Speak Now 1 - Workbook PDF
Speak Now 1 - Workbook PDF
Speak Now 1 - Workbook PDF
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Lesson 1: Vocabulary NEW FRIENDS
Part 1
Complete the conversation with your own answers. In class, practice the conversations with a partner.
Part2
Choose the best word or phrase to complete each conversation. In class, practice the conversations
with a partner.
1.
Yuko: (Hi, Mao. I How are you doing, Mao?)
Mao: Fine, thanks.
Yuko: Oh, my train is here.
Mao: (Fine, thanks. I OK. Good night.)
2.
Ms. Anders: (Hey I Hello), Ms. Kim.
Ms. Kim: How is everything?
Ms. Anders: Everything is great, thank you. How are you?
Ms. Kim: (Good. I I'm fine, thank you.)
3.
Francis: Hi, Andy. How are things?
Andy: I'm all right. You?
Francis: (Not bad. I I'm fine, thank you.)
4.
Melissa: (Good night I Goodbye), Professor Ramos.
Ms. Ramos: Goodbye, Melissa.
Lesson 1: Reading & Writing NEW FRIENDS
Part 1
Read the letter below.
University of America
Where every student is special.
3256 22nd Street
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55416
800-852-7946
Ms. Renee Maria Smith
254 Larry Lane
St. Petersburg, Florida 33701-4313
April 29, 2013
In your country, is it difficult to get into university? Do most people want to go to university? Give
reasons for your answers.
Part2
Write a short, formal letter to Mr. Fiori. Tell him you are happy you can go to his university.
Part3
In a group, share what you have written to Mr. Fiori. What are some different reasons why your
classmates are happy about attending his university?
Lesson 2: Vocabulary NEW FRIENDS
Part 1
Match the words from the box to their definitions.
Part2
How often do you see the people in Part 1? Put them in order from most often to least often. In class,
talk about your ideas with a partner.
Part3
Write the words from Part 1 to complete the first sentence in each conversation. Then write what the
second person says. In class, practice the conversations with a partner.
1.
Yukiko: Excuse me, Ralph. This is my ---------· We work together at Oxford University Press.
Ralph:
2.
YeQuing: Hi, Bak. I'd like you to meet my ---------· We first met 10 years ago.
Bak:
3.
Inger: Hi. I'm Inger, and this is my ---------· I live in 4A, and he lives in SB.
David:
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Lesson 2: Reading & Writing FRIENDS & FAMILY
Part 1
Read the application.
Homestay Application
YOU First Name: Qing Middle Name: (none) Last name: Zhao
Birthday: Jan uary 15, 1993 Age: 20 Gender:@F
y
Grade in school: 3rd ear of n u iversity
Where are you from? China
I have been to another country. (Where?
I went to Australia. How long? I went for one week. Who with?
I went with my family. )
Your English Where do you study English? my university
When did you start to study English? elementary school
Do you like English? Yes. I love it.
Homestay Alone?� Other students in the house? Yes
I want to live in London or Yorkshire in the U.K.
Program: 3 months
I heard about this program from a teacher and my friend.
Part2
Imagine you want to have a homestay in an English-speaking country. Write sentences to introduce
yourself. Include the same kind of information as the above application.
Part3
In class, compare your reasons for wanting to participate in a homestay program with your
classmates' reasons.
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Lesson 3: Vocabulary NEW FRIENDS
Part 1
Write one or two words to complete each way of communicating. If a word is not needed, write an X.
Part2
Do you do each activity in Part 1 alone, with another person, or sometimes alone and sometimes with
another person? Write each activity in the correct place in the diagram.
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Lesson 3: Reading & Writing NEW FRIENDS
Part 1
Read the class description below.
Communication 101
Professor Ahmad
Education Building, Room 423
Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-10 p.m.
Open to all students
How do you communicate with people? Do you write a letter or an e-mail? Do you send a
text or talk on the phone? Do you like to meet in person or chat with video? Is there one way
of communication that is better than another?
In this class, we will talk about how we communicate, and we will talk about how people of
different ages and in different situations communicate in different ways. We will also look at
how communication has changed in the last 100 years.
www.irLanguage.com
Part2
Image you are going to make a weekly chat time so
new students can meet each other. Will there be food?
When and where will it meet? Who can come? Write a
description like the one above.
Part3
Share your weekly chat ideas with a partner. Talk
about other ways new students can meet each other.
Lesson 4: Vocabulary NEW FRIENDS
Part 1
How often do you talk about these things? Put them in order from 1 (most often) to 8 (least often,
never). Who do you talk with? Write your answer on the second line.
In class, talk about your ideas with a partner.
movies---------
family ------- - hobbies---------
music _________ money---------
sports _________ TV shows ________
Part2
Check {.I) the sentences and questions you might use to make small talk.
Part3
Use some of the sentences and questions in Part 2 to make two short conversations. Practice them with
a partner in class.
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You:
Partner:
2.
You:
Partner:
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Lesson 4: Reading & Writing NEW FRIENDS
Part 1
Read the postcard.
Part2
Imagine you are Sansfica. Write a postcard to Leah. Talk about the weather and a new friend at school.
Part3
Read your postcard to a partner without telling them where you are visiting. Have them guess where
you are writing about.
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Lessons 1-4: Video Cloze NEW FRIENDS
Eric: A broom? Oh, sure. Tom, where is our Tom: I do not! Hey, I have an idea. Stay and have
broom? some with us.
Tom: Hold on. Maria: Oh, um, but we need to clean our apartment.
Tom: Here you go. Eric: I'll text you when it's ready. Can I get
your _________ ?
