English (Inglés)

1. I’ve had a motorcycle since I passed my driving test when I was 17. It's in my blood, I think. My
dad raced bikes and he taught me how to ride one and repair one. I was always in the garage
with Dad and that’s why I eventually became a mechanic, I suppose. I’ve never seen it as a means
of transportation. For me, riding my bike is freedom. I just love spending the weekends riding
around the country roads.
2. This is my water taxi. It’s not a car, like you know them in London or New York. Water taxis are
very common here in Croatia. Mine’s called "Silver Seas." They help people travel from island to
island. Personally, I’ve only just started as a water taxi driver. I’ve driven one for about eleven
weeks now. I love it. It’s a little like working and being on vacation at the same time.
3. In Russia, we have a very good railway network, which is great for me because I don’t like flying.
I haven’t been on a plane since 2010. It’s not so unusual. Lots of people have told me that they
feel the same. Anyway, for the last ten years, I’ve taken the sleeper from Moscow to Vladivostok
to see my mother. I go once a year because the journey is enormous, but it’s also an adventure.
You see the whole country on the way, and you meet a lot of interesting people, too.
4. I’ve always loved driving. When I was little I always had a toy truck or bus with me wherever I
went. I’ve recently bought a new car, a 1973 Ford Mustang and it is a beautiful vehicle. Now,
I’ve decided to fulfill a childhood dream. I want to drive my Mustang down the whole of Route
66. That’s almost 4,000 kilometers. You see, I’m a fan of Rock and Roll as well!

A bicycle.

A boat.

A car.

A truck.

A motorcycle.

A train.

1. A bicycle.

2. A boat.

4. A car.

4. A truck.

1. A motorcycle.

3. A train.

Spanish (Español)

1. He tenido una motocicleta desde que pasé mi examen de conducir cuando tenía 17 años. Creo
que está en mi sangre. Mi papá corrió en bicicleta y él me enseñó a montar una y reparar una.
Siempre estuve en el garaje con papá y por eso me convertí en mecánico, supongo. Nunca lo he
 visto como un medio de transporte. Para mí, andar en bicicleta es la libertad. Me encanta pasar
los fines de semana recorriendo los caminos rurales.
2. Este es mi taxi acuático. No es un auto, como los conoces en Londres o Nueva York. Los taxis
acuáticos son muy comunes aquí en Croacia. El mío se llama "Silver Seas". Ayudan a las personas
a viajar de isla en isla. Personalmente, acabo de empezar como conductor de taxi acuático. He
conducido uno durante aproximadamente once semanas. Me encanta. Es un poco como
trabajar y estar de vacaciones al mismo tiempo.
3. En Rusia, tenemos una red ferroviaria muy buena, lo cual es excelente para mí porque no me
gusta volar. No he estado en un avión desde 2010. No es tan inusual. Mucha gente me ha dicho
que sienten lo mismo. De todos modos, durante los últimos diez años, he llevado al durmiente
de Moscú a Vladivostok para ver a mi madre. Voy una vez al año porque el viaje es enorme, pero
también es una aventura. Ves todo el país en el camino y conoces a mucha gente interesante
también.
4. Siempre me ha gustado conducir. Cuando era pequeña siempre tenía un camión de juguete o
un autobús conmigo dondequiera que iba. Recientemente compré un auto nuevo, un Ford
Mustang 1973 y es un vehículo hermoso. Ahora, he decidido cumplir un sueño de infancia.
Quiero conducir mi Mustang por toda la Ruta 66. Son casi 4,000 kilómetros. Verás, yo también
soy fan de Rock and Roll!

Una bicicleta.

Un barco.

Un coche.

Un camión.

Una Moto.

Un tren.

1. Una bicicleta.

2. Un barco.

4. Un coche.

4. Un camión.

1. Una motocicleta.

3. Un tren.

rodrigomachado
English (Inglés)

This is a figure of an important person or thing. It is usually in a public place and it may be stone or
metal. (STATUE)

The area is really clean because there are a lot of ________ cans. (TRASH)

A special part of the street for bikes is called a bike ________. (LINE)

People walk on this when they travel on foot through a city. (SIDEWALK)

People use this structure to travel over a river, using a car or by walking. (BRIDGE)

This thing makes a city look beautiful. It moves water into the air so people can look at it and enjoy
it. (FOUNTAIN)

A place where people can safely cross the street is called a ________. (CROSSWALK)

A place that contains a lot of homes is called an apartment ________. (BUILDING)

A street ________ is an object in a city that tells you the correct direction to go. (SIGN)

This is a big wood seat that you can sit on in a park or in the street. (BENCH)

Spanish (Español)

Esta es una figura de una persona o cosa importante. Por lo general, se encuentra en un lugar
público y puede ser de piedra o metal. (ESTATUA)

El área está realmente limpia porque hay muchas latas de ________. (BASURA)

Una parte especial de la calle para bicicletas se llama una bicicleta ________. (LÍNEA)

La gente camina sobre esto cuando viaja a pie por una ciudad. (ACERA)

La gente usa esta estructura para viajar sobre un río, usando un automóvil o caminando. (PUENTE)

Esto hace que una ciudad se vea hermosa. Mueve el agua al aire para que la gente pueda verla y
disfrutarla. (FUENTE)

Un lugar donde las personas pueden cruzar la calle de manera segura se llama ________. (PASO
DE PEATONES)

Un lugar que contiene muchas casas se llama apartamento ________. (EDIFICIO)

Una calle ________ es un objeto en una ciudad que te indica la dirección correcta para ir.
(FIRMAR)

Este es un gran asiento de madera en el que puedes sentarte en un parque o en la calle. (BANCO)
Eric hasn’t had a day off work for January 1. (NO)

She has moved to Istanbul seven years ago. (NO)

The teacher hasn’t given us any homework yet. (YES)

I haven’t eaten real Italian ice cream since a long time. (NO)

Cath’s worked for Apple for 2017. (NO)

I haven’t ridden a motorcycle since about five years. (NO)

I’ve just received a really funny message from Martina. Look. (YES)

Barry hasn’t heard the news already. (NO)

Ow! I’ve already cut my hand! (NO)

I haven’t slept well last night. (NO)

It hasn’t rained for February. (NO)

Hurry up! The taxi’s yet arrived! (NO)

Has the TV show yet started? (NO)

We’ve just seen that movie. We watched it last year.

Have you called your grandma yet? (YES)

The worst time to drive is busy hour when everyone is driving to work, or driving home again.

Oh, no! We're in a car jam! We'll never arrive on time now! (NO)

The city has built a lot of new cycles to encourage people to ride their bikes. (YES)

You can travel through the mountains by driving through a tunnel.

I usually go to the store by foot.

I told you it was a bad idea to drive into the city. It's impossible to find a parking!

My train was late, so many people were waiting on the platform. (YES)

It takes me about an hour to get to work on the train.

Is there a litter box anywhere? I want to throw this chewing gum away.

Like a lot of commuters, I live in a small town and I drive downtown each day.

There is a statue of Christopher Columbus in the park. (YES)

Should I make you ride to the station?

I live in a large apartment house in the middle of Warsaw. (NO)

Don't cross the road yet. The street lamp is still red. (NO)

Walk on the sidewalk - not on the road! (YES)

 Read the comments and reply with your opinion.

