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SELECTIVIDAD COMPILATION OF GRAMMAR/VOCABULARY QUESTIONS FROM THE USE

OF ENGLISH SECTION OF PAST EXAMS
1. PASSIVE VOICE
Turn the following sentence into the passive voice.
Visitors find peace and joy at the monastery.
Turn the following sentence into the active voice.
Children are easily influenced by violent games.
Turn the following sentence into the passive voice:
We would receive him with open arms.
The international community is not paying enough attention to this issue.
Turn the following sentence into the active voice:
Tea has been made by his mother.
In 1995 a new version of the New Testament was published.
I was never warned against drugs.
Many adults are reading Harry Potters books.
They can sell alcohol in pubs.
New Yorkers are placing and receiving calls.
Great predators rarely eat plants.
The scheme had been introduced by the Mayor, Ken Livingstone.
Turn the following sentence into passive:
The astronauts are giving the journalists a lot of information
We are going to invite Dr Livingstone to participate in the project.
American companies have introduced a new product in Asia.
Turn the following sentence into active:
Many illegal copies are being sold on street corners.
The traffic warden gave the driver a ticket.
You cant hear anything on a helicopter.
Many people consider the yellow press dishonest.
You cant expect my little sister to behave responsibly.
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Their conclusions have been attacked by many scientists.
The lobby is putting severe pressure on Ministers.
They were shown a picture of an attacking shark.
A new phenomenon has hit the headlines
They say he is very young to work.
Turn the following sentence into passive voice:
My father has brought us up in the respect for human rights.
TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE:
Radiohead couldnt release their new record last December.
TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE ACTIVE VOICE: Although help has been offered by
some non-profit organizations, the situation of the newly arrived immigrants is very poor.
TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO THE PASSIVE VOICE: They never gave me instructions.
Medical advances have greatly reduced the number of deaths.
Governments are analysing the benefits of green energy.
They have just told me the truth.

2. RELATIVE PRONOUNS

Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND or BUT). Make changes if
necessary.
Lindsay is the eldest child. She has to look after the other children.
necessary.
He was reading a book. Its characters were zombies.
necessary:
Domestic violence is a global problem. It must receive more attention from the community.
Join the following sentences using a relative pronoun. Make changes if necessary:
Some Europeans have to cross borders. Their jobs are outside their native countries.
Join the following sentences using a relative pronoun. Make changes if necessary.
The Sex Discrimination Act made sexist language illegal. It was passed in 1975.
Van Gogh only sold one painting during his lifetime. His works are worth millions.
Nikki sells cinema tickets. She is against the ban.
I could not move my car. It had no petrol.
A dog was sent into space in 1957. Its name was Laika.
Jane Halifax is the president of the committee. She does not support the proposal.
Johnny Depp is starring in Finding Neverland. His portrait of Captain Sparrow is superb.
Join the following sentences using a relative. Make changes if necessary:
Clark Kent worked for a newspaper. The newspaper was called The Daily Planet.
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Join the following sentences using a relative. Make changes if necessary.
John has given up smoking. He was a heavy smoker.
He received an e-mail. Its content was spam.
John Bloom died recently. His novel The French Affair was made into a beautiful film.
He used a sexist word. Its meaning was pejorative for women.
Nowadays new kinds of sport attract more and more people. They seldom appear on television.
A friend of mine is a famous scientist. He was born in India.
Citizens have to pay taxes. Local Governments fix them.
Martins mother is Spanish. She speaks both Spanish and English fluently
Medicine is a complicated subject. I know very little about it.
JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING A RELATIVE. MAKE CHANGES IF NECESSARY:
Ill come back another day. You wont be so busy then.

3. PREPOSITIONS

Fill in the gap with a correct preposition.
My friend insisted __________ paying the bill.
Fill in the gap with a correct preposition.
The Martians climbed ___________ the UFO, closed the door, and flew away.
Fill in the gap with a correct preposition:
My cousin is very good _____________ golf but he practises many other sports.
Fill in the gap with the correct preposition:
She knocked ________ the door but nobody answered.
Fill in the gap with a correct preposition: More people get angry ________ smokers in western countries.
Fill in the gap with a correct preposition:
All my family was brought_____ in England.
FILL IN THE GAP WITH A CORRECT PREPOSITION: Hassan always dreamt .......... a better life in
Europe.
FILL IN THE GAP WITH A CORRECT PREPOSITION: Your health depends .......... your diet.
FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT PREPOSITION:
I am bored .......... wearing the same clothes every day.

