The town I live in is called Amira. It's very , more than 2,000 years, in fact! I've lived here for ten years now. It's a very place, with lots of people and noise. There's a mix of old and buildings and there are many tourist sites which everybody likes to visit during the summer. There's also a beach close to the centre where you can relax. There are lots of festivals in spring time, with music and dancing, so it's quite at that time of year. The big parties in the city centre make the streets very — there's so much rubbish! But it's only for a short time, so it's not really a problem. I think everyone should come and visit my town. It's because there are so many things to do, and the sun always shines!
3Put the words in the correct order to make sentences (drag chips).
1. to phone friends / it's easier / than to write emails
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2. than English / maths / is more difficult / my sister thinks
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3. than riding a bike / is worse for the environment / driving a car
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4. is less boring / working with other people / than working alone / I think
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5. they say that / than the old theatre / is uglier / the new theatre
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6. than it was before / is cleaner now / the river
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7. as / is not / this class / as easy / the last class
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8. your city / weather / has better / than mine
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9. faster than / Brigit doesn't run / her sister
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10. than my laptop / my mobile was / less expensive
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4Complete the sentences with the comparative form of the adjectives in brackets.
1. The street is (noisy) now because of the new student houses.
2. This area is (beautiful) and (peaceful) than the centre of town.
3. Homes in cities are often (not big) homes in villages.
4. I think that small towns are (good) places to live in than big cities.
5. Walking home alone late at night is (safe) than walking with other people.
6. Cities with cheap public transport can be (popular) than cities with expensive buses and trains.
7. This area is (old) than the area where I live.
8. The gym is (busy) during the week than at the weekend.
9. My old home was (not modern) my new home.
10. This city is (interesting) to visit in summer than in winter.
2. We ate a lot every morning because breakfast was .
3. Oh wow, look at the lovely sea from our window!
4. We're going to hire a car — is there free ?
5. It's a four- hotel: it's got a swimming pool and really good restaurant!
6. Check is at 10 a.m. tomorrow, so don't sleep too late!
7. Shall we go on an tour to the capital city tomorrow?
8. There's a 24-hour , so you can arrive at any time.
3Choose the correct alternatives.
1. The / exciting thing on holiday was when we saw the elephants.
2. We climbed / mountain on the island.
3. That was the / interesting film of them all!
4. I think the / option is to go camping.
5. This is the / room in the hotel.
6. The airport transfer is the / difficult option. We go straight to the airport.
7. It was the / meal we ate on holiday!
8. The / we walked was 20 kilometres!
9. Our room has the / sea view in the hotel.
10. This is / noisiest restaurant in town.
4Complete the text with the superlative form of the adjectives in brackets.
Near to Odetta, which is (old) town in the area, you can find (high) mountains in the country. At the bottom of these mountains, we also have (big) forest in the country. Visitors can get lost in there if they don't take a good map!
There are lots of hotels in this area. (expensive) hotel is near the nature park. It doesn't cost a lot because the rooms are quite small. (expensive) hotel, called 'The Prandor', is next to the lake in the middle of the forest. It costs a lot because every room has a wonderful full view. People say that the hotel has (beautiful) view in the country because you can see the forest, the lake and the mountains all at the same time. This hotel is also (popular) one in the area. Many people choose to stay there.
There are a lot of walks in the mountains, but it is important to be safe. (safe) option is to walk with a local guide. Many people say that the top of the mountains is (peaceful) place in the area. You can only hear the birds and the wind in the trees!
5Correct the mistake in each sentence — type the correct word.
e.g. This is easiest way to get to the hotel. → the easiest
1. This is easiest way to get to the hotel. →
2. I'm having most worst holiday! It's so boring here. →
3. The more interesting place I've been to is Antarctica. →
4. Why did you book the least small room in the hotel? →
5. The most better restaurants are in this road. →
6. It's the quieter hotel in the city, but it's also the most boring. →
7. Hostels aren't always a cheapest option. →
8. This hotel is the more beautiful one on the island. →
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3C
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Vocabulary + Grammar
3C · Verb phrases & Present perfect (ever/never)
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Verb phrases: learn, fall asleep, share...Present perfect with ever and never
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🎬 Verb phrases
✅ Present perfect
✓ Check
1Choose the correct alternatives.
1. Children / to swim at school.
2. I never / asleep on the bus. I always read a book.
3. She can't / sushi with chopsticks.
4. Can you / our meal tonight? I'm tired!
5. They want to / skiing in the winter.
6. We can / our holiday photos online.
7. He / his bike to work every day.
8. Let's / the British Museum when we go to London.
2Complete the sentences with the verbs in the box.
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1. I couldn't asleep last night because I wasn't tired.
2. I would like to a sports car one day.
3. Let's the film on my tablet.
4. I don't want to a meal this evening. Let's go out.
5. My brother asked me to skiing with him next winter.
6. Try not to your leg when you go skiing!
7. The students want to to speak English very well.
8. Some people want to on TV, but I don't.
3aComplete the missing verbs (present perfect).
