Int Workbook 3

I N T E R M E D I AT E 3 S T U D E N T WORKBOOK

English Discoveries

Intermediate 3 Student Workbook

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Dear Student,

Welcome to the English Discoveries Student Workbook – Intermediate 3. This workbook is especially for you! It will help you use, practice and progress in English.

Each unit of the workbook corresponds directly to a unit in the English Discoveries Intermediate 3 course. You should use this workbook together with the course. For example, after you do the listening component from the course, we recommend you do the listening section in the workbook. Your workbook also contains copies of the Explore texts from the English Discoveries course, so you can refer to its content when you are away from the computer.

Each unit in the workbook has four sections: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Grammar. • The Listening section will help you practice your listening skills. A variety of genre, such as voice mail messages, radio programs and TV video clips are included. • The Reading section will reinforce your understanding of different kinds of reading texts such as postcards, ads, stories and newspaper articles. • The Speaking section will give you the opportunity to practice different speaking functions such as ordering a meal in a restaurant, asking for directions, making suggestions, etc. • The Grammar section will help you practice the main points of the online unit within the context of the unit theme. This way you will learn to use grammar structures in real-life situations.

Special emphasis has been given throughout the workbook to speaking and writing activities and you will see that you have a lot of opportunity to express yourself in both spoken and written English.

We hope you enjoy using this program and wish you lots of luck! The English Discoveries Team

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CONTENTS

UNIT 1

Couples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7 UNIT 2

Sports and Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 UNIT 3

Problems at Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23 UNIT 4

A Helping Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31 UNIT 5

Health and Happiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39 UNIT 6

Going Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47 UNIT 7

Restaurant Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55 UNIT 8

Meeting People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65 APPENDIX

Explore Texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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C O U P L E S ENGAGEMENT a. Do you remember the video with Emily and Skipper in the Listening section? Order the sentences according to the sequence of events. Use the Explore text on page 74 to help you. a. He told her that he had bought her an engagement ring.

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b. Skipper and Emily went to a restaurant. c. He asked her to marry him. d. She told him she would have to start looking for a new place to live. e. Emily noticed that Skipper was very nervous. f. Emily told Skipper about her decision to move out of the mansion. g. Skipper told Emily that he loves her. h. Emily agreed and told Skipper that he was crazy.

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b. Use the words below to complete the sentences. In class, check your answers and then roleplay the dialogue with a partner. 33081

crazy • have • move out • nervous about • start looking think about • thought about • used to of the mansion.”

1. “I should 2. “What does your family

it?”

3. “They’re just going to have to get

it.”

4. “Have you

where you want to live?”

5. “No, I’ll have to

soon.”

6. “What are you so

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7. “I got this for you. Will you

me?”

8. “It’s beautiful. You’re

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c. Read the dialogue between Julie and her boyfriend, Tom and answer the questions below. Julie: Tom: Julie: Tom:

You won’t believe who I saw in the restaurant today! And my very first day on the job. Somebody famous? A Hollywood star? No silly! I saw a young man and a lovely girl. He gave her an engagement ring. Weren’t you worried that they might notice you?

Julie: It’s you who should be worried. Tom: Me? What should I be worried about? Julie: Well, the woman the man proposed to is your sister. I’m sure you didn’t have any idea that she’s going to get married. Tom: Well actually, Julie – you are quite wrong about that. Emily called me and told me that she recognized you at the restaurant. She thought it would be a great idea if she and I both got engaged to the people we love on the same day. So what do you think? I also have an engagement ring for you. Julie: I think I’m going to get heart palpitations! I never knew you were so romantic! Tom: So I guess that means “Yes”! Circle the correct choices and be ready to explain your choice in class. 1. Julie has worked at the restaurant for a long time / for a short time. 2. Julie got heart palpitations because she thought Emily would recognize her / Tom surprised her. 3. Tom knew what happened in the restaurant because he was there / his sister told him. 4. Tom knew / had no idea that Emily was getting married. 5. Julie agreed / didn’t agree to marry Tom. d. Be prepared to tell Julie and Tom’s story in class.

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A NEW ACQUAINTANCE a. Do you remember the text from the Reading section? Judy called Meg to tell her about the new man in her life. Who said the following statements, Meg or Judy? Mark the correct speaker. Use the Explore text on pages 74, 75 to help you. 33091

Meg

Judy

1. “I’ve just met the man I want to spend the rest of my life with.” 2. “Where did you meet him?” 3. “He was so affectionate.” 4. “Be careful.” 5. “I can trust him.” 6. “Everyone makes mistakes.” 7. “You always think you’ve met the man of your dreams whenever you meet someone new.” b. What can we learn about Judy from the story? Mark true or false. True

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1. Judy is a very moody person. 2. Judy is a shy person. 3. Judy makes friends quickly. 4. Judy is often disappointed when she gets to know the new men in her life. 5. Judy thinks that it is easy to get to know a man. 6. Judy thinks that she doesn’t make mistakes.

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c. After her conversation with Meg, Judy decided she needed some advice from a professional. She wrote to “Dear Celia”, a popular advice column in the newspaper. Complete the letter Judy wrote to “Dear Celia” by choosing the best word. 33101

Dear Celia,

Yesterday, I met a man I want to (1) spend / marry / make the rest of my life with. He’s so

(2) careless / easygoing / foolish and he has a great sense of (3) fun / food / humor. He kissed me on the (4) cheek / lips / hand and was so (5) unfriendly / affectionate / funny.

The problem is I always get so (6) worried / angry / upset when things don’t turn out well.

Do you think I can (7) trust / dislike / promise him? Do you think I’m making another

(8) acquaintance / mistake / chance? My friend tells me that I am always wrong about the men in my life. What should I do? Unlucky Judy

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1. You should trust your instincts. Maybe this time you have found the right person. Agree / Disagree 2. I think it would be a good idea to check your new friend’s background. Find out more about him before you get too involved. Agree / Disagree 3. In my opinion it’s always better to take a chance. Don’t listen to your friend. Agree / Disagree 4. Take a break from meeting men. Stop going to restaurants and don’t talk to strangers, no matter how nice they seem. Agree / Disagree e. Write Celia’s answer to Judy.

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f. Read the last sentence of “A New Acquaintance” in the Explore text on page 75. What do you think will probably happen next? Will Meg meet the man of her dreams? Will Judy continue seeing her new acquaintance? Write a continuation of the story. 33103

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DIVORCED a. In the dialogue “Divorced” in the Speaking section two friends share feelings. One friend tells about a decision. The other friend expresses regret and her opinion about the decision. Use the Explore text on page 76 to help you to find phrases that: 33111

tell about a decision express regret about a decision b. Read the following sentences in which people tell about a decision or express regret about the decision. Mark the correct column. 33112 Telling about a decision

Expressing Expressing regret an opinion

1. I really feel you may be making a terrible mistake. 2. You’re being foolish. He’s not the man for you. 3. I don’t think you’re doing the right thing. 4. Jenny and I are getting married. We’ve set a date. 5. I’m so sorry to hear that. 6. I’m going to run away from home. The situation is terrible. 7. That’s a pity. 8. That’s not a very wise decision. 9. We’ve both decided it would be best if we get divorced.

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c. Write two dialogues using some of the sentences from the list below. In dialogue 1, Tony’s sister Alison advises him not to get divorced. In dialogue 2, Tony’s friend Sam encourages Tony’s decision. 33121

Dialogue 1 Alison: Hi, Tony, I’m so sorry to hear about the divorce. Tony: Alison: Tony:

Dialogue 2 Sam: Hi, Tony, Keep smiling. You made the right decision. Tony: Sam: Tony:

• It was a joint decision. • We don’t love each other anymore. • Don’t be sorry, it’s what we both want. • But maybe you decided too quickly. • Thank you. But it wasn’t easy. • Yes, but it’s obviously the best thing. • Perhaps you should think about the kids. • We decided divorce was the right thing for all the family. • Now you can be a free man with no cares! • I think you should come out with the guys tonight! • Yes, I think so too.

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PAST FORM OF MODALS a. Mark the most appropriate solution to each situation. Then share and explain your choices. 1. You spilled some coffee over your date and decided to ignore it.

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You could have laughed. You could have helped wipe up the coffee. You could have apologized.

2. An acquaintance told you she was getting married and you said, “Poor you!” You could have hugged and kissed her. You could have given her advice about marriage. You could have congratulated her.

3. Your friend told you she was making a huge wedding and you said, “Why?” You should have been enthusiastic. You could have told her it was a waste of money. You could have asked if you were invited.

4. You didn’t get an invitation to a close relative’s wedding, so you didn’t go. You could have called your relative and told her you didn’t get an invitation. You could have called another relative to try and find out why you didn’t get an invitation. You should have called your relative and expressed your anger and disappointment.

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b. Match a sentence from column A with a response from column B so that the sentences have a logical meaning. 33141

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1. You should have asked her out.

a. You should have realized they weren’t together at the party.

2. How could I have known she was married?

b. I couldn’t have. She already has a boyfriend

3. How could I have known they were getting divorced?

c. You should have noticed she was wearing a wedding ring.

4. You should have told me you wanted some flowers.

d. I couldn’t have known he was married.

5. You shouldn’t have trusted him.

e. You could have surprised me.

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www3.

www4.

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c. Complete these sentences using should have or could have. 1. Yesterday, I shouted at my girlfriend. I

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2. This morning I woke up in a bad mood and didn’t say good morning to my husband before he left for work. I 3. Last weekend I spent all my time cleaning. I 4. Last night my boyfriend and I spent the whole evening watching a boring soap opera on television. We 5. I stopped talking to my husband because he gave me his car without any gas in the tank. I 6. I yelled at my daughter when she said she wanted a fancy wedding. I

d. Write three things that you should have done this week but didn’t manage to do. Tell your partner what they are. Your partner will tell you how you could have managed to do them. 1. 2. 3.