1. Only people aged over eighteen should have the right to vote in elections.
In my opinion, people under eighteen are usually still in school so politics doesn’t affect them.
/ I would say that sixteen-year-olds know a lot about politics and so they should have the right
to vote.
2. People should only use their real names online.
In my opinion, people should use their real names so we know who the bullies and online
trolls are. / I don’t believe people should use their real names online because sometimes
people need help, but it’s embarrassing to use their real name.
3. All children should wear a school uniform.
School uniforms are a bad idea. Your clothes are a part of your identity. / In my view, students
should wear school uniforms because then everyone is equal.
4. The government should organize a mission to explore Mars.
I wouldn’t say that a mission to Mars is necessary, because we know that there is no life on
the planet. / In my opinion, we should learn everything we can about Mars and all the other
planets.
5. We should ban violent computer games.
Banning violent computer games is a good idea because these games encourage violence. / I
don’t believe that banning violent computer games will change anything.
6. All stores should be closed on Sunday.
I’m delighted that there is one day a week when the stores are closed. People need time to do
other things too. / In my opinion, stores should be open every day, because some people can
only go shopping on Sundays.
7. Zoos should be banned.
I wouldn’t say that zoos should be banned because they help save animals like rhinos and
tigers. / I’m worried that animals in zoos are unhappy. They should live in nature, not in cities.
8. Parents should never lie to their children.
I don’t think that parents should lie to their children. Children need to trust their parents. / In
my view, parents should sometimes lie to their children to protect them from bad news, for
example when a family member goes into the hospital.
Lee los comentarios y responde con tu opinión.

1. Solo las personas mayores de dieciocho años deben tener derecho a votar en las elecciones.

Yo opino que los jóvenes menores de dieciocho años todavía están en la escuela, por lo que no
conocen mucho de la política. Pero, los jóvenes mayores de dieciocho años tienen más experiencia
sobre el conocimiento de la política y por ende deben tener derecho a votar.

2. Las personas solo deben usar sus nombres reales en línea.

Yo opino que las personas deben usar sus nombres reales para saber quiénes son los acosadores y
los trolls en línea, pero a veces hay que considerar que las personas necesitan ayuda por lo que
resultaría ser vergonzoso usar su nombre real en línea.

3. Todos los niños deben usar un uniforme escolar.

Yo opino que los estudiantes deben usar uniformes escolares porque entonces todos son iguales
lo cual eso interviene en su formación personal y disciplina. Excepto en la Universidad, los
estudiantes pueden vestirse de acuerdo a su comodidad, ya que la ropa es parte de su identidad.

4. El gobierno debe organizar una misión para explorar Marte.

Yo opino que no hay ninguna misión concreta en el mundo. Quizás podemos aprender todo sobre
Marte y todos los demás planetas, pero viajar allá para explorar nos llevaría al no retorno.

5. Deberíamos prohibir los juegos violentos de la computadora.

Prohibir los juegos de computadora violentos no es posible combatir en todo por más que estos
juegos generen violencia, pero podemos controlarlo mediante la orientación y los sabios consejos
de los padres hacia los hijos, así como las enseñanzas de la escuela por parte de docentes y
directores.

6. Todas las tiendas deben estar cerradas el domingo.

Yo opino que algunas tiendas importantes para bienes de consumo deben estar abiertas todos los
días, porque algunas personas por necesidad solo pueden ir a realizar compras adicionales todos
los domingos.

7. Los zoológicos deben ser prohibidos.

Yo opino que los zoológicos no deberían prohibirse ya que éstos ayudan a salvar a los animales en
peligros de extinción, pero deben ser supervisados por los organismos de control para combatir
contra el maltrato animal. En caso de que no haiga más espacio para cuidarlos, deben ser
liberados y hacerles regresar a su hábitat natural.

8. Los padres nunca deben mentir a sus hijos.

Yo opino que los padres no deberían mentir a sus hijos, ya que los niños necesitan de la confianza
de ellos. Por ejemplo, cuando un miembro familiar se va al trabajo.
Read the comments and respond with your opinion.

1. Only persons over eighteen years of age should have the right to vote in elections.

I think that young people under eighteen are still in school, so they do not know much about
politics. But, young people over eighteen have more experience in knowledge of politics and
therefore should have the right to vote.

2. People should only use their real names online.

I think that people should use their real names to know who the stalkers and online trolls are, but
sometimes you have to consider that people need help so it would be embarrassing to use their
real name online.

3. All children must wear a school uniform.

I think that students should wear school uniforms because then they are all the same, which
intervenes in their personal formation and discipline. Except in the University, students can dress
according to their comfort, since clothing is part of their identity.

4. The government must organize a mission to explore Mars.

I believe that there is no concrete mission in the world. Maybe we can learn everything about
Mars and all the other planets, but traveling there to explore would lead us to no return.

5. We should ban violent computer games.

Prohibit violent computer games is not possible to fight in everything, even though these games
generate violence, but we can control it through the guidance and wise advice of parents towards
children, as well as the teachings of the school by teachers and directors. .

6. All stores must be closed on Sunday.

I think that some important stores for consumer goods should be open every day, because some
people by necessity can only go to make additional purchases every Sunday.

7. Zoos should be prohibited.

I think that zoos should not be banned because they help save animals in danger of extinction, but
they must be supervised by the control organisms to fight against animal abuse. In case there is no
more space to care for them, they should be released and returned to their natural habitat.

8. Parents should never lie to their children.

I think that parents should not lie to their children, since children need their trust. For example,
when a family member goes to work.
A lot of websites have a "like" button where you can show you like a photo, video, or post.
However, I don’t think that social media sites should add a "dislike" button. This is a very bad idea.
I believe that social media should be fun. I’m worried that adding a "dislike" button will make
online life become very unpleasant.

In my view, a "dislike" button encourages bullying. How would you feel if you put a fun photo
online and someone immediately disliked it? Terrible – so personally, I think that a dislike button
is cruel and unnecessary. I wouldn’t say that people should only write nice things online, but a
"dislike" button is an easy way of being nasty without thinking.

I’m delighted that everyone I know is friendly online, but not everyone is so lucky. That’s why I’m
giving a thumbs down to the "dislike" button.
1ST VIDEO – UNIT 06

Simon: Hello, and welcome to Learning Curve. I'm here in the UK and with me today is one of my
co-hosts, Penny, from our studio in New York. Today, our programme is on commuting. How do you
get to work? What´s your commute like? Do you walk, cycle or do you drive? Today, we look at how
people commute all around the world. Penny? Penny was going to give us some information on...

Penny: The traffic! It was terrible! Sorry I´m late. I usually run to work from the gym, but today, I
took a taxi! It´s still rush hour and as usual, there was a traffic jam! This city is always crowded with
cars, taxis, and lorries, you know, trucks! We´re running out of space! Right. Commuting. Maybe
some people who don´t drive to work don´t mind it! How do people commute in big cities in
different countries?

Penny: Around the world, many people use public transport to get to work. In Tokyo, for example,
there are thirteen commuter subway lines. These underground trains take people back and forth to
work very quickly. Shinjuku is the busiest subway station in the world! A new study has found that
woldwide, the average journey time to work is 40 minutes. In Barcelona, Spain, this is shorter. It
only takes commuters about 24 minutes. But, for others, it´s far longer than 40 minutes. Let´s look
at some of the worst cities for commuting time. Can you imagine spending two hours commuting to
work? That´s the average in Bangkok, the capital city of Thailand. The worst of it is at rush hour,
between 7.30 and 9.30 in the morning. In a city of eight million people, the traffic jams can be
terrible. Commuters in Bangkok say it´s the most difficult part of their day. Why are those people
wearing white gloves? Well, that´s because it´s their job to push people from the platform onto the
trains. Pushers wear white gloves to show respect for commuters, but also that they care for their
appearance. Tokyo´s train system carries 40 million passengers a day. If they didn´t have pushers at
rush hour, those doors would never close! In New Delhi, India, seven million cars come into the city
every day. It is very difficult to find a place to park. Often, people argue over spaces at car parks.
24% of people in New Delhi say they have argued over a parking space in the last year. And if you
find a space in one of Delhi´s large car parks, you might want to draw a map to your car. Some can
have up to 820 cars. They´re so big that many people have trouble finding their cars in these, as
Americans say, parking lots, at the end of the day.

