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Alice Silva
Aurlia Duarte
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PRESENT SIMPLE / PRESENT CONTINUOUS
A Monica spent a fortnight in Saras house in London. Now shes back at school and she writes
an email to her about what is going on at the beginning of a new school year. Complete the
email by putting the verbs in brackets into the Present Simple or the Present Continuous:

Hello, Sara!

How (1)___________ (be) you? I (2)___________ (be) fine. This year I

(3)_____________ (attend) a new school. I (4)_______________________ (have) new

friends and teachers.

I (5)______________ (love) this school because it (6)___________________ (have) lots
of space and facilities. In Portugal we (7)__________________ (start) school in the
middle of September and then we only (8)_________________ (stop) for Christmas.
I (9)_____________ (get) adapted to this new reality and I (10)______________
(know) that I (11)____________________ (have) to study hard this year because the 10th
grade (12)_____________ (be) much more difficult than last year. My mother
(13)_______________ (work) in a new office now and my father (14)_____________

(invest) in a new project, so I (15)_______________ (suppose) this is going to be a year of

change.
OK, now I (16)_______________ (have) to go because my mother
(17)_________________ (call) me.

Please, write to me soon!

Love :)
Monica

B Put the verbs in brackets into the Present Simple or the Present Continuous.
Mary is asking Monica about her new school.
1. How ___________________ you ___________________ there? (get)
2. What time ___________________ you ___________________ the bus? (catch)
3. Where ___________________ you ___________________ lunch today? (have)
4. ___________________ you ___________________ to school with any friends today? (go)
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PAST SIMPLE AND PAST CONTINUOUS
A Complete Anas diary pages. Use either the Past Simple or the Past Continuous.
August 5th
Dear diary
Friends arrived!
When I (1)______________ (prepare) my
backpack, Sara (2)____________ (knock) on
my bedroom door. They had arrived. We
(3)______________ (can) finally spend our
summer holidays together! While they
(4)______________ (unpack), I
(5)______________ (go) to the reception to
rent 4 bikes. The receptionist
(6)_____________ (be) a strange woman!
She (7)____________ (chew) a gum while
she (8)____________ (talk) on the phone!
When I (9)______________ (tell) her I
(10)______________ (need) to rent some
bikes, she (11)______________ (blow) a
bubble gum right in front of me!!! I
(12)______________ (be) astonished.
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August 2nd
Dear diary
No friends, no fun!
I (1)____________ (enjoy) the time at
the beach resort in the Seychelles, but
without them Sara, David and Mark it
(2)_____________ (be) boring! The only
interesting thing (3)______________
(be) the food! As it (4)_____________
(be) all included, I (5)_____________
(can) order anything. So I
(6)______________ (try) all the mixed
sandwiches, I (7)____________ (drink)
the most incredible combinations of
cocktails, and of course, I (8)_________
(become) a fan of the ice creams! My
parents (9)______________ (not can)
believe their eyes!
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August 8th
Dear diary
Unforgetable afternoon!
When I (1)____________ (wake up), Sara
(2)______________ (swim) in the pool. It
(3)______________ (be) her birthday! We
(4)_____________ (go) on a trip by boat, just
the four of us. We (5)______________ (sail) to
a small island. It (6)___________ (be) a
beautiful spot for our party. We
(7)______________ (have) a picnic on the boat;
we (8)______________ (eat) lots of delicious
food, we (9)______________ (dance), we
(10)____________ (sunbathe); we even
(11)______________ (try) scuba diving! Sara
(12)______________ (love) it.
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PRESENT PERFECT
A Fill in the blanks with the verbs in brackets in the Present Perfect tense.

1. New Zealand ___________________________ (become) a culturally diverse and

fascinating country over the past two centuries.
2. It ___________________________ (develop) into a unique country, although it still
continues having a close relationship with Britain.
3. Maori tribes ________________________ (always/influence) the culture of New
Zealand and lately many young people all over the world ___________________
(reproduce) their tattoos.
4. The Maori language _______________________ (be considered) a national taonga
treasure.
5. New Zealand rugby team _____________________ (win) a World Cup recently.
6. New Zealand rugby players _______________________ (perform) the Haka, a war
dance, before the match.
7. New Zealand ______________ (be) a
nuclear free zone since the mid 1980s.
8. Its army ___________________ (focus) on peacekeeping
in the Pacific region.
9. New Zealand _____________ (become) a melting-pot
population.
10. As members of a unique and multicultural society many
Kiwis ____________ (embrace) an urban living.

B Fill in the blanks with the Present Perfect tense and for or since.

1. New Zealand governments _____________________ (see) the USA as

an ally and protector _______________ the World War II.
2. Russell Crowe, a famous actor born in New Zealand, ____________
(make) his home in Australia _______________ he was a small child.
3. Jemaine Clement, a New Zealand comedian, _______________ (be
married) to Miranda Manasiadis _____________ four years.
4. Rachel Hunter, born in Auckland, __________________ (be) an
international top model __________________ many years.
5. New Zealand _______________________ (have) a national flag
_____________________ 1834.
6. I know some people who ___________ (live) in New Zealand _____________ many years.
7. I _______________ (wait) for their letter ________________ ages. It _______________________
(finally/arrive).
8. Kiwis _______________ (be) a national symbol of New Zealand _______________ the Island was
discovered.
9. New Zealand _______________ (be) the third most successful sporting nation in the
world _______________ a long time.
10. Along with beef and sheep meat, New Zealand _______________ (be) the second largest
producer of wool in the world.
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PAST SIMPLE OR PRESENT PERFECT

A Decide whether to use the Past Simple or the Present
Perfect, active or passive, of the verbs provided.

24th October. Hi! Im Sue and thats my husband, Peter.

