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CUADERNO DE RECUPERACION DE PENDIENTES. INGLES (Alumnado de 2° Bachiller con 1° Pendiente) Jae HR AKCAHHSHHHEHOHKHHHOHHSHEPHOSCSHSLCIBEHTUS Grammar 4. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous. 1 sackie* {not come} to work today because she? eel) wel She? (Giay) at home because she : (not want) anyone to get il W Rachel __ (tink) about building ‘an extra room onto her house Her oldest son is fifteen years old and he * 7 {not understand} why he ? {share} aa room with his younger brother 1H Lwonder how much that old bike cost) It" (not look} new but 1! (not mind) ANIL _ (want) isa bike IV The whole family "= (watch) that sly reality TV programme tonight Right now they _ (eat) avery quick inne, 50 thay won't miss it Even my litle sister (help) to clear the dishes Vo Mum * laste) the curty right now She always - (taste) the food to make sure it” (not need) more salt or pepper 2. Match | toIl to form sentences. Then write S if the verb refers to a state and A if the verb refers to an action. ' 1 We think 2 We're thinking 3. They appear 4. Heis weighing 5 That cake smells 6 The suitcase weighs 7 He seems 8 He wants n a on television every evening b very tired today ¢ dalicious d to leave right away 100 much to take on the aeroplane £ about where to go tonight 4g his luggage to make sure its not too heavy h your idea is great Name 3. Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous. drive © not want » know ® study © promise ¢ take hope # love ¢ write ® plan ® think » collect want © not earn ° work 1 often for the local newspaper | much money, but | my work At the ‘moment, | information for an artice about students who left our school and abroad today IN My father usually to work, bout today he the bus, since the carisin the garage The mechanic twill be ready tomorow My father that the mechanic is right He" = ‘to be without his car again IIL This year Ronny and Sandra "* French at school. They how to speak English and Russian Ronny tobe a language teacher to travel We that their dreams come true and Sandia * 4, Rewrite the following sentences using the verbs in brackets. Make any necessary changes. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. 1 This book is mine (belong) 2 There are a lot of mistakes inthis essay (contain) 3. The doctor is busy with a patient now (see) 4 What's so funny, Kate? (laugh) 5 What's his present address? (lve) 5. Complete the sentences. Use the Present Simple or Present Continuous. 1. Inthe mornings, 1 7 2 On Sunday, people usually __ Het 3. My fiends ere busy this weekend They 4. think that at the moment, most of my friends 5. Everyone knows that famous people 135, wedded SOPH HAPVSFTHISICIGHTHDHHDYH ae vw IGBABdASB Lg 2 Extension Grammar 1. Complete the dialogue with the time expressions below. There may be more than one correct answer, after « by the time + already + when © while last night Myra: How was the concert! __ Tesry: It was amazing, but? | was walking to get the bus home, | started 10 feel realy il In fact, Iwas in terible pain ¥______tgot to the bus station Myre: What made you so il? ery: Well, | began to feel strange I had eaten a hot dog at the concert The truth isthat thad > _ eaten two ice creams ‘Myra: So how did you get home from the station? Terry: My mum came to pick me up ©. she arrived, | could barely walk 2. Arrange the words in the correct order to form sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs. 1 begin / when / enter / room /the / Gary/the / music 2. burn/his/ cook / while / he/ dinner / hand / Alec / 3 ight sister the / my / ar rturn Tat /? 4. concert/ begin the /by the time /we already artive / 3. Rewrite the sentences with the words in brackets. Use the Past Simple, Past Continuous or Past Perfect Simple. Make any necessary changes. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. | He finished his homework Then he phoned me (often 2 The reporter arrived late so he missed the beginning of the speech (By the time) 3. During our argument, the dog ran out of the house (while) 4 I didn’t know that you and Bill met last week (already) 5. We had started to discuss the issues before the teacher artived (when) Name 4. Complete the extract from After Twenty Years by O. Henry with the verbs in brackets. Use the ast Simple, Past Continuous or Past Perfect Simple. Jimmy * (not see) his old friend, Bob, for more than 20 years when one day, he? _———-—--(teceiva} a cal from him They? on (attange) to meat infront of Bills Café on the main street Jimmy! (lock forward to} meeting him again. Things (change) since his last meeting with Bob ~ Srey ‘was now a policeman That night, before he enter the nature reserve | know everyone * annem VERY excited by the breathtaking views of lakes and forests By the end of the month, | the plans I'm so excited My cousin from Calforia® with her son Other relatives? —.frorn faraway places tke Perv and Chine. Hopeful. we a great time together 6. Arrange the words in the correct order to form sentences, Use the correct future tense. There may be more than one correct answer. 