PREPARATION FOR AH1 FINAL EXAM!

Resolve the following exercises following instructions.

INSTRUCTIONS: Select (√) the correct sentence.

1 a When have you been to the US?      

b When did you go to the US?  √ 
2 a I went to Tokyo last week.      
b I have been to Tokyo last week.      

3 a Have you ever been to Mexico?      

b Did you ever go to Mexico?      

4 a Kate has finished work two hours ago.      

b Kate finished work two hours ago.      

5 a Did he go on vacation last week or the week before?      

b Has he been on vacation last week or the week before?      

6 a I haven’t seen that movie yet.      

b I didn’t see that movie yet.      

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the below using questions words.

1 A     How    old is your sister?

B She’s 19.
2 A    How   often do you go to the movies?
B About once a month.
3 A      What      time does the program start?
B At nine o’clock.
4 A    Why       did you close the window?
B Because I’m cold.
5 A      When       are you going on vacation?
B At the end of the month.
6 A     Who      did you go with?
B Jim and Lucy.

INSTRUCTIONS: Put the words in order to write questions.

1 is / going / who / to / dinner / make / ?
  Who is going to making dinner?       
2 dishes / is / wash / going / the / he / to?
      Is he going to wash the dishes?             
3 going / in / long / is / live / she / to / the / US / how / ?
 How is she going to long live in the US?         
4 home / are / going / we / to / when / get / ?
 When are we going to get home?                 
5 going / are / married / next / get / they / to / year / ?
  Are they going to get married next year?       
6 is / going / she / to / at / the / post / get / office / what / ?
 What is she going to get at the post office?      

INSTRUCTIONS: Use the correct prepositions (in, on, at, of) in each sentence.
1. He doesn’t get up early on weekdays. 5. She gets up at six o’clock.
2. He lives in the north of Mexico. 6. They never have dinner on Monday
3. She goes skiing in the winter. evenings.
4. There is a document in the 7. There are two pictures on the wall.
computer. 8. She gets up early in the morning.
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9. Do they study on weekends? 10. We read in the afternoons.
INSTRUCTIONS: Read the following sentences, find the mistakes and rewrite the sentences
correctly. There are 2 sentences without mistakes so read carefully.

1. Does he studies English?

Does he study English? .
2. I can´t to play the Piano.
I can’t play the piano .
3. She likes eat fruits.
She likes to eat fruits .
4. What I can do today?
What can I do today? .
5. My computer is more big than yours.
My computer is bigger than yours .
6. Lionel Messi is the better player in the world.
Lionel Messi is the best player in the world .
7. Cristiano Ronaldo is worse than Messi.
Cristiano Ronaldo is worse than Messi .
8. Lake Atitlan is the most beautiful in the world.
Lake Atitlan is one of the most beautiful in the world .
9. I study hard for to work soon.
I study hard to work son .
10. My English is more good than yours.
My English is better than yours .

INSTRUCTIONS: Rewrite the sentences in the past tense.

1. He is in Peten. _He was in Peten.

2. Is he in the Hospital?
Is he was in the hospital? .
3. I start playing football at 5 p.m.
I started playing football at p.m. .
4. She works in a cafe on weekdays.
She worked in a cafe on weekdays .
5. You kiss Juan every Tuesday.
You kissed Juan every Tuesday .
6. Does she go to college?
Did she go to college? .

INSTRUCTIONS. Complete the conversation using would you like or I’d like.

A: Hello Sir. Would you like something to drink?

B: I’d like some juice, if that’s ok?
A: Of course. Would you like Some lemon juice?
B: No, I’d like some Apple juice.
A: And, would you like a piece of chocolate pie with that?
B: Oh, yes, please! Thank you very much!
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INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentences using the words from the box. Use them more than
once If necessary.

is are some an much many

any
1. Can I have some coffee, please? 6. I can’t see any beans in the drawer.
2. I’d like some apple juice, please. 7. There is many bread on the oven.
3. Do they have any bananas? 8. How many people did you see?
4. There aren´t any oranges. 9. There are some apples for you.
5. Are there any cheese? 10. Do you have any problem?

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentences using the present simple or the present continuous
form of the verb in parenthesis.

1. He is studying math at the university. (study)

2. I’m not going play tennis this afternoon. (not go)
3. Are they working right now? (work)
4. She isn’t going the party. (not enjoy)
5. Is he going to see Pedro tonight? (see)
6. Juan´s comes from San Jose. (come)
7. I´m meeting Jo at 6 p.m. tonight. (meet)
8. Why are you laughing now? (laugh)
9. She always wears nice clothes. (wear)
10. We’re late! Are you coming? (come)

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the sentences. Use the present perfect in affirmative, negative or
interrogative sentences.

1. He has travelled all over the world. (travel)

2. Have you ever seen this movie? (see)
3. We haven’t been on vacation this year. (be not)
4. They have read your letter. (read)
5. Has Bill done the laundry? (do)

INSTRUCTIONS: READ THE TEXT AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS BELOW!

Christopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy in 1451. While spending most of his early years at
sea, Columbus began to believe that he could find a shortcut to the Indies by sailing west across
the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately, the King of Portugal refused to finance such a trip, and
Columbus was forced to present his idea to the King and Queen of Spain. In 1492, King Ferdinand
and Queen Isabella agreed to pay for his trip. They gave him a crew and three ships, the Nina,
Pinta and Santa Maria. Columbus sailed aboard the Santa Maria. 

The trip was long and hard. Many sailors grew restless and wanted to turn around. After two
months at sea, land was finally sighted. The ships docked on the island of Hispaniola. Columbus
named the native people he saw "Indians", because he believed he had found the shortcut he was
looking for. In reality, Columbus found North America, a brand new continent at that time.
Columbus, however, couldn't be convinced. He died with the belief he had found the shortcut to
the Indies. Soon, however, other explorers and nations understood the importance of his
discoveries. Columbus' discoveries set the stage for the Age of Exploration, one of the most
fascinating and exciting times in world history

1. Where was Christopher Columbus born?

Cristopher Columbus was born in Genoa, Italy.
2. Columbus believed he could find a shortcut to the …
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Columbus believed he could find a shortcut to the Indies.
3. Which king refused to finance his trip?
The King of Portugal refused to finance his trip
4. When did Columbus set sail?
Columbus set sail in 1492.
5. What did Columbus name the native people he saw?
Columbus named the native people he saw “Indians”.

INSTRUCTIONS: Complete the chart using the correct form of the verb.

Present Past Past participle

Run Ran Run
Catch Caught Caught
Swim Swam Swum
Sleep Slept Slept
Draw Drew Drawn
Hit Hit Hit
Talk Talked Talked
Teach Taught Taught
Speak Spoke Spoken

Tell Told Told

Study Studied Studied
Watch Watched Watched
Write Wrote Written
Listen Listened Listened

INSTRUCTIONS: Which one is different? Underline the different word.

0. nice great awful amazing

1. bananas apples strawberries potatoes
2. mayor traffic circle traffic lights sidewalk
3. dress jeans shorts hair
4. wet cold rainy popular
5. Carefully, peacefully, gently, family.
6. my we his your
7. third five twentieth first
8. shower oven washing machine refrigerator
9. pilot model architect teach
10. apartment bathroom kitchen living room

A Are you coming soon? You’re (1)               taking              a long time.

B I know, but I’m still (2) getting ready.

A (3) Get off your shoes! You’re getting mud on the carpet!
B OK. OK. (4) Take it easy.

A When did they (5) get married?

B Last month. We (6) take lots of photos.

A Is it time to (7) getting off the bus?

B Yes, it is. Let’s (8) getting a taxi next time – we’re very late!

A Wow! Look at your inbox! You’ve (9) get a lot of emails!

B I know. I’ve been on vacation. It’s going to (10) take a long time to read them all.
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INSTRUCTIONS: Listen and choose the correct answer. http://www.esl-lab.com/elc/elcrd1.htm

1. Which was NOT mentioned as part of the purpose of the English Language Center?
A. to help international students prepare to enter institutions of higher learning
B. to teach students how to use English in their daily lives and at work
C. to provide work opportunities for graduating students in the community

2. What is one course taught at the English Language Center?

A. business English
B. US Culture
C. TOEFL

3. If the Fall semester begins on August 29th, by what date should one apply to the program?
A. May 29th
B. June 29th
C. July 29th

4. What is the tuition for a full-time student?

A. $2030
B. $2300
C. $2013

5. Which one was NOT mentioned as part of the application packet a student must send to the
center?
A. sponsorship form
B. high school transcripts
C. application fee

Instructions: Make notes about two people you know well.

• Their names
• Their descriptions
• Where they live
• Their jobs
• Other information

Now write a paragraph comparing them. Use the words in the box and your notes. Write
60–80 words.

although because and so but both

for example however

Their names are Jessica Yoc and Luis Patzán

Jessica is short, she is brunette, she has long hair and black hair, she is somewhat chubby, she is a
nurse, she is very kind, very nice and very honest but she is very angry and has a very strong
character so it is a little difficult to understand if she is angry or happy Luis is tall, he is dark, he
has black hair, he is fat, he is an accountant but he does not work in his profession, he is a good
worker. She lives in San Juan Sacatepéquez and he lives in Canada because he got a job in that
country and he left, but he's back at the end of the year. She works as a nurse in a health center
in the capital city. And he works taking care of bees on a farm in Canada, for example, he
changes the bees from the boxes, cleans the boxes, even though it is a bit complicated to do all
that, he really likes what he does at work. She is 27 years old, she is single but she is getting
married at the end of this year. He is 25 years old, he is single and they are both my brothers.
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However, I admire them very much for everything they have achieved and they are my example to
follow.