Grammar

Questions

There are two main methods of forming questions in English

1. Adding an extra auxiliary verb in front of the subject e.g.:

Statement: She works in a bank.

Question: Does she work in a bank? Where does she work?

Statement: They went home at 10.

Question: Did they go home at 10? When did they go home?

Remember: Use the main verb in its base form.

This method is used only in the Past Simple and Present Simple tenses when the main verb is not `be' or a modal.

2. Inversion of the modal verb or the auxiliary verb with the subject e.g.:

Statement: She is standing at the bus stop.

Question: Is she standing at the bus stop? Where is she standing?

Statement: He can drive a lorry

Question: Can he drive a lorry? What can he drive?

Remember: Keep the form of the main verb.

Be careful: Some auxiliary verbs can also work as full verbs e.g.:

Statement: They have a lot of money.

Question: Do they have a lot of money? (NOT: Have they a lot of money?)

Statement: She does shopping.

Question: Does she do shopping? (NOT: Does she shopping?)

Practice 1

Make questions about the underlined information. When there is `I' use `you' in the question. (Uzupełnij pytania dotyczące podkreślonych informacji. Gdy w twierdzeniu występuje pierwsza osoba, w pytaniu użyj drugiej.)

1. I wash my hair three times a week. How often …………………………?

2. She is wearing her black shoes now. What …………………………?

3. Mary is talking to her boss at the moment. Who …………………………?

4. I work every day from 9 o'clock until 5:00. How long …………………………?

5. This morning he brushed his teeth. What …………………………?

6. Lee worked in a bank from 1987 to 1992. Where …………………………?

7. It stopped raining at noon. What time …………………………?

8. They did a lot of housework yesterday. What …………………………?

9. They have got a villa in the country. Where …………………………?

10. Linda got married when she was 23. What …………………………?

11. Ann went to the movies three times last week. Where …………………………?

12. Mr Wood came to work by taxi. How …………………………?

13. I watched TV with my family. Who …………………………?

14. She was a professional footballer. Who …………………………?

15. I am very good at small talk. What …………………………?

16. It was dark, so I switched on the light. Why …………………………?

17. The concert began at 7:30. What time …………………………?

18. The president was killed last Sunday afternoon. When …………………………?

19. I could swim when I was three. What …………………………?

20. Jack should study harder. How …………………………?

Practice 2

Complete the questions with one of the words. (Uzupełnij pytania jednym z podanych słów.)

1. (Do / Have / Should) you got a dog?

2. (Are / Do / Have) you watching TV at the moment?

3. (Are / Can / Have) you swim?

4. (Have / Do / Are) you work in a bank?

5. (Will / Are / Do) you going to a party next weekend?

6. (Will / Should / Did) you go shopping yesterday?

7. (Do / Will / Have) you be at work tomorrow?

8. (Is / Does / Has) your husband having a drink now?

9. What (could / would / must) you like to drink?

10. How often (have / do / does) your mother go to the cinema?

11. What (has / was / could) your best friend doing yesterday at 10 in the morning?

12. What (have / were / are) you been doing so far?

13. When you arrived at the station, (has / was / had) the train already left?

14. (Has / Had / Is) she lost her wallet? She can't find it anywhere.

15. (Has / Is / Can) the road being repaired?

Practice 3

Put the words in the correct order to make questions. Poukładaj wyrazy w odpowiedniej kolejności aby powstało pytanie.)

1. you / tomorrow / going / are / to / work

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2. jacket / in / did / Taiwan / buy / you / this

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3. home / this / will / evening / you / be

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4. night / the / how / party / was / last

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5. fly / plane / 500 / an / can / this / miles / hour

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6. shouldn't / why / drink / I / alcohol

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7. have / a / did / you / nice / holiday

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8. like / party / come / you / would / to / a / to

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9. your / gone / have / friends / where

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10. were / doing / twelve / what / you / at / o'clock

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Text

Read the text and do the exercises below. (Przeczytaj tekst i zrób ćwiczenia poniżej)

Gweru and Midlands

Gweru, established in 1894, is the capital of the Midlands Province and an important communications and administrative centre. The city is a major industrial centre and home of some of Zimbabwe's major factories producing shoes, glassware, metal alloys and a variety of dairy products. Because of its geographical position it is the most central city in the country and is an important road and rail junction.