Penny: Now let´s find out about commuters in London. Simon is out on the streets this evening.
Simon, our viewers want to know: how do people in this city commute and how long does it take?
And what´s the rush hour like?

1. How does Penny usually get to work?

 She runs.
 She bikes.
 She drives.

2. Which of these methods of transportation in New York does Penny NOT mention?

 Trucks
 Taxis
 Buses
3. How many commuter subway lines are there in Tokyo?

 17
 21
 13

4. How long does it take commuters to get to work in Barcelona?

 More than an hour

 About 43 minutes
 About 24 minutes

5. How many people live in Bangkok?

 12 million
 8 million
 9 million

6. What problem is mentioned in New Delhi?

 There are very long traffic jams.

 There are not many parking spaces.
 They have the longest commute in the world.
1ER VÍDEO – UNIDAD 06

Simon: Hola, y bienvenido a la curva de aprendizaje. Estoy aquí en el Reino Unido y hoy estoy
conmigo uno de mis coanfitrantes, Penny, de nuestro estudio en Nueva York. Hoy en día, nuestro
programa está en los desplazamientos. ¿Cómo llegas al trabajo? ¿Cómo es tu viaje diario? ¿Caminas,
pedaleas o conduces? Hoy, vemos cómo las personas viajan a todo el mundo. ¿Centavo? Penny nos
iba a dar alguna información sobre ...

Penny: ¡El tráfico! ¡Fue terrible! Lo siento estoy tarde Normalmente salgo a trabajar desde el
gimnasio, pero hoy tomé un taxi. Todavía es hora punta y como de costumbre, hubo un atasco de
tráfico! Esta ciudad siempre está llena de automóviles, taxis y camiones, ya sabes, ¡camiones! ¡Nos
estamos quedando sin espacio! Derecha. Desplazamientos Tal vez a algunas personas que no
conducen al trabajo no les importa! ¿Cómo se conmuta la gente en las grandes ciudades de
diferentes países?

Penny: En todo el mundo, muchas personas usan el transporte público para ir a trabajar. En Tokio,
por ejemplo, hay trece líneas de metro de cercanías. Estos trenes subterráneos llevan a las personas
de un lado a otro para trabajar muy rápidamente. ¡Shinjuku es la estación de metro más transitada
del mundo! Un nuevo estudio ha encontrado que en todo el mundo, el tiempo promedio de viaje al
trabajo es de 40 minutos. En Barcelona, España, esto es más corto. Sólo lleva a los viajeros unos 24
minutos. Pero, para otros, es mucho más de 40 minutos. Echemos un vistazo a algunas de las peores
ciudades para el tiempo de viaje. ¿Te imaginas pasar dos horas viajando al trabajo? Esa es la media
en Bangkok, la capital de Tailandia. Lo peor de todo es en hora punta, entre las 7.30 y las 9.30 de la
mañana. En una ciudad de ocho millones de habitantes, los embotellamientos pueden ser terribles.
Los viajeros en Bangkok dicen que es la parte más difícil de su día. ¿Por qué esas personas usan
guantes blancos? Bueno, es porque su trabajo es empujar a las personas de la plataforma a los
trenes. Los empujadores usan guantes blancos para mostrar respeto por los pasajeros, pero también
que se preocupan por su apariencia. El sistema de trenes de Tokio transporta 40 millones de
pasajeros al día. ¡Si no tuvieran empujadores en hora punta, esas puertas nunca se cerrarían! En
Nueva Delhi, India, siete millones de autos ingresan a la ciudad todos los días. Es muy difícil
encontrar un lugar para estacionar. A menudo, la gente discute sobre espacios en aparcamientos.
El 24% de las personas en Nueva Delhi dicen que han discutido sobre un estacionamiento en el
último año. Y si encuentra un espacio en uno de los grandes aparcamientos de Delhi, puede dibujar
un mapa de su coche. Algunos pueden tener hasta 820 coches. Son tan grandes que muchas
personas tienen problemas para encontrar sus autos en estos estacionamientos, como dicen los
estadounidenses, al final del día.

Penny: Ahora vamos a averiguar sobre los viajeros en Londres. Simon está en las calles esta noche.
Simon, nuestros televidentes quieren saber: ¿cómo viaja la gente en esta ciudad y cuánto tiempo se
tarda? ¿Y cómo es la hora punta?

1. ¿Cómo llega Penny al trabajo?

 Ella corre.
 Ella motos
 Ella conduce.
2. ¿Cuál de estos métodos de transporte en Nueva York NO menciona Penny?

 Camiones
 Taxis
 Autobuses

3. ¿Cuántas líneas de metro hay en Tokio?

 17
 21
 13

4. ¿Cuánto tardan los viajeros en llegar a trabajar en Barcelona?

 Más de una hora

 Unos 43 minutos
 Unos 24 minutos

5. ¿Cuántas personas viven en Bangkok?

 12 millones
 8 millones
 9 millones

6. ¿Qué problema se menciona en Nueva Delhi?

 Hay atascos de tráfico muy largos.

 No hay muchas plazas de aparcamiento.
 Tienen el viaje más largo del mundo.
2ND VIDEO – UNIT 06

Simon: Excuse me! Excuse me, hi. I'm Simon from Learning Curve.

Mike: Can I help you? Er, Mike. Is that a mic?

Simon: Thank you, Mike. Yes, it is. May I ask how you get to work every day?

Mike: I take the train.

Simon: Oh, so you aren´t on your way to work right now?

Mike: Yes, I am. Oh, right. Um, I ride my bike to the station, carry it onto the train, and tehn I cycle
to work when I get off the train.

Simon: Hor long does that take you?

Mike: Er, about fifteen minutes to the station, then I spend about half an hour on the train. And
after that, it´s about another ten minutes to the office, so er, about an hour altogether if I time it
correctly.

Simon: What time do you set off?

Mike: Usually about 4.00 p.m. I work from five to midnight at the gym.

Simon: Oh! Evenings! So, do you have any problems with your commute?

Mike: Yes, a lot. Er, rain. You know, cycling can get a bit dangerous when the roads or pavements
are wet, especially if a cyclist is going fast. So when it rains, I leave a bit earlier, about 3.30 p.m.,
because I need to go a little slower. The second thing is traffic lights.

Simon: Why are traffic lights a problem?

Mike: My biggest problem is pedestrians. Sometimes they stand behind street lights and then try to
cross the street! They don´t always look out for us. And the last thing, parked cars. If someone opens
a door, uh oh! Anyway, it isn´t raining today and the light has just changed to green, so, bye!

Simon: Oh, he´s off them. Penny´s now out on the street in New York City. Penny? What´s it like for
morning commuters there?

Penny: Well, it´s late morning here, but there is still a lot of traffic. I´m here in front of our building
in New York. Hi, waht´s your name?

Sandra: Oh, hello! I´m Sandra.

Penny: Hi, Sandra. Do you drive to work every day? How do you feel about your commute?

Sandra: Oh, I love my commute. It´s really the only chance I get to chat with my good friend, Bonnie.
We car pool every day.

Penny: Bonnie? Sorry, is she in the back?

Sandra: Oh, she´s not with me today. She´s at home.

Penny: Not many people enjoy commuting. You are one of the few.

Sandra: Well, you see, Bonnie and I have such great chats. If there´s a delay because of traffic, we
can talk longer. Today I´m just listening to my car radio. It´s so amazing. It continues playing even
after you turn off the car!

Penny: I think you´re the only person in the world who likes traffic! Or car radios.

Sandra: Well, I try to stay positive. Sometimes Bonnie and I sing in the car. It makes the drive seem
faster. I always give her a lift because she doesn´t drive. And we also share the cost of gas, so it
works out well.

