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Dear Student,
Welcome to the English Discoveries Student Workbook for Basic 1. Using this workbook
will help you practice your English.
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Each unit of the workbook corresponds directly to a unit in the English Discoveries
Basic 1 course. After completing a unit within the course, you should complete the
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corresponding activities in the workbook.
The units in this workbook integrate all four language skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking,
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and Writing. The workbook units also provide a wide range of grammar and vocabulary
activities.
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If you want to refer to the computer lesson texts while you are away from your computer,
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Special emphasis has been given throughout the workbook to speaking and writing
activities. You will see that you have many opportunities to express yourself in both
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Unit 1
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Meet A Rock Star
Unit 2
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Against The Law
Unit 3
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At The Restaurant
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Unit 4
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On A Business Trip
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Unit 5
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Going Out
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Unit 6
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About People
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Unit 7
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For Sale
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Unit 8
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On The Move
Unit 9
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Health And Fitness
Unit 10
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Occupations
Appendix
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Lesson Texts
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Basic 1 Unit 1
Unit 1
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Meet A Rock Star
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Art
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a. What can you do? Mark the sentences that are true for you.
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1. I can ___________________________________________________.
2. I can ___________________________________________________.
3. I can ___________________________________________________.
c. Linda Chavez is reporting on another rock concert to radio announcer, Bill Winter.
Which sentences are NOT part of their conversation?
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3. Are you a reporter?
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4. Are there a lot of people at the concert?
5. Yes, there are.
6. Who can you see, Linda?
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7. I can play the guitar.
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d. Imagine you are a radio reporter reporting on a rock concert. Write a dialogue between
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yourself and the radio announcer. Use the sentences from activity c. to help you.
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concert?
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You: _____________________________________________.
You: _____________________________________________.
You: _____________________________________________.
Meet Me!
a. Match these personals ads to the pictures of the people who wrote them.
A My name is María.
I am 22 years old. I’m English, but I live in Paris.
I am an artist. I speak Italian, French, and English. I like
classical music, watching movies, and traveling. I am
looking for a boyfriend.
1. _________
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Write: P. O. Box 93048, Paris, France
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B My name is Elena.
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I live in New York. I am 27 years old. I am a
radio reporter. I speak English and Italian. I like rock music
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María Elena
1. She lives in New York.
2. She is an artist.
3. She is from England.
4. She likes rock music.
5. She is looking for a boyfriend.
c. Josh is looking for a girlfriend. Read his personal ad and decide who Josh should
meet – María or Elena? Why?
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Josh should meet ______________________ because _____________________
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d. Read the sentences below about Josh. Mark if they are true or false.
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True False
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e. Write your own personal ad. Use the words and phrases from activities a. and c.
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Maxi’s Room
a. Match the words in column B to the words in column A to make phrases from this
unit.
A B
1. hotel ____ a. star
2. rock ____ b. hall
3. concert ____ c. story
4. newspaper ____ d. room
5. radio ____ e. station
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b. How well do you remember the dialogue, “Maxi’s Room”. Match the answers below to
the right questions.
Questions
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1. Is this the right hotel? ____ a. I don’t know. That isn’t in the newspaper story.
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3. What room is she in? ____ c. There’s a story about her in the newspaper.
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c. Imagine you and your friend are looking for someone famous. Complete the
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dialogue below:
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a. Debbie is telling her friend, Linda, about her new boyfriend. Complete their dialogue
by matching the answers to the questions.
Questions Answers
1. So, how’s your new boyfriend? ____ a. He’s the same age as me – 28.
2. What does he do? ____ b. Yes, he is. He’s from New York.
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3. Wow! Is he famous? ____ c. Yes, he’s very good-looking.
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4. Is he good-looking? ____ d. He’s great.
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5. How old is he? ____ dr e. He’s a rock and roll singer.
Unit 2
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Against The Law
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The Diamond Necklace
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a. Which of the following words and expressions can you use in a formal conversation
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Formal Informal
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1. Mr. Petrov
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3. Thanks.
4. Victor
5. Hi!
6. Thank you.
b. Susan Bailey and Victor Petrov met for the first time in the video. Mark the sentences
below that you can use when you meet someone.
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7. How are you?
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8. Please call me Victor.
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c. Susan is introducing Victor Petrov to another friend of hers. Use the sentences above
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to complete the dialogue.
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d. Practice the dialogue from activity b. in groups of three. Take turns introducing each
other.
