Present Simple and Present Continuous

- Habits: Present simple: I drink water. She drinks coffee. We drink every morning.

- Now: Present Continuous: I am drinking water. She is drinking coffee. We are drinking.

I usually get home at ten oclock. (Adverb +Verb)

I am sometimes late. ( BE + Adverb)

She hardly ever plays chess. (Adverb +Verb)

He is often hungry at night. ( BE + Adverb)

We never smoke. (Adverb +Verb)

I am always happy. ( BE + Adverb)

We are learning verbs and adverbs.

We are doing exercises.

I sometimes make mistakes. 

The teacher always corrects me.

We are paying attention now.

Examples: 

We start our classes at half past eight.

My cat is probably sleeping at the moment.

Babies usually cry when they are hungry.

It´s not raining.

I normally walk to school.

They clean our class everyday.

My phone isn´t ringing.

What do you do in the evenings? I usually watch TV.

Where are you going this afternoon? I´m going to the gym.

We don´t eat pizza because we don´t like it. 

We aren´t eating pizza because it isn´t our favourite food.

He isn´t drinking coffee because it isn´t breakfast time.

I don´t go to the supermarket everyday. I never go to the supermarket.

At night my friend doesn´t call me, so I´m not talking with him.

My phone doesn´t work well because it isn´t new / it is old.

 She never goes to the beach because she prefers the mountains.

Charlotte usually helps in the kitchen, she is helping now.

Does Susie like this song? Yes, she likes this song.

The kids are playing in the garden.

My father is preparing breakfast now, he prepares breakfast everyday.

They don´t do their homework regularly.

I water the plants everyday / He waters the plants everyday.

Do you usually drink tea? Yes, I do / No, I don´t.

DAILY ROUTINES:

I wake up at 7 o´clock in the morning.

I relax for a while.

I check my mobile phone.

I get up.

I stretch and go to the toilet.

I have a shower 

I get dressed.

I have breakfast.

I make my bed and do the dishes.

I pack my things and I leave home.

Sometimes I lock the door.

I walk to the station and take the underground.

Comparatives and superlatives:

Adjective	Comparative	Superlative
Slow	Slower than	The slowest
Good	Better than	The best
Bad	Worse than	The worst
Lazy	Lazier than	The laziest
Enthusiastic	More enthusiastic than	The most enthusiastic
Big	Bigger than	The biggest
Heavy	Heavier than	The heaviest

Equal: as good as, as tall as, as important as...

Examples:

1. I am taller / shorter than my sister. I am (not) the tallest in my family. I am (not) as tall as my brother.

2. My mum´s hair is longer than mine. I´ve got the longest hair in my family. Dani´s hair is as long as Dylan´s.

3. My eyes are bigger than my cat´s. My sister hasn´t got the biggest eyes in my family. My eyes are as big as my brother´s.

4. I am friendly. Carlos is friendlier/more friendly than me. Honey is the friendliest person in class. Iván is as friendly as Carlos.

Interrogative particles

- What? - What are you doing? I am studying.

- Which? - Which is your book? This one is mine.

- Where? - Where do you live? I live in Madrid.

- When? - When is your birthday? It is in July.

- Why? - Why do you come to school? Because I study here and I want to learn.

- Who? - Who is your favourite singer? Julio Iglesias is my favourite singer.

- Whose? - Whose book is this? It is mine, it is my book.

- How? - How are you? I´m fine, thanks!!

- How much? - How much is it? It is 6 euros.

- How many? - How many friends have you got? I have got many friends!

- How often? - How often do you swim? I only swim in Summer.

        Every week / Never / Sometimes / Usually / From time to time / Always...

            Once a month / Twice a year / Three times a day...

- How long? - How long is the English lesson? It´s 55 minutes long.

- How far? - How far is your home from school? It is 3 kilometres away.

- How late? - How late were you today to school? I was 20 minutes late to school.

