Intermediate 1 Workbook

Intermediate 1
English
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Intermediate 1
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Each unit of the workbook corresponds directly to a unit in the English Discoveries
Intermediate 1 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.
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CONTENTS
Unit 1
7
Education
Unit 2
13
Away From Home
Unit 3
19
Celebrations
Unit 4
25
Bad Weather
Unit 5
33
Arts And Entertainment
Unit 6
41
At Work
Unit 7
47
Sending A Package
Unit 8
53
Emergency
Appendix
Lesson Texts 61
Student's name: Jose Heredia
Group: 144
Course: intermediate 1 intensive
Unit: 1 and 2
Intermediate 1 Unit 1
Unit 1
Education
Sports
a. Do you remember who said what in the radio interview between the presenter, Duke, and
the football hero, Joe Norse? Complete the table below.
Joe
Duke
Norse
1. Welcome to “Local Athletes.” x
2. How does it feel to be playing on the same field as

x
those great players?
3. Our school has always had a great history of producing
x
famous athletes.
4. Coach Washington says that a team that is motivated is a x
team that wins.
5. I’m thinking mostly about passing my exams and getting my
x
diploma.
6. You’ve made an intelligent decision. x
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b. Joe Norse’s football coach wrote a letter of recommendation to help Joe get into college.
Complete his letter, using the words below.
attends • championship • coach • college • intelligent • mastered • motivated
The College Acceptance Committee,

I am happy to recommend Joe Norse as a student at your (1) ________________.
college At present he
attends
(2) ________________ Jefferson High, where he has helped his school football team win the city
(3) ________________
championship
for the last three years.
I have been Joe’s (4) ________________
coach for several years and in my opinion he has really
mastered
(5) ________________
motivated the game of football. He is a very (6) ________________ player and an
(7) ________________
intelligent student.
Yours truly,
Fraser Washington, Football Coach
c. A few weeks later, Duke interviewed Joe Norse’s coach.

Which of the questions below do you think he asked him?
1. How does it feel to be coaching Joe Norse? ______
2. What is your opinion of Jefferson High? ______
x
3. How are your studies going? ______

4. Did you coach Hank Perry and Dick Verall? ______
x
5. Do you think it’s important for a football team to be motivated? ______

x
6. Have you accepted any college offers? ______
d. Write the dialogue for a radio interview between Duke and Coach Washington. Use the
words and phrases from activities a. and b. to help you.
Duke: Welcome to “Local Athletes.” Today’s guest is Coach Fraser Washington.
Hello Duke how are you?
Coach Washington: _______________________________________________________
Duke: Hello, so fine and you?
_______________________________________________________
So fine
Duke: _______________________________________________________
Great, I'm glad to accompany me

And I'm glad I invite
e. Practice your dialogue with a partner.
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College for Kids?

a. Do you remember the article, “College for Kids?” Mark whether the following statements
are true or false, according to what you read in the article.
True False
1. Once, children learned to read and write in elementary school. x
2. Nowadays, parents teach their children 1-2-3 and A-B-C before they
start school. x
3. Today, many children must take entrance exams for kindergarten. x
4. Today, some pre-school children are given homework x

assignments.
5. Once, children just played in kindergarten. x
6. Nowadays, children know much more than they did in the past. x
b. “College for Kids?” discusses formal education for pre-school children. Mark whether the
statements below are for or against formal education for pre-school children.
For Against
x
1. Children today know more than children did years ago.
2. Children need to be children. x
3. Children learn as they play. x

x
4. Small children should be given homework assignments.
5. There should be entrance examinations for kindergarten. x
6. Childhood programs should offer subjects that children do
x
well in naturally, like art and music.
7. Kindergartens should teach children the alphabet and

basic mathematics.
x
c. Do you agree with the statements above. Discuss with a partner.

d. Harriet Nelson, the author of the article, “College for Kids?” received many letters from the
parents of pre-school children. Below are two of the letters she received. Which letter do
you agree with? Complete the following sentence:
I agree with letter ________________

b because:__________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________.
teachers find ways to help the children feel more interesting school and homework
A Dear Ms Nelson, study

ne d a lo t at pr e- school. He doesn’t
has lear However,
I believe my child do ho m ework assigments.
y and he do es n’t
history or geograph p an d ho w to talk to others
. He is
to play in a gr ou
he has learned how
skills for life.
learning important
Sincerely,
Gordon Smith
B Dear Ms Nelson, ory and

ar n m or e. I th in k he will enjoy hist
ready to le ppy to
I believe my son is in te re st in g. I would also be ha
teacher mak es it ol,
geography, if the m en ts . M y ch ild plays after scho
homework as si gn
help my child with ol hours.
le ar n fo rm al su bjects during scho
so I want him to
Yours truly,
Lucy Cavendish
e. Write your own letter to Harriet Nelson. Use the words and phrases from activities a, b, and
c. to help you.
f. Read and discuss your letter with a partner. Do you agree or disagree with your partner’s
letter?

Math Test
a. Do you remember the dialogue, “Math Test”? Rewrite the dialogue by putting the words
below in the correct order.
yesterday? / do / did / test / on / math / How / you / that

How did you do on that math test yesterday?
_______________________________________________________________________
ever / the / test / was / I’ve / That / hardest / taken.
-That was the hardest test I've ever taken
_______________________________________________________________________
yet. / has / I / Mr. Pascal / if / them / wonder / graded / Yeah.
_______________________________________________________________________
Yeah. I wonder if Mr. Pascal has graded them yet.
sure / has. / he / I’m

_______________________________________________________________________
I'm sure he has.
so / can / How / sure? / you / be

_______________________________________________________________________
How can you be so sure?
morning / I / this / him / saw / and / all. / wasn’t / at / happy / he

I saw him this morning, and he wasn't happy at all
_______________________________________________________________________
b. Mark whether a teacher, or a student, or both might ask the following questions.
Teacher Student Both
1. What did you think of the math test? x
2. Was the material very hard? x
3. Can you explain the material again?. x
4. Did you spend enough time preparing for the test?. x
5. Does this mark count towards our final grade? x
6. Would you like to take the test again? x
c. Write a dialogue between Mr. Pascal and one of his students. Use the sentences and
phrases in activities a. and b. to help you.

Present Prefect: Statements Q And A

a. Complete the dialogue between two parents with the adverbs: since, yet, already, for, and
just. For some of the answers there is more than one correct choice.
and just
Sue: Hi, Tim. I haven’t seen you (1) ____________
for such a long time, not (2) _____________
María’s birthday party. How are María and the kids?

yet
Tim: They’re fine. Clara has (3) _____________ started high school. What about your twins?
already,
Sue: Oh they’re great – they’ve (4) ______________ started kindergarten.
Tim: That’s nice, are they enjoying themselves?

yet
Sue: Well, they only started last week. But they have (5) ______________ made lots of
friends. What does Clara think of high school?
since
Tim: Actually she hasn’t made many friends (6) ______________ and she’s finding the
homework assignments really difficult.
Sue: Oh dear, I’m sure it will get better and anyway, grades and diplomas aren’t everything.
Tim: That’s true.
b. Practice the dialogue from activity a. with a partner.
c. Here are some more questions that Duke asked, Joe Norse in his radio interview. Write the
answers that Joe might have given.
1. How long have you been a student at Jefferson High?

I have been a student at Jefferson High for a long time
______________________________________________________________________
2. Have you visited any colleges yet?
Well, if I have made some visits to the universities
______________________________________________________________________
3. Have you ever met Hank “The Tank”?
______________________________________________________________________
I have not had the opportunity to meet him I would have liked to know him
4. How long have you known Coach Washington?

because coach Washington I know him a long time ago he's a good person
______________________________________________________________________
5. Have you ever been interviewed on the radio before?

Well, if I had the privilege that some radios interview me and know something about me
______________________________________________________________________
d. In class, read your answers to activity c. to a partner and then practice the dialogue.

Unit 2
Away From Home
How do you like it here?

a. Justin, from the video, introduces Yavor to Sara, a co-worker. Complete the conversation
with the words or phrases below.
opportunity • department • so far • transferred • finance • in training
transferred
Justin: Hi Sara, I want you to meet Yavor. Yavor is from Bulgaria. He just (1) _______________
from the European office.
Sara: Welcome, Yavor. How’s it going?

so far
Yavor: Really well (2) ________________. But as I told Justin, I haven’t had a regular work day
in training
yet. I’m still (3) ________________.
Sara: Which (4) ________________

departamen will you be in?
finance
Yavor: I’ll be working in the (5) ________________ department.
Sara: That’s interesting. I’m also in the finance department. So if you’re working here, does
that mean there’s an (6) ________________
opprtunity for me in the European office?

b. Match the responses to the questions and statements, based on the video conversation
between Justin and Yavor.
Question or Statement Response

a. What kind of work are you doing here? A 1. It’s great. Everyone is so friendly.
b. What brought you to the States? B 2. Bulgaria.
a. How do you like living here so far? A 3. For now I’m still in training.
b. So where are you from? C 4. Oh, thanks.
c. Let me help you with that. B 5. I asked for a transfer.
c. Yavor goes out to lunch with Sara. Complete the dialogue below.
Sara: So, what’s it like moving to a different country?

It is very complicated to move from one country to another
Yavor: ______________________________________________________________
Sara: Why is it very complicated?

______________________________________________________________
Yarov: have to adapt to new custom languages.-

______________________________________________________________
what your relatives said when you moved?
Sara: ______________________________________________________________
that if that was what I decided, that they supported me and made me have better economic
Yarov: income than me
______________________________________________________________
what time do they have around here living ?
Sara: ______________________________________________________________
We have already been living here for some time since we left our country of origin.
Yarov: ______________________________________________________________
d. In class, practice your dialogue with a partner.

Study Exchange
a. Pat Miller, the author of “Study Exchange,” interviewed the exchange student, Kim Bankes,
before she wrote her article. Match the questions she asked to Kim’s answers.
Questions
E 1. “Has your French improved?”

F 2. “How often do you speak to your parents?”
B 3. “Do you miss your family?”
C 4. “Have you made any friends?”
D 5. “What is your roommate’s name?”
A 6. “How long do you think you will stay in Paris?”
Kim’s Answers
a. “I don’t even feel like going home.”

b. “I haven’t been homesick even once.”
c. “I’ve made several new friends.”
d. “Her name’s Chantal.”
e. “I hardly have an accent.”
f. “My mother phones me once a week.”
b. Write three more questions to ask Kim.
Do you like food of paris?

1. _____________________________________________________________________
2. _____________________________________________________________________
Which team you support? Paris Saint Germain or Olimpic de Marseille?
You have visited the Eiffel Tower?

