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KeyUnit 2 Practice

This document contains practice exercises for English comprehension, use of English, grammar, and writing emails. [1] It includes reading a text about workaholism and answering true/false questions about it, finding synonyms, and answering comprehension questions about two other texts on vocational training and careers. [2] It provides sample dialogues for common situations in English and asks the learner to identify the appropriate responses. [3] It has grammar exercises filling in prepositions and adding information to draft an email reminding a colleague about an upcoming conference.

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KeyUnit 2 Practice

This document contains practice exercises for English comprehension, use of English, grammar, and writing emails. [1] It includes reading a text about workaholism and answering true/false questions about it, finding synonyms, and answering comprehension questions about two other texts on vocational training and careers. [2] It provides sample dialogues for common situations in English and asks the learner to identify the appropriate responses. [3] It has grammar exercises filling in prepositions and adding information to draft an email reminding a colleague about an upcoming conference.

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UNIT 2 - LET’S PRACTICE!

1. Reading comprehension

Texts

1. Lee el texto sobre la adicción al trabajo en Session 3, 1.1._ WORKING TOO MUCH? y
contesta las siguientes preguntas:

A. Di si las siguientes frases son Verdaderas (TRUE) o Falsas (FALSE. )Una vez que lo
decidas, debes justificarlo con palabras o frases del texto, incluso si tu respuesta es
TRUE.
e.g. Workaholics personal room is similar to their room at the office
TRUE. “Your personal room is no different from your room or cubicle at the office…”

a. Workaholism has existed since 1960.

False. “The term workaholism was coined in the 1960s …”

b. All the people addicted to work identify and sustain that they have a problem.

False. “People who are addicted to work are always in denial when it comes to recognizing and
accepting that they have a problem.”

c. Workaholics like to work in teams.

False. “You prefer to do that yourself.”

d. Workaholics are glad when they arrive home.

False. “The moment they step home, they become cranky, irritable, and frustrated.”

e. Hard work is well- considered in our society.

True. “Culturally, we tend to honor hard work, …”


2. B. Busca sinónimos para
a. mobile phone cell phone
b. collected compiled
c. irritable cranky
d. fully totally
e. are afraid of fear

3. Responde estas preguntas sobre el texto VOCATIONAL TRAINING. Session 1. 1.1.-

1. Does vocational training prepare you specifically for university studies?

No, vocational training prepares you for jobs related to a specific job or occupation

2. Choose the correct answer:

Michaela Fleming enjoyed at secondary school:

o Most of all, maths.


o P.E. and food technology.
o Spanish language.

3. Did Maggie Gusterson’s son enjoy school?

No, he didn’t.

4. What is sports therapy? (Define it in English)

(possible definition)
Sport therapy is an aspect of healthcare which prevents you from injuries (lesions) and
at the same time provides rehabilitation, no matter your age and ability/skill)

5. Choose the correct answer:

Maggie Gusterson …

o is studying a vocational course.


o is a nurse.
o is good at ICT.

6. What’s Christopher McShane’s job?

He is a headteacher.

7. According to the text, what can you do after finishing the vocational studies?

You may go to university or choose a job.


2.Use of English
Busca en la unidad qué frase(s) dirías en estas situaciones en inglés.

1. Necesitas que un compañero de trabajo te haga un favor.


Formal Would you mind doing me a favour?
Informal. Could I bug you for a second?
2. Has hecho la tarea hace tres días. I did my homework/task three days ago.
3. Preguntas a un amigo si le gustó la película. Did you like the film?
4. Le dices a alguien que el verano pasado no fuiste a la playa. I didn’t go to
the beach last summer.
5. Le dices a un familiar que se te da muy mal estudiar japonés. Mum, I’m
very bad at studying Japanese.
6. Le cuentas a un amigo que sacaste muy buena nota en la tarea de inglés.
Listen, John, I got a very good mark at the English task. I’m so happy.
7. Cuando describes lo que hay en tu mesa de trabajo, dices que tienes un
almanaque, algunos fluorescentes, un portátil, una grapadora, unas tijeras,
una agenda y cuatro bolígrafos.
On my desk I have got a calendar, some highlighters, a laptop, a stapler, a
pair of scissors, a diary and four pens.
8. En una presentación oral, ¿cómo dices que te has quedado sin tiempo? ¿y
cómo preguntas si hay alguna cuestión?
I’m afraid we’ve run out of time.
Are there any questions

3. Some grammar
Fill in with the correct preposition

1. My birthday is __on__ 2 June.


2. Jack’s brother in unemployed __at__ the moment.
3. Our English class is _from ___ 3:15 _to__ 4:15.
4. My best friend bought a house _in___ 2011.
5. The train to London leaves __at__ 20:30 from the station.
4.Practice writing emails

Add all the information to this email

To : pepeperz@gmail.com
From : johnyguitar@gmail.com
Subject : Conference
Dear colleague,

Just a quick email to remind you that we have a very important conference next Thursday. Please
remember to bring the presentation with you.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Best wishes,

John

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