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THE SIMPLE PAST TENSE
Folosim trecutul simplu pentru a vorbi despre acţiuni începute şi terminate în trecut.
Yesterday I met my friend Jack.
Pentru a exprima o acţiune repetată în trecut.
Grandma drank three cups of coffee a day.
După verbele sau construcţiile wish, as if/as though, if only, would rather, it’s (high) time.
I wish I were on holiday now.
Forma afirmativă: S + VII
I danced at the party yesterday.
Forma interogativă: Did + S + VI ?
Did Mary tell her father about the party last week?
Forma negativă: S + did not + VI.
Mother did not buy those trousers last month.
PAST TENSEfollow up
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1. Write the sentences in the negative. Example: Jane cleaned her room yesterday.
Jane didn’t clean her room yesterday.
1. Father watched TV last night. 2. The teacher talked about “Robinson Crusoe” last week.3. I wanted to read the book.4. The reporter asked the film star a lot of questions.5. I walked to my friend’s house two days ago.
2. Write the sentences in ex. III in the interrogative. Example: Jane cleaned her room yesterday.
Did Jane clean her room yesterday?
3. Change the verbs in brackets into the past simple.
0 I (finish) finished my book last week.
1 A plane (fly) ________________ over our house.
2 Peter (have) ________________ a sandwich for lunch.
3 The bus (arrive) ________________ two hours late.
4 My sister (make) ________________ a big cake for my birthday.
5 John always (wear) ________________ a uniform to school.
6 Kevin (run) ________________ to school, yesterday.
7 It (begin) ________________ to rain.
8 We (play) ________________ football for hours.
9 My family (go) ________________ to Portugal for a holiday.
10 We (jump) ________________ into the swimming pool.
4. Change the verbs in the following sentence into past tense.
1. Yesterday, I go to the restaurant with a client.
2. We drive around the parking lot for 20 minutes in order to find a parking space.
3. When we arrive at the restaurant, the place is full.
4. The waitress asks us if we have reservations.
5. I say, "No, my secretary forgets to make them."
6. The waitress tells us to come back in two hours.
7. My client and I slowly walk back to the car.
8. Then we see a small grocery store.
9. We stop in the grocery store and buy some sandwiches.
10. That is better than waiting for two hours.
5. Forming the Past Tense
1 catchcatchedcatch
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caught
2 getgotgetgought
3 fitfitfoughtfat
4 setsetsatsought
5 drinkdrinkdrankdrunk
6 havehavehovehad
7 bringbroughtbringedbrang
8 cutcuttedcaughtcut
9 findfoundfandfind
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10 teachteachteachedtaught
6. Completează cu forma de trecut a verbului din paranteze şi tradu
Yesterday I (to have) a really bad day. I (to wake) up at 9 o'clock because I (to forget) to set my alarm clock the night before. I (get) up as fast as I (can) and I (to put) on some clothes. I ran into the kitchen and (to make) myself a cup of coffee. Then I (to drink) the coffee very fast and I (to run) to my car. It (to be) a terrible morning!
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7. Put the verbs into the Past Simple tense.
1. They (pay) far too much for the car, in my opinion.
2. Everything (seem) so romantic in the moonlight.
3. We (seek) some relief from the scorching sun in the shade.
4. While we were waiting in the queue I (tell) her all about the accident.
5. He (teach) me German.
6. The house had been on fire for half an hour when the firemen (arrive)
7. My grandfather (die) at the age of 77.
8. The sun (shine) into the dusty room through a tiny hole in the wall.
9. At first I could not put up with him but then I really (grow) fond of him.
10. I (kneel) down at her knees and asked her to marry me.
11. He (lead) the group through the jungle.
12. The hammer (fall) off the table right on my foot
13. I did not want to cook so we (go) out for dinner.
14. He (cut) up the cake into five equal parts.
15. When he was really getting on my nerves I (send) him away.
16. I could not decide at first but then I firmly (make) up my mind.
17. I (keep) away from him. I knew how vicious he was.
18. I went into the hall and (hang) up my coat on the coat hanger.
19. He (swim) for at least two hours.
20. We (get) off the bus after two hours of travelling.
8. Citeşte orarul lui Jim şi răspunde la întrebări:
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Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
football shopping meeting ring Jane buy flowers concert sailing
cinema tennis English Italian restaurant
1. When was his English course? → 2. When did he go shopping? → 3. When did he buy flowers? → 4. When was his meeting? → 5. When did he play football? → 6. When did he go to the Italian restaurant? → 7. When did he ring Jane? → 8. When did he go to the cinema? → 9. When did he play tennis? → 10. When was the concert? → 11. When did he go sailing? →
PRACTICE1. Write the translation of the following words:
corner kick …………………….... defense ……………………........
field……………………………… coach ……………………………
goalie …………………………… red card …………………………
soccer ……………………………. free kick …………………………
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2. Conjugate the following verbs using Present Simple, and then translate them:
To be To have To do To stay To read
I I I I I
You You You You You
He He He He He
She She She She She
It It It It It
We We We We We
You You You You You
They They They They They
3. Put the following verbs into the Past Simple:
to be – ……….. to have - …………… to sing - ……………
to work - ……….. to play - …………….. to study - …………..
to start - ………… to cry - ……………… to love - ……………
4. Translate into Romanian:
a) I went to see Alice yesterday. ………………………………………………………………
b) George starts work at 6 a.m. ………………………………………………………………
c) Tina loves playing the piano. ………………………………………………………………
d) My mother sings like an angel. ………………………………………………………………
e) I must see a doctor on Monday. ……………………………………………………………….
f) I come to school every day. ………………………………………………………………
5. Put these words in the correct order. They are in Simple Present. Translate:a) usually / home / Sundays / at / stay / on / I.b) hates / room / tidying / the / sister / her.c) next / kitchen / living room / the / is / to / the.d) table tennis / I / playing / at / love /weekend / the.e) father / often / in /the /works / on / Sundays / my/ garden.f) personal / next / desk / to / the / computer / is / the.g) curtains / desk / the / are / above / the.h) early / gets up / Mr. Tidy / always.
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6. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb (present simple or present continuous):My mother…………………..(cook) a delicious cake now.
They………………………(go) to school at the moment.
Maria……………………(like) chocolate.
Tom…………………..(live) in England.
We…………………..(play) football now.
The children……………….(eat) pizza every week.
7. Write the superlative or the comparative of the adjectives in brackets:
This was…………………………(exciting) trip of all.
Tania is………………….(tall) than Anna.
Who is………………… (old) in your family?
History is…………………(interesting) than Chemistry.
That ball is……………..(big) than this one.
This was……………………..(easy) exercise of all.
8.Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb (past tense). Translate:Last night I……………… (buy) some eggs to make a pie.
………you…………..(like) the pizza?
How much………..you…………..(pay) for that car?
He……………………(not drive) carefully last week, so he had an accident.
I………………………(understand) what you told me yesterday.
She…………….(dream) of Hawaii last night.
They…………………(not eat) anything yesterday morning.
Sam………………….(bring) a dog with her at school last week.
Jim……………………(hurt) his knee at football last night.
The children…………………..(speak) English at school a month ago
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PAST TENSE- follow up -
A. Fill in with the past tense forms and translate:
1. I (buy) a new cellphone last week.
2. She (learn) to play the piano very quickly.
3. Yesterday Dad (take) me to the zoo.
4. The children (visit) Çanakkale.
5. Who (invent) the computer?
6. He (decide) to visit her grandmother.
7. Mom (open) the door.
8. The accident (happen) yesterday
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9. They (walk) to school together yesterday.
10.They (work) until twelve last night.
B. Write the questions
Sentence Question Form?
I watched TV last night. you TV last night?
She got up at 10. What time ?
They had a breakfast they have breakfast?
The baby slept well Did the baby well?
I bought two kilos of apple What did you ?
Mary lived in İzmir Mary in İzmir?
It rained a lot yesterday a lot yesterday?
My parents had a good holiday Did your parents a good holiday?
They came home at midnight What time ?
C. Fill in the blanks with the past tense forms and translate:
My grandfather had a very exciting life. When he was young, he (live) on a farm in the country. His parents
(raise) cattle, and he (look) after the cows. When he was eighteen, he went to university, where
he (study) Philosophy. He also (play) the trumpet in a jazz band. When the war started, he
(try) to join the Air Force, but he (end) up in the Navy. In the Atlantic, a German torpedo
(rip) a hole in the side of his ship, and the ship sank. Only five men (escape). They (sail) in a
lifeboat back to England. Then he met my grandmother, and they (marry) after only three weeks. He says
now that he (want) to marry her very quickly in case he (die) in the war.
D. Use the simple past form of the verbs:
1.I.....................(work) in my grandfather’s garden yesterday.2.We .................(study) English all day yesterday.3.Erdal and Serdal .............(watch) TV.4.I....................(visit) my aunt last week.5.We ................(wait) at the station for two hours at the bus stop.
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6.It ...................(rain) last night.7.She ................(paint) our house last summer.8.He ..................(listen) to the radio yesterday evening.9.Her friends ....................(talk) on the telephone for ten minutes last week.10.She ..................(post) the letters two weeks ago.
E. Make these sentences negative and translate:
1.We worked in the garden all day yesterday........................................................................................... 2.They listened to the radio last night...........................................................................................3.Pınar and I watched TV yesterday afternoon...........................................................................................4.I studied English last year...........................................................................................5.She waited at the bus stop for two hours this morning...........................................................................................
F. Fill in the blanks using the simple past tense form of the verbs:
1.I......................(have) breakfast at seven o’clock this morning.2.My sons and I ......................(eat) cheese for breakfast.3.We .........................(leave) home early.4.Mrs Coşkun ..................(buy) a newspaper.5.We ....................(read) it quickly
G. Make questions and translate:
1.I helped my mother with the breakfast..........................................................................................2.We had lunch all together..........................................................................................3.My father went to work early..........................................................................................4.He returned home late yesterday evening...........................................................................................5.We watched TV until 10 o’clock...........................................................................................
