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100
Complete the sentence with the correct present tense (Present Simple/Present Continuous)
Every year, Paul (attend) a New Year's party with friends and they (play) board games until the early hours of the morning.
Every year, Paul attends a New Year's party with friends and they play board games until the early hours of the morning.
How do you usually spend the New Year?
100
Complete the sentence with the correct way of speaking about the past (Past Simple, Past Continuous or Present Perfect)
I (watch) the spectacular fireworks display in the city center the previous New Year.
I watched the spectacular fireworks display in the city center during the previous New Year.
Where and when have you seen the most spectacular firework display?
100
Complete the sentence with the correct way of speaking about the future (will/going to/present continuous/present simple)
I think I will finally start going to the gym regularly in the new year... as soon as I finish this last slice of cake.
100
Put the adjective in the comparative form and answer the question:
What is (important) for you during New Year holidays?
a) to have a stable internet access
b) to have a good weather
What is more important for you during New Year holidays?
a) to have a stable internet access
b) to have a good weather
200
Complete the sentence with the correct present tense (Present Simple/Present Continuous)
At the moment I _____ (try) to convince myself that eating an entire box of chocolates is OK if it is to celebrate the New Year. Don't judge me!
At the moment I am trying to convince myself that eating an entire box of chocolates is OK if it is to celebrate the New Year. Don't judge me!
Without what kind of food you cannot imagine a New Year?
200
Complete the sentence with the correct way of speaking about the past (Past Simple, Past Continuous or Present Perfect)
We [decorate] the New Year tree for two hours when mother came home and told us that everything is wrong and we had to start again.
We were decorating the tree for two hours when mother came home and told us that everything is wrong and we had to start again.
Do you usually put up a New Year tree in your house? A live or an artificial one? Who usually decorates it?
200
Complete the sentence with the correct way of speaking about the future (will/going to/present continuous/present simple)
This year my friend (throw) the most epic New Year's party ever, she's already buying decorations and ingredients for the dinner.
This year my friend is going to throw/is throwing the most epic New Year's party ever, she's already buying decorations and ingredients for the dinner.
Do you like to organize New Year's parties? Why/why not?
200
Put the adjectives in the comparative forms and answer the question.
When it comes to New Year's parties, do you prefer a (small) gathering with close friends or a (big), (extravagant) celebration?
When it comes to New Year's parties, do you prefer a smaller gathering with close friends or a bigger, more extravagant celebration?
300
Complete the sentence with the correct present tense (Present Simple/Present Continuous)
Anne always (make) grand plans to organize my life on New Year's Day, but right now, she (binge-watch) my favorite TV show.
Anne always makes grand plans to organize my life on New Year's Day, but right now, she's binge-watching my favorite TV show.
Are there any films or TV shows you enjoy watching on winter holidays?
300
Complete the sentence with the correct way of speaking about the past (Past Simple, Past Continuous or Present Perfect)
Every winter holidays, John escapes to the Maldives, but this year he (forget) his snorkeling gear. Now he cannot exploring the vibrant underwater world!
Every winter holidays, John escapes to the Maldives, but this year he has forgotten his snorkeling gear. Now he cannot exploring the vibrant underwater world!
Name 3 things you should pack in your suitcase when you go for New Year holidays to a warm country.
300
Complete the sentence with the correct way of speaking about the future (will/going to/present continuous/present simple)
My resolution for the new year is to be more organized, but I (probably lose) my to-do list within the first hour of 2024.
My resolution for the new year is to be more organized, but I will probably lose my to-do list within the first hour of 2024.
Do you plan to learn any new skills in the coming year?
300
Put the adjective in the superlative form
What was (unexpected) present you have ever received for New Year?
What was the most unexpected present you have ever received for New Year?
400
Currently my dog (wear) a party hat and (chase) his tail, while I (struggle) to put together last-minute New Year's salads.
Currently my dog is wearing a party hat and chasing his tail, while I am struggling to put together a last-minute New Year's salads.
What holiday tasks do you usually put off until the last minute?
400
Complete the sentence with the correct way of speaking about the past (Past Simple, Past Continuous or Present Perfect)
During my work in this company, I (attend) five New Year parties.
During my work in this company, I have attended five New Year parties.
Do you enjoy New Year celebrations in your company? How many have you attended?
400
If I (decide) to learn a new language in the new year, I (enhance) my communication skills.
If I decide to learn a new language in the new year, I will enhance my communication skills.
If you decide to learn a new language in the new year, what language will it be? Why?
400
In your opinion, what is (significant) New Year's tradition in your culture?
In your opinion, what is the most significant New Year's tradition in your culture?
500
My neighbor (host) a New Year's party, and after one hour here I (regret) I (not bring) more wine with me.
My neighbor is hosting a New Year's party, and after one hour here I regret I haven't brought more wine with me.
500
Complete the sentence with the correct way of speaking about the past (Past Simple, Past Continuous or Present Perfect)
While I (watch) the fireworks, I (try) to take a selfie with the perfect backdrop, but my phone (slip) from my hands and (land) in a nearby fountain.
While I was watching the fireworks, I was trying to take a selfie with the perfect backdrop, but my phone slipped from my hands and landed in a nearby fountain.
Do you usually take a lot of photos during winter holidays? Why/Why not?
500
Imaginary conditions and results: complete the question with the correct forms and answer it.
If you (have) another week of holidays this winter, what (you do)?
If you had another week of holidays this winter, what would you do?
500
Put the adjectives in the comparative forms:
Which shops would you go to for buying New Year presents: (conveniently located) with a limited choice, or located (far) but with a (wide) choice?
Which shops would you go to for buying New Year presents: more conveniently located with a limited choice, or located further but with a wider choice?