bit ill / OK, but has a lot of homework / OK, but a bit bored .

2.

‘Light and dark’ is a horror film / a science fiction film / a romantic comedy .

3.

The comedy film is about a family / shop / school .

4.

Jack hates horror films / romantic films / science fiction films .

5.

They decide to see a romcom / horror film / science fiction film .

6.

They decide to meet at 7 o’clock / half past seven / 8 o’clock .

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with a word or phrase. 1.

Jack:Hi, Ismael. How are you? Ismael:Hi, Jack. I’m OK but I’ve got loads of _______________.

2.

Jack:We don’t know. We can’t decide. There’s that new _______________ film, ‘Light and dark’.

3.

Jack:OK, well there’s a _______________ about a school.

4.

Ismael:Oh, no more school, please! What about a _______________?

5.

Jack:What? Really? No, I hate romantic films. I like _______________.

6.

Ismael:Well, there’s a new science fiction film, ‘Alien attacks’. Jack:OK, I like _______________. Let’s see that.

7.

Ismael:At 8 o’clock. Let’s meet at 7.30 _______________ the cinema.

8.

Jack:OK. _______________ you _______________. Ismael:Bye.

What kind of films do you like? I like … I don’t really like … ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Listening skills practice# 12: A good night’s sleep – exercises Listen to the radio interview and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation: matching Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–h next to the numbers 1–8. 1…….. an exam

a.

useful information or advice

2…….. bedtime

b.

a test to show what a person knows or can do

3…….. a listener

c.

the time you go to bed

4…….. low

d.

the most difficult

5…….. a tip

e.

quiet

6…….. the hardest

f.

a person who listens

7…….. busy

g.

making a lot of noise

8…….. loud

h.

doing something

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

The guest in the studio is a teacher.

True

False

2.

Some people can sleep well with a television on.

True

False

3.

It is bad to think a lot before going to bed.

True

False

4.

It is good to play video games before bed.

True

False

5.

It is good to turn your mobile off when you go to sleep.

True

False

6.

It is bad to play loud music while you sleep.

True

False

Listening skills practice: A good night’s sleep – exercises 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Complete the sentences with a word from the box. earlier in the evening

Welcome

Turn off

useful advice

great to be here

down low

1.

_______________ to the show, Doctor Baker.

2.

Thank you. It’s _______________. Let’s start with tip one.

3.

Do your hardest homework _______________.

4.

_______________ your mobile when you go to bed.

5.

Play music if you like. But turn the sound _______________.

6.

That is very _______________ for our young listeners.

Writing Task: Do you sleep well? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… How many hours do you sleep a night? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary Box

Write any new words you have learnt in this lesson.

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Listening skills practice# 13: Interview with a swimmer – exercises Listen to the interview with a swimmer and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Write a number (1-5) to put these activities in the normal order in the day. …………. Get dressed and have breakfast. …………. Have classes and lunch. …………. Have dinner and watch TV. ………….

Wake up and have a shower.

………….

Go to bed.

1. Check your understanding: true or false Do this exercise while you listen. Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

Dan gets up early.

True

False

2.

He has a small breakfast.

True

False

3.

He’s a student.

True

False

4.

Dan has lunch at home.

True

False

5.

He goes swimming after classes.

True

False

6.

Dan watches TV and goes on the internet before bed.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Fill the gaps with an activity from the box to complete Dan’s diary. get up!

go to university

have breakfast

meet friends have dinner

1.

5 a.m. _____________________________________________

2.

6 a.m. _____________________________________________

3.

8 a.m. _____________________________________________

4.

11 a.m. _____________________________________________

5.

2 p.m. _____________________________________________

6.

5 p.m. _____________________________________________

7.

7 p.m. _____________________________________________

have lunch go swimming

Writing Task What’s your daily routine like? What time do you get up? What time do you start and finish school? Do you do any activities after school? What do you do? What time do you go to bed? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Listening skills practice# 14: Online safety conversation – exercises Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation: matching Match the words to make common phrases and write a–e next to the numbers 1–5. 1…….. privacy

a.

site

2…….. social network

b.

settings

3…….. log

c.

a photo

4…….. upload

d.

safe

5…….. stay

e.

in

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

Charlie’s mother is doing something with his computer.

True

False

2.

Charlie isn’t logged in at the moment.

True

False

3.

If you don’t change your privacy settings, everyone can see your information.

True

False

4.

It is easy to delete everything you put online.

True

False

5.

Charlie’s mother knows his password.

True

False

6.

Charlie’s notebook is in a secret place.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: matching Match the two parts of the sentence and write a–f next to the numbers 1–6. 1…….. Charlie’s account

a. is on his desk.

2…….. Charlie’s mum

b. is totally public.

3…….. Anyone can

c.

4…….. CrazyCharlie121

d. see Charlie’s photos.

5…….. Charlie’s password

e. wants him to be safe online.

6…….. Charlie’s notebook

f.

is in his notebook.

is Charlie’s password.

Listening skills practice# 15: Study tips – exercises Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation: matching Match the opposite adjectives and write a–f next to the numbers 1–6. 1…….. good

a.

unlucky

2…….. lucky

b.

untidy

3…….. always

c.

noisy

4…….. quiet

d.

bad

5…….. clear

e.

unimportant

6…….. important

f.

never

1. Check your understanding: multiple choice Circle the best answer to these questions. 1.

Ben … a. doesn’t study

2.

c. studies and doesn’t do well.

b. at home.

c. in his friend’s house.

Ben usually studies … a. in the library.

3.

b. studies and does well.

On Ben’s desk there are … a. papers, books and pens. b. pencils, books and pens..

4.

Katy … a. has a break for thirty minutes.

5.

c. a pencil case and pens.

b. exercises for thirty minutes.

c. studies for thirty minutes.

When Ben studies … a. he doesn’t take breaks.

b. he has a break for two or three hours.

c. he has two or three breaks each hour.

Listening skills practice# 15: Study tips – exercises 2. Check your understanding: grouping Write the ideas in the correct group. a. Study for two or three hours without a break

b. Get up and move your body

c. Stay in your chair when you take a break

d. Have lots of papers and books on your desk

e. Play loud music while you study

f. Take lots of breaks

g. Have a clear desk

h. Study in a quiet place

Good ideas

Bad ideas

3. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Complete the sentences with a word from the box. good

body

quiet

three

legs

marks

1.

You always get good _______________ at school!

2.

I always do _______________ things. Do you want to know them?

3.

I usually study in my bedroom. It’s very _______________.

4.

I move my arms and _______________ and drink some water.

5.

It’s important to get up and move your_______________.

6.

Next time I think I can get _______________ marks!

Listening skills practice# 16: Work - exercises Listen to five different people talking about their jobs and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Write the correct word in the boxes below the picture. shop assistant

teacher

dentist

cleaner

tour guide

doctor

pilot

nurse

1. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with a word from the box. pilot

dentist

tour guide

nurse

1.

Speaker A works as a _______________.

2.

Speaker B works as a _______________.

3.

Speaker C works as a _______________.

4.

Speaker D works as a _______________.

5.

Speaker E works as a _______________.

shop assistant

2. Check your understanding: multiple choice Do this exercise while you listen. Circle the best answer for these questions.

1.

Does speaker A enjoy his job?

Yes. Sometimes. No.

2.

When does speaker A work?

When he is at university. Weekends. Summer holidays.

When does speaker B work?

Weekdays. Weekends and holidays. Summer holidays.

4.

What does speaker B say tourists love doing?

Visiting universities. Taking a boat trip. Swimming in the river.

5.

Does speaker C like his job?

Yes. Sometimes. No.

6.

What does speaker D say is difficult about being a pilot?

Travelling to many countries. Learning many languages. Flying planes in bad weather.

7.

Visiting different places. What does speaker D say is the best thing about his job? Meeting different people. The different weather.

3.

What does speaker E not like about her job? 8.

The doctors. The sick people. The uniform.

Listening skills practice# 17: Using colours to do homework – exercises Listen to the presentation about using colours to organise homework and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation: matching Match the two parts of the sentences and write a–f next to the numbers 1–6. 1…….. You can use colour

a.

from a library.

2…….. A stationery shop

b.

to remember important things.

3…….. You can write on sticky notes

c.

days, weeks and months of a year.

4…….. We borrow books

d.

is red, white and blue.

5…….. The flag of Britain

e.

coding to organise homework.

6…….. A calendar shows the

f.

sells pens and paper.

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

You need to buy some stationery to organise your homework like this.

True

False

2.

The things you need are not cheap.

True

False

3.

The colour you choose should mean something to you.

True

False

4.

PE is yellow because she doesn’t like yellow.

True

False

5.

She keeps all her notes in the same folder.

True

False

6.

She uses red for geography notes.

True

False

7.

She uses flags to mark pages she has to read.

True

False

8.

When she thinks of French, she thinks of her favourite animal.

True

False

Listening skills practice# 17: Using colours to do homework – exercises 2. Check your understanding: matching Match the subjects with the colours and write a–e next to the numbers 1–5. 1…….. green

a.

French

2…….. yellow

b.

geography

3…….. blue

c.

PE

4…….. black

d.

history

5…….. pink

e.

maths

3. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Complete the sentences with a word from the box. calendar

notes

folders

colour

pages

subject

1.

The speaker uses _______________ coding to organise her homework.

2.

She suggests buying coloured pens, _______________ and other stationery.

3.

She chooses a colour for each _______________.

4.

History is blue so her folder is blue and her history _______________ are on blue sticky notes.

5.

Then she uses blue flags to mark the _______________ she needs to read for history homework.

6.

She uses coloured stars on a _______________ to organise each subject’s homework.

Writing Task Which colours would you choose for each school subject? Why?

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Listening skills practice# 18: Free time - exercises Listen to Tyrone calling his local swimming pool and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Write the words in the correct group.

badminton

water polo

football

table tennis

diving

sailing

basketball

golf

rugby

Water sports

Indoor sports

Outdoor sports

1. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the registration form with Tyrone’s information. BROWNTON SWIMMING POOL REGISTRATION FORM Name: Tyrone Surname: Age: Interested in (sport):

2. Check your understanding: true or false Do this exercise while you listen. Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

There are four different age groups that play water polo.

True

False

2.

Tyrone wants to join the under 14s club.

True

False

3.

The under 16s water polo team train three times a week.

True

False

4.

The under 16s train on Monday and Thursday.

True

False

5.

Water polo matches are played on Saturdays.

True

False

6.

You have to pay to join the water polo classes for under 18s.

True

False

7.

You need to bring a photo to register at the swimming pool.

True

False

8.

Training for the water polo team starts this week.

True

False

Vocabulary Box

Write any new words you have learnt in this lesson.

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Are you a member of any sports clubs? What sports do you play?............................................................................................................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Do you like watching sport?........................................................................................................................... ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Listening skills practice# 19: Eating out – exercises Listen to the conversation in a restaurant and do the exercises to improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Draw a line to match the pictures with the words below.

fruit salad

cheeseburger

vegetables

cheese and biscuits

ice cream

pasta

chips

roast chicken

sausages

tomato soup

omelette

grilled fish

1. Check your understanding: true or false Do this exercise while you listen. Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

The customers want two tables.

True

False

2.

There are two customers eating together.

True

False

3.

The two customers order the same starter.

True

False

4.

Both customers order the Thai chicken for their main course.

True

False

5.

The customers order cold drinks.

True

False

6.

Both customers order a dessert.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with a word from the box. would

ready

for

have

like

like

1.

A table _______________ two, please.

2.

Are you _______________ to order?

3.

What would you _______________ for your starter?

4.

I’d _______________ French onion soup, please.

5.

What _______________ you like to drink?

6.

I’ll _______________ a fresh orange juice.

Writing task What food and drink from this menu would you order?

Improve your listening# 20: Weather forecast - exercises Listen to the weather forecast and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Draw a line to match the pictures with the words below.

rainy

windy

thunderstorm

sunny

dry

cloudy

1. Check your understanding: matching Do this exercise while you listen. Match the two halves of the sentence and write a – d next to the number 1 – 4. 1…….. The weather in the north is mostly

a. rainy.

2…….. The weather in the east is mostly

b.

cloudy and sunny.

3…….. The weather in the west is mostly

c.

dry and cloudy.

4…….. The weather in the south is mostly

d. windy.

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Write the word to fill the gap. 1. 2.

Welcome to the weather forecast. Now, let’s see what the weather is _______________ today. In the north of the country it’s very windy and cold. There is a _______________ of some rain, too.

3.

The temperature is around 10 _______________ centigrade. In the east it’s rainy all day today, I’m afraid. There may be a thunderstorm in the afternoon. The

4.

_______________ is a bit higher, at around 13 degrees. 5.

In the west and middle of the country the weather is dry _______________ cloudy. The south of the country has the _______________ weather today. It’s cloudy most of the time but

6.

sunny this afternoon.

What is the weather usually like in your city or town? It’s usually … (hot/ cold/ windy etc.)

It usually … (rains/ snows etc.)

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Vocabulary Box

Write any new words you have learnt in this lesson.

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Listening skills practice# 21: Tour of London – exercises Take a tour of London by listening to this tour guide and do the exercises to practise your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Draw a line to match the pictures with the words below.

Big Ben

London bus

London Eye

Tower of London

Oxford Street

Tower Bridge

Houses of Parliament

Buckingham Palace

1. Check your understanding: ordering Do this exercise while you listen. Write a number (1-8) to put these places in order that the tour bus will visit them. ………….

Oxford Street

………….

Madame Tussauds, Museum

………….

Tower of London

………….

London Eye

………….

Houses of Parliament

………….

Buckingham Palace

………….

Big Ben

………….

Tower Bridge

2. Check your understanding: multiple choice Circle the best word to complete these sentences. 1.

The tour takes 2 / 3 / 4 hours.

2.

At Madame Tussaud’s you can see maps of London / models of famous people / famous shops .

3.

Oxford Street is a famous street for drinking tea / eating / shopping .

4.

The Queen lives at Buckingham Palace / the Tower of London / Tower Bridge .

5.

Big Ben is a tour guide / clock / bridge .

6.

You can see great views of London from Oxford Street / the Houses of Parliament / London Eye .

Have you ever been to any of these places? Where did you go?

What did you do?

Which city would you like to take a tour in? Why? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Listening skills practice#22: Trains and travel – exercises Listen to five different conversations at a train station and do the exercises to improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a – d next to the number 1 – 4. 1…….. platform

a.

A small piece of paper to allow you to use a train or bus.

2…….. ticket

b.

The place in a train station where people get on and get off trains.

3…….. single (ticket)

c.

A ticket to travel to a place, but not to travel back

4…….. return (ticket)

d.

A ticket to travel to a place and back again.

1. Check your understanding: matching Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with the correct place from the box. Oxford

Manchester

Cambridge

Exeter

Listening A The speaker wants to go to _______________ Listening B The speaker wants to go to _______________ Listening C The speaker wants to go to _______________ Listening D The train is going to _______________ Listening E The passengers want to go to _______________

London

2. Check your understanding: question and answer Do this exercise while you listen. Write the correct answer to these questions. 1.

Which platform does the 10.15 train to Cambridge leave from? _______________

2.

How much is a single ticket to Manchester? _______________

3.

Which platform does the 12.30 train to Manchester leave from? _______________

4.

What time does the train arrive at Exeter? _______________

5.

What time is the train back to London? _______________

6.

Which platform does the train back to London leave from? _______________

Discussion Do you often use the train? Why / Why not?

What is your favourite type of public transport? Why?

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Listening skills practice# 23: Travelling abroad – exercises Listen to the five airport announcements and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Write a number (1-6) to put these sentences in order. …………. Wait at the boarding gate …………. Go to the checking-in desk. …………. Board the plane. …………. Go through immigration. …………. The plane takes off. …………. Arrive at the airport.

1. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with a word from the box. New York

Athens

Rome

Tokyo

1.

Speaker A: The plane is going to _______________.

2.

Speaker B: The plane is going to _______________.

3.

Speaker C: The plane is going to _______________.

4.

Speaker D: The plane is going to _______________.

5.

Speaker E: The plane is going to _______________.

Amsterdam

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps. 1.

The 9.25 flight to Rome is delayed by _______________ hours.

2.

Passengers going to Tokyo should go to boarding gate _______________.

3.

Passengers going to Athens should go to boarding gate _______________. The flight number of the plane going to Amsterdam is _______________. It will leave from gate

4.

_______________. 5.

The time in _______________ is 18.30.

6.

The temperature in New York is _______________ ºF.

Tell your partner/ group about the last time you took a flight somewhere. Where did you go?

How long was the flight?

Did you have a good journey? Why?/ Why not?

Vocabulary Box

Write any new words you have learnt in this lesson.

