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Exercise 1: Fill in the blank with the correct word from the list:
1. I always bring my _________ with me when I go on a trip in case it rains.
2. I like to have a cup of tea in the morning with some _________.
3. I need to buy some new _________ for my office.
4. I'm going to the local _________ to withdraw some cash.
5. I use my _________ to help me with math homework.
6. I'm going to take the _________ to work today because it's faster.
Exercise 2: Complete the sentences with the correct word:
I. I usually have my breakfast in the kitchen while sitting on the _________.
II. I need to pack my _________ and my _________ for my trip.
III. I always forget my _________ when I leave the house.
IV. I like to listen to music on the _________ while I'm cooking.
V. I always keep my _________ and my _________ in my bag.
VI. I need to buy some _________ for my friend's birthday present.
Exercise 3: Match the words with the correct definition:
A) A device used to keep food cold
B)A tool used for personal grooming
C) A place where you can withdraw cash
D) A piece of clothing used to cover the head and neck
E) A device used to see things clearly
F)A place to park vehicles
Exercise 4: Write a sentence with each word:
Trousers
Kettle
Bin
Sausage
Biscuits
Car park
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Exercise 5: Write a short paragraph using at least 5 of the words from the list:
I'm going to the local car park to meet my friend. I always forget my keys, so I need to make sure I have them with
me this time. I'm also going to bring my laptop and my umbrella in case it rains. I need to buy some biscuits for
our road trip, so I'll stop by the grocery store.
Exercise 6:Fill in the blankets
i. I always keep my _________ in my pocket to light up the dark.
A. Torch
B. Lamp
C. Telephone
ii. I never forget to bring my _________ when I go to the beach.
A. Umbrella
B. Sunglasses
C. Towel
iii. I keep my _________ on the nightstand so I can find it easily in the morning.
A. Watch
B. Keys
C. Phone
iv. I use my _________ every morning to start my day with a cup of tea.
A. Kettle
B. Mug
C. Teapot
v. I like to listen to music on the _________ while I'm cooking.
A. Radio
B. Phone
C. MP3 player
vi. I always keep my _________ in my car for emergencies.
A. Torch
B. Blanket
C. Jump starter
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B)GRAMMAR
PRESENT SIMPLE AND PRESENT CONTINUOUS:
1. Present Simple: The Present Simple tense is used to describe habits, routines,
general truths, or fixed arrangements. Keywords for this tense include "always,"
"never," "usually," and "often."
2. Present Continuous: The Present Continuous tense is used to describe an action that
is happening at the moment of speaking or a temporary action in progress.
Keywords for this tense include "right now," "at the moment," and "currently."
3. Differences: The main difference between the Present Simple and Present
Continuous is the type of action they describe. The Present Simple describes actions
that are fixed or habitual, while the Present Continuous describes actions that are
happening at the moment or temporarily.
4. Formation: The Present Simple is formed by using the base form of the verb, while
the Present Continuous is formed with the auxiliary verb "to be" and the present
participle of the main verb (verb + -ing).
Examples:
I. Present Simple: I play tennis every weekend.
II. Present Continuous: I am playing tennis right now.
III. Use: The Present Simple is used for actions that are repeated regularly, general
facts, or for routines. The Present Continuous is used for actions happening at the
moment, temporary actions, and actions that have recently changed.
EXERCISES
1)Complete the following sentences with Present Simple or Present Continuous tense of the verb in parentheses.
a. My mother ________ (cook) dinner every evening.
b. I ________ (not listen) to the radio at the moment.
c. She always ________ (drink) coffee in the morning.
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d. He ________ (not study) at the moment, he's watching TV.
e. They ________ (walk) to work every day.
f. We usually ________ (not have) breakfast at home.
g. I ________ (read) a book right now.
2)Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
a. My father always ________ (get up) early on weekdays.
b. We ________ (not watch) TV in the evening.
c. I ________ (write) a letter to my friend at the moment.
d. She ________ (not like) coffee.
e. He ________ (not play) soccer at the moment.
f. They ________ (travel) a lot for work.
g. I ________ (not study) at the moment, I'm working.
3)Write questions for the following sentences.
a. My brother likes to play soccer.
b. We always have lunch at 12 PM.
c. She is studying for her exam.
d. He works as a doctor.
e. They are watching a movie right now.
f. I don't drink coffee in the morning.
g. He always listens to music in the car.