Jill: Thanks. Oh, are you new to the (12)
Jill: I'm in here. Come and meet our Maria: Thanks, guys. We'll see you
---------· This is Tom and this (14)
(4)
is Eric. This is my _________ Jill: Bye.
(5)
Maria. Eric: See you _________
(15)
Maria: ---------· How's it Tom: Bye! I hope you're hungry!
(6)
_________ ? Tom: Hm ...What should I make?
(7)
Tom: Not bad.
Eric: Aha!
Eric: _________ good.
(8) Tom: What? I like pasta. Eric? Will you ask Jill
Tom: Excuse me for a minute. to bring the broom?
Lessons 1-4: Grammar A NEW FRIENDS
Contractions
lam I'm
You are You're
He is He's
She is She's
It is It's
We are We're
My name is My name's
What is What's
Who is Who's
How is How's
Is not Isn't
Do not Don't
Does not Doesn't
Part 1
Circle the contractions in the sentence. Then write the full form.
Part2
Rewrite the sentences using contractions
Tag questions
Tag questions...
Part 1
Complete the conversations. Write the tag questions.
Part2
Complete the conversations. Write the tag questions.
Polite requests
You can also use Hay I/ Could I/ Can I + a verb to make a polite request:
With May/, Could I, and Can I, you can add please before the verb, or at the beginning or the
end of the sentence. (Notice the comma.)
Part 1
Complete the sentences. Write the correct form of the verb.
2. Ia like here.
(sit)
3. Could I a window?
(open)
5. Can I a question?
(ask}
Part2
Write please in the correct place, a or b. Add a comma, if necessary.
Part 1
Do you like this music? Write I love [the music) (Q Q), I like [the music) (Q), I don't really like
[the music](@), or I don't like [the music] at all(@@).
Part2
In each of B's answers, one word is wrong. Cross it out and write the correct word on the line. In class,
practice th,e correct conversations with your partner.
1. A: I love techno. 4. A: I really like country.
B: Really? I do. don't B: Neither do I.
2. A: I don't like folk at all. 5. A: I don't really like pop.
B: Either do I. B: Oh, I don't.
3. A: I like reggae. 6. A: I really dislike heavy music.
B: Me neither. B: Really? I do.
Part3
Look at the conversations in Part 2. Do A and B like the same (S) music or different (D) music?
1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
Lesson 5: Reading & Writing INTERESTS
Part 1
Read the newspaper article below.
1. May3 a. classical
2. May 10 b. techno
3. May 17 c. heavy music
4. May24 d. pop
5. May 31 e. trance
Part2
Write a newspaper article about an event taking place in your town.
Part3
Share your event with a partner. Ask if they will attend and why.
Lesson 6: Vocabulary "'"�v.irLanguage.com INTERESTS
Part 1
Rank these interests from 1 (most interesting for you) to 8 (not at all interesting to you). Then write
three words about that interest.
1. movies
actor. actress. Emma Watson
2. sports
3. food
4. video games
5. music
6. books
7. ___ shopping
8. travel
Part2
Use your ideas from Part 1 and other ideas to complete the conversation. In class, get into groups of
three and practice it.
Part 1
Read the magazine article.
Every ten years I have to decide on the top travel movie of the past decade.
It's not easy to choose just one, so here are my top two.
Number 1: Peru Journey
This movie came out nine years ago, but every time I see it, it makes me want to
go to Peru. The information is interesting, and the scenes of Peru are amazing. I
particularly like the scenes of Machu Picchu. One of the bad things about the
movie is that it is three hours long. Have some snacks before you start it!
Number 2: Across Africa
This movie came out last year, but it isn't your usual travel movie. It's the story
about how one family traveled across Africa. It took them four years, and during
that time, there were many problems. The music is amazing, but the acting could
be better.
l. Do you want to see the movies? Give reasons for your answer.
2. Is there any other information you want to know about each movie?
3. What was the best movie you saw last year? Give reasons for your answer.
Part2
Write a review of a movie. Include what you liked and didn't like about the movie.
Part3
In class, share your review and talk about what kinds of movies you like and don't like. Make a list
of the top five movies you want to see that were reviewed by your classmates.
Lesson 7: Vocabulary INTERESTS
Part 1
What time is it? Draw clocks.
0 0 0
It's half past eleven. It's five to four. It's a quarter after one.
0 0 0
It's a quarter to nine. It's noon. It's midnight.
Part2
What time is it? Write your answers in words. Use after and to.
1. 10:05
2. 3:10
3. 8:20
4. 6:25
5. 7:40
6. 5:50
7. 1:35
Part3
Look at your schedule. Answer the questions using words.
Part 1
Read the timetables.
Memo
Susan,
Please buy a train ticket for George Colbert to go to Madrid on Saturday. Please also get
a ticket for me to fly to Bangkok. I need to get there between 9 and 10 in the morning.
Thanks,
Greg
Part2
Create a timetable for a train like the one above using two cities from your country. Include Leave times, Arrive
times, and Days of Service.
Part3
Show your timetable to a partner. Have them buy a ticket from you. Take turns asking and answering questions
about the times and days of service.
Lesson 8: Vocabulary INTERESTS
Part 1
Which word is different? Circle it. In class, talk about why it is different with a partner.
Part2
Complete the conversation with your own answers . Practice it with a partner in class.
Part3
Use the words from Part 1 to write the opposites.
Part4
Do you use a ball to do the activities in Part 1? Do you do them inside? Are they dangerous? Write the
activities in the diagram below. In class, compare answers with a partner.
Do Inside
None
Very Dangerous
Lesson 8: Reading & Writing INTERESTS
Part 1
Read the advertisement below.
