ENGLISH BLOG 4º ESO SECOND TERM

COLEGIO RAIMUNDO LULIOCENTRO CATÓLICO - CONCERTADO

Franciscanos T.O.R.Dpto. de IdiomasCód. 28013607

CHECKING EXERCISES 4º ESO. SECOND TERM

UNIT 4Vocabulary1 Complete the sentences with the correct shopping words.

1 This week’s ….................... ….................... is three packets for the price of two.

2 There’s a new …................... …................... in town. It’s got over fifty shops.

3 I never watch ….................... on TV. I hate the way they interrupt the programmes.

4 The ….................... paid for the shoes.

5 I work in a supermarket. My job is putting the products on the ….................... .

6 He couldn’t see the ….................... of the T-shirt so he asked how much it was.

2 Write the opposites of the adjectives.1 cheap – …............... 3 bright – …...............2 safe – …............... 4 modern – …...............

B Grammar

3 Complete the sentences with will or the correct form of going to.

1 They’ve made plans for the campaign. They ……................. design posters.

2 People believe that global warming ……................. get worse.

3 The charity predicts that they ……................. make more money next year.

4 We’ve planned our recycling project. We ……................. recycle paper.

5 The government thinks that the situation for street kids ……................. improve.

6 She’s decided that she ……................. give them a thousand pounds.

7 We’ve made a list of priorities and I ……................. start a petition.

8 I hope that scientists ……................. find a cure for all diseases soon.

9 Bill’s plan is that he ……................. donate money to AIDS research.

10 Scientists predict that the seas ……................. rise because of global warming.

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C ReadingRead the text and answer the questions.

ANIMALS OF THE WORLD

If you talk to people about the natural world, most people will say they love animals. But a lot of people don’t realize that many types of animal need protection. The human race doesn’t respect the environment and this puts animals in danger. For example, forests where animals live are being cut down, the seas are being polluted, and animals are being killed for their skins.

ANIMALS AT HOME

Many people have animals at home but this does not mean they look after them well. Parents sometimes buy cats, dogs, and rabbits for their children without explaining what to do with them. It is fashionable to buy exotic pets like snakes and birds, but people can’t provide the right conditions for them, so they suffer.

WHAT DO WE DO?

Save The Animals has worked since 1996 to improve the situation for animals all over the world. We work with local people to protect animal environments, boycott companies who pollute the seas, and campaign against hunting. Last year we sent a petition to the government to stop the import of exotic animals for sale in pet shops.

WHAT CAN YOU DO?

We need your help to continue our work. You can donate money or give us some of your time. We always need people to organize petitions, collect money in the street, and join us on demonstrations.

1 What type of organization is the text from?

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2 Why are animals in danger?

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3 What are people doing that creates problems for animals?

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4 Do all owners look after their pets?

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5 What mistakes do some parents make?

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6 What type of animals have become popular?

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7 How long has Save the Animals existed?

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8 What does Save the Animals do for marine animals?_________________________________________________________________________________________________________

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9 Has Save the Animals changed the law on importing exotic animals?

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10 What two things do Save the Animals need from the public?

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D WritingWrite about a cause that you think is important. Include the following information.

Paragraph 1: a description of the cause and its problems

Paragraph 2: what will happen if people don’t do something

Paragraph 3: how the public can help

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UNIT 5

A Vocabulary1 Add five more TV programmes.

film, ....................... , ....................... ,

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2 Complete the table.

Verb Noun (person) Noun (thing)

invent inventor invention

entertain entertainer (1) ……

compose composer (2) ……

explore (3) …… exploration

(4) …… competitor (5) ……

B Grammar3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the present or past simple passive.

