LEVEL 1
UNIT ONE
Greetings / Farewell
Hi
Hello
Good morning
Good afternoon
Good evening
Good night
Good-bye
Bye
See you tomorrow
How are you?
EXERCISE 1
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words from the previous list. You cannot repeat the
words; use each word just one time.
Fine
How are you
Good evening
you tomorrow
Good night
Good morning
Good bye
… In the morning
A: Hello, (1) _______________
B: Hi! (2) _______________?
A: (3) ________________ thank you!
B: Are you coming to class today?
A: No, I have class tomorrow.
B: See (4) _______________ then.
A: Bye
…At night
A: Hi Martha!
B: (5) ________________ Peter!, Good to see you again.
A: Take care! (6) ______________.
B: (7) _________________.
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EXERCISE 2
Match the word with its opposite.
1. Good morning
______ Hello
2. Good bye
______ Hi
3. Bye
______ Good night
4. Good night
______ Good evening
Match the word with its synonym.
5. Hello
_____ Good night
6. Good bye
_____ Hi
7. See you tomorrow
_____ See you the next day
EXERCISE 3
Complete the following sentences with the correct word:
1. When you arrive at a place at 7:00 pm, what do you say?
a. good morning
b. good evening
c. good afternoon
d. good-bye
2. When you want to know about someone, what do you say?
a. good night
b. see you tomorrow
c. how are you?
d. hi
3. When you greet someone, what do you say?
a. good - bye
b. see you
c. hello
d. fine
4. When you arrive at a place at 8:00 am, what do you say?
a. good-bye
b. good morning
c. good night
d. good evening
5. When you leave a place, what do you say?
a. hello
b. good - bye
c. good morning
d. how are you?
6. When you arrive at a place at 4:00 pm, what do you say?
a. good night
b. see you tomorrow
c. bye
d. good afternoon
7. When you want to see someone the next day, what do you say?
a. hello
b. fine
c. how are you?
d. see you tomorrow
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Countries / Nationalities
Ecuador - Ecuadorian
Spain - Spanish
USA - American
France - French
Japan - Japanese
Brazil - Brazilian
Canada - Canadian
Portugal - Portuguese
England – English
China - Chinese
EXERCISE 4
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words from the previous list.
English
French
Chinese
Spanish
Ecuadorian
American
Brazilian
1. Antonio Banderas is ________________.
2. Barack Obama is _______________.
3. The Champagne is _______________.
4. Pelé is _______________.
5. David Beckham is ________________.
6. Dalai Lama is _________________.
7. Alberto Acosta is ________________.
EXERCISE 5
Match the sentences with the correct answer:
1. A person that is born in China is
_____ Japanese
2. A person that is born in France is
_____ English
3. A person that is born in Canada is
_____ Chinese
4. A person that is born in USA is
_____ Spanish
5. A person that is born in Japan is
_____ French
6. A person that is born in England
_____ Canadian
7. A person that is born in Spain is
_____ American
EXERCISE 6
Complete the following sentences with the correct word:
1. In Ecuador people speak:
a. French
b. Japanese
c. English
d. Spanish
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2. In Portugal people speak.
a. Chinese
b. English
c. Portuguese
d. French
c. English
d. Japanese
c. French
d. Portuguese
c. Brazilian
c. Spanish
3. In Spain people speak:
a. French
b. Spanish
4. In Brazil people speak:
a. Spanish
b. English
5. Your friend is from Brazil, he or she is:
a. American
b. Portuguese
6. Your cousin is from the United States, he or she is:
a. Canadian
b. Portuguese
c. American
b. Japanese
7. Carlos lives in Spain, but he is from France, his first language is:
a. Spanish
b. Japanese
c. French
d. English
Jobs / Occupations
doctor
policeman
teacher
secretary
waiter
mechanic
architect
lawyer
mechanic
vet
EXERCISE 7
Match the following words with their definitions:
1. Vet
a person who practices medicine
2. secretary
a person who teaches in a school, high school or in a university.
3. waiter
a person who practices or studies law
4. lawyer
a person who is responsible about the traffic and takes care of people
5. doctor
a person who assists with correspondence, answers the telephone, etc.
6. teacher
a man whose job is to serve customers at their tables in a restaurant.
7. policeman
a person who treats diseased or injured animals
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EXERCISE 8
Match the following words with their synonyms:
1. doctor
_____ server
2. mechanic
_____ builder
3. architect
_____ tutor
4. waiter
_____ medical examiner
5. teacher
_____ technician
6. lawyer
_____ administrative assistant
7. secretary
_____ attorney
EXERCISE 9
Complete the sentences with the correct word:
1. The phone is ringing all day long, we need to hire a:
a. teacher
b. lawyer
c. secretary
d. vet
2. We don’t understand Mathematics we need a:
a. doctor
b. doctor
c. vet
d. teacher
3. Carla is sick. She needs to go to the:
a. vet
b. doctor
c. mechanic
d. waiter
4. The car is not working. We need a:
a. doctor
b. lawyer
c. teacher
d. mechanic
5. She is building her house with an __________ and an engineer.
a. architect
b. mechanic
c. lawyer
d. doctor
6. She wants to get divorced. She needs a:
a. waiter
b. lawyer
c. secretary
d. vet
c. teacher
d. vet
7. My dog is sick. I need to take it to a:
a. doctor
b. lawyer
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UNIT TWO
Family Members
grandmother
grandfather
uncle
aunt
mother
father
son
daughter
niece
nephew
cousin
EXERCISE 1
Choose the correct answer to complete the following sentences:
Carlos says:
1. My sister’s son is my _______________.
a. uncle
b. niece
c. cousin
d. nephew
2. My mother’s brother is my _______________.
a. father
b. uncle
c. nephew
d. cousin
3. My sister’s daughter is my _________________.
a. cousin
b. son
c. niece
d. aunt
4. My mother’s sister is my ________________.
a. nephew
b. aunt c. uncle
d. grandmother
5. My father’s father is my __________________.
a. grandmother
b. father
c. nephew
d. grandfather
6. My uncle’s son is my _______________.
a. aunt
b. niece
c. uncle
d. cousin
7. My mother’s mother is my _________________.
a. mother
b. aunt c. grandmother d. niece
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EXERCISE 2
Write down the word for the opposite sex:
1. grandmother
________________
2. daughter
________________
3. sister
________________
4. niece
________________
5. cousin
________________
6. uncle
________________
7. granddaughter
________________
EXERCISE 3
Complete the sentences with the correct word:
Carla says:
1.
My sister’s daughter is my _______________.
2.
My mother’s sister is my ______________.
3.
My son for my sister’s son is his ______________.
4.
My brother’s daughter is my ________________.
5.
My mother’s brother is my ______________.
6.
My daughter for my sister’s daughter is her _______________.
7.
My husband is my daughter’s _______________.
