Int Workbook 2

I N T E R M E D I AT E 2
S T U D E N T
WORKBOOK
English Discoveries
Intermediate 2
Student Workbook
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Dear Student,
Welcome to the English Discoveries Student Workbook Intermediate 2.

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 2
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

CONTENTS
UNIT 1
Buying a Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
UNIT 2
Accidents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
UNIT 3
Problems . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
UNIT 4
Helping out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

UNIT 5
Dreams and Ambitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

UNIT 6
Money Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41

UNIT 7
Politics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .49
UNIT 8
Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
APPENDIX
Explore Texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67

I N T E R M E D I A T E
U N I T
BUYING A CAR
AD
a. What was the purpose of the radio ad? Mark the correct answer. Use the Explore text on
page 68 to help you.
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1.
to convince people to buy used cars
2.
to convince people to buy a car at Car City
3.
to introduce Ron and Lara to the listeners
b. What did you hear on the radio? Mark the correct answer.
1.
a news report about Car City
2.
an interview with two car dealers
3.
an interview with two people who bought cars
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c. In the radio ad, Lara says that she spoke to her sister Natalie about her new car.
Read their conversation. Mark who said each sentence.
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LARA
NATALIE
1. I just bought a brand-new Beamer Coyote.

2. It's automatic and has all the latest features.
3. Wow! Where did you buy it?"
4. At Car City. I got a really good price.
5. I paid ten percent as a down payment and I'm
paying the rest off in monthly payments.
6. I don't believe it! I also bought a car there last
week.
7. I got a great deal on a second-hand car at the
end-of-year sale.
8. That's great! You get real value for your money
at Car City, don't you?
d. Car City also advertises in the newspaper. Mark the newspaper ad that is for Car City. Use the
Explore text on page 68 to help you.
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Ad 1
Are you looking for the car of

your dreams?
Are you interested in only the
best that money can buy?
Then we are the place for you!
We carry only luxury models
fitted with the latest features.
So if you are interested in only
the newest and the best, make an
appointment with our showroom
salespeople.
Ad 2
If you're looking for a great deal,

then look no further!
Come on down to our end-of-year sale
and pick out the car of your choice.
With a variety of new and used cars to
choose from and very reasonable prices,
you won't find a better deal!
Ad 3
For really low prices
that everyone can afford,
call us now!
We offer unbeatable deals on
used cars and used car parts.
Payment on a cash-only basis.
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e. Discuss your choice with a partner. Explain why the ad you chose is suitable and why the other
two are not.
f. Read the sentences from the radio ad. Replace the underlined words with words or
expressions from below.
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at another place for the same money happy newest promise wonderful
1. at Car City youll find fantastic bargains!
2. He bought a car somewhere else and isnt satisfied with it.
3. I could have bought the latest model of the same car at the same price.
4. We guarantee that you wont find a better deal anywhere.
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BUYING A USED CAR

a. What was the purpose of the reading text, "Buying a Used Car"? Mark the correct answer.
1.
to advertise a car dealer
2.
to explain about different kinds of cars
3.
to give advice on buying a used car
4.
to persuade someone to buy a new car
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b. Mark the sentences that match the suggestions given in the reading text. Use the Explore text
on page 68 to help you.
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1.
Before you go to a used-car dealer, think about what kind of car you want and which
features you would like it to have.
2.
It is a good idea to go to a used-car dealer alone, because a friend's advice can sometimes
confuse you.
3.
Most car dealers are reliable, so you dont need to test-drive the car you plan to buy.
4.
Always take the car to be checked by a mechanic before you buy it.
5.
If you want to lower the price, try bargaining with the dealer.
c. Circle the correct answer. Use the Explore text on page 68 to help you.
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1. Which expression means decide? make up your mind / have in mind

2. When buyers bargain about the price, they want to make it higher / lower.
3. You ought to means you must / should.
4. You ought to have it checked means:
you ought to check it / you ought to get somebody else to check it.
d. Write three pieces of advice about one of the following topics:
buying a new car, renting an apartment, going on a diet. Share your advice with a partner.
You can begin with these:
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You should
You ought to...
Its a good idea to...
If...
Dont
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THE CAR
a. Go to the Explore text on page 69. Copy the sentences that show that the woman is refusing.
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b. Who says sentences like these? For each sentence circle the speaker, C (for Customer) or
D (for Dealer), and mark the function (what the speaker is trying to do).
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Persuading
1. You won't find a better deal anywhere else.
C/D
2. This is just what I'm looking for. I'll take it!
C/D
3. I can offer you an excellent monthly payment plan.
C/D
4. NoThis is definitely not what I had in mind.
C/D
5. I really can't afford this car.
C/D
Accepting Refusing
6. This car is exactly what I want. Do you accept checks? C/D

7. We have other fantastic bargains to offer.
C/D
c. Complete the dialogue by writing what the customer says. Then share and practice your
dialogue with a partner. Use the Explore text on page 69 to help you.
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Car dealer: Here it is. Isnt it beautiful?

Customer: (refusing)
Car dealer: And its only $5,000 dollars.
Car dealer: I could lower the price to $4,000 dollars.
Car dealer: What if I let you pay it off in 12 monthly payments?
Customer: (accepting)
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CONDITIONALS: REAL
a. Read the advice about buying a used car. Match the two parts of each Real Conditional
sentence. Then write the complete sentences below.
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1. If you want to find a good dealer,
a. he will probably lower the price.
2. If you dont take a used car to be checked

by a mechanic,
b. you can ask the dealer for monthly

payments.
3. If you bargain with the dealer,
c. ask your friends to recommend one.
4. If you take a friend with you,
d. it will be easier for you to choose a car.
5. If you can't pay for the car in cash,
e. you might buy a car with engine problems.
b. Complete the short ad for a car dealer by filling in suitable words in each space. Use Real
Conditional sentences. Use the verbs from the box in their correct form.
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are buy come find get give let need show want
LOOKING FOR A CAR?

COME TO CAR CITY!
If you (1)
a good car dealer, you should (2)
If you (3)
interested in the latest models, we (4)
If you (5)
a car you like, we (6)
If you (7)
a comfortable payment plan, we (8)
If you (9)
from us, you (10)
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to us!
them to you.
you test-drive it.
great service.
it to you.
U N I T
A C C I D E N T S
BAD BACK
a. In the video clip Bad Back, Ben hurts his back. Frans friend, Anita arrives later and asks
Fran how it happened. Fill in the missing words or phrases in their conversation.
Choose the words and phrases from below.
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back problems by himself careful carry heavy things hurt not supposed to
Anita: How did Ben (1)
his back?
Fran: He was trying to (2)
the sofa to the car.
Anita: But why? He knows hes (3)
carry (4)
doesnt he?
Fran: Of course. And I even warned him to be (5)
. But he just
wouldn't listen. He insisted on carrying it (6)
Anita: Oh, no! Well, he'll probably have to see a doctor right away. I just hope he doesn't have
even worse (7)
now.
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b. Mark the only sentence that is true about the conversation in a. Then rewrite three of the
untrue sentences to make them true.
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1.
Anita is worried about her back problem.
2.
Fran thinks Anita should see a doctor.
3.
Fran explains how Ben hurt his back.
4.
Anita explains why Ben was carrying a heavy sofa.
5.
Fran thinks the doctor should come and see Ben.
6.
Anita explains why Ben hates going to doctors.
c. Imagine the conversation between Ben and the doctor. Complete the questions that the
doctor might ask him. Write Bens answers.
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Doctor:
in pain?
Ben:
Doctor:
feel?
Ben:
Doctor:
medicine for the pain?
Ben:
Doctor: Where
hurt?
Ben:
Doctor: How
happen?
Ben:
Doctor: Why
Ben:
d. Share your conversation with a partner. Listen to each others sentences. Then role-play the
conversation with a partner.
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CLIFF TERROR
a. Read what happens next in the Cliff Terror story. To find out what happens to Susan and
Ellen, put the parts of this story into the correct order. Number the parts from 1 to 6.
You can use the Explore text on pages 70, 71 to help you.
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a. Are you sure about the direction, Ellen? Susan said nervously. Its hard to tell north from
south now that the sun has gone behind the clouds.
b. Ellen thought for a moment. Well, if you want to go home, we have to find a way out of
here. I think we should go there. Ellen pointed to the trees up ahead. Thats the direction
we came from.
c. Susan looked up to see what Ellen was pointing at. Yes, it is! she shouted. Its Daniel
and the rest of the group. We're safe! HEY! DANIEL! PETER! WE'RE OVER HERE!"
d. Susan didn't want Ellen to bandage her ankle. No, thank you. I just want to go home.
e. But Ellen wasn't listening to Susan talk about the clouds. Susan.Stop! Wait a minute!
she called out suddenly. What's that up there, in the mountains? Isn't that?
f. Stop complaining! You'll be alright. said Ellen. You've probably sprained your ankle. I
have a bandage here in my backpack. I'll put it on for you if you like.
b. Complete the story by filling in the characters words.
But nobody heard Susans shouts, so she asked Ellen to join her.
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.
When still nobody heard them, Ellen had a great idea they could use the bandage, and wave it to
get Daniels attention. She explained her idea to Susan.
.
After the girls had been waving the bandage for over five minutes, Daniel finally noticed them. He
knew that the only way to rescue them was to call for a helicopter, so he shouted down to them:
Susan was so happy to hear this that she started dancing on one foot. When Ellen saw her she
said,
c. Share your story ending with other students.

