1.
Listen to the conversations about things that went wrong. Check true or false for each statement.
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CONVERSATION 1
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CONVERSATION 2
4.
Complete the anecdotes with the PAST CONTINUOS (if it was a situation which took some time) or the SIMPLE PAST (if it was a situation which only took an instant). DON'T use either capital letter or periods.
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Nota: De la 5 a la 8 pertenecen a la misma situación A. De la 9 a la 12 pertenecen a la situación B.
6.
Rewrite the following sentences but starting with When. Add a comma in the right place. Start with a capital letter and end up with a period.E.G, The teacher was explaining the topic when her cell phone rang. When her cell phone rang, the teacher was explaining the topic.
7.
Read the situations. Write follow-up questions with the PAST CONTINUOUS. Write a capital letter but don't write a period.Choose the right phrase from the following list:- wear gloves
- drive to work
- cook something
- go fast (this one is taken, see the example)
- lift something
Example:A: I fell off my bike last week.B: Oh, no! Were you going fast ?
8.
Complete the conversations with the reflexive pronouns (myself, yourself, himself, herself, itself, ourselves, yourselves, themselves). DON'T write either capital letters or periods.
9.
Check the right vocabulary which complements each heading. Check two ítems in each one.
10.
Read each story and check the best response.
11.
Read the letter to Nelson Hunter's column. Then check the correct answers. Something nice happened last weekend. I was with my girlfriend in a really expensive restaurant. We were celebrating our birthdays. Anyway, while we were looking at the menus, a cell pone rang. It was the guy next to us. When he finished his conversation, he and his wife got up right away, paid the bill, and left the restaurant. A few minutes later, the owner of the restaurant came to our table. He asked if we wanted a free dinner. The meal was from the peple at the next table. They had to leave because they had an emergency, and they didn't have time to eat anything. It was a really big meal for two people - salad, steak, everything. So we had a delicious dinner, and we didn't have to pay for it!Rick HOlden
12.
Tony went hiking with some friends.
Correct Answer
B. False
13.
Tony was climbing a rock when another hiker came by.
Correct Answer
B. False
14.
Deb was deleting her e-mail when she saw a new message.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
Deb was in the process of deleting her emails when she noticed a new message.
15.
Deb didn't do anything after she lost her e-mail.
Correct Answer
A. True
Explanation
The statement suggests that Deb did not take any action or do anything after losing her email. Therefore, the answer "true" indicates that the statement is correct and accurately reflects Deb's lack of action in response to losing her email.
16.
I _________ (hurt) my arm yesterday.
Correct Answer
hurt
Hurt
Explanation
The correct answer is "hurt, Hurt" because the verb "hurt" is used in both the past simple and past participle forms to indicate an injury to the arm that occurred yesterday. The lowercase "hurt" represents the past simple form, while the capitalized "Hurt" represents the past participle form.
17.
I _________ (look) for something in the cabinets of the kitchen.
Correct Answer
was looking
Was looking
Explanation
The correct answer is "was looking" and "Was looking". Both options use the past continuous tense to describe an ongoing action in the past. This tense is used when we want to emphasize that the action was happening at a specific point in the past. In this case, the person is describing their past activity of searching for something in the kitchen cabinets.
18.
I ___________ (stand) on a chair, and
Correct Answer
stood
was standing
Was standing
Stood
Explanation
The correct answer is "stood, was standing, Was standing, Stood." In this sentence, the speaker is describing an action in the past. The verb "stand" can be used in both the simple past tense ("stood") and the past continuous tense ("was standing"). Additionally, the past continuous tense can be formed using "was" or "were" + the present participle of the verb ("Was standing"). Therefore, all four options are correct.
19.
I _________ (fall) off the chair.
Correct Answer
fell
Fell
Explanation
The correct answer is "fell, Fell." The verb "fell" is the past tense of "fall," and it is used to describe an action that happened in the past. In this sentence, the speaker is describing an incident where they fell off the chair. The capitalization of "Fell" indicates that it is the correct answer.
20.
