English with Toggy · A1 · Unit 1 · Come In

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Grammar

There is / There are · Have got · 8 interactive exercises — submit each one to see your score

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Every exercise here lets you practice and self-check. Try first, then submit — the workbook will mark each answer and show you why. Mistakes are signposts, not setbacks.

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Exercise 1 Match the rule to the example 5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ① recognition

Click a grammar form on the left, then click its example sentence on the right.

aThere is (+ singular)

1"There's a desk by the door."

bThere are (+ plural)

2"There are some chairs here."

chas got

3"She's got a new office."

dhaven't got

4"We haven't got a printer."

eAre there…? (question)

5"Are there any windows?"

Exercise 2 Complete with there is / there are 5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ② controlled

Pick the correct form. + means affirmative, − means negative.

1. + a computer on every desk.

AnswerThere is — affirmative + singular (a computer).

2. + some plants near the entrance.

AnswerThere are — affirmative + plural (plants), with some.

3. − a coffee machine on this floor.

AnswerThere isn't — negative + singular.

4. − any meeting rooms downstairs.

AnswerThere aren't — negative + plural, with any.

5. + a quiet area for calls.

AnswerThere is — affirmative + singular (a quiet area).

Exercise 3 Choose the correct form of have got 5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ③ controlled+

The icon shows the subject. Pick the correct form.

1. Our team ________ a new project this month.

have got

has got

Answerhave got — team = members (plural).

2. She ________ an office near the lobby.

have got

has got

Answerhas got — she = 3rd person singular.

3. I ________ a question about the schedule.

've got

's got

Answer've got — I always uses have got.

4. The building ________ an elevator.

haven't got

hasn't got

Answerhasn't got — the building = it.

5. ________ you got a minute to talk?

Have

Has

AnswerHave — subject is you.

Exercise 4 Find and fix the mistake 5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ④ guided

Each sentence has one wrong word (underlined). Pick the correct word.

1. There is some chairs in the meeting room. → fix:

Answerare — chairs is plural.

2. My manager have got a large desk. → fix:

Answerhas — manager = he/she.

3. There aren't some windows in this office. → fix:

Answerany — negatives use any.

4. "Has the company got new offices?" — "Yes, it have." → fix:

Answerhas — short answer matches question.

5. Is there a desks for the new colleague? → fix:

Answerdesk — "a" + singular.

Exercise 5 Write about your own workplace 5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑤ core practice

Complete each sentence with true information about your office. Use the target grammar.

1.

In my office, there is ________ .

Model"In my office, there is a long table for meetings."

2.

There are some ________ .

Model"There are some plants near my desk."

3.

There isn't ________ .

Model"There isn't a quiet room on my floor."

4.

I've got ________ , but I haven't got ________ .

Model"I've got a laptop, but I haven't got a second monitor."

5.

Has your company got ________ ?

Model"Has your company got an office in another city?"

Exercise 6 Put the words in the correct order 5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑥ core practice

Click the words to build each sentence in the correct order. Click any word in the box to remove it.

+ 1. Make a positive sentence.

the printer . There door a is near

AnswerThere is a printer near the door.

+ 2. Make a positive sentence about a team.

new client . team Our got has a

AnswerOur team has got a new client.

− 3. Make a negative sentence.

floor on . quiet rooms any There this aren't

AnswerThere aren't any quiet rooms on this floor.

? 4. Make a question.

minute ? got Have you a

AnswerHave you got a minute?

+ 5. Make a positive sentence.

lobby chairs . some There the in are

AnswerThere are some chairs in the lobby.

Exercise 7 Rewrite the sentence as instructed 5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑦ creative

Rewrite each sentence in the form shown. The first word is given to start you off.

1.

There is a desk here. (make it negative)

Start with: There

AnswerThere isn't a desk here.

2.

The company has got two offices. (make it a question)

Start with: Has

AnswerHas the company got two offices?

3.

There are some windows. (make it negative)

Start with: There

AnswerThere aren't any windows. (some → any)

4.

She has got a laptop. (make it negative)

Start with: She

AnswerShe hasn't got a laptop.

5.

There is a meeting room upstairs. (make it a question)

Start with: Is

AnswerIs there a meeting room upstairs?

Exercise 8 Describe a real workplace 5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑧ creative

Write 5 short sentences about a workplace you know. Each sentence must contain the word in bold.

1.

Describe one thing in the office. (use There is)

Model"There is a large open office on the second floor."

2.

Describe more than one thing. (use There are)

Model"There are some desks by the windows."

3.

Say what your team has. (use has got)

Model"My team has got a meeting room near the kitchen."

4.

