INTERMEDIO 1

LESSON 1

He (started) (start) driving when he was 18. 

She (hasn't cleaned) (not clean) her flat for weeks. It smells awful! 
Martin? He isn't here anymore. He (left) (leave) the office twenty minutes ago. 
I (bought) (buy) a new pair of trousers yesterday. 
You (have spent) (spend) two hours chatting on the Internet. I think it's time to have a break. 
(Have) you (ever been) (ever be) to an English-speaking country? 
I (haven't had) (not have) time to read your email yet but I will read it later today. 
(Did) you (watch) (watch) the game last night? What an incredible last ten minutes!

The mother spoke softly for his wife's birthday party. (in order not to wake the baby.)
He sprayed insect repellent on himself in order not to wake the baby. (in order not to get
bitten by mosquitoes.)
The young couple took a trip to the mountains in order to get attention from his mother. (for
a nice weekend break.)
The husband bought a cake for cutting bread and that one is for cutting meat. (for his wife's
birthday party.)
They donated 40 euros to Greenpeace in order not to get bitten by mosquitoes. (to help
preserve oceans and forests.)
The child started crying for a nice weekend break. (in order to get attention from his mother.)
This knife is to help preserve oceans and forests. (for cutting bread and that one is for cutting
meat.)

My niece is only four years old but she knows how to dress (herself) without help.
I taught (myself) how to play the guitar.
Look at (yourself) in the mirror. You can't go to our friends' wedding dressed like that!
Mr Robinson is the only teacher in the whole school that can laugh at (himself).
The father told the children to behave (themselves).
Oops! I think I've cut (myself).
We've bought (ourselves) some bread, ham and cheese to make sandwiches for the trip.
I hope I have enough money to go to New Zealand one day. The flight (itself) costs 1,600
dollars.

(SAVE)
(SPLASH)
(SWUM)
(FORMULA)
(BOIL)
(SHOWERS)
(SANK)
(TAP)

LESSON 2

You (ought to) eat 5 pieces of fruit every day.

You (must) wear a seat belt during take-off when you travel by plane.
I was feeling so sick yesterday that I (couldn't) eat anything.
It's very late. You (shouldn't) be making all that noise.
I (can) play the guitar very well but I'm a terrible singer.
Can we talk later? I'm in a hurry. I (must) go now.
There is plenty of fruit in the fridge. We (don't have to) buy any.
I (could) speak German a few years ago but I have forgotten it now.
You (mustn't) bring any food or drink in the language lab.
I (have to) be at the meeting at 9 o'clock. I think I'm going to take a taxi.

Victims… drown more quickly in fresh water.

When drowning, victims…  (can't control their actions.) 

When drowning, victims… (don't usually call out for help.) 

Once they are in the water… (lifeguards shouldn't take immediate action.)

There is a new water ride this season. (TRUE) 

If the weather is bad some attractions may close. (TRUE) 
Parking is free. (FALSE) 
You have to pay to use the lockers. (TRUE) 
You can bring your own food or drink into the park. (FALSE)

Teenagers and grown-ups can catch a (wave) at the massive pool.

There is a giant (100 feet) slide.
There is a (15) percent discount for season passes bought today.
You can bring your own (beach) towel or buy one at the shop.
If you want to come in and out of the park, get your (hand) stamped.

LESSON 3

Good morning. Can I help you?  (Yes, I'm visiting the area and I'd like some information on
interesting things to see and do near here.) 
Could you tell me more about it?  (Well, the 36 columns of this Memorial represent the States in
the Union at the time of Lincoln's death and...) 
Do me a favour. Go to the store and get a few things for dinner tonight.  (Sure. Just write a
shopping list for me.)

Would you mind lending me your phone?

(I'm afraid the battery has just run out.) 
I wonder if you have concessions for students.
(We do. The guided tour is half price.)

(Good morning, Broadstairs Public Library. Can I help you?)

(Yes, I'm here for a couple of weeks and I was wondering if I could get a library card to borrow
books from the library?)
(I'm afraid you have to be a resident to get a library card but non-residents may also borrow
books by paying a £20 deposit which we return when you leave.)
(That's fine, then.). (Is there anything else I can help you with?)
(Yes, I wondered if could bring my laptop in to do some work. Do you have Wifi?)
(Yes, we do and it's free. Just ask for the password at the front desk.)
Just one more thing. What are your opening hours?
(We're open from 9 am to 6 pm from Monday to Saturday and 10 am to 4 pm on Sundays.)
aqua walking: (weights) 
kitesurfing: (board) 
canoeing: (paddle) 
scuba diving: (breathing apparatus) 
snorkelling: (wet suit) 
swimming: (goggles) 
windsurfing: (board)

end: (ending)

begin (beginning)
:

live: (life)

lose: (loss)

die: (death)

We're finally home! Time to (unpack) (unkapc) now. 

