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PREPOSITIONS PREP006

Complete the sentence with the correct preposition from the choices given.

1. We are very excited __________________ our trip to Spain next week. (AT, WITH, ABOUT, OVER)

2. I am very fond __________________ drinking green tea. (FOR, OF, ABOUT, AT)

3. Almost all politicians were involved __________________ the scandal. (IN, AT, WITH, FROM)

4. I am looking forward ______________ having a meeting with you next week. (WITH, AT, TO, FROM)

5. At the moment, she is recovering __________________ her injuries. (AT, OF, FROM, WITH)

6. I’m dreaming ________________ becoming a famous scientist one day (FOR, WITH, ABOUT, INTO)

7. My cousin is married __________________ a famous American (WITH, FOR, TO, FROM)

8. I am responsible __________________ training the new recruits. (AT, ABOUT, WITH, FOR)

9. Many people took advantage __________________ the low prices offered by the new shop (OF,

FOR, WITH, TO)

10.I was not quite satisfied __________________ the exam results. (AT, FOR, WITH, ABOUT)

11.The president was thankful __________________ everyone who helped in the campaign (TO,

WITH, FOR, AT)

12.Everyone in this town will benefit __________________ the new hospital (FROM, WITH, AT, INTO)

13.For two full days, the man was fighting __________________ his life. (UP,WITH, AT, FOR)

14.My dad shouted __________________ me because I didn’t do what he said (TO, AT, WITH,

TOWARDS)

15.She insisted __________________ helping me with the dishes. (ON, WITH, FOR, ABOUT)

16.Almost all car companies care __________________ the environment (FOR, AT, ABOUT,WITH)

17.Wearing a seat belt can protect you ____________ being killed in a car. (WITH, OF, ABOUT, FROM)

18.Ten people were killed when a bus collided __________________ a car (INTO, WITH, AT, TOWARDS)

19.The customers came to the shop to complain _____________ their service (ABOUT, AT, ON, FOR)

20.Our atmosphere consists __________________ oxygen, nitrogen and carbon dioxide (INTO, OF,

WITH, FOR)

21.We decided __________________ buying the new car. (AGAINST, WITH, AT, OF)

22.Many children depend __________________ their parents for money. (ON, AT, WITH, TO)

23.He graduated __________________ Oxford university (ON, FROM, OUT OF, WITH)

24.The advertising campaign resulted __________________ hundreds of new customers for the

company. (TO, FOR, UP, IN)

25.As a scientist, I specialize __________________ marine biology (AT, IN, FOR, WITH)

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Interactive Worksheet on Intonation Patterns

Objective:
This worksheet aims to enhance understanding of English intonation patterns through engaging exercises that focus on rising and falling intonations. Students will be able to identify and practice these patterns in various sentence structures to improve their pronunciation and comprehension skills.

Exercise 1: Identifying Intonation Patterns

Instructions:
Listen to the audio clips provided. Determine whether each sentence uses a rising intonation or a falling intonation. Select the correct option from the choices given below each audio.

Example:
(Audio plays)
"Is it going to rain today?"
Options: A) Rising Intonation B) Falling Intonation
Answer: A) Rising Intonation

Activity Details:

1. "Do you need some help?"
2. "Where can I find a bookstore?"
3. "I think it’s going to be a busy day."
4. "Is there anything else I can do for you?"

Exercise 2: Applying Intonation in Sentences

Instructions:
Listen to the audio clips. Repeat each sentence, mimicking the intonation pattern you hear. Record your version and compare it to the original.

Activity Details:

1. "Could you say that again?" (Rising Intonation)
2. "I didn’t realize you were in a meeting." (Falling Intonation)
3. "Are they coming to the party?" (Rising Intonation)
4. "That’s a great idea!" (Falling Intonation)

EXERCISE B.

M: Can I speak to Fred Warner, please?

F: He's in a meeting now. I'll ask him to call you at quarter past ten when he comes out.

M: I'm seeing a customer then. I can phone at twelve o'clock.

F: He'll be in another meeting then. Call at half past before he goes for lunch.

