Houses

and
*UOCABULARY1
SECTIDN
Buildings
a
Studia le seguenti parole ed espressioni, poi esegui gli esercizi.

Parts of a house
Houses and buildings sitting room I salotto
terraced house I casa a schiera living room I soggiorno kitchen I cucina
detached house I casa unifamiliare dining room I sala da pranzo study I studio
semi-detached house I casa bifamiliare hall I ingresso double/single bedroom I camera doppia/singola
attic I attico
flat I appartamento spare room I camera per gli ospiti toilet I gabinetto
block of flats I condominio balcony I balcone
cottage I villetta (di campagna) bathroom I bagno cellar I cantina
closet I sgabuzzino
skyscraper I grattacielo basement I scantinato basement recreation room I tavernetta
~ h~o~u~se~b~o~at~l~c~a~ a ll~eg: g~ia~n~te'.'.___ __J______________ _
sa~g:'.~ ~==============:::::_
Forniture and objects
IN THE LIVING RDDM : sofa I divano - cushion I cuscino - armchair I poltrona - wall unit I mobile a _muro - coffee table I tavolino
fireplace I caminetto - carpet I moquette - rug I tappeto - television I televisore
IN THE DINING·RDDM : sideboard I credenza - table I tavola - chair I sedia - curtain I tenda - tablecloth I tovaglia -
napkin I tovagliolo - plate I piatto pari - bowl I piatto fondo - dish I terrina - knife I coltello -
spoon I cucchiaio - fork I forchetta - glass I bicchiere - jug I brocca
IN THE KITCHEN : cupboard I credenza/credenzino - shelf I scaffale - fridge I frigorifero - sink I lavello - oven I forno -
cooker I piano di cottura - dishwasher I lavastoviglie - washing machine I lavatrice -
work surface I piano di lavoro - mixer I sbattitore elettrico - tin opener I apriscatole - corkscrew I cavatappi -
toaster I tostapane - kettle I bollitore - frying-pan I padella - saucepan/pot I pentola
IN THE BATHRDDM : bathtub I vasca da bagno - shower I doccia - washbasin I lavandino/lavabo - hot/cold water taps I rubinetti
dell'acqua calda/fredda - toilet I gabinetto - toilet paper I carta igienica - mirror I specchio -
bathroom cabinet I armadietto - towel I asciugamano - soap I sapone - sponge I spugna -
toothbrush I spazzolino da denti - brush I spazzola - comb ! pettine ·- hairdryer I asciugacapelli
IN THE BEDRDDM : single bed I letto singolo - double bed I letto matrimoniale - scfa baù i divano letto - twin beds I letti gemelli
bunk beds I letti a castello - bedside table I comodino - w.:rtfrl)be i armadio - chest of drawers I cassettiera
drawer I cassetto - sheet I lenzuolo - blanket I coperta - piilow i cu3cino - light I lampada - alarm clock I sveglia
r··---- -- ----------- -- - -- - - - - -- ~I
/ M~r!l$ and expressions
Other words j to s!eep I dormire
roof I tetto stairs I scale ._I1 to make the bed I fare il letto
ceiling I soffitto flight of stairs I rampa di scale to sit (on the sofalon a chairlin an armchairl I sedersi
wall I muro lift I ascensore (sul divano/su una sedia/in poltrona)
door I porta floor I pavimento to sit [at the tablel I sedere (al tavolo)
window I finestra ground floor I piano terra to cook I cucinare
front/back door I porta first floor I primo piano to make (breakfast/. ..J I preparare (la colazione/. .. l
anteriore/posteriore top floor I ultimo piano to do the washing-up I lavare i piatti
doorstep I soglia upstairs I piano superiore to relax I rilassarsi
doormat I zerbino downstairs I piano inferiore to have a shower/a bath I fare la doccia/il bagno
French window I porta finestra chimney I camino (sul tetto) to have a wash/to get washed I lavarsi
lock I serratura fireplace I caminetto to have a meal {breakfast/lunch/dinnerl I fare un pasto
bell I campanello centrai heating I riscaldamento (colazione/pranzo/cena)
light switch I interruttore radiator I radiatore to entertain friends I intrattenere gli amici
staircase I scala to turn/switch on I accendere
to turn/switch off I spegnere
Outside the house to close/shut I chiudere
front/back garden I giardino anteriore/posteriore to open I aprire
lawn I prato car-park I parcheggio to knock [on the doorl I bussare (alla porta)
gate I cancello fence I staccionata to share {sth with sbl I condividere (qc con qnl
hedge I siepe path I sentiero to mow {the lawnJ I tosare (il prato)
drive I vialetto (che porta al garage) garage I garage to own I possedere
porch I portico to rent I prendere in affitto