Say what is missing. (use haven't got)

Model"We haven't got a quiet area for calls."

5.

Ask one question about your workplace. (use Is there)

Model"Is there a kitchen on this floor?"

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Vocabulary 1

Workspace objects · 8 interactive exercises — submit each one to see your score

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Every object around you has a name — and naming things is the first step to talking about them. Practice these words and they will stick.

a desk

[ ə desk ]

a computer

[ ə kəmˈpjuːtər ]

an office

[ ən ˈɑːfɪs ]

a chair

[ ə tʃer ]

a building

[ ə ˈbɪldɪŋ ]

a window

[ ə ˈwɪndoʊ ]

a printer

[ ə ˈprɪntər ]

a lamp

[ ə læmp ]

a door

[ ə dɔːr ]

a shelf

[ ə ʃelf ]

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Exercise 1Match the word to the picture5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ① recognition

Click a word on the left, then click its picture on the right.

athe desk

1

ba printer

2

ca shelf

3

dthe building

4

ea window

5

Exercise 2Complete the office description5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ② controlled

Look at the picture and pick the right word.

1. I have a new .

Answercomputer — see the screen.

2. The on my desk gives light.

Answerlamp — a small desk light.

3. Please close the .

Answerdoor — the way into a room.

4. My books are on the wooden .

Answershelf — wooden boards for books.

5. Our is big and bright.

Answeroffice — the work room.

Exercise 3On a desk, or part of a room?5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ③ controlled+

Decide where each item usually sits.

1.a lamp

AnswerOn a desk

2.a window

AnswerPart of a room

3.a computer

AnswerOn a desk

4.a door

AnswerPart of a room

5.a printer

AnswerOn a desk

Exercise 4Choose the best word5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ④ guided

Pick the word that fits each short sentence.

1. I print my work on the ________ .

printer

chair

Answerprinter — prints work.

2. I sit on a ________ .

shelf

chair

Answerchair — for sitting.

3. Our ________ is very tall.

building

lamp

Answerbuilding — tall structure.

4. Open the ________ for fresh air.

door

window

Answerwindow — for fresh air.

5. My laptop is on my ________ .

desk

window

Answerdesk — laptop sits on it.

Exercise 5Describe your workspace5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑤ core practice

Write your own full sentence about each thing. Use a / an / the, start with a capital, end with a full stop.

1.

Your desk:

Model"There is a wide desk by the window."

2.

A window in your office:

Model"There is a big window in my office."

3.

A printer at work:

Model"There is a printer near the door."

4.

A shelf in your office:

Model"My books are on the shelf."

5.

Your building:

Model"Our building has got six floors."

Exercise 6Find the word from its sound5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑥ core practice

Read each IPA carefully and choose the word it represents.

1. [ ə kəmˈpjuːtər ] =

Answera computer — stress on second syllable.

2. [ ðə ˈbɪldɪŋ ] =

Answerthe building — -ing ending [ɪŋ].

3. [ ə tʃer ] =

Answera chair — "ch" sound [tʃ].

4. [ ə ˈprɪntər ] =

Answera printer — stress on first syllable.

5. [ ðə desk ] =

Answerthe desk — single syllable ending [sk].

Exercise 7Which word does not belong?6 groups · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑦ creative

In each group, three words share a category. Click the word that does not belong.

Group 1 — furniture (you sit on / write at / put things on)

a desk

a chair

a shelf

a window

Answera window — the others are furniture; a window is part of the wall.

Group 2 — small things you can move

a computer

a printer

a lamp

the building

Answerthe building — the others are small movable objects; a building is a whole structure.

Group 3 — places (a whole room or building)

the office

the building

a chair

a meeting room

Answera chair — the others are places; a chair is one object you sit on.

Group 4 — parts of a room (fixed to the wall)

a door

a window

a printer

a shelf

Answera printer — the others are fixed to a wall; a printer is a movable machine.

Group 5 — things on a desk

a lamp

a computer

a printer

the office

Answerthe office — the others are desk objects; an office is a place.

Group 6 — big, heavy things (you cannot carry them)

the building

a door

a desk

a lamp

Answera lamp — it is small and easy to carry; the others are big and heavy.

Exercise 8Describe your ideal workspace5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑧ creative

Write your own full sentence about each thing. Use a / an / the, start with a capital, end with a full stop.

1.

Your ideal desk:

Model"My ideal desk is wide and clean."

2.

Your ideal chair:

Model"I have a soft chair near the window."

3.

A shelf for your books:

Model"There is a tall shelf for my books."

4.

A window for light:

Model"My ideal room has a big window."

5.

Your ideal building:

Model"The building is quiet and modern."

