- •Right or wrong? Correct the sentences that are wrong.
- •Put the words in order.
- •Write the short form.
- •Write full sentences. Use is to be.
- •Write sentences about yourself.
- •Write true sentences, positive or negative.
- •Find the right answers for the questions
- •Make questions with these words. Use is or are.
- •Complete the questions. What / Who / Where / How.
- •Write the questions. (Read the answers first.)
- •Write short answers.
- •Translate the following phrases from English into Russian.
- •Make sentences with the phrases from the previous exercise.
- •Finish these sentences.
- •Finish these sentences.
- •Complete the sentences.
- •Put in possessives.
- •Complete the sentences. Use possessives with one of these words:
- •Finish the sentences.
- •Choose the right word.
- •Finish these sentences. Use friend(s) of mine / yours etc.
- •Write new sentences using the structure a friend of mine.
- •Put in pronouns.
- •Mary and Brian are married. They have a son, James, and a daughter, Julia. Julia is married to Paul. Julia and Paul have a son, Daniel. Write sentences about the people in the family.
- •Are these sentences ok? Correct the sentences where necessary.
- •Join the two (or three) nouns. Sometimes you have to use –’s or – s’; and sometimes you have to use … of …
- •What is another way of saying these things? Use –’s.
- •Read each sentence and write a new sentence beginning with the underlined words.
- •Use the information given to complete the sentences.
- •Look at the family tree on the opposite page. Finish the sentences.
- •The Masons have some other relatives. Finish the paragraph about them.
- •Draw your family tree. Then write sentences.
- •What can you have?
- •Expressions with have
- •Fill the gaps in the sentences. Use words form b and c.
- •Answer the questions about yourself.
- •What do you say?
- •Do the crossword.
Lesson 1
Word order
He |
watches |
TV |
in his room |
every evening
|
Subject |
Verb |
Object |
Place |
Time |
Does
|
he |
watch |
TV |
in his room |
every evening? |
Auxiliary Verb |
Subject |
Main Verb |
Object |
Place |
Time |
Where
|
do |
you |
go |
every Saturday? |
Question Word |
Auxiliary Verb |
Subject |
Main Verb |
Time |
I read a newspaper every day.
We went to a party last night.
Liz walks to work every day.
Will you be at home this evening?
I usually go to bed early.
We arrived at the airport at 7 o’clock.
They’ve lived in the same house for 20 years.
Jim’s father has been in hospital since June.
I’m going to Paris on Monday.
They have lived in the same house for a long time.
Sarah gave me a lift home after the party.
You really shouldn’t go to bed so late.
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On Monday I’m going to Paris.
Every morning tom walks to work.
Exercises
Right or wrong? Correct the sentences that are wrong.
Did you watch all evening television?
Sue reads a newspaper every day.
I like very much this picture.
Tom started last week his new job.
I want to speak English fluently.
Jane bought for her friend a present.
I drink every day three cups of coffee.
Don’t eat your dinner too quickly!
I borrowed from my brother fifty pounds.
Everybody enjoyed the party very much.
Tom walks every morning to work.
Jim doesn’t like very much football.
I drink three or four cups of coffee every morning.
I ate quickly my dinner and went out.
Are you going to invite to the party a lot of people?
I phoned tom immediately after hearing the news.
Did you go late to bed last night?
Sue was here five minutes ago. Where is she now?
Did you learn a lot of things at school today?
I met on my way home a friend of mine.
I fell yesterday off my bicycle.
Put the words in order.
(the door / opened / I / quietly)
(two letters / I / this morning / wrote)
(passed / Paul / easily / the exam)
(Ann / very well / French / doesn’t speak)
(a lot of work / did / I / yesterday)
(London / do you know / well?)
(we / enjoyed / very much / the party)
(the problem / carefully / I / explained)
(we / at the airport / some friends / met)
(did you buy / in England / that jacket?)
(every day / do / the same thing / we)
(football / don’t like / very much / I)
(to work / every day / walks / Liz)
(at the hotel / I / early / arrived)
(goes / every year / to Italy / Julia)
(we / since 1998 / here / have lived)
(in London / Sue / in 1960 / was born)
(didn’t go / yesterday / Paul / to work / Ann)
(I / in bed / this morning / my breakfast / had)
(in October / Barbara / to university / is going)
(I a beautiful bird / this morning / in the garden / saw)
(many times / have been / my parents / to the United States)
(my umbrella / I / last night / left / in the restaurant)
(to the cinema / tomorrow evening / are you going?)
(the children / I / took / this morning / to school)
(the party / very much / everybody enjoyed)
(we won / easily / the game)
(quietly / the door / I closed)
(Diane / quite well / speaks / German)
(Tim / all the time / television / watches)
(again / please don’t ask / that question)
(football / every weekend / does Ken play?)
(some money / I borrowed / from a friend of mine)
(for a long time / have lived / in the same house / they)
(to the bank / every Friday / I / go)
(why / home / did you come / so late?)
(her car / Ann / drives / every day / to work)
(been / recently / to the cinema / I haven’t)
(please / at the top of the page / your name / write)
(her name / after a few minutes / remembered / I)
(around the town / we / all morning / walked)
(on Saturday night / didn’t see you / I / at the party)
(some interesting books / found / we / in the library)
(Sally / the children / yesterday / to the zoo / took)
(opposite the park / they / a new hotel / are building)
Lesson 2
To be
My name is Lisa.
I’m 22.
I’m from Chicago.
I’m a student.
My father is a doctor and my mother is a journalist.
I’m not married.
My favourite colour is blue.
My favourite sports are football and swimming.
I’m interested in art.
I’m cold. Can you close the window, please?
I’m 32 years old. My sister is 29.
My brother is very tall. He’s a policeman.
John is afraid of dogs.
It’s ten o’clock. You’re late again.
Ann and I are good friends.
Your keys are on the table.
I’m tired but I’m not hungry.
Tom isn’t interested in politics. He’s interested in music.
Jane isn’t at home at the moment. She’s at work.
Those people aren’t English. They’re Australian.
It’s sunny today but it isn’t warm.
Thank you. That’s very kind of you.
Look! There’s Chris.
‘Here’s your key.’ ‘Thank you.’
‘Am I late?’ ‘No, you’re on time.’
‘Is your mother at home?’ ‘No, she’s out.’
‘Are your parents at home?’ ‘No, they’re out.’
‘Is it cold in your room?’ ‘Yes, a little.’
Your shoes are nice. Are they new?
Where is your mother? Is she at home?
‘What colour is your car?’ ‘It’s red.’
How are your parents? Are they well?
‘How much are these postcards?’ ‘Fifty pence.’
‘Where are you from?’ ‘Canada.’
‘How old is Joe?’ ‘He’s 24.’
Why are you angry?
What’s the time?
Where’s Jill?
Who’s that man?
How’s your father?
‘Are you tired? ‘Yes, I am.’
‘Are you hungry?’ ‘No, I’m not but I’m thirsty.’
‘Is your friend English?’ ‘Yes, he is.’
‘Are these your keys?’ ‘Yes, they are.’
‘That’s my seat.’ ‘No, it isn’t.’
Exercises