Ejercicios para Estudiantes A2

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1. Complete the chart with the correct form of the verb

INFINITIVE SIMPLE PAST FORM INFINITIVE SIMPLE PAST FORM INFINITIVE SIMPLE PAST FORM

TO BE TO TO TAKE
UNDERSTAND
TO KEEP TO COLLECT TO TEACH
TO GROW TO PAINT TO ENJOY
TO TO SING TO
FOLLOW WATCH
TO GO TO ACT TO HAVE

2. Change the following sentences from Simple present to Simple past.


For example:
She dances Vallenato……. She danced Vallenato

a. I study mathematics with my brother


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b. Do you like to watch games at night?
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c. She doesn’t work on Sundays at the theater.
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d. Are your grandmother and grandfather from Cali?
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CLASS 2: USED TO

1. Complete the sentences with the affirmative, negative or interrogative form of used to and the words in
brackets. Use contractions where possible.

For example: David Beckham used to play for Manchester United.

● We_____________________ (have) a computer, but we do now.


● _____________________ (they) work together?
● That restaurant ________________ (be) a clothes shop.
● She ___________________ (like) him, but now they’re married.
● Where ___________________ (you- go) to school?
● There__________________ (be) a police station here.
● I____________________(like) vegetables, but I do now.

2. Choose the correct words to complete each sentence. 200 years ago … with the verb given.

For example: 200 years ago people used to live in a cave

● 1 … people used to / didn’t use to make their own clothes.


● 2 … people used to / didn’t use to have mobile phones.
● 3 … people used to / didn’t use to read books.
● 4 … people used to / didn’t use to watch TV.
● 5 … people used to / didn’t use to drive cars.
● 6 … people used to / didn’t use to walk everywhere

3. Choose the correct words to complete each sentence.

1 Why did people _______________ mend their clothes?


a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to
2 I _______________ like watching football, but now I do.
a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to
3 What did you _______________ like doing when you were young?
a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to
4 John _______________ like Mary, but he doesn’t now.
a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to
5 People _______________ produce as much rubbish as we do nowadays.
Used to b) use to c) didn’t use to
6 Did you _______________ collect anything when you were young?
a) used to b) use to c) didn’t use to
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ASSIGNMENT

1. Complete these sentences with used to or didn’t use to.

● I _______________ play the guitar, but I do now.


● I _______________ ride a bike, but I don’t any more.
● I _______________ collect stamps, but I don’t any more.
● I _______________ enjoy getting up early, but I do now.
● I _______________ be worried about the environment, but I am now.
● I _______________ be afraid of flying, but I’m not anymore.
● I _______________ know how to use a computer, but I do now.

2. Write down 10 sentences to talk about activities you didn’t use to do in the past but you do now.
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CLASS 5: EXPRESSIONS OF QUANTITY

1.   Complete the sentences with the correct expression of quantity. (too many, too much, fewer, less, more, enough)
In Bogota……. example: for There are too many buses.

● There are ………………………………………………..…. Taxis.


● There are………………………………………….…….. parking spaces.
● The city needs ………………………………..…………..traffic
● There should be ………………………………..……. Universities.
● There isn’t ……………………………………….. education.
● There aren’t …………………………………...school for kids
● Transmilenio needs …………………………………….. buses.
● There aren’t …………………………………….bridges.
● There are ………………………………..……. Motorcycles.

2. Rewrite the sentences using the words in parenthesis.


Example: There is too much traffic. (less)             _ There should be less traffic / we need less traffic

● There are too many cars (fewer).


● ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
● There isn’t enough transportation (more).
● ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
● There should be more parking (not enough).
● ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
● There is too much pollution (less)
● …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
● There aren’t too many universities (enough)
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3. Write countable I or Uncountable (U) in front of the following nouns.
a. Schools ..............      b. Restaurants .....................  c. Crime....................
d. Hospitals ............... e. Publicity......................   f. Traffic. ....................
e. Pollution problems …..............  f. Crime…............. g. Noise….............
h. Transportation .................  I. Parks ................. j. Security ....................
k. Parking ............     l.  Bookstores. ..............  m. Parking garages................
n. Crime situations ............   o. Parking lots............ p. Prostitution................
q. Publicity posters ...............   .r. Traffic lights .............. s. Libraries...............
t. Transportation systems................   u. Karaoke bars.
 
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ASSIGNMENT.

1. Write a brief text about 5 problems you think Bogotá has. Use expressions of quantity.
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2.       If possible write down the plural of the following words:
 
a.        Street light…………………………………………………………………………..
b.       Parking…………………………………………………………………………………
c.        Pollution………………………………………………………………………………
d.       Corruption……………………………………………………………………………..
e.       Police officer………………………………………………………………………….
f.         Garage……………………………………………………………………………………
g.        Bus………………………………………………………………………………………….
h.       Traffic problem……………………………………………………………………….
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CLASS 6 : INDIRECT QUESTIONS

1. Choose the correct answer between a, b or c.

● I don’t know how much _______ a. does it cost b. it cost c. it costs


● Can you tell me____________? a. where he is b. where is he c. where does
● I wonder where ___________ a. he is b. is he c. does he
● Do you know how old ____ ? a. man is. b. is that man. c. man is that.
● Do you know what ____ ? a. does she do. b. she do. c. she does.
● Can you tell me where ____ ? a. can I take a bus b. a bus I can take c. I can take a bus.
● Can you tell me where ____ ? a. is your children b. your children is c. your children are
● Can you tell me whether or not____ . a. she works b. she does c. she is

2. Transform these sentences into indirect questions. Pay attention to the correct word order.
Example: Why do you study English? Can you tell why you study English?

a. Where is the closest cinema?


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b. Why are you still in your pajamas?
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c. Where does your father come from?
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d. Why do you sell your computer?
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e. How much milk do you buy?
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f. Why do you do that?
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g. When is your mother back?
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h. How many hot-dogs did you eat?
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3. Fill the gaps with the appropriate indirect question.

1 “Where’s the station?”


“Can you tell me _____________________________________________________________________________ ?”
2 “Are you coming to the party?”
“Can you let me know if _________________________________________________________ ______________?”
3. “How does it work?”
“Can you explain _____________________________________________________________________________ ?”
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4 “What’s the matter?”


Please tell me ________________________________________________________________________________ .”
5“Where are you from?”
“Can you tell me ______________________________________________________________________________?”
6“How long does it take to get there?”
“Do you know ________________________________________________________________________________?”
7“Did she arrive home?”
“Do you know ________________________________________________________________________________?”
8 “What time are you leaving?”
“Do you know ________________________________________________________________________________?”
9 “Does Annie know about computers?”
“I wonder whether ____________________________________________________________________________?”
10 “Excuse me. How do you get to the post office from here?”
“Could you tell us _____________________________________________________________________________?”

ASSIGNMENT

1. Change the following direct questions into indirect ones:


● “What are you doing?”
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● “When can you lend me 50 dollars?”
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● “Could you take me to the airport?”
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● “How long does Susana like classical music?”
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● Why Is Mauricio a remarkable student?
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2. Create indirect questions with the words given.

● MANY– HOW –HE -SISTERS – HAS


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● YOU-HOW-SWIMMING-GO-OFTEN
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● THEY –WHY- BACK-CAME
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● FOR-YOU-WAITING-ARE-WHAT-ASSIGNMENT
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3. Imagine you arrive to LAX Airport and you want to: get a taxi, buy a coffee, go to a cheap restaurant, get
some souvenirs, and find a cheap hotel. Write down indirect question for each one of the previous request.

