TALLER HABILITACIÓN 9°

TALLER

A. Write sentences in present and past progressive with the following information in all forms.
Example: He _______ (to begin) the activity

Present progressive: He is beginning the activity.
Is he beginning the activity?
He isn’t beginning the activity

Past progressive: He was beginning the activity
Was he beginning the activity
He wasn’t beginning the activity
1. She ________ (to write) a book.
2. They _________ (to cook) the salad.
3. We ________ (to sleep) on the sofá.
4. I _________ (to play) the guitar.
5. He ________ (to drink) water three times a day.

B. Write sentences with going to-future and will and change to other ways.

Example: She _______(not/to ride) her bike in the afternoon.

Answer: She is not going to ride her bike in the afternoon. or She won’t ride her bike in the afternoon.

1) They __________ (to pack) the lunch basket.
2) I __________ (not/to ask) somebody the way.
3) Rita ____________ (to borrow) Jim's book.
4) We ____________ (not/to design) a T-shirt.
5) I ___________ (to click) on the red button.
6) The girls ____________(not/to laugh) at the boys.
7) Tim __________ (to pull) Sandra's hair.
8) Andy and Fred ___________ (not/to sing) a song.
9) You _____________ (to prepare) dinner.
10) He ________________(not/to keep) the hamster in the garden.

C. Form sentences in the given tenses using the following words in all forms:
They – to speak - French

Example: Simple present: They speak French. Do they speak French?. They don’t speak French.

a. He - to write – letters
b. They – to run – in the park.
c. We – to study – languages.
d. I – to clean – the house.
e. Marta and Juan – to dance – in the party
f. The dog - to bark- all night
g. You – to sing – ballads.

1) Simple Present -
2) Present Progressive -
3) Simple Past -
4) Past Progressive -
5) will-future -
6) going to-

D. Write sentences using USED TO in all forms.

Example: She ________ (to sing) in the kindergarden
She used to sing in the kindergarden
Did she use to sing in the kindergarden?
She didn’t use to sing in the kindergarden

1) They __________ (to pack) the lunch basket.
2) I __________ (to ask) somebody the way.
3) Rita ____________ (to borrow) Jim's book.
4) We ____________ (to design) a T-shirt.
5) I ___________ (to click) on the red button.
6) The girls ____________(to laugh) at the boys.
7) Tim __________ (to pull) Sandra's hair.
8) Andy and Fred ___________ (to sing) a song.
9) You _____________ (to prepare) dinner.
10) He ________________(to keep) the hamster in the garden

E. Write the correct reflexive pronouns: myself - yourself - himself - herself - itself - ourselves - yourselves - themselves

1) Robert made this T-shirt _______
2) Lisa did the homework ____________
3) We helped _______ to some cola at the party.
4) Emma, did you take the photo all by _________ ?
5) I wrote this poem ___________
6) He cut _______ with the knife while he was doing the dishes.
7) The lion can defend ____________
8) My mother often talks ______________ .
9) Alice and Doris collected the stickers _____________
10) I did not want to believe it and then I saw the UFO _______________.

F. Put in the relative who, which , that or whose where necessary. Type an x if the relative pronoun can be left out.

Example: Peter is the boy ____ rides the blue bike.

Answer: Peter is the boy who rides the blue bike.

1) This is the boy ________had an accident.
2) Yesterday I saw a car _________ was really old.
3) Mandy is the girl __________I met on Friday.
4) I haven't seen Frank, _________brother is five, for a long time now.
5) The robber stole the car ________ the lady parked in front of the supermarket.
6) This is the man _________ house is on fire.
7) Can I talk to the girl _______ is sitting on the bench?
8) The book ________you gave me is great.
9) She likes hamburgers____________ are hot.
10) Bill Clinton, _________ was President of the USA, has only one daughter.
11. This is the bank ________was robbed yesterday.
12. A boy________ sister is in my class was in the bank at that time.

G. Complete the sentences with modal verbs: CAN, MUST, MIGHT, SHOULD, MAY, COULD.

1. I ________ prepare dinner tomorrow night so bring some ice-cream.
2. I _________ write two essays for tomorrow morning.
3. She _______ understand the lesson if she pays attention.
4. Susan _______ drive slower to avoid accidents.
5. You _______ list your doubts in the paper.
6. He _______ earn a lot of money this month.
7. You ________ express yourself in English.
8. I _______ travel to London next week.
9. I think It _______ be easy to find a new job.
10. Peter ______ wash and repair his old bike.
11. If you touch the dog you ______ wash your hands.
12. They _________ watch the tv series on-line.
13. It wasn’t easy but I ______ pass the exam.
14. It _______ be hard working so many hours.
15. It ________ be possible to meet you at the restaurant.

H. Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative form

1. This computer is (new) __________ than your computer.
2. Lisa is (old) ______________ than George.
3. George is (young) _____________ than Lisa.
4. Lucy is the(young) ________________ in the class.
5. That car is (expensive) ____________ than this car.
6. That car is the (expensive)___________ in the market.
7. Your car is (fast) ____________ than this car.
8. Your car is the (fast) ________________ in the race.
9. This house is (big) _____________ than my house!
10. This house is the (big) ________________ in the neighbourhood.

ACTIVITY ABOUT COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES FOR 9°

ACTIVITY

A. Complete the chart with the correct forms of the adjectives.

Example: ____ - newer - _______

Answer: new - newer – the newest
1) _________- longer - _____________
2) __________- ____________ - the worst
3) modern - _ ___________ - _____________
4) ___________- __________ - the nicest
5) __________- __________ - the nearest
6) __________- __________ - the flattest
7) popular - ______________ - __________
8) ___________- happier - _____________
9) full - ___________ - ____________
10) _________- _________ - the cleverest

B. Use as … as or not as … as in the sentences below.

Example: Ben Nevis is __________ as Mont Blanc (not/high).

Answer: Ben Nevis is not as high as Mont Blanc.

1) The blue car is ____________ the red car. (fast)
2) Peter is _________________Fred. (not/tall)
3) The violin is ______________ the cello. (not/low)
4) This copy is _______________ the other one. (bad)
5) Oliver is ________________Peter. (optimistic)
6) Today it's _______________ yesterday. (not/windy)
7) The tomato soup was _______________the mushroom soup. (delicious)
8) Grapefruit juice is ________________ lemonade. (not/sweet)
9) Nick is _______________ Kevin. (brave)
10) Silver is ________________ gold. (not/heavy)

C. Complete the sentences with the comparative or superlative form

1. This computer is (new) __________ than your computer.
2. Lisa is (old) ______________ than George.
3. George is (young) _____________ than Lisa.
4. Lucy is the(young) ________________ in the class.
5. That car is (expensive) ____________ than this car.
6. That car is the (expensive)___________ in the market.
7. Your car is (fast) ____________ than this car.
8. Your car is the (fast) ________________ in the race.
9. This house is (big) _____________ than my house!
10. This house is the (big) ________________ in the neighbourhood.
11. William Shakespeare is the (famous) ____________ writer in England.
12. The elephant is (big) ______________ than the lion.
13. Sergio is (old) ___________ than Malcolm.
14. Our house is the (old) ____________ in the neighbourhood.
15. That book is (interesting) _______________ than the newspaper.
16. This cake is (delicious) _______________ than that one.
17. This is the (bad) ______________ programme in television history.
18. That picture is (clear) _________________ than this one.
19. Julia is the (beautiful)_______________ girl in the party.
20. Norman is (handsome) _____________ than Peter.

ACTIVITY ABOUT COMPARATIVES AND SUPERLATIVES

ACTIVITY

A. Write the sentences using comparative of equality.
B. 1,2,8 C. 2, 5, 10, 11, 12, 13, 15

B. Fill in the correct form of the words in brackets (comparative or superlative).

1.My house is ______(big)than yours.
2.This flower is _______ (beautiful) than that one.
3.This is the _______ (interesting) book I have ever read.
4.Non-smokers usually live ______ (long) than smokers.
5.Which is the _______ (dangerous) animal than a holiday in the mountains.
6.It is strange but often a coke is _______ (expensive) than a beer.
7.Who is the________ (rich) woman on earth?
8.The weather this summer is even _______ (bad) than last summer.
9.He was the _______ (clever) thief of all.

C. Fill in the blanks with the comparative or superlative form of the adjec¬tive in parentheses.
Ex.
The cheetah is the fastest (fast)terrestrial animal in the world.

1. The Qu’ran is considered the _______ (holy) book by all Muslims.

2. Do you find Pepsi ________ (refreshing) than Coca-Cola?

3.I think that water is the ________ (satisfying) drink of all.

4. She is the ______ (sweet)person I have ever met.

5. Organically grown vegetables are ______ (healthy) than vegetables grown with chemical fertilizers.

6. Statistically speaking, travel by airplane is ______ (safe) than travel by car.
7. Methane gas is ________ (harmful) to the atmosphere than carbon dioxide.

8. This grammar book is the ______ (useful) book we used in highschool.

9. The ________ (hot)temperature in the world was recorded in the desert of Saudi Arabia.

10. My pet turtle is ______ (old)than my cat.

11.A Mercedes is ________ (expensive)than a Volkswagon.