Physical Appearance
tall
short
medium height
fat
thin
old
young
beautiful
handsome
ugly
EXERCISE 4
Match the following words with their opposites
1. fat
_____ tall
2. beautiful
_____ young
3. short
_____ ugly
4. old
_____ thin
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Match the following words with their synonyms
5. beautiful
_____ big
6. tall
_____ obese
7. fat
_____ attractive
EXERCISE 5
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words from the previous list.
ugly thin
young
short handsome
beautiful
old
handsome
fat
1. My skirt is too tight. I am too ________________ right now.
2. The new queen is _______________! She has long black hair and green eyes.
3. My grandmother is 95. She is really _______________.
4. That guy is really _______________. He is tall, and he is in a good shape.
5. Carlos is too _______________ for you! He is just 20 and you 29!
6. Women in Ecuador are _______________. They are 1.50 m.
7. I can see your bones! You are too _______________.
EXERCISE 6
Match the following words with their definitions:
1. handsome
unpleasant or repulsive in appearance
2. ugly
someone who is attractive
3. young
no longer young
4. thin
when someone is obese
5. old
someone who is really slim or skinny
6. fat
a good looking man
7. beautiful
to be adolescent
Personal Information
name/ last name/ middle name
nickname
address
phone number
I.D. number
age
marital status
career
work and occupation
free time activities
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EXERCISE 7
Fill the gaps with the correct word:
1. What is your _______________? It’s Alice.
2. Are you married or divorced? My _______________ ______________ is divorced.
3. My name is Francisco, but my _______________ is Pancho.
4. Your name is Francisco, and your _______________ _______________ is Fernandez?
5. Your _______________ ______ is wrong Carla. When I call you a man answers the phone.
6. I don’t know where you live. Can you give me your _______________?
7. I finally memorized my __________ _______________. It is 170836693-7
EXERCISE 8
Complete with the correct information:
1.
Carlos Perez
2.
1704693381-9
3.
Professor
4.
Married
5.
Amazonas Av. no. 555 and Colón Av.
6.
35 years old
7.
Reading, playing soccer
EXERCISE 9
Fill the gaps with the correct word according the conversations:
1. a. Good morning, can you spell your _______________ ______________?
b. Yes, sure it is M A L D O N A D O.
2. a. Carlos, I need to call Maria, can you give me her __________ __________?
b. Write it down, it is 2248-613.
3. a. Josh, How old is Peter? Do you know? I need to know his ______________.
b. I think he is 25 years old.
4. a. I love Carlos’ ________________. It is Carlangas!
b. Yes, it is really funny.
5. a. Esthela, where do you live? Can you give me your ________________?
b. I live in the north, Amazonas Av. 267 and Tomás de Berlanga.
6. a. Carlos, are you married or single? What is your __________ __________?
b. I am married.
7. a. What _______________ do you study in the university right now?
b. I’m studying International Trade.
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UNIT THREE
Classroom Objects
1. schoolbag
= mochila escolar
6. notebook
= cuaderno
2. eraser
= borrador
7. ruler
= regla
3. pen
= esfero
8. whiteboard
= pizarrón
4. pencil
= lápiz
9. desk
= escritorio
5. sharpener
= sacapuntas
10. computer
= computador
EXERCISE 1
Choose the correct word to complete the sentences under the picture.
desk
bag
computer
whiteboard
pen
erasers
sharpener
1.This is a ____________. 2. This is a ____________. 3. This is a _____________.
4. This is a ____________. 5. These are _____________. 6. This is a ____________.
7. This is a ________________.
EXERCISE 2
Complete the sentences with the correct option: (a, b, or c)
1. There are 20 _____________ in my classroom. But there are only 15 students.
a. sharpeners
b. desks
c. whiteboards
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2. I always use a ____________ to do exercises in class. I don’t like to use pens.
a. bag
b. notebook
c. pencil
3. I can’t draw geometric figures because I don’t have a _____________.
a. desk
b. ruler
c. bag
4. Please open your _____________ and write down the new vocabulary list.
a. notebook
b. desk
c. bag
5. My sister loves to play games on the ______________.
a. pen
b. eraser
c. computer
6. The things you need for the test are paper, a pencil, colors and an___________.
a. whiteboard
b. eraser
c. bags
7. Your handwriting is not clear. You need to use a pencil _____________. There is one
on my desk.
a. whiteboard
b. sharpener
c. notebook
EXERCISE 3
Match column A with column B
A
B
1. My teacher usually uses a blue marker…___
a. my desk.
2. My notebook …
___
b. it is heavy.
3. The teacher’s computer is a…
___
c. you can erase easily.
4. There are two books on…
___
d. Toshiba.
5. My school bag is very big and …
___
e. next to the whiteboard.
6. The teacher’s desk is …
___
f. to write on the whiteboard.
7. If you use a pencil, …
___
g. has 100 pages.
ROOMS AND FURNITURE
1. bedroom
=
dormitorio
6. study
=
estudio
2. bathroom
=
baño
7. bed
=
cama
3. living room
=
sala
8. sofa-armchair = sillón
4. kitchen
=
cocina
9. stove
=
estufa
5. dining room
= comedor
10. table
=
mesa
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EXERCISE 4
Match the following words with their definitions.
1. dining room
_____
a. a room in a house where you study or read
2. kitchen
_____
b. a room with a shower and a toilet
3. study
_____
c. an apparatus used for cooking
4. living room
_____
d. a room in which you eat meals
5. bathroom
_____
e. a room where you sleep
6. bedroom
_____
f. a room in a house used for social activities
7. stove
_____
g. a room or an area equipped for cooking food
EXERCISE 5
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words from the previous list.
table
armchair
kitchen
stove
dining room
bed
bathroom
1. A: Where is Alice? B: She’s in the ______________. She’s taking a shower.
2. We usually eat in the kitchen but when we have visitors we eat in the ________________.
3. Please heat the soup on the ______________ before you eat it.
4. My _______________ is very comfortable. I like to sit on it and watch TV.
5. I go to __________ at 9:00 pm every night. I like to sleep early.
6. There is a ___________ in my room. I have a TV and stereo on it.
7. At present most families have a microwave in the ________________.
EXERCISE 6
Complete the paragraph using the words in the boxes.
a. bed
b. table
e. bedrooms
I
live
in
a
f. sofas
small
(2)__________room,
house.
d. stove
c. living
There
are
g. study
two
(1)__________________,
a
a dining room, a study, a kitchen and a bathroom. In my
bedroom there is a (3) _________ and a bedside (4)_________________ next to it with a
lamp on it. There are two
(6)________________
(5)___________________
in the living room. I have a new
in the kitchen where I cook my meals. I always do my homework
in the (7) ________________ room.
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Buildings and Places in a City
supermarket
= supermercado
library
=
biblioteca
=
hospital
restautant
= restaurant
hospital
movie theater
= cine
post office =
bookstore
=
librería
department store = grandes almacenes
bank
=
banco
hotel
=
oficina the correos
hotel
EXERCISE 7
Match the following words with their definitions.
