1- Put the verbs in the brackets into the correct tense (simple past or past continuous)

Ex.: He (meet) met her girlfriend at the restaurant where she (work) was working as a waitress.

a. When I (do) __________________ the washing-up, I (break) __________________ a plate.

b. While Tom (play) __________________ the piano, his mother (do) __________________ the
washing-up.
c. He (drink) __________________ some juice and then he (eat) __________________ a few
chips.
d. I (have) __________________ dinner when I suddenly (hear) __________________ a loud
bang.
e. When my father (work) __________________ in the garden, an old friend (pass)
__________________ by to see him.
f. She (go) __________________ to school, (take) __________________ out her textbook and
(begin) __________________ to learn.
g. When it (start) __________________ to rain, our dog (want) __________________ to come
inside.
h. When Jane (do) __________________ a language course in Ireland, she (visit)
__________________ Blarney Castle.
i. When I (be) __________________ on my way home, I (see) __________________ an
accident.
j. I (not / understand) __________________ what they (talk) __________________ about.

2- Read the text and complete with the correct adjective (comparative / superlative / regular) form.

São Paulo is the __________________ (large) city in South America and the third
__________________ (populous) city of the world, with more than 10 million inhabitants. It is
the economical capital of Brazil and a very __________________ (busy) place. It is also
__________________ (rich) in culture parks and museums.

São Paulo is centered around the Praça da Sé, where there is a stone mark symbolizing the
"point zero" of the city. The subway system is __________________ (clean) and
__________________ (efficient) but covers only a few areas of the city, although extensions
are being made. __________________ (interesting) neighborhoods to visit include Jardins,
Itaim and the Ibirapuera Park.
 The main sights in the city include the different neighborhoods with their __________________
(special) Italian, Japanese or Arabic influences. They have their own characteristic atmosphere
and it is a lot of fun to just walk around, go to one of the many __________________ (small)
restaurants or have a drink somewhere.
Brazilians say that paulistanos live to work and to eat, which is probably true. Food in São Paulo
is the __________________ (good) in the country and rivals that of any major capital in the
world. If you are there and like to eat meat, make sure you try the rodizios (barbecue) or
feijoada (pork and beans - served only on Wednesdays and Saturdays). The pizzas are also
extremely tasteful and a must-eat. You can find it from a __________________ (wide) range of
restaurants from the __________________ (cheap) delivery place to fine
__________________ (expensive) ones.
São Paulo is also very much a party town. You can get stuck in traffic in the middle of the night
when party animals return from their hunt.
Automotive traffic in São Paulo is __________________ (complicated), especially in main
routes, all along the weekdays and gets __________________ (bad) at rush hours (from 8 am
to 10 am and from 6 pm to 8 pm). Laws to regulate traffic include a rule forbidding cars to
circulate at specific week days depending on the final number of their license. On the weekends
the traffic is __________________ (good) with some complications in places where there are
bars, shopping centers or other public attractions.
São Paulo has the __________________ (large) underground transportation system in Brazil:
the "Metro". It is not as __________________ (comprehensive) as the trains in Europe or North
America, but it serves most of the important areas. It is the __________________ (safe) and
__________________ (clean) way to get around São Paulo.
Adapted from: http://www.world66.com/southamerica/brazil/saopaulo

3- Read the text about São Paulo again (question 2) and answer the questions

a. The text mentions different cultures that have influenced São Paulo’s growth. Write 2 of them.

_____________________________________________________________________________

b. What do Brazilians say about paulistanos. Give a complete answer.

_____________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________
c. List three problems of São Paulo mentioned in the text.

_____________________________________________________________________________

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d. Write two good things about São Paulo mentioned in the text.

_____________________________________________________________________________

4- Complete the sentences with: THE - A - AN. If no article is necessary, write X

In ______________ early part of last century, __________ most people in ______________ Britain
used to go to _____________ church regularly. ________ religion was ____________ important part
of people’s lives. It was common to see ___________ whole families, wearing their finest clothes on
__________ way to _________ local church. Going to __________ church was _______ most
important activity on _________ Sundays. _________ entertainment that existed took place at
___________ home. Families would read ________ books, or someone would play ___________
piano. However, since ___________ 1950’s, there has been ___________ steady decline in
___________ importance of ________ religion.

5- Link the sentences using the appropriate relative clauses.

a. There's the policeman.. ( ) 1. who looked after me.
b. This is the nurse... ( ) 2. who stole my wallet.
c. There are the letters... ( ) 3. which I usually read.
d. Those are the boxes... ( ) 4. who repaired my car.
e. The police arrested the man... ( ) 5. where the Queen slept.
f. Here's the pen... ( ) 6. which shows my new house.
g. Here's a photograph... ( ) 7. who gave a speeding ticket.
h. He's the mechanic... ( ) 8. where I keep my swimming medals.
i. This is the room… ( ) 9. which arrived yesterday.
j. That’s the magazines… ( ) 10. which I used to write my last novel.
6- Complete the grammar rules with the correct modals:
MAY SHOULD MIGHT HAVE TO
OUGHT TO HAD BETTER MUST
a. Quando queremos dar conselhos, os modals utilizados são _____________ e _____________.
b. _____________ e _______________ expressam possibilidade.
c. Para expressar obrigação e dedução usamos ______________ e ____________________.
d. Já ____________________________ é usado para aconselhar ou avisar alguém.

7- SINCE OR FOR.

a. ______________ 2004. b. ______________ five years.

c. ______________ I was eleven. d. ______________ many hours.
e. ______________ last Winter. f, ______________ July.
g. ______________ a long time.

8- Assinale a alternative correta: O present perfect é usado para expressar

a. Ações que acontecem num tempo indefinido no passado;

b. Ações que acontecem no passado e continuam até o presente;
c. Ações que aconteceram no passado cujos resultados no presente são importantes;
d. Todas as anteriores.
e. Nenhuma das anteriores;

9- Read the text and make appropriate questions using the words given.

Hello! My name is Beto.

I was born in 1973, in Sorocaba. I studied in a Public School there and then I went to the
University in 1991. I became a Business Administrator in 1995. I met my wife at a party 10 years
ago. I have been married for 8 years. I’ve known her brother since we were kids, we studied at
the same school.

a- When / born
________________________________________________________________________________
b- When / become a Business Administrator
________________________________________________________________________________
c- Where / meet your wife
________________________________________________________________________________
d- How long / married
________________________________________________________________________________
e- How long / know her brother
________________________________________________________________________________

10- Choose either the present perfect or the simple past to go into each sentence:

a. 'This is my house.' 'How long have you lived here?' 'I _________________ (live) here since 1997.'

b. He lived in London for two years and then he _________________ (go) to Edinburgh.

c. When I left school, I cut my hair and _________________ (wear) it short ever since.

d. Shakespeare _________________ (write) a lot of plays.

e. My brother _________________ (write) several plays. He has just finished his latest.

f. I _________________ (not see) him for three years. I wonder where he is.

g. He _________________ (not smoke) for two weeks. He is trying to give it up.

h. Chopin _________________ (compose) some of his music in Majorca.

i. 'When _________________ (he/arrive)?' 'He arrived at 2 o'clock.'

j. I read his books when I was at school. I _________________ (enjoy) them very much.

k. I can't go out because I _________________ (not finish) my work yet.

l. 'I _________________ (never/drink) whiskey.' 'Well, have some now!'

m. Here are your shoes. I _________________ (just/clean) them.

n. I left home at 8.00a.m. and I _________________ (get) here at 12.00p.m.

o. I _________________ (meet) him last June.

p. _________________ (you/see) the moon last night?