23/02/2010

 

 

 

GRAMMATICA

 

Pag 55 es.1:

Volgi le frasi alla forma affermativa:

a) Don’t turn on the light!;

b) Don’t close the door!;

c) Don’t open the window!;

d) Don’t let’s take this train!;

e) Don’t turn right at the bank!;

f) Let’s not go with them!;

g) Don’t sit down, please!.

 

Es.2:

Completa le frasi:

a) Open the window, it’s hot in here;

b) Don’t buy that watch, it’s very expensive!;

c) Hurry up! Be late for the interview!;

d) Bring Susan to the party, she’s nice!;

e) Take your coat, it’s cold outside!;

f) Wake your brother, it’s late!;

g) Don’t eat this sandwich. It’s Mike’s!.

 

Es.3:

Scrivi il contrario:

a) Open the door!;

b) Let’s finish work!;

c) Sit down!;

d) Come there!;

e) Push the door!;

f) Close the window!;

g) Let’s turn the light off!;

h) Sleep!.

 

Es.4:

Completa le frasi:

a) Don’t leave your luggage unattended!;

b) Come on, relax on the beach a little while!;

c) Stop at the traffic light, and then turn left!;

d) Please take a seat, Mrs Jones!;

e) Let’s watch a DVD together tonight!;

f) Let’s not got out tonight, we’re all tired!;

g) Help yourself to the cake!;

h) Don’t talk so loud, the children are sleeping!.

 

Pag 57 es.1:

Completa le frasi:

a) The English lesson starts  at 10.30;

b) Peter lives in a big house;

c) Maria and Sarah play tennis at the club;

d) Jack walks to school. He often arrives late;

e) I go to London in the summer holidays;

f) Lisa likes chocolate cake for breakfast;

g) It rains in England in November;

h) My teacher is French. She comes from Lyon.

 

Es.2:

Sottolinea la risposta corretta:

a) Jerry plays computer games every day;

b) Clarissa gets up at 7 a.m. on school days;

c) I go to school with my best friend;

d) It sometimes snows in England;

e) My friends do their homework at school;

f) My pet rabbits eat carrots and lettuce;

g) You are always late for class!;

h) the fish in that pond swim all day!.

 

Es.3:

Scegli l’opzione corretta:

a) William watches television every evening;

b) I do my homework before supper;

c) Every day my dad goes to work by car;

d) My best friend listens to his CD player all the time;

e) I usually have lunch at 12.45;

f) Jack and Ryan take the train to school;

g) Isabel washes her hair every day;

h) All trains to London leave from this platform.

 

Es.4:

Completa il testo:

I live in a small town in the south coast. I go home, but often I work abroad on business. I have two children, one is still at school and the other go to college. I speak French and Spanish, and I know a bit of German. My husband is a dentist. He enjoys sports and he like the open air. He plays tennis twice a week and he watches a lot of football on TV.

 

Pag 58 es.1:

Completa le frasi:

a) My teacher doesn’t give us homework;

b) Mark and Tim don’t go swimming after school;

c) Our English course doesn’t start in September;

d) The football team doesn’t practice every day;

e) The team captain doesn’t like lazy players;

f) It doesn’t rain in August in my country;

g) Computers don’t use much electricity;

h) They don’t work on Sunday.

 

Es.2:

Volgi le frasi alla forma negative:

a) Emma doesn’t play basketball;

b) We don’t use computers at school;

c) I don’t walk to school very day;

d) The tram doesn’t leave from this stop;

e) It doesn’t snow in November;

f) The lesson doesn’t finish at 16.00 today;

g) My sisters don’t get up at 6.00a.m.;

h) Rocco doesn’t go to the cinema on Friday.

 

Es.3:

Riordina le parole:

a) We don’t like Maths;

b) She doesn’t play golf;

c) They don’t go out on Sunday;

d) The group doesn’t play in clubs;

e) Sophie doesn’t wear a uniform at school;

f) His cat doesn’t like milk;

g) Jack doesn’t do his homework;

h) This bus doesn’t stop at the station.

 

Es.4:

Completa le frasi:

a) What do you have for lunch?;

b) Does Tom like coffee?;

c) Excuse me, does this bus stop at Marble Arch?;

d) How much does this coat cost?;

e) Do you know the way to the station?;

f) Do your parents like computer games?;

g) Do all the children in your class have dictionaries?;

h) What does she do in the evening?

