Opposites

Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

1. Hair can be long or ___
   Answershort

2. People can be short or ___
   Answertall

3. Problems can be big or ___
   Answersmall

4. Food can be expensive or ___
   Answercheap

5. Legs can be fat or ___
   Answerthin

6. A car can be new or ___
   Answerold

7. A train can be fast or ___
   Answerslow

8. A face can be beautiful or ___
   Answerugly

9. Elevators go up or ___
   Answerdown

10. Roads can be narrow or ___
    Answerwide

(C) 1996 by Letitia Bradley

Prepositions

Make a choice by clicking on the radio button, then compare it with the correct answer hidden under the answer button.

1. Yes. You may write ___ ink
   by
   in
   with
   Answer in
2. You can get there ___ bus or ___ foot.
   by, by
   with, with
   by, on
   Answer by, on
3. Look! We are flying ___ the ocean.
   over
   on
   in
   Answer over
4. John is sitting ___ his brother.
   besides
   beside
   side
   Answer beside
5. Hold it carefully ___ your thumb and forefinger.
   at
   among
   between
   Answer between
6. It doesn't make any difference ___ me.
   for
   to
   in
   Answer to
7. Someone is knocking ___ the door.
   at
   in
   off
   Answer at
8. He smiled ___ me.
   to
   at
   for
   Answer at
9. This necklace is made ___ silver.
   of
   with
   by
   Answer of
10. She was dressed ___ green ___ head ___ foot.
    of, from, from
    with, from, to
    in, from, to
    Answer in, from, to
11. The old man lives ___ a beautiful farm.
    on
    in
    within
    Answer on
12. The doctor will be back ___ one hour.
    about
    within
    on
    Answer within
13. He fell ___ a ladder.
    off
    for
    in
    Answer off
14. Why are you laughing ___ me?
    of
    from
    at
    Answer at
15. I like to travel ___ the summer.
    at
    in
    on
    Answer in
16. I bought the shirt ___ US$ 20.00.
    of
    for
    with
    Answer for
17. Come ___ 10 ___ Monday morning.
    at, on
    at, at
    Answer at, on
18. Get ___ the bus here and ___ at the third stop.
    on, in
    out, off
    on, off
    Answer on, off
19. Let's go ___ a walk.
    by
    for
    to
    Answer for
20. He traveled ___ business.
    on
    for
    to
    Answer on

(C) 1997 Vera Mello

Ready for the Final Exam?

Hi there!

The term and 2010 are coming to an end, and to help you study and round off those topics that could be difficult to understand, we offer you a "virtual classroom". This lesson covers the main grammar issues and vocabulary areas that have been analyzed in class.

May you find the virtual class useful and hope you can have a great exam!

Kind regards,
Prof. Michael Scranton & Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Months of the Year I

Months Quiz

Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

1. What is the first month?
   AnswerJanuary

2. What is the seventh month?
   AnswerJuly

3. What is the twelfth month?
   AnswerDecember

4. What is the tenth month?
   AnswerOctober

5. What is the third month?
   AnswerMarch

6. What is the sixth month?
   AnswerJune

7. What is the eleventh month?
   AnswerNovember

8. What is the second month?
   AnswerFebruary

9. What is the fifth month?
   AnswerMay

10. What is the eighth month?
    AnswerAugust

11. What is the ninth month?
    AnswerSeptember

12. What is the fourth month?
    AnswerApril

(C) 1996 by Letitia Bradley

Months of the Year II

Another "Months Quiz"

Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

1. What month comes after November?
   AnswerDecember

2. What month comes before August?
   AnswerJuly

3. What month comes after May?
   AnswerJune

4. What month comes before February?
   AnswerJanuary

5. What month comes after March?
   AnswerApril

6. What month comes before September?
   AnswerAugust

7. What month comes after October?
   AnswerNovember

8. What month comes before June?
   AnswerMay

9. What month comes after December?
   AnswerJanuary

10. What month comes before July?
    AnswerJune

(C) 1996 by Letitia Bradley

Occupations: What is my job?

Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

1. I work in an office. I type letters and answer the phone. Answersecretary

2. I go to court and defend people’s rights. Answerlawyer

3. I work in a hospital and take care of sick people. Answerdoctor or nurse

4. I work in a school and help people learn. Answerteacher

5. You pay me when you buy something at the store. Answerclerk or salesperson

6. I take care of sick animals. Answerveterinarian

7. I put out fires. Answerfirefighter

8. I wear a uniform and a badge. I help keep your neighborhood safe. Answerpolice officer

9. I help keep your teeth clean. Answerdentist

10. I deliver letters and packages to your home. Answermailman

(C) 1997 by Barbra Donelly

Nationalities

Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

1. Tom is from Berlin. His nationality is ___.
   a. Germany
   b. German
   c. Dutch
   Answerb

2. Anna is from Leningrad. Her nationality is ___.
   a. France
   b. French
   c. Russian
   Answerc

3. David is from New York. His nationality is ___.
   a. Mexican
   b. American
   c. Canadian
   Answerb

4. Sarah is from London. Her nationality is ___.
   a. British
   b. Irish
   c. Scottish
   Answera

5. Nicole is from Paris. Her nationality is ___.
   a. France
   b. French
   c. English
   Answerb

6. Carlos is from Madrid. His nationality is ___.
   a. French
   b. Italian
   c. Spanish
   Answerc

7. Donald is from Geneva. His nationality is ___.
   a. Switzerland
   b. Austrian
   c. Swiss
   Answerc

8. Bruce is from Sydney. His nationality is ___.
   a. British
   b. Australian
   c. Austrian
   Answerb

9. Keiko is from Tokyo. Her nationality is ___.
   a. Chinese
   b. Korean
   c. Japanese
   Answerc

10. Dewa is from Jakarta. His nationality is ___.
    a. Japanese
    b. Indonesian
    c. Indian
    Answerb

(C) 1997 by Letitia Bradley

Preposiciones

Prepositions
Click the answer button to see the answer.

1. Jenny is ___ work now.
   a. on
   b. in
   c. at
   d. over
   Answerat
2. The bookstore is just ___ the corner.
   a. around
   b. across
   c. over
   d. opposite
   Answerround
3. Jill was standing ___ me.
   a. along
   b. at
   c. across
   d. next to
   Answernext to
4. Tracy waited ___ the bus station for an hour.
   a. under
   b. at
   c. across
   d. along
   Answerat
5. Donald lives ___ Coronation Street.
   a. around
   b. by
   c. through
   d. on
   Answeron
6. My birthday falls ___ the 25 of July.
   a. at
   b. on
   c. behind
   d. in
   Answeron
7. There is a bench ___ the lamp post.
   a. beside
   b. over
   c. along
   d. through
   Answerbeside
8. There are cars parked ___ the road.
   a. through
   b. along
   c. across
   d. with
   Answeralong
9. She comes to work ___ foot.
   a. on
   b. by
   c. with
   d. in
   Answeron
10. Ida wanted to stay ___ home.
    a. in
    b. at
    c. off
    d. inside
    Answerat

Copyright 2000 by Yanti Nading

Vocabulary revision

Clothes

Click the answer button to see the correct answer.

1. We wear them to keep our hands warm.
   Answergloves

2. We wear it to keep our heads warm.
   Answerhat

3. We wrap it around our necks in winter.
   Answerscarf

4. 'Levis' and 'Wranglers' are ___
   Answerjeans

5. Men usually wear one around their necks.
   Answertie/necktie

6. We wear them on our feet under footwear.
   Answersocks

7. We wear it on top of our clothes to keep us warm.
   Answercoat

8. It has buttons up the front, a collar, sleeves and is often white.
   Answershirt

9. It goes from the waist down, is most often worn by women and can be mini, knee or ankle length.
   Answerskirt

10. Trousers or a skirt with a matching jacket is called a ___
    Answersuit

(C) 1996 by Letitia Bradley

Object Pronouns

Click the answer button to see the answer.

1. "Is she writing to Leonardo di Caprio?"
   "Yes, she is in love with ___!"
   a. her
   b. him
   c. his
   Answerb
2. "John is making a lot of noise!"
   "I'll ask ___ to be quiet."
   a. him
   b. it
   c. its
   Answera
3. "Please tell Mrs. Smith to come in."
   "Sorry, I don't know ___."
   a. her
   b. him
   c. she
   Answera
4. "I can't find my glasses!"
   "You are wearing ___!"
   a. them
   b. there
   c. they
   Answera
5. "Do you like bananas?"
   "I love ___ !"
   a. hers
   b. its
   c. them
   Answerc
6. "Why is he always talking about Pamela Anderson?"
   "He obviously likes ___ !"
   a. her
   b. him
   c. she
   Answera
7. "Where is my book? Oh, dear! I've lost ___ !"
   a. him
   b. it
   c. its
   Answerb
8. "Is that Mary's new boyfriend?"
   "Don't ask me, ask ___!"
   a. her
   b. his
   c. it
   Answera
9. "What is the title of that song?"
   "I'm afraid I can't remember ___."
   a. him
   b. it
   c. them
   Answerb
10. "Why is David so happy?"
    "His friends gave ___a guitar for his birthday!"
    a. him
    b. it
    c. them
    Answera
11. "What are you going to do with those old papers?"
    "I'm going to recycle ___."
    a. their
    b. them
    c. they
    Answerb
12. "Let's see the latest Spielberg movie!"
    "I have seen ___ already!"
    a. him
    b. it
    c. there
    Answerb
13. "How are your parents? I haven't seen ___ for some time now!"
    a. them
    b. there
    c. they
    Answera
14. "Have you met Tom and Lisa?"
    "No, I have never met ___ ."
    a. its
    b. the
    c. them
    Answerc

