Intermedio 1 - Tears of the Giraffe - progress test key

Dear Intermedio 1 students,

Here's the answer key to the exercises on Tears of the Giraffe:

1 commune, game tracker 2 detective agency, client

2 a work b pump c yellowing

3 a1 b1 c2 d1 e2 f2

4 a clients b weaker c private d photographer

5 a a prison b stealing c worse d gun e house f police g lazy h dishonest

6 a bored b slightly c surprised d interested e annoying

7 aT bF cF d T eF

Let me remind you that you have to hand in your book review after the Easter break and that the next book we're going to read is Windows of the Mind by Frank Brennan (Cambridge English Readers) Cambridge University Press. Make sure you've read it by 3rd May.

Intermedio 1 Mini-check Module 7

Here are the answers:

1 of 2 mind 3 not 4 to 5 if 6 Could 7 I'll lend 8 Will you 9 Would 10 I'll have 11 closing 12 to close 13 to close 14 close 15 closing 16 the 17 become 18 to 19 having 20 for

Avanzado 1 Review and practice Unit 6

Here are the answers:

1 1 I've been writing 2 saw 3 for 4 been 5 ever 6 I've lived 7 's been working 8 just

2 1 He's already phoned me three times today.
2 We went to India for three weeks last summer.
3 I've just seen a really fantastic musical.
4 Have you heard the news yet?
5 I've been decorating the living room all day.
6 I've known my best friend since primary school.
7 Have you ever read the Lord of the Rings books?
8 How long have you been studying English?

3 1 How long have you had your motorbike?
2 What's she going to study at university?
3 How tall are you?
4 Can you reach that box on the top shelf for me?

4 1 Can you tell me/ Can I ask you what time this shop closes?
2 I'd like to know if I can buy theatre tickets here.
3 Would you tell me what time you'll finish your homework?
4 Can you tell me what the most interesting country you've ever visited is?

5 1 much 2 worst 3 as 4 most 5 quite 6 friendly 7 a 8 best

6 1 putting -> setting 2 scratchy -> itchy 3 make -> have 4 of -> with 5 speaking -> saying 6 country -> culture 7 to -> on 8 away -> off

Intermedio 1 Mini-check Module 6

Here are the answers:

1 surprising 2 disappointed 3 confused 4 exciting 5 depressed 6 are injured 7 have been found 8 is being built 9 cost 10 was stolen 11 will / are going to complete 12 in 13 about 14 to 15 by 16 about 17 happy 18 angry 19 hot 20 surprised

Avanzado 1 Review and Practice Unit 5

Here are the answers:

1 2 used to be 3 get used to not understanding 4 used to finish 5 get used to having

2 1 The party in the flat upstairs was very noisy. However, I managed to get a few hours' sleep.
2 I would say that Charlotte is my best friend although I've only known her for a few months.
3 I wanted to have a party this weekend but my parents weren't happy about the idea.
4 He's very unreliable. Nevertheless, she seems to be in love with him.
5 Sandra is a very good student. However, she will ned to work a bit harder if she wants to pass her exams.
6 Although I had all the necessary qualifications, I didn't get the job.
7 I enjoyed the film but some of the acting was awful.

3 1Do you think you will be able to finish the presentation by Friday?
2 They finally manged to get the car out of the mud.
3 I could draw quite well as a child.
4 He wasn't able to persuade the other employees to go on strike.
5 She didn't know how to make his camera work.
6 Did you manage to speak to Brian before he went home?

4 1 relieved 2 clean-shaven 3 a bit of a loner 4 muscular 5 pain in the neck 6 confused

All - Learning with films

Hi everyone,

As you know, films are a very useful resource in your learning process. I've found this website where you can watch a movie trailer of your choice and answer some comprehension questions about it.

I hope you enjoy it.

Intermedio 1 Mini-check Module 5

Here are the answers:

1 'm going 2 to go 3 going 4 go 5 to go 6'll go 7 imaginative 8 jealousy 9 succesful 10 ambition 11 skills 12 run 13 call you back 14 due 15 to travel 16 for 17 on 18 for 19 in 20 for