1. Yes I would. If I could, I surely would. I’d rather feel the earth beneath my feet, Hum...hum... Yes I would. If I could, I surely would. Away, I’d rather sail away Hum...hum.. Like a swan that’s here and gone A man grows older every day It gives the world Its saddest sound, Its saddest sound. Its saddest sound, Its saddest sound.

2. Reading and interpretation - vocabulary Understanding the words: Which word is not a bird? A- snail b- sparrow c- woodpecker d- swan I’d rather ( L. 1 ) indicates: a- reason b- preference c- possibility d- ability Which word is not related to the others? A- tool b- nail c- hammer d- snails A hammer is used to hit.... a- swans b- snails c- sparrow d- nails I’d rather sail away (L. 9) indicateS: a - Preferred to compete b - Preferred to commit c - Preferred to stand back d - preferred to anchor Like (L.10) means: a- different from b- similar to c- rather than d- better than That’s here and gone (L. 10) refers to: a - transitoriness b circunstance c - permanence d - height The collective for birds is: a- flock b- pack c- herd d- set Tied up ( L. 11) means: a- capitured b- loosened c- hung d- bound Which word is not related? A- ground b- land c- soil d- sound Comprehension: “I’d rather be a sparrow than a snail”express a wish for: a- liberty b- slavery c- eccentricity d- domination. The refrain Ÿes, I would, If I could, I surely would” suggest; a- serious advice b- a warning c- an appeal d- a strong desire Line 5 shows : a- the inner feelings of a blacksmith. B- a desire not to be oppressed c- a great interest in tools d- a desire to be passive Äway, I’d rather sail away. Like a swan that’s here and gone”. ( Lines 9 and 10) refer to: a desire for involvement and dependence b- a great love of the sea a desire for detachment and independence d- a great love of birds. Line 11 indicates that: a man’s way of living is self-limited. B- a man is always free to act. a man is only interest in land d- a man is never dominated by land. Line 12 mentions that the unhappiest sound in the world is made by: hammers b- sparrows c- swans d- man Line 14 indicates a preference for: a- civilization b- nature c- life in the desert d- life in a big city. Line 18 implies that the contact with the earth is: a- desiderable b- impossible c- undesiderable d- difficult. The condor is presented as a symbol of : a- dignity and independence b- permanent slavery c- imediate death d- temporary disappointment. This song deals with a man’s desire: a- to be inanimate object b- to be an animal c- to die d- to have free will.

3. KEY Understanding the words: Which word is not a bird? A- snail b- sparrow c- woodpecker d- swan I’d rather ( L. 1 ) indicates: a- reason b- preference c- possibility d- ability Which word is not related to the others? A- tool b- nail c- hammer d- snails A hammer is used to hit.... a- swans b- snails c- sparrow d- nails I’d rather sail away (L. 9) indicateS: a - Preferred to compete b - Preferred to commit c - Preferred to stand back d - preferred to anchor Like (L.10) means: a- different from b- similar to c- rather than d- better than That’s here and gone (L. 10) refers to: a - transitoriness b circunstance c - permanence d – The collective for birds is: a- flock b- pack c- herd d- set Tied up ( L. 11) means: a- capitured b- loosened c- hung d- bound Which word is not related? A- ground b- land c- soil d- sound Comprehension: “I’d rather be a sparrow than a snail”express a wish for: a- liberty b- slavery c- eccentricity d- domination. The refrain Ÿes, I would, If I could, I surely would” suggest; a- serious advice b- a warning c- an appeal d- a strong desire Line 5 shows : a- the inner feelings of a blacksmith. B- a desire not to be oppressed c- a great interest in tools d- a desire to be passive Äway, I’d rather sail away. Like a swan that’s here and gone”. ( Lines 9 and 10) refer to: a desire for involvement and dependence b- a great love of the sea a desire for detachment and independence d- a great love of birds. Line 11 indicates that: a man’s way of living is self-limited. B- a man is always free to act. a man is only interest in land d- a man is never dominated by land. Line 12 mentions that the unhappiest sound in the world is made by: hammers b- sparrows c- swans d- man Line 14 indicates a preference for: a- civilization b- nature c- life in the desert d- life in a big city. Line 18 implies that the contact with the earth is: a- desiderable b- impossible c- undesiderable d- difficult. The condor is presented as a symbol of : a- dignity and independence b- permanent slavery c- imediate death d- temporary disappointment. This song deals with a man’s desire: a- to be inanimate object b- to be an animal c- to die d- to have free will.