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CLASS 10: EVALUATIONS AND COMPARISONS

1. Write the correct opposites of the following:

2. Identify if the following words are nouns or adjectives writing A or N:

2. Rewrite the sentences using the word in parenthesis.

There are only a few bedrooms (not enough).


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My house isn´t big enough (too).
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The apartment has only one bathroom (not enough).
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The house isn’t very cheap (too).
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The apartment is too cold (not enough).
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The house isn’t very near (too).
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My apartment has only one parking garage (not enough).
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3. Circle the correct word (too or enough).

a. I left the coffee for a minute to cool because it was enough / too hot to drink.
b. He wasn’t strong enough / too to lift that heavy box.
c. There aren’t enough / too policemen in our town.
d. you have enough / too information to help me with this problem?
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e. It is enough / too difficult to do for a little child.


f. I didn’t buy the car because it was enough / too expensive.
g. He didn’t work hard enough / too to pass the exam.
h. My mum can’t sleep because she drinks enough / too much coffee.
i. She isn’t old enough / too to start driving.

ASSIGNMENT

1. Word order. Organize the words in order to create a correct sentence.

A.as / My / house / is / as /apartment / expensive /my / is /apartment


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B. Apartments / houses / rooms /don’t / have / as / many / have /as.
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C. families / enough / aren’t / Apartments / big / for
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D. apartments / enough / space / don’t / have /parking
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E. houses / have / as /apartments / much / privacy / don’t /as
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F. are / too / for / apartments/ pets / small
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G. the / isn’t / noisy / house / as / the / apartment / as
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2. Look at the pictures and the information between an apartment and a house for renting. Based on that, write
down 10 sentences by using comparisons and evaluation.
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CLASS 11: WISH

1 Read the following text:


Jess is describing her new boyfriend, Kevin. Read the paragraph from her diary.

Love is blind

My boyfriend, Kevin, is not very handsome. He’s quite short, and He’s really thin. He doesn’t like sports, and he
never wants to go dancing with me on Saturdays. He can’t dance! He spends a lot of time with his friends at the
local amusement arcade.
He doesn’t get on well with my friends, and they don’t like him either.
He doesn’t have much money. He never buys me flowers or chocolates. So, why do I still go out with him? Well, I’m
not sure but I really love him. And I believe he can change if he wants to.

1. 1 Write 7 things Jess might wish for. Example: Kevin doesn’t work –She wishes Kevin worked /I wish Kevin
worked.

● Kevin is not very handsome.


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● He’s not tall.
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● He doesn’t like sports.
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● He can’t dance.
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● He doesn’t get on well with her friends.
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● He doesn’t have much money.
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● He never buys me flowers or chocolates.
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2. Use the words to write complete sentences, Make the necessary changes.

For example: speak/wish/my sister/Spanish. (She doesn’t speak Spanish) I wish my sister spoke Spanish.

● We/ wish/ have/ car. (We don’t have a car)


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● I/ wish/ not live/ here (I live there)
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● Jenny/wish/ have/ more money (Jenny doesn’t have money)
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● Mike/wish/can/play the piano (Mike can’t play the piano)


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● They/ wish/ not have /exams (They have exam)
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3. Write wishes for the following situations.

Example: I don’t live in a big house- In wish I lived in a big house /I wish I didn’t live in a small house.

● I’m not a lawyer


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● I don’t have a big house in the country.
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● I have to do lots of homework.
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● I’m afraid of snakes.
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● I’m so lazy.
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ASSIGNMENT

1. Choose the correct form of the verb for each situation.

1. I don’t know where my wallet is. I wish I..................................... where my wallet was.
a. knew b. know c. known

2. Michael is in the park playing with the older boys. I wish Michael................................ with them.
a. doesn’t play b. isn’t playing c. weren’t playing

3. Things are not good in the country. I wish everything ........................................ better.
a. got b. will get c. getting

4. I am tired of hearing your screaming. I wish you.................................... screaming in my ear!


a. will stop b. stopped c. were stopping

5. I can’t go to the pool with my friends because I can’t swim. Oh, I wish I...................................... .
a. can swim b. will swim c. could swim

6. David and Christian are at the cinema right now. I wish I................................ them.
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a. will be b. were c. was

7. You are a great guy Jimmy, but I don’t love you. I wish I .................................. you.
a. love b. loved c. will love

8. This party is so boring and Gina is not coming. I wish she ......................................here with me
a. we b. wasn’t c. could were

9. Tommy is a great piano player. I wish I ....................................... the piano just like him.
a. play b. played c. am playing

2. Write downs a wish sentence by using the opposite idea starting with I wish…
For example: I am very short. I wish I were very tall

a. My brother is stingy
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b. Bogotá is too
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c. Charlie is stubborn
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f. Sara spends too much money


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g. My parents are shy


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CLASS 14: SIMPLE PAST VS PRESENT PERFECT


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1. Write down the correct form (pronoun + verb).


Simple Past Present Perfect Simple
I / open ................................ ...............................................
he / write ................................. ...............................................
they / do ................................ ...............................................
you / swim ................................ ..............................................
she / give ................................ ..............................................

Affirmative Sentences

2. Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple past or present perfect simple) by using the words in parenthesis.
Mary (win)........................................................ the lottery last year.
We (prepare / already)........................................................ dinner.
James (find)........................................................ your ring in the garden yesterday.
He (come / just)................................................ home.
They (buy) .................................................... their car two years ago.
Negative Sentences
3. Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple past or present perfect simple).
I (see / not).......................................................................... anyone yet.
Phil (go / not)....................................................................... to the cinema last night.
We (be / not).................................................................... to the zoo so far.
She (arrive / not) .................................................................. yet.
Emily (visit / not) ................................................................. me last week.
Questions
4. Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple past or present perfect simple).
(you / read).................................................................. the book yet?
How many letters (they / write)......................................................... so far?
When (he / tell)....................................................... you that?
(you / be)................................................................. at home last night?
How often (you / travel) ................................................................... abroad till now?
Text
Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple past or present perfect simple).
A: (you / taste / ever) ..................................................................... sushi?
B: Yes, I (eat)............................................................................... sushi at least five times so far.
A: When (you / eat) ................................................................... sushi for the first time?
B: I (eat) .........................,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,........ sushi for the first time on my dad’s 50 th birthday. He
(invite) ................................... the whole family to a Japanese restaurant.
A: (you / like).....................................................it?
B: Absolutely. In fact, it (be).................................... so good that we (be)............................. to that restaurant three
times . And on my mum’s birthday, we (order)............................... some sushi and (have) .................................. it at
home.

ASSIGNMENT
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1. Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple past or present perfect simple).

Mother: I want to prepare dinner. (you / wash)....................................... the dishes yet?


Daughter: I (wash) ..........................the dishes yesterday, but I (have / not).................................... the time yet to
do it today.
Mother: (you / do / already).................................... your homework?
Daughter: No, I (come / just)............................................ home from school.
Mother: You (come) home from school two hours ago!
Daughter: Well, but my friend Lucy (call)........................... when I (arrive)........................ and I (finish /
just)................................. the phone call.
Mother: (you / see / not).......................................Lucy at school in the morning?
Daughter: Yes, but we (have / not).........................................time to talk then.

2. Choose which verb tense (past simple or present perfect) fits better.

● I………………………………….volleyball in several months (haven’t played/didn’t play)


● I…………………………………you at the party last night (haven’t seen/didn’t see)
● John’s sister………………………….her friend in Melgar last year. (Has visited/visited)
● I……………………..in a small town in Colombia (was born/have been born)
● I…………………..in Bogotá for five years [I still live there] (I have lived/lived)
● Carlos……………………………to work every day this week (has walked/walked)

CLASS 15: SEQUENCE ADVERBS


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1. Read the conversation and answer the questions.

