Listening. The weather's great! (http://www.5minuteenglish.com/may12.htm)
Vocabulary
gorgeous- beautiful
What do you say...- (slang) What do you think about...
to pack- make and take
to pick something up- buy
to head down- to go to
to toss around- to throw
leash- a rope or chain for holding an animal
dog dish- plate for dogs to eat out of
to grab- to get quickly, to take suddenly
tablecloth- fabric or material we put on a table to keep it clean
thunder- loud noise in the sky when a storm comes. The light in the sky is called lightning. You can see a picture below.
You've got to be kidding- It's hard to believe. Something you say when you are surprised.


Dialog

Diana: It's a gorgeous day today! What do you say we take a picnic and go down to the park?Doug: Sounds great! Should we pack some sandwiches or pick up something along the way?Diana: Why don't we stop and get some fried chicken at KFC and head down to Murray Park? Let's bring a few games, too.Doug: Okay, I'll get the Frisbee and a softball so we can toss them around. And... what do you think? Should we bring the dog?Diana: Definitely. He'll love it down there.Doug: I'll get his leash and dog dish. I'm grabbing a tablecloth, too, so we don't have to eat on a dirty picnic table.Diana: Good idea. I'll bring some napkins. I always get so dirty when I eat fried chicken.Doug: Wait a minute...Diana: What is it?Doug: Did you hear that? I heard thunder. A storm is coming.Diana: Oh no, you've got to be kidding...

Check Your Understanding
True or False
1. Diane and Doug want to go to the park because it's a beautiful day.
True False
2. The couple will bring their dog.
True False
3. They will make some fried chicken.
True False
4. They will go fishing in the park.
True False
5. Doug will take a tablecloth and some games.
True False
6. Doug is joking about a storm coming.
True False
Answers: 1T, 2T, 3F, 4F, 5T,6F

Reading. Saint Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated in the United States on March 17. It's neither a public holiday (we still have work and school) nor a serious holiday. It's just a fun holiday.

Vocabulary
emigrate- leave from a country to move to another
century- 100 years
religious- having to do with church or god
pinch- to squeeze something, to hurt someone by squeezing their skin with your finger and thumb
shamrock- a plant with 3 leaves like in the pictures
pub- bar/ tavern, a place to drink beer or other alcohol
marathon- a long running race (like a 10K run)
pretend- play, act like someone else

Reading
Many Irish people have emigrated from Ireland to the United States over the last few centuries. They brought St. Patrick's Day with them. St. Patrick's Day is a serious religious holiday in Ireland, but it has been changed quite a bit in America.
Today in America people enjoy St. Patrick's Day by wearing green. In fact, if you don't wear at least one small green item, school children may pinch you. Probably the most common symbol for this holiday is the shamrock. Since the shamrock has three leaves, thousands of years ago St. Patrick (a religious leader) used it to teach the Irish people about the three parts of God. Today many people wear a shamrock design on St. Patrick's Day because it is supposed to bring good luck.
On this day many people also enjoy going to a pub and drinking beer. They tell jokes and have a good time. People who don't come from Ireland like to pretend they are Irish, too. Some cities hold parades or marathons. It's not a very big holiday, but it can be a fun one for the people who want to enjoy it. It is very different kind of celebration from St. Patrick's Day in Ireland.
Questions and Answers
Write the answers in the blanks. Check your answers by clicking the arrows.
1. What day is St. Patrick's Day celebrated on?
March 17
2. Do people go to work and school on St. Patrick's Day?
Yes
3. What country did St. Patrick's Day come from?
Ireland
4. What color do people wear on St. Patrick's Day?
Green
5. If you don't wear that color, what will school children do to you?
Pinch you
6. Wearing a shamrock will bring you good ____.
luck
7. Where do people go to drink beer?
A pub
8. In some cities people run in a _____ on St. Patrick's Day.
marathon

Dictionary.
employee — анг., служащий, работающий по найму.
приобретать — анг., buy, purchase, acquire, gain.
поддерживать — анг., bear support, support.
hold up — анг., выставлять, показывать.
лук — анг., onion, bow.
отпускать — анг., let go, let off, set free.
посуда — анг., tableware, the dishes, vessel.
headphones — анг., наушники.
aisle — анг., боковой неф храма, придел.
выступление — анг., statement, speech.
кашель — анг., cough.
crack — анг., треск, хруст, скрежет.
variety — анг., многообразие, разнообразие.
covered — анг., имеющий крышу, покрытый крышей.
pleasure — анг., желание, воля, склонность.

Put the verbs into the correct form (present perfect progressive).
He has been working (he + has been + 'ing' form) in this company since 1985.
I have been waiting (I + have been + 'ing' form )for you since two o'clock.
Mary has been livin(gone person + has been + 'ing' form) in Germany since 1992.
Why is he so tired? He has been playing(he + has been + 'ing' form) tennis for five hours.
How long have you been learning(question: have + you + been + 'ing' form) English?
We have been looking for(we + have been + 'ing' form) the motorway for more than an hour.
I have been living(I + have been + 'ing' form) without electricity for two weeks.
The film has not been running(noun in singular + has not been + 'ing' form) for ten minutes yet, but there's a commercial break already.
How long has she been working(question: has + she + been + 'ing' form) in the garden?
She has not been(she + has not been + 'ing' form) in the garden for more than an hour.
Great, all answers are correct!

