LANGUO HOMEWORK 1

PART 1: GRAMMAR PRACTICE

A) Fill in the blanks using “HE, SHE, IT, WE, THEY”:

1. cat and horse __they__ 8. Mary _______ 15. Tom ________
2. Jack and I _______ 9. books _______ 16. sister ________
3. You and Dave _______ 10. plane _______ 17. sunshine ________
4. cheese _______ 11. cactus _______ 18. parents ________
5. Pamela _______ 12. sugar _______ 19. feet ________
6. school _______ 13. daughter _______ 20. milk ________
7. children _______ 14. milk _______

B) Fill in the blanks using “AM, IS, ARE, AM NOT, ISN’T, AREN’T”:
1. It __is__ an onion. (+) 9. İzmir ________ a city. (+)
2. Jasmine ________ a student. (-) 10. He _________ a postman. (+)
3. We ________ friends. (+) 11. It ________ nine o’clock. (+)
4. I ________ hungry. (-) 12. Manhattan ________ an island. (-)
5. Mark ________ 20 years old. (+) 13. Mr. Richards ________ a lawyer. (+)
6. A bee ________ a big insect. (-) 14. I ________ ill. I ________ happy. (+ / -)
7. Newsweek ________ a magazine. (+) 15. London ________ a big city. (+)
8. I ________ a professional football player. (-)

C) Fill in the blanks using “AM, IS, ARE, AM NOT, ISN’T, AREN’T”:
1. Germany, England, and Spain __are__ cities.
2. A lemon ________ sweet. It ________ sour.
3. Copper ________ cheap. Diamonds ________ expensive.
4. Airplanes ________ slow. They ________ fast.
5. Ice cream and candy ________ sweet.
6. Today ________ cloudy. It ________ bright.
7. My brother ________ married. He ________ single.
8. I ________ from Turkey. I ________ from Canada.
9. Maths ________ hard. It ________ easy.
10. Mariah ________ a beautiful girl. She ________ ugly.
D) Rewrite the sentences by using “AM, IS, ARE, AM NOT, ISN’T, AREN’T”:
1. London aren’t a country. ________________London isn’t a country_____________
2. The United States aren’t a city. ___________________________________________
3. An elephant am not a small animal. ________________________________________
4. English and Turkish isn’t sister languages. __________________________________
5. Mercedes aren’t a bike. _________________________________________________
6. Is I a student? _________________________________________________________
7. Mrs. Stuart aren’t a poor woman. _________________________________________
8. Cigarettes isn’t good for people. __________________________________________
9. The North Pole am not hot. ______________________________________________
10. Simon are from United Kingdom. ________________________________________

E) Complete this postcard by using “AM, IS, ARE, AM NOT, ISN’T, AREN’T”:
Hello! My name __is__ Jack, and this __is__ Sue.
She ________ my sister. Sue ________ twelve years old and I ________ sixteen. We
________ adults. We _________ students. We ________ Canadians. We ________
Americans. We ________ from Chicago. Chicago ________ in the United States.
Best regards, Jack

F) Write short sentences:

Example:
(Chris, 9, student, short, not Chinese)
_____Chris is nine years old. He is a student. He is short. He isn’t Chinese______
1. (Leonard and Mike, 25, firemen, tall, American)
_____________________________________________________________________
2. (Patty and Brian, 12, not electrician, short, not Turkish children)
_____________________________________________________________________
3. (Natalie and I, nurse, not tall, French)
_____________________________________________________________________
4. (Mark, 19, accountant, short, British)
_____________________________________________________________________
5. (Cengiz, 23, lieutenant, not blonde, Turkish)
_____________________________________________________________________
G) Choose the best answer:
1. Maggie and Carol _________ good friends.
a) am b) are c) is d) isn’t
2. Sue ________ a science teacher.
a) are not b) is c) are d) am
3. Mark Steven ________ a student at Kennedy High School. It _________ an old school.
a) am / is b) are / is c) is / am d) is / is
4. Margarita ________ from Spain. I ________ from Turkey.
a) is / am b) are / is c) am / is d) is / are
5. You and I ________ at the same age.
a) am b) isn’t c) are d) is

H) Change the sentences into questions:

Example: I am an engineer. ______________Am I an engineer?________________
1. You are ill. _________________________________________________________
2. Linda is a pretty girl. _________________________________________________
3. Belinda is a singer. ___________________________________________________
4. Nick is an actor. _____________________________________________________
5. We are good friends. __________________________________________________
6. He is an officer. ______________________________________________________
7. It is an eraser. ________________________________________________________
8. You and Eddie are partners. _____________________________________________
9. Rosie is angry. _______________________________________________________
10. Jack and I aren’t good swimmers. _______________________________________

Put in A / AN.
1. There was __a__ waiter standing at the entrance of __a__ restaurant.
2. There was ________ question I wanted to ask.
3. This morning I bought ________ newspaper and ________ apple.
4. I work with ________ man and two women.
5. Have you got ________ car?”
6. She lives in ________ nice flat on the fifth floor of ________ old house.
PART 2: VOCABULARY PRACTICE

A) Complete the crossword with the appropriate job.

DOWN ACROSS
1. _______ puts out fires. 5. _______ designs and builds roads,
2. _______ takes care of people’s teeth. bridges, and machines.
3. _______ takes order from customer 6. _______ keeps the community safe.
in a restaurant. 9. _______ repairs cars and other vehicles.
4. _______ treats sick animals.
7. _______ defends people’s right.
8. _______ flies an aircraft.
B) Fill in the blanks with the correct nationality for each country.
1. People from China are called __________.
2. The __________ cuisine is known for its pasta and pizza.
3. A person from Greece is referred to as __________.
4. Citizens of Sweden are known as __________.
5. People from Egypt have the nationality of __________.
6. Germany is associated with the nationality of __________.
7. If you're from Türkiye, your nationality is __________.
9. A person from France has the nationality of __________.

