Deadline: Tuesday July 14th
USE OF ENGLISH
EXERCISE 1: Adjectives: Write the appropriate character adjectives and the correspondent synonyms/antonyms
Adjective: B........................
Adjective: G.......................................
Synonym: U......................................
Antonym: S........................................
Adjective: P......................................
Antonym: I......................................
Adjective: S......................................
Antonym: I.......................................
Adjective: G......................................
Adjective: W......................................
Adjective: C......................................
Adjective: C......................................
EXERCISE 2: Adjective order: Add the adjectives to the sentences in the correct order. Use at least two adjectives each time.
Adjectives: pretty/ huge/luxurious/new/young/photo/ blond/ fantastic
Last
summer I went to Brazil with my family. We stayed at a(n) (1)….........................................................hotel and, as it was opposite the beach, we spent the whole day swimming and sunbathing. One day, while we were enjoying a sunny afternoon, I saw a (2)...................................... girl approaching us. She was Hannah Montana! I couldn't believe it! We lent her some sunscreen and orange juice and she spent the whole afternoon with us! She showed us her (3).................................................. album and we talked about her fascinating life. We've been friends since that day and we chat every day. She's planning to come to visit me next summer!
EXERCISE 3: Comparisons: Compare the 3 countries using 4 different adjectives. Use 2comparative and 2 superlative adjectives.
EXERCISE 4 : Phrasal verbs: Choose the appropriate phrasal verbs to replace the phrases in bold.
1.I don't have a good relationship with my brother. Phrasal verb: …..........
2.Can you connect me to the manager, please? Phrasal verb: …...........
3.She has gained 15 kilos in the last 2 months. Phrasal verb: ….........
4.We've finished the sugar. Could I borrow some? Phrasal verb: …............
5.Harry Potter's last book was published in 2007. Phrasal verb: …...........
6.She inherited 10 million dollars when her aunt died. Phrasal verb: ….........
EXERCISE 5: Present simple and continuous, present perfect and continuous: complete with the appropriate verb tenses
Arthur: I (1)................................(search) for a house for a week now but I (2)............................(not find) anything suitable yet.
Sandra: Why (3)...................................(want) to move?
Arth
ur: Well, the people who live next to me (4)..................................(be) the main problem. They (5)...................................................(always argue), especially at night.
Sandra: Oh, dear! (6)…...............................................(you/ever/complain) to them?
Arthur: Yes, but they (7)...............................................(not stop). They (8)..................................making noise. I (9)............................................(not able) to sleep well lately, and I (10).................................(feel) sleepy all week.
Sandra: How awful!
EXERCISE 6: Past simple or present perfect
EXERCISE 7: Past simple and past continuous:complete with the appropriate verb tenses
1. I .......................................(drive) my new car when I ..................................(have) the accident. 2. He ..................................(walk) down the street when he ...........................(trip) on the pavement. 3. They ................................. (not see) me because they .........................................(talk) to each other. 4. I .......................................(have) a shower so I .................................................(not hear) the phone. 5. We .......................................... (walk) in the mountains when we ...........................(hear) a piercing scream. 6. They ............................ (have) so much fun at the party, they .....................(decide) to stay. 7. When the teacher ..................................(arrive), they ................................ (play) in the back of the classroom. 8. While I ......................... (have) a drink in the cafe, I ................... (see) an accident outside. 9. What ..................................... (you/ do) when the telephone .....................................(ring)? 10. Why ...................................... (you /run) when I .......................................(see) you the other day? 11. While I ............................. (talk) to my friends at the disco last Saturday a boy I .............................(know) ............................ (come) up to me and ............................(ask) me to dance. His name was John. 12. While we .......................................... (dance), he accidentally ........................................... (stand) on my foot. I ....................................... (scream) in pain. We ...........................(stop) dancing and ........................(walk) over to the bar. 13. While we .................................. (walk), I ..................................... (notice) some other friend of mine. They ..................................... (start) to argue. I ............................... (ignore) them and while John ........................................... (order) the drinks, I .................................. (hope) for a better evening. EXERCISE 8: Multiple Choice: Choose the best option
My friend is jealous …..... his girlfriend.
a) of b) at c) with
My mum is afraid ….....flying.
a) on b) at c) of
New York is famous …..its theatres.
a) with b) for c) of
Please don't leave the classroom without...your exam.
a)finishing b) to finish c) finish
I would like …............watch a horror film tonight.
a) watch b) to watch c) watching
There's no point in ….. to Jeremy. He never listens to you.
a) to talk b) talking c) talk
They've started a campaign ….........help endangered animals.
