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COMET 6
ACTIVITY BOOK - ANSWER KEY
COMET 6
ACTIVITY BOOK - ANSWER KEY
1 c a dog
2 b every day
3 b ever
4 a past
5 a sand
6 b 11th century
Use your dictionary.
1. Find a word in your dictionary for these definitions.
a pocket watch
b sundial
c century
2. Write these words in alphabetical order.
flu / inventor / map / painter / sculptor
Choose and circle. Give examples.
1 Open answer.
2 Open answer.
3 Open answer.
My favourite part of the unit is: Open answer.
My question for my teacher is: Open answer.
Unit 1 Schooldays
1. Complete the table using information from the picture and the text below.
age
teachers name
subject at 11
other information
Michael
Ms Lyman
English
Rachel
Mr Horton
Maths
Scott
12
Mr Charles
Science
Open answer
Now complete the fourth line in the table with information about yourself.
Open answer.
2. Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
a History
b English
c Music
d Science
e Geography
3. Listen and circle the subject.
a History
b Art
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c Music
d Geography
4. Put the words in the correct order.
a In Science we do experiments in the laboratory.
b We do exercises and play games in the gym.
c Last year we learnt about the circulatory system.
d When we were five we listened to stories and played games.
e I like my Biology classes best.
5. Write the past form of these verbs.
a asked
b wrote
c enjoyed
d painted
e read
f started
g went
h sang
6. Complete the sentences using the past tense of the verbs in the box.
a sang
b studied
c met
d sat
e painted
f learnt
7. Write sentences about yourself using some of the verbs in the box.
Open answers.
8. Read and complete the questions and answers.
a Did you paint
b I did
c Did you do
d I didnt
9. Complete the table of the Maya numbering system.
2
7
9
12
15
18
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c
d
e
11. This Maya girl needs to buy a few things today. Help her to write her shopping list in
English.
two bananas
four bracelets
one necklace
six flowers
five tomatoes
12. Label the picture.
pyramid"
"
"
sarcophagus" "
"
mummy "
"
"
mask
throne
jewels
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17. Complete this report about Janes schooldays using the sentences in the box.
I go to secondary school now. Its really different from primary school. We work much harder and
we have lots of homework. (b) I really miss primary school. I was so happy then!
I remember my first day at primary school perfectly. I was only four, but I was so excited! I didnt
even kiss my mother good-bye, (f) I just waved and then went with the teacher.
The first two years of school were a lot of fun. (d) We listened to stories, sang songs and played a
lot. Then school got a bit harder. When I was six, we learned to read and write.
(e) It was difficult but I was happy because I could read stories to myself.
When I was nine, we studied more subjects. (c) My favourite subject was Science. When I grow up
Im going to be a scientist!
My last year at primary school was different. The teachers helped us to get ready for secondary
school. We learned to look after ourselves. (a) The teachers made us work really hard and gave us
a lot of homework. They also gave us tests, so we had to remember a lot of things.
Can do!
Do the Schooldays quiz!
1 b years at primary school
2 c animals and plants
3 a add
4 b studied
5 b Mexico
6 c pyramids
Use your dictionary.
1. Find a word in your dictionary for these definitions.
a museum
b mask
c sarcophagus
2. Write the name of one thing you learn to do in these subjects.
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Open answer.
Choose and circle. Give examples.
1 Open answer.
2 Open answer.
3 Open answer.
My favourite part of the unit is: Open answer.
My question for my teacher is: Open answer.
Unit 2
1. Complete the story from Lesson 1 of your Pupils Book using the words in the box.
a morning
b ill
c flu
d skateboarding
e help
f drink
g lemon
h supermarket
2. Order the words below to find out what Sams father says to him.
a Get the broom and sweep the kitchen.
b Put the dishes in the dishwasher.
c Help me to clear up the kitchen.
d Come to the supermarket with me.
e Make a hot lemon and honey drink, please.
3. Look at the pictures and complete the crossword.
Across
1 brush
2 dishes
3 mug
4 broom
5 trolley
Down
1 bucket
2 sponge
3 mop
4 basket
verb
pronoun
infinitive
He
tells
me
to do my homework.
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She
needs
you
to go to the supermarket.
You
ask
her
We
help
him
They
want
us
to go home.
told
them
to be quiet.