Use of Present Perfect Progressive
§ puts emphasis on the duration or course of an action (not the result)
Example: She has been writing for two hours.
§ action that recently stopped or is still going on
Example: I have been living here since 2001.
§ finished action that influenced the present
Example: I have been working all afternoon.
Signal Words of Present Perfect Progressive
§ all day, for 4 years, since 1993, how long?, the whole week

Positive Sentences
Write positive sentences in present perfect progressive.
1. Albert / squash / play → Albert has been playing squash.(subject + has been + 'ing' form of the verb)
2. Hannah / the match / watch → Hannah has been watching the match. (subject + has been + 'ing' form of the verb)
3. we / in the park / wait → We have been waiting in the park. (subject + have been + 'ing' form of the verb)
4. you / a song / sing → You have been singing a song. (subject + have been + 'ing' form of the verb)
5. I / a magazine / read → I have been reading a magazine. (subject + have been + 'ing' form of the verb)
6. it / rain / all day → (Your answer: »It have been raining all day«) It has been raining all day. (subject + has been + 'ing' form of the verb)
7. Phil and Greg / a race / run → Phil and Greg have been running a race. (subject + have been + 'ing' form of the verbWith I, you, we, they or plural nouns, we use 'have'.Final consonant (n) after a short, stressed vowel (u) is doubled )
8. she / her teeth / brush → She has been brushing her teeth. (subject + has been + 'ing' form of the verbWith he, she, it or a singular noun, we use 'has'. )
9. the Millers / in London / live / for three years → The Millers have been living in London for three years. (subject + have been + 'ing' form of the verb + place + time)
10. we / on the lake / sail → (Your answer: »We have been saillingon the lake«) We have been sailing on the lake. (subject + have been + 'ing' form of the verb)
8 out of 10 answers are correct.

Use of Present Perfect
§ puts emphasis on the result
Example: She has written five letters.
§ action that is still going on
Example: School has not started yet.
§ action that stopped recently
Example: She has cooked dinner.
§ finished action that has an influence on the present
Example: I have lost my key.
§ action that has taken place once, never or several times before the moment of speaking
Example: I have never been to Australia.
Signal Words of Present Perfect
§ already, ever, just, never, not yet, so far, till now, up to now


Positive Sentences in Present Perfect Simple
Write positive sentences in present perfect simple
The following people have just completed an action.

1. Bob has visited his grandma.(3rd person singular, that's why we use hasregular verb - just add 'ed' )
2. Jimmy has played on the computer.(3rd person singular, that's why we use hasregular verb - just add 'ed' )
3. Sue and Walter have washed their car.(plural, that's why we use haveregular verb - just add 'ed' Missing punctiation mark. )
4. Andrew has repaired his bike.(3rd person singular, that's why we use hasregular verb - just add 'ed' )
5. Phil has helped Anne with maths. (3rd person singular, that's why we use hasregular verb - just add 'ed' )
6. Brad and Louise have watched a film. (plural, that's why we use haveregular verb - just add 'ed' )
7. Tamara has talked to her best friend. (3rd person singular, that's why we use hasregular verb - just add 'ed' Missing punctiation mark. )
8. Bridgette has drawn a picture. (3rd person singular, that's why we use hasirregular verb - 3rd form (column) of irregular verbs (draw-drew-drawn) Missing punctiation mark. )
9. Carol has read a computer magazine. (3rd person singular, that's why we use hasirregular verb - 3rd form (column) of irregular verbs (read-read-read) )
10. Tom and Alice have been to a restaurant. (plural, that's why we use haveirregular verb - 3rd form (column) of irregular verbs (be-was/were-been) Missing punctiation mark. )
6 out of 10 answers are correct.

Put the verbs into the correct form (present perfect simple).
1. I have not worked (I + have + past participle) today.
2. We have bought (we + have + past participle) a new lamp.
3. We (Your answer: »have not planed«) have not planned (we + have + not + past participle) our holiday yet.
4. Where have you been (question: (have + you + past participle) ?
5. He has written (he + has + past participle) five letters.
6. She has not seen him for a long time.
7. Have you been (question: have + you + past participle) at school?
8. School has not started (singular noun + has + not + past participle) yet.
9. Has he spoken(question: has + he + past participle) to his boss?
10. No, he (Your answer: »has not has«) (has not hadhe + has + not + past participle) the time yet.
8 out of 10 answers are correct.

Have to (objective obligation)
We often use have to to say that something is obligatory, for example:
Children have to go to school.
Structure of Have to
Have to is often grouped with modal auxiliary verbs for convenience, but in fact it is not a modal verb. It is not even an auxiliary verb. In the have to structure, "have" is a main verb. The structure is: subject + auxiliary verb + have + infinitive (with to)
Use of Have to
In general, have to expresses impersonal obligation. The subject of have to is obliged or forced to act by a separate, external power (for example, the Law or school rules). Have to is objective. Look at these examples:
In France, you have to drive on the right.
In England, most schoolchildren have to wear a uniform.
John has to wear a tie at work.

