GRAMMAR.

1- Tod _______________ (watch) TV at the moment.

2. The gym _______________ (not clean) on Wednesdays

3.   Ella _______________ (have) blond hair, but now it’s pretty dark.

4.   He _______________ (look for) a job next month.

5.   What _______________ he _______________ (find) when he opened the door?

6.   She _______________ (not go) out last night; she went home after work.

7.   I _______________ (be) to Europe five times. How about you?

8.   When we arrived, they _______________ already _______________ (leave) – the house was empty.

9.   They _______________ (not listen) to the teacher at the moment.

10.   _______________ you ever _______________ (see) a giraffe?

11.   She _______________ (meet) her new boss last week.

12.   Happy anniversary! How long _______________ you _______________ (be) married?

13.   I don’t think it _______________ (snow) this week. It’s too warm.

14.   He _______________ (cook) lunch when we arrived, so we offered to help.

15.   We left the movie theater because we _______________ (see) the movie before.

16.   Pizza _______________ (make) with flour, oil, tomatoes and cheese.

17.   How __________ bread do you eat?

18. I __________ wash the dishes now. I’ll do it later.

19. A pharmacy is a place __________ you buy medicine.

20. A I don’t like Chinese food.

     B  __________ do I.

21. Put __________ some shoes. We’re going outside.

22. We walked __________ of the store, because the music was too loud.

23. __________ it was a warm day, she wore a big winter coat.

24. I went to Rome __________ learn Italian.

25. What __________ you do if it rains this afternoon?

26. A. Have you heard the news?

       B.  No, not __________.

27. You __________ listen to your teacher. She’s trying to help you.

28. This is __________ museum I’ve ever visited.

29. This bike’s _________ expensive than mine.

30. He’s eaten __________ cake, and now he feels sick!

31. You __________ wear a uniform at work if you don’t want to.

32. You don’t do _________ housework. I have to do it all!

33. We had a boring weekend. We didn’t have __________ to do.

34. You __________ try on this shirt. I think it’ll look great on you.

35. They __________ go to the beach tomorrow – if the weather’s hot.

36. Wait! You walk more __________ than I do.

37. Who __________ this picture? It’s great!

38. She __________ us she was busy this weekend.

39. __________in the country makes me feel great.

40. If I didn’t have to, I __________ go to that conference.

VOCABULARY

   41.  Choose the odd word.

  2.  Choose the odd word

   3.  Choose the odd word

   4.  Choose the odd word

   5.  Choose the odd word

6. David __________ me he wanted to get a burger.

7. We __________ a really good time at the festival.

8. My brother is my aunt’s __________.

9. Turn your lights on. We’re going to drive __________ a tunnel!

10. The opposite of crowded is __________.

11. Kate’s really __________. She always gives me presents.

12. Can you turn __________ the TV? I want to watch the news.

13. Is he looking __________ to the party?

14. Those jeans look nice. Would you like to __________ them on?

15. Enter our competition now! You could __________ a great prize.

16. Our new school year starts __________ September 5th.

17. We don’t have much money __________ we aren’t going to buy the house.

18. He __________ along really well with his sister.

19. I’m not __________ good at languages. I find them difficult.

Choose the opposite .20.

Borrow

Choose the opposite .21.

Generous

Choose the opposite .22.

Interesting

Choose the opposite. 23.

Remember

Choose the opposite. 24.

Find

Choose the opposite. 65.

Dangerous

66. Be careful when you jump __________ the swimming pool.

67. I’m not sure if I can come camping. It depends __________ my work.

68. Did you wait long __________ your train?

69. Harry’s worried __________ his driving test tomorrow.

70. Leo fell in love __________ his girlfriend soon after they met.

71. Can you pay __________ the tickets today?

72. Please write __________ me soon, and tell me all your news.

73. What time did you arrive __________ school? Were you late?

74. Can you __________ the dog for a walk?

75. I’m taking this watch __________ to the store. It doesn’t work.

76. Work __________ pairs to do this next exercise.

77. Don’t run __________ the road! It’s dangerous.

78. Let’s ___________ Fred to the party on Saturday.

79. Shall we ___________ surfing tomorrow?

80. Don’t ___________ so much noise! I’m trying to study.

READING.

The woman who can remember every day of her life

As part of our series on extraordinary people, this week we find out about Rita Howard, a woman with a very unusual talent.