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LOOK OUT!
a. Which person in the Speaking section gives a warning? Mark the correct answer.
1.
the teenager on the bicycle
2.
the older woman
3.
the child
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b. Read another conversation. Copy the sentences that express a warning and those that ignore
a warning.
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Kate: Did you see the sign we just passed, Sal?

Sally: No, which sign? What does it say?
Kate: It says we arent allowed to walk here. Somebody is building something on top of this
building. This sidewalk is too close to the building. It's dangerous!
Sally: Nonsense! It's perfectly safe.
Kate: But the sign says it isnt safe. You could get hurt. Something might fall on you.
Sally: Dont worry. It won't. Come on. I'm in a hurry.
Kate: Sally, look out! There are falling bricks!
Expressing a warning
Ignoring a warning
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c. In each of the pictures below somebody is warning somebody else. Under each picture write
what you think the person is saying. Here are some expressions to help you:
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Be careful
You might...
Dont...
You shouldnt...
If you..., you could...
You arent supposed to...
You arent allowed to...
The sign says...
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PAST PERFECT: PROGRESSIVE

a. Answer the question under each picture. Use the Past Perfect Progressive form of the verb
given.
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1. John woke up with a sore
2. The children were covered
3. Marys eyes were sore. Why?
neck. Why?
in chocolate. Why?
She (work)
He (sleep)
They (eat)
at the computer all day.
at his desk all night.
chocolate cake.
b. Complete the story by choosing the correct verb for each space from the list below.
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crashed decided had been thinking hadn't been paying pushed
John was late for his math exam. He was nervous because he hadnt slept well. As soon as he
got into the car, he started the engine, put the gears into reverse and (1)
his
foot down on the gas pedal. The car shot backwards out of the driveway and
(2)
into a garbage removal truck. John (3)
attention and hadn't seen the truck. He hadn't checked his rearview mirror before reversing out of
the driveway because he (4)
about getting to his exam on
time. When he heard the crash he hesitated for a moment, but then (5)
not to stop. He couldnt be late for his exam.
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U N I T
P R O B L E M S
FAMILY
a. In the voice mail message Lori asks Marcy for a favor. What does she say?
Complete the sentences below. Use the Explore text on page 72 to help you.
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do me a favor?
pick up my dress at the cleaners for me?
b. In your opinion, who is Marcy? Mark all possible answers.
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Marcy is:
1.
Loris boss
2.
Loris mother
3.
Loris sister
4.
Loris friend
c. After listening to the voice mail, Marcy calls Lori back and leaves her a message.
Read it and answer the questions that follow.
Hi, Lori. This is Marcy. I got your message. I'm really sorry, but I can't pick up your dress from the dry
cleaners. I have a problem here at work. The other secretary is sick and I have to stay at the office until
late to type some letters that have to be sent today. I just spoke to Jane, though. She has to go in that
direction anyway, so I've asked her to pick up your dress for you. So don't worry! You'll have your dress in
time for the party. Bye.
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Why is Marcy calling Lori? Mark all the correct answers.

1.
to reply to a voice mail she received earlier from Lori
2.
to tell Lori that she will have to pick up her own dress
3.
to apologize for not picking up Lori's dress
4.
to ask Lori to call Jane
5.
to tell Lori that the party has been cancelled
6.
to tell Lori that someone else will pick up her dress for her
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d. Decide on the CAUSE AND EFFECT relationships in the text. What causes what?
Fill in the boxes below. Choose from the list of sentences.
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Jane will pick up the dress.

She has asked Jane to pick up the dress instead.
Lori will have the dress in time for the party.
She can't pick up Lori's dress.
Marcy has to stay at work late.
The secretary who works with Marcy is sick.
2
3
4
5
6
e. Write a voice mail message to a friend, asking for a favor. Explain why you need the favor.
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A FOREIGN AFFAIR
a. Do you remember the story A Foreign Affair in the Reading section? Number the sentences
according to the order that the events really happened. Use the Explore text on pages 72, 73
to help you.
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1 a.
b.
Melanie and her husband Neil went to a formal party.

Neil asked her to try and be polite this time and not to insult important people, like the
foreign ministers wife.
c.
At that party, a glamorous blonde was chasing Melanies husband around.
d.
While she was talking to a wealthy businessman, she heard some women gossiping about
the other women at the party.
e.
Then she heard the foreign ministers wife calling Neil darling.
f.
This made Melanie angry, so she spilled wine down the womans dress.
g.
Melanie and Neil had to go to another formal party.
h.
This gave her an idea that made her smile.
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b. Read Part 2 of the story and choose a suitable title. Then answer the questions in c.
1.
Cold Soup
2.
How to Plan a Formal Dinner Party
3.
Getting Revenge
4.
Fear of Spiders
5.
Bad Manners
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Part 2
It's time to teach that woman a lesson, Melanie thought to herself, as all the party guests
began to take their seats at the large dinner table. When no one was looking, Melanie quickly
moved two of the name cards that had been placed next to each dinner plate. That way she was
sure to be sitting next to the foreign minister's wife.
She waited patiently until the waiters had served the soup and the guests had all begun to eat.
Then, smiling, she turned to the blonde woman beside her and whispered, Excuse me, but I
think there's a spider crawling up your dress. With a loud scream, the foreign minister's wife
jumped up from the table, taking the tablecloth with her, and causing dishes to overturn and
soup to spill all over the table. The other guests were shocked. They couldnt believe their eyes.
My goodness! What is she doing? Melanie heard one woman say to her friend. That really
isnt a nice way to behave, especially for a foreign ministers wife. As the foreign minister's wife
went red with embarrassment, Melanie bit her lip to stop herself from laughing out loud.
c. Circle each sentence true () or false ().
1. Melanie didnt want to sit next to the foreign minister's wife.
/

3. Melanie spoke to the foreign minister's wife before the soup was served.
4. Melanies plan worked.

5. Melanie wanted to teach the guests a lesson.

6. The foreign minister's wife made a fool of herself.

7. Melanie was happy that the guests were shocked.

2. The foreign minister's wife was afraid of spiders.
/
/
/
/
/
/
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d. Underline the parts of the story that helped you find your answers.
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FRIED FISH
a. Do you remember the Fried Fish dialogue from the Speaking section? Write the sentences that
show what each person did. Use the Explore text on page 73 to help you.
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The waiter asked for an opinion.
The woman expressed satisfaction with the food.
The man complained about the food.
The waiter apologized.
b. Read the following dialogue and fill in the speakers purpose in the blank spaces.
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Purposes
expressing dissatisfaction asking for an opinion expressing satisfaction
accepting an apology apologizing
Jack:
Mmm. I havent had such a good steak in ages. It was so tender. (1)
What do you think of the food here, Jane? (2)
Jane:
To be honest, I think its awful. My fish is dry and the vegetables are over-cooked.
(3)
Jack:
I'm really sorry, Jane. I forgot to tell you that their specialty is meat, not fish.
(4)
Jane:
Oh, that's alright. I enjoyed being with you! (5)
c. Write a conversation between a waiter and two customers at a restaurant.

One customer is satisfied and one is dissatisfied. In a group of three, role-play the
conversation.
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PAST PERFECT: SIMPLE

a. Match the events in the first column to the earlier events in the second column.
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Event
Earlier event
1. Lori couldnt get to the cleaners.
a. I had lost the invitation.
2. I couldnt remember what time the dinner party

b. They had forgotten to reserve a table.
was supposed to start.
3. We were driving to work, when the car
suddenly stopped.
c. The waiter had kept them waiting for an hour,

and had then brought them the wrong food.
4. When John and Stacey got to the restaurant,

there was no place to sit.
d. She had taken her car to the garage.
5. The couple complained about the poor service

e. I had forgotten to fill the tank with gas.
in the restaurant.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
b. Underline the verbs in a. that show that an action happened earlier.

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c. Complete each sentence by adding the cause of the problem. Choose from the list of
causes below. Change the verbs into the Past Perfect Simple.
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Causes
she was in a car accident as a child
they saw it already
he broke his front tooth
he didnt practice enough
he didnt study for it
1. Ben went to the dentist because
2. My friends didnt want to go to that movie with me because
3. Tom failed the exam because
4. Tony didnt win the piano competition because
5. Clare didnt want to drive because
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HELPING
U N I T
OUT
NEIGHBORS
a. Do you remember the video with Eric and Ren? Mark the following statements true () or
false (). Use the Explore text on page 74 to help you.
1. Eric and Ren have met before.
2. Ren is new to the neighborhood.
3. Eric offers to give Ren a power drill.
4. Eric had wanted to visit Ren the night before.
5. Eric didnt visit Ren because he wasnt feeling well.
6. Ren wasnt home the night before.
7. The scene takes place in France.
/
/
/

/
/
/
/
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b. Do you remember who said what? Mark the correct column. Use the Explore text on page 74
to help you.
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Eric
Ren
1. If I were you, Id use something like this.

2. I thought you might like to borrow this.
3. I beg your pardon?
4. Welcome to the neighborhood.
5. Thats very kind of you.
6. I cant get used to the time difference.
c. Eric and Ren continue their conversation.
Read it and number the sentences in the correct order. The first one is done for you.
a.
Eric: Your English is really good, Ren.
b.
Ren: No, not at all. The company I work for wants me to manage their office here in the
States.
c.
Ren: Wait. Dont go yet. Id like to invite you and your wife to dinner at our house. How
about next weekend? It's my way of thanking you for your help, and it's a chance for
us all to get to know each other.
d.
Eric:
Oh! Is that why you decided to move to the U.S.? To see where your Mom was born?
e.
Eric:
Thats a great idea! Ill talk to my wife and let you know tomorrow. Bye.
f.
Eric:
That sounds like an interesting job. Well, Ren, it was lovely to meet you. I'm sure
we'll see each other again very soon.
g.
Ren: Thank you for the compliment. That's because my mother was born in America. She
spoke English to me when I was growing up.
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SHE OWES YOU A FAVOR

a. Do you remember the text from the Reading section? Answer the following questions.
Use the Explore text on pages 74, 75 to help you.
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1. What happened to Alisons car?

