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Grammar Exercises and Speaking Tips

The document contains various exercises for practicing English grammar, focusing on active and passive voice, comparative structures, and speaking skills. It includes fill-in-the-blank exercises, sentence rewrites, and prompts for speaking about personal preferences and experiences. Additionally, it provides guidance for speaking exam parts and examples of potential questions.

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Grammar Exercises and Speaking Tips

The document contains various exercises for practicing English grammar, focusing on active and passive voice, comparative structures, and speaking skills. It includes fill-in-the-blank exercises, sentence rewrites, and prompts for speaking about personal preferences and experiences. Additionally, it provides guidance for speaking exam parts and examples of potential questions.

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ACTIVE PASSIVE

SIMPLE PRESENT writes is written


write are written
SIMPLE PAST wrote was written
were written
SIMPLE FUTURE will write will be written

1. Emails ……………………………………..( write) by him everyday


2. He…………………………………………..( buy) a new phone yesterday
3. Computers………………………………( use) by the students
4. They…………………………………….( tell) about the meeting tomorrow by the chairman
5. Food…………………………………( prepare) in the kitchen
6. Japan………………………………..( export) cars to other countries.
7. Cars…………………………………..( manufacture) in Japan
8. The welcome speech……………………………………………….( deliver) by him tomorrow.
9. English ………………………………….( learn) by the people all around the world
10. She ……………………………….( go) to University in 2027.

Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with "as...as"


1. The cat is _____ the dog. (big)
2. She is _____ her mother. (talented)
3. He didn't work _____ he usually does. (hard)
4. My car is _____ yours. (old)
5. The weather is _____ it was yesterday. (cold)
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Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences using "so...that"


1. The movie was very boring, we fell asleep.
2. The test was easy, everyone passed.
3. She is very shy, she doesn't talk to strangers.
4. The weather is hot, I am sweating.
5. He was tired, he went to bed early.

Exercise 3: Complete the sentences with the correct form of "as...as" or "so...that"
1. The dress is _____ beautiful _____ I can't believe how cheap it is.
2. I was _____ tired _____ I didn't even bother to turn on the lights.
3. He is _____ intelligent _____ he could have been a professor.
4. The book is not _____ interesting _____ I thought it would be.
5. She is _____ happy _____ she is always smiling.
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1. They are active during the night


2. They are more active during the night than day
3. Pandas live in Nepal much
4. Pandas live in Nepal as much as in China
5. In a day
6. Number of red pandas in the world
7. The forests where they live are getting smaller
8. In countries around the world
9. To help this amazing animal
10. The book you sent me
11. It is easy
12. It is much easier than our last home work
13. We have got to write about a journey
14. I have started mine
15. A map or anything like that
16. The date we have got to give it to the teacher
17. All the pictures he has taken with his new camera
18. A man who works at a museum
19. Somewhere nice to buy and eat lunch
20. Like in the school concert
21. Whenever I have free time, I go to the riding school
22. I found out where they are having the competition
23. It is going to be at the college; the one opposite the cinema
24. As soon as we get to school
25. In the sports shop in the city center
26. It is better not to look at his phone
27. Something more interesting to do
28. About 10 kilometers away from school
29. The most famous of all the plays that Shakespeare wrote
30. As we have school holidays
31. Something that people believed was not possible
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32. The only under 14 year old to take part in the 2016 Olympics in Rio de Janeiro
33. She trains at the Copthall Simming Club, where the coaches have trained other world
class swimmers
34. When Tracy was given a car as a prize in a tennis competition
35. The highest number that the scoreboard could show

1. It’s exciting to go there


2. It’s always interesting
3. What about you
4. It’s boring and expensive
5. Have you been to the new museum
6. Have you?
7. New game shop which sells a lot of computer games
8. It’s relaxing
9. Do you think cinemas are exciting
10. I prefer to watch films at home
11. It depends on the museum
12. I find them boring
13. Do you prefer going back to the same places in town or going to lots of different places
14. The same places I know well
15. The best place to meet friends
16. The best place in this town to meet friends
17. Which of these places in town

Speaking part 1.

You don’t need to worry about part one because it’s all about you. You will be asked some
factual questions about yourself.

Speaking part 2

You will be talking about your likes and dislikes in this part of the speaking exam. You must
remember to give reasons for your answers.

You will be given five pictures and a question. You need to talk about all the pictures.
Remember that in this part of the exam you will talk to the other candidate.
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I am sorry could you repeat that please?


Let me think
I am sorry I can’t think of anything to say

1. What's your favorite subject in school?

My favorite subject at school is math. I find numbers interesting. it's fun to learn
how to add subtract multiply and divide and do math exercises

2. Do you have any pets at home?


No, I don't have any pets at home. however, I would love to have a pet dog one
day. Dogs are friendly and make great companions.

