INGLÉS II

GUÍA DE TEXTO

PROF. CARLOS RIVERA RODRÍGUEZ

 Índice

Índice ........................................................................................ 5
Introducción .............................................................................. 7
Objetivo general ....................................................................... 9

Unidad I: Plans for the future.

Objetivo particular ........................................................... 13

1 Structure for future going to ............................................ 15
1.2 Time expressions for future ............................................ 17
1.6 Project: Birthday party .................................................... 18
1.7 Irregular verbs ................................................................ 19
1.17 Simple future .................................................................. 27
1.30 Additional vocabulary ..................................................... 36
1.33 Object pronouns ............................................................. 39

Unidad II: Actions in the past.

Objetivo particular .......................................................... 43

2 Simple past tense ........................................................... 45
2.14 Prepositions of time ........................................................ 55
2.16 Time expressions ............................................................ 56
2.19 Make a project ................................................................. 57
2.20 Special usage notes (Additional vocabulary) .................. 58
2.32 Adverbs (Any-some) ........................................................ 68
2.35 Conjunctive adverbs ........................................................ 70

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Unidad III: Tell me what you were doing yesterday.

Objetivo particular .......................................................... 75

3 Past progressive tense ................................................... 77
3.9 Demostrative adjetives ................................................... 83
3.15 Prepositions of place ...................................................... 87
3.17 Additional vocabulary ..................................................... 88
3.19 Adjectives and adverbs .................................................. 91
3.26 Phrasal verbs ................................................................. 95
3.29 Reflexive pronouns ......................................................... 97
3.32 The modal auxiliary SHOULD ......................................... 99

Unidad IV: A bad day.

Objetivo particular ......................................................... 107

4 The adverbs WHILE and WHEN ................................... 109
4.15 Comparisons ................................................................. 119
4.20 Additional vocabulary .................................................... 122

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 INTRODUCCIÓN

Esta guía de estudio está dividida, como la primera edición,

en cuatro Unidades, en el cual encontrarás actividades que te
ayudarán a desarrollar las cuatro habilidades del lenguaje:
Comprensión de lectura, expresión de escritura y oral, así como
la habilidad de escuchar, dándote muchas oportunidades de
penetrar en el amplio mundo del Inglés como segunda lengua, y
el entendimiento de lecturas y de vocabularios nuevos a un mejor
nivel.

Ahora las lecturas están un poco más extensas, así podrás

familiarizarte con el idioma en diferentes campos de estudio.
Te recomiendo que no te limites en estas lecturas, escrituras, ni
las otras dos habilidades, además te sugiero que indagues más
en otros textos para que refuerces lo aprendido en este libro.
No te des por vencido, continúa echándole ganas y así obtendrás
el éxito que tú tanto anelas que es lograr comunicarte con otra
persona en el idioma Inglés.

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 Objetivo General

El estudiante empleará las cuatro habilidades de la

lengua inglesa usando funciones, estructuras gramaticales

y vocabulario con un nivel de complejidad básica, a través

de situaciones cotidianas en un ambiente de interés,

cooperación, respeto, tolerancia y autonomía.

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 UNIDA D I

“PLANS FOR THE FUTURE”

 Objetivo particular

El estudiante describirá planes y acciones a realizar

en el futuro, mediante el uso de la estructura gramatical “be

going to” y el uso de las cuatro habilidades comunicativas,

mostrando actitudes de interés y determinación.

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1 Structure for Future Going to.

Affirmative

I’m (I am)
You’re (You are)
He’s (He is)
She’s (She is) going to travel
It’ s (It is)
We’re (we are)
They ‘re (They are)

Example
I’m going to travel to Europe.
(Voy a viajar a Europa)

Interrogative

Am I
Is he, she, it going to travel?
Are you, we, they

Example:
Am I going to travel to Europe?
( ¿Voy a viajar a Europa? )

Negative

I’m not
He isn’t
She isn’t
It isn’t going to travel
You aren’t
We aren’t
They aren’t

Example:
I’m not going to travel to Europe
(No voy a viajar a Europa)
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1.1 Complete the following sentences with the
GOING TO form of the future tense, using the verbs
in parentheses. Use the two forms, full and
contracted form.

Example:
Ivan and Denis are going to visit (visit) you next weekend.
They `re going to visit you next weekend.

1.- Karina (eat) out today.

2.- I (leave) for London on Friday.

3.- My brother (wait) for her after the show.

4.- Carol and Juan (drive) to Kansas.

5.- Ramona (go) to Manzanillo on Vacation.

6.- You and Cesy (have) an English exam tomorrow.

7.- Rica (take) Barbi to a dance tonight.

8.- It (be) difficult to finish this career.

9.- Alejandra and Joel (study) to be lawyers.

10.- I think I (stay) home and match the game.

11.- They (start) their Job next month.

12.- Mayra (move) the plant to the front door.

13.- We (fix) the radio, I think It’s broken.

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1.2 Time expressions for future.

Today a este día Tomorrow a mañana

This week a esta semana Next week a la próxima semana
This month a este mes Next month a el próximo mes
This year a este año Next year a el próximo año
This weekend a este fin de semana Next time a la próxima vez
Tonight a esta noche Next vacation a las próximas Vacaciones

1.3 Complete the questions about the conversation.

Use is, are, going to

1.- you appear on the TV show?

2.- the reporters be at home taking photos?
3.- Who be my partner in this exercise?
4.- What time Ivan see Andrea?
5.- we play tennis tomorrow?

1.4 Answer these questions on your own.

Example:
What are you going to do on Saturday night?
I’m going to watch the game Atlas vs Chivas

1.- What are you going to do tonight?

2.- What are you going to do on vacation?

3.- What are you going to do next sunday?

4.- What are you going to do this weekend?

5.- What are you going to do on December 24 th?

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1. Read the dialog and underline the correct answer.
Ivan: Are you going to come to the airport, Nancy?
Nancy: No, I’m not. It’s my friend Laura’s birthday. There’s going to
be a nice party. I’m going to check if the dresses are all right,
because I made them.
Ivan: Which dresses?
Nancy: My friend is going to dance five different dances at the party.
I made the shirts for the dancers, too. She’s going to have.
a cake with four levels and her parents are going to take her
to Cancún after the party.
Ivan. Ok, what a nice party! Aren’t you going, Dulce?
Dulce: Well, I’m going to go with you to the airport
first.
Ivan: That’s Ok. I’m going to meet some people
from Atlas team there. so don’t worry.

1.- Ivan is going to the airport. True False

2.- Nancy isn’t going to go with Ivan. True False
3.- Dulce is going to go to Cancún. True False
4.- Ivan is going to go to Laura’s party True False

1. Project: Birthday party

• Work in groups of three

• Imagine you are going to organize a birthday party for a friend.
• Decide where the party is going to be, what you’re going to do, etc.
• Finally present your plans to the students in your class.

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1. Irregular Verbs.

Present Past Past Participle Spanish

Be was-were been a ser o estar

Beat beat beaten a derrotar
Become became become a volverse, convertirse
Begin began begun a comenzar
Bite bit bitten a morder
Blow blew blown a soplar
Break broke broken a quebrar
Build built built a construir
Buy bought bought a comprar
Choose chose chosen a escoger
Come came come a venir
Do did done a hacer
Drink drank drunk a tomar, beber
Drive drove driven a manejar
Eat ate eaten a comer
Fly flew flown a volar
Forget forgot forgotten a olvidar
Give gave given a dar
Go went gone a ir
Grow grew grown a crecer
Have had had a tener
Hear heard heard a oir
Hit hit hit a golpear
Know knew known a saber, conocer
Learn learnt learnt a aprender
Leave left left a dejar, salir
Lend lent lent a prestar
Let let let a permitir
Lie lay lain a mentir
Lose lost lost a perder
Make made made a hacer
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Present Past Past Participle Spanish

Meet met met a encontrar, conocer

Pay paid paid a pagar
Put put put a poner
Read read read a leer
Ride rode ridden a montar, pasear
Ring rang rung a timbrar
Run ran run a correr
Say said said a decir
See saw seen a ver
Sell sold sold a vender
Send sent sent a enviar
Shake shook shaken a sacudir
Shoot shot shot a disparar
Sing sang sung a cantar
Sit sat sat a sentarse
Sleep slept slept a dormir
Speak spoke spoken a hablar
Spend spent spent a gastar
Steal stole stolen a robar
Swear swore sworn a jurar
Swim swam swum a nadar
Take took taken a tomar, llevar
Teach taught taught a enseñar
Tell told told a decir, comentar
Think thought thought a pensar
Throw threw thrown a lanzar, arrojar
Understand understood understood a entender
Wake up woke up waken up a despertar
Wear wore worn a usar, traer puesto
Win won won a ganar
Write wrote written a escribir
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1.8 Read the text and answer the questions
There’s a lot of mail this morning. Denis is going to be
very busy today. He’s going to make three or four trips to
the mail office. He’s going to take the packages first. It’s
going to take three trips for all the packages. He’s also
going to buy stamps.
The secretaries are going to finish the letters in the
afternoon. Then Denis is going to put them in the mail.
He isn’t going to finish his work until seven or seven-
thirty. He isn’t very happy. He’s going to be late for
school. He’s going to miss half his Natural Science class.

Questions

1.- Is there a lot of mail this morning?

2.- Is Denis going to be busy today?

3.- How many trips to the mail office is he going to make?

4.- What’s he going to take first?

5.- How many trips is it going to take for all the packages?

6.- What else is Denis going to do?

7.- When are the secretaries going to finish the letters?

8.- Is Denis going to finish his work at three o’clock?

9.- Is he happy now?

10.- How much of his Natural Science class is he going to miss?

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1.9 Change to the going to. Change every day for
tomorrow.
Example:

They swim every day. They’re going to swim tomorrow

1.- Karina eats hamburgers every day.

2.- Dulce makes coffe every day.

3.- We take the bus every day.

4.- Ivan and Denis study in the library every day.

5.- Nancy attends her English class every day.

1.10 Change to questions and answer them.

Example:

They’re going to play in the park.

Are they going to play in the park? Yes, they are

1.- Daniel is going to visit his parents in Monterrey.

? No,
2.- You’re going to wear a hat for the picnic.
? Yes,
3.- It’s going to be cold tomorrow.
? Yes,
4.- I’m going to eat pozole in the party.
? No,
5.-Carlos is going to study Italian at the University.
? No,
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1.11 What’s Karina going to give her family?

Karina is looking for gifts for her family.

Here’s what she’s going to give them.

Example:

Her uncle Ruben loves sports.

She’s going to give him a tennis racket.

1.- Her sister Aide likes to read.

2.- Her nephews Estibaliz and Uriel like to watch cartoons.

3.- Her niece Mayra likes to listen to music.

4.- Her son Denis is never on time to school.

5.- Her grandfather loves jewls.

6.- Her daughter loves to travel.

7.- Her cousins like pets.

8.- Her husband loves to go to the mountains.

9.- Her aunt Toyita likes to go to church.

10.- Her mother-in-law likes to go dancing.

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1.12 Complete the dialog with the correct verb.

Come – visit –bake – stay

Nancy: Do you remember Ivan, my grandson?

Dulce: Yes, sure I do.
Nancy: He’s going to us in the independence Day.
Dulce: That’s nice. Is he going to on his own?
Nancy: Yes, he is. And then his cousin, Tere, is going to Join us.
Dulce: I don’t think I’ve met her. Are they going to long?
Nancy: No, they aren’t, Unfortunately. Just two days.
Dulce: How old is Ivan now?
Nancy: He’s seventeen…I believe.
Dulce: Are you going to one of your orange pies?
Nancy: Of course I am ! Ivan loves my orange pies!

1.13 Relate each question with the correct answer.

1.- Hey, Denis, are you going to fly to N.Y. a. Yes, they are

2.- Is Elba going to go with you? b. Yes I am

3.- Are Carlos and Karina going to go with you? c. Yes, she is

4.- Are they going to stay in Chicago on vacation? d. No, they aren’t

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1.14 Look up the example, and substitute the sentences
from future going to to simple past.

Example:

A: Are you going to cook pizza next week?

B: No, I’m not. I cooked pizza last month.

1.- Are you going to study french this month?

2.- Are you going to watch the soccer game next time?

3.- Are you going to drink milk tonight?

4.- Is Denis going to buy some school ítems next week?

5.- Is Ruben going to have soup for lunch this afternoon?