4. CONDITIONAL SENTENCES 1- CONDITIONAL SENTENCES There are three kinds of conditional sentences: The future possible, the present unreal and the past unreal. 1.1- THE FUTURE POSSIBLE The future possible expresses a probable condition. The verb in the if clause is in the present tense. The verb in main clause is in the future tense, examples: If you speak slowly he will understand you. If he hurries he will catch the bus. 1.2- THE PRESENT UNREAL The present unreal expresses na improbable condition. The verb in the if clause is in the simple past, the verb in the main clause is in the conditional tense. We use the present unreal when we do not expect the action in the if clause to be realized. Example: If I had a lot of money, I would buy a Rolls- Royce. If they had children, they would need a bigger house. NOTE: In the present unreal, where the verb to be is used. The subjunctive form were is used for all three persons, singular and plural. EXAMPLE: If I were you, I would take a bus. If John were here, we could start the game. If you were the only girl in the world and I were the only boy. This is one of the few cases of a special subjunctive form for the verb in the English language. 1.3- THE PAST UNREAL The past unreal expresses na impossible conditional. The if clause is in the past perfect tense; the verb in the main clause is in the perfect conditional (would have, could have, might have, etc...) EXAMPLE: If you had given me the money, I would have paid the bill. If I had known about it, I could have helped you. The condition is impossible because the action was not realized in the past now it is too late. 1.4- SIMPLE CONDITIONAL Would + infinitive without to. I/ YOU/ HE/ SHE/ IT/ WE/ THEY would do.

5. 1.5- CONDITIONAL PERFECT Would + have + past participle I/ YOU/ HE/ SHE/ IT/ WE/ THEY would have done. 2- PRESENT PERFECT TENSE Present Perfect 1 ( I have done) We use the Present for an action in the past with a result now. - I've lost my passport. ( = I can't find my passport. = I can't find my passport now.) -She's ( = she has ) gone to bed. ( = she is in bed now) - We've bought a new car. ( we have a new car now). -It's key's birthday tomorrow and I haven't bought her a present. -"Bob is on holiday. "Oh, where has me gone? - "Are they still having dinner?" "No, they've finished. 2.1- PRESENT PERFECT II We use the Present Perfect + ( have been/ have played/have done/etc.) when we talk about a time from the past until now - for example, your life: Have you ever been o Japan? * You can use the Present Perfect + ever ( in questions) and never: _ "Has Ann ever been to Australia?" "No,, never. _ "Have you ever played golf?" "Yes,, once." (= one time) _ My mother has never traveled by air. _ I've never ridden a horse. * GONE AND BEEN He's gone to Spain. ( = He is in Spain now) He's been to Spain. ( = He went to Spain but now he is back) COMPARE: _I can't find Susan. Where has she gone? ( = Where is she now? ) _ Oh, hello, Susan. I was looking for you. Where have you been? Jill is on holiday in London. She arrived in London on Monday. Today is Friday. How long has she been in London? She has been in London ( since Monday). (has been = Present Perfect ( for your days) COMPARE: PRESENT SIMPLE PRESENT PERFECT Harry is in Canada. But He has been in Canada since April. ( not he is in Canada since April.) Are you married? But How long have you been married? ( Not have long are you married?) Do you know Sarah? But How long have you know her? ( Not How long do you know her?)

6. I've know her for a long time. Linda lives in London. But How long has she lived in London? (She has lived there all her life.) We have a car. But How long have you had your car? We've had it for a year. PRESENT CONTINUOUS I am learning German. But How long have you been learning German. I've been learning German for six weeks It's raining But It's been (= it has been) raining since I get up this morning. 3- PAST PERFECT TENSE USE The past perfect tense write na step action the other too past. He had left when she arrived. FORMATION To have(Past Tense) + Past Participle(To leave- left). I/ YOU/ HE/ SHE IT/ WE/ THEY = had left NEGATIVE FORM: I had not left. hadn't QUESTION FORM: Had I left?