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Grammar & vocabulary 25 questions + 5 exercises
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Speaking 12 minutes 4 parts
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Reading 35 minutes 4 parts
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Writing 50 minutes 4 parts
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Listening 45 minutes 4 parts
Course Contents
Week 1
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EXAM STRUCTURE: SPEAKING
12 minutes4 sections from less to more difficult, from less to more time
SPEAKing part i
3 Short questions (personal information) 30 secs each one
SPEAKing part ii
Photo description (45 secs) + 2 questions on the subject of the photo (45 secs/each)
SPEAKing part iii
Compare photos (45 secs) + 2 questions on the subject of the photos (45 secs/each)
SPEAKing part iv
3 questions (2 minutes) 1 minute (think and take notes)
EXAM STRUCTURE: LISTENING
Duration: 45 minutes4 parts Twice
Listening part i
13 audios 13 multiple choice questions
Listening part iI
4 short monologues by 4 different people, what each person expresses
Listening part iII
conversation between a man and a woman, relate the idea to the speaker.
Listening part iV
2 monologues - 2 multiple-choice questions each
EXAM STRUCTURE: READING
Duration: 35 minutes4 parts
READINg part i
Filling gaps in a short text
READINg part iI
Sort the phrases to create the text
READINg part iIi
4 texts corresponding to 4 persons and 7 questions
READINg part iV
Associate titles or headings to paragraphs in a long text
EXAM STRUCTURE: WRITING
Duration: 50 minutes4 parts
WRITINg part i
5 short questions: answers 2-5 words each
WRITINg part ii
A question to be answered 20-30 words
WRITINg part iii
interaction by social network 3 questions on opinion and position
WRITINg part iv
2 emails: 1 informal (max. 50 words) // 1 formal (120-150 words)
EXAM STRUCTURE: grammar & vocabulary
Grammar: 25 questions Vocabulary: 5 exercises 50 points
Grammar
Vocabulary
Fill the gaps, synonyms, definitions...
THINKING ABOUT OUR FUTURE?
I promise I won't be late again.
I signed the employment contract last week. I'm going to work in France next month.
What's the difference?
Be going to
WILL/Shall
It is used to talk about things planned in advance.
It is used to talk about spontaneous things.
We use "will" to:
Make a decision at the moment of speaking (a spontaneous decision). Ex: I will call you back in a minute; it smells burning in the kitchen. Predicting or making assumptions about an event that is likely to occur in the future. EX: You will be married soon. To indicate a willingness to do something. Ex: I will cook dinner.
We use "will" to:
Making Requests. Ex: Will you close the door, please? Offering to do something EX: I’ll send the package for you. 1st Conditional Ex: If I miss the train, I’ll take the next one.
WILL's structure
Subject + WILL + (Verb inf.) + Compl. Ex: I will cook dinner. I'll be late.
Subject + Won't + (Verb inf.) + Compl. Ex: I won't cook dinner.
(Wh-) + WILL + Subject + (Verb inf.) + Compl.? Ex: Will you cook dinner? Will you marry me?
We use "be going to" to:
Expressing a future intention, based on a decision made in the past. Ex: I signed the contract this week. Nex month, I'm going to work in France. Predicting an event that is very likely to occur in the future. EX: He is going to pass the exam. He has studied hard. Predicting an event that may occur based on present conditions. Ex: It is cloudy. It's going to rain.
be going to's structure
Subject + am/is/are + going to + (Verb inf.) + Compl. Ex: I’m going to visit my grandparents this weekend.
Subject + am not/ isn't/ aren't + going to + (Verb inf.) + Compl. Ex: She’s not going to call you until after her meeting.
(Wh-) + am/is/are + Subject + going to + (Verb inf.) + Compl.? Ex: Are we going to have dinner at that new restaurant tonight?
Time to practice
1) A: We don't have any bread.B: I know. I..................... get some from the shop. 2) A: We don't have any bread.B: Really? I........................ get some from the shop then. 3) A: Why do you need to borrow my suitcase?B: I.......................... visit my mother in Scotland next month. 4) A: I'm really cold.B: I........................... turn the heating on. 5) A: What are your plans after you leave university?B: I……………….. work in a hospital in Africa. I leave on the 28th.
Time to practice
1) A: We don't have any bread.B: I know. I'm going to get get some from the shop. 2) A: We don't have any bread.B: Really? I will get some from the shop then. 3) A: Why do you need to borrow my suitcase?B: I'm going to visit my mother in Scotland next month. 4) A: I'm really cold.B: I will turn the heating on. 5) A: What are your plans after you leave university?B: I'm going to work in a hospital in Africa. I leave on the 28th.
TALKING ABOUT PAST
TALKING ABOUT PAST
Past Continuous
Past Simple
Present Perfect
Past Perfect
Past Perfect Continuous
Present Perfect Continuous
Past simple
An action that began and ended in the past, at a certain time. Ex: He travelled to Spain last summer. An action that occurred over a period of time but was completed in the past. EX: He studied at that high school when he was a teenager.
Past simple
An activity that occurred regularly in the past (Used to) Ex: I danced (used to dance) ballet when I was a kid. A new action that interrupts an action already in progress. Ex: He was taking a shower when the delivery man called. 2nd Conditional (If I talked, …) Ex: If I had a million dollars, I would travel around the world.
Time expressions: yesterday, 10 minutes ago, in 2008, the other day, last Monday, last weekend
PAST SIMPLE'S structure
Regular verbs
Spelling rules
General Rule
Add a -D Ej: Love-> LoveD
- Verbs ending in a consonant + y:
Remove the "y" and add -IED Ej: Study-> StudIED
- Verbs ending in a vowel + y:
- Add -ED
- Ej: Play-> PlayED
- One-syllable verbs ending in a consonant + vowel + consonant structure.
- Double the consonant and add -ED
- Ej: Plan-> PlannED
Verb in base form + ED Ej: Work-> Worked
PAST SIMPLE'S structure
Regular verbs
Subject + (Verb Past.) + Compl. Ex: They watched a movie last weekend.
Subject + DIDN'T + (Verb inf.) + Compl. Ex: They didn't watch a movie last weekend.
(Wh-) + DID + Subject + (Verb inf.) + Compl.? Ex: Did they watch a movie last weekend?
PAST SIMPLE'S structure
IRRegular verbs
PAST SIMPLE'S structure
IRRegular verbs
Subject + (Verb Past.) + Compl. Ex: They bought a house.
Subject + DIDN'T + (Verb inf.) + Compl. Ex: They didn't buy a house.
(Wh-) + DID + Subject + (Verb inf.) + Compl.? Ex: Did they buy a house?
Past continuous
It emphasises the development of an action that takes place in the past. Ex: He was doing homework all afternoon. Multiple actions taking place simultaneously. EX: She was reading while he was playing. An action was taking place when it was interrupted by a new one. Ex: They were dancing in the kitchen when her mother came in.
Past continuous
Time expressions: when, while, as long as Ex: They were playing soccer as long as it wasn't raining. (Jugaban al fútbol mientras no llovía).
PAST cONTINUOUS structure
Subject + was/were + (Verb -ING.) + Compl. Ex: She was waiting for the bus.
Subject + wasn't/weren't + (Verb -ING) + Compl. Ex: She wasn't waiting for the bus.
(Wh-) + was/were + Subject + (Verb -ING) + Compl.? Ex: Was She waiting for the bus?
Time to practice
- When I was a child, I ___ (play) outside every day.
- She ___ (read) a book when the lights went out.
- He ___ (work) at the office all day yesterday.
- I ___ (see) them at the mall yesterday.
- While we ___ (have) breakfast, the phone ___ (ring).
- I ___ (not/like) the movie that we watched last night.
- We ___ (wait) for you when you arrived.
- They ___ (talk) on the phone when I entered the room.
Time to practice
- When I was a child, I played outside every day.
- She was reading a book when the lights went out.
- He was working at the office all day yesterday.
- I saw them at the mall yesterday.
- While we were having breakfast, the phone rang.
- I didn't like the movie that we watched last night.
- We were waiting for you when you arrived.
- They were talking on the phone when I entered the room.
SPEAKING PART I 3 QUESTIONS 30 SECS EACH ONE
2nd Question
1st Question
3rd Question
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PRESENT PERFECT
Action that happened at an unspecified time. It is used to talk about experiences (the emphasis is on the action, not when it happened). Ex: I have visited Japan. Action that has happened recently. EX: I have just finished my homework.
PRESENT PERFECT
Action that began in the past and continues in the present. Ex: I have lived in this city for five years. Action that has already happened with a result in the present. EX: I have lost my keys, so I can't open the door.
Time expressions: already, ever, just, never, not yet, since, for, so far, till now, up to now
Time expressions
- The action has just taken place and is now completed. - Affirmative sentences -Between auxiliary verb "have" and the main verb Ex: She has just washed her hair.
-The action took place earlier than planned or occurred at some unspecified time in the past. -Affirmative sentences -Between auxiliary verb "have" and the main verb/ End of phrase
- EX: We have already been here.
Time expressions
-Interrogative sentences (YA): It is used to ask whether an action has been carried out or not. Ej: Has the teacher corrected the exams yet? -Negative sentences (TODAVÍA): It is used to express that an action that should have occurred has not yet taken place. -At the end of the sentence Ex: My sister hasn't arrived in London yet.
Time expressions
- Indicates duration. The action began at a specific point in the past and continues in the present. -With the number of duration. Ex: We have been married for two years.
-It indicates when the action began and covers the period of time between that specific moment in the past and the present moment. -Next to the time moment.
- EX: She has worked in the company since April.
Time expressions
-It is generally used to ask about experiences. -Between the subject and the main verb. Ex: Have you ever eaten snake meat?
-It expresses the time that elapses between one period of time and another. -Interrogative sentences. -At the beginning of the sentence.
- EX: How long have you been together?
Present perfect structure
Subject + have/has + (past participle) + Compl. Ex: I have lost the keys. I have lived in Japan.
Subject + haven't/hasn't+ (past participle) + Compl. Ex: I haven't lost the keys. I haven't lived in Japan.
(Wh-) + have/has + Subject + (past participle) + Compl.? Ex: Have you ever been to Paris?
Time to practice
1. I __________ (live) in this city for five years.2. She __________ (not/see) that movie yet.3. We __________ (already/finish) our homework.4. They __________ (visit) many countries in Europe.5. I __________ (never/eat) sushi before.6. ______ He __________ (just/arrive) at the airport.7. We __________ (be) friends since we were children.8. My brother __________ (break) his leg, so he can’t play football.
Time to practice
1. I have lived (live) in this city for five years.2. She hasn't seen (not/see) that movie yet.3. We have already finished (already/finish) our homework.4. They have visited (visit) many countries in Europe.5. I have never eaten (never/eat) sushi before.6. Has he just arrived (just/arrive) at the airport.7. We have been (be) friends since we were children.8. My brother has broken (break) his leg, so he can’t play football.
