1. Pasado Simple: Ayer, fui a la tienda a comprar algunas compras. Compré manzanas y naranjas. (Hint: store = tienda, groceries = compras, apples = manzanas, oranges = naranjas)

2. Pasado Continuo: Mientras caminaba a casa, vi a mi amiga Sarah. (Hint: while = mientras, walk = caminar, home = casa, friend = amiga)

3. Presente Simple: Él suele ir al gimnasio por las mañanas. (Hint: usually = suele, gym = gimnasio, mornings = mañanas)

4. Presente Continuo: Ellos están trabajando en un nuevo proyecto en este momento. (Hint: working = trabajando, project = proyecto, moment = momento)

5. Oraciones Relativas: El libro que ella me prestó fue muy interesante. (Hint: book = libro, lent = prestó, interesting = interesante)

6. Sustantivos Contables: Tengo dos perros y tres gatos. (Hint: dogs = perros, cats = gatos, two = dos, three = tres)

7. Sustantivos Incontables: Hay algo de leche en la nevera. (Hint: milk = leche, fridge = nevera, some = algo de)

8. Plurales Irregulares: Los niños jugaron en el parque toda la tarde. (Hint: children = niños, park = parque, afternoon = tarde)

9. Plurales Irregulares (origen griego/latino): Los datos muestran un cambio significativo en las tendencias. (Hint: data = datos, change = cambio, trends = tendencias)

10. Cuantificadores: Necesito algunos huevos para la receta. (Hint: few = algunos, eggs = huevos, recipe = receta)

Instructions:-

Play the .mp3 files (they are large so be patient).

1. Just listen. I will speak, quite quickly, in a natural voice.

2. Listen and write I will speak more slowly.

3. Listen to the first file again - Check and make any corrections you think necessary.

4. Check what you have written.

Check for

CAPITALISATION.

Each mistake = 1.

What is the past simple of "go"?  

What is the past participle of "go"?  

What are the three forms of the verb that means "ir"?  

What is the past simple of "choose"?  

What is the past participle of "choose"?  

What are the three forms of the verb that means "elegir"?  

Vocabulary 

Which command do you use to save a document?

Which sentence correctly uses "go cold turkey"?

Which sentence correctly uses "turn over a new leaf"?

Which sentence correctly uses "start from scratch/start from zero"?

Which word refers to the action of opening a document?

Which command do you use to save a document?

What is the function of italic in a word processor?

What is the purpose of font size?

Per se means:

a) In itself

b) In contrast

c) As a group

d) With others

What does curriculum vitae literally mean?

a) Course of life

b) Work experience

c) Personal resume

d) Job qualifications

Status quo refers to:

a) The current state of affairs

b) A revolutionary change

c) A proposed alternative

d) A formal agreement

What does quid pro quo mean?

a) A favor or service exchanged for something else

b) A misunderstanding

c) A generous act

d) A legally binding agreement

Which term refers to taking someone else's property without permission?

What is the crime of physically attacking someone?

Which of the following is the crime of entering a building illegally with the intent to commit a crime?

What is the act of intentionally damaging someone else's property called?

Which term refers to the crime of cheating or deceiving others for financial gain?

What is the crime of using force or threats to steal from someone called?

Which of the following is the act of taking control of a vehicle by force or threat?

Grammar

I want _______________ of your innocence. (PROVE)

I met my _______________ in secret. (INFORM)

It is my _______________ that there are other living beings in the universe. (BELIEVE)

Everyone will tell you that _______________ is the best way to keep prices down. (COMPETE)

A phrasebook is a very _______________ thing to have when you visit a foreign country. (USE)

He definitely has the _______________ to become a professional tennis player. (ABLE)

This part of the country is made up of a landscape of great _______________ (BEAUTIFUL)

I can’t finish this book. I’ll die of _______________ (BORED).

The _______________ of the plane was delayed because of fog around the airport. (DEPART)

He was filled with _______________ when he saw his neighbour’s new car. (ENVIOUS)

You should care about your _______________ when you go to the interview. (APPEAR)

There is no _______________ between his latest book and the earlier ones. (COMPARE)

We had to get special _______________ to leave early. (PERMIT)

As the best man, he had to make a _______________ at the wedding. (SPEAK)

Choose the correct option: "She ______ on the phone when I ______ in."