2. Who did she call to help her?
3. What was he doing when she called?
4. Why was he the right person to call?
5. What favor does he need from Alison?
b. Who is each phrase about? Mark the correct column.
Use the Explore text on pages 40, 41 to help you.
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Barry
Marcello
Alison
1. had a problem with the car

2. told his friend he looked tired
3. had a history paper to write
4. tried to push the car
5. called a friend in the middle of the night
6. is a mechanic
7. is good at history
8. owes someone a favor
9. met Barry on the way to class
c. What can we infer from what Barry says? Mark the correct answer.
Share the reasons for your answer with the class.
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However, knowing Alison the way I do, I took two quarts of oil and a gallon of gas, too.
1.
Alison can't drive very well.
2.
Alison often forgets to check the gas, oil and water level.
3.
Barry thinks Alison should stop driving.
4.
Barry wants Alison to be more serious.
5.
Alison doesn't know Barry very well.
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d. Which words go together? Fill in the blanks to complete what each person is saying.
Choose from the words in the box.
a favor assignment at history down due tomorrow easy stuck tired
1
My car got
. It broke
You look
. Why dont you go
home and take it
I have a history
. The paper is
I have an idea. I'm good

and I owe you
I'll do the rest of the paper for you!
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LETS GO
a. Do you remember the dialogue Let's Go in the Speaking section? Use the Explore text on
page 75 to help you. Write the words that Steve and his friend use to express the following:
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Asking for help

Agreeing to help
Making a suggestion
Accepting a suggestion
b. Here are some sentences about getting tickets to a rock concert. Decide what each person is
expressing. Mark the correct column.
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ASKING FOR AGREEING TO MAKING A ACCEPTING A

HELP
HELP
SUGGESTION SUGGESTION
1. How about calling Dave?
He might be able to help you.
2. Of course I'll get you some tickets.
It's no problem.
3. Could you please try and get me
two tickets for Friday's concert?"
4. That's a great idea! I'll call him
now.
5. Why dont you try asking Dave?
He works in a ticket office.
6. Thanks for the advice. I'll give him
a call.
7. If I were you I'd speak to Dave. He
might help you out.
8. Sure! I'll see what I can do. How
many tickets do you need?
9. Would you mind doing me a favor?
I need tickets for the concert.
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c. Write two dialogues, using sentences from the list below. In dialogue 1, Steve agrees to help.
In dialogue 2 he doesnt.
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Im working on my history paper. Maybe later.

Sure, if Im able to.
Thanks. I dont like studying in the library. Its so noisy.
Oh, please. I really need your help.
Peter? I dont like Peter.
My room is even quieter. Lets go there.
Well we could study in my room. Its quiet there.
But hes an excellent student.
Youre right, It is too noisy here. Where can we study?
You could ask Peter to help you. Hes also studying geography.
Dialogue 1
Friend: Hi, Steve. Would you mind helping me with the geography assignment?
Steve:
Friend:
Steve:
Friend:
Steve:
Dialogue 2
Friend: Hi, Steve. Would you mind helping me with the geography assignment?
Steve:
Friend:
Steve:
Friend:
Steve:
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REPORTED SPEECH
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a. Match the two parts of each sentence. There are three extra possibilities in column B.
A
1. Can you help me please? This is the third time

I've called your mechanic and he hasn't
answered. I'd like to know...
a. what is playing at the local movie theater.
2. Welcome to Randall's Bookstore. How can I

help you?
"I want to know...
b. how many apples you are going to buy.
3. I know you aren't well and need some rest.

Let me take the kids out to a movie. I'll find
out...
c. why my car isn't fixed yet.
4. Please help me find my ring. I think I dropped

it somewhere here in the restaurant.
Don't worry. I'll ask the manager...
d. where you are going right now.
5. This math homework is really difficult. Can you

help me with it?
Well, I'm not good at math, but I think...
e. how much this dictionary costs.
6. Id like some dessert, but Im allergic to

strawberries. Do you know...
f. that Susie might be able to help you with your

homework.
7. The baby has a very high temperature. I called

the doctor over an hour ago. I cant
understand...
g. if anyone has brought it to him.
h. if there are any in that pie over there?
i. when the course begins.
j. why he is taking so long.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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b. Find a suitable phrase from below to complete each sentence.
Ryan will be thrilled what time the party starts how much that puppy costs
you could help me to organize it what he wants if she wants to help too that she is free
Annie: I'm having a party for Ryan's fifth birthday on Saturday afternoon.
Lyn:
I wonder if (1)
Sure. I'd love to help. Just tell me (2)
Annie: The kids are invited to come at 11a.m.

Lyn: OK, I'll be there at 9. I'll ask Karen (3)
She loves children. I hope (4)
Annie: Thank you so much, Lyn. You're such a good friend.

Lyn: By the way, what does Ryan want for his birthday?
Annie: I know exactly (5)
That reminds me. I need to phone the pet shop. I need to know
(6)
Lyn: That's a great gift for a 5-year-old. I'm sure that (7)
.
.
!
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c. In the situations below people are asking for help, offering help or giving help.
Complete the reported sentences by putting the words and phrases in the correct order.
When does the

next train
leave?
Can you baby-sit for us tonight?

1. We need a babysitter tonight.
I'll ask Jane
.
( if / she can / for us tonight / baby-sit)
4. I need some information about your train

schedule, please. Can you tell me
?
Will it work?
(leaves / when / the next train)
2. I need your advice about

this diet. Do you think
?
(work / it will / that)
Can you help me lift it?
How much did
you pay for that?
5. This box is so heavy. I need your help.

I wonder
3. Could you please tell me
.
?
(help me / whether / you can / lift it)
(for that / you paid / how much)

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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT
DREAMS AND AMBITIONS

SOAP OPERA
a. Do you remember the radio soap opera in the Listening section? Mark all the true sentences.
Use the Explore text on page 74
76 to help you.
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1.
Julie has been disappointed by men in the past.
2.
Andrew is Julies new boyfriend.
3.
Julie goes to Andrew for advice.
4.
Julie goes to Rob for advice.
5.
Julie and Rob are good friends.
6.
Rob tells Julie to stop seeing Andrew.
7.
Rob advises Julie not to be afraid.
8.
Rob advises Julie not to take any chances.
9.
Julie wants Rob to meet Andrew.
10.
Andrew wants Julie to meet his friends.
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b. Complete the sentences with words from the box. Then write who said them Julie or Rob.
Use the Explore text on page 76 to help you.
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bothersome chance come deserted insist on wished

1.
Im sorry to be
2.
Why do you
3.
Youre used to being
4.
Hes all I have ever
making life so tough for yourself?
5.
You might as well take the
6.
Hes a dream
by men.
for.
.
true.
c. Read the next chapter of the soap opera. Answer the questions that follow.
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Narrator:
That night Julie, Rob and Andrew went out to dinner at Julie's favorite restaurant. The
evening was not very successful. Andrew was rude to Rob and spoke about himself all
night. Later that evening, when Rob was in the men's restroom, he heard Andrew making a
call to someone on his cell phone. Andrew was talking to his wife! Rob didnt know what to
do. Should he tell Julie and risk breaking her heart? The next day Rob and Julie met to talk.
Rob:
I'm really sorry the dinner didn't turn out the way you planned, Julie.
Julie:
It's not your fault, Rob. I should apologize to you for Andrew's behavior. He was so rude!
Maybe he was nervous about meeting you, or maybe he's a little jealous of our friendship.
Rob:
It's more than that. Look, I dont know how to tell you this, Julie. You know how much I care
about you. I was truly happy for you when you met Andrew, but I don't want you to get hurt
again.
Julie:
What are you talking about, Rob? What's wrong?
Rob:
Andrew is not the right man for you, Julie. It's not just that he's selfish and rude. He's also
married! I heard him talking to his wife on the phone last night.
Julie:
I dont believe you! There must be some mistake!
Narrator:
What will Julie do now? Will she leave Andrew? Find out next week on Wishful Thinking.
d. Circle the correct choices.

1. Julie, Rob and Andrew enjoyed / didnt enjoy their evening together.
2. Rob was upset with Andrew because he was rude / he was too quiet.
3. Julie apologized for Andrews behavior / carelessness.
4. It was hard for Rob to tell Julie that Andrew is married / likes talking on his cell phone.
5. Julie found it difficult / easy to accept the truth.
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THE SINGER
a. Read the four sentences about people in The Singer story.
What do they tell us about these people? Match them to the four statements below.
1. Cindy thought she wasnt good enough to sing at the concert.
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2. Cindys mother encouraged her to sing in the school concert.

