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________ American people _____________ in this country for a long time?. Has / living. Has / be lived. Have /been living.

________ Dad was working in his office, it suddenly began to rain. While. When. Where.

_______ he was driving along a lonely road, the monster appeared. When. While. Which.

________ we __________, it suddenly __________to rain. When / were camping / begin. While / was camping / begins. While / were camping / began.

___________ Doris____________, a fire started in the kitchen. While / was sleeping. When / were sleeping. Who / were sleeping.

“ Family budget” is closest in meaning to: A person who helps you to solve economic problems. A spending money plan that a family makes for itself. A person who helps you to buy when shopping.

“ Minimum payment” refers to: The considerable payment you can make each month on a credit card. The enormous payment you can make each month on a credit card. The smallest payment you can make each month on a credit card.

“ Native country” is a place where people: travel a lot. were born. prefer wine.

“After” is used with the simple present and future to talk about future plans. For example: Bonnie likes to take a shower after, she gets dressed. After Bonnie takes a shower, she will get dressed. Bonnie will take a shower after, she get dressed.

“Background” refers to: A person´s social class, education, training, and experience. An intense emotion of affection, warmth, and fondness. An act of leadership, instruction, or direction.

“Before” is used with the simple present and future to talk about future plans. For example: Before he takes the driving lessons he take a rest. Before he take the driving lessons he took a rest. Before he takes the driving lessons, he´ll take a rest.

A phrasal verb is a verb + preposition. The meaning of the phrasal verb is different from the meaning of the verb alone. A separable phrasal verb can have a noun between the verb and the preposition. For example: She is solving the puzzle. She is turning the volume up. She works with clay.

A phrasal verb is a verb + preposition. Which sentence describes best a separable phrasal verb?. Mark threw the ball away. Mark got the ball. Mark threw the ball.

A: I need a new credit card. Can you give me any advice? B: You ____________ go to the bank and ask for a Visa card. should. can. could.

"A: What are you excited about? B: I’m excited about _____________ classes at the university next September.". start. started. starting.

Adverbial clauses of time “when” and “while” are used to talk about one event happening immediately after another. For example: _________Rose was talking, she was holding her baby. When. While. Where.

After Karen studies architecture at the university, she __________________. become an architect. hopes to find a job. design buildings.

Are you _________________ for a job in the Howard Jonson hotel?. interested on applying. interesting at applying. interested in applying.

English has several prefixes that mean not. For example: unspoken. agreement. promise.

English has several prefixes that mean not. For example: inpolite. irresponsible. unpolite.

English has several prefixes that mean not. For example: decent. immodest. gentle.

English has several prefixes that mean not. For example: orderly. well-arranged. disorganized.

Have you thought about ____________ unnecessary mistakes?. open. correcting. opened.

How long ________ he _____________?. has / been waiting. have / waited. have /wait.

How long ________ you _____________ for a Bachelor’s degree?. has / been studying. have / been studying. had / been studying.

How long has Joseph been looking for a job?. He has been looking for a job since. He has been looking for a job late. He has been looking for a job recently.

I _______________ in a small apartment with my roommate _________ 1998. have been living / since. has be living / for. had live / to.

I have many things to do this weekend. I need to _____________ them. relax. prioritize. repose.

I have many things to do this weekend. I need ……………………. them. to relax. to prioritize. to inform.

I thank you ____________ your support to that approach. for lending. for lend. for lends.

I was sleeping in a hotel ________ the fire alarm suddenly went off. when. while. Who.

I was so tired. I ________________for a week. shall slept. could sleep. can sleep.

If Charlie and Robert __________ me the money, I ________________ the concert tickets. gives / would reserved. gived / will have bought. give /will buy.

If I have a bigger salary, I _________ a brand new car. will buy. will to buy. will bought.

If Leo´s friends come over this afternoon, they _________________ soccer. will played. will play. would to play.

If my husband _________ a few days off, we __________________ on vacation. gets / will go. will get / go. get / will to go.

If prices are too high, they ____________ an expensive vacation. will took. would takes. won´t take.

If she finishes work by 6 o´clock, she _________ home. wouldn´t goes. will go. would go.

If the couple works hard, they _________ a lot of money. will earn. would earn. would earned.

If the fare is cheap enough, we _________________ . would fly. will fly. wouldn´t fly.

If the weather is bad, she ________ . wouldn´t go to swimming. wouldn´t go swimming. won´t go swimming.

If they get a discount, they __________ a room at a hotel. would reserve. will reserve. have to reserve.

If you turn _________ the volume, you will be able to hear me. own. down. down2.

Leo won’t go because he is ______________ flying. afraid it. afraid of. afraid to.

