ADVANCE KEY

CORRESPONDENCEPalabra correcta1 frozen vegetables2 semi-skimmed milk3 phone boxes4 post office5 airmail paper6 registered post7 currency exchange office8 small change9 interest rates

THE FITTING ROOMCasillas de palabras1 Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemploWindow-shoppingUnderwearBeltThree-piece suit Shop-assistantRugby jerseyKitchen sink2 Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemploWindow-shoppingBermuda shortsBow tieCar wash machineFootball equipmentKitchen tableRetail outlet

Join each word on list A to a word on List B to make a compound word. Write out the new words.1 underground2 strawberries3 mushrooms4 handlebars5 earring6 midnight7 everybody8 bus stop9 extraordinary10 rundown11 careless12 windscreen

A sneaky puzzle1. chestnut2. handsome3. cardboard4. forehead5. bargain6. cupboard7. breakfast

Compound Words Guess the wordFind one word, which will go in front of, or after, these words to make new words. Write out the new words.1 for2 over3 home4 black5 board6 heart7 hair8

WINDOW SHOPPING1 Conjugue como en el ejemploHed runShed buyWed go on holidayTheyd helpId be brokeYoud earn

2 Conjugue como en el ejemplotheyd loveShed preferHed wantYoud likeWed thinkItd taste

Palabra correcta1 I would

3 Conjugue como en el ejemploIf we hadnt taken so long, theyd have waitedIf you pushed him, hed have fallenIf you loved him, youd buy him a jumper4 Conjugue como en el ejemplo If you hadnt smoked, you wouldnt be illIf youd looked after your prescription, you wouldnt have lost itIf youd taken your antibiotics, it wouldnt have got infected5 Conjugue como en el ejemplo If he hit me, Id have hit him backIf you decided to go. Id come with youIf wed expected you, wed have made a cake6 Conjugue como en el ejemplo Even if you were allowed to go out, you wouldnt be able to afford itIf she ate like you, shed have no moneyIf we spent money like you, wed have an overdraft7 Conjugue como en el ejemplo If you went, I would miss youIf he interrupted her, shed get irritatedYou only had to ask if you needed me8 Conjugue como en el ejemplo If they were annoyed, theyd tell meIf he called her, shed be happyIf they found out, theyd be angry

GROCERY SHOPS1 I would2 Theyd3 If4 Would5 I would rather

SETTING THE TABLE1 looking forwardLike toLook forwardTheyd likeTo look forward toWould you like to2 MustntYoull have toMustShould beWould ratherYoud better

First Conditional

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in bracketsWentPlayedWont beWill ringDont solve2 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in bracketsB will be, dont sleepC gets, will beD help, will giveE sing, will beF will read, like3 Write sentences using the first conditionalB If you go to school on foot, you will be lateC If I have money. I will buy you a presentD If I do my homework, I will find my notebookE If my mim gives me five pounds, I will do the washing upF If we spend our holidays in Spain, we will visit Valencia

First Conditional Exercise1 PIf Clare arrives late again, the hockey trainer will be furious2 AYoull be sorry if you dont revise for your exams3 PWe will go if the weather is good4 AYoull be really tired tomorrow if you dont go to bed soon5 PIf the bus is on time, I wont miss the football 6 AIf you do your homework now, youll be free all tomorrow7 PWe will eat out if theres no food at home8 AYoull find life much easier if you smiled more often9 PIf its hot, we will go for a swim10 AYoull do it better if you took more time over it11 AIf she kept practicing, Shell get better12 AMum will be very sad if you forgot Mothers day again13 PI will be so happy if I pass the exam14 PI know what you can do. If you wear a wi and dark glasses, the wont recognize you15 PThe government will lose the next election if they continue to ignore public opinion16 PIf Valencia FC win the Spanish football league, I will dye my hair orange17 PIf someone lent you a bike, youll be able to come with us18 PWill your mum be angry if you dont phone her this weekend?19 PWhat will your boss say if you arrived late for work tomorrow?

FIRST CONDITIONAL

1Make sentences beginning with IF from the boxesAIf you pass the exam, Youll get a certificateBIf you fail the exam, you can do it againCIf you dont want this magazine, Ill throw it awayDIf you want htoses pictures, you can have themEIf your busy now, we can talk laterFIf your hungry, we can have lunch nowGIf you need money, I can lend you some

2Which is rightAWill you write to me if I give you my addressBIf there is a fire, the alarm will go offCIf I dont see you tomorrow morning, Ill phone you in the eveningDIll be surprised if Martin and Samantha get marriedEWill you go to the party, if they invite you3Use your own ideas to complete the sentences. More than one choice is rightA Our environment will be in serios danger unless we change our habitsB If you go to bed early tonight, you wont be tired tomorrowC You may get an excellanmt mark in your History exam if you reviseD If I have time this weekend, I will clean my bedroomE Unless its sunny and warm. I wont go outF Will the world be a safe place to live in ten yearsG We wont have holidays this summer unless we win the lotteryH You cant watch TV tonight unless you do your homework

4Fill in the blanks with IF or UnlessA IfB UnlessC ifD ifE unlessF unlessG ifH unless

SECOND CONDITIONAL1 Complete these sentences with the verbs in the correct tenseB If my sister shouted at me, I would be angryC If Max left his girlfriend, she would not careD He would get good grades at school if he studiedE Fiona invited me to her house if her parents would let herF If I didnt need the money I wouldnt go to work 2Match the sentences beginning 1-7 with the endings a-g2 , a3, f4, b5, g6, c7, e3Complete the sentencesA If I didnt have so much homework, I would go to the moviesB If I won the lottery, I would give it all to charityC If I had long blond hair, I would look more Scandinavian