The woman got a little electric shock when she tried to (unplug) (plgunu) the fridge. 
I think this is the wrong key. It won't (unlock) (lokcun) the door. 
It's Friday evening! The perfect time to (uncork) (krocnu) a nice bottle of wine. 
The passengers started to (unfasten) (tsfanenu) their seat belts once the plane landed. 
What are you waiting for? Come on! (Unwrap) (pranUw) your birthday presents now! 
The Chief Inspector gave the order to enter the building and (untie) (nutei) the prisoners. 
Did you (unload) (lodaun) the washing machine? Yes, I did. Look! I found: a twenty-pound note!

WHEN YOU (SAY) NOTHING AT ALL. RONAN KEATING.

ONLY TIME WILL (TELL).MIKE OLDFIELD.
(SAY) YES. BEYONCE.
(TELL) ME A JOKE. CO-OP BOB.
(TELL) THE TRUTH. OTTIS REDDING.
HARD TO (SAY) I'M SORRY. CHICAGO.
SOMETHING TO (SAY).STEVIE WONDER.
(TELL) ME SOMETHING I DON'T KNOW. SELENA GOMEZ.

The Internet connection is down.

You could try unplugging the router for a few seconds and then plugging it in again. 
It could snow today.
(Look at the clouds in the sky.) 
Could I please open the window?
(It's so hot I can't breathe.)

Could you possibly drive me to the station on Sunday?

(I have an early morning train to catch.) 
The fog is really thick.
(Our flight could be delayed.) 
The concert could be cancelled.
(There is a severe storm warning for the area.)

A social networking (site)
Mark this (tweet) as a favourite
A Facebook (timeline)
Post a (comment)
(Upload) a video.

UNIT 2

LESSON 1

Greg's TV viewing habits

sports news sitcoms films game shows cartoons

100% 90% 70% 50% 20% 0%

He often watches sitcoms.

He (always) watches sports.

He (almost always) watches the news.

He (sometimes) watches films.

He (hardly ever) watches game shows.

He (never) watches cartoons.

Complete the sentences with the correct form of tend  to.

He (tends to) watch sports and news.

He (doesn't tend to) watch game shows or cartoons.

Pau Gasol (used to) play for Los Angeles Lakers. He was one of the best players there ever. 
(Did you use to) go skiing when you lived in Austria? 
They (didn't use to) argue so much years ago. I think they might get divorced soon. 
My best friend (didn't use to) like golf but she loves playing it now. 
I (used to) smoke but I gave it up a few years ago. 
(Didn't you use to) go out with Pam Wilson? Guess what! She's just got engaged to Phil! 
Gangnam Style is playing on the radio! I (used to) know how to dance to it. I was so good at it
too! 
(Did you use to) like vegetables when you were a child?

The Simpsons, Family Guy, The Flintstones  (cartoon)

Planet Earth, 60 Minutes, Frontline  (documentary)
Get Gorgeous, Clean House, How do I look?  (makeover show)
Wheel of Fortune, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, Jeopardy!  (game show)
America's Next Top Model, Dancing with the Stars, Big Brother  (reality show)
Eastenders, Ugly Betty, Neighbours  (soap opera)
Friends, The Big Bang Theory, How I met your mother  (sitcom)

ckry (cookery) / quz (quiz) / trvl (travel) show

nws (news) / hstry (history) / ntr (nature) programme
cstm (costume) / pltcl (political) drama

Did you (watch) last night's match? What an amazing game that was!
You should (look at) Dave's photos on Facebook. They're hilarious!
It was cold and windy outside so we decided to stay in and (watch) a film.
People in the 80's used to (watch) a lot of video clips.
The painting you're (looking at) is Picasso's Girl before a mirror.
He stood up and (looked at) the view of the city.
There's nothing good to (watch) on TV. I think I'm heading for the pub.

a(n (popular) belief, program, opinion

)

a(n (shocking) announcement, experience, video

)

a (pleasant) atmosphere, town, surprise

a(n (leading) role, member, actor

)

a(n (glamorous) life, personality, party

)

a(n (ordinary) life, person, conversation

)

a(n (abandoned) car, idea, cat

)

LESSON 2
How long (have you been learning) English? 
(I've had) this car since 2001 and (it has never broken) down. 
A: You look great, Tom!
B: Thanks! (I've been doing) a lot of exercise lately. 
A: (Have you seen) Still Alice?
B: Not yet, but I know it's supposed to be a cool film. 
(We've known) each other since we met in our first year of university. 
Sorry I'm a bit late. I hope (you haven't been waiting) for a long time. 
(You've been studying) for two hours. Don't you think you need to take a break? 
(I've always wanted) to play the guitar and join a band.