Time to practice
1. I __________ (never/see) such a beautiful movie before. 2. She __________ (go) to the store yesterday. 3. We __________ (know) each other for 10 years. 4. I __________ (just/finish) my lunch. 5. They __________ (not/arrive) yet. 6. Last weekend, I __________ (meet) some new people at the party. 7. He __________ (live) in Madrid for 3 years when he was a child. 8. She __________ (not/visit) the museum yet.
Time to practice
1. I have never seen (never/see) such a beautiful movie before. 2. She went (go) to the store yesterday. 3. We have known (know) each other for 10 years. 4. I have just finished (just/finish) my lunch. 5. They have not arrived (not/arrive) yet. 6. Last weekend, I met (meet) some new people at the party. 7. He lived (live) in Madrid for 3 years when he was a child. 8. She hasn't visited (not/visit) the museum yet.
Comparative and superlative adjectives
What is an adjective?
Comparative and superlative adjectives
-George is lazy. -George is lazier than Paul. -George is the laziest guy in the class.
grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives
1. One-syllable adjectives Ex: Clean (limpio) Comparative degree: + er (cleaner. Ex: He is cleaner than me. Superlative degree: + est (cleanest) He is the cleanest in the house.
grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives
2. One-syllable adjectives ending in -e Ex: Nice (agradable) Comparative degree: + r (nicer) Ex: He is nicer than me. Superlative degree: + st (nicest) He is the nicest guy in the school.
grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives
3. One-syllable adjectives with the structure consonant + vowel + consonantEx: Hot (caliente) Comparative degree: the last consonant is doubled + er (hotter) Ex: Today is hotter than yesterday. Superlative degree: the last consonant is doubled + est (hottest) This is the hottest day of the year.
grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives
4. Two-syllable adjectives ending in-yEx: Funny (divertido) Comparative degree: the -y is changed to -i + -er (funnier) Ex: This movie is funnier than the last one. Superlative degree: the -y is changed to -i + -est (funniest) That was the funniest joke I've ever heard.
grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives
5. Adjectives of two or more syllables Ex: Intelligent (inteligente) Comparative degree: structure more (+)/ less (-) intelligent Ex:She is more intelligent than her brother. Superlative degree: structure the most (+)/ the least (-) Albert Einstein was one of the most intelligent people in history.
grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives
6. Irregular adjectives
COMPARATIVES
3 ways of comparative in English
positive degree: the simple one (tall, beautiful...)
COMPARATIVES
Subject + verb + adjective in comparative degree + than + complement Ex: Paul is older than Jan. María is taller than me.
Another one?
COMPARATIVES
2 structures:a) Subject + verb + not as + adjective in the positive degree + as + complement Ex: My house is not as big as yours (Mi casa no es tan grande como la tuya). b) Subject + verb + less + adjective in the positive degree + than + complement Ex: Your car is less fast than your brother’s (Tu coche es menos veloz que el de tu hermano).
COMPARATIVES
Subject + verb + as + adjective in the positive degree + as + complement Ex: My dog is as intelligent as my cat (Mi perro es tan inteligente como mi gato).
Superlative
Subject + verb + the + adjective in superlative degree + noun + complementEx: a) Pedro is the laziest student in the class (Pedro es el estudiante más flojo del salón).
b) Ferrari is the most expensive car on the market (Ferrari es el coche más caro del mercado).
c) Michael Phelps is the best swimmer in the world (Michael Phelps es el mejor nadador del mundo).
Time to practice
1. My sister is __________ (tall) than me.2. This is the __________ (+ interesting) book I've ever read. 3. Tom runs __________ (fast) than Jack.4. That was the __________ (bad) movie I've ever seen. 5. My dog is __________ (friendly) than my cat. 6. This puzzle is __________ (+ difficult) than the last one. 7. Alice is the __________ (smart) student in our class. 8. Today is __________ (hot) than yesterday.9. She is the __________ (good) dancer in the group.10. This restaurant is __________ (+ expensive) than the one we went to last week.
Time to practice
1. My sister is taller (tall) than me.2. This is the the most interesting (interesting) book I've ever read. 3. Tom runs faster (fast) than Jack.4. That was the worst (bad) movie I've ever seen. 5. My dog is friendlier (friendly) than my cat. 6. This puzzle is more difficult (difficult) than the last one. 7. Alice is the smartest (smart) student in our class. 8. Today is hotter (hot) than yesterday.9. She is the best (good) dancer in the group.10. This restaurant is more expensive than the one we went to last week.
speaking part III
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- What kind of communication do you like most?
- Do you think new technologies can improve people's relationships?
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Verbs followed by gerund or infinitive
Gerund (-ing) is used when:
1. After prepositionsEx: She is interested in learning new languages. 2. As the subject of a sentence Ex: Swimming is my favorite form of exercise. 3. Certain verb forms are often followed by the -ing form (Following List) Ex: I got used to doing homework with music 4. Certain verbs are followed by-ing (List of verbs)
Gerund (-ing) is used when:
3. Certain verb forms are often followed by the -ing form.
Gerund (-ing) is used when:
4. Verbs followed by -ing.
The infinitive (to + verb) is used when:
1. After an adjectiveEx: I was so happy to see him! 2. Expressing the intention to do something or the reason for doing something. Ex: She went to the park to play football. 3. After modal verbs (WITHOUT TO) Ex: I can't go to the party. 4. Certain verbs are followed by TO + Infinitive
The infinitive is used when:
4. Certain verbs are followed by TO + Infinitive
Reading Practice
Aptis pre exam workbook Task 1-Page 30 Informal email
Reading Practice
Aptis pre exam workbook Task 2-Page 33 Sequencing
Reading Practice
Reading Folder-> Reading Part III. doc Enlace directo a la parte III
Reading Practice
Aptis pre exam workbook Task 4-Page 40 Matching Headings
MODAL VERBS
MODAL VERBS
could
CAN
Uses of may and might
Uses of should
Uses of MUST
vocabulary practice
vocabulary practice
vocabulary practice
vocabulary practice
Speaking Part III
Compare the pictures
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Speaking Part III
- Which situation do you prefer? Why?
- Do you believe young people nowadays are different to some years ago?
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past perfect
Past perfect
Past action that occurred before another action at a particular time in the past. Ex: By the time she arrived, I had already finished my homework. It emphasises only the fact that something took place before a certain time in the past. EX: They had completed the project before the deadline.
Past perfect
3rd Conditional y wishes (to regret something) Ex: If I had known about the party, I would have attended. If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
Past perfect structure
Subject + had + (past participle) + Compl. Ex: I had forgotten to bring my keys when I left the house.
Subject + hadn't+ (past participle) + Compl. Ex: We hadn't experienced such a strong storm before that night.
(Wh-) + had + Subject + (past participle) + Compl.? Ex: Why had they never told me about the surprise?
Time to practice
1. Kevin.......................(go) home by the time I arrived.2. Ethan suddenly realised that he................(leave) his laptop on the train. 3. Mum was annoyed because I....................(not clean) my room.4. .........................(they / study) English before they went to the USA? 5. We were hungry because we .....................(not eat). 6. My phone didn't work because I....................(not charge) it. 7. Why didn't you want to watch the film?...............(you / see) it before? 8. Sally was embarrassed because she ................... (forget) her dad's birthday.
Time to practice
1. Kevin had gone home by the time I arrived.2. Ethan suddenly realised that he had left his laptop on the train. 3. Mum was annoyed because I hadn't cleaned my room.4. Had they studied English before they went to the USA? 5. We were hungry because we hadn't eaten. 6. My phone didn't work because I hadn't charged it. 7. Why didn't you want to watch the film? Had you seen it before? 8. Sally was embarrassed because she had forgotten her dad's birthday.
Linking words
We use linking words to join ideas together when we're talking or writing
Linking words
Succesion/ order (to sort out ideas)
- First of all / Firstly / To begin with / First ….
- Second/ Secondly
- Third / Thirdly
- Finally / in short / to sum up / in conclusion / lastly / last but not least…
Linking words
Contrast (to contrast ideas)
- But/yet
- In spite of/ despite
- Although / though/ even though / in spite of the fact that
- However, nevertheless, on the one hand, on the contrary
- While, whereas
Linking words
Addition (to add ideas)
- Moreover
- Furthermore
- In addition
- Besides
- What's more
Linking words
Reason and cause (tell the cause or reason why sth occurs)
- Because, as, since, seeing that
- Because of, on account of, owing to, due to:
Linking words
Purpose (introduce a purpose)
- In order to, that / So as to
Linking words
Consequence (to talk about the consequences of sth)
- Consequently / As a consequence / As a result / Therefore / Thus
- As a consequence of / As a result of
- So
Linking words
Exemplification (give examples)
- For example, / For instance,
- Such as
Writing test introduction part IV
Emmail Structure (4 parts)
- Salutation (Hi John, Dear John/ Dear sir or Madame
- Opening paragraph (identify what the issue is)
- Body (complaint and justification)
- Closing paragraph (Finish by saying something friendly related to the situation/Suggested action to be taken)
- Email closing (Lots of love/ Yours faithfully)
Formal email
inFormal email
CONDITIONALS
zERO CONDITIONAL
This conditional is used when the result always happens.
FIRST CONDITIONAL
FIRST CONDITIONAL
SECOND CONDITIONAL
SECOND CONDITIONAL
thirD CONDITIONAL
thirD CONDITIONAL
Time to practice
1. If I...............(be) stronger, I would help you carry the piano.2. If we had seen you, we.................... (stop). 3. If we .............. (meet) him tomorrow, we'll say hello. 4. He would have repaired the car himself if he.............(have) the tools. 5. If you drop the vase, it .............. (break). 6. If I hadn't studied, I ................. (not pass) the exam. 7. I wouldn't go to school by bus if I ................ (have) a driving licence. 8. If she ............... (not see) him every day, she would be lovesick. 9. I ................(not travel) to London if I don't get a cheap flight.10. We would be stupid if we..............(tell) him about our secret.
Time to practice
1. If I were stronger, I would help you carry the piano.2. If we had seen you, we would have stopped. 3. If we meet him tomorrow, we'll say hello. 4. He would have repaired the car himself if he had had the tools.5. If you drop the vase, it will break.
6. If I hadn't studied, I would not have passed the exam.
7. I wouldn't go to school by bus if I had a driving licence.
8. If she didn't see him every day, she would be lovesick.
9. I won't travel to London if I don't get a cheap flight.
10. We would be stupid if we told him about our secret.
sPEAKING PART IV
Look at the photograph (10 seconds to look)
sPEAKING PART IV
- Tell me about a time you were hooked on a TV series.
- How did you feel? What was it about?
- Do you think people usually get more excited when they read a book or when they watch a film?
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Shall
Shall
Will
Ej: We shall go to the cinema.
- Making suggestions or proposals
Ej: Shall I close the window?
Ej: You shall have my support.
- Formulating rules or obligations
Ej: Candidates shall submit their applications by Monday.
- 1º pers. sing.
- 1º pers. pl.
shall structure
Subject + shall + (Verb infinitive) + Compl. Ex: I shall arrive next week.
Subject + shall not/ shan't + (Verb infinitive) + Compl. Ex: You shall not pass!
Shall + Subject + (Verb infinitive) + Compl.? Ex: Shall I read it?
