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👍🤩➡️English – a key to a brighter future (text, exercises, reading comprehension, sound files, B1)⬅️🤩👍
- a 17-year-old student from Sumatra explains why english matters
Good morning, respected teacher and my dear friends.

Standing here today as a 17-year-old student on our beautiful island of Sumatra, I see a bright future for all of us. Today, I am very happy to speak to you about a simple skill that can help us reach our goals and connect our island to the rest of the world: the importance of learning English in our lives.

In this speech, I am going to talk about three main points.
I will explain how English helps us with our education,
how it gives us better job opportunities, and
how it helps us share our Sumatran culture with people everywhere.

Why English Matters in Our Lives

First of all, English helps us get a better education. Today, most of the useful information on the internet, in science books, and in video lessons is written in English. If we want to study at good universities or apply for scholarships, knowing English makes learning much easier. It allows us to read helpful books and learn new things on our own every day.

Second, English opens doors for our future jobs and careers. Our home island of Sumatra is growing fast with tourism, trade, and local businesses. Many companies are looking for young workers who can speak and write in English clearly. When we know English, we can get better job positions, communicate easily with international guests, and work with confidence.

Third, English gives us the chance to share our local culture with the world. Sumatra is famous for its amazing animals, like orangutans, as well as its beautiful nature and rich traditions. When we speak English, we do not need other people to translate for us. We can speak directly to international visitors, explain our local customs, and protect our environment together.

Summary

To sum up everything today, English is not just a hard subject that we study to pass our school exams. It is much more than that. It is:
- A key tool that helps us get a higher education and learn new things.
- A great opportunity to find good jobs and build a successful future.
- A direct way to show the whole world how special Sumatra is.
We must always be proud of our local language and culture, but learning English gives us extra power to grow. Let us practice English together so we can build a brighter future for ourselves and our community.

Thank you very much for your time and attention.

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Vocabulary:
- to respect somebody – to treat someone in a good and polite way
- a skill – something you can do well
- to reach a goal – to do what you want to do
- to connect – to join two people or things
- to explain – to make something clear
- education – learning at school, college, or university
- a job opportunity – a chance to get a job
- to share something – to give something to other people or use it together
- a science book – a book about science
- to apply for a scholarship – to ask for money to help pay for your education
- trade – buying and selling things between people or countries
- to communicate – to talk, write, or use other ways to give information to someone
- to work with confidence – to work without being afraid that you will do something wrong
- amazing – very surprising and very good
- to protect – to keep someone or something safe
- environment – the natural world around us, such as air, water, animals, and plants
- a summary – a short text that gives the main points of a longer text
- to sum up – to give the main points again
- a key tool – something very useful that helps you do something
- to be successful – to do well and reach what you want
- to be proud of something – to feel happy because you did something well or something is good
- to grow as a person – to learn and become a better person
- a brighter future – a better time in the future
- a community – a group of people who live or work together
- attention – careful listening or watching
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Match the words with the definitions
1. a community
2. to explain
3. amazing
4. to reach a goal
5. attention
6. a skill
7. to protect
8. education
9. to share something
10. a summary
11. trade
12. to respect somebody
13. a brighter future
14. to communicate
15. a science book
16. to be successful
17. a job opportunity
18. to connect
19. to sum up
20. to work with confidence
21. to apply for a scholarship
22. environment
23. a key tool
24. to be proud of something
25. to grow as a person
A. to keep someone or something safe
B. a group of people who live or work together
C. to talk, write, or use other ways to give information
D. a book about science
E. to make something clear
F. something very surprising and very good
G. a chance to get a job
H. learning at school, college, or university
I. to give something to other people or use it together
J. something you can do well
K. buying and selling things between people or countries
L. a short text that gives the main points of a longer text
M. to treat someone in a good and polite way
N. a better time in the future
O. careful listening or watching
P. to do well and reach what you want
Q. to join two people or things
R. to give the main points again
S. to work without being afraid that you will do something wrong
T. to ask for money to help pay for your education
U. the natural world around us, such as air, water, animals, and plants
V. something very useful that helps you do something
W. to feel happy because you did something well or something is good
X. to learn and become a better person
Y. to do what you want to do

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Answers:
1-B, 2-E, 3-F, 4-Y, 5-O, 6-J, 7-A, 8-H,
9-I, 10-L, 11-K, 12-M, 13-N, 14-C, 15-D,
16-P, 17-G, 18-Q, 19-R, 20-S, 21-T,
22-U, 23-V, 24-W, 25-X

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Match the definitions with the words
1. a group of people who live or work together
2. to make something clear
3. something very surprising and very good
4. to do what you want to do
5. careful listening or watching
6. something you can do well
7. to keep someone or something safe
8. learning at school, college, or university
9. to give something to other people or use it together
10. a short text that gives the main points of a longer text
11. buying and selling things between people or countries
12. to treat someone in a good and polite way
13. a better time in the future
14. to talk, write, or use other ways to give information
15. a book about science
16. to do well and reach what you want
17. a chance to get a job
18. to join two people or things
19. to give the main points again
20. to work without being afraid that you will do something wrong
21. to ask for money to help pay for your education
22. the natural world around us, such as air, water, animals, and plants
23. something very useful that helps you do something
24. to feel happy because you did something well or something is good
25. to learn and become a better person
A. to communicate
B. a brighter future
C. to protect
D. a science book
E. to be successful
F. a skill
G. to sum up
H. a job opportunity
I. to respect somebody
J. environment
K. to explain
L. to grow as a person
M. trade
N. a community
O. to work with confidence
P. amazing
Q. to reach a goal
R. to share something
S. a summary
T. education
U. a key tool
V. to connect
W. attention
X. to apply for a scholarship
Y. to be proud of something

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Answer:
1-N, 2-K, 3-P, 4-Q, 5-W, 6-F, 7-C,
8-T, 9-R, 10-S, 11-M, 12-I, 13-B, 14-A,
15-D, 16-E, 17-H, 18-V, 19-G, 20-O,
21-X, 22-J, 23-U, 24-Y, 25-L

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True or false – listen!
1. English can help students get a better education.
2. The speaker says that English is only useful for school exams.
3. The speaker is 17 years old.
4. Sumatra has no interesting traditions or local culture.
5. English can help young people find better job opportunities.
6. The speech has four main points.
7. English can help people communicate with international guests.
8. Students cannot use English to apply for scholarships.
9. Sumatra is famous for animals such as orangutans.
10. The speaker wants students to forget their local language.
11. Tourism and trade are not important parts of Sumatra’s future.
12. English can help people explain their local customs directly to international visitors.
13. The speaker says English makes learning new things more difficult.
14. English can help people protect the environment together.
15. The speaker asks students not to practice English together.
16. The speech is about the importance of learning English.
17. English gives people a chance to share Sumatran culture with the world.
18. The speaker says local language and culture are not important.
19. English cannot help people work with confidence.
20. The speaker wants to build a brighter future only for himself.
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False: 2,4,6,8,10,11,13,15,18,19,20
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Multiple choice :
1. How old is the speaker?
  A. 17
  B. 18
  C. 16
2. Where is the speaker from?
  A. Java
  B. Sumatra
  C. Bali
3. What is the main topic of the speech?
  A. Tourism in Indonesia
  B. Studying at a university
  C. The importance of learning English
4. How many main points does the speaker discuss?
  A. Three
  B. Four
  C. Two
5. Where can students find much useful information in English?
  A. Only at school
  B. On the internet
  C. Only in libraries
6. What can students apply for?
  A. A job
  B. A university place
  C. A scholarship
7. Why can English help with education?
  A. It helps students read useful information.
  B. It gives students more free time.
  C. It makes school exams shorter.
8. Which areas are growing on Sumatra?
  A. Sports, museums, and art
  B. Tourism, trade, and local businesses
  C. Fishing, transport, and music
9. What are many companies looking for?
  A. Older workers
  B. Young workers who speak English
  C. Students who speak only Indonesian
10. Who can young people communicate with in English?
  A. International guests
  B. Only their teachers
  C. Only their family
11. What can people share with the world?
  A. Their school exams
  B. Their job positions
  C. Their local culture
12. Which animal does the speaker mention?
  A. Tigers
  B. Orangutans
  C. Elephants
13. What can people explain directly to international visitors?
  A. Their local customs
  B. Their school subjects
  C. Their job applications
14. What can people help protect together?
  A. Their schools
  B. Their jobs
  C. The environment
15. What does the speaker call English in the summary?
  A. A school subject
  B. A key tool
  C. A local tradition
16. What can English help young people find?
  A. Good jobs
  B. New museums
  C. Local animals
17. What should students always be proud of?
  A. Their English exams
  B. Their job positions
  C. Their local language and culture
18. What does learning English give students extra power to do?
  A. Avoid other subjects
  B. Grow as people
  C. Stop learning at school
19. What does the speaker ask the students to do together?
  A. Practice English
  B. Visit universities
  C. Study science
20. Who does the speaker mention when talking about a brighter future?
  A. Only international visitors
  B. Himself and his teachers
  C. Ourselves and our community
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Answers:
1 A, 2 B, 3 C, 4 A, 5 B, 6 C, 7 A, 8 B,
9 B, 10 A, 11 C, 12 B, 13 A, 14 C, 15 B,
16 A, 17 C, 18 B, 19 A, 20 C
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Read the statements below. Find the sentence in the speech that gives evidence for each statement
1. English can help students learn without always needing a teacher.
2. English can help students get financial support for their studies.
3. English can be useful for young people who want to work in tourism.
4. Companies want workers who can use English well.
5. English can help people communicate directly with visitors from other countries.
6. Sumatra has animals that are known around the world.
7. English can help people tell other people about local traditions.
8. English can help people work together to keep nature safe.
9. English is useful for more than passing school exams.
10. English can help people learn more and improve their future.
11. The speaker believes that students should continue to value their own culture.
12. Learning English can help people become better and develop personally.
13. The speaker thinks English can help both individuals and the wider group they live in.
14. The speaker wants the students to improve their English together.
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Answers:
1. English can help students learn without always needing a teacher. “It allows us to read helpful books and learn new things on our own every day.”
2. English can help students get financial support for their studies. “If we want to study at good universities or apply for scholarships, knowing English makes learning much easier.”
3. English can be useful for young people who want to work in tourism. “Our home island of Sumatra is growing fast with tourism, trade, and local businesses.”
4. Companies want workers who can use English well. “Many companies are looking for young workers who can speak and write in English clearly.”
5. English can help people communicate directly with visitors from other countries. “We can speak directly to international visitors, explain our local customs, and protect our environment together.”
6. Sumatra has animals that are known around the world. “Sumatra is famous for its amazing animals, like orangutans, as well as its beautiful nature and rich traditions.”
7. English can help people tell other people about local traditions. “We can speak directly to international visitors, explain our local customs, and protect our environment together.”
8. English can help people work together to keep nature safe. “We can speak directly to international visitors, explain our local customs, and protect our environment together.”
9. English is useful for more than passing school exams. “English is not just a hard subject that we study to pass our school exams. It is much more than that.”
10. English can help people learn more and improve their future. “It is a key tool that helps us get a higher education and learn new things.”
11. The speaker believes that students should continue to value their own culture. “We must always be proud of our local language and culture, but learning English gives us extra power to grow.”
12. Learning English can help people become better and develop personally. “Learning English gives us extra power to grow.”
13. The speaker thinks English can help both individuals and the wider group they live in. “Let us practice English together so we can build a brighter future for ourselves and our community.”
14. The speaker wants the students to improve their English together. “Let us practice English together so we can build a brighter future for ourselves and our community.”
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Give an answer:
1. Why might English be useful for a student who wants to study at a university?
2. How could knowing English change the way a student learns outside the classroom?
3. Why might companies on Sumatra prefer young workers who speak English?
4. Why could English be especially useful for someone working with international guests?
5. Why might speaking English directly be better than always using a translator?
6. How could speaking English change the way Sumatran people present their culture to foreign visitors?
7. Why might Sumatran culture be interesting to people from other countries?
8. Why could English help people work together to protect nature?
9. Why does the speaker describe English as a “key tool” rather than simply a school subject?
10. Why might learning English create more opportunities for young people in the future?
11. Why does the speaker say students should be proud of their local language and culture while learning English?
12. What can we understand about the speaker’s attitude towards learning English?
13. Why does the speaker encourage students to practice English together rather than only study alone?
14. What can we understand about the kind of future the speaker wants for young people on Sumatra?
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Answers:
1. Why might English be useful for a student who wants to study at a university? Because much useful information is available in English, and knowing English can also help the student apply for scholarships.
2. How could knowing English change the way a student learns outside the classroom? The student could use English books and other information to learn new things independently.
3. Why might companies on Sumatra prefer young workers who speak English? Such workers can communicate with international guests and may be useful in growing businesses.
4. Why could English be especially useful for someone working with international guests? It can help the worker communicate clearly and feel more confident when speaking with foreign visitors.
5. Why might speaking English directly be better than always using a translator? People can explain their own customs and ideas themselves instead of depending on another person.
6. How could speaking English change the way Sumatran people present their culture to foreign visitors? They can introduce their traditions directly and help visitors understand their local culture more clearly.
7. Why might Sumatran culture be interesting to people from other countries? The island has unusual animals, beautiful nature, and rich traditions that foreign visitors may want to discover.
8. Why could English help people work together to protect nature? It makes communication easier between local people and international visitors who are interested in the environment.
9. Why does the speaker describe English as a “key tool” rather than simply a school subject? Because English can be useful in education, work, communication, cultural exchange, and personal development.
10. Why might learning English create more opportunities for young people in the future? It can give them access to more jobs and make it easier to communicate in international situations.
11. Why does the speaker say students should be proud of their local language and culture while learning English? He wants them to gain the benefits of English without losing their connection to their own culture.
12. What can we understand about the speaker’s attitude towards learning English? The speaker sees English as a useful way to create new opportunities and prepare for the future.
13. Why does the speaker encourage students to practice English together rather than only study alone? Working together can help students support each other while developing their English skills.
14. What can we understand about the kind of future the speaker wants for young people on Sumatra? He wants them to use education and English to create more opportunities for themselves and contribute to their community.
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Match the sentence halves
1. English can help students
2. Much useful information
3. Knowing English can make learning
4. English can open doors
5. Many companies are looking for young workers
6. English can help people communicate
7. Sumatra is famous for its amazing animals
8. People can use English to explain
9. English gives people a chance
10. English is not just a school subject
11. Students should always be proud of
12. Learning English gives students extra power
13. The speaker asks the students to practice English
14. Learning English can help build a brighter future
A. with international guests
B. to share their local culture with the world
C. who can speak and write English clearly
D. their local language and culture
E. to get a better education
F. to grow as people
G. on the internet is written in English
H. much easier
I. for our future jobs and careers
J. to pass school exams
K. their local customs
L. like orangutans
M. together
N. for ourselves and our community

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Answers:

1–E, 2–G, 3–H, 4–I, 5–C, 6–A, 7–L, 8–K,
9–B, 10–J, 11–D, 12–F, 13–M, 14–N
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Find the words in the text
1. Something that you can do well → __________
2. A chance to get a job → __________
3. Learning at school, college, or university → __________
4. Buying and selling things between people or countries → __________
5. To give information to someone by talking or writing → __________
6. To keep someone or something safe → __________
7. Very surprising and very good → __________
8. The natural world around us, including animals, plants, air, and water → __________
9. A short text that gives the main points of a longer text → __________
10. Something very useful that helps you do something → __________
11. To do well and reach what you want → __________
12. To feel happy about something you have done or something you have → __________
13. To learn and become a better person → __________
14. A better time in the future → __________
15. A group of people who live or work together → __________
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Answers:
1. Something that you can do well → a skill
2. A chance to get a job → a job opportunity
3. Learning at school, college, or university → education
4. Buying and selling things between people or countries → trade
5. To give information to someone by talking or writing → to communicate
6. To keep someone or something safe → to protect
7. Very surprising and very good → amazing
8. The natural world around us, including animals, plants, air, and water → environment
9. A short text that gives the main points of a longer text → a summary
10. Something very useful that helps you do something → a key tool
11. To do well and reach what you want → to be successful
12. To feel happy about something you have done or something you have → to be proud of something
13. To learn and become a better person → to grow as a person
14. A better time in the future → a brighter future
15. A group of people who live or work together → a community
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Fill in, words below:

environment – subject – apply – improve – share –
opportunities – speech – communicate –
companies – available –
local

The _____ explains why learning English is important for young people on Sumatra. First, English can _____ education because much useful information is _____ in English. It can also help students _____ for scholarships and learn independently. Second, English can create better job _____. Sumatra is growing in tourism, trade, and local businesses, so _____ need workers who can _____ with international guests. Finally, English allows people to _____ Sumatran culture with the world. They can explain _____ customs, talk about nature and animals, and help protect the _____. English is more than a school _____: it is a key tool for a brighter future.

