CLICK ON 4 - STUDENT'S BOOK - UNIT 1

Rezolvarea exercitiilor din MANUALUL de Limba Engleza pentru clasa VIII intitulat CLICK ON 4 – Student's book, Editura Express Publishing, Autori Virginia Evans si Neil O'Sullivan, Editia 2002

UNIT 1: THERE IS NO PLACE LIKE HOME

1.

·        The title is part of the saying ‘Be it ever so humble, there’s no place like home’. It means that no matter what kind of a house you have, whether it be a mansion or a tiny flat, people are usually happiest when they are at home and there is nowhere else where people feel as comfortable and content.

·        The pictures show some different types of homes.

·        An alternative title could be: ‘Home is where the heart is.’ or ‘A man’s home is his castle.’

2.b.

A. It has an attic room. It also has a front garden and a chimney. The house is in the countryside by a river.

B. Picture B shows three terraced houses which are probably located by a beach. Each house has a garage on the ground floor. A flight of stairs leads up to the front door of each of the two storeyed houses. There are balconies on the first floor of each building.

C. Picture C shows a detached house which is located in a residential area of a town. The house has a large verandah and a front garden. There is a path leading up to the front door. A woman is raking some leaves and a man and a young girl are chatting with their neighbours over the garden fence.

2.c.

I live in a small block of flats. I like it because it is centrally located, but there is quite a lot of noise and not much room in it. My flat is fairly old, so sometimes the ceiling in the bathroom leaks. Last year we got an air conditioner so it’s much cooler in the summer. I get along with all my neighbours. They are all relatives so I have aunts, uncles and cousins all around me.

4.

A 3   B 2  C1

5.

1.      T

2.    F

3.    F

4.    T

5.     F

6.a.

disturbing: bothering

obedience classes: lessons to teach dogs to listen to their owners

racket: noise

leaked: let water in through a hole or crack

puddle: small area of water

urgently: as soon as possible

in no time: very quickly

weather forecast: statement saying what the weather will be like the next day or for the next few days

enquire: ask about

have in mind: think about/consider

details: specific information on facts

6.b.

Synonyms

keeps me up – keeps me awake

properly – well

realize – understand

suggest – propose

serious – important, grave

repaired – fixed, mended

immediately – at once

quiet – peaceful

looking for – searching

see – look at

lovely – beautiful

17.

1.      g  present perfect

2.    c  present continuous

3.    b  present simple

4.    a  present simple

5.     h  present continuous

6.    d  present continuous

7.     f  present perfect continuous

8.    e  present simple

18.a.

1.      are having

2.    is coming

3.    has been cleaning

4.    doesn’t usually close

5.     isn’t coming, has been working

6.    Have you heard; is building

18.b.

I go to school every day except at the weekend.

I don’t go to the cinema every day.

I am sitting at my desk and doing my homework.

I am not watching TV or listening to music.

Tomorrow I am visiting a friend. We are going shopping tomorrow.

19.

·        I usually watch TV at the weekends.

·        I sometimes do sports, but I never have swimming lessons at the weekend.

·        I rarely go shopping at the weekend, but I sometimes do the housework.

·        I often do the washing up at weekends, but I never surf the net.

·        I sometimes visit relatives at the weekend.

20.b.

1.      am looking

2.    is considering, don’t think

3.    feel

4.    are you tasting, needs

5.     seems, is appearing

21.

In the past 5-6 years I have gained weight and I am 6 cm taller. My hair ha grown longer and it has become curlier. My lifestyle has changed because now I’m older and I have to study harder and do more things around the house. I have taken up playing football and I have started going to the gym. My interests have changed because now I have bought a PC and I spend a lot of time on it.

22.

A: Have you ever stayed in a caravan?

B: Yes, I have.

A: Really? When was that?

B: Last summer, when I went to Wales on holiday. Have you ever tried Chinese food?

A: Yes, I have.

B: Really? When was that?

A: Last night. Have you ever slept in a tent?

B: No, I haven’t. Have you ever flown on Concorde?

A: Yes, I have.

B: Really? When was that?

A: Last year, when I went to America.

23.

I walk the dog every day.

I am doing my homework at the moment.

I am going shopping tomorrow.

I am going to the cinema next Friday.

I watch a video every weekend.

24.

A: How long have you been using a PC?

B: I’ve been working on it for two weeks.

A: How long have you been learning English?

B: I’ve been learning English since I was five years old.

A: How long have you lived/been living in this area?

B: I’ve lived/been living here for almost two years.

25.

2.

A: You look dirty. What have you been doing?

B: I’ve been repairing my bicycle.

A: What have you done?

B: Well I’ve replaced the chain and cleaned the gears, but I haven’t checked the tires yet.

3.

A: You look exhausted. What have you been doing?

