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Let´s Learn English

Booklet 2024
B1 Preliminary
(PET)
Preparation for the
Cambridge English Exam
Name: ____________________________________
Let´s Learn English
Vocabulary
Vocabulary: A room
Do these exercises to help you learn words for things you can see in a room.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

window heating socket ceiling switch floor

wall carpet light door aircon radiator


Vocabulary: A room

2. Check your vocabulary: matching


Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10.

This is usually made from wood and you can enter or leave a room
1…….. a. aircon
through it.

2…….. The metal object that hangs on the wall and keeps us warm. b. radiator

3…….. This is made from glass and you can look outside through this. c. ceiling

4…….. The plastic object you have to press to turn the lights on and off. d. door

5…….. The object that hangs on the wall and blows out hot or cold air. e. floor

This is a colourful and sometimes beautiful decoration we put on


6…….. f. window
the floor.

7…….. The bottom part of the room where the carpet usually is. g. wall

8…….. The top part of the room where the lights usually are. h. socket

There are usually four of these in the room above the floor but
9…….. i. switch
below the ceiling.

The plastic object where you can plug your electronic items such
10…… j. carpet
as a computer or TV.

Discussion

Which of these things can you see in your room?


Vocabulary: Accessories
Do these exercises to help you learn words for accessories.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

bag bracelet cap pocket glasses hat

rucksack scarf belt earrings necklace gloves


Vocabulary: Accessories

2. Check your vocabulary: matching


Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10.

1…….. A bag that you wear on your back. a. cap

2…….. You wear this around your waist to hold your trousers up. b. rucksack

You wear this on your head. It has a visor to protect your eyes
3…….. c. bag
from the sun.

4…….. Jewellery for your ears. d. glasses

5…….. These help you to see! e. earrings

6…….. You wear these on your hands. f. belt

7…….. A piece of jewellery for your neck. g. gloves

8…….. Part of your trousers or jacket etc. where you can put things. h. necklace

9…….. You put things in this to carry them around. i. scarf

10…… You wear this around your neck to keep warm. j. pocket

Discussion

What accessories do you wear?


Vocabulary: Air travel
Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about air travel.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

plane airport meal water gate departures board

check-in desk duty free baggage seat belt overhead locker boarding card
Vocabulary: Air travel

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Write a word or words to complete the sentences.

1. The large building you go to to take a plane is called the _______________.

2. The thing you have to wear when the plane takes off is called a _______________.

3. The things you put your clothes in and carry when you go on holiday are called _______________.

4. The food you eat at set times each day are _______________.

5. The piece of paper that says your flight number and seat number is called a _______________.

The place in the airport where you show your ticket and leave your baggage is called the
6.
_______________.

7. The place in the airport where you wait to board the plane is called the _______________.

The large machine that flies people from one airport to another airport is called a
8.
_______________.

The part of the plane where you can keep your small bags and baggage is called the
9.
_______________.

10. The big electronic sign that shows flight details and gate numbers is called the _______________.

Discussion

Have you ever travelled by air?


What is the longest flight you have taken?
Vocabulary: Appearance
Do these exercises to help you learn words to describe people’s appearance.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

beautiful handsome old young tall short

fat slim thin blond hair ginger hair dark hair


Vocabulary: Appearance

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Complete the sentences with words from the previous page.

1. _______________ is the opposite of short.

2. If you eat lots of junk food, you will get _______________.

3. _______________ people are below average height.

4. _______________ is the opposite of old.

5. You are _______________ when you are 50 or 60 years old.

6. _______________ is the opposite of fat.

7. A good-looking woman is _______________.

8. _______________ is similar to thin.

9. You have _______________ if your hair is a yellow colour.

10. A good-looking man is _______________.

Discussion

Which of these words describe you or your friends?


Vocabulary: Around town
Do these exercises to help you learn words for the things around your town.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

road street lights traffic signpost traffic lights square

crossroads crossing corner bus stop roundabout pavement


Vocabulary: Around town

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Write the best word or words to complete the definitions.

1. The thing in the middle of a road that cars drive around is called a _______________.

2. The place on the road where people can cross to the other side is called a _______________.

3. The place where four roads meet is called a _______________.

4. The object by the side of the road that shows a red or green light is called a _______________.

The object near the pavement which shows the direction we should take is called a
5.
_______________.

6. The things that make the street brighter at night are called _______________.

7. The place near the road or in the park that people can walk along is called the _______________.

8. The place that cars and buses drive along is called the _______________.

The flat and empty area in the centre of town where people often meet is called the
9.
_______________.

10. The place where people stand to wait for their bus is called the _______________.

Discussion

Which of these things can you see near your home?


Vocabulary: Everyday objects
Do these exercises to help you learn words for everyday objects.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

mobile phone landline letter contact lenses purse glasses

briefcase ticket rucksack wallet keys computer


2. Check your vocabulary: multiple choice
Read the sentence and circle the correct word.

1. You use this to carry bank cards and paper money.

a. wallet b. rucksack c. briefcase

2. You need these to open the door of your house.

a. contact lenses b. keys c. landline

3. Some people wear these on their face to help them see.

a. glasses b. rucksack c. ticket

4. You use this to call people from your home.

a. wallet b. contact lenses c. landline

5. A bag that you wear on your back.

a. rucksack b. purse c. wallet

6. You use this to carry coins (metal money).

a. rucksack b. purse c. glasses

7. A written message that comes in the post.

a. computer b. landline c. letter

8. A machine for the internet or playing games.

a. computer b. glasses c. briefcase

9. A small suitcase to carry things for work.

a. wallet b. purse c. briefcase

10. You need this paper to get on a train, bus or enter a museum.

a. ticket b. letter c. keys

Discussion

Which of these objects do you always take with you when you go out?
Vocabulary: Fruit
Do these exercises to help you learn words for fruit.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

banana pear peach plum apple mango

grapes orange pineapple coconut strawberry lemon


Vocabulary: Fruit

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Write a word to complete the sentences.