Adjecti11es
lovely I grazioso spacious I spazioso noisy I rumoroso
beautiful I bello huge/enormous I enorme dark I buio
modero I moderno cheap I economico
pleasant I piacevole large I grande ~onderful I meraviglioso
comfortable I comodo quiet I tranquillo expensive I costoso
hght I luminoso
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. 5enza guardare nella pagina a fianc O traduc1. .m .inglese.

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L p0rtico •· · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · .. · · ••• 4. ca 7. bagno ............ .. . ·····
1. ttiCO . .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. mera singola .. ............ .
5 8. muro .......... .. .......... . ···· · ··
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3.
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6. casa galleggiante .. ......... .
scala
. ·· ·· ···· ···· ···· · ······· ··· .. 9. casa bifamiliare · · · · · · · · · · · · ..

~l2• comPl;ta ciascun spazio con la parola o le parole adeguate scegliendo tra quelle fomite nel riquadro.
. I live in a (1) . nd I have a flat
d floor • hft .. · .. · .. ••-..... My parents hve on the (2) ........... -.. • a .
grou~5 • block of flats ~n t~e fourth floor. Unfortunately there is no (3) ........ .. ..... , so I have to cllmb
st
• airderful. windows ~ur ights of (4)_ ............... to reach my flat. But I have a (5) ............... wi th
• won • r ht ( ) · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · v1ew of the park opposite the building. The flat has also got very
• balcony ,g large (7)
· ...... · .... ... , so alt the rooms are very (8) .............. • •

_ Elimina la parola estranea in ciascun gruppo.

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~1. eectroom: twin beds, toothbrush, bedside table, blanket. 4. Bathroom: shower, soap, toilet paper, kettle.
2_ Living room: fireplace, ~ofa, haird~er, armchair. 5. Dining-room: chairs, table, pillow, curtains.
_3. Kitchen: oven, comb, fndge, washmg machine.

4. scrivi la parola corrispondente a ciascuna descrizione.

1. You cook meals in this room. .. .. . . . . . .. .. . .. .. .. . 3. You sleep in this room. .. ........ -............ · · ... ..
2. You eat in this room. .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. .. . .. .. . .. .. .. .. .. 4. You entertain friends in this room. . ...... •...... •

5, Leggi le seguenti descrizioni e completa le parole.

1. You bake things in this. Il O___
2. You usually chili things in this. Il F _ _ _ _ _
3. You use this to toast bread . Il T _ _ _ _ _ _
4. You use this to open tins. // T _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
5. You use this to open bottles. // C _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
6. You use this to fry things. // F _____ P _ _
7. You usually boil water in this. // K _ _ _ _ _
8. You use it to do the washing-up. // S _ _ _
9. You keep your clothes in this. Il W - - - - - - -
10. You usually sleep on this. Il B - -
11. You use this to brush your teeth Il T - - - - B - - - -
12. You use this to comb your hair. // C - - -
13. You usually drink water from this. li G - - - -
14. You use this to cut meat. Il K - - - -
15. You use this to eat soup. // S - - - -
16. You use this to dry your hair. // H - - - - - - - -

ts. Scrivi la parola corretta sotto ciascuna immagine.

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1. ................. . 2 . .. ....... .. ... ... . 3. ······ ····· ······ · 4. ············· ····· 5 . .......... ....... .

