Repaso 1º Bach Extraordinaria

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SECTION 1 – Tense Review: Mixed Tenses

Choose the correct verb form to complete each sentence. More than one answer may be possible; choose the most appropriate one.

1. By the time the ambulance arrived, the patient had already lost (already / lose) consciousness.

2. She had been working (work) at that company for over a decade when they suddenly let her go.

3. I had never seen (never / see) such a breathtaking landscape before in my life.

4. They had been arguing (argue) for hours before they finally reached an agreement.

5. Don't call me at noon — I will be sitting (sit) my final exam at that time tomorrow.

6. By next December, this cathedral will have stood (stand) for five hundred years.

7. The suspect claimed he was sleeping (sleep) at home when the robbery took place.

8. She has been studying (study) abroad, which is why her accent sounds so different now.

 

SECTION 2 –Complete the Passage

Complete the text using the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the most natural tense.

 

   My grandmother has always been / was always (always / be) the most resilient person I have known / knew (know). When she was (be) a young girl, she had to (have to) leave her hometown due to the war that broke out (break out) in the region. She has never complained (never / complain) about those years; instead, she chose / has chosen / chooses (choose) to focus on the future. Nowadays, she still volunteers / is still volunteering (still / volunteer) at the local community centre every Saturday, despite being in her eighties. She always had said /says (say) that people need / will need (need) each other — especially in times of hardship.

 

SECTION 3 – Future Forms

Complete each sentence using the most appropriate future form: will, going to, present continuous, present simple, or future perfect/continuous.

1. Look at those dark clouds! It is going to rain (rain) any minute now.

2. The conference starts / will start (start) at 9 on Monday, so don't be late.

3. By the time you read this letter, I will have left (leave) the country.

4. I am meeting / will meet / am going to meet (meet) the director tomorrow — it's all arranged.

5. Don't worry, I will help / can help (help) you move the furniture this afternoon.

6. This time next year, she will have completed / will be completing (complete) her degree.

 

SECTION 4 – Modal Verbs: Rewrite & Identify

A) Rewrite the sentences using the modal verb in brackets without changing the meaning.

1. I'm certain he didn't cheat — that's not like him at all.  (can't)

→ He can´t have cheated in the exam.

2. It would be a good idea for you to get more sleep.  (ought to)

→ You should / ought to sleep more.

3. Perhaps they took the wrong exit on the motorway.  (might)

→ They might have taken the wrong exit.

4. She was able to escape the building before the fire spread.  (managed to)

→ She managed to scape / She was able to scape.

 

B) Choose the correct modal verb to complete each sentence.

1. You (mustn't / don't have to) smoke in this area — it's forbidden by law.

2. He (could / was able to) swim across the lake without stopping. It was incredible.

3. She (should have / must have) told us earlier — now it's too late to change the booking.

 

SECTION 5 – Phrasal Verbs in Context

Fill in the blanks using the correct form of the phrasal verbs below. Use each verb only once.

   deal with  /  come up with  /  put up with  /  get over  /  turn down  /  set out  /  come across  /  take in  /  stick to  /  make up for

 

1. The explorers set out  at dawn, hoping to reach the summit before nightfall.

2. She came across an old diary while cleaning out the attic.

3. He found it very difficult to deal with the loss of his best friend.

4. How do you put up with such rude behaviour from your colleagues every day?

5. The company decided to turn down the merger offer, citing ethical concerns.

6. We need to come up with a plan before the meeting tomorrow morning.

7. I've decided to stick to my diet plan, no matter how hard it gets.

8. There was so much information to take in that I had to take notes.

9. She worked extra hours to make up for the time she had missed.

10. The government must get over the housing crisis urgently.

 

SECTION 6 – Word Formation: Adjectives

Complete each sentence an adjective form of one of the words below. Do NOT repeat any word.
organise  /  responsible  /  involve  /  worry  /  honest  /  annoy  /  confuse  /  frighten  /  scare  /  rely

1. The instructions in the manual were so confusing that nobody could follow them.

2. It is dishonest to lie to someone who trusts you completely.

3. I find it extremely annoying when people talk loudly on their phones in public.

4. She is a highly  unreliable / irresponsible / disorganized employee — she doesn´t care much.

5. The documentary contained some frightening / scary scenes that disturbed many viewers.

6. He is deeply involved in the local community, volunteering every weekend.

7. It is worrying / disorganized / irresponsible to leave personal documents on public computers.

8. Parents are often worried about their children's use of social media.

9. Leaving young children home alone is deeply irresponsible.

10. The new filing system is very organized — everything has its own place.

 

SECTION 7 – Writing Task

Choose ONE of the following tasks and write 100 /120 words. Use a variety of tenses, modal verbs, and linking expressions.

 

   ▪  Opinion essay: 'Social media does more harm than good for young people.'