Listening skills practice# 24: Giving directions – exercises Do the preparation exercise first. Then look at the map and listen to the directions while you do the exercises.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Write the correct word in the boxes below the picture.

turn left

roundabout

next to

go past

take the second left

turn right

opposite

take the second right

traffic lights

go straight on

”

1. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen.

A.

The speaker gives directions to the _______________

B.

The speaker gives directions to the _______________

C.

The speaker gives directions to the _______________

D.

The speaker gives directions to the _______________

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with a word from the box. take

past

on

At

second

straight

Go

1.

Go _______________ on.

2.

_______________ past the traffic lights.

3.

It’s the building next to the library _______________ the left.

4.

_______________ the roundabout turn left.

5.

Then _______________ the first left on to Green Street.

6.

Go _______________ the traffic lights and take the _______________ right on to King’s Road.

What do you do when you get lost in a town or city? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary Box

Write any new words you have learnt in this lesson.

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Listening skills practice# 25: Going to the cinema – exercises Listen to Mario and Tamara talking about what film they want to see and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Draw a line to match the pictures with the words below.

historical drama

cartoon

romantic comedy

science fiction

horror

action

1. Check your understanding: multiple choice Do this exercise while you listen. Circle the correct answers. Which film are Mario and Tamara going to see? Mr and Mrs Jones

War Games

Robot 2075

Forever

Midnight Moon

King Robert V

What time does the film they want to see start? 12.00 p.m.

2.30 p.m.

5.20 p.m.

7.15 p.m.

7.30 p.m.

7.00 p.m.

What time are Mario and Tamara going to meet? 12.00 p.m.

2.30 p.m.

5.20 p.m.

7.15 p.m.

7.30 p.m.

7.00 p.m.

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen. Complete the gaps with the correct word. 1.

Tamara: Hi, Mario. Do you want to go and watch a _______________? Mario: Hi, Tamara. Sure, what’s _______________?

2.

Tamara: Well there are two action films, Mr and Mrs Jones and War Games, and they’re both in _______________.

3.

Mario: I’ve already seen Mr and Mrs Jones. I haven’t seen War _______________ but I don’t really want to see an _______________ film. What else is _______________?

4.

Tamara: There’s that science fiction film, Robot 2075, but I’ve already _______________ it. Mario: Is it _______________?

5.

Tamara: Yes, it is, but I don’t want to see it _______________. There’s a _______________ comedy called Forever.

6.

Mario: Mmm, I’m not sure. Are there any _______________ films on? Tamara: Yes, there’s Midnight Moon. It’s got _______________ in it.

7.

Mario: OK, sounds good. Let’s go and watch Midnight Moon. What _______________ is it on? Tamara: It’s on at 12 o’clock or at half past _______________. Mario: Is it on this _______________? Yes, at 7.30. Mario: Perfect. Let _______________ at 7.30.

8.

Tamara: OK, shall we _______________ at the cinema at 7.00? Mario: Great! See you _______________. Tamara: Bye.

What type of films do you like? What was the last film you saw at the cinema? I like action / romantic / horror / science fiction films. I saw … ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..

Listening skills practice# 26: Shopping for clothes – exercises Listen to the conversation between a customer and a shop assistant and do the exercises to improve your listening skills.

Preparation Do this exercise before you listen. Write the correct word in the boxes below the picture. cash

credit card

receipt

checkout

changing rooms

T-shirt

1. Check your understanding: shop assistant or customer Do this exercise while you listen. Circle Shop assistant or Customer for these sentences. Shop assistant

Is it OK?

Customer

Shop assistant

And in purple?

Customer

Shop assistant

Would you like to pay with credit card or with cash?

Customer

Shop assistant

Can I help you?

Customer

Shop assistant

Yes, have you got this T-shirt in other colours?

Customer

Shop assistant

Can I try it on?

Customer

Shop assistant

What size do you want?

Customer

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Do this exercise while you listen.

1.

What size T-shirt does the customer want? _______________

2.

Does the shop have a medium size purple T-shirt? _______________

3.

What colour T-shirt does the customer try on? _______________

4.

Does the customer buy the red T-shirt? _______________

5.

How much does it cost? _______________

6.

Does the customer pay by credit card or with cash? _______________

Discussion What was the last item of clothing you bought? Where and when did you buy it?

Are you happy with it?

Vocabulary Box

Write any new words you have learnt in this lesson.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Listening skills practice#27: Stop wasting time – exercises Listen to the conversation about how to study better and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation Fill the gaps with the verbs from the box. need

waste

start off

end up

turn off

look up

1.

When you need to study, you don't want to _______________ time.

2.

It’s easy to _______________ working well but _______________ doing something else.

3.

It's a good idea to _______________ your music.

4.

You can use the internet to _______________ information.

5.

Make sure you have everything you _______________ before you start.

1. Check your understanding: reordering Write a number (1–6) to put these tips in the order that you hear them. ………….

Turn off your music.

………….

Take away the things that stop you working.

………….

Turn off your phone.

………….

Have something to eat and drink on your desk.

………….

Put your pet outside.

………….

Turn off your instant messages.

Listening skills practice# 27: Stop wasting time – exercises 2. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

Tom doesn't know how to start studying.

True

False

2.

Tom's mum thinks that music helps people study.

True

False

3.

Tom puts the dog outside.

True

False

4.

Tom's mum recommends having a sandwich on the desk.

True

False

5.

Tom doesn't want to turn off his phone at first.

True

False

6.

Tom needs the internet to study.

True

False

7.

Tom's going to turn off his messages.

True

False

8.

Tom thinks his mum has helped him.

True

False

Discussion What things stop you from working? What can you do to study better? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… Vocabulary Box

Write any new words you have learnt in this lesson.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Listening skills practice# 28: Taking notes – exercises Listen to the conversation about taking notes and do the exercises to practise and improve your listening skills.

Preparation: ordering Put these words in the correct order by writing a number in the brackets. 1.

brilliant (__) You (__)

are (__) history. (__)

2.

notes (__) from (__) are (__)

3.

copy (__) You (__)

4.

to (__) You (__) the (__) have (__) write (__) words. (__) important (__)

5.

your (__) test (__) Let’s (__)

6.

copy (__) You (__)

to (__)

to (__)

at (__)

today. (__) my (__) These (__) everything. (__)

have (__)

don’t (__)

memory. (__) everything. (__)

have (__)

don’t (__)

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

Clare is good at history.

True

False

2.

Clare’s notes are too long.

True

False

3.

Mark thinks you need to write everything.

True

False

4.

Mark draws a crown and an ‘H’ instead of ‘King Henry’.

True

False

5.

Clare doesn’t think Mark’s idea is very good.

True

False

6.

Mark’s way of taking notes doesn’t work for Clare.

True

False

Listening skills practice#28: Taking notes – exercises 2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Complete the sentences with a word from the box. draw

important

write

notes

exam remember

1.

Clare has got a history _______________ on Friday. Mark is helping her.

2.

He looks at her _______________ from today.

3.

He explains she doesn’t need to _______________ everything, just the _______________ words.

4.

She can _______________ pictures too.

5.

Pictures help you _______________ facts.

Discussion How do you prepare for an exam? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Vocabulary Box

Write any new words you have learnt in this lesson.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reading skills practice#1: A lost dog – exercises Read the poster and then do the exercises to practise your reading skills.

Preparation Write the animals in the correct groups. cat

dog

Pets

tiger

lion

rabbit

Wild animals

elephant

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

The dog is lost.

True

False

2.

The dog's name is Sherry.

True

False

3.

The dog is a female.

True

False

4.

The dog was lost on Monday morning.

True

False

5.

The dog was lost in Central Park.

True

False

6.

There is a reward for finding the dog.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Complete the lost dog report.

LOST DOG REPORT Dog’s name: …………………………………………………………………………. Age: …………………………………………………………………………………… Date dog was lost: ………………………………………………………………….. Time dog was lost: ………………………………………………………………….. Place dog was lost: …………………………………………………………………. Money offered for finding dog (Euros): …………………………………………….

3. Check your understanding: error correction Correct and write these sentences on the line.

1.The dog is called Berry. 2.

………………………………….…………………….…….……

The dog is five years old.………………………………….…………………….…….……

3.

The dog was lost on Tuesday.………………………………….…………………….…….……

4.

Sherry is a female dog.………………………………….…………………….…….……

5.

Sherry was lost on 10th July.………………………………….…………………….…….……

6.

Sherry was in Central Café.………………………………….…………………….…….……

Writing task Do you have any pets? What pets would you like to have?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reading skills practice #2: A thank-you email – exercises Look at the email and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Choose three options. Tick (✓) all the correct answers. People sometimes write thank-you emails … ………….

for a birthday present.

………….

for a new baby.

………….

when someone helps you with something important.

………….

when someone buys you a sandwich.

………….

when someone gets married.

………….

for a Christmas present.

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

Susan wrote this email.

True

False

2.

It was Tom's birthday.

True

False

3.

Susan bought Tom a computer game.

True

False

4.

Tom doesn't like the computer game.

True

False

5.

Susan has exams soon.

True

False

6.

Susan's email address is [email protected].

True

False

2. Check your understanding: grouping Write the sentences in the correct group. had a birthday.

gave a birthday present.

wrote the email.

has exams soon.

received the email.

got a computer game.

Tom …

Susan …

3. Check your understanding: matching Match the two sentence halves and write a–e next to the number 1–5. 1…….. Tom wrote an email

a.

birthday.

2…….. Susan gave a birthday present

b.

exams soon.

3……..

It was Tom's

c.

to Tom.

4……..

Tom likes the

d.

to Susan.

5……..

Susan has

e.

computer game.

Writing Task Who do you send emails to? How many emails do you send every week?

Reading skills practice#3: At the restaurant – exercises Look at the menu and do the exercises to practise your reading skills.

Preparation Write the name of the food or drinkin the boxes below the picture. mushroom

fruit cake

ice cream

cheese burger

coffee

salad

seafood

pizza

curry

macaroni cheese

tea

chicken

1. Check your understanding: grouping Write the foods in the correct group. water

macaroni cheese

custard

fruit cake

fish pie

coffee

ice cream

cheese burger

tea

apple juice

banana cake

seafood salad

Main courses

Desserts

Drinks

2. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

You can eat salad in this restaurant.

True

False

2.

This restaurant sells seafood.

True

False

3.

There are four different types of pizza.

True

False

4.

They don't have desserts in this restaurant.

True

False

5.

The water is free in this restaurant.

True

False

Writing Task What food do you like on this menu? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reading skills practice#4: At the swimming pool – exercises Read the poster and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Draw a line to match the word with the correct picture. dive

swimming pool

adult

children

steps

lifeguard

1. Check your understanding: grouping What do you do at the swimming pool? Write the verbs in the correct group. run

use the steps eat

listen to the lifeguard

At the swimming pool, do …

dive

swim drink

At the swimming pool, don’t …

2. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

The swimming pool is open every day.

True

False

2.

The swimming pool is open at 8:00 on Sunday.

True

False

3.

You can eat in the pool.

True

False

4.

Children can swim alone.

True

False

5.

You can't dive into the pool.

True

False

6.

The swimming pool closes early on Sunday.

True

False

Writing Task Is there a swimming pool in your town? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reading skills practice# 5: At the train station – exercises Look at the ticket and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Circle the best option to complete these sentences. 1.

You can take a train at the

2.

At a train station you need a

bus station / train station . train ticket / passport .

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

This is a single ticket.

True

False

2.

This is a child's ticket.

True

False

3.

This ticket costs £16.50.

True

False

4.

This ticket is for trains to London.

True

False

5.

This ticket is for trains leaving Liverpool.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: matching Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–e next to the number 1–5.

1…….. The train is going

a.

from Manchester.

2…….. The train is leaving

b.

£16.50.

3…….. This is

c.

10 July 2014.

4…….. This train ticket costs

d.

an adult ticket.

5…….. The date on this ticket is

e.

to Liverpool.

Writing Task Do you travel by train? When do you travel by train? Where do you go? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reading skills practice#6: At the university sports club – exercises Read the poster and then do the exercises to practise your reading skills.

Preparation Which of these are sports? Circle them. swimming pool

tennis

football

volleyball

sports café

athletics

university

swimming

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

There are yoga classes at the University of Hoburn.

True

False

2.

There is a TV at the sports café.

True

False

3.

The rowing club meets on Saturdays.

True

False

4.

The volleyball team meet at 6pm.

True

False

5.

The athletics club meets on Tuesdays.

True

False

6.

It costs £10 to join.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Complete the sentences with words from the box. 3 p.m.

swimming team

Thursday

TV

to join

Tuesday

1.

At the University of Hoburn you can play volleyball on ________________________.

2.

At the University of Hoburn you can join the athletics team on ________________________.

3.

The rowing club is on Friday at ________________________.

4.

The University of Hoburn needs players for the football team, athletics team, volleyball team, rowing team and the ________________________.

5.

The University of Hoburn also has a sports café with ________________________.

6.

The university sports teams are free ________________________.

Writing Task What sports do you play? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reading skills practice# 7: Can you cook? – exercises Read the article about Tom and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Fill the gaps with the correct word from the box. cook

teenager

skill

homework

difficult

1.

A _______________ is someone who is between thirteen and nineteen years old.

2.

Teachers give you _______________ to do at home before the next lesson.

3.

When you _______________ a meal, you make hot food.

4.

A _______________ is something you learn how to do, like using a computer.

5.

The instructions you follow to make a meal are called a _______________.

6.

Some subjects are easy but others are _______________.

recipe

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

Tom does one thing that teenagers don't normally do.

True

False

2.

Tom is the only person who eats the food he cooks.

True

False

3.

Tom's mum was happier when he didn't cook.

True

False

4.

Tom's mum thinks learning to cook is good for teenagers.

True

False

5.

Tom learned some recipes from his grandmother.

True

False

6.

Tom's vegetable soup was not good.

True

False

7.

Tom says he is a good cook.

True

False

8.

Tom's friends like cooking too now.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: multiple choice Circle the meaning of the word in CAPITALS in these sentences from the reading text above.

1.

Today things are different and SHE is very happy.

Maths and English are important, of course, but THEY need other skills 2.

too to help THEM in today’s world.

a. Tom's mum b. Tom's sister

a. Maths and English b. teenagers

3.

Yesterday he made vegetable soup. IT was very good!

a. Tom b. the soup

4.

He started using recipes in MY cookery books.

a. Tom's mum's b. Tom’s

5.

I love cooking and I think I'm really good at IT.

a. cooking b. being a teenager

6.

IT isn't difficult and IT's great fun!

a. cooking b. doing homework

Writing Task What can you cook?

Reading skills practice# 8 : Exam help messages – exercises Read these messages and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–f next to the numbers 1–6. 1…….. to study

a. a test to check how much you know about a subject

2…….. an exam

b. the son or daughter of your parent’s brother or sister

3…….. to choose

c.

4…….. a cousin

d. to decide on the best thing

5…….. a timetable

e. not difficult

6…….. easy

f.

a plan showing when activities happen

to learn about a subject

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

Joe needs Sam’s help.

True

False

2.

Joe is Sam’s brother.

True

False

3.

At first it’s a good idea to study an hour a day.

True

False

4.

Joe won’t have time to play football.

True

False

5.

Joe thinks the plan is difficult.

True

False

6.

Sam tells Joe to start the study plan now.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: matching Match the sentence halves and write a–f next to the numbers 1–6. 1…….. Joe asks

a. much time.

2…….. Joe hasn’t got

b. Sam for help.

3…….. Sam tells Joe

c.

4…….. Joe can choose

d. for an hour an a half.

5……..

e. to make a timetable.

Joe needs to study

6…….. Joe thinks

f.

the plan sounds easy.

two free days.

Writing Task Do you study a lot before exams? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reading skills practice# 9: Finding a home – exercises Look at the newspaper and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Write the correct word in the boxes below the picture. flat

train station

house

kitchen

garden

shop

1. Check your understanding: matching Match the two sentence halves and write a–f next to the number 1–6.

1…….. Flat A has

a.

near the train station.

2…….. Flat A costs

b.

a small garden.

3…….. Flat B is

c.

£600 a month.

4…….. Flat B is in

d.

central London.

5…….. House C has

e.

available in September.

6……..

f.

a large kitchen.

House C will be

2. Check your understanding: multiple choice Circle the correct answer. 1.

It's in Greenwood.

Flat A

Flat B

House C

2.

It has a garden.

Flat A

Flat B

House C

3.

It's near the train station.

Flat A

Flat B

House C

4.

It's near shops and restaurants.

Flat A

Flat B

House C

5.

It costs £1000 a month.

Flat A

Flat B

House C

6.

It's not a flat.

Flat A

Flat B

House C

3. Check your understanding: recommendations Write the best home for each person. Flat A

Flat B

1.

I take the train to work every day.