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Vocabulary 2

Prepositions of place & building locations · 8 interactive exercises

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Saying where something is unlocks a huge number of useful sentences. With five small prepositions you can describe almost any workspace. Master these and the office is yours to map.

Preposition reference

on

[ ɑːn ]

under

[ ˈʌndər ]

in

[ ɪn ]

next to

[ nekst tə ]

between

[ bɪˈtwiːn ]

Place reference

reception

[ rɪˈsepʃən ]

elevator

[ ˈeləveɪtər ]

entrance

[ ˈentrəns ]

branch

[ bræntʃ ]

floor

[ flɔːr ]

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Exercise 1Match the word to the picture5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ① recognition

Click a word on the left, then click its picture on the right.

aon

1

bunder

2

cin

3

dnext to

4

ebetween

5

Exercise 2Pick the preposition that matches the picture5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ② controlled

Look at the picture, then click the right preposition.

1. The orange box is …

on the shelf

under the shelf

in the shelf

Answeron the shelf

2. The orange box is …

on the table

under the table

next to the table

Answerunder the table

3. The orange box is …

next to two boxes

between two boxes

under two boxes

Answerbetween two boxes

4. The orange box is …

in the box

on the box

between the box

Answerin the box

5. The orange box is …

in the grey box

next to the grey box

under the grey box

Answernext to the grey box

Exercise 3Put the words in order5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ③ controlled+

Click the words to build each sentence. Click any word in the box to remove it.

1. Make a sentence with on.

desk . on my The is lamp

AnswerThe lamp is on my desk.

2. Make a sentence with under.

chair . My under bag the is

AnswerMy bag is under the chair.

3. Make a sentence with next to.

door next to . is the The printer

AnswerThe printer is next to the door.

4. Make a sentence with between.

rooms between . two kitchen The is

AnswerThe kitchen is between two rooms.

5. Make a sentence with in.

office . in computer My the is

AnswerMy computer is in the office.

Exercise 4Is the preposition used correctly?5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ④ guided

Click Yes if the preposition fits naturally, No if it sounds wrong.

1.There are many people in my office.

AnswerYes

2.My office is in floor three.

AnswerNo — should be "on floor three".

3.The printer is next to my desk.

AnswerYes

4.The kitchen is between the elevator.

AnswerNo — "between" needs two things.

5.My bag is under the desk.

AnswerYes

Exercise 5Type the missing preposition5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑤ core practice

Write one preposition in each gap.

1.

My computer is ________ my desk.

Answeron

2.

My bag is ________ the desk.

Answerunder

3.

My desk is ________ the window.

Answernext to (two words)

4.

There are six people ________ the meeting room.

Answerin

5.

The lamp is ________ the laptop and the phone.

Answerbetween

Exercise 6Choose the correct preposition5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑥ core practice

Look at the picture and pick the preposition that fits each sentence.

1. My laptop is ________ my desk.

on

in

under

Answeron — touching the top.

2. My bag is ________ the chair.

on

under

between

Answerunder — lower position.

3. There are ten people ________ the meeting room.

in

on

next to

Answerin — inside a space.

4. The printer is ________ the door.

in

next to

under

Answernext to — beside.

5. The kitchen is ________ the office and the meeting room.

in

next to

between

Answerbetween — in the middle of two things.

Exercise 7Which word does not belong?6 groups · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑦ creative

In each group, three words share a category. Click the word that does not belong.

Group 1 — prepositions

on

under

between

desk

Answerdesk — the others are prepositions of place.

Group 2 — places in a building

reception

elevator

entrance

printer

Answerprinter — the others are places in a building.

Group 3 — needs one thing

on

in

next to

between

Answerbetween — needs TWO things; the others need just one.

Group 4 — building parts

floor

entrance

elevator

under

Answerunder — the others are building parts.

Group 5 — company places

office

branch

reception

on

Answeron — the others are company/office places.

Group 6 — position words

under

next to

in

entrance

Answerentrance — it is a place; the others are position words (prepositions).

Exercise 8Give a short tour of your building5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑧ creative

Write your own full sentence with each preposition. Use a / an / the, start with a capital, end with a full stop.

1.

Use on:

Model"Reception is on the ground floor."

2.

Use under:

Model"My bag is under the desk."

3.

Use next to:

Model"My office is next to the elevator."

4.

Use between:

Model"The kitchen is between two meeting rooms."

5.

Use in:

Model"The meeting rooms are in the main hall."

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Reading

Office-tour blog post · 8 interactive exercises

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Reading is the easiest way to see grammar in action. Every sentence in this short blog post uses the language of this unit. Read once for the story, then again for the details.

