1 What’s on?
Vocabulary Events
1 Match the words in the box to the photos.
1 fan 2 3
5 6 7 8
2 1.1 Listen and write. Then repeat the words.
3 Choose the correct option.
1 Josh is a big fan / crowd of Manchester United.
He goes to all their games.
2 The circus performers / singers were great,
especially the acrobats.
3 The Olympics is my favourite sports
competition / stage.
4 The comedian was very funny and we
screamed / laughed a lot.
5 The show was great and the crowd / stage
clapped for a long time.
BONUS
Complete the questions with words
from exercise 1. Then write true answers
rs
for you. Ask and answer the questions.
1 What are you a f of?
2 Who is your favourite s ?
3 What makes you l ?
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clap competition crowd fan laugh
performers scream singer stage
4
9
4 Replace the words in red with the words from the
box. Write complete sentences.
competition crowd fan
performers singer stage
1 Wimbledon is an important tennis tournament.
Wimbledon is an important tennis
competition .
2 A large number of people watched the concert
in the stadium.
3 The musicians played on a platform in the park.
4 My brother is a big admirer of hip hop.
5 Adele is my favourite vocalist.
6 I loved the show. The actors were brilliant.
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 I played football
yesterday.
Grammar Past simple: affirmative
1 Write the infinitive form of the verbs in the table. 5 Complete the sentences with the past
simple forms from exercise 4.
Affirmative: regular verbs
I played (1) play 1 They a lot of fun at the comedy
You studied (2) show.
He / She / It arrived (3) 2 Mark skiing in Andorra last year.
You / We / They stopped (4)
3 I lots of sports last summer:
2 Read the Watch out! box. Write the past simple swimming, cycling, running …
form of verbs 1–6. 4 She the play Romeo and Juliet at
the theatre and she loved it.
H Past simple form of regular verbs: 5 My brother and I lasagne for our
WATC
OU !
T verb + -ed family on Sunday.
But:
6 She really nervous before the test.
arrive – arrived
stop – stopped
study – studied Consolidation
6 Complete Leo’s homework about a show at his school.
1 try
2 clap Last week, we (1) (organize) a show at our school.
3 move The students from the martial arts club (2) (do) a
4 participate judo demonstration. Then, some of our teachers (3)
(go) on stage and (4) (make) jokes in a comedy act.
5 plan
They were really funny and we all (5) (laugh) a lot.
6 cry I (6) (try) to film them with my phone, but there
3 Write the past simple affirmative of the verbs. was too much noise. Everyone (7)
(clap) and (8) (have) a lot of fun.
1 They (walk) to the park yesterday.
2 We (laugh) at the comedian.
3 I (try) to phone you last night.
4 The audience (clap) for a long time.
5 They (cycle) to school yesterday.
6 The fans (scream) when the band
started to play.

4 Complete the table with the verb forms.

did felt had made saw went

Affirmative: irregular verbs BONUS

Write five sentences about a show
Infinitive Past simple form or a party at your school last year. Use
go (1) went the past simple form of some of the verbs in the
have (2) box or your own ideas.
do (3)
make (4) clap enjoy have laugh
feel (5) participate scream see
see (6) I participated in a theatre play at school
last year.

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1 Match the words in the box to the photos.

angry bored calm energetic excited nervous relaxed scared surprised tired

Wow!

1 nervous 2 3 4 5

6 7 8 9 10

2 1.2 Listen and write. Then repeat the words. 5 How did they feel? Follow the lines and write
complete sentences.
3 Read the Watch out! box. How do you say these
relaxed tired scared nervous excited
sentences in your language?

H When you are hungry, you need to eat

WATC 1
OUT! something. when she 4
People get angry when something irritating went to when he
happens. the dentist listened to music

1 Can I have something to eat? I’m very hungry. 2

before he
2 Our teacher was angry because we arrived late. travelled to London

4 Which sentences are positive (+) and which are 5 3

before when she
negative (-)? singing on stage went to bed late

1 The teacher is angry with the students. –

2 I feel relaxed on holiday. 1 She felt scared when she went to the dentist.
3 Emma is bored in her Maths class. 2 He felt
4 Alexis is excited on her birthday. 3 She felt
5 I am very tired after school. 4
6 I am surprised by my good exam results. 5
7 Tom felt nervous before the exam.
8 My brother is scared of dogs. BONUS
Write about yourself with the
adjectives in exercise 1.
I am angry when my football team loses.
I feel relaxed with my friends.