C) Complete the dialogue by using “asking clarification & clarification” expressions:

Teacher: Hello, everyone! Let’s talk about colors. Who knows the meaning of "dark" and
"light" colors?
Student 1: ___________________ You voice is low.
Teacher: Of course! Do you “dark” and light” colors?
Student 2: We don’t know.
Teacher: "Dark" means colors that are not very bright, like black or brown. "Light" means
colors that are bright, like white or yellow.
Student 3: ______________________
Teacher: Let me explain with an example. Look at this picture. The cat is dark brown, and the
sun is bright yellow. See the difference?
Student 1: _________________ dark colors are like nighttime, and light colors are like
daytime?
Teacher: Yes, that's a good way to think about it!
Student 4: _______________________
Teacher: Sure thing! Imagine you have a dark blue shirt and a light green shirt. The dark blue
one might be nice to wear at night, and the light green one might be better for daytime.
Student 2: _____________ dark colors are good for nighttime, and light colors are good for
daytime. Got it!
Teacher: Exactly! You've got it now. If you have more questions, feel free to ask.
PART 3: READING PRACTICE
Read the passage and answer the questions:

Sophia: I am Sophia Berger. Are you Jordan Turner?

Jordan: Yes, I am. Are you English?
Sophia: Hector is. I am French. Are you from the United States?
Jordan: Yes, I am. Hector, are you from London?
Hector: Yes, I am. Are you from California?
Jordan: No, I am from New York City. Is London a big city?
Hector: Yes, it is a big city. Sophia, are you from Lyon?
Sophia: Yes, I am from Lyon.
Hector: Is Lyon near Florence?
Sophia: No, it isn’t. Florence is in Italy.
Hector: Oh, isn’t it in France? I am a real fool.
Jordan: No, Hector. Of course you are not a fool! Are you and Sophia students?
Hector: I am a student. She is an actress in France. We are tourists in the United States.
Sophia: Are you a student, Jordan?
Jordan: No, I am not a student. I’m a lawyer. I am on a holiday.

* Give long answers. If the answer is negative, then give the right answer:

Example: Is Sophia from Paris? _____No, she isn’t____She is from Lyon________

1. Is Jordan from California? __________________________________________

2. Is Florence in Italy? __________________________________________

3. Are Sophia and Hector students? __________________________________________

4. Is Hector from Manchester? __________________________________________

5. Is Sophia a dancer? __________________________________________

Write True or False:

1. (_T_) Hector is English. 6. (___) Sophia is from the United States.

2. (___) Hector isn’t from Manchester. 7. (___) Jordan is from New York City.

3. (___) London is not a big city. 8. (___) Florence is in Italy.

4. (___) Hector is a student. 9. (___) Jordan is a teacher.

5. (___) Sophia is an actress in London. 10. (___) Sophia and Hector are tourists.
LANGUO HOMEWORK 2

PART 1: GRAMMAR PRACTICE

A) Fill in the blanks using “MY, YOUR, OUR, THEIR, HIS, HERS, ITS”:

1. Two students didn't do ___their___ mathematics homework.

2. I have a car. _________ color is black.

3. We have a dog. _________ name is Pancho.

4. Nancy is from England. __________ husband is from Australia.

5. Ann and Nadia go to a high school. __________ little brother goes to a primary school.

6. Alan has a van. _________ van is very old.

7. We go to a high school. ________ high school is fantastic.

8. I like singing. ________ mother sings with me.

9. Franchois and Alain are French. _________ family is from France.

10. Mary likes _________ grandmother. She often visits her.

B) Complete the passage. Use these words. “MY, YOUR, OUR, THEIR, HIS, HERS,
ITS”:
Hello. ___my___ name is Patrick. I’m nine. I have got a brother. His name is Andy and he’s
eleven. We are on holiday in Spain. The hotel is very good and ________ swimming-pool is
large. Andy and I have got a sister. ________. name is Liz. She’s six years old. __________
mother and father are in the restaurant now. Their friends, Mr. and Mrs. Bolton, are in the
restaurant, too. _________ two sons are in the pool. Andy has got a girl-friend. ________
girl-friend’s name is Sandra. She’s in ________ class at school. Where is your family? Is
________ family here, too?
C) Answer the questions:
1. Is this your car?
No, __________ it isn’t. It’s Ben’s. ________________________________________ (Ben)
2. Are these your boots?
No, ___________________________________________________________________ (Jim)
3. Are these Sue’s glasses?
No, __________________________________________________________________ (Eric)
4. Is that your dress?
No, _________________________________________________________________ (Karen)
5. Is this my jacket?
No, ____________________________________________________________ (Mr. Jackson)
6. Are these your shirts?
No, __________________________________________________________________ (Mike)
7. Is that your grandmother’s dress?
No, _____________________________________________________________ (my mother)

D) Write the PLURALS of the given words

1. My (child) ____children___ hate eating pasta.
2. The (woman) ________ over there want to meet the manager.
3. I clean my (tooth) ________ three times a day.
4. The (student) _________ are doing the exercise right now.
5. They are sending some (man) ________ to fix the roof.
6. Where did you put the (knife) ________?

E) Complete the sentences with HAVE GOT or HAS GOT. If there is a (-) use HAVEN’T
GOT or HASN’T GOT.
1. My sisters ___has got___ long hair.
2. I can't open the door. I ________ a key. (-)
3. We ________ an apple tree in the garden.
4. Robert ________ a lot of friends in school.
5. They ________ two cats and a dog.
6. Ben ________ a lot of books. (-)
7. I ________ enough time to go on holidays.
8. My friend ________ an orange basketball.
9. Betty and Frank ________ a really nice aunt.
10. Hurry up! We _________ much time. (-)
11. My parents ________ a big bedroom.
12. What ________ you ________ in your schoolbag?
13. My uncle ________ a son or a daughter. (-)
14. The twin sisters in our class ________ pretty eyes.
15. We ________ a red sofa in our classroom.
16. My hamster ________ a very soft fur.
17. She wants new jeans, but she ________ the money. (-)
18. Our English teacher ________ a beard.
19. I ________ a big flat screen in my room.
20. My brother ________ long black hair.

F) Use the ordinal numbers.