Monica is ________________ finding a safe place to live in peace. happy to. happy about. happy in.

Mr. President, ______you ______ your valuable interventions on these five issues. a. thanks / in. b. thank / for. c. thank / of.

Mr. President, perhaps I __________ make just one final comment to the Commissioner. could. should. would.

Mrs. Smith is _______________ losing her boyfriend. afraid of. afraid into. afraid on.

My friends Laura and Ines ___________ lunch when the fire alarm suddenly _____________. ate / went off. were eating / went off. eat / went off.

My grandfather is interesting _________ becoming a good lawyer. in. in2. nin.

My older boy is _____________ to come a pilot. interested of. interesting. interested in.

My sister __________shopping while Linda __________the house. go / clean. went / cleaned. goes / clean.

My sister-in-law __________a lot of money. She _________keep his money in a saving account. have /should. has /could. had / have.

My sister-in-law is interested _________ becoming a good lawyer. a. to. b. of. c. in.

Past Continuous talks about actions that were happening at a specific time in the past. The actions were not completed at that time.For example: What was Jose doing yesterday night?. a. He was walking when he fell. b. He has got a car lately. c. He doesn´t care if you don´t like it.

Peter Miles knew that there was a shepherd´s hut somewhere but he didn´t know that it was nearby or miles away. “Shepherd´s hut” is closest in meaning to. hat. refuge. bench.

Professor Collins__________________ at this university for over 35 years, but he plans to retire next year. a. have taught. b. has been teaching. c. have be taught.

Read the paragraph and answer the question below. My husband and I have two children in high school. My husband works full-time as an auto mechanic, and I work as a babysitter. Our daughter, Ana Gabriela, is 14. She won’t wear the clothes we bought her last year. Our son, Juan Andres, is 16. He complains about his clothes, too. They want a new wardrobe every month! They also ask for new cell phones, iPods, and expensive video games. In your opinion, which sentence is correct?. a. Ana Gabriela wants a new cell phone and a computer. b. Ana and Juan don´t want cell phones, electronic equipment, and tablets. c. They want new cell phones, iPods, and expensive video games.

Read the paragraph. Then choose the answer that is correct. Time-management skills My son, Stanley, is only 12 years old, but he has already learned to manage his time well. Every Sunday, he makes a to-do-list. He writes deadlines in his calendar. During the week, he does all his chores before he starts his homework. He puts the dishes away, takes out the trash, and helps Megan, his little sister, with her homework. After he helps Megan, he works in his homework. a. Before he does his homework, he helps Megan. b. Before he helps Megan, he does his homework. c. He never helps Megan in her homework.

Read the paragraph. Then choose the answer that is not correct. Queen´s World Park. The park gets crowded quickly, and tickets do sell out. It´s wise to arrive early or buy your tickets in advance. General admission is $75.00 for adults and $35 for children under 10 years old. It is expensive to take your family there, but you and your family will have a great time. If you want to save some money, you can bring a picnic lunch. In your opinion, which clause in not correct?. a. If you don´t bring a picnic lunch, you will not be able to eat. b. If you bring a picnic lunch, you will enjoy it. c. If you bring a picnic lunch, you will save money.

Read the paragraph. Then choose the correct answer. Time-management skills My son, Stanley, is only 12 years old, but he has already learned to manage his time well. Every Sunday, he makes a to-do-list. He writes deadlines in his calendar. During the week, he does all his chores before he starts his homework. He puts the dishes away, takes out the trash, and helps Megan, his little sister, with her homework. After he helps Megan, he works in his homework. a. Before the week begins, Stanley never writes deadlines in his calendar. b. Before the week begins, Stanley hardly ever writes deadlines in his calendar. c. Before the week begins, Stanley writes deadlines in his calendar.

Read the paragraph. Then choose the correct choice. Queen´s World Park. Queen´s World has activities for children, teenagers, and adults. If you are a child, you will like the animal shows and the children´s rides. If you are a teenager, you will like the fast rides and dance competitions. If you are an adult, you will enjoy the concerts and the many different restaurants. If the weather is hot, you can go swimming in the very large swimming pool or visit the ice cream shop. The ice cream shop sells 30 different types of ice cream. After you spend a long day at Queen´s World, you will be tired by happy. Every evening end at 9:00 p.m. with spectacular fireworks. There are _______ at Queen´s World Park. a. clouds. b. billows. c. animals.

