ANTOLOGÍA DE INGLÉS

COMPRENSIÓN LECTORA CON EJERCICIOS

EXANI – I

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 ANTOLOGÍA DE INGLÉS EXANI – I
ÍNDICE DE CONTENIDO

1. Holiday home adverts 2

2. Professional profile summaries 4

3. An email from a friend 6

4. An invitation to a job interview 8

5. A poster at work 10

6. A poster for exam candidates 12

7. A restaurant menu 14

8. A study timetable 16

9. An airport departures board 18

10. Business cards 20

11. Notes at work 22

12. A message to a new friend 24

13. Study skills tips 26

14. English course prospectus 28

15. Choosing a conference venue 31

16. Respuestas de los ejercicios 33

17. Referencias 35

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 READING 1
“HOLIDAY HOME ADVERTS”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read two adverts for places to stay on holiday to practice and improve your reading
skills. Before reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Match the definitions (a – h) with the vocabulary (1 – 8).

Vocabulary Definitions

1. A barbecue a. Has all the things you need

2. Countryside b. Big
3. Large c. A higher floor
4. Fully equipped d. Opposite of city and town
5. To escape e. Has a door from the bedroom to the bathroom
6. En suite f. Very expensive and nice
7. Luxury g. A thing to cook food outside
8. Upstairs h. To leave

HOLIDAY HOME ADVERTS

City flat
Beautiful two-bedroom city flat five minutes’ walk from the
cathedral. Fully equipped kitchen, living room with a large
sofa and chairs, big TV and balcony. The balcony has space
for four people to sit and gets the sun in the mornings, and
the flat is light and warm. It has Wi-Fi and fast internet. The
upstairs bedroom sleeps four people, with two double
beds; the downstairs bedroom sleeps two in single beds.
The flat is perfect for families and is near shops, bars and
restaurants.

Farmhouse
Four-bedroom farmhouse in the countryside. All of the
four double bedrooms are en suite with luxury shower
and bath. Farm kitchen with barbecue, tables and chairs
outside. Great for groups of friends. The supermarket is
half an hour by car and you can take a train from the
village into the city. Escape from normal life for a few
days as we have … NO INTERNET and you can only use
mobile phones at the bottom of the garden!

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TASK 1: Complete the sentences with the words in the box

garden train balcony outside

downstairs kitchen Families thirty

1. The _______________ in the flat has everything you need.

2. Four people can sit on the _______________ at the flat.
3. The single beds are in the bedroom _______________.
4. _______________ will love the flat.
5. At the farmhouse, you can have a barbecue _______________.
6. It takes _______________ minutes to drive to the supermarket.
7. If you want to go to the city, you can take a _______________.
8. You can only use mobile phones in the _______________.

TASK 2: Write the words and phrases in the correct group.

Has internet In the city You can sit outside Far from the shops
Has four bedrooms For eight people Near the shops

The flat The farmhouse Both places

DISCUSSION: Which place would you choose for a holiday?

NOTES:

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 READING 2
“PROFESSIONAL PROFILE SUMMARIES”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read two professional profile summaries to practice and improve your reading skills.
Before reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Match the definitions (a – f) with the vocabulary (1 – 6).

Vocabulary Definitions

1. Skilled a. Someone who designs buildings

2. Customer service b. Known by many people
3. Architect c. Someone who owns part of a business
4. Creative d. The department that takes care of people who buy products
5. Famous or services
6. A partner e. Good at doing something
f. Able to use original ideas to create something

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE SUMMARIES

Maria
I am an architect with 20 years’ experience of designing
and developing spaces. I am a partner in the award-
winning STG Architects Ltd, which is famous for its work
on the Galroy Building in London. I enjoy working with
people from all over the world and have international
experience of working in Italy, Greece, Thailand,
Australia and Brazil. I have a Master of Science from
Sheffield University and a BA in Architecture from Hull
University. I also speak Italian and Thai. When I am not
working, I spend my time hiking, skiing and diving.

Emily
I am an experienced sales manager with 12 years’ experience of developing customer service
teams. I am skilled in negotiation, team motivation and building successful sales teams. After ten
years of working in sales and customer service at Halo Bank, I am now the sales office manager
of a team of 120 at Southern General Plastics Ltd. I have an MBA from Stanford University and a
degree in Business Studies from Cornell University. I am creative and hardworking and enjoy
working with others.

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TASK 1: Are the sentences about Maria or Emily? Circle the correct answer.

Answer
1. She manages a large team of people. Maria Emily
2. She is a partner of a company Maria Emily
3. She has worked in many different countries. Maria Emily
4. Her last job was in a bank. Maria Emily
5. She speaks two other languages. Maria Emily
6. She likes outdoor sports. Maria Emily

TASK 2: Complete the following sentences using the words from the box.

world successful service 20

hard famous free business

1. Maria has worked as an architect for _______________ years.

2. Maria’s company, STG Architects Ltd, is _______________ for working on the Galroy
Building.
3. Maria likes working with people from all around the _______________.
4. Maria likes hiking, skiing and diving in her _______________ time.
5. Emily has spent 12 years managing customer _______________ teams.
6. One of Emily’s skills is building _______________ sales teams.
7. Emily studied _______________ studies at Cornell University.
8. Emily is creative and works _______________.

