WRITING AN ARTICLE - STUDYING ENGLISH (student papers)

WRITING - An opinion composition - You have been studying English for some time. Write an article in a formal style saying how long you have been learning it and what you consider important in English learning (write around 120 – 180 words). Don't forget to mention in your article:
How long have you been studying English.
Why you decided to study it at Welcome.
The role of technology in students learning. What are the advantages and disadvantages of techonology?
The ability you consider most important (speaking, reading, listening, writing) and the reason why.
The ability you have more problems with, suggesting how you can improve it (them).

My English Course

by Patrícia Vaz (upper intermediate) - 06/12/2008

I have always liked the English language because it's the language of movies, songs, well, there is a whole culture in English. Then, when my sister Lilian started learning the language, I thought that it was a good idea for me too.
Firstly, I went to Welcome school, because Lilian, my sister, encouraged me to study. Secondly, it had a good discount for two people from the same family.
Besides, I had that time, a better financial situation and I could pay. My sister gave up, because she didn’t have time, but I didn't. Althought nowadays the technology has been present at English school, I still prefer the contact teacher/student. Nothing replaces this. The teacher, of course, can use the technology but is necessary the language knowledge to teach.
There are four years that I have been studying English and I have difficulty in speaking. I think it is possible to improve it by living for some period in a native country. Actually, I think it is necessary.
Another difficulty I have is the listening, because it is too fast. I’ve been listening and watching all kinds of music and movies and I understand them well.

I have no big problems with listening and reading.
To sum up, with the globalization, speaking and understanding English is essential.

FCE TEST 1

FCE FINAL TEST – Reading and Use of English

Teacher: Marcelo Maciel de Almeida (mmacieldealmeida@yahoo.com; macieldealmeida@hotmail.com)

Welcome Language Centre

Name: _________________________________________________________________________

Grade: ______

 

 

1) READING – PART I - You are going to read an article about online safety. For questions 1-8, choose the answer (A, B, C or D) which you think fits best according to the text.

 

BE WEB WISE

Protect your computer, by all means, but don't forget to protect yourself, advises web safety expert, Amanda Knox.

We're always being urged to stay safe online. But in an era where the internet is part of our everyday lives - for work, fun, study, shopping, even managing finances - it's not always easy to spot the dangers. Web safety expert, Amanda Knox, explores some of the issues lurking in cyberspace.

Her first piece of advice is to install software and a firewall to protect your computer from viruses, hackers and criminals who want to steal your data or financial information. "Think of these as your first line of defence," says Amanda.

So much for protecting yourself against intruders, but what about other problems? Say you've accidentally deleted an important file or you've been at the mercy of a natural disaster. Katy Marsh runs an online photography business from home and when a fire destroyed part of her house it could easily have spelled ruin for her business too. "Luckily I keep a regular back-up of my data so it wasn't a catastrophe." Amanda advises that while back-ups are good to have we must ensure we protect our computers to start with.

Whilst most of us are aware of the need to protect our computers, it seems we're more lax when it comes to looking out for ourselves, at least according to a recent web awareness survey. Web safety specialists say better personal awareness is needed and this is due in part to the rise of 'Social Networking' sites like 'Bebo', 'MySpace' and 'Facebook', which allow us to connect with people around the world with similar interests and professional backgrounds. Chris Simpson, a computer programmer, learnt the hard way. "I joined a free online networking group in the hope of making some professional contacts to help me find a new job. After a month, one of my online contacts invited me to take out a subscription to a club that promised access to a network of job recruiters. It turned out to be a waste of money. I ended up a laughing stock with my mates - they couldn't believe that someone in my job could get taken in so easily." No wonder then that Amanda warns, "It's easy to get complacent and let our guard down when we meet someone with the same interests online."