 

Es.5:

Volgi le frasi alla forma interrogative:

a) Does she like pasta?;

b) Do you play tennis with Rocco?;

c) What time does the post office open?;

d) When does your English lesson start?;

e) How does David go to school?;

f) Where do Pete and Kate live?;

g) When does it rain?;

h) Where do Kasha and Kim listen to they mp3 players?

 

Es.6:

Scrivi delle frasi interrogative e negative:

a) Does Jack get up at 7.00?;

b) Do Alice and Mike walk to work?;

c) Does Jack leave home at 8.00?;

d) Do Alice and Mike relax in the evening?;

e) Alice and Mike don’t like tennis;

f) Jack doesn’t wear school uniform;

g) Alice and Mike don’t use computers;

h) Jack doesn’t do his homework.

 

Es.7:

Traduci:

a) Do you take a coffee at breakfast?;

b) Does Tim leave home at 7.30?;

c) Do they speak French?;

d) Where does Silvia live?;

e) How much does this CD cost?;

f) Do you know the answer?;

g) What do you think about this book?;

h) Do they understand?

 

Es.8:

Scrivi domande e risposta:

a) Where does Gillian work?

- She works in a bank;

b) Does Gillian like her job?

- Yes, she does;

c) What time does Gillian start work?

- She starts every day at 8.30 a.m.;

d) Does Gillian go home by taxi?

- No, she doesn’t. She goes home by bus;

e) What does Gillian do after dinner?

- She relaxes: she reads or she watches TV;

f) What does Frances do?

- She is a musician;

g) What does Frances do in the morning?

- She goes for a walk or practices for the next concert;

h) Do Frances and Gillian meet in the evening?

- It’s very difficult for Gillian and Frances to meet

 

Pag 62 es.1:

Completa le frasi con un avverbio di frequenza:

a) I am sometimes late for school;

b) I never eat Chinese food;

c) I hardly ever get up at 12.00;

d) I rarely go to a concert;

e) I sometimes do the house work;

f) I never listen to classic music.

 

Es.2:

Costruisci delle frasi:

a) Anthony goes to the pub once a month;

b) Anthony plays tennis on Saturdays;

c) Anthony goes to the cinema fivefold a month;

d) Anthony goes to the gym three time a week;

e) Anthony visits brother twice a month;

f) Anthony goes to the barber once a month.

 

Es.3:

Completa le frasi:

a) George sometimes misses the last bus home;

b) My dad never has breakfast in the morning;

c) Our postman always delivers the letters before 10.00;

d) The dustman often collects the rubbish before 7.00;

e) We usually go to my aunt’s for Sunday lunch;

f) I am always late for my piano lesson;

g) It never rains on my birthday;

h) She seldom washes the dishes for her mum.

 

Es.4:

Volgi le frasi alla forma interrogative:

a) Do you always get up at 6.00?;

b) Do the Thomsons often go to the theatre?;

c) Do you often swim in the sea?;

d) Is she always late for tennis practise?;

e) Does he never offer her a coffee?;

f) Do you normally go to your grandma’s on Sunday?;

g) Does it occasionally rain in September?;

h) Do you never go shopping with my parents?

 

Es.5:

Completa le frasi:

a) I am usually late for dinner;

b) My parents never eat Chinese food;

c) I hardly ever get up at 12.00 on Sunday;

d) I sometimes go to the cinema;

e) At the weekend I often do homework;

f) We never listen to classical music in the maths class.

 

Es.6:

Riordina le parole:

a) She is never late for volleyball practise;

b) They hardly ever go out for dinner;

c) Do you ever go shopping with your mum?;

d) He is often very tired after match;

e) How often do you wash your hair?;

f) You never must be late again;

g) It’s always sunny in Athens.

 

Es.7:

Completa le frasi con un avverbio di frequenza:

a) I often eat green vegetables;

b) I usually do 10minutes physical exercise;

c) I always drink 2litres of water;

d) I sometimes speak English outside the classroom;

e) I always brush my teeth after meals;

f) I usually eat fresh fruit;

g) I sometimes go to an English speaking country;

h) I usually have a light breakfast.

