ESERCIZI PER IL 23/02/2010

Es.1 pag.55

Don't close the door!

Don't open the window!

Let's not take this train!

Don't turn right at the bank!

Let's not go with them!

Please, don't sit down!

Es.2 pag.55

Don't buy that watch, it's very expensive!

Hurry up! Don't be late for the interview!

Bring Susan to the party, she's nice!

Take your coat, it's cold outside!

Wake your brother, it's late!

Don't eat that sandwich. It's Mike's.

Fill in this form with all your details.

Es.3 pag.55

Let's finish work!

Sit down!

Go there!

Push the door!

Close the window!

Let's turn the light off!

Go to sleep!

Es.4 pag.55

Come on, let's relax on the beach for a little while.

Stop at the traffic light, and then turn left.

Please take a seat, Mrs Jones.

Let's all watch a DVD together tonight!

Let's not go out tonight we're all tired.

Help yourself to the cake!

Don't talk so loud, the children are sleeping.

Es.1 pag.57

Peter lives in a big house.

Maria and Sara play tennis at the club.

Jack walks to school. He often arrives late.

I go to London in the summer holidays.

Lisa likes chocolate cake for breakfast.

It rains in England in November.

My teacher is French. She comes from Lyon.

Es.2 pag.57

Clarissa gets up at 7a.m. on school days.

I go to school with my best friend.

It sometimes snows in England.

My friends do their homework at school.

My pet rabbits eat carrots and lettuce.

You are always late for class!

The fish in that pond swims all day!

Es.3 di pag.57

I do my homework before supper.

Every day my dad goes to work by car.

My best friend listens to his CD player all the time.

I usually have lunch at 12.45.

Jack and Ryan take the train to school.

Isabel washes her hair every day.

All trains to London leave from this platform.

Es.4 pag.57

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

Es.1 pag.58

Mark and Tim don't go swimming after school.

Our English course doesn't start in September.

The football team doesn't practice every day.

The team captain doesn't like lazy players.

It doesn't rain in August in my country.

Computers don't use much electricity.

They don't work on Sunday.

Es.2 pag.59

We don't use computers at school.

I don't walk to school every day.

The tram doesn't leave from this stop.

It doesn't snow in November.

The lesson doesn't finish at 16.00 today.

My sister doesn't get up at 6a.m.!

Rocco doesn't go to the cinema on Friday.

Es.3 pag.59

She doesn't play golf.

They don't go out on Sunday night.

The group doesn't play in clubs.

Sophie doesn't wear a uniform to school.

His cat doesn't like milk.

Jack doesn't do his homework.

This bus doesn't stop at the station.

Es.4 pag.59

Does Tom like coffee?

Excuse me. Does this bus stop at Marble Arch?

How much does this coat cost?

Do you know the way to the station?

Do your parents like computer games?

Do all the children in your class have dictionaries?

What does she do in the evening?

Es.5 pag.59

Do you play tennis with Rocco?

Does the post office open at 8a.m.?

Does your English lesson start at 11a.m.?

Does David ride his mountain bike to school?

Do Pete and Kate live in the same street?

Does it rain here in March?

Do Kasha and Kim listen to their mp3 players on the bus?

Es.6 pag.60

Do Alice and Mike walk to work?

Does Jack leave home at 8.00?

Do Alice and Mike relax in the evening?

Jack doesn't wear school uniform.

Alice and Mike don't use computers.

Jack doesn't do his homework.

Es.7 pag.60

Do you have a coffee for breakfast?

Does Tim leave home at 7.30?

Do they speak French?

Where does Silvia live?

How much does this CD cost?

Do you know the answer?

What do you think about this book?

Do they understand?

Es.8 pag.60

Does Gillian like her job? Yes, she does.

What time does Gillian start work? She starts work at 8.30a.m.

Does Gillian go home by taxi? No, she doesn't. She goes home by bus.

What does Gillian do after dinner? She reads or watches TV.

What does Frances do? She is a musician.

What does Frances do in the morning? She goes for a walk or practices for the next concert.

Do Frances and Gillian meet in the evening? No, they don't.

Es.1 pag.62

I am sometimes late for school.

I never eat Chinese food.

I never get up at 12.00.

I never go to a concert.

I usually do the housework.

I usually listen to classical music.

Es.2 pag.62

Anthony goes to the tennis lesson once a week.