H. Write the verbs in brackets into the past tense:
(go) 1. Yesterday I to the movies.
(make) 2. My sister a birthday cake for me last week.
(ride) 3. Steve his bicycle to school yesterday.
(drive) 4. My friends to Los Angeles two weeks ago.
(take) 5. Elizabeth some flowers to her mother last Saturday.
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(break) 6. Kevin his leg while he was playing football.
(have) 7. Last week my aunt a baby.
(do) 8. When we cleaned the yard, we a lot of work.
(drink) 9. The child some milk last night.
(buy) 10. My teacher some new books last month.
REVISION1. Fill in with the correct form of the adjective in brackets and translate into Romanian:a. The red cap is ________________ than the black one. (cheap)b. I am ___________ than you. (old)c. Who is the ____________ in your class? (tall)d. My bed is ________________ than this sofa. (comfortable)e. Jerry is as ______ as his brother. (fat)f. This exercise is not as _____________ as the problem. (difficult)g. In summertime the day is __________ than the night. (long)h. July is the __________ month of the year. (hot)i. A crocodile is ______________ than a fish. (dangerous)j. This car is as _____________ as that motorbike. (expensive)
2. Write the following numbers:20- _____________ 34- _______________ 46- ________________
59- _____________ 61- ______________ 73- ________________
89- _____________ 95- ______________ 26- ________________
77-_____________ 100- ___________________
3. Make correct sentences using GOING TO and the given words. Translate :
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a. they- their holidays abroadb. he- French next yearc. I- tennis contestd. you- Germany on May 2nd
e. we- at home tonightf. she –some friends tomorrowg. I- some photographs during the holidays.
4. Fill in with the correct Past Tense form of the verb in brackets. Translate:a. Susan (can) ___________ ski when she was 15.b. Tom (can/not) ____________ dance when he was 2.c. ______ you ____ (can) swim when you were 5?d. Alice (have ) ___________ a big teddy bear collection when she was 5.e. _____ they ______ (have) many games? f. Harry (have/ not) ____________ got a bike when he was 4.g. They (be) _________ at a party last night. They (be/not) ___________ at a concert.h. She (be) _________ very tired yesterday.i. ______ you _______ (be) at school yesterday?
Exercitii cu Past Tense Simple
1.Pune verbele din urmatoarele propozitii la Past Tense Simple:
1. I sleep until 9 o’clock every day. 2. He meets John on Sundays.
3. You speak English well.
4. You drink too much.
5. You ask too many questions.
6. I play football.
7. I own two umbrellas.
8. I like to have a coffee in the morning.
9. That sounds interesting.
10. I always make cakes on Sundays.
2.Pune verbele din urmatoarele propozitii la negativ si interogativ:
1. He thought about you. 2. They drank all the wine.
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3. I hated him.
4. He changed his library book every day.
5. I sold my car.
6. We worked very hard.
7. He came home late.
8. I enjoyed travelling.
9. He translated the text.
10. He forbade her to do this.
3.Tradu in limba engleza:
1. Soarele nu a apus la ora 8 aseara. 2. Ai dormit bine noaptea trecuta?
3. Ieri nu am mers la bazinul de inot.
4. M-am sculat târziu ieri dimineata.
5. Duminica trecuta prietenii mei au jucat sah.
6. Ieri pe vremea asta ploua.
7. Ce faceai martea trecuta la ora 7 dimineata?
8. Ma pregateam sa merg la facultate.
9. In timp ce imi cautam pasaportul am gasit aceasta fotografie veche.
10. Baietii jucau carti când l-au auzit pe tatal lor intrând in casa.
11. Ei au ascuns imediat cartile si si-au scos manualele de scoala.
12. Când te-ai intors de la munte?
13. Când ai cumparat acest televizor?
14. Ieri mi-am pierdut manusile.
15. Batea un vânt puternic când am iesit din casa.
16. Unde ti-ai petrecut concediul vara trecuta?
17. Ieri m-am sculat devreme, mi-am luat micul dejun si apoi am plecat la scola.
18. Acum doua zile am cazut si mi-am rupt piciorul.
THE PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE
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Acţiuni care erau în desfăşurare la un moment dat din trecut.I was taking a shower when you came in.
Acţiuni paralele în trecutSue was peeling potatoes while Andy was cooking the fish.
Acţiuni progresive – care sunt în desfăşurare – de-a lungul unei perioade de timp specificate din trecut.She was shopping between 3 o’clock anf four.
Forma afirmativă: S + was/were + V-ing.
I was dancing when he came in.
Forma interogativă: Was/Were + S + V-ing ?
Was Mary doing her homework when you arrived?
Forma negativă: S + was/were not + V-ing.
Mother was not playing cards.
SIMPLE vs. CONTINUOUS PASTPRACTICE
A. Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple past or past progressive).
1. When I (do) ............................ the washing-up, I (break) ............................ a plate. 2. While Tom (play) .......................... the piano, his mother (do) .............................. the washing-up. 3. He (drink) .................................... some juice and then he (eat) .............................. a few chips. 4. I (have) ............................. dinner when I suddenly (hear) .......................... a loud bang. 5. When my father (work) .............................. in the garden, an old friend (pass) .......................... by to see
him. 6. She (go) .......................... to school, (take) ................................ out her textbook and
(begin) .......................... to learn. 7. When it (start) ............................... to rain, our dog (want) ........................ to come inside. 8. When Jane (do) ........................... a language course in Ireland, she (visit) ............................... Blarney
Castle. 9. When I (be) ............................... on my way home, I (see) ....................................... an accident. 10. I (not / understand) ............................ what they (talk) ........................................ about.
B. Put the verbs into the correct tense (Simple Past or Past Progressive).
Two days ago, a murder (happen) .......................... in Market Street at about seven pm. Yesterday, Sherlock Holmes (arrive) ......................................... at the crime scene to investigate. He (ask) .................................. one of the tenants in the house. “What (do / you) .................................. yesterday at seven?”
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“I (watch) ................................... a football match on TV.” “ (be) ............................................. you alone?”“Yes, I (be) ................................................” “ (hear / you) ........................................ anything suspicious? “Yes, about seven o'clock, two people (argue) ..............................in the hallway. But the football match (be) ................................ so interesting. So I just (turn) ........................ up the telly and then (hear / not) ..................... anything anymore.”
C. Complete with the right form of the verb:1. I ............................. (drive) my new car when I ..................................... (have) the accident.2. She ........................... (walk) down the street when she ............................... (trip) on the pavement.3. They ............................ me (not see) me because they ................................. (talk) to each other.4. I ..................................... (have) a shower so I ................................ (not hear) the phone.5. We .................................... (walk) in the mountains when we ........................... (hear) a piercing scream.6. They ............................... (have) so much fun at the party, they ........................... (decide) to stay.7. When the teacher ................................ (arrive), they ................................... (play) in the back of the classroom.8. While I ................................ (have) a drink in the cafe, I ........................................ (see) an accident outside.9. What ............................. (you/ do) when the telephone .................................... (ring)?10. Why ........................ (you /run) when I ................................... you (see) the other day?
D. Simple Past or Past Continuous - A Dialog Fill in the blanks with the simple past or past continuous form of the verbs.
A: Hi, Mary. I ___ (see/neg.) you at school last Monday.
B: Hello, Bob. I ___ (come/neg.) on Monday. I wasn't ___ (feel) well, so I ___ (decide) to go to the doctor.
A: Oh! ___ (be) it serious?
B: No, the doctor ___ (examine) me and ___ (tell) me I ___ (have) the flu. He ___ (prescribe) some medicine and ___ (tell) me to go home and rest.
A: ___ you ___ (stay) home all day last Monday?
B: No, only in the morning. I ___ (have) to work in the afternoon, and guess what?
A: What?
B: When a friend ___ (drive) me home, he ___ (crash) his car. He ___ (see/neg.) the red light.
A: ___ anyone ___ (get) hurt?
B: Thank God, nobody ___ (do) .
A: I'm happy to hear that. Well, Mary, I have to rush now. While I ___ (listen) to your story, I ___ (remember) that my wife ___ (ask) me to go to the mechanic to get our car. See you later. Take care.
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B: You too. Bye.
E. Give the correct forms of the verbs:1. I (fall) when I (cross) the road.2. I (drop) my bag when I (board) the plane.3. I (get) wet while (walk) in the rain.4. Whenever the politician (open) his mouth to speak the crowd (shout) insults.5. While the maid (clean) the room a skeleton (fall) out of the cupboard.6. As soon as he (get) under the shower, the doorbell (ring).7. They (slip) and (fall) while they (climb) the mountain.8. While I (sightsee) in London I (hide) my money in my socks.9. As they (fly) from Stockholm to Moscow, the starboard engine (burst) into flames.10. When she (have) lunch a waiter (drop) a plate of soup in her lap.11. As it (rain) their mother (cancel) the picnic.12. When he (cycle) downhill, the brakes (fail) and he only (avoid) a serious accident by steering into a friendly rhododendron bush.
F. Past simple & Past continuous
F1. Complete the sentences with the Past Simple or the Past Continuous forms of the verbs in brackets. a. Were you watching (watch) the football match on TV when I phoned (phone)? b. The teachers _______________ (speak) when you _______________ (arrive) to school. c. We _______________ (not like) the movie. It was boring. d. I _________________ (not listen) to music last night. I ______________ (study) Chemistry. e. She _______________ (have) a shower when you ______________ (knock) at the door. f. They _____________ (not go) to the theatre last month. The tickets were all sold. g. While Chris and Jane ___________________ (travel) on Saturday, we _________________ (prepare) the
party for their arrival. h. The children _______________ (sing) some songs last week, at the Christmas Festival. i. Yesterday, I _______________ (hear) a strange noise while I _______________ (put on) my pyjamas. j. We _________________ (write) notes in class, when the Headmaster _____________ (come) in. k. What __________ you __________ (do) last Tuesday at 11 p.m.?