Must (subjective obligation)
We often use must to say that something is essential or necessary, for example:
I must go.
Structure of Must
Must is a modal auxiliary verb. It is followed by a main verb. The structure is:
subject + must + main verb
The main verb is the base verb (infinitive without "to").
Use of Must
In general, must expresses personal obligation. Must expresses what the speaker thinks is necessary. Must is subjective. Look at these examples:
It is sometimes possible to use must for real obligation, for example a rule or a law. But generally we use have to for this.
I must stop smoking.
You must visit us soon.
He must work harder.
In each of the above cases, the "obligation" is the opinion or idea of the person speaking. In fact, it is not a real obligation. It is not imposed from outside.
We can use must to talk about the present or the future. Look at these examples:
I must go now. (present)
I must call my mother tomorrow. (future)
We cannot use must to talk about the past. We use have to to talk about the past

Must not, Mustn't (prohibition)
We use must not to say that something is not permitted or allowed, for example:
Passengers must not talk to the driver.
Structure of Must not
Must is an auxiliary verb. It is followed by a main verb. The structure for must not is:
subject + must not + main verb
The main verb is the base verb (infinitive without "to").
Use of Must not
Must not expresses prohibition - something that is not permitted, not allowed. The prohibition can be subjective (the speaker's opinion) or objective (a real law or rule). Look at these examples:
I mustn't eat so much sugar. (subjective)
You mustn't watch so much television. (subjective)
Students must not leave bicycles here. (objective)
Policemen must not drink on duty. (objective)
We can use must not to talk about the present or the future:
Visitors must not smoke. (present)
I mustn't forget Tara's birthday. (future)
We cannot use must not to talk about the past. We use other structures to talk about the past, for example:
We were not allowed to enter.
I couldn't park outside the shop.

Have to, Must, Must not Quiz
1 Yesterday I must/mustn't/had to finish my Geography project.
Click for answer had to
2 She will must/have to/has to wait in line like everyone else.
Click for answer have to
3 All employees must be/mustn't/have to on time for work.
Click for answer must be
4 We have to not/must/mustn't forget to take the chicken out of the freezer.
Click for answer mustn't
5 If you are under 13 you have/must/musn't to get your parents' permission.
Click for answer have
6 Your daughter may have to/had to/must try on a few different sizes.
Click for answer have to
7 The doctor must/mustn't/have to get here as soon as he can.
Click for answer must
8 Do you have to/must/mustn't work next weekend?
Click for answer have to
9 Bicyclists mustn't/must/has to remember to signal when they turn.
Click for answer must
10 Angela, you mustn't/must/have to leave your clothes all over the floor like this.
Click for answer mustn't

Passive Voice
The passive voice is less usual than the active voice. The active voice is the "normal" voice. But sometimes we need the passive voice. In this lesson we look at how to construct the passive voice, when to use it and how to conjugate it.
Construction of the Passive Voice
The structure of the passive voice is very simple:
subject + auxiliary verb (be) + main verb (past participle)
The main verb is always in its past participle form.
Use of the Passive Voice
We use the passive when:
.we want to make the active object more important
.we do not know the active subject


Active or Passive Quiz
1 I ate a piece of chocolate cake. active passive
Click for answer active
2 The librarian read the book to the students. active passive
Click for answer active
3 The money was stolen. active passive
Click for answer passive
4 They are paid on Fridays. active passive
Click for answer passive
5 The movie is being made in Hollywood. active passive
Click for answer passive
6 I washed my car three weeks ago. active passive
Click for answer active
7 His hair was cut by a professional. active passive
Click for answer passive
8 I will introduce you to my boss this week. active passive
Click for answer active
9 It would have been fixed on the weekend. active passive
Click for answer passive
10 The national anthem is being sung by Jason this time. active passive
Click for answer passive

Listening. (http://www.5minuteenglish.com/jun11.htm)
The Birthday Party
Vocabulary
wait up- wait, wait for me
what's up- what is happening? what do you want to talk about?
hang out (slang)- be with friends doing nothing special
bring (someone) along- invite someone, have someone join you
come along- follow, join you


Sarah: Hey Lisa, wait up! I've wanted to have a chance to talk to you.
Lisa: Hi! What's up?
Sarah: This weekend I'm having a birthday party for Ted. I'd like you to come.
Lisa: I'd love to. When is it?
Sarah: We're having it this Saturday at 8:00 at my house. We're going to order a pizza and play some games. Then whoever wants to stay longer can hang out and watch a video.
Lisa: It sounds like a lot of fun. But now that I think about it, I promised I would do something with Nathan Saturday night.Sarah: Well why don't you bring him along? It would be fun. Ted would really like that. I'm sure.
Lisa: Really? That would be great. Okay, I'll ask Nathan to come along. *What can I bring?Sarah: Nothing. Just bring yourselves. No presents are necessary and everything else has been planned.
*It is polite to offer to bring something to a party.

