Have, Take or Bring (Vocabulary)

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Have

  • She's probably upstairs having a bath.
  • We had dinner and then went for a walk.
  • I'll collapse if I don't have a drink soon.
  • I must have a bit to eat; I'm starving.
  • He has no experience of running a large company.
  • You can't stop people from having fun.
  • Its almost a year since we had a real holiday.
  • Before I had the operation I could hardly walk.
  • We're having a party on Saturday. Can you come?
  • If it's sunny we could have a picnic.
  • I'm just going to lie down and have a rest.
  • I don't have time now. Do you have time?


Take

  • Take a taxi -it's quicker.
  • Who takes care of their small children when they're at work?
  • She took control of the situation.
  • When did you take the decision to resign?
  • She took a deep breath and dived off the cliff.
  • Why do we have to take so many exams?
  • Don't forget to take your medicine.
  • I don't take part in plays but I like to watch.
  • The concert took place at Wembley.
  • Take a seat and the manager will see you in a minute.
  • Don't rush - take your time.


Bring

  • Thank you for bringing the mistake to my attention.
  • The police brought charges against him.
  • The evening was brought to a close with a song.
  • It's time we brought the whole business to an end.
  • It was so moving it brought a lump to my throat.
  • The film brought tears to my eyes.
1. Try to guess the meaning of the previous expressions.


2. Fill in each space in the text with one verb.
                             EXAM SUCCESS
There are many ways of making sure you ____ well in the FCE examination, both bedore and during the exam. If you don't _____ much experience of examinations, read the following notes carefully. First of all, if you are ______ the exam the next day, make sure you ______ a good night's rest. Check that you know exactly where the exam is going to _____ place. You should not sit the exam on a empty stomach so _____ a good breakfast - but don't overdo it. Don't forget to _____ with you a pen, pencil and eraser. Try and get to the examination centre in good time so you _____ enough time to find the right room. As soon as you _____ your answer sheet, _____ a deep breath, check your name and number and _____ any errors to the attention of the supervisor immediately. Read the instructions carefully and ____ your time answering before the invigilator _____ the exam to a close.



3. Let's talk and write!
You have to invente a story in which appear some of the previous expressions. Read them carefully and decide what your story is going to be about.

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