2.

I really like gardening on the weekends.

3.

I don’t have much money and can only pay £600 each month.

House C

_________________________

_________________________

_________________________ Writing Task Do you live in a house or a flat?

Reading skills practice#10: On the telephone – exercises Look at the text message and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Match the text message words with their meanings. 1……..

u

a.

at

2……..

@

b.

you

3……..

2

c.

see you

4……..

cu

d.

to

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

Lucy and Peter are going to play football.

True

False

2.

Lucy and Peter are going to watch ‘Deathball 3’.

True

False

3.

Lucy and Peter are meeting at the cinema.

True

False

4.

Lucy and Peter are meeting at Lucy’s house.

True

False

5.

Lucy and Peter are meeting at 5:45pm.

True

False

6.

Lucy and Peter are taking a taxi to the cinema.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Complete the sentences with the words in the box. cinema

5:45

Deathball 3

Lucy’s house

Peter

1.

Lucy is going to the ____________________ with her friend ____________________.

2.

They are going to watch ____________________.

3.

They are meeting at ____________________ at ____________________ pm.

4.

Then, they are taking the ____________________ to the cinema.

bus

3. Check your understanding: matching Match the questions with the answers and write a–e next to the number 1–5. 1……..

Who is Lucy going to the cinema with?

a.

Lucy’s house

2……..

What film are they going to watch?

b.

5:45 pm

3……..

What time are they meeting?

c.

by bus

4……..

Where are they meeting?

d.

Peter

5……..

How are they going to the cinema?

e.

Deathball 3

Discussion How many text messages do you send each day? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reading skills practice#11: Shopping for electronics – exercises Look at the flyer and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading.

Preparation Circle all the correct answers. In an electronics shop you can buy a ___. laptop

T-shirt pair of shoes

printer

computer camera

TV

pineapple

1. Check your understanding: multiple choice Circle the best option to complete the sentences.

1.

The sale begins on ________________.

25 April 16 May

2.

There is up to ________________ off.

50% 80%

3.

There is ________________ off all computers.

25% 30%

4.

There is ________________ off all printers.

25% 30%

5.

There is ________________ off all laptops.

30% 50%

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Complete the gaps with a number from the box. A-144

16 May

50%

30%

1.

The sale ends on _________________________.

2.

There is _________________________ off all laptops.

3.

There is _________________________ off all computers.

4.

The telephone number is _________________________.

5.

Wicks Electricals is at _________________________ Bishops Business Park.

03-4455-6644

3. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

The sale is more than two weeks long.

True

False

2.

Laptops are half price.

True

False

3.

You can buy kitchen equipment.

True

False

4.

A printer is normally £100. In the sale it is £70.

True

False

5.

Some computers are not in the sale.

True

False

6.

The biggest saving is 80% off.

True

False

7.

The final day of the sale is 16 May.

True

False

8.

The shop is in South London.

True

False

Discussion What electronic items do you have in your bedroom? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Reading skills practice #12: The language school – exercises Look at the flyer and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Write the word under the correct picture. read

write

listen

speak

teacher

student

1. Check your understanding: multiple choice Circle the best answer for these questions. 1.

In which city is the language school?

Liverpool

London

2.

How many courses are there?

three

four

3.

When can you practise speaking?

weekdays

weekends

4.

How much is the writing course?

£30

£95

5.

How long is the listening course?

30 hours

50 hours

6.

How many students are there in a speaking class?

maximum 10

maximum 20

7.

What time does the school open on Wednesday?

9:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m.

8.

What time does the school close on Sunday?

8:00 p.m.

5:00 p.m.

2. Check your understanding: matching sentence halves Match the two sentence halves and write a–h next to the number 1–8. 1……..

Lanley School is

a.

in London.

2…….. You can practise writing

b.

closes early.

3…….. You can practise listening

c.

every day.

4……..

A listening course

d.

lasts 50 hours.

5……..

A speaking course

e.

very experienced.

6……..

The teachers are

f.

on Saturday.

7…….. At weekends, the school

g.

reading course.

8……..

h.

lasts 30 hours.

Lanley School doesn't have a

Writing Task Do you study English at a language school?

Reading skills practice# 13: The school library – exercises Look at the library notice and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Circle the best answer to these questions. 1.

Where can you borrow books?

2.

What do students do in a library?

a bookshop / a library

study / teach

1. Check your understanding: grouping What can you do in the library? Write the phrases in the boxes.

eat.

use your phone.

talk loudly to friends.

borrow books.

In the library you can …

use the computer for homework.

read.

In the library you can’t …

2. Check your understanding: matching Match the two parts of the sentence and write a–d next to the number 1–4. 1…….. The library is …

a.… 3 books at one time.

2…….. Students can take away …

b.

3…….. Students must …

c.… closed on Sundays.

4…….. Switch off your …

d.

… keep quiet.

… mobile phone.

3. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

You can use Facebook on the library computers.

True

False

2.

You can eat lunch in the library.

True

False

3.

You need a library card.

True

False

4.

The library is open on Saturday afternoon.

True

False

5.

You can use the library on Sunday.

True

False

6.

You can't talk on the phone in the library.

True

False

Writing Task Does your school have a good library?

Reading skills practice#14: 7 tips for a tidy desk – exercises Read the tips for keeping your desk tidy and then do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Complete the sentences with a word from the box. desk

smartphone

folders

tray

space

noticeboard

bin

scanner

1.

Put your rubbish in the _______________.

2.

Put things you want to read in a _______________.

3.

Keep information on your computer in _______________.

4.

Make digital versions of text with a _______________.

5.

Take a photo of important things with a _______________ or camera.

6.

Put important notes on a _______________.

7.

Clean your _______________ every day.

8.

Start each day with a tidy _______________.

Reading skills practice#14: 7 tips for a tidy desk – exercises

Reading skills practice#14: 7 tips for a tidy desk – exercises 1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

You should put everything you will possibly need on your desk.

True

False

2.

You should only have one pen or pencil.

True

False

3.

It's a good idea to have a bin close to your desk.

True

False

4.

It's better to keep information on your computer than on paper if possible.

True

False

5.

If you have written notes on paper you should type them into the computer.

True

False

6.

The camera in your phone can help you remember things.

True

False

7.

A noticeboard is a good way to organise bits of paper.

True

False

8.

You should clean your desk once a week.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: grouping Write the ideas in the correct group.

keep pens and pencils in a jar.

leave your desk untidy at the end of the day.

keep a drink on your desk.

use a scanner to make PDFs of magazine pages.

print as much information as possible.

check your noticeboard every day.

take photos of things you want to remember.

keep a lot of paper on your desk.

Do …

Writing task: Where do you study when you are at home? Is it tidy or messy?

Don’t …

Reading skills practice#15: A restaurant menu – exercises Look at the menu and do the exercises to practise your reading skills.

Preparation Write the correct word in the boxes below the picture. pasta

cheese burger

ice cream

grilled fish

fruit salad

sausage

omelette

vegetables

cheese and biscuits

chips

roast chicken

tomato soup

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

Lunch is served for two hours only.

True

False

2.

Dinner starts at 2:30pm.

True

False

3.

Bread and butter comes free with the starters.

True

False

4.

The snacks are available for lunch and dinner.

True

False

5.

If you order a snack the salad and chips cost extra.

True

False

6.

There are three flavours of ice cream.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Complete the gaps with the correct number from the box.

Italian

Thai

French

English

Irish

German

______________________ onion soup

______________________ tea

______________________ sausage

______________________ cream coffee

______________________ chicken and rice

______________________ pizza

3. Check your understanding: recommendations Recommend and write a dish or drink for these customers on the line below.

1.

2.

Grilled Fish and Potatoes

Tomato Salad

Vegetable Pasta

Mineral Water

Cheese Biscuits

Chicken Sandwich

I’m a vegetarian and I want a starter but I don’t like soup. What starter should I choose?

_______________________________________

I want a main course but I only have £5 and I don’t like cheese. What do you suggest?

_______________________________________

3.

4.

5.

6.

I really love seafood. Which main course do you suggest?

_______________________________________

I want a dessert but I don’t like sweet things. What can I choose?

_______________________________________

I don’t like eggs or cheese and I only have £4. What snack can I choose?

_______________________________________

It’s a really hot day and I need a cold drink. I only have £1, though. What can I have?

_______________________________________

Discussion What would you order from this menu? What type of food do restaurants in your country have?

Reading skills practice#16: A train timetable – exercises Look at the train ticket and timetable and do the exercises to practise your reading skills.

Preparation Match the words with the correct definition and write a–d next to the number 1–4. 1…….. depart

a.

To reach a place, especially at the end of a journey.

2…….. arrive

b.

The time a journey takes from start to end.

3…….. duration

c.

To go away or leave, especially at the start of a journey.

4…….. platform

d.

The place in a train station to get on your train.

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

The ticket is for trains to Oxford.

True

False

2.

All trains leave from platform 1.

True

False

3.

The first train leaves Oxford at 10:43.

True

False

4.

The 10:43 train from Oxford takes 58 minutes to get to London.

True

False

5.

You don't have to change trains if you take the 11:01 train.

True

False

6.

The 11:16 train from Oxford arrives in London on platform 3.

True

False

7.

The ticket is for a single journey only.

True

False

8.

With this ticket you can go to any station in London.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Complete the gaps with a number from the box. 58

12:14

11:16

1

22

1.

This ticket is for the ______________nd July only.

2.

The ticket costs £______________.

3.

The 11:07 train from Oxford arrives in London at ______________.

4.

The 11:01 train from Oxford takes ______________ minutes.

5.

All trains from Oxford leave from platform ______________.

6.

The train at London Paddington platform 4 left Oxford at ______________.

22.50

3. Check your understanding: multiple choice Circle the correct option to complete these sentences. 1.

The 10:43 train from Oxford takes

58 minutes / 1 hour 7 minutes / 1 hour 11 minutes .

2.

The 10:43 train from Oxford is the slowest /

fastest train.

3.

The 11:01 train from Oxford arrives

4.

The 11:07 train from Oxford arrives at platform 11

5.

The 11:01 train from Oxford is the

slowest / fastest .

6.

The 11:16 train from Oxford takes

under 1 hour /

Writing task How often do you take a train?

before midday

/ after midday . / platform 2 /

platform 3 / platform 4 .

exactly 1 hour / over 1 hour .

Reading skills practice#16: About the Earth – exercises Look at the quiz and answer the questions. Then do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Write the correct word in the boxes below the pictures. ocean volcano

desert mountain

waterfall river

temperature wind

1. Check your knowledge: Earth quiz What do you know about planet Earth? Read the questions and circle the correct answer.

2. Check your understanding: gap fill – numbers Complete the sentences with numbers from the box.

-89 979

1

13.3 4,900

22 6,650

57.8 8,850

1.

The coldest recorded temperature on Earth is _______________ °C, and the hottest is _______________ °C.

2.

The wettest place in the world gets _______________ m of rain a year, and the driest place gets only _______________ mm.

3.

The highest place on Earth is _______________ m high. The highest inhabited place is _______________ m high.

4.

The longest river in the world is _______________ km long.

5.

The average temperature of the warmest sea in the world is _______________ °C.

6.

The highest waterfall in the world is _______________ m high.

3. Check your grammar: gap fill – superlative adjectives Complete the sentences with the superlative form of the adjective in brackets. 1.

The Nile is the _______________ river in the world. (long)

2.

Mauna Loa is the _______________ volcano in the world. (large)

3.

Commonwealth Bay is the _______________ place in the world. (windy)

4.

The Atacama Desert is the _______________ place in the world. (dry)

5.

The _______________ recorded temperature is 57.8 °C. (hot)

6.

The _______________ place on Earth has 13.3 m of rain every year. (wet)

Writing task: How many questions did you get right? What other facts about the Earth do you know?

Reading skills practice#17: Are you a good digital citizen? – exercises Do the quiz to find out if you're a good digital citizen and then do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Circle the correct definition.

a. a person who lives in a modern world 1.

a digital citizen

2.

polite

3.

safe

4.

to worry

5.

sensible

6.

privacy settings

7.

laws

8.

illegal

b. a person who is active online

a. respectful and kind b. disrespectful and rude

a. in danger b. protected from danger

a. to think about problems or fears b. to feel nervous about meeting new people

a. acting in a practical way b. reacting quickly to changes

a. special places where you can be private b. controls to make your information private

a. rules that each country has b. information about how to behave

a. respecting official rules b. breaking official rules

Reading skills practice#17: Are you a good digital citizen? – exercises

Reading skills practice#17: Are you a good digital citizen? – exercises

1. Check your understanding: multiple selection Which advice is true about being a good digital citizen? Tick (✓) six correct answers. ………….

You believe most of what you see on the internet.

………….

You are interested in modern technology.

………….

You don’t worry about privacy settings.

………….

You think about each photo before you share it.

………….

You are polite to people online.

………….

You share photos online every day.

………….

You check information you read online.

………….

You know there are dangers online.

………….

You don’t care about your country’s online rules.

………….

You follow your country’s online rules.

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Complete the sentences with an appropriate word. 1.

The questions are to check whether you are a good _______________ citizen.

2.

They ask you if you believe everything you see on the _______________.

3.

Other questions are about being kind and _______________ to people online.

4.

You should check your privacy settings to make sure your information is _______________ and you stay _______________.

5.

Good digital citizens always think carefully before they _______________ a photo online.

6.

You should never _______________ illegal files or copy other people’s work.

Writing Task: Are you a good digital citizen? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reading skills practice#18: Films and entertainment – exercises Look at the magazine article and do the exercises to improve your reading skills.

Preparation Match the words with the definitions and write a–f next to the number 1–6. 1……..

advertisement

a.

A woman who stars in films.

2……..

Oscar

b.

A famous person.

3……..

celebrity

c.

An award for the best actor or actress in Hollywood.

4……..

nominate

d.

A beautiful woman who helps to sell a product.

5……..

model

e.

A poster or notice to help sell a product.

6……..

actress

f.

To suggest someone for an award.

1. Check your understanding: ordering Write a number (1-7) to put these sentences about Jennifer Lawrence’s life in the correct order. ………….

She moved to Los Angeles.

………….

She moved to New York.

………….

She appeared on TV for the first time.

………….

At school she played basketball for a boys’ team.

………….

She was nominated for an Oscar.

………….

Jennifer was born in Kentucky.

………….

She played Katniss Everdeen in The Hunger Games.

2. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

Jennifer is American.

True

False

2.

Jennifer was born in July.

True

False

3.

She has two brothers.

True

False

4.

Jennifer took acting classes at school.

True

False

5.

Jennifer has done some modelling.

True

False

6.

Jennifer was nominated for an Oscar in 2010.

True

False

7.

She likes playing the piano.

True

False

8.

Jennifer's family supported her dreams to be an actress.

True

False

3. Check your understanding: multiple choice Circle all the answers to these questions. 1.

What sports did Jennifer play at school?

2.

What films has Jennifer Lawrence starred in?

basketball / surfing / hockey / tennis Titanic / Transformers / Winter’s Bone / The Hunger Games

3.

What cities has she lived in?

London / Los Angeles / Miami / New York

4.

What jobs has she done?

actress / model / fashion designer / waitress

5.

What does Jennifer do in her free time?

6.

What are her two brothers called?

Discussion Who is your favourite film star? Are you a fan of The Hunger Games?

play hockey / painting / surfing / play the guitar Karen / Ben / Gary / Blaine

Reading skills practice#18: Finding a job – exercises Look at the job adverts and do the exercises to practise your reading skills.

Preparation Write the duties under the correct jobs. Display items on the shelf.

Give customers their change.

Sell shop’s items.

Serve food and drinks.

Deliver newspapers.

Read stories and play with young children.

Look after children.

Make somewhere tidy.

Help customers find items to buy.

Wake up early.

Clean the floor.

Take customers’ order.

Babysitter

Shop assistant

Paper boy

Waiter / Waitress

Cleaner

Cashier

1. Check your understanding: matching Match the adverts with the job descriptions and write a–d next to the number 1–4.

1…….. advert A

a.

Delivering newspapers.

2…….. advert B

b.

Looking after children.

3…….. advert C

c.

Working in a shop.

4…….. advert D

d.

Working in a small restaurant.

2. Check your understanding: multiple choice Circle the best job advert for these questions.

1.

In which job do you have to work after school?

advert A advert C

advert B advert D

2.

In which job do you have to start work before 8 a.m.?

advert A advert C

advert B advert D

3.

In which job do you only need to work on Saturdays?

advert A advert C

advert B advert D

4.

In which job do you need a bicycle?

advert A advert C

advert B advert D

5.

In which job do you need to speak a foreign language?

advert A advert C

advert B advert D

6.

In which job do you only work during the summer holidays?

advert A advert C

advert B advert D

7.

