Ex. 1 p. 32 Completa i dialoghi con il present simple o il present continuous dei verbi tra parentesi.

1. A Can I borrow your umbrella?

B Oh, does it rain?

A Yes. It often rains at this time of the year.

2. A What type of books do you like to read?

B I read all kinds. I don’t have a favourite type.

A Yes, I am reading a biography of Barack Obama.

3. A Your English improves all the time.

B Thanks. I’ve got a great teacher at the moment. I really enjoy learning English in her class. She is making lessons fun.

4. A Is this seat free?

B No, it isn’t. I’m afraid someone is going to sit  there. I think  there’s a free seat over there by the window, though.

5. A Uemployment goes up again!

B Yes.it often increases at this time of the year..

6. A I don’t enjoy this food. It’s cold and too salty.

B That’s a shame. My pasta tastes quite nice, actually.

7. A Can I use your computer to send a couple of emails?

B The internet isn’t working at the moment, I’m afraid. Sorry.

8. A What are you looking for?

B My schoolbag.

A Not again! You are always losing your bag these days.

 

Ex. 2 p. 32 Leggi I brani e completali con l’alternativa corretta.

 

PROFILE: ENRICO

My name is Enrico and I’m 15 years old. I come from Ancona originally, but there is nowhere that I really call home. We move around a lot – in Italy and in other countries – because of my dad’s job. He works for the military. We generally don’t live in the same place very long – only two or three years. At the moment, we are living in Vicenza. My sister, who is 17, goes to the same school as me. My brother is teaching at a local school this year, but he wants to study medicine next year.

 

PROFILE: ANA

My name’s Ana. I’m a student at a liceo. At the moment, we are studying for exams. I generally enjoy school. In my free time , I read a lot of books (I  am reading a great book called No Way Out at the moment) and I am learning to play the guitar. I usually do quite a lot of sport, although I am not doing much at the moment because of my exams. I just go swimming a couple of times a week until the exams are over. I am looking forward to next month when I can do more.

 

Ex. 3 p. 33 Scrivi domande con you e le parole date.

1. Where do you live?
2. Which school do you go to?
3. What are you doing in English at the moment?
4. Do you generally like school?
5. What do you do in your free time?
6. Are you reading a good book at the moment?
7. Do you play a musical instrument?
8. What kind of music do you listen to?
9. What music are you listening at the moment?
10. Who do you talk to most?
11. Where do you work best?

 

Ex. 4 p. 33 Scrivi risposte vere per te alle domande dell’esercizio 3.

1. I live in Terzo di Aquileia.
2. I go to Liceo Scientifico Einstein.
3. At the moment in English I’m doing the present simple and the present continuous.
4. Yes, I do.
5. In my free time I listen to music,  play volleyball or relax.
6. Yes, I do. I’m reading The catcher in the rye.
7. No, I don’t.
8. I usually listen to pop music.
9. At the moment I’m listening to pop music.
10. I talk most to my friends.

 

Ex. 5 p. 33 Completa il brano con una parola in ogni spazio.

I  work as a fitness instructor in a gym. I go to the gym almost every day – either to teach or to exercise. I like learning new types of exercise. At the moment I’m earning yoga and I’m really enjoying it. I work out at the gym probably three times a week, and I often go swimming afterwards. This month I’m training a bit harder because I want to do a half-marathon in a couple months. I’m really happy because I am getting better. I am doing exercise  all the time, obviously! I need to relax and rest, too. My best friend and I go to cinema once or twice a week, and we often cook nice meals together.

 

Ex. 1 p. 48 Completa il brano con il past simple dei verbi tra parentesi.

I got some money for my birthday last week so on Sunday I went shopping and bought some new clothes – some jeans and a shirt. They were on in sale and they had 30% off the normal price. I saved over 50 euros. I also tried on some boots, but I didn’t  buy  them because they weren’t  very comfortable. I also took back the gloves that were a birthday present from my sister. They didn’t fit  me very well, so I exchanged  them for another pair. I wore my new jeans and shirt yesterday for the first time. I felt good in them!

