Basic 1 - Workbook

Basic 1

English Discoveries

WORKBOOK

English Discoveries

WORKBOOK

Basic 1

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Dear Student, Welcome to the English Discoveries Student Workbook for Basic 1. Using this workbook will help you practice your English. Each unit of the workbook corresponds directly to a unit in the English Discoveries Basic 1 course. After completing a unit within the course, you should complete the corresponding activities in the workbook. The units in this workbook integrate all four language skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking, and Writing. The workbook units also provide a wide range of grammar and vocabulary activities. If you want to refer to the computer lesson texts while you are away from your computer, you can find them in the workbook Appendix. Special emphasis has been given throughout the workbook to speaking and writing activities. You will see that you have many opportunities to express yourself in both spoken and written English. We hope you enjoy using this program, The English Discoveries Team

CONTENTS Unit 1 Meet A Rock Star

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Unit 2 Against The Law

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Unit 3 At The Restaurant

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Unit 4 27 On A Business Trip ................................. Unit 5 Going Out

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Unit 6 About People

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Unit 7 For Sale

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Unit 8 On The Move

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Appendix Lesson Texts

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Unit 1

Unit 1

Meet A Rock Star

Art a. What can you do? Mark the sentences that are true for you.

1. I can play the guitar. ______ 2. I can write rock songs. ______ 3. I can speak English. ______ 4. I can play the piano. ______ x 5. I can dance. ______

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b. Write three more sentences about what you can do. play the violin 1. I can ___________________________________________________. play soccer 2. I can ___________________________________________________.

print from the computer 3. I can ___________________________________________________. c. Linda Chavez is reporting on another rock concert to radio announcer, Bill Winter. Which sentences are NOT part of their conversation?

1. Can you hear me, Linda? 2. Yes, I can, Bill. X

3. Are you a reporter?

X

4. Are there a lot of people at the concert?

X

5. Yes, there are. 6. Who can you see, Linda?

x

7. I can play the guitar.

X

8. I can see the rock star, Maxi.

d. Imagine you are a radio reporter reporting on a rock concert. Write a dialogue between yourself and the radio announcer. Use the sentences from activity c. to help you.

Radio announcer:

You:

Let’s go to our reporter now at the jazz/classical/rock concert in Tokyo/London/San Francisco. Who can you see at the concert? I can see the rock star, Maxi _____________________________________________.

Radio announcer:

Are there a lot of people at the concert?

You:

Yes, there are. _____________________________________________.

Radio announcer: You:

Is everyone having a good time? yes, very cool _____________________________________________.

e. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

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Meet Me! a. Match these personals ads to the pictures of the people who wrote them.

A

My name is María. I am 22 years old. I’m English, but I live in Paris. I am an artist. I speak Italian, French, and English. I like classical music, watching movies, and traveling. I am

Elena 1. _________

looking for a boyfriend. Write: P. O. Box 93048, Paris, France

B

My name is Elena. I live in New York. I am 27 years old. I am a radio reporter. I speak English and Italian. I like rock music and dancing. I love junk food! I am looking for a boyfriend.

Maria 2. _________

Write: P. O. Box 456, New York, N.Y.

b. Mark the information that corresponds to María and Elena.

María

Elena x

1. She lives in New York. 2. She is an artist.

x

3. She is from England.

x x

4. She likes rock music. 5. She is looking for a boyfriend.

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x

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c. Josh is looking for a girlfriend. Read his personal ad and decide who Josh should meet – María or Elena? Why?

My name is Josh. I am 31 years old. I speak English and French. I am looking for a girlfriend. I love movies and classical music. I love healthy food and I like to travel. Write: P.O. Box 789, London.

Elena not speaking French and Maria Josh should meet ______________________ because _____________________ she likes rock music _________________________________________________________________.

d. Read the sentences below about Josh. Mark if they are true or false.

True 1. Josh loves to watch movies.

False

x

x

2. Josh likes rock and roll music. x

3. Josh loves junk food. 4. Josh likes to travel. 5. Josh has a girlfriend.

x x

e. Write your own personal ad. Use the words and phrases from activities a. and c.

My name is Roger. I am 23 years old. I speak spanish. I live in Quito-Ecuador ___________________________________________________________________ I like play soccer and i have one daughter. Your name is Ayzel and she is the most ___________________________________________________________________ beatiful daughter ___________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________

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Unit 1

Maxi’s Room a. Match the words in column B to the words in column A to make phrases from this unit. A B

room 1. hotel ____

a. star

star 2. rock ____ hall 3. concert ____

b. hall

story 4. newspaper ____ 5. radio station ____

d. room

c. story e. station

b. How well do you remember the dialogue, “Maxi’s Room”. Match the answers below to the right questions. Questions

b 1. Is this the right hotel? ____ c 2. How do you know? ____ a 3. What room is she in? ____

Answers

a. I don’t know. That isn’t in the newspaper story. b. Yes. Maxi is staying here. c. There’s a story about her in the newspaper.

c. Imagine you and your friend are looking for someone famous. Complete the dialogue below:

You:

Is this the right cinema/theater/concert hall? Yes, Arjona is staying here Your friend: _____________________________________________________ You:

Is he/she? How do you know? There`s a story about her in the internet. Your friend: _____________________________________________________ You:

Well, when does he/she arrive? I don´t know. That isn´t in the internet Your friend: _____________________________________________________ d. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

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Be: Affirmative, Yes/No Questions, Contractions a. Debbie is telling her friend, Linda, about her new boyfriend. Complete their dialogue by matching the answers to the questions.

Answers

Questions d 1. So, how’s your new boyfriend? ____ e 2. What does he do? ____ f 3. Wow! Is he famous? ____ c 4. Is he good-looking? ____

a. He’s the same age as me – 28. b. Yes, he is. He’s from New York. c. Yes, he’s very good-looking. d. He’s great.

a 5. How old is he? ____

e. He’s a rock and roll singer.

b 6. Is he American? ____

f. No, he’s not.

b. Describe your ideal boyfriend/girlfriend. Answer the questions below.

She has 24 years old 1. Is he/she the same age as you? _______________________________________ Yes, she´s very good-looking 2. Is he/she good looking? ____________________________________________ She speaks only spanish 3. Does he/she speak English? _________________________________________ She´s student 4. What does he/she do? _____________________________________________

c. Tell your partner about your ideal boyfriend/girlfriend.

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Unit 2

Unit 2

Against The Law The Diamond Necklace a. Which of the following words and expressions can you use in a formal conversation and which ones in an informal conversation?

Formal 1. Mr. Petrov

x

2. How do you do?

x

Informal

3. Thanks.

x

4. Victor

x

5. Hi!

x

6. Thank you.

x

7. Nice to meet you.

x

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b. Susan Bailey and Victor Petrov met for the first time in the video. Mark the sentences below that you can use when you meet someone.

x

1. Nice to meet you! 2. Can I have a menu, please? 3. This is my friend from New York. 4. How do you do?

x

5. Thank you. 6. Yes, it is.

x

7. How are you? 8. Please call me Victor.

c. Susan is introducing Victor Petrov to another friend of hers. Use the sentences above to complete the dialogue.

Susan:

How are you? Hello, Mr. Petrov! (1) _______________________________?

Mr. Petrov:

Fine, thanks, Susan. How are you?

Susan: Mr. Petrov:

is my friend from New York. Tom Smith. Great! Mr. Petrov, (2),This ______________________, Nice to meet you! (3) _____________________________________, Mr. Smith!

Mr. Smith:

Thank you. (4 ) ____________________________________, Mr. Petrov?

Mr. Petrov:

Please call me (5) ________________________________________ Victor!

d. Practice the dialogue from activity b. in groups of three. Take turns introducing each other.

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Unit 2

Follow That Man! a. Do you remember the characters from the story “Follow That Man”? Write the characters’ names below their pictures.

