UNIVERSIDAD DEL VALLE DE MXICO, A.
C.
Coordinacin de Idiomas
TEXTO: SUMMIT 1B Unidad 1
NOMBRE DE (LOS) AUTOR(ES): Joan Saslow, Vocabulario
Allen Asher Trato a animales, mascotas, tipos de carcter
Estrategias
INDICE: Opiniones populares, informacin sorpresiva,
apoyar argumentos
Gramtica
Voz pasiva
Lectura
Zodiaco chino, conservacin animal, trato a
animales
Escritura
Opinin sobre el trato a animales
Unidad 2 Unidad 3
Vocabulario Vocabulario
Precios, compras, persuasin Mal comportamiento, padres e hijos
Estrategias Estrategias
Acuerdo parcial, desacuerdo Rechazar informacin, opiniones contrarias
Gramtica Gramtica
Gerundios e infinitivos en forma pasiva
Lectura Comparativos repetidos y dobles
Publicidad, tcnicas, compras compulsivas comparativos
Escritura Lectura
Explicar un artculo, hacer un resumen Tasas de nacimientos, poblacin mayor en
China, familia
Escritura
Describir la relacin con algn familiar
Unidad 4 Unidad 5
Vocabulario Vocabulario
Expresar certeza e incertidumbre Miedo y valenta, actividades de
Estrategias esparcimiento
Formas de apoyo, confirmar opiniones ajenas Estrategias
Gramtica Desacuerdo, desacuerdo respetuoso
Discurso indirecto, voz pasiva en el pasado Gramtica
Lectura modificadores
Descripciones de monstruos, misterios, Lectura
engaos Estadsticas comparando tecnologas, hobbies
Escritura inusuales, tecnologa y tiempo libre
Escribir un artculo de noticias Escritura
Comentar un punto de vista ajeno
Unit 1
I. Choose the letter of the answer that correctly completes each sentence.
____ 1. Come away from that mirror and stop being so _____.
a. gullible
b. Mean
c. Vain
____ 2. I dont think he was telling us the truth about why he was late. He didnt sound
_____.
a. sincere
b. selfish
c. gullible
____ 3. You should try talking to your grandmother about your problem. Shes very
_____.
a. Vain
b. Wise
c. gullible
____ 4. Ive heard that pigs are even more _____ than dogs. They can learn all
kinds of really difficult tricks.
a. clever
b. selfish
c. gullible
____ 5. If you have children, the most important thing is to have a _____ pet.
a. gentle
b. Costly
c. high maintenance
____ 6. This dog is _____; obviously its owner doesnt take proper care of it.
a. high maintenance
b. affectionate
c. Filthy
____ 7. A pet that is _____ is one that gets along with people as well as with other
animals.
a. Costly
b. good-natured
c. aggressive
____ 8. George is so _____; he believed me when I told him that parrots can not
only talk but also read.
a. gullible
b. sincere
c. Wise
____ 9. Monas new roommate is really _____; she wont let anyone borrow
anything that she owns.
a. vain
b. selfish
c. sincere
II. Read the website. Then read it again and choose the letter of the answer that correctly completes each
sentence.
____ 10. According to the website, a negative trait of Amazon parrots is that they are
_____.
a. Costly
b. adorable
c. low maintenance
____ 11. Amazon parrots can be aggressive; for example, they are _____.
a. friendly with other pets
b. quite noisy
c. a danger to smaller animals
____ 12. People find Amazon parrots adorable because they _____.
a. learn tricks
b. make a mess
c. damage furniture
____ 13. Amazon parrots are loyal; for example, they often _____.
a. have colorful feathers
b. can talk and learn tricks
c. become very attached to their owners
____ 14. Amazon parrots are high maintenance; for example, they _____.
a. need a lot of attention
b. are expensive to buy
c. love to climb and play with toys
____ 15. An Amazon parrot would be a good pet for a person who _____.
a. owns expensive wood furniture
b. has a three-year-old child
c. spends a lot of time at home
____ 16. A person who _____ should not consider getting an Amazon parrot.
a. spends a lot of time at home
b. is noisy
c. wants an inexpensive pet
III. Complete each sentence, using the words in parentheses.
17. I think its wrong to test beauty products on animals; only life-saving medicines (should /
test) _____________________ on them.