1. She's sitting in the ___first___ row. (1)
2. They are celebrating their ________ anniversary. (25)
3. The old man died on his _________ birthday. (88)
4. That was my ________ accident this month. (2)
5. It's his ________ birthday. (21)
6. Lisa was born on the _________ of November. (11)
7. June is the ________ month of the year. (6)
8. Our office is on the ________ floor. (10)
9. My house is the _________ from the end on the right. (3)
PART 2: VOCABULARY PRACTICE
A) Complete the sentences with the adjectives you have learned.
old young tall short long thin handsome beautiful bald

1. The __________ man has a big smile on his face.

2. She has __________, blonde hair that reaches her shoulders.
3. The little boy is very __________ and can't reach the top shelf.
4. He used to have a lot of hair, but now he's completely __________.
5. The catwalk model is very __________ and walks confidently.
6. Grandma has __________ hair, and she's still very pretty.
7. The __________ man is reading a book on the bench.
8. My uncle is quite __________, and he works out to stay fit.
9. The __________ woman in the painting has a radiant smile.

B) Describe the people using the adjectives you have learned. Then, compare two people
in each sentence.
1. One man is tall and has short hair, while the other man is __short__ and has long hair.
2. The girl with __________ is wearing a pink dress and looks very elegant.
3. The __________ woman has a beautiful smile and kind eyes.
4. The girl is very __________ and can run fast, but the boy is a bit ________.
5. Grandpa used to have a lot of hair, but now he's ________. Grandma, on the other hand,
has __________ hair and wears it in a bun.

C) Fill in the blanks with the correct family member word.

1. My mom's sister is my __aunt__.
2. My dad's mother is my __________.
3. I have a younger __________ who loves playing games with me.
4. My parents are my __________.
5. My uncle is my dad's __________.
6. My cousin is my aunt's __________.
7. My older __________ helps me with my homework.
8. My __________ have a lot of stories to tell from when they were young.
9. My __________ is like a second mom to me.
PART 3: READING PRACTICE

Read the passage and answer the questions:

Grandma's Special Box

There's a girl named Lily. She really likes her grandma, Grandma Rose. Every Sunday,
Lily goes to visit her grandma's house. One sunny Sunday, Lily goes to Grandma Rose's house.
She hugs her grandma and smiles.
"Hi, Lily!" says Grandma Rose, happy to see her. "I have a surprise today."
Lily is curious. "What is it, Grandma?"
They go to the attic. There's a dusty box there. "This is my special box," Grandma Rose
says. "Inside, I have things from when I was young." Grandma Rose opens the box. Inside,
there are old pictures, a pretty handkerchief, and a small wooden toy. Each thing has a story.
Grandma Rose shows Lily a picture. "Look, this is my mom and dad. We had picnics in
the park."
Lily looks and thinks about it. She imagines young Grandma Rose playing with her
family. Next, Grandma Rose shows Lily the handkerchief. "My grandma made this for me. She
told me stories while I held it."
Lily touches the soft lace. "It's nice."
Last, Grandma Rose gives Lily the wooden toy. "This was my favorite. I played with it
a lot."
Lily holds the toy. "I like it, Grandma."
"Remember, Lily," says Grandma Rose, "family is important. These things remind me
of love, and now I'm sharing with you."
Lily and Grandma Rose talk and laugh. They sit in the attic until the sun goes down.
After that day, Lily knows family is like a warm hug. Lily adds her stories to Grandma Rose's
box. They make memories together. In that cozy house, Lily and Grandma Rose get even closer.
They have stories and love that never go away.

A) True or False:
1. Lily visits Grandma Rose on Mondays. _________
2. The special box is kept in the basement. _________
3. Inside the special box, there is a colorful kite. _________
4. Grandma Rose's grandmother made the lace handkerchief for her. _________
5. Lily and Grandma Rose spend their time in the garden. _________

B) Fill in the blanks:

1. Lily loves spending time with her ________.
2. Inside the special box, there are old ________, a pretty ________, and a small wooden
________.
3. The lace handkerchief reminds Grandma Rose of the stories her ________ used to tell.
4. Lily understands that family is like a warm ________ of love.

5. Lily adds her own ________ to Grandma Rose's treasure box.

C) Write short answers for the following questions:

1. Why is Lily excited to visit Grandma Rose's house on Sundays?

2. What are three things that are inside Grandma Rose's special box?

3. How does the lace handkerchief remind Grandma Rose of her own childhood?

4. What is the message Grandma Rose shares with Lily about family?

D) Discussion Questions:

1. Why do you think Grandma Rose keeps a special box of memories? What do these memories
mean to her?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
2. Do you have any special items or stories in your family that you treasure? What are they and
why are they important?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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 LANGUO HOMEWORK 3

PART 1: GRAMMAR PRACTICE

A) Fill in the blanks with SIMPLE PRESENT:

1. The children often ___play___ (play) outside.
2. She usually ___________ (read) the newspaper in the morning.
3. I always __________ (do) my homework.
4. I always __________ (eat) my dinner.
5.________________. (you / want) a pizza?
6. They ____________(watch) TV.
7. I ____________ (not / like) spaghetti.
8. The baby ___________ (sleep) early every evening.
9. My father usually ___________ (cook) dinner in the evening.
10. He ____________ (write) a letter to his pen-friend every month.
11. She ____________ (not / like) football.
12. Mary _____________ (listen) to music all the time.
13. Tom usually _____________ (drink) coffee, but he is drinking tea now.
14. He ______________ (go) to work by bus everyday.

