A Read Aloud

More and more people want to grow their own fruits and vegetables. As a result, many
people are reading about gardening and even taking classes to learn more. Many
people who garden live in suburbs, but people who live in cities can also garden. They
try to find ways to garden in small spaces. For example, some people plant gardens on
their roofs.
Lots of people plant gardens. Some people plant flowers every year, but others don´t
need to. That´s because there are two types of plants. The first type lives for one
season only. The second type often lives longer than two years. Not only do these
plants live a long time, but many of them can also survive the cold. They don´t grow
during winter, but they bloom every spring.

B Repeat
1. You´re taller than he is.
2. I went to the library yesterday.
3. I can´t keep my eyes open.
4. The food is getting cold.
5. I live in a big city.
6. Everyone in my class is French.
7. Where did you buy your shoes?
8. You´re not bothering me at all.
9. All the plates are dirty.
10. How much does it cost to park here?
11. I bought a new pair of shoes yesterday.
12. Are there any good restaurants around here?
13. We only missed the train.
14. I don´t want to miss this opportunity.
15. Would you mind giving me a ride home?
16. Turn left at the third set of traffic lights after the bridge.

C Sentence Builds
1. We / living / are
2. Raining heavily / it is / outside.
3. Sisters / how many / do you have
4. The shop now / passing by / he is
5. The radio / I can´t / hear
6. Your coat / don´t forget / to hang up
7. My daughter / bad cold / caught a
8. To the airport / be taking / she will
9. Your shirt / what / is on
10. Tire of / he is / his job
 D Conversation
1.
A: When was the last time you visited your brother?
B: It´s been a year. He used to live in the same neighborhood, but he moved to
Mexico last year.
A: I didn´t know that. What´s he doing there?
Where did the man´s brother moved to?
2.
A: What does your sister look like?
B: She has brown hair, blue eyes and she´s very tall.
A: She looks just like you.
What color is the sister´s hair?
3.
A: Should I pack my sunglasses?
B: For trip to the beach, definitely.
A: Ok, I´ll take them.
What does the man pack for his trip?
4.
A: I think you need to take some time off from work.
B: It would be great to visit my brother, but I have to much work to do.
A: Maybe you should ask for help.
Who does the man want to visit?
5.
A: How can you listen to music when you´re studying?
B: It helps me work better.
A: I need complete silent.
What helps the man work better?
6.
A: You look worry. What´s wrong?
B: My sister is coming to visit this weekend, but I haven´t made any plans
yet. A: Don´t worry! I can help you think of some ideas.
Who is coming to visit the woman?
7.
A: I´m taking my son to the doctor today.
B: Oh, Is he sick?
A: No, It´s just a checkup.
Where will the son go today?
8.
A: Emily is sick today. She´s not going to come into the office.
B: Oh, no! She was supposed to help me with my presentation today.
A: Is there anyone else who can help?
Why is Emily not in the office?
9.
A: Is Alison going to eat dinner with us tonight?
B: No, she has to work late. She has a project due tomorrow.
A: Oh, that´s too bad! Tell her we´ll save some food for her.
Why is Alison working late?
10.
A: Can you tell me the time?
B: Two o´clock.
A: Oh, no! My class´s starting in 15 minutes. I´m going to be late.
When will the class start?
11.
A: I want to get a new vase for the living room.
B: What´s wrong with the old one?
A: I thought it cracked when I put some flowers in it.
What does the man want to buy?
12.
A: Where is the restroom?
B: There´s one by the escalator.
A: Is it open to the public?
What is located near the escalator?

E Typing
To ensure both comfort and safety when hiking, it is important to choose the right
shoes. First, your footwear should suit the conditions where you plan to hike.
Waterproof shoes are needed to keep your feet dry if you expect to hike in wet places. If
you expect to hike when it´s very hot, find shoes made of material that breathes well.
Second, find shoes that fit well. Try them on in the store while wearing thick socks like
the ones you might wear when hiking. Also, keep in mind that your shoes may stretch
as you break them in.

F Sentence Completion
1. You´re driving too . You should slow down.
2. I haven´t eaten anything all day. I´m so !
3. Do you have this shirt in a larger ? This one is too small.
4. Everyone needs to the rules, otherwise there will be chaos.
5. Do you know the train will arrive?
6. Do you have any roommates or do you live ?
7. For the camping trip, you will need a sleeping .
8. The traveler unfolded a of the city in order to find his way to the
hotel.
9. What comes after winter?
10. Let´s walk to the post office rather than the car.
11. Please include a phone number and email .
12. My neighbor put up a around his house to keep his dogs from
running away.
13. The animal is which means that there are not many of them left in
the world.
 14. I was cooking when I heard someone at the door.
15. Mike doesn´t like broccoli, and he spinach even more.
16. Please lie down on your on your yoga mat so you can look up at
the ceiling.
17. Bill couldn´t believe that he won the presidential .
18. The library the event by posing flyers throughout the city.
19. I my clothes off at the dry cleaner on my way to work this morning.
20. He cannot play the piano very well since he practices.

G. Dictation
1. We have a lot of work to do this weekend.
2. It´s raining at the moment.
3. She´s my favorite singer.
4. We can both do this.
5. Can you bring me a coffee with a little sugar?
6. Chemistry is a difficult subject for me.
7. Could you help me move these chairs?
8. I´d like to look at the menu again.
9. David is taking the next week off to travel with his family.
10. I’m waiting for him to respond to my e-
mail.
11. They asked to speak to the
manager.
12. There was only a little bread
left.
13. At this school, students wear
uniforms.
14. The committee selected the films for the
festival.
15. He is my childhood
friend.
16. If we had more time, I could tell you
more.

H Passage Reconstruction
James and Ann were driving to the airport. Ann asked James if she had remembered to
take his passport. He realized that he had forgotten it. He had left it in his jacket pocket
at home. They turned around to pick it up. They arrived at the airport just in time to
catch their flight.
John has been working abroad for several years. He likes his job a lot, but he misses
his family in his home country. He does not know whether he should stay or go back
home. One day, a University in his hometown offered him a job as a professor. It was
his dream job. He accepted the offer immediately and his family was very happy.
Tony wanted to try a new café for lunch. It was very popular at lunchtime and many
people were already in line. After waiting for half an hour, Tony had finally made it to the
front of the line. Then, he found out that the café only accepts cash. But he only had a
credit card with him. At the same time, he saw his friend passing by. Tony asked to
borrow some cash. His friend was happy to help.
I Summary and Opinion
Over the past several years, the number of people visiting zoos in the United States,
Australia, and England has reached record levels. Zoos attract a lot of tourist and
families. But they are not the best place for animals to live.
A zoo can provide only limited space for each animal. Some bears, for example, have
only 10 metres of walking space at a zoo, but in their natural home, bears can walk for
long distances. Many zoos keep big cats in very small spaces compared to their natural
environments. In a zoo, they cannot move enough to stay active and strong. Also, birds
are often kept in small spaces where they must walk from branch to branch instead of
flying. Having too little space to live in can be bad for the animals´ minds and bodies.
It is also important to understand that zoos can be harmful and even deadly for some
animals. Animals from different regions or areas live very close together. They can get
sick because they are not used to each other. People can also hurt animals by giving
them food that they are not supposed to eat. Animals can get sick when humans throw
waste in their living space. For example, some animals think plastic bottles are food and
they hurt themselves trying to eat the plastic. So, it is not always the case that animals
are safer in zoos than they are in their natural homes.
Many people visit zoos every year. They think it is fun activity for families. But they
should think about the poor living conditions of the animals in zoos. When it comes time
to plan an activity with your family, zoos are not the best choice.