3. Cindy wished she could sing one day in the concert.
4. Cindys voice was deep and full.
a. She had a dream.

b. She sang beautifully.
c. She wasnt sure of herself.
d. She believed that Cindy was a good singer.
b. Read the last sentence of The Singer in the Explore text on page 76, 77.
What do you think will happen after the music teacher says You are a singer!?
Mark everything that will probably happen. Then write what you think will happen.
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1.
The students will clap.
2.
Cindy will not sing in the school concert.
3.
Cindy will get the main part in the school concert.
4.
Cindy's mother will tell Cindy to try harder.
5.
Cindy will never sing again in public.
6.
Mara will be jealous of Cindy.
7.
The other students will tell Cindy how well she sang.
8.
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c. Find one word in the story to describe each of the following. Use the Explore text on pages
76, 77 to help you.
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1. how Cindy felt about singing in public:

2. how Cindy felt on the morning of the trials:
3. how some of the other students sounded at the trials:
4. Cindy's voice:
and
5. Cindy's size:
6. how the music teacher described Cindy's singing:
7. how the students were when Cindy stopped singing:
d. Match the words in A, B and C to make sentences about the story.

Write the sentences below.
A
1. The auditorium
let her sing
powerfully
2. One by one, the students
was deserted
as if under a spell
3. Cindys teacher
sang
onto the stage
4. Cindy
seemed
anything she liked
5. The audience
climbed
at first
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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ASSIGNMENTS
a. What does each person in the Speaking section do? Circle the correct answers. Use the
Explore text on page 77 to help you.
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1. The girl / boy asks for an assignment.

2. The girl / boy hands her his assignment.
b. Mark the correct answer to each question.

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1. In which sentence is the person asking for something?

Do you have that history assignment from last week?
Is this what you need?
Here it is.
2. In which sentence is the person giving something?

No, that's not what I meant.
Here it is.
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Jim has a dream. He wants to be an actor. He has decided to study at a drama school. He
goes to the school office to register for his courses. Read the dialogue and write the
underlined sentences from the dialogue in the correct place below.
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Jim:
Id like to apply to study at your school. Do you have an application form for me?
Secretary: Yes, I do. Here's a form for you to fill in.

Jim:
Thanks. Is it true that I have to pass an audition, too?
Secretary: Yes, that's right. Take this list of telephone numbers. Call Mr. Black, the first-year acting
teacher. He'll tell you what to do.
Jim:
OK. I'll do that. There's one more thing. Could I please have a student card?
Secretary: You have to pay the registration fee first. That'll be $50, please.
Jim:
Do you accept checks?
Secretary: A check is fine. Can you just sign the back of the check, please?
Jim:
Sure.
Secretary: That's fine. Here is your student card.

Asking for something
Giving something
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CONDITIONALS: UNREAL
a. Read each sentence in italics. Mark the sentence that has the same meaning.
1. If I had $15,000, I would buy a new car.
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I bought a new car and it cost me $15,000.

I will definitely buy a new car next month.
I wish I had enough money to buy a new car.
2. If she werent so tired, shed go to the party.

She will go to the party even though she is tired.
She wont go to the party because she is tired.
She was tired of going to parties.
3. Hed get to work on time if he had a car.

He didnt have a car, so he didnt get to work on time.
He gets to work on time because he has a car.
He doesnt have a car, so he doesnt get to work on time.
b. Ivan and Claire are talking about their dreams and ambitions with their teachers.
Fill in a suitable part of a conditional sentence in each space. Choose from the box above
each dialogue.
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If you practiced more If I weren't studying so hard If I could play professional tennis
Teacher:
Ivan, what is your dream?
Ivan:
Teacher:
, I would be so happy.
Well, you are quite good at tennis.
you could improve. Sports mean a lot of hard work.

Ivan:
I know. The problem is my schoolwork.
I would have more time to practice.
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My parents would pay
If you studied something else
If you had to choose a job
If only I had $10,000
Teacher:
Claire:
, what would you choose, Claire?

I would choose to be a doctor. The problem is that university studies are very expensive.
if they could,
but they dont have a lot of money.
, I could afford to
study medicine.
Teacher:
, it wouldnt cost so much.
c. Complete the following sentences to explain what is really true.

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1. If they were here means that they are
2. If Sandra had time means that she
3. If Tom were studying medicine means that he
4. If I exercised every day means that I
5. If Diane knew the truth means that she
d. Complete these sentences about yourself.

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1. I would be happier if I were
2. If I could
, I would earn more money.
3. If I had enough money, I
4. If I could choose any job, I
Unit
40
INTERMEDIATE 2

I N T E R M E D I AT E
UNIT
MONEY MATTERS
QUIZ
a. Do you remember the radio program in the Listening section? What kind of program was it?
Mark the correct answer.
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1.
a radio news broadcast
2.
a TV soap opera
3.
a radio quiz show
4.
a TV competition
b. Mark the true sentence. Use the Explore text on page 76

78 to help you.
1.
There were three participants on the show.
2.
One of the prizes was a diamond necklace.
3.
The winner was Cee Cee Rondeau.
4.
Guy Gaylord is a radio announcer.
5.
The announcer asked each participant three questions.
6.
The Get Rich Quick quiz show is on the radio once a month.
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c. After the show, Susan writes a letter to a friend, telling her about what happened. Fill in the
missing words or phrases. Choose from the words below.
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alcoholic Get hit song impress million copies participants polite to anyone popular
real diamond necklace respect yourself wealthy weekly quiz show
Hi Katy,
You'll never believe what happened! I've just won a contest. It's the first time I've
ever won anything. Here's what happened.
Last night I participated in a (1)
called
(2)
Rich Quick. I was one of
the two (3)
on this week's show,
together with another woman. I got the right answers to both questions they asked.
The first was what Guy Gaylord said when his CD sold a (4)
I knew the answer to that. He said that he didn't have to

(5)
the music critics or be
(6)
any more, because now he was
(7)
. The second question was easy
to answer. They wanted to know who said, "Help yourself,

(8)
", and when.
I knew the answer to that, too. It was Mick Starlight and he said it long before his
(9)
became
(10)
. He was still an
(11)
then, trying to stop drinking.
Guess what my prize is? A (12)
Isn't that amazing?

I cant wait to show it to you when you come and visit in the summer.
Love,
Susan
Unit
42
INTERMEDIATE 2

GET YOUR MONEYS WORTH

a. Do you remember the article Get Your Money's Worth in the Reading section?
What is it about? Mark the correct answer.
1.
a furniture store
2.
advice for shoppers
3.
a magazine for shoppers
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b. Match the names to their descriptions. Use the Explore text on pages 78, 79 to help you.
1.
Quality Bargains
a. the manager of a furniture store
2.
Edith Shaw
b. a regular column in a newspaper
3.
Tim Wright
c. a writer for a magazine
4.
Customers Come First
d. a furniture store
c. Complete the information about the store by circling the correct words.
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Quality Bargains is a (1) clothing / furniture store that is suited to people who (2) have / dont have a
lot of money to spend. You can buy (3) second-hand / brand-new items there and the store offers
you a ten-year (4) down payment / guarantee on all purchases. The (5) deal / delivery is free of
charge and you dont have to pay for the (6) item / sale in one cash payment. Quality Bargains offers
you good (7) quality / budget at prices you (8) can afford / can't afford.
d. According to the Reading text, what are the two most important things people look for when
they buy items like furniture? Mark the correct answers.
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1.
something that is second-hand and inexpensive
2.
something that is luxurious and expensive
3.
something that suits their budget
4.
something that is on sale
5.
something that is good quality
e. According to Edith Shaw, what important information should you know about sales?
Use the Explore text on pages 78, 79 to help you. Mark the correct answer.
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1.
You always get your money's worth.
2.
Sale items are delivered for free.
3.
The items on sale are always good quality.
4.
The stores often raise the prices of sale items before they put them on sale.
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f. Write the following words in the correct column.

products purchases consumers items buyers customers
people who buy
things they buy
g. Replace the underlined words and expressions with ones from the bank below.
Write the new sentences on the lines given.
customers dont have enough money dont have much recommended
that they can afford thinking about value for your money with limited budgets
1. Customers usually look for prices that are reasonable.
2. She suggested that we buy at Quality Bargains.
3. People without a lot of money should buy there.
4. Buyers can get bargains there.
5. We are considering buying some new furniture.
6. If you are short of cash, you can pay in payments.
7. We cant afford to buy expensive furniture.
8. This is a place where you get your moneys worth.
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THE RAISE
a. Do you remember the dialogue The Raise in the Speaking section?
Answer these questions about it. Use the Explore text on page 79 to help you.
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1. What is the relationship between the two speakers?

a boss and a worker / two people who work together
2. What did the speaker ask the boss about?
3. Did the speaker get what she wanted?
4. What exactly did she want?
5. Will she accept the bosss offer?
b. Which sentences from the dialogue report what happened? Mark the correct answers.
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1.
I spoke to the boss about a raise today.
2.
She offered me a ten percent raise.
3.
Do you intend to accept the offer?
4.
I haven't decided yet.
c. Match the words from the two columns to form expressions from the dialogue.
Then use the expressions to complete the following report. Make the necessary changes.
1. accept
a. in mind
2. offer
b. an offer
3. have
c. a raise
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1. When I told my boss that I wanted to leave my job, she

2. The amount she offered was not what I
3. I dont think I will
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d. Complete the following dialogue by adding Annies answers. Choose from the sentences
below.
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Yes, definitely. They have only the best quality clothing there.
I got a pair of jeans and two sweaters.
I went shopping for clothes at that new store, Best Bargains.
They were really reasonable.
Gail:
What did you do yesterday afternoon?
Annie: (1)
Gail:
Oh, yes. I've heard of it. Is it a good place to go clothes shopping?
Annie: (2)
Gail:
What were the prices like?
Annie: (3)
Gail:
So what did you buy?
Annie: (4)
e. Write a dialogue between you and a friend. Write about shopping for something familiar, such
as food, furniture, clothes or music CDs. You ask the questions and your friend reports what
happened. Share your dialogue with a partner and role-play it.
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You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
Unit
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INTERMEDIATE 2

REPORTED SPEECH: TIME ASPECTS

a. Who said the following? Choose between: a salesperson and a customer.
Then answer the questions below.
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Everything is on sale, just for today. We want to sell all our winter clothes as
fast as possible. You can get some wonderful bargains. We have never had
such a sale! You wont find a sale like this again for a long time.
She told me that everything was on sale, just for that day. They wanted
to sell all their winter clothes as fast as possible. She said I could get
some wonderful bargains. They had never had such a sale! She reminded
me that I wouldnt find a sale like that again for a long time.
Which one is reported speech?

