Ενδεικτικές λύσεις των 16 φιλτραρισμένων κλειστών ασκήσεων της ενότητας (σελ. 23-37): Past Simple/Continuous, reading για τη Μύκονο και τον Thomas Cook (word-meaning, ερωτήσεις κατανόησης), 2ος υποθετικός λόγος, λεξιλόγιο διακοπών, προθέσεις χρόνου, Present Perfect Simple/Continuous, word building -tion/-ive, phrasal verbs.
Ερώτηση: In the listening it says, “One day we were having breakfast on the deck when a small dolphin suddenly appeared on the surface of the sea”. a. When do we use the Past Simple and when the Past Continuous Tense? b. Put the verbs in brackets into the Past Simple or the Past Continuous Tense. I (sit) in a cafe the other day when a small group of musicians suddenly (appear) on the pavement. They (play) music from Peru and they (wear) colourful clothes. After a while one member of the group (begin) to walk towards the tables. He (not collect) money as I (think) at the beginning, but he (sell) CD's and cassettes of the group.
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) a. We use the Past Continuous for an action that was in progress at a certain moment in the past (the background), and the Past Simple for a completed action or for a sudden event that interrupted the action in progress. b. was sitting, appeared, were playing, were wearing, began, wasn't collecting, thought, was selling.
Ερώτηση: Skim through the following extract from a guide to the island of Mykonos and find the words that best complete the boxes below: Where to stay, When to go, What to buy, Where to go.
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) Where to stay: at a beach hotel (for a quiet holiday). When to go: in September, the ideal time (the weather is at its best and tourists are scarce); summer is the peak season (higher fares and sometimes a shortage of hotel rooms). What to buy: clothes, pottery souvenirs, jewellery. Where to go: the capital Hora with its colourful harbour, the whitewashed streets, the isolated parts of the island, the beaches, bars and restaurants.
Ερώτηση: Find a word or phrase in the text that means the following: people of letters and arts=, high season=, not many=, rising or falling sharply=, protection=, standing far from others=
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) people of letters and arts = intellectuals· high season = peak season· not many = scarce· rising or falling sharply = steep· protection = shelter· standing far from others = isolated.
Ερώτηση: Read the text and answer the questions that follow. 1. What kind of tourists does the island attract? 2. What does the island look like? 3. What is unusual about the way the villages are built? 4. What would a foreign architect be interested in? 5. What kind of entertainment does the island offer?
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) 1. It attracts visitors from the entire globe, including large numbers of artists and intellectuals. 2. Steep mountains give way to low, rocky hills which combine with superb beaches; along the whitewashed streets stand brilliant white cubic houses with wooden doors and windows and brightly coloured balconies. 3. Unlike other island villages, Mykonos is spread out over a flat area, giving out an impression of aesthetic unity. 4. The way the town is built: it is spread out over a flat area, with whitewashed streets and white cubic houses, which give an impression of aesthetic unity. 5. It offers a variety of entertainment for all tastes and ages: a quiet holiday at a beach hotel, visiting the isolated parts of the island, or joining the crowds on beaches, in bars and restaurants.
Κριτήρια αξιολόγησης:
Ερώτηση: Match the prompts in A with the prompts in B and then write the sentences using the second conditional. A: I/win the lottery· I/be a teacher· I/know his number· Mary/not live so far· We/live close to the station· I/have more free time· She/be so shy· It/not rain. B: I/phone him· We/go to work by car· I/travel around the world· She/have friends· We/go for a walk· I/not give much homework· I/go out more often· We/visit her more often.
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) 1. If I won the lottery, I would travel around the world. 2. If I were a teacher, I wouldn't give much homework. 3. If I knew his number, I would phone him. 4. If Mary didn't live so far, we would visit her more often. 5. If we lived close to the station, we would go to work by car. 6. If I had more free time, I would go out more often. 7. If she weren't so shy, she would have friends. 8. If it didn't rain, we would go for a walk.
Κριτήρια αξιολόγησης:
Ερώτηση: Complete the following sentences with one word/phrase on holiday and travel. Choose each of the word/phrase from the box. There are three extra words/ phrases. package holiday, resort, tour operator, peak, journey, travel agent, souvenirs, camp-site, charter. 1. For general advice about travel, go to a . 2. A organises holidays. 3. During the summer there are flights, which are much cheaper than a scheduled one. 4. Last year we went on a . Everything was organised for us: the flight, the hotel and all the entertainment. 5. We brought back some local pottery as . Each time we look at them, we remember what a great time we had. 6. A holiday is a town which welcomes and entertains people.
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) 1. travel agent. 2. tour operator. 3. charter. 4. package holiday. 5. souvenirs. 6. resort.
Ερώτηση: In which European countries are the following places? Brussels, Cologne, Lisbon, Paris, Zurich, Milan.
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: Brussels: Belgium. Cologne: Germany. Lisbon: Portugal. Paris: France. Zurich: Switzerland. Milan: Italy.
Ερώτηση: Find a word or phrase in the text that means the following: commerce=, started their journey=, officially recognised=, reason=, money gained in business=, make better=, large boats=, ask an amount of money as a price=, things done successfully=, started=
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) commerce = business· started their journey = set off· officially recognised = formal· reason = motive· money gained in business = profit· make better = improve· large boats = steamers· ask an amount of money as a price = charge· things done successfully = achievements· started = began (ή initiated).