The Brightway building

Daniel's office

Kitchen & meeting room

Welcome to the Maple Street Office

A short office-tour post from our new-hire blog

Hi! I'm Daniel, and this is my new workplace at Brightway. Our building has got five floors. Reception is on the ground floor, next to the main entrance.

My office is on floor three. There are eight desks, and there is a big window on every wall. There is a quiet room for calls, too. There isn't a printer in my room, but there is one next to the elevator.

The kitchen is between the meeting room and the quiet room. Brightway has got two other branches — one in Denver and one in Austin. I'm very happy here. Come in and say hello!

112 words · CEFR A1 · target grammar in context: there is/are, have got

📖 The text — read it while you answer

Welcome to the Maple Street Office

A short office-tour post from our new-hire blog

Hi! I'm Daniel, and this is my new workplace at Brightway. Our building has got five floors. Reception is on the ground floor, next to the main entrance.

My office is on floor three. There are eight desks, and there is a big window on every wall. There is a quiet room for calls, too. There isn't a printer in my room, but there is one next to the elevator.

The kitchen is between the meeting room and the quiet room. Brightway has got two other branches — one in Denver and one in Austin. I'm very happy here. Come in and say hello!

112 words · CEFR A1 · target grammar in context: there is/are, have got

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Exercise 1True or False?5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ① recognition

Decide if each statement is True or False according to the text.

1.The building has got five floors.

AnswerTrue

2.Reception is on floor three.

AnswerFalse

3.There is a printer in Daniel's room.

AnswerFalse

4.Brightway has got two other branches.

AnswerTrue

5.The kitchen is between the meeting room and the quiet room.

AnswerTrue

Exercise 2Answer the questions5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ② controlled

Pick the right answer for each question.

1. How many floors does the building have?

three

five

eight

Answerfive

2. Daniel's office is on floor …

one

two

three

Answerthree

3. How many desks are in Daniel's office?

five

six

eight

Answereight

4. The printer is …

in the kitchen

next to the elevator

under the desk

Answernext to the elevator

5. Brightway has branches in …

London and Paris

Denver and Austin

Tokyo and Sydney

AnswerDenver and Austin

Exercise 3What does the word mean?5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ③ controlled+

Choose the meaning that fits the text.

1. "reception" means:

a party

the front desk for visitors

a printer

Answerthe front desk for visitors

2. "quiet room" means:

a room for phone calls

a room for sleeping

a room for parties

Answera room for phone calls

3. "branches" means:

people

other offices in different cities

printers

Answerother offices in different cities

4. "ground floor" means:

the floor at street level

the top floor

floor 5

Answerthe floor at street level

5. "Come in!" means:

"Go away."

"Please visit."

"Stop!"

Answer"Please visit."

Exercise 4Which paragraph mentions this information?5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ④ guided

Choose paragraph 1, 2, or 3 — where each fact appears.

1. The kitchen's location — paragraph

Answer3

2. Number of desks in Daniel's office — paragraph

Answer2

3. The total number of floors in the building — paragraph

Answer1

4. Brightway's other branches — paragraph

Answer3

5. Daniel's name and job — paragraph

Answer1

Exercise 5What does the word mean?5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑤ core practice

Each word from the text means one thing. Pick the right answer.

1. "my workplace" means:

Brightway

Daniel's home

a shop

AnswerBrightway

2. "one next to the elevator" means:

a chair

a printer

a window

Answera printer

3. "every wall" — where?

the kitchen

reception

Daniel's office

AnswerDaniel's office

4. "two other branches" are in:

Denver and Austin

London and Paris

Tokyo and Seoul

AnswerDenver and Austin

5. "eight desks" are in:

reception

Daniel's office

the kitchen

AnswerDaniel's office

Exercise 6Choose the best title for each part5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑥ core practice

Pick the title that best fits each part.

1. Title for paragraph 1:

Daniel's family

The building

The kitchen

AnswerThe building

2. Title for paragraph 2:

Inside Daniel's office

Other branches

The reception

AnswerInside Daniel's office

3. Title for paragraph 3:

Daniel's job

Office windows

The kitchen and other branches

AnswerThe kitchen and other branches

4. The whole text is mainly about:

Daniel's new workplace

Daniel's home

a restaurant

AnswerDaniel's new workplace

5. Who is the writer?

Maya

Daniel

Tom

AnswerDaniel

Exercise 7Pick the answer the text supports5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑦ creative

Choose the option that matches what the text says.

1. Daniel is …

new at Brightway

the boss

leaving Brightway

Answernew at Brightway — "my new workplace".

