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Grammar Clinic Cards Online Last update: May 09, 2008 Copyright © 2008 - Associação Alumni HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 GRAMMAR CLINIC CARDS INDEX Card 1_01 Question Formation Card 1_02 Question Formation Card 1_03 Question Formation Card 1_04 Question formation Card 1_05 Question formation Card 1_06 Question formation Card 1_07 Question formation Card 1_08 Question formation Card 1_09 Question formation Card 1_10 Question formation Card 1_11 Question formation Card 1_12 Question formation Card 1_13 Question formation Card 1_14 Question formation Card 1_15 Question formation Card 1_16 Question formation Card 1_17 Vocabulary Card 1_18 Prepositions Card 1_19 Miss x Lose Card 1_20 Experience / Ability / Knowledge Card 1_21 Vocabulary Card 1_22 Vocabulary Card 1_23 Vocabulary Card 1_24 Present Perfect x Simple Past Card 1_25 Present Perfect x Simple Past Card 1_26 Present Perfect x Simple Past Card 1_27 Present Perfect x Simple Past Card 1_28 Present Perfect x Simple Past Card 1_29 Present Perfect x Present Perfect Continuous Card 1_30 Present Perfect x Present Perfect Continuous Card 1_31 Present Perfect x Present Perfect Continuous Card 1_32 Present Perfect x Present Perfect Continuous Card 1_33 Present Perfect x Present Perfect Continuous

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_01Unit 1- QUESTION FORMATION

Write a yes/ no question for each of the sentences. Then, make an informationquestion using why:

Example: They leave earlier on Fridays. Do they leave earlier on Fridays? Why do they leave earlier on Fridays?

1. The results were surprising.

2. They wake up at 5 a. m.

3. She has lost her chance.

4. There are fewer vacancies this term.

5. The children had already gone to bed by the time we got home.

6. He was playing against a woman.

7. She should try acupuncture this time.

8. You didn’t tell them how.

9. She could have been arrested.

10. Victory belongs to the party with the cleverest sales campaign.

11. The machine can’t show the brain works.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. Were the results surprising?Why were the results surprising?

2. Do they wake up at 5 a. m.?Why do they wake up at 5 a.m.?

3. Has she lost her chance?Why has she lost her chance?

4. Are there fewer vacancies this term?Why are there fewer vacancies this term?

5. Had the children already gone to bed by the time we got home?Why had the children already gone to bed by the time we got home?

6. Was he playing against a woman?Why was he playing against a woman?

7. Should she try acupuncture this time?Why should she try acupuncture this time?

8. Didn’t you tell them how?Why didn’t you tell them how?

9. Could she have been arrested?Why could she have been arrested?

10. Does Victory belong to the party with the cleverest sales campaign?Why does Victory belong to the party with the cleverest sales campaign?

11. Can’t the machine show how the brain works?Why can’t the machine show the brain works?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_02Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Write questions to the answers given. Use the underlined items as a clue to the rightquestion word.

Example: What time does he leave? He leaves at 6:30.

1. ____________________________________________________________________?His parents live in Brasilia.

2. ____________________________________________________________________?Apparently, his stepsister was the one who opened the door.

3. ____________________________________________________________________?In my opinion, we should consult an expert.

4. ____________________________________________________________________?He had left the keys inside the car.

5. ____________________________________________________________________?It’s going to be published in March.

6. ____________________________________________________________________?They’ve been out of the country for ten years now.

7. ____________________________________________________________________?It will emit this sound every ten minutes.

8. ____________________________________________________________________?He brought two bottles of wine and the cheesecake.

9. ____________________________________________________________________?What surprised me most was that he still remembered me after all those years.

10. ___________________________________________________________________? I would say he drives rather carelessly.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_02Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

ANSWER KEY:

1. Where do his parents live?

2. Who opened the door?

3. Who should we consult?

4. Where had he left the keys?

5. When is it going to be published?

6. How long have they been out of the country?

7. How often will it emit this sound?

8. What did he bring?

9. What surprised you most?

10. How does he drive?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 - Card 1_03Unit 1 – QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Supply the correct question for the answers below:

1. ______________________________________________________________ a hurry? Because I’m late.

2. ___________________________________________________________ as a lawyer? I’ve been working as a lawyer for two years now.

3. _________________________________________________________________ this? I think this is Harry’s book.

4. _________________________________________________________________ golf? I play golf at least twice a week.

5. ___________________________________________________ Brasília to São Paulo? I’m not sure. I think it’s about 1,000 km.

6. _____________________________________________________________ we have? Don’t worry. We have enough beer for the party!

7. __________________________________________________________________ it? It was my dentist. He wanted to confirm our appointment for tomorrow.

8. __________________________________________________________ like to go to? Let’s go to a German restaurant for a change.

9. __________________________________________________ you need for the event? I need 50 people.

10. _________________________________________________________ you like best? The part of the film I liked best was when the mother decided to kill the father.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 - Card 1_03Unit 1 – QUESTION FORMATION

ANSWER KEY:(suggested answers)

1. Why are you in such a hurry?

2. How long have you been working as a lawyer?

3. Whose book is this?

4. How often do you play golf?

5. How far is it from Brasília to São Paulo?

6. How much beer do we have?

7. Who was it?

8. What kind of restaurant would you like to go to?

9. How many people do you need for the event?

10. Which / What part of the film did you like best?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_04Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Build up questions based on the answers given.

1. ________________________________________________________________?I like it a lot, but miss being near my family.

2. ________________________________________________________________?I’d rather go by plane.

3. ________________________________________________________________?I’m good at learning languages.

4. ________________________________________________________________?I still make a lot of mistakes.

5. ________________________________________________________________?No, I’m not used to eating such spicy food.

6. ________________________________________________________________?Tourists should visit MASP, MAC and MAM when they come to São Paulo.

7. ________________________________________________________________?I’m thinking of going to the movies this weekend.

8. ________________________________________________________________?I’m looking forward to going to Australia next vacation.

9. ________________________________________________________________?I’ve lived here for ten years.

10. ________________________________________________________________?She learned English after she got to the US.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_04Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

ANSWER KEY:

1. How do you like living here? / Do you like living here?

2. Would you rather go by plane or by car? / How would you rather travel?

3. What are you good at?

4. How well do you speak English?

5. Are you used to eating spicy food?

6. What are some places tourists should visit when they come to São Paulo?

7. What are you thinking of doing this weekend?

8. What are looking forward to?

9. How long have you lived here?

10. When did she learn English?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_05Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Write questions based on the answers given.