6.- Are Palmira and Dulce going to play volleyball this Sunday?

7.- Are they going to plant a tree in front of their house this year?

8.- Is Ramona going to clean her grocery store today?

9.- Are you and Ivan going to travel to California next holiday?

10.- Are you going to pass English I this week?

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1.1 Look at what Denis is going to do next weekend and
write sentences.
Saturday Sunday
Play soccer go to church
Study mathematics wake up a little late
Wash his dad’s car clean his bedroom
Help his mom do his homework

1.- On Saturday, he’s going to play soccer.

2.- He’s …
3.- He’s …
4.- He’s …

1.- On Sunday, he’s going to go to church.

2.- He’s …
3.- He’s …
4.- He’s …

1.1 Write ten sentences about what you are and are not
going to do this month.
Example:

I’m going to paint my house. I’m not going to paint the car.
1.- 1.-
2.- 2.-
3.- 3.-
4.- 4.-
5.- 5.-
6.- 6.-
7.- 7.-
8.- 8.-
9.- 9.-
10.- 10.-
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1.1 Simple Future

Affirmative Interrogative

I I
You you
He he
She Will play Will she play?
It It
We we
They they

Negative Abbreviation

I I Will You will

You I’ll you’ll
He
She Will not (won’t) play. He Will she will
It He’ll she’ll
We
They We Will they will
We’ll they’ll

Example:

They will play tennis next week. a Ellos jugarán tenis la próxima semana

Will they play tennis next week? a ¿Jugarán ellos tenis la próxima semana?
Yes, they will

They will not (won’t) play basketball next week. a Ellos no jugarán basketball
la próxima semana

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1.18 Complete the following sentences with the simple
future tense and the verbs in parentheses. Use the
contracted form, too.

Example:

Denis Will call (call) Henry tomorrow morning.

He’ll call Henry tomorrow morning.

1.- Ruben and Nancy (see) us in the afternoon.

2.- You (give) me that money tonight.

3.- Jose (help) Aide with that homework.

4.- Estibaliz (clean) the house in this moment.

5.- Ramona (close) the store in a few minutes.

6.-Karina (find) the notebook you need.

7.-We (spend) too much Money over there.

8.- Carlos (do) well that Job.

9.-Raul and Rosy (pay) the rent next week.

10.- Teacher Campa (learn) Russian in that school.

11.- Gil (remain) in “La Apostolica” for all his life.

12.- Salvador (arrive) on time for the meeting.

13.- Cesar and Victor (finish) the exams next Thursday.

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1.19 Read the conversation between Karina and Aide,
then answer the questions below.

Karina: My plane arrives at the airport in Guadalajara City on Sunday

morning at 10:30
Aide: Ok, I’ll be there. Later we’ll take the subway to the bus station.
Karina: What time is the bus for Puerto Vallarta?
Aide: Let me see… there are buses at 11:00 and 12:30. We can’t get
at 11:00. But we will have a lot of time to get the 12:30 bus.
Karina: What time will we get to Puerto Vallarta?
Aide: About 9:30 p.m. We can check in the hotel, and later we will
have, the supper.
Karina: Puerto Vallarta, there we go!
Aide: And Karina – don’t forget to bring your video camera!
Karina: No, I will not, I promise!

Questions

1.- Will Aide be at the airport?

2.- Will Aide and Karina go to the train station?

3.- Will Aide take the 11:00 bus?

4.- Will they get to Puerto Vallarta at noon?

5.- Will they have the supper in Guadalajara City?

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1.20 Extra activity. Circle the Word that doesn’t belong to
the group and give an explanation.

Example:

Refrigerador sink stove TV

The TV because it is not in the kitchen.

1.- German English Modern Japanese

2.- brother friend uncle aunt

3.- Jazz pop Rock Flute

4.- Phone ruler globe scissors

5.- lion cat jaguar elephant

6.- train ship building bus

7.- rice water beer wine

8.- apple cucumber grape strawberry

9.- Manhathan California Dallas Chicago

10.- lungs finger head elbow

11.- vest belt brown cap

12.-tenth eleven twelve twenty

13.- win will write wake

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1.21 Write the number of each question next to the
correct answer.

1.- Will I need to show my Visa when I change a lot of money?

2.- My plane gets in very late at night. Will there be taxis when I arrive?
3.- I want to send some souvenirs to my family. When will they get there?
4.- I want to go to the mountains. Will I need special shoes?
5.- I want to play basketball when I’m there. Will you lend me your ball?
6.- Will I need to buy a protector for the sun?
7.- I want to buy some CD’S for my radio. Do you know record shops?

Don’t worry. We’ll pick you up at the airport

I don’t know. Maybe they’ll arrive in two weeks.
Sure. We’ll take you to Mr. CD’S music.
Yes, you will. Remember the sun is so strong at the beach.
Yeah! You can take mine.
Yes, I guess you’ll need it
Yes, You will need special boots.

1.22 Put the words in order to make sentences.

Example:

on / play / going / Karina / to / Thursday / ? / is / volleyball

Is Karina going to play volleyball on Thursday?

1.- We / stay / with / are / uncles / ? / going / our / to

2.- going / the / Denis / painting / to / contest / enter / isn’t

3.- car / they / buy / going / this / aren’t / to

4.- in / next / are / to / friends / USA /study / my / ? / year / going

5.- to / going / Martha’s / to / wedding / they / are / go

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1.23 Use “Will” to write ten sentences about your family’s
future plans.

Example:

My father Will sell his old house next month.

1.-
2.-
3.-
4.-
5.-
6.-
7.-
8.-
9.-
10.-

1.24 Complete the sentences using “GOING TO” plus

the verb TO BE.

Example:

Ivan is going to do his homework tonight

1.- I study French when I finish my high school.

2.- Dulce and Nancy visit their aunt Margarita?

3.- Elba have a picnic on Saturday morning.

4.- You swim in the pool when you go to Acapulco?

5.- We paint our car in blue color.

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1.2 A friend of yours is planning to go on holiday. You
ask her about her plans. Use the vocabulary
in parentheses to make your questions.

1.- (where / go) where are you going? France

2.- (How long/ stay) ? Four days
3.- (when / go) ? Next Monday
4.- (go / along) ? Yes, I think so
5.- (travel / by plane) ? No, by car
6.- (where / stay) ? In a Bungalow

1.2 Complete the sentences with the auxiliary “WILL”

and one of the verbs

COME – GET – BE – PASS – LOOK - MEET – LIKE - BE

Example:
Don’t worry about the exam. I think you Will pass it

1.- Why don’t you try on this sweater? It nice on you.

2.- They must meet Denis sometime. I think they him.
3.- It’s raining. Don’t go to the bank. You wet the whole body.
4.- Mike has invited me to the party. He ofended if I don’t go.
5.- Bye. I expect we again before long time.
6.- Ivan invited Lupita to the movies but he doesn’t think she
7.- They wonder where they 10 years from now.
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1.27 Use the verb “TO BE GOING TO” to complete the
sentences.

Example:

A: This letter is in German, and I don’t speak a Word of German. Can

you help me?

B: OK. I (translate) am going to translate it for you.

1.- A: Do you think you can go shopping with me? I (go)

to the mall tomorrow morning.
B: No problem. What time do you want I pass for you?

2.- A: This light doesn’t work. The bulb is perhaps burned out.
Where can my father find the new bulbs?
B: He (get) one for you

3.- A: It’s hot in the apartment.

B: I agree with it. I (turn) the air – conditioning on.

4.- A: Why does the student have the eraser in his hands?
B: The teacher (erase) the blackboard.

5.- A: Do you mind if I close the window? My mom (write)

a letter for her sister, and it’s too windy outside.
B: No, you can close it if you want.

6.- A: Oh, my god! The baby has spilled ice on my pants.

B: Wait a minute. I (get) a clean cloth for you.

7.- A: Who finished the exam? Karina (hand) them in to

The teacher, so please hurry up.
B: I did it. Here it is.

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1.28 Choose the right answer.

Example:
Karina: (1) C are you going to do this month?
Elba: Well, I (2) see a movie on Monday, about you?
Karina: Well, I’d like to go out midnight.
Elba: (3) are you going?
Karina: My friends and I (4) going to the bowling.
Elba: Are you sure?. I would like to go but…
Karina: Why don’t you come with us? We (5) have
supper we have fun
Elba: Could I tell my brother to come along?
Karina: OK! Tell him (6) have a very good time
with everybody.

1.- a) where b) who c what

2.- a) am going to b) is going to c) are going to
3.- a) why b) where c) when
4.- a) is b) are c) am
5.- a) is going to b) going to c) are going to
6.- a) we’re going to b) he’s going to c) she’s going to

1.2 Complete the sentences from the box.

to – how long – is going to – isn’t – are going to – are – going – aren’t

Example:
1.- How long are Ivan and Denis going to stay in California?
2.- When is Mayra to visit them one more time?
3.- What time your friends going to play?
4.- Denis call me tomorrow.
5.- Ivan thinks he’s going buy a new computer.
6.- Palmira going to arrive tonight. She has a terrible flu.
7.-Carlos and Karina going to arrive on time. They have
a lot of work to do.
8.- Pope Benedicto and the president of Brazil to have
reunion after the mass.
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1.30 Additional Vocabulary

Places to go a Lugares para pasear

1.- zoo a zoológico 11.- county fair a feria del condado

2.- animals a animales 12.- swap meet a bazar, baratillo
3.- zookeeper a encargado del zoológico 13.- booth a quiosco
4.-greenhouse a invernadero 14.- stadium a estadio
5.- gardener a jardinero 15.- ball field a campo de béisbol
6.- art museum a museo de arte 16.- tennis court a cancha de tenis
7.- painting a pintura, cuadro 17.- theater a teatro
8.-sculpture a escultura 18.- restaurant a restaurant
9.- the movies a el cine 19.- amusement park a parque de diversiones
10.- roller coaster a montaña rusa 20.- grocery store a tienda de abarrotes

Team Sports a Deportes de Equipo

1.- score a puntuación

2.- coach a entrenador
3.- team a equipo
4.- fan a fanático
5.- player a jugador
6.- oficial / referee a árbitro
7.- basketball court a cancha de baloncesto
8.- basketball a baloncesto
9.- baseball a béisbol
10.- softball a sóftbol
11.- football a fútbol americano
12.-soccer a balompié
13.- ice hockey a hockey sobre hielo
14.- volleyball a voleibol
15.- water polo a polo acuático
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Individual Sports a Deportes Individuales

1.- archery a tiro al arco

2.- billiards / pool a billar
3.- bowling a boliche
4.- cycling a ciclismo
5.- fencing a esgrima
6.- golf a golf
7.- gymnastics a gimnasia
8.- skating a patinaje sobre ruedas
9.- martial arts a artes marciales
10.- racquetball a juego de raqueta
11.- skateboarding a deporte de patineta
12.- ping – pong a tenis de mesa
13.- tennis a tenis
14.- weightlifting a levantamiento de pesas
15.- wrestling a lucha libre
16.- track and field a atletismo
17.- horse racing a hipismo

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1.31 Put the numbers 1 – 10 to form the conversation
Example:
1 Walter: Good afternoon. May I take your order?
Ivan: Nothing, thank you. I’m not too hungry. Just an orange juice, please.
Walter: Something to drink?
Walter: Immediately.
Ivan: May I have the bill, please?
Karina: I’ll have milk, please.
Karina: Yes, please. I Will have the yogurt to start.
Walter: And… for you mister?
Walter: Ok, here you are. Please pay the cashier.
Karina : Thank you very much.

1.32 Put the next words in order for making phrases

or sentences.
Example:
Will / come / Freddy / they / with
They Will come with Freddy

1.- train / not / go / by / you / Will

2.- shopping / Will / you / ? / go / tomorrow

3.- Will / week / practice / we / next

4.- meet / they / lot / Will / a / people / of / there

5.- family / Will / presents / ? / I / for / buy / my

6.- travel / president / Will / ship / by / the

7.- eat / Will / Denis / light / not / food / ? /

8.- Carlos / Will / pool / the / swim / ? / in

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1.33 Object Pronouns

Object pronouns are commonly used as direct object, objects of preposi-

tions, and indirect objects.