Check Your Understanding
True or False. Check your answers below.
1. Sarah wants to invite Lisa to a beach party.
True False
2. Lisa asks Sarah what is up on top of the roof.
True False
3. It is Nathan's birthday this weekend.
True False
4. Lisa has plans to do something with Nathan on Saturday night.
True False
5. Sarah wants Nathan to come to the party, too.
True False
6. Everybody is going to watch a video at Sarah's house.
True False
7. Lisa needs to buy a present for Ted's birthday party.
True False

Reading. Levi's Blue Jeans
Vocabulary
emigrate- (v) to move permanently from one's country to another.
dry goods- (n) clothing, fabric, and other items to sell
miner- (n) a person who searches for gold, diamonds, etc.
durable- (adj) last a long time
fabric- (n) material for clothing, curtains, etc.
tailor- (n) a person who sews clothing
rivet- (n) (v) a metal piece that holds 2 thing together. (You can see the metal on Levi's jeans)
patent- (n) (v) an inventor's right to be the only one making or selling a product
think it over- (v) think about it, decide


Do you enjoy wearing Levi's blue jeans? Blue jeans have become popular all over the world, but do you know how they got started? Read on to find out...
Levi Strauss was born in Germany in the mid 1800's and emigrated to the United States as a young man. He lived in New York City and learned the dry-goods business for several years. In 1853 he took his knowledge and his dreams to San Francisco (California., USA.) His dream to succeed came true over the next 20 years as he became a very successful businessman.
Many of Levi Strauss' customers were cowboys and miners. They needed clothing that was strong and durable. Strauss found a special fabric from France that was comfortable and lasted a long time. It was called "serge de Nimes," which was later shortened to the word denim.
Another man named Jacob Davis bought large amounts of the denim fabric from Levi Strauss. He was a tailor who made pants for hard-working men. One of his customers was continually tearing the pockets off his pants. So Jacob Davis decided to put rivets on certain parts of the pants to make them stronger. The customer loved the new pants so much that he told all his friends, and soon Jacob Davis was busy making lots of pants with rivets.
Jacob Davis soon realized that using rivets was a great business idea, and he didn't want anybody to steal that idea. He decided that he would need to get a patent. But being a poor tailor, he didn't have enough money to pay for the patent. After thinking it over, he went to the businessman Levi Strauss and told him his idea. He said, "If you agree to pay for the patent, we will share the profits from the riveted pants." Levi Strauss did agree, and the new riveted pant business was called Levi Strauss and Company. Today Levi's jeans are more popular than ever, and Levi's name continues to live on.

Check Your Understanding
True or False. Check your answers below.
1. Levi Strauss was born in 1853.
True False
2. Levi Strauss wanted to become a great businessman.
True False
3. Levi Strauss sewed pants in his business.
True False
4. Jacob Davis sewed pants in his business.
True False
5. Jacob David used denim to make pants.
True False
6. Jacob Davis put rivets in pants because they looked good.
True False
7. Levi Strauss didn't want to pay for Jacob Davis' patent.
True False
8. Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis became business partners.
True False
Answer: 1F, 2T, 3F, 4T, 5T, 6F, 7F, 8 T

Dictionary.
headphones — анг., наушники.
aisle — анг., боковой неф храма, придел.
выступление — анг., statement, speech.
кашель — анг., cough.
crack — анг., треск, хруст, скрежет.
variety — анг., многообразие, разнообразие.
covered — анг., имеющий крышу, покрытый крышей.
pleasure — анг., желание, воля, склонность.
guess — анг., гипотеза, предположение.
settle — анг., место для сидения, сиденье.
stool — анг., табурет, табуретка, скамеечка.
довольно — анг., it is enough, that(s) enough!.
butcher — анг., мясник, киллер, палач, убийца.
greengrocer — анг., зеленщик, продавец фруктов.
barber — анг., парикмахер, цирюльник.

Rewrite the sentences in passive voice. (http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar)
She sang a song. - A song was sung by her. ('a song' becomes the subject. As it is third person singular, we use was + past participle.irregular verb: sing - sang - sung )
Somebody hit me. - I was hit by somebody. ('I' becomes the subject. As it is first person singular, we use was + past participle.irregular verb: hit - hit - hit )
We stopped the bus. - The bus was stopped by us. ('the bus' becomes the subject. As it is third person singular, we use was + past participle.Note: 'p' must be doubled when adding '-ed' as 'o' before 'p' is a short, stressed vowel. )
A thief stole my car. - My car was stolen by a thief. ('my car' becomes the subject. As it is third person singular, we use was + past participle.irregular verb: steal - stole - stolen )
They didn't let him go. - He was not let go by them. ('he' becomes the subject. As it is third person singular and a negative sentence, we use was + not + past participle.irregular verb: let - let - let )
She didn't win the prize. - The prize was not won by her. ('the prize' becomes the subject. As it is third person singular and a negative sentence, we use was + not + past participle.irregular verb: win - won - wonDon't use 'did' with a form of 'to be' )
They didn't make their beds. - Their beds were not made by them. ('their beds' becomes the subject. As it is plural and a negative sentence, we use were + not + past participle.irregular verb: make - made - madeDon't use 'did' with a form of 'to be'. )
I did not tell them. - They were not told by me. ('them' becomes the subject. As it is plural and a negative sentence, we use were + not + past participle.irregular verb: tell - told - toldDon't use 'did' with a form of 'to be'. )
Did you tell them? - Were they told by you? ('they' becomes the subject. As it is plural and a questin, we use Were + subject + past participle.irregular verb: tell - told - toldDon't use 'did' with a form of 'to be'. )
Did he send the letter? - Was the letter sent by him? ('the letter' becomes the subject. As it is third person singular and a question, we use Was + subject + past participle.irregular verb: send - sent - sentDon't use 'did' with a form of 'to be'. )

Reading.
History of Halloween
Halloween falls on October 31st each year in North America and other parts of the world. What do you know about Halloween? Do you celebrate it in your country? Here is a little history about it.