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SPORTS AND FITNESS SPORTS a. Do you remember the radio interview from the Listening section? Answer the following questions about the interview. Use the Explore text on page 77 to help you. 33151

1. What is the name of the radio show? 2. Who was the guest on the show? 3. Why was she invited to the show? 4. Was the guest optimistic or pessimistic about the future?

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b. Match the host’s questions to Tina’s answers. Use the Explore text on page 77 to help you. 1. You were expected to win every event at yesterday’s competition. What happened?

a. I sure hope so.

2. How did the girls take not making it to the finals?

b. It was a terrible blow to the team spirit.

3. Can we expect to see you in the finals next year?

c. We should have done much better, but the team had come down with the flu. They weren’t in any condition to compete.

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c. What do you remember about Tina Laurence and the team? Mark the sentences true (4) or false (8). Write the sentence from the Explore text on page 77 that gives you the answer. 1. Tina Laurence is the coach of a girls basketball team. 4

2. She had been an Olympic gold medal champion. 4 3. Her team did not make it to the finals. 4

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d. Tina Laurence spoke to the team after the competition. Complete her speech with the words below. Use the Explore text on page 77 to help you. blow • build up • concentrate • exhausted • expected • finals • handle • strength “We were (1)

to win every event in the competition, but I’m afraid we didn’t. I

know some of you had the flu and were (2) (3)

. However, now we have to

on getting back into shape. I know it’s been a bad (4)

team’s spirit, but I’m confident that you can all (5) (6)

your physical (7)

to our

the upset. Now we’re going to . With lots of practice you’ll soon be in

winning shape. I’m sure we’re going to get to the (8)

next year!”

e. Match the words from column A with the words from column B to form an expression. A

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1. come down with

a. shape

2. in no condition

b. the finals

3. get back into

c. the flu

4. make it to

d. their strength

5. handle

e. to compete

6. build up

f. an upset

7. regain

g. hard

8. take it

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f. The “School Sports” host also asked Coach Laurence about her past. Read the answers Coach Laurence gave and write the host’s questions.

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1. Host:

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Tina Laurence: It happened five years ago during a competition. 2. Host:

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Tina Laurence: I fell off the bar and injured my back badly. 3. Host:

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Tina Laurence: It was a terrible blow. I was very upset. 4. Host:

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Tina Laurence: I was able to overcome it by starting to work. 5. Host:

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Tina Laurence: It gives me such a good feeling to know I am working with young gymnasts Tina Laurence: and helping them win competitions. g. Role-play the dialogue with a partner in class. 33172

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HEALTH AND FITNESS TODAY a. Do you remember the text from the Reading section? Answer the following questions. Use the Explore text on page 78 to help you. 33181

1. What does the health club manager advise as the two main ways to prevent health problems?

2. Give an example of how health clubs are flexible. 3. What do most health clubs offer? 4. What does heart specialist Marvin Kane recommend? 5. What is the doctor’s advice on how to choose a health and fitness program?

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(club slogan) (name of club),

At the

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we say, “ We offer: • • • joining, If you are interested in (make a suggestion)

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c. Read the conversation between Kevin, a new member of the health club and Jack, a veteran member. Complete the dialogue with the words and expressions below. Use the Explore text on page 78 to help you.

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developed my muscles • flexible hours • give up lunch harmful • nutritious meals • variety of activities • your own pace Kevin: Hi, I’m Kevin. This is my first time at the club. How long have you been training here? Jack: Hi, Kevin. My name’s Jack. I’ve been a member here for about three years. I love using the the weightlifting equipment. As you can see I really have (1) Kevin: Isn’t too much exercise (2)

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Jack: Not if you go at (3) Kevin: Weight-lifting isn’t all I’m interested in. I’m really looking for a (4) Jack: Well, there’s a swimming pool here and if you are ready to (5)

,

come play tennis with me during my lunch break. Kevin: I have a really busy schedule. How can I find time for everything? Jack: No problem. This club has (6)

. You can come and work

out before you go to work. Kevin: Well actually, I’m starving. Perhaps I’ll get a sandwich from the cafeteria. Jack: I better warn you. They only serve (7)

here. It’s hard

work staying fit!

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Things you should do

Things you shouldn’t do

You should

You shouldn’t

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TEN MILES a. Do you remember the dialogue “Ten Miles” in the Speaking section? Use the Explore text on page 78 to help you to write phrases that: 33201

reprimand / tell off b. Here are some sentences about health and fitness. Decide what each person is expressing. Mark the correct column. Giving advice

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Reprimanding

1. You should eat more fruit and vegetables. 2. You shouldn’t have over–exercised. You’re exhausted. 3. You should check with your doctor before you join the fitness program. 4. You shouldn’t have swum straight after a heavy meal. You could have got a cramp. 5. You should exercise daily or else you’ll develop health problems. 6. Stop eating all that junk food. You should eat nutritious meals if you want to stay in shape. 7. You shouldn’t have stayed so long at the gym. You missed an important meeting. c. Write a dialogue in which you ask for advice about choosing a fitness program and a doctor gives you advice. Use the words and phrases from b. to help you.

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You: Excuse me, doctor. Do you think you could give me some advice on choosing a fitness program? Your doctor: You: Your doctor: You: Your doctor: d. Role-play the dialogue with a partner. 33204

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PAST CONDITIONALS a. Look at the three pictures below. Match the quote to the situation. 33211

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If I had eaten more carefully, I wouldn’t have gained so much weight.

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b. If we hadn’t caught the flu, we would have reached the finals.

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If I had spent more time in the gym, I would have won the race.

b. Look at the fourth picture. Write your own speech bubble using the Past Conditional. 33212

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c. Heart specialist, Martin Kane, gives some of his patients some advice. Match the two parts of each sentence in A and B to form a new sentence with the doctor’s advice. 33221

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1. If you had watched what you ate,

a. if you had stopped eating such fatty foods.

2. If you had been more careful lifting weights,

b. if you had followed my advice.

3. You would have succeeded with your diet

c. you wouldn’t have had to go on a strict diet.

4. If you had chosen a program to match your needs,

d. your injury could have been avoided.

5. You wouldn’t have had so many problems now e. you wouldn’t have dropped them on your feet.

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enough money to join a heath club, fit.

2. The health club closed early last night. Susan didn’t exercise. If the health club

early last night, Susan

3. Tom didn’t take his tennis racket to work. He couldn’t play tennis during his lunch break. If Tom

his tennis racket to work, he tennis during his lunch break.

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4. Experts believe it is still possible to save the steel plant. 4 5. All negotiations have stopped.

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6. In the past the company always kept its promises. 4

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b. Read the following statements. Decide whether the workers or the management of Solid Steel made them. 33241 Workers

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1. “We tried to listen to their demands but they are determined to quit their jobs.” 2. “We told them that we refuse to keep working without getting a raise in pay.” 3. “They keep accusing us of threatening them, but all we want is to be taken seriously.” 4. “We were prepared to give them some incentives, but they weren’t prepared to listen.” 5. “We thought that another strike wouldn’t be effective. We decided to take a more dramatic stand.” c. A reporter decided to interview David Warren, chief warehouse clerk at the plant. Complete the radio interview with the phrases below. Use the Explore text on page 79 to help you. 33242

accept incentives • call for a strike • close down continue with negotiations • increase in wages • throughout the world • walk out of Reporter:

Is it true that your men plan to (1)

their jobs if their

demands aren’t met? David Warren: Definitely. Our workers have had no (2)

for the last five

years. If negotiations fail then the company will have to (3) Reporter:

Why didn’t you (4)

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David Warren: The last one didn’t help. We believe that the management needs to act now. After all they have the money. Solid Steel is the largest steel plant in the area and its products are well known (5) Reporter:

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In other words, Mr. Warren, are you saying there’s little hope in reaching a settlement?

David Warren: Quite honestly, my men won’t (6) They also do not want to (7) Reporter:

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d. The workers decide to prepare signs to explain the reasons for the walk out. Write the text for the signs. Share your slogans with the class. 33251

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FIFTY DAYS AND COUNTING a. Do you remember the text from the Reading section? Circle the correct answer for the following questions. Use the Explore text on pages 79, 80 to help you. 33261

1. What caused the walkout at Flemming Steel? (bad working conditions / a cut in wages / the strike) 2. Who did Chuck Roste blame for the difficult situation? (the foreign competition / the workers / the management) 3. Who did the workers blame? (the management / their wives / foreign competition) 4. What has so far prevented the plant from closing? (the workers’ wives/ the management / both the workers and the management) 5. Why is the title of the story “Fifty Days and Counting?” (The strike will only last fifty days. / The strike started fifty days ago and no one knows when it will end. / The strike is fifty years old.) b. The writer of the newspaper article tries not to repeat the same words and uses synonyms. Find the synonyms in the text for: 33262

1. a walkout 2. cut in wages 3. shut down 4. workers 5. closing its doors c. Following sentences. Use the Explore text on pages 79, 80 to help you. 1. If the management (1)

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competition, we (2) 2. If it (3) (4) 3. If it (5) the plant (6)

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d. Read a dialogue between some of the wives of the strikers. Complete the dialogue with the words and phrases below. Use the Explore text on page 45-46 to help you. 33271

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We can’t allow the plant to close. How else will our husbands be able to (1)

Debra:

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I disagree. Our husbands can’t work on such low wages. They already took a (2)

. How can we manage on so little money? For the last few

years we all knew the plant has suffered (3) husband is ready to (4) Fiona:

. No wonder my

; he feels the plant has no future.