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Answer:

The speech explains why learning English is important for young people on Sumatra.

First, English can improve education because much useful information is available in English. It can also help students apply for scholarships and learn independently.

Second, English can create better job opportunities. Sumatra is growing in tourism, trade, and local businesses, so companies need workers who can communicate with international guests.

Finally, English allows people to share Sumatran culture with the world. They can explain local customs, talk about nature and animals, and help protect the environment.
English is more than a school subject: it is a key tool for a brighter future.

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Remember how babies
learn a language:

Babies learn a language by listening.
They use their ears to hear sounds.
Their brain remembers these sounds.
Babies connect sounds with people and things.
They listen to their parents.
Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
Slowly, babies learn to speak.

So,
LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN………………
17. September 2025

Conjunctions ( e.g. and, but, or…,A1)

conjunctions are words that join words or sentences.

The most important A1 conjunctions

Conjunction	Meaning / use	Example
and	adds information	I have a brother and a sister.
but	shows a difference	I like tea, but I don’t like coffee.
or	gives a choice	Do you want tea or coffee?
because	gives a reason	I am tired because I worked all day.
so	gives a result	I am tired, so I will go home.
if	gives a condition	If it rains, we stay at home.
when	says when something happens	Call me when you arrive.
before	says what happens first	Wash your hands before you eat.
after	says what happens later	We went home after the film.

Very basic A1 examples

and → Anna is nice and friendly.
but → I am tired, but I am happy.
or → Is it red or blue?
because → I am at home because I am sick.
so → It is raining, so I need an umbrella.
if → If you are hungry, eat something.
when → When I get home, I call my mother.
before → Brush your teeth before you go to bed.
after → We have coffee after lunch.

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Fill in, use and – but – or – because – so – if – when – before – after

I have a brother ___ a sister.
I like tea, ___ I don’t like coffee.
Do you want water ___ juice?
I am hungry ___ I have not eaten today.
It is raining, ___ I need an umbrella.
___ you are tired, you can go to bed.
___ I get home, I take off my shoes.
Wash your hands ___ you eat.
We went home ___ the film.
Sarah is young ___ very friendly.
He has a car, ___ he does not drive it.
Would you like tea ___ coffee?
I am happy ___ today is my birthday.
It is cold, ___ I am wearing a warm jacket.
___ you are hungry, there is some food in the kitchen.
___ I wake up, I have a shower.
Brush your teeth ___ you go to bed.
We had dinner ___ we watched TV.
Tom can speak English ___ German.
The hotel is nice, ___ the rooms are very small.
I cannot go out ___ I am sick.
The bus is late, ___ I will walk.
Do you want to sit inside ___ outside?
___ it is sunny, we can eat outside.
___ you finish work, you can go home.
Put on your coat ___ you go outside.
I had breakfast ___ I went to work.
She likes apples ___ bananas.
The food is good, ___ the service is slow.
We stayed at home ___ it was raining.
I was tired, ___ I went to bed early.
Would you like a room with one bed ___ two beds?
___ you need help, please ask me.
___ I see my friend, I say hello.
Please close the window ___ you leave the room.
We went for a walk ___ lunch.
My father is tall ___ my mother is short.
I want to go swimming, ___ the water is too cold.
She is wearing a coat ___ it is cold outside.
It was late, ___ we went home.

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Answers:

I have a brother and a sister.
I like tea, but I don’t like coffee.
Do you want water or juice?
I am hungry because I have not eaten today.
It is raining, so I need an umbrella.
If you are tired, you can go to bed.
When I get home, I take off my shoes.
Wash your hands before you eat.
We went home after the film.
Sarah is young and very friendly.
He has a car, but he does not drive it.
Would you like tea or coffee?
I am happy because today is my birthday.
It is cold, so I am wearing a warm jacket.
If you are hungry, there is some food in the kitchen.
When I wake up, I have a shower.
Brush your teeth before you go to bed.
We had dinner after we watched TV.
Tom can speak English and German.
The hotel is nice, but the rooms are very small.
I cannot go out because I am sick.
The bus is late, so I will walk.
Do you want to sit inside or outside?
If it is sunny, we can eat outside.
When you finish work, you can go home.
Put on your coat before you go outside.
I had breakfast after I went to work.
She likes apples and bananas.
The food is good, but the service is slow.
We stayed at home because it was raining.
I was tired, so I went to bed early.
Would you like a room with one bed or two beds?
If you need help, please ask me.
When I see my friend, I say hello.
Please close the window before you leave the room.
We went for a walk after lunch.
My father is tall, but my mother is short.
I want to go swimming, but the water is too cold.
She is wearing a coat because it is cold outside.
It was late, so we went home.

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Please tell me:

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Are the topics OK?
Is the level OK?
Is it too easy or too difficult?
tIs it oo short, too long?
Do you want texts about other topics?

Thank you! I appreciate your feedback.

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Remember how babies
learn a language:

Babies learn a language by listening.
They use their ears to hear sounds.
Their brain remembers these sounds.
Babies connect sounds with people and things.
They listen to their parents.
Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
Slowly, babies learn to speak.

So,
LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN………………

17. September 2025

English words/phrases that normally take a fixed preposition (all levels, A1)

Adjective + fixed preposition

Adjective	Preposition	Example
afraid of	of	She is afraid of dogs.
angry with someone	with	He is angry with me.
angry about something	about	She is angry about the problem.
bad at	at	I am bad at maths.
bored with	with	He is bored with the game.
careful with	with	Be careful with that glass.
famous for	for	The town is famous for its cheese.
excited about	about	We are excited about the trip.
different from	from	This is different from that one.
good at	at	She is good at tennis.
good for	for	Walking is good for you.
interested in	in	I am interested in history.
kind to	to	Be kind to other people.
married to	to	She is married to John.
pleased with	with	We are pleased with the result.
proud of	of	He is proud of his son.
ready for	for	Are you ready for school?
responsible for	for	She is responsible for the project.
sorry about	about	I am sorry about the mistake.
sorry for	for	I feel sorry for him.
surprised at/by	at/by	I was surprised by the news.
tired of	of	I am tired of waiting.
worried about	about	She is worried about her son.

Verb + fixed preposition

Verb	Preposition	Example
agree with	with	I agree with you.
apologize for	for	He apologized for being late.
arrive at	at	We arrived at the hotel.
arrive in	in	We arrived in London.
believe in	in	Do you believe in ghosts?
belong to	to	This bag belongs to me.
care about	about	I care about my family.
complain about	about	They complained about the food.
concentrate on	on	Please concentrate on your work.
depend on	on	It depends on the weather.
dream about/of	about/of	I dream about travelling.
listen to	to	Listen to me.
look at	at	Look at this picture.
look for	for	I am looking for my keys.
look after	after	She looks after the children.
pay for	for	Who will pay for dinner?
prepare for	for	We prepared for the test.
rely on	on	You can rely on me.
speak to	to	I spoke to the manager.
talk about	about	We talked about the problem.
think about	about	I am thinking about you.
wait for	for	I am waiting for the bus.
worry about	about	Don’t worry about me.

Noun + fixed preposition

Noun	Preposition	Example
access to	to	We have access to the internet.
answer to	to	I don’t know the answer to this question.
attitude to/towards	to/towards	His attitude to work is good.
cause of	of	What was the cause of the accident?
connection with/to	with/to	There is a connection between the two events.
difference between	between	What is the difference between them?
example of	of	This is an example of good service.
experience of	of	She has experience of working abroad.
interest in	in	He has an interest in art.
invitation to	to	I received an invitation to the party.
knowledge of	of	He has good knowledge of English.
need for	for	There is a need for more staff.
reason for	for	What is the reason for the delay?
relationship with	with	I have a good relationship with my boss.
solution to	to	We need a solution to the problem.
way of	of	This is a good way of learning.

Very common fixed combinations

at home
at work
at school
at night
in the morning
in the afternoon
in the evening
on Monday
on holiday
by bus
by car
on foot
in love
in trouble
in danger
on time
in time
for sale
for free
at first
at last
by mistake
by chance
on purpose
in fact
for example
of course

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Fixed prepositions (A1)

Verb + preposition

listen to – Listen to me.
look at – Look at the picture.
look for – I am looking for my keys.
look after – She looks after her baby.
wait for – We are waiting for the bus.
talk to – I want to talk to you.
talk about – We talked about school.
speak to – I need to speak to the teacher.
think about – I am thinking about my holiday.
ask for – He asked for some water.
pay for – I paid for the meal.
belong to – This book belongs to me.
agree with – I agree with you.
arrive at – We arrived at the hotel.
arrive in – We arrived in London.

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Fill in:

She smiled ___ me.
I paid ___ the meal.
We arrived ___ London yesterday.
Please listen ___ me.
I borrowed a book ___ Peter.
They complained ___ the food.
I want to talk ___ you.
This bag belongs ___ me.
We are waiting ___ the bus.
I am thinking ___ my family.
She looks ___ her little brother.
I agree ___ you.
We learn ___ animals at school.
He asked ___ some water.
Look ___ this picture.
I thanked him ___ his help.
She dreams ___ her next holiday.
I am looking ___ my keys.
We arrived ___ the hotel at six.
He works ___ a computer every day.
I write ___ my friend every week.
The children laughed ___ the funny story.
I care ___ my family.
I invited Anna ___ my birthday party.
Don’t worry ___ me.
We talked ___ our holiday.
I heard ___ the new restaurant.
It depends ___ the weather.
I need to speak ___ the manager.
We waited ___ the train for twenty minutes.

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Answer key:

She smiled at me.
I paid for the meal.
We arrived in London yesterday.
Please listen to me.
I borrowed a book from Peter.
They complained about the food.
I want to talk to you.
This bag belongs to me.
We are waiting for the bus.
I am thinking about my family.
She looks after her little brother.
I agree with you.
We learn about animals at school.
He asked for some water.
Look at this picture.
I thanked him for his help.
She dreams about her next holiday.
I am looking for my keys.
We arrived at the hotel at six.
He works on a computer every day.
I write to my friend every week.
The children laughed at the funny story.
I care about my family.
I invited Anna to my birthday party.
Don’t worry about me.
We talked about our holiday.
I heard about the new restaurant.
It depends on the weather.
I need to speak to the manager.
We waited for the train for twenty minutes.

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Adjective + preposition

afraid of – She is afraid of dogs.
good at – He is good at football.
bad at – I am bad at maths.
interested in – She is interested in music.
ready for – Are you ready for school?
sorry for – I am sorry for him.
sorry about – I am sorry about the mistake.
angry with – He is angry with me.
different from – This is different from that.
kind to – She is kind to everyone.
nice to – He is nice to children.
worried about – I am worried about you.
tired of – I am tired of this game.

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Fill in:

She is afraid ___ dogs.
He is good ___ football.
I am bad ___ maths.
She is interested ___ music.
Are you ready ___ school?
I am sorry ___ him.
I am sorry ___ the mistake.
He is angry ___ me.
This book is different ___ that one.
She is kind ___ everyone.
He is nice ___ children.
I am worried ___ my sister.
We are tired ___ this game.
Tom is afraid ___ spiders.
My brother is good ___ English.
She is bad ___ tennis.
They are interested ___ art.
Are you ready ___ the test?
I feel sorry ___ the boy.
She is sorry ___ the problem.
Mum is angry ___ me.
Your new bag is different ___ mine.
He is very kind ___ animals.
Our teacher is nice ___ us.
I am worried ___ my exam.
They are tired ___ the long journey.
Anna is afraid ___ the dark.
My sister is good ___ cooking.
We are interested ___ sport.
Are you ready ___ dinner?

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Answers:

She is afraid of dogs.
He is good at football.
I am bad at maths.
She is interested in music.
Are you ready for school?
I am sorry for him.
I am sorry about the mistake.
He is angry with me.
This book is different from that one.
She is kind to everyone.
He is nice to children.
I am worried about my sister.
We are tired of this game.
Tom is afraid of spiders.
My brother is good at English.
She is bad at tennis.
They are interested in art.
Are you ready for the test?
I feel sorry for the boy.
She is sorry about the problem.
Mum is angry with me.
Your new bag is different from mine.
He is very kind to animals.
Our teacher is nice to us.
I am worried about my exam.
They are tired of the long journey.
Anna is afraid of the dark.
My sister is good at cooking.
We are interested in sport.
Are you ready for dinner?

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Noun + preposition

answer to – What is the answer to this question?
reason for – What is the reason for the delay?
need for – There is a need for more help.
interest in – He has an interest in sport.
invitation to – I got an invitation to the party.
name of – What is the name of this street?
part of – This is part of the hotel.
kind of – What kind of music do you like?

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Fill in:

What is the name ___ this street?
There is a need ___ more chairs.
What is the answer ___ this question?
I got an invitation ___ the party.
This is part ___ the hotel.
What kind ___ music do you like?
What is the reason ___ the delay?
She has an interest ___ art.
What is the name ___ this restaurant?
We need an answer ___ this question.
There is a need ___ more staff.
He got an invitation ___ the wedding.
This room is part ___ the hotel.
What kind ___ food do you like?
What is the reason ___ the problem?
She has a strong interest ___ sport.
What is the answer ___ number five?
I received an invitation ___ the meeting.
This is a small part ___ the city.
What kind ___ book is this?
We need to know the reason ___ the change.
There is a need ___ more information.
He has an interest ___ music.
What is the name ___ that hotel?
What kind ___ room would you like?
The restaurant is part ___ the hotel.

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Answers:

What is the name of this street?
There is a need for more chairs.
What is the answer to this question?
I got an invitation to the party.
This is part of the hotel.
What kind of music do you like?
What is the reason for the delay?
She has an interest in art.
What is the name of this restaurant?
We need an answer to this question.
There is a need for more staff.
He got an invitation to the wedding.
This room is part of the hotel.
What kind of food do you like?
What is the reason for the problem?
She has a strong interest in sport.
What is the answer to number five?
I received an invitation to the meeting.
This is a small part of the city.
What kind of book is this?
We need to know the reason for the change.
There is a need for more information.
He has an interest in music.
What is the name of that hotel?
What kind of room would you like?
The restaurant is part of the hotel.

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Common fixed expressions

at home – I am at home.
at work – She is at work.
at school – The children are at school.
at night – I read at night.
in the morning – I work in the morning.
in the afternoon – We play tennis in the afternoon.
in the evening – I watch TV in the evening.
on Monday – I work on Monday.
on holiday – We are on holiday.
by bus – I go to work by bus.
by car – We went there by car.
on foot – I go to school on foot.
on time – He arrived on time.
in time – We arrived in time.
for example – For example, you can take the bus.
of course – Of course, I can help you.
by mistake – I took your bag by mistake.

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Fill in:

She watches TV ___ night.

I go to work ___ bus.

She is ___ work today.

We arrived ___ time for the meeting.

I read ___ night.

They are ___ holiday in Italy.

He went to school ___ foot.

I usually work ___ the morning.

We went there ___ car.

The children are ___ school.

She watches TV ___ the evening.

He arrived ___ time.

I am ___ home today.

We play tennis ___ the afternoon.

I go to school ___ foot.

She goes to work ___ bus.

We arrived ___ time to catch the train.

He took my umbrella ___ mistake.

I work ___ Monday.

___ course, I can help you.

We are ___ holiday this week.

I usually study ___ the evening.

She is ___ home with her children.

He goes to work ___ car.

I often read ___ night.

The students are ___ school now.

We arrived ___ time for dinner.

___ example, you can take the bus.

She works ___ the morning.

They went to the shop ___ foot.

He is ___ work until five o’clock.

We play football ___ the afternoon.

I work ___ Monday and Tuesday.

She arrived ___ time for the lesson.

I left the hotel ___ mistake.

He is ___ holiday with his family.

We went to the airport ___ bus.

I am ___ home this evening.