1. ____________________________________________________________________? It was written by Shakespeare.

2. ____________________________________________________________________? Someone who is good with animals.

3. ____________________________________________________________________? I have a friend whose father has three imported cars.

4. ____________________________________________________________________? We moved into our new apartment last week.

5. ____________________________________________________________________? I’ve been studying hard.

6. ____________________________________________________________________?Sure. I can put you in touch with someone who is super-reliable.

7. ____________________________________________________________________? The pyramids at Giza, Egypt, were built around 2500 B.C.

8. ____________________________________________________________________? She cried because she lost her job.

9._____________________________________________________________________? No, she works late from time to time.

10.____________________________________________________________________?No, she doesn’t work here anymore.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_05Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

ANSWER KEY:

1. Who is this book by?/ Who was this book written by?/ Who wrote this book?

2. What kind of person are you looking for?/ What kind of person do you want?

3. Do you know of anyone who has more than one imported car?

4. When did you move into your new apartment?

5. What have you been doing?

6. Can you put me in touch with a good English teacher?

7. When were the pyramids at Giza, Egypt, built?

8. Why did she cry?

9. Does she always leave early?/ Does she always work late?

10. Does she work here?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_06Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Write questions based on the answers given.

1. _______________________________________________________________?After lunch, I’m going downtown to run some errands.

2. _______________________________________________________________?Yes, sure. What do you want?

3. _______________________________________________________________?$22.50 plus tax.

4. _______________________________________________________________?The closest McDonald’s is in the middle of the next block.

5. _______________________________________________________________?It’s about a ten-minute walk.

6. _______________________________________________________________?Go straight ahead till you get to the traffic light. Then turn right. The bank is halfwaydown the block.

7. ______________________________________________________________?I’m sorry, Sylvia’s not here right now.

8. _______________________________________________________________?No, I wouldn’t mind mailing your letters. Go get them.

9. ______________________________________________________________? You call it a jewelry store.

10. ______________________________________________________________?Yes, I’ve already watched a home-shopping program on TV.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_06Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

ANSWER KEY:

1. What are you going to do / are you doing after lunch?

2. Can/Could you get me something? / Can/Could you do me a favor?

3. How much is it? / How much does it cost? / How much do I owe you?

4. Where is the closest McDonald’s? / Is there a McDonald’s near here?

5. How long does it take to get there? / How far is it from here?

6. How can I get to the bank? / How do I get to the bank?

7. May I speak to Sylvia, please? / Could I speak to Sylvia, please?

8. Would you mind mailing some letters for me?

9. What do you call a store where they sell jewelry? / What’s a store where theysell jewelry?

10. Have you ever watched a home-shopping program on TV?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_07Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Write questions based on the answers given.

1. _________________________________________________________________?You were saying that you used to live in Rio.

2. _________________________________________________________________?I broke my leg while I was on vacation.

3. _________________________________________________________________?While the teacher was teaching, the students were chatting.

4. _________________________________________________________________?Yes, something very interesting happened during our trip. We met Tom Cruise andKatie Holmes in a restaurant.

5. _________________________________________________________________?I was born in São Paulo.

6. _________________________________________________________________?I grew up in Santos.

7. _________________________________________________________________?If I had more time, I’d take a course in computer science.

8. _________________________________________________________________?This picture was taken in Campos do Jordão.

9. _________________________________________________________________?Cars are also manufactured in Japan and Korea.

10. _________________________________________________________________?I’ve been back in São Paulo for a year now.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_07Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

ANSWER KEY:

1. What were we talking about ?What was I saying?

2. When did you break your leg? What happened?

3. What were the students doing while the teacher was teaching?

4. Did anything interesting happen during your trip?

5. Where were you born?

6. Where did you grow up?

7. What would you do if you had more time?

8. Where was this picture taken?

9. Where else are cars manufactured?

10. How long have you been back in São Paulo?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_08Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

1. _____________________________________________________________?Anything but fish.

2. _____________________________________________________________?He said not to wait for him.

3. _____________________________________________________________?Next Friday sounds fine.

4. _____________________________________________________________?Not off hand, but I can look it up in my address book.

5. _____________________________________________________________?Mary is not here.

6. _____________________________________________________________?Yes, everyone went to my birthday party.

7. _____________________________________________________________?Sorry, I can’t .I’m a stranger in town.

8. _____________________________________________________________?Let’s meet in the morning.

9. _____________________________________________________________?Good idea. Let’s invite John to our party.

10. _____________________________________________________________?No, I haven’t been there yet. But I heard the food is excellent.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_08Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

ANSWER KEY:

1. What do you like to eat? / What should we have for dinner? / What would you

like to eat?

2. What did he say?

3. How does next Friday sound?

4. Do you know Mary’s address (telephone number)?

5. Who’s not here?

6. Did everyone go to your party?

7. Can you tell how to get to Paulista Avenue? / Can you give me directions toPaulista Avenue?

8. When should we meet?

9. What / How about inviting John...? / Why don’t we invite John...?

10. Have you been to that new restaurant? / Have you been to...?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_09Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Read the story, then answer a question for the answer.

WEREWOLF

It was night. There was a full moon. A boy and a girl were walking down the mainstreet of Vermont. The wind was whistling though the trees, and the couple was walkingas fast as possible toward the church at the end of the street. Suddenly a huge shape - halfman, half wolf - rushed out of the shadows. The girl was killed instantly by a blow fromthe creature’s enormous paw. The boy screamed and ran toward the church. Before hereached his destination, the creature ran back into the shadows. The street was quietagain. Two clouds drifted across the moon. "Cut," shouted the director. "We're going to do that scene again. John, you reallyhave to scream!"

1. ____________________________________________________________________?At night.

2. ____________________________________________________________________?The wind was whistling through the trees.

3. ____________________________________________________________________?To the church.

4. ____________________________________________________________________?A thing - half man, half wolf.

5. ____________________________________________________________________?Yes, she was.

6. ____________________________________________________________________?No, he never did.

7. ____________________________________________________________________?Yes, it did.