DISCUSSION: What work do you do? How would you describe your experience and your skills?

NOTES:

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 READING 3
“AN EMAIL FROM A FRIEND”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read an email about plans for the weekend to practice and improve your reading
skills. Before reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Match the definitions (a – f) with the words in bold type in the sentences (1 – 6).

Sentences Definitions

1. That sounds like a good idea. a. Come to live to a new place

2. We moved in yesterday. b. To be excited about something
3. Keep going past the cinema. c. Tell each other news about their lives
4. We should catch up soon. d. To tell something to somebody
5. Let me know if you like fish. e. Is
6. Looking forward to it! f. Don’t stop moving

AN EMAIL FROM A FRIEND

Hi Samia,

Quick email to say that sounds like a great idea. Saturday is

better for me because I’m meeting my parents on Sunday. So,
if that’s still good for you, why don’t you come here? Then you
can see the new flat and all the work we’ve done on the
kitchen since we moved in. We can eat at home and then go
for a walk in the afternoon. It’s going to be so good to catch
up finally. I want to hear all about your new job!

Our address is 52 Charles Road, but it’s a bit difficult to find because the house numbers are really
strange here. If you turn left at the post office and keep going past the big white house on Charles
Road, there’s a small side street behind it with the houses 50–56 in. Don’t ask me why the side
street doesn’t have a different name! But call me if you get lost and I’ll come and get you.

Let me know if there’s anything you do/don’t like to eat. Really looking forward to seeing you!

See you soon!

Gregor

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TASK 1: Are the sentences true or false?

Answer
1. Samia and Gregor are going to meet on Saturday. True False
2. Gregor is going to make lunch. True False
3. They have not seen each other for a long time. True False
4. Samia’s life has not changed since they last met. True False
5. The house is easy to find. True False
6. Gregor doesn’t know the name of the side street his flat is on. True False

TASK 2: Put the words in order to make sentences.

1. Idea. / like / a great / That / sounds

2. for / better / me. / is / Saturday

3. you / Why / here? / don’t / come

4. all about / your / I want / new job. / to hear

5. you / Call / if / lost. / me / get

6. Forward to / looking / you! / Really / seeing

DISCUSSION: How do you make plans with friends? By email?

NOTES:

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 READING 4
“AN INVITATION TO A JOB INTERVIEW”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read an email to a job interview to practice and improve your reading skills. Before
reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Match the definitions (a – f) with the vocabulary (1 – 6).

Vocabulary Definitions

1. ID a. A job in a company, for example a marketing manager or sales

2. A position assistant.
3. References b. A short document that shows your experience and qualifications.
4. To reschedule c. Letters from people who know you that describe your abilities
5. A CV d. Identification; a document with your personal information.
6. Reception e. The place in an office where visitors arrive.
f. To change the date or time of something.

AN INVITATION TO A JOB INTERVIEW

To: Grace Yang

Date: September 6th Subject: Invitation to job interview

Dear Grace,
Thank you for your application for the position of sales manager. We would like to invite you for
an interview at 10 a.m. on Monday 21 September at our offices at The Shard, 32 London Bridge
Street, London. You will meet with our head of sales, Susan Park, and the interview will last for
about 45 minutes. During this time, you will have the opportunity to find out more about the
position and learn more about our company.

Please bring your CV and references to the interview. You will also need to show a form of ID at
reception to receive a visitor’s pass. Please ask for me as soon as you arrive. If you have any
questions or if you wish to reschedule, please call me on 555-1234 or email me by 12 September.

I look forward to meeting you.

Best regards,

Anna Green
Human Resources Assistant

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TASK 1: Circle the best answer.

1. What job did Grace apply for? 4. What does Grace need to bring to the interview?
a. Head of sales a. Her CV
b. Sales manager b. Her references
c. Sales assistant c. Her ID
d. Human resource assistant d. All of the above

2. When is the job interview? 5. Who should Grace ask for at reception?
a. 6 September a. The reception manager
b. 12 September b. Susan Park
c. 21 September c. Anna Green
d. 22 September d. Grace Yang

3. How long will the interview take? 6. What can Grace do if she wants to change the
a. Under an hour interview date?
b. Just over an hour a. Go to the reception on 12 September
c. Over two hours b. Call Anna Green on 10 September
d. A day c. Email Anna Green on 15 September
d. Meet Susan Park for a coffee on 21 September

TASK 2: Complete the following sentences using the words from the box.

sales last pass

resources invite Shard

1. The main purpose of the email is to _______________ Grace for a job interview.
2. The interview will be at their offices at The _______________.
3. Susan Park is their head of _______________.
4. Anna Green is their human _______________ assistant.
5. The job interview will _______________ for about 45 minutes.
6. Grace needs to show her ID to receive a visitor’s _______________.

DISCUSSION: How can you prepare for a job interview?

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 READING 5
“A POSTER AT WORK”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read an invitation to an office event to practice and improve your reading skills.
Before reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Match the phrases (a – h) with the times (1 – 8).

Vocabulary Definitions

1. 2:30 pm a. Twelve noon.

