B2

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Exercise 1: WORD FORMATION 

1. Many people think Steve stole the money.
believed
Steve ______________________________ the money.
2. The strong winds blew down the two ancient trees during the storm.
blown
The two ancient trees ______________________________ the storm.
3. He doesn't have enough money to buy the computer.
too
The computer ______________________________ to buy.
4. "You should start a new hobby, Mr. Jenkins", the doctor said.
take
The Doctor advised ______________________________ a new hobby.
5. We have been waiting here since half past ten.
for
We have been waiting ______________________________ one hour.
6. The man suddenly realised that the neighbour was watching him.
watched
The man suddenly realised that he ______________________________ the neighbour.
7. I could never have passed that exam without your help.
you
I could never have passed that exam ______________________________ me.
8. We paid some people to landscape the garden for us last year.
had
We ______________________________ last year. 


EXERCISE 2: GIVING BAD NEWS 




Imagine the following situations to give bad news:
1. You want to break up with your boyfriend
2. You want to say to your family that you are pregnant 
3. You want to confess to your best friend that you have had an affair with her boyfriend
4. You want to say to your boss that you have found a better job
5. You want to say to your best friend that she is really annoying

EXERCISE 3: REVIEW AT / ON / IN 





EJERCICIO AT / ON / IN


EXERCISE 4: 



pitfall (obstáculos): Have you considered the pitfalls of your career? 

Arduous (trabajoso): Our journey up the steep mountain path under the beating sun was arduous.

Hardship (adversidad/dificultad): The people suffered a lot of hardship during the drought

Gruelling (agotador) : After a grueling climb to the top of the mountain, the hikers rested

Tough (duro/dificil): This unit is tough to study, it's got so much grammar! 

Complex (complejo): Her problem was complex.

Dilemma (dilema): I've got a dilemma, I don't know which one should I choose. 

Ordeal (calvario/experiencia dura): I had a surgery on Monday, the ordeal lasted 2 hours. 

Obstacle (obstáculo): He was the winner even though he needed to face some obstacles. 

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