Time to practice (shall & will)
1. What _______ you do when you are in New York?2. __________ we go to the Louvre today? All right.3. I know nothing about this, you _______ have to ask my friend.4.________ you take your little sister trick or treating this Halloween?5. She __________ be working that evening.6. Don't worry. Everything _________ be fine.7. _________ I come with you then?8. _________ we meet there in August?9. What __________ you do there?
Time to practice (shall & will)
1. What will you do when you are in New York?2. Shall we go to the Louvre today? All right.3. I know nothing about this, you will have to ask my friend.4. Will you take your little sister trick or treating this Halloween?5. She will be working that evening.6. Don't worry. Everything will be fine.7. Shall I come with you then?8. Shall we meet there in August?9. What will you do there?
Adjectives -ed/ -ing
"-ed" AdjectivesIndicate or describe emotions (Verb to be) Ex: John is interested in art. "-ing" Adjectives Describing characteristics of something or someone John is an interesting person.
Time to practice
1.I love skydiving. It's an amazing/ amazed feeling. 2. The robber was carrying a gun and wearing the mask of a clown. He was terrified/ terrifying. 3. She was very annoyed/ annoying with him for not telling her the truth. 4. The students are very disappointing/ disappointed about the exam results. 5. My teacher is very boring/ bored. He speaks so slowly that we just want to sleep.
Time to practice
1.I love skydiving. It's an amazing/ amazed feeling. 2. The robber was carrying a gun and wearing the mask of a clown. He was terrified/ terrifying. 3. She was very annoyed/ annoying with him for not telling her the truth. 4. The students are very disappointing/ disappointed about the exam results. 5. My teacher is very boring/ bored. He speaks so slowly that we just want to sleep.
relative clauses
non-defining
Defining
Non-essential
Essential
DEFINING CLauses
- They are essential
- Without them, sentences would lose their meaning
- Without commas
Ex: The book that you gave me is fascinating.The woman who lives next door is a doctor.
non-DEFINING CLauses
- They aren't essential
- Without them, the sentence does not lose its meaning
- With commas
Ex: My brother, who is a musician, lives in New York.Paris, which is the capital of France, is known for its art and culture.
Relative pronouns
WHO
- It refers to people
- Additional background information
- It acts as subject or object of the verb
Ex: The teacher who teaches math is very kind.She is the artist who painted this picture. The students who study hard will succeed.
Relative pronouns
WHich
- It refers to things or animals
- Additional information about objects or ideas
Ex: The car which I bought last week is very fast.This is the cake which Mary baked. The movie which we watched yesterday was thrilling.
Relative pronouns
THAT
- It refers to both people and things
- "Who" y "Which"
- Always defining clauses
Ex: The book that is on the table is mine.The person that called you is my friend. The house that we visited was beautiful.
Relative pronouns
WHOSE
- It refers to people, things or animals
Ex: The man whose car was stolen is my neighbour.She is the author whose book won an award. The dog whose owner is away seems lonely.
Relative pronouns
WHOm
- It refers to people
- Formal contexts
Ex: The person whom you met yesterday is my colleague.She is the woman whom I admire. The teacher whom we respect is retiring.
Speaking practice (4 parts)
PART I
1st Question
2nd Question
3rd Question
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Describe this picture
PART iI
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
PART iIi
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
PART iIi
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1st Question
2nd Question
Speaking practice (4 parts)
1 minute to think and take notes
PART iv
- Tell me about a time when you were stressed out.
- What made you feel that way?
- What are some ways of dealing with stress?
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countable & uncountable nouns
countable nouns
Ex: There's a man at the door.I have some friends in New York.
- Singular (a, an)
- Plural (some)
- Singular (a, an)
- Plural (any)
Ex: I don't have a dog.There aren't any seats.
UNcountable nouns
Ex: There's some milk in the fridge.
Ex: There isn't any coffee.
UNcountable nouns
How do we divide uncountable nouns?
- A piece of / x pieces of furniture
- A loaf of / two loaves of bread
- A slice of /two slices of toast, cake, pizza, ham
- A carton of /x cartons of milk, juice, etc.
- A glass of / x glasses of water, milk, wine, etc.
- A can of beer, coke, etc.
- A clove of garlic
How much
- we always use it with uncountable nouns
- Always with its singular form: the cheese, not the cheeses.
How much water is there in the Nile? –A lot!
- With division syntagms of uncountable nouns: a piece of cake-We use HOW MANY
How many kilos of sugar are there in the patry? –There are 3 kilos.
How mANY
- Countable nouns
- To ask about their quantities we use HOW MANY and its plural form.
How many friends do you have? –I have 20 friends.
- With division syntagms of uncountable nouns: a piece of cake-We use HOW MANY
How many kilos of sugar are there in the patry? –There are 3 kilos.
Time to practice
a - some - a - an - some - an - a - some
1. They got ..... giant prawns for dinner. 2. You’ll need ..... umbrella if you go out. 3. Daisy needs ...... new phone. 4. I’d like ..... potato with my salad. 5. Get ....... garlic, please. 6. How about ..... cup of tea? 7. I’ve got ..... idea! 8. Could you get me ..... more tea?
Time to practice
a - some - a - an - some - an - a - some
1. They got some giant prawns for dinner. 2. You’ll need an umbrella if you go out. 3. Daisy needs a new phone. 4. I’d like a potato with my salad. 5. Get some garlic, please. 6. How about a cup of tea? 7. I’ve got an idea! 8. Could you get me some more tea?
Now, writing
WorkbookPage 123 pdf workbook --Page 126 pdf workbook
Present perfect continuous
Past action that occurred before another action at a particular time in the past. Ex: I've been waiting here since five o'clock. To emphasise the duration of an action or its uninterrupted nature. EX: It has been raining all morning. Describing actions that have recently ended and have a visible result in the present. Ex: I am tired because I have been working all day.
Review of Present Perfect
Present perfect continuous structure
Subject + have/has + been + (Verb -ING) + Compl. Ex: Christina has been living in Manchester for three years.
Subject + haven't/hasn't+ been (Verb -ing) + Compl. Ex: Christina hasn't been living in Manchester for three years.
(Wh-) + have/has + Subject + been + (Verb -ING) + Compl.? Ex: Has Christina been living in Manchester for three years?
Present perfect VS. PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
- present perfect simple focuses on the result of the action
- present perfect continuous focuses on the action itself.
- We have refurbished the living room. It looks more spacious now
- We have been refurbishing the living room. We wanted it to look more spacious
Past perfect continuous
Action that had been taking place prior to a specific time in the past (it is the duration of the action that is important). Ex: Emma had been studying German for three years before she moved to Berlin A continuous action that was supposed to happen in the past. EX: We had been waiting for an hour.
Review of Past Perfect
PASt perfect continuous structure
Subject + had + been + (Verb -ING) + Compl. Ex: Paul had been studying for hours.
Subject + hadn't+ been (Verb -ing) + Compl. Ex: Paul hadn't been studying for hours.
(Wh-) + had + Subject + been + (Verb -ING) + Compl.? Ex: Had Paul been studying for hours?
timeline of past tenses
collocations
collocations
Ex: risk of, reaction to
Ex: come to a conclusion, burst into tears
Ex: panic attack, driving license
Ex: bright colour, key aspect
Ex: take a shower, make a mistake
Ex: afraid of, related to
collocations
Ex: rain heavily, remember clearly
Ex: happily married, highly effective
Reading practice
Reading Folder
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Saxon genitive
- To indicate possession or relationship between two elements
- Structure: Possessing noun + ‘s + possessed noun
Ex: Santi's boots, my mother's car
Saxon genitive rules
A single holder
- Plural noun ending in "-S" + only '
Ex: the managers’ salaries, the nurses’ training
- Plural ending in another letter, apostrophe after it
Ex: women’s rights, the people’s decisions
- Singular noun ending in s + apostrophe + s= ‘s
Ex: our boss’s mother
Saxon genitive rules
Several holders
- Each has a different thing, even if they belong to the same category.
Ex: Spain’s and France’s public school systems are very inclusive
- All jointly possess the same thing
Ex: Sam and Maria’s child is very well behaved
TIME TO PRACTICE
Complete these sentences with the Saxon genitive
- John has an old watch. It's ...................... old watch.
- Mary has a sports car. It's ..................... sports car.
- Mavis has a parrot. It's ........................ parrot.
- Mary and John have a bungalow. It's ........................... bungalow.
- The students have new books. They're the ............. books.
TIME TO PRACTICE
Complete these sentences with the Saxon genitive
- John has an old watch. It's John's old watch.
- Mary has a sports car. It's Mary's sports car.
- Mavis has a parrot. It's Mavis's parrot.
- Mary and John have a bungalow. It's Mary and John's bungalow.
- The students have new books. They're the students'. books.
If only/ I wish
If only/ i wish
- I wish/ If only + Subject + Past Simple (desire for something to be different from the way it is at present the present)
Ex: I wish I were rich
- I wish/ If only + Subject + could + verb inf. (desire for something to happen in the future)
Ex: If only I could fly
If only/ i wish
- I wish/ If only + Subject + would + verb inf. (expressing a complaint or criticism in the present) & (desire for someone to change a present or future behaviour)
Ex: I wish they would stop fighting. If only Peter would not drink so much.
- I wish/ If only + subject + past perfect (wishing that something had happened differently / regrets)
Ex: If only I hadn't done it.
Speaking practice (4 parts)
PART I
1st Question
2nd Question
3rd Question
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
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Describe this picture
PART iI
Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
PART iIi
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
PART iIi
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1st Question
2nd Question
Speaking practice (4 parts)
1 minute to think and take notes
PART iv
- Tell me about your favourite item of clothing.
- How does it make you feel?
- Why do people dress in different styles?
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Homework
Verb tenses Test
Homework
Grammar
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Verb Tenses
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Future continuous
future continuous
Future actions that have already been decided or planned. Ex: We have made a deal. I will be working instead of her next month. Action that will take place at a specific time in the future. (In progress) EX: Tom will be playing football all day next Sunday. I will be cooking dinner when she leaves.
future continuous
Events that are certain to happen or that are obvious. Ex: I saw the news. It will be raining tomorrow. Actions that will be occurring simultaneously in the future. EX: I will be making cocktails and Ann will be meeting guests. Jane will be listening to music, Jake will be reading a book.
future continuous structure
Subject + will + be + (Verb -ing) + Compl. Ex: This time next week, She will be flying to Berlin.
Subject + won't + be + (Verb -ing) + Compl. Ex: This time next week, She won't be flying to Berlin.
(Wh-) + will + subject + be + (Verb -ing) + Compl.? Ex: Will she be flying to Berlin this time next week?
Time to practice
1. This time next year I ....... (live) in London. 2. ........ you................ (eat) dinner with your family at 8 pm tonight?. 3. They....................... (run) for about four hours. Marathons are incredibly difficult! 4. Unfortunately, I .................. (work) on my essay so I won't be able to watch the match. 5. She ......... (not study) at the library tonight. 6............. (you/wait) at the station when she arrives? 7. I ............ (drink) at the pub while you are taking your exam!