2. 6:25 pm b. Half past two in the afternoon.
3. 12:00 pm c. Quarter past nine in the morning.
4. 12:30 pm d. Five to four in the afternoon.
5. 7:45 pm e. Quarter to eight in the evening.
6. 3:55 pm f. Twenty to two in the morning.
7. 9:15 am g. Twenty-five past six in the evening.
8. 1:40 am h. Half past midnight

TIME TO RELAX!

Come and join our lunchtime yoga class with experienced yoga teacher Divya Bridge!

When? Every Tuesday at 1.30 p.m.

Where? Meeting Room 7
How much? £10 for four 30-minute classes.
What to bring? Comfortable clothes. Divya
will provide the yoga mats.
How to join? Write to Sam at
Sam.Holden@example.com

We can only take a maximum of 20 in the room, so book now!

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TASK 1: Answer the questions using the words from the box.

An email Tuesday 2:00 pm

Comfortable Four Now

1. Which day of the week does the yoga class take place? _______________.
2. How many classes can you take for £10? _______________.
3. What time will the class end? _______________.
4. What kind of clothes do you need to wear to the class? _______________ clothes
5. What do you need to send to Sam if you want to join? _______________.
6. When should you book if you want to join? _______________.

TASK 2: Are the sentences true or false?

Answer
1. Sam Holden is the yoga teacher. True False
2. The yoga class is once a week. True False
3. The class is at lunchtime in room 7. True False
4. You need to bring yoga mats to the class. True False
5. The class can’t take 22 people. True False
6. You need to call Sam Holden if you want to join the class. True False

DISCUSSION: Do you do any classes outside of your work / school?

NOTES:

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 READING 6
“A POSTER FOR EXAM CANDIDATES”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the poster outside an exam room to practice and improve your reading skills.
Before reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Write the correct word below each picture.

book pen bag notes

mobile phone pencil ID water bottle

1. 2. 3. 4.

5. 6. 7. 8.

POSTER FOR EXAM CANDIDATES #1

FINAL EXAM INSTRUCTIONS:

- Doors closes 5 minutes before the exam begins.
- Show your student ID card to examiner when you enter the room.
- No phones and no books allowed.

POSTER FOR EXAM CANDIDATES #2

BEFORE THE EXAM:

- Mobile phones switched off and put away.
- ID card visible on the desk.
- No talking.
- No food or drinks in exam room.

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 POSTER FOR EXAM CANDIDATES #3

EXAM INSTRUCTIONS:
- Follow the examiner’s instructions.
- If you have a question, raise your hand.
- No mobile phones, books or bags during the exam.
- Please use a blue or black pen.

TASK 1: Circle all the posters that say something about…

1. Talking.
a. Poster 1 b. Poster 2 c. Poster 3
2. ID cards.
a. Poster 1 b. Poster 2 c. Poster 3
3. Arriving early.
a. Poster 1 b. Poster 2 c. Poster 3
4. Phones.
a. Poster 1 b. Poster 2 c. Poster 3
5. The type of pen.
a. Poster 1 b. Poster 2 c. Poster 3
6. Books.
a. Poster 1 b. Poster 2 c. Poster 3

TASK 2: Circle the sentence that has the same meaning.

1. No talking.
a. You can talk.
b. You can’t talk.
2. ID card visible on desk.
a. You can see the ID card.
b. You can’t see the ID card.
3. Mobile phones switched off and put away.
a. Don’t have your mobile phone on the table.
b. It’s OK to have your mobile phone on the table.
4. Doors close five minutes before the exam.
a. You must arrive early.
b. You can be five minutes late.
5. If you have a question, raise your hand.
a. You can ask questions.
b. You can’t ask questions.

DISCUSSION: Do you have a lot of exams? Do you like exams?

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 READING 7
“A RESTAURANT MENU”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read a menu from a restaurant to practice and improve your reading skills. Before
reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Match the phrases (a – f) with the times (1 – 6).

Vocabulary Definitions

1. Dressing a. Cooked in the oven.

2. Served with b. A sauce to put on a salad.
3. Homemade c. Without meat.
4. Of the day d. Not from a shop
5. Roast e. Comes with
6. Vegetarian f. Changes every day

TONY’S KITCHEN
★★★★★☆ 231 reviews
Chicken, Pizzas, Vegetarian
17 Broad Street
Opening at 11:30

Meat and fish Something sweet

Grilled fish of the day £8.00 Homemade carrot cake £3.50
Steak with chips or salad £12.00 Homemade banana cake £3.50
Sausage and roast tomato pasta £7.00 Chocolate ice cream with chocolate £3.50
Chicken salad with garlic yoghurt £7.00 sauce
dressing Fresh fruit salad with grapes, mango, £3.50
melon and apple, served with cream
Vegetarian or ice cream
Cheese and tomato pizza £7.00
Mushroom omelette £7.00 Drinks
Vegetable chilli £7.00 Cup of coffee £2.00
Soup of the day with brown and white £4.00 Cup of tea £1.50
bread Glass of wine, white or red £3.00
Beer £3.00
Water, still or sparkling £1.00
Orange juice £2.00

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TASK 1: Write the words from the box in the correct group.

grilled sausage red wine chicken homemade

roast coffee steak juice

Meat Drinks Ways to prepare food

TASK 2: Are the sentences true or false?