1. A _______________ is a small, red fruit. It has small seeds on its surface.

2. An _______________ can be green or red. Snow White eats one and has problems!

3. A _______________ is a yellow fruit. We put it in drinks with ice.

4. A _______________ is green. It looks like an apple but it is smaller at the top than at the bottom.

5. A _______________ is round and purple. It has a stone in the middle.

6. _______________ are small and round. We use them to make wine.

7. A _______________ is a big, tropical fruit. It grows on a tree. It can be green, orange or red.

A _______________ is a big fruit with a brown shell. It is not easy to open. You eat the white part
8.
inside.

A _______________ is a soft, round fruit. It is orangey pink. It has a lot of juice and it has a stone
9.
inside.

10. A _______________ is yellow and curved.

Discussion

Do you eat a lot of fruit? What's your favourite?


Vocabulary: Health
Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about health.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

plaster doctor ambulance bandage medicine dentist

injection nurse hospital tablets chemist


Vocabulary: Health

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Write the best word to complete the sentence.

1. A _______________ takes care of you when you have a small injury or feel sick.

2. You put a _______________ on a cut to keep it clean.

3. You take _______________ to make you feel better.

4. A vehicle that takes you to the hospital very quickly is called an _______________.

5. A _______________ sells or gives you medicine.

6. An _______________ is when a nurse puts medicine and a needle into your skin.

7. A _______________ checks your teeth.

8. You go to _______________ when you feel sick or have an injury.

9. A _______________ operates on you when you are very sick.

10. You wrap a _______________ around a sore muscle or sprained ankle.

Discussion

Do you like going to hospital? Have you ever had an injection or broken a bone?
Vocabulary: Holidays
Do these exercises to help you learn words for talking about holidays.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

picnic tent campsite hotel ticket airport

baggage suitcase caravan map passport tourist


Vocabulary: Holidays

2. Check your vocabulary: matching


Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–l next to the numbers 1–12.

1…….. A person who is on holiday. a. ticket

2…….. You put your clothes and things in this when you go on holiday. b. tent

3…….. The place where you go to take a plane. c. campsite

4…….. A place to go with your tent or caravan. d. hotel

5…….. Look at this to help you find places. With this you won't get lost! e. tourist

An official document with your photo. You need it to go to a


6…….. f. picnic
different country.

7…….. When you eat outside, normally sitting on a blanket on the floor. g. baggage

You need this paper to get on a train or enter a museum, for


8…….. h. caravan
example.

9…….. A place to stay with lots of rooms. i. suitcase

10…… If you go camping, you need a caravan or a ____ to sleep in. j. map

11…… A house with wheels! k. passport

12…… Suitcases or bags that you carry when you're travelling. l. airport

Discussion

What do you usually do in the holidays?


Vocabulary: Hotels
Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about staying in a hotel.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

bedroom bathroom single bed double bed twin beds toilet

reception shower pillow towel lift manager


Vocabulary: Hotels

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Write a word or words to complete the sentences.

1. The thing you use to get dry after taking a shower is a _______________.

2. The object in a bedroom that two people can sleep on is a _______________.

3. The place in a hotel where you check in and check out is the _______________.

4. The object in a bedroom that just one person can sleep on is a _______________.

The person in a hotel who can listen to and solve the customers' problems is the
5.
_______________.

6. The room where people sleep is the _______________.

7. The room where people have a shower and brush their teeth is the _______________.

8. The thing you rest your head on when going to sleep is a _______________.

9. The electronic machine that carries people to a different floor is the _______________.

10. The machine that provides water that we use to wash our body and hair is a _______________.

Discussion

When was the last time you stayed in a hotel?


Do you like staying in hotels?
Vocabulary: Jobs
Do these exercises to help you learn different types of jobs.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct job in the box below the picture.

receptionist cleaner shop assistant nurse doctor engineer

office worker teacher hairdresser lawyer police officer


Vocabulary: Jobs

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Write the name of a job to complete the sentences.

A _______________ and a _______________ work in a hospital or clinic and take care of you
1.
when you are ill.

2. An _______________ designs and builds large buildings or bridges.

3. A _______________ keeps an office, school or hotel clean and tidy.

4. Someone who works in a school classroom and helps students is called a _______________.

5. A person who works in a court and can help people on trial is called a _______________.

6. Someone who cuts and styles your hair to make it look good is called a _______________.

7. Someone who helps you in a shop when you want to buy something is called a _______________.

8. A person who works to stop crime is a _______________.

A _______________ works at the front desk of a building and welcomes visitors and answers the
9.
phone.

10. An _______________ works for a company and usually uses a computer and phone.

Discussion

What job would you like to do in the future?


Vocabulary: Meals and cooking
Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about meals and ways of cooking.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

breakfast lunch dinner cook boil microwave

roast steam burn fry bake grill


Vocabulary: Meals and cooking

2. Check your vocabulary: multiple choice


Read the sentence and circle the correct word.

1. This is how we make bread and cakes.

a. bake b. boil c. fry

2. This is when you cook something for too long and it becomes black.

a. burn b. microwave c. grill

3. We must do this to some foods before we can eat them.

a. lunch b. cook c. dinner

4. This is when we use the hot air from boiling water to cook something.

a. fry b. grill c. steam

5. This is when we use a small machine to make food or drink hot again.

a. burn b. microwave c. bake

6. This is how we cook chicken in an oven.

a. roast b. burn c. lunch

7. This is how we cook sausages under heat.

a. burn b. grill c. roast

8. This is when we cook something in lots of hot fat or oil.

a. fry b. microwave c. grill

9. This is how we make water very hot.

a. roast b. steam c. boil

10. We eat this meal at night.

a. dinner b. breakfast c. lunch

11. We eat this meal in the middle of the day.

a. grill b. breakfast c. lunch

12. We eat this meal in the morning.

a. breakfast b. lunch c. dinner

Discussion

Do you sometimes cook for your friends or family? What type of food can you cook?
Vocabulary: Meat and fish
Do these exercises to help you learn words for meat and fish.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

burgers sausages steak bacon chicken lamb

fish crab prawns duck ham beef


Vocabulary: Meat and fish

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Write a word to complete the sentences.