8. ____________________________________________________________________? The director did.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_09Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

ANSWER KEY:

1. When did this happen?

2. What was the weather like?

3. Where were they going?

4. What rushed out of the shadows?

5. Was the girl killed?

6. Did he reach his destination?

7. Did the creature run back into the shadows?

8. Who shouted, “Cut?"

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_10Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Build up questions for the answers given.

1. ___________________________________________________________________?He might have gotten lost.

2. ____________________________________________________________________The surprise party for Joe was a lot of fun.

3. ____________________________________________________________________Yes, I was supposed to be here at 9:00. But I was late and only arrived here at 10:00.Sorry.

4. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, I did. I told him you had an appointment at 5:00.

5. ___________________________________________________________________?She said she wouldn’t be home until 6:30.

6. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, you can change your mind. But remember to tell me about it.

7. ___________________________________________________________________?He wasn’t able to get hold of her because she wasn’t home.

8. ___________________________________________________________________?Oh, I doubt it. I don’t think Ed got lost. I think he’s just late.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. What might have happened?

2. How was the surprise party for Joe?

3. Weren’t you supposed to be here at 9:00?

4. Did you tell him I had an appointment at 5:00?

5. What did she say?

6. Can’t I change my mind? / Can I change my mind?

7. Why wasn’t he able to get hold of her?

8. Do you think Ed got lost?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_11Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Ask negative questions.

1. ___________________________________________________________________?I didn’t call you because I wanted to surprise you.

2. ___________________________________________________________________?No, I don’t think we’ve met before.

3. ___________________________________________________________________?No, You didn’t keep me waiting.

4. ___________________________________________________________________?While he was crossing the street, the light turned red.

5. ___________________________________________________________________?No, my father doesn’t work at GM.

6. ___________________________________________________________________?No, it isn’t. Smoking isn’t permitted anywhere on the aircraft.

7. ___________________________________________________________________?I’ll be back around 7:00 p.m.

8. ___________________________________________________________________?We met in Chicago.

9. ___________________________________________________________________?I called the police.

10. ___________________________________________________________________?I can’t stand getting up at 6:00 a.m.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. Why didn’t you call me?

2. Haven’t we met before?

3. Did I keep you waiting?

4. What happened while he was crossing the street?

5. Doesn’t your father work at GM?

6. Is smoking permitted on the aircraft?

7. What time will you be back?

8. Where did you meet?

9. What did you do?

10. What is something you can’t stand?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_12Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Complete the dialogue with a Yes / No or Information Questions.

A: I really like your shirt. 1.______________________________________________?

B: I ordered it from Outdoor World.

A: 2.________________________________________________________________?

B: I’m sure you can.

A: 3.________________________________________________________________?

B: Well, when I bought it two years ago it wasn’t very expensive

A: 4.________________________________________________________________?

B: Lets see... Yeah, here it is ! 881-3484.

C: Hello?

A: Hello, 5.__________________________________________________________?

C: Yes it is , may I help you?

A: Yes, I’d like some information 6._______________________________________?

C: They’re $30.00 each, pure wool and we’ve got all sizes.

A: 7.__________________________________________________________, please?

C: 327 Paulista Avenue.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. Where did you get it?

2. Can you still get them?

3. How much was it?

4. Do you have their phone number?

5. Is that Outdoor World?

6. How much are shirts?

7. What’s your address, please?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_13Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Build up questions based on the answers given.

1. ___________________________________________________________________?Well, I’d rather you didn’t open the window. I have a bad cold.

2. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes. You’re supposed to meet them at 7:00 p.m.

3. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, you do. You have to be here at 8:30 a.m. tomorrow.

4. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, if it stops raining.

5. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, I did. I cut my finger.

6. ___________________________________________________________________?I tripped on a banana peel, fell down and sprained my ankle.

7. ___________________________________________________________________?He told me to take it easy and relax.

8. ___________________________________________________________________?I’ve been feeling tired because I have been studying a lot.

9. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, I have been going off my diet because I have been very tense lately.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. May I open the window? Can I open..? Would you mind if I opened? Do youmind if I open...?

2. Am I supposed to meet them?

3. Do I have to be here tomorrow?

4. Are you going to...?

5. Did you hurt yourself? Did you cut yourself?

6. What happened? How did you sprain your ankle?

7. What did the doctor tell you?

8. Why have you been feeling tired?

9. Have you been going off your diet again?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_14Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Build up questions for the answers.

1. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, I have. She wrote me a letter last month.

2. ___________________________________________________________________?I’ve been going to the movies a lot.

3. ___________________________________________________________________?I’ve been studying so hard because I have an important test next week.

4. ___________________________________________________________________?That would be nice. Give me a call and we can set up a time to have dinner together.

5. ___________________________________________________________________?If I had more money, I’d take a vacation.

6. ___________________________________________________________________?If I got up earlier, I wouldn’t be late for school.

7. ___________________________________________________________________?If I have time, I‘ll go to the gym.

8. ___________________________________________________________________?No, my teacher has never been late before.

9. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, I did. I went to the movies and then to a restaurant last weekend.

10. ___________________________________________________________________?No, she doesn’t. My sister doesn’t know how to play tennis very well.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. Have you heard from your friend recently? / Have you received a letter fromyour friend recently?

2. What have you been doing lately?

3. Why have you been studying so hard?

4. How about going out for dinner? / What about going out Why don’t we goout...? / Do you want to go out...?

5. What would you do if you had more money?

6. What would happen if you got up earlier?

7. What will you do if you have time?

8. Has your teacher ever been late before?

9. Did you go out last weekend? / Did you do anything interesting lastweekend?

10. Does your sister know how to play tennis?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_15Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Build up questions for the answers.

1. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, there’s a subway station on the next block.

2. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, I think so. I think the subways run all night.

3. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes. I’d like some information about your package tours.

4. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, we have a double room for tomorrow.

5. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, the room will be ready for tomorrow night.

6. ___________________________________________________________________?I’m supposed to start my new English course next week.

7. ___________________________________________________________________?The policeman suspects that the girl is innocent

8. ___________________________________________________________________?The burglary took place shortly before five o’clock.

9. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, I have. The first time I ate paella I was in Spain.

10. ___________________________________________________________________?Well, to avoid backaches you should exercise regularly with stretching,strengthening, and aerobics.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. Is there a subway station near here? / Do you know if there is a subway stationnear here? /etc...