1 2 3
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Sam and Becky • Nate the Napkin • police officer
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b. Answer the questions below about the characters from the story. Write full sentences.
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“Yes, Officer, I have a wallet!” says Nate the Napkin.
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“You have my wallet!” shouts Becky.
Nate takes out a wallet to pay for his lunch.
“That’s not my wallet!” says Becky.
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“No, that’s my wallet!” shouts the police officer.
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d. Did you understand the end of the story? Mark if the sentences below are true or
false.
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No Parking
a. Here is another dialogue between a police officer and a driver. Use the words below to
complete the sentences.
Police Officer: OK, young man, I’m giving you a speeding (1) _______________.
Police Officer: I’m giving you a ticket because you are (3) __________________
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too fast!
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Man: Oh no! A ticket! (4) __________________ is it?
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Man: Fifty dollars! But I’m a student and I don’t have any (5)____________!
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b. Imagine that a police officer gives you a ticket. Mark the sentences you can use to
make an excuse.
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c. Practice with a partner. A police officer has stopped you in your car. Use the phrases
above to help you.
a. Who can say these sentences? Copy them under the right heading and then write
another sentence using this/that/these/those.
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Nate the Napkin Becky The police officer
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b. The police officer is interviewing everyone at the police station. Complete the dialogue
using short answers.
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Becky: it is
Yes, (1) __________________.
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Unit 3
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At The Restaurant
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Food
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a. The International Café is organizing its menu. Help by matching the correct titles to
the foods below.
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Are you
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for a good
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restaurant?
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Then the Italian café is the (1) _______ for you!
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34 Milano Street.
a. Read the restaurant ads and answer the questions which follow.
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Visit
Hamburger City! és Visit the
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It’s the restaurant for you. Rendez-vous
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and a free drink This week all meals come with a free
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5. The meals at Hamburger City cost $10.95.
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c. Which restaurant would you like to have dinner at tonight? Discuss with a partner.
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because __________________________________________________________.
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Delicious Salads
a. A man is taking his girlfriend to lunch at an American restaurant. Match the answers to
the questions she asks.
Questions Answers
a. Well, they’re not as good as the
1. Are the hamburgers good here?___
hamburgers.
2. Are the hot dogs good? ___ b. I don’t know, I only drink tea.
3. What about the French fries? ___ c. Yes, they’re very good.
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4. How is the coffee? ___ d. Yes, they’re excellent! The fries are my
favorite.
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b. You are visiting the International Restaurant with a friend. Your friend knows the
restaurant but you don’t. Write a dialogue asking your friend about the food on the
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menu below. Use the words and phrases from activity a. to help you.
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You: _____________________________________________________
Your friend: _____________________________________________________
You: _____________________________________________________
Your friend: _____________________________________________________
You: _____________________________________________________
Your friend: _____________________________________________________
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Positive sentences
1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________________
Negative sentences
1. __________________________________________________________________
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2. __________________________________________________________________
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3. __________________________________________________________________
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4. __________________________________________________________________
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5. __________________________________________________________________
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b. Close your book and tell your partner what you remember from the picture.
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c. Answer the following questions about your English classroom. Use full sentences.
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d. Look at the restaurant ads below. Complete the sentences with the correct article
- a/an/the.
1. At ____ International Restaurant you can eat food from all over ____ world.
2. Come to ____ Golden Apple Restaurant, where you can eat ____ best
hamburgers in ____ world.
4. ____ Sandwich Shop is ____ only place to get ____ really good sandwich.
5. Come to ____ Perfect Pizza Parlor! We have ____ pizza with ____ most cheese!
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6. At ____ New Mexican Restaurant, we have ____ great menu, low prices, and
friendly waiters. ____ manager is Mexican – so you know ____ food will be good!
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f. Exchange ads with a partner. Suggest how he/she can improve his/her ad. Read your
ads to the class.
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On A Business Trip
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Business
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a. Look at Betty’s diary and write three sentences about what she is doing today.
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1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________
b. Read the voice mail message below, and answer the questions that follow.
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1. What company does Susan Fenhill work for?
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2. Why does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty?
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c. You are Betty and want to reply to Ms. Fenhill. Look at Betty’s diary from activity a.
and suggest a time and place you can both meet.