Mike: So Jill. How do you make that fried rice again?


Jill: You’ve forgotten already? OK. First, you need to cook the rice. Then, while it’s cooking you can chop the
vegetables. After that, heat some oil in the pan and throw in the chopped garlic. Then you can add the vegetables
and finally, the rice. And don’t forget, keep stirring as you add everything.
Mike: Is that it?
Jill: Yeah, it’s really easy.
Mike: Wow, great. Thanks. I’m going to give it a go right now.
Jill: Good luck.
Mike: Thanks.

1) What do you do first?


a) Cook rice b) Heat a pan c) Chop vegetables
2) What do you do second?
a) Heat a pan b) Throw garlic in c) Chop vegetables
3) What do you do next?
a) Heat a pan b) Throw Garlic in c) Chop vegetables
4) What do you do after?
a) Heat a pan b) Add vegetables c) Add rice
5) What do you do last?
a) Add garlic b) Add vegetables c) Add rice

2. Put the sentences in the correct order of sequence.

Use: FIRST, THEN, NEXT, AFTER THAT, FINALLY.

………………….…………., Buy all the ingredients from the supermarket.

…………………….………., chop the lettuce, tomatoes onion and cucumber.


……………………….……., add some tuna and mix well.

…………………………….., grate some cheese and add a pinch of salt and pepper.

……………………….…….., sprinkle some olive oil onto the salad and enjoy it.

ASSIGNMENT
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Write sentences. Complete the order when sending an e-mail.

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CLASS 19: TO BE GOING TO AND WILL

1. Choose the correct form of the following sentences by using WILL or GOING TO.

For Example
1) Next summer, I _am going to travel ___(travel) to Medellin. My sister lives there and she bought me a plane
ticket for my birthday
2) It’s getting cold. I guess I __________________ (take) my coat!
3) Are you going to the cinema? Wait for me. I________________ (go) with you!
4) Jane and Tom _____________________ (not/study) medicine next year but architecture.
5. Mrs. Simons, those bags seem quite heavy. I______________ (help) you carry them.
6. Next vacations maybe I ___________________(go) camping. I don’t have plans yet.
7 .Look at those black clouds. Probably it _______________(rain).
8. Bye Bye Joe. I am not sure but I________________ (phone) you as soon as I arrive home, I guess.
9. What________________ (do) tomorrow? I …………………………………….(visit) my Grandparents.
10..Anne: “what are you going to do next weekend? ”
Peter: “perhaps I________________ (go) shopping.”
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2. The following people are about to do something. Write positive sentences in to be going to or will

Example: What does she need the telephone for?

(Maybe/she / call / her boyfriend) she will call her boyfriend.

a. Why are they wearing sport suits? (they / play / squash)

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b. Why has Fiona bought chocolates? (Perhaps / She / visit / her grandma)

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c. Why do you need a map? (we / walk / in the mountains)

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d. What do you need the cloth and the bucket for? (we / wash / probably / the car)

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ASSIGNMENT

3. Answer the following questions about yourself. Write down at least three sentences for each question.

1. What are you going to do next month?

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2. What are you and your family going to do next vacations?

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3. What are going to do tonight?


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4. Where do you think you are going to live in ten years from now?

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5. What are you going to do when you finish this English course?

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CLASS 20: MODALS FOR NECESSITY AND SUGGESTION.

1. Complete the sentences using MUST, NEED TO, HAVE TO, HAD BETTER, and OUGHT TO, And SHOULD. Add
their negative form if necessary.

If you travel to U.S.A. you…

You…………………………….. to have a VISA

You…………………………….. to get your passport

You……………………………… buy your tickets in advance.

You…………………………….. exchange your local currency into dollars.

You…………………………….. be in the airport on time

You……………………………...take enough winter and summer clothing.

You…………………………….. take your camera and electronic devices.


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You……………………………...pack too much luggage.

You ……………………………..carry any kind of drugs, alcohol or weapons.

You……………………………...to have medical insurance.

You ……………………………..speak English.

You……………………………. to book in a hotel

2. Write the negative form of the following sentences

a. You must present all you documents updated.

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b. You need to have the American nationality.

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c. You have to hand in your tickets in the airplane.

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d. You’d better take an umbrella with you.

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e. You should be on time at the airport.

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f. You ought to take enough money with you.

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3. READ THE TEXT

Learning English in SMART is not a difficult task. First of all, you need to have a good attitude in the classes. You
must take your book with you to every class you attend and moreover you have to take part in all conversations
held out. You should ask as many questions as possible to have the whole picture clear. It is important to practice,
so that you have to do all exercises in class in order to ask the teacher about any doubt you might have.
Furthermore, you should highlight all unknown vocabulary or at least make list out of it. You should look those
words up in a dictionary.

3.1 According to the text write 5 sentences about what you need to do to learn English in SMART. (USE MODALS
FOR NECESSITY AND SUGEESTION)
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Example: In order to learn English in SMART you have to be on time.

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ASSIGNMENT

1. Write a similar text about how to create a Facebook profile. Use modal verbs of suggestion and necessity.

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2. You are going to travel to The Amazons with your closest friends. Think about the things you need and you
should bring to that trip. Write down 4 examples for necessity and 4 for suggestions. (it’s possible to use
negative sentences)

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CLASS 23: TWO PART VEBS; WILL FOR RESPONDING TO REQUEST

1. Match the verbs with the prepositions to create phrasal verbs. Then write down an example of each one
(Several options are possible)
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2. Replace the direct object by the object pronoun as in the example

A: Let out the cat please. B: Ok¡ I will let it out.

A: Put the grocery shopping away. B. No problem I……………………………………….


A: Take off your shoes please. B: Yes I……………………………………..……………..

A: Pick up Mary at her home. B: Alright I…………………………..………………….

A: Let Peter in. I need him. B: Sure I…………………………………………………

A: Turn the lights on please B: OK. I…………………………………………………..

3. Complete the first part of the phrasal verbs. Use each verb only once.

a. Please…………………………….…………up your coat,

HANG / GET PUT / TRY / TURN

b. Do you mind if I……………………..………….off the TV? I don’t want to watch the news.

CARRY / GET / PUT / TRY / TURN

c. Excuse me. Where can I……………………………… on the shirt?

CARRY / GET / PUT / TRY /TURN

d. Can I…………………………..……. on reading now?

CARRY / GET / PUT / TRY / TURN

e. If you don't…………………………………. on the train now, it will leave without you.

CARRY / GET / PUT / TRY / TURN


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4. Complete the sentences with the appropriate preposition.

1. Put your shoes ……………………….……….

a. DOWN b. ON c. UP

2. You must get……………………………..now or you will be late for school.

a. DOWN b. ON c. UP

3. Sit……………………………….…… please. I'll be with you in a minute.

a. DOWN b. ON c. UP

4. Could you write this word………………………….……… for me, please?

a. DOWN b. ON c. UP

5. Don’t give……………………………..……. singing. You are very talented.

a. DOWN b. ON c. UP

6. Where is the fitting room? I'd like to try…………………………..these trousers.

a. DOWN b. ON c. UP

7.Have you cleaned……………………………….. the kitchen, yet?

a. DOWN b. ON c. UP

8. My little sister woke me ……………...in the middle of the night.

a. DOWN b. ON c. UP

9. Don't put the vase there, it will fall……………………..……...

a. DOWN b. ON c. UP

10.Adam switched…………………………….his torch, so we could find our way home in the dark.

a. DOWN b. ON c. UP

ASSIGNMENT

1. Complete the phrasal verbs with the correct particles (down, up, off, out) you can use an online dictionary to
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a. I don't know where my book is. I must look…………………..……. it.

b. Fill……………………..……the form, please.

c. The music is too loud. Could you turn………………….………the volume, please?

d. Quick, get…………………………….the bus or you'll have to walk home.

e. Turn……………………………….the lights when you go to bed.

f. Do you mind if I turn…………………………..……the TV? I'd like to watch the news.

g. The dinner was ruined. I had to throw it………………..……………

h. When you enter the house, take…………………..………your shoes and put some slippers…………………………………

i. If you don't know this word, you can look it……………………..……. in a dictionary.

