Features of city life & too/enough · Natural features & used to · Prepositions & Articles · Make and respond to excuses · Listening · Reading · Writing
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7A
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Vocabulary + Grammar
7A · Features of city life & too / enough
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City life: cycle paths, nightlife, pollution...too and enough
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🏙️ City life
⚖️ too/enough
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1Choose the correct alternatives.
1. This is a great to live in. There are lots of good schools and shops nearby.
2. It's dangerous to ride a bike in the city centre because there aren't any paths.
3. They're building some new in the town centre.
4. The flat's in a really location, next to the park.
5. I buy bread and milk from the shop.
6. I met my new yesterday — they've moved into the flat next to mine.
7. I love living in a big city — the is great!
8. It's noisy here because of all the .
2Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
1. Our city needs a better system, to help people travel.
2. It's easy to travel by bike in our town because we have a lot of .
3. There's a lot of traffic in our city and the is really bad.
4. It's sad that a lot of shops closed when the big supermarket opened in our town.
5. Yesterday, new moved into the house next door.
6. Gemma has lived in this for ten years. She really enjoys living here.
7. The house is in a good because it's close to my daughter's school.
8. My is on the fourth floor of the building.
9. This area is popular with students because the is great.
10. I don't want to drive into town because there's a lot of .
3Choose the correct alternatives.
1. A: Can you make everyone some tea? B: I'm sorry, there aren't tea bags.
2. A: Did you buy that shirt you liked? B: No, because it was small.
3. A: Are you finished and ready to go home? B: I can't because I have work to do.
4. A: Can I pack my things in your suitcase? B: No, you can't, because I have clothes.
5. A: Can you carry this heavy box? B: No, I can't, because I'm not .
6. A: Did you go to the concert last night? B: No, I didn't, because I was .
7. A: Are you going on holiday this summer? B: No, I'm not, because I don't have .
8. A: Are you happy with your hotel room? B: No, we're not, because it's .
4Complete the sentences with too, too many or too much.
1. There are people on this bus. It's very crowded!
2. The things in this shop are expensive. Let's go to another shop.
3. I made mistakes, so I failed my driving test.
4. I can't study because there's noise!
5. I hope the film isn't long because I want to go to bed early.
6. I feel that there's work and that I will never finish it!
7. It's difficult to cycle on the roads because there are cars.
8. I think it's far to walk and that we should get a taxi.
5Correct the mistake in each sentence — type the correction.
1. Do you think the house is enough big for us? →
2. Holly says there is food enough for the party. →
3. There aren't enough time for us to catch the train. →
4. Many cities don't have enough spaces big. →
5. Those jeans aren't enough long for your legs! →
6. Do we haven't enough food for everyone? →
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7B
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Vocabulary + Grammar
7B · Natural features & used to
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Natural features: mountain, forest, stream...used to for past habits
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🏞️ Nature
⏳ used to
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1Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
beachforesthillmountainoceanriverstreamwood
1. One day, I want to climb a in the Himalayas.
2. There's a huge near my house. I love walking there among all the trees.
3. When I was a child, I used to jump over the little at the end of our garden.
4. Sometimes I go fishing with my dad. We don't live near the sea, so we go to a nearby .
5. I want to sail across the in my new boat!
6. Let's go on holiday to Greece. We can relax on the and enjoy the sunshine.
7. There's a small behind my house. The trees are beautiful and there are lots of interesting birds and insects.
8. We went for a walk in the countryside today and climbed a big . It took us half an hour!
2Choose the correct alternatives.
1. We spent our holiday on the and lay in the sun.
2. In the Maldives, you can sometimes see whales in the .
3. There are so many trees in this ! It will be easy to get lost!
4. Our house is at the top of the .
5. This runs through the valley into the river.
6. We love going boating on the in the park.
7. It took me five days to climb the .
8. You can swim in the all year because it's always warm.
9. The elephants visit the every night to drink water.
10. Let's go for a walk in the . I love the smell of the trees at this time of year.
3Choose the correct alternatives.
1. Before he lived in the city, Noah live with his family on a farm.
2. We listen to classical music, but now we love it!
3. Frank think school was difficult and he was quite unhappy.
4. Did you cycle to work every day?
5. Roger cook at all, but now he tries new recipes every day.
6. Did Sue and Fred live in the Bahamas?
7. I go to the gym every day, but I'm too busy now.
8. My grandmother like walking in the woods because she loved doing exercise.
4Rewrite the sentences using used to, didn't use to or did...use to.