Vocabulary
to evolve (v)- to change little by little
spirit (n)- ghost, some people believe the spirit and body separate when a person dies
holy (adj)- sacred, very good, related to religion. Hallow comes from the word holy.
saint (n)- an honored, holy person
evil (adj)- very, very bad
lantern (n)- lamp or enclosed light that can be carried around
turnip (n)- a purple and white vegetable that grows in the ground


Like many other holidays, Halloween has evolved and changed throughout history. Over 2,000 years ago people called the Celts lived in what is now Ireland, the UK, and parts of Northern France. November 1 was their New Year's Day. They believed that the night before the New Year (October 31) was a time when the living and the dead came together.
More than a thousand years ago the Christian church named November 1 All Saints Day (also called All Hallows.) This was a special holy day to honor the saints and other people who died for their religion. The night before All Hallows was called Hallows Eve. Later the name was changed to Halloween.
Like the Celts, the Europeans of that time also believed that the spirits of the dead would visit the earth on Halloween. They worried that evil spirits would cause problems or hurt them. So on that night people wore costumes that looked like ghosts or other evil creatures. They thought if they dressed like that, the spirits would think they were also dead and not harm them.
The tradition of Halloween was carried to America by the immigrating Europeans. Some of the traditions changed a little, though. For example, on Halloween in Europe some people would carry lanterns made from turnips. In America, pumpkins were more common. So people began putting candles inside them and using them as lanterns. That is why you see Jack 'o lanterns today.
These days Halloween is not usually considered a religious holiday. It is primarily a fun day for children. Children dress up in costumes like people did a thousand years ago. But instead of worrying about evil spirits, they go from house to house. They knock on doors and say "trick or treat." The owner of each house gives candy or something special to each trick or treater.
Happy Halloween!

Check Your Understanding
True or False. Check your answers below.
1. The Celts thought the spirits of dead people returned to the earth on October 31st.
True False
2. The Celts created All Hallows.
True False
3. All Hallows is on October 31st.
True False
4. The word Halloween comes from the word Hallows eve.
True False
5. A thousand years ago Europeans wore costumes to get candy.
True False
6. Americans still carve turnips to use as lanterns.
True False
7. Today Halloween is especially for children.
True False
8. Children get candy by saying "trick or treat."
True False
answer: 1T, 2F, 3F, 4T, 5F, 6F, 7T, 8T

Topic. In the air.
put each of the following words or phases in its correct place in the passage below.

Flying is fun. I like being in a big airliner with the cabin crew (steawards and stewardesses) loking after me. They walk up and down the aisle bringing meas and drinks; and if the flight is going though some turbulence, they warn everybody that it might be bit bumpy and ask us to fasten our seat belts. On a long flight I like listening to music though the headphones avaible to all passengers, but sometmes I have a sleep. I enjoy it all so much that I never want the plane to land.

Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type II) by putting the verbs into the correct form. Use conditional I with would in the main clause.

If we had a yacht, we would sail the seven seas. (if clause in simple past, main clause in conditional I (would + infinitive) )
If he had more time, he would learn karate. (if clause in simple past, main clause in conditional I (would + infinitive) )
If they told their father, he would be very angry. (if clause in simple past, main clause in conditional I (would + infinitive) )
She would spend a year in the USA if it was easier to get a green card. (main clause in conditional I (would + infinitive), if clause in simple past(in conditional sentences, we usually use »were« instead of »was«)
If I lived on a lonely island, I would run around naked all day. (if clause in simple past, main clause in conditional I (would + infinitive) )
We would help you if we knew how. (main clause in conditional I (would + infinitive), if clause in simple past )
My brother would buy a sports car if he had the money. main clause in conditional I (would + infinitive), if clause in simple past
If I (Your answer: »fell«) felt better, I would go to the cinema with you. (if clause in simple past, main clause in conditional I (would + infinitive) )
If you went by bike more often, you (Your answer: »would be not«) would not be so flabby. (if clause in simple past, main clause in conditional I (would + infinitive) )
She would not talk to you if she was mad at you. (main clause in conditional I (would + infinitive), if clause in simple past(in conditional sentences, we usually use »were« instead of »was«) )
18 out of 20 answers are correct.

Complete the Conditional Sentences Type II.

If I played the lottery, I would have (Use Simple Past in the 'if' clause.Use Conditional I (= would + infinitive) in the main clause) a chance to hit the jackpot.
If I hit the jackpot, I would be (Use Simple Past in the 'if' clause.Use Conditional I (= would + infinitive) in the main clause.) rich.
If I were rich, my life would chang (Use Simple Past in the 'if' clause.Use Conditional I (= would + infinitive) in the main clause.) completely.
I would buy a lonely island, if I found (Note: the 'if' clause is not at the beginning of the sentence.Use Conditional I (= would + infinitive) in the main clause.Use Simple Past in the 'if' clause.) a nice one.
If I owned a lonely island, I would build (Use Simple Past in the 'if' clause.Use Conditional I (= would + infinitive) in the main clause.) a huge house by the beach.
I would invite all my friends if I had (Note: the 'if' clause is not at the beginning of the sentence.Use Conditional I (= would + infinitive) in the main clause.Use Simple Past in the 'if' clause.) a house by the beach.
I would pick my friends up in my yacht if they wanted (Note: the 'if' clause is not at the beginning of the sentence.Use Conditional I (= would + infinitive) in the main clause.Use Simple Past in the 'if' clause.) to spend their holidays on my island.
We would have great parties if my friends came (Note: the 'if' clause is not at the beginning of the sentence.Use Conditional I (= would + infinitive) in the main clause.Use Simple Past in the 'if' clause.) to my island.
If we liked to go shopping in a big city, we would charter (Use Simple Past in the 'if' clause.Use Conditional I (= would + infinitive) in the main clause.) a helicopter.
But if my friends' holidays were over, I would feel (Use Simple Past in the 'if' clause. (Don't let the conjunction 'but' at the beginning of the sentence confuse you.)Use Conditional I (= would + infinitive) in the main clause.) very lonely on my lonely island.
Great, all answers are correct!