3. _____________________________________________________________________
c. With a partner, practice the interview between Pat and Kim. Use the questions and
answers from activities a. and b. to help you.

d. Read the postcard that Kim’s mother sent her. Imagine you are Kim and write a reply. Use
the words and phrases from activity a. to help you.
Dear Kim,
I hope you are having a good time in Paris and aren’t

feeling homesick. I expect your French is really
improving. Have you made any nice friends? How is
your roommate? Do you feel like coming home yet?
Kim Bankes
____________________________
We all miss you here.
International School
I’ll phone you next week. ____________________________
Paris, France
____________________________
Lots of love,
Mum
Dear Mum,
Hi Mom, I made many nice friends who support
______________________________________
me and love me, my roommate is very quiet and
______________________________________
we have many things in common and miss you very
______________________________________
______________________________________
much my home but do not think I want to go back, Mrs. Bankes
I miss you too, take care mom
6 South Road
Love, Glasgow
Kim Scotland
e. Exchange postcards with your partner.
f. Design a poster advertising Craighouse School’s exchange program. Include the following
information.
• How long the program has been running
• How long the program lasts
• Where the students stay during the program
• How old the students have to be
• The effects of the program on the students’ French

Enjoying Your Stay

a. Do you remember the dialogue, “Enjoying Your Stay”? Here are two alternative dialogues.
Separate the jumbled sentences to make two alternative dialogues.
Yes, I am. I love it here.

No, I’m not. Everything is so strange.
Why do things seem strange?
Where have you been?
People aren’t very friendly to me.
Do you have any more family in the United States?
I’m being friendly to you, aren’t I?
No. Only my cousins. But they’ve been very nice to me.
Yes, you are. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to be rude.
I have cousins in Florida. I went to visit them.
Dialogue 1
Woman: Well, Akiko, are you enjoying your stay in the U.S.?
Yes, I am. I love it here.
Akiko: _______________________________________________________________
Where have you been?
Woman: _______________________________________________________________
Akiko: I have cousins in Florida. I went to visit them.

_______________________________________________________________
Do you have any more family in the United States?
Woman: _______________________________________________________________
Akiko: No. Only my cousins. But they’ve been very nice to me.
_______________________________________________________________
Dialogue 2
Woman: Well Akiko, are you enjoying your stay in the U.S.?
No, I’m not. Everything is so strange.
Akiko: _______________________________________________________________
Why do things seem strange?
Woman: _______________________________________________________________
Akiko: People aren’t very friendly to me.

_______________________________________________________________
I’m being friendly to you, aren’t I?
Woman: _______________________________________________________________
Akiko: Yes, you are. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to be rude.

_______________________________________________________________
b. Choose one of the dialogues and practice it with a partner. Take turns reading the different
parts.

Present Perfect: Progressive

a. Kim returns home from France at the end of the school year. She misses France a lot and
especially her roommate, Chantal. Complete Kim’s letter to Chantal with the correct form
present perfect of the verb in brackets.
Dear Chantal,
am working
Well, here I am at home again in Scotland. I (1) _______________________ (work hard
at school. My French has improved a lot but I’ve missed a lot of material in subjects
such as mathematics and science.
My mum and I (2) ________________

am arguing (argue) a lot - she really missed me when I was
in Paris but now that I’m home she wants me to study harder and go out less. She’s also
not very happy about all th long-distance phone calls I (3) _______________________
am making
(make) to you in Paris!

are you doing
What about you? What (4) _______________________ (you/do)? Do you miss me?
I hope you (5) _____________________
are practicing (practice) your English so you’ll be able to
speak to my friends when you come to visit this summer!
Your true friend,

Kim
b. Imagine you are Chantal. Answer Kim’s letter, using the Present Perfect Progressive to write
about what you have been doing at home and at school.
c. Exchange letters with a partner. Has your partner used the Present Perfect Progressive
correctly?

Unit 3
Celebrations
Call-In
a. Do you remember the radio call-in program from the compuer lesson? Which
celebrations are the people from the program talking about? Match the celebrations in B
to the sentences in A.
A
1. It has always been a tradition to celebrate it with a fair in the park.
2. My whole family gathered for the event.
3. I consider it an honor to be an American.
4. We had a fireworks display and our annual bake sale.
B
a. Thanksgiving
b. A Birthday Party
c. Bank Holiday
d. Independence Day

b. Did you notice the way Doug, the radio host, answered his callers? Mark the sentences
below which he used to respond to the callers.
1. It’s been an honor for us to have you on our program.

2. This might sound unusual.
3. That sounds very English.
4. Hi Doug! This is Stella.
5. I can almost taste that apple pie.
6. Your favorite celebration really is unique.
c. Which of these sentences best describes how Doug answered his callers? In class, discuss
your answer with a partner.
a. He was very rude to his callers.
b. He was very friendly to his callers.
c. He wasn’t interested in his callers.
d. Continue the radio call-in between Doug and another caller who also wants to talk about
his/her favorite celebration. Use the words and phrases from activities a. and b. to help
you.
Doug: Now we’re going to hear more about your favorite celebrations. Caller number
five, you’re on the air.
Caller: Hello, Doug. This is __________________________________________________
Doug: __________________________________________________________________
Caller: __________________________________________________________________
Doug: __________________________________________________________________
Caller: __________________________________________________________________
e. Practice your call -in with a partner.

The First Thanksgiving

a. Kenji wrote to his German pen pal, Hans, about celebrating Thanksgiving with his American
friend, Andrew. Complete his letter with the words below.
Christmas • dessert • famous • giant • honor • parade • symbolizes

Thanksgiving • traditional • turkey

Dear Hans,
se for Thanksgiving dinner.
Today I went to my friend Andrew’s hou
immigrants
(1) __________________ of the first
Thanksgiving is an American holiday in on
____ to eat a big meal with your family
to the U.S It is (2) __________________
d that the
___________________ the new foo
Thanksgiving, and to eat food that (3)
toes
’s house we had turkey with sweet pota
first Americans found here. At Andrew
’t like the
________ we ate pumpkin pie. I didn
and corn bread, and for (4) _________
h but the pumpkin pie was delicious!
(5) ___________________ very muc
television.
iving Day (6) _________________ on
After dinner we watched the Thanksg York
___________ department stores in New
Every year one of the most (7) ______ Claus.
At the end of the parade we saw Santa
holds a (8) _______________ parade. ind
s comes at the end of the parade to rem
Andrew explained to me that Santa Clau
___________ isn’t far away.
children and parents that (9) _________
brating
fun - now I’m looking forward to cele
(10) _________________ was a lot of
my first American Christmas.
Yours,
Kenji
b. Write about your favorite festival. Answer the following questions:
• When is the festival?

• What does it celebrate?
• How do you celebrate it?
• Do you eat special foods?
• Do you wear special clothes?

Sorry I’m Late

a. Jean was supposed to meet Phil at a restaurant for dinner, but she arrived late. Read their
conversation. Then write who is speaking – Phil or Jean.
______________: I’m sorry I didn’t get here on time.

______________: It’s OK. Don’t worry about it.
______________: But I promised that I would not be late today.
______________: Really, it’s no problem. I have been enjoying myself.
______________: Oh. What have you been doing?
______________: Just talking with Beth.
b. Write the phrases from activity a. which have a similar meaning to the phrases below.
1. I have been having a good time. __________________________________________

2. It doesn’t matter. __________________________________________
3. That’s all right. __________________________________________
4. I arrived late. __________________________________________
c. Look at this picture of a party. One of the guests has arrived late and is apologizing to
the host. Why do you think she was late? Choose one of the following reasons and write
a dialogue between the guest and the host. Use the words and phrases from activities a.
and b. to help you.
1. Her car broke down.

2. She had to wait for the babysitter.
3. She had to answer an urgent phone call.
d. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

Passive Voice: With or Without Agent

a. The article below is about a very special parade. It is called the Lord Mayor’s Show and
it takes place in London. Read the article and underline the phrases that use the Passive
form.
THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW
The Lord Mayor’s Show is a giant parade streets of London in a special carriage.
that is held every year in the city of This carriage is made of gold and was
London. Over 5,500 people attend the made for the mayor in 1751 by a local
parade and it is the biggest event of its artist. During the year, the carriage can
kind in the world. All the main roads are be seen in the Museum of London. The
closed for the procession, so if you want mayor is accompanied by lots of people
to get close to the parade, you have to dressed in special costumes. In the
arrive very early in the morning. evening, a fireworks display is held on a
boat on London’s River Thames and there
The Lord Mayor’s Show has been
is dancing and music in the streets.
celebrated by the people of London
since 1215. The mayor rides through the

b. Answer the following questions about the Lord Mayor’s Show. Use the passive voice in
your answers.
1. Where is the Lord Mayor’s Show held?

__________________________________________________________________
2. Why do you need to arrive early if you want to get close to the parade?
__________________________________________________________________
3. When was the Lord Mayor’s Show first celebrated?

__________________________________________________________________
4. Where can the Lord Mayor’s carriage be seen during the year?
__________________________________________________________________
5. What is special about the firework display at the end of the show?
__________________________________________________________________
c. List three ways the Lord Mayor’s Show is celebrated.
1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
d. Underline the agent in the two sentences below.

1. The Lord Mayor’s Show has been celebrated by the people of London since 1215.
2. This carriage is made of gold and it was made for the mayor in 1751 by a local artist.
e. Write about a parade that you know about, took part in, or watched. Answer the following
questions:
• Is the parade held every year?
• Are the main roads closed?
• For how many years has the parade been held?
• Is anything special made for the parade?
f. Tell your partner about your parade. Are the two parades similar in any way?

Unit 4
Bad Weather
Weather
a. Do you understand all the weather words in the computer lesson? Match the words
below to the correct weather icon.
cloud • fog • frost • lightning • rain • sunshine • wind
1. 2. 3. 4.
____________ ____________ ____________ ____________
5. 6. 7.
____________ ____________ ____________

b. Will Tide, the announcer, gave another radio weather report a few days later. Read his
report and underline the sentences which DO NOT belong.
G ood morning, listeners. The warm weather we have been

enjoying will come to an end tonight. Don’t worry; I have
a good recipe for thick soup. According to national weather reports, stormy
weather should reach our area by 6 o’ clock this evening. You should make
sure you bring a bathing suit. Temperatures will drop by this afternoon and
will remain below average during tomorrow and the following day. There’s
a chance of strong winds in high places. The weekend is expected to be
particulary cold and frosty but with little chance of rain. Albany Stores are
offering umbrellas at really cheap prices.
That’s all from weather room right now. Make sure you all keep warm and dry
over the next few days!
c. Complete the following weather report for your country. Use the words and phrases
from activities a. and b. to help you.
Good evening, listeners. The ______________ we have been enjoying will come to an end
tonight. ___________________ should reach our area by _________________________.
Temperatures will _________________________________________________________.
According to national weather reports, ________________________________________.
There is a chance of ______________________________________________________.
The weekend is expected to be ______________________________________________.
That’s all from the weather room. So for now make sure ___________________________.
d. Exchange weather reports with a partner, and practice reading them aloud.