This brings us to other potential pitfalls. Are the people you meet online who they really claim to be? Can you be sure the person you're chatting with is in fact a 22-year-old Maths undergraduate from London and not someone merely masquerading as a student to win your trust? Khaled, a postgrad from Manchester University, quickly realised that it was unwise of him to post his phone number and email address in the public forum of an online academic discussion group. He was soon bombarded with unwanted emails and nuisance phone calls. Yet, it's astonishing how many highly educated people do this without considering the consequences that anyone in the world could use the information to make (unwanted) contact.

When networking and joining online communities it's better to be cautious about the amount of personal information you share. For example, it isn't always necessary to use your real name as a username when registering for a service. You could instead use a pseudonym, or a name that doesn't give away your real identity to other users. And is it really important to tell the world details about your school, college or any local clubs you're a member of? Sometimes it pays to be a little vague and simply say something like 'I'm studying at college in Madrid at the moment and I'm a member of a local tennis club'.

If you do experience problems from another user be prepared to report them for misusing the service. You'll be doing other users a favour too. And if all else fails, check to see if it is easy to delete your account and leave the service if you choose to and that you have the option to delete all your details.

A general rule of thumb is not to post any information about yourself that you would not be happy for the world to know - not just now but in years to come. This includes photographs of yourself, particularly embarrassing shots of you at that party which you may later regret! It's not always easy to remove information after it's been posted so you - not to mention your future employer - may have an unpleasant surprise a few years down the line.

 

1. In the second paragraph the phrase 'first line of defence' suggests something
A- is the only option.
B- offers protection.
C- is an instruction.
D- shows weakness.

 

2. The effect of the fire was
A- worse for Katy's business than her home.
B- to ruin Katy's business.
C- not as serious for Katy's business as it could have been.
D- to make Katy start to back up her data.

 

3. According to the web awareness survey, our attitude to our personal safety is rather
A- relaxed.
B- concerned.
C- positive.
D- uncertain.

 

4. Chris first joined the networking group
A- because it promised him a job.
B- in order to make friends and have fun.
C- to assist him in a job search.
D- because it didn't cost him anything.

 

5. Regarding Khaled's experience, the writer is surprised that
A- people telephone complete strangers.
B- people don't think of the results of their actions online.
C- university students take part in online discussions.
D- people sent emails to Khaled without asking permission.

 

6. What tip does the writer give for joining an online community?
A- Always use a false name.
B- Make sure you are properly registered.
C- Limit the information you give to others.
D- Tell other users where you're studying.

 

7. The writer says that you should report troublesome users
A- because other people will benefit.
B- so you can stop using the service.
C- only if nothing else works.
D- if you want to delete your own details.

 

8. In the final paragraph, the writer advises people
A- not to put photos online.
B- to apply for a job online.
C- not to have any personal information online.
D- to consider what may cause problems in the future.

____________________________________________________________________________________________

 

2) USE OF ENGLISH - SYNONYMS – In FCE test, you should be able to identify the correct word from a selection of similar words that matches a particular context or goes with another word - Complete each sentence by choosing the best word:

 

a) work

b) job

(c) career

(d) employment

1. Would you like to meet for a coffee after ..........? ( )

2. He's decided to take a part-time .......... ( )

3. The number of people in full-time .......... has risen this month. ( )

4. If you commit a crime it will destroy your .......... . ( )

a) journey

b) trip

c) tour

d) ride

5. How was the bus .......... to work today? ( )

6. She's going on a six-week .......... of Australia. ( )

7. You won't see her until she's back from her skiing .......... ( )

8. Can I go for a .......... on your bike? ( )

 

a) quiz

b) exam

c) test

d) trial

9. If you work hard you should pass the FCE .......... . ( )

10. Today our teacher is giving us a short grammar .......... . ( )

11. At the end of the lesson she'll give us a fun .......... . ( )

12. I'm going to work for them for a .......... period. ( )

____________________________________________________________________________________________

 

3) USE OF ENGLISH – LINKING WORDS - Make sure you know the difference between the common linking words used in English. Choose the answer A, B or C that completes each sentence.