We (1)___________________ (decide) to make a 15-day
trip to New Zealand. We (2)___________________
(prepared) our holiday carefully. Were at Heathrow Airport,
waiting to leave England.

2nd November. Im going to tell you about the first 10 days

of our holiday. On 24th October we (3)_______ (leave)
London, flying Air France. We (4)________ (have) a short
stop in Hong Kong and (5)__________ (arrive) at Auckland
Airport on the 25th, in the evening. The flight (6)________
(take) 24 hours, but New Zealand is 12 hours ahead of us.
We (7)___________________ (stay) here in Auckland for 10
days, at the five-star Auckland Harbor Oaks Hotel. On our
first day we (8)_____________ (visit) the Auckland Museum,
well-known for its impressive collection of Maori and
Polynesian artefacts.
Every day we (9)_________________ (taste) the wonderful dishes and wines of New Zealand in good
restaurants. Our time (10)______________________ (divide) between culture and leisure. Each
morning until yesterday we (11 ________ (see) an exhibition or (12)________ (go) to an art gallery or
museum. And every day, today included, we (13)______________________ (swim) and (14)________
(sunbathe) on the beaches or in the hotel pool. We (15)__________________ (spend) most of this
afternoon and evening at the Whitebait Food Festival, which celebrates the best of Kiwi hospitality.

7th November. We (16) ________ (want) to explore the

countryside, get up close to friendly farm animals and

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enjoy outdoor activities, so, when we (17)_____ (leave)
Auckland, we (18) _______ (hire) a car and (19) ________
(drive) to Mackenzie Farmstay and Horse Riding at
Warkworth. Here, we (20) ____________ (ride) horses
every day and (21) ___________________ (tour) the
surrounding district. Were sorry to leave, but we now
have to drive to the airport.

B Are the underlined parts of the sentences right or wrong? Correct them when necessary.

1. Sir Edmund Hillary, the most adventurous Kiwi, conquered

Mount Everest in 1953. R W
2. Kiwis have developed a passion for the outdoors.
1
3. The Maori have been the first to arrive in New Zealand about
1000 years ago. 2
4. In 1865, Wellington has become the capital city of New Zealand.
3
5. The Maori language has been part of New Zealand and its
culture since the first people came to the islands.
4

5
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PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

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A Match the sentence beginnings on the left with the endings on the right to make a meaningful
paragraph. Write the letter on the line after the number.

The word cyberfriend, for a friend 1. a) have been making some really good friends
you met on the Internet, worldwide.

So, its not surprising that 2. b) has been gaining currency in the last few
Cyberfriends.com years.

Through Cyberfriends.com, 3. c) about privacy violations on the Internet.

young people

However, lately some young people 4. d) has been working hard to improve privacy and
safety conditions.

They have also been complaining 5. e) has been getting lots of new members recently.
have been suffering from cyberbullying.
Therefore, the administrators 6. f)

1 2 3 4 5 6

B Build sentences in the Present Perfect Continuous.

1. I / chat / online / for a long time

______________________________________________________________________________

2. They / use / Cyberfriends.com / for two years

_______________________________________________________________________________

3. Paula / contact / people / all over the world

_______________________________________________________________________________

4. Cyberfriends.com / work / well / so far

_______________________________________________________________________________

5. Jefferson / travel / around the world / thanks to friends he has met online
_______________________________________________________________________________

6. You / write / messages / for two hours

_______________________________________________________________________________

7. Epals.com / expand / rapidly this year

_______________________________________________________________________________

8. Epals.com members / promote / foreign language learning

_______________________________________________________________________________
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PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE OR PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS?

A Write the numbers of the following sentences in the correct box.

Continuing situation Something completed

1. That boy used to be my cyberfriend, but now I have lost contact with him.
2. I have been having fun with people I know on epals for a long time.
3. I have just subscribed to a friendship website.
4. They have been participating in chatrooms since they subscribed to the website.
5. My epal, Monika, has been living in Italy lately.
6. I havent heard much from my friend Jennifer for a long time.

B Choose one of the verbs in the box. Fill in the blanks with the correct tense (Present Perfect
Simple or Present Perfect Continuous).

invite write work have tell

exchange ask carry out start

1. My sister _______________________________ an email exchange with a student from France.

2. They _______________________________ emails since last summer.
3. She _______________________________ her friend to come to Portugal in the summer.
4. Nevertheless, Jean (thats her friends name) _______________________________ a lot lately and
he doesnt know if he will be able to come.
5. I _____________ also _____________ an account at Cyberfriends.com. My mother

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_______________________________ me that I spend too much time online and thats true!
6. At last my students are interested in something! They _____________ questions about how a
friendship website works and they seem to be enthusiastic about the idea of having a classroom
account.
7. Some schools _______________________________ projects of writing emails to epals in different
countries, in order to improve their language skills.
8. Even my mother _______________________________ to an epal. However, she hasnt got a reply
yet.

Jennifer has been waiting for the She has waited at the airport for
plane to London for two hours. hours.
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GRADUAL INCREASE
A Use the structure more and more / better and better / etc. in the
following sentences.
1. European Union programmes are becoming ____________________
(popular) nowadays.
2. These programmes aim to provide teachers with better teaching techniques and practices. The
students in such a programme get ________________ (motivated) for learning.
3. Teachers and students get the possibility of getting ________________ (acquainted) with foreign
cultures.
4. This programme makes the students become ________________ (familiar) with European
traditions, languages and values.
5. School partnerships are considered to be ________________ (improving) to pupils and teachers'
skills.
6. Schools say that the partnerships have a ________________ (strong) impact on pupils' cultural
awareness.
7. Cultural and social skills, IT and foreign languages are
significantly ________________ (improved) by pupils.
8. EU programmes have achieved great importance among our
youngsters. Erasmus, for example has become
________________ (appealing) nowadays.
9. The chance to study abroad has turned out to be
______________ a means for success.
10. Students from all subject areas can take part in these
programmes. They are becoming __________________ (excited)
about it.
11. If you have not chosen your university or college, you must
hurry. Vacancies are getting ___________________ (few).
12. Since Ana has gone into Erasmus in Prague, her grades have started to get _____________
(high). As the programme went on she became ____________________ (convinced) that she had
made the right choice. Ever since she has decided to do a lot of practice, her grammar has been
getting ________________ (good).
13. The benefits of such a programme are ________________ (big). It enables you to compete
________________ (effectively) in the European job market and your CV becomes
________________ (impressive).
14. Erasmus students say it is the best part of
their time at university. Each year its
getting ________________ (good). It is truly
becoming ________________ (amazing).
15. There are many benefits to those who spend significant time in another country: the students
become ________________ (open-minded and communicative) individuals, the cultural
enrichment gets ________________ (large) and partying becomes ________________ (good)
every day.
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PARALLEL INCREASE
A Use the structure the comparative the to make meaningful sentences.
1. The purpose of Erasmus is to improve the quality of
higher education and strengthen its European
dimension. ___________ partnerships there are
___________ choices students and teachers have.
2. Teachers say that partnering a foreign school improved
their knowledge of other education systems and
strengthened social skills. ___________ they enroll in
the programmes, ___________ (knowledgeable) they
become.
3. The Lifelong Learning Programme is considered
of great impact on participating countries. ___________
you read about it, ___________ enthusiastic you get.
4. Many studies show that ___________ (long) the period
spent abroad is, ___________ it enriches students' lives
in the academic and professional fields. And ___________
(hard) they work, ___________ results they will obtain.
5. Knowing a foreign language makes you wiser. ___________ you practise a foreign language,
___________ (fluent) you become and ___________ (young) you are ___________ (easy) it is to
learn.
6. Erasmus will improve your life at all levels. ___________ (soon) you get your application
___________ (good).
7. ___________ you travel, ___________ you learn and European programes provide it to you.
8. Kate is a student at a medical school. She had to wait a very long time for her year of Erasmus. So,
___________ (long) she waited, ___________ (impatient) she became. ___________ she thought
about it, ___________ she liked the idea.
9. She had to arrange a place to live during that time. ___________ (near) the university,

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___________ (good).
10. ___________ (cheap) the accommodation, ___________ (good). ___________ she spares,
___________ (happy) her parents will be.
11. Lifelong learning has become the key to employment ___________ you train, ___________
(successful) you will be.
12. The Leonardo da Vinci Progamme provides motivation to further studies. ___________ (soon) you
enter ___________ (good).
13. As global competition demands highly skilled workers, ___________ (skilled) you are
___________ (high) your prospects of a good job will be.
14. Young people, especially apprentices and recent graduates, benefit a lot from entering a Leonardo
da Vinci Programme. ___________ competences, knowledge and skills they gain, ___________
(good) work placement they will find.
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PAST PERFECT
A For each situation, write a sentence with never before.
1. John went to London to attend a Summer Course.
a) do / that
_____________________________________________________________________________
b) be / London
_____________________________________________________________________________
c) try / such an experience
_____________________________________________________________________________
d) study / abroad
_____________________________________________________________________________

2. This course provided him with lots of new experiences.

a) travel / by plane
_____________________________________________________________________________
b) be / away from his family
_____________________________________________________________________________
c) stay / in a boarding school
_____________________________________________________________________________
d) share / the room with others
_____________________________________________________________________________

3. Studying abroad allowed him to get to know other cultures.

a) be / Oxford
_____________________________________________________________________________
b) visit / libraries and museums
_____________________________________________________________________________
c) practise / water sports
_____________________________________________________________________________
d) speak / English with native speakers
_____________________________________________________________________________

B Choose one of the verbs in the box. Fill in the blanks with the Past Perfect.

have help accept do (2x) find talk

1. Studying in a boarding school _______________ Mark to make international friends.

2. Before deciding to go to Oxford he _______________ lots of doubts.
3. He _______________ to other students who _______________ the same.
4. His teacher _______________ some research for him, too.
5. His parents _______________ the idea easily.
6. He _______________ a nice place to stay
.
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PAST PERFECT SIMPLE/PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

A Choose the best option.
1. Since Sara decided to study abroad, her life _______________ a lot.
a) had changed b) had been changing
2. She _______________ her trip for a long time.
a) had been planning b) had planned
3. She _______________ for 2 months before she decided to enroll in the course.
a) had waited b) had been waiting
4. She _______________ of travelling to cool places.
a) had always dreamt b) had been dreaming
5. She _____________ her Spanish just in case she got the scholarship.
a) had practised b) had been practising
6. She _______________ a wonderful place to stay.
a) had found b) had been finding
7. She ____________ for such a place for a week or so.
a) had been looking b) had looked
8. She ___________ of becoming a permanent resident.
a) had been thinking b) had thought

B Fill in the blanks with the Past Simple or Past Perfect.

1. Studying in a different learning environment was a great achievement to John.
It ___________________ a useful experience because he ___________________ in a different
learning environment.
2. First John graduated and then he started to travel.