1

2

police officer

3

sam and becky

Nate the Napkin

Sam and Becky • Nate the Napkin • police officer

b. Answer the questions below about the characters from the story. Write full sentences. Compare your answers with your partner's.

Sam and Becky are touring New York City 1. Who is touring New York City? ______________________________________ A man in a blue suit steals wallets 2. Who steals wallets? ______________________________________________ The thief is wearing a blue suit 3. Who is wearing a blue suit? ________________________________________ Becky can´t find her wallet in yout handbag 4. Who can’t find his/her wallet? ______________________________________ Becky finds the thief in a restaurant 5. Who finds the thief? ______________________________________________ Sam sees the police officer 6. Who sees the police officer? _______________________________________ The police officcer recognizes Nate the Napkin 7. Who recognizes the thief? _________________________________________ Nate the Napkin likes eats lunch in a nice restaurant 8. Who likes nice restaurants? ________________________________________

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c. Read what happened next to the characters in “Follow That Man”.

Follow That Man - Part 2 “Just a minute, Officer, I’m finishing my coffee,” says Nate the Napkin. “Oh no, you’re not Nate! I know you,” answers the police officer. “Come with me please!” “But Officer, I haven’t paid for my lunch!” says Nate. “Yes, you must pay for your lunch.” says the police officer. “But do you have any money?” “Yes, Officer, I have a wallet!” says Nate the Napkin. “You have my wallet!” shouts Becky. Nate takes out a wallet to pay for his lunch. “That’s not my wallet!” says Becky. “No, that’s my wallet!” shouts the police officer.

d. Did you understand the end of the story? Mark if the sentences below are true or false.

True

False x

1. Nate is drinking tea.

x

2. Nate is eating his dinner. 3. The police officer asks Nate to come with him.

x x

4. Nate has no money to pay for his lunch. 5. Nate has the police officer’s wallet. 6. Nate has Becky’s wallet.

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x x

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Unit 2

No Parking a. Here is another dialogue between a police officer and a driver. Use the words below to complete the sentences.

driving • how much • ticket • money • why ticket Police Officer: OK, young man, I’m giving you a speeding (1) _______________. why Man: (2) __________________ are you doing that? Police Officer:

driving I’m giving you a ticket because you are (3) __________________ too fast!

Man:

how much Oh no! A ticket! (4) __________________ is it?

Police Officer: It’s fifty dollars. Man:

money Fifty dollars! But I’m a student and I don’t have any (5)____________!

b. Imagine that a police officer gives you a ticket. Mark the sentences you can use to make an excuse.

x ___ 1. But I only have ten dollars! ___ 2. But I’m a student! ___ 3. But I’m finishing my coffee! x ___ 4. But my wallet is gone! x ___ 5. But I’m very sorry!

c. Practice with a partner. A police officer has stopped you in your car. Use the phrases above to help you.

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Unit 2

Nouns: This/That/These/Those, Be: Short Answers a. Who can say these sentences? Copy them under the right heading and then write another sentence using this/that/these/those.

That man’s a thief!

Stop! That’s my wallet.

Oh dear! Those men are police officers.

Is this the thief?

Is this your wallet?

This is a great restaurant!

Nate the Napkin

Becky

Oh dear! Those men are police officers.

This is a great restaurant!

The police officer

That man’s a thief!

Is this the thief?

Stop! That’s my wallet.

Is this your wallet?

b. The police officer is interviewing everyone at the police station. Complete the dialogue using short answers.

Police officer:

Is your name Becky Smith?

Becky:

Yes, (1) __________________. it is

Police officer:

Are you and Sam tourists?

Becky:

we are Yes, (2) __________________.

Police officer:

Is this the man who pushed you?

Becky:

it is Yes, (3) __________________. That’s him!

Police officer:

Becky, is this your wallet?

Becky:

isn´t No, (4) __________________.

Nate:

You see, it’s my wallet!

Police officer:

No, (5) __________________. It’s my wallet!

isn´t

c. Practice the dialogue from activity b. with a partner.

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Unit 3

Unit 3

At The Restaurant Food a. The International Café is organizing its menu. Help by matching the correct titles to the foods below.

ITALIAN FOOD

MEXICAN FOOD

CHINESE FOOD

AMERICAN FOOD

CHINESE FOOD

AMERICAN FOOD

MEXICAN FOOD

chow mein

hamburgers

salsa

pasta

egg roll

hot dogs

tacos

pizza

green tea

French fries

beer

lasagna

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ITALIAN FOOD

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b. Complete this restaurant ad with the words below.

address • delicious • different • dinner • pizza • restaurant • Sunday

Are you looking for a good restaurant? Then the Italian café is the (1) restaurant _______ for you! delicious We make (2) _______________ Italian food. pizza We have (3) ________________ and a lot of different (4) _____________________ kinds of pasta. Sunday We’re open Monday through (5) ____________ dinner for lunch and (6) ______________. addres Our (7) ________________ is 34 Milano Street.

c. Write an ad for a restaurant. Include the following information in your ad:

• The name of the restaurant • The type of food the restaurant serves • The times when the restaurant is open • The address of the restaurant

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Unit 3

New Mexican Restaurant a. Read the restaurant ads and answer the questions which follow.

A

B

Visit Hamburger City! We have seven different kinds of

Visit the Rendez-vous Restaurant!

hamburgers.

We make delicious French food.

This week the hamburgers come

We have fresh fish, salads and great

with French fries

French bread.

and a free drink

This week all meals come with a free

for only $8.95

drink!

It’s the restaurant for you.

All meals are $10.95 Hamburger City Restaurant is on 479 High Street.

The Rendez-vous Restaurant is

We are open for lunch and dinner,

open everyday for lunch on

Monday - Friday.

972 Spring Street.

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b. Correct the sentences below according to the ads in activity a.

1. Hamburger City makes three different kinds of hamburgers. Hamburger City makes seven different kinds of hamburgers. ______________________________________________________________ 2. The Rendez-vous Restaurant isn’t open for lunch. The Rendez-vous Restaurant is open for lunch. ______________________________________________________________ 3. Hamburger City is on 972 Spring Street. Hamburger City is on 479 High Street. ______________________________________________________________ 4. The Rendez-vous Restaurant serves Mexican food. The Rendez-vous Restaurant serves French food. ______________________________________________________________ 5. The meals at Hamburger City cost $10.95. The meals at Hamburger City cost $8.95. ______________________________________________________________ c. Which restaurant would you like to have dinner at tonight? Discuss with a partner.

Hamburger City I would like to have dinner at ___________________________________________ your costs are very economic because __________________________________________________________.

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Unit 3

Delicious Salads a. A man is taking his girlfriend to lunch at an American restaurant. Match the answers to the questions she asks.

Answers

Questions

c 1. Are the hamburgers good here?___

a. Well, they’re not as good as the hamburgers.

a 2. Are the hot dogs good? ___

b. I don’t know, I only drink tea.

d 3. What about the French fries? ___

c. Yes, they’re very good.

b 4. How is the coffee? ___

d. Yes, they’re excellent! The fries are my favorite.

b. You are visiting the International Restaurant with a friend. Your friend knows the restaurant but you don’t. Write a dialogue asking your friend about the food on the menu below. Use the words and phrases from activity a. to help you.

International Restaurant Menu Hamburgers

$3.55

French Bread

$0.75

Hot Dogs

$3.25

Tacos with beans, chicken or beef

$3.55

French Fries

$1.90

French Onion Soup

$2.95

Mexican Beer

$1.50

Dessert – Chocolate Ice Cream

$2.25

Chinese Tea

$1.00

Dessert – Cheese Cake

$1.95

You: Your friend: You: Your friend: You: Your friend:

Are the food good here? _____________________________________________________ Yes, they’re very good. _____________________________________________________ How much the hamburgers? _____________________________________________________ I don’t know, I only drink tea. _____________________________________________________ How is the tea? _____________________________________________________ Well, they’re not as good as the Mexican Beer _____________________________________________________

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Unit 3

Nouns: There Is/There Are, Articles a. Look at this picture of a busy restaurant. Use the words in the table to write five positive sentences and five negative sentences about the picture.