1 Studying abroad is a great opportunity. .......... the other hand, you might find yourself getting homesick.
A By
B In
C On

2 He did hardly any work before the exam. .........., he managed to pass.
A Although
B Nevertheless
C Despite

3 Life in a big city is more stressful than the country. .......... it can also be expensive.
A Further
B Addition
C Moreover

4 Some people have said the play is boring. .......... the contrary, I found it absolutely fascinting
A On
B In
C At

5 The law regarding dangerous driving has been changed. As a/an .......... ,more people are going to prison.
A effect
B result
C outcome

6 The company is making a number of changes. In other .......... it seems that there are going to be a number of job losses.
A words
B ways
C sayings

7 She bumped into her ex-boyfriend in the street, .......... all her efforts to avoid him.
A through
B spite
C despite

4) WRITING -
An opinion composition - You have been studying English for some time. Write an article in a formal style saying how long you have been learning it and what you consider important in English learning (write around 120 – 180 words). Don't forget to mention in your article:

• How long have you been studying English.
  
• Why you decided to study it at Welcome.
  
• The role of technology in students learning. What are the advantages and disadvantages of techonology?
  
• The ability you consider most important (speaking, reading, listening, writing) and the reason why.
  
• The ability you have more problems with, suggesting how you can improve it (them).
  

 

 

Use the guide below to help you:

Extra Reading - Facial features tell if someone wants commitment or casual sex, study says

- Clive Owen

Which face do you think says boyfriend material and which one shouts one-night stand?

- Most participants in a new study correctly identified the woman on the right as someone who's looking for a fling. While researchers couldn't identify a particular facial feature that means a woman may be looking for a casual hook-up, they found it was generally those who were more attractive.

It’s no use being coy. If you’re looking for a fling, it might just be written all over your face.

A new study by U.K. researchers found that you can tell just by looking at someone’s face whether they’re interested in casual sex or long-term commitment. And, not surprisingly, women tend to be more attracted to the guys who look like true boyfriend material, while men are drawn to faces that seem to say “one-night stand,” found the study, published Tuesday in the journal Evolution and Human Behavior.
Researchers created composite images of college students who identified themselves as either looking for a fling or true love and asked 700 participants to separate the hussies from the prudes. And most of the time, their instincts were accurate – 72 percent of the participants were right more than half the time, although they couldn’t exactly explain their guesses.
“They had the gut instinct, but they didn’t understand it,” says Lynda Boothroyd, a psychology professor at Durham University in Durham, England, and lead author of the study.
For guys, a face like Clive Owen’s — a square jaw, prominent eyebrows and nose and smaller eyes — tends to belong to the sluttier of the sex. Men with softer features were more likely to be looking for a long-term relationship. (In other words, Matthew Fox really would make a good boyfriend.)
As for women, it’s the hotties who are more likely to have flings. Both men and women who participated in the study thought that the more attractive women would be interested in something short-term, and they were right — although Boothroyd and her colleagues couldn’t pinpoint a specific facial detail about the images, just that they were slightly more classically attractive.
Boothroyd’s theory sounds a little like common sense: If you’re better-looking, you simply have more opportunities to get some action, especially when you’re 18, she says.
It could also be something of a self-fulfilling prophecy, says Caroline Keating, a psychology professor at Colgate University. Keating wasn’t involved in the Durham University study, but she has done her own research involving the psychology of facial features.
If you’re more attractive, people might expect you to have more partners. And more often than not, we fulfill those expectations people have of us.
“The way we think of ourselves is a reflection in part of how others see us,” Keating says. “So when we go out in the world, we’re looking at ourselves through a reflection of other people’s views.”
Because of the effect those expectations have on our behavior, our first impressions about people turn out to be right, says Keating.
“Physical appearance cues tell us more about people than we’re even consciously aware of,” Keating says. “So in fact, we do judge a book by its cover. And the funny thing is, it often works for us.”