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After he ___________________ , he ___________________ to travel.
3. He sold his house and moved to Bournemouth.
Before he ___________________, he ___________________ his house.
4. After talking to his parents for an hour or so, he felt disappointed with their answer.
After he ___________________ to his parents, he ___________________ disappointed.
5. He learnt English at school, so he didnt need a translator.
He ___________________ a translator because he ___________________ English at school.
6. After convincing Sara to travel with him, John felt relieved.
John was happy because he ___________________ Sara to travel with him.
7. When they got to the campus, the other students were gone.
By the time they _______________ to the campus, the other students ___________________ to
other activities.
8. They joined their friends and went to the sports field.
After they _______________ their friends, they ___________________ to the sports field.
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MODAL VERBS
A Circle the correct option.
1. Why dont you apply for a scholarship in Manchester? You _______________ be lucky!
a) should b) must c) may d) need
2. I have seen a great film about the Erasmus Programme. You _______________ see it! Im sure
youll enjoy it a lot!
a) can b) might c) dare d) must
3. The Erasmus Programme is a way for young people to experience an internship abroad.
Students who are taking a professional course _______________ apply for it.
a) should b) mustnt c) can d) have to
4. The European Union provides lots of chances for people to work or study abroad. People
_______________ improve their curriculum in a very interesting and challenging way.
a) must b) can c) should d) ought to
5. Officially there are 23 languages spoken in the European Union. However, this number
_______________ go up to 230 if we consider other local languages and dialects.
a) may b) must c) need d) dare

B Rephrase the following sentences using the most suitable modal verb.
1. She is certainly a professional writer. Her work has great quality.

_________________________________________________________________________________
2. The candidates are able to apply for different programmes.

_________________________________________________________________________________
3. Candidates are forbidden to apply for a work experience in their own country.

_________________________________________________________________________________
4. People over 40 years old are not allowed to apply for a vacancy.

_________________________________________________________________________________
5. Do you want me to write an email for you?

_________________________________________________________________________________
6. The candidates are ordered to fill in an application form.

_________________________________________________________________________________
7. You had better search for more information on the EU programmes.

_________________________________________________________________________________
8. Its likely that he will be accepted.

_________________________________________________________________________________

I think you I think I

should marry can't!
him!
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GERUND
A Complete each sentence with one of the verbs (in the correct form) from the box.

live think answer lose try be(2x) find get

Sara was a 17-year-old student whose father was very strict and dull.
1. Sara tried to avoid _______________ her fathers questions.
2. She couldnt stop _______________ about their last disagreement.
3. She couldnt go on _______________ like that anymore but she was afraid of _______________
her temper.
4. She was tired of _______________ kept prisoner of her fathers state of mind.
5. _______________ a good student didnt make things easier.
6. She has given up _______________ to understand his point of view.
7. She has had trouble _______________ the right solution to her problems.
8. Finally, she insisted on _______________ a place for herself.

INFINITIVE (WITH AND WITHOUT TO) OR GERUND

B Complete each sentence with one of the verbs (in the correct form) from the box.

talk be(2x) change(2x) end act stay

move have (2x) go(2x) decide

Since she told people at home that she had a boyfriend, her troubles have multiplied.
1. She couldnt _______________ to the cinema with him unless she came home early.

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She was not allowed _______________ out after 10 p.m.
2. It was easier _______________ to her mother; she was a lot more understanding.
3. Her mother advises her _______________ patient, that one day he will _______________.
4. If she wanted _______________ to the disco, she had to lie and say she was staying at a friends.
She was ashamed of _______________ like that.
5. She would like _______________ a normal life.
6. She is determined _______________ that issue with her father.
7. She wants him _______________ and _______________ more easy-going, like the other fathers
she knows.
8. She is considering _______________ to another place.
9. She is tired of _____________ that sort of conflict every time she goes out with her boyfriend.
10. Her mother will help her _______________ what to do.
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GERUND VERSUS INFINITIVE
A Choose the best options that are gramatically possible.
1. Mark is glad _______________ his grades are getting better and better.
a) knowing b) to know c) know
2. He started _______________ hard to improve them and get the scholarship.
a) study b) to study c) studying
3. He cant stand _______________ on his parents any more.
a) depend b) to depend c) depending
4. He promised _______________ his girlfriend, too.
a) to help b) help c) helping
5. Susan wants _______________ a great biologist in the future.
a) become b) to become c) becoming
6. She is planning _____________ hard this year.
a) work b) to work c) working
7. They both decided _____________ their studies abroad.
a) finishing b) to finish c) finish

B Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verbs.

(1) _______ (understand) teenagers is a hard job. It is not true that they cant help (2) _______ (stay)
out late or (3) _______ (lie) to their parents and teachers, but they must (4) _______ (be) brought up (5)
_______ (tell) the truth and (6) _______ (act) responsibly.
Teens seem (7) _______ (enjoy) (8) _______ (go) out late. They may often (9) _______ (behave) well
and decently, but they are sometimes accused, rightly or wrongly, of (10) _______ (be) drunk and
disorderly. Parents usually recommend (11) _______ (arrive) at and (12) _______ (leave) a party early,
and they advise their kids (13) _______ (drink) within sensible limits, but sometimes their offspring only
pretend (14) _______ (follow) the advice; they think that they know best, so they start (15) _______
(get) bored and impatient and silently refuse (16) _______ (take) any advice from grown-ups. The
result is that they persist in (17) _______ (drink) too much because their friends do, but, if asked, they
hotly deny (18) _______ (do) anything wrong.
Teenagers should (19) _______ (be) made aware of the troubles that excessive (20) _______ (drink)
can (21) _______ (lead) to: embarrassing accidents, unwanted sex, fights, prison, health problems,
injuries, paralysis and even death. (22) _______ (drink) and (23) _______ (drive) is particularly
dangerous at night after a party when inexperienced teenage drivers are already tired or excited and
can easily (24) _______ (lose) control of the car or motorbike. If you are a youngster and you see that
another teenager (or older person) is unfit (25) _______ (drive), insist on (26) _______ (call) a taxi or a
parent. You had better (27) _______ (be) prepared for an angry reaction, but explain to the driver that
its better (28) _______ (be) safe than sorry and that its not worth (29) _______ (put) peoples lives at
risk by (30) _______ (drive) under the influence of drink or drugs. Add that you would rather (31)
_______ (be) half an hour
late in this world than half a
century early in the next!
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CONCESSIVE CLAUSES
A Find the best ending for each of the following sentences. Use a sentence from the box.

1. Music plays an important role in teens lives

2. Although youngsters have different music tastes,
3. Rap and rock are two very different types of music;
4. Although 64% of US teenagers under 18 use You Tube to
listen to their most liked bands,
5. Despite the heavy rain,
6. Although Sara enjoys listening to music,
7. Even though it was still hours before their gig,
8. Timothy likes Nirvana
9. Music is considered a means of psychological
therapy
10. In spite of disliking heavy metal,

a) grown ups try to keep up with their choices.

b) the radio is their second favourite source of music.
c) even though some types may not please everyone.
d) I listened carefully to some CDs of Iron Maiden and Metallica.
e) in spite of their noisy songs and excentric performances on stage.
f) nevertheless they both send out a message in their lyrics.
g) playing it in her guitar is much more fascinating.
h) I stayed in the queue for six hours to buy tickets.
i) I remained in the field to wait for Coldplays last performance.

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j) even though often accused of making kids misbehave.

B Complete the sentences as you wish as long as they make sense.

1. Though the Rihanna concert was too crowded, ___________________________________.
2. In spite of being successful, Rihanna ____________________________________________.
3. They managed to find seats although ___________________________________________.
4. I have already bought "Optimus Alive" tickets, though ____________________________.
5. I cant miss the Mars Vivas Festivald espite ___________________________________.
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PURPOSE CLAUSES
A Build sentences using the conjunctions in the box.

in order to so as to so that(2x) to

they can feel

they are
worthwhile

feel cool Teens give much importance to their make others

body image and appearance like them

other get
people can accepted by
value them their peers

____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________

B Match the beginnings of the sentences to the endings.

Girls like to wear make up 1.
Some teenagers take good care 2.
of their bodies
My Dad criticized my clothes 3.
and piercings
They wear tatoos and piercings 4.
Some teens conceal things from 5.
their parents
Insecure girls have plastic surgery 6.
a) so that, he said, I could get a respectable job.
b) in order to feel better about
themselves.
c) to look prettier and impress boys.
d) so as to shock parents and society.
e) with the aim of becoming models.
f) to avoid being punished.

C Join the sentences using the words given in brackets.

1. James went to the shoe shop. He wanted to buy a pair of trainers. (to)
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. His brother went with him. He helped him choose the trainers. (in order to)
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. James put on a raincoat. He didnt want to get wet. (in order not to)
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. The two brothers are saving money. They want to buy a laptop. (so that)
_________________________________________________________________________________
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RELATIVE CLAUSES
A Join the sentences by means of a relative
pronoun. Use commas where necessary.
1. World Wide Volunteering (WWV) is a non-
profit organisation; its aim is to make it easier
for people of all ages to volunteer.
____________________________________
____________________________________
2. Volunteering is a great way to learn new skills;
it gives you a chance to discover what kind of
things you are good at.

______________________________________________________________________________
3. Tom Peach volunteered in Borneo; he took a sabatical from his job.
______________________________________________________________________________
4. Encourage your classmates to participate in volunteering activities; they can be of different kinds.
______________________________________________________________________________
5. Erica, 15, spent 2 weeks volunteering at a language camp in Spain; she is now more confident and
fluent.
______________________________________________________________________________
6. The International Red Cross responds to all kinds of disasters; its vital work is made possible by
people like you.
_________________________________________________________________________________

B Join the pairs of sentences with the appropriate relative pronoun.

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1. Volunteering allows you to meet a) can influence their self-confidence
people WHICH and their ability to meet other
challenges.
2. People are willing to give their
valuable time to others, b) benefits both the community and
WHO volunteers themselves.
3. Young people become involved in
volunteering, c) activities combined an English
4. Sebastian decided to join the course with volunteering.
African Horizon Project, WHOSE d) have similar interests.

_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________
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USED TO
A Match the beginnings of the sentences to the correct
endings.
Cell phones used to be enormous, 1. a) now we are addicted to them.
expensive and uncool,
They used to be called brick phones, 2. b) just because they were wireless!

We used to call them portable, 3. c) as they were as big and heavy as

bricks.
Women used to find them quickly 4. d) nowadays we feel helpless if we leave
inside their handbags, but them at home.
We used to live without cell 5. e) now they are so small and light that it is
phones, but difficult to find them when they ring!

We used to manage without 6. f) but now they are extremely thin, cheap
them, but and fashionable.

B Fill in the blanks with be/get used to.

1. In the days before we had laptops, people _______________
leaving work in the office. Nowadays they _______________
bringing it home.
2. When tablets appeared, computer addicts _______________
reading and answering emails while travelling to work.
3. They _______________ doing that repeatedly.
4. Long ago people _______________ depending a lot on
technological devices. (negative)
5. They _______________ living healthy lives and now they _______________ typing on the keyboard
as quickly as they can.
6. Computers have brought lots of problems to parents; their kids _______________ more and more
_______________ playing games till late.
7. Instead of doing homework and going to bed early they have _______________ chatting and
playing online.
8. They _______________ obeying strict orders. (negative)

C Fill in the blanks with used to and be/get used to.