______ a. supermarket
______ b. movie theater
______ c. bookstore
______ d. library
______ e. post office
______ f. department store
______ g. hotel
1. A large store divided into several different areas, each store sells different types of things.
2. A large self-service market that sells food and other goods used at home.
3. A place where you can go to read or study, in which you can find books, newspapers or other
literary materials.
4. A building where you pay to have a room to sleep or stay in.
5. A building where you go to see films. It’s also called cinema.
6. A place where you can mail letters or packages and buy stamps.
7. A store that sells books.
EXERCISE 8
Complete the sentences with the correct option: (a, b, or c)
1. When I go to Salinas I like to stay in Barceló Colón Miramar ________________.
a) restaurant
b) bedroom
c) hotel
2. If you want to cash a check, go to the nearest _______________.
a) hospital
b) bank
c) department store
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3. Many doctors and nurses work in the Social Security _______________.
a) post office
b) hospital
c) school
4. The university _____________ has a lot of books to search information.
a) library
b) bookstore
c) desk
5. This is a sea food _______________. I love eating here.
a) supermarket
b) hotel
c) restaurant
6. If you want to buy a present, go to a ________________. You can find a variety of things.
a) hotel
b) department store
c) bookstore
7. My husband and I are going to the ________________ to watch “Sweet November”. It´s a
romantic film.
a) movie theater
b) dining room
c) library
EXERCISE 9
Complete the following dialogue using the words below.
a. bank
e.supermarket
b.bookstore
bookstoreoo
kstore
f. restaurant
c. library
d. post office
g.movie theater
Susan: Where are you going?
Paul:
I’m going to the (1) _____________ to buy some cheese and some potatoes.
And you?
Susan: I’m going to the (2) ______________ to study English.
Paul:
Can we go to the (3) _______________ to watch a film later?
Susan: Sorry I can’t. I have to go to the (4) _______________ to buy a book. And then I’m
going to a (5) _______________ with my mom to have dinner. How about tomorrow?
Paul:
Tomorrow I’m going to the (6) ______________ to get some money because I need to
go to the (7) _______________ to send a package to New York.
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UNIT FOUR
Sports
1. play soccer
= jugar fútbol
6. do karate
= kárate
2. play tennis
= jugar tennis
7. go fishing
= ir de pesca
3. play basketball = jugar baloncesto
8. go swimming
= ir a nadar
4. play volleyball
= jugar voleibol
9. go cycling = ir de paseo en bicicleta
5. run
= corer
10. go camping
= acampar
EXERCISE 1
Classify these sports in two groups: team sports or individual sports
do karate
play soccer
go cycling
run
play basketball
play volleyball
Team sports
Individual sports
1. ____________________
4. ___________________
2. ____________________
5. ___________________
3. ____________________
6. ___________________
go swimming
7. ___________________
EXERCISE 2
Choose the correct option to complete the following sentences.
1. Antonio Valencia and Lionel Messi ________________ really well.
a) play basketball
b) go swimming
c) play soccer
2. We go ______________ every summer. We enjoy the nature when it’s sunny.
a) camping
b) karate
c) run
3. My family and I sometimes go ________________ on San Pablo lake.
a) shopping
b) fishing
c) cycling
4. Please take the rackets and let’s play some ______________.
a) volleyball
b) karate
c) tennis
5. When I go to my parents’ town, I usually go ______________ in the river.
a) swimming
b) running
c) camping
6. I ____________ 30 kilometers every morning. I like to keep fit.
a) go fishing
b) play soccer
c) run
7. My son does _____________ for self-defense, control and discipline.
a) cycling
b) karate
c) soccer
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EXERCISE 3
Match column A with column B
A
B
1. I’m going to buy a bike because…
_____
a. where we can have a picnic.
2. If you play basketball,…
_____
b. volleyball on the beach.
3. Rafael Nadal started to play tennis …
_____
c. I want to go cycling on weekends.
4. Monica does healthy activities. …
_____
d. but he never plays soccer.
5. Let’s go camping and find a place …
_____
e. you will get taller.
6. My husband likes watching soccer games,. ____
f. She runs in the park every day.
7. When I go to Tonsupa, I always play …
g. professionally when he was 15.
_____
Hobbies
go to the cinema
=
ir al cine
collect stamps
= coleccionar estampillas
chat with friends
= conversar con amigos
play chess
= jugar ajedrez
go shopping
= ir de compras
watch television
= mirar television
listen to music
= escuchar música
play computer games
= jugar juegos de computadora
walk the dog
= pasear al perro
read books
= leer libros
EXERCISE 4
Match the following activities with the descriptions below.
____
a. play chess
____
b. go shopping
3. It is played on a board with different shaped pieces, such as kings
____
c. watch television
4. I like to buy popcorn and soda before the movie begins
____
d. walk the dog
____
e. go to the cinema
____
f. chat with friends
____
g. listen to music
1. I’m happy when I listen to my favorite singer.
2. I really enjoy visiting stores and buying new things.
5. When I go walking in the park, I take my dog with me.
6. I see my favorite program every Sunday evening.
7. I usually have informal conversations with my friends
__
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EXERCISE 5
Choose the correct word or phrase in each sentence.
1. My favorite hobby is collecting books / stamps. I always go to the post office to buy them.
2. Children love playing computer games / chess. They are good at technology.
3. Paul enjoys reading books / going shopping. He is always at the library.
4. I walk / chat with my friends who live in Spain once a week. They never visit me.
5. I don’t like watching movies in my house. I prefer to run / to go to the cinema.
6. Many people say that playing chess / watching television develops intelligence.
7. Walking / Playing the dog relaxes me.
EXERCISE 6
Complete the paragraph using the words in the boxes.
b. books
a. play
__________________ in “Quicentro Sur” Mall. When I go to the
(1)
mall, I usually go to the
prefers to
playing
(3)
(4)
g. the dog
f. computer games
e. shopping
I like to go
d. cinema
c. chat
(2)
_______________ to watch a movie. My husband
_____________ chess with his brother. My daughter is always
________________ in her room, and she also loves to
_________ with her friends. My son sometimes reads
(6)
(5)
_____________, but
he never walks (7) _______________.
Healthy Food
FRUIT
VEGETABLES
1. oranges
=
naranjas
1. carrots
=
zanahorias
2. pears
=
peras
2. tomatoes
=
tomates
3. apples
=
manzanas
3. lettuce
=
lechuga
4. grapes
=
uvas
4. onions
=
cebollas
5. pineapples
=
piñas
5. beans
=
frijoles
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EXERCISE 7
Write the name of the fruit or vegetables under each picture.
