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Basic 3
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Dear Student,

Welcome to the English Discoveries Student Workbook for Basic 3. Using this workbook
will help you practice your English.

Each unit of the workbook corresponds directly to a unit in the English Discoveries
Basic 3 course. After completing a unit within the course, you should complete the
corresponding activities in the workbook.

The units in this workbook integrate all four language skills: Listening, Reading,
Speaking, and Writing. The workbook units also provide a wide range of grammar and
vocabulary activities.

If you want to refer to the computer lesson texts while you are away from your
computer, you can find them in the workbook Appendix.

Special emphasis has been given throughout the workbook to speaking and writing
activities. You will see that you have many opportunities to express yourself in both
spoken and written English.

We hope you enjoy using this program,

The English Discoveries Team


CONTENTS

Unit 1 7
Getting A Job

Unit 2 13
Business Matters

Unit 3 19
Planning A Vacation

Unit 4 25
Eating Out .

Unit 5 31
Traveling Abroad

Unit 6 37
Emotions

Unit 7 43
Making Excuses

Unit 8 47
Tickets, Please!

Appendix 53
Lesson Texts
Basic 3 Unit
1

Unit 1
Getting A Job

Voice Mail
a. Answer the following questions about the computer lesson.

1. Who does Melissa Sanchez work for?


Mellissa Sanchez is work for Core-Tech

2. What did Melissa speak to Robert about?


They are talking the computer engineering job

3. Why does Melissa call Robert?


Mellissa does call Robert for schedule an appointment

4. What will Robert probably do next?


Robert will talking with Mellissa about job than have pending

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b. Imagine you are Robert. You can’t come to the interview. You need to call
Melissa and leave her a voice mail message. Write the message you are going to
leave her. Explain why you can’t come and suggest a different time and day.

Hi Melissa. It’s Robert. I’m very sorry but in this moment, I cant be in the
Appointment we had for Wednesday maybe we could agree on another day to schedule a
new meeting
I will be waiting for your answer
THANKS MELLISA
See you later

c. Complete the voice mail message using the words below.

job • back • e-mail • last week • forward • schedule

Hi Sam. This is Alex Car calling from Range Services. We spoke last week about the
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graphic design job. I’d like to schedulean interview with you next Monday, October 14th, at

11:00 A.M. Please call me at 683-421-6789. Or, you can send me an e-mailat
Looking forwardto speaking to you soon.
My Education Plans
a. Did you understand the reading text, “My Education
Plans”? Match the sentence parts about Jane, the
writer, in column B to the opening phrases in column
A.

A B
a. Jane began taking a
1. In a couple of years,...
special training course.
b. Jane plans to study
2. Recently,...
at a university.
c. Jane will have her
3. When she was in high school,...
own company.
d. Jane will be able to choose the
4. Maybe one day...
courses she wants.
e. Jane had to study many
5. When the course ends next month,...
subjects she didn’t like.
f. Jane is going to apply for a
6. When she goes to university,... job at a department store.

1. b 2.a 3.e 4. c 5.f 6. d

b. What about your education plans? Write about


what you did in the past, what you are doing
now, and what your future plans are.

My Future Plan

When I was in school, I really like to play soccer . Recently, I am

study in the university. In a couple of years, I will work in an


organization .
Maybe one day I will travel the world .

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c. Share your future plans with a partner.

My plans for the future are to finish my studies with a good average that helps me
get a suitable job with respect to my interests, I also want to gradually resume
sports so as not to have a life with a very common routine if not different from the
others, Then I want to start building or buying a house to be able to live the rest of
my life there with my family, to travel as many times as possible to see different
places and have fun, getting to know new cultures and race, get friends around the
world, have a life that can be remembered even by my grandchildren or children.

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d. Read the ad and mark the sentences below which you can use
in an application e-mail for the job it describes.

Wanted:
“All-In-One Department Store” is looking for a young, energetic salesperson
for our new ladies’ fashion department. Priority to people with experience in
sales. Full-time basis. Must be flexible and willing to work overtime. Very
good salary!

Please call Marjorie Jones at 974-5388, or e-mail: allinone@deptstores.com

1. I am willing to work as many hours as is necessary.


2. I am not interested in a full-time job.

x 3. I have no experience but I am a very fast learner.


4. I have never worked in sales before.

x 5. I love fashion and I believe I will be very good for your fashion department.

x
e. Use the sentences in activity d. to help you write an e-mail applying for the job.

From: juan311@gmail.com
Date: 19/09/2020
To: Marjorie Jones
Subject: Salesperson Wanted

Dear Ms. Jones,


My name is Felipe London and I am writing to you because
I have learned that the organization is conducting a selection
Process to fill an analyst vacancy.
I am especially interested in working for the company because
I feel fully in its values and because I think it is a great opportunity
For my professional career.
I thank you in advance for your attention and I send you a cordial greeting.
f. Exchange e-mails with a partner. Suggest how you can improve each other’s e-mails.

To improve your emails, friends, first you have to improve your calibration, you also have
to be very specific and exact in what you have to say, as well as being very courteous
at the beginning at the end, such as saying hello and saying goodbye without
Lengthening much more. The attention receive
Phone Call
a. Do you remember the dialogue from the computer lesson? Mark who said what.

Caller Secretary

1. Certainly. She’ll be back next Monday. x

2. Well, I’d really prefer to speak to Ms. Blake. x

3. Good morning. Susan Blake’s office. x

4. Can I help you? x

5. Fine. I’ll call her then.

x
6. Hello, I’d like to speak to Ms. Blake, please.

b. Imagine you are the caller from the dialogue. Monday arrives, you call Ms.
Blake again, but she’s still not in. Mark the sentences you can say.

1. Please tell Ms. Blake I’ll see her now.

x 2. I’m very sorry but Ms. Blake is still in Washington.


3. When will Ms. Blake be back?

c. Write a dialogue between you and Ms. Blake’s secretary. Use the sentences
from activities a. and b. to help you.

You: Hello

Secretary: Good morning. Susan Blake’s office.

You: Ms. Blake, please

Secretary: in this moment, she isn’t work in the office

you: thanks

Secretary: you’re welcome


d. Practice your dialogue with a partner.
Models: Be Able To
a. Read the following job ads and match them to the people described below.

A B C

Are you able to do at “Mountain Hikes” is “Toys for Kids” is


least three things at looking for a hiking looking for experienced
the same time? If you guide for small groups salespeople who are
are, we need you! of tourists at home able to sell ice to the
“Global Travels” is and abroad. Must be Eskimos! Good salary
looking for an energetic fit and able to climb for those suitable.
secretary who is able mountains with no E-mail: sales@t4k.net
to work at a very fast problems.
pace. Call: 395-7156
Call: 955-3503
D
Wanted: a chef for our new restaurant on Main Street – “The
Bistro”. Must be able to cook basic but good dishes. Work
includes evenings and weekends. Call: 472-9542
1. Jane is very popular. She can persuade you to do
anything. She also loves children and likes working in C
stores.

2. Paul is married with three children. He likes spending


time with his family. He is especially good in the D
kitchen.

3. Steven is single and loves to travel. He is very fit


A
and he loves adventure. He also likes people.

4. Mary is a very dynamic person. She is very


organized and has lots of energy. The only thing B
she’s not very good at is cooking.

b. Discuss your choices with a partner. Talk about what each of the people is able
and not able to do.
Basic 3 Unit 2

Unit 2
Business Matters

Business
a. Read Mr. James’ answer to Don Barnes’ message. Fill in the blanks using the
phrases below.

ask your bank manager to come • call you in the afternoon meet for lunch •
received your message • talk tomorrow morning

"Hello, Mr. Barnes. This is Mr. James returning your call.

I (1) received your message this morning and I wanted to let you know

that it’s fine to (2) meet for lunch . I think it’s a good idea to

(3) call you in the afternoon so he can help you make any immediate decisions. I
know you asked me to (4) • talk tomorrow morning , but I have meetings all
afternoon, so maybe we can (5) ask your bank manager to come ."

