PRACTICE 1

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Jobs we’d like to do

Artur
I’ve always enjoyed playing computer games, and I’d like to make them when I’m older. My cousin works in IT
and makes cartoons and games, so I asked him if I could go to work with him. I learned so much, including
how to draw a simple cartoon. But it was really tiring – all I wanted to do was relax at the end of the day, not
play computer games!

Mika
I love sport the most and want to teach it when I’m older. I’m good at basketball, but I need to work harder in
rugby lessons, so I can teach different sports. After school, I want to go to college and study sports science.
After that, I want to help with after-school clubs and lessons. My uncle is a teacher so I plan to ask him if I can
give drinks to the players at the American football club next week.

Henri
I play a lot of musical instruments including the piano and guitar and would love to have a career in music. Last
year, I received a prize for the best young musician in my town. I want to study music at university. I probably
won’t get work as a musician after school so I might have to get a job in a café or restaurant first. My dream is
to be paid to play in a group and travel around the world.
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School boat festival

Elena
Our class heard about the school boat festival in our science class. Our teacher explained that we had to make
several different boats so we could learn what makes boats float on water. First, my group made a sailing boat,
but when we sailed it in the school swimming pool, it sank because there were holes in the wood! So, we
decided to make a boat from old plastic bottles and that didn’t sink under the water!

Astrid
The boats our class built for the school boat festival were amazing. Our technology teacher showed us a video
about how boats and ships are built. Then she told us to make a model of a ship using wood, plastic and
metal. After that, we had to make a short film that explained how we made our model of a ship. Then we took
our models to the local park and sailed them on the lake.

Kumiko
We were really excited and stopped talking when the headteacher told us about the school boat festival at our
whole school morning meeting. We decided to make a model of a Viking long boat and give it to our English
teacher because her husband is Danish, and she’s leaving at the end of the school year to go and work in his
country. We didn’t want to sail it on the river in case it sank!
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Joining a ballroom dancing club

By Pippa Cartwright

When I started college, I wanted to find a club to join. One of the first ones I looked at was ballroom dancing –
a type of dance you do with a partner. The people there seemed to be having a great time, and it didn’t cost
much, so I decided to join.
The first week I went, I was really worried because the teacher told us that there were nineteen different
dances we had to learn. But it’s been fine. When there’s a new thing to learn, he shows it to us lots of times
and makes sure we’re all good at it before we do the next thing.

When I joined, I didn’t know any of the other people in the club because we all study different subjects. But it’s
been a great way to meet people, and I’ve made some of my best friends in the club.

One of the reasons we learn the dances is to enter competitions. I couldn’t wait to do my first one. Before we
started, I was a bit worried. But during the competition, my partner and I remembered everything about our
dances. We were great. We didn’t win any prizes, but it didn’t matter – we loved it!

Joining the ballroom dancing club has been fantastic. In the past, I always did the same sports and activities,
year after year, but ballroom dancing has taught me there’s nothing scary about doing something you’ve never
tried before. I still do lots of sports, but now I can add ballroom dancing to my list of hobbies.
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Playing music in a rock band is a great way to meet people who are interested in the same things as you, and
to have a lot of fun. The first thing you’ll need to do is decide what instruments you want in your band. Most
bands have one or two guitars, a singer, drums and keyboards, but you can change this. However, every band
must have drums – you will need someone who can play those.

The next thing is to find your bandmates. Begin by making a poster. Describe the kind of music you want to
make and the instruments you want in your band. Put the poster up in your school or college, and ask your
friends if they know anyone who would like to join.

Once you have a band, you’ll need to quickly think of a name. The best way to do this is to spend two hours
with your bandmates, writing down hundreds of ideas. Most will be really bad, but there will be a few good
ones. Choose something surprising and interesting, that people won’t be able to forget.