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any

waiters

listening to

a menu

one

children

eating

to customers

There is / isn’t

some

people

reading

tea

There are / aren’t

a lot of

man

talking

dessert

a

woman

drinking

music

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Positive sentences There are a lot of waiters talking to customer 1. __________________________________________________________________ There is one man reading a menu 2. __________________________________________________________________ There are some children listening to music 3. __________________________________________________________________ There is a woman drinking tea 4. __________________________________________________________________ There are any people eating dessert 5. __________________________________________________________________

Negative sentences There aren`t a lot of waiters drinking tea 1. __________________________________________________________________ There isn´t one man eating dessert 2. __________________________________________________________________ There aren´t some children talking to customer 3. __________________________________________________________________ There isn´t a woman listening to music 4. __________________________________________________________________ There aren´t any people reading a menu 5. __________________________________________________________________

b. Close your book and tell your partner what you remember from the picture.

c. Answer the following questions about your English classroom. Use full sentences.

1. Is there a computer in your classroom? Yes, there is a computer in my classroom ______________________________________________________________ 2. Are there a lot of students? No, There aren´t a lot of students. We are few students. ______________________________________________________________ 3. Are there any pictures on the walls? Yes, there are various pictures on the walls. ______________________________________________________________ 4. Is there a board? No, There aren´t. We have infocus. ______________________________________________________________ 5. Is there a lot of noise? No, There isn´t. It´s very quiet. ______________________________________________________________

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d. Look at the restaurant ads below. Complete the sentences with the correct article - a/an/the.

the world. 1. At ____ the International Restaurant you can eat food from all over ____ the best the Golden Apple Restaurant, where you can eat ____ 2. Come to ____ the world. hamburgers in ____ an excellent selection of pastas. 3. The ____ Italian Chef Restaurant has ____ a really good sandwich. The Sandwich Shop is ____ an only place to get ____ 4. ____ a a the most cheese! 5. Come to ____ Perfect Pizza Parlor! We have ____ pizza with ____ the New Mexican Restaurant, we have ____ a great menu, low prices, and 6. At ____ a food will be good! The manager is Mexican – so you know ____ friendly waiters. ____

e. Write an ad for your favorite restaurant.

My favourite restaurant is the Maruja´s Restaurant because have a french fries very _____________________________________________________________ cheapest. In addition is close to my house. _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________

f. Exchange ads with a partner. Suggest how he/she can improve his/her ad. Read your ads to the class.

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Unit 4

Unit 4

On A Business Trip Business a. Look at Betty’s diary and write three sentences about what she is doing today.

Tuesday, July 28th 2015 12:30

Lunch with Mr. Harold Stone

15:00

Coffee with Mr. Montgomery

18:00

Shopping for new dress

19:00

Movie with Claire

You are lunch with Mr. Harold Stone at 12:30 1. ______________________________________________________________ You are see a movie with Claire at 19:00 2. ______________________________________________________________ You are going to the shopping for new dress at 18:00 3. ______________________________________________________________

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b. Read the voice mail message below, and answer the questions that follow.

interested ectro Tec. I'm very El m fro ill nh Fe n th "Hi Betty, this is Susa y July 27 . Can we da es Tu n, oo rn te af oducts! I'm free this in your electronic pr in the e French Restaurant meet at 12:15, at th Edison Hotel?

458-034 as soon Please phone me at

sage."

as you get this mes

1. What company does Susan Fenhill work for? Susan works in Electro Tec ________________________________________________________________ 2. Why does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty? Because, Betty buys electronic products ________________________________________________________________ 3. When does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty? Susan want to meet Betty on Tuesday July 27th ________________________________________________________________ 4. Where does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty? Susan want to meet Betty at the french restaurant ________________________________________________________________ 5. Can Betty meet Susan Fenhill? Why/Why not? No, Betty dont can´t meet with Susan because have a lunch with Mr. Harold ________________________________________________________________

c. You are Betty and want to reply to Ms. Fenhill. Look at Betty’s diary from activity a. and suggest a time and place you can both meet.

the french restauran "Hi, Ms. Fenhill. Thanks for your message. I'm sorry I can't meet you at ______ have a lunch with Mr. Harold because ______________________________. I suggest we meet instead at 8:00 the french restaurant ___________________________ at ______________________________."

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Unit 4

More Women Traveling a. Which of the hotel facilities below are important to a businessperson?

x

fast laundry service

x

meeting rooms

24-hour room service

x

Internet access

comfortable beds x

computers in the rooms

a swimming pool x

a business center

b. Read the article below about hotels for business people. Underline the facilities from activity a. that the article mentions.

Hotels for Business People More and more people are traveling on business, and hotels everywhere are offering business people more services. Many hotels now offer Internet access in bedrooms and some even provide computers! Most hotels have business centers where you can make photocopies and send faxes. Business people also want to stay in hotels with meeting rooms and conference halls. Business people are often in a hurry, so they want a good, fast laundry service and 24-hour room service. They don’t have time to eat in restaurants. Most important – they want to stay somewhere comfortable. After all, they are working hard. They aren’t on vacation!

c. Compare your answers with a partner’s.

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d. Look at these two hotel ads. Which hotel is more suitable for someone on a business trip?

l

The Plaza Hote

r of l is in the cente The Plaza Hote e stores and town, near all th nter as a business ce restaurants. It h e facilities. We hav and conference oms. in all our bedro ss ce ac et rn te In Room Prices: ight Single - $70 a n Double - $100

a night

price). t included in the (Breakfast is no s call: For reservation

The Sea View Inn The Sea View Inn is right on the beach, near the sea. We have a big swimming pool and a great restaurant. We have a fast laundry service and 24-hour room service. Room Prices: Single rooms - $60 a night Double rooms - $95 a night (Breakfast is included in the price). For reservations call:

234-165-4564

516-132-1647

e. Mark the correct information about the hotels from activity d.

The Plaza Hotel 1. Which hotel is in the city?

X X

2. Which hotel is better for a relaxing vacation? 3. Which hotel doesn’t include breakfast in its price?

The Sea View Inn

X

4. Which hotel is cheaper?

X

5. Which hotel is near the beach?

X

f. Which hotel would you like to visit? Compare your answer with a partner.

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Unit 4

Coffee, Please a. Betty is on a business trip. She is ordering food in a restaurant. Complete the dialogue with the sentences below.

Yes, a cup of coffee, please. Yes, a hamburger and French fries, please. No thanks. I don’t like salad. Thank you. Fine, thanks. How’re you doing?

Waiter:

Hello, how are you today? Fine, thanks. How’re you doing? Betty: (1) ______________________________________________________

Waiter:

OK. Here’s a menu. Thank you. Betty: (2) ______________________________________________________ Waiter:

Would you like a salad? No thanks. I don’t like salad. Betty: (3) ______________________________________________________ Waiter:

Would you like a hamburger? Yes, a hamburger and French fries, please. Betty: (4) ______________________________________________________ Waiter:

Would you like something to drink first? Yes, a cup of coffee, please. Betty: (5) ______________________________________________________

b. With a partner, practice a dialogue between a customer and a waiter in a restaurant.

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Present Progressive: Yes/No Questions / Short Answers a. Harold Stone is on a business trip. He calls his wife to tell her what he is doing. Complete their dialogue, using the Present Progressive.

Mr. Stone:

Hello, dear. How are you?

