Match the sentence halves:

1. Why don't we - b watch the new cartoon on BBC 3 tonight?
2. Let's - a we start a school magazine?
3. Shall - d stop. I'm tired.
4. Why not call - c our online newspaper The Buzz?

Complete the conversation: George: Hi, Alba. Are you free this weekend? Alba: Yes, I am. 1 Why don't we meet in the city and go shopping? George: Good idea. I need some new shoes. 2 Shall we not go to the new shopping centre next to the post office? Alba: Excellent idea. It's got a great café. Why not have lunch there? 3 Let's. George: Yes, OK. And shall we go to the cinema in the afternoon. I'd like to see the new James Bond film. Alba: Hmm. I'd like to see the cartoon about the singing mouse. George: OK. Why don't we see both? Alba: Great!

Suggestions for the weekend:

1. Why don't we go for a hike this weekend?
2. Shall we have a picnic in the park?
3. Why not visit the art museum on Saturday?
4. Let's have a barbecue in the backyard on Sunday.
5. How about going for a bike ride along the river?

Underline five mistakes with phrases for making suggestions in the email:

• Mistakes:
  • 1. Why not let's meet in the city and go shopping? (Corrected to: Why don't we meet in the city and go shopping?)
  • 1. Why shall we not go to the new shopping centre next to the post office? (Corrected to: Why not go to the new shopping centre next to the post office?)
  • 1. Let's why not have lunch there? (Corrected to: Why not have lunch there?)
  • 1. Shall we go to the cinema in the afternoon. (Needs punctuation: Shall we go to the cinema in the afternoon?)
  • 1. Why not let's see both? (Corrected to: Why don't we see both?)

Match the sentence halves:

1. I read a review of a film - b so I think you should read it.
2. I didn't go to the cinema - d as I had no money.
3. I bought a magazine to read - c because I wanted to know more about it.
4. The book was great, - a when I got to the airport.

Complete the sentences:

1. The school magazine is great because it has interesting articles.
2. The film was boring, so I fell asleep in the cinema.
3. When the singer finished performing, the audience stood up and applauded.
4. We didn't enjoy the beach as it was raining.
5. It's the cheapest shop in town, so you should go there.
6. The children found a magic box when they were at their friend's house.