ACTIVITY FOR 8º

These activities help you to practice some topics seen in the class, take advantage from them

Irregular past tense: http://www.eslgamesplus.com/irregular-past-tense-esl-grammar-jeopardy-quiz-game/

Containers: http://www.eslgamesplus.com/food-partitives-expressions-of-quantity-a-slice-of-a-piece-of-esl-grammar-activity/

Verb to be: http://www.eslgamesplus.com/verb-to-be-auxiliary-verb-am-is-are-esl-grammar-activity/

Verb opossites http://www.eslgamesplus.com/verb-opposites-esl-vocabulary-matching-game/

Verb synonims http://www.eslgamesplus.com/verbs-synonyms-esl-vocabulary-matching-game/

ACTIVITY FOR 7º

These activities help you to practice some topics seen in the class, take advantage from them

The time:  http://www.eslgamesplus.com/time-and-daily-routines-esl-interactive-board-game/

Expressions of time   http://www.eslgamesplus.com/learn-words-and-expressions-of-time-esl-grammar-activity/

Numbers:  http://www.eslgamesplus.com/numbers-1-100-vocabulary-sentences-esl-vocabulary-and-grammar-interactive-crocodile-board-game/

Parts of the body:  http://www.eslgamesplus.com/body-parts-board-game-for-esl-practice/

ACTIVITY ABOUT NOUNS FOR 8°

ACTIVITY

1. Write C for countable and U for uncountable:

   time -          books -        sugar -       milk -       pens -          hair -             chairs -

   meat -         butter -        pencils -     bread -     jam -           friends -        fingers -

  flour -          apples -       oil -             cars -       salt -             houses -          cheese -

  rice -           tea -            games -       tomatoes -    cream -     honey -       carrots –

2. Complete with How  much or How many

 a)  ______________ cheese do you buy?

b)_______________  books are there in your bag?

 c)______________  films did Tom see last week?

d) _____________ money do you spend every week?

e) _______________ friends does Linda have?

f)____________  sugar do we need?

g) ____________  tomatoes are there in the fridge?

h)________________  meat are you going to buy?

i) ________________ milk did you drink yesterday?

 j) _______________ apples do you see?

3. READING COMPREHENSION

“Tennis”

Tennis is a sport played between two players (singles) or between two teams of two players (doubles). Each player uses a tennis racket to strike a hollow rubber ball covered with felt. To win, you must hit the ball into the opponent’s court without the opponent being able to hit the ball back.

Tennis originated in the United Kingdom in the late 19th century. At first, people played tennis on courts made of grass! These were called “lawn courts”. Now, tennis is played by millions of people all over the world. The rules of tennis have changed very little since it was created in the 1890s.

Most tennis players play tennis because it is fun. It also is a good way to get exercise. While playing tennis, you do a lot of running. You move your arms and legs in many ways that they do not normally move.

Questions:

1) What do you use to hit a tennis ball?

A. A bat

B. A striker

C. A racket

D. None of the above

2) _____ people can play tennis at once.

A. One

B. Two

C. Four

D. Both B and C

3) Where did tennis originate?

A. Australia

B. Asia

C. The United States

D. The United Kingdom

4) When did people start playing tennis?

A. The late 18th century.

B. The late 19th century.

C. The late 1800s.

D. Both B and C.

5) Why do most people play tennis?

A. Because it is fun.

B. Because they want to win.

C. Because they don’t have a basketball.

D. Both A and B 

READING COMPREHENSION FOR 8°

ACTIVITY

Read the texts and answer the questions

“ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS”

Leonard James is a homeless man. For him, life is always hard. He is always hungry. His shoes have holes in them. He needs a haircut. His clothes are old and dirty.

“What I would do with one hundred dollars!” Leonard says. This is a game he likes to play with himself to take his mind off things.

He is walking down the street on a Thursday night. The winter air is cold on his face.

“If I had one hundred dollars, I could buy new socks,” he says. He continues to walk down the street.

“If I had one hundred dollars, I could get a haircut,” he says. He continues to walk down the street.

“If I had one hundred dollars, I could buy new pants,” he says. He continues to walk down the street.

“If I had one hundred dollars, I could get a hamburger,” he says. His stomach rumbles at the thought.

“If I had….” Leonard looks down at the sidewalk. He cannot believe what he sees!

Someone has lost his wallet. Leonard picks it up. Inside are five twenty-dollar bills.

“One hundred dollars!” Leonard says. He is very excited. “Now I can buy everything I want!”

Then Leonard begins to think. “But this is not my money,” he says.

Leonard goes to the police station. He gives a police officer the wallet and money.

“Thank you,” says the police officer. “You are a very honest man.”

Leonard smiles. He turns around and begins to leave the police station.

“Hold on,” the police officer says. He reaches in his own pocket and gives Leonard ten dollars. “Get yourself something to eat.

Questions:

1) What is life like for Leonard?

A. It is hard.

B. It is easy.

C. It is warm.

D. It is full of good food.

2) How does the reader know that Leonard is poor?

I. He finds a wallet.

II. He has no home.

III. He is always hungry.

A. I only

B. I and II

C. II and III

D. I, II, and III

3) Why does Leonard think about what he would do with a hundred dollars?

A. It helps him go to sleep.

B. It takes his mind off things.

C. The police officer asks him to.

D. He knows he will find the money.

4) What time of year is it?

A. spring

B. summer

C. fall

D. winter

5) What does Leonard say he would do with a hundred dollars?

I. get a haircut

II. buy new clothes

III. get a hotel room

A. I only

B. I and II

C. II and III

D. I, II, and III

6) Why does Leonard's stomach rumble?

