EXAMEN DE INGLES

Unit 1

Grammar

I Complete the conversation with the correct forms of the verbs in parentheses.

A What 1 ____________ your brother ____________ (do) for a living?

B He usually 2 ____________ (teach) at the university, but he 3 ____________ (not work) there right now. There 4 ____________ (be) a special exchange program and he 5 ____________ (study) for an advanced degree in England.

Functions

II Complete the conversation. Use the words or phrases in parentheses.

A 1 _____________________________ (where / from)?

B I’m from Rio de Janeiro.

A Really? 2 _____________________________ (what / like)?

B It’s beautiful. There are great beaches and I love the weather.

A 3 _____________________________ (what / apartment / like)?

B My apartment is small, but it’s near the beach. 4 _____________________________ (big palm tree / outside) and 5 _____________________________ (lots of boats / in the water).

Vocabulary

III Write words from the box.

around canyons deserts mountains to

I’m thinking about going 1 __________ Arizona. There is a lot to see. There are hot and dry

2 __________, high 3 __________, and some amazing 4 __________. I especially want to walk

5 __________ the Grand Canyon. My sister told me it’s very impressive.

Reading

IV Read the text. Match the words and phrases from the text with the correct definitions.

Andorra

Andorra is a very small country (468 square kilometers) located in the Pyrenees between Spain and France. It is an isolated country, surrounded by high mountains, and for many years suffered from poverty. Recently its economy has improved. Andorra is now dedicated to tourism. In the winter, skiing is the most popular sport. The country has the largest skiable area in the Pyrenees. It has 174 ski slopes. Dedicated skiers can ski over a distance of 282 kilometers. In the summer, tourists enjoy hiking or biking around mountain trails. There is something for everyone in Andorra, from outdoor activities to many interesting shops and elegant spas. Come to Andorra, the

Pyrenean Country.

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