Ερώτηση: Answer the following questions about the text. 1. What was the first excursion that Thomas Cook arranged? 2. How did he manage to deal with its cost? 3. What was Cook's motive when he started this particular business? 4. When did he make his first profit? 5. Which places did he choose as his tourist destinations? 6. Did his business remain successful even after his death?
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) 1. A train trip for 500 factory workers from Leicester to Loughborough, 12 miles away, on July 5, 1841. 2. He persuaded the Midland Railway Company to let him charter a train on the condition that he would pay them back once they had sold all the tickets. 3. His motive was not to make a profit, but to try to improve society and prevent people from getting into trouble with the police or causing other social problems. 4. In 1845, after he organised a trip to Liverpool. 5. First neighbouring towns and the countryside, then parts of Europe (Brussels, Cologne, the Rhine, Strasbourg, Zurich, Paris and Milan), and later places all around the world. 6. Yes. When he died in the 1890's, he left behind a name that is now known worldwide for the exceptional services he initiated.
Ερώτηση: Write the times under the correct headings: at, in, on, no preposition. summer, 10.45 am, the evening, night, last week, a few days ago, the day before yesterday, the weekend, the 1890's, November, my birthday, the moment, Sunday morning, 2003, two weeks, Easter, 20 April 1965, the 20th century.
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) at: 10.45 am, night, the moment, the weekend, Easter. in: summer, the evening, the 1890's, November, 2003, the 20th century, two weeks. on: my birthday, Sunday morning, 20 April 1965. no preposition: last week, a few days ago, the day before yesterday.
Κριτήρια αξιολόγησης:
Ερώτηση: Correct the following sentences. 1. I'll see you on next Saturday. 2. The term begins in 11 September and ends some time on November. 3. They often go out in Saturday evenings. 4. Margaret got married at 2000. 5. Do you give each other presents in Christmas?
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) 1. I'll see you next Saturday. 2. The term begins on 11 September and ends sometime in November. 3. They often go out on Saturday evenings. 4. Margaret got married in 2000. 5. Do you give each other presents at Christmas?
Ερώτηση: Match these examples with the different uses of the Present Perfect Simple Tense in the table above. 1. I've just finished my homework. 2. Alex has travelled all over the world. 3. I lived in Paris for two years. 4. She's worked for the same company for years. 5. We've known each other since we were born. 6. You've changed. What have you done to your hair?
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) 1-b (ολοκληρωμένη ενέργεια)· 2-a (εμπειρία, ο χρόνος δεν έχει σημασία)· 3-δεν ταιριάζει με a-e, είναι Past Simple (αντιπαράδειγμα)· 4-e (μη ολοκληρωμένο παρελθόν)· 5-c (ρήμα κατάστασης «know»)· 6-d (παροντικό αποτέλεσμα).
Ερώτηση: Match these examples with the different uses of the Present Perfect Continuous Tense in the table above. 1. I've been having problems with my stomach. 2. He's been painting his room. 3. She's been waiting at the bus stop for ages. 4. Scientists have been looking for a new medicine since the new virus attacked.
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) 1-d (επαναλαμβανόμενη ενέργεια)· 2-c (πρόσφατη ενέργεια, ίσως όχι ολοκληρωμένη)· 3-b (ξεκίνησε και συνεχίζεται, διάρκεια)· 4-a (μη ολοκληρωμένο παρελθόν).
Ερώτηση: Complete the gaps with the correct form of the verb in the parenthesis. 1. My friend is very busy recently. He (learn) Italian. 2. Look! Somebody (break) that car window. 3. Is it still snowing? No, it (stop) . 4. You (change) . (you/lose) weight? 5. I (read) the book you lent me. It was very good. 6. Your eyes are red. (you/cry) ? 7. My telephone is working again. My brother (repair) it. 8. Our parents are on holiday. Really? Where (they/go) ? 9. I (save) money to buy a computer. How much (you/save) so far? 10. Your hands are covered with mud. (you/work) in the garden?
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) 1. has been learning. 2. has broken. 3. has stopped. 4. have changed· Have you lost. 5. have read. 6. Have you been crying. 7. has repaired. 8. have they gone. 9. have been saving· have you saved. 10. Have you been working.
Ερώτηση: Now form nouns and adjectives from the following verbs, making any necessary spelling changes: attract, produce, create, inform, protect.
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) attract → attraction (noun) / attractive (adjective). produce → production / productive. create → creation / creative. inform → information / informative. protect → protection / protective.
Ερώτηση: PHRASAL VERBS (Phrasal verbs are two- or three- part verbs which are used in informal English.) In the texts we came across the following phrasal verbs: set off, pay back and go on. Match these verbs to the meanings below and then make sentences of your own. Don't forget to use the correct tense. Verbs: set off, pay back, go on. Meanings: continue an activity, begin a journey, return money you have borrowed.
Απάντηση:
Σύνοψη: (ενδεικτική) set off = begin a journey. pay back = return money you have borrowed. go on = continue an activity. Example sentences: We set off early in the morning to avoid the traffic. I'll pay you back the money next week. After the break the teacher went on with the lesson.