12.Hydrogen is ______ (light)tahn oxygen.

13. In terms of alcohol content, wine is ______ (strong) than beer.

14. The ______ (bad)tropical storms usually occur in the months of July and August.

15. Nepal is ________(small) than Tibet.

MODAL VERBS EXERCISE FOR 9º

ACTIVITY

A. Circle the correct.

1. You must mustn't light fires in the forests.
2. You must mustn't do your homework
3. You must mustn't wash your face every morning.
4. You must mustn't drink cold water.
5. You must mustn't watch TV a lot.
6. You must mustn't eat in class.
7. You must mustn't be late for class.
8. You must mustn't listen to your teacher.
9. You must mustn't give place to old people.
10. You must mustn't be polite.
11. You must mustn't fasten your seat belt.
12. You must mustn't take notes during the lessons.
13. You must mustn't speak loudly in hospitals.

B. Write the correct modal for the following sentences. Use should, shouldn't, can, can't or couldn't.

1. It was very dark last night. I ________ see the man on the road.
2. He's not very strong. He _____ try to lift the box.
3. She's singing in the shower. I _____ hear her.
4. We must be home by ten o'clock. Perhaps we ______ go now.
5. Cigarettes are unhealthy. People ______ smoke them.
6. Your face is dirty. You ______ wash it.
7. That book doesn't belong to him. He _____ take it.
8. Emily's on a diet. She ______ eat that cake.
9. When I was young I _____ cook at all.
10. The speed limit is 50 km/hr in the city. You _____ slow down

C. Complete the sentences with modal verbs: CAN, MUST, MIGHT, SHOULD, MAY, COULD.

1. I ________ prepare dinner tomorrow night so bring some ice-cream.
2. I _________ write two essays for tomorrow morning.
3. She _______ understand the lesson if she pays attention.
4. Susan _______ drive slower to avoid accidents.
5. You _______ list your doubts in the paper.
6. He _______ earn a lot of money this month.
7. You ________ express yourself in English.
8. I _______ travel to London next week.
9. I think It _______ be easy to find a new job.
10. Peter ______ wash and repair his old bike.
11. If you touch the dog you ______ wash your hands.
12. They _________ watch the tv series on-line.
13. It wasn’t easy but I ______ pass the exam.
14. It _______ be hard working so many hours.
15. It ________ be possible to meet you at the restaurant.

D. Change the sentences to other ways.

ACTIVITY ABOUT RELATIVEAND REFLEXIVE PRONOUNS FOR 9º

ACTIVITY

A. Write on the line the relative pronoun that complete the sentence

1. People ________ live in glass houses shouldn't throw stones.
who
which
that

2. Walden Pond, ______ was written in the mid-1800s, remains a popular book among romantic and individualistic Americans.
who
which
that

3. She prefers to watch movies ______ make her cry.
who
which
that
4. He bought all the books ________ are required for the course.
who
which
that

5. In the crowd were several recruits _______ are regarded as excellent prospects for next year's team.
who
which
that

6. The police were able to find no evidence against her, _____ surprised no one who knows her well.
who
which
that

7. Tashonda Viereck's children, ______ all graduated from college, came home for her eightieth birthday.
who
which
that

8. Predictably, the students _____ did best were not the ones who stayed up all night studying.
who
which
that
9. She wanted to buy a scarf _______ would complement her blue eyes.
who
which
that

10. The answers, ________ you can find in the back of the book, are sometimes incorrect.
who
which
that


B.Complete with the corresponding relative pronouns

1. The computer _______ I bought last week is already broken.
2. That is the place _______ Max works.
3. That fat man is the man for _______ Max works.
4. He is the one _______ wife ran naked across the football field.
5. That is the car _______ I want to buy
6. I really enjoyed the time _______ we went to that Chinese restaurant.
7. Kurt Vonnegut, _______ is one of America's best writers, is also a very good painter.
8. I remember the day _______ I met her like it was just yesterday.
9. The man _______ Max spit on last week is still angry.
10. The boy _______ dog chased the cat has gone home.

C. Complete with the corresponding reflexive pronouns

1) He asked the question ______________ .
2) She didn't like _________ , so she thought about killing ____. Instead of doing that, she decided to change her life.
3) All of our family caught a cold. So we had to take care of_______.
4) I told ________ I could do it.
5) My sister lives by _________ in Osaka.
6) I ___________ fixed my car.
7) You can do anything by___________ .
8) Did all of you go to Paris by ________?
9) They want to succeed by ____________.
10) He usually can't wake _____ up. But he woke up by _____ today. He surprised _________ by waking up so early, but then he went back to sleep!