I blame the management. They should have (5)

that foreign competition

would be harmful. Nina:

I agree. The management doesn’t appreciate our husbands’ (6) (7)

Fiona:

wouldn’t have lasted this long without their good will.

But what about a (8)

to the problem? All the negotiations

have been (9) Debra:

. The

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I suggest we join the strike. I think we could make a difference if we stand alongside our men.

Nina:

Brilliant idea! The radio and television will love it! I can see the headlines “Women support striking husbands!”. (10)

there’s no other choice!

e. Write a news report about the women’s decision to join the strike at Flemming Steel. Remember to include:

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what happened when it happened who was involved why the event took place quotes from the actual words of the women (see activity d) a headline f. Share your news reports with the class.

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QUITTING a. Do you remember the dialogue in the Speaking section? The two people are leaving their jobs. Match the statements in column A to the response in column B. Use the Explore text on page 80 to help you. 33281 A B 1. Are you thinking of quitting?

a. You were wrong.

2. I’ve heard you were planning to leave.

b. Don’t be.

3. I’m thinking of quitting, myself.

c. Why do you ask?

4. I’m sorry to hear that.

d. You’re kidding.

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VVVV3.

VVVV 4.

b. Express your intentions about the following imaginary situations: 1. You feel that you are not getting enough attention from your teacher.

2. Your boss asks you to work an hour longer every day without extra pay.

3. You win a million dollars in the lottery.

4. The company you work at closes.

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c. Look at the pictures of the people in unhappy situations at work. What do you think the people intend to do? Write a sentence for each picture using an expression of intention (thinking of, planning to)

What are you going to do about the cut in wages?

I hate my boss.

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They’re wasting time. Why do they take such long coffee breaks? 3.

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RELATIVE CLAUSES a. Put commas around the non-restrictive relative clauses.

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1. Flemming Steel which is located in Hamilton is the largest steel company in the country. 2. David Warre who is chief warehouse clerk at the plant supported the workers’ demands. 3. The workers who are still striking had already had a decrease in salary. 4. Foreign competition which was the cause of the company’s financial difficulties was the reason behind the pay cut. 5. Hank Wiskowski who represents the employees believes that management should have seen the problem. b. Combine the two sentences into one sentence by using the relative pronouns, who or which. Read the sentence to a partner. 33302

1. Mrs. Smith went on strike with her husband. She is one of the worker’s wives.

2. Solid Steel is the largest plant in our region. It is going to close down tomorrow.

3. Hank Wiskowski disagrees with the management. He represents the employees.

4. The workers are still striking. They went on strike fifty days ago.

5. Incentives were rejected by the workers. They were offered by the management.

c. Complete the sentences using an appropriate relative clause. Share your sentences with the class. 1. My boss, 2. The dress shop,

, is very successful. , is now importing clothes from the Far East.

3. My colleague,

, has decided to quit.

4. The management,

, has refused to negotiate with us.

5. The products,

3

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1. We want to hear what you think. 2. I don’t think society should feel responsible for them. 3. You’re on the air. 4. I’d like to comment on what Mr. Dawkins said. 5. I’m sorry, but I have to interrupt you. 6. What are your views on the situation of the homeless? 7. We have another caller. 8. Do we have someone on the line? 9. Thank you all for listening. 10. Join us again.

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b. Match a sentence part from column A and a sentence part from column B to form a correct sentence.

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B

1. We will discuss the situation

a. on whether or not you’re willing to work.

2. What is our responsibility

b. who don’t have enough money to pay the rent.

3. Keeping a job depends

c. of the homeless in America’s cities.

4. Homeless people are usually capable

d. people who have had some bad luck.

5. The homeless may be senior citizens

e. as members of society?

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Disagree

1. Keeping a job usually depends on whether or not you’re willing to work. 2. I don’t think society should feel responsible for these people. 3. I don’t believe in helping people who won’t help themselves. 4. The homeless are really no different from you or me. 5. If the establishment had taken steps to help these people, the situation would be different today.

d. Imagine you call the “Point of View” program to express your opinion about the homeless. Write a dialogue between the radio host and yourself. Use the words and phrases from a. and b. to help you. 33323

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DOES HOMELESS MEAN HELPLESS? a. Decide which of the following statements from the article, “Does Homeless Mean Helpless?” express a fact or an opinion. Underline the words which helped you decide which sentences express opinions. Mark the appropriate column. Check your answers with a partner. 33331

fact

opinion

1. Thousands of youngsters and elderly people live on the streets. 2. Our government should have done something about this problem years ago. 3. It is expected that by the year 2000, ten percent of the country will be living on the streets. 4. If low-rent housing had been provided then, there would not be such a problem today. 5. Willy Burns has spent the last nine years on the street.

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Mrs. Jacks

Mr. Burns

Kevin

1. “I am not capable of living like other citizens.” 2. “Wherever I went, I’d still feel like I didn’t belong.” 3. “No positive steps have been taken to offer these people an alternative life.” 4. “I came from a home where there was a lot of violence.” 5. “I can’t help wondering why people want to help me.”

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1. “Life has been pretty bad. I have no hope for the future.”

2. “Life in a retirement home is wonderful. It’s a pity not all senior citizens can afford it.”

3. “I chose to live on the streets. It’s what I prefer.”

d. Match the words in column A with the correct words in column B. Write the phrases below. A

B

1. take

a. housing

2. provide

b. a difference

3. give

c. steps

4. make

d. an alternative life

5. offer

e. a point of view

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1. Distribute free meals to people who live on the streets. 2. Force the homeless to go into shelters. 3. Have social workers visit the homeless once a week. 4. Have doctors go out on the streets to examine the homeless. 5. Provide low-rent housing. 6. Invite the homeless into your home. f. Look at the title of the Reading passage again. Do you think homeless means helpless? Write a short paragraph saying how you think homeless people like Mr. Burns and Kevin can be helped. Use your own ideas or those in activity e. Give your paragraph to a partner to read.

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DO YOU NEED HELP? a. In the dialogue, “Do You Need Help?”, a young man tries to help a woman. Use the Explore text on page 82 and write the words from the dialogue that express the following: 33351

1. offering help 2. accepting help 3. refusing help

b. Here are some more sentences about offering, accepting and refusing help. Decide which each person is expressing and mark the correct column. 33352

Offering help

Accepting help

Refusing help

01. Can I help you carry your shopping? 02. I prefer to depend on myself, thanks. 03. Please, let me give you a hand. It’s really no trouble. 04. I don’t want your help. I can manage by myself. 05. Would you like me to help you find a job? 06. Can I at least offer you a hot meal and a cup of coffee? 07. I’ve told you before - I like doing things my own way. 08. Oh, all right. You can drive me to the doctor’s. 09. Yes, that’s very kind of you. 10. Is there anything else I can do for you?

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c. Write two alternative dialogues. In dialogue 1, a homeless person accepts help from a social worker. In dialogue 2, he refuses help. You can use the phrases from a. and b. to help you. 33361

Dialogue 1 Social worker: Do you need help finding a place to stay? Homeless person: Social worker: Homeless person: Social worker: Homeless person:

Dialogue 2 Social worker: Do you need help finding a place to stay? Homeless person: Social worker: Homeless person: Social worker: Homeless person:

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1. “Point of View” is a radio call-in program (1) whose/whom/which is listened to by ordinary citizens all over the country. (2) Whatever/whenever/whoever you are and (3) whatever/whenever/whoever you think – we at “Point of View” want to hear from you. So call us now – and let’s hear (4) what/that/which you have to say! 2. Poor Kevin came from a home (1) whose/where/that there was a lot of violence. As a result, he ran away from home and ended up on the streets. Now, (2) wherever/whenever/whatever he goes, he feels he doesn’t belong. He has a very negative attitude to the future and feels that (3) whatever/whenever/whoever he does will end in failure.

a.

b.

3. Willy Burns, (1) whose/whom/where life for the last nine years has been spent on the streets, claims that he is homeless by choice. He says that he is an example of someone (2) whose/which/who isn’t capable of leading a normal life. (3) Whatever/Wherever/Whenever happens, he prefers to depend only on himself

c.

4. Marilyn is a social worker (1) who/where/which works with homeless people. She believes that the homeless are capable people (2) who/that/which have simply had some bad luck. (3) Whatever/Whoever/Whenever the reason people have for being homeless, Marilyn believes that society always has responsibility to help out.

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b. Complete the description of Mrs. Jacks by adding a relative pronoun. 33381

Mrs. Flory Jacks, (1)

lives in a retirement home, is satisfied with her life.

However, she has to do (2)

the staff at the home tells her to do.

Sometimes, when she is lonely, she speaks to (3) She really misses her old neighborhood, (4) years.

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4 4 4 4 4

/ / / / /

8 8 8 8 8

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flirting • joking • making fun • teasing

of her.

1. She is upset because he is 2. Don’t you understand that he’s interested in you? That’s why he was with you. 3. Don’t take him seriously. He’s just

.

4. Don’t let that bother you. He’s just

you.

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c. Read the scriptwriter’s summary of the next episode of the soap opera. Write the dialogue for the script. Act out your scripts in class. 33401

At Helena’s party: Lully comes up to Chad and asks him why he has come to the party. Chad is surprised by the question. He tries to change the

subject and asks Lully about her health. Lully’s mother comes up to them

and says hello. Chad asks her to go with him to meet some of his friends. Mom refuses because she doesn’t want to leave Lully alone at the party. Lully wants her mother to go with Chad. Mom agrees to go with Chad.