1. Has your sister ever w a football match?
2. Have you ever e with chopsticks?
3. Have your friends ever s a bad photo of you online?
4. Have you ever f asleep at the cinema?
5. Has your husband ever l to speak another language?
3bComplete the answers with have, haven't, has or hasn't.
a. Yes, they . I was really embarrassed.
b. No, I . I prefer using a knife and fork!
c. No, she . She hates sport.
d. Yes, he . He learnt to speak a bit of Russian for a business trip.
e. No I . I love watching films.
3cMatch the answers (3b) with the questions (3a).
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4Choose the correct alternatives.
A: Have you / broken a bone?
B: Yes, I / . I broke my arm skiing last year.
A: I haven't / driven a sports car.
B: Really? I / . My sister has one. It's so much fun!
A: I've / learnt how to ride a bike. Now, I think I'm too old to try.
B: No, you're not! I only / how to swim last year.
A: Karen / a great party last weekend. You missed it!
B: Really? I didn't know about it. I've never / to her house.
5Complete the messages with the present perfect or past simple form of the verbs in brackets.
Tina: Hi there! My husband and I have just moved to the area and we are really excited to join this group! We (never live) in this part of London before. We would like to know about good restaurants in the area. (ever eat) at the Italian restaurant Mamma Mia's?
Max: Hi Tina, welcome to the neighbourhood! I (go to) Mamma Mia's once. I (not have) a good experience. I had to wait a long time for my food. (ever try) Indian food? The food at The Blue Sapphire is great!
Holly: Hello, Holly here. I (eat) at Mamma Mia's many times and I think it's wonderful. I don't know what happened when Max went there. My experience is that they are always friendly and helpful. Another good Italian restaurant is Neapolitan.
Richie: Hey Tina. I (never go to) Mamma Mia's, but I (try) The Blue Sapphire last week. The food is amazing! It's more expensive than some other restaurants, but I think it's the best restaurant in the area.
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3D
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Functional Language
3D · Give and respond to news
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Guess what! / That's fantastic! / Sorry to hear that
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📰 News
✓ Check
1Complete the conversation with responses a–f (type the letter).
a) Lucky you! I'd love to move, too. b) Really? Congratulations! Boy or girl? c) That's fantastic! Why did you sell? d) Hi, Stuart! How are things? e) That's awful! Have you spoken to them about it? f) Guess what!
A: Allen! Hi! B:1 Good, thanks. I've just sold my house. A:2 I wanted to move somewhere quieter, with more green spaces. B:3 Why? I thought you liked living there? A:4 I did! But we have new neighbours and they party all night, every night! B: Oh no, sorry to hear that. A:5 We have some good news. B: What? A: Rebecca and I are having a baby! B:6 Thanks! We don't know yet!
2Match sentences 1–8 with responses a–h.
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3E
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Listening + Reading + Writing
3E · Unit 3 Skills
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Listening: Jen and Angus discuss a holidayReading: best places for a winter holidayWriting: review of a day trip
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🎧 Listening
📖 Reading
✍️ Writing
3.01
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1Listen to Jen and Angus discussing a holiday. Write Jen (J), Angus (A) or both (J/A).
1. has been on holiday.
2. likes skiing.
3. has friends who like hot weather.
4. likes being alone.
5. likes talking to people.
6. took lots of photos.
2Listen again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
3aChoose the correct option, a or b.
1. Angus went to Fort William...
2. Jen...
3. Jen is surprised that...
4. Angus...
5. At the end of the conversation...
1Read the blog post. What's it about?
2Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
3Read the blog post again. Complete the sentences about the writer's opinions. Write Gozo (G), Marrakech (M), Las Palmas (LP) or Paphos (P).
1. has the best shopping opportunities.
2. is colder than Paphos.
3. has useful public transport.
4. is the best place to really relax.
5. is a great place to visit at other times of the year, too.
6. is good value for money.
7. is the hottest.
8. has a famous place.
4Look at the underlined words. Choose the option which has a similar meaning.
1. jump on a plane (paragraph 1)
2. comfortable 20°C (paragraph 2)
3. greener (paragraph 2)
4. local people (paragraph 3)
5. the go-to place (paragraph 5)
1Read the review of a day trip. What's the reviewer's opinion of the trip?
2Read the review again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
3Read the Focus box. Then put sentences a–d below in the correct order (type the position 1–4).
Organising ideas: 1 Where, when, who with · 2 General information/positive things · 3 Any problems · 4 Recommendations
a. We weren't happy to pay extra to go into the castle.
b. I booked an organised day trip to Windsor with Happy Tours in May.
c. Windsor is a small and pretty town with a lot of shops and a castle. If you enjoy shopping, sightseeing and culture, you'll love this town!
d. The day trip includes a guided walking tour around the small streets and the castle.
✍️Prepare & Write
Think about a day trip you have taken. Make notes: Where did you go, when, who with? What did you do? What went well and what went badly? What recommendations do you have? Then write your review, organising your ideas clearly. Student's own answer — not auto-scored.