   ▪  For and against essay: 'Should gap years be compulsory before university?'

   ▪  Blog post: 'The most shocking piece of news I have ever heard.'

   ▪  Short story beginning with: 'Nobody had expected the announcement that morning…'

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B

1. Complete the sentences using the correct tense. Use the verb in brackets.

1. By the time we arrived, she had already finished (already / finish) dinner.

2. I can't find my phone because I left / had left (leave) it at school.

3. He didn't want to go to the cinema because they were arguing / had been arguing (argue) all afternoon.

4. They had been living / had lived (live) in this city for six years.

2. Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs below.

love / be / take / realise / want / try / support

 

My father was always(always / be) very supportive when I was (be) young,

he used to take (take) me to football practice every weekend.

I realized / have realized (realise) that he wanted / wants (want) me to do my best.

Parents always try (try) to support (support) you in every way they can.

3. Choose the best answer to complete the sentences.

1. What time does the bus arrive 7 is the bus arriving / is the bus going to arrive(the bus / arrive) tomorrow?

2. What will you wear / are you wearing (you / wear) to the concert tonight?

3. The pupils are going to go / will go (go) on an excursion next Friday.

4. By this time tomorrow, I will have finally passed (finally / pass) my driving test.

5. The new library will be built (build) by the local council next year.

6. By this time next month, I will be travelling (travel) across Europe!

4. Rewrite the sentences using the modal verb in brackets.

1. It's a good idea to drink more water every day. (should)

You should drink more wáter.

2. I'm sure that wasn't her voice on the phone – she is in Paris. (can't)

It can´t be her voice.

3. You don't need to stay if you feel tired. (have to)

You don´t have to stay.

4. We weren't able to contact him after the meeting. (could)

We couldn´t contact him.

5. There is a chance that you left your keys in the car. (might)

You might have left the keys in the car.

5. Write 5 sentences using any of these phrasal verbs.

I´ll carry on studying / I´ll give up smoking next year / I´ll look after my sister this weekend./ I ran into a friend in Rome / I have to sort out my clothes / The thief got away with the robbery / My mum brought up 5 children / I fell out with the flu las winter/ I ended up studying Maths / I went through a difficult situation last year/ I look forward to the meeting / I can´t put up with her behaviour/ I´ll show off my new shoes at the party / Spain will take on England in the World Cup / My shoes are worn out

6. Complete the sentences with the correct adjective form of any of these words. Do not repeat.

tire / embarrass / disappoint / amuse / fascinate / exhaust / bore / irritate / overwhelm / rely

1. My sister gets very disappointed when people interrupt her.

2. The documentary about space was absolutely fascinating.

3. After running for an hour, I was completely exhausted.

4. I felt very embarrased / overwhelmed when I forgot his name in front of everyone.

5. The film was so boring that we all fell asleep.

6. He is the most reliable person I know – he always keeps his word.

7. The results of the match were really embarrasing for the whole team.

8. The clown at the party was so amusing that all the children laughed.

7. Complete the sentences so that they make sense.

1. I would never dance / sing / undress in front of a large audience.

2. The audience / public /people cheered loudly for five minutes straight.

3. We should always verify what we read online in case it is false / fake news / unfair

4. I need to take / make a decision before the deadline.

5. I really appreciate everything you are doing for me. (you are helping me with)

Writing

Choose ONE topic and write an opinion essay, a story, a for and against essay, or a blog post:

"The most important lesson I have ever learnt"

Many people think that the most important lessons we learn help us very little but it is not true.

I think that the most important lesson that I have learnt is being polite. My parents taught me to be polite when I was very young. I learnt that being polite is extremely important nowadays.

In difficult situations treating other people well will me you feel a better person like when you leave your seat to an old person in the public transport. You feel proud and that person appreciates it. When my grandmother needs it I like people doing it for her.

In my opinion being polite opens many doors, helps many people and makes you feel happy.

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C


1. Choose the best answers to complete the sentences. Use past forms.

1. When we arrived, he had already left (already / leave).
2. I can't open the door because I have lost (lose) my keys.
3. I don't want to go with them because yesterday they were misbehaving /  have been misbehaving (misbehave) all morning long.
4. We were studying / have been studying / have studied (study) in this school for four years.
5. She looked tired because she didn´t sleep / hadn´t slept (not / sleep) well the night before.
6. They were waiting / had been waiting (wait) for the bus for an hour when it finally arrived.
7. He had just finished (just / finish) his homework when his friends called.
8. I was living / had lived / had been living (live) in that city for ten years before moving abroad.

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2. Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs below.

My mother was always / has always been (always / be) very kind to me, when I was (be) a child she used to take / would take (take) me with her to the park. I have realized (realize) that she wants / wanted (want) me to be happy. Parents try (try) to help (help) you.