3. How do you usually get to school?

I usually get to school by car. My parents drive me to school in the morning and
they also pick me up in the afternoon. it's convenient and comfortable especially when the
weather is not good

4. How often do you exercise?

I try to exercise at least three times a week. This can be playing sports with my
friends, riding my bike or going for a walk with my family. Exercise keeps me healthy and
happy

5. What type of music do you like?

I like different types of music, but my favorite is pop music. Pop songs often
have good Melodies. I enjoy listening to catchy tunes and singing along to the lyrics

6. What's your favorite holiday?


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My favorite holiday is Christmas. I like the feeling of Happiness when decorating


the Christmas tree and being with my family

7. do you have a smartphone or a tablet

I don't have a smartphone or a tablet. I'm a student and my parents haven't


given me one yet. However, I sometimes use my parents’ phones for educational apps
and games

8. Can you cook?

Yes, I can and I'm still learning how to cook. I can make simple meals like
omelets sandwiches and instant noodles

9. Do you like playing sports ?

Yes, I like playing sports. I like being active and playing with my friends. Soccer
and basketball are my favorites

10. What do you want to be when you grow up?

When I grow up I want to be a police officer. I think it's a very important job
because police help keep our community safe. they also help people in trouble and
make sure everyone follows the rules.
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1.

2. What topic they are going to talk about


3. Two questions on one topic
4. About places to go in their town
5. Before you get in to the pool
6. The homework for next Tuesday’s Geography class
7. By 1st May
8. Keep checking the website
9. To see when the tickets will be available
10. Which day the geography class is
11. What the geography homework is
12. The fifth film you see during the daytime
13. Groups of four
14. Children swam in the lake, while Mum read a book
15. Movies that make you laugh
16. If you are interested in
17. Something that she couldn’t use
18. The youngest person in a competition
19. It is brilliant that she already has people who work for her
20. At the same time
21. If their parents let them go
22. The pupils at the school
23. Pictures of someone preparing the food
24. Lots of lovely reading activities
25. A hobby that young and old can really enjoy
26. As the title says
27. Everything from toy soldiers to board games
28. How to get ideas to make money
29. What I really need to do
30. Some people might get bored
31. For an hour or two
32. To do something they love as a job
33. There was some food
34. There isn’t any chocolate
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35. The door opposite


36. More often
37. A minute from our apartment
38. They suggested I should start rock climbing
39. Many men from many different countries

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The document suggests a significant relationship between students’ educational environment and their access to technology. Preferences, such as liking mathematics for its problem-solving nature and utilizing parents' phones for educational purposes , indicate that technology serves as a facilitator for both learning and personal interests, underscoring its integral role in modern education.

The document integrates linguistic learning with broader educational objectives by combining grammar exercises with real-world applications (e.g., filling in sentences, using language in daily communication). It promotes critical thinking by encouraging learners to apply language constructs in varied contexts (e.g., expressing preferences, discussing routines) and contextual understanding by relating language use to personal experiences, such as preferred music or holiday celebrations .

The document provides grammar exercises to practice the use of 'as...as' to compare attributes, such as 'The cat is as big as the dog,' and 'so...that' to describe results or consequences, like 'The movie was so boring that we fell asleep.' These exercises help learners use these structures correctly in sentences .

The document suggests exercises that directly apply grammar rules, such as filling in blanks or rewriting sentences using specified structures (e.g., 'as...as,' 'so...that,' passive voice). These methods encourage active participation and context-based learning, making abstract rules tangible. This approach benefits language acquisition by reinforcing grammatical constructs through practical application, thereby enhancing retention and understanding.

The document describes speaking exercises as part of an examination setup that focuses on personal expression, likes, and dislikes . These exercises offer cognitive benefits, such as improved language proficiency and critical thinking, and emotional benefits, including greater self-confidence and reduced anxiety in personal expression by providing structured yet personal contexts for language practice.

The document posits that hobbies, such as those involving creative activities or games (e.g., from toy soldiers to board games), are enjoyable for both young and old, suggesting a shared interest across age groups . This shared enjoyment can foster intergenerational relationships by providing common ground, encouraging communication, and bridging generational gaps through mutual interests and activities.

The document depicts sports as an activity that promotes health and happiness, detailing personal engagement through playing sports with friends and enjoying activities like soccer and basketball . This reflects broader social values by highlighting sports as a means of fostering community, teamwork, and well-being, integral to personal development and social interaction.

The sentences involving active and passive voice transformations display various verb tenses: simple present (e.g., 'Emails are written by him everyday'), simple past (e.g., 'He bought a new phone yesterday'), and future (e.g., 'The welcome speech will be delivered by him tomorrow'). These transformations highlight the necessity of understanding subject-object-verb relationships and how actions are expressed or received in English grammar.

The document reflects personal ambition in career goals through expressions such as wanting to become a police officer due to its importance in community safety . This highlights students' desire for roles that contribute to society, implying educational systems should facilitate career exploration and contextually relevant learning to nurture informed and empathetic future professionals.

The document mentions Christmas as a favorite holiday, reflecting its cultural significance and personal sentiment of happiness and family togetherness. Additionally, it states a preference for pop music due to its catchy melodies and the enjoyment derived from singing along, indicating how music preferences can be tied to emotional engagement and cultural context .

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