He goes to the cinema five times a month.

He goes to the gym three times a week.

He visits his brother twice a month.

He goes to the barber once a month.

Es.3 di pag.62

My dad never has breakfast in the morning.

Our postman always delivers the letters before 10.00.

The dustman often collects the rubbish before 7.00.

We usually go to my aunt's for Sunday lunch.

I'm always late for my piano lesson.

It never rains on my birthday.

She seldom washes the dishes for her mum.

Es.4 pag.63

Do the Thomsons often go to the theater?

Do you often swim in the sea?

Is she always late for tennis practice?

Does he ever offer her a coffee?

Do you normally go to your grandma's on Sunday?

Does it occasionally rain in September?

Do you ever go shopping with your parents?

Es.5 pag.63

I am always late for the dinner.

My parents never eat Chinese food.

I never get up at 12.00 on Sundays.

I sometimes go to the cinema.

At the weekend I usually do homework.

We never listen to classical music in the maths class.

Es.6 pag.63

They hardly ever go out for dinner.

Do you ever go shopping with your mum?

Tony usually phones when he gets home.

He is often very tired after the match.

How often do you wash your hair?

You must be never late again.

It's always sunny in Athens.

Es.7 pag.63

I usually eat green vegetables.

I usually do 10 minutes of physical exercise.

I hardly ever drink 2 litres of water.

I sometimes speak English outside the classroom.

I always brush my teeth after meals.

I always eat fresh fruit.

I never go to an English speaking country.

I always have a light breakfast.

Es.1 pag.64

He has tattoos all over his body.

Do you have anything to say?

I haven't got a dictionary - can I borrow yours?

I've got a really bad cold.

Es.1 pag.65

Do you know my grandfather? Oh he's a great man! He's 85, but he still feels very young. He wakes up very early, at around 6.00, has a (cold!) shower, walks a mile to his favourite bar and has breakfast there. He has quite a few friends, and they spend lots of time discussing politics and football. He doesn't like TV 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 whisper when you talk to him!

Es.2 pag.65

I never watch horror films.

Bye, and have a good trip!

I do some physical exercise every day.

Don't talk, please!

Do you speak Spanish? No, I don't.

She hardly ever says a word.

Have you got some change?

Es.3 pag.65

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 results is in low stress level 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 a fruit and vegetables. Most teenagers are usually sporty. Surprisingly, their healthy diet comes with some unhealthy habits: many teenagers occasionally smoke, and so admit that they often smoke. They say they are not worried about the health problems that smoking can cause.

Es.4 pag.66

But a part from going to the cinema, what do today's teenagers like doing in their free time? The teenagers we interviewed say they often go for a walk in town with their friends, window shopping or looking at the latest fashions. They usually stop in a café and always enjoy the opportunity to relax and chat. They sometimes do sport, but this varies a lot. For example, some teenagers usually do sport three or four times a week, if they are part of a team or association like a football, basketball or judo club. They rarely go to the swimming pool. But some teenagers don't like sport and never do it. Many teenagers listen to music or watch films alone or with friends. They often listen to CDs and regularly download music on their computer at home. They often speak to friends on their mobile phones and sometimes spend an hour sending text messages to them. They sometimes read, and occasionally write, but the majority prefers films to books.

Es.5 pag.66

Quanto spesso escono?

Non arrivi mai a lavoro in tempo!

Qualche volta vado a scuola a piedi.

Normalmente John è molto occupato nei fine settimana.

Non beviamo vino molto spesso.

Il Presidente tiene un discorso una volta l'anno.

Io e Jim ci incontriamo qualche volta per pranzo.

Mia sorella non suona il violino.

Es.6 pag.66

You never do homework in time!

How often do you go to the cinema?

I always go to work on foot.

We are usually very busy in summer.

We sometimes meet on Sunday.

We don't eat fish very often.

My neighbour often plays the guitar in the evening.

We never go to the cinema.

Es.1 pag.68

I swim to feel fit.

I go to school to learn English.

I work hard to get a promotion.

I write down everything to remember it for later.

She works part-time to save money.

We're driving all night to see them.

Es.2 pag.68

It's your turn to buy the drinks.

I saw her go out.

You had better take an aspirin.

I stayed at home so as not to catch a cold.

I must remember to phone Granny for her birthday.

You mustn't smoke here!

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

Es.3 pag.68

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

- I'd rather do something with friends.

