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1. Now that smoking is considered to be very dangerous to the health, it is especially difficult for children to buy cigarettes or tobacco. Our tobacconist, Mr. Soames, has always been very careful about this. If his customers are very young, he always ask them whom the cigarettes are for.

UNIT 8

NIVEL 1

Vocabulary

1. 1I traded clothes... 2 Go overseas to help yourself... 3 It was very satisfying/ordinary... 4 It was very satisfying worldwide... 5 I like to help yourself/go overseas... 6 was very ordinary/satisfying... 7 lives worldwide/nearby... 8 I signed/clothed/traded
2. 1 I think your idea is impossible. 2 I dislike this hotel. 3 If you overeat, you will not feel well. 4 I will reread the book. 5 That child is misbehaving. 6 This information is irrelevant to our situation. 7 Mark gets along well with his co-workers.
3. 1 My plane was delayed, I was late. 2 are staying overnight/a toothbrush. 3 The journey was the traveling. 4 We can't check in/hang around. 5 accommodation because it was dirty.

Grammar

Exercise 1

1. David has arrived.
2. The package

Verbs Followed by Infinitives or Gerunds

Verbs + to Infinitive

Afford, agree, appear, arrange, ask, attempt, be about, be up to (you), beg, claim, choose, consent, dare, decide, demand, deserve, expect, fail, get ready, hesitate, hope, intend, learn, manage, mean, need, offer, plan, prepare, pretend, promise, refuse, seem, threaten, turn out, volunteer, wait, want, wish.

Verbs + Object + to Infinitive

Bold verbs from the previous list and:

Cause, convince, enable, forbid, force, get, help, hire, inspire, instruct, invite, order, persuade, remind, require, teach, tell, warn, would hate/like/love/prefer.

Verbs + Gerund

Admit, appreciate, avoid, be used to, can’t help, can’t stand, can’t imagine, can’t face, complete, consider, delay, detest,... Continue reading "Verbs Followed by Infinitives and Gerunds" »

Present simple or the present continuous

Beth often goes (go) to the cinema

We are learning (learn) the present simple the week

My father likes classical music but he doesn't like (not like) pop music

John and Chris are doing (do) their homework now

Tom's mother isn't working (not work) at the moment

My best friend has got (have got) two brothers and one sister

I can help you with the cooking. I am not studying (not study) today

Robert often visits (visit) his grandparents

Past simple – past continuous

We did (do) our homework at 6.30 p.m. yesterday

They met (meet) while they were studying (study) at the university

I didn't listen (not listen) when the teacher explained (explain) the problem

We saw (see) when we played (play) in the park

When I got up... Continue reading "English Grammar Exercises: Present Simple, Past Simple, Comparative, Gerunds, and Infinitives" »

Vocabulary (Plus)

1

• fairy tales
• poems
• video
• novels
• myths
• play
• biographies
• short stories
• history
• translation

2

• character
• folk tales
• director
• plot
• ending
• acts
• author
• characters
• setting
• non-fiction

3

• shout out
• takes … back
• ’ll feed back
• go back
• has … moved on

4

• In the end, it doesn’t really matter what we do. / It doesn’t really matter what we do in the end.
• Have you seen any good films recently?
• We’re off on holiday in a week’s time. / In a week’s time, we’re off on holiday.
• The rehearsal will be starting at noon, so don’t be late.
• I’m currently working on a poem about my childhood. / Currently, I’m working on a poem about my childhood

5

• b
• a
• b
• c
• a
• c
• a
• b
• c
• a

6

• heart
• takes
• dumps
• sit
• plot
• character
• cabin
• unspoilt
• pollution
• log

Grammar (Plus)

1

• how he was
• he was doing great
• where he

Cold Weather Activities

1P 1/2 Very cold - they freeze - hovercraft and dog sled - they single

Future Plans

Review of Toys R Us

On May 9th I bought a remote control car as a gift for my brother, but it was made of plastic, without a remote control. I made a complaint and hope to get it resolved. Thank you for your service.

Cuerpo Norte Gym

It's a very special gym, familiar and welcoming. It's a great place to relax and work out. I highly recommend it to everyone.

Parque del Retiro in Madrid

The Parque del Retiro is a historic garden and public park located in Madrid, Spain. It's a large green space with architectural figures and gardens. It's a great place to visit with children and enjoy the views and different activities.

Part 1: Future Tense Selection

Exercise 1

1. Next week I'm going to travel to California.
2. I'm going to ask you a very personal question.
3. She didn't have time in the morning, but she's going to call us at night.
4. I will marry her. I promise.
5. Why won't you come?
6. Steven Spielberg will direct a new Jurassic Park film.
7. I won't do it again.

Part 2: Future Tense Application

Exercise 2

1. My dad is buying a bouquet. My aunt is making something special for lunch, and my sisters are sweeping and mopping. They are going to celebrate Mother's Day.
2. It's ten o'clock on a Saturday night. Tyler and Mrs. Evans are standing near the front door. They're waiting for a friend of Tyler's who is going to pick him up. He is going to have fun tonight.
3. Austin is nervous. He is wearing

What Seems to Be the Problem?

I want to complain about the delay in checking into our rooms.

This really is unacceptable.

I understand. I'll speak to housekeeping straightaway.

Your rooms won't be ready for another two hours.

You're quite right.

I do understand. I'm very sorry that you've had to wait.

I'm sure we can do something to make your wait easier.

Could you explain exactly what the problem is?

I do apologize.

I understand how you feel.

I'm sure we can find a solution.

I'll look into this at once.

I'll check what's happened and come back to you straightaway.

Please accept a complimentary dinner to make up for the inconvenience.