English Over Coffee

Almost Christmas Carol

Once upon a time, there was a young teenager named Emily. It was Christmas Eve, and she was busy decorating her Christmas tree with shiny tinsel. Her friends were at the door, laughing and singing Christmas songs. However, Emily wasn't happy. She was upset because she didn’t get the new phone she wanted.


That night, while she was trying to sleep, a strange thing happened. A friendly ghost appeared in her room. Emily was scared at first, but the ghost smiled and said, "I am here to show you the miracle of Christmas."


Suddenly, they were standing outside her house. It was cold, but the street was filled with lights and people were smiling. The ghost took Emily to see different families celebrating. She saw a family singing carols together, wrapped in warm blankets. Even though they didn't have much, they were happy. Emily saw their joy and began to feel the holiday spirit.


Next, the ghost took her to a community centre. There were people giving out food to those who needed it. Emily watched as they helped others. She saw a small child receiving a warm coat. The child smiled, and Emily felt this was a true miracle of kindness.


Finally, the ghost showed Emily her own family. They were sitting together, laughing and enjoying a simple meal. Emily saw her mum's smile and realised she had everything she needed.


The next morning, Emily woke up, full of joy. She ran to her family, hugged them, and said, "Thank you for the best Christmas gift – your love." From that day, she understood that Christmas was about sharing love and happiness. That was the real miracle of Christmas.

Christmas Treasure

On a cold Christmas Eve, Lucy sat by the window, watching the snowflakes fall softly to the ground. Her family had recently moved to an old house in a quiet village. As she looked outside, she wondered what stories this house held within its walls.


Earlier that day, Lucy and her younger brother, Tom, decided to explore the attic. It was full of dusty boxes and forgotten treasures. They found a box of vintage toys, which belonged to someone who used to live there long ago. Dolls with cute dresses and trains with missing wheels caught their attention and filled them with excitement.


While digging through the box, Tom found a small envelope hidden under some old books. Curious, they carefully opened it and saw a letter inside. The letter was addressed to "My Dearest Lucy," which made Lucy's heart beating. Could it possibly be for her, even from the past? The address on the envelope was of their home. The letter spoke of a little girl and her lovely memories spent in that very house.


Feeling adventurous, Lucy and Tom decided to find out more. They asked their neighbours and learned about an older woman named Grandma Lucy who lived in the village. They couldn’t believe that she might be the very Lucy from the letter.


The next day, they visited Grandma Lucy with the letter. She was more than happy when she saw it. Tears welled up in her eyes, but they were happy tears. She told them stories about her childhood, playing with the same vintage toys and decorating with shiny tinsel.


Grandma Lucy explained how she had lost the letter many years ago and thought it would never be found again. Now, holding it between her hands, she felt like a piece of her past had returned. The memories flooded back, and she couldn’t help but smile, sharing them with Lucy and Tom, making their Christmas truly magical.

Types of Questions

Yes/No questions (общий)
Are you hungry? Do you want to come?
  1. Ты обычно планируешь свой день?
  2. Ты планируешь готовить что-то необычное на НГ?
  3. Ты покупал(а) подарки?
  4. Ты уже купил(а) подарки?
  5. Ты поедешь в центр города в новогоднюю ночь?
  6. Это твой любимый праздник?
  7. Вы играете в тайного Санту?

Wh-questions (специальный)
Why are you late? What do you think?
  1. Где ты отмечаешь НГ?
  2. Где ты отмечал(а) в прошлом году?
  3. Какой у тебя любимый салат?
  4. Сколько человек приходит на корпоратив каждый год?
  5. Что вы с друзьями обычно дарите друг другу?

Alternative questions (альтернативный)
Is your homework ready or not? Do you prefer tea or coffee?
  1. Ты любишь оливье или мимозу?
  2. Ты любишь праздновать дома или нет?
  3. Ты любишь больше Новый год или Рождество?

Tag questions (с хвостиком)
It's a nice day, isn't it? You love your job, don't you?
  1. Ты любишь оливье, да?
  2. Ты празднуешь с близкими, да?
  3. Ты не даришь дорогие подарки, правда?
  4. Ты ждёшь новогодних каникул, да?
  5. Ты не хочешь шумных вечеринок, правда?

Christmas Mystery

Story One


It was a few days before Christmas, and everything felt a bit weird. Lucy was alone at home when she heard a strange sound coming from the garden. She opened the door and saw nothing unusual. But as she looked down, she noticed footprints in the snow leading to the shed.

Suddenly, the light went out, and everything turned dark. Lucy felt scared but remembered the candles her mum kept in the kitchen. She lit a few and felt a bit better. She decided to follow the footprints.

As she reached the shed, something soft brushed against her leg and she jumped. It was her cat, Whiskers, looking quite pleased with himself. Lucy smiled, feeling relieved. Christmas was still full of surprises, both spooky and funny.

Story Two


It was Christmas Eve, and the snow was falling quietly outside. Sarah and her friends were spending the night together at her house. Everything felt magical, but also a bit weird. The light went out suddenly at around 10 p.m.

"Did you hear that sound?" whispered Anna, her eyes wide.

"What sound?" asked Tom, looking a bit nervous.

"I think it came from the door," Anna replied. They all stared at the closed door, wondering what could be on the other side.

"Let's check it out," Sarah said bravely, lighting two candles to guide their way. Slowly, they walked towards the door, their hearts beating fast.

When they opened it, nothing was there, only the snow falling gently. "Look!" shouted Tom. "There are footprints in the snow!"

They followed the footprints carefully. The footprints led them to the garden. Suddenly, they stopped in the middle of the snow with no one around. It was very strange.

Just then, they saw a shadow moving. It was Sarah's cat, Whiskers, playing in the snow. Sarah laughed in relief. "Oh, Whiskers, you scared us!"

As they walked back inside the house, they realised how weird the whole night had been. "I thought it was a real Christmas mystery," said Anna, chuckling.

They decided to enjoy the rest of the night with hot chocolate and stories by the fire, feeling grateful that the only real mystery was Whiskers. It was a Christmas Eve they would never forget, full of laughter and a little bit of excitement.