4. ASKING QUESTIONS

Give a question for the underlined words.
This dictionary cost fifty dollars ten years ago.
She is said to be 115 years old.
People have been seeing strange objects in the sky for centuries.
Sally went to this school last year.
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Give a question for the underlined words in each sentence:
a) The new Euro coins came into circulation in January.
b) That is my mothers new coat.
Give a question for the underlined words:
Jane crosses the border twice a month.
The law did all the forbidding.
The Tower of London was built in 1066.
The balls cost one pound.
Only six per cent of women work as teachers.
Give a question for the underlined words. (0.5 points)
Predators depend on animals.
This system has been running for two years.
Edward Lu met his fiance after Christmas.
The yellow press specializes in scandal and gossip.
Ive been married for twenty years.
Money should be spent on HIV/Aids.
The e-mail warned about terrible viruses infecting computers.
We attend English classes three times a week.
The new manager stayed three months in England.
Africans wait in the woods for the right moment.
My friend drank three beers last night.
In towns you will pay taxes twice a year.
The Members of Parliament met the Prime Minister last Friday.
Give a question for the underlined word:
It took Mozart only eighteen days to compose his last opera.
GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS:
The effects of climate change will be felt sooner than expected.
Some users spent hours and hours downloading a full music album years ago.
GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS: They found Johns book.
GIVE A QUESTION FOR THE UNDERLINED WORDS: Peter lost his wifes luggage at the airport two
days ago.
The Burtons sent hundreds of e-mails asking for help.
Most employees earn 250 a week.
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5. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES

Complete the following sentence:
If the visitors wish
If Eva had lived six more days
Complete the following sentences:
If films were less violent
Drinking is dangerous for you when
Mary would look for a place to live in London if
If he had not drunk so much...
Complete the following conditional sentence:
If I worked in a bank,
If Catherine didnt speak five languages,
If I could go anywhere I liked, ..
Complete the following conditional sentence.
If I had studied psychology
If Saudi women had less restrictions (ERROR IN EXAM: less = fewer)
If people do not turn off their mobile phones in cinemas...
Complete the following sentence: If I were a driver,
Complete the following conditional sentence: If I ever went to space
Complete the following conditional sentence: If tobacco were more expensive...
Complete the following sentence: If George had been a film star,
Complete the following conditional sentence: If I didnt have a mobile phone
If Harry were allowed to use magic at home . . .
If I had known the truth about Larry . . .
If all those foreign families hadnt arrived at Aguaviva,
I would give up smoking if
If governments spent less money on wars
If people didnt pay taxes,
If rich countries helped poor ones...
Complete the following sentence: If I were a smoker...
Complete the following conditional sentence.
If Mary had shown real passion for ballet,

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COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONAL SENTENCE:
Millions of people will face natural disasters unless ...
FILL IN THE GAP WITH A CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS:
If he (NOT RIDE) .......... his bike, he would not have suffered the accident.
FILL IN THE GAPS WITH A CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS:
If he (BRING) .......... his passport, he would not have had trouble at the airport.
You wouldnt be hungry now if
COMPLETE THE FOLLOWING (CONDITIONAL) SENTENCE:
If we used more green energy .......
If I had been bullied at school I ..... .

6. REPORTED SPEECH
Turn the following sentence into reported speech.
The director said: We are very privileged to have nursed her.
Turn the following sentences into reported speech.
The UFO enthusiast explained: Ive never known anything like it.
The butcher exclaimed: You cant get these pies anywhere else in the universe!
Turn the following sentence into reported speech:
Prince Kretzulesco said: I have been considering leaving Germany next year
Turn the following sentence into reported speech: (0.5 points)
He has drunk too much tonight, Peter said.
In Italy some people said: We feel very much European.
She exclaimed: I want to change my name to Cooperperson!
Jenny said: We have to take more responsibility.
James said: People have died here.
Two children were found near the White Tower.
The film star said: I fell in love last summer.
The spokesman said: I cant understand why billiards has been prohibited.
Gihan exclaimed: We have had too many prohibitions.
The young lady said: I did not make such a mistake.
In 2001 the councillor said: The city will launch a radical traffic plan next February
She said: Dont smoke if you want to save money.
Last week Julia said: We will meet our new instructor tomorrow
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She said: Well go and get some food.
Michael asked her: Where did you find these trainers?
Michael wondered: Why do I do this every day?
Turn the following sentences into reported speech:
Buy me the paper if youre going out, Alice asked her brother.
Turn the following sentence into Reported Speech:
My aunt said: Single men should drive slowly if they want to live longer
He said: We are here today to reach consensus
The doctor asked: Do you ever feel this pain in your stomach before meals?
Turn the following sentence into Reported Speech:
He asked: Do you often play rugby?
Turn the following sentences into reported speech:
I am very sorry for what I have done, he said.
Ill pay for the operation, he said.
TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO REPORTED SPEECH: Mary said to Ellen: Dont ever marry
again.
TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO REPORTED SPEECH:
Will hurricane Katrina be a warning for politicians?, asked the scientist.
TURN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE INTO REPORTED SPEECH:
She told me: I will lend you my doll next week.