1. tomorrow / ask / history /1/ teacher / the / 2. year/the J we/to / house / next / paint / 3. have/time /vihen / help /to/ me fyou/? 4 deliver /6 o'clock / newspapers / he/ the /all/by / next / rehearse / from / we / Monday afternoon / 2iillS o'clock vay BSSSSSSSISSISISHAM@s#Y*sess BS BVVTSSREVSG vB o B L4 5 Extension Grammar 1. Match Ito Il to make sentences. Use the relative pronouns below. There may be more than one correct answer. who * when « where * that * which » whose ' " 1 | wore the sweater the plane crashed, he was in Paris 2. The Beatles were a jumps off a cliff is group mad 3. On the day ¢ my cousin bought ime in New York 4 \don't remember you can do. the name of the lake tohelp - © we rented a boat 5. Anyone + songs changed te modern music 6 There’ nothing 2. Complete the passage with suitable relative pronouns. When | was 15 years old, | looked for a summer job My older brother, * I greatly admire, had got his fist job at 15 and | was determined to do the same First, I went to the local shops, ? “| was certain | would find ab However, was mistaken A shop manager | knew suggested | come back te following summer, ¢ _——_'d have a better chance | had no better luck in the restaurants 5 tried No one was interested inawatter® . __.. only experience was selting the table at home Then my luck changed Our neighbour,” ......-- Was going on holiday, needed someone to walk his dog and | got the job 3. Rewrite the sentences using a relative pronoun and a relative clause. Make any necessary changes. There may be more than one correct answer. 1 The Colosseum isin Rome | took my brother there 2. We invited a lot of people to the wedding They were family or friends 3. Sam took his driving test yesterday He passed it 4. My favourite director is Woody Allen His films are very realistic Donel b=E el 4, Rewrite the sentences with non-defining relative clauses. Use the information in brackets, a suitable relative pronoun and any necessary commas. Answers may vary. 1 Mr Denham is my neighbour (his house was damaged in the earthquake) 2 My new girriend is great (ve lost her phone number) 3. The flight to Berlin costs €50 (its three hours tong) 44 Quentin tld me about tis new shop {he often buys second-hand books) 5. The old house on the hil has finally been sold (iis grounds are haunted) 5. Correct the sentences below with a suitable relative pronoun, Add commas and take out extra words where necessary. 1 Dena that drives a sports car is taking part in a racing competition 2. Praying the piano is an activity that it demands talent and skill 3 People that they are shy with strangers shouldn't go to parties 4. The year that the Berlin Wall came down then well always be remembered 5 Denise who her uncle f our doctor has just got nto university 6 This isthe platform that you can catch the train to London there 143 LS 6 Extension Grammar 1. Rewrite the sentences with the modals below. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. mustn't » can't * should * might * must © can have to 5 1 trecommend that you get a haircut 2. Its possible that the aeroplane will arrive late 3. Do you know how to read Japanese? 4- Students aren't allowed to stay out after 10.00 pm 5 Ate dogs required to wear a collar in this town? ‘6. I'msure his parents are rch They just bought him an expensive boat 7 This isn't my car Mine is a dark blue 2, Complete the sentences with the modal perfects below and the correct form of the verbs in brackets. You will need to use one modal perfect twice. shouldn't have * could have * might have should have * must have ° would have 1 mot sure where my mother is She nnn snnee (GO) 10 Visit her sister 2. You (remind) me about the party | completely forgot about it 3 The garden's all wet ft (ain) last right OWE nn eta) the car but we preferred to walk 5 You. you wore them 6. Mary won't talk to me now ! pana Shou) at her 7 She... (get tickets for the _~ (wash) my jeans after show, but there weren't any lett Name Rewrite the sentences with suitable modals or modal perfects. There may be more than one correct answer. Itwas @ bad idea for us to book 2 room at this hotel There's a chance that my teacher will phone my parents tonight Jit'is