INSTITUTO POLITCNICO NACIONAL

CENLEX UST
Centro de Auto Acceso
STUDY GUIDE
Advanced 1 MT
Traveller
Level B2
UNITS 6-7

TASK 1
CHANGE FROM ACTIVE TO PASSIVE AND FROM PASSIVE TO ACTIVE THE FOLLOWING
SENTENCES.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

Soon the armies ________________ the battle.

The company is going to buy the equipment.
Someone ____________________ in the yard.
The referee had already blown the whistle.
Parents ______________________ good values.
She keeps her valuable jewelry in the safe.
The enemys torpedoes __________________.
What you said hurt me.
Someone ______________________ now.
You should not have said it so strongly.

1. The battle will be fought by the armies.

2. ___________________________ by the company.
3. A hole was being dug in the yard.
4. The whistle _______________________ by the referee.
5. Children should be taught good values by parents.
6. ____________________________ in the safe.
7. The ship was sunk by the enemys torpedoes.
8. I _______________ hurt by _______________.
9. The children are being fed now.
10. ______________________________ so strongly.

TASK 2
MATCH THE NOUNS ON THE LEFT WITH THOSE ON THE RIGHT TO FROM COMPOUND NOUNS.
THEN COMPLETE THE SENTECES.
NOUN A

NOUN B

Toxic

forest

Water

species

Natural

waste

Animal

resources

Endangered

park

Rain

fountain

1. Acids and sulfurs are ______________________.

2. I could see a green cheeked parrot in St. John __________________.
3. Brazil is very well known for its beautiful ___________________.
4. Mexico and Canada now are working on their _____________________ policies.
5. Last year we travelled to Idaho where the Idahos __________________ is the greatest attraction.
6. The Do-do was an ___________________ 100 years ago now it is extinct.

TASK 3
USE THESE CLAUSES OF CONCESSION TO COMPLETE THE IDEAS.
Even though

In spite of

Despite

Although

1. ___________________ the rain weakened yesterday night, it became tropical storm today morning.
2. ___________________ what you might think, bats are mammals not birds.
3. ___________________ of the school drill many students didnt know what to do in case of earthquake.
4. ___________________ the water level lowered dramatically this is still being a flood situation.

TASK 4
CHANGE THE WORDS GIVEN AND COMPLETE THE TEXT.
Green danger
Animals now are in greater danger than they used to be years ago. Researchers
have found that 1) ________________ species such as the green tusk turtle, the
green parrot, 2) _____________ found in the deep forest now are facing extinction.
This is clearly a man made disaster, 3) ______________ damage has been made to
many of the species as well as much of the 4) ________________ water sources. Air
and soil 5) __________________ is not the only problem that these endangered
species, hunting and 6) __________________ are their big enemies too. Dr. Yam
Kung from the University of Toronto explains that 7) ____________ waste and air
pollution harms definitely these and other species that depend themselves in the food
chain. Wildlife now has to be taken to zoos or reserves to be 8) _________________
from hunters, smugglers even from other animals in order to survive. Animal patrols
are now becoming very 9) _______________ in the south of America, Mexico
and the USA. We are trying to endure animal 10) _______________ culture and
hope people will help us to make these species living longer and safer.

1) BEAUTY
2) NATURE
3) HARM
4) DRINK
5) POLLUTE
6) CAPTIVE
7) TOXINE
8) PROTECTION
9) POPULATE
10) PROTECT

TASK 5
USE 2 TO 5 WORDS AND THE WORD GIVEN (IN BOLD) TO COMPLETE THE SENTENCE.
1.
Killer fishermen have injured whales since long time ago.
Whales ____________________________since long time ago.
serioulsy
2.
Companies create great damage when they spill oil into ocean waters.
Serious damage _______________________________ pill oil into oceans.
oil
3.
This new waffle doesnt contain any preservatives or synthetic proteins.
Any kind of preservatives or synthetic proteins ____________________________ in this new waffle.
is
4.
Greenpeace is a non-lucrative company that defends animal rights and their lives.
Animal rights and their lives ___________________________, a non-lucrative company.
by

