🍜 A street food festival (part 2/2, B1, past simple, short answers)🍜

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Last year, I spent my holiday in Asia. One evening, I went to a street food festival in town. The festival was very busy and full of people. There were many colorful stalls. Each stall sold different food. I tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks. The food was very tasty, and I enjoyed trying new flavors.

The festival had many attractions besides food. I watched a traditional dance. The dancers wore bright clothes and moved slowly and carefully. There was also live music. Many people were singing and dancing. Children played games and ran around happily. The lights were bright and colorful. The streets looked cheerful and lively at night.

I walked around the festival for several hours. I took many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights. I also spoke to some local people. They told me about their culture and food.

Visiting the street food festival was an amazing experience. I felt happy and excited. It was a perfect evening. I enjoyed the food, music, and friendly atmosphere. I will never forget that night in town.
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Vocabulary:

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1. to be busy – to have a lot of things to do or a lot of people around.
2. a stall – a small shop or table where people sell food or things.
3. different food – food that is not the same; many kinds of food.
4. a snack – a small piece of food you eat between meals.
5. to be tasty – to have a good and nice flavor; delicious.
6. a flavor – the taste of food or drink (sweet, salty, spicy…).
7. besides food – in addition to food; also something else.
8. to wear clothes – to have clothes on your body.
9. a bright light – a light that is strong and easy to see.
10. to be cheerful – to feel happy and smile a lot.
11. to look lively – to seem full of energy, movement, and fun.
12. for several hours – for many hours; a long time.
13. an amazing experience – something very good, exciting, or special that you do.
14. to be excited – to feel very happy and full of energy about something.
15. to enjoy – to like something and feel happy doing it.

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We use the simple past to talk about actions that

=>>> finished in the past

e.g. with words like yesterday, last week, two years ago.

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1. Regular verbs

Regular verbs add “-ed” in the past tense.

Examples:

• play → played
• work → worked
• watch → watched
• clean → cleaned
• visit → visited

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2. Irregular verbs (the complete list)

Irregular verbs change their form in the past tense. They do not add “-ed.”

Examples:

• go → went
• eat → ate
• have → had
• see → saw
• come → came

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Verbs in text:

Infinitive	Past Simple
to spend	spent
to go	went
to be	was / were
to have	had
to sell	sold
to try	tried
to enjoy	enjoyed
to watch	watched
to wear	wore
to move	moved
to play	played
to run	ran
to look	looked
to walk	walked
to take	took
to speak	spoke
to tell	told
to visit	visited
to feel	felt
to forget	forgot

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Match the word to its definition

Words

1. to be busy
2. a stall
3. different food
4. a snack
5. to be tasty
6. a flavor
7. besides food
8. to wear clothes
9. a bright light
10. to be cheerful
11. to look lively
12. for several hours
13. an amazing experience
14. to be excited
15. to enjoy

Definitions

a) something very good, exciting, or special that you do
b) to have clothes on your body
c) a small piece of food you eat between meals
d) to feel very happy and full of energy about something
e) in addition to food; also something else
f) to have a lot of things to do or a lot of people around
g) to like something and feel happy doing it
h) the taste of food or drink
i) food that is not the same; many kinds of food
j) to seem full of energy, movement, and fun
k) to feel happy and smile a lot
l) a small shop or table where people sell food or things
m) a light that is strong and easy to see
n) something that has a good and nice taste; delicious
o) for many hours; a long time

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Answers:
1-f, 2-l, 3-i, 4-c, 5-n, 6-h,
7-e, 8-b, 9-m, 10-k, 11-j,
12-o, 13-a, 14-d, 15-g

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1. to be busy – to have a lot of things to do or a lot of people around
2. a stall – a small shop or table where people sell food or things
3. different food – food that is not the same; many kinds of food
4. a snack – a small piece of food you eat between meals
5. to be tasty – something that has a good and nice taste; delicious
6. a flavor – the taste of food or drink
7. besides food – in addition to food; also something else
8. to wear clothes – to have clothes on your body
9. a bright light – a light that is strong and easy to see
10. to be cheerful – to feel happy and smile a lot
11. to look lively – to seem full of energy, movement, and fun
12. for several hours – for many hours; a long time
13. an amazing experience – something very good, exciting, or special that you do
14. to be excited – to feel very happy and full of energy about something
15. to enjoy – to like something and feel happy doing it

