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Unit 1. Part 1

WH-Questions and Statements with be.

What’s your name? My name is Chunk. Contractions
Where are you from? I’m from Taiwan. I am = I’m
Who is that? His name is Tom. You are = You’re
What’s her name? Her name is Amy. He is = He’s
Where’s she from? She’s from Korea. She is = She’s
Where are you from? We´re from the U.S.A It is = It’s
Who are they? They’re Amy’s parents. We are = We’re
What are their names? Their names are Mr. And Mrs. Kim. They are = They’re
Where are they from? They’re from Korea. What is = What’s

Subject Pronouns Possessive Adj.

I My
You Your
He His
She Her
It Its
We Our
They Their

EXERCISE I. Choose the correct word in parentheses to complete the sentences. (*)

David : Hello, Jeniffer. How …are… you? (is / are)

Jeniffer : ………….fine, thanks. (She’s / I’m)
…………..sorry, what’s your name again? (I’m / It’s )
David :………….David. David Medina. (He’s / It’s )
Jeniffer : That’s right! David, this …….....Sarah Corner. ( Is / am)
……..….in our math class. (She’s / He’s)
David : Hi, Sarah ……………….nice to meet you. (I’m / It’s)
Sarah : Hi, David. I think ………….in my English class, too. (You’re/ I’m)
David : Oh, right! Yes, I ……………. (are / am)

EXERCISE II. Complete these conversations with a personal pronoun , a possessive

adjective, a question word or the verb to be as corresponds. (*)
A.
Yoko : Rick, who are the two women over there?
Rick : Oh, ……………….names are Lisa and Kate.
Rick : Hi, Kate. This……………..Yoko. …………….from Japan.
Yoko : Hello. Nice to meet you.
Kate : Good to meet you, Yoko.
Lisa : And……………name …………..Lisa.
Yoko : Hi, Lisa.
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Rick : Lisa and Kate……………..from Canada.

Yoko : Oh! Where ……………. you from in Canada?
Kate : ………………..from Toronto.

EXERCISE III. Match column A and Column B, by writing the number in the
answer.

1. What’s your name? a)………..I’m from Temuco.

2. Are you married? b)………..It’s David.
3. How are you? c)………..Yes, I am.
4. How old are you? d)………..I’m single.
5. Are you a student? e)………..I’m twenty years old.
6. Where are you from? f)………..I’m fine.

EXERCISE IV. Read the Answers and then write the questions. (**)

Questions Answers
(name?) ………………………………………………………..…..? Paul
(married or single?)………………………………………………..? I’m married.
(American?)………………………………………………………...? No, I’m Australian.
(How old?)………………………………………………………….? I’m thirty.
(A teacher?)………………………………………………………..? No, I’m a lawyer.
(wife a lawyer?)……………………………………………………? No, she’s an engineer.
(from?)……………………………………………………………..? She’s Italian.
(her name?)…………………………………………………………? Anna.
(How old?)………………………………………………………….? She is twenty-seven.

(*) Taken from New Interchange, Cambridge University Press, 1997.

(**) Taken from Grammar World, Derek Sellen, Black Cat Publishing, Canterbury, 2000.

Unit 1. Part 2

PERSONAL INFORMATION
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EXERCISE I. Choose the best alternative to answer the questions.

1. How’s Kate?
a) She’s my sister b) She’s fine c) She’s fifteen years old.

2. How old are you?

a) I’m fine b) I’m twenty c) I’m a student

3. Where are you from?

a) school b) Temuco c) home

4. Are you married?

a) I’m single b) I’m a student c) I’m tired

5. What do you do?

a) I do an exercise b) I’m on vacation c) I’m a teacher

6. Who’s Kevin?
a) He’s sick b) He’s my brother c) He’s ten

EXERCISE II. Read the text and answer the questions using short answer (Yes, I am,
No, I am not)

My name is Julia. I am from Brazil. I am seventeen years old and I am a student.

My father is a farmer and my mother is a housewife. We are a very happy family. My three
sisters are nurses and my five brothers are soldiers.

Questions to Julia
Example: Are you Italian? No, I am not.

1. Are you Brazilian? ……………………………

2. Is your father a doctor? ……………………………
3. Is your mother a housewife? ……………………………
4. Are your brothers soldiers? ……………………………
5. Are you over eighteen? ……………………………
6. Are you a student? ……………………………
7. Are your sisters nurses? ……………………………
EXERCISE III. Fill in the blanks with my, your, his, her, its, our, their. (*)
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1. John is Silvia’s father. She is …………...daughter. 2. Mary is John and Joe’s mother.
She is …………….mother. 3. Tina is Bob’s sister. She is ………….sister. 4. Pete is
Angela’s son. He is ……………..son. 5. Stella and Maria are Andrew’s cousins. They
are ……………cousins. 6. These dogs belong to Dave. They are ……………dogs.
7. This car belongs to my parents. It is ……………car. 8. The cat eats from this dish. It
is ……………dish. 9. Anna and Emma are Tom’s sisters. They are ………………sisters.
10. John and Joe are Mary’s sons. They are …………….sons.

Genitive Case: Indicates possession.

The car belongs to Mary. Mary’s car.

The mom of Robert. Robert’s mom.

EXERCISE IV. Look at the family tree and answer the questions.

Rose Steve

Mike Kevin Emily Joshua

Jill

Example: Who are Emily’s brothers? Mike and Kevin are her brothers.

1. Who is Kevin’s mom? .........……………….…… is …………………… mom.

2. Who is Steve’s wife? …………………………… is …………………… wife.
3. Who are Jill’s parents? …………………………… are ………………….. parents.
4. Who are Jill’s uncles? …………………………… are …………………... uncles.
5. Who is Kevin’s brother? …………………………… is ……………………brother.
6. Who is Mike’s niece? …………………………… is …………………… niece.

Unit 2. Part 1
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SIMPLE PRESENT 1
GENERAL TRUTHS, HABITS AND ROUTINES

I, YOU,WE,THEY HE,SHE,IT
work works
teach teaches
have has

o Verbs ending in –o, -ch, -sh, -ss, -x, -zz + “es”. He, she, it goes, does, watches,
washes, kisses, fixes, buzzes.
o Consonant + -y + “es” becomes “ies” : study – studies. Carry – carries.
o NOTE: Vowel + -y + -s is REGULAR. She plays. He says. Mike stays.

EXERCISE I. Complete the following sentences using the correct personal pronoun +
the Simple Present Form of these verbs.(*)

design – drive - fly – paint – play – repair - serve – sing

study – take – teach – write

1.- Bob is a teacher. He teaches math.

2.- Sue is a singer. ………………….pop songs.
3.- Bill is a footballer. …………………….football.
4.- Anne and Tracy are shop assistants. ……………………… customers.
5.- Mike is a pilot. ……………………….. airplanes.
6.- Tina and Simon are taxi-drivers. …………………………….taxis.
7.- Robert is a student. ……………………………….law.
8.- Stella is a painter. ……………………………….pictures.
9.- Maria is a mechanic. ……………………………..cars.
10.Colin is an architect. …………………………….houses.
11.Graham is a photographer. ………………………….photographs.
12.Jill and Nick are journalists. ………………………….news reports.