Most courses are six to ten lessons of two to three hours each.
Look for courses with a state approval because they met the standards of the
National Association of State Boating Law Administrators.
Contact your state recreation department for more information.
California Safe Boating Department
Why is it important to take safety courses before trying adventure sports? What other sports probably
have safety courses?
Part2
Imagine you want to take a jet ski safety course with your friend. Write an e-mail telling him/her about
the course and why you should take it.
Part3
Get into pairs. Pretend you don't want to take the course and have your friend tell you why
it's important.
Lessons 5-8: Video Cloze INTERESTS
Maria: I don't know what to get Jill for her birthday. Maria: The folk singer? I think she's great, but Jill
Tom: Hm ... how about a ticket to a baseball game? doesn't like music.
(9)
Maria: Jill doesn't like baseball at all. Actually, she Tom: How about this? pop
doesn't like any _________ Madness. It's tomorrow night.
(1)
--------- are $35.
Tom: Really? I love sports! Well, what does she like? (10)
Maria: It doesn't sound interesting to me.
Maria: She Likes music.
Tom: It sounds fun to me! It's at 8:00. Doors
Tom: What kind?
open at _________
Maria: She loves pop and----..,,.,------ (11)
(2) _________ seven.
(12)
(3)
Maria: Let's look for something else.
Tom: Heavy metal?! Oh, I don't like heavy music.
Maria: Hey, what about this? Tickets to the new
Maria: Me neither. I think it's too loud.
City!
(13)
Tom: Who's her favorite ?
(4) Tom: I heard it was really good!
Maria: Well, her pop artist
(5) Maria: Jill loves musicals!
is Kanye West.
Tom: Perfect! Buy four tickets. It starts at 7:30, so
Tom: Me too!What about you?
we can meet at 7:00.
Maria: I don't really like
(6) Maria: I'm buying them now.
Tom: Well, do you like any
(7) Eric: Hi, guys.
in particular?
Tom: Hi, Eric. How was
Maria: I like Coldplay.
----,-------- class?
(14)
Tom: So do I! I have all their CDs. Hey, what do
Eric: It was great. Math is my favorite subject.
you think of getting her a CD?
Tom: Is there any subject you don't like?
Maria: Jill never buys CDs. She
Eric: No, of course not. I love every subject.
--------- all her music.
(8)
Maria: Done!
Tom: Why don't you get her tickets to a concert?
Eric: What are you guys doing?
Maria: That's a good idea.
Maria: We just bought a birthday present for Jill.
Tom: Let's look online.
Eric: Me too! Look guys! I got four tickets
Tom: Here's something. Susannah Mason. What do
for the new musical City!
you think of her?
-------- night.
(15)
Lessons 5-8: Grammar A INTERESTS
Do you know the band Coldplay? Does your roommate have a band?
Yes, I know Coldplay. Yes, he has a band.
(shortened form) Yes, I do. (shortened form) Yes, he does.
Part 1
Complete the questions with Do or Does and the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
Part2
Complete the answers with do, don't, does, or doesn't.
Compound nouns
A compound noun is a noun made up of two or more words. It acts as a single word.
Part 1
Check the compound nouns in the sentences. (Use a dictionary to help you.)
Part2
Complete the sentences with the correct form of a compound noun. (Use a dictionary to help you.)
l. A: Do you want to climb on the rocks today? B: No, I don't like rock climbing
2. A board for riding the surf is a
3. If you jump with a bungee, you are
Part 1
Circle the correct preposition.
Part2
Write the correct preposition: at, in, or on.
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Lesson 9: Vocabulary PEOPLE
Part 1
A family tree shows all of the people in a family. Imagine this is part of your father's family tree. Write
the words to finish the tree.
Part2
Look at the family tree in Part l. Complete the sentences.
Part3
Complete the sentences with true information about you. In class, take turns reading your sentences
with a partner.
I. two sisters.
2. My is single.
3. My is married.
4. My is years old.
5. I an only child.
6. My is older than me, but my is younger than me.
7. children.
8. one brother.
Lesson 9: Reading & Writing PEOPLE
Part 1
Read the e-mail below from Cynthia.
Dear Yumiko,
My name is Cynthia Watson, and you are going to stay with us for three months
while you study English in the United States.
There are four people in our family. My husband James is a teacher. He loves
kayaking. Do you want to try it while you are here? We have two children, my
seven-year-old daughter Kelly, and my four-year-old son Kyle. Kelly loves to play
outside with her cousin, Beka. She lives down the street with her parents, Frank
and Sandy. They have a boat and want to take you for a ride in June. My parents,
Austin and Nadine, live near us, too. They are going to have you over to swim in
their pool during the summer.
We are so excited to meet you! See you next week!
Cynthia "Mom"
Part2
Write an e-mail to Cynthia to tell her about you and your family members. Finish by telling her you
are also excited to meet her family.
Part3
Share your e-mail with your partner. What are the most important things for schools to think about
when they put host students with host families?
Lesson 10: Vocabulary PEOPLE
Part 1
Are these personalities positive, negative, or both? In class, talk about your ideas with a partner.
Positive Negative
Part2
Use the words from Part 1 to complete each sentence. You won't use one word.
1. You and your friend waited in a long line for 30 minutes. Your friend wasn't angry.
She is ________
2. While you waited in line, your friend talked to many people. She is also ________
3. It was fun waiting with your friend, but you can't talk to other people very easily. You are kind of quiet
and---------
4. Your friend is good at studying English. He is very -------- and got an A on his last English test.
5. Your friend always thinks he will do well. People think he is --------
6. Many people smile when your friend says interesting things. He is --------
7. You always think a lot before you do things. You are--------
Part 3
1. Think about you and your friend. Which sentences in Part 2 are true? --------
2. Which sentences aren't true? --------
Lesson 1 O: Reading & Writing PEOPLE
Part 1
Read the e-mail from David.
