lunes, 3 de febrero de 2020

Frequent Phrasal Verbs


Here you have a list of 53 phrasal verbs. You will find the definitions or synonyms. They are not translated. Try to use them in a sentence.
NOTE: "Sth" means "something" and "Sb" means "somebody".


Call off: to cancel
Bring up: to take care of a child who is growing up
Come across: meet or find sth/sb by chance
Come up with: to get sth that is needed or wanted / to produce an idea
Put off: to postpone / to cause dislike
Look after: to take care of sth/sb
Look forward to: to expect with pleasure
Look up to: to admire
Take care of: to supervise sth/sb
Blow up: to fill sth with air / to explode / to become angry
Back up: to make a security copy / to support sb
Be away: stay on holiday
Be down: be sad / upset
Be fed up: to be bored or upset of sth
Wake up: to stop being sleeping
Get up: to get out of bed
Call up: to make a phone call
Book in: to make a reservation
Calm down: to stop being angry or emotionally excited
Carry on: to continue
Die for: to want something a lot
Give up: to stop an activity
Hold on: to keep a position or condition / to keep your hands around sth
Log in: to enter a restricted area in a computer system
Log out: to exit a computer system
Look up: to search for sth in a dictionary or reference site
Mix up: to confuse
Move into: start living in a place
Pass away: to die
Pass by: to go past without stopping somewhere
Pay back: repay money
Plug in: connect machines to electricity supplies
Point out: make sb aware of sth
Turn up: to be found unexpectedly / to increase volume
Watch out: to be aware of sth dangerous
Turn on: to start a machine
Turn off: to finish the activity of a machine
Go on: To continue
Check out: to look at or find new information
Move on: to start talking or doing something else (new)
Run out off: to not have sth
Keep up: to maintain same speed as other
Get off: leave a train, bus or plane
Carry out: to do and finish a task
Turn (a)round: to move to the other direction
Get back: to return somewhere
Figure out: to think about something until you understand
Stand up – Sit down
Show off: to behave arrogant
Find out: to get information
Set up: to arrange or create
Take on: to be responsible for
Come in(to): to enter

sábado, 21 de septiembre de 2019

COLLOCATIONS

Here you have some collocations. It is important to remember them. There are some expressions that need compulsory only one verb.
Have a look to the verbs KEEP, HAVE, COME, TAKE and MAKE.

KEEP

Keep a promise
Keep in touch
Keep someone
Keep quiet
Keep calm
Keep score
Keep a diary
Keep a secret
Keep a journal
Keep records
Keep away
Keep safe
Keep tabs on
Keep in mind
Keep your job


TAKE

Take a shower
Take a chance
Take a seat
Take part
Take time
Take a bite
Take notes
Take it apart
Take a vacations
Take a picture
Take an exam
Take a taxi
Take care
Take a risk
Take a survey
Take medicine


COME

Come to power
Come prepared
Come on time
Come to life
Come last
Come direct
Come cheap
Come up with
Come first
Come to a stop
Come close
Come late
Come into something
Come to an end


MAKE

Make a decision
Make lunch
Make an effort
Make room
Make clear
Make a noise
Make a choice
Make trouble
Make a mistake
Make an offer
Make a wish
Make love
Make payment


HAVE

Have a shower
Have a party
Have rest
Have a baby
Have a break
Have a dream
Have a fight
Have lunch
Have a meeting
Have fun
Have a talk


miércoles, 21 de agosto de 2019

Synonyms : VOCABULARY MIX

This is a list I will be updating. Don't worry I will post it the first one if there is any change in the number of words in the list. Pay attention!