"Read the selection about Peter Miles ascending in the Andes. Then circle the correct answer. By: Martin Hewins The villagers warned me what the conditions were like at higher altitudes, and advised me to take enough food for a week. In the morning they showed me the way to get to the track up the mountain. When the snow starting falling it was very light, and I couldn´t decide whether to carry on or go back down. Soon, however, I couldn’t see where to go. I wondered whether to retrace my steps and try to find the track again. As the snow got heavier I began to realize that my life was in danger. Fortunately, my years in the Andes had taught me what to do in extreme conditions. I knew that there was a shepherd´s hut somewhere on this side of the mountain that I could shelter in, but I didn´t know whether it was nearby or miles away. What is the reading mainly about?". Natural shelters in the Andes. The formation of snow in the Andes. Peter´s experiences of mountain climbing in the Andes.

Read the story. Then choose the correct choice. Looking for a job. Maria Lee has been working as a counter clerk at a supermarket for two years. Yesterday, she had a job interview with Mr. Lopez, the personnel manager at The Best Haircuts. After the interview, Mr. Lopez showed her around the hair salon. He also introduced her to some of the employees. Finally, he promised to call her back next week. Before she left, Maria gave him a big smile and a firm handshake. Maria really wants the job. She is also a good person for the job because she gets along with everybody. Mr. Lopez called Maria back ___________ after the interview. a. after some days. b. two hours. c. seven hours.

Read the story. Then choose the correct choice. Looking for a job. Maria Lee has been working as a counter clerk at a supermarket for two years. Yesterday, she had a job interview with Mr. Lopez, the personnel manager at The Best Haircuts. There is an opening for full-time position as a receptionist. Mr. Lopez asked her questions about her past work experience, her current job, and her strengths. She answered his questions with confidence because she knows she is a reliable and responsible worker. Mr. Lopez asked Maria about her ….. . a. weaknesses. b. faults. c. qualities.

"Read the story. Then choose the correct choice. Looking for a job. Maria Lee has been working as a counter clerk at a supermarket for two years. She doesn´t like working the night shift, and she wants to work with more people. She has been looking for a job for three weeks. She has called everyone she knows to tell them about her job research, and she has done a lot of research online. She also went to a job fair at a community college and filled out several applications. Maria Lee doesn´t like to work ..… .". a. on weekends. on Sundays. at night.

She _______________her English if she __________________ . will not improve / does not practice. do not improve / won´t practice. does not improve / will to practice.

Students were practicing football ________ their teacher called. a. While. b. When. c. Where.

Taline is _______________ buying a new house near the beach. thinking about. thought about. think about.

The manager was ___________________ getting a loan. worried about. worried in. Worried on.

The Present Perfect Continuous is used to talk about actions that started in the past, continue to now, and will probably continue to the future. For example: How long have you been using the iPhone 5s?. I have been using it for last year. I have been using it since last year. I have been using it for 2012.

The Simple Past expresses the idea that an action started and finished at a specific time in the past. Sometimes, the speaker may not actually mention the specific time, but they do have one specific time in mind. For example: Last year, I didn´t travel to Panama. Do you have dinner?. Does she travel to Cartagena?.

The Simple Past is used to list a series of completed actions in the past. For example: The bus does not arrive at 11:00 A.M. It arrives at 11:00 P.M. The train leaves every morning at 7:00 A.M. Do you believe that?. He arrived from the airport at 7:00, and checked into the hotel at 9:00.

The volume of your cell phone is not loud enough. Please, _________it __________. turn / down. turn / up. turn / off.

The word “carry on” in the text is closest in meaning to. come up with. keep going. discover.

The word “warned” in the text is closest in meaning to. did not advise. prepared for the worst. did not realize.

The working classes certainly have nothing to be __________ bad publications. happy in. happy about. happy on.

There are other many points appearing in both reports that I ___________ comment on. It is just a suggestion. could. should. will.

These blouses are dirty. Please ___________them _____________. got / over. go / for. put / away.

These socks are dirty. Please ___________them _____________. a. go / for. b. put / away. c. got over.

Time words such as “before and after” are used with the simple present tense to talk about habits. For example: Before he washes his car, he watches the soccer game. Before he takes a vacation, he’ll finish school. I will see you, before I leave.

Vocabulary A small dish at the beginning of a meal, a starter is __________ . an entree. a menu. an appetizer.

We are all sick and _________ seeing higher prices of products. tired in. tired of. tired to.

We have every cause to be __________ this. afraid about. interested about. happy about.

We use adverbial clauses of time “when” and “while” to talk about one event happening immediately after another. For example: I knew there had been an accident when the police arrive. When I turn on the TV, smoke come out the back. When the lights went out, I lit some candles.

We use adverbial clauses of time “when” and “while” to talk about one event happening immediately after another. For example: a. When you have many things to do, make a to-do-list. b. When you are tired don´t procrastinate. c. When you want to sleep go to bed.