Learn:

https://www.scribbr.com/nouns-and-pronouns/interrogative-pronouns/

Practice:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x_4AjSwTXdc

YES / NO questions (DO / HAVE / BE / CAN)

- Do you like pets? Yes, I do / No, I don´t

- Does your teacher speak English? Yes, he does / No, he doesn´t

- Did you go to Perú last Summer? Yes, I did / No, I didn´t

- Have you got a telephone? Yes, I have / No, I haven´t

- Has your father ever been to Portugal? Yes, he has / No, he hasn´t

- Had you drunk water before you went home? Yes, I had / no, I hadn´t

- Is your father at home? Yes, he is / No, he isn´t

- Am I boring? Yes, you are / No, you aren´t

- Are they listening to me? Yes, they are / No, they aren´t

- Was it raining this morning? Yes, it was / No, it wasn´t

- Were they in the park yesterday? Yes, they were / No, they weren´t

- Can you swim? Yes, I can / No, I can´t

- Can he come? Yes, he can / No, he can´t

- Could he get the train? Yes, he could / No, he couldn´t

An interview:

Who would you like to interview?

peers, celebrities, someone you could hire for a post, someone with a different opinion, someone special, a leader, a survivor, a worker, someone with the job I like, a singer, a past hero...

What would you ask them?

- What message do you think people get from your work?

- Do you think that AI could replace human production?

- What was your experience like? What´s the outcome of your learning?

- What are the requirements to get to your post?

-What has been the most memorable moment in your career?

- Do you have any regrets from the time spent here?

- Would you change something in your life?

- What do you expect the society to be like in 2000 years?

- Do you think wars are necessary?

- Are you happy with what you have done?

- What do you think is the most inspiring thing about your job?

- What was your childhood like?

- How do you manage or work under stressful situations?

- Tell me something you think people don´t usually appreciate from your work.

- How do you justify your acts when people blame you?

- Describe yourself in three words!

What would you like to be asked?

- What are your expectations?

- What are your prospects for the future?

- Do you like working in teams?

- What are your personal projects?

- Why do you think you can fit in this place?

- What makes you different?

- If you saw someone stealing at work, what would you do?

- What is your priority in life?

- What could bother you at work?

- Why do you think you should be hired by our company?

Adjectives used to describe jobs and workers:

Challenging: that tests your ability or skill as it is difficult.

"This school year is challenging for us"

Stressful: full of tension.

"Having to study for the exams is sometimes stressful"

Rewarding: worthwhile, affording satisfaction.

"The end of the school day is very rewarding as we go home”

Demanding: that requires a big effort.

“Getting up early is a demanding task”

Permanent: long lasting, lasting forever.

“Tattoos are permanent”

Boring: dull, not amusing.

“Long films can be very boring”

Helpful: useful, convenient, beneficial.

“Having experience is helpful to find a good job”

Monotonous: lacking of variety, always following the same pattern.

“Some lessons can be monotonous”

Underpaid: not well rewarded.

“Cooks at McDonald´s are underpaid”

Well-paid: getting a good amount of money.

“Football players are very well-paid”

Part-time: less than a full schedule. Not full-time.

“I only work part-time for 20 hours”

Customer-facing: meeting the public.

“Clerks have a customer-facing job”

Mind-numbing: extremely uninspiring.

“I think working in an office is mind-numbing”

Time-consuming: that wastes a lot of your time.

“Relationships are time-consuming”

Dead-end: without prospects.

“Cleaners usually think that they have a dead-end job”

Hardworking: someone who works a lot.

"He promoted because he is a hardworking person"

Honest: sincere and honorable.

"My dad is very honest with everything"

Rude: impolite, rough.

"Sometimes footballers are very rude to others"

Skilled: someone who shows ability.

"Surgeons are skilled doctors"

Accurate: precise, with no mistake.

"Soldiers need to be accurate"

Persistent: lasting for a long time.

"Lawyers must be persistent"

Shy: timid.

"Our new partner is very shy, he doesn´t talk much"

Enthusiastic: someone interested and involved.

"María is a very enthusiastic teacher"

Lazy: unwilling to work.

"I am very lazy in the morning"

Punctual: always on time.

"We are never punctual for class, we are always late"

Scruffy: untidy, wearing worn clothes.

