Simple Past

simple past 

TEST                                                                                        UNIT 6-7 – fila a

NAME ……………………………………………………………………………………………… CLASS ……………………                        DATE …………………………………

1.Leggi le descrizioni e scrivi il genere cinematografico. Poi, completa le frasi con gli aggettivi dati. (1 point for each correct answer) .............. / 10) Ex. This type of film is full of suspense and mysteries: ThrillerThe fast action and the secrets made it very exciting

• entertaining • imaginative • creepy • hilarious • boring

1        This film is very funny. I laughed a lot: ....................................................................... .

I thought it was ....................................................................... .

2        This film is like a long cartoon: ....................................................................... film

The voices were famous actors. It was very ....................................................................... 

3        This film takes place in the future: ............................................

The strange world and future machines were very ....................................................................... .

4        This type of film tells a love story: ....................................................................... .

I find these types of films ....................................................................... and I don’t often watch them.

5        This type of film is very scary: ....................................................................... .

They are often quite ............................................ .

2.Completa le frasi con la forma corretta del Past simple dei verbi tra parentesi. (1 point for each correct answer) .............. / 5)

1        ............................................ (you / have) a good time at the festival last weekend?

2        We ............................................ (not / go) to the community event yesterday because it rained all day.

3        Brenda ............................................ (give) me a ticket for a play at the local theatre.

4        My father ............................................ (play) the guitar at a local concert last weekend.

5        Dave ............................................ (buy) the tickets for the concert online.

3. Completa le frasi inserendo il verbo tra parentesi nella forma corretta (PRESENT SIMPLE, PRESENT CONTINUOUS, PAST SIMPLE) Fai attenzione agli indicatori di tempo (come yesterday, every day, now, ecc.) per capire se l'azione è abituale, in corso di svolgimento o passata. (2 points for each correct answer) .............. / 10)

1. Look outside! It ___________________________ (rain) heavily at the moment.

2. My family ___________________________ (go) to the seaside last summer and we had a wonderful time.

3. Mark is a chef; he usually ___________________________ (cook) delicious pasta for his guests.

4. I ___________________________ (not / watch) the football match on TV yesterday evening because I was too tired.

5. A"Where is Sarah?"B "She is in her bedroom. She ___________________________ (study) for tomorrow's English test."

4. Scrivi domande corrette a partire dalle parole date e usando il Past simple dei verbi. Poi, scrivi le risposte brevi secondo l’indicazione tra parentesi. (2 points for each correct answer.............. / 10)

1        you / eat breakfast / this morning / ? (✓)_____________________________________________________

2        you / go to the cinema / with your mum / ? (✗)____________________________________________________

3        your dad / drive you to school / ? (✓)_____________________________________________________

4        your best friend / meet you last weekend / ? (✓)__________________________________________________

5        you / have a break / today / ? (✗)_____________________________________________________

5. Completa le frasi inserendo il verbo mancante  alla forma corretta del Past simple (affermativa). Fai attenzione ai cambiamenti ortografici quando aggiungi il suffisso -ed! (1 point for each correct answer) .............. / 10)

1. Yesterday, Mary _____________________ a very interesting documentary about nature.

2. We _________________________volleyball at the school gym yesterday morning

3. The students _____________________ hard for their English test last night.

4. The bus _____________________ right in front of the school museum.

5. My parents _____________________ lots of monuments during their holiday.

6. She _____________________ in London when she was a child.

7. The football player _____________________ an amazing goal during the match.

8. Tom _____________________ his bedroom before going out with his friends.

9. They _____________________ to “live music” during the concert

10.   I _____________________ all night at the disco.

6.Prendi i verbi coniugati al Past simple nell'esercizio precedente e inseriscili nella colonna corretta della tabella in base alla pronuncia del finale -ed. (1 point for each correct answer) .............. / 10)

                           /t/                                                      /d/                                                          /ɪd/

7. Leggi le seguenti frasi affermative al Past simple. Scrivi la domanda in inglese per chiedere l'informazione evidenziata in grassetto. (2 points for each correct answer) .............. / 10)

Esempio:  Frase: John went to the cinema with Lucy yesterday. Domanda: Who did John go to the cinema with yesterday?