Christmas Tree

Once, there was a small town near a big, green forest. It was winter, and the people of the town were excited because it was almost Christmas. Every year, the teenagers would go into the forest to look for the perfect fir-tree for their town square.

One cold morning, a group of friends decided to find the best tree ever. They put on their warm coats and boots and set off into the snowy forest. The friends laughed and talked as they walked past many trees, but none of them were quite right. Some were too tall, others too small. They wanted a tree that was just perfect.

After a while, they saw a tree that was just right. It was a beautiful fir-tree, with branches full of green needles. The teenagers knew that this would be the best tree for Christmas. They carefully cut it down and were ready to carry it back to the town when they saw a bear among the trees. The animal was coming closer and roaring loudly.

The friends stood still because they didn't want to be eaten right before Christmas. One of the boys took out a firecracker because he knew that bears hated loud sounds. He lit it, and the boys quickly moved away to a safe distance. The firecracker exploded after a second, releasing confetti into the air. The bear was shocked and started to run away. That was truly a Christmas miracle.

Back in the town square, the people were waiting to see the tree. Everyone cheered when they saw it. Now, it was time to decorate the tree. The teenagers hung colourful baubles on the branches, and shiny tinsel to make it sparkle. At the very top, they placed a golden star that shone brightly.

On Christmas Eve, the whole town gathered in the square to admire the fir-tree. It was the most beautiful Christmas tree they had ever seen. The teenagers were proud of their adventure in the forest and happy that they had found the perfect tree. It was a Christmas to remember.

Snowstorm

It was a cold December evening, and Lara was running late. She had been busy making decorations for the Christmas tree with her little brother. They hung (вешали) each shiny bauble (шар) with love and care, watching the snowflakes (снежинки) falling gently outside the window.

"I can't wait for Christmas Day," Lara said, thinking about the presents she would receive.

Suddenly, her mum called from the kitchen, saying, "We need more wrapping paper (упаковочная бумага) for the gifts."

Lara quickly put on her coat, her warm scarf and mittens, knowing that a snowstorm was coming. Her mum warned her to be quick, as the blizzard (метель) could start at any moment.

Lara hurried (торопилась) down the street, feeling the chill (холодок) of each snowflake landing on her face. The shops were brightly lit (ярко освещены), and people rushed around (суетились), ready for the festive season (сезон праздников). She grabbed (=took) the wrapping paper and looked at the colourful baubles in the shop window display (витрине магазина).

On her way home, the wind picked up (усилился), and the sky turned grey. The blizzard was starting, and Lara needed to hurry. Her boots made tracks (оставляли следы) in the snow. Despite the cold, she smiled, thinking of tomorrow's surprise when she would place the last present under the Christmas tree.

As she reached (дошла до) home, the snowstorm was strong, but Lara felt warm with joy. Her family gathered (=got together) by the fire, drinking hot chocolate and sharing stories. They looked at their beautiful Christmas tree, bright and happy despite the weather outside.

Lara realised (=understood) that Christmas wasn't just about presents, but also about being together with her loved ones.

Let's Practice
Ex.1. Ask 10 questions to the text.

Ex. 2. Answer the questions:
  1. What was Lara doing when her mum called from the kitchen?
  2. What did she put on before she left?
  3. Why was she in a hurry?
  4. Was it dangerous to go out?
  5. What did she see in the shop?
  6. What was the weather like outside?
  7. Was she in a bad or in a good mood? Why?
  8. What did Lara realise?
  9. Are you feeling the festive vibes?
  10. Have you decorated your place yet?

Miracle

Once upon a time, in a small village, it was just a few days before Christmas. The streets were decorated with lights, and everyone was in a festive mood (в праздничном настроении). Children were singing carols, and the smell of freshly baked (свежеиспечённый) bread filled the air.

One day, while walking through the market, a young boy named Tom noticed a stranger sitting on the side of the road (на обочине дороги). He was a beggar (просящий милостыню), dressed in old clothes and looking very cold. Tom felt sorry for him and thought the stranger must be in need of help.

Without thinking twice (недолго думая), Tom approached (подошёл к) the beggar.

"Hello, sir," he said kindly, "Are you hungry?"

The man nodded (кивнул) slowly. Tom quickly ran to the bakery and bought some warm freshly baked bread with his pocket money.

When he returned, Tom handed (дал в руки) the bread to the stranger. The man's eyes filled with gratitude (благодарность) as he took a bite (откусил).

"Thank you," he said softly, "You're very kind."

It was a simple act of help, but it warmed the man's heart.

The next day, word spread (пошли разговоры) around the village about Tom’s kindness. People were inspired (вдохновлены) by his actions and decided to help others too. They collected food and clothes for those in need, spreading joy and kindness around the village.

On Christmas Eve, when everyone was gathered in the village square, an old man stood up and thanked everyone for their generosity (щедрость).

He said, "This is truly a miracle (чудо). It shows how a small act of kindness can bring people together."

That night, the village was filled with happiness, and everyone realised the true spirit (дух) of Christmas.

Tom was proud and glad that he had started something wonderful. It was a Christmas he would never forget, knowing that sometimes a small gesture can make the biggest difference (небольшой жест может оказать большое влияние).

Ex. 1. Ask 10 questions to the text.

Book design
My Daily Routine

I usually wake up at 7 AM. After I get up, I make my bed and get ready for the day. I have breakfast around 8 AM, usually cereal or toast with coffee.
Right now, I am working on a new project. It's quite challenging, but I am enjoying it. I have been working on it for a few weeks now.

I have always loved reading books. I read a book almost every night before I go to bed. Lately, I have been reading a lot of science fiction novels.
I go to the gym three times a week. It's a great way to stay fit and relieve stress. I have been going to the same gym for years.
Past Continuous Tense
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct past continuous form of the verbs given in brackets.
For example:
I ________ (have) breakfast when I saw a bird at our balcony.
I was having breakfast when I saw a bird at our balcony.

