Грамматика и лексика английского языка для среднего уровня. Учебник английского языка для школьников (A2–B1) с лексикой, грамматикой и топиками

c) try

«Proud» means:

a) happy about someone’s success

b) sad

c) tired

«Participate in» means:

a) join an event or activity

b) watch from outside

c) ignore

«Celebrate» means:

a) mark an achievement with happiness

b) forget

c) hide

Exercise 2 – Matching

achieve

proud

participate in

celebrate

a) быть гордым

b) отпраздновать

c) участвовать в

d) достигать

Answer Key

Grammar Focus – Mini Practice

First, I wrote my speech. / Then, I made some slides. / I practiced my speech in front of my parents. / Finally, I presented it at school.

First, I bought ingredients. / I cooked the cake. / Then, I decorated it. / Finally, we ate it.

Check Your Understanding – Suggested Answers

The writer’s first achievement was a science project.

The writer practiced explaining the project in front of parents.

The writer was proud because he/she won first place.

The writer celebrated with a small party at home.

Students’ own answers. (Example: I was proud when I learned to ride a bike.)

Build Your Vocabulary

Exercise 1

1 – b

2 – a

3 – a

4 – a

Exercise 2

1 – d

2 – a

3 – c

4 – b

Have You Ever…?

Word Power

1. have an experience

Значение: иметь опыт чего-либо

I have had an amazing experience visiting London.

У меня был удивительный опыт посещения Лондона.

She has had many experiences learning new languages.

У неё было много опыта в изучении новых языков.

2. try

Значение: пробовать, пытаться

I have tried sushi for the first time.

Я попробовал суши впервые.

Have you tried painting recently?

Ты пробовал рисовать в последнее время?

3. never

Значение: никогда

I have never been to Japan.

Я никогда не был в Японии.

He has never tried skiing.

Он никогда не пробовал кататься на лыжах.

4. already

Значение: уже

I have already finished my homework.

Я уже закончил домашнее задание.

Have you already seen this movie?

Ты уже видел этот фильм?

Grammar Focus

Present Perfect – experience

Используется для:

действий и событий, которые произошли в жизни до настоящего момента;

опыта, а не точного времени;

часто встречаются слова: ever, never, already, yet.

Формула:

affirmative: subject + have/has + past participle

negative: subject + haven’t/hasn’t + past participle

question: Have/Has + subject + past participle?

Примеры:

I have visited Italy.

Я посещал Италию.

She has never tried skydiving.

Она никогда не пробовала прыжки с парашютом.

Have you ever eaten sushi?

Ты когда-нибудь ел суши?

Mini Practice

I ______ (visit) Paris.

She ______ (never / try) snowboarding.

______ you ______ (ever / see) a whale?

We ______ (already / finish) our project.

Reading Text

Have you ever had an amazing experience? I have. Last summer, I went on a trip to the mountains. It was my first time camping. I have never camped before, so I was excited and a little nervous.

I tried setting up the tent by myself, and I have already learned a lot from it. The scenery was beautiful. I have taken many photos of rivers, trees, and mountains. One day, I saw a deer close to our campsite! I have never seen such an animal so near before.

At night, we sat around the campfire. I have learned how important it is to enjoy nature and relax. I have also tried cooking over the fire, which was fun but a little difficult.

That trip taught me new skills and gave me unforgettable memories. I have experienced things I never thought I would. I hope everyone has a chance to try something new and exciting, because new experiences make life richer.

Check Your Understanding

What was the writer’s first camping experience?