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Workbook units 1-2 writing
Exercise 3 page 7
Think of some information about yourself for these topics.
· What’s your name?
· Who do you live with?
· Where do you live?
· What do your mum and dad do?
· What activities do you do with your family?
· Where and when do you do them?
Exercise 4 page 7
Now, write a short paragraph about yourself. Write about 70 words. Remember to check your spelling and grammar.
…Plus! Spot the mistake (PART A)
Correct the mistake below.
She always … on holiday in January.
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.
1. My grandmother watches (watch) television in bed.
2. Our teacher … (not go) home at lunchtime.
3. My parents … (come) from the south of Spain.
4. A new bike … (cost) 100 euros.
5. Nurses often … (work) in hospitals.
6. My brother never … (tidy) his bedroom.
7. Our flat … (not be) very big.
8. My sister … (teach) small children.
Complete the text with the present simple form of the verbs.
This is John at his desk. He 1) … (work)in an office in the centre of the city. He 2) … (not like) his job very much. John 3) … (finish) work at half past five and then he 4) … (go) home.
John’s friends 5) … (not see) him very often. Most evenings he 6) … (stay) home and 7) … (study) . He 8) … (not want) to stay in the same job, so he must pass his exams!
Plus! Spot the mistake (PART B)
Correct the mistake below.
I sit in my sofa … .
Tick (P) the sentences which are correct. In some pairs both sentences are correct.
1. a I’m too old for play with this. …
b I’m too old to play with this. …
2. a I went there for a check-up. …
b I went there to have a check-up. …
3. a Thank you for helping me. …
b Thank you for help me. …
4. a I sold it fifteen dollars. …
b I sold it for fifteen dollars. …
5. a I got this for my sister. …
b I got this to my sister. …
6. a I’m here for a holiday. …
b I’m here for having a holiday. …
7. a I use it for drying my hair. …
b I use it to dry my hair. …
8. a I sold my car to save money. …
b I sold my car for saving money. …
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