Listening
Movies (http://www.5minuteenglish.com/apr23.htm)
Vocabulary
Kinds of movies:
comedy- funny movies
drama- serious movies
romance- movies about love (also romantic movie)
comedy-drama- funny movies about love
horror- scary movies
documentary- story of something that really happened
mystery- a secret, something you don't know. In movies we have to wait to see the ending to know how something happened
action and adventure- movies with a lot of action, for example fighting or
western- movies about cowboys
musical- movies with singing and dancing
Other:
to be into- (slang) to really like or enjoy
came out- started or began (this phrasal verb has other meanings, too)
stuff- things

Dialogue

Harry: Hey, Elizabeth, how would you like to go see a movie tonight?
Elizabeth: Sounds great! What would you like to see?
Harry: I don't know... how about that new horror movie at the Arlington Theater?
Elizabeth: Oh, I heard about that. It sounds a little scary to me. I'm more into romantic movies. Or maybe a romantic comedy.
Harry: No way! I hate that kind of stuff!
Elizabeth: Really? Well then, what kinds of movies do you like?
Harry: I guess I'm really into action and adventure type of movies.
Elizabeth: Oh yeah, well I guess they are okay, as long as they aren't too bloody. I also heard about this great new musical that just came out. What do you think about that?
Harry: Musical? I don't know. That doesn't sound too exciting. Is there anything we can agree on?
Elizabeth: It doesn't seem like it. Oh, I remember another movie that came out last week. It's a mystery and it had a little romance and some action, too. I heard it's pretty exciting because nobody can guess who the killer is and it has a surprise ending. What do you think about that one?
Harry: I guess that doesn't sound too bad. What time does it start?

Check Your Understanding
True or False. Click the arrow below to check your answers.
1. Elizabeth really hates action and adventure movies.
True False
2. Harry likes movies about love.
True False
3. A horror movie is scary.
True False
4. Elizabeth likes musicals.
True False
5. Action and adventure movies make Harry feel scared.
True False
6. A new mystery movie came out yesterday.
True False
7. Harry and Elizabeth both like mysteries.
True False
answers: 1f, 2f, 3t, 4t, 5f, 6f, 7t

Reading ("5 minute english")

Catching a Cold

Vocabulary
cure (n,v)- something that makes you well after being sick
literally (adv)- really, actually, exactly
virus (n)- very, very small --- that causes sickness
to get rid of (v)- to stop, to throw away
congestion (n)- stopped up (when your nose is congested you can't breathe)
miserable (adj)- very terrible feeling
fever (n)- heat in your head and body
remedy- (n) cure, something that makes you well
liquid (n)- wet and runny like water, milk
to get over (v)- to finish


Many people catch a cold in the springtime and/ or fall. It makes us wonder... if scientists can send a man to the moon, why can't they find a cure for the common cold. The answer is easy. There are literally hundreds of kinds cold viruses out there. You never know which one you will get, so there isn't a cure for each one.
When a virus attacks your body, your body works hard to get rid of it. Blood rushes to your nose and brings congestion with it. You feel terrible because you can't breathe well, but your body is actually "eating" the virus. Your temperature rises and you get a fever, but the heat of your body is killing the virus. You also have a runny nose to stop the virus from getting to your cells. You may feel miserable, but actually your wonderful body is doing everything it can to kill the cold.
Different people have different remedies for colds. In the United States and some other countries, for example, people might eat chicken soup to feel better. Some people take hot baths and drink warm liquids. Other people take medicines to stop the fever, congestion, and runny nose.
There is one interesting thing to note- some scientists say taking medicines when you have a cold is actually bad for you. The virus stays in you longer because your body doesn't have a way to fight it and kill it. Bodies can do an amazing job on their own. There is a joke, however, on taking medicine when you have a cold. It goes like this:
If takes about 1 week to get over a cold if you don't take medicine, but only 7 days to get over a cold if you take medicine.

