English Practic 9/2

EXERCISE 1: SIMPLE PAST TENSE

Circle the correct alternative to complete the sentences.

1. Did / Was / Is your grandfather still alive?

2. Did / Does / Is your sister sleep early last night?

3. Does / Was / Is yesterday holiday?

4. Was / Does / Is it your car? Don’t park it here.

5. Does / Was / Is Sam from America? He speaks English very well.

6. Did / Were / Are the students in the classroom yesterday morning?

7. Did / Was / Is the Eiffel Tower among the seven wonders of the world?

8. Does / Was / Is money more important than health?

9. Did / Was / Are you visit your grandmother last summer?

10. Are / Was / Were doctors cleverer than engineers?

11. Was / Are / Is there any empty seats for the students?

12. Did / Was / Do you see my new car last week?

13. Did / Was / Is your brother at home yesterday?

14. Do / Does / Are your relatives live in Ankara?

EXERCISE 2: SIMPLE PAST TENSE

Complete these sentences in the PAST TENSE, using the correct verb:

* play * enjoy * watch * listen * talk * phone    * stop * walk * travel * like * stay

1. We really ………………….. the concert last night. It was great!

2. She ………………… with friends in Brighton last summer.

3. Italy ………………… very well in the last World Cup.

4. Her parents ………………….. by train from Shanghai to Moscow.

5. I ………………….. you four times last night but you were out.

6. We …………………. along the beach yesterday. It was lovely.

7. She …………………. the film but she didn’t like the music.

8. The men ………………….. work at exactly one o’clock.

9. I ……………………. to the new Sting album yesterday. It’s great.

10. They ………………… to us about their trip to Madagaskar. It was very interesting.

EXERCISE 3: SIMPLE PAST TENSE

Complete the conversation with WAS / WASN’T / WERE / WEREN’T.

A: Where were you last night? I phoned you but you …………… at home.

B: I …………..out with friends. We ……………. at the Bluenote Café.

A: …………… Julia there?

B: No, she …………… . Why?

A: Oh, I just wondered.

B: She ………….out with Nick. They ……………at the Oasis. I think.

A: No, they …………… .

B: How do you know?

A: Because I …………….. there!

EXERCISE 4: SIMPLE PAST TENSE

Complete the man’s statement with the PAST SIMPLE form of the verbs in brackets:

Last night I ……………… (go) to my favorite restaurant in West Street. I ……………..(leave) the restaurant at about 11 o’clock. It …………….. (be) a warm evening, and I ……………….. (decide) to walk along the beach. Suddenly, I ………………… (hear) a noise. I ……………….. (turn) and ……………… (see) three boys aged about eighteen. One boy ……………… (come) up to me and ……………….. (ask) me the time. When I ………………. (look) down at my watch, he ……………… (hit) me and I ……………… (fall) to the ground. Another boy ……………. (take) my wallet. I ……………….. (shout) for help. Then they………………(run) away.

EXERCISE 5: SIMPLE PAST TENSE

Complete the story. Use the verbs in the brackets:

  Last year I went (go) on holiday. I ……………… (drive) to the sea with my friend. On the first day we ……………… (look) at the beautiful buildings and ……………. (eat) in lots of restaurants. The next day ……………… (be) very hot so we …………….. (drive) to the sea. We ……………….. (leave) our clothes in the car and ………………… (sunbathe) and ……………. (swim) all day. At six o’clock we ……………. (walk) to our car, but the car ……………(be) there. We ……………… (buy) some clothes and ………………. (go) to the Police Station. The police ……………. (be) nice and we …………….. (sleep) in the police station.

EXERCISE 6: VOCABULARY

EXERCISE 7: SIMPLE PAST TENSE

EXERCISE 8:

EXERCISE 9:

Complete the sentences with the past form of the verbs below.

(wake, sell, come, build, read, sleep, run, forget, go, make)

  1. The cat __________ for twenty minutes to catch the mouse.
  2. I’m sorry, but I __________ your book at home.
  3. The Jacksons __________ home from holiday last week.
  4. I __________ only three hours last night. I’m so sleepy.
  5. We __________ to Venice and Napoli in Italy two months ago.
  6. They __________ a tall office building in the city centre.
  7. I __________ about fifty pages of the novel last night.
  8. My mother __________ me up at 7 o’clock in the morning.
  9. Yesterday evening, my father __________ dinner for us.
  10. Mr. Parker __________ his old car last month

EXERCISE 10:

Tick (✔) the correct sentences below. Correct the mistakes if there is any.

  1. She didn’t finished her homework last night.
  2. Mary stays at home to have a rest at weekends.
  3. My mother got angry when she saw the broken vase.
  4. A lot of tourists visited the Blue Mosque every year.
  5. I didn’t have enough money to pay the bill in my pocket yesterday evening.
  6. We spend our holiday in Alanya last summer.
  7. I didn’t liked the performance of the singer yesterday.
  8. They left the office half an hour ago.
  9. We were at the cinema when our teacher see us last weekend.
  10. My father stops smoking ten years ago

EXERCISE 11:

Put the words in the correct order to make sentences.

  1. you / do / what / yesterday / did
  2. night / sang / Sezen Aksu / last / best / her / songs
  3. this / Eda / very / morning / got up / early
  4. lost / weekend / Sena / necklace / last / her
  5. forgot / last / my / I / to / call / grandparents / night
  6. his / last / John / leg / Sunday / broke
  7. a new car / months / they / two / bought / ago

EXERCISE 12:

Rewrite the sentences in the form of Simple Past Tense.

  1. We visit our grandparents every month.
    → ……………………………………………. last month.
  2. My mother cleans the house every day.
    → ……………………………………………. yesterday.
  3. They live in a small city in Italy now.
    → ……………………………………………. two years ago.
  4. He wakes up very early every morning.
    → ……………………………………………. this morning.
  5. Jack sometimes buys flowers for his wife.
    → ……………………………………………. yesterday.
  6. The architect designs very nice houses for people.
    → ……………………………………………. last year.
  7. David watches football matches on TV every day.
    → ……………………………………………. yesterday.

EXERCISE 13:

THE LOST CITY: MACHU PICCHU

Machu Picchu is a 15th-century Inca city in Peru in South America. It’s one of UNESCO world heritage sites. It’s also one of the Modern Wonders of the world. The Incas built this city on a mountain slope. Machu Picchu city stands 2430 metres above the sea level. It’s in the middle of the dense forests in high mountains. The mount Huayna Picchu overlooks the ruins of Machu Picchu.

The Incas lived there between 1200 and 1450 AD. The Incas built houses, fields, gardens, terraces and temples by cutting the rock. They built an observatory to look at the sky and the stars. The Spanish armies invaded Peru and then, the Incas left Machu Picchu. The city was left unfinished.

Nobody knows for sure why they left their city. The Spanish never found Machu Picchu or the lost city during their invasion in Peru. Machu Picchu is very difficult to get to because it is so high in the mountains. Most people did not know it was there. Nobody could determine its certain location. One day, an explorer named Hiram Bingham discovered it in 1911.

UNESCO declared Machu Picchu as one of the world heritage sites in the world in 1983. A worldwide Internet poll voted Machu Picchu as one of the new Modern Wonders of the world.

Read the text and answer the questions.

  1. What is Machu Picchu?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………
  2. Where is it?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………
  3. Who built this city?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………
  4. When did the Incas live there?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………
  5. What did the Incas build in the city?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………
  6. When did the Incas leave the city?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………
  7. Did the Spanish find where Machu Picchu was?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………
  8. Who discovered Machu Picchu?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………
  9. When did he discover it?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………
  10. When did UNESCO declare it as a world heritage?
    ……………………………………………………………………………………………

Complete the sentences with the words.