18. Dogs are used to help people with disabilities, but I read an article that said cats (could /
use) _____________________ just as easily.
19. If people knew what happens to abandoned pets, animals (might / not / give)
_____________________ as gifts so often.
20. The killing of African elephants (have / stop) _____________________, or they will
become extinct very soon.
21. In the computer age, why do animals (have / use) _____________________ for
research?
22. Dogs (not / have / train) __________________________ to chase a ball and bring it
back; they do it naturally.
IV. Complete the paragraph with words from the box.
Aggressive destructive
Filthy affectionate
Adorable costly
23. People love their pets, but they shouldnt expect everyone else to do the same. Sometimes
a pet that is very friendly and (Example:) affectionate with its owner can be (a) _______________
or even violent with strangers. Pets can also damage property such as furniture. You may think your
pet is cute and (b) _______________ and that everyone should love it no matter what it does. But if
your pet is unclean, or (c) _______________, or if it is (d) _______________ to property, then it is a
problem for everyone. Just because you might not mind paying a lot to maintain a
(e) _______________ animal doesnt mean others will be understanding if they have to pay to
replace things damaged by your pet.
V. Read each statement. Write a sentence expressing your opinion about each statement. Use the passive
voice with modals. Use the reverse side of this page.
24. Animals are killed for their hides and fur.
25. Animals are trained to help people with disabilities.
26. Animals are kept in zoos.
27. Animals are raised for fighting.
28. Animals are slaughtered for food.
VI. Essay. Use the reverse side of this page.
29. Read the topic. Write a paragraph of at least four sentences about it.
How do you feel about using animals for medical research?
30. Read the topic. Write a paragraph of at least four sentences about it.
Describe your favorite pet.
Unit 2
I. Complete each sentence with a word or phrase from the list.
a. browse c. window-shop e. shop around
b. bargain-hunt d. haggle f. comparison shop
____ 1. Whenever I go into a store, I buy something I cant afford. Lets not go into any
stores today; lets just _____ as we walk through town.
____ 2. The best thing about shopping at the street market is that you dont have to pay
the first price you get from sellers. You can _____ with them to get a better price.
____ 3. I need to get some new clothes for work, but I dont have a lot of money. Im going
to seriously _____. I wont stop until I know Ive found the lowest prices in town.
____ 4. That looks like a nice watch, but that doesnt mean its good quality. I think you
should _____ some more and do some research before you buy one.
____ 5. I go into bookstores all the time, but I hardly ever buy anything; I just _____.
II. Choose the letter of the word that correctly completes each sentence.
____ 6. I got some packets of free shampoothey are giving it away to _____ a new
brand.
a. Prove
b. promote
c. endorse
____ 7. If we want to get a lot of people to buy these shoes, well need to get a major
sports star to _____ them.
a. endorse
b. Prove
c. Imply
____ 8. Sometimes its impossible to _____ that one product is better than another. Even
scientific testing doesnt convince everyone.
a. promote
b. Imply
c. Prove
____ 9. If you buy something every time you _____ the urge, you will never be able
to save any money.
a. indulge
b. Resist
c. Get
____ 10. When I see something I want, I cant _____ the temptation to buy it. Thats
why I dont take any money or credit cards when I go out.
a. Indulge
b. Resist
c. Get
____ 10. If we make a habit of keeping spending under control, we can save enough
money to _____ ourselves on special occasions.
a. Indulge
b. resist
c. get
III. Read the article. Then read it again and choose the word or phrase that correctly completes each
sentence.
