reading 9th form

English as a Second Language (ESL)

 

   This story is about one water polo player Max Roger. He was born in Scotland in 2004. Also he was an owner of young IT company. He is married with his classmate Sarah, but they live separately because of Sarah's job and study.

   Max isn’t good at computer science, but he is a good manager. His hobby is psychology and also he is a motivator on YouTube. In last he wanted to become successful and rich.

   When Max was a teenager, he was found of one youth culture called Mods. He tried to dress in Italian- style and leather clothes, also he wore dark glasses and black shoes. At that time he had some problem with smoking and hated poor people.

   Once Max's friend invited him at the water polo competition and he attended to the Sport club. It became his hobby too. He was very tired after swimming pool but worked a lot at the computer. Max understood that profession of programmer is very well-paid today and organized IT company invested all his money in this project. Now Max works as a psychologist and has a good fame.

   His wife lives and studies in London. She wants to become an architect and has an idea how to protect plants combining them with buildings. She has several projects about parks and sport centers on an area of woodland.

   Max and Sarah have meetings every Saturday. After Christmas they are going to spend three weeks touring Africa. And in two years Max are moving to London too.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Choose if it is true or false.

 

  1. Max and Sarah are from Scotland.
  2. Max isn’t married.
  3. The boy works on YouTube and Instagram.
  4. He smoked some years ago.
  5. Max's friend was an owner of Sport club.
  6. Max is going to live in London.

 

 

 

Choose correct answer.

  1. Max was born in …… .
  1. 2015       b) 2004        c)2014

 

  1. Young people lived separately because of ….. .
  1. Sarah        b) IT company         c) Max's job

 

  1. Max was found of ….. .
  1. Hippies           b) Rappers          3)Moods

 

  1. He works as a  …… .
  1. water polo trainer       b) psychologist      c) programmer

 

  1. Sarah studied to be ….. .
  1. designer         b) architect      c) ecologist

 

  1. They are going to travel in Africa for ….. .
  1. 13 days        b) 3 weekends        c)  3 weeks

     

       This story is about one water polo player Max Roger. He was born in Scotland in 2004. Also he was an owner of young IT company. He is married with his classmate Sarah, but they live separately because of Sarah's job and study.

       Max isn’t good at computer science, but he is a good manager. His hobby is psychology and also he is a motivator on YouTube. In last he wanted to become successful and rich.

       When Max was a teenager, he was found of one youth culture called Mods. He tried to dress in Italian- style and leather clothes, also he wore dark glasses and black shoes. At that time he had some problem with smoking and hated poor people.

       Once Max's friend invited him at the water polo competition and he attended to the Sport club. It became his hobby too. He was very tired after swimming pool but worked a lot at the computer. Max understood that profession of programmer is very well-paid today and organized IT company invested all his money in this project. Now Max works as a psychologist and has a good fame.

       His wife lives and studies in London. She wants to become an architect and has an idea how to protect plants combining them with buildings. She has several projects about parks and sport centers on an area of woodland.

       Max and Sarah have meetings every Saturday. After Christmas they are going to spend three weeks touring Africa. And in two years Max are moving to London too.

     

     

     

     

     

     

    Choose if it is true or false.

     

  2. Max and Sarah are from Scotland.
  3. Max isn’t married.
  4. The boy works on YouTube and Instagram.
  5. He smoked some years ago.
  6. Max's friend was an owner of Sport club.
  7. Max is going to live in London.
  8.  

     

     

    Choose correct answer.

