Unit 1-3

Grammar (Theory)

100

What is the difference between present simple and present continuous?

Present simple - habits

Present continuous - activity you are doing now

200

What is the rule of creating comparative and superlative adjectives?

Short adjectives: -er, -est

Long adjectives: more, the most

Irregulars: bad, worse, the worst

good, better, the best

far, further, the furthest

300

What is the difference between can, could, will, can't, couldn't, should, shouldn't, ought to and ought not to?

1. Can: Indicates the ability or possibility of doing something in the present or future. Example: I can swim.

2. Could: Similar to "can," but often used to express past ability or possibility. Example: I could run very fast when I was younger.

3. Will: Expresses future actions or intentions. Example: I will visit my grandmother tomorrow.

4. Can't: Indicates the inability or impossibility of doing something. Example: I can't solve this math problem.

5. Couldn't: Similar to "can't," but used to express past inability or impossibility. Example: I couldn't find my keys yesterday.

6. Should: Suggests obligation, duty, or recommendation. Example: You should study for the exam.

7. Shouldn't: Expresses advice or a recommendation not to do something. Example: You shouldn't eat too much junk food.

8. Ought to: Similar to "should," implies a moral or advisable course of action. Example: He ought to apologize for his behavior.

9. Ought not to: Indicates that something should not be done for moral or advisable reasons. Example: You ought not to lie to your friends.

400

When do you use "too", "too much/too many", "(not) enough"?

Too: before an adjective - it's too predictable

Too many/much: before a noun - there's too much violence. There are too many people here.

(Not) enough: before a noun or after an adjective - there isn't enough food for everyone here. It's realistic enough.

500

What is the difference between how long, for and since?

What is the difference between still, yet and already?

• "How long" is used to ask about duration.
• "For" is used to express the length of time.
• "Since" is used to indicate the starting point of an action or state that continues.

• "Still" emphasizes the ongoing nature of an action or state up to the present moment.
• "Yet" indicates that something expected has not happened up to the present moment.
• "Already" expresses that something happened earlier than expected or sooner than anticipated.

Grammar (Practice)

100

Use present simple or present continuous.

We rarely (to stay) in hotels.

We (to explore) the port now.

I (not) usually (to get) sunburned.

I (not to learn) much Greek.

We rarely stay in hotels.

We are exploring the port now.

I don't usually get sunburned.

I am not learning much Greek.

200

Correct the mistakes:

This year is going to be more difficult that last year.

I'm tall than I was last year.

This year my class is more big than last year.

This year is going to be more difficult than last year.

I'm taller than I was last year.

This year my class is bigger than last year.

300

Complete the sentence with a modal verb.

1. I _______ play the guitar when I was younger. (Hint: past ability)

2. You _______ come to the party tonight if you want. (Hint: future possibility)

3. She _______ help her parents with the household chores. (Hint: obligation/recommendation)

4. They _______ go on vacation last week because of work commitments. (Hint: past impossibility)

1. I could play the guitar when I was younger. (past ability)
2. You can come to the party tonight if you want. (future possibility)
3. She should help her parents with the household chores. (obligation/recommendation)
4. They couldn't go on vacation last week because of work commitments. (past impossibility)

400

Fill the gaps with too, too much, too many or enough.

1. I can't eat ____________ candy; it's not good for my teeth.
2. There are ____________ people in the library; it's hard to find a quiet spot to study.
3. She studied ____________ for the exam and felt confident about her performance.
4. The coffee is ____________ hot; I need to wait for it to cool down before drinking it.

1. I can't eat too much candy; it's not good for my teeth.
2. There are too many people in the library; it's hard to find a quiet spot to study.
3. She studied enough for the exam and felt confident about her performance.
4. The coffee is too hot; I need to wait for it to cool down before drinking it.

500

Conjugate the verbs.

1. They (still/finish) ____________ their project.
2. Have you (yet/complete) ____________ your homework?
3. She (already/arrive) ____________ at the airport.
4. We (still/learn) ____________ how to play the guitar.
5. Has he (yet/decide) ____________ on a career path?
6. I (already/pack) ____________ my suitcase for the trip.

1. They are still finishing their project.
2. Have you yet completed your homework?
3. She has already arrived at the airport.
4. We are still learning how to play the guitar.
5. Has he yet decided on a career path?
6. I have already packed my suitcase for the trip.

Vocabulary

100

Choose the correct verb for the following nouns.

VERB:be, buy, explore, forget, get, go, have, hire, lose, meet, miss, send, stay

NOUNS: your passport, a souvenir, ill, a message

Forget your passport

Buy a souvenir

Get ill

Send a message

200

Match the words with their meanings:

cheerful, grateful, honest, likeable, offensive

1-It's important to always tell the truth

2-I'm a happy person and I'm always smiling

3-I hate it when people make negative comments about my appearance

1- honest

2 - cheerful

3 - offensive

300

Guess the words:

1. The ending of the movie was quite d___________; it didn't live up to my expectations.
2. The magician's performance was highly e___________; it kept the audience engaged throughout the show.
3. The plot of the novel was quite p___________; I could easily guess what would happen next.
4. The horror film was absolutely t___________; it left me feeling scared and unsettled.