1 English ……................. (speak) in the USA.

2 Their last hit ……................. (not compose) by the band.

3 Friends ……................. (show) on Mondays.

4 Computer studies ……................. (not teach) when I was a child.

5 Millions of videos ……................. (buy) every year.

6 My favourite actor ……................. (not interview) on last night’s show.

7 The Olympic Games ……................. (watch) by millions of people every four years.

8 My friends ……................. (not invite) to the party last weekend.





4 Write these sentences in the passive.

1 TV stations made millions of pounds.

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2 People all over the world watch TV.

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3 The presenter didn’t accept the answer.

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4 Teenagers spend a lot of money on videos.

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5 The best team didn’t win the match.

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6 Young children don’t watch chat shows.

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5 Complete the questions. Use the verbs in the box in the present or past simple passive.

build take permit show speak invent

1 ‘Where ……................. these photos ……................. ?’ ‘On holiday in Spain’.

2 ‘……................. cartoons ……................. on British TV?’ ‘Yes, they are.’

3 ‘When ……................. this cathedral ……................. ?’ ‘About 200 years ago.’

4 ‘……................ English ……................. here?’ ‘Yes, except in the villages.’

5 ‘……................. TV ……................. by an American?’ ‘No, Baird was Scottish.’

6 ‘……............... people ……............... to smoke in here?’ ‘No, you mustn’t smoke.’





C Reading6 Read the text and answer the questions.

THE FILM INDUSTRYby Clare Harris

In general, films are a very popular form of entertainment. Dramas can show you different countries and how people live. Comedies are great for helping you to relax and forget your problems. Science fiction shows you life in the future. In addition, a lot of jobs are created in the film industry – actors, camera operators, make-up, lighting, music, etc. On the other hand, not all aspects of films are positive. The international film industry is dominated by American film-makers. Most films that are shown in British cinemas are American and smaller independent film companies can’t compete. In addition, US companies use only very popular actors who attract very big cinema audiences. This creates problems for new actors who don’t get opportunities to appear on screen. In conclusion, films can give you information and ideas. They can also help you escape from your ordinary life. On the other hand, there is a danger that all films will become the same if they are imported from the USA. People should watch films made in their own country to help the local industry.

1 What type of film is good when you feel stressed?

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2 How does the film industry help the world of work?

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3 How does the US film industry affect smaller independent companies?

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4 Why can’t new actors appear on screen?

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5 How can we help solve the problems of the film industry?

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Mark: / 5

D Writing7 Write a composition with the title ‘Are computers good or bad?’ Include the following

information.Paragraph 1: good things about computers

Paragraph 2: bad things about computers

Paragraph 3: conclusion

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UNIT 6VOCABULARY1 Complete the crossword.

1 7

2 5 8

6

3 9

4

10

Across

1 The opposite of complicated.

3 A figure or an object made from stone, clay or wood.





4 Enjoyable or amusing.

6 A collection of objects or pictures that are shown to the public.

10 A picture of a view of the countryside.

Down

2 Something that offends you is this.

5 Something that makes you unhappy is this.

7 A picture of a person.

8 The opposite of old-fashioned.

9 A picture that doesn’t show things as they really are.

Grammar2. Complete the sentences with the gerund of the verbs in the box.

swim play feed jog draw take

1 I don’t mind ……................. the dog but I hate ……................. him for a walk.

2 My sister likes ……................. pictures and I love ……................. the piano.

3 ……................. and ……................. are good forms of exercise.

3. Complete the sentences with used to and the verbs in the box.

travel have believe live be stay

1 I ……................. long hair.

2 People ……................. in bigger houses.

3 My brother ……................. in ghosts.

4 Many women ……................. at home and look after children.

5 My dad ……................. an actor.

6 People ……................. on horseback.

Mark: / 6END OF TERM 2A Vocabulary1 Add two more words to each group.

