- a successful life
Before doing that exercise do that one first

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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? |
| Didnāt + Pronoun | Verb | Object |
|---|---|---|
| Didnāt I | eat | apples? |
| Didnāt you | eat | apples? |
| Didnāt he | eat | apples? |
| Didnāt she | eat | apples? |
| Didnāt it | eat | apples? |
| Didnāt we | eat | apples? |
| Didnāt you | eat | apples? |
| Didnāt they | eat | apples? |
| Didnāt I | play | football? |
| Didnāt you | play | football? |
| Didnāt he | play | football? |
| Didnāt she | play | football? |
| Didnāt it | play | football? |
| Didnāt we | play | football? |
| Didnāt you | play | football? |
| Didnāt they | play | football? |
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Anika, a general manager at a ***** luxury resort remembers:
I remember when I worked at the front desk of a hotel. I liked my job very much. I met many people from different countries. Every day was new and interesting.
In the morning, I checked the reservations. I prepared the front desk. When guests arrived, I welcomed them with a smile. I helped them check in and gave them keys to their rooms. I told them about the hotel and the city. I answered questions and gave advice for sightseeing.
During the day, I talked to many guests. Some guests needed help with rooms or taxis. Some guests asked about tickets. I liked to help them fast. I also solved problems when something was wrong.
I liked my job because I could make people happy. I tried to remember their names. Sometimes I wrote a welcome note or gave a small gift. Guests felt happy when I helped them.
In the evening, I checked reservations for the next day. I prepared the front desk again. I felt good when guests smiled and said thank you. My job was not easy, but it was very nice. I liked to meet people, help them, and make their stay special.
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Irregular verbs (list):
meet – met
be – was
give – gave
tell – told
say – said
feel – felt
write – wrote
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Fill in the correct form of the verb in past simple:
Anika __________ (work) at the front desk of a hotel.
She __________ (like) her job and __________ (meet) many people from different countries.
Every morning, she __________ (check) reservations and __________ (prepare) the desk.
When guests __________ (arrive), she __________ (welcome) them, __________ (help) them check in, __________ (give) them keys, and __________ (tell) them about the hotel and the city.
She __________ (answer) questions and __________ (give) advice.
During the day, she __________ (talk) to guests, __________ (help) with rooms and taxis, and __________ (solve) problems.
She __________ (try) to remember names, __________ (write) welcome notes, and __________ (give) small gifts.
In the evening, she __________ (check) reservations again, __________ (prepar) everything, __________ (feel) proud, and __________ (enjoy) making guests happy.
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Correct version:
Anika worked at the front desk of a hotel. She liked her job and met many people from different countries. Every morning, she checked reservations and prepared the desk. When guests arrived, she welcomed them, helped them check in, gave them keys, and told them about the hotel and the city. She answered questions and gave advice. During the day, she talked to guests, helped with rooms and taxis, and solved problems. She tried to remember names, wrote welcome notes, and gave small gifts. In the evening, she checked reservations again, prepared everything, felt proud, and enjoyed making guests happy.
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Correct the following statements:
1. Did Anika work in the restaurant of the hotel?
>>>>>>>>YOU WRITE:
No, Anika did not work in the restaurant of the hotel.
2. Did she work in the kitchen?
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3. Did she meet one person from one country only?
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4. Did she check the reservations at night?
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5. Did she give tickets to the guests?
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6. Did she tell them about her life?
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7. Did she talk to one guest only?
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8. Did she take care of the garden?
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9. Did she feel bad when guests said thank you?
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10. Did she forget names of guest?
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Corrrect version:
Did Anika work in the restaurant of the hotel?
No, Anika did not work in the restaurant of the hotel.
Did she work in the kitchen?
No, she did not work in the kitchen.
Did she meet one person from one country only?
No, she did not meet one person from one country only.
Did she check the reservations at night?
No, she did not check the reservations at night.
Did she give tickets to the guests?
No, she did not give tickets to the guests.
Did she tell them about her life?
No, she did not tell them about her life.
Did she talk to one guest only?
No, she did not talk to one guest only.
Did she take care of the garden?
No, she did not take care of the garden.
Did she feel bad when guests said thank you?
No, she did not feel bad when guests said thank you.
Did she forget names of guests?
No, she did not forget names of guests.
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True or false:
- She felt good when guests said thank you.
2. Anika worked in the restaurant of the hotel.
3. She helped guests check in and gave them keys.
4. She told guests about the park.
5. She met many people from different countries.
6. She worked in the kitchen.
7. She liked her job very much.
8. She forgot the names of guests.
9.Anika worked at the front desk of a hotel.
10. She gave tickets to the guests.
11. She answered questions from guests.
12. She wrote welcome notes for guests.
13. She prepared the front desk in the morning.
14. She cooked food for guests.
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True: 1,3,5,7,9,11,12,13
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Correct version:
She felt good when guests said thank you.
Anika worked in the restaurant of the hotel.
True is: Anika worked at the front desk of the hotel.
She helped guests check in and gave them keys.
She told guests about the park.
True is: She told guests about the hotel and the city.
She met many people from different countries.
She worked in the kitchen.
True is: She worked at the front desk of the hotel.
She liked her job very much.
She forgot the names of guests.
True is: She tried to remember the names of guests.
Anika worked at the front desk of a hotel.
She gave tickets to the guests.
True is: She gave keys to the guests.