2. Look at these extracts from three articles. There are twelve phrasal verbs, underline them and write them down
on the lines besides the text. Then look them up and write a sentence by using them

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CLASS 24: REQUEST WITH MODALS AND WOULD YOU MIND


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1. Match the next request to the most appropriate answer.

2. Based on the picture write down 5 request and the possible responses:

3. Choose the most appropriate answer for expressing the idea specified in parentheses.

1……………………..…. Speaking to Mr. Smith, please? (Formal polite request)


a. Can b. May c. Would d. Would you mind
2. …………………..…….you open the window, please? It’s hot in here. (informal request)
a. Would you mind b. Could you c. Can d. Would mind
3. ………………………..buying two loaves of bread on your way home? (Polite request)
a. Could you b. Will you c. Would you d. Would you mind not
4. Would you mind ……………………..………me your dictionary for an hour or so? (Polite request)
a. to lend b. to borrow c. lending d. borrowing
5. Would you mind…………………………. To my party? (formal request)
a. to coming b. came c. caming d. coming

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1. Choose the correct expression according to the intention written in parenthesis.


For example:
Mrs. Rojas, would you mind if I used your book, I have forgotten mine. (Polite request)

1. Mrs. Redding, ………………..lend me two hundred dollars till next week, please? (Polite request)
a. can’t you b. could you c. do you mind d. would you mind
2. Would you mind…………..here? I have a headache. (Polite request)
a. not to smoke b. not smoke c. no d. not smoking
3. Betty,………….. help me with this grammar exercise, please? (Informal request)
a. can you b. would c. won’t you d. do you mind
4. Could I use your cell phone, please? – Sorry, you ……... (Permission not given)
a. can’t b. shouldn’t c. mustn’t d. won’t
5. Could I stay here for a while? – Yes, you …………….. (Permission given)
a. could b. can’t c. will d. must

2. Write 10 requests you usually use in your home, your work or your educative institution.
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1. Select the correct preposition in each sentence.

● He doesn’t have many books to / for read.


● You need a lot of time to / for finishing this report.
● She always uses my money to / for buying make up.
● He never uses his computer to / for doing homework.
● My students use their smart phone to / for Listen to music.
● Stella sometimes use her reports to / for helping people.
● People usually use their free time to / for be with their families.
● Nowadays robots are used to / for replacing human beings.
● 9 I use English to / for translating medicine books.
● Technology is useful to / for improve your quality of life.

2 . In a short paragraph write about what the World Wide Web is used for.
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2. Think about the 10 objects you cannot live without and write down what you use them for. (Use infinitives
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ASSIGNMENT
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Take a look at the following applications, write down what are they use for. You can research through the web
their purposes.

CLASS 29: IMPERATIVES AND INFINITIVES FOR GIVING SUGGESTIONS


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1. Fill in the gaps using the following imperative expressions.

BESURE TO, MAKE SURE TO, REMEMBER TO, DON’T FORGET TO, TRY NOT TO, (repetition is allowed)

HOW TO SEND AN E-MAIL

First ………………………… have an active account. Second ……………………….. open your account. Third…………………..
select writing a message. After that …………………… choose the email that you want to send the message to. Then
…………………………..write the issue. It’s very important. Next …………………………..

The message. After that …………………………….to add a file from your documents if necessary. Finally
……………………………click on send. And that’s it. Your e-mail has been successfully sent.

2. Fill the gaps with the correct word to match the definition.

Technophile, keyboard, flash drive, playlist, file, highlight, editing, slideshow, mouse, hacker, drag and drop,
whiz, monitor, geek, browse

1. Peculiar person, especially one who is perceived to be overly intellectual, unfashionable, socially awkward.
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2. A person who is quite good at a particular activity, in a certain field, etc._______________________


3. To look through or glance at casually______________________
4. A presentation of digital images, sometimes with text, viewed in progression on a
screen_____________________
5. An electronic file containing a list of audio or video files that can be played back on a media player sequentially
or in random order__________________________

6. A technique used in word processing by which a section of text can be moved within a
document__________________________

7. A common method for manipulating files (and sometimes text) under a graphical interface or WIMP
environment. The user moves the pointer over an icon representing a file and presses a mouse button. He holds
the button down while moving the pointer (dragging the file) to another place______________

7. To collect, prepare, and arrange (materials) for publication__________________

8. A very small, portable, solid-state hard drive that can be inserted into an USB port for storage and retrieval of
data____________________________

9,.A person who evades security and breaks into a network, computer, file, etc., usually with malicious
intent_____________________

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11. A set of keys usually arranged in tiers, for operating a typewriter machine, computer terminal, or the
like_______________________________

12. A device or arrangement for observing, detecting, or recording the operation of a machine or system,
especially an automatic control system___________________________

13.A palm-sized, button-operated pointing device that can be used to move, select, activate, and change items on
a computer screen________________________________

14. A collection of related data or program records stored on some input /output or auxiliary storage
medium__________________________________

15 .A person who loves or is enthusiastic about advanced technology._________________________

CLASS 32: RELATIVE CLAUSES OF TIME

1. Using relative clauses of time define the following special days.


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Birthday.…………………………………………………………………..……………………………………………
Graduation…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Anniversary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
Funeral.…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
Marriage……………………………………………………………………………………………….……………….
Labor Day………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. Match the definition to the special day.

ASSIGNMENT

Using relative clauses of time and the information in the previous exercise, write the definition to the next
especial days.
a. Thanksgiving.
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b. Mother’s day.
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d. Independence day.
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e. Valentine’s day.
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f. Christmas’ Eve
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g. My birthday

CLASS 33: ADVERBIAL CLAUSES OF TIME

1. Please complete these sentences with the appropriate adverb of time. (When, After, Before)

1. He cleaned his teeth ___________________ he went to bed.


2. The ambulance arrived at the scene five minutes ____________________ the accident had happened.
3. _________________ I am older, I want to start my own business.
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4. I went straight to the hospital _________________ I heard about your accident.


5. They take short breaks every half an hour _________________ they are playing tennis.
6. Rebecca went to bed __________ she got home because she was so tired.
7. People should be very careful ________________ they cross busy roads.
8. Paul found somebody’s wallet on the ground _________________ he walked to the bus stop.

2. Write down examples of what happens before, after and when people in Colombia celebrate a baptism. Write
down 2 sentences for each adverb:
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ASSIGNMENT

Watch the following video and write down what happens before, after and when in this ceremony.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vjUBRRWavj0 or look for it on YouTube Traditional Indian Hindu Wedding
Video A Documentary Style Videography Photography NYC

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CLASS 37: TIME CONTRAST


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Read the text:

She (TO GET UP) up as soon as the alarm clock (TO RING) at 6:10 a.m. She (TO HAVE) breakfast after She (TO
BRUSH) her teeth. She (TO GET) dressed before She (TO LEAVE) home. She (TO WAIT) in the MTR station until the
train (TO ARRIVE). She (TO READ) a book when She (TO TRAVEL) on the train. She (TO GO) to the library when She
(TO ARRIVE) at school. At the end of the day she (TO COME) back home.

