5&6 REVISE AND CHECK (Student's Book, pp. 50-51): Answer key

GRAMMAR

1  a   2  c   3  a   4  b   5  c   6  c   7  b   8  a   9  b   10  b   11  a   12  c   13  a   14  b   15  b

VOCABULARY

a

1  waste   2  spend   3  lend   4  coming back   5  teaching

b

1  sell   2  pull   3  forget   4  fail   5  learn

c

1  crowded   2  safe   3  noisy   4  south   5  museum   6  palace   7  mosque   8  bones   9  brain   10  skin

d

1  on   2  in   3  of   4  at   5  for

PRONUNCIATION

a

1  much   2  eat   3  won't   4  snow   5  receive

b

1  impatient   2  interesting   3  invent   4  practise   5  decide

CAN YOU UNDERSTAND THIS TEXT?

a

No, he doesn't.

b

1  F   2  T   3  T   4  T   5  F   6  T   7  F   8  F

CAN YOU UNDERSTAND THESE PEOPLE?

1  c   2  b   3  c   4  b   5  a

6C THE MEANING OF DREAMING (Workbook, pp. 41-42): Answer key

1 GRAMMAR

a

2  do... go, read
3  will win, 'll lose
4  were... doing, was watching
5  Have... dreamt, 've... had
6  are... doing, 'm reading
7  Did... sleep, woke up
8  are... leaving, going to go

b

2  have done   3  works   4  's studying   5  has... published   6  helped   7  chose   8  discovered   9  had   10  saw   11  were watching

2 VOCABULARY

2  with   3  for   4  at   5  to   6  in   7  of   8  from

3 PRONUNCIATION

a

2  now   3  borrow   4  down

4 LISTENING

a

2  You are falling.
3  You are lost.
4  You are flying.
5  You can't escape.

b

Dream 2 a   Dream 3 d   Dream 4 c   Dream 5 b

6B I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU (Workbook, pp. 39-40): Answer key

1 GRAMMAR

a

2  Shall I lend you some money
3  I'll have the chicken
4  Shall I take your coat
5  Shall I turn off the air conditioning
6  I won't be late

b

2 P   3 O   4 O   5 D   6 P

2 VOCABULARY

2  pay   3  come   4  take   5  give   6  send

3 PRONUNCIATION

a

2  decide, email, promise
3  practise, listen, repair
4  borrow, forget, agree
5  sunbathe, invite, complain

The words in a circle are: decide, repair, forget, agree, invite, and complain.

4 READING

a  Paul learnt not to lend money to strangers.

b

a 6   b 3   c 5   e 4   f 2   g 8   h 7

5 LISTENING

a  They had problems with crime.

b

Speaker 2 A   Speaker 3 C   Speaker 4 B   Speaker 5 E

6A ARE YOU A PESSIMIST? (Workbook, pp. 37-38): Answer key

1 GRAMMAR

a

2  won't win   3  won't remember   4  'll forget   5  won't sell   6  'll miss

2 VOCABULARY

2  learn   3  'll pass   4  Pull   5  broken   6  borrow   7  lose   8  turn on   9  sent   10  found

4 READING

a

2  Gemini   3  Aries   4  Aquarius   5  Taurus

5 LISTENING

a  Matt's star sign is Capricorn and Amy's star sign is Virgo.

b  2 M   3 A   4 A   5 M   6 M   7 M

PRACTICAL ENGLISH: The wrong shoes (Workbook, p. 36): Answer key

1 VOCABULARY

2 d   3 c   4 a   5 b

2 TAKING SOMETHING BACK TO A SHOP

2  bought   3  problem   4  afraid   5  size   6  small   7  medium   8  see   9  sorry   10  refund   11  changing rooms   12  receipt

3 SOCIAL ENGLISH

2  Oh, you know. Working! But it was OK.
3  Why don't we go out for dinner? I could book a restaurant.
4  OK. For what time?
5  Eight o'clock?
6  Can we make it a bit earlier? Say, seven thirty?
7  OK, I'll go and have a shower then.
8  Sure.