Penny: Oh, you share petrol costs. Good idea! So, how far do you drive each day?

Sandra: Oh, about fifteen to twenty miles, I think. It isn´t really that far.

Penny: No, it isn´t. Do you ever have any problems getting to work? The biggest problem is always
parking! I can never find a parking spot near my job.

Penny: Oh, car parks and parking! It´s a problem everywhere!

Sandra: I usually leave my house about twenty minutes earlier so I´m not, oops, late! I´m late! Nice
chatting with you!

Penny: Uh oh, well, off you go them Sandra! Nice to chat with you! So, Simon, it seems that parking
is one of the most annoying things about commuting! Who is with you now, Simon?

Simon: Thanks, Penny. I think you´re right about parking. It´s a problem everywhere. I´m here in the
streets of London with Lorena. Lorena, are you a commuter?

Lorena: Well, I don´t work. I´m at university so I attend classes every day. But I suppose I am a
commuter, sort of.

Simon: How do you get to university?

Lorena: I go on foot. Every day!

Simon: How long does it take?

Lorena: Um, about 40 minutes each way.

Simon: Wow! That´s a lot of walking!

Lorena: True! I´ve already worn out two pairs of trainers this year.

Simon: That sounds expensive!

Lorena: Well, I don´t spend any money on the Underground, Tube, or anytihng, so I just spend it on
really good trainers. I also have this app on my mobile. See? It counts my steps. I try to fit between
fifteen and twenty thousand steps in every day. It´s really great exercise.

Simon: Wow, that´s a lot of steps! And a lot of miles. Can you show me that app? Sure. So, how
many steps is it from home to university, usually?
Penny: Well, Simon´s gone for a bit of a walk! And that´s all the time we have. So what´s your
commute like? Do you cycle or walk? Do you spend time on public transport, or do you drive? Let
us know! Thanks for watching. See you next time!

1. Mike leaves his bike at the station when he goes to work.

 True
 False
 Not said

2. Mike complains about people traveling on foot.

 True
 False
 Not said

3. Sandra loves her journey to work.

 True
 False
 Not said

4. Sandra and Bonnie share the driving on their daily commute.

 True
 False
 Not said

5. Lorena wears strong boots because she walks to college.

 True
 False
 Not said

6. Lorena often uses the Tube at weekends.

 True
 False
 Not said
2ER VÍDEO – UNIDAD 06

Simon: ¡Disculpe! Disculpa hola Soy Simon de Learning Curve.

Mike: te puedo ayudar? Er, Mike. ¿Es eso un micrófono?

Simon: Gracias, Mike. Sí lo es. ¿Puedo preguntar cómo llegas al trabajo todos los días?

Mike: tomo el tren

Simon: Oh, ¿entonces no estás en camino a trabajar ahora?

Mike: si lo estoy Correcto. Um, voy en mi bicicleta a la estación, la llevo al tren, y voy en bicicleta al
trabajo cuando salgo del tren.

Simon: ¿Cuánto tiempo te lleva eso?

Mike: Er, unos quince minutos hasta la estación, luego pasó aproximadamente media hora en el
tren. Y después de eso, son unos diez minutos más hasta la oficina, así que ... una hora en total si lo
programo correctamente.

Simon: ¿A qué hora sales?

Mike: por lo general alrededor de las 4:00 p.m. Trabajo de cinco a medianoche en el gimnasio.

Simon: ¡Oh! Tardes Entonces, ¿tienes algún problema con tu viaje?

Mike: si, mucho Er, lluvia. Ya sabes, el ciclismo puede ser un poco peligroso cuando los caminos o
las aceras están mojados, especialmente si un ciclista va rápido. Entonces, cuando llueve, me voy
un poco antes, alrededor de las 3.30 p.m., porque necesito ir un poco más lento. Lo segundo es el
semáforo.

Simon: ¿Por qué los semáforos son un problema?

Mike: Mi mayor problema son los peatones. A veces, se paran detrás de las luces de la calle y luego
intentan cruzar la calle. No siempre nos cuidan. Y lo último, coches aparcados. Si alguien abre una
puerta, uh oh! De todos modos, hoy no llueve y la luz acaba de cambiar a verde, así que, ¡adiós!

Simon: Oh, él está fuera de ellos. Penny está ahora en la calle en la ciudad de Nueva York. ¿Centavo?
¿Cómo es para los viajeros de la mañana?

Penny: Bueno, aquí es de madrugada, pero todavía hay mucho tráfico. Estoy aquí frente a nuestro
edificio en Nueva York. Hola cómo te llamas

Sandra: ¡Oh, hola! Soy Sandra

Penny: Hola, Sandra. ¿Conduces al trabajo todos los días? ¿Cómo te sientes acerca de tu viaje?

Sandra: Oh, me encanta mi viaje. Es realmente la única oportunidad que tengo de conversar con mi
buena amiga, Bonnie. Hacemos pool de autos todos los días.

Penny: ¿Bonnie? Lo siento, ¿está ella en la parte de atrás?

Sandra: Oh, ella no está conmigo hoy. Ella está en casa.

Penny: No mucha gente disfruta de los desplazamientos. Eres uno de los pocos.

Sandra: Bueno, verás, Bonnie y yo tenemos grandes charlas. Si hay un retraso debido al tráfico,
podemos hablar más tiempo. Hoy solo estoy escuchando la radio de mi coche. Es tan increíble.
¡Sigue jugando incluso después de que apagas el auto!

Penny: ¡Creo que eres la única persona en el mundo que le gusta el tráfico! O radios de coche.

Sandra: Bueno, trato de mantenerme positiva. A veces Bonnie y yo cantamos en el coche. Hace que
el disco parezca más rápido. Siempre la llevo porque ella no maneja. Y también compartimos el
costo del gas, por lo que funciona bien.

Penny: Oh, compartes los costos de la gasolina. ¡Buena idea! Entonces, ¿qué tan lejos conduces
cada día?

Sandra: Oh, unas quince o veinte millas, creo. No es realmente tan lejos.

Penny: No, no lo es. ¿Alguna vez tienes problemas para llegar al trabajo? El mayor problema es
siempre estacionar! Nunca puedo encontrar un lugar de estacionamiento cerca de mi trabajo.

Penny: ¡Oh, aparcamientos y aparcamientos! ¡Es un problema en todas partes!

Sandra: Por lo general, salgo de mi casa unos veinte minutos antes, así que no llego tarde. ¡Voy
tarde! ¡Me gusto chatear contigo!

Penny: Uh oh, bueno, ya te vamos, Sandra! Agradable chatear contigo! Entonces, Simon, ¡parece
que el estacionamiento es una de las cosas más molestas de los viajes diarios! ¿Quién está contigo
ahora, Simon?

Simon: gracias penny Creo que tienes razón sobre el estacionamiento. Es un problema en todas
partes. Estoy aquí en las calles de Londres con Lorena. Lorena, ¿eres un conmutador?

Lorena: bueno, yo no trabajo. Estoy en la universidad así que asisto a clases todos los días. Pero
supongo que soy un viajero, algo así.

Simon: ¿Cómo llegas a la universidad?

Lorena: voy a pie. ¡Todos los días!

Simon: ¿Cuánto tiempo se tarda?

Lorena: Um, unos 40 minutos por trayecto.

Simon: wow ¡Eso es mucho caminar!

Lorena: ¡Cierto! Ya he desgastado dos pares de entrenadores este año.

Simon: ¡Eso suena caro!

Lorena: Bueno, no gasto dinero en el metro, en el metro o en cualquier cosa, así que solo lo gasto
en buenos entrenadores. También tengo esta aplicación en mi móvil. ¿Ver? Cuenta mis pasos.
Intento encajar entre quince y veinte mil pasos cada día. Es realmente un gran ejercicio.
Simon: Wow, son muchos pasos! Y muchas millas. ¿Me puedes mostrar esa aplicación? Por
supuesto. Entonces, ¿cuántos pasos es de casa a la universidad, por lo general?