Weather Warning
a. Match the adjectives below to the different kinds of weather. Some of the adjectives can be
used more than once.
bright • low • warm • strong • above average • cloudy • cold • heavy • freezing
sunshine wind rain skies floods temperature

__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
__________ __________ __________ __________ __________ __________
b. The following sentences are all advice from a warning for bad weather. Number the advice
in order of importance.
Advice for bad weather
a. Put away children’s bikes, garden chairs, portable barbeques, etc.

b. People should park their cars on high ground.
c. Check that you have blankets and warm clothes in case the heating fails.
d. Make sure you haven’t left your Iaundry outside.
e. Have flashlights and a portable radio ready in case of an electricity cut.
f. Make sure children and animals are kept inside.
c. Compare your answer from activity b. with a partner. Do you agree on the order of
importance?

c. Write the sentences from activity b. under the appropriate pictures below.
1. ________________ 2. ________________ 3. ________________

________________ ________________ ________________
4. ____________________ 5. ____________________
____________________ ____________________
6. ______________________________________________________________
d. Write three more pieces of advice for people expecting bad weather.
1 . __________________________________________________________________
2 . __________________________________________________________________
3 . __________________________________________________________________
e. Share your advice from activity d. with a partner.

Big Storm
a. Do you remember the dialogue from the computer lesson? Put the dialogue in the
correct order.
a. Well, if it rains we can eat inside.
b. Look at those clouds!
c. Let’s just hope that it doesn’t.
d. What if it starts before the food is ready?
e. Me, too. But it sure looks like a big storm is coming.
f. Oh, dear. I hope it doesn’t rain.
b. Complete the following dialogue with the sentences below.
• Can you take the plates and other things into the house?
• It’s starting to rain already • Looks like the storm is coming • We must be quick!
Man: Look at those clouds! (1) ________________________________________

Woman: Yes, you’re right. We don’t have much time to get everything inside.
(2) ___________________________________________________________
Man: I’ll take the food off the barbeque right away. (3) ____________________
Woman: Of course, I can. Oh, no. (4) _____________________________________
c. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

c. What can you do if it suddenly begins to rain at the outdoor events shown in the pictures
below? Use the following phrases to write your suggestions.
If it rains, we can...
• stay here and get wet • eat at home

• go home and watch TV • put on raincoats
• hope it stops raining • look for a place to keep dry
1. A Family Picnic 2. An Outdoor Wedding
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
3. A Soccer Match 4. A Day at the Beach
_______________________________ _______________________________
_______________________________ _______________________________
d. Discuss your suggestions with a partner.
e. Practice one of the situations from activity c. with a partner.

Relative Clauses: With or Without Relative Pronouns

a. Complete the text below with the correct relative pronouns: which, who, where, and
when.
The History of the Umbrella

Umbrellas were first used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and China,
(1) __________ they were designed to provide shade from the
sun. In fact, the word “umbrella” comes from the Latin root,
“umbra”, (2) _________ means “shadow.” It was the Chinese
(3) __________ were the first to waterproof their umbrellas in
order to use them as protection against the rain.
Umbrellas became popular in Europe in the sixteenth century,

(4) _________ they were used only by women. Umbrellas
began to be used by men (5) _________ the eighteenth-
century writer and traveler, James Hanway, started carrying an
umbrella in public in England.
You can still buy umbrellas from the world’s first umbrella shop,
“James Smith and Sons,” (6) __________ opened in 1830 in
London, England.

b. The following sentences are about the inventor of the raincoat, Charles Mackintosh.
Read the sentences and join them together, using relative clauses.
1. Charles Mackintosh was a chemist. He invented the waterproof raincoat.

________________________________________________________________________
2. Mackintosh lived and worked in Glasgow, Scotland. The weather is often cold and rainy in
Glasgow.
________________________________________________________________________
3. He created a substance similar to rubber. He spread the substance on clothes to make them
waterproof.
________________________________________________________________________
4. Mackintosh made some improvements to his original design. The improvements made the
clothes more practical.
________________________________________________________________________
5. Many people in England use raincoats. They call their raincoats “mackintoshes.”
________________________________________________________________________

Unit 5
Music
a. What did you learn from the radio interview between Lex Benedict and the rock band in the
computer lesson? Mark the correct column: True, false, or not in text.
Not in
True False
Text
1. The name of the group that is being interviewed is “The
Institute of Music.”
2. The group plays jazz.
3. Barry Jameson teaches at State University.
4. All the members of the group are married.
5. The group’s new song is called “Don’t Test Me.”
6. The group’s first concert at State University was held a week

before the radio interview.
7. The group plans to give another concert at State University.

b. Did you understand all the words in the radio intreview? Match the definitions in B to the
words in A.
A B

1. a graduate a. a short rest
2. a hit b. a large building used for concerts
3. a lecture c. someone who has completed a university degree
4. the lead d. a long talk on a particular subject
5. a break e. something that is very successful or popular
6. an auditorium f. the main person in a band or group
c. Read the questions that Lex Benedict asked the rock group. Then match the answers
below to the correct questions.
Questions:
1. Do you all teach at State University?
2. Who had the idea to start a rock group?
3. Will you be playing at other colleges?
4. Do you want to give another concert at State University?
5. Would you like to give up your present jobs to play in the rock group full time?
Answers:
a. We’d love to give another concert at State University.
b. It was John’s idea. He’s crazy about rock music.
c. None of us are thinking of giving up our present jobs at the moment.
d. No, not all of us work at State University.
e. Oh, yes. We’ll be playing at lots of other places.
d. Write three more questions that Lex Benedict could ask the group. Exchange questions
with a partner and have him/her answer your questions.
Questions:
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
e. With a partner, practice the end of the interview with the rock group.

The Garbage Man

a. Do you remember the reading about the artist, Harry Morgan?
Complete this newspaper review of his exhibition with the words below.
collection • exhibition • fan • materials • models • sculptures • works of art
Josh Hammond's Art Column
CREATING NEW THINGS FROM OLD

The Plaza Art Gallery is now showing a very interesting (1) _____________________
of Harry Morgan's "garbage art". Harry is known as the "champion of garbage art"
because he creates (2) _____________________ from the garbage he collects. Over the
years he has used a variety of (3) _____________________ for his art.
He used to build (4) _____________________ from

bicycle parts and broken machines! His latest
work, which is being exhibited at the Plaza,
includes (5) _____________________ made only
from wastepaper.
After seeing Harry Morgan's

(6) _____________________, I can definitely say
that I've become a (7) _____________________ of his garbage art and I recommend
anyone who has the chance to see it as soon as possible!
The Harry Morgan Exhibition is on at the Plaza Art Gallery on 50th Avenue for the month
of November.

b. Read the following ad for Harry Morgan’s exhibition and write down three new facts that
the ad tells you about the exhibition.
The Plaza Art Gallery

is pleased to present the latest collection of
Harry Morgan – the “Garbage Artist”

The exhibition will be held during the month of November,
Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Come hear the artist talk about his work every Tuesday at 12 o’clock.
Entrance: Free
The Plaza Art Gallery is situated at:

41925 Fifteenth Avenue, Roxburgh
1. ______________________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
c. Tell your partner about an art exhibition you went to.
• What did you see?

• What did you think of it?
• Where and when did you see it?
• What did others think of it?

d. Read about three other artists who all work with garbage. Then write an ad for an exhibition
for one of them. Use the words and phrases from activities a. and b. to help you. Include
the following information:
• The name of the artist whose work is being exhibited

• Some interesting information about the artist
• The name and address of the art gallery holding the exhibition
• The dates and times of the exhibition
• The price of entrance to the exhibition
Three New Champions of “Garbage Art”
A. Some people may B. As a student, Timothy C. Peggy Atkins is an artist

wonder why Suzie Smith began to realize who makes use of a variety
Brown searches the city the value of creating art of waste materials. That is
streets and countryside from the things other to say, her sculptures are
for bicycle parts, broken people throw away. His made of a combination
machines, and even old latest collection is made of waste metal and paper
farm equipment. That including pieces of old
only from wastepaper,
is what she creates her newspaper, wood and even
including empty cigarette
works of art from. With glass. At 24, she is a very
packs, matchboxes and
these unusual materials, young artist, but her latest
wrapping paper. His work
Brown has produced work shows just how much
teaches us to understand
models of incredible talent she has.
beauty. that there is beauty even
in garbage.

Picasso Exhibit
a. Do you remember the dialogue in the computer lessons? In the dialogue below a girl is
inviting a boy to go out with her. Choose the best phrases to complete their dialogue.
Jean: Ben, are you free tomorrow? How about coming with me to the latest exhibition at
the Wheeler Gallery / “The Phantom of the Opera” at the Rose Theater / the
concert at the City Concert Hall?
Ben: Sorry, I can’t, Jean. I have an exam. / I have an appointment with the dentist. / I promised
to help a friend move to a new apartment.
Jean: Perhaps we could make it next week / tomorrow / this weekend instead.
Ben: I’d like to, but I’m very busy at the moment.
b. Practice the dialogue with a partner according to your choices.
c. Underline the phrases in the dialogue from activity a. that you can use to invite or to
refuse an invitation. Mark which of the following phrases can be used for inviting or
refusing an invitation.
Inviting Refusing
1. How about going to an art exhibition?

2. Perhaps we could make it another time.
3. Can you come to the ballet tomorrow?
4. Sorry. I can’t.
5. Are you free for a movie?
6. I’m afraid it’s not possible.
7. Would you like to see a play?
8. Oh, dear. I won’t be able to.
d. Your friend wants to invite you out, but you have to refuse the invitation. Use the phrases
from activities a. and c. to write a dialogue between you and your friend.

Passive Voice: Indirect Form

a. Read these sentences from the arts page of a newspaper. Match each sentence to the
appropriate picture.
1. Last week, the actress Mary Reed was presented

with a Golden Globe award for life-long achievement.
a.
2.
John Quill has been promised a one-man
exhibition of his sculptures at the New Arts Gallery.
3.
A group of photography students has been given the
opportunity to show their work at the railway station in
town.
b.
4.
Pop star Mick Starlight, who is recovering in the hospital,
was sent cards and flowers by his friends.
5.
Dancers Sarah Hill and Anthony Elliot were paid
$100,000 to appear in a special ballet performance in
Paris last week.
c.
d. e.

b. Read about Rowena Richard, an artist who sculpts in wood. Circle the correct form of the
verb to complete the text.
R owena Richard is an 80 year-old artist who works with wood. She (1) began/
was begun creating works of art at the age of 60. One day, she looked out of her
window and saw a log of wood which (2) left/had been left on the sidewalk. She
got the idea to make it into a sculpture. She (3) told/was told that her first work
showed exceptional talent so she decided to continue sculpting in wood. One day
she (4) offered/was offered an exhibition at her local museum.
The exhibition was a great success and since then she (5) has given/has been given
the opportunity to (6) exhibit/be exhibited her work all over the country.
Her work is now very famous and she (7) pays/is paid a lot of money for her
sculptures.
c. Write an interview with Rowena Richard based on the information given in activity a. Try
to use expressions such as:
• I was / have been given the chance …

• I was / have been asked to …
• I was / have been promised …
• I was / have been sent …
Interviewer: So, Rowena. How did you start creating works of art?
Rowena: Well, I was 60 years old and one day I _______________________________
Interviewer: _____________________________________________________________
Rowena: _____________________________________________________________
Interviewer: _____________________________________________________________
Rowena: _____________________________________________________________

d. Practice your interview with a partner.