 

Ex. 2 p. 48 Completa l’articolo con il past simple dei verbi nei riquadri.

The world’s first cash machine appeared at a branch of Barclays Bank in north London in june 1967. The cash machine was the first and last nvention of John Shepherd – Barron. ‘In those days, it was possible get money when the bank was closed. One day suddenly had  the idea of having a machine similar to a drinks machine that dispensed cash, not drinks. It wasn’t a very simple idea,’ explained Mr Shepherd-Barron.

The chief executive of Barclays Bank at the time  liked the idea and immediately  signed a contract with Mr Shepherd-Barron. The first machines didn’t spend  out maximum of £10 a time. ‘But we paid much in those days that was  enough for the weekend,’ Mr Shepherd-Barron remembers.

At the time  of the invention of the cash machine, plastic cards didn’t exist, so customers inserted paper cheques into the machines. But these were fragile and difficult to read, so the banks developed the plastic cash card.

Another by-product of the cash machine was the PIN(Personal Identification Number). Mr Shepherd-Barron originally wanted a six-digit number, but his wife, Caroline, didn’t agree. During breakfast one morning, she said four numbers was the maximum se could remember so, because of my wife,four digits became the world standard,’ he laughs.

 

Ex. 3 p. 49 Completa il dialogo con il tempo adatto dei verbi tra arentesi.

A I’m thinking of selling some of my things. I need some money.

B  Really? What are you going to sell?

A Oh –some of my clothes and DVDs. As many as I can!

B that reminds me of that guy in Australia a few years ago who sold everything he had on eBay.

A Why did he do that?

B He wanted to start a new life after he broke up with his wife. He didn’t want to have anything that reminded him of her.

A What  did he sell?

B Everything. His house, everything inside it, his car and his motorbike. I think he also included a trial at his job as a sales assistant and even an introduction to his friends.

A  And did people buy things?

B Yes, they did. Apparently there were several hundred offers.

A And how much money did he get?

B I  think he got about $300,000. He used some of the money to go travelling and then he bought an island and built himself a house there.

A How old he was?

B I think he was in his early 40s at the time.

A Well, I don’t need to sell everything, luckly!

 

Ex. 4 p. 49 Completa il brano con una parola in ogni spazio.

If you ask people to name a famous female pilot, many will say ‘Amelia Earhart’. Earhart was the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean and the first person to fly across both the Atlantic and Pacific Ocean. But another female pilot  is much less well known. This is Geraldine Mock – the first woman to fly solo around the world. Mock made her historic flight in 1964 when she was 38.she flew from west to east, over huge oceans and deserts. She did not have the Global Positioning System (GPS), of course, so she hadto have excellent skills in navigation. Thirty days after her departure from Ohio, she returned to find herself famous. There were crowds of people at the airport waiting for her and they gave her a great welcome. Later, she set more aviation records, and she  wrote a book about her achievements. Mock showed women that they could do things apart from raising a family. She was  the mother of three children, but she also had  a natural talent for flying and a longing for adventure. At a time where there were not many females  aviators, Mock had the courage not only to learn to fly, but also to set world records.

 

Ex. 5 p. 49 Completa le frasi con I verbi nel riquadro.

1. We didn’t watch all the film, but we did watch  most of it.
2. I did read  the first book in the series, but I didn’t read the second or third.
3. She didn’t pass her economics exam, but she did pass  all the others.
4. I didn’t see Bruce last night, but I  did see Brad and Sheila.
5. We didn’t go out on Friday, but we did go out on Saturday night.

 

Ex. 1 p. 92 Completa le frasi con le forme corrette di be to e le parole nel riquadri.