Are you working Mrs. Stone: Fine thanks. Are you very busy? (1) _______________(you/work) hard? Mr. Stone:

Yes, we’re working very hard. But we’re also enjoying ourselves. Right now I’m relaxing in the swimming pool.

your boss swimming(your boss/swim), too? Mrs. Stone: That’s nice. (2) Is_______________ Mr. Stone:

No. He’s in a very important meeting. What about you? Are you having (3) _______________ (you/have) fun?

Mrs. Stone: Yes, I am. I’m watching television with the kids. Mr. Stone:

Are you watching (you/watch) the news? (4) _______________

Mrs. Stone: No, we’re watching a movie. It’s very exciting. Are you coming (5) _______________ (you/come) home tomorrow? Mr. Stone:

Yes, I’ll call when I get to the airport. Enjoy the movie!

b. Answer the questions below according to the dialogue above. Circle the correct answer.

1. Is Mr. Stone enjoying his trip? Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t. 2. Are Mr. Stone and his boss working hard? Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t. 3. Is Mr. Stone swimming? Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t. 4. Are Mr. Stone’s children watching television? Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t. 5. Is Mrs. Stone watching the news? Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t. 6. Is Mr. Stone coming home tomorrow? Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.

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Unit 5

Unit 5 Going Out

In the Library a. Do you remember Amy, Katie, and Mark from the video? The next day, Mark and Amy go to a restaurant together and they see Katie. Complete their dialogue with the words below.

talking • looking • listening • sitting • drinking sitting Mark: Katie’s (1) _______________ over there, isn’t she? talking Amy: Who are you (2) _______________ about? looking Mark: Katie! The girl from our class. What is she doing? Is she (3) ____________ at us? drinking listening Amy: No, she’s not. She’s (4) _______________ coffee and (5) ________________ to music. Mark: Ask her if the coffee is good. Amy: No, you ask her!

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b. Mark the sentences below true or false according to the dialogue from activity a.

True x

1. Mark likes Katie.

x

2. Katie and Mark are sitting together in a restaurant.

x

3. Amy and Katie are talking about Mark. 4. Mark is looking at Katie.

False

x

5. Katie is drinking coffee.

x

6. Mark and Katie are in the same class.

x

c. Look at the picture. What is Mark thinking? What is Amy thinking? Write a sentence for each.

Katie is beautiful Mark this in love from katie

d. Practice the dialogue from activity a. with a partner. Then practice a dialogue between Mark and Katie, from activity c.

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Richard's Romance a. Did you understand the story “Richard’s Romance”? Mark which quotes belong to Penny and which belong to Richard.

Richard

x

1. “Hi. I’m Penny.” 2. “Meet me at Le Café Restaurant.” 3. “What is she thinking?” 4. “What a salad!”

Penny

x x x

b. Correct these sentences about Penny and Richard. Check your answers with a partner.

1. Richard is a teacher. Richard is a student _________________________________________________________________ 2. Richard and Penny are studying English. Richard and Penny are studying Spanish _________________________________________________________________ 3. Penny is sitting next to the teacher. Penny is sitting next to Richard _________________________________________________________________ 4. Richard is listening to the teacher. Richard isn´t listening to the teacher _________________________________________________________________ 5. Penny is writing a note to Richard. Richard is writing a note to Penny _________________________________________________________________ 6. Richard and Penny go to the airport after class. Richard and Penny go to the restaurant after class _________________________________________________________________ 7. Richard and Penny are eating pasta. Richard and Penny are eating salad _________________________________________________________________ 8. Penny is thinking about her Spanish teacher. Penny is thinking about the salad _________________________________________________________________

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c. Read and find out what happened next in the story “Richard's Romance”.

Richard’s Romance – Part 2 Penny is smiling. “What is she thinking?” Richard asks himself. Penny is thinking, “What a great salad! This is a great chicken salad!” What are you thinking about, Penny?” asks Richard. ”I am thinking that this is a good salad!” says Penny. Oh really!” says Richard. “Then you aren’t thinking of me!” Well, yes… This is a good salad, because I’m eating it with you,” says Penny.

d. Circle the correct answers to the questions about Penny and Richard.

1. Penny likes...

3. Richard and Penny are sitting...

a. music.

a. in class.

b. tuna salad.

b. in a restaurant.

c. Richard.

c. at home.

2. Richard asks Penny...

4. Penny is eating...

a. what she is eating.

a. a chicken salad.

b. what she is doing.

b. a hamburger.

c. what she is thinking.

c. a pizza.

e. The next day in class, Richard is writing a note to Penny. Read the note and help Penny answer it. Dear Richard, Dear Penny, u meet nd? Can yo e ri lf ir g y m nt to be Do you wa on Spring Restaurant n a c xi e M t the me today a 0 p.m.? Street at 1:3

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_____________________________ If I want to be your wedding for

the rest of my days, we see in the restaurant.

_____________________________ _____________________________ _____________________________

Love,

Love,

Richard

Penny

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Let's Go a. Here are two dialogues of people making suggestions. Number the sentences in the correct order.

Dialogue A

Dialogue B

1

a. Let’s walk.

2

a. That’s a good idea!

7

b. Why?

6

b. The weather is bad.

3

c. Let’s go. Are you ready?

8

c. I don’t know.

5

d. The weather is beautiful.

11

d. So let’s take a taxi.

e. Yes. Are we walking or taking the bus?

9

e. Are we walking or driving?

4

f. OK. Let’s go.

10

b. Complete the sentences below with the suggestions from the box.

Let’s take a taxi • Let’s walk to the park Let’s meet at the coffee shop • Let’s go to the university Let’s meet at the coffee shop 1. _______________________________________ for a cup of coffee after class. Let’s walk to the park 2. _______________________________________. It’s a lovely day. Let’s take a taxi 3. _______________________________________ to the restaurant. It’s raining and I don’t want to get wet. Let’s go to the university 4. _______________________________________. The Spanish class starts at 10:00 a.m. and I don’t want to be late.

c. With a partner, suggest things to do together on the weekend. Use the sentences from activities a. and b. to help you.

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Present Progressive: Wh Questions a. Penny and Richard are in class together. What are they doing? Look at the picture below and answer the questions.

1. Who is Penny sitting next to? Richard sitting next to Penny ______________________________________________________________ 2. Where are the students sitting? The students sitting in the classroom ______________________________________________________________ 3. What is the teacher doing? The teacher is writting in the board ______________________________________________________________ 4. What is the girl in the front eating? The girl is eating a sandwich ______________________________________________________________ 5. What are the boys at the back reading? The boy is reading a newspaper ______________________________________________________________ 6. Why is Richard smiling at Penny? Richard this in love from Penny ______________________________________________________________

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Unit 6

About People Outgoing Message a. What information is important when you leave a voice mail message? Mark ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.

Yes

x

1. Your age 2. Your first name

No

x

3. Your family name

x

4. Your birthday

x

5. Your telephone number 6. Your reason for calling

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b. Who left these outgoing messages? Read the messages below,Then match the picture to the correct message.

a.

b.

c.

b 1. Hi, this is the ____

c ____ 2. Antonio

a 3. Hi, this is Sally. I’m ____

Chan family. We aren’t home right now. We are on vacation. Please leave a message after the beep.

Martinez’s office is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday. Please leave your name and number.

not home now. You can call me on my cell phone or leave a message after the beep. Bye!

c. Answer the following questions about the messages from activity b.

1. Who lives alone? Sally lives alone _________________________________________________________________ 2. Where are the Chan family? The Chan Family are on vacation _________________________________________________________________ 3. Does Antonio Martinez work on the weekend? Antonio Marinez isn´t work on the weekend _________________________________________________________________ 4. Who has a cell phone? Sally has a cell phone _________________________________________________________________ 5. Is Antonio Martinez’s office open at 6.00 p.m.? Antonio Marinez´s open at 5:00 pm _________________________________________________________________ d. Leave a message for one of the people from activity b. Include the important information from activity a. Hi sally, I'm roger. Call to know as these.. _________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

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Monaco a. John and Jenny went on another vacation. Read their postcard and answer the questions below.

