1) What the town/city is not on the River Thames? Aldershot 2) In which year was the Thames Barrier officially opened (or should that be closed? 1984 3) Land levels have changed since ancient times, and the Thames was once a tributary of which European river? Rhine 4) Which species of mammal made nationwide headlines after swimming up the Thames as far as Chelsea in 2006? Bottle-nosed whale 5) In which year did the Thames completely freeze over in central London for the final time, allowing a 'frost fair' to take place on its frozen surface? 1814
2) In which year was the Thames Barrier officially opened (or should that be closed? 1984
3) Land levels have changed since ancient times, and the Thames was once a tributary of which European river? Rhine
4) Which species of mammal made nationwide headlines after swimming up the Thames as far as Chelsea in 2006? Bottle-nosed whale
5) In which year did the Thames completely freeze over in central London for the final time, allowing a 'frost fair' to take place on its frozen surface? 1814
(1)
1. I am writing a composition now.
2. They are not drinking milk at the moment.
3. Nick always goes for a walk after dinner.
4. I don't go to the theatre every Sunday.
5. Are you playing now?
6. Does Ann work at an office on Sundays?
7. Listen! Who is playing the piano in the next room?
8. I usually drive to my work, but now I am going by bus.
(2)
1. He got up at 7 o'clock yesterday.
2. My friend didn't drink tea.
3. Yesterday I went to the zoo and saw many animals.
4. Did you meet John last week?
5. Mary cooked soup 3 hours ago.
(3)
1. She has bought a dress.
2. I have eaten tasty ice cream.
3. Have you been to the USA?
4. He hasn't come yet.
5. We habe been abroad.
(4)
1. Small children can be very noisy.
2. My American friends speak too quickly.
3. This text is easy.
4. I can easily do this exercise.
5. Be careful please.
(5)
1. I was given a very interesting book at the library last Friday.
2. Many houses are built in our town every year.
3. This work will be done tomorrow.
4. The story is written by my friend every evening.
5. Radio was invented by Popov in Russia.
(6)
1. Pete's eyes are very bad, and he has to wear glasses.
2. School starts at eight o'clock, so we have to get up early.
3. The window was dirty, so I had to clean it.
4. You don't have to water the plants. They are wet.
5. My mum sometimes has to work at weekends.