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 Did you like
the film?
Grammar Past simple: negative and questions
1 Complete the table with the correct verbs. 4 Choose the correct option.
Regular and irregular verbs 1 Did she like / She like the film?
Negative 2 Did you eat / Did you ate the food?
I / You / He / She / study. 3 Did Leila play football? Yes, she played / did.
(1)
It / We / They (2) . 4 Did they ran / Did they run to school?
Questions 5 Did he arrive on time? No, he did / didn’t.
I / you / he / she / go?
(3)
it / we / they study?
Consolidation
Short answers
Yes, I / you / he / she / (4) .
5 Complete the dialogue with the correct past
it / we / they simple form: affirmative, negative, question
No, didn’t.
or short answer.
Full form: didn’t = did not
Ben Hi Elsa! I (1) (try)
2 Order the words to make negative past simple to phone you yesterday, but
sentences. Use the colours to help you. • ••• you (2)
1 to the concert / didn’t / Jack / go (not answer).
Jack didn’t go to the concert . Elsa Hi Ben! Sorry, I (3)
2 didn’t / the singer / like / I (go) to a concert.
. Ben That sounds good. (4)
3 arrive / didn’t / on time / They (you / enjoy) it?
. Elsa Yes, I (5) (have)
4 the show / see / We / didn’t a lot of fun. Everyone
(6) (clap) and
.
screamed when the band
5 didn’t / Ellie / breakfast / have
(7) (play)
.
their most famous songs.
3 Write the affirmative (✔) or negative (✘) past (8) (you / go)
simple form. out yesterday?
1 They made (make) a film of the concert. ✔ Ben No, I (9) (not do).
2 I (study) last night. ✔ I was tired, so I just (10)
(watch) The Voice on TV with my family.
3 We (feel) tired. ✘
4 The audience (clap). ✔ 6 1.3Listen and check your answers to exercise 5.
5 They (watch) a horror film. ✔ Then practise the dialogue.
6 Natalie (go) to the party. ✘

BONUS
What did you do yesterday? Ask and answer questions with a partner.
Use the phrases in the box and your own ideas.

go to school meet your friends play computer games play sport see a film
Did you go to school? Yes, I did. Did you arrive on time? No, I didn’t.

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 Grammar (there ) was / were
was / were there was / were
1 Complete the table with was, wasn’t, were and Affirmative There was a big stage.
weren’t. There were lots of fans there.
Negative There wasn’t a big stage.
Affirmative
There weren’t any fans there.
I / He / She / It was calm.
Questions Was there a big stage?
You / We / They were tired. Were there any fans there?
Negative Short answers Yes, there was. / No, there wasn’t.
I / He / She / It (1) calm. Yes, there were. / No, there weren’t.
You / We / They weren’t tired. Full forms wasn’t = was not
Questions weren’t = were not
(2) I / he / she / it calm?
3 Look at the picture. Complete the sentences
Were you / we / they tired? with there was, there wasn’t, there were or
Short answers there weren’t.
Yes, I / he / she / it were.
1 There were a lot of people.
Yes, you / we / they (3) .
2 a stage.
No, I / he / she / it wasn’t.
3 musicians.
No, you / we / they (4) .
4 a DJ.
Full forms
5 pizza.
wasn’t = was not (5) = were not
6 hamburgers.
2 Order the words to make sentences and 7 colourful lights.
questions. Use the colours to help you.
1 Jo / at home / Was / Yes, she was. • ••
Was Jo at home ? Yes, she was.
2 were / in the kitchen / Sarah and Luke •••
.
3 very good / weren’t / The singers •••
.
4 Was he angry? / No, / wasn’t / he •••
Was he angry? .
5 you / Were / at school •••
?
6 Was he surprised? / was / he / Yes, •••
Was he surprised? .

BONUS
Describe a party or concert. Use the words in the box or your own ideas.

food music people the band / singer your feelings

There were about 50 people at the party.
There wasn’t a band. But there was karaoke!

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 Reading

Last Christmas, my friend Isabel and I went to a dance show at

the local theatre . It was a special event because my older brother
Leo took part. Leo goes to a dance school called What’s Up?
All the performers were students from the school.

There were a lot of different styles :

hip hop, break dancing, jazz and many
When we arrived, there was a big crowd outside more. The audience clapped and
the theatre. We went inside and sat down. Then screamed. It was fantastic ! Who was
the music started and the first dancers appeared our favourite dancer? Leo, of course!
on the stage. We were nervous and excited ! Lucy, Newcastle

1 1.4 Read and listen. Choose the best title for 3 Complete the sentences with the words highlighted
the text. in the text.
a A Christmas concert 1 Hip hop, break dancing and jazz are dance .
b A special event 2 Lucy said that the show was .
c A dance competition 3 The show took place at a .
4 When the show started, Lucy and Isabel felt
2 Read the text again. Are the sentences true (T)
and .
or false (F)?
5 All the studied at What’s Up?
1 Isabel didn’t take part in the dance show.
2 What’s Up? is the name of a dance school.
BONUS
3 There weren’t many people outside the Answer the questions.
theatre. 1 When was the event?
4 Lucy and Isabel stood at the event.
5 Lucy and Isabel enjoyed the event. 2 Why was the event special for Lucy?

