B1.1C — Revision Check

🧳 VOCABULARY (Trip planning + real-life tasks)

You’re preparing for a weekend city break. Read each sentence and do a super-fast self-check:

• ✅ I know this word (I can use it)
• 🤔 I’m unsure (I recognize it, but I’m not confident)
• ❌ I don’t know it (new for me)

1) schedule /ˈʃedʒuːl/

Context & example: My train schedule says the first train leaves at 6:40, so I’m setting an early alarm.

2) deadline /ˈdedlaɪn/

Context & example: I have a deadline at work on Friday, so I can’t leave the city before 6 p.m.

3) appointment /əˈpɔɪntmənt/

Context & example: I booked an appointment at the passport office, so I must be there on time.

4) crowded /ˈkraʊdɪd/

Context & example: The platform is really crowded today, so I’m keeping my backpack in front of me.

5) forecast /ˈfɔːrkæst/

Context & example: The weather forecast says it might rain tomorrow, so I’m taking a light jacket.

6) receipt /rɪˈsiːt/

Context & example: Keep the receipt in case you need to return the ticket or prove you paid.

7) platform /ˈplætfɔːrm/

Context & example: The announcement says our train is on platform 4, so we’re walking quickly.

8) permission /pərˈmɪʃən/

Context & example: You need permission to check in early, so I’m emailing the hotel.

9) recommendation /ˌrekəmenˈdeɪʃən/

Context & example: Can you give me a recommendation for a quiet café near the museum?

10) responsibility /rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti/

Context & example: It’s my responsibility to book the tickets, so I’m checking prices tonight.

Quick reuse ✍️ (make it personal)

Write 3–4 mini-sentences about your own trip plan using the vocabulary above.

1. This weekend, my [___] (schedule) is…
2. My biggest [___] (responsibility) is…
3. I might need [___] (permission) because…
4. I always keep the [___] (receipt) when…

✏️ EXERCISES (Tenses, articles, modals — in travel sentences)

Complete each sentence. After you answer, pause for 5 seconds and ask yourself: Why this tense/article/modal? 🤔

1) Right now, I [___] the train schedule on my phone.

2) Yesterday at 6 p.m., we [___] on the platform when the delay was announced.

3) Look at the clouds— I [___] take an umbrella.

4) At the station, you [___] keep your ticket ready for inspection.

5) Every Saturday, I [___] (take) the early train to avoid crowds.

6) Can you book [___] (a/the/zero) hotel near the old town?

7) You [___] (should) keep your receipt, just in case there is a problem later.

8) While I was buying snacks, my friend [___] (check) the forecast on the station screen.

📩 READING (Spot the grammar in a real message)

Read the message. Then do three things:

• • Underline examples of Present, Past, and Future forms ⏰⏮️⏭️
  • Circle articles: a / the / zero ⭕
  • Highlight modals (can/could/must/should/have to) 🟨

Subject: Change of plan for Saturday

Hi Marta,
I’m at the station now and I’m checking the board. Our train was delayed because of a signal problem, and the platform is crowded. I bought a new ticket and kept the receipt. The forecast says it will rain in the afternoon, so I’m going to visit the museum first. Can we move our appointment to 3 p.m.? If we arrive late, we might have to skip the river tour. We should book a table tonight because the restaurants get busy on weekends.

See you soon,
Alex

“Margin notes” for tricky words 🧠

• • signal problem: a technical issue with train signals (a reason for delays)
  • board: the information screen with times/platforms
  • skip: not do something (because of time)

Comprehension questions (answer in 1–2 sentences)

1. 1. Why was the train delayed?
   2. What is Alex going to do first because of the weather?
   3. What do they say they should do tonight, and why?

30-second self-check ✅

Which felt easiest: tenses, articles, or modals? Which needs review?

🖼️ IMAGE (What’s happening now vs what usually happens?)

Look at the left side and the right side and compare them. Use Present Continuous for “now” and Present Simple for routines, plus modals for rules/advice.

Say or write 6 short sentences:

1. 1. On the left, people [___] (be) …
   2. On the right, people [___] (be) …
   3. In train stations, people usually [___] (wa..) …
   4. In airports, passengers usually [___] (sh..) …
   5. At a busy station, you [___] (mu..) …
   6. At check-in, you [___] (ca.) … / you [___] (sho...) …

🎧 LISTENING (A delay, a new plan, and advice)

Listen to the dialogue and focus on: times, reasons, and what is required vs recommended.

Listening check (no long writing—just quick answers)

1. 1. What time does Hale expect to arrive?
   2. What two reasons does he give for the delay?
   3. What does Clara say Hale must do at check-in?
   4. What does Clara say Hale has to do today for the museum?

Noticing challenge 👀

Name two grammar examples you heard:

• • One tense (Present / Past / Future): ____
  • One modal (can/could/must/should/have to): ____

Put the events in the correct order 🧩

Is the statement correct? 🤔

🗣️ SPEAKING (From short answers to B1 explanations)

Record your answers. Aim for clear sentences and add a reason using because / so / when.

Quick self-assessment ✅

Which grammar point did you use most confidently: tenses, articles, or modals? Which one did you avoid?

✍️ WRITING (One clear plan + a grammar checklist)

Task: Write a short paragraph (40–80 words) titled: My plan for the weekend trip.

Include:

• • at least one Present Simple + one Present Continuous
  • at least one Past tense (Simple or Continuous)
  • at least one Future form (will or going to)
  • three articles total: a / the / zero (any mix)
  • two modals (can/could/must/should/have to)
  • try to use 3–4 words from today’s vocabulary (e.g., schedule, forecast, receipt, recommendation, responsibility)

Useful phrases (steal these!)

• • Present routine: “I usually…” / “I often…”
  • Now: “Right now, I’m…”
  • Past: “Last time, I…” / “While I was…, I…”
  • Future: “I’m going to…” / “I think I’ll…”
  • Modals: “I have to…” / “I should…” / “I can…”

Checklist (self-check before you finish) ✅

• • Grammar: Do my verb forms match the time words?
  • Vocabulary: Did I use at least 3 target words naturally?