INTERMEDIATE 2

REVIEW 1 (units 9 – 10)

1. TIME CONTRASTS: Past, Present and Future.

(sports) In the past, I used to play volleyball. Now, I like to practice taekwondo. Next year, I will take a
swimming course.
(movies) When I was a child I used to watch animated movies .Now, I like to watch horror movies in the cinema.
By the next year I won`t watch movies because I am going to be very busy.
(food) Last year, I used to eat a lot of fast food. Today, I eat just fruits and vegetables. Soon, I will be
vegetarian because I am interested in eating healthy.
Before cars used to consume gasoline. Nowadays. There are cars which can work by electricity.
As a child, I used to sell candies in school. Now, I get into business Soon, I will own my first company.
5 years ago, I used to work as a mechanic. Today, I devote all my time studying. In 5 years, I will get married and
spend time with my family.

Write time contrasts about people in your family.

Ex. As a child, Evelyn used to like video games. Now, she studies Systems. In the
future, she`ll be a video game designer.

 As a child, my sister used to play with her dolls. Now, she is a teacher, it is like a game for her. In the
future, she will continue studying to get a high degree.

2. IF CLAUSES: Complete the sentences.

 If you don’t study for the exam, _you will fail

 I will have a good physical shape if I work out at least once a week.
 You might gain weight if you eat candy.
 If you practice English , you’ll speak English very well.
 If it rains today, it will be fine.

Continue the sequence:

 If you want to buy a car, you will have to work extra hours.
 If you have to work extra hours, you will earn more money.
 If you study a lot, you will spend the semester
 If you work very hard, You will fulfill your dreams.
 If you make an effort, you will meet all your goals
Complete the correct form of the verb.

1. If Paula is absent (be absent) today, she will miss (miss) an important class.

2. Our teacher will repeat (repeat) the lesson if we don`t understand (understand/not) it.
3. Priscila won`t go (go/not) to work if she feels (feel) bad.
4. If we recycle (recycle) more, we will help (help) our planet.
5. Andy will have (have) friends over if he has (have) a day off.

3. GERUNDS: Complete with GERUNDS, then agree and disagree.

SENTENCE AGREE DISAGREE
 I like playing soccer. So do I Gee, I don´t.
 I enjoy running in the park _____ So do I _________ _I don`t like it very much_
 I don’t mind working hard _____Neither do I _Oh, I`m not
 I’m not good working like this. ______Neither am I _ I do like it
 I´m interested in having car _____Well,I am too I`m not interested.
 I can’t stand eating beef Neither do I I do like it

Rewrite the sentences using the words in parenthesis.

 I don´t like to wait for the bus. ( can´t stand )

I can`t wait the bus ____
 I don´t have any problem to work different shifts. ( mind)
I don`t mind to work different shifts _____________________
 I’d be ok to be home alone tonight. ( mind )
I mind to be home alone tonight ____________________
 He draws very well. ( good )
_He draws good.________
 I really want to study this career. ( interested )
_I am interested in study this career________

Complete the chart (gerunds, agreement, and disagreement):

GERUNDS AGREE DISAGREE

Diego loves writing poems. So do I. Gee, I don’t
Lucìa’s not good dancing Neither her sister. Well, her sister
Karla doesn`t mind working Jadira doesn`t either Really? I can`t
I can`t stand drawing well Neither do Diana. Oh, Melanny not
Anita`s not interested learning We aren`t either Ok, we yes
I’m good at running in the park Neither do my brother. My brother doesn`t like
 Complete with too, so, either, neither and the corresponding auxiliary.

 I like to watch the news in the evening, and Neither do my friends.

 Veronica went to the University of Illinois, and John did either .

 He isn't interested in moving to another state, and Neither is she.

 Ali can't swim, and Neither do his friend, Richard.

 He's a student, and So are you.

 She hasn't seen that movie, and Neither has he.

 You shouldn't overeat, and your kids don`t either .

 The train is going to be late, and Neither is the bus.

 My dog won't go into the water, and Neither will my cat.

 They have been to New York, and we have either .

 I'll try to help you, and So will they.

4. VOCABULARY: Choose the correct word.

 My sister gets upset very easily, she’s so ( reliable – short-tempered – lazy )

 Your bedroom is a mess, you´re very ( disorganized – creative – forgetful )
 He always remembers everything, he´s not ( forgetful – moody – strict )
 She´s so (sociable - moody – patient), she changes her mood unpredictably.
 Your presentation was awesome, you´re so ( reliable – punctual – creative )

Write a description of the following adjectives:

Ex. (moody) Samy is moody because she changes her mood unpredictably.

(forgetful) Fausto is very forgetful because he always forgets everything.

(level-headed) My father is level headed because he always has everything in order.
(impatient) Sonia is impatient because wants everything fast.
(reliable) My mother is reliable because she is good at giving advice.
(short-tempered) My sister is very short- tempered because she gets mad about everything.
5. BECAUSE: Give your opinion about the jobs and give the reason why.
( actor ) I could be an actor because I´m good at speaking in public and I´m not shy.
(doctor) I could be a doctor because I`m good at prescribed medicines.
(architect) I could be an architect because I`m good at making plans.

Write information about a family member or a friend of yours (someone that you know
very well) and use BECAUSE to support your ideas:
Ex:

Accountant Pilot Dog walker Ice cream tester

Gym trainer Architect Taxi driver English teacher

Ex. Erika would be a good singer because she loves singing and she’s not shy.

 _Paolo would be a good Pilot because he knows a lot about airplanes.

 _My sister Would be a good English Teacher because She loves English.
 My brother would be a good Architect because he loves to make plans.
 Sonia would be a good Account because she likes finances.

6. ERROR CORRECTION: Circle the error and write the correction.

 I´m good it speaking English. I´m good I am speaking English.

 I might be able to save money, if I control my expenses.
 You´re very reliable, you never keep a promise.
 You´re very reliable, you always keep a promise. _________________
 If she had more free time, she will read more books.
 If she has more free time, she will read more books. _____________
 Before long, there was Internet everywhere.
Before long, there wasn`t Internet everywhere. _________________
 In the past, I use to collect marbles.
 In the past, I used to collect marbles. ________________
 I´m not interested at traveling abroad these days.
 I´m not interested in traveling abroad these days. ________________
 I´d being a nurse because I like hospitals.
 I´d like being a nurse because I like hospitals. ________________
 If I work out more often, I could be in shape.
 If I work out more often, I will be in shape. ________________
 I can´t stand drive in Quito, the traffic is terrible!
 I can´t stand driving in Quito, the traffic is terrible! ________________
Good luck!