English Plus 1 Unit 7 Growing up

Complete the sentences with the words in the box. slim     round  curly    tall    short

1  He isn’t short. He’s ________.

2  My hair isn’t straight. It’s ________.

3  You aren’t overweight. You’re ________.

4  Her hair isn’t long. It’s ________.

5  His face isn’t thin. It’s ________.

Complete the sentences.

1  He’s got a moustache and a b________. He’s got a lot of hair on his face!

2  You aren’t short or tall. You’re a________ height.

3  Grandad hasn’t got any hair. He’s b________.

4  My eyes aren’t very good. I need g________.

5  Her hair isn’t dark brown. It’s l________ brown

Choose the correct words.

1  My dad has / is / was born in Spain.

2  I want to do / get / go a good job after university.

3  My mum visited / travelled / was around Europe when she was younger.

4  Where did you grow up / in / to?

5  Students usually go / travel / leave school when they’re eighteen.

Complete the affirmative and negative sentences. Use the past simple.

1  (I / not go) ________________ to school last week.

2  (we / eat) ________________ at a restaurant yesterday.

3  (you / not come) ________________ to the concert on Saturday.

4  (they / play) ________________ tennis this morning.

5  (she / not live)  ________________ in this flat five years ago

Correct the mistakes.

1  That pizza is for Jake and Peter. Give it to we, please. ________

2  I don’t want any juice. I don’t like they. ________

3  I’m going to the park. Come with us! ________

4  That’s my sister’s phone. Give it to she! _______

5  Your brother is friendly. I like he. ________

Complete the conversations.

    A  I visited a friend.

    B  Who did you visit?

1  A  She went out.

    B  Where ________________________?

2  A  We called the police.

    B  Why ________________________?

3  A  He left school.

    B  When ________________________?

4  A  They travelled to China.

    B  How ________________________?

5  A  I cooked something.

    B  What ________________________?

Write letters b–f in the correct gaps.

a  I’ve got a few questions for you, if that’s OK.

b  That’s a difficult one.

c  Good question!

d  Sure. Go ahead.

e  Thanks for your time.

f   One more question.

A  Hi. It’s great to meet you. a

B  1____

A  So, when did you decide to become an actor?

B  2____ I decided when I was at school.

A  Really? How old were you?

B  Oh, about twelve.

A  OK. 3____ What was the most exciting time in your career?

B  Mmm. 4____ I’m not sure. I guess it was when I acted with George Clooney last year.

A  Ah yes, of course. That was great. 5____

B  You’re welcome.