TASK 6
USE THE CORRECT WORD FROM THE BOX TO COMPLETE THE IDEA.
KNOCKED

LUGGAGE

CONTAIN

HIT
PROTECTOR
DAMAGED

GET HURT

RESCUE

1. His coat was seriously ____________________ by those chemicals and painting.

2. Tommys mother warned these boys that they could _________________ when using roller blades.
3. I forgot to claim my ________________ when I left the party last night.
4. This coffee does not _______________ caffeine.
5. He ___________ that guy so hard that he ended down in the floor.
6. He ___________ on the door so hard that everybody listened when he got home.
7. He is an animal _________________, he protects every kind of living creature.
8. He works with the animal _______________, he is a great veterinarian.
TASK 7
CHANGE THIS CONVERSATION INTO REPORTED SPEECH.
Nancy:
Karly:
Nancy:
Karly:
Nancy:
Karly:
Nancy:
Karly:
Nancy:
Karly:
Nancy:

Hey Karly, do you want to come with us tonight?

Where are you going?
Richard and I are going to the Black Eyed Peas concert.
I love the BEP, do you have an extra ticket?
Yes, we do. So, if you want Id love you to come with us.
Oh thanks but I have to look after my brother tonight.
No problem, my sister knows your brother, she can help us tonight.
Really, thats wonderful, let me call my mother.
Go ahead, were leaving in 5 hours ok.
Done, see you at Sir save a lot in 5 hours.
See you there!

Nancy:

___________________________________________________________

Karly:

___________________________________________________________

Nancy:

___________________________________________________________

Karly:

___________________________________________________________

Nancy:

___________________________________________________________

Karly:

___________________________________________________________

Nancy:

___________________________________________________________

Karly:

___________________________________________________________

Nancy:

___________________________________________________________

Karly:

___________________________________________________________

Nancy:

___________________________________________________________

TASK 8
REPORT THE NEXT INSTRUCTIONS.
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE

Pull the alarm

Call 911
Cover your mouth with a wet
Follow instructions form prepared personnel

WHAT NOT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE

Dont panic

Dont push people

Dont shout

Dont run

REPORTED INSTRUCTIONS
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
1.
2.
3.
4.

The advertisement says: _________________________

_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

WHAT NOT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE

1.
2.
3.
4.

_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________

TASK 9

WRITING

WRITE A LETTER GIVING SOME ADVICE TO YOUR FRIEND ABOUT USING HIS NEW I-PAD,
FOLLOW THE NEXT PLAN
(120-150 WORDS)
greeting
opening paragraph
main part
closing paragraph
signing off

Dear i-pad master,

I have just recently bought my i-pad new series, and Im absolutely glad to start using it. Im
not an instruction manual reader. I like using things and learn in the process. Now, Im in my
shower, and I cant get off my eyes from my pad, I really love it! Tomorrow, Im going to have
a party and Im thinking about showing all my friends my new pad, I want them to see me as
popular as they are. Tell me what other things I can do to become a pad star.
Regards,
Lynn Olsen

