Making questions

The so called Wh- questions start with: What?, Where?, When?, Why?, Who?, How? Most of these questions are formed with a tense marker (do, did, was, will, has, etc.) Eg. How did you travel to Greece? By bus. Who has never done it? Tom.

Subject questions - if a question in answered with the subject, it has a form of a sentence

Eg. Mark went to France. -> Who went to France? (not Who did go to France)

Question tags are short questions at the end of a sentence used to confirm the information

Question tags are contrary to the statements - if the statement is affirmative, question tag is negative eg. You met John, didn't you?

If the statement is negative, question tag is positive eg. We haven't met, have we?

The question tag for a sentence starting with Let's… is shall we?

Eg. Let's meet on Monday, shall we?

1. Write questions to the underlined parts of sentences. (Utwórz pytania do podkreślonych części zdań)

1. On Monday Tom went to London with Mary by bus to visit their relatives

………………………………………………………………………………..?

2. On Monday Tom went to London with Mary by bus to visit their relatives

………………………………………………………………………………..?

3. On Monday Tom went to London with Mary by bus to visit their relatives

………………………………………………………………………………..?

4. On Monday Tom went to London with Mary by bus to visit their relatives

………………………………………………………………………………..?

5. On Monday Tom went to London with Mary by bus to visit their relatives

………………………………………………………………………………..?

6. On Monday Tom went to London with Mary by bus to visit their relatives

………………………………………………………………………………..?

7. Sarah has never been to the seaside because she can't swim

………………………………………………………………………………..?

8. Sarah has never been to the seaside because she can't swim

………………………………………………………………………………..?

9. Sarah has never been to the seaside because she can't swim

………………………………………………………………………………..?

10. Laura will do the cleaning in the office in the afternoon

………………………………………………………………………………..?

11. Laura will do the cleaning in the office in the afternoon

………………………………………………………………………………..?

12. Laura will do the cleaning in the office in the afternoon

………………………………………………………………………………..?

13. Laura will do the cleaning in the office in the afternoon

………………………………………………………………………………..?

14. Tom and Jill are getting married in June

………………………………………………………………………………..?

15. Tom and Jill are getting married in June

………………………………………………………………………………..?

2. Write correct question tags to the sentence. (dopisz krótkie przepytania do poniższych zdań)

1. She is not going to come, ………………?

2. He will be ready by tomorrow, ………………?

3. I have always trusted you, ………………?

4. We didn't break it, ………………?

5. Let's go to the cinema, ………………?

6. The don't know anything, ………………?

7. She can't speak Spanish, ………………?

8. She said she would do it, ………………?

9. We are going to be there on time, ………………?

10. He knows how to get here, ………………?

11. Let's see if we can do it alone, ………………?

12. The key won't open the door, ………………?

13. You have to do it, ………………?

14. She is working in the garden, ………………?

15. You aren't proud of yourself, ………………?

III. Complete the sentences with words connected with media and film (Uzupełnij zdania wyrazami związanymi z mediami i filmem)

1. It was a long film and the p………… was too complicated for me to follow

2. The film was a real b………… success. It earned millions of dollars

3. The movie was not too interesting but the c…………was excellent, all big stars were employed

4. It was an expensive production because of numerous s…………like explosions and volcanic eruptions

5. Many s………… took part in dangerous scenes like jumping out from high buildings of car crashes.

6. The action of the movie is s………… in 19^th century London

7. All the most beautiful scenes were filmed not in a studio but on l…………in Africa

8. This scene was s………… in a pub especially created for the movie

9. The most important person in making a film is the d…………

10. Some programs on TV are b…………live from various places

11. There are two types of newspapers quality press which is serious and t…………which deal with recent gossips

12. Sometimes a film on TV is interrupted by c…………in the most interesting moment

13. Children enjoy watching c…………like Spiderman or Finding Nemo

14. A program where many famous people are invited to discuss some issues is called a t………… …………

15. At the end of the news there is usually a weather f…………when we find out if it is going to be sunny or rainy tomorrow.

IV. Read the text and decide which statements are true (T) and which ones are false (F) Przeczytaj tekst i zdecyduj które stwierdzenia są prawdziwe a które fałszywe.

With tape cassettes becoming a thing of the past and the popularity of CDs decreasing each year, the way we buy music is rapidly evolving.
The latest development in music download technology was revealed when a mobile phone company announced it's plans to release the first "mobile only" pop single next month. The debut track by an Anglo-Italian five-piece band known as Planet Funk will only be available to those who own a third-generation mobile phone, and is the latest attempt by record companies and bands to revive the flagging singles market.
The mobile phone company 3 will release 'Stop Me' to 3.5 million customers on it's network. This comes after 'Crazy' by Gnarls Barkley made pop music history when it reached the number one spot by download sales alone. Around a fifth of these sales were through mobile phone downloads.
Alex Neri, of Planet Funk, said: "Releasing Stop Me on 3 makes perfect sense for us. People's musical habits are changing and millions of people now effectively have a record shop in their pocket 24 hours a day.
"We're really excited to be the first band releasing a single this way in the UK."
The single 'Stop Me' will be released on 8th May 2006. Focus 11/04/2006

1. The popularity of CDs is falling

2. The pop single will be available only by mobile download

3. Planet Funk consists of three musicians

4. Everybody who has a mobile phone will be able to download the song

5. The song's title is `Crazy'

6. Planet Funk will be the first song available for mobile download

V. Match the phrases with their translations. Połącz wyrażenia z ich tłumaczeniem

1. decreasing

2. rapidly evolve

3. revealed

4. announce

5. release

6. five-piece band

7. available

8. attempt

9. revive the flagging market

10. number one spot

1. wypuszczać

2. ukazać

3. dostępny

4. numer jeden na liście

5. spadający / zmniejszający się

6. ogłaszać

7. kwintet

8. szybko rozwijać się

9. przywrócić do życia słabnący rynek

10. próba

VI. Read the biography and write down questions about the missing information. (Przeczytaj biografię i napisz pytania dotyczące brakujących informacji.

