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Intermediate - Lesson 65

READING COMPREHENSION

Answer Key

A. Let's Read

Leonardo da Vinci

The name Leonardo da Vinci makes people think of the Mona Lisa. But Leonardo da Vinci was not only a great painter. He was also a scientist, a musician, an inventor and an engineer. And he was a genius in everything he did.

Leonardo believed in learning by seeing. He looked carefully at everything around him - people, plants, animals and things. He took his notebook with him everywhere and drew what he saw. He drew so he could learn about how things worked.

Leonardo left 13,000 pages of drawings. He especially liked to study and draw machines. As he drew them he thought of new things that could be done with them. For example he thought of a car 400 years before cars were invented! He also tried to invent a flying machine.

Leonardo da Vinci didn't want people to read his notes and steal his ideas, so he wrote his notes backwards. To read them you must hold them up to a mirror.

B. Now answer the questions. Complete sentences are not necessary but you must be accurate. DO NOT repeat the words of the question.

1. Who painted the Mona Lisa?

_____ Leonardo da Vinci

2. Why did Leonardo da Vinci draw everything he saw?

_____Because he believed in learning by seeing.

3. How many pages of drawings do we have by Leonardo da Vinci?

_____13, 000

4. What did Leonardo like to draw the most?

______Machines

5. Give an example of a machine Leonardo da Vinci wanted to invent.

______ A flying machine

6. How can you read his notes?

______By holding them up to a mirror.

C. Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with words from the text.

1. She is so talented and does everything brilliantly. She's a ---genius-------.

2. Please open your ----notebooks------------ and write down your homework.

3. Close your bag. You don't want anyone to ---steal---------- your money.

4. You put your shirt on ---backwards-----------. Turn it around.

D. From Reading to Writing

Write a composition about a film you enjoyed. Write between 120 and 180 words.

--Model Answer: "Harry Potter" --------------------------------------------------------------------Harry Potter is a fantasy film based on the best-selling novels of JK Rowling. The first two novels in Rowling's series were brought to life in the 2001 and 2002 films. The main character is a young orphan who is badly mistreated by his aunt and her family. 

Harry finds out that he is actually a powerful wizard. He also learns that his parents were not killed by Voldemort, the most evil wizard in the world. Voldemort is on the loose and wants to kill Harry. As the story unfolds, Harry makes friends, as well as some enemies, and has a lot of magical adventures.

Harry Potter is actually meant for kids and young teenagers, but it appeals to adults as well, so the audiences include a wide age range. Despite the predictions of some critics, no-one was really taken by surprise when the films turned out to be blockbusters. There will be several more versions, one for each novel in Rowling's series. What remains to be seen is whether these will be equally successful box-office hits.----( 178 words)

False Beginners - Lesson 66

READING COMPREHENSION

Answer Key

A. Let's read

Shark- cage Diving

What an adventure! On our trip to South Africa, we went shark-cage diving in Cape Town. There were about 20 people on the boat which took us out to sea. When the boat stopped, we entered a cage which was dropped down into the sea.

Then a bag full of dead fish was thrown into the water, near our cage. We all waited. Suddenly we saw a big, black shark. To tell the truth, I was really nervous. The shark swam around the cage, very close to us. We could even touch it. Then it ate the food and moved away. Another shark came by, but by then it wasn't so frightening any more.

Some people do not agree with this sport. They say that sharks are learning that there is food where there are people. They worry that sharks will begin to attack swimmers, surfers and divers. They want to stop this sport, so I'm very happy I had the opportunity to do it.

B. Now answer the following questions. DO NOT repeat the words of the question. Sometimes 2-3 words are enough.

1. Where did the writer go shark-cage diving?

In Cape Town, South Africa   

2. Where was the cage dropped?

Down into the sea.

3. What was in the bag that they threw into the water?

Dead fish

4. How did the writer feel when she saw the shark?

Nervous

5. What do some people worry about?

That sharks will attack humans

6. Find words in the passage that mean the same as:

- went into (par. 1) ---entered-------------

- near (par. 2) -----close----------------

- don't like it (par. 3) ------don't agree-------------

- hurt (par. 3) ------attack---------------------

7. Write a short paragraph about an adventure you had. Use the simple past.

-----Model Answer:-------------------------------------------------------------------I was driving in a thick fog along the edge of a cliff. My car suddenly swerved off the road, plunging over the cliff and landing partway down the mountain. When I came round after three hours, I managed to dial the number that would save my life : 999. After a difficult search, ambulance paramedics found me and were lowered to the car by helicopter. The tide was coming in. Another 20 minutes and the whole area would have been covered with water. In many respects, I was very lucky. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Intermediate - Lesson 64

READING COMPREHENSION

A. Let's Read

Leonardo da Vinci

The name Leonardo da Vinci makes people think of the Mona Lisa. But Leonardo da Vinci was not only a great painter. He was also a scientist, a musician, an inventor and an engineer. And he was a genius in everything he did.

Leonardo believed in learning by seeing. He looked carefully at everything around him - people, plants, animals and things. He took his notebook with him everywhere and drew what he saw. He drew so he could learn about how things worked.

Leonardo left 13,000 pages of drawings. He especially liked to study and draw machines. As he drew them he thought of new things that could be done with them. For example he thought of a car 400 years before cars were invented! He also tried to invent a flying machine.

Leonardo da Vinci didn't want people to read his notes and steal his ideas, so he wrote his notes backwards. To read them you must hold them up to a mirror.

B. Now answer the questions. Complete sentences are not necessary but you must be accurate. DO NOT repeat the words of the question.

1. Who painted the Mona Lisa?

_________________________________________________________

2. Why did Leonardo da Vinci draw everything he saw?

_________________________________________________________

3. How many pages of drawings do we have by Leonardo da Vinci?

________________________________________________________

4. What did Leonardo like to draw the most?

________________________________________________________

5. Give an example of a machine Leonardo da Vinci wanted to invent.

________________________________________________________

6. How can you read his notes?

_________________________________________________________

C. Vocabulary

Complete the sentences with words from the text.

1. She is so talented and does everything brilliantly. She's a ----------.

2. Please open your ---------------- and write down your homework.

3. Close your bag. You don't want anyone to ------------- your money.

4. You put your shirt on --------------. Turn it around.

D. From Reading to Writing

Write a composition about a film you enjoyed. Write between 120 and 180 words.

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False Beginners - Lesson 65

READING COMPREHENSION

A. Let's read

Shark- cage Diving

What an adventure! On our trip to South Africa, we went shark-cage diving in Cape Town. There were about 20 people on the boat which took us out to sea. When the boat stopped, we entered a cage which was dropped down into the sea.

Then a bag full of dead fish was thrown into the water, near our cage. We all waited. Suddenly we saw a big, black shark. To tell the truth, I was really nervous. The shark swam around the cage, very close to us. We could even touch it. Then it ate the food and moved away. Another shark came by, but by then it wasn't so frightening any more.

Some people do not agree with this sport. They say that sharks are learning that there is food where there are people. They worry that sharks will begin to attack swimmers, surfers and divers. They want to stop this sport, so I'm very happy I had the opportunity to do it.