We use adverbial clauses of time “when” and “while” to talk about one event happening immediately after another. For example: ________ the cosmetologist called me, I was driving to the supermarket. a. When. b. While. c. Where.

We use the Past Continuous to talk about actions that were happening at a specific time in the past. The actions were not completed at that time. For example: What was Susana doing yesterday night?. She was made a cake for my grandmother’s birthday party. She was baking a cake for my grandmother’s birthday party. She is cooking a cake for my grandmother’s birthday party.

We use the Present Perfect Continuous to talk about actions that started in the past, continue to now, and will probably continue to the future. For example: How long have you been using microwave ovens?. I had used microwaves ovens lately. I have been using microwaves ovens for a long time. I have use microwaves ovens since the 1970s.

What was Beth doing yesterday morning?. She is cleaning her house. She was cleaning her house. She´s been cleaning her house.

What were the neighbors doing yesterday morning?. They are thinking about opening a checking account. They are attending a religious conference. They were painting the kitchen.

What were you doing last night around 9:00 P. M.?. I was waiting for you at the cafeteria. I am very happy for the last results. I will be working on the project.

When + present time verbs are used to talk about habits. For example: University students take a break when they feel tired. University students takes a break when, them feels tired. University students takes a break, when they feels tired.

When + present time verbs are used to talk about habits. For example: Colleague students takes a break, when they feels tired. Colleague students take a break when they feel tired. Colleague students takes a break when, them feels tired.

When Claudia got back to her hotel, she realized that her wallet _______ _________ . was missing. were missing. were miss.

When you don´t have time, you are too …………….. . upset. busy. tired.

Which dependent clause using after is correct?. Franco and Elizabeth work out after, they go to the studio. Franco and Elizabeth after work out them goes to the studio. After Franco and Elizabeth work out, they go to the studio.

Which dependent clause using when is correct?. Do you remember going there, when, you were a kid?. I had already bought a gift when, they cancelled the wedding. When Parvana has a lot of homework, she makes a list of her tasks.

Which of the following describes best a dependent clause?. Before she eats breakfast, she reads the newspaper. The newspaper is read before, she eats breakfast. Before she eat breakfast she read the newspaper.

Which of the following describes best a dependent clause?. When the party will begin everyone started dancing. When the party begin everyone start dancing. When the party begins, everyone starts dancing.

Which sentence describes best a separable phrasal verb?. a. He throw the plastic glasses. b. He throws the rock crystal glasses. c. He´s throwing the glasses away.

Which sentence describes best past continuous tense?. They are still working on the infrastructure of the Dolphin´s enterprise. While they were talking to us, their young children interrupted many times. All the journalists are reading newspapers to see the last news.

Which sentence describes best the Present Perfect Continuous?. Jackson has cleaned the house all day, and it is still a mess. Jackson has been spending more time on his homework at home. Jackson has worked with computers since he was a teenager.

Which sentence describes best the Present Perfect Continuous?. Some doctors have allowed people to bring their pets with them to the hospital. Some doctors have been allowing people to bring their pets with them to the hospital. Some doctors have been people to bring their pets with them to the hospital.

Which sentence describes best the Present Perfect Continuous?. a. Josefina has been talking on the phone for 40 minutes. b. Josefina has talked on the phone for 20 minutes. c. Josefina is talking on the phone right now.

The opposite of lucky is ___________-. unlucky. dislucky. onlucky.

What do you do when you feel tired?. I rest at home. I lit candles. I blow out candles.

Do you have any questions about the reading?. Yes, I have any. Yes, I have some. Yes, I have every.

Time words such as “before and after” are used with the simple present tense to talk about habits. For example: I watch teh news after. I eat dinner. After I eat dinner, I watch the news. I watched the news after I, eat dinner.

Are there any comments about the class. Yes, there´s one. Yes, there´s some. Yes, there´s any.

When Restaurant Manegers are impatient, they are not willing to_______. wait. procrastinate. prioritize.

Are you ___________ a job?. interesting on find. interested in finding. interesting of find.

"Credit card" is closest in meaning to: A small plastic card that allows you to buy something now and pay it later. A letter issued by banks, businesses, etc, enabling the holder to obtain goods and services on credit. The total sum of money received for contract work or a cut out.

"A: That vocational school is very expensive. I can´t afford it. Can you give me any advice? B: Well, you are a good student. I think you _______apply for a scholarship.". would. should. will.

A: I need a new credit card. Can you give me any advice? B: You ____________ go to the bank and ask for a Visa card. should. would. musn´t.