  1. I ________ (read) a book when the phone rang.
  2. They ________ (play) tennis in the park yesterday afternoon.
  3. She ________ (not/work) at that time.
  4. What ________ you ________ (do) at 8 p.m. last night?
  5. We ________ (listen) to music while we were cooking dinner.
  6. Someone ________ (play) the piano while I was writing this sentence.
  7. Someone ________ (lock) their front door while I was writing this sentence.
  8. Our neighbour's dog ________ (bark) while I was writing this sentence.
  9. While I ________ (watch) TV, the lights went out.
  10. She ________ (not/study) when I called her.
  11. They ________ (dance) and ________ (sing) at the party.
  12. What ________ you ________ (wear) when I saw you yesterday?

Exercise 2: Form questions in the past continuous tense.
  1. You / study / at 10 p.m. last night?
  2. What / they / do / when the teacher arrived?
  3. She / work / on her project yesterday morning?
  4. Where / you / go / when I saw you?
  5. Why / he / cry / yesterday?

Exercise 3: Write negative sentences in the past continuous tense.
  1. They ___ (not / play) football while it was raining.
  2. She ___ (not / sleep) when I texted her.
  3. We ___ (not / eat) dinner when I came.
  4. He was ___ (not / work) late in the evening.
  5. You ___ (not / listen) when the teacher asked you a question.

Exercise 5: Choose past simple or

Last Sunday, it was a beautiful day. The sun ___(shine) and the birds ___(sing). My friends and I ___(have) a picnic in the park. We ___(sit) on a blanket and ___(eat) sandwiches.

Suddenly, it ___(start) to rain. We were surprised because the weather forecast was good. We quickly ___(pack) up our things and ___(start) to run. We ___(laugh) while we ___(run) through the rain.

When we ___(get) home, we were wet and cold. But we were also happy. We ___(have) a lot of fun.

Exercise 5: Story Time
Write a short story (5-7 sentences) using the past continuous tense. Describe an event that was interrupted by another event.

Past Perfect Continuous Tense
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the correct past perfect continuous form of the verbs given in brackets.
For example:
I ________ (have) breakfast before I left home.
I had been having breakfast before I left home.

  1. They _______ (study) for hours before the exam.
  2. We _______ (paint) the walls in the house by the time her husband arrived.
  3. We _______ (wait) for the bus for half an hour when it finally came.
  4. He _______ (work) on the project all night.
  5. They _______ (choose) for ages before they finally agreed.
  6. By the time the firefighters arrived, the man ___ (saving) all the people.
  7. She was exhausted because she ___ (work) all night.
  8. They ___ (argue) for ages before they finally reached an agreement.
  9. I was surprised to see how much weight he had lost. He ___ (diet) for months.
  10. We ___ (wait) for our friend for twenty minutes when he finally came.

Exercise 2: Rewrite the sentences in past perfect tense using the past perfect continuous tense.
  1. They had studied English for five years.
  2. She had worked as a teacher since 2010.
  3. We had waited for the train for an hour.
  4. He had played the guitar for ten years.
  5. They had lived in London for two years.
  6. They had worked on the project for two weeks.
  7. She had played the piano since she was five.
  8. They had lived in Saint Petersburg for three years before they moved back to Moscow.
  9. He had tried to learn French for six months.
  10. They had discussed the same thing for hours.

Exercise 3: Choose the correct answer.
By the time I arrived, they _______ dinner already.
a) had finished b) had been finishing

She _______ all day before I came to visit her.
a) had worked b) had been working

We _______ for hours when the storm hit.
a) had hiked b) had been hiking

He _______ Spanish for 5 years and then started working as a teacher.
a) had learnt b) had been learning

They _______ to each other for ages before I cooked dinner.
a) had talked b) had been talking

By the time we got to the party, everyone ___ already.
a) had left b) had been leaving

They ___ for hours before they found the lost dog.
a) had searched b) had been searching

We ___ to the music when the power went out.
a) had danced b) had been dancing

Exercise 4: Complete the story with the correct verb forms.
Last night, I was really tired. I ___ (work) on a report all day, and I still hadn't finished.
I ___ (try) to concentrate, but my mind was wandering. I decided to take a break and go for a walk.
As I was walking, I saw my neighbor, who looked exhausted. He told me he ___ (mow) the lawn all afternoon. We both agreed that we needed a good night's sleep.

Grammar
Mixed Modal Verbs

Fill in the gaps:
Studying English is important.
You ___(must / should) study every day. You ___(mustn't / shouldn't) miss your study time. You ___(mustn't / shouldn't) forget to do your homework. You ___(must / should) practise speaking out loud.
You ___(can / have to) listen to English music. This is fun and helpful. You ___(can't / don't have to) understand everything at once, but don't worry. You ___(can / have to) try your best. You don't ___(can / have to) study for hours, but a little every day helps.
You ___(might / could) find it hard at first. You ___(might not / couldn't) speak much at the start, but it will get better.
You ___(may / might) learn some new words each day. You ___(might not / may not) memorize a lot of things at once, and that's okay.
You ___(might not / don't have to) know every rule, but keep trying. You ___(should / must) keep going and soon you'll be very good.


Read and translate the text:

How Not to Burn Out

to burn out выгорать

burnout выгорание

tips советы

to stay up late засиживаться допоздна

junk food вредная еда

to have a treat побаловать себя


Burnout is when someone feels very tired and stressed. Here are some tips on how not to burn out.

You must take breaks. Working all the time is bad. You mustn't work all day without stopping.
You can go for a walk or have a cup of tea. Relaxing is important. You can't always work hard.
You should sleep well at night. Sleep helps your body and mind. You shouldn't stay up late every night.
You have to eat healthy food because it gives you energy. You don't have to eat junk food every day. It is okay to have a treat sometimes.
You might feel tired if you work too much. You might not have time to do fun things.
You may feel happy when you do things you love. You may not finish all your work in one day, and that's okay.
You could try meditating or doing yoga. It helps with stress. You couldn't always keep working without a rest.

