Exercises of Activity Book

First section

Vocabulary

1 Match the words with their definitions.

1. Explorer: (d) someone who travels through an area about which little is known.
2. Cattle: (e) animals such as cows, kept for meat or milk.
3. Herb: (a) small plant used for food or medicine.
4. To inspire: (b) to make someone feel they want to do something.
5. Tough: (c) able to deal with difficult situations.

Grammar

2 Circle the correct form of the verbs.

Modern Australia (1) is a mix of local and European tradition. To understand Australian culture, it (2) is helpful to learn about its history. Australia (3) is home to two groups of native people the Aborigines and the Torres Strait Islanders. Australian traditions (4) bring together ancient practices with public holidays in England. For example, both Australian and British people (5) celebrate the Queen's Birthday in June.

The Present Continuous

3 Choose the correct form of the verbs.

1. What TV programme ….. you ….?

1. are/film
2. is/filming
3. are/filming

2. She …. a video about the life of a famous explorer.

1. am watching
2. is watching
3. are watching

3. How …. the Nyangatom tribe ….?

1. is/surviving
2. be/surviving
3. am/surviving

4. We …. a day with an explorer.

1. are spend
2. is spending
3. are spending

5. …. you …. to become an explorer?

1. Is/planning
2. Am/planning
3. Are/planning

The Present Simple and the Present Continuous

4 Rami does the same things at the same time every Friday, but this Friday he's at his grandparents'. Compare his diary and write sentences.

1. Rami usually gets up at 8 a.m., but today he's getting up at 7.30 am.
2. Rami usually has breakfast at 8.30 a.m., but today he's having breakfast at 8 am.
3. Rami usually does his homework at 9 a.m., but today he's visiting his aunts.
4. Rami usually goes to Friday prayer with his father at 12 p.m., but today he's going to Friday prayer with his grandfather.
5. Rami usually visits his aunts at 2.30 p.m., but today he's cooking a traditional meal with his grandmother.
6. Rami usually has dinner with his family at 7.30 p.m., but today he's looking at old photos with his grandparents.