2. "Come in and say hello!" is …

an angry message

a friendly invitation

a goodbye

Answera friendly invitation

3. The blog post is for …

customers

new colleagues at work

family at home

Answernew colleagues at work

4. Brightway is …

a company with offices in many cities

one small shop

a school

Answera company with offices in many cities

5. Daniel's office has lots of …

cars

light from windows

noise from the street

Answerlight from windows — "a window on every wall".

Exercise 8Your turn — write about your own workplace5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑧ creative

Write your own full sentence with each word. Use a / an / the, start with a capital, end with a full stop.

1.

Use on:

Model"My office is on floor 3."

2.

Use next to:

Model"My desk is next to the window."

3.

Use in:

Model"There are 10 people in my office."

4.

Use desk:

Model"I have a wide desk."

5.

Use building:

Model"Our building has six floors."

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Listening

First-day welcome dialogue · synthesized audio · script hidden until you finish

Maya

People team

Tom

New hire

⭐ POWER UP

Listening is the secret skill. Press play, listen to Maya and Tom, and try the exercises before you reveal the script. The first time will be hard — that's the point. The third time, it will feel easy.

Speed:

Dialogue script — Maya (host) and Tom (new hire)

Maya: Hello! Welcome to Brightway. I'm Maya from the people team. Tom: Hi Maya, thank you. I'm Tom — it's my first day. Maya: Great. Your office is on floor three. Have you got your badge? Tom: Yes, I've got it here. Is there a desk for me? Maya: Of course. There's a desk next to the window, with a new computer. Tom: Perfect. Are there any quiet rooms for calls? Maya: There are two — between the kitchen and the elevator. Come in, Tom!

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Exercise 1Get the main idea — listen once and answer5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ① recognition

After one listen, pick the best answer for each question.

1. Who is Maya?

a member of the people team

a new hire

the CEO

Answera member of the people team

2. Why is Tom here today?

for a meeting

it's his first day at work

to use the printer

Answerit's his first day at work

3. Which floor is Tom's office on?

two

three

five

Answerthree

4. What does Tom need to start working?

a coffee

a desk and a computer

a printer

Answera desk and a computer

5. How does Maya feel about Tom?

angry

tired

friendly and welcoming

Answerfriendly and welcoming

Exercise 2Dictation — fill the gaps with the words you hear5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ② controlled

Listen again and type the missing words. Spelling counts.

1.

Maya: "I'm Maya from the ________ team."

Answerpeople

2.

Maya: "Your office is on floor ________."

Answerthree

3.

Tom: "Yes, I've got it ________."

Answerhere

4.

Maya: "There's a desk next to the ________."

Answerwindow

5.

Maya: "There are two — between the kitchen and the ________."

Answerelevator

Exercise 3Put the lines in order5 events · 12.5 ptsRAMP ③ controlled+

In each row, type the number 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 to show the order each thing happens in the dialogue.

Maya talks about the quiet rooms.

Order5 (last)

Tom says it is his first day.

Order2

Maya welcomes Tom to Brightway.

Order1 (first)

Tom asks if there is a desk for him.

Order3

Maya describes the desk by the window.

Order4

Exercise 4Complete the new-hire notes5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ④ guided

Listen again and complete the onboarding card.

1.

New hire's name: ________

AnswerTom

2.

Office floor: ________

Answerthree

3.

Desk position: next to the ________

Answerwindow

4.

Equipment on the desk: a new ________

Answercomputer

5.

Number of quiet rooms: ________

Answertwo

Exercise 5Listen and think5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑤ core practice

Pick the best answer for each question. Use what you heard in the dialogue.

1. Why does Maya ask about the badge?

Tom needs it to enter the building

to give Tom a gift

to take it away

AnswerTom needs it to enter the building

2. Is Tom ready for his first day?

Yes — he's got his badge with him

No — he forgot his badge

The text doesn't say

AnswerYes — he's got his badge with him

3. Why are quiet rooms useful in an office?

to sleep during the day

to take calls without noise

to keep printers

Answerto take calls without noise

4. What is a friendly first thing to say to a new colleague?

"Where is your badge?"

"Hello, welcome — I'm [name]."

"Goodbye."

Answer"Hello, welcome — I'm [name]."

5. Which sentence best describes Tom's desk?

There is a desk next to the window with a new computer.

There is a desk under the kitchen.

There is no desk for Tom.

AnswerThere is a desk next to the window with a new computer.

Exercise 6True or False5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑥ core practice

Listen again. Decide whether each statement is true or false.

1.Maya works in the people team.

AnswerTrue

2.It is Tom's second day at Brightway.

AnswerFalse

3.Tom has got his badge with him.

AnswerTrue

4.Tom's desk is next to the door.