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b. Don Barnes calls his bank manager, Mr. Scardi, and asks him to join him and
Mr. James for lunch. Write Don’s message to his bank manager. Use the
sentences from activity a. to help you. Include the following information:

• who is coming to lunch


• where you are meeting for lunch
• what time you are meeting
• the reason for the meeting

Hello, Mr. Scardi.

This is Don Barnes speaking. scardi I want to invite you to lunch by the bank after your working

hours are over and you can bring whoever you want, the reason for the meeting is to talk

about investment business and policies,

thank you very much scardi


London
a. Read Arlene’s second e-mail to Yvonne. Then read the descriptions of three
factories below and mark the one that is the most suitable for Arlene’s T-shirt
factory.

From: Arlene Ericson


To: Yvonne Bilingsly
Subject: T-shirt factory

Dear Yvonne,
Thanks for your e-mail. I’m really pleased that you’ve decided to take the
job. I’m sure you will do very well.
I am still looking for a location for the T- shirt factory, but it’s not easy to
find the right place. I want a small or medium-sized factory that is not
too expensive. I also want it to be not too far from the center of town,
but not too close either because I don’t want to be in traffic jams every
morning.
I prefer to buy the factory rather than rent it. That way we can do what
we like with it. I will let you know when I find something.
Regards,
Arlene

Factory Description:

A big factory that is in the center of town. It’s for sale, but the price is very high.
A small factory that is in the center of town, and the rent is cheap.

x A medium-sized factory that is not far from the center of town and is
for sale at quite a cheap price.

b. Read the text again and decide if the following statements are true or false.

1. Yvonne is going to work for Arlene, after all. T/F


2. Arlene is optimistic about working with Yvonne. T/F
3. Arlene is finding it easy to look for a new factory. T/F
4. Arlene doesn't really mind where the factory is located. T/F
5. Arlene doesn't want the responsibility of owning her own factory. T/F
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Fax it
a. Do you remember the dialogue, “Fax It”? Rewrite the dialogue by putting the words in
the correct order.

1. give / Could / Mr. Block? / you / to / this / very / It’s / important.


Could you give this Mr. Block? it’s very important

2. sorry. / office / New York / today. / at / I’m / the / Mr. Block’s


I’m sorry Mr. Blocks at the new York office today

3. afternoon? / Will / here / this / be / Oh, / I / he / see.


OH, I see well , will he be here this afternoon?
4. He’s / New York / to / going / No. / be / in / week. / all
No, He’s going to be in New York all week
5. you / Then / could / to / fax / him? / it
then could you fax it to him
6. right away. / I’ll / it / send / Sure.
Sure Ill send it right away

b. You have an important parcel to give Mr. Block, but Mr. Block is on vacation until next
week. Write a dialogue between you and Mr. Block’s secretary. Use the phrases
from activity a. to help you.

You: Good morning is Mr block in the Office

Mr. Block’s secretary: Yes here is

You: Can I have a interview with him right now?

Mr. Block’s secretary: yes wait I going to tell mr block

You: yes wait I gonna tell mr block

Mr. Block’s secretary: thank you

c. Practice your dialogue with a partner.


d. Match sentences in column B to the appropriate situations in column A.

A B

1. You are asking Mr. Block’s a. “Would you mind helping me


secretary to have him call you with this? I don’t think I have all the
back when he arrives. C information.”

2. You are asking a colleague to help b. “Can you tell me a little about your
you write a report. A experience in this kind of work?”

c. “I’m sorry, but I can’t make our


3. You are asking Mr. Block’s secretary
appointment today. Would you mind
for the location of his office. E
rescheduling for later in the week?”

4. You are interviewing someone


d. “Could you give me your
for a job and are asking him to
exact address again?”
tell you about himself. B

5. You are calling to postpone an e. “Please ask him to call


important business meeting. D me back as soon as
possible.”

e. Choose one of the situations from activity d. and write a dialogue for it.

You: are askig mr blocks secretary for the location of this college

Your partner: “Could you give me your exact address again?”

You: are calling to postpone an important college meeting

Your partner: I m sorry, but cant make our appointment today

You: are asking colleague to help you write a report the notes

Your partner: would you mind helping me with this?

You: are interviewing someone for a job and are asking him to tell you about himself

Your partner: Can you tell me a little about your experience in this kind of work?

f. Practice your dialogue with your partner.


Modals: Must and Had To
a. Read the following dialogue between Arlene and Yvonne. Fill in the blanks using
the modals: had to, didn’t have to, must, mustn’t.

Yvonne: Arlene, you (1) MUST tell me how you got the idea of
opening a T-shirt factory.
Arlene: Well, I (2) HAD to leave school at 16 to help my parents and
I got a job in a clothing factory.
Yvonne: Really? Wow, working in a factory as a teenager (3) HAD TO
be hard!
Arlene: It was all right, actually. We (4)DIDN’T HAVE TO work too hard
– only 6 hours a day. The only thing I really didn’t like was the horrible
brown uniform we (5) HAD wear.
Yvonne: Brown? I like brown. By the way, we (6) MUST decide on
some rules for our factory workers.
Arlene: OK, but we (7) MUSTN’T make them wear anything they
don’t want to wear!

b. Help Yvonne and Arlene write a list of rules for their factory. Write what their
workers must and mustn’t do.

Our Factory Rules

1. they have a good personality

2. They have to presentable always

3. be respectful with others

4. be in the factory at time

c. Exchange your rules with your partner. See if he/she has any other good rules to
add to your list.
Basic 3 Unit 3

Unit 3
Planning A Vacation

Flight to Mumbai
a. Read the following airport announcements. Fill in the blanks using the words below.

Airlines • boarding • check-in • flight • passengers • please

“Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. British Airways (1) Airlines239 is now boarding from gate
number 5. All (2) Passengerson this flight are now requested to finish (3) flightprocedures and begin
boarding.”

“Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, (4) please. Would the last passengers on Air
Canada (5) check-inflight 747 to New York please proceed to gate number 3 for (6)
boardingimmediately.”

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b. Read this dialogue between two passengers on a plane. Mark the sentences
below true or false.
Terri: Hello!
Bob: Hi. I see our seats are next to each other!
Terri: Yes, that’s nice. My name’s Terri.
Bob: Hi, Terri. I’m Bob. So what are you planning to do in St. Thomas?
Terri: I’m just on vacation. I’m staying with some friends. There’s a big
dance festival next week which I’m hoping to get tickets for. How
about you?
Bob: I’m here on business. You see, I’m one of the producers of
the dance festival.
Terri: Wow! How exciting!
Bob: Yes, but it’s hard work. I have a few extra tickets to the festival, if you
like. You can bring your friends.
Terri: Really? That would be wonderful! Thank you.
Announcer: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of the captain and
the crew, we’d like to welcome you on board Delta Airlines Flight
449 to Atlanta. We are now preparing for take-off. Please straighten
your
seats and fasten your seat belts. Thank you, and we hope you have a
pleasant flight.

True False
x
1. Bob and Terri meet on the plane because their seats are next
to each other.
x
2. Bob is going to St. Thomas to see the dance festival.

x
3. Terri is going to stay with friends.

x
4. Bob invites Terri to stay with his friends in St. Thomas.

x
5. The announcer asks the passengers to fasten their seat belts
because they will soon be landing.

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


Village Tours
a. Read what these people say about the vacations they are planning. Then
read the “Village Tours” brochure on the next page and fill in the vacation that
they have chosen.

1
Harry: “I really need a vacation, some time to relax
somewhere and not do too much, just enjoy blue
skies and sunshine with my girlfriend. But I can’t
spend too much money on this trip. So I’ve chosen
romantic Greece vacation.”

2
Sheila: “It’s so hot here now in the summer,
I feel like going somewhere cold and snowy
with my family. I don’t mind what kind of
vacation it is as long as it’s exciting and
suitable for children. I think we will enjoy the
Alpine magic vacation.”

3
Laura: “I feel like getting away for a
couple of days and doing some
sightseeing in one of the capital cities in
Europe. Money is no problem for me so
I’ve booked the best of Paris
vacation.”

