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Barcelona 7/03/2025

Universidad Central de Venezuela.


Course: English advanced level I.
Name: Andrea Maraima.
I.D: V-28704992.

Unit 1

Exercise 1

2. The Wongs like meeting new people and having friends


over for dinner. They’re one of the most outgoing
couples I know.

3. You can’t trust Alice. She always promises to do


something, but then she never does it. She’s pretty
unreliable.

4. James wants to be an actor. It’s hard to break into the


business, but his family is very supportive of his dream.

5. I never know how to act around Lisa! One minute she’s in


a good mood, and the next minute she’s in a bad mood.
She’s so temperamental.

Exercise 3

A: I’m looking for someone X I can go on vacation with.


B: Hmm. So what kind of person are you looking for?
A: I want to travel with someone who is easygoing and
Independent.
B: Right. And you’d probably also like a person that is
Reliable.
A: Yeah, and I want someone X I know well.
B: So why don’t you ask me?
A: You? I know you too well!
B: Ha! Does that mean you think I’m someone who is
High-strung, dependent, and unreliable?
A: No! I’m just kidding. You’re definitely someone X I could
Go on vacation with. So, . . . what are you doing in June?
Exercise 4

2. I’d rather travel with someone who is adventurous and willing to try new things.
3. I don’t really want a roommate who is messy or loud.
4. My classmates and I like teachers who are passionate about their subject and explain things
well.
5. My best friend and I want to meet people who share our interests and are friendly.
6. Most workers would prefer a boss who is fair and understanding.
7. Some people don’t like stingy types who are always counting pennies.
8. I don’t want to have inflexible friends who are never willing to change their minds.
9. I feel comfortable discussing my problems with friends who are good listeners and supportive.
10. My favorite friends are people who make me laugh and accept me for who I am.

Exercise 10
1. I can tell Simon anything, and I know he won’t tell anyone
else. I can really trust him.

2. Kay has a very high opinion of herself. I don’t like people


who are so egotistical.

3. It bothers me when people are too serious. I prefer


people who are easygoing and have a good sense of
humor.

4. I like it when someone expresses strong opinions.


Hearing other people’s views can really make you think.

5. Lisa is very rich, but she only spends her money on


herself. She’s very stingy.

Unit 2

Exercise 1
A
2. green researcher a ( A green reseacher is a person who researches environmentally friendly
technology)
3. guidance counselor b ( A guidance counselor is a person who helps students with their
problems)
4. organic food farmer e ( An organic food farmer is a person who grows food without chemicals)
5. social media manager c ( A social media manager is a person who controls a company’s brand
online)
6. software developer d ( A software developer is a person who creates computer applications)
B

1. An accountant is someone who manages people’s


finances and money.
2. A fashion designer is someone who creates clothes.
3. A flight attendant is someone who takes care of
passengers on a plane.

Exercise 2

A
awful N
boring N
challenging P
dangerous N
difficult N
fantastic P
fascinating P
frightening N
interesting P
rewarding P

B
1. I think being a worker would be challenging.
2. I think being a Journalist would be interesting.
3. I think being a Tour guide would be fascinating.
4. I think being a Personal assistant would be boring.

Unit 3

Exercise 1

2. Would you mind giving me a ride home after class?


3. Is it OK if I turn down your TV?
4. Do you mind if I use your cell phone?
5. I was wondering if I could borrow your car for
The weekend.
6. Could you tell me how to get to the subway?
B

2. Would you mind feeding my pets?


3. I was wondering if you could collect my mail.
4. Do you mind checking on my house a few times?
5. Could you water my plants?

Exercise 9

2. Would you ask Annie to stop by and talk to me?


3. I was wondering if I could borrow your guitar.
4. Could you ask Mitch when he’s coming over?
5. Would you mind lending me your hairbrush?

Unit 4

Exercise 2

2. I was using my computer when it suddenly stopped


Working.
3. While we were playing tennis, my racket broke.
4. As I was taking a shower, the water got cold.
5. I was cooking dinner when I burned my finger.