Matt
Gilly
Nick
tiredness
fever
sore throat
spots
runny nose
cough
sneeze
illness
chicken pox
hay fever
flu
8. Learn about how to keep fit and healthy and answer the questions.
a Because we need to keep fit and healthy.
b We must eat a variety of foods and a lot of fruit and vegetables.
c We should sleep nine or ten hours every night.
d Because we have to prepare ourselved for all the things we have to do the following day.
9. Look at the picture and number the words.
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runny nose 3
sneezes 3
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bananas
sweet corn
peppers
potatoes
turkey
apples
chicken
crpes
risotto
strawberries
15. Say if the sentences are true or false. If your answer is false, write why.
a True.
b False: he made four voyages to the Americas.
c True.
d False: tomatoes arrived in Europe at the end of the 15th century.
e True.
16. Read and guess which food I am.
a banana
b pepper
c salad
d chocolate
e turkey
Can do!
Do the Helping at home you quiz!
1 b broom
2 c trolley
3 b disease
4 a spots
5 b four
6 c poisonous
Use your dictionary.
1. Find a word in your dictionary for these definitions.
a sneeze
b broom
c mug
Choose and circle. Give examples.
1 Open answer.
2 Open answer.
3 Open answer.
My favourite part of the unit is: Open answer.
My question for my teacher is: Open answer.
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San Francisco: California - cable cars - the United States - Golden Gate Bridge - about 800,000
people - the Academy of Science
Sydney: about 4.5 million people - Australia - Coogee Beach - Opera House
2. Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
a California
b places
c skyscrapers
d about
e famous
3. Write about where you live.
Open answer.
4. Do the crossword.
Across
1 square
2 park
3 population
4 market
Down
1 skyscraper
2 beach
3 museum
4 bridge
5. Read this poem about a city. Then change the words to write about a village.
Model answer:
The houses in the village
Old and new
Roads and paths
Green parks too.
Cars and carts
Below and above
Animals and farms
Its the village I love.
6. Read the sentences and write comparative or superlative.
a comparative
b superlative
c comparative
d superlative
e comparative
f comparative
g comparative
7. Complete the chart.
Adjective
Comparative
Superlative
big
bigger than
the biggest
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tall
taller than
the tallest
small
smaller than
the smallest
large
larger than
the largest
famous
beautiful
more beautiful
pretty
prettier than
the prettiest
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d Because he painted very slowly and carefully and used very expensive pigments.
e Hes considered as one of the worlds greatest Dutch painters.
14. Match the words to the definitions.
a4
b3
c5
d1
e2
15. Look at one of Picassos most important paintings and then complete the text below
using the words in the box.
Picasso painted Les Demoiselles dAvignon in 1907. This beautiful painting is considered a
masterpiece. Les Demoiselles dAvignon is painted in a cubist style and includes human figures
that have geometrical shapes and lines, and faces that look like African masks. First, Picasso
made several sketches of the painting using watercolours. Then, he painted it using oil paints on a
canvas.
16. Number the sentences to order the first part of Marthas description.
2-3-1
17. Read about the places Martha likes in Toronto. Then, answer the questions.
a In Old Toronto.
b You can do science activities and experiments.
c You can find the most elegant shops and restaurants.
18. Listen and write about where these children from Toronto went yesterday.
a Aiden went to Toronto Island.
b Megan visited the Art Gallery of Ontario
c Neil and Jo went to Toronto Zoo.
d Chloe visited the Textile Museum of Canada.
Can do!
Do the The city I live in quiz!
1 b San Francisco
2 b longest
3 c bigger
4 c spiral
5 b skyscraper
6 b Cubism
Use your dictionary.
1. Find a word in your dictionary for these definitions.
a architect
b style
c easel
Choose and circle. Give examples.
1 Open answer.
2 Open answer.
3 Open answer.
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8. Tick the activities that youre going to do at the weekend. Then ask your partner and
complete the table.
Open answer.
Now write four sentences about what your partner is going to do or not going to do.
Open answer.
9. Classify these actions and say what you must and mustnt do to protect the environment.
must
mustnt
save water
take public transport
recycle rubbish
save energy
pick flowers
hurt birds and animals
drop rubbish in the countryside
make fires
10. These rules are mixed up. Talk to your partner and fix them.
a Please dont pick flowers.
b You must not make fires.
c Please respect the animals and birds.
d Please put rubbish in the bins.
11. Work with your partner. Think of two rules for each of the following places.
Open answer.
12. Use the map and the sentences in the box to answer the questions.
Model answers:
a Leave the sports centre and turn right. Go straight ahead and take the second street on the left.
