ENGLISH EXERCISES 

 

Ex.1 page22

1. Confident and independent
2. Generous
3. Honest
4. Keen on the same hobbies as me
5. Sensible

 

Ex.2 page22

1. Family
2. Hobbies
3. Music
4. School
5. Sport

 

Ex.3 page22

Food—> I really like Italian typical food, like pasta or pizza, but I hate lasagne.

 

Ex.4 page22

1. b) a greeting and information about why are you writing;
2. a) basic information about yourself;
3. e) information about your likes/ dislikes/ hobbies, etc.;
4. c) say you are looking forward to seeing him/ her;
5. d) finish with a friendly goodbye.

 

Ex.5 page22

1. Time to finish; C
2. I hope you’re well; O
3. Write soon; C
4. I can’t wait to see you; C
5. Bye 4 now; C
6. Give my love to/ say hello to; C
7. I’m writing to; O
8. It was good to hear from you. O

 

 

Ex.6 page23

·         I’m (not I am)

·         I’m keen on

·         What about you?

·         Bye 4 now

 

Ex.7 page23

The person in the email sound quite like my ideal exchange student.

I would change his favourite subject, because I hate art. Then I would also change his favourite sport, I’m not very keen on volleyball.

 

Ex.8 page23

1. I’m quite cheerful, but sometimes I get in a bad mood. (NG)
2. I don’t like sport very much and I’m quite unfit. (G)
3. I love school and studying and my favourite subjects are science and maths. (G)
4. I’m obsessed with pop music. (NG)
5. I watch a lot of DVDs, especially horror films. (G)
6. I’m crazy about shopping! I spend a lots of money on clothes. (NG)
7. I love animals and I’m a volunteer at an animal centre.

 

FOCUS ON PRELIMINARY

A) Hi Jenny, 

How are you?

Thanks for the email, it was good to hear from you.

I can’t wait to come to England and stay with you and your family for two weeks, I can’t wait.

I really like pop and rap music, but sometimes I enjoy listening R&B and rock. I like every type of film, I’m satisfied with every good movie.

In my free time I like reading, listening to music, watching football matches or go out with my friends.

And you? What about you? Tell me about your interest, your favourite type of music or the sort of films you like.

I can’t wait to see you!

By 4 now m,

Annalisa.

 

 

Ex.1 page24

1. Shona never smiles and is always depressed.

She’s really miserable person.

2. Tim always thinks he’s right. He’s so ambitious.

3. I’m disappointed with my exam results. I didn’t do well.

4. My parents always give me and my brother the same things. They’re very fail.

5. Has Marion always been so lazy? She always stays in bed until midday!

6. Everyone knows Katie’s name and everyone likes her. She’s so popular.

 

Ex.2 page24

1. Tom has some health problems. He’s quite unhealthy.

2. He saved a boy from the river and won a prize for bravery.

3. Neil eats chips and hamburger every day and never exercises. He’s really unfit.

4. She sends money to her family. I admire her generosity.

5. Marie told everyone my secrets. She’s so disloyal.

6. Modesty is not one of Zafira’s qualities- she tells everybody that she’s the best student in the class.

 

Ex.3 page24

1. Have you ever swum in the river before?
2. Who enjoys eating Italian food? I know a good restaurant.
3. Does Eve usually go to bed very late?
4. What music does your friends like listening to?
5. What are you reading at the moment? Is it a novel?
6. Who takes my book? It’s not on the desk!

 

Ex.4 page24

1. I don’t mind wearing my sister’s old clothes If the suit me.

2. They miss living in the city.

3. Have you ever refused to help your friends?

4. Police officers don’t always need to wear a uniform.

5. I always like dancing.

6. Do you spend a long time studying when you get home from school?

 

Ex.5 page24

1. Johann isn’t keen on art at all. He has never been to an art gallery or an exhibition.

2. Who is helping Mary with the project at the moment?

3. A: I don’t like shopping for clothes. B: Me too.

4. Sally is a vegetarian and she refuses to wear clothes made for leather.

5. A: My older sister is a fashion blogger. B: Is she?

 

Ex.6 page24

1. look

2. to buy

3. considered

4. to search

5. wearing

6. with.

 

 

Ex.7 page25

1. You have to pay to join some of the websites.   F
2. There will be information about ither websites in the future.   T
3. On the What’s your hobby? website you can learn about new and interesting sports and hobbies.   F
4. People who have lots of personal problems can get help on the Serious teenage talk website.   F
5. The Exchange! website is only for teenegers who want to visit other countries.   F
6. Teenegers who want to learn a language can find information about schools near them where they can do this.   T
7. The Learn a language website is looking for good teachers.   T

 

Ex.8 page25

1. We could go out for a coffe and talk about our interests;
2. We could go shopping to find the dress I need;
3. We could go swimming, it’s good for the shoulders;
4. We could play videogames, I really like your videogame about dinosaurs;
5. We could go to the cinema and watching the new film.
6. We could go to a concert to listening to our favourite artist.

 

Ex.9 page25

1. My host family is very kind, open and helpful. I think I couldn’t find better.
2. My American friend is very outgoing and sociable. I didn’t do any effort to become friend.
3. We haven’t the same hobbies.
4. He’s outgoing and talkative, but he isn’t untimely.

 

Ex.10 page25

Hi George,

How are you doing? I hope you are well.

Thanks for the email, it was good to hear from you.

My host family is very kind, open and helpful. I think I couldn’t find better. There are Claire, John and their son, Lucas. 

He is very outgoing and sociable. We didn’t do any effort to become friend. 

He’s talkative, but he isn’t untimely.

We haven’t the same hobbies, but we get well on each other the same, we’re able to adapt to the other.

I must be going now,

I can’t wait to see you.

Bye 4 now,

Annalisa.