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PASSIVE VOICE

Here you have some exercises to practice passive voice structures:
active or passive?
past simple passive voice exercises
present simple passive voice exercises
with double object
grammar and exercises

 

  1. We set the table. –
  2. She pays a lot of money. –
  3. I draw a picture. –
  4. They wear blue shoes. –
  5. They don’t help you.
  6. Somebody hit me. –
  7. We stopped the bus. –
  8. A thief stole my car. –
  9. They didn’t let him go. –
  10. She didn’t win the prize. –
  11. I have eaten a hamburger. –
  12. We have cycled five miles. –
  13. I have opened the present. –
  14. They have not read the book. –
  15. You have not sent the parcel. –

 

 

CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

SECOND CONDITIONAL:

  1. She _________________ (be) happier if she _________________ (have) more friends.
  2. if we _________________ (decide) to stay here, we _________________ (buy) a house.
  3. They _________________ (have) more money if they _________________ (not / buy) so many clothes
  4. We _________________ (come) to dinner if we _________________ (have) time.
  5. if she _________________ (know) his numbe, she _________________ (call) him.
  6. They _________________ (go) to Spain on holiday if they _______________ (like) hot weather.
  7. She _________________ (pass) the exam if she _________________ (study) more.
  8. I _________________ (marry) someone famous if I _________________ (be) a movie star.
  9. if we _________________ (buy) a new car, we never _________________ (be) late again.
  10. You _________________ (lose) weight if you _________________ (eat) less.

THIRD CONDITIONAL:

  1. He ______________ (be) happier if he ______________ (stay) at home.
  2. She ______________ (pass) the exam if she ______________ (study) harder.
  3. if we ______________ (not / go) to the same university, we ______________ (not / get) married.
  4. They ______________ (be) late if they ______________ (not / take) a taxi.
  5. if she ______________ (not / come) to London, she ______________ (not / meet) him.
  6. He ______________ (take) a taxi if he ______________ (have) enough money.
  7. I ______________ (call) you if I ______________ (not / forget) my phone.
  8. if we ______________ (be) invited, we ______________ (come).
  9. She ______________ (not / do) it if she ______________ (know) you were ill.
  10. if he ______________ (leave) earlier, he ______________ (be) on time.

Here you have more exercises about Conditional Sentences:

-3rd conditional:

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/third-conditional-exercise-1.html

-Mixed Conditional Sentences ( 1st, 2nd and 3rd):

https://www.perfect-english-grammar.com/first-second-third-conditionals-exercise.html

https://agendaweb.org/exercises/verbs/conditional/first-second-third

https://agendaweb.org/exercises/verbs/conditional/first-second-third-conditionals

https://agendaweb.org/exercises/verbs/conditional/first-second-third-write-2

 

MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

https://es.lyricstraining.com/en/play/coldplay/christmas-lights-live/HvrcQjKUKv#ibw

https://es.lyricstraining.com/en/play/jimmy-fallon-meghan-trainor/wrap-me-up/gnMdGumSVn#ibw

https://es.lyricstraining.com/en/play/sia/sunshine-audio/gjK5ofmmLj#ibw

https://es.lyricstraining.com/play/band-aid-thirty/do-they-know-its-christmas/H0ZDLkE7N0#ibw

https://lyricstraining.com/play/ed-sheeran-elton-john/merry-christmas/H6w0ZDLCU6

 

“Your Song” (“Elton John” Version)

https://lyricstraining.com/play/elton-john/your-song-live/HJ3ymUHUGJ

 

https://es.lyricstraining.com/play/peter-hollens-jackie-evancho/happy-xmas-war-is-over/HLkEvrcngL#a7w

https://es.lyricstraining.com/play/john-lennon-the-plastic-ono-band/imagine/H7I4VxsmQ7#ibw

CHRISTMAS ACTIVITIES

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Thanksgiving and Black Friday

Turkey, pumpkin pie, American football and giant balloons. It’s the fourth Thursday in November. It’s Thanksgiving. But what exactly is Thanksgiving Day?

Many years ago, in the 1600s, a group of people left England and sailed on a ship called the Mayflower on a pilgrimage to the New World. The Pilgrims landed in Plymouth, Massachusetts, after a long six-week journey at sea. It was a cold winter and the Pilgrims found it difficult in their new home. Fortunately, the Native Americans gave them food and taught them how to plant seeds. With the Native Americans’ help, the Pilgrims planted lots of crops and that autumn’s harvest was a good one. They celebrated their good fortune by having a feast of thanksgiving.

