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Fill in the blanks with the modal and passive voice. Look at the example

Read the text about Bono and choose the best word for each blank.  We are doing this exercise as part of our St Patrick's Day activities.

Task 1. Complete the sentences with correct words. 

1. Lisa doesn’t mind speaking in public because she is very ____________
2. Diane always tell everyone what to do because she is very ____________
3. Grace is very ____________ because he always makes me laugh.
4. Tia doesn’t often joke or smile because she is very ____________
5. I am interested ____________ playing games because it helps me relax.
6. I am excited ____________ attending the Coldplay concert tomorrow.
7. I am bad ____________ Maths because I don’t like working with numbers.
8. I am bored ____________ studying all day because it is so tiring.

Task 3: Complete the passage with given words.

Passage 1:  accent   complaint   excuse   explanation   greeting   interrupted   out loud   repeated   translation. 

My family and I were looking forward to eating at this restaurant but the menu was in the local language and we couldn’t understand it. We asked the waiter for a menu with an English (1) ____________ but he didn’t have one. He tried to give us an (2)  ____________of each item on the menu but it was taking him ages and his (3)  ____________ was hard for us to understand, so it didn’t help. My dad (4)  ____________ him and said we’d be OK. I tried to read some of the meals (5)  ____________ to see if that helped but it didn’t. In the end, we made an (6)  ____________ about not feeling well and left.

Passage 2:  back down   out (x3)   up (x2)   with

All of our smartphones and tablets have a built-in digital assistant these days. You press a button, ask a question and the assistant finds (1)  ____________the answer for you. One day, our digital assistant will end (2)  ____________ organising all aspects of our lives.She’ll carry (3)  ____________boring chores for us, such as ordering the weekly shopping.She’ll help us get (4)  ____________ home if we’re lost.
If the car breaks (5)  ____________, she’ll call a mechanic and ask them to come and fix it.
In fact, any problem we have, our assistant will deal (6)  ____________ it by calling someone who can help.We might even find that our assistant is happy to call up our partner and break (7)  ____________ with them for us!I’m not sure that’s true, but the biggest problem will be how dependent we are on the assistant. We won’t know what to do when our phone runs (8)  ____________ of battery!

Task 2. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. They (visit)____________ Paris next month. They (plan) ____________for this trip for a whole month.

2. Jack (play)____________ a video game when his brother (enter)____________ the room without any permission.

3. She (walk)____________ to school yesterday because there (be) no bus. 

4. A: I (be)____________ so hungry, mom.

    B: I (make)____________ some sandwiches.

5. Be careful. The cooker is still very hot. You (burn)____________ yourself.

6. I hate (play)____________ chess with my brother because he (always/win).

7. A: I want to tell you a secret.

    B: Okay. I (not tell)____________ anyone.

8. He likes acting. He (be) ____________an actor in the future.

9. (You/play)____________ football at 3 o’clock yesterday?

10. John (listen)____________ to music while his parents (watch) TV news.

11. Yesterday, Lisa (made)____________ a pizza. First, she (mold) ____________the bun then she (put)____________ it into the oven.

12.  I (note like)____________ (go)____________ to the museum because I am not interested in (look)____________ at old things.

13. Watch out! It (rain)____________. You should stay at home.

14. A: Hey Mark! What (you/do)____________ when you finish your final exam?

    B: You (not believe)____________ it but I (visit)____________ the UK for the first time in my life.

    A: Really! That’s so nice. I am sure you (love) ____________it.

    B: I think so. My family and I (stay)____________ in a hotel near Swiss Alps.

15. Tom (never/late)____________ for school because he (always/wake)____________ up early.

16. Ella doesn’t like (speak) ____________in front of other people because she is very shy.

17. Cathay (usually/have)____________ burger for her lunch but today she (have) a salad.

18. I (have)____________ dinner now so please call me later. 

19. Don’t eat that cake. It (smell)____________ terrible.

20. What (this symbol/mean)____________?

21. My brother (have)____________ two cats and one dog at home.

22. He (look)____________ happy in his new job because he (believe)____________ his choice.

23. (Eat)____________ too much sugar can cause tooth decay.

24. (Listen)____________ to music is the most interesting hobby.

