Inglés 1 - Transcripciones de audios (1) - Yesica Gimenez

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Inglés 1 - Transcripciones de audios
La mayoría de los audios del curso van acompañados de su
transcripción escrita en el aula virtual. Sin embargo, las
transcripciones de los audios de actividades de comprensión
auditiva (listening comprehension) sólo se encuentran aquí.
★Module 1
Subtopic 1
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Marcos: Hello, I’m Marcos!
Juan: Hi, Marcos! Nice to meet you! I’m Juan.
Marcos: Nice to meet you too.
—--- —----
Marcos: Ok. Goodbye, Juan!
Juan: See you later!
Activity 2 - Hello! / Hi!
- Goodbye! / See you later!
- Nice to meet you!
Grammar
Activity 1 Mariana: Hello, Marcos! Hello… umm…
Juan: Juan! I am Juan.
Mariana: Hi! I’m Mariana. Nice to meet you!
Juan: Nice to meet you too!
Marcos: See you later, Mariana!
Mariana: Goodbye!
Activity 2 - I am Mariana.
- I’m Mariana.
Subtopic 2
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Receptionist: Welcome to Fitness Gym.
Mariana: Thank you.
Receptionist: What’s your name?
Mariana: I’m Mariana Rodriguez.
Receptionist: How old are you?
Mariana: I’m 18.
Receptionist: What’s your cell phone number?
Mariana: 351 22 31 818.
Activity 2 - Welcome!
- name
- numbers
- cell phone
- phone
Activity 4 zero
one
two
three
four
five
six
seven
eight
nine
ten
Grammar
Activity 1 Receptionist: Hello! Welcome to the King Hotel.
Luciano: Hi! Thank you.
Receptionist: What’s your name?
Luciano: I’m Luciano.
Receptionist: Are you Luciano Guzmán?
Luciano: No. I’m Luciano Leguizamón.
Receptionist: How old are you, Luciano?
Luciano: I’m 21.
Receptionist: What’s your phone number?
Luciano: 22 45 66 789.
Receptionist: Thank you, Luciano. You are in room 10.
Luciano: Thanks. Goodbye!
Activity 2 - What’s your name?
I’m Luciano Leguizamón.
- Are you Luciano Guzmán?
No. I’m Luciano Leguizamón.
- How old are you?
I’m 21.
- What’s your phone number?
22 45 66 789.
- You are in room 10.
Use of English
Activity 4 Ulises: Hello! Are you Hernán?
Hernán: Hello! Yes. I’m Hernán Bustamante. What’s your name?
Ulises: I’m Ulises Dieguez. Nice to meet you!
Hernán: Nice to meet you too!
Ulises: Are you in room 6?
Hernán: No. I am in room 7. Are you 16?
Ulises: No. I am 18. How old are you?
Hernán: I‘m 19.
Subtopic 3
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Ulises: Good morning!
Mariana: Hello! How are you?
Ulises: Good! And how are you?
Mariana: Good. Thanks.
Ulises: What’s your name?
Mariana: I’m Mariana.
Ulises: Where are you from?
Mariana: I’m from Chaco.
Ulises: Are you 18?
Mariana: No. I’m 17.
Activity 2 - Good morning!
- How are you?
Good.
- Where are you from?
I’m from…
Activity 4 eleven
twelve
thirteen
fourteen
fifteen
sixteen
seventeen
eighteen
nineteen
Grammar
Activity 1 Ulises: Good morning!
Gabriela: Hello! How are you?
Ulises: I’m good! And how are you?
Gabriela: Good. Thanks.
Ulises: Are you Gabriela Pérez?
Gabriela: No. I’m not Gabriela Pérez. I’m Gabriela Rodríguez.
Ulises: Where are you from?
Gabriela: I’m from Santa Fe.
Ulises: Are you from Rosario?
Gabriela: No. I’m not from Rosario. I’m from Reconquista.
Ulises: Are you nineteen?
Gabriela: I’m not 19. I’m twenty.
Activity 2 - How are you?
I’m good.
- Where are you from?
I’m from Santa Fe.
- Are you from Rosario?
No. I’m not from Rosario. I’m from Reconquista.
- I’m not from Rosario.
- I’m not 19.
Use of English
Activity 1 Conversation 1
A: Am I on platform 10?
B: No. You are on platform twelve.
Conversation 2
A: Where are you from?
B: I’m from Purmamarca.
Conversation 3
A: How old are you?
B: I’m twenty.
Conversation 4
A: How are you?
B: I’m good!
Activity 4 Receptionist: Welcome to English Now Language School. What’s
your name?
Gonzalo: Hello! I’m Gonzalo.
Receptionist: Nice to meet you. I’m Cristian. Are you 27?
Gonzalo: No. I’m not 27.
Receptionist: How old are you?
Gonzalo: 29.
Receptionist: Where are you from?
Gonzalo: I’m from Mendoza.
Receptionist: What’s your phone number?
Gonzalo: 60 443 3133.
Receptionist: Thank you. You are in classroom 12.
Gonzalo: Thanks!
Subtopic 4
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Marcos: Are you a mechanic?
Juan: No, I’m not a mechanic. Are you an electrician?
Marcos: Yes. I’m an employee at a company.
Juan: And you, Gabriela? Are you an employee?
Gabriela: No. I’m not an employee. I’m a housewife and a student.
Marcos: Oh! Look! The teacher!
Activity 2 A teacher
A student
An electrician
A mechanic
A housewife
An employee
Grammar
Activity 1 Teacher: Gonzalo, what’s your job?
Gonzalo: I’m a mechanic. I’m an employee.
Teacher: And you, Marcos? Are you a mechanic too?
Marcos: No, I’m not. I’m an electrician. I’m an employee too.
Teacher: What’s your occupation, Gabriela?
Gabriela: I’m a housewife and a student.
Activity 2 I’m a student.
I’m a mechanic.
I’m an employee.
I’m an electrician.
Activity 4 What’s your job?
I’m an employee.
I’m an electrician.
What’s your occupation?
I’m a teacher.
I’m a student.
Use of English
Activity 5 Marcos: Good morning! Are you a teacher?
Secretary: No, I’m not. I’m a secretary.
Marcos: Oh! Hello! Nice to meet you!
Secretary: Nice to meet you too! Welcome to English Now
Language School.
Marcos: Thanks! How are you?
Secretary: Good! And you?
Marcos: I’m good too.
Secretary: What’s your name?
Marcos: I’m Marcos Aliaga.
Secretary: Are you 18?
Marcos: No, I’m not.
Secretary: How old are you?
Marcos: I’m 19.
Secretary: Where are you from?
Marcos: I’m from Buenos Aires.
Secretary: What’s your phone number?
Marcos: 332 492 6374.
Secretary: What’s your job?
Marcos: I’m an electrician.
Secretary: Thank you. See you later!
Marcos: Goodbye!
Subtopic 5
Grammar
Activity 1 Secretary: Hello! Are you Ulises Domínguez?
Ulises: No, I’m not. I’m Ulises Dieguez. Are you a secretary?
Secretary: Yes, I am. I’m a secretary at English Now Language
School.
Ulises: Oh! Nice to meet you!
Secretary: Are you 18?
Ulises: Yes, I am.
Secretary: Are you in classroom 7?
Ulises: No, I’m not. I’m in classroom 8.
Activity 2 Are you Ulises Dominguez?
Are you a secretary?
Yes, I am.
No, I’m not.
Use of English
Activity 5 Receptionist: Are you Juliana Aliaga?
Juliana: No, I’m not. I’m Juliana Ahumada.
Receptionist: Are you 24?
Juliana: No, I’m not. I’m 23.
Receptionist: Are you from Santa Rosa, La Pampa?
Juliana: No, I’m not. I’m from Santa Rosa de Calamuchita.
Receptionist: Oh, thank you. See you later!
Juliana: Goodbye!
Subtopic 6
Vocabulary
Activity 1 1. A: Are you thin?
B: Mmm… Not really. I’m a bit plump.
2. A: Are you plump?
B: No, I’m not. I’m thin.
3. A: Wow! You’re very strong!
B: Thank you!
4. A: Are you strong?
B: No, I’m not. I’m weak.
5. A: You’re very tall! Are you a basketball player?
B: Yes, I am.
6. A: Are you tall?
B: No, I’m not. I’m short.
Activity 2 plump
thin
strong
weak
tall
short
Grammar
Activity 1 Hi! I’m Luciano. I’m 28 years old. I’m from San Luis. I’m not from
San Luis city. I’m from Merlo. I’m not a student. I’m a mechanic so
I’m strong. I’m plump too. I’m not tall.
Use of English
Activity 4 Ale: Hello! I’m Ale.
Gaby: Hi, Ale!
Ale: Are you Gabriela?
Gaby: Yes, I am. Are you Alejandro?
Ale: No, I’m not. I’m Alejo. Nice to meet you!
Gaby: Nice to meet you too.
Ale: Where are you from?
Gaby: I’m from Buenos Aires.
Ale: Are you from Buenos Aires city?
Gaby: No, I’m not. I’m from Vicente López. And you?
Ale: I’m from Buenos Aires province. I’m from San Pedro.
Gaby: Are you a doctor?
Ale: No, I’m not. I’m a dentist. What’s your job?
Gaby: I’m a teacher.
Ale: Are you a gym teacher?
Gaby: No, I’m not. I’m an English teacher. How old are you?
Ale: I’m 51. Are you 57?
Gaby: Yes, I am. Are you short?
Ale: Yes, I am short. I’m plump and strong too.
Practical section
Practise your sounds
Activity 1 1. Hello! How are you, Laura?
2. I’m María. What’s your name?
3. I’m from Chaco.
4. I’m not 13 years old. I’m 30 years old.
5. How old are you?
Activity 2
1. - Are you from Rosario?
- Yes, I am.
2. I’m an electrician. What’s your job?
3. I’m not weak. I’m strong.
4. Where are you from?
5. - Are you a student?
- No, I am not.
Listening comprehension
Activity 1 Receptionist: Welcome!How are you?
Javier: Hello! I’m good. And you?
Receptionist: I can’t complain. What’s your name?
Javier: I’m Javier.
Receptionist: Are you eighteen?
Javier: No. I’m not eighteen.
Receptionist: How old are you?
Javier: I’m twenty-eight years old.
Receptionist: Where are you from?
Javier: I’m from Miramar.
Receptionist: Are you from Miramar in Buenos Aires?
Javier: No, I’m not from Buenos Aires. I’m from Miramar, Córdoba.
Receptionist: What’s your phone number?
Javier: 3548 156 407 32.
Receptionist: Thank you. You are in classroom fifteen.
