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UPPER TEEN 1 GRAMMAR CLINIC CARDS

INDEX

Card 1_01 Simple past x past continuous

Card 1_02 Simple past x past continuous Card 1_03 Past continuous Card 1_04 Verb tenses

Card 1_05 Rejoinders Card 1_06 Rejoinders Card 1_07 Rejoinders

Card 1_08 Rejoinders Card 1_09 Rejoinders Card 1_10 Tag questions

Card 1_11 Tag questions & Rejoinders Card 1_12 Tag questions & Rejoinders Card 1_13 Rejoinders

Card 1_14 Used to Card 1_15A Verb tenses Card 1_15B Verb tenses

Card 1_16 Verb tenses Card 1_17 Verb tenses Card 1_18 Rejoinders Card 1_19 Rejoinders

Card 1_20 Rejoinders Card 1_21 Tag questions Card 1_22 Tag questions

Card 1_23 Tag questions Card 1_24 Rejoinders Card 1_25 Rejoinders

Card 1_26 Rejoinders Card 1_27 Rejoinders Card 1_28 Past progressive x simple past

Card 1_29 Verb tenses Card 1_30 Past tenses Card 1_31 Vocabulary

Card 1_32 Vocabulary Card 1_33 Word Forms Card 1_34 Vocabulary

Card 2_01 Gerund used after certain verbs and prepositions Card 2_02 Gerund used after certain verbs Card 2_03 Be used to (present and past)



Card 2_04 Be used to Card 2_05 Be used to Card 2_06 Be used to

Card 2_07 Verbs followed by gerunds or infinitives Card 2_08 Verbs followed by gerunds or infinitives Card 2_09 Verbs followed by infinitives with an object before it

Card 2_10 Verbs followed by a preposition + gerunds Card 2_11 Verbs followed by infinitives with/without objects Card 2_12 Adjectives followed by prepositions

Card 2_13 Adjectives + prepositions + gerunds Card 2_14 Adjectives + infinitives Card 2_15 Verbs + help/let/make Card 2_16 Gerunds and infinitives

Card 3_01 Present unreal conditional Card 3_02 Present unreal conditional Card 3_03 Present unreal conditional

Card 3_04 Present unreal conditional Card 3_05 Articles Card 3_06 Articles

Card 3_07 Articles Card 3_08 Articles Card 3_09 Articles

Card 3_10 Conditionals Card 3_11 Conditionals Card 3_12 Conditionals / Regrets

Card 3_13 Conditionals Card 3_14 Conditionals Card 4_01 Phrasal verbs

Card 4_02 Phrasal verbs Card 4_03 Phrasal verbs Card 4_04 Phrasal verbs


Card 4_08 Sympathetic and unsympathetic expressions Card 4_09 Sympathetic and unsympathetic expressions Card 4_10 Sympathetic and unsympathetic expressions

Card 4_11 Vocabulary Card 4_12 Sympathetic and unsympathetic expressions Card 4_13 Giving advice and making recommendations

Card 4_14 Body idioms




Card 4_18 Phrasal verbs Card 4_19 Phrasal verbs Card 4_20 Vocabulary

Card 4_21 Phrasal verbs Card 4_22 Expressions with body parts Card 5_01 Used to

Card 5_02 Used to Card 5_03 Verbs followed by gerunds or infinitives Card 5_04 Verbs followed by gerunds or infinitives Card 5_05 Vocabulary

Card 5_06 Verbs followed by gerunds or infinitives Card 5_07 Verbs followed by gerunds or infinitives Card 5_08 Used to

Card 5_09 Annoying habits Card 5_10 Present and past habits: will vs. would

Card 5_11 Used to

Card 5_12 Vocabulary Card 5_13 Vocabulary Card 6_01 Present perfect continuous

Card 6_02 Present perfect continuous Card 6_03 Present perfect continuous Card 6_04 Present perfect x present perfect continuous

Card 6_05 Present perfect continuous Card 6_06 Present perfect continuous Card 6_07 Present perfect x present perfect continuous

Card 6_08 Present perfect x present perfect continuous Card 6_09 Present perfect x present perfect continuous Card 6_10 Present perfect

Card 6_11 Present perfect x present perfect continuous Card 6_12 Present perfect x present perfect continuous Card 6_13 Present perfect x present perfect continuous

Card 6_14 Present perfect x present perfect continuous Card 6_15 Vocabulary Card 6_16 Connectors

Card 6_17 Vocabulary



UPPER TEEN 1 – Card 1_01

Unit 1 - SIMPLE PAST vs. PAST CONTINUOUS

Directions: Use the simple past or the past continuous in the following sentences.

1. I _________ only two chapters of the book last week. (read) 2. I _________ a book last night when you called. (read) 3. I _________ John at 9 last night, but he ________ at home. (call / be neg.) He

_________ at the library. (study) 4. I _________ the thunder during the storm last night because I _________. (hear neg. /

sleep) 5. My brother and sister _________ about something when I _________ into the room.

(argue / walk)

6. When I _________ the package, I _________ a surprise. (open / find) 7. I ________ a car accident last night. I _______ down Washington Avenue (have,

almost / drive) when suddenly I _________ a car in my lane. It _________ right at my car. (see / come) I ________ on the brakes and _________ to the right (step / swerve)

The other car _________ my car by about an inch. (miss, just)




Unit 1 - SIMPLE PAST vs. PAST CONTINUOUS

ANSWER KEY:

1. read

2. was reading

3. called / wasn’t / was studying

4. didn’t hear / was sleeping

5. were arguing / walked

6. opened / found

7. almost had / was driving / saw / came / stepped /

swerved / just missed




Unit 1 - SIMPLE PAST vs PAST CONTINUOUS

Directions: Write the simple past or the past continuous in your answer.

1. Ten years ago, the government (decide) to begin a food program. At that time many

people in the rural areas of the country (starve) due to several years of drought.

2. A. (hear) what she just said ?

B. No, I (listen-neg.). I (think) about something else.

3. A. (have) lunch early to day ?

B. No, I (have-neg.) time.

4. A. What (do) ten minutes ago?

B. I (do) my homework.

5. While I (read) the little boy a story, he (fall) asleep. So I (close) the book and quietly

(tiptoe) out of the room.




Unit 1 - SIMPLE PAST vs PAST CONTINUOUS

ANSWER KEY:

1. decided - were starving

2. A. Did you hear

B. wasn't listening / I was thinking

3. A. Did you have

B. No, I didn’t have

4. A. were you doing

B. was doing

5. was reading / fell / closed / tiptoed




Unit 1 - PAST CONTINUOUS

Situations: You are writing about a dream you had.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the PAST CONTINUOUS form of the verbs in

parentheses.

An Amazing Dream

I had an amazing dream last night. In my dream, as I _____ (1.walk) to school

yesterday, a strange creature came my way. He _____ (2.hold) a big object in his six

hands. He _____ (3.make) strange noises and _____ (4.dance) a weird dance. He came

close to me and told me about his long trip from Pluto. It was so interesting that I forgot I

had to go to school. I asked him what he _____ (5.carry) and told me that it was a present

for me. I never knew what it was, but I know that it brought me a lot of luck. Later I woke

up and wondered if it was all a dream. I hope not!




Unit 1 - PAST CONTINUOUS

ANSWER KEY:

1. was walking

2. was holding

3. was making

4. (was) dancing

5. was carrying




Unit 1 - VERB TENSES

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct tense of the indicated verbs. Situation: Susan writes her mother an email.

Dear Mom,

I (1.be) ______ in Paris for a week now and I (2.love) ______it I (3.already-be)

______ sightseeing several times. I (4.go) ______ to the Eiffel Tower yesterday afternoon

and to Montmartre the day before last. Later this afternoon I (5.visit) _______ the Louvre.

Tomorrow morning I (6.meet) ______ Barbara at the train station.

On Thursday we (7.take) ______ a train to Berlin. We (8.neg.-be) ______ back in St.

Paul until the middle of July.

I (9.have) ______ a really wonderful time, and the best thing is that I (10.neg.-spend)

_______ all my money yet.

Give my love to everybody. I (11.see) ______ you around July 20th.

Love, Susan




Unit 1 - VERB TENSES

ANSWER KEY:

1. ‘ve been

2. love

3. ‘ve already been

4. went

5. ‘ll visit - am going to visit

6. ‘ll meet - am going to meet

7. ‘ll take - are going to take

8. won’t be

9. ‘m having / have had/ have been having

10. haven’t spent

11. ‘ll see



UPPER TEEN 1 - Card 1_05

Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

Situation: Sue and Harry Wilkins recently moved to Victoria. Mr. Wilkins and Bob

Bradley are talking about it.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with so or neither plus a subject and a verb.

HARRY: I like Victoria, and so does Mary (1. Mary). I don’t miss Toronto, and __________ (2. she).

BOB: What do you like about it? HARRY: Well, the climate is great, and ___________(3. people). Food isn’t too

expensive, and _______________ (4. heat). I got an almost new car for a great price. Houses aren’t that expensive here. I couldn’t afford a house in Toronto, and ___________ (5. my brother) when he lived there. Here I can.

BOB: What about all the cultural advantages of Toronto? Don’t you miss them? HARRY: Not really. For example, I didn’t care that much for the theater, and

__________________(6. Mary). We’re happy in Victoria.




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

ANSWER KEY:

2. neither does she

3. so are the people

4. neither is heat

5. neither could my brother

6. neither did Mary




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

In order to avoid repetition of earlier words or phrases, we use too or so and an

appropriate auxiliary verb.

He speaks English and she speaks English. He speaks English and she does too.

He speaks English and so does she.

I went to New York and John went to New York. I went to New York and John did too.

I went to New York so did John.

1. Directions: Shorten the following sentences by using a verb phrase with too.

He wants to go there and she wants to go there. He wants to go there and she does too.

1. Mary left right after lunch and John left right after lunch. 2. She is going to the concert and I am going to the concert. 3. John will be here at ten o’clock and I will be here at ten o’clock. 4. My watch is fast and your watch is fast. 5. She wanted to go a movie and I wanted to go a movie. 6. She is making good progress and her brother is making progress. 7. Smith has gone back to Europe and his wife has gone back to Europe. 8. Jones was arrested and his assistant was arrested. 9. He saw the accident and I saw the accident. 10. John liked the movie and I liked the movie. 11. Helen will be there and her sister will be there. 12. We go to the beach every weekend and they go to the beach every weekend. 13. He can speak French and she can speak French. 14. I have had lunch and Mary has had lunch. 2. Directions: Now shorten the sentences by using a verb phrase with so.




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

ANSWER KEY:

1. and John did too / so did John

2. I am too / so am I

3. I will too / so will I

4. yours is too / so is yours

5. I did too / so did I

6. her brother is too / so is her brother

7. his wife has too / so has his wife

8. his assistant was too / so was his assistant



11. her sister will be too / so will her sister

12. they do too / so do they

13. she can too / so can she

14. Mary has too / so has Mary



UPPER TEEN 1 - Card 1_07 Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

We use too and so with auxiliary verbs to avoid the repetition of earlier words or phrases

in a positive sentence. He speaks English well and she speaks English well. He speaks English well and she does too.

He speaks English well and so does she.

He went there and John went there. He went there and John did too.

He went there and so did John.

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the correct auxiliary verb. 1. He wants to study English and she does too. 2. He likes New York and so ______ she 3. John saw the movie and so ______ I. 4. She is sick and you _______ too. 5. I will leave soon and so _______ you. 6. We heard the explosion and he _______ too. 7. He has traveled all over the word and she _______ too. 8. They enjoyed the movie and we _______ too. 9. He is lazy and so _______ she. 10. John will leave soon and so _______ William. 11. I knew what they were doing and Helen _______ too. 12. I am going to study French and so _______ she. 13. He has been to Europe and I _______ too. 14. Helen saw the accident and so _______ I. 15. They are going to be late for class and so _______ we. 16. He tries to be pleasant and so _______ his sister. 17. They want to give something and I _______ too. 18. The meat was salty and the vegetables _______ too. 19. My watch is slow and so _______ John’s. 20. He will help us and Henry _______ too. 21. They watch television every night and so _______ my family.



UPPER TEEN 1 - Card 1_07 Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

ANSWER KEY:

1. does

2. does

3. did

4. are

5. will

6. did

7. has

8. did

9. is

10. will

11. did

12. is

13. have

14. did

15. are

16. does

17. do

18. were

19. is

20. will

21. does




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

Fill in the spaces with so, too, neither or either and the correct form of the

corresponding verb. 1. John would like coffee and _______ ________ I.

2. Susan doesn’t want to travel and ______ _______ Catherine.

3. James had dinner early tonight and I ________ _______ .

4. Susan didn’t have any juice and Carol ________ ________ .

5. Alaska has been part of the USA for less than 40 years and _________ ________

Hawaii.

6. Mexico is not part of South America, and Panama ________ ________.

7. Eisenhower, Johnson and Truman all became presidents of the U.S.A. and John F. Kennedy _________ ________ .

8. Scotland is not part of England and ______ _______ Wales.

9. A: I love strawberries.

B: And ________ ________ I.

10. A: Frank used to like soccer. B: And Bill ________ ________ .

11. A: Mary doesn’t want beef stew.

B: And _________ ________ Jane.

12. A: Robert hasn’t eaten his grapes. B: And Nick ________ ________ .

13. Judy has visited Europe, and _____ _______ her parents.




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

ANSWER KEY:

1. so would 2. neither does 3. did too. 4. didn’t either 5. so has 6. isn’t either 7. did too. 8. neither is 9. so do 10. did too 11. neither does 12. hasn’t either 13. so have




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

I’m happy, and so is Carla. I like our new home, and so does she.

We moved last year, and so did my brother.

I didn’t like our old house, and neither did Carla.

I’m not sorry, and neither is she.

NOTE: Use so to connect two affirmative statements. Use neither to connect two negative statements. Match the sentences to the correct response. Use so and neither to fill in the blanks: 1. I hate disco music. a. _____, but I finally quit. 2. I don’t like steak. b. _____ Nelson. They’re sick. 3. Hiroko doesn’t like Takeo. c. _____ Pietro. He looks fat. 4. I used to smoke. d. So do I. It is too noisy. 5. Tony wasn’t in class today. e. _____. I don’t eat meat. 6. Bruno should go on a diet. f. _____ Akiko. He’s too pushy. Unscramble the sentences. early, Jim up get hates to does and so Helen. Jim hates to get up early, and so does Helen. 1. to I telephone, Susan on neither and the like doesn’t do talk. Susan ____________________________________________. 2. less I should you and so eat should. _________________________________________________. 3. has I to neither Rio, and Stan been haven’t. _________________________________________________. 4. summer, Martha would go Hawaii to I’d and so this like to. I’d ______________________________________________.




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

ANSWER KEY:

2. e - neither do I.

3. f - neither does

4. a - So did I.

5. b - Neither was

6. c - So should

1. Susan doesn’t like to talk on the telephone, and neither do I. 2. You should eat less, and so should I.

3. I haven’t been to Rio, and neither has Stan.

4. I’d like to go to Hawaii this summer, and so would Martha.




Unit 1 - TAG QUESTIONS

Directions: Write the correct TAG QUESTION after each statement.

Remember:

_____ Affirmative Statement ________ Negative Tag Question Ex: The movie was interesting, wasn't it? _____ Negative Statements ________ Affirmative Tag Question Ex: The movie wasn’t good, was it?

1. She likes to swim, ____________? 2. Miriam never went to Japan, ____________? 3. Laura wasn’t at the meeting, ____________? 4. Sue works very hard, ____________? 5. Maria Silvia is feeling better, ____________?

6. You are intelligent, ____________? 7. ET is a beautiful movie, ____________? 8. Edu was in the Seleção Brasileira, _____________? 9. Tony is a famous gangster, _____________? 10. John isn’t feeling well, _____________?




Unit 1 - TAG QUESTIONS

ANSWER KEY:

1. doesn’t she?

2. did she?

3. was she?

4. doesn’t she?

5. isn’t she?

6. aren’t you?

7. isn’t it?

8. wasn’t he?

9. isn’t he?

10. is he?




Unit 1 - TAG QUESTIONS & REJOINDERS

A. Directions: Use a rejoinder to react with surprise.

1. A: I went to the US in January. B: ____________! 2. A: I am a famous actor. B: ____________! 3. A: I have two boyfriends. B: ____________! 4. A: I have never gone to the States. B: ____________! 5. A: I’ll probably be a singer when I grow up. B: ____________! B. Directions: Confirm the information. Use Tag Questions.

1. You haven’t gone to Europe before, _____________? 2. She’s visiting her parents, ______________? 3. Kelly will probably be staying here, ______________? 4. Bob and Joe like rock music, _______________? 5. Sue used to study English, _______________? 6. Mr. Edward would join us, _______________?





ANSWER KEY:

A:

1. You did!

2. You are!

3. You do!

4. You haven’t!

5. You will!

B:

1. have you?

2. isn’t she?

3. won’t she?

4. don’t they?

5. didn’t she?

6. wouldn’t he?





Directions 1: Express surprise by using a rejoinder

a. A: I won $ 2,000,000.00!! B: ____________________!

b. A: I’m going to the States this weekend. B: ____________________!

c. A: Tom will read it. B: ____________________!

d. A: I go to Europe every semester.