~ rivi la parola corretta sotto ciascuna immagine.

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1. .... .. .. .......... 2. ............. ..... 3. .................. 4. .................. 5 . ............. ... .. 6. ······ ······· ·····

la, Completa ciascuna frase con la preposizione corretta: in, on, off, at, with.
1. She th 2 1usually sit ...... the sofa and my husband sits ...... an armchair.
th0
3.1 Wa put e ~lates · · · · · · tablej t ~ned ...... the television. 4. The film was quite boring so I turned
...._ t nted to_h~ten to the n,ews so. a red skirt sitting .. .... that table over there? 6. The tray is ...... the
Coff~ ~e telev1s1on. 5. Who s th at giri m the table. 8. Don't switch ...... the light, please. l'd like to read .
9, 1 e table. 7. She put the table~loth ··· · ·· . knocked ...... the door, but nobody opened.
Share my bedroom ... ... my s1ster. 1O. 8 ,mon

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FILE 1,
Daily Routine
and
7 Household Chores
*VOCABULARY
SECTION 1
a
Sbldia le seg.nti parole ed espressioni, poi eselli li esercizi.

Oaily routine
to bave a snack I fare uno spuntino
to wake up I svegliare/rsi to bave lunch I pranzare
to lie in bed I giacere a letto to finish work/school I finire il lavoro/scuola
to bave a lie-in I stare a letto fino a tardi to leave work/school I uscire dal lavoro/scuola
to stay in bed I restare a letto to go back home I ritornare a casa
to sleep in I dormire fino a tardi
to get up {early/latel I alzarsi (presto/tardil to get back home I arrivare a casa
to get out of bed I uscire dal letto to bave a nap I fare un pisolino
to bave a wash/to get washed I lavarsi to bave a rest I riposarsi
to bave a shower/bath I fare la doccia/il bagno to feed the dog/cat I dar da mangiare al cane/gatto
to shave/to bave a shave I farsi la barba to go out I uscire .
to clean/to brush one's teeth I lavarsi i denti to go for a walk I andare a fare una pas~e_g91ata
to comll one's hair I pettinarsi i capelli to meet one's friends I incontrare gh am1c1
to wash one's hair I lavarsi i capelli to bang out with friends I trascorrere tempo in giro con gli amici
to dress/to get dressed I vestirsi to cali a friend for a chat I telefonare ad un amico per fare una
to bave breakfast I fare colazione chiacchierata
to leave home I uscire di casa to do one's homework I fare i compiti
to go to work/school I andare al lavoro/scuola to go shopping I andare a fare spese (abbigliamento e altre cosel
to buy a newspaper I comperare un giornale to bave dinner I cenare
to catch the train/bus I prendere il treno/l'autobus to watch TV I guardare la televisione
to take the bus/a taxi I prendere l'autobus/un taxi to listen to music I ascoltare la musica
to drive I andare in macchina to surf the net I navigare in rete
to cycle I andare in bicicletta to play cards/chess I giocare a carte/scacchi
to walk I andare a piedi to read a book/newspaper I leggere un libro/giornale
to get to work/school I arrivare al lavoro/scuola to go to bed I andare a letto
to start work/school I cominciare il lavoro/scuola to set the alarm clock {for 7 o'c/ockJ I puntare la sveglia
to bave a break I fare una pausa (per le
to bave a cup of coffee/tea I bere una tazza di caffè/tè to go to sleep/to fall asleep I addormentarsi
to drink some coffee/tea I bere del caffè/tè to go off I scattare, squillare