"Painters usually wear scruffy clothes"

Qualified: having good knowledge of something.

"University students have to be qualified"

Slow: not any fast.

"We must work slow to do things well"

Trustworthy: reliable, deserving confidence.

"I leave her a copy of my keys because she is trustworthy"

Outgoing: friendly, sociable, responsive.

"My friend loves meeting new people, he is very outgoing"

Opposites:

Part-time / Full-time

Well-paid / Underpaid

Permanent / Temporary

Boring / Interesting (funny, exciting)

Demanding / Simple (Easy)

Stressful / Achievable (Peaceful, Comfortable)

Mind-numbing (Tiresome) / Engaging (Interesting, Involving)

Rewarding / Disappointing (Demoralizing)

Helpful / Useless (Ineffective)

hardworking / lazy

honest / dishonest

rude / polite

skilled / inexpert

accurate / inaccurate

enthusiastic / indifferent

punctual / late

qualified / unskilled

slow / fast

trustworthy / unreliable

Pairs:

I am interested in electricity, I think it is interesting.

He is tired of that tiring job.

This class is boring, so I´m bored.

Cinema is entertaining, I am always entertained when I watch a movie.

Find synonyms and opposites here:

https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus

Jobs and adjectives:

Well-paid: Policeman, Surgeon.

Boring: Accountant, Security guard.

Stressful: Waiter, doctor.

Rewarding: electrician, lawyer.

Customer-facing: clerk, janitor.

Demanding: Architect, truck-driver.

Monotonous: Cleaner, factory worker.

Interesting: Biologist, video-games tester.

2nd ESO, Revision for the exam

 1. Revise the irregular verbs:

https://julioteacher.blogspot.com/2021/12/irregular-verbs.html

2. Revise the adverbs of frequency:

https://julioteacher.blogspot.com/2010/10/frequency-adverbs.html

3. Revise the use of the present perfect:

https://es.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/Present_perfect/Present_perfect_simple_em143476nz

4. Revise names of places and activities (verbs) you can do there:

Pages 72 and 73 of your Student´s book, Page 50 of your workbook.

https://english-at-home.com/free-time/

5. Revise the vocabulary of rooms, furniture and materials:

Pages 60 and 61 of your  Student´s book.

https://www.liveworksheets.com/worksheets/en/English_as_a_Second_Language_(ESL)/

6. Revise the use of will and might for future and predictions.

Page 64 of your Student´s book.

https://julioteacher.blogspot.com/2017/03/modal-verbs.html

https://learnenglishkids.britishcouncil.org/grammar-vocabulary/grammar-practice/will-future-predictions

7. Revise the Zero and First Conditionals:

Page 66 of your Student´s book.

https://julioteacher.blogspot.com/2022/01/conditionals-and-future.html

https://julioteacher.blogspot.com/2015/03/conditionals.html

8. Practice answering questions with auxiliar verbs:

https://learnenglishteam.blogspot.com/2015/01/question-words-what-who-when-where-why.html

9. Revise the use of FOR and SINCE.

https://www.englishclub.com/grammar/verbs-m_for-since.php

10. Practice describing objects or places and dialogues in the future:

https://julioteacher.blogspot.com/2023/04/3rd-term-projects-2nd-of-eso.html

PRACTICE:

1 Revise the simple past and past perfect forms of these irregular verbs:

be ____________ , _____________ break ____________ , _____________

begin____________ , _____________ drive____________ , _____________

choose __________ , ____________ do __________ , ____________

fall___________ , ____________ grow___________ , ____________

come __________ , ____________ drink __________ , ____________

can___________ , ____________ buy___________ , ___________

eat __________ , ____________forget ___________ , _____________

go __________ , __________know ___________ , ____________

hung__________ , ____________put__________ , ___________

get___________ , ___________ride__________ , ____________

ring___________ , ____________ see__________ , ____________

2. Write sentences in the present perfect:

You / ever / go / to school / by train?_________________________________

She / ride / her bike / this morning.___________________________________

She / eat / some oranges.___________________________________________

We / not go / to England / this year.___________________________________

They / never / be / at the beach._____________________________________

Your parents / ever / take / you / to El Prado museum? __________________________

We / play football / many times / together. ___________________________________

She / slept / at my place / twice this year. ____________________________________

My parents / not / be / to many countries. __________________________________

Your dad / ever / help / you / with your homework / before/ ?__________________

3. Order these adverbs of frequency: often, sometimes , usually, always, never,

frequently, hardly ever, seldom occasionally:

0% ______________ , _____________ , _____________,______________ 100%

Write one sentence with them using different forms of “to be” and other verbs:

Examples: I am always happy / I always drink water.

