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UNIVERSIDAD POLITÉCNICA DEL GOLFO DE MÉXICO

“Ciencia y Tecnología que transforman”


FACILITADORA: M.C.E. NIDIA ANDRADE TEJEDA. DIAGNOSTIC EXAM

STUDENT: _______________________________________________ DATE: ________

• COMPLETE WITH THE FORMS OF THE VERB TO BE


1. My name ______James.
2. Mary __________ the secretary.
3. John and Lucy ______________at school.
4. I _____________ a student.

• COMPLETE WITH A OR AN
_____ apple _______hamburger
______ hamster _______ English name
_______ English book _______dog
______ Overhead projector _______folder

• WRITE QUESTIONS TO COMPLETE THE INTERVIEW

LINDA: _______________________________________________?
JACQUES: Jacques

LINDA: ________________________________________________?
JACQUES: J-a-c-q-u-e-s

LINDA: ________________________________________________?
JACQUES: Dupont

LINDA: ________________________________________________?
JACQUES: I’m 24

LINDA: ________________________________________________?
JACQUES: Paris, France

LINDA: ________________________________________________?
JACQUES: It’s 147 Blanc Boulevard

LINDA: ________________________________________________?
JACQUES: It’s 142-8571

• Complete the next sentences adding –s or –es if it is necessary.


1. Tom watch______ TV everyday. 4. Emily work______ in a bank.
2. We walk______ in the park. 5. He do______ his homework.
3. I pay______ attention to the 6. Luisa and Luis play______
class. together.
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“Ciencia y Tecnología que transforman”
FACILITADORA: M.C.E. NIDIA ANDRADE TEJEDA. DIAGNOSTIC EXAM

• Read the next text and write True or False.

What do you do on the weekend?


Marco, Lima Peru.
On the weekend, I don’t do anything special – I relax. On Saturday
morning, I wake up late. In the evening I go out with my girlfriend. We go
to the movies or go out for dinner. On Sunday I spend time with my family.
We have a big meal together in the afternoon.

Hee Jin, Melbourne Australia


What do I do? Well, I work on Saturday from 9:00 to 1:00 in an office.
After work I go shopping for a couple of hours. Saturday night is usually
“girls’ night out”. I go out with my friends to the club. On Sunday, I work
out at the gym or go to a movie.

Ali, Seattle, Washington USA


I’m from Saudi Arabia, and in my country the weekend is on Thursday
and Friday. Back home I spend my time with my family. Now I am a university
student in the United States. Things are different. On Saturday I take a
trip somewhere. Sometimes, I see different places in this city with my
friends or by myself. On Sunday, I study. I am an engineering student, and
I have a lot of homework!

1. Marco sleeps late on Saturday evening. __________


2. Ali is from Seattle. __________
3. Hee Jin goes out with her friends to the club. __________
4. Marco spends time with his family. __________
5. Ali is a university student in Saudi Arabia __________
6. Hee Jin works in an office from 1:00 to 9:00 __________

• Circle the correct answer. • Write the plural of the next


1. I want to buy this / these book. singular words. (_____/20)
2. That / those taxi is free. tomato bus
3. She are / is beautiful. ____________ ______________
4. Is / are Felipe and Luis good match family
friends? _____________ ____________
5. His / her name is Paco kiss box
6. They have a new ball. That is our _______________ ______________
/ their ball. wish• Write there isbookor there are
7. This / these sandwiches are or their negative
______________ form.
_____________
delicious. man 1. _____________ six
wife banks.
8. Those / that questions are 2. _____________ a theatre
______________ ______________
difficult. 3. _____________ many tourists
4. _____________ any museums
9. Lucy has a cat. Its / her name is Snowball.
10. My family and I aren’t / ‘m not in 5. _____________ some cars in
Mexico.
the town.
11. Does / is she study hard?
12. We doesn’t / don’t work everyday
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Diagnostic Test
Name: ___________________________________________________ Group: ______ Date: ______________

I. Complete the next sentences adding –s or –es if it is necessary.


1. Tom watch______ TV everyday. 4. Emily work______ in a bank.
2. We walk______ in the park. 5. He do______ his homework.
3. I pay______ attention to the class. 6. Luisa and Luis play______ together.

II. Read the next text and write True or False.

What do you do on the weekend?