7. JOINING SENTENCES (NOTE: RELATIVE PRONOUNS MAY BE THE ANSWER TO SOME
QUESTIONS)
necessary.
She lived for a long time. She had a whisky every day.
necessary:
There is a law against sex discrimination. Companies cant offer jobs for men only.
necessary.
Lots of tourists visit that old building every year. It is one of the major attractions in London.
Occidental observers are against the veiling of women in Arabia. The veiling is an example of
sexual segregation.
necessary.
He has been attending Italian lessons. His family moved to Rome five years ago.
necessary.
That man talks a lot. He has more chances to become a politician.

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necessary.
Any English conversation must begin with the weather. The English weather is not a fascinating
topic.
Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND or BUT).
Make changes if necessary.
The Government has a good reputation. It has not solved the problem yet.
Join the following sentences using an appropriate linker (do not use AND or BUT).
Make changes if necessary.
I was determined to develop my natural talent for music. I started to take lessons at an
academy.
JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING AN APPROPRIATE LINKER (DO NOT USE AND OR
BUT). MAKE CHANGES IF NECESSARY:
It was a rainy day. They decided to go fishing.
JOIN THE FOLLOWING SENTENCES USING AN APPROPRIATE LINKER (DO NOT USE AND OR
BUT). MAKE CHANGES IF NECESSARY:
I like to be slim. I also like eating a lot.

8. OTHER GRAMMAR QUESTIONS

Fill in the gap with the correct form of the verb in brackets:
While I (drive)___________ down the road, I came across a big cow.
Which word is not a preposition?
THROUGH OF OR FOR
Fill in the gap with a correct form of the verb in brackets.
When she arrived home, her husband (not cook) ________ dinner yet.
Fill in the gap with a correct form of the verb in brackets:
They ___________ (teach) medieval history by their teacher when they were at school.
Spain (beat) _________ Canada at football last year.
He shouldnt (go) to that party yesterday.
Fill in the gap with a correct form of the verb in brackets:
Someone (hit) _________ me as I came into the room.
Those trees (grow) ___________ so high that they block the view.
FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT OPTION: It is not always easy .......... the
environment .
To avoid polluting / to avoid to pollute / avoiding to pollute / avoid polluting
I will never forget (PLAY) .......... video games when I was ten.
WHICH WORD IS NOT AN ADJECTIVE? Last / Lost / Low / Loan / Loud.
WHICH WORD IS NOT AN ADJECTIVE? Credible / Difference / Conventional / Aggressive.
Id rather you (STOP) .......... talking about things you dont know.
When I came into the room he .......... (LIE) on the floor.
FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT OPTION:
It is not a problem for him to meet us at 6.00 a.m. He .......... getting up early.
used to / gets used to / is used to
FILL IN THE GAP WITH THE CORRECT FORM OF THE VERB IN BRACKETS:
He may .......... (be) there last night. I really dont know.
By the time they reach Manchester tomorrow, they ...... (travel) for fourteen hours.
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WHICH WORD IS NOT AN ADVERB?: Fast / likely / friendly / slowly.
I travel to London ...... often. Much / quiet / quite / many.
He was annoyed because he ...... by his classmates. Was laughing at /Was being laughed at /
Was being laughed of.

