Tenth Grade - English

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Unit 1: MEETING SALVADORAN PERSONALITIES

Grade:

Lesson 1: What are your plans for the future?

1 Activity Activity 2
Listen to the conversation between John and Rene Complete the following sentences. Use the words given
as they discuss what they want to study in the university. below. Not all words will be used.
1. What does John say he wants to study at the sociable outgoing pessimistic fussy
university? sympathetic polite conceited selfish

_____________________________
1. When I lost my cell phone, my wife felt very bad
_____________________________
for me, and she was _______________.
2. What is John’s reason for wanting to study
that major? 2. I like it when people say please and thank you.
I think that is _______________.
_____________________________
3. That woman is always talking about how beautiful
_____________________________
she is. She is _______________.
3. What does Rene want to study?
4. The baby cried all day long. He was being
_____________________________ _______________.
_____________________________ 5. My sister can socialize with all types of people.
4. What is Rene’s reason for wanting to study She is very _______________.
that major?
6. My brother is not shy at all. He is very
_____________________________ _______________.
_____________________________ 7. That man never gives money to beggars on the
5. How do Rene and John know each other? streets. He is _______________.
_____________________________ 8. My brother always says that he will never find a
job.
_____________________________
He is_______________.

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UNIT 1

3 Activity Activity 4
Check the words that have a positive meaning. Change the following sentences to make the present perfect.
Make all the necessary changes to the irregular verbs.
___ clean
1. I talk to my mom.
___ creative
_____________________________
___ ashamed
___ joy _____________________________
___ intelligent 2. You ate my lunch.

___ ignored _____________________________

___ joy _____________________________
___ lonely 3. Susana worked in the garden.
___ rewarding _____________________________
___ secure
_____________________________
___ unloved
4. Consuelo listened to their new music.
___ prosperous
_____________________________
___ wonderful
___ rude _____________________________
5. He played soccer.
___ patient
___ insensitive _____________________________
_____________________________

5 Activity

The sentences on the left are similar to the sentences on the right. Match the sentences that have similar meanings.

1 I will write a famous book. A I will be a beautician.

2 I will open my own beauty salon. B I will be an English teacher.
3 I will spread the word of God. C I will be a missionary.
4 I will cook at the best restaurants. D I will be an author.
5 I will teach English. E I will be a chef.

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 Lesson 2: When´s the deadline for that homework?

1 Activity Activity 2
Listen to the following conversation. Then put the Complete the following sentences with the words given below.
sentences in the correct order.
filing cabinet chair water cooler lamp
___ Daniel: Hi guys, why are you all here so early? air conditioner desk trash can outlet
___ Michel: Your got lucky. My last name is 1. It is too hot, so can you turn the
Adams. I’m first. ______________ on?
___ Daniel: Today? I thought that wasn’t going 2. There are not enough ______________ for
to start until tomorrow! everyone at this meeting.
___ Daniel: Zimmerman! Thank goodness! 3. I need an______________ to charge my
That means that I will be able to wait until cell phone.
tomorrow after all. 4. You can throw that in the ______________.
___ Michel: Don’t you remember? Today we 5. My job is to organize the ______________
have to give our presentations. alphabetically.
___ Michel: No, it’s today, but she is going to call 6. I am so glad that during this hot season we can
people by their last names to go to the front of drink from the ______________.
the class. What is your last name?
7. Here, sit at my ______________. I will not
be using it today.
8. If you need more light, just turn on the
______________ in the corner.

Activity 3
Make questions using the present perfect. Follow the
example below.
Example: (She) go to the party
Answer: Has she gone to the party?
1. (she ) made a doctor’s appointment
_____________________________
2. ( I ) drink a soda
_____________________________
3. (he) see a rain cloud
_____________________________
4. (they) arrived today
_____________________________

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UNIT 1

4 Activity Activity 5
Answer the following questions with your own information. Find the following words in the word find.
1. What supplies do you have on or in your desk? work permit survey driver’s license
_____________________________ birth certificate passport warranty

_____________________________
I A B C D S U R V E Y S R B
_____________________________ J P K L M N O P Q R Y S T I
2. Name four places that you know of that use air V I O X Y Z A B C D P E F R
conditioning. H I J D V O P N A Y O E R T
_____________________________ L M N O P Q R S T U R V I H
W A R R A N T Y E D D Z Z C
_____________________________ D R I V E R S L I C E N S E
_____________________________ P A S S P O R T Y S O T E R
S N O P Q R S T U V X I X T
3. What is the difference between a lamp and a
ceiling light? P Z A B C D R E D N N E L I
B E F G H I J K L M I N O F
_____________________________ N E V O E V A I O R Q C I I
_____________________________ A T U V I X Y Z A B B C D C
B F G H A T P O R Q N L I A
_____________________________ W O R K P E R M I T T L M T
4. Give two examples of what filing cabinets are B P I R D I N X P V E S M E
used for.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
5. Give four examples of the appliances you have at
home that need an outlet.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________

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 Lesson 3: How about 3:00 P.M.?

1 Activity Activity 2
Listen to conversation, and then answer the Complete the following sentences with the two-word verbs
questions below. given below. Remember that you might need to change the
tense of the verb.
1. Who is Rosa calling?
turn off go up pick up
______________________________ talk over run into look into
2. What is the name of the person in the
administration office? 1. Could you please ___________ my book? It
just fell.
______________________________
3. What does Rosa need? 2. We need to ___________ your idea for our
new business.
______________________________
3. You won’t believe who I ___________
4. What is Rosa’s full name?
today! Your ex-boyfriend!
______________________________
4. To get to my house you need to ___________
5. What time will the item be ready to be picked up?
the main road and go up Summers Street.
______________________________ 5. Because of my new interest in politics, I am going
6. What time does the school close? to ___________ taking a few political courses
______________________________ at school.
6. Don’t forget to ___________ the lights. We
are trying to save money on the energy bill.

Activity 3
Complete the following sentences by circling the correct
two-word verb.

1. Did you (get off/ get in ) any trouble for being late
for class yesterday?
2. Please (get out/ get on) your pens and paper. We
will begin the test soon.
3. You need to (get out/ get on) the bus because it is
about to leave!
4. (Get off/ Get in) the bus at the mall. I will meet
you at Mister Donut.

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 Lesson 4: What’s your ideal job?