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Village Tours
Vacation Brochure
Village Tours is now offering 3 exciting vacation packages at special prices:

ALPINE MAGIC

Round-trip + 3 nights in the Alps Ski Resort in Switzerland, full board. Price: $670, not
including rental cost of skiing gear. Special ski classes for beginners and children.

BEST OF PARIS

4 nights in the Eiffel Hotel in the center of Paris + free tickets to all the best shows and
museums in town – now only $400. Return tickets are an extra $450.

ROMANTIC GREECE
The perfect romantic getaway: 5 nights at the five-star Crete Island Hotel, Greece. $500
including return tickets and half board. The price also includes all beach and pool
facilities.

b. Which vacation would you like to go on? Explain your answer.

I would like to go on the beach resort package,

because I would like tropical places

c. Write your own vacation ad. Use the words and phrases from the ads above to help you.
Vacation at Last
a. Do you remember the dialogue from the computer lesson? Here are two
more people talking about their vacation plans. Put the dialogue in the
correct order by numbering the order of the sentences.

e 7 Yes , I forgot to bring my skis!

5 First I’m going to go shopping.

2 Me, too. But…

6 Shopping?

1 Vacation at last. I’m going to go skiing every day.

3 But what? What’s the matter?

b. You and your friend are going on one of the vacations below. Write a dialogue about
what you are going to do.

a beach vacation in Costa Rica


a cycling vacation in the Appalachian Mountains
a skiing vacation in the Swiss Alps

You: I always go to the beach in vacations


Your friend: amazing I always go to united states because I like winter climate
You: ok
Your friend: yes and you love tropical places right
You: that’s right men
Your friend: amazing

c. Practice the dialogue with a partner.


Modals: Should
a. Liz is on vacation in Jamaica. Somebody stole her bag. Liz calls her friend, Judy,
and asks her what she should do. Complete the dialogue below using the correct
form of the modal should.

Liz: Hi, Judy! Listen, it’s Liz. My bag was stolen a few minutes ago. I

had everything in there – all my money, my passport, my airline

tickets!

Judy: Oh, no! You Shouldn’t keep things like that in your bag!

Liz: Well, it’s a bit late to tell me that now! What


should do ?

Judy: Well, first I think you should call the Police.

Liz: Oh, my goodness. I think I see a man holding my bag. It must be the thief!

Should I try to get it back?

Judy: No, no, you shouldn’t do anything dangerous! Just call the police!

b. Give a friend advice about the vacations below. Complete the table with a
sentence about each.

You should… You shouldn’t…

1. skiing You should go to skilling You shouldn’t skilling


2. camping We will should go camping We will shouldn’t go
camping
3. safari You should visit safari You shouldn’t visit safari
4. beach We should travel to beach We shouldn’t travel to
beach
5. go sightseeing they should go sightseeing they shouldnt go
sightseeing

c. Compare your answers with a partner.


Basic 3 Unit 4

Unit 4
Eating Out

Food
a. Complete this dialogue between Gore May and the manager of the “Prima
Vera” restaurant.
clean • cold • expensive • food • fresh • ingredients • stone

Manager: Is everything all right, sir?


Gore May: No, it isn’t. I had to wait 45 minutes for my table and it wasn’t
even (1) clean .
Manager: Well, we are very busy at lunchtime. Your table looks clean to me.
What did you think of our (2)food ?
Gore May: Everything is very (3) expensive .
How can you explain charging $15 for strawberries and cream?
Manager: We serve the best of everything and the best (4) ingredients
are very expensive.

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Gore May: Well, you certainly didn’t serve me the best rolls! They weren’t
(5)fresh , the grilled fish was (6)cold
and I found a (7) stone in the chocolate nut cake.
Manager: Most people say our food is delicious. Perhaps you just don’t like Italian
food.

b. Your local radio station has asked you to write a review of a restaurant that
you visited recently. Include the following information in your review:

• Name of the restaurant


• Prices – Was the restaurant cheap/expensive or reasonable?
• Type of food – What did you eat? Was it fresh? Was it tasty?
• Service – Was the waiter polite and friendly?
• Waiting time for a table – Did you have to wait a long time?
• Cleanliness – Were the tables clean?
• Advice to listeners – Do you recommend this restaurant?

My Restaurant Review

hello. listeners!! This is Cristina Freire with another restaurant review!

This time visit a new chick's restaurant in Salsa

The waiters were frirndly and atlentive

The tables were cleanThey served great variety of food and desserts

Everything was delicious

c. Read your review to the class. Record your review and play it to the class.
Pearl’s Party Service
a. Did you understand all the words in the reading text, “Pearl’s Party Service”? Put
the words below in the correct categories.

baked • cake • chicken • cream • delicious • fish • fresh grilled •


homemade • strawberries • rolls • salad • whipped

Words to describe food Kind of food

Baked
Delicious
Cake Fresh
Chiken Grilled
Creams Homemade
Fish salad
Strawberries
whipped

b. Circle the correct word in the sentences below.

1. I love the smell of fresh/freshly baked bread in the morning.

2. She makes the most delicious/deliciously food.

3. He runs a very successful/successfully restaurant.

4. This restaurant is nice, but it's very expensive/expensively.

5. The critic complained angry/angrily about the bad service.

6. We are expecting important/importantly guests for dinner.

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c. Imagine you are planning a dinner party with the help of “Pearl’s Party
Service”. Fill out the following form with the relevant information.

Pearl’s Party Service Reservation Form

Type of party: Graduations Number of guests: 20 guests


Date and time: the Sunday 10 am Place: new York
First courses:
Main courses: chicken and raise Desserts: fruits salads with ice cream Drinks: beer
s Other requirements: musicals and artist of rock

d. Complete the dialogue between a customer for Pearl's Party Service and Pearl.

Customer: Hello, is that Pearl's Party Service?


Pearl: Yes, it is. (1) pearls party service ?
Customer: I'd like to book a party service.
Pearl: (2) what it going to celebrate
? Customer: It's a birthday party for
my son.
Pearl: (3) how many guest is expecting
? Customer: I'm expecting about 50
guests.
Pearl: (4) when will be the birthday party
? Customer: The party is next
Wednesday.
Pearl: (5) what would you like for the
food service . Customer: We'd like lots of
salads and fruit.
Pearl: OK. I'll send you a sample menu.
e. Take turns with a partner phoning “Pearl's Party Service” to order your party.
Japanese Restaurant
a. Do you remember the dialogue “Japanese Restaurant”? Complete the dialogue
for another couple who are planning a meal out.

Man: Where do you want to have (breakfast / lunch / dinner)?

Woman: Let’s go to the new (Italian / Japanese / French)


restaurant on (High Street / Fifth Avenue / Oxford Street).

Man: Do you want to (walk / get the bus / take a


taxi)? Woman: Oh, let’s (walk / get the bus / take a
taxi).
Man: Would you like to (see a movie / go to an art gallery / go to a
rock concert) after we eat?

Woman: (Yes, I would / No, not really), thanks.

b. Practice your dialogue with a partner. Take turns reading the different parts.

c. You are going out for a meal. Answer the following questions:

1. What meal are you going to eat out?

i would like to sandwich

2. What kind of restaurant do you want to eat in?


I would like go to Mexican food

3. How are you going to get there?


I am taking a car

4. Are you going to do something after the meal?


Yes, I go a see the wonder woman movie
d. Develop a dialogue with a partner. Use the phrases from activity a. to help you.
Past Progressive: Progressive vs. Simple
a. Gore May went to review another restaurant. Number the pictures of what happened
in the correct order.

5 pay / come X 3 Read / 4 eat /


over spill break

1 enjoy / 2 wait /
start crash

b. Complete Gore May’s restaurant review.

Hello, listeners! This is Gore May with another restaurant review!

Last week I made a reservation for the new French restaurant, Le Vieux
Chalet. I was very disappointed. While I (1) was waiting for my table, the
manager of the restaurant (2) crashed into me and didn’t even
apologize!

