Rezolvarea exercitiilor de la UNIT 1
din manualul de limba engleza pentru clasa VIII intitulat UPSTREAM INTERMEDIATE
– Student’s Book, Editura Express Publishing, Autori Virginia Evans si Jenny
Dooley, Editia 2002
UNIT
1: My Home is my Castle
Lead-in
Page
6
Exercise
1
The proverb: “An Englishman’s home is his
castle.”
An Englishman takes pride in his home.
Exercise
2 a
five storeys and a house on top: C
a fiberglass shark: D
brick walls: D
a thatched roof: A
a chimney: C
a rock on the roof: B
wooden stairs up to the front door: A
stone walls: B
a tiled roof: D
built underground: (none)
a castle: (none)
built on stilts: A
Exercise
2 b
House A: economical, cramped, impractical, airy
House B: cold, cramped, impractical
House C: impractical, spacious, airy, eccentric
House D: eccentric, comfortable, spacious
Exercise
2 c
five-storey building – Suffolk , England
terraced house – Zimbabwe
hut on stilts – Portugal
rock house – Headington , England
Exercise
2 d
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The
house in picture B is a rock house. It is located in Portugal
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The
house in picture C is a five-storey building. It is located in Suffolk , England
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The
house in picture D is a terraced house. It is located in Headington , England
Exercise
2 e
I wouldn’t like to live in the rock house
because it looks very cold to me.
I would like to live in the five-storey building
because it looks very spacious to me.
I wouldn’t like to live in the terraced house
because it looks very eccentric to me.
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7
Exercise
3 a
The article must be about various types of
houses.
This article might be found in a magazine.
Exercise
3 b
1. B (lines 5-6)
2. A (lines 17-19)
3. C (lines 31-32)
4. D (line 39)
5. D (lines 57-59)
Exercise
3 c
harsh: severe
spacious: roomy
ordinary: normal
convince: persuade
set up: establish
resist: keep from
Exercise
4 a
ADVANTAGES
|
DISADVANTAGE
|
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MEW’S
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brand new, luxurious, impressive appearance,
unique, spacious
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expensive to build, impractical, cold in
winter
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RIDD’S
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quiet, cosy, doesn’t damage the environment,
low fuel bills
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dark, claustrophobic
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GARNER’S
|
airy, secure, comfortable
|
high off the ground, not suitable for suffers
of hay fever
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The Mew’s castle has many advantages. Firstly,
it is brand new. It is also luxurious, unique and has an impressive appearance.
In addition, it is spacious. However, there are certain disadvantages, too. For
example, it was expensive to build. It is also impractical and cold in the
winter. Nevertheless, I would like to live in a house like this because it is
so unique and impressive.
Exercise
4 b
My ideal house would be a castle. It would be
made of stone. The rooms would be large and airy. It would have a garden and a
pool, where I could spend my time in summer. It would be cool and very
comfortable to live in, and very economical.
Vocabulary
Practice
Page
8
Exercise
5 b
Exercise
5 c
I live in a modern flat in the city. It is
centrally located and close to the shops. It is a large 3-bedroomed apartment
that is comfortable, well maintained and fully furnished.
Exercise
6 a
A Inside:
3 bedrooms, large lounge/ dining room, fireplace, entrance hall, modern fitted
kitchen, attic, central heating, built-in wardrobes
Outside: garage, driveway, large front
garden with shared fence, rear patio, pool
B Inside:
2 bedrooms, fully-furnished, double glazing, air conditioning, fully-equipped
kitchen, modern security system
Outside: large balcony, modern security
system
Exercise
7 a
vacuum cleaner – utility room; electric heater –
bedroom/ lounge; washing machine – kitchen/ utility room/ bathroom; microwave –
kitchen; humidifier – bedroom/ lounge; air conditioner – lounge/ bedroom;
hairdryer – bathroom/ bedroom; dishwasher – kitchen; cooker - kitchen
Exercise
7 b
built-in – wardrobes
central – heating
fitted – kitchen
double – glazing
entrance – hall
private – parking
security – system
Exercise
8 a
1. if you could
2. What would you
3. could you tell me
4. When do you think
5. How about
Exercise
8 b
A: Hello!
B: Good morning. I wonder if could you give me
some more information about the flat in Golders Green.
A: Of course, what would you like to know?
B: First of all, could you tell me exactly where
the flat is situated?
A: Yes, it’s on Riverside Park Drive
B: And does it have a separate dining room?
A: No, it doesn’t. There is a combined lounge
and dining room.
B: I see. Do the bedrooms have fitted wardrobes?
A: Yes, they do.
B: One last question. Does the kitchen have a
dishwasher?
A: Oh definitely.
B: It sounds perfect. When do you think I could
see it?
A: How about 6 o’clock in the evening?
B: That’s fine – see you then.
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9
Exercise
9 a
House A has got a pool whereas house B hasn’t
got one.
Both houses A and B have got a garden.
Both houses A and B have got an attic.
House A has got a patio although house B hasn’t
got one.
House B has got a garden, but it doesn’t have a
fence.
Besides having a balcony, house A has got air
conditioning.
