MAY - AUGUST

STUDENT’S NAME:

SPECIALTY:

TEACHER’S NAME:

GROUP: SHIFT: COLLEGE:

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 ÍNDICE
UNIT 1

DESCRIBING LIFE …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3

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HOW CAN I GET
TO PLAZA …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 12
GALERIAS? …
UNIT 2

I LOVE WRITING …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 16

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FORMAL LETTERS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
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TOEFL …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 2
… 7
GAME …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
… 4
VERBS …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
… 5
BIBLIOGRAFÍA …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………… 3
… 8

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A) Look at the pictures and check (√) the words that give details for each one.
1 Woman 2 Problematic
old Crowded
with an arc Young
with a Antique
blouse
blond With dresses
antique With high heels

3 Cute 4 Colorful
Worm Antique
Chubby With many
windows
Sad Solitary
Smiley Hot
Reddish cold
B) Look at the pictures again and answer the questions.
1. What do you think these photos represent?
2. What kind of information gives each photo?
3. What other words could you use to talk about them?
4. How can you describe these photos?
C) Scan the QR and listen, then check (√) the information you hear.
That’s my sister
That’s his girlfriend Lucy
The pretty girl with short hair
I’ve got two brothers. Jem and Alice
Alex and Jem are twins
They’re both 15
They’re completely different
I think they’re bored
They’re both tall and thin
They’ve both got short brown hair, green eyes and big ears!

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 D) Listen again and answer the questions.
How many people are talking?
What are they talking about?
What structures are the highlighted?
How can you use them?
What vocabulary helps you to
describe people?
How can you describe the situation?
What questions could you ask to
get more details?

E) Match the adjectives with their justifications. Then write P for positive or N for negative.
A) Cheerful ( ) is nervous about meeting people, etc.
B) Sociable ( ) cares only about him/herself
C) Hard-working ( ) likes to be active all the time
D) Shy ( ) makes people laugh
E) Energetic ( ) is always in good mood
F) Ambitious ( ) isn’t polite to other people
G) Selfish ( ) hates working hard
H) Amusing ( ) loves meeting people
I) Rude ( ) wants to become successful
J) Lazy ( ) doesn’t mind working long hours
K) Bossy ( ) thinks he/she is better/more important than anybody else
L) Kind-hearted ( ) tells everyone what to do
M) Arrogant ( A ) gives a lot to other people P
N) Impatient ( ) is always ready to help people
O) Generous ( ) gets angry if he/she has to wait for something

F) Work in couples and using the information seen, describe the pictures from the
VOCABULARY.

H) Read the paragraphs and match

G) Read the article and label
them
the paragraph with these
to the gaps in the article (1-3)
headings
One of the sentences does not
fit.

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 A. His personality is an interesting
 General information mixture of contrasts
 Hobbies / interests B. Max’s appearance often makes people
 Writer’s comments / feelings think he must be an actor or pop star
C. His appearance and personality make
 Personality him seem older than he is.
 Appearance D. In his free time, Max loves excitement
and action.

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 AN INTERESTING NEIGHBOUR
I first met my friend Max O’Brian two years ago when he knocked
on my door. “Hello” he said warmly. “My name is Max, and I’ve
just moved in next door, so I’m your new neighbor.
1. ( ) He is handsome, well-dressed young man in
his early twenties. Max is quite tall and slim, with hazel eyes and
carefully styled light brown hair. He likes wearing expensive
clothes such as leather jackets and silk scarves.
2. ( ) He has a great sense of humor, and I love
listening to his amusing stories. What’s more, he is a very kind-
hearted person who is always ready to help a friend in need.
However, though, he can seem arrogant and conceited sometimes
because he likes to be the center of attention.
3. ( ) He enjoys dangerous sports such as
bungee jumping and hang gliding. He’s a great dancer, too, and
he often goes
to clubs and discos.
All in all, life is never dull when Max is around. Who wouldn’t
be
happy to have him as a friend and neighbor?
I) Find the words from the box in the text and underline them, then discuss why they are
used.
an with such as What’s more who Howeve t all in
d r o all
o
J) Read the text again and find words that describe physics, personality, connectors,
and other details.
PHYSICS PERSONALITY CONNECTORS OTHER DETAILS
Small Smart but She loves dancing

K) Bring a photo of your family or a friend of yours, then using the information from
the activities above describe it to a classmate.
GO TO THE GAME ON PAGE 34 AND CONTINUE PRACTICING YOUR
DESCRIPTIONS
 L) Before you listen. Match the phrases with similar meanings.
a) She looked after me. ( ) We have a good, friendly relationship.
b) We hang out a lot. ( ) We stopped being friends. (Especially after an argument.)
c) We get on well. ( ) She took care of me.
d) We fell out. ( ) He likes the same things as me.
e) He’s into the same ( ) We have many similarities.
things.
f) We have a lot in ( )We spend a lot of time together
common.
M) Now go to the QR code and listen, then fill the gaps with the correct word from the

Next door-neighbour Boyfriend

Childhood friend Brother
best friend

box.
N) Using the information, describe the person from speaker C. and E.