Gweru is the home of the Midlands Museum which specializes in military history. Although the museum is the smallest in the country it has a unique quality. There are exhibits displaying weapons used in the wars of liberation from 1896 to 1980 as well as military materials from both world wars. The museum is divided into an army gallery, an airforce gallery, and a military history gallery. Gweru has an active modern theatre.

Each urban centre in the Midlands offers a choice of hotel accommodation, and there are numerous caravan and camping parks. Golf clubs and other sports organizations welcome visitors.

Lying to the southeast of Gweru are the Nalatale Ruins, an ancient walled settlement. Nearby are the Dhlo Dhlo Ruins, one of the most beautifully constructed ruins in Zimbabwe. Although small and considerably damaged by treasure-seeking vandals, these two ruins are probably the most attractive in the country and well worth seeing.

Within the Midlands are the Ngezi and Sebakwe recreational parks, both created around small lakes that offer a quiet, scenic retreat to the visitor. Camping and caravan sites are fully furnished. National Parks accommodation are available at Ngezi.

Exercise 1

Choose the correct answer for each question according to the text (Wybierz prawidłową odpowiedź w oparciu o informacje zawarte w tekście).

1. What is the capital of the Midlands Province?

a) Ngezi

b) Gweru

c) Nalatale

2. What is produced in Gweru?

a) milk and metal products

b) military products and shoes

c) railway equipment and glasses

3. Where is Gweru located?

a) in the southeast of the country

b) in the centre of the country

c) in the north of the country

4. What does the Midlands Museum display?

a) weapons used in the First and Second World Wars

b) the ruins of ancient settlements

c) modern military equipment

5. How many galleries are in the Midlands Museum?

a) two

b) three

c) four

6. Dlo Dlo Ruins are:

a) very beautiful

b) near a lake

c) fully furnished

7. Who damaged the Nalatale and Dhlo Dhlo Ruins?

a) tourists

b) treasure seekers

c) soldiers during the war

Exercise 2

Match the words and their translations. (Dopasuj słowa do ich tłumaczeń.)

1. established .......... a) miejsce odpoczynku

2. alloys .......... b) stopy (metali)

3. variety .......... c) różnorodność

4. dairy .......... d) założony

5. junction .......... e) węzeł

6. exhibits .......... f) wyposażony

7. displaying .......... g) zakwaterowanie

8. accommodation .......... h) mleczny

9. ancient .......... i) skarb

10. settlement .......... j) eksponaty

11. considerably .......... k) pokazujący

12. treasure .......... l) starożytny

13. scenic .......... m) poważnie, znacznie

14. retreat .......... n) malowniczy

15. furnished .......... o) osada

Vocabulary

Travelling and holidays

Practice 1

Choose the correct alternative for each sentence. (Wybierz prawidłowe słowo, aby uzupełnić zdanie.)

1. You have to .......... (check / book / board) your holiday at least 3 months in advance.

2. When you arrive at the airport, go to the .......... (check-in / take-off / duty-free) desk where they weigh your luggage.

3. When you go through passport control, wait in the .......... (overhead locker / baggage reclaim / departure lounge) before you board the plane.

4. When you arrive at your hotel, .......... (check in / tip / order) at the reception.

5. Many people go on a .......... (cruising / customs / sightseeing) tour of a town, usually in a bus.

6. If you go to Scotland, it is .......... (worth / hire / included) spending a few days in Glasgow.

7. If you want to travel round a bit, you should .......... (lift / rent /guide) a car.

8. Many people spend their holidays in seaside .......... (resorts / tans / statues).

9. If you like .......... (sunbathing / strolling / sunburning) , you should use suntan lotion to protect your skin.

10. Interesting places are usually .......... (full / packed / cosmopolitan) with tourists in the summer.

Practice 2

Put the activities in the correct order . (Poukładaj zdania w odpowiedniej kolejności.)

