Using Past Simple for details
read English books in the original
go abroad
lose a key
fail an exam
oversleep
win the lottery
give money to charity
skip classes
Exercise 40. STUDENT A:
Complete using the correct verb form.
Ask your partner the questions. After each question ask them for more information using Past Simple. Decide if your partner is telling the truth.
3) Answer B’s questions. Say “Yes, I have, actually”, and give more information
using Past Simple. If you have really done it, tell the truth. If you haven’t, invent
The details.
1. … (you / ever / meet) a famous person?
2. … (you / ever / sell) anything on the Internet?
3. … (you / ever / study) all night?
4. … (you / ever / have) a dream which came true?
5. … (you / ever / sing) in public?
STUDENT B:
Complete using the correct verb form.
2) Answer A’s questions. Say “Yes, I have, actually”, and give more information using Past Simple.If you have really done it, tell the truth. If you haven’t, invent the details.
Ask your partner the questions. After each question ask them for more information using Past Simple. Decide if your partner is telling the truth.
1. … (you / ever / make) a speech in public?
2. … (you / ever / be) in the newspaper or on TV?
3. … (you / ever / buy) something you’ve never used?
4. … (you / ever / leave) something in a taxi or on a bus?
5. … (you / ever / lend) something to a friend and never got it back?
READING AND
LANGUAGE USE
Exercise 41. a) Look at the facts about Hitchcock’s life.
What tense are all the verbs? Why?
b) Look at the facts about Steel’s life.
What tenses are there? Why?
Alfred Hitchcock
Alfred Joseph Hitchcock was an English film director and producer. He introduced many techniques in the “suspense” and “psychological thriller” genres.
Hitchcock was born in London in 1899. He went to school in London and later studied art at the University of London. After a successful career in British cinema in both silent films and early talkies, Hitchcock moved to Hollywood.
Hitchcock wasmarried and he shot his daughter Patricia in several of his films. He himself appearedin supporting roles in almost all of his films. His muse was Grace Kelly (later Princess Grace of Monaco), who he directed in several of his most successful pictures. However, he was famous for not liking actors. He once said “all actors are children and should be treated like cattle”.
Hitchcock died in 1980 at the age of 80.
Over his long film career Hitchcockdirected more than 50 feature films. He never wonan Oscar for the best directing, although he was nominated five times. When the Academy finally gave him an honorary Oscar he received a standing ovation. He just said “Thank you” and leftthe stage. The magazine “MovieMaker” has described him as the most influential filmmaker of all time.
Andrew Steel
Andrew Steel is a promising British film director. He isstill young but he hasalready introducedseveral new techniques.
Steel was born in York. He wentto school in York and later studiedart at the University of York. He beganhis career as an actor. When he was still a student he appeared in supporting roles in two TV soaps. When Steel got his degree he movedto London and started directing. He says he has lovedcinema ever since he can remember.
Andrew Steel is married and he has shothis baby son in one of his pictures. Over his film career Andrew Steel has directed one music video, two feature films and several shorts. He has travelled a lot and he has once filmeda documentary as well. He hasnever won an Oscar for the best directing, but he has received several national awards for the best short film, the best newcomer and the best directing, as well as special audience awards. The magazine “MovieMaker” has describedhim as one of the most promising movie directors.