Twenty years ago Linda worked in an office full of paperwork. Now she has a high-tech
computer.
1. She _______________ carry heavy files in her briefcase. Nowadays she _______________ saving
everything in the computer.
2. She _______________ take lots of letters to finish writing at home. Now she _______________
taking anything home. (negative)
3. She _______________ have her desk in a complete mess. Nowadays _______________ having
her desk tidy and clean.
4. She _______________ waste a lot of time looking for documents. Now she _______________
saving them in some of the Google tools.
5. She _______________ stay in the office doing extra work. Now she _______________ going to the
gym every Tuesdays and Fridays.
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ORDER OF ADJECTIVES
A Here are descriptions from a magazine of robots and films. Rewrite each sentence in the right
order. Make whatever changes are necessary, e.g. add a/an.
1. 007 film: new, excellent
Skyfall is ________________________________________________________________________
2. film: science-fiction, thrilling
I, Robot is a _____________________________________________________________________
3. machines: human-friendly, amazing
Robots are ______________________________________________________________________
4. machines: obsolete, old
In the future cars will be ___________________________________________________________
5. dog: robotic, sweet, white
Aibo is _________________________________________________________________________
6. science fiction film: American, thought-provoking
Artificial Intelligence is _____________________________________________________________

B Complete the sentences with an adjective from each box.

fat thin interesting white orange new

unusual attractive brilliant-cut young

1. Rise of the Guardians is a(an) _______________ film.

2. Garfield is a _______________ cat.
3. This blue diamond is an _______________ jewel.
4. Ive lost my book. It is a _______________ book.

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5. He is an _______________ actor.

C Put the adjectives in the correct order.

1. old / great / black and white / long Russian film
_______________________________________________________________________________
2. iron / Japanese / brown / funny robot
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. little / terrible / plastic android
_______________________________________________________________________________
4. leather / riding / black / new jacket
_______________________________________________________________________________
5. industrial / ugly / Chinese / old machines
_______________________________________________________________________________
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THE FUTURE: FUTURE SIMPLE, PRESENT CONTINUOUS, PRESENT
SIMPLE AND GOING TO FUTURE
A Match the sentences with the correct situation. Write the sentence numbers in the circles.
1. Domotics is a new subject in many schools. It will be a very profitable area in the future.
2. This company is going to release a new portable media player very soon.
3. They are presenting a new prototype car tomorrow in Munich.
4. The technological exhibition starts at 9 am.
5. I will take a course in electronic engineering.

a) b) c) An announcement
A premeditated
intention Prediction for of a future plan
the future

d) A future event in e) A plan that has

a fixed timetable already been
made

B Complete the sentences with a suitable verb tense expressing the future:
1. Home gadgets _______________ (allow) people to have a greater quality of life in the future.
2. Some schools in Africa _______________ (be able to) work with computers in the next few years.
3. That company _______________ (release) a new android device this month.
4. CeBit, the worlds largest trade fair, _______________ (take place) from 5 to 9 March, 2013 in
Hanover, Germany.
5. The fair _______________ (open) at 9am on the 5th of March.
6. Next year and once again, Japan _______________ (organise) HRI an international conference
that _______________ (explore) the theme of Holistic Human-Robot development.
7. Many students _______________ (visit) an exhibition in Germany next April.
8. The train _______________ (leave) at 10:30 am.
9. At my school, computers _______________ (be) replaced by new ones quite soon.
10. I _______________ (meet) my friend Susan tonight.
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FUTURE CONTINUOUS
A Fill in the blanks with the Future Continuous.
1. This time tomorrow I _______________ (work) on my new project.
2. Professor Robertson _______________ (give) a lecture about Information Technology next week.
3. Good luck with your new project. I _______________(think) of you.
4. Japan _______________ (develop) a new android quite soon.
5. This time tomorrow my cousin _______________ (drive) to Madrid to participate in a trade fair.
6. _______________ (you/work) in the Faculty tomorrow?
7. The team _______________ (not/organise) another meeting so soon.
8. My names Mrs. Johnson and I _______________ (teach) Computer Science this year.

B Some companies develop all sorts of projects that improve our quality of life.
Write sentences using the Future Continuous and the cues given.
1. My friend Toby / use / the new RX100 / on his birthday / next week

_________________________________________________________________________________
2. By shopping in outlets / people / save / lots of money

________________________________________________________________________________
3. ES Super Audio CD / take / digital sound / to a new level

_________________________________________________________________________________
4. The installation team / offer / free service / over the next two months

_________________________________________________________________________________

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5. This brand / give / free music and movies / on the purchase of any tablet

_________________________________________________________________________________
6. Remote macros on tablets / make / life easier / as you can forget the remote controls in your living
room

________________________________________________________________________________
7. When buying a Cyber-shot RX100 / you / get / an additional accessory free

_______________________________________________________________________________
8. They / work / with us / on a new project / over the next weeks

________________________________________________________________________________
9. My children / play / games on their PS3 / at this time tomorrow.

_________________________________________________________________________________
10. Students / use / new tablets / next term.
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REPORTED SPEECH (STATEMENTS)
A Rephrase the following sentences.
1. Today Im going to buy one of my favourite books by Carl Sagan.
Ruth said that
______________________________________________________________________
2. Sara has never visited a spacecraft before.
Tim explained
______________________________________________________________________
3. This time I will ask for a trip in a space shuttle for my birthday.
Steve said
__________________________________________________________________________
4. My brother was offered a trip in a balloon.
Susan informed us
__________________________________________________________________
5. Last month we received a sample of stones from Mars.
An engineer from NASA said
_________________________________________________________
6. After spending 3 months in the International Space Station, Sergei is returning to Earth tomorrow.
He told the press ___________________________________________________________________

B Use the verbs in the box and report the following sentences.

apologised promised said (2x) told repeated explained (2x)

