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TAREAS DE SEPTIEMBRE DE INGLÉS PARA ALUMNADO DE 4º E.S.O.C.E.O. PANCHO GUERRA 2014-15

UNIT 1

VOCABULARY

1 Write the correct word next to its definition.

camera • passport • diary • mobile phone • backpack • credit card • suitcase

You …

1. need it to enter a country. ……………………

2. carry it on your back. ……………………

3. pack your clothes in it when you go on holiday. ……………………

4. take photographs with it. ……………………

5. talk to your friends with it. ……………………

6. use it to pay for things. ……………………

7. write your ideas and plans in it. ……………………

GRAMMAR

2 Complete the story. Use the Past Simple.

Last year, Sue

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…………………… (visit) her friends in Scotland. They live near a lake. One day, they2 …………………… (decide) to take their bikes and cycle around the lake. It

3 …………………… (be) a big lake and they

4 …………………… (need) to ride ten kilometres.

Sue5 ……………………… (not be) sure about this trip. She

6 ………………..……… (not think) she could ride so far. But

she decided to try. She started off with her friends. For the first five kilometres, she7 ………….…………… (not

have) any problems. But then her legs8 …………………… (get) tired and she stopped. She

9 …………………… (sit) at

the side of the road and waited till her friends10

…………………… (come) in their car and11

…………………… (take)

her home.

3 Write questions and answers with the words in brackets. Use the Past Simple.

1. Mum: .......................................................................................................... (finish your homework)

Jack: ............................................................................................................................ (an hour ago)

2. Gary: ................................................................................................................... (fix the computer)

Ed: ............................................................................................................................ (not have time)

3. Celia: ........................................................................................................................... (buy biscuits)

Frankie: ....................................................................................................... (bake a chocolate cake)

4. Harriet: What ........................................................................................ (do in the shopping centre)

Karen: ............................................................................................................................. (see a film)

5. Teacher: Why ................................................................................................................. (come late)

Bob: ......................................................................................................................... (alarm not ring)



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4 Look at Tom’s photo album. Complete the sentences with the words in brackets

and the correct form of used to.

1. Tom .......................................................................................................................... . (have / a dog)

2. Tom’s grandparents .................................................................................................... . (live / a flat)

3. Tom ................................................................................................................................ . (do / judo)

4. Tom ...................................................................................................................... . (share / a room)

READING/ WRITING

1 Read Janet’s e-mail. Then tick ( ) the sentences T (true) or F (false).

To: [email protected]

Dear Danny,

Hi! I hope you’re having a good time at your cousin’s house. My parents and I are home now from

Costa Rica. It was my first time in Central America, and we had an amazing holiday! The first three

days, we travelled in a small boat on the Pacuare River. The water was very warm, but it was also

very fast. We wore special safety jackets, but it was still really frightening! I got very wet. Luckily, I

wore a swimsuit and trainers! We ate, slept and cooked near the river. I didn’t like the food very

much, but it was fun eating outside.

After three days, we went on a hike from the river to a rainforest in the Corcovado National Park.

When we got there, we had a wonderful surprise – a canopy tour. It was the most exciting part of

the holiday. First, our guide secured us to a cable. Then the cable carried us very high up, and we

“flew” very slowly over the top of the forest. We could see all the plants and the animals below

us. We stopped at different places along the way and watched some of the animals for a long

time. We saw tropical snakes and many different kinds of monkeys, colourful birds and beautiful

butterflies.

I can’t describe it all in words, but I’ve got a lot of pictures to show you.

See you in school on Monday.

Janet



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T F

1. Janet was on holiday in Costa Rica for the second time.

2. Janet didn’t like the food on the river trip.

3. Janet flew in a plane above the trees in the rainforest.

4. There was no time to watch the animals.

2 Write the words in the correct order to make questions.

1. Janet / how / on / did / travel / river / the

.............................................................................................................

2. she / what / enjoy / most / did

.............................................................................................................

3. secure / did / to / her / the guide / a cable / why

.............................................................................................................

