CURS ENGLEZA, JURNALISM, ANUL 2, 12 MAR 2009 I. GRAMMAR REVISION REPORTED SPEECH, CONDITIONALS, WISHES, PASSIVES, MODALS 1.

1. Choose the correct word or phrase in each sentence. a) Jim asked/told the teacher if the book was his. b) I have had/had two teeth taken out last week. c) I cant do these sums. I wish I have/had a calculator with me. d) Ann refused/said she didnt want me to borrow her bike. e) Helen cant have stolen/must have stolen the money from the office. She didnt come into the office on the day it was stolen. f) If I have/had more money, Id pay for you too. g) Its getting very late, so I think youd better/you could leave. h) Tracey phoned earlier and said that she had been/would be late. i) The next two lessons were been/have been cancelled. j) If wed remembered/ we remembered to bring the map, we wouldnt gave got lost. 2. Look carefully at each line. Some lines are correct but some have a word which should not be there. Tick (v) each correct line. If a line has a word which should not be there, write the word in each space. Do-It-Yourself Last week my brother and I decided to paint our bedrooms if while our parents were out for the day. Our parents usually they have the painting done by a local firm, but we thought we could to save some money if we did paint it ourselves. We had watched the painters the last time the house had to been painted, so we thought we would be able to do the job. First all the surfaces must have to be washed, my brother said. That cant have be very difficult, I replied. Wed better if put some newspapers on the carpet. If we can make a mess, well get into trouble. After that have been have done, we looked for some paint in the garden shed. We could use this red paint, I was suggested. My brother said that he preferred green paint. Just as if we were going to start, our parents arrived home. You should have been asked us first, my mother said us. You can paint the rest of the house too!

1. v 2. if 3 4 5.. 6 7 8 9.. 10.. 11.. 12 13.. 14.. 15.. 16.. 17.. 18..

3. Decide which answer (A, B, C or D) best fits the space. Making arrangements with Paul A few days ago Paul phoned me and (1) C whether I (2).looking after his dog when he (3).away. I (4)that I didnt really like dogs, but he said that he (5)..all his other friends, and that I (6)..his only hope. He invited me round to his house (7)to meet the dog, and he told me that he (8) .dinner for me. An hour later he phoned again and said that he (9).after all, so I (10)meeting the following day for lunch. The next morning he cancelled this appointment and, after he (11), said that he (12)the dog to my house at 6.00. I dont know exactly (13).., he said, Could you tell me how (14).there? I quickly said I (15).out and put the phone down. Luckily I havent heard from him since. 1) A told 2) A woud mind 3) A has gone 4) A told him 5) A asks 6) A am 7) A this evening 8) A is cooking 9) A had to go out 10) A had suggested 11) A has done 12) A would bring 13) A where is it 14) A do I get 15) A went B said me B want B went B said hime B would ask B will be B that evening B will cook B went out B would suggest B told me sorry B had brought B if it is B I get B go C asked me C like C would go C asked him C will ask C had been C the evening C would cook C goes out C suggested C asked C brought C where it is C I will get C will go D spoke D will help D will go D replied him D had already asked D was D in evening D had cooked D has to go out D suggest D had apologized D brings D how was it D Im getting D was going

4. Complete each sentence with one of the words or phrases from the box. could had to a) b) c) d) e) f) g) h) dont have to have to might have must should

We dont have to wear a uniform at my school. You ..play with matches! Its very dangerous! Im not sure, but I think Ileft my wallet in the bank. Im getting up early, because Igo running before school. Sorry I cant stay any longer, but I really.go home. If you want to, wego swimming this afternoon. Sorry Im late, but Itake my dog to the vets. I think you ..go to bed earlier, and stop drinking coffee.

5. Complete the second sentence so that it has a similar meaning to the first sentence. a) I dont know the answer, so I cant help you. If I knew the answer, I would help you. b) Dont run fast, or youll feel tired. If c) An off-duty policewoman arrested the robber. The robber d) We didnt leave early, so we missed the train. If we. e) I ate all the ice-cream, and now I regret it. I wish f) Where is the bus station? Could you.? g) The local council is building a new sports centre. A new sports centre h) I think you should go to the doctors. If I.. i) Someone used a hammer to break the window. The window j) Dont forget to buy some milk, Amy, I said. I reminded.. 6. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words. a) It wasnt necessary for me to go to work yesterday. I didnt have to go to work yesterday. b) Id like to be rich! I wish ..rich! c) Im going to the hairdressers tomorrow. Im havingtomorrow. d) Perhaps Mark missed the bus. Mark might..the bus. e) Marconi was the inventor of radio. Radioby Marconi. f) I think you were wrong to forget the keys! You shouldnt .the keys! g) It would be a good idea for us to take an umbrella. We.better take an umbrella. h) Im sure that Maria worked very hard. Maria.very hard. i) Helen gave a camera to Richard. Richard.a camera by Helen. j) It was unnecessary for us to buy so much food. Webought so much food.

