2. Open the brackets using Past Simple.

1. Marcella (not come) to the party. 2. I (not take) my dog for a walk. 3. I (not sleep) well. 4. Michael (not have) a cold. 5. Sam and Jane (not go) to school. 6. The teacher (not be) late. 7. They (not be) very nice to me. 8. She (not get) the Nobel prize. 9. We (not give) the answer. 10. He (not pay) his bill. 11. The boy (not break) the vase. 12. Your sister (not buy) you a present. 13. We (not eat) pizza. 14. He (not read) this book. 15. We (not meet) at school.

3. Put general questions to the sentences.

1. We had breakfast early on Wednesday. 2. Jessica did some shopping yesterday. 3. Agatha Christie wrote over a hundred books. 4. Joanna saw the new James Bond film last weekend. 5. He spent much time playing video games last week. 6. I understood the question. 7. She got up late yesterday. 8. They spoke German at home. 9. She felt sorry for them. 10. The train left on time. 11. Mrs. Johnson forgot to lock the door. 12. I swam in the ocean last summer. 13. It took about six hours to get there. 14. He won the cup in 1993. 15. Margaret Thatcher became Prime Minister in 1979.

4. In pairs, ask and answer questions using the prompts below as in the example.

Example: Mary went somewhere yesterday .- Did she go to the theatre?

1. Mary / go / somewhere yesterday (theatre).

2. John / meet / somebody yesterday (his boss).

3. Dad / repair / something yesterday (the car).

4. They / visit / somebody yesterday (the Browns).

5. Sheila / buy / something yesterday (a dress).

6. Tom / talk to/ somebody yesterday (Ben).

7. They / bring / something yesterday (a cake).

5. Fill in the blanks with the Past Simple of the irregular verbs from the list.

Hurt, teach, spend, sell, throw, fall, catch, buy, cost

1. I was hungry, so I…………….something to eat in the shop.

2. Tom’s father………………… him how to drive when he was 17.

3. Don……………………… down the stairs this morning and………….. his leg.

4. We needed some money so we………………. our car.

5. Ann……………… a lot of money yesterday. She……………….. a dress which………. 50 pounds.

6. Jim …………………. The ball to Sue who……. it.

6. Open the brackets using Past Simple

L ast Sunday the Carter family 1)…went… (go) camping in the countryside. They 2)……… (find) a nice place by a river. Mr Carter 3)……… (put up) the tent. After that they 4)……………… (eat) some sandwiches and cakes. Then, Mr Carter 5) ……… (show) Sam and Pamela how to fish. Their dog Champ 6) ……… (swim) in the river. They all 7) …………… (have) a very good time.

7. Make general questions and answer them.

Example: the Carter family / go shopping? - Did the Carter family go shopping? No, they didn’t. They went camping.

1. they / find / a nice place for their tent?

2. Mrs. Carter / put up / the tent?

3. they / eat / hamburgers and biscuits?

4. Mr Carter / show the children / how to fish?

5. Mrs Carter / swim in the river?

6. they / have a good time?

8. A friend has just come back from holiday. Ask him/her about it.

Example: where / go? Where did you go?

food / good? - Was the food good?

1 . go alone?

2. the weather / fine?

3. what / do in the evenings?

4. swim every day?

5. go fishing?

6. take / any photos?

7. have / an accident?

8. read / any books?

10. Translate the sentences.

A. 1. Где Вы были час тому назад? 2. –Когда он был в Mоскве? – В прошлом году. 3. Вчера я встретил Майка в ресторане. 4. В котором часу Вы вчера легли спать? – Я почитал книгу и лег спать в 11 часов. 5. Я проснулся и рано вчера. 6. В прошлом году мы прочитали много интересных книг. 7. Я не знал его 2 года тому назад. 8. Погода была хорошая, и мы с друзьями пошли в парк. 9. Она рассказала мне об этом два дня тому назад. 10. Когда ты видел этот фильм? 11. Она не знала правильный ответ. 12. – Что вы заказывали? – Мы заказывали салат и красное вино. 13. – Джессика ходила по магазинам на прошлой неделе. Что она купила? – Она купила новое платье. 14. Они поплавали в реке и хорошо провели время в прошлые выходные.

PRESENT PERFECT

ELMER CALLS HOME

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R ead and translate the text

ELMER CALLS HOME

Elmer is a college student from Kansas, USA. Eight days ago he went on his trip to Europe. It is the first time he has travelled abroad alone.

E lmer: Hello, Mom? Is that you?

Mrs. Colt: Oh, Elmer, yes. How are you?

Elmer: I’m fine. I’ve just arrived in Prague, Mom.

Mrs. Colt: You haven’t sent us any postcards yet.

Elmer: Yes, I have. I’ve sent one from every city.

Mrs. Colt: Have you been to Paris yet, Elmer?

Elmer: Yes, I have.

Mrs. Colt: Have you been to Vienna yet?

Elmer: No, I haven’t. We are going to Vienna tomorrow.

Mrs. Colt: Elmer! Are you still there?

Elmer: Yes, Mom.

M rs. Colt: How many countries have you seen so far?

Elmer: Well, it is the eighth day, so I’ve already seen eight countries.

Mrs. Colt: Have you spent much money?

Elmer: Well, uh, yes, Mom. I’ve bought a lot of souvenirs, and I want to buy some more. Can you send me a thousand dollars?

Mrs. Colt: All right, Elmer. Elmer, are you listening to me?

Elmer: Sure, Mom.

Mrs. Colt: Have you taken many pictures, Elmer?

Elmer: Yes, I’ve taken hundreds of pictures.

Mrs. Colt: Have you made any new friends yet?

Elmer: Oh, yes, Mom. There’s a girl from Texas on the tour. We’ve done everything together.

Mrs. Colt: Elmer! Elmer! Are you still there?