Reading and Writing Portfolio 5

Reading a student’s composition

Writing paragraphs (1); connecting
A night to remember words (2): after, when, and then;
a composition
1 Read about Miyu’s evening out. Then put the pictures in order. Review Past Simple; adjectives

The day I met Keira … A

1 A few years ago I went to the UK with two friends to study at a

language school in London. The day after I arrived was a very special
day for me because it was my 21st birthday. After our classes finished
we went for coffee in Leicester Square.

2 Then we went to the theatre to see a play called The

Children’s Hour. I wanted to see it because my favourite
actress, Keira Knightley, was in it. We sat in a box and
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had a very good view. The play was really good and Keira
Knightley was wonderful.

3 When the play ended we went for a meal in a Japanese

restaurant near the theatre. It was quite crowded, but
the food was great. We had sushi and salad – it was very
nice. After the meal my friends gave me presents and
then the whole restaurant sang Happy Birthday!

4 After we left the restaurant we walked past the theatre

again – and there was Keira Knightley! I went over and D 1 E 22
said hello and she was really friendly to me. We talked for
about five minutes and then my friends took some photos
of me and Keira together.

5 When I got home I emailed all my friends in Japan and

told them about my birthday. I also sent them the photos
of me and Keira! It really was a night to remember.

2 Read the text again. Tick the true sentences. Correct the false sentences.
1 Miyu went to London with two friends. 5 The Japanese restaurant was quite empty.
It was quite crowded.
✓
2 The day after they arrived was Miyu’s 18th birthday. 6 Miyu met Keira Knightley in the street.
It was Miyu’s 21st birthday.
Miyu met Keira Knightley in the theatre.

3 Keira Knightley is her favourite actress. 7 Keira wasn’t very friendly.

✓ Keira was very friendly

4 Miyu liked The Children’s Hour. 8 When Miyu got home she phoned her friends.

✓ When Miyu got home she emailed her friends.

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 HELP WITH WRITING
Paragraphs (1); connecting
words (2): after, when, and
then
3 Match a–e to paragraphs 1–5 in
the text.
a (4)meeting Keira
b (3)at the theatre
c 1 introduction
d (2)at the restaurant
e (5)the end of the evening
TIPS • We usually start a new
paragraph when we talk about
a different place or time.
• We don’t start a new paragraph for
every new sentence.
4 a Look at these sentences.
Notice how we make sentences
with after, when and and
then. Underline the verb that
happened first.
1 After our classes finished we
went for coffee in Leicester
Square.
2 When the play ended we
went for a meal in a Japanese
restaurant.
3 We talked for about five minutes
and then my friends took some
photos.
b Choose the correct answer in
the rule.
● We often use after, when and
and then for things that happen
at the same time/at different
times.
c Underline all the examples of
after, when and and then in the
text.
TIP • We can also use then without
and. We usually use a comma (,)
before then: We talked for about five
minutes, then my friends tooksome
photos.
5 Put these sentences together. Use the words/phrases in brackets.
1 I left the party. I went home. (after) After I left the party I went home.
2 Martin had dinner. He watched TV. (and then)
Martin had dinner and then he watched TV
3 I got home. I phoned my brother. (when)
I phoned my brother when I got home.
4 I finished the report. I went to bed. (after)
I went to bed after I finished the report.
5 Gwyneth did her homework. She went out. (and then)
Gwyneth did her homework and then she went out.
6 Rowan finished university. He went to the USA. (after)
He went to the USA after Roman finished university
7 I left university. I travelled for six months. (when)
I travelled for six months when I left university.
6 a Think of a night to remember that you had in the last six months –
or invent one! Look at these questions and make notes in the table.
When was it? 1 It was on 14th May.
Where did you go? I went to supermarket
Who did you go with? I went with my cousin
2 I bought a cake.
What did you do there
(food, drink, music, etc.)? I liked to eat a lot of cakes.
What did you like about it?
Where did you go after that? 4 I went to my house
5 Yes, I did.
Did you have a good time?
When did you get home? 4 I got to my home on 14th May.
What did you do when you got home? 5 I went to my bed.
b Write about your night to remember.
● Use your notes from 6a.
● Start a new paragraph for information 1–4 in the table.
● Use when, after and and then.
● Read and check for mistakes.
● Give your composition to your teacher next class.
Tick the things you can do in English in the
Reading and Writing Progress Portfolio, p88.
On May 14th I went to supermarket when my cousin arrived to my house. We bought a cake after we went to the games area and played for 5 hours it
was very wonderful. When was 10 pm we had to go to my house and then went to my bed because the next day I had an important exam.