Penny: Bueno, Simon se fue a caminar un poco! Y eso es todo el tiempo que tenemos. Entonces,
¿cómo es tu viaje? ¿Ciclo o camina? ¿Pasas tiempo en el transporte público, o conduces? ¡Haznos
saber! Gracias por ver. ¡Nos vemos la próxima vez!

1. Mike deja su bicicleta en la estación cuando va a trabajar.

 Cierto
 Falso
 No dicho

2. Mike se queja de personas que viajan a pie.

 Cierto
 Falso
 No dicho

3. Sandra ama su viaje al trabajo.

 Cierto
 Falso
 No dicho

4. Sandra y Bonnie comparten la conducción en su viaje diario.

 Cierto
 Falso
 No dicho

5. Lorena usa botas fuertes porque camina a la universidad.

 Cierto
 Falso
 No dicho

6. Lorena usa el tubo a menudo los fines de semana.

 Cierto
 Falso
 No dicho
1. Tick all the things you saw in Part 1.

 an airport
 a bridge
 a ferry boat
 a helicopter
 a train ticket
 a car park
 a map of the subway
 a horse
 a gas station
 a tram

2. Tick all the things you saw in Part 2.

 a bridge
 a university
 a motorcycle
 a parking lot
 a silver car
 a helmet
 a telephone box
 a railway station
 some trees
 a park
1. Marque todas las cosas que vio en la Parte 1.

 un aeropuerto
 un puente
 un ferry
 un helicóptero
 un boleto de tren
 un aparcamiento
 un mapa del metro
 un caballo
 una gasolinera
 un tranvía

2. Marque todas las cosas que vio en la Parte 2.

 un puente
 una universidad
 Una Moto
 un estacionamiento
 un carro plateado
 un casco
 una cabina telefónica
 una estación de tren
 algunos árboles
 un parque
1. Pepper
2. Peach
3. Salmon
4. Lamb
5. Cereal
6. Cucumber
7. Eggplant
8. Turkey
9. Strawberry
10. Pineapple
11. Lettuce
12. Shrimp
13. Cabagge
14. Coconut
15. Flour
16. Beef
8B – Reading: but/although/however

MASAKO: I love green tea ice cream, but/although it's hard to find it here in France, where I live. It
only appeared in Japan in the 1990s. Although/However, now you can get it in almost the whole
country, the only problem is to get it here in Europe!

DENNIS: Although I don’t often eat ice cream, I do like plain, simple vanilla. We didn’t have a lot
sweet things when I was growing up. However, there was an ice cream van that used to come around
our neighborhood and they sold homemade vanilla ice cream. The taste now always reminds me of
my childhood.

DINO: It has to be stracciatella: vanilla with pieces of chocolate. Although people all over the world
know stracciatella is an ice cream, it also means a type of soup. It comes from an Italian word which
means to "tear apart" because you make it with broken pieces of chocolate. I’ve tried it all over the
world, but the best is the one you get back home in Naples!

NEIL: Here in the States, butter pecan is a very popular type of ice cream. Pecans are a common
ingredient over here, but/although you don’t often find them in recipes in other countries. I can eat
butter pecan all day. However, I can’t share it with my wife. She’s allergic to nuts.

BEA: As soon as I arrive back in Peru, I always want lúcuma ice cream. Lúcuma is a green fruit and
you can find it in lots of countries in South America. Although/However, I think only Peru makes ice
cream with it. The funny thing is that I love the ice cream but I don’t actually like the fruit on its own!

HASAN: Although they usually make ice cream in Western countries with cow’s milk, in Indonesia
we have a version which we make with coconut milk. Yes, coconut! You can add anything to it: fruit,
chocolate, jam. Although/However, the best way for me is on its own. Yum!
What did the referee do? I had a big argument with the umpire.

Is Fatima going to the Olympic Games? Yes, she’s a very successful athlete.

What happened in the tennis match? A journalist discovered that the team
had cheated.
How many teams are in the state hockey
tournament? She forgot to warm up.

How big is the crowd? No, we lost.

Did you tie? She showed me the red card.

Did they beat you? Yes, they won.

Did Louise finish the five-kilometer race? She gave up after twenty minutes!

What’s that around your neck? About twelve are taking part.

How did Ruth get injured in the race? There are only a few spectators.

Why did they give the trophy back? A medal I got for winning a race.

¿Qué hizo el árbitro? Tuve una gran discusión con el árbitro.

¿Fátima va a los Juegos Olímpicos? Sí, es una atleta muy exitosa.

¿Qué pasó en el partido de tenis? Un periodista descubrió que el equipo había

hecho trampa.
¿Cuántos equipos hay en el torneo
estatal de hockey? Ella se olvidó de calentar.

¿Qué tan grande es la multitud? No, perdimos.

¿Te ataste? Me mostró la tarjeta roja.

¿Te vencieron? Sí, ganaron.

¿Terminó Louise la carrera de cinco ¡Se dio por vencida después de veinte
kilómetros? minutos!

¿Qué es eso alrededor de tu cuello? Alrededor de doce están participando.

¿Cómo se lesionó Ruth en la Sólo hay unos pocos espectadores.

carrera? Una medalla que obtuve por ganar una
¿Por qué devolvieron el trofeo? carrera.
1

A (she-1): I told you that there was a problem with that GPS app.

B (he): I don’t understand it. I mean I never used to have any problems with my phone.

A (she-1): Well something’s wrong now. And we can’t use my phone because I can’t get any
reception.

B (he): It’s so frustrating.

A (she-1): Look, let’s buy a map. We used to use these red ones all the time.

B (he): All right. Let’s get one.

C (she-2): Thank you, madam. Which is your car?

A (she-1): It’s the blue one. Pump 7. And this map as well, please.

C (she-2): Thank you. That’s thirty two euros, twenty-nine.

A (he): I kind of want to look at that stand over there.

B (she): OK. What’s that you’ve got?

A (he): It’s amazing! This is a comic book I used to read when I was a kid. I used to love it. I haven’t
seen one of these for years.

B (she): It’s not in very good condition, is it?

A (he): That’s because it’s kind of thirty years old.

B: If you like it, you should buy it because you’ll probably never see it again. These stands are only
here once a month, you know.

A (he): I don’t know. It’s a little bit too much.

B (she): Come on. You know you want it.

A (he): OK, then. This please.

A (she): Which gate are we?

B (he): M12.

A (she): What time is it leaving?

B (he): 11:45

A (she): So, we’ve still got ages before it goes. I’m so tired of waiting.

B (he): Let’s look at the souvenirs. We can, like, buy something to take home.
A (she): OK. Hey, remember Grandma always used to buy a necklace when she went on vacation?

B (he): Oh, yeah! Her apartment used to be full of them! All with names like "Milan" and "Berlin."

A (she): So, what should we buy?

B (he): Let’s get one of these pens. They’re pretty cheap.

A (she): Sounds good to me.

A (she): Come on. Come on.

B (he): What are you doing, Annie?

A (she): I’m trying to buy tickets for the concert. They said they went on sale at 10 a.m. on Tuesday
the 11th. That’s today, but the site keeps crashing. Something’s kind of wrong. This didn’t use to
happen.

B (he): They sell tickets on other websites.

A (she): But this is the official website, Nick. The tickets will be much more expensive on other
sites. I was looking forward to this concert but we can’t go if I can’t get tickets. It’s hopeless. I’m so
angry!

B (he): Well, I’m not too worried. There’ll, er, be another opportunity to see them.

A (she): You’re only saying that because you’re not really a fan. I love this group. Oh!