"Hi, Ms. Fenhill. Thanks for your message. I'm sorry I can't meet you at ______
because ______________________________. I suggest we meet instead at
___________________________ at ______________________________."
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b. Read the article below about hotels for business people. Underline the facilities from
activity a. that the article mentions.
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Hotels for Business People
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More and more people are traveling on business, and hotels everywhere are
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offering business people more services. Many hotels now offer Internet access
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in bedrooms and some even provide computers! Most hotels have business
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centers where you can make photocopies and send faxes. Business people also
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want to stay in hotels with meeting rooms and conference halls. Business people
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are often in a hurry, so they want a good, fast laundry service and 24-hour room
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Most important – they want to stay somewhere comfortable. After all, they are
d. Look at these two hotel ads. Which hotel is more suitable for someone on a
business trip?
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f. Which hotel would you like to visit? Compare your answer with a partner.
Coffee, Please
a. Betty is on a business trip. She is ordering food in a restaurant. Complete the dialogue
with the sentences below.
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Thank you.
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Fine, thanks. How’re you doing?
Mrs. Stone: Fine thanks. Are you very busy? (1) _______________(you/work) hard?
Mr. Stone: Yes, we’re working very hard. But we’re also enjoying ourselves. Right
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Mrs. Stone: That’s nice. (2) _______________ (your boss/swim), too?
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Mr. Stone: No. He’s in a very important meeting. What about you?
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(3) _______________ (you/have) fun?
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Mrs. Stone: Yes, I am. I’m watching television with the kids.
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Mr. Stone: Yes, I’ll call when I get to the airport. Enjoy the movie!
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b. Answer the questions below according to the dialogue above. Circle the correct answer.
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Going Out
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In the Library
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a. Do you remember Amy, Katie, and Mark from the video? The next day, Mark and Amy
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go to a restaurant together and they see Katie. Complete their dialogue with the words
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Mark: Katie! The girl from our class. What is she doing? Is she (3) ____________ at us?
Amy: No, she’s not. She’s (4) _______________ coffee and (5) ________________
to music.
b. Mark the sentences below true or false according to the dialogue from activity a.
True False
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5. Katie is drinking coffee.
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6. Mark and Katie are in the same class.
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c. Look at the picture. What is Mark thinking? What is Amy thinking?
Write a sentence for each.
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d. Practice the dialogue from activity a. with a partner. Then practice a dialogue between
Mark and Katie, from activity c.
Richard's Romance
a. Did you understand the story “Richard’s Romance”? Mark which quotes belong to
Penny and which belong to Richard.
Richard Penny
1. “Hi. I’m Penny.”
2. “Meet me at Le Café Restaurant.”
3. “What is she thinking?”
4. “What a salad!”
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b. Correct these sentences about Penny and Richard. Check your answers with a
partner.
1. Richard is a teacher.
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c. Read and find out what happened next in the story “Richard's Romance”.
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d. Circle the correct answers to the questions about Penny and Richard.
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1. Penny likes... 3. Richard and Penny are sitting...
a. music.
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a. in class.
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b. tuna salad. b. in a restaurant.
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c. Richard. c. at home.
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e. The next day in class, Richard is writing a note to Penny. Read the note and help Penny
answer it.
Dear Richard,
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Dear Penny, u meet
m y g ir lf ri e nd? Can yo _____________________________
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Do you wa on Spring
M e xi c a n Restaurant _____________________________
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me today a
0 p.m.? _____________________________
Street at 1:3
Love, Love,
Richard Penny
Let's Go
a. Here are two dialogues of people making suggestions. Number the sentences in the
correct order.
Dialogue A Dialogue B
a. Let’s walk. a. That’s a good idea!
b. Why? b. The weather is bad.
c. Let’s go. Are you ready? c. I don’t know.
d. The weather is beautiful. d. So let’s take a taxi.
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e. Yes. Are we walking or taking e. Are we walking or driving?
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the bus?
f. OK. Let’s go.
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b. Complete the sentences below with the suggestions from the box.
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c. With a partner, suggest things to do together on the weekend. Use the sentences
from activities a. and b. to help you.
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About People
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Outgoing Message
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a. What information is important when you leave a voice mail message? Mark ‘Yes’ or ‘No’.
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Yes No
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1. Your age
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4. Your birthday
b. Who left these outgoing messages? Read the messages below,Then match the picture
to the correct message.
a. b. c.
