ENGLISH EXERCISES 8
INDEX EXERCISE1(usingpicturesfordescription) EXERCISE2 (Triviaquiz) SOLUTIONS EXERCISE3(Readingcomprehension) EXERCISE4(Talkfor1minute) EXERCISE5(sequenceimages) EXERCISE6(test) EXERCISE7(talking) EXERCISE8(PresentPerfecttense) SOLUTIONS EXERCISE9(Talkingfor1minute) EXERCISE10(test) EXERCISE11
USING PICTURES FOR DESCRIPTION
Look at the pictures carefully and describe them in detail. Present the ideas to the class. Answer the questions about the ads
QUESTIONS
What can you see in the picture?
What happens in the picture? What does the ad stand for? Who is responsible for the ad? What is the ad actually saying? What does it want you tobuy, do or think?
Have you used this product before?
Do they call people's attention? Are they funny or interesting? Do you like the ad? Explain your answer. What can you recommend to improve this ad? What do you think is the slogan for thses adds?
EXERCISE1
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LADY GAGA QUEEN ELIZABETH II MARIE CURIE EXERCISE2 TRIVIA QUIZ Ask the following questions and choose the correct answer. Use long answers. How long is an Olympic swimming pool? 50 METRES 1,000 METRES 5 METRES Who was the first woman to win a Nobel Prize? Who discovered penicillin? FLEMING GOYA DONATELLO How many oceans are there on Earth? 5 20 10 In what country can you find the Leaning Tower of Pisa? NORWAY FRANCE ITALY What colour is chlorophyll? PINK GREEN LIGHT BLUE Which of the following does not grow on a tree? AVOCADO OLIVE ROSE Which is the chemical symbol for silver? K CANADA Ag SPAIN ITALY Au Which is not in Europe?
7 Which of these animals has the most legs? CRAB BEE OCTOPUS Which of the following is NOT a synonym of CLEVER? LIAR SMART INTELLIGENT Which of these is NOT a fruit? CHERRY STRAWBERRY PUMPKIN Which of these animals does not live in the sea? SEAHORSE JELLYFISH SQUIRREL Which of the following describes your brother? MY PARENTS' SON MY AUNT'S SON MY COUSIN What year did the Titanic sink? 1912 2012 2022 How do you say the son of the cow? CALF KITTEN PUPPY Which of these is the colour of the sun? GREEN ARIES BLACK PISCES GEMINI YELLOW Which is the first astrological sign in the Zodiac?
Click on the victorian lady above to make the
text and answer the following questions: Do you agree with each of the topics in the text? Why? Is it the same nowadays? What has changed? Take a look at the NEW VOCABULARY BOX. It may help you to understand the text better. 1. 2. 3. CONCEAL / ocultar PICK-POCKETS / carteristas CUTTHROATS / degolladores DISPOSAL / eliminación PROVIDE / proporcionar PETTY / pequeño REVALRIES / venganzas THEFT / robo, hurto ENVY / envidia OVERBEARING / dominante SOAK / empapar EAGER / sin duda SHOT / disparar JOLLY / alegres CREEPIEST / el más espeluznante TREND / tendencia CORPSES / cadáveres DELAY / retraso MURDER / asesinar TRIAL / juicio FRONT-PAGE COVERAGE (primera página) 10 REASONS WHY VICTORIAN ENGLAND IS THE PERFECT SETTING FOR MURDER EXERCISE3
liveworksheet about VICTORIAN VOCABULARY. Read the
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TALKFOR1MINUTE
Choose a card and talk for 1 minute about ...
Talk about what you like and don't like about your house or flat.
Talk about your dream house.
Talk about the best country to live in and why.
Talk about the best pets to keep in home.
Talk about why people become homeless.
Talk about how old homes are different from modern homes.
Talk about what is better renting or buying a house?
Talk about pros and cons of living in a motorhome?
Talk about what housework do you like or hate doing?
Tell what happens in the pictures above by using time sequencers, relative clauses, linking words and adjectives to make your speech longer.
Explain who they are, what they are doing, where they are, what they are talking about ...
Make a dialogue between the two girls.
EXERCISE5
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EXERCISE6
A TRIP TO ALASKA
Click on the picture below to do the test about A TRIP TO ALASKA.
Read the text and say if the sentences are TRUE or FALSE. Then get your marks !!
What is your best friend like? 2 EXERCISE7 Ask the following questions: Who do you have the best relationship with in your family? Why? 1 What would you do if you won the lottery? 3 What was the most special present you have ever received? 4 What do you most enjoy doing with your family? 5 Describe your bedroom 6 What are some of the disadvantages of living in a city? 7 Why do people immigrate to other countries? 8 10 11 12 Do you want to live in another country when you are older? Why? 9 13 14 15 16 17 What is the most interesting place in your city? 18 If the whole world were listening, what would you say? 19 I am taking a test tomorrow. Say some things to encourage me.20 21 What is the most expensive thing you own? What did you wear yesterday? Do you prefer to save money or spend money? How would you lose weight? If you could ask God any one question. what would it be? How can I get to the nearest restaurant from here? What do you like to do in your free time? Why do people adopt a child? What did you do yesterday?
a vegetarian? (BE)
a chocolate cake. Fancy a piece? (JUST / MAKE)
Paul since his birthday party. (NOT / SEE) Susan
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PRESENT PERFECT TENSE EXERCISE8
Complete the sentences below with the correct form of the PRESENT PERFECT TENSE. How long
your sister
you
your sandwich yet? (EAT) Mum
you
anything from Tommy? (HEAR) I
him for ages. (KNOW) We
her nails. (JUST / DO) We
this car for five years. (HAVE) This is the first time I
in the ocean. (SWIM) They
(ALREADY / LEAVE) My neighbours
back home yet. (NOT / COME) Chris
her coffee. (JUST / DRINK) We
the competition twice. (WIN) Sheila
her keys again. (LOSE) Paul
shopping. (GO)
you ever
in public? (SING) My cousin Paul
the marathon 10 times. (RUN) I
her yet. (NOT / CALL)
Watch the video about HOW TO USE THE PRESENT PERFECT TENSE. Video time: 05'14''
TALKFOR1MINUTE TRAVELLING
Choose a card and talk for 1 minute about ...
Talk about countries you have visited.
Talk about your dream vacation.
Talk about countries that you would never visit.
Talk about 5 thinks you always take for vacation.
Talk about the best place to go for honeymoon.
Talk about the best way to travel.
Talk about why people should visit your country.
Talk about what you think of hitchhiking.
Talk about a type of accommodation you prefer and why.
EXERCISE10
WHERE IS THE POOL?
Click on the picture below to do the test. Watch the video and choose the correct answer. Then get your marks!!
EXERCISE10
HAVE YOU EVE SEEN THE RAIN?
Click on the picture below to do the liveworksheet. Watch the video and do the exercises.