1. We queue for tickets. ..........

2. We make a reservation. ..........

3. We go by train. ..........

4. We buy a train ticket. ..........

5. We go sightseeing. ..........

6. We go back home. ..........

7. We take a taxi to the hotel. ..........

8. We plan our journey. ..........

9. We stay at the hotel. ..........

10. We arrive at our destination. ..........

Vocabulary from the unit

accommodation - zakwaterowanie

alloys - stopy (metalu)

ancient - starożytny

available - dostępny

baggage reclaim - miejsce odbioru bagażu

board - wejść na pokład

book - rezerwować

check in - zgłaszać się do odprawy, meldować się

check-in desk - miejsce odprawy biletowo-bagażowej

considerably - poważnie, znacząco

customs - kontrola celna

dairy - mleczny

displaying - pokazujący

divided - podzielony

duty-free - wolnocłowe

established - założony

exhibits - eksponaty

glassware - wyroby szklane

junction - węzeł

lorry - ciężarówka

major- główny

numerous - liczny

overhead locker - szafka na bagaż podręczny nad siedzeniami w samolocie

queue - stać w kolejce

rent - wypożyczyć

resort - miejscowość wypoczynkowa

seek - szukać

settlement - osada

sightseeing - zwiedzanie

strolling - spacerowanie

sunbathing - opalanie

take-off - start samolotu

tan - opalenizna

tip - dawać napiwek

treasure - skarb

variety - różnorodność

weapon - broń

LESSON 30 - answer key

Grammar

Practice 1

1. I wash my hair three times a week. How often do you wash your hair?

2. She is wearing her black shoes now. What is she wearing now?

3. Mary is talking to her boss at the moment. Who is Mary talking to at the moment?

4. I work every day from 9 o'clock until 5:00. How long do you work every day?

5. This morning he brushed his teeth. What did he brush this morning?

6. Lee worked in a bank from 1987 to 1992. Where did Lee work from 1987 to 1992?

7. It stopped raining at noon. What time did it stop raining?

8. They did a lot of housework yesterday. What did they do yesterday?

9. They have got a villa in the country. Where have they got a villa?

10. Linda got married when she was 23. What did Linda do when she was 23?

11. Ann went to the movies last week. Where did Ann go last week?

12. Mr Wood came to work by taxi. How did Mr Wood come to work?

13. I watched TV with my family. Who did you watch TV with?

14. She was a professional footballer. Who was she?

15. I am very good at small talk. What are you very good at?

16. It was dark, so I switched on the light. Why did you switch on the light?

17. The concert began at 7:30. What time did the concert begin?

18. The president was killed last Sunday afternoon. When was the president killed?

19. I could swim when I was three. What could you do when you were three?

20. Jack should study harder. How should Jack study?

Practice 2

1. Have you got a dog?

2. Are you watching TV at the moment?

3. Can you swim?

4. Do you work in a bank?

5. Are you going to a party next weekend?

6. Did you go shopping yesterday?

7. Will you be at work tomorrow?

8. Is your husband having a drink now?

9. What would you like to drink?

10. How often does your mother go to the cinema?

11. What was your best friend doing yesterday at 10 in the morning?

12. What have you been doing so far?

13. When you arrived at the station, had the train already left?

14. Has she lost her wallet? She can't find it anywhere.

15. Is the road is being repaired?

Practice 3

1. Are you going to work tomorrow?

2. Did you buy this jacket in Taiwan?

3. Will you be at home this evening?

4. How was the party last night?

5. Can this plane fly 500 miles an hour?

6. Why shouldn't I drink alcohol?

7. Did you have a nice holiday?

8. Would you like to come to a party?

9. Where have your friends gone?

10. What were you doing at twelve o'clock?

Text

Exercise I

1 b, 2 a, 3 b, 4 a, 5 b, 6 a, 7 b

Exercise II

1 d, 2 b, 3 c, 4 h, 5 e, 6 j, 7 k, 8 g, 9 l, 10 o, 11 m, 12 i, 13 n, 14 a, 15 f

Vocabulary

Practice 1

1. You have to book your holiday at least 3 months in advance.

2. When you arrive at the airport, go to the check-in desk where they weigh your luggage.

3. When you go through passport control, wait in the departure lounge before you board the plane.

4. When you arrive at your hotel, check in at the reception.

5. Many people go on a sightseeing tour of a town, usually in a bus.

6. If you go to Scotland, it is worth spending a few days in Glasgow.

7. If you want to travel round a bit, you should rent a car.

8. Many people spend their holidays in seaside resorts.

9. If you like sunbathing, you should use suntan lotion to protect your skin.

10. Interesting places are usually packed with tourists in the summer.

Practice 2

8, 2, 1, 4, 3, 7, 10, 9, 5, 6

1. We plan our journey.

2. We make a reservation.

3. We queue for tickets.

4. We buy a train ticket.

5. We go by train.

6. We take a taxi to the hotel.

7. We arrive at our destination.

8. We stay at the hotel.

9. We go sightseeing.

10. We go back home.

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