Javier: Thanks!
Activity 2 Miguel: Hi! How are you?
Mario: Hello! I can’t complain. How are you?
Miguel: I’m fine too. What’s your name?
Mario: I’m Mario Bernardini.
Miguel: Sorry. Are you Bernardi?
Mario: No. Bernardini.
Miguel: Where are you from?
Mario: I’m from Unquillo.
Miguel: How old are you?
Mario: I’m 22.
Miguel: Are you in classroom 12?
Mario: No, I’m not. I’m in classroom 20. And you?
Miguel: I’m in classroom 12.
Activity 3 Mario: Are you from Córdoba, Miguel?
Miguel: Yes. I’m not from Córdoba city. I’m from Oncativo.
Mario: Oh, I see. What do you do?
Miguel: I’m an electrician. I’m an employee at a company.
Mario: Are you strong?
Miguel: No, I’m not. And you?
Mario: I am strong because I’m a mechanic.
Activity 4 Hi! I’m Eve Lagorio. I am 30 years old and I’m from Buenos Aires.
I’m not from Buenos Aires city. I’m from Azul.
I’m a student and I’m an employee. I’m a receptionist at a restaurant.
I’m not very tall. I’m sociable.
★Module 2
Subtopic 1
Vocabulary
Activity 1
I am Susana. He is Tomás.
You are a student.
She is María, and it is a cat.
Singular:
I
you
he
she
it
Plural:
we
you
they
Grammar
Activity 1 Teacher: Hello! I'm Andrea. I'm a teacher. You are students,
right?
Juan: Yes. I'm Juan, he is Carlos, and she is Diana. We are
students at university.
Teacher: Are you in English 1?
Juan: Yes, we are!
Teacher: You are my students! Come with me.
Juan: Thank you.
(sonido: pasos y puerta de aula que se abre)
Teacher: Hello, students! They are your classmates: Juan,
Carlos and Diana.
A classmate: Hello! Nice to meet you!
Activity 2
I am your teacher.
You are my student.
She is Shakira.
He is Messi.
It is a pencil.
You are my students.
We are from Argentina.
They are my friends.
Use of English
Activity 1
Best friends
This is a photo of my friend and me. I am Lucía and she is
Ana. I am from Buenos Aires. It is in Argentina. Ana is from
Chile. We are twenty years old. I am a student at University.
My friend is an employee. We are happy together!
Subtopic 2
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Andrea: Hi, Jorge! How are you?
Jorge: I am fine. And you?
Andrea: Very well, thanks. Today is Marisa’s birthday, right?
Jorge: Yes. I think she is 30 years old.
Andrea: No, she is 40 years old.
Jorge: Ok. See you at the party!
Andrea: Great!
Let’s learn other numbers. Listen and repeat.
fifty
sixty
seventy
eighty
ninety
Activity 2
1. My friend is 40 years old.
2. Teachers are in classroom 30.
3. We are 60 students in this class.
4. Antonella is 50 years old.
5. The bus is on platform 80.
Activity 4 Fabiana: Are you at the party?
Lucio: Yes, I am here. We are 31 guests.
Fabiana: Wow, 31!
Lucio: Where are you?
Fabiana: I’m in a taxi. I’m late.
Lucio: No problem. We are 32 with you. See you!
Fabiana: Ok, see you then!
Let’s learn more numbers. Listen and repeat.
thirty-one
thirty-two
thirty-three
forty-four
fifty-five
sixty-six
seventy-seven
eighty-eight
ninety-nine
Grammar
Activity 1 Laura: Good morning!
Joaquin: Good morning! Are you Luciana?
Laura: No, I am not. I’m Laura. My teacher is Karina.
Joaquin: My teacher is not Karina. Are you my classmate?
Laura: No, you are not my classmate. I am not in this class.
Joaquin: Ok, thanks. We are not together!
Activity 2 I am not a student.
You are not my teacher.
She is not my friend.
He is not my teacher.
It is not a cat.
You are not my teachers.
We are not from Salta.
They are not my students.
Use of English
Activity 1 Luciana: Hello, Sole!
Soledad: Hi, Lu! Is your boyfriend 33 years old?
Luciana: No, he isn’t.
Soledad: How old is he?
Luciana: He’s 42 years old.
Soledad: Well, we aren’t 42 yet.
Subtopic 3
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Ramiro: What’s your job?
Gabriela: I’m a waitress. And you?
Ramiro: I’m a waiter.
Gabriela: Really? I’m new. Is María a secretary here?
Ramiro: Yes, she is. Alexis is a cook and Laura is a cashier in
the restaurant.
Gabriela: Is Andrea a waitress?
Ramiro: No, she is a hairdresser in a shop near here.
Activity 2 waitress
waiter
cook / chef
cashier
secretary
hairdresser
Grammar
Activity 1 Lorena: Hello! You are Octavio, am I right?
Octavio: Yes, you are right. I’m Octavio.
Lorena: That’s great! I’m Lorena. Is she a secretary?
Octavio: No, she isn’t. She’s a cashier.
Lorena: And is he a chef?
Octavio: Yes, he is. He is very good.
Lorena: Are they your friends?
Octavio: Yes, they are. It’s nice to see them.
A friend: Hi there! Are you together?
Lorena and Octavio: Yes, we are.
Activity 2
A: Am I your teacher?
B: Yes, you are. / No, you aren’t.
A: Are you a waiter?
B: Yes, I am. / No, I am not.
A: Is she a cashier?
B: Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
A: Is he an employee?
B: Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.
A: Is it a shop?
B: Yes, it is. / No, it isn’t.
A: Are you my classmates?
B: Yes, we are. / No, we aren’t.
A: Are we in this class?
B: Yes, you are. / No, you aren’t.
A: Are they hairdressers?
B: Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
Activity 4
A: What is your occupation?
B: I am a student.
A: Where is she from?
B: She is from Tucumán.
A: When is your birthday?
B: It is in March.
A: How old is Serena?
B: She is twenty-eight years old.
A: Who is Andrea?
B: She is my friend.
A: How are they?
B: They are very well.
Use of English
Activity 4 Hernán: Hi, Marlene!
Marlene: Hello, everyone! I’m Marlene.
Sebastián: Hi! Are you Héctor’s friend?
Marlene: Yes, I am. What’s your name?
Sebastián: I’m Sebastián. What’s your occupation?
Marlene: I’m a student. Are you students too?
Sebastián: No, we aren’t. We’re teachers.
Marlene: And who are they?
Hernán: They are Diana and Enrique.
Marlene: Is Diana thirty?
Hernán: No, she isn’t. She is thirty-two.
Marlene: Oh, OK. And… Where are we?
Sebastián: We are in my house!
Subtopic 4
Vocabulary
Activity 1 This is my classmate, Alfonsina. She is 15 years old. She is
from Córdoba, Argentina. She's an English student. What is
she like? Well, she is friendly, creative and intelligent. I think
she is very hard-working too. She’s also very funny but she
isn’t patient at all.
Activity 2 What are they like?
friendly
creative
intelligent
hard-working
funny
patient
Activity 4 Marina: What are your friends like, Santi?
Santiago: Well…
1. I think Maria is funny. Her jokes are the best!
2. Nancy isn’t hard-working. She is always late at work.
3. Ludmila and Carola are teachers. They are really
patient with children at school.
4. Lucas is very intelligent. His marks are great.
5. And is Ana creative? Yes, she is. Her imagination is
wonderful.
Subtopic 5
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Juan: Hi, Laura!
Laura: Hello, Juan!
Juan: Can you drive a car?
Laura: Yes, I can. Can you swim?
Juan: Of course. Can you sing well?
Laura: No, I can’t. What can you do?
Juan: I can dance and speak English. And you?
Laura: I can ride a bike and draw.
Activity 2 dance
ride a bike
drive
sing
draw
swim
speak English
Grammar
Activity 1 Magali: What can you do?
Sara: I can swim and ride a bike. And you?
Magali: I can dance classical music, but I can’t draw.
Sara: Wow! What can Mario do?
Magali: I think he can drive a car. And do you know what
Karina can do?
Sara: She can speak English, but she can’t drive a car.
Activity 2 Affirmative form
I can drive a car.
You can dance.
She can sing.
He can draw.
It can swim.
You can dance.
We can ride a bike.
They can speak English.
Negative form
I can’t drive a car.
You can’t dance.
She can’t sing.
He can’t draw.
It can’tswim.
You can’t dance.
We can’t ride a bike.
They can’t speak English.
Use of English
Activity 4 Macarena: I can sing karaoke.
Cristian: Great! I can dance hip hop very well.
Macarena: Can you drive a car?
Cristian: No, I can’t. I can swim in the pool. And you?
Macarena: I can draw nice places but I can’t swim.
Cristian: Well, that’s interesting!
Subtopic 6
Grammar
Activity 1 Lucio: Can you sing the band’s songs?
Jazmín: Yes, I can. They are my favourite band.
Lucio: Can the singer sing well?
Jazmín: Yes, he can.
Lucio: Can they dance too?
Jazmín: No, they can’t.
Activity 2
- Can you dance?
Yes, I can. / No, I can’t.
- Can she sing?
Yes, she can. / No, she can’t.
- Can you dance?
Yes, we can. / No, we can’t.
- Can they speak English?
Yes, they can. / No, they can’t.
- What can you do?
I can swim.
Use of English
Activity 2 Ernesto: What can you do?
Samuel: I can drive a car fast. Can you drive?
Ernesto: No, I can’t. I can swim well. And you?
Samuel: I can’t swim. Can you ride a bike?
Ernesto: Yes, I can. I can sing Karaoke well.
Samuel: That’s great!
Practical section
Practise your sounds
Activity 1
1. She’s thirty-five years old.
2. Are you a student?
3. Where is he from?
4. He’s a cashier.
5. Who is she?
Activity 2
1. What are you like?
2. We’re friendly.
3. What can you do?
4. We can swim well.
5. He can’t drive a car.
Listening comprehension
Activity 1 Eugenia: Hi, Lorenzo! Where are you from?
Lorenzo: Hello, Eugenia! I’m from Argentina. And you? Are you
from Argentina too?
Eugenia: No, I'm not. I’m from Colombia. What’s your job?
Lorenzo: I’m a chef in a hotel. I’m not at work today. What about
you?
Eugenia: I’m a hairdresser.
Lorenzo: That’s great!
Activity 2 Augusto: Hi! How are you?
Mara: Hello! I’m fine, thanks. And you?
Augusto: Great, thanks! How old are you?
Mara: I’m thirty-three years old. And you?
Augusto: I’m thirty-seven. Are you in Córdoba?
Mara: No, I’m not. I’m in Mexico now.