___ course, you can sit here.

___ example, you can walk there.

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Answers:

I go to work by bus.
She is at work today.
We arrived in time for the meeting.
I read at night.
They are on holiday in Italy.
He went to school on foot.
I usually work in the morning.
We went there by car.
The children are at school.
She watches TV in the evening.
He arrived on time.
I am at home today.
We play tennis in the afternoon.
I go to school on foot.
She goes to work by bus.
We arrived in time to catch the train.
He took my umbrella by mistake.
I work on Monday.
Of course, I can help you.
We are on holiday this week.
I usually study in the evening.
She is at home with her children.
He goes to work by car.
I often read at night.
The students are at school now.
We arrived in time for dinner.
For example, you can take the bus.
She works in the morning.
They went to the shop on foot.
He is at work until five o’clock.
We play football in the afternoon.
I work on Monday and Tuesday.
She arrived on time for the lesson.
I left the hotel by mistake.
He is on holiday with his family.
We went to the airport by bus.
I am at home this evening.
Of course, you can sit here.
For example, you can walk there.
She watches TV at night.

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😎🥸🙈Five-star hotel with a language problem (sound files, reading comprehension, B1)🙈🥸😎

many, though, have well trained staff

I recently stayed at a five-star hotel in Asia. The hotel was beautiful, the rooms were comfortable, and there were many good facilities. However, I was disappointed by one important problem: the English of many members of staff was not good enough for a five-star hotel.

I am not expecting every employee to speak perfect English. However, I believe that staff who have direct contact with international guests should be able to communicate in decent English. This is especially important at the front desk, in the restaurant and at the bar.

At the front desk, guests need to explain their needs and ask questions. They may want to change a room, arrange transport, ask about hotel services or report a problem. Simple words are not always enough. The receptionist needs to understand the guest and also explain the situation clearly.

The same is true in the restaurant. A guest may have questions about a dish, want to change an ingredient, order something that is not on the menu, or explain a special request. If the waiter only understands simple words such as “coffee”, “water” or “chicken”, real communication is difficult.

The bar can have the same problem. Guests may want a particular drink, ask about ingredients, request a different preparation or explain exactly what they would like. The bartender needs enough English to understand the request and check details when necessary.

What frustrated me most was that some staff seemed to say “Yes” even when they had not understood me. A smile and a “Yes, sir” are not enough. In a five-star hotel, I want to know that the person has actually understood what I am asking for.

Good English does not mean using complicated vocabulary. Staff need practical English for their job. They should be able to listen, ask simple questions, confirm information and explain things clearly.

A five-star hotel sells more than a beautiful room. It also sells service. When guests cannot communicate properly with the front desk, restaurant or bar, the quality of that service is affected. For me, decent English in these important guest-contact positions is therefore not a luxury. It is an essential part of professional hotel service.

This version also makes the distinction clear: not perfect English, but enough English for real two-way communication.

Thank you to those who train their staff
to be ready for
real two-way communication.

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Vocabulary:

Word / phrase	A1 definition
recently	a short time ago
facilities in a hotel	things in a hotel that guests can use, such as a pool or gym
however	used to say that something is different from what you said before
to be disappointed	to feel unhappy because something is not as good as you hoped
to expect	to think that something will happen or that someone will do something
an employee	a person who works for a company or hotel
to communicate	to talk or share information with another person
decent English	English that is good enough to talk and understand each other
to explain one’s needs	to tell someone what you need
to arrange transport	to organise a car, taxi, bus or other way to travel
a dish	a type of food on a restaurant menu
an ingredient	one of the foods used to make a dish
a request	something you ask someone to do
a particular drink	one special drink that you want
a bartender	a person who makes and serves drinks at a bar
to be frustrated	to feel unhappy because you cannot do or get what you want
complicated vocabulary	words that are difficult to understand or use
to confirm information	to check that information is correct
to communicate properly	to talk and understand each other clearly
to be affected	to have a change because something else happens

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Match the words with the definitions

to arrange transport
recently
an ingredient
to be frustrated
a bartender
however
to confirm information
a dish
to communicate
decent English
an employee
to be disappointed
a request
complicated vocabulary
to explain one’s needs
to expect
facilities in a hotel
a particular drink
to communicate properly
to be affected

A. English that is good enough to talk and understand each other
B. a person who works for a company or hotel
C. to feel unhappy because something is not as good as you hoped
D. things in a hotel that guests can use, such as a pool or gym
E. one special drink that you want
F. to check that information is correct
G. words that are difficult to understand or use
H. to think that something will happen or that someone will do something
I. a short time ago
J. one of the foods used to make a dish
K. to organise a car, taxi, bus or other way to travel
L. to talk or share information with another person
M. to feel unhappy because you cannot do or get what you want
N. to tell someone what you need
O. something you ask someone to do
P. a type of food on a restaurant menu
Q. used to say that something is different from what you said before
R. to have a change because something else happens
S. a person who makes and serves drinks at a bar
T. to talk and understand each other clearly

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Answer key:

1-K, 2-I, 3-J, 4-M, 5-S, 6-Q, 7-F,
8-P, 9-L, 10-A, 11-B, 12-C, 13-O, 14-G,
15-N, 16-H, 17-D, 18-E, 19-T, 20-R

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Match the definitions with the words

English that is good enough to talk and understand each other
a person who works for a company or hotel
to feel unhappy because something is not as good as you hoped
things in a hotel that guests can use, such as a pool or gym
one special drink that you want
to check that information is correct
words that are difficult to understand or use
to think that something will happen or that someone will do something
a short time ago
one of the foods used to make a dish
to organise a car, taxi, bus or other way to travel
to talk or share information with another person
to feel unhappy because you cannot do or get what you want
to tell someone what you need
something you ask someone to do
a type of food on a restaurant menu
used to say that something is different from what you said before
to have a change because something else happens
a person who makes and serves drinks at a bar
to talk and understand each other clearly

Words

A. a request
B. to communicate properly
C. a bartender
D. recently
E. to be affected
F. an employee
G. to expect
H. a dish
I. to explain one’s needs
J. decent English
K. to be disappointed
L. to arrange transport
M. complicated vocabulary
N. however
O. an ingredient
P. to communicate
Q. to be frustrated
R. facilities in a hotel
S. to confirm information
T. a particular drink

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Answer key:
1-J, 2-F, 3-K, 4-R, 5-T, 6-S, 7-M,
8-G, 9-D, 10-O, 11-L, 12-P, 13-Q, 14-I,
15-A, 16-H, 17-N, 18-E, 19-C, 20-B
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True or false

The hotel had comfortable rooms and many good facilities.
Staff at the front desk need to understand guests and explain things clearly.
The writer expects every hotel employee to speak perfect English.
A restaurant guest may want to change an ingredient in a dish.
Guests never need English to arrange transport at a hotel.
The writer says that knowing only words such as “coffee”, “water” and “chicken” is enough for good communication.
A bartender may need to ask questions about a guest’s drink.
The writer believes that complicated vocabulary is necessary for good hotel service.
Some staff said “Yes” even when they had not understood the writer.
Staff should be able to listen, ask questions and confirm information.
The writer thinks that a smile and “Yes, sir” are always enough.
The writer says that decent English is an essential part of professional hotel service.
The writer only had problems with the English of the restaurant staff.
A guest may ask a receptionist to change a room.
The writer wants hotel staff to use difficult English with international guests.
The bar can also have communication problems with guests.
The writer says that a five-star hotel only sells beautiful rooms.
Real two-way communication means that both people understand each other.
The writer says that decent English is a luxury in a five-star hotel.
The writer thanks people who train their staff for real two-way communication.

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Answer key:
1 True, 2 True, 3 False, 4 True, 5 False, 6 False, 7 True, 8 False, 9 True, 10 True, 11 False, 12 True, 13 False, 14 True, 15 False, 16 True, 17 False, 18 True, 19 False, 20 False

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Correct version:

The hotel had comfortable rooms and many good facilities.
Staff at the front desk need to understand guests and explain things clearly.
The writer expects every hotel employee to speak perfect English.
True is: The writer does not expect every hotel employee to speak perfect English.
A restaurant guest may want to change an ingredient in a dish.
Guests never need English to arrange transport at a hotel.
True is: Guests may need English to arrange transport at a hotel.
Knowing only words such as “coffee”, “water” and “chicken” is enough for real communication.
True is: Knowing only simple words such as “coffee”, “water” and “chicken” is not enough for real communication.
A bartender may need to ask questions about a guest’s drink.
The writer believes that complicated vocabulary is necessary for good hotel service.
True is: The writer believes that staff need practical English, not complicated vocabulary.
Some staff said “Yes” even when they had not understood the writer.
Staff should be able to listen, ask questions and confirm information.
A smile and “Yes, sir” are always enough in a five-star hotel.
True is: A smile and “Yes, sir” are not enough in a five-star hotel.
The writer says that decent English is an essential part of professional hotel service.
The writer only had problems with the English of the restaurant staff.
True is: The writer had concerns about English at the front desk, in the restaurant and at the bar.
A guest may ask a receptionist to change a room.
The writer wants hotel staff to use difficult English with international guests.
True is: The writer wants staff to use practical English for their jobs.
The bar can also have communication problems with guests.
The writer says that a five-star hotel only sells beautiful rooms.
True is: The writer says that a five-star hotel sells more than a beautiful room; it also sells service.
Real two-way communication means that both people understand each other.
The writer says that decent English is a luxury in a five-star hotel.
True is: The writer says that decent English is not a luxury but an essential part of professional hotel service.
The writer says that good English means using complicated vocabulary.
True is: The writer says that good English does not mean using complicated vocabulary.

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Match the sentence halves

The hotel was beautiful,
I am not expecting every employee
Staff who have direct contact with international guests
At the front desk, guests need
A receptionist needs to understand the guest
A guest in the restaurant may want
If the waiter only understands simple words,
Guests at the bar may ask about
Some staff said “Yes”
Good English does not mean
Staff should be able to listen,
A five-star hotel sells more than
When guests cannot communicate properly,
Decent English in guest-contact positions
Thank you to those who train their staff

A. to change an ingredient or make a special request.
B. to speak perfect English.
C. their drinks and ask for a different preparation.
D. should be able to communicate in decent English.
E. the quality of the service is affected.
F. and the rooms were comfortable.
G. using complicated vocabulary.
H. even when they had not understood me.
I. to explain their needs and ask questions.
J. ask simple questions and confirm information.
K. a beautiful room; it also sells service.
L. real communication is difficult.
M. is an essential part of professional hotel service.
N. a beautiful room; it also sells service.
O. to be ready for real two-way communication.

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Answer key:
1-F, 2-B, 3-D, 4-I, 5-J, 6-A, 7-L, 8-C, 9-H,
10-G, 11-J, 12-K, 13-E, 14-M, 15-O
____________________________

Correct version:

The hotel was beautiful, and the rooms were comfortable.

I am not expecting every employee to speak perfect English.

Staff who have direct contact with international guests should be able to communicate in decent English.

At the front desk, guests need to explain their needs and ask questions.

A receptionist needs to understand the guest and explain the situation clearly.

A guest in the restaurant may want to change an ingredient or make a special request.

If the waiter only understands simple words, real communication is difficult.

Guests at the bar may ask about their drinks and ask for a different preparation.

Some staff said “Yes” even when they had not understood me.

Good English does not mean using complicated vocabulary.

Staff should be able to listen, ask simple questions and confirm information.

A five-star hotel sells more than a beautiful room; it also sells service.

When guests cannot communicate properly, the quality of the service is affected.

Decent English in guest-contact positions is an essential part of professional hotel service.

Thank you to those who train their staff to be ready for real two-way communication.

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Multiple choice – choose A, B or C

Why was the writer disappointed?
- A. The rooms were small.
- B. The staff English was not good enough.
- C. The hotel had few facilities.
What level of English does the writer want from guest-contact staff?
- A. Decent English
- B. Perfect English
- C. Academic English
Where is good English especially important?
- A. Only at the front desk
- B. Only in the restaurant
- C. At the front desk, restaurant and bar
What may a guest ask for at the front desk?
- A. A new menu
- B. A different drink
- C. A room change
Why can simple words sometimes be insufficient?
- A. Guests may need to explain their needs.
- B. The hotel has many rooms.
- C. Guests dislike speaking.
What may a guest change in a dish?
- A. An ingredient
- B. The table
- C. The waiter
What happens if a waiter knows only simple words?
- A. The guest gets free food.
- B. The waiter leaves.
- C. Communication becomes difficult.
What may guests ask a bartender about?
- A. A particular drink
- B. A hotel room
- C. A taxi
What frustrated the writer most?
- A. The hotel was busy.
- B. The restaurant was closed.
- C. Some staff said “Yes” without understanding.
What does the writer say about complicated vocabulary?

A. Staff need it for their jobs.
B. Guests expect it.
C. Staff do not need it.

What should staff be able to do?

A. Listen and confirm information
B. Speak like native speakers
C. Use difficult words

What does a five-star hotel sell besides a beautiful room?

A. Cheap food
B. Free transport
C. Good service

What can happen when guests cannot communicate properly?

A. The rooms become smaller.
B. The quality of service is affected.
C. The hotel becomes cheaper.

What can a receptionist help a guest with?

A. Changing a room
B. Cooking a dish
C. Making a drink

What does “two-way communication” mean?

A. Speaking two languages
B. Speaking very slowly
C. Both people understand each other.

What does the writer thank people for?

A. Building beautiful hotels
B. Training staff for real communication
C. Giving guests free drinks

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Answer key:
1-B, 2-A, 3-C, 4-C, 5-A, 6-A, 7-C, 8-A,
9-C, 10-C, 11-A, 12-C, 13-B, 14-A, 15-C, 16-B

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Match the cause with the evidence

The writer was disappointed.
Good English is important at the front desk.
Simple words are not always enough.
The writer became frustrated.
Staff need practical English.
Communication in the restaurant can be difficult.
The bar can also have communication problems.
Saying “Yes, sir” is not enough.
Hotel staff do not need complicated vocabulary.
Guests need good English at the front desk.
The quality of hotel service can be affected.
Good communication is important in a five-star hotel.
A bartender needs enough English.
The writer does not expect perfect English.
Staff should confirm information.
The writer thanks people who train their staff.

A. Guests may want a particular drink.
B. They need to understand guests and explain things clearly.
C. Some staff said “Yes” even when they had not understood.
D. A five-star hotel sells more than a beautiful room.
E. Guests may want to change a room or arrange transport.
F. Good English does not mean using difficult words.
G. They need enough English for real two-way communication.
H. Guests cannot communicate properly with staff.
I. A guest may want to change an ingredient or make a special request.
J. They need to make sure they understand the guest correctly.
K. The English of many staff members was not good enough.
L. Guests may need to explain their needs clearly.
M. They prepare staff for real two-way communication.
N. Guests may ask about ingredients or request a different preparation.
O. A smile does not show that the staff member has understood.
P. Guests may want to report a problem.

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Answer key:
1-K, 2-E, 3-L, 4-C, 5-B, 6-I, 7-N, 8-O, 9-F,
10-P, 11-H, 12-D, 13-A, 14-G, 15-J, 16-M

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Correcct answers:

The writer was disappointed – the English of many staff members was not good enough.
Good English is important at the front desk – guests need to explain their needs and ask questions.
Guests may need to arrange transport – they may need a car, taxi or other transport.
Simple words are not always enough – guests may have more detailed needs.
Communication in the restaurant can be difficult – the waiter may not understand the guest’s request.
A guest may ask to change an ingredient – they may have a special request.
The bar can also have communication problems – guests may want a particular drink or preparation.
The writer became frustrated – some staff said “Yes” without understanding.
Saying “Yes, sir” is not enough – the staff member may not have understood the guest.
Hotel staff do not need complicated vocabulary – they need practical English for their jobs.
Staff need practical English – they need to understand guests and explain things clearly.
Staff should confirm information – they need to make sure the information is correct.
The quality of hotel service can be affected – guests cannot communicate properly with staff.
Good communication is important in a five-star hotel – a five-star hotel also sells service.
The writer does not expect perfect English – decent English is enough for real communication.
The writer thanks people who train their staff – they prepare staff for real two-way communication.

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Problem → result

Many staff members do not speak decent English.
A receptionist does not understand a guest’s needs.
A receptionist cannot explain a situation clearly.
A guest cannot explain a special request in the restaurant.
A waiter understands only simple words such as “coffee” and “water”.
A bartender does not understand exactly what a guest wants.
A staff member says “Yes” without understanding the guest.
Staff use only simple English for every situation.
Guests cannot communicate properly with hotel staff.
Staff are not trained for real two-way communication.