B: ____________________!

Directions 2: Confirm information by using a tag question.

a. You’re Tom Cruise, ____________? b. Mark has been to Hawaii, ____________? c. Jane won the car, ____________? d. Carl and Mick are really good students, ____________? e. You’ll have your car fixed, ____________? f. Mandy can do it, ____________?





ANSWER KEY:

1.

a. You did!

b. You are!

c. He will!

d. You do!

2.

a. aren’t you?

b. hasn’t he?

c. didn’t she?

d. aren’t they?

e. won’t you?

f. can’t she?




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

Directions: Write the correct rejoinder to show surprise after each statement.

Ex. I’m an opera singer. You are!

1. Paul works at the hospital. ______________! 2. I don’t like the color red. ______________! 3. Sue and André got married. ______________! 4. Charlie Sheen has a black Porsche. _____________! 5. I didn’t finish my homework. ______________! 6. Emílio Estevez was in the movie The Breakfast Club. ____________! 7. I can’t go to the movies with you tonight. _____________! 8. Lori isn’t married. ______________! 9. Mark Twain wrote Tom Sawyer. ______________! 10. Mary has never gone to Paris. _______________!




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

ANSWER KEY:

1. He does!

2. You don’t!

3. They did!

4. He does!

5. You didn’t!

6. He was!

7. You can’t!

8. She isn’t!

9. He did!

10. She hasn’t!




Unit 1 – USED TO

Pinky and the Brain are two cartoon characters. They are laboratory mice stuck in a

cage so they are taking advantage of their free time to talk about their childhood. Fill in

the blanks in the questions and answers below that talk about habits in the past. 1. Pinky: What __________ you ____________ (watch) on TV when you were a kid,

Brain? Brain: I __________ (neg. / watch) TV Pinky, I preferred books.

2. Brain: ___________ you _______________ (watch) TV Pinky?

Pinky: I ___________________________ (watch) the Animal Planet. It’s a pity we don’t have a TV here.

3. Pinky: What kind of comic books ____________ you ______________ (read) when

you were a kid, Brain? Brain: We _________________________ (get) National Geographic once a month. I __________________ (read) that.

4. Pinky: But that’s not a comic book, Brain. What ____________ you ______________

(do) for fun? Brain: I ________________________ (design) plans and machines to take over the world.

5. Pinky: But ________________ you _____________________ (neg. / play) regular games too – like the other young mice? Brain: Well, Pinky, I ______________________________ (neg. / have) any friends. But now I’ve got you. Let’s play a very fun game, shall we?… It’s called “Let’s take over the world.”




Unit 1 – USED TO

ANSWER KEY:

1. Pinky: did you use to watch / Brain: didn’t use to watch 2. Brain: did you use to watch / Pinky: used to watch 3. Pinky: did you use to read / Brain: used to get, used to read 4. Pinky: did you use to do / Brain: used to design 5. Pinky: didn’t you use to play / Brain: didn’t use to have



UPPER TEEN 1 – Card 1_15A

Unit 1 – VERB TENSES

Vanessa is telling you a story about her experience with her favorite sport – swimming.

Match the sentences on the left with the time expressions that best fit each one from the

expressions on the right.

Vanessa: 1. ____________, I had already learned how to

swim really well. 2. In fact, ______________ I used to go to the

club every day just so I could go swimming. 3. _________ I started competing. 4. I’ve been practicing a lot __________. 5. I mean, yesterday ________, I was

swimming. Talk about dedication! 6. But I haven’t won a major competition

___________, though I’ve won lots of minor titles and I’m the best swimmer at my school.

7. ___________ I came in second place at a

major competition, so I’m getting better.

A. lately B. last weekend C. at 6: 30 AM D. three years ago E. when I was 4 years old. F. By the time I was 4 years

old. G. yet



UPPER TEEN 1 – Card 1_15A


ANSWER KEY:

1. F 2. E 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. G 7. B



UPPER TEEN 1 – Card 1_15B


Vanessa is going to be interviewed for her school paper. Fill in the blanks with the

correct verb tense for each question. 1. _____________ you __________(take) swimming classes when you were a child? 2. We know you usually practice early every morning, but yesterday was a Sunday.

_____________ you _________________ (swim) yesterday at 6:30 in the morning? 3. Three years ago you won the school championship on your very first competition.

How _________________ that _____________________ (feel)? 4. We know you won the school championship when you were twelve, but __________

you __________________ (won) any competitions by the time you were twelve? 5. ______________ you _________ (travel) a lot lately because of these competitions? 6. How _____________ you _________________ (feel) last weekend when you came in

second place? 7. ________________ you ___________________ (decide) yet if you want to be a

professional swimmer?



UPPER TEEN 1 – Card 1_15B


ANSWER KEY:

1. Did you use to take / Did you take

2. Were you swimming

3. did that feel?

4. had you won

5. Have you been traveling

6. did you feel

7. Have you decided





Bruce and Kate were friends when they were 10 years old but they haven’t seen each

other in the last six years. They have just run into each other at a party. Fill in the

blanks in the questions and answers in the interview below: Bruce: Hi Kate. Wow, it _________ 1. (be) a long time since we last met. You look

different. ________ you _______ 2. (work out) lately? You look fantastic. Kate: Thanks. I _______ 3. (take) dance classes. But look at you, you _________ 4.

(change) a lot too. You’re so tall. So, what ______ you _______ 5. (do) these days?

Bruce: Well, I’m still studying at Saint Ellen’s school. But now I _________ 6. (study)

music and ________ 7. (learn) how to play the guitar. How about you? Kate: It’s funny that you asked. Do you remember when we were kids and we

_________ 8. (go) water-skiing at the lake? Yeah, well, now I’m into wakeboarding as a result. I ________ 9. (start) about six months ago when I turned sixteen. Before that my Mom wouldn’t allow me to. So actually, my first time was on my birthday. I _________________ 10. (never / try) it before, but I really loved it.

Bruce: Sounds fantastic. _________ you ___________ 11. (start) competing yet? Kate: No way. I only started this year, and for some of the girls there, by the time they

turned ten, they ________ already ______ 12. (learn) the most amazing maneuvers.

Bruce: So maybe we should go down to the lake some time. Maybe I can learn. I miss

the way we _____________ 13. (hang out) when we were kids. Kate: Sure. I’d like that.





ANSWER KEY:

1. has been

2. have you been working out

3. have been taking

4. have changed

5. have you been doing

6. I’m studying / I’ve been studying

7. I’m learning / I’ve been learning

8. used to go

9. started

10. had never tried

11. Have you started

12. had already learned

13. used to hang out





Bruce and Kate are friends. They made plans to go out last Saturday but it didn’t work

out. Bruce is calling Kate to find out what happened. Fill in the blanks in the questions

and answers in the interview below: Bruce: Hey, Kate, What ______ 1. (happen) to you last Saturday? I _____ 2. (call) your

house around 9 in the morning for us to go out to the lake but no one answered. Kate: At 9 o’clock? Sorry Bruce, but I ________3. (sleep) at 9, that’s why I didn’t

answer the phone. We _______ 4. (go) out last night to this party in the countryside and we ________ 5. (miss) the last train into the city. By the time we got to the train station, the train _________ 6. (already / leave). So we only got home really early in the morning. But, hey, I called you on Saturday at about 11:30 in the morning.

Bruce: Yeah, well I _________ 7. (already / give up) on going to the lake by 11:30. I

thought you ____________ 8. (forgot) about me. At 11:30 I ___________ 9. (swim) at the club.

Kate: I’m so sorry Bruce. Maybe we can try it again this weekend. We ___________

10. (neg. make) plans yet for the weekend, maybe you and I can plan something. Bruce: I’d like that. We ____ 11. (be) such good friends when we were kids, I’d like us

to be good friends again. Kate: Good, so it’s agreed. This weekend we’ll go to the lake. But... um... Bruce, can

we plan for not so early in the morning? I _______ 12. (study) a lot lately. And I ____ 13. (wake) up early every day during the week. So I ______14. (neg. sleep) enough during the week. Do you think we could go a little later on the weekend?





ANSWER KEY:

1. happened

2. called

3. was sleeping

4. went

5. missed

6. had already left

7. had already given up

8. had forgotten

9. was swimming

10. haven’t made

11. used to be

12. have been studying

13. wake

14. haven’t been sleeping




Unit 1 – REJOINDERS

The Cherubs Dating Service puts people together according to their similarities. They

have decided that Ken and Barbie are a perfect match. Match the sentences about Barbie

with the sentences (using rejoinders) about Ken to show how similar the two are.

1. Barbie is from Florida. A. So did Ken.

2. Barbie’s not interested in reading. B. Neither can Ken.

3. Barbie used to watch The Power Puff Girls. C. So is Ken.

4. Barbie can’t speak in public very well. D. Neither has Ken.

5. Barbie has two poodles. E. So has Ken.

6. Barbie has never been to a bookstore. F. Neither does Ken.

7. Barbie has been to many fashion shows. G. So does Ken.

8. Barbie would like to be a model. H. Neither is Ken.

9. Barbie hardly ever goes to the theater. I. So would Ken.





ANSWER KEY:

1. C

2. H

3. A

4. B

5. G

6. D

7. E

8. I

9. F





The Cherubs Dating Service puts people together based on their likeness. The couple

below have an 80% similarity record. Use the rejoinder in parentheses to determine what

they have in common and the two things they don’t have in common.

Fred: Wilma:

1. Fred was born in Bedrock.

2. Fred likes to go bowling.

3. Fred doesn’t like to wake up early.

4. Fred has a dinosaur as a pet.

5. Fred has never left Bedrock.

6. Fred has visited his neighbors many

times for dinner.

7. Fred never used to watch TV when he

was a kid.

8. Fred would like to meet new people.

9. Fred has had lots of different jobs.

10. Fred hardly ever reads books.

1. (So / too) _________.

2. (So / too) _________.

3. (Neither / Either) _______.

4. (So / too) _________.

5. (Neither / Either) _____________.

6. (So / too) _________.

7. (Neither / Either) ____________.

8. (So/ too) _________.

9. (But) ____________.

10. (But) ___________.





ANSWER KEY:

1. So was Wilma / Wilma was too. 2. So does Wilma / Wilma does too. 3. Neither does Wilma / Wilma doesn’t either. 4. So does Wilma / Wilma does too. 5. Neither has Wilma / Wilma hasn’t either. 6. So has Wilma / Wilma has too. 7. Neither did Wilma / Wilma didn’t either. 8. So would Wilma. / Wilma would too. 9. But Wilma hasn’t. 10. But Wilma does.





The Cherubs Dating Service is always putting people together based on their likeness.

Discover how much you have in common with this mystery person from their archives.

Respond to their comments with what is true for you using one of the following: “So /

Too / Either / Neither” or “But.”

Mystery Person: You:

1. This mystery person lives in Sao Paulo. 2. This mystery person is interested in sports. 3. This person likes to watch movies. 4. This person doesn’t like western movies. 5. This person used to watch Japanese cartoons when

he/she was a kid. 6. This person hardly ever watches reality shows. 7. This person has never cheated on a test. 8. This person has a dog. 9. This person has traveled abroad. 10. This person can’t sing very well.

1. ______________. 2. ______________. 3. ______________. 4. ______________. 5. ______________. 6. ______________. 7. ______________. 8. ______________. 9. ______________. 10. ______________.





ANSWER KEY:

(Possible answers according to what is true for you)

1. So do I. / I do too OR But I don’t.

2. So am I / I am too. OR But I’m not.

3. So do I / I do too. OR But I don’t.

4. Neither do I / I don’t either. OR But I do.

5. So did I / I did too. OR But I didn’t.

6. Neither do I/ I don’t either. OR But I do.

7. Neither have I / I haven’t either. OR But I have.

8. So do I / I do too. OR But I don’t.

9. So have I / I have too. OR But I haven’t.

10. Neither can I / I can’t either. OR But I can’t.




Unit 1 – TAG QUESTIONS

Dani and Anna were good friends in school but they haven’t seen each other in a long

time. They meet at a party and they try to remember things about each other. Please fill

in the tags for things these girls said to each other at some time during the party.

Dani: Anna:

1. You love chocolate, ______________? 2. You used to root for Corinthians,

________? 3. You had a dog named Marmaduke,

__________? 4. In school, you hardly ever studied,

_______________? 5. You have lost a lot of weight,

__________? 6. You haven’t gotten married yet,

_______________? 7. You can speak French,

_______________? 8. You aren’t going to disappear again,

________? 9. We will meet again, _____?

1. You are an Aquarius, _____________? 2. We used to sing show tunes a lot,

_________? 3. You used to fight a lot with your sister,

____________? 4. In school, you never got bad grades,

________? 5. And you never had trouble with Math,

_____________? 6. You will be my bridesmaid when I get

married, _______? 7. You have your own architectural firm,

________? 8. You don’t think I’d ever forget you,

_________? 9. You would never forget me,

___________?





ANSWER KEY:

Dani: Anna:

1. don’t you? 2. didn’t you? 3. didn’t you? 4. did you? 5. haven’t you? 6. have you? 7. can’t you? 8. are you? 9. won’t we?

1. aren’t you? 2. didn’t we? 3. didn’t you? 4. did you? 5. did you? 6. won’t you? 7. don’t you? 8. do you? 9. would you?




Unit 1 –TAG QUESTIONS

Johnny is in the office of his high school principal – Mr. Weeds. Please match each

sentence with its tag.

1. Mr. Weeds: “Please, sit down, A. do they? 2. Johnny: “Just leave me alone, B. isn’t it? 3. Mr. Weeds: “You don’t want me to call your mother now, C. isn’t there? 4. Johnny: “Everyone was making, trouble, D. is it? 5. Johnny: “But I’m the only one who gets caught, E. will you? 6. Mr. Weeds: So let’s talk to the rest of your friends, F. won’t you? 7. Johnny: “No, I’m not a snitch. But nobody ever believes me, G. shall we? 8. Mr. Weeds: “You think your teacher is picking on you, H. aren’t I? 9. Johnny: “That’s a possibility, I. don’t they? 10. Mr. Weeds: “You hardly ever pay attention in class, J. do you? 11. Johnny: “That’s not really the point, K. weren’t they? 12. Mr. Weeds: “And you are always talking while your teacher is talking,

L. don’t you?

13. Johnny: “I have never flunked a test, M. do you? 14: Johnny: “I’m a good student, N. aren’t you? 15. Mr. Weeds: “Yes, you are. But I can see that in terms of respect, there is a lot for you to learn,

O. have I?





ANSWER KEY:

1. F

2. E

3. J / M

4. K

5. I

6. G

7. A

8. L

9. B

10. J / M

11. D

12. N

13. O

14. H

15. C





Josie is at a fortuneteller. The fortuneteller is trying to guess things about Josie based on

her crystal ball. Please fill in the tags for the things the fortuneteller asks Josie. 1. Let’s begin, ______________________? 2. Good, now let me see,… you are in love, ____________? 3. But there is something bothering you, _______________? 4. That’s the reason you are here, ________________? 5. No one knows about this relationship, ______________? 6. You hardly ever talk to him in public, ______________? 7. The decision to keep it secret wasn’t yours, __________? 8. You think he has another secret girlfriend, ___________? 9. He has lots of girls hanging around him, _____________? 10. He has never said you were the only one, ____________? 11. You are not giving yourself due value. Stop being such a coward, ____________?

Talk to him about this and you’ll find out what is really in his heart. 12. Ah… but I know… everyone wants to be loved, ______? 13. I know, you don’t want to be rejected, ______________? 14. I’m right about all of this, _______________? 15. Don’t worry, it will all turn out okay – one way or another. Now, let’s talk about

payment, _____________?





ANSWER KEY:

1. shall we?

2. won’t you?

3. aren’t you?

4. isn’t there?

5. isn’t it?

6. do they?

7. do you?

8. was it?

9. don’t you?

10. doesn’t he?

11. has he?

12. will you?

13. don’t they?

14. do you?

15. aren’t I?

16. shall we?




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS Complete the sentences below using so do, so does, do too, does too, or are too.

John Pricilla Bill

wears a uniform � x �

works 8 hours a day � � �

is single x � x is 35 years old � x �

bought a car � � �

likes sports x � �

has kids x � x lives in São Paulo x � x drinks beer � � �

1. John wears a uniform and... 2. Pricilla works 8 hours a day... 3. John isn’t single... 4. Bill is 35 years old... 5. Pricilla bought a car... 6. Bill likes sports... 7. John has no kids... 8. John doesn’t live in S. Paulo... 9. Bill is a man... 10. Pricilla drinks beer ...




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

ANSWER KEY:

1. .... and so does Bill. .... and Bill does too. 2. .... and so do Bill and John. .... and John and Bill do too. 3. .... and neither is Bill. .... and Bill isn’t either. 4. ..... and so is John. ..... and John is too. 5. ..... and so did John and Bill. ..... and John and Bill did too. 6. ..... and so does Pricilla. ..... and Pricilla does too. 7. ...... and neither does Bill. ..... and Bill doesn’t either. 8. ....... and neither does Bill. ...... and Bill doesn’t either. 9. ....... and so is John. ...... and John is too. 10. ...... and so do John and Bill. ...... and John and Bill do too.




