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

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

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 HELP WITH WRITING 5 Put these sentences together. Use the words/phrases in brackets.
Paragraphs (1); connecting
words (2): after, when, and 1 I left the party. I went home. (after) After I left the party I went home.
then 2 Martin had dinner. He watched TV. (and then)
3 Match a–e to paragraphs 1–5 in
the text.
a meeting Keira
3 I got home. I phoned my brother. (when)
b at the theatre
c 1 introduction
d at the restaurant
4 I finished the report. I went to bed. (after)
e the end of the evening
TIPS • We usually start a new
paragraph when we talk about
a different place or time. 5 Gwyneth did her homework. She went out. (and then)
• 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 took some
photos.
6 Rowan finished university. He went to the USA. (after)
7 I left university. I travelled for six months. (when)
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
Where did you go?
Who did you go with?
2
What did you do there
(food, drink, music, etc.)?
What did you like about it?
Where did you go after that? 3
Did you have a good time?
When did you get home? 4
What did you do when you got home?
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.

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