3 How did the audience react?

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 Writing about an event
Look at language: punctuation 4 Complete the text below about an event that you
went to.
1 Match the punctuation marks to the words.
ABC ’ , ? . Last , I went to
an amazing event in . It was
1 capital letters =
. I went with .
2 full stop =
Before the event, we felt because
3 question mark =
. We enjoyed / didn’t enjoy the
4 comma = event because .
5 apostrophe = After the event, we felt .
2 Correct the punctuation errors. There are three
errors in each sentence or question. 5 Write about another event. Use the texts in
exercises 3 and 4 to help you. Follow the structure
1 last saturday, I didnt go to a concert.
below. Check your spelling and punctuation when
Last Saturday, I didn’t go to a concert.
you finish.
2 Did sophie go to valencia
Did Sophie go to Valencia?
3 luke didnt go to the cinema
Paragraph 1 When and where was the event?
What was the event? Who did you go with?
4 Did daniela play tennis on monday

5 there werent many people at the party

Writing task
Paragraph 2 How did you feel before the event?
3 Read the text and answer the questions. Why? What happened at the event? Did you
1 What was the event? enjoy the event? Why / Why not?

2 Where was the event?

3 Did they enjoy the event?

Paragraph 3 How did you feel at the end of

the event?

Last week, I went to an am

azing event in Cornwall,
It was a surfing competi England.
tion. I went with my friend
Before the competition, Ka tie.
we felt nervous and excit
there were a lot of people. ed because
We also felt a bit scared
waves were very big. We because the
enjoyed the competition
it was fun, but we didn’t because
win.
After the competitioionn,, we felt tired and happ
y.

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 Practical English Talking about school
Listening
1 1.5Listen to the conversation between
Zach and James. Match questions 1–5 to
answers A–E.

1 Can you show me the sports hall?

2 What time do you have PE?
3 Who’s your PE teacher?
4 What’s he like?
5 Are you good at sport, Zach?
A No, I’m not.
B Yes, sure. Follow me.
C He’s a good teacher, but he’s a bit strict.
D From eleven o’clock to twelve.
E Mr Peters.

2 1.5 Listen again and complete the sentences.

ICT PE (x2) Maths Science 4 Match questions 1–5 to answers A–E to complete
the dialogue.
1 Zach’s least favourite subject is .
2 James’s favourite subject is . 1 What’s your favourite subject?
3 Zach’s favourite subject is . 2 What’s your least favourite subject?
4 James prefers and 3 What subjects are you good at?
to Maths. 4 Who’s your English teacher?
5 What’s she like?
3 1.6 DICTATION
Listen and complete the questions. A ICT. It’s boring.
1 What Maths? B Mrs Brown
2 Are Science? C She’s fun and relaxed.
3 What subject? D Art. I love it.
4 Who teacher? E I’m good at Drama and English.

Speaking 5 Practise the completed dialogue from exercise 4.

Key language
What time do you have Music? From 9.00 to 10.30. Your turn
Are you good at Maths? Yes, I am. / No, I’m not. 6 Ask your classmates these questions and find
What’s your favourite subject? three people:
Robotics is my favourite subject.
Art is my least favourite subject. • who like Maths
I prefer History to French. • who are good at History
Who’s your teacher? What’s your favourite subject?
What’s he / she like?
What’s your least favourite subject?
What subjects are you good at?

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Vocabulary Grammar
1 Complete the sentences with the correct words. 3 Complete the text with the correct past simple
form of the verbs in brackets.
competition crowd fan performers singer

Last Saturday, I (1) (have) lunch at Planet

Hollywood. I (2) (order) a hamburger
and chips, but I (3) (not eat) all the chips
because there (4) (be) a lot of them!
After lunch, I (5) (see) a new comedy film
at the cinema. It (6) (not be) funny and I
(7) (not laugh) much. After the film,
I (8) (go) home and (9)
(play) computer games with my sister.
What (10) you (do) last
Saturday?

Score: / 10

Practical English
4 Complete the questions with the words in the box.
French good at subject teacher time

1 What’s your It’s Maths.

favourite ? I love it!

1 There were a lot of people. It was a big

.
2 Who’s your Maths ? Mr King.
2 The were fantastic. It was a
great show.
3 That has a good voice.
4 Did you win the skateboarding ? 3 Do you like No, I don’t. French is my
5 My sister is a of Pau Gasol. ? least favourite subject.