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

Tim is on a quiz program. Write his answers using so or neither:

QUIZMASTER: Lions are carnivorous. Tigers? TIM: ___(1)____

QUIZMASTER: Americans have built artificial satellites. The Russians? TIM: ___(2)____

QUIZMASTER: China is a member of the United Nations. England? TIM: ___(3)____

QUIZMASTER: Spain fought a civil war. The United States? TIM: ___(4)____

QUIZMASTER: Chicago has more than two million people. Los Angeles? TIM: ___(5)____

QUIZMASTER: Cubans don’t speak Portuguese. Venezuelans? TIM: ___(6)____

QUIZMASTER: India used to be a British colony. Nigeria? TIM: ___(7)____

QUIZMASTER: Napoleon wasn’t English. Madame Curie? TIM: ___(8)____

QUIZMASTER: Russians haven’t landed on Jupiter. Americans? TIM: ___(9)____




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

ANSWER KEY:

1. So are tigers.

2. So have the Russians.

3. So is England.

4. So did the United States.

5. So does Los Angeles.

6. Neither do Venezuelans.

7. So did Nigeria.

8. Neither was Madame Curie.

9. Neither have Americans.




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

Directions: Write sentences using so or neither. I must go now. (John) So must John. Gordon can’t swim. (Bob) Neither can Bob. Harry wasn’t at home. (Jim) Neither was Jim. Robert went to New York. (Jean) So did Jean.

1. I got a letter. (Peter) 2. Paul went swimming. (Betty) 3. John was here. (Sally) 4. Bob shouldn’t worry. (Jim) 5. Betty saw the film. (Susan) 6. Jim can’t stand Anne. (Don) 7. Paul hasn’t been away. (I) 8. I must stay for a week. (Don) 9. Harry bought a car. (Richard) 10. Harry came early. (my friend) 11. I will be late. (John) 12. Bob didn’t understand. (Jim) 13. I have to go to bed. (Sally) 14. Mary had a party. (David) 15. I haven’t had any tea. (Jim) 16. Sue hasn’t been there yet. (Peter) 17. Sally might be there. (Helen) 18. I wanted to go by air. (Jill) 19. John mustn’t smoke. (Richard) 20. John has caught a cold. (Bob)




Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

ANSWER KEY:

1. So did Peter. 2. So did Betty. 3. So was Sally. 4. Neither should ... 5. So did ... 6. Neither can ... 7. Neither have I. 8. So must ... 9. So did ... 10. So did my friend. 11. So will ... 12. Neither did ... 13. So does ... 14. So did ... 15. Neither has ... 16. Neither has ... 17. So might ... 18. So did ... 19. Neither must ... 20. So has ..



UPPER TEEN 1 – Unit 1_27

Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

Directions: Complete the following conversations. Agree with them affirmatively (so) or

negatively (neither). Ex: I like pizza. SO DO I.

I don't like salad. NEITHER DO I. 1. A: Have you ever eaten Indian food? B: Yes, I have. I love it! A: ____________.

2. A: Have you ever eaten paella? B: No, I haven't. And you? A: ____________.

3. A: I love Italian food. B: ____________.

4. A: I have never been to a fancy restaurant. B: ____________.

5. A: Have you heard of Chef Fancesco Carli from Italy? B: Yes, I have. I am crazy about his dishes. A: ____________.

6. A: I wouldn’t want to spend a lot of money on a simple dish! B: ____________.

7. A: How about having a sandwich for dinner? B: That's OK, but I don't want to go to Macu Duneld's. I hate their hamburgers. A: ____________.

8. A: Did you go out for dinner last night? B: No, I didn't. How about you? A: ____________.

9. A: I am tired of eating pizza every night! B: ____________.

10. A: I wasn't here yesterday. I had lunch with a friend. B: ____________. I went to my mother's for lunch.



UPPER TEEN 1 – Unit 1_27

Unit 1 - REJOINDERS

ANSWER KEY:

1. So do I.

2. Neither have I.

3. So do I.

4. Neither have I.

5. So I am.

6. Neither would I.

7. So do I.

8. Neither did I.

9. So I am.

10. Neither was I.




Unit 1 – PAST PROGRESSIVE x SIMPLE PAST

Complete this story with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses. Use the simple past

or the past progressive.

The Ant and the Grasshopper

In a field one summer's day a Grasshopper (1.hop)____ about, (2.chirp)____ and (3.sing)____ to its heart's content. An Ant (4.pass)____by. He (5.carry)____ along with great toil an ear of corn he (6.take)____ to the nest. "Why not come and chat with me," (7.say)____ the Grasshopper, "instead of toiling and moiling in that way?" "I am helping to lay up food for the winter," (8.reply)____ the Ant, "and recommend you do the same." "Why bother about winter?" (9.laugh)____ the Grasshopper; we have got plenty of food at present." But the Ant (10.go)____ on his way and (11.continue)____ his toil, while the Grasshopper (12.keep on)____ singing. The dark, cold winter (13.arrive)____. One morning when the Ant (14.distribute)____ corn to his friends, he (15.hear)____a knock on the door. He (16.look)____ through the peephole and (17.see)____ the Grasshopper. The Ant (18.smile)____ to himself. “The Grasshopper is probably cold and hungry, but I’m not going to help her. While I (19.work)____ during the summer, she just (20.sit)____ and (21.sing)____. Let her dance now.” The Ant (22.smile-still)____ when he (23.open)____ the door to the Grasshopper, but the smile soon (24.die)____ on his face when he (25.see)____ the Grasshopper dressed in the finest fur, next to a chauffeured limo. “Say, Ant,” (26.say)____ the Grasshopper.” I hope you’ve heard I have become a famous pop singer. I came here today to give you a copy of my new album and bid you farewell. I’m off to Paris now. Bye!”




Unit 1 – PAST PROGRESSIVE x SIMPLE PAST

ANSWER KEY:

1. was hopping 2. chirping 3. singing 4. passed 5. was carrying 6. was taking 7. said 8. replied 9. laughed 10. went 11. continued 12. kept on 13. arrived 14. was distributing 15. heard 16. looked 17. saw 18. smiled 19. was working/worked 20. sat 21. sang 22. was still smiling 23. opened 24. died 25. saw 26. said





Directions: Complete the text below with the correct verb tense: Mother says, “It's a

scandal!”

Craven Road (1.look like)_______ a thousand other roads. But Mrs. Clay

(2.describe)_______ it as “a scandal and a death trap”. She (3.organize)_______ a protest

march.

Her eight year old son, Donald, (4.walk)_______ along Craven Road every day and

(5.cross)_______ it on his way to school. More than 100 other schoolchildren

(6.do)_______ the same thing. The road ____ also (7.use)_______ by heavy lorries and

other motor traffic all day long. Yesterday Donald (8.knock)_______ down by a lorry and

almost (9.kill)_______.

"The road's far too dangerous for children to (10.cross)_______” his mother

(11.say)_______.” (12.there to be)_______ even any traffic lights there! The authorities

(13.know)_______ how dangerous it (14.be)_______ but they never (15.do)_______

anything about it! Two other children (16.knock)_______

down at the same place last month. One of them ____ almost (17.kill)_______.

Mrs. Clay’s son (18.be)_______ in hospital “He (19.suffer)_______ from shock but

luckily no bones (20.break)_______”, a doctor (21.say)_______.





ANSWER KEY:

1. looks like 2. describes 3. is organizing 4. walks 5. crosses 6. do 7. is also used 8. was knocked 9. killed 10. to cross 11. says / said 12. there aren’t 13. know 14. is 15. do 16. were knocked 17. was almost killed 18. is 19. is suffering 20. were broken 21. said




Unit 1 - PAST TENSES

Complete this article taken from a British newspaper with the correct verb form.

The plane ________ (1.be) late and detectives _________ (2. wait) at the airport.

They ________ (3.expect) a valuable parcel of diamonds from South Africa. A few

hours earlier someone ________ (4.tell) the police that thieves _________ (5.try / steal)

the diamonds. When the plane _________ (6.arrive), some of the detectives _________

(7.wait) inside the main building while others _________ (8.wait) on the airfield. Two men

_________ (9.take) the parcel off the plane and __________ (10.carry) it into the Customs

House.

While two detectives _________ (11.keep) guard at the door, two others

___________ (12.open) the parcel. To their surprise, the precious parcel _________

(13.be) full of stones and sand.




Unit 1 - PAST TENSES

ANSWER KEY:

1. was

2. were waiting

3. were expecting

4. had told

5. would try to steal

6. arrived

7. were waiting

8. were waiting

9. took

10. carried

11. were keeping

12. opened

13. was




Unit 1 – VOCABULARY

Complete the following exchanges with so, too, either or neither.

1. – Where do you study English? – I study English at Alumni. – ___ . What class are you in? – I am in Upper Teen 1. – ___ . I am having a great time. Are you in the intensive course? – No, I’m not. – ___ . I don’t have enough time to come to Alumni every day. 2. – What would you like to do when you graduate from high school? – I’d like to travel for a while. – ___ . I would love to take a break before getting into college. 3. – Have you chosen a career yet? – No, I haven’t. – ___ . I’m thinking of taking one of those vocational tests. My father would like me to be a doctor, though. Both my parents are doctors. – ___ my mother, but she has never tried to persuade me to follow her career. 4. – Have you ever been on an exchange program? – No, I haven’t. My best friend went to London last year and just loved it. – I liked it ___ but I hated the food. – ___ my best friend. 5. – How do you like the new girl in our class? – I can’t stand her. – ___ . She is such a show-off. And what’s with the orange hair? I find it outrageous. – ___ . How can anyone choose that hair color?





ANSWER KEY:

1. So do I. (I do too.) / So am I. (I am too.) / Neither am I. (I’m not either.)

2. So would I. (I would too.)

3. Neither have I. (I haven’t either.) / So is

4. too / So did

5. Neither can I. (I can’t either.) / So do I. (I do too.)



peer pressure annoy achieve

join outfit role trash

spoil memory weird trend


Unit 1 - VOCABULARY

Directions: Use the words from the box to fill in the blanks in the sentences bellow. You

may change the word form if necessary.

1. I was really __________________ the way he was behaving.

2. His greatest _____________ was finishing high school at the age of 11.

3. She thinks she can have anything she wants! No wonder. She’s been __________________ by her parents since she was born!

4. Would you like to __________________ the team?

5. He has been dressing __________________ lately.

6. The teacher suspects that her student has been getting strongly influenced by ________________. She had never expected him to act the way he did.

7. You were wearing a nice ________________ at the party.

8. Short hair has become so popular! It’s so ____________!

9. What a ________________ event! I’ll never forget it!

10. I didn’t like the ____________ I got at the school play. I wish I were Juliet, not her maid.




Unit 1 - VOCABULARY

ANSWER KEY:

1. annoyed by

2. achievement

3. spoiled

4. join

5. weirdly

6. peer pressure

7. outfit

8. trendy

9. memorable

10. role




Unit 1 – WORD FORMS

Complete the sentences with the correct form of each word.

1. She ___________________ travel this weekend, but she ended up staying home. (intend)

2. My girlfriend showed up at my door in a _____________ outfit. (trash)

3. The school administration was _____________ for that. (blame)

4. There was no need to get all ________________ for the event. (dress up)

5. She wondered if he did all that moving around just _____________ his obviously expensive suit. (show off)

6. Sheila is such a _______________ girl. She thinks she’s the most important being on the face of the Earth. (spoil)

7. That was one of the most ________________________ gestures I had ever seen in my life. (memory)

8. We must __________________ the good points in the essay. (highlight)

9. Bart is not a difficult person _____________________ with. (get along)

10. These girls are ridiculous! They talk about nothing but _______________ clothing. (trend)

11. I believe there’s a serious reason for him to act _____________ since last month. (weird)




Unit 1 – WORD FORMS

ANSWER KEY:

1. intended to

2. trashy

3. to blame

4. dressed up

5. to show off

6. spoiled

7. memorable

8. highlight

9. to get along

10. trendy

11. weirdly




Unit 1 - VOCABULARY

Circle the option that best fits each of the following sentences:

1. I didn’t recognize Ann when I saw her at the party. She was all dressed up/dressed

in/dressed.

2. That was a memory/memorable/memorably act.

3. We took along/came along/got along with each other the first time we met.

4. I pretended/intended/proved to give them the money, but I didn’t.

5. Stop complaining about me! You are always spotting/highlighting/blaming my mistakes.

6. Being spoiled during your childhood can lead you to image-conscious/self-

conscious/well-conscious behavior and distortions.

7. He likes to pretend that he’s someone else. At school, he’s always playing papers/roles/characters.

8. Teenagers are always looking for the latest trends. They are constantly changing their visuals/looks/hairs.

9. I used to feel out of time/home/place at school, as I was always the only one who didn’t have a partner for the prom.

10. Don’t worry about Harry’s behavior. He’s just a spilled/spotted/spoiled boy.




Unit 1 - VOCABULARY

ANSWER KEY:

1. dressed up

2. memorable

3. got along

4. intended

5. highlighting

6. self-conscious

7. roles

8. looks

9. place

10. spoiled




Unit 2 - GERUND USED AFTER CERTAIN VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS

Directions: Answer the questions using a verb phrase.

Situation: You are being interviewed.

A: What do you enjoy doing? B: __________________________________. A: What’s something you’re good at? B: __________________________________. A: What do you have a hard time doing? B: __________________________________. A: When you’re far from home, what do you miss? B: __________________________________. A: What are you looking forward to doing this year? B: __________________________________. A: Thank you very much for answering my questions.




Unit 2 - GERUND USED AFTER CERTAIN VERBS AND PREPOSITIONS

ANSWER KEY:

Students should answer the questions using a gerund.




Unit 2 - GERUND USED AFTER CERTAIN VERBS

Directions: Fill in the blanks with the verbs in parentheses.

Situation: You play chess very well. Your friend wants to know about it.

A: How long have you been playing chess?

B: Well, I’ve been playing it for some years.

A: And do you really like ________ (1.play) it?

B: Oh, definitely! I enjoy ________ (2.play) chess more than anything else. It’s a very

difficult game. It requires concentration and _________ (3.practice) a lot. I practice

________ (4.do) chess exercises almost every day: You won’t believe it, but I miss

_________ (5.have) someone to play with on the weekends. Actually, I have always

had trouble ________ (6.learn) any sport. Maybe that’s why I like chess so much. I’m

good at it. Right now, I’m looking forward to ________ (7.participate) in the chess

championship we’ll have at my school.




Unit 2 - GERUND USED AFTER CERTAIN VERBS

ANSWER KEY:

1. playing

2. playing

3. practicing

4. doing

5. having

6. learning

7. participating




Unit 2 - BE USED TO (PRESENT & PAST)

Directions: Use TO BE USED TO in the correct tense.

Remember to use the correct structure: BE USED TO + (-ing Verb)

Ex: He is used to living in a hot climate. He was used to working very late when he was younger.

1. Corina ____________ (get up) at 7:00.

2. Meire ____________ (play) the piano when she was younger.

3. Miriam _____________ (live) in São Paulo.

4. Angela _____________ (make) xerox copies for the teachers.

5. I ___________ (go) to Playcenter when I was younger.

6. He ___________ (have) tennis lessons every Friday last year.




Unit 2 - BE USED TO (PRESENT & PAST)

ANSWER KEY:

1. is used to getting up

2. was used to playing

3. is used to living

4. is used to making

5. was used to going

6. was used to having




Unit 2 - BE USED TO

Directions: Fill in the blank with “be used to” and the verb in parentheses.

1. Juan is from Mexico. He _______ (be) hot weather. He _______ (be/neg.) cold

weather.

1. Alice was born and raised in Chicago. She _______ (live) in a big city.

2. We do a lot of exercises in class. We _______ (do) exercises.

3. Spiro is from Greece. He _______ (eat) Greek food. He _______ (eat) American

food.

4. I always get up around 6:00 a.m. I ________ (get up) early. I_______ (sleep) late.




Unit 2 - BE USED TO

ANSWER KEY:

1. is used to / isn’t used to

2. is used to living

3. are used to doing

4. is used to eating / isn’t used to eating

5. am used to getting up / am not used to sleeping




Unit 2 - BE USED TO

Directions: Fill in the blanks with be used to and the verbs in parentheses.

1. I _________ (go) to school at 7:30 am.

2. Carol studied very hard for her test. It was worth it because she got a 10. She

__________ (cheat-neg.).

3. A: __________ (go) to the doctor’s three times a year.

B: Only three times a year? __________ (go) six times a year.

4. A: I ________ (eat) apples when I was a kid. _________ (you - eat) apples, too?

B: No, I wasn’t.




Unit 2 - BE USED TO

ANSWER KEY:

1. am used to going

2. isn’t used to cheating

3. a. I’m used to going

b. I’m used to going

4. a. was used to eating

b. Were you used to eating




Unit 2 - BE USED TO

Directions: Write sentences about their daily routines. Use the expression BE USED TO

+ VERB to express habits. If the square is not checked (��), the sentence should be

negative. Situation: Dave and Frank are talking about their daily routines.

