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Dear Student,
Each unit of the workbook corresponds directly to a unit in the English Discoveries Basic 1 course.
You should use this workbook together with the course. For example, after you do the Listening
section 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 genres 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
CONTENTS
UNIT 1
B A S I C
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1. I can
2. I can
3. I can
c. Linda Chavez is reporting on another rock concert to radio announcer, Bill Winters.
Which sentences are NOT part of their conversation?
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Radio announcer:
You:
Radio announcer:
You:
Radio announcer:
You:
e. Practice your dialogue with a partner.
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MEET ME!
a. Match these personal ads to the pictures of the people who wrote them.
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My name is Maria.
I am twenty-two years old. Im English, but I live in Paris.
I am an artist. I speak Italian, French and English. I like
classical music, watching movies and traveling. I am
looking for a boyfriend.
Write: P. O. Box 93048, Paris, France.
My name is Elena.
I live in New York. I am twenty-seven years old. I am a
radio reporter. I speak English and Italian. I like rock
music and dancing. I love junk food! I am looking for a
boyfriend.
Write: P. O. Box 456, New York, N.Y.
1.
2.
b. Complete the table below about Maria and Elena.
Maria
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Elena
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c. Josh is looking for a girlfriend. Read his personals ad and decide who Josh should meet
Maria or Elena? Why?
because
.
d. Read the sentences below about Josh. Mark if they are true or false.
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True
False
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1
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MAXIS ROOM
a. Match the words from columns A and B to make phrases from this unit.
1. hotel
a. star
2. rock
b. hall
3. concert
c. story
4. newspaper
d. room
5. radio
e. station
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b. How well do you remember the dialogue from the Speaking section? Match
the answers below to the right questions.
Questions
Answers
c. Imagine you and your friend are looking for someone famous. Complete the dialogue
below:
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You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
d. Practice your dialogue with a partner.
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Questions
Answers
3. Wow! Is he famous?
4. Is he good-looking?
d. Hes great.
6. Is he American?
Unit
12
1
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B A S I C
U N I T
Formal
Informal
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1. Mr. Montenegro
2. How do you do?
3. Thanks.
4. Sergio.
5. Hi!
6. Thank you.
7. Nice to meet you.
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b. Susan Bailey and Mr. Montenegro met each other for the first time in the video.
Mark the sentences below that you can use to introduce people to each other.
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Susan:
, Mr. Smith!
, Tom Smith.
(4)
, Mr. Montenegro?
Sergio!
d. Practice the dialogue from b. in groups of three. Take turns introducing each other.
Unit
14
2
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b. Answer the questions below about the characters from the story. Write full sentences.
Compare your answers with your partners.
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d. Did you understand the end of the story? Mark if the sentences below are true or false.
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True
1. Nate is drinking tea.
2. Nate is eating his dinner.
3. The police officer asks Nate to come with him.
4. Nate has no money to pay for his lunch.
5. Nate has the police officers wallet.
6. Nate has Beckys wallet.
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16
2
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False
NO PARKING
a. Here is another dialogue between a police officer and a driver. Use the words below to
complete the sentences.
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(2)
is it?
b. Imagine that a police officer gives you a ticket. Mark the sentences you can use to make an
excuse.
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THIS/THAT/THESE/THOSE, BE - SHORT
ANSWERS
a. Who can say these sentences? Copy them under the right heading and then write
another sentence using this/that/these/those.
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b. The police officer is interviewing everyone at the police station. Complete the dialogue
using short answers.
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Yes, (1) it is
Yes, (2)
Yes, (3)
. Thats him!
No, (4)
Nate:
. Its my wallet!
Unit
18
2
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B A S I C
U N I T
AT THE RESTAURANT
FOOD
a. The International Caf is organizing its menu. Help by matching the correct titles to the
foods below.
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ITALIAN
FOOD
MEXICAN
FOOD
CHINESE
FOOD
AMERICAN
FOOD
chow mein
hamburgers
salsa
pasta
egg-roll
hot dogs
tacos
pizza
green tea
French fries
beer
lasagna
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Are you
looking
for a good
restaurant?
Then the Italian caf is the (1)
We make (2)
for you!
Italian food.
