ELEVENTH GRADE ADVANCED REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES

JOSÉ ALLAMANO BILINGUAL SCHOOL

“Excelencia Académica y Respeto por las personas y las culturas”

ENGLISH AREA REINFORCEMENT ACTIVITIES

YEAR 2013

GRADE: 11th ADVANCED

TEACHER: Hernán Gómez

PET

 READING PART 1

Questions 1-5

Look at the text in each question.

What does it say?

Click the letter next to the correct explanation - A, B or C.

Question 1: What does Karen want Steve to do?

      A)          Order the cinema tickets.

      B)          Meet after work to go to the cinema.

      C)          Collect the tickets.

Question 2

 

      A)          The lift is only for employees.

      B)          The lift isn't working.

      C)          Ask someone if you need help with the lift.

Question 3: What does this person need to do?

      A)          Think about what they can have for dinner.

      B)          Buy something for dinner.

      C)          Prepare the dinner.

Question 4

      A)          This car park is for people who use the shop.

      B)          No parking here.

      C)          Anyone can park here.

Question 5

      A)          The cafe is where the builders eat.

      B)          The cafe will still be open while building work is being done.

      C)          Students will be told when the cafe is open.

READING PART 2

INSTRUCTIONS

The people on the left all want to go on a day trip.

Below you can see details of places to visit.

Decide which place would be the most suitable for each person.

1      Marco studies physics and is interested in anything to do with science. He'd like to visit somewhere to see some examples of early mechanical engines.                   

2    Gemma wants to take her 5-year-old to see some animals. She'd also like to look around some shops to buy something for her mother's birthday.                 

3    Ingrid's eldest daughter is learning about English history and would like to go somewhere to bring this subject to life. Ingrid is really interested in flowers.              

4    Trevor is an artist and enjoys drawing wildlife. He recently visited a zoo and drew large animals and would like to try sketching something smaller.                     

5    Sarah and her husband would like to spend the day outdoors. They don't like going on rides but are both interested in history and how people used to live.

Places to go this summer

See what's on in the West Midlands this summer:

A: Stratford Butterfly Farm

The biggest butterfly farm in Europe. Whatever the weather come and see these beautiful creatures as they would live in their natural environment. Walk around a tropical rainforest as butterflies fly freely around you. See them as they come into the world in the Caterpillar Room. And don't miss Insect City where you can view huge spiders and our very own scorpion colony!

B: National Sea-Life Centre

You wouldn't expect to bump into a hammerhead shark whilst visiting Brum city centre. But yes, it's true, The National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham is the only aquarium in the UK where you can see this creature along with our Sea Dragons from Australia and baby stingrays from the Amazon. We guarantee an experience you'll never forget.

C: Coventry Transport Museum

Coventry Transport Museum hosts the world's largest transport collection. A day out here will give you the chance to see some of the earliest motor cars as well as more modern vehicles like the De Lorean 'back from the future' car. You can also design your own car and experience what breaking the sound barrier at 763 miles an hour feels like.

D: Warwick Castle

Regarded by many as Britain's greatest Medieval Castle. Visit exhibitions, climb the castle towers, relax as you walk around the gardens, designed and created in 1753 by Capability Brown. Experience the preparations for battle in the Kingmaker exhibition or witness a Victorian Royal Weekend. And if your interest is more in the darker side of the Castle's history visit The Castle Dungeon.

E: ThinkTank

At Thinktank you will find four floors of hands-on exhibits and historical collections that will amaze and inspire you, showing you the science of the world all around us from the past, the present and the future. From galleries and exhibitions to an exciting programme of events and activities, there is something for everyone to enjoy, whether your interest is steam engines, looking into deepest space or seeing how doctors perform life-saving surgery.

F: Drayton Manner

One of the UK's most popular attractions. The park is home to some of the scariest rides you'll find like Stormforce 10 and Apocalypse, which has been voted the UK's most frightening ride. You'll also find an indoor and outdoor play area and of course, Drayton Manor Zoo with over one hundred different species, including twelve rare breeds from across the world. .

G: Hatton Country World

If you're keen on seeing unique crafts and craft work side-by-side with antique shops and a traditional butchers shop, Hatton Country World is the place for you. As well as these wonderful shops you'll be able to enjoy the Farm Park with many farm animals to help keep the kids entertained.

H: Black Country Museum

It's been called Britain's friendliest open-air museum. Come to Black Country Museum and discover an old-fashioned village by the canal. Look around original old-fashioned shops and houses, see what it's like down a mine and take a ride on a tramcar.

PERSON	PLACE
MARCO
GEMMA’S DAUGHTER
INGRID
TREVOR
SARAH

READING PART 3

INSTRUCTIONS

Look at the sentences on the right about how to drive a car.

Read the text below to decide if each statement is correct or incorrect.

HOW TO SAVE PETROL AND THE ENVIRONMENT

We are all aware of the need to protect the environment but sometimes it's difficult for us to do the right thing. For example, if you're a motorist the convenience of jumping in the car to go somewhere is balanced against the knowledge of how harmful each journey can be. But did you know that making a few simple changes to your driving habits will not only do less damage to our world but will also save you money and could even be good for your health?

Do you really need to take the car?

Try making more use of public transport. If the service is frequent and reliable you'll soon get used to using buses and trains. In fact, for shorter journeys why not take the opportunity to get into shape and go on foot.

Share the journey

How often do you see cars with just one occupant with the driver making the same journey as others living nearby? Why not car share and half the cost of the journey? There are several websites where people can swap details and make arrangements to meet up.