Partl
Imagine some Americans are visiting your school and you want to be a conversation partner.
Write a short e-mail. Describe your personality and say why you will be a good partner.
Part3
In class, compare your e-mails. What different types of personalities do your classmates have?
Which is the best type to be a conversation partner.
Lesson 11: Vocabulary PEOPLE
Part 1
Are these clothes tops (things you wear on the top part of your body), bottoms, or both? Write them in
the correct place in the diagram.
jackets jeans shirts T-shirts shorts skirts sweaters dresses watches bracelets rings belts
Tops Bottoms
Part2
Add three more kinds of clothes to the diagram in Part 1. In class, compare your ideas with a partner.
Part3
Complete the sentences with words from Part 1. In class, talk about your ideas with a partner.
Part 1
Read the poster.
Clothing Forever
Where Fashion is Fun
Sale! Sale! Sale!
All summer clothes* on sale to make space for fall fashions!
Summer dresses 40% off
Save 10-60% on shirts and T-shirts
Summer skirts only $10 each
Hurry now. The sale ends Friday!
Be sure to stop by to see our new fall and winter clothes!
Boys' and girls' jeans and jean jackets
Women's jackets
Men's sweaters
Store hours: M-Th 10-9, F & Sat 10-10, Sun 10-5
7400 Galleria Drive
*No discount on designer clothes. Summer accessories not included in the sale. All sales final.
l. In the United States, you would probably see this poster in May.
2. Shorts are probably on sale, too.
3. This store only has clothing for children.
4. The store opens every day at 10 a.m.
5. A watch with summer flowers is also on sale.
Part2
Think of your favorite store. Make a poster telling people about a sale at the store.
Part3
Share your poster with a partner. Ask them what they want to buy and why. Write a list of the things
you want from your partner's favorite store. What day is the best to go shopping there?
Lesson 12: Vocabulary PEOPLE
Part 1
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Part2
Look at the letters you didn't circle. Write every 6th letter below to find the hidden message.
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Part3
Write sentences with three of the colors. In class, take turns reading them with a partner.
1.
2.
3.
Lesson 12: Reading & Writing PEOPLE
Part 1
Read the page from the catalog below.
1. The shirt probably looks very good unless/even after you wear it many hours.
2. The shoes are unusual/usual.
3. The shirt/jeans comes in many colors.
4. You can wear the shirt/jacket in formal situations.
5. The shoes can/cannot talk.
1. Do you want to wear the clothes in the catalog picture? Why or why not?
2. How often do you go shopping for clothes?
3. What is your favorite color? How often do you wear it?
Part2
Choose three of your favorite pieces of clothing. What do you like about them? Write short
descriptions like those you would find in a catalog.
Part3
In class, read the descriptions you wrote, but don't say the type of clothing. Have your partner
guess what kind of clothing you wrote about.
Lessons 9-12: Video Cloze PEOPLE
Tom: What time does your birthday party start Jill: Well, my -------- is
(6)
tonight? --------· And shy. Dad doesn't
(7)
Jill: At 7:00. Maria is cleaning our say much at first.
apartment now. Tom: And your
(8)
Tom: No work for you on your birthday, huh? Jill: Mom is easy going and
(9)
Jill: That's right! That's a nice like me.
Tom: Do you have any _________ ?
(1) (10)
Tom: Thanks! You look nice. Is that Jill: Yes, I have two . As you
(11)
--------- new? can see, they love to play video games. Their
(2)
Jill: Yes, I got it for tonight. Is it OK? names are Brent and David.
What do you think? Jill: Brent will be there, but David doesn't live
around here. He lives in Chicago. You can
Jill: It's an _________ shirt.
(3)
meet him another time.
Eric: So, we're going to get to meet your
Eric: How old are they?
(4)
Jill: Brent is 23 years old and David is 22. You'll
Jill: Yes. They're arriving later this afternoon.
also meet my _________
Eric: That's nice. But I 'm always a little (15)
This/That/These/Those
Part 1
Circle the correct word.
Part2
Write the correct word: this, that, these, those.
1. A: I love your shirt. Where did you get it? B: I got ________ shirt at The Shirt Shop.
2. Are ________ jeans over there blue or black?
3. A: I Jost my earrings! B: Wait! Here they are. Are your earrings?
4. A: I like your hat. Is it new? B: No, hat is old.
5. A: You left a jacket at my house. B: OK, I ' ll come over and get jacket tonight.
6. The shoes in the closet are Dave's, but shoes here are mine.
7. I have two jackets. one is red, and the other one is black.
Lessons 9-12: Grammar B PEOPLE
Adverbs can be used to modify other adverbs. They come before the adverb
they modify.
Part 1
Read the sentence. Decide if the word in bold is an adjective or an adverb. Circle your choice.
Part2
Write the adjective or adverb in parentheses in the correct place in the sentence.
very
1. My cousin is a ---�C..,.---- funny ________ guy. (very)
2. Oscar is wearing his--------T-shirt today. (favorite)
3. Dani speaks Spanish-------- pretty ________ . (well)
4. Mike's friends ________ are --------· (creative)
5. Your grandparents are -------- nice-------- ! (incredibly)
Part 1
When do you usually do these activities? Write them in the correct place in the diagram.
check e-mail watch TV talk on the phone study take a shower exercise
Mornings
Never
Afternoons Evenings
Part2
Add three more activities to the diagram in Part 1. In class, compare your ideas with a partner.