Augusto: OK. Are you a secretary?
Mara: No, I’m not. I’m a cashier. And what’s your job?
Augusto: I’m a receptionist.
Activity 3 Antonia: What are you like?
Denise: I’m very creative and patient. And you?
Antonia: I think I’m hard-working and intelligent.
Denise: What is your occupation?
Antonia: I’m a secretary at university. And you?
Denise: I’m a waitress but I’m out of work now.
Activity 4 José: How old are you, Lucía?
Lucía: I’m thirty. And you?
José: I’m forty years old. What can you do?
Lucía: I can dance well.
José: Wow! I can’t dance. Where can you dance?
Lucía: At a dance academy. What can you do?
José: I can drive and swim fast but I can’t sing at all.
Lucía: That’s good! I can swim too.
★Module 3
Subtopic 1
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Mum: Carla, where is the computer?
Carla: It’s on the table.
Mum: Is my cell phone on the chair?
Carla: No, mum. It’s on the table.
Activity 2 table
chair
bed
sofa
Grammar
Activity 1 Mum: Carla, there are six chairs here. Where is the blue chair?
Carla: It’s in the living room.
Mum: OK. Can you bring the two small tables?
Carla: Yes, of course!
Activity 2 Singular
The table is big.
The chair is white.
Plural
The tables are big.
The chairs are white.
Use of English
Activity 1 This is my house. I like it very much. It’s big and nice.
In this photo, you can see part of the living room. It’s my favorite
room in the house. One sofa is grey and one sofa is brown. The
chairs are black. The table is big and brown.
Subtopic 2
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Mark: Your house is big and modern. I like it!
Carla: Thank you!
Mark: And it’s so elegant.
Carla: Yes, it is. Come! Let’s go to the living room.
Activity 2 small
big
modern
elegant
comfortable
Grammar
Activity 1 Carla: Where is your house?
Mark: It’s in the city centre but it isn’t a house. I live in a flat.
Carla: Nice! Is it small?
Mark: No, it isn’t. It’s very big and comfortable.
Carla: Cool! Are you ready to go to the cinema?
Mark: Yes, I am. Let's go!
Activity 2 I am a student. (or: I’m a student.)
She is from Argentina. (or: She’s from Argentina.)
The beds are comfortable. (or: They’re comfortable.)
I’m not a student.
She isn’t from Argentina.
The beds aren’t comfortable.
Are you a student?
Where is she from?
Is your bed comfortable?
Where is your house?
Use of English
Activity 3 Hello! My name is Scott. I am from England. I’m 18 years old. I live
in a small white house in the countryside. My house isn’t elegant or
modern, but it’s very comfortable.
Subtopic 3
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Carla: Mum, where's the computer?
Mum: Isn't it in the kitchen?
Carla: No, mum, it isn't.
Mum: And what about the living-room? Oh no, wait… It's in your
bedroom!
Carla: Yes, it is! That's my computer.
Mum: And your books are under the lamp, on the chair.
Carla: Thanks, mum!
Activity 2 bedroom
bathroom
kitchen
living room
Activity 4 in
on
under
Grammar
Activity 1 Carla: Let’s go to the kitchen and have a coffee. There is a big table
and there are comfortable chairs.
Tommy: Thanks a lot! A coffee sounds great!
Mark: Can I have chocolate milk?
Carla: Yes, of course. I think there’s chocolate milk in the fridge.
Activity 2 There is a table in the kitchen.
There is one banana on the table.
There’s milk in the fridge.
There are four chairs.
There are two tables in the kitchen.
Use of English
Activity 4 I live in a big comfortable house. There’s a big kitchen. There are
three bedrooms. My bedroom is elegant and big: There are two
beds. There’s a white desk and there are many photos.
Subtopic 4
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Carla: I’m so happy to visit a big city!
Mark: Me too! New York is fantastic!
Tommy: Yes! There are excellent museums and theatres.
Mark: And Central Park is fabulous too.
Tommy: I can’t wait to go there!
Activity 2 museum
theatre
cinema
bank
park
street
Grammar
Activity 1 Carla: This city is fantastic!
Tommy: Yes, it is! There are so many people.
Mark: In our town there aren’t museums or theatres.
Carla: And there isn’t a big park similar to Central Park.
Tommy: There aren’t so many cars in the streets either.
Mark: I love New York! Let’s go to Broadway!
Activity 2 There isn’t a big park.
There isn’t a bank on this street.
There aren’t museums in my town.
There aren’t theatres.
Use of English
Activity 1 This is Broadway in New York. It’s a street full of famous theatres
with musicals and plays from different parts of the world. There are
many people. There are 41 theatres. There aren't any schools or
hospitals. It’s a beautiful part of New York!
Subtopic 5
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Mark: Wow! Manhattan is so exciting.
Tommy: And there’s great nightlife.
Carla: Yes! I think New York is expensive, but it’s so beautiful.
Mark: It’s getting late. Let’s go back to the hotel.
Activity 2 exciting
boring
expensive
cheap
crowded
quiet
Grammar
Activity 1 Mark: Today is our last day in New York.
Tommy: Yeah… I am so happy here!
Carla: Yes, we are all very happy! But we have to go back.
Tommy: I’m hungry. There is a nice restaurant across the street.
Mark: Ok, let’s go! And there are two night clubs near the hotel.
Activity 2
A: Are you in New York?
B: Yes, I am!
A: Is it cheap?
B: No, it isn’t.
A: Where are your parents? In Argentina?
B: No, they aren’t. They are in New York with me!
There is a very important museum.
There are many cars in the street.
There isn’t a big park.
There aren’t museums in my town.
Use of English
Activity 3 Tommy: The bus station is very crowded!
Carla: Yes! There are so many people!
Tommy: There are two buses. Which is our bus?
Mark: I think the blue bus is the correct one.
Carla: There is a red bus over there! That’s our bus!
Tommy: Can I get a sandwich?
Mark: Oh, Tommy! You are always hungry!
Subtopic 6
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Tommy: I love New York, but it’s good to be back.
Carla: Yeah! Home sweet home!
Mark: The river is bright blue today.
Carla: And the mountains are so beautiful.
Mark: Let’s cross the bridge.
Activity 2 river
mountain
bridge
school
supermarket
GrammarActivity 1 Carla: Mum, is there cheese in the fridge?
Mum: No, there isn’t. I need to go to the supermarket.
Carla: There are oranges and strawberries. Are there bananas?
Mum: No, there aren’t.
Carla: I’ll go to the supermarket!
Activity 2
- Is there a chair in the kitchen?
- Yes, there is.
- Is there cheese in the fridge?
- No, there isn’t.
- Are there rivers in your town?
- Yes, there are.
- Are there bananas in the fridge?
- No, there aren’t.
Use of English
Activity 1 Small towns are quiet. In general, there aren’t many cars or buses.
People preserve nature, so there are mountains, rivers and animals.
There are a lot of houses. There aren’t many buildings. Finally, small
towns are cheap.
Practical section
Practise your sounds
Activity 1
1. The chair is comfortable.
2. The tables are big.
3. My house isn’t modern.
4. There’s a cell phone on my bed.
5. There are two small tables in the living room.
Activity 2
1. My city is exciting and crowded.
2. There isn’t a theatre on this street.
3. There aren't any mountains in my city.
4. Is there a bridge near here? No, there isn’t.
5. Are there cheap cinemas? Yes, there are.
Listening comprehension
Activity 1 Stephanie: So what’s your ideal house like?
Laura: Mmm… My ideal house is big and it’s located in a rural area.
Stephanie: That’s great! In a quiet place?
Laura: Oh, yes! There’s a living room, with a big comfortable sofa
for all my family. And there are also 5 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms.
Activity 2 Mark: So can we have a party at your house, Tommy?
Tommy: Sure! Well… I have to ask my mum and dad.
Mark: Is your house big?
Tommy: Yes, it is. There’s a big living room with a big table but
there isn’t a big kitchen.
Mark: That’s OK… How many chairs are there in your house?
Tommy: Oh! There are many, many chairs.
Activity 3 Barcelona is a fantastic destination. It has many attractions. There
are excellent bars, with good music and food, museums and
theatres. The architecture is beautiful. There are nice beaches and
you can eat good fish. And there’s also football. Barcelona Football
Team is the best!
Activity 4 Hello, everyone! How are you? Welcome to this beautiful museum.
My name is Peter. This museum is extremely big and it’s very
modern. There are many rooms with works of art. There is also a
cinema where you will see a documentary. And there is a bar. Are
there any questions? No? So let’s start! Let’s go first to…
★Module 4
Subtopic 1
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Carla: Hey, Mary! Look at my friends: He is Ramiro. He is 24. He is
tall and thin.
Mary: Nice! And who is she?
Carla: She is my friend Laura. She is 22. She is short and plump.
Ramiro is taller than Laura.
Mary: They are beautiful!
Activity 2 tall
short
fat
plump
thin
big
small
old
young
Grammar
Activity 1 Agustín: Hey, dad! Look at that elephant!
Dad: Oh, yes! It is fat and big.
Agustín: Yes, it is! The elephant is fatter than the cow. The
elephant is bigger than the cow too!
Dad: And look at that giraffe. It’s very tall.
Agustín: Yes, it is! Giraffes are taller than monkeys.
Activity 2 Pedro is taller than Sara.
Sara is shorter than Pedro.
Marta is older than Luis.
Julia is shorter than Esteban.
thin - thinner
fat - fatter
big - bigger
Use of English
Activity 1 Carla: Who is she?
Lucía: She is Marcia. She is young.
Carla: And who is this man?
Lucía: He’s Marcos. He is tall and plump. He’s older than Marcia.
Activity 4 Susana is my English teacher. She is thirty. She’s young. She
isn’t old. She is taller than me. She is thinner than my
classmate Adrián.
Subtopic 2
Vocabulary
Activity 1 My friends are very different. Sabrina can swim and ride a bike well;
she is very athletic. But Marcos is very lazy; he sleeps on the sofa all
day long! Esteban has got lots of friends (he is very friendly). Mónica
is an artist; she is a very creative person. She can also speak
English and Italian. She is very intelligent.
Activity 2
athletic
lazy
intelligent
creative
friendly
extroverted
Grammar
Activity 1 Marta: Look at this girl. She’s Martina. Can she draw?
Sofi: Yes, she can. She is an artist. She is more creative than
Paula.
Marta: And who’s Paula?
Sofi: Paula is her sister. Paula is more extroverted than her
sister.
Marta: Is Martina a lazy person?
Sofi: No, she isn´t. Martina is more athletic than Paula. She
can play tennis.