1. The woman in conversation 1 feels annoyed, relaxed or confused.

2. In conversation 1, the speakers buy a magazine, a book or a map.
3. The man in conversation 2 is shocked, upset, or excited.
4. He doesn’t want to buy the comic book because it´s expensive, it´s in bad condition or he´s
read it before.
5. The girl in conversation 3 feels anxious, cheerful or bored.
6. The teenagers’ grandmother used to buy souvenir jewelry, pens or spoons.
7. In conversation 4, the concert tickets went on sale at 10 am, 9 am or 11 am.
8. When they can’t buy concert tickets, Nick is sorry, not worried or angry.
1

A (she-1): Te dije que había un problema con esa aplicación de GPS.

B (el): No lo entiendo. Quiero decir que nunca solía tener ningún problema con mi teléfono.

A (she-1): Bueno, algo está mal ahora. Y no podemos usar mi teléfono porque no puedo recibir
ninguna recepción.

B (él): Es muy frustrante.

A (she-1): Mira, vamos a comprar un mapa. Solíamos usar estos rojos todo el tiempo.

B (él): Está bien. Vamos a conseguir uno.

C (ella-2): Gracias, señora. Cuál es tu carro

A (she-1): Es la azul. Bomba 7. Y este mapa también, por favor.

C (ella-2): Gracias. Eso es treinta y dos euros, veintinueve.

A (él): Quiero ver esa posición allí.

B (ella): OK. ¿Qué es lo que tienes?

A (él): ¡Es increíble! Este es un cómic que solía leer cuando era niño. Yo solía amarlo. No he visto
uno de estos por años.

B (ella): No está en muy buenas condiciones, ¿verdad?

A (él): Eso es porque tiene como treinta años.

B: Si te gusta, deberías comprarlo porque probablemente nunca lo volverás a ver. Estos puestos
están aquí sólo una vez al mes, ya sabes.

A (él): No lo sé. Es un poco demasiado

B (ella): Vamos. Sabes que lo quieres.

A (él): OK, entonces. Esto por favor.

A (ella): ¿Qué puerta somos?

B (él): M12.

A (ella): ¿A qué hora se va?

B (el): 11:45

A (ella): Por lo tanto, todavía tenemos edades antes de que se vaya. Estoy tan cansada de esperar.

B (él): Echemos un vistazo a los recuerdos. Podemos, como, comprar algo para llevar a casa.
A (ella): OK. Oye, ¿recuerdas que la abuela siempre solía comprar un collar cuando se iba de
vacaciones?

B (él): ¡Oh, sí! ¡Su apartamento solía estar lleno de ellos! Todos con nombres como "Milan" y
"Berlin".

A (ella): Entonces, ¿qué debemos comprar?

B (él): Consigamos uno de estos bolígrafos. Son bastante baratos.

A (ella): Me suena bien.

A (ella): vamos. Venga.

B (él): ¿Qué estás haciendo, Annie?

A (ella): Estoy tratando de comprar entradas para el concierto. Dijeron que salieron a la venta a las
10 de la mañana del martes 11. Eso es hoy, pero el sitio sigue fallando. Algo está mal. Esto no solía
suceder.

B (él): venden entradas en otros sitios web.

A (ella): Pero este es el sitio web oficial, Nick. Las entradas serán mucho más caras en otros sitios.
Tenía muchas ganas de asistir a este concierto, pero no podemos ir si no puedo conseguir
entradas. Es inútil. ¡Estoy muy enojado!

B (él): Bueno, no estoy muy preocupado. Habrá, er, otra oportunidad para verlos.

A (ella): Solo lo dices porque no eres realmente un fan. Me encanta este grupo Oh!

1. La mujer en conversación 1 se siente molesta, relajada o confundida.

2. En la conversación 1, los oradores compran una revista, un libro o un mapa.

3. El hombre en la conversación 2 está conmocionado, molesto o excitado.

4. No quiere comprar el cómic porque es caro, está en malas condiciones o lo ha leído antes.

5. La niña en conversación 3 se siente ansiosa, alegre o aburrida.

6. La abuela de los adolescentes solía comprar joyas de recuerdo, bolígrafos o cucharas.

7. En la conversación 4, las entradas para los conciertos se pusieron a la venta a las 10 am, las 9 am
o las 11 am.

8. Cuando no pueden comprar entradas para conciertos, Nick lo siente, no está preocupado ni
enojado.
1. Housework. Right. One thing I hate is taking out the trash. Just when it’s time to relax and watch
TV, I have to take the trash out, every night of my life. On the other hand, there are some things
that I don’t mind doing. I don’t mind doing the dishes after dinner, for example. I could afford to
buy a dishwasher if I wanted but the problem is that I live alone and I just don’t see the point of
buying another appliance. My apartment is also actually pretty small so I don’t really have space for
one. I think if I had a family, I would get one though because otherwise I would spend my whole life
washing plates. They also use much less water than washing the dishes by hand, or at least, the
modern ones do.

2. I hate mopping the floor and things like that. I mean, life’s too short for housework. Personally,
though, I don’t mind doing the ironing. In fact, I actually really enjoy it. My friends all laugh at me
because I’m a fashion victim and I do like to look good. There’s no point buying new clothes and
then not looking as stylish as possible. If I’ve arranged to go out for the evening, I’ll spend an hour
or more getting ready and a lot of that time is spent standing over the ironing board!

3. To be honest, I don’t even see it as housework. I enjoy taking care of them. One day I hope to
have a house with a yard but for now, I live here in the city and my houseplants are the closest thing
to a yard that I have. You have to water them or they’re going to die. Nobody else in my family
would do it. I don’t think my children even notice them, and my husband has never done it. Not
once. It doesn’t matter. I need to have flowers around me and that’s why I have so many in our
home. The one thing I don’t like is … well, I hate loading the dishwasher. It’s because I’m the only
person who does it. In fact, I do almost all the housework. I think it’s time we made a change, you
know.

1. Speaker 1 hates taking out the trash.

2. Speaker 1 doesn’t mind washing the dishes by hand, or at least, the modern ones does.

3. Speaker 2 hates mopping the floor.

4. Speaker 2 doesn’t mind doing the ironing.

5. Speaker 3 doesn’t mind taking care of them.

6. Speaker 3 hates loading the dishwasher.

1. Speaker 1 doesn’t have enough money to buy a dishwasher. (True/False/Not enough

information)
2. Speaker 1 says dishwashers are bad for the environment. (True/False/Not enough
information)
3. Speaker 1 lives downtown. (True/False/Not enough information)
4. Speaker 2 lives alone. (True/False/Not enough information)
5. Speaker 2 is very fashionable. (True/False/Not enough information)
6. Speaker 2 never goes out in the evening. (True/False/Not enough information)
7. Speaker 3 lives in her dream home. (True/False/Not enough information)
8. Speaker 3’s children are all boys. (True/False/Not enough information)
1. Tareas domésticas. Derecha. Una cosa que odio es sacar la basura. Justo cuando es hora de
relajarse y ver la televisión, tengo que sacar la basura, todas las noches de mi vida. Por otro lado,
hay algunas cosas que no me importa hacer. No me importa lavar los platos después de la cena,
por ejemplo. Podría comprar un lavavajillas si quisiera, pero el problema es que vivo solo y no veo
el punto de comprar otro electrodoméstico. Mi apartamento también es bastante pequeño, así
que realmente no tengo espacio para uno. Creo que si tuviera una familia, obtendría una, porque
de lo contrario me pasaría toda la vida lavando platos. También usan mucho menos agua que
lavando los platos a mano, o al menos, los modernos.