B. Now answer the following questions. DO NOT repeat the words of the question. Sometimes 2-3 words are enough.

1. Where did the writer go shark-cage diving?

_____________________________________________________

2. Where was the cage dropped?

_____________________________________________________

3. What was in the bag that they threw into the water?

______________________________________________________

4. How did the writer feel when she saw the shark?

____________________________________________________

5. What do some people worry about?

_____________________________________________________

6. Find words in the passage that mean the same as:

- went into (par. 1) ----------------

- near (par. 2) ---------------------

- don't like it (par. 3) -------------------

- hurt (par. 3) ---------------------------

7. Write a short paragraph about an adventure you had. Use the simple past.

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Intermediate - Lesson 63

MODALS

PRACTICE

Answer Key

Grammar Reference : Modals

Fill in the spaces with the right modal verbs.
Example: I ________ speak English very fluently. (key = can)

1.    You -could------- run faster if you weren't so lazy.
2.    It's too cold. I---will---------  close the window.
3.    He---can-------  be friendly, but he is usually unfriendly.
4.    We----shouldn't----------  watch TV so much. 

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5.    You---mustn't-------  leave the class before 1 o'clock.
6.    Stop smoking! You really---should----  not smoke.
7.    We --could------- not climb those mountains when we were kids.
8.    I have no time. I---must------  leave now. My parents are waiting for me.
9.    You failed in your final test. You ---should-------- have studied harder.
10.    Sami ---can't---  lift that heavy table. He is too weak.
11.    If I had enough money, I ---could----- travel with my friends but now I can't.
12.    I wish I ---could------ buy a new car but i do not have any money.
13.    You --should------  behave well in front of guests. Stop being silly.
14.    It --may/might----- rain in the desert sometimes, but you can't depend on it.
15.    The project ---will--------- finish in two years time.
16.    I ---ought------ to study well for the exam.
17.    You look tired. You ---should----- have some sleep.
18.    Muneera ---may/might-----  come to the party, but nobody is sure.
19.     --Can / Could / May-------I borrow your pen?
20.    Laila ---could------- not swim when she was one year old.

Fill in needn't or mustn't.
Example: You _____ forget your homework. (mustn't)

1.    You ---needn't------ wash these fruits. I've already washed them.
2.    You --needn't------- translate that. I understand what you say.
3.    You---mustn't----------  tell Sandra. She can't keep a secret.
4.    You ---needn't-------  lend me your umbrella. I love walking in the rain. 

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5.    You--needn't-------  call me. I will call you when I get home so that you save some money.
6.    We've got plenty of time. We ---needn't------- leave yet.
7.    We've got plenty of time. We---needn't---------  hurry.
8.    We  walk all the way home. We---needn't---------- take a taxi.
9.    We have enough food at home. We--needn't-------  go shopping today.
10.    Tom has broken his leg. He--mustn't-----  walk a lot. It is not good for him.
11.    There's plenty of time for you to make up your mind now. You---needn't--  decide now.
12.    The last bus is at eleven. I --mustn't------ miss it or else I won't be able to get home.
13.    That's not a secret. You --needn't------  whisper.
14.    That's a secret. You --mustn't-------  tell anybody.
15.    Take your time. You --needn't-------  be back before eight.
16.    Jim gave me a letter to post. I ---mustn't------ forget to do that.
17.    I ---mustn't-------  forget to do my homework.
18.    I know what you mean. You ---needn't------  explain further.
19.    I have to go now. I --mustn't------  be late for work.
20.    I can go on my own. You ---needn't-------  come with me.
 
 

 

False Beginners - Lesson 64

REVIEW 2

Answer Key

VOCABULARY

Look at these verbs and complete the following phrases. Use each verb only ONCE.

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build
sit
take
buy
put on  sunbathe
read
play
listen to

 1. __sit________under an umbrella
 2. __play_____________volleyball
 3.___put on_________sun screen
 4.___sunbathe___________on your beach towel
 5.___read______a book or magazine 
 6.___take a_____________swim
 7. ___build________a sandcastle
 8. ___buy___________an ice-cream
 9.__listen to__________music

For each food, choose the correct group from the list below by putting the correct letter (A-E).

   
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Main Dishes
Vegetables
Desserts
People
Starters

 

1. ___desserts__________apple pie 
2. ___vegetables__________red and green peppers 
3.__main dishes_________roast chicken 
4.__people_____________barman 
5. _starters_______________tomato soup 
6. _starters ______________bean soup 
7. __starters_____________ham and melon 
8. __people__________chef 
9.___desserts_____________cheesecake 
10. __main dishes_____________lasagne 
11. __starters / main dishes________________chilli con carne 
12. ___desserts________________ice-cream 
13. ____people_____________waitress 
14. _starters_______cheese salad 
15. ___main dishes__________________fish & chips 
16. __vegetables_______________boiled carrots 
17. ____people___________waiter 
18. _main dishes________-gammon steak 
19. _main dishes________________lamb curry 
20. __starters________________-prawn cocktail 

Intermediate - Lesson 62

MODALS

PRACTICE

Grammar Reference : Modals

Fill in the spaces with the right modal verbs.
Example: I ________ speak English very fluently. (key = can)

1.    You -------- run faster if you weren't so lazy.
2.    It's too cold. I------------  close the window.
3.    He----------  be friendly, but he is usually unfriendly.
4.    We--------------  watch TV so much. 

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5.    You----------  leave the class before 1 o'clock.
6.    Stop smoking! You really-------  not smoke.
7.    We --------- not climb those mountains when we were kids.
8.    I have no time. I---------  leave now. My parents are waiting for me.
9.    You failed in your final test. You ----------- have studied harder.
10.    Sami ------  lift that heavy table. He is too weak.
11.    If I had enough money, I -------- travel with my friends but now I can't.
12.    I wish I --------- buy a new car but i do not have any money.
13.    You --------  behave well in front of guests. Stop being silly.
14.    It ------- rain in the desert sometimes, but you can't depend on it.
15.    The project ------------ finish in two years time.
16.    I --------- to study well for the exam.
17.    You look tired. You --------- have some sleep.
18.    Muneera --------  come to the party, but nobody is sure.
19.     ---------I borrow your pen?
20.    Laila ---------- not swim when she was one year old.

Fill in needn't or mustn't.
Example: You _____ forget your homework. (mustn't)

1.    You --------- wash these fruits. I've already washed them.
2.    You --------- translate that. I understand what you say.
3.    You-------------  tell Sandra. She can't keep a secret.
4.    You ----------  lend me your umbrella. I love walking in the rain. 

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5.    You---------  call me. I will call you when I get home so that you save some money.
6.    We've got plenty of time. We ---------- leave yet.
7.    We've got plenty of time. We------------  hurry.
8.    We  walk all the way home. We------------- take a taxi.
9.    We have enough food at home. We---------  go shopping today.
10.    Tom has broken his leg. He-------  walk a lot. It is not good for him.
11.    There's plenty of time for you to make up your mind now. You-----  decide now.
12.    The last bus is at eleven. I -------- miss it or else I won't be able to get home.
13.    That's not a secret. You --------  whisper.
14.    That's a secret. You ---------  tell anybody.
15.    Take your time. You ---------  be back before eight.
16.    Jim gave me a letter to post. I --------- forget to do that.
17.    I ----------  forget to do my homework.
18.    I know what you mean. You ---------  explain further.
19.    I have to go now. I --------  be late for work.
20.    I can go on my own. You ----------  come with me.
 