1. _____________
5. ______________
2. _____________
3. _____________
6. _________________
4. _____________
7. ______________
EXERCISE 8
Fill in the blanks with the most appropriate words from the previous list.
apple
orange
onion
carrot
tomato
grape
pineapple
1. Doctors always recommend eating this fruit because it has a lot of vitamin C. _________
2. Rabbits enjoy this vegetable, which is good for your eyes.
_________
3. I often make salads with this red vegetable.
__________
4. It is a large tropical fruit. It is cultivated in Milagro
__________
5. This fruit can be green or purple. It’s used to make wine.
__________
6. Children don’ like this vegetable. Its smell can make you cry.
__________
7. This fruit can be red or green. It’s called the forbidden fruit.
__________
EXERCISE 9
Choose the correct option to complete the following sentences.
1. I make _____________ juice for breakfast every day.
a) onion
b) lettuce
c) orange
2. “Moros y Cristianos” is a typical dish in Cuba. It is prepared with ____________.
a) grapes
b) beans
c) carrots
3. “Encebollados” is an Ecuadorian dish. It has a lot of _______________.
a) tomatoes
b) onions
c) apples
4. A green salad is prepared with _____________ and tomatoes.
a) pears
b) pineapples
c) lettuce
5. I never put ______________ in a fruit salad because I don’t like it.
a) pineapple
b) onions
c) lettuce
6. I want to make a delicious pie. I need to buy some _____________ and sugar.
a) onions
b) apples
c) beans
7. Ketchup is a spicy sauce usually made from _______________.
a) tomatoes
b) grapes
c) apples
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UNIT FIVE
Words Related to Basic Activities and Daily Routines
Do
Drink
Drive
Walk
Have
Buy
Eat
Read
Go
Like
Play
Write
Make
Talk
Know
Speak
take
dance
open
swim
EXERCISE 1
Read the text and write the verbs in the correct form.
A day in the life of…
Hi my name is Carolina. This is my daily routine on weekdays. I _______ 1(make) my
bed before going to the school then I_____ 2(have) breakfast with my mother and my
father. I _______3 (like) to eat some cereal and I _______ 4(drink) some orange juice. My
mother ________5(take) me to the school. When I come back to my house after finishing
my homework I _______6(read) books and I _________ 7(write) poems too.
EXERCISE 2
Choose the correct answer
1.
a.
b.
c.
On weekdays, Carolina makes her bed _______
After classes
Before going to school
Doesn’t make her bed
2.
a.
b.
c.
She likes to eat ____________
bacon and eggs.
cereal.
coffee and a toast.
3.
a.
b.
c.
She likes to drink ______________
Some milk
A little coffee
Some orange juice
4.
a.
b.
c.
________ takes her to school...
herself
her mother
her father
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5.
a.
b.
c.
She likes to read ...
Before doing homework
After doing homework
After finishing her lunch.
6.
a.
b.
c.
She ___________ to write poems.
doesn’t like
likes
never likes
7.
a.
b.
c.
Carolina’s routine is from_______
Monday to Sunday
Saturday and Sunday
Monday to Friday
EXERCISE 3
Match the complements on the right with the verbs on the left.
1.
do
a.
cycling on Sunday
2.
make
b.
food in the supermarket
3.
buy
c.
fun
4.
talk
d.
the medicine
5.
have
e.
the bed
6.
go
f.
homework after school
7.
take
g.
to friends
Words Related To Household Chores
make the bed
iron the clothes
wash the dishes
change ( the sheets)
take out the garbage
vacuum the carpet
sweep the floor
fold the clothes
dry the clothes
hang the clothes
EXERCISE 4
Choose the best option to complete the sentences.
1.
a.
b.
c.
In the neighborhood where I live we have to __________ at night.
Make the bed
Vacuum the carpet
Take out the garbage
2.
a.
b.
c.
My mother likes to __________ after she finishes cooking.
Hang the clothes
Sweep the floor
Dry the clothes
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3.
a.
b.
c.
After we ____________ we put them in the closet.
Make the bed
Hang the clothes
Change the sheets
4.
a.
b.
c.
Every day after lunch we have to____________
Take out the garbage
Wash the dishes
Fold the clothes
5.
a.
b.
c.
I have to ___________ before I go to school.
Make the bed
Dry the clothes
Go to sleep
6. My sister doesn’t like to ________ because the vacuum cleaner makes a lot of noise.
a. Vacuum the carpet
b. wash the dishes
c. iron the clothes
7. I love to _________ every Saturday; the clean ones smell so good.
a. Iron the clothes
b. Sweep the floor
c. Change the sheets.
EXERCISE 5
Write the words in the right order to make sentences.
1. irons her on Sunday always clothes My mother
______________________________________________________
2. father out the twice a week takes My garbage
______________________________________________________
3. to the dishes We after lunch wash have do
______________________________________________________
4. sisters folds her before My she them in the drawers clothes puts
______________________________________________________
5. brother the carpet in the room and I vacuum the carpet in the room vacuums living My dining
______________________________________________________________
6. dry and clothes every We Friday night hang the
__________________________________________________________
7. once sweeps My mother the floor a week floor
__________________________________________________________
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EXERCISE 6
Use the household chores activities from the box to complete the information below.
Some of them can be repeated
Dust
Vacuum
Wash windows
change bed sheets
sweep the floor
hang the clothes
wash the dishes
iron clothes
cut the grass
water the flowers
clean the toilet
vacuum the carpet
1. In the bedroom we ___________________________________________________
2. In the kitchen we ____________________________________________________
3. In the laundry room we _______________________________________________
4. In the garden we ____________________________________________________
5. Outside we _________________________________________________________
6. In the bathroom we __________________________________________________
7. In the living room we _________________________________________________
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UNIT SIX
Words Related to Clothes and Accessories
dress
Vestido
shoes
Zapatos
pants
Pantalones
sweater
Saco
blouse
Blusa
shirt
Camisa
t-shirt
Camiseta
handbag
Bolsa / cartera
earrings
Aretes
glasses
Lentes
EXERCISE 1
Follow the example and complete the exercise below.
At this moment I am wearing black pants, a gray t-shirt, white socks and black
sports shoes. I am wearing silver earrings too.
1. What are you wearing at this moment? ________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
2. Describe what is wearing one member in your family at this moment.
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
3. - Describe the clothes that you can wear when you go to the beach.
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
4. - If you get invited to a formal party, what can you wear? __________________
_________________________________________________________________
5. - What do children wear to go to school? _______________________________
_________________________________________________________________
6. - If you get the opportunity to visit Cayambe’s shelter what can you wear?
____________________________________________________________________
7. - What do people wear to sleep? __________________________________________
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EXERCISE 2
Unscramble the word to complete the sentence.
1. This ______________ ( RESDS) is beautiful.
2. My uncle likes wearing a _____________ (IET).
3. These ______________ ( SESESLGA) are small.
4. I love your ____________( GSRINREA) .
5. These_____________ ( ESOHS) are very chic. I love them.
6. This ________________ ( ETRSEAW) is yellow, like a banana.
7. My favorite _________________( SEOULB) is the pink one.
EXERCISE 3
Match the picture with the sentences.
