Asociación Rosarina de Cultura Inglesa

ADULTS 1

FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 12, COMPLETE THE CONVERSATIONS. CHOOSE a), b) or c):

1- Were you good at sports when you were a child?

a) Well, it wasn’t bad.
b) Yes, I think I was.
c) No, I hate it.

2- Do you like the new restaurant?

a) No, it isn’t, but it’s famous.
b) Sorry, I don’t know.
c) Yes, it’s a nice place.

3- Bye! Have a nice evening!

a) Thanks! You, too!
b) I’m very well, thanks.
c) That’s okay.

4- Where’s Kingston?
a) I don’t know.
b) A holiday resort.
c) It’s a small town.

5- Can I have two phone cards, please?

a) Sure. Anything else?
b) Yes. How much are the cards?
c) No, thanks.

6- Who does Susan live with?

a) She lives in a flat.
b) She doesn’t have any sisters.
c) She lives alone.

7- What do you do in your free time?

a) I love playing computer games.
b) We never do that.
c) Well, they listen to music.

8- What time do banks close here?

a) It’s at three o’clock.
b) At three o’clock, I think.
c) It’s three o’clock.
9- Whose glasses do you like?
a) Anna’s.
b) I like Paul.
c) They’re Tom’s.

10- Hi Wanda. How’s your brother?

a) He’s the boy sitting next to Mrs Robson.
b) He’s twenty.
c) Very worried about his next exams.

11- Do you like chicken?

a) Yes, please.
b) No, we are vegetarians.
c) No, we hate them!

12- When were you in London?

a) Because I was on holiday there.
b) We were at a friend’s party.
c) Last week. We came back this morning.

MULTIPLE CHOICE. READ THE TEXTS BELOW AND DECIDE WHICH ANSWER (a, b or c) BEST FITS
EACH GAP.

TIPS:

Ask your students to:

 read the rubrics carefully
 read the whole text quickly, to get a general idea of what the text is about
 read the text again, this time more carefully
 read the whole sentence containing the gap paying attention to the words before
and after each blank and try to guess what the missing word might be
 look carefully at the three options and choose the best word
 read the text once again but this time with the words in the gaps
 make sure it makes sense
FOR QUESTIONS 1-7, CHOOSE THE RIGHT ANSWER a), b) OR c).

I)

Bill Gates is a computer millionaire. He has a very modern house 1)

__________ Lake Washington in the USA. 2)__________ home has 45
rooms and 3) __________ computers in all the rooms. The house has
two living-rooms: a small one for Bill Gates family and a very large one with sofas and
chairs for 150 4) __________.

Bill Gates and family 5) __________ films in their private cinema – all the films
6) __________ on computer – or they swim in their private swimming pool. They also
7) __________ a garage for 20 cars.

1- a) under b) near c) over there

2- a) Her b) Your c) His
3- a) there are b) they’re c) there’s
4- a) person b) man c) visitors
5- a) watch b) look at c) like
6- a) is b) are c) do
7- a) have b) don’t have c) has

II)

Do you read your horoscope 1) __________ day? I don’t but my fourteen-year 2)

__________ sister Alice likes 3) __________ the horoscope for her and for all the family in
the paper. She thinks horoscopes can really tell you the future. 4) __________ birthday is
on April 10th. I’m Aries”, Alice says. “Listen 5) __________ the horoscope for today: Lucky
day! Today you can 6) __________ your favourite actor or singer on your
way to school or work!”
She always goes to school by bus, but today she is going to walk there
because she says Brad Pitt never 7) __________ by bus!

1- a) in b) every c) on
2- a) age b) young c) old
3- a) reading b) reads c) read
4- a) I’m b) Me c) My
5- a) to b) on c) at
6- a) talk b) meet c) hear
7- a) doesn’t travel b) travel c) travels
III)

My name is Tang Tse and I 1) ____________ 72 years old. I live in Beijing,

China. I have a very special job. I am a Dao Yie, a Grandfather Guide. I
work with tourists. I know many stories about Beijing and they like 2)
___________ to 3) _________.

I am very lucky 4) __________ nowadays lots of tourists come to visit Beijing and I can get
5) __________ extra money for my family. My job is very interesting, but I get very tired,
especially when the 6) __________is hot. In winter there aren’t any tourists so I 7)
__________ stay at home and play with my grandchildren.