  9. Max was born in …… .
  10. 2015       b) 2004        c)2014
  11.  

  12. Young people lived separately because of ….. .
  13. Sarah        b) IT company         c) Max's job
  14.  

  15. Max was found of ….. .
  16. Hippies           b) Rappers          3)Moods
  17.  

  18. He works as a  …… .
  19. water polo trainer       b) psychologist      c) programmer
  20.  

  21. Sarah studied to be ….. .
  22. designer         b) architect      c) ecologist
  23.  

  24. They are going to travel in Africa for ….. .
  25. 13 days        b) 3 weekends        c)  3 weeks

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Grammar - Language Arts

🌴 GRAMMAR ISLAND ADVENTURE 🌴

 

Name: _______________________ Date: _____________

 

Task 1. Choose the correct word. 🔍

Пример: I (go / am going) to school every day. → go

1. She ( reads / is reading ) a book now.

2. We ( play / are playing ) football every Sunday.

3. Look! The cat ( sleeps / is sleeping ) on the chair.

4. He ( drinks / is drinking ) milk every morning.

5. Listen! My sister ( sings / is singing ) a song.

Task 2. Put the words in the correct box. 📦

Пример: now → Present Continuous

Words: now, every day, at the moment, always, today, on Mondays

Present Simple Present Continuous

(every day, always, on Mondays) (now, at the moment, today)

1. ________________ 1. ________________

2. ________________ 2. ________________

3. ________________ 3. ________________

 

Task 3. Find and fix the mistake. ✏️

Пример: I am go to school now. → I am going to school now.

1. He are playing football.

   → ________________________________

2. She drink tea every day.

   → ________________________________

3. We is watching TV now.

   → ________________________________

4. They goes to the park on Sundays.

   → ________________________________

 

Task 4. Choose the right answer. ✅

1. My brother _______ a comic now.

   · A) reads

   · B) is reading

2. I _______ to music every evening.

   · A) listen

   · B) am listening

3. The girls _______ in the pool at the moment.

   · A) swim

   · B) are swimming

4. _______ he _______ his homework every day?

   · A) Do / do

   · B) Does / do

🎉 GREAT JOB! YOU ARE A GRAMMAR HERO! 🎉

Grammar points

English Grammar

  • Present Simple Tense

    • Structure: Subject + base verb (s/es for he/she/it)
    • Example: "I work in an office." / "She goes to school every day."
  • Present Continuous Tense

    • Structure: Subject + am/are/is + verb-ing
    • Example: "I am studying right now." / "They are playing football."
  • Past Simple Tense

    • Structure: Subject + past form of verb
    • Example: "She visited the museum yesterday." / "I watched a movie last night."
  • Past Continuous Tense

    • Structure: Subject + was/were + verb-ing
    • Example: "I was reading when the phone rang." / "They were sleeping at 10 PM."
  • Future Simple Tense (will)

    • Structure: Subject + will + base verb
    • Example: "I will call you tomorrow." / "They will come to the party."
  • Future with "going to"

    • Structure: Subject + am/are/is + going to + base verb
    • Example: "I’m going to visit my grandparents." / "He is going to study abroad."
  • Present Perfect Simple

    • Structure: Subject + have/has + past participle
    • Example: "I have finished my homework." / "She has lived in this city for five years."
  • Comparatives and Superlatives

    • Comparatives: Subject + verb + adjective + -er / more + adjective (for longer adjectives)
      • Example: "This book is cheaper than that one." / "She is more intelligent than him."
    • Superlatives: The + adjective + -est / most + adjective (for longer adjectives)
      • Example: "This is the tallest building." / "He is the most hardworking person."
  • There is/There are

    • Structure: There + is/are + noun
    • Example: "There is a book on the table." / "There are many people in the park."
  • Can (ability and permission)

    • Structure: Subject + can + base verb
    • Example: "I can swim." / "Can I go to the bathroom?"
  • Some and Any

    • Some: Used in positive statements, offers, and requests.
      • Example: "I have some friends." / "Would you like some tea?"
    • Any: Used in negative statements and questions.
      • Example: "I don’t have any money." / "Do you have any pens?"
  • First Conditional

    • Structure: If + present simple, will + base verb
    • Example: "If it rains, I will stay at home." / "If I see her, I will say hello."
  • Second Conditional

    • Structure: If + past simple, would + base verb
    • Example: "If I were rich, I would travel the world." / "If she studied more, she would pass the exam."
  • Prepositions of Place and Time

    • Examples: "in," "on," "at"
    • "The book is on the table." / "We have a meeting at 3 PM." / "I live in New York."
  • Questions with Wh- words

    • Examples: "What," "Where," "When," "Why," "How"
    • "What is your name?" / "Where do you live?" / "How are you?"