F2. Underline the correct answer. a. While my mother [cooked / was cooking], she [watched / was watching] TV. b. We [slept / were sleeping] in our bedrooms at 6 o’clock. c. The boys [played / were playing] baseball when it [started / was starting] to rain. d. My cousin [had / was having] dinner when the telephone [rang / was ringing]. e. When I [got / was getting] up, my father [read / was reading] the newspaper. f. Emilio [fell / was falling] when he [painted / was painting] the wall. g. The doctor [examined / was examining] my eyesight yesterday.
F3. Complete the following text with the Past Simple of the Past Continuous forms of the verbs in brackets. I was (be) with some friends and we _______________ (run) in a race. It was a marathon. There _____________ (be) hundreds of runners around us, men and women, and it _____________ (be) extremely hot. As we _____________ (cross) a bridge over a river, I suddenly _____________ (notice) that everyone in the race _______________ (have) the same face, even my friends! They were all the same person! I _____________ (want) to stop, but there ______________ (be) so many people behind me that I _______________ (have to) keep running. Then I _______ __________ (wake up) screaming.
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PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLEPrezentul prefect simplu arată acţiunea începută în trecut şi care fie mai continuă în prezent, fie influenţează momentul prezent. Accentul este pus pe rezultat.
Formele Afirmativ Negativ Interogativ
I / you / we / they I have spoken. I have not spoken. Have I spoken?
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he / she / it He has spoken. He has not spoken. Has he spoken?
Excepţii la adăugarea terminaţiei ‘ed’
Exceptions in spelling when adding ed Example
După e final se adaugă doar i love – loved
Consoana finală, după vocală accentuată, scurtă, precum şi l
final se dublează
admit – admittedtravel – travelled
y final după consoană devine i hurry – hurried
Folosirea
Pune accent pe rezultat:
Exemplu: She has written five letters.
Acţiune care încă se desfăşoară:
Exemplu: School has not started yet.
Acţiune încheiată recent:
Exemplu: She has cooked dinner.
Acţiune încheiată ce influenţează momentul prezent:
Exemplu: I have lost my key.
Acţiune ce nu a mai avut loc înainte de momentul vorbirii sau care s-a întâmplat o dată sau de mai multe ori:
Exemplu: I have never been to Australia.
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUSArată o acţiune începută în trecut şi care fie s-a terminat recent, fie mai continuă. Pune accent pe durata acţiunii.
Formele Afirmativ Negativ Interogativ
I / you / we / they I have been speaking. I have not been speaking. Have I been speaking?
he / she / it He has been speaking. He has not been speaking. Has he been speaking?
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Excepţii de ortografiereExcepţii la adăugarea terminaţiei -ing Exemplu
e-ul final dispare(dar: ee nu este schimbat)
come – coming(dar: agree – agreeing)
După o vocală scurtă, accentuată, se dublează consoana finală sit – sitting
Consoana finală l este dublată după o vocală (în British English) travel – travelling
ie final devine y lie – lying
Folosirea Prezentului Perfect Continuu
Pune accent pe durata nu pe rezultatul acţiunii:
Exemplu: She has been writing for two hours.
Acţiune recent încheiată sau care încă mai durează:
Exemplu: I have been living here since 2001.
PRACTICE I a. Present perfect simpleI. Write the participle forms of the following verbs.1. shut → 2. spend →
3. give →
4. teach →
5. sell →
II. Complete the table in present perfect simple.positive negative question
We have chatted.
The lesson has not started.
Have we won?
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She has turned around.
They have not arrived.
III. Write sentences in present perfect simple.1. we / reach / our goal - 2. our team / lose / the match -
3. she / underline / the word -
4. they / not / discover / the treasure -
5. Ron / not / talk / about the problem -
IV. Write questions in present perfect simple.1. you / knock / at the door - 2. the teacher / mark / the tests -
3. she / buy / a new computer -
4. they / rescue / the girl -
5. Brad / wear / a blue shirt -
V. Ask for the information in the bold part of the sentence.1. They have seen him at the library. - 2. Robby Robber has robbed another bank. -
3. Bill has ordered three desserts. -
4. Clara has repeated the sentence five times. -
5. Jane has asked a question. –
PRACTICE II a. Present perfect simpleWrite the participle form of the following verbs.
1. go → 2. sing → 3. be →
4. buy → 5. do →
Write sentences in present perfect simple.1. they / ask / a question -2. he / speak / English - 3. I / be / in my room - 4. we / not / wash / the car - 5. Annie / not / forget / her homework -
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Write questions in present perfect simple.1. they / finish / their homework - 2. Sue / kiss / Ben - 3. the waiter / bring / the tea - 4. Marilyn / pay / the bill - 5. you / ever / write / a poem -
Ask for the information in the bold part of the sentence.1. They have talked about art at school. - 2. Jane has got a letter. - 3. Oliver has cooked dinner. - 4. Caron has read seven pages. - 5. You have heard the song 100 times. -
b. Present perfect continuousI. Write the ing-form of the following verbs.1. cry → 2. prepare →
3. lie →
4. win →
II. Choose the correct form: have or has and since or for.1. Emma been learning English five years. 2. My friends been living here 2003.
3. I been waiting for Danny 20 minutes.
4. Ross and Gavin been travelling around Australia six weeks.
5. Carol been exercising in the gym 2 o'clock.
III. Write sentences in present perfect progressive.1. Kevin / read → 2. you / TV / watch / all day →
3. Paul / to the radio / listen / not →
4. the men / cards / play →
5. the girls / cycle / not →
IV. Write questions in present perfect progressive.1. Carol / shout → 2. you / dance →
3. Kevin / run →
4. they / on the phone / talk / how long →
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5. these books / lie / on the floor / how long →
c. Diferenţa dintre prezent perfect simplu şi continuuPrezent Perfect Simplu Prezent Perfect Continuu
Accent pe rezultat Accent pe durata sau cursul acţiunii
Acţiune din trecut înspre prezent
Acţiune terminată dar care influenţează prezentul
I. Pune verbele la prezent perfect simplu sau continuu şi tradu:
1. I (play) ____________________________ football for five years. 2. My team (win / only) __________________________ two matches so far.
3. The others (be / always) _____________________________ better.
4. Are we not there yet? We (walk) ________________________________for hours.
5. But we (cover / only) ___________________________________an area of five miles so far.
6. I (finish/just) ______________________________my homework.
7. I (work) ________________________________ on this essay since two o'clock.
8. Jane (go out) ______________________________ with Bob for seven years.
9. Martin (date) ___________________________ three girls this week.
10. How long (wait / you) __________________________ for us?
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focus on grammar1. Caracteristicile aspectului continuu și ale aspectului simplu.
2. Conjugă verbele următoare la timpurile date:
a spăla – prezent simplu (+)
a face – trecut simplu (-)
a bea - prezent perfect simplu (?)
a alerga – trecut continuu (+)
3. Când se utilizează prezentul perfect simplu?
4. Scrie 10 verbe neregulate și 5 regulate la toate cele 3 forme și tradu-le în limba română.
5. Tradu în engleză:
1. Eu încă nu am fost la Londra.
2. Fratele meu își făcea temele în timp ce eu mă uitam la televizor.
3. Bunica a făcut o prăjitură gustoasă ieri.
4. Noi întotdeauna mergem la biserică duminica. Acum însă noi mergem la patinoar.
PAST SIMPLE I.Write the past simple forms of the following verbs:
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-to bear-to find-to have-to draw-to burn-to bleed-to hit
II.Translate the following sentences,by using the past simple of the verbs:1.Eu nu mi-am ajutat sora,dar nu mi-am ajutat parintii.2.Tom si-a vizitat bunicii,dar nu si-a vizitat prietenii.3.El nu si-a facut tema,dar nu a fost pedepsit.4.Copiii s-au jucat in gradina din spatele casei.5.Bunicul a hranit animalele.6.Fata s-a simtit ignorata.7.Doi dintre ai au venit la petrecerea noastra.
III.Write the sentences,as in the example.Be careful,some forms may not change!Ex: The child (help) his grand-mother. The child helped his grand-mother.
1.We (see) a film about a man who travelled back in time.2.The DJ (play) differenk kinds of music to suit all tastes.3.Ann (buy) a pair of earrings with oval sapphires.4.The scenery (take) my breath away.5.Our visit to Hollywood (be) the trip of a lifetime.6.I (read) a frightening story about a haunted house.7.They (go) to a live show on Saturday evening.
PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE Positive Sentences in Present Perfect Simple - The following people have just completed an action.
1. Bob / visit / his grandma 2. Jimmy / play / on the computer 3. Sue and Walter / wash / their car 4. Andrew / repair / his bike 5. Phil / help / Anne with maths
6. Brad and Louise / watch / a film 7. Tamara / talk to / her best friend 8. Bridgette / draw / a picture 9. Carol / read / a computer magazine 10. Tom and Alice / be / to a restaurant
Negative Sentences in Present Perfect Simple - The weather was wonderful today. So the children were in the park all afternoon and have not done their household chores:
1. Sarah / not / wash the dishes 2. Anita / not / clean the kitchen 3. Maureen and Gavin / not / water the plants 4. Joey / not / make his bed 5. David / not / buy milk
6. Lisa / not / be to the baker's 7. Aran and Jack / not / do their homework 8. Jane and Ben / not / tidy up their rooms 9. Alex / not / feed the hamster 10. Hazel / not / empty the bin
Questions in Present Perfect Simple - Write questions in present perfect simple.1. you / answer / the question 2. Jenny / lock / the door 3. Walter / call / us
4. you / see / the picture 5. your parents / get / the letter 6. it / rain / a lot
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7. how often / we / sing / the song 8. Maureen / watch / the film
9. how many books / Bob / read 10. ever / you / be / to London
SINCE and FOR with present perfect - Put the verb in the correct tense and complete where necessary with SINCE or FOR. Translate:
1. I (type).............. seven this morning. 2. I (be) off work.......... almost a week.
3. How long you (wait)?
4. How long you (be) off work?
5. How long you (type)?
6. He (live) in that hotel........... the beginning of August.
7. She (study) English............ five years.
8. How long she (study) English?
9. I (work) for the company............ 1988.
10. Inflation (rise)............ interest rates (lower) by the government.
11. He (be) teetotal........... his illness.
12. That church (stand)............. centuries.
13. The sun (shine)............. last week.
14. I (sit) in front of this computer screen............. ages and it is driving me crazy.
15. I not (take) any holidays........ the beginning of last year.
16. What you (do)........... I (see) you last?
17. We (be) on holiday............. the past month.
18. I (try) to complete reading War and Peace ever .............. I was fifteen years old.
19. ........... how long you (be) here?