A. The guest may receive the wrong service.
B. The guest may have difficulty changing a room or arranging transport.
C. Real communication becomes difficult.
D. The guest may not know if the staff member really understands.
E. The quality of hotel service can be affected.
F. The guest may not get the requested change to a dish.
G. The hotel may have problems communicating with international guests.
H. The guest may not understand what will happen.
I. The bartender may prepare the wrong drink.
J. More difficult guest requests may not be understood.

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Answer key:
1-G, 2-B, 3-H, 4-F, 5-C, 6-I, 7-D, 8-J, 9-E, 10-A

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What does the writer mean?
Match each phrase from the text with the meaning.

decent English
real communication
not a luxury
direct contact with international guests
explain the situation clearly
simple words are not always enough
practical English for their job
confirm information
the quality of service is affected
real two-way communication

A. English that is good enough for the job
B. Both people understand and respond to each other
C. Talking directly with foreign hotel guests
D. Check that something is correct
E. The standard of the hotel service becomes worse
F. English that is good enough to understand and speak clearly
G. Difficult situations need more than a few basic words
H. Say what is happening in a clear way
I. Something important, not just something extra
J. Communication where both sides understand each other

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Answer key:
1-F, 2-J, 3-I, 4-C, 5-H, 6-G, 7-A, 8-D, 9-E, 10-B

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Inference questions – answer the questions using information from the text. The answers are not stated word-for-word, but they can be understood from the text.

Why might an international guest feel unhappy if hotel staff only understand very simple English?
Why is it important for a receptionist to ask questions when they are not sure what a guest wants?
Why might a guest have problems ordering a special dish if the waiter has poor English?
Why could saying “Yes” without understanding create a problem later?
Why does the writer mention the front desk, restaurant and bar several times?
Why does the writer say that staff do not need complicated vocabulary?
Why might a bartender need to check details before preparing a drink?
What can we understand about the writer’s idea of five-star service from the final paragraph?
Why does the writer distinguish between perfect English and decent English?
What can we understand about the kind of staff training the writer considers useful?

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Answers:

Why might an international guest feel unhappy if hotel staff only understand very simple English?
The guest may not be able to explain their needs or make a special request.

Why is it important for a receptionist to ask questions when they are not sure what a guest wants?
The receptionist needs to understand the guest correctly before helping them.

Why might a guest have problems ordering a special dish if the waiter has poor English?
The waiter may not understand the guest’s request or the change they want.

Why could saying “Yes” without understanding create a problem later?
The staff member may give the wrong service because they did not understand the guest.

Why does the writer mention the front desk, restaurant and bar several times?
These are important places where staff have direct contact with international guests.

Why does the writer say that staff do not need complicated vocabulary?
They need practical English that helps them communicate clearly at work.

Why might a bartender need to check details before preparing a drink?
The guest may want a particular drink or a different preparation.

What can we understand about the writer’s idea of five-star service from the final paragraph?
Good service includes good communication, not just a beautiful room.

Why does the writer distinguish between perfect English and decent English?
The writer wants staff to communicate well, but does not expect them to speak perfect English.

What can we understand about the kind of staff training the writer considers useful?
Staff should be trained to listen, ask questions, confirm information and communicate with guests.

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Match the questions and answers

Questions

Why is English important in your hotel?
Do you expect all your staff to speak perfect English?
Which members of staff need good English?
Why does the front desk need good English?
What may guests ask about in the restaurant?
What can a guest want at the bar?
What should you do when a staff member does not understand a guest?
What does good communication mean to you?
How do you help staff improve their English?
What is the main goal of this training?
Why should staff ask questions?
What happens when guests cannot explain their needs?
How does English training help the hotel?
What makes communication successful?

Answers

A. Guests may ask about a dish or an ingredient. They may also want to change something or make a special request.

B. Both sides should understand each other. Staff should listen, ask questions and explain things clearly.

C. We have many international guests. Our staff need to understand them and help them in a clear way.

D. A five-star hotel offers more than a beautiful room. Good communication is an important part of good service.

E. A guest may want a particular drink or a different preparation. The bartender needs to understand the details.

F. Our goal is simple: we want our staff to be ready for real two-way communication with international guests.

G. Guests may have many questions. They may need help with their room, transport or a hotel service. Our receptionists must understand what the guest needs.

H. We give them regular training. We practise situations that they can have with real guests.

I. No, we do not. We want them to have decent English for their jobs. They do not need difficult words.

J. Staff who speak directly with guests are especially important. This includes receptionists, waiters and bartenders.

K. They should not simply say “Yes” if they do not understand. They should check the information.

L. The guest may not be understood, so staff may not know what the guest wants.

M. They can check the information and make sure they understand the guest correctly.

N. It helps staff understand guests and give them clear service.

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Answer key:
1-C, 2-I, 3-J, 4-G, 5-A, 6-E, 7-K, 8-B,
9-H, 10-F, 11-M, 12-L, 13-N, 14-D

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Full version:

Why is English important in your hotel?
We have many international guests. Our staff need to understand them and help them clearly.
Do you expect all your staff to speak perfect English?
No. Decent English is enough for their jobs. They do not need difficult words.
Which staff members need good English?
Receptionists, waiters and bartenders need good English because they speak directly with guests.
Why does the front desk need good English?
Guests may need help with their room, transport or a hotel service. Receptionists must understand what they need.
What may guests ask about in the restaurant?
They may ask about dishes, ingredients or special requests.
What can a guest want at the bar?
A guest may want a particular drink or a different preparation.
What should a staff member do if they do not understand a guest?
They should ask questions and check the details.
What does good communication mean to you?
Both sides understand each other clearly.
How do you help staff improve their English?
We give them regular training and practise situations with real guests.
What is the main goal of the training?
We want our staff to be ready for situations where both the guest and the staff member understand each other.
Why should staff ask questions?
They can check the details and make sure they understand the guest.
What may happen when guests cannot explain their needs?
Staff may not understand what the guest wants.
How does English training help the hotel?
It helps staff give guests clear and good service.
What makes communication good?
The guest and the staff member understand each other.

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GET + PREPOSITION — A1

Verb	Definition – A1	Example
get up	leave your bed	I get up at 7 o’clock.
get in	go into a car or taxi	Please get in the car.
get out	leave a car or taxi	Please get out of the car.
get on	go into a bus, train, or plane	We get on the bus.
get off	leave a bus, train, or plane	We get off the train.
get back	come back	I get back home at 6.
get to	arrive at a place	How do I get to the hotel?
get into	go into something	She gets into the car.
get out of	leave something	He gets out of the car.

Fill in the missing word(s)

I am in bed. At 7 o’clock, I ______ ______ and go to the bathroom.
The taxi is here. Please ______ ______ the taxi.
We are on the bus. We want to leave the bus at the next stop. We ______ ______ the bus there.
I am at home now. I will ______ ______ to the hotel at 6 o’clock.
The car is outside. We want to enter it. We ______ ______ the car.
The train is here. We want to enter the train. We ______ ______ the train.
The bus is at the station. We want to leave it. We ______ ______ the bus.
I am at the airport. My plane is at 10 o’clock. I ______ ______ the plane at 9:30.
She is in the taxi. The taxi has arrived. She will ______ ______ of the taxi.
I am at work. I finish at 5 o’clock. I ______ ______ home at 6.
We are at home. We need to go to the airport. We ______ ______ a taxi.
The children are in bed. It is 7 o’clock. They ______ ______.
The train has arrived. We want to enter it. We ______ ______ the train.
We are on the train. Our station is here. We ______ ______ the train.
The hotel is near the station. I want to go there. How do I ______ ______ the hotel?
He is in the car. He wants to leave it. He ______ ______ of the car.
I leave work at 5 o’clock. I arrive home at 6. I ______ ______ home at 6.
The bus is here. We are outside the bus. We want to enter it. We ______ ______ the bus.
We are on the plane. We are at the airport. We ______ ______ the plane when the plane lands.
It is morning. I am still in bed. At 6:30, I ______ ______.
The taxi is waiting outside. We want to go to the station. We ______ ______ the taxi.
We are in the car. We are at the hotel now. We ______ ______ of the car.
The train is at the station. We want to go to Vienna. We ______ ______ the train.
We are on the bus. We arrive at our stop. We ______ ______ the bus.
I am at the station. My hotel is two streets away. How do I ______ ______ the hotel?
He is away from home. He will come home tonight. He will ______ ______ home at 8.
The children are in the car. They arrive at school. They ______ ______ of the car.
I am at the airport. My flight is ready. I ______ ______ the plane.
It is 7:00 in the morning. I leave my bed. I ______ ______.
We are in the city. We want to go to the hotel. We need to ______ ______ the hotel.

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Correct answers:

I am in bed. At 7 o’clock, I get up and go to the bathroom.
The taxi is here. Please get in the taxi.
We are on the bus. We want to leave the bus at the next stop. We get off the bus there.
I am at home now. I will get back to the hotel at 6 o’clock.
The car is outside. We want to enter it. We get into the car.
The train is here. We want to enter the train. We get on the train.
The bus is at the station. We want to leave it. We get off the bus.
I am at the airport. My plane is at 10 o’clock. I get on the plane at 9:30.
She is in the taxi. The taxi has arrived. She will get out of the taxi.
I am at work. I finish at 5 o’clock. I get back home at 6.
We are at home. We need to go to the airport. We get in a taxi.
The children are in bed. It is 7 o’clock. They get up.
The train has arrived. We want to enter it. We get on the train.
We are on the train. Our station is here. We get off the train.
The hotel is near the station. I want to go there. How do I get to the hotel?
He is in the car. He wants to leave it. He gets out of the car.
I leave work at 5 o’clock. I arrive home at 6. I get back home at 6.
The bus is here. We are outside the bus. We want to enter it. We get on the bus.
We are on the plane. We are at the airport. We get off the plane when the plane lands.
It is morning. I am still in bed. At 6:30, I get up.
The taxi is waiting outside. We want to go to the station. We get in the taxi.
We are in the car. We are at the hotel now. We get out of the car.
The train is at the station. We want to go to Vienna. We get on the train.
We are on the bus. We arrive at our stop. We get off the bus.
I am at the station. My hotel is two streets away. How do I get to the hotel?
He is away from home. He will come home tonight. He will get back home at 8.
The children are in the car. They arrive at school. They get out of the car.
I am at the airport. My flight is ready. I get on the plane.
It is 7:00 in the morning. I leave my bed. I get up.
We are in the city. We want to go to the hotel. We need to get to the hotel.

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GET + PREPOSITION — A2

Verb	Definition – A2	Example
get along with	have a good relationship with someone	I get along with my colleagues.
get on with	have a good relationship with someone	She gets on with her neighbours.
get over	become well after an illness or bad experience	He is slowly getting over his illness.
get through	finish something difficult	I need to get through this work today.
get around	travel from one place to another	We get around the city by bus.
get across	make someone understand an idea	She gets her message across clearly.
get away from	leave a place or person for some time	We want to get away from the city.
get back to	return to a place, person, or subject	I will get back to you tomorrow.
get into	become interested in something	He got into photography last year.
get out of	avoid doing something	She tried to get out of doing the work.

A2 note: Some of these have more than one meaning. For A2 learners, the meanings above are useful everyday meanings.

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Fill in the missing words

Anna likes her new colleagues. She ______ ______ ______ them very well.
Tom and his neighbours are good friends. He ______ ______ ______ them very well.
Peter was ill last week. He is feeling better now. He is ______ ______ his illness.
I have a lot of work today. I need to ______ ______ it before I go home.
We live in a busy city. At weekends, we like to ______ ______ ______ the noise.
The teacher explained the new word with a picture. She wanted to ______ the meaning ______ clearly.
I am busy now. I will ______ ______ ______ you after lunch.
Sarah loves taking photos. She ______ ______ photography last year.
Mark does not want to clean the kitchen. He is trying to ______ ______ ______ doing it.
My new neighbours are very friendly. I ______ ______ ______ them very well.
Lucy works with many people. She ______ ______ ______ everyone in her office.
Jack had a bad cold. He is slowly ______ ______ it.
We have a difficult job to finish. We must ______ ______ it today.
There is no car in our family. We ______ ______ the city by bus.
The teacher spoke slowly because she wanted to ______ her message ______.
I cannot answer your question now. I will ______ ______ ______ you this evening.
We are tired of city life. We want to ______ ______ ______ the city for a few days.
Maria was not interested in tennis before. She ______ ______ tennis last summer.
John does not want to go to the meeting. He is trying to ______ ______ ______ going.
I like my new boss. I ______ ______ ______ her very well.
Paul and his brother are very different, but they ______ ______ ______ each other.
She had a difficult week, but she is ______ ______ the bad experience.
I have five pages to read tonight. I need to ______ ______ them before bed.
We use buses and trains to ______ ______ the town.
The picture helped the children ______ the idea ______.
I need to speak to Sarah. I will ______ ______ ______ her tomorrow.
David started playing the guitar last year. He really ______ ______ music.
Tom does not want to wash the dishes. He is trying to ______ ______ ______ doing them.
We like our neighbours. We ______ ______ ______ them very well.
Kate and her new classmates are friendly. She ______ ______ ______ them very well.

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Correct version:

Anna likes her new colleagues. She gets along with them very well.
Tom and his neighbours are good friends. He gets on with them very well.
Peter was ill last week. He is feeling better now. He is getting over his illness.
I have a lot of work today. I need to get through it before I go home.
We live in a busy city. At weekends, we like to get away from the noise.
The teacher explained the new word with a picture. She wanted to get the meaning across clearly.
I am busy now. I will get back to you after lunch.
Sarah loves taking photos. She got into photography last year.
Mark does not want to clean the kitchen. He is trying to get out of doing it.
My new neighbours are very friendly. I get along with them very well.
Lucy works with many people. She gets on with everyone in her office.
Jack had a bad cold. He is slowly getting over it.
We have a difficult job to finish. We must get through it today.
There is no car in our family. We get around the city by bus.
The teacher spoke slowly because she wanted to get her message across.
I cannot answer your question now. I will get back to you this evening.
We are tired of city life. We want to get away from the city for a few days.
Maria was not interested in tennis before. She got into tennis last summer.
John does not want to go to the meeting. He is trying to get out of going.
I like my new boss. I get along with her very well.
Paul and his brother are very different, but they get on with each other.
She had a difficult week, but she is getting over the bad experience.
I have five pages to read tonight. I need to get through them before bed.
We use buses and trains to get around the town.
The picture helped the children get the idea across.
I need to speak to Sarah. I will get back to her tomorrow.
David started playing the guitar last year. He really got into music.
Tom does not want to wash the dishes. He is trying to get out of doing them.
We like our neighbours. We get along with them very well.
Kate and her new classmates are friendly. She gets on with them very well.

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GET + PREPOSITION — B2

Verb	Definition – B2	Example
get rid of	remove or throw away something you do not want	We need to get rid of these old chairs.
get hold of	manage to find, contact, or obtain someone or something	I finally got hold of the information I needed.
get the hang of	learn how to do something	It took me a while to get the hang of the new system.
get wind of	hear about something, especially something not official	The press got wind of the story.
get out of hand	become difficult to control	The situation quickly got out of hand.
get on top of	become able to control or deal with something	We need to get on top of this problem.
get to grips with	start to understand or deal with something difficult	She is trying to get to grips with the new software.
get down to	start dealing seriously with a task	We should get down to the main problem.
get around to	finally find time to do something	I haven’t got around to replying to his email.
get away with	avoid punishment for something wrong	He thought he could get away with lying to his manager.
get back at	take revenge on someone	He wanted to get back at his former colleague.
get in on	become involved in an activity or opportunity	Several companies want to get in on the project.
get across to	successfully communicate an idea to someone	The teacher got the message across to the students.
get through to	succeed in communicating with someone	I finally got through to the customer.
get out of	avoid a responsibility or obligation	He tried to get out of paying the fine.

B2 note: These are more idiomatic than the A1–B1 combinations. Several have meanings that cannot be understood simply from get + preposition, which is why they fit better at B2.