____ 1. Hi, this is the ____ 2. Antonio ____ 3. Hi, this is Sally. I’m
Chan family. We aren’t Martinez’s office is open not home now. You can
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home right now. We are from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 call me on my cell phone
on vacation. Please leave p.m., Monday to Friday. or leave a message after
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a message after the beep. Please leave your name the beep.
and number. Bye!
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c. Answer the following questions about the messages from activity b.
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1. Who lives alone?
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5. Is Antonio Martinez’s office open at 6.00 p.m.?
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d. Leave a message for one of the people from activity b. Include the important
information from activity a.
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
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Monaco
a. John and Jenny went on another vacation. Read their postcard and answer the
questions below.
Dear Shirley,
We’re having a great time in
Spain. We’re relaxing by the pool
and reading lots of books. The
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Ms. S. Turnbull
food here is great. The sun is
P.O. Box 127
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shining and it’s not raining.
Maidstone
See you in two weeks.
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New York 21796
Love,
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U.S.A.
John and Jenny
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b. Look at the sentences below. Which sentences can you use to end a postcard?
c. Write your own postcard. Think of a place you have visited and fill in the spaces below.
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Use the sentences from the postcard in activity a. to help you.
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I’m having a____________time here in
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I’m _____________________ and I’m
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I wish _________________________
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Love,
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Studies
a. John is interviewing a student. Read the dialogue below and answer the questions.
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Kumiko: Yes, I am!
John: You speak English very well! Are you enjoying your classes?
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Kumiko: Yes, very much.
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1. What is the student’s name? ________________________________________
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c. Practice with a partner. Ask your partner the questions above. Compare your answers.
Be: Negative
a. Look at this picture of the Dixon family. Correct the sentences that follow using the
negative form of Be.
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Unit 7
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For Sale
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Ad
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a. Do you remember the ad about Fred’s Furniture Store? Put the words from the ad
under the correct heading.
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This sale is for two (7) _______________ only!
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So (8) __________ to Pam and Jim's Clothing Store, 67 Madison Avenue in New
York City.”
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c. Write a radio ad for a store that is having a sale. Include the following information:
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Old BMW for sale. Volkswagen for sale. Blue with Red sports car with new
Very good condition. a new radio. 32,000 miles. radio and CD player.
Needs new paint. A great family car! Only has 21,000 miles.
Price $50,000. Price $25,000. Price $120,000.
Phone Benny: 256-8901 Phone Diana: 546-7466 Phone David: 767-3464
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1. Which cars have radios? ____________________________________________
2. Which car is the most expensive? _____________________________________
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3. What car is David selling? ____________________________________________
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4. Which car is good for someone with children? ___________________________
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b. Read the dialogue below. Which of the cars from activity a. should John buy? Which
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Sue: I’m also looking for a car. What kind of car are you looking for?
John: I’m looking for a family car, one that’s good for going on picnics with the
kids. What about you, Sue?
Sue: I don’t need a big car because I haven’t got any children. I’m looking for a
sports car. I love driving fast.
c. The classified ads below are advertising other objects. Read them and answer the
questions below.
FOR SALE
Beautiful sofa! A piano Two Labrador
dogs
Very cute! 1 year old.
Dark blue color. Price $70 each.
In good condition.
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Very clean. Call Michael:
Price $350. Price $800.
973-1463
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Call James: Phone Steve:
976-4614 645-5456
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Big, family-size Children’s bed
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Price $150.
Phone Juan:
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Phone Call
a. What sentences can you use in a conversation to make an appointment?
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6. I want to discuss doing business with her.
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7. It needs new paint.
8. Do you want something to drink first?
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b. Mark the places below where we can make appointments.
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We make appointments…
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Nouns: Possessive
a. Read about Lee and Mandy. Then look at the pictures below. Who do the objects
belong to?
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Mandy’s tennis racket
1. This is ______________________________________.
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2. These are ___________________________________.
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4. This is ______________________________________.
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6. This is ______________________________________.
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On The Move
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Questions Answers
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b. Look at the bus map below and answer the questions using full sentences.
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c. Someone asks you how to get from the sports center to the shopping center and from
there to the museum. Write the directions.
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Richmond 06:05 07:35 08:25 08:49 10:45 14:08 15:00 18:50 22:07
Washington 08:15 09:45 10:40 11:01 12:55 16:30 17:31 21:00
New York 11:43 13:45 14:15 15:50 16:45 21:08 22:10 1:00
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1. The next train from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is at 3:00 p.m. What time
does it arrive in Washington? _____________________________________
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2. Susan finishes her meeting in Washington, D.C. at 6:30 p.m. What time is the
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next train to New York? _________________________________________
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b. Susan is explaining to her husband what time she will be home. Read the dialogue and
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Is Susan happy with her day? Give two reasons why/why not.