 

Pag 64 es.1:

Competa il brano:

Do you know my grandfather? Oh he’s great man! He’s 85, but he still feels very young. He wakes up very early, at around 6.00, has got a shower, walks a mile to his favourite bar and has breakfast there. He spend quite a few friends, and they have lots of time discussing politics and football. He doesn’t like television very much, he hardly ever watches it, but he reads the paper every day. The only problem is that he’s a bit deaf – so don’t wakes whisper when you talk to him!

 

Es.2:

Correggi le frasi:

a) do you have any money left?;

b) I never watch horror films;

c) Bye, have got a good trip!;

d) I do some physical exercise every day;

e) Don’t talk, please;

f) Do you speak Spanish? –No, I don’t;

g) She hardly ever says a word;

h) Have you got some Change?

 

Es.3:

Scegli l’opzione corretta:

A new study of happy western teenagers’ is now available. It tells us why these happy people are happy. Happy and optimistic teenagers spend a lot of their time with family and friends. They always have dinner with their family, and never eat alone. They often have a cup of coffee or tea with a parent, or brother or sister, or other relative, and chat about their day. They usually spend at least one evening per week with friends, at home or doing something together such as going to the cinema. They usually study regularly, and don’t allow homework to build up. This is result stress levels at school. Do they eat at least one good meal a day? Yes, they do! They rarely snack or skip meals, and they always try to eat fruit and vegetables. Most teenagers are usually sporty. Surprisingly, their healthy diet comes with some unhealthy habits: many teenagers occasionally smoke, and some admit that they often smoke. They say they are not worried about the health problems that smoking can cause.

 

Es.4:

Traduci:

a) Qaunto spesso escono?;

b) Non arrivi mai in tempo al lavoro;

c) Qualche volta vado a scuola a piedi;

d) John normalmente è molto occupato nel weekend;

e) Non beviamo molto spesso vino;

f) Il Presidente fa un discorso all’anno;

g) Io e Jim qualche volta ci incontriamo a pranzo;

h) Mia sorella non suona il violino.

 

Es.5:

Traduci:

a) You never do homework on time!;

b) How often do you go to the cinema?;

c) I always go to work on foot;

d) We are usually very busy in summer;

e) We sometimes meet on Sunday;

f) I hardly ever eat fish;

g) Often my neighbour plays the guitar at late night;

h) We never go to the cinema.

 

Pag 68 es1:

Completa le frasi:

a) I’m going round the corner to buy a newspaper;

b) I swim to feel fit;

c) I go to school for studying English;

d) I work hard to get a promotion;

e) I write down everything to remember it for later;

f) She works part-time to save money;

g) We’re driving al night to see them.

 

Es.2:

Completa le frasi:

a) It’s difficult to know what to do;

b) It’s your turn to buy the drinks;

c) I saw her to go out;

d) You had better to take an aspirin;

e) I stayed at home so as to no catch a cold;

f) I must remember to phone Granny for het birthday;

g) You mustn’t to smoke here;

h) I need to go to the bank to change some money.

 

Es.3:

Scegli l’opzione corretta:

Georgia: I want to go away somewhere at Easter. We could visit my relatives in Wales.

Peter: I’d rather to do something with friends.

Georgia: Well, I know that Sarah and James plan to spend the weekend on the coast. That might be a good idea.

Peter: But that’s expensive! We can’t afford to stay in a hotel!

Georgia: That’s true. Well, how about a day trip? We can get up early tomorrow and just go to the coast for a day.

Peter: Yes, that’s a good idea! We must go to bed early tonight.

Georgia: Well that’s not a problem. I’m tired now anyway. Goodnight, see you in the morning.

Peter: Goodnight. Don’t forget to set the alarm.

 

Pag. 69 es.1:

a)    /

b)    Look at those people! They’re making a film or something.

c)     I want to travel somewhere exotic.

d)    Every Sunday morning dad goes fishing in the river near our house.

e)    Can you imagine living in the North Pole?

f)      I don’t mind to wait. Take your time.

g)    Let’s go to that new restaurant.

h)    There’s no point to decorate this flat. We’re going to sell it.

 

Pag. 71 es. 1:

Dear Jim,

We are having a terrible holiday.

