FINAL TEST. VERB TENSES

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1. When Carol (call) last night, I (watch) my favorite show on television.

2. I (work) for this company for more than thirty years, and I intend to stay here until I retire!

3. Sharon (love) to travel. She (go) abroad almost every summer. Next year, she plans to go to Peru.

4. Thomas is an author. He (write) mystery novels and travel memoirs. He (write) since he was twenty-eight. Altogether, he (write) seven novels, three collections of short stories and a book of poetry.

5. We were late because we had some car problems. By the time we (get) to the train station, Susan (wait) for us for more than two hours.

6. Sam (try) to change a light bulb when he (slip) and (fall) .

7. Everyday I (wake) up at 6 o'clock, (eat) breakfast at 7 o'clock and (leave) for work at 8 o'clock. However, this morning I (get) up at 6:30, (skip) breakfast and (leave) for work late because I (forget) to set my alarm.

8. Right now, Jim (read) the newspaper and Kathy (make) dinner. Last night at this time, they (do) the same thing. She (cook) and he (read) the newspaper. Tomorrow at this time, they (do, also) the same thing. She (prepare) dinner and he (read) . They are very predictable people!

9. By this time next summer, I (play) video games. I __________ (go) to the beach but I'm not sure. 

10. The students (study, usually) in the library but today they  (study) in their classroom.

4 TENSES FOR THE FUTURE

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 Future Tenses Exercise

1. The train __________ (to arrive) at 12:30.
2. We __________ (to have) dinner at a seaside restaurant on Sunday.
3. It __________(to snow) in Brighton tomorrow evening.
4. On Friday at 8 o’clock I __________ (to meet) my friend.
5. Paul __________ (to fly) to London on Monday morning.
6. Wait! I __________ (to drive) you to the station.
7. The English lesson __________ (to start) at 8:45.
8. Are you still writing your essay? If you __________ (to finish) by 4pm, we can go for a walk.
9. I __________ (to see) my mother in April.
10. Look at the clouds – it __________ (to rain) in a few minutes.
11. You’re carrying too much. I __________ (to open) the door for you!
12. When I __________ (to see) you tomorrow, I __________ (show) you my new book.
13. After you __________ (to take) a nap, you __________ (to feel) a lot better
14. I’m sorry but you need to stay in the office until you __________ (to finish) your work.
15. I __________ (to buy) the cigarettes from the corner shop when it __________ (to open).
16. I __________ (to let) you know the second the builders __________ (to finish) decorating.
17. Before we __________ (to start) our lesson, we __________ (to have) a review.
18. We __________ (to wait) in the shelter until the bus __________ (to come).
19. I’m very sorry Dr. Jones __________ (not be) back in the clinic until 2pm.
20. I don’t think you __________ (to have) any problems when you land in Boston.
21. __________ (to take) your children with you to France?
22. Now I __________ (to check) my answers.

QUESTIONS

1. He came to school by bus. 
1. The new teacher is friendly and talkative. 
2. Martin was watching TV from 8 to 9. 
3. Robert flew to Paris with his cousin. 
4. He has studied English for 6 years. 

1. I found an old photo yesterday.

2. He is playing the guitar in his room.

3. Peter's girlfriend is tall and pretty.

4. Mark works in a bank.

5. They have lived in Cáceres for 4 years.

MY TRIP

QUESTIONS

1. He gets up at 8 every day.  WHAT TIME DOES HE GET UP EVERY DAY?
2. They visited the exhibition last week. WHEN DID THEY VISIT THE EXHIBITION?
3. No, I have never written a card. HAVE YOU EVER WRITTEN A CARD ?
4. The students are reading a book. WHAT ARE THE STUDENTS DOING?

5. They live in the outskirts of Cáceres.  WHERE DO THEY LIVE?
6. No, I'm not allowed to watch this programme. ARE YOU ALLOWED TO WATCH THIS PROGRAMME?
7. Yes, you should stop smoking. SHOULD I STOP SMOKING?
8. He has studied English for two years. HOW LONG HAS HE STUDIED ENGLISH?
9. We played tennis when we were younger. WHAT DID YOU PLAY WHEN YOU WERE YOUNGER?
10. She goes to piano lessons once a week. HOW OFTEN DOES SHE GO TO PIANO LESSONS?
11. When I arrived home, my sister was playing videogames.WHAT WAS YOUR SISTER DOING WHEN YOU ARRIVED HOME?
12. I have to do two exams. HOW MANY EXAMS DO YOU HAVE TO DO?

13. Peter broke the window yesterday. WHEN DID PETER BREAK THE WINDOW?
14. No, I have never eaten snails. HAVE YOU EVER EATEN SNAILS?
15. Sam studies English every day. HOW OFTEN DOES SAM STUDY ENGLISH?

16. They have lived in Paris since 2010. HOW LONG HAVE THEY LIVED IN PARIS?

17. He was cleaning the house when the phone rang. WHAT WAS HE DOING WHEN THE PHONE RANG?
18. They have to do the video in the park. WHERE DO THEY HAVE TO DO THE VIDEO?

WHAT HAS HE OR SHE DONE?