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SPEAKER SPEAKER
C E

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 O) Create a collage with some family photographs and then describe it. Remember to
mention characteristics about: physics, personality, relationship, and other
details.

P) Record the description on a VOCAROO audio.

Q) Read the rubric and underline the key words, then answer the questions
3 Tick (√) the topics/points would you include in
You have to write an article your composition
about the capital city of your ……..famous sights & tourist attractions
country describing what visitors
……..what it is like to live in the city
can see and do there, as well as
……..name of the city, geographical location
writing about the city’s
……..the city’s history, population & climate
restaurants and nightlife (180-
200)
1 . What style would you use for this article? ……..complete facts about various sights
A. Very formal, factual, and impersonal ……. The city’s transport
B. Semi-formal, descriptive ……..shopping areas & what to buy there
2 . Which should you not describe and why? …….. restaurants and clubs
A. A pretty village
B. A large town 4. What tenses would you use? Why?
C. The main city of a country 5. What connectors can you use? Why?

COMPOSITION LAYOUT
Each paragraph should deal with points related to
Most compositions have three basic parts:
the same topic. We start a new paragraph each time
 INTRODUCTION: we begin to discuss a new topic. For example, in a
Is a short paragraph in which we give the reader a for-and against article, the main body will have
general idea of the subject of the composition and one paragraph about advantages, and a second
attract their attention so that they want to continue about disadvantages.
reading.
 CONCLUSION
 MAIN BODY
He conclusion is a short final paragraph in which
Here we develop points related to the subject of
we summarise the main idea of the subject,
the composition. This part usually consists of two or
restate our
more paragraphs, depending on the subject
opinion using different words, discuss the results of
the main event, etc.
 R) Read the article below and answer the following questions on your notebook.
Which city is described, and where is it Where can visitors go shopping, and
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located? what
can they buy?
What kind of entertainment does the
2 What makes it an interesting city? 5
article mention?
Which buildings does the article suggest What recommendation does the
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tourists should visit? writer
make?

FASCINATING LISBON

Lisbon, one of the oldest capitals in Europe, Lisbon’s night life is exciting and varied.
is situated on the west coast of Portugal. It’s Visitors can have a coffee in Barrio Alto, the
rich history, colourful traditions ad more ancient port of the city where fado-
modern attractions make it a fascinating city. traditional Portuguese music-fills the air with
its sad, romantic sounds. They can also enjoy
delicious seafood at first- class restaurants.
For those who like to dance the night away
there are many trendy clubs in the area.
(INTRODUCTIO (MAIN BODY
N) 2)
Anyone lucky enough to visit Lisbon will find Lisbon is a wonderful city. If you want
plenty to see and do. For a start, the to experience the beauty and fascination of a
magnificent Castle of Saint George is a great European capital, it would be the
must. The castle, which is built on a hill, perfect holiday destination for you.
offers a fantastic view over the city. Directly
below is Alfama, the oldest part of Lisbon.
Visitors can walk along its narrow streets,
too narrow to drive a car, where they can see
fish sellers carrying baskets on their heads. In
Belem, the city’s port, tourists can visit the
Mosteiro dos Jerónimos, a beautiful
monastery built in the16th century.
Baixa, which is the busy shopping area of the
city, offers a great variety of handmade
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souvenirs and elegant designer clothes.
(CONCLUSIO
(MAIN BODY 1)
N)

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 S) Read the article again and check if it contains all the specifications in the rubric.
Then label the paragraphs with the following labels.

Nightlife / eating out Things to see / do

recommendations Name, location

Relative pronouns are used to link two The dress.......I bought yesterday is awesome
sentences that have the same noun or pronoun
The singer ..........sings “Angel” is my favorite.
in them. They also tell us more about people,
things and places, for example: Pasta, ..........we eat twice a week, is very easy to
cook
 Barrio Alto, the ancient port of the city
where fado- fills the air with its sad, The person .......I love the most is my father.
romantic sounds.
 For those who like to dance the night away
Italy is the city ..........I’ve been the happiest.
 The castle, which is built on a hill

There are many ways to write articles but the

most important is to write your ideas first and
then go to the writing.
You can answer questions as the exercise
above or draw different diagrams as the
T) GUESS WHAT? In pairs, take turns to describe the places below. Guess what is your
partner describing?
 U) Work in couples, choose a touristic place in Mexico and write your own article.
Remember to draw your diagram with the ideas you are going to include.