Household chores
to do the housework I fare i lavori di casa
to make breakfast/lunch/dinner I preparare la
colazione/pranzo/cena
to make the bed I fare il letto
to tidy one's room I mettere in ordine la camera
to lay the table I apparecchiare la tavola
to clear the table I sparecchiare la tavola
to do the ironing I stirare
to do the washing I fare il bucato
to do the washing-up I lavare i piatti
to sweep the floor I spazzare il pavimento
to take the rubbish out I portare fuori le immondizie
to load the dishwasher I caricare la lavapiatti
to empty the dishwasher I svuotare la lavapiatti
to empty the washing machine I svuotare la lavatrice
to vacuum/hoover the house I dare l'aspirapolvere in casa
to hoover/vacuum the carpet I aspirare il tappeto
to do the shopping I fare la spesa (per lo più cibo)
to water the plants I innaffiare le piante
to clean/to wash the car I pulire/lavare la macchina
to cut the grass I tagliare l'erba
to mow the lawn I tosare il prato
to bake a cake I cuocere una torta
to clean the windows I lavare i vetri
to d_o the dusting I togliere la polvere
to t1dy up I mettere in ordine

1. Le tabelle sopra includono un certo numero di espressioni con "h . -

a /ie-down). Senza guardare cerca di ricordarne 10 e scrivile qu1· d'ave+ _ntoun" {Esempio: to have
1 segui o.
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~ day /ife.Abbina ad nu1-u11,..,., .. - .._

, eguatam ente i verb· ·~-=------------ - -
, m A alle parole in B.
[;.]
A
1. to fall I -· t;,4 \CJ\I
I 10. to get up j. oea
2. to go back b. school
I 11. to get out of k. a TIIIII a
3, to get c. cards
I. home
12. to hang out
4. to play d. home m. early
13. to leave I
5, to go e. dressed
14. to catch n. bed
6. to brush f. asleep
15. to listen to o. music
1. to feed I Q. the cat
16. to have p. with friends
s. to take h. fora walk 17. to lie q. the train
9. to finish I i. my teeth 18. to watch r. a nap

3_ Household chores. Abbina adeguatamente i verbi in A alle parole in B.

1. to do a. the bedrooms 7. to hoover g. the washing machine

2. to load b. the table 8. to water h. the carpet
3. to lay c. the dishwasher 9. to clear i. the plants
4. to make d. the washing-up 10.to mow j. the table
5. to tidy e. the dishes 11 . to empty k. the ironing
6. to wash f. the bed 12. to do I. the lawn

I 4. Completa ciascun spazio con il verbo appropriato nella forma corretta.

In the morning
brush • go off
In the morning , when my alarm clock (1) .... ..... ... .. .. ..... at 6.45, I (2) ........... ... .. .... .
,I • get dressed
• get out and (3) .. .... .. ............. in bed for another five minutes. Then I (4) ........ ...... ...... . of
• wake up bed and goto the bathroom, (5) .. .............. .. ... my teeth and (6) .................... .
• sleep in before having breakfast. At the weekends, I can (7) .............. ....... and stay in bed
• stay
until 11 or even 12.

~5. Completa ciascun spazio con il verbo o l'espressione appropriata nella forma corretta.

l'
i
· eat • finish
• meet
Atwork
I (1) ........ .. .... .. .... . the subway to work an d often (2) ...... .. .. .. ......... the newspaper
• have a break on the run. I (3) ..................... at 9 and (4) ..................... at 5. At 10.30 we
I • take • start (5) .................... . for tea or coffee and I always (6) .......... ........ .. . at 1 p.m. 1usually
I : •have lunch ( ) ..................... some friends of mine and we (8) .................... . at a nearby lndian
7
• read
restaurant.

~6- Completa ciascun spazio con il verbo o l'espressione appropriata nella forma corretta.

goto bed In the evening

I (1) ..................... from work at about 6 and I (2) ..................... with my dog or
• meet • set
• call
(3) ..................... a friend fora chat. I usually stay at home for dinner, but som e1mes
t· I
i • go fora walk (4) .... .. .. .. .... ....... to the theatre or the cinema .
• go on Friday nights, I (5) ...... .. ..... .. ... .. . my friends at the pub or (6) .... .. .. .......... .. . with
1 I ' Qet back home my parents. 1 (7) .. .. .... .. .. .. ....... at 11 on weekdays, and , before 1 (8) .. .. .... .. .. .. .. . 1
·, , • have dinner
(9) .................. ... my alarm clock for the next day. .. .. ,
. • fai! asleep
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FILE