Personal pronouns Object pronouns

I a yo Me a a mí, para mí
You a tú, ustedes You a a ti, para ti
He a él Him a a él, para él
She a ella Her a a ella, para ella
It a éste, ello It a a éste, para éste
We a nosotros Us a a nosotros, para nosotros
They a estos, ellos Them a a ellos, para ellos
Example:
You often see them after work
( Tú a menudo los ves (a ellos) después del trabajo)

1.34 Substitute the right object pronoun for the

underlined Word.
Example:
David sees Mr. Rivera during lunch break every afternoon.
David sees him during lunch break every afternoon.

1.- You sit near Karina and Elba in class.

2.- Denis sometimes goes to the movies with his friend Karla.

3.- Nancy saw Ivan and me after the party.

4.- That bike belongs to Daniela.

5.- I Will give the food to the dog.

6.- They also sit directly behind Jose

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 UNIDA D I I

“ACTIONS IN THE PAST”

 Objetivo particular

El alumno describirá información acerca de eventos que

tuvieron lugar en el pasado, mediante el uso de la estructura

del pasado simple y las cuatro habilidades comunicativas con

disposición e interés.

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2 Simple Past Tense

Regular Verbs:

Add – ed to the base form: Walk + ed = Walked

Verbs ending in e take – d: arrive + d = arrived
Verbs ending in consonant + y take – ied: cry = cried

Irregular Verbs:

A lot of verbs in English have irregular past tenses. Most of the time,
you have to memorize them . Here are three of the forms they are.

Present Past Past participle

Cut cut cut a cortar (first form)
Think thought thought a pensar (second form)
Fly flew flown a volar (third form)

AFFIRMATIVE

I a passed English II last Saturday.

You a played basketball with my friends.
He a saved some money for the future.
She a closed the store about 11:30.
It a brought the cake yesterday morning.
We a drew a big elephant on my notebook.
You a flew to Canada last vacation.
They a wrote a letter for their parents.

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 NEGATIVE

I pass English II last Saturday

You Play basketball with my friends
He save some money for the future
She did not close the store about 11:30
It (didn’t) bring the cake yesterday morning
We draw a big elephant on my notebook
You fly to Canada last vacation
They write a letter for their parents

INTERROGATIVE

I pass English II last Saturday?

You play basketball with my friends?
He save some money for the future?
She close the store about 11:30?
Did It bring the cake yesterday morning?
We draw a big elephant on my notebook?
You fly to Canada last vacation?
They write a letter for their parents?

SHORT ANSWERS Note:

The verbs in affirmative
I I go in PAST TENSE, but
You You the verbs in interrogative
He He and negative go in
Yes, She did No, She didn’t PRESENT TENSE. Put
It It so much attention in
We We these tips. OK?
You You Also, take the verbs with
They They you from book 1.

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2.1 put the verbs in past tense from the parentheses.
(affirmative)
Example:
The police caught the thief after he robbed the bank (catch)

1.- Denis and Ivan the sentences on their notebooks. (write)

2.- Karina to bring her homework to the teacher. (forget)
3.- Mr. Rivera an hour later. (arrive)
4.- Manuel and Lulu all the nurse’s questions. (answer)
5.- Daniela some errors in her letter. (make)
6.- Nancy and Paco for Carlos for about one hour. (wait)
7.- Teacher Campa to his guitar lessons yesterday. (go)
8.- Students at Azteca University to learn English easily. (try)
9.- Teacher Miguel to take a week vacation in Manzanillo (plan)
10.- When I was a boy I three languages. (speak)

2.2 Change the following sentences to Interrogative

and answer Yes / No.
Example:

Mayra lived in Washington, D.C. for ten years.

Did she live in Washington, D.C. for ten years? Yes, she did

1.- Elba and Joel passed all their exams last period.
Yes,
2.- Don Ruben felt much better after his operation.
No,
3.- My mom gave me three presents for my birthday.
Yes,
4.- Carlos and Karina came to the party together.
Yes,
5.- Aide moved to Tlajomulco last month.
No,
6.- Uriel flew to Kansas City with his dad Jose.
No,
7.- I went to the stadium to watch Chivas vs Atlas
Yes,
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2.3 Read the text and translate it to Spanish.

Robbie Williams (Robert Peter Williams) was

born on February 13th, 1974 in Staffordshire,
England. His pop singer career started with
the hit boy band TAKE THAT. The band was
formed in 1990 and had 8 number 1 singles
the United Kingdom. However, Williams’
roguish qualities apparently led to conflict with
his fellow band members and his management. After Williams left the band
in 1995, the final TAKE THAT album “Nobody Else” was re-issued in some
markets excluding songs where Robbie Williams was the lead vocalist.
Alter leaving TAKE THAT, Williams immersed himself in the Rock and Roll
lifestyle. He had a few mishaps and his battle against drug and alcohol
addiction, during which he put on nearly 40 pounds (18 kg), was highly
publicized. At the time, the British media speculated that Williams would
not be a success as a solo singer, yet he proved them wrong. Since then,
he released 10 albums more and several songs reached the hits charts in
the United Kingdom.
“Taken from wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.”

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2.4 Complete the verb chart.

PRESENT PAST

Rest Rested
Signed
Win
Shook
Say
Stole
Watch
Sold
Explode
Ate
Advise
Swore
Worry
Wrote

2.5 Write sentences with the verbs given in past tense.

Example:
(swim) Daniel swam in the pool yesterday.

1.- (learn)
2.- (go)
3.- (sing)
4.- (read)
5.- (sweep)
6.- (copy)
7.- (finish)
8.- (call)
9.- (promise)
10.- (paint)
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2. Match the questions with the correct answer.

1.- Did Dulce go the park? No, I didn’t. I ate soup.

2.- Did you do your exercises? No, he didn’t. He bought a shirt.
3.- Did you see “La niñera”? No, they didn’t. They had an ice cream.
4.- Did he buy a pair of shoes? No, she didn’t. She went to the cinema.
5.- Did they have an apple pie? No, I didn’t. I did my french task.
6.- Did you eat french fries? No, we didn’t. We saw “Lost”

2.7 Read the sentences and put a check ( ), only if you

know they are true.

Example:

Ivan had too much homework last week.

1.- Teacher Carlos gave you a very good grade.

2.- I went to the movies yesterday.
3.- I didn’t go out on Saturday morning.
4.- You passed the last exam.
5.- Mathematics was an easy subject.
6.- You didn’t work last week.
7.- My father paid me the school when I was a boy.
8.- Last President gave us a good hope.
9.- You didn’t understand anything of the chemistry exam.
10.- I painted my house last vacation.
11.- I watched the news on Televisa last night.
12.- You didn’t eat chicken this morning.
13.- You bought a used car this year.
14.- We went to the bank last Friday.
15.- You didn’t do the exam programmed on Thursday.
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2.8 Write ten sentences about what your family did.

Example:
(Last vacation) My aunt Chata went to Las Vegas last vacation.

1.- (yesterday)
2.- (last night)
3.- (this morning)
4.- (this weekend)
5.- (last month)
6.- (three weeks ago)
7.- (last christmas)
8.- (last Saturday)
9.- (this Monday)
10.- (last birthday)

2. Order the sentences.

Example:
to / you / Saturday /your / went / the / with / uncle / park /on.
You went to the park with your uncle on Saturday.

1.- to / on / they / cook / helped / dinner / suday

2.- we / Monday / watch / on / afternoon / didn’t / TV

3.- her / on / volleyball / cousins / Friday / Nancy / morning / played / with

4.- a / our / pants / bought / dad / us / pair / of

5.- tacos / I / on / night / didn’t / Saturday / eat

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2.10 change the following statements to negative in
simple past.

Example:
They went to the bank this morning.
They didn’t go to the bank this morning.

1.- Denis stayed at his grandma´s house last night.

2.- Karina cooked a delicious meal yesterday.

3.- Ivan helped his father to paint the house.

4.- Dulce and Nancy watched a good movie at Cinepolis.

5.- Carlos wrote a beautiful poem to his girlfriend.

6.- Uriel lived in “La Provincia” when he was a child.

7.- Estibaliz finished her homework quickly.

8.- Palmira and Daniel bought a refrigerator for their mom.

9.- I cried because I failed English II.

10.- Teacher Raul had a good opportunity to work at “La Normal”

11.- My father ate Birria at the party last night.

12.- You copied to your classmate on the exam.

13.- President Bush fought against Iraq in his administration.

14.- Don Ruben stopped working as a truck driver twenty years ago.
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2.11 Read the conversation with a classmate and answer
the questions.

Karina: My family and I want to go to Chichen – it – za. You went there

last month, didn’t you?
Carlos: Yes, we did. In January
Karina: Did you go there by train?
Carlos: No, we didn’t. We took a bus to Merida. We got to Chichen
– it – za at night.
Karina: How long did you stay there?
Carlos: We stayed there for four days, but we didn’t see anything.
There are a lot of things to see! I like the big pyramids.
We went to many temples and sea shores.
Karina: What did you do in the morning?
Carlos: We ate tradicional food, like: rice, beans and corn. I am
serious it was fantastic.

Questions:

1.- Where did Carlos go?

2.- When did he go?

3.- How long did he stay there?

4.- How did he go (train, plane, bus, car)?

5.- What did he do?

6.- What did he eat?

7.- What did he like?

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2.12 Complete the conversation with the auxiliaries
(did – didn’t)
So, Karina, you go out Yes, I
With Denis Yesterday?
Ok! you have a great time? No, I .He took me to a
Soccer game!
A soccer game? you enjoy it
No, I .I didn’t like soccer

Well, you go somewhere Yes, .We went to eat an ice-cream

when you got out of the game?

Oh, yeah! and you eat anything else?

Yes, we We ate french fries

he take you home at night? Yes, he .He’s very polite.

2.13 Write (where – what – who) to form questions.

Based on the answers.
Example:
Where did she go? She went to Alabama.
1.- ? She wore a white blouse.
2.- ? We saw Shakira
3.- ? I drank two cups of wine.
4.- ? They won the Grammy for best singer.

5.- ? I sat next to Maddona.

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2.14 Prepositions of time

(AT, ON, IN)

We use: AT for the time of day:
at 5 o’clock a a las 5:00
at 9:45 a a las 9:45
at night a por la noche
We use: ON for days and dates
on Monday / Mondays a el Lunes / Los Lunes
on November 3,1965 a el 3 de Noviembre de 1965
on Christmas time a en la época navideña
We use: IN for longer periods (years, months, seasons of the year)
In December a en Diciembre
In the summer a en el Verano
In 1985 a en 1985
In the 14th century a en el siglo XIV

2.15 Complete the sentences with (AT, ON, IN)

Example:
Leonardo Da Vinci was born in Italy IN the XV century.

1.- You haven’t seen Jane for two days. Last time you saw her was
Wednesday
2.- Columbus discovered America 1492.
3.- I was born August 27.
4.- Ivan likes traveling night.
5.- Their car will be ready three hours.
6.- We play tennis 11:35.
7.- Tell Mark I’ll be ready a moment.
8.- We celebrate Christmas December.
9.- We study English Saturday only.
10.- Sundays, we usually go to mass.

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2.1 Time expressions

Today a hoy Tonight a esta noche

Yesterday a ayer Last time a la vez pasada
Ago a hace Last week a la semana pasada
Now a ahora Last month a el mes pasado
This morning a esta mañana Last year a el año pasado
This noon a esta tarde(medio día) Tomorrow a mañana
This afternoon a esta tarde Next week a la próxima semana
This evening a esta noche Next year a el próximo año

2.1 Put the number to order the dialogue.

Example:

What did you do, Elba?

Did you do anything on Saturday?
How was your weekend, Denis?
It was great! On Saturday, I played basketball and went to the
movies.
On Friday, I cleaned the kitchen and studied for the exam.
No, I didn’t! It wasn’t an exciting weekend.
It is Ok!

2.18 Complete the box with your classmate’s information.

Did you…? Yes No

go to the park
clean the yard
play the guitar
watch the news
study English
sweep the street
drive a car
work this morning



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2.1 Make a project

Write a travel article!

Great Vacations

Great Vacations magazine is an article about a lot exciting places. Write an

article of a good vacation you went on. You can use drawings, pictures or
something to show your [Link] have to incluye this information:
• Where did you go? * Who did you go with? * How was it?
• What did you do? * What did you think about the thing you did?

Example:
California is really a beautiful state

I went to California on my vacation. I visited Los Angeles, San Diego and

San Francisco. They are interesting cities! I went there with my friends and
my brother Ivan. It was really beautiful. It was fantastic! The weather was
cool and cloudy. The beaches were a little crowed. We went swimming
at the beach, and we visited the big zoo in San Diego. We went to the
Golden Gate in San Francisco. We took some pictures in the stadium of
Los Dodgers, we watched a basball game. It was marvelous.



