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Exercise 1

1. Paul’s brother is here What is his name?
2. John isn’t here today. He’s at the dentist.
3. That boy look just like you. Is he your brother?
4. Thanks for all your help. You are a really good friend.
5. Hi. Nice to meet you. Where are you from?
6. You can’t come in. We aren’t ready.
7. I’m not often late for school but sometimes I have problems waking up.

Exercise 2

I’m sitting in my classroom. We’re doing a History test. Paul’s writing quickly. Maggie isn’t write. She’s thinking but is she thinking about the exam or something else? Our teacher is watching us. He’s got a book but he isn’t reading it. Simon and Will are talking. They aren’t trying to do the test at all. They don’t care. They always do badly in test at all. And I’m ... What am I doing? I’m wasting time. Come on, think ... Henry V ...

Exercise 3

Conversation 1
Phil: Hi, Ben. Who are you waiting for?
Ben: I’m waiting for Elaine. She’s late – again.
Conversation 2
Andy: Hey, Stuart, Are you using your phone?
Stuart: No, I’m not. Do you want to borrow it?
Conversation 3
Belinda: Dave, is Paul wearing your coat?
Dave: Yes, he is. He’s cold. I don’t need it. I’m fine in this sweater.

Exercise 4

Conversation 1
Amy: Hi, Mel. Are you doing anything at the moment?
Mel: Not really. I’m waiting for a phone call.
Amy: Form Pete?
Mel: Yes, He’s late.
Amy: Is he working today?
Mel: Yes, he is. Well, I think he is. I hope he isn’t out with his friends!
Conversation 2
Beth: Hi, Cathy. What are you cooking?
Cathy: A curry. Do you want some?
Beth: No thanks. Joe is getting pizza for us.
Cathy: Where is he buying it?
Beth: I don’t know. Why?
Cathy: Because there’s a new pizza restaurant near the station. They are selling pizzas for half price this week

Exercise 5

1. d. Hannah: What are you reading?
   James: Game of thrones. It’s great.
2. f. Liam: Bye Mum I’m going to school.
   Mum: See you later.
3. g. Valerie: What’s wrong?
   Alex is playing tennis with Steve and I’m alone.
4. c. Manager: Why are you sitting down?
   Craig: I’m tired. I need a rest
5. b. Mrs Taylor: What are those builders doing?
   Mrs Finch: They are building a new house.
6. e. Dad: Are you writing emails?
   Jack: No, I’m looking for a summer job.

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Exercise 1

Amy: I work with local teachers and we teach young children in the village. The lesson are in a very old school, but we are building a new school! We work on the building in the afternoons and on Saturdays. I’ts hard but I enjoy it. And this place is so beautiful.

Terry: Hi. I’m working on a gardening project. We run a vegetable garden next to the local hospital so we can eat fresh vegetables for the patientrs. I like working with my hands and it’s great to work outside. Some of the patients also help in the garden.

Richard: Hello everyone. I work with street children, mainly teenagers. I talk to them in street and try to help them. We also run a backery together. The young people make the bread, they learn to work in a team and they learn practical skills. They make some money and they always have something to eat. The kids are great and they’re teaching me real street Spanish.

Exercise 3

1. e. The most important thing is work with nice people
2. a. We can grow flower because we haven’t got a garden.
3. b. Mum keeps promising to teach me to make a chocolate cake.
4. d. My parents are building a house by a lake where they can live when they retire.
5. c. I haven’t got time to help you with your homework at the moment.

Exercise 3

COLLOCATION WITH PREPOSITIONS

COLLCOATION WITHOUT PREPOSITIONS

Exercise 5

1. TEACH / LEARN
   A. We learn a lot in our Maths lessons
   B. Our teachers always teach us a lot during our lessons. I’m always tired when we finish
2. TEACHES / LEARNS
   A. I like the way our English teacher teaches us.
   B. I work very hard at school but my friend always learns more than me. I don’t know why.
3. TEACH / LEARN
   A. How can I learn a new language? Are there any good website you know?
   B. I can’t teach my brother Spanish. He’s a terrible student!
4. TEACHING / LEARNING
   A. Now that I’ve got a job. I’m learning  a lot about myself.
   B. My dad is teaching me how to drive. He gets nervous very quickly when I do something wrong!