B) Answer the questions:

1. How often do you walk to school?

2. What do you do after school?

3. What can you eat in an Italian restaurant?

4. Where does a doctor work?

C) Change the following sentences into POSITIVE, NEGATIVE and QUESTION form:
1. You know the answer.
(-) _______You don’t know the answer_________________________________________
(?) _______Do you know the answer? __________________________________________
2. He has breakfast at 8 o’clock.
(-) ________________________________________________________________________
(?) ________________________________________________________________________
3. Some schoolgirls don’t wear uniforms.
(+) ______________________________________________________________________
(?) ______________________________________________________________________
4. Does she cut her husband’s hair?
(+) ______________________________________________________________________
(-) ______________________________________________________________________
5. She does her homework everyday.
(-) ______________________________________________________________________
(?) ______________________________________________________________________

D) Fill in the blanks with ME, YOU, HIM, HER, THEM, US, IT:
1. We are playing in the garden and Jim is playing with ____us____.
2. Are the lights on? Turn ________ off!
3. Where is my book? I’m looking for ________.
4. She is very tired. Help _________.
5. I’m very thirsty. Give _________ a glass of water.
6. This is Ahmet’s pen. Give it to _________.
7. Look at _________. Are they your friends?
8. Are you John Brown? There is a letter for _________.

E) Rewrite the underlined parts using ME, HIM, HER, THEM, US, IT:
1. There are some books on the desk. Look at these books.
__There are some books on the desk. Look at them. _____________
2. She is turning the radio on.
__________________________________________________________
3. The teacher is asking Jane a question.
__________________________________________________________
4. Take your shoes off.
__________________________________________________________
5. The man is looking at Ali and me.
__________________________________________________________
6. Jim is giving his father some tea.
__________________________________________________________
7. This is the dog’s meat. Give the meat to the dog.
__________________________________________________________
8. Is Tom eating any oranges?
__________________________________________________________
9. Could you pass the salt to your mother?
__________________________________________________________

F) Complete the sentences with THERE IS or THERE ARE.

1. ___There is___ a bag on the table.

2. _____________ a calendar on the wall.
3. _____________ two posters in my room.
4. _____________ a banana in this basket.
5. _____________ six chairs in the kitchen.
6. _____________ lots of books on the shelf.
7. _____________ a mirror in our hall.
8. _____________ 12 cushions on the sofa.
9. _____________ a big wardrobe in my sister's bedroom.
10. ____________ children in the yard.

G) Decide Whether These Nouns Are Countable (C) or Uncountable (U)

1. The children are playing in the garden ___C___

2. I don't like milk ___U___
3. I prefer tea ________
4. Scientists say that the environment is threatened by pollution ________
5. My mother uses butter to prepare cakes ________
6. There are a lot of windows in our classroom ________
7. We need some glue to fix this vase ________
8. The waiters in this restaurant are very professional ________
9. My father drinks two big glasses of water every morning ________
10. The bread my mother prepares is delicious ________
11. Drivers must be careful; the road is slippery ________
12. Some policemen are organizing road traffic to avoid any accidents ________
13. I bought three bottles of mineral water for our picnic ________
14. I'd like some juice please! ________
15. Successful candidates will join the camp later this year ________
16. The exercises on this website are interesting ________
PART 2: VOCABULARY PRACTICE

A) My Daily Routine

Imagine you are writing a diary entry or a short story about your typical day. Describe
your daily routine from the moment you wake up until you go to bed. Include the activities
you do, the places you go, and the people you interact with. Use the following words to help
you:

 get up
 have breakfast
 go to school
 study
 have lunch
 go to bed
 watch TV
 have dinner

Feel free to add any other activities or details that make your daily routine unique and
interesting. Use complete sentences and try to create a clear and organized story of your day!

___________________________________________________________________________
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___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
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B) Fill in the blanks with the given words

mix (x2) cook (x2) heat add

Magical Pancakes

Take a large nonstick skillet and grease it lightly with cooking spray. In a mixing bowl,
__mix__ together the dry ingredients: 1 cup flour, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon baking
powder, and a pinch of salt. _____________1 cup milk and 1 beaten egg to the dry
ingredients. _____________until just combined. _____________the skillet over medium
heat. When it's hot, add a small amount of batter to the skillet for each pancake.
_____________until bubbles form on the surface of the pancakes, then carefully flip them
with a spatula. Continue to _____________until the pancakes are golden brown on both sides.
Serve the pancakes warm with your favorite toppings!

PART 3: READING PRACTICE

Read the paragraph and answer the questions:

My name is Kate O’Hara. I live on a farm with my mother and father. I like it but I work
very hard. Every morning I wake up at five o’clock and feed the horses. Then I can go back to
the house. Mum makes breakfast at 5:30 and I’m not late for breakfast because I don’t like cold
eggs. After breakfast I help dad for an hour. Then I have a shower and get ready for school. The
school bus leaves at 8:15. I leave home at 8:00.
After school I can watch TV for an hour. Then we have our dinner. We have chicken
for dinner but I hate it. I eat it because mum gets angry. After dinner I do my homework. Then
I go out and feed the horses. I go to bed early because I’m always very tired at the end of the
day.
1. Where does Kate live?
………………………………………………………………………………………
2. What time does she get up every morning?
………………………………………………………………………………………
3. Who makes breakfast every morning?
………………………………………………………………………………………
4. Why isn’t she late for breakfast?
………………………………………………………………………………………
5. When does she have a shower?
………………………………………………………………………………………
6. What time does she catch the school bus?
………………………………………………………………………………………
7. How long can she watch TV?
………………………………………………………………………………………
8. What do they have for dinner?
………………………………………………………………………………………
9. When does she do her homework?
………………………………………………………………………………………
10. Why does she go to bed early?
………………………………………………………………………………………

True or False:
1. (___) She doesn’t like the farm.
2. (___) Kate doesn’t work very hard.
3. (___) Kate has a shower before 8:15.
4. (___) Kate’s mother doesn’t like chicken.
5. (___) After dinner Kate feeds the horses.
 LANGUO HOMEWORK 4

PART 1: GRAMMAR PRACTICE

A) Fill in the blanks with CAN or CAN’T:

1. She is a small baby. She ___can’t___ eat meat, but she ___can___ drink milk.
2. That dress is not expensive. I __________ buy it.
3. A cat __________ climb up a tree, but a dog __________.
4. I’m very tired today. I __________ clean my room.
5. John is very short. He _________ play basketball very well.
6. We are very hungry, so we ___________ eat a lot of sandwiches.
7. He isn’t athletic. He __________ run very fast.
8. We __________ sleep in the bedroom but we __________ sleep in the
bathroom.