Cross the river over the bridge, walk up the hill and youll get to the castle.
b Leave the campsite and go straight ahead. Turn left at the museum and then take the first street
on the right. Keep walking, turn the third street on the left and youll find the hospital in front of you.
c Leave the harbour and turn left. Then take the first street on your right, walk along the park and
youll find the museum on your left.
13. Read these two new verses for the poem on page 40 of your Pupils Book. Complete the
lines using the words in the box.
In Scotland we camped by a lake
And fished for our food every day
We took a rucksack,
A torch and a map
And spray to keep the insects away.
In Hawaii we camped near the sea
We wanted to surf a big wave
But the rain came down
So we went into town
I admit Im not very brave.
14. Complete the sentences using words from the poem on page 40 of your Pupils Book.
Then do the crossword.
Across
1 lake
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2 trees
3 tent
4 fence
Down
1 wild
2 desert
3 caravan
4 beach
15. This summer, your family is going on holiday to the USA. Match the pictures to the
descriptions of the places youre going to visit.
2-4-1-3
Now plan your visit and write about where you are going and what you are going to do.
Model answer:
In the summer, were going to visit the USA. First, were going to New York, where we are going to
visit the Empire State Building. Next, were go to see the Mississippi River and we are going to
take an old steamboat and sail along the river. Then, were going to visit Yellowstone National
Park, where were going to see many different species of animals, lakes, waterfalls and geysers.
Finally, were going to San Francisco, where we are going to take photographs of the famous
Golden Gate Bridge.
Can do!
Do the Lets go camping quiz!
1 b rucksack
2 c tent
3 b compass
4 b going
5 c mustnt
6 c turn
Use your dictionary.
1. Find a word in your dictionary for these definitions.
a bridge
b cabin
c campsite
2. Put these words in alphabetical order.
compass / fish / food / rubbish / rucksack
Choose and circle. Give examples.
1 Open answer.
2 Open answer.
3 Open answer.
My favourite part of the unit is: Open answer.
My question for my teacher is: Open answer.
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Camping outdoors
With friends I adore.
7. Complete the sentences with must, mustnt, should or shouldnt.
a should
b mustnt
c must
d shouldnt
e should
f mustnt
8. Make rules and give advice for your English class using the expressions in the box.
Model answer:
You must speak English in your English class.
You should bring a dictionary.
You mustnt eat in class.
You shouldnt be late.
You must do your homework.
9. Listen to these children and give them some advice.
Model answer:
a You should stay at home and study for your exam.
b You shouldnt eat unhealthy food. / You shouldnt eat so much for dinner.
c You should go to bed early tonight.
d You shouldnt spend all the money you found.
10. Circle the correct word to complete the sentences.
a lifejacket
b chest
c shouldnt
d straight
11. Complete the sentences using the words in the box.
a pedals
b wheels
c chain
d saddle
e brakes
f handlebars
12. Read and learn why cycling is good for you.
Now answer true or false. If your answer is false, write why.
a True.
b False: you use nearly all the muscles.
c True.
d True.
e False: they dont produce any pollution.
13. Read about canoes and kayaks and answer the questions.
a Because the only way to travel from one place to another was by water.
b The first kayaks were made from tree trunks and animal skin.
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6 b universities
Use your dictionary.
1. Find the opposites of these words.
dark - light
oldest - youngest
strong - weak
pull - push
sit down - stand up
dangerous - safe
Choose and circle. Give examples.
1 Open answer.
2 Open answer.
3 Open answer.
My favourite part of the unit is: Open answer.
My question for my teacher is: Open answer.
COMET 6
ACTIVITY BOOK - ANSWER KEY
5. Do the crossword.
Across
1 Parliament
2 wax
3 tour
4 zoo
Down
1 population
2 jewel
3 sightseeing
4 tube
6. Read and complete this dialogue using the words in the box.
Niamh: Where are you going so early?
Kate: Im going to take the tube to the city.
Niamh: Why are you going into town?
Kate: Because I want to see the new Roman exhibition at the British Museum.
Niamh: Can I go with you?
Kate: Yes, great! Then we can walk around and do some sightseeing in the afternoon.
Niamh: Oh, I hope we dont get lost.
Kate: Dont worry. We can always ask our way.
Niamh: Can we go shopping in Camden Town? I need some new shoes.
Kate: Oh, Niamh! We cant do everything in one day!
7. Complete the sentences.
Open answer.