ABILITY - SKILL
ABLE - CAPABLE
ACCURATE - CORRECT
AID - HELP, ASSIST
ALWAYS - CONSTANTLY
ARRIVE - REACH, COME
BAN - FORBID
BRIEF - SHORT
BEGINNING - START
BROAD - WIDE
BUY - PURCHASE
CALM - QUIET
CARE - CONCERN
CAREFUL - CAUTIOUS
COMPLEX - COMPLICATED
CONCRETE - REAL
CONSCIOUS - AWARE
COZY - COMFORTABLE
CRAZY - INSANE
CRUEL - MEAN
DAMAGE - HURT
DETERMINED - CONVINCED
DIE - EXPIRE
DISAGREE - DIFFER
DISPUTE - DEBATE
DIVIDE - SPLIT
DOUBT - MISTRUST
DRASTIC - EXTREME
DREADFUL - TERRIBLE
DRY - ARID
DUBIOUS - DOUBTFUL
DUMB - STUPID

miércoles, 14 de agosto de 2019

LISTENING EOI EXAM A2 2013

Exercises from the exam dated June 2013 of the Official School of Languages, Avilés (Asturias), basic level (A2).
Both listenings are with multiple choice answers. Only one option is correct.

Click to listen the two recordings. In this level you can hear the recordings 3 times. Good luck!



EXERCISE 1: BIG BEN

1 Richard and Jackie decided to talk about Big Ben because it is …
 
   A as old as their programme
   B the oldest attraction in London
   C the most interesting clock in Britain

2 Big Ben started working for the first time in…

   A 1589
   B 1859
   C 1985

3 Big Ben is the … bell.

   A smallest
   B biggest
   C heaviest

4 There are … bells in the Tower.

   A 2
   B 4
   C 5

5 The Big Ben bells … to ring.

   A don’t move
   B hit each other
   C move from side to side

6 The bells are … on time.
 
   A never
   B always
   C sometimes

7 Jackie thinks the clock is …

   A electronic
   B better than a modern watch
   C more modern than other clocks

8 Somebody looks after the clock three times a …

   A day
   B week
   C year

9 The numbers on the clocks are …
 
   A British
   B Arabic
   C Roman

10 To go up to the top you have to …

   A pay £3,34
   B have a lot of time
   C walk up 334 steps


EXERCISE 2: THE CHRISTMAS MARKET

1 There are Christmas markets in Germany and several … 
   A English towns
   B Austrian cities
   C European countries

2 Visitors go to these markets to buy presents and to …
   A have fun
   B explore the city
   C see famous people

3 The market in Birmingham is the … outside Germany and Austria.
   A busiest
   B biggest
   C most interesting

4 Some of the people who sell in the market are from …
   A Vienna
   B Frankfurt
   C other cities in the UK

5 In the market, you can buy …
   A beer from Austria
   B decorations and food
   C toys from Birmingham

6 The Christmas market is full of visitors … and at weekends.
   A at lunchtime
   B in the mornings
   C in the evenings

7 A few years ago, … tried to substitute the market but there were protests so nothing changed.
   A people
   B the police
   C politicians

8 There are … other markets in Birmingham.
   A a few
   B many
   C hardly any

9 There is a market where you can buy …
   A clothes
   B animals
   C Christmas CDs

10 The speaker thinks the Christmas market is … the other markets.
   A bigger than
   B the same as
   C more interesting than


Click here to listen

SOLUTIONS LISTENING EOI EXAM A2

EXERCISE 1

1      C
2      B
3      B
4      A
5      B
6      A
7      C
8      B
9      A
10    A

EXERCISE 2

1     Tuesday
2     9.30pm
3     entrance
4     café
5     lions
6     3.00pm
7     games
8     snacks
9     adults´
10    18.75

miércoles, 7 de agosto de 2019

LISTENING EOI EXAM A2 2016

Exercises from the exam dated June 2016 of the Official School of Languages, Avilés (Asturias), basic level (A2).
One listening with multiple choice answers. Only one option is correct.
In the second listening you have to fill in the gaps with the appropiate word(s) or number(s).

Click to listen the two recordings. In this level you can hear the recordings 3 times. Good luck!

EXERCISE ONE: WORK

1 What does speaker A sell?
A Clothes for men
B Clothes for women
C Clothes for children

2 Does speaker A enjoy his job?
A Sometimes
B Yes, he does
C No, he doesn’t

3 When does speaker B work?
A Weekdays
B Summer holidays
C Weekends and holidays

4 What does speaker B say tourists love doing?
A Taking a boat trip
B Visiting universities
C Swimming in the river

5 Does speaker C like his job?
A Sometimes
B Yes, he does
C No, he doesn´t

6 What does speaker C do?
A He’s a dentist
B He’s an assistant
C He’s a psychologist

7 What does speaker D say is difficult about being a pilot?
A Flying in Europe
B Travelling to many countries
C Flying planes in bad weather

