Gateway A2 Unit 1

1. Complete the sentences with the correct present simple form of the verbs given.

1 We ……………………… (not go) to school on Saturdays. It’s closed.

1. Complete the sentences with the correct present simple form of the verbs given.

2 ……………………… Anna ……………………… (like) art classes? She has lots of coloured pencils.

1. Complete the sentences with the correct present simple form of the verbs given.

3 My dad ……………………… (not work) near our house. He drives a long way to get there.

1. Complete the sentences with the correct present simple form of the verbs given.

4 A: Do you get up early on Sundays?

B: No, I ……………………… (do).

1. Complete the sentences with the correct present simple form of the verbs given.

5 John ……………………… (play) football after school.

2 Complete the sentences with at, in or on.

1 We have a morning break ……………………… 11.15.

2 Complete the sentences with at, in or on.

2 We don’t have afternoon classes ……………………… Wednesdays.

2 Complete the sentences with at, in or on.

3 Can you come to my party? It’s ……………………… the sixth of May.

2 Complete the sentences with at, in or on.

4 I like playing on my computer ……………………… the evening.

2 Complete the sentences with at, in or on.

5 It’s very cold here ……………………… January.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A or B.

1 We ……………………… have biology on Mondays. It’s my favourite lesson so I’m never late.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A or B.

2 My mum ……………………… drives me to school, but only when the bus is late.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A or B.

3 Brett ……………………… cleans his dad’s car at the weekend. I see him do it nearly every Saturday.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A or B.

4 My football practice ……………………… starts at a quarter to four, but today it’s at half past four.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A or B.

5 Our teacher ……………………… gives us homework at the weekend. She says it’s time to relax.

4 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

1 I do/make my homework in my bedroom before dinner.

4 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

2 My sister does/has lunch in the school cafeteria.

4 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

3 We study geography/physics on Thursdays. I love learning about different countries.

4 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

4 John is very good at art/maths. He likes solving problems with numbers.

4 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

5 I usually finish/go to bed when I’m tired.

5 Complete the sentences with words for places to go in a town.

1 There’s a really nice …………………………………………… near my school. Sometimes we go swimming on the way home.

5 Complete the sentences with words for places to go in a town.

2 When I want to read a book, I don’t buy one. I go to the …………………………………………… instead.

5 Complete the sentences with words for places to go in a town.

3 My dad takes me to the …………………………………………… when it rains. We like learning about the history of our town.

5 Complete the sentences with words for places to go in a town.

4 The …………………………………………… near our house is very big. It has lots of shops.

5 Complete the sentences with words for places to go in a town.

5 The …………………………………………… in our town is fantastic. We often have picnics there in summer.

6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verbs. There are two extra options. go • listen • make • play • surf • take • watch

1 She …………………………………… shopping at the weekend.

6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verbs. There are two extra options. go • listen • make • play • surf • take • watch

2 I …………………………………… the Internet in the evening.

6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verbs. There are two extra options. go • listen • make • play • surf • take • watch

3 He …………………………………… the guitar.

6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verbs. There are two extra options. go • listen • make • play • surf • take • watch

4 They …………………………………… films on their computer.

6 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these verbs. There are two extra options. go • listen • make • play • surf • take • watch

5 I don’t like …………………………………… photos of people.

7 Read Kerry’s blog. Are these statements True (T), False (F) or is the information Not Mentioned (NM)?

1 Kerry teaches at a secondary school.T/F/NM

Hi! My name’s Kerry. I’m a teacher in a secondary school in France and I teach teenagers. And after school on Wednesdays, I run a club for students who want to learn extra English. The students who come are 12 to 15 years old and they do it because they want to take exams or so they can use English on holidays.

I love my job, but it isn’t easy! My students have a long day at school too and I teach them after that. There are 15 students in my club. We start at 4.30 and finish at 6.30 when we all leave for home! We have a break at about 5.30 and then we have a drink and something to eat, but we always speak English.

I don’t teach much grammar, but they learn a lot of new words in English. I ask questions and they answer. They speak in English all the time in the club and they do some homework for the next time. They usually do exercises and sometimes they read books or we go out to a museum or even the shopping centre. They like watching English films and listening to English music. I really like my students! We talk about TV, sports and other things they do in their free time. My job is really interesting. They speak good English now, too. Do you want to start an English club at your school, too? It’s great fun!

7 Read Kerry’s blog. Are these statements True (T), False (F) or is the information Not Mentioned (NM)?

2 Her class has five students. T/F/NM

Hi! My name’s Kerry. I’m a teacher in a secondary school in France and I teach teenagers. And after school on Wednesdays, I run a club for students who want to learn extra English. The students who come are 12 to 15 years old and they do it because they want to take exams or so they can use English on holidays.

I love my job, but it isn’t easy! My students have a long day at school too and I teach them after that. There are 15 students in my club. We start at 4.30 and finish at 6.30 when we all leave for home! We have a break at about 5.30 and then we have a drink and something to eat, but we always speak English.

I don’t teach much grammar, but they learn a lot of new words in English. I ask questions and they answer. They speak in English all the time in the club and they do some homework for the next time. They usually do exercises and sometimes they read books or we go out to a museum or even the shopping centre. They like watching English films and listening to English music. I really like my students! We talk about TV, sports and other things they do in their free time. My job is really interesting. They speak good English now, too. Do you want to start an English club at your school, too? It’s great fun!