Time to practice
1. This time next year I will be living in London. 2. Will you be eating dinner with your family at 8 pm tonight? 3. They will be running for about four hours. Marathons are incredibly difficult! 4. Unfortunately, I will be working on my essay so I won't be able to watch the match. 5. She won't be studying at the library tonight. 6 Will you be waiting at the station when she arrives? 7. I will be drinking at the pub while you are taking your exam!
future perfect vs. future perfect continuous
future perfect
An action that will be concluded before a particular time in the future. Ex: At the end of June, I will have passed the public exam. He will have done his homework by the end of the weekend.
future perfect structure
Subject + will + have + (past participle) + Compl. Ex: In one month, Mary will have married Jack.
Subject + won't + have + (past participle) + Compl. Ex: In one month, Mary won't have married Jack.
(Wh-) + will + Subject + have + (past participle) + Compl.? Ex: Will Mary have married Jack in a month?
Time to practice
1. Anne ................... (repair) her bike next week. 2. We ........... (do)the washing by 8 o'clock. 3. ......... She ................ (visit) Paris by the end of next year? 4. I ................ (not finish) this by 6 o'clock.
5. Sam ....................... (leave) by next week.
6. She ........................ (discuss) this with her mother tonight.
7. ......... the police ....................... (arrest) the driver? 8. They .................... (write) their essay by tomorrow.
9. Paolo ................... (not manage) the teams.
Time to practice
1. Anne will have repaired her bike next week. 2. We will have done/ shall have done the washing by 8 o'clock. 3. Will she have visited Paris by the end of next year? 4. I won't have finished this by 6 o'clock.
5. Sam will have left by next week.
6. She will have discussed this with her mother tonight.
7. Will the police have arrested the driver? 8. They will have written their essay by tomorrow.
9. Paolo won't have managed the teams.
future perfect continuous
An action that will have been going on until a specific time in the future (the duration of the action is emphasised). Ex: George will have been working in the library for half his life when he gets his degree. By this time next year, I will have been working as a teacher for 4 years.
future perfect continuous structure
Subject + will + have been + (verb -ing) + Compl. Ex: She will have been studying all day.
Subject + won't + have been + (verb -ing) + Compl. Ex: She won't have been studying all day.
(Wh-) + will + Subject + have been + (verb -ing) + Compl. + ? Ex: Will She have been studying all day?
Time to practice
1. I.................. (work) all weekend so I won't be energetic on Sunday night. 2. How long .................. (you/wait) when you finally get your exam results? 3. Julie ................ (not/eat) much, so we'll need to make sure she has a good meal when she arrives. 4. How long ............. (she/plan) to move house when she finally moves? 5. ............. (she/wait) long by the time we get there?
Time to practice
1. I will have been working all weekend so I won't be energetic on Sunday night. 2. How long will you have been waiting when you finally get your exam results? 3. Julie won't have been eating much, so we'll need to make sure she has a good meal when she arrives. 4. How long will she have been planning to move house when she finally moves? 5. Will she have been waiting long by the time we get there?
Time to practice
Mixed
1. By the end of the year, he ................(become) a doctor. 2.......................(Scientists / find) a solution to Aids by the end of 21st century? 3. John will be very tired tomorrow, he............(work) for more than 20 hours. 4. In October, I........... (be married) to Derek longer than I was to Doug. 5. I'm sure Peter .............(not give) up smoking by the end of the year. 6. The day we finish St. Jame's way we........... (walk) 760 kms. 7. Tomorrow it will be the fourth day that the sun ...........(not rise).
Time to practice
Mixed
1. By the end of the year, he will have become a doctor. 2. Will scientists have found a solution to Aids by the end of 21st century? 3. John will be very tired tomorrow, he will have been working for more than 20 hours. 4. In October, I will have been married to Derek longer than I was to Doug. 5. I'm sure Peter won't have given up smoking by the end of the year. 6. The day we finish St. Jame's way we will have walked 760 kms. 7. Tomorrow it will be the fourth day that the sun won't have risen.
COmplex questions tags
COmplex questions tags
- short questions
- at the end of a sentence
- seeking agreement or confirmation from the interlocutor
- affirmative sentence - negative question
- Negative sentence - affirmative question
When we Use COmplex questions tags...
- For more information on a topic
Ex: You don’t drink coffee, do you?
- To reaffirm or refute an idea
Ex: Your cat is so gorgeous, isn’t he?
- To know someone else's opinion
Ex: We should go to the beach, shouldn’t we?
How are complex tags formed?
Rule 1: Affirmative Sentence + Negative Question Tag
Rule 2: Negative Sentence + Affirmative Question Tag
- She loves ice cream, doesn’t she?
- You finished your homework, didn’t you?
- He isn’t coming to the meeting, is he?
- You don’t like coffee, do you?
Explicit auxiliary verbs
The auxiliary verb is present in the main sentence
- She is reading a book, isn’t she?
- They were watching TV, weren’t they?
- You have finished your project, haven’t you?
ImpliCIT auxiliary verbs
Sentences where the auxiliary verb is not explicit, ‘do’ or ‘did’ is used.
- She likes pizza, doesn’t she?
- They played soccer yesterday, didn’t they?
Special use of ‘have'
'Have’ can act as a main verb or as an auxiliary verb.
'Have’ as a main verb
Ex: You have a car, don’t you?
Ex: He has to leave early, doesn't he?
Ex: We have got tickets, haven't we?
Sentences with ‘I am’.
When ‘I am’ is used in the main sentence, the corresponding question tag is ‘aren't I’
I am your best friend, aren't I?
IMPERATIVES
‘will you’ is used as an auxiliary in the question tag, regardless of whether the sentence is positive or negative
Close the door, will you?
Sentences with ‘Let's
When sentences begin with ‘let's’, ‘shall we’ is used in the question tag
Let's go to the movies, shall we?
Sentences with ‘There is’ and ‘There are’.
the question tag is formed with the verb ‘to be’ and the pronoun ‘there'
There is a problem, isn't there?
Time to practice
1. You’re coming to the party, ____________?
2. He didn’t finish his homework, __________?
3. You can swim very well, __________?
4. Let’s take a break, __________?
5. She’s never been to Paris, __________?
6. They will join us for dinner, __________?
7. The movie was exciting, __________?
8. There aren’t any cookies left, __________?
9. I am the fastest runner, __________?
10. We should start the meeting, __________?
Time to practice
1. You’re coming to the party, aren't you?
2. He didn’t finish his homework, did he?
3. You can swim very well, can't you?
4. Let’s take a break, shall we?
5. She’s never been to Paris, hasn't she?
6. They will join us for dinner, won't they?
7. The movie was exciting, wasn't it?
8. There aren’t any cookies left, are there?
9. I am the fastest runner, aren't I?
10. We should start the meeting, shouldn't we?
Speaking practice (4 parts)
PART I
1st Question
2nd Question
3rd Question
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Describe this picture
PART iI
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
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Compare these pictures
PART iIi
Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
PART iIi
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1st Question
2nd Question
Speaking practice (4 parts)
1 minute to think and take notes
PART iv
- Tell me about a time you were caught in the rain?
- How did you feel?
- How does the weather affect people?
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passive voice
uses of passive voice
When we are more interested in the person or thing receiving the action than in the person or thing doing the action. Ex: Romeo & Juliet was written by William Shakespeare When the ‘agent’ is obvious or unimportant. Ex: He was arrested last night When we are describing processes and we want to keep the description impersonal. Ex: Chocolate eggs are made with milk and cocoa. The mixture is then poured into moulds
uses of passive voice
Scientific or technical news and reports. Ex: The procedure was repeated until there was certainty regarding the results. The problems encountered by the patients were caused by the bacteria. To avoid liability. Ex: Smoking is not permitted. The flight 842309 to madrid has been cancelled.
how do we form the passive voice?
Identify the active sentence. Ex: Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet.
Rearrange the sentence. Ex: Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet.
Patient subject
Agent
how do we form the passive voice?
Modify the verb = Verb to be (same tense as the active phrase) + past participle Ex: Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet was written by Shakespeare Add agent if necessary (optional) Ex: Mark was arrested (by police).
Time to practice
Correct the mistakes in these sentences.
1. John took to hospital in an ambulance.
2. The new metro station is been built at the moment.
3. This book is great -it's written for JK Rowling, and I love her books.
4. Rosa Parks borned in 1913, and was an important civil rights activist.
5. The book was writen in 2017.
Time to practice
Correct the mistakes in these sentences.
1. John was taken to hospital in an ambulance.
2. The new metro station is being built at the moment.
3. This book is great -it's written by JK Rowling, and I love her books.
4. Rosa Parks was born in 1913, and was an important civil rights activist.
5. The book was written in 2017.
Time to practice
Complete the following sentences in passive voice with the verbs in brackets.
1. The wheel ......................... (to invent) thousands of years ago.
2. English ............................... (to speak) in many countries all over the world. 3. América ....................... (to discover) by Christopher Columbus in 1492
Time to practice
1. The wheel was invented thousands of years ago.
2. English is spoken in many countries all over the world. 3. América was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492
Time to practice
Change the following active sentences to passive form
1. A gardener is watering the flowers.
2. We are going to announce the results on Monday.
3. The students are making arrangements for the party. 4. Scientists have discovered a new planet. 5. They might have forgotten the documents.
Time to practice
Change the following active sentences to passive form
1. Flowers are being watered by a gardener.2. The results are going to be announced on Monday. 3. Arrangements for the party are being made by the students. 4. A new planet has been discovered by scientists. 5. The documents might have been forgotten.
Time to practice
Rewrite the following sentences in the active voice
1. The photo walk was cancelled by the club.2. A new location will be suggested by the members. 3. The park is being renovated by the city council. 4. The meeting has been postponed by the organizers. 5. The photos are uploaded by the students every week.
Time to practice
Rewrite the following sentences in the active voice
1. The club cancelled the photo walk.2. The members will suggest a new location. 3. The city council is renovating the park. 4. The organizers have postponed the meeting. 5. The students upload the photos every week.
Speaking practice (4 parts)
PART I
1st Question
2nd Question
3rd Question
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Describe this picture
PART iI
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
PART iIi
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Answer these questions
PART iIi
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1st Question
2nd Question
Speaking practice (4 parts)
1 minute to think and take notes
PART iv
- Are you good at recycling things?
- What things do you throw away that you think should be recycled?
- Should recycling be mandatory?
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REPORTED SPEECH
reported speech
Reported speech, or indirect speech, is used to tell what someone has said without using the exact words spoken by that person.
- She said she was coming to class.
- I told you I wouldn’t be able to come.
- You said you would help me!
reported speech
- Adapt personal pronouns according to the person to whom they refer and to whom they are speaking.
- Modify the verb tense according to how it relates to the present moment.
- In indirect speech, an introduction ('He said that...', 'He asked if...') is added to introduce what the person said.
reported speech
5 types of phrases
- Statements
- Questions
- Commands
- Requests
- Suggestions
STATEMENTS
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + (CI) + THAT + Subject + modified verb
- Paul said: " I have been working all day"
Paul said that He had been working all day.
Questions
Yes/ no Questions
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + CI+ IF/ WHETHER + Subject + modified verb
- Paul asked me: "Did you go to the party?
Paul asked me if I had gone to the party.
Questions
wh- Questions
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + CI+ WH- PRONOUN + Subject + modified verb
- Paul asked me: "Where have you been?"
Paul asked me where I had been.
COmmands
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + (CI) + TO + INFINITIVE
- Paul told me: " Listen to me carefully!"
Paul told me to listen to him carefully.
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + (CI) + NOT + TO + INFINITIVE
- Paul told me: "Don't forget your keys!"
Paul told me not to forget my keys.
REQUESTs
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + (CI) + TO + INFINITIVE
- Paul asked me: "Can you do me a favour?"
Paul asked me to do him a favour.
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + (CI) + IF + Subject + Modified verb
- Paul asked me: "Can you do me a favour?"
Paul asked me if I could do him a favour.
SUGGESTIONS
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb (SUGGEST) + (CI) + Gerund verb (-ING)
- Paul suggested us: "Let's try a new restaurant"
Paul suggested us trying a new restaurant.
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb (SUGGEST) + (CI) +THAT + Subject + Modified verb
- Paul suggested us: "Let's try a new restaurant"
Paul suggested that we tried a new restaurant.
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reported speech: times and places
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reported speech: times and places iI
reported speech: EXCEPTIONS
reported speech: EXCEPTIONS
Time to practice
Complete the reported sentences.
1. 'I'll send you a postcard.' He told us that he......................us a postcard.2. 'We've bought a new car.' They told me they...................a new car. 3. 'I don't speak German.' She said that she........................German. 4. 'You failed your art exam.' You said that we...............our art exam. 5. 'I can't drive.' He said he.................................... 6. 'You look nice.' He told me that I.............................nice. 7. 'We're going ice-skating.' They said they......................ice-skating.
Time to practice
Complete the reported sentences.
1. 'I'll send you a postcard.' He told us that he would send us a postcard.2. 'We've bought a new car.' They told me they had bought a new car. 3. 'I don't speak German.' She said that she didn't speak German. 4. 'You failed your art exam.' You said that we had failed our art exam. 5. 'I can't drive.' He said he couldn't drive. 6. 'You look nice.' He told me that I looked nice. 7. 'We're going ice-skating.' They said they were going ice-skating.
Speaking practice (4 parts)
PART I
1st Question
2nd Question
3rd Question
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
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Describe this picture
PART iI
Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
PART iIi
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Answer these questions
PART iIi
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1st Question
2nd Question
Speaking practice (4 parts)
1 minute to think and take notes
PART iv
- When was the last time you had to make an important career decision?
- How did you feel about it?
- Does the education in schools cater for the needs of society today?
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DOUBTS? // REVISION
Speaking practice (4 parts)
PART I
1st Question
2nd Question
3rd Question
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Describe this picture
PART iI
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
PART iIi
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Answer these questions
PART iIi
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1st Question
2nd Question
Speaking practice (4 parts)
1 minute to think and take notes
PART iv
- Do you think it is essential to have a mobile phone nowadays? Why/why not?
- Do you think young people are obsessed with their mobiles? why/why not?
- What are the advantages and disadvantages of social networking?
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Grammar & vocabulary 25 questions + 5 exercises
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Speaking 12 minutes 4 parts
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Reading 35 minutes 4 parts
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Writing 50 minutes 4 parts
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Listening 45 minutes 4 parts
Course Contents
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EXAM STRUCTURE: SPEAKING
12 minutes4 sections from less to more difficult, from less to more time
SPEAKing part i
3 Short questions (personal information) 30 secs each one
SPEAKing part ii
Photo description (45 secs) + 2 questions on the subject of the photo (45 secs/each)
SPEAKing part iii
Compare photos (45 secs) + 2 questions on the subject of the photos (45 secs/each)
SPEAKing part iv
3 questions (2 minutes) 1 minute (think and take notes)
EXAM STRUCTURE: LISTENING
Duration: 45 minutes4 parts Twice
Listening part i
13 audios 13 multiple choice questions
Listening part iI
4 short monologues by 4 different people, what each person expresses
Listening part iII
conversation between a man and a woman, relate the idea to the speaker.
Listening part iV
2 monologues - 2 multiple-choice questions each
EXAM STRUCTURE: READING
Duration: 35 minutes4 parts
READINg part i
Filling gaps in a short text
READINg part iI
Sort the phrases to create the text
READINg part iIi
4 texts corresponding to 4 persons and 7 questions
READINg part iV
Associate titles or headings to paragraphs in a long text
EXAM STRUCTURE: WRITING
Duration: 50 minutes4 parts
WRITINg part i
5 short questions: answers 2-5 words each
WRITINg part ii
A question to be answered 20-30 words
WRITINg part iii
interaction by social network 3 questions on opinion and position
WRITINg part iv
2 emails: 1 informal (max. 50 words) // 1 formal (120-150 words)
EXAM STRUCTURE: grammar & vocabulary
Grammar: 25 questions Vocabulary: 5 exercises 50 points
Grammar
Vocabulary
Fill the gaps, synonyms, definitions...
THINKING ABOUT OUR FUTURE?
I promise I won't be late again.
I signed the employment contract last week. I'm going to work in France next month.
What's the difference?
Be going to
WILL/Shall
It is used to talk about things planned in advance.
It is used to talk about spontaneous things.
We use "will" to:
Make a decision at the moment of speaking (a spontaneous decision). Ex: I will call you back in a minute; it smells burning in the kitchen. Predicting or making assumptions about an event that is likely to occur in the future. EX: You will be married soon. To indicate a willingness to do something. Ex: I will cook dinner.
We use "will" to:
Making Requests. Ex: Will you close the door, please? Offering to do something EX: I’ll send the package for you. 1st Conditional Ex: If I miss the train, I’ll take the next one.
WILL's structure
Subject + WILL + (Verb inf.) + Compl. Ex: I will cook dinner. I'll be late.
Subject + Won't + (Verb inf.) + Compl. Ex: I won't cook dinner.
(Wh-) + WILL + Subject + (Verb inf.) + Compl.? Ex: Will you cook dinner? Will you marry me?
We use "be going to" to:
Expressing a future intention, based on a decision made in the past. Ex: I signed the contract this week. Nex month, I'm going to work in France. Predicting an event that is very likely to occur in the future. EX: He is going to pass the exam. He has studied hard. Predicting an event that may occur based on present conditions. Ex: It is cloudy. It's going to rain.
be going to's structure
Subject + am/is/are + going to + (Verb inf.) + Compl. Ex: I’m going to visit my grandparents this weekend.
Subject + am not/ isn't/ aren't + going to + (Verb inf.) + Compl. Ex: She’s not going to call you until after her meeting.
(Wh-) + am/is/are + Subject + going to + (Verb inf.) + Compl.? Ex: Are we going to have dinner at that new restaurant tonight?
Time to practice
1) A: We don't have any bread.B: I know. I..................... get some from the shop. 2) A: We don't have any bread.B: Really? I........................ get some from the shop then. 3) A: Why do you need to borrow my suitcase?B: I.......................... visit my mother in Scotland next month. 4) A: I'm really cold.B: I........................... turn the heating on. 5) A: What are your plans after you leave university?B: I……………….. work in a hospital in Africa. I leave on the 28th.
Time to practice
1) A: We don't have any bread.B: I know. I'm going to get get some from the shop. 2) A: We don't have any bread.B: Really? I will get some from the shop then. 3) A: Why do you need to borrow my suitcase?B: I'm going to visit my mother in Scotland next month. 4) A: I'm really cold.B: I will turn the heating on. 5) A: What are your plans after you leave university?B: I'm going to work in a hospital in Africa. I leave on the 28th.
TALKING ABOUT PAST
TALKING ABOUT PAST
Past Continuous
Past Simple
Present Perfect
Past Perfect
Past Perfect Continuous
Present Perfect Continuous
Past simple
An action that began and ended in the past, at a certain time. Ex: He travelled to Spain last summer. An action that occurred over a period of time but was completed in the past. EX: He studied at that high school when he was a teenager.
Past simple
An activity that occurred regularly in the past (Used to) Ex: I danced (used to dance) ballet when I was a kid. A new action that interrupts an action already in progress. Ex: He was taking a shower when the delivery man called. 2nd Conditional (If I talked, …) Ex: If I had a million dollars, I would travel around the world.
Time expressions: yesterday, 10 minutes ago, in 2008, the other day, last Monday, last weekend
PAST SIMPLE'S structure
Regular verbs
Spelling rules
General Rule
- Verbs ending in -e:
Add a -D Ej: Love-> LoveD- Verbs ending in a consonant + y:
Remove the "y" and add -IED Ej: Study-> StudIEDVerb in base form + ED Ej: Work-> Worked
PAST SIMPLE'S structure
Regular verbs
Subject + (Verb Past.) + Compl. Ex: They watched a movie last weekend.
Subject + DIDN'T + (Verb inf.) + Compl. Ex: They didn't watch a movie last weekend.
(Wh-) + DID + Subject + (Verb inf.) + Compl.? Ex: Did they watch a movie last weekend?
PAST SIMPLE'S structure
IRRegular verbs
PAST SIMPLE'S structure
IRRegular verbs
Subject + (Verb Past.) + Compl. Ex: They bought a house.
Subject + DIDN'T + (Verb inf.) + Compl. Ex: They didn't buy a house.
(Wh-) + DID + Subject + (Verb inf.) + Compl.? Ex: Did they buy a house?
Past continuous
It emphasises the development of an action that takes place in the past. Ex: He was doing homework all afternoon. Multiple actions taking place simultaneously. EX: She was reading while he was playing. An action was taking place when it was interrupted by a new one. Ex: They were dancing in the kitchen when her mother came in.
Past continuous
Time expressions: when, while, as long as Ex: They were playing soccer as long as it wasn't raining. (Jugaban al fútbol mientras no llovía).
PAST cONTINUOUS structure
Subject + was/were + (Verb -ING.) + Compl. Ex: She was waiting for the bus.
Subject + wasn't/weren't + (Verb -ING) + Compl. Ex: She wasn't waiting for the bus.
(Wh-) + was/were + Subject + (Verb -ING) + Compl.? Ex: Was She waiting for the bus?
Time to practice
Time to practice
SPEAKING PART I 3 QUESTIONS 30 SECS EACH ONE
2nd Question
1st Question
3rd Question
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PRESENT PERFECT
Action that happened at an unspecified time. It is used to talk about experiences (the emphasis is on the action, not when it happened). Ex: I have visited Japan. Action that has happened recently. EX: I have just finished my homework.
PRESENT PERFECT
Action that began in the past and continues in the present. Ex: I have lived in this city for five years. Action that has already happened with a result in the present. EX: I have lost my keys, so I can't open the door.