(Words to use):
dense – Wonders – slope – temples – explorer – level – location

  1. Machu Picchu city is 2430 metres above the sea __________.
  2. The Incas built houses, fields, gardens, terraces and __________.
  3. It’s in the middle of the __________ forests in high mountains.
  4. Nobody could determine its certain __________.
  5. An __________ named Hiram Bingham discovered it in 1911.
  6. The Incas built this city on a mountain __________.
  7. Machu Picchu is one of the new Modern __________ of the world now.

EXERCISE 14:

Categorize the verbs writing the past forms.

Verbs to categorize:
want – kiss – need – drive – give – clean – sell – fly – enjoy – build – get – love – swim – help – sleep – watch – lose – fight – dance – play

EXERCISE 15:

Fill in the blanks with “am / is / are” or “was / were”.

  1. Yesterday ______ sunny, but it ______ cloudy today.
  2. Rita ______ an architect now, but she ______ a student 5 years ago.
  3. They ______ in Egypt last weekend. They ______ in Turkey at the moment.
  4. I ______ a Maths teacher last year, but now, I ______ retired.
  5. A: ______ you at home yesterday evening?
      B: Yes, I ______.

EXERCISE 16:

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs.

  1. She ______ an accident last month. (have)
  2. I didn’t ______ my homework yesterday. (finish)
  3. Last week, the weather ______ very cold and snowy. (be)
  4. I ______ to the shopping mall an hour ago. (go)
  5. He ______ the dentist two days ago. (see)
  6. I didn’t ______ the movie we watched yesterday. (like)
  7. Tony ______ in the sea all day yesterday. (swim)
  8. My father ______ me a new mobile phone last week. (buy)
  9. She ______ a lot of weight last summer. (lose)
  10. They ______ to London last weekend. (fly)

EXERCISE 17:

Put the words in the correct order.

  1. the night / they / weekend / at / spent / last / a hotel
    → _________________________________________________
  2. yesterday / Kenya / travelled / we / to / morning
    → _________________________________________________
  3. locked / my / at / the door / father / night
    → _________________________________________________
  4. old / week / sold / his / he / last / car
    → _________________________________________________
  5. went on / weekend / the children / a picnic / last
    → _________________________________________________
  6. my son / his / this / bed / made / morning
    → _________________________________________________
  7. get up / what / did / morning / time / yesterday / you?
    → _________________________________________________
  8. in / have / you / the morning / breakfast / did / your?
    → _________________________________________________
  9. my / to work / week / father / didn’t / go / last
    → _________________________________________________
  10. weekend / last / were / your / parents / where?
    → _________________________________________________

EXERCISE 18:

Health Problems List:

a fever
a cold
a headache
a sore throat
a nosebleed
a stomachache
a rash
a toothache
an earache

a cough

a backache

a runny nose

a broken arm

food poisoning

a heart attack

a bruise

nausea

sneeze

cut my finger

faint

sprain my ankle

dizziness

EXERCISE 9 K:

Complete the sentences with the words below.

Word Box:

  • sprained
  • headache
  • sore throat
  • appointment
  • fever
  • ambulance
  • toothache
  • backache
  • broken
  • runny nose
  1. Tony can’t play football for months because he has a ______________________ leg.
  2. Sally has the flu. She has a ______________________, so she has to clean her nose.
  3. I can’t lift heavy things because I have a ______________________.
  4. You can take a painkiller when you have a ______________________.
  5. Martin has a terrible ______________________, so he has to go to the dentist.
  6. Ricky ______________________ his ankle yesterday and quitted the match.
  7. I want to make an ______________________ to see the doctor for tomorrow.
  8. I think George fainted in the class. Let’s call an ______________________.
  9. We need a thermometer to check the child’s ______________________.
  10. I have a bad ______________________. I can’t swallow what I eat. It hurts very much.

EXERCISE 19:

Circle the correct option.

Use “mustn’t” or “don’t have to”

01.You ………………………….. speak Spanish to travel.

02.- Children ……………………………. chat in class.

03.- I ………………………….. study this weekend.

04.-You …………………………. be late for school.

05.- You …………………………. smoke in the car.

06.- You …………………………. be young to dance.

07.- You ……………………………… be sixteen to ride a bike.

08.- People ……………………………. step on the flowers.

09.- You ………………………………… talk with your mouth full.

10.- You …………………………………. be fat to do exercise.

11.- We ……………………………….. walk the dog every hour.

12.- You ………………………………. tear pages out of books.

1. We ……………………………. do our exercises.

2. You …………………………… revise your lessons.

3. They ………………………..go shopping now. There is nothing left in the fridge!

4. You …………………………. hide your feelings. I want to know them!

5. You ……………………………. be shy, but be courageous.

6. I ……………………………… face my problems. It would help me in the future.

7. You ………………………… be joking. He couldn’t do that.

8. We ……………………………… serve them, they need our help

9. I ……………………………….. apologize to my father.

10. I ……………………………. apologise, she is guilty.

EXERCISE 20:

Use “a, some, any”.

  1. I need ……………….. information about the city.
  2. I always have ……………………. egg for breakfast.
  3. Can you help me? I need …………………….. advice.
  4. We don’t have ……………………….. money.
  5. Can I have ………………………. milk, please?
  6. Have you got ……………………… pen?
  7. We didn’t see ……………………… people in the streets.
  8. Does Peter have ………………………… magazines in his office?
  9. Do you want ………………………. chips?
  10. My wife doesn’t want ……………….. dog.

EXERCISE 21:

COMPLETE WITH SOME, ANY, A OR AN

  1. I’ve got ________ news for Tim.
  2. There aren’t ________ bananas on the table.
  3. Have you got ________ brothers or sisters?
  4. I don’t know if there is ________ milk in the fridge.
  5. There isn’t ________ salt in the soup!
  6. There are ________ mistakes in your test.
  7. She’s got ________ beautiful photos of Paris.
  8. Is there ________ sugar in the coffee?
  9. There’s ________ car in the garage.
  10. Would you like ________ chocolate?
  11. There are ________ books on the desk.
  12. There is ________ fish for you in the fridge.
  13. Tom has got ________ new CDs.
  14. We’ve got ________ cheese. Let’s make ________ sandwiches.
  15. Can I have ________ cup of coffee, please?
  16. Would you like ________ orange?
  17. Is there ________ margarine in the cupboard?
  18. Is there ________ egg in the cupboard?
  19. I can’t make a cake, we haven’t got ________ flour.
  20. Can I have ________ orange juice, please?
  21. There’s ________ rice on the plate.
  22. Is there ________ fruit in the basket?
  23. Would you like ________ milk?
  24. There aren’t ________ students in the classroom.
  25. We haven’t got ________ biscuits left.

EXERCISE 22:

Fill the gaps with A / AN / SOME / ANY and match the sentences to the pictures.

  1. There is ________ apple.
  2. There aren’t ________ oranges.
  3. There aren’t ________ eggs.
  4. There is ________ butter.
  5. There isn’t ________ sandwich.
  6. There isn’t ________ milk.
  7. There is ________ pineapple juice.
  8. There are ________ bananas.
  9. There aren’t ________ cakes.
  10. There is ________ bread.
  11. There isn’t ________ rice.
  12. There are ________ tomatoes.
  13. There is ________ jam.
  14. There isn’t ________ cheese.