Dear Shirley, We’re having a great time in Spain. We’re relaxing by the pool and reading lots of books. The food here is great. The sun is shining and it’s not raining. See you in two weeks. Love, John and Jenny

Ms. S. Turnbull P.O. Box 127 Maidstone New York 21796 U.S.A.

P.S. Tomorrow, we’re going to Malaga.

1. How is the weather in Spain? The weather in Spain is cool _________________________________________________________________ 2. What are John and Jenny doing? Jhon and Jenny are enjoying their trip _________________________________________________________________ 3. Do they like the food? Yes, The food is great. _________________________________________________________________ 4. When are they going to Malaga? They travel to Malaga tomorrow _________________________________________________________________ 5. When is Shirley going to see John and Jenny? Shirley going to see in two weeks _________________________________________________________________

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b. Look at the sentences below. Which sentences can you use to end a postcard?

x

1. Hope you’re feeling well.

x

2. See you in a week. 3. Here’s a menu. 4. What would you like to drink?

x

5. Wish you were here.

c. Write your own postcard. Think of a place you have visited and fill in the spaces below. Use the sentences from the postcard in activity a. to help you.

Javier Dear___________, great I’m having a____________time here in Eslovaquia ______________________________. reading a lot of books I’m _____________________ and I’m swimming in the pool __________________. The weather is cool ______________________________. Spain Tomorrow I am going to __________.

Quito

you were here I wish _________________________ ______________________________.

Ecuador

Love, Roger ________________

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Studies a. John is interviewing a student. Read the dialogue below and answer the questions.

John:

Hi, what’s your name?

Kumiko: I’m Kumiko. John:

Hi Kumiko! Where are you studying?

Kumiko: I’m studying at Columbia University. John:

Are you studying English?

Kumiko: Yes, I am! John:

You speak English very well! Are you enjoying your classes?

Kumiko: Yes, very much. Humiko 1. What is the student’s name? ________________________________________ Columbia University 2. Where is she studying? ____________________________________________ English 3. What is she studying? _____________________________________________ Yes, very much 4. Is she enjoying her classes? ________________________________________ Your English is very good 5. Do you think her English is good? ____________________________________

b. What about you? Answer these questions about yourself.

My name is ROger 1. What is your name? _______________________________________________ I am studying English 2. What are you studying? ____________________________________________ I am studying in the University 3. Where are you studying? ___________________________________________ Yes, very much 4. Are you enjoying your classes? ______________________________________ Yes, Little by little 5. Do you think your English is getting better? _____________________________

c. Practice with a partner. Ask your partner the questions above. Compare your answers.

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Be: Negative a. Look at this picture of the Dixon family. Correct the sentences that follow using the negative form of Be.

1. Clara is John’s wife.

Clara isn’t John’s wife. She’s his sister. _____________________________________________________________ 2. Mark and Ana are Shirley and Mario’s children. Mark and Ana are Jenny and John´s children _____________________________________________________________ 3. Shirley and Mario are Lucy’s grandparents. Shirley and Mario are Lucy´s Fathers _____________________________________________________________ 4. John is Martha’s husband. John is Jenny´s husband _____________________________________________________________ 5. Jenny is Lucy’s sister. Jenny is Lucy´s aunt _____________________________________________________________

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Unit 7 For Sale

Ad a. Do you remember the ad about Fred’s Furniture Store? Put the words from the ad under the correct heading.

9:00 a.m. • sofa • Saturday • Monday • 55 Park Avenue New York City • bed • 12 o’clock

Time 9:00 am 12 o´clock

Furniture sofa bed

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Days

55 Park Avenue

Saturday

New York City

Monday

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b. Complete the following radio announcement with the words below:

come • midnight • open • percent • price • sale • selling • weeks sale “Pam and Jim's Clothes Store is having a big (1) _____________! selling We're (2) ______________ all our clothes at half price! percent Sweaters are fifty (3) ____________ off the regular price!

price Shoes are fifty percent off the regular (4) _____________! midnight open We're (5) _____________ Monday to Saturday from 9.00 a.m. to (6) ____________. weeks This sale is for two (7) _______________ only! come So (8) __________ to Pam and Jim's Clothing Store, 67 Madison Avenue in New York City.”

c. Write a radio ad for a store that is having a sale. Include the following information:

• the name of the store • the items on sale • the time of the sale • the address of the store This is the roger footwear store. We have leather shoes at 50% off just _____________________________________________________ for today. Come and visit us in the south of Quito _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________

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Car for Sale a. Here are some more car ads. Read them and complete the answers below.

B

A Old BMW for sale. Very good condition. Needs new paint. Price $50,000. Phone Benny: 256-8901

Volkswagen for sale. Blue with a new radio. 32,000 miles. A great family car! Price $25,000. Phone Diana: 546-7466

C Red sports car with new radio and CD player. Only has 21,000 miles. Price $120,000. Phone David: 767-3464

The Volkswagen and the red sports car 1. Which cars have radios? ____________________________________________ The red sports car 2. Which car is the most expensive? _____________________________________ The red sports car 3. What car is David selling? ____________________________________________ The volkswagen 4. Which car is good for someone with children? ___________________________ The Old BMW 5. Which car needs paint? _____________________________________________ Blue 6. What color is the Volkswagen? _______________________________________ b. Read the dialogue below. Which of the cars from activity a. should John buy? Which car should Sue buy? Why?

Sue:

Hi, John. What are you doing?

John: I’m looking in the paper. I want to buy a car. Sue:

I’m also looking for a car. What kind of car are you looking for?

John: I’m looking for a family car, one that’s good for going on picnics with the kids. What about you, Sue? Sue:

I don’t need a big car because I haven’t got any children. I’m looking for a sports car. I love driving fast.

he loves driving fast Red sports car 1. Sue should buy the ___________________ because _____________________. Volkswagen is a family car 2. John should buy the __________________ because _____________________.

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c. The classified ads below are advertising other objects. Read them and answer the questions below.

FOR SALE Beautiful sofa!

A piano

Dark blue color. Very clean. Price $350. Call James: 976-4614

In good condition. Price $800. Phone Steve: 645-5456

Two Labrador dogs Very cute! 1 year old. Price $70 each. Call Michael: 973-1463

Big, family-size refrigerator – NEW!

Children’s bed

Price $300.

Price $150.

Phone Juan:

Call Cristina:

316-4313

976-4613

Needs new paint.

973-1463 1. If you want to buy a dog, what number do you need to call?________________ Big, family-sizq refrigerator 2. What is Juan selling? ______________________________________________ A Children´s bed 3. What can you buy for $150? _________________________________________ Dark blue 4. What color is the sofa? _____________________________________________ Yes 5. Is the refrigerator suitable for a family? _________________________________ Price $300 6. How much is the refrigerator? ________________________________________

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Phone Call a. What sentences can you use in a conversation to make an appointment?

1. Hello, can I speak to Mrs. Lang? x

2. Yes, I want to meet him at 4:00 p.m.

x

3. Do you want to make an appointment?

x

4. What time would you like to meet Mr. Juarez?

x

5. How can I help you?

x

6. I want to discuss doing business with her. 7. It needs new paint. 8. Do you want something to drink first?

b. Mark the places below where we can make appointments.

We make appointments… x 1. at the doctor’s office. 2. at the supermarket to go shopping. x

3. at the dentist’s office so he/she can check our teeth. 4. at a fast-food restaurant to eat lunch.

x

5. to speak to the manager of a company.

x

6. to meet someone at a restaurant for a business lunch. 7. to read the newspaper.

c. With a partner, practice making appointments.

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Nouns: Possessive a. Read about Lee and Mandy. Then look at the pictures below. Who do the objects belong to?

• Lee reads a lot of magazines, but he doesn’t like books. He likes to wear different hats. • Mandy likes listening to music; she has lots of CDs. She loves tennis and soccer. She also likes reading.

