WRITE TRUE (T) OR FALSE (F) ACCORDING TO THE STATEMENTS.

1. ( ) Verbs can have regular or irregular forms in the past simple.

2. ( ) we use the past tense to talk about events, actions, states and situations

that happened in the past.

3. ( ) We use this tense when we want to talk about unfinished actions that

started in the past and continue to the present.

4. ( ) We use 'since' with a period of time (2004, April 23rd, last year, two

hours ago).

5. ( ) We use 'for' with a fixed time in the past (2 hours, three years, six

months)

6. ( ) Yesterday, last night, five minutes ago are examples of past time

markers.

PUT ONE OF THESE VERBS IN EACH SENTENCE. USE THE PAST OF THE

VERBS.

buy catch cost drink fall hurt sell do send spend teach throw win

write

1. Mozart ……………………… more than 600 pieces of music.

2. How did you learn to drive? My father …………………………. me.

3. We couldn’t afford to keep out car, so we ……………………… it.

4. I was very thirsty. I ……………………… the water very quickly.

5. Paul and I played tennis yesterday. He’s much better than me, so he

…………………….. easily.

6. Don FELL down the stairs this morning and …………………. his leg.

7. Jim ………………… the ball to Sue, who …………………………. it.

8. Ann ……………… a lot of money yesterday. She ………………………… a

dress which ……………… $100.

CHOOSE PAST SIMPLE OR PRESENT PERFECT

Change the verb into the correct form of the past simple or present perfect

1) I ………………………(visit) Paris three times.

2) Last year I ……………………..(visit) Paris.

3) I ………………………(know) my great grandmother for a few years - she died

when I was eight.

4) I ……………………….(know) Julie for three years - we still meet once a month.

5) I ……………………….(play) Hockey since I was a child - I'm pretty good!.

6) She …………………………..(play) hockey at school but she didn't like it.

7) Last month I …………………………. (go) to Scotland.

8) I'm sorry, John isn't here now. He ……………………..(go) to the shops.

9) I……………………………. (drink) three cups of coffee today.

10) I …………………………(drink) three cups of coffee yesterday.

COMPLETE LIO’S INFORMATION USING GERUNDS AND INFINITIVES.

I’m Lionel Andres Messi, but people called me Lio, “La Pulga.” I’m an Argentinian soccer player. I started ……………………………..(a. play) soccer when I was very little. At the age of 11, I needed …………………………………….(b. move) to Barcelona to treat a grown hormone deficiency I used to have. I planned …………………………………….(c. train) every day and kept ………………………………… (d. practice) soccer. I began ………………………………….(e. play) with the FG BARCELONA and made my official debut on November 16, 2003. I was only 16. In the future, I want ………………………(f. win) as many titles as possible, and I will continue ………………………………..(g. work) on my foundation: “La fundación Leo Messi.” I’m going ………………………(h. try) to make children’s lives happier. I would like ………………………………………….(i. support) children to get an education, so they can have a chance in life. I really enjoy ……………………………….(j. play) soccer and ……………………………….(k. help) children. There’s nothing more satisfying than seeing a happy and smiling child.

Second conditional

IF CONDITION RESULT

If past simple “would” + Infinitive

1 If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world.

2 If Rachel had more time, she would learn to play the guitar.

3 If you were to get married, would you be happy?

4 If I had enough money, I would go to Japan.

1 I would travel around the world if I won the lottery. (Si ganara la lotería, viajaría

alrededor del mundo.)

2 Rachel would learn to play the guitar if she had more time. (Si Rachel tuviera más

tiempo, aprendería a tocar la guitarra.)

3 Would you be happy if you were to get married? (¿Estarías feliz si te casaras?)

4 I would go to Japan if I had enough money. (Viajaría a Japón si ganara la lotería)

NOTE: For the second conditional, were replaces was: If I were a rich man...

EXERCICES

Complete the Conditional Sentences (Type II) by putting the verbs into the correct

form. Use conditional I with would in the main clause.

1. If we (have)…… had……. a yacht, we (sail) .…would sail.… the seven seas.

2. If he (have) ……………………… more time, he (learn)…………. karate.

3. If they (tell) ……………………. their father, he (be) …..…….. very angry.

4. She (spend) …..… a year in the USA if it (be) ……… easier to get a green card.

5. If I (live) ………… on a lonely island, I (run) …………. around naked all day.

6. We (help) …………….. you if we (know) ……………………………… how.

7. My brother (buy) …………. a sports car if he (have) …………….. the money.

8. If I (feel) ………………….better, I (go) ………………. to the cinema with you.

9. If you (go) ………… by bike more often, you (be / not) …………….. so flabby.

10. She (not / talk) ……………… to you if she (be) …………………. mad at you.

MATCH CORRECT OPTION FOR THESE 2ND CONDITIONAL SENTENCES.

If I went to China, if I had my guitar. If I was the President, if the rain stopped! If you were in my position, he would catch some fish for supper.

If Joe were here, you'd understand.

It would be nice I wouldn’t feel so cold.