M: OK.

Read each word, find the stress and rewrite the word with the stress in capital letters. (Look at the example)

WORDS

STRESS

WORD

STRESS

beautiful

BEAUtiful

intelligent

motivation

honest

cheerful

unpleasant

dishonest

unfriendly

temperature

sunny

irregular Verbs, didn't + 1st form

Part 1- Test 1 -Ket 5 – Youtube  [ Listening A2 , KET 5, Test 1 , Part 1]

Question 1          One.  How will Jill go to the football match?

Man:  Are you going to drive to the football match, Jill?

Woman: I was going to, but I think parking will be difficult.

Man: That's what I thought. I'm going to walk, if you want to come with me.

Woman: OK then — that's cheaper than the bus, and it's always late anyway!

   Question 2          Two. Who's going to visit the woman?

Woman: My sister's son is coming to stay with me tomorrow.

Man: Oh, that’s nice. I met him a long time ago, when he was ten years old, didn't I ?

Woman: Well, he's a father now, you know. But he's not bringing the baby with him.

Man:    Oh, what a pity!

Question 3            Three. What will Ruby do tonight?

Girl:  Mum, Kate's just phoned. She wants me to go to the cinema this evening.

Woman: You can't go out, Ruby, if you haven't finished your school work.

Girl:  But I have! And I've even cleaned my shoes.

Woman: That's all right then.

Question 4             Four. How much did the woman's desk cost?

Man:    I've just spent sixty pounds fifty on a new desk. Very expensive!

Woman: Well, I paid sixty-six pounds fifty for mine.

Man: I saw one for fifty-five pounds, but it wasn't very good.

Woman: A good desk costs more than fifty-five pounds.

Question 5               Five. Where is the man's watch?

Man:  I can't find my watch anywhere!

Woman: Did you take it off when you did the washing-up last night?

Man: I've looked in the kitchen and it's not there.

Woman: Here it is. You left it on the bath before you went to bed.

practice verbs in the past, complete sentences with infinitive or past, negatives, didn't

Name: ____________________ 

SUCCESS

to set a goal 

to work hard

to face obstacles

to acquire new skills

to stay humble and hungry

Before Reading – Think & Discuss 

1. What do you think makes a person successful? 

2. Have you ever seen a painting with flying people, animals, or dream-like scenes? How did it make you feel? 

Reading Comprehension 

Read the biography of Marc Chagall . Then answer the questions.

True (T) or False (F)? Correct the false sentences. 

1. _ Marc Chagall was born in Paris. 

   → Correction: _____________________________________ 

2. He came from a wealthy family. 

 → Correction: _____________________________________ 

3.  He stopped painting during World War II. 

 → Correction: _____________________________________ 

4.  His art often included memories of his childhood. 

 → Correction: _____________________________________ 

5. He only painted on canvas. 

 → Correction: _____________________________________ 

6. He painted his most famous works in Paris.

 → Correction: _____________________________________ 

7. Unfortunately, Chagall`s paintings didn`t see many exhibitions during his lifetime.

 → Correction: _____________________________________ 

Find the evidence in the text. Give the real sentences from the text

To set a goal 

_________________________________________________

to work hard

_________________________________________________

to face obstacles

_________________________________________________

to acquire new skills

_________________________________________________

to stay humble and hungry

_________________________________________________

A picture description

• Useful vocabulary

a flying couple, a violinist, a vibrant colour palette, floating figures, distorted perspective, symbols of childhood / love / hometown, euphoria of love, soaring happiness, nostalgia for the goal, connection to roots, the artist at work, between his homeland and new life

Topics to highlight while describing

• How does this picture reflect Chagall`s goals, dreams, obstacles etc
• What do main figures symbolize in the picture?

Reflection 

• Marc Chagall never gave up on his dream, even when life was hard. 
• What is your dream or big goal? What will help you achieve it? 

