Grammar

Complete the sentences with the past simple form of the verbs in brackets.
(5 marks)

1
2

I __________________to read because I was tired. (not want)

My sister __________________dinner for all the family last night. It was very good!

(make)
Matt and Jamie __________________ the bus at the right stop so they were late for the

4
5

play. (not get off)

Our French teacher __________________us about some famous places in Paris. (tell)
We __________________ our hotel because the people were really friendly. (love)

Complete the questions. Use the words in the box and the correct form of the verbs
in brackets. (5 marks)
Anna
brother
1
2
3
4
5

Tom and Mark

you

you

your

Where __________________ (go) with her friends?

She went to an internet caf.
When __________________ (try) to speak to Lucy?
I tried to speak to her this morning but she didnt answer her phone.
What __________________ (eat) at school today?
I ate some pizza and some salad.
Which DVD __________________ (watch)?
He watched Robots.
Who __________________ (travel) to Scotland with?
They travelled with Toms parents.

Complete the conversation with the verbs. (10 marks)

A: (1) __________________ (you / have) a good flight to New York?
B: Yes, thanks. It was fine. We (2) __________________ (arrive) at JFK Airport and
(3) __________________ (catch) a bus to our hotel.
A: Was the hotel good?
B: Yes, it was very nice. We (4) __________________ (not eat) there because the
restaurants were cheaper, but it was fine.
A: And what (5) __________________ (you / do)?
B: We (6) __________________ (visit) the Statue of Liberty and the Empire State Building
and we (7) __________________ (see) all the famous shops. We
(8) __________________ (not go) to any plays or musicals because they were very
expensive. I (9) __________________ (not buy) any souvenirs but I (10)
__________________ (take) a lot of photos.

Use the information in the table to write sentences in the past simple. (7 marks)

Karl
Oliver

have breakfast
Example
4X

go to school
1
5?

speak to Ann
2?
6

meet his friends

3X
7?

Example: Karl had breakfast yesterday.

1 Karl __________________ to school yesterday.
2 __________________ to Ann yesterday?
3 Karl __________________ his friends yesterday.
4 Oliver __________________ breakfast yesterday.
5 __________________ to school yesterday?
6 Oliver __________________ to Ann yesterday.
7 ___________________ his friends yesterday?
6

Complete the conversations with the correct form of the verbs in the box. (10 marks)
catch break get not cook travel not see bring not pay leave dance
A: Did you fly to Scotland alone?
B: No, I (1) __________________ with my brother.
A: Did you sit by a window?
B: Yes, but it was at night so I (2) __________________ anything!
A: Look at my new jacket!
B: Its nice. Where (3) __________________ it?
A: In that new shop in town.
B: Was it expensive?
A: Yes, but I (4) __________________ for it. My mum gave me the money.
B: Oh, cool.
A: (5) __________________ my book to school?
B: No, I didnt.
A: Why not?
B: Im really sorry I (6) __________________ it on the bus.
A: Oh, no!
A: What happened to your arm?
B: I (7) __________________ it on the way home from Beths party.
A: Oh, dear Was it a good party?
B: Yes, it was. I (8) __________________ for about two hours.
A: Oh well, thats good.
A: I went fishing with my dad and I (9) __________________ a really big fish!

B: And then you made dinner?

A: No, I (10) __________________ it! Im a terrible cook!

Travellers tales
Millions of people travel by plane every day. Here are some of their stories.
I dropped my passport at a busy bus stop in the city centre. Luckily,
someone found it, looked at the photo and was able to find me! Bill
I heard the announcement, All passengers for Flight AB210 go to Gate 72.
But I got lost in the airport and I couldnt find the right place! Eventually I
found it, and luckily I didnt miss the plane! Katie
The weather was very bad, so planes couldnt take off. We waited in the
airport for six hours. And, stupidly, I lost my boarding card in that time. I
think I dropped it when I went up the escalator to have lunch in the
restaurant. Hugh
Everyone got on the plane. But then there was a technical problem. So ten
minutes later we all got off again! Mary
The plane landed and everyone collected their suitcases - except me. My
suitcase wasnt there! The people at the airport took my name and address,
and my luggage arrived three days later. Those three days without my own
clothes were terrible, but friends gave me things to wear. Rob
Maybe its better to travel by train or car instead!
1

Choose the best alternative title for the text.

a
b
c

I missed my flight!
Air travel troubles
Problems on the road, at sea and in the air.

Read the text again and answer the questions in your own words.
1
Who had a problem at the end of a journey?
____________________________________
2
Which two people lost important travel documents?
____________________________________
3
What couldnt Katie find?
____________________________________
4
Why did Hugh wait in the airport for six hours?
____________________________________
5
Where did Hugh have lunch?
____________________________________
6
Why were Mary and the other passengers only on the plane for ten minutes?
____________________________________
7
How many people had a problem with their suitcase?
____________________________________
8
What did Rob wear for three days?
____________________________________

QUESTIONS for ANSWERS

1. The hunters killed the crocodiles near the river.
2. Claire saw the accident yesterday.
3. No one passed the exam.
4. We travelled to New York in 2001.
5. Cristiana invited Jorge for a drink.
6. They met at a birthday party.
7. My nephew was born in 2002.
8. The hotel was awful.
9. Guy Fawkes tried to blow up Parlament.
10. I threw away because I was tired of it.
11. They went to New Jersey
12. Anne gave me duck and peas for lunch.
13. I borrowed my brothers bike.
14. They left the country five years ago.
15. He buried it in the garden.
16. They came by bus.
17. He told me exactly what happened.
18. The students went to the museum yesterday.
19. He met her in a coffee bar.
20. The neighbours complained about the smell.
21. He broke his leg in a skiing accident.
22. The clerk made him fill up a form.
23. Tom lost his job because he was always late.