1. The meat that comes from a cow is called _______________.

2. The meat that comes from a sheep is called _______________.

3. The large piece of meat that comes from a pig's leg is called _______________.

Thin slices of meat that come from a pig and are often served for breakfast are called
4.
_______________.

5. The meat of a sea animal that has a hard shell and five pairs of legs is called _______________.

6. Long, round pieces of meat, usually made from pork are called _______________.

7. The meat that comes from a bird that lives in fresh water is called _______________.

8. The grilled or fried meat that comes from the back of a cow is called _______________.

Discussion

Do you eat a lot of meat? Do you know anyone who is a vegetarian?


Vocabulary: Nature
Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about nature.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

flower tree sky hill plant river

grass forest fire sea mountain island


Vocabulary: Nature

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Write a word to complete the sentences.

1. A _______________ is a flow of water that crosses land.

2. An area of land that is surrounded by water is an _______________.

3. The colourful part of a plant is a _______________. It doesn't normally last a long time.

4. The water we can see at the beach is the _______________.

5. The blue space above us is the _______________.

6. A green plant that grows on the ground in the park and in the garden is _______________.

7. A _______________ is an area with many trees.

A tall plant that has a thick, brown wooden stem is a _______________. It has branches and
8.
leaves.

9. A _______________ is a very high area of land. Like a really big hill!

10. The light and heat produced by burning is called _______________.

Discussion

Do you like to spend time in the city or near nature? Why?


Vocabulary: Places in a town
Do these exercises to help you learn words for places in a town.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

train station library café school cinema sports centre

post office bank factory bus stop supermarket castle


Vocabulary: Places in a town

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Write a word or words to complete the sentences.

1. A _______________ is a place which deals with money.

2. A _______________ is a place where people go to learn in a class.

3. A _______________ is a place where you catch the bus.

4. A _______________ is a place where you borrow books.

5. A _______________ is a place where you send letters and parcels.

6. A _______________ is a place which makes something in big quantities.

7. A _______________ is a place where you can have a drink or a snack.

8. To catch a train, you go to the train _______________.

9. A _______________ is a place where you see films.

10. A _______________ is a big, strong building used in the past to protect the town.

Discussion

Which places do you like going to where you live?


Vocabulary: Restaurants
Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about things you find in a restaurant.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

menu knife fork spoon cup glass

meal plate bill waiter waitress chef


Vocabulary: Restaurants

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Write a word to complete the sentences.

1. A _______________ is a man who takes your order and brings you your food.

2. The _______________ is a piece of paper that tells you the cost of your meal.

3. A _______________ is a person who cooks food in a restaurant.

4. We often use a _______________ at the same time as a knife. You can pick up food with it.

5. Your food is normally served on a _______________. It is flat and round.

6. A _______________ is a woman who takes your order and brings you your food.

7. You can use a _______________ to cut your food into smaller pieces.

8. You use a _______________ to eat ice cream or soup.

9. You look at the _______________ when deciding what food to order.

10. You drink water from a _______________.

Discussion

Do you often go to restaurants with your friends or family?


Vocabulary: Shopping
Do these exercises to help you learn words to talk about shopping.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

cash coin credit card supermarket shop assistant shop window

customer trolley receipt basket checkout shelf


Vocabulary: Shopping

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Write a word or words to complete the sentences.

1. Money in the form of coins or notes (and not a card) is called _______________.

2. A person who is buying something in a shop is a _______________.

3. The _______________ is the place where you pay for things in a supermarket.

4. A _______________ is a small piece of metal money.

A _______________ is the place where goods for sale are displayed. It can be metal or wood and
5.
attached to a wall.

A _______________ has wheels. We push it around a supermarket and put things we want to buy
6.
in it.

We carry a _______________ in a supermarket when we go shopping. We put things we want to


7.
buy in here.

8. After we pay for our goods, the shop assistant gives us a _______________.

Discussion

Do you like going food shopping in your local supermarket?


Do you like going shopping for clothes?
How often do you go shopping?
Vocabulary: Technology
Do these exercises to help you learn words for technology.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct words in the boxes below the pictures.

laptop Wi-Fi computer touchscreen game text message

email mouse mobile keyboard website screen


Vocabulary: Technology

2. Check your vocabulary: matching


Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to the numbers 1–10.

An electronic machine. You use it for going on the internet, storing


1…….. a. laptop
information and playing games.

2…….. An electronic letter. b. game

3…….. You can play this on the computer for fun. c. keyboard

4…….. You use this to write on a computer. It has letters or characters on. d. mobile

5…….. A computer that you can travel with. e. email

6…….. Your personal telephone. f. screen

7…….. You use this to move and click on a computer. g. computer

8…….. The part of your computer where you see the pictures or words. h. website

9…….. Google, YouTube and Wikipedia are types of … i. Wi-Fi

10…… Internet connection without wires or cables. j. mouse

Discussion

Which of the things in these vocabulary exercises do you use most?


Vocabulary: Vegetables
Do these exercises to help you learn words for vegetables.

1. Check your vocabulary: picture matching


Write the correct word in the box below the picture.

cucumber pepper tomato peas carrot cabbage

potato cauliflower lettuce onion sweetcorn aubergine


Vocabulary: Vegetables

2. Check your vocabulary: gap fill


Write a word to complete the sentences.