Part3
Answer the questions so they are true for you. In class, take turns asking and answering the questions
with a partner.
l. On the days when you get up early, what time do you wake up?
2. When do you usually have lunch?
3. What time do you usually get home on Wednesdays?
4. What time do you usually eat dinner on Fridays?
5. When do you usually go to bed?
6. What time do you get to class on Thursday?
7. Do you usually talk on the phone every day?
Lesson 13: Reading & Writing DAILY LIFE
Part 1
Read the journal article .
1. People who are 19-29 years old usually get up around _________
2. This article is about people who live in---------
3. The younger and older people ------------- before bed.
4. People who are 13-18 years old go to bed at and get
up at _________ on weekdays.
5. People who are 13-18 years old sleep _________ than people
who are 19-29 years old.
How would the students in your country answer the question in the article? How would you answer?
What are the main reasons people stay up late instead of going to bed early?
Part2
Write an article about the eating routines of young people in your country. What time and where
do they eat? Who do they eat with? Imagine students in another country will read it .
Part3
As a class, think about your Pair work answers and Part 2 articles. Do sleep routines change
eating routines?
Lesson 14: Vocabulary DAILY LIFE
Part 1
Write one or two words to complete each activity. If a word is not needed, write an X.
I. shopping 5. to eat
2. work out 6. to the library
3. the mall 7. sports
4. movies 8. walk
Part2
How often do you do the activities in Part 1? Put the activities in order from most often to least often.
In class, talk about your ideas with a partner.
Part3
Write the activities from Part 1 to complete the first sentence in each conversation. Write a follow
up question for the second person in each conversation. In class, practice the conversations with a
partner.
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Lian: I love to
Anna:
2.
Eduardo: ------------------------------------every day.
Keiko: ---------------------------------------�?
3.
Maria: I usually ---------------------------------�alone.
Manuel: ---------------------------------------�?
4.
Andrew: I usually ------------------------------ with my friends.
Matteo: ---------------------------------------�?
Lesson 14: Reading & Writing DAILY LIFE
Part 1
Read the magazine article below.
Part2
Think about your daily activities in the past. Write an e-mail to a friend. Talk about how your activities
today are the same as or different than three years ago.
Part 3
With a partner, talk about your e-mail and how your activities will be the same or different three
years from now.
Lesson 15: Vocabulary DAILY LIFE
Part 1
When do you do these activities? Put the words into the best column for you. In class, talk about your
ideas with a partner.
Part2
Write each of the activities from Part 1 once to complete the story.
My name is Maria. During the week, I usually get up at 6:45, but yesterday I got up at 5:30. I don't usually
(1) like that. On Saturday night I usually (2) ------------
We go out to eat or go to movies. I usually don't get home until after midnight. I don't really like to
(3) like that because the next day it's hard to get up. Because we stay out late,
I usually (4) on Sunday. Sometimes I get up at 11:00! When I do that, I
(5) , and I especially don't study or work. I just watch TV and go shopping. My
friends say, "I love Friday. I (6) _____________ on Friday because the weekend is about to start."
I (7) on Sunday. I like to get up and go to bed at the same time every day.
Part3
Answer the questions. In class, compare answers with a partner.
1. When you sleep in late, what time do you get up? ---------------------
2. What time do you go to bed when you stay up late?--------------------
3. What do you do on days when you don't do much?---------------------
4. When you go out with friends, what do you usually do?-------------------
5. What do you do first after you get up?--------------------------
6. What do you usually do after lunch?--------------------------
7. What do you usually do after dinner?------------------------- -
8. What time do you usually have breakfast?------------------------
9. What do you do after that?------------------------------
Lesson 15: Reading & Writing DAILY LIFE
Part 1
Read the business e-mail below.
Dear Colleagues,
We would like to help you better use your time at work. To understand what
you do and how you spend your work time, please answer these questions in
a reply e-mail.
What time do you usually get to and leave work?
What is the first thing you do when you get to work?
What is the last thing you do before you leave work?
How often do you check your e-mail?
Would you pay $10 a month to have coffee and donuts in the office every morning?
Is there anything we can do to make your first hour at work better?
Thank you for your help.
Sincerely,
Rika Kobayashi
Employment Department
Do you think most people are happy at their jobs? Talk about why it's important for employees
to be happy and what companies can do to help them be happy.
Part2
Send Rika an e-mail and answer her questions. (Change work to school if you don't have a job.)
Part3
As a class, take turns saying your answers and find out which answers were the most popular.
Lesson 16: Vocabulary DAILY LIFE
Part 1
Complete the sentences with class names.
Part2
Answer the questions. In class, compare your answers with a partner.
Part3
What kind of people like taking the classes in Part 1? Choose seven more classes. Write the class and
one or two characteristics for each person. In class, talk about your ideas with a partner.
Part 1
Read the e-mail below.
Hi Daniel,
I can't believe it's already the end of March and I have been here for six weeks.
Everything is great. I'm reading some cool books in my English class. On the
weekends I'm learning some traditional songs , and on Friday after classes I
practice rugby. At first I didn't understand it, but now it's really fun.
Next month we have a day off, and some of us are going to try bungee jumping.
Cool, right?
What are you doing these days? Are you doing anything interesting in class?
Tell everyone hi and I miss them!
lsabeli
Part2
Write an e-mail to Isabeli and answer her questions. Tell her something cool you have
done this month.
Part3
In class, share your answers to Isabeli. What is the interesting thing you've done in class?
What is the cool thing you've done this month?