9. PUTTING WORDS IN THE CORRECT ORDER

Put the following words in the correct order to make a meaningful sentence.
people / homes / old / in / live / nursing
Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence:
SOLVE DIFFICULT SOCIAL ARE EXTREMELY PROBLEMS TO
Use the words in the box to make a meaningful sentence.
WANTED DRINK MARY THE TO CAT WATER
EUROPEAN ONE STRONGER THE MAKES UNION COIN
Use the words in the box to make a meaningful sentence.
people alcohol the buy ordered to authorities not
PUNISH ANTI-SOCIAL WILL CINEMAGOERS NEW YORK BEHAVIOUR FOR
Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words in the boxes
without changing their form.
station had a Malenchenko walk the around
useless space people exploration consider many
without changing their form
cry her made story me
me buy I my asked to mobile father a
too carry box heavy to is that
40 dollars me wine charged they the for
Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words in the
boxes without changing their form.
A ALCOHOL PLANNED BAN GOVERNMENT TOTAL THE ON
boxes without changing their form.
YOUR ENOUGH GOOD NOT IS COOKING
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boxes without changing their form. (0.5 points)
THE AT ? YOU ENJOY DID PARTY DANCING
Use the words in the boxes to make a meaningful sentence. Use all and only the words
in the boxes without changing their form.
be law by issued this September will
whole with infected the her she enthusiasm class
make heavy can ineffective smoking treatment
USE THE WORDS IN THE BOXES TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL SENTENCE. USE ALL AND
ONLY THE WORDS IN THE BOXES WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORM:
writing to computers students used with are
USE THE WORDS IN THE BOXES TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL SENTENCE. USE ALL AND ONLY THE
WORDS IN THE BOXES WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORM:
before heard I speaking never her had
WORDS IN THE BOXES WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORM:
I hair yesterday had cut my
WORDS IN THE BOXES WITHOUT CHANGING THEIR FORM: on exhausted was he go
to too on exhausted was he go

10. CHANGING GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY
Give one noun with the same root as BRIGHT (adjective) and one noun with the same root as REPORT
(verb).
Give a noun with the same root as THINK (verb) and a noun with the same root as BEHAVE (verb).
Give a verb with the same root as CONNECTION (noun).
Give an adjective with the same root as EXCITEMENT (noun).
Give a noun with the same root as DEVELOP (verb).
Give a verb with the same root as INCLUSIVE (adjective) and give an adjective with the same root
as INSTITUTION (noun).
Give a noun with the same root as APPEAR (verb).
Give an adjective with the same root as FORGET (verb).
Give an adjective with the same root as REASON (noun).
Give and adjective with the same root as EDUCATION (noun)
Give an adjective with the same root as SENSE (noun)
Give an adjective with the same root as IMPRESSION (noun)
Give one adjective with the same root as SUCCESS (noun)
Give one noun with the same root as IMPROVE (verb)
Give an adjective with the same root as ENJOY (verb)
Give a noun with the same root as POLITICAL (adjective).
Give a noun with the same root as WIDE (adjective).
Give a noun with the same root as RESTRICT (verb)
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Give one adjective with the same root as SUCCESS (noun)
Give one noun with the same root as IMPROVE (verb)
Give an adjective with the same root as CHILD (noun).
Give a noun with the same root as LOUD (adjective).
Give an adjective with the same root as HISTORY (noun).
Give a noun with the same root as WARN (verb).
Give a noun with the same root as EXPECTED (adjective).
Give an adjective with the same root as DOUBT (noun)
Give an adjective with the same root as FORGET (verb)
Give one opposite for FAMILIAR (adjective)
Give a noun with the same root as ENCOURAGE (verb)
Give an adjective with the same root as PROFIT
Give an adjective with the same root as SURVIVE (noun)
Give a noun with the same root as PRESTIGIOUS (adjective)
Give an adjective with the same root as CARE (noun)
Give a noun with the same root as ACCEPT (verb)
GIVE AN ADJECTIVE WITH THE SAME ROOT AS value (NOUN).
GIVE A NOUN WITH THE SAME ROOT AS save (VERB).
GIVE AN ADJECTIVE WITH THE SAME ROOT AS threat (NOUN).
GIVE A NOUN WITH THE SAME ROOT AS choose (VERB).
GIVE AN ADJECTIVE WITH THE SAME ROOT AS help (VERB).
GIVE A NOUN WITH THE SAME ROOT AS encourage (VERB)