EXPRESSIONS OF TIME.
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I get up at 7:00 in the morning on weekends

I go to bed around ten in the evening on weeknights
I leave work early in the afternoon on weekdays
I get home late at night on Fridays
I stay up until midnight on Saturdays
I wake up before/after noon on Sundays

EXERCISE II. Complete these sentences with the time expressions from the box
above. (**)

1.- I get up ………… six …………… the morning …………… weekends.

2.- I go to bed ………………… midnight ……………….weeknights.
3.- I start work ……………….. 11:30…………….. night.
4.- I arrive at work ………….. ……………..Mondays, ………….. 7:00 a.m.
5.- I have lunch …………….. three………….. the afternoon ………….weekends.
6.- I stay up ………….. …………… weekends.
7.- I have a little snack ……………. 9:00 ………….. the evening.
8.- I sleep ……………….. noon ……………….Sundays.

EXERCISE III. Complete Maria’s daily routine with the verbs from the box.

get – start – brush – go – play – do – have – take – finish – surf – have

– take – finish – surf – go – take – listen – go – have – watch – get - play

Maria’s week. (daily routine)

“On weekdays, I …………….. up at half past seven. I ……………… a shower,

……………. my hair and ……………….. dressed. I ………………… to school by car.
School ………………….. at a quarter past eight and it …………………….. at half past
two. I ………………lunch at three o’clock.”

“In the afternoon, I ………………… to the gym, I also ………………… computer games,
………………. TV and ……………….. the net. On Saturdays and Sundays I …………..
basketball.”

Report: Maria’s mother says:

“Every day, she ………………… her homework. At nine o’clock, she ………………… a
shower and ……………………. dinner. Then, she ……………………. to her bedroom to
…………………… to music.

(*) Taken from Grammar World, Derek Sellen, Black Cat Publishing, Canterbury, 2000.
(**) Taken from New Interchange, Book 1, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
Unit 2. Part 2
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PRESENT SIMPLE INTERROGATIVE / NEGATIVE FORM

I
DO YOU Study?
WE
THEY
HE
DOES SHE Study?
IT

NOTE: Does he study? NOT Does he studies?

WH - QUESTIONS:
What? When? Where? How many? How often? Why? How? What time?

 What do you study? I study Engineering, Social work, Design, etc.

EXERCISE I Write the questions for the answers. The question must be related to
the underlined word.

1………………………………………………….? She lives in Lautaro.

2………………………………………………….? Yes, she does. She always does her
homework.
3…………………………………………………..? I get up at 7:00 o’clock every
morning
4…………………………………………………..? My parents live in Santiago.
5…………………………………………………...? People call me Bob.
6. ………………………………………………….? No, I don’t. I study Chemistry.
7. ………………………………………...………..? I am a teacher.

EXERICSE II. Correct the mistakes. Add words if necessary.

Example: What does Mary studies? ….study...

1) Where does you study? …………………………………………….

2) What you do? ………………………………………………………
3) My friend Marcos live in Padre Las Casas……………………………
4) I takes the bus 7 Variante every day…………………………………
5) How often do you watches TV? …………………………………….
6) How many hours does you study per day? …………………………
7) Do you gets up at 7:00 every morning? ……………………………
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8) Does Mario has breakfast every morning?..........................................

9) Yes, he plaies football very well. …………………………………..
10) She washs her hair every other day. ………………………………

EXERCISE III. Choose the correct alternative.

1) Maggie …………………early every day to go to work.
a) get up b) gets up c) does get up

2) What ………………you………….? I am a student.

a) do …do b) does… do c) do…. does

3) Do you have lunch at home everyday? No, I ……………….

a) doesn’t b) don’t c) am not

4) My parents usually ………………….. on Saturday night.

a) do go b) goes out c) go out

5) How many classes ………….you…………….this semester?

a) does…have b) do…have c) am go

6) What does she do? She ……………………..at the university.

a) studies b) studys c) study

EXERCISE IV. Put the verb in the correct form, affirmative or negative.
1) Diane ……………………….her hair every other day. (wash)
2) I ……………………………..my job. It’s very boring. (like)
3) Margaret …………………………..four languages – English, French, German and
Spanish. (speak)
4) ‘Where’s Martin?’ ‘ I’m sorry. I …………………………… .’ (know)
5) John is a very quiet boy. He …………………………….very much. (talk)
6) James …………………………….a lot of tea. It’s his favorite drink. (drink)
7) It’s not true! I ………………………….it! (believe)
8) Kevin is a vegetarian. He …………………………….meat. (eat)
Unit 3. Part 1
DESCRIPTIONS

EXERCISE I. Add more vocabulary to these categories.

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CLOTHES ACCESSORIES MATERIALS

jeans – boots – ring – earrings- Cotton – gold –
skirt- shorts- tie – necklace – bracelet leather – silk –
T-shirt – boots, - watch polyester- rubber –
dress silver - plastic

HERE THERE
This is That is
These are Those are

EXERCISE II. Fill in the blanks with the appropriate demonstrative pronoun
(this, that, these, those) as corresponds.

ONE – ONES (To replace a noun)

o I like the red dress but I don’t like the blue one.

o The shop has white and blue shirts.

I don’t like the white ones but I like the blue ones.

EXERCISE III. Complete the exercises. The tick (√) means you like the item
and the (x) means you don’t like the item. Use One or ones. (*)

1.- There are red shoes () and black shoes (x)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
2.- There is a Japanese watch (x) and a Swiss watch (√)
…………………………………………………………………………………….
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3.- You can choose an Indian dress (x) or a Chinese dress ()
…………………………………………………………………………………….
4.- There is a short shirt (√) and a long shirt (X).
…………………………………………………………………………………….

EXERCISE IV. Complete the dialogues using demonstrative pronouns (this,

that, these, those) one-ones or personal pronouns (it, they). (**)

1 A: Excuse me. How much …………………………….jeans here?

B: Which ………………….? Those?
A: No, the light blue …………………..
B: Oh, ………………………… $59.95.
A: Almost sixty dollars! Are you kidding!

2 A: I like …………………….shirt over there.

How much ……………………….it?
B: Which …………………………? Each shirt has a different price.
A: That red …………………
B: It’s $30.50. But ……………………..green……………………… here is only
$15.
A: Ok! Let me look at it!

Expressions.
That’s cheap That’s reasonable That’s Ok/ Not bad That’s expensive

A: How much is that watch?

That one is $10.000.-
That’s ……………………………………..

B: How much are these boots?

These are $65.000.-
That’s ……………………………………..

C: How much are those earrings?

Those are $100.000.-
That’s ……………………………………..

(*) Taken from Grammar World, Derek Sellen, Black Cat Publishing, Canterbury, 2000.
(**) Taken from New Interchange, Book 1, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
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PREFERENCES COMPARISONS ADJECTIVES

Which one do you prefer? That one is nicer than the Nice nicer
I prefer the leather one. wool one.
Which one do you like This one is cheaper than.. Cheap cheaper
better/ more? The leather jacket is Pretty prettier
I like the leather one more. prettier than… Big bigger
It looks bigger than…. Good better
It’s more attractive…

o 1 syllable adjectives (short): ADJECTIVE + er+ than

The denim jacket is cheaper than the leather one.

o Adjectives ending in Y: Adjective + ier

o The leather jacket is prettier than the denim one.

o EXCEPTIONS:
Good better bad worse far farther

o 2 syllable adjectives (long): more + adjective + than.

The leather jacket is more expensive than the denim one.

EXERCISE I. Complete the conversations using the comparative form of

the adjective.

