B) Complete using the correct form of the words and phrases in the box.
beat • challenge • have • fun • interest • organise • score • train
Do you dream of (1) scoring the winning goal in a football match, or (2) challenging a top tennis player? Sport (3) interests most young people, and it’s a great way to stay healthy and (4) fun at the same time. That’s why the local council has decided to help young people who want to (5) organise (6) and have their own sports club. We know it’s a big challenge, and that’s why we’ll give you the money you need to get started. We’ll help you find a place to (7) train and give you money to find good players in your area. Contact the Town Hall for details.
C) Circle the correct word.
1 I really like playing board / video games like Monopoly and Cluedo.
2 Roy was the best player, so he wasn’t surprised when he became captain / club of the team.
3 Lots of people get defeat/ pleasure from just watching sport from their armchairs.
5 Everyone in my family supports the same competition/team.
4 I thought the music at the concert/ rhythm we went to last night was great.
6 I find classical / entertaining music really boring, and I prefer pop.
D) Choose the correct answer.
1. You should take up a sport and then you would get more exercise.
2. I’m trying to work! Could you please turn your music down?
3. Just ask and I’m sure the other children will let you join in.
4. The referee sent David off for arguing with him.
5. This is my favourite song! Turn it up!
6. A mobile phone rang, but the musician just carried on playing.
7. We can’t afford to eat out very often.
8. I’ve decided to become a vegetarian and give up meat.
Рубрика: English 9
Destination B1, ex. D, E, F
D. Circle the correct word or phrase
1. When we were in Canada, we went/were going skiing almost every day.
2. About four years ago, I decided/was deciding to become a chef.
3. Georgia had/was having a shower when someone knocked at the door.
4. Holly and I ran from the house to the taxi because it rained/was raining heavily.
5. Two men argued/were arguing outside, so I went to see what was happening.
6. Daniel called/was calling you at one o’clock yesterday, but you were here with me.
7. We ate/were eating breakfast when a letter came through the letter box.
8. As I walked past the window, I saw that Paula made/was making a cake.
9. I dreamt/was dreaming about my favourite band when the alarm clock went off.
10. While I practised/was practising the trumpet late last night, a neighbour came
E. Complete using past simple or past continuous
Word bank: answer • be • continue • get • go • have • open • practice • put • ring • say • shine • sing • wake
Amber’s Big Match
One morning, Amber (1) woke up early. The sun (2) was shining and the birds (3) were singing. Amber (4) was very excited because it was the day of the big tennis match. Amber (5) ran downstairs and into the kitchen, where her father (6) was having breakfast. «Morning, Amber. Today’s the day! he (7) said. Amber smiled nervously. ‘Don’t worry!! he (8) continued «You’ll be fine.’ Amber (9) put some toast into the toaster and (10) opened the fridge. Just as she (11) got the butter out, the phone (12) rang. Her father (13) answered it. After a few minutes, he put the phone down. ‘Bad news, I’m afraid. The other player (14) practiced yesterday when she had an accident. The match is off. Amber ate her toast slowly. She was surprised she didn’t feel disappointed.
F. Complete using the correct form of used to. You may have to use some negative forms.
1. When I was younger, I used to eat pizza almost every day!
2. Wasn’t there use to be a supermarket on the corner?
3. Bradley is a teacher, but he used to want to be a train driver.
4. I didn’t use to like eating cabbage, but now I love it!
5. Didn’t Rick use to have blond hair when he was a little boy?
6. I know Lily didn’t use to cook much, but now I think she makes dinner every day.
Present simple, present continuous, stative verbs
Destination-B1, page 8
Section E: Complete using the correct present simple or present continuous form of the verbs in the box.
Verbs given: belong, do, have, help, hold, move, use, watch
1. In Monopoly, you move around the board, buying houses and hotels.
2. Are you watching this programme or can I turn the TV off?
3. Regular exercise helps you to stay healthy.
4. I am using my brother’s guitar until I get a new one.
5. Does Simon always do the washing-up after lunch?
6. Do you have any sweaters in a larger size?
7. You are holding the kite right. Let me show you.
8. Dad belongs to the local astronomy club.
Section F: Underline ten verbs in the wrong tense and rewrite them correctly.
‘One game I am loving is backgammon. You are throwing the dice and then you move your pieces around the board. It is seeming quite easy, but in fact you are needing to be quite careful. When your piece lands on one of the other person’s pieces, you are taking it off the board and you send it back to the beginning. You are winning by getting all your pieces to the end and off the board. Some people are preferring chess, but I am not understanding that game. Right now, I wait to have a game with my brother. He does his homework. I usually win, so I think he doesn’t want to play a game with me!’
am loving — love
are throwing — throw
is seeming — seems
are needing — need
are taking — take
are winning — win
are preferring — prefer
wait — am waiting
does — is doing
not understanding — don’t understand
Getting to know each other
Choose questions you would like to answer, either prepare a video presentation or write a short review.
1․Tell me about yourself. Where were you born? Where do you live at the moment? What have you studied?
I’m Arpi, I was born in Yerevan, I live currently in Yerevan.
2. How long have you been studying English?
I’ve been studying English ever since I was around 5 years old.
3. Are you good at cooking/swimming/etc?
Yes, I’m quite good at cooking and I’ve learned swimming.
4. What are your goals in life?
My only goals in my life right now are to find a nice job in future and become successful.
5. Who do you admire most in the world and why?
There’s no specific person that I admire in this world, I would say my parents.
6. What don’t you like doing?
I don’t like doing a lot of things, but mostly I hate cleaning up.
9. Do you remember your last dream or any particular dream?
10. Can you remember a story from childhood?
11. Do you remember any strange or dangerous situation in your life?
One day I almost got hit by a car, when I was crossing the road with my mother.
12. Do you live in a house or an apartment?
I live in an apartment.
13. Have you ever lived in another country?
I’ve lived in Georgia for few years when my dad worked there.
14. Have you ever met a famous person?
No, I haven’t.
15. How do you spend your free time?
I sleep or play video games when I have free time.
16. How hard are you willing to work to get what you want?
I’d say I’m working hard if I need to get something I really want.
17. What are your hobbies?
My hobbies are drawing, reading and baking.
18. What is your motto?
19. What kind of people do you like?
I like people who don’t lie, that aren’t two-faced and have similar personalities with me.
20. What languages do you speak?
I speak Armenian, Russian and English fluently and I’m learning Korean for already 4 years.
21. Are you a ‘morning’ or ‘night’ person?
I’m a night person, I get motivated at nights.
23. What do you want to improve about yourself?
I have to improve my studies and
24. Would you like to be famous?
Not really, I’d rather to be just a successful person than famous.
25. What motivates you?
My future motivates me to work harder for me and people who are close to me.