Lully: Chad: Mom: Chad: Mom: Lully: Mom:

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AFTER A HEART ATTACK a. Do you remember the advice for people recovering from a heart attack? Mark the topics the advice deals with. Use the Explore text on page 85 to help you. 33411

01.

smoking

06.

weighing yourself

02.

eating

07.

sleeping

03.

reading

08.

visits to the doctor

04.

exercising

09.

drinking alcohol

05.

overworking

10.

drinking water

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c. Do you remember the instructions and advice for people recovering from a heart attack? Read the following text and underline the incorrect information. Use the Explore text on page 85 to help you.

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Many victims of heart attacks do not know how to behave after the heart attack. There are things you may do and things you may not do. You may smoke two cigarettes a day, but no more. Also, you may not drink any alcohol at all, including wine. As far as your diet is concerned, eat nutritious food. You may eat as much grilled fish and chicken as you wish. Don’t worry about your weight. Don’t weigh yourself more than once a month. It’s a good idea to exercise once in a while. Exercising too much can weaken your heart. Keep fit and eat sensibly and you can prevent another heart attack.

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1. Which of the two has the healthier diet? 2. Give advice to each of the men on how to improve each of their diets. Use the phrases: you should or you should not. 3. Share your advice with the class.

Paul’s Daily Diet

Greg’s Daily Diet

cereal

whole-grain bread

fried egg

cottage cheese

steak and chips

grilled fish and salad

red wine

fried sausages

pasta

vegetable pie

salad

fresh fruit

ice cream

beer and peanuts chocolate cake

e. Write down your daily diet. Share it with a partner and decide if it is a healthy diet. 33423

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CAN I HELP? a. Do you remember the dialogue “Can I Help?” in the Speaking section? Use the Explore text on page 85 to help you to answer the questions. 33431

1. Where does the dialogue take place? 2. What kind of help is the man offering? 3. What mistake did the woman make? 4. What does the man offer to do? 5. Does the woman agree? b. Use the Explore text on page 85 to help you write the words used to: 33432

offer help

accept help

c. Read the following sentences that give advice on health and happiness. Decide what each sentence expresses. Mark the correct column.

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Offering help

Accepting help

1. “Can I suggest a really good diet?” 2. “Sure, if I don’t have to starve!” 3. “Can I buy your fruit and vegetables this week?” 4. “I think I can manage cutting out salt.” 5. “Could I recommend a good dietician?” 6. “Thank you for your advice about exercising.” 7. “Can I prepare you a great low fat lunch?”

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d. Dr. Chadwick gives advice to his patient, Pam. Pam does not want to follow the doctor’s advice. Write the dialogue. You can use the sentences below or write your own. Role-play the dialogue with a partner. 33441

Doctor: Good morning, Pam. I think today we should talk about how you can get into better shape and feel happier about yourself. At your age bad habits can be dangerous! Can I offer some help? Pam: Doctor: Pam: Doctor: Pam: Do you want me to explain how to eat more nutritious food? Can I recommend a way to limit your drinking so much alcohol? Do you want me to tell you how to start a keep fit program? I think I’m too old to change my ways. Do you want me to be miserable all day?

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PAST FORM OF MODALS a. Match the sentences from A and B to express possibility. In some cases there is more than one possibility. Share your answers with the class. 33451

A

B

1. “My boyfriend is very late for our date.”

a. “He may have gone swimming!”

2. “The doctor hasn’t arrived at the clinic.”

b. “He may have got delayed at work.”

3. “Have you seen the gym instructor?”

c. “He may have gone to the gym after work.”

4. “Do you know where my husband is?”

d. “He might have visited a sick patient.”

5. “Have you seen the car keys?”

e. “You may have left them in the car!”

6. “Do you know where the groceries are?”

f. “You might have forgotten them in the store.”

1.

vvvv2.

vvvv3.

vvvv4.

vvvv5.

vvvv6.

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b. Complete the following sentences using must have to make a logical conclusion. 1. The boss was found on the floor of his office. He

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(have)

a heart attack. 2. The doctor came to visit her at home. He

(decide)

that she needs special attention. 3. The doctor’s report is still on her desk. She

(not finish)

writing it. 4. She looks much better now. She

(go) on vacation.

5. He fell asleep while driving. He

(be) overtired.

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c. Read the following reports about missing items. What must/might/may have happened? Share your answers with the class. 33461

Missing talking parrot A talking parrot was reported missing yesterday from its home in Bayway. The parrot, which belongs to the gym instructor at the community center, was last seen perched on the window of the gym.

The parrot

Missing Jeep A jeep was reported missing yesterday after its driver left it on the beach while he went jogging.

The jeep

Vet’s Medical Bag Missing The vet’s medical bag was reported missing last evening after he made an emergency call to help a cow give birth.

The bag

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1. The program tells about sports events / musical events. 2. There are two / three presenters. 3. The program recommends / doesn’t recommend events. 4. The presenters agree / don’t agree on the best event. 5. The presenters check out the events themselves / take listener’s choices. 6. The program is on every day / once a week. 33472

b. Who says what in the radio program “Sound Sense”? Use the Explore text on page 86 to help you. Mark the right answer. Allegra Ray 1. “Which upcoming musical event tops your list of recommendations today?” 2. “Musical Disturbance is sure to become a classic.” 3. “If the applause is any sign, this will be the hit of the year.” 4. “If you’ve only got one night out, you should play it safe.” 5. “We’ll be there checking it out for our listeners.”

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c. Complete the music magazine review with the words below. Use the Explore text on page 86 to help you. 33481

cheered • hilarious • lots of money • musical comedy • on tour outstanding • recommend • talented • top of the list • worthwhile

Best Show in Town! by Richard Blake There can be no doubt that “Musical Disturbance” is the (1) in musical entertainment this week. The show is a (2) up and (3)

hit. The entire audience stood

on the opening night. In most critics’ view, this

(4)

will become a classic. The show is making (5)

(6)

production and features very (7)

(9)

the musical. This has been my most (10)

sure to be a huge financial success for director Ali Green. “Musical Disturbance” is an The show is (8) this season!

in Newtown for another two months. I strongly

and is singers and actors. experience

d. Fill in the table according to the information in the Explore text on page 86. “Musical Disturbance”

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“The Astonished Genius”

Kind of event Audience reaction How successful Ray’s recommendation Allegra’s recommendation e. Complete the following sentences in order to compare “Musical Disturbance” and “The Astonished Genius”. Use the information from your table in c. 33483

“Musical Disturbance” is a musical comedy while “The Astonished Genius” is (1)

. They are both (2)

The audiences in both events (3) (4)

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f. Read the dialogue of the next broadcast of “Sound Sense” and answer the questions that follow. 33491 Allegra: Welcome to “Sound Sense”, the program that informs you all about upcoming musical events around town. Ray:

That was Allegra Pizzicato and I am Ray Tone - and we have two shows we want to tell you about this week.

Allegra: Well the first show, “Never on Monday” which opened this week, is one that I strongly do not recommend. The music is intolerably loud and the singers are extremely untalented. I have to say I was very disappointed because the musical is directed by Noel Hill, the same person who directed the successful “The Astonished Genius”. In my view, “Never on Monday” should never be seen on any day! Ray:

Well Allegra, you seem pretty certain about not recommending that show! Unfortunately, listeners are going to be further disappointed to hear that the long-running, popular musical show “Musical Box” has been cancelled due to the illness of some of the main performers. Tickets have already been sold out for the first performance of the new season this weekend. I’m afraid ticket holders will have to hang on to their tickets till the musical is rescheduled. I imagine there are going to be a lot of disappointed fans hearing that announcement.

Allegra: There’s one bit of good news though… Ray:

And what is that, Allegra?

Allegra: I was right about the dramatic opera “The Astonished Genius”. It’s a huge success! The tickets are all sold out! Ray:

Clever girl! We’ll be back next week at the same time. See you then.

1. Why doesn’t Allegra recommend the show “Never on Monday”?

2. Why is Allegra particularly disappointed?

3. Why was the show “Musical Box” cancelled?

4. How do you know that “Musical Box” is not a new show?

5. Why does Ray think Allegra is a “clever girl”?

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GET READY FOR A HOT DATE a. Do you remember the text from the Reading section? Read Sandy’s list for preparing for her date. Fill in the blanks with verbs below. Use the Explore text on page 87 to help you. 33501

Things to do 1.

a shower

2.

my nails

3.

what to wear

4.

my clothes

5.

makeup

6.

for your date

7.

in time

choose • iron • leave • polish • put on • take • wait

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1. You should 2. It’s a good idea to 3. Don’t forget to 4. Make sure 5. If you c. Read Sandy’s diary entry after her “hot date”. Fill in the blanks. Choose from the words in the box below.

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express my personality • give up hope • hot date plug in • put on makeup • polish • shower Dear Diary,

It took me hours to get ready for my (1)

everything went wrong! First the water in the (2) Next I spilled my favorite nail (3)

. Just about

was freezing.

all over the bed. Yes, you

guessed, red polish all over the sheets and my new white pants! I couldn’t find anything to wear that would (4) I tried to (5)

. When

the iron, I realized it didn’t work so I had

to go to my neighbor’s house to iron. When I got back to my house there was a power cut. I wanted to die! How do you (6)

in the dark?

I started to think - this is just perfect... a blind date in the dark! Well I waited and waited. He never came.

This morning I found a note stuck to my front door, “They say you should never (7)

I guess you turned out to be a ‘deaf date!’”

. I rang your bell for half an hour – but

d. Write your own instructions on “What not to do getting ready for a blind date.” Share your instructions with the class.