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

- But that's expensive! We can't afford to stay in a hotel.

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

- Yes, that's a good idea! We must go to bed early tonight.

- Well that's not a problem. I'm tired now anyway. Goodnight, see you in the morning.

- Goodnight. Don't forget to set the alarm!

Es.1 pag.69

Look at all those people! They're making a film or something!

I want to travel somewhere exotic.

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

Can you imagine living in the North Pole?

I don't mind waiting. Take your time.

Let's go to the that new restaurant.

There's no point decorating this flat. We're going to sell it.

Es.1 pag.71

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 baby is crying . I want to go home.

All the best,      George.

Es.2 pag.71

My dad is learning to play the guitar.

Everyone is talking about the new Harry Potter film.

My boss and his wife are travelling at the moment.

Our babysitter is teaching Tom to read.

The sun is shining. It's a beautiful day.

We are looking for a new job.

Listen, that student is lying about his grades.

Es.3 pag.71

His parents are having a great holiday in Greece.

His dad is writing a book about Ancient Greece.

His mum is trying to learn Greek.

I'm waiting for my friend to get off the phone.

The weather is cold. They are sitting inside a coffee shop.

They are travelling back home on Saturday.

Es.4 pag.71

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

We are having lunch at Mario's.

Don't disturb the children - they're doing their homework.

She's always listening to music on her i-Pod.

Is the weather nice? No, it's raining.

I'm studying Russian at school.

Es.1 pag.72

We aren't studying Latin at school this year.

I'm not playing tennis with Tina after school.

My sister isn't using the computer now.

That noise isn't annoying me.

You aren't doing the right exercise.

They aren't having a meeting.

It isn't raining outside.

Es.2 pag.73

Hello Pete,

How are you? We hope you are feeling better. I'm 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 don't 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 up the stairs...

Speak tomorrow,    Phil

Es.3 pag.73

Are you waiting in the right place?

Are they waiting for us in town?

Is she doing a lot of revision for the test?

Are you sending too many emails?

Are Liz and Paris flying to America?

Are you coming to the theatre with us?

Is our class going on a trip?

Es.4 pag.73

We are 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 offering us the printing costs. Now we need you! We are planing 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 aren't including advertisements. We are aiming to have contributions from all local youth association 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 hoping 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.

Es.1 pag.74

I can't come, I am sick.

I love red roses. They smell so nice.

I own a house in the mountains.

I think you should stop smoking.

The box contains 20 bottles of wine.

My sister has three cats and two dogs.

Es.2 pag.74

We are having problems with this software.

What are you thinking about?

Do you believe in life after death?

My brother hates doctors.

I am not seeing anybody at the moment.

This cake tastes awful. Who made it?

I'm not understanding a thing!

Es.1 pag.76

I'm having a great time at this party.

I think this film is great.

Are you enjoying this party?

I don't understand this question.

My friends don't like this film.

Do you work or are you a student?

Our dog usually goes for his walk at night.

Es.2 pag.76

The Chinese lessons start at 7.45 every Tuesday.

Our teacher always complains. She is never happy with us.

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

I'm doing my homework at the moment. Can I call you back later?

The sun is shining. Let's go for a picnic.

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

My friends don't believe in ghosts.

Es.3 pag.76

Does he go to the mountains in winter?

Does Emma like cheese on her pizza?

Are they waiting for the train to Manchester?

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

Are you always very busy?

Is it raining outside?

Do your parents help you with your homework?

Es.4 pag.76

Matilda eats only fish.

I prefer tea with lemon and sugar.

Don't turn off the light. I'm still reading.

Do you know the way to the station?

Take an umbrella, it's raining outside.

Mark doesn't understand German.

We are hungry.

Es.5 pag.77

Do you know the answer?

Are you waiting for the school bus? You're in the wrong place!

That bike costs £350.

Do you understand?

I'm doing my homework. Please go away.

Es.6 pag.77

What do you think about this book? I think it's fantastic!

Kate is busy. She is studying for a test.

We're having a great time at the moment!

Tina usually gets up at 7.00.

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

Hurry up! The bus is coming.

Paul doesn't like pizza.

What's your job exactly? What you do?

Es.7 pag.77

- Hi, thanks for coming today. What's your name?

- I'm Jill.

- OK Jill. What are you studying?