2. Odio limpiar el piso y cosas así. Quiero decir, la vida es demasiado corta para las tareas
domésticas. Personalmente, sin embargo, no me importa hacer el planchado. De hecho,
realmente lo disfruto. Todos mis amigos se ríen de mí porque soy una víctima de la moda y me
gusta lucir bien. No tiene sentido comprar ropa nueva y luego no lucir lo más elegante posible. ¡Si
he hecho arreglos para salir por la noche, me pasaré una hora o más preparándome y pasé gran
parte de ese tiempo parado sobre la tabla de planchar!

3. Para ser honesto, ni siquiera lo veo como un trabajo doméstico. Disfruto cuidando de ellos.
Algún día espero tener una casa con un patio, pero por ahora, vivo aquí en la ciudad y mis plantas
son lo más parecido a un patio que tengo. Tienes que regarlas o van a morir. Nadie más en mi
familia lo haría. No creo que mis hijos ni siquiera los noten, y mi esposo nunca lo ha hecho. Ni una
sola vez. No importa. Necesito tener flores a mi alrededor y por eso tengo tantas en mi hogar. Lo
único que no me gusta es ... bueno, odio cargar el lavaplatos. Es porque soy la única persona que
lo hace. De hecho, hago casi todo el trabajo de la casa. Creo que es hora de que hagamos un
cambio, ya sabes.

1. El orador 1 odia sacar la basura.

2. Al orador 1 no le importa lavar los platos después de la cena.

3. El orador 2 odia.

4. Altavoz 2 no le importa.

5. Al orador 3 no le importa.

6. El orador 3 odia.

1. El orador 1 no tiene suficiente dinero para comprar un lavaplatos. (Verdad / Falso)

2. El orador 1 dice que los lavaplatos son malos para el medio ambiente. (Verdad / Falso)

3. El orador 1 vive en el centro. (Falso / No hay suficiente información)

4. El orador 2 vive solo. (Verdad / Falso / No hay suficiente información)

5. El altavoz 2 está muy de moda. (Verdad / Falso / No hay suficiente información)

6. El orador 2 nunca sale por la noche. (Verdad / Falso / No hay suficiente información)

7. Speaker 3 vive en la casa de sus sueños. (Falso / No hay suficiente información)

8. Los niños de Speaker 3 son todos varones. (Verdad / Falso / No hay suficiente información)
 1. Employer 10. Stepsister
2. Employee 11. Enemy
3. Roommate 12. Cousin
4. Relative 13. Neighbor
5. Single 14. Bride
6. Girlfriend 15. Boss
7. Classmate 16. Groom
8. Colleague 17. Parent
9. Stranger 18. Twin

Do Chris have to study foreign languages in college?

All passengers have to buy a ticket before they get on the train.
We have to leaving now or we’ll miss our flight.

You can't use your smartphones in the exam. It’s forbidden.

I have to remember to go to the supermarket after work.

This sandwich is €5. How much dollars is that?

* The chili is too much spicy. I can’t eat it!

There isn’t much accommodation for tourists downtown.

You have to keep this door closed at all times.

My English isn’t enough good to understand this movie.

Is the room enough warm for you?

There’s too many information on this website. I don’t understand it!

Do we have enough milk?

Guests can't have to use the swimming pool after 8 p.m.

The bus is too crowded. Let’s wait for the next one.

* I used to see a dolphin once. It was only for about a minute, but it was amazing.

* I didn’t used to like coffee.

A new post appears on the blog every Monday.

Most avocados are grow in Mexico.

* People use to believe that the world was flat.

The tornado destroyed four houses and a farm.

What TV shows did you use to watch when you were a child?

* My parents used to get married on May 15.

Gemma was chose to be the captain of our basketball team.

Where do these smartphones made?

This movie was directed for Ron Howard.

* William Shakespeare used to die in 1616.

We’re never given any information about our vacations!

I used to go to Cumberland High School.

German speak in Germany, Switzerland, and Austria.

I thought that guy was an old friend of mine, but actually I'd never met him!

* I told that I couldn’t help you!

All the plants in the backyard died because it hadn’t rained for weeks.

* Dave said he will visit us, but, of course, he didn’t.

* When we got to the theater, they told us the play has already started.

Had you answered all the questions before the exam finished?

Roberta told me she was going to buy me a present.

I bought Steve a book for his birthday, but he'd read it before.

* Joe and Ruth said me that they weren’t coming to class today.

I got up and then I had gotten dressed.

* When I got home, everybody else already ate dinner.

* A man at the airport told us that he is flying to New Zealand.

Jim looked like he had had a hard day.

I thought you said that you loved computer games.

Wendy said I looked great!

--What time is Liam going to the work today?

--They’re not enjoying to spend time in the countryside.

--You need improving your computer skills.

--Do you want to come to our house on Sunday?

We all meet in the café next to the school about once a week.

There’s only one photo of me on internet.

-We’ve decided raising money for charity.

-I can’t imagine to live in Antarctica.

Many people today have an unhealthy diet.

I’ve finally managed to find that dress!

After I took a pill, I started to feel better.

-Valerie is doctor.

-Nick misses bike riding with his friends.

Tomorrow, we’re going to swim in the Indian Ocean for the very first time.

I ride a motorcycle. It’s the green one over there.

 for example, lifesaving and firefighting

like one played with two teams of three on bikes

such as baseball in the 1984 L.A. Games

for instance the next ones, in Atlanta in 1996

for instance, the traditional sport on horses

like so many demonstration sports

such as the eventual winners of the gold medal, Argentina

for instance, spending the longest time in the air

In the early days of the Olympic Games, host cities used to include demonstration sports from
theircountry. The idea was to tell people about these unusual events. Some demonstration sports,
like so many demonstration sports, became part of the proper OlympicGames. Other sports had
one-off appearances … for obvious reasons!

The first modern games in Paris included a range of activities that many people wouldn’t really
considersports, for example, lifesaving and firefighting. Strangest of all wasballooning. Participants
would travel in hot air balloons and compete in various activities, for instance, spending the longest
time in the air. In its sole appearance at thegames, the sport failed to attract many international
entrants. All the winners were French.

There are lots of types of polo, such as baseball in the 1984 L.A. Games. No animals were needed
in 1908, when the unusual sport of cycle polo appeared at the London Games. Players rode bikes
while hitting a ball with a stick. It never returned, but there are newer versions of the sport around
today, like one played with two teams of three on bikes.

One of the very last demonstration sports was roller hockey, which featured in the Barcelona
Olympics of 1992. This is a form of hockey that people play on roller skates. It was popular in Spain
and othercountries too, such as the eventual winners of the gold medal, Argentina. There were
hopesthat it would appear in later Olympic Games, the traditional sport on horses, but roller hockey
failed to capturethe world’s attention. So, for instance the next ones, in Atlanta in 1996, it
neverappeared again.
The lasagne doesn’t contain meat. It’s a vegetarian one.

--This yogurt is too sweet. Add some sugar!

*I bought some delicious green strawberries at the market.

*The food in this restaurant is disgusting – you’ll love it!

*Children don’t like coffee because it tastes too creamy for them.

Lettuce is usually the main ingredient in every salad.

Because a turkey is a big bird, we usually only eat it when we have a big family dinner.

I don’t eat lamb because I don’t like red meat.

Oh, no! You cooked the rice too long. It’s burned!

Would you like some apple pie for dessert?

We cooked that beef so it’s raw.

*I can’t eat things that include flour, like bread and lettuce.

I love eating carrots as a snack. They’re so crunchy!

--I know the salad is a healthy option, but it’s not very taste.

*When you go to the store, get some fruit like eggplant, peaches, or pineapple.
They said the tickets were $50, but they actually charged me $55!

Ivan loves his job, but he doesn’t earn a lot of money.

I owe you $10!

--Can I pay in credit card?

*Roger never paid forward the $100 that he borrowed from me.

I love this top, but I can’t really afford it.

I didn't try these jeans on in the store. They don't fit me!

