English in Madrid

Complete the following sentences with suitable words: Why do you want to visit there? It's such a d_ _ _. It must be one of the ugliest towns in the country. I think Italy has the lowest birth r _ _ _ in the whole of Europe. So many parents just have one child.  Rich? They are one of the w_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ families in Madrid. They own properties all over Spain. I doubt that was a very w_ _ _ decision. I think he risks losing all his money. Most footballers aren't good r _ _ _ m_ _ _ _ _ for children though sport stars are usually a good example for them. You should get r _ _  of these clothes if you never wear them. I wish you wouldn't be so m _ _ _ _. Go and tidy up your room. I got these shoes for half price. Did you find any b_ _ _ _ _ _ _ in the sale? She is English but she was b_ _ _ _ _ _ up in France. She went back to England as an adult. Someone must have seen the accident but the police...

There are two wrong sentences in each of the following groups. Correct them. A. I think I'll phone Anne tonight. We haven't spoken for ages. The gap between rich and poor each time gets wider. I don't know what am I going to do this summer. We aim to finish the project by the end of March. B. You can be tired. You have been working all day. If I see David, I'll tell him to get in touch with you. You look like sad. What's happened? He's changed his career - now he works as an engineer. I think he works for a German firm. C. There is much unemployment in Spain so many young people have gone abroad to look for work. I don't think we have enough time to finish all these reports. We have had plenty of drinks. You don't need to buy any more. It's too much noisy where I live. I'd like to move to a different neighbourhood. D. I'm going straight to home after I finish work. He sometimes listens to classical music but he prefe...

1. You should never be afraid to ___ your mind. A: tell B: talk C: say D: speak 2. Look! She ___ a jacket just like yours. A: is worn B: wears C: has wore D: is wearing 3. I couldn't ___ what he was saying because of the loud music. A: hear B: listen to C: understanding D: to understand 4. John: Hey! ___ ?     Ben: Alright thanks. A: How goes it? B: How do you do? C: How's it going? D: What are you up to? 5. Have you checked ___ the Italian restaurant that he recommended? A: down B: out C: up D: through 6. I ___ the film before so I ___ some revision for the exam that I have next week. A: saw / did B: had seen / done C: saw / had done D: had seen / did 7. He ___ have a house near the sea where he spent his summer holidays. A: used to B: would C: use to D: would to 8. Rachel: I think women are better drivers than men.       Pe...

Each sentence has a missing word. Identify it and rewrite the sentences. Teachers have to wear a uniform. Many of them wear jeans in my school. You mustn't Whatsapp during the lesson. It's rude. Shhhh. What's that noise? Can you it too? Can you me to phone Laura this evening? I meant to phone her yesterday. It was absolutely. I don't think the temperature dropped below 40ºC. I use to like cucumber but I love it now. I am writing to you the advertisement for a position in the computing department. Think it and let me know what you decide by Friday. Pedro is by the best student in the class. The average mark in the exam was 60%. He got 88%. As as studying English, he is finishing his degree. He isn't in his office at the moment. Would you calling back later? A: What would you do if you your job?      B: I'd probably go abroad to look for work.

Choose A, B, C or D to complete the sentence :  1. ..... English in Norway.      A. Everybody speak      B. All people speak      C. All the people speaks      D. Everyone speaks  2. Where ..... your sister .....?      Aberdeen.      A. is / born      B. did / born      C. was / born      D. does / born 3. When I finish work at 6, I usually .....      A. go to house      B. go home      C. go to the home      D. go at house  4. At first I didn't understand ..... he said.      A. nothing      B. none      C. anything      D. any  5. I think that Australia has a high ..... .    ...

Correct the sentences if they are wrong. I am going on holiday on September this year. I'm sorry. I didn't understand. Can you say me again please? We were thinking of going to Thailand but at the end we decided to go to the USA. He wants that I start work at 9 tomorrow. A: How is Scotland like? B: It's an amazing country with some beautiful scenery. I had a great time but I didn't like the hot. What time did you get to home last night? A: He's never been to London. B: Neither I have. A: I love cooking. B: Do you? I thought you hated it. Mark works a lot, doesn't he? Complete the sentences with a word. A: What are you going to do with your day off tomorrow? B: I'm so tired that I'm going to have a long l__-__ . I try to escape the stresses of Madrid  now and a____ .  A: How long has he been u_________ ? B: He hasn't worked since 2009. Maybe we should postpone the journey. I heard a weather w______ on the radio that said the ...

Write the questions for the following answers: ....? Yes, I have. Two brothers and a sister. ....? A suit and tie. ....? I either go to see a film or I invite some friends for dinner. ....? No, the Scottish are much friendlier than the English. ....? No, never but I'd like to go. ....? Zaragoza, but I grew up in Madrid. ....? Two years ago. I need a holiday this year. ....? since we were at university. ....? for about 10 years. She got divorced 2 years ago. ....? No, I'd prefer you didn't. ....? She's quite tall with long, dark hair. ....? Yes, but I don't like it anymore. Infact, I hate it. ....? No, thanks. I've just had one. ....? I think I'd run away as fast as I could. ....? He's really nice. He's the best boss I've ever had. Are the following sentences right or wrong? Correct any mistakes. A. I've got a terrible headache. B. I'm sorry, I haven't an aspirin. He spends a lot of time playing football but he's...

Are the following sentence right or wrong? Correct those that are wrong. 1.  My car has broken down again. It's high time to buy a new one. 2.  I wish I would never started watching this film. 3.  I regret not to go to university. It's much more difficult to find a job without a degree. 4.  I would have forgotten if you wouldn't have reminded me. 5.  We have met before, don't we? 6. He use to play football with his colleagues on a Friday evening. 7.  Would you mind to keep your voices down, please? 8.  Could you tell me which platform does the train leave from? 9.  I wish she wouldn't tell off me in front of everyone. 10.  My teacher suggested me to read this book. 11. I don't think I'd ever be used to live in a noisy neighbourhood. 12. She apologized to everyone in causing so much worry. Choose A B C or D to complete the following sentences. 13. I must get _____ to phoning her. I haven't heard from ...

Part 1 Vocabulary Choose A, B, C or D to complete the sentence. 1. Would you mind looking _______ the dog while I’m away? A. for                         B. at C. after                      D. over 2. I look __________ my father because he is a hard-working, honest man. A. down to                B. up to C. up for                   D: down over 3. Could you _____________ this form and hand it in next week? A. write in               B. write down C. fill up          ...