1. Verbs and Prepositions
1. Stop worrying about your exam – everything will be fine.
2. I’ve waited for Judy for 30 minutes. I’m going home.
3. Stop talking and concentrate on your work.
4. Don’t forget to pay for the newspaper.
5. He explained the computer program to me.
6. I don’t know what we’ll do at the weekend. It depends on the weather.
7. She will arrive in Beijing at 3pm.
8. I like to listen to the radio when I wake up.
9. He borrowed £20 from his brother.
10. Who does this coat belong to?
11. She left without paying for the meal.
12. It was so hot, I couldn’t concentrate on my book.
13. Mothers always worry about their children.
14. Please explain the meaning of this word to your classmates.
15. I’m fed up with waiting for spring.
16. That car belongs to my father.
17. She listens to opera on the tube.
18. A: Which university will you go to? B: It depends on my exam results.
19. A lot of people borrow money from the bank.
20. When she arrived to the pub, it was already closed.

2. Use the verbs in brackets to complete the sentences. Use the correct tense.
1. When I looked (look) out of the window, I saw (see) John.
2. Have you ever played (play) the piano since you left school?
3. I haven’t seen (not see) him for two days.
4. When he tried (try) to open the door, he dropped (drop) his key.
5. They lived (live) in this house since 1987.
6. My father washed (wash) his car while my mother and I prepared (prepare) dinner.
7. Have you met (meet) her yesterday?
8. Mary was (be) in London for three days.
9. The headmaster entered (enter) the classroom when they were writing (write) their exams.
10. He bought (buy) a new car last week.
11. I think that they will arrive (arrive) tomorrow morning.
12. Last Wednesday they played (play) chess after they did (do) their homework.

3. How Important is Money to You?
I have many important things in my life and money is one of those. Money is pure happiness and joy for me, it gives you freedom and it can satisfy your needs. Nobody can live without money and it’s a fact. Money itself doesn’t make you happy as much as your purchases do. But money also has it’s bad sides. For example you can get all obsessed with money that you’ll forget about humanity, civilization or even manners. You can’t buy your friends, close or loved people by money. Yes, you can live the way you want if you have money, but you can never buy people with it.

A. Look at Shelley’s diary and use the prompts to write sentences. Use the correct form of the present continuous
1. meet Alison Friends Cafe — On Monday, she is meeting Alison and her friends at a café.
2. go shopping — Mum — On Tuesday, she is going shopping with her mum.
3. catch train — Brighton — On Wednesday, she is catching the train to Brighton.
4. spend day — Charlie. in Brighton — On Thursday, she is spending the day with Charlie in Brighton.
5. catch — train — home — 10 am — On Friday, she is catching the train home at 10 am.
6. work -Dad’s shop — all morning On Saturday, she is working in her dad’s shop all morning.

B. Complete using will or shall and the verbs in the box. You may have to use some negative forms.
(be, come, find, have, lend, live, take, visit)
1. This year, more than a million tourists will visit our local area.
2. I’m sure we will find your bag soon.
3. Will you lend me some money until Saturday?
4. Everything on the menu looks delicious! Erm… I will have Chicken Kiev, please.
5. I will take you to the bus station, if you like.
6. One day, people will live on Mars in special buildings.
7. No, there won’t be any problems with delivering your new furniture next week.

C. Complete using the correct form of be going to and the verbs in brackets. You may have to use some negative forms.
1. When I grow up, I am going to play (play) guitar in a rock group!
2. Rick and Mark are going to start (start) going to the gym twice a week.
3. Is Lauren going to tell (tell) her mum about what happened?
4. I am going to look (look) on the Internet for information about snowboarding.
5. No, Nadine isn’t going to invite (invite) everyone from class – just her close friends.
6. Is Harry going to be (be) ready on time or not?
7. Careful! You are going to break (break) something with that ball! Go outside!
8. I am going to lie down (lie down) for half an hour. Call me at six o’clock.

D. Complete using the correct present simple form of the verbs in the box.
(arrive, come, leave, take)
“I’m so excited about my holiday! My plane (1) leaves the airport here at nine o’clock and we (2) arrive in Paris two hours later. We then (3) take the train from the airport to the city. We’ll have a great week, and then we (4) come back on the 17th. I can’t wait!”

E. Circle the correct word or phrase.
1. Oscar says he will do the washing-up after dinner.
2. I’m a bit scared because I am seeing the dentist this afternoon.
3. What are you going to do this evening?
4. Will you tell Rupert I’m sorry about yesterday
5. My dad is going to grow a beard, but my mum doesn’t like the idea
6. I have to revise tonight because we are having an exam tomorrow.
7. I will remember this day for the rest of my life!
8. Are you going to Australia next Christmas?
9. I’m sure you will pass your driving test.
10. If you want me to, I will complain to the manager about it.

F. Choose the correct answer.
1. ‘Have you made plans for the summer?’
‘Yes — We’re going to Spain.’
2. ‘We’re moving house tomorrow.’
‘Really? I’ll help you with the furniture.’
3. ‘Do you need this paintbrush?’
‘Ah, yes — Will you pass it to me, please?’
4. ‘What do you want to be when you grow up, Stevie?’
‘I’m going to be a scientist.’
5. ‘John is a better player than Martin, isn’t he?’
‘Oh, yes — He’ll win the match tomorrow, I expect.’
6. ‘The weather has been terrible, hasn’t it?’
‘Yes, I think it’s going to rain again later.’

For breakfast I usually get some tea and yogurt. But I eat breakfast only when I’m staying at home, because I don’t have time for that when I have school that day. For lunch I eat whatever my mother makes or whatever we order. It’s usually some rice or pasta. And for dinner I try to eat something light or not eat anything at all, for example salad or just tea. Of course I try to take few snacks during the day, like fruits or few candies and stay hydrated.

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.

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.

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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

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.