Check Your Understanding
True or False
1. There is a cure for the common cold.
True False
2. There are 22 different cold viruses in the world.
True False
3. Heat in your body kills viruses.
True False
4. Congestion means your head feels hot.
True False
5. Some people eat chicken soup to feel better when they have a cold.
True False
6. Scientists always think taking medicine is good when you have a cold.
True False
7. Bodies work hard to try to get rid of viruses.
True False
answer: 1T, 2F, 3T, 4F, 5T, 6F, 7T

Grammar. ("5 minute english")
Use to/ Used to

There is a little confusion on how to use the words use to and used to. One reason for the confusion is that it is sometimes used as a verb, and sometimes used as an adjective. The other reason is because it seems like the tense changes. It's really quite simple when you look at it.
Used as an adjective. Use to be + used to. This means to be accustomed to. For example- I can study with the TV on. I am used to it. It means I am accustomed, adjusted, or don't mind having the TV play while I'm studying.
Or another example- Tim had a hard time living in Tokyo. He wasn't used to so many people. Tim didn't have experience being with big crowds of people before.
Used as a verb. Use to + verb is a regular verb and means something that happened but doesn't happen any more. It uses -ed to show past tense. But since it always means something that happened in the past, it should always use past tense. For example- I used to go to school in Paris. (I went to school there before, but now I don't.) Or, When Joshua was a child, he used to climb trees. (Now he doesn't climb trees.)
Remember, we always use this word when talking about the past. So when do you use use to without the d at the end? When the base form of the verb is used. Look at these examples- She didn't use to swim before noon. (Now she does swim before noon.) Or Did your father use to ride a horse? In these cases the past tense is shown with the did and didn't.


You try...
Use the correct form of use to. Decide if it is an adjective or verb. If it is a verb, does it use the base form of the verb, or does it need -ed?
1. Karen used to play with dolls.
Check your answer. used to (verb)
2. Sheila wasn't (use to) used to having to cook for herself.
Check your answer. used to (adjective)
3. Did Todd use to go skiing in the Alps?
Check your answer. use to (verb)
4. I never used to get up so late.
Check your answer. used to (verb)
5. His dog is used to staying home alone all day.
Check your answer. used to (adjective)
6. We didn't (used to) use to use to fight like this.
Check your answer. use to (verb)
7. I wonder if you will ever be used to working so hard.
Check your answer. used to (adjective)
8. She didn't use to sing so well, did she?
Check your answer. use to (verb)
9. Herbert used to play basketball after school.
Check your answer. used to (verb)
10. They aren't used to staying out so late.
Check your answer. used to (adjective)

Listening (http://www.5minuteenglish.com/feb26.htm)
Shopping for Clothes
This is a very common conversation for when someone goes shopping.
Vocabulary
are you just looking? = do you want to look alone?
to have a sale = a store will have many things at a discount (The store is having a sale.)
to be on sale = one or more items at a discount (This shirt is on sale.)
hanger = holds the clothes (a picture of it is on the left)
rack = a metal (or other kind) bar that holds clothes. You put your clothes on a hanger and then put the hanger on a rack.
fitting room = the place where you try on clothes
max out a credit card = (this is slang) It means you have reached your limit. If you cannot spend more money on your credit card, you have maxed it out.
how would you like to pay? = do you want to pay with cash, a credit card, or a check?
how does it fit? = is it a good size for you?
I'll take it = I'll buy it
who should I make the check out to? = what name should I write on the check?
tax = the extra money a store charges. It goes to the government.
I.D. = identification (card)

Dialogue
Store Clerk: Hi. Welcome to Angie's. Can I help you find something or are you just looking?Marianne: I'm not sure. Aren't you having a sale right now?Store Clerk: Everything on these two racks over here is on sale.Marianne: Thanks. Oooo. This sweater is nice. But it looks a little big. Do you have this in a smaller size?Store Clerk: I think so. Let me look. Oh, here's one. Would you like to use the fitting room to try it on?Marianne: Sure. Thanks....a little later...Store Clerk: How did it fit?Marianne: Not too bad. I think I'll take it.Store Clerk: Great. (She takes it off the hanger) How would you like to pay?Marianne: Well, I'm almost maxed out on my credit card, so I think I'll pay with a check.Store Clerk: Okay, with tax it comes to $24.93.*Marianne: Who should I make the check out to?Store Clerk: Angie's. Marianne: Here you are.Store Clerk: Can I see some I.D. too, please?Marianne: Sure, here is my driver's license.Store Clerk: Thanks. Here you go. Enjoy your sweater. And have a nice day.Marianne: Thanks. You too.
* You pronounce this - twenty-four dollars and ninety-three cents, OR you can say twenty-four ninety-three if everyone already knows you are talking about money.

Questions and Answers
1. What is the name of the store?
a. Arby's b. Angie's c.Angelo's d.Sheri's
Answer b
2. How many racks of clothes are on sale?
a. One b.Two c.Three d.Four
Answer b
3. When Marianne sees the sweater, she likes it. But she would prefer ___.
a. a smaller size b.a larger size c. a green one d. a red one
Answer a
4. A fitting room is a place where you...
a. buy clothes b. make clothes c.try on clothes d.hide clothes
Answer c
5. Marianne says she "will take it." It means she will...
a. buy nothing b.try on the sweater c.use her credit card d.buy the sweater
Answer d
6. Marianne's credit card is almost maxed out so...
a. she will use it to buy the sweater b.she will write a check instead c.she cannot buy the sweater d.she will use a different credit card
Answer b
7. Which item is not an I.D.?
a. a driver's license b. a student card with a picture c.a passport d.an Essay about English

I with friends went to Liverpool to European championship on badminton last weekend. I was very glad to see my national team where I used to play. I have told to coach and guys about my study, training and how life in London. Of course, I watched a very good games, because the best players of Europe played. Nevertheless, I enjoied my weekend in Liverpool, because this city very lovely, silent and pleasant. I would like to return there and spend more time on a city.