Grade 4 Moral Science – Online Revision Worksheet Page 1 – Multiple Choice 1. The tree in The Generous Tree teaches us that true giving means: a) Giving only when asked b) Giving without expecting return c) Giving only to friends d) Giving when we are forced 2. Reggie finally understood that: a) Clothes shrink b) Healthy food and exercise are important c) Cheese is best food d) Clothes were bad quality 3. Shirley avoided stage because she: a) Didn’t know poem b) Was sick c) Was not confident d) Didn’t like audience 4. The businessman made his son work because he wanted him to learn: a) Business tricks b) Value of hard work c) Earn quickly d) Save money 5. Sally shared her last hoop because she: a) Was bored b) Was kind and sharing c) Didn’t want to play d) Was scared 6. Control over senses helps us to: a) Make wrong choices b) Make right decisions c) Eat junk always d) Avoid work 7. Balanced diet includes: a) Only fruits b) Only sweets c) Different nutrients in right amount d) Only milk 8. Hard-earned money is valuable because: a) It is shiny b) We work for it c) It is heavy d) It is new 9. Self-acceptance means: a) Comparing with others b) Being unhappy c) Accepting ourselves as we are d) Copying others 10. Sharing usually results in: a) Loneliness b) Friendship c) Punishment d) Loss Page 2 – Fill in the blanks 11. Reggie became healthier by eating __________ food. 12. The tree never asked anything except __________ from Ruhi. 13. Shirley was talented in writing __________. 14. The son refused to throw the third coin because he had __________ for it. 15. Sharing shows we __________ for others. True or False 16. The generous tree only helped Ruhi sometimes. __________ 17. Reggie changed his habits after understanding his mistake. __________ 18. Shirley’s parents discouraged her. __________ 19. The son got first two coins by working. __________ 20. Sharing and kindness help build relationships. __________ Page 3 – Short / Long Answers 21. Why did Rita mouse worry about Reggie’s eating habits? 22. Why did Rita mouse worry about Reggie’s eating habits? 23. Why did Shirley think people would laugh at her? 24. How did the tree help Ruhi in different ways? 25. Why did Sally feel happy even after sharing her chance? 26. How does balanced diet help our body? 27. What change came in the son after working in the market? 28. How can you practice control over senses in daily life? Long Answers 29. Explain why generosity is important in society. 30. What would happen if Reggie continued eating only cheese? 31. How did Shirley’s parents help her become confident? 32. Why did the father make his son throw first two coins? 33. Explain how sharing creates strong friendships. 34. Why is it important to respect people who do physical work? 35. How can students show responsibility towards environment and trees? 36. Explain importance of self-control in studies and health. Very Long Answers 37. A girl found a new pencil box in class but returned it to teacher. a) Which value did she show? b) Why is this value important? c) What would you do? 38. Your friend is shy like Shirley. How will you help your friend become confident? 39. Make a 1■day healthy routine plan for Reggie (food + exercise). 40. You see food being wasted at a party. What will you do?

📘 Vocabulary Worksheet – 7th Grade

Name: ________________________
Date: ________________________

🔤 Part 1 – Match the words

Match the words with their meanings:

• Brave

• Hungry

• Fast

• Happy

• Tired

a) Feeling you need food
b) Feeling good and joyful
c) Moving quickly
d) Feeling you need rest
e) Not afraid

✍️ Part 2 – Fill in the blanks

Choose the correct word:

(brave – tired – happy – fast – hungry)

1. I am very __________ because I didn’t eat lunch.

2. She feels __________ after running.

3. The cheetah is very __________.

4. He is __________ because he won the game.

5. The firefighter is very __________.

🧠 Part 3 – Write the meaning

Write the meaning of each word in your language:

1. School → __________________

2. Teacher → __________________

3. Friend → __________________

4. Homework → __________________

5. Book → __________________

📝 Part 4 – Make sentences

Write one sentence with each word:

Happy → ______________________________________

1. Fast → ________________________________________

2. School → _____________________________________

🎯 Bonus

Circle the correct word:

1. I am (happy / hungry) when I smile.

2. A lion is (fast / tired) when it runs.

⭐ Teacher’s note:

Read the sentences out loud!

