Exercise 3: Write the correct form of the verbs in the simple past.

*Note: do not use short form (didn't). Use "did not" for the negative form.

1. We really Answer (enjoy) the game last Sunday.

2. Answer (Marco / win) the golf competition?

3. They Answer (not play) very well yesterday. They lost the match.

4. How many goals Answer (your team / score) in the first half?

5. Sandra Answer (not want) to go rowing with me.

6. Answer (they / go) to the swimming pool yesterday?

7. I Answer (buy) a new baseball cap last week.

8. James Answer (stop) his car in front of the sports shops.

Exercise 1: Write the correct form of the verbs in the simple past.

1.            My dog Answer  (sleep) on my bed last night.

2.            Our English course Answer (begin) three months ago.

3.            The students Answer  (take) an exam yesterday.

4.            Mark Answer (pay) for the meal in the restaurant.

5.            You Answer (break) my mobile phone.

6.            We Answer  (go) to Slovakia last year.

7.            Marilyn Answer (wear) her new dress at the party.

8.            I Answer  (read) an interesting book last week.

Exercise 3: Here is a description of a typical morning for Sarah. Put the verbs into the correct form.

Sarah (get up)  Answer  at six o'clock. She (have) Answer her breakfast and then she (go) Answer to the bathroom. She (take) Answer  a shower and (brush) Answer  her teeth. Then, she (put) Answer  on her clothes.

Sarah (leave) Answer her house and (close) Answer the door. She (go) Answer to the bus stop and (wait) Answer for the number 32 bus. When the bus (arrive) (Answer, she (get on) Answer the bus and (go) Answer to her job at the

Exercise 3: Use the words below to complete the paragraph.

close     •        difficulty     •      without         • strong •         

 size  •        surprisingly  •           trouble        • follow

Tips for First-Time Snowboarders

Snowboarding is a great way to spend time outdoors with family and friends. Not Answer , it is a popular sport in cold-weather places around the world. These tips can help you with this exciting sport.
 

Exercise 2: Write the correct form of the verbs.

*Note: do not use short form (don't/ doesn't/'re/'s/'m). Use "do not", "does not" or "is not", "are not", am not" for the negative form.

1. Our teacher, Mrs Jones, Answer  (never / be) late for lessons.

2. I Answer  (often / clean) my bedroom at the weekend.

3. My brother Answer (hardly ever / help) me with my homework.

4. I Answer (sometimes / be) bored in the maths lessons.

5. We Answer (rarely / watch) football on TV.

6. You and Tony Answer (never / play) computer games with me.

7. You Answer (usually / be) at the sports centre on Sunday.

8. The school bus Answer (always / arrive) at half past eight.

Exercise 3: Use the words below to complete the paragraph.

Afraid          activity         succeed            brains         pleasant  

 dangerous           situation   business         enjoy          goal

Why Try Ziplining?

Ziplining is a fun Answer  that people of all ages can Answer. The Answer of ziplining is to cross a wide valley or river by holding onto a pulley. The pulley is connected to a cable that goes from one side of the valley (or river) to the other. Traveling quickly through the air on a zipline is a Answer feeling. It is almost like flying. Ziplining is not too Answer , but if you feel Answer, remember that everyone can Answer at this sport.

The only thing you need to do is try. According to experts, putting yourself in this type of Answer  can improve confidence and even make you feel happier. This is because extreme sports affect the chemicals in our Answer. If you want to try ziplining, there is probably a Answer  near you that offers it. Don't wait! You won't regret it.

Questions: 6-10:
SCHOOL COUNTS THE COST OF STORM

When children and parents arrived at school in the small village of Brownston yesterday morning, they were surprised to see the head teacher standing outside the front of the school. The school gates were closed, because a tree had fallen onto the roof of the school hall and a number of windows were broken. A storm the night before had made school buildings unsafe, so the children were sent home until further notice.

Justine Cram, a mother with two young children at the school, said that she was unhappy with the way the head teacher sent the children home. ‘I have to cancel all my work appointments today. My customers won't be pleased, but I have to stay at home to look after my daughters,' she said. 'Children should be in school every day! The head teacher needs to think again about closing. He should find a safe place to teach the children until they can use the buildings again.'

Richard Thomas, the head teacher, explained that he had no choice but to send the children home. ‘The storm happened in the early hours of Monday morning, just a few hours before school starts. When I arrived, I immediately decided it was not a safe place for children to be in. I know parents are unhappy that the school is closed, but if their children or members of staff were hurt because of the problems, that would be worse.'