FRANK: DAVE:

�� gets up at 6:00A.M. �� Walks the dog every morning �� exercises before breakfast �� goes running every afternoon

has a big breakfast watches TV in the morning

Begin with : Frank is ______________________________. Dave is _______________________________.




Unit 2 - BE USED TO

ANSWER KEY:

Frank is used to getting up at 6:00 a.m.

Frank is used to exercising before breakfast.

Frank isn’t used to having a big breakfast.

Dave is used to walking the dog every morning.

Dave is used to going running every afternoon.

Dave isn’t used to watching TV in the morning.




Unit 2 – VERBS FOLLOWED BY GERUNDS OR INFINITIVES

Choose the best alternative to complete the sentences below: 1. I can't afford buying / to buy a new car.

2. My Dad decided moving / to move to France.

3. My brother refused to do / doing what my parents asked him.

4. Do you feel like to go/ going to the mall?

5. I can't stand to do / doing tests.

6. I promise to keep / keeping your secret.

7. I want to travel/travelling to the beach in the summer.

8. Would you like having / to have lunch with me?

9. My father gave up to smoke / smoking last month.

10. My sister enjoys to listen /listening to music every day.

11. I don't mind to get up/getting up early.

12. Nancy has just finished to do /doing her Math homework.

13. My parents warned me not to be / not being late from the party.

14. I avoid to stay/staying under the sun because I'm too pale.

15. My friends like to watch / watching Sony TV series.





ANSWER KEY:

1. to buy

2. to move

3. to do

4. going

5. to do / doing

6. to keep

7. to travel

8. to have

9. smoking

10. listening

11. getting up

12. doing

13. not to be

14. staying

15. to watch / watching




Unit 2 – VERBS FOLLOWED BY GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

Complete the sentences below with one of the verbs from the box in the gerund or

infinitive.

WASH GO OUT HELP TALK DO ACCEPT STAY LISTEN APPLY ANSWER

1. He tried to avoid (1)____________________ my question. 2. The students offered (2)_________________ with the party decoration. 3. I enjoy (3)__________________ to rock and rap. 4. I considered (4)_________________________ for the job but later I decided not

(5)___________ it. 5. Have you finished (6)__________________ your hair yet? 6. I don't mind (7)_____________________ on the phone. 7. We all hate (8)__________________ tests at school. 8. My sister refused (9)___________________ home on the weekend, because she wanted

(10)_____________ with her friends.




Unit 2 – VERBS FOLLOWED BY GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

ANSWER KEY:

1. answering

2. to help

3. listening

4. applying

5. to accept

6. washing

7. talking

8. to do / doing

9. to stay

10. to go out




Unit 2 – VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVES WITH AN OBJECT BEFORE IT

Complete the sentences for each situation:

1. Jane: Lock the door, please. Bob: OK. She told ________________________________________. 2. Peter and Nancy: Why don't you come and stay with us for a few days? Rick: Yes, I'd love to. They invited _____________________________________. 3. Mom: Be careful! Son: Don't worry. I will. She warned _____________________________________. 4. Teacher: Study hard. I'm sure you’ll make it. Paula: OK. I'll try my best. The teacher encouraged ___________________________. 5. Mom: Don’t forget to take your sweater. It's cold. Daughter: OK Mom, thanks. Mom reminded __________________________________. 6. Parents: Be home at midnight or you'll be grounded!!! Betty: Ok I'll be home on time after the party. They forced _____________________________________.




Unit 2 – VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVES WITH AN OBJECT BEFORE IT

ANSWER KEY:

1. him to lock the door

2. him to stay with them for a few days

3. him to be careful

4. her to study hard

5. her not to forget to take her sweater

6. her to be home at midnight




Unit 2 – VERBS FOLLOWED BY A PREPOSITION + GERUNDS

Complete the story with a preposition and the verb in brackets in the correct form:

Maryann has always dreamed (1)___________________ (LIVE) in the USA. So she

constantly insisted (2)___________ (GO). She decided to send information to several

schools in the States to see if she could succeed (3)_____________(GET) a scholarship or

a chance to go. Her parents worried (4)________ (LET) her go, because she is very young.

Finally she received a letter from a school in Florida approving her as a student. They

offered her a scholarship and she was completely excited. Now she's looking forward

(5)______________(SPEND) some time there. And I guess her parents don't blame

themselves anymore (6)___________ (SEND) her there. They are even thinking

(7)______________ (VISIT) her during her vacations.




Unit 2 – VERBS FOLLOWED BY A PREPOSITION + GERUNDS

ANSWER KEY:

1. of living

2. on going

3. in getting

4. about letting

5. to spending

6. for sending

7. of visiting




Unit 2 – VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVES WITH/WITHOUT OBJECTS

Complete the sentences using the verbs in parentheses. Use an object pronoun (him, her,

you, us, it, them) whenever necessary.

1. My parents encouraged ________(STUDY) hard at school. 2. Susan asked __________________(HELP) her with her math exercises. 3. My mom forced _______________(MAKE) my bed and clean my room. 4. My friend warned ____________(NOT/TRUST) strangers. 5. I was invited _________________(COME) to the party. 6. Natty was asked _________________(BE) home on time. 7. I expect ______________(CALL) me any time now. 8. We are allowed _____________(EAT) to eat in our rooms. 9. My grandma never allows ______________(STAY) up late. 10. I refused ____________________(TAKE CARE) of my little sister.




Unit 2 – VERBS FOLLOWED BY INFINITIVES WITH/WITHOUT OBJECTS

ANSWER KEY:

1. me to study 2. me to help 3. me to make 4. me not to trust 5. to come 6. to be 7. him/her to call me 8. to eat 9. us/me to stay up 10. to take care of




Unit 2 – ADJECTIVES FOLLOWED BY PREPOSITIONS

Write the correct preposition after each adjective.

ON IN WITH ABOUT BY AT OF FOR

1. dependent ________________

2. interested ________________

3. annoyed ________________________

4. afraid ___________________________

5. serious _________________________

6. late _____________________________

7. proud __________________________

8. good ___________________________

9. allergic ________________________

10. ready __________________________

11. mad __________________________

12. fed up _________________________

13. famous ________________________

14. satisfied _______________________

15. annoyed _______________________




Unit 2 – ADJECTIVES FOLLOWED BY PREPOSITIONS

ANSWER KEY:

1. on

2. in

3. by

4. of

5. about

6. for

7. of

8. at

9. to

10. for

11. at

12. with

13. for

14. with

15. by




Unit 2 – ADJECTIVES + PREPOSITIONS + GERUNDS

Complete the blanks in the dialogue with the correct preposition and a verb when

necessary.

Phil: Aren't you fed up (1)____________ your math classes? Mel: No. I'm really interested (2)__________ (study) math. Why are you so annoyed

(3)________ the classes? Phil: Well, I think I am hopeless (4)______________ (understand) algebra. Mel: Don't get mad (5)___________ your teacher, then. I'm famous (6)__________

(give) the best math help at school. I'll be your tutor!!!!! Phil: Okay. You may be good (7)_____________ math but you don't have to show off,

do you? Mel: I'm sorry. Are you ready (8)______________ your review classes? Phil: Yes, Mel. I'm serious (9)__________ (study) hard. Let's start. Mel: Good. I just hope you don't get too dependent (10)___________me. You must

study alone too. Phil: Just tell me what to do. I’m pretty useless (11)________________ (organize)

myself. Mel: Relax! When we finish, you will be proud (12)_______yourself. Phil: Thanks.




Unit 2 – ADJECTIVES + PREPOSITIONS + GERUNDS

ANSWER KEY:

1. with 2. in studying 3. by 4. at understanding 5. at 6. for giving 7. at 8. for 9. about studying 10. on 11. at organizing 12. of




Unit 2 – ADJECTIVES + INFINITIVES

Use the list of verbs below to complete the blanks with the correct form:

SHOUT BE GIVE GET WEAR KISS TRAVEL MAKE TALK CHEAT

1. I think it's okay ____________________ jeans to Tom’s party. It's supposed to be

really casual. 2. Don't you think it's important ____________ there on time? 3. It's not simple ______________to boys. Don't you think so? 4. Do you find it embarrassing _____________ someone in front of your friends? 5. It's nice ________________ Christmas presents. 6. It's not fair __________________ on tests. 7. I think it's fun ________________ abroad. 8. It's very impolite ________________ at your parents. 9. I guess it's quite easy _______________ friends at school. 10. Don't worry. It's fine __________nervous on your first date.




Unit 2 – ADJECTIVES + INFINITIVES

ANSWER KEY:

1. to wear 2. to be 3. to talk 4. to kiss 5. to get 6. to cheat 7. to travel 8. to shout 9. to make 10. to get




Unit 2 – VERBS + HELP/LET/MAKE

Complete the situations with LET MAKE or HELP, an object and a verb.

1. In my opinion, older brothers or sisters should (a)________________ (their little brothers / do homework). They should also (b)_________________ (neg. / obj. / get into trouble).

1. Kids should always try (c)__________________ (their parents / take care of the house).

They shouldn't (d)_______________ (obj. / lose their tempers). 2. Husbands should (e)_____________ (their wives / do the housework) and take care of

the kids. Women shouldn't (f)______________ (their husbands / shy away) from their responsibilities.

3. Teachers should (g)_________________ (neg. / students / cheat) on tests. They should

(h)____________ (obj. / do) their homework and study. She should also (i)______________ (obj.) with their doubts.

4. When you walk your dog, you should (j)_____________ (keep the city clean) by

picking up his mess. You shouldn't (k)______________ (other people / do) that for you.




Unit 2 – VERBS + HELP/LET/MAKE

ANSWER KEY:

a. help their little brothers (to) do homework

b. not let them get into trouble

c. to help their parents (to) take care of the house

d. make them lose their tempers

e. help their wives (to) do the housework

f. let their husbands shy away

g. not let students cheat

h. make them do

i. help them

j. help (to) keep the city clean

k. make other people do




Unit 2 – GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

1. I love _____________ to the movies. (go) 2. I can't stand _______________ criticized. (be) 3. Can you keep your eyes open for a minute without _________________? (blink) 4. I always brush my teeth after ____________. (eat) 5. I invited John _________________ to Rio with us. (come) 6. I have just finished _________ my test. I'm free to go now. (write) 7. People aren't allowed ________________ here. If you do, you'll probably get a ticket.

(park) 8. Bob is good at _______________ math problems. (solve) 9. My sister is crazy about __________ chocolate. When she starts, she can't stop. (eat) 10. It's important _____________books. They help you learn a lot of vocabulary. (read) 11. I'm really excited about ______________ to the beach. (go) 12. I usually avoid ______________ too many sweets because I'm always on a diet. (eat) 13. My friends enjoy ________________ to the mall. (go) 14. We all spend a lot of time ________________ homework and studying for tests. (do) 15. This project involves __________ a lot of research. (do) 16. I want ____________ how to play the guitar. (learn) 17. I was forced _________________ my room. (clean) 18. The teacher told us ___________ from the blackboard. (copy)




Unit 2 – GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES

ANSWER KEY:

1. to go/going

2. to be/being

3. blinking

4. eating

5. to come

6. write

7. to park

8. solving

9. eating

10. to read

11. going

12. eating

13. going

14. doing

15. doing

16. to learn

17. to clean

18. to copy




Unit 3 - PRESENT UNREAL CONDITIONAL

Directions: Answer the questions: 1. What would you do if you won the lottery?

If_________________________________ 2. If you were the mayor of São Paulo, what would you do to improve our situation?

If_________________________________ 3. What would you be doing if you weren’t here right now?

If_________________________________ 4. If Sting were standing in front of you, what would you do?

If_________________________________

5. What would your parents do if you flunked Upper Teen 1? If_________________________________

6. What would you do if your mother dyed her hair pink?

If_________________________________ 7. Where would you like to live if you didn’t live in São Paulo?

If_________________________________ 8. Would the world be better if we didn’t cut down so many trees?

If_________________________________





ANSWER KEY:

Any answer is O.K. as long as they use the unreal conditional (Pres.)

1. If I won the lottery , I would...

2. If I were the mayor of São Paulo, I would...

3. If I weren’t here right now, I would...

4. If Sting were standing in front of me, I would...

5. If I flunked Upper Teen 1, my parents would...

6. If my mother dyed her hair pink, I would...

7. If I didn’t live in São Paulo, I would like to...

8. If we didn’t cut down so many trees, the world would...





Situation: Your friend and you are talking about different professions and what would

you do if you were a professional in that area.

Directions: Write IF Sentences to say what you would do if you were one of these

professionals. Use the words in parentheses to build up your sentences.

1. A: Are you a pianist? B: No. If _______, ________ (give concerts) around the world.

2. A: Are you a photographer? B: No. If _______, __________ (photograph) the top models in fashion.

3. A: Are you a pilot?

B: No. If _______, __________ (fly) the Concorde. 4. A: Are you a secretary?

B: Thank God I’m not. If ________, ________ (have to) type reports every day.

5. A: Are you a movie star? B: No. If _________, __________ (like) to be directed by Steven Spielberg.





ANSWER KEY:

1. If I were a pianist, I would give concerts around the world.

2. If I were a photographer, I would photograph the top models in fashion.

3. If I were a pilot, I would fly the Concorde.

4. If I were a secretary, I would have to type reports every day.

5. If I were a movie star, I would like to be directed by Steven Spielberg.



UPPER TEEN 1 – Card 3_03 Unit 3 - PRESENT UNREAL CONDITIONAL

Situation: Your friend is telling you some problems he / she has. You give him/her some

advice.

Directions: Below are the problems your friend has mentioned. Write down your advice.

Start your sentence with “If I were you,...”

1. A: I have personal problem. B: If I ____________, ___________________. 1.talk to your mom

2. A: I need U$1000 urgently. B: If I ____________, ___________________. 2.get a loan

3. A: I feel sick. B: If I ____________, ___________________. 3.go home and rest

4. A: I saw a car accident a few minutes ago. B: If I ____________, ___________________. 4.call the police

5. A: Someone robbed my apartment. B: If I _____________, ___________________. 5.report it to the police



UPPER TEEN 1 – Card 3_03 Unit 3 - PRESENT UNREAL CONDITIONAL

ANSWER KEY:

1. If I were you, I would talk to my mom.

2. If I were you, I would get a loan.

3. If I were you, I would go home and rest.

4. If I were you, I would call the police.

5. If I were you, I would report it to the police.



UPPER TEEN 1 - Card 3_04 Unit 3 - PRESENT UNREAL CONDITIONAL

Directions: Complete the sentences using the Present Unreal Conditional. 1. I don’t have a pen, but if ________, I _________ you. (lend)

2. He is busy right now, but if ________, he ________ us.(help)

3. I don’t have enough money, but if ________, __________ that book. (buy)

4. The weather is cold today, but if _________, __________ swimming. (go)

5. I’m not a good cook, but if _________, __________ my own meals. (make)

6. I have to go to class this afternoon, but if ________, ________ downtown with you. (go)



UPPER TEEN 1 - Card 3_04 Unit 3 - PRESENT UNREAL CONDITIONAL

ANSWER KEY:

1. I did, I would lend it to you.

2. he weren’t , he would help us.

3. I did, I would buy that book.

4. it weren’t, I would go swimming.

5. I were, I would make my own meals.

6. I didn’t, I would go downtown with you.




Unit 3 – ARTICLES

Directions: Fill in the blanks with “a” or “an.”

Holly goes to college: Part One

Holly is interested in going to __________1. university near home.

She lives in __________2. quiet neighborhood in Florida.

She is thinking of going to Alligator College but they have __________3. ugly

campus and she’d like to study in __________4. place that has __________5. attractive

campus.

On the other hand, Alligator College has __________6. old church at its center

which is quite beautiful.

Another problem with Alligator College is that she would also have to take

__________7. one-hour trip by train every day to go to college.

She likes Alligator College though because it is __________8. informal

university and Holly spent the last four years studying at __________9. high school that

was so formal that she even had to wear __________10. uniform and take __________11.

apple to school for the teacher once a week.




Unit 3 – ARTICLES

ANSWER KEY:

1. a

2. a

3. an

4. a

5. an

6. an

7. a

8. an

9. a

10. a

11. an




Unit 3 – ARTICLES

Directions: Fill in the blanks with “a” or “an.” Holly goes to college: Part Two

Holly is looking for __________1. interesting university, near home, where she

can continue her studies.

She is thinking of going to Alligator College - __________2. small university near

her home.

Alligator College has __________3. unique philosophy. It is __________4. liberal

college with __________5. elegant but informal posture to it.

Holly still has __________6. year to decide where she wants to go.

She is thinking of majoring in business because she has __________7. good head

for numbers and she also has __________8. burning ambition for making money.

She is also thinking of getting a minor in French because she knows she has

__________9. ear for languages.

She knows she has to have __________10. SAT* score of 90 % or better to go to

Alligator College so she has to study if she wants to be __________11. freshman there

next year.

She is looking forward to having __________12. wonderful year.

After she finishes her degree, she is thinking of continuing her studies and getting

____________13. MBA.

She is also thinking of getting __________14. Ph.D. in the future so when she is

older she can retire and just keep teaching.

*SAT – college entrance exam in the United States – a little like the Brazilian vestibular.




