Unit 1: Present Simple and Continuous

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READING ( / 10)
1) Read the following text and answer the questions.

Emily’s introduction

Hello, everyone! My name is Emily, and I'm happy to tell you a bit about myself.
First of all, I am Brazilian. Now, let's start with how I look. I'm a small woman,
about 5'4" tall, with long, brown hair that goes down my back. My eyes are hazel,
which means they can be a warm brown or a greenish colour. I also have some
freckles on my cheeks, especially when I've been in the sun.

Now, let's talk about my personality. People say I'm friendly and caring. I like to
smile a lot and listen to others. I think it's important to be kind and help people.
I'm a curious person who likes to explore and discover new things. I'm also a
positive thinker, and I try to see the good side of things even when they're not
going well.

As for my hobbies, I love to read. I can spend hours getting lost in books, and I
enjoy drinking tea while I read. I also like spending time outdoors, like going for
walks in the woods and breathing in the fresh air. It's so peaceful. I take pictures
of the beautiful scenery with my camera.

I'm also a fan of cooking. I find it really fun to try out new recipes and make
delicious meals. I think cooking brings people together, and it's a great way to
enjoy time with friends and family.

In summary, I'm Emily, a small woman with brown hair and hazel eyes. I'm
friendly, positive, and curious. I enjoy reading, spending time in nature, and
cooking tasty dishes. I believe in being kind and making the most of life's simple
pleasures. Thanks for letting me introduce myself, and I'm looking forward to
getting to know all of you too

1. Decide if the sentences are true or false (4 points).

a) Emily’s eyes are green T/F

b) Emily has a good personality T/F
c) Emily loves watching films T/F
d) Emily is tall T/F

2. Answer the following questions about the text (6 points).

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a) In which country was Emily born?

b) When can you clearly see Emily’s freckles?

c) Why is Emily curious?
d) How is the attitude of Emily towards life?
e) What does Emily think about cooking?
f) What does Emily drink when she reads her books?

LISTENING ( /10)

1) Listen and answer the questions ( /5; 1 point per sentence).

https://youtu.be/yshwj5UZ5NY

a) Last week, Anne started working in a new _____________.

b) Yesterday, Eric told Anne some _________ stories.
c) Sharon is ___________ and ____________.
d) Why did Greg get angry at Anne?
e) Anne defines Amy as ____________.

2) Listen and answer the questions ( / 5; 1 point per sentence).

https://www.youtube.com/watch?
v=Bd7SPGjZvas&t=8s&pp=ygUYYWRqZWN0aXZlcyBvZiBhcHBlYXJhb
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a) When Sean was young, he was ________ and ________.

b) When Jessica was young, she was ____________ for her age.
c) Jessica had ____________, ____________ and _____________ hair.
d) When Rachel was young, she was a little ____________.
e) Now, Rachel is __________ and __________.

WRITING ( /10)

1) Choose one of the following topics and write a brief text about
them. You should aim for, at least, 100 words.

a) Imagine you have to talk about your best friend. Describe him/her!

b) Talk about your favourite book or film.

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c) Which is your favourite country? Can you describe it? Talk about its
location, its people, its food, its geography, its cultural events, why do
you think is so good…

Use of English:
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Gramática:
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USE OF ENGLISH ( /10)

1) Complete the sentences using the correct tense ( /7; 0,7 pts each):

a) ______ you _______ in Granada? (live).

b) They usually ___________ in my house when we go out (stay).
c) She ________________ attention at the moment (not pay).
d) My mother never _________ her favourite TV show (miss).
e) Currently, we _____________ basketball every Monday (play).
f) Hey! You_____________ everything! (eat).
g) Juan always ___________ with that book (cry).
h) _________ you ______ this film? (like).
i) She __________ like a reasonable person (not seem).
j) _______ you _________ to the concert tonight? (come)
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Hice tres modelos de examen. La única diferencia entre ellos era el PRIMER
LISTENING (a los que podéis acceder mediante los enlaces provistos en la
sección de LISTENING de los contenidos) y este segundo ejercicio de gramática.
Dependiendo del modelo, tocó el 2), 3) o 4). Os subo los tres para que podáis
practicarlos todos en el mismo modelo.

2) The adjectives in the following sentences need to be ordered. Do it! (__/3;

0,5 pts each):

a) My _____________________ pouch (red/small/beautiful).

b) They own a ____________________ ring (beautiful/silver).
c) Layla bought an ___________________ novel (French/interesting/long).
d) I have seen a very ___________________ car (strange/blue).
e) We own a __________________ watch (gold/Swiss/cheap).
f) I always take to work my ______________________ bag (old/big/brown).

3) Translate the following adjectives into Spanish or English (3pts; 0,3 pts
each):

a) Brave e) Guapo
b) Slim f) Mal educado
c) Greedy g) Pelo Ondulado
d) Cold h) Cintura
d) Pretty i) Trabajador

4) Give the Antonyms for the following words you are asked for in the
following sentences (___/3; 0,5 each):

a) ANTONYM for “short”.

b) ANTONYM for “coward”.
c) ANTONYM for “straight”.
d) ANTONYM for “clever”.
e) ANTONYM for “selfish”.
f) ANTONYM for “kind”.