Then while I (3) was reading the menu, a waiter accidentally


(4) Spilled soup all over me. And what about the food? Well, as
(5) I ate my chicken, I suddenly (6) broke my tooth on
a stone. Dessert was more successful. I had delicious strawberries and cream, but
as I (7) payed my dessert, someone at the next table
(8) enjoy to smoking. Finally, when I (9) come over the bill,
the manager (10) started to apologize. But by then it was too late!

Listeners, if you want a good meal out, don’t go to Le Vieux Chalet!


Basic 3 Unit 5

Unit 5
Traveling Abroad

Airport Arrivals
a. Mark the sentences you would say when meeting someone at an airport.

1. How was your flight?


2. Where is your seat?
3. Were you waiting long?
4. Our flight is arriving in Washington shortly.
5. Where’s your luggage?
6. You must be tired!
7. Please fasten your seat belts.
8. Have a good time!

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b. Read the voice mail message from John to his wife and answer the questions
that follow.
Hi,“ darling! I’ve finally arrived in London! The flight was very long… 23 hours! We
had a stopover in Bangkok for an hour. You won’t believe what happened! The
airline lost my suitcase! Alan took me directly to a clothing store nearby to buy a
new suit. I’ll talk to you later! Bye!”
1. How long was John’s flight?

2. Where did John have a stopover?

3. What happened to John’s suitcase?


4. Where did Alan take John?

c. You just got off of a long flight. Write a text message to a friend. Include the
following information:
• Where you are
• Something that happened during the flight
• When you will be back home

d. Exchange text messages with a partner. Write a message in reply to your friend’s
text message.
Rita’s Trip Abroad
a. Put the words below under the correct headings.

boat • foreigner • hotel • immigration form • immigration officer • passport plane • round-
trip ticket • tent • train • tourist • youth hostel

TRAVEL

TRANSPORTATIO ACCOMMODATIO OBJECTS PEOP


N N LE

b. Imagine you are Rita. Complete this postcard to be sent home to your parents
in Mexico. Use the words below to help you.
great • happy • nice • English • clearly • sightseeing • good • slowly

Dear Mom and Dad,


I am having a (1) time this summer in America.
Washington is a (2) city and I am doing a lot of (3) . At
first I was worried about my (4) , because I didn’t
know if it was (5) enough. But my aunt and uncle speak
very
(6) and (7) and they are very (8) I’m visiting.
I hope you are both well, Love,
Rita

c. Imagine you are traveling abroad. Write a postcard home to your family.

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Information
a. How well do you remember the dialogue from the computer lesson? Number
the sentences below in the correct order.

a. Every 30 minutes.
b. Where’s the bus stop?
c. How often does the bus stop here?
d. Excuse me. How can I get to the Tower Hotel?
e. It’s in front of this building.
f. The easiest way is by taxi, but there’s a bus, too.

b. Write a dialogue for this situation. Use the words and phrases from activity a.
to help you.

You are a tourist and you want to find the train station. Ask a stranger for directions.

You:

Strange
r:
You:

Strange
r:
You:
Strange
r:

c. Practice your dialogue with a partner.


Future Tenses
a. Rita is spending the summer with her aunt and uncle in Washington. This weekend
she is going on a trip. Look at the contents of her bag and then answer the
questions below.

1. Where is Rita going for the weekend?

2. Does Rita expect that the weather will be cold? How do you know?

3. What is she going to do there?

4. What is the date of her trip?

5. Do you think Rita will enjoy herself? Why / Why not?

b. Compare your answers with a partner.


c. Choose one of the destinations from the list below and imagine you are going there
on vacation. Then answer the following questions about your vacation.

• A beach vacation in the South of France


• A sightseeing tour of New York and Washington
• A hiking trip in the Swiss Alps
• A shopping trip to Hong Kong

1. What time of the year are you going to go on your vacation? Why?

2. How are you going to get there?

3. Will you need to know English to enjoy this vacation? Why / Why not?

4. What are three things that you will need to take with you?

5. What are three things that you are going to do once you get there?

d. Tell the class about the vacation you have chosen. Take a class vote on the
most popular vacation.
Basic 3 Unit 6

Unit 6
Emotions

Drama
a. How well do you remember the radio drama, “Hospital Adventures”? Mark what
each character said.

Morga Cha Doctor Narrat


n d or
“What a headache! Where am I?
1
Who am I? Who are you?”
.
“Will Chad get well? Will he get his memory
2
back?”
.

3 “It seems that we’ll have to operate.”


.
“Doctor, I’m so worried. What are
4
we going to do?”
.
“You’ll remember that last time, Chad
5
was in an accident.”
.
“He’s still sleeping. The nurse just took his tem-
6
perature. He has a fever.”
.
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Basic 3 Unit 6

b. Answer the following questions about the radio drama. Write complete sentences.

1. What is the name of the radio drama?

2. Who is Morgan?

3. What was the cause of Chad’s accident?

4. What happened to Chad as a result of the accident?

5. What does the doctor want to do?

6. What do you think will happen next?


Malcolm’s Special Day
a. The pictures below show scenes from the story “Malcolm’s Special Day”.
Number the pictures in the correct order and write a sentence to describe each
picture.

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

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b. Tell your partner what happened to Malcolm on his special day. Use the
pictures from activity a. to help you.

c. How do the people below feel? Match what they said in column A with their
emotions in column B.
A B
1. “Ah… this is the life! Just sea, sun, and beautiful skies.” a. lonely
2. “I’ll probably never see my best friend again. I’m going to miss
b. exited
him so much.”
3. “Wow! When did you decide to paint all the walls bright c. surprised
orange?”

4. “I don’t have any friends. Nobody loves me!” d. nervous

5. “I hope I do well in this job interview. I hope I don’t do


e. relaxed
anything stupid.”
6. “Ooooh, what fun! Today’s my birthday!” f. upset

d. Imagine you are either Malcolm or his wife, Debbie. Write about your day in your
diary.

May 15 Dear Diary,


Today started off badly but ended up great!

e. Read your partner’s diary and guess who he/she is.


There’s Tom
a. Rewrite the following sentences by putting the words in the correct order.

1. There’s / Look. / Tom.

2. talk / him? / don’t / Why / you / over / go / and / to

3. I / Do / think / should? / you

4. you / him, / like / If / ought / to. / really / you

5. me? / talk / But / doesn’t / what / he / if / want / to / to

6. worry / Well, / shouldn’t / that. / you / about

b. Write a dialogue for the following situation.


Alan is nervous before his job interview. He is afraid he will say and do all the
wrong things. His friend Dan tries to calm him down and gives him advice on
how to do well in the interview.
Alan:
Dan:
Alan:
Dan:
Alan:
Dan:

c. Practice the dialogue with your partner.


Past Progressive: Statements, Questions and
Answers
a. Write sentences describing what Malcolm’s family were doing before his party.
Use the words in parentheses.

(bake/a cake) (decorate/the room)


1. Debbie 2. Malcolm’s friends
. .

(set/the table) (make/popcorn)

3. Malcolm’s mother 4. Malcolm’s brother


. .

b. Complete the dialogue between Chad and his doctor using the verbs in
parentheses.

Chad: Tell me doctor, what (1) (I do) when the accident happened?

Doctor: You (2) (walk) home from work.

Chad: I can’t believe that I (3) (not look) here I (4) (go)!

Doctor: Maybe you (5) (daydream)?

Chad: Perhaps. I wish I could remember what I (6) (think) about.


Basic 3 Unit 3

Unit 7
Making Excuses

Family
a. Susan’s mother left her the following voice mail message. Fill in the missing words,
using the word bank below.

call • headache • lie down • party • pill • worry

“Hello Dear,

I’m sorry to hear that you have a (1) . I hope the (2) you took will help make it

better. If not, take another one. Don’t (3) if you can’t come to Aunt Carol’s (4)

tonight. If you’re not feeling well, you should (5) and rest. Please (6) me when you feel better.”

