E.E.S.T.
N°1 – ENGLISH – FOURTH 1
1. READING COMPREHENSION. Read and do the activities.
Today, millions of people watch and share videos
online every day. Some videos become viral. A viral
video is one that spreads very quickly on the internet.
But how does this happen?
First, a video usually has something surprising, funny,
emotional, or unusual. People enjoy it, so they share it
with friends and family. Then, social media platforms
help the video spread faster because users can post it again and again.
Second, many viral videos are connected to trends. For example, a popular song or
dance challenge can make a video more attractive to
young people.
Finally, timing is important. If a video is uploaded at
the right moment, it can reach thousands of viewers in
only a few hours. Some videos are even shared by
celebrities, which makes them even more popular.
In conclusion, a video goes viral because it is
entertaining, easy to share, and connected to what
people like at the moment.
Comprehension Activities
A. True or False. Correct the incorrect information.
1. A viral video spreads slowly on the internet.
2. People share videos with friends and family.
3. Timing can help a video become viral.
4. Viral videos are always serious.
5. Celebrities can make a video more popular.
B. Answer the Questions
6. What is a viral video?
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7. Why do people share videos?
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8. What can make a video more attractive to young people?
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9. How can celebrities influence a video?
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10. What three things help a video go viral?
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GRAMMAR: PRESENTE PERFECT SIMPLE VS PAST SIMPLE
2. Read the text and draw conclusions.
Many videos have gone viral on social media in the last few years. People have shared funny clips, music
performances, and short dances that have reached millions of viewers. Some ordinary people have become
famous overnight because others have watched and liked them so many times. Platforms like TikTok and
YouTube have played a big role, as users have uploaded creative content that has spread around the world. Viral
videos have changed the way we discover trends and entertainment.
We use PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE to describe ACTIONS THAT HAPPENED SOMETIME IN THE PAST, WITHOUT A
PARTICULAR TIME REFERENCE.
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE STRUCTURE: ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ACTIVITY 1. With the help of a list, complete the columns with the PARTICIPLE form of the verbs
ACTIVITY 2. Choose the correct alternative.
1. My phone has broked / broken twice this year.
2. We have updated / updaten the new software.
3. She has builded / built several websites for international clients.
4. He has finded / found a solution to the Wi-Fi problem.
5. I have choosed / chosen a different cloud service.
6. Our team has maked / made a lot of progress on the app.
7. The technician has fix / fixed the server issue.
8. We have keeped / kept all our old digital files safely.
ACTIVITY 3. Complete the sentences with the Present Perfect Simple. Use the verbs in brackets.
1. Many influencers _______________ (make) short videos that have gone viral.
2. Millions of users ________________ (share) the same video on different platforms.
3. Some people ________________ (become) famous because of a funny meme.
4. My friends _______________ (watch) that viral clip three times today.
5. TikTok __________________ (introduce) new trends that spread very quickly.
6. Several celebrities _________________ (post) videos to connect with their fans.
7. Many viral songs __________________ (start) as background music in short videos.
8. Social media ___________________ (change) the way people find news and entertainment.
ACTIVITY 4. Complete the chart with the expressions used with FOR and SINCE.
ACTIVITY 5. Complete with FOR and SINCE.
ACTIVITY 6. Write at least 4 sentences describing things you started doing in the past and still continue. USE
PRESENTE PERFECT SIMPLE with FOR or SINCE.
Ex: “ I’ve been an English teacher FOR twelve years.”
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