Gateway A1+ Unit 5

Grammar

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words given.

1 He can’t run very …………………………..…... (fast) at the moment. He’s got a bad leg.

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words given.

2 She can play the piano very …………………………..…... (good). She sometimes plays in concerts.

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words given.

3 It’s important to drive …………………………..…... (slow) near the school.

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words given.

4 I can answer this question …………………………..…... (easy).

1 Complete the sentences with the correct form of the words given.

5 You need to read the article …………………………..…... (careful).

2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

1 Don’t open/Open the window. It’s very hot in here.

2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

2 Don’t tell/Tell me the answer. I can answer it.

2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

3 Don’t turn/Turn the page. I want to finish this page.

2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

4 Don’t spell/Spell your name please. I want to write it down.

2 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

5 Don’t speak/Speak quietly please. We’re in a library.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these words. chat • eat • get up • surf • wait

1 I love …………………………..…... the Internet. You find lots of interesting articles and videos.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these words. chat • eat • get up • surf • wait

2 I can’t stand …………………………..…... for the bus. Sometimes I am at the bus stop for thirty minutes.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these words. chat • eat • get up • surf • wait

4 I hate …………………………..…... in the mornings. I always want to stay in my bed.

3 Complete the sentences with the correct form of these words. chat • eat • get up • surf • wait

5 I don’t like…………………………..…... lunch at school. I like to have it at home.

Vocabulary

4 Look at the pictures and choose the correct words. 

5 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

1 I never download/print music from the Internet.

5 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

2 When you finish on the computer, it’s a good idea to log on/log off.

5 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

4 Remember to save/scan your work before you log off.

5 Choose the correct alternatives to complete the sentences.

5 Can you send/paste me an email please?

6 Complete the sentences with these words. There is one extra word. blog • password • search engine • social network • virus • website

1 I think my computer has got a …………………………..….... It’s very slow.

6 Complete the sentences with these words. There is one extra word. blog • password • search engine • social network • virus • website

2 My friend has got a …………………………..….... He writes about things he likes.

6 Complete the sentences with these words. There is one extra word. blog • password • search engine • social network • virus • website

3 The …………………………..…... is very important. It helps you find things on the Internet.

6 Complete the sentences with these words. There is one extra word. blog • password • search engine • social network • virus • website

4 A good …………………………..…... has letters and numbers.

6 Complete the sentences with these words. There is one extra word. blog • password • search engine • social network • virus • website

5 A …………………………..…... helps you connect with other young people.

Use of English

7 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

1 You can find information very …………. with the Internet.

Use of English

7 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

2 My father likes …………. the newspaper at breakfast.

Use of English

7 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

3 Footie.com is a …………. with information, photos and articles about football.

7 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

4 Lots of people …………. online with their friends.

7 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

5 …………. to your computer and I can show you my new blog.

7 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

6 …………. click on this icon and see your photographs.

7 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

7 My friends …………. using social networks. They use them every day.

7 Complete the sentences with the correct answer, A, B or C.

8 …………. print this article for me?

8 Read the article. Are the sentences about Maya (M), Seb (S) or both (B)?

1 I haven’t got a computer. M/S/B

Computers and you

Two students talk about computers

Maya

I don’t have a computer at home but I can use the ones in the library or at school. I usually surf the Internet and I look for websites that interest me. I like websites with videos of presentations and I also like some music sites. I like playing the songs I find online but I never play games – I can’t stand them! Sometimes I use the computer to write things for school. You can make projects look very nice when you use a computer. You can include photos and other visuals with your text.

Seb

I love technology! I’ve got a computer and a tablet. My computer is in my bedroom. I use it for my homework but I also play games on it. It’s got a webcam so I can chat with other players online. The games are brilliant. They have fantastic stories and visuals. I only use my tablet when I’m at school. It’s small so I can put it in my bag easily. Sometimes my teacher does activities in class on the school computer and we can connect our tablets. We also use them to give presentations.

8 Read the article. Are the sentences about Maya (M), Seb (S) or both (B)?

2 l listen to music on a computer. M/S/B

Computers and you

Two students talk about computers

Maya

I don’t have a computer at home but I can use the ones in the library or at school. I usually surf the Internet and I look for websites that interest me. I like websites with videos of presentations and I also like some music sites. I like playing the songs I find online but I never play games – I can’t stand them! Sometimes I use the computer to write things for school. You can make projects look very nice when you use a computer. You can include photos and other visuals with your text.