1. My sister bought some tickets for the concert online.___________________________________________

2. Louisa May Alcott wrote "Little Women" in 1868.___________________________________________

3. We stayed in Sciacca during our holiday last summer. ________________________________________

4. The music festival started at 8 o'clock last night. ____________________________________________

5. Dave didn't go to the museum because he was very tired. _____________________________________

8.Inserisci nelle frasi il verbo tra parentesi coniugato al Past Simple (fai attenzione: sono tutti verbi irregolari!). (2 points for each correct answer) .............. / 10

1. Last night, I _____________________ (see) my favourite singer performing live at the concert.

2. My sister _____________________ (buy) the tickets for the theatre online two days ago.

3. We _____________________ (go) to a beautiful historical site last weekend.

4. Louisa May Alcott _____________________ (write) "Little Women" in 1868.

5. They _____________________ (have) a lot of fun at the community event yesterday.

9.Completa i mini dialoghi con have, had, could, couldn’t, did oppure didn’t. (1 point for each correct answer) .............. / 15

1        –     .............................................. they .............................................. lots of toys when they were children? –      No, they .............................................. .

2        –     .............................................. Helen dance well when she was young? –         Yes, she .............................................. .

3        –     .............................................. you .............................................. a pet when you were young?–     Yes, I .............................................. . I .............................................. a pet dog.

4        –     .............................................. you .............................................. a good time last night?

–     Yes, I .............................................. a lot of fun.

5        –     .............................................. you ride a bike when you were six?

–     No, I .............................................. , but I .............................................. run very fast.

10. The Social Media Post (.............. / 10)

Imagine that last Sunday  you went to an amazing community event (concert, cinema, a local food festival) or to a day-trip. Write a short social media post (60–80 words) for your friends.

You must include:

1.Where you went and who you went with.2.Two things you did 3.Your opinion of the event using at least two adjectives from Exercise  1. 4. Something else you want to add about the event

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TEST                                                                                                    UNIT 6-7 – fila B

NAME ………………………………………………………………………………………………                                                                      CLASS ……………………      DATE …………………………………

1. Leggi le descrizioni e scrivi il genere cinematografico. Poi, completa le frasi con gli aggettivi dati. (1 punto per ogni risposta corretta) [ ...... / 10 ]

• Aggettivi: • educational • predictable • hilarious • gripping • spooky                                               Esempio: This type of film is full of suspense and mysteries: Thriller The fast action and the secrets made it very exciting.

1. This type of film has ghosts, monsters, and dark houses: _________________________.

We turned off the lights because the atmosphere was very _________________________.

2. This type of film makes you laugh from beginning to end: _________________________.

The main actor was fantastic and the jokes were _________________________.

3. This type of film shows real facts, nature, or science: _________________________.

I learned a lot of new things; it was very _________________________.

4. This type of film is full of explosions, car chases, and fights: _________________________.

The story kept me glued to the screen; it was really _________________________.

5. This type of film tells a love story that always ends happily: _________________________.

You knew how it would finish after five minutes; it was a bit _________________________.

2. Completa le frasi con la forma corretta del Past Simple dei verbi tra parentesi. (1 punto per ogni risposta corretta) [ ...... / 5 ]                                                                                                                              1._________________________ (you / see) the new fantasy film at the cinema last night?                                                                   2. We _________________________ (not / enjoy) the festival because the sound system was terrible.                                                                3.Our teacher _________________________ (give) us some information about the local theater.                                                    4.My friends _________________________ (buy) the concert tickets online last Wednesday.                                                           5. Liam _________________________ (not / have) a good time at the street comedy show.                                                           

3. Completa le frasi inserendo il verbo tra parentesi nella forma corretta. Ricorda di cercare gli indicatori temporali o il contesto della frase per capire quale tempo utilizzare. (2 punti per ogni risposta corretta) [ ...... / 10 ]

1. Listen! The school band ___________________________ (practise) a new song for the concert.
2. We ___________________________ (not / visit) the history museum last month because we didn't have time.
3. My uncle is a photographer; he always ___________________________ (take) beautiful photos during his holidays.
4. A "Where are your parents?" B "They ___________________________ (chat) with our neighbours in the garden right now."
5. Yesterday, I ___________________________ (buy) two tickets for the fantasy film online.