1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
c. Susan is phoning Mr. Sharp. Read the conversation and answer the questions that
follow.
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Susan: I am in Richmond now and the next train to Washington, D.C. is only
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at 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Sharp: What time can you be at my office then?
Susan:
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I think I can make it by 6:00 p.m.
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Mr. Sharp: OK, see you then. I’m waiting for you.
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office...
a. in Washington, D.C.
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Bus Stop
a. Jane and Frank are saying good-bye. Number the sentences in the correct order.
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Frank: Have a good trip. See you next week.
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Frank: I think it’s 7:15.
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b. Write your own dialogue saying good-bye to a friend, either at a bus stop or train
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station. Use the words and phrases below to help you.
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You: ____________________________________________________
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You: ____________________________________________________
You: ____________________________________________________
You: ____________________________________________________
Pronouns: Possessive
a. Susan and her assistant, Paulo, are late for a meeting with Mr. Sharp. Read their dialogue
and mark if the sentences below are true or false.
Susan: Paulo, are you ready for our meeting with Mr. Sharp?
Paulo: Yes, just a minute. I’m looking for my pen. Do you have it?
Susan: No, Paulo, I don’t. Do you have Mr. Sharp’s letter?
Paulo: Yes, I have it in my bag.
Susan: OK. I have my jacket and my hat. Do you have our train tickets?
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Paulo: Yes, they’re in my wallet. Let’s go. We’re late!
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True False
1. Susan and her assistant have a meeting with Mr. Sharp.
2. Susan is looking for her pen.
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3. Mr. Sharp has the letter.
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3. 5.
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Mr. Sharp
Unit 9
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Health And Fitness
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a. What are the people doing? Look at the pictures and complete the sentences.
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b. Put the words in the correct order to make imperative sentences. Start each
sentence with a capital letter.
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4. so / run / don’t / fast
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5. today / our / gym / join
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Jolt Gym
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• What exercise machines you have • Why people like your gym
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b. What is so good about your gym? Try to convince your partner to join your gym.
Let’s Register!
a. Which of these activities can you usually do in a gym?
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A B
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1. I don’t know how to use weight
a. It’s over there.
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Fitness Now
a. Do you remember the podcast on staying fit in the office? Mark these statements
true or false.
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4. Charles thinks it’s easy to stand all day.
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Introduction
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A Job Fair
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part-time • résumé • public • Time
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Ella’s Job
a. Do you remember Ella from the video? Another customer walks into Ella’s flower
shop. Read the dialogue and answer the questions.
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Ella: Can you wait a moment? I’m just going to arrange the flowers.
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Mrs. Janz: Of course. I love the smell of fresh flowers!
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b. You are a florist. Tell your partner why you like working in a flower shop.
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d. I love baking, but I hate getting up
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2. ______________________________________________________________?
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Summer Jobs
a. Do you remember the people interviewed in the article “Summer Jobs”? Read each
sentence. Who is the sentence talking about? Mark the correct name or names.
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c. What do you think is a good summer job? Share your answer with a partner.
Tell him or her why you think it’s a good job. Give at least three reasons. Then have
your partner do the same.
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1. Zara loves working out. She is in great shape. She
likes to help others get in shape, too.
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Unit 1
Meet A Rock Star
Art
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Announcer: This is Bill Winters talking to you from radio station WNYC in New York
City. Tonight is Rock and Roll Night at the Apollo Theater.
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Our reporter Linda Chavez is at the theater. Can you hear me, Linda?
Linda: Yes, I can, Bill.
Announcer: Who can you see, Linda?
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Linda: Bill! I see the rock star, Maxi! She’s with her friend Rocky!
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Linda: Maxi is walking into the theater now. Back to you, Bill.
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Meet Me!
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Maxi’s Room
- Is this the right hotel?
- Yeah. Maxi is staying here.
- She is? How do you know?
- There’s a story about her in the newspaper today.
- Well, what room is she in?
- I don’t know. That isn’t in the newspaper story.
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- Who’s next?
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- Excuse me, no you aren’t. We’re next!
Entertainment
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The music is great at this
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concert.