Types of Institutions

Belizean Studies

Name: ________________

Class: ________________

Date: _________________

 

Instructions: Select one type of institution that best describes the case scenario. 

 

 

Recreational                                  Economic                                      Religious 

Educational                                     Political 

 

 

  1. Electoral Commissions: Electoral commissions are responsible for organizing and conducting elections. They ensure the fairness, transparency, and integrity of the electoral process__________________
  2. Sports Clubs: A local sports club organizes various sports activities such as soccer, basketball, and tennis. It provides opportunities for individuals to engage in physical exercise, develop teamwork skills, and compete in friendly matches.__________
  3. Businesses: Businesses range from small enterprises to multinational corporations. They produce goods or provide services, create employment opportunities, and contribute to economic growth _________________.
  4. Gyms and Fitness Centers: These institutions provide fitness equipment, exercise classes, and personal training services to help individuals maintain their physical fitness and improve their overall well-being._____________________
  5. Religious Organizations: Religious organizations, such as religious orders, missionary groups, and interfaith organizations, engage in various religious and social activities. They promote religious teachings, charitable work, and community service _____________________
  6. Public and Private Schools: These institutions offer formal education to students from kindergarten to high school. They follow a structured curriculum and provide a learning environment for academic and personal growth ______________________.
  7. Colleges and Universities: Colleges and universities provide higher education and offer a wide range of academic programs and degrees. They promote research, critical thinking, and professional development.________________________
  8. Local Government: Local government institutions, such as city councils or town boards, are responsible for making decisions and implementing policies at the local level. They address issues related to public services, infrastructure development, and community welfare ______________________.
  9. Political Parties: Political parties are organizations that represent different ideologies and compete for political power. They play a vital role in shaping public opinion, mobilizing voters, and influencing policy agendas ___________________________
  10. Adult Education Programs: Adult education programs cater to the learning needs of adults, including vocational training, language courses, and continuing education. They support lifelong learning and skill enhancement __________________.
  11. Financial Institutions: Financial institutions, such as banks, credit unions, and investment firms, facilitate the flow of capital, provide financial services, and support economic transactions _____________________.
  12. Trade Associations: Trade associations represent specific industries or sectors and work to promote the interests of their members. They provide a platform for collaboration, advocacy, and knowledge sharing _________________________.
  13. Places of Worship: Churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues are places of worship where individuals gather for religious ceremonies, prayers, and community activities____________.
  14. Religious Education Institutions: These institutions provide religious education and training to individuals, such as Sunday schools, seminaries, and religious colleges ______________.
  15. Town or County Recreation Departments: These departments offer a wide range of recreational programs and facilities for community members. They may organize events like summer camps, swimming lessons, and fitness classes to promote an active and healthy lifestyle.____________________________

 

 

Life 2e Elementary Unit 4

English

Complete each sentence with the correct phrase from the list. There is one phrase you do not need.

do online shopping

go for a walk

have a coffee

make phone calls

meet friends

read a book

 

     1.   I don’t have time to go to the shops, so I usually _________________________.

     2.   I _________________________ every morning when I get up.

     3.   I don’t often _________________________ at work. I usually send emails.

     4.   I _________________________ in bed before I go to sleep.

     5.   We _________________________ with our dogs on Saturdays.

 

Choose the correct option.