Copyright 1999 by Joan M. Diez

Articles: a, an, the or... nothing!

El uso de los artículos A, AN, y THE en inglés suele acarrear algunos incovenientes, ya que depende de si la palabra siguiente comienza con una vocal o un sustantivo. Esta semana les ofrecemos este cuestionario para testear el correcto uso de los artículos.

Buena semana para todos!
Profesores del CUI


Click the answer button to see the answer.

1. Albert Einstein was ___ famous scientist.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answera
2. Einstein was born in ___ Germany in 1879.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerd
3. Einstein won ___ Nobel Prize in Physics in 1921.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerc
4. Einstein left his country and lived in ___ States until he died in 1955.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerc
5. Einstein is known for his theory of ___ relativity.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerd
6. Roentgen was ___ German physicist who discovered x-rays, revolutionizing medical diagnosis.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answera
7. Roentgen won ___ 1901 Nobel Prize.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answera
8. Mandela was born in ___ South Africa.
   a. a
   b. an
   c. the
   d. X [Nothing]
   Answerd
9. Mandela was ___ first President elected in ___ South Africa after ___ Apartheid was revoked.
   a. a / the / the
   b. the / X / X
   c. a / X / the
   d. the / the / the
   Answerb
10. Mandela was imprisoned for ___ nearly 30 years for his anti-apartheid activities.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answerd
11. Mother Teresa was ___ Roman Catholic nun.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answera
12. Mother Teresa became famous for her hard work with ___ poor.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answerc
13. She was ___ founder of ___ order of nuns called the Missionaries of Charity.
    a. a / an
    b. a / X
    c. the / X [Nothing]
    d. the / an
    Answerd
14. Mother Teresa lived in ___ Calcutta, India.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answerd
15. Mother Teresa received ___ her Nobel Peace Prize in 1979.
    a. a
    b. an
    c. the
    d. X [Nothing]
    Answerd

Copyright 1999 by Dave's Cafe

A poner en práctica el idioma!

And-But-Or

Click the answer button to see the answer.

1. The bus stopped ___ the man got off.
   a. and
   b. but
   c. or
   Answera
2. We stayed at home ___ ate there.
   a. and
   b. but
   c. or
   Answera
3. I wanted to buy a newspaper ___ didn't have enough money.
   a. and
   b. but
   c. or
   Answerb
4. He's so nice ___ he doesn't have enough money.
   a. and
   b. but
   c. or
   Answerb
5. Do you want tea ___ coffee?
   a. and
   b. but
   c. or
   Answerc
6. Is the Empire State Building in New York ___ London?
   a. and
   b. but
   c. or
   Answerc
7. Is it a new house ___ an old house?
   a. and
   b. but
   c. or
   Answerc
8. I enjoy visiting many different countries ___ I wouldn't want to live overseas.
   a. and
   b. but
   c. or
   Answerb
9. We can go by bus ___ we can walk.
   a. and
   b. but
   c. or
   Answerc
10. I can't remember his face ___ I know his face from somewhere.
    a. and
    b. but
    c. or
    Answerb

Copyright (C) 1997 by Letitia Bradley

34 preguntas para responder

Hola,

comenzando el 2do cuatrimestre les acercamos un cuestionario con 34 para responder. Algunas son capciosas, lo que lo hace un poco más entretenido. Ante cualquier duda, no duden en consultar con sus profesores.

EJERCICIO (incluye respuestas)

Saludos,

Prof. Mariano Ignacio

Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Total English - Revisión de todas las Unidades

Hola a todos!

