Happy Prince

In a city square, a very beautiful statue of the Happy Prince was standing." He was a very handsome statue. His eyes were two sparkling sapphires. He was covered with the finest gold. On his sword, there was a sparkling ruby. The citizens of the city admired him very much. 

One morning, the Town Councilors gathered to admire the statue. "He is as handsome as a weathercock," exclaimed one of them. He wanted others to think he knew a lot about art. However, he didn't want them to think he was unpractical. He said, "But he is not as practical, of course."

A short time later, many people gathered in front of the statue. A very sad-looking man mumbled, "It's good someone is happy in this city." A mother said to her crying boy, "I wish you were like the Happy Prince. The Happy Prince never dreams of crying for anything." Several children came out of the cathedral. They said to their teacher, "We think he looks exactly like an angel." The teacher said, "But you have never seen an angel." "Oh! But we have in our dreams." the children exclaimed. Their teacher was unhappy. He did not like children dreaming.

Many days later, a small Swallow flew over the city," He was flying to Egypt to meet his friends. They had left many weeks earlier. The Swallow had stayed behind. 

A. Write A (Active) or P (Passive).

1. The homework is done by the students.
2. The teacher explains the lesson.
3. The classroom is cleaned every day.
4. They play football after school.
5. The test was given yesterday.

B. Change Active → Passive.

1. The teacher checks the homework.
2. Students use smartphones in class.
3. They built the bridge last year.
4. She writes a story.
5. The police caught the thief.

C. Change Passive → Active.

1. The book is read by the students.
2. The classroom is cleaned by Ani.
3. The song was sung by them.
4. The homework is finished by Rudi.
5. English is spoken by many people.

D. Fill in the blanks with the correct passive form.

1. The classroom ______ (clean) every morning.
2. The homework ______ (finish) yesterday.
3. A new mall ______ (build) in this city now.
4. The lesson ______ (explain) by the teacher.
5. The book ______ (read) by many students.

E. Find and correct the mistake:

1. The homework is finish by me.
2. The classroom are cleaned every day.
3. The book was wrote by him.
4. English is speak in many countries.
5. The cake was eat by them.

1. The Simple Past

The Simple Past is used for actions that are completely finished at a specific point in the past. It often answers the question "When?"

• Finished Time: The action happened in a time period that is over (e.g., yesterday, last year, in 1995).
• Specific Details: We use it to tell stories or give specific information about a past event.

Examples:

• I baked a cake yesterday.
• They visited Japan in 2018.
• She wrote three emails this morning (and the morning is now over).

2. The Present Perfect

The Present Perfect is used for actions that happened at an unspecified time or have a connection to the present.

• Unfinished Time: The action happened in a time period that is still continuing (e.g., today, this week, so far).
• Life Experience: We use it to talk about what we have done in our lives without saying exactly when.
• Present Result: The action happened in the past, but the result is important right now.

Examples:

• I have baked a cake. (It is on the table now; you can eat it.)
• They have visited Japan three times. (In their whole lives, up until now.)
• She has written three emails today. (The day is not over; she might write more.)

Comparative Examples

Simple Past: I lost my keys yesterday. (I’m telling you about a past event. I might have found them by now.)

Present Perfect: I have lost my keys. (I don't have them right now. Help me look!)

Simple Past: I saw that movie on Friday. (A specific point in time.)

Present Perfect: I have seen that movie. (I know the plot; I don't need to see it again.)

Simple Past: He lived in London for five years. (He doesn't live there anymore.)

Present Perfect: He has lived in London for five years. (He still lives there.)

Now read the text below and answer the questions that follow.

The Unfinished Journey

Last summer, Adam traveled to Italy for a two-week vacation. He visited the Colosseum, ate authentic gelato, and walked through the narrow streets of Venice. It was a specific trip with a clear beginning and end. However, Adam is a traveler at heart, and his journey through life is far from over.

Since that trip, he has started a travel blog to share his experiences. He has uploaded dozens of photos and has connected with thousands of readers worldwide. While his trip to Italy finished months ago, the impact of that journey has shaped his new career. He has already planned his next adventure, but he hasn't booked the tickets yet. Adam loved his time in Rome, but he has discovered that he loves sharing his stories even more.

Part 1: True or False

Decide if the statement is True or False based on the text.

1. Adam traveled to Italy last summer.
2. He has visited the Colosseum many times this year.
3. The trip to Italy is still happening.
4. Adam has started a blog since he returned.
5. He has already booked his next flight.

Part 2: Multiple Choice

Choose the correct tense to complete the sentence.

1. Adam _______ (ate / has eaten) authentic gelato during his vacation last year.
2. He _______ (uploaded / has uploaded) many photos since he started the blog.
3. The trip to Rome _______ (was / has been) a specific two-week event.
4. Adam _______ (connected / has connected) with many readers so far.
5. He _______ (walked / has walked) through Venice when he was in Italy.

Part 3: Answer correctly.

1. Why is "traveled" used in the first sentence instead of "has traveled"?
2. Find one sentence in the text that uses the Present Perfect to show a life experience.
3. Which tense is used to describe the "narrow streets of Venice," and why?
4. Does the phrase "has already planned" imply the action is finished or part of an ongoing process?
5. Rewrite this sentence in the Simple Past: "He has discovered that he loves sharing stories." (Hint: Use "Last year" to start).