🎇🎆🧨The New Year – why celebrate – a story (part 2/2, past simple, short answers, exercises, A1+)🎇🎆🧨

Past Simple is used to talk about:

1. Completed actions in the past
   • Something that happened and finished at a specific time.
   • Example: I watched a movie yesterday.
     
2. Past habits
   • Something you did regularly in the past but don’t do now.
   • Example: When I was a child, I played outside every day.
     
3. Past states
   • How things were in the past.
   • Example: She was happy last week.
     

Signal words often used with past simple:

• yesterday, last week, last year, in 2010, ago

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To make the past tense of a verb in English:

• For most verbs, add -ed at the end.
  • Example: play → played, walk → walked
• Some verbs are irregular. They change in a different way.
  • Example: go → went, see → saw

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?

Forms of ‚to be‘

Personal Pronoun	Positive	Negative	Question
I	I was happy.	I was not happy.	Was I happy?
You (singular)	You were excited.	You were not excited.	Were you excited?
He	He was at home.	He was not at home.	Was he at home?
She	She was tired.	She was not tired.	Was she tired?
It	It was cold.	It was not cold.	Was it cold?
We	We were at the party.	We were not at the party.	Were we at the party?
You (plural)	You were friends.	You were not friends.	Were you friends?
They	They were in the garden.	They were not in the garden.	Were they in the garden?

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Story

Last New Year’s Eve, Anna was very happy. She had a small party at her house. Her friends, Tom and Lisa, came at seven o’clock. They brought food and drinks. The room had balloons and lights.

They listened to music and played games. Everyone laughed and talked. Anna looked at the clock. She said, “Only two hours left until the New Year!” Tom and Lisa smiled. They were excited.

At midnight, they went outside. The sky had many fireworks. Anna made a wish. She wanted happiness, health, and fun with her friends.

After the fireworks, they went inside. They drank hot chocolate and talked about the New Year. Anna felt happy. She knew this New Year would be very good.
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Vocabulary:

to be excited – to feel very happy and full of energy about something

midnight – 12 o’clock at night, the start of a new day

fireworks – bright lights and colors in the sky, often used in celebrations

to make a wish – to think about something you want to happen

happiness – the feeling of being happy or joyful

health – the state of being well and not sick

hot chocolate – a warm drink made with milk and chocolate

Infinitive	Past Tense	Definition (A1)
to be	was/were	to exist / to feel
to have	had	to own / to get / to hold
to come	came	to go to a place
to bring	brought	to carry something with you
to listen	listened	to hear music or sounds
to play	played	to do a game or sport
to laugh	laughed	to make a happy sound with your voice
to talk	talked	to say words to someone
to look	looked	to see or watch something
to say	said	to speak words
to smile	smiled	to make a happy face
to go	went	to move from one place to another
to make	made	to do or create something
to want	wanted	to wish or need something
to feel	felt	to have a feeling

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Make the following sentences negative:

1. Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Tom and Lisa did not come at six o’clock.
   
2. Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
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3. They drank tea after the fireworks.
   ______________________________
   
4. Anna was alone at the party.
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5. Tom and Lisa were angry.
   ______________________________
   
6. They went swimming after the fireworks.
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7. Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
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8. The room was dark with no decorations.
   ______________________________
   
9. They watched TV all evening.
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10. Anna forgot to make a wish.
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11. There were balloons in the room.
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12. They left the party before midnight.
    ______________________________
    
13. Anna made a wish for money only.
    ______________________________
    
14. The fireworks were small and not colorful.
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Correct answers:

1. Tom and Lisa did not come at six o’clock.
2. Anna was not sad on New Year’s Eve.
3. They did not drink tea after the fireworks.
4. Anna was not alone at the party.
5. Tom and Lisa were not angry.
6. They did not go swimming after the fireworks.
7. Anna did not want to travel to the moon.
8. The room was not dark and had decorations.
9. They did not watch TV all evening.
10. Anna did not forget to make a wish.
11. There were no balloons in the room.
12. They did not leave the party before midnight.
13. Anna did not make a wish for money only.
14. The fireworks were not small and were colorful.

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Turn the the following sentences into questions:

1. Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Did Tom and Lias come at sic o’clock?
   

2. Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
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3. They drank tea after the fireworks.
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4. Anna was alone at the party.
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5. Tom and Lisa were angry.
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6.They went swimming after the fireworks.
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7. Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
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8. The room was dark with no decorations.
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9. They watched TV all evening.
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10. Anna forgot to make a wish.
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11. There were no balloons in the room.
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12. They left the party before midnight.
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13, Anna made a wish for money only.
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14. The fireworks were small and not colorful.
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Correct answers:

1. Did Tom and Lisa come at six o’clock?
2. Was Anna sad on New Year’s Eve?
3. Did they drink tea after the fireworks?
4. Was Anna alone at the party?
5. Were Tom and Lisa angry?
6. Did they go swimming after the fireworks?
7. Did Anna want to travel to the moon?
8. Was the room dark with no decorations?
9. Did they watch TV all evening?
10. Did Anna forget to make a wish?
11. Were there no balloons in the room?
12. Did they leave the party before midnight?
13. Did Anna make a wish for money only?
14. Were the fireworks small and not colorful?