Next, you’ll need to practice as much as you can. You will need a place where you can make a lot of noise
without making your neighbors angry. Trying to play quietly will not help you get better. Don’t spend time
learning songs written by other people. Try writing your own. And don’t be afraid of writing about your normal,
everyday experiences. All bands begin like this.
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1 The Romans …. to Britain in 54 BC. 9 I … home at 7 p.m. yesterday.

a) coming a) driving
b) came b) was driving
c) come c) drove

2 We were strolling in the park when suddenly it … 10 The boy … to music when the door bell rang.
.
a) listened
a) thundered b) listen
b) thunders c) was listening
c) was thundering
11 I woke up at 7 a.m., ironed my clothes and …
3 I was watching TV while the kids … in the out.
garden.
a) went
a) played b) gone
b) playing c) was going
c) were playing
12 Marian … Mary two years ago.
4 She was writing a letter while her husband … .
a) has met
a) was cooking b) was meeting
b) cooked c) met
c) cooking
13 We … to Australia last year.
5 I … the guitar at 9 o’clock yesterday.
a) had gone
a) play b) went
b) was playing c) had been
c) played
14 My cat … with a toy when I called it.
6 Einstein … a paper on the general theory of
relativity in 1916. a) played
b) has played
a) was publish c) was playing
b) published
c) was publishing 15 Pavarotti … his last performance at the 2006
Winter Olympics in Turin.
7 Carol was eating a banana while Sandy … his
home task. a) had given
b) was giving
a) has done c) gave
b) was doing
c) did 16 Beethoven … his first piece of music when he
was 12.
8 He … the Nobel Prize in literature in 1954.
a) composed
a) had won b) composing
b) was winning c) had composed
c) won
17 I put my coat on and … a look in the mirror. 24 Jill wiped the table after supper, took a shower
and … to bed.
a) taken
b) had taken a) was going
c) took b) had gone
c) went
18 I was going to a supermarket when the fire …
out. 25 Lincoln … the 16th President of the United
States in 1860.
a) break
b) broke a) had become
c) was breaking b) became
c) become
19 Bill … football at 10 o’clock yesterday.
26 I was sitting in the café when my phone … .
a) played
b) was playing a) was ringing
c) have played b) had rung
c) rang
20 Henry … to his cousin while his wife was
reading a newspaper. 27 I was listening to music when my mom … my
room.
a) talking
b) talk a) entered
c) was talking b) has entered
c) entering
21 Steven … the first book when he was four
years old. 28 I was trying to concentrate when suddenly my
girlfriend … me a fright.
a) had read
b) read a) had given
c) was reading b) gave
c) given
22 We went to Hyde Park and then we … in a
restaurant. 29 I was reading a book while the children … .

a) relaxed a) slept
b) have relaxed b) had slept
c) were relaxing c) were sleeping

23 David Beckham … for Manchester United from 30 The first Derby … place in May 1780.
1993 to 2003.
a) took
a) was playing b) has taken
b) played c) had taken
c) playing
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1 Tim … a newspaper now. 10 We all know that the Earth … round.

a) reads a) is
b) reading b) is being
c) is reading c) be

2 Jill … in a hospital. 11 Oh, no way, I … that man before!

a) is working a) saw
b) works b) have seen
c) have worked c) see

3 Oh, no! We are late! Nobody opens the door. 12 The train from Berlin … at 11:15.
They … out.
a) arrives
a) have gone b) is arriving
b) went c) arrive
c) are going
13 I’m fond of history. I often … to museums.
4 She … thirty pancakes today.
a) went
a) cooked b) go
b) cooks c) been
c) has cooked
14 My wife usually … a cup of coffee before going
5 The climate … rapidly nowadays. to work.

a) has changed a) drink

b) change b) is drinking
c) is changing c) drinks

6 I … to Spain. 15 I can’t find Mark. It seems he … .

a) was never a) already go

b) am never b) already went
c) have never been c) has already gone

7 He … at 8 o’clock every day. 16 The sun … in the west.

a) gets up a) has set

b) is getting up b) sets
c) has got up c) is setting

8 You … too loud! 17 My plane to Los Angeles … at 07:30. There’re

no changes in the timetable.
a) always talk
b) talking a) is departing
c) are always talking b) departs
c) depart
9 Look! Your puppy …!