--The bank has agreed to borrow me $1,000.

I asked for a new laptop from a website yesterday, and it arrived this morning.

--Here’s your shopping. Your ticket is in the bag. Thank you. Next customer, please.

We usually get earned on the last Friday of the month.

You can pay for your shopping at this cash register.

*My new smartphone was half price! It was a complete refund!

--These earrings worth about $700.

I don’t have a lot of money, so I just go window buying downtown.

Elephants are extremely intelligent because they have very large brains.

*It’s a good idea to warm up after you play sports.

A rugby match is usually 80 minutes, with two 40-minute halves.

You look better without a beard. It’s the first time I’ve seen your forehead.

I can’t walk because I’ve hurt my elbow.

*At the end of the game, one crowd ran onto the court.

My dream is to win a gold medal at the Olympic Games.

I have a white line around my ankle because I wore my watch when I was sunbathing.

I cut my thumb and now I can’t hold a pen. It hurts to write!

She was a great tennis player but she never won any trophies or medals.

*I have very big shoes because my fingers are very long.

*In the middle of the soccer game, the players argued with the umpire.

*My three-year-old daughter got tired on the walk, so I carried her on my chest for two kilometers!

Camilla gets embarrassed easily. Her cheeks turn red when she has to talk in front of a group.

*I love watching horse runs. They’re so exciting!

*Billy, please put your toys out. They’re everywhere!

I love the wooden chairs that you have in the backyard.

Tammy is very stylish. She always wears cool clothes.

Can you hang out the clothes please? They're very dry.

If you feel cold, put an extra blanket on the bed.

*I bought some new pillows for the sofa.

I’ll just sweep the kitchen floor because it’s a little wet.

We’re going to a wedding, so you should wear some casual clothes.

My mom made this sweater. It’s real wool.

*Put the dirty knives and forks in the washing machine when you finish lunch.

I’m just taking out the trash.

*Should we get a little carpet to put under your desk?

Can you set the table before we eat, please?

These boots are silk, so they’re very strong.

I think this shirt is too small for me. It’s a little loose around the neck.
From: lucy.baxter@e-mail.com

To: james.perkins@perkinsbuses.com

Subject: bus rental 1 May

Hi James,

I’m writing to say how angry I am about the bus I rented from your company. On 1 May, I asked for
a bus for twelve people to take us to the National Park.

First of all, the bus was an hour late and when I called your office, no one picked up the phone! And
another thing, the bus was old and dirty. Look at the photo below.

Next, the driver told us there was only room for eight people on the bus, so four people weren’t
able to go.

That’s why I want you to give all the money back to the four people who missed the trip and 50%
back to me for the poor service.

Goodbye,

Lucy

From: lucy.baxter@e-mail.com

To: james.perkins@perkinsbuses.com

Subject: bus rental 1 May

Dear Mr Perkins,

I am writing to complain about the bus I rented from your company. On 1 May, I ordered a bus for
twelve people to take us to the National Park.

First of all, the bus was an hour late and when I contacted your office, no one answered the call.
Apart from the late arrival, the bus was also dirty. I have attached a photo so you can see what I
mean.

Finally, I was told there was only space for eight people on the bus, so four people were not able to
go.

Because of these problems, I would like a full refund for the four people who missed the trip and a
50% refund to me for the poor service.

Regards,

Lucy Baxter
1 Diana is a great cook and that’s why she works as a cook (chef) in a restaurant.

2 She plays the piano well and she sings well (perfectly/ correctly), too.

3 They went by plane between London and Paris and then they went
(splited/moved) to Brussels in the car.

4 We visited a very old city where we saw some old (remote/ancient) ruins.

5 She bought a strange mask and this strange (mysterious/ rare) scarf in the market.

6 He ran quickly and he swam quickly (fastly/), too.

7 I think these sneakers are my favorite pair of sneakers (slippers/ sportys).

8 If I clean the windows, will you clean (polish/) the floor?

1 Diana es una gran cocinera y por eso trabaja como cocinera (chef) en un restaurante.

2 Ella toca bien el piano y también canta bien (perfectly).

3 Fueron en avión entre Londres y París y luego fueron (splited) a Bruselas en el auto.

4 Visitamos una ciudad muy antigua donde vimos algunas ruinas antiguas (remote).

5 Ella compró una extraña máscara y esta extraña bufanda en el mercado.

6 Corrió rápido y nadó rápido también.

7 Creo que estas zapatillas son mi par de zapatillas favoritas.

8 Si limpio las ventanas, ¿limpiará el piso?

It’s not easy to buy strawberries at this time of year.

A surgeon is a doctor who performs operations.

I only understood the problem after (to) speak to Louise.

She’s the girl that (who) gets the same bus to school as me.

Learning a foreign language takes time.

We’re looking forward to meet (meeting) your new boyfriend.

**What’s the name of the youth hostel which we’re staying tonight?

**This is the place where we’re looking for.

It’s so nice to see you again!

We’re going to speak to the neighbors complaining (to complain) about the noise.

It’s impossible sleeping (to sleep) in this hot weather!

A dingo is an animal which is a type of dog.

I made something what you like for dinner.

They’re interested in exploring new places.

This robot is a simple machine who (that) cleans the floors.

**I’m going to travel around the world, but I’m going to use my blog to remain in touch with
everyone.

**My dad died, so I just live with my mom. Now that she’s an only parent, I help a lot with the
housework.

I don’t get along well with my brother. We’re not really friendly with each other.

Max and Natalia have gone out together for a year now. I think they’ll get married one day.

In the movie, the aliens are the enemies of the humans and that’s why they are fighting each other.

You’ll like Zara when you meet her. You have a lot of common.

Matt is actually my stepbrother. His mom married my dad after my parents got divorced.

I always had lots of friends because I’m a single child. I don’t have any brothers or sisters.

**My mom is nervous about my brother’s wedding. It’s not easy to be the mother of the bride.

Do you know Hannah? No? Come on, I’ll introduce you!

I fell in love with Andy when we were both in college.

**Joanna’s broken down with her boyfriend. They had a huge argument and they decided to end
the relationship.

**I work for Lara, so she’s my employee.

My wife’s dad is a really nice guy. He’s the perfect father-in-law.

**Keeley is on the same French course as you, so she’ll be one of your roommates next year.
  roughly 2½ cups a day  at around 8 a.m.
 about four in ten people  at least 7 p.m.
 over 99% of countries  almost every employee
 almost 1 in 10  around 10–14 days

Working life around the world

Growing up in London, I always thought that the working day was 9–5, Monday to Friday, with about
four weeks off for vacation every year. However, around the world, the reality is very different!

Brunei

It’s a fact that over 99% of countries have a weekend of two consecutive days (e.g. Saturday
toSunday), but one of them does things differently. In Brunei, the weekend takes place on Friday
andSunday, but people return to work in the middle on Saturday. Elsewhere, almost 1 in 10 (8.6%)
of nation states have their weekend on Friday and Saturday, including Brunei’s neighbors, Malaysia.

Finland

The winter nights are dark in northern Europe, so the Finns start work early to take advantage of
thesunlight, at around 8 a.m. every day. This might explain why they are the world’sbiggest coffee
drinkers, with people drinking ten kilos per person per year, roughly 2½ cups a day!

Spain

In Spain, most stores stay open in the evening until at least 7 p.m., with many stillwelcoming
customers two hours later. Offices have a similar schedule, so as a result, almost every employee is
still at work late into the night. Forget stereotypes about the siesta –people there work hard!

U.S.

People also spend a lot of time at their desks in the U.S. Most people only receive around 10–14
days of paid vacation each year; that’s less than half of the amount enjoyed by many Europeans.
Astonishingly, about four in ten people don’t even take all of that time off – that’s less than 50% of
people, but it’s still a lot of lost vacation!