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2.20 Special Usage Notes (Additional Vocabulary)

Advice / advise a consejo / aconsejar

Advice is a noun, advise is a verb
The professor advised us to study medicine
I’m sure I’m going to follow your advice.

As far as / untill a hasta / hasta

as far as refers to distance; until refers to time.
Denis walked as far as the school, and stayed there for one hour.
I said I can stay here until 12:30

Beat / Win a derrotar / ganar

Beat (teams or opponents); win (Games)
Ivan beats his friends when they play basketball
Carlos won the contest in literature.

Do / Make a hacer / hacer

They are not differences between these verbs, they are used in
either way, they are idiomatic expressions. You have to memorize their
uses.

Yesterday I made my bed. I do my homework every day.

I do my exercises after school. I make phone calls because I’m a
secretary
I make mistakes when I do examinations, I do the dishes after eating.

In / Into a en, dentro de / en, dentro de

In a position of a certain place. Into action toward a certain point
There was little coffee in the cup.
I drive into the tunnel every day.

Rob / Steal a Robar / robar

Steal on object, rob a person or big places.
Mayra stole a watch. Uriel robbed a supermarket.
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2.21 Underline the correct vocabulary of the special
usages.

Example:
Karina and Carlos drove the car (Until / as far as) downtown.

1.- Denis hopes he doesn’t (make / do) any kind of mistakes on exams.

2.- What do you (advise / advice) them to do?

3.- My brother generally (wins / beats) me when we play volleyball.

4.- Last week somebody (stole / robbed) my wallet.

5.- The letters were already (into / in) the first drawer.

6.- Who (makes / does) the dishes when you visit a friend or relative?

7.- I don’t have permission to be late, so I play (unitil / as far as) 9:00 p. m.

8.- Milan (won / beat ) the championship in Greece Versus Liverpool.

9.- Did anybody (steal / rob) your grocery store yesterday?

10.- I (advise / advice) my students to study hard.

11.- My wife (made / did) a delicious cake last night.

12.- The Pope Benedit the XVI walked (until / as far as) the cathedral.

13.- You (won / beat) Aide when you played chess.

14.- Don’t walk (in / into) the room, I think it is wet.

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2.22 Complete the sentences with the following words.

Do – Play – Go –Your – To – The

1.- A: Did Ivan to the park?

B: Yes, he did.
2.- A: Did you visit father?
B: No, I didn’t.
3.- A: Did they soccer?
B: Yes, they did.
4.- A: Did your friends go to cinema?
B: No, they didn’t
5.- A: Did Karina her activities?
B: Yes, she did
6.- A: Did he go Kansas City?
B: No, he didn’t

2.23 Invent a whole sentence with the expressions given.

(simple past)
Example:
(get up early / yesterday morning)
My brother Denis got up early yesterday morning.

1.- (swim / last vacation)

2.- (buy some clothes / last month)

3.- (see a plane show / three days ago)

4.- (Write a letter / this week)

5.- (read Harry Potter / last year)

6.- (eat birria for dinner / last party)

7.- (take a Picture / last night)

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2.24 Read Denis’ vacation. Complete with correct form
of the verbs. Then answer the questions.

Dear Andrea,
Hello from Dallas! The climate here is really cool and cloudy!
We are visiting my mom’s friend now, but we (go) to
The stadium to watch a football game last week. Yesterday I
(get up) too late, (play) basketball with
my friends and then (swim) at night

Today I (eat) some tacos at a restaurant and (write)

some letters to my friend Joel. I (have) dinner at
Jessie’s café. The food (be) very good! of course I sleep
five or six hours every day. Why? You know it’s vacation!
Denis.

Questions

1.- Where did Denis go on vacation?

2.- How was the weather?

3.- Where did Denis go to watch a football game?

4.- What did he do at night after he played basket?

5.- Where did he have dinner?

6.- How many hours does he sleep every day?

7.- To whom did Denis write some letters?

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2.25 Circle the past tense forms of twenty – five verbs.
They can be found like this , , .

A W E N T B C F D T H R E W E M F G
B C A U G H T E H I N E G A N J E K
G L L M H N O L A P Q T X U C V D T
R M E Y Z U A T B W R C E D R A N K
E N M W L S N K J Y O S U H W G F S
W O P R F L E G T R S K D T C S B T
Q P H A I E J U V T K F E R T P A O
L R M N O P Q C H O S E O N M O L O
A O A S U T L W V O W D G H I K J D
I D Y N Z A E D F K S X Y Z A E B C
D E C D G E F G H W A S I S A W J K
H E L D L M T N O P T Q W R O T E R
S T G W H X I T H O U G H T Y A C E
U V J T O R E K L N M B P U T Z D F

Example:

1.- BE a WAS 16.- SIT

2.- CATCH 17.- SLEEP
3.- DRINK 18.- SPEAK
4.- FEED 19.- STAND
5.- FEEL 20.- TAKE
6.- GROW 21.- TEAR
7.- HANG 22.- THINK
8.- LAY 23.- THROW
9.- LEAVE 24.- WAKE
10.- MEET 25.- WRITE
11.- PUT
12.- RIDE
13.- RING
14.- RUN
15.- SEE
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2.26 Change the following sentences to interrogative
and give a possible answer. In simple past.

Example:
Denis went swimming this morning.
Did he go swimming this morning? No, he didn’t

1.- Karina ate a hot - dog for breakfast.

? Yes,
2.- You learned too much from your mom.
? Yes,
3.- Dulce built a new apartment in Loma Dorada.
? No,
4.- Aide and Estibaliz wrote a poem for their dad.
? No,
5.- Ivan saw the dentist last week.
? Yes,
6.- Carlos had some problems with his brother.
? No,
7.- Teacher Raul studied some lessons of his career.
? Yes,

2.27 Change to interrogative starting with the question

word in parentheses.

Example:
Rica and Barbi stayed at a motel. (where)
Where did Rica and Barbi stay?
1.- Nahomi drank some milk. (what)

2.- Cesy left her bike in the street. (where)

3.- Norma and Luis went to Manzanillo by car. (How)

4.- Alfredo ate soup for lunch yesterday. (what)

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2.28 Read the text and answer the questions below.

The summer vacation began in July and ended in October.

All the students came back to school last Monday. Denis spent
the summer in Acapulco. He didn’t find a Job, but he helped his
dad build a boat. Ivan warked at a pharmacy during the summer.
He wanted to make some money to pay his tuition.
Karina took two courses at the University during the summer. She also
helped her mom with the grocery store.
Aide went home to Portugal during the summer. She saw her family and
visited her friend Gaby. Uriel stayed at the University and took just a few
courses.

Questions

1.- When did the summer vacation begin?

2.- When did it end?

3.- What did all the students do last Monday?

4.- Where did Denis spend his vacation?

5.- What did he do?

6.- Where did Ivan work in the summer?

7.- Why did he want to make some money?

8.- What did Karina do in summer vacation?

9.- Where did Aide go for her vacation?

10.- What did she do?

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2.2 Additional Vocabulary

The beach a La playa

1.- Ocean / Water a Océano / agua

2.- Fins a aletas
3.- Diving mask a careta de buzo
4.- Sailboat a velero
5.- Surfboard a tabla de surf
6.- Wave a ola
7.- Wet surf a traje de buzo
8.- Scuba tank a tanque de buceo
9.- Beach umbrella a sombrilla de playa
10.- Sand castle a castillo de arena
11.- Cooler a hielera
12.- Shade a sombra
13.- Sunscreen / sunblock a protector solar
14.- Beach chair a silla de playa
15.- Beach towel a toalla de playa
16.- Pier a muelle
17.- Sunbather a bañista
18.- Lifeguard a salvavidas
19.- Lifesaving device a dispositivo salvavidas
20.- Lifeguard station a estación de salvavidas
21.- Seashell a caracol
22.- Pail / bucket a cubeta
23.- Sand a arena
24.- Rock a roca

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 Hobbies and Games a Pasatiempos y Juegos

1.- Video game system a juego de video

2.- Cartridge a cartucho
3.- Board game a juego de mesa
4.- Dice a dados
5.- Checkers a damas
6.- Chess a ajedrez
7.- Model kit a juegos de escala
8.- Glue a pegamento
9.- Acrylic paint a pintura de crílico
10.- Figurine a figurilla
11.- Baseball card a tarjeta de béisbol
12.- Stamp collection a Colección de timbres
13.- Coin collection a collección de monedas
14.- Clay a plastilina
15.- Doll making kit a juego para hacer muñecas
16.- Woodworking kit a juego de madera
17.- Yarn a hilo
18.- Knitting needles a agujas de tejer
19.- Embroidery a bordado
20.- Crochet a tejido de gancho
21.- Easel a caballete
22.- Canvas a canvas
23.- Paintbrush a pincel
24.- Oil paint a pintura de óleo
25.- Watercolor a acuarelas
26.- Clubs a tréboles
27.- Diamonds a diamantes
28.- Spades a espadas
29.- Hearts a corazones
30.- Paper doll a muñeca de papel
31.- Action figure a héroe de aventuras
32.- Model trains a trenes a escala


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2.30 Pronounce the words in each line. Underline the
one that have different vowel sound.

Example:
tree he me she the

1.- rice in swim big this

2.- head her red bed get
3.- cap map that game task
4.- large hair car far black
5.- lot foot rock not hot
6.- right write find smile bright
7.- won stop clock watch on
8.- shoe blue who how you
9.- brake break take niece make
10.- you ‘re your york floor yard

2.31 Fill in the blanks with the simple past form.

Dear Diary,

I’m so happy. This morning, I

(have) my first driving lesson. Driving lessons are
not cheap, so I (get) a job clerk after
my classes in the school to help pay the tuition. My
dad (take) me this morning to the agency
for my classes, after that we both (go)
to have breakfast together. My mom at home
(prepare) our lunch, because my dad (have)
to work late today and I (help) my
mom to do the dishes. Finally at night we
(watch) TV untill ten o’clock and (go)
to bed.

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2.32 Adverbs (Any – some)

We use any for negative and interrogative

We use some for affirmative.

Example:

My mother did some exercises today

(mi mamá hizo algo de ejercicio hoy)

Denis didn’t eat any flour for lunch

(Denis no se comió ninguna tortilla en la comida)

Do you have any money I can borrow?

(¿Tienes algo de dinero que me puedas prestar?)

2.33 Complete with (any – some) in the spaces

1.- There isn’t food in the refrigerador.

2.- You don’t have money in this moment.
3.- There are oranges in the basket, bring me one.
4.- There is water, too.
5.- Did they buy material for building a garage?
6.- No, thanks. We don’t want wine.
7.- Is there cream in the freeze?
8.- of you didn’t answer correctly the exam.
9.- There are Japanese students in that room.
10.- There are good scientists in México.
11.- I don’t need help. I can manage by myself.
12.- President Calderon needs Vacation for taking a rest.
13.- There isn’t sugar in the bowl.
14.- Mike and Judy bought cars for re-selling.
15.- I answered good questions in my English exam.
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2.34 Complete the conversation, using the words in
parentheses. If you want you can use contractions.

Example:

Student A: Did Karina and Elba go to the movies yesterday?

Student B: No, they didn’t. They (study) studied for presenting their class.

1.- St. A: Did Denis walk to work this noon?

St. B: Yes,

2.- St. A: Did Maury and Martin read a book to the students?
St. B: No, . They (play) the guitar for them.

3.- St. A: Did Marie miss the show of Shakira?

St. B: Yes,

4.- St. A: Did it snow in Alaska last month?

St. B: No, . It (rain) a lot.

5.- St. A: Did Rose like the chocolate ice – cream?

St. B: No, . She (like) the vanilla one.

6.- St. A: Did you buy a motorcycle at Honda?

St. B: No, . I (buy) a beautiful car.

7.- St. A: Did Nancy go to New York last year?

St. B: Yes,

8.- St. A: Did you pass English II last week?

St. B: No, . I (pass) Mathematics

9.- St. A: Did Teacher Miguel go to Monterrey last summer?

St. B: No, . He (go) to Laredo.

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2.35 Conjuctive Adverbs.

And a Y, además
But a pero, sin embargo
So a así que, por lo tanto

Combine the sentences. Write AND, BUT, SO. Use commas before each
conjuction.