_____________________________________________________________

4. Write at least three verbs related to these topic. Do NOT repeat verbs:

a) Famous people:_________________________________________________

b) A theme park: _________________________________________________

c) Sushi: ________________________________________________________

d) Football: ______________________________________________________

e) A blog: _______________________________________________________

f) Television: ____________________________________________________

g) Another continent: _____________________________________________

h) Music: ______________________________________________________

i) A youth hostel: ________________________________________________

j) Sleeping under the stars: ________________________________________

5. Write names of the furniture you can find in these rooms:

KITCHEN: ___________, _____________, _____________,_________

BATHROOM:___________, _____________, _____________,_________

BEDROOM:___________, _____________, _____________,_________

LIVING ROOM:___________, _____________, _____________,_________

SITTING ROOM:___________, _____________, _____________,_________

BALCONY:___________, _____________, _____________,_________

GARAGE:___________, _____________, _____________,_________

6. Write sentences using WILL , CAN, COULD, MAY, MIGHT giving a context:

_____________________________________________________________

Write (from most probable to the least) answers to this question using those modals:

“There is a party, are you coming?”

____________________________________________________________

7. Write ZERO Conditional sentences using this information :

If / we / heat / milk / it / burn._______________________________________________

If / you /not / come / I/ not / go._____________________________________________

If / I / not / study / I / not / pass._____________________________________________

I / help you / if / you / need me._____________________________________________

Write the same sentences in the FIRST Conditional:

a)__________________________________________________________

b)__________________________________________________________

c)__________________________________________________________

d)__________________________________________________________

8. Answer these questions:

How often do you come to school?_________________________________

Where does your grandma live? ___________________________________

Why are you happy? ____________________________________________

Which is your favourite subject?___________________________________

When do you usually meet your friends?____________________________

Where have you been on holidays? ________________________________

Who can help you with yor homework? ____________________________

What is your favourite sport? ____________________________________

Did you go to the beach jast Summer? _____________________________

9. Write a dialogue talking about the following Summer.

10. Describe your favourite toy / object. (80 WORDS)

ANSWERS:

1. Revise the simple past and past perfect forms of these irregular verbs:

be: was, were / been break; broke / broken begin; began, begun
drive: drove / driven choose: chose / chosen do: did / done

fall: fell / fallen grow:grew / grown come: came / come

drink: drank / drunk can: could / been able to, been allowed to

buy: bought / bought eat: ate / eaten forget: forgot / forgotten

go: went / gone know: knew / known hang: hung, hung

put: put, put get: got / got , gotten ride: rode / ridden

ring: rang , rung see: saw / seen jump: jumped / jumped

2. Write sentences in the present perfect:

You / ever / go / to school / by train?: Have you ever gone to school by train.

She / ride / her bike / this morning. : She has ridden her bike to school this morning.

She / eat / some oranges.: She has eaten some oranges.

We / not go / to England / this year.: We haven´t been / gone to England this year.

They / never / be / at the beach.: They´ve never been at/to/in the beach.

Your parents / ever / take / you / to El Prado?: Have they ever taken you to El Prado?

We / play football / many times / together.: We´ve played football may times together.

She / slept / at my place / twice this year.: She has slept at my place twice.

My parents / not / be / to many countries. They haven´t been to many countries yet.

Your dad / ever / help / you / before/ ?: Has he ever helped you before?