Unit 3 – ARTICLES

ANSWER KEY:

1. an

2. a

3. a

4. a

5. an

6. a

7. a

8. a

9. an

10. an

11. a

12. a

13. an

14. a




Unit 3 – ARTICLES

Here are some things that Holly believes in. Fill in the blanks with “a”, “an”, “the” or

“∅∅∅∅.”

Holly’s Philosophy of Life: Part One “___________1. Life is too short. Live it fully.” “___________2. Love is the most important thing in our lives.” “___________3. Time never stops. It is the second most important thing in our lives. Don’t waste ___________4. time.” “___________5. summer love never lasts.” “If at first you don’t succeed, try ___________6. second time. But after trying for ___________7. fifth time, you might consider revising your tactics or giving up.” “___________8. bird in the hand is better than two birds in the bush. However, ___________9. bird you catch never sings as nicely as ___________10. birds in the bush.” “There are lots of ___________11. fish in the sea, but ___________12. fish you like best may not see you in the middle of so many. Be ___________13. unique fish, so your fish will see you and you won’t end up with ___________14. ugly, old fish.”




Unit 3 – ARTICLES

ANSWER KEY:

1. ∅

2. ∅

3. ∅

4. ∅

5. A

6. a

7. the

8. A

9. the

10. the

11. ∅

12. the

13. a

14. an




Unit 3 – ARTICLES

Here are some things that Holly believes in. Fill in the blanks with “a”, “an”, “the” or

“∅∅∅∅.”

Holly’s Philosophy of Life: Part Two “Cherish the smell of ___________1. grass after it rains. Cherish the small things. ” “___________2. grass is always greener on the other side of the fence.” “Remember that ___________3. rose has ___________4. thorns, so even if ___________5. rose you are looking at is beautiful, you should not forget ___________6. thorns it may have.” “___________7. Money can’t buy you ___________8. happiness, but ___________9. money you earn can make you happy and proud.” “Always be ___________10. honest person, always be ___________11. humble person. But if you are proud of something, be humbly, honestly proud. You will not be ___________12. arrogant person if you are only admitting ___________13. talents that you have. It is ___________14. honest thing to do. A lot of people would like to have ___________15. special talent. Honor yours.”




Unit 3 – ARTICLES

ANSWER KEY:

1. ∅

2. The

3. a

4. ∅

5. the

6. the

7. ∅

8. ∅

9. the

10. an

11. a

12. an

13. the

14. an

15. a




Unit 3 – ARTICLES

Fill in the blanks with “a”, “an”, “the”, or “∅∅∅∅”.”

Harold’s Student Exchange Program

Harold is thinking of studying abroad for ___________1. year. He would like to

go on ___________2. one-year exchange program to __________3. Italy. At the moment,

Harold lives in ___________4. United States. He chose ___________5. Italy for many

reasons. The first reason was ___________6. language. He wants to learn how to speak

___________7. foreign language, and he likes the way Italian sounds. Harold likes to study

___________8. languages and Italian is his favorite.

The second reason for choosing ___________9. Italy is because he wants to live in

___________10. hot and beautiful place. He doesn’t think they have ___________11. ugly

towns or cities in Italy so that’s where he would like to go. He’s afraid that if he goes to

another country, he might end up in ___________12. ugly town somewhere. He also

wanted to study in a country that had ___________13. older culture or history.

___________14. culture of ___________15. Italians is different from ___________16.

culture of ___________17. Americans in many ways and Harold thinks he can learn a lot

from this.

Harold thinks ___________18. life he will lead in Italy will be extremely interesting.

Harold has ___________19. adventurous nature and he loves to take ___________20.

trips. He thinks it’s because his mother always says that “___________21. life is too

short.” So this year he wants to study abroad. He thinks he will have ___________22.

unique experience in ___________23. Italy. He thinks it will be ___________24.

experience of a life-time.




Unit 3 – ARTICLES

ANSWER KEY:

1. a 2. a

3. ∅ 4. the

5. ∅ 6. the 7. a

8. ∅

9. ∅ 10. a

11. ∅ 12. an 13. an 14. The 15. the 16. the 17. the 18. the 19. an

20. ∅

21. ∅ 22. a

23. ∅ 24. the




Unit 3 – CONDITIONALS

Harold is in his last year of high school and he has a decision to make. He has to decide

what extra-curricular courses to take to make his college applications look better. Below

are some possibilities:

- Take up a Sports Activity - Learn a Musical Instrument

- Do Volunteer Work - Join the Student Government

– Become Class President

Help Harold make a decision. Write out the sentences below considering each

possibility. 1. If / Harold / take up a sports activity, he / have difficulties at first / because he isn’t very

good at sports. 2. If / Harold / take up a sports activity, he / get in shape. 3. If / Harold / take up a sports activity, he / be able to / travel with the team and miss

class. 4. If / Harold / learn / a musical instrument, he / probably / do well / because he has a good

ear. 5. If / Harold / decide / to learn / a musical instrument, it / take / some time / for him / to

get good at it. 6. If / Harold / learn / a musical instrument, he / be / popular with the girls. 7. If / Harold / decide / to do / volunteer work, he / feel happy for helping other people. 8. Harold / make a difference in the world if / he / decide / to do / volunteer work. 9. If / Harold / do / volunteer work, he / have to / wake up early on Saturday mornings. 10. Harold / make a lot of friends if / he / join / the student government. 11. If / Harold / become / class president, he / have to / organize a lot of parties and he /

have a lot of fun. 12. Harold / get really tired if / he / have to / organize parties every week. 13. Harold / sometimes / have to / miss recess if / he / become / class president.





ANSWER KEY:

1. If Harold takes up a sports activity, he will have difficulties at first because he isn’t very good at sports.

2. If Harold takes up a sports activity, he will get in shape. 3. If Harold takes up a sports activity, he will be able to travel with the team and miss

class. 4. If Harold learns a musical instrument, he will probably do well because he has a

good ear. 5. If Harold decides to learn a musical instrument, it will take some time for him to

get good at it. 6. If Harold learns a musical instrument, he will be popular with the girls. 7. If Harold decides to do volunteer work, he will feel happy for helping other people. 8. Harold will make a difference in the world if he decides to do volunteer work. 9. If Harold does volunteer work, he will have to wake up early on Saturday

mornings. 10. Harold will make a lot of friends if he joins the student government. 11. If Harold becomes class president, he will have to organize a lot of parties and he

will have a lot of fun. 12. Harold will get really tired if he has to organize parties every week. 13. Harold will sometimes have to miss recess if he becomes class president.





Harold and Greg both like Holly. But Greg and Holly are in the same volunteer group

and are good friends, while Harold is on the swim team and doesn’t know Holly very

well. Besides, Greg is very outgoing and Harold is extremely shy. Greg is considering

asking Holly out, while Harold only dreams about the possibility. Below are some cues

for what each one is thinking. Use the cues to form sentences.

Greg is thinking: Harold is thinking:

1. If / I / get / a chance, I / invite / Holly / to go to the movies with me tonight.

2. If / she / accept / my invitation, I / take

her to a scary movie. 3. If she / (neg.) accept my invitation, I / be

/ sad, but I / (neg.) give up. 4. If she / say / she can’t go out with me, I /

try to make her like me slowly. 5. I / send her / some of the nicest

chocolates and flowers I can find if / she / say she likes chocolates and flowers.

6. If / she / continue / to say “no” to my

invitations, I / have to / give up. 7. But if she / say / “yes” to dating me, I /

be / very happy.

1. If / I / have / a chance, I / invite / Holly / to go to the movies with me tonight.

2. If / she / accept / my invitation, I / take

her to a romantic movie. 3. If she / (neg.) accept my invitation, I /

be / heartbroken. 4. If she / say / she couldn’t go out with

me, I / try to make her like me slowly. 5. I / send / her the best chocolates and

flowers in the world if / I / can afford / them.

6. If / she / continue / to say “no” to my

invitations, I / have to / find another way into her heart

7. But if she / say / “yes” to dating me, I /

be / the happiest guy on earth.





ANSWER KEY:

Greg is thinking: Harold is thinking:

1. If I get a chance, I will invite Holly to go to the movies with me tonight.

2. If she accepts my invitation, I will take

her to a scary movie. 3. If she doesn’t accept my invitation, I will

be sad, but I won’t give up. 4. If she says she can’t go out with me, I will

try to make her like me slowly. 5. I will send her some of the nicest

chocolates and flowers I can find if she says she likes chocolates and flowers.

6. If she continues to say “no” to my

invitations, I will have to give up. 7. But if she says “yes” to dating me, I will

be very happy.

1. If I had a chance, I would invite Holly to go to the movies with me tonight.

2. If she accepted my invitation, I would

take her to a romantic movie. 3. If she didn’t accept my invitation, I

would be heartbroken. 4. If she said she couldn’t go out with me,

I would try to make her like me slowly. 5. I would send her the best chocolates and

flowers in the world if I could afford them.

6. If she continued to say “no” to my

invitations, I would have to find another way into her heart.

7. But if she said “yes” to dating me, I

would be the happiest guy on earth.




Unit 3 – CONDITIONALS / REGRETS

Harold had to choose an extra-curricular activity to do during his last year of high

school and he chose swimming and being the class president instead of doing volunteer

work because he didn’t want to wake up early on Saturdays – and the volunteer group

meets early on Saturdays.

He made his decision in a hurry and now he discovered that the girl he really likes –

Holly – is in the volunteer group. He regrets his decision. Fill in the blanks for Harold’s

thoughts. 1. If I ___________ (neg. / be) so worried about waking up early on Saturday morning, I

___________ (join) the volunteer group that Holly is in. 2. I _________ (join) the volunteer group for sure if I _______ (know) that Holly was in

it. 3. I ________________ (be) willing to wake up at any time if someone _____________

(tell) me that Holly was in the volunteer group. 4. If I _____________ (take) my time to decide on an extracurricular activity, maybe I

________________ (decide) to join the volunteer group anyway. 5. Even if Holly _____________ (neg. / join) the volunteer group, I think I

______________ (enjoy) being a part of it. 6. Besides enjoying personal satisfaction, I _____________ (neg. / miss) the opportunity

of getting close to Holly if I _______________ (have) a more generous attitude when I made my decision.

7. I _______________ (have) an opportunity to experience complete satisfaction, if I

_______________ (neg. / make) such a selfish decision.




Unit 3 – CONDITIONALS / REGRETS

ANSWER KEY:

1. hadn’t been / would have joined

2. would have joined / had known

3. would have been willing / had told

4. had taken / would have decided

5. hadn’t joined / would have enjoyed

6. wouldn’t have missed / had had

7. would have had / hadn’t made





Harold had to choose an extra-curricular activity to do during his senior year and he

chose swimming and being the class president instead of doing volunteer work - because

he didn’t want to wake up early on Saturdays and the volunteer group meets early on

Saturdays.

Now he discovered that the girl he really likes – Holly – is in the volunteer group. What’s

worse is that Greg, another guy who likes her is there also. Fill in the blanks for

Harold’s thoughts: 1. If I ____________ (neg. / hate) waking up early in the mornings, I ___________

(choose) joining the volunteer group for sure. 2. If I ___________ (know) that both Greg and Holly were going to be in the volunteer

group together, I ____________ (be) willing to wake up at any hour of the morning – I can’t let him get close to her.

3. If Holly __________ (neg. / be) beautiful, Greg __________ (be) interested. 4. Greg _________ (neg. / join) the volunteer group if someone ____________ (neg. /

tell) him that Holly was going to be there. 5. I ___________ (join) the volunteer group for sure – even without Holly if it _______

(neg. / be) so early in the morning on Saturdays. 6. I __________________(neg. / be) so worried if Greg _____________ (be) so good-

looking. 7. I ______________ (neg. / be) so miserable now if I ________________ (follow) my

heart and just decided to do the volunteer work in spite of waking up early. 8. I ____________ (be) much happier now if I ___________ (neg. / be) so lazy when I

was thinking of my decision. 9. I ______________ (do) things differently if I _______ (know) all of this before I had to

make my decision.





ANSWER KEY:

1. didn’t hate/ would have chosen

2. had known / would have been

3. weren’t / wouldn’t be

4. wouldn’t have joined / hadn’t told

5. would have joined / hadn’t been

6. wouldn’t be / weren’t

7. wouldn’t be / had followed

8. would be / hadn’t been

9. would have done / had known





Greg and Harold both like Holly. Holly likes Harold. However, she has very little contact

with Harold and Harold seems very shy. On the other hand, she has a lot of contact with

Greg and now he has invited her to the prom. She doesn’t want to go with Greg, she

wants to go with Harold, but she doesn’t want to go alone either. Here is what she is

thinking: 1. I’m really sorry that Greg invited me to the prom. I think he misunderstood my

friendliness for something else. If I ______ (neg. / be) so friendly with Greg, maybe he _________ (neg. / invited) me.

2. On the other hand, if I _______ (be) friendlier to Harold, maybe he __________

(invited) me. But I don’t know him that well and I am shy, so it is harder to be friendly to him.

3. Greg invited me but I don’t want to go with him. Now I don’t know what to do! If I

______ (say) “no” to Greg’s invitation, I ______ (be) free to go with someone else. 4. This is a possibility. But if I ______ (be) free but Harold _______ (neg./invite) me to go

to the prom with him, I ______ (neg. / have) anyone to go to the prom with. 5. What can I do about this situation now? If I _____ (neg. / be) so shy, I ______ (invite)

Harold to go to the prom with me, but I am too shy. 6. Last week I sat next to Harold in Biology class and we worked together on a lab project.

If I _________ (neg. / be) so embarrassed back then about showing my feelings, I _______ (show) him a little more about how I feel.

7. On the other hand, I sat next to Greg in Math class and we talked a lot because I think

of Greg as a friend only and I’m never embarrassed when I’m around him. If I _______ (pay) more attention in class and less attention to Greg, he _____ (neg. / feel) so comfortable with me, and maybe he _______ (neg. / invite) me to the prom and I _____________ (neg. / be) so confused now.

8. I know what I’m going to do! If there _________ (be) an empty space next to Harold in

Biology class today, I ________ (sit) next to him and I ______ (be) as friendly as can be. And I’ll do the same thing every opportunity I get this week.



9. Then, if Harold ___________ (neg. / invite) me to the prom by the end of the week, I _____________ (have to) accept Greg’s invitation. But I will make sure he knows that we are going just as friends.



ANSWER KEY:

1. hadn’t been / wouldn’t have invited

2. had been / would have invited

3. say / will be

4. am / doesn’t invite / won’t have

5. weren’t / would invite

6. hadn’t been / would have shown

7. had paid / wouldn’t have felt / wouldn’t have invited / wouldn’t be

8. is / will sit (am going to sit) / will be (am going to be)

9. doesn’t invite / will have to (am going to have to)




Unit 4 – PHRASAL VERBS

Read the story below and fill in the blanks with the phrasal verbs from the box:

pick out turn down put up with get rid of

figure out pass out

I’ve been having a hard time trying to keep to a diet that my friend and I (1)

____________ from a health magazine. We (2)_________ all sorts of invitations to avoid

eating. My friend says that we will (3) ____________ a way of not feeling so hungry.

Sometimes I feel I’m going to (4) _________ .

Anyway, I think that I can (5) _____________ anything just to (6)

________________ a couple of kilos. Tough luck!





ANSWER KEY:

1. picked out- have picked out

2. have been turning down – have turned down

3. figure out

4. pass out

5. put up with

6. get rid of





Complete the story using the phrasal verbs from the box. Don’t forget to conjugate them

when necessary:

count on put off run out of come up with let down come down with show up

Pat and Tom were driving along the avenue on their way to college when they

suddenly (1) ________________ gas. Pam was very nervous and disappointed that Tom

hadn’t checked the gas earlier. She told Tom that he (2) ____________ her _________ for

if she (3) _______________ (neg.) at college she would miss her test.

Tom answered that he (4) __________ an excuse and that she could always (5)

________ him.

Finally, when they arrived there, Pam was informed that the teacher

(6)____________ the test because she (7) ___________ the flu.





ANSWER KEY:

1. ran out of

2. had let her down

3. didn’t show up

4. would come up with

5. count on

6. had put off

7. had come down with





Match the beginnings with the ends: 1. They have tried to find out

a. that she almost passed out.

2. Tanya would like to date Dave b. where Tricia lives.

3. We’ve been hanging out c. that they had broken up after so many years.

4. She was so thrilled to have seen her favorite band

d. if he didn’t show off so much.

5. We were sorry to hear e. at the same place for ages.

6. I decided to look up his name f. how to deal with setbacks.

7. Today people have to learn g. on the phone book as nobody knew his address.





ANSWER KEY:

1.b

2.d

3.e

4.a

5.c

6.g

7.f





SENSE OR NONSENSE? 1. They’ve learned how to count on during Math classes.

2. It’s really hard to put up with all the stress you go through during tests. 3. She just seems to be always putting off her best clothes.

4. He was so upset to turn down such a great invitation.

5. After trying to figure out the puzzle, he finally gave up.

6. Sam’s girlfriend is always showing off the beautiful ring he gave her. 7. It’s so hard to pick out a good place to go to on a rainy Sunday afternoon.