V) Now work in trios and record a promo video where you Promote a touristic TOWN from
your State. The video must include information such as:
 Geography  History
 Activities  places to
visit
 food  among
others.
Remember you can use, images, music, short videos, visual effects, or any other effect you
want to include.
 A) Look at the pictures and match them with the correct definition.

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5 5 Is the app you can check to get directions.

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It indicates directions.
2 It indicates instructions to follow.
1 1 Is the thing where you can get information about lines on the subway (tube).
In this you can check how to get anywhere.
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B) As a group, analyse the pictures and answer the following questions on your
notebook.

1. What kind of information can you collect from the pictures?

2. When can you use the maps or apps?
3. Have you ever used a map to get anywhere?
4. What is more common to use nowadays, a map or an app?
5. Have you ever given directions? When?
6. What words indicates directions? What words do you know?

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 C) Read the information below and tell your classmates what kind of information is
given.
To: Katie Dear Katie:
Debbie invites you to her birthday I’m writing to invite you to my birthday party
Time: party at 7 on Saturday, 17th June. I hope you will be
Where: Kings Road, Langley able to come. It will be really good to see you
When: Saturday, 17th June again. Our new house has a big garden so this
year I’m going to have a barbecue. I’m sure it
will be lots of fun. We’re going to cook
hamburgers and sausages and my mother is
going to make a big salad. After the
barbecue we’re going to sing some songs
around the fire. I expect Dad will sing some
of his old songs too! I’m sure everyone will
have a good time and I hope you will be able
to join us.
I suppose you will come by train, so here are
the directions from the station. When you come
out of the station, turn left into Wayne Avenue.
Walk to the end of the road and turn right into
Green Road. Walk past the supermarket, which
is on the top of the road, and the cinema. Go
straight on until you see a baker’s. The baker’s
is on your right and our house is opposite on
the left. It has a blue door, if you see a square,
go around it and go back, it’s on the bottom of
the road and that means that you have passed
our house. You can miss it!!!
The party is going to start at 7:00 pm. Faye
and Alison are going to stay the night but
there will be lots of room for you if you want
to stay, too.
Please come-we’ll all have a great time. I’ll see
you on Saturday!
Lots of love
Debbie
D) Read again the text and write on the chart what kind of words does Debbie use to
give instructions to Katie?
1. 7.
2. 8.
3. 9.

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3
4. 10.
5. 11.
6. 12.

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 E) Look at the map. Draw a line from the station to Debbie’s house by reading the
directions
in the letter.

To give directions you can use Go over the...

phrases such as: Walk/Go along the road
Excuse me, where is...? until… The… is on your
How do I get to...? left/right.
Go straight... It's opposite/next
Turn left/right at the to… It's in
junction. between… and…
Go
past/around…

F) In couples read the places from the box and take turns to ask your partner for
the directions. Use the map to practice
Mall Market Fire station
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Bus station Shoe shop Park
Bookshop Hospital Aquarium

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 SHOE SHOP
BAK

CAFE

CINEMA
BOOKSHOP

G) Organise a party after Covid, write the list of guests and send them the
invitation. Remember to include in the invitation the directions and the

sketch.

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 A) Look at the pictures and match them with the name.

directions an a request a
invitation suggestion
B) Read the information from the pictures and answer the questions.
1 What kind of information is in number 1?
2 What kind of information is in number 2?
3 What kind of information is in number 3?
4 What kind of information is in number 4?
5 What kind of vocabulary is used?
6 What style would you use for these
messages?
7 What structure (layout) do they have?
C) Which are the characteristics of informal notes?
1 2 3 4

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 D) Read the following messages, then discuss with your professor and your classmates the
kind of vocabulary and structure you find. Then say what vocabulary you use in your
language.
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E) In couples, send whatsapp messages to your classmate, use the theme you want.
Then make a screenshot of the conversation and share with your professor. You
can use the vocabulary above or the one from the box below.

ACRONYM MEANING ACRONYM MEANIN

G
ICYMI in case you missed it TL too long
DR didn’t read LMK let me know
NVM Never mind TGIF thank goodness it’s Friday
TBH to be honest RN right now.
BRB be right back BTW by the way
LOL laugh out loud TTYL talk to you later
IMO in my opinion IDK I don’t know
ILY I love you ASAP as soon as possible

F) Scan the following code. Then listen to the first minute (1’)
and answer the questions on the chart below.