1. A: Which tie is ……………………………, the orange one or the blue

one? (pretty)
B: Well, the blue one is silk. And silk is……………………………….
polyester. (nice).

2. A: Is this green shirt ………………………………..the yellow one?

(large)
B: No, the yellow one is ………………………………………(large). The
green is medium size.

3. A: Which are ……………………………………., the brown boots or the

black ones? (cheap)
B: The brown ones are leather. And leather is ………………………….
rubber. (expensive)

EXERCISE II. Write comparative sentences using these words. Use logic to
decide which item is better than the other.
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1) Leather jacket / denim one / expensive.

…………………………………………………………………………
2) Leather boots/rubber ones / good.
…………………………………………………………………………
3) Cotton shirt / silk one / soft.
…………………………………………………………………………
4) Cotton sweater / polyester one / cheap.
…………………………………………………………………………
5) Gold ring / silver one / nice.
…………………………………………………………………………
6) Japanese Discman/ Korean one / bad.
…………………………………………………………………………

o ORDER OF ADJECTIVES.

Opinion Shape Age Colour Origin Material

lovely big young red British cotton
excellent square old brown Canadian leather
silly round ancient yellow Chilean silk

 They are lovely, small, new, black, British, leather shoes.

EXERCISE III. Order these adjectives.

a) I want a (beautiful / silk / new ) blouse.

…………………………………………………………………….
b) He drives a (red/ new / British) car.
……………………………………………………………………
c) They live in a (big / old / wooden) house.
……………………………………………………………………

Unit 4. Part 1
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Yes / No Questions with Do / does

Do you like jazz? What kind of music do you like? Object
Yes, I do. I like rock a lot. pronouns
No, I don’t me
What does he play? you (sing.)
Does he play the piano? He plays the trumpet. him
Yes, he does. her
No, he doesn’t it
What do they like? us
Do they like The Cranberries? They like R.E.M. you (plural)
Yes, they do. They love them. them
No, they don’t like them very much.

ENTERTAINMENT. Classify these words.

Classical – salsa – game shows – horror films – jazz – news – pop – science fiction – soap operas –
talk shows – sit-coms – thrillers – westerns – folk – cartoons – documentaries – new age - gospel

TV PROGRAMS MUSIC MOVIES

EXERCISE I. Answer these questions. Follow the example.

Do you like horror films? Yes, I do.

Does she like jazz? No, she doesn’t.

1) Do you like sports? ………………………………..

2) Does your mom like rap? ………………………………..
3) Do you watch sit-coms? ………………………………..
4) Does your dad like science fiction films? ………………………………..
5) Do you watch the news every day? ………………………………..
6) Does Shakira sing gospels? ………………………………..
7) Do children watch horror movies? …………………………………
8) Does BBC show documentaries? …………………………………
9) Does your best friend dance salsa? …………………………………
10) Do you listen to pop music? …………………………………
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EXERCISE II. Replace the objects for an object pronoun. Circle the correct one.

Example: Do you watch thrillers? Yes, I love them / it.

1) I watch comedies. I always watch them / it

2) Do you like rap? Yes, I like them / it very much.
3) Do you like Shakira? Yes, I love him / her.
4) Do you like Michael Jackson? No, I don’t like him / her at all.
5) Do you play the guitar? Yes, I play him / it very well.
6) Do you like Los Venegas? No, I can’t stand them / him
7) Do you watch Rojo ? No, I hate him / it
8) Does the teacher like you ?(plural) Yes, she likes you / us very much.

EXERCISE III. Complete the conversations using object pronouns or the auxiliaries
do – does. (*)

1. A: …………………you like horror films?

B: No, I ………………like…………………very much. I like comedies.
A: How about Lisa and Brian? ……………….they like horror films?
B: Well, I think Brian……………….. Why don’t you ask………………?

2. A: .………….....you like the singer Avril Lavigne?

B: Yes, I ……………….. I really like………………..a lot.
A: What……………….of music………………..she sing?
B: She’s a rock and pop singer.
A: …………………..she sing country music, too?
B: I don’t know. I have her new CD. Let’s listen to …………….

(*) Taken from Interchange, Book 1, Cambridge University Press, 1997.

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EXERCISE I. Complete the dialogues using the correct object pronoun. (me, you,
him, her, it, us, them)

1. 2.

A: Do you know Andy? A: Hey Tyler, do you like lemons?

B: Sure, he’s in my class, I study with B: Yeah, I really like ………………….

…………………. Why?
A: And do you like rice?
A: Oh, nothing. I want him to help
………………, that’s all. B: Sure, I like ………………….

B: I have his phone number. Call A: And how about chicken?

………………..!
B: Yep, I like that too. Why do you ask
A: Ok, thanks! ………………………?

A: I want to make lemon chicken for

dinner.

B: Sounds great!
3. 4.

A: What's that? A: Why don’t we rent a movie?

B: Oh, it's a photo of my …………………. B: That sounds great!

Look, she's my Mum.
A: Do you like thrillers?
A: Oh yea, I know …………………..
B: I don’t like ……………..very much. I
Who's he?
prefer comedy.
B: He's my brother, everybody likes A: Well, I like ……………… But what
……………………. Look, that's my father. about a good action movie?.
A: Wow, he looks like you. And look at the B: I’d love ……………. Let’s go.
big dog!

EXERCISE II. Complete the sentences. Use I/me/you/she/her, etc. (*)

Example: I want to see her but she doesn’t want to see me.
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1. They want to see me but ……………….don’t want to see ………………..

2. She wants to see him but ………………...doesn’t want to see ……………..
3. We want to see them but ………………..don’t want to see ………………..
4. He wants to see us but ………………….don’t want to see …………………
5. They want to see her but ………………..doesn’t want to see ………………
6. I want to see them but …………………..don’t want to see …………………
7. You want to see her but …………………doesn’t want to see ………………

EXPRESSING LIKES AND LIKES AND GIVING REASONS

Do you like classical music? Yes, I do.

Why do you like it? I like it because it’s relaxing.

Singular form: Positive Negative

I like it because it’s…. exciting boring
interesting noisy / loud
Plural form: relaxing scary
I like them because they are… cool / awesome stupid / silly
fun horrible
entertaining creepy
fascinating annoying

EXERCISE III. Answer these questions using an adjective.

1. How do you like soccer? I ..……………........................................

Why? Because ……………………………………….

2. Do you like Rap music? Yes / No.………………………………………

Why? Because ……….………………………………

3. Do you like romantic movies? Yes / No..……………………………………...

Why? Because………………………………………..

4. Do you like ‘The Beatles’? Yes / No ………………………………………

Because ……………………………………….

(*) Taken from Essential Grammar in Use, Raymond Murphy, Cambridge University
Press, 1998.
Unit 5
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Parents- in- law : Mother / father in-law. God parents: God mother/father.
Brother / sister in- law. God children: god son/daughter.
Son/daughter in-law.
Marital status: married / single / divorced / widow / widower

EXERCISE I. Complete these sentences with the appropriate family member.

Example: Your grandma’s only child is your: dad or mom

1) Your sister’s husband is your :…………………………….

2) Your nephew’s father is your :…………………………….
3) Your uncle’s father is your :…………………………….
4) Your wife’s parents are your :…………………………….
5) Your father’s wife is your :…………………………….
6) Your mother’s sister is your :…………………………….
7) Your dad’s brother is your:…………………………….
8) Your sister’s daughter is your :…………………………….