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True or false:

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1. To be busy means there are only a few people around.
2. A stall is a small shop or table where people sell things.
3. Different food means all the food tastes the same.
4. A snack is a big meal you eat for dinner.
5. To be tasty means the food has a good and nice taste.
6. A flavor is the taste of food or drink.
7. Besides food means something is only about food.
8. To wear clothes means to have clothes on your body.
9. A bright light is a weak light that is hard to see.
10. To be cheerful means to feel happy and smile a lot.
11. To look lively means to seem full of energy, movement, and fun.
12. For several hours means for a short time.
13. An amazing experience is something very good, exciting, or special.
14. To enjoy means to dislike something and feel unhappy doing it.

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True: 2,5,6,8,10,11,13

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Correct version:

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1. To be busy means there are only a few people around. True is: to have a lot of things to do or a lot of people around
2. A stall is a small shop or table where people sell things.
3. Different food means all the food tastes the same. True is: food that is not the same; many kinds of food
4. A snack is a big meal you eat for dinner. True is: a small piece of food you eat between meals
5. To be tasty means the food has a good and nice taste.
6. A flavor is the taste of food or drink.
7. Besides food means something is only about food. True is: in addition to food; also something else
8. To wear clothes means to have clothes on your body.
9. A bright light is a weak light that is hard to see. True is: a light that is strong and easy to see
10. To be cheerful means to feel happy and smile a lot.
11. To look lively means to seem full of energy, movement, and fun.
12. For several hours means for a short time. True is: for many hours; a long time
13. An amazing experience is something very good, exciting, or special.
14. To enjoy means to dislike something and feel unhappy doing it. True is: to like something and feel happy doing it

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Fill in, past simple:

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1. Last year, I _______ (spend) my holiday in Asia.
2. One evening, I _______ (go) to a street food festival in town.
3. The festival _______ (be) very busy and full of people.
4. There _______ (be) many colorful stalls.
5. Each stall _______ (sell) different food.
6. I _______ (try) grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks.
7. The food _______ (be) very tasty.
8. I _______ (enjoy) trying new flavors.
9. I _______ (watch) a traditional dance at the festival.
10. The dancers _______ (wear) bright clothes.
11. They _______ (move) slowly and carefully.
12. There _______ (be) also live music.
13. Many people _______ (sing) and _______ (dance).
14. Children _______ (play) games and _______ (run) around happily.
15. The lights _______ (be) bright and colorful.
16. The streets _______ (look) cheerful and lively at night.
17. I _______ (walk) around the festival for several hours.
18. I _______ (take) many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights.
19. I also _______ (speak) to some local people.
20. They _______ (tell) me about their culture and food.
21. Visiting the street food festival _______ (be) an amazing experience.
22. I _______ (feel) happy and excited that evening.

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Correct version:

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1. Last year, I spent my holiday in Asia.
2. One evening, I went to a street food festival in town.
3. The festival was very busy and full of people.
4. There were many colorful stalls.
5. Each stall sold different food.
6. I tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks.
7. The food was very tasty.
8. I enjoyed trying new flavors.
9. I watched a traditional dance at the festival.
10. The dancers wore bright clothes.
11. They moved slowly and carefully.
12. There was also live music.
13. Many people sang and danced.
14. Children played games and ran around happily.
15. The lights were bright and colorful.
16. The streets looked cheerful and lively at night.
17. I walked around the festival for several hours.
18. I took many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights.
19. I also spoke to some local people.
20. They told me about their culture and food.
21. Visiting the street food festival was an amazing experience.
22. I felt happy and excited that evening.