In which job do you have to work for 2 hours every day after school?

advert A advert C

advert B advert D

8.

In which job do you need to work from Tuesday to Saturday?

advert A advert C

advert B advert D

3. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

In advert A, the babysitter can get more than £40 a week.

True

False

2.

In advert D, you don't need to work in the evenings.

True

False

3.

In advert B, the paper round should take about half an hour.

True

False

4.

In advert C, you have to work five days a week.

True

False

5.

In advert D, you should call Bella in the morning.

True

False

6.

In advert B, you should contact the newspaper delivery boy for more information.

True

False

7.

In advert D, you need to work full-time.

True

False

8.

In advert C, you need to contact the museum by telephone.

True

False

Writing Task: Do you have a part-time job? What type of part-time job would you like?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reading skills practice#19: Going out – exercises Look at the adverts for things to do and do the exercises to practise your reading skills.

Preparation Write the actions under the correct places. Watch your favourite sports team.

Buy some local crafts.

Try some local foods.

Watch the latest blockbuster from Hollywood.

See a film with your favourite actor/actress.

Register before you enter.

Sing songs with other fans.

Wear a sports kit.

See a play.

Watch a musical.

At the sports stadium

At the cinema

At the theatre

At the market

Competing in a sports event

1. Check your understanding: questions Read the questions and write the correct advert (A–F). 1.

In which advert can you see actors and actresses performing on stage?

In advert …………

2.

In which advert must you register online first?

In advert …………

3.

In which advert does the event finish at midnight?

In advert …………

4.

In which advert can you see two professional sports teams?

In advert …………

5.

In which advert can you see the latest Hollywood movie?

In advert …………

6.

In which advert can you learn about the culture and customs of people many years ago?

In advert …………

7.

In which advert do you need a special kind of shoes?

In advert …………

8.

In which advert do people over the age of 65 pay less to enter?

In advert …………

2. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

The musical performance of Oliver! starts in August.

True

False

2.

The medieval market in Shepton town square is closed on Sunday.

True

False

3.

The rugby match starts at 3:00 p.m.

True

False

4.

You have to register for the inline skating marathon online.

True

False

5.

The sci-fi festival runs for one day.

True

False

6.

You can eat traditional food at the medieval market.

True

False

7.

Tickets for the musical performance of Oliver! can be booked by phone.

True

False

8.

The sci-fi festival is on the same day as the new cinema opening.

True

False

Writing Task: What do you like to do when you go out?

Reading skills practice#20: Mind maps – exercises Read the text about mind maps and then do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Match the words with the correct definition and write a–f next to the numbers 1–6. 1…….. kinds

a.

sections

2…….. vocabulary

b.

to think of lots of answers to the same question

3…….. the middle

c.

the ocean

4…….. to brainstorm

d.

words and phrases

5…….. the sea

e.

types

6…….. parts

f.

the centre

Reading skills practice#20: Mind maps – exercises

Reading skills practice#20: Mind maps – exercises 1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

A mind map is a picture of useful information.

True

False

2.

Mind maps are only for learning languages.

True

False

3.

You start by drawing a circle.

True

False

4.

Mind maps are so easy you don't have to think.

True

False

5.

When you learn a new word, you should add it to your mind map.

True

False

6.

It is better to make a simple mind map, with no colour.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: ordering Write numbers (1–5) to put these instructions for making a mind map in order. ………….

Draw a circle in the middle of the page.

………….

Add new circles and write the group words ‘sea’, ‘road’ and ‘air’ in them.

………….

Write ‘transport’ in the middle of the circle.

………….

Brainstorm some word groups for ‘transport’. For example, ‘sea’, ‘road’ and ‘air’.

………….

Add lines to the group words. For example, to the ‘road’ group, add ‘car’, ‘bus’ and ‘bike’.

3. Check your vocabulary: gap fill Complete the sentences with a word from the box. write

show

start

learn

add

1.

Mind maps _______________ information as a picture.

2.

They can help you _______________ a new language.

3.

You _______________ with a circle in the middle of the page.

4.

You _______________ groups of words.

5.

You _______________ the words on lines or inside circles.

6.

You can _______________ more words to the mind map as you learn them.

Writing task: What do you do to remember new vocabulary?

brainstorm

Reading skills practice#21: My city – exercises Look at the flyer and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation What can you find you in the city and the countryside? Write the words in the correct group. a museum

fields

a farm

an art gallery

a stadium

a shopping centre

a forest

animals

In the city

In the countryside

1. Check your understanding: grouping Match the sentences with the attraction in Liverpool. It’s open every day except at Christmas.

It opened in 2008.

You can tour the stadium.

Children have to pay £7 to enter.

The price is the same for students and under-16s.

There is free entry for everybody.

It closes at 5 p.m.

This is located in the centre of Liverpool.

The Beatles Story

Liverpool ONE Shopping Centre

Liverpool FC

Liverpool Museum

2. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

The Beatles were a famous rock group in the 1970s.

True

False

2.

There are 2008 shops at Liverpool ONE.

True

False

3.

It costs £15 for adults to tour Anfield stadium.

True

False

4.

Liverpool FC play their games at Liverpool ONE stadium.

True

False

5.

You don't have to pay at the Liverpool Museum.

True

False

6.

Young children can go on the Anfield tour for free.

True

False

3. Check your understanding: matching Choose the best attraction in Liverpool for these people and write a–d next to the number 1–4. I like music but I don’t like all that 1……..

modern music and dancing.

a. Liverpool Museum

Sam Well, we don’t have much money.

2……..

b. Liverpool FC George and Doris My sister and I love buying shoes.

3……..

c. The Beatles Story Yuka I love all forms of exercise,

4……..

especially team sports.

d. Liverpool ONE

Luka

Writing Task Are there any interesting places to visit in your country?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reading skills practice#22: My town – exercises Look at the text and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Write the correct word in the boxes below the picture. surfing

kayaking

water-skiing

swimming

horse riding

1. Check your understanding: multiple selection Circle the things Alex writes about. The weather in Newquay

Places to visit in Newquay

Things to do in Newquay

Food in Newquay

History of Newquay

Where Newquay is located

2. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

Newquay is in the north of England.

True

False

2.

Newquay is near the coast.

True

False

3.

Newquay is a good place to go surfing.

True

False

4.

Alex loves to do outdoor activities.

True

False

5.

Coasteering is similar to surfing.

True

False

6.

There is a zoo in Newquay.

True

False

Writing Task: What is your town like? What can people do when visiting your town?

Reading skills practice#23: On the internet – exercises Look at the website and do the exercises to practise and improve your reading skills.

Preparation Match the words with the definitions and write a–f next to the number 1–6. 1……..

intensive

a.

In another country.

2……..

residential course

b.

A teacher who has completed many courses and exams.

3……..

activity monitor

c.

Someone who watches and supervises younger students.

4……..

excursion

d.

To involve a lot of work in a short time.

5……..

qualified teacher

e.

A short trip to another town or place.

6……..

abroad

f.

A course where you live at the school or university where you study.

1. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

ACE schools teach languages.

True

False

2.

ACE schools only have schools in the UK.

True

False

3.

ACE schools teach mostly adults.

True

False

4.

There are more than 12 students in each class.

True

False

5.

Courses last between one week and two months.

True

False

6.

Students have to stay in hotels when studying at ACE schools.

True

False

7.

There is always a teacher or activity monitor to support the students.

True

False

8.

There are many activities to do after the language classes.

True

False

2. Check your understanding: gap fill Complete the gaps with the correct number from the box. 8

1

2

18

20

12

ACE schools teach young people from ____________ to ____________ years old. There are no more than ____________ students in each class. Short courses last only ____________ week but the longer courses are for ____________ months. Students must study for ____________ hours each week.

Writing Task: Would you like to study in the UK? ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Reading skills practice#24: Online safety poster – exercises Read the poster and do the exercises to learn how to stay safe online and to practise your reading skills.

Preparation Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10. 1…….. be careful

a. to share

2…….. to show to other people

b. private

3…….. for just one person or a small, limited group

c.

4……..

the part of a social network site that allows you to control who sees your information

take care

d. password

5…….. to tell someone about

e. privacy settings

6…….. a secret word or combination of letters and numbers

f.

7…….. on the internet

g. to report

8…….. making you feel angry, worried or unhappy

h. to know how

9…….. to believe that someone is good and honest

i.

online

10…… to have the information to be able to

j.

to trust

upsetting

Reading skills practice#24: Online safety poster – exercises

1. Check your understanding: grouping Write the tips in the correct group. be polite and kind to people.

tell your friends your passwords.

think before you share photos.

talk to an adult if you have a bad experience online.

meet anyone in real life that you met online.

share bad photos of your friends.

write mean or horrible messages.

check your privacy settings regularly.

When you’re online, DO …

When you’re online, DON’T …

Reading skills practice#24: Online safety poster – exercises 2. Check your understanding: ordering Write the words in the correct order to make the online safety tips. 1.

toBepeopleonline.nice …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

2.

careTakeshare.whatyouwith …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

3.

information

Keep

personal

private.

…………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 4.

privacy

Check

settings.

your

…………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 5.

posts.reporthowKnowto …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

6.

your

Keep

safe.passwords

…………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 7.

anyone

Never

in person

you’vemeet

met online.only

…………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 8.

anything online that tell someone you trust.

If you seeyou don’t like

or you find upsetting,

…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

Writing Task: Do you know how to stay safe online? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Reading skills practice#25: Shopping signs and notices – exercises Look at the advertisements and do the exercises to practise your reading skills.

Preparation Match the products with the shops. DVD player tennis racket

computer game football boots

electrical shop

television

games console

sports shop

swimsuit

1. Check your understanding: matching Match the adverts with the shop or product and write a–d next to the number 1–4. 1……..

advert A

a.

2……..

advert B

b. a new department store

3……..

advert C

c. a second-hand games console

4……..

advert D

d.

an electrical shop

a sports shops

2. Check your understanding: true or false Circle True or False for these sentences. 1.

The JR Sports sale starts in August.

True

False

2.

The video console comes with five games.

True

False

3.

The video console is in good condition.

True

False

4.

You get a free DVD player if you buy a camera from Tellys’r’us.

True

False

5.

You have to pay to use Jack and Jill’s car park.

True

False

6.

Jack and Jill’s is open until late.

True

False

3. Check your understanding: gap fill Write a word to complete the sentences. 1.

In advert A, the sale ends on ____________ 1st.

2.

In advert B, the X-station costs £____________.

3.

In advert B, the X-station is in its ____________.

4.

In advert C, you get a free DVD player if you buy a ____________.

5.

In advert C, the sale is this ____________ only.

6.

In advert D, the department store offers free ____________ for customers.

Writing Task: Do you like shopping? What have you bought recently?

Lesson #1 Grammar A1: To be – present and past – exercises

Do these exercises to check your understanding of the present and past of ‘to be’.

1. Check your grammar: matching – to be Match the two parts of the questions and answers. Write a–h next to the number 1–8. 1……..

How old

a.

is she from?

2……..

I

b.

is from Brazil.

3……..

Where

c.

are you?

4……..

She

d.

am sixteen.

5……..

How are

e.

£5.

6……..

I’m

f.

it?

7……..

How much is

g.

you?

8……..

It’s

h.

fine, thanks.

2. Check your grammar: gap fill – to be Complete the gaps with a form of ‘to be’ from the box. Are

1. 2. 3. 4. 5.

‘re

‘s

‘m

was

was

Her job ……………………. really cool. Where ……………………. you at 8:30 last night? I ……………………………. here, but I can’t see you. She …………………… a teacher for years before she started writing a blog. They __.............................. in my class at school.

Is

were

6. 7. 8.

The airline ……………….. so nice to me last week. _......................... you OK? _......................... he still at the café?

3. Check your grammar: gap fill – to be Write the correct form of ‘to be’ to fill the gaps.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

He _______________ late again yesterday. Daisy _______________ (not) very happy at the moment. I _______________ 18 years old. _______________ he a friend of yours? They _______________ (not) from round here. We _______________ tired last week, after so much trekking. Alfie _______________ (not) in Ollie’s class last year. What _______________ your journey like this morning?

Grammar A1: To be – present and past Read the conversation between Sophie and Lucia, a student. Sophie met in Brazil. Sophie is helping Lucia understand how to use the verb to be in the present and past.

The form of the verb to be is am (contracted to 'm), is ('s) and are ('re) in the present tense and was/were in the past. To be is used as an auxiliary verb, to form continuous tenses and the passive, and as a main verb. Here we are looking at it as a main verb.

After the verb to be we use an adjective phrase, a noun phrase, a preposition phrase or an adverb phrase.

Oh, wow! That sounds complicated.

Lucia

No, don't worry. I'm going to give you lots of examples. Here are some examples with adjectives or adjective phrases: I'm a bit tired. He was late last time too. The journey was fantastic. My brother isn't very tall. Here are examples with nouns or noun phrases: She was an English teacher for years. They're both teachers at our school. That's my laptop. And here are examples with adverb and preposition phrases: I'm here at the café, and you're not! Are you there yet? Your phone's in my bag. Where were you at 5 o'clock?

So you use contractions (I'm, you're, he's, etc.) in the present. Can you use contractions in the past?

No, we don't contract was or were. I was just like you when your Dad and I were together.

Sophie

What about forming questions and negatives?

They are quite easy. For questions, you just change the order of the subject and the verb. Sometimes you need to add a question word. Is he in his room? Where are you? What was that noise? For negatives, you just add not. If you're speaking, don't forget to use a contraction. We aren't ready yet. Is Daisy at home? ~ No, she isn't. Those books weren't on the table. I don't know where they are.

I think I've heard a different type of contraction. Like We're not ready yet.

Yes, that's also possible. Also: Is Daisy at home? ~ No, she's not. But there's only one form of the first person negative: I'm not interested in football. And there's only one way to contract the past negative form: She wasn't always a writer. There weren't any peppers in the supermarket.

To be is used in a lot of everyday questions, isn't it? Can you give me some more examples?

OK, in this table there are some common areas where we use to be.

Age Place

How old are you? Where are you from?

I’m 18. I’m from Beijing.

Nationality Health

What’s your nationality? How are you?

I’m Brazilian. I’m very well, thanks.

People Prices

What’s she like? How much is it?

She’s very nice. It’s £3.50

What about Where were you born? ~ I was born in London. Isn't that with to be?

Yes, but that's a passive. We'll look at passives another day.

'To be or not to be.'

And that's Shakespeare. We'll look at Shakespeare another day too!

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Lesson#2 Grammar A1: This, that, these, those

Read the conversation between Sophie and Preeti, a student she met in India. Sophie’s helping Preeti understand how to use this, that, these and those.

We use this, that, these and those to explain what we are talking about. We sometimes use them with nouns and we sometimes use them on their own.

We use this (singular) and these (plural) to talk about things close to us, and that (singular) and those (plural) to talk about things at some distance away from us. What about this shirt for Oliver? No, hold on, what about that one over there?

Sophie So this is the idea of here and that is the idea of there?

Preeti Yes, exactly. Wow, that market looks amazing. (= there. I'm not in the market, it's at some distance away from me) This market is amazing. (= here. I'm in the market)

What about time? How does time affect this or that?

A good question. We use that to show distance in time as well as distance in space. This is a good film. (we're watching it now) That was a good film. (we saw it at some time in the past)

Are this/these and that/those always used with nouns?

No, we can use them as pronouns, without nouns, when it's obvious what they refer to. What do you think about these for your Uncle Bob? (pointing to trousers) I've never seen Uncle Bob in trousers like those. (those trousers, but we don't need to repeat trousers) Who was that?

So they are useful words in shops or cafes. If you don't know the word for something, you can just say, 'Can I see that?' or 'I'd like those, please' and point.

Yes, they're very useful words!

I think I've heard this and that refer to more general things too, not just specific things.

That's right. This and that can refer to what somebody has said or what has happened. This could be several things or ideas. That's right. (everything you said) This is work you know! (all the things I'm doing) That was a great concert! (something that has just happened)

What about phone language? How do people use this and that?

When you explain who is talking you say, 'Hi, this is Dan.' And to check who is speaking, you can say, 'Is that Jenny?'

Can I say ‘This is me’?

No. If you're phoning someone you know very well, you'd say 'It's me.'

What about introducing people to each other? Do I use this or that?

When you're introducing one person to another person, you say, 'Juliette, this is Marc'.

OK, thanks. That's all for now!

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Grammar A1: This, that, these, those – exercises

Read the conversation between Sophie and Anita. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of this, that, these and those.

1. Check your grammar: gap fill – this, that, these and those Complete the gaps with the best answer from the box. these / those

general things

physically near us

that / those

far away from us

On the phone

We use 'this / that' for singular and uncountable nouns and _________________________ for 1.

plural nouns. 2.