PRESENT CONTINOUS/PROGRESSIVE

Am/ is / are + verb + ing

Spelling:
* One syllable verbs: run running swim swimming
* Verbs ending in “e” dance dancing write writing

Examples: I am listening to the teacher.

She is studying English.
They are writing in their copybooks.

EXERCISE II. Look at the chart and answer the questions with short answers.

KELLY’S FAMILY
People/actions Work Study Play Eat Watch TV
Parents √
Sister √ √
Brother √
Husband √
Son √
You

Example: Is Kelly’s brother watching TV now? No, he isn’t.

1) Is Kelly’s husband working at a school?
………………………………………………………..
2) Are Kelly’s parents working now?
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………………………………………………………..
3) Is Kelly’s sister having lunch now?
………………………………………………………...
4) Are Kelly’s son and brother playing in the park?
………………………………………………………..
5) Is Kelly’s brother studying English now?
………………………………………………………...
6) Are Kelly’s parents playing cards?
…………………………………………………………
7) Is Kelly’s husband eating a snack?
…………………………………………………………
8) Are you watching a sit-com right now?
…………………………………………………………

EXERCISE III. Circle the correct alternative. Choose Present Simple or Progressive.

1) My mom……………… my grandma this weekend.

a) visits b) is visiting

2) I always………………………….on Saturday night.

a) go out b) am going out

3) ………………your dad……………..with you?

a) does…live b) is…living

4) What ………….you……………….right now?

a) do …do b) are…doing

5) Children …………………….in the park on Sundays.

a) play b) are playing

6) What ………….you…………….about? You are so strange today!

a) do…think b) are ….thinking

7) Don’t talk to me please, I………………………………..

a) study b) am studying

8) Would you like to go to the cinema/movies?

a) Sorry, I can’t. I am finishing my project.
b) Sorry, I can’t. I finish my project.

Unit 6
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I. Can you name some sports in English? How many can you name?

SPORTS

ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY (*)

How often do you exercise? Every day - once a week – twice a week – very often –
every other day – once in a while – four times a week.

o Do you ever watch television in the evening?

Yes, I almost always watch TV before bed.
100% 50% 0%

Always Almost always Usually Often Sometimes Seldom Hardly Ever Almost Never Never

EXERCISE II. Look at the chart and answer the questions using Frequency adverbs.

NAME Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday

Kevin √ X X √ X X X
Jill X X √ X X X X
Tim √ √ √ √ √ √ √
Jason √ X √ √ √ √ √
Sarah √ X √ X √ X √
Andi X X X X √ √ √

How often do / does …………… exercise?

Kevin ……………………………............... Jason and Tim …………………………………..

Jill…………..……………………………… Tim………………………………………………
Sarah……………………………………….. Andi…………………………………………….

QUESTIONS WITH HOW

How often do you work out? Twice a week.
Not very often
How much time do you spend at the gym? Around two hours a day.
I don’t work out.
How long do you work out every day? For about 30 to 45 minutes
For one hour.
How well do you play racquetball? Pretty well.
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About Average, I guess.

Not very well.
How good are you at sports? I’m pretty good at sports.
I guess I’m OK

EXERCISE III. Complete these questions using questions with How and auxiliaries
Do-Does. (*)

1. A: ……………………………………………………at volleyball?
B: I guess I’m pretty good.

2. A: …………………………………………………….………swim?
B: Not very well, but I’d like to learn to swim better.

3. A: ……………………………………………………watch sports on TV?

B: Pretty often. About three times or four times a week.

4. A: …………………………………………………spend exercising?
B: I spend an hour every day.

5. A: ………………………………………………practice gymnastics?
B. She does gymnastics three times a week.

EXERCISE IV. Complete the crossword related to sports.

Unit 7. Part 1
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SIMPLE PAST /PAST VERB TO BE

AFFIRMATIVE FORM

Verbs in Past Simple Past of the verb To Be

Regular Irregular Singular Plural
Verb + ‘ed’ No rules I, he, she, it We, you, they
Played - No change was were
Studied - One change I was at school this My friends were at
watched - Two changes morning. school this morning.

EXERCISE I. Complete the sentences using the past of Be (was-were). Here are
some useful words that you will need. (*)

Babies – dark – energetic – friendly – generous – happy – healthy – poor –pretty – smooth
– thin – very intelligent – young

1962 (young) Now (old)

1. Bob and Sue are old now but then they were young. 2. Bob and Sue are sad now but
then ………………..…….…… 3. Sue is fat now but then …………..……..……………
4. They are often ill now but then ……………………….…… 5. Their skin is wrinkled
(=with lines) now but then it ……………….……………. 6. They are often angry now but
then …………..………………. 7. Their hair is grey now but then it ……………..…….
……… 8. They are often tired now but then …….………………..… 9. Sue is forgetful
now but then …………………………. 10. Bob and Sue are rich now but
then…………………………….… 11. They are mean (=not generous) now but
then…………..……….…… 12. Their children are adults now but then……………………
……………..13. Sue is ugly now but then……………………………….…….

(*) Taken from Grammar World, Derek Sellen, Black Cat Publishing, Canterbury, 2000.

EXERCISE II. All of these sentences are wrong. Correct the mistakes.

1) Hitler dies in 1945. …died…(past not present).

2) The new supermarket open last week. …………………………..
3) Anna were at home yesterday night. ……………………………
4) You were at home last night? ……………………………………
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5) Tina did visited her friends yesterday. …………………………..

6) Diana visit Spain last summer. ……………………………..…..
7) My parents was in Chiloé in January.……….…………………..

Unit 7. Part 2

SIMPLE PAST / PAST OF THE VERB TO BE

INTERROGATIVE / NEGATIVE FORMS

Verbs in Past Simple Past of the verb To Be

Interrogative Negative Interrogative Negative
Did + Sub + Verb? Sub + didn’t + verb Was / were + sub ? Sub + was not
were not
Did you study? You didn’t study. Was your mom at I was not at home.
Did Peter study? Peter didn’t study. home yesterday?
Wasn’t
* Verb in infinitive * Verb in infinitive Were you at home informal
form. form. yesterday? Weren’t

EXERCISE I. Think about your last vacation. Answer these questions in English.

1. Where did you go on your last vacation?

…………………………………………………………………..

2. Who did you go with?

…………………………………………………………………...

3. How long were you there?

……………………………………………………………………

4. What did you do there?

……………………………………………………………………

5. Did you have a great time?

……………………………………………………………………

6. Did you eat any special food?

……………………………………………………………………

7. Did you meet new people?

……………………………………………………………………
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EXERCISE II. Choose the correct word from parenthesis to complete the sentences.
All the sentences must be in past tense. (*)

1. A: ……………you…………… out on Friday night? (did you go / were you go )

B: No, I ……………… (weren’t / didn’t)
I ………………friends over, (invited / did invite)
and I ………………..(cook/cooked) dinner for them.
2. A: How …………..you………….your last birthday? (were….spend / did….spend)
B: I ………………… a party. (had / has)
Everybody ……………….(likes / liked) it.
3. A: What …………you…………..last night? (did..do / were…do)
B: I ……………...to the new Tom Cruise film. (went / go)
A: ………..you……………it? (did…like / do..like)
B: Yes, I ……………….it! (love / loved)

EXERCISE III. Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in
parentheses, either in affirmative or negative form. (**)

Last Friday was a holiday. It (be) …………….….Independence Day, so I (have)

…………..……….to go to classes. I (sleep)………………..a little later than usual.
Around ten, my friend Larry (come) ………………….over to my apartment. We (pack)
……………………a picnic basket and then (go) ………………..to the park.

