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Complete the sentence: “I ___ (watch) TV when the phone rang.”
was watching
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Complete: “I study hard ___ I want to pass the exam.” (because/so/to?)
because
Complete the sentence: “If you heat water to 100ºC, it ___ (boil).”
boils
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What’s the opposite of "get on" a bus?
get off
Fill the blank: “Turn ___ and go straight."
left
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What’s the difference in use between Past Simple and Past Continuous?
Past Continuous is used for ongoing actions in the past; Past Simple is for completed actions. Example: I was studying when he called me.
Choose the correct option: “She doesn’t mind (to wait / waiting) for the bus.”
waiting
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What is the structure of the first conditional?
If + present simple, will + base verb.
Example: If it rains, I will stay at home.
Match the verb with the correct noun: rent, miss, park, get in (Options: a flight, a car, a space, a taxi)
rent a car
miss a flight
park a car
get in a taxi
What’s the difference between a detached house and a terraced house?
A detached house stands alone; a terraced house is connected to others in a row.
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Correct the mistake: “She was cook dinner when I got home.”
She was cooking dinner when I got home.
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Rewrite: “He wants that he wins the competition.” (Correct the verb pattern.)
Corrected: He wants to win the competition.
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Correct this sentence: “If I will see him, I’ll tell him the news.”
Corrected: If I see him, I’ll tell him the news.
Describe what happens: You go out, fall over, and then come back. Create a short story with those verbs.
Example: I went out to walk the dog, but I fell over a rock. Then I came back home to clean the wound.
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Give directions to your school from Ciudalcampo using at least 5 different expressions.
Example: Go straight, turn left at the traffic lights, then take the second right. Go past the supermarket. The park is on the left, opposite the pharmacy.
Write a sentence using Past Continuous and Past Simple to describe an interrupted action.
Example: I was doing my homework when the lights went out.
Create one sentence using “because”, one with “so”, and one with “to”, all with different meanings.
Example:
I stayed at home because I was sick.
It was cold, so I wore a jacket.
She studies English to get a better job.
Write 2 zero conditional and 2 first conditional sentences related to health or daily routines.
Zero: If you don’t sleep, you feel tired.
Zero: If you drink coffee at night, you can’t sleep.
First: If I exercise tomorrow, I’ll feel better.
First: If she doesn’t call, I’ll go without her.
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Use at least 5 verbs from this category in a coherent paragraph about your last holiday (movement, transport and travel included).
Example: Last summer, I traveled around Italy. I got in a rented car, packed my bags, and planned every day. I tried new food and went into small towns. One day, I missed my train, so I had to take a taxi.
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Describe your ideal house using at least 6 words from the vocabulary list, explaining why.
Example: My ideal house has a big balcony, central heating, and a beautiful patio. I want a studio in a block of flats with a high ceiling and modern staircase. The entrance should feel welcoming.
Create a short story (3–4 lines) that includes at least 3 different actions using the Past Continuous and Past Simple correctly.
Example story: While I was walking to school, it started raining. I was wearing new shoes and they got soaked. My friend was waiting for me under a tree. We ran to the bus stop together.
Write a short paragraph (4–5 lines) using: “would like to”, “don’t mind + ing”, “want to”, “so”, and “because”, all correctly.
Example paragraph: I would like to travel to Japan because I love the culture. I don’t mind eating new food, and I want to try sushi. My friend wants to go too, so we are planning the trip together.
Combine both a zero and a first conditional in a short story or paragraph with at least 4 lines.
Example paragraph: If you touch a flame, it burns you. That’s why I’m always careful in the kitchen. If I cook dinner tonight, I’ll be extra cautious. If I burn myself again, I’ll go to the doctor.
Complete a cloze text with 10 gaps using the correct movement/travel/transport verb (you create or adapt it).
Cloze text suggestion:
Last summer, I decided to travel around Europe. First, I planned my route and booked all the hotels. I packed my suitcase and went to the airport. I almost missed my flight but managed to get on just in time. In Rome, I got into a taxi, then went out to explore the city. I tried lots of pasta and came back with amazing memories.
A tourist is lost. Write a realistic conversation (minimum 6 lines) where you give them complex directions and describe a place you recommend (using house/place vocabulary).
Example conversation:
Tourist: Excuse me, can you help me? I’m lost.
You: Sure! Go straight until you reach the roundabout. Take the second exit. At the traffic lights, turn left. The museum is opposite a small café.
Tourist: Thank you! Is there a nice place to stay nearby?
You: Yes, there’s a lovely cottage just around the corner. It has a patio and air conditioning.