6th grade, term II

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Robbie’s Grandfather

My grandfather lives in the North of England. He is in his early sixties, but he is strong and he still works. He is a Maths teacher. My grandfather is very kind and his pupils like him a lot. He never forgets anything and explains his subject very well. He always speaks in a friendly voice and so they enjoy his lessons.

My granddad lives in the country and every morning, five days a week, gets the bus to school. He doesn’t have to change as the bus takes him right to the school. It’s a through bus. He gets off the bus at half past 8 or there about.

My granddad likes to do many things, but he likes travelling most of all.He often goes to different cities (perhaps once or twice a month) and sometimes he goes to other countries too. He travels by sea, by train or flies. He likes voyages very much and often takes pictures on board the ship. He likes the sea and the wind.

Last month he travelled to Scotland. It was not a lucky trip. He nearly missed his train because he arrived late at the railway station.

On the train somebody stole his favourite silver box in which he kept his tobacco. There was no bus or taxi to take him to the hotel where he wanted to stay and so he had to go on foot. When he arrived at the hotel he was tired and went upstairs. However his luggage was not there. So granddad went downstairs again, but couldn’t find it. When he did, it was midnight and the lift did not work. So he was very unhappy that night and slept badly.However in the morning the sun began to shine again and life seemed brighter.

Choose the correct item.

1. Robbie’s grandfather lives __ .

a) in the North of England;

b) in the South of England;

c) in the West of England.

2. He works __ .

a) four days a week;

b) five days a week;

c) six days a week.

3. When he was travelling, he nearly missed his train because __ .

a) he was busy at school;

b) it rained;

c) he arrived late at the railway station.

4. Somebody stole his favoutite __ .

a) silver box;

b) umbrella;

c) book.

Choose the best item.

1. Have you ever __ Paris?

a) gone to;

b) been to;

c) been in.

2. __ your invitation to the wedding yet?

a) Hadn’t you got;

b) Haven’t you got;

c) Didn’t you get

4. You __ obey your parents.

a) must;

b) may;

c) need.

5. When I arrived at the party, everyone __ .

a) danced;

b) is dancing;

c) was dancing

6. John __ football, when he broke his arm.

a) plays;

b) played;

c) was playing.

The United Kingdom consists of ___ constituent countries.

What countries are not parts of The United Kingdom (more than 1 answer)?