Past continuous & verbs of movement · Transport & because/so/to · Travel & verb patterns · Give directions · Listening · Reading · Writing
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8A
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Grammar + Vocabulary
8A · Past continuous & Verbs of movement
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Past continuous vs past simpleVerbs of movement: around, back, into, over...
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⏳ Past continuous
🏃 Movement
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1Choose the correct alternatives.
1. While I at my desk, a football through my window!
2. I out of my window when I a fox in my garden.
3. I on the ice while I home.
4. While I my lunch, I a loud noise.
5. I you earlier when I .
6. When I home, he TV.
7. She her boyfriend while she around South America.
8. When I first you, you a beautiful dress.
2Complete the sentences with the past simple or past continuous form of the verbs in brackets.
1. I (not go) to the gym yesterday.
2. I (eat) too much yesterday.
3. Sorry, could you repeat that? I (not listen).
4. When I went out, it (rain).
5. My neighbours (argue) when I came home last night.
6. I (injure) my leg while I was playing football.
7. I (not enjoy) the film because some people were talking too loudly.
8. I saw a mouse while I (clean) the house!
9. He (not play) video games last night because he had too much homework.
10. I took some amazing photos while I (travel) in India.
3Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
aagodayslastonceweekwhenwhile
1. I fell over few days ago while I was playing tennis.
2. I lost my job month because the company wasn't making money.
3. I found £50 while I was walking in the street.
4. I fell asleep I was reading my book.
5. I was studying a lot a few weeks , but now I've finished my exams.
6. I don't want Chinese food again! We ate it a few ago.
7. I lost my phone last .
8. It was raining we met.
4Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
aroundaroundbackdownintooutoverup
1. I arrived late and they didn't let me go the theatre.
2. Last summer, we travelled France and saw lots of places.
3. After he fell off his bike, he got slowly.
4. I went ice skating and didn't fall once!
5. I was bored at home, so I went for a walk.
6. I have a headache. I think I'll go and lie .
7. I heard someone say my name, so I turned .
8. If you are busy, I can come later.
5Match the sentence halves.
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8B
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Vocabulary + Grammar
8B · Transport & because, so, to
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Transport verbs: take, rent, get on/off...because, so and to for reasons
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🚕 Transport
🔗 because/so/to
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1Cross out the word that does not go with the verb — type the word that doesn't fit.
e.g. take a ferry / train / car → car
2.rent a car / flight / bike →
3.get out of a taxi / car / bike →
4.park a train / bike / car →
5.miss a bus / car / train →
6.get on a bike / holiday / tram →
7.get in a cable car / bus / car →
8.get off a taxi / bike / plane →
2Choose the correct alternatives.
The worst journey I have had was when I went to Brazil. I was really excited to leave London and discover Rio de Janeiro. Unfortunately, the train to the airport was cancelled, so we our flight and had to wait for the next one. Our plan was to a car when we arrived in Brazil, but this didn't happen. We arrived at 11 p.m., so the car hire place was closed! We had to a taxi. Luckily, there were lots of taxis outside the airport. We were so happy when we the taxi and our driver told us he knew our hotel. Unfortunately, there were a lot of cars on the road, and we got stuck in traffic. After an hour, our driver told us he couldn't continue. We had to the taxi and walk! We had all our bags, so this was really difficult. Luckily, after ten minutes we found a tram stop. We a tram at 12.30 a.m. It was a long journey, but when we the tram we were at the hotel!
3Match the sentence halves.
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4Complete the travel advice with because, so or to.
1. Book your flights early save money.
2. Visit cheap countries you spend less.
3. Use websites find the best prices.
4. Don't travel during school holidays it's more expensive.
5. Stay in hostels they are cheaper than hotels.
6. Don't buy money at the airport it's too expensive.
7. Arrive at the airport early you don't miss your flight.
8. Use a travel company plan where to go.
5Put the words in the correct order to complete the answers (drag chips).
1. A: Why were you late? B: I was late... (car / because / broke / my / down)
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2. A: Why did you take a taxi? B: I took a taxi... (late / wouldn't / so / I / be)
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3. A: Why did you go to Paris? B: I went to Paris... (visit / to / an / friend / old)
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4. A: Why are you crying? B: I'm crying... (view / is / beautiful / the / because)
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5. A: Why are you going out? B: I'm going out... (to / dinner / some / buy / food / for)
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6. A: Why do you walk everywhere? B: I walk everywhere... (stay / can / I / so / healthy)
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8C
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Vocabulary + Grammar
8C · Travel & Verb patterns
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Travel: pack, book, cruise, sightseeing...Verb patterns: want to, enjoy -ing, would like to
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🧳 Travel
🔤 Verb patterns
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1Complete the sentences with the words in the box.
1. When I go on holiday I love new things. Last year I went sailing!
2. We went in Paris. The first thing we saw was the Eiffel Tower of course!
3. My dad's going on an organised of the city. It's good because he always gets lost by himself.
4. I really need to my trip — I'm leaving in two weeks!
5. I'm only going away for two days, so I'll just a small bag.
6. I need to a hotel in London. Can you recommend a good one?
7. I like travelling so I can listen to music and read my book.
8. My parents went on a Mediterranean — they said there were five restaurants on the ship!
9. We went in Tokyo and spent too much money!
2Choose the correct alternatives.
A: I should my bags. I have a flight tomorrow.
