SCHOOL

Paul goes to school five days a week, from Monday to Friday. He starts school at nine
o’clock in the morning and finishes school at five o’clock in the evening. He leaves
home at half past eight at gets to school at five to nine. He usually goes by bicycle. He
leaves school at five o’clock at gets home at twenty-five past five.

Answer the questions.

1.- When does Paul go to school?

2.- What time does he start school?
3.- What time does he finish school?
4.- What time does he leave home?
5.- What time does he get to school?
6.- How does he go to school?
7.- What time does he leave school?
8.- What time does he get home?
SOLUTIONS TO SCHOOL

Answer the questions.

1.- When does Paul go to school? He goes five days a week, from Monday to Friday.
2.- What time does he start school? At nine o’clock.
3.- What time does he finish school? At five o’clock.
4.- What time does he leave home? At half past eight.
5.- What time does he get to school? At five to nine.
6.- How does he go to school? By bicycle.
7.- What time does he leave school? At five o’clock.
8.- What time does he get home? At twenty-five past five.
HOLIDAYS

a) Read the texts. Match each text to the correct picture. There is one extra
picture.

A) Sue and Mike are on

holiday. They are in the
mountains in Switzerland.
There is a river in the
mountains. Two boats are on
the river. Sue and Mike are in
the boat. They are happy.

B) Jim and Julia are brother and sister.

They aren’t in Switzerland or Italy. They
are at home. Their house is not in the
city. It’s near the sea. Jim and Julia aren’t
in the house. They are near the boat.
SOLUTIONS TO HOLIDAYS

a) – PICTURE 2
b) – PICTURE 3
 A BOAT HOUSE

Read the text. Then tick the sentences below true or false.

Peter and Michael are on a boat on the river. They aren’t on holiday. They are in their
house. The boat is their house. They have got a small kitchen. The bedroom, living-
room and dining-room are in one big room. Mum, dad and the boys have got their beds
near the walls in the big room. Peter and Michael haven’t got a garden. They haven’t
got a dog or a cat. They have got a lot of fish… in the river.

TRUE FALSE
1.- Peter and Michael are on holiday.
2.- They are in the city.
3.- They haven’t got a garden.
4.- They have got a dog and a cat.
5.- Peter and Michael have got a small kitchen.
6.- Their beds are on the walls in the big room.
SOLUTIONS TO A BOAT HOUSE

TRUE FALSE
1.- Peter and Michael are on holiday. X
2.- They are in the city. X
3.- They haven’t got a garden. X
4.- They have got a dog and a cat. X
5.- Peter and Michael have got a small kitchen. X
6.- Their beds are on the walls in the big room. X
ANIMALS

A ) Read about three animals that are in danger of extinction. Complete the texts with
the names of the animals.

1.- It’s black and white and has got a big head. It lives in the mountains of China. It can
climb trees but it can’t run fast. It eats one thing… bamboo. It can eat from twelve to
sixteen hours a day.

It’s a …
2.- It’s grey or brown. It lives in the USA and Canada. It eats plants and meat. It can
stand on two legs. It’s big and tall. People hunt it because they are afraid of it.

It’s a …

3.- It has got many different colours. It’s beautiful. It can fly, but it can’t walk or swim.
It’s in danger because people collect it.

It’s a …

B ) Read the texts again and tick the correct columns.

panda grizzly bear butterfly

It’s got four legs
It can fly
It’s got a big head
It can’t walk
It lives in Canada
People are afraid of it
It eats meat
It eats bamboo
SOLUTIONS TO ANIMALS

A) 1.- panda
2.- grizzly bear
3.- butterfly

B)

panda grizzly bear butterfly

It’s got four legs X X
It can fly X
It’s got a big head X X
It can’t walk X
It lives in Canada X
People are afraid of it X
It eats meat X
It eats bamboo X
FESTIVALS

a) Read the texts. Then , match the texts to the pictures.

1.- It’s Carnival. The people are watching the parade, listening to music and dancing. In
Catholic countries, people celebrate Carnival in February. There are famous carnivals
in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and in New Orleans, USA.

2.- It’s 14th of February, Valentine’s Day. The shop has got many Valentine Cards and
presents. People give cards, flowers and chocolates to the people they love.

3.- It’s Easter in England. The girl is looking for eggs in her garden. Look at the pretty
decorations on the eggs. At Easter children get presents of chocolate rabbits and other
sweets.

b) Choose the correct answers.

1.- Carnival is in December / February.