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Basic 3 Unit 3

The Party
a. Read what happened at Jason’s party. Use the table below to match the
characters to the things they said.

The Party – Part 2

At first, things didn’t go very well at Jason’s party. When Jason arrived, Jack and Paul, his two best
friends, hadn’t arrived yet because they got caught in a traffic jam. Jason’s brothers and sisters had
bought him a new notepad computer for his birthday, but Jason’s sister, Mina, was in such a hurry to
come and decorate his house that she forgot the present at home. Jason’s favorite cousin, Betty, didn’t
come because she wasn’t feeling well. Jason’s brother, Lenny, came to the party dressed in his janitor’s
uniform because he didn’t have time to go by his house before the party. Jason’s father, Dr. Meredith,
suddenly had to leave the party only five minutes after Jason arrived because there was an emergency
at the hospital. Jason’s aunt, Linda,
didn’t bring the hot dogs because her dog ate them all. But despite all this, once the party got going it
was a great success and everyone had a wonderful time.

1. “Guess what! Fido ate all the hot dogs!” a. Jack and Paul

2. “Sorry we’re late. We got stuck in terrible traffic.” b. Mina

3. “I’m afraid I didn’t have time to change before the party.” c. Betty

4. “I don’t think I can make it this evening. I feel really ill.” d. Lenny

5. “I was in such a hurry to get here that I forgot the present!” e. Dr. Meredith

6. “I have to go! They need me at work!” f. Linda


Basic 3 Unit 3

Lunch
a. Do you remember the dialogue “Lunch”? Use the words below to complete
the dialogue.

afraid • busy • eat • lunch • maybe • tomorrow • work

Ted: How about having (1) with me, Carol?


Carol: I’m (2) I can’t today, Ted. I’m too (3)
. Ted: But you have to (4)
.
Carol: No. Really, Ted, I have to (5)
. Ted: Well, maybe
(6) , then?
Carol: (7) .

b. Your friend is feeling sad. You want to cheer him/her up. You try to persuade him/her
to go out with you. Write a dialogue for this situation.

You: How about

Your friend: No, thanks.

You: But you have to

Your friend: I really don’t feel like

You: Then maybe

Your friend: Well, maybe, but

c. Practice the dialogue with your partner. Then try to change the ending by letting your
partner try to persuade you.
Basic 3 Unit 3

Infinitives: After Adjectives


a. Read Jenny’s invitation to Jason’s party. Then complete the guests’ replies
with suitable adjectives and infinitives.

It´s Jason´s birthday on Friday, April 13


I hope you can come and celebrate with us. Jason will be delighted to see you all. It’s a
surprise party, so please be here by 8 o’clock. Please let me know if you can come.
And don’t forget! It’s a surprise!

1
Hi Jenny.

It’s very (1) of you to (2) us to Jason’s party. However, I’m (3) to (4) you that we won’t be able to
come because we’ll be away for the weekend.
Sarah

2
Hello Jenny.

We were (5) to (6) your invitation to Jason’s party. We’ll be (7) to (8) to the party, of course! Please
let me know if you need us to prepare anything. We’ll be (9) to help.
Laura and Benny

3
Dear Jenny.

I was very (10) to (11) that you are having a party for Jason and that I wasn´t invited.
Although we´ve had our disagreements
in the past, it would be (12) to (13) Jason´s
birthday together. I´ve decided to come to the party anyway. I hope that´s OK with you.

Kate

b. Who is coming to the party? Compare your guest list with a partner’s.

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Basic 3 Unit 8

Unit 8
Tickets, Please!

The Audition
a. Answer the following questions about the computer lesson.

1. What does Michael do for a living?

2. What is “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”?

3. Why is Barry meeting with Michael?

4. Why is Michael excited to meet with Barry?


Basic 3 Unit 8

b. Do you remember Michael and his agent, Barry, from the video? Later the same
day, Barry left Michael a voice mail message. Read what Barry said and answer
the question that follows.

Hi, Michael.

It’s Barry here. I spoke again to the director of “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”. He said they want
to finish all the auditions today. I know you have plans for today, but they may not have
any more auditions tomorrow.

Let me know what you want to do. Bye for now!

c. Imagine you are Michael. You want to call Barry and leave him a voice mail
message. Write the message you are going to leave him. Write about what you
decided to do.

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Tickets, Please!
a. Mark the correct boxes in the table below.

The Usher The Audience 1. sees performances for free.

2. sits during the performance.

3. waits in line for tickets.

4. can be fired if he/she sits in the aisle.

5. usually stands at the entrance to the auditorium.

6. tells people to be quiet during a performance.

b. Samantha Page isn’t an usher anymore. Complete what she says about her life
today with the words below.

actress • auditorium • curtain • famous • intermission • performances program


• quiet • stand • usher

“People often ask me what it’s like to be an (1) . I tell them it’s
not such an easy job. You have to work very hard and most (2)
are in the evening so you have to work very late hours. If you have a big part, you
have to (3) most of the time and you can only rest during the
(4) . Also, I hate it when people talk during a performance.
I remember when I was an (5) I had to keep the audience
(6) , but usually there isn’t anything you can do.
Of course, when the (7) goes up and you see the
audience sitting in the (8) , it’s a very special feeling. It’s fun seeing
my name in the theater (9) and being recognized by people in the
street. Still, I’ll always remember beginning my career as an usher, before I was
(10)
!”

c. Compare your answers with your partner’s.


Excuse Me
a. Do you remember the dialogue “Excuse Me”? Rewrite the dialogue by putting
the following words in the correct order.

1. see / and / please? / May / your / I / passport / ticket,

2. Ah... / me? / Excuse

3. please. / need / passport, / your / ticket / and / I / your

4. are. / they / Oh, / didn’t / I / sorry. / understand. / Here / you

b. Imagine that you have come from very far to see a football game. At the gate, you
discover there is a problem: You have left the tickets at home. Write a dialogue
between you and the ticket clerk using the phrases below. Try to convince him to let
you in.

It’s not my fault...


Someone made a terrible mistake.
I’ve come from very far.
You have to help me.
I’m sorry, but I’m afraid...
I understand, but...

Ticket clerk:
You:
Ticket clerk:
You:
Ticket clerk:

c. Practice the dialogue with your partner.


Adverbs: Frequency
Impersonal Statements: Empty Subject
a. How often do you do the activities in the table below? Complete the table.

How often do you… Never Rarely Sometime Often


s
1. go to a tennis match?

2. go to the theater?

3. travel abroad?

4. go to see an art exhibition?

5. go to a museum?

6. go to the movies?

7. go to see a football game?

b. Compare your answers with a partner’s. Who does the most leisure activities?

c. Match the statements or questions in column B to the situations in column A.

A B
1. You can’t hear what your friend
a. Do you know how long it takes to get
is saying because the noise at
to London by train?
the airport is too loud.

2. Your friend wants to know how long b. It doesn’t matter, we can always catch
a train trip to London will take. the next bus. It leaves in half an hour.

3. You are at the tourist


c. I’m sorry, but I can’t hear a word you’re
information center. You want to
saying. It’s far too noisy in here.
know how the weather will be
today.

4. You want to catch the bus to


d. Excuse me, I was wondering if you
Liverpool, but as you are running
could tell me, is it going to rain
you see the bus leave. Your friend
today, or will it be sunny?
tries to comfort you.
Basic 3 Appendix

APPENDIX
Lesson Texts

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Unit 1
Getting A Job

Voice Mail
Hi Robert. This is Melissa Sanchez calling from Core-Tech. We spoke last week about
the computer engineering job. I would like to schedule an interview with you next
Wednesday, May 5th, at 10:00 A.M. Please call me back at 914-321-4231. Or, you can
send me an e-mail at Melissa.Sanchez@coretech.com. I look forward to speaking with
you soon.

My Education Plans
Recently, I began taking a special training course. In the course, I’ll learn what to
say during a job interview. When the course ends next month, I’m going to apply
for a full-time job at a department store. If they hire me, I’ll be able to earn a good
salary and make extra money working overtime, too.