She answered questions from guests.
She wrote welcome notes for guests.
She prepared the front desk in the morning.
She cooked food for guests.
True is: She prepared the front desk.
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Give answer:
- Did she like or hate her job?
YOU WRITE:
She liked her job. - Did she work in the restaurant or at the front desk?
_________________________________ - Did she meet many people or only one person?
_________________________________ - Did she check reservations in the morning or at night?
_________________________________ - Did she give keys or tickets to guests?
_________________________________ - Did she tell guests about the hotel or the park?
_________________________________ - Did she talk to many guests or only one guest?
_________________________________ - Did she solve problems or ignore them?
_________________________________ - Did she write welcome notes or letters to her family?
_________________________________ - Did she feel good or bad when guests said thank you?
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Correct answers:
Did she like or hate her job? ā She liked her job.
Did she work in the restaurant or at the front desk? ā She worked at the front desk.
Did she meet many people or only one person? ā She met many people.
Did she check reservations in the morning or at night? ā She checked reservations in the morning.
Did she give keys or tickets to guests? ā She gave keys to guests.
Did she tell guests about the hotel or the park? ā She told guests about the hotel.
Did she talk to many guests or only one guest? ā She talked to many guests.
Did she solve problems or ignore them? ā She solved problems.
Did she write welcome notes or letters to her family? ā She wrote welcome notes.
Did she feel good or bad when guests said thank you? ā She felt good.
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Use phrases, write full sentences in past simple:
Give keys to guests
YOU WRITE: She gave keys to guests.
Check reservations in the morning
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Welcome guests with a smile
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Talk to many guests
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Write a welcome note
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Prepare the front desk
________________________________
Answer questions about the hotel and city
________________________________
Help guests check in
________________________________
Solve problems when something is wrong
________________________________
Feel good when guests say thank you
________________________________
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Correct answers:
She gave keys to guests.
She checked reservations in the morning.
She welcomed guests with a smile.
She talked to many guests.
She wrote a welcome note.
She prepared the front desk.
She answered questions about the hotel and city.
She helped guests check in.
She solved problems when something was wrong.
She felt good when guests said thank you.
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Rewirte the sentences above as questions:
She gave keys to the guests.
YOU WRITE:
Did she give keys to the guests.
She checked reservations in the morning.
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She welcomed guests with a smile.
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She talked to many guests.
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She wrote a welcome note.
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She prepared the front desk.
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She answered questions about the hotel and city.
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She helped guests check in.
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She solved problems when something was wrong.
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She felt good when guests said thank you.
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Correct version:
Did she give keys to guests?
Did she check reservations in the morning?
Did she welcome guests with a smile?
Did she talk to many guests?
Did she write a welcome note?
Did she prepare the front desk?
Did she answer questions about the hotel and city?
Did she help guests check in?
Did she solve problems when something was wrong?
Did she feel good when guests said thank you?
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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 didnāt. |
| Did she give keys to guests? | Yes, she did. | No, she didnāt. |
| Did she talk to many guests? | Yes, she did. | No, she didnāt. |
| Was she happy? | Yes, she was. | No, she wasnāt. |
| Were the guests satisfied? | Yes, they were. | No, they werenāt. |
Notes:
For ābe,ā use was/were directly.
Use did for all verbs except ābe.ā
The main verb stays in base form in short answers.
Did not can be shortened to didnāt.
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Give short answers:
- Did she answer questions about the hotel and city?
YOU WRITE:
Yes, she did. - Did she give tickets to the guests?
- Did she talk to many guests?
- Did she write a letter to her family?
- Did she help guests check in?
- Did she welcome guests with a frown?
- Did she check reservations at night?
- Did she feel good when guests said thank you?
- Did she prepare the front desk?
- Did she ignore problems when something was wrong?
- Did she give keys to guests?
- Did she talk to one guest only?
- Did she write a welcome note?
- Did she check reservations in the morning?
- Did she welcome guests with a smile?
- Did she prepare the kitchen?
- Did she help guests check out only?
- Did she feel bad when guests said thank you?
- Did she solve problems when something was wrong?
- Did she answer questions about the park?
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Correct answers:
- Did she answer questions about the hotel and city? ā Yes, she did.
- Did she give tickets to the guests? ā No, she didnāt.
- Did she talk to many guests? ā Yes, she did.
- Did she write a letter to her family? ā No, she didnāt.
- Did she help guests check in? ā Yes, she did.
- Did she welcome guests with a frown? ā No, she didnāt.
- Did she check reservations at night? ā No, she didnāt.
- Did she feel good when guests said thank you? ā Yes, she did.
- Did she prepare the front desk? ā Yes, she did.
- Did she ignore problems when something was wrong? ā No, she didnāt.
- Did she give keys to guests? ā Yes, she did.
- Did she talk to one guest only? ā No, she didnāt.
- Did she write a welcome note? ā Yes, she did.
- Did she check reservations in the morning? ā Yes, she did.
- Did she welcome guests with a smile? ā Yes, she did.
- Did she prepare the kitchen? ā No, she didnāt.
- Did she help guests check out only? ā No, she didnāt.
- Did she feel bad when guests said thank you? ā No, she didnāt.
- Did she solve problems when something was wrong? ā Yes, she did.
- Did she answer questions about the park? ā No, she didnāt.
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Unscramble words, which phrase are we looking for?:
