Part ONE: Verbs. Underline the correct verb.
1. I tried to open/ opening the windows, but it is still hot in here.
2. She tried to speak/ speaking, but she had lost her voice.
3. Do you remember to hear/ hearing that song on our first date?
4. I would/ used to love going to the river when I was in high school.
5. We would/ used to swim and rock climb by the bridge.
6. Have you seen/ have you been seeing the new movie about robotic animals?
7. Have you been/ have you been going to Malawi?
8. She has watched/ she has been watching Sex and the City all afternoon.
9. She has watched/ she has been watching Duets three times.
10. My parents advised/suggested me to study something that would make me happy.
11. The coach told/ announced that the team had qualified for the state championships.
12. He declared/ assured her that he really loved her.
PART 2: Complete with the correct phrase.
Phrases: are thought be, it was once believed, is said to be
1. The increased number of ADHD diagnoses_________________________ caused by changes in the American diet.
2. The mild winters of the past few years ___________________________ a product of global warming.
3. _______________________________ that children should be seen and not heard.
PART 3: VOCABULARY: Make each adjective negative by adding un, in, ir, im or il.
1. ______ decisive.
2. ______ replaceable
3. ______ adventurous
4. _______ capable
5. _______ probable.
6. Choose three of these words. Use them in a sentence.
PART 4: VOCABULARY
1. I'm so sleepy. I think I'll take a short _____________ before class.
2. The cake looked _______________, but when I took a bite it was kind of stale.
3. We took a quick ______________ in the lake.
4. Do you think Tamara and Josep are _____________________?
5. He tries to be an _____________________ person, but he can't imagine dating a woman taller than him.
6. The _________________ was full of soccer fans rooting for the home team.
(PS. IS IT TOO MEAN TO EXPECT YOU TO BE ABLE TO DO THIS WITHOUT A WORD BANK?)
PART 5: HAVING SOMETHING DONE. Complete the sentences using get.
1. ____________________ your hair cut?
2. I usually ___________ (my watch fix) by the repairman in the mall.
3. How often ____________________ (your eyes examine)
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lunes, 20 de septiembre de 2010
domingo, 12 de septiembre de 2010
Unit 6 Practice Test
Stative and Dynamic Verbs: Mark each verb. Write an S for stative or a D for dynamic.
1. Celina has known Jeanne for three years.
2. He isn't seeing anyone at the moment.
3. I think the ability to write an effective persuasive essay is important.
4. Did you take a picture of the monkey stealing the man's cigarette?
5. There are only four people in her family, but they have five TVs.
6. Cheyenne is thinking of studying ethnomusicology.
7. Most children play a sport after school.
8. They were having an argument when we arrived.
Present perfect continuous: Write present perfect continuous sentences.
1. Louie is practicing guitar. He started an hour ago.
Louie...
2. I am studying chemistry. I started studying two years ago.
I...
3. They are visiting their cousins. Ask a question to find out when they arrived.
How long...
4. She playing video games. Ask a question to fine out when she started playing.
How long...
Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous: Complete the sentences using the correct form.
1. She ________________________ (not see) the new cell phones with teleportation and invisibility functions.
2. I ___________________________ (look) for you for twenty minutes. Where were you?
3. ___________________________ (you hear) the joke about the two muffins in the oven?
4. He knew he _________________________ (listen) to the radio for too long because he _____________________ (already hear) the new Justin Bieber song six times.
6. How many books ___________________________ (he write)?
Linking Expressions: Complete the sentences with the following expressions: on the other hand, yet, as a result, consequently, also.
1. Children have started eating more fast food. _______________________ childhood obesity has become a wide spread issue.
2. It can be easy and inexpensive to provide children with a healthy diet, _______________________ many parents choose to feed their children the same unhealthy foods that they themselves eat.
3. Many children spend their after-school hours at home in front of the TV. This sedentary lifestyle ________________________ contributes to the problem of childhood obesity.