4 READING

a

2  Tiffany & Co   3  Ricky's   4  Ricky's

b

1  keyboard   2  pricey   3  accessories   4  engagement   5  huge   6  do-it-yourself  

5C HOW MUCH IS TOO MUCH? (Workbook, pp. 34-35): Answer key

1 VOCABULARY

a

2  illness   3  skin   4  faces   5  bones   6  prevent   7  brain

2 GRAMMAR

a

2  a few   3  many   4  much   5  a little   6  much   7  many   8  A little   9  a lot of   10  a few

b

2  tall enough   3  too much   4  enough time   5  too much   6  too many   7  enough exercise   8  sleep enough

3 PRONUNCIATION

a

1  much, none   2  few, food, too   3  diet, like, quite   4  any, healthy, many

4 READING

a   potatoes

b   2 F   3 F   4 T   5 F   6 F   7 T

5 LISTENING

a   Alice is 35. Her body age is 31.

b   2  no   3  any   4  a lot of   5  positive   6  a little   7  a few   8  enough

5B SUPERLATIVE CITIES (Workbook, pp. 32-33): Answer key

1 GRAMMAR

a

2  wettest   3  furthest   4  worst   5  ugliest   6  safest   7  most exciting   8  friendliest

b

2  the most interesting   3  most expensive   4  best   5  busiest

c

2  That's the fastest car I've ever driven
3  It's the most beautiful building we've ever seen
4  That's the healthiest meal he's ever eaten
5  It's the best photograph you've ever taken
6  This is the most exciting sport I've ever done
7  That's the worst flight we've ever had
8  This is the most interesting city I've ever visited

2 VOCABULARY

a

2  coast   3  west   4  population   5  famous

b

2  polluted   3  safe   4  noisy   5  boring   6  crowded

c

2  town hall   3  castle   4  statue

3 PRONUNCIATION

a

2  crowded   3  dangerous   4  exciting   5  frightening   6  generous   7  interesting   8  polluted   9  romantic

4 LISTENING

a   1, 2, 4, 6

b   2 F   3 F   4 T   5 F

5A NO TIME FOR ANYTHING (Workbook, pp. 30-31): Answer key

1 GRAMMAR

a

2  worse   3  more slowly   4  hotter   5  harder   6  further   7  better   8  healthier   9  more dangerous   10  busier

b

2  as stylish as her shoes
3  as big as my boss's
4  play as well as Spain
5  drive as carefully as me
6  as expensive as laptops
7  look as relaxed as Harry
8  as dirty as his shirt

2 VOCABULARY

2  spend   3  on   4  waste   5  save   6  in

3 PRONUNCIATION

a

2  centre   3  parents   4  ago   5  children   6  patient   7  problem   8  communication   9  traditional   10  around   11  seconds   12  better

b  (Here the 'schwa' sound is highlighted)

2  centre   3  parents   4  ago   5  children   6  patient   7  problem   8  communication   9  traditional   10  around   11  seconds   12  better

4 READING

b   2 F   3 T   4 T   5 F   6 F

5 LISTENING

a

1  Speaker 3
2  Speaker 5
3  Speaker 2
5  Speaker 4

b

Happiest: Speakers 4 + 5
Least happy: Speaker 2

4C LOST WEEKEND (Workbook, pp. 28-29): Answer key

1 GRAMMAR

a

2  anything   3  anywhere   4  anywhere   5  anyone   6  something   7  nobody   8  somewhere   9  somebody

b

2 T   3 T   4 F   5 T   6 F   7 F

2 VOCABULARY

2  relaxing   3  boring   4  depressed   5  interested   6  exciting   7  depressing   8  relaxed   9  bored   10  excited

3 PRONUNCIATION

a

1  anything, dress, friendly, sweater, website
2  coat, don't, goes, home, photos
3  funny, gloves, lunch, something, nothing

4 READING

a

2  Tidy your wardrobe
3  Listen to some podcasts
4  Play board games
5  Bake a loaf of bread
6  Learn how to juggle
7  Meet your neighbours
8  Organize your shelves
9  Take some photos
10  Start a blog

5 LISTENING

a

Speaker 1 went camping in the Lake District
Speaker 2 stayed in a hotel in Paris.
Speaker 3 went to a local museum.
Speaker 4's brother and wife came to stay.

b

1  Speaker 3
2  Speaker 4
3  Speaker 2
4  Speaker 3
6  Speaker 4
8  Speaker 2

4B FASHION AND SHOPPING (Workbook, pp. 26-27): Answer key

1 VOCABULARY

a

2  changing rooms   3  checkout   4  receipt   5  suit   6  size   7  fit   8  take, back   9  shop assistants

b

Down: 2  item   5  auction   7  website
Across: 3  basket   4  payment   6  checkout   8  delivery

