Activities

Lesson 5

In our fifth lesson we have talked about job interviews and again we used the past simple, but also
the present perfect. So, now, do the following exercise to consolidate these verbal tenses.

Cross out the wrong answers to complete the following sentences.

1. My aunt has just arrived/just arrived at the airport. I have to go and pick her up.
2. My cousin is staying with me at the moment. He has arrived/arrived yesterday.
3. Guess what? I've got/I got a new job!
4. Have you heard/Did you hear the news? Juliette has passed/passed all her exams.
5. Spain have won/won the last World Cup.
6. I'm not hungry. I've already eaten/I already ate.

Write down sentences using the verbs below to talk about your own life’s experiences.
meet find try play see ride take visit do be

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Thinking of the game “I’ve never”, write down some sentences about something you have
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Lesson 6

Hey, guys! So in the previous class we talked about job interviews and in our sixth class we
emphasized more about a specific detail: the résumé of the job application. Let’s practice a bit more?

Look at the details from the CV (a-f), and write them next to the right heading.
1. Personal details a. Date of birth: 29 April 1989

2. Education and qualifications b. 2011-2012 nurse at International Hospital, São Luís

3. Work experience c. I enjoy volleyball and played for the women’s team at
school.

4. Skills d. Languages: English (fluent); Spanish (elementary).

5. Interests e. 2010-2011 Federal College of Nursing, Salvador

(Bahia). Diploma in Nursing.

6. References f. Mr João Santos, lecturer, professor, jsantos@gmail.com

This information is often asked for on an application or during an interview. Fill it out
completely.

Pocket Resume
Home Address:
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School:
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Address:
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Dates Attended:
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Subjects:
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Previous Jobs/Volunteer Opportunites
Employer:
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Address:
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Dates of Employment:
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Supervisor’s Name:
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Phone Number:
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Reference
Name:
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Phone Number:
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How long you have known them:
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Additional Information (CPR/First Aid, other languages spoken, computer skills, job skills, etc.)
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Lesson 7

In our seventh class we reviewed and contracted the uses of the Past Simple and the Present
Perfect. Pretty easy, isn’t it? How about practicing a little bit more? Do the following exercises.

Read this text about the old colonel. Then use the answer prompts to write questions using
either the present perfect or the past simple.
I think I have had a very interesting life. I'm 73 now and I don't work anymore. I was in the army for 51
years. I retired when I was 69. I have been to so many countries that I can't remember all of them.
I've been to Australia six or seven times and to South Africa three times. I have also been once to
Russia but I didn't like it at all: much too cold for me! They say that love is the greatest thing and I
agree. I've been married four times but never for more than five years. I don't think women really
understand me! I met the Prime Minister on the same day. Actually, I've met a lot of famous people:
members of the royal family, famous politicians and also famous cinema and television personalities.
I've never met the American President though which is a pity. Because I've travelled a lot, I've seen a
lot of wonderful things and have also eaten and drunk some strange foods and drinks. I ate cat and
rat in India and drank something called Mirto on a little island in Italy many years ago.

1. What job ________ before retiring? _________________________________

2. _______ he in the army? _________________________________

3. How many ______ been to Australia?
4. ______ like Russia?
5. _______ married so many times?
6. Has ______ American president?
7. Where ______ cat and rat?
8. ______ drunk Mirto?
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Complete the sentences using the simple past or present perfect for of the verb in
parentheses.
1. Regina is from a hot, arid part of the region. She (see, never) ___________________________
snow.
2. Last January I traveled to Maceió. I (see) _______________________ for the first time in my life.
3. Yesterday my team and I (start) _________ a new project, so we (go) ______________ to the
training center for orientation.
4. Since classes began, I (have, not) ______________ much free time. My classes keep me really
busy.
5. Marcos (be) _______________ in the class for three months. His English is getting better and
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Write sentences on each of these topics. First, begin with a sentence using the present
perfect. Next, give specific details.

Hobbies I have learned Places I have visited

Crazy food I have eaten People I have met

Stupid things I have bought Subjects I have studied

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Lesson 8
We had a fun lesson remembering our childhood stories, right? So, now, do the exercises below to
consolidate your knowledge on Past Continuous.

These sentences make three stories. Which sentences go together? Tell each story using
when, while, so.
I went out and turned them off. The motorbike broke down.
I met my old friend Suzan. A fireman knocked at the door.
We missed the beginning of the party. I was doing some shopping yesterday afternoon.
We were driving to my friend’s house. We decided to have dinner together.
I was having a snack at home one evening. He told me my lights were on.

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Look at the pictures and retell what happened. Use the Past Continuous and the words from
the box to do it.
Boy, mother, ship, deck, bench, birds, bird food, climb, fall, save,
lifeboat, crew, rescue, cry, water, ocean, sail, passengers

Source:
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Lesson 9

On the Lesson 9 we saw how to use the Passive voice, specially on the media. To consolidate, do
the following exercises!!!

Fill in the blanks in the newspaper headings.

Local news Education news
A new piece of voice recording of top Federal Joana S. said Enem will not be
University meeting is ________ (upload) online! __________ (cancel)!

Sports news International new

All tickets to the Corinthians vs Palmeiras football More than 2500 people are
match are _____________ (sell) _____________ (kill) in an earthquake in
Iran.

Gossip column Science

A Paulo Gustavo movie was _____________ (film) in A new kind of animal is _____________
New York. (discover) in the Pacific Ocean.

Choose one piece of new item from above, write 3-5 sentences about it in the passive voice.
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Help the reported who wrote the following article improve it. Rewrite the underlined sentences
making them passive.
IBIRAPUERA PARK OPENS TO THE PUBLIC
After many years of preparation, (1) they have opened Ibirapuera. (2) They established Ibirapuera in
1999 when (3) they found a unique ecosystem around Ibirapuera. (4) They isolated the area from the
public and (5) they encouraged local plants and animals to reproduce.
(6) They are still supporting the local animal population today and (7) they will increase it yearly. (8)
They can re-introduce about two new species a month. (9) They report that the ecosystem is strong
enough to visit now and (10) they are opening new related exhibits at the museum next week.

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