Remember, it is important to take care of yourself. Do you agree? What are your lifehacks?



Translate:
  1. I can speak French fluently.
  2. When I was younger, I could run very fast.
  3. You must see this movie; it's fantastic.
  4. They might be late, so don't wait for them.
  5. I think you should take a break.
  6. May I use your phone?
  7. Can I open the window, please?
  8. You must wear a seatbelt in the car.
  9. I have to finish this report by Friday.
  10. He must be tired; he has worked all day.
Practice 2
Sweet Couples 2

to между / to чтобы

Translate:

прилагательное / наречие
прилагательное + существительное
You are a real talent.

наречие + прилагательное
It's really amazing.

наречие + глагол
I really appreciate your help.

Translate:

good / well
good хороший; хорошо с to be и глалогами чувств
You are a good friend.
It's really good.
I'm feeling good.

well хорошо с остальными глаголами
I can cook really well.

Translate:

late / later
late поздно
It's late. We came late. I'm running late.
later позже, позднее
See you later. Let's discuss it later. Sooner or later.

Translate:

at the end of / in the end
at the end of в конце чего-то
I do homework at the end of the weekend.
in the end в конце концов, в итоге
But in the end, it doesn't really matter (c)

Translate:

-ing / -ed
boring / bored, interesting / interested, tiring / tired, surprising / surprised, thrilling / thrilled

Translate:
Grammar
Modal Verbs

can / can't

Translate:
  1. Я умею водить.
  2. Я не могу понять твой вопрос.
  3. Почему ты не можешь объяснить?
  4. Я могу подождать.
  5. Это не может разрушить наши планы.

could / couldn't

Translate:
  1. Я умела плавать.
  2. Это могло бы быть правдой.
  3. Почему ты не мог ответить?
  4. Я не могла остановиться.
  5. Кто мог взять это?

should / shouldn't

Translate:
  1. Тебе лучше спросить их.
  2. Мне не надо бы есть пирог перед сном.
  3. Почему мне следует туда идти?
  4. Мне лучше уйти.
  5. Почему не не стоит пробовать?

must / mustn't

Translate:
  1. Ты не должна сплетничать.
  2. Я должен согласиться?
  3. Когда я должен прийти?
  4. Тебе нельзя быть здесь.
  5. Они не должны победить.

might / might not

Translate:
  1. Я, вероятно, опоздаю.
  2. Их может не быть дома.
  3. Завтра, скорее всего, тоже будет снег.
  4. Я, похоже, могу решить эту проблему.
  5. Он может быть прав.

may / may not

Translate:
  1. Могу я спросить?
  2. Ты можешь съесть мой десерт.
  3. Я могу помочь тебе?
  4. Ты не можешь брать мою расчёску.
  5. Ты можешь идти.

have to, has to / don't, doesn't have to
Translate:
  1. Мне приходится рано вставать.
  2. Тебе необязательно беспокоиться об этом.
  3. Мне обязательно это делать?
  4. Почему мне приходится это читать?
  5. Они вынуждены возвращаться домой поздно.
Grammar
Modal Verbs

can / can't

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. I ___ cook really well.
  2. ___ I have a cup of cappuccino?
  3. I ___ understand you. What do you mean?
  4. I ___ go there without you. I'm scared.
  5. ___ you explain? It doesn't make sense.
  6. Why ___ you come? We are waiting for you.
  7. I ___ explain it. It's very difficult.
  8. When ___ we meet? I need to tell you something.
  9. Where ___ we talk? I want us to discuss something.
  10. I ___ decide right now. Give me some time.

could / couldn't

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. I ___ climb trees when I was eight years old.
  2. ___ you please pass the salt?
  3. You ___ try eating healthier to lose weight.
  4. ___ you learn faster when you were younger?
  5. I ___ understand the lecture. The professor was speaking very fast.
  6. She ___ do her homework because she worked a lot.
  7. That ___ be true!
  8. ___ it happen?
  9. Why ___ you call and tell me that you ___ come?
  10. ___ you repeat, please?

should / shouldn't

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. I ___ eat more vegetables. It's good for my shape.
  2. ___ I call her back now or later?
  3. They ___ drink so much soda.
  4. What ___ I wear to the event?
  5. We ___ study harder for the competitions.
  6. We ___ be late for the meeting. It's really important.
  7. They ___ apologize for their mistake. It took me a day to solve the problem.
  8. ___ we go out tonight?
  9. You ___ watch so many thrillers. It could affect your sleep.
  10. If you're feeling sick, you ___ probably stay home.

must / mustn't

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. You ___ wear a helmet when you ride a motorbike.
  2. ___ I finish doing this exercise by Friday?
  3. We ___ be quiet in the library.
  4. You ___ smoke inside the building.
  5. She ___ study hard for the quiz.
  6. They ___ leave early to catch the train.
  7. We ___ forget to lock the door.
  8. ___ we wear formal clothes to the dinner?
  9. ___ she visit them tomorrow?
  10. ___ we pay the bill now or can we do it later?

might / might not

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. It ___ rain in a few minutes. Look at the sky.
  2. ___ it help if I explain it one more time?
  3. She ___ be at home now. Let's drop in on her.
  4. ___ it snow later today? Should I put on a scarf?
  5. They ___ forget to call. You should call them.
  6. ___ they be interested in joining us?
  7. I ___ go to the party. I'm not in the mood. I don't feel like it.
  8. It ___ be a good idea to discuss them behind their backs. I hate gossip.
  9. Why ___ we try a different way to solve the mystery?
  10. It ___ be fair to drop his name.

may / may not

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. ___ I use your phone?
  2. She ___ come so late. She isn't 18.
  3. You ___ borrow my book.
  4. It ___ be good for her.
  5. You ___ be here. We agreed to meet in another place.
  6. ___ I ask a question?
  7. You ___ ask such private questions.
  8. ___ I help you with that?
  9. ___ I ___ disturb you?
  10. You ___ wear such a long dress in the subway. It might get ripped.

have to, has to / don't, doesn't have to

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. I ___ go to work tomorrow.
  2. Does he ___ do it today?
  3. I ___ go to the meeting.
  4. Do you ___ work on weekends?
  5. She ___ be careful with him. He let her down once.
  6. Do they ___ wear a uniform to school?
  7. Don't you ___ be at the airport by 8 AM?
  8. You ___ study every day to get the result you want.
  9. You ___ worry about it. It's ok.
  10. We ___ be home early tonight. It's Friday.
Vocabulary 2
Sweet Couples 2

to между / to чтобы
I want to see you.
I read books to escape.

