English Language Exercises: Grammar and Comprehension

Text Analysis

1. The lights look quite confusing. — True — “Strange lights sometimes dance in the night sky.”

2. The lights don’t always float high above the ground. — True — “They might float just above the earth, or fly up into the dark.”

3. Robert Ellison didn’t feel sure about the cause of the lights. — False — “He had thought they must be distant campfires.”

4. The lights are likely to be people playing a trick. — False — “Some people say it’s all a trick. But that can’t be true.”

5. James Bunnell is sure his theory is right. — False — “He believes they might be a result of a complex combination of physics and geology.”

Synonyms

• Near = Close
• Witnesses = Observers
• Proof = Evidence
• Surprising = Amazing
• Clearly = Definitely

Listening Exercises

• 8. Hear two friends: C) She thinks it will.
• 9. Talking about litter: B) People drop.
• 10. About a new car: C) Drive to work.
• 11. Date or time: B) Book immediately.
• 12. Photography competition: A) Using a photo.
• 13. Man's birthday: B) Got up late.

Past Perfect Practice

1. We had already eaten when John came home.
2. Last year, Juan passed all his exams.
3. When I got to the airport, I discovered I had forgotten my passport.
4. I went to the library, then I bought some milk and went home.
5. I opened my handbag to find that I had forgotten my credit card.
6. When we arrived at the station, the train had already left.
7. We got home to find that someone had broken into the house.
8. I opened the fridge to find someone had eaten all my chocolate.
9. I had known my husband for three years when we got married.
10. Julie was very pleased to see that John had cleaned the kitchen.
11. It hadn't rained all summer, so the grass was completely dead.
12. When he arrived at the party, Julie had just left.
13. After arriving home, I realized I hadn't bought any milk.
14. The laundry was wet. It had rained while I was out.
15. William felt ill last night because he had eaten too many cakes.
16. Keiko met William last September.
17. First, I tidied the flat, then I sat down and had a cup of coffee.
18. John played the piano when he was a child, but he doesn't play now.
19. When I opened the curtains, the sun was shining but the ground was white. It had snowed during the night.

The Importance of Sport

Sport is very important for health. Football and basketball are liked by many students. Sport can make our body strong and healthy. People should do exercise because it is good for the body and the mind.

Sport is also good for friendships. New friends can be made in sports teams. When exercise is done, people usually feel happy and relaxed. Students can learn teamwork and discipline from sport.

In my opinion, sport should be practiced more often at school. Teenagers must do some exercise every day. It does not have to be difficult. Simple activities like walking or riding a bike can help a lot. A healthy life can be created with sport and good habits.