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LUNCH a. Do you remember the dialogue “Lunch” in the Speaking section? Use the Explore text on page 87 to help you. Write the words that the two women use to express: 33521

satisfaction

leave-taking

b. Read the following sentences made by friends going out. Decide what each person is expressing. Mark the correct column. Expressing satisfaction 1. That was a really great movie. You chose well. 2. I’ve got to go now. Take it easy. 3. Now that was a really delicious lunch. 4. It was the best meal I’ve had in ages. 5. Call me when you get home. Drive safely. 6. That was an incredible show. I didn’t want it to end! 7. I’d better get going. It’s really late. 8. Take care of yourself. 9. I’ll speak to you later. See you.

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1. Sally: I love opera. You:

So

2. Ray Tone: You:

. Ray didn’t like the opera that much.

Neither

4. Allegra: You:

I enjoyed that musical comedy.

I

3. Allegra: You:

.

.

Ray didn’t applaud at the end of the opera.

I

.

5. Joan: My daughter hates seafood. You:

My daughter

.

b. Combine each pair of sentences into one sentence by using: not only... but also, either… or, neither... nor. 33532

1. Waiter: You can have either grilled fish. You can have chicken. . 2. Ray Tone:

The audience cheered. They also stood up and applauded. .

3. Allegra:

I didn’t enjoy “Never on Monday”. I also didn’t enjoy “Musical Box”. .

4. My date:

We can go out for dinner. We can go to the movies. .

5. Sandy:

My iron didn’t work. There was a power cut. .

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c. Read the dialogue between Martin and Barbara, the manageress of the “Perfect Date Agency”. Complete the conversation with suitable conjunctions: 33541

either • I’m afraid not • I hope so • I guess so • I guess not I think so • neither • not only • or

Barbara: So, you are looking for a slim, pretty and friendly young girl. Martin:

(1)

.

Barbara: And you’ve never been on a blind date before? Martin:

(2)

.

Barbara: Well don’t worry. (3) Martin:

So, do you have someone for me?

Barbara: (4) Martin:

you’ll find the right girl quickly, or you won’t.

. Let me see. This one’s called Samantha. She’s twenty-five.

I’m looking for someone who (5)

smokes nor drinks.

Barbara: I see. Well Samantha smokes. How about Helena? Here’s her picture. Do you like the way she looks? Martin:

(6)

.

Barbara: Thinking isn’t enough, Martin. You need to feel! Martin:

Well, I am a bit nervous lately. I am (7) also about my future.

Barbara: Martin – decide, either you want to date (8) Martin:

nervous about dating, but you don’t.

Well, I think, I want to.

Barbara: You don’t sound enthusiastic, Martin. Martin:

(9)

.

Barbara: Well, perhaps this isn’t the right time for you. Martin:

Oh, it’s the right time. My Mom just passed away and left me a huge house and a lot of money.

Barbara: Really? Actually, Martin, I’m free and I don’t smoke or drink!

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b. Read a magazine review of the restaurant Sophie went to. Complete the review with words from below. Use the Explore text on page 47 to help you. 33561

Wong Does it Right! by Adrian Keel Wong’s Chinese restaurant, situated in the city center, offers (1) Chinese food. The food is all buffet style and customers can choose from a huge variety of (2) I (3)

. with the wonton soup (4)

the corn

soup which the manager recommended. You certainly need to come with a huge (5) (6)

in order to truly take advantage of the excellent food. Don’t the sweet and sour chicken. It was my (7)

This new (8) (9)

.

, which is located where Carmen’s will no doubt be very popular with both the young and old in

Newtown. It is advisable to reserve your table in advance.

appetite • dishes • fabulous • favorite • instead of restaurant • skip • started off • used to be

c. Read Johnny’s return voice mail. Look at the restaurant menu on the next page and mark the foods Johnny chose. 33562 Hello Sophie. I forgot to tell you but I went to Wong’s Chinese restaurant the night it opened. The food was fabulous. I hardly skipped anything – except the corn soup, which I hate, and the roast beef and the spicy veal – which are not my favorites. The wonton soup was delicious and so were the egg rolls, Chinese chicken wings, the noodles, rice, sweet and sour chicken and the sesame chicken. For desert I had the fried bananas. Well maybe I did miss out on some things! I’m ready to go there again when you are! Bye!

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Tonight’s buffet corn soup wonton soup egg rolls dim sum chicken wings roast beef sesame chicken sweet and sour chicken spicy veal noodles and vegetables fried rice fried bananas lychees

d. Decide what you would order from the menu. You can add other dishes as well. Tell your partner what you chose. 33572

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1. Raoul was nervous

a. it was very crowded and noisy.

2. They decided to go Sam’s Seafood and Steak House

b. they had to wait a long time for the waiter to bring their food.

3. When they arrived at the restaurant

c. was very negative.

4. They realized that they should have made a reservation

d. because the restaurant was offering a meal at half-price for students.

5. When they got their table they weren’t pleased

e. because it was in the smoking section and the tablecloth and silverware weren’t clean.

6. After they ordered

f. they both had stomachaches.

7. Neither Marcy nor Raoul enjoyed their food

g. when they had to wait almost an hour for a table.

8. On the way home

h. because it was his first date with Marcy.

9. The review of the restaurant in the college newspaper the next day

i. and decided to leave the restaurant.

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1. Raoul and Marcy are students and probably can only go out to new restaurants / have a lot of money / cannot afford expensive restaurants.

2. They think they were unfortunate to get a table in the smoking section because they like smoking / they don’t like smoking / they don’t like the dirt. 3. They asked the waiter for the check because they weren’t happy with the food / they had stomachaches / they ate roast beef. 4. They would have enjoyed their date more if they had more time / weren’t nervous / they had gone out for pizza. 5. Raoul was sorry / happy / terrible that he hadn’t seen the review of the restaurant before he went there. 6. The word “surprise” in the title of the story refers to (the huge variety of food at the restaurant / the price reduction for students / the terrible experience at the restaurant. c. What do these descriptions refer to? Use the Explore text on pages 47, 48. 33592

1. awfully rare 2. strange bitter flavor 3. awful 4. terrible 5. crowded 6. didn’t look very clean

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d. Read Raoul’s letter of complaint to the restaurant. Underline the five phrases that have incorrect facts. 33601

To the Manager: Sam’s Seafood and Steak House

Dear Sir, I am writing to complain about the terrible evening I spent last night at your restaurant. Firstly, the restaurant was very crowded and noisy and we had to wait nearly two hours for a table. Secondly, there wasn’t even a tablecloth on our table! Thirdly, the service was disgusting and the waiter not only brought us the wrong food, but my girlfriend’s steak was burned and my shrimps were very bitter. This was our first date and our evening was ruined. I hope you take this complaint seriously and compensate me for the meal. My girlfriend and I are both suffering from bad stomachaches and we had to cancel our trip abroad. Sincerely, Raoul Trump

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RECOMMENDATIONS a. Do you remember the dialogue “Recommendations” in the Speaking section? Use the Explore text on page 90 to help you write the words that are used to express: 33611

asking for an opinion giving an opinion agreeing with an opinion asking for an explanation making a suggestion

b. Read the following sentences about going out to eat. Decide what each person is expressing. Mark the correct column. 33611

Asking for an opinion

Asking for an Giving an explanation or opinion clarification

1. “I believe they have very tasty food.” 2. “What do you mean by that?” 3. “The service is awful. You have to wait ages for the food.” 4. “Is it a fancy restaurant?” 5. “Why don’t people like going there?” 6. “They serve dinner by candlelight. It’s worthwhile going there.” 7. “I wouldn’t recommend it. It’s the kind of place your ex-husband would choose!” 8. “Is there some reason the place is so empty?”

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Kate: I think we should try Papa’s Pizza Place tonight. (asks Mary’s opinion) Mary: (gives a negative opinion) Kate: (asks for an explanation) Mary: (gives an explanation) Kate: (agrees with Mary’s opinion and makes another suggestion)

Mary: (agrees happily to the suggestion)

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A

B

1. “If you hadn’t eaten all that food,

a. we wouldn’t have had to wait so long.”

2. “You would have been happier

b. you wouldn’t have been so sick.”

3. “If we had reserved a table,

c. if we had chosen what you suggested.”

4. “They would have chosen something else

d. I wouldn’t have burnt the meal.”

5. “If you had been on time,

e. if you had complimented the cook!”

6. “She might have given you more dessert

f. if they had asked our opinion.”

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1. If we had ordered pizza, we would have been happier. We weren’t happy because we

.

2. If they had gone to a Japanese restaurant, they would have had to sit on the floor. Since they didn’t go to a Japanese restaurant they

.

3. If she hadn’t been so hungry, she wouldn’t have been able to finish her meal. She finished her meal because

.

4. If the food had been good, the newspaper would have given it a good review. Since the food was not good, the newspaper

.

5. If she had skipped the soup, she would have enjoyed the buffet more. She didn’t skip the soup so she

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1. “If I had had enough money to pay the bill I wouldn’t be washing / I wouldn’t wash dishes now.”

3. “We wouldn’t be standing in line if we made a reservation / if we had made a reservation.”

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4. “If I hadn’t lost my job, I wouldn’t be standing here / I wouldn’t have stood here.”

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SOAP OPERA a. Do you remember the soap opera with Angel and Veronica in the Listening section? Arrange the sentences in the correct order according to the real sequence of events in the lives of Angel and Veronica. Use the Explore text on page 92 to help you. Then tell the story to a partner. 33651

a. Angel comes to see Veronica. b. She is nervous about how to behave at the meeting. c. Veronica doesn’t recognize Angel immediately. d. Their uncle and aunt separate them. e. They discover they have the same tastes. f. Angel and Veronica’s parents die in a car accident. g. Veronica remembers who Angel is. h. Angel dreams of meeting Veronica during the years they are apart. i.