B) Complete the sentences using SHOULD, SHOULDN’T and the words in brackets.
1. You have a great job; you ___shouldn’t change___(change) it.
2. You _______________ (drink) so much coffee; it's bad for your blood pressure.
3. The government _______________ (help) people.
4. It's an incredible film. You _______________ (watch) it.
5. It's a very dangerous area. Tourists _______________ (go) there.
6. _______________ (I/apply) for a new job?
7. You _______________ (go) to that restaurant. The food is terrible.
8. When someone does you a favour, you _______________ (say) thank you.
9. He _______________ (study) more if he wants to pass his exam.
10. Children ________________ (drink) sugary drinks. It's not very healthy.

C) Complete the sentences with SHOULD, SHOULDN’T and a verb in the list.
ask call do drink eat give lie speak take watch wear

1. You …….shouldn’t lie ………… about what happened. It’s important to tell the truth.
2. I ………………more vegetables, but I hate them.
3. You ………………so many questions. You are going to get into trouble.
4. Parents ………………medicine to their children without going to the doctor first.
5. I ………………more exercise. I have gained some weight.
6. What kind of dress ………………I ………………for tonight's ceremony?
7. You ………………John immediately. He needs to speak to you urgently.
8. Your children ………………TV all day. Take them to the park sometimes.
9. It's raining. I think we ………………a taxi.
10. You ………………some water or you will dehydrate.
11. Children ………………to strangers.

D) Complete the text with AND, BUT.

I get up at half past eight in the morning. I´m hungry ___but___ there isn´t any food
in the kitchen. I want milk, cereals ________ orange juice. Then, I go to the shop ________
when I get there it´s still closed. I go back home and into the kitchen. There´s some grapefruit
juice and brown bread. _________ I don´t like grapefruit juice or brown bread! This is not a
good morning, so I go back to bed until the shop opens.

E) Complete with AND, BUT, SO, BECAUSE.

1. We aren´t going to the park ___because___ it´s raining.

2. I don´t have any money, ________ I´ll go to the bank.
3. She doesn´t like vegetables ________ she likes fish.
4. I need milk, butter ________ bread.
5. There´s snow on the street ________ it´s not too cold.
6. She studies a lot ________ she never passes the exams.
7. You´ve got an exam tomorrow, ________ you must study tonight.
8. I don´t go to the cinema __________ I haven´t got any money.

F) Correct the underlined word using AND, BUT, SO, BECAUSE.

1. We don´t go to the beach but it´s cold. ______________________________

2. They don´t like meat and she likes fish. ______________________________
3. It´s winter because I´m not cold. ______________________________
4. It´s raining, because take your umbrella! ______________________________
G) Look at the results of this questionnaire on four people's likes and dislikes. Then
complete the sentences below with appropriate gerunds.

Key: + = like, OK = don' mind, - = dislike

Eda Javier Minh Leyla

1. dance + - + -
2. walk + + + +
3. do sit-ups - + - -
4. play tennis - OK + -
5. jog - + OK -
6. lift weights OK OK - +

1. Javier is the only one who likes ___doing sit-ups___.

2. Minh doesn't like __________, but Eda doesn't mind it.

3. Minh really likes __________, but both Leyla and Eda dislike it.

4. Eda enjoys __________, but Leyla dislikes it.

5. __________ is the activity that people most disliked.

6. Half of the people don't mind __________.

7. __________ is an activity that half of the people enjoy.

8. __________ is the only activity that all four enjoy.

9. Eda and Minh are going to go __________ together at the Two-Step Studio. They both
enjoy it.

10.Minh doesn't mind __________.

H) Fill in WILL or BE GOING TO:
1. A: Why do you need so much sugar?
B: I ___am going to___ make a cake.
2. A: Oh no! I’ve left my purse at home and I haven’t got any money on me!
B: Don’t worry. I ___will___ lend you some.
3. A: I don’t know how to use this mixer.
B: That’s OK. I _______________________________ show you.
4. A: Why are all these people gathered here?
B: The Prime Minister _________________________ open the new hospital ward.
5. A: Did you remember to buy the magazine I asked for?
B: Sorry, I didn’t. I _____________________________ buy it when I go out again.
6. A: What’s that on your curtains?
B: It’s a stain. I _____________________________. take them to the dry cleaner’s
tomorrow.
7. A: These bags are very heavy. I can’t lift them.
B: I __________________________________ carry them for you.
8. A: I hear you’re going to Leeds University in September.
B: Yes, I _____________________________________ study French and German.
9 A: Why don’t you tidy your room?
B: I _____________________________ play football in ten minutes, so I haven’t got
time.
10. She has bought some wool. She ______________________________ knit a sweater.
11. A: This problem is very difficult.
B: I _____________________________ help you to solve it.
12. A: Why are you taking down all the pictures?
B: I _____________________________ paint the room.
13. A: Why are buying that spade?
B: I _____________________________ plant some trees in my garden at the back of
the house.
I) Put the words in order.

1. accident / an / she´s / in / because / hospital / she / had.

_______________________________________________________________________
2. but / they / many / work / don´t / hours / they / have / money / much.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. asked / Paul / me / question, / a / replied / I / so.
_______________________________________________________________________
4. buy / I / peppers / potatoes. / and / tomatoes,
_______________________________________________________________________

PART 2: VOCABULARY PRACTICE

PART 2: VOCABULARY PRACTICE

A) Fill in the blanks with the given words.