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movie, n. Let's see a movie tonight.
in a theater or on television
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printed papers with news,
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Unit 2
Against The Law
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Victor: Susan Bailey?
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Susan: Yes?
Victor: I’m Victor Petrov. And this...is the diamond necklace.
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Susan: Very nice. Mr. Petrov.
Victor: Susan, this is the United States, please call me Victor.
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Susan: Victor, this is Mike Valacci. Mike, this is Mr. Victor Petrov.
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“No! No, no! My handbag is open and my wallet is gone! That man is a thief!” shouts
Becky. They look for the man all afternoon.
“That’s Nate the Napkin,” answers the police officer. “He robs people and then eats
lunch in a nice restaurant.”
“OK, Nate,” says the police officer. “What are you doing here?”
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“Just a minute, Officer. I’m just finishing my coffee.”
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No Parking
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- Oh, no. What are you doing?
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Nouns: This/That/These/Those
- Is this your hat?
- No, that is my hat.
- Are these your gloves?
- No, those are my gloves.
Crime
the police take you because you The police officers are
arrest, v.
are doing something wrong arresting the man.
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fine, n.
you did something wrong front of a “No Parking” sign.
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a person who makes decisions in The judge is sending the
judge, n.
a court thief to prison.
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a document that says you broke
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Unit 3
At The Restaurant
Food
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Are you looking for a good restaurant? Are you looking for a restaurant with a lot of
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different food? The International Café is the restaurant for you! They make delicious
Italian food. They have Chinese food. They also have Mexican food. The American
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food is good, too: hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries. They’re open Monday
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through Sunday for lunch and dinner. The address is 234 Henry Street.
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There are a lot of Mexican restaurants in New York City, but not all of them are good.
Taco City is a good Mexican restaurant on 845 Spring Street in Soho. Taco City has
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Today, Taco City is selling two big tacos with beans, chicken or beef, cheese, lettuce,
and salsa for only $4.25. A complete dinner, with soup, a main dish, a salad, and
dessert is only $10.95. Mexican beer is $2 a bottle. This week they are giving a free
drink with each dinner.
Visit Taco City soon and enjoy some great Mexican food.
Delicious Salads
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Nouns: Singular/Plural
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- Guitar
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Nouns: Articles
- You have a meeting with an important client.
- Oh, what time is the meeting?
- Now!
Restaurants
a sweet dish at the end of the Let’s have ice cream for
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dessert, n.
meal dessert!
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main dish?
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list of food you can get in a Let’s look at the menu and see
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restaurant what we want to eat.
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order a meal, tell the waiter what you want Would you like to order a meal
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Unit 4
On A Business Trip
Business
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Betty. This is Mr. Black. It is now 9:00 a.m. You are meeting Mr. Harold Stone for lunch
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at 12:30 at the Chinese restaurant on Main Street. Mr. Stone is very interested in our
electronic products. Please be on time.
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“More and more women are traveling on business,” says Linda Holms, manager of the
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hours a day. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., there are two more guards.”
“Businesswomen are asking for more fresh fruit and vegetables,” Ms. Holms says. “So
we are now serving more of these foods in our restaurant. We are doing many things
to help our women guests.”
Coffee, Please
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Present Progressive: Affirmative
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Present Progressive: Yes/No Questions
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Hotels
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manager, n.
a hotel the hotel?
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offer a service, to do something special I’d like breakfast in my room.
exp. for your customers Does the hotel offer this service?
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on business, exp. for work He’s in London on business.
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Unit 5
Going Out
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Katie: He’s looking over here, isn’t he?
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Amy: Who? What are you talking about?
Katie: Mark, of course. What’s he doing? Is he looking over here?
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Amy: No. He’s studying and listening to music.
Katie: Oh. Ask him what he’s listening to.
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Katie: Then ask him what he’s reading. Yes, ask him that.
Amy: He’s not studying any more. He’s going! Katie, go over there and say hi.
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Richard is a student at New York University. He’s studying Spanish. Right now he’s in class.
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“Hi. I’m Penny,” says a young woman to Richard. She is sitting next to him. The teacher
is talking. Richard isn’t listening. He’s writing a note to Penny.
It’s three o’clock now. Richard and Penny are at the restaurant. They are eating salads.
They are looking at each other. Penny is smiling.
“What is she thinking?” Richard asks himself. Penny is thinking, “What a salad!”