11. REWRITE THE SENTENCES

Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning. Begin as indicated:
My computer is too slow for me.
My computer isnt..
Rewrite the sentences without changing its meaning. Begin as indicated:
It wasnt until the 1980s that institutions started to eliminate sexist language.
Before the 1980s..
Rewrite the sentence without changing its meaning. Begin as indicated.
African countries are too poor to build a space station.
African countries arent
These men and women can go nowhere else.
These men and women cannot ...
It is quite unlikely that she will pay for the drinks.
It is not ...
Many Indian people are too poor to have their own houses.
Many Indian people arent
REWRITE THE SENTENCE WITHOUT CHANGING ITS MEANING. BEGIN AS INDICATED:
It is reported that a lot of people are homeless after the flood. | A lot of people ...
The ticket was too expensive for him to pay. | The ticket was not ....
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It was such a boring book that I couldnt finish it. | This book was.
When did you start playing with Barbies? | How long ?

12. SEMANTIC GROUP
Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group:
FILM, ACTOR, DIRECTOR,
Which word does not have the same meaning?
INVESTIGATE EXAMINE PERCEIVE SURVEY

HAND, FOOT, HEAD, EYES,
Complete the series with another word of the same semantic field:
TEACHER, DOCTOR, ENGINEER,
Which word does not have the same meaning?
SUGGEST PROPOSE SUPPOSE ADVISE
Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group
headache, backache, stomach-ache
ARGENTINIAN URUGUAYAN PERUVIAN
SEE, LOOK, OBSERVE, CONTEMPLATE
JOB, WORK, OCCUPATION, BUSINESS
Complete the series with another word of the same semantic group.
CROWD, PARTY, GATHERING,
REQUEST, SOLICIT, IMPLORE, BEG
WHICH WORD DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME MEANING?
Shortage / surplus / lack / deficit
COMPLETE THE SERIES WITH ANOTHER WORD OF THE SAME SEMANTIC GROUP:
Damage / Harm / Injure..
Lung / Stomach / Liver.
prohibit / ban / proscribe
WHICH WORD DOES NOT HAVE THE SAME MEANING?
Path / trip / passage / way.

13. VOCABULARY QUESTIONS (GENERAL)

Fill in the gap with a correct adjective:
The patient is too __________ to leave the hospital.
Fill in the gaps with a correct adjective:
How.is the Empire State Building? 320 metres.
Give one synonym for BORDER (noun)
Give one opposite for INNER (adjective)
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Give one opposite for INCREASE (verb)
Give one synonym for REPEATEDLY (adverb)
Which word is not an ADVERB?
QUICKLY FAST LONELY EASILY
Give one opposite for ANNOYED (adjective)
Give one synonym for COURTESY
Give one opposite for EXCITING (adjective)
Give one synonym for CONTINUE (verb)
Give one synonym for PROSPEROUS (adjective).
Give one opposite for PROHIBIT (verb)
Give one opposite for HEALTH (noun)
Give one opposite for PLEASED (adjective).
Give one opposite for INCREASING (adjective).
Give one synonym for INCIDENT.
Give one opposite for LARGE (adjective).
Give one synonym for ATTACK (verb).
Give one opposite for LAND (verb)
Give one opposite for FAILURE (noun)
Give one synonym for BORDER
Give one opposite for TEMPORARY (adjective)
Give one opposite for BREAK (verb)
Give one opposite for EMPTY (verb)
Give one opposite for AUGMENTATION (noun)
Give one opposite for FAIL (verb)
Give one opposite for ENJOYABLE (adjective)
GIVE ONE SYNONYM for profit (NOUN)
GIVE ONE OPPOSITE FOR rural (ADJECTIVE).
GIVE ONE SYNONYM FOR aim (NOUN).
GIVE ONE OPPOSITE FOR painful (ADJECTIVE).
GIVE ONE OPPOSITE FOR warming (NOUN).
GIVE ONE SYNONYM FOR desire (VERB).

14. COMPOSITIONS
a) Would you stay for a month in a monastery? Why?
b) Spiritual life today.

a) How do you imagine yourself when you are 64?
b) Old people: living at home or nursing homes.

a) Is there life in outer space? Why?
b) Do you like science fiction films? Why?

a) Do you think young people are very violent nowadays? Why?
b) Write about an action film you have recently watched.

a) Racism in Europe.
b) Do you like horror films? Why?
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a) Violence at school.
b) Is this a mans world? Why?

a) Drinking alcohol may be the cause of many problems. Why?
b) Healthy drinks and sports. Give your opinion.

a) Being healthy in the modern world.
b) Do you like the new Euro coins and notes? Why?