1 Activity

Read the following conversation, and then answer the 3. What are the two positions that Vilma has had in retail?
questions below.
_______________________________
A: Hi, Vilma, thank you for coming to see us this
afternoon. We would like to ask you a few _______________________________
questions regarding your prior work history.
B: Thank you for giving me this opportunity to 4. What does Vilma like most about retail?
interview with you. Please feel free to ask me
anything. _______________________________
A: How many years have you been working in retail? _______________________________
B: I have worked in retail both on the floor in sales
and as a store manager for the past six years.
5. What does Vilma dislike the most about retail?
A: What would you say that you like the most and
dislike the most about retail? _______________________________
B: I enjoy managing people. I am good at keeping _______________________________
records and organizing the store. I have the
ability to be a leader and also maintain good
relationships with my employees. What I dislike 6. Do you think that Vilma had a good interview? Why?
the most are workers who are negative. Negativity
_______________________________
is easily passed from one employee to another. I
make an effort to not allow negative energy or _______________________________
gossip into the workplace.
A: Very good. That is exactly what we wanted
to hear. Could you come back for a second
interview tomorrow with our head director?
B: Of course, I would love to.

1. What kind of job is Vilma interviewing for?

_____________________________
_____________________________

2. How many years of experience does Vilma have?

_____________________________
_____________________________

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 UNIT 1

2 Activity Activity 4
Answer the following questions with your own information. Write a paragraph about all the good attributes that you
have that make you a great candidate for getting your
1. What kind of work do you have the most dream job.
experience in? How many years?
________________________________
_____________________________
________________________________
_____________________________
2. What do you like most about your job? ________________________________
_____________________________
________________________________
_____________________________
3. What do you dislike the most? ________________________________
_____________________________ ________________________________
_____________________________
________________________________
4. What would be your dream job?

_____________________________ ________________________________
_____________________________ ________________________________

3 Activity
________________________________

________________________________
Use “be used to” to form complete sentences. Remember to
change the verb accordingly. Follow the example. ________________________________
Example: They- swim every weekend.
________________________________
Answer: They are used to swimming every weekend.
1. Iris - live in Georgia ________________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
2. She - work long hours

_____________________________
_____________________________
3. My dad - smoke

_____________________________
_____________________________
4. My wife - work at a pupuseria

_____________________________
_____________________________
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 Lesson 5: Have you ever been to the States?
1 Activity
Read the following conversation, and then answer the
questions.
A: Guess what, honey! I have been given a worker´s 1. The first sentence of a paragraph when making a
visa to go to the States by the paper company!
B: Wow! That is great. How long will you be gone?
A: It is for six months. I know that it will be hard to
be away from each other. But think about how
much this will help our family.
B: I know. I am sad and happy at the same time. We
will miss you, but at least its for a short time. And
we can finally build a small house and use this hut
for storing grains.
A: I am going to build you the most beautiful house in
the world. You are the best wife a man could ask for.
1. Where is Martin going and for how long?
_____________________________
_____________________________
2. What does he plan on doing with the money that
he makes?
_____________________________
_____________________________
3. Explain in your own words what a “hut” is.
_____________________________
_____________________________
4. Do you think this family lives in the city or in the
country? Why?
_____________________________
_____________________________
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Activity 2
Decide whether the following statement are true or false
when writing a cover letter.
cover letter should grab the reader’s attention.
True/ False
2. The second and third paragraphs of a cover letter
should talk about yourself, particularly why you
feel that you would be an ideal match for the job.
True/ False
3. The last paragraph should be your goodbye. Be
sure to thank the reader for his or her time.
True/ False
Activity 3
Write a short description of each of the following occupations.
1. secretary: _______________________
_____________________________
2. farmer: ________________________
_____________________________
3. policeman: ______________________
_____________________________
4. teacher: ________________________
____________________________
5. astronaut: _______________________
____________________________
6. mayor: ________________________
_____________________________
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Tutor name:

Unit 2: THE ENVIRONMENT IN EL SALVADOR Grade:

Lesson 1: How is the weather?

1 Activity Activity 2
Listen to the conversation between two farmers. Complete the following sentences. Use the words given below.
Try to answer the questions below as thoroughly as possible.
rocky lush sunny hot
1. What are the names of the two men in the
cozy fresh cold
conversation?
_____________________________ 1. On cold nights I love to get ____________
_____________________________ underneath a warm blanket.
2. What is their professional occupation? 2. During Holy Week it is very ____________.
_____________________________ 3. The first thing I do when I wake up is open the

_____________________________ windows to let ____________ air in.

3. What crop is being discussed in this conversation? 4. The top of the volcano is very
____________, so you have to walk carefully.
_____________________________
5. There are places in El Salvador that get very
_____________________________
____________, like El Pital.
4. Compare how the rainy season was last year to
how it was this year. 6. It’s best to go to the beach on a bright,

_____________________________ ____________day but not when it is raining.

7. During the rainy season, everything becomes so
_____________________________
green and ____________.
5. What was the price of beans last year? What was
the price of beans this year?
_____________________________
_____________________________

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UNIT 2

3 Activity Activity 5
Check the adjectives that describe geography. Write the superlative form of each adjective listed below.
___ high Example: hot = the hottest
___ sunny
___ deep
1. wide ___________________
___ rocky
___ dry 2. fine ___________________
___ chilly 3. cute ___________________
___ lush
4. modern ___________________
___ hot
___ cold 5. big ___________________
___ barren 6. fat ___________________
___ slippery
7. light ___________________
___ crisp
8. fast ___________________
9. happy ___________________
4 Activity
10. interesting ___________________

Write the comparative form of each adjective listed below.

Example: hot = hotter than

1. wide ___________________

2. fine ___________________
3. cute ___________________
4. modern ___________________
5. big ___________________
6. fat ___________________
7. light ___________________
8. fast ___________________
9. happy ___________________
10. interesting ___________________

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 Lesson 2: What are the major sources of pollution?

1 Activity Activity 2
Listen to the following conversation. Then put the Complete the following sentences with the words given below.
sentences in the correct order.
fertilizer landfill raw sewage
transportation oil spills
___ A: Neris! Here is the river that we used to
swim in as a kid. Lets get in!
1. A _____________ is where all of our trash
___ A: There should be regulations to stop this kind goes, and sometimes it is buried.
of destruction to our country’s natural
resources. 2. Exon has been known to have many accidents at

___ A: Really? It doesn’t look bad. I don’t see any sea causing _____________.
trash or anything.
3. Most farmers use _____________ on their
___ A: Definitely. I want our children to be able to crops which can poison rivers.
swim here the way I did when I was a kid.
___ B: No, it’s not dirty with trash but about a mile 4. _____________ is water that comes from
up they built a new battery factory, and all of pipes that has not been treated.
the lead from the factory gets pushed 5. _____________ is a big cause of pollution
down into the river. because of the carbon monoxide that is emiltled
___ B: Yes, there should be. It’s so sad. If you want, into the atmosphere.
we can investigate it more and see what we
can do to change the situation.
___ B: Domingo, didn’t you hear that this river has
Activity 3
been tested and is now contaminated
to swim in? Write the past participle of the following verbs.

