Put the verbs in brackets into the present continuous . then write n for an action happening now and f for a fixed arrangement in the near future 50 ❤❤❤​

1) The first winter sport included into the programme of the Olympics was ice figure skating.
FALSE. The text states that winter sports made their Olympic debut in 1908, but it does not mention that ice figure skating was the first included winter sport.

2) It took a long time to develop rules and structure of the Olympic Games.
TRUE. The text mentions that it took three centuries to develop the rules and structure of international competitions.

3) Skiing is not a very popular winter sport in Holland.
NOT STATED. The text does not mention anything about the popularity of skiing in Holland.

4) In Russia the first skating rink appeared in the 18th century.
FALSE. The text states that the first skating rink in Russia was opened in 1865, which is in the 19th century.

5) Sonya Heiny was a legendary Russian sportswoman.
FALSE. The text mentions that Sonya Heiny, a legendary ice figure skater, is from Norway.

6) The first Winter Olympic Games took place in France.
TRUE. The text states that the International Olympic Committee decided to consider the International Winter Sports Week in Chamonix, France as the first Winter Olympic Games.

7) The second Winter Olympics took place in Norway.
NOT STATED. The text does not mention where the second Winter Olympics took place.

8) Winter and summer Olympic Games are held regularly every four years.
TRUE. The text mentions that winter and summer Olympics have been held regularly every four years.

9) There were international Olympic Games during World War 2.
NOT STATED. The text does not mention whether there were international Olympic Games during World War 2.

2) Fill in the gaps with the right form of the verb: do, does, don’t, doesn’t.

1. What time do you get up?
2. He finishes school at 3 p.m.
3. What time does Trevor go home?
4. They start school at 9 a.m.
5. We have lunch at school.
6. What time do Mark and Helen go to bed?
7. Rachel watches TV in the evenings.

3) Fill in the gaps with the Present Simple or Present Continuous forms of the verbs.

1. I always watch TV in the evenings.
2. It’s evening and I am watching TV now.
3. I usually have breakfast at 8 o’clock.
4. My sister often reads magazines.
5. It’s 7 o’clock and Tom is doing his homework.
6. We are listening to music at the moment.
7. It is snowing in Moscow right now.

4) In the following sentences use the verbs in the Past Simple.

1. Trevor wrote the article for the RAP.
2. Leonardo da Vinci spent his last year in France.
3. Rachel did not know the answer to the question.
4. Leonardo da Vinci made the parachute in 1797.
5. I did not go to the countryside last summer.
6. My grandpa worked on a farm all his life.
7. Tim drew this picture two weeks ago.

5) Use the verbs in the Future Simple or to be going to:

1. She is going to leave for Moscow next month.
2. Mary is going to visit her Granny on Sunday.
3. In 100 years people will live on the Moon.
4. In 2022 I will finish school.
5. We will read this book tomorrow.
6. Many kinds of animals will disappear in 20 years.

6) Write degree of comparison of the adjectives:

Dangerous – more dangerous - the most dangerous
Bad - worse - the worst
Easy – easier - the easiest
Boring - more boring - the most boring
Quick - quicker - the quickest
Comfortable - more comfortable - the most comfortable
Good - better - the best
Slow – slower - the slowest

7) Complete each sentence with one of the words below. One word is odd out.

1. In state schools of Australia education is free.
2. You have to go to another school where the teachers all know about your bad behavior.
3. I want to have a good education.
4. The girl attends a public school in the USA.
5. Secondary education is compulsory for all children in the UK.
6. There are private schools in the USA.

1. We often spend... our summer holiday abroad. Last year we went... to Spain but this year we are going... to Greece. My mother booked... on Crete last week. We are leaving... on 5 July. The plane will take off... at 11 a.m.

In this example, we are talking about a recurring action of spending our summer holiday abroad. Last year, we specifically went to Spain, but this year we have made plans to go to Greece. My mother took the initiative to book our vacation on Crete, and we have already decided on the date of departure: 5 July. The plane will take off at 11 a.m.

2. A: Why are you crying?
B: Because this morning someone stole... all my money while I was shopping... Now I can't pay the bills.
A: Don't worry, I will lend... you as much as you need.

In this conversation, person A is asking why person B is crying. Person B explains that someone stole their money while they were shopping, which has left them unable to pay their bills. In response, person A reassures person B by offering to lend them as much money as they need.