It is raining. I’m sitting in the hotel. I’m watching television. Tom and Peter are playing computer games. Alice is reading a book. Susan is making a cup of coffee. The bay is crying.

I want to go home.

All the best,

George

 

Es. 2.:

a)    /

b)    My dad is learning to play the guitar.

c)     Everyone is talking about the new Harry Potter film.

d)    My boss and his are travelling at the moment.

e)    Our babysitter is teaching Tom to read.

f)      The sun is shining. It’s a beautiful day.

g)    We are looking for a new job.

h)    Listen, that student are lying about his grades.

 

Es. 3:

a)    /

b)    His parents are having a great holiday in Greece.

c)     His dad is writing a book about Ancient Greece.

d)    His mum is trying to learn Greek.

e)    I’m waiting for my friend to get off the phone.

f)      The weather is cold. They’re sitting inside a coffee shop.

g)    They are travelling back home on Saturday.

 

Es. 4:

a)    /

b)    John is working part-time in an office in town.

c)     We are having lunch at Mario’s.

d)    Don’t disturb the children – they are doing their homework.

e)    She is always listening to music on her i-Pod.

f)      Is the weather nice? No, it’s raining.

g)    Our team is playing in a match today.

h)    I’m studying Russian at school.

 

Pag. 72 es. 1:

a)    /

b)    We aren’t studying Latin at school this year.

c)     I’m not playing tennis with Tina after school.

d)    My sister isn’t using the computer now.

e)    That noise isn’t annoying me.

f)      You aren’t doing the right exercise.

g)    They aren’t having a meeting.

h)    It isn’t raining outside.

 

Es. 2:

Hello Pete,

How are you? We hope you are feeling better. I writing this message on my dad’s computer so I can’t stay here for more than five minutes.

Mr. Smart wants us to do a lot of Spanish homework, but Jack, Tim and Jody are playing basketball tonight, so they aren’t doing their Spanish homework!

My parents are watching a DVD now, and I don0t want to do my homework!

OK, it is late, my dad is waiting for me to finish this message.

I’m not doing my Spanish homework tonight! I’m tired.

My dad is coming upstairs…

Speak tomorrow,

Phil

 

Es. 3:

a)    /

b)    Am I waiting in the right place?

c)     Are they waiting for us in town?

d)    Is she doing a lot of revision for the test?

e)    Are we sending too many emails?

f)      Are Liz and Paris flying to America.

g)    Are you coming to the theatre with us?

h)    Is our class going on a trip?

 

Es. 4:

We’re a group of high school students who are publishing a magazine for people of our age once a month. Our local newspaper wants to help us, and is not including the printing costs. Now we need you! We are planning a series of pages for the magazine. The pages we are preparing are: International and national news, local news and politics, culture, music and sport. We are offering advertisements. We are hoping to have contributions from all local youth associations such as the football club, the music group, the basketball team, etc. We are looking for volunteers who like writing and who are curious about their town. We are aiming to find about ten people who would like to write for us, and also someone to help with administration and distribution.

Are you living in the area and think you can help?

Please send a letter or email with your details.

 

Pag. 74 es. 1:

a)    /

b)    I can’t come, I am being seek.

c)     I love red roses. They smell so nice.

d)    I own a house in the mountains.

e)    I think you should stop smoking.

f)      The box contains 30 bottles of wine.

g)    Are you OK? Yeah, I’m having a great time!

h)    My sister has three cats and two dogs.

 

Es. 2:

a)    /

b)    We are having problems with this software.

c)     What do you think about?

d)    Do you believe in life after death?

e)    Me brother hates doctors.

f)      I’m not seeing anybody at the moment.

g)    This cake tastes awful. Who made it?

h)    I’m not understanding a thing.

 

Pag. 76 es.1:

a)    /

b)    I’m having a great time at this party.

c)     I think this film is great.

d)    Do you enjoy this party?

e)    I’m not understanding this question.

f)      My friends don’t like this film.

g)    Do you work or are you a student?

h)    Our dog usually goes for his walk at night.