1. _______________ are round and green. They grow in large numbers.

2. An _______________ is round and light brown. It can make you cry!

3. A _______________ is a vegetable with thick green leaves.

4. A _______________ can be red, green or yellow. We eat them in salads.

5. A _______________ has light green leaves that we eat in salads.

A _______________ grows in the ground and we must cook it before we eat it. It is used to make
6.
chips.

7. A _______________ is red and round. We can eat it in salads.

8. A _______________ is long and green. We can eat it in salads or sandwiches.

9. _______________ is yellow. The small parts are the same size as peas.

10. A _______________ is a long, thin and orange vegetable.

Discussion

Which vegetables do you like to eat? Which do you hate?


Game: Wordshake
Write a letter in each space

You are set a time limit of 3 minutes. In that time you must spell as many words as
possible. The words, of course must be real words, spelt correctly and must contain
between 3 and 7 letters. A letter cannot be used twice in the same word.
When forming your word, you can select letters from any position.

Scoring
Points are awarded depending on the number of letters in the word

3 letters = 1 point 4 letters = 2 points 5 letters = 3 points

6 letters = 4 points 7 letters = 7 points

Plural nouns and verb tenses are all allowed. People's names, abbreviations,
contractions, hyphenated words and foreign words are not accepted.
Let´s Learn English
Writing
Writing skills practice: A for and against essay – exercises
Look at the essay and do the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills.

Preparation
Are these arguments for or against reality TV shows? Write them in the correct group.

People on reality shows have


There are lots of different types Some competitions are very
fun experiences and meet new
of reality shows. difficult or dangerous.
people.

They can discover The winners win great Reality shows are
They are fun to watch.
talented people. prizes. always the same.

People spend a lot of money on Reality TV is not an easy way Some people on reality shows
their phones when they vote. to become famous. behave badly.

for reality TV shows against reality TV shows


1. Check your understanding: multiple selection
Which of these arguments are mentioned in the essay? Tick six ideas.

1. They can discover talented people.

2. Reality shows are always the same.

3. Some people on reality shows behave badly.

4. People on reality shows have fun experiences and meet new people.

5. Some competitions are very difficult or dangerous.

6. There are lots of different types of reality shows.

7. They are fun to watch with your friends.

8. Reality TV is not an easy way to become famous.

9. People spend a lot of money on their phones when they vote.

10. The winners win great prizes.

2. Check your writing: reordering – essay structure


Write numbers 1–4 to put the paragraph topics from the essay in the correct order.

Conclusion – writer’s opinion

Introduction – the situation

Arguments for reality TV shows

Arguments against reality TV shows


3. Check your writing: rewriting sentences – linking words
Rewrite the sentences using the word or phrase in brackets. You may need to change the punctuation.

1. Reality shows are all the same but many people still watch them. (however,)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
We can discover talented people on reality TV and we can vote for the ones we like the most.
2.
(furthermore,)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. One positive thing about reality TV is that it shows normal people. (one advantage of)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. My first point is that reality TV is fun to watch. (firstly,)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. Also, you can learn many new things. (in addition,)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

6. The opposite argument is that reality TV might set a bad example for young children. (on the other
hand,)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Discussion

What are your views on reality TV?


Are these types of shows popular in your country?
Have you written a for or against essay before? What topics could you write about?
Writing skills practice: A for and against essay – writing practice
Write a for and against essay. Think about these questions:
 What topic will you write about?
 What are the arguments for it?
 What are the arguments against it?
 What’s your opinion about it?
Writing skills practice: A letter to a friend – exercises
Look at the exam question and letter and do the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills.

Preparation
Write the phrases in the correct group.

How’s everything Hope to hear from Thanks for your letter and
Take care.
going? you soon. telling me all your news.

Sorry I haven’t written


Say hello to your Please write It was great to hear
sooner. I’ve been away
family and friends. back soon. from you the other day.
on holiday.

to begin a letter to end a letter


1. Check your understanding: true or false
Circle True or False for these sentences.

1. Dani is a high-school student. True False

2. Dani thinks Friday is the best day of the week. True False

3. Dani likes French. True False

4. On Friday Dani has an ICT class before her French class. True False

5. Mr King is the PE teacher. True False

6. Dani goes to the sports centre to play basketball. True False

2. Check your writing: matching – questions and answers


Match the questions with the answers and write a–f next to the numbers 1–6.

Not much! I like to spend time with my family and we have a big
Why do you like
1…….. a. lunch together on Sunday. I sometimes go shopping with my
summer?
friends on Saturday or visit my grandparents.

I love it because I usually go to the beach and there’s no school! I


What’s your favourite
2…….. b. love swimming in the sea and playing beach volleyball. It's
sport?
definitely the best season.

That's difficult! I like Mr Kelly. He teaches art. He's kind, creative


What’s your favourite
3…….. c. and always shows us new artists and ways to make art. He's
subject at school?
really cool!

What's your least Probably drama. I just don't feel comfortable acting or performing
4…….. favourite subject at d. in front of other people, but I like watching my friends perform on
school? stage!

Who's your favourite I love them all! But I play tennis twice a week at school and also
5…….. e.
teacher at school? after school on Fridays. I’m getting quite good at it.

What do you usually do Definitely art. I’m good at drawing and painting. I spend all my
6…….. f.
at the weekend? free time drawing pictures and one day I’d like to be a designer.
3. Check your writing: error correction – punctuation
Correct the punctuation mistakes and write the sentences on the line below. Remember to use capital
letters, apostrophes, full stops and question marks.

1. you asked about my favourite day of the week. well, its definitely thursday

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. on thursday we study french, english and chemistry

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. after school we often go to davids house

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. at the weekend i visit my grandparents house

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. whats your favourite day of the week

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. hope to hear from you soon

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Discussion

What’s your favourite day of the week, and why?