Mandy’s tennis racket 1. This is ______________________________________.

Mandy´s CDs 2. These are ___________________________________.

Lee´s magazines 3. These are ___________________________________.

lee´s books 4. This is ______________________________________.

lee´s hats 5. These are ___________________________________.

Mandy´s soccer ball 6. This is ______________________________________.

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Unit 8

On The Move The Bus to Trenton Street a. Match the answers to the questions.

Questions e 1. What time is it?___

Answers a. It’s over there.

d 2. Are you waiting for the bus?___

b. It’s $2.00.

b 3. How much is the bus fare?___

c. Trenton Street.

c 4. Where are you going?___

d. Yes, I am.

a 5. Where's the bus stop for Trenton Street?___

e. It’s 7:30.

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b. Look at the bus map below and answer the questions using full sentences.

1. Which bus goes to Jackson Road? The bus No 1 ______________________________________________________________ 2. Where is the bus stop for the park? In Jackson Road and High Street ______________________________________________________________ 3. Does Bus Nº 1 go to the shopping center? Yes ______________________________________________________________ 4. Which bus goes to the Musgrave Museum? The bus No 2 ______________________________________________________________ c. Someone asks you how to get from the sports center to the shopping center and from there to the museum. Write the directions. Take the bus No. 2 _________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________

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Susan’s Train Ride a. Help Susan plan her trip from Richmond, Virginia to her meeting in Washington, D.C., and then home to New York.

AMTRAK: Richmond-New York-Boston Train Times Richmond

06:05 07:35 08:25 08:49 10:45

Washington 08:15 09:45 10:40 New York

11:43

13:45

14:15

14:08 15:00

18:50 22:07

11:01

12:55

16:30

17:31

21:00

15:50

16:45

21:08

22:10

1:00

1. The next train from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is at 3:00 p.m. What time 16:30 does it arrive in Washington? _____________________________________ 2. Susan finishes her meeting in Washington, D.C. at 6:30 p.m. What time is the 21:00 next train to New York? _________________________________________ 1:00 3. What time is Susan going to arrive in New York? ______________________

b. Susan is explaining to her husband what time she will be home. Read the dialogue and answer the question that follows on the next page.

Susan:

Hi, John. It’s Susan.

John:

Hi, Susan. How are you?

Susan:

Don’t ask! I am having a terrible day!

John:

What’s wrong?

Susan:

I missed the Washington, D.C. stop and now I’m in Richmond! My meeting is at 6:00 p.m.

John:

What time are you coming home?

Susan:

Well, the next train back to New York is only at 9:00 in the evening.

John:

That’s very late!

Susan:

I know! See you AFTER 1:00 in the morning!

John: Bye.

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Is Susan happy with her day? Give two reasons why/why not. Susan is misses in Washington 1. ______________________________________________________________ Susan is arriving a New York very late 2. ______________________________________________________________ c. Susan is phoning Mr. Sharp. Read the conversation and answer the questions that follow.

Susan:

Hello, Mr. Sharp. It’s Susan.

Mr. Sharp:

Hi, Susan.

Susan:

I’m calling to tell you that I am going to be late for our meeting today.

Mr. Sharp:

Oh, no! What’s wrong?

Susan:

I am in Richmond now and the next train to Washington, D.C. is only at 3:00 p.m.

Mr. Sharp:

What time can you be at my office then?

Susan:

I think I can make it by 6:00 p.m.

Mr. Sharp:

OK, see you then. I’m waiting for you.

1. Susan is... a. in Washington, D.C. b. in Richmond. c. on the train.

4. Susan thinks she can be at Mr. Sharp’s office... a. by 3:00 p.m. b. by 4:00 p.m. c. by 6:00 p.m.

2. Susan is... a. late for her meeting. b. on time for her meeting. c. early for her meeting.

5. Mr. Sharp is... a. going to meet someone else. b. not going to meet Susan. c. going to wait for Susan.

3. The next train to Washington, D.C. is... a. at 2:00 p.m. b. at 4:00 p.m. c. at 3:00 p.m. d. Practice the dialogues from activities b. and c. with your partner.

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Bus Stop a. Jane and Frank are saying good-bye. Number the sentences in the correct order.

1

Jane: What time is it?

7

Jane: Good-bye, Frank.

3

Jane: My train’s late.

4

Frank: That’s your train, isn’t it? 5

Jane: Yes. Good, here it comes.

6

Frank: Have a good trip. See you next week.

2

Frank: I think it’s 7:15.

b. Write your own dialogue saying good-bye to a friend, either at a bus stop or train station. Use the words and phrases below to help you.

What time is your bus / train? My train / bus is late. See you later / tomorrow / next week.

You: Your friend:

Have a good trip! Good-bye!

What time is your bus? ____________________________________________________ I think it’s 7:15. ____________________________________________________

Your friend:

My bus is late ____________________________________________________ That’s your train, isn’t it? ____________________________________________________ Yes, See you later ____________________________________________________ Have a good trip! ____________________________________________________

You:

Good-bye! ____________________________________________________

You: Your friend: You:

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Pronouns: Possessive a. Susan and her assistant, Paulo, are late for a meeting with Mr. Sharp. Read their dialogue and mark if the sentences below are true or false.

Susan:

Paulo, are you ready for our meeting with Mr. Sharp?

Paulo:

Yes, just a minute. I’m looking for my pen. Do you have it?

Susan:

No, Paulo, I don’t. Do you have Mr. Sharp’s letter?

Paulo:

Yes, I have it in my bag.

Susan:

OK. I have my jacket and my hat. Do you have our train tickets?

Paulo:

Yes, they’re in my wallet. Let’s go. We’re late!

1. Susan and her assistant have a meeting with Mr. Sharp.

True x

False

2. Susan is looking for her pen.

x

3. Mr. Sharp has the letter.

x

4. Susan can’t find her jacket and her hat.

x x

5. Susan has the train tickets.

b. Who do the objects below belong to? Draw a line.

4. 3.

5.

2.

6. Susan

1.

7. Paulo Mr. Sharp

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APPENDIX Lesson Texts

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Unit 1

Meet A Rock Star

Art Announcer: This is Bill Winters talking to you from radio station WNYC in New York City. Tonight is Rock and Roll Night at the Apollo Theater. Our reporter Linda Chavez is at the theater. Can you hear me, Linda? Linda:

Yes, I can, Bill.

Announcer: Who can you see, Linda? Linda:

Bill! I see the rock star, Maxi! She’s with her friend Rocky! Maxi! Can I ask you some questions?

Maxi:

Not now, Linda. I’m busy.

Linda:

Maxi is walking into the theater now. Back to you, Bill.

Meet Me! I’m a rock and roll singer. I’m twenty-eight years old. I like travel, healthy food, and good movies. I don’t like classical music. I’m looking for a new girlfriend. Write: P. O. Box 123, New York, N.Y.

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Maxi’s Room - Is this the right hotel? - Yeah. Maxi is staying here. - She is? How do you know? - There’s a story about her in the newspaper today. - Well, what room is she in? - I don’t know. That isn’t in the newspaper story.

Be: Affirmative - My name is Maurice. I am your waiter. - We are hungry.

Be: Yes/No Questions - Are you angry, Mom?

Be: Contractions - Who’s next? - I’m next. - Excuse me, no you aren’t. We’re next!

