in 2º ESO: ACTIVITIES
in 3º ESO: ACTIVITIES
QUESTIONS. Subject & Object questions and others.
Dialogue page 30 - Making recommendations
A: You can go to Alicante. There are so many funfairs. It is so exciting!
B: Sorry. I don't like funfairs because they are too noisy. There's too much noise and there are too many people.
c: Then you can go to Novelda. It is quiet enough for you. There are enough quiet places for you to stay and there are enough parks for you to go for a walk.
Translate the following sentences into English:
La película no era lo suficientemente interesante para que nosotros la viéramos.
Nerea es tan habladora. Ella habla tanto.
El ejercicio era demasiado difícil para que nosotros lo hiciéramos.
MAKING SUGGESTIONS (Analyse different ways how to suggest first)
HABITS IN THE PAST >>>> ANY LONGER, NO LONGER, ANY MORE, NO MORE
Language Quiz (BBC Learning English)
Answer these questions with information from the webpage.
1. Which preposition is commonly used with the present perfect tense to indicate duration?
a. on b. for c. in
2. Which of these is NOT a use of the present perfect?
a. Actions that started in the past and continue to the present
b. Activities happening at the moment of speaking
c. Life experiences without specifying when they happened
3. What is the correct negative contraction for "He has not studied for the exam"?
a. He haven't studied. b. He'sn't studied. c. He hasn't studied.
Fill the gap. Complete the sentences by choosing the correct form of the verb in the present
perfect.
Example: Mary ____already______ (leave) the house.
Answer: Mary has already left the house.
1. She __________ (travel) to many countries.
2. They __________ (not/visit) that museum before.
3. I __________ (never/eat) sushi in my life.
4. The team __________ (lose) three games this season.
5. He __________ (work) here for ten years.
Make a question. Convert these sentences into yes/no questions. There might be more than one
correct answer. (Then make a follow-up question)
Example: The managers have finished their meeting.
Answer: Have the managers finished their meeting? (When did they finish it?)
1. She has completed her degree. ______ ( _____ )
2. We have visited that new restaurant downtown. ____ (___)
3. He has lived in three different countries. ____ (___)
4. They have not finished the project yet. ____ (___)
5. You have met my sister before. ____ (___)
Writing. Now, write your own sentences using the present perfect.
1. What have you just done? e.g. I have just drunk a cup of coffee.
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2. A life experience e.g. I have climbed Kilimanjaro.
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3. Something that started in the past but continues to the present e.g. I’ve played the guitar for years.
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ANSWERS to the previous exercises
Language Quiz
1b, 2b, 3c
Fill the gap
1. has travelled, 2. haven’t visited, 3. have never eaten, 4. has lost, 6. has worked
Make a question
1. She has completed her degree. ______ ( _____ )
2. We have visited that new restaurant downtown. ____ (___)
3. He has lived in three different countries. ____ (___)
4. They have not finished the project yet. ____ (___)
5. You have met my sister before. ____ (___)
1. Has she completed her degree? (What has she studied?) 2. Have you/we visited that new restaurant downtown? (What did you have?) 3. Has he lived in three different countries? (How long has he lived abroad?) 4. Have they finished the project yet? (What is the company going to pay them for that?) 5. Have you met my sister before? (Can you remember what her name was?)
A torch and some goggles.
1. Albert told his students to write 25 comments on his blog. >>> "...."
2. My father asked me to bring him a glass of milk. >>> "...."
3. The students suggested having a barbecue at the beach. >>> "..."
4. My uncle offered to buy me a strawberry ice-cream. >>> "....."
5. The police officer told us not to park there in front of the gate. >>> "..."
6. My mother suggested not taking that bus again. >>> "...."
7. She asked me to answer the phone for her. >>> "...."
1. It’s possible that Jane will visit Switzerland next year.
2. I’m thinking about taking Spanish lessons.
3. I’m sure they’ll be home by now.
4. James definitely isn’t eighteen yet!
5. It’s possible the weather will be sunny tomorrow.
6. I'm sure she's at home.
7. I know that isn't Janet-She's in America.
8. I'm sure she thinks I'm stupid.
9. I bet I look silly in this coat.
10. They're always buying new cars. I'm certain they have a lot of money.