SECOND CONDITIONAL EXERCISEA Fill in the gap using the verb in brackets. 5 gaps need a negative verb1 I wouldnt open that umbrella inside the house if I were you. Its bad luck2 Theyd be a better team if they were fitter3 If I had some spare money, I would buy a plasma TV4 Those children wouldnt be so horrible if their parents were stricter5 I wouldnt go out with him even if you paid me 6 If we didnt work so hard, we wouldnt be tired all the time7 If she didnt take so long in the shower, she would have more time for breakfast8 If you didnt drink so much beer, you wouldnt be so fat9 The world would be a better place if politicians were less vain10 I would love to visit Thailand if I had the chance11 If I had more free time, I would write a play12 If you had a digital camera, you could send some photos by email13 He would definitely lose weight if he stopped eating carbohydrates and sugar14 We could go travelling across France if we bought a tent15 Valencia would have the perfect climate if it wasnt so hot in July and August16 If I understood more about computers, I would be able to help you out17 I wouldnt do that if I were you18 If I went to Madrid Id visit the Prada Gallery

SECOND CONDITIONAL EXERCISE1 If I were you, I would get a new job2 If he was younger, he would travel more3 If we werent friends, I would be angry with you4 If I had enough money, I would buy a big house5 If she wasnt always so late, shed be promoted6 If we won the lottery, we would travel the world7 If you had a better job, we would be able to buy a new car8 If I spoke perfect English, I would have a good job9 If we lived in Mexico, I would speak Spanish10 If she passed the exam, she would be able to enter university11 She would be happier if she had more friends12 We would buy a house if we decided to stay here13 They would have more money if they didt buy so many clothes14 We would come to dinner if we had time15 She would call him if she knew his number16 They would go to Spain on holiday if they like hot weather17 She would pass the exam if she studied more18 I would marry someone famous if I was a movie star19 We never would be late again if we bought a new car20 You would lose weight if you ate less

WORD ORDER1 If he asked you to marry him, would you say yes?2 How would we keep in touch if we didnt have computers3 Would you leave your job if the pay was lower than it is?4 If she wasnt beautiful, he wouldnt be going out with her5 If people were more tolerant, there would be fewer wars6 If you couldnt speak English, we wouldnt be able to communicate

PRACTISE ACTIVITIESMatch the beginning of the sentences to the correct endings1, f2, g3, b4, h5, e6, a7, c8, d

THE THIRD CONDITIONAL EXERCISE1 I wouldnt have been angry if you hadnt eaten my chocolate mousse2 If he had known you were in hospital, he would have visited you3 We wouldnt have come by taxi if we had found the right bus4 We would have visited the Prada gallery if we had had time5 If you hadnt been asking me questions all the time, I would have enjoyed the film6 If I had known your number, I would have phoned7 If just one person had remembered my birthday, I wouldnt have been sad8 I would have understood the film if it hadnt been in German9 They would have came to see you if they hadnt been away10 if she hadnt parked on a double yellow line, she wouldnt have got a fine11 if id known you were coming, I would have baked a cake12 If she had left the shed unlocked, they wouldnt have stole her bike13 If you had told me about the concert, I would have gone14 The storm would have done a lot of damage if it had come this way15 The holidays would have been great if the weather had been better16 I would have enjoyed the party if you hadnt behaved so badly17 If I had rented a smaller car, I would have spent less money on petrol

FIRST CONDITIONAL

1 Match 1-6 with A-F to form complete sentences.2, E3, D4, A5, F6, C

2 Choose the correct alternatives1, if2, if3, unless4, if5, if6, unless

3 Complete the sentences with the bold verbs. Use the first conditional.1. buys2. will pay3. will miss4. doesnt come5. forgets6. give7. phones

SECOND CONDITIONAL

4 Write the sentences in the second conditional.1. If I didnt have to go to school tomorrow, I would stay in bed all morning.2. We would never get up on time if we didnt have an alarm clock.3. What would you do if you won El gordo?4. My mother would look very different if she didnt have plastic surgery.5. I would like Lisa if she wasnt two-faced.6. If Marco asked me out, would say yes.

5 Imagine what would happen If the situation was different. Write sentences in the second conditional.1. If we had money, we could go out.2. If my sister worked, she would not get bored.3. He would go abroad if he didnt hate flying.4. If Jan wasnt very big-headed, her classmates would like her.5 If I didnt feel ill, I could go to school.6. James would eat meat if he wasnt a vegetarian.

FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD CONDITIONAL.

1 Match 1-7 with A-G to form complete sentences.1 f, 2 c, 3b, 4e, 5d, 6g, 7a.

2 Correct the sentences.1 If we leave now.2 unless you have a ticket/ if you dont have a ticket3 he would get 4 If I have driven5 If she lived closer6 I wouldnt have missed7 , I would download more music8 , I will move out of my parents house.