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Word

Definition

Example Sentence

actor, n.

a person who performs in a play, movie, or on television

The actors in this movie are very good.

classical music, n.

music written from around 1750-1800 by composers such as Mozart and Beethoven

My favorite classical music is by Beethoven.

concert, n.

a musical show

The music is great at this concert.

movie, n.

moving picture you can watch in a theater or on television

Let's see a movie tonight.

newspaper, n.

printed papers with news, articles, and ads that are usually printed every day

I read the newspaper every day.

radio, n.

a system of broadcasting information and programs that people can listen to

I listen to the news on the radio in the morning.

rock music, n.

music with a heavy regular beat, singing, and electric guitars

The boy is listening to rock music in his room.

rock star, n.

famous singer who sings rock music

There are a lot of rock stars at this concert.

television, n.

machine with a screen for watching programs

I’m watching a great program on television.

theater, n.

building where people watch plays, concerts, and other shows

Let’s go to a concert at the new theater!

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Unit 2

Against The Law

The Diamond Necklace Victor:

Susan Bailey?

Susan:

Yes?

Victor:

I’m Victor Petrov. And this...is the diamond necklace.

Susan:

Very nice. Mr. Petrov.

Victor:

Susan, this is the United States, please call me Victor.

Susan:

Victor, this is Mike Valacci. Mike, this is Mr. Victor Petrov.

Victor:

How do you do, Mike?

Mike:

Nice to meet you. Please.

Victor:

Ah, yes.

Waiter:

Victor Petrov?

Victor:

Yes...

Waiter:

Mike Valacci?

Mike:

Yes...

Waiter:

I have some questions for you.

Mike:

Why? Who are you?

Waiter:

I’m a police officer.

Follow That Man! Sam and Becky are touring New York City. Suddenly, a man in a blue suit is pushing Becky!

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“Are you all right, Becky?” asks Sam. “No! No, no! My handbag is open and my wallet is gone! That man is a thief!” shouts Becky. They look for the man all afternoon. “There he is!” shouts Becky. “He is eating in that nice restaurant.” Sam sees a police officer. “Officer! Officer! That man’s a thief!” “That’s Nate the Napkin,” answers the police officer. “He robs people and then eats lunch in a nice restaurant.” “OK, Nate,” says the police officer. “What are you doing here?” “Just a minute, Officer. I’m just finishing my coffee.”

No Parking - Oh, no. What are you doing? - I’m giving you a ticket. - A ticket? How much is it? - It’s twenty dollars. - Twenty dollars! But I’m a student. I don’t have any money!

Be: Short Answers - Is this your dog? - Yes, it is.

Nouns: This/That/These/Those - Is this your hat? - No, that is my hat. - Are these your gloves? - No, those are my gloves.

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Crime

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Word

Definition

Example Sentence

arrest, v.

the police take you because you are doing something wrong

The police officers are arresting the man.

court, n.

a place where we decide about legal problems

The woman is telling her story in court today.

fine, n.

money you must pay because you did something wrong

I have a fine for parking in front of a “No Parking” sign.

judge, n.

a person who makes decisions in a court

The judge is sending the thief to prison.

parking ticket, n.

a document that says you broke a rule about where you put your car and must pay a fine

This parking ticket says I must pay $20.

police officer, n.

a person whose job is to make sure we don’t break the law and to help people in trouble

The police officer is looking for the little boy.

prison, n.

a place where people stay for punishment when they break the law

The man is going to prison for many years.

rob, v.

take money or property from someone

The man is taking my purse - he is robbing me!

steal, v.

take something that is not yours

These men steal cars and sell them.

thief, n.

person who takes something that is not his/hers

That man is taking her wallet - he's a thief!

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Unit 3

At The Restaurant

Food Are you looking for a good restaurant? Are you looking for a restaurant with a lot of different food? The International Café is the restaurant for you! They make delicious Italian food. They have Chinese food. They also have Mexican food. The American food is good, too: hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries. They’re open Monday through Sunday for lunch and dinner. The address is 234 Henry Street.

New Mexican Restaurant Open in Soho by Carlos Suarez

There are a lot of Mexican restaurants in New York City, but not all of them are good. Taco City is a good Mexican restaurant on 845 Spring Street in Soho. Taco City has wonderful Mexican food at low prices. Today, Taco City is selling two big tacos with beans, chicken or beef, cheese, lettuce, and salsa for only $4.25. A complete dinner, with soup, a main dish, a salad, and dessert is only $10.95. Mexican beer is $2 a bottle. This week they are giving a free drink with each dinner. Visit Taco City soon and enjoy some great Mexican food.

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Delicious Salads - Is the food good here? - Yes, it’s delicious. - What’s good? - The hamburgers are excellent. - What about the salads, are they good, too? - Yes, the tuna and chicken salads are very good.

Nouns: Singular/Plural - Guitar - Guitars - Foot - Feet

Nouns: There Is/There Are - Are there any cookies left? - There is one more left.

Nouns: Articles - You have a meeting with an important client. - Oh, what time is the meeting? - Now!

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Definition

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appetizer, n.

food or drink usually served before the meal

I’m going to have an appetizer before my main dish.

delicious, adj.

very tasty (food or drink)

The food in this restaurant is delicious.

dessert, n.

a sweet dish at the end of the meal

Let’s have ice cream for dessert!

drink, n.

a liquid you swallow

Would you like a drink with your meal?

main dish, n.

the biggest part of the meal

Would you like chicken for your main dish?

menu, n.

list of food you can get in a restaurant

Let’s look at the menu and see what we want to eat.

napkin, n.

cloth or paper to keep your clothes clean or to clean your mouth when eating

You use a napkin to clean your hands.

tell the waiter what you want to eat

Would you like to order a meal now?

side dish, n.

extra food to go with the main dish

I’d like a hamburger and a salad as a side dish.

waiter, n.

person in a restaurant who takes the order for the meal and brings it to the table

Let’s ask the waiter for the menu.

order a meal, exp.

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Unit 4

On A Business Trip

Business Betty. This is Mr. Black. It is now 9:00 a.m. You are meeting Mr. Harold Stone for lunch at 12:30 at the Chinese restaurant on Main Street. Mr. Stone is very interested in our electronic products. Please be on time.

More Women Traveling by Virginia Vegan

“More and more women are traveling on business,” says Linda Holms, manager of the Dorchester Hotel. “More business women are staying at our hotel. So we are offering\ them more services.” “We now have more guards in the hotel,” says Ms. Holms. “There are two guards 24 hours a day. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., there are two more guards.” “Businesswomen are asking for more fresh fruit and vegetables,” Ms. Holms says. “So we are now serving more of these foods in our restaurant. We are doing many things to help our women guests.”

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Coffee, Please - Hello. How are you today? - Fine, thanks. How’re you doing? - Good. Here’s the menu. - Thanks. - Would you like something to drink first? - Yes. A cup of coffee, please.

Present Progressive: Affirmative - Please be quiet! I am trying to study.

Present Progressive: Yes/No Questions - Jack! - Jack! - Jack, are you listening to me?

Present Progressive: Short Answers - Marie, are you enjoying the party? - Yes, I am.

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Definition

Example Sentence

guest, n.

a person staying in a hotel

There are 500 guests at this hotel.

hotel room, n.

bedroom in a hotel

My hotel room is very comfortable.

manager, n.

a person in charge of a hotel

Can I speak to the manager of the hotel?

exp.

to do something special for your customers

I’d like breakfast in my room. Does the hotel offer this service?

on business, exp.

for work

He’s in London on business.

pool, n.

a place where you swim

Let’s go swimming in the pool!

reservation, n.

when you make a reservation (for things like a hotel room or seat on a plane) you save a place for yourself

I have a reservation at the Carlton Hotel for the weekend.

security guard, n.

a person whose job is to keep a place or people safe

A security guard stands outside the hotel 24 hours a day.

stay, v.

to be a guest at a hotel

I’m staying at a nice hotel.

trip, n.

a journey

My trip to London is for five days.

offer a service,

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Unit 5

Going Out

In the Library Katie:

He’s looking over here, isn’t he?

Amy:

Who? What are you talking about?

Katie:

Mark, of course. What’s he doing? Is he looking over here?

Amy:

No. He’s studying and listening to music.

Katie:

Oh. Ask him what he’s listening to.