Activity 2 Paula is more extroverted than her sister.
Martina is more athletic than Paula.
Patricia is more intelligent than Juan.
Mati is more creative than Alan.
Activity 4 Marcos: Look at these people! I am more extroverted than them.
Elena: Yes, you are!! And you are more intelligent than me! You can
speak English quite well.
Marcos: My dad can speak English too, but he can’t draw. I am
more creative than him.
Elena: Look at your English teacher there! Tell her that I can speak
English well too!
Activity 5 Maxi can draw pictures.
Maxi can draw them.
Can you listen to Patricia?
Can you listen to her?
Object pronouns
me
you
her
him
it
us
you
them
Use of English
Activity 2 Martín: The music is fantastic!
Carla: Look at Ana and Brenda. Ana is more extroverted than
Brenda.
Martín: Yes, she is! And who is the boy?
Carla: He is Fernando, Karen’s friend. He is more creative
than her.
Martín: Is Fernando also a friendly person?
Carla: Yes, he is! He is more friendly than me! I love him.
Subtopic 3
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Pablo: Is this your family?
Seba: Yes, it is. She is my grandmother. Her name is Susi. She is
54. And this is my grandfather, Roberto. He is 56. He is older and
taller than my grandmother.
Pablo: Are these your parents?
Seba: Yes, they are. This is my father, Esteban, and she is my
mother, Luisa. My mother is younger than my father.
Pablo: Have you got brothers or sisters?
Seba: Yes, I have. I have two sisters. Agos is 8 and Mili is 5. Agos is
more creative than Mili. She can draw beautiful pictures! I also have
got a brother but he is not in the photo. His name is Franco. He is
10. And I have got a dog too, and it can swim!
Activity 2 grandmother
grandfather
mother / mum
father / dad
sister
brother
Grammar
Activity 1 Ali: Who are they?
Bruno: They are my friends. Look at this girl! Her name is
Sabrina. She is short and plump.
Ali: And is this boy your friend too?
Bruno: Yes, he is. His name is Andrés. And this is Nico, his
brother.
Ali: Your friends are really extroverted! Is this your car?
Bruno: No, it isn´t. It’s their car.
Activity 2 I’m Beatriz. This is my cell phone.
You’re a teacher. This is your cell phone.
She’s Karina. This is her cell phone.
They’re friends. These are their cell phones.
Possessive adjectives
my
your
her
his
its
our
your
their
Use of English
Activity 1 Celeste: Oh, look! Can you see that boy?
Débora: Yes, I can. He is my friend. His name is Rodolfo and he is
very young.
Celeste: Is that his girlfriend?
Débora: Yes, she is. Her name is Yamila. They can drive a car.
Their car is big and black.
Celeste: They are really extroverted.
Activity 3
My father is an artist and his name is Alberto. He’s an
employee at the museum. My sister can ride a bike. Her name
is Estefanía. She is tall and thin. My grandfather is Francisco
and my grandmother is Catalina. In this photo we are at their
house.
Subtopic 4
Vocabulary
Activity 3 Mum: Tere is studying for a Maths test. She is very intelligent.
Dad: Can she play sports?
Mum: Yes, she can. She’s athletic, and she is taller than me. She
can play basketball very well!
Dad: Mmm… I see. I can’t play basketball. I’m short, and I’m fat. I’m
surely fatter than her.
Mum: That´s not true!
Grammar
Activity 1 Simón is the new student. He’s tall, plump and extroverted.
He’s the most extroverted person in the school. He can sing
very well.
Jessi is taller than Simón but she’s thinner than Bautista.
Jessi is the thinnest student in the class. Jessi is a doctor.
Bautista is very friendly, but he’s the laziest person. He is
younger than Andrea.
Andrea isfrom Brazil and she can speak English, Spanish and
Portuguese. Andrea is the most intelligent girl in the class.
Activity 2 Short adjectives
Jessi is the thinnest student in the class.
Bautista is the laziest person.
Spelling
thin - the thinnest
fat - the fattest
big - the biggest
lazy - the laziest
happy - the happiest
Long adjectives
He is the most extroverted person in the school.
Andrea is the most intelligent girl in the class.
Activity 5 Pedro: This plane is the biggest plane in Argentina.
Brother: Yes, it is. And it is bigger than a helicopter.
Pedro: And the flight attendant is very energetic and the most
extroverted person on the plane.
Brother: Oh, yes. And she’s taller than the pilot. She is the tallest
woman here.
Pedro: Oh, look! The plane is moving!
Use of English
Activity 2 Martín is a tennis player. He is the thinnest man in the club.
He can play tennis very well. He is the most athletic person.
Martín practises every day. He isn’t a lazy person.
He is 31. He is young, but he’s the oldest person in the club.
Activity 4 María is my best friend. Her house is big and the most
beautiful house here. She has got two brothers. Their names
are Bruno and Esteban.
Esteban is a doctor and his passion is Maths. He is the most
intelligent professional at the hospital. His dog’s name is
Pancho. It can't run. It’s the laziest dog.
Bruno is a mechanic and his car is old. It’s the oldest car in the
house.
María is very intelligent. Her passion is Art. She’s the most
extroverted girl.
Subtopic 5
Vocabulary
Activity 1
Description 1
She is Sonia. Her hair is short. Her eyes are big. Her mouth is big
too. There are freckles on her face.
Description 2
She is Mirta. Her hair is long and wavy. Her eyes are small. Her
mouth is big and her nose is small.
Activity 2
eyes
mouth
nose
face
hair
long hair
short hair
Activity 4 Patricia is 23 years old. She is tall and thin. She has got short and
brown hair. Her eyes are small and beautiful. She has got an exotic
nose and a small mouth. She is a top model.
Grammar
Activity 1 She's Alexia. Her hair isn't long. Alexia's hair is short and
brown.
Her eyes aren't big. Alexia's eyes are small. Her nose is small
too, but her mouth isn't small. Alexia's mouth is big. She hasn't
got a small face. Alexia´s face is big and beautiful.
Activity 2 Alexia's hair is short.
Alexia's eyes are small.
Alexia’s mother is older than my mother.
Alexia’s bedroom isn’t big.
This is Carlos’ car.
It is Paz’ dog.
This is my parents’ house.
The girls’ ball is small.
Use of English
Activity 3 Esteban: Look over there! Is he Maxi’s brother?
Lucas: Mmm, yes. His hair is black and short and his eyes are
small.
Esteban: Is Maxi’s nose small too?
Lucas: Yes, it is. But his mouth is big.
Esteban: Maxi is a very handsome man.
Subtopic 6
Vocabulary
Activity 1
Salta and Buenos Aires are in Argentina. Buenos Aires is in
the middle of Argentina, and Salta is in the north. There are
lots of mountains in Salta. It is calmer than Buenos Aires.
Many tourists visit Buenos Aires because there are museums
and theatres. It is more modern than Salta, but it is also noisier.
Salta is hotter than Buenos Aires: In summer, the temperature
in Salta is 30°C, and in Buenos Aires it’s 26°C.
Activity 2
noisy
calm
modern
old
hot
cold
Grammar
Activity 4 Ana: Is he grandad?
Mum: Yes, he is. Your grandfather Arturo is the oldest in the family.
He’s from Salta. Salta is the hottest province in Argentina.
Ana: And is this my father? His nose is bigger than my nose.
Mum: Yes. Your father is taller than your grandfather. And his hair´s
the longest.
Use of English
Activity 3 Mum: Look over there! This city is really beautiful. It’s calmer than
Córdoba.
Dad: Yes, that’s true. And it’s hotter too. It’s the hottest province.
Mum: Are there cars or buses?
Dad: No, there aren’t. It’s calmer than Córdoba.
Mum: There are few people. It’s the smallest city.
Practical section
Practise your sounds
Activity 1
1. My grandmother isn’t younger than my grandfather.
2. My brother is thinner than me.
3. Your sister is very extroverted.
4. I’m more athletic than my mum.
5. Her mother and father are more creative than her.
Activity 2
1. My grandfather is the oldest in the family.
2. His father’s eyes aren’t very big.
3. - Are your brothers the most creative students in their class?
- Yes, they are.
4. My friend’s hair is the shortest in our class.
5. Buenos Aires is a big noisy city, but it’s not the hottest city in
Argentina.
Listening comprehension
Activity 1 Cintia: Look at this photo, Pau! Who are they?
Paula: They are my classmates in the English class. That girl is my
friend. Her name is Sara. She is taller and plumper than me. Her hair
is shorter than my hair. She’s a secretary and she is more
extroverted than me.
Cintia: And is this boy your classmate too?
Paula: Yes, he is. His name is Fran. He’s a mechanic and he can
drive many cars. He is more friendly than Sara, and more athletic
than her too. He can play basketball quite well.
Cintia: Your classmates are really nice!
Activity 2 Teacher: Look at this photo. They are Carlos and Pedro. They’re
brothers, and they’re my students in my English class. Carlos is very
intelligent. He isn't lazy. He is more intelligent than his brother.
Sonia: Can Carlos play sports?
Teacher: No, he can’t. He isn't an athletic person but he is very
creative. Carlos’ father is also creative. He is a painter, so he is more
creative than Carlos.
Sonia: Oh, I see. And Carlos is taller than you.
Teacher: That’s true! And he is also more extroverted!
Activity 3 Ariel is from Buenos Aires, a big and beautiful city. It’s the biggest
city in Argentina. It's noisy because there are many cars and buses.
It’s noisier than Salta. It's also cold in winter. It's colder than Salta.
Buenos Aires is the most modern city. There are museums, cinemas
and parks. There aren't mountains. Salta is smaller than Buenos
Aires. It’s also calmer. Buenos Aires is the most exotic city in
Argentina!
Activity 4 Martina is 28 years old. She’s tall, thin and beautiful. She is the
tallest in her family.
Martina’s hair is brown and long. Martina’s eyes are small and black.
Her nose is exotic and her mouth is small. She’s a photographer.
She is the most creative and extroverted person in my family.
Martina’s face is very beautiful. She has got many friends. She is the
most friendly person.
★Module 5
Subtopic 1
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Ismael: Hey, Mariana! What are you doing?
Mariana: Hi, Ismael! I’m cooking!
Lucas: Hello, Miguel and María! What are you doing?
Miguel: We are watching TV.
María: Hi, Walter! What are you doing?
Walter: Hello, María! I am reading.
Activity 2 cook
watch TV
read
study
work
Grammar
Activity 1 Luisa: Hi, Rafa! Inés is cooking in the kitchen.
Rafael: What is she cooking?
Luisa: Some soup. And what about Lily and Carla?
Rafael: They are watching TV at home now.