4. they / different places / in the rainforest / why / at / did / stop

.............................................................................................................

5. holiday / pictures / her / take / she / did / of

.............................................................................................................

3 Answer the questions in Exercise 2 according to the text.

1. .............................................................................................................

2. .............................................................................................................

3. .............................................................................................................

4. .............................................................................................................

5. .............................................................................................................

4 Write an e-mail about a holiday you had. Make sure you answer the following questions:

•

Where did you go?•

Who did you go with?

•

What did you do there?

•

What did you like most about the holiday?



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UNIT 2

VOCABULARY

1 Complete the sentences with the words below.

solve • criminal • robbery • steal • clues • guards • arrest • evidence • witness • investigate

1. John’s the most honest person I know! He isn’t a …………………… . He didn’t …………………… your money!

2. The police look for many …………………… when they begin to …………………… crimes.

3. Mrs Gilbert …………………… the bank. She was a …………………… to the robbery there

on Monday.

4. We found the murder weapon. It was important …………………… and it helped us …………………… the case.

5. There was a …………………… in our neighbourhood last night. I hope the police …………………… the robber

quickly.

2 Find five verbs in the puzzle. Then complete the sentences below with the correct verb.

s h o o t o a

e a v h e e z

a r s c d x u

r u n a w a y

c e e t b m j

h t a c l i c

v n d h a n t

s o f a m e b

1. Two men tried to …………………… from prison last night, but they didn’t succeed.

2. Did the doctor …………………… your eyes?

3. My cat likes to …………………… mice.

4. That little boy’s dog is lost. Let’s help him …………………… for it.

5. I don’t know how to …………………… a gun.



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GRAMMAR

3 What was happening at 7 o’clock this morning? Look at the pictures and complete the sentences with

the verbs in brackets. Use the correct form of the Past Continuous.

1. The cats ……………………………… (eat).

2. Danny ……………………………… (sleep) in his bed.

3. Lisa ……………………………… (drink) coffee.

4. Mum ……………………………… (cook) breakfast.

4 Complete the questions and answers. Use the Past Simple or Past Continuous formof the verbs in brackets.

Paul: What1

…………………… Tom …………………… (do) when Amy2

…………………… (walk) in?

Brad: He was listening to his iPod and dancing. He3

…………………… (feel) very embarrassed!

Mary: Who4

…………………… you …………………… (talk) to while I5

…………………… (try) to study?

Mum: I was on the phone to my boss. I’m sorry I6 …………………… (disturb) you.

Stella: 7…………………… they …………………… (arrest) the car thief?

John: No, but while they8 …………………… (search) for more clues today, they

9…………………… (find) a

wallet. They think it belongs to the thief.

READING/WRITING

1 Read the article and complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the

Past Simple or Past Continuous. Then tick ( ) the sentences T (true) or F (false).

From Our Pages – 8th August

On this date in 1963, the Great

Train Robbery occurred in England.

Most of the 15 robbers went to

prison. One of them, Ronnie Biggs,

became famous after he escaped

from prison.

He left England, had cosmetic

surgery to change his appearance

and lived mainly in Brazil. In 2001,

he decided to leave Brazil and

return to England – and to prison.

The following article appeared in

this newspaper on the day after

the robbery.

Early yesterday morning, a group of thieves robbed a

Post Office train while it was travelling from Glasgow to

London. The incident occurred at the Bridego Railway

Bridge in Buckinghamshire. The train was carrying postand cash to London.When the train stopped at a red

light, the robbers boarded the train. They were wearing

masks and carrying weapons. They hit the train driver on

the head, took 120 bags of post and cash, and put the

bags into a nearby lorry. According to bank spokesmen,

the thieves stole between two and three million pounds

in cash.The Post Office, British Transport Police and the

local police are investigating the crime. Inspector Dan

Smith said last night, “The robbery was very well

planned, but we found fingerprints and other important

clues while we were searching the area. We hope tocatch the suspects soon.”