Angel tells Veronica that she is her long lost twin sister.

j.

They have the rest of their lives to get to know each other.

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affectionately • coming back to me now • Do I shake her hand episode • in common • personalities • separated • soap opera

Interviewer:

Well, it’s great to have you both on my show, “Meeting People”. The radio soap opera, “A Stranger from the Past” was very popular with our listeners. I believe you both got a lot of fan mail, particularly after the final episode. Debra, you played the part of Angel. How much did you identify with her character?

Debra Leigh (Angel):

Well, I tried to imagine what it would feel like – finally meeting your twin sister. I really did ask myself questions like (1)

or should I hug her

(2) Interviewer:

?

Katherine, you played the part of Veronica. Did you enjoy playing that role?

Katherine Taylor (Veronica):

Yes, it was wonderful. In the final (3) I kept practicing the part when my memory came back and I said, “It’s all (4)

.” When I

remembered how we were (5)

at

such a young age, I felt very emotional. Interviewer:

You both actually look very alike. Do you have much (6)

Debra:

?

You won’t believe it but our (7)

are

very similar. We like the same kind of clothes and music. Interviewer:

Well, thank you both for this exclusive radio interview. We look forward to having you both take part in another successful radio (8)

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THE DAY I MET MICK a. Do you remember the story in the Reading section? The writer tells about some things that went well and some things that went wrong. Read the following statements and write them in the correct column. Use the Explore text on page 93 to help you. 33671

- The alarm clock didn’t ring.

- A sports car crashed into her car.

- There was no hot water for the shower.

- She wasn’t hurt.

- A policeman signaled her to stop.

- The driver of the sports car was the musician, - Mick Starlight.

- The policeman was really cute. - The policeman only gave her a warning.

Good things

- He gave her tickets to his next concert.

Bad things

b. Write a newspaper report about the accident. You can write your own or complete the report below. Add a headline to the report. 33672

(headline) Last night a very lucky lady had an accident. It happened at (give time) intersection of (give two street names)

at the . The woman,

Judy Robbins, had left home in a hurry in order to (give the reason) . When she reached the intersection, (write what she did) . That’s when a sports car (write what happened) . She was surprised (give reason) . The driver was (give driver’s reaction) that he (write what he did)

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embarrassed • intersection • ironed • mess • nervous • right into signaled • warning • wet

“I noticed a yellow mini speeding along University Road at 10:37. I (1) the driver to stop and move over to the side of the road. The driver looked very (2) and scared. She looked as if she’d just run out of her house; her clothes weren’t (3)

and her hair was still (4)

(5)

. She seemed very

about the way she looked. She admitted she had been speeding

so I just gave her a (6)

. Quite honestly, she looked such a (7)

I thought she would cry if I shouted at her. I decided to follow her since I was rather concerned about her strange appearance. At the next (8) went (9)

she stopped for a red light. That’s when a sports car her car. Luckily, no one was hurt. When I asked the driver for his license,

he tried to tell me he was some famous musician. But I’ve heard that story before!”

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NICE MEETING YOU a. Do you remember the dialogue “Nice Meeting You” in the Speaking section? The man was not interested in continuing a relationship with the woman. Read the following statements and decide which show that the person is not interested in continuing the relationship. 33691

1. See you around. 2. Don’t call me again. 3. When can I call you? 4. I’m sorry, but I’m really busy for the next few months. 5. See you sometime. 6. I hear there’s a new movie playing. 7. I don’t think there’s much point in continuing, do you? 8. How about lunch next week? 9. Is there a special restaurant you’d like to go to? 10. I hope we see each other again soon.

b. Read the following situations and decide which expressions of leave-taking below you could use in each situation. 33692 1. You have an interview for a new job. You take leave of the person who interviewed you. 2. You and your best friend just had lunch together. You have to get back to the office. 3. You spent the afternoon with your grandmother. You have to return home. 4. You were on a date with a person who did not behave nicely. You do not want to see him/her again. 5. You spent a few days at a friend’s home. You need to get back to your routine.

Expressions of leave-taking: a. See you later. I’ve got to run. b. It was so nice seeing you. I’ll call you during the week. Stay well. c. Thank you so much for your interest. I hope I’ll be hearing from you soon. d. It was so great spending time together. It’s a pity I can’t stay longer. e. Could you get a taxi home? I’m really in a hurry to get back home.

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c. Complete the dialogue between you and a person on your first date together. 33701

You: I really had a nice time tonight. Your date: (politely agree) You: (suggest another date) Your date: (refuse another date) You: (take leave unhappily)

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PAST FORM OF MODALS a. Read the dialogue between Michelle and her boyfriend, David. Complete Michelle’s list of the things she should have done and the things she shouldn’t have done on her first day at work. Michelle: I had the worst day at work. I couldn’t remember the boss’ name! David:

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Michelle, it’s David! Like mine. How could you have forgotten?

Michelle: It gets worse. I left my laptop in the car. David:

It could have got stolen!

Michelle: Yes, and I forgot to take my credit card. I had no money to buy lunch. David:

You should have borrowed money from someone.

Michelle: No, I couldn’t have. I was too nervous to speak to anyone. I know I should have spoken to some of the other girls at work. David:

You didn’t speak to anyone?

Michelle: No, I sat at my computer and hardly moved. I mustn’t do that again. I must get some exercise. I have a terrible headache. David:

Did you at least drink?

Michelle: No. David:

Michelle, let me take you out to dinner. Where did you put the car keys?

Michelle: I don’t know. I should have left them on the table. David:

Yes, you should have!!

Things I should have done

Things I shouldn’t have done

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1. My roommate hasn’t come home from work

2. There’s no answer at my husband’s office.

yet. He must have taken a later train.

3. My taxi hasn’t arrived yet.

4. The kids haven’t eaten supper.

5. We haven’t heard from our neighbors who went to China.

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COUPLES

Engagement

Emily:

So, I really think I should move out of the mansion.

Skipper:

What does your family think about that?

Emily:

They're just going to have to get used to it.

Skipper:

Have you thought about where you want to live?

Emily:

No. I'll have to start looking soon.

Skipper:

Emily.

Emily:

What?

Waitress:

Excuse me. Will there be anything else for you?

Skipper:

Oh, no. Just the bill, please.

Emily:

What is it, Skip?

Skipper:

I'm so nervous! My hands are sweating, and I've got palpitations.

Emily:

What are you nervous about? I've never seen you like this.

Skipper:

Emily, when I was back in Iowa, I got this for you. It's not much of an engagement ring, but it's for you, if you'll have it...if you'll have me.

Emily:

Skipper...it's beautiful! You're crazy.

Skipper:

I love you, Emily.

A New Acquaintance The phone rang next to Meg's bed. It was Judy. “Hi, Meg!” “Oh, hi, Judy! How are you?” “Great!” “Great? Why?” Meg asked suspiciously. Judy was always either feeling great or complaining about everything.

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“I've just met the man I want to spend the rest of my life with,” Judy said dreamily. “Where did you meet him?” Meg asked. “At ‘The Deep Blue Sea’,” Judy replied. “What's that?” “You know. It's that new restaurant where all the waiters and waitresses wear fish costumes,” Judy said. “Well, I saw him at the table across from me. I thought he was a snob. But then he smiled at me, and I thought he recognized me from somewhere. He didn't. He just wanted to meet me. We started talking. Meg, he's so easygoing, and he has a great sense of humor. And he has the nicest personality...” Meg could not listen to Judy any longer. She must have heard this same conversation a hundred times. Judy, whom no one could call shy, met strangers and considered them friends within minutes. The problem was that she was often disappointed when she actually got to know them. “Judy,” Meg said. “Oh, and Meg,” Judy continued, not listening, “he was so affectionate. He kissed my cheek when he said goodbye.” “Judy,” Meg said again. “What?” “Be careful.” “I can trust him. I know,” Judy answered. “Like you knew about Peter?” “Oh, Peter. I should have realized that Peter had problems when he started calling me five times a day at work. Peter was a mistake. Everyone makes mistakes.” “And Henry?” Meg continued. “Oh, Henry. How could I have known about Henry?” “Judy, you could have known about Henry if you had checked out his excuses. He was always visiting his sick mother. You should have known.” “I guess so. You're right,” Judy consented. “Look! Just be careful. You always think you've met the man of your dreams whenever you meet someone new.” They said goodbye, and Meg made herself a cup of coffee. She decided to go check out ‘The Deep Blue Sea’ the next day. It was time to meet someone new.

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Divorced -

Tony and I are getting divorced.

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You're kidding! I'm very sorry to hear that.

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Don't be. We've both decided that we don't love each other anymore.

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Well, as long as you both feel the same way, I suppose divorce is the best thing.

Past Form of Modals: Should/Could Have -

Don't you think you should have asked your father for permission to take his car?

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Even if I'd wanted to I couldn't have. He wasn't at home.

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UNIT 2

SPORTS AND FITNESS

Sports Host:

Welcome back to “School Sports”. We're talking with North Star coach, Tina Laurence. Some of you might not remember, but Tina Laurence was on her way to becoming an Olympic athlete when she had a tragic accident several years ago. I'm sure she would have brought home many gold medals. However, she has made a name for herself with her champion gymnastics team. Coach Laurence, the North Stars were expected to win every event at yesterday's competition. What happened?

Coach:

I admit that we should have done much better, but several members of the team had come down with the flu. They were exhausted. They really weren't in any condition to compete, but they weren't willing to give in.