GLOSSARY:

- casual hook-up: casual sex

- coy: adjective intentionally secretive: She's very coy about her age.

- cue: signal

- gut instinct: feelings or instincts that tell people whether something is right or wrong

- have a fling: to have a short sexual relationship with someone: She's been having a fling with her boss.

- hussy: a woman or girl who is sexually immoral: "You asked him out? Oh, you brazen/shameless hussy, you!"

- one-night stand: a sexual relationship which lasts for only one night, or a person who you have had this type of relationship with

- prude: a person who is easily shocked by rude things, especially those of a sexual type: Don't be such a prude.

- slut: noun [C] VERY INFORMAL DISAPPROVING a woman who has sexual relationships with a lot of men without any emotional involvement

SOURCE:

http://icantseeyou.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/04/facial-features.html

SPEAKING - TOPICS FOR DISCUSSION - A MAN THING OR A WOMAN THING? (New English File Intermediate, p. 75)

- Why do usually women go to spas more than men?

- Why do you think is more common for men to watch football?

- Why do you think women tend to read novels more than men?

- Why do you think women watch more soap opera than men?

- What can men and women do in a spa or health farm?

- Smoking everywhere should be banned. Do you agree with this statement? Why?

- All fast food restaurents should be banned. Do you agree with this statement? Why?

- Are you in favour or against capital punishment? Why?

ENGLISH FILE 5B- SAME PLANET, DIFFERENT WORLDS

- a sticky cream

- an outdoor swimming pool

- an indoor swimming pool

- After a skin treatment, her skin got smooth. rough x smooth


- As he was in a steamy room, it was possible for him to write in the mirror with his finger.



- offside (NOT ALLOWED) : adjective (in particular sports, especially football and hockey) in a position which is not allowed by the rules of the game, often in front of the ball: the offside rule

ARTICLES

First the good news:There are only three articles in English: a, an and the.
There are two types of articles indefinite 'a' and 'an' or definite 'the'. You also need to know when not to use an article.
The bad news is that their proper use is complex, especially when you get into the advanced use of English. Quite often you have to work it out by what sounds right, which can be frustrating for a learner.

Indefinite articles - a and an (determiners)
A and an are the indefinite articles. They refer to something not specifically known to the person you are communicating with.
A and an are used before nouns that introduce something or someone you have not mentioned before:-
For example:
"I saw an elephant this morning." "I ate a banana for lunch."
A and an are also used when talking about your profession:-
For example:
"I am an English teacher." "I am a builder."
Note!
You use a when the noun you are referring to begins with a consonant (b, c, d, f, g, h, j, k, l, m, n, p, q, r, s, t, v, w, x, y or z), for example, "a city", "a factory", and "a hotel".
You use an when the noun you are referring to begins with a vowel (a, e, i, o, u)
Pronunciation changes this rule. It's the sound that matters, not the spelling. If the next word begins with a consonant sound when we say it, for example, "university" then we use a. If the next word begins with a vowel sound when we say it, for example "hour" then we use an.
We say "university" with a "y" sound at the beginning as though it were spelt "youniversity".So, "a university" IS correct.
We say "hour" with a silent h as though it were spelt "our".So, "an hour" IS correct.
(Lots of people get this wrong - including native speakers.)

