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CHECKING EXERCISES 4 ESO. FIRST TERM

VOCABULARY: ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE PERSONALITY
GRAMMAR: GERUNDS, PRESENTE SIMPLE AND CONTINUOUS
A Vocabulary
1
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box. Use the present simple or
present continuous.
cry
stare point
bite kiss
1 Why ................. you ................. your nails? Are you nervous?

2 When we want someone to look at an object, we ................. at it.
3 My baby sister ................. when she is hungry.
4 In Spain, friends ................. each other on both cheeks when they meet.
5 A: Why ................. you ................. at that building?
B: Because I think its very unusual.
Complete the sentences with the opposite of the adjectives in the box.
romantic patient
emotional
polite honest
1 My friend is so ................. . She hates waiting.

2 Shes very ................. . She never shows her feelings.
3 I didnt realize that my friends were ................. . I thought they always told the truth.
4 My dad never buys flowers for my mum. Hes always been ................. .
5 I complained about the shop assistant because she was ................. to the customers.
B Grammar
3
Complete the sentences with the gerund of the verbs in the box.
swim
play
feed
jog
draw take
1 I dont mind ................. the dog but I hate ................. him for a walk.
2 My sister likes ................. pictures and I love ................. the piano.
3 ................. and ................. are good forms of exercise.
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Complete the dialogue with the correct

form of the verbs in the box. Use the
present simple or present continuous.
do understand
leave go
study
want
cry
Sue: Whats the matter, Kim? Why

(1) ................. you ................. ?
Kim: My boyfriend (2) ................. town soon. Hes going to live in London.
Sue: But you can visit him in London.
Kim: No, I cant. I havent got time. I
(3) ................. for my exams at the moment and I (4) ................. my homework every
weekend.
Sue: Why dont you try to make some new friends? I (5) ................. to a party next Saturday. You
can come too.
Kim: Thats my boyfriends last weekend
here. I (6) ................. to spend it with him. Nobody (7) ................. my problem. I dont
know what to do.
C Reading
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Read the text and answer the questions.

My names Helen and my best friend is Nicola. Were both 16. We met eleven years
ago when we first went to school. We go to the same girls school, but Nicola and I
are very different. She is very sporty she loves running and doing athletics, and Im
very musical I sing in a group, and I play the piano and the violin.
We have very different personalities, too. For example, if we watch a romantic
film,
I
always
cry,
and
if
we
watch
a
horror film, Im always terrified. Nicola is the opposite she doesnt show her
feelings. My favourite thing about Nicola is that she is always honest. If I ask her
opinion about a new dress or a boy at a party, she always tells the truth. Shes also
very patient. She doesnt mind waiting for me when Im late for things.
Nicola is great, but there are some things about her that drive me mad. She is too
modest. She blushes every time someone says something nice about her. Shes
also very, very tidy. Everything is in the correct place in her bedroom. (Mine is the
complete opposite because I hate tidying!) The worst habit she has is getting up
early. She goes running before school and she never stays in bed late at weekends.
I hate people who are active in the mornings Im sleepy for an hour after I wake up.
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How long has Helen known Nicola?

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How are the girls different at school?

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Who is more emotional?

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Does Nicola tell lies?

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Does Nicola get upset when Helen is late?

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VOCABULARY : VERBS IN PAST

GRAMMAR: PAST SIMPLE, PAST CONTINUOUS AND SUBJECT AND OBJECT QUESTIONS
WITH WHO.
A Vocabulary
1
Complete the sentences with the past simple forms of the verbs in the box.
howl
hum
snore
whisper
bang
1 I couldnt sleep because my dad ................. all night in the next room.
2 My friend ................. things to me all through the film, so I couldnt follow the
plot.
3 I forgot to close the door and it suddenly ................. in the wind.
4 The dog ................. every time its owner left the house.
5 We didnt know the words of the song, so
we ................. the tune.
Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1 The people were shouting very loud.
2 How bad did the team play?
3 Do they speak English good?
4 The teacher shouted angry and the students stopped talking.
5 Does she play happy with other children?
B Grammar
3
Complete the sentences with used to and the verbs in the box.
travel
have believe
live
be stay
1 I ................. long hair.