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Fill in the missing words

We have many old clothes at home. We need to ______ ______ ______ them.
I finally found the information I needed. It was difficult to ______ ______ ______ it.
At first, the new computer was difficult to use. After a few days, I started to ______ ______ ______ ______ it.
The newspapers did not know about the story at first. They later ______ ______ ______ it.
The children were playing loudly, and soon the situation ______ ______ ______ ______.
The manager has many problems at the moment. She needs to ______ ______ ______ the situation.
The new system is difficult. We are still trying to ______ ______ ______ ______ it.
I have been very busy, so I haven’t ______ ______ ______ answering your email.
He broke the rule, but the teacher did not punish him. He ______ ______ ______ breaking it.
She did not want to do the work, so she tried to ______ ______ ______ it.
We need to solve this problem. Let’s ______ ______ ______ it now.
I have finished this part of the job. Now let’s ______ ______ ______ the next part.
I tried to explain the problem, but I could not ______ ______ ______ him.
I heard about the meeting from a friend. She had ______ ______ ______ the plan.
He wanted revenge after his friend hurt him. He wanted to ______ ______ ______ him.
I finally managed to contact the manager. I ______ ______ ______ her this morning.
She is learning a new computer program. It took her some time to ______ ______ ______ ______ it.
We have a lot of work today. We need to ______ ______ ______ business.
The company has a new project. Several other companies want to ______ ______ ______ it.
I did not have time to clean my room last week. I never ______ ______ ______ it.
The police knew that he had broken the rule, but he ______ ______ ______ it.
The problem became worse because nobody controlled it. It ______ ______ ______ ______.
I called him several times, but he would not listen. I could not ______ ______ ______ him.
She has not replied to my email. I will ______ ______ ______ her next week.
He heard something about the new plan before the meeting. He ______ ______ ______ it.
We have talked about the first topic for an hour. Now we should ______ ______ ______ the next one.
I have been busy all week. I hope I can ______ ______ ______ cleaning the garage this weekend.
The teacher explained the idea in a simple way. She managed to ______ it ______ to the class.
He did not want to pay for the damage. He tried to ______ ______ ______ paying for it.
She wanted to help with the local project, so she decided to ______ ______ ______ it.

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Full version:

We have many old clothes at home. We need to get rid of them.
I finally found the information I needed. It was difficult to get hold of it.
At first, the new computer was difficult to use. After a few days, I started to get the hang of it.
The newspapers did not know about the story at first. They later got wind of it.
The children were playing loudly, and soon the situation got out of hand.
The manager has many problems at the moment. She needs to get on top of the situation.
The new system is difficult. We are still trying to get to grips with it.
I have been very busy, so I haven’t got around to answering your email.
He broke the rule, but the teacher did not punish him. He got away with breaking it.
She did not want to do the work, so she tried to get out of it.
We need to solve this problem. Let’s get down to it now.
I have finished this part of the job. Now let’s get down to the next part.
I tried to explain the problem, but I could not get through to him.
I heard about the meeting from a friend. She had got wind of the plan.
He wanted revenge after his friend hurt him. He wanted to get back at him.
I finally managed to contact the manager. I got hold of her this morning.
She is learning a new computer program. It took her some time to get the hang of it.
We have a lot of work today. We need to get down to business.
The company has a new project. Several other companies want to get in on it.
I did not have time to clean my room last week. I never got around to it.
The police knew that he had broken the rule, but he got away with it.
The problem became worse because nobody controlled it. It got out of hand.
I called him several times, but he would not listen. I could not get through to him.
She has not replied to my email. I will get hold of her next week.
He heard something about the new plan before the meeting. He got wind of it.
We have talked about the first topic for an hour. Now we should get down to the next one.
I have been busy all week. I hope I can get around to cleaning the garage this weekend.
The teacher explained the idea in a simple way. She managed to get it across to the class.
He did not want to pay for the damage. He tried to get out of paying for it.
She wanted to help with the local project, so she decided to get in on it.

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TURN + PREPOSITION – A2

Verb	A1 definition	Example
turn on	start a machine or light	Turn on the light.
turn off	stop a machine or light	Turn off the TV.
turn up	make something louder	Turn up the music.
turn down	make something quieter	Turn down the radio.
turn around	face the other way	Turn around, please.
turn back	go back	We turned back.
turn over	move to the other side	Turn over the page.
turn into	change into something else	Water turns into ice.
turn out	happen in the end	It turned out well.
turn away	move away	He turned away.
turn to	go to someone for help	She turned to her teacher.
turn towards	face a direction	He turned towards me.
turn against	stop supporting someone	They turned against him.
turn from	move away from something	She turned from the door.
turn aside	move to one side	He turned aside.
turn back from	stop going somewhere	We turned back from the river.
turn in	give something to a person	Please turn in your homework.
turn in	go to bed	I usually turn in at ten.
turn down	refuse an offer	She turned down the job.
turn over	give control to someone	He turned over the business to his son.
turn up	arrive or appear	He turned up late.
turn out	be present at an event	Many people turned out.
turn around	change a bad situation	The new manager turned the hotel around.

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Fill in the missing phrasal verb – turn

Please ________ the lights before you leave the room.
The company was in trouble, but the new manager ________ it ________.
We had to ________ because the road was closed.
She ________ the job because the salary was too low.
Can you ________ the radio? I can’t hear it.
He ________ his teacher for help with the problem.
The weather was bad, so we ________ from the mountain.
Please ________ your homework before Friday.
The water will ________ ice when the temperature is low.
He ________ when he heard someone calling his name.
Many students ________ for the school event.
Please ________ the page and look at the picture.
She ________ the door and walked into the room.
I usually ________ at about 10:30 p.m.
He ________ late for the meeting.
They ________ him after he made the decision.
Please ________ the TV. It’s too loud.
She ________ the door and walked away.
We ________ the river because the water was too deep.
The party ________ very well in the end.
He ________ the business ________ to his son.
Please ________ the light. It is getting dark.
He ________ me when I called his name.
The team was losing, but the coach ________ the situation ________.
She ________ her manager when she needed advice.
They ________ the offer because it was not good enough.
He ________ from the window and looked at the door.
The students ________ their homework to the teacher.
We ________ when we saw the dangerous road.
She ________ the other way when she saw him.
The temperature was very low, and the water ________ ice.
He ________ at the restaurant without calling first.
A large crowd ________ at the concert.
He ________ the page to read the other side.
She ________ the road and walked towards the hotel.
I am tired. I think I will ________ early tonight.
The new plan ________ to be a great success.
He ________ the music because the baby was sleeping.
She ________ her friend when she needed advice.
The company ________ the old manager after he left.
He ________ the hotel around after several difficult years.
They ________ from the door when they heard the alarm.
The manager ________ the business ________ to his daughter.
Please ________ the computer when you have finished.

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Answer key:

Please turn off the lights before you leave the room.
The company was in trouble, but the new manager turned it around.
We had to turn back because the road was closed.
She turned down the job because the salary was too low.
Can you turn up the radio? I can’t hear it.
He turned to his teacher for help with the problem.
The weather was bad, so we turned back from the mountain.
Please turn in your homework before Friday.
The water will turn into ice when the temperature is low.
He turned around when he heard someone calling his name.
Many students turned out for the school event.
Please turn over the page and look at the picture.
She turned towards the door and walked into the room.
I usually turn in at about 10:30 p.m.
He turned up late for the meeting.
They turned against him after he made the decision.
Please turn down the TV. It’s too loud.
She turned away from the door and walked away.
We turned back from the river because the water was too deep.
The party turned out very well in the end.
He turned over the business to his son.
Please turn on the light. It is getting dark.
He turned towards me when I called his name.
The team was losing, but the coach turned the situation around.
She turned to her manager when she needed advice.
They turned down the offer because it was not good enough.
He turned from the window and looked at the door.
The students turned in their homework to the teacher.
We turned back when we saw the dangerous road.
She turned around when she saw him.
The water turned into ice.
He turned up at the restaurant without calling first.
A large crowd turned out at the concert.
He turned over the page to read the other side.
She turned towards the road and walked towards the hotel.
I am tired. I think I will turn in early tonight.
The new plan turned out to be a great success.
He turned down the music because the baby was sleeping.
She turned to her friend when she needed advice.
The company turned against the old manager after he left.
He turned the hotel around after several difficult years.
They turned away from the door when they heard the alarm.
The manager turned over the business to his daughter.
Please turn off the computer when you have finished.

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TAKE + PREPOSITION — B2

Verb	B1 definition	Example
take after	look or behave like a family member	She takes after her mother.
take apart	separate something into pieces	He took the computer apart.
take away	remove something	The waiter took the plates away.
take back	return something	I took the shirt back to the shop.
take back	say that you no longer mean something	I take back what I said.
take down	remove something from a high place	They took down the old sign.
take down	write information	Please take down my address.
take in	understand something	I couldn’t take in all the information.
take in	allow someone to stay in your home	They took in a young student.
take off	leave the ground	The plane took off at 9:00.
take off	remove clothes	He took off his jacket.
take off	suddenly become successful	Her business took off quickly.
take on	accept work or responsibility	She took on a new job.
take on	employ someone	The hotel is taking on new staff.
take out	remove something	Take the books out of the bag.
take out	invite someone somewhere	He took his wife out for dinner.
take over	get control of something	A new manager took over the hotel.
take over	do someone else’s job for a while	Can you take over for me?
take to	begin to like someone or something	The children took to their new teacher.
take up	start a new activity	He took up tennis last year.
take up	use time or space	This job takes up a lot of time.
take up	accept an offer or opportunity	She took up the offer.
take along	bring someone or something with you	Take your passport along.
take around	show someone a place	She took us around the hotel.
take through	explain something step by step	He took me through the process.
take out on	treat someone badly because you are angry	Don’t take your anger out on me.

Fill in the blanks

The new manager will __________ the hotel next month.
Please __________ my name and telephone number.
Maria really __________ her older sister.
The plane __________ exactly on time.
This large table __________ too much space.
The waiter __________ the empty plates.
I didn’t understand the instructions at first, but I finally __________ them.
Can you __________ me __________ the new computer system?
She decided to __________ swimming last year.
The hotel is __________ ten new employees.
He __________ his coat because he was hot.
They __________ a young student who needed a place to stay.
The company has __________ a lot of new work this year.
Please __________ your passport when you travel.
I __________ the shoes __________ to the shop because they were too small.
Don’t __________ your problems __________ your family.
The children quickly __________ their new teacher.
He __________ his wife __________ for dinner on Saturday.
The manager asked me to __________ while she was away.
They __________ the old sign from the wall.
She __________ the offer because it was a good opportunity.
He __________ the computer __________ to see what was wrong.
Her small business __________ very quickly after one year.
The guide __________ us __________ the old town.
I __________ what I said yesterday.
The waiter __________ the food after the guests finished eating.
The children __________ the game very quickly.
He __________ the books __________ of his bag.
She __________ a new job with more responsibility.
The airline staff __________ the passengers __________ the safety procedure.
The hotel __________ several new workers this year.
I couldn’t __________ all the information during the meeting.
Please __________ your jacket before you sit down.
The manager __________ the company after the owner retired.
He __________ his brother __________ for dinner.
We decided to __________ the old machine __________ to understand how it worked.
She __________ the opportunity to study abroad.
Can you __________ my work __________ for a few minutes?
The plane __________ just after sunrise.
They __________ several families during the difficult winter.
He __________ his father and has the same sense of humour.
This meeting is __________ too much of my time.
The hotel manager __________ me __________ the new system step by step.
Please __________ these plates __________.
She __________ tennis when she was 30.
The company __________ the old business last year.
I __________ my jacket __________ because I was cold again.
He __________ the old poster __________ from the wall.
She __________ the job after thinking about it for two days.
What do you usually __________ when you travel?
Don’t __________ your anger __________ me.
The manager __________ the new employee __________ the hotel.

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Answer key

The new manager will take over the hotel next month.
Please take down my name and telephone number.
Maria really takes after her older sister.
The plane took off exactly on time.
This large table takes up too much space.
The waiter took away the empty plates.
I didn’t understand the instructions at first, but I finally took in them.
Can you take me through the new computer system?
She decided to take up swimming last year.
The hotel is taking on ten new employees.
He took off his coat because he was hot.
They took in a young student who needed a place to stay.
The company has taken on a lot of new work this year.
Please take along your passport when you travel.
I took the shoes back to the shop because they were too small.
Don’t take your problems out on your family.
The children quickly took to their new teacher.
He took his wife out for dinner on Saturday.
The manager asked me to take over while she was away.
They took down the old sign from the wall.
She took up the offer because it was a good opportunity.
He took the computer apart to see what was wrong.
Her small business took off very quickly after one year.
The guide took us around the old town.
I take back what I said yesterday.
The waiter took away the food after the guests finished eating.
The children took to the game very quickly.
He took the books out of his bag.
She took on a new job with more responsibility.
The airline staff took the passengers through the safety procedure.
The hotel is taking on several new workers this year.
I couldn’t take in all the information during the meeting.
Please take off your jacket before you sit down.
The manager took over the company after the owner retired.
He took his brother out for dinner.
We decided to take the old machine apart to understand how it worked.
She took up the opportunity to study abroad.
Can you take over my work for a few minutes?
The plane took off just after sunrise.
They took in several families during the difficult winter.
He takes after his father and has the same sense of humour.
This meeting is taking up too much of my time.
The hotel manager took me through the new system step by step.
Please take away these plates.
She took up tennis when she was 30.
The company took over the old business last year.
I took off my jacket because I was cold again.
He took down the old poster from the wall.
She took on the job after thinking about it for two days.
What do you usually take along when you travel?
Don’t take your anger out on me.
The manager took the new employee around the hotel.

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🥸🥳🤩English tenses – simple guide – fill in (present, past, past perfect, future, A1)🤩🥳🥸

1. Present Simple

Use: Facts, habits, things that are always true.

I eat breakfast every day.
She works in a shop.
The sun rises in the east.

2. Present Progressive (Present Continuous)

Use: Something happening now, at this moment.

I am eating breakfast now.
She is working right now.
Look! It is raining.

3. Past Simple

Use: Finished actions in the past.

I ate breakfast this morning.
She worked yesterday.
They went to Paris last year.

4. Past Perfect

Use: Something that happened before another past action.

I had eaten breakfast before I left the house.
She had finished work before I called her.
(First: eating / finishing. Second: leaving / calling.)

5. Future — With a Plan

Use: „going to“ — you already decided.

I am going to visit my friend tomorrow.
We are going to travel next month.
She is going to buy a new phone.

6. Future — Without a Plan

Use: „will“ — you decide now, in the moment.

It’s cold! I will close the window.
I don’t have money. I will ask my brother.
The phone is ringing. I will answer it.

Quick Summary Table

Tense	Example	When?
Present Simple	I play football.	always / habit
Present Progressive	I am playing football.	now
Past Simple	I played football.	finished, past
Past Perfect	I had played before he came.	before another past action
Future (plan)	I am going to play.	already decided
Future (no plan)	I will play.	decide now

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Fill-in Exercise: English Tenses (A1)

Instructions: Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in brackets. Choose the right tense: Present Simple, Present Progressive, Past Simple, Past Perfect, Future (plan – going to), or Future (no plan – will).

I ______ (watch) TV every evening.
She ______ (cook) dinner right now.
We ______ (visit) London last summer.
I ______ (help) you with your bags. (decide now)
He ______ (leave) before I arrived.
They ______ (build) a new house. (already planned)
My father ______ (drink) coffee every morning.
Look! The dog ______ (run) in the garden.
She ______ (buy) a new car last week.
I ______ (study) English next year. (already planned)
We ______ (finish) dinner before he called.
It’s hot in here. I ______ (open) the window.
Birds ______ (fly) south in winter.
He ______ (read) a book at the moment.
I ______ (lose) my keys yesterday.
They ______ (already eat) when we came.
She ______ (visit) her grandmother tomorrow. (already planned)
My phone is ringing. I ______ (answer) it.
Water ______ (boil) at 100 degrees.
We ______ (learn) English now.
He ______ (go) to the market this morning.
I ______ (study) French before I moved to Spain.
She ______ (cook) pasta tonight. (already planned)
Wait, I ______ (carry) that for you.
My sister ______ (work) in a hospital.
They ______ (play) football in the park.
I ______ (see) a movie last night.
She ______ (clean) the house before her guests came.
We ______ (travel) to Italy in June. (already planned)
I’m tired. I ______ (go) to bed early.
The shop ______ (open) at nine o’clock.
He ______ (write) an email right now.
We ______ (play) basketball yesterday.
They ______ (leave) the party before midnight.
I ______ (call) my mother later. (already planned)
It’s raining. I ______ (take) an umbrella.
Cats ______ (sleep) a lot during the day.
She ______ (talk) on the phone now.
I ______ (cook) dinner for my family last night.
He ______ (never see) snow before he visited Canada.
We ______ (move) to a new apartment. (already planned)
The baby is crying. I ______ (check) on her.
My brother ______ (play) guitar every weekend.
Listen! Someone ______ (knock) on the door.
They ______ (visit) the museum on Sunday.
She ______ (finish) her homework before dinner.
I ______ (meet) my friends this evening. (already planned)
I don’t understand this. I ______ (ask) the teacher.
Trains ______ (leave) every hour from this station.
He ______ (drive) to work at the moment.
We ______ (miss) the bus this morning.
I ______ (already leave) when you called me.
She ______ (start) a new job next month. (already planned)
The bag is heavy. I ______ (help) you carry it.
My grandmother ______ (cook) delicious food.
They ______ (watch) a movie together.
He ______ (finish) his work at six o’clock.
We ______ (eat) breakfast before the sun came up.
I ______ (buy) a new laptop soon. (already planned)
The phone battery is low. I ______ (charge) it.

