Lesson 2

Vocabulary

1. Read the chat on the right. What is it about?

a Hazem’s teacher warned him not to copy in an exam.
b Hazem’s friend asked for advice about his homework.
c Hazem’s teacher told him about his previous exam.

2. Read the chat again and complete the gaps with the words in the box.

I was worried when he started to 1 frown, but then I understood that he was thinking carefully and the 2 tone of his voice was very positive.

He said I should have read the essay question more carefully because I 3 misunderstood it, but he said that was 4 not necessarily the reason I got a low mark.

The problem was that I shouldn’t have used emojis in my essay.

Language

3. Complete the sentences. Use could/ couldn't have or should/shouldn't have and the verb in brackets.

1. I should have practised playing the piano last week, but I was lazy and now I regret it. (practise)

2. You shouldn’t have shouted at your sister.

You knew it would make her unhappy and it was the wrong thing to do. (shout)

3. You could have caught the boat if you had been here at one o'clock, but it's gone now and it's too late. (catch)

4. You couldn’t have seen Manal in the park this morning. She has been with me at my house all day. (see)

5. I can't believe that you still haven't received the parcel. I sent it three weeks ago, so it should have arrived by now. (arrive)

6. He could have been a great doctor. He had the ability but he didn't want to work hard. (be)