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The document is a student's assignment for an English class consisting of listening, grammar, reading, writing, and speaking exercises. The listening exercises involve choosing names, grammar exercises involve using participial adjectives and the present perfect tense. The reading comprehension involves questions about a passage on cultural differences in conversation among countries like Indonesia, Australia, France and Costa Rica. The writing involves describing greetings in their country and an experience. For speaking, the student made a YouTube video choosing Spain as a country to visit, and describing plans to explore cities and learn Spanish.

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Advanced English 4

The document is a student's assignment for an English class consisting of listening, grammar, reading, writing, and speaking exercises. The listening exercises involve choosing names, grammar exercises involve using participial adjectives and the present perfect tense. The reading comprehension involves questions about a passage on cultural differences in conversation among countries like Indonesia, Australia, France and Costa Rica. The writing involves describing greetings in their country and an experience. For speaking, the student made a YouTube video choosing Spain as a country to visit, and describing plans to explore cities and learn Spanish.

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Universidad Abierta Para Adultos

(UAPA)

Names:
Miguel Ángel Argenis

Surnames:
Mercedes Rondón

Registration number:
15-5166

Subject:
Advanced English 1

Task 1
Unit 1 (Greetings and Small Talk)

Facilitator:
Melvin Paulino Santos

Advanced English 1
Exercises for Task 1
Click on the audio link below
Audio

Listening Comprehension Exercise


Part 1
Listen to the conversation. Then choose the name of the person who has done each
activity.

Example:

Angie [Jonathan] Karen

1. 2.

¨[Angie] Jonathan Karen [Angie] Jonathan Karen

3. 4.
Angie Jonathan [Karen] Angie [Jonathan] Karen

5. 6.

Angie [Jonathan] Karen Angie Jonathan [Karen]

7.

[Angie] Jonathan Karen

Grammar and Vocabulary


Part 2
Complete each sentence using a participial adjective. Follow the example.

Example: A: The speaker fascinated us with her talk.


B: It was a ____fascinating____ lecture.
8. A: That dog frightens everyone in the neighborhood!
B: I am certainly                  frightened                   of him!

9. A: The call from the doctor’s office relieved me.


B: I felt                thrilled                         when I told my mother about the call.

10. A: The hike up the mountain exhausted Manny.


B: Manny took a nap after the                 thrilling                        hike.

Part 3
In each row, choose the word or phrase that does NOT belong in the category.

Example: topics for small talk: the weather hugging your job

11. greetings: take pictures bow shake hands

12. tourist activities: take a tour take pictures get a job

13. gestures: point go sightseeing make a fist

Part 4. Choose the word that correctly completes each sentence.

Example: Have you had gelato ( [yet] / ever )?

14. I’ve ( [already] / before ) been to India, but I’d like to go again.

15. Have they ( yet / [ever] ) been to the top of the Sears Tower in Chicago?

16. Sarah has eaten Mexican food, but she hasn’t tried sopapilla ( already / [yet] ).

17. You don’t need to introduce us. I’ve met Les ( ever / [before] ).

Part 5. Complete the sentences using the present perfect. Do not use contractions.

Example: A: ____Have you eaten____ (eat) yet?


B: No, we haven’t. Shall we eat together?

18. A: I            have gone                      (go) to China three times.
B: Wow! I am going for the first time next week.

19. A:                 Have you seen                        (see) the new Brad Pitt movie yet?
B: No, they haven’t. They’re going to see it tonight.

20. A: I arrived in New York a few days ago


B:         Have you gone                               (go) sightseeing yet?

21: A: My mom                   has taken                 (take) so many great pictures with her digital camera.
B: Nice! Can I see some of them?

22: A:                Have you spoken                       (speak) to the new student yet?
B: No, but I plan to speak to her after school today.

23: A: I           have not learned                         (not learn) how to use this computer.
B: You haven’t? But it’s so easy to learn!

Part 6
Choose the sentence in each pair that is written correctly.

Example:              a. I never been a good student.

     ✓    b. I have never been a good student.

24.      ✓      a. Bob climbed a mountain when he was only 13.

           b. Bob has climbed a mountain when he was only 13.

25.            a. We taken the neighbor’s dog for a walk before.

     ✓      b. We have taken the neighbor’s dog for a walk before.

26.       ✓    a. Matt has gone to another country.

           b. Matt has gone to another country last summer.

Reading Comprehension Exercise


Part 7
Read the article. Then choose the correct answer for each question.

Mean What You Say: The Art of Conversation


It’s always a good idea to study the language of a foreign country before you travel there. But speaking with
someone from another country can involve more than just words in a different language. People in different
countries can have very different customs when they speak.
People in Indonesia, for example, always want to be agreeable and polite, and this means that they don’t like
to say “no.” In their native language (Bahasa Indonesia), there are many ways to say “yes.” But twelve of these
“yes” words actually mean “no”!
Australians are friendly with people, but they value directness. Australians prefer a clear, direct response,
even if it is not the one they wanted.
The French appreciate the art of conversation, which can include arguing as a form of entertainment. In this
case, speakers may interrupt each other frequently. This is considered active participation in the conversation by
both people. It is better than one person lecturing the other.
As in many other Latin American countries, titles are very important in Costa Rica. People’s titles can indicate
their professions, such as Doctor (doctor) or Ingeniero (engineer). Licenciado is used when talking to someone
with a college degree. If someone doesn’t have a professional title, Señor (Mr.), Señora (Mrs.), or Señorita
(Miss) are appropriate.

Example: In which country do people dislike saying no directly?


a. France
b. Australia
[c. Indonesia]
d. Costa Rica

27. Australians prefer to


a. say “yes.”
b. [receive a direct answer.]
c. say “no.”
d. argue for entertainment.

28. In Indonesia, it is considered polite to


a. [agree.]
b. argue.
c. be direct.
d. be entertaining.

29. What can you expect to find during an argument in France?


a. anger
b. lecturing
c. [interruptions]
d. lots of jokes

30. In conversation, Costa Ricans like to


a. argue.
b. interrupt.
c. say “no.”
d. [refer to a person’s profession.]

Writing Section
1. What is a custom in your country for greeting someone you have never met before?
What is acceptable behavior for meeting a stranger? Use at least two sentences to
describe how to greet someone new.

In my country, Dominican Republic, it is a custom to shake hands when greeting someone new.
It is acceptable to shake hands or just to say “Hello” or “How are you?” for greeting a stranger.

2. Tell about a thrilling, fascinating, or frightening experience you’ve had. Write at least
two sentences.

When I was eight years old, I went to Boca Chica beach with my family. We had a lot of fun. It was thrilling for me
because my father touch me how to swim.

Speaking Section

Imagine you are going to travel to another country. What country is it? Why did you
choose it? What are you going to do when you get there? Upload a video about it on
YOUTUBE and then attach it with this assignment.

Here is the Youtube’s link video:

https://youtu.be/NyaAMHxNFU4

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