What was the weather like yesterday? What were you thinking about when you woke up this morning? If someone asked you these questions, you probably wouldn’t find it too hard to answer. But how about remembering the same information for this date last year, or even ten years ago? Most of us find it easy to remember what happened on the most important days of our lives, but soon forget the little details of the other days, weeks, months, and years. We often imagine that, without this regular “forgetting,” our brains would be too crowded with memories and thoughts. For Rita Howard, however, it’s as easy to remember a day thirty years ago as it is to tell us about yesterday.!”

1. Most people don’t find it difficult to remember recent events.

What was the weather like yesterday? What were you thinking about when you woke up this morning? If someone asked you these questions, you probably wouldn’t find it too hard to answer. But how about remembering the same information for this date last year, or even ten years ago? Most of us find it easy to remember what happened on the most important days of our lives, but soon forget the little details of the other days, weeks, months, and years. We often imagine that, without this regular “forgetting,” our brains would be too crowded with memories and thoughts. For Rita Howard, however, it’s as easy to remember a day thirty years ago as it is to tell us about yesterday

2.   People find it easier to remember their own lives than world events.

What was the weather like yesterday? What were you thinking about when you woke up this morning? If someone asked you these questions, you probably wouldn’t find it too hard to answer. But how about remembering the same information for this date last year, or even ten years ago? Most of us find it easy to remember what happened on the most important days of our lives, but soon forget the little details of the other days, weeks, months, and years. We often imagine that, without this regular “forgetting,” our brains would be too crowded with memories and thoughts. For Rita Howard, however, it’s as easy to remember a day thirty years ago as it is to tell us about yesterday.

3.   We generally think that it’s useful to forget small things.

What was the weather like yesterday? What were you thinking about when you woke up this morning? If someone asked you these questions, you probably wouldn’t find it too hard to answer. But how about remembering the same information for this date last year, or even ten years ago? Most of us find it easy to remember what happened on the most important days of our lives, but soon forget the little details of the other days, weeks, months, and years. We often imagine that, without this regular “forgetting,” our brains would be too crowded with memories and thoughts. For Rita Howard, however, it’s as easy to remember a day thirty years ago as it is to tell us about yesterday.

4.   Rita Howard is best at remembering things which happened a long time ago.

Rita can choose any date from her 68 years and say where she was, what she was doing, and what day of the week it was. For years, she had no idea that this amazing memory was anything special. She was a hard-working student who always did well at school. Then later she became a historian, a job where she had many opportunities to use her ability to memorize all the facts she’d ever learned. Even so, it was only six years ago, when she was in a research project, that scientists actually told Rita she had hyperthymesia – an unusually good memory of her own experiences. Only around 20 people worldwide have the condition.

5.   When she was young, Rita thought everyone had an excellent memory.

Rita can choose any date from her 68 years and say where she was, what she was doing, and what day of the week it was. For years, she had no idea that this amazing memory was anything special. She was a hard-working student who always did well at school. Then later she became a historian, a job where she had many opportunities to use her ability to memorize all the facts she’d ever learned. Even so, it was only six years ago, when she was in a research project, that scientists actually told Rita she had hyperthymesia – an unusually good memory of her own experiences. Only around 20 people worldwide have the condition.

6.   People noticed her ability to memorize information when she was at school.

“People began to imagine that I knew everything,” says Rita. “Whereas, of course, I only know everything about my own life!” Another common idea is that Rita has far more memories than everyone else. “In fact, we all have a similar number,” she comments. “I’m just far better at finding and using mine than other people.”

7.   People expect Rita to know about things that she hasn’t experienced.

“People began to imagine that I knew everything,” says Rita. “Whereas, of course, I only know everything about my own life!” Another common idea is that Rita has far more memories than everyone else. “In fact, we all have a similar number,” she comments. “I’m just far better at finding and using mine than other people.”

8.   Everyone’s brain has as many memories as Rita’s.

As Rita reached retirement age, she wondered if her memory would get worse. Three years later, however, it’s just as good as ever. “Will that always be the case?” she asks. “Who knows? I know all about the past, not the future!”

9.   Rita is working as a historian.

As Rita reached retirement age, she wondered if her memory would get worse. Three years later, however, it’s just as good as ever. “Will that always be the case?” she asks. “Who knows? I know all about the past, not the future!”

10.   Age hasn’t changed Rita’s abilities.