viernes, 27 de marzo de 2009

Ejercicios - 2ª Evaluación - 19/03/09 - pág. 63

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8. Match the coments (1-5) with the responses (a-e). Write the words in the correct order.

1. I'm cold - d) I will lend you my jacket.
2. What would you like to eat? - c) I will have a sandwich.
3. My party starts at 7:30 - a) I will arrive on time.
4. I really want to go to that pop concert. - e) I wil buy you a ticket.
5. Somebody has stolen my bike. - b) I will phone the police.



9. Complete the predictions with going to, afirmative or negative, and the words in the box.

1. You aren't wearing a coat. You are going to get cold.
2. Look at the clear, blue sky. It isn't going to rain.
3. That car is going too fast. It's going to crash!
4. The train leaves in 2 minutes! We aren't going to catch it!
5. He is working really hard this year. He isn't going to fail his exams.
6. Look at all this food. I think they are going to have a party.



10. Complete the dialogue with the correct form of will or going to.

1. I'm going to visit.
2. I will tell.
3. I will give.
4. I will have.
5. My mum is going to cook.
6. I will give.



11. Complete the first conditional sentences. Use the present simple or will form of the verbs in the box.

1. I won't be angry if you don't come to my party.
2. If they arrive late, we will miss the film.
3. If I don't have lunch, I will be really hungry.
4. I will sing if you promise not to laugh.
5. She won't pass her exam if she doesn't work hard this year.
6. If it snows before the weekend, we will go skiing.
7. If we leave now, we will get home before midnight.
8. If they don't play better than this, they won't win.

Ejercicios - 2ª Evaluación - 19/03/09 - Págs. 62 y 63

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2. Rewrite the sentences . Use ago.

1. It rained on Monday. It’s now Wenesday.
- It rained two days ago.
2. The film started at 8.00. It’s now 9.00.
- The film started an hour ago.
3. We were in New York last Christmas. It’s Christmas again now.
- We were in New York a year ago.
4. We met in 2001. It’s now 2006.
- We met five years ago.
5. The shop closed at five o’clock. It’s now half past five.
- The shop closed a half hour ago.
6. It’s Sunday. We played football last Sunday.
- We played football a week ago.


3. Complete the sentences. Use the past simple or present perfect.

1. My brother got engaged last December.
2. Have you ever fallen in love?
3. When’s Mike arriving? He has already arrived.
4. We met six months ago.
5. Have you finished your homework yet?
6. I have never had an argument with my boyfriend.
7. I got up at eight o’clock this morning.


4. Look at the cars and write sentences. Use the comparative form of the adjetive and than.

1. The yellow car is bigger tan the red car.
2. The yellow car is older tan the red car.
3. The red car is more expensive tan the yellow car.
4. The yellow car is newer tan the blue car.
5. The yellow car is smaller tan the blue car.


5. Write sentences about the cars. Use the superlative form of the adjetive.

1. The blue car is the biggest.
2. The red car is the smallest.
3. The red car is the newest.
4. The blue car is the oldest.
5. The yellow car is the cheapest.
6. The yellow car is the cleanest.
7. The blue car is the most expensive.
8. The red car is the dirtiest.

6. Rewrite the sentences. Use not as… as and an adjetive with the opposite meaning.

1. Paris isn’t as cheapest as Tokyo.
2. The trumpet isn’t as difficult to play as the piano.
3. Helen’s hair isn´t as short as Lisa’s hair.
4. The station isn’t as far as the airport.
5. China isn’t as big as Rusia.
6. Sue isn’t as tall as Liam.


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7. Complete the sentences. Use so or such.

1.He’s got such a boring job!
2. The bus was so slow that she was late for work.
3. She had such a bad headache that she went to see the doctor.
4. Stop doing that! You’re so annoying!
5. It was such an easy exam that I got 99%.
6. I love Robbie Williams. He’s got such a beautiful voice.
7. It was so cold that we couldn’t go out.
8. I was so tired that I fell asleep on the sofa.

Ejercicios - 2ª Evaluación - 18/03/09 - Págs. 61 y 62

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2. Form nouns from these verbs by adding -ion or -ment.

1. Arrangement.
2. Collection.
3. Discussion
4. Embarrassment.
5. Entertainment.
6. Invention.
7. Announcement.
8. Translation.

