Universidad La Salle

Centro de Idiomas

Teacher:

Student:

Clave ULSA:

Date: LEVEL 4 INTERSEMESTRAL 2015

GUIDE

LANGUAGE STRUCTURE SECTION

Comparing.- Complete the sentences using one of the words in brackets.

Example: (nearly / a little / slightly) My brother isnt nearly as young as me.

1. (nearly / just / much) She isnt ______________________ as tall as her brother.

2. (just / far / not quite) Eating with people is _____________________ more exciting than eating alone.

3. (nearly / much / bit) Shes a _______________________ thinner than when she was in high school.

4. (little / almost / nearly) My sister works __________________________ as much as me.

5. (slightly / just / much) They swim _______________________ as fast as they used to when we were kids.

Talking about the present.- Complete the conversations with the correct form of the words in brackets using present simple, present progressive or present perfect.

Example: A- Do you watch the news every night? (you watch)

1. A-______________________________________ any books by Coelho? (you read)

2. B- No. __________________________________ fiction. I never have time.(I not read)

3. A- _____________________________________ to watch the news? (you want)

4. B- No, I cant. ____________________________________dinner. (I cook)

5. A- ______________________ that new police drama series on Monday nights? (you watch)

B- Yes, its the best thing __________________________ on TV for a long time. (I see)

will, could, may or might.- Circle the correct words.

Example: When fossil fuels run out, we will / could have to find alternative energy sources.

1. By 2050, experts predict that one in two people will / may live in cities.

2. If technology improves, a computer in your fridge will / may tell you when you need to buy something.

3. If it continues to snow, I wont / could not go to work tomorrow.

4. Its not definite, but theyre saying that Hurricane Anna will / could change direction and pass through the city.

5. Call me if you need to. You will / might have problems getting home later.

which clauses. Match 1-5 with af to complete the description of a book called A Travel Experience.

Example: The book includes lots of up-to-date information, _________ Answer: __d__

1. Each chapter is divided into categories, ____________

2. There are maps for all the big cities, ___________

3. Its available online, ______________

4. The book shows photographs of all the locations, ___________

5. It only cost me $35, ___________

6. You can get a student discount, ____________

a. which are absolutely amazing.

b. which means you can carry it in your tablet or phone.

c. which provide helpful information about different countries.

d. which is really useful.

e. which show you some of the most interesting sites.

f. which means you will need to show your schools ID.

g. which is fairly cheap.

Expressing probability.- Match sentences 15 with responses af.

Example: Theyre unlikely to contact you this week. ___________ Answer: __f__

1. Ill definitely put it in the post today. _____________

2. Hes likely to be in a meeting now. ______________

3. Maria may well give you a lift to the office if you ask her. ______________

4. Youre more likely to get the marketing job than Anra is. ______________

5. We could do the shopping in the morning. Its less likely to be busy. ______________

a. Well, maybe I could leave a message.

b. Thats great. Thank you.

c. Thats a good idea. Lets do that.

d. Oh good. Ill call her.

e. Really? I dont think I will.

f. Thats annoying. I need an answer now.

Real and unreal conditionals

Complete what each person says with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

Example: (Lidia hates her job.) Linda: If I liked my job, I d work harder. (like; work)

1, 2. (Jeanne has no children.) Jeanne: If I __________________________ look after my children, I

_________________________ a lot more. (have to; go out)

3, 4. (John is 7 years old.) John: If I ___________ twenty years older, I _______________________ every day. (be; drive)

5, 6. (Devis just fired her assistant.) Devi: If my assistant _________________ here, she _____________ type all the information for you. (be; be able to)

7, 8. (Sofia and Alex cant cook.) Sofia: If we _____________ Chinese for dinner, the children ______________ to eat their dinner . (order; not want )

9, 10. (Tim is quite lazy.) If he ___________________ harder, he _________________________ really well at school. (try; do)

11, 12. (Josef is 17 years old.) If I _________________ so young, I __________________ a sports car. (not be; have)

13, 14. (Tom just started a new job.) If I ___________________ a lot of money in this job, I _______________________ a house in two years. (make; buy)

15, 16. (Gina and John are great at cooking.) If you _________________ dinner, I ________________________ the table. (cook; set)

17, 18. (Tim is a little chubby.) If he __________________ greasy food, he _____________________ some weight. (not eat; lose)

Indirect questions.- Complete the indirect questions so they mean the same as the direct questions.