3. Order these adverbs of frequency: often, sometimes , usually, always, never, frequently, hardly ever, seldom, occasionally:

0% NEVER / SELDOM / HARDLY EVER / OCCASIONALLY/ SOMETIMES / OFTEN / FREQUENTLY / USUALLY / ALWAYS 100%

Write one sentence with them using different forms of “to be” and other verbs:

Examples: I am always happy / I always drink water. (These advers go before the verb, except for auxiliars, they go after them and the modal verbs too)

I have always been a happy person.

He never plays with me.

I can never give up.

I will often go to visit you.

We usually drink water and we have never drunk milk.

4. Write at least three verbs related to these topic. Do NOT repeat verbs:

a) Famous people: meet, talk, know, take a picture...

b) A theme park: scream, have fun, enjoy, pay, ride, run...

c) Sushi: eat, cook, prepare, buy...

d) Football: play, see, shout, kick, shoot...

e) A blog: type, write, learn, study, read...

f) Television: watch, change, waste time, dial, curse...

g) Another continent: travel, fly, visit, sightsee, drive...

h) Music: listen, learn, enjoy, create, compose...

i) A youth hostel: sleep, stay, share, book, live...

j) Sleeping under the stars: stare, have joy, talk, rest...

5. Write names of the furniture you can find in these rooms:

KITCHEN: microwave, fridge, dishwasher, oven, refrigerator, pantry, stove...

BATHROOM: basin, toilet, shower, bathtub, bidet, tiles, mirror...

BEDROOM: bed, pillows, sheets, blankets, wardrobe...

LIVING ROOM: TV, sofa, armchair, couch, table, lamp, paintings...

SITTING ROOM: chairs, a large table, forks, spoons, knifes, fruit bowl...

BALCONY: plants, ashtray, awning, stool...

GARAGE: bike, car, motorcycle, paraphernalia, junk...

6. Write sentences using WILL , CAN, COULD, MAY, MIGHT giving a context:

A I will go if you come.

B We can help you if you needed our help.

C We could go to the cinema, what do you think?

D May I go to the toilet, please?

E I don´t find it, it might be at home.

Write (from most probable to the least) answers to this question using those modals:

“There is a party, are you coming?”

A Yes, I will go.

B Yes, I can go.

C Yes, I could try.

D I may go, I´ll let you know.

E I might go, but I don´t think so… Sorry!

F Sorry, I can´t, it´s impossible to me.

7. Write ZERO Conditional sentences using this information :

If / we / heat / milk / it / burn. If we heat milk it burns.

If / you /not / come / I/ not / go. I you don´t come, I don´t go.

If / I / not / study / I / not / pass. If I don´t study, I don´t pass.

I / help you / if / you / need me. I help you if you need me.

Write the same sentences in the FIRST Conditional:

A If we heat milk it will burn.

B I you don´t come, I won´t go.

C If I don´t study, I won´t pass.

D I will help you if you need me.

8. Answer these questions:

How often do you come to school? I come here everyday!

Where does your grandma live? She lives in Malasaña.

Why are you happy? Because I will pass this exam!!

Which is your favourite subject? My favourite subject is English.

When do you usually meet your friends? I don´t often meet my friends.

Where have you been on holidays? I have been in Madrid.

Who can help you with yor homework? My mother can help me with my homework.

What is your favourite sport? My favourite sport is basketball.

Did you go to the beach last Summer? No, I didn´t. / Yes, I did.

Don´t forget the Term Projects: 

 a)   A dialogue using future forms:

WILL, BE GOING TO and PRESENT CONTINUOUS (AM / IS / ARE + V-ing)     

20 sentences 

Examples : https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/grammar-practice/general-grammar-practice/future-simple-tense-will/simple-future-tense-dialogues-willwont/111002

Send your audio or video to:    julioabadprofe@gmail.com  

b)   A personal description of a thing (anything!) 

200 words

Examples: https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/exams/speaking-exams/describe-photo-or-picture

You can send your works to:    julioabadprofe@gmail.com  

3rd Term Projects, 2nd of ESO

 a) 

A dialogue using future forms:

WILL, BE GOING TO and PRESENT CONTINUOUS (AM / IS / ARE + V-ing)     

20 sentences 

Examples : https://en.islcollective.com/english-esl-worksheets/grammar-practice/general-grammar-practice/future-simple-tense-will/simple-future-tense-dialogues-willwont/111002

Send your audio or video to:    julioabadprofe@gmail.com  

b) 

A personal description of a thing (anything!) 