Lessons 13-16: Video Cloze DAILY LIFE
Jill: What are you doing, Eric? Jill: Well, first I do some exercises at that
Eric: Oh, I'm just ________ for my really large park nearby. I get there at
(1)
history exam. _________ . I exercise for about
(11)
fifteen minutes. Then I run on a trail for
Jill: Your--------- exam? That
(2) about an hour. It's beautiful in the
doesn't sound fun. You know, you look a little
________ . Are you OK? (12)
(3)
Eric: I know what you mean. I like that park too!
Eric: Yeah, I'm just really busy right now.
Jill: Next, I eat a delicious breakfast.
Jill: Do you go to bed ________ ?
(4)
Eric: I really enjoy _________
Eric: I go to bed around 11 :30. (13)
Eric: I usually get up at 7:00. But I have a lot of Jill: No, there's a really great place to swim near
--------- and I'm working the park.
(7)
on _________ at that new Eric: That sounds nice.
(8)
supermarket. I'm trying to save money. Jill: After that I play volleyball. I play with the
Jill: You need to go out and get some same team every Sunday. You can join us.
_________ . I exercise every day. Eric: How long do you play?
(9)
Eric: What kind of exercise do you do? Jill: About _________ minutes. Later I
(14)
Jill: Just light exercise. Why don't you come out eat a big _________
(15)
with me next _________ ? Eric: I love big lunches! How about I just meet you
(10)
Information questions
Part 1
Use the words to write information questions with the correct form of BE.
Part2
Use the words to write information questions with the correct form of DO.
Present continuous
Use the simple present for habits, facts that are always true, or facts that are true
for a long time.
Use the present continuous (be + verb + -Ing) for activities that are happening now,
are true temporarily, or are going to happen in the near future.
Use the simple present for non-action verbs that are not usually used in the present
continuous: believe, need, dislike, see, hate, smell, hear, taste, know, think (meaning "to believe"), like,
understand, love, want
Part 1
Write the room that matches the definition.
Part2
Which rooms in Part 1 do you have in your place?
Part3
How much time do you spend in the rooms in Part 2? Put them in order from the most time to the
least time.
Part4
Use the words below to write about your place or your English classroom. In class, takes turns reading
your sentences with a partner.
Part 1
Read the advertisement for an apartment.
Part2
Write an advertisement about the perfect apartment. Describe it and include the good things about it.
Part3
Share your advertisement with a partner. Does he/she agree that it is the perfect apartment?
Compare your advertisements. How similar or different are they?
Lesson 18: Vocabulary MY HOMETOWN
Read the hints and write the words to complete the crossword puzzle.
1 2
6 7 8
10 11
12
Across Down
3. It keeps food cold in the summer. 1. They help you see at night.
4. It washes the dishes. 2. A short table, usually in the living room.
5. You open the door and put things in it. 7. You put things on them. They're on walls.
6. You sit on them. 11. You can watch the news on it.
8. You sleep on it.
9. You put clothes in it.
10. You cook on it.
12. Two or three people can sit on it in the living room.
Lesson 18: Reading & Writing MY HOMETOWN
Part 1
Read the page from a brochure.
Students' Suggestions
We know you have a lot of things to buy for your new life here at the school. On
this page, we've included students' ideas about the best places to buy them.
Coffee tables, Dressers
Why don't you buy them used? They are much cheaper than new ones, and they
usually still look good. New Homes is the best place to buy them, and they will
bring the furniture to your apartment for free.
TVs
This is one thing you should buy new. You'll use it a lot, and you don't know how
long used ones will last. The Best TVs on Orchard Road has the most choices, and
their prices are pretty good.
Beds, Sofas
Almost every student we talked to said Sleep World is the only place to get beds
and sofas, but a few students said World of Sleep isn't bad.
Good luck shopping!
Part2
Imagine a new student is moving to your area. List one or more good places for them to buy used or
new furniture for an apartment.
Part3
In class, agree on the best places to buy used and new furniture in the area. Do you prefer new or used
furniture? Why?
Lesson 19: Vocabulary MY HOMETOWN
Part 1
Match the places on the left with their definitions on the right.
Part2
Complete the sentences with information that is true for you. In class, take turns reading your
sentences with a partner.
Part 1
Read the notice below.
Lost cat
$$$ REWARD$$$
Have you seen this cat?
Her name is Kitty. She is friendly and loves people.
I lost her on Friday, March 7, between 7:20 p.m. and 7:50 p.m.
We were near the post office on King Street. It's across from
the City Park, the one with the City Library. I saw Kitty going
toward the bus stop that is next to the supermarket on Third
Avenue. My apartment is near Forty-Third Avenue, so I don't
think she will walk home.
Maybe you thought she didn't have a family so you took her home, but I miss her.
Please call with any information. Sally 555-028-7469.
PAIR WORK Correct the false statements with your partner. Then talk about what else she could do to
try to find her cat.
Part2
Imagine you found Kitty. Write Sally an e-mail. In it, decide when and where you will meet to give the
cat back. How much of a reward do you want from Sally?
Part3
A reward is money you get for doing something good. Are rewards popular in your country? In class,
talk about how much reward you would want to return Sally's cat. Also talk about how much reward
you would give if you lost something important.
Lesson 20: Vocabulary MY HOMETOWN
Read the conversations. What place are they talking about? Write your answer on the line. In class,
practice the conversations with a partner.
1.
A: Hi. Do you want to go to a baseball game on Sunday?
B: Sounds great!
2.
Mom: It's a beautiful day. Why don't you go out to play?
Son: There's a soccer game on the field, and I'm too old for
the other things there.
3.
Driver: Where to?
A: The Carlton Hotel, please.
4.
A: Excuse me. Does this one go to Pennsylvania Avenue?
