Read the text at p. 106, SB and explain the title – “Generation M”.
What does “M” mean? Do you agree that you belong to generation
M? Read the sentences and mark them T (true), F (false), NS (not
stated).
- Lisa is doing her homework only while her eyes are fixed on the
computer screen.
- She is doing five different things simultaneously.
- Her parents disapprove multi-tasking while studying.
- Multi-tasking influences negatively in four ways.
- Russell Poldrack describes the negative effect of multi-tasking.
- The article is withdrawn from the journal of University of
California.
1. Your trousers are in the wardrobe.
2. Where are his scissors?
3. There is a lecture on history today.
4. The shopping is heavy.
5. Where are my gloves?
6. This information is correct.
7. His hair is brown.
8. My socks are in the drawer.
9. Our furniture is very cheap.
10. His accommodation is luxurious.
Test 2. Fill in: is or are.
1. Where are your trousers?
2. Could you tell me where are the scissors?
3. Tonight, there is athletics on TV.
4. Money is easy to spend and difficult to save.
5. Gloves are worn in cold weather.
6. This student’s knowledge is amazing.
7. Love is reason for much happiness.
8. This bread is stale.
9. Your jeans are on the chair.
10. His baggage is too heavy to carry.
Test 3. Choose the correct form of the verb.
1. Economics is his favourite subject.
2. The trousers he bought for her don't fit her.
3. The police want to interview men about the robbery.
4. Physics was my best subject at school.
5. Can I borrow your scissors? Mine aren’t sharp enough.
6. The news wasn't as bad as we expected.
7. Where does your family live?
8. Four days isn’t long enough for a good holiday.
9. He can’t find his binoculars. Do you know where are they?
10. Do you think the people are happy with the government?
Test 4. Choose the correct form of the verb.
1. All of her belongings were in a suitcase.
2. Athletics is very popular nowadays.
3. Aerobics does people a lot of good.
4. Chocolate makes you put on weight.
5. Most people enjoy Easter.
6. The money she makes is enough for her.
7. The police are looking for the murderer.
8. His good looks get him what he wants.
9. The government is passing new laws.
10. Her knowledge of English is very good.
2. Where are his scissors?
3. There is a lecture on history today.
4. The shopping is heavy.
5. Where are my gloves?
6. This information is correct.
7. His hair is brown.
8. My socks are in the drawer.
9. Our furniture is very cheap.
10. His accommodation is luxurious.
1. Where are your trousers?
2. Could you tell me where are the scissors?
3. Tonight, there is athletics on TV.
4. Money is easy to spend and difficult to save.
5. Gloves are worn in cold weather.
6. This student’s knowledge is amazing.
7. Love is reason for much happiness.
8. This bread is stale.
9. Your jeans are on the chair.
10. His baggage is too heavy to carry.
1. Economics is his favourite subject.
2. The trousers he bought for her don’t fit her.
3. The police want to interview men about the robbery.
4. Physics was my best subject at school.
5. Can I borrow your scissors? Mine aren’t sharp enough.
6. The news wasn’t as bad as we expected.
7. Where does your family live?
8. Four days isn’t long enough for a good holiday.
9. He can’t find his binoculars. Do you know where they are?
10. Do you think the people are happy with the government?
1. All of her belongings were in a suitcase.
2. Athletics is very popular nowadays.
3. Aerobics does people a lot of good.
4. Chocolate makes you put on weight.
5. Most people enjoy Easter.
6. The money she makes is enough for her.
7. The police are looking for the murderer.
8. His good looks get him what he wants.
9. The government is passing new laws.
10. Her knowledge of English is very good.