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We had a problem!  It was exactly ten o'clock. Outside, it was raining. We were reading our books in the living room, and our 9-year-old twins were sleeping quietly in their bedroom. My husband was drinking a cup of tea, and I was smoking a cigarette. Our 16-year-old daughter was walking towards the door. She was wearing her dark blue raincoat and she was holding an umbrella. She was eating a chocolate bar. Our cats were walking beside her, and our dog was barking loudly. It was a normal evening. Suddenly, two men jumped through the window! 1. Look for all the verbs in Past Continuous and write them down. 2. What is the structure of the Past Continuous? 3. What are the uses of the Past Continuous? 4.  Use the prompts to write a full sentence. She/ eat/ pizza They/ go/ to the cinema We/ walk/ the dog I/ shop You/ do/ your homework Steven and Amanda/ drink/ tea The teachers/  ...

Mars Paragraph 1 Mars, commonly referred to as "the red planet," is the fourth planet from the sun. Its reddish color comes from the high amounts of iron oxide on its surface. Mars has surface features similar to those found on the moon and on Earth. It has mountain ranges, volcanic fields, valleys, ice caps, canyons and deserts. It has numerous impact craters including one discovered in 2008 that measures more than 6,000 miles in length and nearly 5,000 miles in width. It is, by far, the largest impact crater ever discovered. Mars is also home to Olympus Mons, the highest discovered mountain in the solar system. A person standing on the surface of Mars (in any location in which the mountain was visible) would have no chance of viewing the top. With the peak at 88,600 feet, Olympus Mons is about three times as high as Mount Everest, the highest peak on Earth. Mars' Valles Marineris is the solar system's largest canyon, measuring more than seven miles deep. ...

1. Put in a/an or the This house is very nice. Has it got _____ garden? It's a beautiful day. Let's sit in ______ garden. I like living in this house, but it's a shame that ______ garden is so small. Can you recommend _____ good restaurant? We had dinner in _____ very nice restaurant. We had dinner in _____ best restaurant in town. 'Are you going away next week?'  'No, _____ week after next.' I'm going away for _____ week in September. Gary has a part-time job. He works three mornings _____ week. 2. Correct the following sentences writing a/an or the where necessary. Would you like apple? How often do you go to dentist? Could you close door, please? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to do that. It was mistake. Excuse me, where is bus station, please? I have problem. Can you help me? I'm just going to post office. I won't be long. There were no chairs, so we sat on floor. 3. Complete the following text about ...

Food Flavours and tastes This cake is very sweet .             The pumpkin purée is a litlle bitter .        Rick wanted a cup of tea, but the milk was sour . Indian food is so hot/spicy , I can hardly eat it. The chili peppers were mild , but Sarah still didn't like them. Rebecca said the food at that restaurant is bland . They don't use any salt. My mum makes all the food very salty . Eating sugary  cereal in the morning can elevate blood sugar to an unhealthy level. In my opinion, cakes made by fondant are sickly . A savory smell drifted from the kitchen. This dessert is very tasty .  Mmmmm Yummy! The chocolate cake looked delicious, but it was disappointingly tasteless . 1. Try to guess the meaning of the previous flavours and tastes General appearance, presentation and quality These chips are terribly greasy . This meat is over-cooked/ overdone/ undercooked/ underdone . British cooking ...

1. Link the number with the correct word bed alarm clock pillow blinds dresser / bureau (flat) sheet blanket electric blanket pillowcase bedspread jewellery box chest (of drawers) curtains bed frame lamp fitted sheet clock radio night table / nightstand mirror headboard comforter/quilt dust ruffle mattress carpet box spring 2. What of the previous furniture belongs to these descriptions? A cloth bag or case filled with feathers or other soft material, used to cushion the head during sleep or rest A large rectangular piece of soft fabric, used as a bed covering An outer covering, usually decorated, for a bed A board forming the head of something, as a bed. A large pad used on a bed for support A covering for a bed, made of two layers of fabric with some soft substance between them and stitched in patterns. A part of the bed that goes under the mattress Cloth or other material on a roller pulled down to c...