2 People ................. in bigger houses.
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3 My brother ................. in ghosts.

4 Many women ................. at home and look after children.
5 My dad ................. an actor.
6 People ................. on horseback.
Write subject and object questions with

Who.
John met somebody.
Who did John meet?
Somebody knocked on the door.
Who knocked on the door?
1 Somebody screamed in the darkness.
..............................................................
2 Helen saw somebody through the window.
.............................................................?
3 The children spoke to somebody.
.............................................................?
4 Somebody lost their wallet.
.............................................................?
5 Sara interviewed somebody about the story.
.............................................................?
6 Somebody whistled at the dog.
.............................................................?
Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the past simple or the
past continuous.
My friends and I (1) ................. (enjoy) my birthday party when suddenly the lights
(2) ................. (go) out. I (3) ................. (think) that my brother (4) ................. (try) to
scare everyone. I (5) ................. (shout), Switch the lights on! but nothing
(6) ................. (happen). While we
(7) ................. (wait) in the darkness, somebody (8) ................. (scream). Suddenly, I felt
scared!
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C Reading
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My friend, Tina, told me about the flat where she used to live. It was on the first floor of an old
house in a quiet part of town. The flat had big rooms and a view over a pretty garden. The
sitting room was at the front of the house and it had very big windows. It was a lovely, light
room but it always felt cold, even when the sun was shining brightly.
That wasnt the only unusual thing about it. Tina said that there were lots of strange noises
in different parts of the flat. She could hear whispers in the kitchen and a man humming in
the sitting room. Tina is a very balanced person and she never felt scared when she heard
the noises. Then an incident took place in July last year.
Tina went out on a sunny morning with her brother, Dave. When they returned, the flat felt
very cold. Dave went to the kitchen to make some coffee and Tina walked into the sitting
room. She saw the back of a mans head on the sofa opposite the window. I thought you
were making coffee, Tina said. Then she heard Daves voice from the kitchen and she
screamed. She looked back at the sofa and the man had disappeared.
A month later, Tina was preparing to move to a new flat when she found an
old
newspaper.
She
read
an
article
about
a
young
man
who
had
died
suddenly
in
the flat.
What was Tinas flat like?

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Why was it strange that the sitting room always felt cold?
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What noises could Tina hear?

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Did Tina react very strongly when she heard the noises?
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In what season did the incident happen?

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What was the weather like when Tina and Dave went out?
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When Tina saw the man on the sofa, who did she think he was?
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What happened just before Tina screamed?

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What did Tina decide to do after the incident?

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10 Who was the man on the sofa?

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D Writing
7
Write a story about a strange encounter. Include the following information.

Paragraph 1: what you were doing when the encounter happened
Paragraph 2: a description of the encounter
Paragraph 3: what happened after the encounter
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VOCABULARY: JOBS AND QUALITIES FOR JOBS.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT PERFECT
A Vocabulary
1
Match words 15 and ae to form the

names of jobs.
1 civil
a worker
2 beauty
b mechanic
3 construction
c driver
4 bus
5 motorcycle
d servant
e consultant
Now write the letters next to the correct definitions.

1 He or she works on public transport.
2 He or she helps people look good.
3 He or she repairs motorbikes.
4 He or she works for the government.
5 He or she builds houses.
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Complete the sentences with adjectives that describe qualities for jobs.
1 A person who wants to be successful is
a________.
2 People who can talk and share ideas are
c____________.
3 An e _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ person has the knowledge and skills for a particular job.
4 A person who does what they say they will
do is r _ _ _ _ _ _ _.
5 People who behave in an adult way are
m_____.
B Grammar
3
Write sentences and questions in the

present perfect. Use the word in brackets
in the correct place.
1 I / not write / about the job (yet)
........................................................... .
2 you / work with children? (ever)
........................................................... ?
3 she / have an interview (already)
........................................................... .
4 he / study a foreign language? (ever)
........................................................... ?
5 they / not decide / on a profession (yet)
........................................................... .
6 they / work abroad? (ever)
............................................................ ?
Complete the dialogue between Tom and

the Careers Adviser. Use the present
perfect of the verbs in brackets, or short
forms.
CA:
(1) ................. you ................. (think) much about your future, Tom?
Tom:
Yes, I (2) ................. . I