     6.   Does your son ________ a musical instrument?

a.

do

b.

play

c.

watch

     7.   Can you ________ tennis?

a.

go to

b.

do

c.

play

 

     8.   We often ________ films on TV.

a.

play

b.

watch

c.

do

 

     9.   On Saturdays I always ________ my friends for lunch.

a.

meet

b.

do

c.

play

 

   10.   I ________ computer games with my children but I’m not very good at them.

a.

watch

b.

play

c.

do

 

 

Put the letters in brackets in the correct order and write the sport.

   11.   You need water to do this. (laigins)                                ____________

   12.   You play this game with other people. (stelblabak)          ____________

   13.   This is a famous British sport. (tirceck)                           ____________

   14.   You can do this sport on your own. (gycciln)

____________

   15.   You do this in the sea. (nurfigs)                                      ____________

 

Complete each sentence with the correct option.

   16.   I play the _________________ (concerts / ukulele) in a band.

   17.   In winter when it snows a lot, I like to _________________ (go snowboarding / do some gardening on an allotment).

   18.   My two kids like to play _________________ (frisbee / golf) on the beach in summer.

   19.   I play _________________ (the ukulele / golf) every Saturday morning. I like being outside in the fresh air.

   20.   We have a very good theatre in our town and we _________________ (play frisbee / go to concerts) there as often as we can.

 

Match the two parts of the sentence.

a.

Taekwondo.

b.

golf.

c.

friends.

d.

football?

e.

swimming.

 

 

   21.   Does he play ________

 

   22.   When it’s hot we love going ________

 

   23.   I love doing ________

 

   24.   My dad likes playing ________

 

   25.   At the weekend they often meet ________

 

 

Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets.

 

   26.   I don’t like ____________ when the sea is cold. (swim)

   27.   Do you like ____________ in the snow? (drive)

   28.   We love ____________ late on Sunday mornings. (sleep)

   29.   Bertie doesn’t like ____________. (study)

   30.   Does Sayid like ____________ ? (travel)

 

Choose the correct option.

   31.   ________ go to the theatre. It’s expensive!

a.

I often don’t

b.

I don’t often

c.

Often don’t I

 

   32.   ________ on holiday in the winter.

a.

Go we never

b.

We never go

c.

Never we go

 

   33.   ________ late at the weekend.

a.

usually gets up David

b.

David gets up usually

c.

David usually gets up

 

 

   34.   ________ their homework before they watch television.

a.

Our children always do

b.

Our children do always

c.

Always do our children

 

   35.   ________ dinner at a good restaurant in town.

a.

Sometimes have we

b.

Sometimes we have

c.

We have sometimes

 

 

Are the following sentences correct? Choose T (True) or F (False). Correct the incorrect sentences.

 

   36.   We visit once a month our parents.

___________________________________________________________________

   37.   I walk my dog every evening.

___________________________________________________________________

 

   38.   I twice a week see my best friend.

___________________________________________________________________

   39.   You visit how often your grandmother?

___________________________________________________________________

   40.   She goes running once a week.

___________________________________________________________________

 

Complete each sentence with the words in brackets in the correct order.

 

   41.   _________________________ swim ? (can / how fast / you)

   42.   _________________________ cook? (your husband / can)

   43.   My children _________________________. (Spanish / speak / very well / can)

   44.   _________________________ to London for the weekend? (your brother / can / come)

   45.   ________________________________________ in the dark? (can / how well / cats / see)

 

Read. Choose T (True) or F (False).

 

Alan:

What are you looking at?

Pauline:

It’s a website for volunteer jobs in the summer.

Alan:

That sounds interesting.

Pauline:

Yes, but I don’t know what I’m good at. Any ideas?

Alan:

Well, you like being with children and you’re an English language student.

Pauline:

What do you mean? Do you think I can teach English to children?

Alan:

Why not? Is there a job like that on the site?

Pauline:

Yes. It’s in Africa somewhere. But it doesn’t say where. It’s for six months.

Alan:

You’re free to go for six months. Why don’t you apply online and see what it’s all about?

Pauline:

Hmm, maybe.

Alan:

You’re also good at sports. Have you thought about being a sports coach on a summer camp?