Activity 2 Now I am cooking.
She is studying.
He is reading.
We are watching TV now.
They are working.
Use of English
Activity 1 It’s a rainy day today. Jorge and Rita are in their house. Jorge is
watching TV in his bedroom and Rita is studying in the living room.
Their parents are working: Their father, Víctor, is working on the car
in the garage. Virginia, the mother, is in the kitchen cooking for them.
Subtopic 2
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Juan: Hey, María! What are they doing?
María: Hi, Juan! They’re walking in the city.
Alicia: Hello, Agustín! What are you doing?
Agustín: Hi! I’m running a marathon now.
Marta: Hello, guys! What are you doing?
Walter: Hello, Marta! We are having a picnic in the countryside at
the moment.
Luis: Mum, what are those kids doing?
Virginia: They’re playing football at school.
Matías: Hi, Pedro! What are you doing?
Pedro: Hello, Matías! I’m riding a bike in the hills.
Activity 2 walk
run
have a picnic
play football
ride a bike
Grammar
Activity 1 Luis: Hello, Luz! Where’sCintia?
Luz: Hi, Luis! Cintia’s walking in the city with her sister.
Luis: Great! And what about Pablo?
Luz: He’s running in the hills. He is doing well. What about you?
Luis: We’re having a picnic. Join us!
Activity 2 I’m walking.
She’s running.
He’s having a picnic at the moment.
We’re riding a bike.
They’re playing football now.
Use of English
Activity 1 It’s a cloudy day. Juan and María are in the park. They are playing
football. They are learning to kick the ball. Their parents are very
happy and they are watching them now. Juan and María are very
good friends and they are having fun.
Subtopic 3
Vocabulary
Activity 1 A: What are the girls doing?
B: They’re studying at school.
A: What is the girl doing?
B: She’s watching TV at home.
A: What is Agustín doing?
B: He’s cooking at the restaurant
A: What’s the couple doing?
B: They’re having a picnic in the hills.
A: What is Sabrina doing?
B: She’s riding a bike on the beach.
Grammar
Activity 1 Silvana: Hi! How are you, Juan? Are you working?
Juan: Hello, Silvana! I’m not working. I’m cooking breakfast. What
are you doing? Are you watching TV?
Silvana: No, I’m not watching TV. I’m reading about Mathematics.
Juan: That’s good. And is your sister reading with you?
Silvana: No, she isn’t reading. She is playing basketball at the park
at the moment.
Activity 2 I’m not walking.
She isn’t running.
He isn’t having a picnic.
We aren’t riding a bike.
They aren’t playing football.
Use of English
Activity 2 Look at the park! It’s a very nice day today, so Alejandro, Mabel and
their father aren’t watching TV. They are riding their bikes across the
park because they are very athletic. Their mother isn’t riding her bike
with them. She isn’t running either. She isn’t athletic, so she’s at
home. She is cooking a delicious meal for them!
Activity 4 Eliana: Hi, Gaspar! How are you? How is your family?
Gaspar: Hello, Eliana! They are fine! My son‘s playing football now.
Eliana: That’s good. Is Marisa watching him?
Gaspar: No, she isn’t watching Ignacio. She’s visiting her parents.
Eliana: And your parents? Are they at the shop?
Gaspar: No, they aren’t working at the moment. They are watching
TV at home.
Eliana: They are relaxing, that’s good! And what about your
siblings?
Gaspar: They are doing fine! Ismael is riding a bike now and María
is running with her husband.
Subtopic 4
Vocabulary
Activity 1 A: What is the man doing?
B: He is walking in the city.
A: What are the men doing?
B: They are talking.
A: What is the woman doing?
B: She is reading on the computer.
A: What are the women doing?
B: They’re buying clothes.
A: What is the person doing?
B: He is walking on the hills.
A: What are the people doing?
B: They are on a demonstration.
A: What is the child doing?
B: She is taking a photograph.
A: What are the children doing?
B: They are playing at school.
Activity 2 man / men
woman / women
person / people
child / children
Activity 4
1. The man on the right is tall.
2. The men on the right are brothers.
3. The person in the middle of the photo is young.
4. The people on the right are buying food.
5. The woman on the left is happy.
6. The women on the left are talking.
7. The child on the right is short.
8. The children on the right are 5 years old.
Use of English
Activity 2 She is María. She’s 30. She loves sports. She is running now
because she’s very athletic. Her brother, Pablo, is working now, so
he isn’t running or riding a bike.
Marcela, María’s mother, is cooking breakfast at home at the
moment, and she is watching TV too. Ernesto, María’s father, isn’t
reading a book because he is working. They are a happy family.
Activity 4 Marianela: Hi, Diego! How are you? How is your family?
Diego: Hello, Marianela! They’re fine. My brother‘s studying
Mathematics at the moment. And my parents are walking in the hills.
Marianela: That’s great! Hey, look at that group of people! Aren’t
they your friends?
Diego: Oh, yes! The man on the left is Lucas. I see he is playing
football now. And the woman on the right is Jazmín. She isn’t
working now. I think she’s having a picnic.
Marianela: Let’s go and talk to them!
Subtopic 5
Vocabulary
Activity 1 A: What are the women doing?
B: They’re sleeping in the bed.
A: What are the people doing?
B: They’re listening to music.
A: What is the man doing?
B: He’s cleaning the windows.
A: What’s the child doing?
B: She’s writing a letter.
A: What is the man doing?
B: He’s driving a car.
A: What is the woman doing?
B: She’s crying.
Activity 2 sleep
listen to music
clean
write
drive a car
cry
Grammar
Activity 1 Eliana: Hi, Yamila! What’s the matter? Are you crying?
Yamila: Hello, Eliana. Yes, I am!
Eliana: Oh, why are you crying?
Yamila: Because Tommy, my boyfriend, isn’t answering his phone!
Eliana: But surely he’s working…
Yamila: No, he isn’t working now!
Eliana: Mmm… Is he driving his car? You can’t speak on the phone
when you’re driving…
Yamila: No, he isn't… Or probably yes, he is… Oh, sorry, Eli. I’m
very stressed lately.
Eliana: It’s Ok, Yami. Cheer up!
Activity 2 - Are you crying?
Yes, I am.
- Is he driving his car?
No, he isn’t.
- Are they talking?
Yes, they are.
- What are they doing?
They’re talking.
- Why are you crying?
Because he isn’t answering his phone.
- Where is Tommy working?
He’s working at a restaurant.
Use of English
Activity 2 Angie: Hey, look, Mili! They are Lucas and Victoria, my neighbours.
Mili: Are they sleeping?
Angie: No, they aren’t.
Mili: What are they doing?
Angie: They’re having a picnic.
Mili: Are they having a picnic alone?
Angie: No, they aren’t.
Mili: Who’s having a picnic with them?
Angie: Victoria’s mother is there, but she isn’t with them.
Mili: Where is she?
Angie: She is walking around the park.
Mili: And is Victoria’s dad walking with her?
Angie: No, he isn’t. He’s watching TV at home!
Subtopic 6
Vocabulary
Activity 1 A: What are the people doing?
B: They’re riding bikes.
A: What is the man doing?
B: He’s studying at home.
A: What are the women doing?
B: They’re sleeping at home.
A: What are the girls doing?
B: They’re crying.
A: What is the couple doing?
B: They're walking in the park.
Grammar
Activity 4 Constanza: Hi, Jimena? How are you?
Jimena: Hello, Constanza! I’m fine.
Constanza: How’s your daughter?
Jimena: She’s good.
Constanza: Is she studying for school?
Jimena: No, she isn’t. She’s driving to the cinema now.
Constanza: That’s good! And is your boyfriend ok?
Jimena: Yes, he is.
Constanza: Is he working now?
Jimena: No, he isn’t. He is sleeping.
Constanza: I’m sure he’s very tired!
Use of English
Activity 2 Look at this photo. It’s a very nice day, so the man on the right,
Agustín, and the woman on the left, Mariana, aren’t watching TV.
They are sitting on a bench in the park. They are talking about their
problems. Agustín is crying because he is jobless. Where are their
children? What are they doing? Their daughter Belén is sleeping at
home. Belén’s brother, Miguel, is listening to music near his parents.
Activity 4 Lorena: Hi, Claudio! How are you?
Claudio: Hello, Lorena! I’m good. Where are you going?
Lorena: I’m going to my best friend’s house.
Claudio: And your family? Are they going with you?
Lorena: No, they aren’t. My son‘s sleeping at home now.
Claudio: Is Carlos watching him?
Lorena: No, he isn’t. He is working at the moment.
Claudio: And your parents? Are they walking in the park?
Lorena: No, they aren’t. They are driving their car. They’re going to
Buenos Aires.
Claudio: They are relaxing. That’s good! And is your brother going
with them?
Lorena: No, he isn’t.
Claudio: Why isn’t he going too?
Lorena: Because Julián is listening to music with his girlfriend now.
They are at a concert!
Practical section
Practise your sounds
Activity 1
1. We’re studying for a Mathematics test.
2. They’re watching TV in the living room.
3. He’s having a picnic with his friends.
4. We aren’t playing football at school.
5. My mother isn’t reading a magazine in the kitchen.Activity 2
1. - Are the women crying?
- No, they aren’t. They’re sleeping.
2. - What are the people doing?
- They’re running a marathon.
3. - Is the child on the right sleeping?
- No, he isn´t. He’s studying.
4. - Are you cleaning the house?
- Yes, I am.
5. - Are the children listening to music?
- No, they aren't. They are reading a book.
Listening comprehension
Activity 1 Eva: Hi, Agustín! How are you? What are you doing?
Agustín: Hello, Eva! I’m working at the restaurant now. What about
you?
Eva: It’s a nice sunny day, so I’m walking in the park. Is Marcelo
working with you?
Agustín: Yes, he is. Marcelo’s cleaning the tables now. Do you want
to talk to him?
Eva: No, it’s OK. How is your sister doing?
Agustín: She’s fine. She’s riding her bike in the park too. She is
having a great time.
Eva: That’s good! Well, see you later, Agustín.
Agustín: Have a nice day!
Activity 2 Rodrigo: Hi, Carlos! How are you?
Carlos: Hello, Rodrigo! I can’t complain. Are you playing football
now?
Rodrigo: No, I’m not. I’m watching TV at home. What are you
doing?
Carlos: I’m cooking dinner.
Rodrigo: Is your sister studying for the test?
Carlos: No, she isn’t. She’s reading a magazine. Are your parents
working?
Rodrigo: Yes, they are. They’re very tired these days.
Carlos: Is your brother helping them?
Rodrigo: No, he isn’t. He’s driving to school now.