a) swim
b) is swimming
c) is swiming
18 It’s better to get rid of this toaster. It … more 24 Don’t disturb! He … a letter at the moment.
and more insecure.
a) writes
a) is getting b) is writing
b) gets c) writing
c) has got
25 Rachel … in Frankfurt since Sunday.
19 Steve is very busy. He … a rest very seldom.
a) has been
a) takes b) was
b) is taking c) is
c) has took
26 Robert … the task yet.
20 It … colder. Do you really want to go out?
a) finishes
a) getting b) finishing
b) is getting c) hasn’t finished
c) gets
27 Michael … this car for five years.
21 I … Alexia since 1999.
a) is having
a) knew b) has had
b) know c) has
c) have known
28 Actually, I … apples.
22 I like to watch thrillers, but now I … a comedy.
a) don’t like
a) watching b) like not
b) watch c) am not liking
c) am watching
29 I can bring his umbrella back now. He … from
23 Steve and Olivia … friends for many ages. Spain recently.

a) have been a) return

b) are b) returning
c) are been c) has returned

30 Oh my God! He … the race!

a) has just won

b) win
c) is just win
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1 Do you … English? 11 Do you … ice cream?

a) speak a) liked
b) speaks b) will like
c) spoke c) like

2 Mr. White … English and German. 12 Susan … vegetables.

a) teach a) didn’t liked

b) don’t teach b) like
c) teaches c) doesn’t like

3 Where do they …? 13 Daniel … two dogs and three cats.

a) work a) has
b) will work b) haves
c) worked c) have

4 The Moon … around the Earth. 14 I always … to the airport.

a) went a) hury
b) go b) hurry
c) moves c) hurrying

5 Ben never … his homework. 15 Speed driving … many accidents.

a) do a) causes
b) does b) have caused
c) don’t do c) have cause

6 The girls … the shopping. 16 Does Michael … a car?

a) does a) will have

b) do b) have
c) isn’t doing c) had

7 I … we go for a walk. It’s a sunny day. 17 George never … jeans.

a) suggest a) wear
b) will suggest b) is wearing
c) had suggested c) wears

8 My friend … a sports car. 18 Does Victor … cricket?

a) were driving a) will play

b) drive b) play
c) drives c) was playing

8 I don’t … German. 19 He … help now!

a) spoken a) needs
b) speak b) need
c) spoke c) needed

10 Christine … French very well. 20 I … apples very much.

a) speaks a) likes
b) is speaking b) will like
c) spoke c) like
21 The new restaurant is very good. I highly … it.

a) recommend 32 … Robin always … an umbrella?

b) recommand
c) recommending a) Does/carrying
b) Does/carries
22 She … a Porsche. c) Does/carry
d) Does/carried
a) drive
b) driven 33 … I … too much?
c) drives
a) Does/worries
23 I often … coffee. b) Do/worries
c) Does/worry
a) drinking d) Do/worry
b) has drunk
c) drink 34 John … too much TV.

24 Antonio rarely … his family. a) watch

b) watches
a) is visiting c) watching
b) visits
c) visit 35 Carl … breakfast at 7:30.

25 I never … my cat. a) doesn’t have

b) don’t has
a) hurt c) don’t have
b) hurting d) doesn’t has
c) has hurt
36 The last train … at midnight.
26 John … in Paris.
a) don’t leaves
a) live b) don’t leave
b) lives c) doesn’t leave
c) is living d) doesn’t leaves

27 I often … to the cinema. 37 … you … at weekends?

a) go a) Do/relaxs
b) goes b) Do/relax
c) gone c) Do/relaxing
d) Do/relaxes
28 She … in Sydney.
38 I … to … .
a) is living
b) lives a) like/plays
c) live b) like/play
c) likes/play
29 I won’t tell anybody what you said. I … . d) likes/plays

a) promised 39 … you … to school every Saturday?

b) will promise
c) promise a) Does/goes
b) Does/go
30 Rice … in Norway. c) Do/goes
d) Do/go
a) didn’t grew
b) won’t grew 40 … they … newspaper here?
c) didn’t grow
a) Do/sells
31 … he … to discuss it? b) Does/sells
c) Do/sell
a) Does/refuses d) Does/sell
b) Does/refuse
c) Do/refuse
d) Do/refuses