Time expressions: already, ever, just, never, not yet, since, for, so far, till now, up to now
Time expressions
- JUST
- The action has just taken place and is now completed. - Affirmative sentences -Between auxiliary verb "have" and the main verb Ex: She has just washed her hair.- ALREADY
-The action took place earlier than planned or occurred at some unspecified time in the past. -Affirmative sentences -Between auxiliary verb "have" and the main verb/ End of phraseTime expressions
- YET
-Interrogative sentences (YA): It is used to ask whether an action has been carried out or not. Ej: Has the teacher corrected the exams yet? -Negative sentences (TODAVÍA): It is used to express that an action that should have occurred has not yet taken place. -At the end of the sentence Ex: My sister hasn't arrived in London yet.Time expressions
- FOR
- Indicates duration. The action began at a specific point in the past and continues in the present. -With the number of duration. Ex: We have been married for two years.- SINCE
-It indicates when the action began and covers the period of time between that specific moment in the past and the present moment. -Next to the time moment.Time expressions
- EVER
-It is generally used to ask about experiences. -Between the subject and the main verb. Ex: Have you ever eaten snake meat?- HOW LONG
-It expresses the time that elapses between one period of time and another. -Interrogative sentences. -At the beginning of the sentence.Present perfect structure
Subject + have/has + (past participle) + Compl. Ex: I have lost the keys. I have lived in Japan.
Subject + haven't/hasn't+ (past participle) + Compl. Ex: I haven't lost the keys. I haven't lived in Japan.
(Wh-) + have/has + Subject + (past participle) + Compl.? Ex: Have you ever been to Paris?
Time to practice
1. I __________ (live) in this city for five years.2. She __________ (not/see) that movie yet.3. We __________ (already/finish) our homework.4. They __________ (visit) many countries in Europe.5. I __________ (never/eat) sushi before.6. ______ He __________ (just/arrive) at the airport.7. We __________ (be) friends since we were children.8. My brother __________ (break) his leg, so he can’t play football.
Time to practice
1. I have lived (live) in this city for five years.2. She hasn't seen (not/see) that movie yet.3. We have already finished (already/finish) our homework.4. They have visited (visit) many countries in Europe.5. I have never eaten (never/eat) sushi before.6. Has he just arrived (just/arrive) at the airport.7. We have been (be) friends since we were children.8. My brother has broken (break) his leg, so he can’t play football.
Time to practice
1. I __________ (never/see) such a beautiful movie before. 2. She __________ (go) to the store yesterday. 3. We __________ (know) each other for 10 years. 4. I __________ (just/finish) my lunch. 5. They __________ (not/arrive) yet. 6. Last weekend, I __________ (meet) some new people at the party. 7. He __________ (live) in Madrid for 3 years when he was a child. 8. She __________ (not/visit) the museum yet.
Time to practice
1. I have never seen (never/see) such a beautiful movie before. 2. She went (go) to the store yesterday. 3. We have known (know) each other for 10 years. 4. I have just finished (just/finish) my lunch. 5. They have not arrived (not/arrive) yet. 6. Last weekend, I met (meet) some new people at the party. 7. He lived (live) in Madrid for 3 years when he was a child. 8. She hasn't visited (not/visit) the museum yet.
Comparative and superlative adjectives
What is an adjective?
Comparative and superlative adjectives
-George is lazy. -George is lazier than Paul. -George is the laziest guy in the class.
grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives
1. One-syllable adjectives Ex: Clean (limpio) Comparative degree: + er (cleaner. Ex: He is cleaner than me. Superlative degree: + est (cleanest) He is the cleanest in the house.
grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives
2. One-syllable adjectives ending in -e Ex: Nice (agradable) Comparative degree: + r (nicer) Ex: He is nicer than me. Superlative degree: + st (nicest) He is the nicest guy in the school.
grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives
3. One-syllable adjectives with the structure consonant + vowel + consonantEx: Hot (caliente) Comparative degree: the last consonant is doubled + er (hotter) Ex: Today is hotter than yesterday. Superlative degree: the last consonant is doubled + est (hottest) This is the hottest day of the year.
grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives
4. Two-syllable adjectives ending in-yEx: Funny (divertido) Comparative degree: the -y is changed to -i + -er (funnier) Ex: This movie is funnier than the last one. Superlative degree: the -y is changed to -i + -est (funniest) That was the funniest joke I've ever heard.
grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives
5. Adjectives of two or more syllables Ex: Intelligent (inteligente) Comparative degree: structure more (+)/ less (-) intelligent Ex:She is more intelligent than her brother. Superlative degree: structure the most (+)/ the least (-) Albert Einstein was one of the most intelligent people in history.
grammatical rules for comparatives and superlatives
6. Irregular adjectives
COMPARATIVES
3 ways of comparative in English
positive degree: the simple one (tall, beautiful...)
COMPARATIVES
- Superiority
Subject + verb + adjective in comparative degree + than + complement Ex: Paul is older than Jan. María is taller than me.Another one?
COMPARATIVES
- Inferiority
2 structures:a) Subject + verb + not as + adjective in the positive degree + as + complement Ex: My house is not as big as yours (Mi casa no es tan grande como la tuya). b) Subject + verb + less + adjective in the positive degree + than + complement Ex: Your car is less fast than your brother’s (Tu coche es menos veloz que el de tu hermano).COMPARATIVES
- Equality
Subject + verb + as + adjective in the positive degree + as + complement Ex: My dog is as intelligent as my cat (Mi perro es tan inteligente como mi gato).Superlative
Subject + verb + the + adjective in superlative degree + noun + complementEx: a) Pedro is the laziest student in the class (Pedro es el estudiante más flojo del salón). b) Ferrari is the most expensive car on the market (Ferrari es el coche más caro del mercado). c) Michael Phelps is the best swimmer in the world (Michael Phelps es el mejor nadador del mundo).
Time to practice
1. My sister is __________ (tall) than me.2. This is the __________ (+ interesting) book I've ever read. 3. Tom runs __________ (fast) than Jack.4. That was the __________ (bad) movie I've ever seen. 5. My dog is __________ (friendly) than my cat. 6. This puzzle is __________ (+ difficult) than the last one. 7. Alice is the __________ (smart) student in our class. 8. Today is __________ (hot) than yesterday.9. She is the __________ (good) dancer in the group.10. This restaurant is __________ (+ expensive) than the one we went to last week.
Time to practice
1. My sister is taller (tall) than me.2. This is the the most interesting (interesting) book I've ever read. 3. Tom runs faster (fast) than Jack.4. That was the worst (bad) movie I've ever seen. 5. My dog is friendlier (friendly) than my cat. 6. This puzzle is more difficult (difficult) than the last one. 7. Alice is the smartest (smart) student in our class. 8. Today is hotter (hot) than yesterday.9. She is the best (good) dancer in the group.10. This restaurant is more expensive than the one we went to last week.
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Verbs followed by gerund or infinitive
Gerund (-ing) is used when:
1. After prepositionsEx: She is interested in learning new languages. 2. As the subject of a sentence Ex: Swimming is my favorite form of exercise. 3. Certain verb forms are often followed by the -ing form (Following List) Ex: I got used to doing homework with music 4. Certain verbs are followed by-ing (List of verbs)
Gerund (-ing) is used when:
3. Certain verb forms are often followed by the -ing form.
Gerund (-ing) is used when:
4. Verbs followed by -ing.
The infinitive (to + verb) is used when:
1. After an adjectiveEx: I was so happy to see him! 2. Expressing the intention to do something or the reason for doing something. Ex: She went to the park to play football. 3. After modal verbs (WITHOUT TO) Ex: I can't go to the party. 4. Certain verbs are followed by TO + Infinitive
The infinitive is used when:
4. Certain verbs are followed by TO + Infinitive
Reading Practice
Aptis pre exam workbook Task 1-Page 30 Informal email
Reading Practice
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MODAL VERBS
MODAL VERBS
could
CAN
Uses of may and might
Uses of should
Uses of MUST
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Speaking Part III
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past perfect
Past perfect
Past action that occurred before another action at a particular time in the past. Ex: By the time she arrived, I had already finished my homework. It emphasises only the fact that something took place before a certain time in the past. EX: They had completed the project before the deadline.
Past perfect
3rd Conditional y wishes (to regret something) Ex: If I had known about the party, I would have attended. If I had studied harder, I would have passed the exam.
Past perfect structure
Subject + had + (past participle) + Compl. Ex: I had forgotten to bring my keys when I left the house.
Subject + hadn't+ (past participle) + Compl. Ex: We hadn't experienced such a strong storm before that night.
(Wh-) + had + Subject + (past participle) + Compl.? Ex: Why had they never told me about the surprise?
Time to practice
1. Kevin.......................(go) home by the time I arrived.2. Ethan suddenly realised that he................(leave) his laptop on the train. 3. Mum was annoyed because I....................(not clean) my room.4. .........................(they / study) English before they went to the USA? 5. We were hungry because we .....................(not eat). 6. My phone didn't work because I....................(not charge) it. 7. Why didn't you want to watch the film?...............(you / see) it before? 8. Sally was embarrassed because she ................... (forget) her dad's birthday.
Time to practice
1. Kevin had gone home by the time I arrived.2. Ethan suddenly realised that he had left his laptop on the train. 3. Mum was annoyed because I hadn't cleaned my room.4. Had they studied English before they went to the USA? 5. We were hungry because we hadn't eaten. 6. My phone didn't work because I hadn't charged it. 7. Why didn't you want to watch the film? Had you seen it before? 8. Sally was embarrassed because she had forgotten her dad's birthday.
Linking words
We use linking words to join ideas together when we're talking or writing
Linking words
Succesion/ order (to sort out ideas)
Linking words
Contrast (to contrast ideas)
Linking words
Addition (to add ideas)
Linking words
Reason and cause (tell the cause or reason why sth occurs)
Linking words
Purpose (introduce a purpose)
Linking words
Consequence (to talk about the consequences of sth)
Linking words
Exemplification (give examples)
Writing test introduction part IV
Emmail Structure (4 parts)
Formal email
inFormal email
CONDITIONALS
zERO CONDITIONAL
This conditional is used when the result always happens.
FIRST CONDITIONAL
FIRST CONDITIONAL
SECOND CONDITIONAL
SECOND CONDITIONAL
thirD CONDITIONAL
thirD CONDITIONAL
Time to practice
1. If I...............(be) stronger, I would help you carry the piano.2. If we had seen you, we.................... (stop). 3. If we .............. (meet) him tomorrow, we'll say hello. 4. He would have repaired the car himself if he.............(have) the tools. 5. If you drop the vase, it .............. (break). 6. If I hadn't studied, I ................. (not pass) the exam. 7. I wouldn't go to school by bus if I ................ (have) a driving licence. 8. If she ............... (not see) him every day, she would be lovesick. 9. I ................(not travel) to London if I don't get a cheap flight.10. We would be stupid if we..............(tell) him about our secret.
Time to practice
1. If I were stronger, I would help you carry the piano.2. If we had seen you, we would have stopped. 3. If we meet him tomorrow, we'll say hello. 4. He would have repaired the car himself if he had had the tools.5. If you drop the vase, it will break. 6. If I hadn't studied, I would not have passed the exam. 7. I wouldn't go to school by bus if I had a driving licence. 8. If she didn't see him every day, she would be lovesick. 9. I won't travel to London if I don't get a cheap flight. 10. We would be stupid if we told him about our secret.