Example:
Dulce slept until 9:00 a.m. on Monday. Denis got up at 11:00 a.m.
Dulce slept until 9:00 a.m. on Monday, but Denis got up at 11:00 a.m.

1.- Don Ruben caught ten fish. His wife Ramona cooked them for lunch.

2.- It started to rain quickly. Everybody left the park.

3.- Carlos went to the school this morning. Karina stayed home watching T.V.

4.- I Worked at Universidad Azteca. I worked in the seminary.

5.- Chivas played a good match. They lost the game.

6.- Teacher Campa bought an old house. He’s going to paint it pretty soon.

7.- Nancy Works as a stewardess. She helps her mom with housework.

8.- You studied all week for the exam. You failed It.

9.- President Calderon went to New York for a meeting. He will bring new ideas
for the country.

10.- Rosy and Chuy are very tired. They continue cleaning their apartment.

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2.3 Guessing Games.

Example:

What’s the sport that the players use a bat and a ball?
Baseball

1.- What’s the name of the city that has the biggest metal tower?

2.- What’s green in and black out?

3.- Where are the chinese people from?

4.- How do you call the firemen in China?

5.- What’s half of two plus two?

6.- How do you take out an elephant from a swimming pool?

7.- Why do animals eat with the tail?

8.- How do you say ninety – nine in Chinese?

9.- What is the most powerful animal in the world?

10.- What’s the animal that walks with one foot?

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 UNIDAD I I I

“TELL ME WHAT YOU WERE

DOING YESTERDAY”
 Objetivo particular

El estudiante describirá acciones y eventos que

estuvieron ocurriendo en el lapso dentro del pasado, mediante

el uso de las estructuras gramaticales del pasado progresivo,

mostrando en todo momento interés, cooperación y respeto.



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3 Past Progressive tense

STRUCTURE

Affirmative
I playing in the park yesterday morning
He Was swimming in the river this morning
She studyng English in the school
It eating fruit in my department
You working in the bank last night
We Were painting the house last week
They washing the car yesterday

Interrogative
I playing in the park yesterday morning?
Was He swimming in the river this morning?
She studyng English in the school?
It eating fruit in my department?
Were You working in the bank last night?
We painting the house last week?
They washing the car yesterday?

Negative
I playing in the park yesterday morning
He Was not swimming in the river this morning
She (wasn’t) studyng English in the school
It eating fruit in my department
You working in the bank last night
We Were not painting the house last week
They (weren’t) washing the car yesterday

Example:
I was playing in the park yesterday morning.
( yo estaba jugando en el parque ayer en la mañana)

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I I
he he
she was she was not
Yes It No, It (wasn’t)
we we
you were you Were not
they they (weren’t)

3.1 Put the verb in parentheses using the past

progressive tense.

Example:
We were eating (eat) in the house when we saw you.

1.- When Ivan called, Denis (have) breakfast.

2.- I (travel) in USA when an accident happened.
3.- Karina (sleep) deeply when a garbage truck rang.
4.- They (order) dinner when I went to the bathroom.
5.- Dulce (drive) home when her baby cried.
6.- You (work) in the factory when your father died.
7.- The students (study) Math when the teacher came in.
8.- Nancy (read) Harry Potter when her mom arrived.
9.- I (watch) the TV when the lights went out.
10.- We (have) a picnic when it started to rain.
11.- Teacher Campa (talk) by phone when Raul knocked on the door.
12.- They (celebrate) a party when Mexico won the cup.
13.- Palmira (make) her bed when the clock rang loudly.
14.- Cesar and Gil (eat) with the Cubans when I called.
15.- My mom (visit) my sister in L.A. when Luis got sick.
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3.2 Choose a line from column 1, a Word from column 2,
and a line from column 3. Then write sentences.

1 2 3

1.- Last night They saw their aunt a. I think she’s ready for the exam.
2.- Karina studied all day. But b. I drove you to the parade.
3.- Ivan felt sick c. she didn’t see them.
4.- They ran very fast to the theater and d. you said it was boring.
5.- You got in the truck, e. He didn’t think he couldn’t play.
6.- We thought the game was good so f. They missed the beginning of the film.
7.- Denis was worried about the concert g. He went early to the house.

Example:
1.- Last night they saw their aunt, but she didn’t see them.
2.-
3.-
4.-
5.-
6.-
7.-

3.3 Write sentences in past progressive of the

following words.

Example:
Wear / a hat / this morning
Michael was wearing a hat this morning.

1.- Carry / a cane / yesterday

2.- go / to the store / last night

3.- talk / by phone / this noon

4.- drink / water / this afternoon


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3.4 Answer the questions about yourself of what you did.

1.- What were you doing yesterday at 1:00 p.m.?

2.- What were you doing befote entering the classroom?

3.- What were you doing a day before yesterday?

4.- What were you eating when your mom fried the beans?

5.- What were you thinking before the exam?

3.5 Related both columns to complete the conversation.

Example:
( g ) When were you born?
( ) Where were you born?
( ) When did you start your school?
( ) How old were you when you started the school?
( ) What did you like about the school?
( ) What did your father work in at that time?
( ) Where did you live then?
( ) Did you like your school?

a. I lived in my mother’s sister house

b. I liked the break and playing with my friends
c. I was born in Zacatecas
d. I started school in 1972
e. Yes, I liked too much
f. When I was 6
g. In 1965
h. He worked in the Nacional Bank
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3. Read the text about Albert Einstein and answer the
questions below.

Albert Einstein was born at Ulm, in Wurttemberg, Germany, on March

14, 1879. In 1914 he was the Director of the Kaiser Wilhelm Physical
Institute and Professor in the University of Berlin. After World War II
Einstein was a leading figure in the World Government Movement. He
was awared fellowships or Memberships of all the leading scientific
academies throughout the World. He died on April 18, 1955 at
Princeton, New Jersey. Special Theory of Relativity (1905) is the work
that made him famous, but his Published Works
also include: Relativity (English translations, 1920
and 1950), General Theory of Relativity (1916),
Investigations on Theory of Brownian Movement
(1926), and The Evolution of physics (1938).
Among his non – scientific Works: About Zionism
(1930), why war? (1933), my philosophy (1934)
and out of My Later Years (1950) are perhaps the
most important.
“Albert Einstein”.
Nobel prize. Org / nobel – Prizes/
physics/ laureates / 1921”

Questions:

1.- Name:

2.- Place of birth:

3.- Date of birth:

4.- Jobs:

5.- Famous Works:

6.- Date of death:

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3.7 Complete each sentence with (was – were)

Example:
Was Ivan washing his truck?

1.- Karina and Nancy reading the paper?

2.- My mom studying a meal course.
3.- Mayra taking her brother to the dentist.
4.- We going to the beach yesterday morning.
5.- Joel and Jose playing chess this morning.
6.- Palmira crying because of her bottle?
7.- I the third place in the last contest.
8.- Dulce and Lupita very happy in the party.
9.- Carlos having a great time at the beach?
10.- Don Ruben fixing the sink of his house.

3.8 Answer the questions with correct answer from

the box.
Yes, he does Yes, I did No, I wasn’t No, they aren’t Yes, he is
Yes, they did No, he wasn’t Yes, they did No, I don’t No, I wasn’t

1.- Were you washing the bus when I phoned?

2.- Did you go to the store yesterday?
3.- Is Denis your brother?
4.- Does Ivan work in the bank?
5.- Are they watching the football game?
6.- Did they watch the cartoons yesterday?
7.- Do you like to swim in the river?

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3.9 Demostrative adjectives

This a Este, esta These a Estos, estas

That a Ese, esa Those a Esos, esas

Example:

This clock is round.

That car is small

These clocks are round.

Those cars are small

3.10 Put the correct demostrative adjectives to the

following sentences.

1.- apple is very delicious.

2.- guitars are brown.

3.- books are on the table.

4.- chair is black.

5.- pencils are large.

6.- TV is on the dresser.

7.- boys are running.

8.- ball is red.

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3.11 Questions with: who, where, why, when, what, how
long, how much, how many, how often, how.

* Who is Denis? a ¿Quién es Denis?

He’s my cousin a Él es mi primo
* Where do lions live? a ¿Dónde viven los leones?
They live in the jungle a Viven en la Selva
* Why do seals learn very fast? a¿Por qué las focas aprenden muy rápido?
Because they are so smart a Porque son muy inteligentes
* When do babies sleep? a ¿Cuándo duermen los niños?
They sleep at nigth a Duermen por la calle
* What do turtles eat? a ¿Qué comen las tortugas?
They eat small shrimp a Comen pequeños camarones
* How long do dogs live? a ¿Cuánto tiempo viven los perros?
They live about six years a Viven como seis años
* How much does a shirt cost? a ¿Cuánto vale una camisa?
It costs about $ 100 a Cuesta como 100 pesos
* How many players does a soccer team have? a¿Cuántos jugadores hay en
el soccer?
It has eleven players a Tiene 11 jugadores
* How often do you go to the movies a ¿Que tan seguido vas al cine?
I go to the movies three times a month a Voy tres veces al mes
* How do you feel today? a ¿Cómo te sientes hoy?
I feel well a Me siento bien

3.12 Complete the sentences with the correct question

word, look the answer

Example:
A: What do tigers eat?
B: They eat meat.

1.- A: do falcons live?

B: They live in the mountains
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2.- A: do you play tennis?
B: On saturdays

3.- A: do you visit your family?

B: Twice a week

4.- A: is this boy with sleeves?

B: He’s my brother

5.- A: do you study medicine?

B: Because I want to be a good doctor

6.- A: do eagles sleep?

B: In their nests

7.- A: money do you need for a living?

B: About two thousand dollars

8.- A: do you feed your kitty?

B: Every day in the morning

9.- A: do elephants live?

B: For about thirty years

10.- A: is Michael Jackson?

B: He’s our neighbor

11.- A: tall are you?

B: I’m 1.40 m.

12.- A: pieces of cake do you want?

B: I think only two

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3.13 Complete with the to be form; present (am, is, are);
past (ware, were)

Example:
Were you at the post office last week?

1.- In 1979 I ten years old.

2.- There a big store in my town now.
3.- Now, you a teacher in the University.
4.- My friends at work in this moment.
5.- There a lot of flowers here long time ago.
6.- It’s her birthday! She fifteen years old today.
7.- They with Karina yesterday.
8.- There many buildings in the city now.
9.- There a big airport here in Guadalajara now.
10.- Denis in the stadium last night.

3.14 Match the sentences, look up tha example.

1.- I washed my shirt a. So she took her umbrella.

2.- It was raining hard outside b. Because it was really expensive.

3.- I was in bed c. It was time to go to bed.

4.- You woke up early d. It wasn’t enough, I failed the exam.

5.- They put on their pyjamas e. Because I wanted to go to the party.

6.- I studied hard f. Because I got a little fever.

7.- You didn’t buy the house g. And of course you got late to work.

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3.1 Prepositions of place

Between a En medio de Opposite a Enfrente de,

al cruzar

Next to a Al lado de In front of a Delante de

Behind a Detras de

3.1 Translate the sentences to spanish and make a

draw of each one

Example:
La pelota está detras de la silla

1.- The police officer is in front of the car.

2.- The watch is between the glass and the fork.

3.- The university is next to the bank.

4.- The hospital is opposite the pharmacy

5.- The book is behind the globe.