We have (3)
and a lot of
(4)
kinds of pasta.
Our (7)
is
34 Milano Street.
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3
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Vi s i t
Visit the
Rendezvous
Restaurant!
Hamburger City!
Its the restaurant for you.
We have seven different kinds of
hamburgers.
This week the hamburgers
come with French fries
and a free drink
for only $8.95
Hamburger City Restaurant is on
Monday - Friday.
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c. Which restaurant would you like to have dinner at tonight? Discuss with a partner.
because
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22
3
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DELICIOUS SALADS
a. A man is taking his girlfriend to lunch at an American restaurant. Match the
questions she asks to his answers.
Questions
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Answers
b. You are visiting the International Restaurant with a friend. Your friend knows the
restaurant but you dont. Write a dialogue asking your friend about the food on the menu
below. Use the words and phrases from a. to help you.
You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
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any
waiters
listening to
a menu
one
children
eating
to customers
There is / isnt
some
people
reading
tea
a lot of
man
talking
dessert
woman
drinking
music
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24
3
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Positive sentences
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Negative sentences
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
b. Close your book and tell your partner what you remember from the picture.
c. Answer the following questions about your English classroom. Use full sentences.
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4. Is there a blackboard?
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d. Look at the restaurant ads below. Complete the sentences with the correct
articles - a/an/the.
1. At
2. Come to
hamburgers in
4.
Sandwich Shop is
6. At
best
friendly waiters.
world.
world.
3.
5. Come to
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pizza with
most cheese!
f. Exchange ads with a partner. Suggest how he/she can improve his/her ad. Read your ads
to the class.
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26
3
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B A S I C
U N I T
G O I N G
O U T
DRAMA
a. Do you remember Amy, Katie and Mark from the video? The next day, Mark and Amy go to a
restaurant together and they see Katie. Complete their dialogue with the words below.
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about?
Mark: Katie! The girl from our class. What is she doing? Is she (3)
Amy: No, shes not. Shes (4)
at us?
to music.
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b. Mark the sentences below true or false according to the dialogue from a.
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True
False
d. Practice the dialogue from a. with a partner. Then role-play a meeting between Mark and
Katie.
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4
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RICHARDS ROMANCE
a. Did you understand the story Richards Romance? Mark which quote belong to Penny
and which to Richard.
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Richard
Penny
1. Hi. Im Penny.
2. Meet me at Le Caf Restaurant.
3. What is she thinking?
4. What a great salad!
b. Correct these sentences about Penny and Richard. Check your answers with a partner.
1. Richard is a teacher.
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c. Read and find out what happened next in the story Richards Romance.
d. Circle the correct answers to the questions about Penny and Richard.
1. Penny likes...
a. music.
b. tuna salad.
c. Richard.
2. Richard asks Penny...
a. what she is eating.
b. what she is doing.
c. what she is thinking.
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a. in class.
b. in a restaurant.
c. at home.
4. Penny is eating...
a. a chicken salad.
b. a hamburger.
c. a pizza.
e. Richard is writing a note to Penny the next day in class. Read the note and help Penny
answer it.
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Dear Richard,
ny,
you
Dear Pen
nd? Can
ie
r
lf
ir
g
y
m
t
ant to be
estauran
R
Do you w
n
a
ic
x
the Me
oday at
t
e
m
t
e
me
.?
1:30 p.m
t
a
t
e
e
r
t
gS
on Sprin
Love,
Richard
Love,
Penny
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30
4
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LETS GO!
a. Here are two dialogues of people making suggestions. Number the sentences in the
correct order.
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Dialogue B
Dialogue A
a. Lets walk.
b. Why?
c. I dont know.
b. Complete the sentences below with the suggestions from the box.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
c. With a partner, suggest things to do together on the weekend. Use the sentences from a.
and b. to help you.
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Unit
32
4
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B A S I C
U N I T
ON A BUSINESS TRIP
BUSINESS
a. Look at Bettys diary and write three sentences about what she is doing today.
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15:00
18:00
19:00
1.
2
3.
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b. Read the voice mail message below, and answer the questions that follow.