2. Do the subways run all night? / Do you know if the subways run all night? /Could you tell me if...?

3. Can I help you? / May I help you?

4. Do you have a double room for tomorrow night?

5. Will the room be ready for tomorrow night?

6. When are you supposed to start your new English course?

7. What does the policeman suspect?

8. When/What time did the burglary take place?

9. Have you ever eaten paella?

10. What should you do to avoid backaches?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_16Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

Directions: Build up questions based on answers given.

1. ___________________________________________________________________?She wears size 38.

2. ___________________________________________________________________?I got this pair of jeans at Forum.

3. ___________________________________________________________________?She thinks she shouldn’t have forgotten to call her mother.

4. ___________________________________________________________________?Well, if she doesn’t like it, she can change it.

5 ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, Sam rented the first apartment he looked at.

6. ___________________________________________________________________?This blouse is 100 percent silk.

7. ___________________________________________________________________?I have been to three different countries.

8. ___________________________________________________________________?Really? I didn’t know that she speaks Italian at home.

9. ___________________________________________________________________?Yes, she has made a reservation for two at the restaurant.

10. ___________________________________________________________________?I think it’s hot and sunny in the summer in Paris.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_16Unit 1 - QUESTION FORMATION

ANSWER KEY:

1. What size does she wear? / What size is she?

2. Where did you get this pair of jeans?

3. What does she think she shouldn’t have done?

4. What if she doesn’t like it?

5. Did Sam rent / find an apartment?

6. What is this blouse made of?

7. How many different countries have you been to?

8. Did you know that she speaks Italian at home?

9. Has she made a reservation?

10. What’s the weather like in the summer in Paris?

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_17Unit 1 - VOCABULARY

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words from the box. You may use eachexpression more than once.

enroll – be accepted – sign up – switch –take up – apply – decide – be rejected

1. My best friend decided to ____________________ yoga so she could learn how to

relax.

2. Jeff is going to ________________________ for a job with that advertising

company that just opened in town.

3. After lengthy deliberations, we finally _____________________ on Jack Stranks for

the position.

4. Sally sent letters to only three universities and she ____________________ into

Harvard.

5. Because he was hired by a Japanese company, Harry decided to

_______________________ in a Japanese course.

6. George ______________________ for a permanent visa, but he

_______________________ because he didn’t have a degree.

7. Now that I can speak French fluently, I guess I’ll ____________________ to Italian.

8. I _______________________ in the modern art course last week, but classes will

only start at the beginning of next month.

9. Where do I have to go to ______________________ for this course?

10. Jenny took a lot of different courses until she finally _________________________

on English Literature.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. take up

2. apply

3. decided

4. was accepted

5. enroll

6. applied / was rejected

7. switch

8. enrolled

9. sign up

10. decided

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_18Unit 1 - PREPOSITIONS

Fill in the blanks with the correct prepositions.

1. Don was so stressed out that he decided to take _______ skydiving.

2. My husband and I went to the American consulate to apply ______ a visa.

3. I’ve enrolled _________ this course but I’m having second thought about actually

taking it.

4. Did you hear that Tom’s son was accepted ________ Yale?

5. Before Sheila got married, she signed up _________ a cooking course so she could

learn the basics.

6. I usually buy this brand, but I guess it’s time to switch __________ a cheaper one.

7. We thought about it for a long time and finally decided ______ the house on Mango

Street.

8. I feel horrible! How could I be rejected ________ that college? It’s the worst in the

country!

9. Greg is enrolled ________ that course as a part-time student.

10. We have applied _______ a grant for the project.

11. Have you ever thought of taking ________ acting?

12. She started studying German at college, but switched ________ Paleontology after

her second year.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. up

2. for

3. in

4. by

5. for

6. to

7. on

8. by

9. in

10. for

11. up

12. to

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_19Unit 1 – MISS x LOSE

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of miss or lose.

1. John is the perfect student. He ________________________ (never) a single day of

class in his whole life.

2. Have you seen my wallet? I think I _________________ it here.

3. Jonathan ___________________ 20 kilos with that new fad diet. I think I’m going

to try it too.

4. If Paul doesn’t hurry, he _____________________ the plane.

5. Barbara rushed home because she didn’t want __________________ her favorite

show.

6. Because Pam was caught cheating, she ____________________ five points in the

competition.

7. You completely ___________________ the point, didn’t you? I said I was

dissatisfied with this job and I’m quitting anyway.

8. Kim got sick and _____________________ her senior prom.

9. You just spent all your money on a purse? _______________________________

(you – completely) your mind?

10. When Mary got home, she realized that she ____________ the money she was

carrying in her bag.

11. They forgot to take a map, so they ___________________ their way getting to the

campsite.

12. Clark Kent ______________________ the school bus so he ran to school.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_19Unit 1 – MISS x LOSE

ANSWER KEY:

1. has never missed

2. lost

3. (has) lost

4. is going to miss / will miss / might miss

5. to miss

6. lost

7. missed

8. missed

9. Have you completely lost

10. had lost

11. lost

12. missed

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_20Unit 1 – EXPERIENCE / ABILITY / KNOWLEDGE

Read the ad and choose the correct forms.

PARTY PLANNER

Do you love throwing parties? This is the job for you! BEST PARTY

PLANNER is looking for people to organize all kinds of events. Candidates should have

experience (1. in / on) the hotel or restaurant industry, and will have the ability (2. of / to)

arrange parties for large and small groups. Training (3. in / of) hospitality a plus.

Candidates should have knowledge (4. of / about) games and other recreation activities.

Experience (5. with / in) small kids also desirable. Preference will be given to candidates

with knowledge (6. about / of) at least two foreign languages and who have experience

(7. to deal / dealing) with a variety of age groups.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. in

2. to

3. in

4. of

5. with

6. of

7. dealing

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_21Unit 1 – VOCABULARY

Choose the correct alternative.