AnswerFalse

5.There are two quiet rooms for calls.

AnswerTrue

Exercise 7Who says it — Maya or Tom?5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑦ creative

Match each line from the call to the person who says it.

1. "Welcome to Brightway." →

AnswerMaya

2. "It's my first day." →

AnswerTom

3. "Have you got your badge?" →

AnswerMaya

4. "Is there a desk for me?" →

AnswerTom

5. "Come in, Tom!" →

AnswerMaya

Exercise 8Your own first-day call5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑧ creative

Imagine you welcome a new colleague. Write 5 short sentences using the words in bold.

1.

A friendly greeting. (use welcome)

Model"Hello, welcome to our team!"

2.

Tell them where their desk is. (use next to)

Model"Your desk is next to the window."

3.

Tell them what is on the floor. (use There are)

Model"There are two meeting rooms on this floor."

4.

Ask about their badge. (use have got)

Model"Have you got your badge?"

5.

Tell them about the kitchen. (use between)

Model"The kitchen is between the office and the elevator."

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Speaking

Introduce yourself & describe your workspace · 8 practice steps · use your phone or laptop mic

⭐ POWER UP

Speaking is where the language becomes yours. Use the record button on each step — or just say the lines out loud. The self-check helps you score your own progress.

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Exercise 1Warm-up — introduce yourself in one breath5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ① recognition

Say a short greeting + your name + your role, out loud, three times. Each round, try to sound a little more relaxed.

Frame"Hi, I'm ____. I'm a ____."

Tick what you did: I said it out loud three times. I used the article "a" or "an" before my job. I didn't read — I spoke from memory. I used the target word in my answer. I checked my grammar before submitting.

Exercise 2Describe your workspace in two sentences5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ② controlled

Use one "There is/are" sentence and one "I've got" sentence about your real desk.

Frames

"There is/are ____ on/in my desk."
"I've got ____."

Tick what you did: I used one "There is" or "There are" sentence. I used one "I've got" sentence. Both sentences were true about my real workspace. I used the target word in my answer. I checked my grammar before submitting.

Exercise 3Location chain — use all five prepositions5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ③ controlled+

Say one true sentence for each preposition. Five sentences total.

Prepositions to use

on · under · in · next to · between

Tick what you did: I used all five prepositions. Every sentence was complete (subject + verb). Every sentence was true about my workspace. I said each one out loud, not just in my head. I used the target word in my answer.

Exercise 4Practice answering common questions about your workspace5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ④ guided

Answer each question out loud, in one sentence each.

Questions to answer

"Have you got an office?"
"Is there a printer near you?"
"Where is the kitchen?"
"How many people are in your team?"

Tick what you did: I answered all four questions. I used "I've got" or "I haven't got" in at least one answer. I used "There is/are" in at least one answer. I spoke clearly, not too fast. I used the target word in my answer.

Exercise 5Role-play — welcome a new colleague5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑤ core practice

You are Maya. A new hire just arrived. Say at least four lines welcoming them. Use the listening dialogue as a guide.

Try these lines

Welcome them by name.
Ask if they've got their badge.
Tell them where their desk is.
Show them where the quiet rooms are.

Tick what you did: I welcomed them by name. I asked at least one question with "Have you got…?" or "Is there…?" I used at least one preposition of place. I used the target word in my answer. I checked my grammar before submitting.

Exercise 6Fluency drill — say the same description three times faster5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑥ core practice

Pick a 3-sentence description of your workspace. Say it three times: slow, normal, fast. Notice what gets easier.

Example sequence

Round 1: slow and clear · 1 word at a time.
Round 2: normal speed · linked sounds.
Round 3: as natural as you can.

Tick what you did: I said the same description three times. The third time felt easier than the first. I didn't change my sentences each time. I used the target word in my answer. I checked my grammar before submitting.

Exercise 7Record a 30-second self-introduction5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑦ creative

Use any voice recorder (phone, laptop, voice memo app). Record yourself introducing yourself and your workspace in about 30 seconds. Listen back once.

Include all three

Name and role.
Where your office or desk is.
One thing you've got or haven't got there.

Tick what you did: I recorded myself. I listened back at least once. I included all three things (name+role, location, possession). I was happy enough with the recording, or I tried it again. I used the target word in my answer.

Exercise 8Extend & reflect — describe a coworker's workspace5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑧ creative

In 4–5 sentences, describe a colleague's or family member's workspace. This pushes the grammar into third person (he/she has got).

Sample frame

"My colleague Sara has got a desk on floor two."
"There is a window next to her chair."
"She hasn't got a printer in her room."

