Grammar (Past Simple, Present Perfect Simple and Continuous)
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs given.
We (visit) my cousins while we were inRome last month.
visited
Complete the sentences with words related to city life.
We live in a ____________ and have great views. But if the lift isn’t working properly it’s a nightmare!
block of flats
My town is very old and _________ – there are lots of buildings and monuments to look at.
historic
Rewrite the sentences, replacing one word in each sentence with an extreme adjective.
My last essay was bad. I wrote it in a rush and it was full of mistakes.
bad -> terrible / awful / dreadful
So I think I’m quite lucky to live here. If I get bored at the weekends, I sometimes catch the (5) across the water to the mainland and visit my cousins.
5 train yacht ferry
ferry
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs given.
Where you (stay) when you were in London earlier this year?
Where did you stay
Complete the sentences with words related to city life.
In many cities only taxis and buses can drive through the __________ , to cut down on pollution.
city centre
Also it’s impossible to have a conversation with your friends because it’s really _____________ with allthe people talking at once.
noisy
Rewrite the sentences, replacing one word in each sentence with an extreme adjective.
The city of Bath is old. It’s a spa town and has some Roman baths and pretty buildings.
old -> ancient
I take the (4) to school. I have to change once but the journey is really quick. My sister doesn’t come with me. She prefers to catch the bus because she likes to look out of the window.
4 plane underground taxi
underground
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the verbs given.
Where you (be)? Your clothes are really dirty!
Complete the sentences with words related to city life.
One of the advantages of living in a __________ is that you don’t hear much noise from the neighbours.
detached house
It has an old quarter which has lots of bars and restaurants. At the weekend the atmosphere there is always fun and __________ .
lively
Rewrite the sentences, replacing one word in each sentence with an extreme adjective.
On the first day of the summer sales the shops were full. It was difficult to move.
full -> packed
Lots of my friends from school live nearby and so I’ve always got someone to chat to, which is great as I’m very (3) .
3 sociable social sociability
sociable
Complete the dialogue with the correct present perfect simple or present perfect continuous form of the verbs given.
Maria: We can go back to my house. I __________ (just/buy) a chicken and chilli pizza and I’ve got lots of salad at home. Amy: That would be great. Thanks. I __________ (never/eat) a chicken and chilli pizza before.
have just bought
h\ve never eaten
Complete the sentences with words related to city life.
I live in the __________ and can cycle to school in the centre in about 20 minutes
suburbs
The town centre is very different to the old quarter. It was built quite recently so the buildings are more ________________, and it has a great shopping centre.
modern
Rewrite the sentences, replacing one word in each sentence with an extreme adjective.
We climbed up to the top of the volcano and when we looked down the views of the landscape around were pretty.
pretty -> stunning / amazing / gorgeous
which means there is pollution. I live in the centre in a (2) , so I have lots of neighbours on both sides and the shops are nearby.
2 bungalow terraced house cottage
terraced house
Complete the dialogue with the correct present perfect simple or present perfect continuous form of the verbs given.
Amy: Hi, Maria. Sorry I’m late. I __________ (help) Jim with his history homework all afternoon.
Maria: Don’t worry, I’ve only just arrived myself. I __________ (work out) in the gym. That’s why I’m so tired.
have been helping
have been working out
Complete the sentences with words related to city life.
The police say that there is more crime in _________ city areas than in the suburbs.
inner
I would recommend Donatello’s restaurant as it has great pasta dishes. But on Friday evenings it’s very popular and it gets really __________ , so sometimes it’s difficult to get a table.
crowded
Rewrite the sentences, replacing one word in each sentence with an extreme adjective.
After cycling through the country roads in the rain, our bikes were dirty.
dirty -> filthy
Hi Emma, Thanks for your email about your town. I live in a big city built on a group of islands. It’s quite industrial and we have lots of _________ (1) , which means there is pollution.
1 terraced houses cottages factories
factories