2.- People decorate eggs to celebrate Carnival / Easter.
3.- People don’t give chocolates to celebrate Carnival / Valentine’s Day,
4.- New Orleans is in Brazil / the USA.
5.- People have parades at Carnival / Easter.
SOLUTIONS TO FESTIVALS

a) Read the texts. Then , match the texts to the pictures.

1.- C
2.- B
3.- A

b) Choose the correct answers.

1.- Carnival is in February.

2.- People decorate eggs to celebrate Easter.
3.- People don’t give chocolates to celebrate Valentine’s Day,
4.- New Orleans is in the USA.
5.- People have parades at Carnival.
 PAULA RADCLIFFE

Paula became a British sports hero when she won the 2002 and 2003 London
Marathons.
Paula was born in Cheshire, England in 1973. Her father was a runner in his
free time (he ran marathons) and when she was very young Paula started to run with
him. She wanted to be a runner and she joined a running club when she was nine.
Paula practised a lot, but she worked hard at school too. When she left school she
went to university and studied French and German. She married another runner, Gary
Lough, and he became her manager.
Paula is very, very fit of course and she runs four hours every day. She also
sleeps a lot. She usually eats healthy food – but her favourite food is chocolate!

a) Read the article and answer true or false.

1.- Paula is British.

2.- Paula’s father was a runner.
3.- Paula wanted to be a runner.
4.- Paula studied sports at university.
5.- Paula’s father is her manager.
6.- Paula likes chocolate.

b) Answer the questions.

1.- When was Paula born?

2.- When did Paula join a running club?
3.- Who is Paula’s manager?
SOLUTIONS TO PAULA RADCLIFFE

a) Read the article and answer true or false.

1.- Paula is British. TRUE

2.- Paula’s father was a runner. TRUE
3.- Paula wanted to be a runner. TRUE
4.- Paula studied sports at university. FALSE
5.- Paula’s father is her manager. FALSE
6.- Paula likes chocolate. TRUE

b) Answer the questions.

1.- When was Paula born? In 1973.

2.- When did Paula join a running club? When she was nine.
3.- Who is Paula’s manager? Her husband, Gary Lough.
STRANGE BUT TRUE!

a) Read the text and number the pictures in the correct order.

Gerald Sands lives in a big house with a garden. He’s got four dogs and three
cats. Each morning Gerald has breakfast in the garden. His cats and dogs eat
breakfast in the garden too. Then, he gets dressed and goes to work.
Gerald works at a dog food company. He sits in his office and eats all day. What
does he eat? Dog food. He eats half a kilo of dog food every day! He tells the
company which dog food is good and which isn’t.
At 4 o’clock, Gerald goes home. In the evening he has dinner, but he doesn’t
eat dog food. He gives the dog food to his dogs. He eats cat food.

b) Choose the correct answer.

1.- Gerald has got…

a) dogs
b) cats
c) dogs and cats.

2.- Gerald works at…

a) a pet shop
b) a restaurant
c) a dog food company

3.- At work, Gerald eats…

a) pizza
b) dog food
c) fish and chips
4.- For dinner, Gerald and his animals eat…
a) the same food.
b) different food
c) people food
SOLUTIONS TO STRANGE BUT TRUE!

a) a…2
b…4
c…1
d…3

b) 1.- c
2.- c
3.- b
4.- b
INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

Read what some students at the International School say about their school.

a) Match A to B

A B

1.- The students play… … a.- French.

2.- Ali is… … b.- Italian.
3.- The students speak… … c.- spaghetti.
4.- Spaghetti is… … d.- English.
5.- Rita likes… … e.- tennis and football.
6.- Diane likes… … f.- from Morocco.
SOLUTIONS TO INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

1.- e
2.- f
3.- d
4.- b
5.- a
6.- c
VIDEO GAMES: LIFE AS A GAME TESTER

Mike Pierce is from the USA. He’s fourteen, so he goes to school – but he’s got
a job, too. Mike works at home. He plays computer games!
“I love computer games”, Mike says, “and my dad makes computer games. I
test the games, that’s my job”.
Mike is happy because he gets lots of free games.
“I don’t work in the mornings, I get up at half past eight and run to school. I don’t
even have breakfast!”, he says. “But I finish school at half past three and then I work for
two or three hours. I work again after dinner. I go to bed at about twelve or one
o’clock”.
What do his parents say?
“He doesn’t play sport and he doesn’t go out”, says his mum. “I know he loves
it, but I’m not happy about it”.
His dad thinks it’s great.
“He’s only fourteen, but he’s got a job”, he says, “I think he’s a star”.

a) Answer true or false.