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)

 Filling in the blanks with the correct form of the verb, implementing the structure of the wish clause in present tense.

• I wish I ____ (know / knew) how to play the guitar.
• I wish she ____ (lives / lived) closer to my house.
• I wish we ____ (have / had) more time to finish the project.
• I wish it ____ (isn't / weren't) raining so we could go outside.
• I wish they ____ (understand / understood) how important this is.
• I wish you ____ (can / could) come to the party tonight.
• I wish my parents ____ (let / would let) me stay up later.
• I wish I ____ (speak / spoke) more languages.
• I wish he ____ (feels / felt) better today.
• I wish my friends ____ (are / were) here with me right now.
• I wish I ____ (don't / didn't) have so much homework tonight.
• I wish we ____ (could / can) travel more often.
• I wish this class ____ (was / is) more interesting.
• I wish my boss ____ (gave / gives) me a day off.
• I wish the weather ____ (wasn't / isn't) so cold.

Тест: Past Simple vs Present Perfect

1. I __ (see) that movie last week.

a) saw

b) have seen

2. She __ (finish) her homework already.

a) finished

b) has finished

3. They __ (go) to the zoo yesterday.

a) went

b) have gone

4. We __ (visit) Paris three times.

a) visited

b) have visited

5. He __ (not eat) breakfast this morning.

a) didn't eat

b) hasn't eaten

6. I __ (read) that book last summer.

a) read

b) have read

7. She __ (never be) to London.

a) was

b) has never been

8. They __ (play) football last Saturday.

a) played

b) have played

9. We __ (not see) that film yet.

a) didn't see

b) haven't seen

10. He __ (break) his leg last year.

a) broke

b) has broken

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 Reactivate Vocabulary Quiz 1.76-114

Name: ___________________________________________Date:________________

1.     Complete the sentences with the correct word. Make any necessary changes. (7p)

funds • ambition • surge • perseverance • exceed • imitate • procure

a)     We need to _________________ more raw materials to meet the increasing demand for our products.

b)     The company's profits _________________ their expectations this quarter.

c)      The _________________ in interest for renewable energy sources is undeniable.

d)     It's important to _________________ successful role models in order to learn and grow.

e)     His _________________ in the face of adversity inspired everyone around him.

f)       Her _________________ to travel the world seemed like an impossible dream.

g)     Despite limited _________________, they succeeded in making a stray animal shelter.

2.     Match the collocations (9p)

1.      Call an            ____ a foothold

2.      Meet               ____ strength to strength

3.      Do                   ____ face

4.      Lose                ____ the deadline

5.      Gain                ____ bottom

6.      Hit the             ____ ground running

7.      Go from          ____ fall through

8.      Hit rock           ____ all-nighter

9.      Plans              ____ the trick

Now use 3 of them in the sentences

10.   Despite facing numerous obstacles, the team managed to ________________________ and deliver the project on time.

11.   After a series of unfortunate events, the company ________________________, but they were determined to bounce back stronger.

12.   He didn't want to ________________________ in front of his colleagues, so he worked tirelessly to ensure the presentation went smoothly.

MPV1.101023

Once upon a time, a mother duck sat on her eggs. She felt tired of sitting on them. She just wished the eggs would break out.

Several days later, she got her wish. The eggs cracked and some cute little ducklings appeared. “Peep, peep” the little ducklings cried. “Quack, quack” their mother greeted in return. However the largest egg had not cracked. The mother duck sat on it for several days.

Finally, it cracked and a huge ugly duckling waddled out. The mother duck looked at him in surprise. He was so big and very gray. He didn’t look like the others at all. He was like a turkey.
 

When the mother duck brought the children to the pond for their first swimming lesson. The huge grey duckling splashed and paddled about just as nicely as the other ducklings did. “That is not a turkey chick.

He is my very own son and quite handsome” the mother said proudly. However, the other animals didn’t agree. They hissed and made fun of him day by day.

Even his own sisters and brothers were very unkind. “You are very ugly” they quacked. The little poor duckling was very unhappy. “I wish I looked like them” he thought to himself.

