1. I'm afraid Tom's _________ work. But Jack's in. Would you like to speak to him?
2. Have you been to the theatre recently? ~ Yes, I was _________ the Old Vie last night.
3. At first I found the work very tiring, but _________ a few weeks I got used to it.
4. _________ the daytime the streets are crowded but at night they are quite deserted.
5. I saw Tom at the bus stop this morning but couldn't speak to him because we were standing _________ a queue.
6. He is always in a hurry. He drives _________________ a tremendous speed.
7. Write ink and put your name on the top of the page.
8. The man with the pipe and red hair is the brother of the girl __________________ blue.
9. He sits at his desk all day with his head in his hands. It gets __________________ my nerves.
10. The children hastily changed _________ bathing things and jumped into the river with shouts of delight.
IX./ Write the questions and match them with the responses.
1. animals / Do / like / you / ?
2. can / well / drive / How / you /?
3. English / well / How / do speak / you /?
4. year / you / for / Can / stay / a /?
5. at / you / teaching / Are / good /?
- a I speak English a bit.
- b No, I can’t.
- c I’m very good at it.
- d I love them.
- e I can drive very well.
“I’ll drive you and your friends to school tomorrow”, said her father
Her father told ________________________________________________
“My mom was preparing dinner in the kitchen at 5pm yesterday.” Daniel said.
Daniel said _______________________________________________
.“I have just received a gift from my uncle this morning.” My girlfriend said
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1. At 7 o’clock last night, I (study) English.
2. The light went out while we (have) dinner.
3. I was very tired because I (work) all day yesterday.
4. What you (do) at 8 p.m yesterday?
5. You (not, study) when she called.
6. Yesterday at this time, I (sit) at Blue Coffee.
7. Sammy (wait) for us when we got off the plane.
8. Last night, I (study) while my brothers were playing games.
9. I (sit) in class at this exact same time yesterday.
10. I (not, hear) the thunder during the storm last night because I (sleep).
11. How you (break) you arm last month?
12. My brother and sister (argue) about something when I walked into the room.
13. They (write) the report from 9:00-1:00 a.m yesterday.
14. As we (cross) the street, the policeman shouted at us.
15. While we (have) the picnic, it started to rain.
1. What (you, do)____last New Year Festival?
2. Last night, I (read)____in my sitting room when the bell (ring) ____
3. George (not/go)____to the movies very often.
4. Up to now, I (learn)_____a lot of information about her.
5. Wait! I (drive)_____you to the station.
6. I (visit)_____my parents at the weekend. I already bought a train ticket.
7. Don't take the newspaper away. I ______(still/read)
8. The boys broke a window while they (play) were plug__ _football.
9.I (see)____my sister in April as planned.
10. The Nile River (flow)_____into the Mediterranean.
11. Hot weather makes me (feel)-_____uncomfortable.
12. She wouldn't let me (read)_____the letter.
13. Why hasn't Sue arrived yet? She promised (not, be)____late.
14. The children are looking forward to (see)_____their grandmother again.
15. Would you mind (pass)_____the pepper?
16. We both heard him (say)_____that he was leaving.
17. I'm afraid Mr. Pitt isn't in. Would you like (speak) ____with his secretary?
18. We are planning (visit)_____several historical sites in Britain.
19. I suggested (call) ____the ambulance for the injured boy.
20. As she drove past his house, she noticed him (run)_____away from home.
1. What (you, do)____last New Year Festival?
2. Last night, I (read)____in my sitting room when the bell (ring) ____
3. George (not/go)____to the movies very often.
4. Up to now, I (learn)_____a lot of information about her.
5. Wait! I (drive)_____you to the station.
6. I (visit)_____my parents at the weekend. I already bought a train ticket.
7. Don't take the newspaper away. I ______(still/read)
8. The boys broke a window while they (play) were plug__ _football.
9.I (see)____my sister in April as planned.
10. The Nile River (flow)_____into the Mediterranean.
11. Hot weather makes me (feel)-_____uncomfortable.
12. She wouldn't let me (read)_____the letter.
13. Why hasn't Sue arrived yet? She promised (not, be)____late.
14. The children are looking forward to (see)_____their grandmother again.
15. Would you mind (pass)_____the pepper?
16. We both heard him (say)_____that he was leaving.
17. I'm afraid Mr. Pitt isn't in. Would you like (speak) ____with his secretary?
18. We are planning (visit)_____several historical sites in Britain.
19. I suggested (call) ____the ambulance for the injured boy.
20. As she drove past his house, she noticed him (run)_____away from home.
Match the requests with the responses. There are TWO extra responses. Write the
letters a - f on the answer sheet.
Responses | |
a. Sorry. I’ve got a meeting in five minutes. | d. I’m afraid he’s having lunch. Would you like to leave a message? |
b. Yes, of course. Can I take your number please? | e. Yes, please. Could you tell her to call me back on 023 345 567? |
c. I said my name is Jones. J-O-N E-S. | f. Yes, please. Black coffee with two sugars. |
1. Could you ask her to ring me later, please?
2. This is Sarah James. Can I speak to Mr Thomas, please?
3. Sorry. It’s a bad line. Can you say that again?
4. Can I take a message?
Rearrange the words/phrases to make complete sentences. Use capital letters when
necessary. Write the sentences on the answer sheet.
1. am / ask / information / about / hotel / I / for / your / to / writing / some /.
3. you / also / the / price / Could / please / me / including / tell / breakfast / ? /
Dylan Hey Charlie! Can you hear me? Charlie Yes! Who 1_________________ (call)? Dylan It's me, Dylan. Where are you? What 2_________________ (you / do)? Charlie I'm at a party at Ben's flat! 3_________________ (you / want) to come? Dylan No thanks, I can't. Is Beth with you? I 4_________________ (need) to talk to her. Charlie I 5_________________ (not know)! Wait a minute. Ah, yes – she 6_________________ (sing) at the moment! Dylan Can you ask her to call me back? Charlie Yes, sure!
IV.
1. it may be possible for you to go there without a visa
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2. I'm not very good at gardening, I'm afraid
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3. please don't use the shower after midnight
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4. joe still likes Madonna
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5. The boatmen were able to escape just before the boat sank
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6. It would be better if you did not your dog in here
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7. I only remembered the appointment when it was too late
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