Unit 6
At Work
The Job Interview

a. Do you remember the interview from the computer lesson? Read the job ad that Karen cut
out from the newspaper and answer the questions that follow.
Ad agency requires
copywriter
for new client in the food business.
The applicant should have at least 2 years’ experience
in the advertising business, including copywriting.
Experience working with clients is an advantage.
Applicants should send their resumes to Bob Johnson,
Bingham Advertising, 1605 Thirty-ninth Avenue,
New York City, 39704

Which word is used in the ad for:

1. A person who writes the text in an ad? __________________________
2. A person or company that uses the services of another person or company?
__________________________
3. Knowledge and skill gained by doing something? __________________________
4. A person applying for a job? __________________________
5. A summary of a person’s working history? __________________________
b. Complete the resume that Karen sent to Bob Johnson. Use the headings provided below.
Address • Computer Skills • Education • Email • Interests

Languages • Name • Phone Number • Work Experience
RESUME
1. ________________: Karen Sommers

2. ________________: 1897 East Fifty-first Street, Johnstown, NJ, 39086
3. ________________: (690) 570 4929
4. ________________: karens@quickie.com
5. ________________: (1992-1996) Graduated Rockwell High School
(1998-2000) Graduated State College, Business Studies
(2003) Fordham College, Copywriting Courses
6. ________________: (2002-2004) Kenyon-Barnett Advertising Co.
Junior Copywriter
Secretary, Marketing Dept. Receptionist
(2001) Garnett King Advertising
Temporary Secretary
(2000) Boundwell Advertising Agency
Temporary Secretary
7. ________________: Microsoft Office, familiar with the Internet
8. ________________: Conversational Spanish
9. ________________: Creative writing, theater, traveling
c. Write your own resume. Remember to include information about your education and
work experience, as well as personal details such as your address and contact information.

Overtime
a. The company you read about in the computer lesson also has a new Human Resource
Officer. Read the notice that the company posted on its notice board, telling them about
the Human Resource Officer’s services. Complete the notice with the phrases below.
• ask for a transfer to another department • moving to another office abroad

• make an intelligent decision • need a change of job
• think you qualify for a raise or promotion
Notice to all colleagues!

We have a new Human Resource Officer. Do you think you
(1) ___________________________________ but want to remain in the
company? (2) Do you want to _________________________________?
Do you (3) ________________________________________________?
Does our International Department attract you?
Are you interested in (4) ______________________________________?
Then make an appointment with our friendly new Human Resource Officer.
She can help you (5) ___________________________ about your future.

b. Read three e-mails sent by employees of the company. Which ones were sent to the
accountant and which to the Human Resource Officer? Fill in the name in the “To:” line.
To: _______________
From: George Barnet
I work in the Marketing Department but I think that my talents and experience can be put
to better use in a different department. I want to know if it’s possible to transfer to the Sales
Department. Please let me know when I can come and talk to you about this.
To: _______________
From: Harry Cooper
I work in the Shipping Department. In my work I have to know all the laws and
regulations about sending goods all over the world. I would like to transfer abroad
for about a year or two, using my present work experience. I would like to make an
appointment to come and see you.
To: _______________
From: Sylvia Stone
I work in the Production Department. There have been a lot of new orders and I have been
working a lot of overtime recently. I am afraid I will have to pay a lot of what I have earned
in income tax, so I would like to know if I can save tax in any way. May I come and talk to
you some time, perhaps during my lunch break?
c. Imagine you are either the company accountant or the Human Resource Officer. Write a
reply to one of the e-mails, suggesting a time to meet.
d. Read your reply to your partner.

French Tie
a. A couple in a woman’s clothing store are deciding whether or not to buy a shirt. Rewrite
their conversation by putting the words in the correct order.
Woman: this shirt / What / think / you / of / do
________________________________________________________ ?
Man: too colorful / it / a little / Isn’t
________________________________________________________ ?
Woman: so. / I / don’t / think / wear / like these / executives / A lot of / shirts
_________________________________________________________ .
Man: made / it / is / What / of
________________________________________________________ ?
Woman: cotton / One hundred percent / it / from Italy / comes / and

_________________________________________________________ .
Man: OK. / buy / Let’s / it

_________________________________________________________ .
b. Create your own dialogue from the choices given below.
- What do you think of this suit / shirt / hat / jacket?

- Isn’t the color a little bright / loud / dull?
- I don’t think so. A lot of fashionable / successful / business people are wearing colors like
these nowadays.
- What is it made of?
- One hundred percent silk / wool / cotton / linen and it comes from Paris / Rome /
London / New York.
- OK. Let’s buy it.
c. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

Present Perfect: Contrast With Other Tenses

a. Read Bob Johnson’s e-mail to a friend. Circle the correct form of the verb.
From: Bob Johnson <johnson@binghamadvertising.com>

To: Dick Anders
Subject: Time for a change
Dear Dick,
I’m going to be 35 next week and I think it’s time for a change. I (1) have had / had
enough of my job. I (2) have been doing / was doing the same thing for too long.
It’s been almost seven years since I first (3) have started / started work at Bingham
Advertising. I know I (4) have been promoted / was promoted last year and I (5) was given
/ have been given a lot of extra responsibility at that time, but I think I (6) have had / had
enough of the advertising business. It’s time to move on.
I (7) have made up / made up my mind to buy a jeep and travel. I (8) haven’t decided
/ didn’t decide on India or South America yet, but I know I’ll be happy doing that, at
least for the time being.
Bob
b. Read Dick Ander’s reply. Write the correct form of the verb in brackets.
From: Dick Anders <dicka@kenyonbarnett.co.uk>

To: Bob Johnson
Subject: Time for a change
Dear Bob,
Are you sure you (1) _______________ . (want) to leave Bingham Advertising? After all,
you (2) ____________ (work) there for a long time and (3) ____________ (gain) a lot
of experience. You (4) ____________ (put in) too many hours of overtime, just to give
it all up now. I remember how you (5) ______________ (use) to love the advertising
business. You (6) _____________ (tell) me you would never give it up. There’s just one
thing. If you do go, think about taking me with you!
Let’s meet for a talk.
Dick

Unit 7
Sending A Package
Family
a. Do you remember Deidre from the computer lesson? Later, she called her mother-in-law
back and left the following voice mail message. Read the message and complete it with
the phrases below.
I’ll leave this message • you had it specially wrapped • you haven’t heard from me
parcel of clothes you sent
Thanks for your call, Irene. I’m sorry (1) _______________ , but you know how the baby
keeps me busy. I guess you’re busy right now so (2) _______________________The (3)
________________ arrived safely and as (4) _________________ , the baby had great
fun opening it by himself. The clothes are beautiful and I’m going to try them on him right
now. I’ll catch you later. Bye.
b. When Deidre tried the clothes on her baby, she saw that they were too small for him.
What should she do? Discuss your answer with a partner.
Deidre should ______________________________________________________ .

c. Deidre received some more voice mail messages on her answering machine. When she
phoned the people back, she had to leave voice mail messages herself. Match Deidre’s
messages with the replies that she gave.
Deidre’s Messages
a. This is a message for Mrs. Deidre Thomas from the Little Bookworm Children’s
Bookshop. The baby books you ordered have arrived. Would you like us to
bill you and send them on – or do you prefer to come in to the shop and pick
them up yourself?
b. Hi Deidre. This is Mrs. Rodriguez, your neighbor from upstairs. A parcel of

baby clothes arrived for you when you were out this morning. The delivery man
asked me to sign for the package. You can come up and collect it any time
today, but not tomorrow because I’m going out for the day.
c. Hello, Deidre? It’s your mom speaking. I’ve sent you a package containing
some toys for the baby and some clothes for you. Let me know when you
get it and if you like the presents. You can always send them back to the shop
and change them if you don’t like anything. Talk to you soon.
Deidre’s Replies
1. Hi, it’s Deidre from downstairs. Thanks so much for taking my parcel. I’ll come by later today
to take it from you – if that’s convenient.
2. This is Mrs. Thomas speaking. I’m glad the books I ordered have finally arrived. I’ll pop into
the shop sometime this week to get them, so don’t bother sending them on to me.
3. Mom, I haven’t received anything yet. When did you send the parcel? I hope it hasn’t got
lost in the mail. We’re in this evening, so try to give me a call so we can talk. Bye for now.
d. With a partner, practice a short phone conversation between Deidre and one of the people
from activity c.

Sending a Package
a. Did you understand the instructions for sending a package in the computer lesson? Here
are some post office instructions for preparing packages before you send them. Read the
instructions and then write the headings from the next page above the correct paragraphs.
SIMPLE STEPS FOR PREPARING A PACKAGE

(1) _____________________________________________
If the object you are sending could be easily damaged, it should be
packed in a box. Choose a box with enough room for cushioning material
around the contents. If you are reusing an old box, make sure that you
cover all the previous labels and addresses with heavy black pen or sticky
labels. It is also a good idea to include a label inside the box with the
address where your parcel is to be sent.
(2) _____________________________________________
Soft material should be placed all around the object to be sent. You can
use old newspaper, packing paper or bubble wrap. Close and shake the
box to see if you have enough cushioning. If you hear the object moving,
you need to add some more cushioning.
(3) _____________________________________________
The box should be sealed with 2-inch-wide (5 cm) adhesive tape. You
should use special packing tape, which is stronger than regular tape. Don’t
use string because it can get caught in the machines that the post office
uses for processing the mail.
(4) _____________________________________________
Write clearly on the front of the package the complete name and address
of the person to whom you are sending the package. On the back you
should write your own name and address, in case the package gets lost.
You should always try to include the correct postal code.
(5) _____________________________________________
If you know how much your package weighs and you have the correct
number of stamps, it can be dropped into a post office collection box. If
your package contains something valuable, it should be sent registered
mail so that you have a record if your parcel doesn’t arrive. To send a
parcel registered mail, you must take it to the post office and fill out a
special form.