Score: /5

2 Choose the correct option. 4 Are you Yes, I’m not

sport? bad at sport.
1 I’m bored / tired. Let’s play tennis.
2 My aunt is surprised / scared of snakes. She
hates them!
3 Jack isn’t nervous. He’s always relaxed / lonely. 5 What We have PE from
do you have PE? 10.00 to 11.30.
4 I’m excited / tired. I want to go to bed.
5 Molly is very nervous / bored about the exam.
She can’t relax.
Score: /5 Score: /5

Total score: / 25
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 Culture
The Lake District, England
d 3 Complete the puzzle with activities and clubs
The Lake District is a national park in north-west from the text.
England. It’s famous for its lakes and mountains,
and it’s a popular holiday destination.
1
D
2
C
1 1.7Listen and read. What is different about Ellie’s 3
M
school? 4
C
5
M
6
A
7
S
8
C

4 Use your dictionary. Find the opposites of

these words.
1 usual
2 outdoor
3 important

5 1.8 Listen and circle the activities that Sam

My School can do at his school.
Hi! I’m Ellie. I’m fifteen, and I go to Windermere swimming football sailing canoeing
School in the Lake District. We study all the usual climbing tennis music art IT
school subjects, but we also do lots of outdoor
activities and water sports. We go climbing,
mountain biking, caving, sailing and canoeing, Your turn
and we learn lots of important skills. There are
6 Make a poster showing some of your favourite /
school clubs for sports, music and drama, too. I’m
least favourite things at school. Include:
in the archery club and the climbing club. I love
climbing, and I love my school! • your (least) favourite subjects / activities
• subjects / activities you’re (not) good at
2 Answer the questions. • clubs and activities at your school

1 How old is Ellie?

Tips:
2 What school does she go to? s of
• Find or draw picture
the subjects / ac tiv ities.
/
3 What outdoor activities does Ellie do? • Label the subjects
activ iti es .
heading.
• Give your poster a

4 Which school clubs is Ellie in?

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Events Adjectives

clap angry
competition bored
crowd calm
fan energetic
laugh excited
performers nervous
scream relaxed
singer scared
stage surprised
tired
Practical English
Talking about school
What’s your favourite subject? Yes, I am. / No, I’m not.

Robotics is my favourite subject. Who’s your teacher?

Art is my least favourite subject. What’s he / she like?

I prefer History to French. What time do you have Music?

Are you good at Maths? From 09.00 to 10.30.

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Past simple: regular and irregular verbs • There is a list of irregular verbs with their past simple
forms on page 120.
Use
• In negative and question forms, we use irregular
• We use the past simple to talk about finished
verbs in the same way as regular verbs.
actions or situations in the past.
I played football yesterday. was / were
Form: regular verbs Affirmative
Affirmative I / You / He / She / It / We / They was / were ill.
I / You / He / She / It / We / They played. Negative
Negative I / You / He / She / It / We / They wasn’t / weren’t ill.
Full form: wasn’t = was not
I / You / He / She / It / We / They didn’t play.
weren’t = were not
Full form: didn’t = did not
Questions
Questions
Was / were you / he / she / it / we / they ill?
Did I / you / he / she / it / we / they play?
Short answers
Short answers
Yes, I / you / he / she / it / we / they was / were.
Yes, I / you / he / she / it / we / they did.
No, I / you / he / she / it / we / they wasn’t / weren’t.
No, I / you / he / she / it / we / they didn’t.
Full form: wasn’t = was not
• We add -ed to make the affirmative past simple of weren’t = were not
regular verbs. Some verbs change their spelling:
• Was and were are the past simple forms of the verb be.
• verbs ending in -e (move, cycle):
• Be has got singular and plural forms.
move ➔ moved cycle ➔ cycled
I was angry. We were excited.
• verbs ending in -y (study, try):
study ➔ studied try ➔ tried there was / there were
• verbs ending in consonant + vowel + consonant:
Affirmative
stop ➔ stopped clap ➔ clapped
There was a band.
• We make the negative form with didn’t and the There were musicians.
infinitive. Negative
• We make the question form with Did and the There wasn’t a band.
infinitive. Did comes before the subject. There weren’t musicians.
Form: irregular verbs Questions
Was there a band?
Affirmative
Were there musicians?
I / You / He / She / It / We / They went.
Short answers
Negative
Yes, there was. / No, there wasn’t.
I / You / He / She / It / We / They didn’t go. Yes, there were. / No, there weren’t.
Questions
• There was / There were are the past simple forms of
Did I / you / he / she / it / we / they go?
There is / There are.
Short answers
Yes, I / you / he / she / it / we / they did.
No, I / you / he / she / it / we / they didn’t.

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