1. I dont like science fiction films.

Jack ___________________________________________________________________________
2. Im not going to spend my time with nonsense about aliens.
Peter __________________________________________________________________________
3. Im sorry I told you how the film ended, Susan!
Tom ___________________________________________________________________________
4. Yesterday my sister came here to see the eclipse of the sun.
Susan _________________________________________________________________________
5. The Universe is my place of work; I wont be unemployed!
Steve __________________________________________________________________________
6. I dont believe in aliens; Ive never seen War of the Worlds!
Sara __________________________________________________________________________
7. Space Cowboys benefits from the performance of four successful actors.
The critics ______________________________________________________________________
8. Clint Eastwood directs and also stars in the film.
Simon _________________________________________________________________________
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REPORTED SPEECH (QUESTIONS)

A Rephrase the following sentences.
1. Where did you buy your new i-Phone?
Ruth wanted to know __________________________________________
2. When will this gadget be available?
Tim asked Susan ______________________________________________
3. How many gadgets have been released this year?
Steve asked Marcia ___________________________________________
4. Do you intend to keep all your vinyl records?
Susan asked Tim
____________________________________________________________________
5. Did you shop for that cell phone online?
Peter wanted to know
_______________________________________________________________
6. What happened to the old typewriter which was in my office?
He wondered
_______________________________________________________________________

B Use the verbs in the box and report the following questions.

asked (2x) wondered (2x) questioned wanted to know (3x)

1. Who invented the phone?

The teacher ____________________________________________________________________
2. Do you have any information about the murder?
The detective ___________________________________________________________________

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3. Will it be your Xmas present?
Susan _________________________________________________________________________
4. How much did it cost?
Susan _________________________________________________________________________
5. What time was the spacecraft launched?
Tom __________________________________________________________________________
6. Why was it delayed?
Sara ___________________________________________________________________________
7. Who flew in Freedom 7, thus becoming the first American in space?
Peter __________________________________________________________________________
8. What are the positive sides of space exploration?
Tim ___________________________________________________________________________
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THIRD CONDITIONAL
A Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of the verb.
1. If Man hadnt studied the Universe,
a) we _______________ (remain) in complete
obscurity.
b) we _______________ (not know) about the
existence of other planets and galaxies.
c) we _______________ (not build) the International
Space Station.
d) we _______________ (not know) how big black
holes can get.

2. If NASA hadnt spent the governments money properly,

a) we _______________ (not send) men to the moon.
b) we _______________ (not see) space probes on Mars.
c) we _______________ (not be able) to travel in space.
d) we _______________ (not know) about the existence of water on Mars.

B Write sentences using the words provided and without changing the essential meaning.
1. He didnt pay 20 million dollars. Therefore he couldnt fly with Russian cosmonauts.
If he _______________________________________________________ with Russian
cosmonauts.
2. She didnt suffer from space sickness, so she enjoyed the weightless experience flight.
If she ________________________________________________ the weightless experience flight.
3. NASA invested a lot of time and money in exploring Mars, so they discovered water there.
If NASA _______________________________________________________________ water
there.
4. Spielberg heard about the SETI Project (Search for Extra-terrestrial Intelligence). It may have
inspired him to make ET.
Spielberg _____________________________________________________ about the SETI
Project.
5. American astronauts explored the moon. It was because the Apollo Program succeeded.
American astronauts _____________________________________________________ succeeded.
6. When Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon, he said it was a small step for a man and a giant leap
for mankind.
If Neil Armstrong _______________________________________________________ it was a
small step for a man and a giant leap for mankind.
7. The Hubble space telescope only revealed magnificent views of the universe because astronauts
were able to correct a defect in its optical system.
If astronauts ______________________________________________________, the Hubble space
telescope ____________________ magnificent views of the universe.
8. By not attempting manned spaceflight, the European Space Agency did not incur a lot of extra
expense and risk.
If ESA _________________________________________________ a lot of extra expense and
risk.
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PREPOSITIONS
A Fill in the blanks with at, in, on, or .
1. The Sports Programme starts _______________ 10 pm.
2. There is no good film on TV _______________ this evening.
3. I got an email from my friend in Australia _______________ my birthday.
4. I like to watch documentaries _______________ the weekend.
5. My father likes to listen to the radio _______________ the morning.
6. The Internet is used as a source of news _______________ every day.
7. _______________ 1876 the telephone was invented.
8. There is an interesting debate on TV _______________ Sunday afternoon.
9. _______________ Christmas there are always great films on TV.
10 There was a piece of news about Obama in Time magazine _______________ last month.

B Fill in: at, in or on.

1. _______________ a spring morning
2. _______________ the 25th of December
3. _______________ the 18th century
4. _______________ 1969
5. _______________ 6.30 am
6. _______________ midnight
7. _______________ Christmas Eve
8. _______________ the summer

C Write sentences with the phrases in B and the cues given below.
1. the film / start

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_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Christmas / celebrate
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. earthquake / destroy / Lisbon
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. Neil Armstrong / walk on the moon for the first time
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. the alarm clock / go off
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. my son/ still be online / yesterday
_________________________________________________________________________________
7. they / always sing / Christmas carols
_________________________________________________________________________________
8. I / go / for long walks
_________________________________________________________________________________
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THE PASSIVE
A Rephrase the following sentences.
1. Magazines make computer generated composites of celebrities.
Computer ______________________________________________________________________
2. Students chose magazines that told embarrassing stories about celebrities.
Magazines _____________________________________________________________________
3. Readers have sent comments using Facebook.
Comments _____________________________________________________________________
4. Reporters will cover the war 24 hours a day.
The war ________________________________________________________________________
5. Paparazzi chase celebrities.
Celebrities _____________________________________________________________________
6. Justin Biebers fans have spent a lot of money on magazines.
A lot of money ___________________________________________________________________

B Circle the corrrect option.