8. The party was really crowded although nobody showed up.





ANSWER KEY:

1. Nonsense

2. Sense

3. Nonsense

4. Sense

5. Sense

6. Sense

7. Sense

8. Nonsense





Use a phrasal verb from the box to fill in the sentences below. Don’t forget to use the

correct tense. One phrasal verb can be used twice:

get over deal with look forward to turn down(volume)

call off come down with go through get along

1. How easy is it to ____________ so many commitments you have at school? 2. Are you _______________ taking your vacation? I mean, are you excited about it?

Have you decided where you’re going? 3. It really took Sam a long time to_______________ Gina. They had been together for 5

years. 4. Although his father has asked him to _______________ the volume of the stereo many

times, it still seems to be pretty loud. 5. As I ___________________ the flu, I had better ____________ all my appointments

for tomorrow. 6. After _______________ many difficult situations, she learned how to ____________

with her stepsister.





ANSWER KEY:

1. deal with

2. looking forward to

3. to get over

4. turn down

5. have come down - call off

6. going through - deal with





Answer the questions using the correct phrasal verb: 1. When you refuse to go somewhere do you turn up or turn down the invitation? 2. When you arrive at a place do you show up or show off? 3. When you choose some fruit at the market do you pick them up or pick them out? 4. When you are able to overcome a situation do you get over it or get rid of it? 5. When you lose your conscience do you break up or pass out? 6. When you cancel an appointment do you put it off or call it off? 7. When you tolerate something do you put up with it or come up with it? 8. When you try to find a solution do you find it out or figure it out?





ANSWER KEY:

1. turn down

2. show up

3. pick out

4. get over

5. pass out

6. call off

7. put up with

8. figure out





Read the dialogue and fill in with the missing phrasal verbs. You can repeat one of them.

Situation: Zoe and Tina are talking about their plans for the weekend.

hang out turn down get rid of count on pick out try on

Zoe: Tell me Tina, where are you (1) __________ Saturday night? Tina: I really don’t know. Sam invited me to the U2 concert, but I (2) _______ him_____. Zoe: You must be kidding! Why did you (3) ____ him _____? Tina: First of all, this fad diet is driving me crazy. I haven’t (4) ____ of one single kilo,

and I look so fat! I’m embarrassed about how I look. Zoe: But, Tina, he was (5) ______ going with you. Can’t you (6) ______ a dress that will

make you look thinner? Tina: That’s a great idea! I’m going to (7) _______ the red one. I look great in red.

Thanks Zoe.





ANSWER KEY:

1. hanging out

2. turned him down

3. turn him down

4. gotten rid of

5. counting on

6. pick out

7. try on




Unit 4 – SYMPATHETIC AND UNSYMPATHETIC EXPRESSIONS

Match the columns:

1. My boyfriend broke up with me and I feel so sad. 2. I’ve got this terrible allergy. I can’t stop sneezing. 3. I forgot my best friend’s birthday. Now, she’s not talking to me. 4. I’ve got a terrible sore throat. 5. I feel so exhausted after all the final exams. a. If I were you, I’d stop thinking about him. b. Serves you right. She never forgets yours. c. You could try some lemon and ginger tea. d. Have you tried taking a cold shower? e. Oh, I know what you mean. It’s really tiring!





ANSWER KEY:

1. a

2. d

3. b

4. c

5. e





SENSE OR NONSENSE? 1. My friend has a terrible headache. Serves him right. 2. I’m so sorry for my brother. He has to work all day on Saturday. 3. You have a sore throat? Have you tried taking some hot tea? 4. Why didn’t you study for the test? You should do your best as it’s your last year. 5. Have you ever thought about working at a summer camp? Serves you right. 6. My sister got first prize in the talent show, and she was really happy about it. She’s got

nobody to blame but herself. 7. Josh flunked his Math test. It’s his own fault; he had studied really hard but Mr. Prices

doesn’t like him. 8. Harry tried to apologize for forgetting about my party, but I know what he means. I’m

really hurt. 9. Harry didn’t show up for Julia’s birthday party so now she’s not talking to him. He’s

got nobody to blame but himself; I reminded him about it lots of times.





ANSWER KEY:

1. Nonsense

2. Sense

3. Sense

4. Sense

5. Nonsense

6. Nonsense

7. Nonsense

8. Nonsense

9. Sense





1. What would you say to a friend that might not pass Upper Teen 1?

(Use If I were you …. You should….. Why don’t you….) 2. Your friend ate too much chocolate and now has a stomachache. You say: Serves you

…….. 3. Your sister has not decided if she’s going to the beach or not.

She feels bad about it. You suggest:…. 4. Your friend’s soccer team has lost the finals and he’s really annoyed. You tell him: If

you had ……… 5. You went to bed late and your alarm clock didn’t go off. Your mother says: You have

no one to blame……. 6. Ronalbinhonson, the star player for Real Barcelona could have scored the goal but

instead of just kicking the ball, he decided to try a heel pass and he missed the shot. The sports commentator says: It’s his own ... / If he had ...





ANSWER KEY:

1. If I were you I’d study more - You should really study - Why don’t you study a little harder?

2. Serves you right. You ate almost the entire box!!

3. Why don’t you go to the beach? The weather is really cool these days.

4. If you had cheered for my team you would be happy now.

5. You have no one to blame but yourself. You should have gone to bed earlier.

6. It’s his own fault. If he had kicked the ball, he would have scored the goal.





Directions: Find out which ailments these people have using the words in the box.

a sore throat – a splitting headache – a twisted ankle –

a hangover – hay fever – a sunburn

1. Eddie drank a lot of beer at the party yesterday. He’s not feeling very well today. He

has ___ 2. Ann can’t speak much and she can’t swallow anything either. She has ___ 3. Mathew was playing soccer with his friends and he stumbled while running with the

ball. He has ___ 4. Carol went to the beach and she didn’t put on any sunscreen. Now her back, her

shoulders and her arms are burnt. She has ___ 5. Tom is feeling dizzy after playing video game the whole day. He has ___ 6. Helen is allergic to pollen. She has ___





ANSWER KEY:

1. a hangover

2. a sore throat

3. a twisted ankle

4. a sunburn

5. a splitting headache

6. hay fever





Directions: Classify the following dialogs in S if the speaker is being sympathetic or in U

if the speaker is being unsympathetic.

1. A: I went surfing on Sunday. It was really hot and now my whole body is burnt. You

can’t even touch my shoulders. B: Well, if you had worn sunscreen, you wouldn’t be feeling this pain now.

2. A: You look awful! What happened? B: I was walking home and it started raining. I got completely wet. I got this bad cold now. A: Oh no! That’s too bad. I hope you feel better tomorrow.

3. A: Why are you walking like this? B: I fell off the bike and I twisted my ankle. A: Oh no! That must be terrible.

4. A: I think I drank too much at the party yesterday last night. Now I have a splitting headache. B: I know exactly what you mean.

5. A: Greg, your eyes are red. B: Yes, I know. I need to stop using the computer for so many hours. A: So, that serves you right.

6. A: I had a lot of ice cream yesterday and this morning I woke up with a terrible sore throat. B: You have nobody to blame but yourself.





ANSWER KEY:

1. U 2. S 3. S 4. S 5. U 6. U




Unit 4 – GIVING ADVICE AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS

Situation: These people have some problems and they need some advice.

Directions: Analyze the problems and try to give pieces of advice or make

recommendations using the expressions in the box.

Have you tried... – You could try... – If I were you, I’d... –

If you ask me, you should... – Have you thought about...

1. I’m too thin. I wish I could gain some weight. 2. I’m really afraid of speaking in public. My mind goes blank and I forget everything I

have to say. 3. I get tired very easily when I’m walking. 4. My house is such a mess. I need to learn how to organize myself. 5. I want to travel to Canada but I don’t have enough money. 6. I’ve been feeling this terrible pain in the back for days. 7. I got my driver’s license but my father doesn’t let me drive his car. 8. I have trouble learning a different language. 9. My parents don’t let me go out at night with my friends. 10. I studied a lot for the final exams but I got bad grades.




Unit 4 – GIVING ADVICE AND MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS

ANSWER KEY:

(Answers will vary. Ask a Grammar Clinic teacher to correct your answers.)




Unit 4 – BODY IDIOMS

Directions: Replace the phrases in bold with one of the idioms in the box. You may have

to make changes in order for the sentence to make sense.

not from this neck of the woods – play it by ear – put your foot in your mouth– get it off your chest –

have your fingers in a lot of pies – make up your mind – up to your eyeballs in work– a shoulder to cry on

1. I need to learn how to be quiet sometimes. I always feel embarrassed saying things I

shouldn’t say.

2. Andrew was going through a difficult moment in his life and he needed someone to be

by his side and support him. 3. Lisa called me because she was feeling guilty for having cheated on her boyfriend and

she wanted to tell somebody about that.

4. It’s been hard to talk to Heather these days. She must be very busy in the company.

5. Peter told me he is involved in a lot of things. He is planning to do a lot of different things this year.

6. Instead of planning the seminar before, Greg decided what to say during the

presentation.

7. I want to travel at the end of the year but I haven’t decided whether I go to the beach or to the mountains.

8. Cindy is a little bit lost because she doesn’t live in this area.




Unit 4 – BODY IDIOMS

ANSWER KEY:

1. put my foot in my mouth

2. a shoulder to cry on

3. get it off her chest

4. up to her eyeballs in work

5. has his fingers in a lot of pies

6. played it by ear

7. made up my mind

8. is not from this neck of the woods





Directions: Complete the sentences using the phrasal verbs in the box. Pay attention to

the changes in the verb tenses.

let down – get over – give up – pick up – look into – dawn on – count on – see through – grow up –

pass out – run away – break into

1. Sandra is still mourning her father’s death. He __________ last week. 2. It will be hard for Kelly to ___________ her ex-boyfriend. She loved him very much. 3. Sam is very good at learning different languages. He ________ the grammar rules very

easily. 4. The thieves __________ the house and when the police arrived they managed to

__________. 5. When children __________ and become teenagers, they start giving more importance to

their friends. 6. I was talking to my brother when suddenly it __________ me that it was his birthday. 7. I know I can always__________ my sister. We argue sometimes but I’m sure she will

never ________ me ________. 8. The police need to __________ the case very carefully. There are many details that they

must take into account. 9. When Karen finally __________ her husband’s lies she immediately asked for the

divorce. 10. You are not considered a strong person if you ________ your dreams easily.





ANSWER KEY:

1. passed away

2. get over

3. picks up

4. broke into / run away

5. grow up

6. dawned on

7. count on / let me down

8. look into

9. saw through

10. give up





Directions: Read the sentences and separate the phrasal verbs in bold into the two

columns below.

1. That big company will make up for the losses people might have had because of the

pollution. 2. Lisa couldn’t put up with that situation anymore. That’s why she quit her job. 3. Rick picks up his two sons at school during his lunch time. 4. After the brainstorming, the students came up with a lot of different ideas for their final

project. 5. In Japan, people need to take off their shoes before entering a house. 6. Sarah didn’t get along with her parents. She decided to move to her aunt’s house. 7. Joey was brought up by his grandparents because his parents died when he was a baby. 8. The producers had to put off the film’s première because some parts were considered

inappropriate. 9. Rachel is a liar. She is always making up stories that are hard to believe. 10. Keith will move to another house and he wants get rid of some old stuff. 11. Be careful, Mandy! You’ve just gotten over a cold.

Separable Non-separable





ANSWER KEY:

Separable Non-separable

pick up take off bring up put off make up

make up for put up with come up with get along with get rid of get over





Directions: Substitute the underline words with a phrasal verb from the box. You may

have to make changes in the structure in order for the sentence to make sense.

run into – put up with - turn down – find out – make up – call off – look forward to –

cut down on – get along with – run out of

1. Thomas refused a very good job offer because he wants to spend more time with his

family. 2. Martha needs to reduce the amount of sugar because she is getting too fat. 3. Peter is very excited and happy about traveling to Europe. 4. I can’t think of any other solution. There are no ideas left. 5. Sally discovered that her best friend was preparing a surprise party for her. 6. Our boss canceled the meeting because he had another appointment today. 7. Brian invented so many false stories about his life that he ended up lost in his own

lies. 8. Rose was telling her son off because he was making fun of a classmate. She couldn’t

tolerate that. 9. Pamela has a friendly relationship with her mother-in-law although they’ve been

having some arguments lately. 10. I was jogging in the park when I met an old friend by chance.





ANSWER KEY:

1. turned down

2. cut down on


4. I ran out of ideas

5. found out

6. called off

7. made up

8. put up with

9. gets along with

10. ran into an old friend





Situation: Rachel and Danielle are talking about Danielle’s ex-boyfriend.

Directions: Complete the dialogue with a phrasal verb according to the meaning in

parentheses.

Rachel: Hey Danielle, what’s up? You look upset.

Danielle: I 1. _________ (to finish a relationship) with David.

Rachel: Oh, really? But why? You and he seemed to 2. _____ (to like and be friendly) so

well.

Danielle: Well, that was in the beginning. After a while, he started to 3. _______ me

_________ (to disappoint). I couldn’t 4. __________ (to trust; to depend) him

anymore.

Rachel: You liked him a lot, didn’t you?

Danielle: Yes, I did. It will be hard for me to 5. _________ (to forget; to begin to feel

better after a bad experience) him.

Rachel: Don’t worry. I’m sure you will find a better guy.

Danielle: I hope so. I couldn’t 6. ____________ (to tolerate) that situation anymore. He

was always 7. _________ (to invent) excuses to go out with his friends.

Rachel: Now that you finally 8. __________ (to realize when a person is trying to

deceive you) his lies, you’re much better off without him.

Danielle: Yes, I know. I just want him to 9. ____________ (to consider carefully) the

mistakes he has made.





ANSWER KEY:

1. broke up

2. get along

3. let me down

4. count on

5. get over

6. put up with

7. making up

8. saw through

9. think over





Directions: Answer the questions according to what is true for you. Follow the example.

Do you usually pick up your little sister at school?

Yes, I pick her up at school.

1. Have you ever turned down a job offer?

2. Were your parents who brought up your brother?

3. Did your teacher call off yesterday’s class?

4. Did you use to make up stories about ghosts when you were a child?

5. Do you look up the words you don’t know in the dictionary?

6. Do you usually try out new equipment before you buy it?

7. Do you give up your ideas if they are not accepted?

8. Have you ever let down your mother?

9. Do you usually put off your appointments?

10. Do you like to show off your new clothes to your friends?





ANSWER KEY:

(Answers will vary.)

1. Yes, I’ve already turned it down.

2. Yes, it was my parents who brought him up.

3. Yes, she called it off.

4. Yes, I used to make them up.

5. Yes, I look them up.

6. Yes, I try it out.

7. Yes, I give them up.

8. Yes, I’ve already let her down.

9. Yes, I usually put them off.

10. Yes, I like to show them off.





Directions: Match the words in bold with their meaning.

1. When I start using the Internet, I’m hooked. I stay in front of the computer for hours. 2. When Sally is anxious, she has the urge to smoke. 3. My grandfather struggled for his life until the last minute. 4. I’m allergic to dust. I sneeze all the time when my mother is cleaning the house. 5. My brother had a serious injury during the match. He broke his leg. 6. Pneumonia was the worst illness I’ve ever had. 7. Melanie claims that she can sing very well. However, she has never won a singing

competition. 8. Paul took an aspirin to cure his headache. 9. The cut in your hand will never be healed if you don’t put on some medicine. a. physical harm or damage to someone's body caused by an accident or an attack b. enjoy something so much that you are unable to stop. c. to make someone with an illness healthy again. d. air and often small drops of liquid suddenly come out of your nose and mouth in a way

you cannot control. e. to make or become well again, especially after a cut or another injury. f. uncontrollably desire g. to say that something is true or is a fact, although you cannot prove it and other people

might not believe it. h. a disease of the body or mind i. make a very great effort in order to do something.





ANSWER KEY:

1. b

2. f

3. i

4. d

5. a

6. h

7. g

8. c

9. e





Fill in the blanks with the phrasal verbs in the box in the correct verb tense.

find out – go through – break up – figure out – look forward to – let down – put off – pick up – turn down –

get rid of – drop off – get over – show up

1. My mother always ________ me ______ at school early in the morning and ______ me ______ at 5 PM.

2. I can’t _________ how to operate this machine on my own. I guess I’m going to have to

read the manual. 3. Gee! You keep way too much stuff in your closet. You should __________ half of your

clothes and only keep the ones you really wear. 4. It’s November. Oh, I’m really ________ going on vacation. 5. After my boyfriend ______ with me, I was really depressed. But now I _____finally

________it. 6. We asked the teacher __________ the test till next week because we hadn’t studied at

all. 7. Oh, I can’t believe Peter _________ (neg) again! He never comes to our weekly

meetings. He always _____ us _______! I’m so disappointed in him. 8. I invited Gloria to travel with my family but she __________ my invitation. She said

she ___________ a lot of problems and needed some time to rest. 9. Monica divorced Paul after she __________ he was having an affair with his secretary.