3 Complete the sentences with the bold verbs. Use the first, second or third conditional.1 The teachers wouldnt like it if you dyed your hair purple2 If Alex id moody, I wouldnt talk to him3 If you were more careful, you wouldnt have lost your sunglasses4 If we had got here earlier, we would have seen the film5 If you buy those jeans, you wont have enough money for the jacket6 If he didnt wear those terrible clothes, hed be really attractive

4 Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first. Use the first, second or third conditional.1 If he hadnt been on holiday he would have gone to the music festival2 If I had a licence we could have gone in the car3 If you dont listen carefully you wont know what to do4 If you studied harder, you would get good results5 If he had known that it was a very formal restaurant, he wouldnt have worn jeans6 If id known she was vegetarian, I would have made paella7 If we dont hurry up, we will be late

FIRST AND SECOND CONDITIONAL

6 Choose the correct alternatives.1 Id buy2 Ill ask3 did4 used5 Have6 Id send

7 Complete the sentences with the bold verbs. Use the first or second conditional.1 I dont know her address. If I knew it . I would write to her2 Im planning to go to England soon. If I dont go this summer. I will go next summer instead3 If I could have any job in the world, I would be a fashion designer4 I find languages difficult, but if I could speak perfect English , I would get a job in the USA5 If it doesnt rain tomorrow, we will have a barbecue6 If you found 100 euro on the street what would you do?

8 Use your own ideas to complete the sentences.1 Ill be really happy if I pass my exams2 If I have time later, I will go shopping3 If I spoke perfect English, I would travel the world4 If I were five years older, I would go on holiday with my friends5 I wouldnt know what to say if I saw him6 If I saw someone famous in the street, I would ask them for their autograph

THIRD CONDITIONAL

9 Complete the sentences with the bold verbs. Use the third conditional.1 If he hadnt been so good natured, he would have got very angry with me2 I wouldnt have seen you if you hadnt called my name3 She would have got lost if she hadnt taken a map4 I would have felt terrible if Id failed my exams5 He wouldn,t have remembered my birthday if I hadnt reminded him6 I would have bought that dress if it had been cheaper7 If Id known you were coming, I would have cooked a big dinner for us all8 My mother would have trained to be a teacher if she didnt have seven children10 Write the sentences in the third conditional.1 If youd taken an umbrella, you wouldnt have got so wet.2 Hed have got home more quickly if hed taken a bus.3 We wouldnt have passed the exam if the teacher hadnt helped us.4 Id have bought some CDs if Id had enough money.5 If he hadnt given us some tickets, we wouldnt have gone to the concert.6 Theyd have asked for help if theyd have needed it.

MIXED CONDITIONAL EXERCISE1 If you are late for training again today, I will not let you play in tomorrows match2 I would spend all August in Thailand if I had the time and the money. Maybe next year3 I wouldnt be angry if you had ate my chocolate mousse4 If just one person had remembered my birthday, I wouldnt have been sad5 You will be sorry if you dont revise for your exams6 I wouldnt open that umbrella inside the house if I were you, its bad luck7 We could eat out if there was no food at home8 The holidays would have been great if the weather had been better9 I wouldnt go out with him even if you paid me10 If you had told me about the concert I would have gone with you11 If you didnt drink so much beer, you wouldnt be so fat12 If I had known you were coming, I would have baked a cake13 The world will be a better place if politicians were less vain14 You would have done it better if you had took more time over it15 If I understood more about computers, I would be able to help you out16 I wont have enough milk for the weekend if I dont go shopping on Friday17 They would have punished there children if they had got bad reports from school18 What would you do if you lost your house keys?19 What would you do if your neighbour invited you to dinner?20 What would they have done if they hadnt come to class today?21 What type of music would they have to play if they had a disco?

MIXED CONDITIONALS1 If we went now we would be back for dinner in time2 What would you do in my position?3 If I was you id send the letter as soon as possible4 She was really lucky? She would have died if they hadnt seen her5 I wouldnt need to study so hard if I spoke perfect English6 You will get a cold if you dont close the window7 If she doesnt phone her father soon, he will be worried8 Would you have let him in if he had come to the party yesterday?9 If she had been taller she would be able to join the basketball team10 You could be rich if you won the lottery11 You wont be able to go to New York unless you get a visa12 He will take away your mobile phone if you dont stop writing text messages13 We would have been very happy if you had told us about it sooner, but now its too late14 If you give me half of your pocket money, I will do your homework15 If the weather is nice next weekend we will go to the beach

GROCERY SHOPS1So is heSo is thatSo are you

2So am ISo is sheSo are we3That chickens so small, Ill need to eat something elseThat breads so nice, Ill eat it allThese apples are so old, Ill have to eat them today

Clauses of purposea We sent cards to all our friends so that everybody could know our new addressb Scientists and doctors wear white coats in order to keep their clothes cleanc Larry and Jill go jogging every day so that they dont gat fatd Police officers carry radios so that they keep in contact with each othere Lets turn down the radio so that we dont disturb our neighboursf Mary is moving to Bristol so that she is nearer to workg I took a taxi to the airport so as my friends wouldnt have to wait for me

DEFINING / NON DEFINING CLAUSES

ADEFINING1 Complete the following sentences using relative pronouns and omitting the pronoun when possible1 I know a boy whose father is a very important person2 This is the place where we have tea3 That is the man who came yesterday4 Tomorrow Ill tell you the hour you must come5 People who never work dont earn money6 This is the boy I met in the park7 Dogs which bite people are dangerous8 The clock which is over the door is broken9 That is the boy whose car is completely new10 Give me the ball I lent you last Sunday11 I havent found the money in the place where you tol me it would be12 Who is that man who is parking the car13 Tell me the time you are going to arrive14 That radio which is on the table is not yours15 The woman who is speaking to Tom is her mother16 Do you know the wife of that man who is waiting for the bus17 The car I saw was not that18 That is the girl whose car is blue19 This is the exercise I dont understand20 The policemen which helped me yesterday were very nice21 Which is the cinema where that very good film is on ?22 The girl whose hair is red is my sister23 Where is the bike you have repaired24 Women who drive vehicles are usually more careful than men25 That is the garage where my father parks his car

