Student workbook

BASIC 2
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
3¬ Objectives / Basic 2
5¬ Unit 1 /Buying and Selling
8¬ Unit 2 / Healthy Eating
12¬ Unit 3 / Directions to the Museum
18¬ Unit 4 / Sports
23¬ Answer key / Unit 1
24¬ Answer key / Unit 2
25¬ Answer key / Unit 3
27¬ Answer key / Unit 4

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 OBJECTIVES / BASIC 2
Unit 1 - Buying and Selling

En esta unidad los alumnos van a escuchar un mensaje de televentas

sobre una suscripción a una revista. Ellos escucharán y participarán
en un diálogo entre dos mujeres en una fiesta discutiendo de un ves-
tido nuevo y van a leer una historia sobre una mujer que no recibió la
silla que ordenó de una tienda de muebles. La sección de gramática se
ocupa del tiempo pasado de “ser” declaraciones y preguntas. La sec-
ción de vocabulario proporciona a los estudiantes, con la exposición a
la práctica, las palabras y frases sobre el tema de las compras.

Unit 2 - Healthy Eating

Esta unidad es sobre la comida saludable y la dieta. Los alumnos es-

cucharán un programa de radio sobre los beneficios de comer en-
saladas. Ellos escucharán y participarán en un diálogo en el que un
hombre está ofreciendo torta a una mujer, y leerán un artículo sobre
personas que pierden peso siguiendo una nueva dieta. La sección de
gramática se ocupa de los sustantivos: no contable, contable y sus
cuantificadores. La sección de vocabulario proporciona a los estudian-
tes, con la exposición a la práctica, las palabras y frases sobre el tema
de la cocina.

Unit 3 - Getting Help

Esta unidad se centra en el tema de recibir y proporcionar ayuda. Los

alumnos verán un vídeo de un hombre pidiendo direcciones. Ellos es-
cucharán y participarán en un diálogo en el que un adolescente está
respondiendo a las preguntas de un turista, y leerán un anuncio de
una agencia de limpieza de casas. La sección de gramática se ocupa
de la presente simple: declaraciones, sí/no y preguntas Wh. La sec-
ción de vocabulario proporciona a los estudiantes, con la exposición
a la práctica, las palabras y frases sobre el tema de las direcciones.

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 Objectives / Basic 2

Unit 4 - Sports

En esta unidad los alumnos escucharán un informe de radio de los

eventos deportivos del día. Ellos escucharán y participarán en un diá-
logo en el que dos mujeres están haciendo planes para el día, y van a
leer un artículo acerca de hacer dinero en el negocio de los deportes.
La sección de gramática se ocupa de la comparación de los adjetivos:
la igualdad, comparativas y superlativos. La sección de vocabulario
proporciona a los estudiantes, con la exposición a la práctica, las pa-
labras y frases sobre el tema de los deportes.

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 UNIT 1 /BUYING AND SELLING
1. Vocabulary

Select the correct answer to fill the gap.

1. Sallie’s mother is the ________ at Jumbo in Sante Fe.

a. department store
b. store manager
c. save money

2. Where is the closest _____________? I want to buy my mom a gift

for her birthday.

a. department store
b. store manager
c. save money

3. I can’t believe I_________ $200 000 for a jacket.

a. paid
b. order number
c. save money

4. Mark ordered a playstation online, two weeks ago, and he’s still
waiting for _________ .

a. department store
b. dood business
c. deliver

5. I would love to go shopping, but I can’t because, I’m trying to______.

a. order number
b. save money
c. pay

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 Unit 1 /Buying and Selling

2. Grammar

a. Rewrite the sentence in the past.

Example I am happy with the product I bought.

I was happy with the product I bought.

1. She is at the new department store downtown.

______________________________________.

2. The clothing stores aren’t close for the weekend.

______________________________________.

3. Where is the gift you bought on Saturday?

______________________________________.

4. Is Tom the store manager at Falabella?

______________________________________.

5. Are there a lot of people in the restaurant?

______________________________________.

6. Desiree isn’t a very good shopper..

______________________________________.

b. Circle the correct verb form.

Jimmy: Hey Mike, how was/were the party last night?