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3.17 Additional vocabulary

Tools and Building supplies a Herramientas y materiales de construcción

1.- Hammer a Martillo

2.- Mallet a Mazo
3.- Ax a Hacha
4.- Handsaw a Serrucho
5.- Hacksaw a Sierra de arco
6.- C-Clamp a Abrazadera en forma de C
7.- Pliers a Alicates
8.- Electric drill a Taladro eléctrico
9.- Power sander a Lijadora eléctrica
10.- Circular saw a Sierra circular
11.- Blade a Cuchilla
12.- Router a Contorneador
13.- Wire a Alambre
14.- Extension cord a La extensión
15.- Yardstick a Yarda (para medir)
16.- Pipe a Tubo
17.- Fittings a Accesorios
18.- Woods a Madera
19.-Spray gun a Pistola rociadora
20.- Paint a Pintura
21.- Vise a Tornillo de banco
22.- Tape measure a Cinta métrica
23.- Drill bit a Barrera (broca)
24.- Level a Nivel
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25.- Screwdriver a Desarmador
26.- Phillips screwdriver a Desarmador de estrella
27.- Machine screw a Tornillo para máquina
28.- Wood screw a Tornillo para madera
29.- Nail a Clavo
30.- Bolt a Clavo
31.- Nut a Tuerca
32.- Washer a Arandela (rondana)
33.- Hook a Gancho
34.- Eye hook a Gancho de ojo
35.- Chain a Cadena
36.- Wire stripper a Alicates pelacables
37.- Electrical tape a Cinta aislante
38.- Flashligth a Linterna
39.- Battery a Pila
40.- Outlet a Enchufe
41.- Pipe wrench a Llave corrediza (llave estilson)
42.- Wrench a Llave de tuerca (perica)
43.- Plunger a Punzón (destapacaño)
44.- Paint pan a Bandeja de pintura
45.- Paint roller a Rodillo para pintar
46.- Paintbrush a Brocha
47.- Scraper a Espátula
48.- Masking tape a Cinta adhesiva
49.- Sandpaper a Papel de lija
50.- Chisel a Cincel

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3.18 Read the text and answer the questions carefully.

It’s raining and it’s cold this morning.

Ivan is walking across the campus.
He isn’t going to class this morning.
He’s going to see the doctor. There’s
an infirmary in the school. The doctor
there takes care of the students’
problems.
When Ivan got to the infirmary, four other students were waiting for the
doctor.
Ivan sat down and read a magazine. He waited almost half an hour before
the doctor called him. He took Ivan’s temperature. He had a little fever. He
had a bad headache, too. The doctor prescribed him some medicine. Then
he told him to go back to his dormitory and stay resting in bed.

Questions

1.- How’s the weather in the campus?

2.- What’s Ivan doing?

3.- Is Ivan going to his regular classes this morning?

4.- What’s he going to do?

5.- Where is an infirmary?

6.- What does the doctor do?

7.- How many students were there waiting for the doctor?

8.- What did Ivan do?

9.- How long did he wait for the doctor?

10.- What did the doctor do?

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3.19 Adjectives and Adverbs.

The adjective modify nouns a a large house, an icy bar.

The adverb modify verbs a They speak slowly, I work rapidly.

We use the adjective with the verb to be.

We use the adverb with simple form verbs.

Example:
Karina is a careful secretary. She’s types very well.
(Karina es una secretaria precavida. Escribe a máquina muy bien)

The soccer player kicks the ball hard.

(El jugador de futbol patea la pelota fuerte)

3.20 Put the appropriate word, adjective or adverb

1.- Come (quick). Mayra needs some help.

2.- My father should drive (slow). Especially when he’s drunk.
3.- The old lady walks very (slow). She’s ninety years old.
4.- Elba is a (beautiful) girl. She draws the attention.
5.- I’m very polite and I always speak (soft) to my kids.
6.- The math exam is very (easy). I think I’II get a 10.
7.- The BMW car is very (fast). It runs over 240 k/h.
8.- Ivan is a (serious) employee. He’s too dedicated.
9.- Denis plays the trombone very (beautiful). He’s well prepared.
10.- All I can do, I do it (easy). Without problems.
11.- Alma is too (slow) to do that Job.
12.- When I’m hungry, I eat (rapid). I don’t know why.
13.- When I practice cycling I do it (careful).
14.- Don’t be (impatient), I’ II finish that work.
15.- Aide talks to the people very (impatient). She’s uncalm.
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3.21 General practice. Change to negative the sentences.

Example:

Oscar lives in California.

He doesn’t live in California.

1.- There are ten months in one year.

2.- Dulce arrived at 11 o’clock this morning.

3.- It is seven – thirty in this moment.

4.- I flew to Chicago last month.

5.- Joel and Jose are good friends.

6.- The novel costs eleven dollars.

7.- You will go to the movies if you finish your task.

8.- Denis was at home yesterday.

9.- Karina and Carlos usually travel to New York by plane.

10.- I’m going to paint my apartment this semester.

11.- Ruben and Ramona ate pozole at Nancy’s party last week.

12.- They drink soda every time they can.

13.- You were swimming in the pool when I called.

14.- She will learn English if she pays attention to teacher Carlos.

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3.22 Adjetive a Good; Adverb a Well

bueno bien
Put the adjective good or the adverb well to complete

Example:
He does his work well

1.- He is a guitar player.

2.- This man doesn’t work
3.- My breakfast was very today.
4.- These pens write
5.- Karina is really a cook.
6.- Denis plays volleyball enough.
7.- The weather yesterday was very
8.- Everything I do, I do it
9.- Ivan speaks French very
10.- Nancy is a German student.

3.23 Contractions

Negative forms.
These contracted forms are very common in the spoken English.

are not aaren’t was not awasn’t do not adon’t did not adidn’t
is notaisn’t were notaweren’t does not adoesn’t will not awon’t

Put the contracted forms to the following negatives.

1.- Oscar did not go to the park yesterday.

2.- We will not forget our date for today.

3.- They are not washing their car now.

4.- Dulce does not live in Guadalajara.

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3.24 What were you doing? Write one sentence
as in the example.

Example:

(At 10 o’clock Iast night)

I was having dinner with my family.

1.- (At 4 o’clock last Tuesday)

2.- (At 7:30 Yesterday morning)

3.- (At 1:00 last Sunday)

4.- (At 10:30 yesterday night)

5.- (At 2:30 yesterday afternoon)

3.25 Find fifteen verbs in the puzzle. They are in ,

Example:
1.- DRINK
D R I N K U S E 2.-
3.-
T S T A N D D S
4.-
O R P L A Y R L 5.-
6.-
U U D R A W I E 7.-
8.-
C N R I D E V E 9.-
10.-
H C L I M B E P 11.-
12.-
R E A D M A K E
13.-
S P E A K S E E 14.-
15.-
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3.26 Phrasal verbs (fill out, break down)
Expresiones idiomáticas.

We often use verbs with the following words.

In on up away round about over by

Out off down back through along forward

Here are some examples.

* The train was full. We couldn’t get on.
(El tren iba lleno. No nos pudimos subir)
* Ivan is leaving tomorrow and coming back on Friday.
(Ivan sale mañana y regresa el Viernes)
* When I touched Denis on his shoulder, he turned round
(Cuando toqué a Denis en los hombros, volteó.
3.2 Complete the following sentences with the phrasal
verbs. Change the tense of the verbs if possible.
Break down a descomponerse
drop out a dejar algo (una carrera)
clear up a aclararse
move in a comenzar a vivir en una casa nueva
show off a mostrar la inteligencia que tienes
doze off a caer rendida, dormirse
turn up a aparecer, llegar
close down a cerrar definitivamente algún negocio

1.- Sorry I’m late. The truck on my way home.

2.- They arranged their house to meet Karina after work, but she didn’t
3.- I bought a new apartment in Loma Dorada. “Where are you “?
4.- Here used to be a grocery store long time ago but it two years ago.
5.- Karina ran in a marathon yesterday, but she after 8 kilometers.
6.- They all know how wonderful she is. There’s no need to
7.- Denis was very tired. He sat on the sofa and
8.- The weather was very bad yesterday, but in a few seconds it

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3.28 Use the simple past or the past progressive
to the next sentences.

Example:

I am sitting on the chair now. I (sit) was sitting on the sofa

at this time yesterday morning

1.- I don’t want to go to the movies today because it’s raining. Yesterday
was the same. I (want – not) to go to the
Movies bacause it (rain)

2.- Karina (call) Carlos last night, but he (be – not)

At home. He (paint) his car.

3.- We (hear – not) the storm last night, because

We (sleep)

4.- It was a real beautiful day last week when they went to the zoo.
The sun (shine) ,the birds (sing)

5.- Ivan and Denis (argue) about a musical concert

When I suddenly (walk) into their bedroom

6.- You got a letter in the mail. When you (open) it.
you (find) a big surprise, it was your girlfriend.

7.- Carlos and Karina went to Aide´s house, but she (be – not)
there. She (eat) a hamburger in Mc Donalds.

8.- Dulce (read) the boys a book when it suddenly

(start) to rain and the lights (go out)

9.- I (enjoy) the party, but I’m serious I

(like – not), because it was too crowd.
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3.29 Reflexive pronouns

myself a yo mismo
yourself a tú mismo
himself a èl mismo
herself a ella misma
itself a éste,a, mismo
ourselves a nosotros mismos
yourselves a ustedes mismos
themselves a ellos mismos
* A reflexive pronoun usually refers to the subject of a sentence.
* Sometimes reflexive pronouns are used for emphasis.
* The expresión BY + the reflexive pronoun means “alone”
Example:
I can’t help you, Joel. You’ll have to fix your problem by yourself.

3.30 Complete the sentences with the correct

reflexive pronouns.
1.- Elba did not Join the rest of us. She sat in the back of the room by
2.- You may think Mayra is telling the truth, but I don’t believe her.
3.- I think it’s important for all of you to be honest with
4.- Harry, Ernest, and I have to buy a new house to be comfortable.
5.- When everybody else forgot her birthday, Pamela decided to give
a birthday gift. She bought a new blouse for
6.- Lupita and Jessie never took lessons. They taught how to
play the guitar.
7.- Did Carlos have a good time at the party? Did he enjoy ?
8.- I made a delicious cake for .Nobody is at home with me.
9.- The dog by playing with the rope hit by
10.- Peter has to prepare to get that Job, or somebody else
is gonna take it.

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3.31 Complete the text with the vocabulary in the box,
then read it loudly to the group.

thigh arm ankles chest neck

toes face stomach body

Did you know that you have more than six hundred and
twenty muscles in your ? what do all muscles do?
The answer is: They do a lot. For example, the muscles in your
help you to talk , smile and eat. you use about fifteen of
them when you smile. You use your
muscles to help control the movements of your head. In the
upper part of your body. The muscles in your are important
for breathing. Your muscles allow you to lift and carry
objects. And your muscles help you to digest food.
in the lower part of yor body, the muscles just be-
low your waist help you to move your legs. The calf muscles at the back
of your legs control your and your feet.
And did you know that you’ve got about nineteen muscles in each foot?
You also have muscles in you two big !

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3.32 The modal auxiliary: SHOULD (Debería), for giving
a suggest or an advice to the people.

Example:

Denis is too tired to go walking to his Job every day. He

Should buy a car or a motorcycle.
(Denis está muy cansado de irse caminando a su trabajo diario. Debería
comprar un carro o una motocicleta).

3.33 Complete the sentences with (SHOULD-SHOULDN’T).

Plus an expression you want to put.

1.- I had a terrible accident.

2.- Karina doesn’t have any money.

3.- Carlos is on a diet.

4.- The sun is burning your head.

5.- They are in love.

6.- We have an exam tomorrow.

7.- It’s raining hard outside.

8.- The car is broken.

9.- Ivan and Uriel are sick.

10.- The forcaster says we have a hurricane next Monday.

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3.34 Complete the text with (Was – Wasn’t – Were – Weren’t)

Example:
When my granfather was a child, they had electricity, of course,
but there any apparatus of television. There
the radio, which he enjoyed a lot. There movie theaters but
there weren’t any DVD´s. There were phones but there any
fax machines. There were a few automobiles on the avenues but they were
very different. There wasn’t a lot traffic and so there any
contamination. There any home computers of curse and there
weren’t any e-mails or internet at all.

3.3 Write some sentences you remember about a hundred years ago.
You can use the verb to be in past (Was – Were – Wasn’t – Weren’t)
Example:
There was a big space for playing soccer outdoors.

1.-

2.-

3.-

4.-

5.-

6.-

7.-

8.-

9.-

10.-
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3.36 Put the right auxiliary or past tense verb to the next
crossword puzzle.

Across Down

1.- What you do this 1.- What was Nancy last week?
morning, Ivan? 2.- Dulce to the gym this morning.
2.- Where you? We were 3.- Were they a horror story?
Looking for you. 4.- My dad sowed an apple
in the yard.
4.- Did you the 6.- What Karina’s mother doing
bright stars in the Universe? yesterday?
5.- Before, my granddad rode horses 9.- Uriel didn´t any sugar in
but he drives trucks the cake. He forgot it.
7.- Did she tacos or pizzas? 11.- In the playoffs Mexico
8.- And then Denis , The United States 4 – 2
“ I love you”, Karla !
10.- Carlos me $20.
11.- Sam didn’t Oscar to stay. Then he went away.

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3.3 Practice the dialogue with a friend and answer
the questions below.

