TASK 1
1. Helen doesn't believe in ghosts.
2. Petra looks upset because she has lost her lucky charm.
3. The kids are watching TV at the moment.
4. Owen hasn't seen a fireworks display before.
5. Kate is tired. She has been working since morning.
6. The Earth goes round the Sun.
7. The coffee smells good.
8. Look. Your mum is watering tomatoes in the vegetable garden.
9. We haven't finished our history project yet.
10. Kim has never been abroad.
TASK 2
Fill in the gaps with past/present participles formed from the words in bold.
1. Imagine how exciting it would be to visit the Rio Carnival.
2. It was a really boring party. No one liked it.
3. It's so annoying when people talk on their mobile phones when they drive.
4. The party was a success. Everyone was thrilled.
5. I always feel surprised at how fast Christmas comes around each year.
Fill in: when, who, which, where, whose.
1. John, whose brother is a clown, is throwing a costume party next week.
2. December 25th, when Christmas takes place, is also my parents' anniversary.
3. Perugia, where the Eurochocolate Festival is held every year, is a city in central Italy.
4. Lyn is the girl who is having the party on Friday.
5. The costume, which George has chosen for the fancy dress party is very funny.
TASK 3
Fill in: final, pull, life, won, throwing, raised, strong, display, make, bright.
1. I love to pull crackers at Christmas.
2. The people were waving and throwing streamers.
3. The Maslenitsa festival is about saying a final goodbye to winter.
4. Who won the competition?
5. Once a year at Georgetown in the Caribbean, people can experience life as a pirate.
6. Over the years, this organization has raised a lot of money for different local charities.
7. If you see a spider, make sure you don't kill it: I've heard it's bad luck.
8. The night sky burst with colour when the magnificent fireworks display began.
9. Throwing Mum and Dad a surprise party for their anniversary this year is really a bright idea!
10. We always sing Christmas carols during the holidays, as it is a strong tradition in my family.