Answer
1. The fish is the same every day. True False
2. You can choose what comes with the steak. True False
3. The pizza has meat on it. True False
4. Soup is served with bread. True False
5. They make the ice cream themselves. True False
6. The cheapest drink is coffee. True False

DISCUSSION: What would you like to have?

NOTES:

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 READING 8
“A STUDY TIMETABLE”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read a study timetable for a week in summer school in England to practice and
improve your reading skills. Before reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do
the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Match the phrases (a – f) with the times (1 – 6).

Vocabulary Definitions
1. Local a. A visit to an interesting place.
2. Preparation b. Something you can learn to do.
3. A tournament c. Close to where you are.
4. A project d. Getting ready for something.
5. An excursion e. A competition between many teams or people.
6. A skill f. A piece of work that takes time to finish.

MY STUDY TIMETABLE
Monday to Wednesday
Monday Tuesday Wednesday
09:00 English level test Vocabulary
10:00 English skills: Speaking English skills: Reading
11:00 Preparation for excursion Preparation for excursion Whole day excursion to
12:00 Lunch Lunch London or Oxford
13:00 Project class Project class
15:00 Art Basketball
17:00 Free time Free time
18:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner
19:00 Swimming Football tournament Cinema
21:00 Free time Free time Free time
Thursday to Sunday
Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
09:00 Grammar Vocabulary Grammar Late breakfast
10:00 English skills: English skills: Progress test English skills: writing
Speaking Listening
11:00 Games with English Drama Drama Preparation for
excursion
12:00 Lunch Lunch Lunch Lunch
13:00 Project class Project class
15:00 Circus skills Mountain biking Theatre trip Excursion to local castle
17:00 Free time Free time or museum
18:00 Dinner Dinner Dinner Dinner
19:00 Bowling Talent show Disco Free time / packing
21:00 Free time Free time Free time

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TASK 1: Match the days of the week (1 – 7) with the activities (a – g).

Vocabulary Definitions
1. Monday a. Visiting a famous city.
2. Tuesday b. Finding out what level you have in English.
3. Wednesday c. Going to see a play or show.
4. Thursday d. A sports competition.
5. Friday e. Cycling.
6. Saturday f. Visiting a place near the school.
7. Sunday g. Learning a fun skill.

TASK 2: Choose the best answer.

1. What kind of lessons are first thing in the

morning? 4. Which day can you get up late?
a. Grammar and vocabulary a. Friday
b. English skills b. Saturday
c. Project lessons c. Sunday

2. Which day do you spend all day away from 5. What time do evening activities start?
school? a. 6 p.m.
a. Wednesday b. 7 p.m.
b. Saturday c. 9 p.m.
c. Sunday
6. When can you pack your bags to go home?
3. Which skill do you practice the most? a. Sunday morning
a. Reading b. Sunday afternoon
b. Speaking c. Sunday evening
c. Listening

DISCUSSION: Would you like to go to a school like this? Why or why not?

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 READING 9
“AN AIRPORT DEPARTURES BOARD”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read an airport departures board to practice and improve your reading skills. Before
reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Match the phrases (a – h) with the times (1 – 8).

Vocabulary Definitions

1. Beijing a. New Zealand

2. Buenos Aires b. The Netherlands
3. Los Angeles c. Mexico
4. Amsterdam d. Argentina
5. Mexico City e. The United States of America
6. Seoul f. China
7. Christchurch g. Russia
8. Moscow h. The Republic of Korea

DEPARTURES

Time Flight Destination Gate Remarks

10:45 XZ 3265 Chennai 17 Departed

10:50 SQ 0972 Amsterdam 23 Departed
11:00 SQ 2509 Mexico City 19 Departed
11:05 RT 9122 Buenos Aires 34 Cancelled
11:10 XZ 6005 Los Angeles 05 Final call
11:20 QE 0078 Beijing 33 Final call
11:25 TY 2053 Christchurch 56 Delayed
11:25 ER 7452 Seoul 25 Boarding
11:30 XZ 0352 Moscow 12 Boarding
11:35 XZ 0569 Kuala Lumpur 27 Gate change

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TASK 1: Match the phrases with the sentences.

Final call Departed Delayed

Boarding Cancelled Gate change

1. The plane isn’t here now. _______________

2. The plane is late. _______________
3. The plane is not going to leave. _______________
4. You can get on the plane now. _______________
5. The plane is leaving very soon. _______________
6. You need to go to a different place to get on the plane. _______________

TASK 2: Circle the best answer.

1. Can you get on the flight to Chennai?

a. Yes b. No c. If you’re quick
2. Can you get on the flight to LA?
a. Yes b. No c. If you’re quick
3. At what time is the flight to Beijing?
a. Eleven twelve b. Twenty past eleven c. Twenty to twelve
4. Where is the flight to Seoul?
a. Gate twelve b. Gate twenty-four c. Gate twenty-five
5. At what time is the flight to Kuala Lumpur?
a. Twenty-five past eleven b. Quarter to eleven c. Twenty-five to twelve
6. Which flight left from Gate 34?
a. A flight to Buenos Aires b. A flight to Mexico City c. No flight
7. At what time is the flight to Moscow?
a. Twenty past eleven b. Half past eleven c. Half past twelve
8. Where is the flight to Los Angeles?
a. Gate five b. Gate fifteen c. Gate fifty

DISCUSSION: How often do you travel by plane? Which countries would you like to visit?

