PP. 32-33

EX. 1 COMPLETA I DIALOGHI CON IL PRESENT SIMPLE O IL PRESENT CONTINUOUS DEI VERBI TRA PARENTESI. POI ASCOLTA E CONTROLLA.

1. 1 Can I borrow your umbrella?

Oh, is it raining?

Yes. It often rains at this time of year.

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

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

Did you read a book at the moment?

Yes, I read a biography of Barack Obama.

3. Your English improve all the time.

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

4. Is this seat free?

No, it isn’t. I’m afraid someone sit there. I think there’s a free seat over there by the window, thought.

5. Unemployment go up again!

Yes. It often increases at this time of year.

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

That’s a shame. My pasta is tasting quite nice, actually.

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

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

8. What do you look for?

My schoolbag.

Not again! You lose always your bag these days.

EX. 2 EXAM. 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 for 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 loca 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 learn 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 SCRIVI DOMANDE CON YOU E LE PAROLE DATE.

1. Where do you live?
2. Which school do you go to?
3. What did you do in English at the moment?
4. Do you generally like school?
5. What do you do in your free time?
6. Did you read 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 did you listen to at the moment?
10. Who do you talk to most?
11. Where do you work best?

Ex. 4 SCRIVI RISPOSTE VERE PER TE ALLE DOMANDE DELL’ESERCIZIO 3.

1. I live in Terzo di Aquileia
2. I go to Liceo Scientifico
3. I’m studying English of the test
4. Yes, I do
5. I play volleyball or I read a book
6. Yes, I did
7. No, I didn’t
8. I listen pop and rock music
9. I’m listening pop music
10. I talk to most about music with friends
11. I work best in my house

Ex. 5 EXAM. 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 learning yoga and I often go swimming afterwards. In month I’m training a bit harder because I want to do a half-marathon in a couple of months. I’m really happy because I am getting better.

I do exercise all the time, obviously! I need to relax and rest, too. My best friends and I go to the cinema once a week, and we often cook nice meals together.

PP. 48-49

Ex. 1 COMPLETA IL BRANO CON IL PAST SIMPLE DEI VERBI TRA PARENTESI
I got (get) some money for my birthday last week so on Saturday I went (go) shopping and bought (buy) some new clothes-some jeans and a shirt. There were (be) in a sale and they had (have) 30% off the normal price. I saved (save) over 50 euros. I also tryed (try) on some boots, but I didn’t buy (not/buy) them because they weren’t (not/be) very confortable. I also took (take) back some gloves that were (be) a birthday present from my sister. They didn’t fit (not/fit) me very well, so I exchanged (exchange) them for another pair. I wore (wear) my new jeans and shirt yesterday for the first time. I felt (feel) good in them!

Ex. 2 COMPLETA L’ARTICOLO CON IL PAST SIMPLE DEI VERBI TRA I RIQUADRI

The world’s first cash machine appeared at a branch of Barclays Bank in the north London in June 1967. The cash machine was the first and the last invention of John Shepherd-Barron. “In those days, it wasn’t possible to get money when the bank was closed. One day, I suddenly had the idea of having a machine similar to a drinks machine that dispensed cash, not drinks. It was 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 were out a maximum of £10 a time. “But we paid much in those days and that didn’t spend 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 developed paper cheques into the machine. But these were fragile and difficult to read, so the banks insert the plastic cash card.

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

Ex. 3 COMPLETA IL DIALOGO CON IL TEMPO ADATTO DEI VERBI TRA PARENTESI. POI ASCOLTA E CONTROLLA.

1. Why did he do that?
2. He wanted to star a new life after he broke up with his wife. He didn’t want to have anything that reminded him of her.
3. What did he sell?
4. 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.
5. And did people buy things?
6. Yes, they did. Apparently there were several hundred offers.
7. And how much money did he get?
8. I think he got about $300,000. He used some of the money to go travelling and the he bought an island and built himself house there.
9. How old did he was?
10. I think he was in his early 40s at the time.
11. Well, I don’t need to sell everything, luckily!

