Let's go out tonight

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Let's go out tonight

Put the dialogue in the correct order. The first phrase is given correctly.

A: What are you doing tonight?

B: I’d love to. What time?

A: 7 pm. How about meeting at your place at 6?

B: Nothing special. Why?

A: Would you like to go out?

B: That’s a shame!

B: Alright. By the way, are you free next Sunday? Jane and I are going to the art gallery. Would you like to join us?

A: I’m afraid next Sunday I’m busy. Thanks for inviting me.

Read about Josh. Pay attention to the verb forms in bold.

This is Josh. At weekends, he goes fishing in the morning and watches TV in the afternoon. He doesn’t go out a lot. Today is Saturday and it’s different. He isn’t watching TV or fishing. He and his wife are having dinner at an Italian restaurant. It’s their wedding anniversary. Steve doesn’t look too happy, but he knows the dinner is going to be over soon. He is going to watch some TV after they come back home.

Open the brackets using Present Simple or Present Continuous.

1) Her father ___ (not watch) TV now. He ___ (sleep) because he ___ (be) tired.

2) Where ___ your uncle ___ (work)? – He ___ (work) at school.

3) ___ your friend ___ (do) his homework at the moment?

4) When ___ you usually ___ (come) home from school? – I ___ (come) at four o’clock.

5) My sister ___ (not play) the piano now. She usually ___ (play) the piano in the evening.

6) ___ you ___ (read) a magazine and ___ (think) about your holiday at the moment?

7) I ___ (sit) in the waiting room at the dentist’s now.

8) Our city _________ (change) a lot – they _________ (build) a new shopping centre right now.

9) He _________ (think) about moving to another country. His job _________ (get) more and more stressful.

10) I _________ (look for) my keys everywhere, but I can’t find them. My dad _________ (always / take) them by mistake.

Look at Lana’s usual weekend. Describe what she normally does.

jog read cook

Is this weekend different? Compare using Present Simple or Present Continuous.

stay at home lie in bed take medicine

Speak about the changes to your typical routine. You can speak about your free time routine or your work routine.

Read the sentences below and try to explain the difference between a weekend and a day off.

➢ It was my birthday on Thursday, so I decided to take a day off and not to go to work.

➢ I always work from Monday till Friday, so I can only visit my parents on the weekend.

Put the verbs in the right column: regular verbs and irregular. Name their Past Simple forms.

be take decide go visit work spend explore find cook watch enjoy have come make

regular verbs irregular verbs

Read about Anna’s day off. Fill each gap with the past tense of one of the verbs in the box.

have enjoy decide be (х2) explore find spend cook watch

Last week I ___ to take a day off on Wednesday because I ___ very tired of my work. I ___ the day outside. I ___ a tourist guide and ___ the city where I live. To my surprise, I ___ a lot of new places with a very interesting history. In the evening, I ___ pizza and ___ my favorite movie. It ___ a quiet day. I ___ it a lot.

Decide if the statements about Anna are true or false. Correct the false ones.

1. Anna was very tired and she decided to take a day off.

2. She stayed at home all day.

3. She walked in the park with her friends.

4. Anna went on a city walking tour by herself.

5. She cooked herself a meal and watched a movie in the evening.

6. She was unhappy about the way she spent her day.

Match the names of the places with the activities we do there. Add to the activities to the list.

at a stadium at the cinema at the theater at a nightclub at a restaurant

see a play

make a reservation

see the latest blockbuster

root for your favorite team

order a drink / food

try the local cuisine

listen to live music

sing along with other fans

dress up

stand in line / a queue

dance

Tell about the last time you went out. Use the questions below as a plan. Add whatever information you want.

● Where and when did you go?

● Who did you go with?

● Was it a special occasion?

● Did you have to make a reservation / buy tickets / etc.?

If so, what did you say while doing it?

● Was it your first time there?

● Did you have a great time that day?