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. We met with friends ___ have fun and catch up.
  2. I have ___ tell you something.
  3. Do you plan ___ let them know?
  4. I take photos ___ remember the moment.
  5. I decided ___ go to the gym.
  6. What do you want me ___ say?
  7. I walk around the city ___ get inspiration.
  8. I want you ___ share your impressions.
  9. Why do you have ___ be so nice?
  10. I study more ___ make progress.

прилагательное / наречие
прилагательное + существительное
You are a real talent.

наречие + прилагательное
It's really amazing.

наречие + глагол
I really appreciate your help.

Заполните пропуски словами with real или really (fill in the gaps with real or really):
  1. You are a ___ friend. I appreciate our friendship.
  2. I am ___ worried about them. We are losing touch with them.
  3. It's ___ helpful. Thanks a lot. This means the world to me.
  4. You can ___ hurt someone with your words.
  5. I'm ___ having a lot in my plate right now. Let's not argue.
  6. Are you ___ angry? What went wrong?
  7. Would you like to try ___ fish and chips? The chef in this restaurant is British.
  8. I can get you a ticket to a ___ concert.
  9. These clothes are ___ old. We should go shopping.
  10. It's ___ late. We should go.

good / well
good хороший; хорошо с to be и глалогами чувств
You are a good friend.
It's really good.
I'm feeling good.

well хорошо с остальными глаголами
I can cook really well.

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. This dish is really ___.
  2. It went ___.
  3. It looks ___.
  4. He cooks really ___.
  5. That sounds ___.
  6. How ___ can you swim?
  7. How ___ is this book?
  8. They get on ___.
  9. It doesn't feel ___.
  10. It's not a ___ idea.

late / later
late поздно
It's late. We came late. I'm running late.
later позже, позднее
See you later. Let's discuss it later. Sooner or later.

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. See you ___.
  2. Why do you always come so ___?
  3. Why can't I do it ___?
  4. He came back ___ in the evening.
  5. Sooner or ___ you will have to tell the truth.
  6. We're having dinner now. Let's do it ___.
  7. Could you call back ___? I'm running ___ and can't talk right now.
  8. What are you doing ___? We could grab a bite.
  9. Don't call me so ___.
  10. He comes home ___ than she does.

at the end of / in the end
at the end of в конце чего-то
I do homework at the end of the weekend.
in the end в конце концов, в итоге
But in the end, it doesn't really matter (c)

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. ___ the movie, there was a surprising twist.
  2. ___, she got the job.
  3. ___ the street, there's a park.
  4. ___ the day, I'm exhausted (really tired).
  5. ___, they decided to move to a different apartment.
  6. ___, the hero saves the day.
  7. ___ the meeting, we'll discuss the next steps.
  8. ___, it's all about love.
  9. ___ the year, we'll have a company party.
  10. In the end, we realized that we were wrong.

-ing / -ed
boring / bored, interesting / interested, tiring / tired, surprising / surprised, thrilling / thrilled

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. The lecture was ___. I was really ___.
  2. Hiking up the mountain was ___. I was ___ after the climb.
  3. The book was really ___. I was ___ in every chapter.
  4. The news was ___. I was ___ to hear it.
  5. The roller coaster ride was ___. I was ___ after the ride.
  6. The ending of the story was ___. I was ___ by the twist.
  7. The performance was so ___. We got ___ and left early.
  8. The article was quite ___. I was ___ in learning more about the topic.
  9. The job was very ___. I was ___ at the end of the day.
  10. The concert was ___. I was ___ to see my favorite band perform live.
Vocabulary Practice 1
Sweet Couples

another / other
  1. У меня есть другая идея.
  2. Мы попросили других друзей.
  3. Можно мне ещё один кофе?
  4. У вас есть другие предложения?
  5. Я хочу пойти в другое место.

a little bit / some
  1. Я немного занят(а).
  2. Хочешь немного риса и овощей?
  3. Я немного взволнован(а).
  4. Это немного сложно.
  5. У меня есть немного времени.

so / such
  1. Ты такой хороший друг.
  2. Это так смешно.
  3. Этот фильм такой страшный.
  4. Она такая странная.
  5. Это такая интересная выставка.

let / give
  1. Дай мне подумать.
  2. Дай мне 5 минут.
  3. Дай мне решить.
  4. Дай им объяснить.
  5. Дай мне свой номер.

decide / solve
  1. Я решил(а) решить эту проблему сегодня.
  2. Я решил(а) ходить в зал.
  3. Он решил учиться хорошо.
  4. Она решила мою проблему.
  5. Я не могу решить, что купить.

discuss / talk about
  1. Давай обсудим это в другой раз.
  2. Я хочу поговорить о нашем проекте.
  3. Я могу обсудить это с ними.
  4. Мы поговорили о наших планах.
  5. Вы обсудили варианты?

although / despite, in spite of
  1. Несмотря на холодную погоду, мы гуляли в парке.
  2. Несмотря на то, что мы опоздали, они подождали нас.
  3. Несмотря на твоё настроение, мы приготовили пиццу.
  4. Несмотря на то, что это страшный фильм, мы решили посмотреть его.
  5. Несмотря на твоё мнение, я хочу попробовать.
Vocabulary 1
Sweet Couples

another / other
another day (ед.ч.)
other days (множ.ч.)