3. Complete the jobs.

1. Cashier (picture d)
2. Coach (picture f)
3. Lawyer (picture b)
4. Soldier (picture c)
5. Surgeon (picture e)
6. Tour guide (picture a)

4. Complete the words. Use -er, -or or -ist.

1. Waiter.
2. Chemist.
3. Teacher.
4. Actor.
5. Soldier.
6. Tourist.
7. Pianist.
8. Director.
9. Translator.

5. Label the poster (1-8) with the words in the box.

1-> Racism
2-> Pollution
3-> Homelessness
4-> Global warming
5-> Endangered animals
6-> Disease
7-> War
8-> Child labour

6. Complete the leaflet phrases.

1. Go on a march -> participan en una marcha
2. Writte a letter to the goverment -> escribí una carta al gobierno
3. Sing a petition -> firma una petición
4. Give out leaflets -> repartir folletos
5. Put up a poster -> poner un cartel
6. Make a donation -> hacer una donación


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1. Complete the sentences. Use the present perfect form of the verbs in the box and for or since.

1. She has lived in London for twenty years.
2. We haven't seen each other for ages.
3. They have married since Christmas.
4. He hasn't eaten meat since 1999.
5. I have known you for since years.
6. I haven't had an email from her since money.

jueves, 26 de marzo de 2009

Ejercicios - 2ª Evaluación - 12/03/09, - Pág. 56, 57, 58, 59, 61

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5. Use going to, affirmative or negative, and a verb from the box.

1. They are going to sing.
2. The cat is going to jump.
3. Number 67 isn't going to win.
4.My friends are going to enjoy their dinner.
5. The man isn't going to be happy.
6. She's going to meet her friends.


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7. Complete the sentences with will or going to. Wich rule does each sentence show?

1. Don't worry about your exams. I'm sure you're going to pass. (Predictions)
2. Let's take the train. It'll be quicker than the bus. (Offers and promises)
3. Oh no! It's 8'30. We'll be late. (Predictions)
4. I'll have a mushroom pizza, please. (Decisions)
5. I've read that book once, but I'm going to read it again on holiday. (Predictions)
6."We're organising a prostest against child labour. Can you help?" "Ok, I'll give you the leaflets". (Decisions)


8. Answer the questions.

1. What tense do we use to describe the "possible or likely event"?
The first conditional.

2. What verb form do we use to describe "its result"?
The future.


9. Complete the text. Use the first conditional.

1. Wake.
2. Will be.
3. Recycle.
4. Won't produce.
5. Travel.
6. Won't cause.
7. Buy.
8. Will help.
9. Won't be.


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3. What is the significance of these numbers?

12 - Craig age and Iqbal age when he died.
16 - Iqbal's price in dollar.
8 - Years that Iqbal has worked.
25 - People who work in "Free the children".
One million - People who help in FTC.
21 - Countries where they worked.
80 000 - Childs that they've helped.
400 - Schools that they've built.


4. Find these words in the text.

1. The words at the star of a newspaper story.
Headline.

2. Protesting against.
Protested about.

3. Not sure.
Wasn't even certain.

4. Until now.
So far.

5. Collect.
Raise.

6. The remaining amount.
The rest.


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Listening

6. Why did Abby miss the march?
c) Her dad had a problem with the car.

7. Choose a, b or c.

1. Abby went to a football match in the a) morning.
2. Victor's team wion b) 4-3
3. The mechanic took a) 1 hour to arrive.
4. The next march is on Sunday c) 16th April.
5. Abby's c) cousins are going to be in London.


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1.Complete the phrases. Use the correct order, from the begining to the end of a relationship.

1. Meet somebody.
2. Fancy somebody.
3. Ask somebody out.
4. Fall in love.
5. Have an argument.
6. Split up.
7. Make up.
8. Get married.
9. Get divorced.

viernes, 13 de marzo de 2009

Ejercicios - 10/03/09 - 2ª Evaluación - Pág 56

1. Translate the examples.

We left the leaflets at home. ---> Dejamos las hojas en casa.
I'll go and get them. ---> Iré y lo cogeré.
It's the peace march tomorrow. ---> La marcha de la paz será mañana.
I wont forget. ---> No lo olvidaré.
I'll have a mushroom pizza, please. ---> Tomaré una pizza de champiñones, por favor.
I know! I'll send him an email. ---> Lo sé! Le mandaré un email.

