Final Revision for Level 4 - 2011

Possessive Pronouns

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1. It belongs to me, it's ___
   Answermine

2. It belongs to my father, it's ___
   Answerhis

3. It belongs to her, it's ___
   Answerhers

4. It belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, it's ___
   Answertheirs

5. It belongs to me and my wife, it's ___
   Answerours

6. It belongs to my mother, it's ___
   Answerhers

7. It belongs to him, it's ___
   Answerhis

8. It belongs to you, it's ___
   Answeryours

9. It belongs to the dog, it's ___
   Answerits

10. It belongs to them, it's ___
    Answertheirs

England

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1. ___ largest city in England is London.
   a. A
   b. The
   Answerb

2. The river ___ runs through London is the Thames.
   a. which
   b. what
   Answera

3. The Victoria and Albert, The Great British, and The Science are all famous museums ___ London.
   a. on
   b. in
   Answerb

4. Nearly 400 years ___ a fire destroyed most of the city.
   a. ago
   b. since
   Answera

5. Heathrow and Gatwick are the two airports ___ London.
   a. for
   b. of
   Answerb

6. Most London taxis ___ black.
   a. is
   b. are
   Answerb

7. London taxi drivers have to learn ___ street in the city to pass the exam to become a "cabbie".
   a. all
   b. every
   Answerb

8. The public transport to big towns and cities ___ fairly good.
   a. is
   b. are
   Answera

9. The coach is usually cheaper ___ the train, but of course takes longer.
   a. then
   b. than
   Answerb

10. The famous red London buses are called "double deckers" because ___ have two floors.
    a. they
    b. it
    Answera

United Kingdom Trivia

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1. The Beatles and the Rolling Stones are ___ from the U.K.
   a. both
   b. all
   Answera

2. London is ___ capital city.
   a. a
   b. the
   Answerb

3. Most London buses ___ postboxes are painted red.
   a. and
   b. or
   Answera

4. The London underground is ___ commonly called "The Tube".
   a. more
   b. less
   Answera

5. The unit ___ currency is called the pound.
   a. for
   b. of
   Answerb

6. ___ are 100 pence in a pound.
   a. There
   b. They
   Answera

7. The cost of ___ a phone call starts from 10 pence.
   a. calling
   b. making
   Answerb

8. Everybody speaks English, but Welsh and Gaelic are also ___ in parts of the U.K.
   a. speak
   b. spoken
   Answerb

9. Rugby, cricket and football are ___ national sports
   a. all
   b. both
   Answera

10. However in summer tennis is popular, especially ___ the time of the Wimbledon tennis tournament.
    a. around
    b. over
    Answera

Plurals

What are the plurals?
Here a quick, useful and clear explanation!

Common Words

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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19

Across

1. I like coffee, ___ I don't like tea.
3. Past of come.
6. Let's ___ to the club.
8. There's a vase ___ the table.
9. I didn't ___ the lesson.
10. ___, he isn't my brother.
11. ___ love our parents.
12. Watch out! This is a ___ -way street.
14. If you shut your eyes, you can't ___.
15. He needs ___ umbrella.
16. What's ___ over here?
18. I ___ a bad dream.
19. Do you ___ brothers and sisters?

Down

1. Opposite of small.
2. He went ___ Hawaii.
3. He ___ cook Japanese food.
4. These shoes are ___ in Italy.
5. Pour some milk ___ the pan.
7. He took his shoes ___.
8. We finished ___ chores five minutes ago.
11. ___ were you born? In March or April?
13. I did ___ break the vase.
14. Who ___ those words?
17. My sister knows that ___ is a good student.

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Transportation Verbs

Transportation Verbs: Ready to think a little?