1 I’d love to get that job, but I’m not sure I _____ the requirements.a fulfill b set c achieve d long-term

2 We broke up because I didn’t think Samantha was interested in a __________relationship.a fulfill b set c achieve d long-term

3 Richard finally _____ his ambition to visit India.a fulfilled b set c achieved d long-term

4 So, did the course ______ all of your expectations?a fulfill b set c achieve d long-term

5 As the oldest brother, you’re supposed to ____ the example.a fulfill b set c achieve d long-term

6 The President claimed that its foreign policy was going to __________ its objectives ina couple of years.a fulfill b set c achieve d long-term

7 The teacher has already _______ the deadline for the final papers.a fulfill b set c achieve d long-term

8 Doctors haven’t yet decided on the ______ effects of the new drug.a fulfill b set c achieve d long-term

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ANSWER KEY:

1. a

2. d

3. a / c

4. a

5. b

6. c

7. b

8. d

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_22Unit 1 - VOCABULARY

Put the words in the right columns according to how they collocate. Then writesentences with some of the collocations.

fulfill set achieve long-term

a date a deadlinea good example a gorgeous woman

a job a promisean achievement an appointment

disability effectshis obligations man

my expectations my objectivesrelationship strategy

success the requirementswealth your ambition

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ANSWER KEY:

fulfill set

a job

his obligations

my expectations

a promise

the requirements

your ambition

a date

a good example

an achievement

a deadline

an appointment

achieve long-term

success

wealth

your ambition

my objectives

a gorgeous woman

disability

relationship

man

strategy

effects

Please ask the Grammar Clinic teacher to correct your sentences.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 1_23Unit 1 - VOCABULARY

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of fulfill, set or require.

1. Laura’s tooth ached so much that she ___________________ an appointment to seethe dentist on the same day.

2. Jenny was sure that Tommy would never be able to ___________________ hispromise of looking after the kids by himself, but surprisingly he___________________ moderate success in that task.

3. Parents always hope that their kids will ___________________ their expectations.

4. Karen ___________________ a deadline for herself because she knew she wouldn’tbe able to ___________________ the job in time otherwise.

5. Trying ___________________ your objectives is important, but___________________ an achievement should come first.

6. As a father, Lee should always try to ___________________ a good example for hisson.

7. Josh is crazy if he thinks he’s ever going to be able to ___________________ that topmodel. She’s way out of his league.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. set

2. fulfill / achieved

3. fulfill

4. set / fulfill

5. to achieve / setting

6. set

7. achieve

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HIGH INTER 1 - Card 1_24Unit 1 – PRESENT PERFECT X SIMPLE PAST

For each answer you read, decide which is the best question.

1. No. They really want a new one, but they cannot afford it right now.(A) Sally and Bob have bought a new car, haven’t them?(B) Sally and Bob are saving money to buy a house.

2. Yes, I did. The night in Hawaii is amazing.(A) Have you ever been to Hawaii with Peter?(B) Did you go to Hawaii with Peter last year?

3. I don’t think so. She may be in the kitchen.(A) Has Paula already left?(B) Is Paula still here?

4. Mike moved to Mexico last year.(A) Has Mike move to Mexico lately?(B) When did Mike move to Mexico?

5. Yes, she’s just arrived from school.(A) When did Mary arrive?(B) Has Mary arrived?

6. Yeah. He always finds out a way to help people.(A) Has Daniel ever done charity?(B) Did Daniel do charity lately?

7. Yes. You know, I was three years old when I started studying it.(A) Have you ever studied English when you were a child?(B) Did you learn how to speak English when you were a child?

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ANSWER KEY:

1. A

2. B

3. A

4. B

5. B

6. A

7. B

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HIGH INTER 1 - Card 1_25Unit 1 – PRESENT PERFECT X SIMPLE PAST

Read the text and every time you find a number, check if the verb tense is correct. If itisn’t, indicate the appropriate form.

When a dream comes true

I had never thought about helping people or doing charity till the day I met

(1) Jane. My brother and I were playing in the front yard when suddenly a car has run (2)

over a person. It was a young woman who was walking around alone. Immediately, I

have called (3) the emergency services. They came (4) and took (5) her to the hospital

taking care not to hurt her injured legs even more. I had never seen an accident like that

and it has moved (6) me amazingly. Afterwards, I have asked (7) my parents to take me

to the hospital because I wanted (8) to check if everything was ok with the girl. When we

arrived (9) there, Jane - the young girl - was in the room with her mother. Naturally, she

didn’t recognize (10) me and then I have introduced (11) myself. There, we found out

(12) that she was coming back from school where she was teaching as a volunteer. For

the first time in my whole life I have begun (13) to think about volunteer work. After

Jane has left (14) the hospital, she has started (15) visiting my family and we have

become (16) friends. The episode hasn’t awaken (17) my brother to the possibility of

supporting people, but it has made (18) me become a new citizen. And at the end, guess

what? I found out (19) that Jane’s biggest dream was that each person could do charity

somehow. From that time on I have started (20) to accept that nothing happens by

chance.

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ANSWER KEY:

8. OK9. X / ran10. X / called11. OK12. OK13. X / moved14. X / asked15. OK16. OK17. OK18. X / introduced19. OK20. OK21. X / left22. X / started23. OK24. OK25. OK26. X / have found out or found out27. OK

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HIGH INTER 1 - Card 1_26Unit 1 – PRESENT PERFECT X SIMPLE PAST

Check if the verb tense in the following sentences is correct (C) or wrong (W).

1. ( ) Globo has shown the ceremony of Oscar last year.2. ( ) Lucy Liu has lived in Miami for three years.3. ( ) Saramago has translated a series of English plays to Portuguese.4. ( ) Scorsese has traveled to Morocco two years ago.5. ( ) They did just shot Indiana Jones new movie. The preview will be next weekend.6. ( ) Seagal has worked as an actor for more than twenty years.7. ( ) Shakespeare has written about 150 plays in his career.8. ( ) The championship has started last month.9. ( ) We’ve met in our piano classes. Two years after that, we were married.10. ( ) Spielberg has told Cruise not to leave the company, but he insists on doing so.11. ( ) Martha has played soccer on a Swedish team in 1998.12. ( ) Jolie’s children have studied German.13. ( ) The opera drawn the attention of many people since its preview.14. ( ) Cooperfield and Jackson have studied together when they were six years old.15. ( ) We haven’t met before, I guess.16. ( ) Spears didn’t buy a new car yet.17. ( ) Campbell has moved to Paris because she got a big contract there.18. ( ) The weather hasn’t been cool lately.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. W / Globo showed the ceremony of Oscar last year.2. C3. C4. W / Scorsese traveled to Morocco two years ago.5. W / They have just shot Indiana Jones new movie. The preview will be

next weekend.6. C7. W / Shakespeare wrote about 150 plays in his career.8. W / The championship started last month.9. W / We met in our piano classes. Two years after that, we were

married.10. C11. W / Martha played soccer on a Swedish team in 1998.12. C13. W / The opera has drawn the attention of many people since its

preview.14. Cooperfield and Jackson studied together when they were six years old.15. C16. W / Spears hasn’t bought a new car yet.17. C18. C

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Write dialogues using the appropriate verb tense. Don’t forget to use the PresentPerfect or the Simple Past.