sure she left her umbrella in that shop You've got no reason to read your daughter’s post Deidre didn’t know how to repair her bike That's defintely not Andy ‘We're not allowed to touch anything in the shop Rewrite the sentences in italics without changing their meaning. Use a modal or modal perfect. There may be more than one correct answer, How did they feel when they got the news? f'™m sure they were very upset | can't find my calculator I'd like to use yours Joanna didn't bring her guitar to the party Perhaps she didn’t get your message Gene can paint the house by himself it's not necessary for us to help him You waste to0 much energy on getting angry advise you to stay calra We took the wrong path isa pity we adn’ check the map first 145, gD 8 B PSOPTSTAGOCVBIOBTBIBS PBHGHKOOOKDH Bp La 7 Extension | Grammar 1. Complete the sentences with the verbs below. Use the first conditional, second conditional or a time clause. not need * go * not get © not speak * buy 1 If Isold my car, + much money for it 2. As soon as he gets on the train, he carn some lunch your bigycle unless my car breaks down again 4. If you could travel anywhere in the world, where you ? 5 We. H to him until he apologises 2. Write sentences that logically follow the original sentences. Use the words in brackets ‘and the third conditional. There may be more than one correct answer. 1. Janet missed the last train home yesterday (leave work on time / catch) 2. Oliver went on a skiing holiday (ski / break his leg) 3 Icouldn't find the art museum (have map / get lost) 3. Arrange the words in the correct order to form sentences that logically follow the original sentence. Use the first conditional, second conditional or a time clause. There may be more than one correct answer. 1 Jon is coming home from Poland this week return Jon / home / we / as soon as /for / go out / lunch 2. We didn’t go to the party go/it/ we / not have / an exam 3. You never know what a dog is thinking ‘ell interesting / can talk if / they / stories / dogs 4. Let's make sure i's a vegetarian restaurant unless / not eat / the foad / be / she / there / vegetarian 4, Complete the passage with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. ‘What would you do if your parents! (buy) you a new computer and you? (have to) gti ofthe ld one? Unless you (know) someone who needed the computer, you would probably throw it aay But did you know that throwing away these products causes polation? protecting the enionment {interest you, you can join The Freecycle Network, 2 website where members advertise things they don't want. When you $ (become) a member, you can also receive items people don’t want any longer However, unless an item is tree, lega and appropri for al ages the website (oot advertise it There are more than 4,000 different Freecycle groups in over 80 counties all around the world One member s2id, “ifthe site? (ot set up, its difficult to say how many addtional tons of waste would have polluted our planet” 5. Rewrite the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the first, second or third conditional. Make any necessary changes. Do not change the original meaning of the sentences. There may be more than one correct answer. 1 [think you should move to a quieter area (be you) 2. Lwon the race because | listened to my coach (not win) Fran is unhappy because her boyfriend has gone abroad (not be} 4. Unless Jack finds the tickets, we'll have to wale home (not have to) 6. Complete each sentence with a logical ending, 1 Unless I've got to0 much homework, 2. Before we leave school today, 3. If hadn't gone to this school, ts 4 would be furious if... ‘iB # VV9ROPPIIVIIIIsSoII Tos GCVHOGSCHKHOHOHDIIS Grammar 1. Complete the sentences with the passive form of the verbs in brackets. 1 This dress doesn't fit me. It (rust / make) for someone else 2. We think that the new cinema : a -— (build) by next year 3. By the time we got home, dinner - an (already / serve}. 