One day, the ugly duckling run away and hid in the bushes. The sad duckling lived alone through the cold and snow winter.

Finally the spring flowers began to bloom. While he was swimming in the pond, he saw three large white swans swimming toward him. “Oh, dear. These beautiful birds will laugh and peck me too” he said to himself.

But the swans did not attack him. Instead, they swam around him and stroked him with their bills.

As the ugly duckling bent his neck to speak to them, he saw his reflection in the water. He could not believe his eyes. “I am not an ugly duckling but a beautiful swam” he exclaimed.
 

He was very happy. From that day on, he swam and played with his new friends and was happier than he had never been.

Conjugation: use of do does did don't doesn't & didn't

What people used to do or didn't use to do.

To tal about what Neanderthals had and didn`t have

On my first day of school, I was filled with a mix of excitement and nerves. I woke up early, eager to put on my new uniform and grab my brand new backpack and lunchbox. After a quick breakfast, my mom drove me to school. As we arrived, I saw a crowd of other kids and their parents, which made me feel a little scared since I didn't know anyone. However, my fear quickly subsided when I spotted my friend Sarah, and we excitedly waved at each other. Together, we walked into the school and found our classroom.

Inside, our teacher, Mrs. Smith, greeted us warmly and introduced us to the class. She explained the rules and expectations for the year. Then, we dove right into our first lesson. Throughout the day, we learned about the alphabet and numbers, engaging in interactive activities and even singing songs. Mrs. Smith made learning fun and enjoyable.

As the day came to an end, I felt tired but incredibly happy. Not only had I made some new friends, but I had also learned so much. The thought of returning to school the next day filled me with anticipation and excitement. My first day had been a success, and I couldn't wait to continue my educational journey.

I didn’t mean to I didn’t mean to

🌟 Exercise 1: Choose the Correct Adjective
(Use -ed or -ing)

1. The movie was really __________ (bore). I almost fell asleep.
2. She felt __________ (disappoint) after she failed the exam.
3. That was a very __________ (confuse) question.
4. I’m so __________ (excite) about our trip to Japan!
5. The lecture was __________ (interest), and everyone listened carefully.
6. He looks __________ (tire) after working all night.
7. The story was __________ (amaze); I didn’t expect that ending!
8. I felt __________ (frustrate) when my phone stopped working.

💡 Exercise 2: Complete the Sentences with -ful or -less

1. Be __________ (care) when you cross the road.
2. She’s so __________ (hope); she never gives up!
3. Don’t be __________ (fear); everything will be fine.
4. That was a very __________ (use) idea — thank you!
5. This pen is __________ (use); it doesn’t even write.
6. He is always __________ (help); he loves to assist others.
7. The child looked __________ (care); he didn’t notice the danger.
8. She gave me a __________ (meaning) gift — I’ll always remember it.

✍️ Exercise 3: Fill in the Blanks with the Correct Adjective

(bored – boring – helpful – careless – excited – tiring – hopeful – useless)

1. The teacher was very __________ and explained everything clearly.
2. I felt __________ after running for two hours.
3. Don’t be __________; pay attention to what you’re doing!
4. This tool is completely __________ — it doesn’t work at all.
5. The kids were __________ when they saw the fireworks.
6. That was the most __________ class I’ve ever had.
7. He’s still __________ about finding a new job soon.
8. I was so __________ that I started scrolling my phone during the movie.

📝 Student Instruction: Past Simple Tense

1. When do we use Past Simple?
   • To talk about finished actions in the past.
   • Example: I visited my grandmother yesterday.
2. Form
   • Affirmative (+): Subject + past verb
     • I played football.
   • Negative (–): Subject + did not (didn’t) + base verb
     • I didn’t play football.
   • Question (?): Did + subject + base verb
     • Did you play football?
3. Regular verbs → add -ed
   • play → played
   • watch → watched
   • clean → cleaned
4. Irregular verbs → change form
   • go → went
   • eat → ate
   • have → had
5. Time words for Past Simple
   • yesterday
   • last week/month/year
   • two days ago
   • in 2010

A Time for Thanks... and Reflection: The Story of

Thanksgiving is like, the most American holiday ever, right? We picture Pilgrims, turkeys, and a big

feast, all about being thankful. But there's way more to it than just that. It's got a long history, and

not all of it is as simple as the stories we hear in elementary school.