1- a) was b) am c) have
2- a) listen b) listened c) listening
3- a) their b) they c) them
4- a) so b) because c) but
5- a) some b) any c) a lot
6-a) time b) day c) weather
7- a) usually b) never c) really

OPEN CLOZE

TIPS

Ask your students to

 read the whole text first so that they can get a general understanding
 read the whole sentence containing the gap before deciding on the right word
 think about the type of word it is
 read the whole text again to make it makes sense
 pay attention to spelling (Remember mistakes in spelling are penalized)
 FOR QUESTIONS 1-8, READ THE TEXT BELOW AND THINK OF THE WORD WHICH BEST FITS ECH
GAP, USE ONLY ONE WORD IN EACH GAP.

I)

Bob Nelson is a doctor. He’s English but now he lives 1)__________ Australia in the small
town of Alice Springs. He isn’t 2)__________ ordinary doctor, he’s a flying doctor. Every
day, from 8 a.m. 3)__________ 10 p.m. he speaks to people on 4)__________ radio, then
he flies to help 5)__________. He works fourteen hours a day non-stop. He isn’t married.
He doesn’t 6)__________ much free time. Sometimes, 7)__________ weekends, if there
are no radio calls, he 8)__________ TV. He loves comedies!

II)

Hi David!

How are you? I’m in Edinburgh. I’m 1)__________ student at the

International School of English.

I’m in class 2 with five other students. We are all from different countries. 2)
__________ teacher’s name is Tom Bell. He’s a good teacher. I really like 3)
__________. I’m living 4) __________ a nice family, the Gaynors. Mr and
Mrs Gaynor 5) __________ four children. They are noisy and naughty!

Edinburgh is beautiful. The weather isn’t very 6)__________ It’s usually cold and rainy. I hate it!

Scottish food is okay, 7) __________ the coffee is horrible!

Well that’s all 8) __________ now. Write soon.

Love,

Paola

III)
My name’s Marcia and I’m 25 years old. My home town is Santos, in the south of Brazil. I don’t have
1)__________ brothers or sisters, 2)__________ I have a six-year-old son, Gilberto. He’s lovely! I’m
divorced. Luckily, Gilberto and I live with my parents. Gilberto loves 3)__________ very much! I work
for a company 4)__________ Monday to Friday. My job is very (18) interesting and I’m happy with
5)__________! I learn new things every day.

When I get home I play with my son. Mum 6)_________ dinner for us. She 7)__________ cook very
well. I 8)_________ go out on weekday evenings. After a long day at work, I’m in bed before ten
o’clock.
FOR QUESTIONS 1-5, READ THE INFORMATION ABOUT SPAIN AND COMPLETE THE
MISSING INFORMATION.

I)

250 West 49th Street, New York

Have a coffee and surf the internet

at the same time!!!

If you are in New York, visit us in one of the most interesting parts of the
city, the west. This is not any cybercafé. Our varied menu offers our
customers the possibility to choose from a wide selection of sandwiches,
pasta, drinks and coffee.

We offer the best internet technologies from e-mail and digital pictures to
video-conferencing.
Are you an amateur??? Don’t worry, our excellent staff can help you. Our
internet courses are ideal for beginners or internet-fans.
We also offer assistance for companies. We organize events such as
presentations, conferences or even a different kind of business meal.

Contact us and find out more about our special menus of $30 each for
company delegations and another one of $20 each for university groups.
www.cybercafeny.com

1- NAME OF THE PLACE: …………………………………….

2- WHERE IS IT? ………………………………………………….

3- WHO CAN VISIT IT? families with children 

business people 

school children 

university students 

4- SERVICES FOR COMPANIES: …………………………… (mention 1)

5- COST OF MENU FOR STUDENTS: ……………………….

II)

Would you like to relax and be the King of a castle? Well, now is your chance – Lumley
Castle, in County Durham, in the north-east of England, can make your dream come
true.

The castle built in 1405, is very large with thick walls. There are beautiful gardens all
around it, where you can go for long walks, ride a bicycle or swim in the pool. The view
is magnificent.

Inside the castle there are many rooms. There are sixty bedrooms and all have a TV or
a radio. The other rooms have nice furniture, with paintings of the Lumley family. You
can relax in your room or sit by the fireplace in the Baron’s Hall.