Joel: Hello, Elba !

Elba: Hi, Joel ! Where were you? You weren’t at the office, were you?
Joel: No, I was on vacation. I was in Veracruz.
Elba: Veracruz? Were you born over there?
Joel: No I wasn’t. My uncles were born over there.
Elba: Where were you born?
Joel: I was born in Tijuana. What about you? Where were you born?
Elba: I was born in Puerto Vallarta.
Joel: When were you born?
Elba: I was born in 1989.
Joel: I’m a little older than you !
Elba: Oh, really? When were you born?
Joel: I was born in 1984.
Elba: Well, I am only five years younger.

Questions

1.- Was Joel at the office?

2.- Where was Joel on Vacation?

3.- Was he born in Veracruz?

4.- Where was he born?

5.- Where was Elba born?

6.- When was Elba born?

7.- When was Diego born?

8.- Who is older, Joel or Elba?

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3.38 Write a letter to a friend or someone of your Family, ask
your teacher to help you find the information you need.
It can be about a vacation, a party or whatever.
(In Past tense).

Dear

Sincerely,

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UNIDA D I V

“A BAD DAY”
 Objetivo particular

El alumno proporcionará información acerca de varias

acciones que estaban realizándose en el pasado, de manera

simultanea, o una interrumpiendo a la otra, mediante el uso

de las estructuras gramaticales del pasado progresivo y

pasado simple, así demostrando en todo momento interés y

responsabilidad por los temas.

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4 The adverbs “While” and “When”.

While a mientras
When a cuando

Example:

I was playing tennis at 9:00 while Harry was watching TV.

(Yo estaba jugando tenis a las 9:00 mientras Harry estaba viendo la tele.)

George was studying in his room when Oscar arrived.

(Jorge estaba estudiando en su cuarto cuando Oscar llegó)

4.1 Change the first sentence to the past progressive.

Then use WHEN to Combine It with the second sentence.
Example:

Denis drove to work. Ivan saw him on the corner.

Denis was driving to work when Ivan saw him on the corner.

1.- They fixed their truck. I left.

2.- My wife paid the rent. She saw her friends.

3.- Karina danced. Her mom came in the gym.

4.- I wrote a letter. He arrived.

5.- Victor played soccer. His dad screamed.

6.- Palmira cried too much. Her mom fell down.

7.- Carlos worked on his books. Antonio Aguilar died.

8.- Nancy flew to Tijuana. Paco moved to the United States.

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4.2 Change both sentences to past progressive and then
use WHILE to connect them.

Example:

Mayra ate pozole. Joel talked to her.

Mayra was eating pozole while Joel was talking to her.

1.- Aide read the magazine. Jose cooked breakfast.

2.- Ruben got gasoline. Uriel washed the windshield.

3.- Karina talked to Livier. Johnny studied English.

4.- Estibaliz had a party. We attended a concert.

5.- Freddy painted his house. Alma slept.

6.- The children played on the playground. Their moms had a picnic.

7.- Chivas trained in the club. Atlas looked for some players in Argentina.

8.- Luis swam in the river. Bertha cut oranges from the tree.

9.- Patrick prepared the dinner. They read a book.

10.- My mother swept the sidewalk. Her neighbor watered the plants.

11.- Irma ate mangoes. Trino washed his truck.

12.- Arturo and Samuel did their exam. The teacher took out the average.

13.- The Pope prayed for all the world. U.S. bombed Iraq.

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4.3 Read the text and answer the questions below.

Denis needed some books for one of his Biology courses. He went to the
University bookstore to find them. The students can buy the books for their
subjects there. The bookstore is in the basement of the building. Denis spends
too much time over there because he likes to read books. He almost reads
three books every week. He hopes to get a part-time Job in the bookstore next
semester.
He was looking for a good book when Karina came in. She asked Denis to
help her choose an Algebra book. Her math teacher told her she should read
and study more. Denis showed her some books.
Karina looked at them, but they weren’t very
interesting. Denis finally bought three books, but
Karina didn’t buy anything.

Questions

1.- What did Denis need?

2.- What can the students buy at the University bookstore?

3.- Where is the bookstore?

4.- Why does Denis spend too much time over there?

5.- How many books does he read every week?

6.- What does he hope?

7.- Who came in?

8.- What was Denis doing?

9.- Why does Karina ask Denis to help her choose an Algebra book?

10.- What did Denis show her?

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4.4 Put the words in the right order and make questions.

Example:

look – what – It – like – does.

What does It look like?

1.- It – soft – is – hard – or

2.- made – It – what’s – of

3.- feel – does – like – it – what

4.- very – is – It – big

5.- how – It – does – weigh - much

4. Match the safety instructions with the people they are for.

1.- Bus passengers. ( ) a) You have to look both ways before you
cross the road.
2.- Plane passengers. ( ) b) Please do not talk to the driver.

3.- Drivers. ( ) c) You have to put out your cigarette when

the light comes on.
4.- Pedestrians. ( ) d) You have to stop when the lights are red.

5.- Cyclists ( ) e) Do not ride on the freeway.

6.- Train passengers. ( ) f) Please do not lean out of the window.

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4. Underline the correct word.

Example:

Are there (some / any) oranges?

1.- Denis wants to buy (some / any) tea.

2.- (How much / How many) tomatoes do they need?

3.- Could you have (an / a) loaf of bread, please?

4.- (How many / How much) coffe do you have?

5.- Ivan likes to watch videos (in / on) Saturday nights.

6.- Carlos likes to go swimming (in / at) summer.

7.- Karina goes camping (at / in) the weekend.

8.- Nancy (don’t / doesn’t) like cats. She likes parrots.

9.- (Do / Does) Irma and Gloria want to come to the cinema?

10.- Ramona (doesn’t / don’t) work in Soriana.

11.- I want to buy (any / some) piñatas for Christmas.

12.- My dad is painting (her / his) house in red color.

13.- Tere and Toño (make / makes) pies for the Saturday school.

14.- The babies (is / are) crying for their bottles.

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4. Complete the text about John Lennon’s life.
Put the verbs in past tense.

John Lennon (be) was born in Liverpool, England, on October 9, 1940.

When he (be) 15 years old he was a big fan of Elvis Presley.
He (decide) to become a rock star after Listening to
Elvis’ “Heartbreak Hotel”.
In 1956 he (form) his first band called “Quarrymen”.
He was 15 years old when he first (meet) Paul Mc. Cartney
who was 14 years old.
He (marry) Cynthia Powell on August 23, 1962 and in
1965 he (write) the songs “Help”, “I’m a loser” and
“Nowhere Man”. Three years later he (divorce) Cynthia.
John Lennon (marry) Yoko Ono, a Japanese artist in March,
1969. In 1971 he (record) his famous song “Imagine” Marc
Chapman (shoot) Lennon in front of the apartment
building where
he used to live, in New York, on December 8, 1980.

4.8 Write questions or answers about Lennon.

1.- Where was John Lennon born?

2.- When did he form the band “Quarrymen”?

3.- Did he meet Paul Mc. Cartney when he was 14 years old?

4.- ?
Yes, he did. He divorced her in 1968.
5.- What did Yoko Ono do?

6.- When did Marc Chapman shoot Lennon?

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4. Read the news in the newspaper, look at the pictures and
complete the sentences below with the verbs in the box.

Earthquake
Last week, at 9:30 a.m., an earthquake which lasted 49 seconds
shook the small town of Tamasula. Luckily there weren’t any
victims. But It was really scary experience.

1 2 3

4 5

get married – movie – rob – sing - sign

When the earthquake started…

1.- Two men were moving house

2.- The President some documents.

3.- The children at Clavijero School in the chapel.

4.- Two thieves a bank.

5.- A couple in La Catheral of Guadalajara.

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4.10 Read the text and mark the sentences with
True (T) or False (F)

I am a volleyball coach at the Sports Activity Center in Guadalajara. I coach

the volleyball team every afternoon. On Sundays, we always play a game.
At work, I always wear sports clothes.
They are very comfortable and they are perfect for my Job. I like to wear T
– shirts and tennis shoes. I always wear trainers to work.
I have lots of pair of tennis shoes in my closets.
I also wear sports clothes in my free time. I don’t
like formal clothes. I never wear suits nor casual
clothes. I usuall buy my clothes in MARTI.
I love my Job and I really like train people.

1.- Carlos is a tennis coach. T F

2.- He trains in Tlaquepaque. T F

3.- He practices with his students T F

in the afternoons.

4.- He wears casual clothes. T F

5.- He doesn’t like his Job. T F

6.- He buys his clothes in Suburbia. T F

7.- He wears suits when he trains. T F

8.- He has two pair of tennis shoes. T F

9.- He has a game every Monday. T F

10.- His clothes are perfect for training. T F

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4.11 Change to the negative. Use (much, many, any)
whichever is needed.

Example:
There was a lot of mail today.
There wasn’t much mail today.

1.- Mike needs some gas.

2.- They have a lot of homework today.

3.- You saw a lot of movies last year.

4.- Terry asked some questions.

5.- We have a lot of messages.

6.- James bought a lot of food.

4.12 Change to the past tense. Change TODAY for YESTERDAY.

Example:
It’s warm and sunny today.
It was warm and sunny yesterday.

1.- There’s a lot of traffic today.

2.- I’m very happy today.

3.- We’re very busy today.

4.- She’s sick today.

5.- They’re on the clean-up committee today.

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4.13 Put the verbs in the correct form, present
progressive or simple present. Follow the example.

Example:
Jerry usually wakes up (wake up) late on Saturdays.

1.- I (play) tennis at the moment.

2.- Karina (listen) to music in her free time.
3.- The sun generally (shine) in the spring.
4.- They (make) a snowman now.
5.- They kids (swim) now.
6.- Dulce (go) on a picnic every Saturday.
7.- Joel (have) a shower right now.
8.- We (decorate) the Christmas tree now.
9.- Uriel (watch) TV every night.
10.- My friends (sleep) at this moment.

4.14 Write a sentence for each word or phrase.

You can use a dictionary.
Example:
(Time) What time is It now, please?
1.- (jump)
2.- (trainer)
3.- (noisy)
4.- (forehead)
5.- (hear)
6.- (scared of)
7.- (wings)
8.- (bright)
9.- (adopt)
10.- (beak)
11.- (interesting)
12.- (camera)
13.- (tour guide)
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4.1 Comparisons

Adjective Comparative Superlative

one – syllable cheap cheaper (than) The cheapest

adjectives large larger (than) The largest
big bigger (than) The biggest
-y adjectives happy happier (than) The happiest
Adjectives with two
or more syllables beautiful more beautiful (than) The most beautiful
Irregular good better (than) The best
adjectives bad worse (than) The worst
much
more (than) The most
many
little less (than) The least

Example:
$ 60,000
A volkswagen is a cheap transport
(El volkswagen es un transporte barato)

A motorcycle is cheaper than a volkswagen $ 25,000

(Una motocicleta es más barata que un volkswagen)

A bike is The cheapest transport in Guadalajara. $ 3,000

(La bicicleta es el transporte más barato de Guadalajara)
Note:
We use the adjective to qualify an object, animal or a person.

We use the comparative to compare two objects, animals or people.

We usually use than with comparative adjectives.

We use the superlative form to compare person or thing with

The whole group they belong to.

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4.16 Put the correct comparative form in the following
sentences.

Example:

Those stores are more expensive (expensive) than ones here.

1.- This city is (crowded) than It was ten years ago.

2.- Mount Everest is (high) than the Alps all together.
3.- Athens is (old) than Germany.
4.- The Sahara desert is (large) than the Arizona desert.
5.- Which is (tall), the Big Ben or the Eiffel Tower?
6.- An apartment is (small) than a hourse.
7.- Michael Jackson is (good) dancer than John Travolta.
8.- A Nissan car is (cheap) than a BMW.
9.- Math is (difficult) than English.
10.- Vancouver is (beautiful) than Los Angeles.
4.17 Complete these sentences with the corret superlative form.
Example:

My brother is the most intelligent (intelligent) boy in the school.

1.- A lion is (noisy) animal in the Jungle.

2.- The cheetah is (fast) animal in the world (On the ground)
3.- Motorcycles are (dangerous) things in the city.
4.- The giraffe is (tall) animal in Africa.
5.- Africa is (dry) continent in the world.
6.- Paul Mc Cartney is (famous) singer in the world.
7.- Demi Moore is (pretty) girl in the United States.
8.- Mexico city is (polluted) city in the whole world.
9.- A whale is (heavy) animal in the world.
10.- A dog is (friendly) animal in the world.
11.- My brother is (kind) person I have ever known.
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4.18 Complete the sentences by putting the comparative
form of the adjectives.