Mike: It was/were the best! We was/were having a lot of fun.
Jimmy: Yeah? Are/Were there many people?
Mike: No. There wasn’t/weren’t that many people.
Jimmy: I’m sorry I wasn’t/weren’t there. I was/were out for dinner with
my parents.
Mike: No problem.

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 Unit 1 /Buying and Selling

3. Reading

Read the birthday card and mark the sentences T (true) and F (false).

Dear

Maggie
Happy Birthday! I hope you had a wonderfull day.
I’m writing to let you know that your gift will
arrive a little late. I decided to buy you something
special from an online gif shop, however, the wrong
order was delivered. I contacted the gif shop and
they informed me that your gif will be delivered
within 5-7 business days. I will make sure you
recive the gif as soon as it arrives.
Love
Grace

1. The birthday card is from Grace to Maggie.

2. Grace is writing to inform Maggie that her gift has been delivered.

3. Grace bought Maggie a gift online.

4. The gift was delivered to the wrong address.

5. The gift will be delivered within 5-7 holidays.

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 UNIT 2 / HEALTHY EATING
1. Vocabulary

a. Write the correct word in the boxes below.

a plate – lettuce – a cucumber – meat – dessert – dishes

1. _______________ 2. _______________ 3. _______________

4. _______________ 5. _______________ 6. _______________

b. Write the opposite word in each space.

1. buy
I want to __ sell ___ my cellphone and buy a new one.

2. Winter
___________ is my favourite season.

3. weak
The Hulk is a very __________ man.

4. a little
It is true, Katie talks __________. She just can’t stop.

5. ugly
My classmate is very __________. Everyone likes her.

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 Unit 2 / Healthy Eating

2. Grammar

a. Fill in the blanks with some, a few, many, any, too much, a lot of.

1. Would you like _________ bread?

2. There isn’t _________ water in the glass.

3. How ________ cucumbers do you need?

4. We have___________dishes to choose form.

5. Don’t put ___________ salt in the soup.

6. There are __________ in the kitchen, but we need more.

b. Look at the pictures and fill the blanks with; a few, a little, a lot of.

1. Molly is trying to save 2. ___________ students

_______ money every month signed up for the English
class.

3. I tried to bake __________ 4. There are ___________ of

cookies for the dessert. coffee beans on the table.

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 Unit 2 / Healthy Eating

3. Reading

Diet vs Exercise
By Aletta Smith

Over the years multiple studies have been conducted to deter-

mine which is better for weight loss and our overall health, “diet
or exercise?”
These studies have proven over and over again that diet alone
is possible for weight loss. However, exercise is a very impor-
tant component for improving your overall health.Some of the
common benefits of exercise include; better sleep, burning fat,
reducing your stress levels and lowering your cholesterol. Basic
exercise like; brisk walking, aerobics and even swimming can all
make a difference.
A healthy diet, which includes; lots of fresh vegetables, fresh
fruits, proteins and whole grain carbs, are essential components
of a healthy balanced diet. Many experts believe that to lose wei-
ght is 75% diet and 25% exercise. Therefore, it is important to
note that cutting the amount of calories you consume is more
effective than the number of hours you spend in the gym. There
is no quick fix to weight loss. Both, a healthy diet and exercise
are important, however, a healthy balanced diet is the most im-
portant component of the two.

Read the article and choose the best answer

1. The purpose of the article is to….

a. List the reasons why dieting is more important than exercise.

b. List the reasons why exercise is more important than dieting.
c. The benefits of a healthy diet and exercise for effective weight loss.

2. Experts believe that to lose weight you have to

a. Focus more on what you eat rather than the time you spend in
the gym.
b. Focus more on exercise and less on what you eat.
c. Focus on both what you eat and how much time you spend in
the gym.

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 Unit 2 / Healthy Eating

4. Vocabulary

Look at the clues below and complete the crossword puzzle with a word
from the box.

cook – bake – dish – cookbook – fresh – plate – cup – freeze – meal

1.

2.

3. 4. 5.

6.

7.

Across

1. Sarah normally starts her day with a strong _________ of coffee.

3. It’s healthier to _________ your own meals.
5. Always include ____________ fruit and vegetables in your diet.
6. I wish i knew how to _________ a cake.
7. I have no food left on my __________. I ate everything.