EXERCISE 23:

Fill the gaps with HOW MUCH or HOW MANY

  1. ________ potatoes are there?
  2. ________ meat is there?
  3. ________ butter is there?
  4. ________ peaches are there?
  5. ________ pizza is there?
  6. ________ ham is there?
  7. ________ honey is there?
  8. ________ salad is there?
  9. ________ bottles of milk are there?
  10. ________ fish is there?
  11. ________ strawberries are there?
  12. ________ slices of bread are there?

EXERCISE 24:

Make questions.

Example: How much fruit is there? → There is some fruit.

  1. _______________________________________? There are a lot of eggs.
  2. _______________________________________? There isn’t any tomato juice.
  3. _______________________________________? There is a packet of pasta.
  4. _______________________________________? There are three red peppers.
  5. _______________________________________? There are a lot of beans.
  6. _______________________________________? There is some pizza.
  7. _______________________________________? There is a little salt.

EXERCISE 25:

Fill the gaps with a / an / some / any / is / are / much / many

Dialogue:

Lisa: I’m hungry. ________ there any crisps?
Tom: No, there ________ any but there is ________ ham sandwich.
Lisa: Great, I’ll have the ham sandwich and then ________ orange. Is there ________ ice-cream left?
Tom: No, there ________ any ice-cream. I’ll go to the supermarket. How ________ tomatoes are there?
Lisa: There ________ only one. We should buy ________ more tomatoes. Oh! How ________ butter is there?
Tom: There isn’t ________. And we need ________ sugar, too.

EXERCISE 26:

Countable or Uncountable?

Write C for Countable or U for Uncountable

  1. Oil ________
  2. Carrots ________
  3. Sugar ________
  4. Chocolate ________
  5. Chicken ________
  6. Prawns ________
  7. Peas ________
  8. Lemons ________
  9. Lettuce ________
  10. Cucumbers ________
  11. Cheese ________
  12. Fish ________
  13. Vinegar ________
  14. Onions ________
  15. Pepper ________
  16. Lettuce ________
  17. Pasta ________
  18. Pears ________
  19. Honey ________
  20. Croissants ________
  21. Tea ________
  22. Cup of tea ________
  23. Eggs ________
  24. Bottle of milk ________
  25. Toast ________
  26. Can of coke ________

EXERCISE 27:

If a noun is Countable write ‘C’, for Uncountable write ‘U’

  1. Coconuts __________
  2. Bread __________
  3. Sushi __________
  4. Grapes __________
  5. Cupcakes __________
  6. Apples __________
  7. Honey __________
  8. Flour __________
  9. Rice __________
  10. Grapes __________
  11. Tea __________
  12. Juice __________
  13. Strawberries __________
  14. Cheese __________
  15. Fries __________

EXERCISE 28:

Circle the correct ‘Quantifier’

  1. A carton/bowl of rice
  2. A piece/plate of chocolate
  3. A piece/can of lemonade
  4. A bunch/can of flowers
  5. A bag/slice of sugar
  6. A slice/bottle of ketchup
  7. A bag/slice of cake
  8. A packet/chunk of crisps
  9. A jar/carton of jam
  10. A glass/slice of coke
  11. A cup/piece of coffee
  12. A jug/slice of juice
  13. A bar/piece of meat
  14. A bag/bar of soap
  15. A bowl/chunk of cereal

EXERCISE 29:

Use ‘Many’ or ‘Much’ to complete the sentences

  1. How __________ money do I need?
  2. I’m sorry, I don’t have __________ time today.
  3. How __________ brothers and sisters do you have?
  4. Do you know how __________ time is left?
  5. It’s not busy, there aren’t __________ people here.
  6. Pea has __________ friends.
  7. There are too __________ cars on the road.
  8. There isn’t __________ food leftover.
  9. We have too __________ exams today.
  10. Joey has __________ books at home.

EXERCISE 30:

Use ‘Any’ or ‘Some’ to complete the sentences

  1. Paul needs __________ milk.
  2. Aron said that he doesn’t have __________ sugar left.
  3. Sorry, we haven’t got __________ coffee at the moment, is tea OK?
  4. She always has __________ cream in her coffee.
  5. They don’t have __________ children.
  6. Can you buy me __________ eggs, please?
  7. I need __________ salt and vinegar on my chips.
  8. Have you got __________ juice?
  9. Would you like __________ fruit for breakfast?
  10. Is there __________ shampoo left?

EXERCISE 31:

There is – There are

Fill in the blanks with “there is” and “there are”

  1. _________ a pineapple on the table.
  2. _________ some potatoes.
  3. _________ two cucumbers.
  4. _________ a melon near bananas.
  5. _________ two ice creams.
  6. _________ a packet of tomatoes.
  7. _________ a bottle of olive oil.
  8. _________ some olives.
  9. _________ an orange in front of pineapple.
  10. _________ a garlic.
  11. _________ some mushrooms.
  12. _________ ten strawberries.
  13. _________ a can of tomato sauce.
  14. _________ an aubergine.
  15. _________ some oranges behind strawberries and _________ a saucepan.
  16. _________ a jar of jam and _________ four lemons on the wooden table.
  17. _________ a bunch of grapes and _________ some chilly peppers.
  18. _________ a slice of bread / _________ three plums and _________ some figs.
  19. _________ an onion, _________ some beans and _________ a bottle of orange juice.
  20. _________ a cabbage and _________ four bananas.
  21. _________ a cauliflower and _________ a cup of lemon juice.
  22. _________ a glass of orange juice.

EXERCISE 32:

There is – There are

Fill in the blanks with “there is” and “there are”

  1. _________ a pineapple on the table.
  2. _________ some potatoes.
  3. _________ two cucumbers.
  4. _________ a melon near bananas.
  5. _________ two ice creams.
  6. _________ a packet of tomatoes.
  7. _________ a bottle of olive oil.
  8. _________ some olives.
  9. _________ an orange in front of pineapple.
  10. _________ a garlic.
  11. _________ some mushrooms.
  12. _________ ten strawberries.
  13. _________ a can of tomato sauce.
  14. _________ an aubergine.
  15. _________ some oranges behind strawberries and _________ a saucepan.
  16. _________ a jar of jam and _________ four lemons on the wooden table.
  17. _________ a bunch of grapes and _________ some chilly peppers.
  18. _________ a slice of bread / _________ three plums and _________ some figs.
  19. _________ an onion, _________ some beans and _________ a bottle of orange juice.
  20. _________ a cabbage and _________ four bananas.
  21. _________ a cauliflower and _________ a cup of lemon juice.
  22. _________ a glass of orange juice.

EXERCISE 33:

Present Continuous Tense – Exercises Worksheet

  1. The baby __________ (cry) loudly.
  2. I __________ (eat) my lunch now.
  3. She __________ (read) a book at the moment.
  4. The students __________ (listen) to the teacher.
  5. They __________ (play) football in the park.
  6. He __________ (study) for his exam right now.
  7. The birds __________ (fly) in the sky.
  8. We __________ (watch) a movie tonight.
  9. My mom __________ (cook) dinner in the kitchen.
  10. The sun __________ (shine) brightly in the sky.
  11. The cat __________ (sleep) on the couch.
  12. He __________ (run) in the park every morning.
  13. The dog __________ (bark) at the mailman.
  14. She __________ (dance) to the music.
  15. The plants __________ (grow) very fast.
  16. They __________ (talk) to each other on the phone.
  17. My sister __________ (paint) a picture now.
  18. The children __________ (play) with their toys.
  19. He __________ (fix) his bike in the garage.
  20. The snow __________ (fall) heavily outside.