Underline the words in 2 that match the underlined words in 1.
b. Match the two parts of each sentence in A and B.
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A
1. Last night I participated in a radio quiz
show. I didnt think...
a. that I could pay for it in three

payments.
2. I wanted to buy some new furniture

at a reasonable price. I asked a friend...
b. that the sale items were all great

bargains, but they weren't.
3. I was looking for a new sweater.

I asked the saleswoman...
c. which store she recommended

and she suggested Quality
Bargains.
4. I didn't want to pay for the new TV set

in one payment. Luckily the store
manager agreed...
5. I was disappointed in this year's sale.
The ads claimed...
1.
www2.
www3.
d. that I would win, but I did.

e. if they had any winter clothes in
the store.
www4.
www5.
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c. Which sentence accurately reports what each person said? Mark the correct sentence.
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1. Glen said, "I wonder who won the TV quiz show last night."
a.
Glen wonders who will win the TV quiz show tomorrow night.
b.
Glen wondered who had won the TV quiz show the night before.
c.
Glen wondered who would win the TV quiz show the previous night.
2. Jane said, I dont think I will buy this furniture because it's too expensive.
a.
Jane said she hadn't thought she would buy this furniture because it will be too expensive.
b.
Jane said she doesnt think she will buy that furniture because it was too expensive.
c.
Jane said she didn't think she would buy that furniture because it was too expensive.
3. My boss asked, Why do you want such a big raise?

a.
My boss asked me why I wanted such a big raise.
b.
My boss wanted to know why did I want such a big raise.
c.
My boss asked me why I had wanted such a big raise.
4. Kevin said, I didnt know about the sale because I hadnt seen the ad in the paper.
a.
Kevin said he doesnt know about the sale because he hasnt seen the ad in the paper.
b.
Kevin said he didnt know about the sale because he hasnt seen the ad in the paper.
c.
Kevin said he hadnt known about the sale because he hadnt seen the ad in the paper.
d. Read the conversation between Betty and Pam. Then complete the report of the conversation.
Betty: Have you been to the sale at the furniture store?
Pam:
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I went there yesterday.
Betty: What are the prices like?

Pam:
They are offering very reasonable prices, and they will accept a twenty percent down
payment on all purchases.
Betty: I must go there right away!

REPORT:
Betty asked Pam if she (1)
to the sale at the furniture store.
Pam answered that she had been there (2)
Betty wanted to know what the prices (3)

Pam told her that they (4)
(5)
Betty said that she (6)
like.
very reasonable prices and that they
a twenty percent down payment on all purchases.

go there right away.
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INTERMEDIATE
UNIT
P O L I T I C S
NEWS
a. Do you remember the Listening section? What did you listen to? Mark the correct answer. Use
the Explore text on page 78
80 to help you.
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an interview with a political candidate

a weekend weather report
a news update on local election results
a live report from a press conference
b. Read the two radio items below. Decide what each one is. Choose from the box.
a news update on election results a commercial for the Liberal Party
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a soap opera a live report from a press conference

1. The latest election results are in. It is now official. The Conservative Party has lost
the election. The announcement was made a few minutes ago.
2. We are here in the Liberal Party headquarters. The room is packed with reporters from all the
newspapers. The Liberal candidate is now answering a question about the crime law.
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c. Who is who? Match the information to the names. Next to each name write the correct
numbers. Use the Explore text on page 80 to help you.
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TED SCHMIDT
NANCY KING
ROSA MORALES
01. is the Liberal candidate
02. is the Conservative candidate
03. interviewed Schmidt before the election results were in
04. was defeated in the local elections
05. reported that Schmidt thought he would win
06. had been against the crime laws
07. had promised to propose a new crime law
08. held a press conference after winning the local elections
09. believed Schmidt probably lost because of the crime law
10. had been in favor of the crime law
d. In your notebooks, write a short newspaper report about each of the two candidates in the
election. Use the sentences from c.
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e. Replace the underlined parts with words and expressions from the box.
an important topic even though he had voted suggested
that people think committed was defeated in
1. He lost the election.

2. The crime law was a key issue in the election.
3. She proposed a new crime law.
4. She wants to investigate politicians suspected of crimes.
5. He thought he would win in spite of his vote against the crime law.
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BROWNS CAMPAIGN PROBLEMS

a. Do you remember the article Brown's Campaign Problems in the Reading section?
Answer these questions about it. Use the Explore text on pages 80, 81 to help you.
1. Who is Mr. Brown?
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2. What happened in his office yesterday?
3. Why is he so nervous?
b. Fill in the blanks to complete this description of the situation. Use words from the box.
arson campaign candidate defeat elected fight improve murder
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resign suspect threats voters
Mr. Brown is the (1)

(2)
of the Liberal party in this election. In his election

he has said that if he is (3)
crime and (5)
education. After the recent fire, he spoke to (6)
and said that he would not (7)

(8)
wanted to (11)
from politics, despite the personal
against him, such as the fire in his office.
Both Mr. Brown and the police (9)

(10)
, he will (4)
that the fire was a case of
. Mr. Brown believes that it was more than that. He thinks that someone
him and in that way to (12)
the Liberal Party in
the election.
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c. Read the notes that the reporter took when he went to the scene of the crime.
Use these notes to write a short report of the event. Try to use the connectors: because,
however.
Event: fire
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Time: Yesterday - 2 o'clock
Location: office of the Liberal candidate, Mr. Brown

Result: no one hurt out to lunch at the time
Reason: police not sure - Brown worried someone
wants to kill him - election campaign
d. Read this report from a TV news show the following day to find out what happened.
Then answer the questions below.
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This is Jack Cage with an update on the Brown case.

This morning, while they were keeping a close watch on the building in which Liberal candidate
James Brown is now working, two policemen noticed a man who was wearing a long gray jacket
despite the extremely hot weather. The police became even more suspicious when the man started
to look nervously around him. When they stopped him and asked him to open his jacket, they
discovered that he was concealing a small bomb. After the bomb squad had safely dealt with the
bomb, the man was taken in for questioning.
The man, Joe Lynch, admitted that he had set fire to Brown's office the day before. He claimed that
he had never wanted to hurt anyone, but had just wanted to stop the Liberals from winning the
election.
1. Were the police right that someone had set fire to the office?
Yes / No
2. Was Mr. Brown right that someone was trying to kill him?
Yes / No
3. Was Mr. Brown right that someone was trying to defeat the Liberal party?
Yes / No
e. Fill in a suitable connecting word or phrase in each space. Choose from the words below.
Use capital letters when necessary.
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because despite fortunately however in my opinion

1. A reporter interviewed Mr. Brown after Joe Lynch was arrested and asked him what he thought.
Mr. Brown answered, "
, he is guilty."
2. Mr. Brown was afraid that someone was trying to kill him.
fear, Mr. Brown continued working.
3.
, no one was hurt in the fire. This was

Mr. Brown and his staff weren't in the office at the time.
4. The police didn't have any evidence that someone was attempting to murder Mr. Brown.
, they still sent policemen to keep a close watch on the
building where he was working.
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his
NEW MANAGER
a. Do you remember the dialogue New Manager in the Speaking section? What were they
talking about? Mark the correct answers. Use the Explore text on page 81 to help you.
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1.
office politics
2.
somebody being fired
3.
somebody being hired
b. The speakers were not pleased about the situation. Copy two sentences from the dialogue in
which they express their displeasure. Use the Explore text on page 81 to help you.
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c. Complete these sentences that express displeasure by filling in the missing word in each one.
Use the words below.
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unhappy believe dont like pleased

1. I cant
that the boss has hired someone else instead of me!
2. I'm really
3. I'm not
4. I
about what he did.

with the way he did it why didnt he discuss it with me first?
the idea of hiring outside people.
d. Which of the sentences express displeasure?

1.
Im surprised that you didnt get the job.
2.
I was surprised when I got the new job.
3.
I didnt like the way that the new manager spoke at the meeting.
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e. Read the dialogue and underline the expressions of displeasure.

Then answer the questions that follow.
Dave:
Did you hear the news? The boss promoted Johnson to the position of sales manager.
Sergei:
Of course I heard. And I'm not very happy about it.
Dave:
Yeah, I'm sure. Didnt he promise you that job?
Sergei:
Yes, he did. I'm really surprised that he did something like that.
Dave:
I'm not pleased about it either. Youd be a better manager.
Sergei:
Thanks. But why didnt the boss didnt tell me about it first? Why did I have to hear about
it from Johnson?
1. Who got the job of sales manager?