1. freeze ___________________
2. answer ___________________
3. dance ___________________
4. climb ___________________
5. discover ___________________
6. hear ___________________
7. love ___________________
8. enjoy ___________________
9. cook ___________________
10. learn ___________________
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 Lesson 3: What are the effects of deforestation?

1 Activity Activity 2
Listen to the following conversation, and then Complete the following sentences with the words given below.
answer the questions below.
rain forest flooding extinction
1. What are Jorge and Miguel complaining about?
soil erosion climate change profits
_____________________________
1. The _______________ has caused people
_____________________________
who live near the river to lose their homes.
_____________________________
2. The _______________ is known for its
2. What does Jorge think the problem is caused by?
biodiversity.
_____________________________ 3. We have seen extreme _______________
_____________________________ over the past ten years, summers are now cool and
winters are warm.
_____________________________
4. So many plants and animals are falling into
3. What happens to the rain water when there are
no trees? ________________.

_____________________________ 5. ________________ is the cause of

landslides.
_____________________________
6. Many people make ________________
_____________________________
off of cutting down trees but the consequences
4. How do they describe the rainfall before the trees
are staggering.
had been cut?
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
5. What are they comparing their community to?

_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________

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 UNIT 2

3 Activity Activity 4
Complete the following sentences by circling the correct verb. Fill in the blanks with the words given below.

endangered burn plant

1. She (has work/ has been working) on her project
disappear cut threat
all day.
1. Many people in the country do not have the
2. Marilyn (has been swimming/ has been swim) ability to recycle their trash, so instead they
all morning. ______________ it.
3. It (have rained/ has been raining) all day. 2. It is a great idea to do a reforestation project in

4. She (has been studying/ has studied) for her final your community and ______________
trees.
exam all weekend.
3. Mankind is a ______________ to nature.
5. I (have been living/ have live) here for six
years now. 4. Many plants and animals are
6. The sun (has not been light/ has not been lighting) ______________ due to deforestation and
these past few days. water contamination.
5. Our forests are beginning to
7. Peter (has not been saving/has not save) money in
______________ slowly.
a bank recently.
6. Many people ______________ down trees
8. She (hasn`t been eating / hasn´t been eat) enough. to use for firewood.
9. We (haven´t been prepare/ haven´t been
preparing) camping stuffs for this weekend.
10. They (haven´t been attend/ haven´t been
attending) at school recently.

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 Lesson 4: How many people are there?

1 Activity Activity 2
Read the following conversation, and then answer the Answer the following questions with your own information.
questions below.
1. Have you been sick from parasites?
A: Daniel, can you take me to the hospital? I have been Approximately how many times?
running a high fever all day and I have diarrhea. _____________________________
B: Of course! Let’s go.
_____________________________
Later that day ... 2. Do you buy water? Why or why not?
A: What did the doctor say?
_____________________________
B: I have parasites that are causing me to be sick.
_____________________________
A: Where did you pick up parasites?
3. Why do you think that the water in El Salvador is
B: Most likely the water. It is common to find them so contaminated?
in contaminated water.
_____________________________
A: Wow, ever since I came down here from the
States, I have been told not to drink the water. _____________________________
Now I understand why. 4. Why do you think that the water in the United
States has better quality?
1. What are Delmy’s symptoms? _____________________________
_____________________________ _____________________________

_____________________________
2. What does Delmy have?
Activity 3
_____________________________ Make the following statements complete by using “will”.
3. How did Delmy get parasites?
Example: You feel better after getting lots of fluid and rest.
_____________________________ Answer: You will feel better after getting lots of fluid
and rest.
_____________________________ 1. They love the water park that has all kinds of
4. What does Daniel imply about the water in the States? water slides and games.

_____________________________ _____________________________
2. He not be able to attend the summer session
_____________________________ because of his full time job.
5. Why do you think that the quality of water in the
States is better than in other countries? _____________________________
3. She need to be here at 3 p.m. to pick up her uniform.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________ 4. My mom not wear shorts or jeans, only dresses.

_____________________________
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 Lesson 5: What policies are designed to protect the environment?

1 Activity Activity 2
Read the following conversation, and then answer Answer the following questions with your own information.
the questions.
1. Do you recycle your trash?
A: Hey, my family is going to send me a car from the
States pretty soon! _____________________________
B: Oh yeah? That is great. Just make sure that it’s not _____________________________
older than a 2003 model.
2. Do you compost any of your trash?
A: Why? I haven’t heard anything about that before.
B: Yeah, I think we are the only country in Central _____________________________
America that has that rule. But you won’t be able _____________________________
to register a car that is older more than 10 years old.
3. If you could create your own environmental
A: Wow, that is so strange. policy, what would it be?
B: Well, it’s the country’s attempt at keeping old
cars out of circulation and cutting back on gas _____________________________
emissions.
_____________________________

1. What is Carlos excited about? 4. If you have to categorize, wich would be the main
environmental problem of El Salvador?
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
2. What is the policy that is being explained in this
conversation? 5. How can we teach to up unger generations how
to be environmental responsables?
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
3. How does this policy protect the environment?

_____________________________
_____________________________
4. Do you agree that this is a good policy? Why or
why not?
_____________________________
_____________________________

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UNIT 2

3 Activity Activity 4
Write a short description of each of the following Fill in the blanks using the appropriate linking word
vocabulary words. given below.
in theory/ in too despite
1. recycle: ________________________ however practice the fact
in addition apart from and
_____________________________
2. exhaust fumes: ____________________ 1. I, ________________, am a supporter of
_____________________________ reforestation.

3. mines:_________________________
_____________________________
4. littering: _______________________
_____________________________
5. deforestation: ____________________
_____________________________
6. policy: _________________________
_____________________________
2. ________________ to reforestation, we
should also do a cleaning campaign.
3. The cleaning campaign is a great idea to me
________________ to my neighbors that
live here.
4. Yes it is, ________________, we will need a
lot of volunteers to help us.
5. But I think that we can find volunteers
________________ many people work
during the day.