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1. To get where you are going is to ___ .
   Answerarrive

2. To leave or set off is to ___
   Answerdepart

3. To get off a boat or an airplane is to ___
   Answerdisembark

4. To go by car is to ___
   Answerdrive / ride

5. To leave the ground in an airplane is to ___
   Answertake-off

6. To come back to the ground in an airplane is to ___
   Answerland

7. To go somewhere by boat is to ___
   Answersail

8. To pull another boat or car behind yours is to ___
   Answertow

9. To go by plane or helicopter is to ___
   Answerfly

10. To go by bus, train, bike or horse is to ___
    Answerride

Easter Quiz

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1. Easter is a Christian feast that ___ the resurrection of Jesus Christ.
   a. commemorate
   b. commemorates
   c. will commemorate
   d. has to commemorate
   Answerb

2. It is one of ___ holy days in the calendar of Christian churches.
   a. most
   b. the more
   c. more
   d. the most
   Answerd

3. Easter symbolizes God's promise that ___ soul is immortal.
   a. man
   b. men
   c. man's
   d. mans'
   Answerc

4. Easter was ___ a pagan festival.
   a. original
   b. originally
   c. origin
   d. originated
   Answerb

5. The symbol of the Easter rabbit ___ by the Germans to America.
   a. was brought
   b. had brought
   c. was bought
   d. brought
   Answera

6. At Easter, it's a custom for children to hunt colored eggs and place ___ in an Easter basket.
   a. their
   b. it
   c. them
   d. its
   Answerc

7. Rabbits are also associated ___ Easter.
   a. to
   b. upon
   c. within
   d. with
   Answerd

8. The Easter Bunny is a symbol of ___ and new life.
   a. fertilization
   b. fertility
   c. fertile
   d. fertilized
   Answerb

9. The egg is a symbol of ___ in many cultures, thus it's associated with Easter.
   a. rebirth
   b. birthday
   c. birthing
   d. born
   Answera

(C) 1999

May I have your attention, please?

On an Airplane

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1. A person who serves passengers on an airplane is a ___ ___.
   Answerflight attendant

2. The passage between the rows of seats is called an ___.
   Answeraisle

3. A ___ ___ is a strap worn as a belt to prevent you from being thrown out of your seat.
   Answerseat belt

4. An ___ is a small bar next to the seat which is used to support your arms while you are seated.
   Answerarmrest

5. A ___ ___ is a button on the armrest which is pushed when you want to call a flight attendant.
   Answercall button

6. Another button on the armrest is for the small light above your seat. This light is called a ___ ___.
   Answerreading lamp

7. The ___ ___ are small compartments used for storing baggage above the seats.
   Answeroverhead bins

8. A ___ ___ is a flat panel used to prevent light from entering the window.
   Answerwindow shade

9. The pilot may say, "Please prepare for ___ ___."; this means that the airplane will soon leave the ground and rise into the sky.
   Answertake off

10. Small rooms on the airplane which have toilets and sinks are called ___.
    Answerlavatories

11. You may see a sign which says "Lavatories ___"; this means that the lavatories are near the back of the airplane.
    Answeraft

12. If there is a ___ sign on the door, the lavatory is empty.
    Answer"vacant"

13. If there is an ___ sign on the door, someone is in the lavatory
    Answer"occupied"

14. A form on which you provide information about the contents of your baggage is a ___ ___ form.
    Answercustoms declaration

15. A form on which you write your name, address, and travel plans in a foreign country is an ___ ___.
    Answerimmigration form

16. ___ is when the airplane goes down and reaches the ground again after a flight.
    AnswerLanding

Copyright 1999 by Nevitt Reagan

Just returned from holidays!

Holidays... holidays!

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1. A trip on an airplane is called a ___.
   Answerflight

2. A flight within one country is called a ___ flight.
   Answerdomestic

3. A flight between different countries is called an ___ flight.
   Answerinternational

4. The letters and numbers which identify an airplane making a specific flight are called a ___ ___.
   Answerflight number

5. Ordering a seat to be held for you on the day you want to travel is called making a ___.
   Answerreservation

6. A printed piece of paper which allows you to travel on an airplane is a ___.
   Answerticket

7. The first thing to do at the airport is ___ ___, which means to register as a passenger for a flight.
   Answercheck in

8. A document which identifies you as a citizen of a certain country and which allows you to travel to other countries is called a ___.
   Answerpassport

