4 ESO

ENGLISH
REVIEW
FOR THE SUMMER 2011
IES SAN BLAS
AOVER DE TAJO

UNIT 1.
GRAMMAR
1. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Present
Continuous or Present Simple.
is studying
1. Tom
(study) for a test at the moment. He never
(study) late at night. He usually (go) to
sleep at ten oclock.
2. At the moment, Sue and Diana (chat) on the computer. They usually
(not use) the computer in the morning, but today they
(not go) to school.
3. Mr Smith always (watch) TV at night. However, at the moment, he
(not watch) TV because he (sleep).
4. On Saturdays, my friends and I usually (go) to the beach, but today we
(meet) at the shopping centre. Its Kates birthday and we
(buy) her a gift.
2. Look at Sallys family photo album. Write questions with the words below and
used to. Then answer the questions according to the pictures

Dad the runner

Sally at five years old

3
Spots first day with family

1. Sallys dad / run / in races

Did Sallys dad use to run in races?
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Yes, he did.
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2. Sally / have / short hair
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3. Sallys family / have / a cat
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4. Sally / have / her own bedroom

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Sallys bedroom

READING

Read the text. Then answer the questions.

The Virtual School

Its 8.28 in the morning. School begins in two minutes but Patsy Miller is still wearing her
pyjamas. Patsy wont be late for school because she doesnt need to get dressed or even
leave her house. She just needs to turn on her computer to get to school. Patsy is a student
at the new Virtual School in New Mexico, in the United States. This is an on-line school and
the students do all their schoolwork and their homework online!
At the beginning of each school day, the students log onto their computers in order to get into
their virtual classrooms. A virtual classroom is a private on-line space on the Internet.
Students and teachers communicate online in private chat rooms. Students e-mail their
homework to their teachers and they do all their tests online.
Patsy thinks its a great way to study but she is a very sporty, outgoing person and she
misses playing sport with her friends at school. She also feels chatting online isnt the same
as hanging out with friends.

1. Why can Patsy go to school in her pyjamas?

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2. What is a virtual school?
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3. What is a virtual classroom?
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4. How do teachers and students communicate?
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5. What cant you do at a virtual school?
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UNIT 2
GRAMMAR.
1. Complete the paragraph about Margie with the verbs in brackets. Use the
Past Simple.
Margie 1. (look) at her alarm clock. It 2. (be) 10.00. She
3.
(not know) what to do. She 4. (have) a school trip at 10.30 and
she was late. She 5. (not eat) breakfast and 6. (run) to school. She
was only five minutes late, but no one was at school. Where were her friends? Then an
old man 7. (pass) her and 8. (ask) her the time. Looking at her
watch she 9. (see) it was only 7.30. Then she 10. (remember) it was
1st April!
2. What was happening at 10.00 last night? Look at the pictures and complete the
sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Continuous.
1. The dog (sleep).

2. Mum and Dad (watch) TV.

3. Gina (read) a book.

4. Don and Kate (play) computer

games.

3. Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple or
Past Continuous.
was using (use) the computer, the electricity (go) off.
1. While I
2. Tom (run) in the race as the photographer (take) photos.
3. The people (clap) while the singer (sing).
4. When we (leave) the party, many people (dance).
5. We (go) to the concert when we (see) the accident.

READING

Read the text. Then tick the sentences T (true) or F (false). Find the evidence
in the text.

The Cardiff Giant

Do you believe in giants? In 1869, workmen were digging a hole on William Newells farm
when suddenly they found a fossilised (stone) man. He was three metres tall. Overnight, the
man became a celebrity. People called him the Cardiff Giant because the workmen found
him in Cardiff, New York.
Thousands of people came to Newells farm to see the giant. They paid Newell 50 cents to
see him. Some people believed he was once a real man and others thought it was a hoax.
Then on 10th December, 1869, a businessman called George Hull announced that the
Cardiff Giant was just a hoax. Hull and Newell planned the hoax together. Hull paid an artist
to make the statue of the giant. Newell buried the statue on his land and planned for the
workmen to find it. Hull did it because he wanted to prove that Americans believe anything.
You can still see the Cardiff Giant today. The statue is at the Farmers Museum in
Cooperstown, New York.