We use ‘this / these’ for things which are _________________________.

3.

We use ‘that / those’ for things which are _________________________.

4.

We also use _________________________ for things which are distant from us in time.

5.

We can use ‘this / that’ to refer to _________________________, e.g. what somebody has said.

6.

_________________________ we can say, ‘This is Ollie’ (if you are Ollie) or ‘Is that Alfie?’

2. Check your grammar: multiple choice – this, that, these and those Circle the best word to complete these sentences. 1.

We’re going to play tennis this / that

morning.

2.

Shall I wear this shirt or that / those

one?

3.

Can I have a look at that / those trousers?

4.

Let’s go to this / that new club in the city centre.

5.

These / Those posters you gave me look great on my wall.

6.

Look at this / that ring over here.

7.

We’ll have to do some work now; this / that isn’t a holiday, you know.

8.

Hi Stuart, this / it is my friend Sylvie.

3. Check your grammar: gap fill – this, that, these and those Write the word to fill the gaps. Use this, that, these or those. 1.

I’m really busy _______________ morning.

2.

_______________ cake you made last week was delicious.

3.

Let me introduce you. Sue, _______________ is Tom.

4.

I’m going to take back _______________ shoes I bought last week.

5.

Are you going to watch _______________ DVD with us?

6.

First you need to chop up _______________ tomatoes over there.

7.

Hello, _______________ is Nick speaking.

8.

Yes, _______________’s right. I completely agree with you.

writing

Writing Task: Write five sentences in singular and 5 sentences in plural . Use This, that, these, those

1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 4. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 5. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 6. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 7. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 8. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 9. ………………………………………………………………………………………………… 10. …………………………………………………………………………………………………

Lesson#3 Grammar A1: There is / There are and It

Read the conversation between Sophie and Maria, a student she met on her trip to Spain. Sophie’s an expert on English grammar and Maria needs some help with her homework.

We often use there + to be and It… as a subject but they do not refer to any object. There is / are is used to introduce a topic, or say that something exists. It… is often used for the weather, time and distance.

Can I have some examples of there is / there are, please?

Maria There's so much happening. Is there anything much going on at the moment? There are two new students in our class. There aren't any good football matches on TV this week.

What about other tenses? Is there is / there are only used in the present?

No, you can change the tense. There were fire-breathing dragons in the streets. Were there any accidents? I think there'll be loads of people at the festival. There haven't been many entries for the competition.

I'm a bit confused about when to use there is / there are and when to use it or they.

Have a look at these sentences. The topic is introduced with there is / are, then it and they refer back to something already mentioned. There's a good film on channel 2. It starts at 10 o'clock. (It = the film) There are two new students in our class. They're from Brazil. (They = the students)

So you can't use it or they as subjects in the first sentences?

Sophie

No, you can’t.

OK, but you can start some sentences with it, can't you? Like, 'It's very hot today.'

Yes. We use it for talking about the weather, time, distance and days and dates. It's warm and sunny What time is it? > It's only 6 o'clock How far is it to the shopping centre? > It's three km to my house from here. It's a long way to walk. It's Saturday tomorrow, great! What's the date? It's November 18th.

Phew! That’s quite a lot of uses!

Yes, and there's more. We also use it + to be + adjective + infinitive clauses. In these sentences it refers forwards to the infinitive clause. It's nice to meet you. It's hard to hear anything with this noise. Was it easy to understand him? It'll be difficult to find the venue without a map.

OK, that's enough for one grammar snack. It's time to go.

That’s a good it expression!

It’s very good of you to say so!

Yes, it really is time to stop now! Bye.

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Lesson#4 Grammar A1: There is / There are and It – exercises

Read the conversation between Sophie and Maria. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of the There is / There are and It.

1. Check your grammar: correct or incorrect Are these sentences correct or incorrect? 1.

There’s difficult to say.

Correct

Incorrect

2.

There’s really raining hard now.

Correct

Incorrect

3.

It’s six o’clock and there’s dark already.

Correct

Incorrect

4.

Sophie says it’s time to go.

Correct

Incorrect

5.

Don’t look now, but it’s a dragon behind you. Correct

Incorrect

6.

It’s not all fun and games.

Correct

Incorrect

7.

It’s a good film on this evening.

Correct

Incorrect

8.

They said there will be snow later.

Correct

Incorrect

2. Check your grammar: multiple choice Circle the best answer for these questions. 1.

__________ a new girl in my class.

There’s It’s

2.

How far __________ to your house?

is there is it

3.

__________ anything happening?

Is there Is it

4.

__________ nice to meet you.

There’s It’s

5.

__________ a party at Alfie’s tomorrow.

There’s It’s

6.

__________ time for a quick snack before we go?

Is there Is it

7.

Is there

………………. Sunday tomorrow?

Is it 8.

………………._ always a lot going on in Barcelona.

There’s It’s

3. Check your grammar: ordering Put the words in the correct order to make sentences. 1.

it Today ‘s birthday ! my ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2.

where ? you are Is it sunny ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3.

.

people

of

here

lots

are

There

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4.

in the there giants Were ? street ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5.

It being was than better at home . ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6.

not are the holidays until left There days many . ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Lesson #5 Grammar A1: Prepositions of time

Read the conversation between Sophie and Pachi, a student she met during careers week. Sophie’s helping Pachi understand how to use prepositions of time.

We use many different prepositions for talking about time. Here we are looking at: in, on, at, during and for. We use in, on and at for lots of different times. Here’s a table comparing the uses:

in

on

at

Months:

Days of the week:

Clock times:

in January / in April Seasons: in spring / in winter Years: in 1984 / in 2015 Centuries: in the 20th century Times of day: in the morning / in the evening Longer periods of time: in the past / in the 1990s / in the holidays

on Monday Days + parts of days: on Tuesday afternoon / on Saturday mornings Dates: on November 22nd Special days: on my birthday / on New Year’s Eve

at 7.30 a.m. / at 5 o’clock Festivals: at Christmas / at Easter Exceptions: at night / at the weekend

Wow! That’s a lot of uses! So I have to learn all those?

Pachi

Yes, but you probably know most of them, don’t you?

Yes, maybe … Is that all of them? I mean, are there any exceptions?

Well, sometimes we don’t use a preposition of time, for example after next/this/last/every. We go skateboarding every Saturday afternoon. I’ll see you next Friday.

Sophie

Mm, but I could also say: “I’ll see you on Friday.”

Oh yes, that's fine too. But we often leave out on with days of the week when we’re speaking. I’ll see you Friday.

OK. Now, about dates ... You write “on 8th July” but how do you say that?

Good question! We say “on the eighth of July”.

OK, so I have to remember to say “on THE eighth OF July”.

Exactly.

One last question about in. Can I use it for the future, as in “I’ll do it in a minute”?

Yes, that’s very common. We use in for talking about something in the future a certain length of time from now. She’ll be back in a moment. We’re going away in two weeks.

And can I say, “We’re going away for two weeks”?

Yes, but the meaning is completely different. We’re going away in two weeks. (= we leave two weeks from now) We’re going away for two weeks. (= our holiday will be two weeks long)

Ah, and what about “We’re going away during two weeks”?

No, you can’t say that. We use for + a length of time, to say how long something goes on for, and during + a noun / noun phrase, to say when something happens. It snowed for three hours. It snowed during the night.

OK, that’s a useful rule. But, hang on, I can also say “It snowed in the night”.

Yes, absolutely.

And: “I did a lot of work in the holidays” or “I did a lot of work during the holidays”?

Yes, you’ve got the hang of this.

Good, so now I’m going to study for a few hours. I’ll see you on Tuesday, in the morning, at about 10 o’clock.

See you at some time during the morning!

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Grammar A1: Prepositions of time – exercises Read the conversation between Sophie and Pachi. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of the different prepositions of time.

1. Check your grammar: grouping – prepositions of time Write the words under the correct preposition. Monday morning

9 o’clock

lunchtime

Tuesday

August

Easter

New Year’s Eve

1997

the weekend

Christmas

the afternoon

my birthday

17th March

the past

the 60s

in

on

2. Check your grammar: gap fill – prepositions of time Write the preposition to fill the gaps. 1.

I finish school early _______________ Wednesdays.

2.

Are you going to work _______________ the summer holidays?

3.

I only ever see my cousins _______________ Christmas.

4.

_______________ the past, you couldn’t buy such a variety of different foods.

5.

What shall we do _______________ the weekend?

6.

Mobile phones were invented _______________ the 80s.

7.

My exam is _______________ 7th June.

8.

I’m having my first guitar lesson _______________ Friday afternoon.

at

3. Check your grammar: multiple choice – prepositions of time Circle the correct sentence. 1.

a. We were waiting during five hours. b. We were waiting for five hours. c. We were waiting at five hours.

2.

a. What are you doing at the weekend? b. What are you doing in the weekend? c. What are you doing the weekend?

3.

a. It’s so beautiful in the park on summer! b. It’s so beautiful in the park at summer! c. It’s so beautiful in the park in summer!

4.

a. We woke up on dawn because of all the mosquitoes! b. We woke up in dawn because of all the mosquitoes! c. We woke up at dawn because of all the mosquitoes!

5.

a. I’m going on holiday tomorrow! I’m going in two weeks. b. I’m going on holiday tomorrow! I’m going for two weeks. c. I’m going on holiday tomorrow! I’m going at two weeks.

6.

a. I always go out at Friday nights. b. I always go out on Friday nights. c. I always go out in Friday nights.

7.

a. It’s very noisy at night in this street. b. It’s very noisy in night in this street. c. It’s very noisy on night in this street.

8.

a. I’ll see you on next Friday. b. I’ll see you next Friday. c. I’ll see you on at next Friday.

Writing Task Think of your favorite day of the week. What time do you get up? What do you do, and when? What is the best part of the day for you?

Lesson#6 Grammar A1: Personal pronouns and possessives Read the conversation between Sophie and Hakan, a student she met in Turkey. Sophie’s helping Hakan understand how to use personal pronouns and possessives.

We use personal pronouns (I, me, he, him, etc.) to replace names or nouns when it is clear what they refer to. We use possessives (my, your, her) when it is not necessary to name the person the thing belongs to. We use personal pronouns to avoid repeating nouns. Mom's calling. She’s in Turkey. How’s Daisy? Give her my love.

You used she because it’s the subject and her because it’s the object.

Sophie Hakan Very good. Here’s the list of all the personal pronouns and possessive adjectives:

me

Possessive adjective my

Possessive pronoun mine

you

you

your

yours

he

him

his

his

she

her

her

hers

it

it

its

-

we

us

our

ours

they

them

their

theirs

Subject pronoun

Object pronoun

I

We use pronouns to avoid repetition when it is obvious what we are talking about. Is this your bike? > No, that one’s mine. (= my bike) Those red gloves are yours; the blue ones are hers. (= her gloves)

Can I use two pronouns together?

Yes, for example: The man in the shop gave me them free.

So, what do I need to be careful about?

Well, sometimes we use me when it might seem logical to use I. We also use it sometimes to refer to people. I love house music > I do too / Me too. Who’s that? > Me. / It’s me. / It’s Fran. Sometimes we use they instead of he or she, them instead of him or her and their instead of his or hers. When you meet your new teacher, they will give you the books. If anyone asks where I am, tell them I’m in Istanbul this week. Someone left their gloves in the classroom.

I thought someone was singular.

Yes, you’re right, but nowadays we avoid using he for people in general, and he or she is very long, so we use they instead, especially when we’re speaking.

Can you also say: “The English cricket team lost again. They were rubbish.”?

Yes. We sometimes use they for single nouns which refer to groups of people.

What about animals?

We usually use it/they for animals, but when people are talking about their own pets, they use he or she. The dog must be thirsty. Give him some water.

Yes, one thinks that animals are just like people, doesn’t one?

Ah, we don’t use one to mean everyone very much. It sounds very fashioned and too formal. We old-use you to mean people in general. You can see the sea from the top of that mountain. (you = people in general)

But the Queen uses one?

That's true. But, I haven’t met the Queen and you should use you!

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Grammar A1: Personal pronouns and possessives – exercises

Read the conversation between Sophie and Hakan. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of personal pronouns and possessives.

1. Check your grammar: multiple choice – personal pronouns and possessives Circle the correct word to complete the sentences. 1.

Could you / her / your take a message, please?

2.

They showed us all they / their / ours holiday photos last night.

3.

I’m sorry but these seats are my / their / ours .

4.

Sandy and I / me / her are going to the café.

5.

Do you want I / me / my to turn this off?

6.

I saw your sister’s paintings yesterday. She / They / Its were very good.

7.

They’ve got two babies and they take they / their / them

8.

Let he / my / him help you with that.

everywhere.

2. Check your grammar: gap fill – personal pronouns and possessives Complete the gaps with a word from the box. I

I

he

me She

me it

me its

mine we

you us

you our

1.

That’s my brother’s cup and this is ____________. My grandmother gave it to ____________.

2.

Good morning. Can ____________ help ____________?

3.

Ah, there’s Jade’s watch. Could ____________ pass it to ____________? I’ll keep it safe.

4.

That poor dog has lost one of ____________ legs.

5.

Look! I’ve got Poppy’s phone number! She gave ____________ it last night.

6.

____________ don’t mind where ____________ go but ____________ doesn’t like the beach.

7.

____________ never lets ____________ watch TV after 9 p.m.

8.

Do you like ____________ new car? ____________ is second-hand.

Grammar A1: Personal pronouns and possessives – exercises

3. Check your grammar: gap fill – personal pronouns and possessives Complete the sentences with a personal pronoun or a possessive adjective. 1.

Has Jack left? He has forgotten _______________ hat.

2.

Some of them didn't give the teacher _______________ homework.

3.

I love these earrings! My friend gave _______________ to me for my birthday.

4.

She's probably hungry. Can you offer _______________ something to eat?

5.

When will we get _______________ exam results?

6.

Why are the cats making so much noise? Have you fed _______________ yet?

7.

If anyone phones for me, tell _______________ I'll call them back.

8.

It's not Daisy's! It's _______________! My mom bought it for me.

WRITING TASK What's the best present you've ever had? What was it and who gave it to you? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Lesson #7 Grammar A1: The present continuous

Read the conversation between Sophie and Hadiyah, a university student she met on her trip to Egypt. Hadiyah is studying English and Sophie is explaining some grammar.

We use the present continuous (am/is/are + -ing) to talk about temporary things which have begun but haven't finished. They are often happening now, at this moment.

Here are some examples of things happening now. I'm just uploading some photos to Facebook and I'm sending a message to Billie. We're all riding camels and the sun's shining. They're waiting for me to get off the phone!

I'm not sure what 'temporary' means. Can I say 'I'm learning to drive', even if I'm not having a driving lesson right now?

Hadiyah Yes, absolutely! You might not be having a driving lesson right at this moment, but it is temporary, so that's correct. We use the present continuous for longer situations like this too.

OK, I see what you mean. So that’s for things happening now, or round about now. What about the future? Can I use the present continuous for the future?

Yes, I’m glad you asked me that. We use the present continuous for future arrangements with other people. At eight I’m meeting Lucas, just for a quick coffee.

What about questions and negatives?

For questions you just change the subject and the verb to be. So, You are > Are you, then add the –ing form. Sometimes you need a question word first. Are you working hard for the exam? What are you doing? Is anybody sitting here?

Sophie

For negatives you add not after the verb to be. Don't forget to use a contraction if you're speaking. You're not really studying at all, are you? (or You aren't really studying…)

They aren't using the computer room at the moment. This program isn't working.

That's fine, but I suppose there are some spelling rules for –ing forms?

Yes, you're right. If a verb ends in e, you take off the e and add –ing. have - having

ride - riding

If a verb ends in a vowel + a consonant, the consonant is usually doubled before you add –ing. swim - swimming

run - running

But be careful with verbs with more than two syllables where the stress isn't on the last syllable. With those you don't double the consonant. visit - visiting

open - opening

OK, but what about two-syllable verbs where the stress is on the last syllable, like begin?

If the stress is on the last syllable, you do double the final consonant. begin - beginning

Right, the present continuous seems quite easy to me. I'm understanding it perfectly!

Whoops! Sorry, you can't say 'I'm understanding it'.

Why not? I'm talking about something happening right now.

Yes, but there is a group of verbs which are called state verbs which we use for states (not actions) and we don't usually use these in the continuous form.

want - need - like - love - hate - prefer - believe - think - know - realise understand - recognise - suppose - be - exist - appear - look - seem - belong - have (for possession) - own - feel - smell - taste

So these are verbs for talking about emotions, thinking, existing, appearing, possession and the senses.

Yes, excellent.

But wait a minute. What about, 'I'm thinking of coming with you tomorrow.' Or, 'I'm thinking about my boyfriend.'