Example:Context: Mary moved to London / two days ago.Situation: Bob wants to know if Mary moved. Sally Answers.Answer: Bob: Has Mary already moved? Sally: Yes, she has. She moved two days ago.

1. Context: Anthony lived in San Francisco / three yearsSituation: Bob wants to know if Anthony knows San Francisco.

2. Context: Sarah saw Yuri in her piano class some minutes ago.Situation: Andrew wants to know where Yuri is.

3. Context: Alex took some karate lessons / he was six years oldSituation: Nick wants to know if Alex took karate lessons when he was a child.

4. Context: Fred went to Madonna’ s show / in 1994Situation: Alice wants to know if Fred has ever gone to a pop show.

5. Context: Carol climbed a mountain / two months agoSituation: Derek wants to know if Carol likes extreme sports.

6. Context: Eric went to the beach last weekend / he and his dog cannot be apartSituation: Kelly wants to know if Eric took the dog with him.

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ANSWER KEY:

These answers may vary. Please check yours with a grammar clinic teacher.

1. Bob: Have you ever been to San Francisco?Anthony: Yes, I have. I lived there for three years.

2. Andrew: Have you seen Yuri?Sarah: Yes, I have. I’ve just seen him in my piano class.

3. Nick: Did you take karate lessons when you were a child?Alex: Yes, I did. I took some karate lessons when I was six years old.

4. Alice: Have you ever gone to a pop show?Fred: Yes, I have. I went to Madonna’s show in 1994.

5. Derek: Have you ever practiced extreme sports?Carol: Yes, I have. I climbed a mountain two months ago.

6. Kelly: Did you take your dog to the beach last weekend?Eric: Yes, I did. We cannot be apart.

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HIGH INTER 1 - Card 1_28Unit 1 – PRESENT PERFECT X SIMPLE PAST

Complete the conversation using the appropriate form of the verbs in parentheses.

Daniel: Norah, do you know who is the guy next to Hannah?Norah: Yes, I do. (1 – meet – you – neg.) _________________________him before?

He’s the new goalkeeper of the college’s team.Daniel: Oh, I see. He seems old, don’t you think?Norah: Well, he is. He (2 – just – graduate) _________________________in

economics, so he is in his second graduation. He (3 – decide)_________________________ to study business this time. By the way, he (4 –move) _________________________into our neighborhood last month.

Daniel: Wow. You (5 – check) _________________________all his records, haven’tyou! Maybe you can teach me how to research so well one of these days. Who(6 – teach) _________________________you that?

Norah: You know what, sometimes you sound so funny. I (7 – never – take)_________________________ any lessons on researching. It’s a kind of gift Ihave. That’s why I (8 – move) _________________________to Chicago allthose years ago. This is the only city in the country where you can find adatabase course.

Daniel: Amazing! Did you talk to Hannah about him? It seems that she’s reallyinterested in the new guy.

Norah: Hum ... what’s the matter? Are you jealous? I (9 – already – tell)_________________________you she doesn’t like you.

Daniel: I just (10 – want) _________________________to know how things are withher. I’m not jealous!

Norah: (11 – I – ever – tell) _________________________that I’m not stupid? Don’ttry to deceive me. You’re in love with her.

Daniel: Oh, come on ...

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ANSWER KEY:

1. Haven’t you met

2. has just graduated

3. decided

4. moved

5. have checked

6. has taught

7. have never taken

8. moved

9. have already told

10. wanted / want

11. Have I ever told

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HIGH INTER 1 - Card 1_29Unit 1 – PRESENT PERFECT X PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

Directions: Mark the correct alternative for each number.

The language institute

Helen: Where __(1)__ these days? I think I __(2)__ you since last month.Kelsey: Yeah, we haven’t seen each other for a long time. I __(3)__ a cold and then I

__(4)__ a lot of days home. But not for a whole month!Helen: So you were running away from me. I need your help again. Marta __(5)__ the

new language institute and we need some volunteers to teach Spanish. As I__(6)__ you before, the school was created for poor people who cannot pay fortheir education.

Kelsey: I __(7)__ how engaged you are with charity. For how long __(8)__ insupporting people in need?

Helen: Are you kidding? I __(9)__ charity since I was at college. I __(10)__ to helppeople.

Kelsey: Ok, I’ll see if I can help you. My sister __(11)__ once in a project like this. Shesays it’s very important to play a part in charity.

1. a. have you been b. have you being2. a. haven’t seen b. haven’t been seeing3. a. have been having b. have had4. a. have been staying b. have been stayed5. a. has just opened b. has just been opening6. a. have been telling b. have told7. a. have never noticed b. have never been noticing8. a. have you interested b. have you been interested9. a. I have been done b. I have been doing10. a. have always liked b. have always been liking11. a. has been working b. has worked

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ANSWER KEY:

1. a

2. a

3. b

4. a

5. a

6. b

7. a

8. b

9. b

10. a

11. b

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Use the appropriate form of the verbs in parentheses. Use the present perfectcontinuous whenever possible.

On the phone

Micah: Kate, where are you? I ________________ (1 – wait) for you for more than

three hours. You’re too late.

Kate: Oh, I’m sorry for that. I ________________ (2 – try) to call you, but it was

not possible. My brother got injured at school and I ________________ (3 –

have) to pick him up.

Micah: Does it mean that you’re not coming anymore? We ________________ (4 –

meet) for only two weeks and this is the sixth occasion you have let me

waiting a long time without calling me.

Kate: Boy, I really feel ashamed for that, but I couldn’t help it today. We

________________ (5 – be) snowed under lately, I mean, I

________________ (6 – do) a lot of activities, so it’s natural that some

problems might happen.