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1 Who is talking?
2 What’s the audio about?
3 What’s Jack Doing?
4 When can you use informal letters?
What kind of language can you use in
5 informal letters?
What about the structure for an
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informal letter?
G) Continue listening the audio, this time from minute 1 to minute 1:53. Then complete
the conversation.
1 I’m going to 6 I can use an to
my friend, Nic. show that I’m to write
2 The first thing to do is 7 I can also use Nic’s name
.
8 I can follow that with a friendly
3 It’s an so expression like: ,
9 or if I’m that
he
4 I can start with a more sent me, I could say
I’m going to into
5 I can say: , 10 short to make it
. . easier to read.

H) Finish listening the audio, then order the sentences according to the order you
listen.

Why I am sending the email? 1 Start the main body of the

email.
PS: we use it to add something after the
You can use contractions
things you ‘ve written.
Finish up the letter by doing a suggestion or
Finish off the letter.
recommendation
Politeness depends on who
Giving examples for content of emails
you’re writing to.
You can use idioms and colloquialisms. Politeness on emails

I) Listen the complete audio, then on your notebook draw a chart where you write
the examples that you listen about:
Friendly expressions Responding an email To say you’re happy or sad
To say some news on my own To make an apology Send or respond an invitation
To make a request/ask a favour To be polite Doiing a suggestion/recommendation
Finish off the letter Sign off Contractions/idioms
 J) Read the words or phrases on the box and on your notebook, classify them into:
Greetings Introductio Conclusion closing
n
Regards, H Sarah, Love, Dear Herman,
i
That’s all for now Lots of love Dear Mr Well, that’s all Give my love to
White, my your sister.
news.
I hope you’re My mother sends write soon. I have some good It was great
well. her love. news to hear from
you.
We look forward Thanks for I’m writing to Best How are you? I’m
to hearing from your e- tell you about wishes, fine.
you. mail. my last holidays.
Give my regards I hope to hear Thank you very How’s . Lots of love
to your parents. from you soon much for your your
letter of family?
December
1st.

K) Read the email from a friend, then answer the email. Send the answer to your professor.

Martha Lewis
Happy holidays
Hi Martha
I do hope that things are well with you and your family.
We're still ok. We had a very quiet Christmas like everyone else here in Europe as
there are strict lockdowns here. Next year when things are hopefully safer we
will meet up with our family. It is too risky at the moment as there are many cases
of the virus here and two new variants which spread very quickly.
And Brexit will become reality on 1st January. It makes me so sad! Every time I see
the Prime Minister Boris Johnson I feel depressed!
Anyway, take good care, Martha, and enjoy the rest of the Christmas break. Let's hope
that 2021 is a better year all round.
Lots of love
Maria

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 WRITING MAIN CHARACTERISTICS
STYLE
We do not use the same sort of writing style for FORMAL
every composition. There is a variety of styles we can  Formal expressions and vocabulary, e.g.
use such as: formal or informal, personal or The purpose of this report is to assess …
impersonal and descriptive or factual, and we have to  Not use of short forms (contractions) e.g.
choose it depending on the writing task. If it’s it is at all possible, I’d I would prefer …
The appropriate style for a composition depends on  Formal linking words/phrases
the type of composition, the situation suggested in In addition, However, Consequently, etc.
the rubric, and who the imaginary reader is, for INFORM
example: a letter for a friend should be informal, AL
personal and descriptive, while a an application letter  Everyday expressions and vocabulary, idioms
should be formal, factual and polite. e.g.:
I thought I’d drop you a line to tell you
The two main kinds of writing style are formal and about …
informal, which usually include other features.  Frequent use of short forms, e.g.:
We’re having a great time, and it’s lovely to
see …
 Simple linking words/phrases,
e.g.: and, but, so, because, etc.

L) Match the short extracts to the styles mention.

In conclusion, it is recommended that the plan to build
an extension to Baines High School be accepted. The very formal, impersonal,
1 existing buildings are not sufficient for the number factual
of pupils and extra classrooms are therefore
required.
The “silent city” of Medina is as beautiful as it is
2 historic. Visitors can admire the lovely ancient informal, friendly, “chatty”
buildings and enjoy wondering through the narrow,
winding streets.
Furthermore, I was extremely disappointed with
the standard of the maid service. The sheets were quite formal, descriptive
3 worn and old and the towels looked grey instead of
white. I must say I had expected more from a three-
star hotel.
We had a lovely time by the lake. The weather was super formal, polite, personal
4 and it didn’t rain once. Jack enjoyed himself fishing,
of
course, and I caught up on some reading.