 

Es. 2:

a)    /

b)    The Chinese lessons starts at 7.45 every Tuesday.

c)     Our teacher is always complaining. She is never happy with us.

d)    This mp3 costs a lot of money. Be careful with it!

e)    I’m doing my homework at the moments. Can i call you back later?

f)      The sun is shining. Let’s go for a picnic.

g)    Look, the bus is coming. Quick jump on!

h)    My friends don’t believe in ghosts.

 

Es. 3:

a)    /

b)    Does he go to the mountains in winter?

c)     Does Emma like cheese on her pizza?

d)    Are they waiting for the train to Manchester?

e)    Does Tina usually get up at 9 a.m. on Saturday?

f)      Are you always busy?

g)    Is it raining outside?

h)    Do your parents help you with your homework?

 

Es. 4:

a)    /

b)    Do you know the answer?

c)     Are you waiting for the school bus? You’re in the wrong place!

d)    That bike costs £350.

e)    Do you understand?

f)      I’m doing my homework please go away.

 

Es. 5:

a)    /

b)    What do you think of this book? I think it’s fantastic.

c)     Kate is busy. She is studying for a test.

d)    We’re having a great time at the moment!

e)    Tina usually gets up at 7.00.

f)      There is a lot of noise in the street. What is happening?

g)    Hurry up! The bus is coming.

h)    Paul doesn’t like pizza.

i)      What’s your job exactly? What do you do?

 

Es. 7:

E: Hi, thanks for coming today. What’s your name?

J: I’m Jill.

E: OK Jill. What are you studying?

J: This year I’m studying sciences. I’m in the fifth year at high school.

E: Are you working hard at the moment?

J: Yes, this is the exam period. I’m studying a lot. Normally I don’t study so much, about two hours a day.

E: So do you usually have more free time?

J: Yes.

E: Great. And do you like writing?

J:Yes, I write a lot in my free time.

E: What sort of things do you write?

J: Usually I write poetry and short stories.

E: That’s unusual for a science student!

J: Yes, but I use science and technology in my stories. For example I’m writing a story now about genetic manipulation.

E: That’s interesting. Can I read it? Perhaps we can publish your stories!

J: I’d like that very much!

 

Pag. 78 es. 1:

a)    /

b)    Would you like to dance with me?

c)     We don’t like shopping in big supermarkets.

d)    What’s your Maths teacher look like?

e)    I’ve never tried Chinese food. What does it taste like?

f)      My husband works as a business consultant in a multinational company.

g)    What does Jane look like? She’s quite tall and slim.

h)    What would you like to do this afternoon?

Es. 3:

I:Tom first of all, obviously you like blogging. But why? Why is it so popular in your opinion?

T: I really like the contact I have with other people, and I love writing.

I: So how do you know other people read you?

T: Easy! Two things. First, the comments. On a blog, people can leave a comment about your writing. I like the comments, they give me an idea of what is good and what isn’t. Second – a counter!

I: A counter? What’s that?

T: It is a little tool you put in your blog and it literally counts the number of people who visit you. It’s great checking my visitors every day.

I: So what’s your blog like?

T: There are stories, poetry and articles about current affairs.

I: And do you like reading other blogs?

T: Of course! That’s part of the fun.

I: Any plans to develop or change your blog?

T: I’d like to improve the graphics, but that’s complicated. I’m not a software programmer! I like taking some photos so  I could put more interesting photos on my blog. But that all takes time.

 

Es. 4:

a)    What does this steak taste like? It tastes like rubber.

b)    What is Jennifer’s husband  look like? It is nice but not very good looking.

c)     I’d like a beer, please.

d)    In that factory work like slaves.

e)    Richard likes a lot riding horse.

f)      What would you like?

g)    What is be famous like? It’s stressful.

h)    I would like travel around the world.

i)      Same dad, same son.

j)      I really don’t like her.

 

Pag.81 es.1:

a)    She makes breakfast for all of us

b)    How much money does your father make?

c)     I do plates to keep in shape

d)    Don’t do anything – wait here!

e)    David needs to make a phone call urgently

f)      Could you do a favour, please?

g)    Don’t make so much noise please!

h)    I must do the ironing before I go to work

 

Es.2:

a)    Wait a minute! I’m doing my hair

b)    Please don’t make so much noise!

c)     My father make most of the coking in our house

d)    This homework is difficult. I think I’m making lots of mistakes

e)    What are you doing? –I’m making Michael a birthday cake

f)      Can I make a phone call, please?

g)    Don’t forget to do your homework before you go out

h)    I can’t do this exercise! Can you help me?