4. Scrivi domande corrette a partire dalle parole date e usando il Past Simple dei verbi. Poi, scrivi le risposte brevi secondo l’indicazione tra parentesi. (2 punti per ogni combinazione domanda/risposta corretta) [ ...... / 10]

1. your brother / watch / the documentary / ? ✗________________________________________________
2. you / like / the main actor's performance / ? (✗)________________________________________________
3. the tickets / cost / a lot of money / ? (✓)________________________________________________
4. your parents / go / to the local theater / ? (✗)________________________________________________
5. Emma / take / many photos at the festival / ? (✓)________________________________________________

5. Completa le frasi inserendo il verbo tra parentesi alla forma corretta del Past Simple (affermativa). Fai attenzione ai cambiamenti ortografici quando aggiungi il suffisso -ed! (1 punto per ogni risposta corretta) [ ...... / 10 ]

1. Yesterday morning, Paul _________________________ with his deskmate during the Maths lesson.
2. We _________________________ our cousins to the community festival.They accepted the invitation!
3. The band _________________________ all their best songs during the concert.
4. I didn’t like the film at all. I _________________________ the book version! It was great!
5. My mum  _________________________ at the end of the romantic movie.
6. The driver _________________________ the bus near the museum entrance.
7. They _________________________ at home and watched a comedy on TV.
8. The police officer _________________________ the man to move back.
9. My sister _________________________ the history of cinema for her exam.
10. The young actor _________________________his microphone on stage. It broke instantly!

6.     6.Prendi i verbi coniugati al Past Simple nell'esercizio precedente e inseriscili nella colonna corretta della tabella in base alla pronuncia del finale -ed. (1 punto per ogni risposta corretta) [ ...... / 10 ]

                      /t/                                                              /d/                                                              /ɪd/

7. Leggi le seguenti frasi affermative al Past Simple. Scrivi la domanda in inglese per chiedere l'informazione evidenziata in grassetto. (2 punti per ogni risposta corretta) [ ...... / 10 ]

• Esempio: * Frase: John went to the cinema with Lucy yesterday.
• Domanda: Who did John go to the cinema with yesterday?

1. Tom bought three tickets for the live show.____________________________________________
2. The festival started at 6 o'clock on Friday. ____________________________________________
3. We met the local artists in the main square. ____________________________________________
4. Jessica organized the community event last month. ______________________________________
5. They didn't watch the movie because it was very boring. ________________________________

8. Inserisci nelle frasi il verbo tra parentesi coniugato al Past Simple (fai attenzione: sono tutti verbi irregolari!). (2 punti per ogni risposta corretta) [ ...... / 10]

1. We _________________________ (go) to an amazing art exhibition last Sunday.
2. I _________________________ (see) my favorite actor outside the theater.
3. My friend _________________________ (make) a video of the street dancers.
4. She _________________________ (sing) a beautiful song at the talent event.
5. They _________________________ (have) a wonderful time at the local food festival.

9. Completa i mini dialoghi con have, had, could, couldn't, did oppure didn't. (1 punto per ogni risposta corretta) [ ...... / 15 ]

1. – _________ you _________ a laptop when you were ten years old?

– No, I _________ . But I _________ use my dad's computer.

2. – _________ James play the piano well when he was a child?

– Yes, he _________ . He was a prodigy!

3. – _________ they _________ a good time at the concert last night?

– Yes, they _________ a lot of fun, but they _________ see the stage very well because they were at the back.

4. – _________ your grandmother speak English when she was young?

– No, she _________ , but she _________ speak French fluently.

5. – _________ you _________ any pets when you lived in the countryside?

– Yes, we _________ . We _________ two cats and a dog.

10. Il post sui social media (The Social Media Post) [ ...... / 10 ]

Imagine that last Sunday  you went to an amazing community event (concert, cinema, a local food festival) or to a day-trip. Write a short social media post (60–80 words) for your friends.

You must include:

1.Where you went and who you went with.2.Two things you did 3.Your opinion of the event using at least two adjectives from Exercise  1. 4. Something else you want to add about the event

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Stream of consciousness

 

Robinson Crusoe - mind maps

 

In a shop-conversation

 

General Shopping Terms:

• Store/Shop: (noun) The place where you buy clothes.
• Department: (noun) A section within a store.
• Boutique: (noun) A small, stylish shop.
• Clothing/Clothes: (noun) Items worn to cover the body.
• Apparel: (noun) Formal term for clothing.
• Garment: (noun) An item of clothing.
• Outfit: (noun) A set of clothes worn together.
• Fashion: (noun) Current style.
• Style: (noun) A particular design, form, or method.
• Trend: (noun) A general direction in which something is developing or changing.
• Sale: (noun) A period during which goods are sold at reduced prices.
• Discount: (noun) A reduction in the usual price.
• Price: (noun) The amount of money expected, required, or given in payment for something.
• Cost: (noun) The amount that something costs.
• Budget: (noun) An estimate of income and expenditure for a set period of time.
• Receipt: (noun) A written acknowledgment of having received a specified amount of money.
• Return: (noun) To bring an item back to the store.
• Refund: (noun) To give back money received.