romantic comedy western animation action science horror drama
fiction

Ashley: Hey, how about we catch a movie later? Any preferences for the type?
Sam: Hi! I'm all about those movies that crack me up. What do you say to a funny
__comedy___?
Matt: Hello! Love stories are my thing. What if we go for a __________ movie?
Marisha: Hey, folks! I'm up for some excitement, car chases, fights and entertainment. How
does an __________ movie sound?
Ashley: Interesting choices! Personally, I'm leaning towards something that makes me cry. How
about a __________ movie?
Sam: You know what's intriguing? Those movies that are really scary. What if we try a
__________ movie?
Matt: That's a different angle! I've got a curious itch for futuristic stories. How about a
__________ movie?
Marisha: Neat idea but, I've got a soft spot for the olden days and cowboy tales. How about a
__________ movie?
Ashley: Or we could go with a Pixar movie. I really enjoy __________. What's your take?
Sam: Animated movies are a hoot too. Tough choice, though!
Matt: I'm in the mood for a laugh. How about a funny __________ movie?
Marisha: Count me in for that! A funny __________ movie sounds like a good plan. Let's dive
in and have a blast!
B) Choose the Right Instrument
1. A large instrument with black and white keys that you play by pressing the keys.
a) Piano b) Guitar
c) Trumpet d) Violin

2. A stringed instrument with a hollow body that you play by plucking or strumming the
strings.
a) Piano b) Guitar
c) Drums d) Violin

3. A brass instrument with three valves that you blow into to make sound.
a) Piano b) Violin
c) Trumpet d) Drums

4. Percussion instruments that you hit with sticks or your hands to make rhythmic sounds.
a) Piano b) Guitar
c) Trumpet d) Drums

5. A stringed instrument that is played with a bow, producing sweet and melodic tones.
a) Piano b) Guitar
c) Trumpet d) Violin
C) Fill in the blanks with the given words.
recycle – garbage – cause – hurt – pollution – unusual - sick
1. ____________ is when you throw away things you don't need anymore.
2. ____________ is a problem in the air and water caused by chemicals and waste.
3. Throwing garbage into the water ____________ water pollution.
4. ____________ helps to reduce pollution and save resources.
5. If you eat too much candy, you might get ____________.
6. Seeing a rainbow on a sunny day is ____________.
7. Do not throw the garbage into the water and ____________ sea animals.
PART 3: READING PRACTICE

Baby Emperor Penguins

Baby emperor penguins are enchanting creatures that inhabit the icy lands of Antarctica.
These adorable little birds have a unique story of growth and survival in one of the coldest
places on Earth.

Habitat and Living Conditions

Emperor penguins live in Antarctica, a frozen continent covered with ice and snow. The
temperature can drop to extremely cold levels, sometimes reaching -40°C (-40°F). Despite the
harsh conditions, emperor penguins are well adapted to this environment. Their bodies have a
thick layer of blubber under their skin, which acts like a warm coat, keeping them insulated
from the cold. They also have special feathers that provide a waterproof barrier, allowing them
to swim in icy waters without getting wet.

Story of Growth
The life of a baby emperor penguin begins during the harsh winter months. During this
time, penguins gather in groups, huddling together to stay warm. Mothers lay a single egg and
pass it to the fathers, who cradle it on their feet, keeping it warm against their bodies. While the
mother goes on a long journey to find food, the fathers take care of the eggs, protecting them
from the cold. This special bond between parents and their young ones helps the chicks survive
the harsh winter.
After about two months, the eggs hatch. The tiny chicks are covered in fluffy down
feathers that keep them warm. They depend on their parents for food and warmth, and the
parents take turns feeding and keeping them cozy. As the chicks grow, they start to form groups
with other chicks. They learn important skills from their parents and gradually become stronger
swimmers and better hunters.
By the time spring arrives and the ice starts to melt, the chicks are ready to take their
first swim. They jump into the icy waters and learn to catch fish, squids, and other small sea
creatures. As they become more independent, they continue to practice their swimming and
hunting skills. By the following winter, these once-small chicks have grown into strong and
resilient young emperor penguins, ready to face the challenges of their icy home.
Emperor penguins' remarkable journey from egg to independent young bird showcases
their strong bonds, adaptations, and determination to thrive in the extreme cold of Antarctica.
True or False:
1. (____) Emperor penguins can be found in warm regions like tropical rainforests.
2. (____) The waterproof feathers of emperor penguins help them fly in the air.
3. (____) Baby emperor penguins are born with waterproof feathers that enable them to swim.
4. (____) During the winter, both emperor penguin fathers and mothers take turns caring for
the eggs.
5. (____) Baby emperor penguins are self-sufficient as soon as they hatch.

Fill in the Blanks:

wet parents warm winter

1. Baby emperor penguins emerge from eggs in the ________.

2. The waterproof feathers of emperor penguins allow them to swim without getting
________.
3. During the winter, penguin chicks huddle together to stay ________.
4. Baby emperor penguins learn essential skills from their ________.

Short Answer:
1. Describe the roles of emperor penguin parents during the winter months.

2. How do baby emperor penguins learn to swim and hunt for food?

3. Why is huddling important for penguin chicks during winter.

4. How do you think baby emperor penguins benefit from their parents' shared
responsibilities?
 LANGUO HOMEWORK 5

PART 1: GRAMMAR PRACTICE

A) Fill in the blanks. Use WAS / WERE:

1. Mary and Susan _____were_____ ill yesterday.
2. The weather ______________ very hot last Saturday.
3. The students _______________ at the theater last night.
4. Betty ________________ in Germany last summer.
5. My brother and I ______________ at the football stadium on Saturday.
6. ________________ it cold yesterday?

B) Put these sentences into the PAST. Use past form of verb “TO BE”:
TODAY YESTERDAY
Example: I’m at home. ____I was at home_____________________
1. Jane and Michael are tired. _____________________________________
2. She’s in the park. _____________________________________
3. It’s a sunny day. _____________________________________
4. You’re late. _____________________________________
5. They aren’t hungry. _____________________________________
6. We aren’t at work. _____________________________________
7. I’m thirsty. _____________________________________
8. You aren’t at school. _____________________________________
9. We’re at the cinema. _____________________________________
10.Paula isn’t happy. _____________________________________
11.Everyone is excited. _____________________________________
12.I’m not afraid. _____________________________________

C) Complete the text with the correct form of TO BE:

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy ___were___ two of the most popular film comedians of all
time. They were born in 1890 and 1892 respectively. Stan Laurel’s real name ________ Arthur
Jefferson. He ________ form England. Oliver Hardy ________ English, he was from Georgia,
USA. Laurel and Hardy ________ in their late 30s when they met. Their first film together
________ Putting Pants on Philip (1927). They ________ funny because they were so different.
Laurel ________ small and thin. Hardy ________ big and fat. Their most famous films
________Way Out West (1937) and Blockheads (1938). They ________ in any serious films,
only comedies.