9. A stamp in your passport which allows you to travel to another country is called a ___.
   Answervisa

10. The selection of a specific seat for a trip on an airplane is called ___ ___.
    Answerseat assignment

11. A seat next to the window in an airplane is called a ___ ___.
    Answerwindow seat

12. A seat next to the passage between the rows of seats in an airplane is called an ___ ___.
    Answeraisle seat

13. The suitcases and bags which contain your belongings are called ___.
    Answerbaggage

14. A bag which you carry with you on the airplane is called a ___ bag.
    Answercarry-on

15. A small ticket with printed numbers that identify your baggage is called a baggage ___ ___.
    Answerclaim check

16. A printed card which allows you to get on an airplane is called a___ ___.
    Answerboarding pass

17. A door which leads from the airport building into an airplane is called a ___.
    Answergate

18. The area where you pick up your baggage after a flight is called ___ ___.
    Answerbaggage claim

Copyright 1999 by Nevitt Reagan

Prepositions

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1. ___ his way to Japan he stopped over in Los Angeles.
   On
   In
   Answer On
2. Thanks ___ all you've done for me.
   for
   about
   Answer for
3. You should spend your money ___ something worthwhile.
   with
   on
   Answer on
4. Is there anything ___ sale at the mall this week? I don't have much money to spend.
   for
   on
   Answer on
5. We're looking at some of the ads offered ___ that brochure.
   in
   on
   Answer in
6. Have you found a nice gift ___ her?
   to
   for
   Answer for
7. ___ a rainy day I like to stay at home.
   On
   In
   Answer On
8. In winter Florida is very popular with northerners who suffer ___ the cold weather in their states.
   with
   from
   Answer from
9. John, do you remember Mary? She's an old friend ___ school.
   from
   of
   Answer from
10. Let's go ___ a tour of the city.
    to
    on
    Answer on
11. Who is that man smiling ___?
    at
    to
    Answer at
12. Many animals are ___ the risk of extinction.
    at
    in
    Answer at
13. Switzerland is famous ___ its watches.
    about
    for
    Answer for
14. You'd better change ___ a lower gear when driving uphill.
    to
    for
    Answer to
15. Ours is the best car ___ the market.
    in
    on
    Answer on
16. Can I pay for this painting ___ dollars?
    in
    with
    Answerin
17. This story is similar ___ the one she told us.
    with
    to
    Answerto
18. Find answers ___ these questions if you can.
    to
    for
    Answerto
19. I'm not sure ___ all that the interest rate is affordable.
    of
    at
    Answerat
20. The President approves ___ making the agreement with Brazil.
    of
    in
    Answerof

(C) 1997 Vera Mello

Ready for the Final Exam?

Hi there!

The term and 2010 are coming to an end, and to help you study and round off those topics that could be difficult to understand, we offer you a "virtual classroom". This lesson covers the main grammar issues and vocabulary areas that have been analyzed in class.

May you find the virtual class useful and hope you can have a great exam!

Level 4 - Clase Virtual

Kind regards,

Prof. Michael Scranton & Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Guess the Word

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1. ___ rained all day yesterday.
   AnswerIt

2. Brush your ___ after every meal.
   Answerteeth

3. A ___ year has 366 days.
   Answerleap

4. It's our secret, so don't let the ___ out of the bag.
   Answercat

5. Close all the windows and turn ___ the lights before leaving the house.
   Answeroff

6. It's too ___ in here. I can't see anything. Please turn on the lights.
   Answerdark

7. She really sounds ___ Mom when she talks like that!
   Answerlike

8. He got an A in math. He ___ be proud of himself.
   Answermustshould

9. I have been ___ for a cab for half an hour. Are the drivers on a strike?
   Answerwaiting

10. Her twins ___ born last month.
    Answerwere

11. ___ matter what he says, it won't help us.
    AnswerNo

12. My mother's mother is my ___.
    Answergrandmothergrandma

13. Even though I went to ___ late, I could not sleep.
    Answerbed

14. ___ are ten students in my class. How many in yours?
    AnswerThere

15. ___ you like some coffee?
    AnswerWould

(C) 2000 Vera Mello

Opposite Adjectives

Opposites - Adjectives

Match the words on the left with their opposites on the right.
Write your choices in the boxes on the left. Click on the answer button to see if your answers are correct or let JavaScript check your answers.