Reading. ("5 minute english")

Television Shows

My mother was telling me about how she and her family got their first television when she was a teenager. Of course it was black and white. She said she only watched it at night. She doesn't remember ever watching it in the morning or afternoon. When I was young we had only about 3 or 4 different channels. I think they were channel 3, 4, 6, and 9. My bothers and sisters and I would sometimes fight about which channel to watch. But we usually enjoyed the same shows.
Nowadays we can get hundreds of channels on TV. I can't believe it! There are channels with only old movies, and channels with only cooking, and channels with only fishing. It's amazing! There is a channel for everything. I wonder how much my brothers and sisters and I would fight if we had hundreds of channels when I was a child. Of course we had only one television set. These days I notice families with 2 or 3 or more television sets in their homes. I guess it stops people from arguing over which channel to choose from.

What kind of TV shows do you like to watch?
Current Events/ News- serious shows about things that are happening today or lately
Sitcoms- comes from the words "situation comedy." Funny shows
Sports- I think you know this
Mystery Shows- shows about trying to find an answer to something we don't know
Talk Shows- shows with two or more people talking about a certain subject
Nature Shows- shows about animals or the earth
Police/ Courtroom Dramas- shows about the police or what happens in a courtroom


Check Your Understanding
Read what the people are saying. What kind of show do you think it is?
1. "He catches the ball and he runs..."
It's a... sports show
2. "Today our guest is Julia Roberts. She will introduce us to her latest movie."
It's a... talk show
3. "The tiger slowly moves through the grass..."
It's a... nature show
4. "Who killed the old lady? Was it the neighbor or the nurse?"
It's a... mystery show or maybe a courtroom drama
5. "Ha ha ha ha ha..."
It's a... sitcom

Speaking
I talked to Fang-Hsuan about her studding in England, because she soon leaves home to Thailand. she knows english very well. It was interesting to know as her parents have concerned studding in England, what her plans to futures. We as recollected that we spent together time. It was funny. We became a good friends.

Phrasal Verbs with 'get'
Complete the sentences. Use each particle only once.
1. Let's get (Your answer: »to«) down to business.
2. How do you get along with your classmates?
3. I know that you're still in love with your ex. But believe me, you will get over him soon.
4. Quick, get in the car. I'm not supposed to stop here.
5. I tried to get my point across, but nobody seemed to care.
6. With 10 dollars per day, one can hardly get by.
7. We have to get off the bus at the next stop.
8. My sister helped me get through the exam.
9. What you did was very mean. I don't think you'll get away so easily.
10. We won't get to the sea today if you don't cycle a bit faster.
6 out of 10 answers are correct.

Complete the sentences. Use Simple Present and Present Progressive.
I am ('be' is normally only used in the simple form) very busy today.
At noon I am visiting (arrangement for the near future - Present Progressive) my friend Tanya.
We want ('want' is normally only used in the simple form) to have lunch together.
In the afternoon I am playing (arrangement for the near future - Present Progressive) squash with Emily.
In the evening, I am meeting (arrangement for the near future - Present Progressive) Rob.
We are going (arrangement for the near future - Present Progressive) to the cinema.
The film (Your answer: »start«) starts (action set by a timetable or schedule - Simple Present) at 8 pm.
6 out of 7 answers are correct.

Dictionary.
accessible — анг., доступный, достижимый.
affordable — анг., возможный, допустимый.
major — анг., майор, более важный.
journey — анг., путешествие, поездка, путь.
беспокоиться — анг., worry (about).
recreate — анг., поправляться.
герцог — анг., duke.
милосердие — анг., mercy, charity, clemency.
repellent — анг., репеллент, средство.
stepped — анг., уступчатый, ступенчатый.
dismantling — анг., снятие, демонтаж, разборка.
feature — анг., особенность, характерная черта.
hug — анг., крепкое объятие, захват.
receive — анг., получать, обретать
promotion — анг., поощрение, стимулирование.
suit — анг., прошение, ходатайство.
image — анг., образ, изображение, отражение.
remind — анг., напоминать, походить.
suggest — анг., предлагать, советовать.

Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple present or present progressive).
Look! He is leaving the house.
Quiet please! I am writing a test.
She usually walks to school.
But look! Today she is going by bike.
Every Sunday we (Your answer: »are going«) gosignal word: 'every Sunday' → simple present to see my grandparents.
He often (Your answer: »is going«) goes (signal word: 'often' → simple present) to the cinema.
We (Your answer: »play«) are playing (signal word: 'at the moment' → present progressive.Note: Silent e is dropped when adding ing.) Monopoly at the moment.
The child seldom cries.
I (Your answer: »don't do«) am not doing (signal word: 'at the moment' → present progressive.) anything at the moment.
Does he watch the news regularly?
6 out of 10 answers are correct.

Camden Town is the largest weekend market, though it is opened seven days a week. There are variety of colourful markets, shops, pubs, cinemas and clubs. The market associates with popular culture and you can see a lot of punks.
I liked this market that here it is possible to find many different interesting things, clothes and othen.

write 50-80 words about a journey you've made.
I usually get up at 9 o'clock in the morning on Saturday, because we have practise at 10 o'clock. I've make a breakfast, put things in my backpack and set off at 9.50 a.m. the road to sporthall in the university went on 10-15 minutes and we start off our practise at 10-10.15 a.m.