 

 

False Beginners - Lesson 63

REVIEW 2

VOCABULARY

Look at these verbs and complete the following phrases. Use each verb only ONCE.

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build
sit
take
buy
put on  sunbathe
read
play
listen to

 1. __________under an umbrella
 2. _______________volleyball
 3.____________sun screen
 4.______________on your beach towel
 5._________a book or magazine 
 6.________________swim
 7. ___________a sandcastle
 8. ______________an ice-cream
 9.____________on your beach towel

For each food, choose the correct group from the list below by putting the correct letter (A-E).

   
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Main Dishes
Vegetables
Desserts
People
Starters

 

1. _____________apple pie 
2. _____________red and green peppers 
3.___________roast chicken 
4._______________barman 
5. ________________tomato soup 
6. _______________bean soup 
7. _______________ham and melon 
8. ____________chef 
9.________________cheesecake 
10. _______________lasagne 
11. __________________chilli con carne 
12. ___________________ice-cream 
13. _________________waitress 
14. ________cheese salad 
15. _____________________fish & chips 
16. _________________boiled carrots 
17. _______________waiter 
18. _________-gammon steak 
19. _________________lamb curry 
20. __________________-prawn cocktail 

Phrasal Verbs with PUT

 

PUT ACROSS

(separable) to communicate; convey effectively

During the meeting, management put across the message that our concerns were insignificant.

PUT AWAY

(separable) to discard; renounce

Let’s put away our worries, and live for the moment.

PUT AWAY

(separable) to consume

I watched Max put away several hamburgers in just a few minutes.

PUT AWAY

(separable) to confine; incarcerate; imprison

The government put

Sherman

away for a year for having the wrong information on his website.

PUT BACK

(separable) to place something where it was previously

When you finish the milk, please don't put the empty container back in the fridge.

PUT DOWN

(separable) to kill a sick or injured animal (usually out of mercy)

The vet said it was necessary to put down the race horse because of its broken leg.

PUT DOWN

(separable) to insult or make disparaging remarks about someone

I feel sorry for Max. Everytime he and Mary get together with their friends Mary puts him down in front of everybody.

PUT OFF

(separable) to postpone

Many students put off doing their homework until it is almost too late.

PUT ON

(separable) to dress oneself with; to wear; to don

Mary put her best dress on.

PUT ON

(separable) to produce; perform

The theater group put on a great show.

PUT ON

(separable) to fool; mislead for amusement

You’re putting me on!

PUT OUT

(separable) to extinguish

The firefighters put the fire out.

PUT OUT

(separable) to publish; issue

The government put out a news brief to misinform the public.

PUT OUT

(separable) to exert, extend

The workers put out considerable effort to get the job done on time.

PUT OUT

(separable) to expel

Please put the cat out.

PUT THROUGH

(separable) to implement; bring to a successful conclusion

The committee was unable to put through any reforms on campaign financing.

PUT THROUGH

(separable) to make a telephone connection for

Operator, put me through to the president!

PUT UP

(separable) to raise; erect; build

The construction workers put the buildings up in just a few days.

PUT UP

(separable) to accommodate; provide food a shelter to

The government put the refugees up in temporary housing.

PUT UP WITH

(inseparable) to tolerate

Max has great difficulty putting up with noisy children.

 

Intermediate - Lesson 61

 

We use needn't + infinitive (basic verb) in the same way as we use don't have to + infinitive. It means something is not necessary.

You needn't come with us. You can stay at home if you want.
I needn't bring my umbrella, it will be a lovely day.

We use needn't have + past participle (needn't have done) for something that wasn't necessary in the past:

I needn't have come to school today! There is a teachers' strike!! (= but I came to school although it wasn't necessary)
The car wasn't dirty - you needn't have washed it! (but you washed it although it wasn't necessary)

Needn't have done, as in the two sentences above, tells us something in the past that wasn't necessary in the past, but we did it. We can use "didn't need to" to say what wasn't necessary to do in the past.

It was Sunday yesterday and I wasn't working so I didn't need to get up early. (= it wasn't necessary for me to get up early) 

Compare these two situations:

I bought 2kg of sugar yesterday but my wife tells me now that we have a lot of sugar already so I needn't have bought the new bag. It was my mistake because I didn't check first.

I bought 2kg of sugar yesterday. I knew we had some sugar and that I didn't need to buy more but this new bag was on special offer at the supermarket so I bought it anyway.

False Beginners - Lesson 62

REVIEW 1

Answer Key

Gap Fill Letter

Fill in the spaces with either present simple, past simple or present continuous.

Dear Mary,

How are you. I ____received________ (receive) your letter last week. Thank you for
the recipe for the cake I ___asked_________ (ask) for. I ___made_________ (make) it
last week and it ___was_________ (be) very nice.

I now ____have________ (have) a new job in a supermarket in the city centre. I
____go________ (go) there every day at 3 o'clock in the afternoon and
__work__________ (work) there till 10 o'clock in the evening. I ___am_________
(be) very happy because my sister ____works________ (work) there too so we
___travel_________ (travel) to and from work together. I ___got_________ (get) my
first wages last week and I __went out__________ (go out) immediately and
____bought________ (buy) a new stereo for my bedroom. It ____is________ (be)
gold and black and ____looks________ (look) very nice.

My brother ___is coming_________ (come) to stay with me for a few days next week so
I ____am________ (be) very happy. He ____arrives________ (arrive) on Saturday so I
___am going_________ (go) to collect him from the station. After I collect him, we
___are going_________ (go) to that Mexican restaurant near the park. _Do you want___________
(want?) to come with us? You can ____telephone________ (telephone) me to tell me if
you ___want_________ (want) to come or not.

John ___told_________ (tell) me that you _____passed_______ (pass) your Spanish
exam last month. Congratulations. __Was it__________ (be?) difficult? You
___know_________ (know) that I ____am________ (be) terrible at languages but you
are better. __Are you going__________ (go?) to visit Spain for your next holiday so you can
___practise_________ (practise) it?

Please write to me soon with all your news, Mary.

All the best

Sara.

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Question Words Worksheet

Fill in the spaces in each of the questions using the question words given in the box below. Each question word is used once only.

Why? How often? When? What? Which?
Who? How much? Where? How many? How long?

1. _Where___________ do you live?
2. How long ____________ do you want to stay in this city?
3. _How often___________ do you speak English outside the class?
4. __When__________ do you prefer to study -at night or in the morning?
5. ___Why_________ are you studying English?
6. ___Which/What_________ do you prefer -wine or beer?
7. ___How many_________ uncles and aunts do you have?
8. ____Who________ is the best student in this class?
9. __How much__________ coffee do you drink every day?
10. ___What_________ is the time?

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Some or Any ?