EXERCISE 34:

Write the verbs in Present Continuous:

  1. I __________________ to school now. (go)
  2. He __________________ his bike at the moment. (ride)
  3. We __________________ the piano at the moment. (play)
  4. She __________________ now. (not/sing)
  5. They __________________ now. (not/run)
  6. It __________________ now. (not/cry)
  7. __________ you __________________ at the moment? (swim)
  8. __________ she __________________ now? (sit)
  9. __________ he __________________ now? (smile)

EXERCISE 35:

Organise the words correctly to form sentences:

  1. jumping / is / high / very / she
    → __________________________________________
  2. he / listening / room / in / to / music / his / is
    → __________________________________________
  3. painting / they / a / are / portrait
    → __________________________________________
  4. am / a / cleaning / I / window
    → __________________________________________
  5. Paula / dancing / are / Tim / and
    → __________________________________________
  6. flying / the / is / bird
    → __________________________________________
  7. friends / swinging / not / are / our
    → __________________________________________
  8. not / daddy / reading / my / newspaper / a / is
    → __________________________________________
  9. eating / sandwich / a / am / I / not
    → __________________________________________
  10. parents / our / watching / are / TV
    → __________________________________________
  11. dog / his / walking / he / not / is
    → __________________________________________
  12. a / throwing / he / ball / is?
    → __________________________________________
  13. sweater / she / knitting / a / is?
    → __________________________________________
  14. you / climbing / a / are / mountain?
    → __________________________________________
  15. fishing / grandpa / is / your?
    → __________________________________________
  16. fast / it / is / very / running?
    → __________________________________________

EXERCISE 36:

Choose the correct form of to be:

  1. He am / is / are fishing at the moment.
  2. They am / is / are painting a picture now.
  3. I am / is / are eating an ice cream.
  4. You am / is / are sleeping at the moment.
  5. We am / is / are reading a newspaper.
  6. She am / is / are standing now.
  7. I am / is / are blowing a balloon.
  8. They am / is / are writing letters now.
  9. It am / is / are drawing a picture.
  10. Am / Is / Are she walking her dog?
  11. Am / Is / Are I drinking orange juice?
  12. Am / Is / Are you taking a shower now?
  13. Am / Is / Are they watching TV?
  14. Am / Is / Are we cooking dinner?
  15. Am / Is / Are it climbing a tree?
  16. Am / Is / Are I skiing at the moment?

EXERCISE 37:

Write the correct “-ing” verb in the blank.

  1. Kate is ______________ dinner. (prepare)
  2. They are ______________ for Easter eggs. (hunt)
  3. We are ______________ turkey. (eat)
  4. The Easter Bunny is ______________. (come)
  5. I am ______________ Easter eggs. (make)
  6. The children are ______________ candy. (eat)
  7. You are ______________ a nice song. (sing)
  8. The dog is ______________ the cat. (chase)
  9. The cat is ______________. (run)
  10. He is ______________ coffee. (drink)

EXERCISE 37:

Put the verbs in the correct form of the Past Simple:

  1. My sister __________________________ (play) in her bedroom this morning.
  2. They __________________________ (arrive) at school late.
  3. My neighbours __________________________ (watch) television yesterday evening.
  4. The students __________________________ (revise) for their test today.
  5. The teacher __________________________ (explain) the lesson last week.
  6. I __________________________ (not / play) last weekend, I __________________________ (work)!
  7. My friend __________________________ (invite) me at her birthday party.
  8. We __________________________ (listen) to some very good music at the concert.
  9. My mother __________________________ (look) after my baby brother yesterday.
  10. My father __________________________ (try) to repair our car!
  11. It __________________________ (rain) a lot yesterday!
  12. I __________________________ (surf) the net all Sunday afternoon.
  13. Some people __________________________ (help) me to push my car.
  14. ________ you __________________________ (work) yesterday?
  15. My sister __________________________ (chat) with her friends on her smartphone!
  16. When ________ they __________________________ (wash) the car? – Last Saturday.
  17. They __________________________ (play) video games all evening yesterday.
  18. My mother __________________________ (cook) a very good meal for me.
  19. My brother __________________________ (tidy) his bedroom all alone two days ago.
  20. Sam __________________________ (not / work) because he was ill.
  21. They __________________________ (paint) their kitchen last weekend.
  22. I __________________________ (look) for my keys all afternoon.
  23. Sandy __________________________ (dance) in a show with her sisters.
  24. We __________________________ (repair) the garden shed last Wednesday.
  25. An American dentist __________________________ (kill) a very famous lion during a safari!

EXERCISE 38:

1.You must / mustn’t swim in the lake. It’s dangerous

2.Kim must/musn’t speak so loudly. The baby is sleeping

3.I Must/Mustn’t get a new laptop. This one is  very  slow.

4.You must/mustn’t talk in the classroom.

5.We must/mustn’t run to school. We are late.

6.Dad must/mustn’t wash the car. It’s dirty.

7.People must/mustn’t drive too fast.

8.Sally wants to make friends, so she must/mustn’t be shy

9.All students must/mustn’t finish the test on time.

10.Brian must/mustn’t do his homework

11.You must/mustn’t listen to you teacher.

1.You should/shouldn’t eat more vegetables, They’re good for you

2.Students should / shouldn’t make noise in the classroom

3.You should/ shouldn’t be rude to your parents.

4.You should/ shouldn’t wash your hands before dinner. Carl

5.Barney has a high fever. He should / shouldn’t go to the doctor’s

6.Sylvia should / shouldn’t spend so much money on clothes.

EXERCISE 39:

Circle the correct option.

1.You must / mustn’t listen to loud music; high volume can damage your hearing.

2. We must / mustn’t have our passports with us when we go abroad, or we can’t even get on the plane.

3. You should / shouldn’t throw away any food that smells bad. It can make you sick.

4. Tell him that he must / mustn’t drive faster than 50 km/h. This is an urban area full of pedestrians.

5. You should / shouldn’t always lock the door before you leave the apartment if you don’t want to get robbed.

6. You must / mustn’t talk loudly on the phone in public places not to disturb others.

7. She must / mustn’t attend 80 per cent of the lessons, or she will fail the class.

8. You should / shouldn’t  put plants in your bedroom because plants give off the harmful gas carbon dioxide at night.

EXERCISE 40:

Complete the sentences with “should” or “shouldn’t”.

1. He is very tired. He __________ go to bed early.

2. It’s raining. We ___________ take an umbrella.

3. Children ___________ watch TV too much. It’s harmful to them.

4. You ______________ eat too much chocolate.

5. The weather is cold today. You ____________ wear warm clothes.

6. We ____________ leave the lights on when we go out. It’s a complete waste of energy.

7. Students ________________ use their mobile phones during lessons.

EXERCISE 41:

Complete the sentences with “must” or “mustn’t”.

 1. Jane is a child. She ______ play with matches.

 2. The doctor advised this medicine. If you want to get better soon, you _____take it.

 3. Our teacher thinks that we _____speak English every day to improve it.

 4. All citizens______ have a passport to fly to the other countries.

5. This water is polluted. You _______ drink it. Drivers must stop at a red light.

7. Drivers ______use their cell phones while they are driving.

8. If you want to become a doctor, you ______go to the medical school.

 9. To see the new movie, we ______get the tickets first.

10. You _______ use other péople’s belongings without permission.

11. The workers ______ be late for work.

 12. You_____ make a noise at night if you live in an apartment.

13. I_______ call my friend late at night. She sleeps early.

14. You _______touch the plug sockets with wet hands.

15. All the students ______finish high school first to study at a university.

EXERCISE 42:

 Complete the sentences with “must” or “mustn’t”.