Down

1. Last year my mother published her own ___________.

2. Do you have a large ________ for the salad?
4. Enjoy your ________!
5. Make sure you _________ the chicken to keep it fresh.

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 UNIT 3 / DIRECTIONS TO THE MUSEUM
1. Vocabulary

Read the statement and fill in the blanks with the correct words.

Last night we watched a great show at a

local…..

1.

Mr. Smith is an experienced….

2.

A famous painting was stolen from the….

3.

Sara’s bought a lot of gifts from the local…..

4.

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 Unit 3 / Directions to the Museum

2. Grammar

a. Circle the correct form of the verb to complete each sentence.

1. We brush / brushes our teeth every morning.

2. Mr. Brown live / lives on the corner of 5th street.

3. I start / starts work at 8:00am.

4. She take / takes the transmilenio to school.

5. John and Mary work / works at the university.

6. He sing / sings opera in the local Opera in the local theater.

7. You and I share / shares the same birthday.

b. Change the affirmative statement to a negative statement.

1. They work for their parents. They don’t work for their parents

2. Matt drives to work. __________________________

3. I teach English in the university. _________________

4. You love Reggae music. ________________________

5. Bus drivers drive taxis. _________________________

6. She plays the drums. __________________________

7. We live in the city. ____________________________

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 Unit 3 / Directions to the Museum

3. Reading

a. Read the ad and and select the appropriate answer.

1. Freddy`s HCS
a. Cleans houses
b. Cleans offices
c. Cleans clothes
2. Who is the ad for?
a. People who want to clean houses
b. People who need help with moving
c. People who need help with homework
3. You can contact Freddy’s HCS
a. By calling
b. By emailing
c. Through WhatsApp and Facebook
4. You get 20% off
a. For every cleaning
b. For your first cleaning
c. For your second cleaning

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b. Complete the conversation by choosing words from the box.

housework – ad – tired – clean – working – cleaner – agency – help

Grace: Good morning! My name is Grace and I am calling about an

1. _______ I saw in the newspaper.

Agency: Good morning!. How may I

2. _________ you?

Grace: I’m 3. _____________ two jobs and when I get home I’m too

4. __________ to do anything. I need help!

Agency: What kind of help do you need?

Grace: I am looking for a

5. ______________ who can do some

6. ____________ for me.

Agency: You have called the right place. We’re an agency that provides
cleaning services for hardworking people like you.

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 Unit 3 / Directions to the Museum

4. Vocabulary

a. Read the ad and and select the appropriate answer.

help – where – across – give me directions – down

– left – straight – Main Road – right

Man: Excuse me. I’m lost. Can you1. __________please?

Woman: Yes, sure. 2. __________ do you want to go?

Man: To the University of Bogota. A man said it’s 3. __________ the police
station, but I also can’t find the police station.

Woman: The University of Bogota is on the other side of the city.

Man: Could you please 4. ___________________ ?

Woman: Sure. You need to walk 5. ___________ 7th Avenue, then turn 6.
______ on 45th Street. Continue to walk 7. __________ on 45th Street.
You will see the police station on your left. Turn 8. ___________ on 9.
_____________. You will see the university on your right.

Man: Thank you for your help.

Woman: You’re welcome. Goodluck!

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 Unit 3 / Directions to the Museum

5. Grammar

a. Put the words in the correct order to create a question.

1. you / like / Do / to / travel

____________________________________?
2. Bogota / she / live / in / Does

____________________________________?
3. own / a /they / Do / restaurant

____________________________________?
4. Spanish / he / understand /Does

____________________________________?
5. English / Mark and Cindy / Do / speak

____________________________________?
6. Ticket / I / to / need / Do / enter / a

____________________________________?
b. Rewrite the statements as question. Look at the underlined words
to determine which question word to use.

1. They are born in Cali.

Where were they born?

2. Kristin plays the guitar.

____________________________________
3. He wants to travel to Africa.

____________________________________
4. We play rugby at school.

____________________________________
5. She loves dogs because they are smart.

____________________________________

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 UNIT 4 / SPORTS
1. Vocabulary

Complete the crossword puzzle.