Verbs:

• Browse: To look through items for sale.
• Look: To direct one's gaze toward something.
• See: To perceive with the eyes.
• Try on: To put on clothes to see if they fit.
• Fit: To be of the right size or shape.
• Wear: To have on one's body as clothing.
• Buy/Purchase: To acquire something by paying for it.
• Pay: To give money in return for goods or services.
• Order: To request something to be made or supplied.
• Exchange: To give something and receive something else in return.
• Return: To give something back.
• Refund: To give back money.
• Check out: To pay for items at a register.
• Recommend: To suggest or advise.
• Suggest: To put forward an idea or plan for consideration.
• Choose: To pick out.
• Select: To carefully choose.
• Decide: to make a choice.

Expressions:

• "Do you have this in a different size/color?"
• "Where are the fitting rooms?"
• "How much does this cost?"
• "Is this on sale?"
• "I'm just browsing."
• "I'm looking for..."
• "Does this come in other colors?"
• "Does this fit me well?"
• "I'll take it."
• "I'd like to return this."
• "Can I get a refund?"
• "Do you have any recommendations?"
• "What size do you recommend?"
• "That looks good on you."
• "This is too (big/small/tight/loose)."
• "This is perfect."
• "What kind of material is this?"
• "Do you have this in stock?"
• "Where is the register (the checkout counter or till?"
• "Can I pay with a card?"
• "Do you have a loyalty program?"
• "What is your return policy?"
• "It's a good deal."
• "That's a bit pricey."
• "I'm on a budget."
• "It fits perfectly."
• "It doesn't suit me."
• "I'm looking for something casual/formal/trendy."

Emily Dickinson

Emily Dickinson

Dear March - Come in

Dear March - Come in -    

How glad I am -

I hoped for you before -

Put down your Hat -           

You must have walked -

How out of Breath you are -             

Dear March, how are you, and the Rest -

Did you leave Nature well -              

Oh March, Come right upstairs with me -

I have so much to tell -

I got your Letter, and the Birds -     

The Maples never knew that you were coming -

I declare - how Red their Faces grew -                  

But March, forgive me -    

And all those Hills you left for me to Hue -    

There was no Purple suitable -         

You took it all with you -            

 

Who knocks? That April -

Lock the Door -

I will not be pursued -

He stayed away a Year to call           

When I am occupied -               

But trifles look so trivial     

As soon as you have come

              

That blame is just as dear as Praise

And Praise as mere as Blame.

Emily Dickinson 

 

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Emily Dickinson - "The Soul Has Bandaged Moments"

The Soul has Bandaged moments, 1862

The Soul has Bandaged moments - When too appalled to stir - She feels some ghastly Fright come up And stop to look at her - Salute her, with long fingers - Caress her freezing hair - Sip, Goblin, from the very lips The Lover - hovered - o'er - Unworthy, that a thought so mean Accost a Theme - so - fair - The soul has moments of Escape - When bursting all the doors - She dances like a Bomb, abroad, And swings upon the Hours, As do the Bee - delirious borne - Long Dungeoned from his Rose - Touch Liberty - then know no more, But Noon, and Paradise - The Soul's retaken moments - When, Felon led along, With shackles on the plumed feet, And staples, in the Song, The Horror welcomes her, again, These, are not brayed of Tongue -

L'Anima ha momenti Bendati - Quando troppo atterrita per muoversi - Sente arrivare un qualche spaventoso Terrore Che si ferma a guardarla - E la saluta, con le lunghe dita - Le accarezza i capelli agghiacciati - Deliba, Spettrale, dalle stesse labbra Su cui - l'Amante - indugiò - Indegno, che un'attenzione così vile Si accosti a un Soggetto - così - bello - L'anima ha momenti di Fuga - Quando sfonda ogni porta - Danza come una Bomba, là fuori, E oscilla sulle Ore, Come fa l'Ape - spinta al delirio - A lungo Separata dalla sua Rosa - Che tocca la Libertà - poi non capisce più niente, Tranne il Mezzogiorno, e il Paradiso - Momenti in cui l'Anima viene riacciuffata - Quando, condotta innanzi come un Criminale, Con catene ai piedi piumati, E chiavistelli, al suo Canto, L'Orrore le dà il benvenuto, di nuovo, Questi, non sono clangori di Lingua -

Emily Dickinson - "The Soul Has Bandaged Moments"

Emily Dickinson's "The Soul has Bandaged Moments" deals with the theme of internal suffering and emotional restraint. The poem is about moments of intense psychological or emotional pain that constrain the soul, comparing the soul to a bandaged or wounded entity. These "bandaged moments" refer to times when the soul is restricted, trapped, or unable to express its true nature because of grief or psychological turmoil.

