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 2A GRAMMAR past simple: regular and irregular verbs
Complete the conversations with the past simple form of the verbs in brackets.

1 A Is this your first time in the UK, Anna?

B No, I 1had (have) a holiday in Scotland last year.
A Really? I love Scotland! Where 2 you
(stay)?
B We 3
(stay) in Edinburgh. We 4 (book)
a hotel online, but unfortunately when we 5 (arrive)
we 6
(not like) it. So we 7
(leave) that
hotel and 8
(rent) an apartment. It was great! What
about you? When 9
(be) you in Scotland?
A Oh, a long time ago. I 10 (start) a university course
there. I 11
(not finish) the course, but I
12
(love) Scotland!

2 A Hi, Oliver. Welcome home! How 13 (be) your flight?

B Hi, Mum. It 14 (not be) bad. I 15 (not sleep)
much, but I 16
(watch) some good films.
A And 17
you (like) New Zealand?
B Yes! It 18
(be) fantastic. I 19 (have) a great
time. It’s a really beautiful country and I 20 (meet)
some amazing people. I 21
(not want) to come home!
A 
22
you (take) many photos?
B Yes, I 23
(take) a lot. I can show you when we
get home.

3 A Ruth! You’re back! 24 you (have)

a good holiday?
B No. It 25 (be) awful.
A Why? What happened?
B We 26 (stay) in a horrible apartment, and Tom
27
(think) the city was dangerous at night, so
we 28
(not go) out much in the evening.
A What 29
you (do) during the day?
30
you (go) sightseeing?
B Yes, we 31 (visit) all the famous places. But we
32
(argue) a lot. Tom 33 (buy) very
expensive souvenirs for all his family! I 34
(not buy)
anything.

ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Cover the conversations and look at the pictures.
Try to remember what happened to Anna, Oliver, and Ruth and Tom.
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 2B GRAMMAR past continuous
a Look at the pictures and complete the sentences with the
past simple and past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
1 2 3

4 5 6

1 I was sleeping when you sent me the 4 They for the bus when they
message. (sleep, send) the accident. (wait, see)
2 Susan around Italy when she 5 It to rain when they
her boyfriend. (travel, meet) to school. (start, cycle)
3 We some old photos when 6 A dog into the road when I
we the house. (find, clean) home. (run, drive)

b Complete the story with the past simple or past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.

Last summer, I 1was living (live) in Hawaii. One Saturday

morning, I 2 (wake up) early, and it
3
(be) a beautiful day. The sun
4
(shine), and I 5
(feel) really happy. I 6 (not need) to
go to work that day, so I 7 (decide)
to go surfing. Most of my friends 8

(work) and my girlfriend 9 (visit) her

parents, so I 10
(go) to the beach
alone. When I 11 (arrive), the beach
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(be) already crowded. A lot of people
13
(sunbathe), children
14
(play) games and people 15
(swim) in the sea. Everyone
16
(enjoy) the lovely summer day. I 17
(put) my things
down on the beach, and then I 18 (begin) walking to the sea with my surfboard.
Suddenly, a man 19 (shout), ‘Shark! Shark! Get out of the water!’ At first, I
20
(not can) see anything, but then I 21 (see) a big shark.
Luckily, it 22
(not attack) anyone and 23
(swim) away quickly.
I 24 (not stay) at the beach after that, and I 25 (go) home
without going surfing!

ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Cover the sentences in a and look at the pictures. Try to remember the sentences.
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 2C GRAMMAR time sequencers and connectors
a Match the sentence halves and circle the correct word: so, but, because, or although.
1 The weather was awful, g a so / but I invited her to dinner.
2 I didn’t give him my phone number b because / although it had a happy ending.
3 Paul came to work c but / so we couldn’t find the house.
4 It was her birthday, d because / although I didn’t want him to call me.
5 Jake is an intelligent student, e although / because he was ill.
6 I ran to the shop f so / but we had a wonderful evening.
7 They didn’t want to dance, g but / so we didn’t go out.
8 We didn’t go anywhere special, h although / because I was in a hurry.
9 It was a sad story i because / but he’s very lazy.
10 We drove along the street very slowly, j so / because they left the club early.

b Complete the story with the time sequencers and connectors from the list.

although (x2) ​because (x3) ​but (x2) ​the next day ​one evening so (x3) ​suddenly ​two minutes later ​when

Don’t always listen

to the satnav...
Oscar Peters never wanted a satnav 1because he
didn’t like technology. And 2 his
brother gave him one as a birthday present, it
directed him into a difficult situation.
‘My brother Jez loves gadgets and technology. on the left. I could see that there was a road which
Last year, he gave me a satnav for my birthday, went through the water to the other side of the
3
he knew I didn’t really want one. river. The satnav said ‘Turn left!’, 10
Jez uses his satnav all the time 4 he I followed the instruction and turned left into the
likes listening to instructions, 5
I water. The satnav said ‘Go straight on!’, but
prefer using a map. 11
my car was completely stuck in the
6
, a friend of a friend phoned. mud. I had my phone with me, 12 I
She needed my help, 7
I agreed to phoned my friend and she came to the river to help.
drive to her house. 8
I had a map I felt terrible 13 she got very cold and
in the car, I decided to use the satnav to find her wet in the water.
village. It was dark, and I wanted to get there as 14
a tractor pulled my car out of
quickly as possible. the river, 15
it was completely ruined
Everything was going fine. I was nearly there, but by the water. I can’t believe I made such a stupid –
then 9
I saw there was a small river and expensive – mistake!’

ACTIVATION

Complete the sentences with your own ideas.

Although Jack was very good looking,… We decided to eat out because…
The party was really boring, so… Louisa met her husband when…
I enjoyed the film, but… I was watching TV when suddenly…
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 3A GRAMMAR be going to (plans and predictions)
a Complete the conversations with the correct form of be going to and a verb from the list.

do have get get go not do visit work

1 A What are you doing?

B I 1‘m going to get a trolley. I can’t carry all these bags.
2 A 2
you your homework this evening?
B No, I’m not. I’m really tired. In fact, I 3
anything – just sleep!
3 A So, do you like it here in Oxford?
B 
Yes, we love it! But we’re only here for a short time. We 4 lots of
different places.
A Where 5 you next?
B Liverpool. We 6 the train there.
4 A How’s your daughter?
B She’s fine, thanks.
A Does she have any plans for the summer?
B Yes. She 7 in a bookshop for six weeks.
A 8
she a holiday?
B No, I don’t think she is.

b What’s going to happen? Write a sentence with be going to and a verb from the list for pictures 1–8.

be late break crash cry eat make miss not win

1 2 3 4

5 6 7 8

1 He’s going to miss the bus. 5 They the race.

2 They . 6 The dog the sausages.
3 He a cake. 7 He for work.
4 She . 8 She the window.

ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Practise the conversations in a with a partner. Then cover sentences 1–8 in b.
Look at the pictures and remember the sentences.
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 3B GRAMMAR present continuous (future arrangements)
Look at Luke’s diary. Write the questions and the answers. Use the present continuous.

MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY

Work 10.00 a.m. Work 10.00 a.m.

9.00–12.00 a.m. Take Mum to the hospital 4.00–6.00 p.m. Meet Sam to study
Dinner with Frank 3.00 p.m. 7.30 p.m. Help Dad with the garden
8.00 p.m. Tennis Theatre with Yaz and Omar

FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY

Dentist 9.00 a.m. 10.30 a.m.

11.30 a.m. Go shopping – buy Ellie’s
Meet Ellie at station!
present
Party at Frank’s!
5.00 p.m.
8.00 p.m. 4.00 p.m.
Drive to Wales – with Ellie
George – Café Tivoli

1 he / meet Sam on Monday?