(3) ................. (decide) to be an actor.
CA:
Thats exciting! The world of acting is very competitive, though.
Tom:
Yes, I know, but my uncle works in films and he (4) ................. (give) me lots of advice. I
(5) ................. (already / choose) an acting school.
CA:
Thats great! And (6) ................. (you / ever / act) in a film?
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Tom:
No, never, but I (7) ................. (be) in lots of plays at school.
GENERAL REVISION
A Vocabulary
1
1
Complete the crossword.

2
6
5
Across
1 To speak very quietly into someones ear.
3 When people meet, they often ................. hands.
5 A person who builds houses is a
construction ................. .
7 To make a noise through your nose when
you are asleep.
8 A person who makes you look good is a beauty ................. .
Down
2 A person who tells the truth is this.
4 To look at something for a long time because you are surprised.
5 The adverb of the adjective good.
6 A person who plans things well is this.
7 To speak or cry out in a loud voice.
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B Grammar
2
Complete the sentences with the correct

form of the verbs in brackets. Use the
present simple, present continuous, past simple, past continuous or present perfect.
1 While I................. (watch) TV last night, my friend ................. (ring).
2 A What .............. you ............... (do) next weekend?
B Im not sure, but I usually .................
(go) swimming.
3 A ................ David ................ (start) his exams yet?

B Yes, he .............. already .............. (do) three exams.
4 What ................. (happen) in the street when the police ................. (arrive)?
5 She usually ................. (put) on formal clothes for work, but she ................. (wear) jeans
today.
6 A ............... you ever ............... (see) a ghost in this house?
B No, but we ................. (hear) lots of
strange noises.
Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1 She doesnt mind get up early.
2 When I was young, I use to wear a school uniform.
3 Who did make this cake? My mum made it.
4 The children were playing happy in the garden.
5 We used live in London.
6 Who she teach? She teaches teenagers.
7 I enjoy to learn English.
8 Jog is a good form of exercise.
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C Reading
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Dear Elena
Thanks for your birthday card. I had a lovely day and lots of nice presents. I hope you are feeling better now
and that your cold has gone.
I've got some interesting news. My exam results were good and so I decided to look for a summer job. I saw
and advert for an au pair to look after two children from July to September. The family wanted someone who
is practical, organized and reliable. (I've spent so long looking after my little brother and sister that I think I
have those qualities!)
I filled in an application form and sent a photograph but I haven't had an interview yet. The father rang me
and the family wants to meet me next week. I'm a bit nervous about it because the father was a little
aggressive over the phone. I really want to impress the family, so have you got any tips for the interview.
I saw my ex-boyfriend, James, the other day. He was with his new grlfriend, Anna. She was staring at me
angrily when I hugged James. She told me about her success at school and in sports. I think she's quite a
competitive person - just the opposite to James. I haven't because I hope I'll have a new job soon.
That's all for now. Say hello to your mum and dad.
Phone or write soon with your news.
Love
Emma
Whose birthday was it recently?

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Who was ill recently?

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How did Emma find out about the au pair job?

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How many months is the job for?

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What qualities are necessary for the job?

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Has Emma got experience of looking after children?

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Why does Emma want advice for her interview?

.................................................
Was Anna happy when she saw Emma?

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Is James a competitive person?

.................................................
10 Is Emma sad because she hasnt got a boyfriend?

