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Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
We (clean) the house all morning. Let’s stop for some lunch! 2) While I (walk) to school, I realised I my homework was still on the kitchen table. 4) The house where my family lives once (belong) to a famous actor. 5) Don’t forget the party tonight! We (meet) at Tim’s place at eight. 6) My train (already / leave) the station by the time I found the right platform. 7) Can you explain the question again? I’m afraid I (not understand) what you mean. 2 Choose the correct option:
If you sleep well before an exam, you be able to remember what you’ve learned more easily.a would b will c have d will have
You don’t really think we’re going to miss the plane, a are you? b don’t you? c aren’t we? d do you?
When Mum and Dad lived in London, they to the theatre much more.a use to go b used to go c used to going d were going
My favourite cousin is coming to stay at the weekend. I can’t her again.a wait seeing b wait to seeing c wait to see d waiting to see
Sean, a student at Oxford University, wants to become an aircraft pilot.a whose b that’s c who is d which is
Complete the sentences with a word formed from the word in brackets.
The instructions were very complicated and , so I couldn’t follow them. (confuse)
The injured football player left the pitch with a shoulder. (dislocate)
This website is full of links – you click on them and nothing happens! (break)
Lisa is really – she always comes up with new ways of doing things. (create)
Why are we paying three people to do a job that one person could do? It’s . (logic)
Your English-speaking penfriend has asked you about your plans after you leave school. Write an email (up to 100 words) to him/her. Include the following information:
Tell your friend whether you want to continue your studies or find a job.
Explain the reasons for your decision.
Ask your friend for advice about what courses or jobs he/she thinks would suit you best.
1. It was a sunny morning and the family decided to have breakfast in the garden.
2. I’m not hungry. I’ll have light lunch.
3. It was a cold November evening. The ground was covered with snow.
4. Let’s meet on Tuesday afternoon. I can invite you to dinner.
5. How did you spend a day?
6. He worked from early morning every day and had a rest in the evening.
7. She worked hard during the winter.
8. He decided to spend the winter in town.
9. Where did you spend the time from midnight till eight in the morning?
10. The child sleeps well at night but never sleeps during the day.
11. We were ready to start at dawn.
12. It was cloudy morning and they decided to stay at home.
13. On the day of his arrival the family woke up early in the morning.
14. Summer is very short in Britain.
1. He went to the sports club two days ago.
2. I played the computer games yesterday.
3. Tim didn't do his homework yesterday.
4.They didn't swim in the pool on Tuesday.
5. Did Pam translate the text on Friday?
6. Did you play the piano yesterday?
7. Sam spoke German well last year.
8. I didn't help my friend yesterday.
9. Mona called me at 9 a.m. on Monday.
10. Did you ride your bike yesterday?
11. They didn't win the game yesterday.
12. Did she buy a present for her mum?
13. I bought a nice vase two days ago.
14. Tom arrived at three o’clock yesterday.
15. Did you write your English test well?
16. We didn't dance at the party.
17. Did Peter bring a beautiful flower to school?
18. He didn't eat apples.
19. We listened to the music yesterday.
20. They didn't spend their holiday in Spain.
21. Liz cooked a tasty cake for her brother.
22. Did you go to the sports club yesterday?
23. He didn't play football last year.
24. Did she swim well?