20 ............ when you (be) here?
TENSE REVIEWEXERCISE - AUXILIARY VERBS
Fill in the blanks with ‘is' or ‘are'.26
1. The rose _____ a beautiful flower. 2. His two sons _____ still small.
3. My brother _____ doing his degree at that university.
4. Dogs _____ the most faithful animals.
5. There _____ a lot of ants on the tree.
6. That chair _____ comfortable to sit on.
7. The equator _____ an imaginary line round the earth.
8. The natives of this island _____ a friendly people.
9. We _____ waiting for the bus.
10. _____ your mother sleeping now?
Fill in the blanks with ‘does' or ‘do'.
11. _____ you know him? 12. That _____ not mean I _____ not like
her.
13. Please _____ not smoke here.
14. _____ anybody know the answer?
15. They _____ not want to play.
16. It _____ not matter where you put it.
17. He _____ the measuring and we _____ the cutting.
18. Those sheep _____ not belong to that farmer.
19. My feet _____ not get tired easily.
20. Everyone here _____ not know about it.
Fill in the blanks with ‘has' or ‘have'.
21. He _____ a law degree. 22. They _____ gone to the cinema.
23. Only one of the students _____ failed the test.
24. I _____ come here to borrow your book
25. "_____ you ever done online banking?"
26. "We _____ not done our homework yet."
27. Each of you _____ to pay a dollar.
28. There _____ been no complaint so far.
29. Does he _____ a bicycle?
30. What _____ she got to say about this?
Choose the correct word for each sentence.
31. The earth _____ (go, goes) round the sun.
32. He _____ (go, goes) to school by bus.
33. I often _____ (go, goes) to the library.
34. She wants to _____ (go, goes) to the library?
35. She does not _____ (go, goes) to the library?
36. Oh, she does _____ (go, goes) to the library.
37. He often _____ (go, goes) to the cinema.
38. Every one of us must _____ (go, goes) to school.
39. Every one of us usually _____ (go, goes) to school early.
40. He too has to _____ (go, goes) to school.
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Choose the correct word for each sentence.
41. She _____ (read, reads) every day. 42. I _____ (drink, drinks) milk every day.
43. We _____ (like, likes) to swim.
44. My neighbours _____ (talk, talks) to us every day.
45. He _____ (speak, speaks) good English.
46. They _____ (work, works) in that factory.
47. One of us _____ (live, lives) near the hospital.
48. Those deer in the zoo _____ (look, looks) hungry.
49. Everyone of the postmen _____ (ride, rides) a bicycle.
50. The black dog can _____ (bark, barks) very loudly.
EXERCISE - SIMPLE PRESENT TENSE
Use the Simple Present tense of the words in brackets.
1. It _____ (hurt) to know what he said. 2. I sometimes _____ (play) football with my friends.
3. My sister _____ (want) to be a teacher.
4. We _____ (like) to do our homework together.
5. His father _____ (smoke) a pipe.
6. Does your mother _____ (cook) every day?
7. The train _____ (leave) in an hour.
8. He _____ (wash) his car on Sundays.
9. My friend _____ (ride) a bike to work.
10. They often _____ (swim) in the river.
EXERCISE - PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSE
Use the Present Continuous tense of the words in brackets.
1. We are too late. The train _____ (leave). 2. Look at what he _____ (do).
3. My father _____ (go) to Paris next month.
4. She says she _____ (cook) for dinner this evening.
5. I think she _____ (write) a letter at the moment.
6. Why _____ he _____ (break) up those boxes?
7. He _____ (come) on the one o'clock train tomorrow.
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8. They _____ (widen) the road.
9. One of you _____ always _____ (complain) about something.
10. Do you not understand what I _____ (say)?
EXERCISE - PRESENT PERFECT TENSE
Use the Present Perfect tense of the words in brackets.
1. We _____ (not see) her since we last met her. 2. He _____ (teach) us for two years and is still teaching us.
3. She _____ (already throw) away her old dresses.
4. I _____ already _____ (tell) them to hurry up.
5. _____ you _____ (be) to see your old uncle recently?
6. My parents _____ (never be) to London.
7. They _____ (just meet) your brother.
8. Our baby _____ (sleep) for more than eight hours.
9. I _____ not _____ (choose) the one I want yet.
10. You _____ (not eat) your dinner yet.
REVIEWA. Match the words with their explanations:
1. fatigue a. to open your mouth when you are tired or bored
2. exhausted/worn out b. a fixed meeting e.g. with a doctor
3. to yawn c. to be too late for something
4. bone idle d .tiredness
5. appointment e. very lazy
6. to miss f. extremely tired
B. Circle the proper past verb tense and translate into Romanian: 1. I was reading / read a book when my mother called.2. We walked / were walking to the park when it started to rain.3. They ate / were eating dinner at the restaurant.4. You were going / went to the party without me.5. I drank / was drinking juice at the cafe when my friends arrived.6. I was writing / wrote my homework when my phone rang.
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C. Use present perfect to complete the next situations :
1.She (play, +) tennis for three hours.
....................................................……………………………………………………..............................................................
2. You (make, -)your bed this morning.
……………………………………………....................................................................................................………..............
3. They (wash, ?) the floor in their bedroom ?
…………………………………………….............................................................................................................................
4. My parents (take, +) a lot of photos of New York.
…………………………………………………………...........................................................................................................
5. You (have, ?) a dog ?
…………………………………………………………...........................................................................................................
6.My father (drive, +) to Germany.
……………………………………………
.............................................................................................................................
PAST TENSE SIMPLE EXERCISES1. Fill in with WAS or WERE. Then turn the sentences into the negative and the interrogative:
1. Where ………….……you last Sunday? 2. I ……………..…. at home last night. 3. ………………….. Jack at school this morning? 4. Susan ……..…………at work last week. 5. ………..…………….. your grandparents French? 6. I ………..……... in Italy.
2. Put the words in the correct order. 1. morning? at you this were work 2. was I in London yesterday 3. last were night they in restaurant a 4. Where your was mother born? 5. a teacher my grandmother was 6. I born Paris in was
3. Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Tense Simple:1. Paul (drink) ………..……... a pint of beer last night.2. Diana (play) ………..……...the piano last night.3. Daniel and his companions (walk) ………..……...through the forest yesterday.
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4. Mother (prepare) ………..……... a marvellous dinner last night.5. His brother (hurry) ………..……... to catch the last train for Cardiff.6. Tony (speak) ………..……... to his grandfather after supper.7. Shakespeare (write) ………..……...both comedies and tragedies.8. The Second World War (begin) ………..……... in 1939.9. Julie (buy) ………..……... jam and sugar at the grocer’s yesterday.10. They (grow) ………..……... carrots and cabbages in their garden last year.11. The couple of artists (leave) ………..……... Canada two tears ago.12. Tom (lose) ………..……... all his money at the casino last night.13. Susie (wake up) ………..……... late yesterday morning.14. The teacher (read) ………..……... us an interesting article last week.15. They (light) ………..……... the fire in the dinning- room last night.16. Two days ago they (cycle) ………..……...from London to Liverpool.17. She (buy) ………..……... a new pair of shoes yesterday.18. The Browns (meet) ………..……... their friends at the cinema yesterday.19. He (dislike) ………..……... his friend’s behaviour at the party.20. She (laugh) ………..……...at my trying to eat with chopsticks.21. I (eat) ………..……... a lot of fresh fruit last week.22. Mary (go) ………..……... for a walk with her friend yesterday evening.23. The children (make) ………..……... a robot from empty boxes yesterday.24. Jane (take) ………..……... her dog for a walk last night.25. They (see) ………..……... a good film on TV last Sunday.26. I (be) ………..……... on duty yesterday at school.27. She (give) ………..……... me a wonderful present.28. Sheila (write) ………..……... a letter to her parents from the summer camp.29. Ben (read) ………..……... “Robinson Crusoe” when he was eleven.30. Tony (have) ………..……... a good time at my birthday party.
4. Choose between PRESENT SIMPLE AND PAST SIMPLE.1. Everyday I (go) to school.
2. Last year we (visit) our grandchildren.
3. Jane often (cook) a meal for her husband.
4. Yesterday, she (have) lunch with her sister.
5. Last week, Rob (buy) a new car.
6. I (send) three letters yesterday.
7. We (invite) our family for dinner last night.
8. We always (invite) our family for dinner on Sundays.
9. Jane usually (take) the bus.10. Yesterday, Jane (take) the train.
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REVIEW 21. Conjugati urmatorul verb la past tense simple, past tense continuous, prezent perfect simplu si continuu: a alerga
2. Puneti verbele din urmatoarele propozitii la negativ si interogativ:
1. He thought about you.
2. They ate all cookies.
3. I hated him.
4. He was building a tree house
5. They were travelling by plane.
3. Traduceti:
1. Eu am vorbit cu John ieri si am aflat adevarul.
2. El citea despre Nepal in timp ce eu scriam in jurnal.
3. Cand l-am intalnit pentru prima data ( first), he lucra intr-o banca.
4. Eu nu am facut tema vinerea trecuta.
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5. Tatal meu nu dormea ieri la 4 dupa amiaza.