1. Jane is a child. She____ play with matches.

2. The doctor advised this medicine. If you want to get better soon, you____ take it.

3. Our teacher thinks that we ____ speak English every day to improve it.

4. All citizens ____ have a passport to fly to the other countries.

5. This water is polluted. You ____ drink it.

6. Drivers ____ stop at a red light.

7. Drivers ____ use their cell phones while they are driving.

8. If you want to become a doctor, you____ go to the medical school.

9. To see the new movie, we ____ get the tickets first.

10. You ____ use other people’s belongings without permission.

11. The workers ____ be late for work.

12. You ____ make a noise at night if you live in an apartment.

13. I ____ call my friend late at night. She sleeps early.

14. You ____ touch the plug sockets with wet hands.

15. All the students ____ finish high school first to study at a university.

EXERCISE 43:

Complete the sentences with must or mustn’t.

  1. You _____ have a passport and a visa when you travel to the USA
  2. Dancers ____ be very fit and good-looking
  3. It’s a secret. You ____ tell it to anyone
  4. Students ______ cheat in the exam
  5. If you can’t find the location of the hospital, you ___ ask someone
  6. As an English learner, you ____ do a lot of practice at home
  7. You ____ be at the bus station at 5 o’clock. We’ll be there waiting for you
  8. You _____ cross the Street without checking the traffic light
  9. People ____ feed the animals in the zoo. İts dangerous
  10. How could you shout at her? You ____ talk to her. Its very rude
  11. Student ____ do their homework
  12. Soldiers ____ obey the rules.

EXERCISE 44:

Complete the questions with How many or How much.

  1. ______________________ sandwiches can Sam eat?
  2. ______________________ apple juice is there in the carton?
  3. ______________________ friends have you got?
  4. _______________________ water is there in the bottle?

 5. _______________________ meat have we got for lunch?

 6. _______________________ students are there in the classroom?

 7._______________________ rooms are there in your house?

 8. _______________________ sugar have you got for the cake?

EXERCISE 45:

Fill in the blanks with ”a/an” , “some/any” and ” how much/how many”

1. Jack: __________________ time do we have for the exam?

    Bob: Not much. Hurry up!

2. Sue: I want to eat ____________ oranges. Do you want anything from the kitchen?

   Carol: Yes, please. I want to drink ___________ carrot juice. Can you make it for me?

    Sue: I’m sorry, but there aren’t ______________ carrots in the kitchen.

   Carol: It’s OK. I want to eat ____________ apple then.

3. Joe: I need ____________ flour to make waffles.

  Brenda: ____________________ flour do you want?

    Joe: 150 grams.

4. Alan: ____________________ school bags do you have?

   Pam: I have two school bags.

5. George: I live in ______________ old house. I want to move to _________ bigger house.

   Jessica: There aren’t ___________ houses for sale in our neighbourhood.

    George: Oh, really? That’s too bad!

EXERCISE 46:

Circle the correct answer.

1. Let’s buy a ______ of oranges from the supermarket.

        a. kilo                               b. carton

2. We have got ______ ice cream in the fridge.

        a. some                           b. any

3. There aren’t ______ eggs for the omelette.

         a. some                           b. any

4. How ______ butter is there for the cake?

    a. many                           b. much

5. There ______ some pencils in your bag.

          a. is                                 b. are

6. Can I have a ______ of coffee, please?

          a. cup                               b. bottle

7. There is ______ bread on the table.

           a. a                                 b. some

8. How ______ sisters has Tim got?

            a. many                          b. much

There’s ______ milk in the fridge.

      a. a                           b. some                      c. any

   2. Can I have a ______ of jam, please?

      a. packet                  b. glass                      c. jar

   3. There aren’t any books on my desk, but there ______ a notebook.

      a. are                       b. is                           c. isn’t

    4. Grandpa Henry is ______ person in my family.

      a. old                        b. older                      c. the oldest

   5. The greengrocer’s is _______ the electronics shop.

      a. between              b. next to                  c. in

   6. Are there ______ vegetables in the kitchen?

      a. a                          b. some                    c. any

    7. The dog is ______ its house.

      a. in                         b. between               c. under

   8. – What have you got in that shopping bag?

          – A ______ of bread and a kilo of meat.

      a. carton                   b. loaf                       c. jar

9. A: Can I have ……. bread, please?
    B: Of course. Here you are.A) a bottle of
B) a bouquet of
C) a kilo of
D) a slice of

10. Teenagers come together and wear their pajamas. They spend the night with games and have fun at a ……. .A) slumber party
B) fancy-dress party
C) graduation party
D) farewell party 

11. A: Shall we sit at a cafe and drink something cold?
       B: ……… , I’m really thristy.
A) Don’t worry! I’ll help you
B) Yes, the weather is cold today
C) Oh, I’d love to! Good idea
D) Sorry, I’ve got plans

12. People can but fresh meat, chicken and sausages at a ……… .
A) newsgent’s      B) butcher’s
C) bookshop        D) restaurant

13 A: …….. bottles of water are there in your bag?
      B: Only one.
A) How much        B) What
C) How many        D) Where 

14. We have ……. cucumbers, tomatoes and onions at home.       We can make salad.
A) much          B) some
C) a                  D) any  

EXERCISE 47:

ENGLISH – General Revision TEST

1. There are …….. cars in front of the building.
A) a little
B) much
C) a lot of
D) a

2. A: What are the tourists going to do tomorrow
B: They ……..
A) like Turkish cuisine
B) would like to learn Turkish
C) are going to visit Pamukkale
D) are from different countries

3. A: …….. is the party going to be?
B: At the Summertime Cafe.
A) What
B) Where
C) Who
D) When

4. Husband: …….?
    Wife: My black silk dress with white spots.
A) What are you going to wear tonight
B) When is your father going to come back
C) What are we going to watch today
D) Why dın’t we buy some new clothes

5. A: …….. time do we have?
    B: Only twenty minutes.
A) What about
B) How many
C) What kind of
D) How much

6. We …….. a party to celebrate some special event in our lives.
A) buy
B) organize
C) remember
D) send

7. People can buy jeans and T-shirts from a …….. .
A) baker’s
B) butcher’s
C) grocer’s
D) clothes shop

8. A: Would you like …… orange juice?
       B: Yes, please.
A) any        B) a      C) a lot of     D) some

9. A: ….. John going to come to the party?
      B: No, he …… . He has got other plans.
A) Is / isn’t         B) Are / isn’t
C) Is / is              D) Are / aren’t

10. A: ….. are you going to get up tomorrow?
       B: At 6.30. Wake me up, please.
A) Who      B) Why    C) Where    D) What time 

EXERCISE 48:

English – Grammar Test

1. I’m going to throw a party …….. .
A) yesterday        B) two days ago
C) last weekend   D) next Saturday


2. Jessica …… going to intive her friends to her
    birthday party.
A) is      B) are      C) am     D) does


3. Mrs. Rose missed the bus. …….. .
A) She is going to be late for work
B) She doesn’t like driving ger own car
C) She loves walking to work
D) She never comes to work late

4. They booked a tour to Turkey. They ……. at a five-star hotel.

A) is going to travel        B) want to see
C) are going to stay         D) don’t like visiting

5. A: What’s your plan for the weekend?
       B: ……. .
A) I’m going to visit my grandparents
B) I’m good at playing football
C) I like watching action movies
D) I prefer going to the cinema

6. …….. because it’s rainy outside today. We can make it
       next Friday.
A) They enjoy decorating the room
B) It’s a very special day for us
C) We aren’t going to go on a picnic
D) I’d like to invite all of my classmates