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 READING 10
“BUSINESS CARDS”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read four business cards to practice and improve your reading skills. Before reading,
do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Match the phrases (a – f) with the times (1 – 6).

Vocabulary Definitions

1. Education a. A manager or leader of a group or department

2. A head b. Connected to promoting or advertising a product
3. Marketing c. Connected to teaching, training or schools
4. International d. Happening in more than one country
5. Telecommunications e. Connected to exchanging information by telephone,
6. A sales representative television, radio, the internet, etc.
f. Someone who visits people to sell them products or
services

KPD Foods Bruno Silva Getty Telecommunications

Head of Marketing Ltd Olivia Hoskins
International Project Manager

Address: Avenida Paulista 53, Bela Vista, São Paulo, Address: 700 Rockville Street, Monroe, New York
01311-914, Brazil Tel: (+55) 11 8134 7706 Email: 10950, USA Tel: (+1) 845 228 8396 Email:
bruno.silva@KPDFoods.com Olivia.Hoskins@GettyTel.com

Orion Education Services Park Ji-Yeon ABC Travel Rashid Khan

Director Sales Representative

Address: South Korea, Seoul, Jongno-gu, Sajik-ro-3-

gil 23, 30174 Tel: (+82) 2 235-6482 Email: Address: Hajar Road, Dubai, UAE Tel: (+971) 4 677
Jiyeon_Park@OrionEducation.com 3355 Email: Rashid.Khan@ABCTravelDubai.com

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TASK 1: Circle the best answer.

1. Who should you contact to talk about teaching and schools?

a. Bruno b. Olivia c. Ji-Yeon d. Rashid
2. Who should you see if you want to do a tour?
a. Bruno b. Olivia c. Ji-Yeon d. Rashid
3. Who should you see if you want to talk about mobile phone technology?
a. Bruno b. Olivia c. Ji-Yeon d. Rashid
4. Who should you see if you want to talk about promoting fruit and vegetables?
a. Bruno b. Olivia c. Ji-Yeon d. Rashid
5. Who works with people from different countries?
a. Bruno b. Olivia c. Ji-Yeon d. Rashid
6. Who works in the United Arab Emirates?
a. Bruno b. Olivia c. Ji-Yeon d. Rashid

TASK 2: Are the sentences true or false?

Answer
1. Bruno’s job is making sure people know about KPD Foods. True False
2. The country code for calling Brazil is 971. True False
3. ‘Hoskins’ is a first name. True False
4. In addresses in South Korea, you write the country first. True False
5. Ji-Yeon is the head of her company. True False
6. Rashid works in the United Arab Emirates. True False
7. When saying an email address, ‘.’ is pronounced ‘dot’. True False
8. When saying an email address, ‘@’ is pronounced ‘at’. True False

DISCUSSION: In your country, do people put their surname first or at the end?

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 READING 11
“NOTES AT WORK”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read some short messages to practice and improve your reading skills. Before
reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Match the phrases (a – h) with the times (1 – 8).

Vocabulary Definitions

1. Noon a. To call a person who left you a message.

2. Secretary b. Someone who answers the phone and helps in an office.
3. To call back c. Ready for you to get.
4. p.m. d. 12:00
5. Ready for collection e. Before 12:00
6. a.m. f. After 12:00
7. A drawer g. To close with a key.
8. To lock h. A part of a desk where you can keep things.

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TASK 1: Write the words from the box in the correct group.

4:00 pm 10:00 am 8:00 pm

11:00 am 1:00 pm 7:00 pm
3:00 pm 8:00 am 10:00 pm

Morning Afternoon Evening / Night

TASK 2: Circle the best answer.

1. What time is your sales meeting?

a. 12 midnight b. 2 pm c. 12 noon
2. Where is the sales meeting?
a. In the meeting room b. In your drawer c. In the office
3. What must you do before 7 pm?
a. Call Mario b. Collect the pens c. Leave the office
4. When can you collect the pens?
a. 9 am b. 2 pm c. 4 pm
5. What must you do with the keys?
a. Go to a meeting b. Give them to Jackie c. Lock the doors
6. Where are the keys?
a. In the meeting room b. In your drawer c. In Jackie’s office

TASK 3: Are the sentences true or false?

Answer
1. You must call Mario tomorrow morning. True False
2. Mario will call you later today. True False
3. The sales meeting is at night. True False
4. Your secretary, Jackie, is leaving the office this afternoon. True False
5. You can collect the pens this evening. True False
6. The keys for the pens are in your drawer. True False

DISCUSSION: How do you normally leave messages for people? Do you send text messages or do
you leave notes?

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 READING 12
“A MESSAGE TO A NEW FRIEND”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read a direct message on social media to practice and improve your reading skills.
Before reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Choose the sentence (a or b) that is correct.

Vocabulary Definitions

1. a. It was so nice to know you last week. b. It was so nice to meet you last week.
2. a. I hope you got home OK. b. I wait you got home OK.
3. a. Here’s a photo of me. b. Here a photo of me.
4. a. Good memories. b. Good remembers.
5. a. Please send me your email address. b. Please send your email address me.
6. a. Bye until soon. b. Bye for now.