Marco, Lima Peru.
On the weekend, I don’t do anything special – I relax. On Saturday morning, I wake up late. In the evening I go
out with my girlfriend. We go to the movies or go out for dinner. On Sunday I spend time with my family. We have a big
meal together in the afternoon.

Hee Jin, Melbourne Australia


What do I do? Well, I work on Saturday from 9:00 to 1:00 in an office. After work I go shopping for a
couple of hours. Saturday night is usually “girls’ night out”. I go out with my friends to the club. On Sunday, I
work out at the gym or go to a movie.

Ali, Seattle, Washington USA


I’m from Saudi Arabia, and in my country the weekend is on Thursday and Friday. Back home I spend my
time with my family. Now I am a university student in the United States. Things are different. On Saturday I take
a trip somewhere. Sometimes, I see different places in this city with my friends or by myself. On Sunday, I study.
I am an engineering student, and I have a lot of homework!

1. Marco sleeps late on Saturday evening. __________


2. Ali is from Seattle. __________
3. Hee Jin goes out with her friends to the club. __________
4. Marco spends time with his family. __________
5. Ali is a university student in Saudi Arabia __________
6. Hee Jin works in an office from 1:00 to 9:00 __________

III. Circle the correct answer. IV. Write the plural of the next singular words.
1. I want to buy this / these book. (_____/20)
tomato ____________ bus ______________
2. That / those taxi is free. match _____________ family ____________
3. She are / is beautiful. kiss _______________ box ______________
wish ______________ book _____________
4. Is / are Felipe and Luis good friends? man ______________ wife ______________
5. His / her name is Paco
6. They have a new ball. That is our / their ball.
7. This / these sandwiches are delicious. V. Write there is or there are or their negative
8. Those / that questions are difficult. form.
1. _____________ six banks.
9. Lucy has a cat. Its / her name is Snowball. 2. _____________ a theatre
10. My family and I aren’t / ‘m not in Mexico. 3. _____________ many tourists
4. _____________ any museums
11. Does / is she study hard? 5. _____________ some cars in the town.
12. We doesn’t / don’t work everyday.
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Diagnostic Test
Name: ___________________________________________________ Group: ______ Date: ______________

I. Complete the next sentences adding –s or –es if it is necessary.


1. Tom watch______ TV every day. 4. Emily work______ in a bank.
2. We walk______ in the park. 5. He do______ his homework.
3. I pay______ attention to the class. 6. Luisa and Luis play______ together.

II. Read the next text and write True or False.

What do you do on the weekend?


Marco, Lima Peru.
On the weekend, I don’t do anything special – I relax. On Saturday morning, I wake up late. In the evening I go
out with my girlfriend. We go to the movies or go out for dinner. On Sunday I spend time with my family. We have a big
meal together in the afternoon.

Hee Jin, Melbourne Australia


What do I do? Well, I work on Saturday from 9:00 to 1:00 in an office. After work I go shopping for a
couple of hours. Saturday night is usually “girls’ night out”. I go out with my friends to the club. On Sunday, I
work out at the gym or go to a movie.

Ali, Seattle, Washington USA


I’m from Saudi Arabia, and in my country the weekend is on Thursday and Friday. Back home I spend my
time with my family. Now I am a university student in the United States. Things are different. On Saturday I take
a trip somewhere. Sometimes, I see different places in this city with my friends or by myself. On Sunday, I study.
I am an engineering student, and I have a lot of homework!

1. Marco sleeps late on Saturday evening. __________


2. Ali is from Seattle. __________
3. Hee Jin goes out with her friends to the club. __________
4. Marco spends time with his family. __________
5. Ali is a university student in Saudi Arabia __________
6. Hee Jin works in an office from 1:00 to 9:00 __________

III. Circle the correct answer. IV. Write the plural of the next singular words.
1. I want to buy this / these book. (_____/20)
tomato ____________ bus ______________
2. That / those taxi is free. match _____________ family ____________
3. She are / is beautiful. kiss _______________ box ______________
wish ______________ book _____________
4. Is / are Felipe and Luis good friends? man ______________ wife ______________
5. His / her name is Paco
6. They have a new ball. That is our / their ball.
7. This / these sandwiches are delicious. V. Write there is or there are or their negative
8. Those / that questions are difficult. form.
1. _____________ six banks.
9. Lucy has a cat. Its / her name is Snowball. 2. _____________ a theatre
10. My family and I aren’t / ‘m not in Mexico. 3. _____________ many tourists
4. _____________ any museums
11. Does / is she study hard? 5. _____________ some cars in the town.
12. We doesn’t / don’t work everyday.
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Diagnostic Test
Name: ___________________________________________________ Group: ______ Date: ______________