4. Some childhood health advocates hope that technology and new, active video games such a DDR and Wii will help children become more active. __________________________ it is important not to forget that we should continue encourages children to participate in actual outdoor, physical activities such as school sports, community leagues, and neighborhood pick-up games.
5. Due to economic problems, some schools have had to cut their budgets for physical education. __________________________ children are getting even less exercise than before.
CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWER KEY
1. Celina has known Jeanne for three years.
2. He isn't seeing anyone at the moment.
3. I think the ability to write an effective persuasive essay is important.
4. Did you take a picture of the monkey stealing the man's cigarette?
5. There are only four people in her family, but they have five TVs.
6. Cheyenne is thinking of studying ethnomusicology.
7. Most children play a sport after school.
8. They were having an argument when we arrived.
Present perfect continuous: Write present perfect continuous sentences.
1. Louie is practicing guitar. He started an hour ago.
Louie...
2. I am studying chemistry. I started studying two years ago.
I...
3. They are visiting their cousins. Ask a question to find out when they arrived.
How long...
4. She playing video games. Ask a question to fine out when she started playing.
How long...
Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous: Complete the sentences using the correct form.
1. She ________________________ (not see) the new cell phones with teleportation and invisibility functions.
2. I ___________________________ (look) for you for twenty minutes. Where were you?
3. ___________________________ (you hear) the joke about the two muffins in the oven?
4. He knew he _________________________ (listen) to the radio for too long because he _____________________ (already hear) the new Justin Bieber song six times.
6. How many books ___________________________ (he write)?
Linking Expressions: Complete the sentences with the following expressions: on the other hand, yet, as a result, consequently, also.
1. Children have started eating more fast food. _______________________ childhood obesity has become a wide spread issue.
2. It can be easy and inexpensive to provide children with a healthy diet, _______________________ many parents choose to feed their children the same unhealthy foods that they themselves eat.
3. Many children spend their after-school hours at home in front of the TV. This sedentary lifestyle ________________________ contributes to the problem of childhood obesity.
4. Some childhood health advocates hope that technology and new, active video games such a DDR and Wii will help children become more active. __________________________ it is important not to forget that we should continue encourages children to participate in actual outdoor, physical activities such as school sports, community leagues, and neighborhood pick-up games.
5. Due to economic problems, some schools have had to cut their budgets for physical education. __________________________ children are getting even less exercise than before.
CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWER KEY
martes, 7 de septiembre de 2010
Ritual Unit Review
The mid-term exam covering Unit 5 and Unit 6 (Ritual and Techonolgy) will be on Monday, September 13th.
If you want to start studying, here is a practice test you can use. This only covers Unit 5, but I will post another practice test at the end of this week.
Part 1: Verb patters. Choose the correct form.
1. I tried to call/calling you, but your phone was busy.
2. I'll always remember to hear/hearing that song for the first time.
3. I'd like to go/going to the movies, but I should really finish my project for university.
4. I quit to eat/eating peanut butter after I realized how much sugar and fat it contains.
5. We're out of milk so I'll stop to pick/picking some up after work.
6. Oh no! I forgot to write/writing down the address for my interview.
7. Let's try to open/opening the window to make it cooler in here.
8. When he retires, he wants to live/living by the sea.
9. When she goes to the movies, she likes to arrive/arriving early to get the best seats.
10. Would you please stop to make/making that noise? It's really annoying!
Part 2: Past and present habits: Complete each sentence using will, would, used to, or didn't use to.