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Basics in past simple:

Personal Pronoun	Verb (Past)	Object
I	ate	apples
You	ate	apples
He	ate	apples
She	ate	apples
It	ate	apples
We	ate	apples
You (plural)	ate	apples
They	ate	apples
I	played	football
You	played	football
He	played	football
She	played	football
It	played	football
We	played	football
You (plural)	played	football
They	played	football

Personal Pronoun	Verb (Past Negative)	Object
I	did not eat	apples
You	did not eat	apples
He	did not eat	apples
She	did not eat	apples
It	did not eat	apples
We	did not eat	apples
You (plural)	did not eat	apples
They	did not eat	apples
I	did not play	football
You	did not play	football
He	did not play	football
She	did not play	football
It	did not play	football
We	did not play	football
You (plural)	did not play	football
They	did not play	football

Did + Pronoun	Verb	Object
Did I	eat	apples?
Did you	eat	apples?
Did he	eat	apples?
Did she	eat	apples?
Did it	eat	apples?
Did we	eat	apples?
Did you	eat	apples?
Did they	eat	apples?
Did I	play	football?
Did you	play	football?
Did he	play	football?
Did she	play	football?
Did it	play	football?
Did we	play	football?
Did you	play	football?
Did they	play	football?

Didn’t + Pronoun	Verb	Object
Didn’t I	eat	apples?
Didn’t you	eat	apples?
Didn’t he	eat	apples?
Didn’t she	eat	apples?
Didn’t it	eat	apples?
Didn’t we	eat	apples?
Didn’t you	eat	apples?
Didn’t they	eat	apples?
Didn’t I	play	football?
Didn’t you	play	football?
Didn’t he	play	football?
Didn’t she	play	football?
Didn’t it	play	football?
Didn’t we	play	football?
Didn’t you	play	football?
Didn’t they	play	football?

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Form questions to which the word/s given is/are the answer:

Last year, I spent my holiday in Asia.
a) Last year:__________
b) I:__________
c) my holiday:__________
d) in Asia:__________

YOU WRITE:
a) When did I spend my holiday in Asia?
b) Who spent HIS/HER holiday in Asia last year?
c) What did I spend in Asia last year?
d) Where did I spend my holiday in Asia?
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1. One evening, I went to a street food festival in town.
   a) One evening: ________
   b) I: ________
   c) went: ________
   d) to a street food festival in town: ________
2. Each stall sold different food.
   a) Each stall: ________
   b) different:________
   c) different food: ________
3. I tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks.
   a) I: ________
   b) tried: ________
   c) grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks: ________
4. The dancers wore bright clothes.
   a) The dancers: ________
   b) wore: ________
   c) bright clothes: ________
   d) birght:__________
5. Many people sang and danced for many hours.
   a) Many people: ________
   b) sang and danced: ________
   c) many:___________
6. Children played games and ran around happily.
   a) Children: ________
   b) played and ran: ________
7. I took many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights.
   a) I: ________
   b) took: ________
   c) many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights: ________
8. I felt happy and excited that evening.
   a) I: ________
   b) felt: ________
   c) happy and excited: ________
   d) that evening: ________
   e) that: __________

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Correct answers:

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1. One evening, I went to a street food festival in town.
a) One evening: When → When did I go to a street food festival?
b) I: Who → Who went to a street food festival in town?
c) went: What → What did I do one evening?
d) to a street food festival in town: Where → Where did I go one evening?

2. Each stall sold different food.
a) Each stall: What → What sold different food?
b) different: Which → Which (type of) food did each stall sell?
c) different food: What → What did each stall sell?

3. I tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks.
a) I: Who → Who tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks?
b) tried: What → What did I do at the festival?
c) grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks: What → What foods did I try?

4. The dancers wore bright clothes.
a) The dancers: Who → Who wore bright clothes?
b) wore: What → What did the dancers do?
c) bright clothes: What → What did the dancers wear?
d) bright: How → Which clothes did the dancers wear?

5. Many people sang and danced for many hours.
a) Many people: Who → Who sang and danced for many hours?
b) sang and danced: What → What did many people do for many hours?
c) many: How many → How many people sang and danced?

6. Children played games and ran around happily.
a) Children: Who → Who played games and ran around happily?
b) played and ran: What → What did the children do?

7. I took many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights.
a) I: Who → Who took many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights?
b) took: What → What did I do?
c) many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights: What → What did I take?

8. I felt happy and excited that evening.
a) I: Who → Who felt happy and excited that evening?
b) felt: What → What did I do that evening?
c) happy and excited: How → How did I feel that evening?
d) that evening: When → When did I feel happy and excited?
e) that: Which → Which evening did I feel happy and excited?