Choose the correct sentence:

Choose the correct option: "I ______ a book when she ______."

Choose the correct option: "We ______ through the park when we ______ an old friend."

Which sentence is incorrect?

Video games a  positive influence?  

Respuesta de SHORTANSWER con minúsculas(a, b, c, ...)
I. Comprehension Check (Choose the correct answer)
1. What is one positive effect of strategy and role-playing games?
a) They make players more competitive in real life.
b) They help players develop problem-solving and decision-making skills.
c) They encourage teenagers to play violent games.
d) They improve physical fitness.
 
2. How can sports video games have a positive impact?
a) They make teenagers better at maths.
b) They encourage interest in playing real sports.
c) They make players more aggressive.
d) They reduce screen time.
3. What is one reason why parents worry about video games?
a) They think video games are too expensive.
b) They believe all games are violent.
c) They are concerned about the effects of violence and bad language.
d) They think video games should replace schoolwork.
4. What is one recommendation from experts regarding screen time?
a) Gamers should only play video games on weekends.
b) Screen time should be limited to two hours per day.
c) Playing video games is healthier than watching TV.
d) Gamers should only play educational video games.
II. Vocabulary in Context (Match the words with their meanings)
5. Encourage
a) To support or motivate someone
b) To prevent something from happening
c) To criticize someone's actions
d) To refuse an offer
6. Reputation
a) The way people think about someone or something
b) A type of video game
c) A school subject
d) A piece of gaming equipment
7. Negotiate
a) To walk quickly
b) To discuss and agree on something
c) To refuse to change your opinion
d) To play video games for hours
III. True or False
    Las preguntas de True/False usan SHORTANSWER con "F" y "T" (con mayúsculas).
8. ___ All video games have a negative effect on teenagers.
9. ___ Playing video games can improve hand-eye coordination.
10. ___ Parents can use age ratings to help choose appropriate games for their children.

A __________ of foreign

languages, especially French and German, is required for the job.

What does it mean to 'announce'

something?

1. What do we call a person who

attacks someone in a public place and steals from them?

1. Which sentence is correct?

1. Choose the correct sentence:

1. Choose the correct sentence: 
The book that I borrowed from the library is very interesting.
The book, that I borrowed from the library, is very interesting.
The book which I borrowed from the library, is very interesting.
The book I borrowed from the library it is very interesting.
2. Which sentence contains a non-defining relative clause? 
My sister, who lives in Madrid, is visiting us next week.
The girl who won the contest is my cousin.
The house that we bought last year is beautiful.
The dog which is barking belongs to my neighbor.
3. Choose the correct sentence: 
The man who is standing over there is my teacher.
The man, who is standing over there is my teacher.
The man that is standing over there, is my teacher.
The man which is standing over there is my teacher.
4. Which sentence is incorrect? 
The hotel, where we stayed last summer, was fantastic.
The hotel where we stayed last summer was fantastic.
The hotel, which we stayed in last summer, was fantastic.
The hotel which we stayed in last summer was fantastic.
5. Choose the correct sentence: 
My uncle, who is a doctor, works in a hospital.
My uncle who is a doctor works in a hospital.
My uncle that is a doctor works in a hospital.
My uncle, that is a doctor, works in a hospital.
6. Choose the correct relative pronoun: "The movie ______ we watched last night was amazing." 
that
who
whom
whose
7. Choose the correct sentence: 
The school where I studied is very big.
The school, where I studied, is very big.
The school that I studied is very big.
The school which I studied is very big.
8. Complete the sentence: "The woman ______ I met yesterday is very nice." 
whom
who
whose
which
9. Choose the correct sentence: 
The house, which was built in 1950, is still in great condition.
The house which was built in 1950 is still in great condition.
The house that was built in 1950, is still in great condition.
The house who was built in 1950 is still in great condition.
10. Choose the correct option: "The person ______ called you is my manager." 
who
which
whose
that
11. Choose the correct sentence: 
This is the restaurant where we had dinner last night.
This is the restaurant, where we had dinner last night.
This is the restaurant that we had dinner last night.
This is the restaurant which we had dinner last night.
12. Choose the correct sentence: 
The woman whose car was stolen is very upset.
The woman which car was stolen is very upset.
The woman who car was stolen is very upset.
The woman that car was stolen is very upset.
13. Choose the correct sentence: 
I have a friend whose father is a famous singer.
I have a friend, whose father is a famous singer.
I have a friend who father is a famous singer.
I have a friend that father is a famous singer.
14. Choose the correct sentence: 
The bike that I bought last week is already broken.
The bike, that I bought last week, is already broken.
The bike which I bought last week, is already broken.
The bike who I bought last week is already broken.
15. Choose the correct sentence: 
The actor, who won an Oscar, is very talented.
The actor who won an Oscar is very talented.
The actor that won an Oscar, is very talented.
The actor which won an Oscar is very talented.

