Working holidays
Well, in many countries some organisations build homes for
people in need. You don’t have to be a builder or an architect
to join. Lots of students like you help build and paint houses
and even plant trees and _lowers in gardens! Don’t worry if it’s
your _irst time. Working holidays are for everyone.
Everything you do can make a big di_ference. You can help
for as many days of the week as you want. Even helping for
one day during your holiday is important. You can join alone
or bring your friends. You can help people abroad or even in
your own area. Just ask and _ind out where. You’ll be surprised
to see how many people near you need your help. It costs as
little as €20 and food is usually free. Also, there are lots of fun
activities in the evenings after a long day’s work!
Find an organisation near you and join today. You can change
somebody’s life!
Have you ever thought about having fun
and helping people during your holidays?
1. You must have experience to go on a working holiday.
2. Only adults can go on working holidays.
3. You have to help during the whole of your holidays.
4. You can help people in other countries, too.
5. On working holidays, you have to work in the evenings.
C. Complete with the phrases a-e.
1. Andy Hey Mark. How are you?
Mark Not so well, Andy.
Andy Why? What happened?
Mark (1) I’ve been a little unlucky lately.
Andy What do you mean?
Mark Well, on Monday I woke up at 10, so I went to
work late. (2) , my boss is very
understanding, so I was shocked when he
told me to leave and never come back.
(3) , I lost my job.
Andy Oh no! That’s horrible! Did you try to talk to
him?
Mark Yes, but he didn’t want to listen.
Andy I’m so sorry to hear that.
a. my opinion b. I suppose c. In other words d. In general e. For instance
2. Bob In (4) , we should try to protect
the environment in any way we can.
Steve I agree. There are lots of things we can do.
(5) , we can recycle, use public
transport and save energy.
Bob We can also plant trees and save water.
B. Match. Then use the phrases to complete the sentences 1_5.
1. Why don’t you like basketball? You can
exercise and have fun at the same time.
2. Peter is very excited because he’s going to
next weekend. I hope he wins.
3. I always my sister’s when I
have a problem.
4. I have decided to so I don’t want any
chocolate.
5. Mike’s weight is ideal, but he must start going to the gym
to .
1. keep
2. go on
3. take part in
4. take up
5. follow
a. advice
b. a sport
c. fit
d. a diet
e. a tournament
C. Choose a, b or c.
Dear Matt,
How are you? I’m great. I (1) you for five months! When (2) you? Guess
what! I’m in the local water polo team. Can you believe it? After you (3) for
Canada five months ago, I (4) to join the local sports club. Three of my friends
are in the water polo team and they (5) it. So I joined and it’s amazing! Actually,
we (6) seven games since February and our coach is very pleased. Of course,
it can be very tiring sometimes. We always (7) for about half an hour before
we start practice. I can’t say it’s an easy sport but it’s fantastic. Next month we (8)
against another local team, the Tigers.
Well, that’s all for now. Write back and tell me your news.
Take care,
Ryan
1. a. didn’t see b. don’t see c. haven’t seen
2. a. am I going to see b. did I see c. have I seen
3. a. left b. have left c. leave
4. a. have decided b. decided c. decide
5. a. love b. have loved c. loved
6. a. won b. are going to win c. have won
7. a. swim b. have swum c. are swimming
8. a. played b. have played c. are going to play
A. Label the pictures.
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A. Circle the correct words.
1. Excuse me. May I ask you a quiz / question?
2. I can’t play water polo without my racket / goggles.
3. Our football team won its first champion / trophy in 2008.
4. We helped our neighbours catch / put out the fire in their kitchen.
5. Tommy was thrilled / talented when he saw his grandfather coming.
6. Ameen is a photographer / firefighter. He’s saved many people’s lives.
7. Mike is very chubby. He must lose / put on some weight.
B. Complete the sentences with the Present Perfect Simple of the verbs in brackets.
1. you (be) to the new shopping centre yet? It’s huge.
2. Jonathan (already / read) that book.
3. Lucy and Eve (not see) their aunt Lisa since December.
4. I (take part) in many competitions so far.
5. Bob (not drive) a Ferrari, but he wants to.
6. A: Frank (ever / meet) Mark?
B: No, they (never / meet).
7. Karen (not finish) her homework yet.
8. Call Waleed. He (call) three times since this morning.
D. Circle the correct words.
C. Choose a, b or c.
1. Which museum did you visit ?
a. ago b. yesterday c. just
2. I don’t think I’ve had a more exciting day.
a. before b. never c. ever
3. Someone has walked into the shop.
a. just b. twice c. before
4. We’ve lived here twenty years.
a. for b. last c. since
1. A: How long did you have / have you had this skateboard?
B: For two years. My parents have bought / bought it when I was 12.