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T F

1. The train …………………… (travel) to Glasgow when thieves robbed it.

2. The robbers …………………… (board) the train at the train station.

3. The bags …………………… (contain) more than £1 million.

4. While the police …………………… (search) for clues, they found footprints.

2 Write questions about the Great Train Robbery. Use the words below. Use the

Past Simple or Past Continuous forms of the verbs.

1. what / be / the train / carry

..................................................................................................................................

2. the incident / occur / in / Glasgow

..................................................................................................................................

3. what / the robbers / wear / when / they / board / the train

..................................................................................................................................

4. how / much / money / the robbers / steal

..................................................................................................................................

3 Complete the answers to the questions in Exercise 2 according to the information

in the text.

1. The train ........................................................................................................................................... .

2. No, it didn’t. The incident ................................................................................................................ .

3. The robbers ...................................................................................................................................... .

4. The robbers ...................................................................................................................................... .

4 Imagine that it is the day after Ronnie Biggs returned to England in 2001. Write a news article about his

return. Use information from the text to help you. Use your own words as much as possible.



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UNIT 3VOCABULARY

1 Who’s reading what? Match the speakers in A to the text types in B.

A B

1. “To view photos, press the play button.” …… a. novel

2. “This chocolate bar has got 250 calories.” …… b. text message

3. “Zara is having a big sale on coats.” …… c. recipe

4. “There’s a lot of information here on the planet Jupiter.” …… d. travel guide

5. “Stephen King’s new book is great!” …… e. book review

6. “Now we add the eggs and the sugar.” …… f. encyclopedia entry

7. “This has got a list of the best tourist sites.” …… g. label

8. “It all happened on a cold and rainy night.” …… h. instruction manual9. “It’s from Jane. She wrote, ‘W8 4 me’.” …… i. poem

10. “This one doesn’t rhyme. It’s written in another style.” …… j. advertisement


comics • website • article • blog • letter

1. A lot of people read Emily’s …………………… . She writes about her life, feelings and opinions.

2. Jeff likes reading …………………… because he enjoys looking at the drawings.

3. I wrote a …………………… of complaint to the hotel manager.

4. Did you read the …………………… about Bono in last Sunday’s Times?

5. This is the best …………………… for cheap flights in Europe. There are always special deals here.

GRAMMAR

3 Look at the picture. Then complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets.

Use the affirmative or negative form of the Present Perfect Simple.

Tom Jane



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1. Tom …………………… already …………………… (pay) for his books.

2. Jane …………………… just …………………… (take) her purse out of her bag.

3. Nobody ……………………………… (tidy) the shop recently.

4. Stephenie Meyer ……………………………… (be) at Martin’s Bookshop yet.

5. The sales assistant ……………………………… (answer) the telephone yet.

4 Write sentences with the words below. Use the Past Simple or the Present Perfect Simple. Put the time

expression in the correct place.

1. you / eat / Thai / food / before / ? (ever)

.........................................................................................

2. Ellen / ride / her / bike / to / school / . (yesterday)

.........................................................................................

3. I / ride / a / motorbike / . (never)

.........................................................................................

4. Ellen / show / you / the photos / from / our trip / ? (yet)

.........................................................................................

5. Mark’s / computer / break / . (two weeks ago)

.........................................................................................

READING/ WRITING

1 Read the article. Then answer the questions.

R e a d i n g : A H e a l t h y H a b i t

b y B e n G r a n t

We all know that a healthy diet, exercise and plenty of sleep are all good for you.

But did you know that reading is healthy?

Firstly, reading improves brain power. In recent years, researchers in the USA have studied how

reading affects the brain, and they have learned that reading exercises the brain, similar to how

running exercises the body. Reading requires different parts of the brain to work together. This

stimulates the brain’s chemicals. They help us to remember, learn new things, imagine things

and create. Recent studies have also revealed that there is no difference whether someone

reads an entertaining novel,

a gossip column or a serious technical manual – they all influence the brain in the same ways.