8. Imagine you have to tell a tourist about five places in your town. Write what they are and
why they are famous.
Open answer.
9. Read and answer true or false. If your answer is false, write why.
a True.
b False: he was called Doctor Watson.
c True.
d False: you can have your photograph taken with the wax figures of Sherlock Holmes, Doctor
Watson or a London bobby.
e True.
10. Read and guess what I am.
a detective
b policeman
c author
d inventor
e scientist
f wax sculptor
11. Write three examples for each category.
Open answers.
12. Write what kind of films these are using the words in the box.
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a science fiction
b documentary
c western
d cartoon
e comedy
f historical
Now choose a film and write about it.
Open answer.
13. Read and complete this poem using the words in the box.
Write an e-mail
Anywhere
Send a text
Everywhere
Around the world
The letters go
In words that travel
Through the air
14. Read this e-mail.
Now cover the text and complete the sentences below.
a On Saturday it is Jennys birthday.
b The Arials are playing at the new stadium.
c Her parents gave her six tickets for the concert.
d Her grandmother is going to buy Jenny their new record.
e Jenny and her friends are meeting at Jennys at six oclock on Saturday.
15. Read and complete the storyboard.
Model answer:
[...] If we find the book, the person selling it must be the thief!.
Suddenly, they saw a man who only had four fingers in his hand. [...]
Can do!
Do the Great inventions quiz!
1 b a wax museum
2 a engineer
3 c the USA
4 b where
5 b Arthur Conan Doyle
6 c cinematograph
Use your dictionary.
1. Look in your dictionary and find the words for these definitions.
a audience
b footprint
c film
2. Find another word for frightened in your dictionary.
afraid
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temple
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causeway
palace
island
zoo
lake
jungle
bridge
cocoa
canal
market
5. Listen and complete this text about Sydney Opera House.
First, the builders found a place to build by the water, near the centre of the city. Next, in 1955,
they organised a competition to see who could design the building. Then, in 1957, they chose the
winner. After that, they raised money for the building. It was very expensive and people bought
lottery tickets to help. Finally, in 1959, they started building. It was finished in 1973.
6. Look at the pictures and write about what Jimmy did last Saturday.
Model answer:
1 First, Jimmy got up at 8 oclock.
2 Next, he had breakfast.
3 After that, he played a football match with his friends.
4 Finally, they won the match and had some drinks to celebrate it!
7. Make questions for these answers. Use what, why, where and when.
a Where did the first settlers from the Netherlands live?
b What did the English call the area?
c Why did builders use white marble?
d When did they finish the Taj Mahal?
8 Read and learn about the Mayflower.
Now answer the questions.
a 102 people.
b No, the ship was normally used to transport food and wine between England and France.
c The mouth of the River Hudson.
d It arrived at Cape Cod.
e 66 days.
9. Read and match the mosaics to the descriptions.
b-c-a
10. Read and learn more about mosaics.
Now answer the questions.
a 5,000 years ago.
b The first mosaics came from Mesopotamia.
c They used them to create portraits, to make floors, to cover the walls of buildings and the domes
and towers of many mosques and churches.
d They are called tesserae.
11. Read and learn more about the Egyptians and the river Nile and answer the questions.
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Job
Martin
Take care of the vegetable garden. He can get some lettuce seeds and green
beans from his grandfather.
Rachel
Alan
Help with the flowers and water the trees in the mornings.
Christine
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a3
b4
c5
d6
e1
f2
7. Work with your partner. Imagine you are planning one of these activities. Write what
youll do.
Open answer.
8. Number the pictures using the words in the box.
4-1-3-2
9. Look at the picture and complete the instructions to do squats by choosing the correct
word.
up - apart - forwards - knees - seconds
10. Write a description of your gym class. Describe the exercises you do.
Open answer.
11. Read and learn more about pollution.
Now complete the sentences.
a organic
b living things.
c inorganic
d special recyling bins
e kills the living things in the water
f factories
12. Match the words to the definitions.
a5
b6
c2
d3
e1
f4
13. The words for two different calligrams are mixed up in this chain. Separate the words
and write them around the outline for each calligram.
umbrella calligram: rain - wet - storm - boots - raincoat - clouds - thunder - useful
ball calligram: play - fun - beach - friends - sun - sea - sand - games
Add three more words for each poem.
Open answer.
14. Write a list of words about your house and then make a calligram with them.
Open answer.
15. Look at the pictures and read. Then write what the action plan is for and complete it
using the words in the box.
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