Find the extra phrase for each location. In each group of locations, there is one phrase that doesn’t fit that location. Write it down.

1. Stadium: see a play, root for your favorite team, stand in line, order food.

2. Cinema: see the latest blockbuster, try the local cuisine, stand in queue, buy popcorn.

3. Theater: see a play, dress up, root for your favorite team, stand in line.

4. Nightclub: listen to live music, order a drink, sing along with other fans, try the local cuisine.

5. Restaurant: try the local cuisine, order food, dress up (sometimes), see a play.

Use the phrases below and complete the sentences

dress up see a play see the latest blockbuster try the local cuisine order a drink / food stand in line / a queue root for your favorite team listen to live music sing along with other fans

1) Last Saturday we went to the stadium to __________. Our team won!
2) If you go to a nice restaurant, you should __________ – it's very tasty.
3) My sister loves theater. She often __________ at the weekend.
4) When we go to the cinema, we always __________ before the film starts.
5) At the nightclub, people usually __________ and dance until morning.
6) Please __________ – we don't want to be late for the show.
7) For the premiere, everybody __________ – men wear suits, women wear dresses.
8) At the concert, the audience __________ and had a great time.
9) I'm hungry. Let's go to a restaurant and __________.

Open the brackets making the sentences true for you.

Model: I ___ (go) to the theatre last month. ---> I didn’t go to the theatre last month.

The last time I ___ (sing) was___. ---> The last time I sang was this morning.

1. I __________ (eat out) on the weekends.

2. I __________ (see) a football match … ago.

3. The last time I __________ (dance) was … .

4. I __________ (go) to a live concert last year.

5. The last movie or TV series I __________ (watch) was … .

6. I __________ (go out) with friends last weekend.

7. I __________ (make) dinner yesterday.

8. I __________ (be) at the cinema last week.

9. I __________ (have) a birthday party this year.

10. This summer I __________ (go) to the sea.

I plan to do it!

Match the words in bold with the pictures. Answer the questions about studying English.

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1. Do you have a timetable (BrE) / schedule (AmE) for your study routine?

2. Do you read anything in English? Do you make notes while reading?

3. Do you have a break during your English lesson?

4. Have you ever had English exams / tests? If so, give detail.

1. Verb + to + infinitive

2. Verb + infinitive without to

Complete the table with the verbs.

сhoose make decide want let would like try promise watch expect remember forget can feel plan learn want see

Choose the correct form of the infinitive.

1. I chose to learn / learn Spanish this year.

2. My parents make him to do / do his homework every day.

3. I want to speak / speak English better.

4. My teacher lets us to use / use our phones to learn words.

5. I would like to learn / learn how to draw.

6. She tries to remember / remember new words every day.

7. I promise to do / do my best in class.

8. They expect to finish / finish the course in June.

9. I can to use / use a computer to learn English.

10. We plan to learn / learn a new song today.

11. My parents never let me to stay / stay out after 10 pm.

12. He promised to call / call me as soon as he arrives.

13. I would like to visit / visit Japan one day.

Choose the correct form of the infinitive.

1. We watched the cat ________ (to jump) over the fence.

2. They plan ________ (to buy) a new house next year

3. I saw him ________ (to cross) the street and ________ (to enter) the bank.

4. She wants ________ (to become) a doctor.

5. He made me ________ (to apologize) for what I said.

6. Please remember ________ (to lock) the door when you leave.

7. I felt someone ________ (to touch) my shoulder.

8. Don't forget ________ (to turn off) the lights.

9. We expect ________ (to arrive) by 6 pm.

10. He is trying ________ (to learn) Chinese.

11. Let me ________ (to explain) the situation.

12. He would rather ________ (to stay) at home tonight.

13. I choose ________ (to study) engineering.

14. Did you hear him ________ (to say) that?

Open the brackets and rephrase the sentences

Modal: I will call you. (promise) → I promise to call you.