Reading also reduces stress. Scientists at the University of Sussex, in England, have recently

done a study on different methods of relaxation. In their experiments, researchers discovered

that approximately six minutes of reading reduced volunteers’ stress levels by nearly 70% –

more than the reduction after walking, relaxing with

a cup of coffee or tea, or listening to music.

So, get a book or magazine, sit or lie down somewhere comfortable, and get ready to exercise

your brain and lower your stress levels!



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1. Why does the writer compare reading and running?

......................................................................................................................................................

2. What four things do increased brain chemical stimulation help us do?

......................................................................................................................................................

3. In the study in England, when did the stress levels of volunteers decrease?

......................................................................................................................................................

2 The sentences below are incorrect. Rewrite them correctly, according to information

in the text.

1. Scientists in the USA haven’t studied the effects of reading on the brain yet.

......................................................................................................................................................

2. Researchers at the University of Sussex are currently studying relaxation techniques.

......................................................................................................................................................

3 What have you found are good ways for you to relax? Tick ( ) the ones that have helped you.

…… 1. playing computer games

…… 2. reading

…… 3. exercising

…… 4. listening to music

…… 5. talking to a friend

…… 6. writing a journal or blog

…… 7. watching TV or going to the cinema

…… 8. playing a musical instrument

4 Write a paragraph about the activities you do to help you relax in your free time. Explain how these

activities help you.



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UNIT 4

VOCABULARY


wool • brass • gold • wax • porcelain • leather • cotton • clay

1. Long ago, …………………… from candles was used to glue things.

2. …………………… is used to make sweaters.

3. …………………… grows on a plant.

4. Are your shoes made from …………………… ?

5. Many musical instruments are made of …………………… .

6. …………………… comes from the earth, and is used to make bowls.

7. Sinks are usually made of …………………… .

8. The winner in each event at the Olympics gets a …………………… medal.

GRAMMAR

2 Write questions with the words below and complete the answers. Use the Past Simple Passive and the

words in brackets in your answers.

1. when / the first MP3 / introduce

.............................................................................................................

It ……………………..................……………………………… . (1998)

2. the exam results / post / yesterday

.............................................................................................................

No. They ……………….……………… until …………….........……… . (this morning)

3. the course / teach / by / Professor Sloane last year

.............................................................................................................

No. It ………………………………...........…………………… . (Professor Byatt)

4. how / the chairs / arrange / for the meeting

.............................................................................................................

They ………………………......................…………………………… . (in a circle)

5. Helen / pay / for / her / work

.............................................................................................................

Yes. She …………………...............................…………… . (£25)



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3 Write questions and answers with the words below. Use the Present Simple Passive, affirmative or

negative.

1. cars / drive / on the right-hand side of the road / in England

Q: .......................................................................................................................................

they / on the left

A: ..............................................................................................

2. this / cake / keep / in a cupboard

Q: .......................................................................................................................................

it / in the fridge

A: ..............................................................................................

3. the dog / feed / only / once a day

Q: .......................................................................................................................................

it / only / in the evening

A: ..............................................................................................

4 Complete the text with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present or Past Simple Passive.

Inventions 1………………...........…… always (not use) the way the inventor intended. For example, a hi-tech

electronic contact lens 2………………................…… (exhibit) at a recent conference. It 3……….......……………

originally …………..........….....……… (design) to provide a virtual display of medical information directly over

the eye. But now, the technology 4……........….....…………… (want) by video-game creators. They want to

use it to replace the glasses or helmets that 5………..….………… currently ……….…………… (wear) by virtual-

reality game players.



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READING/ WRITING

1 Read the article. Then complete the sentences below using information from the text and the verbs in

brackets. Use the Present Simple Passive or the Past Simple Passive.

MEDICAL HELP FROM HI-TECH

One day in 1996, a common operation was done in an uncommon way. The surgeon was in Belgium, and the

patient was about 200 km away, in an operating room in Holland. This was the first remote robotic surgery.

Doctors and nurses assisted in the operating room, but the Belgian surgeon controlled the robotic devices

while watching a live image of the patient on a computer monitor.

