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VOCABULARY

  • go — идти — бару
  • walk — ходить — жүру
  • run — бегать — жүгіру
  • arrive — прибывать — келу / жету
  • meet — встречать — кездесу
  • stay — оставаться / жить (временно) — тұру / уақытша қалу
  • wake up — просыпаться — ояну
  • have (breakfast etc.) — иметь / принимать — ішу / тамақтану
  • swim — плавать — жүзу
  • hike — ходить в поход — тауға шығу / жаяу серуендеу
  • learn — учить / изучать — үйрену
  • build — строить — салу / жасау
  • find — находить — табу
  • happen — происходить — болу
  • slip — поскользнуться — тайып кету
  • hurt — поранить / болеть — жарақат алу / ауыру
  • ask — спрашивать / просить — сұрау / өтіну
  • stay (with someone) — оставаться — жанында болу
  • keep calm — сохранять спокойствие — сабырлы болу
  • arrive — прибывать — келу
  • take (to hospital) — отвезти — апару
  • promise — обещать — уәде беру
  • send (messages) — отправлять — жіберу
  • feel — чувствовать — сезіну
  • want — хотеть — қалау

READING

Read the text and answer the questions.

When I was twelve years old, my parents decided to send me to a summer camp for two weeks. It was my first time being away from home for so long, so I was both excited and a little nervous. The camp was located near a large lake in the countryside, surrounded by forests and mountains. When we arrived, I met five other girls who stayed in the same cabin with me. They were all friendly, and we became close very quickly.

Every morning, we woke up at 6:30 and went for a short run near the lake. After breakfast, we had different activities like swimming, kayaking, hiking, or learning survival skills in the forest. One day, our group walked deep into the woods with an instructor who taught us how to build a fire and find clean water. It was difficult but really exciting. In the evenings, there were campfire events where we sang songs, shared stories, and roasted marshmallows. I remember laughing a lot with my new friends.

However, one day something unexpected happened. During a hiking trip, one of the girls in our group slipped on a wet rock and hurt her leg. We didn’t have phone signal in the forest, so the instructor asked two of us to run back to the camp and call for help. The rest of us stayed with the injured girl and tried to keep her calm. Luckily, the camp nurse arrived quickly and took her to a nearby hospital. She was fine, but the event made all of us more careful after that.

When the camp ended, I didn’t want to go home. I felt stronger, more confident, and more independent than before. I also promised to stay in touch with my new friends, and we still send messages to each other sometimes. That summer camp was one of the most memorable experiences of my childhood.
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True / False (justify if false)
It was the girl’s first time staying away from home for such a long time.

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The camp was located in the middle of a big city.

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Every morning they did physical activity before breakfast.

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One of the girls was injured during a swimming activity.

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The speaker wanted to leave the camp early and go home.

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Task 2 — Answer the questions (full sentence, Past Simple)
Where was the summer camp located?

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What activities did the children do in the mornings?

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What exactly happened to one of the girls during the trip?

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How did the group react to the accident?

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How did the speaker feel at the end of the camp?

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Choose the correct answer (A/B/C)
How long did the summer camp last?

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What did they do in the evenings?

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What lesson did the experience teach the speaker?

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Listening

Тапсырма 1 — True / False
The speaker checked social media in the morning on Saturday.

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The speaker spent time in a park during the day.

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The speaker talked with their grandmother about life without technology.

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In the evening, the speaker watched a movie on the phone.

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At the end of the day, the speaker felt relaxed.

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Тапсырма 2 — Complete the sentences
In the morning, the speaker made a cup of _ and sat near the window.

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In the park, many families were outside with their _

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The speaker and the grandmother talked for almost _ hours.

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Before going to bed, the speaker _ a book for an hour.

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The speaker said it was important to take a break from _ sometimes.

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Тапсырма 3 — Multiple Choice (A/B/C)
What did the speaker do first in the morning?

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How long did the speaker talk with the grandmother?

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What did the speaker do before going to bed?

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Тапсырма 1 — True / False
The speaker traveled alone to the mountain town.

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The owners of the guesthouse were kind and welcoming.

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It rained while they were hiking.

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They spent the evening watching TV and using the internet.

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They returned home happy after the trip.

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Тапсырма 2 — Complete the sentences
The trip took _ hours by car.

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The owners served tea and _ when the travelers arrived.

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They got completely _ because of the rain.

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In the evening, they ate a _ dinner with the owners.

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On Sunday, they bought _ from the market.

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Тапсырма 3 — Multiple Choice (A/B/C)
Why did they choose this town?

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What kind of souvenirs did they buy?

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How did they feel after the weekend?

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Тапсырма 1 — True / False
The party was planned in just one day.

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Emily was surprised when she entered the house.

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The friends bought her a very expensive gift.

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They danced and took photos at the party.

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Emily sent a thank-you message after the party.

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Тапсырма 2 — Fill in the missing words
They decorated the house with _ and lights.

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The birthday cake was _ flavored.

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Emily said it was the best _ she had ever received.

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One of the gifts was a handmade _ album.

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The party ended around _ p.m.

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Тапсырма 3 — Multiple Choice (A/B/C)
Why did one friend take Emily to the cinema?

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How did Emily react to the surprise?

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What kind of gifts did Emily receive?

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Writing

Writing Task 1
Write a short diary entry (5–6 sentences).
Start with: Yesterday was an unusual day…
Use Past Simple only.
End with how you felt.
Кеше болған ерекше күн жайлы күнделік сияқты 5–6 сөйлем жаз.
Past Simple қолдан. Соңында эмоцияңды жаз (I felt…).

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Writing Task 2
Correct the mistakes (rewrite correctly in Past Simple):
Yesterday I go to the library and read a book.
We was very tired after the trip.
She not watched the movie because she have homework.
My friends buyed souvenirs when they was in Almaty.
Қате жерлерін Past Simple бойынша дұрыста.

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Writing Task 3
Describe a past experience (6–8 sentences).
Choose one topic:
– A funny moment from your childhood
– A surprising or scary day
– One of the best birthdays
Өткен шақтағы бір оқиғаны 6–8 сөйлеммен жаз. Past Simple қолдан.
Тақырыптардың бірін таңда.

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