Exercise 6

Andy and I had just gotten engaged, so we went to a jewelry


store to buy a wedding ring. We had just chosen a ring when
a masked man came in. After the robber took Andy’s wallet,
he demanded the ring. I had just handed it to him when the
alarm started to go off, and the robber ran off. We were so
relieved! But then the sales assistant told us we had to pay
for the ring because I gave it to the robber. We had just told
her that we wouldn’t pay for it when the police arrived and
arrested us! What a terrible experience!

Exercise 8

1. In 2011, two divers discovered the remains of a 200-year-Old shipwreck while they were
diving off the coast of Rhode Island, in the eastern United States.

2. After an art show opened in New York, it was discovered That someone had hung a
famous painting by Henri Matisse upside down.
3. In 2015, workers found a chemistry lab from the 1840s While they were repairing a
building at the University of Virginia in the United States. The lab was behind a wall of The
current building.

4. Chile’s Calbuco volcano surprised residents of Santiago When it erupted in 2015. Before
that, an eruption of Calbuco had not happened for over 40 years.

Unit 5

Exercise 1

1. The first time I traveled abroad, I felt really depressed. I Was alone, I didn’t speak the
language, and I didn’t make Any friends.

2. I just spent a year in France learning to speak French. It Was a satisfying experience, and I
was fascinated by the Culture.

3. At first I really didn’t like shopping in the open-air Markets. I felt uncomfortable because
so many people Were trying to sell me something at the same time.

4. When I arrived in Lisbon, I was nervous because I couldn’t Speak any Portuguese. As I
began to learn the language, Though, I became more confident about living there.

5. Before I went to Alaska last winter, I was very worried About the cold. But it wasn’t a
problem because most Buildings there are well heated.

6. When I was traveling in Southeast Asia, I couldn’t believe How many different kinds of
fruit there were. I was curious To try all of them, so I ate a lot of fruit!

7. It was our first trip to Latin America, so we were uncertain About what to expect. We
loved it and hope to return Again soon.

Exercise 5

2. Denmark and Spain


3. Egypt and New Zealand
4. France and the United States
B

1. In Spain, you’re expected to arrive to dinner a few Minutes late.


2. In France, it’s not the custom to tip at a restaurant.
3. In Egypt, when you’re invited to dinner, you’re not Supposed to offer to pay for your
dinner.
4. In Japan, you’re not supposed to kiss your friends.
5. In Bali, Indonesia, it’s not acceptable to wear shorts and a T-shirt in a temple.

Unit 6

Exercise 4

Jack: Guess what? Someone broke into my car last night!


Mia: Oh, no. What did they take?
Jack: Nothing! But they did a lot of damage. The lock needs To be repaired. And the window
needs to be replaced.
Mia: It was probably some young kids having “fun.”
Jack: Yeah, some fun. I think they had a party in my car! The Seats need to be cleaned
Mia: How annoying. Does the car drive OK?
Jack: No, it feels strange. The gears keep sticking, so they need fixing. And the brakes need to be
Checked.
Mia: Well, I guess you’re lucky they didn’t steal it!
Jack: Yeah, lucky me.

Exercise 7

1. Your computer screen is so dirty. It needs to be cleaned.


2. Something is wrong with your TV screen. It keeps Flickering. It’s time to get a new one.
3. I hate this printer. It keeps jamming. The copies won’t Come out.
4. Be careful – your cup is chipped. I don’t want you to cut Yourself.
5. The buttons on this remote control keep sticking. Do you Have something to clean it with?
6. Do you realize your jeans are torn in the back?
7. Your bathroom faucet keeps leaking. Do you want me to Try to fix it?
8. My new glasses already have a scratch on one of the Lenses. How did that happen?
9. Did your laptop freeze again? I find that so annoying.
10. This old scanner doesn’t work at all anymore. It needs to Be fixed.
11. The battery in my cell phone keeps dying. I should buy a New one.

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