4. Puneti verbele din paranteze la past tense simple sau past tense continuous:
1. She (to come) home while we (to try) to solve a puzzle.
2. The lottery winner (to jump) up and down with excitement while his parents (to laugh).
3. When my deskmate (to arrive) at school, the teacher (write) on the blackboard.
4. When she (to ring), I (have) breakfast.
5. The driver (to get) into the car, (to arrange) the mirrors and (start) the engine.
5. Pune verbele din paranteza la Prezentul Perfect Simplu, ca in exemplul de mai jos:Exemplu:Tom .......... (write) .......... his homework.Tom has just written his homework.
1. I .......... (fix) .......... my car.2. Father .......... (leave) .......... home.3. They .......... (arrive) .......... to the theatre.4. We .......... (see) .......... our Math teacher.5. He .......... (begin) .......... to cry.
6. Completeaza urmatoarele propozitii ca in exemplul de mai jos, folosind timpul Prezent Perfect Simplu:Exemplu:This is the most beautiful girl I .......... (see)This is the most beautiful girl I have ever seen.
1. That is the most interesting movie he .......... (see)2. This is the best book she .......... (read)3. This is the biggest mall they .......... (visit)4. These are the most attractive souvenirs they .......... (buy)5. Those are the most wonderful monuments they .......... (see)
PAST PERFECT AND SIMPLE PAST- exercises -
Simple Past / Present Perfect - Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate tenses. Translate into Romanian:1. A: Did you like the movie "Star Wars?" B: I don't know. I (see, never) that movie.
2. Sam (arrive) in San Diego a week ago.
3. My best friend and I (know) each other for over fifteen years. We still get together once a week.
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4. Stinson is a fantastic writer. He (write) ten very creative short stories in the last year. One day, he'll be as famous as Hemingway.
5. I (have, not) this much fun since I (be) a kid.
6. Things (change) a great deal at Coltech, Inc. When we first (start) working here three years ago, the company (have, only) six employees. Since then, we (expand) to include more than 2000 full-time workers.
7. I (tell) him to stay on the path while he was hiking, but he (wander) off into the forest and (be) bitten by a snake.
8. Listen Donna, I don't care if you (miss) the bus this morning. You (be) late to work too many times. You are fired!
9. Sam is from Colorado, which is hundreds of miles from the coast, so he (see, never) the ocean. He should come with us to Miami.
10. How sad! George (dream) of going to California before he died, but he didn't make it. He (see, never) the ocean.
11. In the last hundred years, traveling (become) much easier and very comfortable. In the 19th century, it (take) two or three months to cross North America by covered wagon. The trip (be) very rough and often dangerous. Things (change) a great deal in the last hundred and fifty years. Now you can fly from New York to Los Angeles in a matter of hours.
12. Jonny, I can't believe how much you (change) since the last time I (see) you. You (grow) at least a foot!
13. This tree (be) planted by the settlers who (found) our city over four hundred years ago.
14. This mountain (be, never) climbed by anyone. Several mountaineers (try) to reach the top, but nobody (succeed, ever) . The climb is extremely difficult and many people (die) trying to reach the summit.
15. I (visit, never) Africa, but I (travel) to South America several times. The last time I (go) to South America, I (visit) Brazil and Peru. I (spend) two weeks in the Amazon, (hike) for a week near Machu Picchu, and (fly) over the Nazca Lines.
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PRESENT PERFECT1. Scrie verbul din paranteze la prezent perfect şi tradu:
Jack (be) my friend for over 20 years. We (know) each other since we were
children. Recently, he and his family (move) to a house on the same street as me, and now our children play together almost every day.
For the last ten years, Jack and I (play) for the same hockey team every Saturday.
Jack is a better player than I am, but in the last few months he (have) some trouble with
his left knee, and he (find) it hard to play a full game. He (see) the doctor several times about his knee, but the doctor doesn't know what is causing his pain. Jack (decide)
to take a break from hockey for a while, so that his knee can recover. It's going to be lonely on the team without him!
2. Alege varianta corectă şi tradu:1 We're late -- the game has already
______.beginbegunbegan
2 Shelley can't go skiing any more. She has ______ her leg.
brokenbreakenbroke
3 In the last few years, it has ______ more and more difficult to get into college.
becomebecame
becume
4 Duncan's here, and he's ______ some sandwiches!
braughtbrungbrought
5 She's getting married in a week, and she hasn't ______ her dress yet.
choosenchosechosen
6 It's so hot that I've ______ five cans of Coke already this afternoon.
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drankdrunkdrunken
7 You've ______ my lunch! How dare you!eatenateaten
8 The price of oil has ______ rapidly since January.
fellfeltfallen
9 I've never ______ so good!feltfeelenfold
10 Have you ______ about the accident?hearedhearnheard
11 I've ______ my grammar book. Have you seen it?
lostlooselosen
12 PI found your grammar book under the table. I've ______ it away on the bookshelf.
putputtenpought
13 Jan's out of breath because she's ______ all the way from the bus terminal.
ranrun
runnen
14 Have you ______ your car yet?sellensolesold
15 Stewart hasn't ______ up yet. He must have been delayed.
shownshewshowed
16 I was so exhausted after the exam that I ______ for twelve hours.
sleepsleepedslept
17 Someone has ______ my bicycle!stolenstolestelt
18 She's never ______ in the sea before.swimswumswam
19 Gerry has ______ English at UVic for many years.
toughttaughtteach
20 How many pages have you ______ for your homework?
writenwrotewritten
3. Formează propoziţii la prezent perfect şi tradu:
1. I / live / here / five years
2. Fred / be / pilot / 1992
3. We / know / each other / childhood
4. Ten years / Mayumi and Yoko / work / in the same office
5. I / want / play / professional hockey / I was four
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IF CLAUSE Ifraza condiţională 1
Arată condiţia prezentă, reală şi necesară ca lucru să se întâmple sau să aibă loc.
Voiveni /dacă mă va chema.
I will come/if he calls me.
propoziţia pricipală I propoziţia secundară
Voi veni dacă mă va chema
I will come if he calls me
Sarea se topeşte dacă o pui în apă
Salt melts if you put it in water
prezent/viitor if prezent
În propoziţia secundară, cea care apare după “if” nu vom folosi viitorul, chiar dacă el este folosit în limba română, ci doar prezentul simplu.
PracticeI. Fill in the gaps with if or in case:
1. I’m taking my umbrella with me_____it rains.
2. I’ll open my umbrella_____it rains.
3. People phone the fire brigade_____their houses catch fire.
4. People insure their houses_____they catch fire.
5. We have a burglar alarm_____somebody tries to break in.
6. The burglar alarm will go off _____somebody tries to break in.
7. I’ll let you know_____I need help.
8. I’ll take the mobile phone_____I need to phone you
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II Write the correct form of the verbs in the blanks. Translate:1. If the question (be) difficult, we can ask the teacher.2. Lee will go to the Disneyland if he (save) enough money.3. If I (buy) a lottery ticket, I might win the lottery. 4. My friend usually walks to school if he (have) enough time.5. If the movie (start) at eight, we will be late!6. We can go water-skiing if Jeff’s boat (have) gas.7. The class will have party if the students all (pass) their tests.8. If there (be) milk in the refrigerator, I’ll have milk with my cake.9. If my sister (eat) all of the cake, I will get angry.10. My mother always punishes my sister if she (tell) a lie.
III Negatives. Translate: (Use contractions)
1. If the world (not end) tomorrow, we’ll have to go to work as usual.2. If the pizza (not come now), we can eat a sandwich instead.3. If there (not be) any milk in the refrigerator, I’ll go to the supermarket.4. If it (not snow) tomorrow, we can’t go skiing. 5. My dad will paint the garage if it (not rain) on Friday.6. If we (not go) to work, we won’t get paid.7. We can’t go if we (not buy) ticket.8. I will call you if she (not go) to the movies, and we can go out together.9. We should go jogging if it (not be) raining outside.10. If the phone (not ring) this afternoon, I can take a nap.
IV. Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type I) by putting the verbs into the correct form.
1. If you (send) this letter now, she (receive) it tomorrow. 2. If I (do) this test, I (improve) my English. 3. If I (find) your ring, I (give) it back to you. 4. Peggy (go) shopping if she (have) time in the afternoon. 5. Simon (go) to London next week if he (get) a cheap flight. 6. If her boyfriend (phone / not) today, she (leave) him. 7. If they (study / not) harder, they (pass / not) the exam. 8. If it (rain) tomorrow, I (have to / not) water the plants. 9. You (be able/ not) to sleep if you (watch) this scary film. 10. Susan (can / move / not) into the new house if it (be / not) ready on time.
V. Complete the Conditional Sentences Type I.
If you (eat) an ice-cream, I (have) a hot chocolate. If she (need) a computer, her brother (give) her his computer. If we (have / not) time this afternoon, we (meet) tomorrow. He (talk) to her if you (want / not) to do it. You (win / not) the game if you (know / not) the rules.
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ROUND UPTenses
A: She sells white rabbits every spring.N:…………………………………………………………I:……………………………………………………………
A: We read a magazine every afternoon.N:…………………………………………………………..I:…………………………………………………………….
A: He drew a red parrot last week.N:…………………………………………………….I:………………………………………………………
A: They ate a yellow apple yesterday.N:……………………………………………………..I:……………………………………………………….
A: You will drink hot milk tomorrow morning.N:……………………………………………………………….I:………………………………………………………………..
A: We are buying an expensive house now.N:…………………………………………………………………..I:……………………………………………………………………..
2. Translate the following paragraph into Romanian:(The Mystery of Mr. Wonka’s Factory)
They were very poor. They were always cold and always hungry. The only food they had was bread and margarine for breakfast, boiled potatoes and cabbage for lunch and cabbage soup for supper.
Present Perfect Simple
1. Underline the correct word:
This street has become/ became very busy.
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1. He’s/ He’ve met the President of the USA.