A MESSAGE TO A NEW FRIEND

Hi Lucia,

How are you? It was so nice to meet you last week in Sydney at the sales meeting. How was the
rest of your trip? Did you see any kangaroos? I hope you got home to Mexico City OK.

Anyway, I have the documents about the new Berlin offices. We’re going
to be open in three months. I moved here from London just last week.
They are very nice offices, and the location is perfect. There are lots of
restaurants, cafés and banks in the area. There’s also public transport;
we are next to an U-Bahn (that is the name for the metro here). Maybe
you can come and see them one day? I would love to show you Berlin,
especially in the winter. You said you have never seen snow – you will
see lots here!

Here’s a photo of you and me at the restaurant in Sydney. That was a very fun night! Remember
the singing Englishman? Crazy! Please send me any other photos you have of that night. Good
memories.

Please give me your email address and I will send you the documents.

Bye for now,

Mikel

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TASK 1: Match the sentences (a – d) with the places (1 – 4)

Places Sentences

1. Berlin a. Mikel and Lucia met here.

2. London b. Mikel’s new offices are here.
3. Mexico City c. Mikel used to live here.
4. Sydney d. Lucia lives here.

TASK 2: Are the sentences true or false?

Answer
1. Mikel and Lucia were friends from school. True False
2. They work for a company that sells things. True False
3. The new offices are in a very good location. True False
4. There is a metro next to the offices. True False
5. Mikel has never seen snow before. True False
6. Mikel and Lucia had dinner together. True False
7. Mikel doesn’t have Lucia’s email address. True False
8. Lucia wants to send Mikel some documents. True False

DISCUSSION: How do you make plans with friends?

NOTES:

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 READING 13
“STUDY SKILLS TIPS”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the study skills to practice and improve your reading skills. Before reading, do
the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Write the words from the box in the correct group.

Progress Extra practice Group activities Mistakes

Your homework Notes A list

Make Do

STUDY SKILLS TIPS

Many studies about language learning ask the question: What makes a good language learner?
There are some things that good language learners do and some things they don’t do. Here are
some of the most useful suggestions from studies.

✓ Don’t be afraid of making mistakes. People often get things wrong. Good language learners
notice their mistakes and learn from them.
✓ Do group activities. People use language to communicate with other people. A good
language learner always looks for opportunities to talk with other students.
✓ Make notes during every class. Notes help you to remember new language. Look at your
notes when you do your homework.
✓ Use a dictionary. Good language learners often use dictionaries to check the meaning of
words they don’t know. They also make their own vocabulary lists.
✓ Think in the language you’re learning outside the classroom. When you’re shopping or
walking down the street, remember useful words and phrases. Sometimes, when you’re at
home, say new words to practice your pronunciation.
✓ Do extra practice. Test and improve your language, reading and listening skills with self-
study material. You can find a lot of this online.
✓ Imagine yourself speaking in the language. Many good language learners can see and hear
themselves speaking in the language. This helps their motivation.
✓ Enjoy the process. Good language learners have fun with the language. Watch a TV series or
film, listen to songs, play video games or read a book. It’s never too late to become a good
language learner.

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TASK 1: According to the text, are the sentences true or false?

Answer
1. Good language learners don’t make mistakes. True False
2. It’s a good idea to talk with other students. True False
3. Take notes only before an exam. True False
4. Good language learners write down the words and expressions they learn. True False
5. Think of language you know when you are outside the classroom. True False
6. Don’t take tests outside of class – it’s very stressful. True False

TASK 2: Write the noun forms of the verbs. For example, ‘imagination’ is the noun form of the verb
‘to imagine’.

1. To learn
2. To suggest
3. To communicate
4. To mean
5. To pronounce
6. To motivate

DISCUSSION: What other tips do you have for learning a new language?

NOTES:

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 READING 14
“ENGLISH COURSE PROSPECTUS”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read the prospectuses for two different English courses to practice and improve
your reading skills. Before reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the
exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Match the definitions (a – h) with the vocabulary (1 – 8).

Vocabulary Definitions

1. Minimum a. With much work in little time.

2. Experienced b. To give special attention to.
3. To focus on c. Has studied to do a job.
4. Qualified d. Has done the job before.
5. An experience e. A part of a course.
6. A module f. Something you do or that has happened to you.
7. Intensive g. To change.
8. To vary h. The lowest possible number.

CHARLES SCHOOL
Learn English in one of our three schools for the best experience at the lowest prices. Choose
from London, Oxford or Cambridge. Practice your English, make friends and see England!

General English
Improve your speaking, listening, reading and Exam preparation
writing. Extra focus on grammar and vocabulary, and
exam practice.
Intensive course 19 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 9
31 hours per week, Monday–Thursday 9 a.m.– a.m.–1 p.m., Friday 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
5 p.m. and Friday 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Prices (per week)
Part-time course ❖ Intensive: £500
15 hours per week, Monday–Friday, ❖ Mornings: £190
mornings, afternoons or evenings. ❖ Afternoons: £230
❖ Mornings: 9 a.m.–12 p.m. ❖ Evenings: £270
❖ Afternoons: 2–5 p.m. ❖ Exam preparation: £300
❖ Evenings: 5–8 p.m.

