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   Units 7-9 | Reading

1. Read the text. Select True or False.

Welcome to Malinalco! Malinalco is a great town for tourists. Malinalco is near the city of
Toluca in Mexico. Malinalco has a long history, many old traditions and very friendly people.
There are a lot of interesting historical sites, such as the Temple of the Eagles. People from all
over the world love visiting Malinalco.
To relax, the best option is to go to a “temazcal ahaxochitl,” which is a very small house with a
sauna. The house is full of herbal aromas. You can sit on the floor and relax for an hour. It's
fantastic!
Accommodations in the town are comfortable and the prices are good. Many hotels have
private gardens and pools. The most expensive hotels are located near the town square.
When you get hungry, you can eat in Malinalco's great restaurants. Some restaurants
specialize in local traditional food. There are also restaurants that specialize in fresh fish and
seafood.
Malinalco is an ideal place to go shopping for souvenirs. Tourists can buy lots of local arts and
crafts, including simple ceramics, beautiful art and fine jewelry. We hope you enjoy your stay!
    T F
1. You can visit historical sites in Malinalco.    
       
2. The best place to relax is in the most stylish hotels.    
       
3. The cheap hotels are near the town square.    
       
4. You can eat traditional food in the town's restaurants.    
       
5. Stores in Malinalco sell arts and crafts.    
       
2. Read the text. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

Welcome to Malinalco! Malinalco is a great town for tourists. Malinalco is near the city of
Toluca in Mexico. Malinalco has a long history, many old traditions and very friendly people.
There are a lot of interesting historical sites, such as the Temple of the Eagles. People from all
over the world love visiting Malinalco.

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To relax, the best option is to go to a “temazcal ahaxochitl,” which is a very small house with a
sauna. The house is full of herbal aromas. You can sit on the floor and relax for an hour. It's
fantastic!
Accommodations in the town are comfortable and the prices are good. Many hotels have
private gardens and pools. The most expensive hotels are located near the town square.
When you get hungry, you can eat in Malinalco's great restaurants. Some restaurants
specialize in local traditional food. There are also restaurants that specialize in fresh fish and
seafood.
Malinalco is an ideal place to go shopping for souvenirs. Tourists can buy lots of local arts and
crafts, including simple ceramics, beautiful art and fine jewelry. We hope you enjoy your stay!
1. The Temple of the Eagles...

a. is an old tradition.  
b. is a historical site.  
c. has very friendly people.  

2. A “temazcal ahaxochitl” is...

a. a place where you can relax.  

b. an area of the town where you can relax.  
c. an herb to help you relax.  

3. A lot of hotels...

a. are expensive.  
b. have gardens and pools.  
c. are located near the town square.  

4. In Malinalco, you can find...

a. hotels that specialize in seafood.  

b. restaurants that cook traditional food.  
c. beautiful restaurants.  

5. Tourists can buy...

a. cheap jewelry.  
b. souvenirs from all over the world.  
c. local arts and crafts.  
3. Read the text. Match the paragraphs and the descriptions.

Welcome to Malinalco! Malinalco is a great town for tourists. Malinalco is near the city of
Toluca in Mexico. Malinalco has a long history, many old traditions and very friendly people.
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There are a lot of interesting historical sites, such as the Temple of the Eagles. People from all
over the world love visiting Malinalco.
To relax, the best option is to go to a “temazcal ahaxochitl,” which is a very small house with a
sauna. The house is full of herbal aromas. You can sit on the floor and relax for an hour. It's
fantastic!
Accommodations in the town are comfortable and the prices are good. Many hotels have
private gardens and pools. The most expensive hotels are located near the town square.
When you get hungry, you can eat in Malinalco's great restaurants. Some restaurants
specialize in local traditional food. There are also restaurants that specialize in fresh fish and
seafood.
Malinalco is an ideal place to go shopping for souvenirs. Tourists can buy lots of local arts and
crafts, including simple ceramics, beautiful art and fine jewelry. We hope you enjoy your stay!

1. Paragraph 1 a. About Malinalco.

2. Paragraph 2 b. Eating out.

3. Paragraph 3 c. Where you can stay.

4. Paragraph 4 d. Shopping.

5. Paragraph 5 e. The best way to relax.

4. Read the text. Complete each sentence with the correct word.

Welcome to Malinalco! Malinalco is a great town for tourists. Malinalco is near the city of
Toluca in Mexico. Malinalco has a long history, many old traditions and very friendly people.
There are a lot of interesting historical sites, such as the Temple of the Eagles. People from all
over the world love visiting Malinalco.
To relax, the best option is to go to a “temazcal ahaxochitl,” which is a very small house with a
sauna. The house is full of herbal aromas. You can sit on the floor and relax for an hour. It's
fantastic!
Accommodations in the town are comfortable and the prices are good. Many hotels have
private gardens and pools. The most expensive hotels are located near the town square.
When you get hungry, you can eat in Malinalco's great restaurants. Some restaurants
specialize in local traditional food. There are also restaurants that specialize in fresh fish and
seafood.

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Malinalco is an ideal place to go shopping for souvenirs. Tourists can buy lots of local arts and
crafts, including simple ceramics, beautiful art and fine jewelry. We hope you enjoy your stay!