Educati on
*VOCABULARV
SECTION 1

'
The English Education System
Studia il sistema scolastico inglese, le parole e le espressioni, poi esegui gli es~

School subjects
Age
3 some go to nursery school (not compulsoryl Maths
Computer studies
Modern languages
5 everyone starts primary education History
P.E. (Physical Educationl
Biology
11 pupils go to secondary school Chemistry C.D.T. (Craft, Design and Technolog l 1

Art Y ,
, 17 pupils can leave school and get a job Physics
Environmental science Religious Studies 1

or Music and Choir practice

they can stay at school far one more year Literature
Geography
18 pupils leave school and get a job
or
they can go to university or college

Words related to schooVeducation

pupil I alunno (di solito di "primary schaal'l
student I studente (di solito di università e college ma anche di school-leaving exams (held in May-Junel I esami di fine scuola ,
scuola superiore)
school subject I materia scolastica
school timetable I orario scolastico
school day I giornata scolastica
school year I anno scolastico
school uniform I uniforme della scuola
lesson/class I lezione
break I intervallo
term I periodo di studio continuato (come il "trimestre" o
"quadrimestre")
form I classe , anno scolastico
l'm in the 1st farm = sono al primo anno
high school I scuola secondaria superiore
technical college I istituto tecnico/scuola professionale
(sostenuti a maggio-giugno)
GCSE (Generai Certificate af Secandary Educatianl I esame al
termine della scuola secondaria
(GCEJ ALevel (Generai Certificate of Educatian Advanced
Leve/J I esame finale per proseguire all'università [esame di
Stato)
marks / grades I voti
teacher I insegnante di scuola primaria o secondaria
lecturers / tutors I insegnanti di università e college
professor (senior university academic, not an ardinary
lecturerl I professore universitario, non un insegnante di
scuola primaria o secondaria

Verbs and expressions

to educate I istruire/dare un'istruzione
to attend I frequentare
to last I durare
to reach I raggiungere
to test I verificare
to take / do / sit / resit an exam I dare / fare / rifare un esame
to leave school I lasciare la scuola
to p~ss / do wel~ in an exam I superare / riuscire bene in un esame
to fall ( do badly man exam I non superare / essere bocciato a un esame
to rev1se for a test/ an exam I ripassare per una verifica / un esame

t
1. Rispondi alle domande.
1
· of do you study at your school?
2. ~hat other subjects do you study that ·i~ -~~t ·th~ 1
'i'i~- ·.. ·...... ·................ ••.. ···.............. .
T1ck from the following subjects or add others th t
t ·.
. ' a are no ,n the list.
a. O Business studies e. 0 Greek
b. O Law f O lt I' i. French
c. O Economics · Ga ,an Language and Literature j. ............................. ··
9 • 0 erman
d. O Latin h. O Spanish k. ................................
I. ............................. ••'
 SECTION 1
vo••BULARY
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~2, ggi gli errori nel~ guent·1 fras,..- - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

, 1 Jack can't come out. He's stud i ,
: congratulations! I heard you sic~~d~e s Passing an examination tomorrow.
23 You can study a lot of different care d your .exan:,.
· 1got some good notes .in my tests th·ers tat univers1ty·
4· , f . Is erm
5_ Sheila s a pro esser in a primary school. ·

1 · 1·1 seguente t tO li
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3. fornite •
Leg~i ne 1riqua d ro.es e completa ciascun spazio con la parola corretta scegliendo tra que e

Children's education in England is normally divided into two separate stages. They
ALevels th 1
begin wi ( ) .. .. .. .. .. .. ..... .... education at the age offive and this usually laSt s until
GCSE th
ey are eleven. Then they move to (2) .. .... .. ... .. ...... .. , where they stay until they
16, 17 or 18 reach (3 ) · .. · · ................ years of age.
Ianguage British children are required to (4) ... ....... ..... .... .. school until they are 16 years old.
technical At the age of 16, students sit an examination called the (5) .. ..... .. ..... ...... . ·
st
primary AII udents are tested in Maths, English Uterature, English Composition, Chemistry,
1.1-
attend J
Biology, (6) ••.. ........... .... .. , History or the Classics, one Modem (7) ••••••••· ••· · · · · · · · · ·,
high school and one other subject, such as Art or Computer studies.