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 ELIZABETH SCHOOL OF ENGLISH
One-to-one classes and groups in central London. Our teachers are all qualified and experienced
for a high-quality English course.
Build your own course Exam preparation
Choose the modules to suit your needs. Courses from 5 to 35 hours per week.
Choose the times that work for you. Minimum 5 hours per week.

General English** Prices

❖ English skills: reading, writing, ❖ General English classes: £10 per hour
listening, speaking ❖ English for Life classes: £15 per hour
❖ Writing extra ❖ Exam preparation classes: £10 per hour
❖ Speaking extra ❖ One-to-one classes: please email for
❖ Grammar and vocabulary prices

English for Life Hours

English for business
English for doctors
English for engineers
University path
Monday to Friday 9 a.m.–9 p.m. Saturday 9
a.m.–1 p.m.
** General English classes are only available
with a minimum of two students.

TASK 1: Write the information in the chart that corresponds to the correct school.

Has exam classes only in the mornings Has schools in more than one city

Has courses from £50 per week Has the most choice about when to study

Has the most different kinds of classes Has all the information about prices in the
prospectus
Has weekend classes

Charles School Elizabeth School of English

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TASK 2: According to the text, are the sentences true or false?

Answer
1. At Charles School, it’s cheaper to study in the evening than in the morning. True False
2. At Charles School, 15 hours of General English costs between £190 and True False
£270.
3. At Elizabeth School of English, all the teachers have taught English before. True False
4. At Elizabeth School, 15 hours of English for doctors costs £150. True False
5. At Elizabeth School, you have to ask if you want to know how much one-to- True False
one classes cost.
6. You can study more hours of exam preparation at Charles than Elizabeth True False
School.

DISCUSSION: Which school would you choose? Why?

NOTES:

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 READING 15
“CHOOSING A CONFERENCE VENUE”

INSTRUCTIONS: Read two adverts for corporate venues to practice and improve your reading skills.
Before reading, do the preparation task first, then read the text and do the exercises.

PREPARATION TASK: Match the definitions (a – h) with the vocabulary (1 – 8).

Vocabulary Definitions

1. Up to 1,000 people a. A venue.

2. Located b. A meeting of a large group of people coming together to
3. Close to share information.
4. Secure c. Safe.
5. A place d. Something that makes life easier and fits with your needs.
6. A conference e. Food and drinks.
7. Refreshments f. 1,000 people or fewer.
8. Convenient g. Near to.
h. Where something is.

THE GRAND WEST

The Grand West is a country house

surrounded by rolling hills and beautiful
scenery, only a 30-minute drive from the
airport.

With 76 hotel rooms, 12 meeting rooms

and a conference room that takes up to 200
people, the Grand West offers free Wi-Fi
and a whiteboard in every room.

You can also make use of the gardens of the Grand West for team-building events and outdoor
activities. Our indoor swimming pool, gym and 18-hole golf course will ensure that your event is
relaxing and enjoyable for everyone.

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 THE INTERNATIONAL CENTRE

Whether you are looking for a conference venue or a place to have your meetings and your
training days, the International Centre is the perfect modern space for your event.

Offering free Wi-Fi, secure parking and all-day

refreshments, the International Centre has
120 meeting rooms and a theatre for up to
1,000 people.

Conveniently located in the city centre, the

International Centre is close to the shops and
only a ten-minute walk to the train station.

TASK 1: Write the words from the box in the correct group.

Fee Wi-Fi Conference rooms Meeting Conference

Secure parking Training day Hotel room Team-building event
Theatre Golf course Gym Meeting room

Events Facilities Room types

TASK 2: According to the text, are the sentences true or false?

Answer
1. If you need a large conference venue for about 600 people, you should book True False
the International Centre.
2. If you want to go shopping after your meetings, you should book the Grand True False
West.
3. Only the International Centre offers free Wi-Fi. True False
4. If you go to a conference at the International Centre, you can have food and True False
drink any time during the day.
5. You can have fun playing golf if you go to an event at the Grand West. True False
6. You walk for 30 minutes if you want to go from the Grand West to the True False
airport.

DISCUSSION: What facilities are most important for you when you go to a conference or meeting? Why?

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RESPUESTAS DE LOS EJERCICIOS