The World of Work All most people want is a job that pays a decent wage. Out of the original  fifty applicants , only eight made it to the final interview round. The college asked for volunteers for the trainee/apprentice  hairdressers to practice on. The day shift  starts at 5:30 a.m. The fringe benefits  of this job include a car and free health insurance. John slept through lunch after getting home from the graveyard shift . I'm doing some overtime  this week, as I need extra money. The boss has spent too much money and the accountant is worried there won't be enough left to cover the payroll. 1. Try to guess the meaning of the previous words in bold 2. Find the correct synonym to the following words Payment Turn Receipts Additional 3. Speaking time! Does school really prepare people for the world of work? Do you think  it's preparing you?   Would you do a job you didn't like for a lot of money...

Secrets by The Weeknd 1. Listen the song and complete the lyrics: Everybody here ___________ you My love, my love And I know that you want ___________ too My love, my love I ask you what your heart _____________ My love, my love You tell me ___________ the only one My love, my love It's a lie, a lie I catch you ___________ time In your lust, your lust Every time you close your eyes I ________ the secrets that you keep When ___________ talkin' in your sleep I ________ the secrets that you keep, keep, keep When __________ talk, talkin', talkin' I ________ the secrets that you keep When ___________ talkin' in your sleep I ________ the secrets that you keep, keep, keep When __________ talk, talkin', talkin' You told me not to worry _______________ Those guys, those guys You told me that you left it __________ behind Behind It's a lie, a lie I catch you ___________ time In your lust, your lust Every time you close your eyes I ________ the secr...

To + Infinitive Francisco Pizarro Francisco Pizano decided to return to South America in 1532. He hoped to conquer the Incas. He also expected to become rich. When he reached the Inca city of Cajamarca, he pretended to be a friend. He threatened to kill his prisoner, the Emperor Atahualpa, unless the people brought him their gold and silver. But he did not intend to let the Emperor go free. He aimed to make sure that the Incas had no leader. He promised to set the Emperor free, but killed him. Pizarro also killed his friend Almagro, who refused to obey his orders. Almagro's friends managed to kill Pizano three years later. 1. Look for all the verbs in the previous text that use to + infinitive to write an infinitive after them. -Ing Galileo As we as being a scientist, Galileo was interested in painting and musie. He started his studies by attending medieal school in Padua. Unlike most seientists at that time, who usually relied on discussing the facts...

1. Change the following verbs into past. They can be irregular or regular Be________________     Have________________   Meet__________________ Go________________    Take_________________  Learn_________________ Get______________     Leave________________  Choose_________________ Do________________    Start________________  Feel___________________ See_______________   Buy_________________  Keep___________________ Live_______________  Finish________________  Wear___________________ Listen_______________  Watch_______________  Think__________________ Clean_______________ Know________________  Like___________________ 2. Using the previous verbs in Past Simple and the following expressions, you have to make sentences. You can choose if you want to write them or do the exercise speaking. An hour ago        This morning       Yesterday   ...

Musical experiences The people bellow all enjoy music. Down below there are descriptions of eight places where people can have different music experience.  Decide which place would be the most suitable for the following people. 1.    Joe's interested in classical music and wants to talk to professional musicians about their work. He'd like to find out more about classical instruments, and actually play some music. 2. Will wants to learn to play some of his favourite band's songs, and to know how his favourite singers create their own special sound. He'd like to try out some different instruments. 3. Jess loves watching spectacular concerts with fantastic dancers, and wants to feel some of the atmosphere of a big musical event. She'd like to see performances by famous people she's heard about. 4. James likes exploring the personal backgrounds of his favourite bands, and also the stories behind their well-known songs. He has his own band...

Before the listening part, let's talk. How do you train your brain? What methods do you think are the best to do it? Now it's time to listen: Complete the following text while you are listening the previous clip: Did you know Sophie that scientists belive ________________ a second language can boost brainpower? Bilingualism, or speaking two languages _________________ well, is a form of brain ______________. Brain training is where _________________ learning ways to increase your memory or intelligence. _______________ great Neil, but you're not exactly bilingual, are you? Not, yet no. Well, brain training is the ______________ of today's show. And ways to train you brain might be _______________ a crossword puzzle, playing chess, or studying a new language! Now I have a question for you, Neil. I hope my brain is ________ to the challenge. I'm sure it is. Can you tell me how ________________ neurons, or nerve cells, are _________...