1. The ending of the movie was quite disappointing; it didn't live up to my expectations.
2. The magician's performance was highly entertaining; it kept the audience engaged throughout the show.
3. The plot of the novel was quite predictable; I could easily guess what would happen next.
4. The horror film was absolutely terrifying; it left me feeling scared and unsettled.

400

Guess the word by its definition:

A. A person responsible for evaluating and critiquing a book, movie, or product. 

B. A book or other product that sells a large number of copies. 

C. A person who prepares written material for publication by correcting, revising, and arranging it.

D. A company or individual that produces and distributes books, magazines, or other printed material.

1. Bestseller: A book or other product that sells a large number of copies.
2. Editor: A person who prepares written material for publication by correcting, revising, and arranging it.
3. Publisher: A company or individual that produces and distributes books, magazines, or other printed material.
4. Review: A person responsible for evaluating and critiquing a book, movie, or product.

500

Find the missing word.

1. I managed to find a great b___________ on that jacket. It was half the price of its original cost.

1. Be careful not to o____________ during the sale. Stick to your budget.
2. I need to s___________ some money if I want to buy that new phone.
3. They offered me a g___________ on the hotel room, so I booked it right away.

1. I managed to find a great bargain on that jacket. It was half the price of its original cost.
2. Be careful not to overspend during the sale. Stick to your budget.
3. I need to save up some money if I want to buy that new phone.
4. They offered me a good deal on the hotel room, so I booked it right away.

Prepositions and Phrasal verbs

100

Choose the correct preposition:

Climb

Slide

Crawl

Fall

Climb up

Slide down

Crawl under

Fall off

200

Complete the dialogue:

Person A: Hey, have you heard about Sarah's car accident? 

Person B: No, what's h______? 

Person A: Unfortunately, she got into a collision yesterday. 

Person B: Oh dear! That's a_____. Is she okay? 

Person A: Thankfully, she's fine, but her car is completely wrecked. 

Person B: I b_____ you are relieved to hear she's alright.

Person A: Hey, have you heard about Sarah's car accident? 

Person B: No, what's happened? 

Person A: Unfortunately, she got into a collision yesterday. 

Person B: Oh dear! That's awful. Is she okay? 

Person A: Thankfully, she's fine, but her car is completely wrecked. 

Person B: I bet you are relieved to hear she's alright.

300

Use the following phrasal verbs into a sentence:

Come along

Join in

Miss out

1. Are you coming along to the concert tonight?
2. We're having a game of soccer in the park. Why don't you join in?
3. Don't miss out on the opportunity to see the stunning sunset from the top of the hill.

400

Explain the meaning of the following phrasal verbs:

Pick up

Take up

Take on

1. "Pick up" is used to describe the action of collecting or giving someone a ride in a vehicle.
2. "Take on" is used to describe the act of assuming responsibility, tasks, or challenges.
3. "Take up" is used to describe the act of starting or adopting a new hobby or activity.

500

Fill a blank with a preposition:

Once (_1__) a time, in a small village, there lived a young girl named Emily. She had always dreamt (___2_) exploring the world beyond her village. One day, she decided it was time to embark (__3___) an adventure. She packed her belongings and set off (___4_) her journey.

Emily traveled through forests, crossed rivers, and climbed mountains. (__5__) her journey, she met kind strangers who offered her shelter and guidance.

1. Upon
2. Of
3. On
4. On
5. Throughout

Translation

100

My backpack is heavier than it was last year.

You can climb up a wall.

Every year, I go on holiday aborad with my parents.

Mi mochila está más pesada que el año pasado.

Puedes subirte en la pared.

Cada año, me voy de vacaciones al extranjero con mis padres.

200

James has two days more school holiday than me. That's so unfair.

I love reading in bed, it's very enjoyable.

My friendships are more helpful to me than anything else.

James tiene dos días más de vacaciones escolares que yo. ¡Es tan injusto!

Me encanta leer en la cama, es muy placentero.

Mis amistades son más útiles para mí que cualquier otra cosa.

300

1. Mientras estudiaba, mi teléfono sonó.

2. Estaban cenando cuando se fue la luz.

3. Estaba leyendo un libro cuando llegó su amiga.

4. Estábamos caminando en el parque cuando comenzó a llover.

1. While I was studying, my phone rang. 

2. They were having dinner when the power went out. 

3. She was reading a book when her friend arrived. 

4. We were walking in the park when it started to rain. 

400

How long have you been studying Spanish? 

I have been studying Spanish for three years. 

I have been studying Spanish since 2018.

¿Cuánto tiempo llevas estudiando español? 

Llevo estudiando español tres años. 

Llevo estudiando español desde 2018.

500

Ella todavía está trabajando en su proyecto. 

Ellos aún no han terminado su tarea. 

Ya he cenado.

She is still working on her project. 

They haven't finished their homework yet. 

 I have already eaten dinner.