A. because he is hungry

B. because he is tired

C. because his clothes are dirty

D. because he is homeless

7) “He cannot believe what he sees.” What is another way to write this sentence?

A. He thinks what he sees is crazy.

B. He feels what he sees is good luck.

C. He thinks what he sees cannot be true.

D. He thinks what he sees is scary.

8) Why does Leonard go to the police station?

A. because he owes money

B. because he wants a reward

C. because the wallet is not his

D. because he has committed a crime  

9) What kind of man does Leonard  seem to be?

A. bad

B. dumb

C. good

D. old

10) As used at the end of the story, what does it mean to be honest?

A. to feel good

B. to want more

C. to be truthful

D. to be hopeful

11) How does Leonard seem to feel about what he has done?

A. angry

B. happy

C. sad

D. unsure

12) What does the police officer give Leonard?

A. advice

B. a handshake

C. money to eat

D. the one hundred dollars

13) What kind of man does the police officer seem to be?

A. angry

B. busy

C. kind

D. mean

14) Why does the police officer give Leonard ten dollars?

A. to surprise Leonard

B. so Leonard feels better about returning the wallet

C. because it is part of his job

D. because he wants to get Leonard off the streets

15. If you found one hundred dollars, would you keep it? Why or why not?

“TALIA’S SPECIAL DAY”

Today is a special day for Talia. She is getting ready for a dinner celebration.

She wants to look very nice for her night out.

First, she gets her hair cut at a salon. A salon is a place where people go to get

their hair and nails done.

Then, she gets her fingernails painted pink. A woman who works at the salon

paints Talia’s nails.

Talia is not happy with the color. She asks the woman to change the color to

purple.

She likes the purple very much. It is almost time to go out. Talia goes home and looks in her closet.

She tries on a pair of light blue pants with a white shirt.

She tries on a purple dress with a black belt. She tries on a brown skirt with a green top.

She wears the purple dress. Many of her friends and family are at the restaurant when she gets there.

She hugs her mother and father. She gives her grandfather a kiss.

Talia’s sister gives her a big smile. Her best friend, Asra, gives her a present.

Tomorrow is Talia’s birthday, but she is celebrating it tonight.

“Happy Birthday, Talia,” they say. “You look great!”

“I feel great because all of you are here,” says Talia, “for my last night as a teenager.

Questions:

1) What is Talia doing for her special day?

A. She is having a party at home.

B. She is going to her friend's house.

C. She is making dinner.

D. She is going to a restaurant.

2) Why does Talia want to look nice?

A. She is celebrating.

B. It is a national holiday.

C. She is going to church.

D. She is going a dance.

3) What does Talia do first?

A. She picks out a dress.

B. She gets her nails painted.

C. She gets her hair cut.

D. She goes out to eat.

4) Why does Talia change the color of her nails?

A. It does not match her dress.

B. She is not happy with pink.

C. Her friends tell her to change the color.

D. She is not happy with purple.

5) What does Talia wear out?

A. light blue pants

B. a brown skirt

C. a purple dress

D. a green top

6) What does Talia do when she sees her parents?

A. She smiles.

B. She says hello.

C. She gives them a hug.

D. She gives them a kiss.

7) Who smiles at Talia?

A. her mother

B. her sister

C. her father

D. her friend

8) How old is Talia?

A. 15

B. 16

C. 19

D. 21

9) As described in the beginning of the story, what is a salon?

A. a restaurant

B. a place where people talk about business

C. a gift shop

D. a place to get hair and nails done

10) Why does Talia feel great?

A. because she looks great

B. because her friends and family are there

C. because her hair is cut

D. because her nails are purple

ACTIVITY ABOUT CAN FOR 7°

ACTIVITY

Complete these sentences with CAN and change to other ways.

1.  You  ________ a moment, please? (to wait)

2.   ______ Mr.  Robber  _______ 10 pounds? (to change)

3.   ______ Susan ________? (to swim)

4.   They _____________ the guitar? (to play)

5.   Tom _________ his homework? (to do)

6.  He __________ this afternoom? (to come)

7.   You _________ the window, please? (to open)

8.  We __________ this out? (to work)

ACTIVITY ABOUT HAVE FOR 7º

ACTIVITY

Complete the sentences with HAVE or HAS, then change to the other ways

1. He doesn't ...... any food. 

2. The girl doesn't ....... a book.

3. It ........ three legs.

4. I don't ....... my English book.

5. She .... many friends.

6. We ...... no friends.

7. It doesn't ....... four legs.

8. They didn't ........ breakfast.

9. They don't ......... blue eyes.

10. She ...... many friends.

11. The dog ....... one eye.

12. The boys don't ....... a ball.

 13. We don't ....... English today.

 14. Our teacher ...... a pencil.

 15. They ...... one friend

                

ACTIVITY ABOUT PRESENT PROGRESSIVE FOR 8º

ACTIVITY

A. Write the sentences in present progressive

1. She / wear / earrings

2. We / walk / to school

3. I / study

4. We / plan / our work

5. It / rain / today

6. I / have / a good time

7. The train / come

8. Listen to the birds. They /sing   .

9. Look at that one. It /fly/   high in the sky.

10. The other one /play/   with a worm.

11. I feel happy because I /have/   a good time here in these woods.

B. Change the sentences to other ways

1. My favorite TV show  (start) now.

2. My father  (not work) at the moment.

3. The teacher  (talk) too fast.

4. They  (not listen) to me.

5. I  (wait) for my father.

6. My sister  (cook) dinner now.

7. I  (not shout).

8. John's dog  (run) away.

9. Peter's cat  (eat) a fish.

10. I  (clean) my room.

11. Peter and Mary  (not study).

12. What  (you / do)?

13.  (Mary / read) a book?