Conditional exercises

http://teacher.schule.at/tom-schoftner/drw_files/if_type_I-II-III_quiz_multiple.htm

http://odl.vwv.at/english/odlres/res8/Grammar/grammar_exercises/conditional_sentences/conditional_clauses.htm

Christmas is near!

Halloween Stories

HALLOWEEN

STORY 1

It was Halloween and it was raining. I don't like dark days so I decided not to go out that night, I thought, "I was too old to eat candies". I bought popcorns and by ten p.m.,I was watching a terror film. Suddenly, I heard a sound and I whispered, "who is there?" Logically, nobody answered me. I turmed off the TV and I headed towards the kitchen. There I saw the window open and I started to get more and more scared. I wish I had got cold feet and I had gone out with my friends but it was too late. When I watched behind me, everything happened quickly.
Now I´m a lost soul and I am still living in my house as a ghost. Please, help me and revenge my death!!!!!!!

Marina Cabrero Bulo
1º Bachillerato A

STORY 2

It was Halloween and my friends and I organized a sleepover party including a scary film.

The film was about to start when a lightning illuminated the trees outside. We heard a loud laughter and  at the same time a huge  thunder rumbled in the street. We felt frightened because of that and we tried to look out of the window to know whose was that laughter but no one dared to do it again.

Anyway, we continued watching the film, screaming from now and then and covering our faces with pillows, cushions or blankets .

We had been making a pizza and one of us had to go to the kitchen to pick it up while the others stayed sitting on the sofa in the living-room. It was me who had to go to fetch our dinner.

I was crossing a shadowy corridor, looking for a switch to turn on the lights when something or someone pushed me against the wall. Inmediately after, I heard a whisper which said: "Get out of here! You shouldn't stay here in Halloween!"

I didn't know what to do, I was just standing there,  gazing an empty corridor, and trying to identify that shadow.

We were awake the whole night becuse we couldn't forget that laughter and my encounter in the corridor.

In fact, after that night I promised not to ever return to that house and for sure I will keep my promise!!!

Claudia Ragel Bollar
1º Bachillerato A

Comparatives and Superlatives

http://www.clafoti.com/imagenes10/compa_1.htm

Modal Verbs

http://www.xtec.es/~ogodoy/sac/rephrasing/rephrexercises.htm

Listening Practice (different levels)

http://www.ompersonal.com.ar/omlisten/contenidotematico.htm

Verb Tenses Practice

http://www.e-grammar.org/present-simple-continuous/

KET test online

http://olpt.s3.amazonaws.com/online-practice-ket/index.html

Gerunds and Infinitives

http://www.englishpage.com/gerunds/index.htm

Selectividad Practice

TEXT 1

PEACE AND SILENCE

Visitors who leave behind the city centre of Charleston, South Carolina, and drive only 30 miles south, may come upon the monastery of Our Lady of Mepkin. Twenty-eight monks live at Mepkin Abbey, following the same routine established in France 900 years ago: praying, reading the Bible, and working.

                Monasteries and spiritual centres throughout the United States find that demand for temporary accommodation is increasing. More and more visitors come to this peaceful abbey every day, men and women who are tired of the fast pace of life and work in 21^st-century America. These people usually stay in the abbey between one and six days. “Most come for the silence,” explains one of the monks. They pray with the monks (attending the first service of the day, at 3.20 in the morning, if they wish), observe the same silence as the monks, eat the same vegetarian food. The abbey’s guest rooms, most with private baths, are full much of the time, and rooms for the weekend are booked for the next six months. The monks hope that their visitors will “find peace, joy and perspective on life.”

(A) COMPREHENSION (4 points)

a)       ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-2 ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE TEXT. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.                                                                                 (1 point per answer)

1) Why have monasteries and spiritual centres become popular in the USA?

2) What is it that visitors find most appealing in monasteries?

b)      ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS WITH WORDS OR PHRASES FROM THE TEXT.                                                                                       (0.5 points per answer)

3) Mepkin Abbey was founded in France 900 years ago.

