Exercises from page 10 to 13

EX 1, PAGE 11

1. Milan isn't the capital city of Italy. Rome is the capital.

2. Monaco isn't in Italy. It isn't in France.

3. Milan and Genoa aren't in the south of Italy. They are in the north.

4. The Apennines aren't lakes. They are mountains.

5. Italy is a republic. It isn't a monarchy. The President is Head of State.

6. Cagliari is in Sardinia. It isn't in Corsica. Corsica is part of France.

7. The currency in Italy isn't the lira. It is the euro.

8.Inter and Juventus is football teams. They are Italian clubs. They aren't Enghlis clubs.

9. Sicily isn't off the south-east coast of Italy. It is of the south-west coast.

10. I am not from Switzerland. I am from Italy. I am Italian.

EX 2, PAGE 11

I'm Roberto Pedroni and I am 19 years old. My name is Italian, but I am not from Italy. I am from Switzerland. I am originally from Lugano, which is an Italian-speaking city in the south-east of the country. My parents are from Italy, from Rome. Italian is my first language, but I am also fluent in German. And my French and English are too bad. I am a student at at the University of Zurich. My course is easy , but the classes aren't interesting and it isn't fun most of the time. All the professores are excellent. I am interested in most sports, music and the cinema. I am a big fan of fantasy and sci-fi films and my favourite films is the Lord of the Rings trilogy. Tennis is my favoutite sport, but I am not very good at it. I am into different kinds of music, but my favourite bands are Gaslight Anthem and The Dropkick Murphys.

EX 3, PAGE 11

1. How old is he? He is 19 years old.

2. Is he Italian? No, it isn't?

3. Where he from? He from Switzerland.

4. Where is Lugano? It's in Switzerland.

5. What is the first language ? It's Italian.

6. Is he a student? Yes, he's.

7. Is his classes interesting? No, it isn't.

8. What is his interested in? Music, sports and cinema.

9. What is his favourite films? His favourite films is the Lord of the Rings trilogy.

10. What is his favourite sport? His favourite sport is tennis.

11. Is he good at tennis? No, he isn't.

12. What is his music into? His is into different kinds of music.

13. Which is his favourite bands? His favourite bands are Gaslight Anthem and The Dropkick Murphys.

EX 4, PAGE 12

1. I am not 16 years old.

2. It isn't June.

3. It is hot today.

4. My teacher is italian.

EX 5, PAGE 13

1. What is his real name?

2. Where is he from?

3. Is he married?

4. Who is his wife?

5. Who is Maria Sharapova?

6.How is she tall?

7. Where is she originally?

8. Are her parents from Siberia?

9. Where are they from?

10. Where is she now based?

11. Who are Larry Page and Sergey Brin?

12. Where are they from?

13. Where are they based?

14. Where is Google's HQ?

15. Today, what is Google worth?

16. How much are they?

EX 6, PAGE 13

T: Hi, Billy, this is my new friend, Anna.

A:Hi, Billy, how are you?

B: Hello, Anna, nice to meet you. I am fine, thanks! Is that an American accent?

A: Yes, it's

B: Cool! Where in the US are you from?

A: I'm from Asbury Park in New Jersey.

T: Billy, Anna is a singer.

B: Really? What kind of music are into?

A: Lots of different kinds, but mostly soul and classic rock.

B: What' s your favourite band?

A: The Rolling Stones, of course!

EX7, PAGE 13

1. Are you hungry? Yes, I am. When's dinner?

2. Are you sure? Yes, I'm. 100% certain?

3. Are you ready? No, I'm not. Five more minutes.

4. Are you OK? Yes, I'm fine, thanks.

5. Are you interested? Maybe. Tell me more.

6. Are you tired? Yes, it's time for bed.