2 Join these sentences by means of a relative pronoun, but omit when possible.1 The pub is opposite the Town hall, where I first met my wife2 He was sitting on a chair, it was uncomfortable3 He smokes cigarettes, they are very strong4 Let me see the pictures, that you took at Peters wedding5 Some people only think about money, I dont like them6 Do you know that lady? I repaired her car7 That girl is Swedish. Tom is in love with her8 John has bought a house, where there are ghosts9 Some people drive drunk, I never travel with them10 A man stole 10,000 from a bank, the police have caught him11 I bought bananas this morning, which I have lost12 Could you iron those trousers? Which are hanging up behind the door13 He worked with some people, who thought he was stupid14 When I looked through the window I saw a girl, whose beauty took my breath away15 These are the books, that I use in class16 Thats the name, which I couldnt remember yesterday17 The film is about two people, whose plane crashed in the jungle18 The film is about a king, whose ambition is to rule the world19 They are the people which I was talking about20 That is the tunnel, which I went through21 There is the shop, which I bought my radio from22 Hes the criminal that the police are looking for

BNON DEFINING1 John didnt study for the exam which was a very stupid thing to do2 We flew to New York in Concorde, it is the fastest passenger plane in the world3 Smallpox has disappeared which once killed thousands of people4 I passed him a large glass of whiskey, which he drank immediately5 The small man was Lisas husband, nobody recognized him6 This is Mr Jones who writes poetry7 This is Felicity whose sister you met last week8 He swam across the English channel, which is hard to believe9 His wife died last year, her name was Angela10 Borges was a wonderful writer, who never won the nobel prize11 A man from our village was on TV last night, whose children I teach12 Charlie Chaplin died in 1977, his films amused millions13 My parents send their best wishes, you met them last month14 The parcel contained a bomb, which they had to open carefully15 The match will be shown on TV tonight, which they filmed this afternoon16 His sisters are identical twins, I saw them last year

EJERCICIO DE GRAMATICA

1No, they havent decided yetNo, I havent tried it out yetNobody has performed yet2No, I havent yetNo, he hasnt yetNo, she hasnt read that science fiction book yet3No, they havent yetNo, they havent woken up yetNo, it isnt open yet

Still and Yet exercise1 still2 still3 yet4 still5 yet6 still7 still9 still10 yet11 yet12 yet13 still14 yet

STREETS OF LONDON

1A piece of apricotA paracetamolA piece of paperA pavementA sockA piece of advice2A carA piece of breadAn addressA piece of informationA motorwayA bag

INDIRE CT QUESTIONS EXERCISEFill the gaps to make indirect questions1 Can you tell me where the station is ?2 Can you let me know if you are coming to the party?3 Can you explain how it works?4 Please tell me whats the matter ?5 Id like to know where are you from?6 Do you know how long it takes to get there?7 Has she told you whether she has made a decision yet?8 Do you happen to know the capital of Honduras?9 I wonder whether Annie knows about computers?10 Could you tell us how to get to the post office from here?11 Do you have any idea what you are doing?12 I dont suppose you could lend me 50 euros?13 Is there any chance you could take me to the airport?14 I cant remember if Susana likes classical music?

THE FITTING ROOM1They wanted him to pay for lunchHe expected us to go on holidayId prefer if she judged for herslf2She liked that I wore the green skirtYou wanted us to look for a winter coatShed prefer him to try on both sizes

THE INFINITIVE AND THE INFINITIVE PHRASEUnderline the infinitive in each of the following sentences3 to lift4 to call5 to finish6 to go7 to solve8 to fly9 to type10 to eat11 to eat12 to fall13 to practice14 to do15 to solve16 to use17 to put18 to exit19 to be20 to play

THE GERUND PHRASEIdentifying Gerund Phrases. Underline the gerund phrases in the sentences below1 Keeping a light2 Enjoys playing3 Remember promising4 Standing during5 Like sailing6 Volunteering at the hospital7 Enjoys watching8 Roasting the turkey9 Taking out the garbage10 Understanding a foreign language11 Acting in high school12 Collecting stamps13 Rushing through14 Tired of listening15 Tires of talking16 Bird watching17 Arguing with me18 Constant complaining19 Listening to20 After standing

GERUNDS vs INFINITIVES: EXERCISESI Combine the given words (or ideas) into one sentence.2 Omar had trouble finding my house last night3 My mother caught some neighbourhood kids trying to steal me bicycle yesterday4 All of the employees were standing at the window watching the parade when the boss walked into the office5 My father always said dont waste your time reading novels when you could be learning something worthwhile from other kinds of books6 When Mrs Smith checked on the children last night she found them playing instead of sleeping7 I found Susan lying on her bed crying when I opened the door