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D Writing
5
Imagine an English-speaking friend is

going to a job interview. Write to him/her
to give some interview tips. Include the following information.
Paragraph 1: tips on body language
Paragraph 2: tips on image and clothes
Paragraph 3: tips on personal qualities
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VOCABULARY: NAMES OF ROMANTIC GIFTS AND VERBS FOR EXPRESSING RELATIONSHIPS.
GRAMMAR: PRESENT PERFECT (FOR-SINCE) . PRESENT PERFECT VS PAST SIMPLE
A Vocabulary
1
Complete the sentences with the names of romantic gifts.

1 We knew she was engaged because she was wearing a d _ _ _ _ _ _ r _ _ _ .
2 I bought my boyfriend some
a _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ and it smelled great.
3 My dad says hes too mature to buy my
mum a c _ _ _ _ _ t _ _.
4 I gave my girlfriend a s _ _ _ _ _ c _ _ _ _
and she wears it round her neck every day.
5 My sister cried when she read the l _ _ _
l _ _ _ _ _ from her boyfriend.
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Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in the box.
ask out go out
fall in love
get engaged
split up
1 A Who .............. she .............. with?

B Shes got a new boyfriend called Gary.
2 She was really upset when they ................. last month.
3 Her brother really likes Helen. Hes going
to ................. her ................. at the party on Friday.
4 A ................. they ................. yet?
B Yes, he bought her a ring but they
havent decided when to get married.
5 My dad is very romantic. He ................. with my mum the moment he saw her.
B Grammar
3
Complete the sentences. Use the present perfect of the verbs in brackets and for or since.
1 We ............... (be) married ................ about ten years.
2 I ................. (not see) my boyfriend ................. last weekend.
3 They ................. (have) lots of arguments ................. Monday.
4 She ................. (not speak) to her
ex-boyfriend ................. months.
5 John ................. (know) Anna ................. a year.
6 You ................. (not phone) me ................. my birthday.
Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the present
Dear Helen
perfect or
the past
simple.
I (1) ................. (not hear) from you for a long time. Is there a problem between us? You
(2) ................. (be) angry with me at
Joes party last month, but I dont understand why. We (3) ................. (be) boyfriend
and girlfriend for more than a year and I
(4) ................. never ................. (feel) happier. I think I (5) ................. (fall) in
love with you as soon as I (6) ................. (meet) you last summer. You
(7) ................. (make) me very happy
since then. What (8) ................. I ................. (do) wrong at Joes party? Please
explain.
Phone me soon.
All my love
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C Reading
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Emmas diary page
Friday 16th November
I went out with Dave again tonight. Weve been out lots of time since the middle of
September when we met. Hes really nice we never have arguments but hes a bit
too unemotional for me. He bought me some flowers once, but he hasnt been very
romantic since then. My old boyfriends used to write love letters and poems and I
really liked that.
Im not really sure what to do. I dont want to split up but I think we need to make
some changes. Weve seen each other three times every week since September and
I think thats too much. Id prefer to go out at weekends and not meet in the week. I
hope that will make the relationship more interesting. Ill also have more time to see
my friends and concentrate on my studies.
I think the problem may be our star signs. Im Scorpio very hot-blooded and
sensitive and Dave is Libra very balanced and logical. But my mum and dad are
very different and they have been happily married for years. Perhaps I need a love
potion to make Dave more romantic or I could give him a book of love stories. Its my
birthday soon, so I hope Dave organizes something special for me a romantic
dinner for two would be lovely (better than our last meal together in a fast-food caf!)
1
How long has Dave been Emmas boyfriend?
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What type of person is Dave?
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Does Dave write love letters and poems?
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Does Emma want to leave Dave?

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How many times have Emma and Dave

met each month?
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Why does Emma want to see Dave less often?

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How does Emma explain that she and

Dave have different characters?
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Have Emmas parents had a good relationship?

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What ideas does Emma have to make

Dave romantic?
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10 How would Emma like to celebrate her birthday?