We (walk) ………………………..around the park and then we (eat) ………………….our

lunch. I (take) …………………a nap under the tree but Larry (want) …………………….
to sleep. Instead, he (read) ……………………..a book.
Later, we (play) …………………….chess and I (win)……………………both games. We
(want) …………………...to take the bus home so we (walk)………………………. It (be)
………………………a really nice day.

(*) Taken from Grammar World, Derek Sellen, Black Cat Publishing, Canterbury, 2000.
(**) Taken and adapted from Fundamentals of English Grammar, Betty Shrampfer,
Pearson Education, 2003.
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UNIT 8

Name some places you can find in your neighborhood.

Example: a drugstore.

PLACES

EXERCISE I. Match the places with the appropriate definition by writing the correct
number in the spaces. (*)

What’s a….? It’s a place where you…

1. barber shop a)………wash and dry clothes.

2. laundromat b)………buy food.
3. library c)………buy paper and cards.
4. stationary store d)………get a haircut.
5. travel agency e)………see a movie or play.
6. grocery store f)……….make reservations for a trip.
7. theater g)……….borrow books.

EXERCISE II. Write definitions for these places as in Exercise I. (*)

Example: A bank. A bank is a place where you keep your money.

a) A bookstore …………………………………………………………………………..
b) A drugstore……………………………………………………………………………
c) A post office ………………………………………………………………………….
d) A gym …………………………………………………………………………...……
e) A supermarket ………………………………………………………………………..
f) A department store …………………………………………………………………..
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EXERCISE III. Look at the map and answer the questions using There is/are and a
preposition of place. (*)

Example: Is there a pay phone around here?

Yes, there is. There’s one across from the post office.

1) Are there any restaurants on Maple street?

……………………………………………………………………………..
2) Is there a post office around here?
…………………………………………………………………………….
3) Is there a public library close to the park?
…………………………………………………………………………….
4) Is there a laundromat around here?
……………………………………………………………………………..
5) Is there a drugstore on Pine street?
……………………………………………………………………………..

Exercise IV. Answer these questions about Campus Norte with a short answer. Yes,
there is/ No, there isn’t.

1) Is there a cafeteria on the campus? ……………………………….

2) Are there any restaurants near the university? …………………………….
3) Are there two libraries on Campus Norte? ……………………………….
4) Is there a bookstore on this campus? ……………………………….
5) Is there an ATM on Campus Norte? ……………………………….
6) Is there a gas station near Campus Norte? ……………………………….

(*) Taken from New Interchange, Book 1, Cambridge University Press 1997.
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Unit 9

What does he look like?

Complete the chart with the examples shown in the power point presentation.

Descriptions Examples
Eyes brown,
Hair / Length/color dark, long,
Height tall,
Face mustache,
Appearance pretty
Age young,

Questions for describing people (*)

General Appearance Hair

What does he look like? He’s pretty tall. What color is her hair? Light brown
Does he wear glasses? Yes, he does. she has dark brown hair
Does he have a mustache? No, he doesn’t. How long is her hair? It’s medium length
.
Age Height
How old is he? He’s about 25. How tall is she? She’s fairly short.
He’s in his twenties. She’s 1.52 c.m.

EXERCISE I. Write questions to match these answers.

1. …………………………………………………? My brother is 26.
2. …………………………………………………? I’m 1.73 meters tall.
3. …………………………………………………? Julia has brown hair.
4. …………………………………………………? No, she wears contact lenses.
5. …………………………………………………? He’s tall and very handsome.
6. …………………………………………………? I have brown eyes.
7. …………………………………………………? My sisters have blue eyes.
8. …………………………………………………? He is in his thirties.
EXERCISE II. Rewrite these sentences using a possessive adjective (my, your, his,
her, its, our, their)
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1. Mike’s eyes are green. His eyes are green.

2. My mom has long hair. ……………………………………….
3. Bob and Jake have blue eyes. ……………………………………….
4. My brother’s eyes are brown. ……………………………………….
5. My cat has beautiful green eyes. ………………………………………..
6. My boyfriend has curly hair. ……………………………………….
7. Mary and Joe have reddish hair. ……………………………………….
8. My sister and I have brown eyes. ……………………………………….
9. Luka, my dog, has long ears. ……………………………………….
10. My dad’s hair is straight. ……………………………………….

EXERCISE III. Choose the correct alternative to answer the questions or complete
the statements.

1. What does he look like?

a) He’s twenty-five. b) He’s short c) He’s a professor.

2. How long is his hair?

a) It’s tall b) It’s dark c) It’s medium length.

3. A girl who is 1.60 meters in Chile is: ...........................

a) short b) medium height c) pretty tall

4. A person who is in his fifties is: ...............................

a) middle aged b) elderly c) young

5. A bald person has: ...............................

a) curly hair b) no hair c) blond hair

6. How tall is she?

a) She is slim b) She is young c) She is pretty tall

7. Does she wear glasses?

a) No, she isn’t b) No, she doesn’t c) No, she don’t.

(*) Taken from New Interchange, Book 1, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
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PRESENT PERFECT; ALREADY, YET.

He, she, it HAS

+ Past Participle
I, we, you, they HAVE

Have you been to a jazz club? Yes, I’ve already been to some.
Have your parents traveled alone? No, they haven’t.
Has your mother called you this week? Yes, she’s called me twice this week.

Contractions.
I have I’ve Have not Haven’t
She has She’s Has not Hasn’t

EXERCISE I. How many times have you done these activities this week? Write
sentences using the past participle and one of the expression from the box. (*)

Once – twice - three times - every day

(Clean the house) Example: I have cleaned the house once this week.
I haven’t cleaned the house lately.

1. (make your bed) ………………………………………………………………

2. (cook dinner) ………………………………………………………………….
3. (do laundry) …………………………………………………………………..
4. (go grocery shopping)………………………………………………………..

EXERCISE II. Complete the conversations using the present perfect of the verb in
parentheses. (*)

Example:
A: Have you done much exercise this week?
B: Yes, I have already been to aerobics class four times this week. (be)

1.A: Have you played any sports this month?

B: No, I ……………………………. .
2. A: How many movies have you seen this month?
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B: Actually, I …………………………..... very many. (not-see) I have been really

busy.

3. A: Have you been to any interesting parties lately?

B: No, I ……………………………….to any parties for a while. (go)

4. A: Have you called any friends today?

B: Yes, I ……………….already……………………….three calls. (make)

5. A: How many times have you gone to the university library this week?
B: I …………………………………there at least three times. I have a lot to study. (be)

6. A: Has your mother prepared any special food lately?

B: No, she ……………………….. . She …………………………….any free time
lately . (not-have)

EXERCISE III. Find two words or phrases in the list that are usually paired with
each verb. Then write the past participle of these verbs. (*)

a camel a hill kiwi fruit a mountain rice wine a truck

goat’s milk your keys a sports car your ID snails a motorcycle

Verb Phrases Phrases Past Participle

climb a hill a mountain climbed
drink
drive
eat
lose
ride

B. Now write four questions in your notebook using the verbs and phrases from
the chart and Have you ever…?

Example: Have you ever climbed a mountain?