Micah: Well, I ________________ (7 – make) every possible effort to leave my work

earlier not to be late and up to now all you ________________ (8 – tell) me is

that you cannot avoid being absent. Don’t you think it ________________ (9

– happen) too often?

Kate: Micah, it seems that you ________________ (10 – just – make) a decision to

make me sad. Since I ________________ (11 – face) a lot of problems lately,

I guess we should meet another day to talk about us.

Micah: Great. In fact, I ________________ (12 – just - think) about asking you for

some time to make a decision about us. Because I ________________ (13 –

make – neg.) a decision yet, as you think.

Kate: All right. Let’s think about it and then we’ll set a date. Bye.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. have been waiting

2. have tried

3. have had

4. have been meeting

5. have been

6. have been doing

7. have made

8. have told

9. has been happening

10. have just made

11. have been facing

12. have just thought

13. haven’t made

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HIGH INTER 1 - Card 1_31Unit 1 – PRESENT PERFECT X PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

Directions: Decide if the verb tenses in the following mini conversations are correct(C) or wrong (W). Rewrite the wrong sentences.

Derek: I have taken (1) soccer lessons since we moved to Miami.Claudia: It sounds good. I have been taking (2) three swimming lessons in the past week

I love sports.

Paul: I have just been talking (3) to Susan about the championship. She is notinterested in our ideas.

Deborah:She has done (4) a lot of activities these days. I think she’s tired, that’s all.

Cindy: My mother has been calling (5) me the whole morning, but every time Ianswer, the call drops.

Dennis: Why don’t you call her back? Something wrong may have been happening (6)with your family.

Laura: I have the impression that Mike has been feeling (7) a little depressed. Whatdo you think?

Julie: He has just been moving (8) to this city. It’s natural to feel shy at thebeginning. He’s not depressed.

Leroy: Helen has been having (9) a difficult test. She said she might flunk this time.Daniel: Is that about her French course? If so, I know that she hasn’t been studying

(10) for it as she should. She deserves to flunk.

Samuel: In the last two weeks, Jean has felt (11) too tired.Monica: Her boss offered her some days off, but she told him she has been deciding

(12) to finish a project before.

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ANSWER KEY:

1. C

2. W / have taken

3. W / have just talked

4. C

5. C

6. W / have happened

7. C

8. W / has just moved

9. W / has had

10. C

11. C

12. W / has decided

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HIGH INTER 1 - Card 1_32Unit 1 – PRESENT PERFECT X PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

Directions: Write sentences according to the information you have. Use the correctverb tense.

Examples:Paul / study / French / recently

Paul has been studying French recently.

Jane and June / just / shoot a film togetherJane and June have just shot a film together.

1. Silvia and Brad / travel / Japan / these days

2. We / talk / on the phone / for three hours

3. Helen / collect / butterflies of diverse species / since school

4. My parents / break up

5. Carol and Alex / meet (negative) / yet

6. Alice / see (negative) / the new Spielberg movie / till now

7. They / believe (negative) / man / be to the moon / once

8. My son / take / skating lessons / lately

9. Our family / be / Paris / twice

10. Michelle and Doug / visit / his grandma / every day / since the accident

11. Thomas / drink / too much / in the past months

12. Sammy / grow / almost one feet / since the last time we met

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ANSWER KEY:

1. Silvia and Brad have been traveling to Japan these days.2. We have been talking on the phone for three hours.3. Helen has been collecting butterflies of diverse species since she was at

school.4. My parents have broken up.5. Carol and Alex haven’t met yet.6. Alice hasn’t seen the new Spielberg movie till now.7. They don’t believe man has been to the Moon once.8. My son has been taking skating lessons lately.9. Our family has been to Paris twice.10. Michelle and Doug have been visiting his grandma every day since the

accident.11. Thomas has been drinking too much in the past months.12. Sammy has grown almost one foot since the last time we met.

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HIGH INTER 1 - Card 1_33Unit 1 – PRESENT PERFECT X PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

Directions: Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of PP and PPC.

1. Which of the following boys works as a pilot?(A) Bob has been working as a pilot since he was twenty years old.(B) Joseph has worked as a pilot once.

2. Who is Peter talking to right now?(A) I have just talked to Patricia.(B) I have been talking to Lisa for almost one hour.

3. Which of the girls has been to Venice?(A) Vanessa has been traveling to Venice since April.(B) Denise hasn’t ever traveled to Venice.

4. Is there a difference in meaning between the following sentences?(A) Robert has gone to several doctors because of his pains.(B) Robert has been going to several doctors because of his pains.

5. Whose company continues to fire people?(A) Mark’s company has fired some of its employees.(B) Stephanie’s company has been firing some of its employees.

6. Which of the following sentences is grammatically inappropriate?(A) Kate has had a cold last year.(B) Kate has had a cold.

7. Do both girls still live in England?(A) Julie has been living in England for six years.(B) Ann lived in England for six years.

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HIGH INTER 1 - Card 1_33Unit 1 – PRESENT PERFECT X PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

ANSWER KEY:

1. Bob works as a pilot.Bob has been working as a pilot since he was twenty years old.

2. He’s talking to Lisa.I have been talking to Lisa for almost one hour.

3. Vanessa has already been to Venice.Vanessa has been traveling to Venice since April.

4. Yes, there is. In sentence A (has gone) we have the implication thatRobert has recently gone to some doctors, but he is not going anymore. It’sa recent finished action. In sentence B (has been going), we have thatRobert hasn’t solved his problem yet, so he continues visiting somedoctors.

5. Stephanie’s company.Stephanie’s company has been firing some of its employees.

6. The sentence in A - Kate has had a cold last year. – is incorrect. Thepresent perfect focuses on actions that happened recently or have aconsequence in the present. So, when mentioning that Kate had a cold lastyear, it’s necessary to use simple past.

7. No. Julie still lives in England for sure – Julie has been living in Englandfor six years – but Ann doesn’t.

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HIGH INTER 1 - Card 2_01Unit 2 - VOCABULARY

Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the words and expressions in the box. Eachexpression may be used more than once.

in a bind – owe – pushover – have a hard time – go overboard

1. Borrowing money can put you ____________. It might take some time before yourealize you _________ more than you can pay.

2. Jean will lend you the money, I’m sure. She’s a real ___________ for people introuble.

3. When you are traveling, try not to __________ with your spending. You might_____________ paying your credit card bill when you get back.