7 Read Kerry’s blog. Are these statements True (T), False (F) or is the information Not Mentioned (NM)?

3 They all want to take English exams. T/F/NM

Hi! My name’s Kerry. I’m a teacher in a secondary school in France and I teach teenagers. And after school on Wednesdays, I run a club for students who want to learn extra English. The students who come are 12 to 15 years old and they do it because they want to take exams or so they can use English on holidays.

I love my job, but it isn’t easy! My students have a long day at school too and I teach them after that. There are 15 students in my club. We start at 4.30 and finish at 6.30 when we all leave for home! We have a break at about 5.30 and then we have a drink and something to eat, but we always speak English.

I don’t teach much grammar, but they learn a lot of new words in English. I ask questions and they answer. They speak in English all the time in the club and they do some homework for the next time. They usually do exercises and sometimes they read books or we go out to a museum or even the shopping centre. They like watching English films and listening to English music. I really like my students! We talk about TV, sports and other things they do in their free time. My job is really interesting. They speak good English now, too. Do you want to start an English club at your school, too? It’s great fun!

7 Read Kerry’s blog. Are these statements True (T), False (F) or is the information Not Mentioned (NM)?

4 The students don’t like grammar. T/F/NM

Hi! My name’s Kerry. I’m a teacher in a secondary school in France and I teach teenagers. And after school on Wednesdays, I run a club for students who want to learn extra English. The students who come are 12 to 15 years old and they do it because they want to take exams or so they can use English on holidays.

I love my job, but it isn’t easy! My students have a long day at school too and I teach them after that. There are 15 students in my club. We start at 4.30 and finish at 6.30 when we all leave for home! We have a break at about 5.30 and then we have a drink and something to eat, but we always speak English.

I don’t teach much grammar, but they learn a lot of new words in English. I ask questions and they answer. They speak in English all the time in the club and they do some homework for the next time. They usually do exercises and sometimes they read books or we go out to a museum or even the shopping centre. They like watching English films and listening to English music. I really like my students! We talk about TV, sports and other things they do in their free time. My job is really interesting. They speak good English now, too. Do you want to start an English club at your school, too? It’s great fun!

7 Read Kerry’s blog. Are these statements True (T), False (F) or is the information Not Mentioned (NM)?

5 The students don’t do homework. T/F/NM

Hi! My name’s Kerry. I’m a teacher in a secondary school in France and I teach teenagers. And after school on Wednesdays, I run a club for students who want to learn extra English. The students who come are 12 to 15 years old and they do it because they want to take exams or so they can use English on holidays.

I love my job, but it isn’t easy! My students have a long day at school too and I teach them after that. There are 15 students in my club. We start at 4.30 and finish at 6.30 when we all leave for home! We have a break at about 5.30 and then we have a drink and something to eat, but we always speak English.

I don’t teach much grammar, but they learn a lot of new words in English. I ask questions and they answer. They speak in English all the time in the club and they do some homework for the next time. They usually do exercises and sometimes they read books or we go out to a museum or even the shopping centre. They like watching English films and listening to English music. I really like my students! We talk about TV, sports and other things they do in their free time. My job is really interesting. They speak good English now, too. Do you want to start an English club at your school, too? It’s great fun!

7 Read Kerry’s blog. Are these statements True (T), False (F) or is the information Not Mentioned (NM)?

6 Kerry likes her job a lot. T/F/NM

Hi! My name’s Kerry. I’m a teacher in a secondary school in France and I teach teenagers. And after school on Wednesdays, I run a club for students who want to learn extra English. The students who come are 12 to 15 years old and they do it because they want to take exams or so they can use English on holidays.

I love my job, but it isn’t easy! My students have a long day at school too and I teach them after that. There are 15 students in my club. We start at 4.30 and finish at 6.30 when we all leave for home! We have a break at about 5.30 and then we have a drink and something to eat, but we always speak English.

I don’t teach much grammar, but they learn a lot of new words in English. I ask questions and they answer. They speak in English all the time in the club and they do some homework for the next time. They usually do exercises and sometimes they read books or we go out to a museum or even the shopping centre. They like watching English films and listening to English music. I really like my students! We talk about TV, sports and other things they do in their free time. My job is really interesting. They speak good English now, too. Do you want to start an English club at your school, too? It’s great fun!

Listen to a phone conversation between two friends. Choose the best answers, A, B or C.

1 The boy is ……… .

Listen to a phone conversation between two friends. Choose the best answers, A, B or C.

2 The girl has holidays ………

Listen to a phone conversation between two friends. Choose the best answers, A, B or C.

3 The girl sometimes plays ………

Listen to a phone conversation between two friends. Choose the best answers, A, B or C.

4 The girl’s next lesson is ………

Listen to a phone conversation between two friends. Choose the best answers, A, B or C.

5 The girl takes photos of people and ………

Listen again and complete the sentences with one word in each gap.

1 The girl’s afternoon lessons start at ……………………… o’clock.

Listen again and complete the sentences with one word in each gap.

2 The boy is not at school – he’s on ……………………… .

Listen again and complete the sentences with one word in each gap.

3 On Saturdays the boy plays ……………………… .

Listen again and complete the sentences with one word in each gap.

4 Mike plays football in ……………………… .

Listen again and complete the sentences with one word in each gap.

5 Photo club today is in the ……………………… and the park.