Headings
a. Sealing the Package
b. Cushioning the Contents
c. Writing the Address
d. Using a Box
e. Bringing the Package to the Post Office
b. Match the words and phrases below with words and phrases in italics from the text in
activity a.
1. parcel ________________________________________________________
2. sticky ________________________________________________________
3. doesn’t arrive ____________________________________________________
4. advisable ________________________________________________________
5. complete ________________________________________________________
6. delivered ________________________________________________________
7. postage ________________________________________________________
8. wrapping paper ____________________________________________________
c. Match the different kinds of postal services to their definitions.
express mail • registered mail • regular airmail • surface mail
1. This is the slowest kind of delivery, but it is also the cheapest. ____________________
2. This is the most popular way to send mail. ____________________
3. If you want to send a package or a letter quickly, you should use this service.
____________________
4. If you are sending something important and want to be sure it won’t get lost, it is a good
idea to use this service. ____________________
d. Close your book and practice giving your partner instructions on preparing and sending a
package.

Airmail to Tokyo
a. Do you remember the dialogue, “Airmail to Tokyo”? Use the choices in italics to complete
the dialogue between a post-office clerk and someone who is sending a package.
Customer: I’d like to send this package airmail / surface mail / special delivery to Madrid /
Bangalore / Sydney.
Clerk: Sure. Let’s see. It weighs 15 pounds / 10 pounds / 5 pounds. That’s $30 / $15 /
$4.50.
Customer: Sorry. How much did you say?
Clerk: $30 / $15 / $4.50, Ma’am / Sir.
Customer: How long will it take to get there?
Clerk: It’ll be there in about twenty / ten / two days.
b. Practice your dialogue with a partner. Take turns to be the customer and the clerk.
c. Mark which of the following sentences a post-office clerk would say and which a customer
would say.
Customer Clerk
1. How much does it cost to send this special delivery?

2. This package should be better wrapped.
3. Would you like to send this registered mail?
4. Will this parcel arrive by the weekend?
5. That will be six dollars, ninety-five cents.
6. I’d like some stamps and an extra-large envelope, please.
7. Shall I weigh that for you?
d. Write a dialogue between a customer and a post-office clerk. Use the words and phrases
from activities a. and c. to help you.
Customer: ________________________________________________________
Clerk: ________________________________________________________
Customer: ________________________________________________________
Clerk: ________________________________________________________
Customer: ________________________________________________________
Clerk: ________________________________________________________

Passive Voice: Modals

a. Read the following instructions from the post office about reporting a lost package. Underline
the modals in the passive voice.
Reporting a Lost Package

1. If a package is lost or damaged you must report it immediately.
2. The post office should be informed in writing of the non-delivery of the package.
3. You will be notified as soon as the package is found.
4. If your package has been lost or damaged, you can apply for compensation.
5. Insurance claim forms can be obtained from the post office.
6. You must attach a letter or statement from the person who was supposed to
receive the letter.
7. Evidence, such as a sales receipt, should also be provided, in order to prove the
value of your parcel.
8. If your claim is properly completed, it will be paid within 30 days.
b. Match the end of the instructions in B to their beginning in A.
A B
1. If you don’t wrap your parcel properly, ___ a. ...it will have to be weighed at the post office.
2. If you don’t put the correct postal code,___ b. ...it could be damaged.
3. If you want your parcel to arrive quickly,___ c. ...it must be sent by registered mail.
4. If you have a heavy package, ___ d. ...it should be sent express.
5. If you want to make sure that your package
e. ...your parcel might be sent to the wrong
arrives, ___
address.
c. Write four more instructions for sending a package. Use the information you have learned
from this unit. Include passive modals in your instructions.
1. ________________________________________________________________
2. ________________________________________________________________
3. ________________________________________________________________
4. ________________________________________________________________
d. Exchange instructions with a partner.

Unit 8
Emergency
Emergency
a. In the computer lesson, Mary left John a message about a road accident. Later on, John
phones Mary back and talks to her. Use the words below to complete their conversation.
accident • ambulance • bridge • broken • crossed • emergency room

nowhere • rushed • scared • side • speeding
John: Mary. Is that you? It’s John. How are you?

Mary: Oh, John. It’s good to hear from you. I think we were very lucky. As I told you in my
message, Mike and I were traveling over that (1) ________________ on Route 6 when
a big truck came (2) ________________ towards us. Imagine how we felt when it
(3) _____________ over on to our (4) ________________ of the road.
John: You must have been so (5) ________________.
Mary: Oh, I was! There was (6) ____________ for us to go. We couldn’t do anything to prevent
the (7) ______________. The truck just crashed into the side of our car. Someone
stopped at once and called an (8) ______________ and they (9) _____________ us to
the hospital.
John: Are you still in the (10) _______________? Can I come and take you home?
Mary: Oh, yes, please. That would be great. Mike’s being kept in the hospital with a (11)
_______________ leg, but I can’t wait to get home.

b. Check your answers to activity a. with a partner and then practice the dialogue.
c. Below is a police report of Mary’s accident. Complete the report with the details from
activity a.
ACCIDENT REPORT
Case Number: 34675
Reporting Officer: Foster Jones

Road on which accident occurred:
(1) ________________________
Date and time: 5/1, 16:45
First Driver: Mike WiIkins
2587 Southern Drive, L.A.
Tel: 907 5830
Type of vehicle: private car
Witness: (2) __________________ Wilkins
2587 Southern Drive, L.A.
Tel: 907-5830
Second Driver: Tom Crouch
3436 Lakeland Way, L.A.
Tel: 907-6744
Type of vehicle: (3) ______________________________
Injuries: (4) ____________________________________
Description of accident: (5)________________________
_____________________________________________
_____________________________________________
d. Exchange reports with a partner. Do you agree with each other’s answers?

e. Imagine you are the police officer who interviewed Mary after the accident. Which of the
following questions do you think the police officer asked her in order to complete the
report? Add three more questions of your own.
1. What is your name and address?

2. Was anyone hurt?
3. Can I take you to the hospital?
4. Where did the accident take place?
5. Can you tell me how the accident happened?
6. Were you scared?
7. _______________________________________________________________
8. _______________________________________________________________
9. _______________________________________________________________
f. Write the conversation between Mary and the police officer.
Police officer: ______________________________________________________
Mary: ______________________________________________________
Police officer: _____________________________________________________
Mary: ______________________________________________________
Police officer: _____________________________________________________
Mary: ______________________________________________________
Police officer: _____________________________________________________
g. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

Marge Has a Baby

a. Do you remember the story about Marge? Her baby was born in an ambulance on the way
to the hospital. Read the report of her experience as it was written in the local newspaper.
Complete the report with the names of the people involved.
Alex Winters (Marge’s husband) • Thomas Brown (the driver of the ambulance)
Marge Winters • Jonas Matthews (a medical student doing ambulance service)
SPECIAL DELIVERY IN AMBULANCE
(1) ____________________________
“At least we had a car phone and

my husband could call an ambulance for help”,
added (2)________________________.
“I knew that the baby was on its way," said

(3) ________________________, “so
I tried to get to the hospital as quickly as
possible. However , there wasn’t enough
time."
“I have never delivered a baby before,"

admitted (4) ______________________,
Yesterday, a very special delivery took place
who was on ambulance duty, “but I’m very
in an ambulance. Jonas Matthews, a medical
pleased that my first delivery was in an
student, doing ambulance service, delivered
ambulance!”
his first baby. “My wife was due to have her
baby any time, but when we went for a ride After the baby was born, the ambulance
through the park, I wasn’t prepared for the arrived at the hospital, where doctors checked
fact that the car might run out of gas," said the mother and baby, who are doing well.

b. After taking Marge to the hospital, the ambulance was called to the scene of a road
accident. Match the sentences in the ambulance report to the pictures below.
A
Ambulance Report:
1. On arriving at the scene of the
accident at 7:55 a.m., we saw that
both a motorcycle and a car were
involved.
B
2. The first thing we did was to
check the two drivers.
3. We put the motorcyclist into
the ambulance and got ready
to take him to the emergency C
room.
4. Before we drove to the hospital,
we called for a second ambulance
to take the driver of the car to
the emergency room. D E
5. We arrived at the emergency

room at 8:25 a.m.
c. Write a short newspaper report of the accident as shown in activity b. Give your report a
headline and include quotations from the people involved.
___________________________ (headline)
Yesterday there was a serious accident on _____________________________.
“____________________________________,” said Fred Smith, the ambulance driver who
was called to the accident.
The accident happened because _____________________________________________.
“___________________________________________,” said Jim Cook, the motorcyclist
who was injured. Both drivers were taken to ____________________________.
“___________________________________________,” said the doctor who treated them.
d. Exchange your report with a partner. Read your report to the class.

I Have to Go
a. Read what some people say about different obligations. Match what each person says to
the appropriate picture below. Then write what the other person in the picture says in
reply.
1. “I’m supposed to be on duty at the police station in an hour.”

2. “You’re supposed to signal when you turn left.”
3. “Where’s the ambulance? It’s supposed to be here by now.”
4. “Slow down! You’re not supposed to go over the speed limit!”
5. “I thought you were supposed to fill up with gas on the way home from work.”
________________________________________
B C
_______________________ _______________________
D E
_______________________ _______________________
b. Compare your answers with a partner.

Clauses: Noun and Adverbial Clauses

a. Put the word in the following sentences in the correct order.
1. how / accident / the / me / can / tell / happened / you /

______________________________________________________________ ?
2. driving / who / see / you / did / was / car / the / other /
______________________________________________________________ ?
3. do / any / why / you / speeding / have / was / idea / he /
______________________________________________________________ ?
4. you / morning / remember / your / house / when / left / you / do / this /
______________________________________________________________ ?
5. corner / know / the / signaled / turned / he / before / you / do / if / he /
______________________________________________________________ ?
6. wonder / whether / services / the / informed / been / have / emergency / I /
______________________________________________________________ .
b. Complete the sentences with the words below and match them to the sentences from
activity a.
because • if • that • when • who • how
1. I have no idea ___________ the accident happened.
2. I think the accident happened ___________ the truck moved to the other
side of the road.
3. I don’t know ___________ anyone has called an ambulance, but I know that
the police are on their way.
4. I expect ___________ he was in a hurry to get home.
5. I didn’t see ___________ was driving the car. It all happened so fast.
6. I don’t really remember ___________ I left home this morning.

c. Complete the sentences.
1. I was driving over the new bridge when ___________________________________.
2. As soon as I saw the motorcycle coming towards me, I ________________________.
3. I waited at the scene of the accident until __________________________________.
4. While the police officer was taking notes, I _________________________________.
5. The driver was traveling over the speed limit because__________________________.
6. The police officer called an ambulance so that ______________________________.
7. The paramedic decided to take the driver to the hospital although ________________.
8. I’ll only buy you a bicycle if ____________________________________________.
d. Imagine you are a witness at the scene of the car accident shown in the picture below.
Write a dialogue between yourself and the police officer who is called to the scene. Use the
words and phrases from activities a., b. and c. to help you.
Police officer: _______________________________________________________
Witness: _______________________________________________________
Police officer: _______________________________________________________
Witness: _______________________________________________________
Police officer: _______________________________________________________
Witness: _______________________________________________________

APPENDIX
Lesson Texts
Intermediate 1 Appendix
Unit 1
Education
Sports
Duke: Welcome to “Local Athletes." Today’s guest is Joe Norse, a secondary school student
who has helped his football team win the city championship for the last three years.
I myself have seen Joe play, and let me tell you, he has really mastered the game of
football. Joe, your school, Jefferson High, has been attended by some of the greatest
football players ever. Hank “The Tank” Perry and Dick Verall both graduated from
Jefferson. How does it feel to be playing on the same field as those great players?
Joe: Well, Duke, it motivates me, for sure. Our school has always had a great history of
producing famous athletes.
Duke: Your coach, Fraser Washington, always says: “A team that is motivated is a team that
wins." Do you agree?
Joe: Yes, I do. It’s a fact that even a team with lots of great players can lose if there is no
motivation to win.
Duke: Joe, I understand you’ve already been invited to visit several colleges that are interested
in you. Have you accepted any offers yet?
Joe: No, not yet, Duke. Right now I’m thinking mostly about passing my exams and getting
my diploma.
Duke: Well, you’ve made an intelligent decision. Good luck, Joe.
Joe: Thanks, Duke.
College For Kids?