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lectro Tec. Im ve
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fr
ill
nh
Fe
Susan
Hi Betty, this is
y
afternoon, Tuesda
is
th
ee
fr
Im
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s produc
in your electronic
the
ch Restaurant in
en
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th
at
5,
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th
meet at 12
July 27 . Can we
Edison Hotel?
essage.
as you get this m
on
so
as
4
03
8at 45
Please phone me
c. You are Betty and want to reply to Ms. Fenhill. Look at Bettys diary from a. and
suggest a time and place you can both meet.
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Hi, Ms. Fenhill. Thanks for your message. Im sorry I cant meet you
at
because
instead at
. I suggest we meet
at
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34
5
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meeting rooms
Internet access
comfortable beds
a swimming pool
a business center
b. Read the article below about hotels for business people. Underline the facilities from a.
that the article mentions.
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d. Look at these two hotel ads. Which hotel is more suitable for someone on a business trip?
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Hotel
The Plaza
r of
in the cente
is
l
te
o
H
a
The Plaz
s and
all the store
town, near
r
siness cente
u
b
a
s
a
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It
.
restaurants
ave
ilities. We h
c
fa
e
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re
and confe
oms.
all our bedro
in
s
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c
c
a
Internet
es:
Room Pric
0 a night
Single - $7
8 a night
Double - $9
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cluded in th
in
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(Breakfa
tions call:
For reserva
4
23-165-456
56-132-1647
The Plaza
Hotel
1. Which hotel is in the city?
2. Which hotel is better for a relaxing vacation?
3. Which hotel doesnt include breakfast in its price?
4. Which hotel is cheaper?
5. Which hotel is near the beach?
f. Which hotel would you like to visit? Compare your answer with a partner.
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8
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The Sea
View Inn
COFFEE, PLEASE
a. Betty is on a business trip. She is ordering food in a restaurant. Complete the dialogue
with the sentences below.
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
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PRESENT PROGRESSIVE:
YES/NO QUESTIONS / SHORT ANSWERS
a. Harold Stone is on a business trip. He calls his wife to tell her what he is doing. Complete
their dialogue, using the Present Progressive.
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Mr. Stone:
Yes, were working very hard. But were also enjoying ourselves. Just now
Im relaxing in the swimming pool.
(you/have) fun?
(4)
Yes, Ill call when I get to the airport. Enjoy the movie!
b. Answer the questions below according to the dialogue above. Circle the correct answer.
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5
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B A S I C
ABOUT
U N I T
PEOPLE
OUTGOING MESSAGE
Yes
No
1. Your age
2. Your first name
3. Your family name
4. Your birthday
5. Your telephone number
6. Your reason for calling
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b. Who left these outgoing messages? Read the messages below and match them to the
correct picture.
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a.
b.
1. Hi, this is the
c.
3. Hi, this is Sally.
2. Antonio Martinezs
can call me on my
on vacation. Please
the beep.
number.
Bye!
d. Leave a message for one of the people from b. Include the important information from a.
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40
6
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MONACO
a. John and Jenny went on another vacation. Read their postcard and answer the questions
below.
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Dear Shirley,
Ms. S. Turnbull
P.O. Box 127
Maidstone
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b. Look at the sentences below. Which sentences can you use to end a postcard?
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Dear
Im having a
Im
,
.
time here in
and Im
. The weather is
.
Tomorrow I am going to
I wish
Love,
42
.
.
Unit
BASIC 1
STUDIES
a. John is interviewing a student. Read the dialogue below and answer the questions.
John:
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Kumiko: Im Kumiko.
John:
You speak English very well! Are you enjoying your classes?
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BE: NEGATIVE
a. Look at this picture of the Dixon family. Correct the sentences that follow using the
negative form of Be.
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Unit
44
6
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B A S I C
F O R
U N I T
S A L E
AD
a. Do you remember the ad about Freds Furniture Store? Put the words from the ad under
the correct heading.
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Time
Furniture
Places
Days
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only!
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46
6
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A
Old BMW for sale.
Very good condition.
Needs new paint.
Price $50,000.
Phone Benny: 256 389
C
Volkswagen for sale. Blue with
a new radio. 32,000 miles.
A great family car!
Price $25,000.
Phone
Diana: 546 47466
Sue:
John:
Sue:
Im also looking for a car. What kind of car are you looking for?