3. Peter works... for a big company making furniture. He began... working there 3 years ago. He doesn't earn... much, so he is looking... for another job as soon as possible.

This passage describes Peter's current job and his plans for the future. Peter is currently employed by a large furniture company. He started working there three years ago, but he doesn't earn a high salary, so he's actively seeking another job that pays better.

4. My mother fell... ill last week, so I made... all the meals instead of her. She still doesn't feel... well, so she will see... a doctor tomorrow. I hope she gets... better soon.

Here, we learn that my mother got sick last week, causing me to take over the responsibility of cooking meals. However, she is still not feeling well, so she has decided to visit a doctor tomorrow. I express my hope that she will recover soon.

5. When I woke up... this morning, it was raining... Now the sun is shining... so I am going... for a walk. I will be... back in an hour.

This paragraph describes the weather and my plans for the day. When I woke up this morning, it was raining, but now the sun is shining. Therefore, I am taking the opportunity to go for a walk. I expect to be back in an hour.

6. Jenny invited me to her birthday party. It's on Saturday. I will buy... her a book.

In this scenario, Jenny has invited me to her upcoming birthday party, which is taking place on Saturday. As a gift, I have decided to buy her a book.

7. I met... Brenda 5 years ago while I was working... as a waitress. We soon became... friends, and now we are thinking... of moving in together. We will rent... a flat somewhere in the center of London.

This passage describes the history and future plans of my friendship with Brenda. I first met her five years ago while I was working as a waitress. We quickly became friends and are now considering the idea of moving in together. Our plan is to rent a flat in the central part of London.

8. A: Your room is in a mess! When did you last tidy...?
B: I don't know, but I will tidy... it this afternoon, I promise!

In this dialogue, person A remarks on the messy state of person B's room and asks when they last tidied it. Person B admits to not knowing but assures person A that they will tidy it this afternoon.

9. We bought... this car 20 years ago. It's so old now that it breaks... very often. We have saved... money because we are going to buy... a new one.

This passage discusses our car, which we purchased 20 years ago. The car has become quite old, and as a result, it frequently experiences mechanical issues. Consequently, we have saved money because we plan to buy a new car.

10. Brad is flying... to London next week. He will meet... his brother there. They don't see... each other very often, maybe once or twice a year. They last met... for their mother's birthday five months ago.

Here, we learn about Brad's travel plans and his upcoming meeting with his brother in London. They don't have the opportunity to see each other frequently, perhaps only once or twice a year. Their most recent meeting was five months ago when they celebrated their mother's birthday.

11. While she was crossing... the road on Monday morning, a car knocked... her down. Someone called... the ambulance, and they took... her to the hospital. The doctor says she will stay... there for at least a week. I think I will visit... her tomorrow.

In this example, a person is recounting an unfortunate incident involving another individual. While she was crossing the road on Monday morning, a car hit her. An ambulance was called, and she was taken to the hospital. The doctor informed us that she will need to stay in the hospital for at least a week. I plan to visit her tomorrow.

12. My mom is very good at sewing. She makes... all my clothes. At the moment, she is making... a beautiful silk dress. I will wear... it for my brother's wedding.

Here, we discuss my mother's sewing skills and her current project. She has the talent to make all of my clothes, and she is currently working on a beautiful silk dress. I will have the privilege of wearing it for my brother's wedding.

13. Father lost... his job when the factory closed... down. Now he is looking... for a new job, but if he doesn't find one soon, he will start... his own business.

This paragraph reveals that my father lost his job due to the closure of the factory where he worked. Consequently, he is actively searching for a new job. However, if he is unable to secure employment soon, he plans to establish his own business.

14. A: Why are you lying... in bed?
B: I don't feel... well. I think I caught... a cold when I was playing... football yesterday afternoon.
A: Shall I make... you a cup of tea?

In this dialogue, person A questions why person B is lying in bed. Person B explains that they don't feel well, suspecting that they caught a cold while playing football yesterday afternoon. Person A offers to make a cup of tea for person B.

15. She has never been... late for school, but this morning she overslept... She came... to school too late. Her teacher hopes she won't oversleep... ever again.

In this case, we are discussing someone's punctuality for school. This person has never been late before, but this morning they overslept, resulting in them arriving at school too late. The teacher hopes that they will not oversleep again in the future.