1 Body language: smile, ……................., …….................

2 Sounds: shout, ……..............., …….................

3 Jobs: bus driver, ……................, ….................

4 TV programmes: the news, ……................., …….................

5 Causes: collection box, ……................., …….................

2 Write the correct word.

1 The opposite of kind – …….................





2 The noun from compete – …….................

3 The opposite of honest – …….................

4 The noun from entertain – …….................

5 The opposite of patient – …….................

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B Grammar3 Complete the text with the correct tense of

the verbs in brackets. Use the present simple, present continuous, past simple, past continuous or present perfect.

My brother, Sam, (1) ……................. (go) to a gallery last week to see an exhibition by a new artist. While Sam (2) ……................. (look) at one of the paintings, a man (3) ……................. (appear) next to him. The man asked, ‘(4) ……................. you ……................. (enjoy) the exhibition?’ Sam said, ‘It’s very good, but I (5) ……................. (not understand) this painting.’ ‘Really? That’s interesting,’ the man replied. Sam said, ‘I (6) ……................. (stare) at it for a long time, but I (7) ……................. (not decide) if I like it yet. The subject is interesting but the style and colours are a bit simple. What do you think? (8) ……................. you ever ……................. (see) this artist before?’ ‘Yes,’ he replied, ‘I am the artist.’ Sam (9) ……................. (blush) but the man said, ‘Don’t worry. I like talking about my paintings and I (10) ……................. (prefer) people to be honest.’

4 Correct the mistakes in these sentences.

1 I will go out at the weekend, but I’m not sure.

2 When I was younger, I use to watch cartoons.

3 The demonstration organized by animal rights groups.

4 She’s an only child, so that must be her brother.

5 Paint is a good way to relax.

6 She speaks very slow.

7 If you give money to charity, it going to help developing countries.

8 Who did draw that picture? Simon did.

9 I must to stay in last night.

10 They have already planned their holiday. They will fly to the Caribbean.





C Reading5 Read the text and answer the questions.

Dear Sir or Madam

I am writing to complain about your news programme ‘The World Today’,

which is shown every weekday at 6.30 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. The

programme that was shown on Wednesday 19 July at 6.30 was

particularly worrying. I was watching television with my two young children

at that time and images of war and children suffering from disease were

shown. No warning was given to tell viewers that the content of the film

was shocking. Both of my children cried and I had to switch the

programme off.

I then watched the later news programme after my children had gone to bed. I was

expecting to receive more information on the war situation, but only a brief report was

given. Most of the half-hour programme was an interview with a pop star who has recently

got engaged to a footballer. I am not interested in this couple and their romance, but it

would be better to show these people in your earlier programme when children are

watching.

I understand that the news has to show images that are moving or frightening. However, if

you don’t inform people of this before you show the report, I will have to stop watching your

channel.

I look forward to receiving your reply.

Yours faithfully,

Mr A.J. Harrison

Mr A.J. Harrison

1 How many times is ‘The World Today’ shown in one week?

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2 During which part of the day is ‘The World Today’ shown?

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3 How did Mr Harrison feel about the programme that was shown at 6.30 p.m.?

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4 What did Mr Harrison and his children see during the programme?

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5 How did his children react to what they saw?

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6 Did the children watch the news at 9.30?

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7 Did Mr Harrison find out a lot about the war in the second programme?

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8 Were the couple in the interview married?

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9 What time would be better for interviews with famous people?

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10 Why might Mr Harrison stop watching the channel?

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D Writing

6 Write a composition with the title ‘Is TV news good or bad?’ Include the following information.Paragraph 1: good things about TV news

Paragraph 2: bad things about TV news

Paragraph 3: conclusion

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ANSWER KEYUNIT 4A Vocabulary

1 1 special offer 4 customer2 shopping centre 5 shelves3 adverts 6 price

2 1 expensive 3 dull2 dangerous 4 old-fashioned

B GRAMMAR3 1 are going to

2 will





3 will 4 are going to 5 will 6 is going to 7 ’m going to 8 will 9 is going to

10 will

C Reading

4 1The text is from a charity.2Animals are in danger because the human race doesn’t respect the environment.3 People are cutting down forests where animals live, polluting the seas, and killing animals for their skins.4 No, they don’t.5 They don’t explain to their children what to do with their pets.6 Exotic pets like snakes and birds have become popular.7 Save the Animals has existed since 1996.8 It boycotts companies that pollute the seas.9 No, it hasn’t.