1. alive 2. careless 3. easy 4. expensive 5. light 6. near 7. present 8. shallow 9. warm 10. wet

a. absent b. careful c. cheap d. cool e. dark f. dead g. deep h. difficult i. dry j. far

Answers 1-f 2-b 3-h 4-c 5-e 6-j 7-a 8-g 9-d 10-i

More Opposite Adjectives

Opposites - Adjectives

Match the words on the left with their opposites on the right.
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1. boring 2. light 3. little 4. loud 5. new 6. poor 7. sad 8. short 9. ugly 10. white

a. beautiful b. big c. black d. happy e. heavy f. interesting g. old h. quiet i. rich j. tall

Answers 1-f 2-e 3-b 4-h 5-g 6-i 7-d 8-j 9-a 10-c

Preposiciones

Un poco más de preposiciones para agudizar el idioma! Si necesitan un diccionario, úsenlo!!
Saludos,
Prof. Mariano Ignacio

More Prepositions

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1. Yes. You may write ___ ink
   by
   in
   with
   Answer in
2. You can get there ___ bus or ___ foot.
   by, by
   with, with
   by, on
   Answer by, on
3. Look! We are flying ___ the ocean.
   over
   on
   in
   Answer over
4. John is sitting ___ his brother.
   besides
   beside
   side
   Answer beside
5. Hold it carefully ___ your thumb and forefinger.
   at
   among
   between
   Answer between
6. It doesn't make any difference ___ me.
   for
   to
   in
   Answer to
7. Someone is knocking ___ the door.
   at
   in
   off
   Answer at
8. He smiled ___ me.
   to
   at
   for
   Answer at
9. This necklace is made ___ silver.
   of
   with
   by
   Answer of
10. She was dressed ___ green ___ head ___ foot.
    of, from, from
    with, from, to
    in, from, to
    Answer in, from, to
11. The old man lives ___ a beautiful farm.
    on
    in
    within
    Answer on
12. The doctor will be back ___ one hour.
    about
    within
    on
    Answer within
13. He fell ___ a ladder.
    off
    for
    in
    Answer off
14. Why are you laughing ___ me?
    of
    from
    at
    Answer at
15. I like to travel ___ the summer.
    at
    in
    on
    Answer in
16. I bought the shirt ___ US$ 20.00.
    of
    for
    with
    Answer for
17. Come ___ 10 ___ Monday morning.
    at, on
    at, at
    
    Answer at, on
18. Get ___ the bus here and ___ at the third stop.
    on, in
    out, off
    on, off
    Answer on, off
19. Let's go ___ a walk.
    by
    for
    to
    Answer for
20. He traveled ___ business.
    on
    for
    to
    Answer on

(C) 1997 Vera Mello

Assorted Questions

General Questions

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1. John had an accident last night.
   a. I'm sorry to hear that.
   b. That's terrific!
   c. He must be proud of it.
   Answera

2. Their plane should be here in no time.
   a. Let's wait for them at the main lobby.
   b. Let's come back tomorrow.
   c. Let's see if they're at the lobby.
   Answera

3. Can you tell me how to get to the post office?
   a. It's in aisle C next to the dairy products.
   b. Sorry, my office is not here.
   c. Go to the end of this corridor and turn left.
   Answerc

4. Give me a call when you get back from your trip.
   a. I'm sorry to hear that.
   b. I'll surely do that.
   c. Why should you call me?
   Answerb

5. If you have 10 marbles and you take five away, then you add three to that number, how many marbles do you have?
   a. None is left.
   b. Eight, of course.
   c. That's easy. I have 18.
   Answerb

6. Q: How would you like your steak?
   A: Rare.
   a. The customer never eats steak.
   b. The customer doesn't want his steak well-done.
   c. The customer rarely orders steak in a restaurant.
   Answerb

7. The game ended in a tie.
   a. What a bargain!
   b. Who bought the tie?
   c. How come?
   Answerc

8. What did Mary do when her father gave her the stuffed animal?
   a. She cuddled it.
   b. She called the animal protection department.
   c. She phoned the police.
   Answera

9. Kate can speak three foreign languages.
   a. She must be tired.
   b. She must be a talented girl.
   c. She surely knows the ropes.
   Answerb

10. Bill flunked the exams.
    a. He must be really upset.
    b. It should get better soon.
    c. He must have studied a lot.
    Answera

11. We'd like some vanilla ice-cream, please.
    a. What flavor would you like?
    b. Rare or well done?
    c. Sorry, we ran out of vanilla.
    Answerc

12. My TV isn't working.
    a. We've already called a repairman. He should be here soon.
    b. OK. I'll call you later.
    c. Why don't you watch something else?
    Answera

