INSTITUTO POLITCNICO NACIONAL

CENLEX UST
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STUDY GUIDE

BASIC 5
Final
TASK 1 Traveller
CHANGE THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES FROM ACTIVE TO PASSIVE VOICE. UNIT 5d-6

1. She pays a lot of money.

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2. My brother didnt win the prize.
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3. Did you tell them?
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4. He opens the door.
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5. Did the police officer catch the thief?
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6. She sang a song.
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7. We stopped the bus.
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TASK 2
USE ONE OF THE MODAL VERBS IN BRACKETS TO FILL EACH GAP.

1. (Could/May) .you open the window a bit, please?

2. (May/Can) . you play the piano?

3. With luck, tomorrow (can/could) be a sunny day.

4. You (can/might). be right but I'm going back to check anyway.

5. You (cant/might not) ..smoke on the bus.

6. Listen please! You (may not/might not) speak during this exam.

7. Students (may/might) . study in the library from five to nine in the

evening.
TASK 3
PUT THE FOLLOWING WORDS RELATED TO SPORTS WITH THEIR CORRECT VERB.

aerobics athletics swimming windsurfing on/for a team skiing

volleyball karate a game in the final water sports team sports

1. play: ..

2. do: ..

3. go: ..

TASK 4
COMPLETE THE SENTENCES WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS.

1. If you .. (not study) hard, you will fail the test.

2. If you need a pencil, I (lend) you mine.

3. He will watch T.V tonight if he . (not go) out.

4. You will be late if you . (not hurry up).

5. I can talk to Mary if I . (see) her.

6. If you finish your homework you. (be able to) go out

TASK 5
CHOOSE THE BEST RESPONSE TO EACH OF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS.

1. Adrian: I dont think greasy foods are good for you!

Susan: _____________

a) So do I
b) Neither do I
c) Me too
d) So am I

2. Paola: I love chocolate desserts!

Aldo: ____________

a) So am I
b) I do too
c) Me neither
d) I can too

3. Carlos: I cant go to the movies without eating popcorn.

Javier: _________________

a) So can I
b) Me too
c) Neither can I
d) Neither am I

4. Carolina: I cant cook a great seafood dinner.

Tania: __________________

a) So am I
b) So can I
c) Me too
d) I cant either

5. Miguel: Im in the mood for something spicy.

Luis: ______________________

a) Neither am I
b) Im not either
c) So am I
d) So do I
TASK 6
PUT THE VERBS INTO THE CORRECT TENSE (PRESENT PERFECT SIMPLE OR PRESENT PERFECT
PROGRESSIVE).

1. A: I (call) .. for you for half an hour. Where (be)

? And why are your clothes so dirty?
2. B: I (tidy) up the shed in the garden.
3. A: (you / find) a box with old photos there? I
(look) . for it for ages.
4. B: I (discover / not) . the box yet, but I (work /
not) . for a long time yet. I (come / just)
. in to eat something.
5. A: I (cook / not) anything yet because I (talk)
to our neighbour about the building maintenance
for about an hour.

TASK 7
COMPLETE THE CROSSWORD PUZZLE WITH THE CORRECT PHRASAL VERB. MAKE ANY TENSE
CHANGES IF NECESSARY.
TASK 8
LISTENING
LISTEN TO THE AUDIO FILE ATTACHED TO THIS GUIDE AND CHOOSE THE BEST ANSWEER A,B or C

1. What does the man usually do on Mondays and Wednesdays?

A. He runs.
B. He plays tennis.
C. He does aerobics.

2. What does the man do before the activity in Question 1?

A. He swims.
B. He does push-ups.
C. He stretches.

3. Why does the man lift weights?

A. to strengthen his muscles
B. to improve his endurance
C. to increase his flexibility

4. Why does the man go hiking on Saturdays?

A. It helps him get rid of his worries from the week.
B. Hiking allows him to burn off weight from overeating.
C. Walking with his dog provides opportunities to enjoy nature.

5. What does the man do on Sundays?

A. He relaxes and watches TV.
B. He goes for a walk.
C. He goes swimming.

Taken from: http://www.esl-lab.com/exercise/exerciserd1.htm

TASK 9 WRITING (80-100 WORDS)
WRITE A FILM REVIEW OF A MOVIE YOU KNOW VERY WELL, REMEMBER TO INCLUDE
(DIRECTOR, LEADING ACTORS, MUSIC, SPECIAL EFFECTS, PLOT, ETC( DONT REVEAL THE END.)
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 INSTITUTO POLITCNICO NACIONAL
CENLEX UST
Centro de Auto Acceso
ANSWER KEY

BASIC 5
Final
Traveller
UNIT 5d-6

TASK 1 TASK 2 TASK 3

1. A lot of money is paid by 1. could 1. play: volleyball, on/for a
her. 2. can team, a game, in the final,
2. The prize wasnt / was not 3. could team sports.
won by my brother. 4. might 2. do: karate, water sports,
3. Were they told by you? 5. cant athletics, aerobics.
4. The door is opened by him. 6. may not 3. go: skiing, windsurfing,
5. Was the thief caught by the 7. may swimming.
police officer?
6. A song was sung by her.
7. The bus was stopped by us
TASK 4 TASK 5 TASK 6
1. dont study 1. neither do I 1. have been calling/ have you
2. will lend 2. I do too been
3. doesnt go 3. Neither can I 2. have been tidying
4. dont hurry up 4. I cant either 3. have you found? / have
5. see 5. So am I been looking
6. will be able to 4. have not discovered/ have
not been working / have just
come
5. have not cooked / have
been talking
TASK 7 TASK 8 LISTENING TASK 9 WRITING
1. bring back 1. He runs. Last week I watched
2. came across 2. He stretches. Superman: Man of steel, is a
3. cheered on 3. to strengthen his muscles movie where the star actor
4. logged on 4. It helps him get rid of his Henry Cavill really looks like a
5. sold out worries from the week. superman of flesh and blood
6. let down 5. He goes for a walk. not like other super heroes
7. checked out
 TAPESCRIPT

Josh: Hey, I hear you and Stephanie are really getting serious.
Michael: Yeah, I think she'll be impressed with my new exercise program.
Josh: What? What are you talking about? What exercise program? What did you tell her?
Michael: Well, you know, I enjoy staying in shape. [Right] First, I generally get up every
morning at 5:30 a.m.
Josh: Oh, yeah. Since when? You don't roll out of bed until at least 7:30 p.m.
Michael: No, no, and on Mondays and Wednesdays, . . .
Josh: Ah, not another tall tale . . .
Michael: I almost always go jogging for about a half hour, you know, to improve my
endurance.
Josh: Hey, jogging to the refrigerator for a glass of milk doesn't count.
Michael: Of course, before I leave, I usually make sure I do some stretches so I don't pull a
muscle on my run.
Josh: Right. One jumping jack.
Michael: Then, I told her that I usually lift weights Tuesdays and Thursdays for about an hour
after work.
Josh: Humph.
Michael: This helps me build muscle strength.
Josh: A one-pound barbell.
Michael: Finally, I often go jogging on Saturdays with my dog [What dog!?], well, and I like
hiking because it helps me burn off stress and reduce anxiety that builds up during the week.
Josh: Oh yeah, those lies.
Michael: Well, uh, as for Fridays, I sometimes just relax at home by watching a movie or
inviting you over to visit.
Josh: If I buy the pizza.
Michael: But . . . bu . . . And on Sundays, I take the day off from exercising, but I usually take
my dog for a walk.
Josh: Forget it. She'll never buy this story.