4. I don’t suppose there will be more than 10 people at the dinner party, so please try notto ______________ with the food. After our parties, I usually _____________ tryingto figure out what to do with the leftovers.

5. Don’t be such a __________! Doing everything people want might put you_________ one of these days.

6. Thanks so much for helping me out with this project. I _________ you big time forthis. Whenever you’re __________, you can count on me!

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ANSWER KEY:

1. in a bind / owe

2. pushover

3. go overboard / have a hard time

4. go overboard / have a hard time

5. pushover / in a bind

6. owe / in a bind

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 2_02Unit 2 – DO x MAKE

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of do or make.

1. Peter is not rude. He’s just not very good at ___________ friends.2. Have you ________ your homework yet?3. In order to __________ good money, you have to learn how to ________ business

successfully.4. Could you ________ me a huge favor? I have to take Jimmy to the doctor and won’t

have time to ________ lunch. Could you just order in?5. When Nixon was elected, he ________ a speech few will ever forget.6. George, please __________ an effort and try ___________ the job right this time

around.7. I had to hire a maid _____________ the housework after I __________ the decision

to go back to work.8. Would you _________ me a promise? You’ll ________ a course on cooking and

_________ the housework every day.9. I __________ only one mistake on the test, but the teacher took away 3 points.10. Even though they try hard, my teenage students never manage __________ me angry.11. Peter ________ lunch for his wife every single day ever since they go married.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 2_02Unit 2 – DO x MAKE

ANSWER KEY:

1. making

2. done

3. make / do

4. do / make

5. made

6. make / to do

7. to do / made

8. make / do / do

9. made

10. to make

11. has been making (has made)

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 2_03Unit 2 – DO x MAKE

Are these sentences right (R) or wrong (W)? Rewrite the incorrect ones.

1. I didn’t have time to make my homework last night. ___

2. If you want to make money really fast, you should join our company. ___

3. My supervisor’s attitude really makes me angry! ___

4. Next year, I plan to make an English course. ___

5. Please do an effort and try to speak only English in class! ___

6. Our company has started making business in China recently. ___

7. It’s important to relax when you’re learning, even when you do mistakes. ___

8. Harry is going to make a speech to thank his employees for all their efforts. ___

9. It’s time to make a decision – either buy a bicycle or get married! ___

10. My mother refuses to make any housework, so my father cleans, cooks and irons

every day. ___

11. My boyfriend made a special dinner for me. It was very romantic! ___

12. Please do your best to arrive on time. ___

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 2_03Unit 2 – DO x MAKE

ANSWER KEY:

1. W / I didn’t have time to do my homework last night.2. R3. R4. W / Next year, I plan to do an English course.5. W/ Please make an effort and try to speak only English in class!6. W / Our company started doing business in China recently.7. W / It’s important to relax when you’re learning, even when you make

mistakes.8. R9. R10. W /My mother refuses to do any housework, so my father cleans, cooks and

irons every day.11. R12. R

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 2_04Unit 2 – VOCABULARY

Match the situations to the correct expressions.

1. Jake broke his mother’s favorite vase but told her that it had been his little sister whohad done it.

2. Peter accidentally erased some important files on his computer, but said that he had noidea how the files could have disappeared.

3. Josh overslept, but told his boss he had missed the bus and that was why he had gottento work so late.

4. Bob forgot his wedding anniversary, but bought his wife a huge bouquet of flowers aweek later.

5. Jill forgot to give her boss an important message. When she got to the office the nextday, she went straight to him, told him what happened and apologized.

a avoid taking responsibility for somethingb admit making a mistakec try to make up for somethingd shift the blame to someone elsee make up an excuse

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 2_04Unit 2 – VOCABULARY

ANSWER KEY:

1. d2. a3. e4. c5. b

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 2_05Unit 2 – VOCABULARY

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words from the box. You can use eachexpression more than once.

blame – avoid – admit – make up – shift – excuse

1. A brave man never __________ taking responsibility for his actions.

2. I have an employee who can __________ very creative excuses. The last time he waslate he said an elephant had sat on his car!

3. Because she was afraid of being fired, Janice ________ the blame to her coworker.

4. Stop making up _________! I want to know why you didn’t call me last Saturday.

5. Some politicians shift the __________ for their mistakes to their predecessors.

6. Please don’t be angry with me! I promise I’ll _________ for all these late nights at theoffice. I’ll take you to a French restaurant.

7. John is an honest man. He would never __________ taking responsibility for thewrong report. He talked to the boss and ________ making the mistake.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 2_05Unit 2 – VOCABULARY

ANSWER KEY:

1. avoids2. make up3. shifted4. excuses5. blame6. make up7. avoid / admitted

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 2_06Unit 2 – VOCABULARY

Fill in the blanks with the correct verbs.

1 Would you ________________ me a favor? Could you hold the door open for mewhile I carry these chairs inside?

2 Would you ________________ me out? Could you take these books back to thelibrary?

3 Tina is going through a rough patch in her life. She really needs her friends around herto __________________ her moral support.

4 I __________________ working with small kids extremely rewarding.

5 Don’t you __________________ sorry for Peter? He’s lost his wife and his job all inone month.

6 It’s hard to __________________ compassion for people who don’t do anything toimprove their status in life.

7 I ________________ so proud of my daughter! She’s just been awarded first prize in awriting contest.

8 I wouldn’t have been successful if Janice hadn’t _________________ me out with theproject.

9 Joe ___________________ volunteer work rewarding, and that’s why he spends hisSunday evenings in the soup kitchen.

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 2_06Unit 2 – VOCABULARY

ANSWER KEY:

1. do

2. help

3. give

4. find

5. feel

6. feel

7. am

8. helped

9. finds

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HIGH INTERMEDIATE 1 – Card 2_07Unit 2 – VOCABULARY

Answer these questions.

1. What’s a favor you would never ask someone to do you?

2. What was the last time a friend helped you out? What did he/she do for you?

3. Who do you expect to give you moral support?

4. What do you find most rewarding at your job or your studies?

5. Who is someone you feel sorry for? Why?

6. Do you feel compassion for the homeless? How do you express that?

7. Who are you proud of? What makes you proud?

ANSWER KEY:

Answers will vary. Please ask a Grammar Clinic teacher to look over your answers foryou.