(C) 1998 Vera Mello

Possessive Pronouns

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1. It belongs to me, it's ___
   Answermine
2. It belongs to my father, it's ___
   Answerhis
3. It belongs to her, it's ___
   Answerhers
4. It belongs to Mr. and Mrs. Smith, it's ___
   Answertheirs
5. It belongs to me and my wife, it's ___
   Answerours
6. It belongs to my mother, it's ___
   Answerhers
7. It belongs to him, it's ___
   Answerhis
8. It belongs to you, it's ___
   Answeryours
9. It belongs to the dog, it's ___
   Answerits
10. It belongs to them, it's ___
    Answertheirs

(C) 1996 by Letitia Bradley

Articles: a, an, the or... nothing!

El uso de los artículos A, AN, y THE en inglés suele acarrear algunos incovenientes, ya que depende de si la palabra siguiente comienza con una vocal o un sustantivo. Esta semana les ofrecemos este cuestionario para testear el correcto uso de los artículos.

Buena semana para todos!
Profesores del CUI


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1. Albert Einstein was ___ famous scientist.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answera
2. Einstein was born in ___ Germany in 1879.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerd
3. Einstein won ___ Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerc
4. Einstein left his country and lived in ___ States until he died in 1955.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerc
5. Einstein is known for his theory of ___ relativity.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerd
6. Roentgen was ___ German physicist who discovered x-rays, revolutionizing medical diagnosis.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answera
7. Roentgen won ___ 1901 Nobel Prize.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answera
8. Mandela was born in ___ South Africa.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerd
9. Mandela was ___ first President elected in ___ South Africa after ___ Apartheid was revoked.
   a. a / the / the
   b. the / X / X
   c. a / X / the
   d. the / the / the
   Answerb
10. Mandela was imprisoned for ___ nearly 30 years for his anti-apartheid activities.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answerd
11. Mother Teresa was ___ Roman Catholic nun.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answera
12. Mother Teresa became famous for her hard work with ___ poor.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answerc
13. She was ___ founder of ___ order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity.
    a. a / an
    b. a / X
    c. the / X [Nothing]
    d. the / an
    Answerd
14. Mother Teresa lived in ___ Calcutta, India.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answerd
15. Mother Teresa received ___ her Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answerd

Copyright 1999 by Dave's Cafe

Un poco de preposiciones!

At-By-With

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Haga click en la flecha para ver la respuesta correcta.

1. Sally was driving ___ 90 kilometers per hour.
   a. at
   b. by
   c. with
   Answera
2. Did you stay ___ friends?
   a. at
   b. by
   c. with
   Answerc
3. No, I stayed ___ a hotel.
   a. at
   b. by
   c. with
   Answera
4. My house is ___ the sea.
   a. at
   b. by
   c. with
   Answerb
5. I usually go to school ___ bus.
   a. at
   b. by
   c. with
   Answerb
6. They have a big collection of paintings ___ Picasso.
   a. at
   b. by
   c. with
   Answerb
7. Have you seen any plays ___ William Shakespeare.
   a. at
   b. by
   c. with
   Answerb
8. Do you take tea ___ milk and sugar?
   a. at
   b. by
   c. with
   Answerc
9. Who is the man ___ the sunglasses on?
   a. at
   b. by
   c. with
   Answerc
10. Water boils ___ 100 centigrade.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answera
11. I love any music ___ the Beatles.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerb
12. He always drives ___ very high speeds.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answera
13. My friends want a house ___ a big garden.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerc
14. My brother died ___ the age of 26.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answera
15. Look! He's standing ___ the window.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerb
16. I left school ___ 4:00 today.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answera
17. In golf you hit the ball ___ a club.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerc
18. How long does it take ___ car?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerb
19. My car is the one ___ a flat tire.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerc
20. I'm going to Mexico ___ some friends next week.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerc
21. I like movies ___ a happy ending.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerc
22. I didn't have any scissors so I cut it ___ a knife.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerc
23. Do you know the woman ___ red hair?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerc
24. Do you like travelling ___ plane?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerb
25. I need glasses to read ___.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerc
26. Who is that book ___?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerb
27. He was bitten ___ a snake.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerb
28. I wish he wouldn't drive ___ such speeds.
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answera
29. Is he ___ you?
    a. at
    b. by
    c. with
    Answerc

Copyright (C) 1997 by Letitia Bradley