1. Time magazine is provided/provides its readers with interesting information.
2. Reporters support/are supported by the agencies they represent.
3. A lot of information is exchanged/exchanges through the Internet every day.
4. Last century many more newspapers were sold/sold.
5. Germany exports/is exported the Frankfurt Allgemein to other countries.
6. The journalist has told/has been told a lie by the demonstrators.
7. A new magazine will be published/will publish tomorrow.
8. Mark read/was read the news online yesterday.

C Rewrite the newpaper headlines as complete sentences.

1. Cristiano Ronaldo offered millions for transfer

_________________________________________________________________________________
2. No filming allowed in show

_________________________________________________________________________________
3. Planet being affected by global warming

_________________________________________________________________________________
4. Missile launched in Afghanistan

_________________________________________________________________________________
5. Bank robbed in Leeds

_________________________________________________________________________________
6. Forest fires fought now in Australia

_________________________________________________________________________________
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PASSIVE: DOUBLE OBJECT VERBS

A Change the structure. Follow the example.
E.g. A present was sent to him. He was sent a present.
1. An Internet contract was brought to us to sign.
_________________________________________________________________________________
2. Facebook comments about the Prime Minister were read to the viewers.
_________________________________________________________________________________
3. A new Internet device has been lent to me for a week.
_________________________________________________________________________________
4. A prize was given to the winner of the online contest.
_________________________________________________________________________________
5. Last Christmas a new computer was given to him.
_________________________________________________________________________________
6. Some letters will be sent to her next Tuesday.
_________________________________________________________________________________

B Complete the text with expressions from the box.

was promised
I cant forget my experience at that was sent
company. I (1)________________ this wasnt being paid
job by a friend of mine and I hadnt been given
(2)________________ that I had to
had never been shown
manage the shopping online
department. I needed some assistants, was offered
so I (3)________________ three men was told
by the human resources. I would be given

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(4)__________________ that I

(5)________________ all the help I

needed.
C Complete these sentences as you wish as
However, things went wrong and two
months later I (6)__________ for my
work. The excuse the boss gave to me
was that he (7)_____________ my
credentials and he (8)_________ my
certificate.
I couldnt believe what I was hearing!
What a bunch of lies! It was really an
awful experience!
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long as they make sense.
1. My father ______________________ for
his birthday.
2. I have seldom been given ______________
____________.
3. The winner of the match was given
________________________.
4. The secretary ____________________ to
send the applications by email.
5. The police ____________________ some
information by the neighbours.
6. The children ____________________
some stories by their grandmother.
EXPRESSING REASON, CAUSE AND RESULT
A Write the letter of the best word or phrase in the gap in the sentence.

1. Facebook is _____ popular that even politicians have their own pages.
a) since b) as c) so
2. Users must use social networks carefully _____ their privacy can be invaded.
a) so b) as c) due to
3. _____ his cybercrime, Mark got six-months academic probation.
a) Because b) For c) As
4. Some people are unwise, _________ they reveal too much about themselves on Facebook.
a) owing to b) because c) so
5. Some cybercrimes happen __________ Internet users carelessness.
a) because of b) because c) since
6. Social networks can bring about happy reunions ___________ people can find missing relatives and
friends online.
a) because b) on account of c) because of

B Complete each sentence with the most suitable word or phrase in the box. Apart from
Because/because, use each item only once.

as because because(2x) because of being due to

owing to since the reason

(1)_____________ an Internet genius, Mark studied Computer Science at Harvard University.

(2)_____________ his expertise in computer programs, he easily hacked into Harvards database. Mark
was able to invent Facebook (3) _____________ he had previously created an on-campus website
called Facemash. (4) _____________ refusing to share the credit for the idea, Mark deeply offended
some of those who had worked with him. Lets imagine their reunion.
Why are you so angry with me?
(5) _____________ you cheated us out of our fair share of the fame and profits.
Nonsense. My success is entirely (6) _____________ my own brilliance and hard work.
Yeah, and modesty. (7) _____________ youve got so many new Facebook friends, why dont you
look happy?
(8) ________________ he looks miserable is that hes lost all
his old friends!
Hey, just (9) _____________ Im rich and successful and youre
poor and envious, it doesnt give you the right to pull my
character to pieces!
OK, but (10) _____________ youre a billionaire and were poor
and hungry, why dont you invite us out to dinner? Then we can
go on criticising you in the restaurant!
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WISH + PAST SIMPLE

A Laurence is in trouble. Some hackers stole his personal data and are using them to commit
crimes and even to withdraw money from the bank. Put the beginnings and endings together
using I wish + past simple.
beginnings ends
(can solve) this huge problem the hackers.
the police (find) used in crimes.
the Internet (be) who could help me.
my personal data (not be/being) immediately.
I (can recover) my identity safer.
I (know) more people so as not to feel so insecure.

1. ____________________________________________________________________________________
2. ____________________________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________________________________________________________________
6. ____________________________________________________________________________________

B Complete the following sentences beginning as indicated below.

1. I dont like the fact that there are dangerous people online.
I wish _____________________ dangerous people online.
2. Id like my computer to be safer.
I wish my computer _________________________
3. Im sorry you arent mature enough to chat online.

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I wish you _____________________ to chat online.
4. I regret that we still have to chat on the Internet but cant meet face to face.
I wish we ______________ on the Internet ________________ face to face.
5. Im sorry you dont understand anything about chatting safely.
I wish you ________________________ about chatting safely.
6. My children give personal data through the Net. It worries me.
I wish my children ______________ personal data through the Net.
7. Im unable to warn teenagers about cyber dangers.
I wish I _______________ to warn teenagers about cyber dangers.
8. I think they ought to pay more attention to the situation.
I wish they _________________ more attention to the situation.
9. Id like people to be able to help victims of cybercrime.
I wish people _______________ to help victims of cybercrime.
10. Id love to have a Facebook account.
I wish I ____________ a Facebook account.
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