Look at these sentences.Try to answer them.
*Correct the verb between bracket.
1. 
The answer:
1.cleaned 2. did 3. lived 4.given 5. rained 6. met
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SB page 45 / exercise 1:
The Past Simple (affirmative)
1 In pairs, find the six verbs in the Past Simple in the text on page 44. Then fill in the table.
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Verb in the past simple |
Infinitive form of the verb |
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voted |
To vote |
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Received |
To receive |
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constructed |
To construct |
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disappeared |
To disappear |
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rediscovered |
To rediscover |
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gained |
To gain |
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rediscovered |
To rediscover |
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gained |
To gain |
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SB page 45 /Exercise 2:
Listen to the -ed endings of these verbs. Then in pairs, put them in the corresponding column.
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*Pronunciation rules: • The past of regular verbs ending in voiced sounds (/b/, /g/, /v/, /l/, /m/, /n/, /ð/, /dz/, /t∫/, all vowels) is pronounced /d/. • The past of regular verbs ending in voiceless sounds (/p/,/k/, /s/, /z/, /∫/, /Ð/) is pronounced /t/. • The past of regular verbs ending in /t/ and /d/ is pronounced /id/. |
| /d/ | /t/ | /id/ |
| explored/ used, lived, disappeared, received | worked /liked |
interested / voted |
The answer is in the red color.
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Unit 4/ Wonders of the ancient world
Activity book
AB page 36 /exercise 2:
The Past Simple (affirmative and negative) to be
2 Underline the correct form of the verbs.
a. Babylon was/were an ancient city in Iraq.
b. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon was/were a world wonder.
c. They was/were on the Euphrates River.
d. The gardens was/were full of beautiful trees and plants.
e. The building was/were in the shape of a rectangle.
The answer: 2. a. was b. were c. were d. were e. was
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AB page 36 /exercise 3:
The Past Simple (affirmative) regular verbs
3 Write the regular verbs in brackets in the Past Simple. My grandfather was an archaeologist. He (1) (like)__________ to travel a lot. He often (2)___________ (study) ancient cities. He (3)____________ (explore) different places in order to learn about their history. My father sometimes (4) _________(help) him. Together they (5) _________(discover) new lands and cities.
The answer: 1. liked 2. studied 3. explored 4. helped 5. Discovered
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AB page 37 /exercise 4
The Past Simple (negative and interrogative) to be
4 Complete the questions then answer them.
a. Was Petra one of the ancient wonders of the world? No, it wasn’t.
b. the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Jordan?
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c. the Great Pyramid of Giza a tomb for kings?
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d. Pharaohs the kings of England?
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e. many of the ancient wonders of the world destroyed?
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The answer :
a. Was Petra one of the ancient wonders of the world? No, it wasn’t.
b. Were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon in Jordan? No, they weren’t.
c. Was the Great Pyramid of Giza a tomb for kings? Yes, it was.
d. Were Pharaohs the kings of England? No, they weren’t.
e. Were many of the ancient wonders of the world destroyed? Yes, they were.
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AB page37 /exercise 5
Pronunciation
Listen to these verbs and write them in the correct column. Then repeat them.
| discovered /helped/ started/ walked /attracted/ used/ finished/ wanted/ constructed |
The answer:
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/d/ |
/t/ |
/id/ |
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discovered |
helped |
started |
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used |
walked |
attracted |
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finished |
wanted |
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constructed |
Second section
Grammar /page 38 /exercise 1:
The Past Simple (affirmative) to be and regular verbs
1. Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
This is the city of Jerash. It ________________(1) (look) different in ancient times. There (2) ___________(be) a few buildings then. There_____________ (3) (be) also many markets in the ancient city. People ______________(4) (walk) through these streets to buy and sell things. Ancient Jerash (5)______________ (be) very beautiful.
The answer: 1. looked 2. were 3. were 4. walked 5. Was
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AB page 38 /exercise 2:
Write the verbs in the correct column.
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like /arrive / work / study/ live /need/ travel /enjoy /stop /walk |
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+ -d |
+ -ed |
Y + -ed |
Y +-ied |
+ -led/ + -ped |
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liked |
worked |
enjoyed |
studied |
travelled |
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arrived |
needed |
stopped |
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lived |
walked |
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AB page 38 /exercise 3:
The Past Simple (interrogative)
3 Use the cues to make and answer questions about the ancient and new wonders of the world.
a.archaeologists / build ancient cities? Did archaeologists build ancient cities? No, they didn’t
b. archaeologists / find ancient citie
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c. world wonders / special places?
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d.all the ancient wonders / last till today?
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e.all the ancient wonders / last till today?
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f. be / Petra / vote one of the new world wonders?
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The answer:
a. Did archaeologists build ancient cities? No, they didn’t.
b. Did archaeologists find ancient cities? Yes, they did.
c. Were world wonders special places? Yes, they were.
d. Did all the ancient wonders last till today? No, they didn’t.
e. Was Petra voted one of the new world wonders? Yes, it was.
