INTERMEDIATE FIVE (I05) WORKSHEET A

Book American Big Picture

The student can talk about books and genres using a variety
Learning outcome
of tenses in the past in a concrete manner.

VOCABULARY

Complete the blanks using the words in the box. Some may need plural forms.

cookbook anthology action comic book

historical romantic autobiography novel

 Many (1) _____________ characters, especially superheroes, have been

adapted into (2) ______ films.
 The Diary of a Young Girl by Anne Frank is a description of the emotional roller
coaster of a 13-year-old girl during World War II and one of the best-selling (3)
_____________ of all times.
 Produced and directed by Angelina Jolie, the (4) _________ film Unbroken was
based on the story of USA Olympian and army officer Louie Zamperini.
 The (5) _____ Bridget Jones’s Dairies, by Helen Fielding, is a reinterpretation of
the book Pride and Prejudice, which turned later into a (6) ________ comedy
starring Reneé Zellweger in 2001.
 A: Who wrote the (7) ________ called The Secrets of Peruvian Cuisine?
B: I am not sure, perhaps Gaston Acurio or Emilio Peschiera.
 Stephen Kings’ (8) ___________, Skeleton Crews, are worth reading since they
contain more than just the famous horror story The Mist.

GRAMMAR

Some verbs are incorrect. Correct the mistakes.

A report that was (1) publishing in March 2020 (2) indicates that if Chinese
authorities (3) acted three weeks earlier than they (4) were doing, the number
of coronavirus cases could have been reduced by 95% and its geographical
spread limited. On January 1st, Wuhan Public Security Bureau (5) bring in for

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 questioning eight doctors who (6) posted information about the illness on
WeChat on previous days. On January 18th, thousands of people (7) had
celebrated the Annual Wuhan Lunar New Year as usual. However, until that
moment, authorities (8) did not warn the population. Sadly, on January 20th,
Korea (9) was announcing the first case and on January 21st, the U.S Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (10) confirms the first coronavirus case in
the United States.

SPEAKING STRATEGY

Complete the conversation with the appropriate expressions from Unit 2:

A: Hi. What are you up to?

B: Getting ready to watch TV after a long day.
A: So, what’s your favorite show?
B: Without a doubt, it is Riverdale.
A: (1) _____________________?
B: It’s a drama series. (2) _______________________________ of a group of
adolescents in their path to adulthood. It includes romance, school, family, mystery,
and (3) this ________________________ relevant.
A: It sounds good.

Imagine that you are the author of a book. Think about the following: genre, setting, plot,
characters, etc. and answer the question in connected speech and expressions from Unit
2:
What are the characteristics that make your book a good piece for readers?

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 INTERMEDIATE FIVE (I05) WORKSHEET B

Book American Big Picture

Learning outcome I can compare places using comparative structures in a
concrete manner.

VOCABULARY

Read the sentences carefully. Then, choose the alternatives that make the sentences
logical. (Use your dictionary if necessary.)

1. When I visit a new city, __________ is what catches my attention the most. I think
I get to know the local people far better thanks to it.
a) a sculpture b) street art c) an installation

2. Someone told me the ____________ that are displayed in that art gallery are
usually breathtaking. The owners are always careful in selecting them.
a) installations b) murals c) graffiti

3. The guys that sing rap music at Kennedy Park in Miraflores are simply as
__________ as those we watch on TV. They are so spontaneous and fast at
thinking.
a) amazing b) shocking c) terrifying

4. We are absolutely _________ after this tour around the city, … but we loved
every minute of it. Yesterday’s was not as good as this one, for sure!
a) tired b) quiet c) exhausted

5. Is the traffic in Lima _______ more annoying than in your hometown?

a) by far b) much c) very

6. The poverty scenes that we saw in some cities in the highland were far more
__________. We had to look away; we almost cried.
a) moving b) boring c) shocked

7. The snacks in this store are ________ tasty. The ones in mine are far better.
a) absolutely b) very c) fairly

8. The stadium that was built in my hometown is ___________ huge!!! I think

it is as big as the Maracana in Brazil!!!
a) extremely b) fairly c) very

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 GRAMMAR

Read the sentences carefully and circle the correct word from the ones in parentheses.
(Use your dictionary if necessary.) Then, write the complete sentences again.