M)Put the letter 'F' next to those phrases or language types that are used in formal
letters and 'I' next to those used in informal letters.
I am sorry to inform you that... Dear Tom,
phrasal verbs Dear Ms. Smithers,
I am very grateful for... Best wishes,
Why don't we... Yours faithfully,
I will not be able to attend the... I'm really sorry I...
idioms and slang Unfortunately, we will have
topostpone...
contracted verb forms like we've, We had a little bit of luck...
I look forward to hearing fromyou... polite phrases
 N) Look at the phrases 1-11 and match them with a purpose A-K
That reminds me, … ( ) A to finish the letter
Why don’t we … ( ) B to apologize
I'd better get going… ( ) C to thank the person for
writing
Thanks for your letter... ( ) D to begin the letter
Please let me know... ( ) E to change the subject
I'm really sorry... ( ) F to ask a favour
Love, ( ) G before signing the letter
Could you do something for ( ) H to suggest or invite
me?
Write soon... ( ) I to ask for a reply
Did you know that… ( ) J to ask for a response
I'm happy to hear that... ( ) K to share some information

O) Choose one of the informal purposes from the activities M and N and write an email
to your professor. Do not forget to choose informal structures and informal vocabulary
to write it.
A) Read the following rubrics and write “I” if you consider is for an informal writing or an
“F”
if you consider is formal.

1 3

2 4

B) Look at the following introductions and match them with the correct rubric.
Which of the world’s great palaces has
Have you ever done something stupid the most spectacular view? Many people
that made you feel so embarrassed you would say it is Topkapi Palace, situated on
wished you could just disappear? Well, a clifftop in Istanbul, Turkey, and famous
that’s exactly how I felt, one chilly for its amazing
Saturday morning last fall. view over the Bosphorus Straits and the
Sea of Marmara.
I am writing to complain about the poor
service I received when I travelled with
I’ve been having a great time those days. I’m
your airline on 30th January. I flew from
in Cancun, Mexico and is amazing!
London to New York
on flight TMN 108 and I was completely
dissatisfied.
C) Read the following rubric and underline the key words. Then read the composition
and number the paragraphs in the correct order.

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A There is no doubt that a big city is not a B On the other hand, there are usually
much
healthy environment for a child to grow up better educational opportunities and leisure
in. Children in cities are constantly exposed to facilities in a big city than in the
pollution from cars and factories. As a result, countryside. For instance, village schools are
they can develop serious health problems often not very well- equipped, and children
which may stay with them for the rest of their may have to travel a long way to reach the
lives. nearest school. Similarly, a village or small
town does not offer a wide choice of
sports facilities, cinemas and so on.
C 1 Is a big city really a good place to bring D What is more, living in a big city can be
up a
child? Personally, I feel that it is probably the dangerous for children. Since there are few
worst place to raise a child! To me, a child’s parks and playgrounds, many children are
health and safety are the most important forced to play in streets, where they are in
things to consider, and a big city is simply too danger of getting hurt. There is also a lot of
dangerous for young crime and violence, which
children. means that children’s lives are at risk.
E In conclusion, I believe that bringing up a
child in a big city has far more against it than
in its favour. The choice of schools and a
wider variety of leisure facilities do not make
up for the risks to a
child’s health and safety.
D) Read the article again and answer the questions.
1 Does the article fulfill the rubric?
2 What phrases show against opinion?
3 What phrases show “pro” opinion?
4 Is the conclusion positive or
negative?

This kind of articles are called PROS and CONS E) Write your own article
article, and its main function is to present
following the rubric and the
information which, on one hand, defends the topic
and on the other hand refuses the main topic. topic “A big city is the perfect
Generally, for this kind of articles, is very common place to bring up a child.”
to have one paragraph against and one paragraph
pro the
topic.

F) Read the new rubric and the ad then underline the key words. Answer the
questions.

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A An employee/manager of easyJet.
1 Who is going to read the letter? )
B) An airport official
2 Do you know his/her name=
A Dear manager - Yours sincerely
3 How would you begin and end the letter )
B) Dear Sir/Madam – Yours faithfully
A polite, formal
4 What style will you use? )
B Aggressive, semi-formal.
)
flight number & date of flight
thanks for the services
What points will you include in your
G) Read the letter and label the paragraphs with these headings
Complaints and Action to be taken Reason for writing
examples
36 Briarfield st.
Carletown
Yorkshire
Y012 6X2

