Ejercicios Resueltos de Inglés Intermedio: Vocabulario, Gramática y Lectura

Vocabulary in Context

• Don't forget your appointment with the doctor this afternoon.
• It is important to know first aid in an emergency.
• Helen bought this nice hat at a 20% discount.
• The baby has got a high temperature. I think we should take it to hospital.
• The escalator is out of order. Don't use it.
• The travel agent gave me a leaflet about a holiday in South Africa.

Vocabulary Exercises

7. I hate going shopping in the city centre. It's always so crowded.
8. This is my new portable TV. Do you like it?
9. My little boy feels depressed because our dog got lost.
10. Is the bus a convenient means of transport for you?
11. Stephanie is willing to help me do my school project.
12. I didn’t recognise her at first because she had a different hair colour.
13. My parents are going to attend my piano concert tomorrow.
14. I’m afraid I have to cancel tomorrow’s meeting.
15. My children embarrass me when they start shouting in places with too many people.
16. I can’t understand this exercise. Can you explain it to me?
17. Experienced campers know how to survive in the wild.

Vocabulary: Multiple Choice (A, B or C)

1. You sometimes annoy people when you ask them too many questions.
2. The price of the hotel includes breakfast.
3. Can you please pick me up from the airport?
4. Always wear your helmet when you ride your motorbike.
5. What is the official language of your country?
6. Ashley ran out of pasta and went to the supermarket to get some.
7. The Eiffel Tower is a famous tourist attraction.
8. I never travel by boat because I always get seasick.
9. It’s not my fault that we got lost. You forgot to take the compass.
10. I’m sure Nicky is telling the truth because she is an honest person.

Everyday English: Complete the Dialogues

Dialogue 1

A: Hey, Brad! How do you feel about the concert tonight?

B: Oh, (1) e. I can’t wait.

A: We are going together, of course. Where can we meet?

B: How about at the underground station outside the stadium?

A: (2) c. Meet you there then?

B: Yes, (3) a. that sounds good.

A: OK. (4) g. Is that OK with you?

Dialogue 2

A: Why are you wearing sports clothes, Mark?

B: I'm going bungee jumping.

A: (5) b. What a daredevil!

B: (6) f. I am only joking. I’m going water skiing with my brother. Would you like to join us?

A: I’m sorry, (7) h. I can’t make it.

B: (8) d. Maybe some other time then.

Grammar: Multiple Choice (A, B or C)

1. I think you c. should take some medicine for your sore throat.
2. There is still c. a little apple pie. Would you like some?
3. The doctor told me a. to take some painkillers for my backache.
4. This grey mobile phone is not b. mine.
5. I looked for my keys b. everywhere but I didn’t find them.
6. How about b. having fish and chips for dinner tonight?
7. Are there a. some tomatoes in the fridge?
8. We are hungry. Could you give b. us some sandwiches?
9. b. No one can eat meat in this restaurant. It is only for vegetarians.
10. Michael asked me b. not to make noise because he wanted to sleep.
11. There aren’t a. a few photos in the photo album.
12. The red jumper is c. cheaper than the black one.

Verb Tenses: Present Simple or Present Progressive

1. I am making (make) coffee. Would you like some?
2. Alex is (be) a reporter and he is interviewing (interview) a sports star tomorrow.
3. Vera does not send (not send) SMS messages. She prefers (prefer) talking on the phone.
4. A: Where are the kids?
   B: Upstairs. They are playing (play) video games.

Verb Tenses: Present Perfect or Past Simple

1. Robert became (become) a member of the sports club last January.
2. A: Did you watch (watch) the James Bond film on TV yesterday?
   B: No, because I have not seen (see) it before.
3. Jeff received (receive) Monica’s wedding invitation last week.
4. Terry has always wanted (always / want) to become a doctor.

Circle the Correct Words

• This exercise is too difficult. I can’t do it.
• Mary did well in her History test.
• Do the washing-up carefully and make sure you don’t break anything.
• Diego is too experienced to be our camp leader.
• Would you like to come jogging with me?
• I don’t like these jeans. I prefer the other ones.

Reading Comprehension: Brackton Kings Game

1. Who was in the streets of Brackton last night?

   Brackton Kings fans.

2. How many points did the Heatley Tigers score?

   103.

3. Who is Lenny Bolden?

   b. A Kings’ player.

4. What was special about last night’s game?

   c. It was Dave Rippon’s last game.

5. Who is going to be the Kings’ coach next year?

   c. We don’t know.

Personal Narrative: A Trip to Mexico City

"During the last vacation, my family and I went to Mexico City. We visited cool places like the Zócalo and the National Museum of Anthropology, learning a lot about history and culture. It was me, my parents, and my siblings, so there was always something fun going on. We tried delicious street food and saw ancient artifacts that amazed us. Fortunately, everything went really well; it was truly an amazing and enlightening trip for all of us."