2. Match the coments (1-6) with the offers and promises (a-f). Complete the sentences with will, afirmative or negative.

1. I'm really hungry --> e) Me too I'll make some sandwiches.
2. I don't understand this question --> a) It's ok, I'll explain it to you again.
3. We are having a suprise party for mum --> d) Don't worry, I wont tell her.
4. The march starts at two o'clock --> f) I wont be late, I promise!
5. I can lend you 10 pounds --> b) Thanks. I'll pay you back on Friday.
6. I can't find my keys --> c) I'll help you look for them
.

3. Complete the decisions. Use I'll and a verb from the box.

1. What would you like to drink?
I'll have an orange juice, please.

2. The train is quicker than the bus.
I'll take the train, then.

3. The TV is broken.
I'll listen to music, then.

4. The march has already finished.
Oh, ok. I'll go home, then.

5. He isn't answering his phone.
Ok. I'll send him a text message.

Ejercicios - 10/03/09 - 2ª Evaluación - Pág. 53, 55

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Global Issues:

1. Match the words in the box with the pictures (1-7). Which global issues aren't illustrated?

- The arms trade: industria armamentística.
- Child labour: trabajo infantil.
- Disease: enfermedad. (2)
- Endangered animals: animales en peligro de extinción. (6)
- Famine: hambruna. (4)
- Global warming: calentamiento global.
- Homelessness: falta de vivienda, sin casa. (1)
- Pollution: contaminación. (5)
- Racism: racismo.
- War: guerra. (7)


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3. Real English. Find the equivalents for these sentences in the story. Translate them.

- Don't panic -> Calm down -> Cálmate.
- She really wanted to leave -> She couldn't wait to leave -> No podía esperar para salir.
- Go and bring them here! -> Go and get them -> Ve y traelos.
- Certainly not! -> No way -> Ni hablar.

4. Real English. Rewrite the underlined words with expressions from exercise 3.

1. 'i'm going to fail my exam!' 'Calm down. You'll do better than you think.'
2. I was really tired. I couldn't wait to go to bed.
3. I left my keys on the table. Can you go and get them, please?
4. 'Go and tidy your room!' 'No way!'

Película proyectada los lunes a 4ª hora en el aula 2 de idiomas

Aqui podeis ver el trailer de la película, en inglés.



Use of "Will" and "Going to" explanation.

Aquí podemos ver los diferentes usos de "will" y "going to".




Aqui tenemos una web donde podreis practicar con el uso de estas partículas:

http://www.better-english.com/grammar/willgo.htm

viernes, 6 de marzo de 2009

Comparative and Superlative adjetives

Este video es para complementar el video anterior. ENJOY IT!!

Video

Aquí tenemos un video de los adjetivos comparativos y superlativos en inglés.

Translation from Spanish into English - 4/03/09

1. ¿Es más alta que la nuestra?
Is it higher than ours?

2. ¿Qué es más caro, un Mercedes o un BMW?
What's more expensive, a Mercedes or a BMW?

3. BMW es tan caro como Mercedes, pero no tan caro como Ferrari.
BMW is as expensive as Mercedes, but it isn't as expensive as Ferrari.

4. ¿Te molesta mi mascota? No hay nada tan silencioso como un pez.
Does my pet disturb you? There is nothing as quiet as a fish.

5. Julio es el mes más caluroso del año.
July is the hottest month of the year.

6. Billy el niño fue el pistolero más rápido del Oeste.
Billy the kid was the fastest gun in the West.

7. Fernando Alonso es más rápido que el viento.
Fernando Alonso is faster than the wind.

8. David ya ha tenido tres accidentes. Conduce más descuidadamente que nadie.
David has already had three accidents. He drive more carelessly than nobody.