What’s your least favourite day of the week, and why?
Writing skills practice: A letter to a friend – writing practice
Answer the exam question and write your letter below. Think about these questions: What’s your favourite
day? What do you usually do, and who with? What do you do in the morning, afternoon and evening?
Writing skills practice: A short story – exercises
Look at the short story and do the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills.

Preparation
Match the part of the story to what usually happens in it and write a–c next to the numbers 1–3.

1…….. beginning a. a problem or difficulty is introduced

2…….. middle b. the problem or difficulty is resolved

3…….. ending c. the characters and the situation are introduced


1. Check your understanding: multiple choice – choose a title
Circle the best title for the story.

a. The accident

b. The surprise

c. My lucky day

2. Check your understanding: true or false


Circle True or False for these sentences.

1. Katia didn't want to celebrate her birthday. True False

2. Katia was the first person to arrive at the Italian restaurant. True False

3. Katia waited outside the restaurant for 30 minutes. True False

4. Jonty is Katia's closest friend. True False

5. Katia went home after waiting for her friends for an hour. True False

6. Katia's friends hadn't forgotten her birthday. True False

3. Check your writing: matching – story structure


Match the parts of the story with the examples and write a–d next to the number 1–4.

1…….. beginning a. ‘So they hadn’t forgotten and in the end it was the best birthday ever.’

‘Then she called Jonty, Alex and Yoko, but they didn’t answer either.
2…….. middle b.
“What’s going on?” she said to herself.’

‘They were meeting at Mamma Mia’s, her favourite Italian restaurant,


3…….. ending c.
for a special birthday dinner.’

‘Suddenly the lights went on and all her friends jumped up and
4…….. final line d.
shouted “Surprise!”.’
4. Check your writing: grouping – adjectives and adverbs
Write the words in the correct group.

unexpected freezing quickly nervously

sadly exciting huge quietly

slowly enjoyable unexpectedly happily

strange patiently awful fantastic

adjectives adverbs

5. Check your writing: error correction – punctuation


Rewrite the sentences with the correct punctuation.

1. Where does he live she asked

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. I can’t believe what’s happened he said

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Follow that car she shouted

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. Why doesn't he call me back she asked herself

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Discussion

Have you ever had a special birthday celebration?


Do you like writing stories?
Writing skills practice: A short story – writing practice
Look at the exam question and write the short story.

Exam question

Your teacher has asked you to write a short story with the title ‘The surprise’.

Think about:
 the beginning: who are the characters? What situation are they in?
 the middle: what problem or difficulty do they have?
 the ending: how is the problem or difficulty resolved?
Writing skills practice: An email to a new friend – exercises
Look at the email and do the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills.

Preparation
Write a number (1-6) to put these parts of an email to a friend in order.

……… Closing – Write back soon and tell me about your family.

……… Your name – Lucinda

……… Opening greeting - Hi Jo

……… Body of email – I go to my local high school. It's great because I've got loads of friends there and ...

……… Closing greeting – Best wishes

……… Introduction and reason for writing – My name's Lucinda. Let me tell you a little about myself and
my family. ...
1. Check your understanding: gap fill
Complete the sentences using the sentence ends in the box.

and computers and dog, Cookie go roller-skating

with Jo and Steph to Marco to the café and use the Wi-Fi

1. Sara sent an email ______________________________.

2. Sara lives in London with her family ______________________________.

3. Sara likes studying maths ______________________________.

4. Sara is close friends ______________________________.

5. After school Sara and her friends go ______________________________.

6. Sara likes to play hockey and ______________________________.

2. Check your writing: reordering – making sentences


Write a number in the brackets to put these words in the correct order. Then write the sentence below.

1. name’s (__) Sara (__) My (__) and (__) fifteen (__) I’m (__)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. school (__) are (__) subjects (__) Maths and ICT (__) I like (__) and (__) my favourite (__)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. when I (__) want to (__) I (__) school (__) computers (__) leave (__) work with (__)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. What (__) you (__) ? (__) subjects (__) do (__) like (__) at school (__)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. hockey (__) play (__) the (__) At (__) I sometimes (__) weekend (__)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. and (__) Write soon (__) yourself (__) me (__) tell (__) about (__)

………………………………………………………………………………………………….

Discussion

Do you have a penfriend who you write letters or emails to?


How often do you write?
Writing skills practice: An email to a new friend – writing practice
Look at the exam question and write the email.

Exam question
You have a new penfriend called Alex. This is the end of Alex’s last email to you:
Write back soon and tell me all about yourself! I’d love to hear about your school
and your family too.
Best wishes
Alex
Write a reply email to Alex.
Writing skills practice: An invitation to a party – exercises
Look at the exam question and answer and do the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills.

Preparation
What information do you need to write on an invitation to a birthday party? Tick () five things.

1. the place the party will be held 5. how to get there

2. the date the party will be held 6. what to bring

3. your date of birth 7. what to say

4. the time the party will start 8. your passport number


1. Check your understanding: multiple choice
Circle the best answer to these questions.

1. When is Edu's birthday party?

a. this week b. next week

2. How does Edu know Lisa?

a. They are brother and sister. b. They go to school together.

3. What should Lisa take to the party?

a. drinks and some snacks b. Petra, Karl, Marco and Rob

4. Where does Edu live?

a. next to the park b. next to Greenfield Avenue

5. What day is Edu's birthday party?

a. Friday b. Saturday

6. Which of the following does Edu not mention in his invitation?

a. the place the party will be held b. the time the party will be held

2. Check your writing: gap fill – talking about arrangements


Rewrite the sentences about the future using either the present continuous or 'going to + verb'.