ANSWER KEY:

1. drops me off / picks me up

2. figure out

3. get rid of


5. broke up / have finally gotten over it

6. to put off

7. hasn’t shown up / lets us down

8. turned down / had been going through

9. found out




Unit 4 – EXPRESSIONS WITH BODY PARTS

Fill in the blanks with the correct expression. Adjust the pronouns and the verb tenses

when needed.

put your foot in your mouth – a shoulder to cry on – to get it off your chest – to play it by ear – to make up your mind – to be up to your eyeballs in work

1. I forgot to prepare my presentation, so I had to _________. 2. Mike is such a good friend. He’s a very good listener and he’s always there for you

whenever you need __________. 3. Miranda has been ________ lately. She has little time for anything else. All she does is

go to the office and take work home. That’s no life! 4. Come on! You have to tell him how you feel! Go on! Just ___________! 5. I can’t believe I told her her boyfriend was going to break up with her. I keep

_____________. 6. I can’t _________ about where to go on my next vacation. I’d like to go to the beach or

to the mountain, but I really can’t decide.




Unit 4 – EXPRESSIONS WITH BODY PARTS

ANSWER KEY:

1. play it by ear

2. a shoulder to cry on

3. up to her eyeballs in work

4. get it off your chest

5. putting my foot in my mouth

6. make up my mind




Unit 5 - USED TO

Directions: Rewrite the sentences using used to.

1. She had a maid. She doesn’t now. __________________________________________ 2. They studied at USP. They don’t anymore. __________________________________________ 3. I didn’t usually have arguments with my brother, but now I do. __________________________________________ 4. Where did you work before you started working here? __________________________________________ 5. Were you overweight when you were younger? __________________________________________ 6. He never got bad grades before he changed his major. __________________________________________




Unit 5 - USED TO

ANSWER KEY:

1. She used to have a maid

2. They used to study at USP.

3. I didn’t use to have arguments with my brother.

4. Where did you use to work before you started working here?

5. Did you use to be overweight when you were younger?

6. He didn’t use to get bad grades before he changed his major.




Unit 5 - USED TO

Directions: Answer the questions or re-write the sentences using USED TO or USE TO.

1. You are an adult now. What did you use to do when you were a child that you don’t do now?

___________________________________________. 2. Think of when you were in 1st grade. What didn’t you use to do? ___________________________________________. 3. When you were a child you didn’t drink milk. ___________________________________________. 4. When you were in high school, you wore a uniform to school. ___________________________________________. 5. When I lived on my farm, I ate bread and cheese for breakfast. ___________________________________________.




Unit 5 - USED TO

ANSWER KEY:

1. I used to play hide and seek.

2. I didn’t use to do my homework.

3. When I was a child, I didn’t use to drink milk.

4. When I was in high school, I used to wear a uniform to school.

5. When I lived on my farm, I used to eat bread and cheese for breakfast.





TRY – FORGET – STOP - REMEMBER

Directions: Which meaning is conveyed? Circle the correct answer.

1. Terry remembers to turn off all the lights before going to bed. a She remembers something that happened in the past. b. She remembers to perform a task. 2. He’ll never forget seeing the Eiffel Tower for the first time. a. He’ll never forget something in the past. b. He’ll never forget to do something. 3. Mary will try to stop driving like crazy. a. She won’t do that anymore. b. She’ll try to stop something and do something else. 4. He’s trying to learn Japanese, now. a. He’s experimenting with that language. b. He’s making an effort to learn it. 5. I can remember being very happy when I graduated. a. I remembered to smile at the camera. b. I remember something that happened in the past. 6. Don’t forget to do your homework tonight. a. Don’t forget to perform a task, duty. b. Don’t forget something in the past. 7. Stop yawning in class. That’s impolite. a. Stop and do something else. b. Stop behaving that way. 8. The room was hot. I tried opening the window, but it didn’t help. Then I tried switching

on the fan. a. I made an effort. b. I tried two different approaches to see if they worked.





ANSWER KEY:

1. a

2. a

3. a

4. b

5. b

6. a

7. b

8. b





refuse – avoid – warn – promise – enjoy – afford – mind – feel like – would like

Directions: Choose between gerunds and the infinitives and fill in the blanks. 1. Mary wants to make plans for the weekend. She would like __________ (go) to

Maresias. 2. Jill occasionally speaks Spanish. It’s her mother tongue and she can’t avoid

__________ (do) it. 3. “Hide under that rock, Bob!” Sue said.

She warned Bob ___________ ( hide). 4. Carol loves sports. Tennis is her favorite sport. She really enjoys _________ (play) it. 5. The boys are tired and don’t want to go out. They don’t feel like ___________ (go) out. 6. I’m overloaded with work and may be late for dinner. I can’t promise ___________

(arrive) early. 7. Tom said he wouldn’t study for the quiz and he didn’t. He refused __________ (study)

for the quiz. 8. I know Carol is late. It’s ok, I’ll wait in the garden. I don’t mind _________ (wait) for

her. 9. My father has lost his job. He can’t afford _________ (pay) for a private school any

longer.





ANSWER KEY:

1. to go

2. doing

3. to hide

4. playing

5. going

6. to arrive

7. to study

8. waiting

9. to pay





Directions: Answer the questions showing that you understand the words in bold. Give

complete answers. 1. Which soccer team do you cheer for? 2. Which soccer stadium would you like to go? 3. How many goals did you score when you play soccer for the last time? 4. What is your reaction when your favorite team loses? 5. What is your reaction when your favorite team wins? 6. Who is your favorite soccer player? 7. Which World Cup game would you like to have watched? 8. What happens when a final soccer game ends in a tie? 9. Do you get very angry when your team doesn’t beat the opponent?





ANSWER KEY:

(Answers will vary. Ask the Grammar Clinic teacher

to check your answers.)




Unit 5 – VERB + GERUND OR INFINITIVE

Directions: Complete the sentences with one of the verb forms in parentheses. 1. When I was kid I remember _________ (to go / going) to the park every Sunday. 2. Luckily, Jane remembered _________ (to buy / buying) her boyfriend’s birthday gift. 3. I can’t forget _______ (to call / calling) my parents tomorrow. 4. Sarah will never forget ____ (to sing / singing) in public for the first time. 5. Cindy got to class late because she stopped _________ (to talk / talking) to a friend. 6. Zach stopped __________ (to smoke / smoking) some years ago. 7. I tried _________ (to put off / putting off) the meeting but it was not possible. 8. I tried __________ (to work out / working out) every day but I didn’t lose a single

pound.





ANSWER KEY:

1. going

2. to buy

3. to call

4. singing

5. to talk

6. smoking

7. to put off

8. working out





Directions: Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of the verb in parentheses. 1. Monica couldn’t help _________ (ask) the teacher about his ex-wife.

2. I need to remember __________ (bring) an umbrella. The weather is crazy in this city.

3. Sam doesn’t remember ________ (drink) so much at the party yesterday.

4. I don’t know why but Rachel avoids _______ (talk) to me every time I ask about her

parents.

5. Tom enjoys _________ (spend) time with his family.

6. The teacher expects the students _________ (arrive) on time.

7. My mother told me I need to stop _______ (go) to Alice’s house. She thinks she is a

bad influence.

8. Doug can’t forget ______ (sign) the documents. Otherwise, he won’t travel tomorrow.

9. Ashley tried _______ (make) friends with her classmates but they didn’t even looked at

her face.

10. Do you mind _______ (clean) the bathroom today?





ANSWER KEY:

1. asking

2. to bring

3. drinking

4. talking

5. spending

6. to arrive

7. going

8. to sign

9. to make

10. cleaning




Unit 5 – USED TO

Directions: Rewrite the sentences using USED TO.

When I was little kid... 1. I took tennis lessons.

2. I swam at the club every day.

3. I had better grades.

4. I watched cartoons every morning.

5. I didn’t take the bus by myself.

6. I enjoyed going to the amusement park.

7. I didn’t help my mom clean my bedroom.

8. I didn’t eat vegetables.

9. I bought a lot of candy with my allowance.

10. I didn’t play with my older brothers.




Unit 5 – USED TO

ANSWER KEY:

1. I used to take tennis lessons.

2. I used to swim at the club every day.

3. I used to have better grades.

4. I used to watch cartoons every morning.

5. I didn’t use to take the bus by myself.

6. I used to enjoy going to the amusement park.

7. I didn’t use to help my mom clean my bedroom.

8. I didn’t use to eat vegetables.

9. I used to buy a lot of candy with my allowance.

10. I didn’t use to play with my older brothers.




Unit 5 – ANNOYING HABITS

Situation: Tina made a list with ten things she hates about her boyfriend.

Directions: Write sentences according to the list below. Follow the example.

1. He complains about how fat I am.

2. He tells me what I should wear.

3. He calls me all the time when I’m at work.

4. He goes out with his friends without telling me before.

5. He gets to our appointments late.

6. He buys expensive things even when he is broke.

7. He makes stupid jokes.

8. He leaves the wet towel on the bed.

9. He shows off his fancy car to all his friends.

10. He uses my cell phone all the time.

Ex: He keeps complaining about my weight. or He is always complaining about my weight.




Unit 5 – ANNOYING HABITS

ANSWER KEY:

2. He keeps telling me what I should wear. He is always telling me what I should wear.

3. He keeps calling me when I’m at work. He is always calling me when I’m at work.

4. He is always going out with his friends without telling me before. He keeps going out with his friends without telling me before.

5. He is always getting to our appointments late. He keeps getting to our appointments late.

6. He is always buying expensive thing even when he is broke. He keeps buying expensive things even when he is broke.

7. He is always making stupid jokes. He keeps making stupid jokes.

8. He keeps leaving the wet towel on the bed. He is always leaving the wet towel on the bed.

9. He is always showing off his new car to all his friends. He keeps showing off his new car to all his friends.

10. He keeps using my cell phone. He is always using my cell phone.




Unit 5 – PRESENT AND PAST HABITS: WILL X WOULD

Directions: Complete the sentences using WILL or WOULD.

1. I knew that if Michelle went to the party she _______ meet her crush.

2. When I was younger, my dad ______ pick me up at school every day.

3. When my parents get home, they _____ have the same discussion about the mess in

the house.

4. The teacher ______ (neg.) tell us our grades until he finishes the class.

5. I _____ wake up earlier when I was a kid.

6. Carol ______ cry when she watches this film.

7. Rob ________ run on weekends when he was about 20.

8. Stephanie and Harry ______ end up fighting if they keep teasing each other like that.

9. If Debbie goes to her boyfriend’s house, she _____ eat a lot of delicious food.

10. Lisa ______ study a lot when she was in college.




Unit 5 – PRESENT AND PAST HABITS: WILL X WOULD

ANSWER KEY:

1. would

2. would

3. will

4. won’t

5. would

6. will

7. would

8. will

9. will

10. would




Unit 5 – USED TO

Directions: Complete the sentences with USED TO using the verbs in parentheses.

1. My mother __________ (cook) dinner for me. Now I have to do it myself. 2. Sandra _____ (be) my best friend. But when she got into college, we didn’t keep in

touch. 3. Kathy ________ (not drink) anything with alcohol. Nowadays, every time she goes out

with her friends, she needs to have at least a bottle of beer. 4. Jason _______ (take) a nap after lunch. He is working now, so he can’t have his siesta

anymore. 5. The doctor ______ (tell) me to practice physical exercises every day. As I never

followed his advice, he gave up giving me his recommendations. 6. Victoria ________ (not enjoy) watching horror movies. But now she loves them. 7. _____ you _______ (play) with your brothers when you were a kid? 8. Terry’s son _______ (cry) a lot when he was a baby. 9. Ross _______ (spy) on his ex-girlfriend. He wanted to know everything she was doing.

That’s why she broke up with him. 10. When Mathew was younger, he ________ (not talk) with anybody. He was very shy.

Today, he is a very sociable person.




Unit 5 – USED TO

ANSWER KEY:

1. used to cook

2. used to be

3. didn’t use to drink

4. used to take

5. used to tell

6. didn’t use to enjoy

7. Did you use to play

8. used to cry

9. used to spy

10. didn’t used to talk





Directions: Complete the sentences with the verbs from the box. Don’t forget to change

the verb tense when necessary.

drop – complain – bite – deserve –

babble – blame – deceive – beat – snore

1. Becky a. __________ that she can’t sleep at night because her husband b. __________

very loudly.

2. Nick was very disrespectful with his classmate. He __________ severe punishment for

that.

3. The mother almost burst into tears when her baby started ___________ her first words.

4. Laura _________ her boyfriend for having missed that big party yesterday. But it was

not his fault. He was very tired after working until 11 PM.

5. Ryan is not very polite. He accidentally _________ my pen and he didn’t pick it up.

6. We need to take Harry to the hospital immediately. He was ______ by a dog and he is

bleeding too much.

7. Nobody ______ David at swimming. He has been practicing this sport since he was a

little kid.

8. The salesman tried to _________ me by selling a false product. I will sue the store.





ANSWER KEY:

1. a. complains b. snores 2. deserves 3. babbling 4. blamed 5. dropped 6. bitten 7. beats 8. deceive





Directions: Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Don’t forget to change

the verb tense when necessary.

root for – score – stinky – turnstile – poke –

bite – toss – seem – purchase – obsessed

1. Take your ________ feet away from me. This is my side of the couch.

2. Last week my mother ________ the most beautiful outfit. It cost a fortune!

3. That dog ______. Don’t go near it.

4. My brother is ________ with soccer. That’s all he ever talks about.

5. Do you know the ________ of the last Palmeiras and São Paulo game?

6. I really hate my little brother. He _____ always _______ me when we are traveling by

car. It’s so annoying!

7. You _______ tired. Have you been studying a lot?

8. If you don’t want to buy a ticket, you can always jump the ________ at the stadium, but

I’m not going with you!

9. I love Corinthians. I ________ for “Timão” ever since I was a baby.

10. The baseball player _____ the ball to the catcher, but the catcher didn’t catch it.





ANSWER KEY:

1. stinky

2. purchased

3. bites

4. obsessed

5. score

6. is always poking

7. seem

8. turnstile

9. have rooted

10. tossed




Unit 6 - PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

Directions: Ask questions with HOW LONG. Then answer them using the PRESENT

PERFECT CONTINUOUS.

1. My foot is hurting. A:_______________________________? B:_______________________________.

2. Mike plays chess.

A:______________________________? B:______________________________.

3. Jim sells washing machines.

A:______________________________? B:______________________________.

4. Tom is living in LA.

A: _____________________________? B: _____________________________.

5. Adriana is working on PT6 materials.

A:_____________________________? B:_____________________________.

6. Sue sells costume jewelry.

A:_____________________________? B:_____________________________.

7. Miriam is working at an ice-cream factory.

A:____________________________? B:____________________________.





ANSWER KEY:

1. How long has your foot been hurting? It’s been hurting for...

2. How long has Mike been playing?

He’s been playing chess for 3 hours now. 3. How long has Jim been selling washing machines?

He’s been selling washing machines since 1980. 4. How long has Tom been living in LA?

He’s been living in LA for 4 years now. 5. How long has Adriana been working on Pre-Teen 6 materials?

She has been working on PT 6 materials for ______. 6. How long has Sue been selling costume jewelry?

She has been selling costume jewelry ________. 7. How long has Miriam been working at an ice-cream factory?

She has been working at an ice-cream factory for __________.





Situation: You run across a friend on the street. You catch up on what you both have

been doing.

Directions: Complete the sentences using the PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS.

A: What _______ (1.do) lately?

B: Well, quite a lot. I’ve moved into a new apartment and I ______ (2.live) there for

three months. I _______ (3.study) English at Alumni and I’m in Upper Teen 1 now. I

_______ (4.take) aerobics classes, but I _______ (5.think) of making a change and

learning how to play tennis instead. I ______ (6.practice) how to play the guitar for

two months. What about you?

A: Oh, my life hasn’t been so exciting. I _______ (7.go) to the same school and I’m in

the seventh grade now. I _______ (8.study) Spanish since last year. I think we will all

need Spanish because of Mercosul. I almost forgot to tell you that I ________

(9.work) part time at the shopping mall. I _______ (10.enjoy) it a lot. Besides. I need

the money to help pay for my course.





ANSWER KEY:


2. have been living


4. have been taking

5. have been thinking

6. have been practicing

7. have been going


9. have been working

10. have been enjoying





Situation: Your English teacher has asked you to find out what some people have been

doing. Below is a list of what you found out.

Directions: Complete the sentences with present perfect continuos.

1. John Jones is a writer. He’s written two books, and ________ (1.write) a third since last November.

a) Linda has read ten books already this year and ________ (2.read) this one for the last

week. 3. Ace Building Company has constructed eleven buildings in three years. They ________

(3.construct) this one since right after Christmas. 4. Michael has painted many pictures over the few years. He _______ (4.paint) this new

one for a month or so. 5. Mrs. Apple by has made four dresses in the last three months. _______ (5.make) this

fourth one for a week. 6. The students have taken five tests already this week. ________ (6.take) this extra one for

the last hour. 7. Mr. Mason has built five houses in the last year, and ________ (7.build) this other one

for the past two months. 8. Anne Stone has typed five reports already today, and _______ (8.type) the sixth one

since 3 o’clock.