25. Last night, Sue (water)____________ the flower when it (start)____________ to rain.

Listen and fill the gaps

Multiple Choice (8 sentences)

1. What was the customer initially doing in the store?
A) Buying a CD player
B) Looking for a ring
C) Just looking

2. Why didn't the customer want the CD player?
A) It was too expensive
B) The handle was cracked and they already had one
C) It didn't play CDs

3. What was wrong with the leather jacket?
A) It was too small
B) There were stains on the sleeves
C) It was too expensive

4. What type of records was the merchant selling?
A) From the 1970s
B) From the 1960s
C) From the 1980s

5. Why didn't the customer want to buy the records at the merchant's initial price?
A) They were scratched
B) They were too expensive
C) They didn't like the music

6. What was the merchant's final offer for the records?
A) $25
B) $28
C) $30

7. What did the merchant throw in as a bonus?
A) A CD player
B) A vase
C) A leather jacket

8. Why did the merchant mention the vase and ring again at the end?
A) Because the customer asked for them
B) Because the merchant thought the customer might need them
C) Because the merchant was joking about the customer finding someone special

Complete the Sentences (5 sentences)
1. The customer was initially _______________________ in the store.
2. The CD player the merchant showed had a _______________________ handle.
3. The customer didn't buy the leather jacket because it had _______________________ on the sleeves.
4. The records the merchant was selling were from the _______________________.
5. The merchant finally offered to sell the records for _______________________ dollars.

True or False (10 sentences)
1. The customer was looking for a ring for someone special. (True/False)
2. The customer already had a CD player. (True/False)
3. The leather jacket was perfect condition. (True/False)
4. The records were in good condition. (True/False)
5. The customer agreed to buy the records for $50. (True/False)
6. The merchant couldn't sell the records for less than $30 and break even. (True/False)
7. Another vendor was selling similar records for a lower price. (True/False)
8. The merchant threw in a CD player as a bonus. (True/False)
9. The customer ended up buying the vase. (True/False)
10. The merchant made a final offer of $28 for the records. (True. (True/False)

Read the text carefully and complete all the activities.
First, choose the correct answer in the multiple-choice questions.
Then, mark each statement as True or False.
Finally, match the words with the correct definitions.
Check your work before submitting the worksheet.

Choose the correct option.

 Watch the music video and choose the answers accordingly.

Rewrite the sentences using the words given so that the meaning stays the same. Use a modal verb in the passive voice. Do not change the meaning of the sentence.

Choose the Best Option.

Anwer all the questions correctly.

Talking About Summer Vacation through Music
Song: “Summertime Sadness” – Lana Del Rey

  AUDIO 1

8.  Why didn’t the boy enjoy the film?

        A   It was very frightening.

        B   It lasted too long.

        C   It had terrible acting.

9   You will hear two friends talking about some biology homework.

        The girl suggests that the boy should

        A   ask his teacher for help.

        B   get information from the internet.

        C   look in the biology textbook.

10   You will hear two friends talking about an interview with a singer they’ve seen on TV.

        They agree that

        A   the singer’s answers were interesting.

        B   the interviewer was quite rude.

        C   the questions were confusing.

11   You will hear a girl telling her friend about a diving trip.

        How did the girl feel about it?

        A   sure she will go again

        B   glad she went with a relative

        C   pleased with her diving skills

12   You will hear a girl talking to a friend about basketball.

        The girl is trying to

        A   explain the rules of the game.

        B   describe a game she took part in.

        C   encourage the boy to start playing.

13   You will hear a boy talking about a trip to a city with his family.

        Why did the boy’s family get lost?

        A   They couldn’t understand their map.

        B   Someone gave them the wrong directions.

        C   The guidebook contained incorrect information.

AUDIO 2

20. How did Callum learn about setting up a website?

        A   through lessons at school

        B   by using information online

        C   a family member taught him

21   Why did Callum decide to set up a book review website?

        A   to develop teenagers’ writing skills

        B   to encourage teenagers to read more

        C   to create an online discussion among teenagers

22   How did Callum feel when his site first went online?

        A   pleased with its quality

        B   certain it would be popular

        C   positive it would achieve its aims

23   What does Callum say about a typical day?

        A   It’s usually full of variety.

        B   It’s always extremely busy.

        C   It’s impossible to predict what will happen.

24   When Callum is eighteen he’d like to

        A   work for a big company.

        B   study for a degree.

        C   run a business.

25   What is Callum’s new website for?

        A   using music to help people

        B   presenting new music

        C   learning how to play music

Do the tasks

Fill in the blanks.

Make sentences.

Usage of relative clauses

1. Watch the video and answer the questions.

2. Listen to the song and fill in the missing parts/words.

3. What does music sound like on Mars? Let's find out. Watch the video and answer the questions online.

Read the sentences. After, match the idiom with its definition