Pauline:

That’s a good idea. I’m sure I could get a job in England rather than going all the way to Africa.

Alan:

There are so many camps all over the UK in the summer and you could work anywhere you want. I think the accommodation is free, and meals are also provided I believe. The British Activity Providers Association (BAPA) accredits 100 summer camps in the UK and Europe. They have camps all over England and in France too.

Pauline:

I think that’s a great idea because I love sports!

Alan:

I want to apply to teach on a climbing camp, because that’s what I like doing the best in my free time.

Pauline:

Yes, that sounds perfect for you!

 

 

   46.   Pauline wants to get a job in the summer.

a. True

b. False

   47.   Alan doesn’t think getting a job is a good idea.

a. True

b. False

   48.   Alan thinks Pauline would like a job with children.

a. True

b. False

   49.   Pauline knows where the teaching job is in Africa.

a. True

b. False

   50.   Pauline isn’t very interested in the job teaching English.

a. True

b. False

Read the conversation. Which statements are fact and which statements are someone’s opinion? Choose the correct answers.

 

Alan:

What are you looking at?

Pauline:

It’s a website for volunteer jobs in the summer.

Alan:

That sounds interesting.

Pauline:

Yes, but I don’t know what I’m good at. Any ideas?

Alan:

Well, you like being with children and you’re an English language student.

Pauline:

What do you mean? Do you think I can teach English to children?

Alan:

Why not? Is there a job like that on the site?

Pauline:

Yes. It’s in Africa somewhere. But it doesn’t say where. It’s for six months.

Alan:

You’re free to go for six months. Why don’t you apply online and see what it’s all about?

Pauline:

Hmm, maybe.

Alan:

You’re also good at sports. Have you thought about being a sports coach on a summer camp?

Pauline:

That’s a good idea. I’m sure I could get a job in England rather than going all the way to Africa.

Alan:

There are so many camps all over the UK in the summer and you could work anywhere you want. I think the accommodation is free, and meals are also provided I believe. The British Activity Providers Association (BAPA) accredits 100 summer camps in the UK and Europe. They have camps all over England and in France too.

Pauline:

I think that’s a great idea because I love sports!

Alan:

I want to apply to teach on a climbing camp, because that’s what I like doing the best in my free time.

Pauline:

Yes, that sounds perfect for you!

 

 

   51.   Pauline would have to work for at least six months if she took the teaching job.

a.

fact

b.

someone’s opinion

 

   52.   You’re also good at sports.

a.

fact

b.

someone’s opinion

 

   53.   I am sure I could get a job in England rather than going all the way to Africa.

a.

fact

b.

someone’s opinion

 

   54.   The British Activity Providers Association (BAPA) supports 100 summer camps in the UK and Europe.

a.

fact

b.

someone’s opinion

 

   55.   They have camps all over England and in France too.

a.

fact

b.

someone’s opinion

 

Match the word to the correct meaning.

 

Alan:

What are you looking at?

Pauline:

It’s a website for volunteer jobs in the summer.

Alan:

That sounds interesting.

Pauline:

Yes, but I don’t know what I’m good at. Any ideas?

Alan:

Well, you like being with children and you’re an English language student.

Pauline:

What do you mean? Do you think I can teach English to children?

Alan:

Why not? Is there a job like that on the site?

Pauline:

Yes. It’s in Africa somewhere. But it doesn’t say where. It’s for six months.

Alan:

You’re free to go for six months. Why don’t you apply online and see what it’s all about?

Pauline:

Hmm, maybe.

Alan:

You’re also good at sports. Have you thought about being a sports coach on a summer camp?

Pauline:

That’s a good idea. I’m sure I could get a job in England rather than going all the way to Africa.

Alan:

There are so many camps all over the UK in the summer and you could work anywhere you want. I think the accommodation is free, and meals are also provided I believe. The British Activity Providers Association (BAPA) accredits 100 summer camps in the UK and Europe. They have camps all over England and in France too.