Example:

Ivan is Younger (young) than I am.

1.- Karina is much (old) expected.

2.- Guadalajara is (big) Monterrey.
3.- That book is (good) the last one I used.
4.- The weather this summer is (bad) the weather last time.
5.- That exercise is (easy) this one.
6.- Shakira is (attractive) Cristina Aguilera.
7.- I go to the movies (frequent) you.
8.- We get up much (early) they are.
9.- The arctic is (cold) the antarctida.
10.- Spanish is (difficult) English.

4.19 Put the superlative form of the following sentences.

Example:

Denis speaks the most rapidly (rapidly) of all of his friends.

1.- That is (expensive) book that I own.

2.- Raul is (bad) student in the seminary.
3.- The “Informador” is (important) newspaper in Guadalajara.
4.- My dad is (ambitious) man I’ve ever known.
5.- January is (cold) month of the year.
6.- Which is (good) way to get to Los Angeles?
7.- Teacher Campa is (intelligent) teacher in Azteca School.
8.- Shrek is (funny) movie I’ve ever seen.
9.- Sonora is (hot) state in Mexico.
10.- Pacific Ocean is (long) Ocean in the world.
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4.20 Additional Vocabulary

Marital Status a Estado Civil

To marry a Casarse con

To become engaged a Comprometerse
To get a divorce a Divorciarse
Single a Soltero
Unmarried a Soltero
Married a Casado
Engaged a Comprometido
Divorced a Divorciado
Separated a Separado
Widowed a Viudo
Husband a Marido
Wife a Mujer
Partner a Compañero
Ex – husband a Ex – marido
Ex – wife a Ex – mujer
Boyfriend a Novio
Girlfriend a Novia
Bridegroom a Novio (en la boda)
Bride a Novia (en la boda)
Widow a Viuda
Orphan a Huérfano
Ceremony a Ceremonia
Birth a Nacimiento
Christening a Bautizo
Death a Muerte
Funeral a Funeral
Wedding a Boda
To be born a Nacer
To die a Morir
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Character and Behavior a Carácter y Conducta

To behave a Comportarse
To control oneself a Dominarse
To allow a Permitir
To obey a Obedecer
To disobey a Desobedecer
Apology a Disculpa
Behavior a Conducta, Comportamiento
Charm a Encanto
Cheerfulness a Alegría
Cruelty a Crueldad
Delight a Alegría
Embarrassment a Vergüenza, Pena
Envy a Envidia
Excuse a Excusa
Folly a Locura
Honesty a Honestidad
Humanity a Humanidad
Humor a Humor
Jealousy a Celos
Joy a Alegría
Kindness a Amabilidad
Laziness a Pereza
Madness a Locura
Mischief a Travesura
Mood a Humor
Nastiness a Malicia
Patience a Paciencia
Politeness a Cortesía
Pride a Orgullo
Punishment a Castigo

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4.21 Read the conversation between Ivan and Denis and
complete with the correct names below.
Ivan: Hi, Denis. How was your weekend?
Denis: It was fine. My cousin Nancy came for a visit. On Friday
morning, we went to the plaza and I bought a new book.
Later, we saw a movie. On Saturday, I was here at
home, because Nancy went to a birthday party. My
mother made enchiladas, and I saw the soccer game on
TV. I had a marvelous weekend. What about you?
Ivan: My weekend was terrible. I was iII; I think I ate
something very bad last Thursday.
Denis: That’s very bad for you.
Ivan: Oh, well. Let’s read your new book !

1.- ate enchiladas on Saturday.

2. had a terrible stomachache on Thursday.
3.- went to see a movie.
4.- bought a new book.
5.- had a very bad weekend.

4.22 Work in Pairs.

Make a small conversation of where you went on weekend.
Follow the example.

On Saturday, I went to I was at home helping my

the park with all my family mom to prepare a big dinner.

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4.23 Making Comparisons.
write sentences with the adverb than, comparing
the two cars a Chevy and a Porche.

New Slow Cheap

Expensive Small Big
Beautiful Fast Old

Example:

The Porche car is newer than the Chevy one.

1.-
2.-
3.-
4.-
5.-
6.-
7.-
8.-
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4.24 Rewrite these sentences, making all the necessary
corrections.

Example:

How much apples do they want?

How many apples do they want?

1.- Give me any milk, please.

2.- I don’t have many water in the house.

3.- Can you put a few salt in my soup, please?

4.- How many money does your sister have?

5.- Would they like a bread?

6.- There aren’t much cookies on the first shelf.

7.- She’s putting a little mushrooms on the pizza.

8.- How much eggs does your mom need?

9.- There’s too many garlic on this menudo.

10.- I think there’s any cream in the freeze.

11.- Are there some new students in this room?

12.- There are a little books on the desk.

13.- How much people are there in the stadium?

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4.25 Complete each space in the dialogue with the verb
to be in past (was – wasn’t – were – weren’t)

Carlos: Where you yesterday night?

Karina: I in my house.
Carlos: No, you . I called you and you
there. Who you with?
Karina: I with anybody ! I by myself.
Carlos: No, you . I think you with…with
…uh !... what’s his name?
Karina: Oh, don’t be so ridiculous ! I with anybody.

4.26 Complete the letter with the correct verb in parentheses.

Dear mother and father,

I (arrive) here very good yesterday

morning. The trip (be) all right. Uncle Joel and
Jose were (wait) for me at the train station.
we (go) straight back to the house and
(have) something to eat.
This morning we (explore) the city. Jose
(take) me to the Historical museum which is a
very interesting place. Then we (visit) the
stadium. While we were (eat) lunch, we
(meet) one of Jose’s friends from school.
His name is Uriel. He (invite) us to a picnic
at Metropolitan Park on Sunday.

Sincerely

Denis
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4.2 Read the text and answer the questions below.
“Did you hear the weather report this morning?” Karina asked.
“Yes, I did,” Elba answered. “It´s going to be warm and sunny”. Karina, Elba,
and Dulce are planning to go to a picnic.
Carlos, Joel, and Daniel are going with them.
They are going to the park near the college. A small river goes througth the park.
There are some tables and some benches beneth the trees close to the river.
It´s a very good place for a picnic.
“Did you make tuna, Elba? Karina asked.
“No, I didn´t not yet,” Elba replied. “I´m going to start rigth away. Did you get the
sodas, Dulce?”
“Yes, I did,” Dulce answered. They´re in Karina´s car. Who´s bringing the
sandwiches?”
“Joels is,” answered Karina, “He made
them in the morning.
Will you be ready to leave at nine
o´clock, Elba?”
“Yes, I will,” Elba replied.

Questions

1.- How´s the weather going to be?

2.- What are Karina, Elba and Dulce planning?

3.- Who´s going with them?

4.- Where are the people going?

5.- What goes through the park?

6.-Where are the tables and benches?

7.- Is it a very good place for a picnic?

8.- Did Elba make the tuna yet?

9.- Did Dulce get the sodas?

10.- Where are the sodas?

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4.28 Put a negative short answer to the following
questions.

Example:

Is the concert going to be tomorrow? No, It isn´t

1.- Did Aide sweep the floor?

2.- Are you very hungry yet?

3.- May I read your paper?

4.- Did Denis remember to call her?

5.- Are there a lot of students in the library this noon?

6.- Is it getting cloudy?

7.- Does Ivan play volleyball every day?

8.- Do you have all your subjects in the morning?

9.- Are you going to visit Raul´s house at christmas?

10.- Will Mayra get a promotion pretty soon?

11.- Does your car have a flat tire?

12.- Can you lend me some money?

13.- Did Mexico win the game versus Brazil yesterday?

14.- Are students in Azteca University all intelligent?

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4.2 Translation section.
Translate the following text to spanish.
Not translate word by word but for sentences.

On Friday, the sociology teacher assigned a paper to the students in his

class. He told them to give him the papers on the following Friday. Carlos
wrote his paper over the week. Karina also wrote hers immediately. Ivan
and Denis wrote theirs during the classes. It took them a little while because
English isn´t as easy language for them.
Ruben forgot about the paper because he´s always busy and tired.
Also to his classes at the University, he has a part-time job.
He finally remembered the paper on wednesday.
He stayed out of class on Tuesday. On Saturday he worked at the
supermarket. He finally wrote his paper on Sunday.
He gave the paper to the teacher on Monday.

Translation

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4.30 Write a complete sentence to the following words
and give the meaning in Spanish.

Example:

Word Meaning Example

Wear Vestir Can you wear a T-shirt in January?
Clothes
A holiday
A month
The sea
Snow
Spring
Fall
Weather
Wet
Windy
All the time

4.31 Choose a word to fill the gap. In simple present.

Example:
1.- Denis goes to school by car. a) live/lives

2.- A Kitty a mouse for dinner. b) eat/eats

3.- Polar Bears in the Arctic c) play/plays

4.- They football at the University d) come/comes

5.- Kangaroos from Australia e) speak/speaks

6.- I English, f) walk/walks

7.- Nancy English songs g) sing/sings

8.- Estibaliz to school h) go/goes

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4.32 Give a complete answer about your Teacher.
In simple present.

Example:

Does your teacher wear suits?

Yes, he wears suits. OR No, he doesn´t wear suits.

1.- Does your teacher arrive on time every Saturday?

2.- Does your teacher show you any kind of movies?

3.- Does your teacher read to you?

4.- Does he speak French or German?

5.- Does he have a pet (cat, dog)? (if you don´t Know, ask)

6.- Does your teacher love English?

7.- Does he grade your exams honestly?

8.- Does he give his classes happily?

9.- Does he have a good communication with you?

10.- Does he sleep during the class?

11.- Does he have a car? (if you don´t Know, ask)

12.- Does he chew gums in class?

13.- Does he worry about students when they fail?

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4.33 Remembering some question words.

What a qué when a cuándo who a quién

where a dónde why a por qué how a cómo

Read the story and answer the questions below.

Sucky the pig eats pancakes in the kitchen

every twenty minutes because she is always hungry.

1.- What does Sucky eat?

2.- When does she eat?
3.- Where does she eat?

4.- Why does she eat?

5.- How does she eat so much?

4.34 Write these words in the correct order to form a polite sentence.

Example:
An honor was you meet it to.
It was an honor to meet you.

1.- Are today how you?

2.- New is this girlfriend my.

3.- Asking you for thank

4.- You happy I meet so to am

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4.3 Read what Karina wrote for the “Happy Memory Competition”.
Later complete with the past tense of the verbs in parentheses.

When I (be) twelve years old, I (go)

to the river with my family. We(leave) the
house early and we (arrive) at noon. We(see)
a lot of beautiful animals and we(do)
many of fun things. We(stay) there for two
nights. On the way home, my dad(stop) for breakfast
because we(be) too hungry. I remember this
week very well. I(have) a very good time.

4.3 Write questions using words in parentheses. In simple past.

Example:

(eat hamburgers)
Did you eat hamburgers?

1.- (meet important people)

2.- (ride a horse)

3.- (see a big lion)

4.- (go to Australia)

5.- (play basketball)

6.- (paint the truck in red)

7.- (swim in the ocean)

8.- (write a poem)

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4.3 Complete the sentences in the correct form from the box.

wet - west - rainy - chicken - milk - hot - steak

Example:

Please tell Karina to buy a gallon of milk if you go to the Plaza.

1.- Tomorrow will be cool and windy in the

2.- Open the window, Henry! The classroom is very

3.- What do you prefer to eat: Fish or

4.- My mom is going to kill a for the party.

5.- My clothes are too . It rained all day and didn´t bring an umbrella.

6.- I need a raincoat. Today will be

4.38 Match the questions with the answers.

1.- Could I make a call to Kansas, please? a. Yes, here you are

2.- Hello, Dad, How are you today? b. My room is very dirty

3.- Can I have some tacos and soda, Please? c. Yes, it´s me

4.- What do you want to drink, Mr. Rivera? d. Yes, what´s your number?

5.- What´s the matter, Miss? e. I´m ok. About you?

6.- How much is it? f. Three meals a day

7.- Hi, is that you, brother? g. I will have a soda, please

8.- What does the journey include? h. Forty-five dollars.

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