Esercizio 1

The fish was delicious, but I found a few bones.

1 A good diet can prevent a lot of illnesses.

2 A How was the job interview?

B It was OK. I wasn’t too nervous.

3 I think I have enough money to pay for this.

4 How much milk do you drink?

5 You should be friendly, but not too friendly.

6 Could I have a little milk, please?

7 She spends much money on shoes.

8 You don’t do much exercise.

9 I can’t teach children. I’m notpatient enough.

 10  many chocolate isn’t good for you.

 11 How many hours do you study each day?

 12 Don’t spend too much time at the computer.

 13 I couldn’t finish the work because I didn’t have enough time.

 14 I have too many clothes. I can never decide what to wear.

 15 We’re buying a few things for our new flat.

 16 Are you  well enough to go to work today?

 17 I’m going to have very little free time this weekend.

 18 He does a little housework every day.

 19 We buy too many. We never eat them all!

 

Esercizio 2

1 A How long were you away?

B Only a few days. Just for the weekend.

2 A Why did you call a taxi?

B I had  too much shopping . I couldn’t carry it all.

3 A Can you speak any foreign languages?

B Yes, I speak English, Spanish and a little Portuguese .

4 A Are you going camping alone?

B No, we’re going with some friends. There will be six of us.

5 A Why aren’t you hungry?

B I’ve eaten too many biscuits . I finished the packet and I don’t feel well!

6 A What’s your hometown like?

B Very interesting. There are lots of things  to see and do.

7 A What’s the matter with the car?

B We’ve stopped. We haven’t got any petrol .

8 A Would you like a sandwich?

B No, thanks. I’ve eaten enough food for one day.

 

Esercizio 3

Would you rather live near the beach or the mountains?

1 Would you rather  IN live Europe or North America?

2 Would you rather run ALONG a beach for 10 minutes or jump INTO a swimming pool?

3 Do you prefer sitting AT the back of the cinema or AT the front?

4 Which floor of a 40-floor block of flats would you rather live ON ?

5 Do you find it easier to walk up or DOWN a steep hill?

6 If there was a deep hole in the ground that was one meter across would you jump OVER  it or walk

 AROUND it?

7 Do you prefer to read, sleep or look out of the window when you’re IN a car? What about when

you’re ON public transport?

8 If you saw a strange spider ON the wall, would you move TOWARDS  it or away FROM it?

 

Esercizio 4.

1 My brother’s AN architect in A big company in London.

2 I’m going to THE shops. Would you like anything?

3 What A  beautiful new dress you’re wearing!

4 Excuse me, is there A bank near here?

5 I live in A small village in mountains in Switzerland.

6 I bought A pair of sunglasses on Oxford Street.

7 The life is wonderful when sun is shining. (NO ARTICLE)

8 I really love walking on THE beach near my house.

9 I’m reading AN interesting book at the moment.

 

 

Esercizio 5

LINGUE= Italian, French, Japanese

OPERE=the Mona Lisa, Stars Wars,the Four Seasons

GIORNI/EVENTI/PERIODI= the Second world war, Indian Independence, Easter

TITOLI DI PERSONE=Mr. Hodge, the Governor of the Bank of England, the King of Spain, Dr. Jones

LUOGHI GEOGRAFICI ED EDIFICI=the Nile, the Atlas Mountains, the Empire State Building, the Atlantic

 

Esercizio 6

A I think all cars should be banned in city centers.

B I agree. In fact,  cars should be banned in every part of the city, not just the center.

 

A You should print on each side of the paper – think of the environment.

B True, but I can’t be bothered to put the paper back in the printer every time.

 

A Have you done all your homework?

B Almost, but I haven’t quite finished all of it.

 

A Would you like a drink? Tea? Coffee?

B Either tea or coffee. I don’t mind.

 

A Are you from the USA or Canada?

B I’m from neither . I’m British, actually. But  all my parents are American, so

I’ve got their accent.

 

A I hear it was 2–2 in the game last night.

B Yes, it was a good game. Both teams played really well. There were lots of chances and both team could have won.

 

A Would you like some coffee?

B Yes, thanks. With just a little milk if you have some.

 

A Did you know many people at the party on Saturday?

B Just a few people from work.

 

 

Esercizio 7

In winter, the Dangerous Sports Club holds a race in the Alps, in which competitors ski down a ski-slope on unusual objects.

Competitors have raced sitting on the toilet, in a boat, and sitting

at a piano (while playing it!). A group of Oxford University students formed the

club in 1977 to add excitement to their lives. They invented sports and events that were

dangerous, and also original and funny. Their first event was a tea party on a small rock

in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. One member of the club crossed the sea

 from England to France inside an inflatable kangaroo, and another flew a tiny plane above London while dressed as a gorilla and playing the saxophone.

The Dangerous Sports Club’s greatest idea was bungee jumping. They got the idea from Pacific islanders,

who dive off from a high tower with a rope tied around their leg.

Four members of the club did the first bungee jump in 1979.