Pauline:

I think that’s a great idea because I love sports!

Alan:

I want to apply to teach on a climbing camp, because that’s what I like doing the best in my free time.

Pauline:

Yes, that sounds perfect for you!

 

a.

a place where you live or stay

b.

exactly right for a person or a situation

c.

the sport of going up mountains or cliffs

d.

to write to ask for something, e.g. a job or a place on a course

e.

someone whose job is to teach people to improve at a sport, skill, or school subject

 

 

   56.   apply

 

   57.   coach

 

   58.   accommodation

 

   59.   climbing

 

   60.   perfect

 

Listen. Choose T (True) or F (False). Audio 2.04

 

   61.   The speaker teaches English to students who are native English speakers.

a. True

b. False

   62.   The speaker is living in the UK at the moment.

a. True

b. False

   63.   The speaker liked working in Asia.

a. True

b. False

   64.   The speaker was happy to work in the evenings in South Korea.

a. True

b. False

   65.   Many kids continue learning at other schools after regular school.

a. True

b. False

 

Listen. Complete the sentences with the correct information.

 

   66.   The older kids finish their evening studies at ____________ .

   67.   It’s not easy to teach the kids in the evenings because they feel ____________.

   68.   The food in South Korea is ____________ but quite spicy.

   69.   In winter the people in South Korea eat cold ____________ and ____________.

   70.   In Thailand, you need to be careful with the food because it can be ____________.

 

Choose the correct option.

 

   72.   Ben’s Café is good. ________

a.

Can we meet it?

b.

Can we meet one?

c.

Can we meet there?

   73.   I need a new phone. ________

a.

There is very old.

b.

This one is very old.

c.

Him is very old.

 

   74.   Do you like Thai food? ________

a.

I eat it quite often.

b.

I eat there quite often.

c.

I eat one quite often.

 

   75.   Susan has too much work. ________

a.

Could you help it, please?

b.

Could you help her, please?

c.

Could you help there, please?

 

 

Match the two parts of the sentence.

a.

dogs?

b.

swim?

c.

at football?

d.

French well.

e.

at maths.

 

 

   76.   I can speak ________

 

   77.   Are you good ________

 

   78.   Do you like ________

 

   79.   I’m not very good ________

 

   80.   How well can you ______

 

Present Simple vs Present Continuous

Grammar - Language Arts

🌴 GRAMMAR ISLAND ADVENTURE 🌴

 

Name: _______________________ Date: _____________

 

Task 1. Choose the correct word. 🔍

Пример: I (go / am going) to school every day. → go

1. She ( reads / is reading ) a book now.

2. We ( play / are playing ) football every Sunday.

3. Look! The cat ( sleeps / is sleeping ) on the chair.

4. He ( drinks / is drinking ) milk every morning.

5. Listen! My sister ( sings / is singing ) a song.

Task 2. Put the words in the correct box. 📦

Пример: now → Present Continuous

Words: now, every day, at the moment, always, today, on Mondays

Present Simple Present Continuous

(every day, always, on Mondays) (now, at the moment, today)

1. ________________ 1. ________________

2. ________________ 2. ________________

3. ________________ 3. ________________

 

Task 3. Find and fix the mistake. ✏️

Пример: I am go to school now. → I am going to school now.

1. He are playing football.

   → ________________________________

2. She drink tea every day.

   → ________________________________

3. We is watching TV now.

   → ________________________________

4. They goes to the park on Sundays.

   → ________________________________

 

Task 4. Choose the right answer. ✅

1. My brother _______ a comic now.

   · A) reads

   · B) is reading

2. I _______ to music every evening.

   · A) listen

   · B) am listening

3. The girls _______ in the pool at the moment.

   · A) swim

   · B) are swimming

4. _______ he _______ his homework every day?

   · A) Do / do

   · B) Does / do

🎉 GREAT JOB! YOU ARE A GRAMMAR HERO! 🎉

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