EXERCISES

UNDERSTANDING THE TEXT

SECOND INCIDENT

On 29 November, in the evening, Maria Lusi was on her home across some fields in Milford, Ohio.

Suddenly something moved in front of her. She stopped and saw a round object which was floating about three feet above the ground.

“Anybody there? Maria shouted, when she heard footsteps. She shone her torch, and saw some human-looking features in dark, tight clothes.

Suddenly, her torch exploded into tiny pieces.

“Don’t be afraid. We won’t harm you.” A human’s voice said in metallic English.

Though really she was terrified, Maria said that she wasn’t afraid, and asked the creatures who they were. There was no answer, however. The creatures entered the round object, which suddenly flew off without a sound.

THIRD INCIDENT

The next evening, in southern England, John and Sue Bartley were on their way home by car.

Suddenly, John swerved to avoid a blue light that appeared in front of them, out of nowhere. The car radio crackled and the car was covered in a fine, green mist, which soon disappeared.

When they got home, John looked at his watch. It was past midnight! They had lost two whole hours! How?.

John and Sue slept for fifteen hours. Both of them have nightmares. John dreamt about creatures whose ears were pointed and who wore dark clothes while Sue flew through the Milky Way and other galaxies.

They later told a doctor who has hypnotized them that they had been on board a UFO with aliens.