I plan to save money and study at a university in a couple of years. Some of my


friends aren’t planning to study, but I think it’s important to go. It’s not enough just
to have a high-school education.

When I was in high school, I had to learn many subjects I didn’t like. But when I go
to study at the university, I’ll be able to choose the courses I want. I’m interested in
learning business. Maybe one day I’ll have my own company. Then, I can interview
people and give them jobs!
Phone Call
- Good morning. Susan Blake’s office.
- Hello. I’d like to speak to Ms. Blake, please.
- I’m sorry. Ms. Blake is in Washington today. Can I help you?
- Well, I’d really prefer to speak to Ms. Blake.
- Certainly. She’ll be back next Monday.
- Fine. I’ll call her then.

Modals: Be Able To
- Weren’t you able to stop?
- Well, I was able to stop, but the other driver wasn’t.

Gerunds: As Object
- I feel tired all the time, doctor. What can I do?
- Eat well and exercise. You’ll feel better.
- Oh no! I hate exercising!

Gerunds: After Prepositions


- I’m thinking about quitting school and getting a job.
- You can’t get a good job without finishing school.
- But I need the money.
Education

Word Definition Example Sentence

a place where learners go to


college, n. I'm studying history at college.
study specific subjects

She's taking a course


course, n. a series of lessons in a
in dressmaking.
subject

a written or practical test of I'm studying for my


examination, n. your knowledge (also known examination in
as "exam") mathematics tomorrow.

to not be successful in doing I failed the exam so I have to


fail, v.
something take it again.

a school that children go After my son finishes high


high school, n.
to between the ages 14 school, he will go to
and 18 college.
to get knowledge or He speaks Spanish
learn, v.
experience but is learning English

to be successful in an exam I passed the exam with an


pass, v.
or test 80%.

School students learn


something you learn or
subject, n. many subjects like history,
teach at school
science, and art.

a set of written or spoken


questions to examine
We had a test in Spanish
test, n. your knowledge of a
today and I think I did well.
subject, or a practical
exam - less formal than
an examination
process of learning how to The training for the job is
training, n.
do something specific six months.
Unit 2
Business Matters

Business
Hello, Mr. James? This is Don Barnes, the president of Greater Electric. I’m
calling about your plans for the new factory. I’m interested in discussing the
matter with you. Can we make an appointment for lunch instead of meeting at
my office? Do you mind if I invite my bank manager, too? It’s impossible for me
to make any decision about the project unless I have his approval. Please call
me this afternoon. I’ll be in meetings all morning. I’ll talk to you later. Goodbye.

London

From: Arlene Ericson


To: Yvonne Bilingsly
Subject: Waiting for your answer

Dear Yvonne,
I’m in London on business. I plan to choose a location for another T-shirt factory
near the city. I have some offers, and I’m going to see two places this afternoon.
Please think about our discussion. I must have an answer as soon as possible. I
disagree with your opinion that you can’t manage the business. I think you’ll be
great for the job.
Arlene
Fax It
- Could you give this to Mr. Block? It’s very important.
- I’m sorry. Mr. Block’s at the New York office today.
- Oh, I see. Well, will he be here this afternoon?
- No. He’s going to be in New York all week.
- Then could you fax it to him?
- Sure. I’ll send it right away.

Modals: Must
- All our workers must wear safety glasses. And workers must not smoke in work areas.

Modals: Had To
- Why are you so tired?
- I had to finish a paper so I stayed up all night. Then I got to class and found out
that we didn’t have to hand it in.

Modals: Must Not/Don’t Have To


- Don’t worry. These bottles are not dangerous. You don’t have to wear gloves over
here.
- And over there?
- Ooh... that’s different. You mustn’t touch anything without gloves over there.
Work 2

Word Definition Example Sentence

He applied for a job


apply, v. to request a job
in a department
store.
arrangement to see I want to make an
appointment, n.
someone at a certain time appointment to see Mr.
Jones.
I can’t do anything without my
approval, n. agreement given by someone
wife’s approval.

He needs to speak to the


bank a person who is in charge of
bank manager about the
manager, running a bank
money he wants to take out.
n.

a job or jobs that you do


career, n. His career is in education.
in your working life

an organization that buys and


company, n. That company makes
sells products or gives
furniture.
services

employed for a standard


She has a full-time job so
full-time, adj. number of hours (in
she gets home late every
general 35-40 hours a
day.
week)

a meeting where someone


asks questions to find out if I have an interview for a
interview, n.
another person is good for a job today.
job

the place or position This is a good location


location, n.
of something for a factory.

extra hours that He worked 20 hours


overtime, n.
someone works in a overtime last month.
job
Unit 3
Planning A Vacation

Flight to Mumbai
Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, Flight 441 to Mumbai is delayed. We apologize
for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.
Daniel: You’re going to India too?
Rebecca: Yes, my company has a factory in Mumbai.
Daniel: So you fly there a lot?
Rebecca: Yes, I do.
Daniel: This is my first trip abroad.
Rebecca: Oh, you’ll love Mumbai. It’s a wonderful city. There’s so much to do and
see there.
Daniel: I’m really excited about going.
Rebecca: I hope we board the plane soon.
Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, Flight 441 to Mumbai is now ready to board.
Please have your passport and boarding pass ready for the agent at the
gate. Thank you for flying Indian Skies Airlines.
Rebecca: Wait! You forgot your passport!
Daniel: Thanks.

Village Tours
Do you dislike taking boring vacations? Does having a good time mean sightseeing in
interesting towns and villages?
Then you should come see us today! It’s not smart to delay. Village Tours has daily non-
stop flights to twenty-seven foreign capitals. We sell one-way and round-trip tickets.
If you decide to cancel, we’ll return all your money.
Village Tours: We’ll send you where the fun is!

Vacation at Last
- Vacation at last. I’m going to the beach every day.
- Me, too. But…
- But what? What’s the matter?
- First I’m going to go shopping.
- Shopping?
- Yeah. I forgot to bring my swimsuit.

Modals: Should
- Where’s your brother? Didn’t you wait for him? You should always wait for him
after school.
- Don’t worry, Mom. He was right behind me. He should be here any minute.

Infinitives: After Verbs


- Do you like jazz, too?
- Well, I like to listen to jazz sometimes, but I love to play rock ‘n’ roll.

Gerunds: After Verbs


- When are you going to finish talking?
- In a minute. Do you mind waiting?
- No, I don’t mind. I enjoy listening to you.
Travel

Word Definition Example Sentence

to say that something We canceled our vacation


cancel, v.
arranged will not now because I was sick.
happen
a flight in which you have
connecting You have a connecting flight
to take more than one
flight, n. plane to get to your to New York.
destination
a flight from one place to
non-stop There is a non-stop flight from
another, which doesn’t
flight, Los Angeles to New York.
stop on the way
n.

When we are on vacation we


to pay for using a car for
rent a car, exp. always rent a car so we can
a short time
drive to different places.

reserve a to arrange for a room in The travel agent reserved


hotel room, exp. a hotel a hotel room.

describes a trip which takes We have round-trip tickets


round-trip, adj. you to a place and back
again (also a noun) to Hawaii.

traveling around a place to


I love sightseeing vacations
sightseeing, n. see the interesting things in it
and I take lots of pictures.
(also an adjective)

a trip or journey around a We're going on a tour of


tour, n.
place (also a verb) the old city.
Word Definition Example Sentence

an organization that makes Best Tours is a great travel


travel agency, arrangements for people to agency if you want to go to
n. go on trips Europe.

travel the things you need to do


The agency made our travel
arrangemen to organize a trip: book
arrangements.
ts, tickets, hotel rooms, tours,
n. etc.
Unit 4
Eating Out
Food

Food
Hello, listeners! This is Gore May with another Restaurant review!