By Henry Nelson
Pre-school education is changing. Once, elementary school was the place to learn 1-2-3 and
A-B-C. But today, highly motivated parents have begun teaching these basics to their children
before they start school. Kindergarten has now become a mini-college, where geography,

history, and even mathematics are taught. Small children are even given homework assignments.
Professor David Shift, who is the Director of Early Childhood Education at the University of
Highville, says, “We must simply accept the fact that children today know more than children
did years ago."
Eleanor Idle, of the New School Institute, doesn’t agree. “Children need to be children. They
learn as they play. They don’t need formal education this early. It just isn’t normal. Soon they’ll
be given entrance exams for kindergarten. Very young children shouldn’t spend their time
worrying about grades and diplomas!"
Dr. Idle believes that if there is already so much competition in kindergarten, there is no limit
to how much there will be in high school. “We don’t need to make it any harder on students
than it already is,” she says. “After all, there were still many college graduates when playing was
all children did in kindergarten."
Many people who agree with Idle say that early childhood programs should offer subjects
that children enjoy and do well in naturally, like art, music, science, and gym. After all, learning
should be child’s play.
Math Test
- How did you do on that math test yesterday?
- That was the hardest test I’ve ever taken.
- Yeah. I wonder if Mr. Pascal has graded them yet.
- I’m sure he has.
- How can you be so sure?
- I saw him this morning, and he wasn’t happy at all.
Present Perfect: Statements Q and A

- Here we are at the Indy 500 with Mike Rhodes. Mike, have you ever driven in an Indy race?
- No, I haven’t. But I’ve been a race driver in Europe for ten years.
- Well, good luck to you!

Education 2
Word Definition Example Sentence
work that one person (usually a

Mel, did you finish your history
assignment, n. teacher) gives another person
assignment?
to do
You get a degree after you finish

studying a required amount I want to go to university to get
degree, n.
at a college, university, or a degree.
professional course.
a piece of paper that shows

that someone has received a Let’s hang my college diploma
diploma, n.
qualification, usually from a on the wall.
school or university
I was in Glen Park Elementary

elementary a school for young children,
School from first through sixth
school, n. usually from grades one to six
grade.
a test you take to get into a You must pass an entrance

entrance exam, n.
school or university exam to get into this school.
learning that happens in a

My formal education ended
formal education, n. traditional, structured school
with high school.
classroom
the mark you get on a test or in If you don’t study, you won’t get
grade, n.
a course a good grade.
a person who has completed I’m a high school graduate,

graduate, n. his or her high school or and will be starting college in
college education September.
homework, n. work a teacher gives learners Timmy, you can play after you
to do at home finish your English homework.

Next year when you are

school for children the year
kindergarten, n. five years old, you’ll start
before they start first grade
kindergarten.
school for very young children, My youngest child is in

preschool, n.
before kindergarten preschool.
an ability or skill that enables What qualifications do you need

qualification, n.
someone to do something to get into this school?

Unit 2
Away From Home
How do you like it here?

Justin: Let me help you with that.
Yavor: Oh thanks.
Justin: So where are you from?
Yavor: I’m from Bulgaria.
Justin: Ahh. What brought you to the States?
Yavor: I was working in the European office. I had been there five years, so I asked for
a transfer and here I am.
Justin: Sounds like a great opportunity. What kind of work are you doing here?
Yavor: For now I’m still in training. But in a couple of weeks I’ll be joining the finance
department.
Justin: How do you like living here so far?
Yavor: It’s great. Everyone is so friendly. People call each other by their first names.
Where I come from things are much more formal.
Justin: That’s interesting. I never thought of it like that.
Coworker: Hey Justin! How’s it going?
Justin: Great!
Yavor: See what I mean.
Study Exchange
by Pat Miller
Craighouse School in Glasgow has been sending children overseas to France on an exchange
program since 1971. The students’ French improves a lot, and when they come back they usually
no longer need a French tutor to help them outside of school. The children who take part in the
exchange program have to be over the age of thirteen.

Mrs. Bankes, whose daughter is participating in this year’s exchange group, says, “I think it’s a
wonderful opportunity for Kim. Although she has only been away for a month, I have already
started to miss her. I’ve been making long-distance calls to Paris about once a week since she
left.”
Anyone who has seen Kim in Paris knows that she hasn’t been missing anyone. Kim is very
happy with the program. She says that her French has really improved, and hearing her French
accent, it was easy to believe her.
“I haven’t been homesick even once,” Kim says. “I have made several new friends and I have a
great roommate, Chantal, who I will keep in touch with when I leave. I don’t even feel like going
home at all.”
The exchange program also helps these young people meet again after the program has ended,
and friends like Chantal and Kim will probably meet at Kim’s home in Scotland next year. Of
course, that’s if Kim hasn’t already decided to stay in France and become a French citizen!
Parents who are interested in sending their children abroad on this program should contact the
Craighouse School in Pollock, Glasgow.
Enjoying Your Stay

- Well, Akiko, are you enjoying your stay in the U.S.?
- Oh, yes. Very much.
- How long have you been here?
- Only about two weeks, but I’ve already seen a lot.
- Have you started school yet?
- Not yet. School starts tomorrow. I’m really looking forward to it.
Present Perfect: Progressive

- Who’s that man? He has been standing there for an hour!
- I don’t know. I’ve been watching him, too. I think he’s strange.

Study Abroad
a way of saying words that

is usually the same among I can’t understand him because
accent, n.
people from the same place or of his accent.
region of the world
someone who travels to

another country to study at
exchange a school or university (and I’d like to live in another country
student, n. sometimes switches places as an exchange student.
with a student from that
country)
feeling sad because you are far Does being away from your
homesick, adj.
from your home family make you homesick?
between countries, relating

Mr. Jacobs manages a large
international, adj. to many countries around the
international company.
world
to keep a connection by Please keep in touch when you

keep in touch, exp.
phone, email, or by meeting are traveling.
to feel that you want to be with I like living at the university, but I
miss, v.
someone or something miss my home.
a chance to do something
This job is a great career
opportunity, n. positive that you can't always
opportunity.
do
on the other side of a sea or I like traveling overseas to new

overseas, adv.
ocean places.
someone you share an

roommate, n. I live with two roommates.
apartment or room with

a program where two learners

A study exchange program is a
study exchange from different countries trade
good way to study a language
program, n. places and study in each
and visit another country.
other’s countries
What will we learn on this study

study program, n. a set of classes
program?
I asked for a transfer to the

a move from one place to
transfer, n. central office, because it’s
another
closer to where I live.

Unit 3
Celebrations
Call-In
Host: Welcome, listeners, to today’s “Call-in Line.” I’m your host, Doug, and on today’s
show I’d like to hear about your favorite celebration. Good morning, caller number
one. You’re on the air.
Stella: Hi, Doug! This is Stella. My favorite celebration has always been Independence
Day. Last year we had a fireworks display and our annual bake sale. I baked old-
fashioned apple pie.
Host: I can almost taste that apple pie. Thank you, Stella. Now we go to Gertrude, who’s
been waiting on the line.
Gertrude: Hello. This might sound unusual, but in England, where I was born, there is a Bank
Holiday festival. It has always been a tradition to celebrate it with a fair in a park.
There is usually a parade as well.
Host: That sounds very English, Gertrude. Now, are there any men out there celebrating
anything?
Mike: Hi, Doug. My name is Mike, and my favorite celebration is Thanksgiving. I am a
descendant of one of the first Englishmen who came to America. I was born here,
and I consider it an honor to be an American.
Host: Well, it’s been an honor for us to have you on our program, Mike! And now, our last
caller is...
Penelope: Penelope. My favorite celebration was my 97th birthday. My whole family gathered
for the event.
Host: Penelope, your favorite celebration really is unique. Well, that’s all we have time
for today. Have a spectacular day, listeners, and let’s keep talking to each other.
The First Thanksgiving

Andrew and Kenji were sitting outside Kenji's house with nothing to do. Suddenly Andrew stood
up. "Let's go inside and watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV," he said.
"What's Thanksgiving Day?" asked Kenji.

"You don't know what Thanksgiving Day is!" Andrew asked, surprised. "It's a holiday that Americans
celebrate in honor of everything that this country offered to our ancestors. When the pilgrims
first came to America 400 years ago, they worked hard building houses, planting, and fishing.
They were helped by the American Indians, who taught them how to grow all kinds of new
vegetables, such as corn and yams, or sweet potatoes. By harvest time, there was lots of food
to eat and the future looked full of opportunity. Our ancestors made a feast to show their
appreciation. So now, every year we celebrate Thanksgiving Day."
"What do you do on Thanksgiving?" asked Kenji.
"Well, it's traditional to eat a big meal together. We eat food that symbolizes the new food our
ancestors ate. At our house we usually eat turkey with sweet potatoes and corn bread. And we
have pumpkin pie for dessert." said Andrew.
"I've never had sweet potatoes or pumpkin pie. They sound interesting," Kenji said. "But what's
the parade you want to see?"
"Oh, it's an annual event. Every Thanksgiving, a giant parade is organized by one of the most
famous department stores in New York," Andrew explained. "There are big balloons, called
'floats,' in the shape of famous cartoon characters. At the end of the parade, children can even
see Santa Claus, who's visiting from the North Pole. Santa Claus is invited to remind children and
parents that Christmas is not far away. Well, now that I've told you all about Thanksgiving, do you
want to come to my house for dinner and watch the parade?" asked Andrew.
"Sure," said Kenji. " I'd love to."
Sorry I’m Late

- Oh, I’m sorry I’m late.
- Oh, that’s all right.
- But I promised to be on time today.
- Really. It doesn’t matter. I’ve been having a good time.
- Oh? What have you been doing?
- Just talking with Mark.
Passive Voice: With or Without Agent

- That was a terrible storm last night, wasn’t it?
- Yes. This tree was hit by lightning, but fortunately my house wasn’t damaged.