10 It needs money and time.

D Writing

5 Students’ own answers.UNIT 5

A Vocabulary

1 Possible answers soap, chat show, game show, documentary, film, comedy, drama series

2 1 entertainment 2 composition 3 explorer 4 compete 5 competition

B Grammar

3 1 is spoken 2 wasn’t composed 3 is shown 4 weren’t taught 5 are bought 6 wasn’t interviewed





7 are watched 8 weren’t invited

4 1 Millions of pounds were made by TV stations.

2 TV is watched by people all over the world.3 The answer wasn’t accepted by the

presenter.4 A lot of money is spent on videos by teenagers. 5 The match wasn’t won by the best team.6 Chat shows aren’t watched by young

children.

5 1 were … taken 4 Is … spoken 2 Are … shown 5 Was … invented3 was … built 6 Are … permitted

C Reading

6 1 Comedies are good when you feel stressed.2 It creates a lot of jobs.3 The US film industry makes so many films that smaller companies can’t compete.4 New actors can’t appear on screen because

US companies prefer very popular actors who attract big audiences.5 People should watch films made in their

own country to help the local industry.

D Writing

7 Students’ own answers.UNIT 6

VOCABULARY

A Vocabulary

1 Across1 simple 3 sculpture 4 fun 6 exhibition

10 landscape

Down2 shocking 5 depressing 7 portrait 8 modern 9 abstract

B Grammar

2 1 feeding; taking

2 drawing; playing





3 Swimming; jogging

3 1 used to have 4 used to stay 2 used to live 5 used to be 3 used to believe 6 used to travel

END OF TERM 2

A Vocabulary

1 Possible answersBody language: cry, point, blush, shake hands, bite your nails, stare, kiss, hug

Sounds: scream, laugh, howl, whistle, whisper, snore, bang, knock, hum

Jobs: racing/taxi/train driver, bank/office/hotel/hospital manager, beauty consultant, doctor/nurse/dentist, civil servant, computer programmer, basketball/tennis/ golf/football player, motorcycle mechanic, construction worker, French/Maths/ Chemistry/Geography teacher, civil/agricultural/mechanical/electrical engineer, DJ, snowboarder, web page designer, receptionist, au pair, security guard, actor

TV programmes: the weather, drama series, documentary, soap opera, chat show, game show, film, comedy, cartoon, sports programme, music programme

Causes: poster, placard, sticker, boycott, petition, charity, leaflet, demonstration, banner, government

2 1 unkind 2 competitor 3 dishonest 4 entertainment 5 impatient

B Grammar

3 1 went 6 ’ve stared 2 was looking 7 haven’t decided 3 appeared 8 Have … seen 4 Are … enjoying 9 blushed 5 don’t understand 10 prefer

4 1 I may / might go out at the weekend, but I’m not sure.

2 When I was younger, I used to watch cartoons.

3 The demonstration was organized by animal rights groups.

4 She’s an only child, so that can’t be her brother.5 Painting is a good way to relax.6 She speaks very slowly.7 If you give money to charity, it will help developing countries.8 Who drew that picture? Simon did.9 I had to stay in last night.

10 They have already planned their holiday. They’re going to fly to the Caribbean.

C Reading

5 1 It is shown ten times.2 It is shown in the evening.





3 He was worried about it.4 They saw images of war and children

suffering from disease.5 They cried.6 No, they didn’t.7 No, he didn’t.8 No, they weren’t.9 He would prefer to see them at 6.30 p.m.

10 He might stop watching the channel if they don’t inform people that they are going to see upsetting or frightening images.

D Writing

6 Students’ own answers.



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