2. A: Is Stan here?
B: No, I think he’s been / gone to the football match.
A: But the match has finished / finished two hours ago.
B: Oh. Well, maybe he’s at his friend’s house.
3. A: Have you slept / Did you sleep well last night?
B: Actually, no. I haven’t slept / didn’t sleep well since Tuesday.
5. Three weeks , I met a man from China.
a. before b. ago c. since
6. Saleh has wanted to go to Brazil.
a. once b. twice c. always
7. I had lunch with Mike Thursday.
a. ago b. yet c. last
8. Where have I seen that man ?
a. before b. yesterday c. ever
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F. Read the text and complete the sentences.
E. Complete with the sentences a-e.
a. Let me know how the game was.
b. Of course not.
c. Take care.
d. In my opinion, they are beautiful.
e. Why have you changed your mind?
1. Henry So, are you excited about the basketball game?
Jason Actually, I’m not going.
Henry What? (1)
Jason My friend Mario is coming from Italy and I can’t find
a ticket for him. So, I’ve decided not to go.
Henry Oh, I see.
Jason (2)
Henry No problem. I’ll call you.
Jason Thanks. (3)
2. Alison What are you reading?
Karen Our Lives. It’s a book of poems. Have you read it?
Alison (4) I hate poems. They’re really boring.
Karen (5)
Alison Well, I disagree.
1. The first Olympic Games were in .
2. The Olympic Games didn’t take place for over .
3. In the 1896 Olympic Games there were sports.
4. There are sports in the winter and summer Olympic Games.
5. Hockey, table tennis and are newer sports in the Olympic Games than
and gymnastics.
The Olympic Games are the biggest sports event
in the world. Over 11,000 athletes from around
the world take part in more than 300 events!
They began over two thousand years ago, in
ancient Greece and they lasted one day. After
that, the games took place every four years in
the town of Olympia. That’s how the Olympics
got their name. Unfortunately, in 393 BCE the
games stopped for more than 1500 years. The
first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896 in
Athens, the capital of Greece. There were only nine
sports then.
Today there are 26 sports (about 300 events)
in the summer Olympic Games and 7 sports (about
60 events) in the winter Olympics. There are
traditional sports like athletics and gymnastics. But
there are also some newer sports like basketball,
hockey and table tennis.
Well, in many countries some organisations build homes for
people in need. You don’t have to be a builder or an architect
to join. Lots of students like you help build and paint houses
and even plant trees and _lowers in gardens! Don’t worry if it’s
your _irst time. Working holidays are for everyone.
Everything you do can make a big di_ference. You can help
for as many days of the week as you want. Even helping for
one day during your holiday is important. You can join alone
or bring your friends. You can help people abroad or even in
your own area. Just ask and _ind out where. You’ll be surprised
to see how many people near you need your help. It costs as
little as €20 and food is usually free. Also, there are lots of fun
activities in the evenings after a long day’s work!
Find an organisation near you and join today. You can change
somebody’s life!
Have you ever thought about having fun
and helping people during your holidays?
1. You must have experience to go on a working holiday.
2. Only adults can go on working holidays.
3. You have to help during the whole of your holidays.
4. You can help people in other countries, too.
5. On working holidays, you have to work in the evenings.
C. Complete with the phrases a-e.
1. Andy Hey Mark. How are you?
Mark Not so well, Andy.
Andy Why? What happened?
Mark (1) I’ve been a little unlucky lately.
Andy What do you mean?
Mark Well, on Monday I woke up at 10, so I went to
work late. (2) , my boss is very
understanding, so I was shocked when he
told me to leave and never come back.
(3) , I lost my job.
Andy Oh no! That’s horrible! Did you try to talk to
him?
Mark Yes, but he didn’t want to listen.
Andy I’m so sorry to hear that.
a. my opinion b. I suppose c. In other words d. In general e. For instance
2. Bob In (4) , we should try to protect
the environment in any way we can.
Steve I agree. There are lots of things we can do.
(5) , we can recycle, use public
transport and save energy.
Bob We can also plant trees and save water.
B. Match. Then use the phrases to complete the sentences 1_5.
1. Why don’t you like basketball? You can
exercise and have fun at the same time.
2. Peter is very excited because he’s going to
next weekend. I hope he wins.
3. I always my sister’s when I
have a problem.
4. I have decided to so I don’t want any
chocolate.
5. Mike’s weight is ideal, but he must start going to the gym
to .
