for granted, on the whole, for a change, on the rise, for instance, on hold, on average,for certain. 1. When I called the dance school to ask about evening classes, I was kept on hold for ten minutes. 2. My friends and I usually hang out at the skatepark on Saturdays, but this weekend we went camping in the mountains for a change. 3. An Oxford University study found that teenagers need on average nine hours of sleep a night. 4. The number of people who choose to shop online is on the whole 5.I have particular tastes when it comes to films. I can't stand thrillers. 6. We should be grateful for what we have and not take things 7. I don't know if Fred is coming, but don't worry, I'll be there 8. Our teacher is strict sometimes, but for certain he's very easy to work with.​

1) Fill in the sentences with a, an or the

1. I like to go shopping at the weekend.

2. I am going to the chemist’s on the fifth floor.

3. I have an apple every day.

4.Is there a toy shop in this town?

5. Kate always has a party on her birthday.

6. Every year, Sam gets an electronic game for his birthday.

3) Complete the sentences with must or mustn’t

1. You must throw rubbish in the bin.

2. You must leave by 6 o’clock or you’ll be late.

3. They mustn't eat inside the gallery!

4.We mustn't take photos. It’s bad for the paintings.

5. You must be quiet in this library

4) Put the words on the correct order to make sentences.

1. John wants to go to the museum

2. I think I will try sailing.

3. I want to eat pizza for dinner.

4. Will you have lunch with me?

5. Train is arriving in 5 minutes.

5) Complete the sentences using the Past Simple

1. Where did she go last Sunday?

2. Ann and Bill saw two white tigers at the zoo.

3. Mum made a cake yesterday.

4. My sister played basketball last weekend.

1.  knives, postmen, watches, toothbrushes,  children, adresses, jeans, books
2. dog's new kennel,  smiths' car, bird's nest, those men's umbrellas
3. this engineer's works are very interesting. engineer's - имя существительное, s является показателем притяжательного падежа имени существительного, works - имя существительное, s является признаком множественного числа имени существительного, перевод предложения - работа этого инженера очень интересные.
my cousin plays guitar very well. перевод - мой племянник играет на гитаре очень хорошо. plays - глагол, s является показателем 3-го лица единственного числа глагола, 
all girls like flowers - пперевод всем девушкам нравятся цветы. flowers - имя существительное, s является показателем множественного числа имени существительного, girls - имя существительное, s является показателем множественного числа имени существительного