2 GRAMMAR

a

2  I haven't brought my credit card
3  Has Anna gone / been shopping
4  Has your sister ever worked as a model
5  You haven't worn your new shirt
6  Have I ever told you about my holiday in Greece
7  The shopping centre's never been so crowded
8  I've never used eBay

b

2  A  Have you ever sold, B  have, A  did you sell, B  didn't want
3  A  Have you ever worn, B  haven't
4  A  Have you ever lost, B  have, left
5  A  Have you ever had, B  have, didn't have, couldn't

3 PRONUNCIATION

a  2  proceed   3  clothes   4  card

4 LISTENING

a  A shopping centre

b

2  1.45 billion pounds
3  Two department stores, one supermarket, and 300 smaller shops
4  70
5  10,000
6  By car, bus, train, and by the underground
7  Some trousers
8  Because there were too many people in the changing rooms to try them on   

4A PARENTS AND TEENAGERS (Workbook, pp. 24-25): Answer key

1 VOCABULARY

a

2  make   3  tidy   4  lay   5  clean   6  take out   7  do   8  put away

b

2  make   3  make   4  do   5  do   6  make   7  do   8  make

2 GRAMMAR

a

2  Have you made any plans for the weekend yet
3  We haven't finished lunch yet
4  Daniel has already tidied his room
5  I've already done the ironing
6  Have you been to the supermarket yet
7  I haven't cleaned the bathroom yet
8  Edward has already taken out the rubbish

b

2  's just fallen
3  've just won
4  've just cleaned
5  's just laid
6  've just missed

3 PRONUNCIATION

a

2  young   3  year   4  yellow   5  uniform   6  jacket   7  teenager   8  bridge   9  jumper   10  enjoy

4 READING

a  2

b  2F   3T   4T   5F   6F   7T

5 LISTENING

a  Speaker 3

b

Speaker 2  E
Speaker 3  A
Speaker 4  D
Speaker 5  C

PRACTICAL ENGLISH: Restaurant Problems (Workbook, p. 23): Answer key

1 VOCABULARY

2  menu   3  starter   4  main course   5  waiter / waitress   6  dessert   7  bill

2 AT THE RESTAURANT

2  Yes, please.
3  Can I get you something to start with?
4  No, thank you. Just a main course. I'd like the steak, please.
5  And how would you like your steak? Rare, medium or well done?
6  Rare, please.
7  Would you like that with fries or with a baked potato?
8  A baked potato, please.
9  OK. And to drink?
10  Water, please.
11  Still or sparkling?
12  Still.
13  Here's your steak, madam.
14  I'm sorry but I asked for my steak rare and this is well done.

3 SOCIAL ENGLISH

1  start with   2  any suggestions, be great   3  we have   4  a mistake, my day   5  to go

4 READING

a

2  5 p.m.-7 p.m.
3  $12.95
4  214E.9th St
5  Restaurants in the Theatre District.
6  $30-$45
7  At lunchtime.
8  Scandinavian food.

READING (Student's Book, p. 25, exs. a & b)

a

The article mentions four ways of creating new words:

1. by combining two words
2. by changing nouns into verbs
3. by adopting foreign words
4. from the names of brands or companies.

b

1. toy boy
2. to text
3. barista
4. road rage
5. latte
6. gastropub

INFORMATION ABOUT THE ORDER OF THE TESTS

On Monday 18 we're doing the Reading and Writing tests, and on Wednesday 20 we're doing the Use of English (grammar & vocabulary) and Listening tests. As for the Speaking test, it depends on personal arrangement.

3C WHAT'S THE WORD? (Workbook, pp. 21-22): Answer key

3C WHAT'S THE WORD? (Workbook, pp. 21-22): Answer key

1 GRAMMAR

a

2 a   3 d   4 h   5 b   6 g   7 e   8 c

b

2  which   3  who   4  which   5  which   6  where   7  who   8  where   9  where   10  who

2 VOCABULARY

2  kind   3  similar   4  like   5  something   6  example   7  someone   8  somewhere

3 PRONUNCIATION

a

2   a  quite,   b  quiet
3   a  shoes,   b  socks
4   a  sweet,   b  suit
5   a  sightsee,   b  sunbathe
6   a  weight,   b   height
7   a  shirt,   b   shorts
8   a  cloudy,   b  crowded