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Shall
Shall
Will
- Expressing future
Ej: We shall go to the cinema.- Making suggestions or proposals
Ej: Shall I close the window?- Offering to do something
Ej: You shall have my support.- Formulating rules or obligations
Ej: Candidates shall submit their applications by Monday.shall structure
Subject + shall + (Verb infinitive) + Compl. Ex: I shall arrive next week.
Subject + shall not/ shan't + (Verb infinitive) + Compl. Ex: You shall not pass!
Shall + Subject + (Verb infinitive) + Compl.? Ex: Shall I read it?
Time to practice (shall & will)
1. What _______ you do when you are in New York?2. __________ we go to the Louvre today? All right.3. I know nothing about this, you _______ have to ask my friend.4.________ you take your little sister trick or treating this Halloween?5. She __________ be working that evening.6. Don't worry. Everything _________ be fine.7. _________ I come with you then?8. _________ we meet there in August?9. What __________ you do there?
Time to practice (shall & will)
1. What will you do when you are in New York?2. Shall we go to the Louvre today? All right.3. I know nothing about this, you will have to ask my friend.4. Will you take your little sister trick or treating this Halloween?5. She will be working that evening.6. Don't worry. Everything will be fine.7. Shall I come with you then?8. Shall we meet there in August?9. What will you do there?
Adjectives -ed/ -ing
"-ed" AdjectivesIndicate or describe emotions (Verb to be) Ex: John is interested in art. "-ing" Adjectives Describing characteristics of something or someone John is an interesting person.
Time to practice
1.I love skydiving. It's an amazing/ amazed feeling. 2. The robber was carrying a gun and wearing the mask of a clown. He was terrified/ terrifying. 3. She was very annoyed/ annoying with him for not telling her the truth. 4. The students are very disappointing/ disappointed about the exam results. 5. My teacher is very boring/ bored. He speaks so slowly that we just want to sleep.
Time to practice
1.I love skydiving. It's an amazing/ amazed feeling. 2. The robber was carrying a gun and wearing the mask of a clown. He was terrified/ terrifying. 3. She was very annoyed/ annoying with him for not telling her the truth. 4. The students are very disappointing/ disappointed about the exam results. 5. My teacher is very boring/ bored. He speaks so slowly that we just want to sleep.
relative clauses
non-defining
Defining
Non-essential
Essential
DEFINING CLauses
Ex: The book that you gave me is fascinating.The woman who lives next door is a doctor.
non-DEFINING CLauses
Ex: My brother, who is a musician, lives in New York.Paris, which is the capital of France, is known for its art and culture.
Relative pronouns
WHO
Ex: The teacher who teaches math is very kind.She is the artist who painted this picture. The students who study hard will succeed.
Relative pronouns
WHich
Ex: The car which I bought last week is very fast.This is the cake which Mary baked. The movie which we watched yesterday was thrilling.
Relative pronouns
THAT
Ex: The book that is on the table is mine.The person that called you is my friend. The house that we visited was beautiful.
Relative pronouns
WHOSE
Ex: The man whose car was stolen is my neighbour.She is the author whose book won an award. The dog whose owner is away seems lonely.
Relative pronouns
WHOm
Ex: The person whom you met yesterday is my colleague.She is the woman whom I admire. The teacher whom we respect is retiring.
Speaking practice (4 parts)
PART I
1st Question
2nd Question
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Describe this picture
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
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1 minute to think and take notes
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countable & uncountable nouns
countable nouns
Ex: There's a man at the door.I have some friends in New York.
Ex: I don't have a dog.There aren't any seats.
UNcountable nouns
Ex: There's some milk in the fridge.
Ex: There isn't any coffee.
UNcountable nouns
How do we divide uncountable nouns?
How much
How much water is there in the Nile? –A lot!
How many kilos of sugar are there in the patry? –There are 3 kilos.
How mANY
How many friends do you have? –I have 20 friends.
How many kilos of sugar are there in the patry? –There are 3 kilos.
Time to practice
a - some - a - an - some - an - a - some
1. They got ..... giant prawns for dinner. 2. You’ll need ..... umbrella if you go out. 3. Daisy needs ...... new phone. 4. I’d like ..... potato with my salad. 5. Get ....... garlic, please. 6. How about ..... cup of tea? 7. I’ve got ..... idea! 8. Could you get me ..... more tea?
Time to practice
a - some - a - an - some - an - a - some
1. They got some giant prawns for dinner. 2. You’ll need an umbrella if you go out. 3. Daisy needs a new phone. 4. I’d like a potato with my salad. 5. Get some garlic, please. 6. How about a cup of tea? 7. I’ve got an idea! 8. Could you get me some more tea?
Now, writing
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Present perfect continuous
Past action that occurred before another action at a particular time in the past. Ex: I've been waiting here since five o'clock. To emphasise the duration of an action or its uninterrupted nature. EX: It has been raining all morning. Describing actions that have recently ended and have a visible result in the present. Ex: I am tired because I have been working all day.
Review of Present Perfect
Present perfect continuous structure
Subject + have/has + been + (Verb -ING) + Compl. Ex: Christina has been living in Manchester for three years.
Subject + haven't/hasn't+ been (Verb -ing) + Compl. Ex: Christina hasn't been living in Manchester for three years.
(Wh-) + have/has + Subject + been + (Verb -ING) + Compl.? Ex: Has Christina been living in Manchester for three years?
Present perfect VS. PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
Past perfect continuous
Action that had been taking place prior to a specific time in the past (it is the duration of the action that is important). Ex: Emma had been studying German for three years before she moved to Berlin A continuous action that was supposed to happen in the past. EX: We had been waiting for an hour.
Review of Past Perfect
PASt perfect continuous structure
Subject + had + been + (Verb -ING) + Compl. Ex: Paul had been studying for hours.
Subject + hadn't+ been (Verb -ing) + Compl. Ex: Paul hadn't been studying for hours.
(Wh-) + had + Subject + been + (Verb -ING) + Compl.? Ex: Had Paul been studying for hours?
timeline of past tenses
collocations
collocations
- Noun + preposition
Ex: risk of, reaction to- Verb + preposition
Ex: come to a conclusion, burst into tears- Noun + noun
Ex: panic attack, driving license- Adjective + noun
Ex: bright colour, key aspect- Verb + noun
Ex: take a shower, make a mistake- Adjective + preposition
Ex: afraid of, related tocollocations
- Adverb + verb
Ex: rain heavily, remember clearly- Adverb + adjective
Ex: happily married, highly effectiveReading practice
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Saxon genitive
- To indicate possession or relationship between two elements
- Structure: Possessing noun + ‘s + possessed noun
Ex: Santi's boots, my mother's carSaxon genitive rules
A single holder
- Plural noun ending in "-S" + only '
Ex: the managers’ salaries, the nurses’ training- Plural ending in another letter, apostrophe after it
Ex: women’s rights, the people’s decisions- Singular noun ending in s + apostrophe + s= ‘s
Ex: our boss’s motherSaxon genitive rules
Several holders
- Each has a different thing, even if they belong to the same category.
Ex: Spain’s and France’s public school systems are very inclusive- All jointly possess the same thing
Ex: Sam and Maria’s child is very well behavedTIME TO PRACTICE
Complete these sentences with the Saxon genitive
TIME TO PRACTICE
Complete these sentences with the Saxon genitive
If only/ I wish
If only/ i wish
- I wish/ If only + Subject + Past Simple (desire for something to be different from the way it is at present the present)
Ex: I wish I were rich- I wish/ If only + Subject + could + verb inf. (desire for something to happen in the future)
Ex: If only I could flyIf only/ i wish
- I wish/ If only + Subject + would + verb inf. (expressing a complaint or criticism in the present) & (desire for someone to change a present or future behaviour)
Ex: I wish they would stop fighting. If only Peter would not drink so much.- I wish/ If only + subject + past perfect (wishing that something had happened differently / regrets)
Ex: If only I hadn't done it.Speaking practice (4 parts)
PART I
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Describe this picture
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
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Verb tenses Test
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Verb Tenses
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Future continuous
future continuous
Future actions that have already been decided or planned. Ex: We have made a deal. I will be working instead of her next month. Action that will take place at a specific time in the future. (In progress) EX: Tom will be playing football all day next Sunday. I will be cooking dinner when she leaves.
future continuous
Events that are certain to happen or that are obvious. Ex: I saw the news. It will be raining tomorrow. Actions that will be occurring simultaneously in the future. EX: I will be making cocktails and Ann will be meeting guests. Jane will be listening to music, Jake will be reading a book.
future continuous structure
Subject + will + be + (Verb -ing) + Compl. Ex: This time next week, She will be flying to Berlin.
Subject + won't + be + (Verb -ing) + Compl. Ex: This time next week, She won't be flying to Berlin.
(Wh-) + will + subject + be + (Verb -ing) + Compl.? Ex: Will she be flying to Berlin this time next week?
Time to practice
1. This time next year I ....... (live) in London. 2. ........ you................ (eat) dinner with your family at 8 pm tonight?. 3. They....................... (run) for about four hours. Marathons are incredibly difficult! 4. Unfortunately, I .................. (work) on my essay so I won't be able to watch the match. 5. She ......... (not study) at the library tonight. 6............. (you/wait) at the station when she arrives? 7. I ............ (drink) at the pub while you are taking your exam!
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1. This time next year I will be living in London. 2. Will you be eating dinner with your family at 8 pm tonight? 3. They will be running for about four hours. Marathons are incredibly difficult! 4. Unfortunately, I will be working on my essay so I won't be able to watch the match. 5. She won't be studying at the library tonight. 6 Will you be waiting at the station when she arrives? 7. I will be drinking at the pub while you are taking your exam!
future perfect vs. future perfect continuous
future perfect
An action that will be concluded before a particular time in the future. Ex: At the end of June, I will have passed the public exam. He will have done his homework by the end of the weekend.
future perfect structure
Subject + will + have + (past participle) + Compl. Ex: In one month, Mary will have married Jack.
Subject + won't + have + (past participle) + Compl. Ex: In one month, Mary won't have married Jack.
(Wh-) + will + Subject + have + (past participle) + Compl.? Ex: Will Mary have married Jack in a month?
Time to practice
1. Anne ................... (repair) her bike next week. 2. We ........... (do)the washing by 8 o'clock. 3. ......... She ................ (visit) Paris by the end of next year? 4. I ................ (not finish) this by 6 o'clock. 5. Sam ....................... (leave) by next week. 6. She ........................ (discuss) this with her mother tonight. 7. ......... the police ....................... (arrest) the driver? 8. They .................... (write) their essay by tomorrow. 9. Paolo ................... (not manage) the teams.