4 Ourcer (not repair) yet 5. At this restaurant, dogs (allow) to enter with their owners 6 The guests in the garden when it started to rain (photograph) 2, Rewrite the sentences in the passive. ‘The manager announced the new plan to the staff 2. Someone has just sent Kim some lovely flowers sure the potice will catch the thief soon 5. Someone is cooking tomato soup in the kitchen 6 Sam shouldn't have told your secret to everyone: 3. Write sentences that logically follow the original sentences. Use the words in brackets and the passive or causative form of the verb. 1 This is his last year of being prime minister (elections J hold /in autumn) 2. We made a mistake by not sending Carol an invitation to our wedding (she should / send) 3 Theres been a leak inthe rot for months (we / repair / today) 4. Henry Part 1 is Shakespeare’ fist play (it write /in 1589) 5 I idert make any ofthe cakes (J bake / by a professional) (Manna Phomcaphie 277 Name 4, Complete the passage with the correct active or passive form of the verbs in brackets. ‘What happens when you do something wrong at school? Maybe your teacher? tee (hand out 2 punishment You. —-- might / send) to the cher Wihen you get home, fist patesstscaatnanatnees (punish) again by your parents? One mother felt that her eight-year-old son# {Pot punish enough by his schoo! she 7 (make) him stand on the pavement for three hours with a sign that read, "Iwas rude to my teacher tm sorry" The mother sad she (not want) to embarrass rercit Se just believed that this way her son’ behaviour” tout /ehange It appears that this method * a (uy) by many parents over the years In another case, a 12-year-old girl? H (suspend) from schoo! for bullying She too 7 ~~ (have to stand) outside a school with signs that read, "I got suspended from schoo!” and “Don’t be ike me Stop bullying ” Some people agree with the way these kids wo ipunish) Others simply 5. Complete the sentences. Use the passive or ‘causative form. 1 Every night, loud music a 2. Myhair is too fong Tomorr0W, |e ove 3. Yesterday, | went to the dentist and 4 Inmy opinion, dogs - - 5. mot sure, but my keys 6 At the end of tomorrow's competition, the results 7 fmsodsappointed Our travel plans She's very short, so every time she buys jeans, she 149 SPP HT HTHIFR HSS oo we we we we we vuww wy vw wow ww wo o a : “9 Extension Grammar 1. Complete the sentences with the reporting verbs below. admitted offered » complained » wondered suggested ® ordered ; 1 "Do you think | should study Gerrnan next year?” Evelyn 2. "We should get a good night’ sleep first,” Chris 3. “forgot to feed the dog," Tiffany 4. “This kitchen is too crowded!" Bianca 5 “Jump!” the sports teacher 6 “Ican lend you my dictionary for the exam,” Jeremy 2. Complete the sentences in reported speech. “The soup isn’t hot enough,” the customer complained ‘The customer complained ~ 2. “The council has recently put recycling bins in our street," I said | told thern - 3. “Helen is going to take sill to the schoo! pia Michael mentioned Michael mentioned — 4 "I didn't enjoy my yoga class last week,” Andrew told me Andrew told me ws ae 7 5S. "iwasn't able to repair the pipe,” David said David said eee 6 “Ti etur your laptop later today.” sharon promised Sharon promised 7 "We're having a barbecue atthe beach this evening,” the boys declared ‘The boys announced 8. "Don't pick thase mushrooms because they're poisonous," Cameron warned Cameron warned thern Vienna 1 Phwincs Name Rewrite the sentences in reported speech. "Dur judo tear aren’t doing very well this yea Stan admitted "You've got a job interview tomorrow,” Mum reminded me "Our neighbours bought a new car yesterday," Ronny told me "Don't try to move the bed by yourself," Richard warned me “cant make sense ofthese figures!" complained Valerie |. Rewrite the questions in reported speech, "this salad fresh?" Julia wanted to know “Why dct you return this book yesterday?” the librarian enquired “"villy, are you staying here this afternoon?” Eva asked "Have you ever read these old books?" Stan wanied to know “When are you going to take your sister to the 2007" we asked him “Can Agnes help me make a cake forthe party tomorow?" Ellen asked bss 104 Liege tra Exam Practice Name ee Read the text and and answer the questions that follow. ‘THE CHINESE DISCOVERY OF NORTH AMERICA? “In fourteen hundred and ninety-two, Columbus sailed the ocean blue " Schoolchildren in the United States lear this shiyme because Christopher Columbus was the first non-native inhabitant (since the Vikings) to reach the American, continent Or was he? Amateur historian Gavin Menzies suggests that in fact the Chinese amtived there fist in 1421 Other historians, however, aren't convinced by Menzies" theories Menzies bases his theory on two maps which may date from the 15th century One, called the Harris map, depicts ‘an imaginary countty of Chinese legends; interestingly, itis located exactly where North America is situated, and displays certain identifiable geographic features, including the Grand Canyon The other map, supposedly published in 1418, aiso depicts North Ameriea in detail, and according to Menzies, may have helped the Chinese to locate the continent But historian Geoff Wade is convinced this map is a modern fake; among other problems, the Chinese did know in 1418 that the Earth was round, as this map indicates