D) Use the text to help you write questions for the answers:
Example: Who was Oliver Hardy’s famous comic partner?
Stan Laurel.
1. ____________________________________________________________
In 1890 and 1892 respectively.
2. ____________________________________________________________
Arthur Jefferson.
3. ____________________________________________________________
England.
4. ____________________________________________________________
No, he wasn’t. He was American.
5. ____________________________________________________________
Putting Pants on Philip.
6. ____________________________________________________________
Because they were so different.

E) Write questions and answers. Use the past tense of BE:

1. A: We had a nice holiday.
B: (you / with your whole family?) ____ Were you with your whole family? ___
A: (no / my daughter / in Montreal) ____ No, my daughter was in Montreal ____
2. A: I bought these new shoes yesterday.
B: (they / on sale ?) _____________________________________
A: (yes / they / only $25) _____________________________________
3. A: (you / at home / last night ?) _____________________________________
B: (no / I / at the library) _____________________________________
4. A: (the guests / late for the party ?) _____________________________________
B: (no / they / all on time) _____________________________________
F) Fill in the blanks with a verb from the box in the SIMPLE PAST:
1. She ____made____ a cake an hour ago.
2. She _____________ a hat last week.
3. The boy _____________ a letter yesterday.
break swim
4. They ______________ in the sea for an hour.
have make
5. They ______________ a lot of Coke last night.
sit write
6. She ______________ her arm last week.
spend buy
7. He ______________ all his money last week.
drink lose
8. She ______________ a bath two minutes ago.
wash
9. He ______________ his wallet last night.
10. She ______________ on the old chair a minute ago.
11. She ______________ the clothes yesterday.

G) Fill in the blanks with the SIMPLE PAST of the verbs in brackets:
Last Saturday my father ___took___ (take) my friends and me to the circus. We ________ (see)
lots of things. My father ________ (buy) us some popcorn and orange juice. We ________ (eat)
the popcorn and ________ (drink) the orange juice. We ________ (laugh) at the funny clowns.
There ________ (be) a lion-tamer. The lions ________ (do) tricks; they ________ (jump)
through hoops. A girl ________ (ride) an elephant around the ring. We all ________ (have) a
wonderful time.

H) Write what Jean DID or DIDN’T do yesterday:

1. go shopping ( - ) _______ Jean didn’t go shopping yesterday.___________
2. clean the house ( + ) ________________________________________________
3. feed the cat ( + ) ________________________________________________
4. telephone Mary ( - ) ________________________________________________
5. watch a film on TV ( - ) ________________________________________________
6. visit her grandparents ( + ) ________________________________________________
7. take them a cake ( + ) ________________________________________________
I) Fill in the blanks using WAS (NOT) / WERE (NOT):
1. I’m here today but I ____ wasn’t ____ here yesterday.
2. Jennifer is tall now but she ____________ tall two years ago.
3. It is rainy today but it _____________ yesterday.
4. Mr. Smith is angry now but he _____________ an hour ago.
5. The shops are open today but they ____________ on Sunday.
6. My car is clean today but it ______________ yesterday.
7. My father isn’t at home now but he ________________ an hour ago.

J) Fill in the blanks with the PAST form of the verbs:

Benjamin Franklin ____was born____ (be born) in Boston in 1706. He __________ (be) the
fifteenth of the seventeen children of a poor candlemaker. He ___________ (go ) to school only
one year. He ____________ (begin) to work when he was twelve. At the age of fourteen he
_____________ (decide) to be a writer. He ______________ (copy) the great stories of famous
writers and later he ______________ (become) the best known writer in his time. When he
______________ (be) seventeen, he ________________ (leave) Boston and ______________
(arrive) in Philadelphia with only a few pennies in his pocket. He _______________ (get) a job
as a publisher of a newspaper and ______________ (retire) from business as a very rich man
at forty-two. Then he _______________ (spend) the next forty years for his government. He
_________________ (play) an important role in the founding of the USA. Franklin
________________ (be) also an important scientist and inventor. He _______________(draw)
electricity from a cloud on a kite string. He ________________ (write) one of the first text
books on electricity. He ________________ (invent) a simple lightning rod and many other
practical tools. He ________________ (make) a study of water and _______________
(discover) many principles of hydrodynamics. He even ___________________ (invent) bifocal
glasses when he was seventy-eight and ____________________ (need) them himself. Franklin
_________________ (do) all these things and many more because he ________________
(believe) he ____________________ (can).
K) Read the following story:
Bob is a young sailor. He lives in England, but he is often away with his ship. One
summer he comes back from a long voyage and finds new neighbors near his mother’s house.
They have a pretty daughter, and Bob soon loves her and he wants to marry her when he comes
back. Bob promises the girl to send a present from every port. Bob’s first port is Capetown in
Africa, and he sends the girl a parrot from there. The parrot speaks three languages, Bob teaches
the parrot how to say I love you in three languages. When Bob’s ship reaches Australia, a letter
comes from the girl. The letter says, “Thank you for the parrot, Bob. But, I can’t understand it,
because it doesn’t know English.”

a) Write the story again. Use THE SIMPLE PAST:

Bob was a young sailor. He lived in England, but he was often away with his ship.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
b) Answer the questions about the story:
1. What was Bob? He was a young sailor.
2. What change did he find when he was back home?
___________________________________________________________________________
3. How did Bob feel about the girl?
___________________________________________________________________________
4. What did Bob tell the girl?
___________________________________________________________________________
5. What did Bob send the girl from Capetown?
___________________________________________________________________________
6. Where is Capetown?
___________________________________________________________________________
7. How many languages did the parrot speak?
___________________________________________________________________________
PART 2: VOCABULARY PRACTICE

A) Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the list.