Remote robotic surgery is part of “telemedicine” – providing long-distance medical care with the help

of computers, cameras and a high-speed Internet connection. Travelling nurses and medical technicians in

the USA are using telemedicine to bring diagnostic tests and treatment to people in areas with few

or no doctors. Its use in parts of the developing world allows medical personnel far from research

centres and hospitals to consult specialists around the world. In many countries, ambulances are equippedwith telemedicine systems. Spacecraft have got them too. And it doesn’t stop there. These systems are used

by researchers in Antarctica, and by many mountain climbers around the world.

There’s no doubt that telemedicine saves lives every day – whether in an ambulance on its way to

a world-famous hospital or in an isolated village. Doctors hope that even more people will benefit from

telemedicine in the future.

1. The first remote robotic surgery .................................. (do) over .............................................. ago.

2. The Belgian surgeon .................................. (assist) by ..................................................................... .

3. In the USA, telemedicine ................................... (bring) to areas ..................................................... .

4. Every day, lives .................................... (save) because of ................................................................. .

2 Answer the questions according to the text. Use complete sentences.

1. What circumstances made the first remote robotic surgery necessary?

..................................................................................................................................

2. What did the Belgian surgeon do during the surgery?

..................................................................................................................................

3. What did the surgeon see on the computer monitor?

..................................................................................................................................

4. What three inventions are needed for telemedicine?

..................................................................................................................................

5. How does telemedicine improve doctors’ and nurses’ medical knowledge?

..................................................................................................................................

6. What two types of vehicles are equipped with telemedicine systems?

..................................................................................................................................

3 Write about an invention that you think is very important. Include information about life before this

invention and how it has affected the world. Do it at the back of your worksheet.



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UNIT 5 VOCABULARY

1 Circle the correct answers. Pay attention to the words in italics.

1. Wildlife lives in nature / people’s homes.

2. Because of recycling, plastic bottles are used only once / to make other things.

3. This plant is very friendly / colourful.

4. There’s a lot of pollution in this river, so it’s safe / dangerous to drink from it.

5. Look at all the litter on the ground. It’s so beautiful / dirty here.

6. Global warming will destroy / save the Earth.

7. Renewable energy is good / bad for the environment.

8. When children suffer from hunger , they don’t get enough food / education.

2 The sentences below are not logical. Replace the adjectives in bold with a suitable adjective from

another sentence.

1. That was an inappropriate f ilm. I thought about it all week. ……………………

2. He is very impossible. He cries easily. ……………………

3. It was unforgettable to talk to anyone because the music was so loud. ……………………

4. In some cultures, it is considered sensitive to wear shoes in someone’s house. ……………………

GRAMMAR

3 Write sentences with the words below. Use the First Conditional.

1. if / you / exercise / more / you / feel / better

...............................................................................................................................

2. she / be / late / if / she / not leave / now

...............................................................................................................................

3. Jenny / not forgive / you / if / you / not apologise

...............................................................................................................................

4.he / call / if / he / need / help

...............................................................................................................................



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4 Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Second Conditional.

1. If I …………………… (be) you, I …………………… (tell) John the truth.

2. If the weather …………………… (be) better, we …………………… (eat) in the garden.

3. If you …………………… (win) £1 million, …………………… you …………………… (share)

it with me?

4. We …………………….……… (not ask) for your help if we …………………………… (not need) it.

5. If I ……………………………… (own) a car company, I …………..…………… (produce) solar-powered cars.

6. He ………………………… (move) to London if he ……………….………… (find) a job there.

5 Complete the article with the verbs in brackets. Use will , be going to, the Present Continuous or the

First Conditional. There may be more than one correct answer.

On Saturday, students

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…………………… (meet) at parks throughout the city to begin a two-day effort toremove litter and rubbish. “It

2…………………… (be) hard work,” said Nora Thompson, a 15-year-old from

Fulham School and one of the organisers. “But everyone3…………………… (have) fun too! Volunteers

4…………………… (get) free pizza and drinks. And we

5…………………… also …………………… (end) the weekend

with a free concert.”