Host:

Well, I'm sure that if they hadn't been sick, the team would have made it to the finals.

Coach:

I am, too. Now we have to concentrate on getting back into shape and preparing for the next competition.

Host:

How did the girls take not making it to the finals?

Coach:

It was a terrible blow to the team's spirit. The girls who have been competing for a long time know how to handle such an upset. The newer members have taken it much harder. So now the team will not only have to build up their physical strength through weightlifting and practice, but also regain their confidence, by hopefully winning the next match.

Host:

Can we expect to see you in the finals next year?

Coach:

I sure hope so.

Host:

Thank you so much for talking with us today, Coach Laurence. And until next time, this is Carl Rugby with “School Sports”.

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Health and Fitness Today Health and fitness are very much in the news. More people these days are concentrating on eating sensibly and staying in shape. “We try to prevent problems,” says Jane Roberts, manager of the Eat Right and Stay Fit Health Club. “We encourage our members to eat nutritious meals and to exercise daily. 'Do it now,' we tell our clients. So many of the people who come to us say that they should have joined sooner.” In recent years, health clubs like Eat Right and Stay Fit have been opening all over the country. Most of these clubs offer flexible hours and a wide variety of activities. People who wish to exercise before going to work can do so early in the morning, and many health clubs do not close until late at night. Most health clubs offer a large and well-equipped gymnastics facility with weightlifting equipment, where club members can work on developing their muscles and getting into shape. Another popular activity is tennis, and members who are willing to give up eating lunch on their noon break can be seen carrying rackets to the office. Is too much exercise harmful? Recent studies have shown that people can get hurt from doing exercise that's wrong for them. Heart specialist Marvin Kane, who is in charge of the Health and Fitness Research Program at Cedars General Hospital, advises checking with a doctor before beginning any fitness program. “People should choose programs that have been designed to match their physical abilities and needs, and follow them at their own pace,” says Kane. “If we had known in the past what we know now, many injuries caused by over-exercising could have been avoided.”

Ten Miles -

I just ran ten miles! I'm exhausted.

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You shouldn't have run so far.

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And now I'm going to do some weightlifting!

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By yourself?

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Yes.

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You shouldn't lift weights without a partner nearby. It's dangerous.

More Conditionals: Past Conditionals -

Oh dear! If I'd known you were all coming, I would have made more food.

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That's OK. We really just came to use the pool!

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PROBLEMS AT WORK

News If five hundred laborers and technicians at Solid Steel Corporation walk out of their jobs tomorrow as planned, then the company will no doubt have to close down. Solid Steel is the largest steel plant in our region, and its products are famous throughout the world. The workers, whose wages have not been increased since the plant opened five years ago, could have called another strike. Under the circumstances, however, they’ve decided to quit. Industrial experts were called in last week to help management handle the situation, but apparently it is too late now to save the plant. Mr. David Warren, chief warehouse clerk at the plant, said that the workers would neither accept incentives to go back to work, nor continue with negotiations. Another worker, Mr. John Kaplan, said, “If they hadn’t made so many empty promises in the past, then none of this would have happened. Either the general manager takes our threats seriously, or Solid Steel closes tomorrow.” And now, tomorrow’s weather...

Fifty Days and Counting The workers at Flemming Steel, who went on strike fifty days ago, are still striking. The walkout began when Chuck Roste, Chief Executive Officer, announced a cut in wages. The plant’s employees had already agreed to a temporary decrease in wages to help keep the plant open during its financial difficulties. However, when a proposal for additional cuts was made, the workers objected, and many threatened to quit. Flemming Steel has been trying to handle this problem for the past several years. At one point, there was even talk of closing down the plant. Employees were faced with a choice of either losing their jobs or accepting wage cuts. Chuck Roste explains: “Foreign competition has nearly shut us down. We couldn’t have predicted the effect of this competition. Under the circumstances, there just wasn’t any other choice but to lower salaries.”

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Hank Wiskowski, who represents the employees, disagrees: “The management should have seen how the industry was changing. If they had been more aware of the strength of the competition, we would all be in the plant now, working.” So far negotiations have been unproductive. The two sides agree on one thing, though. Neither Flemming Steel nor the strikers want the plant to close down. As one striker’s wife says, “If it weren’t for the plant, many people in this region wouldn’t be able to make a living. If it weren’t for the loyalty of the workers until now, the plant would not have survived as long as it has.” It seems that Flemming will either have to find a solution to its problems or close its doors for good.

Quitting -

Are you thinking of quitting?

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Why do you ask?

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I heard someone say that you were planning to leave.

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They were wrong.

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Well, I’m thinking of quitting, myself!

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You’re kidding! I’m very sorry to hear that.

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Don’t be. I hate this place!

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Yes. There’s too much gossip.

More Relative Clauses: Non-Restrictive -

My sister, who is a professor of French, lives in Paris.

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How interesting. Did she get her degree there?

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Yes. She studied at the Sorbonne, which as you know, is the best in France.

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A HELPING HAND

Call-in Host:

Good evening, and welcome to “Point of View”. This week we will discuss the situation of the homeless in America's cities. What sorts of housing alternatives are available? What is our responsibility as members of society? Could the establishment have done something to prevent the current situation? We want to hear what you think. Give us a call on 967-4133. Do we have someone on the line?

Caller 1:

Hello?

Host:

Hello. You're on the air. What's your name?

Caller 1:

Jim Dawkins.

Host:

Well, Jim, what are your views on the situation of the homeless?

Caller 1:

I don't think society should feel responsible for them. I think these people must have done something, and as a result, have been left homeless. Keeping a job usually depends on whether or not you're willing to work. These people must be lazy, and I don't believe in helping people who won't help themselves.

Host:

Well, thanks for calling, Jim. And we have another caller. Hello. You're on the air. What's your name?

Caller 2:

I'm Marilyn Goldshmidt, and I would like to comment on what Mr. Dawkins said. I work with the homeless, and in many cases they are either capable people who have had some bad luck, or senior citizens who don't have enough money to pay the rent. If the establishment had taken steps to help these people, the situation would be different today. We wouldn't have young people with children, and elderly people living on the streets. The homeless are really no different from you and me. They just don't have enough money to pay rent...

Host:

I'm sorry, but I have to interrupt you, Marilyn. We have to end the program now. Thank you for calling, and thank you all for listening. Have a good week, and join us again next Tuesday evening for “Point of View”.

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Does Homeless Mean Helpless? One of the most controversial issues in today's society is that of the homeless. At present, thousands of youngsters and elderly people live their lives on the streets, and the situation is not improving. Indeed, it is expected that by the year 2000, ten percent of the country will be living on the streets. Some people believe that if the government had taken more steps to help the homeless, perhaps by providing low-rent housing, then there would not be such a problem today. Mrs. Flory Jacks, a senior citizen who is living at Waverly Retirement Home, gave her point of view. “Our government should have done something about this problem years ago. In my opinion, no positive steps have been taken to offer these people an alternative life.” Mr. Willy Burns, whose life for the last nine years has been spent on the streets, is not so negative. “I can't help wondering why people want to help me. If I had wanted to make it in the city, I could have. I chose not to. I am not capable of living like other citizens. I prefer to depend only on myself.” However, this is not the attitude in every case. Fourteen-year-old Kevin didn't have any good comments to make about his life. “I came from a home where there was a lot of violence. After a while, I couldn't stand it anymore, so I left. Since then, I've been on my own. I guess I could've either gone to some government place or back home, but it wouldn't have made any difference. Wherever I went, I'd still feel like I didn't belong.”

Do You Need Help? - Ma'am, do you need help lifting your stroller onto the bus? - No. I'm fine, but thanks, anyway. - Then at least let me help you carry those bags. - No, thanks. I can really manage by myself. - Please. I enjoy helping people. - Well, OK, young man. You can lift those heavy bags for me.

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More Relative Clauses: Whoever, Wherever, etc. -

My dog is very loyal. He follows me wherever I go.

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Does he also do whatever you tell him to do?

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Of course. Watch. Fluffy, go do the laundry!

More Relative Clauses: Whose and Where -

That restaurant where we ate last night was terrible.

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Stop complaining. Have you forgotten whose idea it was to eat there?

More Relative Clauses: Review -

That blue car, which is blocking the driveway, needs to be moved.

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How are you going to figure out whose car it is?

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Simple. Will whoever parked in front of the driveway please move their car immediately!

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UNIT 5

HEALTH AND HAPPINESS

Doctor Mom:

Chad came by to see how you were.

Lully:

Chad? He only just saw me three hours ago. What did he think was going to happen to me in three hours?

Mom:

Oh, he's a conscientious doctor, isn't he?

Lully:

Yes, he is. He's just a fine doctor and not a bad-looking one either.

Mom:

Oh, he's all right.

Lully:

Do you know if he's coming to Helena's party tomorrow night?

Mom:

Oh yes, he said...oh never mind.

Lully:

What, Mama?

Mom:

Nah, he's just teasing me.

Lully:

What did he say?

Mom:

Well, he just said he'll go if I go. He was just joking, of course.

Lully:

What?! So, good old doctor Chadwick's in love with my mother!

Mom:

Shhh, Lully, lower your voice. He's not. He's just...

Lully:

Flirting with you, that's what.

Mom:

Don't make fun, Lully.

Lully:

Oh, Mama, I wouldn't make fun of you about something like this. You deserve to have some love in your life.

Mom:

I wouldn't go so far as to call it “love”.

Lully:

Call it whatever you want, Mama, but enjoy it.