1. Are there ____any________ cinemas in your town?
2. Can I have ___some_________ sugar in my coffee, please?
3. He doesn’t have ___any_________ brothers or sisters in his family.
4. If you go and look in the kitchen, there are ___some_________ magazines on
the table.
5. There weren't ____any________ people on the beach this morning. Only
___some_________ seagulls.
6. ___Some_________ people in the world are very rich, but others don’t have
__any__________ money.
7. Would you like _____some_______ wine with your dinner?
8. Can you get me ____some________ bread if you go to the shops?
9. It's not surprising she doesn't have ____any________ friends.
10. There are ______some______ eggs in the fridge but you will need to buy
___some_________ milk.
11. Do you want __any__________ help with your homework?
12. ___Some_________ people at the party last night were very bored.
Which sentences are offers or requests? ~ 2 / 7 / 8 

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Comparative Structures Worksheet

For each space, choose between "as", "than" or "more".

1. My telephone isn't as modern __as________ yours.
2. This watch looks nice but it's __more________ expensive than the other.
3. Your car is the same make _as_________ mine.
4. That film wasn't __as________ good as the last one we saw together.
5. I didn't know you were the same age ___as_______ me. When is your
birthday?
6. This is a nice house but your house is __more________ beautiful.
7. We have less time __than________ you think! Come on -let's go.
8. What a great beach -the other beach was ___as_______ crowded too.
9. You are not ___as_______ intelligent as your boss.
10. You must be very hungry. You took ___more_______ food than me.

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Advanced - Lesson 27

  

A. LISTENING COMPREHENSION

A famous actress is interviewed about her recent work.

Click the link below to listen to the mp3 file and choose the best answer for each question. Then listen again to check.

Download 4L1-actress

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1. What does Jenny say about the last six months of her life?
    She's been incredibly busy.
    She feels she doesn't belong in this showbiz world.
    She's had too much to learn.

2. Why does Jenny use the football metaphor when talking about the cast of her new movie?
    to show how hard they have all been working on the film.
    to give an idea of teamwork.
    to say something about the plot of the film.

3. And how does she view her role in the football team when asked?
    a minor, supporting role.
    the mother of the group.
    the serious one.

4. How did she find working with a famous actor on the film set?
    she was determined not to let it affect her work.
    she didn't find him very professional.
    she felt relaxed around him.

5. Why is Jenny happy that she will be New York in a month's time?
    she doesn't like working in Chicago.
    family commitments make things difficult for her.
    her husband and daughter don't like living in Chicago.

6. Why was Jenny criticized for her comments about Broadway?
    she shouldn't have criticized something she profits off herself.
    she was only repeating something she had previously stated.
    she was too aggressive in her comments about Broadway.

7. What was, and is, at the heart of Jenny's criticism of Broadway?
    she wants equal pay for women.
    there aren't enough women working on Broadway.
    women should be given as many top roles as men are.

B. Grammar and Usage

Practice

ERROR CORRECTION -Read the excerpt from a travel brochure below. Look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct put a C. If a line is incorrect write the word which should not be there.

----to-------1. We will make you an offer you can't refuse! Let us to take

----C-------2. you on a tour of Sicily-to its magnificent beaches,ancient

----C-------3. ruins, temples and many churches. Have a tour guide take

-----for----4. you around or go for sightseeing on your own. Sicily has so

----C-------5. much to offer to tourists. Visit famous landmarks like

which----- 6. Mount Etna (a volcano), the Greek amphitheatre which at

----more--7. Taormina or the cathedral in Cefalu. Sicily is also more

----C------8. famous for its cuisine. Have your meal prepared by a

--from----9. Sicilian chef and enjoy from the big variety of fish dishes,

----C------10. olives and cheeses. Bathe yourself in clear, blue water and

---the---- 11. laze on quiet beaches. The beauty of the Sicily will make

----C------12. you forget your work and routine. With a choice of

----C------13. accommodation, friendly people and Mediterranean

----have--14. sunshine, you will certainly have enjoy the island of Sicily

----C------15. Have your holiday arranged by the experts.

Grammar Reference

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use between 2 and 5 words including the word given.

1. My father gave me permission to go on a solidarity holiday. (let)

My father ----let me go------------------------on a solidarity holiday.

2. My passport needs to be renewed by the end of the month. (have)

I must --have my passport renewed------------------- by the end of the month.

3. Volunteers are cleaning up the beaches now. (cleaned)

The government is --having the beaches cleaned------------------------by volunteers now.

4. Is it necessary for you to take our pictures now? (have)

Do we ---need to have our pictures---------------------- taken now?

5. The travel agent arranged Luke's holiday to Sicily. (arrange)

Luke ---had his travel agent  arrange------------------------ his holiday to Sicily.

6. Your room needs cleaning as soon as possible. (get)

You should ----get your room cleaned------------------- as soon as possible.

7. I'm going to ask my secretary to book a table at the Japanese restaurant. (booked)

8. I'm going to have ---a table booked------------------ at the Japanese restaurant by my secretary.

9. Jim asked his secretary to book a table at the Japanese restaurant. (book)

Jim ----had his secretary book----------------------------- a table at the Japanese restaurant.

10. I don't like my hair. It's too long. I'm going to ask Mary to cut it for me. ( cut)

I'm going to ----have Mary cut----------------my hair.

Intermediate - Lesson 60

REVIEW 1

Answer Key

A. The Past

Where are the mistakes?

1. He was working in Vienna when he met his wife - OK 
2. I have been to England four years ago X I went to England four years ago. (simple past: definite past time)
3. I have lost my keys again -OK
4. I read a book and then I was going to sleep X Iread a book and then went to sleep. (simple past: successive past actions)
5. I watched TV when suddenly the telephone was ringing X I was watching TV when suddenly the phone rang. (past continuous / simple past: past action of duration interrupted by another action which occured for a moment only)
6. I've been reading an interesting book about Polish mushrooms recently - OK 
7. My daughter has been cutting her hand today. We had to take her to the hospital X My daughter has cut her hand today. (result of a recently completed action)
8. My mother visited Paris first and then she visited Madrid - OK
9. Shakespeare has written over twenty plays X Shakespeare wrote over 20 plays. (completed past action which can't happen again because Shakespeare is dead!) 

10. The train was leaving when I was arriving at the station and I was very angry X The train was leaving when I arrived at the station and I was very angry)
11. When I arrived at the station, the train had already left - OK
12. When Tom got home, Jane cooked dinner - OK
13. When Tom got home, Jane had cooked dinner - OK
14. Where have you been yesterday? I couldn’t find you X Where were you yesterday? - (definite past time : yesterday)
15. I know Simon for twenty three years.X I've known Simon for 23 years. (present perfect simple: past action relating to the present : I still know Simon now)

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B. If or In case?

Look at the following sentences and fill the spaces with either "if" or "in case".

1. You should bring your umbrella ___in case_____________ it rains.
2. I asked Bill for his e-mail address ____in case____________ I needed to contact him.
3. ___If_____________ you get a headache, take an aspirin.
4. ___If_____________ your boss shouts at you -shout back!!
5. I took four books with me when I went travelling ___in case_____________ I got bored, but I never read a page!
6. Take the front door key _____in case___________ we are not up when you return.
7. I turned off my mobile phone during the concert ____in case____________ it rang. It would've been so embarrassing.
8. You can ask your father to take you to college______if__________you oversleep tomorrow morning.
9. __In case_______________ you run out of money on your travels,bring a credit card.
10. Ask for Bryan Adam's autograph ______if__________ you see him
backstage after the concert.