John:
Im looking for a family car, one thats good for going on picnics with the
kids. What about you, Sue?
Sue:
I dont need a big car because I havent got any children. Im looking for
a sports car. I love driving fast.
because
because
.
.
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c. The classified ads below are advertising other objects. Read them and answer the
questions below.
FOR SALE
A piano
Beautiful sofa!
In good condition.
Price $800.
Phone Steve:
645 5456
Two Labrador
dogs
Very cute! 1 year old.
Price $70 each.
Call Michael:
973 1463
Big, family-size
Childrens bed
refrigerator NEW!
Price
$300.
Price $150.
Phone Juan:
Call Cristina:
316 4313
976 4613
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PHONE CALL
a. What sentences can you use in a conversation to make an appointment?
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We make appointments
1. at the doctors office.
2. at the supermarket to go shopping.
3. at the dentists office so he/she can check our teeth.
4. at a fast-food restaurant to eat lunch.
5. to speak to the manager of a company.
6. to meet someone at a restaurant for a business lunch.
7. to read the newspaper.
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NOUNS: POSSESSIVE
a. Read about Lee and Mandy. Look at the pictures below. Who do the objects belong to?
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2. These are
3. These are
4. This is
5. These are
6. This is
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B A S I C
ON
U N I T
THE
MOVE
ADVENTURE
a. Match the answers to the questions.
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Questions
Answers
b. Its 40p.
c. Trenton Street.
d. Yes, I am.
e. Its 7:30.
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b. Look at the bus map below and answer the questions using full sentences.
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c. Someone asks you how to get to the shopping center and from there to the museum.
Write the directions.
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52
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New York
1. The next train from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is at 3:00 p.m. What time
does it arrive in Washington?
2. Susan finishes her meeting in Washington, D.C. at 6:30 p.m. What time is the
next train to New York?
3. What time is Susan going to arrive home in New York?
b. Susan is explaining to her husband what time she will be home. Read the dialogue and
answer the question that follows on the next page.
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Susan:
John:
Susan:
John:
Whats wrong?
Susan:
John:
Susan:
Well, the next train back to New York is only at 9:00 in the evening.
John:
Susan:
John:
Bye.
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Is Susan happy with her day? Give two reasons why/why not:
1.
2.
c. Susan is phoning Mr. Sharp. Read the conversation and answer the questions
that follow.
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Susan:
Im calling to tell you that I am going to be late for our meeting today.
2. Susan is...
a. late for her meeting.
b. on time for her meeting.
c. early for her meeting.
3. The next train to Washington, D.C. is...
a. at 2:00 p.m.
b. at 4:00 p.m.
c. at 3:00 p.m.
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BUS STOP
a. Jane and Frank are saying good-bye. Number the sentences in the correct order.
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You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
You:
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PRONOUNS: POSSESSIVE
a. Susan and her assistant, Paulo, are late for a meeting with Mr. Sharp. Read their dialogue
and mark if the sentences below are true or false.
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Susan:
Paulo, are you ready for our meeting with Mr. Sharp?
Paulo:
Susan:
Paulo:
Susan:
OK. I have my jacket and my hat. Do you have our train tickets?
Paulo:
3.
4.
5.
2.
Susan
1.
Paulo
Mr. Sharp
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8
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6.
7.
B A S I C
A p p e n d i x
EXPLORE
TEXTS
Appendix
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UNIT 1
Bill! I see the rock star, Maxi! Shes with her friend Rocky!
Maxi! Can I ask you some questions?
Maxi:
Linda:
Meet Me!
Im a rock and roll singer. Im twenty-eight years old.
I like travel, healthy food, and good movies.
I dont like classical music. Im looking for a new girlfriend.
Write: P. O. Box 123, New York, N.Y.
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Maxis Room
-
I dont know.
Be: Affirmative
-
We are hungry.
Be: Yes/No Questions
Whos next?
Im next.
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59
UNIT 2
Yes?
Susan:
Yes, it is.
Waiter:
A menu, sir.
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No Parking
-
Yes, it is.