1. Police officers are to receive extra training in crowd control.
2. Energy prices are to move by 4% next year.
3. Gary Parker is to rise to American soccer club next season.
4. Eversham Hospital is to remain open after supporters objects to plans to close it.
5. Several movie stars are to appear in a TV drama about the First World War.
6. A Is your dog thirsty?

B Yes, I think she is. I am just about to give her some water.

7. A Your room’s a real mess.

B I am about to tidy it up.

8. A Where are you?

B We are about to arrive at Paddington. I should be home in 20 minutes.

9. A Can you help me?

B Sorry, I am just about to go out.

1. A Does Jacob know about the party?

B I’m not sure. I am just about to phone him.

 

Ex. 2 p. 92 Completa le notizie giornalistiche con una parola in ogni spazio.

 

Work is about to start the new railway station in the north of the city. The station shall open at the end of the year. Not all local residents are pleased about it. ‘I’m worried about all the cars that are about to come down our street,’ Mrs Wood told me. ‘And I’m sure lots of people will park here.’

 

This year’s Science Festival begins on 9^th March and ends on 22^th March. It is going to be even bigger than last year’s festival, with even more events. Professors from the university are going to give talks and other members of staff will run workshops.

 

Local teenager James Adams is going to appear on the UK’s most popular talent show. ‘I’m really pleased!’ he said. James will be taking part in the show next month, so he has a few weeks to practice his songs. ‘I’m going to sing one song by Robbie Williams and another by Bruno Mars. I think the judges will like them.’ Good luck, James!

 

 

The summer holidays are going about to start, but not all pupils are going to spend the time at home or at the beach. Many teenagers use the holidays to earn extra cash. For example, Hanna’s going to work in a supermarket for six weeks. ‘I’m working this summer to earn some money for a trip,’ she explains. ‘My friends and I will be going to Thailand next year, so I need to start saving.’

 

Ex. 3 p. 93 Completa i dialoghi con l’alternativa corretta.

1. A Hi Bianca. Are you doing anything tonight?

B Yeah. I’m going to see a film with Hans and Cindy.

A What are you going to see?

B We’re not sure. We’re going to decide when we get to the cinema. We’ll meet outside the ABC cinema at 7.00 if you want to come with us.

A Thanks, but I’m seen Carlo tonight. I’ll call you tomorrow.

B Great. Talk to you then!

2. A I need to ask Mrs Newton something about my assignment.

B I do, too. I’m going to make an appointment with her for Thursday or Friday afternoon.

A Are you? I’ll make one with her, too, then.

B Good idea. Shall we  see if she’s in the staff room now?

A Yes, let’s. We need to hurry. Our next lesson starts in ten minutes.

3. A Are you doing anything this weekend?

B Yes, I’m going to York.

A That’s nice. I like York. What are you doing there?

B my sister lives there. It will be her birthday on Saturday, so she’s having a party. My brother’s going, too.

A How are you getting there? Are you driving?

B No, we’re going by train. There’s a train on Friday afternoon.

AAnyway, will you be back here on Sunday evening? I was thinking we could see a film or something.

BI don’t think I’ll be able to, I’m afraid. We’ll probably get back late on Sunday evening. But if we’re back in time, I’ll let you know.

A OK, great. Have a good time and say ‘happy birthday’ to your sister for me.

B I will.

Ex. 4 p. 93 Decidi se la previsione è fondata su dati presenti nel momento o su una sensazione o opinione personale. Poi completa I dialpghi con l’alternstiva corretta.

1. A it’s very busy here today.  it’s very busy here today.

B I know. There are so many cars! We won’t find anywhere to park in the town centre.

2. A We’re going to see Giotto exhibition on Friday.

B Oh, you’re going to love it.

3. A That piece of scenery doesn’t look very safe, does it?

B Yeah, it looks like it’s going to fall off the stage.

4. A Oh, no! it’s started raining and I haven’t got an umbrella.

B Well, in that case we’ll get wet then.