1. She will help us. (promise) → She promises ________.

2. He should study more. (must) → He ________ more.

3. They will buy a new car. (plan) → They plan ________.

4. My sister can use my phone. (let) → My parents ________ my phone.

5. I saw everything. (see) → I ________ everything.

6. She will become a lawyer. (want) → She wants ________.

7. We will not be late. (try) → We will try ________.

8. He should apologize. (make) → She made him ________.

9. You should take an umbrella. (had better) → You had better ________.

10. I will travel to Italy. (would like) → I would like ________.

Think of the ways people usually learn English. Use the pictures below as prompts and add your own ideas.

● What do you think the most effective ways are?

● What do you personally do? Which methods work for you? Which are you favorites?

Think of the ways people usually learn English. Use the pictures below as prompts and add your own ideas.

I decided __ learn English because of my sister’s family. Two years ago she got married to an Australian guy and I wanted __ be able to talk with him and his family and __ understand them. I tried __ learn the language by watching movies and listening to music. But it didn’t make my English better. So, I decided __ find an English teacher and I did. She is just great! She makes me __ work hard. And though it’s not easy, I promised myself not __ give up. I still listen to English songs and watch movies in English, and I can feel my English getting better at last.

● Do you think she has the right motivation to learn the language? Is motivation important?

Think of your motivation to learn the language. Speak about why you decided to learn English and describe your way. Use the verbs from the box with or without an infinitive.

decided wanted tried made promised could felt

planned liked remembered learnt watched

Choose the correct form and make the questions.

Modal: You / go / to the store? (want) → Do you want to go to the store?

1. You / learn / Spanish? (want) → ________________________________?

2. He / come / to the party? (decide) → ________________________________?

3. She / dance / with me? (like) → ________________________________?

4. They / arrive / on time? (expect) → ________________________________?

5. You / see / that movie? (remember – в значении "помнишь, что видел?") → ________________________________?

6. He / drive / my car? (let – разрешит ли?) → ________________________________?

7. She / cry / during the film? (see – вы видели?) → ________________________________?

8. We / leave / early? (plan) → ________________________________?

9. He / help / us? (promise) → ________________________________?

10. You / close / the window? (forget – не забудьте?) → ________________________________?

Match the sentence halves with the best endings.

1. This summer I want...

2. I’d like...

3. I have learned how...

4. I promised my friend…

5. I’m going to…

6. I can…

• go to London to learn English

• exercise more

• not to tell everybody a secret

• try something new

• play the guitar / piano

• find a hobby

• buy this book

• travel

• help sb with the exam

• take photos

• ride a bike

Modal Verbs

• возможность / способность (can, be able to)

• необходимость / обязанность (must, have to, should)

• разрешение (may, might, can)

• вероятность / предположение (might, could, may, must)

• совет (should, ought to)

• желание / предпочтение (would rather, would like)

1. После модального глагола идет инфинитив БЕЗ частицы TO (кроме have to, ought to, used to, be able to)

2. Не изменяются по лицам и числам

3. Не имеют инфинитива, герундия и причастия

4. Вопросы без вспомогательного глагола (модальный глагол выносится перед подлежащим)

5. Отрицание: modal verbs + NOT

1. I _______ (can / have to) finish this report today. My boss needs it. (внешняя необходимость)

2. _______ (May / Must) I use your phone? (разрешение)

3. He _______ (could / would rather) stay home than go out. (предпочтение)

4. You _______ (mustn't / don't have to) tell anyone. It's a secret. (запрет)

5. You _______ (should / must) brush your teeth twice a day. (совет)

1. Choose the correct modal verb and complete the sentences

(can, could, may, might, must, have to, should, would rather)

1. You look pale. You _______ see a doctor.

2. _______ I borrow your pen for a second?

3. I _______ speak three languages when I was a child.

4. We _______ leave early today because the office is closed.

5. She _______ be at home. I'm not sure — her car is not in the driveway.

6. You _______ smoke here. It's prohibited.

7. I _______ stay home and watch a movie than go to that boring party.

8. He _______ finish the project by Friday. It's a strict deadline.

9. _______ you pass me the salt, please?

