Unit 1
What a happy time it was when we __ (not, to have) all these devices. - Open the brackets
What do you know about deterrents to crime? (I wonder __) - Make an indirect question
I __ (to use, never) GPS on my phone. - Open the brackets
What a happy time it was when we didn't have all these devices.
I wonder what you know about deterrents to crime.
I have never used GPS on my phone.
You (study) at the Upper Intermediate English Course for 4 months now. - Open the brackets
I am sick and tired of waiting! I (to sit) here for three hours! - Open the brackets
All your requests (past, to take) into consideration, don't worry. - Open the brackets
have studied/ have been studying
have been sitting (emphasizing the duration)
were taken/ have been taken
If only I (can, see) Asian countries! - Open the brackets
I realised I (to enter) the wrong building, that is why I couldn't find my friend! - Open the brackets
The sun (to set), and I (sit) near the river calmly. - Open the brackets
could see
had entered
was setting, was sitting
Did you know John before? - Yes, we (to go) to school together every day. - Open the brackets
What are your plans for tomorrow? - I (to have) breakfast with Jim, and then I (to meet) with clients. - Open the brackets
Now you are so boring, you (not, used to be) like that!
went/ used to go/ would go
am having, am meeting - definite arrangements or plans
didn't use to be
When people think of _ inventions, they might think of Thomas Edison and _ light bulb or Gutenburg and _ printing press. - Insert articles where necessary
If I (to come) late, my boss (yell) at me for half an hour. Toxic work environment makes me be in a hurry! - Use the appropriate conditional, expressing unreal situation
If you (to heat) the water, it (to boil).
When people think of - inventions, they might think of Thomas Edison and the light bulb or Gutenburg and the printing press. - Insert articles where necessary
came, would yell - Conditional 2
heat, boils - Conditional 0
How can I help you? - Make an indirect question, use any opening phrase
I (find) this phone in the park. What should I do with it now? - Open the brackets
My daughter (not, eat) carrots since she was a little baby. - Open the brackets
E.g. Could you tell me how I can help you?
I've found this phone in the park. What should I do with it now?
My daughter hasn't eaten carrots since she was a little baby.
You shouldn't use it. - Transform the sentence into passive
This charity organization (to rise) $5000 so far, it's amazing! - Open the brackets
I (to like) her since we were at school, and now we are finishing university, I should just get over her! - Open the brackets
It shouldn't be used (by you/ anyone).
has risen (emphasis on the result)
have liked (the action is long, but 'to like' is a state verb)
Before I moved there, I (to live) in a smaller town in the North for my whole life. - Open the brackets
I wish I (to ask) my teacher about this very difficult question. Now it's too late! - Open the brackets
If only she (to be) less attractive!
I had been living
I wish I had asked
were/ was
I'm hungry, I (to have) a snack right now. - Open the brackets
My boyfriend is very sweet, but he (always, to bite) his nails, it is so gross! - Open the brackets
I hope you (to be) alright. - Open the brackets
will have - a decision made at the moment of speaking
is always biting - annoyance
will be - a prediction based on opinion
You need to work only _ three days _ week, but _ eighteen hours _ day! - Insert the correct articles
_ Mountain Fisht is _highest mountain in Krasnodar. - Insert the correct articles
If I (to be) you, I (to rest) more. You work too much. - Open the brackets, using the correct conditional
three days a week, eighteen hours a day
Mountain Fisht, the highest
were, would rest
I have studied this grammar rule this morning, but I don't remember it now, although it's only noon. - Is this sentence correct?
I've never swum in this lake when I was a child, but I swam in it a lot ever since. - Is this sentence correct?
It's incorrect. - I never swam (not referring to the present); I've swum (connected with the present)
Why is he so dirty? - He (to plant) vegetables in the garden. - Open the brackets
I like people supporting my ideas and beliefs. - Transform the sentence so that the passive is used
I wanted to warn you to stay out of this, but it was too late. - Transform the sentence so that the passive is used
has been planting (we have present evidence of a recent longer activity)
I like my ideas being supported by people.
I wanted you to be warned to stay out of this
I wish you (to pay) more attention to me, I am your wife after all! - Open the brackets
She (always, yell) at me for very small things, I hated that! - Open the brackets
I wish you would pay - annoyance
was always yelling - annoyance
I (to walk) here, it's my favourite park. - Open the brackets: the meaning of the sentence is that you have this habit
She would love these flowers when she was a baby. - Is this sentence correct?
I am used to walking here
No, 'used to love/ loved' - 'would' is not used with states
I (to agree) to your conditions unless you (to propose) a small amount of money. - Open the brackets, using the appropriate conditional
_ Arctic is _ smallest ocean. _Lake Baikal is the biggest lake.
would agree, unless you proposed
The Arctic, Lake Baikal
Do you remember your English skills before our course? Can you say what skills have you got? While answering the questions, use Present Perfect and Past Simple correctly
Good job :)
What do you know about modern charity organizations and fundraisers? How do they help the world, make a difference? While answering, use Present Perfect Simple, Present Perfect Continuous and the Passive
You were on fire! :)
What is the most pleasant story from your childhood you have? What do you regret doing/ not doing when you were little? Share it with your groupmates, using narrative tenses and I wish/ If only structures
Look at those skills!
What did you really like doing 5 years ago that you don't really do now? Why so? What do you think can be the next thing that you adore doing now and you will stop doing in 5 years? Express your opinion, using correct tenses for present and past habits, future forms
Fantastic!
If you were to change one thing in your life, what would it be? Why? What do you think your groupmate wants to change? Explain your opinion, using appropriate articles and conditionals
Super-Duper!
You want to buy a very pretty shirt as a gift for passing your English exam. You go to the shop and you are a bit confused, so you need the help of a shop-assistant. Roleplay this situation with one of your groupmates, using Indirect questions, Past Simple and Present Perfect, Phrases for Polite Enquiries
Nicely done! ;)
Choose one of the topics and discuss it with one of your groupmates, using Present Perfect Simple, Present Perfect Continuous, the Passive, phrases for Expressing Opinions (agreeing/disagreeing):
- the situation with Johnny Depp and Amber Heard
- Is global warming that bad?
- Sitcoms are dumb
Superb!
Choose one of the questions and discuss it with your groupmate. Use narrative tenses, I wish/ If only, phrases for Expressing likes and dislikes:
- How did series and serials change over the last 10-20 years? Do you like modern TV shows? What would you change in them?
- How did music change over the last 10-20 years? Do you like modern music? Why?
This is what excellence looks like!
What was your daily routine in the past (choose any time period) and what is it now? Discuss it with your partner, using correct tenses for present and past habits, future forms, phrases for describing procedures
You must have been practicing!
If you were to create an advert for potato, what would it look like? Be creative! Come up with an advert with your partner, using appropriate articles, conditionals and phrases for suggesting ideas
Superior work!