I. Complete the next sentences adding –s or –es if it is necessary.


1. Tom watch______ TV everyday. 4. Emily work______ in a bank.
2. We walk______ in the park. 5. He do______ his homework.
3. I pay______ attention to the class. 6. Luisa and Luis play______ together.

II. Read the next text and write True or False.

What do you do on the weekend?


Marco, Lima Peru.
On the weekend, I don’t do anything special – I relax. On Saturday morning, I wake up late. In the evening I go
out with my girlfriend. We go to the movies or go out for dinner. On Sunday I spend time with my family. We have a big
meal together in the afternoon.

Hee Jin, Melbourne Australia


What do I do? Well, I work on Saturday from 9:00 to 1:00 in an office. After work I go shopping for a
couple of hours. Saturday night is usually “girls’ night out”. I go out with my friends to the club. On Sunday, I
work out at the gym or go to a movie.

Ali, Seattle, Washington USA


I’m from Saudi Arabia, and in my country the weekend is on Thursday and Friday. Back home I spend my
time with my family. Now I am a university student in the United States. Things are different. On Saturday I take
a trip somewhere. Sometimes, I see different places in this city with my friends or by myself. On Sunday, I study.
I am an engineering student, and I have a lot of homework!

1. Marco sleeps late on Saturday evening. __________


2. Ali is from Seattle. __________
3. Hee Jin goes out with her friends to the club. __________
4. Marco spends time with his family. __________
5. Ali is a university student in Saudi Arabia __________
6. Hee Jin works in an office from 1:00 to 9:00 __________

III. Circle the correct answer. IV. Write the plural of the next singular words.
1. I want to buy this / these book. (_____/20)
tomato ____________ bus ______________
2. That / those taxi is free. match _____________ family ____________
3. She are / is beautiful. kiss _______________ box ______________
wish ______________ book _____________
4. Is / are Felipe and Luis good friends? man ______________ wife ______________
5. His / her name is Paco
6. They have a new ball. That is our / their ball.
7. This / these sandwiches are delicious. V. Write there is or there are or their negative
8. Those / that questions are difficult. form.
1. _____________ six banks.
9. Lucy has a cat. Its / her name is Snowball. 2. _____________ a theatre
10. My family and I aren’t / ‘m not in Mexico. 3. _____________ many tourists
4. _____________ any museums
11. Does / is she study hard? 5. _____________ some cars in the town.
12. We doesn’t / don’t work everyday.
WHOSE
8- Whose pen is this?
It's ______________________ (Paul).

9- Whose dog is that?


It's ___________________ (we).

10. Whose computer is that?


It's ________________(the kids).

11. Whose car is this?


It's _______________ (Laura).

12. Whose book is that?


It's ________________(I).

13. Whose glasses are these?


They're _______________(Harry).

14. Whose dictionary is this?


It's _________________(you).
7. ________________________________________ water in the water tray.
8. _________________________________________crayons near the window.
09. ________________________________________ 5 red cushions on the floor.
10. _________________________________________painting on the easel.
11. ________________________________________big window in the play corner.
12. _______________________________________toys on the table.

he Possessive Case - 1
Exercise created by Tereza Neves
Fill in all the gaps, then press "Check" to check your answers. Press the
"Hint" button to get a free letter. Note that you will lose points if you ask for
hints!
Fill in the gaps with a form of the verb to be and the possessive
form of a noun, so that the sentences on the right mean the same as
the ones on the left. Number 1 is already done for you:
1. This backpack belongs to Jeremy. This backpack is Jeremy's.
2. That bicycle belongs to Rebecca. That bicycle .
3. This watch belongs to my father. This watch.
4. That car belongs to the plumber. That car.
5. Those glasses belong to Mrs.
Those glasses .
Jackson.
6. That house belongs to my
That house.
grandparents.
7. These suitcases belong to
These suitcases.
Matthew.
8. This camera belongs to our
This camera.
friends.
9. These books belong to the
These books.
teacher.
10.These books belong to the
These books.
teachers.
11. These gloves belong to the
These gloves .
gardener.
12. That calculator belongs to
That calculator .
Samantha.
Check Hint
http://www.prof2000.pt/users/tereza_n/possessive_1.htm
Choose the correct word
Q1 - You shouldn't do it like that, do it ____ way.
this
that
these
those