1. Choose the correct sentence:

Business Reports

^{Example 1: Executive Summary} 

Context: A company analyzing its sales performance over the last quarter.

"This report provides an overview of the company's sales performance for Q4 2024. The analysis shows a 12% increase in total revenue compared to the previous quarter, mainly due to higher demand for our premium products. However, online sales have slightly declined by 5%, highlighting the need for a revised digital marketing strategy. Based on these findings, we recommend increasing investment in targeted social media campaigns and optimizing the e-commerce platform."

1. What is the main purpose of an executive summary in a business report?

a) To provide detailed explanations of every section

b) To summarize the key points for quick reading

c) To discuss the company’s history

2. Based on the example of the Executive Summary, what was the recommendation for improving sales performance?

a) Reduce the price of all products

b) Increase investment in targeted social media campaigns and optimize the e-commerce platform 

c) Focus more on in-store promotions

Example 2: Findings & Data Analysis 

Context: A company evaluating employee satisfaction based on a survey.

"The employee satisfaction survey conducted in January 2025 reveals that 78% of employees are satisfied with their work environment. The main positive aspects mentioned include flexible working hours (65%) and career development opportunities (58%). However, 35% of employees expressed concerns about workload distribution. Additionally, 20% reported difficulties in communication between departments. These results suggest that the company should consider implementing workload management strategies and improving internal communication channels."

3. In the Findings & Data Analysis section, what percentage of employees were satisfied with their work environment according to the survey?

a) 58%

b) 78%

c) 35%

4. What was a common concern among employees in the survey mentioned in the Findings & Data Analysis?

a) Workload distribution

b) Flexible working hours

c) Career development opportunities

Example 3: Recommendations Section 

Context: A report proposing solutions for reducing costs in a logistics company.

"To enhance cost efficiency in our logistics operations, we recommend the following actions:

Optimize delivery routes – Implementing AI-driven route planning software could reduce fuel consumption by 15%.

Negotiate supplier contracts – Renegotiating agreements with key suppliers may lead to a 10% reduction in procurement costs.

Increase warehouse automation – Introducing automated inventory management systems will minimize human errors and improve efficiency.

By implementing these strategies, we estimate an annual cost reduction of approximately €500,000."

5. Based on the Recommendations section, what is one of the proposed strategies to reduce costs in a logistics company?

a) Increase delivery times

b) Implement AI-driven route planning software 

c) Hire more drivers

6. According to the example of the Recommendations section, what is the estimated annual cost reduction after implementing the proposed strategies?

a) €1,000,000

b) €200,000

c) €500,000

General Questions on Business Reports 

7. In business reports, the language used should be:

a) Informal and conversational

b)Personal and casual

c) Formal and objective

8. Which of the following is the correct way to introduce findings in a business report?

a) "The data suggests that…"

b) "I think that…"

c) "Once upon a time…"

9. Which of these sections is typically included in a business report?

a) Recommendations based on data

b) A list of personal opinions

c) The history of the writer’s career

10. What is NOT typically analyzed in a business report?

a) Company performance

b) Financial results

c) Personal feelings of employees