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QUANTIFICATION OF TIME
             We can observe that the quantification of time  is done mainly through three words: the adverbs “ago” and “since” and the preposition “for”. 

(a)   “Ago”, placed after a quantified expression of time refers to a moment in the past, however we should note the differences with the Spanish equivalent:
“He came to see you three [...]

  EXERCISE 1:
  SHOPPING FOR CLOTHES

 
 Look at these lists of clothes. Answer the questions:

1 Which one is likely to cost the least:

a party frock an evening dress a wedding dress

2 Which one wouldn’t you wear at a posh dinner?

a tuxedo a dinner jacket a blazer a leather jacket

3 Which would you take with you on a summer [...]

QUESTIONS

ANSWERS

 
1.        What size are you?
2.       Could I try this on?
3.       Do they fit?
4.       Have you got them in a bigger size?
5.        What do you think of them?
6.       Where do I pay?

 
a. No, they are  too tight
b. Over there, at the counter.
c. I like them. They look good on you.
d. Yes, the changing room is over [...]

APRIL FOOL´S DAY!!!
In Britain, as in many other countries, there is a special day in the year when people play practical jokes on each other and when the media invents hoax (story) hoax /həʊks/ sustantivo (deception) engaño m; (joke) broma; news stories. This day is called April Fools’ Day, and takes [...]

Video activity: Shopping for clothes
 
You are going to watch part of an episode of the sitcom Friends.
Ross seeks fashion advice from Rachel and Phoebe so go shopping with him…
 
PART ONE: Why does Ross need some fashion advice?
Does Rachel like Ross’s blue felt beret?
What does Phoebe think they could do to help Ross?
PART TWO: Do [...]

 
Read the descriptions of two items sold on ebay (www.ebay.com):
 

FAUX FUR LEOPARD JACKET COAT
  $29.99
A size S/M vintage coat in excellent condition by Monterey Mills Inc. The short leopard coat is the hottest item this season, and this one is mint!! It is a fabulous faux fur, cream and brown leopard print, with long sleeves [...]

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The world will soon (1) ____ who will get the “best job in the world”. The position is for a caretaker to live on and look after a (2) ____ island off the coast of Queensland, Australia. Duties include relaxing on the island, which is part of the Great Barrier Reef, and writing a blog [...]

CHEATING: Talk with your partner(s) about the points below. Are they examples of cheating? Do you do any of them? Rank them: 10 = very serious, 1 = not at all serious. Change partners and share your findings.
a.    _____ looking at the answers in the back of the book
b.    _____ using an Internet essay-writing service
c.     [...]