9. Escribe más cuidadosamente.
He write more carefully.

Sentences with comparative and superlative - 19/02/09

1. Caroline works harder than Robin.

2. Elisabeth is the most intelligent in the class

3. Everest is the highest mountain.

4. Football is more interesting tha cricket.

5. He speaks French better than her.

6. I'm the best of all.

7. Jim is the best student in the class.

8. John drive less carelessly than Peter.

9. London is furthest than Paris.

10. Madrid is bigger than Jaen.

11. Mary types faster than Janet.

12. Peter is worse than John at English.

13. Spain is warmer than England.

14. Sweden is further than France.

15. That camera is the most expensive in the shop.

16. That record is better than this one.

17. The city is noisier than country.

18. The last lesson is shorter than her first one.

19. This book ir as exciting as that.

20. This pencil is shorter than that one.

21. This room is less confortable than mine.

22. This is the worst wine in Spain.

23. This is the most expensive suit.

24. We write English worse than you.

25. Winter is the coldest season

viernes, 20 de febrero de 2009

Ejercicios - 16/02/09 - 2ª Evaluación - Pág 52

3. Answer the questions.

1. Where does Rebecca write her adress?
-Top right corner.

2. Where is the date?
-Under the adress.

3. Where is Better Burguer's adress?
-Top left.

4. How does Rebecca start the letter?
-10th March 2006.

5. How does she finish it?
-Your sincerely and the sign.

Ejercicios - 12/02/09 - 2ª Evaluación - Pág. 52

2. Answer the questions.

1. Where did Rebecca see the advertisement?
In the local paper.

2. Which job is she applying for?
Cashier.

3. What three jobs has she had?
Waitress, in a costume shop and in a newsagent's.

4. Why does she want to change jobs?
Because the her is really boring.

5. What's the earliest date she could start working?
Saturday 1st April.

Ejercicios - 12/02/09 - 2ª Evaluación - Pág 50

4. Match the words with the meaning.

1. Career - d) Job; professional life.
2. Former - a) Previous; from the past.
3. Long-term - e) Not inmediate or soon.
4. Roles - b) Parts in a film.
5. Carry on - f) Continue.
6. Latest - h) Most recent.
7. Promising - c) With a good future.
8. In the spotlight - g) In public view.


(Realizado por Fran ESpada desde la cuenta de Teo Rudolphi)

Ejercicios - 12/02/2009- 2ª Evaluación - Pág 50



3. Answer the questions.

1. What was Shamanze doing on her sixteenth birthday?
She was preparing for the British BMX Championshipat the time.

2. What is Shanaze's long-term goal?
The Olympic Championship.

3. How old was Rupert when he got the role of Ron Weasley?
He was eleven years old.

4. What would Rupert like to do in the future?
He would like to do more comedy.

5. Where does Claire study ballet?
She studies ballet at the Royal Ballet School in London.

6. Where does Claire live now thet she's sixteen?
She lives in a flat with her friends.

lunes, 16 de febrero de 2009

Ejercicios 11/02/09 - Segunda Evaluación - Página 49

7. Study the information and complete the rules.

- We use so with an adjective without a noun.
- We use such with and adjective and a noun.

8. Join the sentences using so... that or such... that.

1. It's such a good film that I want decided to see it again.
2. She was so excited that se couldn't sleep.
3. It was such a boring concert that she left early.
4. It was so windythat we couldn't play tennis.
5. It was such a big pizza that I couldn't finish it.
6. We were so tired that we had to go to bed.
7. It was such a difficult exam that only three people passed.
8. It was such a nice holiday that we want to go back there next year.
9. I was so worried that I couldn't sleep.

Explicación en la pizarra:

- ''Es la persona más simpática que he conocido nunca''.
- ''He is the nicest person that I have every met''.

- ''Es el chico más estúpido que he conocido jamás''.
- ''He is the most stupid boy that I have every met''.

- ''Ha sido la relación más corta de mi vida''.
- ''It has been the shortest relationship I have ever had''.

viernes, 13 de febrero de 2009

Ejercicios - 02/02/09; 11/02/09 - 2ª Evaluación - Pág 48; 49

02/02/09 - Pág. 48

5. Comple the interview. Use the comparative or superlative form of the adjetives in the box.

1. Most tiring.
2. Furthest.
3. Most successful.
4. Bigger.
5. More interested.
6. Closer.
7. Most exciting.


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6. Compare the footballer. Use not as ... as and the adjetives in the box.


1. Wayne Rooney isn't as tall as Thierry Henry.
2. Wayne Rooney isn't as fast as Thierry Henry.
3. Thierry Henry isn't as rich as Wayne Rooney.
4. Wayne Rooney isn't as heavy as Thierry Henry.
5. Thierry Henry isn't as expensive as Wayne Rooney.

Ejercicios - 02/02/09 - 2ª Evaluación - Pág 48

3. Comple the sentences with the comparative form and than.

1. Lawyers are usually richer than chefs.
2. Being a firefighter is more dangerous than being a sider.
3. A vet's job is easier than an architect's job.
4. For a football team, a grat coach is more important than a great player.
5. A flight anttendant's job is more interesting than a tour guide.
6. A chef's life is better than a plumber's life.