House B hasn’t got a balcony but it has got air
conditioning.
Both houses have got a security system.
House B has got a cellar but it hasn’t got a
fireplace.
House A has got a fireplace. However, it hasn’t
got a cellar or built-in wardrobes.
Both houses have central heating.
Whereas house A has a fitted kitchen, house B
hasn’t got one.
House A has a pool and a garage. Also, it has a
garden.
As well as having air conditioning and a
security system, house B has also got central heating.
Although house B hasn’t got a fireplace, it has
got central heating.
Exercise
9 b
A For Sale
London
B For Rent. Large detached house with
central heating, air-conditioning and modern security system. All bedrooms with
built-in wardrobes. Large attic with private driveway and large garage.
Available for long lease. Full details at AJ Estate Agents. Tel. 020 8942 6851.
Exercise
10 a
wash – the dishes
dust – the furniture
make – the beds
iron – the clothes
vacuum – the carpets
clean – the windows
mop – the floors
mow – the lawn
Exercise
10 b
do the ironing; do the washing up; do the
dusting; do the vacuuming; do the cleaning
Dad never does the washing up.
On Mondays it’s my turn to do the dusting.
My sister usually does the vacuuming.
My mum does most of the cleaning.
Exercise
11 a
Exercise
11 b
I would paint a child’s bedroom green because it
makes people feel relaxed.
I would paint a play area red because it makes
people feel active.
I would paint a living room yellow because it
makes people feel happy.
I would paint a classroom blue because it makes
people feel confident.
Exercise
12
There is a lamp next to the sofa.
There is a window behind the sofa.
The glass coffee table is opposite the
fireplace.
There are some cushions on the sofa.
There is a painting between the fireplace and
the window.
There is a plant above the fireplace.
There is a candlestick in the middle of the
glass coffee table.
Grammar
in use
Page
10
Exercise
13
1. b
2. g
3. d
4. e
5. c
6. a
7. f
8. h
Exercise
14
1. is moving
2. has evicted
3. Have you been waiting
4. are converting
5. freezes
6. arrives
7. Are you singing
8. is becoming
9. comes
10. are still searching
11. has signed
Exercise
15
1. Is Jane still thinking; think
2. is tasting; tastes
3. are you smelling; smells
Exercise
16
1. British homes usually have a garden or a
yard.
There is often a garage in British homes.
You can sometimes find a cellar or a basement in
British homes.
British homes rarely have a swimming pool.
There is never a storm cellar in British homes.
Exercise
17
A: What do you usually do in your free time?
B: Well, I usually go to the cinema. Sometimes,
I surf the net. What about you?
A: I don’t like the cinema so I usually watch TV
or play board games.
B: What are you doing this weekend?
A: I’m visiting my aunt. She lives in the
countryside. How about you?
B: I’m going to a party.
A: That’s nice.
Exercise
18
I’m a lot taller.
I’ve put on weight.
I’ve dyed my hair.
Exercise
19
A: … been in a tree house?
B: No, I haven’t. Have you ever stayed at a
campsite?
A: No, I haven’t. Have you ever redecorated your
own bedroom?
B: Yes, I have.
A: Really? When was that?
B: Last summer. Have you ever stayed in a house
with its own swimming pool?
A: No, I haven’t. Have you ever had a p power
cut at your home?
B: Yes, I have.
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11
Exercise
20
2
A: You look tired. What have you been doing?
B: I’ve been doing my homework.
A: What have you done?
B: Well, I’ve finished my Maths and written a
composition, but I haven’t studied for the test yet.
3
A: You look excited. What have you been doing?
B: I’ve been organizing a party.
A: What have you done?
B: Well, I’ve sent out the invitations and
booked the caterers, but I haven’t booked the band yet.
Exercise
21
I haven’t done the shopping yet.
I am still working on my science project.
I have already read this morning’s paper.
I haven’t seen my cousin John for 3 years.
I haven’t seen my friend Mary since March.
I am doing my homework at the moment.
I wake up early everyday.
I am sitting at my desk now.
I am seeing Jeff next Saturday.
Exercise
22
2. He has been sitting in the sun all morning.
3. I have been watching TV for hours.
4. He has studied hard.
5. He has been on a diet.
6. She has bought a new house.
Exercise
23
1. B
2. D
3. A
4. B
5. A
Exercise
24
1. from
2. to
3. of
4. on
5. to; for
6. to; for
7. of
8. for
9. in
10. with
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12
Exercise
25
1. out of
2. from
3. in
4. from
5. in
6. to
7. in
8. of
9. to
10. of
11. of
12. for
13. from
14. of
Exercise
26 a
1. broken down
2. brought up
3. break up
4. brought up
5. broke in
6. broke out
7. brings back
8. broke off
Exercise
27
1. annually
2. protection
3. security
4. installation
5. unable
6. preventive
7. neighbourhood
8. effective
9. burglaries
10.
valuable
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13
Exercise
28
1. he
2. √
3. of
4. √
5. it
6. to
7. the
8. √
9. even
10. √
11. so
12. to
13. √
14. that
15. √
Exercise
29
1. tiniest house I have
ever
2. hasn’t visited us for
3. has been working here
for
4. will be brought out
5. broke into Sally’s flat
Exercise
30
1. blue: once in a blue
moon = rarely
2. black, blue: black and
blue = bruised
3. green: green fingers =
good at gardening
4. green: is a bit green =
inexperienced
5. white: a little white
lie = fib
6. black, white: in black
and white = clear and simple
Exercise
31
1. about
2. clear
3. thin
4. take
5. refused
6. hard
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14
Exercise
32
1. D
2. F
3. A
4. E
5. C
Exercise
33
Both pictures show dwellings.