7. …… . I want to get better grades from the exam
because I promised my mother for a good grade.
A) She wants to graduate from her school
B) I’m going to study harder
C) We are going to go a vacation
D) I’m going to finish reading this novel 


8. Ross : Are there ……. tomatoes at home?
    Rachael: No, we don’t have …….. .

A) some / any         B) any / any
C) some / some       D) any / some

9. A: ….. is the final match going to start?
    B: At 9.45 p.m. I think it will be very exciting.
A) Where             B) What time
C) How many      D) What

10. A: I’ll go shopping. ……. ?
    B: A kilo, please.
A) Would you like cheese
B) How much cheese shall I buy
C) Do you like throwing a party
D) How much time do we have

11. A: ….. cans of coke do we need?
    B: Around fifty. It’s not such a big party.
A) How much        B) Is there
C) How many        D) Do you have

12. A: …….. is the train going to arrive at the station?
    B: At 5.30.
A) Where               B) When
C) What time         D) How

13. There are …… fruit and vegetables at home. We
       don’t have to buy morre.
A) a       B) much     C) a lot of     D) a little

14. A: Do we have …….. honey at home?
       B: Yes, there is a jar of honey in the cupboard.
A) a little    B) any     C) many    D) a few

15. We ….. throw a graduation party next Saturday.
       Can you join us?
A) are        B) were         C) is going to     D) are going to

16. There is …….. water in the bottle. Would you
      like to drink it?
A) a        B) any         C) some        D) many

17. A: ………?
      B: They are 12 dollars. How would you like to pay?
      A: By credit card.
A) Where can I find fresh fruit
B) How much is this pair of shoes
C) Have you got a larger size
D) How much is a litre of milk

EXERCISE 49:

If a noun is Countable write ‘C’, for Uncountable write ‘U’

Fries __________

Coconuts __________

Bread __________

Sushi __________

Grapes __________

Cupcakes __________

Apples __________

Honey __________

Flour __________

Rice __________

Grapes __________

Tea __________

Juice __________

Strawberries __________

Cheese __________

EXERCISE 50:

Circle the correct ‘Quantifier’

  1. A carton / bowl of rice
  2. A piece / plate of chocolate
  3. A piece / can of lemonade
  4. A bunch / can of flowers
  5. A bag / slice of sugar
  6. A slice / bottle of ketchup
  7. A bag / slice of cake
  8. A packet / chunk of crisps
  9. A jar / carton of jam
  10. A glass / slice of coke
  11. A cup / piece of coffee
  12. A jug / slice of juice
  13. A bar / piece of meat
  14. A bag / bar of soap
  15. A bowl / chunk of cereal

EXERCISE 51:

Use ‘Many’ or ‘Much’ to complete the sentences

  1. How __________ money do I need?
  2. I’m sorry, I don’t have __________ time today.
  3. How __________ brothers and sisters do you have?
  4. Do you know how __________ time is left?
  5. It’s not busy, there aren’t __________ people here.
  6. Pea has __________ friends.
  7. There are too __________ cars on the road.
  8. There isn’t __________ food leftover.
  9. We have too __________ exams today.
  10. Joey has __________ books at home.

EXERCISE 52:

Use ‘Any’ or ‘Some’ to complete the sentences

  1. Paul needs __________ milk.
  2. Aron said that he doesn’t have __________ sugar left.
  3. Sorry, we haven’t got __________ coffee at the moment, is tea OK?
  4. She always has __________ cream in her coffee.
  5. They don’t have __________ children.
  6. Can you buy me __________ eggs, please?
  7. I need __________ salt and vinegar on my chips.
  8. Have you got __________ juice?
  9. Would you like __________ fruit for breakfast?
  10. Is there __________ shampoo left?

EXERCISE 53: LISTENING-1 (Over and Over/Frank Sinatra)

Over and over, I keep going over the world we knew
Once when you walked beside ………………
That inconceivable, that unbelievable ………………………. we knew
When we ……………….. were in love

And every bright neon sign turned into ………………..
And the ………………… and the moon seemed to be ours
Each road that we took turned into …………………….
But the ………………….. was too much for you to hold

Now over and over, I keep going ……………… the world we knew
Days when you used to …………… me

And every ………………… neon sign turned into stars
And the sun and the ………………. seemed to be ours
Each …………….. that we took, it turned into gold
But the dream was too much for ……………. to hold

Now over and over, I keep going over the world we knew
Days when you ……………….. to love me

Over and over, I ……………… going over the world we knew

EXERCISE 54: LISTENING-2 (Nature & Outdoors)

Part A: Multiple Choice

  1. What is the main topic of the video?
    A) Cooking at home
    B) Nature and outdoor life
    C) Shopping online
    D) City traffic
  2. The speaker says most people like nature because it makes them feel…
    A) stressed
    B) bored
    C) relaxed
    D) angry
  3. What does the speaker often do when feeling tired from work?
    A) Plays video games
    B) Walks outside and gets fresh air
    C) Buys new clothes
    D) Sleeps all day
  4. What outdoor places does the speaker mention?
    A) Beaches only
    B) Mountains and forests
    C) Shopping malls
    D) Museums
  5. Which activity is mentioned as a winter sport?
    A) Surfing
    B) Skiing
    C) Snowboarding
    D) Cycling
  6. What does the speaker enjoy doing in the summer?
    A) Hiking in the mountains
    B) Staying in hotels
    C) Studying inside
    D) Watching TV all day
  7. The speaker describes hiking as…
    A) dangerous and useless
    B) exciting and healthy
    C) boring and slow
    D) expensive
  8. What activity is mentioned with “campfire”?
    A) Camping
    B) Driving
    C) Flying
    D) Swimming
  9. The speaker talks about spending a “long weekend” mainly…
    A) in the city centre
    B) in the forest / outdoors
    C) at school
    D) at a wedding
  10. Why does the speaker like camping trips?
    A) They are cheap and fast
    B) They create good memories
    C) They help with exams
    D) They improve cooking skills
  11. What does the speaker say about views in nature?
    A) They are not important
    B) They can be amazing
    C) They are always the same
    D) They are too scary
  12. What does the speaker suggest people do?
    A) Avoid nature completely
    B) Leave a comment about their favourite outdoor place
    C) Buy expensive hiking shoes
    D) Stop travelling
  13. Which outdoor activity is linked with “fresh air”?
    A) Gaming
    B) Hiking / walking
    C) Shopping
    D) Reading inside
  14. The speaker says nature can help people…
    A) stay unhealthy
    B) feel more stressed
    C) enjoy life and relax
    D) waste time
  15. At the end, the speaker reminds viewers to…
    A) subscribe and follow on Instagram
    B) go to a dentist
    C) study grammar
    D) take an exam

Part B) True / False

Write T (True) or F (False).

  1. The speaker says most people dislike nature.
  2. The speaker sometimes goes outside after working in an office.
  3. The speaker mentions mountains and forests.
  4. The speaker says snowboarding is boring.
  5. The speaker enjoys hiking in the summertime.
  6. The speaker says camping is only for children.
  7. The speaker talks about making memories around a campfire.
  8. The speaker says nature has no beautiful views.
  9. The speaker wants viewers to comment on their favourite outdoor places.
  10. The speaker never mentions subscribing to the channel.