4. Give your opinions. Use the superlative form.

1. I think the best singer in the world is ____.
2. I think the most dangerous job in the world is ___.
3. I think the most interesting school subject is ____.
4. I think the worst song in the world is ____ .
5. I think the ugliest town in Spain is ____.
6. I think the most attractive person in the world is ____.

Ejercicios - 02/02/09 - 2ª Evaluación - Pág 48

1. Complete the rules

Short Adjetives Long Adjetives
1. -er 3. more
2. -est 4. most

2. Write the comparative and superlative forms.

Comparative----Superlative

Sadder-------------Saddest-------------Sad
More boring------Most boring---------Boring
More artistic----Most artistic-------Artistic
Thinner------------Thinnest------------Thin
Larger-------------Largest-------------Large
Trendier-----------Trendiest-----------Trendy
Earlier--------------Earliest------------Early
Later----------------Latest--------------Late
More exciting-----Most exciting-------Exciting
More embarrasing-Most embarrasing----Embarrasing

viernes, 6 de febrero de 2009

Explicación de las Comparaciones en Inglés.


6. Add -er, -or or -ist. Use a dictionary if necessary.


1. Receptionist

2. Actor

3. Teacher

4. Chemist

5. Firefighter

6. Translator

7. Waiter

8. Pianist


7. Complete the sentences. Use words from the Take note! box and exercise 6.


1. The hotel recptionist answered the phone.

2. He speaks three languages, so he could become a translator.

3. Waiter! Can I have another beer, please?

4. Lots of tourists visit the Alhambra every day.

5. Oh, no! There's water coming through the ceiling. Phone the plumber.

6. 'Who's your favourite actor?' 'Adam Brody'

7. The journalist interviewd the actors.


Explicación de la comparación en adjetivos



COMPARISON

of adjectives and adverbs in English


COMPARISON: Superiority

Comparativo/superlativo


BIG BIGGER BIGGEST


San Pedro is big, but Marbella is bigger than San Pedro.

Russia is the biggest country in the world.

Madrid is the biggest town of all the towns that there are in Spain.

Madrid is the biggest town of/in Spain.


1.Irregular adjectives and adverbs


good

better / best

well


bad

worse / worst

badly


little less least


much

more / most

many


farther farthest

far

further furthest


2. Regular adjectives and pronouns

2.1. One syllable adjectives:


Añaden –er para el comparativo y –est para el superlativo.


Si el adjetivo acaba en consonante+vocal+consonante duplica la última:

Nice nicer nicest fast faster fastest

Big bigger biggest fat fatter fattest.


Si acaba en consonante +"y" cambia a "i"; sin cambios si acaba en vocal + "y".

shy shier shiest pero grey greyer greyest


2. Regular adjectives and pronouns.

2.2. Three-syllable adjectives:


Los adjetivos "largos" usan "more" y "most" delante:

Spanish is more difficult than English.

Chinese is the most difficult language.


2.2.1. Regular adjectives and pronouns.

2.2.2.Two syllable adjectives:

Los adjetivos o adverbios de dos sílabas hacen la comparación como los de una… o como los de tres o más, como más nos guste:


Polite – politer - politest


Los adjetivos acabados en –ed o –ing siempre con more, most.


Los adjetivos acabados en –y o –w suelen usar –er, -est:


freezing more freezing most freezing

Funny – funnier – funniest

narrow – narrower – narrowes

Ó

polite – more polite – most polite


COMPARISON:Equality


Recuerda: no importa el número de sílabas.

Todos los adjetivos o adverbios igual:


AS +ADJECTIVE /ADVERB + ASS


he’s as clever as her father.

Maths are as difficult as Literature.

Nota:
Estructura usada para comparaciones y exageraciones.

Es más listo que un zorro//He’s as cunning as a fox

COMPARISON: Inferiority

Recuerda: no importa el número de sílabas.

Comparativo: less
Superlativo: least

He’s less tall than Gasol.
He’s the least intelligent in the class.

COMPARISON: Other uses
Incremento gradual.

Estructura "cuanto más… más" (doble comparativo).

It was getting darker and darker.
The more you study, the better.
The more you work, the more you earn.
The sooner, the better.
The less you say, the less they know

Ejercicios - 28/01/09 ; 29/01/09 - 2ª Evaluación - Pág 47

1. How much did Dan charge to repair Victor's bike?

b) 35 pounds.