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1. Anne will have repaired her bike next week. 2. We will have done/ shall have done the washing by 8 o'clock. 3. Will she have visited Paris by the end of next year? 4. I won't have finished this by 6 o'clock. 5. Sam will have left by next week. 6. She will have discussed this with her mother tonight. 7. Will the police have arrested the driver? 8. They will have written their essay by tomorrow. 9. Paolo won't have managed the teams.
future perfect continuous
An action that will have been going on until a specific time in the future (the duration of the action is emphasised). Ex: George will have been working in the library for half his life when he gets his degree. By this time next year, I will have been working as a teacher for 4 years.
future perfect continuous structure
Subject + will + have been + (verb -ing) + Compl. Ex: She will have been studying all day.
Subject + won't + have been + (verb -ing) + Compl. Ex: She won't have been studying all day.
(Wh-) + will + Subject + have been + (verb -ing) + Compl. + ? Ex: Will She have been studying all day?
Time to practice
1. I.................. (work) all weekend so I won't be energetic on Sunday night. 2. How long .................. (you/wait) when you finally get your exam results? 3. Julie ................ (not/eat) much, so we'll need to make sure she has a good meal when she arrives. 4. How long ............. (she/plan) to move house when she finally moves? 5. ............. (she/wait) long by the time we get there?
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1. I will have been working all weekend so I won't be energetic on Sunday night. 2. How long will you have been waiting when you finally get your exam results? 3. Julie won't have been eating much, so we'll need to make sure she has a good meal when she arrives. 4. How long will she have been planning to move house when she finally moves? 5. Will she have been waiting long by the time we get there?
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Mixed
1. By the end of the year, he ................(become) a doctor. 2.......................(Scientists / find) a solution to Aids by the end of 21st century? 3. John will be very tired tomorrow, he............(work) for more than 20 hours. 4. In October, I........... (be married) to Derek longer than I was to Doug. 5. I'm sure Peter .............(not give) up smoking by the end of the year. 6. The day we finish St. Jame's way we........... (walk) 760 kms. 7. Tomorrow it will be the fourth day that the sun ...........(not rise).
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Mixed
1. By the end of the year, he will have become a doctor. 2. Will scientists have found a solution to Aids by the end of 21st century? 3. John will be very tired tomorrow, he will have been working for more than 20 hours. 4. In October, I will have been married to Derek longer than I was to Doug. 5. I'm sure Peter won't have given up smoking by the end of the year. 6. The day we finish St. Jame's way we will have walked 760 kms. 7. Tomorrow it will be the fourth day that the sun won't have risen.
COmplex questions tags
COmplex questions tags
When we Use COmplex questions tags...
- For more information on a topic
Ex: You don’t drink coffee, do you?- To reaffirm or refute an idea
Ex: Your cat is so gorgeous, isn’t he?- To know someone else's opinion
Ex: We should go to the beach, shouldn’t we?How are complex tags formed?
Rule 1: Affirmative Sentence + Negative Question Tag
Rule 2: Negative Sentence + Affirmative Question Tag
Explicit auxiliary verbs
The auxiliary verb is present in the main sentence
ImpliCIT auxiliary verbs
Sentences where the auxiliary verb is not explicit, ‘do’ or ‘did’ is used.
Special use of ‘have'
'Have’ can act as a main verb or as an auxiliary verb.
'Have’ as a main verb
- «Have»:
Ex: You have a car, don’t you?- «Have to»:
Ex: He has to leave early, doesn't he?- «Have got»
Ex: We have got tickets, haven't we?Sentences with ‘I am’.
When ‘I am’ is used in the main sentence, the corresponding question tag is ‘aren't I’
I am your best friend, aren't I?
IMPERATIVES
‘will you’ is used as an auxiliary in the question tag, regardless of whether the sentence is positive or negative
Close the door, will you?
Sentences with ‘Let's
When sentences begin with ‘let's’, ‘shall we’ is used in the question tag
Let's go to the movies, shall we?
Sentences with ‘There is’ and ‘There are’.
the question tag is formed with the verb ‘to be’ and the pronoun ‘there'
There is a problem, isn't there?
Time to practice
1. You’re coming to the party, ____________? 2. He didn’t finish his homework, __________? 3. You can swim very well, __________? 4. Let’s take a break, __________? 5. She’s never been to Paris, __________? 6. They will join us for dinner, __________? 7. The movie was exciting, __________? 8. There aren’t any cookies left, __________? 9. I am the fastest runner, __________? 10. We should start the meeting, __________?
Time to practice
1. You’re coming to the party, aren't you? 2. He didn’t finish his homework, did he? 3. You can swim very well, can't you? 4. Let’s take a break, shall we? 5. She’s never been to Paris, hasn't she? 6. They will join us for dinner, won't they? 7. The movie was exciting, wasn't it? 8. There aren’t any cookies left, are there? 9. I am the fastest runner, aren't I? 10. We should start the meeting, shouldn't we?
Speaking practice (4 parts)
PART I
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2nd Question
3rd Question
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Describe this picture
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Compare these pictures
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
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1st Question
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
1 minute to think and take notes
PART iv
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passive voice
uses of passive voice
When we are more interested in the person or thing receiving the action than in the person or thing doing the action. Ex: Romeo & Juliet was written by William Shakespeare When the ‘agent’ is obvious or unimportant. Ex: He was arrested last night When we are describing processes and we want to keep the description impersonal. Ex: Chocolate eggs are made with milk and cocoa. The mixture is then poured into moulds
uses of passive voice
Scientific or technical news and reports. Ex: The procedure was repeated until there was certainty regarding the results. The problems encountered by the patients were caused by the bacteria. To avoid liability. Ex: Smoking is not permitted. The flight 842309 to madrid has been cancelled.
how do we form the passive voice?
Identify the active sentence. Ex: Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet.
Rearrange the sentence. Ex: Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet.
Patient subject
Agent
how do we form the passive voice?
Modify the verb = Verb to be (same tense as the active phrase) + past participle Ex: Shakespeare wrote Romeo and Juliet. Romeo and Juliet was written by Shakespeare Add agent if necessary (optional) Ex: Mark was arrested (by police).
Time to practice
Correct the mistakes in these sentences.
1. John took to hospital in an ambulance. 2. The new metro station is been built at the moment. 3. This book is great -it's written for JK Rowling, and I love her books. 4. Rosa Parks borned in 1913, and was an important civil rights activist. 5. The book was writen in 2017.
Time to practice
Correct the mistakes in these sentences.
1. John was taken to hospital in an ambulance. 2. The new metro station is being built at the moment. 3. This book is great -it's written by JK Rowling, and I love her books. 4. Rosa Parks was born in 1913, and was an important civil rights activist. 5. The book was written in 2017.
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Complete the following sentences in passive voice with the verbs in brackets.
1. The wheel ......................... (to invent) thousands of years ago. 2. English ............................... (to speak) in many countries all over the world. 3. América ....................... (to discover) by Christopher Columbus in 1492
Time to practice
1. The wheel was invented thousands of years ago. 2. English is spoken in many countries all over the world. 3. América was discovered by Christopher Columbus in 1492
Time to practice
Change the following active sentences to passive form
1. A gardener is watering the flowers. 2. We are going to announce the results on Monday. 3. The students are making arrangements for the party. 4. Scientists have discovered a new planet. 5. They might have forgotten the documents.
Time to practice
Change the following active sentences to passive form
1. Flowers are being watered by a gardener.2. The results are going to be announced on Monday. 3. Arrangements for the party are being made by the students. 4. A new planet has been discovered by scientists. 5. The documents might have been forgotten.
Time to practice
Rewrite the following sentences in the active voice
1. The photo walk was cancelled by the club.2. A new location will be suggested by the members. 3. The park is being renovated by the city council. 4. The meeting has been postponed by the organizers. 5. The photos are uploaded by the students every week.
Time to practice
Rewrite the following sentences in the active voice
1. The club cancelled the photo walk.2. The members will suggest a new location. 3. The city council is renovating the park. 4. The organizers have postponed the meeting. 5. The students upload the photos every week.
Speaking practice (4 parts)
PART I
1st Question
2nd Question
3rd Question
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Describe this picture
PART iI
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
PART iIi
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Answer these questions
PART iIi
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1st Question
2nd Question
Speaking practice (4 parts)
1 minute to think and take notes
PART iv
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REPORTED SPEECH
reported speech
Reported speech, or indirect speech, is used to tell what someone has said without using the exact words spoken by that person.
reported speech
reported speech
5 types of phrases
STATEMENTS
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + (CI) + THAT + Subject + modified verb
- Paul said: " I have been working all day"
Paul said that He had been working all day.Questions
Yes/ no Questions
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + CI+ IF/ WHETHER + Subject + modified verb
- Paul asked me: "Did you go to the party?
Paul asked me if I had gone to the party.Questions
wh- Questions
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + CI+ WH- PRONOUN + Subject + modified verb
- Paul asked me: "Where have you been?"
Paul asked me where I had been.COmmands
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + (CI) + TO + INFINITIVE
- Paul told me: " Listen to me carefully!"
Paul told me to listen to him carefully.Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + (CI) + NOT + TO + INFINITIVE
- Paul told me: "Don't forget your keys!"
Paul told me not to forget my keys.REQUESTs
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + (CI) + TO + INFINITIVE
- Paul asked me: "Can you do me a favour?"
Paul asked me to do him a favour.Structure: Subject + Reporting verb + (CI) + IF + Subject + Modified verb
- Paul asked me: "Can you do me a favour?"
Paul asked me if I could do him a favour.SUGGESTIONS
Structure: Subject + Reporting verb (SUGGEST) + (CI) + Gerund verb (-ING)
- Paul suggested us: "Let's try a new restaurant"
Paul suggested us trying a new restaurant.Structure: Subject + Reporting verb (SUGGEST) + (CI) +THAT + Subject + Modified verb
- Paul suggested us: "Let's try a new restaurant"
Paul suggested that we tried a new restaurant.reported speech Changes
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Time to practice
Complete the reported sentences.
1. 'I'll send you a postcard.' He told us that he......................us a postcard.2. 'We've bought a new car.' They told me they...................a new car. 3. 'I don't speak German.' She said that she........................German. 4. 'You failed your art exam.' You said that we...............our art exam. 5. 'I can't drive.' He said he.................................... 6. 'You look nice.' He told me that I.............................nice. 7. 'We're going ice-skating.' They said they......................ice-skating.
Time to practice
Complete the reported sentences.
1. 'I'll send you a postcard.' He told us that he would send us a postcard.2. 'We've bought a new car.' They told me they had bought a new car. 3. 'I don't speak German.' She said that she didn't speak German. 4. 'You failed your art exam.' You said that we had failed our art exam. 5. 'I can't drive.' He said he couldn't drive. 6. 'You look nice.' He told me that I looked nice. 7. 'We're going ice-skating.' They said they were going ice-skating.
Speaking practice (4 parts)
PART I
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3rd Question
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
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Describe this picture
PART iI
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Compare these pictures
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Answer these questions
PART iIi
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1st Question
2nd Question
Speaking practice (4 parts)
1 minute to think and take notes
PART iv
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DOUBTS? // REVISION
Speaking practice (4 parts)
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Describe this picture
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Compare these pictures
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Speaking practice (4 parts)
Answer these questions
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1st Question
2nd Question
Speaking practice (4 parts)
1 minute to think and take notes
PART iv
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