2. I haven’t ate/ eaten Indian food.
3. Diana and Martin hasn’t/ haven’t stopped studying Science.
4. She’s spend/ spent all her money.
5. The Yellow Oak Forrest is/ has disappeared.
6. Have you see/ seen any films by Federico Fellini?
7. We didn’t/ haven’t finished our History homework.
2. Complete the paragraph. Use the present perfect simple form of the verbs.
When I was a child, I lived in a small town in Ireland. Recently, I ’ve come (come) back and I (1) ……………………………… (find) a lot of changes. Hundreds of new people (2) ………………………………… (move) into the town, and I (3) ……………………..
(not see) many of my old friends. The old cinema (4) …………………………… (become) a supermarket and a lot of trees (5) ………………………………. (disappear). But one thing (6) ……………………………….. (not change) – the beach is still clean and beautiful.
3. Look at the table and write questions and answers. Use the present perfect.
Andy Kate Hugo
eat Japanese food V X V
walk in the mountains V X X
see a tiger X V V
Andy/ eat/ Japanese food?
A: Has Andy eaten Japanese food?
B: Yes, he has.
1. Kate/ eat/ Japanese food?
A:
B:
2. Hugo and Kate/ walk/ in the mountains?
A:
B:
3. Hugo/ see/ a tiger?
A:
B:
4. Andy and Hugo/ eat/ Japanese food?40
A: B:
Ever and never
4. Write the sentences in the correct order.
ever/ you/ Have/ to Italy?/ been
Have you ever been to Italy?
1. seen/ you. Have/ an elephant?/ ever
……………………………………….
2. studied/ never/ has/ Spanish./ Julian
……………………………………….
3. you/ Have/ those people?/ spoken to/ ever
………………………………………………
4. never/ have/ My parents/ on/ an airplane./ been
……………………………………………………
For and since
5. Write sentences. Use for or since and the present perfect form of the verb.
David bought his watch two years ago.
(have/ his watch/ for) David has had his watch for two years.
1. It’s 8 o’clock. She arrived here three hours ago.
(be/ here/ since) ………………………………….
2. Alex is 17. He first discovered the Internet two years ago.
(use/ the internet/ since) …………………………………….
3. She met Pat when she was 11. Now she’s 16.
(know/ Pat/ for) ………………………………..
4. They moved to Germany in December. Now it’s August.
(live/ in Germany/ for) …………………………………….
5. It’s 2001. We learnt to speak English four years ago.
(speak/ English/ since) ……………………………………
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Just
6. Use the present perfect and just.
1. (They/ eat/ dinner)
They’ve just eaten dinner.
2. (He/ break/ a glass)
………………………………………………………………
3. (She/ go/ the hairdresser’s)
………………………………………………………………
4. (They/ say/ goodbye)
……………………………………………………………….
5. (She/ have/ a baby)
……………………………………………………………….
6. (He/ hurt/ his foot)
……………………………………………………………….
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ROUND UP 2a. present simple and continuous
Present simple – fill in correct verb
Jim………………..(not/go) to the cinema. What………………..you………………..(do) at the weekends? I………………..(be/not) 14 years old. My parents………………..(can/not) ride a motorbike. Where………………..you………………..(live)? What………………..(be) your favorite band? Tina………………..(not/have) long hair. How often………………..it………………..(snow) here? I………………..(not/like) my job. Peter………………..(wash) his hair twice a week. We sometimes………………..(watch) TV. Where………………..(be) you from? She………………..(be/not) very small. James and Paul………………..(not/read) very often. I………………..(not/like) cooking. My brother and his friends………………..(play) tennis every week! ………………..you always………………..(get up) early? How much………………..it………………..to fly to London? She………………..(study) for waiter. My sister………………..(can/not) stop eating chocolate.
When do we use present simple? ……………………………………………………………….................
………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Present continuous – fill in correct verb
Jane ……………….. (not/work) now. It ……………….. (snow) and ……………….. (freeze). We ……………….. (not/watch) TV. Somebody ……………….. (sing). Where ……………….. you ……………….. (go)? The wind ……………….. (not/blow) now. I ……………….. (not/listen) radio! Ann ……………….. (have) a shower. Be quiet, I……………….. (work). What ……………….. the children ……………….. (do) today? Why ……………….. you ……………….. (look at) me? We ……………….. (not/have) dinner, we ……………….. (play) computer games. Jim ……………….. (wait) for a bus at the moment. Good bye, I ……………….. (leave)! Why ……………….. Peter ……………….. (laugh)? The sun ……………….. (shine). What time ……………….. you ……………….. (come)? Paul ……………….. (sit) in his room.
When do we use present continuous? ………………………………………………………………………
.......…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Present continuous or present simple – fill in correct verb in present continuous or present simple
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……………….. you ……………….. (speak) English? My sister ……………….. (work) as a dentist. Where ……………….. he ……………….. (go) now? I ……………….. (not/see) her very often. What………………..you………………..(do) at the moment ? Answer: I ……………….. (have) a bath. He ……………….. usually ……………….. (not/work) at the weekends. Sue really ……………….. (like) chocolate, and she ……………….. (prefer) with nuts. What ……………….. she ……………….. (do) today? What time ……………….. your school ……………….. (finish) on Fridays?
b. past simple and continuous
I. Transform the following sentences into past:
1) I am so scared!2) She is happy to see me.3) It is another boring day!4) They are my neighbours.
II. Fill in the missing forms:
INFINITIVE PAST SIMPLE PAST PARTICIPLE TRANSLATION
to go
to come
to leave
to read
to write
to sleep
to eat
to cut
to put
III. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1) When the robber (to see) __________ the policeman, he (to make) __________ a quick move for his gun.
2) Last year I (to visit) __________ Germany and I (to take photos) __________3) It (to be) __________ a beautiful day, so Sarah and her baby (to go) __________ for a walk.
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4) Stuart (to stop) __________ to fill the tank with petrol then (to continue) __________ driving.
IV. Translate into English:
1) A început ploaia, aşa că ne-am decis să ne întoarcem.2) Unde s-a aşezat?3) Când ai făcut asta?
V. Fill in with the correct tenses of the verbs in brackets: past tense continuous or simple. Pay attention to while or when:
a) Tony __________________________(take) a bath when the bell ___________________(ring).
b) While Nancy __________________________________(read), Andrew and his father ___________________________(eat).
c) Carrie __________________________(make) dinner while her children ____________________(do) their homework.
d) When Santa ____________________(come), _______________ she_______________(sleep)?
e) Sandra _______________________(clean) when Ted _____________________(stop) by.
f) Luke and John __________________________(have) a party while their sister ________________________(cry).
g) My students ___________________________________(write) when I ___________________(enter).
h) While Thomas ______________________(chase) Jerry, what __________________the master___________________________(do)?
i) __________________ you____________________(swim) while Harry ______________________________(run)?
c. present perfect simpleChoose the right option:
1. I …………the film.
i) sees ii) has seen iii) have seen iv) have saw.
2. He………the film.
i) sees ii) has seen iii) have seen iv) have saw.
3. The sun …….
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i) have risen ii) has rose iii) has risen iv) risen
4. Sam……his breakfast.
i) have had ii) has have iii) has had iv) have
5. I ….already *…..the bill.
i) pays ii) has paid iii) have paid iv) paid
6. I …….in London for 25 years.
i) lives ii) has lived iii) have lived iv) have live
NOTE*
i) Adverbs like already, just, often, never, are put after helping (auxiliary) verbs.
ii) Time expressions like for 25 years, for two years and since 2001 are also used in sentences of present perfect tense.
Exercise:
Each of the following sentences is followed by four alternatives. Choose the correct one and rewrite the sentence. Translate into Romanian:
1. He … already … to the principal.
i) talk ii) have talked iii) has talked iv) has talk.
2. I ... never … his lectures.
i) misses ii) have… missed iii) has … missed iv) have … miss.
3. We … English for 10 years.
i) has studied ii) have study iii) have studied iv) studies
4. She … a teacher since 2001.
i) be ii) is ii) have been iv) has been.
5. The student … the examination
i) pass ii) has passed iii) have passed has pass.
6. Mother … the food.
i) has serve ii) has served iii) have served iv) serve
7. They … for Delhi.
i) has left ii) has leave iii) have left iv) have leave.
8. The congress… the general elections.
i) lose ii) has lost iii) has lose iv) have lost
9. The hooligans … five innocent people.
i) have kill ii) have killed iii) has killed iv) kills
10. She … the lottery.
i) win ii) has win iii) has won iv) have won
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PRESENT SIMPLE AND CONTINUOUS- test paper -
1. Write the Present Continuous of the verbs in brackets:a) My sister (watch) is watching TV.b) Your father (drive)_____________________the car.c) A girl (write)_________________________ the homework.d) They (listen)__________________________to a new CD.e) We (walk)__________________________and (talk)____________________.f) The two children (play) ______________________ together.
2. Write the negative forms:a) I like dogs – I don’t like dogsb) She lives here – She doesn’t live here.c) We have a red car. - …………………………………………………….d) They speak English - ……………………………………………………e) Helen plays the piano. - ………………………………………………...f) I help my friends. - ……………………………………………………..g) You walk to school. - …………………………………………………..h) The cat sleeps in my room. - …………………………………………...
3. Translate the following:I.
a) My sister has a great schoolbag.________________________________________________________________________
b) The children are learning a new song.________________________________________________________________________
c) Our classroom is very clean.________________________________________________________________________
II.
a) Dana are un creion albastru pe banca.________________________________________________________________________
b) Fratele meu are 12 ani.________________________________________________________________________
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c) Sa mergem!________________________________________________________________________
REVIEWA
1). Write the Past Participle of the following irregular verbs (Scrieti Participiul trecut al urmatoarelor verbe neregulate):
1) Be - 2) Become - 3) Begin - 4) Bleed - 5) Break - 6) Bring - 7) Catch - 8) Choose - 9) Draw -10) Dream - 2). Complete the comparisons using the adjectives in brackets (Completati comparatiile folosind adjectivele din paranteze):
1.Skating is……………..than golf.(exciting)
2.Which is…………….month of the year?(cold)
3.My grades are……….than yours!I’m very good at school.(good)
4.The weather is ………today than it was yesterday(bad)
5.My brother is ………….your brother.(tall)
6.This is ………film I’ve ever seen!(good)
7.Give me …….information,please!(far)
8.My school is ……..than your school.(far)
9.This is ……….girl in our class.(fat)
10.The exercise is ………than the problem.(easy)
3). Answer these questions (Raspunde la urmatoarele intrebari):
1. What do you do every day?2. What do you always do on Sundays?3. According to your timetable, when do you have your next English lesson?