2. Put the events in the correct order.

c) Dan saw Abby and asked about Victor.
f) Dan offered to repair Victor's bike.
a) Dan got Victor's bike from Abby's house.
e) Abby watched Dan repairing the bike.
d) Abby gave Dan 35 pounds for the new wheel.
b) Dan lost his job.
g) Abby got an email from Dan.


3. Answer the questions.

1.How does Abby think Lodon is different from Liverpool?
Is more expensive and the people are busier.

2.Where does Dan work on Saturdays?
He works in a bike shop.

3.What happened to Abby's brother, Victor?
He has an accident.

4. What's wrong with Victor's bike?
The wheel.

5. Why did Dan lose his job at the bike shop?
Because he sold a wheel for 35 pounds.

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4. REAL ENGLSH. Find equivalents for these sentences in the story. Translate them.

1. I'mused to London now
2. The boss found out
3. Never mind
4. It was all my fault


5. REAL ENGLISH. Rewrite the underlined words with expressions fom exercise 4.

1. I'm used to my new school now
2. When his parents found out that he was smoking, they were angry
3. 'I'd like t play tennis, but it's raining ''Never mind'
4. I didn't stop at the red light. "It was all my fault.

miércoles, 4 de febrero de 2009

Ejercicios - 28/01/09 - 2ª Evaluación - Pág. 45

1.Macht the jobs in the box with the pictures and translate them.

1. Tour guide - Guía turístico.
2. Lawyer - Abogado.
3. Flight attendant - Azafata de vuelo.
4. Vet - Veterinario.
5. Coach - Entrenador.
6. Soldier - Soldado.
7. Cashier - Dependiente.
8. Firefighter - Bombero.
9. Surgeon - Cirujano.
10. Plumber - Fontanero.
11. Architect - Arquitecto.
12. Chef - Cocinero


3. Complete the sentences. Use the jobs in exercise 1.

1. A vet looks after sick animals
2. A plumber repairs water pipes, bathrooms, etc.
3. A architect desings buildings.
4. A soldier works in an army.
5. A chef cooks food in a restaurant.
6. A surgeon is a doctor who operates on people.
7. A flight attendant look after passengers on a plane.
8. A cashier takes money from customer in shops or restaurant.
9. A lawyer helps people with legal problems.
10. A firefighter puts out fires.
11. A coach helps sports people to train.
12. A tourist guide shows people round famous places.

viernes, 30 de enero de 2009

Ejercicios - 21/01/09 2ª Evaluación - Pág. 43

2. Translate these expressions and write a little dialogue with two of these expressions.

1- I haven’t made up my mind yet => Aún no me he decidido.

2- I’ll go first => Yo pediré primero.

3- I’ll have the soup to start => Tomaré sopa de primero.

4- … followed by the chicken, please => Y de segundo el pollo, por favor.


Father: What presents do you want for your birthday?

Son 1: I haven’t made up my mind yet.

Son 2: I will go first. I want a new computer.


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3. Complete the sentences. Use both … and… or neither… nor…


  1. Both Seven and Fight Club are Brad Pitt films.

  2. Neither Gwyneth Paltrow nor Tate Donovan was at the wedding.

  3. Neither Antonio Banderas nor Melanie Griffith is from England.




Dictation

I’ve known my boy friend since 2002, when I was fourteen. I liked him the first moment I saw him, but he didn’t ask me out inmediatly. We’ve been together for about a year. Two weeks ago we had a big argument, but we’ve made up now.

Ejercicios - 20/1/09 - 2ª Evaluación - Pág. 41, 42 y 43

Pág. 41

7. Complete the sentences. Use the past simple in one sentence and the present perfect in the other.

1 a) My parents have been together since 1987.
b) My grandparents were together for 50 years before my grandad died.

2 a) She fell in love with him on the day that she first met him.
b) Joe looks happy. I think he has just fallen in love.

3 a) We had a big argument last night.
b) I get on really well with my brother. We have never had an argument.

4 a) I haven't gone out with anyone since Christmas.
b) I went out. with her for the first time yesterday.


8. Complete the conversation between Fatima and her friend Sandra. Use the past simple and the present perfect. Then listen and check.

1 - Have just had.
2 - Met.
3 - Have already seen.
4 - Stopped.
5 - Saw.
6 - Invited.
7 - Did you say?
8 - Have you ever been.
9 - Didn't tell.
10 - Have never been.
11 - Have you told?.