I would sing you a song I'd visit the Great Wall.

If I had a better sleeping bag, I'd reduce taxes.

CHOOSE THE CORRECT RESPONSE FOR EACH OF THE SENTENCES:

1. If his nose were smaller, he _________ very handsome.

would be

was

2. I would come if I _________ a car.

would have

had

3. If she _________, she would tell him.

knows

knew

4. If his parents didn't give him money, he ________ so much.

wouldn't go out

didn't go out

5. If she ________ me, she would have told me.

didn't believe

wouldn't believe

6. He wouldn't say that if he ________ it.

wouldn't mean

didn't mean

7. I ________ on a trip around the world if I won the lottery.

would go

will go

8. I ________ that if I were you.

will not do

would not do

9. If these walls _________ thicker, we wouldn't hear the neighbors.

would be

were

10. If I were a millionaire, ________ a mansion.

I'd buy

I'm going to buy

CHOOSE THE CORRECT OPTION FOR THESE 2ND CONDITIONAL

SENTENCES.

1. If I __________ more money, I would buy a car.

a) have

b) had

c) would have

d) will have

2. If she __________ how to speak French, she would not take lessons.

a) knows

b) know

c) knew

d) known

3. If he were older, he __________ vote.

a) will

b) could

c) can

d) will be able to

4. The men would have money if they _________.

a) work

b) works

c) worked

d) working

5. What would you do if you __________ the lottery?

a) win

b) will win

c) won

d) have won

6. If Tom __________ to class, he would learn more.

a) go

b) goes

c) have went

d) went

7. The children would do better if they __________ more time.

a) have

b) has

c) having

d) had

8. Where would you __________ if you could go anywhere in the world?

a) go

b) goes

c) went

d) have gone

9. Would you __________ to live in a big house or a small house?

a) like

b) likes

c) liking

d) liked

10. Who would you meet if you __________meet anyone in the world?

a) can

b) could

c) can't

d) will be able

VOCABULARY

Circle the word that does not belong in each group.

Ex: hot tall heavy

1 hand elbow farther ankle

2 gorgeous attractive audition beautiful

3 thumb fault wrist knee

4 like prefer love rude

5 shorter funnier bigger sneaker

COMPLETE THE SENTENCES USING PRESENT OR PRESENT PERFECT I’m Italian. I ( live ) ………………………………. in Rome. I ( go ) ………………………………………… rock climbing once a week. My father (work) ……………………………… at hospital. He’s a nurse. What (read) …………………….. you ………………… right now? John (do) ………………………………. his homework now. Can you hear? Dad (sing) ………………………….. in the shower! They (study) ………………………….. in the library right now. My friend (not / call) ………………… usually ………………. me on Sundays. Shh. The baby (sleep) ………………………………….. . What time (get up) …………………… you ………………….. on Saturdays?

GRAMMAR

Rewrite the sentences using the comparative or superlative form of the adjectives in

parentheses.

nose

Ex: Her shoes were (expensive) than her dress.

Her shoes were more expensive than her dress.

1. Rock climbing is (dangerous) than windsurfing.

……………………………………………………………………………………….

……………………………………………………………………………………….

2. No, he’s not (good) student in the class.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

3. I think her car is (fast) than his.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………

4. She thinks this dress is (pretty) than that one.

…………………………………………………………………………………………..

………………………………………………………………………………………….

5. This is the (exciting) ride in the amusement park.

………………………………………………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………….

Fill the blanks with should, shouldn’t, or must.

Ex: You ….should…….. always be polite.

1. You ………………… eat too much candy.

2. You …………………pass your test to graduate.

3. You ………………… run when it’s hot outside.

4. You ………………… show an ID to get on a plane.

5. You …………………be late for your auditions.

COMMUNICATION

Underline correct answers.

Ex: Is it snowing?

A Yes, it is. B Yes, it was. C Yes, I am.

1. Are you mad at me?

A I’m in. B Should I be? C Congratulations!

2. You got the best grade.

A You’re kidding! B Maybe I will. C Actually, there’s something.

3. Any news?

A I know that. B It’s not your fault. C Yes, I got into Star Performers.

4. I think Nicole is the most talented actress.

A I agree. B It’s nothing. C What’s up?

5. I feel really sick.

A If you’ll see a doctor. B You should see a doctor. C You must not see a doctor.

READING

Read the e-mail. Then answer the questions below. Give short answers.

Sandra,

I´m very excited about your visit to New York! I think you´ll have a lot of fun here.

There´s a lot to do, and a lot of fun things to see.

What kinds of things do you want to do here? I know you´ll just be here for three

days. So we should choose a few things you really want to do. If you like museums, we´ll

go to the Metropolitan or the Museum of Modern Art. If you want to get a good view of

the city, we´ll visit the Empire State Building. It´s the tallest building in New York and

the views are awesome. If you want to buy designer clothes, we can go to Madison

Avenue. The best (and most expensive) stores are there. Or if you´re interested in trendy,

casual clothes, we´ll go shopping in Soho. And if you want to just hang out and relax,

we´ll go to Central Park. It´s the biggest park in the city and there are walking trails, a

lake, and a zoo.