ANSWER KEY:

1. he has been writing

2. She has been reading

3. they have been constructing

4. has been painting

5. she has been making

6. they have been taking

7. he has been building

8. she has been typing




Unit 6 - PRESENT PERFECT vs. PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

Directions: Complete the conversations by using the verbs in parentheses in the Present

Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous.

1. A: ________ (be) able to reach Bob on the phone yet? B: Not yet. I ________ (try) for the last thirty minutes, but the line _______ (be) busy.

2. A: Hi, Jenny. I _______ (see not) you for weeks. What __________ (do)?

B: I __________ (study).

3. A: What are you going to order for dinner?

B: Well, it _______ (be) a long time since I ate pizza, so I think I’ll order that.

4. A: What’s the matter? Your eyes are red and puffy. ________ (you - cry)?

B: No, I just finished peeling some onions.





ANSWER KEY:

1. A. Have you been

B. have been trying / has been

2. A. haven’t seen// have you been doing

B. have been studying

3. B. has been

4. A. Have you been crying?





Directions: Fill in the blanks with the Present Perfect Continuous to complete the

dialogues.

1. A: How long _______________________ (you/smoke)?

B: Two years, but I want to quit.

2. A: How long ________________ (she/wear) contact lenses?

B: Just a month. She went to the eye doctor in May.

3. A: What ______________________ (you/do) lately?

B: Well, I got married last month.

4. A: How long ______________ (she/learn) how to play

guitar?

B: For about a year.

5. A: How long ____________________ (Jim and Nancy/date)?

B: Since they met in August.





ANSWER KEY:

1. have you been smoking

2. has she been wearing


4. has she been learning

5. have Jim and Nancy been dating





Directions: Rewrite these sentences using the Present Perfect Continuous.

1. We’re discussing politics. We started an hour ago.

2. Mike is listening to the radio. He turned it on ten minutes ago.

3. Barbara is studying English. She started at 9:30.

4. The refrigerator is making a funny noise. It started yesterday.

5. The phone is ringing. It started two minutes ago.





ANSWER KEY:

1. We’ve been discussing politics for an hour.

2. Mike’s been listening to the radio for ten minutes.

3. Barbara has been studying English since 9:30.

4. The refrigerator has been making a funny noise since yesterday.

5. The phone has been ringing for two minutes.




Unit 6 - PRESENT PERFECT vs PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

Situation: Bob is looking for Jeff.

Directions: Complete the conversation with PRESENT PERFECT or PRESENT

PERFECT CONTINUOUS. Bob: Mike, _____ you _____ (1.see) Jeff Jackson? I really need to talk to him.

Kelly: No, but I ______ (2.be) at my desk. I was in the supply room. I ______ (3.work).

_____ you ______ (4.look) in Mr. Perry’s office? I know Jeff ______ (5.work) with

him on some special project.

Bob: No, I think I ______ (6.look) everywhere else, though. ...Oh, there he is! Jeff! I

______ (7.look) for you!

Jeff: I _____ (8.be) too busy! Mr. Perry ______ (9.call) me into his office every five

minutes!




Unit 6 - PRESENT PERFECT vs PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

ANSWER KEY:

1. have you seen

2. haven’t been

3. ´ve been working

4. Have you looked

5. has been working

6. ´ve looked

7. ´ve been looking

8. ´ve been

9. has been calling





Situation: Two friends are catching up on the latest news.

Directions: Complete the conversations using the PRESENT PERFECT or PRESENT

CONTINUOUS form of the verbs in parentheses. I. A: What _____ (1.do)? I _____ (2.see) you at the gym.

B: It’s because I _____ (3.go) to the gym lately. I _____ (4.work out) at home. I _____ (5.have) time to go there.

II. A: _____ (6.see) Tom recently? He _____ (7.seem) kind of tense. B: I _____ (8.hear) he _____ (9.be) under a lot of pressure. As a consequence, he

_____ (10.yell) at everybody. He _____ (11.get) angry for no reason, and he _____ (12. get) into arguments with his family. He _____ (13.be) himself at all.

III. A: _____ (14.hear) from Kate recently?

B: No, she _____ (15.call) me since last month. I suppose she _____ (16.study) to take her final exam.

A: Yeah. And I know that she _____ (17.travel) a lot, too. B: Lucky her. I _____ (18. be away) from São Paulo for ages.





ANSWER KEY:


2. haven’t seen

3. haven’t gone/ haven’t been going

4. have been working out

5. haven’t had

6. have you seen

7. has seemed

8. have heard

9. has been

10. has been yelling

11. has been getting

12. has been getting

13. hasn’t been

14. have you heard

15. hasn’t called

16. has been studying

17. has been traveling

18. haven’t been away




Unit 6 – PRES. PERFECT vs. PRES. PERFECT CONTINUOUS

Situation: Jane is being interviewed by Mrs. Carr for a job working with young children.

Directions: Complete the following conversation with verbs from the box. Use the

Present Perfect Simple or Present Perfect Continuous. You will need to use some of the

verbs more than once. Read the whole conversation before you start.

be come take drive find have look manage

Mrs.Carr: Come in Jane, do take a seat. Would you like a coffee? Jane: No, thank you. Actually I 1.‘ve just had (just) one. Mrs.Carr: Oh good. Now, do you know this area at all? Jane: Quite well. My grandparents live just on the outskirts of town so I 2.______

here for holidays since I was little. I’m staying with them at the moment, actually.

Mrs.Carr: Oh, that’s nice. And do you have a driving license? Jane: Yes, I 3._______ for four years now. Mrs.Carr: And would you say you’re a careful driver? Jane: Yes, I think so. At least I 4._______ (never) an accident Mrs.Carr: Good. Now, could you tell me why you think you would be right for this

job? Jane: Well, I 5._______ (always) interested in working with small children. And I

6._________ to get quite a bit of practical experience by taking holiday jobs and so on. Mrs.Carr: How do you think you would act in an emergency? Jane: I’m quite a calm person, I think. I 7.______ a first aid course, too. I got this

badge. Mrs.Carr: Oh, yes. That’s good. Now, this job isn’t permanent, as you know. We need

someone for about a year. How would that fit in with your long-term plans? Jane: I’d like to work abroad eventually. But I want some full-time experience

first. I 8._______ a Nursery Teacher’s course this year. We finish next week, in fact, and I’ve already got a Child Care certificate.

Mrs.Carr: Well, I can’t make any promises, but you do sound just the sort of person we’re looking for. When would you be able to start?

Jane: As soon as I finish my Nursery Teacher’s course. Mrs.Carr: Excellent. And would you live with your grandparents? Jane: Well, they live a bit far away. I’d probably try to get a small flat. I 9._______

in the paper every day, but I 10._______ (not) anything yet. Mrs.Carr: Well, if you get the job, we’ll try to help you.




Unit 6 – PRES. PERFECT vs. PRES. PERFECT CONTINUOUS

ANSWER KEY:

2. ‘ve been coming / ‘ve come

3. ‘ve been driving

4. ‘ve never had

5. ‘ve always been

6. ‘ve managed

7. ‘ve taken / ‘ve been taking

8. ‘ve been taking

9. ‘ve looked / ‘ve been looking

10. haven’t found




Unit 6 - PRESENT PERFECT

Directions: Complete the blanks with the correct verb tense:

1. a: (you/ever read) __________________War and Peace?

b: Yes, I had to read it in high school. 2. a: Jason, (you/ever tell) _______________ me a lie?

b: No, I (never/tell) _______________ anyone a lie. 3. a: (Eduardo/ever do) ____________ a day’s work in his life?

b: I don’t think so. He’s very lazy. 4. a: What’s Mike like?

b: I don’t know. I (meet–neg./yet) _________________. 5. a: What’s it like to fly on an airplane ?

b: I have no idea. I (try-neg./yet) __________________.




Unit 6 - PRESENT PERFECT

ANSWER KEY:

1. a: Have you ever read

2. a: have you ever told

b: have never told

3. a: Has Eduardo ever done

4. b: haven’t met him yet

5. b: haven’t tried it yet




Unit 6 – PRESENT PERFECT x PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

Directions: Complete these sentences. Use the PRESENT PERFECT or PRESENT

PERFECT CONTINUOUS.

(In some sentences both are possible.)

1. The zoo isn’t far from here. I ________ (walk) there many times. 2. I’m tired. We ________ (walk) for over an hour. Let’s stop and rest for a while. 3. Mr. Curtis _________ (work) at the power company for fifteen years. He likes his job. 1. I ________ (study) this chapter in my chemistry book three times, and I still don’t

understand it. 5. My eyes are getting tired. I _________ (read) for two hours. I think I’ll take a break. 6. Mrs. Jackson _________ (teach) kindergarten for twenty years. She’s one of the best

teachers at the elementary school. 7. Marge is writing a letter to her boyfriend. She _______ (write) it since she got home

from school. 8. I _______ (write) my folks at least a dozen letters since I left home and came here.





ANSWER KEY:

1. ‘ve walked

2. ‘ve walked / ‘ve been walking

3. has been working / has worked

4. ‘ve studied

5. ‘ve been reading

6. has taught / has been teaching

7. has been writing

8. have written





Directions: Write D for dynamic and S for stative verbs. Then complete the sentences

using these verbs in the Present Perfect or Present Perfect Continuous.

1. ____ be 3. ____ travel 5. ____ understand 2. ____ read 4. ____ know 6. ____ listen 1. I ________ e-mails all morning. I can’t wait to finish that. 2. How long ______ you______ each other? 3. They _______ around Scotland for a month now and they are ready to go back to

Brazil. 4. Bob ___________ (neg.) the use of the Present Perfect. He needs to study more. 5. She __________ in that line for 3 hours. She really wants to buy the ticket to watch the

U2 concert next week. 6. Carol __________ to the new U2 album yet. 7. Joe ___________ tired lately. He surely needs a day off. 8. Do you remember that song “Sweet Dreams?” It goes: “I _______ the world and the

seven seas...” 9. I met my teacher for the first time six years ago. I ___________ her for six years. 10. She ________ her speech so many times she knows it by heart. She’s ready for the

conference.





ANSWER KEY:

1. S 2. D 3. D 4. S 5. S 6. D

1. have been reading

2. have you known

3. have been traveling

4. hasn’t understood

5. has been

6. hasn’t listened

7. has been

8. have traveled

9. have known

10. has read





Directions: Use the present perfect or the present perfect continuous form of the verbs in

parentheses to complete Mary’s email to Sue.

Hi Sue,

What’s up? It was cool to hear from you. I 1. __________ (just/start) working at

Track and Field. The hours are long but the money is not bad. I 2. ______________ (sell)

about 10 jogging suits so far, but nobody 3. ____________ (buy) any bikinis from the new

collection yet. They’re kind of expensive, you know.

My co-workers are really awesome and we 4. ________ (go out) together quite

often. We usually go to Nakombi, you know, the fancy restaurant. We 5. _____________

(already/eat) sushi there, but we 6. ___________ (try) sashimi yet.

7. _______ you _________ (hear) the news about Ross and Rachel? They 8.

_____________ (go out) since the summer vacation ended. Although they 9. ___________

(know) each other for a long time, they 10. ____________ (just/find out) they love each

other.

You 11. ___________ (study) a lot lately, haven’t you? When is your prom? 12.

______ the school _________ (send out) the invitations yet?

Love,

Mary





ANSWER KEY:

1. have just started

2. have sold

3. has bought

4. have been going out

5. have already eaten

6. haven’t tried

7. Have you heard

8. have been going out

9. have known

10. have just found out


12. Has the school sent out





Directions: For each situation, ask a question using the words in parentheses and the

present perfect or the present perfect continuous

. 1. You have just arrived to meet your friends. They are waiting for you.

You ask: __________________? (how long/wait)

2. Your parents are having a party next week. You ask: __________________? (how many people/invite)

3. A friend of yours is a football player. You ask: __________________? (how long/play football)

4. You have a friend who is learning German. You ask: __________________? (how long/learn/German)

5. You see an old man fishing by the lake. You ask: ___________________? (how many fish/catch) ___________________? (how long/fish)

6. You meet a person who is a painter. You ask: ___________________? (how many houses/paint)

___________________? (how long/paint houses) 7. A friend of yours is saving money to buy a car.

You ask: ___________________? (how long/save) ___________________? (how much money/save)

8. Your father is reading a book. You ask: ___________________? (how long/read)

9. You arrive in Guarujá and it’s raining. You ask: ____________________? (how long/rain)

10. You meet a friend who you haven’t seen for a long time. You ask: ____________________? (what/do/lately)





ANSWER KEY:

1. How long have you been waiting?

2. How many people have you invited?

3. How long have you been playing football?

4. How long have you been learning German?

5. How many fish have you caught?

How long have you been fishing?

6. How many houses have you painted?

How long have you been painting houses?

7. How long have you been saving?

How much money have you saved?

8. How long have you been reading?

9. How long has it been raining?

10. What have you been doing lately?





Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in the box.

kill time – get a life – shut oneself away – hooked on – miss out on – bimbo – flirtatious –

lose oneself in – sibling – screen

1. I bought an LCD _________ for my desktop computer.

2. I’m afraid my boyfriend is _________ computer chats. All he does is go online to

talk to his friends. He never talks to me anymore.

3. Look at that _______! All blonde and leggy! Too bad there isn’t much between the

ears!

4. I have three _________ - two brothers and a sister.

5. I watch TV mostly to _________, when I’m bored and have nothing else to do.

6. When I’m sad, I don’t talk to anyone. I just ________ from human contact until I

feel better.

7. Some kids grow up too soon. They don’t realize they are _____________ the great

things about childhood: being carefree and without worries.

8. Did you see the _______ look that guy just gave you? I think he’s interested in you!

9. Come on! Get off the computer already! You have to do something more exciting.

___________!

10. Jimmy loves reading. When he’s reading an adventure novel, he just ___________

dreams of dragons and castles. He can spend hours just doing that.





ANSWER KEY:

1. screen

2. hooked on

3. bimbo

4. siblings

5. kill time

6. shut myself away

7. missing out on

8. flirtatious

9. Get a life

10. loses himself in




Unit 6 – CONNECTORS

Connect the sentences using the expressions in parentheses.

1. Carter really wanted to go to medical school. His parents couldn’t afford to send him.

(even though)

2. His parents couldn’t afford to send him to medical school. He decided to get a job to

pay for his own education. (as a result)

3. Carter started to work as a waiter. He still found time to dedicate to his studies.

(nevertheless)

4. Carter’s mother felt sorry for Carter. There was nothing she could do to help him.

(however)

5. Carter’s SAT scores were really high. He was accepted at Harvard Medical School.

(therefore)

6. Harvard was too expensive for Carter to afford on his waiter’s wages. He decided to

ask for a student loan. (therefore)

7. Carter owed a lot of money. He was happy with the arrangement. (even though)

8. He was the best in his class. He wasn’t sure he would become a successful doctor.

(nevertheless)

9. He finally graduated first in his class. He was invited to do his internship program in

the best hospital in Boston. (therefore)

10. He made a lot of money as a doctor. It took him five years to pay off his debt.

(however)




Unit 6 – CONNECTORS

ANSWER KEY:

1. Even though Carter really wanted to go to medical school, his parents couldn’t afford

to send him. 2. His parents couldn’t afford to send him to medical school; as a result, he decided to get

a job to pay for his own education. 3. Carter started to work as a waiter; nevertheless, he still found time to dedicate to his

studies. 4. Carter’s mother felt sorry for Carter; however, there was nothing she could do to help

him. 5. Carter’s SAT scores were really high; therefore, he was accepted at Harvard Medical

School. 6. Harvard was too expensive for Carter to afford on his waiter’s wages; therefore, he

decided to ask for a student loan. 7. Even though Carter owed a lot of money, he was happy with the arrangement. 8. He was the best in his class; nevertheless, he wasn’t sure he would become a

successful doctor. 9. He finally graduated first in his class; therefore, he was invited to do his internship

program in the best hospital in Boston. 10. He made a lot of money as a doctor; however, it took him five years to pay off his

debt.





Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the words in the box.

love-hate relationship – chat – hit on – draw the line – be stuck – devote time – classified as – weapons

1. My cousin can be _____________ a technobimbo – she has no idea has to even turn on

her computer.

2. Did you see how that guy was talking to me, all flirtatious and all? Do you think he was

______________ me?

3. There’s just so much I’ll do for a cause. You have to ___________ unless you want to

go too far deep into something.

4. Lately, I ___________ to reading the classics. I’ve been through Shakespeare and

Flaubert, and I’m having the time of my life!

5. I have a ________________ with my sister. One moment we’re best friends, the next

we’re not even talking to each other. It’s kind of weird.

6. We’re going to be late again! I can’t believe we _____________ in traffic for 40

minutes now!

7. I hate all sorts of ________: guns, pistols, rifles.... I think they’re disgusting.

8. Tonight I _______________ with my friends on the Internet. We do that every Friday

night. We even have a reserved room on AOL for that.

9. Tim Waits is such a computer ________! All he does in life is think about computers.

But I have to admit, no one knows more about computers than Tim!





ANSWER KEY:

1. classified as

2. hitting on

3. draw the line

4. have been devoting time

5. love-hate relationship

6. have been stuck

7. weapons

8. am going to chat

9. geek

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