YOUR WRITING HERE

TASK 10
READING
READ THE NEXT EXTRACT FROM AN IMPORTANT MAGAZINE AND ANSWER THE QUESTIONS
X-TREME XPORTS HISTORY
Swimming:
Swimming is the most popular of the water sports because it is easily accessible and inexpensive. In
several of the earliest stories of classical literature, it's portrayed as a symbol of heroism and religion. The
first known documentation of the various swimming methods is Nicolaus Winman's Dialogue Concerning
the Art of Swimming, originally published in 1538. (Historians are still trying to figure out who he was
having that dialogue with.)
With the development of swimming pools as we know them today, it became easier and safer for average
people all over the world to learn to swim and master it. Swimming was made an Olympic event for the first
time in 1896. The most publicized swimming events are the insanely ambitious attempts at swimming
across the English Channel. It is a feat that requires strength, endurance - for both the distance and the
notoriously frigid waters - and a lot of determination and courage.
The first man ever to swim across the English Channel was Matthew Webb of England who did so in 1875.
In 1926, Gertrude Ederle from the United States became the first woman to cross the channel. From
speed, to endurance, to form - the different styles of swimming are continuously evolving.
Snorkeling:
Snorkeling is a very thrilling water sport that involves viewing exotic fish and aquamarine life. It's like
jumping into a painting where the views can range from extreme tranquility to paralyzing fright. Humans
are definitely land mammals, and snorkeling is how we can enter a world that was not made for us. Long
ago, snorkels were made out of hollow reeds.
After swimming, snorkeling is the next oldest water sport. There is a reference to it made by Pliny the Elder
in first century Rome. Leonardo Da Vinci, the world-renowned painter and lesser-known inventor, created
a more modern snorkel at the command of the Venetian senate. Da Vinci's snorkel was a tube attached to
leather helmets used by divers. Most agreed that his invention was indeed better than a reed. Modern day
snorkels are J shaped tubes, usually made of rubber, that open at one end and attach to a mouthpiece at
the other end. The average length of the tube is 2 ft. (61cm).
Surfing:
Surfing is reported to have first appeared NOT in Hawaii as many people mistakenly believe. Archaeology
indicates that Peruvians (people from Peru) were "hanging ten" as early as 200B.C.E. Their boats were
made from reeds, and even today, the local fisherman can be seen riding their "little reed horses.
Surfing really gained popularity in America, mostly in California, in the 1920s. By the 1960s, it was a highly
popular sport among young people. When surfing first emerged as a water sport, the best surfers were
long, handcrafted wooden boards. They were heavy and cumbersome to maneuver on the water.
Modern surfboards are made of lighter synthetic materials, and they're shaped in different aerodynamic
fashions that allow more maneuverability and movement on the waves than was originally possible.
International Surfing Championships are held all over the world including Australia, California, and of
course - Hawaii.

Water Polo:
A water sport that originated in England in the 1870s is water polo. It began as a form of rugby played in
the rivers and lakes. The name comes from the English pronunciation of the Balti word for ball, Pulu.
Americans started playing it in the early twentieth century. Today there are several college teams and
clubs for this sport.
For a while, Americans tried their own version of water polo that used a soft rubber ball and a larger pool.
This game came to be known as softball water polo. However, due to a high incidence of violent behavior
and rough play, this variation was abandoned. Men's water polo became an Olympic event in 1900 and
women's water polo was added in 2000.
These are only a few water sports. There are many others that are equally thrilling, like white water rafting,
water skiing, underwater hockey, diving, etc. Whether you are participating or just watching, water sports
are amazingly fun. If you want to take a cool break from the traditional sports like football and basketball,
give your body the unique experience of water sports.
QUESTIONS
1. Who was Nicolaus Winmans dialogue with?
2. What was published in 1538?
3. Frigid waters in Para. 1 refers to?
4. Who was the first man in crossing the English Channel?
5. According to Pliny who invented the first snorkel?
6. Most agreed that his inventionrefers to?
7. The little red horses refer to?
8. When this water sport became popular in USA?
9. Where does the name come from?
10. Name other water sports mentioned in the reading.
ANSWERS
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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TASK 11

LISTENING

ANSWER QUESTIONS 1-5 WITH LETTERS a, b OR c.

1. Where is Henry going this evening to pick up his wife?
A. the train station
B. the bus station
C. the airport
2. What was Henry doing Friday night when his problems started?
A. He was watching a game on TV with some pals.
B. He was playing basketball with a few of his friends.
C. He was having a barbeque with a couple of buddies.
3. The vase broke when one of Henry's friends:
A. hit it with a ball.
B. accidentally dropped it.
C. bumped into it with his arm.

4. How did the manuscript of the book become totally ruined?

A. It burned up in a fire.
B. Hot water damaged the entire copy.
C. Someone mistakenly threw it into the trash.

5. From the tone of the conversation, what sort of reaction does Henry expect from his wife about his misfortunes?
A. disappointment
B. anger
C. contentment
Taken from: http://www.esl-lab.com/night/nightrd1.htm

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CENLEX UST
Centro de Auto Acceso
ANSWER KEY
INTERMEDIATE 5
MT Traveller PreIntermediate
UNITS 3-4a

TASK 1
1.Soon the armies will fight the battle.
2.The equipment is going to be bought by the
company.
3.Someone was digging a hole in the yard.
4.The whistle had already been blown by the
referee.
5.Parents should teach children good values.
6.Her valuable jewelry is kept in the safe.
7.The enemys torpedoes sank the ship.
8.I was hurt by what you said.
9.Someone is feeding the children now.
10.It should not have been said so strongly