Carlos: Are you going to the park today?
Rodrigo: Yes, I am.
Carlos: Ok, see you there!
Rodrigo: Bye!
Activity 3 Paola: Hi, Jimena! What’s the problem? Are you crying?
Jimena: Hello, Paola. Yes, I am!
Paola: Oh, why are you crying?
Jimena: Because Juan isn’t at home or at work. I don’t know where
he is!
Paola: Don’t be sad. He’s probably sleeping. He’s always tired.
Jimena: No, he isn’t!
Paola: Mmm… Maybe he’s helping his mum, cleaning the house
with her. Call her!
Jimena: Yes, I can do that. Thank you, Pao!
Paola: Goodbye, Jime!
Activity 4 Luisa: Hey, Vani, look at this photo. They’re my new friends, Andrés
and María.
Vani: Are they listening to music?
Luisa: No, they aren’t.
Vani: What are they doing?
Luisa: They’re cleaning the house.
Vani: Are they alone?
Luisa: No, they aren’t.
Vani: Who’s with them?
Luisa: Carlos, their father, is there, but he’s sleeping.
Vani: And what about their mother?
Luisa: She’s writing a letter to a friend.
Vani: They are very nice people!
Luisa: Yes, they are!
★Module 6
Subtopic 1
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Fran: Hi, Lucy! How are you?
Lucy: Fine, but very tired.
Fran: Oh, why?
Lucy: My days are very busy. I get up at 7 in the morning, I brush
my teeth, I have breakfast and then I work. And what about you?
Fran: I get up and we have breakfast together with my family. Then I
study and I have lunch at home. Do you have lunch at work?
Lucy: Yes, I have lunch at work. But in the evening, we have dinner
at home with my children.
Fran: Ok, here’s my stop. See you tomorrow. Bye!
Lucy: Have a nice day! Bye!
Activity 2 get up
brush my teeth
work
study
have breakfast
have lunch
have dinner
Activity 4
1. I get up at 9:30.
2. I brush my teeth after breakfast.
3. I have lunch at home.
4. I work in the afternoon.
5. I have dinner with my mother.
Grammar
Activity 1 Interviewer: Can you describe a typical day of your life?
Marcos: Mmm… Let me think. In general, I get up early, at 7 am
and then I have breakfast. After that, I brush my teeth and I study all
morning. Then I work from 1 pm to 6 pm.
Interviewer: What do you do later?
Marcos: My family and I have dinner together and then we watch
TV.
Interviewer: Ok, thank you, Marcos.
Activity 2 I get up at 7 am.
I study all morning.
We have lunch at 1:30 pm.
You work early in the afternoon.
They work from 1 pm to 6 pm.
Subtopic 2
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Marina: Read this interview to Luis Pérez, the famous football
player. He talks about his healthy routine. It's interesting.
Paz: Let me see.
Interviewer: How do you keep a healthy routine?
Luis: In the morning, I get up early and I have a big breakfast. I go
to the gym and train. After that, I have vegetables and pasta for
lunch. In the afternoon I go for a run. In the evening I relax and have
dinner. Finally, at night I go to sleep early.
Interviewer: Mmm... And tell us: What’s your favourite…
Activity 2 morning
afternoon
evening
night
Activity 4
1. In the morning
2. In the afternoon
3. In the evening
4. At night
Use of English
Activity 2 My friends and I have a routine on Sundays. We get up at 9 in the
morning and at 9:30 we have breakfast in the club. After that, we
play football. At 12:30 pm, we have lunch together and then we go
home. In the afternoon I relax. I love Sundays!
Subtopic 3
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Vicky: Hi, Mia! How are you?
Mia: Hello, Vicky! I’m fine. And you?
Vicky: Um, well, I don’t like Mondays so I’m tired.
Mia: Ohh… On Mondays I don’t work so I don’t have a busy day. I
study with my sister in the afternoon, and then we watch TV. After
that, I have a bath. What about you?
Vicky: Well, on Mondays I work very early and I don’t have time for
lunch. The good thing is that I don’t cook. In the afternoon, I have a
shower. My parents cook and they watch TV. After that, we have
dinner together. I prefer Fridays. What’s your favourite day, Mia?
Mia: My favourite day is Saturday!
Activity 2 have a shower
have a bath
watch TV
cook
Activity 4 Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Grammar
Activity 1 Teacher: What’s your favourite day of the week? Yes, Liz.
Liz: My favourite day is Wednesday.
Teacher: Why?
Liz: Because I have lunch at my grandparents’ house. They prepare
pasta and I don’t cook.
Teacher: That’s good! What about you, Jano?
Jano: My favourite day is Friday, of course! I live with my girlfriend
and on Fridays we don’t work. We watch TV all day.
Teacher: I like Fridays too. And you, Leti?
Leti: My favourite day is Sunday. My sisters are at home on
Sundays. They don’t get up early, so we have lunch together.
Activity 2 I don’t cook at 7 am.
We don’t work.
They don’t get up early.
Use of English
Activity 4 Hi! I’m Luca Fernández. I play tennis every day. On a typical day, I
don’t get up late. I get up at 7 am and I don’t have breakfast. First, I
have a shower and then I have breakfast. I go to the club and I play
tennis. At 12 pm, I am at home. I live with some friends. I don’t cook.
They cook and we have lunch together. In the afternoon I watch TV.
Subtopic 4
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Mum: Can you stay home this weekend, Lali?
Lali: Oh, mum, you know that at the weekend I usually meet
friends!
Mum: Ok. What else do you usually do?
Lali: Well, in the afternoon we go shopping or we do exercise in the
park. And on Saturday nights we have dinner together and we see a
movie or we go dancing.
Mum: It sounds good, but don't forget that on Sundays we also
have lunch together.
Activity 2 see a movie
go dancing
meet friends
go shopping
do exercise
Use of English
Activity 3 Interviewer: Hi, Alan! Can you tell us about a typical weekend in
your life?
Alan: Hello! Yes! I live with my wife and my children. At the
weekend, we don’t get up early. We get up late and we don’t have
breakfast. We have lunch. After that, my wife and I do some
exercise. The children see a movie and they don’t study on
Saturdays. On Sundays, we go shopping and we watch TV. In the
evening we don’t cook. We buy food.
Subtopic 5
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Juli: Hi, Marian! How are you?
Marian: Hello, Juli. I’m not that good. I’m not sleeping well at night
lately. What do you usually do at night?
Juli: Mmm… I have dinner early in the evening, at about 7 pm.
Then I have a bath, and I listen to relaxing music. After that, I read a
book and I sleep. What about you? Do you stay up late?
Marian: Ohh, I see. In the evening I play videogames. Then I have
dinner at 10 pm. After that, I post pictures on Instagram and I chat
on the phone with my friends. Finally, I try to sleep but I can’t!
Activity 2 post pictures on Instagram
play video games
chat on the phoneread a book
listen to music
Activity 4 Rodri: What do you usually do at night, Male?
Male: I stay up very late. I don’t play video games or watch TV. I
read comic books. After that, I chat on my phone with friends or with
my brother. And finally I sleep. And you, Rodri?
Rodri: I don’t stay up late. I post some pictures on Instagram. I
listen to music. Then I have a shower and I sleep.
Grammar
Activity 1 Doctor: Ok, Gaby. Tell me, why are you here?
Gaby: I have terrible headaches and problems sleeping.
Doctor: Ok. Let me ask you some questions: Do you watch TV?
Gaby: Yes, I do. Every day.
Doctor: Do you play video games?
Gaby: Yes, I do. At night before sleeping.
Doctor: And do you chat on your phone or post pictures on social
networks?
Gaby: Yes, I do. I do that all day!
Doctor: Do you do exercise?
Gaby: No, I don't.
Doctor: Mmm... You live with your family... Do you cook?
Gaby: No, we don't. We buy food.
Doctor: Do your mum and dad do exercise?
Gaby: Yes, they do!
Doctor: Ok, then you can do exercise with your family and don't use
your phone so much.
Activity 2 - Do you watch TV?
Yes, I do.
- Do you play video games?
No, I don’t.
- Do you and your family cook?
No, we don’t.
- Do your mum and dad do exercise?
Yes, they do.
Subtopic 6
Vocabulary
Activity 1 What do people do in their free time?
An interviewer asked different people the same question: What do
you do in your free time?
In their free time, people don't clean the house or make the bed.
Some people study or do homework. The majority of people play
sports or go to the park. Other people go for a walk.
Activity 2 play sports
go for a walk
go to the park
clean the house
make my bed
do homework
Grammar
Activity 1 Interviewer: Do you have free time, Annie?
Annie: Yes, I do.
Interviewer: When do you have free time?
Annie: I usually have free time on Fridays afternoons.
Interviewer: And what do you do in your free time, Annie?
Annie: I always play sports.
Interviewer: Who do you play sports with?
Annie: I play sports with my friends.
Interviewer: Where do you play sports?
Annie: We play sports in the club.
Interviewer: Why do you always play sports?
Annie: Because it's healthy and fun.
Interviewer: Ok, thank you, Annie!
Activity 2 - When do you have free time?
I have free time on Monday evening.
- What do you do in your free time?
I play video games in my free time.
- Where do you play sports?
I play sports in the park.
- Who do you play football with?
I play with my friends.
- Why do you always play sports?
Because I like it.
Use of English
Activity 3 Jose: When do you have free time, Carl?
Carl: I'm free on Wednesdays.
Jose: And what do you usually do?
Carl: I get up late and I make my bed. Then I go to the park.
Jose: Who do you go to the park with?
Carl: I go with my girlfriend. And you, Jose?
Jose: Well, I don't have much free time…
Practical section
Practise your sounds
Activity 1
1. I get up early and then I brush my teeth.
2. They have a bath in the morning.
3. You don’t have breakfast at the weekend.
4. They watch TV in the evening.
5. We study on Wednesdays and on Thursdays.
Activity 2
1. - What do you do in your free time?
- I listen to music in my free time.
2. - When do your friends go shopping?
- My friends go shopping at the weekend.
3. - Do your brothers play video games?
- No, they don’t.
4. - Do you do exercise every day?
- Yes, I do.
5. - Why do you do exercise?
- Because it’s healthy.
Listening comprehension
Activity 1 Mili: Mmm, on a Sunday morning I get up early. I don't brush my
teeth first. I have breakfast and then I go for a walk.
Tino: I get up very late. I don't have breakfast. I have a bath, and
after that I play video games and I have lunch.
Julián: I get up at 9 am and I clean the house. My brothers and I go
shopping and then we have lunch together.
Activity 2 Interviewer: Hello, Gaby. We know that you keep a healthy lifestyle.