1.

2.

4.
3.

5.

6.

Across Down
3. 2.

5. 1.

6. 4.

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 Unit 4 / Sports

2. Grammar

a. Use either as ___ as or not as ____ as in the sentences below.

Example: Mary is _____________ Rosalba. (tall)

Mary is not as tall as Rosalba.

1. A BMW is ___________________ a Ferrari. (not, fast)

2. The sky is ___________________ the ocean. (blue)

3. Today is _____________________ yesterday. (cold)

4. Their television is _________________ ours. (big)

5. Alicia’s watch is _____________________ Ben’s. (expensive)

6. Lemonade is ______________________orange juice.(not,

b. Look at the pictures and complete the exercise.

Isabel Gustavo Jenny Andres

- 35 years old - 45 years old - 25 years old - 35 years old
- 1.2m tall - 1.7m tall - 1.5m tall - 1.5m tall
- 70kg - 65kg - 70kg - 68kg
- Good

1. Isabel is ____________________ Andres.(old)

2. Gustavo is ___________________ Isabel. (not, heavy)

3. Isabel’s hair is __________________ Jenny’s hair. (not, long)

4. Jenny is _____________________ Andres. (tall)

5. Andres’s hair is ____________________ Gustavo’s hair. (short)

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 Unit 4 / Sports

3. Reading
Read the article and complete the questions with T(true) and F(false).

Historic Win for Colombia

The Colombian team came from
behind to clinch a historic victo-
ry over France in an internation-
al friendly played on the 23rd
of March, 2018, in the north of
France. With just under 3 months
to go until the 2018 FIFA World
Cup in Russia, both teams were
determinet to win the game and
build a winning momentum.
Colombia came into the game as
the clear underdogs, having nev-
er beaten France before. France,
on the other hand, was beaming
with confidence, not having lost a
single match in their last 6 inter-
national fixtures. The game was
played in a packed stadium, in
front of thousands of fans deco-
rated with the French colors.
Colombia responded with a goal
of their own just two 2 minutes
later. At half-time, the score was
2–1 and the atmosphere in the
stadium was electrifying.
The second half was full of en-
tretaintment, with both teams
missing great goal scoring op-
portunities. In the 62nd minute.
James made a timeous cross to
Falcao who made no mistake and
used his right foot to put the ball
in the back of the net to level the
score 2–2.
The Colombian team continued to
put pressure and was rewarded a
penalty in the 84th minute after a
very dangerous tackle on José Iz-
quierdo by France’s Samuel Umtiti.
The responsibility to convert the
penalty into a goal was given to
Juan Quintero, and he delivered.
Colombia did everything necessary
to hold on and not allow France to
score. The game ended Colom-
bia 3, France 2. Colombian fans in
the stadium and around the world
were all celebrating this important
victory, while France and its fans
were left disappointed.

Example: This was a football game between Colombia and France T

1. The 2018 FIFA World Cup tournament will be in Russia.

2. The game was played in the north of Colombia.

3. France never lost a game against Colombia before.

4. France scored the first goal of the match.

5. James scored a goal in the 62nd minute.

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4. Vocabulary

a. Complete the sentence with a word from the box.

fans – stadium – tickets – championship – player – game

1. Bramall Lane in Sheffield is the oldest football _______________

in the world.

2. The first ever official international football ________________

was played in 1872 between Scotland and England.

3. James Rodriguez is hailed as the best football _____________

in Colombia.

4. Colombians are among the most passionate football ________

in all of Latin America.

5. The first set of ______________ for the 2018 FiFA World Cup in
Russia went on sale on September 14, 2018.

6. The Colombian soccer team will play its first 2018 FIFA World
Cup ___________ against Japan on the June, 19, 2018.

b. Match the word on the left with the vocabulary on the right.

1. do a. athlete

2. ride b. a championship

3. play c. a race

4. professional d. basketball

5. win e. exercise

6. run f. a bicycle

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5. Grammar

Complete the sentence with the correct form of the word in brackets.

Example: I am 35 years old. My sister is 15 years old.