1. Rewrite the text in PRESENT SIMPLE using the verbs in parenthesis.


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2. Rewrite the text in PAST SIMPLE using the verbs in parenthesis.


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3. Rewrite the text in FUTURE SIMPLEWITH WILL using the verbs in parenthesis.
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4. Rewrite the text in FUTURE SIMPLE WITH TO BE GOING TO using the verbs in parenthesis.
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5. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb.

1. In twenty years' time I (be)_______________45 years old.


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2. I usually (get)____________up at 7 o'clock, but tomorrow I (get)__________ up at 9.


3. Christmas (be) _____________ on a Thursday next year.
4. Jack (like)____________ going dancing. Last week he (go)____________to a disco and (spend)______________
four hours there.
5. Andrew (fly)________________ to Europe next month. He (stay)______________ there three months. After
that, he (come) ____________ back to our country.
6. Charles (look)___________just like his father. When he was a child, he (have)_____________ brown hair too.
That means that when he is 59, he (be) ___________bald too!
7. Bye for now. I (see)_____________ you in two weeks' time.

ASSIGNMENT

1. Write a brief text about what communication WAS, IS and WILL BE like in Colombia?
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CLASS 38: CONDITIONAL SENTENCES WITH IF CLAUSES

1. Match IF clauses with the appropriate consequences.

a. If you ………………. (help)me with me with my homework, I ………………..… (finish) in time to go to the cinema.
b. If it doesn’t rain, the students……………………….. (practice) sport in the playground.
c. Jane ………………..….. (come) home early if she ………………..…….. (not/be) very busy at work
d. Our teacher ………………….…… (be) pleased if we ………….………(win) the match.
e. If Robert …………………… (play) football with us, we …………………….win

2. Look at the pictures and choose the correct option. What can we do to save our planet? (Use if clauses and
their consequences)

a. If we ……………(recycle) more, we……………….(help) our planet.


b. If people………………(share) their cars to go to work, we…………….. (not have) too
much car fume.
c. We……………… (save) thousands of trees if we ……………….(not waste) so much
paper.
d. If the government…………………..fine those who pollute the atmosphere, some
factories ……………………..(stop) throwing waste into the rivers.
e. If we only……………..( use) the water we need, we……………………contribute to our planet’s recovery.

ASSIGNMENT

1. Complete the sentence with the verbs in brackets.

a. _________we_________ dinner if we arrive so late? (have)


b. If you___________ the guitar, how will you practice? (sell)
c. Carlos will be will be unhappy if he __________any present (not get)
d. I can lend you some money if you ___________it back soon (give)
e. How _________you ____________me know if you don’t have my mobile phone number? (let)
f. if you ___________ a bath, you will smell funny. (not take)
g. we ___________to the park if the weather is nice tomorrow.
h. Sandra won’t travel to Canada if the government ______________ her VISA. (not approve)
i.. if we_____________ English, we ____________ different people around the world. (understand )
j. ________Mauricio_________ a new car if he doesn’t work? (buy)
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k. __________ you __________ good grades if you don’t study for the quiz? (obtain)

2. For this exercise you will need a computer and internet connection. Please go to this URL
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uTcsdFex5dU. And then, watch the video and based on the images you see
you must write down a sentences using the first conditional. Remember to provide ONE example for each image.
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CLASS 41: GERUNDS; SHORT RESPONSES

1. Circle the correct response in column B for the statements in column A

1. Fill out the gaps with too, so, nether or either

a. I like cooking./ ………………………………. do I.


b. I hate ironing. / Me,………………….…………
c. I don't work at the weekend. /…………….…………do I.
d. I don't have a dog. / Me,
e. He can't go to the cinema next weekend. / He can’t go……………….……….
f. She plays the piano. / ……………………..….does he.
g. She didn't pass the exam. / ……………..….………..He,
h. She doesn't speak Japanese. /……………………….. does he.
i. I didn't go to the party. / I didn't go…………………………...

ASSIGNMENT

1. Choose the correct response for the following statements:

I really miss Kate ………………….. do I.


a. Too b. so c. either d. neither
I was so tired after the game …………………….was I.
a. Too b. so c. either d. neither
I haven’t tried Chinese food before. I haven’t ………………………
a. Too b. so c. either d. neither
We reunite with my high school friend school friends once a year. We do…………………..
a. Too b. so c. either d. neither
I don’t want to lose my job ………………… do I.
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a. Too b. so c. either d. neither


I have never witnessed anything like this before…………………… has my sister.
a. Too b. so c. either d. neither
My cousin went to the movie theater yesterday …………………. did she.
a. Too b. so c. either d. neither
I got an A in English class. Me…………………..
a. Too b. so c. either d. neither
I am not going to work tomorrow. ………………………. Am I.
a. Too b. so c. either d. neither

2. Complete the following sentences with information about yourself and your best friend by using gerund and
provide a reason

For example: I hate working on Sundays because I prefer to stay at home.

I
I love………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I hate………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I dislike…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
I like………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
I can’t stand……………………………………………………………………………………………………….
I enjoy………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
I don’t mind……………………………………………………………………………………………………......

He/she
……love…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…….hate………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
……dislike…………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…. like……………………………………………………………………………………………………………..
…….can’t stand…………………………………………………………………………………………………..
……enjoy………………………………………………………………………………………………………….
….. (not)mind…………………………………………………………………………………………………….

CLASS 42: CLAUSES WITH BECAUSE


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1. Complete the sentences with correct information.

1. Write the opposites of the following adjectives

Patient …………………………… Punctual ……………………………….


Generous ……………………….. Hardworking………………………….
Moody……………………………. Serious…………………………………..
Responsible……………………. Irresponsible………………………….
Strict……………………………… Reliable………………………………….
Honest…………………………… Friendly………………………………..
Stressful……………………….. Smart………………………………….

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1. Choose the most appropriate ending for the following sentences.

2. Answer the following questions.

Why would you make a good doctor or why not.....................................................................................


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Why could you work as an engineer or why not?.....................................................................................
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CLASS 46: PASSIVE WITH BY (SIMPLE PAST)

1. Rewrite the sentences in passive voice.

● She sang the songs


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● Somebody hit me.
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● We stopped the bus.
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● A thief stole my car.
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● She didn't win the prize.
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● Shakespeare wrote hamlet.
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● Columbus discovered America in 1942.
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● Ana painted the Wilson’s houses.
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● The American team won the cup.
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● Philip took a picture of the sea.
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● My mother saw mike.
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● Freddy mercury sang “We will rock you”.
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● My parents read “Davinci code”.
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● My brother found a purse.
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● A dog bit my sisters.
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● Alan broke the vases.
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● Mary and Alice broke a cake.
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● My uncle drew a beautiful landscape.
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● My father ate a big pizza.
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● The children heard a noise yesterday.
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ASSIGNMENT

1. Write the following active voice sentences into passive voice sentences.

She bought four apples……………………………………………….……………………………………….


We won the match…………………………………………………………..………………………………….
The man stole the blue car……………………………………………………………………………………..
The police arrested the thieves. ………………………………………………….…………………………..
Jack swam the 200 meters………………………………………………………..…………………………..
The dog bit the old lady………………………………………………………………..………………………
Tom and Max ate five hamburgers…………………………………………………….…………………….
Oliver taught the children…………………………………………………………………..…………………
Victoria rode the brown horse…………………………………………………………………………………
Grandmother told good stories…………………………………………..……………………..

