A. 1.We had a really good science lesson at school today.
2.I found an unusual insect on the wall outside our house.
3.It’s your birthday next week. Are you going to have a party?
4.We waited for hours, but we finnaly saw the Queen.
5.Why don’t we listen to the radio?
6.Have you got a euro i could borrow?
7.Mum has gone to the bank. but she’ll be back soon.
8.Where have you been? I’ve been waiting for you over an hour.

B. I had a really bad day on tuesday. I bought a new game on CD-ROM for my computer, but the game didn’t work properly. I took it back to the shop on north street, but the manager blamed me! He pointed to a scratch on the CD-ROM and said I’d done it. I couldn’t believe it! I hat to buy a new one!

C. 1. Do you think we will ever send a person to the Mars?
2. When you go to the London, don’t forget to see the London Eye. 
3 When we use the cars, we damage the environment. 
4 I’m not telling a lies! It’s the truth. 
5 I’m looking for a teacher who can teach methe German. 
6 Ray needs a warm hat and a new coat for his visit to the Russia. 
7 Dad has gone to a work and forgotten the car keys. 
8 Some people have an unusual pets, such as lions or tigers.

1) puppies 
2) men
3) watches 
4) women
5) teeth 
6) people
7) feet
8) children

1. is
2. was
3. looks
4. Have
5. Was
6. Does
7. It is
8. are
9. It’s 
10. has

1. some sugar
2. a piece of bread, some bread
3. some bottles
4. some water, a little water
5. some fruit, a piece of fruit
6. some toys, a few toys
7. some butter, a little butter
8. some music, a little music.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks.

1. Miss Morstan’s father was a captain in the army.
2. Miss Morstan received an unknown firend letter asking her to go to the Lyceum Theatre.
3. Miss Morstan received a letter from her father asking her to meet him at a hotel in London.
4. The hotel manager informed Miss Morstan that her father had gone out the night before and never returned.
5. Miss Morstan’s father disappeared on 3rd December 1878.
6. The hotel manager told Miss Morstan that her father’s luggage was still at the hotel, containing some books, clothes, and newspaper from the Andaman Islands.
7. Major Sholto, Miss Morstan’s father’s friend, was also in charge of the prisoners in the Andaman Islands.

Exercise 2: Match the words with their definitions.

a) Theatre : A place of entertainment where live performances, such as plays or concerts, are held.

b) Departure : The action of departing suddenly and without explanation.
c) Detective : A person who investigates mysteries and solves complex cases.
d) Lonely : The feeling of being alone and separated from others.
e) : A valuable object formed within the shell of a mollusk.to carry out a systematic

f) ___________: Inquiry or examination into something, such as a mystery, in order to uncover facts or solve a problem.

g) ___________: Something that is difficult or impossible to understand, explain, or solve, often involving elements of suspense, intrigue, or uncertainty.

h) ___________: Something that happens quickly and unexpectedly, without warning or preparation.

i) ___________: The act of leaving or going away from a particular place or situation, often implying a significant change or transition.

j) ___________: Something that has great worth, importance, or usefulness, often in terms of monetary value or personal significance.

k) ___________: To find an answer or explanation for a problem, mystery, or puzzle, often by applying logic, reasoning, or investigative techniques.

l) ___________: Something that is made up of many interconnected parts or elements, often difficult to understand or analyze due to its intricate nature.

m) ___________: A statement or account that makes something clear or understandable by providing reasons, justifications, or details.

n) ___________: That is living or has life, in contrast to being dead or non-living.

o) ___________: To be divided or disconnected from someone or something, often resulting in a physical or emotional distance between them.

p) ___________: To give incorrect or misleading information to someone.

q) ___________: A formal notice or announcement in a newspaper or magazine.

1. Separated
2. Valuable
3. Advertisement
4. Investigate
5. Detective
6. Sudden
7. Departure
8. Deceived
9. Mystery
10. Explanation
11. Complex
12. Solve
13. Lonely
14. Theatre
15. Disappeared
16. Pearl
17. Alive

1. My uncle died and left me £2000. = I inherited£2000 from my uncle. 2. I put some money aside every week for my next holiday.= I save money every week. 3. I asked my brother to give me €10 until next week. = I borrowed €10 from him. 4. My brother gave me €10 until next week.= He lent me €10.  5. I often spend money on stupid things.=  I often waste money. 6. I don’t have enough money to buy that car. = I can’t afford to buy that car. 7. I had to pay the mechanic €100to repair my car.= The mechanic charged €100.  8. I went to the cash machine and got €200. = I took out €200 from the cash machine. 9. I bought a book. It was $25. = The book cost(me) $25. 10. I bought some shares in British Telecom. = I invested some money. 11. Jim gave me $ 100. I haven’t paid it back yet. = I owe Jim $ 100. 12. I work in a supermarket.  They pay me €2000 a month.= I earn €2000 a month.  13. I could sell my house for about €200,000. = My house is worth about €200,000.

1.I paid for the dinner last night.

2.When can you pay me back the money I lent you?

3. Would you like to pay by cash or by credit card?

4.I spent $50 on books yesterday.

5. I don’t like lending money to friends.

6. I borrowed a lot of money from the bank.

7.They charged us $660 for a bottle of wine.