4) Visitors have to wake up at 3.20 in the morning.

5) All guests have to do some work in the Abbey to pay for their accommodation.

6) It is difficult to get a room at Mepkin Abbey.

(B)  USE OF ENGLISH (3 points)

7) Find in the text the word which has the following definition:                          (0.25 points)

                “sequence of actions regularly followed” (noun)

8) Give one synonym for “PEACEFUL” (line 5).                                                      (0.25 points)

9) Turn the following sentence into the passive voice.                                           (0.5 points)

                Visitors find peace and joy at the monastery.

10) Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND or BUT). Make changes if necessary.                                                                                                                        (0.5 points)

Lindsay is the eldest child. She has to look after the other children.

11) Fill in  the gap with a correct preposition.                                                          (0.5 points)

                My friend insisted __________ paying the bill.

12) Give a question for the underlined words.                                                         (0.5 points)

                This dictionary cost fifty dollars ten years ago.

13) Complete the following sentence:                                                                       (0.5 points)

                If the visitors wish…                                                                         

(C) PRODUCTION (3 points)

14) WRITE A COMPOSITION (80-100 WORDS). CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS. SPECIFY YOUR OPTION.

                a) Would you stay for a month in a monastery? Why?

                b) Spiritual life today.

  

TEXT 2

PIE IN THE SKY

It is not clear precisely why, with the whole galaxy at their disposal, extra-terrestrials should wish to visit Hereford.  But if local reports are to be believed, the town and surrounding countryside have lately become a magnet for alien visitors.  Over the past few months there have been a series of sightings of UFOs in the area, and witnesses’ reports coincide on the appearance of the flying saucers.  “It was a big ball of very bright light,” said one woman; “I thought I could see figures with big ears inside it, but to be honest it was moving so fast I couldn’t be sure.”

People have been seeing strange objects in the sky around Hereford for almost two decades now, but never as many as now.  “We’re getting three or four sightings a week at the moment,” said one local UFO enthusiast.  “I’ve never known anything like it.”

Nobody knows why aliens should be interested in Hereford, although one local butcher has a theory.  “It’s our pies,” he explained.  “They have the sort of delicate crust and meat filling you just don’t get anywhere else in the universe.”

(A) COMPREHENSION (4 points)

a)       ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-2 ACCORDING TO THE INFORMATION GIVEN IN THE TEXT. USE YOUR OWN WORDS.                                                                                 (1 point per answer)

1)    Is Hereford a new destination for UFOs? Why?

2)    Is the butcher’s theory believable? Why?

b)      ARE THESE STATEMENTS TRUE OR FALSE? JUSTIFY YOUR ANSWERS WITH WORDS OR PHRASES FROM THE TEXT.                                                                                       (0.5 points per answer)

3)    People in Hereford have been seeing many UFOs in the last few months.

4)    Witnesses do not agree on what they saw.

5)    One witness saw figures inside the UFO.

6)    According to the butcher, the aliens come to Hereford to eat meat pies.

               

(B)  USE OF ENGLISH (3 points)

7) Find in the text one opposite of DISAGREE (verb) and one synonym of SOFT (adjective).                                                                                                                                               (0.5 points)

8) Give one noun with the same root as BRIGHT (adjective) and one noun with the same root as REPORT (verb).                                                                                                          (0.5 points)

9)Turn the following sentences into reported speech.                                          (1 point)

The UFO enthusiast explained: “I’ve never known anything like it.”

The butcher exclaimed: “You can’t get these pies anywhere else in the universe!”

10) Fill in  the gap with a correct preposition.                                                          (0.5 points)

The Martians climbed  ___________ the UFO,  closed the door, and flew away.

11) Give a question for the underlined words.                                                         (0.5 points)

People have been seeing strange objects in the sky for centuries.