Steve Williams, a Finchley School student, added, “If this weekend’s event6…………………… (be) a success,

we7…………………… (have) another one in the spring.”

The head teacher of Chiswick Road Upper School, Gloria Latymer, helped the students organise the event

and plans to volunteer. “They’re impressive young people,” she said. “If I were their parents,I would be very proud of them.”

READING/WRITING

1 Read the article. Underline a First Conditional sentence and a Second Conditional sentence in the text.

SMART PLANNING

In Europe, cars produce 12% of the pollution known as greenhouse gas emissions; in parts of the United

States, that number reaches an alarming 50%. Experts say the environmental effects will be terrible if

these levels aren’t reduced. However, it will be many years before the world’s cars are operated bycleaner renewable energy. In the meantime, the organisation Smart Planning is promoting an

alternative: a lifestyle that doesn’t depend on cars.

Smart Planning includes ideas such as prohibiting cars from city centres and some residential areas,

improving public transport and making cities more bicycle- and pedestrian-friendly.

In Germany, a Smart Planning town has existed since 2006. Vauban prohibits cars from most of its

roads. The 5,500 residents walk and cycle in the town, and there is public transport to the nearby city.

Car parks are provided outside the town for visitors and for the 30% of Vauban families with cars. There

is also a car-sharing club for residents without cars.

Smart Planning is having an effect elsewhere as well. In Britain, new shopping, residential and industrial

areas aren’t allowed to be built in places that have not got public transport. In the USA, theEnvironmental Protection Agency is encouraging the building of car-reduced communities, and so far,

more than 100 people are planning to purchase homes in such neighbourhoods.

If you had the choice, would you live in a Smart Planning town?



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2 Answer the questions according to the text. Use complete sentences.

1. What way of living does Smart Planning promote?

....................................................................................................................................

2. What suggestions do Smart Planning organisers offer to achieve this way of living?

....................................................................................................................................

3. What is true of 70% of the families in Vauban?

....................................................................................................................................

3 Complete the sentences according to the text. Use the verbs in brackets and will , won’t or be going to.

1. Cars powered by renewable energy ……………………………… (not be) available for

……………………………… .

2. Today, Britain ……………………………… (allow) new developments to be built only where there

is ……………………………… .

3. More than 100 people ……………………………… (purchase) homes in new

……………………………… in the USA.

4 Imagine you are moving to a Smart Planning town. Write an e-mail to a friend about what you think it

will be like to live there.



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UNIT 6

VOCABULARY

1 Complete the beginning of the sports reporter’s story. Use the word and phrases below.

broke a record • finish line • race • be in shape

2 Complete the sentences with the the verbs below.

refuse • inform • decide • apologise • hope

1. I can’t …………………… what to wear.

2. I …………………… I win.

3. They …………………… to eat!

4. Ladies and gentlemen, we ……………………

for the long delay.

5. I’m calling to …………………… you that

you won the Young Reporters contest.

Shortly after his knee surgery a year ago,

runner Bobby Jones said, “I’m not sure I’ll ever1…………………… again for competition.” Today,

less than a year later, Bobby Jones competed –

and he won. He was the first runner to cross

the2…………………… in the 100-metre

3…………………… . He also

4…………………… – by 0.5 seconds.



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GRAMMAR

3 Rewrite the sentences in reported speech.

1. “I’m writing an e-mail to Jim,” Eva said. ...........................................................................................................

2. “I don’t understand the joke,” John said. .............................................................................................................

3. “Teri and Gwen will meet us after the match,” Donna said ................................. …………………………………………….

4. “My brother can’t ski,” said Peter ........................................................................ ……………………………………………

5. “You must exercise more,” Dr Benn told me .......................................................…………………………………………..

4 Read the sentences in direct speech. Then complete the sentences in reported speech with the correct

form of the verbs in italics and the correct time expressions below.

that afternoon • that night • then • the following day

• “I can’t meet you for lunch this afternoon,” Anna said.

• “I must get things ready for the party tonight,” Anna said.