a) for b) so that c) in order to
We should print on both sides of the paper...we don't need to cut down so many trees.
a) for b) so as to c) so that
Excessive logging leads to.............. We should organize tree planting campaigns.
a) pollution b) extinction c) deforestation
I never miss sunrise. I'm.....
a) an early bird b) a fish out of water c) cats and dogs
This safari is the best holiday to see Africa's stunning........ in its spectacular natural habit.
a) sightseeing b) wildlife c)landmark
If you go trekking and you don't want to get lost please take your …....
a) suitcase b) compass c)sunscreen
It's a two-hour car............ from Tandil to Mar del Plata.
a) trip b) journey c)voyage
I'm very ….....because I've bought the tickets for the concert!
a) exciting b) disappointing c) excited
I'm …..because someone has stolen my bag.
a) thrilling b) upset c) frightening
WRITING
EXERCISE 1: Letter giving advice:
a- Read the rubric and underline the key words:
You want to go on holiday in the summer but don't hav
e enough money. Write a letter to a friend asking for his/her advice about ways to earn extra money.
b- Answer the following questions:
- Why are you writing the letter?
- Who is going to read your letter?
- How many paragraphs should you include in the main body?
- Which phrases would you use to ask for advice?
c- Now, write your letter (100 – 120 words) in an appropriate style. Include and underline:
*sentence connectors: at least 3. * 1 comparison
*phrasal verbs: at least 2 * 1 idiom (page 21 in the workbook)
*at least one new word from each unit *adjectives ending in -ed or -ing (at least 2)
EXERCISE 2: Letter of application:
a- Read the rubric and underline the key words:
You saw an advertisement in the local newspaper and have decided to apply for the job. Write a letter of application (100-120 words)
b- Answer the following questions:
- What skills/qualifications and personal qualities do you think would help you get the job? Circle
A energetic and sociable
B can drive a car G good cook
C worked in a summer camp last year H good organizer
D have worked as a waiter/waitress I speak English and French
E like working with children J have a university degree
F good at outdoor activities and sport
- Which of the points above refer to skills, qualifications, experience or personal qualities?
- What is your reason for writing?
- How should you begin and end the letter?
c- Now, write your letter (100 – 120 words) in an appropriate style. Include and underline:
*sentence connectors: at least 3. *adjectives ending in -ed or -ing (at least 2)
*at least one new word from each unit * 1 comparison
READING COMPREHENSION
EXERCISE 1:
EXERCISE 2:
LISTENING COMPREHENSION
RECORDING 1: The Kingdom by the Sea
In The Kingdom by the Sea, Paul Theroux describes a journey he made around Britain. Here are some of the things Paul Theroux did on his journey. Listen to Emma, who has read the book, and number the things that Paul Theroux did in the order he did them.
Listen to the recording online: http://www.goear.com/listen/aec4b50/The-Kingdom-by-the-Sea-
-A man called Mr. Bratby painted his portrait.
-He visited the famous British travel writer, Jan Morris.
-He stayed in a Bed & Breakfast for his first night.
-He almost saw the Queen.
-He took a boat to Northern Ireland.
-He started his journey on May 1st.
RECORDING 2:What a journey!
Listen to a woman talking about a terrible journey by plane and put the pictures in the correct order.
Listen to the recording online: http://www.goear.com/listen/a373686/What-a-journey!-
Recording 3: I hate my job!
Listen to the recording and put the pictures in order.
Note down why the man dislikes each activity.
Listen to the recording online: http://www.goear.com/listen/a5680ae/I-hate-my-job!-
Link to download audio:
http://ifile.it/5t142u3
Link to download all the previous activities in a .doc file: http://ifile.it/d06iweh
ANWERS
Please write your answers in the following answer sheets:
Links to
download the answer sheets: It's the same file but the format is different.
http://ifile.it/ie40157
http://ifile.it/to4l6xw
EXTRA PRACTICE
Optional activities from the Student's book:
*Self-assessment Module 1 (pages 26 and 27)
*Self-assessment Module 2 (pages 50 and 51)
These are the links to the
recordings for the listening comprehension:
Self-assessment Module 1:
Link to listen online:
http://www.goear.com/listen/735bbc1/Self-assessment-module-1-Upstream-pre-int
Link to download:
http://ifile.it/hbm15lp
Self-assessment Module 2:
Link to listen online:
http://www.goear.com/listen/c8c1bbe/Self-assessment-module-2-Upstream-pre-int
Link to download:
http://ifile.it/wbf4jxl
These are the
answers if you want to correct yourselves:
* Self-assessment Module 1
* Self-assessment Module 2:
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