1. We’re meeting at six o’clock. Rewrite using ‘going to + verb’.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
2. They’re catching a bus to the town centre. Rewrite using ‘going to + verb’.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
He’s going to play football on Saturday morning. Rewrite using the present continuous for future
3.
use.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
4. We’re having a holiday in Greece this year. Rewrite using ‘going to + verb’.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
5. She’s going to go to the cinema after dinner. Rewrite using the present continuous for future use.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
6. My train is leaving in 10 minutes. Rewrite using ‘going to + verb’.

………………………………………………………………………………………………….
3. Check your writing: multiple selection – time references
Circle the words that can complete these sentences. You can circle more than one answer.

1. We always watch a DVD ___ Friday night.

a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at

2. Can you come to my house party ___ Sunday afternoon?

a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at

3. The party will start ___ about 10 o'clock.

a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at

4. I will pick you up ___ morning after breakfast.

a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at

5. Please reply to me by ___ evening.

a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at

6. My family and I usually go shopping ___ the morning.

a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at

7. I am looking forward to seeing you ___ Saturday.

a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at

8. Are you going to Tom's party ___ weekend?

a. next b. tomorrow c. on d. in e. at
4. Check your writing: gap fill – completing an invitation
Complete the invitation with a phrase from the box.

Hope you can come next to the library Would you like to

We’re going to coming over at 2 p.m.

Dear Suki

How are you? I’m having a garden party next Sunday.


_______________________ come? It’ll be lots of fun and there’ll be
1

loads of people there. 2_______________________ have a barbecue, so


bring some meat and fizzy drinks.

My house is on King’s Avenue, 3_______________________. You can see


it’s my house because I have a pink door!

It’s going to rain in the morning, so how about


4
_______________________?

It should be lots of fun. 5_______________________ and see you soon,

Barry

RSVP

Discussion

Are you going to have a party for your next birthday?


Have you received any party invitations recently?
What other types of invitations do you send?
Writing skills practice: An invitation to a party – writing practice

Look at the exam question and write the email. Make sure you give all the information needed.
Writing skills practice: An opinion essay – exercises
Look at the essay and do the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills.

Preparation
Are these points about Video games or Sports? Circle the correct subject.

1. You can play basketball, water-ski or dance in your own room. Video games Sports

2. You can play them outside in the fresh air. Video games Sports

3. It's the best way to stay physically fit and healthy. Video games Sports

4. You can play them even when the weather is bad. Video games Sports

5. You can compete with people all over the world via the internet. Video games Sports
1. Check your understanding: multiple selection
Tick the six points which are mentioned in the essay.

1. There are a lot of different types of games.

2. Video games are fun to play with your friends.

3. Video games allow you to play many different sports.

4. You can compete with people all over the world via the internet.

5. Playing video games is the best way to stay physically fit and healthy.

6. It's better to do exercise outside in the fresh air.

7. You can play video games even when the weather is bad.

8. Playing sport is more intense exercise than playing video games.

2. Check your writing: matching – useful words and phrases


Match the words and phrases that have the same meaning and write them below.

In addition, … First of all, … Nowadays, … In fact, …

In conclusion, … I believe that … I disagree that …

1. Today, … _______________

2. Firstly, … _______________

3. Also, … _______________

4. I think that … _______________

5. I don’t think that … _______________

6. Actually, … _______________

7. To sum up, … _______________

Discussion

Are video games really a good way to keep fit? What do you think?
Writing skills practice: An opinion essay – writing practice
Look at the exam question and write the essay.

Exam question
Your teacher has asked you to write an opinion essay with the title ‘Are video games a good way to
keep fit?’
Write the essay below and give your opinion.
Writing skills practice: Someone I admire – exercises
Look at the description and do the exercises to practise and improve your writing skills.

Preparation
Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a-g next to the number 1-7.

1…….. kind a. having a positive feeling of pleasure and satisfaction


2…….. shy b. behaving in a pleasant way to other people
3…….. friendly c. having a lot of belief in yourself
4…….. happy d. being generous to other people and thinking about other people's feelings
5…….. hard-working e. being nervous or uncomfortable with other people
6…….. serious f. thinking a lot and not joking or laughing very much
7…….. confident g. doing a lot of work all the time and keeping busy
1. Check your understanding: multiple choice
Circle the best word or phrase to complete these sentences.

1. Laura currently lives in London / Bristol / Germany .

2. Laura started dancing when she was 5 / 6 / 19 .

3. Laura goes to university and studies German / dance / photography .

4. Laura has won prizes for her photography / dancing / language skills .

5. Laura's dream is to be a German teacher / professional dancer / professional photographer .

6. Laura is very busy and hard-working / beautiful and kind / fit and strong .

2. Check your writing: grouping – vocabulary about appearance


Write the words in the correct group. Some words can be added to more than one group.

long tall brown blue wavy green

overweight average build grey short straight

slim curly blond shoulder-length medium height

eyes hair height build


3. Check your writing: gap fill – completing a description
Complete the description with words from the box.

hard-working sad brother creative young successful

fit dream better patient blond London

Someone I admire is my 1_______________ David. He is seven years older than me so


he is 23 now. He has recently moved to 2_______________ for his new job. He is very
friendly, 3_______________ and he has a good sense of humour. He is tall and has
short 4_______________ hair.

David has loved computer games since he was a child. Now he designs new computer
games so he is very 5_______________. He can also speak Chinese very well and his
6
_______________ is to work in China in the future.

David is also very 7_______________ because he loves to play sports, especially


football. When I visit him in London he often takes me to watch live football! It's great.

When we were 8_______________ we used to play football in the garden, but he was
much 9_______________ than me!

David doesn't have a lot of free time these days because he works so hard. I really
admire how 10_______________ he is and how 11_______________ he has been in his
career. I always look forward to visiting him but I will be 12_______________ if he moves
to China.

Discussion

Who do you admire among your friends and family?


