Words
funny, clever in an inventive and quick way
witty
I've been to Canada twice.
RIGHT
Mention 4 personality adjectives learnt in unit 1
a computer geek
keep yourself to yourself
witty
down-to-earth
a morning person
spontaneous
to try something, make an attempt
give it a shot
Es muy peligroso morder la banquina en la ruta
It is really dangerous to hit the curb on the route
so frightened that one is unable to move
petrified
I was absolutely tired
WRONG
What's the difference between "He's been to Paris" and "He's gone to Paris"
been: went and return
gone: still there
expression meaning time passing quickly, not being memorable
flying by forgotten
¿Hablaste con Adam?
Have you talked to Adam?
adjective meaning something extra, additional to what is required for ordinary use
spare
What did happen first?
WRONG
BONUS: explain why it is wrong
Mention 5 indicators of the Present Perfect Simple
never
ever
just
already
yet
today
this week
always
something possible to be continued overtime, to be acquired as a habit
likely to stick
Si te muerde una serpiente venenosa, mientras más rápido te aplican el antídoto, mejor
If you get bitten by a poisonous snake, the sooner you are given the antidote, the better
a road accident in which the driver who caused the accident drives away without helping the other people involved and without telling the police
hit and run
Whom did you talk to?
RIGHT
Mention four intensifiers for non-gradable adjectives
absolutely, completely, totally, utterly, really
BONUS: mention two examples of non-gradable adjectives
expression meaning you feel so embarrased you want to disappear
wish the earth would swallow me up
Estuvimos mandando mails toda la mañana.
We've been sending emails all morning.
office supplies
stationery
I always liked science
BONUS: make it right
Mention the three different uses of Past Continuous
for actions in progress at a specific time in the past
for actions in progress interrupted by a past simple actionto set the scene at the beginning of a story
BONUS: give an example for each
expression meaning something makes you feel ill or uncomfortable usually because it is offensive or disgusting
make my stomach turn
Quería saber donde puedo encontrar un cajero.
I wanted to know where I can find an ATM.