READING 1. HOLIDAY HOME ADVERTS

Preparation task: 1. g / 2. d / 3. b / 4. a / 5. h / 6. e / 7. f / 8. c
Task 1: 1. kitchen 2. balcony / 3. downstairs / 4. Families / 5. outside / 6. thirty / 7. train / 8. garden
Task 2:
The flat The farmhouse Both places
Near the shops / Has internet Far from the shops / For eight You can sit outside
In the city people / Has four bedrooms
READING 2. PROFESSIONAL PROFILE SUMMARIES
Preparation task: 1. e / 2. d / 3. a / 4. f / 5. b / 6. c
Task 1: 1. Emily / 2. Maria / 3. Maria / 4. Emely / 5. Maria / 6. Maria
Task 2: 1. 20 / 2. famous / 3. world / 4. free / 5. service / 6. successful / 7. business / 8. hard
READING 3. AN EMAIL FROM A FRIEND
Preparation task: 1. e / 2. a / 3. f / 4. c / 5. d / 6. b
Task 1: 1. True / 2. True / 3. True / 4. False / 5. False / 6. False
Task 2: 1. That sounds like a great idea. / 2. Saturday is better for me. / 3. Why don’t you come
here? / 4. I want to hear all about your new job. / 5. Call me if you get lost. / 6. Really looking forward
to seeing you!
READING 4. AN INVITATION TO A JOB INTERVIEW
Preparation task: 1. d / 2. a / 3. c / 4. f / 5. b / 6. e
Task 1: 1. b / 2. c / 3. a / 4. d / 5. c / 6. b
Task 2: 1. invite / 2. Shard / 3. sales / 4. resources / 5. last / 6. pass
READING 5. A POSTER AT WORK
Preparation task: 1. b / 2.ga / 3. a / 4. h / 5. e / 6. d / 7. c / 8. f
Task 1: 1. Tuesday / 2. Four / 3. 2:00 pm / 4. Comfortable / 5. An email / 6. Now
Task 2: 1. False. / 2. True. / 3. True / 4. False. / 5. True. / 6. False.
READING 6. A POSTER FOR EXAM CANDIDATES
Preparation task: 1. pen/ 2. pencil/ 3. ID/ 4. water bottle/ 5. book/ 6. bag/ 7. mobile phone/ 8. notes
Task 1: 1. Poster 2 / 2. Poster 1, 2 / 3. Poster 1, 2 / 4. Poster 1, 2 & 3 / 5. Poster 3 / 6. Poster 1, 3
Task 2: 1. b / 2. a / 3. a / 4. a / 5. a / 6. A
READING 7. A RESTAURANT MENU
Preparation task: 1. b / 2. e / 3. d / 4. f / 5. a / 6. c
Task 1:
Meat Drinks Ways to prepare food
Steak / Sausage / Chicken Coffee / Juice / Red wine Roast / Grilled / Homemade
Task 2: 1. False / 2. True / 3. False / 4. True / 5. False / 6. False
READING 8. A STUDY TIMETABLE
Preparation task: 1. c / 2. d / 3. e / 4. f / 5. a / 6. b
Task 1: 1. b / 2. d / 3. a / 4. g / 5. e / 6. c / 7. f
Task 2: 1. a / 2. a / 3. b / 4. c / 5. b / 6. C

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READING 9. AN AIRPORT DEPARTURES BOARD
Preparation task: 1. f / 2. d / 3. e / 4. b / 5. c / 6. h / 7. a / 8. g
Task 1: 1. Departed / 2. Delayed / 3. Cancelled / 4. Boarding / 5. Final call / 6. Gate change
Task 2: 1. b / 2. c / 3. b / 4. c / 5. c / 6. c / 7. b / 8. a
READING 10. BUSINESS CARDS
Preparation task: 1. c / 2. a / 3. b / 4. d / 5. e / 6. f
Task 1: 1. c / 2. d / 3. b / 4. a / 5. b/ 6. d
Task 2: 1. True / 2. False / 3. False / 4. True / 5. True / 6. True / 7. True / 8. True
READING 11. NOTES AT WORK
Preparation task: 1. d / 2. b / 3. a / 4. f / 5. c / 6. e / 7. h / 8. G
Task 1:
Morning Afternoon Evening / Night
8 am / 10 am / 11 am 1 pm / 3 pm / 4 pm 7 pm / 8 pm / 10 pm
Task 2: 1. c / 2. a / 3. a / 4. b / 5. c / 6. b
Task 3: 1. False / 2. False / 3. False / 4. True / 5. False / 6. False
READING 12. A MESSAGE TO A NEW FRIEND
Preparation task: 1. b / 2. a / 3. a / 4. a / 5. a / 6. b
Task 1: 1. b / 2. c / 3. d / 4. a
Task 2: 1. False / 2. True / 3. True / 4. True / 5. False / 6. True / 7. True / 8. False
READING 13. STUDY SKILLS TIPS
Preparation task:
Make Do
Notes, A list, Mistakes, Progress Your homework, Group activities, Extra practice
Task 1: 1. False / 2. True / 3. False / 4. True / 5. True / 6. False
Task 2: 1. Learning / 2. suggestion / 3. communication / 4. meaning / 5. pronunciation / 6. motivation
READING 14. ENGLISH COURSE PROSPECTUS
Preparation task: 1. h / 2. d / 3. b / 4. c / 5. f / 6. e / 7. a / 8. g
Task 1
Charles School Elizabeth School of English
Has all the information about prices in the Has weekend classes
prospectus Has the most different kinds of classes
Has exam classes only in the mornings Has the most choice about when to study
Has schools in more than one city Has courses from £50 per week
Task 2: 1. False / 2. True / 3. True / 4. False / 5. True / 6. False
READING 15. CHOSING A CONFERENCE VENUE
Preparation task: 1. f / 2. h / 3. g / 4. c / 5. a / 6. b / 7. e / 8. d
Task 1
Events Facilities Room types
Conference / meeting / Free Wi-Fi / secure parking / Hotel room / meeting room /
training day / team-building gym / golf course conference rooms / theatre
Task 2: 1. True / 2. False / 3. False / 4. True / 5. True / 6. False

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