 

Es.3:

a)    You’ve made a promise. Now you must keep it

b)    Will you do me a favour? –Yes, of course. What?

c)     He’s a bit shy and doesn’t make a phone call very easily

d)    I promise I’ll do my one’s best to pass the exam

e)    How did Rockfeller make all that money?

f)      The party was really boring, so I made an effort and left

g)    It won’t make a journey if we leave today or tomorrow

h)    He’s so irritating – he just sits in front of the television and does nothing all day

 

Es.4:

-We are group of young people who want to help children aged 4 to 10

-When do we meet? In the afternoon and on Saturday

-We help children spend their time doing something useful and creative – and not watching Tv. Your child can make a lot of friends at the Children’s Club.

 

-We love helping children do creative activities. We do drawing and panting and when necessary we help children do their homework. We plan to make calendars and plant pots this year, two interesting activities that also help children learn about time and seasons, and about basic biology

-We also hope to make simple food. We don’t have an oven, so we plan to make sandwiches, salad and simple dessert. This helps children learn about nutrition

-We plan to do same sport, especially team games

-We hope to spend at least two hours per week doing drama activities, and at the end of the school year we intend to put on a show with the children as stars

 

Pag.82 es.1:

a)    This car belongs to someone in the office

b)    Dinner smells really good! What is it?

c)     I can’t talk to you know. I have a bath

d)    Who knows the answer?

e)    I am seeing Peter tonight

f)      We have two cars

g)    I like having a lie-in at weekends

h)    When I wake up in the morning I hear the birds sing

 

Es.2:

Dear Diana,

How are you? I am writing from London, where I am staying for a month in a language school. I go to English class every day from 9 to 12, and then I study in the afternoon for 3 more hours. There are 20 students from all the world in the class, and I make new friends every day. I also take drama classes in the evening and it’s very exciting.

The city is great. I have a wonderful time with some Spanish friends, Ramon and Julia. They attend the same school, but only 3 days a week.

Do you enjoy your holidays in France?

Lots of love

Marina

 

Es3:

a)    We never watch television when we eat.

b)    Kate can’t answer the phone – she is having a shower at the moment.

c)     The first thing I see when I wake up is a big poster of Freddie Mercury.

d)    What do you like for dinner?

e)    Stop shouting! I am thinking!

f)      Can I make a phone call?

g)    He always leaves the lights on.

 

Pag.83 es.4:

Daniel Brown is 17 years old and is spending a lot of time alone. Daniel  loves rock-climbing, and is planning to climb a 300-metre high rock face near his home for charity. He’s preparing to do the climb by getting fit. Every day he likes doing a five-mile run and then an hour of stretching. This is very important for his strength  and for the unusual movements he does when climbing. He likes swimming too, and enjoys going to the local pool at the weekends. Daniel hopes to spend the winter months getting fit, and then a month in spring practising the climb with older experts. Then in June he intends to do the climb in front of spectators. He wants to do a sponsored climb and make money for charity. Daniel’s chosen charity is the British Heart Foundation. Daniel feels it is important for healthy people to do everything possible to help the sick.

 

 

 

Es.5

I: Dr Harper, are you worried about the popularity of video games with teenagers today?

D: A little, yes. If people play video games for just a couple of hours a week, there’s no problem. But when they need play them every day for hours, this is an addiction. It’s one thing to like playing them, another to need to play them

I:So what are the signs of an addiction?

D:If a person stops going out with friends, this is an important sign. Look for a person who wants to spend a lot of time alone and who likes staying at home all day. Another problem is when a person can’t concentrate. Look for students who stop listening in class, who start getting physically agitated and restless quickly. Obviously their homework and their grades generally suffer too.

I: What other signs are there?

D: People tend to eat badly. They try to get away from the table quickly. They don’t pay attention when you speak them and have difficulty making conversation.

I: What do you advise family and friends doing if they suspect an addition?

D: I suggest talking to the person about it, and trying to make them see the problem. If this doesn’t work, I advise the family making an appointment with an expert who can evaluate the situation.