2. Go to the following link https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kLtnBU2b9p4 or type RATATOUILLE - Passive Voice


on YouTube . Watch the video and based on what you see complete the following by using passive voice.
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CLASS 47: PASSIVE WITHOUT BY (SIMPLE PRESENT)

1. Complete the sentences using passive voice.

a. Many indigenous languages……………….…………………………. (speak) in Colombia.


b. In some Japanese factories cars ………………….……………………(produce)
c. In my uncle’s house jackets and pants ………………….…………………..(make)
d. Potato and corn…………………………….……..( grow) in really cold areas of South America.
e. Cattle and sheep …………………………….…….(raise) in most countries of Europe
f. Guinea pig …………………………………..……(eat) in Nariño as a typical dish.
g. Some important rivers………………….…………………….(contaminate) these days.
h. Ice cream ………………………….………( sell) in one of my mother’s houses.
i. Nowadays English …………………….…………… (teach) in most of the schools.
j. Internet ……………………..…….… (use) all over the world as a working tool.
k. Michael Jackson is………………….…………….(know) for his amazing videos.
l. Apartments………………………….…….(build) more than house in many cities.

2. Organize the words in passive voice

a. Spanish / official / Colombia / is / language / the / spoken /in


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b. English / Smart / and / are / French / taught /in.
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c. Tailor / known / very / Swift / USA / is / well / in.
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d. is / countries / grown / in / Asian / Rice.
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e. are / Electric / Latin-American / cars / in / some / sold / cities.
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ASSIGNMENT

1. Rewrite the sentences in passive voice with out by

For example: My sister prepares the meal. The meal is prepared by my sister.

a. He opens the door..…………………………………………………………………………………………….

b. We set the table………………………………………………….………………………………………………

c. She pays a lot of money. ………………………………………………….……………………………………..


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d. I draw a picture..……………………………………………………………….………………………………….

e. They wear blue shoes. ………………………………………………………….…………………………………

f. They don't help you. ….……………………………………………………………………………………………

g. He doesn't open the book…………………………………………………………………………………………

h. You do not write the letter. ……………………………………………………..…………………………………

i. Your mother picks you up. ……………………………………………………….……………………………….

j. The police officer catches the thief. …………………………………………………….………………………..

2. Complete the following passage about Colombia by using passive voice and verbs that you think are suitable to the
context.

Colombia _______________at the north west of South America. Spanish ______________by most of its
inhabitants. Football ____________________as the national sport. Colombia is rich in natural resources, and its
main exports include mineral fuels, oils, and distillation products. Coffee, cotton, sugar, among others
_______________________to other countries. Colombia -___________________________as an important global
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CLASS 50: PAST CONTINUOS VS PAST SIMPLE

1. Put the verbs into the correct tense (simple past or past progressive).

1. When I (do)…………………………. the washing-up, I (break)……………………..………a plate.

2. While Tom (play)……………………….…. the piano, his mother (do)……………..………. the washing-up.

3. He (drink)…………………..…. some juice while she (eat)……………………………... a few chips.

4. I (have)………………………….. dinner when I suddenly (hear)………………………… a loud bang.

5. As my father (work)…………..………..…… in the garden, an old friend (pass)……………………….. by to see him.

6. She (go)……………………….. to school, When she (fond)………………………… some money

7. it (start)……………………. to rain while our dog (running)………………………… in the park

8. While Jane (do)…………………….…. a language course in Ireland, when she(visit) …………………….Blarney Castle.

9. When I (go)………………….…….. on my way home, I (see)……………………….….. an accident.

10. I (not / understand)…………………….…….. what they (talk)………………….………….. about.

2. Fill the sentences the correct form of the verbs.

1) Mr. Stevenson …………………. (drive) his car while he was listening to some music

2) Robert……………….. (type) the letter last week because his computer was broken

3) Louis fell asleep while he…………………….. (study)

4) Lydia was drinking a glass of coke when Peter…………………… (come) in

5) While Michael was jogging , the dog…………………… (chase) him

6) Mrs. Parker……………………. (make) some muffins 2 days ago

7) Sam and Pam……………………… (ride) their bikes when they were small

8) Joe……………………… (run) as he was phoning his wife.


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ASSIGNMENT

Complete the sentences using present continuous or past simple with information about yourself.

a. While I was studying English one day

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b. I was watching TV when

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c. I was going by Transmilenio when

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d. I finished my homework while

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e. I went on vacation while my best friend

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1. Based on the images write down a story by using the following adverbs: miraculously, suddenly,
unfortunately, immediately.

CLASS 51: PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

1. Put the verbs into the correct form (present perfect progressive).

● He (work)……………………………………………………………. in this company since 1985.


● I (wait)…...for you since two o'clock.
● Mary (live)……………………………………….………………… in Germany since 1992.
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● Why is he so tired? He (play)……………………………….………. tennis for five hours.


● How long (learn / you)………………………………………..……………….. English?
● We (look for)……………………………….…. the motorway for more than an hour.
● I (live)………………………………………..……….. without electricity for two weeks.
● The film (run / not)……………………………………….. for ten minutes yet, but there's a commercial break
already.
● How long (work / she)…………………………………………………………….. in the garden?
● She (not / be)……………………………………………………. in the garden for more than an hour.

2. Use the words below to form present perfect continuous tense sentences. Don't forget to put a full-stop at
the end of each sentence.
Examples:

You / run / in the park.

You've been running in the park.

● She / sit / on the chair


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● I / look / at the lovely scenery
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● We / talk / about the new teacher
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● It / rain / all day
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● He / learn / English for two years
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● I / work / at the bank
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● They / feel / sick since Tuesday
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● He / smoke / in my house
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● We / go to that new shop
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● George and Harry / watch / football
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ASSIGNMENT

Complete the sentences using present perfect continuous

● Max…………………………………………………this comic book. (not/to read)


● How long…………………………………………………..French? (they/to learn)
● I……………………………………………….. for two months now. (not/to drive)
● ………………………………………………….the whole morning? (she/to walk)
● Who………………………………………………………….in the garden? (to dig)
● It…………………………………………………… much in this area. (not/to rain)
● How long……………………………………………… this earring? (you/to wear)
● Marie…………………………………………………….in her diary. (not/to write)
● ……………………………......................figures the whole lesson? (he/to draw)
● What……………………………………………………………………? (we/to do)

CLASS 55: PARTICIPLES AS ADJECTIVES

1. Write the past participle (-ed) and present participle (-ing) as the example:
Alarm alarmed alarming
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2. Fill out the gaps with the correct participle

1) My nephew was……………….. (amused / amusing) by the clown.

2) It's so……………………. (frustrated / frustrating) ! No matter how much I study I can't seem to remember this

vocabulary.

3) This lesson is so……………….……… (bored / boring).

4) I'm feeling…………………..…… (depressed / depressing) , so I'm going to go home, eat some chocolate, and go to

bed early with a good book.

5) I thought her idea was absolutely…………………………. (fascinated / fascinating).

6) This math problem is so……………………….. (confused / confusing) ! Can you help me?

7) The teacher was really…………………….….. (amused / amusing) , so the lesson passed quickly.

8) The journey was…………………………. (exhausted / exhausting) ! Twelve hours by bus!

9) The plane began to move in a rather………………………. (alarmed / alarming)way.

10) He was……………………… (frightened / frightening) when he saw the spider.

11) I was really……………….……… (embarrassed / embarrassing) when I fell over in the street.

12) That film was so……………..………. (depressed / depressing) ! There was no happy ending for any of the

characters.

13) I'm sorry, I can't come tonight. I'm completely……………………….. (exhausted / exhausting)
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14) We are going in a helicopter? How……………………….. (excited / exciting)

15) Don't show my baby photos to people, Mum! It's so…………….………… (embarrassed / embarrassing).