I made a reservation at Prima Vera Restaurant as soon as I heard about it. I was
expecting Prima Vera to be a very special place, and I was looking forward to
eating there. I came on time for my 1 p.m. reservation, but I had to wait 45 minutes!
The manager didn’t even apologize. While I was waiting, I looked at Prima Vera’s
menu. What prices! Strawberries and cream cost $15! Finally, my table was ready,
but it was dirty. The rolls weren’t fresh, and the grilled fish was cold. “Perhaps the
desserts are better”, I thought. I ordered a slice of chocolate nut cake. While I was
eating it, I broke a tooth! I found a small stone in the cake! I complained to the
waiter, and phoned my insurance company.

Listeners, don’t go to Prima Vera Restaurant! Eat at home. I promise you that you’ll
enjoy it a lot more!

Pearl’s Party Service


Are you expecting guests for an important dinner party? Are you worried that you
won’t be able to plan the party successfully? We at Pearl’s Party Service will
prepare the perfect party for you.

Here is a sample menu. We usually start with salad and freshly baked rolls. Then, we
give you a choice of grilled fish or chicken. And make sure you have room left for
dessert. Our desserts are delicious! Your guests will love our fresh strawberries with
whipped cream and homemade chocolate nut cake.
We think of everything: our waiters will even tell a few jokes! So, if you’re planning a
party, call Pearl’s Party Service today for a party we promise that you’ll never forget!

Japanese Restaurant
- Where do you want to have dinner?
- Let’s go to that new Japanese restaurant on Park Avenue.
- Do you want to walk or take a taxi?
- Oh, if it’s not far, let’s walk.
- Would you like to see a movie after we eat?
- Sounds good to me.

Past Progressive vs. Simple Past


The accident happened at eight o’clock this morning, while many people were driving
to work. The red sports car was turning left when the other car hit it. Luckily, no one
was hurt.

Adverbs: Comparisons
- I drive better than she does.
- But I drive more slowly.
- I’ll drive. I drive the most carefully.
Talking About Food

Word Definition Example Sentence

I got food on my shirt and


dirty, adj. not clean
now it's dirty.

freshly baked, I have freshly baked rolls for


recently cooked in the oven
adj. breakfast.

I took the meat out of the


frozen, adj. kept very cold freezer an hour ago so it’s
still frozen.

We had grilled steaks at


grilled, adj. cooked over a grill or fire
the restaurant.

Here is some homemade


homemade, adj. food prepared in your home
jam with fruit from our tree.

to get food ready to cook I prepared some vegetables


prepare, v.
or eat for the soup.

prepared for use or to be The food is ready; come


ready, adj.
eaten and eat!

salty, adj. having lots of salt These chips are very salty.

This cake is very sweet


sweet, adj. tasting like sugar
because it has a lot of
sugar.
whipped cream which has air Would you like whipped
cream, n. mixed into it cream with your pie?
Unit 5
Traveling Abroad

Airport Arrivals
Alan: John!
John: Alan! Were you waiting long?
Alan: No, just a few minutes. How was your flight?
John: Too long. From Sydney to London was twenty-three hours. We had
one stopover in Bangkok for about an hour.
Alan: Where’s your
luggage? John: This is it.
Alan: That’s it? No luggage. Where are your clothes?
John: The airline lost my suitcase and all of my clothes with it.
Alan: Oh no. Well we’d better get you some clothes today. We have a
very important meeting tomorrow morning.
John: I know. Where can I get a new suit?
Alan: I think I know of a couple of shops nearby. Don’t you want to get
some breakfast first?
John: No, thanks. I had breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the plane. Twice, I think.
Alan: Oh!
John: Alan, let’s just see about the suit.
Rita’s Trip Abroad
“Ladies and gentlemen, our flight is arriving shortly in Washington, D.C.”

Rita was looking out the window. Around her people were talking excitedly. Rita
was nervous. It was not only her first time abroad, but it was also her first time outside
her small village in Mexico. She was visiting her aunt and uncle for the summer. She
couldn’t wait to go sightseeing. But she was a little worried about her English. She
knew some English from school, and she hoped it was good enough.

“Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the capital of the United States”.


Rita checked to make sure she had everything: her passport, the immigration form,
and her round-trip ticket. She followed the people out of the plane. She waited with
the other foreigners while the immigration officials asked each person many questions.
Rita was nervous, but the immigration officer patiently repeated each question slowly
and clearly.
Rita found her suitcase and started walking toward the exit. Many people were waiting
outside. She was looking around, when she suddenly heard someone shout her name.

“Rita! Rita!” It was her aunt and uncle!


“We’re so happy you’re here!”
Rita smiled. She knew that she was going to have a good time that summer in America.

Information
- Excuse me. How can I get to the Tower Hotel?
- The easiest way is by taxi, but there’s a bus, too.
- Where’s the bus stop?
- It’s in front of this building.
- How often does the bus stop here?
- Every 30 minutes.
Adverbs: Form
- Do you play soccer? Are you good? Can you run quickly?
- Oh, yes sir. I play very well and I am a very fast runner.

Future: Will vs. Going To


- Is this going to hurt a lot?
- Oh, no. Don’t worry, Tommy. It’ll only hurt a little.

Future: Simple Present


- Two tickets to Washington, please.
- The next plane leaves at 6:00. Is that OK?
- That’s fine.

Future: Present Progressive


- Are you doing anything tonight after work?
- No, I’m going straight home. Why?
- I’m meeting some friends for a pizza. Why don’t you come with us?
- Thanks. That sounds like fun.
Travel 2

Word Definition Example Sentence

They're flying abroad for their


abroad, adv. in or to a foreign country
vacation.

to get on a plane, train, The flight is boarding at


board, v.
boat, or bus gate 12.

a person from a He's not from this country,


foreigner, n.
different country he's a foreigner.

a printed document you fill


immigration Everybody got an
out when you enter a
form, n. immigration form on the
foreign country
plane.
a person who works
A lot of officials work at
official, n. for an institution such
the airport.
as a government
agency
a person traveling on a train, All the passengers are
passenger, n.
plane, boat, or bus getting off the plane now.

an official document
with a photograph
She arrived in the country
passport, n. saying which country
and showed her passport.
you are from and
other personal details like
your name and date of birth
to get in contact with I called many times before I
reach, v.
someone reached her.

a bag to put clothes in He couldn’t find his


suitcase, n.
when you travel suitcase when he got off
the plane.
time that you spend away
They are on vacation and are
vacation, n. from home or work having
having a good time.
fun and relaxing
Unit 6
Emotions

Drama
Narrator: Here we are with another episode of “Hospital Adventures”. You’ll
remember that last time, Chad was in an accident. He was walking home
from work. He wasn’t looking where he was going, and he fell down and
hit his head. Now, he’s in the hospital and doesn’t remember who he is.
Friend: Oh, Morgan, I came as soon as I heard! How is he?
Morgan: He’s still sleeping. The nurse just took his temperature. He has a
fever. Friend: Look! He’s getting up!
Chad: What a headache! Where am I? Who am I? Who are
you? Morgan: Chad, it’s me, Morgan, your wife. Don’t you
remember? Friend: Here comes the doctor.
Morgan: Doctor, I’m so worried. What are we going to do?
Doctor: You must relax. It is important to stay calm... It seems that we’ll
have to operate.
Morgan: Oh, no!
Friend: Oh, no!
Chad: Oh, no!
Narrator: Will Chad get well? Will he get his memory back? Does he have health
insurance? Tune in tomorrow for the next episode of “Hospital
Adventures”.
Malcolm’s Special Day
Malcolm was lying in bed at 7 a.m. on a sunny morning. He was excited because it
was his birthday. His wife was still asleep. Malcolm woke her up.

“Debbie, do you know what day it is?”


“May 15th.”
“And...”

“And you have a 9 a.m. appointment with the dentist today. You have to get up!”
Malcolm was upset. “Debbie forgot my birthday,” he thought while he was brushing his
teeth.

“Bye, Debbie,” said Malcolm. He was trying to seem calm and relaxed. “Maybe we’ll go
to a restaurant for lunch.”

“Why? What’s special about today?” she asked.


“Oh, nothing.”
Malcolm wasn’t nervous at the dentist’s office. The pain didn’t even bother him. He
was thinking about his birthday, and was feeling lonely. “Even my mother forgot to
phone!” he thought.