My father was also / has also been (also / be) very supportive. He taught (teach) me how to ride a bike and he spent (spend) weekends with me. I have always felt (always / feel) that he believes / believed (believe) in me. Families tend (tend) to shape (shape) who you become.

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3. Choose the best answers to complete the sentences.

1. What time does the train leave / will the train leave / is the train leaving (train / leave) tomorrow?
2. What are you wearing  (wear) tomorrow to the party?
3. The students are going (go) on a field trip next week.
4. By this time tomorrow I will have finally finished (finally / finish) my exams.
5. The new sports centre will be built by my uncle's construction company.
6. By this time next week I will be sunbathing (sunbathe) in the sun!
7. Look at those clouds — it will rain / is going to rain  (rain) soon.
8. I am meeting / will meet (meet) my cousin at the airport at 6 p.m. tomorrow.
9. By next year, she (complete) her degree.
10. The concert will start / starts / is starting (start) at 8 o'clock tonight, so don't be late.
11. This time next month we are going to be travelling / we will be travelling (travel) across South America.
12. The new bridge will open  (open) by the city council next spring.

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5. Write 10 sentences using any phrasal verb.

deal with / make out / make up for / set out / stick to / get over / take off / come across / put off / put up with / take in / come up with / turn down / turn up

1. deal with (resolver / tratar) — Manejar una situación difícil.
• She had to deal with a lot of stress at work.
• How do you deal with rude customers?
• The manager will deal with the complaint tomorrow.
2. make out (entender / distinguir) — Lograr ver, oír o entender algo con dificultad.
• I could barely make out his handwriting.
• Can you make out what they're saying?
• She made out a figure in the distance.
3. make up for (compensar) — Compensar algo negativo o una pérdida.
• He brought flowers to make up for being late.
• Extra training will make up for lost time.
• Nothing can make up for his absence.
4. set out (emprender / proponer) — Comenzar un viaje o tarea con un objetivo claro.
• They set out early to avoid the traffic.
• She set out to prove everyone wrong.
• The team set out their goals for the year.
5. stick to (seguir / cumplir) — Mantenerse fiel a un plan, decisión o hábito.
• You need to stick to the budget.
• He always sticks to his promises.
• If you stick to the diet, you'll see results.
6. get over (superar / recuperarse) — Recuperarse emocionalmente o físicamente de algo.
• It took months to get over the breakup.
• She quickly got over her cold.
• I can't get over how beautiful the place was!
7. take off (despegar / quitarse) — Despegar (avión), quitarse ropa, o volverse muy popular.
• The plane took off two hours late.
• Take off your shoes before entering.
• His career really took off after the first album.
8. come across (encontrar / parecer) — Encontrar algo por casualidad o causar cierta impresión.
• I came across an old photo while cleaning.
• He comes across as very confident in interviews.
• Did you come across anything useful in the report?
9. put off (posponer / desanimar) — Retrasar algo o hacer que alguien pierda el interés.
• Stop putting off your homework!
• The bad weather put us off going to the beach.
• The meeting has been put off until Friday.
10. put up with (aguantar / tolerar) — Tolerar algo o a alguien desagradable.
• I won't put up with this behaviour.
• She has to put up with a very noisy neighbour.
• How do you put up with the heat here?
11. take in (absorber / engañar) — Absorber información, acoger a alguien, o ser engañado.
• There was so much to take in at the museum.
• She was completely taken in by his lies.
• The charity takes in homeless families every winter.
12. come up with (idear / proponer) — Pensar y proponer una idea, solución o plan.
• Can you come up with a better solution?
• She came up with a brilliant idea.
• They need to come up with the money by Monday.
13. turn down (rechazar / bajar) — Rechazar una oferta o bajar el volumen/intensidad.
• She turned down the job offer.
• Could you turn down the music, please?
• He was turned down for the loan.
14. turn up (aparecer / subir) — Aparecer inesperadamente o subir el volumen.
• He always turns up late to meetings.
• Turn up the volume — I can't hear it!
• The missing keys turned up under the sofa.
  
  

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6. Complete the sentences with the correct adjective form of any of these words. Do not repeat.

organise / responsible / involve / worry / honest / annoy / confuse / frighten / scare / exhaust / disappoint / bore / embarrass / impress / overwhelm / shock

1. My brother gets very disappointed when he has to do the dishes.
2. The instructions he gave me to do it are very confusing.
3. The first rule for success is not to be dishonest.
4. I am worried about you.
5. I don't know why you watch horror films: they are so scary.
6. I think that cheating in an exam is very embarrasing.
7. He likes his job, he is always involved in what happens around him.
8. Leaving a child unattended is so irresponsible!
9. After running a marathon, she felt completely exhausted.
10. The ending of the film was rather shocking / impressive… we expected something better.