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Answers:

I watch TV every evening.
She is cooking dinner right now.
We visited London last summer.
I will help you with your bags.
He had left before I arrived.
They are going to build a new house.
My father drinks coffee every morning.
Look! The dog is running in the garden.
She bought a new car last week.
I am going to study English next year.
We had finished dinner before he called.
It’s hot in here. I will open the window.
Birds fly south in winter.
He is reading a book at the moment.
I lost my keys yesterday.
They had already eaten when we came.
She is going to visit her grandmother tomorrow.
My phone is ringing. I will answer it.
Water boils at 100 degrees.
We are learning English now.
He went to the market this morning.
I had studied French before I moved to Spain.
She is going to cook pasta tonight.
Wait, I will carry that for you.
My sister works in a hospital.
They are playing football in the park.
I saw a movie last night.
She had cleaned the house before her guests came.
We are going to travel to Italy in June.
I’m tired. I will go to bed early.
The shop opens at nine o’clock.
He is writing an email right now.
We played basketball yesterday.
They had left the party before midnight.
I am going to call my mother later.
It’s raining. I will take an umbrella.
Cats sleep a lot during the day.
She is talking on the phone now.
I cooked dinner for my family last night.
He had never seen snow before he visited Canada.
We are going to move to a new apartment.
The baby is crying. I will check on her.
My brother plays guitar every weekend.
Listen! Someone is knocking on the door.
They visited the museum on Sunday.
She had finished her homework before dinner.
I am going to meet my friends this evening.
I don’t understand this. I will ask the teacher.
Trains leave every hour from this station.
He is driving to work at the moment.
We missed the bus this morning.
I had already left when you called me.
She is going to start a new job next month.
The bag is heavy. I will help you carry it.
My grandmother cooks delicious food.
They are watching a movie together.
He finished his work at six o’clock.
We had eaten breakfast before the sun came up.
I am going to buy a new laptop soon.
The phone battery is low. I will charge it.

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🧕🏻☀️ A special festival in the rice fields, Rang Solok Baralek Gadang (text, exercises, sound files, reading comprehension, A2, MAN Solok City) ☀️🧕🏻

my visit to Rang Solok Baralek Gadang in West Sumatra

Dear Peter,

I want to tell you about a special event I visited during my trip through West Sumatra. It was called Rang Solok Baralek Gadang. The event took place in Solok from 10 to 12 September 2026. I was happy to be there because I wanted to see more of the local culture and daily life.

The festival took place in a large area of rice fields. This was one of the things I liked most. We were not in a city centre or inside a large building. We were surrounded by green fields, small roads and local people. Farmers and other people from the area were part of the event. The rice fields made the festival feel very connected to local life.

There were many traditional activities during the event. I saw people wearing traditional clothes and taking part in dances and music. There was also Silek, a traditional Minangkabau martial art. Another interesting part was Randai. It is a traditional performance with music, movement and stories. Many people watched the performances, and the atmosphere was friendly and lively.

I also saw traditional games and kites. There were small stalls where local people sold food, drinks and other products. Many families came to the festival, so it was not only an event for tourists. It was also a meeting place for people from the local area.

For me, the best part was being able to see local culture in a real village and farming setting. I could see how important rice is for the people of Solok. The festival helped me understand more about Minangkabau culture and life in West Sumatra.

I was very happy that I visited Rang Solok Baralek Gadang. It was a different experience from the usual tourist attractions, and I will remember it for a long time.

Best wishes,

Wolfgang

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Vocabulary:

Word / Phrase	A1 definition
an event	something special that people come to see or do
to be surrounded	to have people or things all around you
to be connected to local life	to be an important part of life in the local area
traditional	from the culture and history of a place
an activity	something that people do
activities	more than one activity
to take part in something	to join an activity or event
martial art	a sport or fighting skill from a country or culture
a performance	when people dance, act, sing or play music for other people
a friendly atmosphere	a place or event where people are kind and nice to each other
a kite	a light object that flies in the air on a long string
a food stall	a small place where people sell food
a farming setting	a place with farms, fields and farming activities
an experience	something that happens to you and that you see, do or feel
usual	normal; something that happens or is seen often
to remember	to keep something in your mind and not forget it

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Match the words with the definitions

Words

an event
to be surrounded
traditional
an activity
to take part in something
martial art
a performance
a friendly atmosphere
a kite
a food stall
a farming setting
an experience
usual
to remember
to be connected to local life

Definitions

A. something that happens to you and that you see, do or feel
B. a small place where people sell food
C. to join an activity or event
D. normal; something that happens or is seen often
E. something special that people come to see or do
F. from the culture and history of a place
G. to keep something in your mind and not forget it
H. a place with farms, fields and farming activities
I. a light object that flies in the air on a long string
J. something that people do
K. to have people or things all around you
L. a sport or fighting skill from a country or culture
M. when people dance, act, sing or play music for other people
N. a place or event where people are kind and nice to each other
O. to be an important part of life in the local area

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Answer Key:
1–E, 2–K, 3–F, 4–J, 5–C, 6–L,
7–M, 8–N, 9–I, 10–B, 11–H,
12–A, 13–D, 14–G, 15–O

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Match the definitions with the words

Definitions

Something that happens to you and that you see, do or feel.
A small place where people sell food.
To join an activity or event.
Normal; something that happens or is seen often.
Something special that people come to see or do.
From the culture and history of a place.
To keep something in your mind and not forget it.
A place with farms, fields and farming activities.
A light object that flies in the air on a long string.
Something that people do.
To have people or things all around you.
A sport or fighting skill from a country or culture.
When people dance, act, sing or play music for other people.
A place or event where people are kind and nice to each other.
To be an important part of life in the local area.

Words

A. a farming setting
B. a kite
C. an activity
D. a food stall
E. an event
F. an experience
G. a performance
H. a friendly atmosphere
I. martial art
J. to be connected to local life
K. to be surrounded
L. to remember
M. to take part in something
N. traditional
O. usual

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Answer Key:
1–F, 2–D, 3–M, 4–O, 5–E, 6–N,
7–L, 8–A, 9–B, 10–C, 11–K,
12–I, 13–G, 14–H, 15–J

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True or false

Rang Solok Baralek Gadang took place from 10 to 12 September 2026.
Wolfgang visited the festival because he wanted to see more of the local culture.
The festival took place inside a large building.
Local farmers were part of the event.
Wolfgang saw people wearing traditional clothes.
Silek is a traditional Minangkabau dance.
Randai includes music, movement and stories.
The festival was only for tourists.
Local people sold food, drinks and other products at small stalls.
The festival took place in a large area of rice fields.
Wolfgang did not see any traditional games.
Many families came to the festival.
The atmosphere at the festival was unfriendly and quiet.
Wolfgang saw traditional kites at the event.
The festival helped Wolfgang understand more about Minangkabau culture.
Wolfgang went to the festival mainly to visit museums.
Rice was an important part of local life in the area.
Wolfgang said the festival was the same as the usual tourist attractions.
People from the local area came to the festival.
Wolfgang was unhappy that he visited Rang Solok Baralek Gadang.

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Answers:

1 T, 2 T, 3 F, 4 T, 5 T, 6 F, 7 T,
8 F, 9 T, 10 T, 11 F, 12 T, 13 F, 14 T,
15 T, 16 F, 17 T, 18 F, 19 T, 20 F

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Corrected version:

Rang Solok Baralek Gadang took place from 10 to 12 September 2026.
Wolfgang visited the festival because he wanted to see more of the local culture.
The festival took place inside a large building. True is: The festival took place in a large area of rice fields.
Local farmers were part of the event.
Wolfgang saw people wearing traditional clothes.
Silek is a traditional Minangkabau dance. True is: Silek is a traditional Minangkabau martial art.
Randai includes music, movement and stories.
The festival was only for tourists. True is: The festival was also a meeting place for local people, not only tourists.
Local people sold food, drinks and other products at small stalls.
The festival took place in a large area of rice fields.
Wolfgang did not see any traditional games. True is: Wolfgang saw traditional games and kites.
Many families came to the festival.
The atmosphere at the festival was unfriendly and quiet. True is: The atmosphere at the festival was friendly and lively.
Wolfgang saw traditional kites at the event.
The festival helped Wolfgang understand more about Minangkabau culture.
Wolfgang went to the festival mainly to visit museums. True is: Wolfgang went to the festival mainly to see more of the local culture and daily life.
Rice was an important part of local life in the area.
Wolfgang said the festival was the same as the usual tourist attractions. True is: Wolfgang said the festival was different from the usual tourist attractions.
People from the local area came to the festival.
Wolfgang was unhappy that he visited Rang Solok Baralek Gadang. True is: Wolfgang was very happy that he visited Rang Solok Baralek Gadang.

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Multiple Choice – choose the correct answer: A, B or C.

Where did Rang Solok Baralek Gadang take place?
A. In a large hotel
B. In a large area of rice fields
C. In a city centre
When did the festival take place?
A. 12–14 September 2026
B. 8–10 September 2026
C. 10–12 September 2026
Why did Wolfgang visit the event?
A. To see local culture and daily life
B. To visit a museum
C. To go shopping
What was around the festival area?
A. Large buildings
B. Green rice fields
C. Busy airports
What did Wolfgang see people wearing?
A. Sports clothes
B. School uniforms
C. Traditional clothes
What is Silek?
A. A Minangkabau martial art
B. A traditional game
C. A local drink
What is Randai?
A. A type of food
B. A farming tool
C. A traditional performance
What does Randai include?
A. Food and drinks
B. Music, movement and stories
C. Boats and fishing
Who sold things at small stalls?
A. Local people
B. Hotel guests
C. Foreign visitors
Who came to the festival?
A. Only tourists
B. Only farmers
C. Many families
What did Wolfgang see at the event?
A. Traditional kites
B. Large boats
C. Modern cars
How was the atmosphere?
A. Empty and quiet
B. Friendly and lively
C. Cold and serious
What did Wolfgang learn more about?
A. European culture
B. Modern technology
C. Minangkabau culture
What was special for Wolfgang?
A. It was in a village and farming setting.
B. It was inside a large building.
C. It was only for tourists.
What was important for local people?
A. Museums
B. Rice
C. Shopping centres

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Answer Key:
1 B, 2 C, 3 A, 4 B, 5 C, 6 A, 7 C, 8 B, 9 A,
10 C, 11 A, 12 B, 13 C, 14 A, 15 B

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Cause and Effect – match each cause with the correct effect.

Wolfgang wanted to see local culture.
The festival took place in rice fields.
Local farmers joined the event.
People wore traditional clothes.
Wolfgang watched Silek.
Wolfgang watched Randai.
Many families came to the festival.
Local people had small stalls.
The atmosphere was friendly.
Wolfgang saw the rice fields.
The festival was not only for tourists.
Wolfgang visited Rang Solok Baralek Gadang.

Effects

A. He saw a traditional Minangkabau martial art.
B. He could see local products.
C. He learned more about Minangkabau culture.
D. The event felt connected to local life.
E. He saw people in traditional clothes.
F. The festival had a lively atmosphere.
G. He saw farming as part of local life.
H. He could learn about daily life.
I. They were part of the event.
J. He saw music, movement and stories.
K. The event was also for local people.
L. He remembered the experience for a long time.

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Answer Key

1 H, 2 D, 3 I, 4 E, 5 A, 6 J, 7 F,
8 B, 9 F, 10 G, 11 K, 12 L
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Match the sentence halves

Wolfgang visited a special event
The festival took place
He wanted to see more
The area was surrounded
Local farmers were
People wore
Silek is
Randai is a traditional performance
Many people watched
Local people sold
Many families came
The festival was also
Wolfgang could see how important rice was
He will remember the festival

A. traditional clothes.
B. part of the event.
C. in Solok, West Sumatra.
D. for the people of Solok.
E. in a large area of rice fields.
F. with music, movement and stories.
G. more about Minangkabau culture.
H. a traditional Minangkabau martial art.
I. the performances.
J. food, drinks and other products.
K. a meeting place for local people.
L. from the usual tourist attractions.
M. from 10 to 12 September 2026.
N. for a long time.

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Answers:
1 C, 2 E, 3 G, 4 M, 5 B, 6 A, 7 H, 8 F,
9 I, 10 J, 11 D, 12 K, 13 L, 14 N

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Correct version:

Wolfgang visited a special event in Solok, West Sumatra.

The festival took place in a large area of rice fields.

He wanted to see more about local culture and daily life.

The area was surrounded by green fields, small roads and local people.

Local farmers were part of the event.

People wore traditional clothes.

Silek is a traditional Minangkabau martial art.

Randai is a traditional performance with music, movement and stories.

Many people watched the performances.

Local people sold food, drinks and other products.

Many families came to the festival.

The festival was also a meeting place for local people.

Wolfgang could see how important rice was for the people of Solok.

He will remember the festival for a long time.

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Find the Information in the text and complete the sentences

Rang Solok Baralek Gadang took place from __________ to __________ September 2026.
The festival took place in a large area of __________.
Wolfgang was surrounded by green fields, small roads and __________.
Farmers and other people from the area were __________ of the event.
People took part in dances and __________.
Silek is a traditional Minangkabau __________ art.
Randai is a traditional __________.
Local people sold food, drinks and other __________.
Many __________ came to the festival.
Wolfgang learned more about Minangkabau culture and __________.
Wolfgang saw people wearing __________ clothes.
The atmosphere at the festival was friendly and __________.
Wolfgang could see how important __________ was for the people of Solok.
The festival was different from the usual tourist __________.

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Correct version:

Rang Solok Baralek Gadang took place from 10 to 12 September 2026.
The festival took place in a large area of rice fields.
Wolfgang was surrounded by green fields, small roads and local people.
Farmers and other people from the area were part of the event.
People took part in dances and music.
Silek is a traditional Minangkabau martial art.
Randai is a traditional performance.
Local people sold food, drinks and other products.
Many families came to the festival.
Wolfgang learned more about Minangkabau culture and life.
Wolfgang saw people wearing traditional clothes.
The atmosphere at the festival was friendly and lively.
Wolfgang could see how important rice was for the people of Solok.
The festival was different from the usual tourist attractions.

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Who or What? What does the _word _ refer to?

_It_ was called Rang Solok Baralek Gadang. → ____________________
_This_ was one of the things Wolfgang liked most. → ____________________
_W_e were surrounded by green fields. → _____________________
_It_ is a traditional performance. → ____________________
_They_ came to the festival. → ____________________
_It_ was also a meeting place for local people. → ____________________
_I_ could see how important rice was. → ____________________
_It_ was a different experience from the usual tourist attractions. → ____________________
_This_ was the best part for Wolfgang. → ____________________
_They_ were part of the event. → ____________________
_It_ helped Wolfgang understand more about Minangkabau culture. → ____________________
_We_ were not in a city centre. → ____________________
_It_ was called Rang Solok Baralek Gadang. → ____________________
_They_ sold food, drinks and other products. → ____________________

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Correct answers:

It was called Rang Solok Baralek Gadang. → Rang Solok Baralek Gadang
This was one of the things I liked most. → The large area of rice fields
We were not in a city centre or inside a large building. → Wolfgang and the people with him
It is a traditional performance with music, movement and stories. → Randai
They were part of the event. → Farmers and other people from the area
It was also a meeting place for people from the local area. → The festival
I could see how important rice is for the people of Solok. → Wolfgang
It was a different experience from the usual tourist attractions. → The festival
This was one of the things I liked most. → The large area of rice fields
They came to the festival. → Many families
It helped me understand more about Minangkabau culture and life in West Sumatra. → The festival
We were surrounded by green fields, small roads and local people. → Wolfgang and the people with him
It was called Rang Solok Baralek Gadang. → The special event
They sold food, drinks and other products. → Local people

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Find the evidence – find a sentence or phrase in the text that gives the answer.

