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This exercise explores changing activities and perspectives in daily life, focusing on routines, habits, and adjustments to new circumstances. From reflecting on past social lives before having children to navigating the challenges of new environments and lifestyle shifts, learners analyze their experiences and how they relate to others. Exercises highlight aspects such as frequency of activities, feelings about past and present situations, and adjusting to new teaching or living conditions. The aim is to enhance language skills through practical, relatable scenarios.
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2 Review The Warehouse Madrid Upper Intermediate Class
Exercise #1 • I went out with friends last night. • I used to go out with friends, before I had the baby. Now I don’t have any time. • I usually wake up at 7 a.m. • I’m usually waking up (around 7 a.m.)when my husband leaves the house in the morning. • I had no pets when I was a child. • I didn’t have any pets when I was a child. • I didn’t use to have pets when I was a child.
Exercise #1 • Correct • I’m always losing things. • I always lose things. • Correct
Exercise #2 • I seldom do my homework. • I rarely go to the grocery store more than twice a week. • More often than not I’ll eat chocolate after dinner. • Once in a while I’ll go to an Italian restaurant, but not very frequently.
Exercise #2 • Occasionally I’ll go for a walk on Sundays. • Most weeks I go to the Vegetarian Bar. • I don’t know if I do anything frequently (visit museums, go to movies, etc.) • Every now and again I’ll see a movie in the cinema.
Exercise #3 • I’m excited about moving house. • I’m afraid we’re not satisfied with the service you gave us. • I’m not aware of any problems • We’re very fond of dogs. • He was disappointed in his results.
Exercise #3 • I’m impressed by the food. • I’m sick of waiting for her. • They’re not sure about the colour. • Jon’s famous for being late. • I’m shocked by price of houses. • She’s terrified of the dark. • He’s always been fascinated by magic tricks.
Exercise #4 • My friend Ruth is getting used to teaching. She just started working at an elementary school. • I will never get used to not having the conveniences of home. Today I wanted to make an apple pie, and I had to make everything, even the crust!
Exercise #4 • I’ve got used to teaching British English. I’ve gotten used to teaching British English. • My husband is used to working day and night. • We will have to get used to living on less money next year. • I never got used to walking to my university campus in 2010. It was always so cold outside.
Exercise #4 • It will take me a long time to get used to Madrid traffic. I come from a small town!