Last Sunday, Lee __________ (drive) in the country, and
Correct Answer
was driving
Was driving
Explanation
The correct answer is "was driving" because the sentence is describing an action that was happening in the past. The past continuous tense "was driving" is used to indicate that Lee was in the process of driving at that specific time. "Was driving" is also a valid answer because it is the same tense and conveys the same meaning.
21.
He __________ (not notice) a dog in the middle of the road.
Correct Answer
didn't notice
did not notice
Didn't notice
Did not notice
didn´t notice
Didn´t notice
Explanation
The correct answer options for this question are all variations of "didn't notice" and "did not notice." These options are correct because they use the negative form of the verb "notice" (i.e., "didn't" or "did not") to indicate that the subject did not observe or become aware of the dog in the middle of the road. The variations in capitalization and punctuation do not affect the correctness of the answer.
22.
Luckily, he ____________ (stop) his car in time, so
Correct Answer
stopped
Stopped
Explanation
The correct answer is "stopped" because it is the past tense form of the verb "stop" and matches the subject "he" in the sentence. The word "Stopped" is also correct because it is the past participle form of the verb "stop" and can be used in certain contexts, such as in passive voice constructions. Both forms are grammatically correct and can be used interchangeably depending on the context of the sentence.
23.
He ________ (not hit) it.
Correct Answer
didn't hit
Didn't hit
didn´t hit
Didn´t hit
Explanation
The correct answer is "didn't hit" or "Didn't hit" or "didn´t hit" or "Didn´t hit". This is the negative form of the past tense of the verb "hit". It is used to indicate that someone did not perform the action of hitting something in the past.
24.
The boy was climbing a tree when he fell down.
Correct Answer
When he fell down, the boy was climbing a tree.
Explanation
The correct answer is "When he fell down, the boy was climbing a tree." This answer correctly rearranges the sentence to indicate that the boy was in the process of climbing a tree when he fell down. The phrase "when he fell down" is placed at the beginning of the sentence to emphasize the cause and effect relationship between the two actions.
25.
The girl was taking a bath when a frog jumped into the bathtub.
Correct Answer
When a frog jumped into the bathtub, the girl was taking a bath.
Explanation
The correct answer is the given sentence "When a frog jumped into the bathtub, the girl was taking a bath." This answer accurately describes the sequence of events, stating that the girl was already taking a bath when the frog jumped into the bathtub.
26.
The Little boy was doing homework when the lights went off.
Correct Answer
When the lights went off, the little boy was doing homework.
Explanation
The correct answer is "When the lights went off, the little boy was doing homework." This answer accurately describes the sequence of events, indicating that the lights going off happened before the little boy was doing homework.
27.
A: Tom hurt his back at work.B: That's too bad! __________________?
Correct Answer
Were you lifting something
were you lifting something
Explanation
The correct answer is "Were you lifting something, were you lifting something." This response suggests that Tom may have hurt his back while lifting something at work, and the speaker is asking if that was the cause of his injury. The repetition of the question indicates a concern for the specific activity of lifting as a potential cause for the back injury.
28.
A: I cut my thumb in the garden.B: How did that happen? ____________ ?
Correct Answer
Were you wearing gloves
were you wearing gloves
Explanation
B is asking A if they were wearing gloves when they cut their thumb in the garden. This question is asking about a specific detail that could potentially explain how the accident happened. The repetition of "were you wearing gloves" emphasizes the importance of this detail and suggests that wearing gloves could have prevented the injury.
29.
A: I burned myself this morning.B: _________________ on the stove?
Correct Answer
Were you cooking something
were you cooking something
Explanation
The correct answer is "Were you cooking something, were you cooking something." This answer is appropriate because it is a question that seeks clarification about the activity of cooking. It is a logical response to A's statement of burning themselves, as it suggests that the burn may have occurred while cooking something on the stove. The repetition of the question adds emphasis and reinforces the inquiry.
30.
A: Julie had a car accident.B: Really? _____________ ?
Correct Answer
Were you driving to work
were you driving to work
Explanation
B is asking Julie if she was driving to work when the car accident occurred. The repetition of the question "were you driving to work" emphasizes the curiosity and surprise of B upon hearing about the accident.
31.
A: Did Jeff travel to England by ___________________?B: No, he went with his parents.