II Select the correct expression that completes each sentence1 Whenever we met. Jack avoided looking at me2 Most people enjoy Travelling to different parts of the world3 Marjorie needs to find another job. Her present company is going out of business4 May I change the TV channel, or do you want to watch more of this program5 Joan is considering changing her major from pre-med to psychology6 Although Joe slammed on his brakes, he couldnt avoid hitting the small dog that suddenly darted out in front of his car7 I hope to write my autobiography before I die. Do you think anyone would read it?8 Joyce thanked us for inviting them to dinner and said that they wanted to have us over for dinner next week9 If you delay paying your bills, you will only incur more and more interest charges10 My lawyer advised me not to say anything further about the accident11 A procrastinator is a person who habitually postpones doing things especially tasks that are unpleasant12 You should plan to arrive at the stadium early or you wont be able to get good seats13 My mom asked me to pick up some eggs at the supermarket on my way home from work14 Nobody has offered to buy the house next door, so I think theyre going to lower the price15 The highway patrol advises taking the old route through the city because the interstate highway is under major repairs16 Would you mind peeling that apple for me? My arthritis is acting up in my right hand17 Stop nagging me! Ill get everything finished before I go to bed18 When the university suggested raising the tuition again, the student senate protested vigorously19 Are we permitted to bring guests to the ceremony? Id like to invite my friend to join us20 The city council agreed to accept the architects proposed design for a new parking garage

III Choose the best answer or answers. In some cases, BOTH answers are correct.1 John was trying to unlock the door with the wrong key2 The audience began clapping/ to clap before the curtain closed3 The soccer teams continued playing / to play even though it began to snow4 We like eating / to eat outside when the weather is warm and sunny5 We began listening / to listen to the news when we heard the Olympics mentioned6 I was just beginning to fall asleep when the phone rang7 I really hate being / to be late for appointments8 The cake was starting to burn when I took it out of the oven9 Shes so impatient! She cant stand waiting / to wait in line for anything10 I prefer riding / to ride my bicycle to work because the automobile traffic is too heavy11 Lillian prefers walking to taking the bus12 Tim prefers to walk than to jog for exercise13 The baby loves riding / to ride in the car14 Near the end of the performance, the audience began stamping / to stamp their feet on the floor15 The audience began to clap and stamp their feet on the floor16 The audience began clapping and stamping their feet on the floor17 My son sometimes forgets to turn off the stove when he is finished cooking18 Alex will never forget taking his first helicopter ride19 Would you please remember to put away all the tapes when you have finished listening to them?20 I remember putting them away when I finished with them last night21 I remember visiting Bolivia for the first time. Its a beautiful country22 What am I going to do! I forgot to bring my calculus text and I need it for the review today23 My boss regrets firing his secretary now that she is gone24 The letter said, I regret to inform you that your application has been denied25 I havent been able to get in touch with Shannon, calling/ to call / her. Then I tried writing her a letter. I tried leaving a message with her brother when I talked to him. Nothing worked26 I always try to pay my bills on time, but sometimes im a little late

IV Complete the sentences with the correct form, gerund or infinitive, using the words in parentheses.1 The store offered to refund the money I paid for the book I returned2 Dont pretend to be what you arent3 I persuade my brother in law not to but that old car4 Annie denied throwing the brick through the window5 My father expects me to get high marks in school6 According to the sign on the restaurant door, all diners are required to wear shirts and shoes7 We are planning to visit several historical sites in Moscow8 There appears to be no way to change our reservation for the play at this late date9 For some strange reason, I keep thinking today is Saturday.10 All of the members agreed to attend the emergency meeting.11 Ive arranged to leave work early tomorrow12 Even though Anna had never cut anyones hair before, she readily consented to cut her husbands hair13 Mary decided to ignore her friends critical remarks14 My roommate says I have a terrible voice, so I stopped singing in the shower15 Did the doctor mention avoiding any foods in particular?16 The cashiers always remembers to count the money in her cash register each day before she leaves work17 Lets hurry! We must finish painting the office before 3.00 today18 The student with the highest average deserves to get an A19 I appreciate your paying for my dinner. Ill buy next time20 The physically handicapped child struggled to keep up with other children on the playground, but she couldnt21 Janice misses taking walks with her father in the evening now that she has moved away from home22 The customs official demanded to know what was inside the gift - wrapped box23 Weve discussed moving to New York in the fall, but im worried about our children having to adjust to a new school system and new friends24 Children shouldnt be allowed to watch violent programs on TV25 In a fit of anger, I ordered my neighbor to keep his mule off my property

5 Complete the sentences with the correct form, gerund or infinitive, using the words in parentheses.1 The doctor was forced to operate immediately to save the patients life2 The newspaper hired Bill to shoot pictures of the championship match between the two boxers3 Most passengers dislike having to sit in small, uncomfortable seats on transoceanic flights4 I chose to go to Stanford University for my undergraduate studies5 I must drive more carefully, I cant risk getting another speeding ticket6 Jack promised to come to the meeting7 The sign warns you not to turn right on a red light8 Did Dick mean to tell Sue about the surprise party, or did it slip out accidently9 You must keep practicing on the computer until you understand how to use all of the programs10 Our class volunteered to clean the classroom during the maintenance workers strike11 When you get through reading the newspaper, I could use your help in the kitchen12 I think we should delay sending these reports to the main office13 The judge demanded to see the original document, not the photocopy14 After hearing the weather report, I advise you not to go skiing this afternoon15 George is interested in taking an art class16 I was furious, I threatened never to speak to him again17 My parents appreciated receiving the thank you note you sent them18 The committee is planning to meet next Friday19 If I dont leave on the 15th, I will miss getting home in time for me mothers birthday party20 I know youre anxious to get out of here and get back home, but you should seriously consider staying in the hospital a few more days21 Alex refused to apologize for his rude behavior22 When I was in the army, I had to swear to obey my senior officersorders23 I dont recall seeing your dictionary anywhere in the apartment. Maybe you left it in the classroom24 Mrs Lind required the children to take off their muddy boots before they came into the house

