UNIVERSIDAD
TECNOLOGICA DE SANTIAGO
UTESA
English
IV
Exercises
of English IV
PART-A
UNITS 11-12
Grammar
-ing
form & infinitive
-Complete
with the right verb form.
I like listening
(listen) to pop music
- We’ve decided (help) him tomorrow.
- I’m into (buy) comfortable clothes.
- Where would you like (travel) in the future?
- What are you planning (do) next summer?
- I can’t stand (wear) a suit and a tie.
- I love (look) smart and fashionable.
- You don’t need (go) again.
- I think it’s worth (get) quality clothes.
- I’m learning (drive).
- I enjoy (play) with my children.
-Choose
the correct verb form.
I
hate … .
a)
study b)
studying c) to
studying
- I don’t mind … .
a) driving b) to drive c) drive
- Do you expect … all your exams?
a) to pass b) pass c) passing
- Are you happy … here?
a) be b) being c) to be
- … for clothes is very boring.
a) Shop b) Shopping c) To shop
- Aren’t you bored of … the same thing?
a) do b) to do c) doing
- It’s not easy … this decision..
a) take b) taking c) to take
- I want … in South America.
a) to live b) living c) live
- … English is difficult for Spaniards.
a) Learn b) Learning c) Learns
- … the clothes I like gives me confidence.
a) Wearing b) To wear c) Wear
- Pleased … meet you.
a) meet b) to meeting c) to meet
Adjective order
-Put
the words in the right order.
a shirt green cotton = a
green cotton shirt
- a blue secondhand pair of leather shoes
- a
young girl Spanish
- a
wood new brown table
- a
pair of socks black very old cotton
- a
silk trendy white shirt
Vocabulary
Clothes & styles
-Match
the words in the columns.
long hair - hippy
- Warm-up suit a) exclusive
- suit and tie b) trendy
- piercing c) smart
- designer labels d) scruffy
- old clothes e) sporty
-Choose
the right verb.
I
like wearing
/ carrying
comfortable clothes.- You
look
/ appear
really different.
- That
shirt fits
/ matches
him very well.
- You
should wear something that fits
/ matches
your shoes.
- Jeans
don’t suit
/ go with
ties.
- You
seem
/ look
very smart in that suit.
Clothes shopping
-Make
sentences
from
prompts.
I
buy / these / jeans. I / like / return them.
I
bought these jeans and I’d like to return them.
A:
Good morning. I / look for / leather jacket.
B:
You / like / this one? It / should / fit / you / very well.
A:
OK. Could / I / try / on?
B:
Of course.
A:
I / think / be / too tight. You / have / big / size?
B:
Why / not you / take off / and try / this other one?
A:
This one /fit / me / really well.
B:
Yes, and / I / think / it / really / goes with / your hair color.
A:
How much / then?
B:
It’s in the sale–$25.
A:
Fine. I / take / it.
B:
How / you / like / pay ?
A:
Credit card.
B:
Certainly, if you could just step this way …
Error analysis
-Find
and correct the mistakes
I
like - I like this shirt. Can I try it, please?
- She needs be more optimistic about things.
- I can’t help to watch so much TV.
- I’ll try study harder in the future.
- I bought some plastic, new and yellow shoes in the street market.
Grammar
Supposition:
could,
might,
may,
must,
can’t
-Complete
the sentences with the correct modal verb.
He works in a hospital. He
must be a doctor.
- If it doesn’t rain, we … go for a picnic tomorrow.
- He … be an important person. He has three bodyguards.
- I … go to Peru next summer but I’m not sure.
- What shall we do tonight? We … eat out and then go dancing.
- She … be tired, she’s done nothing all day!
-Rewrite
the sentences using the verbs in brackets.
Maybe we’ll go out tonight.
(might)
We might go out tonight
- Perhaps he’ll come soon. (may)
- I’ll probably be here tomorrow. (might)
- I’m not sure if that’ll happen. (could)
- The lights are off so it’s almost certain he’s not at home. (can’t)
- I suppose that’s his brother because he really looks like him. (must)
-ed
/ -ing adjectives
-Choose
the right adjective.
This film is very boring
/ bored.
- I’m interested / interesting in animals.
- This
city is depressing /
depressed.
- He’s
going to Disney World soon. Imagine how excited
/ exciting he is.
- I
had a frightened /
frightening
experience yesterday.
- I
was surprised /
surprising to hear
the news.
- When
will this appalling /
appalled war end?
- It
was very disappointing
/ disappointed to
see him lose the match.
- The
city streets are very dirty. It’s disgusting
/ disgusted.
- His
job is very tiring /
tired.
- Working
with children is satisfying
/ satisfied.
Vocabulary
Transport
-Match
the words in the columns.
traffic - jam
- get to a) the city / town
- get around / about b) the office to the gym
- get on / off c) traffic
- get from d) school
5 be / get stuck in e) the
bus …
Opinions
-Choose
the right option.
I
…
that he’s a very good student.a) expect b) agree c) sympathise
- I
… to see you soon.
- Do
you … he’s intelligent?
- I
… with the anti-globalisation movement.
- What
I … is that people should be more tolerant.
- Do
you … with his idea?
- Are
you … they will come tomorrow?
- Do
you … what I mean?
- You
can’t
… to learn English in three months.
- Bill
Gates is very rich. …, he’s a millionaire.
- He
looks very young but he’s … 56.
Future
plans (10
points)
-Put
this dialogue in the correct order.
A:
What are you up to next weekend?
B: Thanks.
See you on Friday.
A:
It
really doesn’t matter. If we can’t go swimming, we’ll walk on
the beach and just relax in the ocean air.
B:
Nothing
special. What have you got planned?
A:
Friday
morning, 7 a.m. at John’s. He’s driving.
B:
Wonderful!
I’m looking forward to it.
B:
I’d
love to. But, there may be a problem. The weather forecast said it
might be cold and wet over the weekend.
B:
OK,
then. When and where shall we meet?
A:
We’re
off to the beach. Would you like to come with us?
Error analysis
-Find
and correct the mistakes
I
might to
go home tomorrow
- We were all exhausting after work.
- I’m agree with you.
- I think in him every day.
- Could computers to control us in the future?
- I was annoying with him because he didn’t speak to me.
A: I’m sure we’ll
have a great time. Don’t forget to bring some warm clothes.
