Written at twelve!

I attach what Guille C. sent to me. So so so sweet! Thanks Guille!

teacher:
you won't believe me but today I came across an old notebook where I kept a lot of things. And guess what? I found some kind of poem or a song. It had a lot of mistakes but it reminded me of you because you told me today that I haven't sent you compositions for a long time .


It's always my fault
I'm never right
while you shout at me
you don't think
all the things you say
because sometimes it hurts
under my skin
there is something strange
and a part of me
just wants to cry
although I know
I have to be strong sometimes it is hard to shut up

remember I wrote it when I was 12! It seems as if I have always liked writing
kissesssssss

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Have and Have Got for Beginners

Beginner's English: Have, Have got

The differences between 'have' and 'have got' can be confusing for beginners. Here is a guide the two forms. When you finish reviewing try the 'Have / Have got' Quiz to check your understanding.

Remember these important points:

·                   'Have' and 'Have got' are used for possession.

Example: Jack has got a beautiful house. OR Jack has a beautiful house.

·                   Only 'have' is used when talking about actions.

Example: I usually have breakfast at 8 o'clock. NOT I usually have got breakfast at 8 o'clock.

·                   The question form for 'have' follows regular present simple:

Example: Do you have a fast car? NOT Have you a fast car?

·                   'Have' and 'Have got' are only used in the present simple. Use 'have' for the past simple or future forms.

Example: She had a copy of that book.

·                   There is no contracted form for 'Have' in the positive form. The contracted form is used for 'have got'

Example: I have a red bicycle. OR I've got a red bicycle. NOT I've a red bicycle.

Here is a grammar chart showing the construction of the two forms:

Positive I, You, We, They HAVE GOT
Subject + have + got + objects
They have got a new car. Contracted: They've got a new car.

Positive He, She, It HAVE GOT
Subject + has + got + objects
He has got a new car. Contracted: He's got a new car.

Positive I, You, We, They HAVE
Subject + have + objects
They have a new car. There is no contracted form

Positive He, She, It HAVE
Subject + have + objects
She has a new car. There is no contracted form

Question I, You, We, They HAVE GOT
(?) + have + subject + got?
How many children have you got? There is no contracted form

Question He, She, It HAVE GOT
(?) + has + subject + got?
How many children has he got? There is no contracted form

Question I, You, We, They HAVE
(?) + do + subject + have?
How many children do you have? There is no contracted form

Question He, She, It HAVE
(?) + does + subject + have?
How many children does he have? There is no contracted form

Negative I, You, We, They HAVE GOT
Subject + have + not + got + objects
We have not got a dog. Contraction: We haven't got a dog.

Negative He, She, It HAVE GOT
Subject + has + not + got + objects
She has not got a dog. Contraction: She hasn't got a dog.

Negative I, You, We, They HAVE
Subject + do + not + have + objects
They do not have a dog. Contraction: They don't have a dog.

Negative He, She, It HAVE GOT
Subject + does + not + have + objects
She does not have a dog. Contraction: She doesn't have a dog.

Possession

There are two forms to express possession in English. Have or Have got

Do you have a car?
Have you got a car?
He hasn't got any friends.
He doesn't have any friends.
She has a beautiful new home.
She's got a beautiful new home.

While both forms are correct (and accepted in both British and American English), have got (have you got, he hasn't got, etc.) is generally the preferred form in British English while most speakers of American English employ the have (do you have, he doesn't have etc.)

 

 

Have and Have Got - Quiz

Complete the following sentences using either 'have' or 'have got'. In some cases both forms are possible. Click on the arrow to see the answer.

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·                   Peter a beautiful new house in the countryside.

·                   (she) any children?

·                   I a fantastic apartment in New York when I lived there.

·                   Tom a shower at the moment. Can you call back later?

·                   I'm afraid we enough space in the garage.

·                   My son breakfast before he goes to school.

·                   I think she a new job soon.

·                   (you) dinner early or late?

·                   (you) time to see me tomorrow afternoon?

·                   They usually a lot of free time during the summer.

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KEY

·                   Peter a beautiful new house in the countryside.

·                   (she) any children?

·                   I a fantastic apartment in New York when I lived there.

·                   Tom a shower at the moment. Can you call back later?

·                   I'm afraid we enough space in the garage.

·                   My son breakfast before he goes to school.

·                   I think she a new job soon.

·                   (you) dinner early or late?

·                   (you) time to see me tomorrow afternoon?

·                   They usually a lot of free time during the summer.

 

FCE December 2010

December Session (paper-based exam)
Tuesday 07 December (0100)
Paper 1 (Reading) (morning)
Paper 2 (Writing)(morning)
Must start before 13.00 hrs
Paper 3 (Use of English)
May start before 13.00 hrs
Paper 4 (Listening)
Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4

Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
19 November–12 December
This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details.

or

Saturday 11 December (0102)

Paper 1 (Reading)(morning)
Paper 2 (Writing)(morning)
Must start before 13.00 hrs
Paper 3 (Use of English)
May start before 13.00 hrs
Paper 4 (Listening)
Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4

Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
19 November–12 December
This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details.

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June Session (paper-based exam)
Saturday 12 June (0102) (morning)
Paper 1 (Reading) (morning)
Paper 2 (Writing) Must start before 13.00 hrs
Paper 3 (Use of English) May start before 13.00 hrs
Paper 4 (Listening) Papers must be administered in this sequence 1, 2, 3 and 4

Window for Paper 5 (Speaking)
24 May–20 June
This paper is held by separate arrangement within a specified period. Contact your centre for more details.

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raindrops by Guille C.

sent in Dec. Sorry I didn't post it before! xxxx

Raindrops. Thousands. Falling from the top down. Taking place for a second in the space. Wondering “where do we go next?” Only Mother Nature knows that. If they’ll be snow, water or just more rain. There is when I ask myself “What’s the difference between raindrops and people?” We have the ability to choose our destiny. If we continue, stop, jump or talk. We make decisions about our lives and from there accept the consequences. We decide what to wear, what to eat and what to do. But beyond this, we are no more than different people. Thousands. Going from side to side. Taking place for a lifetime in this world. Asking ourselves “where do we go next?”