(C) PRODUCTION (3 points)

12) WRITE A COMPOSITION (80-100 WORDS). CHOOSE ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OPTIONS. SPECIFY YOUR OPTION.

                a) Is there life in outer space? Why?

                b) Do you like science fiction films? Why?

Too / enough

http://www.egeacademy.com/blog/exercises/fce-rewrite-questions-tooenough-1/

Comparative / Superlative 2

http://www.englishexercises.org/makeagame/viewgame.asp?id=6088

Comparative / Superlative

http://www.ego4u.com/en/cram-up/grammar/adjectives-adverbs/adjectives/exercises

Different level course online

http://www.mansioningles.com/

K.E.T. Vocabulary

Here you will find the vocabulary you should know to take K.E.T.


http://www.cambridgeenglish.org/images/22105-ket-vocabulary-list.pdf

Useful vocabulary in class for teachers

This a list of useful vocabulary to be used in class in language, social science, P.E... (Secondary Education)

http://catedu.es/doc_intercultural/recursos/pdfs/Vocabulario_areas/04_vocabulario_ingles.pdf

I hope you´ll find it interesting!!!!!

Studying Abroad

My parents have offered me a chance to study abroad next year. I have told them that I need sometime to take a decision. Living and studying abroad is a serious thing so I have to consider the advantages and disadvantages of such decision well.
Firstly, it's a great oportunity to learn a new language at a good level. In addition you can live in a new country where the culture is different. So you can learn a lot about that place and make new friends. You can also visit museums and touristic places that you in other way wouldn't otherwise see. For all this, it seems to me that this experience will help me in the future. Knowing different languages is an important factor is looking for a job once you have finished your studies.
On the other hand, you have to leave your country, your family and friends. And of course your parents have to pay a lot of money for that chance. Although you have enough money to do it, you must consider that if you don't take advantage of the time you stay there it would be a waste of time and money. And perhaps you lose some friends in the time you stay abroad although nowadays communication is easier than in the past.
To sum up, I think that I'll take a bit more time before I answer my parents' offer. The possibility of learning a new language and living abroad is very exciting but on the other hand I would rather like to share some more time with my parents and friends.
Perhaps in a few years I'll decide to live abroad and go to foreign university.

- Marcos Rodriguez Salvo.

Texts Selectividad (1º Bachillerato)

This is a link where you can practise Texts (1º Bachillerato)


http://www.isabelperez.com/select.htm#tests

Grenade lyrics

Bruno Mars

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SR6iYWJxHqs

Easy come easy go that’s just how you living

Oh take take take it all but you never ____

Should’ve known you was _____ from the first kiss

Had your eyes wide open

Why were they _____?

Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash

You tossed it in the _____ you did

To _____ me all your love is all I ever asked

cause what you don’t understand

Is I’d catch a _____for ya

Throw my hand on the blade for ya

I’d jump in front of a _____ for ya

You know I’d do anything for ya

See I would go through all this _____

Take a bullet straight through my brain

Yes I would die for ya _____, but you won’t do the same..

Black, black, black and blue beat me till I’m am numb

Tell the devil I said hey when you get ____to where

you’re from

Bad women bad women that’s just what you are yeah

You smile in my ____ then rip the breaks out my car

Gave you all I had and you tossed it in the trash

You _____it in the trash yes you did

To give me all your fucking love

Is all I ever asked but what you don’t understand

Is I’d _____ a grenade for ya

Throw my hand on the blade for ya

I’d jump in front of a train for ya

You know I’d do _____for ya

Listen babe I would go through all this pain yeah

Take a bullet straight through my brain

Yes I would die for ya baby, but you won’t do the ____

If my body was on _____

Oh you would watch me burn down in flames

You said you loved me you’re a liar

Cause you _____ever ever did baby.

Cause I’d catch a grenade for ya

Throw my _____ on the blade for ya

I’d jump in front of a train for ya

You know I’d do anything for ya

Oh babe I would go through all this _____ yeah

Take a _____ straight through my brain

Yes I would die for ya baby, but you won’t do the same.