Stacy 1. Complete the following text about Stacy with the correct verb tense Stacy is a singer. She ____________ (love) to sing. She ___________ (be) in a band. She ____________ (sing) in the band. She is the lead singer. Sometimes she___________ (play) the piano.  Chad ___________ (be) Stacy's boyfriend. He is also in the band. He ____________ (stand) next to Stacy. He ___________ (play) the electric guitar. Sometimes Chad ____________ (sing) with Stacy. Dean ___________ (be) Chad and Stacy's friend. He ____________ (be) also in the band. He _____________ (stand) next to Chad. He ____________ (play) bass guitar. Dean ______________ (not sing). He _____________ (not like) to sing. The band _____________ (practice) three times a week. They mostly _______________ (perform) at nightclubs. Sometimes they _____________ (sing) at weddings. They ________ (be) a very good band. 2. Answer the following questions about Stacy and her band What does Stacy do in th...

The importance of maths skills Paragraph 1 A new charity called National Numeracy (NN) claims that millions of adults across the country have such poor mathematical skills that they are unable to carry out many of the basic numerical tasks in everyday life that many of us do naturally. These include understanding travel timetables, pay slips, household bills and even checking our change in shops. The charity is keen to argue against the myth that maths at school is boring and not really important to us once we get out of school and start to live in the real world. According to NN, nothing could be further from the truth. It is estimated that poor numeracy skills amongst adults cost the nation billions each year. Paragraph 2 In addition, poor numeracy skills not only contribute to personal disadvantage to individuals who are unable to carry out the most basic tasks, but they can also be linked to a number of other social and personal ills. People without a basic under...

In Months Years the+ decade the+ century Season (spring, summer, autumn, winter) Time period (ex: in three minutes, in two hours) At Hours Holiday period (at Christmas, at Thanksgiving, etc) On Days of the week Dates 1. Complete the following text using in, on or at: Tropical storms Tropical storms develop over oceans ________ the summer. ________ different parts of the world they are called cyclones, hurricanes, typhoons and willy-willies. Tropical storms are particularly dangerous if they reach land because of the heavy rain. high winds and rises in sea level. Katrina became the fourth hurricane of the season _______ 25 August 2005. It reached the land later that day ________ 18:30, between Hallandale Beach and Aventura, towns ________ the coast of Florida.  Katrina went out to sea and came back to land again ________ 06:10 ________ 29 August with winds of 235 km/h. It went north at a speed of 20 km/h, and many seaside communitie...

Holiday: On the beach and in the country At the beach Many people spend their holiday in seaside resorts where they can spend most of their time on the beach. Some people enjoy swimming, others love sunbathing or lying on the beach . If you like sunbathing, you should use suntan lotion yo help you get a tan and protect your skin. If you don’t have any protection, you may get sunburn , which is painful and can be dangerous. And if you want total protection you should use sunblock or sit under an beach umbrella. Swimming can also be dangerous if there are rocks under the water or  if the sea is rough , specially close to some cliffs. 11.  Try to guess the meaning of the words in bold related with the beach In the country People who  live in large towns often like to get away at weekends or in the summer, and enjoy the peace and quiet of the country. Some people just like to put their feet up  and occasionally go for a stroll ; while ...

1. Complete the following sentences with IN, ON or AT 1. The wine is ______ the bottle.  2. Pass me the dictionary, it's ______ the bookshelf.  3. Jennifer is ______ work.  4. Berlin is ______ Germany.  5. You have something ______ your face.  6. Turn left ______ the traffic lights. 7. She was listening to classical music ______ the radio.  8. He has a house ______ the river.  9. The answer is ______ the bottom of the page.  10. Julie will be ______ the plane now.  11. There are a lot of magnets ______ the fridge.  12. She lives ______ London.  13. John is ______ a taxi. He's coming.  14. I'll meet you ______ the airport.  15. She stood ______ the window and looked out.  16. The cat is ______ the house somewhere.  17. Why you calling so late? I’m already ______ bed.  18. I waited for Lucy ______ the station.  19. There was a picture of flowers ______ her T-shirt....

"Million Reasons" by Lady Gaga 1. Listen the song and complete the lyrics: You're giving me a million reasons to let you go You're giving me a million reasons to quit the show You're givin' me a million reasons Give me a million reasons Givin' me a million reasons About a million reasons If I had a highway, I would run for the hills If you could find a dry way, I'd forever be still But you're giving me a million reasons Give me a million reasons Givin' me a million reasons About a million reasons I bow down to pray I try to make the worse seem better Lord, show me the way To cut through all his worn out leather I've got a hundred million reasons to walk away But baby, I just need one good one to stay Head stuck in a cycle, I look off and I stare It's like that I've stopped breathing, but completely aware 'Cause you've given me a million reasons Give me a million reasons Giving me a million reasons About a million r...