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. We met with ___ friends.
  2. Can I have ___ cup of coffee?
  3. I have got ___ ideas.
  4. I don't have ___ options.
  5. Do you have ___ plan?
  6. I know ___ places.
  7. I know ___ cafe.

a little bit / some
a little bit + прилагательное
a little bit tired
some + существительное
some people

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. I am ___ worried about it.
  2. I have ___ salad in my lunchbox.
  3. Are you ___ angry?
  4. Would you like ___ lasagna?
  5. I can get you ___ new clothes.
  6. These clothes are ___ wet.

so / such
so + прилагательное
so funny
such если после него есть существительное
such a nerd, such a funny joke, such good people

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. Your book is ___ successful.
  2. You wrote ___ a successful book.
  3. Our friends are ___ inspiring.
  4. I have ___ creative friends.
  5. I felt ___ relaxed.
  6. I had ___ a pleasant evening.

let / give
let + глагол
Let me know.
give + существительное
Give me an hour.

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. ___ me explain.
  2. ___ me a second.
  3. ___ them the tickets.
  4. ___ him add.
  5. Don't ___ me be the last to know.
  6. ___ me a chance.

decide / solve
decide + глагол
I decided to go to the gym.
solve + существительное
I solved their problem.

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. I ___ to eat healthy food.
  2. We ___ a difficult math problem.
  3. They can't ___ what to wear tonight.
  4. Did you ___ the mystery of the missing earrings.
  5. She ___ to go to the gallery.
  6. I have to ___ where to go.

discuss / talk about
discuss без предлога
Let's discuss this option.
talk с предлогом
Let's talk about this opportunity.

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. Let's ___ our trip.
  2. We ___ about the event.
  3. Let them ___ it before they leave.
  4. They are ___ about my book.
  5. What are you ___ about?
  6. Let's not ___ it without them.

although / despite, in spite of
although + подлежащее
Although it was raining, we went for a walk.
despite, in spite of + существительное или герундий
Despite the wind, we enjoyed our picnic.
In spite of being tired, she finished her work.

Заполните пропуски (fill in the gaps):
  1. ___ his efforts, he failed the exam.
  2. ___ he is rich, he is not happy.
  3. She loves to travel, ___ she is afraid of flying.
  4. She went to work, ___ feeling sick.
  5. ___ having problems with her mates, he invited them all.
  6. ___ the conflict, they had to discuss the project.
Vocabulary 2
Alphabet of Verbs
D
Мы решили поехать утром.
Опиши этого человека.
Архитекторы проектируют здания.
Давай обсудим это позже.

E
Приятного аппетита.
Я тренируюсь 2 раза в неделю.
Объясни мне ещё раз.

F
Листья падают осенью.
Я чувствовал(а) себя устало.
Она наполнила ванну с пеной детям.
Что ты нашёл там?
Когда ты заканчиваешь?
Я подписан(а) на этот аккаунт.
Не забудь выключить духовку.

G
Давай я куплю тебе кофе?
Дай мне 5 минут.
Я выращиваю зелень.
Думаю, я приду.

Vocabulary 1
Alphabet of Verbs
A
Они добавили молоко в кофе.
Я согласен помочь вам.
Ответьте на мой вопрос.
Когда вы приехали?
Что они спросили?

B
Они стали лучшими друзьями.
Давайте начнём без них.
Ты веришь ему?
Она родилась в сентябре.
Кто разбил чашку?
Я принёс продукты и положил их в холодильник.
Они хотят построить летний дом.
Что мне нужно купить?

C
Я звонил им утром.
Почему ты носишь тяжёлые сумки?
Что-то поменялось.
Давай проверим эту информацию.
Мы выбрали красивые цвета.
Мы решили убраться вместе.
Наши друзья любят лазить по скалам.
Дверь закрылась из-за ветра.
Мы пришли поздно.
Мы сравнили их ответы.
Мы завершили встречу в 6 вечера.
Она исправила все ошибки в тексте.
Сколько это стоит?
Они создают шедевры.

Past Simple
Exercise 1. Fill in the blanks with the correct past simple form of the verb.
  1. I ___ (go) to the museum with my family yesterday because there ___ (be) a rare exhibition.
  2. She ___ (not eat) lunch in the afternoon because he ___ (not have) time.
  3. We ___ (watch) a movie last night and everyone ___ (fall) asleep.
  4. They ___ (play) board games in the park and I ___ (win).
  5. He ___ (not study) for the test that's why he ___ (fail) it.

Exercise 2. Write sentences in the past simple using the given prompts.
  1. Yesterday / see / a movie / we.
  2. At the store / buy / some groceries / an hour ago / he.
  3. She / think / it / her mistake / is / that.
  4. We / have / because / bring / pizza / they / nothing to eat.
  5. They / at the balcony / put / the fridge / all the food / on the floor / break down / because.

Exercise 3. Fill in the blanks with the correct past simple form of the verb.
  1. There _ (be) a lot of my friends at the party last night.
  2. There _ (be) a weird man near the house.
  3. There _ (be, not) many options with the hotel.
  4. There _ (be, not) much space in that café, only a couple of tables.
  5. _ (Be) there any chance to meet with them?
  6. _ (Be) there any people at the swimming pool early in the morning?

Exercise 4. Match the questions with the correct answers.
  1. Did you go to the store?
  2. Where did you go on vacation?
  3. When did you finish your homework?
  4. What did you eat for dinner?
  5. Did she watch anything last night?

A. Yes, I did. Why?
B. Yesterday evening.
C. I made and ate some pasta.
D. No, she didn't. She came home very late.
E. I went to Saint Petersburg. It was amazing.

Exercise 5. Complete the story using the past simple form of the verbs.
Yesterday, I _ (get up) early. I _ (eat) some cereal breakfast and then _ (go) for a walk. It _ (take) me 5 minutes to get to the nearest park. I _ (spend) there some time and then I _ (meet) my friends. We _ (decide) to visit a new cafe.

When we _ (come) there, all tables _ (be) occupied. We _ (not, want) to wait so we _ (take) some coffee and snacks to go. We _ (go) back to the park and _ (grab) a bite there.

In the evening, I _ (come) home and _ (read) a new book. Then _ (go) to bed very late because the book _ (be) very involving.