- This year I'm studying sciences. I'm in the fifth year at high school.

- Are you working hard at the moment?

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

- So do you usually have more free time?

- Yes.

- Great. And do you like writing?

- Yes, I write a lot in my free time.

- What sort of things do you write?

- Usually I write poetry and short stories.

- That's unusual for a science student!

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

- That's interesting. Can I read it? Perharps we can publish your stories!

- I'd like that very much!

Es.1 pag.78

Would you like to dance with me?

We don't like shopping in big supermarkets.

What's your Maths teacher like?

I've never tried Chinese food. What does it taste like?

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

What does Jane look like? She's quite tall and slim.

What would you like to do this afternoon?

Es.2 pag.79

Would you like something to drink? Yes, a coke, please.

What kind of music do you like listening to? Rock and pop.

What does your son do? He works part-time as a waiter in a restaurant.

What's Mrs Jones like? She's not very friendly.

How do you like the neme "Trendy" for a clothes shop? It sounds great!

Do you like reading? Yes, particularly detective stories.

What does your boyfriend look like? He's really cute.

Es.3 pag.79

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

- I really like the contact I have with other people. And I love writing.

- So how do you know other people read you?

- 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!

- A counter? What's that?

- It is like a little tool you put in your blog and it literally counts the number of the people who visit  you. It's great checking my visitors every day.

- So what's your blog like?

- There are stories, poetry and articles about current affairs.

- And do you like reading other blogs?

- Of course! That's part of the fun.

- Any plans to develop or change your blog?

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

Es.4 pag.79

What does this steak taste like? It's taste like rubber!

What does Jennifer's husband look like? He's nice but not very good-looking.

I'd like a beer, please.

In that factory people work like slaves.

Richard likes horse riding very much.

What would you like?

How is to be famous like? Stressful!

I'd like travelling around the world a lot.

Like father, like son.

She doesn't like me at all.

Es.1 pag.81

How much money does your father make?

I do pilates to keep in shape.

Don't do anything - wait here!

David needs to make a phone call urgently.

Could you do a favour, please?

Don't make so much noise please!

I must do the ironing before I go to work.

Es.2 pag.81

Please, don't make so much noise!

My father make most of the cooking in our house.

This homework is difficult. I think I'm making lots of mistakes.

What are you doing? I'm making Michael a birthday cake.

Can I make a phone call, please?

Don't forget to do your homework before you go out.

I can't do this exercise! Can you help me?

Es.3 pag.81

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

He's a bit shy and doesn't make friends very easily.

I promise I'll do my homework to pass the exam.

The party was really boring, so I made an excuse and left.

It won't make a trouble if we leave today or tomorrow.

He's so irritating-he just sits in front of the television and does nothing all day.

Es.4 pag.81

CHILDREN'S CLUB

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

- When do we meet? In the afternoon and on Saturdays.

- 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.

THE ACTIVITIES: 

- We love helping children do creative activities. We make drawing and painting 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, salads and simple desserts. This helps children learn about nutrition.

- We plan to do some sport, especially team games.

- We hope 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.

Es.1 pag.82

Dinner smells very good! What is it?

I can't talk to you now. I'm having a bath.

Who knows the answer?

I am seeing Peter tonight.

We have two cars.

I like having a lie-in at weekends.

When I wake up in the morning I hear the birds sing.

Es.2 pag.82

Dear Diana,

How are you? I am writing from London, where I'm 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 over 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'm having a wonderful time with some Spanish friends, Ramon and Julia. They attend the same school, but only 3 days a week.

Are you enjoying your holidays in France?

Lots of love,       Maria

Es.3 pag.82

Kate can't answer the phone - she's having a shower at the moment.

The first thing I see when I wake up is a big poster of Freddy Mercury.

What would you like for dinner?

Stop shouting! I am thinking!

Can I make a phone call?

He always leaves the lights on.

Es.4 pag.83

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 climbing by getting fit. Every day he likes doing a five-mile run and then an hour of stretching. This is very important for his strenght 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 doing 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 pag.83

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

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

- So, what are the signs of an addiction?

- 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 grades generally suffer too.

- What other signs are there?

- People tend to eat badly. They try to get away from the table quickly. They don't pay attention when you speak to them and have difficulty to make conversation.

- What do you advise family and friends to do if they suspect an addiction?

- 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 to make an appointment with an expert who can evaluate the situation.