6. Well, ________________ volunteers, we

will also need the support of the mayor’s office to
bring in a garbage truck.

7. ________________ this project looks

great, I just hope it’s successful,
________________.

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Name: Workbook A
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Tutor name:

Unit 3: MY FAMILY Grade:

Lesson 1: How long have you lived here?

1 Activity Activity 2
Listen to the conversation between Katarina and Complete the following sentences. Use the words given below.
Victor. Then answer the questions below.
determination success ambition goal
1. Who went to the States?
role model strength talent
_____________________________
_____________________________ 1. ______________ is what keeps us motivated.

2. What family members was he able to see? 2. ______________ describes what happens
when we complete our goals.
_____________________________
3. ______________ is a gift that we are born
_____________________________ with.
3. What happened to Victor in the city? 4. ______________ is what we call our will
_____________________________ power or our ability to keep on going even when
things are difficult.
_____________________________
5. ______________ can be shown not only
4. What is Victor’s goal? physically but also emotionally and spiritually.
_____________________________ 6. A ______________ is a person that we look
_____________________________ up to that guides us and helps us down the right path.

5. Who does Katarina want to teach her English? 7. When we set a ______________, we need
determination, success and strength to achieve it.
_____________________________
_____________________________

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UNIT 3

3 Activity

Match the following questions on the left with the answers on the right.

Questions Replies
1 Where have you gone on vacation this year? A My teacher.
2 Who have you spoken to today? B Two years.
3 How long have you practiced English? C At the internet cafe.
4 Where have you been all day? D The Bahamas.
5 What have you studied most this year? E English.

4 Activity Activity 5
Look at the following list of goals and check which ones are Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the present perfect.
important to you. Make all the necessary changes to the irregular verbs.

___ learn English 1. I _______________ that movie many

___ pick up the pencil times. (see)
___ lose weight 2. I think I _______________ him once
___ be punctual all the time before. (met)
___ wash the vegetables 3. There _______________ many
___ get a promotion earthquakes in California. (be)

___ turn off the computer 4. People _______________ to the Moon.

(travel)
___ go to sleep
___ buy a house 5. People _______________to Mars.
(not/travel)
___ wake up
___ run a marathon 6. _______________ you

___ turn off the alarm _______________the book yet? (read)

___ get a new job 7. Nobody _______________ ever

___ be punctual all the time _______________ that mountain.(climb)
___ Play Nintendo
___ grow spiritually
___ save money

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 Lesson 2: How are you related?

1 Activity Activity 2
Listen to the following conversation. Then put the Complete the following sentences with the words given below.
statements in the correct order.
impatient generous caring
complaining dependable rude
___ A: Hi little sister, where are you?
1. My wealthy aunt always gives to the poor. She is
___ A: I need you to do me a favor and drive
very _______________.
down to the Costa del Sol.
2. Chris loves sitting with older people and taking
___ B: Sure, José, I will leave now. Give me about
care of them. He is very _______________.
two hours to get there.
3. My mom always keeps her word. She is very
___ B: You don’t have to, but that sounds great! _______________.
See you soon! 4. The little boy couldn’t wait to get on the water
___ A: I locked my keys in the car, and you’re the slide. He was being _______________.
only one that has extras. 5. My two younger cousins like to burp in public.
___ B: Wow, that is far away from me. What happened? They are very _______________.
___ A: You’re the best. I will buy you dinner when 6. The food at the restaurant was terrible, and my

you get here. husband could not stop _______________.

___ B: I am at the university right now. Why?

Activity 3
Fill in the blank with the appropriate use of “how long”,
“how many” or “how often”.

1. _______________ do you see your mom?

2. _______________ does it take for you to
get home from work every day?
3. _______________ is your surfboard?
4. _______________ does your family visit you?
5. _______________ people are on the plane?

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UNIT 3

4 Activity Activity 5
Answer the following questions with your own information Find the following words in the word find below.
in complete sentences.
grandparents uncle sister
1. How often do you watch television during the week?
mother-in-law cousin parents
_____________________________ brother-in-law nephew aunt
_____________________________
_____________________________ S A B C D X A R I N T U R M
J P K L M N U P Q R Y S T O
2. How often do you take the bus during the week?
V E O X Y Z N B U D P E F T
_____________________________ H I J D V O T N U Y O E R H
L M N O P Q R S N U R T I E
_____________________________
C O U S I N E N C D D Z Z R
_____________________________ L O N P A R B X L O N W A I
3. How many brothers and sisters do you have? G R A N D P A R E N T S E N
F N L P Q R S T U V X W X L
_____________________________
I Z E B C D R E D N N E L A
_____________________________ J E F G H I S N E P H E W W
N E V O E V I S O R Q C I B
_____________________________
A T U V G X S Z A B B C D C
4. How long ago did you last go to the dentist? B F G H A T T O R Q N L I Z
_____________________________ F I A P A R E N T S T L M T
B R O T H E R I N L A W M I
_____________________________
_____________________________
5. How many days of the week do you work at
your job?
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
6. How well do you know your co-workers?
_________________________________

_________________________________

_________________________________

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 Lesson 3: How do you celebrate in your home?

1 Activity Activity 2
Listen to the following conversation, and then Complete the following sentences using the words
answer the questions below. given below.

nativity scene cookies Santa Claus

1. What country are the two speakers in?
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
2. What time of year is it?
presents mistletoe reindeer
1. _____________ a plant hung from the
ceiling; tradition says that if two people stand
underneath it they have to kiss.
2. When I was little my grandmother would leave

______________________________ _____________and milk for Santa Claus.

______________________________ 3. _____________ are used to help Santa

______________________________
3. How does El Salvador celebrate?
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
4. How does Martha’s country celebrate?
Claus guide his sled in the sky.
4. On Christmas morning we open up all of our
_____________.
5. _____________ is a big, happy man that
lives in the North Pole.
6. During Christmas our church always decorate
with a _____________ that includes a
manger and baby Jesus.