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False Beginners - Lesson 61

REVIEW 1

Gap Fill Letter

Fill in the spaces with either present simple, past simple or present continuous.

Dear Mary,

How are you. I ____________ (receive) your letter last week. Thank you for
the recipe for the cake I ____________ (ask) for. I ____________ (make) it
last week and it ____________ (be) very nice.

I now ____________ (have) a new job in a supermarket in the city centre. I
____________ (go) there every day at 3 o'clock in the afternoon and
____________ (work) there till 10 o'clock in the evening. I ____________
(be) very happy because my sister ____________ (work) there too so we
____________ (travel) to and from work together. I ____________ (get) my
first wages last week and I ____________ (go out) immediately and
____________ (buy) a new stereo for my bedroom. It ____________ (be)
gold and black and ____________ (look) very nice.

My brother ____________ (come) to stay with me for a few days next week so
I ____________ (be) very happy. He ____________ (arrive) on Saturday so I
____________ (go) to collect him from the station. After I collect him, we
____________ (go) to that Mexican restaurant near the park. ____________
(want?) to come with us? You can ____________ (telephone) me to tell me if
you ____________ (want) to come or not.

John ____________ (tell) me that you ____________ (pass) your Spanish
exam last month. Congratulations. ____________ (be?) difficult? You
____________ (know) that I ____________ (be) terrible at languages but you
are better. ____________ (go?) to visit Spain for your next holiday so you can
____________ (practise) it?

Please write to me soon with all your news, Mary.

All the best

Sara.

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Question Words Worksheet

Fill in the spaces in each of the questions using the question words given in the box below. Each question word is used once only.

Why? How often? When? What? Which?
Who? How much? Where? How many? How long?

1. ____________ do you live?
2. For ____________ do you want to stay in this city?
3. ____________ do you speak English outside the class?
4. ____________ do you prefer to study -at night or in the morning?
5. ____________ are you studying English?
6. ____________ do you prefer -wine or beer?
7. ____________ uncles and aunts do you have?
8. ____________ is the best student in this class?
9. ____________ coffee do you drink every day?
10. ____________ is the time?

 
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Some or Any ?

1. Are there ____________ cinemas in your town?
2. Can I have ____________ sugar in my coffee, please?
3. He doesn’t have ____________ brothers or sisters in his family.
4. If you go and look in the kitchen, there are ____________ magazines on
the table.
5. There weren't ____________ people on the beach this morning. Only
____________ seagulls.
6. ____________ people in the world are very rich, but others don’t have
____________ money.
7. Would you like ____________ wine with your dinner?
8. Can you get me ____________ bread if you go to the shops?
9. It's not surprising she doesn't have ____________ friends with her
personality.
10. There are ____________ eggs in the fridge but you will need to buy
____________ milk.
11. Do you want ____________ help with your homework?
12. ____________ people at the party last night were very bored.
Which sentences are offers or requests?

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Comparative Structures Worksheet

For each space, choose between "as", "than" or "more".

1. My telephone isn't as modern __________ yours.
2. This watch looks nice but it's __________ expensive than the other.
3. Your car is the same make __________ mine.
4. That film wasn't __________ good as the last one we saw together.
5. I didn't know you were the same age __________ me. When is your
birthday?
6. This is a nice house but your house is __________ beautiful.
7. We have less time __________ you think! Come on -let's go.
8. What a great beach -the other beach was __________ crowded too.
9. You are not __________ intelligent as your boss.
10. You must be very hungry. You took __________ food than me.

 
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Intermediate - Lesson 59

REVIEW 1

A. The Past

Where are the mistakes?

1. He was working in Vienna when he met his wife
2. I have been to England four years ago
3. I have lost my keys again
4. I read a book and then I was going to sleep
5. I watched TV when suddenly the telephone was ringing
6. I've been reading an interesting book about Polish mushrooms recently
7. My daughter has been cutting her hand today. We had to take her to the hospital
8. My mother visited Paris first and then she visited Madrid
9. Shakespeare has written over twenty plays
10. The train was leaving when I was arriving at the station and I was very angry
11. When I arrived at the station, the train had already left
12. When Tom got home, Jane cooked dinner
13. When Tom got home, Jane had cooked dinner
14. Where have you been yesterday? I couldn’t find you
15. I know Simon for twenty three years.

 
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B. If or In case?

Look at the following sentences and fill the spaces with either "if" or "in case".

1. You should bring your umbrella ________________ it rains.
2. I asked Bill for his e-mail address ________________ I needed to
contact him.
3. ________________ you get a headache, take an aspirin.
4. ________________ your boss shouts at you -shout back!!
5. I took four books with me when I went travelling ________________ I
got bored, but I never read a page!
6. Take the front door key ________________ we are not up when you
return.
7. I turned off my mobile phone during the concert ________________ it
rang. It would've been so embarrassing.
8. You can ask your father to take you to college ________________ you
oversleep tomorrow morning.
9. _________________ you run out of money on your travels, bring a
credit card.
10. Ask for Bryan Adam's autograph ________________ you see him
backstage after the concert.

 
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False Beginners - Lesson 60

 

READING COMPREHENSION

Answer Key

My Friend Peter

My friend's name is Peter. Peter is from Amsterdam, in Holland. He is Dutch. He is married and has two children. His wife, Jane, is American. She is from Boston in The United States. Her family is still in Boston, but she now works and lives with Peter in Milan. They speak English, Dutch, German and Italian! Their children are pupils at a local primary school. The children go to school with other children from all over the world. Flora, their daughter, has friends from France, Switzerland, Austria and Sweden. Hans, their son, goes to school with students from South Africa, Portugal, Spain and Canada. Of course, there are many children from Italy. Imagine, French, Swiss, Austrian, Swedish, South African, American, Italian, Spanish and Canadian children all learning together in Italy!

MULTIPLE-CHOICE COMPREHENSION CHECK QUESTIONS

 1. Where is Peter from?

a. Germany

b. Holland

c. Spain

d. Switzerland 

2. Where is his wife from?

a. New York

b. Switzerland

c. Boston

d. Italy 

3.Where are they now?

a. Madrid

b. Boston

c. Milan

d. Sweden 

4. Where is her family?

a. America

b. England

c. Holland

d. Italy 

5. What are the children's names?

a. Greta and Peter 

b. Anna and Frank 

c. Susan and John 

d. Flora and Hans

6. The school is:

a. international 

b. big 

c. small 

d. difficult

TRUE OR FALSE?

1. Jane is Canadian. - F

2. Peter is Dutch. - T

3. There are many children from different countries at the school.- T

4. There are children from Australia at the school. - F

 

Advanced - Lesson 27

  

A. LISTENING COMPREHENSION

A famous actress is interviewed about her recent work.

Click the link below to listen to the mp3 file and choose the best answer for each question. Then listen again to check.

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1. What does Jenny say about the last six months of her life?
    She's been incredibly busy.
    She feels she doesn't belong in this showbiz world.
    She's had too much to learn.

2. Why does Jenny use the football metaphor when talking about the cast of her new movie?
    to show how hard they have all been working on the film.
    to give an idea of teamwork.
    to say something about the plot of the film.