Yes, they are correct. But the meaning of think there is 'having thoughts in your mind' or 'considering'. It's not the same as 'having an opinion' about something. I think that song's brilliant. (opinion) She's thinking about studying archaeology. (considering / wondering about)

OK, so there are some exceptions. Like, 'I'm loving it.'

No, sorry, that's not an exception, that's wrong!

It can’t be wrong!

Well, OK, maybe it's a new usage. English does change. But don't use it in exams!

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Grammar A1: The present continuous – exercises

Read the conversation between Sophie and Hadiyah. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of the present continuous.

1. Check your grammar: true or false – present continuous Are these sentences True or False? 1.

We use the present continuous for permanent states or situations.

True

False

2.

We use the present continuous for temporary situations.

True

False

3.

We often use the present continuous for things happening right now.

True

False

4.

We can use the present continuous for future arrangements.

True

False

5.

We can use the present continuous with all verbs.

True

False

6.

Some verbs – for talking about emotions, thinking, the senses, etc. – cannot be used in the continuous form.

True

False

7.

Sometimes the spelling of the infinitive form changes when we add -ing.

True

False

2. Check your grammar: gap fill – present continuous Write the words to fill the gaps. Put the verb in the present continuous tense. 1.

I’m really busy – I _______________________ (study) for the exam.

2.

Right now we _______________________ (ride) camels!

3.

They said they _______________________ (have) a great time.

4.

Daisy _______________________ (download) an album.

5.

What _______________________ (you do) at the moment?

6.

They _______________________ (wait) for me in the café.

7.

_______________________ (Oliver work) hard?

8.

The weather’s terrible, so we _______________________ (not go) walking much.

3. Check your grammar: multiple choice – present continuous Circle the correct sentence. 1.

a. The TV no is working. b. The TV is not working. c. The TV is not works.

2.

a. She sending a message to Billie. b. She is send a message to Billie. c. She is sending a message to Billie.

3.

a. Come on, the film’s starting. b. Come on, the film’s start. c. Come on, the film is start.

4.

a. She’s knowing Alfie very well. b. She knows Alfie very well. c. She knowing Alfie very well.

5.

a. You going to Chinese classes? b. Are you going to Chinese classes? c. Do you going to Chinese classes?

6.

a. He going to buy some milk. b. He is go to buy some milk. c. He’s going to buy some milk.

7.

a. The price of food goes up at the moment. b. The price of food is going up at the moment. c. The price of food going up at the moment.

8.

a. What are you doing? b. What are you do? c. What do you doing?

Discussion Are you good at doing lots of things at the same time? What are you doing now, apart from practising your English?

Lesson# 8 Grammar A1: The present simple

Read the conversation between Sophie and Niwat, a student she met in Thailand. Sophie is helping Niwat understand the present simple.

We use the present simple to talk about repeated actions or events, permanent states or things which are always true. To find out more about the present simple, read the conversation below.

Can you give me some examples?

Niwat

Yes, of course. We use the present simple to talk about things which are repeated every day, every week, every year, etc. I usually get up at 7 o'clock. During the week I have swimming practice on Mondays, I do

taekwondo on Tuesdays and tennis on Thursdays. We always go on holiday in the summer.

Sophie I see. And you use words for explaining more about the time too.

Yes, we often use adverbs of frequency sometimes, often, usually or other time expressions like on Mondays, twice a week or in the summer.

What about permanent states? What does that mean?

Permanent states are situations or feelings which are not temporary. I like him a lot. Sophie works as a travel writer. They live in London. We also use the present simple for general facts, for example when talking about science or geography. Thailand is really hot at this time of year. Snakes live on the ground, in trees and in water.

So what do I need to know about forming the present simple?

The main thing is that the third person singular forms end in -s or -es. That's for he, she or it. He watches black and white films at his cinema club on Wednesdays. He thinks chess is a sport!

OK, and the other forms don't end in -s or -es? I watch TV a lot. We think Coldplay are boring.

Correct!

What about questions and negatives?

For most verbs we use the present simple of the verb do/does + subject + infinitive without to to form questions. Do you see him on Wednesdays then? Does Jack like sports? For negatives we use the subject + do/does + not + infinitive without to. Daisy and Jack don't go out together much at the weekend. I don't think Coldplay are boring.

To go back to the idea of permanent and temporary things, what about this sentence: Is your mom in Thailand this week? Isn't that temporary?

Yes, it is. That's a very good point. Normally we use the present simple for permanent states, and the present continuous for temporary states, but some verbs are thought of as State Verbs and they are not usually used in the continuous form.

And the verb to be is one of those verbs?

Exactly! So even though staying in Thailand is temporary, we use the present simple with the verb to be. Here's another example: How's Daisy? Is she with you?

But that isn't the question form you just told me about! Where's the do?

Ah, no. I said 'for most verbs we use do in questions'. The verb to be is different and so are modal verbs like can. We'll look at the verb to be separately because it's different and very common.

What are the other state verbs?

We'll look at those when we look at the Present Continuous. Any more questions?

Yes, what about: The train leaves at 5 in the morning? Isn't that talking about an event in the future?

Yes, it is, but it's also a repeated event. This is sometimes called the 'timetable future'.

OK, I have a maths class in a minute, so I have to go.

Good use of the 'timetable future'!

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Grammar A1: The present simple - exercises Read the conversation between Sophie and Niwat. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of the present simple.

1. Check your grammar: true or false – the present simple Circle True or False for these sentences about the present simple.

1.

We use it for talking about permanent states or situations.

True

False

2.

We use it for things happening at the moment.

True

False

3.

We use it for general facts (e.g. scientific facts).

True

False

4.

We use it for talking about timetables (e.g. bus or lesson timetables).

True

False

5.

We use it for future plans.

True

False

6.

We use it for routines (e.g. things we do every day or week).

True

False

7.

We use it for talking about likes and dislikes.

True

False

8.

We use it for giving opinions (e.g. with the verbs think / believe).

True

False

2. Check your grammar: multiple choice – the present simple Circle the best word to complete these sentences. 1.

Jack go / goes to a film club on Wednesdays.

2.

I love / loves reading in my free time.

3.

They don’t / doesn’t usually see each other during the week.

4.

The train leave / leaves at 6.30.

5.

Do / Does Ollie play chess?

6.

Daisy like / likes most sports.

7.

We always get up / gets up at 7 o’clock.

8.

What do / does you think of their new album?

3. Check your grammar: gap fill – the present simple Write the word in the correct form to fill the gaps.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Alfie ________________ in London. (live) ________________ you go swimming a lot? (Do) Sophie ________________ in Thailand today. (be) We ________________ go to the same school. (do not) I ________________ old black and white films. (hate) She ________________ as a travel writer. (work) My dad ________________ breakfast before us. (have) They ________________ taekwondo on Tuesdays. (do)

Lesson# 9 Grammar A2: Question words

Read the conversation between Sophie and Neema, a student she met in Tanzania. Sophie’s helping Neema prepare for a test on question forms.

We use the question words who (for people), what/which (for things), when (for time), places), why (for reasons) and how (for more details).

where (for

What do I need to know about question words?

Neema

I know you know the basics, but questions are quite tricky. Let’s just go over the main rules. We usually form questions by putting an auxiliary verb, or a modal verb, before the subject. Does it suit me? Has Mom called? Can you get the tea? Shall I pass you to Oliver? When the verb 'to be' is the main verb, we don’t use auxiliary verbs. Is Oliver there? Was it good? We can add question words to get more or different information. Where did you go swimming? > In the swimming pool in town. Why did you go there? > Because it’s a nice, big pool. Who did you go swimming with? > With Amy. What time did you meet Amy? > At 10 o’clock. Which pool did you go in? > The serious one, without the slides! How did you get there? > On the bus.

I see that questions sometimes finish with prepositions.

Yes, that’s very common. Who were you out with? What have you got that bag for? What’s all that about? Where are you calling from?

Sophie

OK, that all seems straightforward.

Yes, but do you know about subject and object questions?

Sorry?

If who, what or which is the subject of the question, it comes before the verb and we don’t use do as an auxiliary. Who went out for curry? (subject – who) What happened? (subject – what) Which looks better, this or that one? (subject – which) Object questions follow the structure we looked at before. Who did you go out for curry with? (subject – you; object – who) Which restaurant does Oliver like most? (subject – Oliver; object – which) What did they do after the restaurant? (subject – they; object – what)

I think I understand …

Here’s a little test for you, then. A cat killed a mouse and a dog killed the cat. 1 What killed the mouse? 2 What did the cat kill? 3 What killed the cat? 4 What did the dog kill?

OK, 1 the cat, 2 the mouse, 3 the dog, 4 the cat. Right?

Exactly! You got it.

Any more tricky things about question words?

Well in reported speech or indirect questions, question words come in the middle of sentences. In these types of sentence, the word order does not change. We don’t put the verb to be before the subject or use an auxiliary to form a question, as in a normal question: I asked her what she was doing at the weekend. Do you know where the post office is? Can you tell me how much it costs? What are you doing at the weekend? Where is the post office? How much does it cost?

Hmm, why do you use indirect questions if they are more complicated?

Well, they are more polite, especially if you are talking to a stranger.

OK, I’ll remember to say: ‘Do you know where the post office is?’

Good. Can you make that even more polite?

How about: ‘Excuse me, could you tell me where the post office is, please?’

Fine! That’ll do. Do you really need a post office?!

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Lesson# 10 Grammar A2: Question words – exercises

Read the conversation between Sophie and Neema. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of question words.

1. Check your grammar: gap fill – question words Complete the gaps with a question word from the box.

What

Where

How

How often

When

Why

Who

whose

1.

A: ____________________ are you going on holiday? B: Next Friday.

2.

A: ____________________ are you going? B: Croatia.

3.

A: ____________________ bought the tickets? B: My mom did.

4.

A: ____________________ do you go on holiday? B: Once every two years.

5.

A: ____________________ don’t you go more often? B: Because we don’t want to.

6.

A: ____________________ do you do the other years? B: We relax in the garden and visit friends.

7.

A: ____________________ do you choose your holiday destination? B: We use the internet.

8.

A: And ____________________ idea was it to go to Croatia? B: Our neighbours recommended it.

Grammar A2: Question words – exercises 2. Check your grammar: multiple choice – question words Circle the correct sentence. 1.

a. What you have for lunch? b. What did you have for lunch? c. What had you for lunch?

2.

a. Who is that letter from? b. From who is that letter? c. Who is from that letter?

3.

a. She always sings in the shower? b. Sings she always in the shower? c. Does she always sing in the shower?

4.

a. Can we go and visit Gran? b. We can go and visit Gran? c. Can go and visit Gran?

5.

a. Who you bought those boots? b. Who bought you those boots? c. Who did buy you those boots?

6.

a. Do you go to the cinema how often? b. How often do you go to the cinema? c. How often you go to the cinema?

7.

a. What did he in Germany? b. What he did in Germany? c. What did he do in Germany?

8.

a. Would you like another piece of cake? b. Do you would like another piece of cake? c. Do you like another piece of cake?

Grammar A2: Question words – exercises 3. Check your grammar: ordering – question words Write the words in the correct order to make questions. 1.

To

Who were

you ?

talking

…………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 2.

are

At

they

?

looking

What

…………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 3.

Music

?

down

the you

Could

turn

…………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 4.

Is

for

What

homework

the today?

…………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 5.

Who

that

photo ?

took

…………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 6.

match

time

does

?

the

start

What

…………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 7.

you

How

clean

often

?

do

teeth

your

…………………………………………………………………………………….………………….. 8.

penguins

bears

Why

don’t

?

polar

eat

…………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

Writing Task What questions do you like to ask people when you first meet them? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Lesson# 11 Grammar A2: Adverbs of frequency

Read the conversation between Sophie and Linnea, a student Sophie met in Norway. Sophie’s helping Linnea understand the different adverbs of frequency.

We use adverbs of frequency – like sometimes or usually – to say how often we do things, or how often things happen.

I never have any problems with adverbs of frequency.

Linnea

OK, let's see what you know. We use adverbs of frequency in this order, according to their meaning.

100% always

0% usually / normally

often

sometimes

occasionally

hardly ever

never

Are there any missing?

I think that’s most of them. You could include frequently, with usually. We use not very often too.

Very good, you’re right. These are the most common adverbs, although there are more. They always hang out together. The Northern Lights are usually green. You normally see them best in September or March. It’s often cloudy. What do you notice about the position of the adverbs?

They are usually before the main verb, or between the auxiliary and the main verb. But they come after the verb to be.

Sophie

Excellent! Can they also be at the beginning or the end of the sentence?

Yes, I think so. ‘Sometimes I'm alone.’ That sounds OK.

Yes, we can use some adverbs of frequency at the beginning or end of a sentence for emphasis. Occasionally I meet her for a coffee. We can use usually, often, sometimes and occasionally at the beginning of a sentence, and sometimes and often at the end. We use adverb expressions like a lot or not + (very) much after the main verb too. She travels a lot. He doesn’t study very much. Be careful with never. It is already negative, so we can’t use it with not. I never go to the supermarket with my mother.

I’ve just remembered some more expressions! What about once a week, twice a year, etc.?

Oh yes, I’d forgotten about those. Take the medicine three times a day. We usually go swimming twice a month. You see them once in a lifetime, if you travel.

You see, I’m not always annoying.

OK, sorry. I’m not always right either. Usually, but not always!

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Grammar A2: Adverbs of frequency – exercises Watch the video and read the conversation between Sophie and Linnea. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of adverbs of frequency.

1. Check your grammar: grouping – adverbs of frequency Write the words and phrases in the correct group. occasionally

hardly ever

seldom

once a month

never

every Wednesday

sometimes

quite often

on Mondays

three times a week

Before the main verb

At the end of the clause

e.g. I _________ go swimming.

e.g. I go swimming _________.

2. Check your grammar: reordering – adverbs of frequency Write a number 1–3 to put these sentences in order of frequency (least frequent = 1 and most frequent = 3).

1.

……. He usually goes bowling on Saturdays. ……. He occasionally goes bowling. ……. He never goes bowling.

2.

……. I only see him once a month. ……. We see each other every weekend. ……. We hardly ever see each other.

3.

……. Occasionally we watch TV together. ……. We like watching TV together every evening. ……. We watch TV together on Thursdays.

3. Check your grammar: reordering – adverbs of frequency Write the words in the correct order to make sentences. 1.

always - hand in - I - on time. - my homework …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

2.

her birthday - celebrates - twice a year. - The Queen …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

3.

in the evening. - play - We -computer games …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

4.

You - your future. - about - hardly ever - think …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

5.

never - seen - I have - her before. …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

6.

use - most afternoons. - the school library - I …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

7.

go - My parents - about once a year. - to the cinema …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

8.

black in summer. - normally - wear - I - don’t …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

Writing task What are your hobbies? How often do you do them?

Lesson# 12 Grammar A2: Conjunctions: and, or, but, so, because and although

Remember to watch the video first! Then read the conversation between Sophie and Hakan, an English language student that Sophie met when visiting Austria.

We use words called conjunctions, like and, or, but, because and although, to join two parts of sentences. Conjunctions can be used to give more information, give alternatives, give reasons, give results or give unexpected information.

We use and, or and but to connect two parts of sentences which are similar in grammatical status. Do you want chocolate, strawberry or vanilla? (joining words) Amy's dad is taking us on Saturday morning, and he's offered to bring us home again on Sunday. (joining clauses) We use and for adding information, or for giving alternatives and but for unexpected or different information. I'm OK for food, dance and music, and I'm having a wonderful time. There's a reggae band from Jamaica or a Russian electro-pop group on the other stage. She’d like to go but she can’t.

Can we use these words at the beginning of a sentence?

Hakan We don’t usually use conjunctions to start sentences when we’re writing, but people do when they’re speaking.

Or when they’re chatting on the internet?

Yes. There are a lot more conjunctions which we use to connect one clause with another clause. For example: because, for giving reasons, so, for talking about results or purposes, and although, for unexpected or different information. I'd like to see that Irish band, because Celtic music is pretty cool. (the second clause explains the reason Alfie wants to see the Irish band)

Sophie

Although he doesn’t like camping, he goes to lots of music festivals. (the speaker thinks it’s unusual to go to music festivals if you don’t like camping) ... we'll be there by 12. Although we have to put up our tents too. (the information in the second sentence is different to, and contrasts, the information in the first sentence) It's one of those cars for seven people, so there's plenty of room. (the second clause shows the result of the first clause) We need to arrive early so (that) we can get a good place. (the second clause shows the purpose of the first clause; that is optional)

With that although sentence, can you put the clauses in a different order?

Yes, both orders are possible. He goes to lots of music festivals, although he doesn’t like camping.

Can you also say ‘even though he doesn’t like camping’?