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B1). Read the text, and then answer the questions below (Citeste textul si apoi raspunde la intrebari):
It is 8 o’clock in the morning. George and his sister are at the railway station to buy tickets for an afternoon train to Braşov. First they look at the timetable to find out when the afternoon trains leave. They find a very convenient train: IT LEAVES AT 5.30 IN THE AFTERNOON, and IT ARRIVES IN BRAŞOV AT 8.00 IN THE EVENING.
George tells his sister: ‘Let’s buy tickets. WE LEAVE AT 5.30, we have plenty of time to pick our bags.’
1.What time is it?
2. What time does the convenient train leave?
3. What time does this train arrive in Braşov?
4. According to the timetable, when do George and his sister leave?
2). Finish these sentences (Termina propozitiile):
1) Being young is ……………
2) Taking examinations is ……………
3) Love is ……………..
4) I always feel good when …………
5) A friend is ………..
6) I want to learn English because ………….
3). Choose the correct tense (Alege timpul corect):
1) They ……….. to the country twice so far this week .a. were b. have been c. will be
2) He will ring you up when he ………. back here .
a. will come b. came c. comes
3) When it is warm , snow……….
a. is melting b. melts c. has melted
4) He could not make me……….49
a. laugh b. to laugh c. laughing
5) The workers are busy; a new hospital…………… opposite our school:
a. is being built b. is building c. has been buildindg
6) If you ………… rich , what would you do ?
a. are b. were c. will be
C1). Use the right word (Foloseste cuvantul potrivit)
1) His speech was very bored/ boring .
2) The holiday was relaxing / relaxed .
3) The lecture is interested / interesting .
4) I felt embarrassing / embarrassed .
5) You are frightening / frightened of the dark .
6) Mother was annoyed / annoying when I broke the vase
2). Write/Speak about (Scrie/Vorbeste despre:)
A sad / funny / strange or great moment.
3). Underline the correct word in each sentence (Subliniaza cuvantul corect din fiecare propozitie)
1 Is your money in/into your wallet?2 Susan isn’t at/on work today.
3 Did you hear the news in/on the radio?4 The hospital is near/outside the railway station.
5 The building into/behind him.6 Meet me on/in the corner.
7 We live in/on the second floor.8 Take the second turning at/on the left.
9 Put this on/to the table.10 Is it in/on the cinema?
D1). Complete the sentence with a, an, the or ‘zero article’ (Completeaza propozitiile cu a, an sau „articolul zero”):
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eg: What’s that? It’s an orange1 Simon plays _____ drums.
2 Do you like _____ his new trainers?3 I haven’t got _____ new ball.
4 Bucharest is _____ largest town.5 Quick. Call _____ ambulance.
6 He went to _____ prison for three years.7 I want to go to _____ bed.
8 Clive doesn’t wear _____ T-shirts.9 Have you got _____ blue skirt?
10 A lion escaped from _____ zoo.2). Underline the correct word in each sentence (Subliniaza cuvantul corect din fiecare propozitie)
1 Is this/these book yours?2 I think the flowers are my/mine.
3 Your new dress is very nice. I like them/it.4 He calls her and she calls he/him.
5 We paid for this. It’s ours/us.6 I don’t know someone/anyone in this town.
7 I saw anybody/nobody in the room.8 You can’t know nothing/everything.
9 I like your earrings. Where did you get it/them?10 Look! There’s something/anything in your coffee.
3). Write about yourself. Mention your age, family, school, friends, hobbies. Write about the sports you do (Scrie despre tine.Mentioneaza varsta, familia, scoala, prietenii, pasiunile. Descrie sporturile pe care le practici).
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PRACTICEI.Put the verbs in the correct form:
1 .I (know) him for ages .
2. The cat (kill) all the mice.
3 .He (sit) in the hall for two hours.Shall I ask him to come in?
4. She (write) to me several times since she left England.
5 He (build) the house for the last two years ,but he (not move) in yet.
6 .I (wait) for the bus for half an hour.
7. He is very late The meeting (finish) when he (arrive).
8 When we (reach) the next town ,we (travel) two hundred miles.
9 I can`t give you the book tomorrow because I (not finish) reading it.
10 I`ll give you the purse when you (fill in) this form.
11 A lot of people (not work ) on Saturdays.
12Why (you leave) so early today?
II.Each sentence is an answer to a question.Write the questions.
1.I saw the bank manager.
2.He arrived at half past eight.
3 I met her in Canada.
4 Yes he did.
5. He couldn`t come .because his sister was ill.
6.Yes they were.
III.Translate into Romanian:
1.Is this the first time you`ve eaten snails?
2.I`m sorry ,I didn`t quite catch what you said.
3.You`ll have to get used to cooking your own meals.
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5.We were visiting an art gallery when we met our best friend.
6.The fox was running after a fat rabbit.
7.The boys were trying to mend the radio.
8.He told the teacher that his parents were away for a week and that he was living with his grandparents.
IV.Answer the following questions:
1.Where were you this time yesterday?What were you doing?
2 Where were you going when you first went out yesterday?
3 What were you doing when the accident happened?
4.What were the students doing when the bell rang?
V. Continue the sentences (use past simple):
Model: I was writing……………………………………………
I was writing when my boyfriend pushed me.
1.I was dreaming when……………………………………………
2.The dog was barking when………………………………………
3.The bear was eating honey when…………………………………..
4.My friend was dancing when………………………………………….
5.I was eating pizza when………………………………………………..
6.We were talking when…………………………………………………..
7 My mother was cleaning the house when……………………………..
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THE PRESENT SIMPLE TENSEPrezentul simplu se foloseste pentru a vorbi despre actiuni prezente, obisnuite, repetate – actiuni zilnice –
S +VI
- la persoana a-III-a singular (he, she, it) se adauga terminatia –s sau –es .
I drink a cup of milk every morning.
She drink s a cup of tea every morning.
- terminatia –es se adauga la sfarsitul verbelor terminate in: -o, -ch, -th, -sh, -ss, -z.She go es to school from Monday to Friday.
- Forma interogativa: DO/DOES(III.sing) + VDo you play tennis?
Does she play the guitar?
- Forma negativa: S+ DO/DOES + NOT + Vdo + not = don’t does + not = doesn’t
No, I don’t play tennis.
She doesn’t play the guitar.
THE PRESENT CONTINUOUS TENSEPrezentul continuu se foloseste pentru a vorbi despre actiuni prezente care sunt in desfasurare in momentul
vorbirii. Nu mai vorbim despre actiunile obisnuite, repetate exprimate de prezentul simplu.
S + TO BE(PREZENT) + V-ing.
- TO BE: am, are, is
She is read ing a book now.
- Forma interogativa: TO BE + S + V-ing Is he play ing tennis?Forma negativa: S + TO BE + NOT + V-ing No, he isn’t play ing tennis.
is not = isn’t are not = aren’t
Se foloseşte, de obicei, cu expresii ca „now, at this moment, as we speak, ...”.
She is reading a book now. Ea citeşte o carte acum.
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THE SIMPLE PAST TENSEFolosim trecutul simplu pentru a vorbi despre acţiuni începute şi terminate în trecut.
Yesterday I met my friend Jack.
Pentru a exprima o acţiune repetată în trecut.
Grandma drank three cups of coffee a day.
Forma afirmativă: S + VII
I danced at the party yesterday.
Forma interogativă: Did + S + VI ?
Did Mary tell her father about the party last week?
Forma negativă: S + did not + VI.
Mother did not buy those trousers last month.
THE PAST CONTINUOUS TENSE Acţiuni care erau în desfăşurare la un moment dat din trecut.
I was taking a shower when you came in.
Acţiuni paralele în trecutSue was peeling potatoes while Andy was cooking the fish.
Acţiuni progresive – care sunt în desfăşurare – de-a lungul unei perioade de timp specificate din trecut.She was shopping between 3 o’clock anf four.
Forma afirmativă: S + was/were + V-ing.
I was dancing when he came in.
Forma interogativă: Was/Were + S + V-ing ?
Was Mary doing her homework when you arrived?
Forma negativă: S + was/were not + V-ing.
Mother was not playing cards.
Caracteristicile unui timp continuu:
auxiliarul TO BE (a fi) – arată timpul
V-ing – dă sensul predicatului
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PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLEPrezentul prefect simplu arată acţiunea începută în trecut şi care fie mai continuă în prezent, fie influenţează momentul prezent. Accentul este pus pe rezultat.
Formele Afirmativ Negativ Interogativ
I / you / we / they I have spoken. I have not spoken. Have I spoken?
he / she / it He has spoken. He has not spoken. Has he spoken?
Excepţii la adăugarea terminaţiei ‘ed’
Exceptions in spelling when adding ed Example
După e final se adaugă doar i love – loved
Consoana finală, după vocală accentuată, scurtă, precum şi l
final se dublează
admit – admittedtravel – travelled
y final după consoană devine i hurry – hurried
Folosirea
Pune accent pe rezultat:
Exemplu: She has written five letters.
Acţiune care încă se desfăşoară:
Exemplu: School has not started yet.
Acţiune încheiată recent:
Exemplu: She has cooked dinner.
Acţiune încheiată ce influenţează momentul prezent:
Exemplu: I have lost my key.
Acţiune ce nu a mai avut loc înainte de momentul vorbirii sau care s-a întâmplat o dată sau de mai multe ori:
Exemplu: I have never been to Australia.
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUSArată o acţiune începută în trecut şi care fie s-a terminat recent, fie mai continuă. Pune accent pe durata acţiunii.