1. The Temple of the Eagles is a ___________________ site.

2. A “temazcal ahaxochitl” is a good place to ___________________.

3. The ___________________ hotels are near the town square.

4. Some ___________________ specialize in traditional Mexican food.

5. Stores in Malinalco are a great place to go ___________________.

   Units 7-9 | Listening

1. Listen to the speakers. Select True or False.

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    T F
1. Ann is from San Francisco.    
       
2. Michelle ordered coffee and a donut.    
       
3. Zack wants to go swimming.    
       
4. Bill isn't going to go to the movie.    
       
5. Kate can't ride her bike to the lake.    
       
2. Listen to the speakers. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

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1. Harry is visiting...

a. Ann.  
b. Jason.  

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c. Jason and Francisco.  

2. Michelle's friend ordered...

a. tea.  
b. coffee and a donut.  
c. toast with jam and butter.  

3. Emma wants to...

a. play a computer game.  

b. take the dog for a walk.  
c. go swimming.  

4. Bill wants to...

a. see a Brad Pitt movie.  

b. watch an Indian movie.  
c. go to a new restaurant.  

5. The weather is going to be...

a. rainy.  
b. cloudy.  
c. very hot.  
3. Listen to the speakers. Match the parts of the sentences.

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1. Harry a. lives in San Francisco.

2. Michelle b. has a new computer game.

3. Zack c. orders coffee and a donut.

4. Jennifer d. can't ride her bike to the lake.

5. Kate e. wants to go to the movies.

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4. Listen to the speakers. Complete each sentence with the correct word.

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1. Harry is visiting for a ___________________.

2. Michelle ordered ___________________ and a donut.

3. Zack wants to take the ___________________.

4. Bill wants to try the new Indian ___________________.

5. Kate wanted to ride her bike to the ___________________.

   Units 7-9 | Writing

1. Write an e-mail to a friend. Write up to 80 words. Follow the instructions.

In your e-mail:
• Thank your friend for a birthday present.
• Tell your friend about what you did last weekend to celebrate your birthday.
• Remember to use an informal style.
• Finish the e-mail with a friendly ending.

2. Write an article about a cultural event that takes place in your country. Write up to
100 words. Follow the instructions.

In your article, answer some of the following points. You can invent the details if you are not
sure:
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• Where the event takes place.

• How often it happens.
• What happens at the event.
• How many people went last time the event took place.
• What happened the last time the event took place.

   Units 7-9 | Grammar

1. Read the sentences. Select True if grammatically correct and False if grammatically
incorrect.

    T F
1. Were you there on business?    
       
2. Did he wait for you? Yes, he didn't.    
       
3. I changed my mind about them.    
       
4. We had a fantastic time at the concert.    
       
5. I'd like go to Rio.    
       
2. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. There's ... fruit juice on the table.

a. a  
b. some  
c. any  

2. ... many tourists.

a. There weren't  
b. There wasn't  
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c. There isn't  

3. ... pasta do you want?

a. How a  
b. How many  
c. How much  

4. What ... on the weekend?

a. did you  
b. did you do  
c. do you did  

5. I ... to my sister yesterday.

a. speak  
b. speaked  
c. spoke  
3. Match the parts of the sentences.

1. She met him at the a. at the party.

2. In the b. end, we decided to go to

a movie.

3. Would you like some c. of wine for the party?

4. Is there a lot d. butter and jam with your

toast?

5. He was e. age of 49.

4. Complete the sentences with the past simple form of the verbs in parentheses.

1. They ___________________ in Montana on vacation last week.

(be)

2. You ___________________ to find a new job. (need)

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3. I ___________________ home at three o'clock in the morning.

(get)

4. She ___________________ the cake was delicious. (think)

5. We ___________________ in 1999, when I was 18. (meet)

   Units 7-9 | Vocabulary

1. Read the sentences. Select True or False.

    T F
1. You catch a bus.    
       
2. You win a game of cards.    
       
3. Sausages are a meat product.    
       
4. Wine is a sweet snack.    
       
5. Lettuce is a kind of fruit.    
       
2. Choose the correct option to complete each sentence.

1. There are fears about a new flu...

a. hospital.  
b. victory.  
c. pandemic.  

2. We ... a concert on the weekend.

a. got  
b. went to  
c. stole  

3. Carrots are a type of...

a. fish.  
b. vegetable.  

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c. fruit.  

4. It a waste to ... good food.

a. throw away  
b. eat  
c. cook  

5. I'm cold and wet because it is windy and...

a. cloudy.  
b. raining.  
c. sunny.  

3. Match the parts of the words and phrases.

1. tourist a. driver

2. taxi b. gossip

3. celebrity c. cast

4. bus d. stand

5. pod e. information

4. Complete each sentence with the correct word.

1. Precooked ___________________ are convenient because they are quick and

easy to prepare.

2. It's noon and there aren't any clouds in the sky. It's very ___________________!

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3. A motor ___________________ is the best way to travel in busy traffic.

4. My uncle always ___________________ to the radio when he eats breakfast.

5. I'd like a ___________________ olives on my pizza, please, but not many.

Score __________________

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