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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.

Provide short answers:

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1. Anna made a wish for happiness and health.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   Yes, she did.
   
2. Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, they didn’t.
   
3. The room had balloons and lights.
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4. Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
   _________________________
5. They listened to music and played games.
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6. They went outside at midnight.
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7. Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
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8. Everyone laughed and talked.
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9. Anna was alone at the party.
   _________________________
10. The sky had many fireworks.
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11. They drank hot chocolate after the fireworks.
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12. Anna looked at the clock.
    _________________________
13. Tom and Lisa were angry.
    _________________________
14. Anna knew this New Year would be very good.
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15. They left the party before midnight.
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16. The fireworks were small and not colorful.
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17. Anna forgot to make a wish.
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18. Tom and Lisa smiled.
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19. They watched TV all evening.
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20. They played games and listened to music.
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Correct answers:

1. Anna made a wish for happiness and health. – Yes, she did.
2. Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock. – No, they didn’t.
3. The room had balloons and lights. – Yes, it did.
4. Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve. – No, she wasn’t.
5. They listened to music and played games. – Yes, they did.
6. They went outside at midnight. – Yes, they did.
7. Anna wanted to travel to the moon. – No, she didn’t.
8. Everyone laughed and talked. – Yes, they did.
9. Anna was alone at the party. – No, she wasn’t.
10. The sky had many fireworks. – Yes, it did.
11. They drank hot chocolate after the fireworks. – Yes, they did.
12. Anna looked at the clock. – Yes, she did.
13. Tom and Lisa were angry. – No, they weren’t.
14. Anna knew this New Year would be very good. – Yes, she did.
15. They left the party before midnight. – No, they didn’t.
16. The fireworks were small and not colorful. – No, they weren’t.
17. Anna forgot to make a wish. – No, she didn’t.
18. Tom and Lisa smiled. – Yes, they did.
19. They watched TV all evening. – No, they didn’t.
20. They played games and listened to music. – Yes, they did.

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Correct the statements as shown:

1. Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
   
   YOU WRITE:
   No, they didn’t. They came at seven o’clock.
   
2. Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
   _____________________________
3. They drank tea after the fireworks.
   _____________________________
4. Anna was alone at the party.
   _____________________________
5. Tom and Lisa were angry.
   _____________________________
6. They went swimming after the fireworks.
   _____________________________
7. Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
   _____________________________
8. The room was dark with no decorations.
   _____________________________
9. They watched TV all evening.
   _____________________________
10. Anna forgot to make a wish.
    _____________________________
11. There were fireworks in the room.
    _____________________________
12. They left the party before midnight.
    _____________________________
13. Anna made a wish for money only.
    _____________________________
14. The fireworks were small and not colorful.
    _____________________________
15. The party was outside in the cold.
    _____________________________
16. Tom and Lisa left before midnight.
    _____________________________
17. Everyone was unhappy at the party.
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Correct version:

Tom and Lisa came at six o’clock.
No, they didn’t. They came at seven o’clock.

Anna was sad on New Year’s Eve.
No, she wasn’t. She was happy.

They drank tea after the fireworks.
No, they didn’t. They drank hot chocolate.

Anna was alone at the party.
No, she wasn’t. Her friends were there.

Tom and Lisa were angry.
No, they weren’t. They were happy.

They went swimming after the fireworks.
No, they didn’t. They stayed at the party.

Anna wanted to travel to the moon.
No, she didn’t. She wanted happiness and fun.

The room was dark with no decorations.
No, it wasn’t. The room had balloons and lights.

They watched TV all evening.
No, they didn’t. They played games and listened to music.

Anna forgot to make a wish.
No, she didn’t. She made a wish.

There were fireworks in the room.
No, there weren’t. The fireworks were outside in the sky.

They left the party before midnight.
No, they didn’t. They stayed until midnight.

Anna made a wish for money only.
No, she didn’t. She wished for happiness, health, and fun.

The fireworks were small and not colorful.
No, they weren’t. The fireworks were big and colorful.

The party was outside in the cold.
No, it wasn’t. The party was inside the house.

Tom and Lisa left before midnight.
No, they didn’t. They stayed until midnight.

Everyone was unhappy at the party.
No, they weren’t. Everyone was happy.

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Complete, with the verb in the correct past tense form:

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Interview with Anna

1. Q: Who came to your New Year’s party?
A: My best friends, Tom and Lisa, __________ (come).

2. Q: What did you do at the party?
A: We __________ (play) games, __________ (listen) to music, and __________ (talk) a lot.