Q2 - Take one of _____ books from that pile.


this
those
these

Q3 - Everyone does it _____ days.


this
that
these
those

Q4 - Everyone did it in _____ days.


this
that
these
those

Q5 - If ____ class doesn't stop making so much noise, I'm going to go and tell
them to shut up.
this
that
these
those

Q6 - Can you see what _____ car's registration is? It's too far away for me.
this
that
these
those

Q7 - I'm leaving ____ Tuesday.


this
that
these
those

Q8 - I spoke to her a few hours ago- at the meeting _____ morning.


this
that
these
those

Q9 - The flat we looked at today was better than ____ two we saw at the
weekend.
this
that
these
those

Q10 - 'Waiter, I think ____ wine is off.'


this
that
these
those
Test 2- Indefinite Pronouns
GROUP 1
1. Complete the sentences. Use something, someone, anything or
anyone.

1. I have ___ in my pocket.


2. Do you have ___ in your pocket?
3. Alice didn’t buy ___ when she went shopping.
4. My roommate is speaking to ___ on the phone.
5. Jane gave me ___ for my birthday.
6. Paul didn’t give me ___ for my birthday.
7. My brother is sitting at his desk. He’s writing a letter to ___.
8. Did you buy ___ when you went shopping?
9. The hall is empty. I don’t see __.
10.Did you talk to Tom on the phone last night?
No, I didn’t talk to ___.
11.“Where’s your bicycle?” “___ stole it.”
12. I didn’t do ___ last weekend, I stayed at home.

2. Choose the right word from the list to complete the following
sentences.

All, all the, any, anybody, anything, anywhere, both, each, either,
every, everybody, neither, no, nobody, none, nothing, some

1. There isn’t ___ bread left. Do you want me to get you ___?
2. Won’t you have ___ more tea?
3. Was there ___ interesting on the 8 o’clock news? – No, ___ at all.
4. I’m starving. I haven’t had ___ to eat since breakfast.
5. ___ was cheering and laughing when they heard that they’d won
the world championship.
6. ___could do that if they tried hard enough.
7. Accidents can happen ___ - even in hospitals.
8. ___men are created equal.
9. ___pupils in my class are looking forward to our trip to France.
10. I don’t know who to believe. ___ of them gave me a different
version of what happened.
11. The doctor looked very serious. Obviously there was___ hope at
all.
12. Please take my advice and stay here. ___ asked your advice.
13. How much did your moped cost you?- ___ - it was a birthday
present.
14. Many solutions have been offered, but ___ of them is
satisfactory.
15. Jane and Doris had an accident and they ___ had to be treated
in hospital.
16. Have you seen Anna and Maria recently?- No, I haven’t seen ___
of them.
17. Which of the two umbrellas are you going to buy?- __, I’m
afraid. They’re too expensive.

3. Insert some or any, making the appropriete compounds if


necessary.

1. Scarcely ___ one was wearing a dinner jacket.


2. ___one who believes what Jack says is a fool.
3. She put her handbag down ___ where and now she can’t find it.
4. Will you have ___ pudding or ___ fruit?
5. Haven’t you got ___ friends in Rome? I feel sure you mentioned
them once.
6. Haven’t you got ___ friends here? You should join a club and get to
know people.
7. I see you haven’t __ maps. Would you like to borrow ___ of mine?
8. ___ one can tell you how to get there.
9. Come and have supper with us if you aren’t doing ___ thing
tonight.
10. I ___how imagined the house would be much larger.
11. All the salaries are being paid much later now; it’s __- thing to
do with the computer.
12. She lives ___where in France now.
13. You can’t expect ___student to solve the problem. It requires a
mathematician.
14. He’s not very well known here but he’s ___one in his own
country.
15. Where will you sit?- ___where will do.
16. Is there___one moving about downstairs? I heard ___thing
falling.
17. Is there__-one living in that house? It looks deserted.
18. Would you like ___thing to drink? There’s ___very good beer in
the fridge.
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STUDENT: _________________________________________________ 17-02-2010