I am ___older than my sister_____. (old)

1. Fernando Gaviria is 23 years old. Esteban Chaves is 28 years old

Fernando is ________________________________. (young)

2. James Rodriguez is 1.8m tall. Radamel Falcao is 1.77m tall.

Radamel is ________________________________. (short)

3. Carlos finished the race first. Miguel finished the race second

Carlos ran _________________________________. (fast)

4. Josh jumped 1.7m high. Antony jumped 1.3m high.

Josh jumped_______________________________. (high)

5. France scored 3 goals. Colombia scored 4 goals.

Colombia played ____________________________. (good)

6. An empanada costs $2500. A hamburger costs $10000.

An empanada is ____________________________. (cheap)

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 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 1
1. Vocabulary 2b. Grammar
1. b Jimmy: Hey Mike, how was/
2. c were the party last night?
3. a Mike: It was/were the best!
4. c We was/were having a lot
5. b of fun.
2a. Grammar Jimmy: Yeah? Are/Were
there many people?
1. She was at the new Mike: No. There wasn’t/
department store weren’t that many people.
downtown.
2. The clothing stores Jimmy: I’m sorry I wasn’t/
weren’t close for the weren’t there.
weekend. I was/were out for dinner
3. Where was the with my parents.
gift you bought on
Saturday? Mike: No problem.
4. Was Tom the
store manager at 3. Reading
Falabella?
5. Were there a lot 1. T
of people in the 2. F
restaurant? 3. T
6. Desiree wasn’t a 4. F
very good shopper. 5. T
 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 2
1a. Vocabulary 2b. Grammar
1. meat 1. a little
2. a cucumber 2. a few
3. dishes 3. a few
4. lettuce 4. a lot of
5. a plate 5. too much/a lot of
6. dessert 6. some

1b. Vocabulary 3. Reading

1. sell 1. c
2. Summer 1. a
3. strong
4. a lot 4. Vocabulary
5. pretty
Across
2a. Grammar
2. dish
1. some 3. cook
2. any 4. cup
3. many 5. Plate
4. a lot of/many 7. cookbook
5. too much/a lot of 8. freeze
6. some
Down

1. bake
6. meal
8. fresh
 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 3
1. Vocabulary 3a. Reading
1. theater 1. a
2. bus driver 2. c
3. art museum 3. c
4. gift shop 4. b

2a. Grammar 3b. Reading

1. lives 1. ad
2. start 2. help
3. take 3. working
4. work 4. tired
5. sings 5. cleaner
6. share 6. housework

2b. Grammar 4. Vocabulary

1. Matt doesn’t drive to 1. help
work. 2. where
2. I don’t teach English 3. across
in the university. 5. Give me directions
3. You don’t love Reg- 6. down
gae music. 7. right
4. Bus drivers don’t 8. straight
drive taxis. 9. left
5. She doesn’t play the 10. Main Road
drums.
6. We don’t live in the
city.
 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 3
5a. Grammar
1. Do you like to travel?
2. Does she live in Bogota?
3. Do they own a restaurant?
4. Does he understand Spanish?
5. Do Mark and Cindy speak English?
6. Do I need a ticket to enter?

5b. Grammar
2. Who plays the guitar?
3. Where does he want to travel to?
4. What do we play at school?
5. Why does she love dogs?
 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 4
1. Vocabulary 3. Reading
Across 1. T
2. F
3. tennis
3. T
5. cycling
4. T
6. golf
5. F
Down 6. T
1. swimming
2. baseball 4a. Vocabulary
4. soccer
1. stadium
2. championship
2a. Grammar
3. player
1. as tall as 4. fans
2. as blue as 5. tickets
3. as cold as 6. game
4. as big as
5. as expensive as 4b. Vocabulary
6. not as sour as
1. e
2. f
2b. Grammar
3. d
1. as old as 4. a
2. not as heavy as 5. b
3. not as long as 6. c
4. as tall as
5. as short as
 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 4
5. Grammar
1. Fernando is younger than Esteban Chaves.
2. Radamel is shorter than James Rodriguez.
3. Carlos ran faster than Miguel.
4. Josh jumped higher than Anthony
5. Colombia played better than France
6. An empanada is cheaper than a hamburger.