____ 11. According to the article, it is easy to _____ on the Web.
a. Haggle
b. comparison shop
____ 12. You should not buy something online without being _____.
a. informed
b. persuaded
____ 13. A seller who asks for your credit card information by e-mail might be trying
to _____.
a. tell you about a good deal
b. steal from you
____ 14. To save on shipping costs, you should try to buy _____ at a time.
a. one thing
b. several things
____ 15. International shipping costs can be _____.
a. a bit steep
b. a good deal
____ 16. The article _____ that people can save money by shopping online.
a. Implies
b. Proves
____ 17. The article gives advice on how to _____ while shopping online.
a. splurge
b. find great offers
III. Complete each conversation with an expression from the box. Make changes as necessary.
drive me crazy get on my nerves
blow me away choke me up
crack me up
18. A: This Al Green CD is amazing. I havent heard music this great in a long time.
B: I know. Every time I listen to the song Tired of Being Alone, his voice
just ____________________.
19. A: What did you think of Napoleon Dynamite?
B: I loved it. When Napoleon did his goofy dance at the end of the movie, I couldnt stop
laughing!
A: Yeah, that ____________________, too.
20. A: How was your sisters wedding?
B: Oh, it was really lovely. She looked so beautiful.
A: Did you cry?
B: Of course I did. You know me, weddings always ____________________.
21. A: Would you mind changing the station?
B: Why? I thought you liked country music.
A: I do, but I hate this DJ. His voice is so annoying. And hes always talking.
B: Yeah, I know what you mean. It always ____________________ when radio DJs talk too
much.
IV. Complete each sentence with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
22. I want (remember) ____________________ for what Ive done, not for what I had.
23. People always enjoy (entertain) ____________________ while theyre having dinner.
24. I didnt expect (tell) ____________________ the truth, but the salesman was very honest
with me.
25. Claire really appreciates (treat) ____________________ like a movie star when she goes
shopping.
26. The band was disappointed (not / ask) _________________________ to perform at the
festival this year.
V. Complete each sentence in your own way. Use a passive gerund or infinitive.
27.
I dont expect _________________________________________________________.
28.
They resent ___________________________________________________________.
29.
We enjoy _____________________________________________________________.
30.
He appreciates ________________________________________________________.
VI. Essay. Use the reverse side of this page.
indulge yourself go overboard resist the temptation 31.
get the urge overspending splurge on
Read the topic. Write a paragraph of at least four sentences about it.
Are you or is anyone you know a compulsive shopper? Describe this behavior. Use some of the
words from the box.
32. Read the topic. Write a paragraph of at least four sentences about it.
Describe an impulse buy that you regret making. Use some of the words from the box.
Unit 3
I. Combine each pair of sentences into one new sentence. Use repeated comparatives. Use the reverse
side of this page.
1. Life expectancy is high now. It was not as high before.
2. Divorce is common now. It was not as common before.
3. People are working longer hours now. They did not work such long hours before.
4. Health care is good now. It was not as good before.
5. Couples are having fewer children now. They used to have more children.
II. Combine each pair of sentences into one new sentence. Use double comparatives.
6. Cause: People are living longer.
Effect: People are requiring more care.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
7. Cause: Health care is getting better.
Effect: Life expectancy is getting higher.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
8. Cause: Life expectancy is getting higher.
Effect: The elderly population is getting larger.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
9. Cause: People work hard.
Effect: They are successful.
____________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________
III. Complete the first sentence by defining the group of people. Complete the second sentence with an
example of typical behavior for the group.
10. Spoiled teenagers
____________________________________________________________.
They
______________________________________________________________________.
11. Overprotective parents
________________________________________________________.
They
______________________________________________________________________.
12. Lenient parents
______________________________________________________________.
They
______________________________________________________________________.
IV. Write the noun form of each verb or adjective on the line.
13. happy ____________________________
14. expect ____________________________
15. responsible ________________________
16. develop ___________________________
17. important __________________________
18. permit ____________________________
19. difficult ___________________________
20. independent ________________________
21. frustrate __________________________
V. Multiple Choice. Read the newspaper article. Then read it again and choose the letter of the correct
answer.