4 READING

a

2  fashionista   3  Chick lit   4  E-waste   5  sandwich generation   6  Agritourism   7  Netiquette   8  staycation

5 LISTENING

a   three

b   2  F   3  T   4  T   5  F   6  F   7  F   8  T

3B LET'S MEET AGAIN (Workbook, pp. 19-20): Answer key

3B LET'S MEET AGAIN (Workbook, pp. 19-20): Answer key

1 GRAMMAR

a

2  're driving   3  aren't stopping   4  're getting   5  're going   6  aren't taking   7  're stopping   8  're arriving   9  're picking   10  're catching

b

2  (tick)
3  it's going to be
4  he's going to get
5  aren't going to miss
6  (tick)
7  (tick)
8  she's going to have

2 VOCABULARY

2  in   3  about   4  for   5  on   6  to   7  at   8  of

3 PRONUNCIATION

a

2  I'd love to.
3  Are you free this weekend?
4  Sorry, no. I'm working on Saturday.
5  What about next weekend? What are you doing then?
6  Nothing. Next weekend is fine.
7  Great. Do you like walking?
8  I love it!
9  OK. Let's go to Devon -the countryside is beautiful!

4 READING

a  nine

b   2B   3P   4B   5V   6P

5 LISTENING

a  Italy and France

b  2  a student   3  a week   4  Venice   5  the Louvre   6  in hotels

3A PLANS AND DREAMS (Workbook, pp. 17-18): Answer key

3A PLANS AND DREAMS (Workbook, pp. 17-18): Answer key

1 GRAMMAR

a

2  'm going to book
3  isn't going to sleep
4  's, going to get
5  isn't going to fly
6  're going to be
7  'm not going to stay
8  Are, going to need

b

2  we aren't going to go
3  We're going to go
4  are you going to travel
5  We're going to be
6  are you going to do
7  We're going to stay
8  we're going to rent
9  Is it going to be
10  it isn't going to rain

2 VOCABULARY

2  lift   3  Departures   4  check-in   5  gate   6  passport control   7  Baggage Reclaim   8  trolley   9  Customs   10  Arrivals

4 READING

a  three

b  2  T   3  F   4  T   5  T   6  F

5 LISTENING

a

Dialogue 2  Check-in
Dialogue 3  Immigration
Dialogue 4  Baggage reclaim
Dialogue 5  Customs

c

1  a sandwich
2  B28
3  415 673 702
4  grey
5  some chocolate

SPEAKING TEST

SPEAKING TEST

PART 1: READING ALOUD

a. Read the first paragraph of the text 'The true story of Vivian Nicholson'.

b. Read another paragraph (1-6) according to the number of points you get by the rolling of a dice. (The numbers are going to change: Paragraph 2 is going to be number 1, paragraph 3 is going to be number 2, paragraph 4 is going to be number 3, etc....)

PART 2: GIVING COMPLETE ANSWERS TO TWO QUESTIONS, TOPICS OR TASKS

You are going to have two random questions (1-12) to answer. You have 3 minutes at a maximum to prepare your answer (you can make some notes during this time). Give your full answer. Finally, answer the extra questions that the teacher asks.

These are the questions for Part 2:

1. Do you have a photo you really like? Who took it? What was happening at the time?
2. Do you upload photos onto Facebook or other internet sites? What was the last photo you uploaded?
3. Do you have a photo as the screen saver on your computer or phone? What is it of?
4. Do you have a favourite photo of yourself as a child? Who took it? What was happening when they took it? What were you wearing?
5. Do you have any photos in your bedroom or living room? What are they of?
6. Do you know any other famous historical photos? Who or what are they of?
7. Ask and answer six questions about work / studies, family, and free time activities.
8. Describe the appearance and personality of a person you know well.
9. Describe a picture in your Student's Book and say what is happening, what the people are wearing, etc.
10. Ask and answer three questions about a recent holiday.
11. Say three true sentences using the connectors so, because, and although.
12. Imagine you're a guest in a hotel and there's something wrong in your room. Call Reception and ask for help.

This is the text for Part 1:

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We're not going to have classes today, Wednesday 2 March.

See you next Monday!

Thanks.

Homework on your iTutor CD (Practical English Episode 1)

1. Watch Video 3 'Jenny and Rob meet again' and do Exercise 1 (True or False).
2. Go to 'Social English: phrases', listen and repeat the phrases, and do Exercise 1 (Type the missing words).