We want to know some details. Do you get up early?
Tennis player: Yes, I do. But I don't get up early at the weekend.
Interviewer: Do you cook lunch or dinner?
Tennis player: I usually cook lunch. And I live with my parents.
They cook dinner.
Interviewer: When do you do exercise?
Tennis player: In the morning we go to the park with my parents.
They go for a walk and I do exercise.
Interviewer: Where do you play sports?
Tennis player: I play sports in the club.
Activity 3 Radio presenter: Hi, there! We want to know how much you use
your screens. Can you answer some questions?
Teen 1: Hello! Yes, of course.
Radio presenter: Ok, so do you use screens?
Teen 2: Yes, we do. We use them a lot!
Radio presenter: What do you do with your screens?
Teen 1: I play video games.
Teen 2: I post pictures on Instagram and I chat on the phone.
Teen 3: I chat on the phone too!
Radio presenter: And who do you use your screens with?
Teen 3: Alone or with friends.
Radio presenter: When do you mostly use them?
Teen 1: At night.
Teen 2: Or in the afternoon or evening.
Radio presenter: Where do you use your phone?
Teen 3: At home.
Teen 1: And at school too!
Radio presenter: Do you think that too much screen time is
healthy?
Teen 2: Not much, but I can’t help it.
Radio presenter: Ok guys, thank you for your time!
Activity 4 Hello! I’m Trudy. I’m an influencer. A lot of people say I don’t work,
but I work hard. Every day, I get up very early. In the morning, I have
breakfast, I go shopping, and then I post some pictures on
Instagram.
After that, I usually have lunch in a restaurant or a bar and I post
some more pictures on Instagram. In the afternoon, I do some
exercise and I go for a walk with friends. And I post some more
pictures on Instagram. In the evening, we have dinner with friends or
family. And, of course, I post pictures on Instagram.
At night, I sometimes go dancing. Other nights, I see movies or listen
to music at home. And yes, I post some pictures on Instagram too! I
go to bed late and I sleep, and then I don’t post pictures on
Instagram.
★Module 7
Subtopic 1
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Lucas: Hi, Abril! Do you want to see a movie?
Abril: Sorry… I can’t. I work today, and then I meet friends. Today is
Friday, and I always meet my friends on Fridays. What about
tomorrow?
Lucas: On Saturdays I do the shopping and the washing at home.
Maybe we can meet after that!
Activity 2 - like
- work
- meet friends
- do the shopping
- see a movie
- do the washing
Grammar
Activity 1 Lisandro: I have a problem, Karen.
Karen: What’s the matter, Lis?
Lisandro: Nora, my girlfriend, wants to see a movie.
Karen: So? What’s the problem?
Lisandro: She likes comedies and I don’t.
Karen: Well… There is a great comedy movie with Brad Pitt that
you’ll love.
Lisandro: Also, today is Friday, and she works late today.
Karen: Mmm…. What about tomorrow?
Lisandro: On Saturdays, she meets her friends, and then she does
the washing at home.
Karen: Well, you can do the washing and then go to the cinema
tomorrow!
Activity 2 Lisa likes comedies.
Carlos works from Monday to Friday.
The table costs $340.
Compare:
I see a movie every Saturday. She sees a movie every
Saturday.
You meet your friends on
Friday.
He meets his friends on Friday.
The children like burgers. My dog likes burgers.
Use of English
Activity 3 This is Melissa’s routine on Saturdays. She gets up at 8 am and has
breakfast. Then she works from 9 am to 4 pm. After that, she does
the washing of the week and cooks dinner. She has dinner and sees
a movie. At 10 pm she meets her friends. They have a lot of fun!
Subtopic 2
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Ignacio: Do you cook vegetables at home?
Federico: My son doesn’t like vegetables, so I don’t cook them very
often. He has lunch at school, and that can be a problem.
Ignacio: Really? My child doesn’t eat meat. He is a vegetarian. So I
live in a house and I have my own vegetable patch.
Federico: They are very different!
Activity 2 take a nap
cook
have lunch
watch TV
do the homework
live in a house/flat
Grammar
Activity1 Marcos: Is that Juan?
Griselda: Mmm… I don’t think so. He doesn’t live here. He lives in
another province.
Marcos: Does he study or work? I don’t remember.
Griselda: He doesn’t study anymore. He works as a doctor in a
hospital.
Marcos: Wow! That’s great! Is he still dating Caro?
Griselda: No, Caro doesn’t live in Argentina anymore.
Activity 2 Juan doesn’t live in Córdoba. He lives in Misiones.
My dog doesn’t run fast.
Estela doesn’t like horror movies. She likes comedies.
Activity 3 Jonathan: My girlfriend and I don’t go to the cinema together. She
doesn’t like comedies and I love them.
Alina: Well, my boyfriend doesn’t watch movies. He prefers reading
books.
Jonathan: What does he read?
Alina: He reads mystery novels, but he doesn’t read Sherlock
Holmes. He likes Hercule Poirot. Does your girlfriend like mystery
movies?
Jonathan: She likes horror movies, but she doesn’t see them at the
cinema. She is a bit afraid.
Alina: I agree with her!
Subtopic 3
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Mark: Does Kim like doing exercise?
Sam: Yes, she does! She gets up early and goes to the gym. Then
she rides her bike, and in the afternoon she walks her dog.
Mark: Wow! She’s really active! My girlfriend reads a book in her
free time.
Sam: Me too! I’m such a couch potato! I watch TV all the time.
Activity 2 read a book
surf the net
walk the dog
play the guitar
ride a bike
Grammar
Activity 1 Guadalupe: This is my new boyfriend. Isn’t he handsome?
Mateo: He looks nice! Does he study?
Guadalupe: Yes, he does. He is a student at university.
Mateo: Nice! Does he work?
Guadalupe: No, he doesn’t. He only studies.
Mateo: Does he like music?
Guadalupe: Yes, he does! He plays the guitar in his free time.
Activity 2
- Does María like football?
Yes, she does.
- Does Carlos ride a bike?
No, he doesn’t.
- Does your dog eat vegetables?
Yes, it does.
Subtopic 4
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Tomás: Where is Cami, Marcos?
Marcos: She is at the club. She often plays football on
Wednesdays.
Tomás: That’s nice! Does she go to the gym?
Marcos: Yes! She always goes on Mondays and Thursdays.
What about Sami?
Tomás: Sami never goes to the gym. She doesn’t like it. She
hardly ever walks to university. She usually takes the bus.
Marcos: She lives very near her university!
Tomás: I know. She hates exercise!
Activity 2 always
usually
often
sometimes
hardly ever
never
Grammar
Activity 1 Tania: This is Eric. Isn’t he handsome?
Juana: Yes, he is! Where does he live?
Tania: He lives here, in Santa Fe city.
Camila: Nice! What does he do for a living?
Tania: He is a teacher at a secondary school.
Juana: Mmm… What does he teach?
Tania: He teaches Economics. He is very good with numbers.
Camila: How often do you meet?
Tania: Very often! We meet every weekend.
Camila: That’s nice!
Activity 2
- Does he live in Santa Fe?
Yes, he does.
- “Wh-” words:
What?
When?
Which?
Where?
Why?
Who?
How often?
What time?
- Where does Eric live?
He lives in Santa Fe.
- What does he teach?
He teaches Economics.
- How often does he go to the gym?
He usually goes to the gym.
Subtopic 5
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Erika: So tell me, Sol: Shall we do something together this
weekend?
Solange: Nice idea, Eri! John works every Saturday until 6 pm.
Then he goes shopping for the food of the week.
Erika: Ok, and what about in the evening?
Solange: Mmm… He usually meets his friends in the evening. They
go to the pub.
Erika: What about Sunday at midday then?
Solange: Sunday is great! He usually walks the dog in the morning,
but then we are free.
Erika: Perfect! See you then!
Activity 5 This is Gastón. His Saturdays are very busy. First, he gets up and
has breakfast. Then he does the washing of the week: He has many
clothes to wash!
Next he rides his bike around the city. After that, he works in his
office. Then he takes a nap because he is generally very tired. In the
late afternoon, he meets his friends and then he gets back home.
Grammar
Activity 1 John: So… I have a new girlfriend.
Sophie: Great news, Johnnie! Tell us about her! What does she do?
John: She is a secretary.
Paul: Nice! Does she live in this city?
John: Yes, she does.
Sophie: Mmm… Does she live alone?
John: No, she doesn’t. She lives with her brother.
Paul: How often do you meet?
John: Every day! We work in the same office.
Sophie: That’s great!
Activity 3 Marie: So, what do you think about Josh?
Adam: I like him and his CV. Where does he live?
Marie: He lives in Ontario, Canada.
Peter: That’s a bit far. Does he have a car?
Marie: Mmm… No, he doesn’t. He usually takes the bus.
Adam: That’s ok. Does he have a family?
Marie: Yes, he does. He has a wife and a daughter.
Peter: Alright. Why does he want to change his job?
Marie: Because he is tired.
Activity 4 Conversation 1
Antonella: What does Juan do?
Viviana: He is a doctor.
Antonella: Where does he work?
Viviana: He works at the local hospital.
Conversation 2
Martha: Hi, Paul! Where is Anna?
Paul: It is Wednesday, and she always does the shopping on
Wednesday.
Martha: Does she take a nap too?
Paul: No, she doesn’t.
Martha: Really? And does she also do the washing?
Paul: No, she doesn't. I do the washing at home.
Conversation 3
Nadia: Tell me about your dad, Kyra. What does he do in his free
time? Does he cook?
Kyra: Mmm… No, he doesn’t. My mum cooks at home.
Nadia: Ok, does he read a book in his free time?
Kyra: No, he doesn’t like reading.
Nadia: Does he walk your dog?
Kyra: Yes, he does! He loves animals!
Subtopic 6
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Teacher: So, if you heat water at 100° C, it boils. Then, you can add
the spaghetti to cook. Be careful! Don’t touch the pot! It is hot and if
you touch it, it can burn your hand!
Activity 2 - boil
- heat
- burn
- freeze
- break
Grammar
Activity 1 Cecilia: Who is this, Marcus?
Marcus: This is my grandad. He is the best.
Cecilia: He looks so young! Does he work in an office?
Marcus: Yes, he does. He has his own business.
Cecilia: Wow! Does he have free time?
Marcus: Yes, he does. He usually goes to the gym and watches a
movie.
Cecilia: Does he do some housework?
Marcus: Mmm… He does the shopping and sometimes he does the
washing too.
Cecilia: Nice!
Activity 2 Stephen studies Economy at university. He doesn’t study Marketing.
Lara goes to the cinema every Saturday. She doesn’t go to the park.