Celebrations
We have an annual celebration

annual, adj. happening once every year
every January.
to do special things for an Do you celebrate this holiday in

celebrate, v.
event or a holiday Canada?
a Christian holiday that

Christmas, n. celebrates the birth of Jesus Will it snow this Christmas?
Christ
something important that

I’m planning an event at our
event, n. happens for a period of time, a
school.
sports competition
an outdoor event where many

I’m taking the children to the
fair, n. people gather to play games,
fair.
compete, and go on rides
colorful explosions in the sky

fireworks display, Look at the fireworks display up
used for entertainment at
n. in the sky!
special events
My friends gathered together to

gather, v. to come together, to meet
celebrate my birthday.
showing respect for someone This prize is given in honor of

in honor of, exp.
or something Matthew Phillips.
an event where many people

Let’s go to State Street to watch
parade, n. walk or ride down a street to
the parade.
celebrate
to be a symbol - something
The Statue of Liberty, in New
symbolize, v. that reminds us of something
York City, symbolizes freedom.
else

a holiday celebrated in the Thanksgiving is a North

Thanksgiving, n.
United States and Canada American holiday.
activity that is done the same It is a tradition in our family to

tradition, n.
way for many years serve duck for Christmas.

Unit 4
Bad Weather
Weather
Announcer: And here’s Will Tide with the weather report.
Will: Good morning, listeners. Wrap yourselves up warmly today, because the weather
will continue to be cold and frosty with a chance of fog in low areas. According
to national weather reports, the storm which was expected later today is traveling
at fifty miles an hour, and should reach this area around midnight tonight. Strong
winds and heavy rains are expected, along with thunder and lightning. There is a
chance of flooding, and light ships have been warned of the danger. Temperatures
will be below average for this time of year, with an expected low of forty degrees
Fahrenheit.
Tomorrow will be cool and dry, with cloudy skies and normal temperatures.
Tomorrow evening temperatures will continue to go up, and bright sunshine and
above - average temperatures are expected for the weekend.
Well, I’m sure we’ll all be glad to have a break from the rain.
That’s all from the weather room. So for now, stay warm and keep dry.
Weather Warning
This is a warning from the National Weather Department. Although we have been having
a lot of warm sunshine recently, the weather is going to change very soon. According to
our weather reporter, a fall in temperature to below five degrees Fahrenheit is expected by
tomorrow morning. There will be freezing winds of up to sixty miles an hour as well as heavy
rains, which may cause flooding in the city and terrible damage. People should stay home and
look after themselves. Please make sure that your children and animals are kept inside.

Big Storm
- Look at those clouds!
- Oh, dear. I hope it doesn’t rain.
- Me, too. But it sure looks like a big storm is coming.
- Well, if it rains we can eat inside.
- What if it starts before the food is ready?
- Let’s just hope that it doesn’t.
Relative Clauses: Object Clauses

- Is this the kind of telephone that you wanted?
- No. The one which I was thinking of has a higher-quality camera.
Relative Clauses: Subject Clauses

- This is the bike that we found. Is it the one that you lost?
- Yes, it’s my bike. Where did you find it? Did you arrest the person who stole it?
- No, I’m sorry. We weren’t able to. People who steal bikes are very hard to catch.
Relative Clauses: With or Without Relative Pronouns

- There’s the new programmer they hired.
- The one in red? She’s the one they chose?
- Yes, why?
- They wanted someone who had a lot of experience. She looks so young!

Weather
bright sunshine, strong rays that come from the I need sunglasses in this bright
exp. sun and give a lot of light sunshine.
cloudy skies, exp. skies that are filled with clouds Cloudy skies usually means rain.
a large amount of water that

covers the ground and enters Families left their homes
flooding, n.
houses and buildings, usually because of the flooding.
from heavy rain
clouds that are very close to

fog, n. the ground and that make it I can’t see anything in this fog.
difficult to see
freezing winds, The weatherman said there

very strong and cold winds
exp. would be freezing winds today.
You better dress warmly,

covered with a thin layer of ice,
frosty, adj. because it is cold and frosty
because it is so cold outside
outside!
The heavy rains caused

heavy rains, exp. strong rain
flooding.
a flash of light in the sky during It rained last night, but there
lightning, n.
an electrical storm was no thunder and lightning.
very bad weather, with either

I'm staying inside because of
storm, n. heavy rain or snow and usually
the storm.
with strong winds
The strong winds knocked the

strong winds, n. very fast currents of air
tree down.

a short, loud sound in the sky There was very loud thunder in
thunder, n.
during an electrical storm our area during the storm.
Make sure to listen to the

information about the
weather report, so we'll
weather report, n. weather, often reported as
know if it's supposed to snow
part of the news
tomorrow.

Unit 5
Music
DJ: Hello, listeners. This is Lex Benedict on WNOW. I hope you’re enjoying yourselves
this evening. We have some guests with us tonight that all you college students
out there should be interested in. They are the members of a hot new rock band
called “The Institute of Music," and they are all graduates of State University. Their
first concert was held last week at the University’s science auditorium, where they
were a great hit with the students. They say that attendance at the concert was
higher than at most lectures. Now, let’s hear the musicians introduce themselves.
Professor: OK. I’ll start... I’m Professor Barry Jameson, and I’m the lead singer of the band.
DJ: It’s very unusual to find a geography professor who is also in a rock band. Can you
tell us when you started being interested in music?
Professor: Well, I was given a guitar by my wife when I was accepted as a professor here at State
University. I’ve been playing ever since.
DJ: OK. Let’s take a break while we listen to your new song, “Examination Blues”... and
here it is...
The Garbage Man

by Philip Dubmor
Have you ever thought about the cigarette packs and food wrappers that people in your city throw
away? Harry Morgan has; he collects them. Have you heard of recycling? Well, Harry doesn’t just
recycle; he creates works of art from the things he collects.
Ever since Harry was a child, he has been interested in making models out of unusual things.
Over the years, he has used a variety of materials. “The good thing about garbage,” Harry’s been

heard to say, “is that there’s always plenty of it." Some of his earlier works were made from bicycle
parts, broken machines, and even old farm equipment. They have been made from every piece
of garbage that Harry could get his hands on. Harry’s latest collection, which is being exhibited
at the Plaza Art Gallery, is even more unusual. He has made sculptures which are built from
wastepaper only. One of these, which is called “Harmony,” is made of empty cigarette packs and
matchboxes. Another work, called “Love in the Morning,” has been made out of breakfast cereal
boxes and pieces of old newspaper.
This is hardly what one would call art. Or is it? Why not come and judge for yourself? Visit the
Plaza Art Gallery and explore the world of Harry’s art. Harry is quickly becoming the “Champion
of Garbage Art," and soon many people may find themselves joining the Harry Morgan fan club.
Picasso Exhibit
- Jenny, have you been to the Picasso exhibit at the Tate yet?
- No, I haven’t, but I’d like to see it.
- Well, how about going with me tomorrow?
- Sorry. I can’t. Tomorrow is my father’s birthday, and we’ve been planning a party for him for
weeks.
Passive Voice: Indirect Form

- Pamela! How’s the new job?
- Oh, I was offered the job, but I decided not to take it - not enough money for all that work.

Entertainment 3
Attendance at the baseball

number of people at a certain
attendance, n. game was very low because of
place, such as an event
the bad weather.
a group of people who make Your favorite band is having a

band, n.
music together concert on Saturday.
a group of similar things that

I have a collection of very old
collection, n. are put together, such as a
books.
collection of paintings
to make something that did not She creates art from pieces of
create, v.
exist before metal.
an object or group of objects

that are part of a public show,
which people can go and Did you see the new Picasso
exhibit, n.
look at (also used as a verb, exhibit?
meaning “to put something on
display”)
an event where objects are The art exhibition opened on

exhibition, n.
displayed to the public June 14th.
a group of people who like

Let’s start a fan club for the new
fan club, n. someone or something, often
band.
an actor, singer, or band
something, such as a song,

That song is on the radio all the
hit, n. movie, or play, that is very
time; it’s a real hit.
successful
the main, or head, singer in a Sheila is the lead singer in a

lead singer, n.
band rock band.

How many members are in your

member, n. a person who is part of a group
club?
a solid object someone makes

The artist made the sculpture
sculpture, n. as a piece of artwork, often out
out of clay and metal.
of clay, metal, or stone
work done by an artist,

such as paintings, drawings, The museum has many
work of art, exp.
and sculptures, also called beautiful works of art.
"artwork"

Unit 6
At Work
The Job Interview

Bob: Hi Karen, Bob Johnson.
Karen: Nice to meet you.
Bob: Have a seat. So Karen, I’ve read over your application, and I see that you have some
experience in advertising. Is that right?
Karen: Yes, it is. Actually, I’ve worked for three ad agencies since I graduated from college.
Bob: And what positions did you have?
Karen: The first two were temporary intern positions both for about six months each.
Bob: And then you went to Kenyon Barnett?
Karen: Yes. For the past three years I’ve been working as a junior copywriter at Kenyon Barnett.
Bob: So, tell me about your work there.
Karen: I’ve gradually taken on more responsibility over the years. I now work directly with the
art director on different campaigns and I take part in planning meetings and reviews.
Bob: Can you tell me about a specific ad campaign you worked on?
Karen: Our most successful campaign was for The Candy Factory.
Bob: The Candy Factory? I’ve seen those ads on TV.
Karen: I was responsible for all the copy that appeared in the television, radio, and print ads.
Bob: You did a great job.
Karen: Thank you. We worked really hard on it.
Bob: So, Karen. Do you have any questions for me?
Karen: When do I start?

Overtime
Colleagues! Have you been working overtime a lot lately? Are you confused about the new
work contracts you are required to sign? Do you think you qualify for a raise or promotion?
Our firm’s bright new accountant can help you. If you keep track of your working hours
and expenses, she can help you save income tax, too! Make an appointment to see her
this week. She will look over the figures you bring her and spend time talking with you.
Remember: your future is safe with us!
French Tie
- What do you think of this tie?
- Hmm. Isn’t it a little too bright?
- I don’t think so. A lot of executives wear ties like these.
- What is it made of?
- One hundred percent silk. And it comes from France.
- OK. Let’s buy it.
Present Perfect: Contrast With Other Tenses

- Hey, weren’t you here yesterday?
- Oh yes, I’ve already seen this movie twice this month. I saw it last week and I saw it again
yesterday. I love it. I always see my favorite movies four or five times.
- I guess you do, ma’am.