3. And how does she view her role in the football team when asked?
    a minor, supporting role.
    the mother of the group.
    the serious one.

4. How did she find working with a famous actor on the film set?
    she was determined not to let it affect her work.
    she didn't find him very professional.
    she felt relaxed around him.

5. Why is Jenny happy that she will be New York in a month's time?
    she doesn't like working in Chicago.
    family commitments make things difficult for her.
    her husband and daughter don't like living in Chicago.

6. Why was Jenny criticized for her comments about Broadway?
    she shouldn't have criticized something she profits off herself.
    she was only repeating something she had previously stated.
    she was too aggressive in her comments about Broadway.

7. What was, and is, at the heart of Jenny's criticism of Broadway?
    she wants equal pay for women.
    there aren't enough women working on Broadway.
    women should be given as many top roles as men are.

B. Grammar and Usage

Practice

ERROR CORRECTION -Read the excerpt from a travel brochure below. Look carefully at each line. Some of the lines are correct and some have a word which should not be there. If a line is correct put a C. If a line is incorrect write the word which should not be there.

-----------1. We will make you an offer you can't refuse! Let us to take

-----------2. you on a tour of Sicily-to its magnificent beaches,ancient

-----------3. ruins, temples and many churches. Have a tour guide take

-----------4. you around or go for sightseeing on your own. Sicily has so

-----------5. much to offer to tourists. Visit famous landmarks like

-----------6. Mount Etna (a volcano), the Greek amphitheatre which at

-----------7. Taormina or the cathedral in Cefalu. Sicily is also more

-----------8. famous for its cuisine. Have your meal prepared by a

-----------9. Sicilian chef and enjoy from the big variety of fish dishes,

----------10. olives and cheeses. Bathe yourself in clear, blue water and

----------11. laze on quiet beaches. The beauty of the Sicily will make

----------12. you forget your work and routine. With a choice of

----------13. accommodation, friendly people and Mediterranean

----------14. sunshine, you will certainly have enjoy the island of Sicily

----------15. Have your holiday arranged by the experts.

Grammar Reference

Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use between 2 and 5 words including the word given.

1. My father gave me permission to go on a solidarity holiday. (let)

My father ----------------------------on a solidarity holiday.

2. My passport needs to be renewed by the end of the month. (have)

I must --------------------- by the end of the month.

3. Volunteers are cleaning up the beaches now. (cleaned)

The government is --------------------------by volunteers now.

4. Is it necessary for you to take our pictures now? (have)

Do we ------------------------- taken now?

5. The travel agent arranged Luke's holiday to Sicily. (arrange)

Luke --------------------------- his holiday to Sicily.

6. Your room needs cleaning as soon as possible. (get)

You should ----------------------- as soon as possible.

7. I'm going to ask my secretary to book a table at the Japanese restaurant. (booked)

8. I'm going to have --------------------- at the Japanese restaurant by my secretary.

9. Jim asked his secretary to book a table at the Japanese restaurant. (book)

Jim --------------------------------- a table at the Japanese restaurant.

10. I don't like my hair. It's too long. I'm going to ask Mary to cut it for me. ( cut)

I'm going to --------------------my hair.

False Beginners - Lesson 59

READING COMPREHENSION

My Friend Peter

My friend's name is Peter. Peter is from Amsterdam, in Holland. He is Dutch. He is married and has two children. His wife, Jane, is American. She is from Boston in The United States. Her family is still in Boston, but she now works and lives with Peter in Milan. They speak English, Dutch, German and Italian! Their children are pupils at a local primary school. The children go to school with other children from all over the world. Flora, their daughter, has friends from France, Switzerland, Austria and Sweden. Hans, their son, goes to school with students from South Africa, Portugal, Spain and Canada. Of course, there are many children from Italy. Imagine, French, Swiss, Austrian, Swedish, South African, American, Italian, Spanish and Canadian children all learning together in Italy!

MULTIPLE-CHOICE COMPREHENSION CHECK QUESTIONS

 1. Where is Peter from?

a. Germany

b. Holland

c. Spain

d. Switzerland 

2. Where is his wife from?

a. New York

b. Switzerland

c. Boston

d. Italy 

3.Where are they now?

a. Madrid

b. Boston

c. Milan

d. Sweden 

4. Where is her family?

a. America

b. England

c. Holland

d. Italy 

5. What are the children's names?

a. Greta and Peter 

b. Anna and Frank 

c. Susan and John 

d. Flora and Hans

6. The school is:

a. international 

b. big 

c. small 

d. difficult

TRUE OR FALSE?

1. Jane is Canadian.

2. Peter is Dutch.

3. There are many children from different countries at the school.

4. There are children from Australia at the school.

Intermediate - Lesson 58

INFINITIVES AND GERUNDS

Grammar Reference

Practice

answer key

A. The following sentences contain some very common mistakes. Rewrite them correctly.

1. They wouldn't leave me see what they were doing.

They wouldn't let me see what they were doing.

2. She let me to borrow her ipod for the day.

She let me borrow her ipod for the day.

3. We are looking forward to meet him.

We are looking forward to meeting him.

4. I stopped to smoke 5 years ago.

I stopped smoking 5 years ago.

5. He made her to retype the whole project.

He made her retype the whole project.

B. OPEN CLOZE - Read the text below and think of the word that best fits each blank. Use only ONE word in each blank space.

When I was a child, we lived near a busy airport. My brother and I used to enjoy (1) ---going------------ out into the garden to watch the planes and even today I remember them (2) ---flying----------- past and the terrible noise they made. But when my grandmother came to live with us, she just couldn't (3) ----get---------used to the noise all day long and finally my parents decided to move house. My brother and I didn't want to move and we did our best to(4) ---make-------- our parents take our opinions into consideration, but we weren't successful. They (5)---insisted-------- on sticking to their decision and refused to (6) ---listen---------- to our arguments, and finally we gave up(7) ----trying--------- to argue with them. The new house turned out to be very nice indeed, and as our parents (8) ----let------- us choose the decor for our own rooms, we soon stopped (9) ---complaining------------- . We really had nothing to complain about any more. We've been living in the house for three years now. It's situated in a very pleasant suburb of Manchester, and we (10) ----are--------now quite used to (11) ---having----------all the advantages of (12) ---living--------- near a big town.

C. Highlight the correct answer.

1. Oh no! I forgot calling / to call John before leaving the office.

2. I remember calling / to call John before leaving the office but he was too busy to talk to me.

3. We had been driving for two hours when we stopped to have / having a cup of tea.

4. She tried to use / using a different cream but she was allergic to that too.

5. I regret telling you / to tell you that he is ill. I recommend to call / calling the doctor.

6. Did you remember to turn off / turning off the electricity when you went on holiday?

7. Please stop to ask me / asking me questions. I suggest ------to ask / asking your teacher.

IGCSE Past Exam Papers - Listening - May/June 2007

 

As promised earlier today here is the answer key to IGCSE May/ June 2007 Listening Comprehension Test.