Definite Article - the (determiners)
You use the when you know that the listener knows or can work out what particular person/thing you are talking about.
For example:
"The apple you ate was rotten.""Did you lock the car?"
You should also use the when you have already mentioned the thing you are talking about.
For example:
"She's got two children; a girl and a boy. The girl's eight and the boy's fourteen."
We use the to talk about geographical points on the globe.
For example:
the North Pole, the equator
We use the to talk about rivers, oceans and seas
For example:
the Nile, the Pacific, the English channel
We also use the before certain nouns when we know there is only one of a particular thing.
For example:
the rain, the sun, the wind, the world, the earth, the White House etc..
However if you want to describe a particular instance of these you should use a/an.
For example:
"I could hear the wind." / "There's a cold wind blowing."
"What are your plans for the future?" / "She has a promising future ahead of her."
The is also used to say that a particular person or thing being mentioned is the best, most famous, etc. In this use, 'the' is usually given strong pronunciation:
For example:
"Harry's Bar is the place to go."
"You don't mean you met the Tony Blair, do you?"
!Note - The doesn't mean all:-
For example:
"The books are expensive." = (Not all books are expensive, just the ones I'm talking about.)
"Books are expensive." = (All books are expensive.)

No article
We usually use no article to talk about things in general:-
Inflation is rising.
People are worried about rising crime. (Note! People generally, so no article)
You do not use an article when talking about sports.
For example:
My son plays football.
Tennis is expensive.
You do not use an article before uncountable nouns when talking about them generally.
For example:
Information is important to any organisation.
Coffee is bad for you.
You do not use an article before the names of countries except where they indicate multiple areas or contain the words (state(s), kindom, republic, union). Kingdom, state, republic and union are nouns, so they need an article.
For example:
No article - Italy, Mexico, Bolivia, England
Use the - the UK (United Kingdom), the USA (United States of America), the Irish Republic
Multiple areas! the Netherlands, the Philippines, the British Isles

SOURCE:

http://www.learnenglish.de/grammar/articlestext.htm

NEW ENGLISH FILE 5 A - Slow down, you move too fast

- spread the cards faced down on the table.


- speed bumps

- a frantic businessman

- Before leaving home, don't forget to shut the door

- After eating the pudding, the child looked delighted.

- One advantage of living in a big house is the space you have. On the other hand, there is a lot of housework to be done.

- Hamburgers at MacDonalds aren't a proper meal for you. In fact they are junk food.

- Working out is a good way of keeping yourself fit.

- The secretary hid his boss's remote control in order to keep him fit.

Listening – New English File – Intermediate – Page 69

You are going to hear an expert telling us five ways in which we can slow down in our daily lives. Listen and complete tips 1-5 with two words and write down the other information in the Why? column.

Tips	Why?
1- Eat breakfast ___________ ________ .	In case you do this standing up, you will start the day in ______________ . Body and mind are already mooving _____ _________ . In order to avoid this, get up _________________ earlier every day and have a breakfast.
2- Forget the __________. Do ____________ instead.	Exercise in the gym, after work, doesn't relax people. In fact, it is a very ___________ place. If you exercise hard doing aerobics, your heart ____________________. Yoga will help you to ________________ and also ______ your body down and help you to think more clearly.
3- Go for a ___________ ______________.	_________________ is the most traditional form of exercise. As you don't walk very fast, it also helps you to ________________. By doing this, you can look around us at the ___________, _________, ________________. It helps us to stop, think and relax.
4- Spend 10 minutes each day _____ ____________.	People have been doing _______________ for thousands of years, which has becoming really popular. Spending time in silence every day will benefit your ____________ _________ .
5- Have a ____________, not a ______________.	Having a shower is very ____________ and convenient, whereas having a bath is one of the ______________________ things you can do.

 

COUNTDOWN TO FCE - UNIT 5 - LIFESTYLES

- an Inuit child.


- ammunition






- Very busy mom juggling house duties.

- a budgie's cage; (FORMAL budgerigar)

- selotape

- army

- air force

- navy

- Dugong feeding at the seabed.

- referee = umpire

- nil: noun [U]nothing: She claims that the operating risks are virtually nil. UK The challengers lost the game seven-nil (= zero).

- thoughtful: adjective 1 carefully considering things: He has a thoughtful approach to his work. 2 quiet because you are thinking about something:You look thoughtful. 3 kind and always thinking about how you can help other people:Thank you for phoning when I was ill - it was very thoughtful of you. She's a very thoughtful person.