3. Q: Where was the party?
A: It __________ (be) at my house.

4. Q: When did the party start?
A: My friends _________ (come) at seven o’clock.

5. Q: Why were you happy at the party?
A: I __________ (be) happy because my friends __________ (be) there and we __________ (have) fun.

6. Q: How did you decorate the room?
A: I __________ (put) balloons and lights in the room.

7. Q: Who laughed at the party?
A: Everyone __________ (laugh) and __________ (talk).

8. Q: What did you drink after the fireworks?
A: We __________ (drink) hot chocolate.

9. Q: Where did you go at midnight?
A: We __________ (go) outside to see the fireworks.

10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight?
A: I __________ (wish) for happiness, health, and fun.

11. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel?
A: They __________ (be) happy and __________ (smile) a lot.

12. Q: When did the fireworks start?
A: They __________ (start) at midnight.

13. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks?
A: Everyone at the party __________ (stay) until the fireworks.

14. Q: Why did you enjoy the party?
A: I __________ (enjoy) the party because it __________ (be) fun and my friends __________ (be) there.

15. Q: How did you feel after the New Year’s Eve?
A: I __________ (feel) very happy.

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Correct version:

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1. Q: Who came to your New Year’s party?
A: My best friends, Tom and Lisa, came.

2. Q: What did you do at the party?
A: We played games, listened to music, and talked a lot.

3. Q: Where was the party?
A: It was at my house.

4. Q: When did the party start?
A: My friends came at seven o’clock.

5. Q: Why were you happy at the party?
A: I was happy because my friends were there and we had fun.

6. Q: How did you decorate the room?
A: I put balloons and lights in the room.

7. Q: Who laughed at the party?
A: Everyone laughed and talked.

8. Q: What did you drink after the fireworks?
A: We drank hot chocolate.

9. Q: Where did you go at midnight?
A: We went outside to see the fireworks.

10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight?
A: I wished for happiness, health, and fun.

11. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel?
A: They were happy and smiled a lot.

12. Q: When did the fireworks start?
A: They started at midnight.

13. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks?
A: Everyone at the party stayed until the fireworks.

14. Q: Why did you enjoy the party?
A: I enjoyed the party because it was fun and my friends were there.

15. Q: How did you feel after the New Year’s Eve?
A: I felt very happy.

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Fill in, words below:

fun – party – o’clock – decorate – everyone –
laugh – outside – friends – happy –
house – health – midnight –
outside – listened

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Interviewer: Hi Anna! I want to ask you about your New Year’s Eve.

1. Q: Who came to your party?
A: My best ___________, Tom and Lisa.

2. Q: What time did the party start?
A: It started at seven __________.

3. Q: Where did you have the party?
A: At my __________.

4. Q: When did you go __________ to see fireworks?
A: At midnight.

5. Q: Why were you happy at the party?
A: Because my friends were there and we had __________ .

6. Q: How did you __________your house?
A: With balloons and colorful lights.

7. Q: What games did you play at the party?
A: We played simple games and __________ to music.

8. Q: Who drank hot chocolate?
A: Everyone at the __________ drank hot chocolate.

9. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel?
A: They were happy and smiled a lot.

10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight?
A: I wished for happiness, __________, and fun.

11. Q: Where were the fireworks?
A: They were __________ in the sky.

12. Q: When did you look at the clock?
A: A few minutes before __________.

13. Q: Why did everyone __________ at the party?
A: Because we played games and talked together.

14. Q: How did you feel after the party?
A: I felt very __________.

15. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks finished?
A: __________ at the party stayed until the fireworks finished.

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Correct version:

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Interviewer: Hi Anna! I want to ask you about your New Year’s Eve.

1. Q: Who came to your party?
A: My best friends, Tom and Lisa.

2. Q: What time did the party start?
A: It started at seven o’clock.

3. Q: Where did you have the party?
A: At my house.

4. Q: When did you go outside to see fireworks?
A: At midnight.

5. Q: Why were you happy at the party?
A: Because my friends were there and we had fun.

6. Q: How did you decorate your house?
A: With balloons and colorful lights.

7. Q: What games did you play at the party?
A: We played simple games and listened to music.

8. Q: Who drank hot chocolate?
A: Everyone at the party drank hot chocolate.

9. Q: How did Tom and Lisa feel?
A: They were happy and smiled a lot.

10. Q: What did you wish for at midnight?
A: I wished for happiness, health, and fun.

11. Q: Where were the fireworks?
A: They were outside in the sky.

12. Q: When did you look at the clock?
A: A few minutes before midnight.

13. Q: Why did everyone laugh at the party?
A: Because we played games and talked together.

14. Q: How did you feel after the party?
A: I felt very happy.

15. Q: Who stayed until the fireworks finished?
A: Everyone at the party stayed until the fireworks finished.

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