1. ………………………………………………………………………………… ?
2. ………………………………………………………………………………… ?
3. ………………………………………………………………………………… ?
4. ………………………………………………………………………………… ?

(*) Taken from New Interchange, Book 1, Cambridge University Press, 1997.

Unit 10. Part 2

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Present Perfect and Past Tense

 Use the Present Perfect for an indefinite time in the past.

 Use past tense for a specific event in the past.

Have you ever seen a shooting star? Yes, I have. I saw one last night.
Have you ever been to Arica? No, I haven’t. But my parents went last year.

EXERCISE I. Complete the conversations. Use the present perfect and the past tense
of the verbs in parentheses. (*)

Example: A: Have you ever gone skiing? (go)

B: Yes, I have. I went skiing once in Colorado.

1. A: ………….you ever……………….something valuable? (lose)

B: No, I ……………………. But my brother ………………his camera on a trip
once. (lose)

2. A: ……………you ever………………late for an important appointment? (be)

B: No, I ………………….. But my sister …………………30 minutes late for her
wedding! (be)

3. A: …………….you ever……………….to another country? (be)

B: Yes, I ………………….. I’ve ……………………to Argentina and Peru. (be)

4. A: …………….you ever………………..fried brains? (eat)

B: Yuck! No, I ………………….. But I ………………….intestines once. (be)

EXERCISE II. Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences. Simple Past
or Present Perfect?

1 . His brother ………………………London last year.

a) visited b) has visited

2. His brother ………………………….London twice this year.

a) visited b) has visited

3. I……………………..my car in 1991.

a) bought b) have bought

4. A: Have you seen Josh lately?

B: Yes, I have. I ………………….him last week.
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a) saw b) have seen

5. James ………………………tennis for five years when he ………………..at school.

a) played / was b) has played / has been

6. How long ……………….you………………..in this city, Sarah?

a) did…live b) have…lived

7. A: Did you like the movie Star Wars?

B: I don’t know, I …………………………..that movie!

a) never saw b) have never seen

8. My best friend and I ……………………….each other for over fifteen years

a) knew b) have known

EXERCISE III. REVIEW IRREGULAR VERBS. Complete the sentences with the
simple past or the present perfect of the given verbs and any words in parentheses.(**)

1. go a. I have gone to every play at the local theater so far this year.
b. My whole family went to the play last weekend.

2. break a. (you/ever) ………………………………………a bone in your body?

b. I ……………………………my leg when I was ten years old. I
jumped off the roof of my house.

3. build a. (you/ever) ……………………………….a piece of furniture?

b. No, I haven’t. But my daughter ………………………a table in her
woodworking class at the high school last year.

4. find a. In your lifetime, (you/ever) ………………………..something valuable?

b. Well, my sister ………………………….a very expensive diamond ring
in the park last year.

5. feel a. I ……………………………terrible yesterday, so I stayed in bed.

b. I ……………………………terrible for a week now. I’d better see a
doctor.

(*) Taken from New Interchange, Book 1, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
(**) Taken and adapted from Fundamentals of English Grammar, Betty Schrampfer,
Pearson Education, 2003.

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EXERCISE I. Match the word in column A with its opposite in column B by writing
the number. (*)

A B
1. beautiful…. a)………….boring
2. big… b)………….dangerous
3. cheap… c)………….dirty
4. clean… d)…………expensive
4. relaxing e)………….stressful
5. hot… f)…………..small
6. interesting… g)………….ugly
7. safe… h)…………cold
8. ………………………… i)…………………………….
9. ………………………… j)…………………………….

EXERCISE II. Describe your city or hometown using adjectives from exercise I.

My city / hometown is………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………….
……………………………………………………………………………………………….

Modal Verbs Can and Should

Can you tell me about Temuco? Yes, I can / No, I can’t.

What can you do there? You can see the Ñielol Hill Park.

Should I go to the Ñielol Hill Park? Yes, you should. / No, you shouldn’t.

What should I see there? You should visit the Central Market.
You shouldn’t miss the Railway Museum.

Examples
- What time of the year should I go to Temuco?
- What are three things you can do there?
- What shouldn’t a visitor miss?
- What shouldn’t people do?

EXERCISE III. Complete these sentences about things to do in Chile using the verbs
from the box. (*)
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Should spend – can see – can go – should visit – should try – shouldn’t miss

1. You …………………………………Chile, in South America.

2. You………………………………….The Andes Mountains.
3. You…………………………………..Chilean empanadas.
4. You………………………………….skiing at Colorado.
5. You………………………………….visiting the wineries and vineyards.
6. You………………………………….a day at Pablo Neruda’s house in Isla Negra or
in Valparaiso.

EXERCISE IV. Write five pieces of advice using can, should and shouldn’t, about
these two famous Chilean cities.

PUCON VIÑA DEL MAR

…………………………………………… …………………………………………
…………………………………………… …………………………………………
…………………………………………… …………………………………………
…………………………………………… …………………………………………
…………………………………………… …………………………………………

(*) Taken and adapted from New Interchange, Book 1, Cambridge University Press, 1997.

Unit 12
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Illnesses / Ailments

Headache – backache – toothache – earache - stomachache – sore throat- cold – fever –

Cough – dizziness – rash – sore ankle – bruise – burn – cut – itch

Infinitive complements

- It’s important to get a lot of rest.

- It’s a good idea to take some vitamin C.
- It’s useful to get some cold medicine.
- It’s helpful to chop up some garlic and cook it.

EXERCISE I. Match the pieces of advice to the health problems. One item can
match more than one remedy. (*)

1. A sore throat... a.
...............Take some vitamin C.
2. A cough b.
…………Put some ointment on it.
3. A backache c.
…………Drink lots of liquids.
4. A fever d.
…………Go to bed and rest.
5. A toothache e.
………….Put a heating pad on it.
6. A bad headache... f.
………….Put it under cold water.
7. A burn g.
………….Take some aspirin.
8. The flu h.
………….Get some medicine from
the drugstore.
i. …………..See the dentist.
…………..See the doctor.

EXERCISE II. Choose the correct alternative that fits.

1. Use a heating pad, get bed rest, and don’t lift heavy things (an earache / a cold / a
backache)

2. Drink hot tea with lemon and don’t talk too much. (a stomachache / a sore throat / a
toothache)

3. Drink a lot of liquids and stay in bed. (a cold / sore ankle / a burn)

4. Lie down, put a pillow under your foot, and use an ice pack on it.
(a burn / a sore ankle / a cut)

5. Take two aspirins and lie down to rest. ( the flu / a rash / a headache)
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Modal Verbs Can, Could, May for requests; suggestions.

(1)
Can / (2) May I help you? What do you have/suggest for dry skin?
Can I have a box of cough drops? Try some of this lotion.
(3)
Could I have something for a sore throat? I suggest some ointment.
May I have a bottle of aspirin? You should get some skin cream.

Degrees of formality: (1) can is informal (2) may is more formal than can (3) could is more
formal than may.
Should: is used to give suggestions or pieces of advice.

EXERCISE III. Complete these conversations with the verbs can, could, may, have,
suggest, try, or should. (*)

1. A: ……………………………I help you?

B: Yes. …………………….I have something for tired eyes?
A: Sure. I ……………………a bottle of eye drops.