PHRASAL VERBS

- back sb up (SUPPORT) phrasal verb: [M]1 to support or help someone: My family backed me up throughout the court case. 2 to say that someone is telling the truth: Honestly, that's exactly what happened - Claire will back me up.

- come across sth (FIND) phrasal verb: to find something by chance: He came across some of his old love letters in his wife's drawer.
- turn up (somewhere) (APPEAR) phrasal verb [M] INFORMAL to arrive or appear somewhere, usually unexpectedly or in way that was not planned: Do you think many people will turn up? She turned up at my house late one night.

I’M YOURS – JASON MRAZ – A SONG ACTIVITY

Well you (1) __________ , (2) __________ me and you bet I felt it        (1) and (2) past participle of do
I tried to be chill but you're so hot that I melted
I fell right (3) __________ the cracks                        (3) adverb
Now I'm trying to get (4) __________                        (4) adverb
Before the cool done run (5) __________                    (5) adverb
I'll be giving it my bestest
And nothing's going to stop me but divine intervention
I reckon it's again my turn to (6) __________ some or learn some        (6) oposite of lose

I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait, I'm yours

Well open (7) __________ your mind and see like me            (7) preposition
Open (8) __________ your plans and damn you're free            (8) preposition
Look into your heart and you'll find love love love love
Listen to the music of the moment people dance and sing
We're just one big family
And It's our God-forsaken right to be loved love loved love loved

So I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm sure
There's no need to (9) __________
Our time is short
This is our fate, I'm yours

D-d-do do you, but do you, d-d-do
But do you want to come on

Scooch on over (10) __________ dear                        (10) opposite of further
And I will nibble your ear

I've been spending way too long checking my tongue in the (11) __________
And bending (12) __________ backwards just to try to see it clearer    (12) preposition
But my (13) __________ fogged up the glass                    (13) the noun for breath
And so I drew a new face and (14) __________
I guess what I'm be saying is there ain't no better reason            (14) verb in the past
To rid yourself of vanity and just go with the seasons
It's what we aim to do
Our name is our virtue

But I won't hesitate no more, no more
It cannot wait I'm yours

Well open (15) __________ your mind and see like me            (15) preposition
Open (16) __________ your plans and damn you're free            (16) preposition
Look into your heart and you'll find that the sky is yours
Please don't, please don't, please don't
There's no need to (17) __________
Cause our time is short
This oh this this is out fate, I'm yours!

 

KEY:

1. done        (2) done        (3) through        (4) back        (5) out
   

(6) win        (7) up            (8) up            (9) complicate    (10) closer

(11) mirror    (12) over        (13) breath        (14) laughed        (15) up

(16) up        (17) complicate

 

TRANSLATION TO PORTUGUESE

Eu Sou Seu

Bem, você fez bonito comigo e pode apostar que eu senti
Eu tentei ficar frio mas você é tão quente que me derreti
Eu caí por entre a fendas, agora estou tentando voltar

Antes que o frio passe, eu estarei dando o meu melhor
Nada me deterá a não ser intervenção divina
Reconheço que é minha vez novamente de ganhar algo e aprender algo

Mas eu não hesitarei mais, não mais
Isso não pode mais esperar, eu sou seu

Bem, abra sua mente e veja como eu
Abra seus planos, e caramba, você é livre
Olhe dentro do seu coração e você encontrará amor, amor, amor

Ouça a música do momento que as pessoas dançam e cantam
Nós somos apenas uma grande família
E é nosso direito divino ser amados, amados, amados, amados, amados.