Key themes in this poem include:

• Suffering and Restraint: Dickinson reflects on the limitations that emotional pain can place on an individual. The soul's freedom is tied to moments of pain and constriction.
• The Internal Struggle: The soul is portrayed as being in a battle within itself, where emotions are conflicting and struggle to emerge.
• Tragic Quietness: There is a quiet suffering, where the soul is bandaged in silence, and no outward expression of the pain is allowed to show.

*Giovanni Pascoli - "La Cavallina Storna" (The Little Horse)

Giovanni Pascoli's "La Cavallina Storna" (1897) is one of his most famous poems and is often considered a work that explores themes of innocence, loss, and childhood trauma, with a focus on the relationship between man and nature. Pascoli often depicts nature as both a source of solace and a reminder of painful experiences.

The poem centers on a dying little horse, which is symbolic of loss, innocence, and the cycle of life. The speaker observes the horse’s suffering, blending personal grief with the image of the animal’s slow death.

Key themes in this poem include:

• Innocence and Loss: The little horse represents the fragile, innocent aspects of life, which are doomed to suffer and die.
• Suffering of Nature: The horse's death is described with tenderness and quiet sorrow, emphasizing the gentle and natural suffering in the world.
• The Cycle of Life: The poem contemplates mortality and the inevitable end of all things, using the death of the horse as a metaphor for the passage of time and the loss of innocence.

Comparing the Two Poems

1. Theme of Suffering:

   • Both poems address suffering, but in different contexts. Dickinson’s "The Soul has Bandaged Moments" focuses on internal, psychological suffering. The soul is trapped in its own turmoil, restricted and unable to fully express itself. It conveys emotional suffering in a more abstract and universal sense.
   • Pascoli’s "La Cavallina Storna" presents a more physical, tangible form of suffering—the dying of a horse. This suffering is directly tied to the natural world, and it represents the loss of innocence, much like Dickinson's soul but more externalized.

2. Nature and the Human Condition:

   • In Dickinson's poem, nature plays less of a role, as the focus is on the soul’s inner conflict. However, Dickinson often uses metaphorical elements that evoke nature, but it is more about the human experience.
   • Pascoli, on the other hand, directly intertwines nature with human experience. The horse is not only a symbol of innocence but is also a natural being whose death is woven into the fabric of life. Nature in Pascoli’s work acts as both a reflection and an extension of human emotions.

3. Imagery and Symbolism:

   • Dickinson uses vivid metaphors such as "bandaged moments" to represent emotional wounds, focusing on the internal state of the soul. Her symbolism is more psychological, drawing on abstract concepts to communicate inner experiences.
   • Pascoli’s imagery is concrete, using the image of a dying horse to evoke feelings of sadness, loss, and mortality. The natural world here symbolizes the fragility of life, but it is less abstract than Dickinson’s exploration of the soul.

4. Tone and Mood:

   • Dickinson’s tone is one of restrained sorrow, as she speaks of the soul’s suffering in quiet, almost secret terms. The mood is somber and introspective, suggesting a sense of quiet desperation.
   • Pascoli’s tone in "La Cavallina Storna" is equally somber but also tender. There is a sense of melancholy, but also compassion for the little horse. The mood is one of sorrow mixed with a deep reflection on the natural world’s inevitable suffering.

5. Philosophical Outlook:

   • Dickinson’s poem seems to reflect a more internal, psychological view of suffering—suggesting that internal wounds are just as impactful, if not more so, than physical suffering. It hints at the universality of human pain.
   • Pascoli’s work, while also philosophical, takes a more existential stance, contemplating life and death as part of a natural cycle. There is an emphasis on the innocence lost in this process, and the poem can be seen as a meditation on the inevitability of loss.

Conclusion

While both Dickinson and Pascoli explore the theme of suffering, they do so in very different ways. Dickinson’s "The Soul has Bandaged Moments" focuses on the inner emotional and psychological struggles of the soul, whereas Pascoli’s "La Cavallina Storna" frames suffering within the context of nature and the natural cycle of life. Dickinson's approach is more abstract, internal, and individualistic, while Pascoli’s is rooted in the tangible world, exploring the connection between humans, nature, and loss. Both, however, share a melancholic tone and a reflection on the pain and fragility inherent in the human and natural experience.