B: No, but the next bus does. It's number 17 A.
s.
Announcement: Next stop, Diamond Hill. Change here for the
East Kowloon Line.
6.
Radio announcer: The cars on 1-105 aren't moving at all. You
should take another road unless you like
sitting in your car and listening to the radio
for a long time!
7.
A: Do you want to go fishing at 2:00?
B: Sure. 1'11 meet you there.
8.
News reporter: Last night, some trees fell over it, so cars on
Highway 26 can' t cross the river this morning.
Lesson 20: Reading & Writing MY HOMETOWN
Part 1
Read the text messages.
PAIR WORK Using the map, practice giving directions. Use other ways to get to Marco's house.
Part2
Write a short text to your mom. Explain how to get from your school to your favorite cafe
or restaurant.
Part3
In class, compare the directions you wrote. Does your partner understand them? Could they
meet you at your favorite cafe or restaurant using your directions?
Lessons 17-20: Video Cloze MY HOMETOWN
Tom: So, how do you and Jill like your Tom: You know, why don't you check out the
________ ? --------? They have everything
(1) (10)
Maria: Oh, it's great. It's a little ------- you need, and their stuff is really cheap.
(2l
but it's really convenient and Maria: The Superstore! I think I saw an ad for them
on TV. Is it near?
(3)
Tom: Yeah, this is a good ------- Tom: It's on Mason Street. You know, just after the
(4l
Eric and I like living here. movie theater. It's -------- from
(11)
Maria: Jill and I usually go to Market Fair. Tom: I do heed a new lamp, but I can't go today. I
have to study.
Tom: Is it by the park?
Maria: I'll pick it up for you.
Maria: Right. It's not far at all. We walk there.
Tom: Are you sure?
Tom: Maybe I' ll go there next time. So do you
have everything you need for your Maria: Why not? What kind of-------
(14l
apartment now? do you want?
Maria: I'm sleeping on the-------- at Tom: I just need a lamp that works. My
(71
the moment. Do you know where I could get ________ is too dark.
(15)
a--------? Also, I want to get Maria: OK, I think I know just what you need to
(8)
some chairs and a bookcase. brighten your room.
Tom: Do you need a ________ ? I have Tom: Come in!
(9)
one I'm not using. Maria: I found the perfect lamp for your room! Isn't
Maria: No, I have a desk, but thank you. it bright?
Tom: It definitely is. Thanks, Maria.
Lessons 17-20: Grammar A MY HOMETOWN
Prepositions of location
We usually use
at for a point Let's eat at my place.
in for an enclosed space I live in Chicago.
on for a surface My apartment is on Green Street
Part 1
Circle the correct preposition to complete the sentence.
Part2
Complete the sentences with at, in, or on.
Use there ls/there are to talk about the presence or existence of things In a place.
Affirmative
*Note: The contraction for there is is there's. There is no contraction for there are.
There's a park across the street from my house.
Negative
Yes/No Questions
Short Answers
Part 1
Circle the correct form of there is/there are.
Part2
Complete the conversations with the correct form of there is/there are.
@
Lessons 17-20: Grammar C MY HOMETOWN
Part 1
Unscramble the sentences.
Part2
Write the questions. Use Where can I... ? with the verb in parentheses.
What ls ... llke? means "Describe somebody or something. Tell me about It or them."
Use the verb Is. Like Is used as a preposition.
A: What does your new friend like? (What does your new friend prefer?)
B: She likes folk music. She also likes to sing.
Part 1
Match the questions and the answers.
Part2
Write answers about you.
1. A: What is your English class like? B: It's easy, We don't havea lot of homework.
Part 1
Rank these things from 1 (the most expensive) to 6 (the least expensive).
Part2
Use your ideas from Part 1 to complete the conversations. You can use some things more than once. In
class, practice the conversations with a partner.
1.
A: Museum admission fees are----------------------- than movie tickets.
B: I know. ---------------------------- are too expensive for me.
2.
A: I think _________________________________ is reasonable.
B: Me, too. But it also depends on the place. At--------- --------- costs
_____ ,but at _________ it costs _____
3.
A: can cost---------'
B: Yeah, but the cost depends on where you go.
4.
A: I think ____________________________________
costs the least,and---------------------------- costs the most.
B: I think it depends. ________________________________ is
usually more expensive than-----------------------------
but sometimes-------------------------- is even more expensive!
Part3
How often do you pay for the things in Part 1? Write them in order from the most often to the least
often (never). In class, talk about your ideas with a partner.
Lesson 21: Reading & Writing SHOPPING
Part 1
Read the e-mail below from Marina.
Hi Fowzia,
I am visiting a friend in Zurich, Switzerland. We are doing some fun things, but I'm
spending too much money. Everything is so expensive! My friend Anna lives just
outside the city. It costs nine dollars to take the bus downtown, and it is only a
15-minute ride. The coffee is very good, but it cost $8 for one cup. You know I like
at least two cups every morning. Movies cost about $20. A museum ticket isn't
too bad - it is only $10. No wonder Zurich is one of the most expensive cities in
the world!
Marina
1. bus fare $8
2. a cup of coffee $9
3. a movie ticket $10
4. museum admission $20
Part2
Write an e-mail to a friend about a city you know. What are the prices like? What do
different things cost?
Part3
Share your e-mail with a partner. Did you write about the same city? What prices were
the same/different?
Lesson 22: Vocabulary SHOPPING
Part 1
For each thing, write three examples.
Part2
What do you think about each of the things in Part 1? Put them in the diagram. In class, with your
partner talk about why you put each one where you did.