Tick what you did: I used "has got" or "hasn't got" (3rd person). I used "There is" or "There are" at least once. I used at least one preposition of place. I said 4–5 sentences in a row. I used the target word in my answer.

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Writing

A short workspace post — 30 to 50 words · 8 guided steps from brainstorm to final draft

⭐ POWER UP

Writing slows you down enough to see your own grammar. Each step builds on the last — brainstorm first, then collect words, then a model, then draft. By Step 8 you'll have a real 30-50 word post you can share.

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Exercise 1Brainstorm — list five things in your workspace5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ① recognition

In your textarea below, type five workspace nouns (one per line). Don't worry about full sentences yet.

HintThings like: desk, chair, lamp, window, printer, laptop, plant, water bottle…

Words: 0

Tick when done: I listed five different things. They were nouns (objects, not actions). I spelled them correctly. I used the target word in my answer. I checked my grammar before submitting.

Exercise 2Add articles to each noun5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ② controlled

Write the same five nouns with the article a, an, or the. Use "a/an" for things you mention for the first time, "the" for unique places (the kitchen, the elevator).

Examples

a desk · an office · a window · the entrance · the elevator

Words: 0

Tick when done: I used "a" with consonant sounds (a desk). I used "an" with vowel sounds (an office, an elevator). I used "the" for places that are unique in my building. I used the target word in my answer. I checked my grammar before submitting.

Exercise 3Study the model — find the grammar patterns5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ③ controlled+

Read this short model post. Highlight (mentally) every "there is/are" and every "have got" you see. Notice the pattern.

Model — 42 words

"Hi, I'm Sara. My office is on the second floor. There are six desks in my room, and there is a big window. I've got a laptop and a small lamp on my desk. I haven't got a printer, but there is one next to the kitchen."

42 words · 3× there is/are · 2× have got · 2× prepositions of place

Tick when done: I counted the "There is/are" uses (answer: 3). I counted the "have got" uses (answer: 2). I noticed the prepositions used (on, in, next to). I used the target word in my answer. I checked my grammar before submitting.

Exercise 4Plan your own post — 4 short bullet points5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ④ guided

Write four bullet points (not sentences yet). One per topic: your name & role, your floor/office, things in your room, what you've/haven't got.

Plan template

Name & role: …
Floor/office: …
Things in my room: …
I've got / I haven't got: …

Words: 0

Tick when done: I wrote bullet points, not full sentences. I covered all four topics. I kept it short — under 60 words total. I used the target word in my answer. I checked my grammar before submitting.

Exercise 5First draft — turn your plan into 4 sentences5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑤ core practice

Now write your post — one sentence per bullet. Don't worry about perfection. Aim for around 30 words.

Words: 0 · target 30–50

Tick when done: I have at least 4 sentences. I used "There is/are" at least once. I used "I've got" or "I haven't got" at least once. Each sentence ends with a period. I used the target word in my answer.

Exercise 6Add one more sentence with a preposition of place5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑥ core practice

Read your draft from Step 5. Add one more sentence that uses between, next to, or under. Aim for 30-50 words total.

Words: 0 · target 30–50

Tick when done: I added a new sentence with one of the three prepositions. My word count is between 30 and 50. The new sentence makes sense with my other sentences. I used the target word in my answer. I checked my grammar before submitting.

Exercise 7Self-check — proofread your draft5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑦ creative

Read your draft slowly, one sentence at a time. Tick each box only if it is really true.

Proofreading checklist Every sentence has a subject and a verb. "There is" with singular, "There are" with plural. "have got" with I/you/we/they; "has got" with he/she/it. Each sentence starts with a capital letter. Each sentence ends with a period or question mark.

Exercise 8Final draft — write your polished 30-50 word post5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑧ creative

Type your final clean version below. This is the one you would share with a classmate or teacher.

Words: 0 · target 30–50

Final check Word count is 30–50. Includes "There is" or "There are" at least once. Includes "have got" or its negative at least once. Includes at least one preposition of place. I used the target word in my answer.

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Unit Check

8 auto-scored exercises · 12.5 pts each = 100 total · check your mastery of Unit 1

Ready to test what you've learned?

These 8 exercises mix grammar, vocabulary, and skills. Each one is worth 12.5 points. The dashboard shows your unit total · 90+ = Excellent · 75-89 = Strong · 60-74 = Pass · <60 = Re-teach.

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Exercise 1Grammar — choose there is / there are in the correct form5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ① recognition

Pick the correct option. The marker shows what to produce: + positive, − negative, ? question.

1. + a printer on this floor.

AnswerThere is — singular noun.

2. + four meeting rooms in our building.

AnswerThere are — plural noun.