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D Writing
6
Write about a couple who have a good relationship. Include the following information.
Paragraph 1: who the couple are and how
they met
Paragraph 2: their characteristics
Paragraph 3: what they do together
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VOCABULARY: ADJECTIVES
GRAMMAR: MODAL VERBS (OBLIGATION AND PROBALITITY)
A Vocabulary
Complete the crossword.

1
10
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Across
1
The opposite of complicated.
3
4
A figure or an object made from stone, clay or wood.

Enjoyable or amusing.
6 A collection of objects or pictures that are shown to the public.

10 A picture of a view of the countryside.
Down
2 Something that offends you is this.
5
7
Something that makes you unhappy is this.

A picture of a person.
The opposite of old-fashioned.
A picture that doesnt show things as they really are.
B Grammar
2
Complete the sentences with may / might,

cant or must.
1 No-one answered the door, so they ................. be at home.
2
He was born in Australia so he ................. speak English.
You slept for twelve hours last night. You ................. be tired now.
He always gets top marks in his tests he ................. study very hard.
Take your umbrella because it ................. rain later.
Theyve got thousands of books. They ................. love reading.
Helen came to school today so she ................. be ill.
I ................. go to my friends party but Im not sure.
You ................. be hungry because you didnt have any lunch.
10
Complete
the box.
Dont wait for me because I ................. be late.

the
could
didnt have to (x 3)
had to (x 2)
couldnt (x 2)
text
with
the
modal
verbs
can
have to
A few years ago I saw an advert for an art

course. It said that beginners were welcome
and that you (1) ................. have any experience in art. I (2) ................. draw or paint, so I
thought I would do the course.
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The first ten classes were free, so I

(3) ................. pay for the first term. I was quite nervous before the first class, but the teacher,
Anna, was very nice. In the first three classes, we looked at different styles of art, so
we (4) ................. produce a picture ourselves. In our first project, we
(5) ................. draw simple shapes and study colour. Then we (6) ................. work with
abstract images. At the end of the course,
which lasted a year, I (7) ................. draw landscapes and still lifes quite well.
I was pleased with my progress, but I still
(8) ................. draw portraits very well. Anna said, You have learnt a lot but now you
(9) ................. practise doing portraits. I took her advice and now I (10) ................. draw and
paint people very well in fact Im a professional portrait painter.
C Reading
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I was never very interested in art at school but I went to an exhibition of local artists last year.
My friend had bought two tickets for herself and her brother, but he couldnt go, so I used his
ticket. When my friend and I looked at a list of the exhibits, we saw that there were over one
hundred. I thought, Oh no! We are going to be here for hours.
The exhibits were divided into different rooms and they included sculptures,
portraits, still lifes, and landscapes. We walked from room to room for about an
hour and then my friend asked for my opinion. I was very bored but I didnt want
to offend her so I said, Oh, its fascinating. My friend then looked at another painting,
so I walked into the next room.
I couldnt believe my eyes. There was a mural which filled the whole wall. The style was
abstract, but I could see the main elements of the picture mountains, a river, tall trees and
sunlight. The shapes were simple and the colours were light and delicate. The best thing about
the image was its effect it made me feel completely calm and balanced.
I was still looking at the mural when my friend appeared. She thought that it was rather cold
and depressing, which I couldnt understand. Peoples reactions to art are a very personal
thing, but Ive visited a lot more exhibitions since I saw my beautiful mural.
What did the writer think of art when she was a student?
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Did the writer have to buy a ticket for herself?

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How did the writer feel when she saw the number of exhibits?
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Were all the exhibits pictures?