Part C) Fill in the blanks (Word Bank)

Word Bank: nature – fresh air – mountains – forests – hiking – camping – campfire – views – weekend – memories

  1. The speaker says most people like __________.
  2. After work, the speaker goes outside to get __________.
  3. The speaker talks about the __________ as outdoor places.
  4. The speaker also mentions beautiful __________ in nature.
  5. In summer, the speaker enjoys __________ in the mountains.
  6. The speaker likes spending a long __________ outdoors.
  7. One activity mentioned is __________ with family.
  8. The speaker remembers sitting around the __________.
  9. Camping trips create great __________.
  10. The speaker talks about walking in the __________.

EXERCISE 55: LISTENING-3 “The Fourth of July”

PART A — Multiple Choice (15 Questions)

Choose the best answer A, B, C, or D.

  1. What is the topic of the video?
    A) Christmas
    B) The Fourth of July
    C) Halloween
    D) Thanksgiving
  2. Why is the Fourth of July important for Americans?
    A) It is the first day of summer
    B) It is a religious holiday
    C) It is Independence Day
    D) It is a school holiday
  3. What happened on July 4th, 1776?
    A) A war ended
    B) The Declaration of Independence was signed
    C) The first fireworks show happened
    D) The first president was elected
  4. The “13 American colonies” declared independence from:
    A) France
    B) Mexico
    C) Britain
    D) Canada
  5. John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin are described as:
    A) Famous singers
    B) Founding Fathers
    C) Football players
    D) Movie directors
  6. What war is mentioned in the video?
    A) World War I
    B) World War II
    C) The Revolutionary War
    D) The Cold War
  7. The video says the Fourth of July inspired other countries to:
    A) eat hamburgers
    B) fight for freedom
    C) travel to America
    D) build highways
  8. In many countries, a similar celebration is called:
    A) Winter Day
    B) Independence Day or National Day
    C) Teacher’s Day
    D) Shopping Day
  9. The video says Americans show patriotism on this day. Patriotism means:
    A) loving your country
    B) hating holidays
    C) being afraid of fireworks
    D) studying history
  10. One common tradition is seeing the:
    A) American flag everywhere
    B) Christmas tree everywhere
    C) national flower everywhere
    D) school flag everywhere
  11. Where do many Americans barbecue?
    A) in the subway
    B) in their backyard or in a park
    C) in libraries
    D) in classroomsivado
  12. Which food is mentioned as common BBQ food?
    A) pizza and sushi
    B) hamburgers and hot dogs
    C) soup and salad
    D) pasta and rice
  13. What do many people do besides barbecuing?
    A) sleep all day
    B) play sports or games outside
    C) stay at work
    D) study in a classroom
  14. The most iconic part of the Fourth of July is:
    A) buying gifts
    B) fireworks
    C) writing essays
    D) planting trees
  15. The speaker asks viewers to leave a comment about:
    A) the best city in America
    B) their favorite American food
    C) their country’s national day
    D) their school subjects

PART B — True / False (10 Questions)

Write T (True) or F (False).

  1. The speaker says the Fourth of July is very important for many Americans.
  2. The Declaration of Independence was signed in 1976.
  3. The colonies declared independence from Britain.
  4. The video says Americans celebrate the Fourth of July mainly because of shopping.
  5. The speaker says fireworks are the most iconic tradition.
  6. The American flag is not commonly seen on this day.
  7. Many Americans barbecue with family and friends.
  8. The most common barbecue food mentioned is fried rice.
  9. Some people go to the beach to celebrate.
  10. The speaker invites people to comment about their country’s national day.

PART C — Gap Fill (10 Questions)

Complete each sentence with 1–3 words.

  1. The Fourth of July is also called __________ Day.
  2. The 13 American colonies declared independence on July 4th, __________.
  3. The important document is called the Declaration of __________.
  4. John Hancock, Thomas Jefferson, and Benjamin Franklin are called the __________ Fathers.
  5. Americans celebrate because it is historically __________.
  6. Americans show __________ on this holiday.
  7. One tradition is seeing the American __________ everywhere.
  8. Many Americans have a __________ with family and friends.
  9. The biggest tradition is watching __________.
  10. The speaker asks viewers to write their country’s __________ day in the comments.

EXERCISE 56: LISTENING-4 “Neighborhoods”

PART A — Multiple Choice (15 Questions)

Choose the correct answer: A, B, C, or D

  1. What is the main topic of the video?
    A) American food
    B) Neighborhoods
    C) High school
    D) Work habits
  2. The speaker focuses mainly on American…
    A) city centers
    B) rural villages
    C) residential neighborhoods (suburbs)
    D) universities
  3. According to the speaker, many people want to…
    A) live in an apartment forever
    B) buy a house someday
    C) live in a hotel
    D) move to another country
  4. Where did the speaker spend his childhood?
    A) In New York City
    B) In Southern California
    C) In Texas
    D) In Mexico
  5. What is one typical feature of American houses?
    A) flat roofs
    B) no yards
    C) triangular roofs
    D) no garages
  6. American houses often have…
    A) a garage and driveway
    B) a swimming pool in every house
    C) a fence in the front yard always
    D) no backyard
  7. What is surprising for some foreigners?
    A) Houses have no windows
    B) Houses often don’t have fences in the front yard
    C) People live underground
    D) Houses have no doors
  8. Why can people easily interact with neighbors in the front yard?
    A) Because there are usually no fences
    B) Because houses are far away
    C) Because front yards are private
    D) Because there are gates in front yards
  9. In American neighborhoods, backyards usually have…
    A) no gates
    B) fences or gates
    C) no privacy
    D) only grass
  10. Where do kids normally play?
    A) only inside the house
    B) in the backyard, front yard, or street
    C) only at school
    D) only in shopping malls
  11. The speaker says residential neighborhoods are usually…
    A) very dangerous
    B) safe
    C) noisy all day
    D) crowded like cities
  12. For kids, it is common to make friends with…
    A) classmates only
    B) neighbors’ children
    C) police officers
    D) teachers
  13. In the US, children usually play…
    A) only soccer in the street
    B) other sports or games (not mostly street soccer)
    C) no sports at all
    D) chess in the street
  14. What might happen if you make a lot of noise after 10 pm?
    A) Your neighbors will join the party
    B) Your neighbors will call the police
    C) Your neighbors will move away immediately
    D) Nothing will happen
  15. One positive thing about residential neighborhoods is…
    A) free cars
    B) sense of community
    C) no rules
    D) no neighbors

PART B — True / False (10 Questions)

Write T (True) or F (False)

  1. The speaker says neighborhoods are the same in every country.
  2. The speaker thinks many people want to live in a house someday.
  3. American houses often have triangular roofs.
  4. Most American houses have tall fences in the front yard.
  5. Backyards in the US are more private than front yards.
  6. The speaker says kids never play in the street.
  7. Police in the US often respond to noise complaints.
  8. It is normal to play loud music after 10 pm in the US.
  9. Neighbors often welcome new people with homemade food.
  10. Neighbors might water your plants when you are on vacation.

PART C — Gap Fill (10 Questions)

Complete the sentences with ONE word from the listening.

The sense of __________ is a big positive of these neighborhoods.

The speaker focuses on __________ neighborhoods like the suburbs.

Many people hope to buy a __________ someday.

American houses often have __________ roofs.

Houses usually have a garage and a __________.

Many houses don’t have fences in the __________ yard.

Backyards usually have fences or __________.

Parents should keep an __________ on their kids to be safe.

Loud music or loud parties at night are not __________.

You are expected to maintain your house and front yard __________.