______________________________
______________________________
______________________________
5. Which celebration do you think would be
more fun?
______________________________
______________________________
______________________________

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UNIT 3

3 Activity Activity 5
Identify whether the use of “would” and “used to” is correct Answer the following questions with complete sentences.
in the following statements.
1. How many family members do you have in the
1. I would live alone. States, and where do they live?
_____________________________
2. I used to go to the park every day.
_____________________________
3. I would visit my grandmother.
_____________________________
4. I used to own a motorcycle. 2. Do you consider your family to be close and
united? Why or why not?
5. I would ride it all over town. _____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
4 Activity
3. What is your favorite thing to do when you are
not working?
Fill in the blanks with “use to”, “used to” or “would”.
_____________________________
1. I ____________ to live in San Salvador, but I
_____________________________
moved to Santa Ana last year.
_____________________________
2. When he was at school, he loved football. He 4. If you could go anywhere in the world, where
____________ play every day. would you go? Why?
_____________________________
3. My sister ____________ to hate her job, but _____________________________
now she loves it.
_____________________________
4. When my brother was younger, he liked sleeping 5. What is your favorite holiday? Why?

late. He ____________ sleep until noon _____________________________

sometimes.
5. My daughter ____________ always forget
her homework until I punished her.
_____________________________
_____________________________
6. What did you like about school?

_____________________________
6. My cousin lived many years in Australia but he
_____________________________
____________ always come and visit for
Christmas.

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 Lesson 4: What´s the cheapest way to send it?
1 Activity
Read the following conversation, and then answer the
questions below.
A: Mom, what are your plans for today?
B: Well, I am waiting to see if the package that your
father sent from the States is here yet.
A: Oh really! How long ago did he send it?
B: About two weeks ago. He said it would take at
least two weeks to arrive.
A: I wonder if it was expensive to send us something.
My friends say that it costs a lot of money to ship
things from the States to here.
B: Yes, it was very expensive. But, it’s Christmas and
your dad wanted to make sure that you received _____________________________
a gift.
A: Mom, let’s drive down to the post office and check.
B: Okay, that’s a good idea. Let’s go.
1. Who is waiting for a package and who is the
package from?
______________________________
2. How long have they waited to receive the package?
______________________________
3. Where is the package being sent from?
______________________________
4. Is it cheap to send a package from the States?
______________________________
5. Why is the package being sent?
______________________________
6. Where are they going to check on the package?
______________________________
Activity 2
Answer the following questions with your own information.
1. Have you ever received a package or letter in the
mail? If so, who was it from and where did they
mail it from?
_____________________________
_____________________________
2. Have you ever sent a letter or package to someone
in the mail? If so, who did you send it to and
where did they live?
_____________________________
3. Do you think that people use postal mail often,
why or why not?
_____________________________
_____________________________
Activity 3
Complete the following sentences by adding an indirect
subject pronoun(me you, him, her, it, us, them).
1. Martha gave the flowers to ____________
(Raquel).
2. John sent thank you cards to ____________
(his friends).
3. The movie theater gave free tickets to
____________(my classmates and I).
4. The mother prepared for the birthday by sending
invitations to ____________(her relatives).
5. Her boyfriend was sorry and bought chocolate for
______________(his girlfriend).
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 Lesson 5: Could I call you back?

1 Activity

Read the following conversation, and then answer

the questions.
A: Yea?
B: Um… is this Family Mart?
A: Yes. How can I help you?
B: Well, I was wondering what time you close today.
A: Not soon enough.
B:
A:
Excuse me?
5 p.m. Anything else?
Activity 2
B: Um, no thanks. Thank you. Write yes beside each expression that is correct in a formal
situation and no beside each expression that is not appropriate.
A: Ok.
1. _____Good afternoon, thank you for calling
1. How should the receptionist have answered Family Mart.
the phone? 2. _____ How may I help you?

______________________________ 3. _____Hello.
4. _____ I don’t know.
______________________________
5. _____ One minute please, while I find the
______________________________ answer to your question.
2. Was the receptionist professional when answering 6. _____ What?
the client’s questions? Explain. 7. _____ Excuse me, could you repeat that again,
______________________________ please?

______________________________ Activity 3
______________________________
Fill in the blanks with either “ for” or “since”.
3. Have you ever had an experience similar to this
one? Explain. 1. He has been here ____ 9 a.m.

______________________________ 2. He has been working _____ he arrived.

______________________________ 3. I lived in New York _____ my childhood.

4. They have studied _____ three hours today.
______________________________
5. He has lived in Bangkok _____ a long time.

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 Tenth Grade - English

Name: Workbook A
Headquarters: Code:
Section:

Tutor name:

Unit 4: EATING OUT Grade:

Lesson 1: Would you like to see the menu?

1 Activity Activity 2
Listen to the conversation and answer the Complete the following sentences. Use the words given below.
questions below.
spicy salty sour creamy
1. Who are the three people in this conversation?
bitter sweet oil
_____________________________
_____________________________ 1. The chicken soup my mom made had a lot of
2. Where is the conversation taking place at? milk and butter. It was very _____________.

_____________________________ 2. Don’t add too much vinegar unless you want it to

_____________________________
3. Based on the conversation, what kind of food do
you think the restaurant specializes in?
_____________________________
be _____________.
3. Here is the _____________sauce. I wouldn’t
recommend it for children because it’s very hot.
4. Here, try this rice. Does it taste

_____________________________ _____________ to you? I accidently put

4. What were the waiter’s two favorite dishes? too much in.
5. A lot of people put too much grease in their food,
_____________________________
and that makes it very _____________.
_____________________________
5. What is the significance of the word ma’m?
6. Yummy, these oranges are so
_____________ and good.
_____________________________
7. Because green mangos are so
_____________________________
_____________, I have to eat them with a
little salt.

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UNIT 4

3 Activity Activity 5
Check the food items below that are sweet. Categorize the following nouns by labeling them countable
or uncountable.
___ green mangos
1. cream cheese ______________
___ lemons
___ candy 2. peanut ______________
___ sour milk 3. mango ______________
___ ice cream
4. milk ______________
___ pickles
5. peach ______________
___ bananas
___ cake 6. butter ______________

___ chocolate 7. water ______________

___ apples 8. egg ______________
___ limes
9. cheese ______________
10. juice ______________

4 Activity

Match the questions on the left with the answers on the right.

Questions Answers
1 May I take your order? A Yes, it was delicious.
2 Would you like more time? B No, I think that we are ready now.
3 What would you like to drink? C Yes, some ketchup please.
4 Can I get you anything else? D Yes, I will have the grilled chicken.
5 Did you enjoy your meal? E We will both have water.
6 What are the specials? F Our famous mixed French fries.
7 Will you be having a dessert? G Yes, I will have a Royal chocolate cake
8 What´s the cheapest thing on the H Today, our specials are jalapeño steak
menu? and honey mustard Ribbs.