Today, Thanksgiving has become a traditional time to get together with family or friends. Food, drink and giving thanks are still part of the festival. People also enjoy other activities, like watching American football or going to a parade. The biggest parade is the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade that takes place in New York. The parade includes marching bands, floats, songs and performances from Broadway musicals, and giant helium-filled balloons. Another tradition is the Turkey Pardon. The President receives a gift of a live turkey. At a White House ceremony, the President pardons the National Thanksgiving Turkey, allowing it to live for the rest of its life on a farm.

Black Friday is an informal name for the Friday following Thanksgiving Day in the United States, which is celebrated on the fourth Thursday of November. The day after Thanksgiving has been regarded as the beginning of the United States Christmas shopping season since 1952. The term “Black Friday” did not become widely used until more recent decades, during which time global retailers have adopted the term and date to market their own holiday sales.

Many stores offer highly promoted sales on Black Friday and open very early, such as at midnight, or may even start their sales at some time on Thanksgiving. Black Friday is not an official holiday, but California and some other states observe “The Day After Thanksgiving” as a holiday for state government employees.

The term Cyber Monday, a neologism invented in 2005 by the National Retail Federation’s division Shop.org, refers to the Monday immediately following Black Friday based on a trend that retailers began to recognize in 2003 and 2004. Retailers noticed that many consumers, who were too busy to shop over the Thanksgiving weekend or did not find what they were looking for, shopped for bargains online that Monday from home or work.

 

Now you can do these quizzes:

https://kids.nationalgeographic.com/games/quizzes/quiz-whiz-thanksgiving/

https://www.amexessentials.com/thanksgiving-trivia-quiz/

https://www.vocabulary.cl/english-games/thanksgiving-day.htm#google_vignette

https://wordwall.net/es-us/community/vocabulary/thanksgiving

REPORTED SPEECH

1- REPORTED SPEECH

  • 1-I’m not happy here.
  • 2-I wrote to my father yesterday.
  • 3-I’ll phone to you tomorrow.
  • 4-We went to London yesterday.
  • 5-it’s going to rain this morning.
  • 6-I’m not working today because I don’t feel well.
  • 7-I saw a great film yesterday.
  • 8-I only have one shirt because I’ve lost the others.
  • 9-We had an exam last week and I hope that I will have good marks.
  • 10-Where will you be today?
  • 11-Do you have children?
  • 12-Where did you park your car?
  • 13-What do you want?
  • 14-Are you going to a party with your girlfriend tonight?
  • 15-Do you want to play football tomorrow?reported_speech

2- MORE ABOUT REPORTED SPEECH:

  • 1-We’re late for school
  • 2-The bus didn’t arrive on time yesterday
  • 3-I haven’t been here before
  • 4-I can’t come today because I’m busy
  • 5-We drove right down to Athens last summer
  • 6-Help my sister now!
  • 7-Don’t do it!
  • 8-What film were you watching before I arrived yesterday?
  • 9-Why didn’t Nick go to New York with you?
  • 10-Did Max fly to London yesterday?
  • 11-I can’t understand why Marion has missed out on an Oscar this year. I think she played the role really well
  • 12-Don’t forget my book!
  • 13-Did you spot any bloopers while you were watching the film?
  • 14-Where were you yesterday night?
  • 15-I think you should take the taxi, it will be quicker

3-  CHECK GRAMMAR. CORRECT AND WRITE THESE SENTENCES:

1. He said her that he loved her.

2. She said she knows the answer. .

3. Ryan said had bought the tickets.

4. She told me don’t speak in the library.

5. Sara asked if had he finished.

6. She asked me where was my sister.

7. They asked me come back later.

8. She asked did I spoke French.

 

4-. GAP FILLING IN REPORTED SPEECH

1. ‘I feel ill.’ Sandra said ______________________________.

2. ‘I’m going into town.’ Mark said ______________________________.

3. ‘I studied music for five years.’ Alex said ______________________________.

4. ‘I’ve been to Shanghai.’ She said ______________________________.

5. ‘We can help you.’ Will said ______________________________.

6. ‘It will rain on Tuesday.’ The weather forecast said ______________________________ on Tuesday.

7. ‘What’s your name?’ The police officer asked me ______________________________.

8. ‘Are you over eighteen?’ The teacher asked Amy ______________________________.