Do you have a role model?
Writing skills practice: Someone I admire – writing practice
Write a description of someone you admire. Think about:
 his/her appearance
 his/her personality
 his/her talents that you admire
 his/her achievements.
Let´s Learn English
Songs
Adore You by Harry Styles

1. Watch the video and listen carefully to the introduction narrated by Rosalía.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yezDEWako8U

• Now, state your opinion. Do you agree with the following quote?

“Loneliness is an ocean full of travelers trying to find their place in the world but without friendship we’re
lost and left with no hope, no home, no harbor.”

• Say one thing you’ve watched in the video or that has called your attention.

2. Listen again and fill in the gaps.

THROUGH – EYES – LOVE - MINE – INSIDE – RAINBOW – BELIEVE – STRAWBERRY – EVER (x2)

Walk in your___________ paradise (paradise)


___________ lipstick state of mind (state of mind)
I get so lost inside your ___________
Would you ___________ it?

You don't have to say you ___________ me


You don't have to say nothing
You don't have to say you're ___________

Honey
I'd walk ___________ fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh, honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ___________ do
Like it's the only thing I'll ___________ do

3. Put the sentences in the right order.

( )You don't have to say you love me


( ) Lately you've been on my mind
( ) I just wanna tell you somethin'
( ) Would you believe it?
( )Brown skin and lemon over ice
( )You're wonder under summer sky

CHORUS

It's the only thing I'll ever do


It's the only thing I'll ever do
It's the only thing I'll ever do
It's the only thing I'll ever do

It's the only thing I'll ever do


It's the only thing I'll ever do
It's the only thing I'll ever do
It's the only thing I'll ever do

(Aah)
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Oh, honey
I'd walk through fire for you
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
(Ah-ah-ah, it's the only thing I'll ever do)
(It's the only thing I'll ever do)
I'd walk through fire for you (it's the only thing I'll ever do)
Just let me adore you
Oh, honey (aah, it's the only thing I'll ever do)
Oh, honey (aah, it's the only thing I'll ever do)
I'd walk through fire for you (it's the only thing I'll ever do)
Just let me adore you (it's the only thing I'll ever do)

Oh, honey
Just let me adore you
Like it's the only thing I'll ever do
Beautiful by Christina Aguilera
1) Complete with the words from the box

IT`S – NOW - IT`S – BREATHE - I – I’M - WONDERFUL

Every day ______ so __________


Then suddenly ______ hard to ______
______ and then ______get insecure
From all the pain ______ so ashamed

2) Match

I am beautiful Yes words can't bring me down, oh no


Words can't bring me down I am beautiful
In every single way No matter what they say
So don't you bring me down today

3) Complete with the words from the box

I T - PIECES - YOU’RE – PUZZLE - FRIENDS

To all your ______ ______ delirious


So consumed in all your doom, ooh
Trying hard to fill the emptiness
The _____ gone, left the ______ undone
Ain't that the way _______ is

TODAY – YOU – THEY – ARE – DOWN - WORDS

You _____ beautiful


No matter what _____ say
_______ can't bring you down, oh no
______ are beautiful
In every single way
Yes words can't bring you _______, oh no
So don't you bring me down _______

4) Put the sentences in the correct order

___ The sun will always shine (the sun will always, always, shine)
___ No matter what we say (no matter what we say)
___ And tomorrow we might awake on the other side
___ No matter what we do (no matter what we do)
___ Full of beautiful mistakes
___ We're the song inside the tune (yeah, oh yeah)
___ And everywhere we go (and everywhere we go)
'Cause we are beautiful
No matter what they say
Yes words won't bring us down, oh no
We are beautiful
In every single way
Yes words can't bring us down, oh no
So don't you bring me down today

Oh, oh oh
Don't you bring me down today, yeah
Don't you bring me down, ooh
Today

Class Discussion:
➢ What does the song want us to reflect on?
➢ Have you ever felt bad because of mean things told to you?
➢ What things should be changed in society/people?
Helium by Sia
I ______________ (try-present continuous) but I keep falling down
I cry out but nothing ____________ (come-present simple) now
I'm giving my all and I know peace will come
I never ____________ (want-past simple) to need someone
CHORUS:
Yeah, I wanted to play tough, thought I _________ (can-past simple) do all this on my own
But even Superwoman sometimes ___________ (need-past simple) Superman's soul
Help me out of this hell
Your love ____________ (lift - present simple) me up like helium
Your love lifts me up when I________ (be - present simple) down, down, down,
when I__________ (hit-present perfect) the ground
You___________ (be-present simple) all I need…

And if you let go, I_____________ (float-future simple) towards the sun
I'm stronger 'cause you fill me up
But when the fear ____________ (come-present simple) and I drift towards the ground
I am lucky that you're around
(CHORUS REPEATED)
Choose from the words in the box to complete the last part of the song. Then listen and
check.
You lift me up _________ I am found BEFORE AND
You lift me up _________ I hit the ground WHEN BEFORE
You lift me up __________ I am down, down, down
You lift me up ___________ I hit the ground (x2)
Your love ….

Find in the song words or phrases meaning the following:

- Hard: ____________ - collide: _____________


- Fright: ____________ - elevate: ____________
- Complete: _____ ____ - collapse: ______ ______
- Opposite of weaker: _____________ - similar to: __________
- Scream: ______________ - floor: __________
- In direction to: ______________ - sad: ____________
- Fortunate: _____________ - be near: _____ ________
Song "Just Give Me A Reason" by Pink
I. Before listening

1) What do you know about Pink?


2) What do you think the song is going to be about by looking at the title?