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Did the writer tell her friend the truth

when she asked for her opinion?
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What type of picture was the mural that

the writer liked?
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Was the mural very colourful?
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Why did the writer think the mural was special?
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Did the writers friend share her opinion

of the mural?
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10 How has the writer changed since seeing

the mural?
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Mark:
/5
D Writing
5
Write a description of a painting or

sculpture that you like. Include the
following information.
Paragraph 1: where you saw the painting/sculpture and who produced it
Paragraph 2: a description of the painting/sculpture
Paragraph 3: why you like it
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ANSWER KEY
VOCABULARY: ADJECTIVES TO DESCRIBE PERSONALITY.
GRAMMAR: GERUNDS, PRESENT SIMPLE VS PRESENT CONTINUOUS. PAGES 1-3
Vocabulary
1 are biting
2 point
3 cries
4 kiss
5 are staring
1
2
3
4
5
Grammar
1 feeding; taking
2 drawing; playing
3 Swimming; jogging
3
4
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
impatient
unemotional
dishonest
unromantic
impolite
are crying
is leaving
m studying
do
m going
want
understands
Reading
1 Helen has known Nicola for eleven years.
2 Nicola is sporty and Helen is musical.
3 Helen is more emotional.
4 No, she doesnt.
5 No, she doesnt.
6 Nicola goes red when someone says
something nice about her.
7 Its very untidy.
8 She always gets up early.
9 No, she doesnt.
10 It takes her an hour to wake up.
Writing
Students own answers.
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VOCABULARY: VERBS IN PAST.

GRAMMAR: PAST SIMPLE VS PAST CONTINUOUS. SUBJECT AND OBJECT QUESTIONS WITH WHO
PAGES 3 - 6
Vocabulary
1 snored
2 whispered
3 banged
1
2
3
4
Grammar
1 used to have
2 used to live
3 used to believe
4 howled
5 hummed
The people were shouting very loudly.

How badly did the team play?
Do they speak English well?
The teacher shouted angrily and the
students stopped talking.
5 Does she play happily with other children?
4 used to stay
5 used to be
6 used to travel
1
2
3
4
5
6
Who screamed in the darkness?

Who did Helen see through the window?
Who did the children speak to?
Who lost their wallet?
Who did Sara interview about the story?
Who whistled at the dog?
1
2
3
4
were enjoying
went
thought
was trying
5
6
7
8
shouted
happened
were waiting
screamed
Reading
1 It was on the first floor of an old house. It
had big rooms with a view over the garden.
2 It was strange because the sun came into
the room through big windows but the
room was never warm.
3 She could hear whispers and a man humming.
4 No, she didnt.
5 It took place in the summer.
6 It was sunny.
7 She thought he was Dave / her brother.
8 She heard Daves voice.
9 She decided to move to a new flat.
10 He was a ghost / the young man who had
died in the flat.
Writing
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VOCABULARY: JOBS AND QUALITIES FOR JOBS.

GRAMMAR: PRESENT PERFECT. PAGES 6 - 7
Vocabulary
1 d
2 e
3 a
4 c
5 b
1
2
3
4
5
bus driver
beauty consultant
motorcycle mechanic
civil servant
construction worker
1
2
3
4
5
ambitious
communicative
experienced
reliable
mature
Grammar
1 I havent written about the job yet.
2 Have you ever worked with children?
3 She has already had an interview.
4 Has he ever studied a foreign language?
5 They havent decided on a profession yet.
6 Have they ever worked abroad?
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Reading
1 The text is for young people who are going
to leave school soon.
2 They should start to think about their
future when they are still at school.
3 Its difficult to get training and
opportunities for dream jobs.
4 They should investigate three areas.
5 Maths, a foreign language and computer
skills are important for most jobs.
6 They should choose training that will help them find a job.
Have thought
have
ve decided
has given
ve already chosen
have you ever acted
ve been
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8
9
10
Interviewers are not always interested in specialized qualifications.

