“CONSEJO PROVINCIAL DE PICHINCHA” HIGH SCHOOL

REINFORCEMENT WORKSHOP
Name: ................................................... Date: …………………………………………….
Class: .................................................. Subject: General English
School year: 2022-2023 Week 1-2 from September12th to 16th/ 2022
Teacher’s name: ………………………

READING
OBJECTIVE: Directly access the main points and important details of up-to date English language texts, such as
those published on the web, or general investigation, through the efficient use of ICT and reference tools where required.
REF. (O.EFL 5.5)
ACTIVITIES
1. Read the following e-mail carefully.

A) Circle the correct option according to the text.

1. Diana is writing this e-mail to…
a) Robert b) Angie c) Anne
2. Diana comes from…
a) Britain. b) Canada. c) The USA.
3. She went on holidays…
a) Alone. B) with Mike c) with Anne
4. She took the Eurostar from … to Paris.
a) Montreal b) London c)Barcelona
5. The weather in Spain was…
a) Windy. b) Cold. c) very warm
6. She went to the beach in…
a) Spain. B) Italy. C) France.
7. She spent… days by the sea.
a) One b) two c) three
8. So far she’s visited… cities in Europe.
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 a) Three b) four c) five
9. After Florence, she wants to visit… more cities.
a)One b) two c) three
10. During her trip Diana used… means of transport.
a) two b) three c) four

2. Read the following text carefully.

It’s lunch break. Lilian and Matt are in the playground talking about their weekend.
Lilian: Last Saturday I invited some friends to visit me and we just stayed at home. You Know, we usually meet at
the shopping Centre or we go jogging in the park but this time I was so tired that I preferred not to go out. We
watched a good film and ate popcorn. It was fun
Matt: But why were you so tired?
Lilian: Well, during the weekend I am always very busy after school. I have guitar lessons and basketball practice
three times a week. After that, I get home and I usually study, last week I had a Math and Science test, so I had to
study a lot.
Matt: I’ve got to admit that I am very lazy, so the best thing for me is to spend my free time at home sitting in front
of the TV. I also like to have my laptop with me and I am always surfing the net or checking my Facebook page.
Lilian: But this way you don’t hang out with your friends and you don’t exercise.
Matt: You are right about exercising but I often meet my friends. For example, last Sunday I was on Facebook
keeping in touch with my friends. I am always with them online. Come on, don’t look at me that. I know it’s not
the same thing as being face-to-face with them but that’s how I like it.
Lilian: Well, I have to say that’s too dull for me. You would feel healthier and have more fun if you went out with
your friends. You can always experience something new. Why don’t you go cycling with them next week?
Matt: You´re so right, I will ask them.
Lilian: That’s the spirit.
A. Change only the underlined word of each sentence to make TRUE statements.
1. Lilian spent her weekend alone.
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 2. She hated her weekend.
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3. Matt prefers to spend his free time outside.
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4. Lilian thinks that the way Matt spends his free time is very interesting.
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B. Answer these questions on the text.
1. Where does Lilian usually hang out with her friends?
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2. Why did she stay at home last weekend?
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3. How often does Lilian do sports?
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4. How does Matt usually spend his free time?
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C. Read and match the parts.

1.Lilian invited some friends to her house.. a) because he is so lazy.

2.She doesn’t have much time after school..
3.Last week she had to prepare herself…
4.Matt loves being at home…
5.His favourite pastime…
6.He doesn’t do much exercise…
7.He usually goes online…
8. In the end Lilian convinces Matt…
b) to invite his friends to go out.
c) because she has other free time activities.
d) because he spends so much time at home.
e) when he wants to meet his friends.
f) for a couple of tests.
g) because she didn’t want to go out las weekend.
h) is watching TV.

LISTENING
OBJECTIVE: listen to a record about conversations of free time activities and find specific information.

LISTENING N° 1

TASK 1

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TASK 2

LISTENING N°2
TASK 1

TASK 2

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C.-VOCABULARY AND GRAMMAR HOBBIES AND FREE TIME ACTIVITIES

1.Match the pictures to the hobbies by writing the picture number next to the hobby.

2.GRAMMAR NOTE

3.Now , use the words and expressions in the box to complete sentences about your likes and
dislikes and how they correspond to the two hobbies.

Staying at home doing things outdoors music being creative

Artistic keeping fit being on my own animals using computers

1. I love…………………………………………………………
2. I enjoy………………………………………………………..
3. I don’t mind……………………………………………….....
4. I don’t like …………………………………………………..
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 5. I hate…………………………………………………………

D. WRITING, COMPLETE THE QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT HOBBIES AND

FREE- TIME ACTIVITIES.

GO FISHING BY A RIVER OR A LAKE WITH A FISHING ROD

GO SWIMMING IN A POOL WEARING A SWIMMING COSTUME
PLAY FOOTBALL ON A PITCH WITH A BALL
PLAY VIDEO GAMES AT HOME WITH A TV OR A CONSOLE
GO JOGGING ON A COURT WEARING SOME RUNNING SHOES
HAVE A PICNIC IN A PARK WITH ALL THE FAMILY
DO KARATE/MARTIAL ARTS IN A GYM WITH WHITE SUIT AND BLACK BELT
DO SPORTS IN A PLAYGROUND WEARING LIGHT CLOTHES
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS IN A TOURISTIC PLACE WITH A NEW CAMERA
GOING SHOPPING ON WEEKENDS WITH MY MOTHER OR FATHER
WATCHING TV / FILMS IN THE LIVINGROOM WITH MY SISTER / BROTHER
GOING CYCLING ON MY BIKE WITH MY BEST FRIEND
PAINTING / DRAWING IN THE PARK WITH WONDERFUL COLORS
PLAYING THE GUITAR IN MY HIGHSCHOOL WITH MY TEACHER
COLLECTING STAMPS IN MY ROOM WITH MY GRANDFATHER
GARDENING AT HOME WITH MY AUNT / UNCLE

 Frequency Expressions: every day, / every morning /afternoon / evening / weekend.

Once / twice / three times a week / month/, year.

a. What do you like doing in your free time?

I like………………………………………………
Example: I like playing football and going to the cinema with my father.

b. What do you like doing on a rainy days?

On rainy days, I like ………………………………………………..
Example: On rainy days, I like reading at home with my bro.

c. What is your favourite hobby?

My favourite hobby is………………………………
d. How often do you …………………………… (Favourite hobby)?
……………………………………………………………………
e. Why do you like …………………………( favourite hobby)
…………………………………………………………………….
Example: I like fishing because it’s relaxing.
f. What hobbies or free time activities do you dislike, and why?
I don´t like …………………………..because……………………
Example: I don’t like collecting stamps because it´s boring.

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 g. WRITING a paragraph about what you like doing and what you don´t like doing, write sports
hobbies, school, food, etc. Use the phrases and expressions to help you.

My hobbies
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E. SPEAKING Now, Take your turn and ask and answer the questions with a partner

ENGLISH TEACHERS AREA COORDINATOR VICEPRINCIPAL STUDENT’S SIGNATURE

Lic. Adelita Gutierrez
Msc. Marcia Cuaspud
Msc. Blanca Chiliguano

Msc. Azucena Daquilema Msc. Esther Cevallos