1.- Mike goes to school.

2.- Mike makes computer games.
3.- Mike has got lots of computer games.
4.- Mike works in the mornings.
5.- Mike works at night.
6.- Mike works a lot.

b) Answer the questions.

1.- Where does Mike work?

2.- What’s his dad job?
3.- What’s Mike job?
4.- When does he work?
5.- What time does he go to bed?
6.- Is his mum happy about his job?
7.- What do you think about his job?
SOLUTIONS TO VIDEO GAMES: LIFE AS A GAME TESTER

A) Answer true or false.

1.- Mike goes to school. TRUE

2.- Mike makes computer games. FALSE
3.- Mike has got lots of computer games. TRUE
4.- Mike works in the mornings. FALSE
5.- Mike works at night. TRUE
6.- Mike works a lot. TRUE

B) Answer the questions.

1.- Where does Mike work? At home.

2.- What’s his dad job? He makes computer games.
3.- What’s Mike job? He testes computer games.
4.- When does he work? After school and at night.
5.- What time does he go to bed? At twelve or one o’clock.
6.- Is his mum happy about his job? No, she isn’t.
7.- What do you think about his job?
ASTRONAUTS

a) Look at the letter. Write a – e in the correct places.

A Hixton High School

Cramberry Street
Hixton
Leicester
LR12 3GR

e-mail:class8@hixton.com

B Dear Maria,

C Phil, Katie, Luke, May and Adam

D 12Th April

E Please, write soon

1.-

2.-

3.-

Here are some questions about your space station. How many people
are there in the station? What nationality are they? How many rooms are
there? Are they big? Is it cold and dark in space? What is your favourite
thing in the space station?

4.-

5.-
 b) Read the reply and answer the questions.

Dear Phil, Katie, Luke, May and Adam,

Thank you for your letter. How are you, and how’s Earth? We’re all fine.

There are four astronauts in this station at the moment (three men and one
woman). We are from three different countries (the USA, Russia and
Japan).

There are five bedrooms (they’re called galleys). There is a small room
called the service module, too. Our personal computer (for e-mails) is in it,
and there is a big white table… and a bike.

My galley is very small, of course! There is a sleeping bag in it, but it isn’t on
the floor, it’s on the wall!

No, it isn’t cold. It’s very warm and cosy in here! And it isn’t dark. There are
a lot of colours on the walls, and there are fourteen windows.

What’s my favourite thing? Good question! In space, my favourite thing is

the computer… and on Earth it’s my bed!

Write again soon.

Maria and the crew.

1.- Where is Maria?

2.- How many astronauts are with her?
3.- Where are they from?
4.- What’s a galley?
5.- What’s in Maria’s galley?
6.- Is it cold and dark?
7.- What are Maria’s two favourite things?
SOLUTIONS TO ASTRONAUTS

a) Look at the letter. Write a – e in the correct places.

A 1
B 3
C 5
D 2
E 4

b) Read the reply and answer the questions.

1.- Where is Maria? In the space station.

2.- How many astronauts are with her? Three.
3.- Where are they from? The USA, Russia and Japan.
4.- What’s a galley? A bedroom.
5.- What’s in Maria’s galley? A sleeping bag.
6.- Is it cold and dark? No, it isn’t.
7.- What are Maria’s two favourite things? Her computer and her bed.
A LETTER

Read the letter. Order the paragraphs.

A B
I go to the High School “Monte I play volleyball on
Perdido”. I am in first of Secondary. Saturdays. I love football.
I don’t like the school very much, My favourite teams are
but I am not a bad student. My Real Zaragoza and
favourite subject is English. I don’t Arsenal. I also do judo on
like Maths and Science. Tuesdays and Thrusdays.
C
Avda. Pirineos, 22
Jaca, Huesca
14th, November,
2006
D
Dear Brian

E
My name is Alfonso Pérez. I’m thirteen
and I’m from Jaca, a town in the
Pyrenees. I live with my family in a semi-
detached house.
F
Please, write to me and tell me about you.

G
This is my family. My father works in an office. His name is Juan. My
mother’s name is Alicia and she works in a workshop. I’ve got
two brothers, Pedro and Jesús. They go to school What about
me?
 1.-
2.-

3.-

4.-

5.-

6.-

7.-
SOLUTIONS TO A LETTER.

1.- C
2.- D
3.- E
4.- G
5.- A
6.- B
7.- F