1
I live in the ……………………… and can cycle to school in the centre in about 20 minutes.
suburbs
We live in a ……………………… and have great views. But if the lift isn’t working properly it’s a nightmare!
block of flats
The police say that there is more crime in ……………………… city areas than in the suburbs.
inner
In many cities, only taxis and buses can drive through the ……………………… , to cut down on pollution.
city centre
One of the advantages of living in a ……………………… is that you don’t hear much noise from the neighbours.
detached house
My town is very old and (1) ……………………… – there are lots of buildings and monuments to look at. It has an old quarter which has lots of bars and restaurants.
crowded • dirty • historic • lively • modern noisy • quiet
historic
At the weekend the atmosphere there is always fun and
(2) ………………………. I would recommend Donatello’s restaurant as it has great pasta dishes.
crowded • dirty • historic • lively • modern noisy • quiet
lively
But on
Friday evenings it’s very popular and it gets really
(3) ……………………… , so sometimes it’s difficult to get a table.
crowded • dirty • historic • lively • modern noisy • quiet
crowded
Also it’s impossible to have a conversation with your friends because it’s really (4) ……………………… with all the people talking at once.
crowded • dirty • historic • lively • modern noisy • quiet
noisy
The town centre is very different to the old quarter. It was built quite recently so the buildings are more (5) ………………………, and it has a great shopping centre.
crowded • dirty • historic • lively • modern noisy • quiet
modern
Replace the words in italics with extreme adjectives.
1 The city of Bath is very old. It is a spa town and has some Roman baths and beautiful stone buildings.
………………………
ancient
Replace the words in italics with extreme adjectives.
2 After cycling through the country roads in the rain, our bikes were very dirty.
filthy
Replace the words in italics with extreme adjectives.
3 On the first day of the summer sales the shops were very full. It was impossible to move.
packed
Replace the words in italics with extreme adjectives.
4 My last essay was very bad. I wrote it in a rush and it was full of mistakes.
dreadful/terrible/awful
Replace the words in italics with extreme adjectives.
5 We climbed up to the top of the volcano and when we looked down the views of the landscape around were very pretty.
………………………
stunning/gorgeous/magical/magnificent/fabulous
1 ……………………… you ……………………… (have) that headache for a long time? You should see a doctor about it.
Have, had
Where ……………………… you ……………………… (be)? Your clothes are really dirty!
have, been
Where ……………………… you ……………………… (stay) when you were in London earlier this year?
did, stay
We ……………………… (visit) my cousins while we were in Rome last month.
visited
I have finished the assignment, but I ……………………… (not give) it in yet.
haven’t given
You are going to talk about places to visit. Use the ideas in the box to help you make brief notes before you begin. Use a lot of new words- 1 w.- 1 point.
Where is the most beautiful place that you have ever visited?
Which place would you most like to visit?
Now work with a partner. Take turns to ask and answer the questions
How many words have you used?
Choose the correct alternatives to complete the dialogue.
Amy: Hi, Maria. Sorry I’m late. I’ve (1) helped/been helping Jim with his history homework.
Maria: Don’t worry, I’ve only just arrived myself. I’ve
(2) worked out/been working out in the gym. That’s why I’m so tired.
Amy: I’m really hungry. Shall we have a pizza after the film?
Maria: We can go back to my house. I’ve just
(3) bought/been buying a chicken and chilli pizza and I’ve got lots of salad at home.
1 been helping
2 been working out
3 bought
Choose the correct alternatives to complete the dialogue.
Amy: That would be great. Thanks. I’ve never
(4) eaten/been eating a chicken and chilli pizza before.
Maria: I’m glad that you can come. I’ve (5) made/been making enough salad for at least four people.
4 eaten
5 made
Put these words in the correct place in the sentences.
ever • just • never • since • yet
1 We’ve watched an English DVD in class. I’d love
to, though!
………..……..………..……..………..……..………..……..………..……..………..
We’ve never watched an English DVD in class. I’d love to, though!
Put these words in the correct place in the sentences.
ever • just • never • since • yet
5 Have you been on a plane by yourself in your life?
………..……..………..……..………..……..………..……..………..……..………..
Have you ever been on a plane by yourself?