Change your habits

When you must use the car plan your journey so you can go to all the places you need to visit rather taking the car out again and again. If you get caught in a traffic jam switch off the engine when you're stationary for a long time. Try not to brake too sharply or accelerate too quickly as this will lead to you using up more fuel. On cold mornings don't warm up the engine before you start your journey and when you next put fuel in your car think about whether you really need to fill up the tank. All that extra weight will put more pressure on the engine.

Servicing

Make sure you carry out basic maintenance like checking the tyre pressure regularly. Finally, keep your car regularly serviced so that it runs as efficiently as possible.

Steps like this will save you money and help you do your bit to protect the environment.

STATEMENTS

1. Drivers don't care about the environment. ___________

     

2. Changing the way you drive has more than one benefit. ___________

     

3. The service on public transport is always good. ___________

     

4. You should walk when going somewhere nearby. ___________

     

5. If you travel with someone else it will save you money. ___________

     

6. Avoid sharing personal details on the Internet. ___________

     

7. Try to make one journey rather than lots of short ones. ___________

     

8. Braking quickly is the safest way to drive. ___________

     

9. Don't leave the car running before you start a journey. ___________

     

10. Filling the car with fuel will save you money. ___________

READING PART 4

INSTRUCTIONS

Read the text below and the questions on the right.

For each question choose the correct answer, A, B, C or D.

     

Dear Editor

I am writing with regards to the article 'Is the TV Dead?' that appeared in your newspaper on the 4th March. The author claimed that with the rise of the Internet, the TV was becoming less and less significant in our lives.

I find it very difficult to agree with this view. The TV is still the main way most of us get our entertainment at home. It offers us the chance to see top musical artists, great films and documentaries and occasionally, thanks to important televised events, it has the power to bring the whole nation and all ages together in a way the Internet never could.

Your article was particularly critical of the TV for the poor quality of programmes available on the many channels we now have. It is certainly true that many of the channels offer nothing more than repeats or low budget programmes. However, I would argue that the majority of content on the Internet is also of questionable quality. I agree with the writer that it is easy to keep up-to-date with the latest news on the Internet, but I'm sure most of us still enjoy sitting down to the News on TV in the evening just as much.

The writer is correct in stating that the Internet has become our major source for research and I think this is its main strength. However, criticising the TV for not being as good is totally unfair. Information programmes like documentaries are made for their potential as entertainment not as research tools and as such will continue to be popular with viewers.

So in conclusion I don't think the writer should be so quick to write the TV off. On the contrary, I think it has many more years left in it!

Yours sincerely

Samantha Johnson

1.      Why is the person writing this letter to the newspaper?

        to make a complaint

        to offer a different point of view

        to encourage people to watch more TV

        to persuade people to not use the Internet

2.      What do we learn about the writer's opinion of TV?

        It is useful as a reference tool

        It is excellent entertainment

        It is suffering because of the Internet

        The quality of programmes is a problem

3.      Which of the following is seen as a problem with TV?

        the quality of some of the programmes

        the lack of entertainment programmes

        its poor use as a reference tool

        its unpopularity with younger people

4.      What does the writer think is the best use of the Internet?

        to buy products

        to be entertained

        to get the latest news

        to find things out

5.      Which of the following words describes how the writer feels about TV?

        pleased

        excited

        confused

        worried

READING PART 5

INSTRUCTIONS

Read the text and choose the corect word A, B, C oe D for each space.

There is an example at the beginning:

(0)  A long    B for    C with    D since

LUCKY ESCAPE

After having saved (0) ........ years the Clarke family were finally in a position to see their dream come true. They (1) ........ ready to travel from Scotland to start a new life (2) ........ America.

The (3) ........ family were very excited about their (4) ........ by ship across the Atlantic. However, just days before their departure, one of their sons was bitten by a dog. Their plans fell through when they were told they (5) ........ not be able to travel because of the possibility (6) ........ boy could have rabies.

The family were devastated and the father went to the docks to watch the ship that he had hoped would (7) ........ them to their new life depart. As he stood on the harbour thinking about his son, he watched the ship and wondered (8) ........ the family would ever get to make the journey.

However, soon (9) ........ this disappointment the father discovered how fortunate the family had been. The son did not have rabies and a few days later the news came (10) ........ the ship the Clarke family should have been on had sunk. The Titanic had gone down with hundreds of people losing their lives.

Gap 1

        was

        been

        were

        had     

Gap 2

        on

        at      

        in

        to        

Gap 3

        total

        whole

        all

        altogether      

Gap 4

        trip

        going

        travel

        journey          

Gap 5

        could

        had

        would

        should

Gap 6

        some

        one

        a

        the      

Gap 7

        move

        take

        ***

        ***     

Gap 8

        why

        how

        if

        because         

Gap 9

        since

        when

        until

        after   

Gap 10

        that

        which

        when

        how    

WRITING PART 1

1.       Only students can get discounts.

You can only get a discount ………………………………… a student.

2.       It was a very boring film.

It wasn't a very ……………………………………..film.

3.       We left the cinema because the film was so boring.

It was ………………………………………..a boring film that we left the cinema.

4.       When I was a child my family lived in Spain.

My family used …………………………………………… in Spain when I was a child.

5.       My parents asked me if I was eating well.

My parents said to me , " ………………………………… well?"

WRITING PART 2

You have just received a present from Tom, an Australian friend.

write a postcard to Tom. In your postcard you should

• thank him for the present
• tell him why you love it
• tell him what you are going to send him in return

Use from 35 to 45 words to do it.

WRITING PART 3

You received a letter from your Scottish friend. part of it says:

"at my school we have to wear uniform. i hate wearing it. tell me about the clothes you like and don't like wearing. what do you wear when you go out with friends?"

Write a letter to your friend in reply. Write about 100 words.