When Malcolm came home, he slowly opened the door. “Surprise!” All his friends and
relatives were smiling and laughing.

“Happy birthday, Malcolm,” said Debbie. “Do you forgive me?”

There’s Tom
- Look. There’s Tom.
- Why don’t you go over and talk to him?
- Do you think I should?
- If you like him, you really ought to.
- But what if he doesn’t want to talk to me?
- Well, you shouldn’t worry about that.
Past Progressive: Statements
- No, I wasn’t expecting your call. I was taking a shower!

Past Progressive: Questions and Answers


- What were you doing at seven o’clock last night?
- I was having dinner at McDougal’s.
Adjectives 3

Word Definition Example Sentence

feeling unhappy because


you don't find something I'm bored with this game;
bored, adj.
interesting or you have let's play something else.
nothing to do

not feeling excited, shocked, He was scared before, but


calm, adj.
angry, or afraid now he’s calm.

happy because something I'm excited about my birthday


excited, adj.
good is going to happen party.

unhappy because nobody is He's lonely because he has


lonely, adj.
with you no friends.

He’s always nervous at the


nervous, adj. feeling worried
dentist’s office.

staying calm and not The patient teacher


patient, adj.
getting angry for a long answered all his questions.
time
I'm relaxed on the weekends
relaxed, adj. staying calm and resting
because I don't have to work.

She is very smart and


smart, adj. intelligent, knowing a lot
always gets good grades in
school.
the feeling when He was surprised by the
surprised, adj.
something not expected phone call so late at night.
happens
He’s always tired in the
tired, adj. wanting to rest or sleep mornings because he goes to
sleep very late.
Unit 7
Making Excuses

Family
Hi, Mom! It’s Susan. I might not come to Aunt Carol’s party tonight. I have a cold
and a terrible headache. I’m taking a pill for the pain right now, and I’m going to lie
down and relax. Don’t worry! I’ll call when I get up and tell you if I’ll be able to
come to the party.

The Party
After a long, busy day at work, Jason was finally going home. He was tired. He
wasn’t thinking about anything special.

“Perhaps I should go into the supermarket in our neighborhood, and pick up a


couple of pounds of strawberries,” Jason thought.

While Jason was driving to the store, his car phone rang. It was his wife, Jenny.

“Jason, where are you? Last night you promised to come home early to help me
prepare the food and decorate the house. You know that we’re having a party
tonight”.

“Oh, no!” Jason said. “I had so much work today that I forgot about the party”.

“I know it’s always a good idea to remind you to come home early, even when you
promise”, said Jenny. “However, this time I expected you to remember”.

At first, Jason didn’t understand what Jenny was talking about, but then he
remembered: Jenny was having a party for him that night. It was his fiftieth
birthday!
Lunch
- How about having lunch with me, Carol?
- I’m afraid I can’t today, Ted. I’m too busy.
- But you have to eat.
- No. Really, Ted, I have to work.
- Well, maybe tomorrow, then?
- Maybe.

Infinitives: After Adjectives


- Hi, Ted. How was the movie?
- It was good, but there was a big guy sitting in front of me and it was hard to see.

Infinitives: After Objects


- I want you to jump. Did you hear me? I’m telling you to jump!
- But I don’t want to jump!

Gerunds: As Subject
- Let’s go by plane. Flying is faster.
- But I hate flying. Anyway, taking the train is more interesting.
Health

Word Definition Example Sentence

brush to clean your teeth with He brushes his teeth in


your a toothbrush the morning and at
teeth, night.
exp.

I go to the dentist every


a person who takes care of
dentist, n. six months to keep my
teeth as a job
teeth healthy.

when the temperature of


He has a fever so he can’t go
fever, n. your body is higher than
out.
normal and you feel sick

to be sick with a runny nose He has a cold so he is


have a cold,
and sneezing staying at home.
exp.

Please be quiet because my


headache, n. when your head hurts
mother has a headache.

to cut into the body for The doctor is operating


operate, v.
medical reasons on a man to fix his knee.

a feeling that I have a pain in my leg and I


pain, n.
something in your body need to sit down.
hurts
medication that makes My doctor says I need to
pill, n.
you feel better take this pill every morning.

The nurse took the man’s


temperature, n. how hot the body is temperature and it was
very high.

a hard white object in your


I bit into an apple and broke
tooth, n. mouth for biting and
my tooth!
chewing food
Unit 8
Tickets, Please!

The Audition
Barry: ...so Michael, I think I got a part for you. Franklin Theater is doing ‘Cat on
a Hot Tin Roof.’ I know you’d like to do this one. Am I right?
Michael: Yes! You’re right! I love that play! When are they doing the auditions?
Barry: Actually, the auditions are today. Can you make it?
Michael: Oh, today is bad. How about tomorrow? I’m free tomorrow.
Barry: Let me check. You’re in luck.
Michael: Great!
Barry: They’re having auditions tomorrow as well. Is it OK to be the last audition
of the day?
Michael: Yes, it’s OK. I was the last one before, and it was fine.
Barry: There’s an opening at 5:30 p.m. Does that work for you?
Five-thirty is fine. Six-thirty is fine too. Morning, noon or night, is OK.
Just please make the phone call and get me the appointment.
Barry: OK, OK, relax. I’ll call them right now.
Michael: Great! Thank you. I’m really excited about this audition!
Barry: Me too. Hey, Ed? This is Barry...

Tickets, Please!
by Lily Macbeth

Ushers in theaters and concert halls around the world see performances and
plays for free, and never have to wait in line for tickets. What is it like to be an
usher?
“People often think that being an usher is an easy job, but it isn’t,” says Peter
Sullivan, an usher at the Palladium Theater. “It’s difficult to stand so much! When
I’m tired, I sit in an aisle seat during intermission, but my boss could fire me for
that.”

Ushers usually stand at the entrance to the auditorium. They give people
programs, look at their tickets, and show them their seats. Ushers must keep
the audience quiet, especially after the curtain goes up. It isn’t always easy.

“Last night one man was talking in a loud voice while the orchestra was playing,”
says Xavier Marcos. “I told him to be quiet, but he didn’t stop talking. Some people
were very angry, but there was nothing I could do.”

Actors and musicians sometimes work as ushers, too. Samantha Page studies
acting and is also an usher. “I won’t be an usher forever,” she explains. “I’m going
to be famous one day. But I’ll always remember beginning my career as an usher!”

Excuse Me
- May I see your ticket and passport, please?
- Ah... Excuse me?
- I need your ticket and your passport, please.
- Oh, sorry. I didn’t understand you. Here they are.

Adverbs: Frequency
- I often travel to new and exciting places, but I never travel by plane. I always travel
by ship. And of course, I always go first class.

Gerunds: Gerund or Infinitive


- Do you like to swim?
- I love swimming. But I don’t like swimming in cold water.
Impersonal Statements: Empty Subject
- It’s wonderful here! It’s only 10 o’clock and it’s already hot! It’s time to go to
the beach!
Entertainment 2

Word Definition Example Sentence

seat at the end of a row in He likes the aisle seat


aisle seat, n.
the theater because he has long legs.

a short performance to see


He had an audition
audition, n. if you are good enough to
yesterday to be in the new
be in a play or movie
play.

the part of the theater The concert will be in the


auditorium, n.
where the audience sits new auditorium

piece of cloth which


covers the stage in a
The curtain goes up in ten
curtain, n. theater, we use the
minutes.
expression "the curtain
goes up" to say that a
performance is starting
famous, adj. well-known Her father is a famous actor.

someone who performs or The musician gave a great


musician, n.
writes music concert last night.

a large group of musicians He plays the violin in the


orchestra, n.
playing different instruments national orchestra.

The actor got a part in


part, n. a role in a play or a movie
the play.

a document that tells The names of the actors are


program, n.
you about a play in the theater program.

a person who checks tickets


The usher is taking us to
usher, n. and shows you to your seat
our seats.
in a theater

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