Formele Afirmativ Negativ Interogativ
I / you / we / they I have been speaking. I have not been speaking. Have I been speaking?
he / she / it He has been speaking. He has not been speaking. Has he been speaking?
Excepţii de ortografiereExcepţii la adăugarea terminaţiei -ing Exemplu
e-ul final dispare(dar: ee nu este schimbat)
come – coming(dar: agree – agreeing)
După o vocală scurtă, accentuată, se dublează consoana finală sit – sitting
Consoana finală l este dublată după o vocală (în British English) travel – travelling
ie final devine y lie – lying
Folosirea Prezentului Perfect Continuu
Pune accent pe durata nu pe rezultatul acţiunii:
Exemplu: She has been writing for two hours.
Acţiune recent încheiată sau care încă mai durează:
Exemplu: I have been living here since 2001.
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FUTURE TENSESFUTURE SIMPLE
(will and be going to)Viitorul simplu are 2 forme în limba engleză: “will” şi „be going to”. Cu toate că aceste două forme se pot substitui una pe alta ele au utilizări diferite.
Formă “Will”
(+) S + will + V1 (?) Will + S + V1? (-) S + will not + V1
You will help him later. Will you help him later? You will not help him later.
Formă “Be Going To”
(+) S + am/is/are + going to + V1 (?) am/are/is + S + going to + V1 (-) S + am/are/is/ + not + going to + V1
You are going to meet Jane tonight. Are you going to meet Jane tonight? You are not going to meet Jane tonight.
WILL – se foloseşte pentrua vorbi despre:
ceea ce vorbitorul face în mod voluntar acţiuni stabilite din viitor promisiuni I will send you the information when I get it. I will translate the email, so Mr. Smith can read it. I promise I will not tell him about the surprise party. Don't worry, I'll be careful. I won't tell anyone your secret.
BE GOING TO - se foloseşte pentru a vorbi despre planuri şi intenţia vorbitorului de a face un lucru.
He is going to spend his vacation in Hawaii.
She is not going to spend her vacation in Hawaii.
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fraza condiţională 1Arată condiţia prezentă, reală şi necesară ca lucru să se întâmple sau să aibă loc.
Voiveni /dacă mă va chema.
I will come/if he calls me.
propoziţia principală I propoziţia secundară
Voi veni dacă mă va chema
I will come if he calls me
Sarea se topeşte dacă o pui în apă
Salt melts if you put it in water
prezent/viitor if/unless
(unless = numai dacă/ doar dacă/ decât dacă)
prezent
În propoziţia secundară, cea care apare după “if” nu vom folosi viitorul, chiar dacă el este folosit în limba română, ci doar prezentul simplu.
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I. Citeşte cu atenţie textul, tradu propoziţiile îngroşate şi alege varianta corectă de răspuns pentru întrebările date:
Mary has a lot of hobbies and interests. She usually gets up early so she can run before work. She doesn't often have time to ski, but she occasionally goes on Saturdays during the winter. Mary often rides a horse at a stable near her home. She sometimes goes after work, but she usually goes horseback riding on Sundays. She loves music. She always goes to choir practice on Wednesday evenings and sings in church on Sundays. She doesn't have much extra money, so she rarely goes to concerts in the city. She seldom watches TV because she likes doing things outside. She usually goes to the gym if it's raining outside. She isn't often alone because she has a lot of friends. She occasionally does something alone, but she usually does her activities with one of her friends. She's a happy woman!
Q: Why does she usually get up early?
She gets up early to run before work.She gets up early to go to work.She gets up early to have breakfast
Q: How often does she ski?
She often skis.She occasionally skis in winter.She rarely skis in winter.
Q: How often does she ride a horse?
She rides a horse every day.She often rides a horse.She never rides a horse.Q: When doe she usually go horseback riding?
She usually goes horseback riding after work.She usually goes horseback riding on Saturdays.She usually goes horseback riding on Sundays.
Q: What kind of music does she like doing?
Playing the violinSingingPlaying the piano
Q: How often does she go to concerts in the city?
Every SundayRarelyNever
Q: How often does she watch TV?
She usually watches TV every night.She seldom watches TV.She never watches TV.
Q: What does she usually do if it's raining?
She goes outside.She goes to the gym.She calls friends.Q: How often is she alone?
She is often alone.She isn't often alone.She is usually alone.
Q: How often does she do something alone?
She never does something alone.She occasionally does something alone.She always does something alone.
II. Citeşte textul, tradu-l în limba română şi completează tabelul dat cu informaţiile cerute:
This is YOYO. He’s from Mexico but he lives in the U.S.A. He is an actor in a circus. YOYO is 33 years old. He works for THE WORLD CIRCUS. He doesn’t study but he works very much. YOYO can sing, juggle, and dance but he cannot play any instruments. He loves the circus and he works every day from 4:40pm to 22:00pm every evening. Before this he has fruit juice and bread for dinner and prepares his show. YOYO is a very good actor. He speaks Spanish, Portuguese, and English. YOYO lives in the circus. He lives in a circus van with other actors. His van number is 33 and he sleeps on the 1 st bed. YOYO loves
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Mexican food but he doesn’t like American fast food. He loves sweets and chocolate. He doesn’t smoke.
Name: Age: Country:Occupation: Languages: Sports: Favourite food: Car: Music: Abilities:
THE PRONOUN
Personal Pronouns Possessive Adjectives and Pronouns
Reflexive Pronounssubject form
(N)
object form
(D, Ac)
possessive adjective
(G)
possessive pronoun
(G)
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I me my mine myself
you you your yours yourself
he him his his himself
she her her hers herself
it it its its itself
we us our ours ourselves
you you your yours yourselves
they them their theirs themselves
Fill in the blanks with suitable pronouns and translate:
1. Does _____ (her, she) know that _____ (me, I) was absent?
2. Please tell _____ ( he, him) _____ (I, me) have obtained a degree in Chemistry.
3. I remember that _____ (they, them) bought the fruits from _____ (we, us).
4. Please don't tell ______ (she, her) about _____ (I, me).
5. _____ can swim because _____ has webbed feet.
6. I met Alice yesterday. _____ invited _____ to her house.
7. Jane has a cat; _____ likes to play with _____.
8. When the dog chased John, _____ ran as fast as _____ could.
9. My uncle works in a factory. _____ says _____ is a noisy place.
11. The teacher said to the class, "When _____ finished your work, please pass _____ up to me."
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Choose the right answer:
Mia left ......... notebook on the bus.
(a) her
(b) yours
(c) hisThe colorful picture of the flowers is ..........
(a) their
(b) your
(c) mineThe proud parents brought home ......... new baby girl.
(a) his
(b) her
(c) theirWilliam strummed (şi-a acordat)......... guitar and invited everyone to sing.
(a) his
(b) its
(c) herThese warm chocolate chip cookies melt in ......... mouth.
(a) its
(b) your
(c) yours
The computer quickly stores information on ......... huge memory.
(a) yours
(b) theirs
(c) itsIs ......... seat belt always fastened (to fasten – a închide)?
(a) your
(b) mine
(c) itsThe fluffy brown puppy is ..........
(a) its
(b) my
(c) theirs......... hand shot up when the teacher asked for volunteers.
(a) Their
(b) Her
(c) MineI didn't get a cheeseburger, so I tasted ..........
(a) mine
(b) its
(c) hers
Replace the words in brackets by the correct personal pronouns. Note that Sue is the person speaking. The (*) means that you are asked a question.
1. My name is Sue. (Sue) ..I… am English. And this is my family. 2. My mum's name is Angie. (Angie) ………….… is from Germany. 3. Bob is my dad. (My dad) ……………….. is a waiter. 4. On the left you can see Simon. (Simon) …………... is my brother. 5. (Sue and Simon) …………..…. are twins.
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6. Our dog is a girl, Judy. (Judy) ………….… is two years old. 7. (Sue, Simon, Angie and Bob) ……….. live in Canterbury. 8. (Canterbury) ………….. is not far from London. 9. My grandparents live in London. (My grandparents) ……………… often come and see us. 10. What can (*) ……………..tell me about your family?
Fill in the blanks with the appropriate personal pronouns and possessives.
1. Mum, have you seen __________ money-box? I'd like to put a couple of coins in.
2. "She met a boy yesterday, and says that she loves __________ deeply."
"__________ can't love __________ deeply! __________ only met yesterday!
3. This is Tom, and this is __________ father.
4. "Is there anything __________ can do to help you"
"No, there isn't anything you can do to help __________."
5. That dog is almost never in __________ kennel. __________ doesn't like __________.
6. Peter and __________ family do not live in London. __________ say that __________ is too big a city for __________.
7. Can you lend __________ __________ rubber, please? I've lost mine.
8. __________ house is very small, but comfortable. We love __________.
9. __________ son is a very bad student, but __________ daughter is brilliant. We wish __________ would study harder.
10. "Please send __________ a postcard when you are on holiday?"
"Don't worry, mum and dad. We'll send __________ one."
11. __________ is raining cats and dogs, so __________ had better stay at home. We can go to the cinema tomorrow.
12. "Where shall I put this book?"
"Put __________ on the table, please."
13. "I've just bought some big ice-creams for lunch, mum."
"Put __________ in the fridge, sweetheart."
14. "Is this __________ pen, Peter?"
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"No, __________ isn't __________. __________ is __________."
"Where is __________, then?"
"__________ is on the floor!"
"OK! Thank you."
15. This is a picture of __________ house. We've been living there since 1999.
16. "How do you know that your neighbours are at home?"
"Because __________ car is over there."
17. "Where is __________ sister, Paul?"
"__________ sister is at home. __________ is studying for an exam. Would you like me to tell __________ something when I get home?"
18. "John and __________ family do not live here any longer."
"Where do __________ live now?"
19. "This table has a missing leg."
"Here is __________ leg."
20. "Can __________ give __________ a glass of water, please? I'm very thirsty."
"Yes, of course."
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