4 Match the highlighted words and phrases in the article with the definitions.
1 four verbs describing different forms of communication/
expressions using technology
2 two expressions meaning to a) maintain contact and b) not
maintain contact with people
3 two phrasal verbs meaning to a) find a person you have not
seen in a long time and b) find out some news about them
4 one verb meaning to talk casually or talk on a social network
Fill in the gaps with the correct form of the verbs
1. My friends (saw) the Prime Minister last week.
2. He (called) on me last night.
3. Yesterday I (went) to the market to buy a pen.
4. My maid (left) me three weeks ago.
5. Her father (died) yesterday.
6. When I was younger, I (went) to cinema every week.
7. He is staying with us since he (came) here.
8. I (have written) a letter.
9. It is an hour since the train (left)
10. Ghandhiji always (tells) the truth.
11. We (are reading) this book.
12. I (am drinking) water.
13. They (collect) postcards.
14. Jack (has bought) a guitar.
15. The teacher (has tested) our English.
1. ‘What were you doing when I called?’ ‘I was watering the plants.’
2. ‘Have you sent those letters yet?’ ‘Yes. I posted them yesterday.’
3. ‘Are there any biscuits left?’ ‘No, sorry. I ate them all.’
4. ‘Why was Julie crying this morning?’ ‘Because she had hurt/hurt her leg.’
5. ‘Paul is going to collect us at ten o’clock.’ ‘By the time he arrives, we will be having breakfast.’
6. ‘Do you enjoy playing tennis?’ ‘Oh, yes. I have been playing since I was six years old.’
7. ‘Have you been working here long?’ ‘Yes. By next June, I will be working here for ten years.’
8.
9. ‘I liked your speech.’ ‘Thank you. I have been practicing for hours before I made it.’
10. ‘Did Martin help you clean the house yesterday?’ ‘No. By the time he got up, I had done/did it.’
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