2. A: What do you ………………………..for sore muscles?

B: You………………………….try a tube of this ointment. It’s excellent.
A: OK. I’ll take it.

3. A: …………………………I have a box of cold tablets, please?

B: Here you are.
A: And what do you ………………………..for insomnia?
B: ………………………some of these sleeping pills.
A: OK. Thanks.

EXERCISE IV. Write pieces of advice or suggestions for the following requests.

1. I have a terrible headache. What should I do?

You ………………………………………………………………………..

2. I cut my finger. What can I do?

…………………………………………………………………………….

3. I have a stomachache. What do you suggest me to take?

…………………………………………………………………………….

4. I am getting a cold. Is there something I can do?

……………………………………………………………………………

5. I have a rash. What should I do?

……………………………………………………………………………

(*) Taken and adapted from New Interchange, Book 1, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
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Unit 13. Part 1

Ethnical food: Chinese, Japanese, Mexican, French, Thai, Greek, Italian, etc.
Kinds of food: Salty, greasy, healthy, spicy, bland, etc.

SO, TOO, NEITHER, EITHER.

I like Japanese food a lot. I don’t like greasy food.

So do I / I do, too. Neither do I /. I don’t either.
Oh, I like it a lot.
I’m crazy about dessert.
So am I / I am, too. I’m not in the mood for Indian food.
Oh, I’m not at all. Neither am I / I’m not either.

I can eat really spicy food. I can’t stand fast food.

So can I / I can, too. Neither can I / I can’t either.
Oh, I can’t. Oh, I love it!

EXERCISE I. Write responses to show agreement with these statements. Use So,
Too, Neither and Either. (*)

1. I’m not crazy about French food. …………………………………………

2. I can eat any kind of food. ……………………………………….

3. I think Mexican food is delicious. ………………………………………..

4. I can’t stand greasy food. ………………………………………..

5. I don’t like salty food. …………………………………….….

6. I’m crazy about Chinese food. …………………………………………

7. I don’t enjoy spicy food really. …………………………………………

8. I usually eat healthy food. ……………………………………….

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EXERCISE II. Classify these items of food into the following five categories.

banana-split - chicken burgers with rice. – avocado – lettuce – rum – mixed -

chicken consomme – cucumber - noodle soup - coffee – green peas - fruit punch- cookies
mashed potatoes and steak- chocolate muffins - creamed asparagus- juice - celery -
blackberry ice-cream - fish and french fries (chips) – curry – biscuits – beer –
tuna with tomato sauce – cake – tomato - pasta –– pork fillet with rice

Soups Salads Main dishes / Desserts Beverages /

course Drinks

EXERCISE III. Order the following dialogue between a waiter and a costumer at a
restaurant. (*)

a) …………..Yes, I’ll have a green mixed salad.

b) …………..Vinaigrette, please.
c) …………..Yes, I’d like a large soda, please.
d) ……1….. May I take your order?
e) …………..All right. And would you like a salad?
f) ………….OK. What kind of dressing would you like? We have vinaigrette, Italian and
ranch.
g) ………….Yes, I’d like a hamburger and a large order of french fries, please.
h) …………..And would you like anything to drink?

(*) Taken from New Interchange, Book 1, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
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Unit 13. Part 2

Modal verbs would and will for requests.

What would you like to order? I’d like smoked salmon, please.
I’ll have a slice of pizza.
What would you like to drink? I’d like an ice tea.
I’ll have lemonade.
Would you like anything else? Yes, please. I’d like a side salad.
No, thanks. That will be all.

EXERCISE I. Complete this conversation with would or will. (*)

Waiter : What ………………..you like to order?

Customer : I ………………..have a turkey sandwich.
Waiter : ……………….you like, salad or potatoes?
Customer : I…………..like potatoes, please.
Waiter : What kind of potatoes ……………..you like? Mashed, baked or fries?
Customer : I……………….like french fries.
Waiter : OK. And what …………..you like to drink?
Customer : I guess I………………..have a lemonade.
Waiter : ……………..you like anything else?
Customer : No, that……………..be all for now, thanks.
Waiter : …………….you like dessert?
Customer : Yes, I……………..like a piece of cake.
Waiter : ……………..you like a special kind?
Customer : I think I …………have a chocolate one, please.
Waiter : OK. I’ll bring it immediately.

EXERCISE II. Choose the correct alternative to complete the statements or answer
the questions.

1) This is not a type of dessert:

a) Celery b) cake c) muffins d) biscuits

2) Would you like ………………….else?

a) nothing b) anything c) to drink d) any

3) Which ones are not all fruits:

a) peach, pear, pineapple, orange b) apple, melon, corn, raspberry
c) strawberry, banana, apple, apricot d) watermelon, cherry, blueberry, pear

4) This is an example of main course:

a) muffins b) cocktail c) steak d) mixed green
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5) This is not a vegetable:

a) celery b) lentils c) cauliflower d) zucchini

6) Would you ……………anything to drink?

a) likes b) liked c) like d) liking

7) What would you like to drink? I………….have an ice tea.

a) would b) ‘d c)’ll d) won’t

8) Which is the typical order of meals:

a) appetizer, main dish, salad, dessert b) salad, dessert, main course, beverage.
b) entrée, main course, dessert, salad d) main course, dessert, salad, beverage

COUNTABLE (plural forms) UNCOUNTABLE

A pear a slice of pizza a glass of…
Two peaches a kilo of peas a piece of…
Ten apples a cup of rice a bowl of…
One lettuce a spoonful of milk a liter of ….

Some pears some rice

Any pears any rice
A lot of pears a lot of rice

EXERCISE III. Write C for countable nouns and U for uncountable ones.

Milk ……... Mustard ……... Peach ……… Meat ………

Fish ……… Wine …..... Cake ……… Muffins ……….
Pepper ……… Black pepper ……... Tuna ………. Chocolate ……….
Juice ………. Oil ……… Bread ……….. Potato ……….
Water ………. Avocado ………. Tomato ……….. Coffee ………..
Sugar ………… Lemon ………. Salt ……….. Cinnamon ………

EXERCISE IV. Match the following food items with a quantifier.

1. chocolate a)………..a carton

2. wine b)………..a glass
3. pizza c)………..a bowl
4. pears d)………..a slice
5. oil e)………..a kilo
6. can f)..............a bar
7. cereal g)………..a spoonful
8. milk h) ……….coke

(*) Taken and adapted from New Interchange, Book 1, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
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Unit 14

Comparatives and superlatives

Adjective Comparative Superlative

Large Larger The largest
Long Longer The longest
Famous More famous The most famous
Expensive More expensive The most expensive

Good the best bad the worst far the farthest

EXERCISE I. Answer these questions using a superlative.

1. Which is the largest continent in the world?

…………………………………………………………………

2. Which is the largest mammal in the world?

………………………………………………………………….

3. Which is the largest city in the world?

………………………………………………………………….

4. Which is the fastest animal in the world?

………………………………………………………………….

5. Which is the largest monument in the world?

………………………………………………………………….

6. Who is the tallest person in your class?

………………………………………………………………….