20th May, 2021

Customer Service Department

Hong Kong Airlines
62 West Cliff, Hong Kong
Dear Sir / Madam:
I am writing to complain about the poor service I received when I travelled with your
airline on October 21 2021. I flew from Hong Kong to London on flight TMN 108 and I was Para 1
completely dissatisfied.
Firstly, the on- board service was very slow and careless. When I asked for a glass of
water it took the flight attendant half an hour to bring one, and the glass which she
Paras 2-4
brought was dirty.
What is more, the flight attendants were all very rude. One split coffee on me and didn’t
apologise or help to clean it up. They were the complete opposite of the “helpful and
friendly” staff you describe in your advertisement.
Furthermore, the food was awful. It was cold and tasted horrible. Again, this was quite
unlike
the “delicious in-flight meal” you advertised.
I am very disappointed indeed. I would like a full refund for the cost of my flight as well Para 5
as an apology for the appalling service. I hope to hear from you regarding this matter as
soon as possible
Yours faithfully.

Karen Hampton

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 H) Read the letter again and answer the questions
1 How many addresses does the letter have?
2 Whose address is in the top right corner?
What topic sentence are included in the
3
main body?

What points are included in each

4 paragraph?

I) Complete the chart blow with the information from the letter, then use the information
to talk about the complains.
Complai Examp
nt le
 service slow and careless waited half an hour for a glass of
water, then glass was dirty.
 …

 …

 …


J) Read the following beginnings and underline the adjectives that express the
writings feelings. Then write the adjectives in correct column.
1 I am writing to tell you how disappointed I am with the calculator that I bought from
your shop
last week.
2 I am writing to let you know that I was shocked by your company’s recent advertising
campaign.
3 I am writing to inform you that I am extremely dissatisfied with a product I bought
. from your store.
4 I am writing to inform you of how disgusted I am with the service at your restaurants.
5 I am writing to say that I was appalled by the standard of your facilities.
6 I am writing to tell you how upset I was at the behaviour of the manager of your Kodak
store
when I went there last Saturday.

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 When we write a letter of complain we We also use linking words/phrases when
use linking words/phrases to list our giving examples to support our
complaints, e.g.: complaints, e.g.:
firstly, secondly, furthermore, in addition. although, but, despite the fact
Firstly, the hotel did not have a swimming pool,
despite
the fact that there was a description of it in your
brochure.

K) Look at the following images, guess what the topic is about.

AS SEEN ON TV. POOL TABLE

EASSY TO ASSAMBLE
READY TO BE USED
COMPLETE EQUIPMENT(pool balls, pool cues)
Order now to: excalibursports.com

TOPIC:
L) Scan the code and listen to the phone message, then fill in the reporting card.
M)You bought the same pool table and it has the same problems, write your letter
of complaint with the information from the reporting card.
TOEFL ITP test is:
 Paper based
 Use 100 percent academic content to evaluate English language proficiency of non-native speakers
 All questions are multiple-choice format (4 answer choices per question)
About the skills evaluated
It measures the ability to understand spoken English as it is used
Listening in colleges and universities. It is divided into 3 sections, from basic
comprehension: to
advanced.
It measures recognition of selected structural and
Structure and Written
grammatical points in standard written English. It is divided
Expression:
into 2 sections:
Structure and Writing.
It measures the ability to read and understand academic reading
Reading
material written in English.
Comprehension:
Test structure
SECTION NUMBER OF ADMINISTRATION SCORE
QUESTIONS TIME SCALE
Listening
50 35 minutes 31-68
comprehension
Structure and
40 25 minutes 31-68
written
expression
Reading
50 55 minutes 31-67
comprehensi
on
Total 140 115 minutes 310-677
How to improve your skills
It is important to consider that you have to practice constantly all your skills through different
activities and using different platforms, apps and real life information. Here, we are going to mention
some of the things you can do to improve your skills.

Listening
The best way to improve your listening skills is to listen to different types of materials (such
as lectures, discussions and news reports) that cover a wide range of information.
Watching movies and television and listening to the radio provide excellent opportunities to build
your listening skills. Audio recordings of lectures and presentations are equally useful. The
internet is a great source for listening materials. Websites such as www.np r.org,
www.bb c .c o.u k /ra di o, or www.bbc.co, www.ted.com are also excellent sources of material

Reading Comprehension
You can improve your reading skills by reading extensively from multiple sources that cover a
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variety of types of writing and are written in an academic style (for example, business
journals, science textbooks and nonfiction books). A wide variety of academic texts are available
on the Internet as well
as magazines and newspapers.

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 Structure and Written Expression
The aspects of English that are tested in the structure and written expression section must
be understood within a large context. To prepare for the Structure and Written Expression
section, it is necessary to go beyond a mere understanding of grammar rules. In order to improve
both your test scores and your skills in English, you should practice using these structures
and rules in active
communication.