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 Lesson 2: What would you like to drink?
1 Activity
Listen to the following conversation. Then put the
sentences in the correct order.
___ A: Our special tonight is roasted lamb with
small potatoes and fresh peppered vegetables.
___ A: Excellent. Is there anything I can do for you
while we wait for you meal to be prepared?
___ A: My pleasure.
___ B: That sounds delicious. I will have the special.
___ B: Of course, that will be perfect. Bring me a 4. ___________ is a dish that originated from
bottle of red wine as well.
___ B: Yes, bring me a glass of water please.
___ A: I recommend a dark dry wine with that meal ___________ that they use to collect eggs or
to compliment the flavor of the lamb.
Activity 2
Complete the following sentences with the words given below.
pizza lemonade pie soup
chickens sandwiche wine
1. ___________ is a pastry that is normally filled
with fruit like apples or cherries.
2. ___________ is a simple and refreshing drink
made from lemons and sugar, served cold.
3. ___________is made from fermented grapes.
There are many varieties to choose from.
Italy. It has fresh tomatoes, cheese and sometimes
meat on top of the dough.
5. In El Salvador many people have their own
kill and eat at a later time.
6. During the winter season, I love to eat hot
___________. The broth keeps me warm.
7. Many North Americans eat a ___________
for lunch, usually an assortment of meats and
vegetables between two pieces of bread.
Activity 3
Fill in the blank with the correct use of either “who’s” or “whose”.
1. _______________silverware is that?
2. Can you see _______________ at the door.
3. I wonder_______________ going to win
the game tonight.
4. _______________ jacket that’s, its been
left behind?
5. _______________ been in my jewelry box?
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UNIT 4

4 Activity Activity 5
Answer the following questions with your own information. Find the following words in the word find.
1. Have you ever worked in a restaurant? establishment dish main course
_____________________________ medium rare starter mouthful

_____________________________
B C M A I N C O U R S E
_____________________________ K L E A I F N B Z R T S
2. What is your favorite meal to buy at a restaurant? O X D Z A B C D P E F T
J D I O P N A Y O E R A
_____________________________ N O U Q R S T D R V W B
_____________________________ B Q M O N L U I J F E L
C V R K M R E S S P A I
_____________________________ T Y A P E V Y H O T E S
3. How often do you eat outside of your home O P R R S T U V X W X H
a month? A B E D R E D N N E L M
_____________________________ F G H I J K L M I N O E
V O E V A W O R Q C I N
_____________________________ U V W M O U T H F U L T
_____________________________ G H A T P O R Q N L I U
I N A B S T A R T E R C
4. Have you ever been to a restaurant and did not
understand the language on the menu? If so, how
did you overcome the problem?
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
5. Give examples of the appliances you have at
home that need an outlet.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________

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 Lesson 3: Should I leave a tip?

1 Activity 2
Listen to the following conversation, and then Complete the following sentences with vocabulary words
answer the questions below. given below.
1. Did the two people in the restaurant enjoy their attentive formal efficient
meal and service? How do you know?
knowledgeable polite sincere
_____________________________
_____________________________ 1. The waiter was very _________________
about the menu. He was able to answer all of my
_____________________________
questions.
2. Why does Amanda say the waiter deserves a tip?
2. The hostess was so _________________
_____________________________ and courteous.
_____________________________
3. The cooks were very _________________.
_____________________________ They got our meals out in little time.
3. What does Luis say about tipping initially? 4. The restaurant was very

_____________________________ _________________. Everyone was

dressed up in suits and ties, and all the women
_____________________________ were wearing nice dresses.
_____________________________
5. The waiter was very _________________;
4. How much did they end up leaving as a tip for he saw my purse on the ground and brought me a
the waiter? chair to put it on.
_____________________________ 6. The waiter was also very

_____________________________ _________________. He told me his two

favorite dishes and the dish that he disliked the
_____________________________ most. It was very helpful!
5. Was Luis in agreement in the end to leave a tip?

_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
6. How often do you leave tips for good service?

_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________

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UNIT 4

3 Activity Activity 5
Complete the following sentences by circling the correct Answer the following questions with your own information.
vocabulary word.
1. What is your favorite type of food? Why?
1. It took forever to get our food. My husband was
very (impatient/content) with the problem. _____________________________
_____________________________
2. Our waitress was very (rude/friendly). She never
smiled and acted like she was too busy to attend us. _____________________________
2. Have you ever experienced bad service at a
3. The kitchen was covered in grease and looked like restaurant? If so, what happened?
it hadn’t been cleaned in months. It was (sterile/ _____________________________
dirty).
4. Our waiter was so (slow/forgetful). I asked _____________________________
him for a refill several time before he finally
_____________________________
remembered to bring me one.
3. Do you leave tips at a restaurant? Why or
why not?

4 Activity
_____________________________
_____________________________
Write sentences using possessive pronouns with the following
information. Follow the example below. _____________________________
4. If you have a waiter that gave you a bad dining
Example: Those shoes are Rosie’s. experience, what would you do?
Answer: Those shoes are hers.
_____________________________
_____________________________
1. Raul ordered lasagna. ________________
_____________________________
______________________________
5. Would you ever work in a restaurant? Why or
2. My mom and dad bought those cookies. why not?
______________________________ _____________________________
______________________________ _____________________________
3. Jamie ordered white wine. ______________ _____________________________
______________________________ 6. Do you have problems with food allergies? If you
do, how do you when you go to a restaurant?
4. You bought a brown horse. _____________
_____________________________
______________________________
_____________________________
5. Those bills are Daniel’s. _______________
_____________________________
______________________________

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 Lesson 4: Would you like to go on a picnic?

1 Activity

Read the following conversation, and then answer the 4. What kind of foods did Carlos pack in the
questions below. picnic basket?
A: Okay, Reina, let’s go. It’s time for us to leave. _____________________________
B: I’m coming. Where are you taking me anyway?
_____________________________
A: It’s a surprise!
5. What is the relationship between Carlos and Reina?
B: Wow, this place is beautiful! What a gorgeous
river. Why do you have a basket in your hands? _____________________________
A: Its lunch! I decided to take you out for a picnic today!
B: A picnic! I’ve never been on one before. This is _____________________________
so nice. 6. What are they celebrating?
A: Well, first you lay out this blanket so that we can
sit on it. And then we take the food out that I _____________________________
brought to eat and enjoy each other’s company _____________________________
and the nature that surrounds us.
B: And what did you bring to eat? We can’t cook
out here.
A: Well, I have cold sandwiches, cheese and crackers,
Activity 2
homemade apple pie and a bottle of your
favorite wine. Answer the following questions with your own information.
B: Wow, this is the best date we have ever had! 1. If you could go anywhere to have a picnic, where
A: Well, you have to do something special after five would you choose to go and why?
years of marriage.
_____________________________
B: Go ahead and open the wine. Let’s start celebrating!
_____________________________
1. Describe the place that Carlos took Reina? 2. What kind of food would you bring on a picnic?

