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Speak & Write

A Read the email. Why is Phil writing to Bill?

D Read and use the prompts
1-5 to make sentences.
Dear Bill, USING TENSES
How are things? Guess what! I’m at the archaeology
camp! I’ve been here since Saturday, and it’s When you write, make sure you use the
appropriate tense to refer to past, present and
brilliant. I’m learning lots of interesting things, and future actions or events.
I’ve made new friends.
So far, we’ve visited a national park and an ancient PRESENT SIMPLE
We go cycling every day.
cave. We visited the national park yesterday and
saw some very old trees. This morning, we visited PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE
I’ve always wanted to go on holiday in the
the cave. It was dark and slippery, but it was a mountains, but I’ve decided to visit an island
fantastic experience because we saw some cave
paintings, too. this summer.
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Tomorrow we’re going to take part in an PAST SIMPLE
Two weeks ago, we tried mountain biking.
archaeological dig. Archaeologists use lots
of interesting tools — even toothbrushes! On FUTURE BE GOING TO
We’re going to travel abroad next summer.
Wednesday, we’re going to work in the lab. I’ve
always wanted to see how archaeologists work, so 1. we / often / eat / ice cream / after lunch
I’m excited! On the last day, we’re going to learn
how to make a fire with sticks. Then we’re going to
have a barbecue. I’m really looking forward to that!
That’s all for now. How has your summer been so 2. it / be / foggy / since 6 a.m.
far? Write back and let me know.
Take care,
Phil
3. Lisa / have / swimming lessons / last summer

4. I / already / pack / suitcase / for / trip
B Read the email again and complete the camp
schedule below.

ARCHAEOLOGY CAMP SCHEDULE
Sunday 5. I / buy / souvenirs / for / friends / tomorrow
Monday ancient cave
Tuesday
Wednesday E Imagine you are at a summer camp. Write an
Thursday email to a friend giving him/her your news. Use
your notes in activity C and the notes below to
C Imagine you’re at a summer camp. Look at the help you.
questions in the speech bubble and make some
notes. Then talk in pairs.
Dear…,
What type of camp are you at?
… How are things? Guess what! …
Are you having a good time? So far…
…
Have you made any friends? Tomorrow…
… That’s all for now. …
How long have you been there? Take care,
… … …
Have you done any activities so far?
What? When? TIP! If you don’t remember or don’t
… know how to form the Past tense or
What are you going to do tomorrow? the past participle of a verb, check
the Irregular Verbs list or look it up
… in a dictionary.
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