2. Who thought he was going to get that job?
3. Who told Sergei about the promotion?
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REPORTED SPEECH: REVIEW

a. What might people say in an election campaign office? Match the speech bubbles to the
correct pictures.
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THE CAMPAIGN OFFICE

They asked me how
much food we wanted
for the post-election
party tonight.
a.
1
Bob warned us
that we would lose
the election.
The police said hed

been stealing from
the campaign funds.
c.
b.
d.
2
The boss said I had to
give out all these flyers
by lunchtime!
I would like to know

why you are not
working!
e.
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b. Complete the dialogue by filling in a suitable phrase in each space. Choose from the following.
chances are good his speech was successful our party is going to win
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spoke well about all the key issues the election campaign is going
the public thinks of our candidate's last speech who will win
Jessie:
I wonder how (1)

Do you think (2)
Lucy:
I cant say (3)
. The campaign manager
thinks our (4)
. He says it depends on what
(5)
What did you think of his speech? Do you think (6)
Jessie:
I believe he (7)
c. Read what Liberal candidate James Brown said after he won the election. Then write a report
of his statements.
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1. A few weeks ago I was not sure I would win the election.
2. Somebody tried to murder me by starting a fire in my office.
3. I will fight for free education for all children.
4. Are you ready for the changes?
1. Mr. Brown admitted that

2. He claimed that
3. He promised that
4. Then he asked the audience
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UNIT
INSTRUCTIONS
WEATHER
a. Do you remember the radio program you heard in the Listening section?
80 to help you.
What is it about? Mark the correct answer. Use the Explore text on page 82
1.
where to shop for new furniture
2.
how to decorate your house
3.
how to get your house ready for winter
4.
why you should repaint your house
5.
how to prepare your house for summer
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b. Answer the questions about the program. Use the Explore text on page 82 to help you.
1. What is the name of the program?
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2. What is the name of the host (the man who invites people to the show)?
3. What is the name of the guest?
4. What other name does the guest have?
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c. Who does what on the program? Write the name of the person.
1.
introduces the guest.
2.
gives advice about getting the house ready for winter.
3.
tells about something he forgot to do.
4.
asks listeners to join him next week.
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d. What do the listeners get advice about? Mark the correct answers.
the furnace
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the windows
the doors
the floors
the roof
e. Write the sentences or phrases from the Listening section that mean the same as the
following sentences. Use the Explore text on page 82 to help you.
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1. Hank is going to give us ideas about how to prepare the house for winter.
2. Whats the first thing I need to do?
3. You should have your furnace cleaned and inspected.
4. Without heat in the winter, we would freeze.
5. Make sure that your roof is checked for leaks.
f. Match each sentence with the most suitable continuation.

Choose from the sentences below.
1. Have your roof checked for leaks.
2. Rain or snow would damage your ceiling.
3. Join us next week for more helpful hints.
a. Well have more advice on how to take care of your house.

b. That will make sure there is no water coming through.
c. Then you would need to redecorate the house.
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FLIGHT INFORMATION
a. Do you remember the text Flight Information in the Reading section?
Where might you find such a text? Mark the correct answer.
1.
on a train
2.
in a hotel
3.
in a home repair store
4.
on an airplane
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b. What is the purpose of this text? Mark the correct answers.

1.
to give information about flight times
2.
to describe the airport
3.
to give directions for getting out of the airport
4.
to explain why you have to declare everything you have bought
5.
to tell people what to do before and after the plane lands
c. Put these instructions into the same order as in the Flight Information Card.
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a. You should have your travel documents ready for inspection if you want to avoid waiting.
b. If you dont see your suitcase at the baggage claim, please wait for it patiently.
c. We advise you to stay in your seat until the plane stops moving.
d. You must tell the customs inspector about all the things you bought without tax.
d. Which words go together? Complete the phrases with words from the box below.
items card inspection claim
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1. information
2. duty-free
3. baggage
4. customs
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e. Read these Travel Tips". Underline sentences that are instructions. Circle sentences that are
explanations.
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TRAVEL TIPS
By Tracey Morrison
If you are planning to travel abroad, read these

helpful tips. They will make your trip a lot easier.
Have your travel agent check if you need a visa to enter the countries you
want to visit. If you do, apply for them a few months before you plan to
leave.
Make sure you have some foreign currency when you enter the country.
Its not always possible to withdraw cash with your credit card, especially
when banks are closed.
Always double-check your flight times and hotel bookings a few days
before you leave. There may be changes you dont know about.
When you pack your suitcase, prepare for all kinds of weather. Take
clothing that is comfortable and practical.
Take light hand luggage on the plane with you. Remember that YOU have
to carry it!
Always keep a list of important phone numbers on you. Its a good idea
to include the phone number of your hotel, car rental service, foreign
embassy and travel agent, and any other useful emergency numbers.
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f. Which of the following sentences offer good advice, according to the article?
1.
You can apply for a visa just before you leave.
2.
Its useful to arrive in a new country with local money.
3.
Book your hotel when you arrive in the country you are visiting.
4.
Flight times are sometimes changed, so check them.
5.
You are advised not to carry heavy hand luggage.
6.
If you think it will be hot in the country you are traveling to, pack only light summer clothing.
7.
Be prepared for emergencies by keeping a list of important phone numbers with you.
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1. If you want to make sure that you get your visa in time for your trip,
2. Pack different kinds of clothing in order to
3. There may be changes in your flight or hotel bookings, so it is a good idea to
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WOULD YOU MIND

a. Do you remember the dialogue in the Speaking Section? Answer the following questions.
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1. How many polite instructions does the woman give?

2. What is the man's reaction to these instructions?
He agrees to follow them. / He refuses to follow them.
3. Where is the picture they are talking about?
on the wall / on a computer screen
b. What is the person expressing in each sentence below? Mark the correct column.
Giving a polite
instruction
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Receiving a polite
instruction
1. Would you mind making the picture a little larger?

2. Sure. Is this what you had in mind?
3. Could you put the picture in the middle?
4. Is this what you wanted?
5. No problem.
c. Mary is moving to a new house. Joe, the man from the moving company, is delivering her
furniture. Read what they say and answer the questions that follow.
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Mary: Would you mind carrying the sofa over to that corner?
Joe:
Sure. Is this where you want it?
Mary: Uh, no. Could you move it over to the other side of the room?
Joe:
OK. How's this?
Mary: That's great. Would you please put these boxes into the bedroom?
Joe:
No problem. Is there anything else you want done?
Mary: No, that's it. Thank you.
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1. How many instructions does Mary give?

2. Which items does Mary ask Joe to move?
3. Circle the correct form in the following sentences.
a. Would you mind carrying the sofa/ to carry the sofa?
b. Could you moving it / move it to the other side of the room?
c. Would you please putting / put these boxes into the bedroom.
d. Imagine that you are cooking a meal. A friend has come over and is helping you. Complete
the dialogue by giving your friend polite instructions. Use the verbs in brackets in their correct
forms.
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You:
(1)
(give) that knife, please?
Your friend: Sure. Is this the one you wanted?

You:
Yes, that's it. (2)
(cut) the vegetables,
please?
Your friend: OK. Do you want me to cut them into small pieces?
You:
Yes. That'll be great. (3)
(get) that big
bowl from the cupboard?

Your friend: Is this the one you had in mind?
You:
No, not that one. Try the other cupboard.
e. Role-play your dialogue with a partner in class.
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CAUSATIVES AND PERMISSIVES:

ACTIVE AND PASSIVE
a. Mark the sentence that is closest in meaning to the first sentence.
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1. Dick will check the roof next week.

a.
Dick will ask someone to check the roof.
b.
Dick will check the roof himself.
c.
Dick will let someone check the roof.
2. Betty is going to get her furnace repaired.

a.
Betty will fix the furnace by herself.
b.
Betty wont have the furnace repaired.
c.
Betty will arrange for someone else to fix her furnace.
3. After the rain leaked into the house, Susan made the handyman fix the roof again.
a.
She insisted that the handyman fix the roof.
b.
She fixed the roof herself.
c.
She hoped the handyman would fix the roof.
4. At the beginning of every winter, Mr. Thompson lets his son fix the furnace.
a.
Mr. Thompson fixes his furnace.
b.
Mr. Thompsons son fixes the furnace.
c.
Mr. Thompson makes his son fix the furnace.
b. Complete these sentences by filling in the correct words. Choose from: made, got, let.
1. David wanted to paint the house by himself, but Rita wanted to help him, so he
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her paint one room.

2. I didnt know how to fix the roof, so I
3. The handyman didnt do a good job the first time, so I
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a handyman to do it for me.

him do it again.
c. Mom has gone out for the evening and has left a list of instructions about what she wants the
family to do by the time she gets home. Write her instructions from this list.
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Mom's list:
John: 1. cook / dinner

2. change / light bulb
Lucy: wash / dishes
Pete and Lucy: do / homework
Pete: clean / room
Mom's Instructions:
Hi everybody,
Please make sure to do these things. See you later.
John, please get the (1)
I'd also like the (2)
.
in the
bathroom (3)
Lucy, I want the (4)
after dinner.
Pete and Lucy, please get your (5)
Pete: I would like your (6)
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I N T E R M E D I AT E
A p p e n d i x
EXPLORE
TEXTS
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UNIT 1
BUYING A CAR
Ad
Announcer:
It's the end-of-the-year sale, and here at Car City you'll find fantastic bargains! We
have brand-new and used cars, economy-sized cars, and luxury models, all at
reasonable prices! Don't make the same mistake that Ron Gardner made. He
bought a used luxury car somewhere else and isn't satisfied with it. Ron, tell us
about it.
Ron:
That's right. My name's Ron, and I just bought a used car about a week ago. If I had
come to Car City first, I could've bought the latest model of the same car at the
same price! And with extra features, too.
Announcer:
Lara Davids, tell us about the wonderful deal you got at Car City.
Lara:
Hi. I'm Lara! I just bought a brand-new Beamer Coyote. It's so beautiful! It's
automatic and has all the latest features! The best part is the price. I paid ten
percent as a down payment, and I'm paying the rest off in monthly payments. When
I told my sister about it, she said that she had just bought a car here, too, and had
gotten a really great deal. Everybody's coming here, so if you don't come now, there
won't be any cars left!
Announcer:
You heard it, folks. Car City is the place to buy cars. We guarantee you won't find a
better deal anywhere!
Buying a Used Car