7. For each question, complete the second sentence so that it means the same as the first, using no more than three words: a) The painters are coming to our house tomorrow. We are having our house painted tomorrow. b) Someone stole Peters car last week. Peter.stolen last week. c) Ive lost my ticket, Kate, said Danny. Danny told Kate that .lost his ticket. d) Carl advised Diane not to take the job. I.the job if I were you, Diane, said Carl. e) When does the play start? Could you.the play starts? f) Lets go for a picnic if the weathers good. Lets go for a picnicthe weathers bad. g) I stayed up late because I didnt feel tired. If I had felt tired I ..stayed up late. h) Jim lived in Spain then, so it was impossible that you met him here. You .met Jim here, because he lived in Spain then. i) Do you have to leave early tomorrow, Ann? asked Mary. Mary asked Ann if she ..leave early the next day. j) Do you think you could pass me the salt, Peter? I said. I Peter to pass the salt. II. DEFINING WORDS FROM CONTEXT (TOEFL) As you probably know, the best way to improve your vocabulary is to read as often and as much as possible. You sometimes learn a word you dont know by looking at how it is used in a sentence, that is, by looking at its context. As you read, see if you can get the meaning of the underlined words from the context in which they appear. Then do the vocabulary and comprehension work that follows. To the Editor: You article on plans for aiding the elderly to pay their housing costs was not quite clear in several aspects. I would like to clarify the requirements and exemptions available for those who qualify. In the first place, a tenant 62 years old must live in a rent-controlled or rentstabilized dwelling, pay more than one-third of his or her income for rent, and have a yearly income of $8,000 or less. Such a tenant must apply for exemption from rent increases and must reapply each year thereafter. Once is not enough. It is understood, however, that should the landlord make a major improvement, a new furnace for example, all tenants must accept rent raises to pay for incresed comfort. The elderly, poor tenant is not excluded from such a rent increased. Landlords receive tax exemptions as reimbursement for the money they loose in not increasing rent for the elderly. In New York City the cost of these tax reductions is $41 million a year, a tremendous figure, but likely to be higher if more of the poor elderly

learn they may apply for exemptions. The city is so slow in processing applications that some tenants have paid the full rent. They ought not to have done so. They are fully protected by the law, once they have applied for exemption, they do no have to pay rent increases. I appeal to you to clarify this issue so that the elderly poor of our city may become aware of the housing benefits for which they qualify. Clara Torres Office of Housing for the Elderly A. Detailed Comprehension Answer the question according to the information given in the reading. 1. This letter was written to A) a friend B) the elderly

C) a newspaper or magazine D) the Office of Housing

2. We can probably believe in the authenticity of this information because A) once something is in print, it has to be true B) the information is common knowledge C) the elderly deserve to be relieved from the burden of rent increases D) the writer is an employee of a government housing agency 3. List the requirements to qualify for exemptions from rent increases. A).. B).. C).. D).. 4. True or false? Once a person qualifies for the exemption, he or she will continue to be exempt if the application is renewed annually. .. 5. Would an unemployed woman, 65 years old, with an income of $6,000 in Social Security and $3,000 in aid from her children qualify for exemption from rent increases? A) Possibly, but more information is needed. B) Definitely. C) Never. D) Maybe next year she would qualify, but not this year. 6. When a landlord air conditions an apartment building A) he can then raise the tenantss rent B) he has improved his property and must bear the expense himself. C) he can take the cost off his income tax D) his tenants are poor and elderly

7. New York City provides the following to landlords who do no increase rent for the elderly: A) a list of restrictions B) $41 million a year in cash refunds C) an amount equal to the rent increases in tax exemptions D) higher prices for improving their buildings 8. Elderly tenants who qualify for exemptions from rent increases have nevertheless paid rent increases because A) they have the necessary income B) they are old and ignorant C) their applications are not processed quickly D) the law does not protect them 9. Wider knowledge of this plan to help the elderly will A) raise rents C) cost the city less B) lower taxes D) none of the above 10. The author of this letter is A) poor and elderly herself B) concerned for the elderly C) a very callous person D) not very sympathetic toward landlords 11. The word clarify is related to the word A) classic C) clash B) classify D) clear 12. The word ought is the same as A) may B) can