1. keep
2. go on
3. take part in
4. take up
5. follow
a. advice
b. a sport
c. fit
d. a diet
e. a tournament
C. Choose a, b or c.
Dear Matt,
How are you? I’m great. I (1) you for five months! When (2) you? Guess
what! I’m in the local water polo team. Can you believe it? After you (3) for
Canada five months ago, I (4) to join the local sports club. Three of my friends
are in the water polo team and they (5) it. So I joined and it’s amazing! Actually,
we (6) seven games since February and our coach is very pleased. Of course,
it can be very tiring sometimes. We always (7) for about half an hour before
we start practice. I can’t say it’s an easy sport but it’s fantastic. Next month we (8)
against another local team, the Tigers.
Well, that’s all for now. Write back and tell me your news.
Take care,
Ryan
1. a. didn’t see b. don’t see c. haven’t seen
2. a. am I going to see b. did I see c. have I seen
3. a. left b. have left c. leave
4. a. have decided b. decided c. decide
5. a. love b. have loved c. loved
6. a. won b. are going to win c. have won
7. a. swim b. have swum c. are swimming
8. a. played b. have played c. are going to play
A. Label the pictures.
2e Get active!
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A. Circle the correct words.
1. Excuse me. May I ask you a quiz / question?
2. I can’t play water polo without my racket / goggles.
3. Our football team won its first champion / trophy in 2008.
4. We helped our neighbours catch / put out the fire in their kitchen.
5. Tommy was thrilled / talented when he saw his grandfather coming.
6. Ameen is a photographer / firefighter. He’s saved many people’s lives.
7. Mike is very chubby. He must lose / put on some weight.
B. Complete the sentences with the Present Perfect Simple of the verbs in brackets.
1. you (be) to the new shopping centre yet? It’s huge.
2. Jonathan (already / read) that book.
3. Lucy and Eve (not see) their aunt Lisa since December.
4. I (take part) in many competitions so far.
5. Bob (not drive) a Ferrari, but he wants to.
6. A: Frank (ever / meet) Mark?
B: No, they (never / meet).
7. Karen (not finish) her homework yet.
8. Call Waleed. He (call) three times since this morning.
D. Circle the correct words.
C. Choose a, b or c.
1. Which museum did you visit ?
a. ago b. yesterday c. just
2. I don’t think I’ve had a more exciting day.
a. before b. never c. ever
3. Someone has walked into the shop.
a. just b. twice c. before
4. We’ve lived here twenty years.
a. for b. last c. since
1. A: How long did you have / have you had this skateboard?
B: For two years. My parents have bought / bought it when I was 12.
2. A: Is Stan here?
B: No, I think he’s been / gone to the football match.
A: But the match has finished / finished two hours ago.
B: Oh. Well, maybe he’s at his friend’s house.
3. A: Have you slept / Did you sleep well last night?
B: Actually, no. I haven’t slept / didn’t sleep well since Tuesday.
5. Three weeks , I met a man from China.
a. before b. ago c. since
6. Saleh has wanted to go to Brazil.
a. once b. twice c. always
7. I had lunch with Mike Thursday.
a. ago b. yet c. last
8. Where have I seen that man ?
a. before b. yesterday c. ever
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F. Read the text and complete the sentences.
E. Complete with the sentences a-e.
a. Let me know how the game was.
b. Of course not.
c. Take care.
d. In my opinion, they are beautiful.
e. Why have you changed your mind?
1. Henry So, are you excited about the basketball game?
Jason Actually, I’m not going.
Henry What? (1)
Jason My friend Mario is coming from Italy and I can’t find
a ticket for him. So, I’ve decided not to go.
Henry Oh, I see.
Jason (2)
Henry No problem. I’ll call you.
Jason Thanks. (3)
2. Alison What are you reading?
Karen Our Lives. It’s a book of poems. Have you read it?
Alison (4) I hate poems. They’re really boring.
Karen (5)
Alison Well, I disagree.
1. The first Olympic Games were in .
2. The Olympic Games didn’t take place for over .
3. In the 1896 Olympic Games there were sports.
4. There are sports in the winter and summer Olympic Games.
5. Hockey, table tennis and are newer sports in the Olympic Games than
and gymnastics.
The Olympic Games are the biggest sports event
in the world. Over 11,000 athletes from around
the world take part in more than 300 events!
They began over two thousand years ago, in
ancient Greece and they lasted one day. After
that, the games took place every four years in
the town of Olympia. That’s how the Olympics
got their name. Unfortunately, in 393 BCE the
games stopped for more than 1500 years. The
first modern Olympic Games took place in 1896 in
Athens, the capital of Greece. There were only nine
sports then.
Today there are 26 sports (about 300 events)
in the summer Olympic Games and 7 sports (about
60 events) in the winter Olympics. There are
traditional sports like athletics and gymnastics. But
there are also some newer sports like basketball,
hockey and table tennis.
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