Seb

I love technology! I’ve got a computer and a tablet. My computer is in my bedroom. I use it for my homework but I also play games on it. It’s got a webcam so I can chat with other players online. The games are brilliant. They have fantastic stories and visuals. I only use my tablet when I’m at school. It’s small so I can put it in my bag easily. Sometimes my teacher does activities in class on the school computer and we can connect our tablets. We also use them to give presentations.

8 Read the article. Are the sentences about Maya (M), Seb (S) or both (B)?

3 I talk to other people on a computer. M/S/B

Computers and you

Two students talk about computers

Maya

I don’t have a computer at home but I can use the ones in the library or at school. I usually surf the Internet and I look for websites that interest me. I like websites with videos of presentations and I also like some music sites. I like playing the songs I find online but I never play games – I can’t stand them! Sometimes I use the computer to write things for school. You can make projects look very nice when you use a computer. You can include photos and other visuals with your text.

Seb

I love technology! I’ve got a computer and a tablet. My computer is in my bedroom. I use it for my homework but I also play games on it. It’s got a webcam so I can chat with other players online. The games are brilliant. They have fantastic stories and visuals. I only use my tablet when I’m at school. It’s small so I can put it in my bag easily. Sometimes my teacher does activities in class on the school computer and we can connect our tablets. We also use them to give presentations.

8 Read the article. Are the sentences about Maya (M), Seb (S) or both (B)?

4 I use a computer for my school work. M/S/B

Computers and you

Two students talk about computers

Maya

I don’t have a computer at home but I can use the ones in the library or at school. I usually surf the Internet and I look for websites that interest me. I like websites with videos of presentations and I also like some music sites. I like playing the songs I find online but I never play games – I can’t stand them! Sometimes I use the computer to write things for school. You can make projects look very nice when you use a computer. You can include photos and other visuals with your text.

Seb

I love technology! I’ve got a computer and a tablet. My computer is in my bedroom. I use it for my homework but I also play games on it. It’s got a webcam so I can chat with other players online. The games are brilliant. They have fantastic stories and visuals. I only use my tablet when I’m at school. It’s small so I can put it in my bag easily. Sometimes my teacher does activities in class on the school computer and we can connect our tablets. We also use them to give presentations.

8 Read the article. Are the sentences about Maya (M), Seb (S) or both (B)?

5 There are computers at my school. M/S/B

Computers and you

Two students talk about computers

Maya

I don’t have a computer at home but I can use the ones in the library or at school. I usually surf the Internet and I look for websites that interest me. I like websites with videos of presentations and I also like some music sites. I like playing the songs I find online but I never play games – I can’t stand them! Sometimes I use the computer to write things for school. You can make projects look very nice when you use a computer. You can include photos and other visuals with your text.

Seb

I love technology! I’ve got a computer and a tablet. My computer is in my bedroom. I use it for my homework but I also play games on it. It’s got a webcam so I can chat with other players online. The games are brilliant. They have fantastic stories and visuals. I only use my tablet when I’m at school. It’s small so I can put it in my bag easily. Sometimes my teacher does activities in class on the school computer and we can connect our tablets. We also use them to give presentations.

8 Read the article. Are the sentences about Maya (M), Seb (S) or both (B)?

6 I play games on my computer. M/S/B

Computers and you

Two students talk about computers

Maya

I don’t have a computer at home but I can use the ones in the library or at school. I usually surf the Internet and I look for websites that interest me. I like websites with videos of presentations and I also like some music sites. I like playing the songs I find online but I never play games – I can’t stand them! Sometimes I use the computer to write things for school. You can make projects look very nice when you use a computer. You can include photos and other visuals with your text.

Seb

I love technology! I’ve got a computer and a tablet. My computer is in my bedroom. I use it for my homework but I also play games on it. It’s got a webcam so I can chat with other players online. The games are brilliant. They have fantastic stories and visuals. I only use my tablet when I’m at school. It’s small so I can put it in my bag easily. Sometimes my teacher does activities in class on the school computer and we can connect our tablets. We also use them to give presentations.

9 Read the article again. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?

1 Maya watches videos on the Internet. T/F

Computers and you

Two students talk about computers

Maya

I don’t have a computer at home but I can use the ones in the library or at school. I usually surf the Internet and I look for websites that interest me. I like websites with videos of presentations and I also like some music sites. I like playing the songs I find online but I never play games – I can’t stand them! Sometimes I use the computer to write things for school. You can make projects look very nice when you use a computer. You can include photos and other visuals with your text.

Seb

I love technology! I’ve got a computer and a tablet. My computer is in my bedroom. I use it for my homework but I also play games on it. It’s got a webcam so I can chat with other players online. The games are brilliant. They have fantastic stories and visuals. I only use my tablet when I’m at school. It’s small so I can put it in my bag easily. Sometimes my teacher does activities in class on the school computer and we can connect our tablets. We also use them to give presentations.