While you read the text make notes of: Where the three encounters took place; At what time they took place; How the people involved felt; First incident: Complete the sentences. The Hendersons woke up because_______________________ _____________________________________________________ The creatures wanted_________________________________ _____________________________________________________ The creatures flew off in______________________________ _____________________________________________________ Second incident: Answer these questions. Where was Maria going?_____________________________. ____________________________________________________ What did she use to see the creatures better?______________ ____________________________________________________ What words in the text show us that the spacecraft made no noise?____________________________________________ ____________________________________________________ SPEAKING A person says that he/she has seen a UFO. Match his/her answers to the questions Where did you see it?_______________________________ What was it like?__________________________________ Did you see any aliens?_____________________________ What did you do?__________________________________ Weren’t you scared?________________________________ You are not making it up, are you? a) I went and had a look inside their spacecraft. b) It was round with an antenna on top. c) No, of course not. Its true!. d) In the school playground. e) Yes, there were two at the windows. f) No, was quite calm. Group work. Imagine that you have seen an UFO. And answer the same questions. Read and divide the words bellow into five groups, depending on the diphthong they contain. About, Away, Whole, Tiny, Voice, Afraid, Avoid, Fine, Shout, Both, Float, Brake, Point, Ground, Tight, Later, High, How, Noise, Stone. Send the exercises to mgruiz@cantv.net Read and practice. Identify indirect request expressions and send your comments to mgruiz@cantv.net Amy: Hello? Jeff: Hello. May I speak to Sophia, please? Amy: I'm sorry, she's not here right now. Would you like to leave a message? Jeff: Yes, please. This is Jeff. Would you tell her that Tony is having a party on Saturday? Amy: Uh-huh. Jeff: And would you ask her if she'd like to go with me? Amy: All right, Peter. I'll give her the message. Jeff: No, this is Jeff, not Peter. Amy: Oh, I'm sorry. Jeff: By the way, who's Peter? Exercise 1. Look at these requests and practice with a partner. 1. You want to borrow someone's underwater camera for a diving trip to Florida. A: Would you mind if I borrowed your underwater camera? B: Sure, that's fine. But please be careful with it. 2. You want to use someone's desk. A. Is it OK if I use your desk ? B: Of course. Go right ahead! 3. You need a ride to the airport tomorrow. A: Would you mind taking me to the airport tomorrow? B: I'd be glad to. What time? 4. You need help moving on Saturday. A: I wonder if you could help me move on Saturday? B: Gee, I'm sorry. I'm busy this whole weekend. 5. You want to borrow someone's mountain bike. A: Do you mind if I borrow your mountain bike?. B: I'm sorry. I'd like to, but the tire is flan Rewrite these requests more formally. Then practice making your requests with a partner. Use would you mind + gerund to answer them. 1) Lend me a couple of dollars for an espresso. Question 2 2) Take this book back to the library for me. Question 3 3) Lend me your black jacket for my date. Question 4 4) I'd like to borrow your Elton John CD. Answer the questions and send them to the e-mail: mgruiz@cantv.net Activity1 Make complete sentences to accept, reject or deny something, using the expressions studied in this lesson. Please bring them to the class for further discussion. (on the forum or send it to mgruiz@cantv.net) See the example below: A: Would you like a cup of coffee? B: Yes, I would. It would be great to have a cup of coffee with you. Now complete the following list to deny, accept or reject something. Good luck! Read and practice. Identify indirect request expressions Amy: Hello? Jeff: Hello. May I speak to Sophia, please? Amy: I'm sorry, she's not here right now. Would you like to leave a message? Jeff: Yes, please. This is Jeff. Would you tell her that Tony is having a party on Saturday? Amy: Uh-huh. Jeff: And would you ask her if she'd like to go with me? Amy: All right, Peter. I'll give her the message. Jeff: No, this is Jeff, not Peter. Amy: Oh, I'm sorry. Jeff: By the way, who's Peter? Send the exercise to the e-mail: mgruiz@cantv.net 1 Complete each sentence below with the BEST answer. 1. __________ I am late to work, my boss gets very angry. That is why I am always on time. a. if b. when Question 2 Complete the following questions with the correct word. 2.- ____________ are you happy? Because I finished school. a. Why b. When c. Where d. Whose e. What Question 3 Complete each sentence below with the BEST answer. 3.- ______________ he eats, he tries to choose healthy foods. a. if b. when Question 4 Complete each sentence below with the BEST answer. 4.- His car is very reliable, and he rarely has any trouble with it. But he has had a couple of difficulties in the past. _____________ his car breaks down or he has any problems, he calls the auto club. a. if b. when Question 5 Complete each sentence below with the BEST answer. 5.- His car is terrible! It always breaks down. _______________ his car breaks down or he has any problems, he calls the auto club. a. if b. when Question 6 Complete each sentence below with the BEST answer. 6.- Mary gets six weeks paid vacation a year. She loves to travel. ____________ she goes on vacation, she always goes somewhere exotic. a. if b. when Question 7 Complete each sentence below with the BEST answer. 7.- Diane works harder than anyone I know. I don't think she has taken a day off in three years. But she does really love to travel. _____________ she goes on vacation, she goes somewhere exotic. Seleccione una respuesta. a. if b. when Question 8 Complete each sentence below with the BEST answer. 8.- He loves going to the movies. _____________ he goes to the movies, he always gets a large popcorn with tons of butter. Seleccione una respuesta. a. if b. when Question 9 Complete each sentence below with the BEST answer. 9.- She hates TV. She thinks television is a waste of time. __________ she watches any television at all, it is usually a documentary or a news program. Seleccione una respuesta. a. if b. when Question 10 Complete each sentence below with the BEST answer. 10.- My friend always keeps in touch by mail. _____________ I get a letter, I usually write back immediately. a. if b. when 1 Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate conditional form. 1.- She loves her husband. If she (get) _________ a divorce, it would devastate her. Seleccione una respuesta. a. get b. gets Question 2 Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate conditional form. 2.- If they (tear) ___________ down that old opera house, we would not have any historical architecture left in the city. Seleccione una respuesta. a. tear b. tears Question 3 Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate conditional form. 3.- If the hurricane (hit) ________ Miami, thousands of people might have lost their lives. Select your answer. a. hit b. hits Question 4 Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate conditional form. 4.- I can't stand him. If he (be) __________ hired, I would quit. Seleccione una respuesta. a. were b. was Question 5 Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate conditional form. 5.- I have no fire insurance. If my house (burn) ___________ down, I would have no way to buy new furniture. Select your answer. a. burn b. burns Question 6 Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate conditional form. 6.- If he (be) ____________ found guilty, he would have gone to jail for 30 years. Select your answer. a. were b. was Question 7 Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate conditional form. 7.- If the airline (cancel) ______________ the flight, I would never make it to the family reunion on time. Select your answer a. cancel b. cancels Question 8 Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate conditional form. 8.- He was not wearing a motorcycle helmet. If he (crash)_________ into that car, he would have been killed. Select your answer. a. crash b. crashes Question 9 Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate conditional form. 9.- If the government (increase) ______________ income tax, I would not be able to survive. a. increases b. increase Question 10 Using the words in parentheses, complete the text below with the appropriate conditional form. 10.- If I (lose) _____________ my job, I would use the Internet to find a new one. a. lose b. loses