16) It's okay, it's only me. Don't be…………………..……. (alarmed / alarming) ..

17) My sister is so……………………….…. (excited / exciting) because she is going on holiday tomorrow.

18) I hate long flights. I'm always really………………..……….. (bored / boring).

19) She looked very………………………… (confused / confusing) when I told her we had to change the plan.

20) John was…………………….. (fascinated / fascinating) by Mandarin when he first started learning languages. He

decided to study more and now he can speak it fluently.

ASSIGNMENT.

1. Fill out the gaps with the correct participle.

1) I am so…………………..… (relaxed / relaxing) that I don't want to move.

2) Sometimes I get really………………………. (frustrated / frustrating) when I can't express myself well in English.

3) We were stopped by a man with a knife who took our money. It was…………………… (terrified / terrifying)

4) The programme was really…………………….. (interested / interesting).

5) If I feel stressed, I find taking a bath is often………….………… (relaxed / relaxing).

2. Watch the video The Carbonaro Effect - Quick-Hatching Chickens Revealed o got to the link
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGJdgXF6ksc. Based on what you saw, write down what Michael Carbonaro
did, describe the situation and describe the woman’s reactions. Remember to use participles as adjective from
exercise 1.
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CLASS 56: RELATIVE PRONOUS FOR PEOPLE AND THINGS

1. Complete the following sentences by using WHO, THAT OR WHICH.

a. An airplane is a machine………………………………. flies.

b. The people …………………………….. work in the house are very friendly.

c. A salesman is a man ……………..…………… works in a shop.

d. They live in the house ……………………….. windows are broken.


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e. My wife's mother is a person ……………speaks too much.

f. I don't like the town ……………………..…… you work.

g. He is the only American ………………….……… has swum.

h. Robinson Diaz is a Colombian actor……….has played varied rols.

i. The girl ……………………..….. lives next door is very boring.

j. This is the lady ……………..…………speaks several languages.

1. Add the phrase in brackets to the sentence using 'that' or 'who' and a relative clause:

For example:
I read a new book (the book was written by Mario Mendoza)
I read a new book which was written by Mario Mendoza.

1) She worked for a man (the man used to be an athlete).


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2) They called a lawyer (the lawyer lived nearby).
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3) I sent an email to my brother (my brother lives in Australia)
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4) The customer liked the waitress (the waitress was very friendly).
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5) We broke the computer (the computer belonged to my father)
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6) I dropped a glass (the glass was new).
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7) She loves books (the books have happy endings).
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8) They live in a city (the city is in the north of England).
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9) The man is in the garden (the man is wearing a blue jumper).
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10) The girl works in a bank (the girl is from India).
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ASSIGNMENT
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1. Write who, which, that or in each gap to make one sentence from the two sentences given.

1. He is the one. The award should be given to him.

He is the one…………………….….the award should be given to.

2. This is Mary. She is taking over my job when I leave.

This is Mary…….. is taking over my job when I leave.

3. It’s the invoice. You sent it to us last week.

It's the invoice……………….……… you sent us last week.

4. The photocopier has a two-year guarantee. It cost $2000.

The photocopier, …………….……….. has a two-year guarantee, cost $2000.

5. The people were stopped at the border. They were all from Eastern Europe.

The people……………………….were stopped at the border were all from Eastern Europe.

6. They expect his decision soon. This decision should help us solve the problem.

They expect his decision soon …… should help us solve the problem.

7. The President of the company is visiting us next week. I really admire him.

The President of the company…….. I really admire, is visiting us next week.


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2. Write a sentence by using the word in column A and an adjective from column B to create sentences by using

relative pronouns. Follow the example.


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CLASS 59: MODALS AND ADVERBS

1. Rewrite the following sentences using the modal verbs in parenthesis.

a. Maybe it means it is going to rain.(may)


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b. Perhaps it means she doesn’t have money. (might)
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c. It possibly means he didn’t understand. (could)
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d. It probably means they don’t have the information. (could)
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e. It definitely means she doesn’t want to go. (must)
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2. Rewrite the following sentence using the (adverb in parenthesis).

a. It might mean the children didn’t do it.(maybe)


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b. It may mean the student wasn’t in class. (perhaps)
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c It could mean Mary was a little nervous. (possibly)
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d. it could mean they went to the conference.(probably)
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e. I must mean he isn’t going to the party. (definitely)
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ASSIGNMENT

1. Rewrite the sentences using either the modal verb or the adverb.

It maybe means you can camp here.


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I must mean you can recycle this item.
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It possibly means you have to wear a hard hat.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………
I definitely means you can’t drink water here.
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I could mean you aren’t allowed to take pictures in here
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2. Write down what the following symbols mean to you, create one sentence by using the modal and one using the
adverb.
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CLASS 60: PERMISSION, OBLIGATION, AND PROHIBITION

1. Choose the correct option to the context.

● At my school, students _____________________________ uniforms. We can wear whatever we want.


a. didn't have to wear b.aren’t allowed c. don't have to wear d. didn't have got to wear

● At smart, Students_________________________________to finish the workbook to present quizzes.


a. have to b. can’t c. aren’t allowed. d. Has got to.

● You ___________________________ cigarettes in British Columbia unless you are 19 years of age.
That is the law.
a. don't have to buy b. aren’t allowed to buy c. can buy d. Have got to

● I'm really out of shape. I ____________________________ going to the gym regularly.


a. has to start b. Have to start d. must to start d. Allowed to

● The sign says "No parking". That means you ______________________________________________


a. can leave your car here. b. have to leave your car here. c. aren’t allowed to

● At some companies you………………………….be on time in the morning. It is the regulation.


a. don't not have to be b. don't got to be c. have to d. don't has to be
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● In my house I am ………………………………..to arrive late. My parents are very strict.


a. haven’t b. cant’ c. not allowed d. got to

● When you meet someone for the first time in Canada, you
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a. haven’t to introduce yourself b. must to introduce yourself. d. can’t to introduce yourself d. have to
introduce yourself.

● Anytime you go to a hospital you …………………….. speak aloud


a. can to b. cannot c. Have got to d. are allowed

● I some schools students …………………..to use piercing.


a.has got to b. don’t has c. are allowed d. can

2. Write sentences expressing what each sing means if you find them on a construction.
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ASSIGNMENT.

Write a paragraph about some 3 permissions, 3 obligations and 3 prohibition you might have at home, at work,
at school or at university. Create and draw what could be the possible sign.

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CLASS 64: UNREAL CONDITIONAL SENTENCES WITH IF CLAUSES

1. COMPLETE THE SENTENCES.

● If I………………………………. (be) you, I…………………………….. (get) a new job


● If he……………………….….. (be) younger, he…………………………….. (travel) more.
● If we…………………..……. (not/be) friends, I…………………………….. (be) angry with you.
● If I………………………….... (have) enough money, I………………………..……. (buy) a big house.
● If she…………………………… (not/be) always so late, she………………..… (be)promoted.
● If we…………………….... (win) the lottery, we……………….………. (travel) the world
● If you……………………… (have) a better job, we……………………..…. (be) able to buy a new car.
● If I……………………….….. (speak) perfect English, I……………………….…. (have) a good job.
● If we………………………….. (live) in Mexico, I……………….………. (speak) Spanish.
● If she……………………. (pass) the exam, she…………………… (be) able to enter university.
● She…………………..… (be) happier if she………………..….. (have) more friends.
● We…………………… (buy) a house if we…………………… (decide) to stay here.
● They……………….…. (have) more money if they…………..…….. (not/buy) so many clothes..
● We…………….….. (come) to dinner if we……………….…… (have) time.
● She………………..…… (call) him if she…………………….. (have) his number
● They…………..………. (go) to Spain on holiday if they……………………… (like)hot weather.
● She…………………..…… (pass) the exam if she………………..…. (study) more.
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● I…………………….….. (marry) someone famous if I ……………….(be) a movie


● We……………………… (not/be) late again if we………………………. (buy) a new car.
● You ……………………….(lose) weight if you………………………… (eat) less.