T
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Mr Newell found the statue.

The stone man was taller than any ordinary man.
Many people wanted to see the giant.
Newell let people see the giant for free.
Newell planned the hoax by himself.
The statue is now in a museum.

UNIT 3
GRAMMAR.
1. Look at the picture. Then complete the sentences with the verbs in
brackets. Use the affirmative or negative form of the Present Perfect.

Greg

Steve

Lis
a

Sue and Kim

1. Sue and Kim (leave) the library.

2. Greg (choose) a book.
3. Steve (finish) his work.
4. Lisa and her friend (meet) yet.
5. The librarian (put) the books on the shelves.

Complete the paragraph with the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple or Present
Perfect Simple.
applied (apply) for a work placement as a member of a camera
Last year, Pete 1.
crew and he got the job. Since then, he 2. (work) very hard and he
3.
(make) a lot of money.
Last week, Pete 4. (leave) his job. He wants to travel around the world and
visit different countries. His friends 5. already (make) a few
suggestions about places to visit, but Pete 6. (not decide) where to go yet.

READING

ABC News is interviewing Victor Adams about his job. Read the interview
and answer the questions.
An Interesting Job
Interviewer: Hi, Victor. Weve heard that youve got a very interesting job. Can you tell us
about it?
Victor:

Well, I work for a snack company. Ive been there for three years and I love
it.

Interviewer: Sounds like fun! What exactly do you do?

Victor:

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My job is to create original sweet snacks. I think of ideas for new snacks and
then I test them. Its great. My work day is from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm and
during that time, I try about 14 different kinds of chocolates and sweets to
make sure they are just right. Thats the fun part of my job.

Interviewer: So what isnt fun?

Victor:
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Well, when Im not tasting food, Im in the office on the phone. Also, the
companys busiest time is during the holidays because during holiday time,
people have parties and buy snacks. So when people are out enjoying
themselves, Im usually at work.

Interviewer: Thats a shame. But do you ever get tired of eating chocolate and sweets?
Victor:

No, so far I havent. Im just happy knowing Im creating something people

enjoy.

Interviewer: Well, thank you for talking to us and for making things we enjoy eating.

1. Where does Victor work?

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2. What does he do?
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3. How many hours a day does he work?
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4. Name two things he doesnt like doing.
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UNIT 4
GRAMMAR.
1. What are the people in the picture planning to do? Complete the sentences
with the verbs in brackets. Use the affirmative or negative form of be going
to.

1. The people ice cream.

They tickets for the concert. (buy)
2. The band outside. They in the theatre. (perform)
3. The boys popcorn. They hot dogs. (eat)
4. The girl coffee. She water. (drink)

Predict the future using the words below and the correct form of will.
1. rap music / be / popular / in 2050
Will rap music be popular in 2050?
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2. everyone / speak / Spanish / in the future
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3. computers / write / music / one day
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4. CDs / be / cheaper / next year
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READING
Read Daniels blog entry. Then answer the questions.
Hi everyone

Its New Years Day, so of course I partied last night and had a great time!
Now its time to sit quietly and think about the future. Have you ever
wondered why people make New Years resolutions? Well, heres what I
think.
New Years Day is the only holiday celebrating the passing of time and the
hope for a new beginning. So, people look back on their lives and think about
the changes they want to make. So, what am I going to change about my life?
Well, Im definitely going to get fit. Starting tomorrow, I will be at the gym
every day! Thats a promise. Also, Im going to save money. I spent too much
money over Christmas. Maybe Ill also take up a new activity this year. It
could be a great way to meet new friends.
Im going to sign off now because I need some sleep
Dont forget to read my blog again tomorrow.
Daniel

