Review Lab 05 —Feelings, stories & extended answers
Past simple · countable/uncountable + would like · attitude adjectives · story climax · reference words · content points. Revision only · recycles Modules 9–10 — no new language.
A2 Key parts in this lesson
Why this lesson now? Exam-focus hour attached to Module 01.
Your level · You are here
Exam Boost · Performance Session
A progress checkpoint, not a test.
Practise the language from this part of the course again. Try challenges, mini-tasks and longer speaking turns. Do not worry about small mistakes. You can replay any part.
Get ready · 01
5 minGet talking — no pressure
Tell your partner three things you did last weekend, using past simple.
Say the sentence 'I suppose it was okay' in a flat voice. What is the person really feeling?
Pick ONE target: past tense accuracy, story climax, or extended speaking. Tell your teacher.
Grammar recap · 02
8–10 minPast simple, and countable/uncountable nouns with would like (Modules 9–10 recycle)
- Regular verbs: -ed. Many common verbs are irregular. Countable nouns have a plural
- uncountable ones don't. I'd like… is the polite way to order or ask.
- 1Modules 9–10 built two everyday tools: telling a simple past story with regular and irregular verbs, and ordering food politely using countable/uncountable nouns with some/any and I'd like….
- 2This lab reactivates both at speed — no new forms, just faster, more accurate use under timing.
We went to a new restaurant and ordered some pasta.
I didn't have any bread left, so I bought some.
She visited her grandmother last weekend.
I'd like a coffee and a piece of cake, please.
Did you enjoy the trip? — Yes, we saw a lot of interesting places.
Challenge 1.We ____ to a new café last Saturday.
Challenge 2.I'd like ____ water, please.
Challenge 3.____ you enjoy the film last night?
Challenge 4.There isn't ____ milk left in the fridge.
Challenge 5.She ____ her keys, so she couldn't get in.
Challenge 6.Could I have ____ apple, please?
Build the sentence → spot the natural chunks → say it aloud → reply like a real conversation.
1.Rebuild the sentence — then say it aloud.
2.Rebuild the sentence — then say it aloud.
3.Rebuild the sentence — then say it aloud.
Quick check 1.Which noun is uncountable?
Quick check 2.Which sentence is correct past simple?
Vocabulary recap · 03
5–7 minRecycle your toolkit
feeling glad that a difficult situation has ended
When were you last relieved about something?
annoyed because you cannot achieve something
What kind of situation makes you feel frustrated?
to arrive, often unexpectedly
Write a sentence where a surprising character turns up.
in a way that surprises you, without warning
Describe something that happened unexpectedly to you recently.
one of the pieces of information a task asks you to include
How many content points does a short message task usually have?
What to do
- 1.Revision only — every word here comes from Modules 9–10.
- 2.Match each one with its meaning.
Tap an item on the left, then tap its match on the right.
What to do
Sort the recycled words by the module where you first met them.
Activation · Personalise · Recycle
Reactivate Modules 9–10 language out loud — nothing new here, just faster recall.
Ask your partner
- When were you last relieved about something?
- What kind of situation makes you feel frustrated?
- What news would make you feel delighted?
"Write a sentence where a surprising character turns up."to turn up
Which attitude adjective do you find hardest to recognise when someone is speaking?
Write 25–35 words about a short story using BOTH recycled words.
Pronunciation polish · 04
3–4 minThe -ed ending: /t/, /d/, /ɪd/
After p, k, s, ch → /t/ (worked). After voiced sounds → /d/ (stayed). After t/d → /ɪd/ (wanted, needed).
- • worked /t/
- • stayed /d/
- • wanted /ɪd/
- • turned up /d/
- • checked /t/
Reading challenge · 05
8–10 minReading Part 3 — A day that didn't go to plan
Read along — listen to the text
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
Last Saturday started normally. I got up, had breakfast, and walked to the market to buy some fruit and bread. Then, quite unexpectedly, my old friend Marco turned up outside the bakery — I hadn't seen him for two years!