Menzies also cites as proof the discovery of ancient Chinese artifacts and drawings in North and South America But crites claim that a Chinese conquest would have left more dramatic remains than just a few coins and beads “They also aske why there are no signs of 1Sih-century American life in China, such as the tomatoes or maize brought home by Europeans from the New World Finally, Menzies claims that many North and South American Indian legends describe encounters between native inhabitants and Chinese But crities ask why there ste no accounts of early American life in Chinese culture, as \would surely be expected The 1421 theorists explain this by saying that when Manchu invaders defeated the Ming Dynasty which ruled China in 1421, they destroyed all the documents they found, including those mentioning the Americas So, 1421 or 1492? Chinese or European? The evidence for Menzies’ theory doesn’t yet seem to threaten the established idea that Europeans discovered America But there are enough unresolved issues to make you wonder! 1. Choose the correct answer. 1. Schoolchildren in the USA 2 knowa rhyme about the date of Columbus’ voyage learn that vColumibus came to North America before the Vikings are tested on Menzies’ theory 2 The 1418 map reveals more details of North America than the Harris map conveys the idea that the Earth is round was given to the Chinese when they reached North America 31421 theorists 4 didn’t expect the Chinese to bring back reports about the Americas b_ believe that the Ming Dynasty erased written accounts of the Americas ‘¢_say that Manchu invaders destroyed all documents about the Americas 2. Answer the question according to the information in the text. What makes Geoff Wede think that the 1418 map isn't genuine? 3. Rewrite the following sentences without changing the original meaning. 1 Gavin Menzies thinks the Chinese arrived in America in 1421 Gavin Menzies is an amateur historian Gavin Menzies, eee 2 They ask why there is no sign of American life in China They ask, cere 3. The evidence for Menzies’ theory doesn’t yet seem. to threaten the established idea about the discovery cof America The established idea about the discovery of America Find words or expressions in the text that mean: certain about (paragraph It) oe pictures (paragraph it) stories (paragraph IV} 7 z ‘think (paragraph V) Eee 5, Write a composition of about 100-150 words. Choose one option. 1 Inyour opinion, should museums return all items to the countries where they were originally found? 2 What country would you like to visit? Why? sable Wate Seneeanaeaeaeaeaaeen SRRRReeenee € & é @ & & e& Read the text and and answer the questions that follow. HERE BE DRAGONS “Here be dragons " These words, accompanied by drawings of frightening imaginary beasts, ae found on some ‘medieval maps They signified thet the area was unexplored, and possibly dangerous But are all dragons really frightening? Are they purely imoginary creatures orate they based on something real? Dragon legends exist in many different cultures worldwide Although their appearance varies slightly, most dragons resemble reptiles with their large, scaly bodies But Eastern dragons difer from Wester ones in function and appearance, possibly because dragons often assume the qualities of local animals. Chinese and Asian dragons are usually depicted as kind and well-meaning They were often associated with kings (of gods, or positive qualities such as longevity or wisdom. But because they also represent natural forces, especially ‘water, Chinese dragons may actually be based on Chinese alligators This idea is reasonable because Chinese 10] dragons are often portrayed without wings ov showing any legs ‘Most European dragons, however, ate shown as evil, magical, fire-breathing creatures thet must be Killed by a hero in ‘order for bim to rescue a princess or break a dark spell. Some experts suggest that these dragons are based on a lizard called the Komodo dragon. 1's over three metres long and has got a poisonous bite Others believe that these dragons "were inspired by prehistoric creatures like the plerosaur ~ a featherless flying reptile. However, because Europeans 15} didn’t know much about these prehistoric creatures until 1910, they probably didn’t influence European dragon tradition Because dragons are a universal phencmenon, some experts think they must have a shared common basis One theory is that dragons were really comets. Viewed from Earth, comets appear to have wings and long tails, and, like dragons, ‘were offen thought to bring good or bad luck Other scientists deny a common origin, and believe that dragon legends 20| grew up independently in different locations, possibly reflecting a human fear of dangerous animals or certain animal characeristies such as claws and teeth Whatever their origin, dragons sil exist today in stories worldwide Even the waming "Here be dragons" is still used; this is how computer programmers warn others not to interfere with especially sensitive sections of code 1, Decide if the following sentences are true (1) 3. Rewrite the following sentences without or false (F), Find evidence in the text to justify changing the original meaning. your answers. 