VOCABULARY PART

A- WRITE IN ENGLISH B-WRITE THE PLURAL FORM


1. Buenas noches _________________________ 1- person _______________________
2. Adiós ___________________________________ 2-woman ______________________
3. Hola ____________________________________ 3-foot __________________________
4. ¿Como estas? ___________________________ 4-child __________________________
5. Tengas buen fin de semana 5- fish ___________________________
___________________________________________ 6-tooth ___________________________
6. ¿Puedo entrar? 7-beach _________________________
___________________________________________ 8-fox ______________________________
9-umbrella _______________________
10- dress _________________________
GRAMMAR PART

LOOK AT THE PICTURE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS

1-Where is the fireplace? _________________________________________________

2-Where are the cushions? ________________________________________________

3-Where is the vase? _____________________________________________________

4-Where is the armchair? __________________________________________________

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COMPLETE WITH THERE IS-THERE ARE-THERE ISN’T /AREN’T – SOME- ANY- A-AN

1- ____________________________________________carpets on the floor.


2. ______________________________________________window on the right.
3. __________________________________________ chairs around the table.
4. ___________________________________________children in the classroom.
5. _____________________________________________bike near the play corner.
6. _________________________________________ books on the shelf.

COMPLETE WITH THIS-THAT- THESE-THOSE


1 - You shouldn't do it like that, do it _______________________ way.
2- Take one of ____________________________books from that pile.
3- If _______________class doesn't stop making so much noise, I'm going to go and tell them to
shut up.
4- Can you see what __________________ ________car's registration is? It's too far away for me.
5 - I'm leaving ______________________________ Tuesday.
WHAT TIME IS IT? Write the time in letters.

_________________________________ _______________________________

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_______________________________________ _ _________________

COMPLETE THE POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS THAT CORRRESPONDS TO EACH


PERSON IN PARENTHESES
1. Whose pen is this? 4. Whose book is that?
It's ______________________ (Paul). It's ________________(I).

2. Whose dog is that? 5. Whose album is this?


It's ___________________ (we). It's _________________(they).

3. Whose computer is that? 6. Whose car is this?


It's ________________(the kids). It's _______________ (Laura).

REWRITE THE SENTENCES USING POSSESSIVE CASE


1. This backpack belongs to Jeremy. ______________________________________________________________
2. That bicycle belongs to Rebecca. ______________________________________________________________
3. This watch belongs to my father. _______________________________________________________________
4. That car belongs to the plumber. _______________________________________________________________
5. Those glasses belong to Mrs. Jackson. _________________________________________________________
6. That house belongs to my grandparents. _____________________________________________________

READING COMPREHENSION. Read and write T for True or F for FALSE

HOW MANY NAMES FOR FAMILY MEMBERS?


Mum, Mom, Mummy, Mommy, Mama or Ma?
These are all names for mother and they are all common is spoken language.
Mother is more common in written language. Mum and Mummy are British English
and Mom, Mommy, Mama and Ma are American English. Mummy and Mommy are
names children use.
Dad, Daddy, Papa, Pappy, Pop or Old man?
There are lots of words for father, too. Daddy is also a name children use. Papa,
Pappy and Pop are American English and they are old-fashioned. Old man is both
American and British, and it can also mean husband.

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Grandma, Granny, Gran, Nan or Nanna? -Grandpa, Granddad, Gramps or


Grandpappy?
Grandparents have got lots of different names, too. Grandmother and
grandfather are usually written language. Children have usually got four
grandparents, so it is common to have a Grandpa and a Granddad, so there’s no
confusion. Also, some grandparents are grandparents are Grandpa John or Granny
Ruth, so they are different. In the USA, many children have got parents from different
countries. In this case, it is common for them to have an Abuelo and an Abuela
(Spanish) or an Opa and Oma (Dutch).

1. Mommy is usually spoken English. ______________


2. Children usually call their father Daddy _______________
3. Old man is a father and a husband ________________
4. A child’s father’s father is called Grandpa _______________
5. Opa is Spanish for grandfather. _______________________

LISTENING PART. Listen and tick the correct number (track20,21)

1- 15 ________ 50 _____________
2- 17_________ 70 _____________
3- 13 __________ 30 ____________
4- 18 __________ 80 ___________
5- 19 ___________ 90 ___________

WRITING PART- Write about your family. It’s important to mention personal
information in each member you mention.