Pág. 42

2. Read the text. Match the descriptions (1-4) with the paragraphs (A-D).

1. a split-up that was full of arguments - C

2. a split-up that was full of love and emotion - B

3. a split-up that was the start of a successful solo career- D

4. how being in a pop group is like being in a relationship - A


3. Read the text again. Answer the questions.

1 - What groups were these people in?
a) Robbie Williams.

2 - Why do members of pop groups often become very close?
Because, they spend a lot of time together.

3 - According to the group, why did Brian McFadden leave Westlife?
Brian wanted to spend more time with his family.

4 - When did 3LW become successful?
Six days ago.

5 - When did Take That! slpit up?
In 1996.


4. (Word Check) Find adjectives in this text from these nouns.

1 - Emotion -> Emotional.
2 - Success -> Sucessful.
3 - Drama -> Dramatic.
4 - Fame -> Famous.


Pág. 43

1. Read and listen. Complete the dialogue with the words in the box.

1 - Order.
2 - Mushroom.
3 - Drink.
4 - Please.
5 - Yet.
6 - Juice.

Ejercicios -19/01/09 - 2ª Evaluación - Pág 40

1. Choose the corrcet alternative to complete the rules. Check your answer in the Grammar Bank on page 118.

1- We use for with a period of time /a point in time.
2- We use since with a period of time /a point in time.


2. Complete the sentences. Use for or since.

1- I haven’t been out since last weekend. Since.
2- They’ve been married for two years.
3- She’s been in hospital for a week.
4- I’ve loved music since I was three years old.
5- We’ve been on holiday since Monday.
6- He’s had that bike for a long time.


3. Complete the text. Use the present perfect and for or since.

1- Have known. 8- Has been.
2- Since. 9- For.
3- Haven’t had. 10- Hasn’t had.
4- Hasn’t lived. 11- Have been.
5- For. 12- For.
6- Have been. 13- Has lived.
7- Since. 14- Since.


4. Write true sentences. Use for or since and the present perfect.

1- I haven’t played football since October.
2- I have had this pencil for a month.
3- I haven’t eaten since this morning.
4- I have been in this class for a year.
5- I have study Maths since Monday.
6- I haven’t seen a good film for three months.




5. Write true sentences. Use a period of time and ago.

1- I had an argument a day ago.
2- I first met my best friend a week ago.
3- My favourite football team won a match two days ago.
4- I got up five hours ago.
5- This lesson started a hour ago.
6- I was born fifteen years ago.
7- I went shopping a week ago.

Ejercicios - 15/01/09 2ª Evaluación - Pág. 37,39

Pág. 37.

1. Translate the expresions.

-Meet sombody: Conocer a alguien.
- Fancy somebody: Gustar a alguien.
- Ask someboy out: Pedir salir a alguien
- Go out with somebody: Salir con alguien.
- Fall in love: Enamorarse.
- Have an argument: Discutir.
- Split up: Cortar una relación.
- Make up: Reconciliarse.
- Get engaged: Prometerse.
- Get married: Casarse.
- Get divorced: Divorciarse.


2. Match the pictures with the expresions.

1- Asked somebody out.
2- Meet someboy.
3- Fall in love.
4- Get married.
5- Get engaged.
6- Get divorced.
7- Have an argument.


Pág. 39.

4. Write equivalent and translate the expresions.

1- She hasn't got a very good relationship with her dad.
She isn't getting on very well with Dad at the moment.
No se lleva muy bien con su padre.

2- How long have you and Rachel been going out?.
How long have you and Rachel been together?.
¿Cuánto tiempo habeis estado saliendo Rachel y tú?

3- Fatima came toward us.
Fatima came up to us.
Fátima vino hacia nosotros.

4- Now Fatima isn't allowed to go out.
Now Fatima is grounded.
Ahora Fatima está castigada.

6. Make this verbs into nouns.

1. Advestirse - Advertisement
2. Announce - Announcement
3. Calculate - Calculation
4. Celebrate - Celebration
5. Collect - Collection
6. Dissapoint - Dissapointment
7. Embarrass - Embarrassment
8. Entertain - Entertaiment
9. Invent - Invention
10. Pollute - Pollution


7. Complete the sentences.

1. There's an advestisement in the newspaper for a new coffee bar.
2. Can you help with this calculation? I'm not very goot at math.
3. Film, TV and music are all forms of entertainment.
4. His got an enormous collection of books.
5. She had an dissapointment with her mum and now she's grounded.
6. I think the internet was the most important invention of the twentieth century.








viernes, 23 de enero de 2009

Ejercicios -14/01/09 2ª Evaluación - Pág 36

1. Complete the text. Chose the correct words.

Dear Daisy

How are you? We arrived here in Manchester last Saturday. Everything is fine and I enjoy my new school. I often think about you and all my other friends in London. I miss you all!

