Who is he?
Country – Where are you from? | Nationality – What’s your nationality? |
I am from England. | I am English. |
The United States | American |
Wales | Welsh |
Great Britain / The United Kingdom | British |
Ireland | Irish |
Canada | Canadian |
Mexico | Mexican |
Australia | Australian |
Scotland | Scottish |
India | Indian / Hindi |
New Zealand | New Zealander / Kiwi |
South Africa | South African |
Northern Ireland | North Irish |
Belize | Belizean |
Spain | Spanish |
Countries and Nationalities online exercise
https://agendaweb.org/exercises/vocabulary/countries/countries-nationalities
Listening exercise 3a on page 11
Verb be in interrogative present simple
Am I…? |
Are you…? |
Is he…? |
Is she…? |
Is it...? |
Are we…? |
Are you…? |
Are they…? |
Am/Is/Are + Subject + Complement?
Online exercise about the verb 'be' in interrogative present simple
https://www.englisch-hilfen.de/en/exercises/questions/be.htm
Victoria Beckham is from England, so she is British and speaks English.
Bon Jovi is from the United States, so he is American and speaks English.
· Country: I live in Japan.
· Adjective of Nationality: He likes Japanese food.
· Origins: She is a Japanese person. = She is from Japan. = She is Japanese.
Language: She speaks Japanese.
Luca, the Apprentice Chef
Luca used to sit at the kitchen counter, mesmerized by his mother’s cooking. The way she would deftly chop vegetables and stir sauces fascinated him. He would often ask for a taste and marvel at the flavors that danced on his tongue. Each meal used to be a lesson, each dish a new adventure.
In high school, Luca’s passion for cooking grew. While other students would be out with friends, he would be experimenting in his own kitchen, perfecting recipes and exploring new techniques. His dedication was evident, and his friends admired his commitment.
After graduation, Luca enrolled in culinary school, where the skills he used to admire became his craft. His late nights and hard work paid off, and he began to see his dreams materialize.
Years later, Luca opened his own restaurant, fulfilling the dream that had started in his mother’s kitchen. Each dish he served was a tribute to the early days when he would watch and learn, turning childhood dreams into a flavorful reality.
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/would-and-used-to/
Individual Online Exercise about used to vs would
https://test-english.com/grammar-points/b1-b2/would-and-used-to/2/
📝 B2 – Open Cloze: Unit 7
(Compact First 2nd Edition)
Instructions:
Read the following text and think of the word which best fits each gap. Use only
one word in each gap.
🎭 Cultural Activities
and Young People
Many parents believe that teenagers are (1)
interested in nothing but social media and gaming. However, recent studies show
that young people today are (2) more likely to take part in cultural
activities than ever before.
Attending concerts, visiting galleries, and participating (3)
community theatre are just a few of the ways teens are engaging with the arts.
This might (4) something to do with increased access to events promoted
online and on social platforms.
It’s true that not everyone can afford to attend live
performances, which (5) be quite expensive. Nevertheless, local councils
and schools often organize free or low-cost events, making it easier (6)
families to enjoy them together.
Some parents might assume their children are uninterested in
culture, but they (7) be wrong. In fact, given the chance, many
teenagers say they’d love to spend more time exploring museums or learning an
instrument.
It’s important that schools and parents continue to
encourage students to get involved in the arts, as these experiences (8)
help develop creativity, empathy, and confidence.
B2 Multiple-Cloze Exercise – Topic: Travel and Adventure
Instructions: Read the text below and choose the best
word (A, B, C, or D) for each gap.
A Life of Travel
However, being constantly on the move also has its
challenges. Flights can be delayed or (3) ______, accommodation may not match
the photos online, and unexpected problems can (4) ______ at any moment.
B. desire
C. thought
D. goal
B. experience
C. memory
D. situation
B. postponed
C. cancelled
D. refused
B. happen
C. occur
D. appear
B. flexible
C. grateful
D. sensible
B. come
C. begin
D. result
🏰 Buckingham Palace Visit – Grammar Cloze
Buckingham Palace is one of the most famous buildings in the
UK. It (22) _____ by
millions of people every year, especially in the summer months when the State
Rooms (23) _____ to
the public.
If it (26) _____
tomorrow, the Changing of the Guard ceremony will be held outside as usual.
However, if it (27) _____
heavily, the event might be cancelled.
🔢 Choose the correct
option:
🧙♂️ B1 Reading Gapped Text: A Journey on the Hogwarts Express
Instructions: You are going to read a text about a
student's first journey on the Hogwarts Express. Six sentences have been
removed from the text. Choose from the sentences A–H the one which fits
each gap (1–6). There are two extra sentences you do not need to use.
🚂 A Magical Journey
The gleaming scarlet engine of the Hogwarts Express stood before me, emitting puffs of steam into the air. Students in robes were saying their goodbyes and boarding the train. I found an empty compartment and settled in, my heart pounding with excitement. (18)____
As the train began to move, the scenery outside transformed
from urban landscapes to rolling green hills. Inside the compartment, I
introduced myself to the other students, and we shared stories about our
backgrounds and expectations for the year ahead. The trolley witch came by,
offering an array of magical sweets, and I couldn't resist trying a Chocolate
Frog.
Suddenly, the train jolted, and the lights flickered. A
chill filled the air as a dark, cloaked figure appeared at the compartment
door. (19)_____.I felt an overwhelming sense of despair, but a senior
student quickly stood up and cast a spell, causing the figure to retreat. (20)____
The rest of the journey passed without incident, and as
night fell, the train slowed to a stop. Through the window, I saw the towering
silhouette of Hogwarts Castle illuminated against the starry sky. (21)_____
My adventure was just beginning.
🧩 Missing Sentences
Laura Pausini's and my home Laura Pausini is from Faenza, Italy near Bologna. Now, she lives in a big house in Rome, Italy. Rome is th...