____ 22. According to the second paragraph, .
a. British women are having children earlier and earlier
b. there is no obvious explanation for the change in childbearing patterns in Britain
c. there was no difference between the birthrate in 1934 and the birthrate in 1955 in Britain
____ 23. The number of childless women in Britain is .
a. Staying the same
b. going down
c. going up
____ 24. The number of is decreasing.
a. taxpayers
b. older people
c. people who need social services
____ 25. One positive aspect of a declining population is that it .
a. is good for the environment
b. is bad for the environment
c. creates limited natural resources
____ 26. According to the last paragraph, .
a. more unmarried teenagers are having babies
b. the British government has discouraged unmarried teenagers from having babies
c. the reduction in unmarried teen parenthood has created an easy solution
____ 27. According to the article, .
a. the rate of population growth in Britain is getting higher and higher
b. British women are having more and more children, and having them earlier and earlier
c. British women are having fewer and fewer children, and having them later and later
____ 28. The trend in Britain is toward motherhood.
a. Earlier
b. Later
c. teenage
VI. Essay. Use the reverse side of this page.
29. Read the topic. Write a paragraph of at least four sentences about it.
What trends do you see happening in families? Do you think these trends are good or bad?
30. Read the topic. Write a paragraph of at least four sentences about it.
How does your generation differ from the one that comes before or after it?
Unit 4
I. Read each statement. Choose certain or not certain.
____ 1. I left my purse on the train. Ill call the lost-and-found; maybe someone
turned it in.
a. certain
b. not certain
____ 2. Its possible that it might rain tomorrow.
a. certain
b. not certain
____ 3. Look at all this traffic! Theres no question were going to miss our flight. Well
have to catch the later one.
a. certain
b. not certain
____ 4. This dress looks great on you and it costs half as much as that tacky one. Clearly,
its the better choice.
a. certain
b. not certain
____ 5. With all the snow that fell last night, its obvious that school will be closed
today.
a. certain
b. not certain
II. Choose the letter of the answer that correctly completes each sentence.
____ 6. My keys arent on the table where I always leave them. They _____ been
taken by my husband.
a. may have
b. had
c. had not
____ 7. Dinosaurs didnt necessarily die off gradually from climate change; they
_____ been killed off quickly by some sudden event.
a. Could have
b. couldnt have
c. Had
____ 8. I dont believe in any of the other theories. There is no doubt: Stonehenge
_____ been built by the ancient Britons.
a. Might have
b. Might not have
c. had to have
____ 9. Some of the visitors brought only long pants and sweaters; they _____ been
told that its so hot and humid here.
a. must have
b. must not have
c. Could have
III. Read each statement. Then write sentences, using expressions of certainty to speculate about what
happened. Use the reverse side of this page.
10. I came to class at the right time, but the classroom was empty.
11. The door to Jacks apartment was open and the lights were on, but no one was home.
12. I cant find my wallet or my keys. They were in my pocket when I left the house
this morning.
IV. Complete each sentence with a word from the list. You will not use all of the words.
a. questionable c. believable e. unsolvable
b. debatable d. probable f. provable
____ 13. With no witnesses or proof, the mystery is _____.
____ 14. The question of whether or not solar power is the answer to the energy crisis is
_____. Experts offer many other solutions as well.
____ 15. There are several theories about the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle, but with so
little evidence, none are _____.
____ 16. Tom thinks the salesman was lying about the value of that rug, but I actually think
what he said is _____.
V. Complete each statement.
17.
Read the e-mail from Sally to Monica. Then complete the e-mail from Monica to
Kathleen, using the correct modals.
VI. Read the magazine article. Then read it again and decide whether sentence is true (T) or false (F).
____ 18. Urban legends can be frightening.
____ 19. Today, urban legends spread less quickly than they did in the past.
____ 20. The woman told the police her purse had been stolen.
____ 21. The police were unable to prove whether or not the perfume bandits actually
existed.
____ 22. It is now known the legend of the perfume bandits was a hoax.
____ 23. Some people are still afraid that there really are perfume bandits.
____ 24. The people who wrote the haikus were Japanese.
____ 25. The hackers were probably pleased with their joke.
VII. Essay. Use the reverse side of this page.
26. Choose one of the mysteries from the box or think of something mysterious that has
happened in your own life. Write a paragraph of at least four sentences.
