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Exercise 1

1. Vocabulary gap-fill

Complete each sentence with ONE word from the box.

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  1. My little sister is very  drop  — she talks to everyone at parties.
  2. I read a lot in my  drop  time.
  3. My  drop  is a small village near the sea.
  4. He is very  drop  — if he says he'll be there at 8, he will be.
  5. Photography is my main  drop .
  6. She's a bit  drop  at first, but very warm once you know her.
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Exercise 2

2. Present simple or continuous?

Put the verb in brackets in the correct present form.

  1. I ___ (live) with two friends in a small flat.
  2. This month we ___ (learn) how to cook Thai food.
  3. She ___ (know) my sister very well.
  4. Sorry, I can't chat — I ___ (finish) an essay for tomorrow.
  5. We ___ (not / eat) meat at home.
  6. He usually ___ (walk) his dog before breakfast.
  7. I ___ (need) five more minutes, please.
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Exercise 3

3. Routine, right now, or fixed plan?

Read each sentence and choose the correct label.

  1. I go running every Sunday morning.

  2. I'm learning Italian this year.

  3. We're flying to Rome next Friday.

  4. She always cooks on Sundays.

  5. I'm meeting Ana for coffee tomorrow at 4.

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Exercise 4

4. Find and fix the mistake

Each sentence has ONE mistake. Rewrite it.

  1. I am living in this flat since 2020.
  2. This week I go to the gym every day.
  3. She is knowing my sister very well.
  4. We meet Ana for dinner tomorrow at 8. It's booked.
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Exercise 5

5. Listening — meeting someone new

Anna and Tom meet for the first time. Listen and notice how they talk about facts, routines and current activities.

  1. When did Anna move to the city?
  2. Where does Tom live, and where does he usually work?
  3. What is Tom learning this month?
  4. What does Anna do?
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Anna:Hi, I'm Anna. I moved here last month, and I'm still finding my way around.

Tom:Nice to meet you. I'm Tom. I live in the north of the city. I work from home most days.

Anna:What do you do?

Tom:I'm a designer, and this month I'm learning Portuguese online. It's harder than I thought.

Anna:Oh, I teach English. So, welcome.

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Exercise 6

6. Writing — a short 'about me' post

Write 60–80 words for a language-exchange app. Include: (a) ONE sentence in present simple (routine or fact), (b) ONE in present continuous (this month), (c) ONE question at the end for the reader.

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Exercise 7

7. Reflection

Look back at the reading 'The 30-second introduction'. Answer briefly, in your own words.

  1. What is the BIGGEST problem with the CV-style introduction ('34-year-old marketing professional…')?
  2. Write ONE concrete 'detail' YOU could add to your next introduction. Why does it work?
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