‘Is he meeting Sam on Monday?’ ‘No, he isn’t.’
2 When / he / go to the station?
‘When is he going to the station?’ ‘He’s going to the station on Sunday.’
3 Who / he / take to the hospital on Tuesday?

4 When / he / work?

5 he / have dinner with Frank on Monday?

6 What / he / do on Sunday morning?

7 What / he / do on Friday night?

8 When / he / go to the dentist?

9 What / he / do on Saturday morning?

10 When / he / play tennis?

11 Who / he / see on Saturday afternoon?

12 When / he / help his dad?

13 he / go to the theatre on Wednesday?

14 he / meet George at the museum?

15 What / he / do on Sunday afternoon?

ACTIVATION

Write down one arrangement that you have each day next week.
Tell a partner. Use the present continuous.
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 4A GRAMMAR present perfect + yet, just, already
a Write sentences for the pictures. Use present perfect + just.
1 1 She / make / breakfast 2
She’s just made breakfast.

2 He / be on holiday
.

3 3 They / arrive 4
.

4 She / wash her hair

.

5 5 He / buy a ring 6
.

6 A Would you like a cake?

B No, thanks. We / have lunch
.

b Write sentences for the picture. Use present perfect + yet or already.

1 do / the washing-up 6 do / the washing

He hasn’t done the washing-up yet.
2 clean / the floor 7 clean / the windows
He’s already cleaned the floor.
3 do / the ironing 8 tidy / his desk

4 take out / the rubbish 9 lay / the table

5 do / the shopping 10 make / his bed

ACTIVATION

Work with a partner. Look at the picture in b and ask and answer questions.

Has he done the washing-up yet? No, he hasn’t.

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 6A GRAMMAR will / won’t (predictions)
Read sentences 1–12 and match them to predictions a–l. Complete the predictions
with will / won’t. Use the verbs in brackets.

1 ‘The meeting starts at 2.30.’ b a ‘He much money for it.

It’s very old.’ (not get)

2 ‘John is going to see a film in

b ‘Yes, and I’m sure it’ll be really boring!’ (be)
French tonight.’

c ‘Don’t worry. You easily.’

3 ‘There’s a new drinks machine (pass)
in the office.’

d ‘Yes, but you it a lot.’ (wear)

4 ‘The teacher isn’t going to be here
today.’ e ‘That’s good. You much
healthier.’ (feel)

5 ‘My brother’s going to sell his car.’

f ‘Oh no. He really angry.’ (be)

6 ‘I’ve started going swimming

g ‘The coffee very good.’
every day.’
(not be)

7 ‘Esther’s going to buy another h ‘He anything!’

phone.’ (not understand)

8 ‘My daughter has a degree in IT.’ i ‘Great! We the exam!’

(not have)

9 ‘My new coat was really expensive!’

j ‘Lucky you! You the people
and the scenery.’ (love)

10 ‘I don’t believe it. I’ve broken my

brother’s laptop.’ k ‘She it, just like the other
two.’ (lose)

11 ‘I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.’

l ‘She a good job, I’m
sure.’ (get)
12 ‘We’re going to Brazil next month.’

ACTIVATION

Work with a partner. A read sentences 1–12. B read the predictions. Then swap roles.
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 6B GRAMMAR will / won’t / shall (other uses)
Complete the conversations with will / won’t or shall and the correct verb from the list.