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Short answers in past simple:

Question	Short Answer (Yes/Positive)	Short Answer (No/Negative)
Did she check reservations?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Did she give keys to guests?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Did she talk to many guests?	Yes, she did.	No, she didn’t.
Was she happy?	Yes, she was.	No, she wasn’t.
Were the guests satisfied?	Yes, they were.	No, they weren’t.

Answer as shown:

1. Last year, I spent my holiday in Africa.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, I didn’t. I spent my holiday in Asia:
   
2. I went to the festival early in the morning.
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3. The festival was quiet and empty.
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4. There was one small stall at the festival.
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5. Each stall sold the same type of food.
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6. I tried only soup and bread at the festival.
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7. The food was cold and tasteless.
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8. I watched a magic show on the stage.
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9. The dancers wore dark jackets and boots.
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10. Classical music played during the festival.
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11. People stood silently and listened to the music.
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12. Children walked slowly beside their parents.
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13. The lights were soft and white.
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14. I stayed at the festival for ten minutes.
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15. I felt calm and tired that evening.
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Correct answers:

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1. Last year, I spent my holiday in Africa.
   No, I didn’t. I spent my holiday in Asia.
2. I went to the festival early in the morning.
   No, I didn’t. I went to the festival one evening.
3. The festival was quiet and empty.
   No, it wasn’t. The festival was very busy and full of people.
4. There was one small stall at the festival.
   No, there wasn’t. There were many colorful stalls.
5. Each stall sold the same type of food.
   No, it didn’t. Each stall sold different food.
6. I tried only soup and bread at the festival.
   No, I didn’t. I tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks.
7. The food was cold and tasteless.
   No, it wasn’t. The food was very tasty.
8. I watched a magic show on the stage.
   No, I didn’t. I watched a traditional dance.
9. The dancers wore dark jackets and boots.
   No, they didn’t. The dancers wore bright clothes.
10. Classical music played during the festival.
    No, it didn’t. There was live music.
11. People stood silently and listened to the music.
    No, they didn’t. Many people sang and danced.
12. Children walked slowly beside their parents.
    No, they didn’t. Children played games and ran around happily.
13. The lights were soft and white.
    No, they weren’t. The lights were bright and colorful.
14. I stayed at the festival for ten minutes.
    No, I didn’t. I walked around the festival for several hours.
15. I felt calm and tired that evening.
    No, I didn’t. I felt happy and excited that evening.

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Answer as shown:

1. I visited the street food festival with my family.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, I did not visit the street food festival with my family, I was alone.
   
2. The festival took place inside a large shopping mall.
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3. The stalls sold clothes and souvenirs.
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4. I ate pizza and hamburgers at the festival.
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5. The dancers moved quickly and loudly.
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6. A famous singer performed on a big stage.
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7. The children watched a movie during the festival.
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8. I bought many gifts for my friends.
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9. The local people spoke only about sports.
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10. The evening felt ordinary and boring.
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Correct answers:

2. The festival took place inside a large shopping mall.
No, the festival did not take place inside a large shopping mall, it took place in town.

3. The stalls sold clothes and souvenirs.
No, the stalls did not sell clothes and souvenirs, they sold different food.

4. I ate pizza and hamburgers at the festival.
No, I did not eat pizza and hamburgers at the festival, I tried grilled meat, noodles, fresh fruit, and some local snacks.

5. The dancers moved quickly and loudly.
No, the dancers did not move quickly and loudly, they moved slowly and carefully.

6. A famous singer performed on a big stage.
No, a famous singer did not perform on a big stage, there was live music and many people sang and danced.

7. The children watched a movie during the festival.
No, the children did not watch a movie during the festival, they played games and ran around happily.

8. I bought many gifts for my friends.
No, I did not buy many gifts for my friends, I took many photos of the food, the dancers, and the lights.

9. The local people spoke only about sports.
No, the local people did not speak only about sports, they told me about their culture and food.

10. The evening felt ordinary and boring.
No, the evening did not feel ordinary and boring, it was an amazing experience and I felt happy and excited.

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