200 words

Examples: https://learnenglishteens.britishcouncil.org/exams/speaking-exams/describe-photo-or-picture

You can send your works to:    julioabadprofe@gmail.com  

A letter of application

Dear Sir / Madam, / To whom it may concern,

1. Reason for writing.

2. Studies and experience.

3. Personal interests

4. Additional information

5. Concluding

Yours sincerely, / Yours faithfully,

Display: exhibition, shown.

Currently: at the present time.

Apply: to make an application for a job.

Set: (n.) collection of articles / the place where a theatre play takes action. (v.) to place in a particular condition.

In addition: as well, besides (idiom)

Supply: provide

Request: act of asking for something / what you are asked for

Willing: disposed, inclined, consenting.

Require: demand, need...

Hesitate: vacillate, have doubts about, be confused.

Further: additional, more extended / at a greater distance. 

Faithfully: sincerelly (being tru to one´s word)

Resume: CurriculumVitae in one single page.

Create your own cover letter here:

https://builder.zety.com/letter

I am writing to apply for the position of manager.

I am currently available.

In addition to my experience, I have an A driving licence.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require any further information.

I look forward to hearing from you.

Yours sincerely, / Yours faithfully, 

EXAMPLE:

NAME: Palomeras Student

DATE: April 21, 2023

RECIPIENT: ITC Global

SUBJECT: RE: Application for a post (Ref. 45)

 

GREETING:

To whom it may concern,

 

OPENER:

These last two years I have been studying Computer Related Vocational Training and I am searching for a job like the one you offer. I think I would be a good candidate.

 

BODY:

In these two years I have learned to mount and set a computer,upgrade it, solve common problems related to hardware and software.

Being patient, kind and committed to work in a team I believe I could be of help for your Company as a worker.

 

CALL TO ACTION:

Please review my enclosed CV and do not hesitate to contact me for any further information about my background and experience. I would like to have the chance to discuss in person all the details you may need to know and how I fit for the post.

I am eager to show how responsible and hard-working  I am at work. All along my training experience people have seen these skills.

 

CLOSER:

Thanks for taking me into consideration. Looking forward to hearing from you.

Yours faithfully,

                                                                   Palomeras Student

 ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

To Whom it may concern,

1- I write to you about the post in the IT department of your company.

2- I have already finished my Professional  Training studies on computing. I have learned a lot about this field. I also upgrade and take care of my own computer.

3- I would be interested in working at your Swiss branch because I am really into new countries and cultures.

4- I am a quiet, hard-working person. People say I am responsible and easy going.

5- I have also worked at LPO as part of my training. They were very happy with my performance. 

Thank you for your attention. I hope I make a good candidate for this position.

   

Yours faithfully,

                                            A.L.

Present Continuous

 

1.  We are watching TV now.

2.  A: Is your classmate studying?

         B: Yes he is.

3.  Steven is making dinner.

4.  A: Why are you laughing?

         B: Because I am reading a funny book.

5.  Those children are playing a game.

6.  It is / isn´t raining now.

7.  Are they eating lunch now? No, they aren´t.

8.  The birds are singing today.

9.  I am doing my homework right now.

10. He isn´t sleeping / He is not sleeping.

11.  My friend and I are talking.

12.   John is not / isn´t swimming at the beach.

-------------------------------------------------------

 