When buying a used car, the first rule is: Don't go alone! Get a friend to go with you. Also, if you
decide to buy a car through a used-car dealer, try to have someone recommend a good dealer.
Next, decide what kind of car you have in mind. Consider the different features that you'd like your
car to have. For example, do you want an automatic gearshift? Do you want the latest luxury model,
or something older? When you have found a car you like, ask the dealer to let you drive it. Before
you make up your mind, you ought to have it checked by a mechanic. If he is satisfied with it, you
can then start bargaining with the dealer about the method of payment and price.
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The Car
- Here it is. Only $5,000.
- Hmmm. This isn't exactly what I had in mind.
- Well, I could lower the price to $4,000.
- No,... this just isn't what I need.
- I could paint it for you. What color would you like?
- No. I'm sorry. This car simply isn't what I wanted.
Conditionals: Real
-
If I were president of this company, I would have everyone work only four days a week.
If you don't finish this, you won't be working at all!
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UNIT 2
ACCIDENTS
Bad Back
Fran: Ben, be careful with that! I dont want you to hurt yourself.
Ben: Dont worry. I can take care of myself.
Fran: You bought it. Good for you! How much did you pay for it?
Ben: Seven-fifty. Are we about ready to go?
Fran: I think so. But you know youre not supposed to carry things like that by yourself. You have a
bad back. Maybe we can have someone take it to the car for us.
Ben: Fran, I can do it.
Fran: I wish you would wait until we have somebody that can help you.
Ben: Oh! Ouch!
Fran: Ben!
Ben: I hurt my back!
Fran: Oh, no! I told you not to carry it by yourself.
Ben: I need to lie down.
Anita: What happened? Did he fall?
Fran: No. He hurt his back.
Cliff Terror
Susan and Ellen had been looking forward to their first hiking trip with the University Outdoors Club.
Susan was a little afraid, however, because she had never gone hiking before.
What if Im too slow? Ill be left behind, and get lost, she said.
Dont worry, answered Ellen. If you get tired, Ill have some other student carry you up the hill.
The next day, the group left the city at 5 a.m. as planned. By the time they reached Canyon Park,
the sun had risen. They had been hiking for two hours when Susan said, You were right. Hiking is
fun! If I had known how easy this would be, I wouldnt have been so afraid.
Suddenly Ellen realized that they had taken a wrong turn. Where are the other members of the
Outdoors Club? I dont see them anywhere. I think were lost.
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Oh, no! I knew I shouldnt have come. Whos going to rescue us? Imagine being here all night!
Take it easy, Susan. I didnt get us lost on purpose.
The girls arrived at a cliff, and saw an enormous pool of water. Ellen hesitated and said, Well, we
can either go down by rope, or we can jump. Lets use the rope. Im too scared to jump.
You? Afraid?! exclaimed Susan. You were the one who wanted to go on this hike. Lets jump. Its
too rocky and slippery to climb down.
Susan, said Ellen, Ive never told you this, but I dont know how to swim. I just cant jump into
that water.
Susan followed her friend unhappily down the cliff. They had just arrived at the bottom, when
suddenly she slipped and fell.
Oh... my foot! she cried. Ellen rushed to her side.
Here. Let me have a look. Its not bleeding. Its only a minor injury. But that didnt stop Susan from
complaining. Ellen, if we get rescued and I recover from this, I will never listen to you again!
Look Out!
- Look out for that little girl!
- I saw her.
- Are you allowed to ride your bike on the sidewalk?
- Of course. I do it all the time.
- You mustnt ride so fast! You could hurt someone.
- Its OK. Im very careful.
Past Perfect: Progressive

-
So, Bob, did you finally fix Betty's TV?
Don't even ask! I had been working on it for three hours when she called and told me that Peter
had already fixed it for her.
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UNIT 3
PROBLEMS
Family
Hi, Marcy. This is Lori. Would you do me a favor? I'm really stuck. Could you pick up my dress at
the dry cleaners for me? I wanted to wear it to the party tonight. I was supposed to get it this
afternoon, but my car is still at the garage. The mechanic said that I needed to have a lot of work
done on it because of the accident. I've had new tires put on, they've repaired an oil leak, and the
brakes needed to be replaced. Thanks a lot. Bye.
A Foreign Affair
Melanie, are you ready yet? Neil shouted impatiently. If you don't hurry, we're going to be late.
Melanie had just finished getting dressed. She had put on her best jewelry. She had even had her
hair done. She looked at herself in the mirror and sighed. She had never enjoyed these formal
parties in the past and knew tonight would be no different. But her husband had chosen a career in
politics, and attending these parties and impressing people was all part of the game.
You look very elegant, dear, but a smile would really make all the difference, Neil said as he kissed
his wife. I know you dislike these parties, but please try to be polite and not insult anyone tonight.
Well, if that glamorous blonde hadn't been chasing you around at the last party, I wouldn't have
had to accidentally spill my glass of wine down her dress, now would I?
Oh come on, Mel. She was the wife of the foreign minister. If I'd been rude to her, I could have
ruined my career.
Well, all I know is, she had better not show up again tonight. If I run into her, I can't promise what
I'll do or say.
Melanie and Neil arrived at the party. They entered the room and were immediately greeted by
several acquaintances.
Melanie looked around the room. She could hear two women near her gossiping. Where did she
buy that ugly fur coat? said one woman.
And do you think that diamond is real? said the other.
I don't feel like I have anything in common with any of these people, thought Melanie, as she tried
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to hold a conversation with the wealthy businessman, Mr. Wycoff.

Just then she heard, Oh Neil, darling! It's so good to see you again!
It was the wife of the foreign minister. Suddenly Melanie had an idea. She smiled to herself. The
party had just begun.
Fried Fish
-
Is this what you had in mind, maam?
Yes, its wonderful.
And what about you, sir?
I'm sorry. This is not what I wanted. The fish is fried, not grilled.
I'm terribly sorry. I believe that the cook was unable to grill the fish because the grill is broken.
Could you bring me something else, perhaps?
Yes, of course. Here's the menu again.
Past Perfect: Simple

-
Who was that?
The XYZ company they want their money.
Did you tell them that I had already mailed the check?
No, I told them the truth that you hadn't sent it yet.
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UNIT 5
DREAMS AND AMBITIONS
Soap Opera
Narrator:
Julie had been disappointed by men in the past. But when Andrew came into her life,
she discovered a new challenge and a new dream. She was nervous, and went to her
friend Rob for advice. Tonight we hear the next exciting chapter in her story...
Julie:
I'm sorry to be bothersome, Rob. But you're the only one who ever encourages me. I
don't want to throw away this new chance at love, but I'm scared.
Rob:
Don't be crazy! Why do you insist on making life so tough for yourself? Let me help
you. I know you're used to being deserted by men, but if you want Andrew, I'm sure
you can keep him. Even if you're scared, I think you might as well take the chance.
You just have to stop blaming yourself for what happened in the past.
Julie:
You're right. At last I realize how stupid I have been. Andrew really is a dream come
true. He's all I have ever wished for. He's the cure for my broken heart. And here he is
now. I invited him to meet you tonight.
Narrator:
What will Rob think of Andrew? Will Andrew break Julie's heart like all the others?
Find out next week, on Wishful Thinking.
The Singer
Cindy loved to sing, but she had never sung in public because she was too embarrassed. Every
year her mother encouraged her to sing in the school concert. Cindy wished she could be in the
concert, but she always assumed that she wasn't good enough.
Even if I tried, they wouldn't accept me, she thought. But her mother insisted, so Cindy finally
agreed to try. On the Monday morning of the trials, Cindy was very nervous. She arrived at the
auditorium very early, while it was still deserted. Gradually the students began to arrive.
Cindy, I didn't know you could sing, said her friend Mara.
Well, I thought I might as well try, said Cindy. I don't care whether or not I'm accepted.
Well, I do, said Mara. I intend to be in the concert this year. Mrs. Blake said that I had a very
good chance of getting the main part.
One by one the students climbed onto the stage to sing for the music teacher. Some of them
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sounded terrible. Cindy listened to all of them until it was her turn.
Hello, dear, said the music teacher. You may sing anything you like.
Cindy sang. Although she was tiny, her voice was deep and full. She sang loudly and powerfully.
She forgot about all the other people in the auditorium.
When she had finished, the entire room was quiet. Everyone seemed as if under a spell.
Cindy, the music teacher said at last, that was beautiful! You are a singer!
Assignments
-
Yeah. Is this what you need?
No, that's not what I meant. I need the writing assignment.
Oh, that one. Here it is. I hate writing assignments.
I'm surprised you say that. I thought you wanted to be a writer.
I do, but I want to be paid to write!
Conditionals: Unreal
-
Dad, if we went to France on vacation for three months, I would really learn French!
If we had enough money for that kind of vacation, we could get you a private teacher!
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UNIT 6
MONEY MATTERS
Quiz
Announcer:
Good evening, listeners. Welcome to Get Rich Quick, our weekly quiz show where
everyones a winner. Our participants tonight are two glamorous women, Cee Cee
Rondeau and Susan Philipson. And the prizes tonight are an elegant diamond
necklace and a fantastic fur coat. OK... here we go, and our first question today is:
What did Marilyn Monroe say about diamonds? Cee Cee?
Cee Cee:
She said that diamonds were a girls best friend.
Announcer:
Youre right. Next question: What did Guy Gaylord say when his CD sold 1,000,000
copies? Susan?
Susan:
He said that he had always tried very hard to impress music critics, but now that he
was so wealthy, he didnt have to impress or be polite to anyone.
Announcer:
Yes. He did say that. You are both very good at this. Now, heres the next question:
Who said, Help yourself, respect yourself, and when? Susan?
Susan:
Uh, I think Mick Starlight said that people should help themselves and respect
themselves. And, um, he had said it before his hit song The Vision, became
popular. He was an alcoholic at the time and had been trying to stop drinking. It was
December 1991, I think.
Announcer:
Youre right, Susan, and you win that fabulous diamond necklace. And thats all we
have time for today, people. Please join us next week for Get Rich Quick.
Get Your Moneys Worth