3. − a window in this room.

AnswerThere isn't — negative + singular.

4. − any printers downstairs.

AnswerThere aren't — negative + plural + any.

5. ? a coffee machine in the kitchen?

AnswerIs there — singular question.

Exercise 2Grammar — choose the right form of have got5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ② controlled

Pick the correct form. The marker shows what to produce: + positive, − negative, ? question.

1. + I a desk near the window.

Answer've got — 1st person.

2. + She a meeting at three.

Answerhas got — 3rd person singular.

3. − We a printer in our room.

Answerhaven't got — 1st plural negative.

4. − The building an elevator.

Answerhasn't got — 3rd singular negative.

5. ? a moment for a quick chat?

AnswerHave you got — 2nd person question.

Exercise 3Vocabulary — workspace words5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ③ controlled+

Look at the picture and type the missing word.

1.

I sit at my ___________ all day.

Answerdesk

2.

Please check in at the ___________ when you arrive.

Answerreception

3.

Take the ___________ to the fourth floor.

Answerelevator

4.

Open the ___________ — it's hot in here.

Answerwindow

5.

My office is on the third ___________ of the building.

Answerfloor

Exercise 4Vocabulary — choose the correct preposition5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ④ guided

Look at the picture, then pick the right preposition.

1. My bag is …

on the desk

under the desk

between two desks

Answerunder the desk

2. Reception is …

between two rooms

on two rooms

under two rooms

Answerbetween two rooms

3. Take the ___ to floor five.

branch

elevator

shelf

Answerelevator

4. Our company has a ___ in Denver.

branch

floor

printer

Answerbranch

5. The laptop is …

under the desk

on the desk

in the desk

Answeron the desk

Exercise 5Skills — reading, listening & writing4 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑤ core practice

Read the text and listen to the dialog, then submit your answers. Write your own sentence at the end.

📖 Reading

This is our new office. There are three desks and a big window. My computer is on the desk, next to the lamp. We have a small kitchen between the meeting room and the door. The printer is under the shelf.

🎧 Listening

Synthesized live in your browser — no files, works offline.

Show script

Maya: Good morning, Tom! This is your desk, near the window.
Tom: Thank you, Maya. Is there a computer for me?
Maya: Yes, there is. It's on the desk, next to the phone.
Tom: Great. Do we have a quiet room on this floor?
Maya: Yes, we do. There's one between the kitchen and the elevator.
Tom: Perfect. I have everything I need!

1. (Reading) How many desks are there in the new office?

Three

Two

AnswerThree

2. (Reading) Where is the printer?

Under the shelf

On the window

AnswerUnder the shelf

3. (Listening) Where is Tom's desk?

Near the window

Near the door

AnswerNear the window

4. (Listening) Where is the quiet room?

Between the kitchen and the elevator

Next to reception

AnswerBetween the kitchen and the elevator

✍ (Writing) Write one sentence to introduce yourself, using I have.

Show model answer

Sample: "Hi, I'm Lina, and I have a desk on the third floor."

Exercise 6Listening — about the Maya & Tom dialogue5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑥ core practice

True or False, based on the listening.

1.It's Tom's first day at Brightway.

AnswerTrue

2.Maya is from the people team.

AnswerTrue

3.Tom's office is on floor five.

AnswerFalse

4.Tom has his badge.

AnswerTrue

5.There are two quiet rooms.

AnswerTrue

Exercise 7Skills — find and fix the mistake5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑦ creative

Each sentence has one grammar mistake. Rewrite it correctly.

1.

There is two windows in this room.

AnswerThere are two windows in this room.

2.

He have got a meeting now.

AnswerHe has got a meeting now.

3.

Are there a printer next to my desk?

AnswerIs there a printer next to my desk?

4.

My office is in floor two.

AnswerMy office is on floor two.

5.

The kitchen is between the meeting room.

AnswerThe kitchen is next to the meeting room. (or 'between' + two places)

Exercise 8Skills — write 5 true sentences about your real workspace5 items · 12.5 ptsRAMP ⑧ creative

Each sentence must include the word in bold. Use a / an / the, start with a capital, end with a full stop.

1.

Use There is:

Model"There is a wide desk in my office."

2.

Use I've got:

Model"I've got a comfortable chair."

3.

Use next to:

Model"My desk is next to the window."

4.

Use haven't got:

Model"We haven't got a printer in our room."

5.

Use between:

Model"The kitchen is between two meeting rooms."

Grammar

Vocabulary 1

Vocabulary 2

Preposition reference

Place reference

Reading

Welcome to the Maple Street Office

Welcome to the Maple Street Office

Listening

Speaking

Writing

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