READING COMPREHENSION ACTIVITY FOR 9º GRADE

ACTIVITY

Read the texts and answer the questions about it.


A. STONEHENGE

Stonehenge is a Neolithic and Bronze Age megalithic monument located near Amesbury in the English country of Wiltshire, about 8 miles (13 km) north of Salisbury. Its geographical location is 51°10'43.87"N, 1°49'35.07"W.

It is composed of earthworks surrounding a circular setting of large standing stones and is one of the most famous prehistoric sites in the world.

Archaeologists think that the standing stones were erected between 2500 BC and 2000 BC although the surrounding circular earth bank and ditch, which constitute the earliest phase of the monument, have been dated to about 3100 BC.

The site and its surroundings were added to the UNESCO's list of World Heritage Sites in 1986 in a co-listing with Avebury henge monument, and it is also a legally protected Scheduled Ancient Monument. Stonehenge itself is owned and managed by English Heritage whilst the surrounding downland is owned by the National Trust.

Questions about the text

1. Stonehenge lies near Amesbury.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

2. It is about 8 miles north of Wiltshire.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

3. Archaeologists think that the stones were erected 4000 years ago.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

4. One part of the monument was built around 3100 BC.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

5. In 1986 Stonehenge was declared a World Heritage Site.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

B. UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE

The University of Cambridge is the second-oldest university in the English-speaking world (after Oxford).

It is situated in the town of Cambridge, England. According to legend, the university was founded in 1209 by scholars escaping from Oxford after a fight with locals there.

Cambridge has produced more Nobel prize winners than any other university in the world, having 80 associated with it, about 70 of whom were students there.

It regularly heads league tables ranking British universities, and a recent league table by the Times Higher Education Supplement rated it sixth in the world overall and first for science.

The universities of Oxford and Cambridge, often referred to together as Oxbridge, compete to be seen as the strongest overall university in the UK. Historically, they have produced a significant proportion of Britain's prominent scientists, writers and politicians.

Questions about the text

1. The University of Cambridge is the oldest university in England.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

2. The University of Cambridge was founded by scholars from Oxford.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

3. Many Nobel Prize winners were students at the University of Cambridge.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

4. Many scientists, writers and politicians were students at the University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

5.Write the main idea

C. UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD

The University of Oxford, situated in the city of Oxford in England, is the oldest university in the English-speaking world.

The universities of Oxford and Cambridge are sometimes referred to collectively as Oxbridge.

The two universities have a long history of competition with each other, as they are the two oldest and most famous universities in England.

Oxford is a member of the Russell Group of research-led British Universities. It has recently come top of some league tables which rank universities in Britain.

Oxford is, like Cambridge and others, a member of the Coimbra Group, a network of leading European universities, and the LERU (League of European Research Universities).

Questions about the text

1. The University of Oxford is the oldest university in England.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

2. Oxbridge is the old name of Oxford.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

3. There has always been a competition between Cambridge and Oxford.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

4. The University of Oxford and the University of Cambridge are members of the Coimbra Group.
a. True.
b. False.
c. We don't know.

5. Write the main idea

ACTIVITY ABOUT RELATIVE PRONOUNS FOR 9°

ACTIVITY

Put in the relative who, which , that or whose where necessary. Type an x if the relative pronoun can be left out.

Example: Peter is the boy ____ rides the blue bike.

Answer: Peter is the boy who rides the blue bike.

1) This is the boy ________had an accident.
2) Yesterday I saw a car _________ was really old.
3) Mandy is the girl __________I met on Friday.
4) I haven't seen Frank, _________brother is five, for a long time now.
5) The robber stole the car ________ the lady parked in front of the supermarket.
6) This is the man _________ house is on fire.
7) Can I talk to the girl _______ is sitting on the bench?
8) The book ________you gave me is great.
9) She likes hamburgers____________ are hot.
10) Bill Clinton, _________ was President of the USA, has only one daughter.
11. This is the bank ________was robbed yesterday.
12. A boy________ sister is in my class was in the bank at that time.
13. The man_________ robbed the bank had two pistols.
14. He wore a mask _______ made him look like Mickey Mouse.
15. He came with a friend _________ waited outside in the car.
16. The woman_________ gave him the money was young.
17. The bag _________ contained the money was yellow.
18. The people ________were in the bank were very frightened.
19. A man ________mobile was ringing did not know what to do.
20. A woman ________daughter was crying tried to calm her.
21. The car ________ the bank robbers escaped in was orange.
22. The robber_______ mask was obviously too big didn't drive.
23. The man _________ drove the car was nervous.
24. He didn't wait at the traffic lights _________ were red.
25. A police officer _________car was parked at the next corner stopped and arrested them.