Ex. 4 EXAM. 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 Oceans. 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 had to have excellent skills in navigations. 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, bus she also was a natural talent for flying and a longing for adventure. At a time when there were not many female aviators, Mockhad the courage not only to learn to fly, but to set world records.

Ex. 5 COMPLETA LE FRASI CON I VERBI NEL RIQUADRO. USA LE FORME DIDN’T +VERBO O DID+VERBO PER DARE ENFASI.

1. We didn’t see all of the film, but we did see 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 did watch Bruce last night, but I didn’t watch Brad and Sheila.
5. We didn’t go out on Friday, but we did go out on Saturday night.

PP. da 92 a 95

Ex.1 COMPLETA LE FRASI CON LE FORME CORRETTE DI be to E LE PAROLE NEI RIQUADRI

1. The Police officers are to move extra training in crowd control.
2. Energy price is to receive by 4% next year.
3. Gary Parker is to remain to an American soccer club next season.
4. Eversham Hospital is to rise open after supporters object to plans to close it.
5. Several movie stars are to appear in a TV drama about the First World War.
6.  
   1. Is your dog thirsty?
   2. Yes, I think she is. I’m just about to give her some water.
7.  
   1. Your room’s real mess.
   2. I know. I’m about to tidy it up.
8.  
   1. Where are you?
   2. We’re about to arrive at Paddington. I should be home in 20 minutes.
9.  
   1. Can you help me?
   2. Sorry, I’m just about to go out.
10.  
    1. Does Jacob know about the party?
    2. I’m not sure. I’m just about to phone him.

Ex. 2 COMPLETA LE NOTIZIE GIORNALISTICHE CON UNA PAROLA IN OGNI SPAZIO.

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

This year’s Science Festival is going to open on 9^Th March and to close on 22^nd 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 is 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 just 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, Hannah’s going to work in a supermarket for six weeks. “I’m working summer to earn some money for a trip”, she explains. “My friends and I are going to Thailand next year, so I need to start saving”.

Ex. 3 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 will you see?

B. We’re not sure. We’re deciding when we get to the cinema. We’re meeting outside the ABC cinema at 7.00 if you want to come with us.

A. Thanks, but I’m seeing 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 do you do there?

B. My sister lives there. It’s her birthday on Saturday, so she’ll have 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.

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

B. I 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’m going to.

Ex. 4 DECIDI SE LA PREVISIONE E’ FONDATA SU DATI PRESENTI NEL MOMENTO O SU UNA SENSAZIONE O UN’OPINIONE PERSONALE. POI COMPLETA I DIALOGHI CON L’ALTERNATIVA CORRETTA.

1. A. It’s very 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 the Giotto exhibition on Friday.

B. Oh, you’re going to love it. It’s amazing.

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

B. Yeah, it looks like it’ll falloff the stage.

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

B. Well, in that case we’re going to get wet then.

5. A. I don’t know how to use the 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’ve no idea, but I’m sure they’re going to make you something if not.

Ex. 5 COMPLEETA 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’m giving it to you now.

2. A. Have you phoned for a taxi yet?

B. No, I haven’t. I will 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 doing?

B. To the shop. I get some coffee.

A. I think we also need bread.

B. Ok, I will get some bread as well.

A. Be quick. It’s going to close in about ten minutes.

5. A. Can you lend me 10 euros?

B. Sure, here your are.

A. Thanks. I’m going to pay you back tomorrow.

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

B. I’m cleaning the windows.

A. I 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’m not going to tell her. But I think she will go out with her family on Friday evening.

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

Ex. 6 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 put it in my diary.

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

            B. Oh, I’m to 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. Will you go 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 won’t do 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 ANDY STA RACCONTANDO A LIZ COME TRASCORRERA’ IL SUO ANNO SABBATICO (gap year) PRIMA DI INIZIARE L’UNIVERSITA’. COMPLETA IL DIALOGO CON L’ALTERNATIVA CORRETTA. POI ASCOLTA E CONTROLLA.

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.

Liz        Lucky 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’ll go to the Blue Mountains for a few days. They’re not very far from Sydney. After that, I’ll 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 being 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 spend Christmas with my aunt and uncle, who live over there. And then I’m going to work in a hotel. The job starts in January. And I’m also finding 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.