a) Euros: the new European currency.
b) Do you feel very Spanish? Why?

a) Do you think that some jobs are only for men? Why?
b) Do all people have the same opportunities in our society? Why?

a) Strict education versus liberal education.
b) Do you like being told what to do? Why?

a) Should criminals go to prison? Why?
b) Do you like horror stories? Explain why.

a) Different attitudes of men and women towards love.
b) Do you think your love will last longer than 30 months? Why?

a) Are prohibitions necessary? Why?
b) Would you like to cooperate with a Non-Governmental Organization?

a) Equal opportunities for men and women at work.
b) What is your favourite profession? Give reasons.

a) Advantages and disadvantages of mobile phones.
b) Should the government control everything we do?

a) Hunting animals for sport.
b) Are you for or against keeping animals in zoos?

a) Give reasons for and against reducing traffic in the city centre.
b) Would you like to be a politician? Why?
a) Are dangerous professions attractive for young people today? Why?
b) Do you like science fiction stories/films? Why?

a) Should the money of the Mars project go to poor countries? Why?
b) Do you believe there is life outside our planet? Why?
a) Suggest new ideas to make people smoke less.
b) Which foreign country would you like to visit? Why?
a) Advantages and disadvantages of the Internet.
b) Would you buy an illegal copy of a film or music album? Why?

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a) How have new technologies changed our lives?
b) Could you live without a mobile phone? Why?
a) How do you meet new friends?
b) Men and womens new roles in society.

a) Good and bad uses of new technologies.
b) Would you like to work or volunteer for an emergency service? Why?

a) Gossip and yellow journalism in the Spanish media. Give your opinion.
b) Would you like to become famous and appear on TV?

a) Advantages and disadvantages of living in the city and in the country.
b) What are the effects of immigration in the life of our country?

a) Smoking as a social problem nowadays.
b) Married or single? Advantages and disadvantages.

a) Do you think that fighting climate change should be a real priority? Why?
b) What can be done to improve environmental conditions?

a) Should public money be spent on treating smoking-related diseases? Why?
b) What do you think of smoking in public places such as restaurants, pubs, etc.?

a) Can you tell a joke that you have played on someone or one that has been played on you?
b) How has the Internet changed peoples habits?

a) What type of job would you prefer technical or artistic? Why?
b) Is there still inequality between men and women? Why?

a) What is your favourite kind of books? Why?
b) Do you think young people prefer computers and video games to reading books? Why?

a) Do you like practising some sport? Which one? Why?
b) Professional footballers are overpaid. Give your opinion.

a) Would you like to go abroad for a temporary job? Why?
b) Why do African immigrants want to come to Spain?

a) Are you for or against the big bottle? Why?
b) What alternatives can the Government offer young people to encourage a healthy
life?

a) What are the problems affecting children in poor countries?
b) Would you like to travel to an underdeveloped country? Give reasons.

a) How would you solve the rubbish problem?
b) Are people conscious of climate change? Explain.

a) What is your opinion about changes in physical appearance?
b) The importance of being beautiful. Discuss.

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a) What do you think about the prohibition of smoking in public places?
b) Is health the most important concern for people?

a) What is your parents attitude regarding extracurricular activities?
b) What famous people do you consider geniuses? Why?

a) How will climate change affect your daily life? Give your opinion.
b) What must governments do to reduce the consequences of climate change?

a) What do you think about music/dance competitions on TV?
b) Internet piracy: discuss.

a) Would you emigrate to another country to start a new life?
b) What measures could be taken to solve the problem of illegal immigration?

a) Where, outside Spain, would you like to go to on a short pleasure trip? Give reasons.
b) Attracting more tourists is essential for the Spanish economy. Discuss.

a) What is your opinion about the prohibition of smoking in bars?
b) Should the Government stop paying for smoking illnesses? Give reasons for/against.

a) What would you do to help the environment?
b) Is life in our planet in danger of extinction?
C * PRODUCTION (3 points)
a) What do you think about eating disorders in adolescence?
b) The influence of the world of fashion on physical appearance.

a) Would you like to practise risky sports? Give reasons.
b) Are elite athletes overpaid? Discuss.

a) There is no agreement on how governments should spend public money: education, health, culture,
environment, etc. Give your own opinion.
b) How can you contribute to preserving the environment in your daily routine?

a) I spent some of the best days of my life at school. Is that true for you?
b) School violence is a serious problem in schools. Discuss.

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