Work 3
a company that tries to get

We need to hire an advertising
advertising people to buy things by
agency to think of ways to sell
agency, n. creating commercials on
our cars.
television, radio, and in print
a written request to be
application, n. accepted to something, usually I filled out a job application.
a job or school
a customer, someone who

I have a meeting with a client at
client, n. pays for a service from a
two o’clock.
company or professional
a legal agreement signed by at We just signed a contract to buy

contract, n.
least two people or companies the house.
what a person has learned to

Jen has experience working
experience, n. do from doing things in the
with advertising agencies.
past
Julia is an expert in the field of

field, n. area in which someone works
child psychology.
money a person pays to

the government that is a I make more money now, so I
income tax, n.
percentage of what he or she pay more income tax.
earns at a job
when people get together to

In the planning meeting, we
planning meeting, decide on what to do or how
discussed what each of our
exp. they will do something in the
tasks will be for the next month.
future
a job given to a worker that is

Rita’s a good worker and
promotion, n. at a higher level than the one
deserves a promotion.
he or she has been doing

a rise in the amount of money

raise, n. someone is receiving to do his I asked for a raise in my salary.
or her job, an increase in pay
a list of someone’s work and William is preparing his resume

resume, n.
educational experience so he can look for a job.
a job offered for a specific

temporary We can offer you a temporary
length of time, such as three
position, exp. position for the summer.
months

Unit 7
Sending A Package
Family
Hello, Deirdre? Aren’t you home yet? This is your mother-in-law, calling from California. I haven't
heard from you in weeks. I’ve been doing some shopping and have sent you a parcel that
contains new clothes for the baby. I’ve sent it special delivery, so you should receive it by Friday.
The parcel is specially wrapped, so let the baby open it by himself. Let’s speak to one another
soon. Give a kiss to the baby for me. Bye.
Simple Steps to Sending a Package

The first step in sending a parcel is to find a box, a large envelope, or some strong paper in which
your parcel may be wrapped. Make sure that it is wrapped properly, or the post office will not
accept it.
Next, decide which kind of delivery is best, according to how urgently the package is needed.
Surface mail, which sends parcels by land and sea, is the cheapest, but also the slowest. Regular
airmail is faster, but may not be good for heavy packages. If you want your parcel to be delivered
by the next weekday, it should be sent express.
If you have a scale and stamps at home, you can simply call the post office or go online to find
out how much postage is needed. Then, if your parcel isn’t too big, all you have to do is place
your parcel in the nearest mailbox and with luck, it will be delivered on time. If, however, you
choose the express service or surface mail, you will have to take your package to the post office,
where it will be weighed and you will be told how much postage needs to be paid.

Airmail to Tokyo
- I’d like to send this package airmail to Tokyo.
- Sure. Let’s see. It weighs 14 pounds. That’s $40.
- Sorry. How much did you say?
- Forty dollars, ma’am.
- How long will it take to get there?
- It’ll be there in about ten days.
Passive Voice: Modals

- The application should be filled out in pen and must be signed. You will be called if Mr. Buildmore
wants to interview you. Next...

Postal Services
letters or packages that are I'm sending the package by

airmail, n.
delivered by airplane airmail.
a container, usually square or Put the books in a box, wrap it,

box, n.
rectangular and mail it.
a flat container, made of paper, Will these papers fit in an

envelope, n.
that holds letters envelope?
quickly, used to describe a

mail service that sends things Send the letter express so it will
express, adv.
quickly (also used as an get there faster.
adjective, as in “express mail”)
a box or other container with

Patrick is mailing a package to
package, n. something inside, that is given
his son at camp.
or mailed to someone, parcel
a box or other container with

How much does it cost to mail
parcel, n. something inside, that is given
this parcel?
or mailed to someone, package
a place to buy stamps and send A letter arrived from the post
post office, n.
or receive mail office.
the total amount it costs to How much postage will I need

postage, n.
send something in the mail to mail this parcel?
a way of sending a letter or

This arrived for you by special
special delivery, n. package more quickly by
delivery.
using a messenger
a small paper with a sticky

Put the stamps on the envelope
stamps, n. back that you put on an
and mail the letter.
envelope to pay for delivery

regular mail sent by land or Surface mail is less expensive

surface mail, n.
sea, not airmail than airmail.
covered in paper, or another The parcel is wrapped and

wrapped, v.
material ready to go.

Unit 8
Emergency
Emergency
John, where are you? It’s Mary. I’ve been trying to call you all evening. Listen, John. There’s
been an accident. We were crossing that bridge on Route 6 when this big truck came speeding
towards us. It crossed over onto the wrong side of the road, and there was nowhere for us to go.
It was awful! I’ve never been so scared in my life. An ambulance was called and we were rushed
to the emergency room at Parker General Hospital. I’m OK, but Mike’s being kept in the hospital.
Nothing serious; he’s just hurt his leg. We’ve been waiting to find out whether it’s broken. Please
call me as soon as you get in. Bye.
Marge Has a Baby

“Alex, you’ve been waiting in the house with me for three days already. I can take care of myself.
If there’s an emergency, I’ll call you at work." Marge tried to calm her husband, who was very
worried about leaving her alone when she was so close to having their baby. “I’d rather go
somewhere nice today, perhaps for a walk in the park. It hasn’t been that cold outside. Don’t
worry," she said, as she was putting on her coat.
“Isn’t that dangerous, Marge?” asked Alex, still worried. But his wife was already going out the
door. “Why don’t I take you for a nice drive through the park? I know a very pretty route," Alex
said. Marge agreed, and they set out.
However, on the way to the park, Marge felt a pain in her stomach. “You’ve been very quiet these
past few minutes, dear. Is everything all right?”
Marge looked at Alex, her face white. “Quick! We must get to the hospital. The baby is coming.
Forget about asking for directions. I know the way. No! Take the road on the left.You didn’t signal
left!” she shouted at him.
“I hope that we get there in time," Alex said. “We must rush."
“You’ve just gone over the speed limit!” shouted Marge.

“And you’re having a baby!” Alex shouted back.
Suddenly, the car stopped.
Marge turned to Alex. “Why have you stopped?” she said. “Go on!”
“I can’t. We don’t have any more gas. I’ll have to call an ambulance from the cell phone.
You know, I knew a woman who had a baby in an ambulance.” “Really?” laughed Marge, in
between pains.
Soon, an ambulance came speeding towards them. The driver helped Marge into the
ambulance, and they rushed to the hospital. But Marge couldn't wait. The baby was born on
the way.
I Have to Go
- Oh, no! It’s three o’clock. I have to go.
- What? Why so early?
- I’m supposed to baby sit for my brother at four o’clock.
- Can’t you stay until at least four?
- No, really. I can’t. I’m supposed to be home at 3:30.
- Well, OK. See you later.
Clauses: Noun Clauses

- Do you know who that boy is?
- No, but he’s really cute. I wonder if he has a date.
- I’m sure he’s not alone.
Clauses: Adverbial Clauses

- Do you want to go in and look at that sweater?
- No, I can’t buy anything until I get paid.
- Why don’t you use your credit card?
Clauses: Review
- Do you know what time Karl is coming?
- Not exactly, but I know that he’s going to be late. He’s only coming after he finishes his
homework.
- Oh. Then he’s going to be very late.

Road Accidents
something sudden, usually bad,

There was a traffic accident
accident, n. that is unplanned, such as cars
outside my house.
hitting each other
a special car with a siren that

Quick! Can someone please
ambulance, n. takes people to hospitals
call an ambulance?
quickly
when the bone in the leg is in Paul fell, and now he has a
broken leg, exp.
two or more pieces broken leg.
likely to cause harm or some It’s dangerous to ride a bike in

dangerous, adj.
kind of injury the middle of the road.
a part of a hospital that

emergency room, The ambulance came and took
deals with people who need
n. Susie to the emergency room.
immediate medical help
to injure or damage in some Did you hurt your head when

hurt, v.
way you fell?
over the speed faster than is allowed on a You should never go over the
limit, exp. particular road speed limit.
Please go to the gas station

run out of gas, exp. to use up all the gas in the car
before you run out of gas.
to hurry, do something I rushed home so I wouldn’t be

rush, v.
quickly late for dinner.
something that could be

Dan was in a serious car
serious, adj. dangerous and/or make you
accident, but luckily, he’s fine.
worry

to use lights to show that you

Signal before you turn left or
signal, v. will turn left or right while
right.
driving
the side of the street (or lane) He was so tired; he almost

wrong side of the
where cars are coming from drove on the wrong side of the
road, exp.
the opposite direction road.

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We hope you enjoy using this program,

The English Discoveries Team

1. Welcome to “Local Athletes.” x

2. How does it feel to be playing on the same field as

6. You’ve made an intelligent decision. x

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attends • championship • coach • college • intelligent • mastered • motivated

The College Acceptance Committee,

c. A few weeks later, Duke interviewed Joe Norse’s coach.

3. How are your studies going? ______

5. Do you think it’s important for a football team to be motivated? ______

Coach Washington: _______________________________________________________

e. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

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College for Kids?

1. Once, children learned to read and write in elementary school. x

3. Today, many children must take entrance exams for kindergarten. x

4. Today, some pre-school children are given homework x

5. Once, children just played in kindergarten. x

3. Children learn as they play. x

7. Kindergartens should teach children the alphabet and

c. Do you agree with the statements above. Discuss with a partner.

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I agree with letter ________________

A Dear Ms Nelson, study

B Dear Ms Nelson, ory and

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yesterday? / do / did / test / on / math / How / you / that

sure / has. / he / I’m

so / can / How / sure? / you / be

morning / I / this / him / saw / and / all. / wasn’t / at / happy / he

Teacher Student Both

1. What did you think of the math test? x

2. Was the material very hard? x

3. Can you explain the material again?. x

4. Did you spend enough time preparing for the test?. x

5. Does this mark count towards our final grade? x

6. Would you like to take the test again? x

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Present Prefect: Statements Q And A

María’s birthday party. How are María and the kids?

Tim: That’s nice, are they enjoying themselves?

Tim: That’s true.

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

1. How long have you been a student at Jefferson High?

4. How long have you known Coach Washington?

5. Have you ever been interviewed on the radio before?

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How do you like it here?

opportunity • department • so far • transferred • finance • in training

Sara: Welcome, Yavor. How’s it going?

Sara: Which (4) ________________

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Question or Statement Response

b. What brought you to the States? B 2. Bulgaria.

b. So where are you from? C 4. Oh, thanks.

c. Let me help you with that. B 5. I asked for a transfer.

Sara: So, what’s it like moving to a different country?

Sara: Why is it very complicated?

Yarov: have to adapt to new custom languages.-

d. In class, practice your dialogue with a partner.

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E 1. “Has your French improved?”

tonight. _ should reach our area by _______.

1. 2. 3.