Solutions:

1. give

2. trouble

3. open

4. trash

5. give

6. grenade

7. train

8. pain

9. baby

10. back

11.face

12. tossed

13.catch

14. anything

15. same

16. fire

17.never

18. hand

19. pain

20. bullet

Reading Practice

READING

PET PRACTICE

Below is some information for passenger arriving with British Airways at four airports in the United Kingdom.

1.      Which airport is the farthest from the city centre?

2.      Which airport promises that it will not take long to get through the terminal?

3.      Which airport has more than one terminal?

4.      At which airport are there different levels for passengers arriving from abroad and those arriving from the UK?

5.      Which airport provides a service which you do not have to pay for?

Manchester: Manchester is about 10 miles from the city centre. On arrival, passengers should report to the Connections Desk. Those connecting to British Airways international flights will then depart from Terminal 1 International. For those with connections to flights within the UK, the departure will be from Terminal 1 Domestic. Passengers connecting to other flights departing from Terminal 2 can take the free bus service which operates between the two terminals.

Birmingham: Birmingham Airport is about 8 miles from the city centre. All British Airways flights operate from Eurohub, a purpose-designed hub which ensures a quick and smooth journey through the terminal for all pasengers. The modern design of eurohub provides a pleasant, spacius environment offering high quality, efficient service.

Glasgow: Glasgow Airport is 8 miles from Glasgow city centre. Passengers on internal flights arrive at first floor level of the terminal. International passengers arrive at ground level. Passengers transfering to other flights should check with British Airways staff at the ground-floor ticket desk.

Edinburgh: Edinburgh Airport is 11 miles from Edimburgh city centre. The airport has a one-level arrivals area. Passengers should check on arrival with British Airways staff for connecting flights.

Conditionals Rewriting

CONDITIONALS

Rewriting:

-Type 1

If … not = unless

Ex: Unless it rains we will go for a walk 

     If it doesn,t rain we will go 

(Reference to future)

Ex: Press this button and it will turn on

     If you press this button, it will turn on

-Type 2

(Reference to the present)

-Hypothetical situation:

Ex: I,m not tall, so I can,t reach the shelf

     If I were/was tall, I would/could reach the shelf

-Type 3

(Reference to the past)

Ex: She didn,t study hard enough so she failed the exam  

     If she had studied hard enough she wouldn,t have failed

 TIME CLAUSES

When

Until        +       Present simple   +   Future simple

As soon as

                     Until

Future simple +   When      +    Present simple

                     As soon as                       

Example: As soon as I finish my homework, I will phone you 

 PASSIVE

Active: People grow coffee in Colombia.
Passive: Coffee is grown in Colombia by (people).

  

CHANGES:
- Direct object becomes the subject.

- The verb: verb to be in the same verb tense as the rmain verb + participle.

- Subject becomes  by-agent (By-agent: is omitted when it is not specific: somebody, people...)

VERB CHANGES                                                             

Present simple: Am/is/are + participle

Present continuous: Am/is/are + being + participle

Past simple: Was/were + participle

Past continuous: Was/were + being +participle

Present perfect:  Have/has + been + participle

Present perfect continuous: Have/has + been + being + participle

Past perfect:  Had been + participle

Future simple: Will + be + participle

Modal verb:  Modal + be + participle

Future going to: Am/is/are + going to + be + participle

 

• Passive with a direct object.

- Millions of people speak English all over the world.

- English is spoken all over the world by millions of people.

• Passive with 2 objects [ Direct and indirect]

- He gave me some money.

CI: I was given some money.

CD: Some money was given to me.

Practice in the web:

www.aprenderinglesfacil.es/2009/01/ejercicios-passive-voice-voz-pasiva.html

If I were a boy!

Second conditional exercise.