They've been married (for) 25 years.

I've been doing grammar exercises (for) the last 20 minutes.
We haven't eaten anything (since) we had breakfast this morning.
She's been sick (since) Tuesday.
I've had this bike (for) about a month.
He's been playing for Inter Milan (since) 2013.

The plane's about to take off. Turn off your mobile phone.
(You'd better turn off your mobile phone.) 
It's very cold outside. I think you should wear a jacket.
(You'd better wear a jacket.) 
You haven't been feeling well for three days now. It would be a good thing to go to the doctor's.
(You'd better go to the doctor's.) 
If I were you, I wouldn't order another drink. You have had too many.
(You'd better stop drinking now.) 
There's a red flag. Don't swim in the sea.
(You'd better not swim in the sea.)

What was the final score in the first match? Chelsea 2 Swansea 2

What was the final score in the second match? Manchester United 1 Tottenham 0

Which of the following is incorrect? Wales won the match against Ireland.

Jazz Carling won:  (one medal in Kazan.) 

Heather Watson lost her game: (in two sets.)

Which of the following teams wasn’t playing at home?  (Ireland) 

Which of the following did not have an easy game?  (Manchester United) 

Who didn’t play a full game?  (Thibau Courtois) 

Which sport didn’t we hear about in the news? Skiing

cloakroom  (place in a theatre or club where people can leave their coats or jackets)
spotted  (seen)
a flop  (not successful at all)
struggled  (had a difficult time)
stage name  (artistic name)
a duet  (a song sung by two singers)
focused on (was mostly interested in)
took off became successful again
host  (presenter)

Cilla Black was very fond of her first performance with The Beatles. (FALSE) 
Cilla Black's artistic name came from an error in a newspaper. (TRUE) 
Cilla Black was a very popular singer in the 70s. (FALSE) 
Tom Jones was the host for the first episode of Cilla. (FALSE) 
Cilla didn't appear on television much in the early 80s. (TRUE)

LESSON 3

What's up?(on)Nothing much. Just the news.What canal is it on?(channel)It's on Sky One.Do

you matter if I switch over?(mind)Not at all. Go ahead.Can you do the volume down a bit,
please? It's too loud.(turn)Sure.Would you stop do that, please? It's very annoying!(doing)I'm
sorry.Would you mind be quiet? I'm trying to study.(being)You shouldn't be in the living room
then. Why don't you go to your bedroom?

What's o (n)?
Nothing m (uch). Football, as usual.
Do you m (ind) if I s (witch) over? Let's watch something else.
Go a (head).
Where's the r (emote) control?
Here it is.
Inside Out's on on Sky 1. That's a cool animation film. 
It is. Let's watch it then. T (urn) the volume up a bit.

Not popular: (unpopular)

Not perfect (imperfect)

Not possible: (impossible)

Not pleasant: (unpleasant)

Not polite: (impolite)

Not important: (unimportant)

Not partial: (impartial)

Not personal: (impersonal)

Not kind: (unkind)

Not tidy: (untidy)

I never got used to (commuting) to work when I lived in the US. 

He used to (be) a footballer but he's retired now. 
Sheila used to (get) bad marks when she was at school but she's a good university student
now. 
Paul used to (buy) lots of meat but he's a vegetarian now and he doesn't eat it anymore. 
If you move to England, you'll have to get used to (driving) on the left. 
Winters in Norway are long but you will soon get used to (living) there. 
I didn't use to (like) cricket but I do now. 
I don't think I would get used to (having) dinner at 9 or 10 at night if I lived in Spain.

The laptop is working fine but it (smells) like something inside is burning.
A day trip to the beach? It (sounds) like a good plan to me!
There was a lot of turbulence on the flight and it (seemed) never-ending.
This soup (tastes) nasty! It’s so salty!
She could (feel) a nice breeze as she opened the window.
Those strawberry cakes (look) delicious. We should buy one.
Could you turn the volume (down), please? That music's too loud!
Time to turn (off) the lights and go to bed.
She turned the engine (on) and drove off.
Who turned (up) the heating? It's boiling in here!
It got really hot inside so they turned the air conditioning (on).
Would you mind turning the air conditioning (down) a bit? I'm freezing.
Turn the volume (up). I love this song!
The electrician turned (off) the electricity and fixed the light switch.