SB page 64
The Past Simple (negative and interrogative)
Exercise7:Complete these sentences about the passage on page 44 with Did/did not/didn’t
The answer: 1. did not/didn’t; 2. did not/didn’t; 3. Did; 4. Did; 5. did; 6. did
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Exercise 8 : Complete this passage with the verbs from the list. Then, listen and check your answers.
| decided / didn't last /were / voted / was / started |
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The answer: 1. did not/didn’t; 2. did not/didn’t; 3. Did; 4. Did; 5. did; 6. did
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Exercise 9 :▼ Over to you . . . In pairs, ask and answer questions about ancient wonders of the world
Audioscript
The ancient wonders of the world were some of the most beautiful places ever built. Many of them didn’t last to the present day. That’s why people recently started to search for new wonders that we can still visit now. They decided to choose the best monuments and locations of the modern world. Many people voted online for their favourite place. The city of Petra in Jordan was one of the places people chose.
The answer:1. were; 2. didn’t last; 3. started; 4. decided; 5. voted; 6. was
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AB page 39:
The Past Simple (affirmative, negative and Interrogative)
Exercise 4:
Use the words in brackets to complete the questions. Then answer them.
a. Where (people / vote) for Petra? – online Where did people vote for Petra? People voted for Petra online.
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b. When (archaeologists / discover) Petra? – in the 1800s
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c. Why (people / search) for new wonders? – many of the ancient wonders / disappear ___________________________________________________________________
d. What (people / use) to build the cities of Jordan? – the materials around them
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e. (Petra / be) one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world? – No
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The answer:
a. Where did people vote for Petra? People voted for Petra online.
b. When did archaeologists discover Petra? Archaeologists discovered Petra in the 1800s.
c. Why did people search for new wonders? Because many of the ancient wonders disappeared.
d. What did people use to build the cities of Jordan? They used the materials around them.
e. Was Petra one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world? No, it wasn’t
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Exercise 5 :
Write sentences using the Past Simple.
a. ancient wonders / stay the same or change over the years? Did ancient wonders stay the same or change over the years?____________________________________________________________________
b. ancient wonders / change ✓ stay the same ✗ Ancient wonders changed over the years. They didn’t stay the same.
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c. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon / be an ancient wonder or a new wonder?
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d. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon / ancient wonder ✓ new wonder ✗
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e. Pyramids / be tombs for kings or ordinary people?
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f. Pyramids / tombs for kings ✓ tombs for ordinary people ✗
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The answer:
a.Did ancient wonders stay the same or change over the years?
b. Ancient wonders changed over the years. They didn’t stay the same.
c. Were the Hanging Gardens of Babylon an ancient wonder or a new wonder?
d. The Hanging Gardens of Babylon were an ancient wonder. They weren’t a new wonder.
e. Were Pyramids tombs for kings or ordinary people?
f. Pyramids were tombs for kings. They weren’t tombs for ordinary people
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Page 40 /Exercise 6:
Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
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The Great Wall of China The Great Wall of China (1)___________ (not be) an ancient wonder of the world. People (2) __________(vote) for it as a new wonder in 2007. It (3) _______(attract) thousands of tourists each year. Chinese people (4)__________ (start) to build the stone wall to protect the northern borders of China in the 5th century BC. A part of this wall was built by the first emperor of China but only a little of that wall (5) ___________(last). |
The answer: 1. was not / wasn’t 2. voted 3. attracted 4. started 5. lasted
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Page 40 / Exercise 7:
Use these notes to write a paragraph.
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The Colosseum The Romans (start) to build the colosseum in 72 CE under the emperor Vespasian. They (use) it for entertainment such as sports competitions. The Roman emperor (welcome) people to enjoy the shows. The colosseum (be) also a place for workshops and a fortress too. In summer 2010, the underground passageways that people used in the past (open) to the public. _____________________________________ ____________________________________ ___________________________________ ___________________________________ |
The answer:
The romans started to build the colosseum in 72 CE under the emperor Vespasian. They used it for entertainment such as sports competitions. The Roman emperor welcomed people to enjoy the shows. The colosseum was also a place for workshops and a fortress too. In summer 2010, the underground passageways that people used in the past opened to the public.
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VOCABULARY CORNER
Page 41 /Exercise 8:
Read the clues 1–6 and write the words horizontally in the puzzle. You are given the first letter
1 The Great Wall of China is a new wonder. 2 People from all over the world for Petra.
3 An old building that is important.
4 A triangle-shaped building.
5The Hanging of Babylon were one of the ancient world wonders.
6 To find something that people did not know about before. 9 Read vertically the word for number
7. Write its clue.
7__________________________________
The answer:
1.world 2. voted 3.monumrnt 4.pyramids 5.gardens 6. discover
7.Wonder