VI Choose the correct answer.1 The groom anticipated enjoying the wedding ceremony2 The department store agreed to take back the radio3 Would the doctor mind spending some time talking to me after the examination4 We miss having Professor Sanders in Asian history this quarter5 Dan failed to pass the firefightersexamination and was quite upset6 The travellers anticipated arriving safely at their destination7 She expects to deliver her baby at the new hospital8 The bad weather caused us to miss our connecting flight to Rome9 We dislike eating dinner at 9.00pm10 Most of the students completed writing their research papaers on time11 My niece hopes to travel with me to Disneyland next April13 Willy denied eating a whole bag of chocolate chip cookies before lunch14 You must swear to tell the truth in a court of law15 I didnt mean to interrupt him

AT THE DOCTORS

1 Conjugue como en ejemploI have been getting betterIt has been hurtingShe has been savingYou have been usingThey have been watchingHes studying

2 Conjugue como en ejemploWe have been sittingI have been visitingThey have been expectingHe has been hittingShe has been destroyingYou have been phoning

AT THE DOCTORS

1 Conjugue como en ejemploWeve preferred to buy wholemeal bread for a while nowHes tried to make carrot cake since he saw the recipeTheyve took cooking lessons for three months

2 Conjugue como en ejemploHes heard her speaking French to the waiter a few minutes agoShes cooked that roast beef for hoursTheyve liked inviting friends over for dinner since their wedding

PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE OR CONTINUOUS EXERCISESUBJECT + HAVE/HAS + BEEN + VERB+ING + THE RESTShe has been reading a lot recently

1 Im exhausted I have been working in the garden all day22 That old house now looks fantastic. The owners have completely restored it.13 My gardens a jungle. I havent done any gardening for months24 I think Maggie and Max are dating. They have been seeing a lot of each other lately.35 Weve discovered this great pub and we have been going there a lot.36 I havent finished the report yet17 Youre covered in hay. What have you been doing?28 Maggies gone to the doctors. She hasnt been feeling too well lately. 29 Where have you been? I have been waiting for ages. 210 I have to write a 300 word essay. I have written about half so far.111 Ive phoned you about 10 times today. I have been trying to get through to you all day. 312 You look great. Have you been to the hairdressers?213 I have been staying in a lot recently to try and save a bit of money.314 Wheres my chocolate mousse? Who has eaten it. 115 Half of my chocolate is gone. Who has been attacking it ? 2

EXERCISES

2 Complete the questions with yet and then answer with yet or already. Use the present perfect.1 Have you read that newspaper yet? Yes I have already read it2 Has she already had breakfast? No, she hasnt had breakfast yet3 Has the postman come yet? Yes, he has already come4 Have they gone yet? Yes, they have already gone5 Have you seen that film yet? No, I havent seen that film yrt6 Has the concert begun yet? Yes it has already began7 Has the sun rose yet? Yes it has already risen8 Have you been to the dentist yet? Yes, I have already been9 Has she rung for a taxi yet? Yes, she has already rang for a taxi10 Has he done his homework yet? No, he hasnt done his homework yet

3 Reply to these commands with the present perfect + just1 Ive just shut the door2 Ive just made a cup of coffee3 Ive just said im sorry4 Ive just rang the police5 Ive just paid the bill6 Ive just had a drink7 Ive just bought an ice-cream8 Ive just sent them a letter9 Ive just found a seat10 Ive just lent 5 pounds

4 Translation1 We have just seen your brother.2 Have you ever been to England?3 They have just said it to me.4 Have you finished the exercise yet?5 No, I havent finished it yet.6 We have already watched the film.7 My sister has never been to London.8 Have you read the newspaper today?

5 Present PerfectCompleta estas frases.3 They have been married since 19834 Hes been ill for a week5 We have lived here for ten years6 I have known him for a long time7 She has worked in a bank for 5 years8 I have been learning English for six months9 Shes had a headache since she got up

6 Haz preguntas con How long?3 How long have they been in Brazil?4 How long has he lived in Germany?5 How long has he been a teacher?6 How long have you known Margaret?7 How long have you had a motor-bike?8 How long have they been married?9 How long has he worked in London?

7 Construye frases con el Pretrito Perfecto y for o since2 I have not slept well for a long time3 I have had this cold for a week4 We have known her since she was a child5 She hasnt eaten since breakfast6 He has sold second hand cars for twenty years7 The sun hasnt shone since we arrived here8 I have not been to church for ages

8 Traduce al ingls1 Patricia has lived with us since October2 How long has Liz been a teacher?3 I have smoked for 20 years4 How long have you had this televisin?5 Sue has been in Spain since April6 Do you work in Madrid Sara? Yes I have worked there since 19907 Our car has been in the garaje for one week8 I have been studying in Figueras Pacheco High School for 3 years

9 Escribe una frase acerca de cada dibujo usando las palabras que hay debajo. Utiliza el Present Perfect y el Present Perfect Continuous.1 They have been married for ten years2 He has been in hospital since Sunday3 They have been watching television for two hours4 It has been raining all day5 She has lived in Wales all of her life6 He has had a beard for five years

11 Complete the sentences with the present perfect or present perfect continuous of the verbs in brackets.1 We have been waiting for the bus for twenty minutes2 Joan cant come because she has broken her leg3 Have you finished your exercises yet?4 They have worked for that company since 19895 Where did she find my wallet?6 This is the best meal I have ever eaten7 Its the first time I have flown8 Fiona has just arrived home from school9 The ground is wet because it has been raining heavily during the night10 I have been cooking all morning

