Read the text and look carefully at each line. Tick (T) the lines which are correct and pick out the unnecessary words. There are two examples at the beginning (0 and 00). Write your answers on the right lines provided.
Dear John,
Thank you for your letter which has arrived last week. I’m sorry I 0. has
haven’t written to you for two months. I’ve been so busy as college, 00. T
I simply haven’t had time. Don’t be angry with me!
Do you like the English family you are been staying with? Have you 1. ___
being started your new English course yet? Do your teachers give 2. ___
you a lot of homework? I hope not, but I expect they do. Anyway 3. ___
don’t be forget, I can’t help you with it if it’s difficult. And what about 4. ___
London? Have you been on the underground yet? 5. ___
You will never guess what was happened to me last week. It was 6. ___
Tuesday morning, and I was walking along the road near my house, 7. ___
When suddenly two men with guns rushed out of the bank. I went to 8. ___
The nearest phone box and rang to the police. Unfortunately, the bank 9. ___
Robbers escaped before they were arrived. It was very exciting! 10. ___
Now it’s your turn to write! Have fun!
Best wishes,
Thomas.