AMERICAN NICARAGUAN SCHOOL

ENGLISH LANGUAGE INSTITUTE

HOMEWORK # _6_

Name: ___________janina francheska sanchez p__________ Date: ______15-12-2022_____

Week: ______ Shift: __________
Level: ____11____ Facilitator: _________________

Note: Homework is to reinforce the skills that you will see on the upcoming Saturday or
skills that you have given in class, but it needs to be reinforced.

Important: Homework needs to be explained and posted every Saturday before 2:00 pm.

I. Writing
Write a letter requesting action. You can use one of the ideas below or your own ideas.
• a road where traffic puts people at risk
• a river or other body of water that isn’t safely fenced off
• a playground that poses a risk to children

We request the maintenance of the grass in the school yard, since this is danger to the students, can see
dangerus animals like snakes, chichicaste, etc.
For this reason, proper maintenance of the grass is requested to keep it short and safe for children.

II. Reading Comprehension

Read what this town planner says about her job. Are the sentences below true, false, or is
there not enough information to be sure? Choose A, B, or C.
“I have worked as a town planner for around ten years. It’s a fascinating job, and one that a lot of
people don’t even know exists. They may have a vague idea about building regulations, but they
don’t realize that there’s a lot of thought and work behind growing and developing a successful
urban environment.

There are so many different aspects to this job— it’s not just a matter of deciding where to put
buildings and how many to allow. For a start, we have to plan the infrastructure to support any
new development—what pressure will it put on our roads, public transportation, schools, and
hospitals, for instance? Are there sufficient water supplies? Can we get gas into the area?

Personally, I’m very eager for community engagement—letting local residents have a real input
into the planning decisions that affect them. Of course, you always get people who oppose any
new building, but most people appreciate the need for more housing as well as commercial
development that will bring jobs to their area.
One role I take very seriously is that of guardian of our town’s heritage. It’s very important that
our historic buildings are preserved, and that new developments are not allowed to destroy the
character of an area. With an ever-growing population, we always have to think about using the
land we have in the most effective way, but it’s a real challenge to balance the needs of
communities and businesses and at the same time to consider the environmental impact of
everything we are doing.

I’d say that in general people are becoming more knowledgeable about planning, particularly
with regard to environmental issues. We always carry out a thorough environmental assessment
on any project we are planning, and we try to make sure that our cities are as sustainable as
possible in terms of energy use, though I must admit we have a long way to go on that one.”

It is obvious to most people that cities require careful and professional planning.
A True B False C Not enough information

1 New buildings are never permitted before services such as roads and water are in place.
A True B False C Not enough information

2 If you ask local people for their views on planning, they usually understand what is best
for their area.
A True B False C Not enough information

3 The speaker is only involved in new developments in the area where she works.
A True B False C Not enough information

4 She enjoys trying to solve environmental problems.

A True B False C Not enough information

5 Town planners are not particularly successful in encouraging the use of green energy.
A True B False C Not enough information

III. Vocabulary
Complete the sentences with options from the box. There are two extra options.
 risk freedom chances at risk safe risky
failure high-risk dare assessments security

1. If the weather on the mountain gets really bad, it’s best to play it _____safe____ and
come back down.
2. At least we have the ___segurity________ of knowing that the rescue team is there.
3. We carry out thorough risk _____assessments______ for all our adventure vacations.
4. By going into the mountains without the correct gear, you put the lives of the rescue
team _____high-risk______.
5. Being able to ride a bicycle everywhere gives the kids a lot of ______freedom______.
6. There was a narrow rope bridge, but I didn’t ____chances _____ to cross it.
7. I think that riding a bicycle on these icy paths is too ____risky _____.
8. You’ll never be successful if you’re not willing to take _____at risk______ now and
then.
9. The accident was caused by their to _______failure_______ use the safety equipment
provided.

Are these statements true (T) or false (F)?

1. The opposite of “background” is “foreground.” T/F
2. The subject of a photograph is usually on one side of the photograph. T/F
3. A detail of a photograph that is in focus cannot be seen clearly. T/F
4. Details in the background of a photograph are usually in focus. T/F
5. The subject of a portrait is usually a person or an animal. T/F
6. The subject of a photograph is usually in the foreground. T/F
7. A detail of a photograph that is out of focus cannot be seen clearly. T/F
8. A selfie is a type of portrait. T/F
9. The subject of a landscape is not a person. T/F

Choose the best ending for each sentence.

1. A historic village is
A. the oldest area of a small town.
B. a fairly small collection of old houses.
C. a very small town that no longer exists.
2. Someone who works in the silk trade
A. is involved in making, selling, or buying silk.
B. makes silk as their job.
C. makes clothes from silk.
3. If a place has waterfront views,
A. it is built near an area of water.
B. you can see an area of water from it.
C. you can see it from an area of water.
4. The cultural heart of a country is the area that
A. is in its center.
B. has the most museums.
C. has the strongest traditions.
5. If dancing is part of your heritage, it is
A. something that all children are taught in your schools.
B. very important to you.
C. something that has been done for generations in your society.
6. An archeological site is a place where
A. the remains of very old buildings are found.
B. there are lots of ancient buildings.
C. you can learn about archeology.
7. An alley is a narrow road or path
A. in the countryside.
B. that goes between buildings.
C. that joins two larger roads or paths.
8. A coastal community is a place where people
A. have set up farms near the sea.
B. go for a vacation by the sea.
C. have established homes near the sea.

IV. Grammar
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses. Infinitive or
Gerund.
1. I’m trying _____to get _____ the picture in focus. (get)
2. I don’t remember _____to have_____ any problems with this camera before. (have)
3. Why don’t you try ____turning_____ the lights down a bit? (turn)
4. I’ll need to stop ______to take______ a break in a minute. (take)
5. Don’t forget ______to include_____ the dog in the picture. (include)
6. I’ve never regretted ______spending_______ money on photographic equipment.
(spend)

Order the words to make sentences.

1. both / good / skiing / at / they’re / really
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2. a straight / he / incapable / is / of / answer / giving

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 3. life / were / to / his / sadly, they / unable / save
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4. organizing / we finally / exhibition / in / succeeded / the

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5. I don’t / Johnny / lying / capable / think / of / is

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V. Listening
Listen to Rory talking about his job as a bomb disposal engineer. Are the sentences below
true, false, or is there not enough information to be sure? Choose A, B, or C.
Listening activity

1. The job of a bomb disposal engineer is to deal with the results of exploded bombs.
A True B False C Not enough information

2. Lots of soldiers want to become bomb disposal engineers.

A True B False C Not enough information

3. Being a bomb disposal engineer is one of the most dangerous jobs in the world.
A True B False C Not enough information

4. As long as Rory follows the correct procedures, he can work without danger.
A True B False C Not enough information

5. Rory has been injured a couple of times in his career.

A True B False C Not enough information

6. He wants to continue working in this job for many years.

A True B False C Not enough information

VI. Speaking
Topics. The topic is going to be selected randomly.
1. Places I would like to visit before I die.
2. Poverty
3. Bullying
4. Smartphones have made our lives easier.
5. Global warming
6. Social networks risks.
7. The career of your dream
8. Animal abuse
9. My favorite series or movie.
10. Importance of good nutrition.