Put the verbs in the following sentences into the simple past tense. 1 I go to work by bus.
2 I meet her on Tuesdays.
3 He always wears black.
4 I make cakes every week.
5 She gets up at 6.30.
6 He understands me.
7 He shuts the shop at 6.00.
8 She speaks slowly.
9 He leaves the house at 9.00.
10 I read a chapter every night.
11 You eat too much.
12 I see him every day.
13 Tom sings in the choir.
14 He cries when he is hurt.
15 Who knows the answer?
16 I think I know it.
17 The curtain rises at 8.00.
18 He takes the dog out twice a day.
19 We buy them here.
20 I dream every night.
21 Bluetits often lay eggs in that nesting box.
22 He often feels ill.
23 I know what he wants.
24 I usually pay him Ј5.
25 His dog always bites me.
26 It smells odd.
27 It costs 30p.
28 My back hurts.
29 I lie down after lunch.
30 We drink water.
31 His roses grow well.
32 He rides every day.
33 He often falls off.
34 These dogs fight whenever they meet.
35 He puts up his prices every year.
36 He sleeps badly.
The simple past tense
Put the verbs in the following sentences into (a) the negative
1 She saw your brother.
2 We heard a terrible noise.
3 He slept till 10.00.
4 He looked at the picture.
5 They drank all the wine.
6 They set out early enough.
7 She thought about it.
8 The police caught the thief.
9 He hid the letter.
10 She found her watch.
11 His nose bled.
12 My mother chose this hotel.
13 She lent you enough money.
14 Keiko taught Japanese.
15 Tom hurt his foot.
16 He broke his arm.
17 His wife came at 8.00.
18 He lost his wallet.
19 His son wrote a novel.
20 They flew to New York.
21 Ann drew you a map.
22 Tom laid the table.
23 Mr Pitt fell downstairs.
24 She lost her way.
25 He forbade her to leave.
26 I sent it to the laundry.
27 Jack kept the money.
28 He rode slowly.
29 They spent it all.
30 She sold the car.
31 Jean rang the bell.
32 The sun rose at 6.00.
33 The boys ran home.
34 He shook the bottle.
35 He forgave her.
36 They broadcast an appeal for money.
Task 2
Secondary school
1 Read Mandy's post on the school website. Then, answer the questions.
1 What is the next school meeting about?
2 What does Mandy want students in her year to do?
3 What does a student representative do?
2 Now read Mandy's report and choose the best answer.
When writing a report of meeting, the writer needs to
A write down exactly what people said.
B summarise the main points to inform the readers.
3 Read the report again and answer the questions.
1 What are the three types of event that Mandy writes about?
2 Which two of these events also happened last year?
3 What was Mandy's impression of the meeting?
4 What action do students need to take?
4 A report is usually divided into sections with headings. Match these headings with
the paragraphs in Mandy's report.
1 Summer charity event
2 Conclusion
3 End-of-year parties
4 Introduction
5 Summer barbecue
Hi everyone,
As you know, I'm your Student Representative for this year and I'm going
to u big meeting on Thursday, where we'll be discussing school social events for
the summer term. One of these will be an important charity event to raise money
for the local children's hospital.
If you've got anything you'd like me to say at the meeting, please email me and
I'll try to mention it on Thursday.
I'll upload my report of the meeting next week
Remember: my job is to represent you, so let me know what ideas you've got!
Mandy
School meeting about summer social and charity events
Report by Mandy Collins, Year 10 Student Representative
A The aim of this report is to inform Year 10 students of the summer social events that
were discussed at the recent school meeting and to recommend action that needs to be
taken.
B The school will fund end-of-year parties for each year group. These will be organised
by students in those classes. The parties should be held at school in the week before the
end of term and could take place at lunchtime, after school or in the evening.
C We have decided to hold another summer barbecue near the river. Any ideas for a
theme for the barbecue from students would be welcome.
D There will be another charity event in June to raise money for Bettord Hospital. It is
hoped that this year the school can raise even more money than last year. Each year
group is asked to put forward an idea that they can organise for the day.
E The meeting was very informative and several of Year 10 students' ideas were
considered. Students should now think about what we can do for the charity event. Any
suggestions should be posted on the website.
Task. 3 Prepare a short report about educational system in different countries. (10-12
sentences) be ready to present it orally.