William Shakespeare was born in 1.………., in England in 2………. While his exact birth date is unknown, it is most often celebrated on 3………, the feast of St. His parents, John and Mary Arden Shakespeare, had 4………children.
    Shakespeare's father was a 5………. He was also a quite famous political figure. He died in 6………, leaving little land to William.
     William Shakespeare attended a very good grammar school in Stratford-upon- Avon. His instructors were 7………, and his studies were primarily in Latin.

   In 1582 at 18 years of age, Shakespeare married 8………, a lady seven or eight years older than he from Shottery, a village a mile from Stratford. 9……… was born in 1583, followed by twins in 1585. Their names were 10……….

        Shakespeare retired from theatre in 11……… and returned to Stratford. In 1613 the 12………burned down. Shakespeare died on April 23, 1616 and was buried in the 13………in Stratford. He is the most famous playwright in British history. He wrote comedies and one of them, 14………, appeared on stage as early as 1594. He also wrote 15……… which appeared in 1609. But without doubt his most famous tragedy is 16………, which was published in 1597.

1. Where………………………………………………….?

2. When ………………………………………………….?

3. …………………………………………………………?

4. …………………………………………………………?

5. …………………………………………………………?

6. …………………………………………………………?

7. …………………………………………………………?

8. …………………………………………………………?

9. …………………………………………………………?

10. …………………………………………………………?

11. …………………………………………………………?

12. …………………………………………………………?

13. …………………………………………………………?

14. …………………………………………………………?

15. …………………………………………………………?

VII. Complete the gaps in Shakespeare's biography with the information. (Uzupełnij tekst brakującymi informacjami)

1601 1564 1610 their first daughter

Stradford-upon-Avon Globe Theatre Romeo and Juliet

sonnets Oxford graduates Hamnet and Judith

Anne Hathaway 7 April 23 Comedy of Errors

Church of the Holy Trinity glove-maker

KEY

I.

1. When did Tom go with Mary to London?

2. Who went to London with Mary?

3. Where did Tom go with Mary?

4. Who did Tom go to London with?

5. How did Tom go with Mary to London?

6. Why did Tom go with Mary to London?

7. Who has never been to the seaside?

8. Where has Sarah never been to?

9. Why has Sarah never been to the seaside?

10. Who will do the cleaning in the office?

11. What will Laura do in the office?

12. Where will Laura do the cleaning?

13. When will Laura do the cleaning?

14. Who is getting married in June?

15. When are Tom and Jill getting married?

II.

1. She is not going to come, is she?

2. He will be ready by tomorrow, won't he?

3. I have always trusted you, haven't I?

4. We didn't break it, did we?

5. Let's go to the cinema, shall we?

6. The don't know anything, do they?

7. She can't speak Spanish, can she?

8. She said she would do it, didn't she?

9. We are going to be there on time, aren't we?

10. He knows how to get here, doesn't he?

11. Let's see if we can do it alone, shall we?

12. The key won't open the door, will it?

13. You have to do it, don't you?

14. She is working in the garden, isn't she?

15. You aren't proud of yourself, are you?

III.

1. It was a long film and the plot was too complicated for me to follow

2. The film was a real box-office success. It earned millions of dollars

3. The movie was not too interesting but the cast was excellent, all big stars were employed

4. It was an expensive production because of numerous special effects like explosions and volcanic eruptions

5. Many stuntmen took part in dangerous scenes like jumping out from high buildings of car crashes.

6. The action of the movie is set in 19^th century London

7. All the most beautiful scenes were filmed not in a studio but on location in Africa

8. This scene was shot in a pub especially created for the movie

9. The most important person in making a film is the director

10. Some programs on TV are broadcast live from various places

11. There are two types of newspapers quality press which is serious and tabloids which deal with recent gossips

12. Sometimes a film on TV is interrupted by commercials in the most interesting moment

13. Children enjoy watching cartoons like Spiderman or Finding Nemo

14. A program where many famous people are invited to discuss some issues is called a talk show

15. At the end of the news there is usually a weather forecast when we find out if it is going to be sunny or rainy tomorrow.

IV

1. T

2. T

3. F

4. F

5. F

6. F

V.

1. e

2. h

3. b

4. f

5. a

6. g

7. c

8. j

9. i

10. d

VI.

1. Where was Shakespeare born?

2. When was he born?

3. When is his birthday celebrated?

4. How many children did his parents have?

5. What was his father's job?

6. When did his father die?

7. Who were his instructors?

8. Who did he marry?

9. Who was born in 1582?

10. What were the twins' names?

11. When did Shakespeare retire?

12. What burnt down in 1613?

13. Where is he buried?

14. Which comedy appeared on stage in 1594?

15. What did he also write?

16. What is his most famous tragedy?

VII.

1. Stradford-upon-Avon

2. 1564

3. April 23

4. 7

5. glove-maker

6. 1601

7. Oxford graduates

8. Anne Hathaway

9. their firs daughter

10. Hamnet and Judith

11. 1610

12. Globe Theatre

13. Church of the Holy Trinity

14. Comedy of Errors

15. sonnets

16. Romeo and Juliet

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