1. What did Daniel do on New Years Eve?

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2. Why does Daniel think people make New Years resolutions?
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3. What are Daniels resolutions?
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4. What does Daniel hope will happen if he takes up an activity?
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UNIT 5
GRAMMAR.
Complete the sentences with the verbs in brackets. Use the First Conditional.
will go (go) to the concert if her friends go.
1. Susan
2. If you (leave) now, you wont be late.
3. If I (order) lunch, will you eat it?
4. Unless Anne (see) the news, she wont know the story.
5. If you eat too much chocolate, you (get) fat.
6. They wont tell anyone if you (ask) them not to.
Circle the correct answer.
1. I think you should / may take an umbrella because it must / might rain.
2. This exercise may not / mustnt be easy, but lets try.
3. You shouldnt / mustnt smoke here. Its against the law.
4. I should / might go to the party. I havent decided yet.
5. I shouldnt / couldnt hear what you said because the music was so loud.
6. Have a rest. You dont have to / may not finish the project now.
Write sentences with the words below.
1. studied / Carl / for the test / If / he would pass / .
If Carl studied for the test, he would pass.
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2. would go / The children / about the magician / you / told them / if / .
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3. if / The children / didnt help / you / them / wouldnt know the answer / .
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4. a present / Lynn / give her one / gave / you / would / you / If / ?
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5. wouldnt go out with him / If / didnt like / you / him / you / .
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READING

Read the text. Then answer the questions.

Try This!

A woman lives on the twelfth floor. Every morning she takes the lift down and leaves the building. In the
evening, she gets into the lift. If there is someone else in the lift or if it is a rainy day, she goes
directly back to her floor. Otherwise, she goes to the tenth floor and walks up two flights of stairs
to her flat. Why does she do that?
Cant work it out? Puzzles like these are called Lateral Thinking Puzzles. Each puzzle gives you clues, but you
have to use your imagination to fill in the details and complete the story.
Heres another clue think short. Does that help? The answer is simple if you think about it logically. The woman
is very short and she cannot reach the 12th floor button. If someone is in the lift, she asks for help. If it is a rainy
day, she can use her umbrella. If not, she can only reach the 10th floor button and has to walk up two floors to get
to her flat. Pretty obvious once you read the answers. Now try another one:

After a car accident, the ambulance brought a man and his son to the hospital. The surgeon looked at the boy
and said, I cant operate on this boy he is my son! How can this be?

1. How does the woman leave the building?

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2. What are these puzzles called?
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3. Why are these puzzles different from other puzzles?
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4. Why does the woman need an umbrella?
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5. Why is the boy in hospital?

UNIT 6
GRAMMAR.

Look at the pictures. Then choose the correct adjective to complete the
sentences below. Use the comparative.

Tracy
Megan
Alice

1. Megan is Alice. (tall / short)

2. Tracys hair is Megans. (long / short)
3. Tracy is Megan. (thin / fat)
4. Alices hair is Tracys. (long / short)
5. Megan is Tracy. (fat / thin)

Look at the pictures in Exercise 4 again. Then complete the sentences with
the superlative form of the adjectives below.
tall long short fat thin

1. Alice is girl.
2. Tracy is girl.
3. Alice has got hair.
4. Tracy has got hair.
5. Megan is girl.

READING

Read the e-mails. Then tick the sentences below T (true) or F (false).

To:

Pete

Hi Pete,
I have to tell you about the cool camera I bought online! I always get the best deals
shopping on the Internet. First, I searched lots of sites to find information about the best
camera. Then I went to different sites and looked for the best price. Did you know there
are special sites for comparing prices?
In the end, I found exactly the camera I wanted for only 150 euros and I bought it! Its
great and it was really cheap! Its in the post now. Ill send you photos when I get it.
Write soon.
Andy

To:

Andy

Hi Andy,
Im glad you got the camera you wanted, but I dont like shopping online. Ive heard of lots of
problems many people dont receive the things they order. You were lucky.
I enjoy going shopping in real shops. Maybe it costs more, but at least you can go back to the
shop when there are problems. Internet shopping just isnt for me!
I cant wait to see your photos. Lets meet on Friday night. Maybe we can see a film or go to the
shopping centre.
Pete

T
1. Andy enjoys shopping on the Internet.
2. Andy bought the camera from the first site he visited.
3. Andy paid 150 euros for the camera.
4. Pete doesnt mind Internet shopping.
5. Pete thinks things in shops are cheaper than on the Internet.
6. Pete likes shops because you can go back to them when theres a problem.

