1. Complete the sentences with as soon as, after, when or until. In some sentences, more than one conjunction can be used.

(Hoàn thành câu với soon as, after, when hoặc until. Trong một số câu, có thể sử dụng nhiều hơn một liên từ.)

When the temperature drops, I prefer to stay indoors.

1. He decided to stay home _____ watching the weather forecast.

2. I was studying for my exam _____ my friend called me.

3. _____ the traffic clears, we can continue our journey.

4. He always checks his email _____ he wakes up in the morning.

5. They went for a walk _____ having breakfast.

6. She didn't leave the house _____ the rain stopped.

7. We'll go for a walk in the park _____ lunch.

8. He couldn't play video games _____ he finished his chores.

9. He'll go to bed _____ he brushes his teeth.

10. I'll wait for you _____ you finish your meeting.

2. Match 1-10 with a-j. Then write full sentences with as soon as, after, when or until.

(Nối 1-10 với a-j. Sau đó viết câu đầy đủ với as soon as, after, when hoặc until.)

1. She'll send the report to you c

2. They won't announce the winner _____

3. The movie ends _____

4. He was playing the guitar _____

5. He apologised _____

6. She went to bed _____

7. The children were talking loudly _____

8. We cleaned up the kitchen _____

9. They won't release the new product _____

10. He was not allowed to play video games _____

a. we can grab something to eat.

b. they receive the positive feedback from the market research.

c. she receives the final data.

d. finishing her homework.

e. their new teacher came in.

f. he finished his chores.

g. we cooked dinner.

h. all the votes are counted.

i. he heard the doorbell ring.

j. realising his mistake.

3. Read and complete the narrative paragraph with the words.

(Đọc và hoàn thành đoạn văn tường thuật bằng các từ cho sẵn.)

Last weekend, our family decided to go to the beach for a change. It all began on a sunny morning (1) _____ we eagerly set out for a day of swimming and sunbathing. However, things did not go as (2) _____. As soon as we arrived at the beach, dark clouds began to gather in the sky. Ignoring the bad weather, we decided to make the most of our time and quickly set up our towels and umbrellas on the sand. To make matters (3) _____, just as we were about to take our first dip in the ocean, strong winds started blowing, stirring up the sand and (4) _____ it impossible to relax. We attempted to seek a nearby shelter. Despite our great (5) _____ to wait out the storm, it only intensified, with rain pouring down in torrents. We then hastily (6) _____ our belongings and made a dash for the car. However, we were shivering with cold and (7) _____ to the skin. After we made it back to our accommodation, we spent the remainder of the day drying off and reflecting on our unfortunate encounter with Mother Nature. (8) _____ the unpleasant experience, we enjoyed being together as a family. We learned that sometimes things don't turn out the way we expect, but we can still make the best of it by sticking together.

4. Write a narrative paragraph about something unpleasant you experienced at school.

(Viết một đoạn văn tường thuật về một điều gì đó khó chịu mà bạn đã trải qua ở trường.)

Use the narrative paragraph in exercise 3 to help you and think about the following things:

(Sử dụng đoạn văn tường thuật trong bài tập 3 để giúp bạn và suy nghĩ về những điều sau:)

· When did you experience something unpleasant?

(Khi nào bạn trải qua điều gì đó khó chịu?)

. Why was it annoying or displeasing?

(Tại sao nó lại khó chịu hoặc không vui?)

. What lesson can you learn from that frustrating experience?

(Bạn có thể học được bài học gì từ trải nghiệm khó chịu đó?)