Picture A shows a cottage but picture B shows a
block of flats.
The house in picture A is in the countryside,
perhaps in a village.
Picture B, on the other hand, is in a city or
large town and perhaps on a busy main road.
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I
would like to live in the cottage in picture A because I like the countryside.
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My
house is quite different from the ones in the pictures because it is: a
two-storey house on a quiet street in a small town. It is similar to picture A
because it has a garden. It is also similar to picture B because it is made of
brick.
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House
A may have problems with the heating in winter. It may be a bit isolated and
quite far from the local shops and water facilities.
Exercise
34 b
1. T
2. F
3. T
4. F
Exercise
36
1. detached
2. £400,000
3. garage
4. four (4)
5. two (2)
6. (swimming) pool
Page
15
Exercise
38 a
In a house of rent.
Exercise
38 b
1. like
2. small
3. fully
4. attic
5. interested
Exercise
39 a
1. b
2. d
3. a
4. e
5. c
Exercise
40 a
1. having a car accident
2. getting locked out
3. sb being evicted
Exercise
40 b
1. How awful
2. That’s too bad
3. I’m sorry to hear that
Exercise
40 c
A: There’s a fire in the basement!
B: How terrible!
A: My aunt is in hospital. She fell down the
stairs.
B: You must be very worried.
A: I didn’t get the flat I wanted.
B: That’s a shame!
A: My friend’s daughter burnt her hand on the cooker.
B: That’s too bad!
The
Charming Past
Page
16
Exercise
42 a
The title relates to the picture because they
show castles that were built in the past. These castles are charming,
interesting and attractive.
Exercise
42 b
Most of the castle is in ruins.
The view from the top of the battlements is
amazing.
Visitors can enjoy a walk through the beautiful,
well-kept grounds.
There are steep cliffs on three sides.
Dunnottar has a long and exciting past.
The Scottish Crown Jewels were kept in the
castle.
Dunnottar was one of the strongest fortresses in
the UK
There are lodgings for guests in the castle.
He took the horse to the stables.
Exercise
43 b
1. B
2. A
3. B
4. A
5. B
Exercise
43 d
payment: reward
endure: remain
merit: worth
situated: located
deserted: abandoned
modern: recent
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18
Exercise
47 a
2. It’s in a really nice location.
3. The house is really charming outside.
4. Inside, the house is nice and comfortable.
Exercise
47 b
Para 4: interior:
nice and comfortable; two floors; cosy living room; kitchen with modern
equipment; dining room; WC; two small bedrooms; bathroom; fully furnished
Exercise
47 c
- abbreviations: Hope everything’s OK;
I’m writing; I’ve found; It’s in; It’s an; It’s got; I’ll see you; I’ll tell
you
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simple linking words: but; so; and; as well
as; Also
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shorter sentences: How are you?; Hope
everything’s OK; It has two floors.
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personal tone: I’m writing to let you
know; I’ve found the perfect summer cottage for you; with all the modern
equipment you would expect; you don’t need to worry about that; if you like the
sound of it; I hope I’ll see you; I’ll tell you all of my news then.
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everyday expressions: Hope everything’s OK;
the best thing about it is; you don’t need to worry; Let me know.
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19
Exercise
47 d
Laura’s
opening remarks:
How are you? Hope everything’s OK.
Laura’s closing
remarks:
Let me know if you like the sound of it. I can talk to the owner, Mr Smith, for
you. I hope I’ll see you here soon. I’ll tell you all my news then.
d and e can be used instead
b and f cannot be used because the language is
too formal
Exercise
49 a
Your friend; move to your area; looking for a
house to rent; asked you to help; Write a letter; describing a house; giving
further details.
Exercise
49 b
1. 32
2. garden
3. bathroom
4. fireplace
5. 800
Exercise
50
Dear Peter,
How
are you? I think I’ve found the perfect house for you.
It’s
in a really nice location. It’s in the suburbs and convenient for public
transport. Also, the rent is £800 a month, quite reasonable I think.
Outside, the house is very attar active. It is a big wooden house with a
front garden and a garage.
Inside, the house is cosy. It is fully furnished. Upstairs, there are
two bedrooms and a bathroom. Downstairs, there is a bathroom, a huge living
room with an old fireplace and a dining room. There is also a modern fitted
kitchen.
Tell me if it sounds good to you. If you want, you can talk to the
owner, Mr. Jones, about it. See you soon.
Yours,
Jim
Exercise
51
-
You
don’t need to travel because you will find everything you need at home.
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You
will learn beauty at home.
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