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
1. I'm wearing a brown coat and a hat. ____________
2. I'm wearing a skirt with a white blouse and red boots. ______
3. I'm wearing a red jacket and a gold necklace. __________
4. I'm wearing shorts and sunglasses. __________
5. I'm wearing a jacket, blue trousers and brown shoes. ______
6. I'm wearing blue trousers, a cap and a yellow jacket. ___________
7. I'm wearing blue shorts and a green T-shirt. ____________
Words Related to Days of the Week and Months of the Year
Monday
January
Tuesday
February
Wednesday
March
Thursday
April
Friday
May
Saturday
June
Sunday
July
August
September
October
November
December
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EXERCISE 4
Unscramble and write the number.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
U S Y T E A D:
A F R Y I D:
U A N Y D S:
A Y W D E D E N S:
N A D Y O M:
T S A R U Y A D:
R H U D A T S Y:
Tuesday 2
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
EXERCISE 5
Read the following information and answer the questions
1. It's between January and March. Some people play in the snow and make snowmen.
Which month is it? _______________
2. It's between November and January. Some people give each other gifts.
Which month is it? ________________
3. It's between March and May. It rains a lot in some places. People plant flowers.
Which month is it? ________________
4. We celebrate Mother's day in _______________.
5. It is usually to eat Colada Morada and guagas de pan (bread) in _____________.
6. Some people in Ecuador like to play with water balloons in ________________.
7. For some people it is the most romantic month of the year and we celebrate Valentine's Day
________________.
EXERCISE 6
Read about the information below and answer the questions
December: Las Posadas
December is my favorite month. In Mexico, we have a special holiday for nine days.
Everyone enjoys acting out a traditional story, singing songs, and eating special food.
It's a lot of fun!
May: Urini nal
May is my favorite month: In Korea, we have a special holiday for children. Everyone
enjoys games, parades, and special food. Children get presents, too. It's a lot of fun.
August: La Tomatina
August is my favorite month. In Buñol, Spain, we have a big fight with tomatoes.
Everyone throws tomatoes at each other from morning to night. At the end, the whole
town is red. It's a lot of fun!
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October: Halloween
October is my favorite month. In the United States, we have a scary holiday. Everyone
puts on costumes and masks for parties. Children go from house to house to get
candy. It's a lot of fun!
1. What do people do in Mexico? _____________
2. Where do people celebrate La Tomatina? ________________________
3. When do people celebrate Urini nal? ____________________________
4. What do people in the United States do in Halloween?
___________________________________________________
5. What do people do in Las Posadas? _______________________________
6. When people celebrate La Tomatina they have a ______________________
7. What do children get in Halloween? ____________________________
Words Related to Weather and Seasons
summer
winter
fall
spring
sunny
rainy
windy
cloudy
snowy
foggy
verano
invierno
otoño
primavera
soleado
lluvioso
ventoso
nublado
cubierto de nieve
brumoso
EXERCISE 7
Choose the best answer
1. It is very hot in __________
Spring
summer
fall
winter
2. It is windy and cloudy often in _________
Summer
spring
winter
fall
3. It is rainy, snowy and very cold in _______
Summer
winter
spring
fall
4. Tiny drops of water are called__________
Snow
rain
sun-rays
wind
5. When the day is lighted or warm by direct rays of the sun is called_________
Rainy
snowy
sunny
foggy
6. When the day is blurred or obscured it is called_____________
Rainy
snowy
sunny
foggy
7. When beautiful flowers start to bloom it is called _____________
Summer
spring
winter
fall
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EXERCISE 8
Complete the following sentences using the words from the box.
rainy
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
/
sunny
/
two
/ summer / winter
/ spring
/ fall
Ecuador has______ seasons
We can wear shorts, sunglasses, sandals, t-shirts in_______
In a ______ day we can have a picnic in a park, or go swimming.
We carry umbrellas in _____ days.
People like to make snowmen in ______.
I love to water my plants in _______.
The leaves fall from the trees in ________.
EXERCISE 9
Read the sentences and have a look at the two maps, one for the morning and the other one for
the afternoon. Decide which sentences are right and which are wrong.
1. There will some rain in the Southwest in the afternoon.
right
wrong
2. The maximum temperature will be around 18 degrees Celsius
right
wrong
3. It will rain all day in the Southwest.
right
wrong
4. There will be a lot of rain in Wales in the morning.
right
wrong
5. There will be thunderstorms in Wales in the morning.
right
wrong
6. It will stay dry in the Southeast the whole day.
right
wrong
7. The temperatures in the afternoon will be higher than in the morning.
right
wrong
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UNIT 7
Verbs: ability and request
1.
speak a foreign language
hablar un idioma extranjero
2.
play the piano/violin
tocar el piano / violín
3.
dance salsa/ rock
bailar salsa / rock
4.
swim in the pool
nadar en la piscina
5.
drive a car
conducir un coche
6.
write poetry
escribir poesía
7.
do handicrafts
hacer manualidades
8.
design things
diseñar cosas
9.
sing songs
cantar canciones
use a computer
utilizar una computadora
10.
EXERCISE 1
Complete the sentences with expressions from the chart above:
1. Richard Clayderman can ________________________ beautifully, so his compositions
always evoke his audience’s deepest emotions.
2. Son montuno, guaracha, chachachá, mambo and bolero are some musical genres
comprised in salsa, which is Cuban popular dance music. That is whypeople from Cuba can
________________________ very well.
3. People who ________________________ are very creative because they need to attract
people’s attention and to make thingslook aesthetically better.
4. Chayanne started to ________________________ at the age of ten and he caused frenzy
among the adolescents.
5. In order to ________________________ you need different sources of inspiration and to be
very sensitive.
6. If you want to train your cardiovascular system with low-impact exercises and whole body
workout, you can _______________________.
7. In order to ____________________ you have to nod your head up and down, but you don’t
need to have long hair. However, the longer hair, the more you have to lean forward, so your
hair swoops down.
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EXERCISE 2
Circle the word that best completes each sentence:
1. Learning how to ________ a car gives you a lot of independence.
a.
depart
b.
drive
c.
delay
c.
violin
2. In order to play a ________, you need to use a bow.
a.
guitar
b.
bass
3. When you feel stressful and tired, you could _______ handicrafts and it would promote
perseverance, creativity and industry.
a.
do
b.
make
c.
perform
4. Learning how to _______ a computer is essential nowadays because a lot aspects of
modern life run on your knowledge and ability to use it, and if you don’t do that, you are at a
great disadvantage at work, leisure and daily life.
a.
work
b.
use
c.
function
5. To swim in a _______ is one of the least frequent leisure activities for families to do on
weekends.
a.
sharpener
b.
stove
c.
pool
6. Speaking more than one ________ language makes you a more valuable professional
person.
a.
strange
b.
shirt
c.
foreign
7. It’s necessary to know the functions of the language very well in order to be able to write
good ________.
a.
poet
b.
poetry
c.
fog
EXERCISE 3
Match the ideas on the left and the ideas on the right:
a.
play the violin every day.