UNIT 7
GRAMMAR.
1. Complete the sentences in the reported speech. Pay attention to all the
changes.
1. The band will play tomorrow, he said.
play the next day.
He said that the band would
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2. We can meet here, Pat said.
Pat said that they ...........................................................................................
3. Pat is having a party this weekend. Lynn said.
Lynn said that Pat ..........................................................................................
4. There is a good film today, the teacher said.
The teacher said that .....................................................................................
5. I want to leave now, Jon said.
Jon said that he ..............................................................................................
6. I must study tonight, said Nancy.
Nancy said that she .......................................................................................

Write the questions in reported speech.

1. Do you like ice cream? Maggie asked.
I liked ice cream.
Maggie asked if ..............................................................................................
2. Can the class do the homework? Don asked.
Don asked if ...................................................................................................
3. Will he complete the project by tomorrow? Sheila asked.
Sheila asked if ................................................................................................
4. Where are the boys going? he asked.
He asked where .............................................................................................
5. What time does the party start? Mandy asked.
Mandy asked what ........................................................................................

READING
Read the text. Then tick the sentences below T (true) or F (false).
Cyber Spanglish
Has anyone ever asked you whether you spoke Cyber Spanglish? If you lived in Latin
America and you used the Internet, the answer would probably be yes.
In an article for a scientific journal, researcher Margaret Everett said that Latin America was
one of the fastest growth areas of Internet use in the world. In fact, Internet use is growing so
quickly that the Spanish language hasnt been able to keep up. Since there are many Internet
terms that are almost impossible to explain in Spanish, the Spanish-speaking Internet
community has created a new language that is a combination of Spanish and English
Cyber Spanglish.
How does it work? Cyber Spanglish uses English words but it keeps Spanish word order,
verb endings and pronunciation. For example, people say emailear instead of enviar por
correo electrnico and cliquear instead of pulsar en alguno de los botones del ratn de un
ordenador. While these might look like nothing more than misspelled English words, experts
have compared Cyber Spanglish to the introduction of French words into the English
language after the Norman conquest of England. Are they right, or will Cyber Spanglish
disappear one day? Keeping surfing el Web and youll find out!

T
1. More and more people are using the Internet in Latin America.
2. There are Spanish words for all Internet terms.
3. The Spanish-speaking Internet community invented new words to use on the Internet.
4. Cyber Spanglish uses English pronunciation.
5. Some experts think that Cyber Spanglish will change the Spanish language forever.

UNIT 8
GRAMMAR.
Complete the sentences with who, which or where.
1. This is the bridge collapsed last year.
2. That is the town many strange things happen.
3. Brad Pitt is the actor plays the main character in that film.
4. We want to visit the place the UFO landed.
5. They are the people live next door.
6. That is the car we used to own.
Complete the sentences with the words below. Some words can be used
more than once.
someone anyone somewhere anywhere something anything

anyoneyet.
1. Im new at school, so I dont know
2. Im very thirsty. Is there cold to drink?
3. Joe went an hour ago and hasnt come back yet.
4. We must buy for Lynn. Tomorrow is her birthday!
5. Is there in the class who likes doing homework?
6. Are you flying this summer?
7. Karen met from Italy at a party last week.
8. It was raining yesterday so we couldnt go .

READING

Read the article. Then complete the sentences.

Strange Clouds
Did you know that many unexplained things happen in the sky that arent connected to
UFOs? For hundreds of years, people from all over the world have reported seeing strange
clouds that often do strange and frightening things.
For example, one summer morning in 1975, Tom DErcole, a school science teacher in
Oyster Bay, Long Island, had a very interesting experience. As he was getting into his car, he
saw a small black cloud floating above his house. He said that the cloud moved and changed
its shape as he watched it. Then it started getting bigger and bigger. DErcole was fascinated
and kept watching the cloud. Suddenly, it seemed to breathe in and spit out a stream of
water. The water hit him and his car. Then the spray of water stopped and the cloud
disappeared. To this day, Tom is convinced the cloud attacked him and got him wet on
purpose.

1. Strange things happen that ....................................................................................................................

2. There are many people who ..................................................................................................................
3. DErcole is a teacher who .......................................................................................................................
4. Oyster Bay, Long Island, is where ...........................................................................................................
5. He saw a black cloud that did the following:
1. ....................................................................................
2. ....................................................................................
3. ....................................................................................
4. ....................................................................................
5. ....................................................................................
6. ....................................................................................
7. ....................................................................................