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STUDENT: ____________________________________________________________24-FEB-2010

VOCABULARY PART:

A) Write the plural form

Child Mouse
Woman Money
Foot Apple
Tooth Lady
Fish Life

GRAMMAR PART:

A) Complete the sentences with there is-there are- there isn’t/aren’t-


some- any- a- an

1. ________________________________________ water in the water tray.


2. _________________________________________crayons near the window.
3. ________________________________________ 5 red cushions on the floor.
4. _________________________________________painting on the easel.
5. ________________________________________big window in the play corner.
6. _______________________________________toys on the table.

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B) Look at the picture and answer the questions

1. Where are the chairs? ___________________________________________


2. Where are the toys? ____________________________________________
3. Where are the books? ___________________________________________
4. Where is the water tray? _________________________________________

Rewrite the sentences using possessive case

1. That house belongs to my grandparents. _______________________________


2. These suitcases belong to Matthew. ___________________________________
3. This camera belongs to our friends. ___________________________________
4. Those books belong to the teacher. ___________________________________

Complete the possessive pronouns that corresponds to each person in


parentheses

1. Whose glasses are these? 3- Whose sweater is this?


They're _______________(Harry). It’s ______________ (I)

2. Whose dictionary is this? 4. Whose pants are those?


It's _________________(you).
They’re ____________ (she)

Write the time

____________________ _______________________

___________________ _________________________

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READING COMPREHENSION. Read and answer the questions below

My Friend Peter

My friend's name is Peter. Peter is from Amsterdam, in Holland. He is Dutch. He


is married and has two children. His wife, Jane, is American. She is from Boston in The
United States. Her family is still in Boston, but she now works and lives with Peter in
Milan. They speak English, Dutch, German and Italian! Their children are pupils at a
local primary school. The children go to school with other children from all over the
world. Flora, their daughter, has friends from France, Switzerland, Austria and
Sweden. Hans, their son, goes to school with students from South Africa, Portugal,
Spain and Canada. Of course, there are many children from Italy. Imagine, French,
Swiss, Austrian, Swedish, South African, American, Italian, Spanish and Canadian
children all learning together in Italy!

1. Where is Peter from? ______________________________________________

2. Where is his wife from? ____________________________________________

3. Where are they now? ______________________________________________

4. Where is her family? _______________________________________________

5. What are the children's names? _______________________________________

LISTENING PART. Listen to five people spelling their names and circle a, b or c
(track7)

1- a) Adrian b)Adrianne c)Adrienne

2- a)Robinson b)Robson c)Robenson

3- a)Kathrine b)Kathrin c)Catherine

4 -a)Arnaldo b)Arnoldo c)Arnold

5- a)Mahoni b)Mahoney c)Mohony

WRITING PART. Write about you and your family (mention personal information)
120 words.

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STUDENT: _________________________________________________________March 3rd, 2010

VOCABULARY PART.

WRITE IN ENGLISH THE FOLLOWING PHRASES AND THE PLURAL FORM

1- Hola-__________________________________ 1-potato ____________________


2- Adios-_________________________________ 2-fireman _________________
3-Nos vemos mañana-__________________ 3-sheep ____________________
4-Buenas tardes-_______________________ 4-river _____________________
5-¿Como estas?__________________________ 5-wife ______________________

GRAMMAR PART

OBSERVE THE PICTURE AND COMPLETE THE SENTENCES BY USING THERE IS/ARE –
SOME- ANY- A- AN

1. ______________________ people in the street.

2. ____________________cinema on the right.

3. _______________________internet café on the left.

4. ____________________ rivers running through the town centre

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COMPLETE WITH THE CORRECT PREPOSITION OF PLACE

1-The pen is ___________ the notebook.

2-The panda is ______________ the lamps.

3-The red ball is _______________the dog.

REWRITE THE SENTENCES USING THE GENITIVE CASE

1. The skirts of the women are white.


____________________________________________________
2. The tail of the horse is not short.
_____________________________________________________
3. The offices of the doctors are beautiful.
_____________________________________________________
4. The books of the students are new.
______________________________________________________

CHANGE THESE SENTENCES BY USING A POSSESSIVE PRONOUN IN PLACE OF THE


WORDS IN BOLD.