______________________________ _____________________________
______________________________ _____________________________
2. How did Carlos surprise her? 3. Who would you take with you? Why?

______________________________ _____________________________
______________________________ _____________________________
3. What was Reina worried about? 4. Have you ever been on a picnic before?

______________________________ _____________________________
______________________________ _____________________________

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 Lesson 5: Do you want to go out on Friday night?

1 Activity
Read the following conversation, and then answer the questions.
A: I am having a small get together at my house
Friday night. Will you be able to make it, Julia?
B: Friday night? What time?
A: Dinner will start at 5 p.m., and then we will have
game night.
B: What’s game night?
A: Well, we take some of our favorite board and card
games and play against each other in teams. It’s a
lot of fun.
B: That sounds like fun! Sure, I will be there. Should
I bring anything?
A: Bring a game if you have one and maybe a bag of
chips and dip.
B: Okay, sounds good. I will see you at 5.
1. Where does Rosa invite Julia?
_____________________________
Activity 2
Check the phrases that are formal.
___ Would you like to come over?
___ We’d be delighted to have you over soon.
___ Do ya wanna come over?
___ Sure, what time?
___ I’d love to, but I have other plans for tonight.
___ Would you be available to meet for lunch?
___ Wanna drop by tonight for a quick dinner?
___ Oh certainly! Can I bring anything?
___ Yeah. Can I bring anything?
Activity 3
Read the following formal and informal situations and
answer them in your own words.

_____________________________ 1. You are being recognized by your community.

You accept the invitation to the dinner.
2. What day and time is the party?
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
2. Your mom and dad are asking you to stop by
3. What is Rosa planning to do at the party?
tonight. You accept.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
4. Do you think that you would have fun at a party
3. Your best friend has asked you to come over. You
like this? Why or why not?
have to refuse.
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________

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 Tenth Grade - English

Name: Workbook A
Headquarters: Code:
Section:

Tutor name:

Unit 5: VACATIONS IN EL SALVADOR Grade:

Lesson 1: Who goes on vacation in El Salvador?

1 Activity Activity 2
Listen to the conversation between Karla and Complete the following sentences. Use the words given below.
Stephanie as they discuss how they will spend their first
night on vacation. Then answer the questions below. departure round trip flight tax

1. What is the view that Karla is describing? room service smoking luggage

_____________________________ 1. I would like to reserve a room, but make it a

_______________ room because my father
_____________________________
always brings his cigars.
2. Where are they?

_____________________________ 2. Does this hotel include _______________?

_____________________________ I will not have time to clean my room on this trip.
3. Why hasn’t Karla taken a vacation before?
3. Let me know what time your
_____________________________ _______________ is, so that we can have
_____________________________ you at the airport two hours ahead of that time.
4. What is the reason that Karla and Stephanie
taking a vacation? 4. Is this a one way flight or a
_______________?
_____________________________
5. Does this price on the hotel include
_____________________________ _______________?
5. What are their plans for their first night of vacation?

_____________________________ 6. Is there a limit on the amount of

_______________ I can check?
_____________________________

7. Your _______________ will arrive in

Cancun, Mexico in four hours. Enjoy!

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 3 Activity Activity 4
Check the items that you would do for fun on vacation. Write the past participle for the following verbs.

___ surf 1. accept ________________

___ sleep
2. bounce ________________
___ hike
3. clap ________________
___ ski
___ clean 4. drag ________________

___ sunbath 5. examine ________________

___ rollerblade 6. float ________________
___ pay bills
7. greet ________________
___ swim
8. heal ________________
___ watch TV
___ listen to the radio 9. improve ________________
___ cook 10. jog ________________
___ scuba dive

Activity 5
Match information on the left with the answers on the right.

1 Passenger name: A August 25th, 2010

2 Date of departure: B $ 413.00
3 Reservation number: C October 29th, 2010
4 Total cost including tax: D Samuel Lopez
5 Return date: E 0008973571

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 Lesson 2: Could you tell me how to get to the bus terminal?

1 Activity Activity 3
Listen to the following conversation. Then put the Complete the following sentences with the words given below.
sentences in the correct order.
air conditioning windshield bus stop taxi
___ Erick: Excuse me but can you tell me how to
get to Metrocentro? power steering car rental terminal
___ Erick: All right, thanks for your help.
___ Erick: You too. 1. My truck does not have _______________
It is so hard to turn the steering wheel.
___ Pedestrian: It will cost you 35 cents.
2. Could you please tell me which bus
___ Erick: Thanks, do you know how much the
fair will be? _______________ I need to go to, I am lost.
___ Pedestrian: No problem, have a good day. 3. The_______________ at the airport is very
___ Pedestrian: Sure, you need to go up two efficient. They bring you the car, and all you do is
blocks and make a right. About a block up on sign the paperwork.
the right hand side is the bus stop for route 4. My _______________ is so dirty; I can’t
29. It will drop you off in front of Metro. see anything out of it.
5. I wish my house had _______________,
especially during the summer when it gets so hot.
2 Activity 6. I need a _______________. How much will
Complete the following sentences using the clues given below. it cost me to get from the mall to my hotel?
Use the present perfect. 7. I have been standing at this

Example: It’s so hot that I’ve _________ _______________ for twenty minutes, and
five cans of soda already. (drink) not a single bus has passed.
Answer: It’s so hot that I’ve drunk five cans of
soda already.
1. We’re late and the game has already
______________. (begin)
2. Shelly can’t go skiing anymore. She has
______________ her leg. (break)
3. In the last few years, it has ______________
more and more difficult to get into college.
(become)
4. Raul’s here, and he’s ______________ some
sandwiches! (bring)
5. She’s getting married in a week, and she hasn’t
______________her dress yet. (choose)

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 Lesson 3: Are we going to the Mayan ruins or the water park?