10. They _______ arrive any minute now. The train left an hour ago.

11. You _______ wear a seatbelt. It's for your own safety.

12. She _______ be very rich — she drives a Ferrari and lives in a mansion.

2. Choose the correct modal verb and complete the sentences

(must / have to / mustn't / don't have to)

1. You _______ (must / have to) wear a helmet when you ride a bike. It's the law.

2. I _______ (must / have to) go to the supermarket because we have no food.

3. You _______ (mustn't / don't have to) tell her the secret. I trust you.

4. She _______ (mustn't / doesn't have to) come to the meeting if she's busy.

5. We _______ (must / have to) be quiet in the library — that's the rule.

6. You _______ (mustn't / don't have to) pay for the tickets. I've already bought them.

7. I _______ (must / have to) finish this report today. My boss is waiting for it.

8. You _______ (mustn't / don't have to) touch that wire. It's dangerous!

9. Employees _______ (must / have to) arrive at 9 am sharp. It's in the contract.

10. You _______ (mustn't / don't have to) bring your own laptop. We'll provide one.

11. I _______ (must / have to) call my mother. It's her birthday today.

12. Passengers _______ (mustn't / don't have to) use their phones during takeoff.

3. You are at school. Choose the correct modal verb and complete the sentences

(can, could, may, might, must, have to, should, would rather, mustn't, don't have to). More than one can be right

1. You _______ arrive at school before 8:30. That's the rule.

2. Students _______ use their phones during the exam. It's forbidden.

3. You _______ bring your own lunch. The school canteen is open.

4. I _______ study harder if I want to pass the final exam.

5. _______ I go to the toilet, please?

6. She _______ speak three languages fluently — she's amazing!

7. You _______ read this book for the literature class. It's on the list.

8. I _______ stay at school for extra lessons than go home early. I need the help.

9. The teacher said we _______ finish the project by Friday, no excuses.

10. He _______ be in the library right now — I saw him go there.

11. You _______ cheat on the test. You'll get expelled!

12. We _______ wear a school uniform, but most students don't like it.

4. Choose the correct form of the modal verb (a, b, c).

1. I am sure he ............... do this work tomorrow.

a) could; b) will be able to; c) was able to

2. I ............... wear a formal dress, I was having an interview that day.

a) must; b) had to; c) was to

3. When you meet him, you ............... be very careful not to upset him.

a) had to; b) are to; c) must

4. When I was young I ............... run for miles.

a) could; b) can; c) was able

5. Though he could hardly speak he ............... finish the lecture.

a) could; b) was able to; c) will be able

6. When he is better he ............... have a walk in the garden when it’s fine.

a) will be allowed to; b) can; c) may

7. You have wonderful cigars, Mr. Wilt, ............... I take one with your kind permission?

a) can; b) may; c) am allowed

8. Dear Mum, I ............... have a minute’s rest since you left.

a) couldn’t; b) wasn’t able to; c) haven’t been able to

5. Choose the correct form of the modal verb (a, b, c).

1. “You ............... take one of these pills before every meal,” the doctor’s order was.

a) have to; b) must; c) are to

2. Our car had broken down and we ............... walk to the station.

a) had to; b) must; c) were to

3. According to the agreement the rent ............... be paid strictly in advance.

a) had to; b) must; c) was to

4. When her mother died she ............... run the hotel alone.

a) was to; b) had to; c) must

5. “You look tired. You ............... stop working so hard,” she advised.

a) have to; b) must; c) should

6. Why do I always ............... do the shopping?

a) must; b) are to; c) have to

7. There were thirty poems in the collection and he ............... receive a dollar a piece.

a) was to; b) had to; c) must

8. Everyone ............... do his dut

a) have to; b) should; c) is to