FOCUS NOW II

EXERCISES ON PAGE 58

EX. 1

in my bed, on a floor, in a hotel

the most unusual was the floor.

EX. 2

Couchsurfing is a travel network all over the world that connects travellers with people who offer free accommodation. Yes, I’d like to do it because I like travelling and meeting new people.

EX. 3

1) have – worked, 2) ‘ve been, 3) ‘ve worked

EX. 4

1) ‘ve been, 2) for, 3) since, 4) ‘ve stayed, 5) ‘ve stayed, 6) ’ve been, 7) for, 8) ‘ve already met, 9) ‘ve only known, 10) for, 11) has studied, 12) for, 13) has never had, 14) haven’t visited, 15) since 16) has been, 17) for, 18) hasn’t felt

EX. 5

1) ‘ve known, for, 2) ‘ve been, for, 3) has had, since, 4) haven’t bought, since, 5) haven’t eaten, since, 6) has lived, since

EX. 6

1) I’ve known Giorgia since I was born. 2) I’ve lived in my neighbourhood for 14 years. 3) I’ve liked BTR for 3 years. 4) I’ve never had a phone. 5) I’ve been interested in Maths since I was 11. 6) My dad has had a FIAT for 11 years.

EX. 7

1) How long have you known your neighbour? 2) How long have you lived in your neighbourhood? 3) How long have you liked your favourite band? 4) How long have you had your phone? 5) How long have you been interested in your favourite subject? 6) How long has your dad had his car?

EXERCISES ON PAGES 216, 217

EX. 1

1) shower, 2) microwave, 3) dining table, 4) plant, 5) lamp

EX. 2

A) concrete, B) mud, C) stone, D) wood, E) bungalow, F) cottage, G) semi detached house, H) terraced house, I) suburbs, J) the countryside, K) housing estate, L) village

EX. 3

1) suburbs, 2) terraced, 3) bricks, 4) comfortable, 5) eco-house, 6) sea, 7) lights, 8) specious, 9) village, 10) detached house, 11) traditional, 12) flats, 13) moderns, 14) open, 15) centre

EX. 4

1) pond, 2) carpet, 3) path, 4) porch, 5) cupboard, 6) bookcase, 7) floorboard, 8) shelves, 9) stairs

EX. 5

1) makes, does, 2) do, make, 3) does, do, 4) make

EX. 6

MAKE > housework: your bed, meals

> other: a noise, a complaint, a mess

DO > housework: the ironing, the washing up, the gardening, the cooking

> other: homework, the shopping

EX. 7

1) stay, 2) go, 3) get

REMEMBER BETTER EXERCISES

1) bus, 2) 2:30, 3) watch TV

EX. 8

1) a bungalow, 2) in the city centre, 3) wood, 4) pond, 5) wood-burner, 6) porch, 7) do the shopping, 8) garage