Example: Have you finished that report yet? - I was wondering if youve finished that report yet.

1. Where does Ronald live? - Could you tell me ______________________________________?

2. Who do you work for? - Could I ask you ______________________________?

3. Would you give me some information about yourself? - I was wondering ______________________________?

4. Did Natasha spend the holidays in New York? - Could I ask you ________________________?

5. Whats your ID? - Could you tell me _______________________________?

6. Would you explain to me how to make an appointment with the Dean? - I was wondering _________________________________?

______________________________________________.

7. Can Brenda play the piano? - Could I ask you ________________________________?

8. What will we do tomorrow morning? - Could you tell me _____________________________________?

Hopes, dreams and ambitions.- Put the words in brackets in order to write sentences.

Example: (taking / job / France / the / Im / in /considering)

Answer: Im considering taking the job in France.

1. (point / absolutely / across / At / Id / to / America / some / love / drive)

_______________________________________________

2. (set up / dream / cake business / is / My / to / a)

__________________________________________________________

3. (always / to / languages / Ive / learn / wanted)

___________________________________________________________

4. (like / another / Id / One / to / day / country / move / to)

__________________________________________________________

Present perfect and time expressions.- Add the words in brackets in the correct place.

Example: Ive started learning to drive. (just)

Answer: Ive just started learning to drive.

1. Ive wanted to go to Japan. (always)

________________________________________________________________________

2. Theyve known each other they were five. (since)

________________________________________________________________________

3. Can you wait? I havent finished. (yet)

_________________________________________________________________________

4. Ive lived here about six years. (for)

_________________________________________________________________________

5. Hes learned how to swim. (never)

_________________________________________________________________________

6. Have you swum in the sea? (ever)

________________________________________________________________________

Linking expressions for Past Tenses.- Circle the correct option to complete the sentences.

Example: I was using my computer ___________ the lights went out?

a) whileb) when

1. The kids were running ____________________ the dog was chasing after them.

a) while b) after

2. She had texted me _________________ you got in touch with me.

a) byb) by the time

3. I was reading______________________ around 10 pm.

a) atb) by

4. I had phoned you __________________ 10am.

a) atb) by

5. ________________ we arrived home, she had already left.

a) After b) when

6. __________________ Susan got home, her dad had prepared a surprise for her.

a) Beforeb) by

Integration of structures

Write the letter in the blank to complete the following sentences.

1. My bother is_________________________ than your brother.

a. as lazy

b. laziest

c. lazier

2. This test is ____________________ the previous one because it is longer.

a. different from

b. much better

c. the best

3. This beach is _________________ the one we stayed in last summer.

a. almost as dirty

b. quite dirty

c. much dirtier

4. Mary fell down when she was ___________________ the mall.

a. playing

b. suddenly at

c. on the way to

5. They argue a lot ________________ disagreements about politics.

a. since

b. instead of

c. due to

6.For the time being, the president_____ in a different place because of the demonstations.

a. stays

b. stay

c. is staying

7. A selfish person seldom __________ other people.

a. has thought

b. thinks

c. is thinking

8. Laura's brother ____________ a job yet. He is still looking for one.

a. hasn't found

b. don't find

c. is not finding

9. The patient ________ any blood since yesterday.

a. could lose

b. lost

c. hasn't lost

10. Most people would rather _______ a degree they can make money out of.

a. study

b. to study

c. studying

11. Joseph can't stand ________ to the movies. He really hates it.

a. go

b. goes

c. going

12. She _________ the dishes when she cut her hand.

a. washed

b. was washing

c. washes

13. By the time we arrived in the party, everyone else ____________.

a. left

b. were leaving

c. had left

14. Take your keys______________________ Im out later.

a. while

b. in case

c. instead of

15. Could you put the books back on the shelves ____________________reading them?

a. instead of

b. after

c. when

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