B: I’ve been painting the garage.

A: What have you done?

B: Well I’ve mixed the paint and whitewashed the walls, but I haven’t cleaned the brushes yet.

26.

2 A    3 C   4 B   5 B

1.      present perfect continuous

2.    present perfect

3.    present continuous

4.    present perfect

5.     present

27.

1.      ok

2.    such

3.    be

4.    ok

5.     been

6.    ok

7.     of

8.    it

9.    the

10.      have

11.  a

12. were

13. most

14. ok

15.  on

28.

1.      has never eaten French food (never + present perfect)

2.    has been smelling of gas (present perfect continuous)

3.    is still looking for (present continuous)

4.    not spoken to Brian for (‘for’+ present perfect tense)

5.     has not finished fixing (‘yet’+ present perfect continuous)

6.    have never seen such (present perfect tense with never)

29.a.

2. broke off

3. broke down

4. built up

5. build on

30.a.

1.      centrally located

2.    a flat

3.    studio flats

4.    the ground floor

5.     500 and 600

6.    one-bedroomed

7.     balcony

32.a.

1.      B

2.    A

3.    C

4.    D

32.b.

1.      Informal. The speakers are probably friends.

2.    Informal. The speakers are probably friends.

3.    Formal. The speakers could be a student and a secretary.

4.    Formal. The speakers are business associates.

32.c.

A: Hi, John. I was wondering if you’d like to come to cinema tonight?

B: Oh, I’d really like to but I have to study.

A: Oh, that’s too bad. What about Friday night?

B: Yes, I can come on Friday.

A: Great. I’ll meet you outside the cinema at seven.

B: Okay. See you then.

A: Excuse me. Could you tell me how to get to the museum?

B: Yes, of course. Turn left into Maple Lane. The museum is on your right.

A: Thank you very much.

B: You’re welcome.

33.b.

·        A: Hello. How are you today?

B: Hello. I’m fine, thank you.

·        A: Hi there! How’s it going?

B: Great, thanks.

·        A: Good morning, Mr Ball.

B: Good morning.

34.a.

A ‘smart house’ would probably have all kinds of devices to make one’s life easier. A lot of the appliances in the house could be automatic. Perhaps it has an automatic security system. A ‘smart house’ might be able to clean and cook. etc.

34.b.

1.      T

2.    F

3.    T

4.    T

5.     F

35.a.

1.      E

2.    G

3.    A

4.    F

5.     H

6.    D

35.c.

Synonyms

take part – participate

latest – newest

selected – chosen

normal – regular

connected – linked

forwarded – sent

simply – just

via – through

entire – whole

36.

1.      idyllic

2.    typical

3.    latest

4.    household

5.     automatic

6.    normal

7.     special

8.    online

37.

1.      in

2.    in

3.    of

4.    over

5.     with

6.    in

7.     to

8.    to

9.    in, with

10.      of

38.

Key words to be underlined: housewarming party, a letter to a friend, inviting, information about the party, directions

1.      your friend

2.    to invite him/her to your housewarming party

3.    date, time and details of the party; directions to your house

39.

1. D

2. C

3. A

40.

1.      Karen

2.    informal

3.    opening

4.    uses

41.a.

1.      closing, formal

2.    opening, informal

3.    opening, formal

4.    closing, informal

41.b.

2. opening remarks

4. closing remarks

43.

Key words to be underlined: a letter to a friend inviting, to the wedding reception, details about the event, directions

1.      your friend

2.    informal

3.    four

4.    I’m writing to invite you to my sister’s wedding./ It would be fantastic if you could come.

44.

Sentences not to be ticked:

a.     not related to the rubric

d. irrelevant

47.a.

·        The houses are cottages and look like they are in England. They are in the countryside.

·        The house in the top picture looks like it is made of wood and bricks. It has a thatched roof. The houses in the lower picture are made of stone. Some of them have tiled roofs and some of them have thatched roofs.

·        In my country most houses are made of cement or stone.

47.b.

The house in the first picture looks like it could be a farmhouse or a cottage somewhere in the countryside. It has a lovely garden with green grass in the front. It has a brick chimney on its thatched roof. The houses in the second picture look like they are in a village. Some of them have thatched roofs. Most of them have brick chimneys.

48.

1. F

2. T

3. F

4. T

5. F

6. T

51.a.

dripping tap 3

squeaking door 4

breaking window 1

falling roof tiles 2

51.b.

dripping tap – plumber

squeaking door - carpenter

breaking window - glazier

falling roof tiles – roof tiler

52.a.

1.      b

2.    d

3.    a

4.    c

5.     e

53.

Purpose: sit/watch TV; sleep/study; eat/have lunch/dinner; relax/eat; cook

Place: living room; bedroom; dining room; balcony; kitchen