• “I can come to your house and help now,” Jack said.

• “I’ll need your help tomorrow,” Anna said.

1. Anna said that she ……………………………… Jack for lunch ……………………………… .2. She said that she ……………………………… things ready for the party ……………………………… .

3. Jack told her that he ……………………………… to her house and help ……………………………… .

4. She told Jack that she ……………………………… his help ………………………………

READING/WRITING

Read Sue’s interview with Clive Grant, a participant in an unusual sport. Then tick ( ) the sentences below T

(true) or F (false).

CHESS-BOXING:

An Interesting Combination

SUE: Hi, Clive. You’re a champion at chess-boxing, a fairly new sport. But before we talk about how the sport

developed, explain to us how chess-boxing works.

CLIVE: Well, in a chess-boxing match, pairs of participants play four minutes of a chess game, then they box for

three minutes, then they return to the chess game, and so on, until the match is won. To be the winner,

someone must beat their opponent either at chess or at boxing.

SUE: It sounds like a challenge!

CLIVE: It is! Competitors must be good at both chess and boxing, and they must be in very good mental and

physical shape. People probably don’t realise it, but it’s difficult to alternate quickly between two sports

that are so different.

SUE: I can understand why that’s true: chess requires mental concentration, but boxing is very physical.

And now, tell us about the sport’s unusual history.



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CLIVE: Well, in 1992, a French writer and artist, Enki Bilal, thought of the idea of chess -boxing and illustrated it

in a novel. About ten years later, a Dutch artist saw the illustration and decided to try the sport for real.

He organised the first tournament, in Amsterdam – and since then, the sport has slowly become more

popular. There are now chess-boxing clubs in several cities, including Amsterdam, Berlin and here in

London. In fact, I’m competing in a match here tomorrow.

SUE: Well, Clive, thank you for telling us about this unusual sport. Good luck for your match!

T F

1. To win a chess-boxing match, competitors must beat opponents at both chess and boxing.

2. Chess-boxing first appeared in a novel by a Dutch artist.

3. The first chess-boxing tournament was in Amsterdam.

4. Clive is competing in a match in London.

2 Write the false sentences from Exercise 1 correctly.

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3 Complete the sentences in reported speech.

1. “Competitors must be in very good mental and physical shape,” Clive said.

Clive said that ............................................................................................................................... .

2. “I can understand why that’s true,” Sue said.

Sue said that ................................................................................................................................ .

3. “I’m competing in a match here tomorrow,” Clive said.

Clive said that ............................................................................................................................... .

4 Imagine that you interviewed an athlete. Write an e-mail to a friend about the athlete. Make up quotes

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LOS CONTENIDOS QUE SE PONEN A PARTIR DE AQUÍ SE HAN IMPARTIDO A LO LARGO DEL CURSO O SON DE

NIVELES ANTERIORES Y DEBEN SABERLOS.

ADEMÁS DE HACER ESTA TAREA, EL ALUMNADO DEBE ESTUDIAR LA LISTA DE VERBOS PARA PODER

SUPERAR LOS CONTENIDOS.

GRAMMAR

1. Complete the sentences with the words below.

anywhere • something • someone • somewhere • anyone • anything

1. a. Have you ordered …………………….……… online recently?

b. Yes, I ordered ………………………….……… about a week ago.

2. a. Liz is giving ………………………….…… her phone number.

b. Does ………………………………… know why she’s doing that?

3. a. We couldn’t find the dog’s toy ………………………………… in the house.

b. Maybe it’s ……………………….……… outside, in the front or back garden.