Thanks for your leter, and thank you very much for the bracelet. I love wearing it. It's so beautiul.

Did you have a good time at the cinema last night? Who went? What did you see? I want to know everything!

Do you belive in a sixth sense? Maybe t was just a coincidence, but while I was thinking about Max yesterday evening, my phone rang and i was him! It was great to talk to him. I really miss him.

Anyway, he told me about his friend Rob. Do you remember Rob? He used to go to our school, but now he lives in NewYork. Anyway, Rob has made a CD! He's only 17! It's called 'First Things First'. Max has already heard some of the songs, but he hasn't bought a copy of the CD yet. I'm sure it'r fantastic.

I must go. My mum has just called me. Dinner's ready.

Speak to you soon!

Love

Hannah

2. Answer the questions.

1. She live in Manchester now
2. She used to live in London
3. Thinking about Max
4. New York
5. First things first
6. Not yet

3. Correct the mistakes.

1. My brother plays chess every evening.
2. I know that girl. She's at my school.
3. I don't mind staying at home tonight.
4. Who gave you tht CD?
5. I was reading a magazine when Elizabeth arrived.
6. He had a sower. Then he went out.
7. My parents used to live in Edinburgh.
8. We've just bought a new car.
9. Have you finished your homework yet?
10. She's already been rock-climbing.

Frases traducidas - Ejercicios de comienzo de trimestre (III)

24. Se quemó mi casa.
My house burnt.

25. ¿Enseñó Javier los irregulares?
Did he teach the irregular verbs?

26. Le dí de comer al perro.
I fed the dog.

27. Me caí por las escaleras.
I fell down the stairs.

28. Sentí un poco de frío en la playa.
I felt a bit cold in the beach.

29. No bebí nada en la fiesta.
I drank nothing in the party.

30. Llevé bastantes patatas.
I took enought chips.

31. Trajimos demasiado vino.
We brought too much wine.

32. Ana compró el hielo.
Ana bought the ice.

33. Manola olvidó los vasos.
Manola forgot the cups.

Frases traducidas - Ejercicios de comienzo de trimestre (II)

12. Anoche soñé: era una pesadilla.
Last night I dreamt: it was a nightmare.

14. ¿Cuánto pagaste?
How much do you pay?

15. Gastamos todo nuestro dinero.
We spent all our money.

16. ¿Por qué cantáis tan alto?
Why do you sing so loud?

17. El profesor nos dejó solos.
The teacher left us alone.

18. Nadé media hora.
I swam for half an hour.

19. Construyó un bloque de apartamentos.
He built a block of flats.

20. Escogí informática pero no quería estudiar francés.
I chose I.T but I didn’t want to study French.

21. Fabricaron mi reloj en China.
They made my watch in China.

22. Ronaldo habló en portugués.
Ronaldo spoke in Portuguese.

23. No sabía como estar callado.
He didn’t know how to be quiet.

viernes, 16 de enero de 2009

Frases traducidas - Ejercicios de comienzo de trimestre (I)

Las frases son las siguientes:

1. El profesor miraba por la ventana mientras yo hacía los ejercicios.
The teacher was looking through the window while I was doing the exercises.

2. Le di a María mi cuaderno cuando ella me prestó el suyo.
I gave my notebook to Maria when she lent me hers.

3. El profesor estaba escribiendo en la pizarra cuando llegó Channa.
The teacher was writing in the black board when Channa arrived.

4. Vino el martes pasado.
He came last Tuesday.

5. ¿Quién rompió el cristal?
Who broke the glass?.

6. No olvidé los verbos irregulares.
I didn't forget the irregular verbs.

7. Tiré el libro de Inglés al mar.
I through the english book into the sea.

8. ¿Vendiste tu cuadro?
Did you sell your picture?

9. Encontré el móvil de tu sobrina en mi cuarto.
I found your niece's phone in my bedroom.

10. ¿Perdiste tu lápiz?
Did you lose your pencil?

11. No comprendí la explicación del profesor.
I didn't undertand the teacher's explanation.

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