university After completing the GCSE, some students leave school, others go onto

Physics (8) · .. .. •.. .. .. .... .. college, while others continue at (9) ... .. ..... .. ........ . for two more
years and take a further set of standardized exams, known as (10) .. ... .... .. ........ .. ,
secondary school in three or four subjects. These exams determina whether a student is eligible
for (11) ... ...... .... ... .. ... .

l4. Leggi la seguente lettera e completa ciascun spazio con la parola corretta scegliendo tra quelle fornite.
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against
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Friday / 90 to a (2.) ...... ... .. .......... school iV1. NottiV1.9haW\ aV1.d l'W\ iV1. the 1..st
(3) ..... .... ... ... ...... .......... I 90 to scl,,.ool fr-o W\ MoV1.day to (4) ...... .. ............. ..... .... ;
school day / start at a quartev- to V1.iV1.e iV1. the ( S) ........................... aV1.d I fiV1.ist,i. o.t o. quo.rtev-
to fouv- iV1. tl,,.e a~eV'VI.OOV\. I(~) ... ........................ EV1.9lish, freV1.ch, Mo.ths, Histov-y,
study
( 7 ) .. ... ... ........ ........... , Music, Reli9ioV1., Art, Biolo9y aV1.d Cl,,.eVV\istvy - but l'VV\ oV1.l!:J
form (s) ............ ............... at P. E. aV1.d C.D.T. Tl,,.ey've faV1.to.stic!
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Peter
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FILE 'I

1 9
At School
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Studia le seguenti parole ed espressioni, poi esegui gli esercizi.

Rooms and facilities 1/erbs and expressians

classroom I aula . .. to attend I frequentare
language laboratory I laborat~r10 ~1 h~gue to study I studiare
science laboratory I laboratorio d1 scienze to leam I imparare
staff room I sala insegnanti to do one's homework I fare i compiti
library I biblioteca to leam by heart I imparare a memoria
toilets I bagni, gabinetti . to know I sapere
headmaster's office I ufficio del preside to understand I capire
secretary's office I segreteria to teach I insegnare
canteen I mensa to explain I spiegare
sports centre I centro sportivo to give an example I fare un esempio
gym I palestra to read I leggere
to write I scrivere
to write down I prendere appunti
People in a school to make notes I prendere appunti
pupil I alunno/a student I studente to draw I disegnare
classmate I compagno/a di classe to listen ltoJ I ascoltare
desk mate I compagno di banco to check I verificare
headmaster {US principa/J I preside to pay attention I fare attenzione, stare attenti
teacher I insegnante to ask a question I fare una domanda
librarian I bibliotecario/a to repeat Iripetere
janitor/caretaker I bidello/a to mean I significare
secretary I segretaria/o to revise I ripassare
to practise I esercitarsi, allenarsi
In the classroom: forniture and objects to copy I copiare
desk I banco pen I penna, biro to cheat I imbrogliare, copiare (dai compagni]
teacher's desk I cattedra pencil I matita to underline I sottolineare
chair I sedia to erase I cancellare
pencil-sharpener I temperamatite
cabinet/locker I armadietto calculator I calcolatrice to behave I comportarsi, comportarsi bene
clothes-hook I appendiabiti, attaccapanni ruler I righello to have a lesson I avere una lezione
blackboard {US chalkboardJ I lavagna rubber {US éraserl I gomma per to have a test I avere una verifica
lnteractive Multimedia Whiteboard cancellare to have an oral interview I avere un'interrogazior3
UMWJ / smartboard I lavagna set square {US triangleJ I squadra to fail I fallire, non superare (una prova/esarr.~
interattiva multimediale (LIMJ schoolbag I cartella to pass I superare/passare (una prova/esame,
chalk I gesso rucksack I zaino, zainetto to graduate I laurearsi .
glue I colla interactive display I schermo to look up I cercare (una parola nel dizionario]
globe I mappamondo interattivo to keep up I stare al passo
map I carta geografica touchscreen I schermo a to hand in I consegnare ,
textbook I libro di testo sfioramento to share I condividere (qualcosa con qualcuno
exercise book I quaderno stylus / active pen I puntatore to lend I prestare
dictionary I dizionario tablet (computer) I tablet to borrow I prendere in prestito
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L1. Scrivi la parola corretta sotto.ciascuna immagine. -