El cuatrimestre ya está finalizando, y queremos que el proceso de exámenes sea un tiempo de evaluación objetivo y a la vez personal. Objetivo, cuando todos ustedes alumnos rinden sus exámenenes en los que se evalúa el progreso y los contenidos adquiridos. Y personal, cuando son ustedes mismos quienes miden y ven su propio progreso. Es por eso que hoy les acercamos un examen unidad por unidad, para que hagan una evaluación personal antes del examen. Pero... es importante que NO los realicen como un ejercicio más, sino como el resultado del estudio previo. Hagan los ejercicios del Workbook, trabajen con el CD-ROM -tiene muy buena ejercitación y explicaciones claras y concisas-. Y recién después, realicen estos "exámenes" de práctica.
Que les resulte de utilidad y que los exámenes finales sean un tiempo de cosechar el trabajo del cuatrimestre.

Unidad 1 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 2 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 3 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 4 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 5 -examen y respuestas-
Unidad 6 -examen y respuestas-

Saludos,
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Revisión de Unit 5

Hola a todos!

Estamos en la recta final del cuatrimestre. Por eso, durante estas semanas les iremos acercando ejercicios de Revisión para ayudarlos a estudiar para el examen final.

En esta oportunidad es una revisión de la Unidad 5.

El ejercicio lo pueden descargar desde acá, e incluye las respuestas.

Éxitos!

Prof. Mariano Ignacio

Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Vocabulary Revision

Hi there!
A ver cómo andan de vocabulario... Y de paso, quizás aprendemos alguna palabra nueva!
El ejercicio es el típico "juego del ahorcado" y los invitamos a que lo hagan utilizando estas áreas de vocabulario:
1) Miembros de la familia
2) Edificios y lugares de compras y esparcimiento.

Suerte, y disfruten!
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro univ. de Idiomas


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Revisión a mitad del cuatrimestre

Hola a todos!
estamos exactamente a mitad del cuatrimestre, y nos pareció un buen momento para deternos y ver cómo y cuánto estan progresando en el aprendizaje del idioma.
Esta revisión que les presentamos es bastante sencilla, e incluye los contenidos mínimos que tendrían que tener y con los que estamos seguros ya estarán familiarizados. Por lo tanto... no hay mucho margen para equivocarse. Como pauta, les contamos que aquellos errores que llegaran a tener son los puntos gramaticales o de vocabulario en los que deberían hacer hincapié.
Mucha suerte en el trabajo, y seguimos en contacto.

HOJA DE TRABAJO con RESPUESTAS - Descargar desde aquí.

Saludos a todos,
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

Ya estamos en marcha! A seguir escuchando...

Hola a todos!
Seguimos con la ejercictación de comprensión auditiva, con 2 ejercicios que incluyen sus respuestas. Se vienen los días de frío, por lo tanto con una buena taza de te o café y paciencia, estos ejercicios nos harán entrar en calor. ¡Adelante!

Ejercicio 1 (Descargar en PDF


Ejercicio 2 (Descargar en PDF)


Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

¡Empezamos!

Hola a todos!
En esta primera entrega de nuestra práctica permanente on line queremos acercarles 2 ejercicios para que practiquen elementos del idioma con los que probablemente ya estén familiarizados o conozcan.
Los ejercicios incluyen las respuestas, en la última hoja.
Sean curiosos, exploren, y anímense a equivocarse. De los errores, aprendemos más que de los libros.
Suerte y a trabajar, entonces!

EJERCICIO 1 (Descargar en PDF)



EJERCICIO 2 (Descargar en PDF)



Que tengan una buena semana!
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Univ. de Idiomas

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Primer Cuatrimestre 2010

Hola y bienvenidos al Primer Cuatrimestre!

A partir de la última semana de abril volveremos a actualizar quincenalmente los Blogs del Centro Universitario de Idiomas.
Si estás recibiendo este e-mail es porque en algún momento te suscribiste a nuestro correo de actualizaciones.

* Para recibir actualizaciones de tu curso actual deberás suscribirte al BLOG corresponidiente al NIVEL que estés realizando. (aquí el listado de Niveles)
* Al mismo tiempo si quisieras no recibir más actualizaciones de ESTE BLOG, deberás desuscribirte.

Ambas acciones son fáciles de realizar, y deben ser hechas personalmente.

Esperamos contarte entre nuestros alumnos que siguen apostando a continuar capacitándose para hablar y disfrutar de más Inglés.

Muchas gracias!
Prof. Mariano Ignacio
Centro Universitario de Idiomas