B: Really? Where are you going?
A: I'm holiday!
B: Great! Where are you going?
A: Sardinia, in Italy. I my flight six months ago!
B: That sounds lovely. Will it be your first time in Sardinia?
A: Yes, but I'm alone, so I'm a little bit worried.
B: I'm sure you'll be OK.
A: Thanks. I'm on an organised tour so I can see the best parts.
B: Wonderful! I went there a few years ago. It's a beautiful country.
A: I'm so excited! I want to relax, eat good food and shopping!
3Choose the correct alternatives.
1. I travelling by coach.
2. He to visit the museum.
3. We to swim in the sea.
4. I going on city tours.
5. They paying a lot for taxis.
6. What do you to do on holiday this summer?
4Complete the questions with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. Would you like (go) on an organised tour?
2. Do you want (plan) a trip to Spain?
3. Do you enjoy (travel) alone?
4. Don't you hate (pack) your suitcase before a holiday?
5. Do you love (try) new things on holiday?
6. Would you like (go) into town for dinner?
5Write the second sentence so it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the words in brackets.
1. I'd like to try some local food. (want) → I want to try some local food. (example)
2. I like renting a bike on holiday. (enjoy) →
3. I hate travelling by boat. It makes me feel sick. (don't want) →
4. Staying in a hostel is OK with me. (don't mind) →
5. I want to go to the beach tomorrow. (would like) →
6. I really like going on cruises. (love) →
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8D
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Functional Language
8D · Give directions
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Turn left / Go straight on / It's opposite...
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🧭 Directions
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1Choose the correct option, a, b or c.
1. At the roundabout, ___ left.
2. You'll ___ a big cinema on the right.
3. It's on ___ left, next to the bank.
4. The park is ___ the hotel.
5. ___ straight on at the traffic lights.
6. After the cinema, ___ the third left.
7. The police station is at the ___ of the road.
8. The museum is ___ to the park.
2Complete the conversations with on, at or to.
Dialogue 1
A: I'm looking for the main train station. Can you help me?
B: Sure. Go straight 1 past the station. 2 the roundabout, turn left. You'll see it 3 the left. It's next 4 a big supermarket.
A: Great, thanks!
Dialogue 2
A: I'm lost! I need to get to the library.
B: Go straight 5 past the park. The police station is 6 the right. Then take the fourth road 7 the left. You'll find the library 8 the end of the road.
Dialogue 3
A: Can you tell me how to get to Oliver's Books, please?
B: Oh yes, I know it. Turn left 9 the hospital. Go straight 10 for about 300 metres. You'll see a big supermarket 11 the right. Oliver's Books is opposite the supermarket.
Dialogue 4
A: Excuse me, I'm looking for the shopping mall. It used to be right here, 12 the left!
B: Yes, it's moved. Don't worry, it's easy to find. 13 the next roundabout, take the third exit. Then take the second road 14 the left. You'll see a big fire station and the shopping mall is next 15 the fire station.
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8E
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Listening + Reading + Writing
8E · Unit 8 Skills
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Listening: Jane and Sam discuss map appsReading: We've travelled far!Writing: a dream holiday blog post
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🎧 Listening
📖 Reading
✍️ Writing
8.01
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1Listen to Jane and Sam discussing map apps. How do they feel about using them?
2Listen again. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
3aChoose the correct option, a, b or c.
1. Sam wants to know why Jane has got ___.
2. Sam ___.
3. They used a map app called Find it 'n' Follow it because ___.
4. At first, Sam said it was ___ to use the map app.
5. The start of the journey was ___.
6. The problem was that the map app gave them ___.
7. The road they were driving along got ___.
8. Sam ___ map apps.
1Read the article about travelling. Which topic isn't mentioned?
2Read the article. Are the sentences true (T) or false (F)?
3Read the article again. Choose the correct alternatives.
1. Long ago, people used to travel in way from today.
2. People of ages travel these days.
3. About eight million people are every day.
4. When people started to travel in aeroplanes, people travelled in ships.
5. In the past, some people travelled because they to do business.
6. You to be rich to travel.
7. These days, lots of people travelling.
8. In the future, people travel to the moon.
4Match the words and phrases in bold in the text with definitions 1–5.
1. flying
2. many
3. a hundred years
4. in place of
5. easy to do
1Read Helen's blog post about her holiday. Answer the questions.
1. What country is she in?
2. What transport is she using?
3. When is she leaving the South Island?
2Read the blog post again. Put the events in Helen's holiday in the correct order.
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3Time expressions in the blog post
The blog uses these time expressions: Today, This morning, Last week, last Monday, last Wednesday, last Friday, the day before yesterday, Tomorrow, next week, the week after next, The day after tomorrow. Notice how they show past, present and future events.
4Choose the correct alternatives.
1. , we're going on a boat trip down the Mekong river.
2. We arrived in the South of France .
3. , I got up early to go fishing.
4. , I'm relaxing in the park.
5. We drove to Bondi Beach .
6. , we're flying to Japan.
7. , we were skiing in the mountains.
8. We've organised a picnic at the lake .
✍️Prepare & Write
You're going to write a blog post about a dream holiday you are having. Decide where you are, then complete travel notes with interesting places and activities for each day. Write your latest blog post: the day is Sunday 18th August. Say what you're doing today, describe what you've done recently and talk about your future plans, using time expressions. Student's own answer — not auto-scored.