Collocations consist of two words that have special meaning when they are together. For example: take dressed. take photos. take a job.

Employment is closest in meaning to: Jobs and occupations. Joy and melancholia. Gateways and portals.

Which sentence describes best a separable phrasal verb?. Mrs. Tanaka fills the application accurately. Mrs. Tanaka is filling the application out. Mrs. Tanaka will fill the application.

Which sentence describes best the Present Perfect Continuous?. Carla has written letters to her family since a long time. Carla has been writing letters to her family May 2005. Carla Will have written leters to her family all the time.

I _______________ in a small apartment with my family _________ 2008. has be lived / since. had been living / for. have been living / since.

Which sentence best describes Present Perfect Continuous?. Jun is organizing his papers. Jun´s organizing his papers. Jun has been organizing his papers.

We use adverbial clauses of time “when” and “while” to talk about one event happening immediately after another. When is used with the simple past for the action that interrupted and while the past continuous to show the action that was happening before the interruption. For example: _________ you feel tired, take a break. When. While. Where.

The present continous have three uses: events happening now, orgoing events, and events in a near future. Which sentence best describes an ongoing event?. We are taking classes at the Culinary Institute. Later today, we´re taking cooking classes at the Culinary Institute. We´re both taking cooking classes at the Culinary Institute this month.

Which sentence describes best past continuous tense?. I tasted the soup several times. I will taste the soup to see its flavor. I was serving the soup when you called me.

When Mr. Lopez got back to her hotel, he realized that her wallet _______ _________ . were missing. was missing. be miss.

Fabiola will call us ______she needs help. it. if. it´s.

Choose the correct forms of verbs in dependent clauses with if. If you think abouth life, it will be fantastic. If you think abouth life, it would be fantastic. If you think abouth life, it would have be fantastic.

Vocabulary. In the summer, it is wise to buy tickets to Alcatraz in advance because the ferries sell out. The phrase "sell out" means. control. be out of. charge.

Choose the correct forms of verbs in dependent clauses with if. If Brain´s friends came over this aftermoon, they play soccer. If Brain´s friends come over this aftermoon, they will play soccer. If Brain´s friends come over this aftermoon, they would have play soccer.

Vocabulary. Alcatraz, a small rocky island in the middle of San Francisco Bay, was once the most famous_______ in the United States. garden. prison. yard.

When my brother feels tired, he _________. take a break. took a break. takes a break.

A clause is a part of a sentence that has a subject and a verb. A dependent clause often begings with time words such as "hen, before, and after." We use time words or adverbial clauses of time "when" and "while" to talk about periods of our lives or periods of time past. For example: I remember the day when I went to school. When I went to school I´ll remember the day. I remember the day when, I went to school.

Time words such as “before and after” are used with the simple present tense to talk about habits. For example: Before he washes his car, he watches the soccer game. Students love washing their luxury cars. I will see the sudents before, they wash their cars.

James wants to get a good grade on his test. What should he do?. He could take a shower. He should study hard this weekend. He could plan a vacation on Friday.

Collocations consist of two words that have special meaning when they are together. For example: get divorced. get a bath. get a vacation.

Most people are thinking about_________checking accounts. opening. opened. open.

Which sentence best describes Present Perfect Continuous?. Megan has been reading a book for the last threee hours. Megan´s reading a book for the last three hours. Megan has read a book for the last three hours.

How long_______Jennifer_________at her job?. has/ been working. has / worked. has / work.

Which sentence describes best a separable phrasal verb?. She is cooking an apple pie. She likes to buy the newspaper. She handed the papers out.

How long have Ivan and Daniel been writing the blog?. They have been writing the blog for five days. They have been writing the blog for september. They have been writing the blog for January.

The present continous have three uses: events happening now, orgoing events, and events in a near future. Which sentence best describes an event happening now?. Al the moment. I´m just watching the snow come down. Next week. I´m going to watch the snow. I´m going to watch the snow this week.

Adverbial clauses of time “when” and “while” are used to talk about one event happening immediately after another. For example: _________disk jockeys were selecting the CD´s their manager came down. When. While. Where.

What was he doing last month?. He is listening to music right now. He´ll listen to music al the discotheque. He was watching his properties in the countryside.

For a period of 29 years, from 1934 to 1963, over 1,500 dangerous criminals lived in Alcatraz´s 378 cells. The word "cells" signifies. guides. pictures. jails.

What will the Perez family do if weather is good?. If the weather is good, the Perez family go shopping. If the weather is good, the Perez family will go shopping. If the weather is good, the Perez family would go shopping.

If you turn _________ the volume, you will be able to hear your father. down. in. onlucky.