1 Activity Activity 2
Listen to the following conversation, and then Complete the following sentences with the words given below
answer the questions below.
beach access swimming pool bungalow
1. Where does Carlos want to go to this weekend?
water slides camping area jacuzzi
_____________________________
_____________________________ 1. I heard that they have a ______________. I
am going to bring my tent!
_____________________________
2. Don’t forget to bring your bathing suits, because
2. What does Ana think about the idea?
there is ______________ at the hotel.
_____________________________ 3. Does the room come with
_____________________________ a______________? I love taking hot baths.
_____________________________ 4. The hotel has direct ______________ It’s a
3. What are the activities that Carlos mentions? small path down to the ocean.
_____________________________ 5. The hotel is full, but we have a large, private

_____________________________ ______________. It comes with a kitchen

and bathroom.
_____________________________
4. What does Ana call herself?
6. The pool has ______________. Let’s go get
in line to slide down!
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
5. What does Carlos ask her to pack?

_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
6. Have you ever been camping? If so, did you like it?
If not, do you think you would like it?
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________

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 3 Activity Activity 5
Complete the following sentences by circling the correct Write your own sentences using the following vocabulary
vocabulary words. words.

1. The woods have a lot of (water sports, hiking trails)

let’s go walk around. 1. Right across
2. I will be waiting for you downstairs in the (lobby/
__________________________________
handicapped).
2. Adrenaline
3. Do you have (admission fee/internet access), if so I
will bring my computer. __________________________________
4. I saw weights and an elliptical in the (business 3. Surfing skills
center/ fitness center).
__________________________________
4. Shopping mall
4 Activity __________________________________
5. King distance
__________________________________
Fill in the blanks with the correct time clauses: as soon as/ as
long as/ after/ before/ until/ when/ while 6. Tour guide

1. We will stay here ____ you come. (3 possible __________________________________

answers) 7. Walking distance
2. I’ll come and see you ____ I have time. (3 possible __________________________________
answers)
8. Soundproof windows
3. We will be ready ___ you are. (4 possible answers)
__________________________________
4. _____ you come tomorrow, I’ll give you some
chocolate. (3 possible answers) 9. Dance clubs
5. ____ they show me their homework, I will correct __________________________________
it. (3 possible answers) 10. Admission fee
6. We will go ____ he is ready. (3 possible answers)
__________________________________
7. She will speak to you _____ you come in. (4
possible answers)

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 Lesson 4: Are you going to make the reservation or am I?

1 Activity Activity 2
Read the following conversation, and then answer the Complete the following sentences. Use the words given below.
questions below.
amenities payment method fitness room
A: Hi, I have a reservation for this weekend.
reservation air conditioning sauna
B: Okay, what name is the reservation under?
A: Mine. Marcos Garcia. I am hoping that the room
has wireless internet. 1. Okay sir, what will be your _____________
tonight, cash or credit card?
B: Yes sir. You have an executive suite which
includes wireless internet, room service, cable 2. Mom, I saw that the hotel has a
television and central heating and air conditioning. ______________. Let’s get our swimsuits
A: Perfect. Tell me, does the room come with a jacuzzi? and towels and go sit in there with a few
B: Yes, it does, Mr. Garcia. magazines for a little while.
A: Great. Where do I sign? 3. Make sure that the room has

______________. It is too hot to sleep

without it.
1. What is the name of the man with the hotel
reservation? 4. Yes, I made a ______________ earlier this
week under the name of Misty Johnson.
_____________________________
5. The room comes with many
_____________________________
______________, such as room service,
2. What service does Marcos ask about? continental breakfast and cable.
_____________________________ 6. The hotel offers a ______________ to all
_____________________________ of our guests. There are several weight and cardio
machines.
3. What does the executive suite include?

_____________________________
_____________________________
4. What other amenities does Marcos ask about?

_____________________________
_____________________________
5. Does Marcos seem satisfied with his room, how
do you know?
_____________________________
_____________________________

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 UNIT 5

3 Activity Activity 4
Write the main clause for the following time clauses. Follow Pretend that you are able to make a reservation at any hotel
the example below. in the world. Write a short paragraph on where you would
go and what kind of amenities your hotel would have.
Example: While I am visiting El Salvador
(Costa del Sol) ________________________________
Answer: While I am visiting El Salvador, I am
going to the Costa del Sol. ________________________________

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1. While I am studying tomorrow (to catch up on
my emails) ________________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________ ________________________________

2. When I go to visit my grandma (bring her a gift) ________________________________

_____________________________
_____________________________ ________________________________
3. When my dad comes over for dinner (bring some
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wine with him)
_____________________________ ________________________________
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4. While she goes shopping (pick up some milk and
cheese) ________________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________ ________________________________
5. While they are out at the zoo (clean the house and
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take a nap)
_____________________________ ________________________________
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Tenth Grade - English

 Lesson 5: Can you tell me how to get there?

1 Activity
Read the following conversation, and then answer the questions.
A: Can you come down to the office today? I need
you to sign some papers, Edwin.
B: Sure, what time?
A: Some time after lunch but before 4 p.m.
B: Okay, where is the office located?
A: Do you know where Los Heroes Boulevard is?
B: Yes.
A: Well, once you are on the Boulevard, go straight
until you reach Metrosur. Then make your first
left hand turn. The office is on the right hand side
of the street, called Hydromechanica.
B: Okay, great. I will be there after lunch. See you soon!
A: See you soon.
Activity 2
Complete the following time clauses with “if ” or “when”.
1. _____________ mom gets home early we
will all be able to go the park and play.
2. _____________ the summer season starts, I
would like to have air conditioning in my house.
3. I don’t know _____________ I will get paid,
but hopefully it won’t be too much longer.
4. _____________ my family comes to visit me
next month, I will take them to a nice restaurant.
5. _____________ there is something I can do
to help, please don’t hesitate to ask.

1. Where does Edwin need to go today?

Activity 3
_____________________________ Write a short description of what you do in each of the
following places.
_____________________________
2. What does he need to do? 1. post office: ______________________
_____________________________ _____________________________
_____________________________ 2. bakery: ________________________
3. What time does he need to be there?
_____________________________
_____________________________
3. park: _________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
4. What are the directions that were given?
4. hotel: ________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
_____________________________
5. What is the name of the office that he needs to 5. library: ________________________
go to? _____________________________
_____________________________ 6. restaurant:______________________
_____________________________ _____________________________

English - Tenth Grade