 Beyoncé – If I were a boy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AWpsOqh8q0M

If I _____ (be) a boy

Even just for a day

I _____ (roll) outta bed in the morning

And throw on what I wanted then go

Drink beer with the guys

And chase after girls

I _____ (kick) it with who I wanted

And I ___ never____ (get) confronted for it.

Cause they _____ (stick up) for me.

[Chorus]

If I _____ (be) a boy

I think I _____ (understand)

How it feels to love a girl

I swear I _____ (be) a better man.

I _____ (listen) to her

Cause I know how it hurts

When you lose the one you wanted

Cause he’s taken you for granted

And everything you had got destroyed

If I _____ (be) a boy

I _____ (turn off) my phone

Tell everyone it’s broken

So they _____ (think) that I was sleeping alone

I _____ (put) myself first

And make the rules as I go

Cause I know that she _____ (be) faithful

Waiting for me to come home (to come home)

(Chorus)

If I _____ (be) a boy

I think I _____ (understand)

How it feels to love a girl

I swear I _____ (be) a better man.

I _____ (listen) to her

Cause I know how it hurts

When you lose the one you wanted

Cause he’s taken you for granted

And everything you had got destroyed

It’s a little too late for you to come back

Say it’s just a mistake

Think I’d forgive you like that

If you _____ (think) I _____ (wait) for you

You _____ (think) wrong

(Chorus)

If I _____ (be) a boy

I think I _____ (understand)

How it feels to love a girl

I swear I _____ (be) a better man.

I _____ (listen) to her

Cause I know how it hurts

When you lose the one you wanted

Cause he’s taken you for granted

And everything you had got destroyed

But you’re just a boy

You don’t understand

Yeah you don’t understand

How it feels to love a girl someday

You wish you were a better man

You don’t listen to her

You don’t care how it hurts

Until you lose the one you wanted

Cause you’ve taken her for granted

And everything you have got destroyed

But you’re just a boy

Reported Speech Practice

Reported Speech Practice

1. "You must finish the report today," my boss told me.
2. Then Pierce Brosnan says: "My name's Bond. James Bond."
3. "Did they enjoy the party?" she asked.
4. "Alright then, we'll meet after the lesson," she said.
5. "No way! I won't tell them," he said.
6. "Open your books and start reading, children," the teacher said.
7. "Would you like to come to my party, John?" she said.
8. "Let's go to the park!" she said.
9. "You should be more careful in the future," he said.
10. "Did you pass the exam?" I said to Joe.
11. "I'm doing my homework," the boy said.
12. "What were you doing when the lights went off?", she asked me.
13. "Do you mind closing the window, please? It's getting cold" she said to the man.
14. "Did you enjoy the meal?" she said to me.
15. "Would you like another biscuit, John?" he said.
16. "Remember to check the tyres before leaving," they said to us.
17. "Sorry. I didn't mean to interrupt you" she said.
18. "You'd better go to the doctor, Paul" she said.
19. "How about reting a canoe?" he said.Reported speech
20. I said,"They saw the vase was broken when they opened the parcel"

These are the answers

1. My boss told me to finish the report that day
2. Then Pierce Brosnan says that his name is Bond. James Bond
3. She asked if they had enjoyed the party.
4. She agreed to meet after the lesson
5. He refused to tell them
6. The teacher told the children to open their books and start reading.
7. She invited John to go to her party
8. She suggested going to the park
9. He advised to be more careful in the future.
10. I asked Joe if she had passed the exam
11. The boy said that he was doing hishomework.
12. She asked me What I had been doing when the lights ha d goneoff
13. She asked the man to close the window because  it was getting cold.
14. She asked me if I had enjoyed the meal.
15. He offered John another biscuit.
16. They told us to remember to check the tyres before leaving  / They reminded us to check the ...
17. She apologised and added she hadnn't meant to interrupt me.
18. She advised Paul to go to the doctor.
19. He suggested renting a canoe.
20. I said they had seen the vase was broken when they had opened the parcel.