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Complete the sentences using the correct form of the verb in brackets.

1. I regret not __________ (apply) for that job.
I wish I {had applied|had applied for that job}

2. He stopped skateboarding years ago.
If only he {hadn't stopped|had not stopped} skateboarding.

3. I don’t have enough time now. (have)
I wish I {had} more time now.

4. She isn’t very confident. (be)
If only she {had been} more confident.

5. My friend is too negative. (not be)
I’d rather my friend {weren't|were not} so negative.

6. I didn’t study enough for the exam. (study)
I wish I {had studied} enough.

7. He can’t play like before. (can)
I wish he {could play} like before.

8. I didn’t tell my friend the truth. (tell)
I wish I {had told} my friend the truth.

9. I’m not very good at speaking English. (be)
I wish I {were|was} better at speaking English.

10. My brother spends too much time playing video games. (not spend)
I’d rather my brother {didn't spend|did not spend} so much time playing video games.

KET enough and too

Too / (not) enough

Conditinal and enough

A lesson @the lab 

What’s on my bucket list? learn English Teens viewing comprehension - whole class (5’)

What about you? Reflect on your own, then share with your deskmate. (20’)

• What’s on your summer bucket list?
• What are your dreams for next year?
• How do you see yourself in 5 years’ time?
• What’s on your bucket list by the age of 30? Listen to this podcast to draw inspiration! (and watch this if you need any vocabulary!)

Think about things to do but also skills to achieve. Think about the person you want to become.

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Listen to this “Message to my younger self”: What are the main points the speaker goes through? Match the sentence halves. (10’)

• you might not be paying enough attention 
• you only have one chance
• you should be thankful for each day 
• fulfilling your life is not about being smarter than others 
• if you don’t take chances you’ll spend your time 
• if you don’t believe in yourself, 
• don’t waste your energy 
• don’t lose sight of who you are 
• wondering what could have been
• instead of focusing on what you don’t have (yet)
• and what means the most to you
• to do things right
• in things of little importance
• but having the courage to build
• nobody will do it for you
• to the most important things in life

Writing a letter to your past self must be hard. What about receiving a letter from them??

Look what happened in a High school in the US.

Now, browse through the following link, study the language and structure:

Write a letter to your future self

template and language, letter planning

Now, write a 150-200-word letter to your future self!

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Follow-up: A letter to my future self – Foni Joyce - UNHCR

PART ONE

1.Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple.
 

1 Ross ................................................... (not want) any peas.

2 ..................................... you ..................................... (like) onions?

3 This shop ................................................... (sell) my favourite ice cream.

4 Roy ..................................... often ..................................... (not ride) his motorbike.

5 We rarely ................................................... (have) barbecues.

6 What ..................................... your friends usually ..................................... (wear) to school?

2. Write sentences with the words below. Use the Present Continuous.

1 the tourists / climb / the mountain / now / .

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2 I / not clean up / right now / .

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3 where / Mary / stay / at the moment / ?

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4 she / use / the printer / right now / .

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5 the students / run / now / ?

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6 my brother / not play / with me / now / .

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3. Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the Present Simple.

not drive | not believe | finish | study | ride | enjoy

1 I usually ................................................... the school concerts. They’re fun.

2 We ................................................... his story because he isn’t always honest.

3 Jane ...................................................a car. She isn’t old enough.

4 ..................................... the students ..................................... French every day?

5 Our lesson ................................................... at 12.00 on Tuesdays.

6 Greg ................................................... his bicycle to school?

4.Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Continuous.

1 We haven’t got our car. The mechanic ................................................... (fix) it now.

2 I ................................................... (not order) pizza because my friends aren’t hungry.

3 Why ..................................... you ..................................... (laugh) at me?

4 Someone ................................................... (call) for help!

5 ..................................... the detective ..................................... (examine) the evidence right now?

6 Mum and Dad ................................................... (not sit) in the garden.

5.Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous.

1 My teacher ................................................... (give) us homework every day.

2 Andrea ................................................... (not listen) to music at the moment.

3 ..................................... Joseph ..................................... (go) to a basketball lesson every week?

4 Make-up artists ................................................... (not tell) actors what to do.

5 I can’t go out now. I ................................................... (wait) for my friend.

6 ..................................... your sisters ..................................... (perform) with the school orchestra right now?

LINKING WORDS

Exercise A: Fill in the blanks with the correct connector ( therefore, what's more, also, however, moreover, so, despite that)

1. Sarah was feeling very tired; ______, she decided to take a short nap before the meeting.

2. I enjoy playing basketball. ______, I love watching football on TV.

3. He didn't study for the exam. ______, he managed to pass it.

4. The weather was terrible. ______, we decided to go hiking.

5. She is a talented musician. ______, she speaks five languages fluently.

6. I didn't like the movie at all. ______, it was too long and boring.

7. They didn't have enough time to prepare. ______, they did their best to finish the project.

Exercise B: Choose the correct connector for each sentence.

8. I didn’t get the job offer. ______, I will keep looking for other opportunities.
a) Despite that
b) Therefore
c) However

9. He always helps others. ______, he volunteers at a local charity.
a) So
b) Moreover
c) Despite that

10. The restaurant was very expensive. ______, the food wasn’t very good.
a) Also
b) What's more
c) However

11. I wasn’t feeling well, ______ I went to work anyway.
a) Despite that
b) Therefore
c) However

Exercise C: Complete the paragraph using the appropriate connectors.

12.
I love visiting new places. ______, I always try to learn a few words in the local language before I go. This way, I can communicate with the locals more easily. I visited Paris last year. The weather was amazing, and I had a fantastic time. ______, I visited the Eiffel Tower and took lots of photos. The food was delicious, and I tried many new dishes. ______, I also visited the Louvre Museum and saw the famous Mona Lisa. ______, I would recommend going to Paris to anyone who enjoys history and culture!

1. also - також 

2. during - протягом 

3. enough - достатньо 

4. everyone - кожен 

5. later - пізніше 

6. opportunity - можливість 

7. some - деякі, кілька 

8. someone - хтось 

9. soon - скоро 

Sleep is Essential for Teenagers

So, I recommend that teenagers should go to bed early and sleep at least 8 hours every night. Getting enough sleep will make them healthier, happier, and more successful in school.

I believe that sleep is essential for teenagers. Many students nowadays stay up late playing games, watching videos, or scrolling on their phones. As a result, they often feel tired and cannot focus in class.

Sleep is important for both physical and mental health. When we sleep well, our body repairs itself and our brain works better. Without enough sleep, students are more likely to get sick and perform poorly in school.

much, many, too, enough, so, neither

I am writing about the litter problem in our city. I read the article you shared, and I believe this issue is very serious. Therefore, we must find ways to solve it quickly.

Firstly, the city does not have enough rubbish bins in public places. As a result, people often leave their rubbish on the ground. Also, some people do not care about littering, which makes our city look dirty and unhealthy.

To solve this problem, I think the city should put more rubbish bins in places like parks and streets. Furthermore, we should have stricter fines for people who litter. Lastly, we need to teach people, especially students, why it is important to keep the city clean.

In conclusion, I hope the city council will take action soon. However, it is also important for everyone to do their part by not littering.

complete the sentences

complete the gaps

complete tha gaps

GRAMMAR PRACTICE
Too/ Enough

TOO, NOT ... ENOUGH

sentence transformation with too.. not ...enough, so...that

Students determine if there is enough money to buy an item.

gap fill exercises

grammar practice

fill in the gaps