📝 Workbook · General A1 · Unit 7

I can swim, but I can't drive — Workbook

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Exercise 1

1. Vocabulary gap-fill

Complete each sentence with ONE word from the box.

Word bank — drag or tap, then tap a gap
  1. I can  drop  in the sea, but not very fast.
  2. She can  drop  a car, but only in the city.
  3. He can  drop  pasta very well.
  4. They can  drop  in the mountains every winter.
  5. I can play the  drop  a little.
  6. My sister can cook very  drop .
  7. I can speak French a  drop .
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Exercise 2

2. can or can't?

Complete with can or can't, using the information.

  1. Elena is a chef. She ___ cook. (yes)
  2. Marco doesn't ski. He ___ ski. (no)
  3. Yuki drives a taxi. She ___ drive. (yes)
  4. Ben doesn't swim well. He ___ swim well. (no)
  5. I speak two languages. I ___ speak two languages. (yes)
  6. They don't have a car. They ___ drive here. (no)
  7. She plays the piano. She ___ play the piano. (yes)
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Exercise 3

3. Choose the correct sentence

Choose the grammatically correct sentence.

  1. Choose the correct sentence.

  2. Choose the correct question.

  3. Choose the correct negative.

  4. Choose the correct short answer.

  5. Choose the correct rule sentence.

  6. Choose the correct sentence.

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Exercise 4

4. Find and fix the mistake

Each sentence has ONE mistake. Write it correctly.

  1. She cans drive very well.
  2. Can you to swim?
  3. He can't to cook.
  4. Yes, I can swim.
  5. You can't smoking here.
  6. I can play a little the guitar.
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Exercise 5

5. Listening · Three abilities

Three people talk about what they can and can't do. Listen for the skill.

  1. Speaker 1: what can he do very well?
  2. Speaker 2: what can't she do?
  3. Speaker 3: what can they do a little?
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Greta (Tomás):I can swim very well. I'm a swimming teacher, so I swim every day.

Will (Beatriz):I can't drive. I never learn — I always take the bus or walk.

Nina (Group):We can speak Italian a little, but not very well. We are learning slowly.

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Exercise 6

6. Writing · What I can and can't do

Write 40–50 words about your abilities at work or at home. Use can and can't at least four times.

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Exercise 7

7. Reflection

Answer in one or two sentences.

  1. Which skill do you want to learn? Why?
  2. Write one rule with can/can't from a place you know.
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