2.
Native speakers of a language
also need to learn to
Olympic swimmers usually
b.
write good poetry to touch their readers.
3.
Children learn to
c.
4.
Famous poets have to
d.
5.
Violinists need to
e.
design new things according to people’s
culture and demands.
use a computer at a very early age
nowadays.
swim in Olympic pools to practice.
6.
Elderly people sometimes
f.
speak a foreign language.
7.
Designers who are very
imaginative
g.
do handicrafts as a therapy.
1.
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Grocery shopping
1.
rice
arroz
2.
sugar
azúcar
3.
bread
pan
4.
pasta
pasta (spaghetti, ravioli, lasagna)
5.
potatoes
patatas, papas
6.
oil
aceite
7.
tuna
atún
8.
cereal
cereal
9.
eggs
huevos
10.
butter
mantequilla
EXERCISE 4
Complete the sentences using the words from the box:
tuna
cereal
rice
potatoes
oil
butter
eggs
1.
_____________ is the most common carbohydrate eaten by most people in the world.
2.
You need to beat ___________ very well to prepare an omelet.
3.
Peasants from the Andean region of Ecuador grow ____________.
4.
It’s recommendable for everybody to have some yoghurt with ____________ for breakfast.
5.
___________ is a nutritious fish and it is eaten more than any other fish, especially
because it is canned and it is easy to prepare.
6.
You need to put some __________ in a pan before frying something.
7.
____________ is a good source of vitamin A and all the other fat-soluble vitamins: D, E
and K2 and it is definitely better than margarine.
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EXERCISE 5
Circle the INCORRECT answer:
bread
water
1. If you are on a diet, it’s not a good idea to have too much
sugar
potatoes
2. What you can’t eat when you want to lose weight is
rice
eggs
3. In order to prepare “llapingachos” you need some ingredients, such as:
pasta
potatoes
lettuce
4. Eating
oil
rice
for lunch or for dinner is not a good idea because
pasta
a balanced diet involves not to mix two carbohydrates in a meal.
bread
5. Eating too much
is not very healthy.
tuna
sugar
oil
6. You can replace butter with
when you make a cake.
carrots
margarine
7. It is a good idea to eat two or three
sugar
per week.
fish
eggs
EXERCISE 6
Match the words and their definitions:
1.
Rice
a.
2.
Tuna
b.
3.
Eggs
c.
4.
Sugar
d.
5.
Potato
e.
6.
Pasta
f.
7.
Cereal
g.
An Italian food made from flour and water, and sometimes
eggs.
The round object with a shell that a female bird produces
and a baby bird develops in it.
A food made from grain, for example: wheat, oats or corn
and that is mainly eaten with milk for breakfast.
A food consisting of small long or short white or brown
grains that are eaten cooked: boiled or fried.
A large fish that lives in the Pacific and Atlantic Oceans and
that is eaten as food.
A sweet substance consisting of very small white or brown
pieces that is added to food or drinks to make them taste
sweet.
A very common hard round vegetable that has a brown, red
or yellow skin and is white or yellow inside.
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Beverages
1.
juice
jugo
2.
coffee
café
3.
milk
leche
4.
soda
soda, gaseosa
5.
water
agua
6.
wine
vino
7.
beer
cerveza
8.
yoghurt / yogurt
yogurt
9.
milkshake
batido de leche
10.
lemonade
limonada
EXERCISE 7
Complete the sentences with appropriate words from the vocabulary chart above:
1. Drinking too much _________ is not so good for your teeth because they can get yellowish.
2. Many people who can’t drink milk because they are allergic to lactose can enjoy drinking
_________ without any intestinal upset.
3. _________ is the cold, creamy white beverage full of calcium, vitamin D, phosphorous and a
balance of other nutrients.
4. It’s very common and normal for people to drink _______ instead of juice, during or after
meals.
5. It’s recommendable to drink two liters of _________ every day to keep your skin fresh and
healthy.
6. 15 billion of gallons of _______ are consumed in the United States a year. However, it’s not
healthy, but it’s cheap, convenient and tasty.
7. Drinking two-four ounce glasses of red ________ a day prevents heart attacks, because it
contains procyanidins which protect us against heart disease.
EXERCISE 8
Circle the word that best completes each sentence:
1. It’s better for your health to drink some fruit _______ instead of soda.
a. salad
b. bears
c. juice
2. An ideal ___________ combines high quality ice-cream and a right amount of milk and
flavoring.
a. milkshake b. onion
c. bean
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3. The consumption of __________, which obviously contains caffeine, has some pros and
some cons, or some advantages and disadvantages.
a. snow
b. coffee
c. rain
4. It’s useful to have a lemon squeezer to make ________ faster and more easily.
a. carpet
b. vacuum
c. lemonade
5. ______ is the world’s third most popular drink and the most widely consumed drink in the
world after water and tea.
a. Beer
b. Wine
c. Rum
6. Fresh ________ in streams, rivers, lakes and groundwater provide people and all type of
living beings with most of the water they need every day to live.
a. juice
b. garbage
c. water
7. ________ is considered as a fizzy drink because it has gas bubbles in it.
a. iron
b. soda
c. sheet
EXERCISE 9
Answer these questions using complete sentences:
1. What is the drink that is made of malted wheat and barley?
________________________________________________________________
2. What is the hot slightly bitter drink that is made by pouring hot water over brown powder?
________________________________________________________________
3. What is the white liquid that comes from cows, goats and sheep, which people drink and use
in cooking?
________________________________________________________________
4. What is the sweet drink made by mixing milk and ice cream with chocolate, vanilla or fruit?
________________________________________________________________
5. What is the alcoholic drink made from grapes that can be dark purple, light yellow or pink?
________________________________________________________________
6. What is the clear liquid that falls as rain and is used for things such as drinking and washing?
________________________________________________________________
7. What is the food made from milk that gets thick and slightly sour and sometimes with fruit
added to it?
________________________________________________________________
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UNIT 8
Opposite Adjectives Describing Feelings
feliz
sad
triste
good
bueno
bad
malo
3.
hot
caliente
cold
frío
4.
sick
enfermo
healthy
saludable
5.
angry
enojado
calm
calmado, tranquilo
6.
tired
cansado
alive
con vida
7.
polite
8.
afraid
temeroso
brave
valiente
9.
interested
interesado
bored
aburrido
10.
optimistic
optimista
pessimistic
pesimista
1.
happy
2.
cortés, educado, amable
rude (impolite)
grocero, descortés
EXERCISE 1
Complete these sentences using the opposite adjectives.
1.
A: Were you angry with me yesterday?
B: No, I wasn’t angry with you. I was ______________.
2.
A: Was the weather hot last Sunday?
B: No, it wasn’t. It was _______
3.