HAVE FUN WITH "I HAVE NEVER..."

THE HAVE YOU EVER GAME

HAVE TO: TRANSLATION

1.-They have to finish the project by next Monday.

2.-Mark has to pass all his subjects if he wants to get the grant.

3.-The students don't have to go to school next Tuesday because they are going to a school trip.

4.-Sandra doesn't have to buy the train ticket.

5.-Does your friend have to help at home?

6.-Do you have to lend money to your sister?

A SONG: SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?

GIVING ADVICE

NICE TO MEET YOU

Let's break the ice playing some games.

 Have a go...


QUESTIONS, PLEASE

These words and numbers are pieces of information about me. Find out asking questions: 


     2              Navaconcejo                   purple                     swimming
                                 García Márquez             cherries                         

Now play the game with your partner. Write 6 words / numbers about you on your notebook. 

FIND SOMEONE WHO...

1. likes English             (Do you like English?)

2. went to the beach last summer (Did you go to the beach last summer?)

3. can tell a good joke

4. has more than one brother or sister

5. has a pet

6. walks to school

7. celebrates his or her birthday the same month you do

8. is reading a book at the moment

9. is good at Maths

10. can sing very well

11. can play a musical instrument

12. is good at painting

13. is allergic

14. practises a sport

15. comes from a different town

What did you find out about your classmates and your teacher? Add your comments. 

"I found out ..."

"I didn't know..."

"Now I know" 

Write what you found out in our comments. 

THE PERFECT STUDENT

5 TIPS TO BECOME A GOOD STUDENT

Do you consider yourself a good student? Do you think you could be a better one? Is it possible to learn? Read these 5 tips to become a good student and give your opinion.

Go to the comments and add your own ideas. 

PAST SIMPLE OR PRESENT PERFECT

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PAST SIMPLE OR PAST CONTINUOUS

https://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/simpas-paspro/exercises?ex03

Put the verbs into the correct tense (Simple Past or Past Progressive).

1. We (wait) for Jane, when suddenly Louis (come) around the corner.
2. I (cycle) through the park, when I (hear) a strange noise.
3. He (pass) her a message when the teacher (look / not) .
4. I (fall) asleep while I (watch) TV last night.
5. When Mike and Jane (paint) the walls, their dog (knock) over the paint pot.
6. Tom (break) his leg when he (play) frisbee.
7. The phone (ring) when I (sit) on the toilet.

REVISION: PRESENT SIMPLE OR PRESENT CONTINOUS

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Positive sentences

Complete the sentences. Use Simple Present or Present Progressive.

1. Look! They (leave) the house.
2. Brian (cycle) 30 km every day.
3. Samantha (do) her homework at the moment.
4. My parents (shop) right now.
5. He usually (get up) early in the morning.

Negative sentences

Complete the sentences. Use Simple Present or Present Progressive.

1. You (see / not) her every day.
2. The baby (sleep / not) at the moment.
3. I (read / not) a book now.
4. We (go / not) to school on Sundays.
5. He (watch / not) the news every day.

questionn

Complete the sentences. Use Simple Present or Present Progressive.

1. (you / go) on holiday by plane sometimes?
2. (they / play) computer games every day?
3. (she / eat) dinner at the moment?
4. What (they / do) right now?
5. (she / visit) her grandma very often?

Text

Sieh dir das Bild von Jenny an und ergänze die sentences (Simple Present oder Present Progressive).

1. Look! Jenny (go) to school.
2. On her back, Jenny (carry) her school bag.
3. The school bag (be) very heavy
4. Normally, Jenny (wear) black shoes, but today she (wear) red wellies.
5. And look, she (wear) a raincoat because it (rain) outside.
6. Jenny (not / want) to get wet.

OUR TOYS STORIES

These are the stories of our favourite toys. We don't play with them any longer, but they used to be our best friends. Read our comments...

THE STORY BEHIND YOUR NAME

Do you know the reason why your name is your name? Is there a story behind it? Did your parents almost name you something else? Do you know where your name comes from? What does you name mean in that language? Please, add a comment and share all this information with your classmates.

FIND SOMEONE WHO...

FIND SOMEONE WHO...  (Deadline: 28th sept.2014)

1. likes English             (Do you like English?)
2. went to the beach last summer (Did you go to the beach last summer?)
3. can tell a good joke
4. has more than one brother or sister
5. has visited a museum recently
6. has a pet
7. walks to school
8. celebrates his or her birthday the same month you do
9. went to the cinema last weekend
10. is reading a book at the moment
11. is good at Maths
12. can sing very well
13. can play a musical instrument
14. is great at painting
15. is allergic
16. practises a sport
17. has the same breakfast you do
18. comes from a different area of Spain
19. loves dancing
20. gets up early at weekends


What did you find out about your classmates? Add your comments. 

"I found out ..."
"I didn't know..."
"Now I know" 

THE PERFECT STUDENT

5 TIPS TO BECOME A GOOD STUDENT

Do you consider yourself a good student? Do you think you could be a better one? Is it possible to learn? Read these 5 tips to become a good student and give your opinion.

Go to the comments and add your own ideas.