English grade 8- Unit 1
Student: ____________________Class: __________Date: ____ / ____ / ______
1. Life in the countryside is very different from life in the city. Rural life is usually much quieter and slower-paced. People in the countryside often live closer to nature and know almost everyone in their neighborhood, which makes the community very tight-knit and friendly.Farming is still the main job for many families, although more people are now working in local tourism or small handicrafts. Traditional activities, such as festival preparations or local folk games, play an important part in village life. However, life in rural areas also has some disadvantages. For example, modern facilities like large hospitals, big shopping malls, and entertainment centers are not as common as in urban areas. Young people sometimes move to big cities when they grow older because cities offer more job opportunities and better education. Despite this, many people still love the peace and fresh air of the countryside.
2. I / going / visit / my grandparents / next weekend.
3. What / your mother / do / free time ?
4. My mother loves _______ food for my family.
5. My grandmother _____ to plant flowers in the garden behind her house.
6. Coco fancies _____ TV. He watches TV whenever he can.
7. My sister hates _______ with the dolls. It’s weird.
8. I enjoy ______ with my dog. He’s so cute
9. Tom prefers _______ computer games when he’s at home.
10. Mary _______ reading Conan comics. She spends her free time on reading some volumes.
11. Henry doesn’t mind ________ up early in the morning.
12. My grandparents love _____ very much. There are a lot of beautiful flowers.
13. Nga likes __________ with her close friend on Saturday evenings.
14. Do you fancy _______ around the West Lake with me this Sunday morning?
15. I don't like _____ up early in the winter days. I love ________ in bed late.
16. My father is fond of ________ a lot of trees and vegetables.
17. Teenagers often prefer travelling with their friends _____ travelling with their parents.
18. His parents can’t stand him _____ to rock music at night.
19. These statements are true or false? Tick the correct box.
20. Louise is very fond _________ going camping with friends at weekends.