Unit 5

DEADLINE: Monday August 3^rd

* Student's book:

-page 54 + text on page 55

-page 56

-page 57: exercises 6 and 7

*Workbook:

-page 36: exercises 1, 2 and 3a

-page 37: exercises 5,6 and 7

Practice

Levels 3A and 3B

PRACTICE FOR THE MID-TERM EXAM

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?
Arthur: 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

1. My friend is jealous …..... his girlfriend.

a) of b) at c) with

2. My mum is afraid ….....flying.

a) on b) at c) of

3. New York is famous …..its theatres.

a) with b) for c) of

4. Please don't leave the classroom without...your exam.

a)finishing b) to finish c) finish

5. I would like …............watch a horror film tonight.

a) watch b) to watch c) watching

6. There's no point in ….. to Jeremy. He never listens to you.

a) to talk b) talking c) talk

7. They've started a campaign ….........help endangered animals.

a) for b) so that c) in order to

8. 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

9. Excessive logging leads to.............. We should organize tree planting campaigns.

a) pollution b) extinction c) deforestation

10. I never miss sunrise. I'm.....

a) an early bird b) a fish out of water c) cats and dogs

11. This safari is the best holiday to see Africa's stunning........ in its spectacular natural habit.

a) sightseeing b) wildlife c)landmark

12. If you go trekking and you don't want to get lost please take your …....

a) suitcase b) compass c)sunscreen

13. It's a two-hour car............ from Tandil to Mar del Plata.

a) trip b) journey c)voyage

14. I'm very ….....because I've bought the tickets for the concert!

a) exciting b) disappointing c) excited

15. 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 1^st.

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!

1. Listen to the recording and put the pictures in order.

2. 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:

The Black Cat

These are the links to download the book. They are the same but the format is different.
http://rs762.rapidshare.com/files/251086803/The_Black_Cat_and_Other_Stories.rar
http://ifile.it/3s01faz


This is the link to the audio, just in case you want to listen to the story. It's optional.
http://rs658.rapidshare.com/files/251067793/The_Black_Cat_And_Other_Stories.zip

Please read the introduction and the story called "The Black Cat" and do these activities.

Unit 4

LEVEL 3A: Inés

Instructions sent on June 30th:

Activity: WRITING A STORY

Write a story (100-120 words) based on the picture. DEADLINE: Wednesday July 8^th

STEP 1: Plan. Organize your ideas and make a plan. First of all decide what kind of story you are going to write: horror, romantic...

Use the plan in your workbook, page 35. Just a few words, it's a plan. I won't correct grammar mistakes in this step. I just want to see if your ideas are well-organized and ready for a story. Send it.

STEP 2: Writing the story.

• Use your plan to write the story.

• Choose a title for your story.

• Write it in the past.

• Include and underline:

*sentence connectors: at least 3.

*phrasal verbs: at least 2 (we have worked with GET, PUT, RUN and COME)

*at least one new word from each unit

* 1 comparison

* 1 idiom (page 21 in the workbook)

*adjectives ending in -ed or -ing (at least 2)

• Include your picture (if you can scan it) or any similar picture you can add to your story. Write a caption.

Send it.

Vocabulary Note:

caption: a caption is a short piece of text under a picture in a book, magazine or newspaper which describes the picture or explains what the people in it are doing or saying
(from Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary)

at least=means “minimum”

Books

These are the links to the books:

Upstream Student's Book: http://rs681.rapidshare.com/files/250910757/Upstream_Preint_Stsbook.pdf.zip
Upstream Workbook: http://rapidshare.com/files/250858706/Upstream_Preint_Wb.zip
Upstream Workbook Audio: http://rs666.rapidshare.com/files/252817988/Upstream_Pre-int_WB.zip