Are you interested in life in the past? Have a look at the Castle museum, on the right of
the Baron’s hall. Life was very different! The Baron and his family didn’t have electric
bulbs or electric heaters but guess what! They had fun at fabulous parties!

Lumley Castle is perfect for a relaxing weekend in the country. Don’t miss the chance
to stay there! Call now on 44 191 389 1111 for a weekend to remember!

1- LOCATION: …………………………………., north- east of

England.

2- IT’S ……………………..YEARS OLD.

3- ACTIVITIES FOR VISITORS OUTSIDE THE CASTLE: (Mention 2)

…………………………………… …………………………………….

4- TO LEARN ABOUT THE BARON’S DAILY LIFE, VISIT ………………………...

5- FOR A RESERVATION PHONE THIS NUMBER: ………………………………………

III)

Come to La Habana, Cuba, in the summer months to discover the dolphin world. Swim
with one of the most beautiful members of the dolphin family – the spotted dolphin. The
transparent sea near La Habana is ideal for watching these friendly animals. Under the
guidance of a dolphin expert, daily activities include swimming and snorkelling with the
dolphins, studying and photographing them.

Travel and accommodation is aboard a fantastic ship.

Enjoy the most beautiful week that only “ECO –
HOLIDAYS” can give you!

For more information, call 0697748356.

1- LOCATION: …………………………………………………………

2- BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO SEE DOLPHINS: ………………………………….

3- WATER ACTIVITIES: ………………………………………………………… (mention two)

4- TRANSPORT: …………………………………………………………

5- DURATION OF THE HOLIDAY: …………………………………………

 Asociación Rosarina de Cultura Inglesa
ADULTS 1
ANSWER KEY

FOR QUESTIONS 1 TO 12, COMPLETE THE CONVERSATIONS. CHOOSE a), b) or c):

1- b)
2- c)
3- a)
4- a)
5- a)
6- c)
7- a)
8- b)
9- a)
10- c)
11- b)
12- c)

FOR QUESTIONS 1-7, CHOOSE THE RIGHT ANSWER a), b) OR c).

I)
1- b) near
2- c) His
3- a) there are
4- c) visitors
5- a) watch
6- b) are
7- a) have

II)
1- b) every
2- c) old
3- a) reading
4- c) My
5- a) to
6- b) meet
7- c) travels
III)
1- b) am

2- b) listened

3- c) them
4- b) because
5- a) some
6- c) weather
7- a) usually

FOR QUESTIONS 1-8, READ THE TEXT BELOW AND THINK OF THE WORD WHICH BEST FITS ECH
GAP, USE ONLY ONE WORD IN EACH GAP.

I)
1) in
2) an
3) to
4) the
5) them
6) have
7) at
8) watches

II)

1) a
2) My /Our
3) him
4) with
5) have
6) good / nice
7) but
8) for

III)

1) any
2) but
3) them
4) from
5) it
6) makes / prepares
7) can
8) never
FOR QUESTIONS 1-5, READ THE INFORMATION ABOUT SPAIN AND COMPLETE THE
MISSING INFORMATION.

I)

1- NAME OF THE PLACE: CYBER CAFE

2- WHERE IS IT? 250 WEST 49th ST, NY

3- WHO CAN VISIT IT? families with children 

business people 

school children 

university students 

4- SERVICES FOR COMPANIES: PRESENTATIONS / CONFERENCES

5- COST OF MENU FOR STUDENTS: $20

II)

LUMLEY CASTLE

1- LOCATION: COUNTY DURHAM, north- east of England.

2- IT’S 610 YEARS OLD.

3- ACTIVITIES FOR VISITORS OUTSIDE THE CASTLE:

GOING FOR WALKS – RIDING A BIKE – SWIMMING IN THE POOL

4- TO LEARN ABOUT THE BARON’S DAILY LIFE, VISIT THE CASTLE MUSEUM

5- FOR A RESERVATION PHONE THIS NUMBER: 441913981111

1- LOCATION: La Habana, Cuba

2- BEST TIME OF THE YEAR TO SEE DOLPHINS: summer

3- WATER ACTIVITIES: swimming and snorkelling (mention two)

4- TRANSPORT: ship

5- DURATION OF THE HOLIDAY: one week