Ex. Completa i dialoghi con il present simple o il present continuous dei verbi tra parentesi. Poi ascolta e controlla.

1.  A   Can I borrow your umbrella?

               B  Oh, is it raining?

              A  yes. It often rain at this time of year.

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

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

                A Are you reading a book at the moment?

                B  yes, I’m reading a biography of Barack Obama.

3.   A Your English is improve all the time.

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

4.    A Is this seat free?

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

5.   A   Unemployment is going up again!

                 B  Yes. It often increase at this time of year.

6.   A  I’m not enjoying this food. It’s cold and too salty.

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

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

                 B  The internet’s not work at the moment, I’ m afraid. Sorry.

8.   A  What are you looking for?

                B  My schoolbag.

                A  Not again! You always lose your bag these days.

 

 

1. Leggi I brani e completali con l’ alternativa corretta.

 

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, she goes to the same school as me. My brother is teaching at the local school this year, but he wants to study medicine next year.

 

My name’s Ana. I’m a student at a liceo. At the moment, we are studying for exams. I generally enjoy school. I’m my free time, I read a lot of book (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 isn’t 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. Scrivi domande con you e le parole date.

1. where/live? Where do you live?

2. which school/go to? Which school do you go to?

3. what/do in English/at the moment? What are you doing in English at the moment?

4. generally/like school? Do you generally like school?

5. what/do in your free time? What do you do in your free time?

6. read/a good book/at the moment? Are you reading a good book at the moment?

7. play/a musical instrument? Do you play a musical instrument?

8. what kind of music/listen to? What kind of music do you listen to?

9. what music/listen to/at the moment? What music are you listening to at the moment?

10. who/you/talk to most? Who do you talk to most?

11.where/you/work best? Where do you work best?

 

Ex. Scrivi risposte vere per te alle domende dell’esercizio 3.

1. I live in Aquileia.

2. I go to secondary school.

3. I’m doing a revision in English.

4. Yes, I do.

5. I read a book.

6. yes, I am.

7. No, I don’t.

8. I listen rock music.

9. I’m listening rock musc.

10. I talk most with my best friends.

11. I work best in my bedroom.

 

Ex. Completa il brano con una parola in ogni spazio.

I work as a fitness instructor in a gym. I go to the gym almost             day-either to teach or to exercise. I like learning new types of exercise. At the moment I’m learning yoga and I’m really enjoying it. I work out at the gym probably three times for week, and I often am 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’m getting better. I do               exercise all the time, obviously! I need to relax and rest, too. My best friend and I go to the cinema                  or twice a week, and we often cook nice meals together.    

 

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

I got some money for my birthday last week so on Saturday I  went shopping and bought some new clothes – some jeans and a shirt. They were in a 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 try comfortable. I also took                     back some 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. Completa l’articolo con il past simple dei verbi nei riquadri.

The world’s first machine appeared at a branch of Barclays Bank in north London in June 1967. The cash machine was the first and 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 hade the idea of having a machine similar to a drinks machine that dispensed cash, not drinks. It was very simple idea”, explained Mr Shepherd-Borron.

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

At the time of the invention of the cash machine, plastic cards  diden’ t exist , so customers inserted paper cheques into the machines. But these was 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 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. Completa il dialogo con I tempo adatto dei verbi tra parentesi. Poi ascolta e controlla.

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 year ago who sold everything he had on eBay.

A  Why did he 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 did he?

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

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

 

Ex. Completa il brano con una parola in ogni spazio.

If you ask people 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 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 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 shewrote 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 when there did not many female aviators, Mock had the courage not only to learn to fly, but to set world records.

 

Ex. Completa le frasi con I verbi nel riquadro. Usa le forme didn’t+verbo o did+verbo per dare enfasi.

1. We didn’ t watch all of 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 did pass her economics exam, but she didn’ t 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. Completa le frasi con le forme corrette di be to e le parole nei riquadri.

1. Police officers are to receive  extra training in crowd control.
2. Energy prices rise by 4% next year.
3. Gary Parker is to remain to an American soccer club next season.
4. Eversham Hospital is to move 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. A  Is your dog thirsty?

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

7. A  Your room’s a real mess.

B  I Know. I about tiding it up.

8. A  Where are you?

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

9. A  Can you help me?

B  Sorry, I just about go out.    

1. A Does Jacob know about the party?

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

 

 

 

 

Ex. 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 shall to come down our street,” Mrs Wood told me. “ And I’m sure lots of people will park here.”

This year’s Science Festival on 9^th March and is going to end on 22th March. It will 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 are going to 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 taking part in the show next month, so he has a few weeks to practise his songs. “I’m will to sing one song by Robbie Williams and another by Bruno Mars. I think the judges shall like them”. Good luck, James!

The summer holidays are going to about to start, but not all pupils are will 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 this 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. 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 got 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 making an appointment with   her for Thursday or Friday afternoon.

A  Are you? I’m making one with he , 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  will you do anything this weekend?

B  Yes, I’ll go to York.

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

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

A  How do you get there? Do you drive?

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

A  Anyway, will you be back here on Saturday 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. Decidi se la previsione è 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 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 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 fall off the stage.

4. A  Oh no! It’ 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 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’ ll make  you something if not.

 

 

Ex. Complete 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 giving it to you now.

2. A  Have you phoned for a taxi yet?

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

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

B  Sorry, I can’ t. My grandparents will come round for dinner.

4. A  Where are you going?

B  To the shop. I’m going to get some coffee.

A  I think we  also need some bread.

B  Ok, I will get some bread as well.

A  Be quick. It is closing in about ten minutes.

5. A  Can you lend me 10 euros?

B  Sure, here you are.

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

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

B  I cleaning the windows

A  I helping you, if you like.

B  Thanks

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

B  Don’ t worry – I don’ 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. Leggi I dialoghi e completali con l’ alternative corretta.

1. A   D anything on Friday evening?

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

A  Great.  D  It in my diary.

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

B  Oh,  C Tony. He’ s mad about football. What time  A  on?

A   A   on at 7.30, I think. On Channel 5.

3. A   B   on holiday this summer?

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

4. A  Hurry up! The film D

B  Ok,  D  there in one minute.

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

B  I can’ t.  C   with Stephanie this evening. What about tomorrow?  A   anything tomorrow night.

6. A  Ok. Tomorrow night, then.  C  at Fratelli’ s at about 7?

B  Ok, that sounds great.

 

Ex. 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. 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 will you do What are you going to do?

Andy    Well, I’ m going to Australia.

Liz        Luck you! My sister’ s over there at the moment. She’ s just about to come back, actually. I' m sure she’ s going to be able to give you some tips. When are you going?

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

Liz       And what do you do over there?

Andy   Well, first, I 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 finding 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’ re having a great time. And what do you 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 learning to surf when I’m there.

Liz      And when will you come back?

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