Harvest festivals and giving thanks have been around forever. Think ancient Greeks honoring

Demeter or Jewish celebrations like the Feast of the Tabernacles. Even way back in 1607, British

colonists in Maine gave thanks for arriving safely. But the Thanksgiving we know today? That story

gets a little more complicated.

Some people think the first Thanksgiving actually happened in Virginia in 1619. A colony called

Berkley Hundred held a religious service to celebrate their ship's arrival and said they'd do it every

year. But that colony didn't last, so the Pilgrims got all the credit. The Pilgrims, who landed near

Plymouth Rock, are usually credited with holding a harvest celebration with the Wampanoag tribe

in 1621. They ate things like lobster, clams, and, of course, "wild turkeys".

Here's where it gets tricky. The story we usually hear is all about Pilgrims and Native Americans

having a friendly meal together. But that's only one side of the story. Many Native Americans see

Thanksgiving as a reminder of what they lost when Europeans came to America. After that first

Thanksgiving, things changed quickly. There were massacres and wars, and Native Americans lost

their land and independence. So, for them, Thanksgiving isn't always a happy holiday.

Created with web.diffit.meIt's important to remember that history isn't always simple. There are different perspectives, and

it's good to hear them all. Some people might argue that focusing on the negative aspects of

Thanksgiving is disrespectful to the Pilgrims and the idea of giving thanks. They might say that it's

important to celebrate the good things in our history, even if they're not perfect. But others would

say that ignoring the negative aspects is disrespectful to Native Americans and their experiences.

They might argue that it's important to acknowledge the full history of Thanksgiving, both the

good and the bad.

Over time, Thanksgiving became more than just a harvest celebration. Presidents started

declaring days of Thanksgiving, and Abraham Lincoln made it a national holiday in 1863. The White

House even has its own Thanksgiving traditions, like the turkey pardon. The turkey pardon became

a tradition when President George H.W. Bush pardoned a turkey in 1989.

Today, Thanksgiving is a mix of traditions. We travel to see family, eat a big feast, watch parades

and football, and maybe even break a wishbone. Some people volunteer to help others in need.

But it's also a time to remember the real history of Thanksgiving, with all its complexities, and to

be respectful of different viewpoints. It's a time to be thankful, but also to think about the past

and how it affects the present

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Illness Collocations

I. Find five verbs and five nouns or adjectives to make illness collocations:

0. FEEL SICK

1. _________________

2. _________________

3. _________________

4. _________________

5. _________________

II. Put the letters in order to make collocations.

    a). leef ciks

    b). ese a rctood

    c). amek na mpitntpoean

    d). vaeh na oiranpteo

    e). teg teertb

    f). etka rome scexiere

III. Complete the text with collocations from exercise 2. Use the correct form of the verbs.

     I was __0  feeling sick __  one day a few months ago. I didn`t think much about it, but the next day I was still feeling ill and I was also feeling very tired. It was the same the next day and the day after that. My wife told me I should __1 ________ . Now, I don`t really like going to the doctor`s, but I was starting to get a bit worried. Something just didn`t feel right. So I phoned the surgery that afternoon to __ 2 _________ for the next day.

   The doctor did a few tests and and he seemed really quite worried. In fact, he was so worried that he phoned immediately for an ambulance. I was rushed to hospital, where they did more tests. Finally, after about five hours, a doctor came and saw me. He said I could have a heart attack at any moment and that I needed to __ 3 __________ immediately.

    It was a real shock, but what could I say? So I followed the doctor`s orders and spent the next few months __ 4 __________ . I went for a check – up the other day and the doctor says I`m fine. I just need to eat a little less and __ 5 ________ .