1. This graffiti sounds less (threatened / threatening) (than / as) the one across
the street.
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2. I did not feel as (stunned / stunning) with the beaches in Panama (than / as)
with those in Colombia.
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3. The video installation in an art gallery in Miraflores was much (more fascinating
/ fascinating) (than / as) this one. I really feel nothing when I watch this.
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4. Manuel’s answers to the teacher’s questions were not (more surprising / as

surprising) as Cristina’s. Did you see the look on the teacher’s face?
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5. As far as I am concerned, the landscapes in the jungle are not (as mind-blowing
/ far mind-blowing) (as / than) those in the highland.
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6. Were the reports from Italy far (more disturbing / much disturbing) than those
from China?
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7. Is Cerro de Pasco as (easy / easier) to get to as Huaraz?

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8. Do you think The Marriot may be a little (more expensive / expensive) than
The Sheraton?
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 9. The people in my friend’s hometown are not as kind as (Lima / those in Lima).

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10. For quite a few people, a city is far (good / better) to live in than a town.
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SPEAKING STRATEGY

Complete the sentences with expressions that make the ideas more emphatic.
 What ________________________________ is that it has far worse traffic than
any other city in our country.
 The _________________________________ is that its people are not as
respectful as you would like them to be.

Forum: Ask a friend or a relative of yours who is currently working where he/she would
like to live when he/she retires -on the coast, in the highland, or in the jungle. Ask him/her
to give you reasons for his/her choice. Then, participate in the class forum at least twice.
Remember to use the following: a comparative form, a vocabulary item of the unit, an
expression to make an idea more emphatic and enough elaboration.

Example: My neighbor Manuel told me he would love to live in the jungle when he
retires, fifteen years from now. What he loves about the jungle is that it is not as
polluted as the city.

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::1i· 1 D Café 1 He Said, She Said

Before watching ................................................... C Complete 1-10 with about, on, out, ouer or up.

A Predict. Why is Rory calling Genevieve? Rory finally asked you ___ !
2 August said that Rory was thinking ___ it.
3 Why would your brother know ___ me and Rory1
4 They hang __ all the time.
5 Rory told Auggie you'd probably never go __
with him.
6 Rory likes you. He's crazy ___ you.
7 Really1 I figured he was ___ me by now.
8 Do you and Auggie gossip ___ us?
Maybe he's calling to apologize.
9 When you date a musician, you end ___
breaking ___ with him.
Maybe he left something at her house.
1O Al! right. Let me sleep ___ it.
8 Match 1-6 to their definitions. D Match seven phrasal verbs in C to their definitions.
1 obviously 4 caller ID
O to wait befare making a decision
2 a night out 5 gossip O to spend time together
3 considerate 6 chemistry
O to stop loving a person
O A phone feature that allows phone number O to date
recognition.
O to end a romantic relationship
O A romantic attraction between two people. O to invite on a date
O Behaving in a caring way about another person's O to finally do or be something
feelings.
O Talking about other people or passing on untrue
information. After watching ........................................................
O Evening spent away from home having fun.
O Evidently. A Answer 1-4.
Genevieve is...
O an artist. O a musician. O a philosopher.
While watching ......................................................
2 Andrea and August are Genevieve's...
A Watch and check all you hear. O friends. O siblings. O cousins.
O Genevieve hates the band Curious Fools. 3 Rory got tickets to the concert from ...
O They're meeting at the Lexington Theater. O work. O a friend. O the theater.
O August told Andrea that Rory likes Genevieve. 4 After the concert, they're going to go ...
O Genevieve told Andrea that Rory was crazy about her. O to a party. O to a show. O home.
O Andrea thinks Rory is ridiculous.
O Genevieve and Rory don't have anything in common. 8 Complete 1-6 with the correct form of haue / haue to.
O Genevieve breaks up with boyfriends in one month. 1 I was wondering if you ____ any plans.
O Genevieve likes to date psychologists. 2 I don't ____ anything in common with him.
O Andrea thinks Genevieve and Rory might have 3 You might ____ chemistry!
chemistry. 4 Rory ____ become clase friends with August.
8 Watch again and order the events, 1-7. 5 You ____ tell me about how you met him.
6 And if you're interested, they ____ a party
O Rory and Genevieve go to a concert. after their show.
O Andrea and Genevieve talk on the phone.
O Rory asks Genevieve out. C (MAl<E IT PERSONAL) Talk in pairs. Do you think their
O Rory is waiting for Genevieve at the theater. date will be a success? Will they get along well?
O Genevieve is thinking about dating Rory. -'- --
O Rory and Genevieve are talking about going to a party. 1 don't think they're going Why not? Rory is

!
to have a good date. a nice guy and ...
O Rory gets tickets from his friend in the band.
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Before watching .......................................... .. . B Watch again. Then sort the information into
categories 1-4.
A What do you think Daniel has been doing?
canopy driving cars jaguars jungles
overusing e!ectricity peop!e rain forest recyc!ing
tamarin monkeys throwing glass and cans away
toucans turning off lights walking

Where has logging

been going on?
2 Who have been
Maybe he's been working as a model! victims of logging?