Carla is a car mechanic. She fixes cars. She doesn’t fix bikes.
watch - watches
kiss - kisses
brush - brushes
fix - fixes
go - goes
do - does
cry - cries
study - studies
have - has
Use of English
Activity 4 Kevin: So, Joe, what does Kelly do at home?
Joe: She does the shopping and the washing every Monday and
Thursday. And Jemma?
Kevin: Jemma doesn’t cook because she burns everything. She
forgets about the food!
Joe: No, that’s terrible! Do you cook then?
Kevin: Yes, Jemma watches me when I cook.
Joe: I see.
Kevin: But then she cleans and I watch some TV.
Joe: That’s great!
Practical section
Practise your sounds
Activity 1
1. Joe does his homework in the evening.
2. Dan watches TV in the afternoon. He doesn't watch
comedies.
3. My brother does the shopping at the local supermarket.
4. Sandra works in a hospital. She is a secretary.
5. María lives in Buenos Aires. She loves that city.
Activity 2
1. - Where does he live?
- He lives in Catamarca.
2. - How often does he watch TV?
- He usually watches TV.
3. Carla hardly ever does the washing on Saturday.
4. - Does Grace like rock music?
- Yes, she does.
5. - Does he walk his dog in the park?
- No, he doesn't.
Listening comprehension
Activity 1 Joe: Hi, Noe! Is that your brother?
Noe: Hi, Joe! Yes, he is!
Joe: Wow! He is very big now! Is he studying?
Noe: Yes, he is. He always studies at 5 pm. Then he meets his
friends and rides his bike.
Joe: A typical teenager. Does he play video games?
Noe: No, he doesn't. He is on the computer, but he surfs the net. He
sees videos of his favourite artist, Bruno Mars.
Joe: He is great. Does your brother sing or dance to Bruno Mars?
Noe: No, he doesn't.But he plays the guitar in his free time. He can
play really well!
Joe: Awesome!
Noe: What about your sister, Cande?
Joe: Cande loves dancing. She dances to Bruno Mars' songs all the
time!
Noe: He has great songs to dance to!
Activity 2 Podcast presenter: Hello, everyone! Welcome to a new podcast
about people’s routines! This episode, we have three people from
different parts of South America: Argentina, Chile and Uruguay.
We’re asking them: What do your parents do on Saturday? Let’s see
their answers!
Manuel: Hi! I’m Manuel, from Chile. My mother gets up early in the
morning. She works at a hotel in the Atacama desert. She’s a chef.
She does the shopping, and then she prepares food for the tourists.
She doesn’t cook at home.
Lorena: Hi! I’m Lorena. I’m from Mendoza, Argentina. My dad,
Juan, loves sports. He goes to the gym and he rides his bike in the
mountains. My mother, Lisa, does the laundry at home and tidies up
the house. She likes watching TV too.
Samuel: Hello there! I’m Samuel. I’m Uruguayan. My mother Silvia
doesn’t work on Saturdays. She relaxes. She watches TV: She likes
Mexican dramas! I don’t, but she says they’re exciting. She
sometimes reads a book too.
Podcast presenter: That was really interesting! Thank you for your
participation in the podcast!
Activity 3 Sarah: Diego! My cousin Lara likes you. Do you want her phone
number?
Diego: Mmm… Maybe. Tell me about her. What does she do?
Sarah: She studies Marketing at university.
Diego: Interesting… What does she do in her free time?
Sarah: She watches movies. She loves comedies, but she doesn’t
like suspense movies.
Diego: Oh… I love suspense movies… Sherlock Holmes is my
favourite movie.
Sarah: I know… But she likes reading! You love reading.
Diego: That’s true. What kind of books does she read?
Sarah: She reads in Spanish. Her favourite writer is Isabel Allende.
Diego: Isabel Allende… I don’t know her.
Sarah: I can give you her book Evaluna so you read it and see if
you like it.
Diego: That’s great!
Activity 4 Tom: So, Cathy, who is that man with your mother?
Cathy: Hi, Tom! It’s Carlos, my mum’s new boyfriend.
Tom: Wow! Nice! Tell me about him! What does he do?
Cathy: He’s an electrician. He works from Monday to Saturday. He
also works at my mum’s school, as an electrician too.
Tom: That’s a lot! What does he do in his free time?
Cathy: He walks a lot. He walks our dog, Tito. He also watches
some movies on Netflix.
Tom: Nice! Does he like comedies?
Cathy: No, he doesn’t. My mum loves comedies, but he likes horror
movies. Sometimes we go to the cinema together.
Tom: That’s great! Does he live in your house?
Cathy: No, he doesn’t. He lives in a flat. Mum and I live together in
our house.
Tom: Nice. They look happy!
Cathy: They are! Thank you!
★Module 8
Subtopic 1
Vocabulary
Activity 1 Ramiro: Hello! I’m Ramiro.
Lorena: Hi! I’m Lorena.
Ramiro: Nice to meet you!
Lorena: Nice to meet you too.
Ramiro: Sorry, what is your name again?
Lorena: I’m Lorena Bernardi.
Ramiro: How are you, Lorena?
Lorena: I’m fine. Thanks!
Ramiro: What’s your job?
Lorena: I’m a secretary.
Ramiro: How old are you?
Lorena: I’m 26.
Ramiro: I’m 26 too!
Lorena: Where are you from?
Ramiro: I’m from Buenos Aires. Are you from Córdoba?
Lorena: No, I am not. I’m from Mendoza.
Ramiro: That’s neat! See you later, Lorena.
Lorena: Goodbye!
Use of English
Activity 3 Rosa: Hello! I’m Rosa.
Moira: Hi, Rosa. I‘m Moira. Nice to meet you!
Rosa: Nice to meet you too. Where are you from?
Moira: I’m from London.
Rosa: Wow! How old are you?
Moira: I’m 28 years old.
Rosa: Are you a student?
Moira: No, I’m not.
Rosa: What’s your job?
Moira: I’m a teacher.
Rosa: Oh, sorry! You’re very young!
Moira: Thanks! Well, see you later, Rosa.
Rosa: Goodbye!
Subtopic 2
Vocabulary
Activity 4
1. twenty-four
2. twelve
3. nineteen
4. eight
5. ninety-nine
6. sixteen
Use of English
Activity 4 MY BEST FRIEND
Rocío is my best friend. She is from Argentina. She is 24 years
old. She can play the guitar and sing. But she can’t dance.
She is a chef and we can have a picnic in the park. We are
cashiers at a café in the city centre. We get along very well.
She’s funny and a great friend. We are into sports. We can
swim and we can ride bikes, but we can’t drive a car.
Subtopic 3
Use of English
Activity 4 Tomás: Hi, Lorena! Look! This is a photo of my mother and my
father.
Lorena: Wow! They’re handsome! Is your dad tall?
Tomás: Yes, he is. He’s taller than my mother. He can run and
ride a bike.
Lorena: He’s very athletic! What can your mum do?
Tomás: She’s great! She can play the guitar and she can draw.
Lorena: She is more creative than your father. Is your father a
doctor?
Tomás: No, he isn´t. My father’s a pilot.
Subtopic 4
Use of English
Activity 4 Paola: Hello, Ramiro! How are you?
Ramiro: Hi! I’m fine. Where do you live, Paola?
Paola: I live in the countryside. My house is comfortable.
Ramiro: My house is small. There is one room.
Paola: Is there a bathroom?
Ramiro: Yes, there is. Are you watching TV now?
Paola: No, I’m cleaning the house. There are four bedrooms.
There is a kitchen, and there are three bathrooms.
Ramiro: Wow! That’s a lot! I‘m not cleaning but I’m cooking.
Paola: Is there a kitchen in your house?
Ramiro: Yes, there is. There are two chairs and a table too. Is
your kitchen big?
Paola: Yes, it is. Now I’m cleaning it.
Ramiro: Ok! Good luck!
Subtopic 5
Use of English
Activity 4 Flavia: Good morning, Lautaro!
Lautaro: Hi, Flavia! What do you do in the morning?
Flavia: I get up and brush my teeth.
Lautaro: Do you study in the morning?
Flavia: No, I don’t. In the morning, I have breakfast.
Lautaro: Do you and Fabio work in the afternoon?
Flavia: No, we don’t work. We study together.
Lautaro: Does Fabio watch TV?
Flavia: Yes, he does! He watches TV in the evening.
Subtopic 6
Vocabulary
Activity 4
1. The movie “Titanic” has got eleven awards.
2. The football team has got two trophies.
3. There are twenty-three medals in my bedroom.
4. The singer has got seventeen music awards.
5. There are ninety medals for the athletes.
6. There is one Football World Cup.
Use of English
Activity 4 Interviewer: Hello, Robin! Nice to meet you! How are you?
Robin: Hello! I’m fine.
Interviewer: What do you do every morning?
Robin: I always get up at 8 am. I have breakfast, and then I run
in the park.
Interviewer: Do you live with your sister?
Robin: Yes, I do. I always run with her.
Interviewer: Does she sing too?
Robin: No, she doesn’t. She’s a teacher. She’s very intelligent.
She can speak many languages.
Interviewer: What do you do at night?
Robin: At night, we sometimes meet some friends, or we see a
movie in the cinema.
Interviewer: Is she taller than you?
Robin: Yes, she’s taller than me. She likes basketball.
Interviewer: Wow! Can she play basketball?
Robin: No, she can’t. We just watch it on TV.
Interviewer: Thanks, Robin! See you soon!
Robin: Bye!
Practical section
Practise your sounds
Activity 1
1. - Hello! How are you?
- I’m good! Thanks! And you?
2. - Are you an employee?
- No, I’m not. I’m a chef.
3. - What can your sister do?
- Well, she can’t sing, but she can dance very well.
4. - Who is that woman?
- She’s Tom’s mother.
5. - How old are you cousins?
- They’re thirteen years old.
Activity 2
1. - Is there a theatre in your city?
- No, there isn’t. But there are two excellent museums.
2. - Does your dad get up at six on Sundays?
- Yes, he does. He works on Sunday morning.
3. - How often does your grandmother take the bus?
- She hardly ever takes the bus.
4. - Do you usually visit friends?
- Yes, we do. We’re visiting friends right now.
5. - Who is the tallest person in your family?
- My aunt. She’s taller than me.
Listening comprehension
Activity 1 Receptionist: Welcome to WOW Hotel. How are you?
Roberto: Nice to meet you. I’m fine.
Receptionist: What’s your name?
Roberto: I’m Roberto.
Receptionist: How old are you?
Roberto: I’m twenty-seven years old.
Receptionist: Where are you from?
Roberto: I’m