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In section E you review and revise the key language of this Unit. You practise error correction, pronunciation, prepositions, functional language and question formation. Count your correct answers after each section and give yourself a score for each exercise.
1 Errors to avoid.
Tick (ü) the correct sentences. Correct the wrong ones. Listen and check.
Examples
Open your books, please. (ü)
Please listen the CD. X Please listen to the CD
1. I really enjoy living in Rio.
2. I haven't been to there for over ten years.
3. Uberlandia's quieter than Rio and much less chaoticer.
4. It's a lot easier to drive around and meet friends.
5. Some people think it's an old-fashioned or boring place but I don't.
6. Mineiros aren't same as Cariocas.
7. I love them both as much as each.
8. They're more serious and people say they work harder too.
9. It only took a hour.
10. I've just checked into the Hotel Gloria, near the airport.
11. But, it's more humid than Brasilia.
12. How far is it?
One mark for each: Your score___/12
2 Pronunciation.
These words from Unit 13 are similar in Portuguese. Can you pronounce them? Mark the stress. Listen and check.
1. It's called the 'marvellous city'.
2. Monday is a chaotic day.
3. I like walking in the forest.
4. I had a serious chat with one of my students.
5. There is so much pollution.
6. My apartment is quite modern.
7. I don't like sleeping with the air-conditioning on.
8. I have got to be at the airport in an hour.
9. I don't like it when it's hot and humid.
10. I spend a lot of money on taxis.
Two marks for each: Your score ___/10
3 Test your prepositions.
Complete the sentences. Listen and check.
1. I love shopping _____ São Paulo.
2. I haven't seen her _____ ages.
3. She's moving _____ a house.
4. It's easier _____ drive a smaller car.
5. He likes the people _____ Salvador.
6. Now she's older she can't get _____ the shops.
7. That must be the best restaurant _____ Minas.
8. It was ______ a week before she phoned him.
9. Don't check _______ the hotel before you see the bedroom.
10. I'm sure the keys are ______ your handbag.
One mark for each: Your score ___/10
4 Build your own Phrasebook. Translate these phrases.
| 1. I really enjoy living in Rio. | ___________________________________________ |
| 2. But sometimes I miss Uberlandia. | ___________________________________________ |
| 3. Life moves more slowly. | ___________________________________________ |
| 4. Uberlandia's quieter than Rio. | ___________________________________________ |
| 5. It's much less chaotic. | ___________________________________________ |
| 6. It's a lot easier to drive around. | ___________________________________________ |
| 7. It's so much smaller. | ___________________________________________ |
| 8. Some people think it's an old-fashioned place. | ___________________________________________ |
| 9. But I don't. | ___________________________________________ |
| 10. I love the buzz of Rio. | ___________________________________________ |
| 11. I suppose I love them both as much as each other. | ___________________________________________ |
| 12. They're more serious. | ___________________________________________ |
| 13. Nobody would argue with that! | ___________________________________________ |
| 14. How was your trip? | ___________________________________________ |
| 15. It only took an hour. | ___________________________________________ |
| 16. Lucky you! | ___________________________________________ |
| 17. It took me over a day by bus. | ___________________________________________ |
| 18. I've got a lovely room with a view of the Sugar Loaf. | ___________________________________________ |
| 19. Is Rio as beautiful as you thought? | ___________________________________________ |
| 20. It's more humid than Brasilia. | ___________________________________________ |
| 21. How do I get to your school? | ___________________________________________ |
| 22. It's probably easier to get a taxi. | ___________________________________________ |
| 23. Repeat that twice please. | ___________________________________________ |
| 24. How far is it? | ___________________________________________ |
One mark for each: Your score ___/24
5 Race the tape. Listen and translate the phrase that you hear before the next one starts. One mark for each: Your score ___/24
6 Question formation.
Write the questions for the statements in Exercise 5 above. Listen and check.
3. _______________________________________
10. ______________________________________
12. ______________________________________
15. ______________________________________
One mark for each: Your score ____/4
Calculate your score Total: ___/84
Write your score on the Score sheet in your Portfolio.
Calculate your score Total: ___/84
Write your score on the Score sheet in your Portfolio.
If your score is over 60, do Unit 14.
If your score is under 60, revise the exercises in Unit 13 which you had problems with.
Well done, you've finished Unit 13!
à go to Unit 13 KEY