When people are considering buying items which they will have for a long time, such as furniture,
they want to get their moneys worth. This means that: 1) they want to buy something they can
afford, and 2) they want to be satisfied with their purchase. However, people often have a problem
when buying furniture. While customers look for reasonable prices, they also look for the best
quality products, and these two things dont always go together. The reason for this is that they
dont always know if something is a bargain or not.
Last week, Edith Shaw, a writer for a popular consumers magazine, gave advice to buyers in her
column, Customers Come First. She recommended that people who wanted to buy furniture that
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was both affordable and of good quality should go to places that offered bargains all year long. She
claimed that stores that offered great sales had most likely raised their prices before putting the
items on sale. People with limited budgets should consider buying at places like Quality Bargains.
Buyers can get brand-new inexpensive furniture there. It comes with a ten-year guarantee, and
delivery is free.
Buyers pay less and get quality, and thats a bargain. Quality Bargains manager, Tim Wright, says
that their furniture is luxurious, the deals are excellent, and they accept a twenty percent down
payment on all purchases.
If you came to Quality Bargains, your furniture problems would be solved, says Mr. Wright.
Wherever you go, know that there are places where you can get your moneys worth, even if you are
short of cash.
The Raise
-
I spoke to the boss about a raise today.
Im surprised that you did it before the big meeting.
I wanted to see how important I am to the company. She offered me a ten percent raise.
Is that what you had in mind?
Well, not exactly; what I wanted was twenty percent.
Do you intend to accept the offer?
I havent decided yet.
Reported Speech: Time Aspects

-
Today I will meet with the Ambassador of Garland. We will continue the discussions we began
last week.
Last night, Thomas Hardwick said that he would meet with the Ambassador of Garland. He
added that they would continue the discussions they had begun the previous week.
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UNIT 7
POLITICS
News
We're back, and you're listening to WNWS, your 24-hour news station. And now, here's an update
on the election results. Just a few hours ago, Conservative candidate Ted Schmidt was defeated in
local elections for the city council. In her live report earlier today, our reporter, Nancy King, pointed
out that Schmidt had been involved in the defeat of the new crime law proposed last year and
stated that this had probably hurt his chances in the election today. King spoke with Schmidt before
the vote was in and reported that Schmidt felt sure that he would win, in spite of his vote on the
crime law.
The winner, Liberal candidate Rosa Morales, spoke at a press conference just after hearing that she
had won. She was quoted as saying that Schmidt's vote on the crime law was a key issue in the
election. Before the election, Morales had promised voters that she would propose a new crime law
if she were elected. In her speech just a little while ago, Morales stated that she planned to
investigate all politicians suspected of committing crimes. You're listening to WNWS. Stay tuned for
the weekend weather report, coming up next.
Browns Campaign Problems

by John Sharp
Yesterday at two o'clock, a fire was reported in the office of James Brown, the Liberal candidate for
Northwood. Fortunately, Mr. Brown was out to lunch when the fire started. Police believe that they
are dealing with a serious crime, and arson is suspected. However, an apparently worried Mr. Brown
told reporters that he thought that someone had tried to kill him. He said that someone wanted him
out of the election campaign. If they had murdered me, he said, the Liberals would have had to
elect a new candidate, and they could have been defeated. Somebody definitely tried to murder
me.
Mr. Brown said that personal threats would not make him resign from politics, and he went out to
meet voters in the town later in the afternoon. He said that he would continue to campaign to
reduce unemployment, and that if elected, he would improve education and fight crime. In my
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opinion, unemployment, education, and crime are the most important issues we have to deal with
today. I plan to do something about these issues, said Mr. Brown. Despite Mr. Brown's suspicions,
local police officers said that there was no evidence to suggest attempted murder. However, they
have opened an investigation, and are having the whole building searched for clues. At the moment,
Mr. Brown is using another office in a building across the street. Police are keeping a close watch
on the building.
New Manager
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Did you hear that Walker is hiring a new manager?
Is he? I'm surprised that he would do that without discussing it with me first. Do you intend to do
something about it?
Yes, I do. I intend to speak with him right away.
I don't like the idea of his hiring someone new from outside, when there are qualified people right
here in this office.
Yes. I agree that we don't need anyone new.
Reported Speech: Review

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Terry, John was here and he wanted to know where you were. He said that he was leaving the
books on your desk. He also said that he wanted you to call him at home.
OK, Bob.
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UNIT 8
INSTRUCTIONS
Weather
Dick:
Today's guest on The Home Repair Show is Hank the Handyman Hanson. Hank is
going to give us advice on how to get the house ready for winter. Hank, winter is coming.
What's the first thing I'm supposed to do?
Hank:
Well, Dick, first you ought to have your furnace cleaned and inspected, and have any
broken parts replaced. The furnace, or heater, is what keeps your house warm and cozy.
And in this part of the country, if we didn't have heat in the winter, we'd freeze.
Dick:
That's for sure, Hank.
Hank:
The other important thing to do is to have your roof checked for leaks. If rain or snow were
to leak in through the roof, it would damage your ceiling, your walls, and even your
furniture. And we all know how expensive it is to have the house redecorated.
Dick:
I know what you mean, Hank. About two years ago, although I'd been planning to have my
roof checked for leaks, I forgot. The following year, I noticed watermarks on my ceiling. If
I'd repaired the roof right away, I could have avoided the problem.
Hank:
Dick, I always say, If you take it easy this year, you'll have to replace it next year.
Dick:
That's good advice, Hank. Thanks for being on the show today. Join us next week,
listeners, for more helpful hints on The Home Repair Show.
Flight Information
We've had this information card printed to help make your flight arrival quick and easy. It would be
helpful if you read these instructions before landing.
Remain in your seat until the plane stops moving. To avoid delays, have your passport and other
necessary documents available for customs inspection upon leaving the plane. All duty-free items
must be declared. It is illegal to hide these items. Although we always make an attempt to be
efficient, unexpected complications do happen. So, if your suitcase doesn't appear at the baggage
claim, be patient and try not to get frustrated.
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Would You Mind

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Would you mind making the picture a little larger?
Sure. Is this what you had in mind?
No. That isn't what I meant. Could you put the picture in the middle, with the words on either
side?
OK. Is this what you wanted?
Yes. That's exactly what I wanted. Thank you.
No problem.
Causatives/Permissives: Active
- How did you get Jerry to wash the car?
- Easy! He knows I'll only let him use it if it's clean.
- Good idea! Have him clean his room, too!
Causatives/Permissives: Passive
- Get your hair cut immediately!
- But I had it cut yesterday.
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Welcome to the English Discoveries Student Workbook Intermediate 2.

Helping out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25

Dreams and Ambitions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

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to convince people to buy used cars

to convince people to buy a car at Car City

to introduce Ron and Lara to the listeners

a news report about Car City

an interview with two car dealers

an interview with two people who bought cars

1. I just bought a brand-new Beamer Coyote.

Are you looking for the car of

If you're looking for a great deal,

4. We guarantee that you wont find a better deal anywhere.

BUYING A USED CAR

to advertise a car dealer

to explain about different kinds of cars

to give advice on buying a used car

to persuade someone to buy a new car

1. Which expression means decide? make up your mind / have in mind

2. This is just what I'm looking for. I'll take it!

3. I can offer you an excellent monthly payment plan.

4. NoThis is definitely not what I had in mind.

5. I really can't afford this car.

6. This car is exactly what I want. Do you accept checks? C/D

Car dealer: Here it is. Isnt it beautiful?

1. If you want to find a good dealer,

a. he will probably lower the price.

2. If you dont take a used car to be checked

b. you can ask the dealer for monthly

3. If you bargain with the dealer,

c. ask your friends to recommend one.

4. If you take a friend with you,

d. it will be easier for you to choose a car.

5. If you can't pay for the car in cash,

e. you might buy a car with engine problems.

LOOKING FOR A CAR?

a good car dealer, you should (2)

interested in the latest models, we (4)

a car you like, we (6)

a comfortable payment plan, we (8)

from us, you (10)

Fran: He was trying to (2)

the sofa to the car.

Anita: But why? He knows hes (3)

wouldn't listen. He insisted on carrying it (6)

Anita is worried about her back problem.

Fran thinks Anita should see a doctor.

Fran explains how Ben hurt his back.

Anita explains why Ben was carrying a heavy sofa.

Fran thinks the doctor should come and see Ben.

Anita explains why Ben hates going to doctors.

medicine for the pain?

c. Share your story ending with other students.

the teenager on the bicycle

the older woman

Kate: Did you see the sign we just passed, Sal?

If you..., you could...

You arent supposed to...

You arent allowed to...

The sign says...