New York is often hot in the summer, so you should bring some shorts and t-shirts. You

should bring a few dressy things, too. But the most important thing to bring is comfortable

shoes. We´ll be walking a lot!

Looking forward to your visit- see you soon!

Chris

Ex: Who´s going to visit New York? …….Sandra…………….

1. How long will she be there? ......................................................

2. Where can she see a good view of the city? ......................................................

3. Where are the most expensive shops? …………………………………..

4. Where can she buy casual, trendy clothes? …………………………………..

5. What´s the biggest park in the city? ……………………………………

WRITING

Write rules of etiquette. Use should, shouldn´t, will or must.

Ex: We should always be polite to each other.

1. ………………………………………………………………………..

2. ………………………………………………………………………..

3. ………………………………………………………………………..

4. ………………………………………………………………………..

5. ………………………………………………………………………..

VOCABULARY 1. MATCH THE MEANING OF THESE COLLOQUIAL EXPRESSIONS AND COMPLETE:

to be at large: …………………………………. You’re joking! to pull one’s leg: ………………………………….. to be a fugitive

to tie the knot: …………………………………. That’s terrible Are you kidding?: …………………………………. to fool someone What a shame: ………………………………… to get married

WRITE "questions tags" AND COMPLETE THE SENTENCES:

1. Their parents are divorced , …………………………………………………..?

2. The door has been locked , …………………………………………………..?

3. He would not do this , …………………………………………………..?

4. The plane crashed in the jungle, ………………………………………..?

5. Switch on the light, please , …………………………………………………..?

6. Shut-up , …………………………………………………..?

GRAMMAR WRITE SENTENCES USING “WISH.”

a. Grandpa would love to send photos to his friends by e-mail, but he doesn’t know how to do it. He wishes he knew how …………………………………………………..

b. Mary wants to call Peter but she doesn’t have his number. ……………………………………………………………………………….

c. Paul doesn’t have the money to buy a smartphone.

…………………………………………………………………………………

d. Diana’s boyfriend is away. She keeps sending text messages to him but she doesn’t have any news from him.

………………………………………………………………………………………….

TRANSLATE INTO SPANISH AND WRITE AND EXAMPLE

Idioms and Colloquial Expressions

• Wait a sec = ………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………

• To cost an arm and a leg = ………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………

• To shape up or ship out = ………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………

• To pull the plug = ………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………

• 24/7 = ………………………………………………….

………………………………………………………………………………………

ANSWER THIS QUESTION, CHOOSE ANSWER AND EXPLAIN

How is technology changing our lives?

• It’s creating problems because people are socializing differently.

• It’s making our lives easier and safer.

• It’s a mix of advantages and disadvantages

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

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

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

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

READ AND WRITE ONE EXAMPLE

Idioms and Colloquial Expressions

• Wait and see = Wait, and you’ll soon know the answer.

………………………………………………………………………………………

• To cost an arm and a leg = If something costs an arm and a leg, it is very expensive.

………………………………………………………………………………………

• To shape up or ship out = If someone has to shape up or ship out, they have to improve or

leave their job, organization, etc.

………………………………………………………………………………………

• To pull the plug = If the plug is pulled on something like a project, it is terminated

prematurely, often by stopping funding.

………………………………………………………………………………………

• 24/7 = Twenty-four seven or 24/7 means all the time, coming from 24

hours a day, 7 days a week.

………………………………………………………………………………………

READING READ AND ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS

When writing a news story, journalists have to be careful about the information they are supplying. The news has to have two important characteristics. First, the information has to be true. It cannot be based on a rumor and it cannot be invented. The best way to validate the information is to obtain it from a reliable source and quote it. When you quote, you repeat what is said directly by the people involved. You can also use interviews. They’re a great technique to get opinions to support the news. Secondly, the information has to be objective. Objectivity means to present the situation just as it is, providing all sides of the story so that the reader can make an interpretation based on the facts and not feelings or opinions of the person who writes the story.

ANSWER THESE QUESTIONS

a. What important characteristics should news have? ………………………………………………….………………………

b. How can information be validated as true information?

…………………………………………………………………………. c. Can you give an example of objectivity in the news?

…………………………………………………………………………

d. What meaning the news is objective?

…………………………………………………………………………

Read the expressions below and choose the option that best corresponds to its meaning. (UNDERLINE) • 24/7 a. all the time b. 24 or 7 c. 24 divided by 7

• to cost an arm and a leg a. very cheap b. good price c. very expensive

• to pull the plug a. stop an activity b. go to bed c. change the game

• shape up or ship out a. to turn off the cell phone b. to behave or leave c. to attend

WRITING UNDERLINE THE ANSWER AND EXPLAIN WHY

How do you prefer to get informed? • Why? • TV news • Newspapers • Internet • Other

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

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What’s your favorite kind of news? • Sports • Politics • Entertainment •Science • Why?

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