 

5-WRITE THESE SENTENCES IN INDIRECT SPEECH CHANGING WORDS WHERE NECESSARY

a. “I’ll see you tomorrow”, she said. …

b. “I saw her today”, he said. …

c. “I don’t like this film”, she said. …

d. She said, “We went swimming today.” …

e. “I met her about three months ago”, he said. …

f. “I’ll see Mary on Sunday”, she said. …

g. “Pete and Sue are getting married tomorrow”, she said. …

h. “Stephen’s bringing some records to the party tomorrow”, she said. …

i. “I really like this furniture”, she said. …

j. “My parents are arriving tomorrow”, she said….

k. “We visited her this morning” they said. …

l. “We’ll see her next summer” they said. …

m. “They were here three months ago”, he said. …

n. “I’m meeting them at four o’clock today”, he said….

o. “I can see you tomorrow”, she said….

 

6-WRITE THESE QUESTIONS IN REPORTED SPEECH USING THE WORDS GIVEN

a. “What’s your name?”, he asked. (wanted to know)

b. “Do you like Marlon Brandon?”, she asked.

c. “How old are you?”, she said. (asked)

d. “When does the train leave?”, I asked.

e. “Are you enjoying yourself?”, he asked.

f. “How are you?”, he said. (asked)

g. “Does your father work here?”, she asked.

h. “Do you live near your father?”, he asked.

i. “Who did you see at the meeting?”, my mother asked.

j. “Why did you take my wallet?”, he asked.

k. “How did you get to school?”, she asked.

l. “Are you a foreigner?”, she asked.

m. “Where do you live?”, the boy asked.

n. “Have you met Danny before?”, he asked.

o. “Are you hungry?”, he asked.

p. “Why wasn’t Judy at the party?”, she asked.

q. “Why didn’t you telephone?”, my father asked.

r. “Did you borrow my dictionary?”, he asked.

s. “Why are you so late?”, the teacher asked.

t. “Have you finished your exams?”, she asked.

u. “Did you invite Judy and Mitch?”, he asked.

v. “Does your brother live in London?”, she asked.

w. “Why didn’t the police report the crime?”, the judge asked.

x. “Do you know who broke the window?”, he asked.

y. “Why you won’t let me in?”, he shouted.

 

7- COMMANDS, REQUESTS AND ADVICE

a. “Make some coffee, Bob”, Carol said.(ask)

b. “You must do the homework soon, Jane”, she said.(tell)

c. “Remember to buy a map, Ann” he said.(remind)

d. “You should see a doctor, Mrs Clark”, he said.(advise)

e. “Keep all the windows closed, Bill” they said.(warn)

f. “Go home, Paul”, Francis said.(tell)

g. “Please stay for supper, Bob”, he said.(try to persuade)

 

8-MORE REQUESTS

a. “Don’t try to be funny.”

b. “Wait here till I come.”

c. “Go to bed and don’t get up till you’re called.”

d. “Be a good girl and sit quietly for five minutes.”

e. “Watch the milk and don’t let it boil over.”

f. “Don’t take your coat off.”

g. “Don’t forget to thank Mrs Jones when you’re saying good bye to her.”

h. “Stop that dog.”

Halloween

 

Halloween is celebrated on October 31st every year. The holiday began as a Celtic festival from Ireland called Samhain. Halloween became more popular world wide with the start of the Christian holiday called All Saints Day. Halloween is traditionally a holiday that is meant to ward off evil spirits. During the time of the Celtic traditions, people would carve out scary faces and figures in giant turnips, place a candle inside, and set in their windows to scare away evil ghosts and enemies on Halloween.

Nowadays the turnips have been replaced by orange pumpkins, but the carving tradition is still continued, as well as lighting the pumpkins on the night of Halloween. The traditional colors that are used for most decorations for Halloween are black and orange. There are certain characters that are associated with Halloween: ghosts, witches, skeletons, vampires, werewolves, bats and black cats.