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After a Heart Attack Absolutely no smoking! Drink only small quantities of alcohol and limit it to wine. Eat sensibly. Try to eat nutritious food which is neither fatty nor salty. Stay away from fried food. Concentrate on eating fresh fruit and vegetables, and whole-grain bread. Eat just a small amount of either grilled fish or chicken. Weigh yourself weekly. Remember: being overweight may have caused your condition. Try to keep in shape. Exercise three or four times a week. Keeping fit will strengthen your heart. This will help prevent another attack.

Can I Help? -

Can I give you some help?

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Sure, if it's no trouble.

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How many pounds are you lifting?

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I'm trying to lift a hundred pounds.

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But you've only got eighty pounds.

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Oh! I must have made a mistake.

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Do you want me to put the other weights on the bar for you?

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Yes, please, if you wouldn't mind.

Past Form of Modals: Might/May/Must Have -

Is Mr. Tanaka still at work?

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I don't see him. He must have left.

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Aha... He's usually home by now.

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Well, his car was giving him some trouble. It may have broken down or he might have taken it to a garage.

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UNIT 6

GOING OUT

Music Allegra:

Welcome to “Sound Sense”, the program that tells you what's worthwhile listening to around town. I'm Allegra Pizzicato.

Ray:

And I'm Ray Tone.

Allegra:

OK, Ray. Which upcoming musical event tops your list of recommendations today?

Ray:

Well, Allegra, I'd say it would have to be the hilarious hit, “Musical Disturbance”, which is here on tour from January 7th. You should have been there opening night! There was actually cheering in the theater. This musical comedy is sure to become a classic. And not only that, but it's also making lots of money. I'd say you must see it.

Allegra:

Well, I don't agree with you, Ray. If there is only one show that you can see, it has to be the dramatic opera, “The Astonished Genius”, an outstanding production, featuring very talented singers. If the applause is any sign, this will be the hit of the year.

Ray:

Well, I've never even heard of the singers in that show, and I think if you've only got one night out, you should play it safe.

Allegra:

Well, there you have our choices. Remember, whenever there's a musical event, “Sound Sense” will be there checking it out for our listeners. We'll be back next week at the same time. See you then.

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Get Ready for a Hot Date Take either a bath or a shower two hours before your date. If you want to polish your nails, do so now. Choose a nail color that expresses your personality. Let dry. Plug in iron and wait for it to heat. In the meantime, choose clothes for the evening. Iron clothes. Put on makeup (if you wear it). Tell yourself you are beautiful at least ten times. Wait for your date, or leave in time to meet him. Here are two last things to remember: If it's a blind date, don't go alone. If he turns out to be a nightmare date, don't give up hope. There are always plenty more fish in the sea!

Lunch -

Wow! That lunch was delicious.

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Yes. it was. I’m full.

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Well, I’ve got to get back to work.

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Me, too.

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I’ll speak to you soon. Take it easy?

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Thanks. Take care of yourself.

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Bye.

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See you.

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Conjunctions: Pairs -

My cousin Tom is in town. Do you want to meet him?

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It depends. Tell me about him.

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Not only is he cute, but he's also smart.

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In that case, I'm free either Friday or Saturday night!

Conjunctions: In Short Answers -

I love seafood!

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I do too. But it's so expensive.

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Don't worry. I'm paying.

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I hope so. I'm broke.

Conjunctions: Review -

Julie, I'm buying this dress. It's not only beautiful, it's also cheap. I really like it.

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I do too. But why is it so cheap?

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Hmm. Either they marked it wrong, or the material isn't very good.

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UNIT 7

RESTAURANT REVIEWS

Family Hello, Johnny. It's Sophie. You really should have come with us last night. We went to that Chinese restaurant where Carmen's used to be. The food was fabulous; I never knew I had such a big appetite. It was a buffet and we ate as much as we wanted. To start off with, I had a bowl of corn soup, although I probably could have skipped it. Instead of having just one main dish, I tried everything. My favorites were the Chinese roast beef, shrimp with vegetables, and sweet and sour chicken. Everything was delicious. You must come with us next time.

A Seafood and Steak Surprise "Are you sure I look OK?" asked Raoul hesitantly. "You look fine, Raoul!" said Steve, Raoul's roommate. “You should have left already. You don't want to be late for your first date with Marcy!" "I'm leaving, I'm leaving! See you later," said Raoul. "Hope you have a good time." "I hope so, too," answered Raoul nervously. They'd decided to go out for dinner. The restaurant they were going to was called Sam's Seafood and Steak House and was one of a chain of new restaurants. Although neither Raoul nor Marcy had ever been there before, they'd heard that the restaurant was having a half-price student special. "I hope you have an appetite tonight," Raoul told Marcy in the car. "I've heard that this restaurant has a huge seafood buffet and an All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp Special." "Sounds great!" said Marcy. "I'm starving!" When they arrived at the restaurant, it was crowded and very noisy. "I guess we should have made a reservation," said Raoul.

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After waiting almost an hour, they finally got a table. Unfortunately, it was in the smoking section. Not only that, but the tablecloth and silverware didn't look very clean. Finally, the waiter came to take their order. "I'll have the roast beef, well done, and corn on the cob," said Marcy. "And I'll have the All-You-Can-Eat Shrimp Special" said Raoul. "Something to drink?" asked the waiter. "Two mineral waters," said Raoul. After a very long wait, their dinner arrived. "This roast beef is awfully rare," said Marcy. "And these shrimp have a strange, bitter flavor," complained Raoul. "Let's ask the waiter for our check." On the way home, both Raoul and Marcy had stomachaches. "It must have been that roast beef," said Marcy. "And those awful shrimp!" cried Raoul. "If we had just gone out for a pizza, we would have enjoyed ourselves so much more!" The next day, Raoul saw a review of Sam's Seafood and Steak House in the college newspaper. It said, "We do not have a single compliment for this terrible restaurant! Whatever you do, don't go to Sam's Seafood and Steak House!" "Now they tell us!" cried Raoul, holding his stomach.

Recommendations -

Is the food good here?

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I believe so. Betsy and Paul eat here all the time.

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In that case, I'm certain the food is horrible.

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What do you mean?

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Have you forgotten? Their recommendations are always terrible.

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I suppose you're right. We'd better go somewhere else.

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More Conditionals: Mixed Time Conditionals -

I'm sorry, Mrs. Fraser. I don't know the answer.

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Well, if you had been listening earlier, John, you would know the answer now. More Conditionals: Review

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If I hadn't spent all that money on dinner last night, I would be able to buy that VCR for us now.

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Oh! If I had known you were trying to save money, I would have made a nice dinner at home.

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UNIT 8

MEETING PEOPLE

Soap Opera Narrator:

And now, for the final episode of “A Stranger from the Past”.

Angel:

I should never have come! Perhaps I should have tried to call first. Maybe it's not a convenient time. What should I say? How should I act? Do I shake her hand? Kiss her on the cheek? Embrace her affectionately? Do I . . .

Veronica:

Hello, who are you? You look awfully familiar, but . . . no, it can't be possible.

Angel:

Oh, Veronica! Don't you recognize me? It's me, Angel, your long lost twin sister! We were separated when we were kids. We were only five years old. Try! Try to remember!

Veronica:

Wait. Yes! Yes! It's all coming back to me now! I remember how our parents died in the accident. Then mother's Aunt Alice and Uncle Harold, who didn't want to take care of us, separated us. They sent me to Boston, and they told me you were lost forever! Oh, Angel, how could I have trusted them?

Angel:

Veronica, I have been dreaming of this moment for so many years! Just looking at you, I can tell we have so much in common. Our taste in clothes and music, why, even our personalities are probably similar. Who is your favorite musician? I like Mick Starlight!

Veronica:

I do, too! I'm crazy about him! Oh, Angel, if only we hadn't been separated, we could have been together all these years!

Angel:

At least now we'll have the rest of our lives to get to know each other again.

Veronica:

Oh, yes. We have so much to catch up on!

Narrator:

And that was the final episode of “A Stranger from the Past”.

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The Day I Met Mick I'll never forget the day I met Mick Starlight. It began like a nightmare; everything went wrong. First, my alarm clock didn't ring. I must have forgotten to plug it in. I woke up late, and I can't stand being late! Then I took a shower and of course, there was no hot water! I quickly got dressed, and ran out of the house without breakfast, still wanting to make it in time for class. On my way to the university, I must have been driving too fast. A policeman signaled to me to stop. I was nervous, but when he came over, he smiled. He was really cute! Then I realized that I must have looked a mess. Not only hadn't I had time to put on any makeup, but I also hadn't ironed my shirt or dried my hair. I could have died of embarrassment. However, I smiled back at him, anyway. “Was I driving too fast, officer?” I asked. “I'm afraid so,” he answered. I didn't know what to do then, so I just told him I was sorry. Luckily, he was very nice, and only gave me a warning. I soon reached the intersection where I had to turn. Looking up, I saw a beautiful sports car coming up behind me. As I got to the corner, the light turned red. I stopped, but the sports car didn't, and went right into me! I couldn't believe it! How could he have been so stupid, whoever he was?! Fortunately, I was fine, but my car wasn't. I stepped out of the car and was preparing to shout, when I saw the driver of the sports car. It was Mick Starlight! He felt so bad about my car that he not only paid for the repairs, but he also gave me tickets to his next concert! And of course, I never did make it to class.

Nice Meeting You -

I have to go. I have a meeting.

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Bye, Dan. It was nice to have met you.

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It was nice meeting you, too. Take it easy.

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I hope we see each other again soon.

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Me, too. By the way, I wonder if you could take care of the check.

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Wait! Dan! Just a minute.

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Past Form of Modals: Review -

I'm worried. Jack should have been on that train.

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He must have taken a later train.

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Well, he could have called!

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He may have left a message. Let's call home and check.

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