Task 1: Choose the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences. 1. Jason mentioned that he

Task 1: Choose the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences.
1. Jason mentioned that he (intends/plans) to join us later.
2. Steve assured that they (will/would) carry out research on time.
3. We inquired Nick about what he (did/was doing) at seven o’clock in the evening and where he was.
4. The other day, I (spotted/encountered) my cousin in Apple Street. She (walked/was walking) very quickly towards the bank.
5. The boys (have played/have been playing) football for two hours.
6. The Robinsons (have bought/have been buying) a second-hand car and now they drive to work.
7. Helen wanted to know if they (had planted/had been planting) all the flowers.

Task 2: Choose the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences.
1. I know that I (am not praised/am not being praised) at the moment.
2. In many cases, teenagers (are given/are being given) sound advice by their parents and teachers.
3. Coffee (is exported/is being exported) mainly from Brazil.
4. The windows (were cleaned/were being cleaned) last week.
5. The results of the tests (were checked/were being checked) when Martin left the town.

Task 3: Use the article where necessary.
1. The Maldives are a group of small islands forming an independent country in the Indian Ocean.
2. The Suez Canal in Egypt joins the Mediterranean Sea, the Gulf of Suez, and the Red Sea.
3. I had coffee and toast for breakfast.
4. They had a nice breakfast of omelet, cheese, and sausages.
5. Mr. Peck found dinner most satisfying.

Task 4: Use the appropriate participles to complete the sentences.
1. The apples (bought) at the market are very fresh and juicy.
2. Alfred felt tired and (disappointed) by the poor results of this test. He hadn’t achieved what he wanted.
3. The children (playing) football were enjoying the game.
4. The problems (discussed) at the conference concerned everybody.
5. The cottage (built) at the end of the village caught our attention.

Task 5: Use the verbs «beat,» «cut,» «set,» «sign» in the appropriate forms.
1. At the end of his letter, Jim wrote, «I’d better leave now. Love, Jim.»
2. We checked-in at the hotel, hired a taxi, and started for the airport.
3. On the stage, the drummer was keeping the rhythm on the drums.
4. When are you going to check-out of the hotel?
5. She tore the advertisement out of the newspaper.

Task 6: Continue as in the modal and write positive and negative replies.
1. Rob is going to school at the moment. (Steve and Holly) So are Steve and Holly.
2. We can play hockey. (Gerald) Gerald can’t.
3. Greg feels airsick when he travels by plane. (We) We don’t.
4. Mr. Wilson doesn’t play football anymore. (Mr. Green) Neither does Mr. Green.
5. I couldn’t ride a bike in my childhood. (My cousin) My cousin could.

Task 7: Choose the correct words to complete the sentences.
1. Lady Archer was a (beautiful/pretty) woman of about 40 with classical features and an attractive figure.
2. In former days, the (journey/voyage) from Moscow to St. Petersburg lasted about 10-12 hours.
3. Mum, (can/must) I go and play football?
4. On Monday, I (can/have to) get up at half-past six not to be late for work.
5. It will (benefit/do) you only good if you try to (make/do) lunch for the whole family.
6. At first, Philip (made/did) mistakes, but finally, he (did/well) on the exam.