1. As a child, I lived near the sea. → As a child, I used to live near the sea. (example)
2. Did you ever swim in the lake when you were young? →
3. My brother had purple hair and a big beard. →
4. We were really good friends, but now we don't speak at all. →
5. Did Crystal work for your family? →
6. The giraffes didn't come into the forest before. →
7. We wrote letters, but now we only write emails. →
8. I didn't enjoy cooking, but now I love it. →
5Correct the mistake in each sentence — type the correction.
1. Did you used to cycle to school or get the bus? →
2. My teachers used to shouting at me when I didn't do my homework. →
3. My brother didn't use eat green vegetables. It made my mum really angry. →
4. What did you use to doing before you started work here? →
5. I use to know lots of people in my neighbourhood, but they've moved away now. →
6. When I was at school, we used do a big test every week. →
7. Nick don't use to enjoy his job, but now he loves it! →
8. Sam be used to less fit than she is now. →
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7C
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Vocabulary + Grammar
7C · Prepositions & Articles
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Prepositions of place: behind, between, under...Articles: a, an, the, no article
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📍 Prepositions
📰 Articles
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1Choose the correct option, a, b or c.
1. When you arrive, please put your bags ___ the corner of the room.
2. The post office is ___ the bank, so you need to cross the road.
3. Put your pencil ___ your desk when you finish the exam.
4. I was waiting ___ the cinema for ages, but you didn't come.
5. Many old cities have tunnels ___ their streets.
6. We used to live ___ each other at university.
7. There's a beautiful old lamp ___ the room.
8. You can't see it, but ___ that big building is a small lake.
9. Your bag is where you left it — ___ the bed and the wardrobe.
10. There's a small botanical garden ___ the train station, which is very unusual.
2Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
behindbetweenin front ofin the cornerin the middle ofnext toonoppositeunder
1. The house is opposite the cathedral, so we have a great view of it. (example)
2. Can you all sit each other in a circle?
3. We keep our suitcases top of the wardrobe.
4. The cat was hiding the sofa because it was scared.
5. Have you seen the new statue the square?
6. During the race, I tried to get the others, but they were too fast.
7. The train stopped two stations for a long time.
8. You'll find the new clothes lines of the shop.
9. I like to sit the big tree in the garden when it's very sunny.
3Choose the correct alternatives.
1. There's new film at the cinema. Do you want to see it this weekend?
2. We can buy flowers for your aunt at the station.
3. I lost new jumper I told you about yesterday.
4. I need to get appointment at the dentist today because my tooth really hurts!
5. There's cash machine next to the tourist information office.
6. Lots of people are very worried about the environment.
7. I enjoy listening to music with my friends.
8. They built a new house on corner of our street.
9. Our home has large garden with lots of trees.
10. I like to have a lot of space at home.
4Complete the conversations with a, an, the or no article (type a / an / the / –).
Dialogue 1
A: Hi, Aaron. Did you know our neighbour has got 1 new dog?
B: Hello, Beci. No, I didn't know about 2 dog. Oh dear! I don't like 3 animals.
A: Oh! I didn't know that. 4 dog is really well trained, so I don't think it will be a problem.
Dialogue 2
A: Hi, Georgia. Tell me all about your new flat.
B: Hi, Miriam! I really love my new flat. There's 5 big garden and lots of 6 space outside.
A: Oh, wow! How many 7 rooms has it got?
B: There are 8 four rooms and 9 big bathroom. 10 bathroom has 11 amazing shower!
Dialogue 3
A: Hello, Bella. How was 12 party last weekend?
B: Oh, it was great. My mum baked me 13 huge cake.
A: Really! I love 14 birthday cakes. Did lots of 15 people come to your party?
B: Oh, yes. Lots of my friends came, but I missed you, of course!
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7D
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Functional Language
7D · Make and respond to excuses
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I'm afraid... / It doesn't matter / Never mind
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🙇 Excuses
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1Put the words in the correct order to make sentences (drag chips).