Exercise 6. Tell about your weekend using the past simple. Describe what you did on Saturday and Sunday.

Simple Checklist 2
Negatives and Questions
it
  1. It doesn't seem fine.
  2. It doesn't rain in February.
  3. It doesn't really matter.
  4. It doesn't look boring.
  5. It doesn't take long.
  6. It doesn't take much experience.
  7. Does it take much time?
  8. Why does it always rain on me?
  9. What does he mean?
  10. Why does it feel so strange?

want
  1. I don't want you to worry.
  2. They don't want me to leave.
  3. She doesn't want me to wait.
  4. He doesn't want them to come.
  5. Does she want you to visit her?
  6. Do you want me to help?
  7. What do you want me to do?
  8. Why do you want it to stop?
  9. When does he want it to begin?
  10. Where do you want them to stay?

let
  1. Don't let me go to bed late.
  2. Don't let them go.
  3. Don't let them win.
  4. Don't let me work too much.
  5. You don't let me try.
  6. They don't let me ask questions.
  7. She doesn't let me think.
  8. Do you let her cook?
  9. Why do you let him tell lies?
  10. Why don't you let me help?

Вопросы из нескольких частей
  1. Do you know where they live?
  2. Do you know why they don't agree?
  3. Do you know why it feels so cold?
  4. Do you understand what I mean?
  5. Do you like what you do?
  6. Does it really matter where they work?
  7. Do you really mean what you say?
  8. Does it rain where you live?
  9. Do you know what I mean?
  10. Do you understand what we need to do?
Practice 2
Предлоги и местоимения
  1. Они едят омлет на завтрак?
  2. Вы пьёте кофе с молоком и или без молока?
  3. Вы ходите в зал утром?
  4. Она обедает днём?
  5. Вы читаете перед сном?
  6. Вы смотрите сериал вечером?
  7. Почему ты всегда смотришь на него?
  8. Почему ты часто меняешь работу?
  9. Когда ты навещаешь друзей?
  10. Ты проверяешь сообщения утром?
  11. Нам нужно сравнить их?
  12. Ты видишь разницу?
  13. Он часто готовит для семьи?
  14. Вы любите забираться в горы?
  15. Ты делишься впечатлениями с друзьями?
  16. Во сколько ты заканчиваешь?
  17. Что они создают?
  18. Ты хочешь описать эту картину?

Частицы some, any
  1. У вас есть какие-то вопросы?
  2. У вас есть какие-нибудь новые идеи?
  3. У вас есть какие-нибудь творческие друзья?
  4. У вас есть какие-то книги о кофе?
  5. Хотите кофе?
  6. Хотите чаю?
  7. Хотите салата?
  8. Хотите пирога?
  • Местоимения

    Let me do my job.
    I want you to think about your options.
    Don't take my keys. Take yours.
    They never forget their old friends.
    Let us add this to our list.
    He knows his duties. She knows hers, too.
  • Предлоги

    in autumn
    in the morning
    at night
    at 8 a.m.
    on Monday
    on holidays
    for breakfast
    a cup of coffee
    about problems
    from experience
    before sleep
    after lunch
  • Артикли

    I have a friend in Saint Petersburg. The friend works as a nurse.
    I have a wonderful idea about the event.
    What an amazing opportunity!
    We sometimes go to the theatre in the centre of the city.
Practice 2
Предлоги и местоимения
  1. Они едят омлет на завтрак?
  2. Вы пьёте кофе с молоком и или без молока?
  3. Вы ходите в зал утром?
  4. Она обедает днём?
  5. Вы читаете перед сном?
  6. Вы смотрите сериал вечером?
  7. Почему ты всегда смотришь на него?
  8. Почему ты часто меняешь работу?
  9. Когда ты навещаешь друзей?
  10. Ты проверяешь сообщения утром?
  11. Нам нужно сравнить их?
  12. Ты видишь разницу?
  13. Он часто готовит для семьи?
  14. Вы любите забираться в горы?
  15. Ты делишься впечатлениями с друзьями?
  16. Во сколько ты заканчиваешь?
  17. Что они создают?
  18. Ты хочешь описать эту картину?

Частицы some, any
  1. У вас есть какие-то вопросы?
  2. У вас есть какие-нибудь новые идеи?
  3. У вас есть какие-нибудь творческие друзья?
  4. У вас есть какие-то книги о кофе?
  5. Хотите кофе?
  6. Хотите чаю?
  7. Хотите салата?
  8. Хотите пирога?
  • every

    everything всё
    everybody все
    everyone все, каждый
    everywhere везде

    I know everything about my favourite writer.
    Everything makes me inspired.
    I respect everybody.
    Everybody understands my choice.
    I invite everyone.
    Everyone in this room knows this.
    People work everywhere.
  • some

    something что-то, что-нибудь
    somebody кто-то, кто-нибудь
    someone кто-то, кое-кто
    somewhere где-то, кое-где, где-нибудь, куда-нибудь

    I feel something amazing.
    Something helps them to create.
    I need somebody to decide.
    Somebody has this key.
    I know someone.
    Someone does this.
    Let's go somewhere.
  • any

    anything что угодно; что-то, что-нибудь; ничего
    anybody кто угодно; кто-то, кто-нибудь; никого, никто
    anyone кто угодно; кто-то, кое-кто; никого, никто
    anywhere где угодно, куда угодно; где-то, кое-где, где-нибудь, куда-нибудь; нигде, никуда

    1) I cook anything. Anything inspires me. They meet anybody. They teach anyone. We travel anywhere.

    2) Do you know anything about it? Do you see anybody there? Do you believe anyone? Do you plan to go anywhere?