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3, e spiega I1pere e.
- headmaster, librarian, secretary, calculator
!: library, canteen, chalk, secretary's office
3. textbook, janitor, pen , glue
4. toilets, schoolbag, rubber, ruler
4,SCrlVila parola corrispondente a ciascuna descrizione.
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-1... .... .. .. .. ...... Ad rt~om r ~et of rooms in which school records are kept and business, professional
u 1es, c 1encal work, etc. are carried out.
2. .... ... ••••· · · · · · · The person wh~ deals with sources of information in many formats, such as physical
books,_ electrornc and digitai resources, magazines, newspapers, audio and video
recordings, maps, manuscripts.
3, ....... .... ... .... A p~rson wh? helps others learn new things.
4. .. .. .. .. •.. ...... · An input dev1ce that includes electron ie components and allows users to write directly onta
the screen of a computing device such as an IMW, a smartphone or a tablet computer.
5, .... .. ....... ..... A small electronic or mechanical devi ce that performs calculations, requiring manual
actions for each individuai operation.
6. .. .. .. .. .......... A piece of fumiture that is used for sto ring things and usually has doors and shelves.
7. ... ..... .... .. ... . A piace that provides a range of facilities designed to improve and maintain physical
fitness and health .
8. ............. ..... A person who is employed to look after or take charge of goods, property, or people; a custodian.

5. Completa ciascuna frase con la parola corretta scegliendo tra quelle fornite nel riquadro.
fatmosphere 1. My .......... ..... ......... often have problems with grammar.
classmates 2. Our English teacher always speaks English in the . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ·
lsports centre 3. My ......... ...... .. .. .. ... has a lot of laboratories.
school 4. In my school there isn't a .. ..... ... .. ... .. ....... so I always have lunch at home.
canteen 5. There is a ........ . ....... .. .. .... where we can play volleyball, do gymnastics, etc.
classroom 6. I like my school because there is a friendly ............ .. ... . ... . .. .

6. Sottolinea l'alternativa corretta in ciascuna frase.

1. Dorothy took three exams and managed to pass / succeed them a~I.
2. The sports teacher is teaching / learning some students how to sw1m.
3· We have to read / learn this poem by heart. .
4· 1 can't come to the concert tonight. l'm reading I studymg for a te st.
S, You mustn't cheat / listen in tests. . . . . .
6. lf you don't know the meaning of this word, look/ fmd 1t up in the d1ct1onary.
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· John, can I lend / borrow your textbook for a second?
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· Paul finds it hard to pass / keep up with the rest of the class. , .
9. lf the teacher speaks so fast I can't understand I ~rite dow~ ~hat he s saying.
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· Don't forget to chéck aver your work before you give I h~ nd ,t in .
11, We h d t . k . ·1 e and do/ pay attent1on .
12 D . a o s1t at our des s in si enc . d / f 31"led the Science and Literature ones.
· av,d passed the History exam but he explame
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; -Could you tell me what this word repeats I means, please??
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1: ·~orry, I didn't understand. Could you repeat resay, please ·
1s' Elease, behave / attend yourself, Peter. / sk a question?
1i Xcuse me, Mrs Thompson. Could I make a h
1a· Please, stop talking and attend / listen to your tea~ er.
19· Can You lend / borrow me your dictionary, please: school
20· I 9o / attend the first year at the local comprehens1ve .
· You should hand in / give your essays by Tuesday.

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