Part 1

Questions 1-6

1. to load instrument (into separate trailer)

2. platform 9A in 12 minutes

3. (i) insert money / £1,50

   (ii) press start

4. (i) can stay all day / longer

   (ii) wind / huge waves

5. (i) rest voice / no shouting or singing

   (ii) get medicine

6. cricket club practice at lunchtime

Part 2

Exercise One (Question 7)

Start of campaign : 2001

Aim : to promote chocolate made with COCOA and COCOA BUTTER

Cood chocolate contains: 30% sugar and up to 70% cocoa

Poor quality chocolate contains : up to 80% sugar

Benefits of eating good quality chocolate : vitamins and minerals 

How to find out the quality of a piece of chocolate:

good aroma

red colour indicating the amount of cocoa contained

snapping sound when broken

melts easily, smooth and delicious to taste

Part 2

Exercise Two (Question 8)

below ground

deep blue

emerald ruby

tribesmen

13 square km

30 rings .....jewellery

$15 million

300 degrees Celsius

second highest

Part 3

Exercise One (Question 9)

(a) repaired space shuttle while in orbit

(b) (i) attached to the space station

     (ii) 223 miles above Earth

( c ) 2 pieces of damaged tiles

(d) control robot arm

     to keep him secure from floating off

(e) to install a storage container

     on space station

(f) ground control

    directed every movement / gave him confidence

Part 3 : Exercise 2 (Question 10)

(a) coloured glass sculptures / solid shapes and models

(b) man-made display couldn't make natural surroundings more beautiful

( c ) (i) oversized flowers / green grass/ spiky sticks reeds nerons/ 

      (ii) water lillies 

(d) (i) collected glass

    (ii) put into a boat

(e) To make art part of nature

(f) (i) plants growing around glass / spiders weaving corbs

    (ii) exhibition blending in with natural environment   

IGCSE Past Exam Papers - Listening

The IGCSE listening test is just around the corner and here's some more practice. You can download and listen to the recordings from my Podcast at the sidebar of my page. You can also download and print the Listening Comprehension Test May/June 2007. I'll be posting the answer key later today.

Download 0510 04 IGCSE ESL JUN 2007

Here are some more tips on approaching the listening test

1. Before you listen look at the questions and try to predict the topic.

2. Highlight question words and key words so that you know what to listen for.

3. Try to guess what kind of word you are expected to listen for : Is it a number? Is it an adjective, a noun? a verb? an activity? a sport? some kind of food or drink?

4. If you have fully understood the recording but can't remember the exact spoken words, use your own words. Look at this example:

 - How can Ibrahim get a ticket for the concert?

Best Answer: the exact words spoken: "queue for a half-price ticket"

In your own words: "get a ticket £15 or less" and you get your mark.

5. Avoid leaving blanks. If you can't provide an answer, as a last resort, think of what would probably be a logical answer.

Example : What determines our special characteristics?

If you failed to get the spoken words (the DNA) and considering you know some basic biology, provide a logical answer : "from our genes" or "we inherit them from our parents"

GOOD LUCK!!

Intermediate - Lesson 57

INFINITIVES AND GERUNDS

Grammar Reference

Practice

A. The following sentences contain some very common mistakes. Rewrite them correctly.

1. They wouldn't leave me see what they were doing.

2. She let me to borrow her ipod for the day.

3. We are looking forward to meet him.

4. I stopped to smoke 5 years ago.

5. He made her to retype the whole project.

B. OPEN CLOZE - Read the text below and think of the word that best fits each blank. Use only ONE word in each blank space.

When I was a child, we lived near a busy airport. My brother and I used to enjoy (1) --------------- out into the garden to watch the planes and even today I remember them (2) -------------- past and the terrible noise they made. But when my grandmother came to live with us, she just couldn't (3) -------------used to the noise all day long and finally my parents decided to move house. My brother and I didn't want to move and we did our best to(4) ----------- take our opinions into consideration, but we weren't successful. They (5)----------- on sticking to their decision and refused to (6) ------------- to our arguments, and finally we gave up(7) ------------- to argue with them. The new house turned out to be very nice indeed, and as our parents (8) ----------- us choose the decor for our own rooms, we soon stopped (9) ---------------- . We really had nothing to complain about any more. We've been living in the house for three years now. It's situated in a very pleasant suburb of Manchester, and we (10) ------------now quite used to (11) -------------all the advantages of (12) ------------ near a big town.

C. Highlight the correct answer.

1. Oh no! I forgot calling / to call John before leaving the office.

2. I remember calling / to call John before leaving the office but he was too busy to talk to me.

3. We had been driving for two hours when we stopped to have / having a cup of tea.

4. She tried to use / using a different cream but she was allergic to that too.

5. I regret telling you / to tell you that he is ill. I recommend to call / calling the doctor.

6. Did you remember to turn off / turning off the electricity when you went on holiday?

7. Please stop to ask me / asking me questions. I suggest ------to ask / asking your teacher.

False Beginners - Lesson 58

 

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Answer Key

Diana tells her friend about how her new job is going.

Listen to the mp3 file and choose the best answer for each question. Then listen again to check.
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1. How did Diana and the tourists travel to the canyon?
    Car
    Train
    Bus

2. Why did some of the tourists stay at the hotel today?
    They were tired.
    They were ill.
    They went to a different place.

3. Who is Mark?
    A hotel manager.
    Diana's colleague.
    A worker at the canyon.

4. What did Diana do for lunch?
    She didn't have time for lunch.
    She ate something with the tourists.
    She had lunch in the canyon café.

5. What does Diana think about her job?
    The wages are good, but she hates the work.
    They pay her poorly but at least she likes the job.
    The wages are good and she likes the job too.

6. What did Diana do when she arrived back in the hotel?
    She had a sandwich.
    She spoke to the head of the tourist group about tomorrow.
    She slept because she was exhausted.

7. What is the program for tomorrow?
    Aquarium in the morning, museum in the afternoon.
    Tour of the city in the morning, aquarium in the afternoon.
    Museum in the morning, aquarium in the afternoon.

IGCSE - English as a Second Language

MAY/JUNE 2007 PAST EXAM PAPER

READING AND WRITING

Answer Key

Download 0510 02 IGCSE ESL JUN 2007

 

Exercise 1

(a) 290 km per hour

(b) (i) They read

      (ii) They enjoy a meal

( c ) Daily

(d) 50 (many) attractions for both adults and children.

(e) They are multi lingual.

(f) (i) By phone

     (ii) On the Internet ( www. eurostar.com)

(g) You can only book up to 90 days in advance.

(h) Earn travel points which can be exchanged.

Exercise 2

(a) stones tied to their waists

(b) (i) doing household tasks

     (ii) working in the fields

( c ) (i) strong diving skills

        (ii) experience

(d) 5000 divers

(e) new career opportunities ( mainland more accessible)

(f) She makes sure the other divers are safely out of boat.