Mr Thomas hopes to open the school again by Thursday.
6. School children and their parents _________

do not usually see the head teacher standing outside the front of the school.

surprised the head teacher when they arrived at school.

arrived at school at the same time as the head teacher.

7. The children and their parents _________

couldn't open the school gates because a tree had fallen.

watched a tree fall and break several windows.

could see that the storm had caused problems.

8. Justine Cram _________

couldn't go to work because the school was closed.

wants to make an appointment to talk to head teacher.

thinks the school is safe enough for the children.

9. Mr Thomas believes _________

people should think before closing a school.

the storm happened too early in the morning.

he was right to send the children home.

10. The school _________

will certainly open again this week.

might open on Thursday or Friday.

will not open before next Monday.

Questions: 6-10:
For each question, choose the correct answer.

SCHOOL COUNTS THE COST OF STORM

When children and parents arrived at school in the small village of Brownston yesterday morning, they were surprised to see the head teacher standing outside the front of the school. The school gates were closed, because a tree had fallen onto the roof of the school hall and a number of windows were broken. A storm the night before had made school buildings unsafe, so the children were sent home until further notice.

Justine Cram, a mother with two young children at the school, said that she was unhappy with the way the head teacher sent the children home. ‘I have to cancel all my work appointments today. My customers won't be pleased, but I have to stay at home to look after my daughters,' she said. 'Children should be in school every day! The head teacher needs to think again about closing. He should find a safe place to teach the children until they can use the buildings again.'

Richard Thomas, the head teacher, explained that he had no choice but to send the children home. ‘The storm happened in the early hours of Monday morning, just a few hours before school starts. When I arrived, I immediately decided it was not a safe place for children to be in. I know parents are unhappy that the school is closed, but if their children or members of staff were hurt because of the problems, that would be worse.'

Mr Thomas hopes to open the school again by Thursday.
 

6. School children and their parents _________

do not usually see the head teacher standing outside the front of the school.

surprised the head teacher when they arrived at school.

arrived at school at the same time as the head teacher.

7. The children and their parents _________

couldn't open the school gates because a tree had fallen.

watched a tree fall and break several windows.

could see that the storm had caused problems.

8. Justine Cram _________

couldn't go to work because the school was closed.

wants to make an appointment to talk to head teacher.

thinks the school is safe enough for the children.

9. Mr Thomas believes _________

people should think before closing a school.

the storm happened too early in the morning.

he was right to send the children home.

10. The school _________

will certainly open again this week.

might open on Thursday or Friday.

will not open before next Monday.

Questions: 1-5:
For each question, choose the correct answer.

LITTLE GIRL SAVES MOTHER

A little girl from Newton has become the most famous person in town. Frances Brown, who is starting school next year, called 999 when her mother, Lisa, fell down the stairs. The emergency services immediately sent an ambulance to her house.

‘She’s an amazing little girl!’ said a doctor. ‘She knew that she had to call 999 to speak to someone who could help. She gave her name and her address, and she described what the problem was. She said her mother had just got out of bed and had fallen down the stairs. She said that her mum was sleeping, but there was something wrong. She looked after her mum until help arrived.’

When the ambulance arrived at the Browns’ house, they found out that Lisa, aged 30, is expecting her second child. The doctors kept Lisa in hospital for 24 hours to check that she was all right before allowing her to go home the next morning.

When Lisa found out what her daughter did she told friends and family. Then the local newspaper heard the story. Frances’s father, Liam, aged 32 and a teacher at the local school, said: ‘Frances’s quick thinking saved her mother’s life. Lisa is careful around the house, but accidents happen.’

Lisa is going to have a baby in two months, and she thinks this is why she fell down the stairs. ‘I’m so big now that I can’t see my feet!’ she said. ‘I can't wait to give Frances a baby brother.’

1. Frances _________

is still at school.

has just started school.

isn't old enough to go to school.

2. On the telephone, Frances _________

told the emergency services where she lived.

told the emergency services that she needed an ambulance.

told the emergency services that her mother was in bed.

3. Lisa _________

didn't stay in hospital.

stayed in hospital for one night.

went to hospital but returned home that night.

4. Liam thinks _________

Lisa might have died.

Lisa should start thinking more quickly.

Lisa should be more careful around the house.

5. Frances _________

has two brothers.

already has a brother.

is going to have a brother soon.