5. A I don’t know how to use a photocopier.

B Why don’t you ask Luke? Maybe he’ll be able to help you.

6. A Does the restaurant have any vegetarian dishes?+

B I have no idea, but I’m sure they’re going to make you something if not.

 

Ex. 5 p. 94 Completa I dialoghi con la forma corretta dei verbi tra parentesi: present simple, present continuous, will o be going to.

1. A I don’t think I’ve got your phone number.

B Really? OK, I will give it to you now.

2. A Have you phoned for a taxi yet?

B No, I haven’t. I am going to do it in a minute.

3. A Do you want to go out on Saturday evening?

B Sorry, I can’t. my grandparents are going to come round for dinner.

4. A Where are you going?

B To the shop. I will get some coffee.

A I think we also need some bread.

B OK, I will get some bread as well.

A Be quick. It will close in about ten minutes.

5. A Can you lend me 10 euros?

B Sure, here you are.

A Thanks. I will pay you back tomorrow.

6. A Why are you putting those old clothes on?

B I will clean the windows.

A I  am going to help you, if you like.

B Thanks.

7. A It’s Bella’s birthday on Friday. We’ve organized a surprise party for her.

B Don’t worry – I won’t tell her. But I think she is going to go out with her family on Friday evening.

A That’s OK. The party will be on Saturday, at my house.

Ex. 6 p. 94 Leggi i dialoghi e completali con l’alternativa corretta.

1. A Are you doing  anything on Friday evening?

B Yes. I’ll see a band with Carla. They’re called The Change. Do you want to come?

A Great. I’m going to put it in my diary.

2. A There’s a documentary about the history of football on TV tonight.

B Oh, I’ll tell Tony. He’s mad about football. What time is it on?

A It’ll be on at 7.30, I think. On Channel 5.

3. A Are you going on holiday this summer?

B Yes, we’re going to Ireland for two weeks. We’ve rented a cottage.

4. A Hurry up! The film is about to start.

B OK, I’ll be there in one minute.

5. A Do you fancy going for a pizza this evening?

B I can’t. I’m going out with Stephanie this evening. What about tomorrow? I’m not doing anything tomorrow night.

6. A OK, tomorrow night, then. Shall we meet at Fratelli’s at about 7?

B OK, that sounds great.

 

Ex. 7 p. 95 Andy sta raccontando a Liz come trascorrerà il suo anno sabbatico (gap year) prima di iniziare l’università. Completa il dialogo con l’alternativa corretta.

Liz Hi, Andy. How are things?

Andy Great, but I’m very busy at the moment. I’m planning my gap year.

Liz Oh yes, I forgot you were taking a gap year. What are you going to do?

Andy Well, I’m going to Australia.

LizLucky you! My sister’s over there at the moment. She’s just about to come back, actually. I’m sure she’ll be able to give you some tips. When will you go?

Andy At the end of October. I’m going to work over the summer until then to earn some money.

Liz And what are you going to do over there?

Andy Well, first I’m going to spend a couple of weeks in Sydney. I’ve got a friend who lives there, so I’m going to stay with him and his family. And while I’m there, I’m going to the Blue Mountains for a few days. They’re not very far from Sydney. After that, I’m going to travel by bus across the country to Perth. It’s something I’ve always wanted to do. I think it’ll take me about a month.

Liz Sounds great. Have you already booked places to stay or are you looking for places as you go?

Andy I’m going to find somewhere once I get to each place. I don’t think I’ll have any trouble – there are lots of cheap hotels. But even so, I think it’s going to be a bit of an adventure.

Liz Yeah, I think you’ll have a great time. And what are you going to do in Perth?

Andy Well, I’m going to spend Christmaswith my aunt and uncle, who live other there. And then I’m going to work in a hotel. The job will start in January. And I’ll also find time to enjoy the Australian summer, of course. I’m going to learn to surf when I’m there.

Liz And when are you coming back?

Andy In July. Just in time for the summer back here.