8 What does speaker D say is the best about his job?
A The different weather
B Visiting different places
C Meeting different people

9 Speaker E is a …
A nurse
B doctor
C surgeon

10 What does speaker E not like about his job?
A Working nights
B Working in a big hospital
C Working in the city centre


EXERCISE TWO: FINCHESTER ZOO

1 The zoo is open from____________________ to Sunday.
2 Closing time in summer: ___________________.
3 Meeting place for tour: ___________________.
4 The tour finishes at the___________________.
5 At two o’clock, see the___________________ eat their food.
6 The elephants have their food at ___________________.
7 The zoo shop sells books and ____________________.
8 You can eat some___________________ in the café.
9 ____________________tickets cost £6.85.
10 A family ticket costs £____________________.





domingo, 21 de julio de 2019

Other ways to say... 2: YOUR OPINION

In my opinion...
If you ask me...
The way I see it...
It seems to me...
As far as I can see it...
As far as I am concerned...
I feel...
I honestly believe that...
From my point of view...
I assume...
I consider...
To me...
I would say...
I believe...
I guess...
To my way of thinking...

AGREEMENT

You got it.
I guess so.
That is exactly how I feel.
Sure.
That's right.
I see what you mean...
I agree.
So do I.
Me too.
Definitely.
You took the words out of my mouth.
I couldn't have said it any better.
You've got a point there.
No doubt about it.


DISAGREEMENT

I find that very difficult to accept.
I disagree.
I am afraid I disagree.
Sorry, but I can't agree with you there.
I don't think so.
I´m not sure about that.
Yes, but...
I agree with you to a point, but...
I understand what you are saying, however...
That's a matter of opinion.
I beg to differ.
On the contrary...
Yes, but don't you think...?

Other ways to say... 1: FEELINGS

Sometimes we repeat the same words time after time. Here you will find synonyms to avoid that behaviour. This would be great for your writings and speaking. Extra vocabulary to be more accurate while talking.

HAPPY

Cheerful
Delighted
Pleased
Amused
Content
On cloud 9
Thrilled
In the 7th heaven
Walking on air
Glad
Euphoric
Ecstatic
In good humor
Joyful


SAD

Unhappy
Miserable
Frustrated
Downcast
Gloomy
Despondent
Devastated
Dissapointed
Dispirited
Blue
Sorrowful
Desolated
Hopeless
Joyless
In heavy spirits
Pessimistic


ANGRY

Irate
Enraged
Touchy
Mad
Cross
Resentful
Indignant
Wound up
Seething
Furious
Grumpy
Irascible
Exasperated
In a temper
At the boiling point


SHOCKED

Taken aback
Lost for words
Tongue-tight
Outraged
Astonished
Speechless
Stunned
Confused
Distress
Disturb
Stupefy


SCARED

Spooked
Agitated
Tense
Apprehensive
Concerned
Bothered
Petrified
Alarmed
Afraid
Terrified
Frightened
Alarmed
Anxious


EXCITED

Stimulated
Agitated
Enthusiastic
Wild
Nervous
Hysterical
Passionate
Inspired
Delirious
Thrilled
Fired
Motivated
Set on fire


WORRIED

Upset
Troubled
Anxious
Perturbed
Disturbed
Bothered
Concerned


BORED

Dull
Sick and tired
Apathetic
Lethargic
Uninterested


CONFIDENT

Sure
Positive
Convinced
Trusting
Assured
Self-reliant
Certain


TIRED

Exhausted
Fatigued
Weary
Sleepy
Consumed
Burned out
Overtaxed
Overworked
Worn-out


lunes, 27 de mayo de 2019

SOLUTIONS FCE Use of English PART 3.1

here you have the solutions for the Use of english part 3.1
Remember that some times it is neccesary to use prefix and suffix in the same word. Have a look at the list of the most common words if you need it. Some words are irregular too.

1   DELIGHTFUL

2   CHOICE

3   IMPRESSIVE

4   HIGHLY

5   ATTRACTIONS

6   ANNUALLY

7   STORMY

8   UNSUITABLE

9   EASILY

10  RELIABLE