The Loch Ness Monster Bigfoot
The Bermuda Triangle Atlantis
The Stone Balls of Costa Rica The Nazca Lines
The Explosion in Tunguska Stonehenge
Unit 5
I. Match the words below to form collocations for leisure activities.
a. play c. have e. restore
b. do d. collect f. raise
____ 1. a hobby
____ 2. iguanas
____ 3. chess
____ 4. stamps
____ 5. yoga
II. Complete each sentence with a word from the list. You will not use all of the words.
a. creatively d. intellectually g. spiritually
b. emotionally e. physically
c. financially f. socially
____ 6. Extreme sports are thrilling but can be ____ dangerous.
____ 7. Gambling can be fun, but be carefulit can set you back ____.
____ 8. Markus doesnt tend to make many new friends; he isnt very skilled ____.
____ 9. Relationships are usually ____ satisfying when people can spend a lot of time
together and feel that they can rely on each other.
____ 10. I enjoy playing chess because I find it ____ stimulating; few games require so much
concentration and careful thought.
III. Complete each sentence by writing the noun modifiers in parentheses in the correct order.
11. Angelina brought a (silk / French / beautiful) _________________________ scarf back
from her trip.
12. We met a (nice / Chinese / young) _________________________ man on the bus.
13. The city library has (interesting / some / history) _________________________ books.
14. The class gave Marie a (huge / round / glass) _________________________ bowl as a
going-away present.
15. Jed has (old / one thousand / rare) _________________________ comic books in his
collection.
16. This is my (round-the-world / complete / second) _________________________ trip.
17. They looked in (large / electronics / several) _________________________ stores before
they found the right TV set.
IV. Write a sentence about each activity below. Use expressions of fear or fearlessness to describe how
you feel about each activity. Use the reverse side of this page.
18. surfing
19. white-water rafting
20. hang gliding
21. bungee jumping
V. Read the magazine article. Then read it again and decide whether each sentence is true (T) or false (F).
Are the Leisure Activities of Todays Teens
Unhealthy and Overstimulating? by Dave Williams
Teenagers today have an ever-increasing number of ways to entertain themselves. With
the advent of cell phones, cable TV, the Internet, and high-tech video games, etc., teens have
countless means of amusement at their fingertips. Teens no longer have merely one or two
hobbies that they divide their time between. Gone are the days when teens spent their free
time simply playing ping-pong or collecting coins. Now teens typical leisure-time activities
involve a myriad of technical devices that are often used simultaneously. For a glimpse of
todays frenetic teen life, look at an instant message conversation between two sixteen-year-
olds:
Some researchers think that the conversation above represents an all-too-common
scenario for teens today. They are concerned that the habit of doing so many things at the
same time may be detrimental intellectually. Some wonder if this is one reason students are
having an increasingly difficult time paying attention and focusing on one thing at a time in
school. Additionally, many are concerned that spending so much time doing things that are
not physically active may be contributing to the increase in obesity among teens. Others
simply say that the way that teens spend their leisure time today may actually be
overstimulating and not relaxing.
____ 22. Technology has changed the way teens spend their free time.
____ 23. Dave is having an instant message conversation, watching a movie, playing a video
game, and talking on the phone all at once.
____ 24. Sara is only involved in one activity: instant messaging.
____ 25. Sara is not afraid to do yoga.
____ 26. Teens today often prefer to do only one thing at a time, rather than several things at
once.
____ 27. Most leisure-time activities teens engage in today are physically challenging.
____ 28. Researchers believe that doing several activities at the same time is intellectually
beneficial.
____ 29. Some think that the way todays teens spend their leisure time is less relaxing than
the way that teens of earlier generations spent their time.
VI. Essay. Use the reverse side of this page.
30. Read the topic. Write a paragraph of at least four sentences about it.
What is your favorite leisure activity and what benefits do you get from it?
31. Read the topic. Write a paragraph of at least four sentences about it.
Do you enjoy taking risks? Explain why or why not and provide examples.