lazy intelligent lucky hardworking friendly proud

nervous selfish brave rude patient shy

1. Tim is feeling __________ before his first day at a new school.

2. Sarah is always ready to help others; she's known for being very __________.

3. Despite his lack of effort, John managed to pass the test. He is very __________.

4. Laura is too __________ to speak in front of a large group of people.

5. It's important to be __________ when teaching someone a new skill; not everyone learns
quickly.

6. Jack's __________ behavior upset his friends and made them feel unimportant.

7. Emma is very __________; she's always the first one to volunteer for activities.

8. The __________ student quickly solved the challenging puzzle.

9. Sophie felt __________ after completing her art project; it turned out beautifully.

10. Lisa's __________ comments hurt her friend's feelings.

11. Mark prefers to watch TV all day instead of doing his chores; he's quite __________.

12. John was __________ this morning, he climbed a tall tree to rescue the stranded cat.
B) Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the list.

known for common poor fall in love realize

theme wealthy honorable meet in person

1. Despite being __________, he lived a simple life and donated much of his fortune to
charity.

2. In the romantic comedy, the characters __________ while on a whirlwind vacation.

3. The __________ of the school event was "A Night at the Movies."

4. Her honesty made her an __________ member of the community.

5. It's __________ to see people walking their dogs in the park.

6. She didn't __________ how much she missed her family until she moved away for college.

7. The city is __________ its vibrant nightlife and cultural diversity.

8. After months of talking online, they decided to finally __________ for a coffee date.

9. The organization is dedicated to helping the __________ and providing them with essential
resources.

C) Match the words in bold with their definitions.

Fighting for Women's Rights

Imagine a world where everyone, regardless of their gender, has the same chances and
opportunities. This is what the fight for women's rights is all about. It's the struggle for women
to have the same freedom and equality as men in every aspect of life.

In the not-so-distant past, women were often treated unfairly. In fact, throughout history,
women have faced inequality, often not having the same opportunities as men. They couldn't
vote in many places, which meant they couldn't have a say in important decisions. But brave
women and supportive men joined hands to change this. They marched, they protested, and
they made sure that women could finally vote and participate in shaping their societies.

Another critical aspect is the right to own land. It might sound surprising, but in some
areas, women were not allowed to own property. This made it really tough for them to have
financial freedom and independence. Thankfully, times have changed, and now women have
the same right to own land as men.

During times of war, it's often women who bear the brunt of the suffering. That's why
achieving peace is so vital. In peaceful times, women have more opportunities to follow their
dreams and create better lives for themselves and their families.

Today, women's rights are seen as a fundamental part of human rights. It's essential to
keep working toward a world where all women can enjoy freedom, equality, and peace just like
everyone else. Together, we can make this world a fairer and more just place for everyone.

1. __________ a. the opposite of war

2. __________ b. to express opposition or disapproval
3. __________ c. the right to make a choice in an election
4. __________ d. a situation in which not everyone has the same opportunities
5. __________ e. a violent conflict between countries or groups
6. __________ f. to possess property or real estate
7. __________ g. the state of being free from oppression or restrictions
8. __________ h. everyone having the same opportunities and rights

PART 3: READING PRACTICE

Read the text messages between two friends and answer the questions:

Atlas: Hey, guess what happened during my free time yesterday!

Laura: Oh, spill the tea! What's up?
Atlas: I had a movie marathon all by myself.
Laura: Nice! What movies did you watch?
Atlas: Oh, you won't believe it - I watched two rom-coms in a row!
Laura: Haha, seriously? That's some serious chick flick action!
Atlas: I know, right? I was all in for the mushy love stories
Laura: Did you have tissues ready for the emotional moments?
Atlas: Oh, definitely! And here's the twist - I suddenly got a text from my friend during a
heartwarming scene, and I burst out laughing.
Laura: Haha, your friend's timing couldn't have been better!
Atlas: Exactly! And then, when I switched to an action movie, my phone rang during an
intense scene!
Laura: Oh no! Talk about suspenseful timing.
Atlas: Tell me about it! But here's the kicker - while I was laughing at the text and trying to
answer the call, I accidentally spilled popcorn everywhere.
Laura: Hahaha, that's like a comedy!
Atlas: It was a total mess! Now, I can't decide whether to focus on the movies or keep my
phone on silent mode for the ultimate uninterrupted movie experience.
Laura: Choices, choices! Your free time sounds like a rollercoaster of entertainment.
Atlas: Absolutely! Unpredictable and amusing, to say the least.
Laura: Keep embracing the chaos and enjoy the laughter!
Atlas: Will do! Gotta savor these humorous moments life throws at us.
Laura: Keep me in the loop about any more laugh-inducing free time adventures!
Atlas: Definitely! Who knows what comical escapades await next?
Laura: Looking forward to hearing more of your entertaining tales! 🎉🍿😄
Atlas: You can count on it! Catch you later!
A) True or False:
1. (____) Did Atlas have a movie marathon with friends during his free time?
2. (____) Did Atlas watch two action movies in a row?
3. (____) Did Atlas spill popcorn accidentally while texting on his phone?
4. (____) Did Laura encourage Atlas to tell her about more free time adventures?
5. (____) Did Atlas spill popcorn while trying to dance along with a scene in the romantic
movie?
6. (____) Is Atlas planning to keep his phone on silent mode during future movie marathons?
10. (____) Does Laura think that Atlas's free time is boring and uneventful?
11. (____) Does the text indicate that Atlas doesn't enjoy watching romantic movies?
12. (____) Are Atlas and Laura close friends who share their daily experiences with each
other?
B) If you were Laura, what advice would you give to Atlas regarding handling
interruptions during movie time?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________
C) Create a short dialogue between Atlas and Laura where they plan to watch a movie
together. Use their previous messages as inspiration.
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________

D) Short Answer:
What activity did Atlas engage in during his recent free time?

How many romantic comedies did Atlas watch consecutively?

Why did Atlas burst into laughter during a heartwarming scene?

What happened when Atlas switched to watching an action movie?

What led to Atlas accidentally spilling popcorn everywhere?