Complete the sentences with the correct word

№1. Complete the sentences with the correct word 1. I read an interesting **article** about the media. 2. Jane buys Sugar magazine for its **fashion** advice. 3. The **programme** plays all the latest hits. 4. My sister buys a popular magazine to read **horoscopes** about famous people's lives. 5. I try to tell you what will happen in the future. 6. Polly likes to send **text messages** to her friends. №2. Underline the correct item 1. In sports, it's a great achievement to $\underline{\text{break}}$ a world record. 2. John $\underline{\text{brave}}$ fought the bear. 3. It can be difficult to come $\underline{\text{up}}$ with new ideas. 4. The zebra ran $\underline{\text{off}}$ before I could take a photograph. 5. I was $\underline{\text{surprised}}$ to hear I won the competition. 6. Mark was very $\underline{\text{excited}}$ when he won the writing award. 7. Glossy magazines are $\underline{\text{attractive}}$ to teenagers. 8. I like the fashion and beauty $\underline{\text{advice}}$ in this magazine. 9. This belt really goes $\underline{\text{with}}$ your shoes. 10. What does the weather $\underline{\text{report}}$ say? №3. Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Continuous 1. On Saturday between 11.30 and 12.30 she **was cooking** lunch. 2. Jackie **was taking** notes during the lesson. 3. The students **were working** hard because they wanted a good mark in the exam. 4. What **were you doing** last night? 5. He **was playing** with his nephews all day Saturday. №4. Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Simple or the Past Continuous 1. At 7 pm yesterday we **were listening** to music. 2. Gary **was riding** his bicycle while Alan was skateboarding. 3. I **passed** the exam without difficulty. 4. Mum **cooked** dinner before dad came home. 5. The policeman asked, "What **were you doing** at the time of the robbery?" 6. She **wrote** a letter when the lights went out. 7. They **were going** on holiday in June. 8. I **was sitting** in a cafe when you phoned me. 9. Paul **got** dressed, had breakfast and then **went** to school. 10. When I was a teenager I **played** in the school basketball team. 11. My aunt Jane **was driving** to Oxford when I phoned her. №5. Choose the correct response 1. I passed all my exams! **E. That’s great news. Your parents will be pleased.** 2. Tom broke his leg and can't play in the match. **A. Oh dear! I hope he gets well soon.** 3. Listen to this - Helen had a car accident! **B. How dreadful! Was she hurt?** 4. Did you hear about the chimpanzees that sailed across the Atlantic? **D. Wow! How long did it take him?** 5. My brother climbed Mount Everest. **C. What a story! How did he do that?** №6. Read the text and answer the questions 1. When did the event take place? **On 12th June.** 2. Who planned the event? **A group of sixteen-year-old students from the local high school.** 3. How many people took part? **Over 500 people.** 4. How far did they have to go? **10-mile distance.** 5. What was the weather like during the 'run'? **It was a sunny day.**