3. afraid / I'm / didn't / I / computer / me / my / bring / with
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4. I / meet / you're / I'm / sorry / later / busy / so / can't
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5. can't / sorry / book club / come / can't / tonight / I / to
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2Choose the correct alternatives.
a. It doesn't . I can pay for the tickets.
b. No . I can tell you all about it tomorrow.
c. Never . How about tomorrow night instead?
d. Don't about it. We've got enough time.
e. That's all . We can write in our notebooks.
3Match responses a–e (Ex. 2) with sentences 1–5 (Ex. 1) — type the letter.
1. I'm really sorry I'm late.
2. I'm sorry I don't have enough money.
3. I'm afraid I didn't bring my computer with me.
4. I'm busy so I can't meet you later, sorry.
5. I can't come to book club tonight, sorry.
4Complete the conversations with the words in the box.
afraidcan'tmatterneverreallysorryworriesworry
1. A: Morning Kate. B: Hi Jane. I'm really 1 but I have to work late today, so I can't come for a drink after work later. A: Don't 2 about it. I'm quite tired, so I'll probably go straight home.
2. A: Hi Jonathan. Is everything OK? B: Hey Andy. Um... I'm 3 I forgot to bring your birthday present. A: It doesn't 4 — I'm just happy to see you!
3. A: Hi there. Do you want to come to an art exhibition with me on Saturday? B: Sorry, I 5. I'm going on holiday on Friday. A: 6 mind. Next time!
4. A: I'm 7 sorry but I think I have broken your TV remote control. B: No 8. It's probably just the battery!
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7E
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Listening + Reading + Writing
7E · Unit 7 Skills
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Listening: a meeting about a graffiti projectReading: life on a canal boatWriting: an email to a friend
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🎧 Listening
📖 Reading
✍️ Writing
7.01
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1Listen to a meeting about a graffiti project. Does everyone in the meeting think the project is a good idea?
2Listen again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
3aChoose the correct alternatives.
1. Tony in the town.
2. Elisabeth the idea of graffiti.
3. Elisabeth says that graffiti art.
4. Tony says that graffiti is Francis Bacon.
5. Tony believes that the art students create interesting art.
6. Elisabeth is worried that tourists will visit the town.
7. The woman says that graffiti bring colour to the streets.
8. The man says that we if other young people can do graffiti well.
1Read the article about life on a canal boat. Choose the best title.
2Read the article again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
3Read the article again. Answer the questions (short answer).
1. Why is life on a boat attractive?
2. What's the problem for half the year when you live on a boat?
3. What rule do you need to follow when you're travelling on a boat?
4. What does the writer say is difficult in paragraph 3?
5. What's the problem with staying in one place all the time?
6. Why can it be better to buy an old boat?
7. How much cheaper can it be living in a boat than a flat or house?
8. What do you need to do if things break?
4Find words in the text with the opposite meaning. The first letter is given.
1. noisy — q (paragraph 1)
2. grey — c (paragraph 1)
3. ugly — b (paragraph 2)
4. cheap — e (paragraph 3)
5. save — s (paragraph 5)
6. break — f (paragraph 6)
1Read the email. Why is Johnny writing to Pete?
2Read the email again. Choose the correct alternatives.
1. Johnny and Pete live in the .
2. Johnny spends a lot of time because of the weather.
3. Sophie has been working in her job for a time.
4. Johnny to have a holiday in August.
5. Johnny wants to visit the .
6. Pete in London.
3Informal phrases: which phrases does Johnny use in his email?
From the Focus box, Johnny uses: "Great to hear from you." · "Everything's fine here." · "(Sophie's new job) sounds fantastic!" · "Bye for now." — these are typical informal email phrases for sharing news and signing off.
4Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
byecan'thearissoundstakethings
1. Hi there, how are with you?
2. The festival you wrote about fantastic. Let's go together!
3. Let's speak soon. care.
4. Don't worry about us, everything fine here.
5. I believe you've got a new puppy!
6. It's been a long time, and it's really great to from you again.
7. Let's meet on Sunday. for now.
✍️Prepare & Write
You're going to write an email to a friend or family member to give them your news and plan to visit them. Make notes: What is your news? What news would you like to ask about? What is your plan to visit them? Then write your email using the informal phrases from the Focus box. Student's own answer — not auto-scored.