    3) I don't promise anything. I don't work with anybody. Don't ask anyone. i don't go anywhere at night.
  • no

    nothing ничего
    nobody никого, никто
    no one никого, никто
    nowhere нигде, никуда

    I think about nothing.
    Nothing worries me.
    I work with nobody.
    Nobody wants this.
    I understand no one.
    No one cares.
    I go nowhere at night.
Practice every, some, any, no 2
every, some, any, no
Translate:
  1. Они где-то здесь.
  2. Все в нашей семье любят пиццу.
  3. Никто не понял.
  4. Я кое-что купил(а).
  5. Что-то говорит мне, что это так странно.
  6. Ты хочешь что-нибудь поесть?
  7. Я не хочу ничего, я не хочу есть.
  8. Поехали куда-нибудь на выходные.
  9. Они что-то знают.
  10. Давай поговорим о чём-нибудь весёлом.
Practice every, some, any, no 1
every, some, any, no
Translate:
  1. Кто-то постучал в дверь. Я пошла открывать, но никого не было.
  2. Кое-кто из моих друзей собирается на вечеринку. Хочешь пойти со мной?
  3. Кто-то забыл выключить свет на кухне.
  4. Я положила ключи где-то здесь, но не могу их найти.
  5. Можешь поставить сумку где угодно.
  6. Я готова поехать куда угодно с ним.
  7. Все были рады видеть тебя после отпуска.
  8. Я искала свою книгу везде, но так и не нашла ее.
  9. Никто не ответил на мой звонок.
  10. Всё, что мне нужно, это немного отдыха.
Simple Checklist 1
Простые утверждения
  1. Я люблю свою жизнь.
  2. Он изучает английский каждую неделю.
  3. Он пьёт кофе на завтрак.
  4. Я хочу обсудить это.
  5. Мы планируем купить новую мебель.
  6. Дождь часто идёт осенью.
  7. Это занимает время.
  8. У меня занимает 30 минут, чтобы добраться до офиса.
  9. Звучит интересно.
  10. Я хочу, чтобы вы поняли.
  11. Дайте мне подумать.
  12. Пусть они расскажут.

Отрицания
  1. Мы не согласны с этим.
  2. Я не добавляю сахар в капучино.
  3. Не спрашивай.
  4. Я не отвечаю на эти вопросы.
  5. Мы не начинаем рано.
  6. Я не хочу стать такой.
  7. Он не приносит документы домой.
  8. Они не покупают дорогие билеты.
  9. Я не ношу паспорт в сумке.
  10. Я не закрываю окно перед сном.

Типы вопросов
  1. Вы заказываете доставку?
  2. Он бегает утром?
  3. Вы не помните?
  4. Она не понимает?
  5. Вы верите в хороших людей?
  6. Что вы выбираете?
  7. Где вы обычно покупаете одежду?
  8. Когда у вас день рождения?
  9. Почему мы не гуляем перед сном?
  10. Почему он не ест курицу?
  11. Что из этого (которое) вы предпочитаете: суп или салат?
  12. Вы знаете это кафе, правда?
  13. Она не ест шоколад, да?
  14. Кто знает?
  15. Что делает тебя счастливым?
  16. С кем ты делишься информацией?
  17. С кем ты работаешь?
  18. О чём ты думаешь?

Утверждения из нескольких частей
  1. Я знаю, где они живут.
  2. Я понимаю, что вы хотите сказать.
  3. Я люблю это блюдо, потому что его легко готовить.
  4. Я люблю сладкое, но не карамель.
  5. Мы читаем книги, чтобы узнавать что-то новое.
  6. Я люблю путешествовать, чтобы сменить обстановку (change the scenery).
  7. Я хорошо готовлю, поэтому / вот почему я умею готовить все наши любимые блюда.

Предлоги и местоимения
  1. Я ем йогурт на завтрак.
  2. Я пью кофе с молоком и без сахара.
  3. Я занимаюсь спортом в зале утром.
  4. Днём я обедаю и у меня перерыв.
  5. Вечером я читаю что-то лёгкое перед сном.
  6. Ночью я смотрю серию сериала.
  7. Они смотрят на меня.
  8. Мы меняем вкусы с годами.
  9. Мы приезжаем к ним.
  10. Я проверяю почту утром.
  11. Я хочу сравнить его с оригиналом.
  12. Я не вижу разницы между ними.
  13. Он готовит ужин для нас.
  14. Мы хотим забраться на гору.
  15. Люди разделяют мои идеи. Эти идеи мои.
  16. Давайте завершим урок этим упражнением.
  17. Они создают прекрасное искусство.
  18. Я хочу описать свои эмоции от этой поездки.

Частицы some, any, no
  1. У меня есть несколько рецептов.
  2. У неё нет никаких вопросов.
  3. У них есть какие-нибудь варианты?
  4. У меня нет ответа.
  5. У тебя есть какой-нибудь новый рецепт?

too, also, either
  1. Я люблю итальянские блюда тоже.
  2. Я тоже читаю для удовольствия.
  3. Я не играю в покер тоже.


It + глагол
Природные явления
It rains. It snows. It doesn't rain. Does it snow?

It takes + существительное
It takes time.
It takes 10 minutes to make a tasty sandwich.
It takes me / you / him / her / us / them 30 minutes to ...

Чувства
It looks perfect.
It tastes good.
It sounds amazing.
It feels cold.
It smells of autumn.

Другие глаголы
It seems boring.
It means nothing.
It matters to me.
want от кого-то
I want to clean our apartment.
No, I don't.
I want YOU to clean our apartment.

I want you / him / her / us / them to...

I want you to understand.
I want it to stop.
I want them to be happy.
I want my friend to come.
let + кому + глагол
let + me / you / him / her / us / them + глагол

Let me check.
Let me think.
Let them know.
Let her go.
Let it snow.
Let it be.
Let it slide.
Practice 1
Translate:
  1. Это требует времени.
  2. У меня занимает 30 минут, чтобы собраться и выйти из дома.
  3. У меня занимает 15 минут, чтобы позавтракать.
  4. Дождь редко идёт зимой.
  5. Это звучит странно.
  6. На вкус шоколад.
  7. Пахнет дождём.
  8. Выглядит дорого.
  9. Это кажется смешным.
  10. Это значит много.


Let's read the song quotes and the screenshots and translate the examples

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First Grammar Tips