English File B1 – Unit 2

1. Complete the time expressions with for or since.

Example: for many years

2 Complete the conversations. Use the verbs in brackets in the present perfect simple or the past simple.

Example: I’ve been to South America, but I’ve never been (not / be) to Peru.

Vicky How long 1________ (you / know) Chris?

Leo Well, we 2________ (meet) in 2016 and we’ve been good friends ever since.

Doctor What seems to be the problem?

Jim I 3________ (fall) over playing basketball. I think I 4________ (break) this finger.

Anne 5________ (you / remember) to pay that money into the bank?

Jo Yes, it went in this morning.

Brian 6________ (you / ever / borrow) anyone’s car?

Paul Yes, I borrowed my sister’s and I had an accident!

Bob Hi, can I speak to Javier, please?

Diane I’m sorry, he 7________ (just / go) out.

Choose the correct word or phrase.

Example: You’ve been working / worked hard for months – you need a holiday.
Answer: been working

1 I’ve had / been having the same bank account since I was a student.

2 How long have you been saving up / do you save up for a car?

3 Don’t worry. She hasn’t been crying / cried – she’s got a cold.

4 I’ve known / been knowing him for years.

5 She’s been planning / planned her visit to Uganda for years.

6 He’s learning / been learning English for three years now.

7 I’ve disliked / been disliking courgettes since I was a child.

Write the synonym.

Example: very tasty - delicious

5 Complete the sentences with the correct preposition.

Example: Can I pay by credit card?

Complete the sentences with the correct word(s).

Example: I hope my boss will raise my salary soon.

a)charge b)raise c)afford

Dave still __________ me the £50 I lent him last week.

I ________ a lot of money from my grandfather when he died last year.

She’s going to ________ some of her salary every month.

I pay my ________ each month.

I’m sure you’ll ________ a lot of money selling toys in this market.

My parents ________ me money so I could buy a house.

I don’t want to ________ money on gadgets I don’t need.

If you want to start your own business, you might need a ________ from a bank.

Write the stressed syllabe.

Example:  mort | gage

Example: 

Jessica visited Nigeria ______
A. occasionally  B. to visit her father   C. to see her family  √

Read the article again. Mark the sentences T(true) or F (false)
Example:
When Jessica Matthews was 17 she visited Nigeria for the first time  F

Imagine you are writing in your diary or updating your status on a social media site about today (140-180 words). Answer the questions: 

• How are you feeling?
• What did you do when you got up?
• What have you done today?
• What haven't  you done yet?

Mark the sentences T (true) or F (false)

Listen to five conversations. Choose the correct answer A,B or C