7 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A
7 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A
7 Grammar, Vocabulary, and Pronunciation A
1 Complete the sentences with the -ing form or the infinitive of the verb in brackets.
Example: You need to buy (buy) some new boots for winter.
1 I phoned Abdul because I wanted to tell (tell) him about the meeting.
2 Sandra left without saying (say) goodbye to anyone.
3 I love walking (walk) in the snow.
4 Doing (do) exercise is very good for you.
5 Try not to spend (spend) all of your money on computer games.
6 Do you know how to make (make) bread?
7 Dancing (dance) is something I really hate.
8 It isn’t easy to learn (learn) Chinese.
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VOCABULARY
PRONUNCIATION
‘I was really nervous the first time I met my boyfriend’s parents. Looking back, there
was nothing to worry about. They wanted to know everything about me, so they
asked me a lot of questions. I tried not to give my views on politics or controversial
subjects, though. Of course, you have to be yourself, so if they ask you a
complicated question, you have to give an honest answer. One other piece of advice
I would give is: be punctual. Parents always hate people arriving late.’
‘My advice is ‘dress to impress’. I wore a suit to meet my girlfriend’s parents for the
first time. I think it really made a good impression. They didn’t want their daughter to
go out with someone who wore an old T-shirt and jeans. Make sure you shake her
father’s hand firmly. This shows that you aren’t a weak man. I also offered to help
my girlfriend’s mother in the kitchen. She liked that. Lay the table, or do the washing
up, for example. Her mother will think you’re great!’
‘I think the most important thing is to show your girlfriend’s parents that you have a
deep interest in her. You can do this by asking questions about when she was a little
girl. Parents never get tired of talking about their children. This tactic also makes you
more relaxed, because you aren’t talking about yourself. Before you go to their
house, ask your girlfriend what her parents like doing. If you find some common
interests, conversation will be easier.’
WRITING
Describe a time you visited a friend’s parents. Answer these questions. (100–
150 words)
• Whose parents were they?
• How did you feel about the visit?
• What things did you do?
• What things didn’t you do?
• Do you think you made a good impression? Why (not)?
Writing total 10
Reading and Writing total 25
Name ____________________________
Class ____________________________