At first I felt frustrated because I was in a hurry, but that feeling didn't last long. We talked for an hour, and I was delighted to hear all his news. In the end, I was relieved I hadn't rushed off, because it turned into one of the best mornings I'd had in ages.
I didn't buy everything on my list, but I didn't mind at all.
Challenge 1.What happened unexpectedly?
Challenge 2.How did the writer feel at first?
Challenge 3.How did the writer feel by the end of the story?
Q1.The writer had seen Marco the week before.
Q2.The writer felt frustrated for the whole morning.
Q3.The writer bought everything on the shopping list.
What to do
- 1.Reading & Writing Part 1 — Read each notice and choose A, B or C.
- 2.About 5 minutes.
1.What happened at the station?
We're out of fresh bread today. We've got some lovely cakes instead!
2.What does the sign tell customers?
3.What should the customer do?
LOST PROPERTY
Found a blue jacket on Tuesday. Ask at the office if it's yours.
4.What was found?
CLASS UPDATE
Remember: your message needs three content points. Missing one loses marks.
5.What does the notice remind students?
Listening challenge · 06
8–10 minListening — Telling a story about a surprising day
Listening audio
Tap play to listen. Replay as many times as you need.
Show transcript
Sam:You look happy today — what happened?
Mia:Something amazing! I went to the shop yesterday, and my old teacher turned up unexpectedly.
Sam:Really? How did you feel?
Mia:At first I felt a bit frustrated because I was in a hurry, but then I was delighted to see her.
Sam:What did you talk about?
Mia:Everything! After that, we had a coffee together. In the end, I was really relieved I'd stopped to talk.
Challenge 1.Who turned up unexpectedly?
Challenge 2.How did Mia feel at first?
Challenge 3.What did Mia and her teacher do after talking?
What to do
Tick every recycled Module 9–10 word or phrase you hear in the dialogue.
Skills challenge · 07
5 minReference words under pressure, and linking three content points
- Check what it/this/one/so refers to before you answer
- check every message covers all three content points before you finish.
Task
- 1Module 10 trained two related skills: tracking reference words (it, this, one, so) while reading or listening under time pressure, and making sure a short message clearly links and covers all three content points.
- 2This lab rebuilds both together.
Example
Mia turned up unexpectedly. This surprised Sam. → This = Mia turning up. Message plan: 1) confirm you're free 2) suggest an activity 3) suggest a time — check all three appear before submitting.
Writing challenge · 08
5 minShow what you can do
Q1.Type ONE word: 'We ____ (go) to the beach last weekend.'
Q2.Type ONE word: 'Is there ____ milk in the fridge?'
Q3.Type ONE word: 'I felt ____ (extremely pleased) when I heard the news.'
Q4.Type ONE word: 'After the delay, ____ it turned into a good day.'
Reading & Writing Part 7 (story, 35+ words). Continue: 'It was an ordinary afternoon until someone turned up at the door...' Build to a small climax, then a clear ending, using past simple and time linkers (then, after that, finally).
Your writing draft
0 words SavedShow model answer & examiner comment
It was an ordinary afternoon until someone turned up at the door. It was my cousin, who I hadn't seen for a year! At first I felt confused, then delighted. We talked for hours and, after that, cooked dinner together. Finally, we watched a film and I felt really happy she had visited unexpectedly.
Examiner comment
| 5 | All content points covered; consistent style; range of structures; minor errors only. |
| 3 | Content mostly covered; mostly suitable style; some range; errors don't stop the reader understanding. |
| 1 | Limited content; intrusive errors; very basic structures; under-length. |
What to do
- 1.Reading & Writing Part 6 — Reply to this message in 25 words or more.
- 2.Cover ALL three content points.