For both exercises, click on 'Check answers' and make a screenshot or take a picture of them. You can send me your screenshots via inbox on Facebook or show me the pictures of your exercises in the next class as evidence of your homework.

Deadline: Monday 7 March. 

1st Workbook Check: File 1 (pp.4-10)

This is just a reminder to have your Workbooks ready for their first check on Wednesday 9 March. 

Please do pp. 4-10 and don't forget to use your iChecker CD included in your material to do the Pronunciation and Listening exercises.  

SPEAKING PROJECT (Student's Book, p. 7, ex. 6a)

Here goes the information of our first project. Hope you enjoy it.

First, think about a friend of yours who is looking for a partner. Then, prepare his/her information, covering all the aspects in the form (name, relationship, age, job, appearance, etc.). You can write your speech before recording it.

Here are the steps to record your message:

1) Enter the website: www.vocaroo.com (You need to have a microphone on your computer and let Vocaroo use it)
2) Click on 'Click to record'.
3) Click on 'Allow' (Camera and microphone access)
4) It automatically starts recording; when you click on 'Click to stop', it stops.
5) You can start again by clicking on 'Retry' and you can listen to what you recorded by clicking on 'Listen'.
6) When you're happy with your recording, click on 'Click here to save'.
7) Finally, copy and paste the link that appears below, on Fb; or choose the Fb option for sharing your audio here. You can also choose the option 'Email' and send your message to flamenca.rt@gmail.com
8) When you post your link, write the name of your friend and his/her age, e.g. Paulina, 33.

Deadline: Sunday 28 February (11.59 pm)

Pay special attention to your pronunciation, your classmates need to understand what you're saying; and don't forget to use your new vocabulary about physical appearance and personality. wink emoticon

If any questions, write to me here or via email: flamenca.rt@gmail.com

PRESENTATION OF THE COURSE

English 3 Group: 36

• Timetable: Mondays and Wednesdays, from 05.30 to 08.00 pm.
• First part of the class: from 05.30 to 06.40 pm.
• Break time: from 06.40 to 07.00 pm.
• Second part of the class: from 07.00 to 08.00 pm.
• Books:
• Oxenden, C., Latham-Koenig, C. and Seligson, P. English File third edition Pre-intermediate Student's Book with iTutor. Oxford: Oxord University Press.
• __________. English File third edition Pre-intermediate Workbook without key and iChecker. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

CALENDAR

• Group changes: 18 and 19 February.
• Last day for dropping out: 24 February.
• Holidays: 2 March and 9 May.
• Easter holidays: from 21 to 28 March.
• End of the course: 27 June (Second partial exam and final grade check)
• School reports delivery: 06 and 07 July.
• Assessment: The final grade is the average of the two exams.
• 1st partial exam (Files 1-3):  18 and 20 April.
• 2nd partial exam (Files 4-6): 20 and 22 June.

ASSESSMENT

• Assessment of 5 skills:
• Reading (20%)
• Writing (20%)
• Use of English (20%)
• Listening (20%)
• Speaking (20%)
• Passing grade: 80 pts. and 80% of attendance (= 22 sessions; 5 absences maximum)
• But 5 consecutive absences cause dropping out.

CLASS RULES

• You cannot be in class without your material, i.e. your Student's Book.
• Punctuality and use of English in class is really important!
• If you are late, you cannot join an activity in progress, you need to wait and take part in the next activity.
• You cannot use your mobile phone, iPhone or iPad in class unless the teacher asks you to use it for an activity; please, turn it off.

OTHER ASPECTS

• A bilingual dictionary is recommended for use in class and at home.
• The use of the Workbook is mainly at home. Be ready for its revisions.
• Assessment: Completion and accuracy.
• Grades: Very good, Good, Acceptable, and More Work Needed.

USEFUL SITES

• Facebook: CELe UAEMex
• Twitter: @CELe UAEMex
• www.oup.com/elt/englishfile
• Blog: http://englishfile336.blogspot.mx

BIBLIOGRAPHY

• Murphy, R. and Smalzer, W. R. (2002). Basic Grammar in Use: with answers: self-study reference and practice for students of English. Second edition. Cambridge: CUP.
• __________. (2007). Essential Grammar in Use: a self-study reference and study book for elementary students of English: with answers. Third edition. Cambridge: CUP.