II. Listen to the song and complete.

1) Fill in the blanks with the correct verb

Right from the start


You _______ a thief
You _______ my heart
And I your willing victim
I let you _____ the parts of me
That ____n’t all that pretty
And with every touch you _____ them

Now you've been talking in your sleep, oh, oh


Things you never ______ to me, oh, oh
Tell me that you ___ _____ enough
Of our love, our love

2) Match the sentences

Chorus
Just give me the stars
Just a little not broken just bent
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can in the scars on our hearts
It's in learn to love again
It's been written learn to love again
We're bit's enough
And we can a reason

3) Correct the mistakes

I'm sorry I don't understanding


Where all of this is come from
I thought that we are fine
(Oh, we have everything)
Your head runs wild again
My dear we still had everything
And it was all in your mind
(Yeah, but this was happening)

You've been had real bad dreams, oh, oh


You still lying so close to me, oh, oh
There’ll be nothing more than empty sheets
Between our love, our love
Oh, our love, our love
4) Match the sentences

Chorus
Just give me stopped
Just a little not broken just bent
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can in the scars on my hearts
I never learn to love again
You’re still written learn to love again
You're bit's enough
And we can a reason

5) Fill in the blanks with the correct verb

Oh, tear ducts and rust


I________ it for us
We ___________ dust
But our love ____enough
You_________it in
You__________a drink
No nothing is as bad as it ______
We_______clean

6) Match the sentences

Chorus
Just give me the stars
Just a little not broken just bent
Just a second we're not broken just bent
And we can in the scars on our hearts
It's in learn to love again
It's been written learn to love again
That we're bit's enough
And we can a reason

Chorus

Oh, we can learn to love again


Oh, we can learn to love again
Oh, oh, that we're not broken just bent
And we can learn to love again

III. Discuss

Give your opinion about the song. Do you like the song? Why? Why not?
Perfect by Ed Sheeran.
TEST YOUR MEMORY!!!

1-Memory Game: Watch the video once. Then


try to complete the following tasks:

What is the boy looking at the beginning?

How many boys come into the café?

What time of the year do you think it is? Why?

How many people are wearing woolen caps?

How many have a moustache?

Mention all the winter clothes you can see.

What color are the helmets of the main characters?

What musical instrument is he playing?

Which winter sport is shown in the video?

Underline the action verbs that appear in the video.

Traveling/swimming/Singing/Reading/Walking/Phoning/Skiing/Racing

Eating/Dancing/playing cards/cycling/

How many bottles are there on the table?

What is written on the screen in the shelter?

What color is the jacket of the man who sells pizza?

How many animals can you see?

List all the parts of the house/furniture/tableware you can see.


2-Listen to the song and fill in the missing words.

I ________________ a love for me


Darling just dive right in
And follow my lead
Well I __________ a girl beautiful and sweet
I never __________ you were the someone waiting for me
'Cause we _______ just kids when we _________in love

Not knowing what it was


I will not give you up this __________
But darling, just kiss me slow, your heart is all I ___________
And in your ___________ you're holding mine

Baby, I'm ____________ in the dark with you between my ______


Barefoot on the grass, ______________ to our favorite song
When you _______ you looked a mess, I ________ underneath my breath
But you ____________ it, darling, you look perfect tonight

Well I found a woman, ____________than anyone I know


She ___________ my dreams, I hope that someday I'll share her home
I found a love, to carry more than just my secrets
To carry love, to carry children of our own
We _______ still kids, but we're so in love
Fighting against all odds
I know we'll be alright this time
Darling, just hold my ________
Be my girl, I'll be your man
I see my future in your eyes

Baby, I'm dancing in the ______, with you between my arms


Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
When I ______ you in that dress, looking so beautiful
I _________ deserve this, darling, you look perfect tonight

Baby, I'm dancing in the dark, with you between my arms


Barefoot on the grass, listening to our favorite song
I have faith in what I see
Now I know I have met an angel in person
And she looks perfect
I don't deserve this
You look perfect tonight
3-Underline all the verbs in the simple past tense. Complete the
following chart.
Irregular Verbs.

Infnitive Simple Past

Vocabulary:Match the words with their correct definition.

Follow the lead not wearing anything on your feet

Give something/somebody up to do the same thing that someone else has


done
Whisper To abandon some task or goal.

Own great trust or confidence in something or


someone
Barefoot to have something that belongs to you,
especially because you have bought it
Deserve Keep something with you or maintain the air
that you take into your lungs
Faith to speak or say with soft, quiet, hushed
sounds, esp. with little or no vibration of
the vocal cords
Breath The action of taking air into your lungs

Hold to have earned or to be given something


because of the way you have behaved or
the qualities you have:
Song: “Rude” by Magic
I- Before listening
1) What do you know about Magic?
2- What do you think the song is going to be about by looking at the title?
II- Listen to the song and complete
1) Fill in the blanks with the correct tense
Saturday morning __________ (jump) out of bed
And ________ (put) on my best suit
______ (get) in my car and _______ (race) like a jet
All the way to you
_______ (knock) on your door with heart in my hand
To ask you a question
'Cause I _______ (know) that you're an old-fashioned man, yeah

2) Match the sentences

Can I have your daughter get your blessing 'til the day I die
Say yes, say yes 'cause I need for the rest of my life?
You say I'll never the answer is “No”
Tough luck, my friend, but to know

3) Put the sentences in the order

gotta / rude / so / you / Why / be / ?


know / too / I’m / Don’t / human / you / ?
rude / gotta / be / Why / you / so / ?
her / anyway / gonna / I’m / marry /

 Rude
 Marry that girl
 Marry that girl
 Marry that girl
 Why you gotta be so
 And we'll be a family
 Marry her anyway
 Yeah, no matter what you say

4) Fill in the blanks


I hate ______ (do) this, you ________ (leave) no choice
Can't live without her
Love me or hate me we_______ (be) boys
Standing at that altar
Or we ________ (run) away
To another galaxy, you know
You know she_____ (be) in love with me
She_______ (go) anywhere I go
(2 and 3 are repeated three times)

III- Discuss.
• What is the main problem presented in the song? Who do you agree with?

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