Grammar 2
Circle the correct verb.
Mike: So, where shall we go for our honeymoon?
Gina: I don’t know. Maybe somewhere in North Africa. Have you ever 1 been to Morocco?
Mike: Yes, I’ve been there.
Gina: I didn’t know that. When did you go there?
Mike: The year after I finished university.
Gina: What about Egypt?
Mike: I’ve been there, too.
Gina: Who did you go with?
Mike: With an ex-girlfriend. But we only went to Cairo. Let’s go there.
Gina: No, let’s go somewhere else.
Complete the conversations with the correct form of the verbs in brackets: past simple or present
perfect. Use contractions where possible.
1. Paul: How long 1 have you been (you / be) married, James?
James: Twenty-two years! Maxine and I had (have) our wedding anniversary three weeks ago.
Paul: Where did you meet (you / meet)? At university?
James: No, it was (be) long before that. Actually, we went (go) to the same school. We have
known (know) each other for a long time. What about you?
Paul: I’m divorced. I got (get) divorced a year ago.
James: How long were you (you / be) married?
Paul: Just a couple of years.
James: So, you’re on your own now?
Paul: Yes, but I have just met (just / meet) someone new and I really like her.
2. Sophia: You look exhausted, Jacob! What time did you go (you / go) home last night?
Jacob: I didn't leave (not leave) until 9.00 and I came (come) back in at 7.00 this morning.
Sophia: And what about the report for the boss? Have you finished (you / finish) it yet?
Jacob: Yes, I sent (send) it to her a couple of minutes ago.
Sophia: Great! You should take a break. I have just made (just / make) some coffee. Do you
want some?
Jacob: No, thanks. I have already had (already / have) three cups this morning!
Grammar Revision
Complete the sentences with the Present Perfect or the Past Simple of the
verbs in brackets.
1. Ouch! I can't walk! I think I have just broken (just / break) my foot.
2. George and Katy did not do (not do) the shopping last Saturday.
3. Sorry Ms. Coughlan, I have not finished (not finish) my homework yet.
4. Helen has not swum (not swim) for a while as she broke (break) her arm in a basketball match last
month.
5. I have lived (live) in the same village since I was born (be born). I love this place!
6. David has just come back (just / come back) from work and he is too tired to prepare something to
eat.
7. Betty isn't hungry now because she had (have) some chocolate biscuits an hour ago.
8. What time did you get up (you / get up) this morning?
9. Have you ever lived (you / ever / live) in a foreign country, Robert?
10. I bought (buy) a new pair of jeans last week, but I have still not worn (still / not wear) them.
11. What did you do (you / do) last night, Sarah?
12. Have you seen (you / see) my belt, mum? I can't find it!
Grammar Future Tenses
Complete the sentences using the verb in brackets + will, shall, or going to, or use the verb in
the present continuous. Write the answers in the column on the right and use contractions where possible.
Sometimes two answers are possible.
1A I can hardly lift this suitcase.
B Wait. I’ll help you with it! (help)
2 We are having a party next Friday. Can you come? (have)
3 I’ve decided that I am going to look for a new job. (look for)
4A Do you want to come to Dave’s on Thursday?
B I can’t. I’m having dinner with Sam. (have)
5 My sister’s having a baby, so I’m going to be an aunt in a couple of weeks. (be)
6 That little boy’s cycling too fast. He’s going to fall off. (fall)
7A Can I tell you a secret?
B Of course. I won’t tell anyone. (not tell)
8A What time is their flight arriving?
B I’m not sure. I’ll check online. (check)
9 Meg didn’t study for the exam, so she doesn’t think she’ll pass it. (pass)
10 Did I tell you that we’re going skiing in the Alps next week? (go)
11A Is the air conditioning on? I’m freezing.
B Yes, I think so. Shall I turn it off? (turn)
12 Let’s meet outside the theatre at 7.00. Promise me that you won’t be late! (not be)
13A Your girlfriend’s really nice.
B Yes, she is. I’m introducing her to my parents next week. (introduce)
14 Sorry, but I can’t help you now. I’m going shopping. (go)
15 Do you think you’ll live in this town all your life? (live)
Grammar present tenses
Circle the correct form of the verbs.
Pavel: What do you study?
Elvira: Humanities.
Pavel: I do Fine Arts. Where are you coming from?
Elvira: I’m from Salamanca, in Spain.
Pavel: And how many hours of classes are you having a week?
Elvira It’s depending on the week, but usually about 20 hours. Are you knowing about the
party tonight?
Pavel: Are you meaning the one for new students? I can’t go, because I get ready to move into
my flat tomorrow.
Elvira: Where are you living at the moment?
Pavel: I stay in a student hostel.
Elvira: What do you do on Sunday afternoon? If you are wanting, we could meet and look
around the city.
Pavel: I’m busy in the afternoon, but what about Sunday morning?
Elvira: Fine. Where shall we meet?
Complete the conversation with the correct form of the verbs: present simple or present continuous.
Maggie: Hello John, what a surprise! What are you doing (do) here?
John: The same as you probably! I am buying (buy) a few things for dinner.
Maggie: How are things? Are you still working at the same place?
John: Yes, but I dont like (not like) it very much. My boss depends (depend) on me for
everything. The worst thing is that she always gets (get) the credit and I do (do) all the work!
Maggie: That sounds (sound) terrible. Do you have (have to) go back to work this afternoon?
John: No, I only work until lunchtime on Fridays because I always have (have) lunch with my
friend Paula. She does not work (not work) on Fridays, so we usually meet (meet) at that nice
little Italian restaurant in town. Do you want (want) to come?
Maggie: I’d love to, but I need (need) to get home. My sister is staying (stay) with us for a few
days. Some other time!
Unit 4
4.1
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Point 4.9
hace ruido al cocinar?
No quiere que lleven al perro a la casa
Es muy salvage,
4.18
1hour optimistic
2 unhappy
5 annoying
9 simple tunes
14 depressed
15 badly start again
17 optimistic again
20 improve