Então eu não hesitarei mais, não mais
Isso não pode mais esperar, tenho certeza
Não há necessidade de complicar, nosso tempo é curto
Este é nosso destino, sou seu

D-d-do que você, mas você, d-d-do
Você quer... você quer vir?
Corra para cá, querida
E eu vou mordiscar sua orelha

Eu passei muito tempo olhando minha língua no espelho
E me inclinando para trás só para tentar vê-la melhor
Meu hálito embaçou todo o vidro
Então eu desenhei um novo rosto e ri

Acho que o que estou dizendo é que não ha razão melhor
Para se livrar da vaidade e apenas ir com o ritmo
É o que pretendemos fazer
Nosso nome é nossa virtude

Então eu não hesitarei mais, não mais
Isso não pode mais esperar, eu sou seu

Vá lá e abrir a sua mente e veja como eu
(Não hesitarei)
Abra seus planos, e caramba, você é livre
(Não há mais, não mais)
Olhe dentro do seu coração e você verá que o céu é seu
(Isso não pode mais esperar, tenho certeza)

Então, por favor, não, não, por favor, não, por favor, não
não há necessidade de complicar
(O nosso tempo é curto)
Porque o nosso tempo é curto
(Este é o nosso destino)
Isto é, trata-se, este é o nosso destino
Eu sou seu

Ah, eu sou seu
Ah, eu sou seu
Oh, whoa, baby você acredita que eu sou seu
É melhor acreditar, acredito que eu sou o seu melhor

ZERO CLASS – Teacher Marcelo Maciel de Almeida - Intermediate II (MON/WED)

1. Teacher introduces himself. A game can be used for this purpose. Teacher writes some topics about himself and students are supposed to make "Yes" or "No" questions. If he/she gets the write answer, he/she scores a point.
   

I L A M E A D

(Is it your surname?)

2

(Is it the nunber of brothers and sisters/siblings you have?)

A F D R E N N A

(Is it your sister's name?)

H L E M G U I R I

(Is it your brother's name?)

P E R U O E P

(Have you ever been to Europe?)

P A O N I

(Can you play a musical instrument?)

A A R B B E U

(Is it the city you were born in?)

R T K O U O

(Do you have an Orkut profile?)

 

1. Teacher tells students about the school habits. Emphasize that students must speak only English inside the classroom. If they don't understand something, they should ask in English the meaning of a lexical item. Highlight that the classes start at 6.15 pm and finish at 7.30. Ask them not to arrive late. Tell them that SS who don't miss any class, will have extra point in the end of the term. Explan SS the score distribution during the term. Don't forget to focus on Cambridge Examinations (PET), which they will be able to do in the end of intermediate. Tell them about other Cambridge examinations.
   
2. Writings – Students must have a notebook where they do their writings, which, after corrections, are supposed to be rewriten.
   
3. Homework – will be seen by teacher after a file. As soon as they finished a file, they are supposed to do the homework. Tell them they have the workbook's key. DO NOT COPY THE KEY. Student's problems will be analysed in group.
   
4. Game – SPEAKING ACTIVITY – LEARNING A LANGUAGE, by Lindsay Clandfield (check file)
   

 

ENGLISH REVIEW – INTERMEDIATE II: Units 1, 2, 3 and 4 (English File)

TEACHER: Marcelo Maciel de Almeida (mmacieldealmeida@yahoo.com; macieldealmeida@hotmail.com)

Name: ____________________________________________________________________________________

 

 

GRAMMAR

 

A- Circle a, b or c:

 

1- My parents _____ in China.                     

a) are born        b) were born        c) was born

2- When I arrived at Paul's house, he _____ already eaten.     

a) has             b) was            c) had

3- Today most people _____ on junk food.             

a) cut             b) are cutting down    c) is cutting down

4- It's not in here! _____ open the window?

a) Will I            b) Shall I        c) Do I

5- He _____ swimming on Tuesdays.

a) always goes        b) is always going    c) goes always

6-     A Is there anything on TV tonight?