STRUCTURE AND WRITTEN EXPRESSION STRATEGIES

This section is designed to measure your ability to recognize language that is appropriate for
standard written English. The Structure and Written Expression section contains 40 questions and takes
25 minutes to complete. There are two types of questions in this section, with special directions for
each type.
Structure Questions
The questions on this section are designed to test your ability to construct complete and
grammatically correct sentences. In this section, you will be given sentences from a variety of
academic or reference sources. Each sentence has a blank. The blank indicates where a part of the
sentence is missing. You are given four answer choices. Each choice consists of one or more words. You
must identify the one choice that could be put into the blank to complete the sentence correctly.
To prepare for the Structure section it is necessary to go beyond a mere understanding of grammar
rules in order to improve both your test scores and your skills in English, you should practice using
these structures and rules in active communication.
Structure and Written Expression TIPS
Use English everyday
 Follow the tips provided in the Reading and Listening sections of this book.
 Set aside time each day to communicate only in English.
 Listen, read and write in English every chance you get.

STRATEGY
Identify the appositive. An appositive is a noun that comes before or after another noun and is generally
set off from the noun with commas. If a word is an appositive, it is NOT the subject. The following
appositive structures are both possible in English:

S, APPOSITIVE, V
Tom, a really good is fixing the car.
mechanic,
APPOSITIVE, S V
A really good mechanic, To Is fixing the car.
m

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EXERCISE: Each of the following sentences contains an appositive. Underline the subjects once and the
verbs twice. Circle the appositive phrases. Then, indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect ( I ).
The son of the previous owner, the new owner is undertaking some fairly broad
C 1
changes in management policy.
.
I 2 Last semester, a friend, graduated cum laude from the university.
.
3 Valentine’s Day, February 14 th, is a special holiday for sweethearts.
.
4 At long last, the chief executive officer, has decided to step down.
.
Tonight’s supper, leftovers from last night, did not taste any better tonight than
5
last
.
night.
6 The only entrance to the closet, the door was kept locked at all times.
.
7 In the cold of winter, a wall heating unit, would not turn on.
.
The new tile pattern, yellow flowers on a white background, really brightens up
8
the room.
.
The high-powered computer the most powerful machine of its type, was finally
9
readied for use.
.
A long time friend and confident, the psychologist was often invented over for
1
Sunday dinner.
0
.
STRATEGY
PRESENT PARTICIPLES
A present participle is the -ing form of the verb. The present participle can be (1) part of the
verb
(continuous tenses), (2) an adjective and (3) a noun. Examples:

1. The boy is standing in the corner.

2. The boy standing standing in the corner was naughty.
3. Standing in front of the boy is easy.

EXERCISE: Each of the following sentences contains one or more present participles. Underline
the subjects once and the verbs twice. Circle the present participles and label them as adjectives or
verbs. Then indicate if the sentences is correct (C) or incorrect ( I ).
C 1. The companies offering the lowest prices will have the most costumers.
ADJ.

Those travellers are completing their trip on Delta should report to Gate
I 2.
Three.
VERB
 3. The artisans were demonstrating various handicrafts at booths throughout the fair.

4. The fraternities are giving the wildest parties attract the most new pledges.

5. The first team winning four games is awarded the championship.

6. The speaker was trying to make his point was often interrupted vociferously.

7. The fruits were rotting because of the moisture in the crates carrying them to
market.
8. Any students desiring official transcripts should complete the apporpiate form.

9. The advertisement were announcing the half-day sale received a lot of attention.

10 The spices flavoring the meal were quite distinctive.

.

STRATEGY
PAST
PARTICPLE
A past participle often end in -ed, but there are also many irregular past
participles. For many verbs, including -ed verbs, the simple past and the past
participle are the same and can be easily confused. The -ed form of the verb
can be (1) the simple
past, (2) the past participle of a verb, or (3) and adjective.