TASK 2
1.Toxic waste
2. Animal park
3. Rain forest
4. Natural
resources
5. Water
fountain 6.
Endangered

TASK 3
1.Although
2. In spite of
3. Despite
4. Even
though

TASK 4
1)beautiful
2) natural
3) harmful
4 ) drinking
5) pollution
6) captivity
7)toxic
8) protected
9) popular
10) protection

TASK 5
1.Whales have been seriously injured since long
time ago.
2.Serious damage is created when oil companies
spill oil into oceans
3.Any kind of preservatives or synthetic proteins is
contained in this new waffle.
4.Animal right and their lives are defended by
Greenpeace; a non-lucrative company
TASK 7
Nancy greeted Karly and asked her if she wanted to
go with them that night.
Karly asked where they were going.
Nancy said that they were going to the Black Eyed
Peas concert.
Karly said that she loved the BEP and asked if she
had an extra ticket.
Nancy replied affirmatively and told her that if she
wanted she would love her to go with them.
Karly said that she had to look after her brother that
night
Nancy replied that there was no problem, that her
sister would help them that night.
Karly said that it was wonderful and asked to let her
call her mother.
Nancy replied that they would leave in 5 hours.
Karly she said they would meet at Sir save a lot in 5
hours.
Nancy finally said that she would see her there.

TASK 6
1.damaged
2.get hurt
3.luggage
4.contain
5.hit
6.knocked
7.protector
8.rescued
TASK 8
WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
They asked us to pull the alarm
They asked us to call 911
They asked us to cover our mouth with a wet
cover
They asked us to follow instructions form prepared
personnel
WHAT NOT TO DO IN CASE OF FIRE
They asked us not to panic
They asked us not to push people
They asked us not to shout
They asked us not to run

TASK 9

WRITING

Dear I-pod master,

Last month I purchased one of your star products,
the brand new i-pad mini 64 Gb. To my surprise
there was a little problem with the configuration of
the interface, it was supposed to be ..

TASK 11
LISTENING
1. the airport
2. He was watching a game on TV with some pals.
3. bumped into it with his arm.
4. It burned up in a fire.
5. anger

TASK 10
READING
1.It doesnt say
2.Dialogue Concerning the Art of Swimming
3.The waters of the English Channel
4.Matthew Webb of England
5.Leonardo Da Vinci
6.Scientists and researchers of extreme sports
7.Peruvian surfing boards
8.By the 1960s
9.From the English Balti and Pulu
10.Water rafting, water skiing, underwater hockey,
diving, etc.

TAPESCRIPT
Sam Hey, Henry, how's everything going, and what's with the flowers?
Henry: They're for my wife.
Sam Oh, a wedding anniversary or something?
Henry: To tell the truth, it couldn't be worse. [Oh]. You see, I have to pick my wife up from the airport this
evening, but while she was gone, there were a few minor mishaps.
Sam Oh really? What happened?
Henry: Well, I had some of the guys over Friday night to watch a basketball game on TV, but one of them
got all excited, and started horsing around, waving his arms, and he accidentally knocked over my wife's
250-year old Chinese porcelain vase given to her [Oh no!], given to her by her grandmother, and broke it
beyond repair.
Sam Man, have you tried . . .
Henry: . . . super glue? Yeap, but she would be able to tell in a second I was trying to pull something over
her eyes.
Sam Oh, wow. You're in hot water now.
Henry: If it had only been that.
Sam Oh, there's more?
Henry: Yeah, you see, the water from the vase spilled all over the manuscript of a book my wife has been
writing for the past two years. It blurred the ink over many of the pages. [Oh no.] And so one of the guys
had the bright idea of drying the pages by the fire while we watched, uh, the rest game, but a spark from
the fire must have blown out and burned the manuscript to a crisp.
Sam But what about an electronic file copy? Had one, didn't she?
Henry: Well, actually, her computer crashed the day before while I was playing some computer games,
and I haven't been able to get it to work since.
Sam Man, are you in trouble now. [I know.] You're going to have a hard time digging yourself out of this
one. [Yeah.] Ah, so I get it now. You're buying the flowers for her as a part of some kind of peace offering,
right?
Henry: No, not at all. They're for my funeral.
Sam [laughter]