C) should D) might

13. A furnace is considered a major improvement because A) it is hot B) landlords have to provide heat C) it is expensive to buy D) it increases the rent B. Vocabulary work Getting the meaning from context Choose the correct meaning of the underlined word. 1. Tenants over 62 can apply for benefits at the Office of Housing for the Elderly. A) poor C) people who need aid B) people over 62 D) people who need housing

2. If you dont get that furnace repaired before the winter, we will freeze to death. A) fire escape C) water container B) heater D) staircase 3. Since landlords get reimbursements for rent raises for the elderly, they shouldnt complain about losing money. A) bills C) payments B) increases D) housing benefits 4. The elderly are not excluded from rent raises that all tenants have to pay when the landlord makes a major improvement. A) obliged C) excited B) included D) eliminated 5. When their rent increased from $200 to $400 a month, they protested against such a tremendous increase A) light C) huge B) difficult D) tiring 6. Because the city is slow in processing applications, many of the elderly do not get housing benefits. A) providing C) raising B) working in D) trying 7. The landlord notified his tenants that their rent would be increased the following month. A) janitors C) occupants B) friends D) poor people 8. Reading a daily newspaper will make you aware of what is going on in the world. A) knowledgeable C) alike B) ignorant D) dependent III. READING, TALKING ( Choose only one texts homework) I. Barbie cake to celebrate 50th birthday Daily Telegraph The world's biggest Barbie birthday cake has been unveiled to celebrate the doll's 50th anniversary. The 2.1 metre tall cake was displayed on the First Fleet Steps at the Botanic Gardens in Sydney, Australia. An accompanying exhibition charted the history of the toy with examples both old and new. It is estimated that more than 1 billion Barbie dolls have been sold worldwide in more than 150 countries since the doll was first introduced. Mattel, which manufactures Barbie, claim three Barbies are sold every second. In her 50 years on the planet, Barbie has enjoyed 100 different careers and had more than 40 pets including cats, dogs, horses, a panda, a lion cub and a zebra. Events are being held around the world to mark the anniversary. Models dressed as Barbie entertained hundreds of children at at Hamleys toy shop in central London yesterday.

The two models dressed in the doll's most famous outfits entertained the crowds who had flocked to the store. Barbie Millicent Roberts has beaten off the ageing process over the years but has come in for criticism in some quarters. Critics claim her figure sends out the wrong message to girls and is unobtainable. (Discussion and homework: Why is this message wrong and what message should have been
trasmitted instead?)

II. Kylie Minogue impresses in Bollywood Daily Telegraph Kylie Minogue could become a Bollywood regular after a hit performance in her first Indian film. The Australian singer reportedly impressed Indian directors with her Bollywood moves after only three days of rehearsals for the film Blue. The pop singer said she was thrilled to work with India's double Oscar-winning composer AR Rahman, after recording one of his songs for the move. She met Rahman at the Baftas in London last month where she presented him with an award for Slumdog Millionaire. The movie is about a sunken treasure ship and is said to have been inspired by the Hollywood production "The Deep". Although little is known about the plot, Minogue will reportedly appear in the film playing herself, acting one scene with action hero Akshay Kumar and performing a set-piece song-and-dance routine. Speaking to reporters, Minogue said she had been overwhelmed by the response she received in India. "My over riding memory of India is the warmth and professionalism of the people I dealt with whilst making Blue," she said. "I arrived here as a stranger but I left considering myself as family." "I don't feel that I'm necessarily at the forefront of a Hollywood-Bollywood crossover because I don't consider myself Hollywood. "But I do think this could be the start of something. The fact that I'm here shows it could be the start of something." Kumar, who last year starred in a music video with Snoop Dogg said he felt Slumdog Millionaire had "opened many doors for not only India, but for our own film industry". He added: "Only weeks ago Kylie was on stage honouring our Rahman at the Bafta Awards, now she's performing a song composed by the very same man. "And I've heard Kylie moves as sweet as she sings, so it's back to the rehearsal room for me!" Minogue is just one of the first Western stars to appear in a Bollywood film - later this year Sylvester Stallone will become the first major American star to appear in a Bollywood film, titled Incredible Love. The movie is also rumoured to feature Arnold Schwarzenegger. It will also be the first time an Indian production is shot at Hollywood's Universal Studios. (Discussion and homework: choose one (for homework): speak about: Kylie Minogue and why
you do you like/dislike her, or: your favorite singer (why); Holywood films vs Bolywood films)