Yes, that means the same thing. There are a lot more conjunctions, but that’s enough for today.

But …

No ‘buts’. It’s better to look at a small amount at a time …

So that I can remember it?

Exactly.

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Grammar A2: Conjunctions: and, or, but, so, because and although – exercises

Watch the video on our website and read the conversation between Sophie and Hakan. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of English conjunctions.

1. Check your grammar: matching – conjunctions Match the two parts of the sentence and write a–h next to the numbers 1–8. 1…….. We wanted to go to the show

a. so we don’t get there late.

2…….. I often make omelettes

b. or at the football match?

3…….. Shall we go to the cinema

c. because he laughs in his sleep.

4…….. Burgers are very tasty

d. and watch that film you were talking about?

5…….. My neighbours are friendly

e. because they’re quick and easy.

6…….. Do you know if he’s at home

f.

7…….. Pick me up early, please,

g. but they’re noisy.

8……..

h. but there weren’t any seats left.

We know he has great dreams

although they are not very healthy.

2. Check your grammar: multiple choice – conjunctions Circle the correct conjunction to complete these sentences. 1.

I’d love to stay so / and / but

2.

His hot chocolate was too hot so / and / but he put some cold milk in it.

I have to catch my bus.

3.

Or / Although / Because we had an umbrella, we got extremely wet.

4.

I only passed my exam because / but / although you helped me.

5.

They were hungry but / because / so

6.

We can go to the pool and / but / or

7.

She didn’t want him to see her and / so / although she hid behind a plant.

8.

He’s in the town centre so / because / but he wants to look for shoes.

9.

I’m definitely coming tonight, or / because / although

10.

We can go to the shop before we go to Clare’s house and / or / so go to Clare’s house first to see if she needs anything. What do you think?

they made some sandwiches. we can go horse-riding, whichever you prefer.

I could be a bit late.

3. Check your grammar: ordering – conjunctions Write the words in the correct order to make sentences. 1.

don’t - or - eat cheese - butter. - I …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

2.

but - him. - like - I - annoying - He’s …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

3.

salad for lunch. - very hungry - we’re having - We’re not - so …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

4.

Although - very often. - a lot of friends, - she has - she doesn’t go out …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

5.

to China - He’s been - this year. - Brazil - and …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

6.

or go - Would you - to the chocolate factory? - swimming - rather go …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

7.

bed late - because - He’s tired - he went to - last night. - today …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

8.

was terrible. - had a good time - We - although - the weather …………………………………………………………………………………….…………………..

Writing Task Do you think you would enjoy camping at a music festival? Why or why not? …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Lesson# 13 Grammar A2: Countable and uncountable nouns

Read the conversation between Sophie and Thierry, a student Sophie met on her travels. Sophie is teaching Thierry about types of nouns.

Some nouns in English are countable – we can use them in singular and plural forms. Some are uncountable – they only have one form.

We often use a/an with singular countable nouns and some with plurals. We can also use some with uncountable nouns.

What are examples of countable nouns?

Here are a few:

Thierry

I've got a steak, some red chilli peppers, some potatoes… OK, well, I've got a lemon, an apple … and some chicken breasts. I'd like a blue pen, please.

OK, so for things you can count, like one pen, two pens … Why did you say a pen, not one pen?

We often use a/an before singular countable nouns. Before words that start with a vowel sound, we use an, and before words that start with a consonant sound, we use a.

So is one wrong? As in Would you like one drink?

It sounds as if you're saying one (not two). If you're offering someone a drink, you'd say Would you like a drink? But someone who works in a café might say, So that's one coffee and two lemonades.

So it's usually a or an for singular countable nouns and a number or some for plurals. How many is some?

Sophie

It can be any number more than one. I got some new jeans at the weekend. (a pair of new jeans) Some teachers left at the end of the year. (we don't know how many)

Is some or a number always used with plurals?

No, have a look at these examples I'm frightened of dogs. (dogs in general) Strawberries have a lot of vitamin C. (strawberries in general)

What about uncountable nouns?

These are nouns that don't have a plural form. I've got some garlic and some butter. I'm looking for information about early rock and roll. I haven't got enough paper. You have to get permission from the head teacher. Do you want some cake?

So, I can use some with uncountables too?

Yes, we use some with both countables and uncountables.

How do I know whether a noun is countable or uncountable?

A dictionary will tell you. Usually dictionaries use symbols [C] for countable and [U] for uncountable.

Just a minute. You said cake was uncountable. What about I made a cake this morning?

Yes that's correct, but there's a difference in meaning. I made a cake this morning. (a whole cake – countable) Do you want some cake? (a piece of cake – uncountable) A box of chocolates. (individual chocolates – countable) I'd like some chocolate too. (a piece or pieces of chocolate from a bar of chocolate – uncountable)

I thought coffee and lemonade were uncountable too.

Yes, they are usually. I love coffee with hot milk. (uncountable) Can you get some coffee? (uncountable) I'll have a coffee, please. (a cup of coffee, countable)

Wow, so it's more complicated than I thought.

No, they're not really very difficult.

OK, they're easy. It's a piece of cake!

Yes, simple! A piece of cake!

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Grammar A2: Countable and uncountable nouns – exercises Watch the video and read the conversation between Sophie and Thierry. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of countable and uncountable nouns.

1. Check your grammar: picture matching Write the correct words in the boxes below the picture. a cake

a coffee

a chicken

a pizza

some cake

some coffee

some chicken

some pizza

2. Check your grammar: gap fill – countable and uncountable nouns Complete the gaps with a word from the box. a

1. 2. 3.

a

a

an

an

They got _______________ giant prawns for dinner. You’ll need _______________ umbrella if you go out. Daisy needs _______________ new phone.

some

some

some

4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

I’d like _______________ potato with my salad. Get _______________ garlic, please. How about _______________ cup of tea? I’ve got _______________ idea! Could you get me _______________ more tea?

3. Check your grammar: error correction – countable and uncountable nouns Correct the mistakes in these sentences. 1.

Would you like a apple? ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2.

We need a peppers. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3.

Some dogs have four legs. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4.

Have a butter on your toast. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5.

Here’s an lemon from our tree. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6.

I love some chocolate! ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Lesson# 14 Grammar A2: Some, any, every and no Read the conversation between Sophie and Hakan. Sophie’s helping Hakan understand how to use some, any and no to talk about numbers or the amount of things.

We use some and any for talking about indefinite numbers or amounts of things. We use them with nouns or on their own, as pronouns.

I know about some and any. You use some in positive sentences and any in questions and negatives, right?

Hakan Well, yes, often. We've got some amazing chocolate cake, and some carrot cake. Have you got any chocolate cake? I haven't had any carrot cake for ages. But we also use any in positive sentences. Any cake will do. Surprise me. She can tell you everything about ... well, about anything!

Oh, so what’s the rule?

We use some for talking about a limited number or amount; and we use any for an unlimited number or amount. For example, imagine you are talking about different kinds of cake. All these sentences are possible: A. I like any kind of cake. (= all kinds of cake, unlimited) B. I don't like any kind of cake. (= 0 kinds of cake, unlimited) C. I like some kinds of cake. (= a limited number of kinds of cake) D. I don't like some kinds of cake. (= a limited number of kinds of cake)

OK, I think that’s clear. I like any kind of music. I don’t like some dogs.

Yes, if you like all music and if you also like some dogs.

Sophie

Yes, I like most dogs, but not dogs that bite, or dogs that are ill.

OK, then.

And what about questions? Can we use both some and any in questions?

Yes, we use both. Would you like some more coffee? Would you like any more to eat? Here the difference is very small. The speaker is thinking of a limited amount in the first question, and an unlimited amount in the second question. In both questions we could use some or any. Sometimes we use some when we expect the answer to be “yes”. We use any when we don’t know what the answer will be; we are asking whether something exists. Can I have some sugar? (I know there’s some sugar) Is there any cake left? (I don’t know whether there’s any cake) Are you waiting for somebody? (I think you are) Is anybody coming to meet you? (I don’t know)

Did you say we can use some and any on their own, as pronouns?

Yes, we don’t need to repeat the noun. Is there any cake? Yes, do you want some? / Sorry, there isn’t any. / Sorry, there’s none left.

Ah, none. That’s new to me.

Yes, we can use none or no + noun instead of not any. Have we got any onions? No, there aren’t any. / There are none left. We haven’t got any money. = We have no money.

What about somebody, anybody, everybody and nobody? Can you tell me more about how you use those words?

Of course. Somebody/anybody/nobody/everybody are used as singular nouns, even though everybody refers to more than one person and anybody can mean more than one person. I saw somebody outside the window. (= 1 person) There’s nobody there. (= 0 person) Everybody knows that The Beatles were from Liverpool. (= all people) Has anybody seen my keys? (= 1+ people)

Is somebody the same as someone?

Yes, it’s the same. We also use: People: someone - anyone - no one - everyone Things: something - anything - nothing - everything Places: somewhere - anywhere - nowhere - everywhere

OK, I think that’s everything for today. I’ve got to go somewhere to meet somebody.

You don’t want to ask anything else?

No, thank you!

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Grammar A2: Some, any, every and no – exercises Read the conversation between Sophie and Hakan. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of some, any, every and no.

1. Check your grammar: grouping – some, any, every and no Write the phrases in the correct group. I really don’t like some of his songs.

You won’t find anywhere like this.

I’d like some advice.

Anything is better than this!

There was nothing he could do.

There was nobody at the door.

She can go anywhere she wants.

Anyone can answer that question!

Zero

Limited

Unlimited

2. Check your grammar: gap fill – some, any, every and no Complete the gaps with a word.

1.

I think the house was empty because __________________ one answered the door.

2.

Could I have __________________ grapes, please? Just a few.

3. B: “No, thank you, that’s everything.” 4.

I wish I knew __________________ who could help me with this.

5.

There isn’t __________________ that sells sunglasses in the shopping centre. Try the High Street. A: “Where would you like to go on holiday?”

6. B: “__________________ with sun and a beach. I want a tan!” 7.

Has __________________ seen my purse?

8.

Mum! There’s __________________ on the phone for you!

3. Check your grammar: gap fill – some, any, every and no Complete the gaps with a word from the box. anyone

nothing

None

anywhere

some

Nobody

somewhere

any

A: “Can I have a biscuit?” 1. B: “Sorry, there aren’t ____________________ left.” She has an allergy which means she can’t eat ____________________ types of cheese, but there 2.

are a few kinds that are OK. 3.

I’ve never met ____________________ like her before.

4.

____________________ of us knew the answer. We didn’t have a clue!

5.

Can we sit ____________________ quieter, please? It’s very noisy in here.

6.

You can’t buy real pizza ____________________ in this town!

7.

____________________ knows the exact date this planet was created.

8.

There’s ____________________ good on TV tonight, so we’re going to the cinema.

Lesson# 15 Grammar A2: The definite article

Read the conversation between Sophie and Emma, an English student who Sophie met in Switzerland. Sophie’s helping Emma understand the definite article.

We use the, the definite article, before a singular or plural noun. We use the to show people that they know (or they will soon know) what we are talking about.

Can you explain with examples?

Emma Of course. The definite article, the, can refer backwards in a conversation or text to something already mentioned. … my sister hid a little parcel in my suitcase, so when I was unpacking the case I had a really cool surprise ... It can also refer forwards to something which is going to be mentioned or explained. Could you bring me the knife which you gave me? The friend of hers who's looking after us ...

Does the always refer backwards or forwards?

No, it can also refer to shared knowledge or general knowledge. Both the listener and the speaker (or the writer and the reader) know what is being referred to. But I'll try to connect from the hotel every evening. I think Mum is hoping to see George Clooney at the bus stop.

OK, I understand those rules, but I’ve seen lists of different uses of the.

All right, I can give more specific examples, but they fit into the three areas I’ve given you. We use the when there is only one of something (in the world, the country, your town, the house, etc.), and we know what it is. And is the internet connection good? They're like ... like the poster you've got in your room, Daisy.

Sophie

We use the with superlatives – again, we are talking about one thing. The chocolate here is the best in the world. With some adjectives which refer to one thing – for example first, last, next – we also use the. … this is the third day ... When referring forwards, we often use a relative clause. That’s the friend who is looking after us.

Isn’t the used with musical instruments, like ‘I play the guitar’?

Yes, we sometimes use the in fixed expressions for musical instruments, entertainment and transport. He plays the piano brilliantly. They’re going to the opera tonight. (also: the cinema, the football, the shops, etc.) We took a taxi to the airport. (also: the bus stop, the station, etc.)

So even if there are three cinemas in my town, I would still say ‘I went to the cinema last night’?

Yes, you would. We also sometimes use the to talk about groups of people or types of animals or things in general. The unemployed are asking for more help from the government. (also: the poor, the old, the homeless, the deaf, etc.) The wolf is the largest member of the dog family. (formal) The Swiss watch is an amazing piece of engineering.

And we can use the with nationalities, like ‘The Swiss make great chocolate’?

Yes, that’s right. You're good at this!

What about talking about things in general? Can I say ‘The life is very expensive’ or ‘I love the sport’?

No, we don’t use the definite article to generalise about abstract things. You’d say: ‘Life is very expensive’ and ‘I love sport’. If we’re generalising about things we usually use the plural form (for countable nouns) or singular (uncountable nouns). She’s frightened of spiders. (= spiders in general) Lasagne is delicious! (= lasagne in general) Thanks for dinner. The lasagne was incredible! (= one particular lasagne) But you used ‘the wolf’ earlier to talk about wolves in general.

Yes, but that was more formal language, for example what you would read in an encyclopaedia. We usually use no article to generalise.

What about geography words? Words for rivers and seas and things?

Ah, you mean proper nouns or names of things. Here are some categories where we use the, with examples: Rivers: the Thames Mountain ranges: the Alps Oceans and seas: the Pacific / the Red Sea Deserts: the Sahara Islands (groups): the Bahamas Countries if + political term / plural: the UK / the USA / the United Arab Emirates Political institutions: the Government / the Monarchy Newspapers (usually part of the title): The Times / The Guardian Cinemas / theatres / hotels: the Odeon / the Holiday Inn

So we don't use the before lakes, forests, cities or towns?

No, not usually. And not usually before streets in towns.

Well, there’s more to the definite article than meets the eye!

Mm, that reminds me, more than meets the eye – there are a lot of idioms with the too. For another time!

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Grammar A2: The definite article – exercises Watch the video and read the conversation between Sophie and Emma. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of the definite article.

1. Check your grammar: grouping – the definite article Write the words and phrases in the correct group. youngest

roses (in general)

Monday

Moon

Jane’s

Danube

Andes

first

Lake Geneva

Beasley Street

love (in general)

Mount Everest

Ministry of Education

the ………

Ø ………

2. Check your grammar: multiple choice – the definite article Circle the best answer to complete the sentences. 1.

He collects _______________. He's got over two thousand!

a. books b. the books

2.

We're going skiing in _______________ for New Year!

a. Alps b. the Alps

3.

She's _______________ of a country in Europe.

a. a president b. the president

4.

Honey, could you feed _______________, please?

a. a dog b. the dog

5.

My sister loves _______________. She wants to be a vet.

a. animals b. the animals

6.

My mum wants to go to _______________ for her birthday.

a. a cinema b. the cinema

7.

The Gilbert and Ellis Islands are in _______________.

a. Pacific Ocean b. the Pacific Ocean

8.

They say _______________ makes the world go round.

a. money b. the money

3. Check your grammar: gap fill – the definite article Complete the sentences with ‘the’ or ‘Ø’. 1.

What's on at _______________ theatre _______________ next week?

2.

Who is _______________ most famous athlete in _______________ world?

3.

'Jamie! Your mother's on _______________ phone!'

4.

_______________ Mount Everest is in _______________ Himalayas, in both _______________ Nepal and _______________ China.

5.

Washington DC, _______________ capital city of _______________ USA, isn't in a state.

6.

Everybody needs _______________ love.

7.

I want to sit on _______________ beach and watch _______________ sun go down.

8.

Could you take _______________ rubbish out, please?

Writing Task Have you ever visited a different country? What did you see? What differences did you notice between there and home? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Lesson# 16 Grammar A2: Comparative and superlative adjectives

Read the conversation between Sophie and Giovanni, a student she met on her trip to Rome. Sophie’s an expert on English grammar and Giovanni has an exam on comparatives and superlatives next week!

When we want to compare two or more things, we can change the form of adjectives by adding –er or –est. We can also use extra words like more or most and expressions like not as … as. Here are some examples: I think you're taller than me. (tall) She's the tallest in the group. (tall) The pizzas in La Bella Napoli are better than the ones in Pietro's. (good) It was the best pizza I've ever had! (good) People say Bioshock is a more exciting game than Skyrim. (exciting) Grand Theft Auto is the most exciting video game. (exciting)

Sophie Mmm, I don't quite see what the rule is here.