How do we know that the festival was connected to farming?
How do we know that local people took part?
How do we know that the festival had traditional activities?
How do we know that Randai is not simply a dance?
How do we know that the festival was not only for tourists?
How do we know that families attended?
How do we know that Wolfgang enjoyed the setting?
How do we know that rice is important in the area?
How do we know that the atmosphere was positive?
How do we know that Wolfgang learned something from the festival?
How do we know that Wolfgang wanted to experience local life?
How do we know that the festival included activities for local people?
How do we know that Wolfgang saw traditional culture at the event?
How do we know that Wolfgang thought the festival was memorable?

___________________________________

Answers:

How do we know that the festival was connected to farming?
“The festival took place in a large area of rice fields.”
How do we know that local people took part?
“Farmers and other people from the area were part of the event.”
How do we know that the festival had traditional activities?
“There were many traditional activities during the event.”
How do we know that Randai is not simply a dance?
“It is a traditional performance with music, movement and stories.”
How do we know that the festival was not only for tourists?
“Many families came to the festival, so it was not only an event for tourists.”
How do we know that families attended?
“Many families came to the festival.”
How do we know that Wolfgang enjoyed the setting?
“This was one of the things I liked most.”
How do we know that rice is important in the area?
“I could see how important rice is for the people of Solok.”
How do we know that the atmosphere was positive?
“The atmosphere was friendly and lively.”
How do we know that Wolfgang learned something from the festival?
“The festival helped me understand more about Minangkabau culture and life in West Sumatra.”
How do we know that Wolfgang wanted to experience local life?
“I was happy to be there because I wanted to see more of the local culture and daily life.”
How do we know that the festival was also important for local people?
“It was also a meeting place for people from the local area.”
How do we know that Wolfgang saw traditional culture at the event?
“I saw people wearing traditional clothes and taking part in dances and music.”
How do we know that Wolfgang thought the festival was memorable?
“I will remember it for a long time.”

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Short answers – answer the questions with short answers.

Where did the festival take place?
Why did Wolfgang want to visit the festival?
What could Wolfgang see around the festival?
Who was part of the event?
What did people wear?
What is Silek?
What is Randai?
What did local people sell?
Who came to the festival?
How was the atmosphere?
What was important for the people of Solok?
Why will Wolfgang remember the festival?
When did the festival take place?
What traditional activities did Wolfgang see?
What did the festival help Wolfgang understand?

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Correct answers:

Where did the festival take place? → In Solok, West Sumatra.
Why did Wolfgang want to visit the festival? → To see local culture and daily life.
What could Wolfgang see around the festival? → Green fields, small roads and local people.
Who was part of the event? → Farmers and other local people.
What did people wear? → Traditional clothes.
What is Silek? → A traditional Minangkabau martial art.
What is Randai? → A traditional performance.
What did local people sell? → Food, drinks and other products.
Who came to the festival? → Many families.
How was the atmosphere? → Friendly and lively.
What was important for the people of Solok? → Rice.
Why will Wolfgang remember the festival? → It was a different experience.
When did the festival take place? → From 10 to 12 September 2026.
What traditional activities did Wolfgang see? → Dances, music, Silek, Randai, games and kites.
What did the festival help Wolfgang understand? → Minangkabau culture and life in West Sumatra.

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Fill in the Vocabulary

to remember · a farming setting · traditional · activities ·
food stalls · to be surrounded · a performance ·
an event · kites · activity·
to take part in something ·
a friendly atmosphere · martial art ·
to be connected to local life ·
an experience · usual

Rang Solok Baralek Gadang

Rang Solok Baralek Gadang was __________ in Solok, West Sumatra. It took place from 10 to 12 September 2026. Wolfgang wanted __________ and see more of the local culture and daily life.

The festival was held in __________. Wolfgang was happy __________ by green fields, small roads and local people. The setting seemed __________, because the festival was close to rice fields and local farming.

There were many traditional __________ during the event. One interesting __________ was Silek, a traditional Minangkabau __________. People also wore __________ clothes.

Another interesting part was Randai. It is __________ with music, movement and stories. Wolfgang also saw traditional games and __________.

There were small __________ where local people sold food, drinks and other products. Many families came to the festival, and the event had __________.

For Wolfgang, the festival was __________. It was different from the __________ tourist attractions. Wolfgang wants __________ the festival for a long time.

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Correct version:

Rang Solok Baralek Gadang

Rang Solok Baralek Gadang was an event in Solok, West Sumatra. It took place from 10 to 12 September 2026. Wolfgang wanted to take part in something and see more of the local culture and daily life.

The festival was held in a farming setting. Wolfgang was happy to be surrounded by green fields, small roads and local people. The setting seemed to be connected to local life, because the festival was close to rice fields and local farming.

There were many traditional activities during the event. One interesting activity was Silek, a traditional Minangkabau martial art. People also wore traditional clothes.

Another interesting part was Randai. It is a performance with music, movement and stories. Wolfgang also saw traditional games and kites.

There were food stalsl where local people sold food, drinks and other products. Many families came to the festival, and the event had a friendly atmosphere.

For Wolfgang, the festival was an experience. It was different from the usual tourist attractions. Wolfgang wants to remember the festival for a long time.

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Match the interview – questions and answers

Questions

Interviewer: Where did you go during your trip through West Sumatra?
Interviewer: Why did you visit Rang Solok Baralek Gadang?
Interviewer: When did the festival take place?
Interviewer: Where was the festival?
Interviewer: What could you see around the festival area?
Interviewer: Who joined the event?
Interviewer: What did people wear?
Interviewer: What is Silek?
Interviewer: What is Randai?
Interviewer: What did local people sell?
Interviewer: Who came to the festival?
Interviewer: How was the atmosphere?
Interviewer: What did you learn from the festival?
Interviewer: What was the best part for you?
Interviewer: Why will you remember the festival?

Answers

A. They offered food, drinks and other products.

B. It is a traditional Minangkabau martial art.

C. Many families attended the festival.

D. I travelled to Solok in West Sumatra.

E. It happened from 10 to 12 September 2026.

F. Green fields, small roads and local people were around the festival area.

G. It is a traditional performance with music, movement and stories.

H. I wanted to discover local culture and daily life.

I. They had traditional clothes on.

J. Farmers and other people from the area were part of it.

K. It was friendly and lively.

L. I discovered more about Minangkabau culture and life in West Sumatra.

M. The festival took place in a large area of rice fields.

N. Seeing local culture in a real village and farming setting was the best part.

O. I will keep the experience in my mind for a long time.

____________________________

Answer Key:
1–D, 2–H, 3–E, 4–M, 5–F, 6–J, 7–I, 8–B,
9–G, 10–A, 11–C, 12–K, 13–L, 14–N, 15–O

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Interview with Wolfgang

Interviewer: Where did you go during your trip through West Sumatra?
Wolfgang: I travelled to Solok in West Sumatra.

Interviewer: Why did you visit Rang Solok Baralek Gadang?
Wolfgang: I wanted to discover local culture and daily life.

Interviewer: When did the festival take place?
Wolfgang: It happened from 10 to 12 September 2026.

Interviewer: Where was the festival?
Wolfgang: The festival took place in a large area of rice fields.

Interviewer: What could you see around the festival area?
Wolfgang: Green fields, small roads and local people were around the festival area.

Interviewer: Who joined the event?
Wolfgang: Farmers and other people from the area were part of it.

Interviewer: What did people wear?
Wolfgang: They had traditional clothes on.

Interviewer: What is Silek?
Wolfgang: It is a traditional Minangkabau martial art.

Interviewer: What is Randai?
Wolfgang: It is a traditional performance with music, movement and stories.

Interviewer: What did local people sell?
Wolfgang: They offered food, drinks and other products.

Interviewer: Who came to the festival?
Wolfgang: Many families attended the festival.

Interviewer: How was the atmosphere?
Wolfgang: It was friendly and lively.

Interviewer: What did you learn from the festival?
Wolfgang: I discovered more about Minangkabau culture and life in West Sumatra.

Interviewer: What was the best part for you?
Wolfgang: Seeing local culture in a real village and farming setting was the best part.

Interviewer: Why will you remember the festival?
Wolfgang: I will keep the experience in my mind for a long time.

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🥸🤠WHO, WHOM, WHICH and WHEN🤠🥸
– a simple guide for A1 learners

We can use these words to connect information in a sentence. The word we choose depends on what we are talking about.

1. WHO – people

Use WHO when the word before it is a person.

We often use who when this person does something.

Examples
- The woman who lives upstairs is very friendly.
- I have a friend who speaks Spanish.
- The boy who opened the door is my brother.
Easy way to check

Can you say he, she, or they?

The woman who lives upstairs
→ She lives upstairs.

The boys who play football
→ They play football.

So we use WHO.

2. WHOM – people

WHOM is also used for people. We use it when the person is the object of the action.

Examples
- The guest whom we called arrived early.
- The woman whom I helped thanked me.
- The student whom the teacher praised was happy.
Easy way to check

Can you say him, her, or them?

The guest whom we called
→ We called him.

The woman whom I helped
→ I helped her.

In everyday English

Whom is formal. In normal conversation, people often use who instead.
- The guest who we called. → common
- The guest whom we called. → more formal
3. WHICH – things and animals

Use WHICH when you are talking about a thing or an animal.

It can be used when the thing or animal does an action or when someone does something to it.

Examples
- I found the keys which I lost yesterday.
- The bicycle which is outside belongs to Tom.
- The cat which lives next door is very quiet.
- This is the computer which I use at work.
Remember

WHICH → thing or animal
- a house → which
- a car → which
- a phone → which
- a dog → which
4. WHEN – time

Use WHEN to give more information about a time.

It can follow words such as:
- day
- year
- time
- morning
- evening
Examples
- Do you remember the morning when we left?
- 2010 was the year when I started my job.
- I remember the time when we lived in London.
- Friday is the day when I work from home.
Remember

WHEN → time

A very easy overview

Word We use it for Example
WHO people The man who works here
WHOM people The man whom I called
WHICH things / animals The car which I bought
WHEN time The day when we arrived

⭐ Four things to remember

WHO → a person who does something

The woman who teaches English.

WHOM → a person who receives an action

The woman whom I called.

WHICH → a thing or animal

The phone which I bought.

WHEN → a time

The day when we arrived.

Quick question

Ask yourself:

Person? → WHO / WHOM
Thing or animal? → WHICH
Time? → WHEN

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Fill in: WHO, WHOM, WHICH or WHEN
1. The man ______ works at the hotel is very friendly.
2. I remember the day ______ we first met.
3. The phone ______ I bought is very expensive.
4. The woman ______ I called was very helpful.
5. The boy ______ plays football is my brother.
6. Do you remember the year ______ you started school?
7. The car ______ is outside belongs to my father.
8. The teacher ______ helped me was very kind.
9. The guest ______ we helped thanked us.
10. I like the restaurant ______ has a big garden.
11. Sunday is the day ______ we usually visit our family.
12. The girl ______ lives next door is from Thailand.
13. This is the bag ______ I lost yesterday.
14. The man ______ I met at the station was a doctor.
15. I remember the morning ______ we left the hotel.
16. The dog ______ lives in that house is very friendly.
17. The waiter ______ served us was very polite.
18. The woman ______ we invited came early.
19. This is the computer ______ I use at work.
20. 2020 was the year ______ many people worked from home.
21. The student ______ speaks English very well is from Indonesia.
22. The book ______ I bought is about travel.
23. The customer ______ I helped was very happy.
24. I remember the evening ______ we had dinner together.
25. The man ______ opened the door is my uncle.
26. The hotel ______ we visited was very beautiful.
27. The person ______ you called is waiting outside.
28. Friday is the day ______ I usually go shopping.
29. The woman ______ works in the restaurant speaks English.
30. The bicycle ______ Tom bought is new.
31. The guest ______ the manager called arrived at 8 o’clock.
32. I remember the time ______ we lived in London.
33. The children ______ play in the park are very happy.
34. The camera ______ I use is quite old.
35. The man ______ I helped at the airport was very tired.
36. Summer is the time ______ many people travel.
37. The chef ______ cooks our food is from Vietnam.
38. The house ______ we saw yesterday was very large.
39. The woman ______ the police helped was lost.
40. Do you remember the day ______ you got your first job?
41. The boy ______ sits next to me is very funny.
42. The watch ______ I found was on the table.
43. The guest ______ we called did not answer the phone.
44. I remember the afternoon ______ we went to the beach.
45. The nurse ______ works here is very nice.
46. The restaurant ______ we visited last night was full.
47. The man ______ she invited is her brother.
48. 2015 was the year ______ I moved to this city.
49. The dog ______ we saw in the street was very small.
50. The woman ______ helped the child is a teacher.
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Correct version:
1. The man who works at the hotel is very friendly.
2. I remember the day when we first met.
3. The phone which I bought is very expensive.
4. The woman whom I called was very helpful.
5. The boy who plays football is my brother.
6. Do you remember the year when you started school?
7. The car which is outside belongs to my father.
8. The teacher who helped me was very kind.
9. The guest whom we helped thanked us.
10. I like the restaurant which has a big garden.
11. Sunday is the day when we usually visit our family.
12. The girl who lives next door is from Thailand.
13. This is the bag which I lost yesterday.
14. The man whom I met at the station was a doctor.
15. I remember the morning when we left the hotel.
16. The dog which lives in that house is very friendly.
17. The waiter who served us was very polite.
18. The woman whom we invited came early.
19. This is the computer which I use at work.
20. 2020 was the year when many people worked from home.
21. The student who speaks English very well is from Indonesia.
22. The book which I bought is about travel.
23. The customer whom I helped was very happy.
24. I remember the evening when we had dinner together.
25. The man who opened the door is my uncle.
26. The hotel which we visited was very beautiful.
27. The person whom you called is waiting outside.
28. Friday is the day when I usually go shopping.
29. The woman who works in the restaurant speaks English.
30. The bicycle which Tom bought is new.
31. The guest whom the manager called arrived at 8 o’clock.
32. I remember the time when we lived in London.
33. The children who play in the park are very happy.
34. The camera which I use is quite old.
35. The man whom I helped at the airport was very tired.
36. Summer is the time when many people travel.
37. The chef who cooks our food is from Vietnam.
38. The house which we saw yesterday was very large.
39. The woman whom the police helped was lost.
40. Do you remember the day when you got your first job?
41. The boy who sits next to me is very funny.
42. The watch which I found was on the table.
43. The guest whom we called did not answer the phone.
44. I remember the afternoon when we went to the beach.
45. The nurse who works here is very nice.
46. The restaurant which we visited last night was full.
47. The man whom she invited is her brother.
48. 2015 was the year when I moved to this city.
49. The dog which we saw in the street was very small.
50. The woman who helped the child is a teacher.
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learn a language:

Babies learn a language by listening.
They use their ears to hear sounds.
Their brain remembers these sounds.
Babies connect sounds with people and things.
They listen to their parents.
Then they copy the sounds they hear. They imitate words.
Slowly, babies learn to speak.

So,
LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN, LISTEN………………
17. September 2025

Word	We use it for	Example
WHO	people	The man who works here
WHOM	people	The man whom I called
WHICH	things / animals	The car which I bought
WHEN	time	The day when we arrived

🥸🤠Much, many, few, little, some, any, each, every (A1, beginners)🤠🥸

how to, and examples

1. MUCH / MANY

MUCH	MANY
We use much with things we cannot count.	We use many with things we can count.
much water	many bottles
much money	many guests
much time	many rooms
much coffee	many students
How much water?	How many guests?
I don’t have much time.	There aren’t many guests.

Remember:

much → water, money, time, coffee
many → guests, rooms, bottles, students

2. FEW / LITTLE

FEW	LITTLE
We use few with things we can count.	We use little with things we cannot count.
few guests	little water
few rooms	little money
few students	little time
few chairs	little coffee
There are few guests.	There is little water.
We have few rooms.	We have little time.