12 Choose the correct alternative to complete the sentences.1 For long2 since last year3 Ive ever4 Have been watching5 I saw6 We havent seen7 Known8 How long9 Been10 Sleeping

The switchboard

1 Conjugue como en el ejemploShe had takenI was selectedThey had putWe was askedYou had calledIt was confirmed

2 Conjugue como en el ejemploThey were marriedHe had foundIt was fixedShe had put on holdThey were divorcedYou had stopped

Banks and cashpoints

1 Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.The policeman for the job was selected by the detective inspectorThe discussion was rounded off by the communistThe fault was fixed by the electrician

2 Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.The timetable was confirmed by the bus conductorThe exam was checked by himThe message was took by the secretary

3 Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.I was offered a credit card by the bankShe was affected by the rate of inflationI was refused an overdraft by the company

4 Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.She was told the interest rate by the businessmanThe date was specified by the womanHer card was swallowed by the cash dispenser

5 Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.My shopping was done by my nieceShe was charged too much by the clerkThe post office was sold by the government

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1 Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.The room got cleanedThe river got pollutedThe return ticket got lost

2 Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.She got recognisedThe boy got bitThe plane got checked

3 Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.The gate got opened The magazine got mislaidMy passport got took away by the customs officer

7 Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.The campbed was cleanedThe shop was boughtThe date was confirmed

8 Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.They were identifiedHe was robbedThe flowers were received

9 Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.He was noticedThe garden was ruinedIt was redecorated

The passive voice

1 WRITE THE VERBS IN BRACKETS IN THE RIGHT TENSE. ALL OF THEM MUST BE IN THE PASSIVEA The children will be taken to the zoo next weekB She was woken by a strange noise, but she didnt get upC My house was built in 1990D The supermarket was opened last weekE Today, the dog will be taken to the vet by his ownerF The exams will be marked by the teacher this afternoonG Don Quixote was written by CervantesH My keys were found in the street last MondayI The bank was robbed this weekJ The robbers were arrested five hours later

2 REWRITE THESE SENTENCES IN THE PASSIVE OR THE ACTIVE VOICEA Next year my father will buy a new carB For the test the students were given 15 minutesC English people own this restaurantD The parents gave some toys to the childrenEA car was bought for him by his girlfriendFA lot of money is paid by touristsGIn 1900 this house was builtHChildren are always loved by their parentsISpielberg produced the filmJI wasnt told the truth

3 REWRITE THESE SENTENCES. WRITE A PASSIVE SENTENCE INSTEAD OF USING SOMEBODY, THEY OR PEOPLEAOur flight was cancelled because of the stormBA lot of tea is drank by English peopleCMy cup got brokenDWe were warned about pickpocketsEThe meat is cooked very hot in MexicoFA hut is being built in that hillG I am often asked where I buy my clothesHI was given three ticketsIThis house will be bought soonJHe will be arrested sooner or later

4 USE THE WORDS IN BRACKETS TO COMPLETE THESE SENTENCES. USE THE STRUCTURE TO HAVE SOMETHING DONEAIll have to have another key madeBYou should go and have your hair cutCWhy dont you have it cleanedDHe will have his car serviced tomorrowEMany young people today have their nose piercedFShe will have it removed in a weekGMany people have swimming pools built in their gardensHI will have it redecorated in the springII have my house cleaned once a weekJThey will have their computers repaired today

5 ARRANGE THE WORDS TO FORM CORRECT TENSESAThe lights were turned on by meBShe has been offered a new jobCNext month the book will be publishedDMy sister is going to be interviewedEThe students were asked by the headmasterFThey were given some money by their parentsGNobody has been toldHWe have been helped by themIThe film was watched by all the childrenJThe house has been sold

THE PASSIVE VOICE EXERCISE

CHANGE THE SENTENCES FROM THE ACTIVE TO THE PASSIVE1 Coffee is grown in Kenya.2 The Times newspaper is published in London.3 Shoes are made in Calatayud.4 Oranges are transported from Valencia to Germany in special crates.5 The parcel is being sent by sea.6 Forests are being destroyed in Indonesia.7 The man was eaten by the shark.8 The fire was started by the arsonist.9 He was taken away by the police.10 He has been treated very well.11 The kitchen hasnt been cleaned yet.12 He was not punished for what he did.

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE VOICE EXERCISES

Exercises 1: Active to Passive VoiceDirections- Change the sentences below to the passive voice and underline the passive voice.1. A road was built right outside her front door by the government.2. The antique vase was broken by Mr. Ross as he walked through the store.3. She was amazed by the changes when she arrived.4. (Some) street repairs are being made by the construction workers all month long5. His retirement will be celebrated by the party.6. His oral exams were being discussed right in front of him.7. All the homemade cookies were eaten by my son.8. The hull of the ship had been damaged by corrosion.9 The old homestead was being visited by some children while I was there.

Exercise 2: Passive to Active1. Someone stole my books yesterday.2. A careless student had left these books in the classroom3. Plantation workers raise coffee in many parts of Hawaii.4. Someone had broken into the house while the owners were on vacation.5. A very strong firefighter was carrying a woman downstairs.6. The police had blocked off the streets around the fire.7. Have you seen the new movie that Ron Howard directed?8. A dubious mechanic is fixing my car in the garage.9. Our government will have exported a great deal of our oil to other countries.