They should interview someone in their chosen job to find out what they are like.
They can make a list of their good and bad characteristics.
They can keep a diary and write lists.
Writing
GENERAL REVISION. PAGES 8 -11
Vocabulary
Across
1 whisper
3 shake
5 worker
7 snore
8 consultant
Down
2 honest
4 stare
5 well
6 organized
7 shout
Grammar
1 was watching; rang
2 are doing; go
3 Has started; has done
4 was happening; arrived
5 puts; s wearing
6 Have seen; ve heard
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VOCABULARY: NAMES OF ROMANTIC GIFTS AND VERBS FOR EXPRESSING RELATIONSHIPS

GRAMMAR: PRESENT PERFECT (SINCE/FOR). PRESENT PERFECT VS PAST SIMPLE. PAGES 11-14
Vocabulary
1 diamond ring
2 aftershave
3 cuddly toy
4 silver chain
5 love letter
1
2
3
4
5
Grammar
1 ve been; for
2 havent seen; since
3 have had; since
4 hasnt spoken; for
5 has known; for
6 havent phoned; since
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
is going out
split up
ask out
Have got engaged
fell in love
havent heard
were
have been
have felt
fell
met
have made
did do
Reading
1 He has been her boyfriend for two months.
2 Hes unemotional and not very romantic.
3 No, he doesnt.
4 No, she doesnt.
5 They have met 12 times each month.
6 She hopes that it will make the relationship more interesting, and she wants to see her friends and
concentrate on her studies.
7 They are different star signs.
8 Yes, they have.
9 She might give him a love potion or a book of love stories.
10 She would like to have a romantic dinner.
Writing
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VOCABULARY : ARTS
GRAMMAR: MODAL VERBS ( OBLIGATION/PROBABILITY) PAGES 14- 17
Vocabulary
Across
1 simple
3 sculpture
4 fun
6 exhibition
10 landscape
Down
2 shocking
5 depressing
7 portrait
8 modern
9 abstract
Grammar
1 cant
2 must
3 cant
4 must
5 may / might
6 must
7 cant
8 may / might
9 must
10 may / might
1
2
3
4
5
didnt have to
couldnt
didnt have to
didnt have to
had to
6
7
8
9
10
had to
could
couldnt
have to
can
Reading
1 She wasnt interested in it.
2 No, she didnt.
3 She felt unhappy.
4 No, they werent.
5 No, she didnt.
6 It was an abstract.
7 No, it wasnt.
8 It made her feel calm and balanced.
9 No, she didnt.
10 She has visited a lot more exhibitions.
Writing
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CENTRO CATLICO - CONCERTADO

CHECKING EXERCISES 4 ESO. FIRST TERM

1 Why ................. you ................. your nails? Are you nervous?

1 My friend is so ................. . She hates waiting.

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Complete the dialogue with the correct

Sue: Whats the matter, Kim? Why

Read the text and answer the questions.

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How long has Helen known Nicola?

How are the girls different at school?

Who is more emotional?

Does Nicola tell lies?

Does Nicola get upset when Helen is late?

VOCABULARY : VERBS IN PAST

Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1 I ................. long hair.

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3 My brother ................. in ghosts.

Write subject and object questions with

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Read the text and answer the questions.

What was Tinas flat like?

What noises could Tina hear?

In what season did the incident happen?

What happened just before Tina screamed?

What did Tina decide to do after the incident?

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10 Who was the man on the sofa?

Write a story about a strange encounter. Include the following information.

VOCABULARY: JOBS AND QUALITIES FOR JOBS.

Match words 15 and ae to form the

Now write the letters next to the correct definitions.

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Write sentences and questions in the

Complete the dialogue between Tom and

Yes, I (2) ................. . I

Thats exciting! The world of acting is very competitive, though.

Thats great! And (6) ................. (you / ever / act) in a film?

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No, never, but I (7) ................. (be) in lots of plays at school.

Complete the crossword.

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Complete the sentences with the correct

3 A ................ David ................ (start) his exams yet?

Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

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Read the text and answer the questions.

Whose birthday was it recently?

Who was ill recently?

How did Emma find out about the au pair job?

How many months is the job for?

What qualities are necessary for the job?

Has Emma got experience of looking after children?

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Why does Emma want advice for her interview?

Was Anna happy when she saw Emma?

Is James a competitive person?

10 Is Emma sad because she hasnt got a boyfriend?

Imagine an English-speaking friend is

Complete the sentences with the names of romantic gifts.

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