Amy:

No! You ask him.

Katie:

Then ask him what he’s reading. Yes, ask him that.

Amy:

He’s not studying any more. He’s going! Katie, go over there and say hi.

Katie:

No way!

Richard’s Romance Richard is a student at New York University. He’s studying Spanish. Right now he’s in class. “Hi. I’m Penny,” says a young woman to Richard. She is sitting next to him. The teacher is talking. Richard isn’t listening. He’s writing a note to Penny. I’m Richard. Meet me at Le Café Restaurant after class at 2:30. It’s three o’clock now. Richard and Penny are at the restaurant. They are eating salads. They are looking at each other. Penny is smiling. “What is she thinking?” Richard asks himself. Penny is thinking, “What a salad!”

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Let’s Go - Are you ready? - Yes, let’s go. - Are we walking or taking a taxi? - Let’s walk. The weather is beautiful. - That’s a great idea.

Present Progressive: Negative - Let’s go to the beach now. It isn’t raining anymore.

Present Progressive: Wh Questions - What are you doing now? - I’m, er, cleaning the house.

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Verbs Word

Definition

Example Sentence

ask, v.

to speak to someone to get information

I’m asking you a question.

listen, v.

to try to hear something

You aren’t listening to what I’m saying.

look over, v.

to move your eyes in a certain direction to see something or someone

Why is that man looking over here?

meet, v.

to arrange to see someone at a certain time and a certain place

Let’s meet at the cafe at 7 o’clock.

say, v.

to express something in words

He’s speaking, but I can’t hear what he’s saying!

to learn about something

I’m studying Spanish.

talk about, v.

to say something about someone or something

He’s talking about the business trip.

think, v.

to believe or consider something

I think that’s a good idea.

turn around, v.

to change the position of your body

Turn around and look over there.

write, v.

to use a pen or pencil to make words

Please write your name on this form.

study,

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Unit 6

About People

Outgoing Message Hello, this is 232-2663, home of the Dixon family. We aren’t at home right now. Please leave your name and phone number after the beep.

Monaco From: Jenny Stone To: Shirley Smith Subject: Fun in Monaco!

Dear Shirley, We’re having a great time in Monaco! I’m sitting by the pool and drinking a cool, pink drink. Susie is swimming. The children are playing and fighting. John is fine. He’s reading in the hotel room. Tomorrow we’re going to Barcelona. Hope you’re feeling fine! Much love, Jenny, John, and the kids

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Studies - So, Jeff, are you a student? - Yes. I am. I’m going to school at night. - What are you studying? - I’m studying business. - Are you enjoying your classes? - Yes, I am. Very much.

Be: Negative - This dress is not my size.

Present Progressive: Spelling Changes Dear Mom, I'm having a great time in Paris! Love, Linda

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Definition

Example Sentence

beautiful, adj.

looking very nice

She’s wearing a beautiful dress.

busy, adj.

having a lot of things to do

I don’t have time to talk to you! I’m busy.

clean, adj.

not dirty

Please bring me a clean cup.

cool, adj.

cold

Would you like a cool drink?

excellent, adj.

very good

She gets excellent grades in English.

fast, adj.

moving quickly

He likes fast cars.

fine, adj.

feeling good

I’m sitting by the pool and I feel fine.

great, adj.

very good

We’re having a great time in Paris.

interested in, adj.

wanting to know more about something or someone

I’m interested in your new product.

new, adj.

recent, not old

Come and meet my new girlfriend.

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Unit 7 For Sale

Ad Hi, I’m Fred. And this is Fred’s Furniture Store. Fred’s Furniture Store is having a big sale! We’re selling all our furniture. Everything is fifty percent off the regular price. A new sofa is fifty percent off the regular price. A new bed is fifty percent off the regular price. We’re open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 o’clock midnight. I’m waiting for you at Fred’s Furniture Store, 55 Park Avenue in New York City. This sale is for one week only. So come to Fred’s Furniture Store, 55 Park Avenue, in New York City.

Car for Sale Corvette sports car for sale. Red and white with a radio and CD player. Needs new paint. 78,000 miles. Very clean and fast. A beautiful car. Price is $20,000. Phone Dave: 980-6321.

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Phone Call - Hello? – Hello, may I speak with Mr. Dickson? – This is Mr. Dickson. How can I help you? – I’m interested in your company’s new products. – I’d be happy to tell you about them. Would you like to make an appointment? – Yes, I would.

Nouns: Possessive - Look at the boy’s pizza. - Look at the boys’ pizza.

Present Progressive: Contractions - Frank isn’t driving to work today. He’s taking the bus.

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Definition

Example Sentence

exp.

half the regular price

These shoes are fifty percent off.

for sale, exp.

you can buy it

Everything in the store is for sale.

free, adj.

you don’t have to pay any money for it

You get a free drink with your meal.

furniture store, n.

a place you can buy tables, chairs, sofas, etc.

I’m going to the furniture store to buy a new sofa.

low prices, exp.

not expensive

Our supermarket has low prices

open, adj.

when a store is ready for business

This store is open every day.

price, n.

how much something costs

The price of this sofa is $200.

product, n.

something that is made to sell

Our company is selling a new product.

regular price,

how much something usually costs

The regular price is $50.

selling products for less money

The store is having a sale this week.

fifty percent off,

exp.

sale, n.

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Unit 8

On The Move

The Bus to Trenton Street Stefan:

Excuse me, how do I get to the city center?

Jordan:

Where are you going?

Stefan:

Trenton Street.

Jordan:

You can take the bus.

Stefan:

How much is the bus?

Jordan:

It’s about $2.00.

Stefan:

Where’s the bus stop?

Jordan:

It’s over there. But it looks like you just missed the bus. Sorry.

Susan’s Train Ride Susan Kim is a sales manager. She is working on a big computer project in New York City. But today she has an important meeting in Washington, D.C. at 3:00 p.m. It is now 9:30 a.m. She is on the train. She’s sitting next to a man. “How are you this morning?” the man asks. Susan starts to answer, but the man is talking again – on and on. After an hour, the man is still talking, but now Susan is sleeping. Suddenly, the train conductor is shouting, “The next stop is Richmond, Virginia!” “What? Richmond, Virginia? But that’s after Washington, D.C. and I’m going to Washington, D.C. for a three o’clock meeting!” Susan shouts. “Sorry, ma’am,” says the conductor. “The next train to Washington, D.C. is at three o’clock. You’re going to be very late”.

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Bus Stop - What time is it? – It’s seven-thirty. – My bus is late. This is your bus, isn’t it? – Yes, it is. Well, see you later, Frank. – Good-bye, Jane. Have a good day. – You, too.

Pronouns: Subject - Hi, I’m MaX. She is Millie. He is little Sam. We are your new neighbors.

Pronouns: Object – Is that him? – Yes, and that’s her! – Oh, I know them!

Pronouns: Possessive - Is it your turn? – No, it’s his. – It’s not my turn, it’s hers.

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Definition

Example Sentence

bus, n.

a large road vehicle that people pay to travel on

I'm waiting for the bus to town.

bus fare, n.

the money you pay to go on the bus 

How much is the bus fare to the city?

bus stop, n.

the place where people get on and off the bus

The bus stop is across the street.

car, n.

a road vehicle for a driver and passengers

I go to work by car.

conductor, n.

a person on a train who checks passengers' tickets and collects money

Please give your ticket to the conductor.

late, adj.

not arriving on time

Jenny is angry because they are late for the party.

take a taxi, exp.

go in a car with a driver you pay

Let's take a taxi. We don't have time for the bus.

train, n.

railroad cars that move on tracks and which people pay to travel on

The train leaves in ten minutes.

wait for, v.

to stay in one place because you expect something to happen

Please wait for me by the cafe.

walk, v.

to move by putting one foot in front of the other

The weather is beautiful. Let's walk to the store.

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