1. I______________________ hate eating broccoli when I was little, but now I like it.
2. When my sister did something bad she__________________ always pretend it wasn't her.
3. Every year my whole family ____________________ come to our house for Christmas.
4. When my brother was little, he_____________________ carry around a little rabbits foot. He said it was good luck.
5. I ____________________ usually drink two cups of coffee before heading off to work.
Part 3: Annoying Habits. Complete the text with keeps on telling, insists on eating, is constantly talking about, are always wondering, keeps trying
My classmate Martina can be so annoying! She ______________________ herself. It's like she doesn't realize there is anyone else in the world besides her! And it isn't like she talks about normal stuff either, she ______________________ us these crazy stories about when she was in secret agent training camp. Weird! My classmates and I ___________________________________ if such a place really exists, and we think it's all in her imagination. Another weird thing is that Martina ______________________________ only noodles. So, if a bunch of us want to order a pizza after class, she goes crazy and _________________________ to convince us to get Chinese take-out instead.
Part 4: Vocabulary. Complete the sentences with the vocabulary we learned.
1. At first the other team was beating us, but then we __________________ the score out.
2. I always ________________ for Manchester United.
3. Who is your favorite ________________ on the team?
4. If we can score one more goal, I'm sure we're going to _________________ the game.
5. Because of the rain forecasted, the _____________ wasn't as full as usually. Only the most dedicated fans came to watch the game.
CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWER KEY!
If you want to start studying, here is a practice test you can use. This only covers Unit 5, but I will post another practice test at the end of this week.
Part 1: Verb patters. Choose the correct form.
1. I tried to call/calling you, but your phone was busy.
2. I'll always remember to hear/hearing that song for the first time.
3. I'd like to go/going to the movies, but I should really finish my project for university.
4. I quit to eat/eating peanut butter after I realized how much sugar and fat it contains.
5. We're out of milk so I'll stop to pick/picking some up after work.
6. Oh no! I forgot to write/writing down the address for my interview.
7. Let's try to open/opening the window to make it cooler in here.
8. When he retires, he wants to live/living by the sea.
9. When she goes to the movies, she likes to arrive/arriving early to get the best seats.
10. Would you please stop to make/making that noise? It's really annoying!
Part 2: Past and present habits: Complete each sentence using will, would, used to, or didn't use to.
1. I______________________ hate eating broccoli when I was little, but now I like it.
2. When my sister did something bad she__________________ always pretend it wasn't her.
3. Every year my whole family ____________________ come to our house for Christmas.
4. When my brother was little, he_____________________ carry around a little rabbits foot. He said it was good luck.
5. I ____________________ usually drink two cups of coffee before heading off to work.
Part 3: Annoying Habits. Complete the text with keeps on telling, insists on eating, is constantly talking about, are always wondering, keeps trying
My classmate Martina can be so annoying! She ______________________ herself. It's like she doesn't realize there is anyone else in the world besides her! And it isn't like she talks about normal stuff either, she ______________________ us these crazy stories about when she was in secret agent training camp. Weird! My classmates and I ___________________________________ if such a place really exists, and we think it's all in her imagination. Another weird thing is that Martina ______________________________ only noodles. So, if a bunch of us want to order a pizza after class, she goes crazy and _________________________ to convince us to get Chinese take-out instead.
Part 4: Vocabulary. Complete the sentences with the vocabulary we learned.
1. At first the other team was beating us, but then we __________________ the score out.
2. I always ________________ for Manchester United.
3. Who is your favorite ________________ on the team?
4. If we can score one more goal, I'm sure we're going to _________________ the game.
5. Because of the rain forecasted, the _____________ wasn't as full as usually. Only the most dedicated fans came to watch the game.
CLICK HERE FOR THE ANSWER KEY!
domingo, 8 de agosto de 2010
Unit One REVIEW
The Unit One test is on Monday.
Here is a practice test that you can use to review.
Verb Structures: Complete each sentence with the appropriate tense of the verb.
1.) I_______________(know) Danna for a long time.
2.) I ______________(sleep) when you called me.
3.) Her T-shirt ______________ (not make) in the United States.
4.) We ___________________(already eat) when they invited us to dinner.
5.) When he was a child, he ______________ (be) so cute. I don't know what happened!
Auxiliary Verbs: Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of be, do or have.
1.) _______ you go out last night?
