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a. my honest opinion
b. in fact, in reality
c. something I assume
d. a point I concede
e. what Ive heard, though I dont know if its
true
5. apparently
f. the essential point
6. presumably
g. something Im sure is true
7. inevitably
h. takes everything into account
8. all in all
i. an unavoidable conclusion.
Section I. Language Focus Spoken stance markers Replace the underlined
expressions with the spoken stance markers in box, write it on the line. Score
04 points 0.5 each. Look at the example 0.
a. Admittedly--- b. all in all c. apparently--- d. basically--- e. frankly--f. inevitably---g. presumably---h. undoubtedly---- i. actually
0. That she didnt see the accident is a fact
ACTUALLY(i)
1. And I assume everyone would go home at different times.
_____________________
2. Taking everyting into account, I reckon it's wort a try.
_____________________
3.The essentail point is that there are some adults who seem to enjoy spoiling
kid's
fun
just
for
the
sake
of
it.
_____________________
4. ...and the unavoidable conclusion is that they're the ones trying to
introduce
this
ban._____________________
5. ...my honest opinion is that there'll always be people who are prepared to
run
the
risk
of
pickin
up
a
fine..._____________________
6.I'm sure it's true that there would be some lunatics who would let the new
freedomgo
to
their
heads._____________________
7. I've heard, though I don't know if it's true, that they've already done this in
parts
of
America...._____________________
8. I am prepared to concede that it's not good for anyon's health, so
prehaps...._____________________
Bad Attitude
________
_________
_______
_______
Section III. Looking Ahead Attitude Pick from the box and write on the line
the letter for the correct description for each. Score 02 points 0.5 each
1. A customer/ The customer is complaining about an unhelpful and
rude employee in a store
2. A commuter/ The commuter is complaining about the disrespectful
behavior displayed by adolescents toward public property and other
people
3.An office employee/The office employee is complaining about her
boss.
4. A teacher/ The teacher is complaining about her students attitude
Section IV. Language Focus A letter to a newspaper
Read the letter. What attitude does the writer have towards graffiti?
Graffiti vandalism
Dear Sir/Madam
1. Complete the letter with the words and phrases
below Score 4 points. 0.5 each
a Whats more,
b Unless
c Some might say
d To a certain extent
e This
f Its about time
g However,
h Much has been said about
13
CLUES ACROSS
2. The latest, most appreciated style of
clothes.
5. Don't force the zip, ______ broken!
7. It rhymes with the answer to no.
8. Clip used to hold clothing on a
washing line.
9. Girls and women may wear them on
their legs.
12. There's a hole ___ my pocket.
14. Not synthetic.
16. It looks a bit
like a skirt
but men
wear
1____________the
councils
efforts
to upgrade
the
it
in
Scotland
downtown 2 _________ these efforts have been
18. Common
clothinginto
worn
byarea.
successful,
bringing form
new of
facilities
the
women.
3_________ I would like to draw attention to the
20. Collective word for clothes worn next
epidemic of graffiti on almost every available
to the skin (e.g.vest, pants)
Note: the words that you have to find out are the following: Tie, kilt, match, peg,
fashion, over, idea, underwear, dress, apron, natural, tights, its, so, shirt, she,
shorts, scot, silk, on.
____________________________________
10) Do you agree or disagree with the
following statement? Children should be
required to help with household tasks as soon
as
they
are
able
to
do
so.
____________________________________
11) Do you agree or disagree with the
following statement? Playing a game is fun
only when you win. _____________________
12) Do you agree or disagree with the
following statement? High schools should
allow students to study the courses that
students want to study. ________________
13) Decisions can be made quickly, or they
can be made after careful thought. Do you
agree or disagree with the following
statement? The decisions that people make
quickly are always wrong. _______________.
14) Do you agree or disagree with the
following
statement?
People
behave
differently when they wear different clothes.
Do you agree that different clothes influence
the way people behave? ________________
15) Do you agree or disagree with the
following statement? Parents are the best
teachers. ____________________________.
16) Schools should ask students to evaluate
their teachers. Do you agree or disagree?
____________________________________
17) When people succeed, it is because of
hard work. Luck has nothing to do with
success. Do you agree or disagree with the
quotation above? ______________________.