Let’s Go
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- Let’s go to the beach now. It isn’t raining anymore.
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Why is that man looking over
look over, v. direction to see something or
here?
someone
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Let’s meet at the cafe at 7
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to believe or consider
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Unit 6
About People
Outgoing Message
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Hello, this is 232-2663, home of the Dixon family. We aren’t at home right now.
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Monaco
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We’re having a great time in Monaco! I’m sitting by the pool and drinking a cool, pink
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drink. Susie is swimming. The children are playing and fighting. John is fine. He’s
reading in the hotel room. Tomorrow we’re going to Barcelona. Hope you’re feeling
fine!
Much love,
Studies
- So, Jeff, are you a student?
- Yes. I am. I’m going to school at night.
- What are you studying?
- I’m studying business.
- Are you enjoying your classes?
- Yes, I am. Very much.
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- This dress is not my size.
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Adjectives
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cool, adj. cold Would you like a cool drink?
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She gets excellent grades in
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English.
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fast, adj. moving quickly He likes fast cars.
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Unit 7
For Sale
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Hi, I’m Fred. And this is Fred’s Furniture Store. Fred’s Furniture Store is having a big sale!
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We’re selling all our furniture. Everything is fifty percent off the regular price. A new sofa
is fifty percent off the regular price. A new bed is fifty percent off the regular price. We’re
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open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 o’clock midnight. I’m waiting for you at
Fred’s Furniture Store, 55 Park Avenue in New York City. This sale is for one week only.
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So come to Fred’s Furniture Store, 55 Park Avenue, in New York City.
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Corvette sports car for sale. Red and white with a radio and CD player. Needs new
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Phone Call
- Hello?
– Hello, may I speak with Mr. Dickson?
– This is Mr. Dickson. How can I help you?
– I’m interested in your company’s new products.
– I’d be happy to tell you about them. Would you like to make an appointment?
– Yes, I would.
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Shopping
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free, adj. you don’t have to pay any You get a free drink with your
money for it meal.
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a place you can buy tables, I’m going to the furniture store
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furniture store, n.
chairs, sofas, etc. dr to buy a new sofa.
price, n. how much something costs The price of this sofa is $200.
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Unit 8
On The Move
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Stefan: Excuse me, how do I get to the city center?
Jordan: Where are you going?
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Stefan: Trenton Street.
Jordan: You can take the bus.
Stefan: How much is the bus?
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Jordan: It’s about $2.00.
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New York City. But today she has an important meeting in Washington, D.C. at 3:00 p.m.
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It is now 9:30 a.m. She is on the train. She’s sitting next to a man.
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Susan starts to answer, but the man is talking again – on and on.
After an hour, the man is still talking, but now Susan is sleeping. Suddenly, the train
conductor is shouting, “The next stop is Richmond, Virginia!”
“What? Richmond, Virginia? But that’s after Washington, D.C. and I’m going to Washington,
D.C. for a three o’clock meeting!” Susan shouts.
“Sorry, ma’am,” says the conductor. “The next train to Washington, D.C. is at three o’clock.
You’re going to be very late”.
Bus Stop
- What time is it?
– It’s seven-thirty.
– My bus is late. This is your bus, isn’t it?
– Yes, it is. Well, see you later, Frank.
– Good-bye, Jane. Have a good day.
– You, too.
Pronouns: Subject
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- Hi, I’m MaX. She is Millie. He is little Sam. We are your new neighbors.
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– Is that him?
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Transport
the money you pay to go How much is the bus fare to the
bus fare, n.
on the bus city?
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bus stop, n. The bus stop is across the street.
on and off the bus
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a road vehicle for a driver
car, n. I go to work by car.
and passengers
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a person on a train who
Please give your ticket to the
conductor, n. checks passengers' tickets
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train, n. tracks and which people The train leaves in ten minutes.
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Unit 9
Health And Fitness
Introduction
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Word Definition Example Sentence
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act of training the body
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exercise, n. to become stronger and Exercise is good for my body.
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fitness trainer, n. people exercise and stay who helps people of all ages
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Exercise
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Exercise doesn’t have to be scary or boring. Find an exercise you like and do it every
day. Try hiking. It’s a fun activity, and it’s great exercise. Try dance. Zumba, for example,
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10,000 steps each day. This is equal to about eight kilometers. You don’t have to walk
all eight kilometers at once. You can take your 10,000 steps throughout the day. Walk
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your dog in the morning. Walk to work. Do you have a car? Park a little far from where
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you’re going. And leave the car at home when you can. Use your feet instead!