Correct Answer
himself
Explanation
The question is asking whether Jeff traveled to England by himself. The answer "himself" indicates that Jeff did indeed travel alone. However, the response from person B contradicts this by stating that Jeff went with his parents. Therefore, the correct answer is not "himself" as it does not align with the information given in the conversation.
32.
A: I fell down when I was playing soccer yesterday?B: Oh, no! Did you hurt ___________ ?
Correct Answer
yourself
Explanation
B is asking if A hurt themselves when they fell down while playing soccer. The word "yourself" is used to refer to the person who fell down, implying that B is concerned about A's well-being.
33.
A: What's wrong with your hand?B: I burned ___________ while I was making breakfast.
Correct Answer
myself
Explanation
B burned themselves while making breakfast, which caused the injury to their hand.
34.
A: Did you go out to dinner for your anniversary?B: No, we made dinner __________________.
Correct Answer
ourselves
Explanation
B states that they did not go out to dinner for their anniversary, but instead made dinner themselves. This suggests that B and possibly A prepared and cooked a meal at home to celebrate their anniversary, rather than going to a restaurant. The word "ourselves" indicates that B and possibly A were directly involved in the process of making the dinner.
35.
Face
Correct Answer(s)
B. Eye
E. Nose
Explanation
The given words are body parts. Out of the options provided, "eye" and "nose" are both body parts that are located on the face. Therefore, "eye" and "nose" are the correct answers.
36.
Hand
Correct Answer(s)
C. Finger
F. Thumb
Explanation
The correct answer is finger, thumb. The given list consists of body parts, and finger and thumb are both parts of the hand. The other options, ankle, eye, knee, and nose, do not belong in the same category and are not parts of the hand.
37.
Leg
Correct Answer(s)
A. Ankle
D. Knee
Explanation
The given words can be categorized into two groups: body parts and their corresponding joints. The words "leg," "ankle," "knee," and "finger" all refer to body parts, while "eye," "nose," and "thumb" refer to specific joints. The answer, "ankle" and "knee," are the only two words that belong to the joint category, making them the correct answer.
38.
I was running to the bus stop the other day. I wasn't paying attention, so I ran into this woman. She fell down and her purse spilled all over the sidewalk.
Correct Answer
B. Oh, no! That was terrible.
Explanation
The correct answer is "Oh, no! That was terrible." This is because the narrator ran into a woman and caused her to fall down, resulting in her purse spilling all over the sidewalk. This situation is described as terrible, indicating that it was not a positive or enjoyable experience.
39.
I bought some expensive tickets for a football game, but I forgot about them. The day after the game, I remembered them!
Correct Answer
C. I bet you were upset.
Explanation
The correct answer is "I bet you were upset." This response is the most appropriate because it acknowledges the fact that the person forgot about the expensive tickets and implies that they would have been upset about missing the game as a result. The other options do not address the potential disappointment or frustration that the person may have experienced.
40.
I took a taxi home from the airport. The driver put one of my bags in the front seat. When I got home, I forgot about the bag, and he drove away with it.
Correct Answer
A. Oh, no! Did you get it back?
Explanation
The correct answer expresses concern and asks if the person was able to retrieve their bag. It shows empathy towards the situation and acknowledges the potential distress the person may have felt.
41.
I saw a friend in a restaurant, so I went and sat down at her table. I was talking to her for about a minute when I realized I didn't know her!!! She wasn't my friend!
Correct Answer
A. Wow! How embarrasing.
Explanation
The given answer "Wow! How embarrassing." is the correct explanation for the situation described in the question. The person initially thought they saw their friend in the restaurant and went to sit with her, but after talking for a minute, they realized that she wasn't their friend. This realization would likely be embarrassing for the person as they made a mistake in recognizing someone they thought they knew.
42.
When the cell pone rang, Rick and his girlfriend were ______
Correct Answer
C. Looking at their menus
Explanation
Rick and his girlfriend were looking at their menus when the cell phone rang. This suggests that they were in the process of deciding what to order or discussing their meal options when they were interrupted by the phone call.
43.
The other customers didn't eat their meal because ______
Correct Answer
C. They had to leave
Explanation
The other customers didn't eat their meal because they had to leave.