2.) She ________ met Bill Gates.
3.) When I saw you, you _____ doing homework.
4.) I _________ been to Africa, but I would like to go.
5.) This book _______ printed in China.
So and Neither: Agree with these statements
Example: I can't draw. Neither can I
1.) I don't like bananas.
2.) I used to dance ballet.
3.) I'd love to learn Japanese.
4.) I've never seen Evita.
5.) I was so tired after our aerobics class.
Tag Questions: Complete the questions.
Example: It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
1.) Nobody is wearing jeans,________?
2.) You haven't met, _________?
3.) He'll be late again tomorrow, ________?
4.) You liked that move, ________?
5.) Let's dance,________?
Indirect Questions: Rewrite each sentence using Can you tell me...?
Example: How did you like that movie?
I'd like to know how you liked that movie>
1.) What are you going to do with the money you won?
2.) Where did you see the man in the blue hat?
3.) How much did she pay for those shoes?
4.) When did you last go shopping?
5.) Who is your favorite designer?
Click here to check your answers.
Here is a practice test that you can use to review.
Verb Structures: Complete each sentence with the appropriate tense of the verb.
1.) I_______________(know) Danna for a long time.
2.) I ______________(sleep) when you called me.
3.) Her T-shirt ______________ (not make) in the United States.
4.) We ___________________(already eat) when they invited us to dinner.
5.) When he was a child, he ______________ (be) so cute. I don't know what happened!
Auxiliary Verbs: Fill in each blank with the appropriate form of be, do or have.
1.) _______ you go out last night?
2.) She ________ met Bill Gates.
3.) When I saw you, you _____ doing homework.
4.) I _________ been to Africa, but I would like to go.
5.) This book _______ printed in China.
So and Neither: Agree with these statements
Example: I can't draw. Neither can I
1.) I don't like bananas.
2.) I used to dance ballet.
3.) I'd love to learn Japanese.
4.) I've never seen Evita.
5.) I was so tired after our aerobics class.
Tag Questions: Complete the questions.
Example: It's a beautiful day, isn't it?
1.) Nobody is wearing jeans,________?
2.) You haven't met, _________?
3.) He'll be late again tomorrow, ________?
4.) You liked that move, ________?
5.) Let's dance,________?
Indirect Questions: Rewrite each sentence using Can you tell me...?
Example: How did you like that movie?
I'd like to know how you liked that movie>
1.) What are you going to do with the money you won?
2.) Where did you see the man in the blue hat?
3.) How much did she pay for those shoes?
4.) When did you last go shopping?
5.) Who is your favorite designer?
Click here to check your answers.
miércoles, 4 de agosto de 2010
Assignment One
In this assignment, you will write about a historical picture. You may choose any picture you like. Here are some suggestions to start you thinking:
Step One: Choose an image. Either one of the images above, or another image you find interesting. Click here to see more ideas: 13 photographs that changed the world.
Step Two: Save the image to your computer.
Step Three: Go to your blog and create an entry. Include the picture in your entry. (Note: to add an image, click on the picture icon--a small picture of a blue sky and a green mountain).
Step Four: Write about the picture. What is happening in the image? When was the photograph taken? Where was it taken? How does it make you feel? What does it make you think of? Why do you think the image is so interesting?
Step Five: Go to your classmates' blogs. Read what they have written. Leave at least TWO comments.
Example Comment: Mariana-That is a very interesting image. I had never seen it before. It makes me feel sad, too. I almost didn't want to look at it. It is so terrible that innocent children are killed during wars. I wonder what we can do to stop this from happening....do you have any ideas?
Your classmate, Julio
Step One: Choose an image. Either one of the images above, or another image you find interesting. Click here to see more ideas: 13 photographs that changed the world.
Step Two: Save the image to your computer.
Step Three: Go to your blog and create an entry. Include the picture in your entry. (Note: to add an image, click on the picture icon--a small picture of a blue sky and a green mountain).