    B I don't know. _____ in the paper.

a) I'll look         b) I'm going to look    c) I look

7- My brother _____ a job at the moment.

a) isn't having        b) don't have        c) doesn't have

8- The referee stopped the match because someone _____ a bottle on the pitch.

a) had thrown        b) was throwing        c) had threw

9- She _____ had a bank account for five years now.

a) had            b) has            c) have

10- HIs latest film isn't _____ the last one I saw.

a) as good than        b) betther        c) as good as

11- How long _____ for me?

a) Are you waiting    b) do you wait        c) have you been waiting

12- I've been playing football _____ I was six years old.

a) when         b) since            c) for

13-     A Can I speak to Peter, please?

    B Sorry, he _____ out.

a) has just been     b) just has been     c) has just gone

14- Hurry up! We _____ be late.

a) should         b) mustn't        c) don't have to

15- I've never _____ to dance salsa very well.

a) could        b) be able        c) been able

16- I haven't got the keys so you _____ them. I know we brought them.

a) might have        b) must have        c) can't have

17- You _____ feel better if you took more exercise.

a) will            b) could        c) would

18- I _____ play squash on Saturdays, but this weekend I'm going away.

a) use to        b) used to        c) usually

19- _____ it's really cold, we'll have lunch outside tomorrow.

a) When        b) if            c) unless

20- They're staying in a rented flat _____ they find a house to buy.

a) before        b) until            c) when

21- If I _____ you, I would look for a better-paid job.

a) was            b) were            c) would be

22- When we were children, we _____ spend all our money on sweets.

a) used to        b) usually        c) use to

 

B- Complete the sentences with one word. Contractions count as one word.

 

a) She's waiting for the bus.

b) What ________ you doing when I phoned you this morning?

c) A ________ we order some salad? B Good idea

d) James ________ arrive on time. He's always late.

e) A I'm going to be late! B Don't worry. I ________give you a lift to the station.

f) When we got to the hall, the concert ________ already started.

g) He ________ saved enough money yet. He needs another 500 euros.

h) Have you ________ been to South America?

i) We've been living in this house ________ four years now.

j) How much money ________ you earn last month?

k) I couldn't have a taxi so I ________ to walk.

l) I hate not ________ able to say what I want in English.

m) You ________ touch that! It's dangerous.

n) They ________ be French. They're speaking German.

o) I ________ use to like spinach when I was a child but now I love it.

p) The test ________ start until everybody is quiet.

 

VOCABULARY

 

A- Write the opposite adjectives:

 

a) talkative ____________    b) self-confident ____________        c) generous ____________

d) honest _____________    e) stupid __________________        f) patient ______________

g) hard-working ________________

 

B- Complete the food words:

 

a) This curry is really sp__________ . It has lots of chillies in it.

b) Use that sharp k__________ to cut the bread.

c) Could you pass me the salt and p__________, please?

d) I love seafood, especially pr__________ .

e) Food that isn't cooked is r__________ .

f) What are you having for your main c__________?

g) I don't want to cook tonight. Let's get a ta__________ from the Chinese restaurant.

 

C- Write the missing prepositions.

 

a) The train went through the tunnel.

b) I'll pay __________ this by credit card.

c) My brother borrowed $ 10 __________ me last month.

d) I paid for dinner __________ cash.

e) The hotel charged me $ 25 __________ a two-minute phone call.

f) Chris still hasn't paid me __________ the money I lent him!

 

D- Complete the adjectives with –ing or –ed:

 

a) This book is very bor_____________ .

b) Are you interet_____________ in modern art?

c) What's the most frighten_____________ film you've seen?

d) I feel frustrat_____________ if I can't do something.

e) It's so embarrass_____________ when you fall over in public!

f) That was a disappoint_____________ film. I didn't like it at all.

g) When was the last time you felt bor_____________?

 

E- Complete the money words:

 

a) Could I b__________ $10 until tomorrow, please?

b) I bought this book yesterday. It __________ $ 20.

c) Here's the moeny you l__________ me last week – thank you.

d) My parents have just finished paying the mo__________ on their house.

e) Is there a cash machine near here? I need to t__________ o__________ some money.