(g) (i) lower ration of fat

      (ii) male body does not handle water pressure so well

(h) (frequent) headaches

(i) 1. (menacing) darkness

    2. (unpredictable currents

    3. freezing water

4. water pressure

Exercise 3

Owner’s name : Stefan Lofstadt

Address of property: 23 Nowy Swiat,Warsaw,Poland

Age of property : 16 years

Accommodation most suitable for : CIRCLE 4

Facilities: TICK: washing machine, telephone, internet, computer

Public transport : bus (service every 20 minutes)

Leisure facilities on foot: swimming pool, cinema, supermarke  AND    by car / public transport : national park, lake, beach

Full details of nearest medical facilities: hospital, emergency department

Business hours: 9:00 am – 6:00 pm except Sundays

Contact details: 1243773201, mobile: 0849427523, jackshome@owl.com

Property viewing at : www.homexchange.com

Section D : I’d greatly appreciate if the family could feed and walk the dog. (13 words)

Exercise 4

High-tech methods used to research the body

·        DNA testing

·        Sail and water analysis

·        Digital ex-ray (imaging)

Physical details of Oetzi

• Short, dark , parallel lines
• Deep cut between first finger and thumb
• Arrowhead in shoulder blade

Possible reasons for Oetzi’s death

• Assassinated ( in a political plot)
• Victim of robbing ( by enemy tribe)
• Overcome by extreme weather

Exercise 5

Main Points

Arguments for

1. crocodile population rising

2. crocodiles moving into areas inhabited by humans

3. crocodiles learning quickly to regard humans as prey

4. too many people and crocodiles in one place

Arguments against

1. crocodiles do not intentionally attack humans

2. crocodiles’ instinct is to avoid humans

3. crocodiles could be hunted to extinction

4. small number of attacks on humans

5. crocodile farming is a suitable alternative as an economic resource

False Beginners - Lesson 57

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

Diana tells her friend about how her new job is going.

Listen to the mp3 file and choose the best answer for each question. Then listen again to check.
Download 2L2-dianas-new-job
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1. How did Diana and the tourists travel to the canyon?
    Car
    Train
    Bus

2. Why did some of the tourists stay at the hotel today?
    They were tired.
    They were ill.
    They went to a different place.

3. Who is Mark?
    A hotel manager.
    Diana's colleague.
    A worker at the canyon.

4. What did Diana do for lunch?
    She didn't have time for lunch.
    She ate something with the tourists.
    She had lunch in the canyon café.

5. What does Diana think about her job?
    The wages are good, but she hates the work.
    They pay her poorly but at least she likes the job.
    The wages are good and she likes the job too.

6. What did Diana do when she arrived back in the hotel?
    She had a sandwich.
    She spoke to the head of the tourist group about tomorrow.
    She slept because she was exhausted.

7. What is the program for tomorrow?
    Aquarium in the morning, museum in the afternoon.
    Tour of the city in the morning, aquarium in the afternoon.
    Museum in the morning, aquarium in the afternoon.

IGCSE- English as a Second Language

In Cyprus, the countdown has started. The IGCSE ESL Reading and Writing is on Friday May 15th.  Here's some more practice for all those of you who are taking the IGCSE examination (extended) in English as a Second Language. You can download and print the May/June 2007 past exam paper. You will need Adobe Reader 7.0 to download this file. I'll post the answer key tomorrow. Don't forget that practice makes perfect. Best of luck to you all! 

Download 0510 02 IGCSE ESL JUN 2007

Intermediate-Lesson 56

INFINITIVES AND GERUNDS - PART II

Here are a few verbs followed by either the infinitive or gerund with a change in meaning:

forget - reget - remember - stop - try

1. We'll never forget speaking to Mandonna (=forget what happened)

2. Don't forget to lock the door. (forget to do something)

3.I regret lending him my camera. (= I am sorry about what happened)

4. I regret to inform you that your son has failed the exam. (= I am sorry I have to tell you this)

5. I remember getting the money from the bank. (= I remember what happened)

6. Remember to get some money from the bank. (= remember to do something)

7. I stopped smoking. ( = I no longer smoke)

8. I stopped to smoke. (I stopped what I was doing in order to smoke)

9. I tried to add some more salt to the soup but added sugar instead! (=attempted)

10. Try adding some more salt to the soup. (=experiment to see if it's better with some more salt)

LET AND MAKE

(a) let  +  object  + bare infinitive (basic verb without "to") = allow

My boss let me leave work earlier because I was ill.

NO PASSIVE FORM - I was let to leave work earlier....

(b) Active : make + object + bare infinitive  = force someone to do something.

The teacher made the students do all the exercises

Passive : be + made + to + infinitive

The students were made to do all the exercises by the teacher.

False Beginners - Lesson 56

QUANTIFIERS

ANSWER KEY

Grammar Reference - Lesson 54

Practice

For each question, choose TRUE if you think it is correct and FALSE if you think there is a mistake.

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1. How many news do you have of the accident?
    True
    False

2. I want only a few milk for this recipe.
    True
    False

3. There aren't much apples in the cupboard.
    True
    False

4. There is a lot of potatoes.
    True
    False

5. How many beers did you buy? 
    True
    False

6. Anyone here knows nothing!!!
    True
    False

7. How much beef do we need? 
    True
    False

8. There's a little milk in the fridge. 
    True
    False

9. Are there any carrots?
    True
    False

10. I need much information.
    True
    False

11. I don't want to do anything tonight.
    True
    False

12. How much flour do we need?
    True
    False

13. There isn't much carrots left.
    True
    False

14. Have you got some brothers or sisters?
    True
   False

15. There are a few people here.
    True
    False

Choose a word from the list below to fill in the gaps. Some words can be used more than once.

a, a few, any, a little, much, a lot of, some, many, an, a lot

1. How----many----------  children do you and Tony have?

2. I don't have----any------  patience and I find jigsaw puzzles boring.

3. We only have --a few-------- carrots. We should go and buy some more.

4. "Do we need any mushrooms?" "No, we have---many/ a lot-------- . Look, three bags!"

5. There was an explosion at the factory and----some---------  people were injured. We don't know how many yet.

6. When you make the pie, put--some / a little------------  wine in too. But not too much! It makes it really tasty.

7. When you go out, buy me-----an------  apple and a bottle of Coke.

8. I don't need------any--------  advice from you. You don't understand the problem!

9. "Do you like this programme?" "Not---much---- . You can change the channel if you want."

10. Lots of people in Spain like to take -a--- siesta during the hottest part of the day.

11. I have been to America --a few----- times. Twice in 1996 and again last year.

12. Can you give me---some----  information about the buses in the city centre please?

13.  ---Many / A lot of -------people think he is stupid, but he's actually quite intelligent.

Advanced - Lesson 26

THE CAUSATIVE

We use the causative "have something done" when we ask someone to do something for us. Look at these two sentences:

I cut my hair yesterday. It was a disaster!
I had my hair cut yesterday. Do you like it?

In the first, the person tried to cut his own hair - in front of the bathroom mirror we can imagine. In the second the person asked someone else, probably a professional hairdresser, to cut his hair for him. Look at these other examples:

I finally had my leaking roof repaired last week.
They must have their car's exhaust fixed. What a noise!

Here is the structure we use:

Have

+

Object

+

Past Participle

I'm having my wisdom teeth taken out tomorrow.
She's had her nose altered I think.

We can also use get instead of have but this is more informal English.

You need to get your car fixed before the holidays.
I must get this knee of mine seen to by the doctor.

 

We can also use have or get to say that a specific person does something for us. Here are the structures:

HAVE + PERSON + BARE INFINITIVE (without "to")

Jenny had the hairdresser cut her hair.

or

GET + PERSON + FULL INFINITIVE (with "to")

Jenny got the hairdresser to cut her hair.