Hi! How was your weekend? Did anything surprising happen? What did you eat? Leo
Your reply must cover:
- Describe the weekend
- Mention something surprising
- Mention food
Show model answer
Hi Leo, my weekend was great! An old friend turned up unexpectedly on Saturday, which was a lovely surprise. We had some pasta and a big piece of cake afterwards. I felt really happy! Talk soon, Sam
Communication lab · 09
10–15 minTalk it out
Speaking Part 2 — In pairs, tell a short past-time story about a surprising day. Use past simple, one attitude adjective, and time linkers (then, after that, finally).
Useful phrases
What to do
Choose the most natural, extended answer.
- ExaminerTell me about a surprising day you had recently.
- Candidate_______________
- ExaminerHow did the day end?
- Candidate_______________
What to do
- 1.Speaking Part 1 — the examiner asks short personal questions (about 3–4 minutes total).
- 2.Answer naturally, then link a second idea with a linker.
Phase 1 — short factual questions
1.Examiner: "What's your name?"
2.Examiner: "What did you do last weekend?"
Tip: Use past simple, then add a detail with 'and' or 'so'.
3.Examiner: "Did anything surprising happen to you recently?"
Tip: Use 'unexpectedly' or 'turned up'.
4.Examiner: "How do you usually feel before an exam?"
Tip: Use an attitude adjective, e.g. anxious, relieved.
Phase 2 — extended question (aim for 3–5 sentences)
Examiner: "Tell me about a day that didn't go as planned."
Tip: Use time linkers: at first, then, after that, in the end.
Show model extended answer
Last month I had a day that didn't go as planned. At first everything was normal — I got up and went to work as usual. Then, unexpectedly, the office closed early because of a problem with the electricity. At first I felt a bit frustrated, but after that I met a friend for lunch instead. In the end, I was actually relieved, because we had a lovely afternoon together.
What to do
Speaking Part 2 — Describe your photograph for about 1 minute, then discuss the questions using past simple and attitude adjectives where useful.
Picture A
Need help? Show prompts (try describing with no help first)
- • What can you see?
- • How do the people look — delighted, frustrated, relieved?
- • What do you think happened just before this photo?
- • Has something similar happened to you?
Picture B
Need help? Show prompts (try describing with no help first)
- • What can you see?
- • How do you think the people feel?
- • What might happen next?
- • Would you enjoy being there?
Useful phrases
- • In the picture I can see…
- • They look…
- • I think they feel…
- • Maybe…then…
Show model 1-minute description
In the picture I can see two people. They look really delighted — maybe someone turned up unexpectedly. I think at first they felt surprised, and then they felt happy. It reminds me of a similar day I had last year.
Optional · Teacher-led
Teacher Activities
Run this lab as a brisk, communicative checkpoint — not a test. ~26 min total
Keep it going · 10
Take-homeExtend it at home
Self-study — everything you need is included below. All four skills are covered so you keep the spiral going between lessons; pick the order that suits you.
Past simple + countable/uncountable gap-fill — complete each sentence.
Your response
0 words SavedMaterials included
Sentences
Attempt the task first, then check your answers.
Writing Part 7 mock — write a 35+ word story building to a small climax, using at least 2 time linkers and 1 attitude adjective.
Your response
0 words SavedAttempt the task first, then check your answers.
Speaking Part 2 mock — record a 1-minute story about a surprising day, using time linkers to order events.
Your response
0 words SavedMaterials included
Prompt
Listening recycling drill — read the café/story dialogue aloud twice, noticing reference words (it, this, that).
Your response
0 words SavedMaterials included
Dialogue
Wrap-up · 11
2–3 minWhat you can now do
- Review Labs are memory practice, not tests.
- Past simple: regular -ed, plus common irregular verbs (go→went, buy→bought).
- Countable/uncountable nouns: some (positive), any (negative/question), I'd like… (polite).
- Attitude adjectives (relieved, frustrated, delighted) show how someone really feels.
- Stories build to a climax with time linkers: at first, then, after that, in the end.
- Reference words (it/this/one/so) point back to something already said — check what they mean.
- A good short message links and covers all three content points clearly.
Need more practice?
Optional · your lesson progress stays the sameShort notices and messages
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Matching people to texts
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