1.This is my bicycle and that is your bicycle.


_____________________________________________
2.Are these your shoes or her shoes?
______________________________________________
3.These are our bats. Those are their bats
__________________________________________

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WRITE THE TIME

1- ________________________ 2- ____________________

READING COMPREHENSION. CHOOSE THE CORRECT ANSWER BASED ON THE READING

My Office
Like most offices, my office is a place where I can concentrate on my work and feel
comfortable at the same time. Of course, I have all the necessary equipment on my desk. I
have the telephone next to the fax machine on the right side of my desk. My computer is in
the center of my desk with the monitor directly in front of me. I have a comfortable office
chair to sit on and some pictures of my family between the computer and the telephone. In
order to help me read, I also have a lamp near my computer which I use in the evening if I
work late. There is plenty of paper in one of the cabinet drawers. There are also staples
and a stapler, paper clips, highlighters, pens and erasers in the other drawer. In the room,
there is a comfortable armchair and a sofa to sit on. I also have a low table in front of the
sofa on which there are some industry magazines.

What do I need to do in my office?


A) relax B) concentrate C) study D) read magazines

2. Which piece of equipment do I NOT have on my desk?


A) fax B) computer C) lamp D) photocopier

3. Where are the pictures of my family located?


A) on the wall B) next to the lamp C) between the computer and the telephone D) near the
fax

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4. I use the lamp to read


A) all day B) never C) in the morning D) in the evening

5. Where do I keep the paperclips?


A) on the desk B) next to the lamp C) in a cabinet drawer D) next to the telephone

6. What do I keep on the table in front of the sofa?


A) company reports B) fashion magazines C) books D) industry magazines

LISTENING. LISTEN AND UNDERLINE THE CORRECT ANSWER

NAME: DAN JONES


DON JONES
PHONE NUMBER: 020 8762 9940
020 8762 9140
E-MAIL: djones44@gmail.com
djones44@gmail.co.uk

WRITING PART. WRITE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION AND TALK ABOUT YOUR
BEST FRIEND

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EVIDENCIA DE CONOCIMIENTO 3ra oportunidad

STUDENT: _________________________________________________________ 22-ABRIL-2010

• WRITE THE PLURAL


1- person _____________ 2- beach __________________ 3- day _______________

• OBSERVE THE PICTURE AND COMPLETE THE SENTENCES BY USING ANY-SOME- THERE IS- THERE ARE-
THERE ISN’T- THERE AREN’T- A- AN

1- ____________________________________________carpets on the floor.


2. ______________________________________________window on the right.
3. ___________________________________________children in the classroom.
4. _____________________________________________bike near the play corner.

• WHAT TIME IS IT? Write the time in letters.

_________________________________ _______________________________

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• CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWER TO THE QUESTIONS

1-This computer belongs to Jane. It's ... 2-Whose bicycle is this?

? Jane's computer. ? It's James'.

? the computer of Jane. ? It's Jame's.

? Janes' computer. ? It's James's.

LISTENING
LITEN TO 3 SHORT DIALOGUES AND CHOOSE a or b (track 17)
1-Kevin and Gordon are: a)flatmates b)neighbours
2-Mark and Ellie are: a)friends b)colleagues
3-Linda and Emma are: a)teachers b)classmates

READING COMPREHENSION. READ AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS


WHO IS EDNA TURNBLAND?
Hairspray is a film about a girl called Tracy Turnbland. Tracy is chubby but she’s a great dancer. In
the film, John Travolta plays Edna Turnbland, Tracy’s mother. Of course, he is very different. Edna is
overweight and she’s got medium-length hair. In real life, Travolta isn’t overweight and he’s got short
dark hair. Also, Travolta’s eyes are blue, but in the film Edna’s got brown eyes. It is a big different!
1- who’s Edna Turnbland? ________________________________________________________________
2-Who plays Edna Turnbland? ___________________________________________________________
3-What does Tracy do? ____________________________________________________________________
4- Is Tracy slim? ___________________________________________________________________________

COMPOSITION
WRITE YOUR PERSONAL INFORMATION

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