Step Four: Write about the picture. What is happening in the image? When was the photograph taken? Where was it taken? How does it make you feel? What does it make you think of? Why do you think the image is so interesting?
Step Five: Go to your classmates' blogs. Read what they have written. Leave at least TWO comments.
Example Comment: Mariana-That is a very interesting image. I had never seen it before. It makes me feel sad, too. I almost didn't want to look at it. It is so terrible that innocent children are killed during wars. I wonder what we can do to stop this from happening....do you have any ideas?
Your classmate, Julio
martes, 3 de agosto de 2010
Create Your Blog
Each of you will create your own blog. During this month, you will use this space to publish your work and to comment on the work of your peers.
I hope you enjoy learning to use your blog. Remember, your blog is your workspace. Use colors, pictures and backgrounds that you like--make it you!
Do any of you already have your own blog? If so, you might still want to make one just for this class. If not, don't worry--we'll go through the steps together right now.
Step 1: Go to blogger.com. You might want to open a new browser window.
Step 2: Go "crear un blog."
Step 3: Follow the steps on the website to create your blog. You will need to register, choose a blog name and design.
Step 4: Decorate. Take a couple minutes to play with your blog. (Note: the phrase 'couple minutes' does not mean toda la clase).
Step 5: Post an entry. Go to "crear un entrada." Write a sentence or two (Hello! This is my blog!) Go to "Vista previa" to see how it will look. If you like it, click on "publicar entrada." Congratulations, you just made your first blog entry!
Step 6: Leave a comment. After you have created your blog, leave a comment right here on this blog entry. In your comment, include the name of your blog. That way I will be able to add a link on the sidebar to all of your blogs.
Example Comment: Hey classmates! This is Annalena. My blog is: annalena.blogspot.com. I already put up my
post, so come check it out! I'm looking forward to working with your all. Peace!
I hope you enjoy learning to use your blog. Remember, your blog is your workspace. Use colors, pictures and backgrounds that you like--make it you!
Do any of you already have your own blog? If so, you might still want to make one just for this class. If not, don't worry--we'll go through the steps together right now.
Step 1: Go to blogger.com. You might want to open a new browser window.
Step 2: Go "crear un blog."
Step 3: Follow the steps on the website to create your blog. You will need to register, choose a blog name and design.
Step 4: Decorate. Take a couple minutes to play with your blog. (Note: the phrase 'couple minutes' does not mean toda la clase).
Step 5: Post an entry. Go to "crear un entrada." Write a sentence or two (Hello! This is my blog!) Go to "Vista previa" to see how it will look. If you like it, click on "publicar entrada." Congratulations, you just made your first blog entry!
Step 6: Leave a comment. After you have created your blog, leave a comment right here on this blog entry. In your comment, include the name of your blog. That way I will be able to add a link on the sidebar to all of your blogs.
Example Comment: Hey classmates! This is Annalena. My blog is: annalena.blogspot.com. I already put up my
post, so come check it out! I'm looking forward to working with your all. Peace!
lunes, 2 de agosto de 2010
Introduction
Hello everyone,
This is our class blog (as if you didn't already know that). I hope you'll all have fun learning to use it and communicating with each other--in English of course!
We'll be using this space for several activities:
1.) I'll post writing assignments here for you to do on your blogs.
2.) You'll do writing assignments and comment on your classmates' writing.
3.) You can share sharing any interesting English resources, videos, or songs that you especially like.
4.) You can do extra grammar and vocabulary practice. (optional)
5.) You can do review activities for your final exam. (also optional)
Ask for help if you need it!
Sometimes it is really hard to learn to use new technology, so if you're having trouble with any aspect of the blogs, ask for help! Ask me, ask your classmates, or ask your friends but don't stay in the dark--you WILL need to use this resource. I'd much rather you ask me a million questions now, than at the end of the month have to ask you why haven't done the assignments.
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