1.  My sister is watching TV.

2.  Susana is teaching English in class.

3.  I am waiting for the bus.

4.  My friends are playing tennis.

5.  It is sunny. It is not raining outside.

6.  The cat is eating its food.

7.  Her husband is working in the garden.

8.  I am not going to school today, I am sick.

9.  She is tired, so she´s sleeping.

10.           She is busy cleaning her yard.

11.           He is drinking a cup of coffee.

12.           They are walking / running over the bridge.

13.           I think we are winning / losing the game. We have 10 points.

14.           No one is answering / picking the phone.

15.           We are completing / writing the 16 statements.

16.           You are finishing / writing the answers…

Contents for the exam, 2nd ESO, 2nd term

1. Comparatives and superlatives of different adjectives. (Page 57)

    SMART - SMARTER THAN - THE SMARTEST

    BIG – BIGGER THAN – THE BIGGEST

    EASY – EASIER THAN – THE EASIEST

    INTERESTING - MORE INTERESTING THAN - THE MOST INTERESTING 

    GOOD - BETTER THAN - THE BEST

    BAD – WORSE THAN – THE WORST

 

2. Make sentences using "a lot of / not much / not many / too much / too many"

HE SPENDS LOTS OF MONEY ON COMICS. HE SPENDS A LOT!

I HAVEN´T GOT MANY FRIENDS = I HAVE GOT NOT MANY FRIENDS

I DON´T HAVE MUCH TIME...

I HAVE TOO MANY COINS, MY WALLET WEIGHTS TOO MUCH / A LOT.

I HAVE (TOO) MUCH TIME, DON´T WORRY.

 

3. Make adverbs from adjectives.

QUICK (adjective) – QUICKLY (adverb –ly)

BAD - BAD (BADLY)

GOOD - WELL

HARD - HARD 

EASY - EASILY

HAPPY - HAPPILY

 

4. Order words to create questions.

ARE YOU HAPPIER THAN HER?

IS ENGLISH EASIER THAN MATHS?

WHO IS THE BEST PLAYER?

WHERE DOES ISABEL LIVE?

HAVE YOU GOT A LOT OF MONEY?

 

5. Use some or any in sentences.

HAVE YOU GOT ANY FRIENDS?

-          YES, I HAVE SOME FRIENDS.

-          NO, I HAVEN´T GOT ANY.

IS THERE ANY WATER LEFT?

-          YES, THERE IS SOME.

-          NO, THERE ISN´T ANY.

THERE IS SOME MILK IN THE FRIDGE.

THERE ISN´T ANY BUTTER LEFT.

SOME +   /    ANY -, ¿?

6. Choose from "enough / not enough / too much / too many"

I WROTE ENOUGH WORDS IN THE COMPOSITION.

STUDYING IS NOT ENOUGH TO PASS.

I´VE GOT TOO MUCH HOMEWORK.

 

7. Use comparatives and superlatives in sentences.

THE TRAIN IS QUICKER BUT MORE EXPENSIVE THAN THE BUS.

THE PLANE IS THE FASTEST AND THE MOST EXPENSIVE MEAN OF TRANSPORT.

8. Choose an adjective and use an adverb to complete the sentences.

“I go very quickly because I am quick.”

 

9. Composition: Description or dialogue.

 

REVISION:

- Quantifiers:

I have got some books. (+Plural)

I still have some water. (+Uncountable)

I haven´t got any cash.  / I haven´t got any coins. (-U / P)

I have got enough money to buy it. (+U)

I haven´t got enough books.(-P)

I have got a lot of friends. / There is a lot of water (P / U)

There are lots of students in class.   (P)     

Have you got any books / milk? (?P / ?U)

There weren´t any eggs in the fridge. (-P)

We changed some coins for notes. (+P)                

There are not too many students in class today. (-P)

I can´t buy it, it costs a lot / too much. (+/-)

I am very tired / I am too tired. (- / --)

 

- Comparatives and superlatives:

Comparative / Superlative / Equal comparative

The bus is cheaper than the train, so the train is more expensive than the bus.

Your bag is bigger than mine, so mine is smaller than yours.

Madrid is sunnier than London and London is cloudier than Madrid. 

English is more interesting than Maths.

I am the tallest in my class.

The train is the quickest transport, the bike is as fast as the car in cities.

Maths is the most important subject.

She is the most interesting person in the world.

My mobile is as expensive as yours, it isn´t cheaper than yours.

Trains are as comfortable as buses.

Playing sports is better than watching them, so watching sports is not as good as playing them.

My bag is heavier than yours, so yours is not as heavy as mine.