Giovanni With most one-syllable adjectives, we add –er or –est, and with most adjectives with two syllables or more, we add more or (the) most. In comparatives, we also use than before the second thing which is compared, if it is mentioned. La Bella Napoli is nearer than Pietro's. (near) It's not the cheapest restaurant though. (cheap) With one-syllable adjectives ending in vowel + consonant, remember to double the final consonant before –er/–est. big → bigger → biggest If the adjective ends in –e, just add –r or –st. large → larger → largest

So what are the exceptions, apart from good → better → best? Other exceptions are bad → worse → worst and far → further/farther → furthest/farthest. They use the worst cheese.

What about adjectives ending in –y, like crazy? My brother is crazier than me.

Yes, that's correct. With adjectives ending in y, you change the y to i and add er/ est. lucky → luckier → luckiest happy → happier → happiest They've got the friendliest waiters! With most adjectives with typical adjective endings, and with two or more syllables, you use more/most + adjective. They do the most disgusting pasta I've ever tasted.

What other ways of comparing things are there? We often use not as … as. I'm not as tall as you. (= I'm smaller than you) Maybe the pizza at La Bella Napoli isn't as good as I remember.

And what about less and least?

Yes, less and least are also ways of comparing things. They are used more in writing. It is less cold in the north of the country than in the south. (the north is warmer, but both north and south are cold) Of the four participants, Bill is the least experienced. (the other three have more experience)

OK. This isn’t as hard as I thought. I think I’ve got it, more or less.

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Grammar A2: Comparative and superlative adjectives – exercises

Read the conversation between Sophie and Giovanni. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of comparative and superlative adjectives.

1. Check your grammar: true or false – comparatives and superlatives Are these sentences True or False? 1.

To compare two things, we add -er to many adjectives.

True

False

2.

We add -est to make the superlative form of many adjectives.

True

False

3.

We never change the spelling of the adjective before adding -er / -est.

True

False

4.

We often use "than" after a comparative.

True

False

5.

We often use "the" before a superlative.

True

False

6.

With longer adjectives, we use "more" + adjective or "most" + adjective.

True

False

7.

There are a lot of irregular comparatives and superlatives.

True

False

2. Check your grammar: gap fill writing – comparatives and superlatives Write the words to fill the gaps. Use comparatives and superlatives. 1.

The clothes here are _______________________ (good) than in my town.

2.

That’s my _______________________ (bad) mark ever!

3.

It’s _______________________ (far) than I thought – I think we’re lost.

4.

That’s the _______________________ (disgusting) meal I’ve ever had!

5.

I hope your team’s _______________________ (lucky) today than last week.

6.

They’re _______________________ (happy) in their new school than in their old one.

7.

It’s the _______________________ (good) song on the album.

8.

Your spaghetti sauce is _______________________ (tasty) than my mum’s.

3. Check your grammar: multiple choice – comparatives and superlatives Circle the correct sentence. 1.

a. The more amazing thing just happened to me! b. The most amazing thing just happened to me! c. The amazingest thing just happened to me!

2.

a. He’s a lot taller than you. b. He’s a lot taller you. c. He's a lot taller from you.

3.

a. She’s worst than me at maths. b. She’s worse than me at maths. c. She’s more bad than me at maths.

4.

a. He’s the most good in the team at goal scoring. b. He’s the best in the team at goal scoring. c. He’s best in the team at goal scoring.

5.

a. This pizza isn’t as good as Alfie’s. b. This pizza isn’t as good Alfie’s. c. This pizza isn’t as best Alfie’s.

6.

a. It’s frighteninger if you look down. b. It’s more frightening if you look down. c. It’s the frightening if you look down.

7.

a. Where’s the most cheap place to eat? b. Where’s the more cheap place to eat? c. Where’s the cheapest place to eat?

8.

a. I’ve been running a lot. I think I’m faster now. b. I’ve been running a lot. I think I’m more fast now. c. I’ve been running a lot. I think I’m more faster now.

Writing Task Which meal do you think is tastier, fish and chips or pizza? Where do you get the best pizza where you live?

Lesson# 17 Grammar A2: Have to, must and should for obligation and advice

Read the conversation between Sophie and Jun, a student who Sophie met on her travels. Sophie is helping Jun understand have to, must and should.

We use have to / must / should + infinitive to talk about obligation, things that are necessary to do, or to give advice about things that are a good idea to do.

Must and have to are both used for obligation and are often quite similar. They are both followed by the infinitive. I must go now. / I have to go now.

Are these exactly the same?

Sophie Jun

Well, almost. We often use must for more personal opinions about what it is necessary to do, and have to for what somebody in authority has said it is necessary to do. I must remember to get a present for Daisy. (my opinion) You have to look after their hair regularly. (dog experts say so) Do you have to wear a tie for school? (asking about school rules)

Which verb do people use more?

Have to is more frequent in conversation; must is used more in formal writing, for example in written notices. Passengers must fasten their seat-belts.

Do they change in form for I, you, he, she, etc.?

Have changes in the third person singular (he/she/it has); but must doesn’t change. It’s a modal verb and modals don’t change.

I think I’ve heard have got to. Is that correct?

Yes, we use both have got to, for obligation, and had better, for advice, a lot in speaking. You’ve got to be careful with a cat. You’d better get something a bit quieter. I’d better go – I mustn’t miss the helicopter!

So they’re not used in formal writing?

No. There’s something very important about must and have to. The positive forms are very similar in meaning, but the negative forms are completely different. You mustn’t forget … (don’t forget – you have no choice) If you don’t like him, you don’t have to see him again. (there is no obligation to see him again, but you have a choice)

Umm, I’m still a bit confused …

Here’s an example you can remember: In a non-smoking area you mustn’t smoke, but in a smoking area you don’t have to smoke but you can if you want to.

Ah! Right, I mustn’t forget that.

No, you mustn’t! OK, let’s look at advice, telling people what you think is a good idea. We use should for advice, or making suggestions, and must for strong advice. You must go for a walk with the dog at least once a day. Maybe you should go for a coffee or lunch and see how you feel? You shouldn’t leave it on the street.

I think I’ve heard people use should in other ways, like ‘he should be here in a minute’ – that’s not advice, is it?

No, that’s talking about what is likely or probable. We’ll look at that use another day. We use modal verbs in different ways.

I see. So I should think about one use at a time.

Yes, exactly. You mustn’t get confused by too many uses at once.

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Grammar A2: Have to, must and should for obligation and advice – exercises

Read the conversation between Sophie and Yu Quan. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of must, have to and should.

1. Check your grammar: grouping – have to, must and should Put the phrases in the correct groups. drive on the right side of the road in the UK – everyone drives on the left!

call the emergency services if you just have a cold.

arrive at the airport early in case there are delays.

be seventeen to drive a car in the UK.

complete a lot of exams, study and training to be a doctor.

always get enough sleep before driving a car.

use your mobile phone during an exam.

rest and drink lots of liquids if you have a cold.

show your passport or identity card to get on a plane.

You have to …

You mustn’t …

You should …

2. Check your grammar: error correction – have to, must and should Correct the mistakes and write these sentences on the line below. 1.

You must to see the Chrysler Building when you're in New York. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

2.

Do I should call him? ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3.

You haven't to wear uniform in the sixth form. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

4.

We don't must make any noise; my grandfather's sleeping. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

5.

You really should to go and see a doctor about that. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6.

He doesn't should talk to people like that. ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

7.

Why we always have to come to the same café? ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

8.

Must you to make that terrible noise all the time? ………………………………………………………………………………………………….

3. Check your grammar: word 2 word – have to, must and should Write the words in the correct order to make sentences. 1.

You

anyone

mustn’t

tell

!

…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 2.

have

We

early

be

there

to

…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 3.

call

rememberI

Dad

to

must

…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 4.

don’t

to

pay

have

You

…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 5.

fruit

!salad

should

try

thisYou

…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 6.

class

You

mustn’t

late

for

be

…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 7.

trainers

get

newshould

some

You

…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 8.

to

You

eat

don’t

all

have

it

…………………………………………………………………………………………………. 9.

it

shouldn’t

about

worry

He

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Lesson# 18 Grammar A2: The past simple – irregular verbs

Read the conversation between Sophie and Lucia, a student Sophie met on her travels. Sophie is helping Lucia understand past simple irregular verbs.

Some verbs are irregular. Their past forms do not end in -ed.

So how do I know which verbs are regular and which are irregular?

You have to learn them!

Lucia Learn them from the list? Oh no!

It's not so bad. There aren't really so many verbs to learn and remember that English is much easier than many languages. The past forms don't change. I took a taxi to the airport. (take → took) That was when we spoke. (speak → spoke) One person gave me his last bar of chocolate. (give → gave)

I see what you mean. I made, you made, he made, she made, it made, we made, they made!

Exactly! They're all the same. And the negatives are all formed with did + not + the infinitive without to. The question forms are very similar: did + subject pronoun + the infinitive without to. What did you do all day in the airport? Did you have enough food? We didn't think you would get home in time for your birthday.

OK, you're right, that's not too bad. Are there any exceptions?

Sophie

Yes the verb to be. The past form is was for I, he, she and it, but were for you, we and they. It was horrible not being able to phone you two! There wasn't any food. I was so hungry! We were stuck in the airport.

So what about this verb list? Right, here it is!

Present

Present

Past Simple

Past Simple

be

was / were

begin

began

break

broke

bring

brought

build

built

buy

bought

catch

caught

choose

chose

come

came

cost

cost

cut

cut

do

did

draw

drew

drink

drank

drive

drove

eat

ate

fall

fell

feel

felt

fight

fought

find

found

fly

flew

forget

forgot

freeze

froze

get

got

give

gave

go

went

have

had

hear

heard

hold

held

hit

hit

keep

kept

know

knew

learn

learnt

leave

left

lead

led

let

let

lie

lay

lose

lost

make

made

mean

meant

meet

met

pay

paid

put

put

read

read

ride

rode

run

ran

say

said

see

saw

Present

Past Simple

Present

Past Simple

sell

sold

send

sent

set

set

shut

shut

sing

sang

sit

sat

sleep

slept

speak

spoke

spend

spent

stand

stood

steal

stole

swim

swam

take

took

teach

taught

tell

told

think

thought

understand

understood

wake

woke

wear

wore

win

won

write

wrote

Wow! OK, so how do I learn these verbs?

There are lots of things you can try: ● Make cards to test yourself – put the infinitive on one side and the past on the other. ● Write sentences with different verbs in them. Include some negatives. ● Make up stories and record yourself. The story could just be about what you did last weekend. ● Do practice activities online. You can start by doing the ones on the LearnEnglish Teens website. Follow the link at the bottom of this page and search for ‘Past simple irregular verbs’.

OK, I'm going to start learning them now!

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Grammar A2: The past simple – irregular verbs – exercises

Read the conversation between Sophie and Lucia. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of past simple irregular verbs.

1. Check your grammar: true or false – past simple irregular verbs Are these sentences True or False? 1.

To form the past simple, we add -ed to the end of regular verbs.

True

False

2.

There are many different types of endings of irregular verbs in the past simple.

True

False

3.

We use did + not + infinitive to form past simple negatives with all types of verbs.

True

False

4.

We use did + subject + infinitive to form past simple questions with all types of verbs.

True

False

5.

There are clear rules about the endings of past simple irregular verbs.

True

False

6.

You have to learn all the different irregular verb forms of the past simple.

True

False

2. Check your grammar: multiple choice – past simple irregular verbs Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

We _______________ about the storm on the news.

hear heard

They _______________ that it was my birthday.

find out found out

The waiter _______________ us the menu to look at.

bring brought

I didn’t _______________ very well last night.

sleep slept

Did you _______________ your coat in the cafe?

leave left

It was so cold that the pipes _______________.

freeze froze

7.

8.

She didn’t _______________ us what to do for homework.

tell told

He _______________ bad about failing the test.

feel felt

3. Check your grammar: gap fill – past simple irregular verbs Put the irregular verb in the past simple tense to fill the gaps.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

I _______________ (buy) some food for lunch. Who _______________ (meet) you at the airport? We all _______________ (have) the same idea. _______________ (do) you speak to Sophie? I _______________ (see) the weather forecast earlier. He _______________ (give) us a lift into town. She _______________ (read) three books in one week! They _______________ (take) a taxi to the hotel.

Lesson# 19 Grammar A2: Verb + -ing or verb + infinitive Read the conversation between Sophie and Giovanni, a student she met in Italy. Sophie’s helping Giovanni understand the difference between verb + ing and verb + infinitive.

After certain verbs we use the -ing form, and after other verbs we use the infinitive. Sometimes we can use either form and there is no change in meaning. Occasionally we can use either form and there is a change in meaning.

So what’s the rule for whether we use the -ing form or the infinitive?

Giovanni Sorry, there isn’t a rule. You have to learn which verbs go with which pattern. The verbs followed by -ing include enjoy, mind, stop and recommend. I told him you really enjoy cooking. Would you mind helping me? It didn't stop raining all day yesterday. Daisy recommends trying Alfie’s tiramisu. The negative is verb + not + -ing. Imagine not having pizza! I eat it all the time. Verbs usually followed by -ing: Sophie stop finish imagine suggest recommend avoid mind miss risk enjoy

I thought you could say: ‘I recommend that you see that film’?

Yes, you’re right, you can. But we’re not looking at the more complex patterns with that or an object today.

OK, what about the verbs followed by the infinitive?

These include decide, want, promise, plan and forget. Continued on page 2

She decided to go with Elliot instead. I wanted to visit Rome. She promised to take me there. I planned to go to some real Italian restaurants. She didn’t forget to phone. The negative is verb + not + infinitive. They decided not to make pizza. Here are more verbs that are usually followed by the infinitive: hope offer fail agree forget manage learn afford arrange ask expect would like decide plan promise want invite

What about the verbs that can be followed by either form?

These include start, begin, continue and bother. It started raining. or It started to rain. Don’t bother waiting for me. or Don’t bother to wait for me. The verbs like, love and hate can be followed by -ing or the infinitive when talking about repeated actions. I love reading long novels. (British English or American English) I love to read long novels. (American English) But when we are talking about situations, we use the -ing form. Paulo loves living by the beach in Rio. Do you like working as a waitress?

So, ‘I love learning grammar rules’ or ‘I love to learn grammar rules’ are both OK?

Exactly. But there are some more verbs which can be followed by -ing or the infinitive, but the two options have different meanings, for example remember and stop. I never remember to lock the door, and my mum gets really angry! (remember + infinitive = remember something and then do it) Continued on page 3

I never remember locking the door, but when I go back and check I always have. (remember + -ing = remember something you did before) She stopped smoking three years ago. (stop + -ing = to not do something any more) It was hot, so we stopped to have a drink. (we stopped walking) (stop + infinitive = to not do something in order to do something else)

Let’s stop to have a rest now.

OK, later on you can try to remember all the patterns.

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Lesson#20 Grammar A2: Verb + -ing or verb + infinitive – exercises

Read the conversation between Sophie and Giovanni. Then do these exercises to check your understanding of the two verb patterns.

1. Check your grammar: grouping – verb + -ing or verb + infinitive Write the verbs in the correct group. avoid

finish

invite someone

stop

decide

enjoy

mind

look forward to

need

want

promise

plan

+ -ing

+ infinitive

suggest (e.g. I suggested going …)

offer (e.g. I offered to go …)

2. Check your grammar: multiple choice – verb + -ing or verb + infinitive Circle the correct option to complete these sentences. 1.

I'm really looking forward to seeing you / to see you

2.

I promise not

3.

I must remember

4.

The thing I most enjoy to do / doing at the weekend is sleeping.

5.

Do you remember

to come here / coming here

6.

You can't pretend

to be eighteen / being eighteen

7.

What do you want

to give Mom / giving Mom

8.

to tell anyone

at the weekend.

/ telling anyone .

to call Dad / calling Dad on his birthday.

when you were two? – you only look twelve!

for her birthday?

I need to stop doing my homework / to do my homework late at night – I keep making terrible mistakes!

Grammar A2: Verb + -ing or verb + infinitive – exercises

3. Check your grammar: gap fill – verb + -ing or verb + infinitive Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in brackets. 1.

I love _______________ (go) to see my grandparents!

2.

Please remember _______________ (give) your keys to your brother.

3.

We’ve decided _______________ (go) to Turkey for our holidays.

4.

I’d really love _______________ (see) you again.

5.

I’m not looking forward to _______________ (go) to the dentist.

6.

Oh, I hate _______________ (have) to get up early on a Sunday!

7.

What do you want _______________ (do) later?

8.

Would you mind _______________ (close) the window?

Writing Task: Think about your week. What do you enjoy doing? What do you not mind doing? And what do you avoid doing if possible? ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………