18) Do you agree or disagree with the
following statement? Universities should give
SECTION III. Quoted Speech Add Punctuation and Capitalization with red to
the following statements. Score 5 points. Look at the example 0
1. Jacquie said there is a phone call for you
2. There is a phone call for you she said
3. There is said Jacquie a phone call for you*
4. There is a phone call for you it's your sister said Jacquie*
5. There is a phone call for you she said it's your sister
6. I asked her where is the phone
7. Where is the phone I asked
8. When the police officer came over to my car, he said let me see your
driver's license, please
What's wrong, officer I asked was I speeding
No, you weren't speeding he replied you went through a red light at
the corner of Fifth Avenue and Main Street you almost caused an
accident
Did I really do that I said I didn't see the red light**
*Notice in sentences 3 and 4: The noun subject (Jacquie) follows said. A noun
subject often follows the verb when the subject and verb come in the middle or
at the end of a sentence. A pronoun subject almost always come before the
verb.
**Notice: A new paragraph begins each time the speaker changes. You must
indent the line each time the speaker changes.
SECTION IV. Reported Speech Complete the sentences by REPORTING
the speakers words use noun clauses. Use past verb forms in noun clauses if
appropriate. Score 5 points. Look at the example 0
Remember to change:
Present to Past I watch TV- He said he watched TV.
Present Progressive to Past ProgressiveI`m watching TVHe said he
was watching.
Past to Past Perfect- I watched TVHe said he had watched TV.
May to Might- I may watch TV--- He said he might watch TV.
Must to Had to- I must watch TV--- He said he had to watch TV.
Have to- Had to--- I have to watch TV--- He said he had to watch TV.
I will- I would--- I will watch TV--- He said he would watch TV.
0. Maria wants a sandwich--- She said THAT She wanted a sandwich
SECTION I. Score 15pts Eating Out Answer the following questions score 1
point each.
1. Whats your first name?
9. What do you do?
2. Could you spell that,
please?
10. What do you do for a
living?
3. Whats your last name?
11. Whats your hobby?
4. Whats
name?
your
middle
your
favorite
14. Whats
band?
your
favorite
15. Whats
movie?
your
favorite
Section II Planning the Response Describe how do you feel today, use
faces and emotions to express that. Score 5 points
SECTION III. Score 10pts Free choice Response draw and write the
characteristics of a good leader.
hot pan/pot
natural gas
balcony
knife
toilets
window
staircase
iron
stove/oven
medicines
stool/ladder
gasoline
yard tools
pool
fireplace
insecticides
cellar /attic
bathtub
bad dog
tall pieces of furniture
swing set / playground
very
clean
glass
sliding door
electronic equipment
cleaning supplies
lake/retention pond
loose
carpet
on
slippery tile floor
hairdryer
bric
-a-brac
SECTION II. Score 10pts Characteristics of a Good Leader write and draw
the characteristics of a Leader.
SECTION III. Score 5pts $10 million if you suddenly got $10 million, what
would you spend it on? Write and Draw your answers score 05 points
b.______________________________________________________________
8. Drinking eight-ounce glasses of water a day are crucial to good health.
a.______________________________________________________________
b.______________________________________________________________
9. Humans, like animals, need sleep to survive.
a.______________________________________________________________
b.______________________________________________________________
10. Playing video games can create a vicious cycle.
a.______________________________________________________________
b.______________________________________________________________
SECTION III. Quoted Speech Add Punctuation and Capitalization with red to
the following statements. Score 5 points. Look at the example 0
1. Jacquie said there is a phone call for you
2. There is a phone call for you she said
3. There is said Jacquie a phone call for you*
4. There is a phone call for you it's your sister said Jacquie*
5. There is a phone call for you she said it's your sister
6. I asked her where is the phone
7. Where is the phone I asked
8. When the police officer came over to my car, he said let me see your
driver's
license,
please
What's
wrong,
officer
I
asked
was
I
speeding
No, you weren't speeding he replied you went through a red light at
the corner of Fifth Avenue and Main Street you almost caused an
accident
Did I really do that I said I didn't see the red light**
*Notice in sentences 3 and 4: The noun subject (Jacquie) follows said. A noun
subject often follows the verb when the subject and verb come in the middle or
at the end of a sentence. A pronoun subject almost always come before the
verb.
**Notice: A new paragraph begins each time the speaker changes. You must
indent the line each time the speaker changes.
SECTION IV. Reported Speech Complete the sentences by REPORTING
the speakers words use noun clauses. Use past verb forms in noun clauses if
appropriate. Score 5 points. Look at the example 0
Remember to change:
Present to Past I watch TV- He said he watched TV.
Present Progressive to Past ProgressiveI`m watching TVHe said he
was watching.
Past to Past Perfect- I watched TVHe said he had watched TV.
May to Might- I may watch TV--- He said he might watch TV.
Must to Had to- I must watch TV--- He said he had to watch TV.
Have to- Had to--- I have to watch TV--- He said he had to watch TV.
I will- I would--- I will watch TV--- He said he would watch TV.