2. Choose the correct option to the sentences


1. If I had an umbrella…
a. I wouldn’t get wet b. I would get wet.
2. If Jane earned enough money…
a. She’d buy a new flat b. she couldn’t buy a new flat.
3. If the weather was better…
a. She would go to the mountain b. she wouldn’t go to the mountain.
4. The teacher would explain the lesson again…
a. If he students understood it b if the student didn’t understand it
5. If I were you…
a. I wouldn’t smoke so much b. I wouldn’t give up smoking.
ASSIGNMENT.
Answer the following question:
WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE A MILLIONAIRE?
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE COLOMBIA’S PRESIDENT?
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO IF YOU WERE THE LAST PERSON ON EARHT?


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CLASS 65: PAST MODALS

1. Complete the conversations by using the words in parenthesis, remember to use would have + past participle
or should have +past participle.

1. A. Yesterday I failed a quiz. What should I have………………………(do)?


B: You………………………………..……………….(study) more. You…………………………....…………………….……..(talk) to the teacher
to get some advice.

2. A: This morning I was very late for work. What would you have …………(do)?
B: I…………………………………………………..(wake up) earlier. I …………………………….. (take) a taxi to get faster to work.

3. A: Last weekend I was invited to have dinner and I didn’t go. They are mad at me now. What ……………………….. I
have ………………….. (do)?
B: You………………………………………………………………(call) and …………………………………. (apologize).

4. A: last night I forgot my documents in a Taxi. What ……………………..you have………………… (do)?


B: I…………………………………………………… (go) to a police station.

5.A. This morning I woke up late because the alarm didn’t go off. My boss is really upset with me. What should
……………………. (say)?
B. You…………………………… (tell) him/her the truth and You…………………………..(make) sure to set up the alarm before
go to bed.

2. Answer the following questions about yourself.

a. What would you have done if you had won the lottery the last year?
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I…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………….
b. What would you have done if your best friend had asked you to marry him/her?
I…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
c. What would you have done if you realized you were adopted?
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d. What would you have done if you were invited to participate in a reality show?
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e. What would you have done if your best friend were kidnapped?
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f. What would you have done if a stranger asked you to hug her/him?
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3. Read the situation and answer the question.

Dilemma: The last weekend I was invited to go to two parties. I had one party at my sister’s house and the other
one at my brother’s house right at the same time. My brother and sister don’t talk because they have some
conflicts. What do you think I should have done? !Give me some advice¡
Well. I think
you……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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ASSIGNMENT

1. Give an appropriate answer to the following dilemmas.


A. Last month I crashed my father car but I told him that it was stolen. What should I have done?

You
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B. Two years ago I had the chance to study a new language in another country. I didn’t go because of my girlfriend.
She asked me to stay.
What would you have done in my position?
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I
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2. For this point you need to watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7D88xKHqHBE, or just look for
it on YouTube: Handicap Fraud | What Would You Do? | WWYD.

a. Based on what you saw describe what happens in the video (speaking)
b. Write down 2 things Traci should have done and 2 Traci shouldn’t have done.
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c. Write down 4 thingS you would have done if you were the cashier at that supermarket.
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REPORTED SPEECH REQUESTS

1. Make reported requests or orders. Start each sentence with 'she asked me', 'she told me' OR ‘she said’ It's the
same day, so you don't need to change the time expressions. AS IN THE EXAMPLE.
EXAMPLE: “Open the door please. Please”
She said to open the door please.
1) "Please help me carry this"
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2) "Please come early"
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3) "Please buy some milk"
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4) "Can you please open the window?"
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5) "Can you bring the book tonight?"
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6) "Can you help me with my homework, please?"
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7) "Do your homework!"
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8) "Don't smoke!"
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9) "Don't be late!"
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10) "Go to bed!"
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2. Complete the sentences in reported speech. Note the change of pronouns in some sentences.

1. "Stop talking, Joe," the teacher said.


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→ The teacher told Joe………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..


2. "Be patient," she said to him.
→ She told him……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
3. "Go to your room," her father said to her.
→ Her father told her…………………………………………………………………………………………….………………………………….
4. "Hurry up," she said to us.
→ She told us……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
5. "Give me the key," he told her.
→ He said to her……………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………….
6. "Play it again, Sam," she said.
→ She told Sam…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..…………………………….
7. "Sit down, Caron" he said.
→ He told Caron………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
8. "Fill in the form, Sir," the receptionist said.
→ The receptionist told the guest………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………
9. "Take off your shoes," she told us.
→ She told us…………………………………………………………………………………………………………..……………………………….
REPORTED SPEECH
1. Charlie is talking to Martha. Report what Charlie says in reported speech. Use 'he said' OR ‘he told ’ at the
beginning of each answer. It's the same day, so you don't need to change the time expressions.

1) "Natalia Lives in a house big"


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2) "My family hates the rock music
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3) "I watched Bailando con las estrellas last night”
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4) "I have never been in Melgar before"
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5) "I didn't cook for my sister
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6) "Lucy will come later"
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7) "He hasn't eaten pane cook at Crepes & Waffles"
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8) "I can help your sister tomorrow after the show"
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9) "You may go to bed early"
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10) "I’m not in the mood for chocolate"
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11) "I won't work tomorrow so we can travel with your family"
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12 “you mother needs to go to the doctor”


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13) “Sandra went to the movies with my brother, they had a good time”
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14) “You can’t leave early today. We have too much work to do”
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15) “Where can I get a ticket for next cold play concert?”
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16) “Does she speak English?”
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17) “Would you like to eat pizza with me tonight?”
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18)"I slept at the new hotel"
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2. Complete the following chart with the time tense from Direct speech to indirect speech (reported speech) and
write down an example of each grammatical tense in direct speech.

ASSIGNMENT

1. Read the following conversation and reported the complete conversation by using said to or told.

Michael: So, do you live in a house or an apartment?


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Lori: I live in an apartment.

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M: Okay but, but I thought you said that you were a musician? How do you get around playing your music when
you live in an apartment?

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L: Well, well, I’m lucky because, umm, with the equipment I use – I can use headphones to practice so I don’t need
to make a lot of noise and, and bother the neighbors.
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M: Okay, that’s good because that’s, that’s yeah, that, I would think that would be a problem for somebody playing
music.

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L: Oh man, tell me about it! I have this neighbor — I’m not sure which one it is, if he’s the one directly above me or
if he’s on one of the adjoining apartments, but every weekend – Friday, five, six p.m. he’s getting ready to party.
And the way he gets ready to party — You know that song “Relax” by…who who’s that, what, “Relax”?

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M: Frankie Goes To Hollywood? That one?

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L: Oh my God, yeah yeah yeah… yeah

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M: From the 80s?

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L: Yeah [sings] “Relax, don’t do it…” You know that song?

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M: I’m afraid I do.

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L: He blasts that song so loud. Like, over and over and over again. Every weekend. And it drives me crazy. And…

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M: I, I guess that’s his “getting-ready-to-go-out” music.

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L: It must be. But it’s SO annoying. I mean, ANY song but “Relax”!

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2. Watch the following video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eEODi5UG6i8 or look it up on YouTube as


reported speech game.
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