9 Read the article again. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?

2 Maya likes all the music sites. T/F

Computers and you

Two students talk about computers

Maya

I don’t have a computer at home but I can use the ones in the library or at school. I usually surf the Internet and I look for websites that interest me. I like websites with videos of presentations and I also like some music sites. I like playing the songs I find online but I never play games – I can’t stand them! Sometimes I use the computer to write things for school. You can make projects look very nice when you use a computer. You can include photos and other visuals with your text.

Seb

I love technology! I’ve got a computer and a tablet. My computer is in my bedroom. I use it for my homework but I also play games on it. It’s got a webcam so I can chat with other players online. The games are brilliant. They have fantastic stories and visuals. I only use my tablet when I’m at school. It’s small so I can put it in my bag easily. Sometimes my teacher does activities in class on the school computer and we can connect our tablets. We also use them to give presentations.

9 Read the article again. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?

3 Maya likes playing computer games. T/F

Computers and you

Two students talk about computers

Maya

I don’t have a computer at home but I can use the ones in the library or at school. I usually surf the Internet and I look for websites that interest me. I like websites with videos of presentations and I also like some music sites. I like playing the songs I find online but I never play games – I can’t stand them! Sometimes I use the computer to write things for school. You can make projects look very nice when you use a computer. You can include photos and other visuals with your text.

Seb

I love technology! I’ve got a computer and a tablet. My computer is in my bedroom. I use it for my homework but I also play games on it. It’s got a webcam so I can chat with other players online. The games are brilliant. They have fantastic stories and visuals. I only use my tablet when I’m at school. It’s small so I can put it in my bag easily. Sometimes my teacher does activities in class on the school computer and we can connect our tablets. We also use them to give presentations.

9 Read the article again. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?

4 Seb does his homework on a computer. T/F

Computers and you

Two students talk about computers

Maya

I don’t have a computer at home but I can use the ones in the library or at school. I usually surf the Internet and I look for websites that interest me. I like websites with videos of presentations and I also like some music sites. I like playing the songs I find online but I never play games – I can’t stand them! Sometimes I use the computer to write things for school. You can make projects look very nice when you use a computer. You can include photos and other visuals with your text.

Seb

I love technology! I’ve got a computer and a tablet. My computer is in my bedroom. I use it for my homework but I also play games on it. It’s got a webcam so I can chat with other players online. The games are brilliant. They have fantastic stories and visuals. I only use my tablet when I’m at school. It’s small so I can put it in my bag easily. Sometimes my teacher does activities in class on the school computer and we can connect our tablets. We also use them to give presentations.

9 Read the article again. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?

5 Seb uses his tablet at home. T/F

Computers and you

Two students talk about computers

Maya

I don’t have a computer at home but I can use the ones in the library or at school. I usually surf the Internet and I look for websites that interest me. I like websites with videos of presentations and I also like some music sites. I like playing the songs I find online but I never play games – I can’t stand them! Sometimes I use the computer to write things for school. You can make projects look very nice when you use a computer. You can include photos and other visuals with your text.

Seb

I love technology! I’ve got a computer and a tablet. My computer is in my bedroom. I use it for my homework but I also play games on it. It’s got a webcam so I can chat with other players online. The games are brilliant. They have fantastic stories and visuals. I only use my tablet when I’m at school. It’s small so I can put it in my bag easily. Sometimes my teacher does activities in class on the school computer and we can connect our tablets. We also use them to give presentations.

9 Read the article again. Are these statements True (T) or False (F)?

6 Seb’s teacher uses a tablet. T/F

Computers and you

Two students talk about computers

Maya

I don’t have a computer at home but I can use the ones in the library or at school. I usually surf the Internet and I look for websites that interest me. I like websites with videos of presentations and I also like some music sites. I like playing the songs I find online but I never play games – I can’t stand them! Sometimes I use the computer to write things for school. You can make projects look very nice when you use a computer. You can include photos and other visuals with your text.

Seb

I love technology! I’ve got a computer and a tablet. My computer is in my bedroom. I use it for my homework but I also play games on it. It’s got a webcam so I can chat with other players online. The games are brilliant. They have fantastic stories and visuals. I only use my tablet when I’m at school. It’s small so I can put it in my bag easily. Sometimes my teacher does activities in class on the school computer and we can connect our tablets. We also use them to give presentations.

Listening

10 Listen to a teacher talk about a school trip. Put the events (a–e) in order (1–5).

a Return to school by bus. …………

b Listen to the presentation. …………

c Have lunch. …………

d Visit different parts of the museum. …………

e Meet at school. …………