Nouns: This/That/These/Those
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UNIT 3
AT THE RESTAURANT
Food
Are you looking for a good restaurant? Are you looking for a restaurant with a lot of
different food? The International Caf is the restaurant for you! They make delicious
Italian food. They have Chinese food. They also have Mexican food. The American
food is good, too: hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries. Theyre open Monday
through Sunday for lunch and dinner. The address is 234 Henry Street.
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Delicious Salads
-
Whats good?
Nouns: Singular/Plural
-
Guitar
Guitars
Foot
Feet
Nouns: There Is/There Are
Now!
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UNIT 4
GOING OUT
Drama
Katie: Hes looking over here, isnt he?
Amy: Who? What are you talking about?
Katie: Mark, of course. Whats he doing? Is he looking over here?
Amy: OK. Hes listening to his Walkman.
Katie: Oh. Ask him what hes listening to.
Amy: No! You ask him.
Katie: Ask him if the food is good. Yes, ask him that.
Amy: Hes not eating now. Katie, just turn around and say hi.
Katie: No way!
Richards Romance
Richard is a student at New York University. Hes studying Spanish. Right now hes
in class.
Hi. Im Penny, says a young woman to Richard. She is sitting next to him. The
teacher is talking. Richard isnt listening. Hes writing a note to Penny.
Im Richard. Meet me at Le Caf Restaurant after class at 2:30.
Its three oclock now. Richard and Penny are at the restaurant. They are eating
salads. They are looking at each other. Penny is smiling.
What is she thinking? Richard asks himself. Penny is thinking, What a salad!
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Lets Go
-
Appendix
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UNIT 5
ON A BUSINESS TRIP
Business
Betty. This is Mr. Black. It is now 9:00 a.m.
You are meeting with Mr. Harold Stone for lunch at 12:30 at the Chinese restaurant
on Main Street. Mr. Stone is very interested in our electronics products. Be on
time.
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Coffee, Please
-
Thanks.
Jack!
Jack!
Yes, I am.
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UNIT 6
ABOUT PEOPLE
Outgoing Message
Hello, this is 232-2663, home of the Dixon family. We arent at home right now.
Please leave your name and phone number after the beep.
Monaco
Dear Shirley,
Were having a great time in Monaco! Im sitting by the pool and drinking a cool,
pink drink. Susie is swimming. The children are playing and fighting. John is fine.
Hes reading in the hotel room. Tomorrow were going to Barcelona. Hope youre
feeling fine!
Much love,
Jenny, John, and the kids
Studies
-
Im studying business.
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Be: Negative
- This dress is not my size.
Present Progressive: Spelling Changes
- Dear Mom, I'm having a great time in Paris! Love, Linda
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UNIT 7
FOR SALE
Ad
Hi, Im Fred. And this is Freds Furniture Store. Freds Furniture Store is having a
big sale! Were selling all our furniture. Everything is fifty percent off the regular
price. A new sofa is fifty percent off the regular price. A new bed is fifty percent off
the regular price. Were open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 oclock
midnight. Im waiting for you at Freds Furniture Store, 55 Park Avenue in New York
City. This sale is for one week only. So come to Freds Furniture Store, 55 Park
Avenue, in New York City.
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Phone Call
Hello?
Hello, may I speak with Mr. Dickson?
This is Mr. Dickson. How can I help you?
Im interested in your companys new products.
Id be happy to tell you about them. Would you like to make an appointment?
Yes, I would.
Nouns: Possessive
- Look at the boys pizza.
- Look at the boys pizza.
Present Progressive: Contractions
- Frank isn't driving to work today. Hes taking the bus.
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UNIT 8
ON THE MOVE
Adventure
Younger man: Excuse me, are you waiting for a bus?
Older man:
Yes.
Its 40p. But this isnt the bus stop for Trenton Street.
Thats over there. Sorry.
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Bus Stop
What time is it?
Its seven-thirty.
My bus is late. This is your bus, isnt it?
Yes, it is. Well, see you later, Frank.
Good-bye, Jane. Have a good day.
You, too.
Pronouns: Subject
Hi, Im Mack. She is Matilda. He is little Spike. We are your new neighbors.
Pronouns: Object
Is that him?
Yes, and thats her!
Oh, I know them!
Pronouns: Possessive
Is it your turn?
No, its his.
Its not my turn, its hers.
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