4)Rewrite the following sentences using the opposite form of the verb in parentheses.
a. I usually go to bed early. (stay up)
b. She never drinks tea. (drink)
c. They are always playing soccer. (not play)
d. He doesn't like to watch TV. (watch)
e. We usually have breakfast at home. (not have)
f. I'm not studying at the moment. (study)
g. He always listens to music in the car. (not listen)
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5)Write sentences using the verb in parentheses in the Present Continuous tense.
a. I (read) a book right now.
b. She (not study) at the moment.
c. They (walk) in the park right now.
d. He (not watch) TV right now.
e. We (cook) dinner right now.
f. I (not drink) coffee at the moment.
g. He (listen) to music right now.
6)Write sentences using the verb in parentheses in the Present Simple tense.
a. I (like) to play soccer in the evenings.
b. She (not like) to watch TV.
c. They (go) to the gym every day.
d. He (work) as a teacher.
e. We (not live) in the city.
f. I (not drink) coffee in the morning.
g. He (listen) to
C)READING COMPHEHENSION
A)Read the following article and answer the questions:
The Amazon rainforest is one of the world's most important ecosystems. It is home to a huge variety of plant and
animal species and provides essential resources like wood, medicine, and fresh water. Despite its importance, the
Amazon rainforest is under threat from deforestation and climate change.
In the last 50 years, 20% of the Amazon rainforest has been destroyed. This has serious consequences for the
ecosystem and the species that depend on it. The destruction of the rainforest also releases huge amounts of
carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, contributing to global warming.
Efforts are being made to protect the Amazon rainforest, including the creation of national parks and the
promotion of sustainable agriculture. However, these efforts are being hindered by the activities of illegal loggers,
who are cutting down trees for profit. The government is taking action to stop these illegal activities, but it is a
difficult task.
Questions:
1. What is the Amazon rainforest?
2. What are the consequences of the destruction of the Amazon rainforest?
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3. What is being done to protect the Amazon rainforest?
4. Who is hindering the efforts to protect the rainforest?
5. What is the government doing to stop the illegal activities?
6. Read the following article and answer the questions:
A new study has found that drinking coffee can help you live longer. The study, which was conducted over a
period of 16 years, involved over 400,000 participants. The results showed that people who drank three cups of
coffee a day were less likely to die from various causes, including heart disease, stroke, and diabetes.
The study's lead author, Dr. Veronica Setiawan, said that the results were "exciting." She explained that coffee
contains a number of compounds that have been shown to have health benefits, including antioxidants, which
can help protect against cell damage.
However, the study also found that drinking too much coffee can have negative effects on health. People who
drank more than six cups of coffee a day were found to have a higher risk of death from various causes.
Questions:
1. What did the study find about drinking coffee?
2. How long did the study last?
3. How many participants were involved in the study?
4. What health benefits does coffee have, according to the study?
5. What did the study's lead author say about the results?
6. What did the study find about drinking too much coffee?
7. Read the following article and answer the questions:
The world is facing a plastic waste crisis. Every day, millions of tons of plastic waste are produced and much of it
ends up in the ocean, causing serious harm to marine life and the environment.
To tackle the problem, countries are taking action to reduce the use of single-use plastics, such as shopping bags
and water bottles. Many countries are introducing laws that ban or tax single-use plastics, while others are
promoting the use of reusable alternatives.
Consumers also have a role to play in reducing plastic waste. By choosing to use reusable bags, water bottles, and
coffee cups, we can help to reduce the amount of plastic waste that ends up in the ocean.
Questions:
1. What is the world facing a crisis of?
2. What is the problem with plastic waste in the ocean?
3. What are countries doing to reduce the use of single-use plastics?
4. What laws are some countries introducing to reduce plastic waste?
5. What role do consumers have in reducing plastic waste
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D)SPEAKING
PART 1
Where are you from?
What do you most like about the place where you live?
What do you think is the best time of the year? Why?
What do you usually do at the weekend?
How often do you listen to music?
Tell us about a musical artist you quite like.
PART 2
In this part of the test I’m going to give each of you two photographs. I would like you to talk about
your photographs on your own for about a minute and also answer a question about your partner’s
photographs.
(Candidate A) It’s your turn first. Here are your photos. They show different places to shop for clothes.
I would like you to compare the photographs and say why you think people would choose to shop in
these different places.
PART 3
(Candidate A) Which of these two social activities would you rather be part of?
(3 minutes)
Now I would like you to talk about something together for about 2 minutes. I would like you
to imagine that a school is trying to attract more students. Here are some ideas that they are
thinking about and a question for you to discuss. First you have some time to look at the
task.
Now talk to each other about why people need to take precautions in these situations.