1. She painted this picture.

2. She has painted this picture.
3. The picture painted by Karen is now in a museum.

EXERCISE: Each of the following sentences contains one or more past participles. Underline the
subjects once and the verbs twice. Circle the past participles and label them as adjectives or verbs.
Then indicate if the sentences are correct (C) or incorrect ( I ).
The money was offered by the client was not accepted.
I 1
VERB VERB
.
The car listed in the advertisement had already stalled.
C 2
ADJ. VERB
.
3 The chapters wer taught by the professor this morning will be on next week’s
. exam.
4 The loaves of bread were baked in a brick oven at a low temperature for many
. hours.
5 The ports were reached by the sailors were under the control of a foreign nation.
.
6 Those suspected in the string of robberies were arrested by the police.
.
7 The pizza is served in this restaurant is the tastiest in the county.
.
8 The courses are listed on the second page of the brochure have several prerequisites.
.
9 All the tenants were invited to the Independence Day barbecue at the appartment
. complex.
1 Any bills paid by the first of the month will be credited to your account by the next day.
0
.
Use a coin as a dice.
Advance 1 square with
tails, and 2 with heads.
The first to finish the game
wins.
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4
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 IRREGULAR VERBS
PRESEN PAS PARTICIPL PRESEN PAST PARTICIPL
T T E T E
awake Awoke Awoken get - got gotten
be –– was, were been give - gave - given
beat –– beat beaten go - went gone
become – became – Become grow grew - grown
begin began – begun hang - hung -hung
bend –– bent bent have - had - had
bet bet bet – hear - heard - heard
bid bid – bid hide -hid - hidden
bite – bit bitten hit - hit hit
blow blew blown hold - held - held
break broke broken hurt - hurt - hurt
bring –– brought brought keep - kept kept
broadcast – broadcast broadcast know - knew - known
build– built built lay - laid - laid
burn burnt burnt lead - led - led
buy bought bought learn - learnt - learnt
catch – caught – Caught leave - left - left
choose – chose – Chosen lend - lent - lent
come –– came Come let let - let
cost –– cost cost lie lay -lain
cut – cut Cut lose - lost - lost
dig dug dug make - made - made
do– did done mean - meant - meant
draw –– drew Drawn meet - met -met
dream –– dreamt dreamt pay - paid - paid
drive – drove driven put - put - put
drink drank drunk read - read - read
eat – ate eaten ride - rode - ridden
fall – fell fallen ring - rang rung
feel – felt – felt rise rose - risen
fight – fought fought run - ran - run
find – found – Found say - said - said
fly - flew flown see saw - seen
forget - forgot - Forgotten sell sold - sold
forgive - forgave -forgiven send - sent- sent
freeze froze - frozen show - showed shown
 REGULAR VERBS
PRESEN PAST PRON PRESEN PAST PRONUN
UN CIATION
T AND CIATI
T AND
PARTICIPL ON PARTICIPL
E E
Act Acted / Guess Guessed /t/
Id
/
Add Added / Help Helped /t/
Id
/
Arrest Arrested / Hope Hoped /t/
Id
Approach Approached / Happen Happened /d/
t/
Ask Asked / Hurry Hurried /d/
t/
Agree Agreed / Iron Ironed /d/
d
/
Annoy Annoyed / Kiss Kissed /t/
d
/
Answer Answered / Like Liked /t/
d
/
Appear Appeared / Look Looked /t/
d
/
Arrange Arranged / Miss Missed /t/
d
/
Arrive Arrived / Move Moved /d/
d
/
Brush Brushed / Observe Observed /d/
t/
Behave Behaved / Open Opened /d/
d
/
Belong Belonged / Order Ordered /d/
d
/
Believe Believed / Perform Perfomed /d/
d
 /
Complete Completed / Phone Phoned /d/
Id
/
Count Counted / Plan Planned /d/
Id
/
Close Closed / Pour Poured /d/
t/
Cook Cooked / Pray Prayed /d/
t/
Crash Crashed / Prepare Prepared /d/
t/
/t/Cross Crossed / Pick Picked /t/
t/
Call Called / Please Pleased /t/
d
/
Change Changed / Polish Polished /t/
d
/
Check Checked / Practice Practiced /t/
t/
Charge Charged / Promise Promised /t/
d
/
Clean Cleaned / Pronounce Pronounce /t/
d d
/
Climb Climbed / Repeat Repeated /Id/
d
/
Cry Cried / Report Reported /Id/
d
/
Dance Danced / Request Requested /Id/
t/
Dress Dressed / Rest Rested /Id/
t/
Die Died / Reach Reached /t/
d
/
Deliver Delivered / Register Registered /d/
d
/
Dry Dried / Remember Remember /d/
d ed
/
Enjoy Enjoyed / Repair Repaired /d/
 d
/
Engage Engaged / Reserve Reserved /d/
d
/
Express Expressed / Row Rowed /d/
t/
Explain Explained / Search Searched /t/
d
/
Fill Filled / Save Saved /d/
d
/
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PORTADA:
MTRO. EDEL ALBARRÁN AGUIRRE

REALIZACIÓN:
LIC. LIUVOVNA GARCIA GARCIA
LIC. CARLOS ANDRÉS SANCHÉZ PAREDES
LIC. ADRIANA PAZ NOLASCO

REVISIÓN:
PROF. AMALIA ROJAS LARIOS