Jolt Gym
Come and register with us today!
Jolt Gym Makes Fitness Fun!
We have:
• Exercise machines
• Weight machines and free weights
• An indoor swimming pool and sauna
• A juice bar
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Let’s Register!
Jess: Over here we have our exercise machines... Over there we have the weight
training area.
Ava: I don’t know how to use weight machines.
Jess: It’s OK. Our trainers can show you what to do.
Judy: Do you have exercise classes?
Jess: We have lots of exercise classes. We have aerobics, yoga, spinning... And
our dance classes are very popular...
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Ava: Where’s the swimming pool?
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Jess: The pool entrance is over there, next to the juice bar.
Ava: What do you think?
Judy: This is great! Let’s register.
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Many exercise gyms now have trampolines. Some gyms even have trampoline classes.
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They teach you different exercises for the trampoline. The classes are very popular.
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Ray: You don’t need to stand all day. Get up at least every hour and walk around.
You can set an alarm clock to remind you to get up.
Charles: Good idea. What other tips do you have for us?
Ray: Walk as much as you can while you’re at work. Don’t take the elevator. Take
the stairs! Go for a walk during your lunch break. If you want to talk to people
in the next office, don’t send them an e-mail or call them. Walk over to them.
Charles: Well, my office building doesn’t have an elevator. So, I always take the stairs at
work! Are there any exercises we can do when we’re sitting at our desks?
Ray: Sure. Move your feet in circles. Lift your legs up and down. Stretch your arms.
Charles: That’s not hard to do at all.
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Ray: Yes, they’re very easy exercises.
Charles: These are all great tips. Thanks Ray, I can’t wait to try them out.
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Unit 10
Occupations
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Word Definition Example Sentence
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person people pay to walk My dog walker takes my dog
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gardener, n. plant and take care of the plants all new flowers in front
grass and plants in gardens of the house.
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salesclerk, n.
store much this costs.
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person whose job it is to He is a truck driver delivers
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Doorstep Deliveries
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5:30. First, I go to the gas station and fill the delivery truck with gas. Then, I drive to the
Doorstep Deliveries offices. I arrive at the office at 6:00 A.M. I scan the packages and
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What do I like about my job? I make people smile when I give them their packages.
A Job Fair
Springfield Community Job Fair
Find Your Next Job!
Thursday, October 4th, 10:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.
Springfield College, (Business Building), 847 Chester Road
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Bring many copies of your résumé
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Ella’s Job
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Ella: Well, I cut and arrange flowers. I make bouquets and help customers
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choose what flowers to buy. Flora’s Flowers, how can I help you? Good
morning, Mrs. Johnson. Yes, your bouquet is ready. I answer the
telephone and take orders.
Ella: I do now!
Ella: I really do. I love making bouquets. I like meeting new people. And I love
the smell of fresh flowers!
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Summer Jobs
Many students have summer jobs. Summer jobs are a good way to make money. You
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can have interesting experiences. A summer job can also be a lot of fun. We inter-
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Nancy drives an ice cream truck. The truck is small. It has a freezer inside. Inside the
freezer is ice cream. Nancy drives around the neighborhood and sells the ice cream.
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She works from 10:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M., Wednesday through Sunday. “I love selling ice
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Jack is a gardener. He works for the town council. He works in the park and mows the
grass. He also plants flowers and trees. He works from 6:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., Monday
through Friday. “It’s hard work,” says Jack. “But I like my job. I love working outside.”
Tara is a dog walker. She takes dogs for walks when their owners are at work or on
vacation. Tara walks three to four dogs at once. She walks a group of dogs for an
hour. Then, she takes a different group. Tara works from 11:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday
through Friday. Sometimes, she works on weekends. “It’s the perfect job for me,” says
Tara. “I love dogs, and I get lots of exercise!”
Lecturer: Today’s talk is about finding the right job for you. First, you need to
decide what type of person you are, and what your interests are. For
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many jobs, you need the proper training or education. But there are also
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many jobs that offer on-the-job training. Ask yourself: What do I like?
Do I need training? Let’s think about some possible occupations: Do
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flowers? Then maybe you want to be a gardener. Are you in good shape?
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teaching can be good for you. You can be a science teacher or maybe
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teach languages. Are you friendly and confident? Are you good at math?
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