Remember:

few → not many
little → not much

3. SOME / ANY

SOME	ANY
We usually use some in positive sentences.	We usually use any in questions and negative sentences.
some guests	any guests
some water	any water
some rooms	any rooms
some money	any money
I have some money.	Do you have any money?
There are some guests.	There aren’t any guests.

Remember:

some → usually positive
any → usually questions and negative

4. EACH / EVERY

EACH	EVERY
We think about people or things one by one.	We think about all the people or things.
each guest	every guest
each room	every room
each student	every student
each day	every day
Each guest gets a key.	Every guest gets a key.
Each room has a TV.	Every room has a TV.

Important:

Both each and every use one person or thing:

✅ each guest
✅ every guest
❌ each guests
❌ every guests

A1 QUICK TABLE

Word	Simple meaning	Example
much	a lot, cannot count	much water
many	a lot, can count	many guests
few	not many	few guests
little	not much	little water
some	an amount / number	some water
any	an amount / number	any water
each	one by one	each guest
every	all	every guest

Very simple rule

Can you count it?

➡️ many / few
many guests
few guests

➡️ much / little
much water
little water

some / any can be used with both:

some guests / some water
any guests / any water

each / every + one thing:

each guest
every guest

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Fill in:

There are ______ guests in the restaurant tonight. The restaurant is almost full.
I don’t have ______ money with me, so I cannot buy lunch.
How ______ water do you drink every day?
There are only ______ chairs in the room. We need more.
Do you have ______ questions?
The hotel has ______ rooms. It has 300 rooms.
There is ______ coffee in the pot. We need to make more.
______ guest gets a room key at the front desk.
I need ______ water, please. I am very thirsty.
We don’t have ______ rooms available tonight.
She has ______ friends in the city. She is often alone.
How ______ students are in your class?
There is not ______ time. The bus leaves in five minutes.
______ room in the hotel has a bathroom.
Are there ______ restaurants near the hotel?
I bought ______ apples at the market.
There are ______ people at the bus stop. The bus is almost empty.
We don’t need ______ chairs. Ten chairs are enough.
How ______ coffee would you like?
______ student has a book.
There is ______ money in my wallet. I cannot buy the ticket.
The hotel has ______ restaurants, so guests have many choices.
I have ______ questions about the hotel. Can you help me?
There aren’t ______ people in the restaurant. It is very quiet.
There is ______ food on the table. Please help yourself.
Do you have ______ free rooms tonight?
______ day, the hotel opens at 6 a.m.
There are ______ guests at breakfast today. Only ten people are eating.
We have ______ time before the train leaves. Let’s hurry.
How ______ rooms does the hotel have?
I don’t drink ______ coffee because I don’t like it.
______ guest receives a welcome drink.
There are ______ towels in the bathroom. We need more.
Would you like ______ tea?
We don’t have ______ milk for the coffee.
The hotel has ______ employees. More than 200 people work here.
There is ______ water in the bottle. Please fill it again.
Are there ______ clean glasses in the kitchen?
I see ______ people outside, but I don’t know them.
______ room has two beds.
There are ______ buses today because it is Sunday.
How ______ money do you need?
I have ______ free time today, so I can help you.
We have ______ guests today. The restaurant is very busy.
There isn’t ______ coffee left. We need to make more.
______ employee must wear a name badge.
Do you have ______ brothers or sisters?
There are ______ tables in the restaurant, so there is space for everyone.
I have ______ books at home, but I don’t read very often.
There is ______ water in the swimming pool. It is almost empty.

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There are many guests in the restaurant tonight. The restaurant is almost full.
I don’t have much money with me, so I cannot buy lunch.
How much water do you drink every day?
There are only few chairs in the room. We need more.
Do you have any questions?
The hotel has many rooms. It has 300 rooms.
There is little coffee in the pot. We need to make more.
Each guest gets a room key at the front desk.
I need some water, please. I am very thirsty.
We don’t have many rooms available tonight.
She has few friends in the city. She is often alone.
How many students are in your class?
There is not much time. The bus leaves in five minutes.
Every room in the hotel has a bathroom.
Are there any restaurants near the hotel?
I bought some apples at the market.
There are few people at the bus stop. The bus is almost empty.
We don’t need many chairs. Ten chairs are enough.
How much coffee would you like?
Each student has a book.
There is little money in my wallet. I cannot buy the ticket.
The hotel has many restaurants, so guests have many choices.
I have some questions about the hotel. Can you help me?
There aren’t many people in the restaurant. It is very quiet.
There is some food on the table. Please help yourself.
Do you have any free rooms tonight?
Every day, the hotel opens at 6 a.m.
There are few guests at breakfast today. Only ten people are eating.
We have little time before the train leaves. Let’s hurry.
How many rooms does the hotel have?
I don’t drink much coffee because I don’t like it.
Each guest receives a welcome drink.
There are few towels in the bathroom. We need more.
Would you like some tea?
We don’t have much milk for the coffee.
The hotel has many employees. More than 200 people work here.
There is little water in the bottle. Please fill it again.
Are there any clean glasses in the kitchen?
I see some people outside, but I don’t know them.
Every room has two beds.
There are few buses today because it is Sunday.
How much money do you need?
I have some free time today, so I can help you.
We have many guests today. The restaurant is very busy.
There isn’t much coffee left. We need to make more.
Every employee must wear a name badge.
Do you have any brothers or sisters?
There are many tables in the restaurant, so there is space for everyone.
I have some books at home, but I don’t read very often.
There is little water in the swimming pool. It is almost empty.

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🥳🙈Some English prepositions 🙈🥳

PS: done at AUH airport, waiting for connecting flight to VIE, homebase, in more than 2 hours

🕐 TIME

Preposition	Use	Examples
at	exact time	at 5 pm; at night
on	days and dates	on Monday; on 6th September
in	months, years, longer periods	in September; in 2026
before	earlier than a time/event	before the exam; before 10 am
after	later than a time/event	after dinner; after class
during	within a period/event	during the exam; during the night
from	starting point in time	from Monday; from 9 am

Easy rule:

AT → ON → IN
at 5 pm → on Monday → in September → in 2026

📍 PLACE

Preposition	Use	Examples
at	a point/place	at school; at home
on	on a surface	on the table; on the wall
in	inside an area/space	in the room; in a box
under	below something	under the bed; under a tree
over	above/across something	over the bridge; over my head
between	in the space separating two things/people	between two boys; between chairs
near	close to something	near the school; near the park

➡️ DIRECTION / MOVEMENT

Preposition	Use	Examples
to	movement towards a place/person	go to the market; come to me
into	movement from outside to inside	jump into the water; get into the car
onto	movement to a surface	climb onto the roof; put it onto the table
out of	movement from inside to outside	get out of the car; take it out of the bag
through	movement from one side/end to another, inside something	walk through the door; go through the tunnel
across	movement from one side to the other	swim across the river; walk across the road
towards	movement in the direction of something	walk towards the park; move towards the door

🔑 Quick memory guide

TIME:
at → on → in
exact time → day/date → month/year

PLACE:
at → on → in
point → surface → inside

MOVEMENT:
to → into → onto → out of → through → across → towards

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Mixed prepositions – 100 fill-in-the-blank examples

We will meet ___ 8 o’clock.
She lives ___ London.
The book is ___ the table.
He went ___ the supermarket.
The cat is sleeping ___ the chair.
They arrived ___ Monday.
She was born ___ 1998.
Please come ___ my office.
The children are ___ the classroom.
He walked ___ the road.
We usually have dinner ___ 7 pm.
The picture is ___ the wall.
He put his phone ___ his pocket.
They walked ___ the park.
The hotel is ___ the airport.
I saw her ___ the bus stop.
We are going ___ the city centre.
The dog ran ___ the house.
He climbed ___ the roof.
She took the keys ___ her bag.
We have a meeting ___ Tuesday morning.
The children are playing ___ the garden.
He stood ___ two cars.
She walked ___ the door.
I usually study ___ the evening.
The restaurant is ___ the bank.
They arrived ___ the hotel late.
He jumped ___ the water.
The plane flew ___ the mountains.
We stayed there ___ three days.
The exam starts ___ 9:30.
I don’t work ___ Sunday.
There is a lamp ___ the table.
The shoes are ___ the bed.
She went ___ the room.
We travelled ___ August.
He walked ___ the bridge.
The children ran ___ the road.
Please put the glass ___ the table.
She got ___ the car.
They were sitting ___ the classroom.
I will call you ___ dinner.
He arrived ___ the station before me.
The shop is ___ the school and the hotel.
She walked ___ the tunnel.
We went ___ the market in the morning.
The bird is ___ the tree.
He took the money ___ his wallet.
They moved ___ the door.
We met ___ Friday.
My birthday is ___ September.
The children are ___ the house.
He put the picture ___ the wall.
The ball is ___ the chair.
She went ___ the kitchen.
We arrived ___ 6 pm.
He walked ___ the river.
The car drove ___ the tunnel.
She climbed ___ the bus.
They came ___ the building.
I always have breakfast ___ the morning.
The hotel is ___ the station.
We saw him ___ the airport.
He sat ___ two friends.
She walked ___ the classroom.
The students studied ___ the exam.
They went ___ the museum.
The bird flew ___ the house.
He put the bag ___ the chair.
She took the book ___ her backpack.
We arrived ___ Saturday afternoon.
The children are playing ___ the room.
He lives ___ a small village.
The restaurant is ___ my hotel.
She walked ___ the street.
The man stood ___ the two buildings.
I will see you ___ 5 pm.
They went ___ the swimming pool.
He climbed ___ the wall.
She got ___ the taxi.
We have holidays ___ December.
The keys are ___ the table.
He waited ___ the hotel entrance.
The dog ran ___ the garden.
She walked ___ the door and entered.
They went ___ the river.
The plane flew ___ the city.
He took his shoes ___ the box.
The school is ___ the park.
We arrived ___ Wednesday.
She works ___ night.
The children are ___ the playground.
He put his coat ___ the chair.
They walked ___ the road to the other side.
She went ___ the shop.
The cat jumped ___ the box.
He climbed ___ the bus.
We travelled ___ 2026.
The restaurant is ___ the bank and the hotel.
He walked ___ the park in the direction of the lake.

Answer Key

1 at, 2 in, 3 on, 4 to, 5 under, 6 on, 7 in, 8 to, 9 in, 10 across, 11 at, 12 on, 13 in, 14 through, 15 near, 16 at, 17 to, 18 into, 19 onto, 20 out of, 21 on, 22 in, 23 between, 24 towards, 25 in, 26 near, 27 at, 28 into, 29 over, 30 during, 31 at, 32 on, 33 on, 34 under, 35 into, 36 in, 37 across, 38 across, 39 onto, 40 into, 41 in, 42 after, 43 at, 44 between, 45 through, 46 to, 47 in, 48 out of, 49 towards, 50 on, 51 in, 52 in, 53 on, 54 under, 55 into, 56 at, 57 along, 58 through, 59 onto, 60 out of, 61 in, 62 near, 63 at, 64 between, 65 into, 66 before, 67 to, 68 over, 69 on, 70 out of, 71 on, 72 in, 73 in, 74 near, 75 across, 76 between, 77 at, 78 to, 79 onto, 80 into, 81 in, 82 on, 83 at, 84 through, 85 through, 86 to, 87 over, 88 out of, 89 near, 90 on, 91 at, 92 in, 93 on, 94 across, 95 to, 96 into, 97 onto, 98 in, 99 between, 100 towards.

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We will meet <at> 8 o’clock.
She lives <in> London.
The book is <on> the table.
He went <to> the supermarket.
The cat is sleeping <under> the chair.
They arrived <on> Monday.
She was born <in> 1998.
Please come <to> my office.
The children are <in> the classroom.
He walked <across> the road.
We usually have dinner <at> 7 pm.
The picture is <on> the wall.
He put his phone <in> his pocket.
They walked <through> the park.
The hotel is <near> the airport.
I saw her <at> the bus stop.
We are going <to> the city centre.
The dog ran <into> the house.
He climbed <onto> the roof.
She took the keys <out of> her bag.
We have a meeting <on> Tuesday morning.
The children are playing <in> the garden.
He stood <between> two cars.
She walked <towards> the door.
I usually study <in> the evening.
The restaurant is <near> the bank.
They arrived <at> the hotel late.
He jumped <into> the water.
The plane flew <over> the mountains.
We stayed there <during> the three days.
The exam starts <at> 9:30.
I don’t work <on> Sunday.
There is a lamp <on> the table.
The shoes are <under> the bed.
She went <into> the room.
We travelled <in> August.
He walked <across> the bridge.
The children ran <across> the road.
Please put the glass <onto> the table.
She got <into> the car.
They were sitting <in> the classroom.
I will call you <after> dinner.
He arrived <at> the station before me.
The shop is <between> the school and the hotel.
She walked <through> the tunnel.
We went <to> the market in the morning.
The bird is <in> the tree.
He took the money <out of> his wallet.
They moved <towards> the door.
We met <on> Friday.
My birthday is <in> September.
The children are <in> the house.
He put the picture <on> the wall.
The ball is <under> the chair.
She went <into> the kitchen.
We arrived <at> 6 pm.
He walked <along> the river.
The car drove <through> the tunnel.
She climbed <onto> the bus.
They came <out of> the building.
I always have breakfast <in> the morning.
The hotel is <near> the station.
We saw him <at> the airport.
He sat <between> two friends.
She walked <into> the classroom.
The students studied <before> the exam.
They went <to> the museum.
The bird flew <over> the house.
He put the bag <on> the chair.
She took the book <out of> her backpack.
We arrived <on> Saturday afternoon.
The children are playing <in> the room.
He lives <in> a small village.
The restaurant is <near> my hotel.
She walked <across> the street.
The man stood <between> the two buildings.
I will see you <at> 5 pm.
They went <to> the swimming pool.
He climbed <onto> the wall.
She got <into> the taxi.
We have holidays <in> December.
The keys are <on> the table.
He waited <at> the hotel entrance.
The dog ran <through> the garden.
She walked <through> the door and entered.
They went <to> the river.
The plane flew <over> the city.
He took his shoes <out of> the box.
The school is <near> the park.
We arrived <on> Wednesday.
She works <at> night.
The children are <in> the playground.
He put his coat <on> the chair.
They walked <across> the road to the other side.
She went <to> the shop.
The cat jumped <into> the box.
He climbed <onto> the bus.
We travelled <in> 2026.
The restaurant is <between> the bank and the hotel.
He walked <towards> the park in the direction of the lake.

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Kategorie: Shinta Mani Foundation

Why English Matters in Our Lives

Summary

Match the words with the definitions

True or false – listen!

Multiple choice :

Read the statements below. Find the sentence in the speech that gives evidence for each statement

Give an answer:

Match the sentence halves

Find the words in the text

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The most important A1 conjunctions

Very basic A1 examples

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Adjective + fixed preposition

Verb + fixed preposition

Noun + fixed preposition

Very common fixed combinations

Fixed prepositions (A1)

Verb + preposition

Adjective + preposition

Noun + preposition

Common fixed expressions

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Thank you to those who train their staffto be ready forreal two-way communication.

Match the definitions with the words

True or false

Correct version:

Match the sentence halves

Multiple choice – choose A, B or C

Match the cause with the evidence

Problem → result

What does the writer mean? Match each phrase from the text with the meaning.

Inference questions – answer the questions using information from the text. The answers are not stated word-for-word, but they can be understood from the text.

Match the questions and answers

Questions

Answers

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GET + PREPOSITION — A1

Fill in the missing word(s)

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###################GET + PREPOSITION — A2

Fill in the missing words

GET + PREPOSITION — B2

Fill in the missing words

TURN + PREPOSITION – A2

Fill in the missing phrasal verb – turn

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TAKE + PREPOSITION — B2

Fill in the blanks

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1. Present Simple

2. Present Progressive (Present Continuous)

3. Past Simple

4. Past Perfect

5. Future — With a Plan

6. Future — Without a Plan

Quick Summary Table

Fill-in Exercise: English Tenses (A1)

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Words

Definitions

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Match the definitions with the words

Definitions

Words

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True or false

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Multiple Choice – choose the correct answer: A, B or C.

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Cause and Effect – match each cause with the correct effect.

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What does the writer mean?
Match each phrase from the text with the meaning.

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GET + PREPOSITION — A2

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1 C, 2 E, 3 G, 4 M, 5 B, 6 A, 7 H, 8 F,
9 I, 10 J, 11 D, 12 K, 13 L, 14 N

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