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Perhaps he's in trouble with the police?
.,,
3 Which actions / things
impact negatively on
the Earth?
B Match 1-5 to the photos. Which have you actually
seen in real life? 4 Which actions make
a difference?

C (MAl<E IT PERSONAL) Have you ever participated in

"green" recycling programs? What kinds of things
have you done to help the environment?

1 never throw trash on the ground.

After watching .................................................... .. .

A True (T) or false (F)?
1 Global warming har ms ALL species of animals.
2 August has had a lot of pets.
3 Daniel has been talking about ways to make money.
A jaguar. 4 A toucan. 4 There are jungles and rain forests in all continents.
2 A tamarin monkey. 5 A forest canopy. 5 Most people just throw away glass and cans instead
3 Logging. of recycling them.
6 Daniel has broken Lucy's heart.
C (MAKE 1T PERSONAL) In pairs, think of three ways we
can help endangered species. B Complete 1-6 with the Present Perfect or Present
Perfect Continuous of the verbs.
1 guess we could build more zoos. He ___ always ___ a fanatic about weather
and the env ironment. (be)
2 I ___ never ___ such an animal lover. (know)
While watching ....................................................... . 3 ___ he ___ to be a weatherman? (study)
4 Daniel ___ environmental science classes. (take)
A Watch the video and answer 1-4.
5 The effects of global warming ___ harm to
Where is Daniel? wildlife. (cause)
O In a club. O In a studio. O In azoo. 6 This ___ far the past severa! years and the
2 What has Daniel been researching? results devastating. (go on / be)
O Wildlife. O Global warming. O Polar bears. C (MAKE IT PERSONAL) How have you, your friends, or
3 What is Daniel studying to be? your government been trying to make a difference
O A weatherman. O A reporter. 0An animal for the planet?
activist.
4 What didn't Lucy know much about?
We've been trying to use hybrid
O Antarctica. O Weather. O Endangered cars and improve the air quality.
animals.
 3 Global Swarming

Before watching ................................................ B Watch again and check the features of each of
these places.
A Are the photos C (capital), Co (coast), L (landmark)
Buenos Mexico New Quebec
or S (scenery)? Use these adjectives to give your
Aires City York City
opinion about the places.
architecture
amazing awesome beautiful buzzing chaotic cafés
congested crowded historie incredible
chaotic
good public
transportation
historie
landmarks
scenery
traffic
unpredictable
weather

After watching ........................................... ...

A Check the correct answer to questions 1-4.
1 Why did A ndrea and August move a lot?
O Their mother was a photojournalist.
O Their parents changed jobs.
O They didn't like to stay in one place.
2 Why does Rory go to Dublin every year'
O To play soccer.
O To visit his grandparents.
O He doesn't have a reason.
3 How many cities did August say they had lived in?
O Five.
O More than ten.
O More than he could name.
B describe your favorite
(MAl<E IT PERSONAi:) In pairs, 4 Andrea and August mention "swarming like bees" to
place or historie landmark. describe:
a Their busy life.
1 saw the pyramids in Egypt five years b Cities buzzing with people.
ago. l'd never seen anything so old befare! e The noise of traffic.
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B Complete 1-4 with the Past Simple or Past Perfect.
While watching .......................................................... 1 Rory ______ about visiting the West
Coast. (think)
A Watch and check all you hear. 2 A ndrea's family ______ sorne time in
O August and Andrea had lived in many places before Buenos Aires before. (spend)
they moved back to the U.S. 3 August and Andrea ______ Rory pictures
O Rory wants to go somewhere he has been before. of Buenos Aires. (show)
O Silicon Valley is home of the computer nerds. 4 Rory ______ in Dublin before he moved to
the U.S. (live)
O Rory has never been to Quebec City before.
O August doesn't think New York is chaotic. C (MAl<E IT PERi@AD What's your city like? Had you
O A ndrea and August lived in Buenos Aires. ever lived anywhere else before you moved there?
O Mexico City and New York are very crowded.
O Rush hour in Mexico City is similar to New York. Befare I went to college in Buenos Aires,
O we lived in Córdoba.
Montreal has lots of little cafés.
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