1 Chinese dragons ate usually depicted as kind 1 Dragons have often got the same characteris They were often asscited with kings as al animals Chinese dragons : wcwwvuevevoew~ewvow~ecowvrw we wus 2. Dragons were often thought to bring good ar > bad luck iRwas often oe > coe Z : oe B 3 European dragons are thought to be based on 4, Choose the best meaning for each word. > heroic creatures 1 wisdom (line 8) 3 rescue (line 12) : : Bae Z a inteligence a mary > _ > wealth b save 4 Some excerts believe that dragons came to Earth happiness eeiiran a ad 2 evil (line 11) 4 fear (line 20} : SETSreeaieeeees 3 stupid 2 horror He ee b funny b love 2. Complete the sentences using the information very bad attraction given in the text. Use your own words as far as possible. 5. Wiite a composition of about 100-150 words 1 inmedieval times, the words “Here be dragons” Choose one option. ‘were sometimes Used ss + Young children shouldn't be exposed to stories or films featuring frightening imaginary creatures Do you agree? Why oF wy not? 2 Why do you think legends are passed down from ‘generation to generation? In all traditions, dragons’ bodies > > ’ > 3. Today, computer programmers nee Earns 105 La 3 Extra Exam Practice (hore Read the text and and answer the questions that follow. WANTED: ELVES ‘Teenagers who ate about to leave school often consider many job opportunities However, few are likely to think of ‘career as an elf, which is now possible in Finland's Arctic Circle Finland claims that Santa Claus lives in its northern region of Lapland, near the North Pole, where tourists have ‘gone to visit him forthe past two decades These visitors are met atthe airport by professional “elves”, who also accompany them while they patticipate in various activities, including reindeer safaris, canoeing and hunting “These elves do more than pack up gifts bought at the Christmas market and answer Santa's hundreds of thousands of letters They must be familiar with health and safety procedures, in addition to information about the local environment and Santa Claus stories Elves must speak English, and possibly other languages, as more tourists arrive ffom France, Spain, Japan and Russia Many work 14-hour days at Christmastime, and keeping children amused and occupied all day in freezing weather can be tough Untit recently, most elves were seasonal workers who received two weeks’ training However, since April 2008, residents ofall ages inthe town of Rovaniemi have bean able to gain a diploma after studying for a year at the new Elf Academy This will help 10 guarantee standards inthe tourist industry, vitally important in this part of Finland, ‘where the unemployment rate may reach double the national average. By building on the Santa legend, aboot half 1 million tourists now visit this area each year, providing work for local residents. | t's true that not everyone dreams of a career that may involve wearing a green or red costume, baking gingerbread 106 biscuits or receiving a name like "Christmas Star”. But for Finns who live in an isolated area with sub-2270 |_tmpertures and were opportunites me few thes obs ar as welcome as presents on Christmas morning, Choose the correct answer 3. Decide if the following sentences are true (T) Jobs done by professional elves include or false (F). Find evidence In the text to justify delivering Santa’ gifts to tourists in Lapland Pel eee hotels 1 Tourists to Lapland can choose to go hunting b_ working in the Christmas market near Santa's eee house 7 writing thousands of letters for Santa Claus ~ —— 2. Elves must know how to speak Spanish Anew Elf Academy a was opened by Santa Claus in April 2008 offers two weeks' training to seasonal workers, iS located in @ Lapland town called Rovaniemi 3. Elves generally work long hours during the Christmas tourist season Getting a job as an elf a Involves receiving many presents may be the best alternative for local residents requires residents to change their name Find words or expressions in the text that mean: busy paragraph i) oe

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