EXERCISE 57: LISTENING-5 “Coffee”

PART A — Multiple Choice (15 Questions)

Choose the correct answer: A, B, C, or D

  1. What is the main topic of the video?
    A) Tea traditions
    B) Coffee
    C) Fast food
    D) Weather
  2. The speaker says he is…
    A) an everyday coffee drinker
    B) not an everyday coffee drinker
    C) addicted to coffee
    D) allergic to coffee
  3. Why can caffeine be hard for the speaker’s body?
    A) It makes him hungry
    B) It makes him anxious or feel bad
    C) It makes him sleepy
    D) It makes him laugh
  4. The speaker says he doesn’t need coffee to feel…
    A) famous
    B) rich
    C) awake or productive
    D) angry
  5. What does the speaker really like, even if it’s not coffee?
    A) cold drinks
    B) warm beverages
    C) spicy food
    D) energy drinks
  6. When does the speaker often order coffee?
    A) before sleeping
    B) when eating breakfast at restaurants
    C) during exams
    D) after exercising
  7. In the U.S., it is common to drink…
    A) a very small cup only
    B) a full cup of coffee
    C) only espresso shots
    D) only tea
  8. What do many Americans add to coffee?
    A) lemon
    B) sweeteners like creamer or sugar
    C) pepper
    D) salt
  9. What flavors of coffee creamer are mentioned?
    A) strawberry and mango
    B) vanilla and hazelnut
    C) chocolate and banana
    D) mint and coconut
  10. Many Americans sometimes…
    A) drink only one sip
    B) refill the mug and drink a second cup
    C) never drink coffee in the morning
    D) drink coffee only at night
  11. In many European countries, it is more common to drink…
    A) espresso shots
    B) huge mugs of coffee
    C) iced coffee
    D) hot chocolate
  12. Espresso shots are usually…
    A) large and weak
    B) small and concentrated
    C) sweet and cold
    D) very watery
  13. Why does the speaker prefer full cups of coffee?
    A) He hates the taste of coffee
    B) He likes to savor it slowly
    C) He wants more caffeine quickly
    D) He likes very bitter drinks
  14. Cafes are for more than just coffee because people also…
    A) sleep there for free
    B) work, read, relax, or meet friends
    C) play football there
    D) take exams there
  15. The speaker says he feels more inspired when…
    A) he is alone at home
    B) he is in a different environment
    C) he is very tired
    D) he drinks soda

PART B — True / False (10 Questions)

Write T (True) or F (False)

  1. The speaker needs coffee every day.
  2. Drinking too much caffeine can make the speaker anxious.
  3. The speaker dislikes warm drinks.
  4. The speaker drinks coffee only in restaurants, never at home.
  5. In the U.S., many people drink full cups of coffee.
  6. The speaker’s parents used coffee creamer to make coffee sweet.
  7. Espresso shots are usually smaller than American coffee.
  8. The speaker has a lot of experience drinking espresso shots.
  9. Many cafes offer Wi-Fi, music, and comfortable seating.
  10. The speaker says coffee shops are only for buying coffee “to go.”

PART C — Gap Fill (10 Questions)

Complete the sentences with ONE word from the listening.

  1. The speaker is not an everyday coffee __________.
  2. If he drinks too much caffeine, he might feel __________.
  3. He likes warm __________ like tea and hot chocolate.
  4. Many people are __________ on coffee and can’t start the day without it.
  5. In the U.S., people often fill up their __________.
  6. They add sweeteners like coffee creamer or __________.
  7. Espresso shots are usually more __________, so the flavor is stronger.
  8. The speaker likes to __________ coffee slowly.
  9. Many people go to cafes to work, read, or just __________.
  10. The speaker feels more inspired in a different __________.

EXERCISE 58: LISTENING-6

(Fairytale – Alexander Rybak)

Years ……………, when I was younger
I kinda liked a ……………… I knew
She was mine and we ……………. sweethearts
That was then, but then it’s ……………

I’m in …………………….. with a fairytale
Even though it ……………………
‘Cause I don’t care if I lose my mind
I’m ………………….. cursed

Every …………….., we started fighting
Every night, we …………………. in love
No one else could make me sadder
But no one else could lift me high above

I don’t know what I was doing
When ………………, we fell apart
Nowadays, I cannot ………………. her
But when I do, we’ll get a brand new …………………

I’m in love with a fairytale
Even though it hurts
‘Cause I don’t care if I ………………. my mind
I’m already …………………..

She’s a fairytale, yeah
……………….. though it hurts
‘Cause I don’t care ………………… I lose my mind
I’m already cursed

EXERCISE 59: LISTENING-7

(Surrender)

When we ………………., my heart’s on fire
Burning ……………………… a strange desire
And I know each ………………… I kiss you
That your heart’s on ……………… too

[Verse 2]
So, my …………………, please surrender (Surrender)
All your love so …………………. and tender (Surrender)
Let me hold …………………. in my arms, dear
While the …………………. shines bright above

[Verse 3]
All the stars will tell the …………….
Of our love and all its glory
Let us take this ………….. of magic
And………….. it a night of love

[Outro]
Won’t you …………………..surrender to me (Surrender)
Your lips, your ………………, your heart, dear? (Surrender)
Be mine …………….
Be mine tonight

EXERCISE 60: LISTENING-8

Wise men say
Only fools rush in
But I can’t help falling in ………. with you
Shall I stay?
Would it ……………….. a sin
If I can’t help falling in love ……………….. …………………..?

Like a …………… flows
Surely to the ………………..
Darling, so it goes
Some things …………….meant to be

Take my ……………
Take my whole life, too
For I can’t help …………….. in love with you

Like a river flows
Surely to the ………………
Darling, so it goes
Some……………. are meant to be

Take my hand
Take my whol…………., too
For I …………….. help falling in love with you
For I can’t help falling in love with you

EXERCISE 61: LISTENING-9

(Doris Day- Perhaps Perhaps Perhaps)

You won’t admit you ……… me
And so ………….. am I ever to know?
You always tell ………..
Perhaps, perhaps, ……………..

A million ………….. I’ve asked you
And then I ask ………….. over
Again, you …………… answer
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps

If you can’t ………….. your mind up
We’ll never get started
And I don’t ……………… wind up
Being parted,………………..-hearted

So if you really ……………. me, say ……………
But if you don’t dear, confess
And please don’t tell ………………………
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps

Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps

If you can’t make your mind up
We’ll never …………….. started
And I don’t wanna wind …………….
Being parted, broken-hearted

So if you …………….love me, say yes,
But if you …………….. dear, confess
And ……………….. don’t tell me
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps, perhaps, perhaps
Perhaps
Perhaps
Perhaps

EXERCISE 62: LISTENING-10

[Verse 1]
And now, the end is ………………..
And so I face the ……………….. curtain
My friend, I’ll say it……………….
I’ll state my case, of which I’m certain
I’ve lived a ……………… that’s full
I traveled each and every highway
And more, much …………… than this
I did it my way

[Verse 2]
Regrets, I’ve had a ……………
But then ………………….., too few to mention
I did …………….. I had to do
And saw it through without exemption
I ……………. each charted course
Each careful step along the byway
And more, ……………….. more than this
I did it my ………………

[Chorus]
Yes, there were ……………….., I’m sure you knew
When I bit off more than I could chew
But through it all, when there ……………….. doubt
I ……………. it up and spit it out
I faced it all, and I stood …………………………..
And did it my way

[Verse 3]
I’ve loved, I’ve laughed and cried
I’ve had my fill, my ……………. of losing
And now, as …………….. subside
I find it all so amusing
To think I did all that
And may I say, not in a ………………… way
Oh, no, oh, no, not me
I did it my ……………..

[Chorus]
For what is a ………………., what has he got?
If not himself, then he has naught
To say the things he truly ………………..
And not the words of one who kneels
The record ………………….. I took the blows
And did it my way