EXERCISE II. Complete these sentences either with the comparative or superlative
form of the adjective in parenthesis. (*)

1. The Alpes are very high. They are …………………………….mountains in

Europe. (high)

2. Which mountain is ………………………: Mount McKinley, Mount Everest or

Ojos del Salado? (tall)
3. An ocean is …………………………….a sea. (large)
4. Which city is……………………………….., Hong Kong or Cairo? (crowded)
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5. Which waterfall is…………………………., Niagara Falls or Angel Falls? (high)

6. People are not friendly in big cities. They are usually ……………………….. in
small towns. (friendly)

7. Which is ………………………….ocean in the world, the Pacific or the Atlantic?

(deep)
8. Which country is ………………………….: China or Russia? (big)

Questions with how.

How far is New Zealand from Australia? It’s about 2,000 kilometers.
How big is Singapore? It’s 620 square kilometers.
How high is Mount Everest? It’s 8,848 meters high.
How deep is the Grand Canyon? It’s about 1,900 meters deep.
How long is the Mississippi River? It’s about 6,019 kilometers long.
How hot is New Zealand in summer? It gets up to about 23° Celsius (74 Fahrenheit)
How cold is it in winter? It goes down to about 10° C (50° Fahrenheit)

EXERCISE III. Write questions to these answers using how.

1. A: ……………………………………………………………
B: Angel Falls is 979 meters high.

2. A: ……………………………………………………………
B: California is about 411,000 square kilometers.

3. A: ………………………………………………….…………
B: The Nile is 6,670 kilometers long.

4. A: ……………………………….……………………………
B: Washington, D.C., gets up to about 32° Celsius (90° Fahrenheit) in summer.

EXERCISE IV. Find and correct the mistake.

1. The smaller person in the world is 57 centimeters tall.
2. The taller animal in the world is the giraffe.
3. Which is hardest, Chinese or French ?
4. Loa is the longer river in Chile.
5. The bigger mammal in the world is the Blue Whale.
6. Petronas Towers, in Malaysa, are the taller buildings in the world.

(*) Taken and adapted from New Interchange, Book 1, Cambridge University Press, 1997.
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Unit 15. Part 1

Present Continuous (Be + verb + ing) Be + Going to + Bare infinitive

- Future plans that have already been - Future plans that have already been
made made
I'm leaving for school at 1 pm. I'm going to leave for school at 1 pm.

- It’s not used for actions or events that - Future intentions based on previous
we have not control over. plans and decisions:
It’s raining tomorrow. John is going to teach in Mexico when he
gets his master's degree

- When there are sure signs that

something is going to happen, based on
current condition or present evidence:
Look at the sky. It’s going to rain.
He hasn’t studied. He’s going to fail the
exams.

- When something is on the point of

happening:
Run! The bomb is going to explode.
 The difference between Present Continuous and Be+ going to for the future is very
small and they are often interchangeable.

EXERCISE I. Here is some information about the school program of activities. It is a

fixed schedule, so use the Be + Going to + Verb + ing or Present Continuous to write
about it. (*)

Example: On 14 September, we ..are having a welcome party. (have)

1. On 30 September, we …………………………………Hamlet in Stratford. (see)

2. On 31 October, some students ………………………….in a Halloween play. (act)
3. On December 11th, we ………………………..Christmas carols in the town. (sing)
4. On 8 January, some students…………………………in a charity marathon. (run)
5. On 14 February, we ……………………………a Valentine’s disco. (have)
6. On March 20th, everyone ……………………………..Easter eggs. (paint)
7. On June 23rd, we …………………………………a midsummer barbecue. (have)
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EXERCISE II. Write questions using these words and the future Be + Going to +
Infinitive.

1. Joe / tennis / Monday/ ………………………………………………?

2. What / you / do / tomorrow ……………………………………………….?
3. Josh and Jill / Pucon / next weekend ……………………………………………….?
4. You / come /to my party / on Saturday ………………………………………………..?
5. Bill / baseball / Tuesday ……………………………………………….?
6. Your mom /work / next week ……………………………………………….?

III. Look at the pictures and write sentences using Present Continuous as future.

1. 2. 3.

………………………….. …………………………….. …………………………

4. they 5. 6.

…………………………. ……………………………. ………………..………..

7. 8. 9.

………………………….. …………………………….. …………………………..

(*) Taken and adapted from Grammar World, Derek Sellen, Black Cat Publishing,
Canterbury, 2000.
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Unit 15. Part 2

Future Will + Bare Infinitive Future Be + Going to + Bare Infinitive

- For things we decide to do now, at the - For fixed plans. (ahead of time) A prior
moment of speaking. plan.
John’s here. I’ll take him some coffee. John is coming this afternoon. I’m going to
Are you going home? I’ll call a taxi for you. prepare coffee for him.
- When we think or believe something - Make predictions based on real
about the future. evidence.
John will probably pass the exam. I have studied so I am going to pass the
In the year 2099 people will be more exam.
intelligent.
For general predictions. For general predictions.
According to the weather report, it will be According to the weather report, it’s going
cloudy tomorrow. to be cloudy tomorrow.
- When we talk about probability or
possibility. (used with verbs like: hope,
think, expect, promise, be sure)
I’m sure John will pass the exam.
I promise I’ll do my homework, mom.
- To make an offer, promise or threat.
I’ll help you. (offer)
I won’t be late. (promise)
I’ll tell dad. (threat)

Contractions:
I will be I’ll be He will be He’ll be
I will not I won’t He will not He won’t

EXERCISE I. Complete the chart with the correct forms of the verbs. (*)

Be + Going to + Bare Infinitive Will + Bare Infinitive

I am going to study. I will study.
You ………………………………… study. You …………………………………study.
Mr. Smith……………………………study. Mark(not)……………………………study.
We …………………………………..study. Michelle …………………………….study.
My parents…………………………..study. Michelle and Mark…………………..study.
The children (not)…………………...study. …………………………………they study?
………..Rose………………………..study? We (not) …………………………….study.
I (not) ……………………………….study. Barbara ……………………………...study.
Mark and I …………………………..study. My friends…………………………study.

EXERCISE II. Complete the dialogues with will and a verb from the box. (*)
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answer - hold - move - take - get - bring- turn off

1. At the office: A: The phone’s ringing.

B: I’ll answer it.
2. At home: A: The baby won’t stop crying.
B: I …………………………………him/her.
3. At the doctor’s office: A. I feel hot.
B: I …………………………..your temperature.
4. At work: A: These boxes are in the way.
B: I …………………………….them.
5. At home: A: The TV’s still on.
B: I ……………………..it ………………..
6. At a restaurant: A: I’d like a side salad, please.
B: I ……………………………immediately.
7. At home: A: The mail’s here.
B: I ………………………………..it.

EXERCISE III. Fill in the gaps with will or going to and the verb in brackets. Write
down what’s the function. (prediction, prior plan, offer, promise, etc.) (*)

1. A: Why are you holding a piece of paper?

B: I ………………….. (write) a letter to my friends back home in Texas Reason:______

2. A: I'm about to fall asleep. I need to wake up!

B: I ……………………….(get) you a cup of coffee. Reason:____________________

3. A: I can't hear the television!

B: I …………………….(turn) it up so you can hear it Reason:______________________

4. We are so excited about our trip next month to Italy. We ………………………. (visit)
Rome, Venice, Florence, and of course, the Vatican City. Reason:____________________

5. I ate lunch with Anna today, and ……………………………..(have) lunch with Kevin
tomorrow. Reason:________________________

6.I think he …………………………………(be) the next President of The United States.

Reason:______________________
(*) Taken and adapted from English Grammar, Betty Schrampfer, Pearson Education,
2003.