ask be call have help make not be not forget not happen take turn on think

1 A 
What would you like for dinner tonight?
B 
Sorry, I won’t be home for dinner.
I’m working late.
2 A It’s hot in here.
B  I the air
conditioning? I’m working late.
3 A 
Please can you post this letter for me
today? It’s very important.
B Don’t worry, I .
4 A 
Oh, hello, Nina. I can’t talk now.
I’m at work.
B 
No problem. I you back
this evening.
5 A 
So, a mineral water and an egg Anything else?
sandwich. Anything else?
B 
Yes, I a packet of crisps,
please.
6 A 
The coffee machine you bought doesn’t
work.
B 
I it back tomorrow. They
can change it.
7 A Please don’t go!
B Don’t worry. I back soon.
8 A 
I’m going to paint my flat at the
weekend.
B I you if you like.
9 A You’re 15 minutes late!
B I’m very sorry. It again.
You’re 15 minutes late!
10 A What are your plans for the summer?
B 
I’m going to travel around Italy. Why
don’t you come with me?
A Maybe! I about it.
11 A I’m nervous about the test tomorrow.
B 
Don’t worry. Give me the book, and I
you some of the questions.
12 A I’ve had a terrible day at work today.
B 
Sit down, and I you a cup of
tea.

ACTIVATION

Practise the conversations with a partner.

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 6C GRAMMAR review of verb forms: present, past, and future
Complete the conversations with the correct form of the verbs in brackets: present simple,
present continuous, past simple, past continuous, present perfect, be going to + infinitive,
will / won’t + infinitive.

1 A Does your sister sometimes get (get) angry with you?

B Only if I take her clothes without asking.
2 A Can I speak to Anna, please?
B Sorry, she (not work) on Wednesdays.
A OK, thanks. I (call) back tomorrow then.
3 A I (not make) anything for dinner yet.
B That’s OK. I’m not very hungry.
4 A Have you decided what to do with your car?
B Yes. I (sell) it next month.
5 A How you (get) home last night?
B I (get) a taxi.
6 A Oh dear, I’m not very good at filling in forms.
B Don’t worry. I (help) you.
7 A Did you hear about the election result?
B Yes, I heard it on the news when I (drive) home.
8 A Soft drinks aren't very good for you, you know.
B Well, I (not drink) very many – just one or two cans a day.
9 A you ever (speak) to your mother about the problem?
B Yes, I have. But that was a long time ago.
10 A I (come) to see you last night, but you (not be) at home.
B No, I (have) dinner at my parents’ house.
11 A I’m a bit nervous about the injection, Doctor.
B Don’t worry. It (not hurt).
12 A Hi, can you talk now?
B Sure, I (not work) at the moment.
13 A You look happy!
B I am. They just (offer) me the job in Paris.
14 A What you (do) tomorrow evening?
B Nothing. Why?
A you (want) to see a film?
15 A Wow! This is a great photo. Where you (take) it?
B When I (walk) in the Himalayas. 20

16–20 Excellent. You can use the past, present, and future very well.

11–15 Quite good, but check the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student’s Book p.136) and look
at the exercise again.

1–10  his is difficult for you. Read the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student’s Book p.136).
T
Then ask your teacher for another photocopy and do the exercise again at home.

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 7B GRAMMAR infinitive with to or verb + -ing?
Complete the sentences with the -ing form or infinitive with to of the verbs in brackets.

1 I can’t promise to be (be) on time.

2 Swimming (swim) is better exercise than running.

3 Would you like (come) to a concert on Saturday?

4 Do you mind (not talk) so loudly?

5 It was very interesting (see) my old school friends again.

6 Duncan works at weekends (earn) more money.

7 On Sundays, Emma likes and (relax, not do) anything.

8 We were unhappy with the service, so the restaurant offered (give) us a free dinner.

9 Is it difficult (learn) Japanese?

10 James is very competitive. He thinks (win) is the most important thing.

11 She tried (not hit) the man, but she was driving too fast.

12 We spent all evening coffee and (drink, talk).

13 Excuse me, I need (go) to the bathroom.

14 They drove without (stop) for six hours.

15 We’re thinking of (go) to Mexico for our holidays next year.

16 I’m very happy (be) here again.

17 We’ve decided (go) camping this summer because it’s cheaper.

18 (eat) just before you go to bed can make it difficult to sleep.

19 The man pretended (not understand) the policeman.

20 Are you good at (remember) people’s names? 20

16–20 Excellent. You can use the infinitive with to and the -ing form very well.