2. Complete the sentences with who, which or where.

1. Did you watch the DVDs ………………….………… you borrowed from Tony?

2. The woman ……………………..……… led the nature tour was very informative.

3. The gym ……………………..…… I exercise is becoming too crowded.

4. This is the shirt ………………..…… Linda gave me. Isn’t it beautiful?

5. Yesterday I met someone ………………………… looks like you.

3. Circle the correct relative pronouns.

1. That’s the boy who / which I met at Jane’s party.

2. The village where / which I used to live is a large town today.

3. These are the books that / where I got from the library.

4. Do you think animals who / that live in zoos are unhappy?

4. Combine the sentences with the relative pronouns in brackets. Make any necessary changes.

1. I’ve got a friend. She went on a safari last year. (who)

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2. We took photographs of two squirrels. The squirrels were eating nuts. (which)

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3. This is the pet shop. I work here on Saturdays. (where)

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4. There was a nature documentary on TV. We watched it. (that)

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5. Circle the correct answers.

1. My blue socks aren’t somewhere / anywhere in my room.

2. I’m going to ask anyone / someone to explain the maths problems.

3. Did you buy something / anything for Debbie’s birthday?

4. There isn’t anyone / someone in the office to help you at the moment.

5. I want to go somewhere / anywhere warm on holiday.

6. Let’s listen to something / anything by U2.

6. Match a sentence in A to a logical continuation in B.

A B

1. You shouldn’t eat so much cake. …… a. It’s prohibited.

2. You don’t have to do anything. …… b. You have got no choice.

3. I can’t buy this DVD now. …… c. Everything is ready.

4.May I please see your passport? …… d. It’s not good for you.

5. I might go on holiday in June. …… e. You look nice in it.

6. You should wear that shirt tonight. …… f. I’m still not sure.

7. You must wear this shirt for work. …… g. Thank you. Enjoy your visit.

8. You mustn’t use your mobile phone here. …… h. I left my credit card at home.

7. Complete the dialogues with the correct form of can, could , should , must , have to, may or might .

There may be more than one correct answer.

Shop

assistant:1…………………… I help you?

Ann: Yes, please. I want to buy a GPS for my car. Which one do you think I2…………………… buy?

Bill: I’m going to get this suitcase. I like it because I3…………………… carry it. It’s got wheels.



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Sue: What a good idea! I4…………………… get something similar.

Bill: If you want one, you5…………………… wait. They’re on sale today.

Diana:6…………………… you borrow your parents’ car tonight?

Linda: I7…………………… be able to, but I’m not sure yet. They’re at the cinema now, and

I8…………………… ask them until they get home.

Joe: I9…………………… print my homework because my printer is broken.

Nancy: Your homework10

…………………… be late! Mr Wilson won’t accept late homework!

Joe: Maybe I can e-mail it to him. Even though he11

…………………… agree to the idea, it’s worth asking

him.

8. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the most suitable modal. There may be more than one

correct answer.

1. I …………………… ask for directions. I know how to get there.

2. My seat was so far from the stage that I …………………… see the band!

3. You …………………… listen to her advice. She’s an expert.

4. It …………………… get sunny later, so I’m taking my sunglasses.

5. We …………………… park here. It’s only for taxis.

6. We …………………… arrive until 9 or 10, so don’t wait for us for dinner.

7. My cousins in Hawaii …………………… surf when they were five. They’re very talented.

9. Write sentences with the words below.

1. yours / impressive / our / house / not as / as / is / .

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2. Tony / not / to be / tall / is / a basketball player / enough / .

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3. depressing / film / is / the / the / book / the / as / as / .

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4. the / complicated / instructions / are / too / .

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10. Complete the text with the adjectives in brackets.

Use the comparative and superlative forms, (not) as … as, too … and (not) … enough.

There may be more than one correct answer.

In recent years, online shopping has become1……………………………….………… (popular) it was ten years ago.

There are several reasons. The selection of goods online is2………………………………………… (great) any shop

can possibly offer. Even some of the3…………………………………………… (exclusive) designer boutiques have

now got online sites. Online prices are often4…………………….…………………… (low) prices in shops. In

addition, online shopping is the perfect solution for people who are5………………………………………… (busy)

to get to the shops. Finally, consumers believe that security measures are now6……………………….………

(good) to protect private information, so they aren’t 7………………………..……………… (worried) about giving

their credit card numbers. Still, online shopping is8…………………………………..……… (fun) going to the shops

with a friend.

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