A: Did you feel happy on your last birthday?
B: No, I didn’t. I felt ___________ because my parents didn’t come.
4.
A: You look sick. Are you feeling O.K.?
B: Don’t worry. I’m not sick at all. I am _____________. It’s just that I’m a bit tired.
5.
A: If you want to become an efficient fireman, you have to be very brave.
B: It’s true. You can’t be ____________ of fire at any time.
6.
A: If you want to learn all the subjects very well, you have to be self-motivated and very
interested in learning them.
B: Yes, you’re right. I can’t feel ____________ at all because everything I’m learning is really
interesting.
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7.
A: If you are polite, you can make a lot of friends, but if you are ____________, you will not
make any friends at all.
EXERCISE 2
Match the adjectives and their corresponding definitions:
1.
polite
a.
Feeling pleased and satisfied; glad.
2.
sad
b.
Honest and morally correct; of a high quality or standard.
3.
angry
c.
Having a relatively high temperature.
4.
cold
d.
Affected by a disease or medical condition; ill.
5.
happy
e.
Feeling or showing anger; very annoyed.
6.
hot
f.
Fatigued, lacking freshness; needing to rest or sleep.
7.
good
g.
8.
optimistic
h.
Filled with fear; frightened, worried that something bad might happen.
i.
Having the interest aroused or attention engaged; involved.
9.
10.
bad
pessimistic
j.
Characterized by consideration and deference towards other people, so
that they follow all the usual rules of society; courteous; refined.
A person who has favorable and positive attitude, who is hopeful about
the future and tends to expect that good things will happen, or who
expects the best possible outcome.
Affected with unhappiness or expressing unhappiness.
11.
rude
k.
12.
tired
l.
13.
interested
m.
14.
sick
n.
15.
healthy
o.
Physically strong and not sick; enjoying or showing health and vigor of
body, mind or spirit.
Free from anger, nervousness or excitement.
16.
afraid
p.
Active, lively, animated: having life; not dead.
17.
alive
q.
Offensive; discourteous, vulgar; indecent, lacking refinement; not polite.
18.
bored
r.
19.
brave
s.
20.
calm
t.
Capable of dealing with danger or pain, without seeming to be frightened;
courageous; fearless
Feeling impatient or dissatisfied because you aren’t interested in
something or because you don’t have anything to do.
Thinking that the worst thing will happen in every situation; a person who
stresses the adverse aspects of a situation or event; who expects the
worst possible outcome.
Not pleasant or enjoyable; of very low quality; not appropriate or
convenient.
Having a low temperature.
EXERCISE 3
Write the opposite adjective:
1. bored
2. afraid
3. alive
4. rude
5. healthy
6. optimistic
7. cold
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
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Adjectives describing physical appearance
1.
chubby
rechoncho, regordete, gordito
2.
slim
delgado, esbelto
3.
weak
débil
4.
strong
fuerte
5.
good-looking
atractivo/a, guapo/a, bien parecido, apuesto
6.
pretty
bonito
7.
little
pequeño
8.
skinny
flaco, delgado
9.
cute
lindo, bonito
10.
slender
esbelto, delgado
EXERCISE 4
Match the adjectives and their corresponding definitions:
1.
slim
a.
Attractive; usually small and easy to like.
2.
chubby
b.
Tall or long and thin in an attractive way.
3.
slender
c.
Slightly fat, in the way a healthy or young child is cute.
4.
cute
d.
Thin in an attractive way.
5.
skinny
e.
Not as strong or healthy as it should be.
6.
weak
f.
7.
little
g.
A very small amount; referring to an extremely small amount of
something; not much.
(Offensive) Very thin, in a way that is not attractive.
EXERCISE 5
Circle the correct adjective according to the picture:
slender.
1.
This baby boy is
slim.
chubby.
slender.
2. These soccer players are athletic and
skinny.
chubby.
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skinny.
3. This guy is
good-looking.
weak.
slim.
4.
Top models don’t have to be
anorexic and skinny, but
strong.
little.
strong
5. He has to be very
weak
to lift those heavy weights.
cute
cute.
6. This little girl is really
skinny.
chubby.
7. Most African children are really
slender.
skinny.
slim.
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EXERCISE 6
Cross out the word that doesn’t correspond to the group.
1.
chubby
slim
fat
2.
good-looking
slim
slender
3.
pretty
cute
little
4.
skinny
slim
weak
5.
strong
calm
chubby
6.
little
polite
short
7.
strong
healthy
skinny
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ANSWER SHEET
UNIT 1
Greetings / Farewell
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Good morning
How are you?
Fine
you tomorrow
Good evening
bye.
Good bye.
Exercise 3
2
3
1
4
6
5
7
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
B
C
C
B
B
D
D
Countries / Nationalities
Exercise 4
Exercise 5
Exercise 6
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Spanish
American
French
Brazilian
English
Chinese
Ecuadorian
5
6
1
7
2
3
4
D
C
B
D
C
C
C
Jobs / Occupations
Exercise 7
Exercise 8
Exercise 9
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2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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7
2
3
1
4
3
5
1
2
7
6
C
D
B
D
A
B
D
UNIT 2
Family Members
Exercise 1
Exercise 2
Exercise 3
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
D
B
C
B
D
D
C
Grandfather
Son
Brother
Nephew
Cousin
Aunt
Grandson
Niece
Aunt
Cousin
Niece
Uncle
Cousin
Father
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Physical Appearance
Exercise 4
Exercise 5
Exercise 6
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1. Fat
2. Beautiful
3. Old
4. Handsome
5. Young
6. Short
7. Thin
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Exercise 7
Exercise 8
Exercise 9
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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2.
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7.