Exercise 3: Revision Practice: Avoiding Passive Voice Verbs.5-Columbus found The New World,11-Our mistakes also increase our knowledge.13-If we had not made the mistake in the first place,

1- The film may be banned.2-Nancy was offered a pay increase.3-The mistakes need to be corrected.4-The situation was reported to be under control.5-The new drug is being tested.6-The machine hasnt been used for ages.

Test BRead the story and write the missing words. Use one word only in each space.1.was2. by3-be4-were5-it6-been7-have8-to9-being

Test CWrite a second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first. Use the word in brackets.1 The song was sung by Pavarotti.2 Nigel had his passport stolen.3 Doctors are paid a lot of money.4 I hope to be interviewed for the job.5 The floor was being cleaned.6 Judy is having her car repaired.7 Tessa got her way lost.8 It was agreed that the plan should go ahead. 9 When did you get your kitchen decorated?10 Exercise is said to be good for you.

Test DWhich of the sentences follows on best?A, b, b, b, b, b

Test EEach of these sentences is incorrect. Write the correct sentence.1 The story was written by Agatha Christie.2 Baseball is played at this stadium.3 This shirt needs to be ironed.4. I got my hair cut.5. It is believed that there is going to be a war.6. My parents got themselves divorced last year.7. Ive got a report written.8. The winner was given a prize.9. This man is supposed to be the tallest person in the world.

CAUSATIVE VERBS: HAVE/GET SOMETHING DONE

Exercise 11 I had the oil in my car changed.2 I got my hair cut in a completely different style.3 We got our house repainted.4 I am going to get my DVD player repaired next week.5 I am having my jacket cleaned.6 The town hall got itself rebuilt for the council.

Exercise 22 Yesterday I went to the opticians to have my eyes tested.3 This afternoon Im going to the dentists to have one of my teeth taken out.4 Last week I went to the doctors to have my blood pressure taken.5 Next Saturday I am going to the vets to have my dogs vaccinated. 6 The day before yesterday I went to the garage to get my car serviced.7 Last year I visited an architect studio to get my new house designed.8 Next week I went to an accountant firm to have my annual accounts done.

Fill in the gaps using the correct tense of have or get and the words in brackets, add possessive adjectives if necessary.1 She needs to have her car repaired.2 Im going to have my hair cut at the new hairdressers.3 I really must get the central heating fixed.4 They ought to get the broken windows replaced.5 He had his flat burgled while he was away on holiday.6 I had my phone repaired after I dropped it.7 She got her purse stolen on the underground last week.8 He had his tickets sent to his home address yesterday.9 I had the house redecorated if I could afford it.10 He got his bags loaded onto the train by a porter.11 I got my car serviced a fortnight ago.

Rewrite these sentences using have or get.1 I had the oil in my car changed2 I got my hair cut in a completely different style.3 We had our house repainted.4 Im going to have my DVD player next week.5 Im getting my jacket cleaned at a specialist cleaners.

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Palabra correcta1 was built2 you3 we4 People

Ejercicio de gramtica1. Ponga en voz pasiva las siguientes frases.I was told to be quiet.The house was designed by an architect.The key was found by this lady.

Organising a stay

Ejercicio de gramtica.1 Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo.Ill collect some money in order to buy her a present.Shell come over to your place so that you can discuss her suggestions.Ill organize a guided tour in order to see London.

2 Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo.Ill reserve a table so that well eat at nine oclock.Shes getting a laptop computer so that shell be able to work on the train.Ill arrange for some entertainment so that well really amaze them.

3 Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo.I expected you to cancel your other appointments.Theyre expecting her to come up with a top-of-range product.They advised us to wait for a rise in the sales figures.

4 Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo.We decided to withheld the payment.He asked me to explain the inconvenience to her.We expect the bills to remain unpaid.

Transformar un texto1 wonder2 to find out3 benefitting4 not to wait5 seems6 having7 will come back

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1 Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Everybody needs a road map, dont they? Everybody admires you, dont they? Everybody drinks wine, dont they?

2 Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Everybody protects themselves, dont they? Everybody enjoys themselves, dont they? Everybody asks themselves questions, dont they?

Somebody, anybody, nobody, something, anything, nothing Exercise.Fill in the gaps with somebody, anybody, nobody, something, anything and nothing.1- somebody2- anybody3 nothing4- anybody5- something6- anything7- somebody8- anything (cualquier cosa)9- someone10- something11- nobody12- anything13- nothing14- anything15- anything

Put in something, someone, somewhere or anything, anyone, anywhere into the gaps. 1 something2 someone3 anything4 somewhere5 someone6 anybody7 something8 something9 Anyone10 anything

Fill in all the gaps with either somebody, nobody, something, anything or nothing.1 someone2 anybody/somebody3 nothing4 anybody5 something6 anything7 nobody8 anything (cualquiera)9 someone

Business calls

Ejercicio de gramtica

1 Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Heres the manager I took over from Heres the exam they got through Heres the company he used to work for2 Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Heres the car we looked after Heres the information they gave out Heres the special offer Im referring to3 Transforme las siguientes frases o palabras como en el ejemplo. Heres the citgarrette she put out Heres the CD they listened to Heres the presentation I was looking forward 4 Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. What did the document refer to? Who is Mr Partridge writing to? What did the secretary make a note of?5 Formule una pregunta relacionada con el ltimo elemento de la frase. Who were my parents waiting for? What was the woman asking for? Who did our chairman take over from?