11–15 Quite good, but check the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student’s Book p.138) and look
at the exercise again.

1–10  his is difficult for you. Read the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student’s Book p.138).
T
Then ask your teacher for another photocopy and do the exercise again at home.

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 7C GRAMMAR have to, don’t have to, must, mustn’t
Complete the sentences with have to, don't have to, must, or mustn't + a verb from the list.

be come drive pay (x2) play put take touch turn off wear (x2)

1 You must turn off your phone. 2 Children 3 You

. a jacket.

4 You 5 You 6 You

the door. your feet on the seats. photos.

7 You 8 You 9 You

over 18 to see this film. football here. anything now.

10 You 11 You 12 You

to class on Fridays. in one direction. sports shoes here.

ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Cover the sentences. Look at the signs and remember the sentences.
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 8A GRAMMAR should / shouldn’t
Look at pictures 1–10. Complete the conversations with should / shouldn’t + a verb from the list.

ask get get up go (x2) learn sit tell think use

1 1 A What are you doing? 2

B I’m trying to open this packet.
A You shouldn’t use a knife! You’ll cut yourself!

2 A I can’t do this exercise. It’s too difficult.

B 
You the teacher for some help.

3 A I’m really annoyed with Paula.

B Why?
3 4
A 
Because she’s always on the computer. She never
talks to me!
B 
You her how you feel. Maybe
she doesn’t know.

4 A 
Angela’s leaving work at the end of the month.
She’s going to have a baby.
B We her a present.

5 5 A 
You so near the television. 6

B Why not?
A It isn’t good for your eyes.

6 A I miss the bus for college nearly every day.

B You earlier.

7 A Good luck for the match!

B Thanks, but I’m sure I’m going to lose.
7 8
A 
You like that! Be positive! Say
to yourself, ‘I’m going to win! I’m going to win!’

8 A Come on. Get up. It’s 9.30.

B But I’m tired.
A You to bed so late.

9 A Can you make me an omelette, please?

9 B Make it yourself! 10
A I don’t know how to.
B 
You how to cook then!

10 A I’d love to travel round the world.

B Do you have enough money for the trip?
A Well, yes.
B Then I think you !

ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Cover the conversations. Look at the pictures and remember the advice.
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 8B GRAMMAR if + present, will / won’t + infinitive (first conditional)
Complete the stories with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Wait. It’s raining!

1 If you 1don’t take an umbrella, you 2’ll get wet.
(not take, get)
If you 3 wet, you 4 a cold.
(get, catch)
If you 5 a cold, you 6 well I’ll be fine.
in your exam tomorrow. (catch, not do)
If you 7 well in your exam, you
8
a place at university. (not do, not get)

2 If you 9 me £3,000, I 10 You want how much?!

a good computer. (lend, buy)
If I 11 a good computer, I 12
my own business. (have, start)
If I 13 my own business, I 14
you some money. (have, lend)
If I 15 you some money, you 16 Just a few
a new car. (lend, can buy) thousand pounds.

3 If I 17 borrow your dress,

I 18 to the party. (not can, not go) It’s not fair!

If I 19 to the party, I 20
anyone. (not go, not meet)
I’m sorry, but it
If I 21 anyone, I 22 married. is my dress.
(not meet, never get)
If I 23 married, you 24 any
grandchildren. (not get, not have)

I can’t talk to
4 If I 25 to you now, I 26 you now!
the train. (talk, miss)
If I 27 the train, I 28
late for work. (miss, be)
If I 29 late for work, my boss Why not?
30
angry with me. (be, be)
If my boss 31 angry with me,
I 32 my job. (be, lose)

ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Cover the sentences and look at the pictures. Try to remember the situations.
1 If you don’t take an umbrella,... 3 If I can’t borrow your dress,...
2 If you lend me £3,000,... 4 If I talk to you now,...
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