Read the text and complete it.

vocabulary game

Halloween Quiz – Cuestionario (wordwall.net)

Halloween Characters and Things – Cada oveja con su pareja (wordwall.net)

Halloween Vocabulary Set 1 Crossword – Une las parejas (wordwall.net)

Halloween Hangman – Ahorcado (wordwall.net)

Halloween – Parejas (wordwall.net)

 

Christmas activities

JOHN LENNON’S HAPPY XMAS AND IMAGINE:

-Complete the song:

https://es.lyricstraining.com/play/peter-hollens-jackie-evancho/happy-xmas-war-is-over/HLkEvrcngL#a7w

Try to complete the white gaps from Imagine:

https://es.lyricstraining.com/play/john-lennon-the-plastic-ono-band/imagine/H7I4VxsmQ7#ibw

 

John Winston Ono Lennon (born John Winston Lennon, 9 October 1940 – 8 December 1980) was an English singer, songwriter and peace activist who achieved worldwide fame as the founder, co-lead vocalist, and rhythm guitarist of the Beatles. His songwriting partnership with Paul McCartney remains the most successful in history. In 1969, he started the Plastic Ono Band with his second wife, Yoko Ono. After the Beatles disbanded in 1970, Lennon continued a career as a solo artist and as Ono’s collaborator.

Lennon was characterised for the rebellious nature and acerbic wit in his music, writing, drawings, on film and in interviews and his songs were adopted as anthems by the anti-war movement and the larger counterculture. He was shot and killed in the archway of his Manhattan apartment building by a Beatles fan, Mark David Chapman.

From 1968 to 1972, Lennon produced more than a dozen records with Ono, including a trilogy of avant-garde albums, his first solo LP John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band, and the international top 10 singles “Give Peace a Chance”, “Instant Karma!”, “Imagine” and “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”.

As a performer, writer or co-writer, Lennon had 25 number one singles in the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Double Fantasy, his best-selling album, won the 1981 Grammy Award for Album of the Year. In 1982, Lennon was honoured with the Brit Award for Outstanding Contribution to Music. In 2002, Lennon was voted eighth in a BBC poll of the 100 Greatest Britons. Rolling Stone ranked him the fifth-greatest singer and thirty-eighth greatest artist of all time. He was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame (in 1997) and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (twice, as a member of the Beatles in 1988 and as a solo artist in 1994).

-Christmas Activities

 

 

 

GREAT BRITAIN

  1. What does BBC stand for?
  2. Which English city are the Beatles from?
  3. Which band was Freddie Mercury part of?
  4. Which British author wrote Pride and Prejudice?
  5. What is the smallest city in the UK?
  6. Which flower is associated with England?
  7. Who was the first English Prime Minister?
  8. Who is the president of the National Trust?
  9. Which British actor played the Tramp in 1915?
  10. What is the official London residence of the Queen?
  11. In which city was the soft drink Vimto invented?
  12. Who was Henry VIII’s first wife?
  13. Which British chocolatier originally created the Cadbury Creme Egg?
  14. Which British artist made the Angel of the North?
  15. Which British author wrote Oliver Twist?
  16. How many players does each Cricket team has?
  17.  Is an English bulldog bigger or smaller than a French bulldog?
  18. Who founded the car brand Rolls-Royce?
  19. Which actress portrayed the Queen in the first two seasons of The Crown?
  20. In which city can you find the Clifton Suspension bridge?
  21. Which British author wrote The Chronicles of Narnia?
  22. True or False – Worcestershire Sauce was invented by two pharmacists.
  23. What does GP stand for?
  24. In which city was Cadbury founded?
  25. Which fictional bunny is the author Beatrix Potter known for?
  26. Which football team does Harry Kane play for?
  27. How many Harry Potter books are there?
  28. In which Adele album was ‘Rolling in the deep’?
  29.  Which year did ‘The Great British Bake Off’ start?
  30. Which secret agent organisation does James Bond work for?
  31. What was the job of Simon Pegg’s character in ‘Hot Fuzz’?
  32. Which British actor portrayed Dr. Watson in the BBC series ‘Sherlock’?
  33. Who was the bassist of The Rolling Stones?
  34. In which UK city was the rock band ‘Oasis’ formed?
  35. What does BAFTA stand for?
  36. Which Nobel Prize was Winston Churchill awarded?
  37. Who established the Church of England?
  38. Which Spice girl was Posh Spice?
  39. In which city did the Hillsborough disaster happen?
  40. What is the UK national anthem?
  41. Which movement did Emmeline Pankrust organise?
  42. Which actress portrayed Hermione Granger in Harry Potter?
  43. What was Daniel Craig’s last James Bond movie?
  44. Where was Shakespeare born?
  45. Which year was the Good Friday Agreement signed?
  46. In which county does the Glastonbury festival take place?
  47. What boarding school did Prince Charles go to?
  48. Radcliffe Camera is a famous attraction in which city?
  49. What is the longest running musical in London?
  50. Which country gives the Christmas tree on Trafalgar square to the UK?