3
4
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1
6
7
5
2
7
5
6
4
1
3
Personal Information
Name
Marital status
Nickname
Last name
Phone number
Address
ID number
Name and last name
I.D. number
Work and occupation
Marital status
address
age
free time activities
Last name
Phone number
Age
Nickname
Address
Marital status
Career
UNIT 3
Classroom
EXERCISE 1
EXERCISE 2
EXERCISE 3
1. computer
1–b
1–f
2. sharpener
2–c
2–g
3. pen
3–b
3–d
4. desk
4–a
4–a
5. erasers
5–c
5–b
6. bag
6–b
6–e
7. whiteboard
7–b
7–c
EXERCISE 5
EXERCISE 6
Rooms and Furniture
EXERCISE 4
1–d
1. bathroom
1–e
2–g
2. dining room
2–c
3–a
3. stove
3–a
4–f
4. armchair
4–b
5–b
5. bed
5–f
6–e
6. table
6–d
7-c
7. kitchen
7–g
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Buildings and Places in a City
EXERCISE 7
EXERCISE 8
EXERCISE 9
1–f
1–c
1–e
2–a
2–b
2- c
3–d
3–b
3–g
4–g
4–a
4–b
5–b
5–c
5–f
6–e
6–b
6–a
7–c
7–a
7–d
UNIT 4
Sports
EXERCISE 1
1. play soccer
2. play basketball
3. play volleyball
4. do karate
5. go cycling
6. run
7. go swimming
EXERCISE 2
1–c
2–a
3–b
4–c
5–a
6–c
7–b
EXERCISE 3
1–c
2–e
3–g
4–f
5–a
6–d
7-b
EXERCISE 5
1. stamps
2. computer games
3. reading books
4. chat
5. to go to the cinema
6. playing chess
7. walking
EXERCISE 6
1–e
2–d
3–a
4–f
5–c
6–b
7-g
Hobbies
EXERCISE 4
1–g
2–b
3–a
4–e
5–d
6–c
7–f
Healthy Food
EXERCISE 7
EXERCISE 8
EXERCISE 9
1. onion
1. orange
1–c
2. pineapple
2. carrot
2–b
3. pear
3. tomato
3–b
4. carrots
4. pineapple
4–c
5. beans
5. grape
5–a
6. lettuce
6. onion
6–b
7. grapes
7. apple
7–a
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UNIT 5
Words Related To Basic Activities and Daily Routines
Exercise 1
1. make
2. have
3. like
4. drink
5. takes
6. read
7. write
Exercise 2
1. before going to the school
2. Cereal
3. Some orange juice
4. Her mother
5. After doing homework
6. likes
7. Monday to Friday
Exercise 3
1. Do homework after school
2. Make the bed
3. Buy food in the supermarket
4. Talk to friends
5. Have fun
6. Go cycling on Sunday
7. Take the medicine
Words Related To Household Chores
Exercise 4
1. Take out the garbage
2. Sweep the floor
3. Hang the clothes
4. Wash the dishes
5. Make the bed
6. Vacuum the carpet
7. Change the sheets
Exercise 5
1. My mother always irons her clothes on Sunday.
2. My father takes out the garbage twice a week.
3. We have to do the dishes after lunch.
4. My sister folds her clothes before she puts them in the drawers.
5. My brother vacuums the living room and I vacuum the dining room.
6. We dry and hang the clothes every Friday night.
7. My mother sweeps the floor once a week.
Exercise 6
1. In the bedroom we: change bed sheets, vacuum, dust
2. In the kitchen we: wash the dishes, sweep the floor
3. In the laundry room we: iron the clothes, hang the clothes
4. In the garden we: water the plants, cut the grass
5. Outside we: wash the car
6. In the bathroom we:
7. In the living room we:
UNIT 6
Words Related To Clothes and Accessories
Exercise 1
1.
2.
3.
4.
Own answer
Own answer
Sandals, dresses, bathing suits, sunglasses, hats
Men: suit, formal shoes, shirt, tie, belt /Women: formal dress, high heel shoes, earrings,
purse
5. Uniform
6. Jacket, gloves, scarf
7. pajamas
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Exercise 2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Exercises 3
1. B
2. E
3. G
4. A
5. C
6. D
7. F
dress
tie
sunglasses
earrings
shoes
sweater
blouse
Words Related to Days of The Week and Months of the year
Exercise 4
Exercise 5
Exercise 6
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Tuesday 2
Friday 5
Sunday 7
Wednesday 3
Monday 1
Saturday 6
Thursday 4
February
December
April
Many
November
February
February
Las Posadas
Buñol, Spain
May
Put on costumes and masks
for parties
5. Sing songs and eat special
food.
6. big fight with tomatoes
7. candy
Words Related To Weather and Seasons
Exercise 7
1. Summer
2. Fall
3. Winter
4. Rain
5. Sunny
6. Foggy
7. Spring
Exercise 8
1. Two
2. Summer
3. Sunny
4. Rainy
5. Winter
6. Spring
7. Fall
Exercise 9
1. right
2. right
3. wrong
4. right
5. wrong
6. right
7. right
Unit 7
Verbs: ability and request
Exercise 1
1. play the piano
2. dance salsa
3. design things
4. sing songs
5. write poetry
6. swim in a pool
7. dance rock
Exercise 2
1. drive
2. violin
3. do
4. use
5. pool
6. foreign
7. poetry
Exercise 3
1. f
2. e
3. d
4. b
5. a
6. g
7. c
Exercise 5
1. water
2. eggs
3. pasta
4. lettuce
5. tuna
6. carrots
7. eggs
Exercise 6
1. d.
2. e.
3. b.
4. f.
5. g.
6. a.
7. c.
Grocery shopping
Exercise 4
1. Rice
2. eggs
3. potatoes
4. cereal
5. Tuna
6. oil
7. Butter
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Beverages
Exercise 7
1. coffee
2. yoghurt / yogurt
3. milk
4. beer
5. water
6. soda
7. wine
Exercise 8
1. juice
2. milkshake
3. coffee
4. lemonade
5. beer
6. water
7. soda
Exercise 9
1. Beer is the drink that is made of malted wheat and barley.
The drink that is made of malted wheat and barley is beer.
2. Coffee is the hot slightly bitter drink that is made by pouring hot water over brown powder.
The hot slightly bitter drink that is made by pouring hot water over brown powder is coffee.
3. Milk is the white liquid that comes from cows, goats and sheep, which people drink and use
in cooking.
The white liquid that comes from cows, goats and sheep, which people drink and use in
cooking is milk.
4. Milkshake is the sweet drink made by mixing milk and ice cream with chocolate, vanilla or
fruit.
The sweet drink made by mixing milk and ice cream with chocolate, vanilla or fruit is
milkshake.
5. Wine is the alcoholic drink made from grapes that can be dark purple, light yellow or pink.
The alcoholic drink made from grapes that can be dark purple, light yellow or pink is wine.
6. What is the clear liquid that falls as rain and is used for things such as drinking and washing.
The clear liquid that falls as rain and is used for things such as drinking and washing is
water.
7. Yoghurt / yogurt is the food made from milk that gets thick and slightly sour and sometimes
with fruit added to it.
The food made from milk that gets thick and slightly sour and sometimes with fruit added to it
is yoghurt / yogurt.
UNIT 8
Opposite Adjectives Describing Feelings
Exercise 1
1. calm
2. cold
3. sad
4. healthy
5. afraid
6. bored
7. rude
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Exercise 2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
g.
k.
e.
m.
a.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
c.
b.
j.
l.
t.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
q.
f.
i.
d.
n.
16.
17.
18.
19.
20.
h.
p.
s.
r.
o.
Exercise 3
1. interested
2. brave
3. tired
4. polite
5. sick
6. pessimistic
7. hot
Adjectives describing physical appearance
Exercise 4
Exercise 5
Exercise 6
1. d.
2. c.
3. b.
4. a.
5. g.
6. e.
7. f.
1. chubby.
2. slender.
3. good-looking.
4. slim.
5. strong
6. cute.
7. skinny.
1. slim
2. good-looking
3. little
4. weak
5. calm
6. polite
7. skinny
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