Not Expensive
Expensive
Lesson 22: Reading & Writing SHOPPING
Part 1
Read the article below about bargaining in Mexico.
Bargaining tips
You can find great bargains in Mexico if you know what you are doing. Most
people bargain in markets. Follow the tips below and save money.
• Go early in the morning. You can get a better price.
• Bring your money in small bills and change.
• Be friendly. Say nice things about the items. Smile and ask questions.
• Know the prices ahead of time. You shouldn't start off with too low a price.
• Pick the item up and look at it. Show you are interested, but not too
interested. The owner will say a price. You can offer a lower price.
• Don't get mad. If you don't like the price, walk away. You can look around
and come back later.
Part2
Write tips for bargaining in your country or a country you know well. When do people go? How do
they bargain? How do they show they are interested? What can people bargain for?
Part3
Share your tips with a partner. Do you have any different tips?
Lesson 23: Vocabulary SHOPPING
Part 1
How do you buy these things? Put them in the diagram. In class, with your partner talk about why you
put each one where you did.
newspapers energy drinks magazines vitamins candy flowers phone cards gum
Part2
Answer the questions, giving reasons when you can. In class, take turns asking and answering the
questions with a partner.
Part 1
Read the article below.
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• ·-�;:� ,r
... �� �:o.;�"L-
American children and teenagers spend almost 11 hours every day on media.
They usually do more than one thing at a time. For example, they listen to music
and work on their computers. They read a book for school while they are watching
TV. American kids watch TV about 4.5 hours every day. For most families, the TV is
usually on during meals.
Something is always on. Children and teenagers listen to music 2.5 hours every
day. They use computers about 1.5 hours each day. They only read books,
newspapers, and magazines about 4 hours each week. In fact, most young people
almost never read newspapers or magazines. If they need news, they read it
online. Young people don't read often just because they don't like it. In fact, 20%
said they never read for fun.
Part 2
Write sentences about your own media use. Use expressions of frequency. Say something about each:
• TV use
• computer use
• listening to music
• the different things you read
Part3
Share your sentences with a classmate. What is similar? What is different?
Lesson 24: Vocabulary SHOPPING
Part 1
Which word is different? Circle it. In class, with a partner talk about why it is different.
I. heavy � light
2. fast slow thin
3. quiet cheap expensive
4. noisy quiet wide
5. dark narrow wide
6. thin thick bright
7. small noisy large
8. dark narrow bright
Part2
What can you describe with the words in Part I? Put them in the diagram. In class, with your partner
talk about why you put each one where you did.
Electronics
Places Furniture
Lesson 24: Reading & Writing SHOPPING
Part 1
Read the review from a student newspaper.
Part2
Look at the things below. Choose one and write a review. Talk about its qualities.
a car a tablet a place in your city your own idea
Part3
Post your review on a wall in the classroom. Walk around and read the reviews by your
classmates. Which thing(s) do you want to see/use/visit?
Lessons 21-24: Video Cloze SHOPPING
Tom: Your phone has a really cool design. Eric: I've had it for two years, but it is in
Jill: I really like it. It's light and thin. I can -------- condition.
(7)
even video chat with my friends! I also buy And it's a very lucky chair.
tons of apps. Tom: How is it ________ ?
(8)
Tom: How ________ do you buy apps? Eric: I've studied for all my tests sitting in this
(1)
Jill: I buy them every day. chair. I always get /\s on all my tests.
Tom: Wow! That's a lot of money. Tom: That is lucky. Would you
-------- $30?
Jill: No, sometimes they're (9)
Tom: I need a new phone. Eric: Wait. So Tom, you'll buy it for $30? And Jill,
you want it for $35?
Jill: What's yours like? Wow. That is really big.
Tom: I'll give you $40!
Tom: Yes, but I can hear the other person
really well. Jill: I'll take it for
(10)
Eric: Oh. I'm going to ________ this Tom: $55! And that's my
(3) (11)
Jill: I'll take it! Give it to me! I need a desk chair. Jill: Wow, that's for a used
(12)
chair! Eric paid $50 for it.
Eric: Hm ....I can give it to you for $40.
Tom: Hm ...You're right.
Jill: $40! That's expensive. A new chair
-------- $40 at the Superstore. Eric: -------- to Tom for $55! Take
(4) (13)
Eric: $20? I-------- $50 for it. Jill: Wait. Why are you ________ it in
(14)
(6)
the first place, if it's lucky?
Jill: How long have you had it for?
Eric: My friend has a chair and he's always gotten
A pluses. I'm his lucky
(15)
chair.
Lessons 21-24: Grammar A SHOPPING
Adverbs of frequency
100% 50% 0%
always usually often sometimes not often hardly ever rarely never
Adverbs of frequency go before the main verb but after the BE verb.
Negative adverbs (seldom, rarely, hardly ever, never) are not used with a negative
verb.
Some people� never buy books. Some people never buy books.
Do you often buy flowers here? Does she sometimes read newspapers?
Ever is used in questions about frequency. Ever means "at any time."
Part 1
Write C if the sentence is correct. Write I if the sentence is incorrect. Rewrite the incorrect sentences.
Part2
Write the word in parentheses in the correct location.
Modal auxiliaries
Modal auxlllarles go with another verb and add to the meaning of the verb.
Can: ability/requests
• Can you ski? (ability)
Yes, I can.
No, I can't (cannot).
• Where can I get a cheap computer?
• You can go to the mall.
• Can you drive me to the mall? (request)
Part 1
Complete the sentences. Circle can or will.
Part2
Use the modal meanings and the verbs in parentheses to complete the sentences.
Part 1
How often do you eat these foods? Put the words into the best column for you. In class, talk about
your ideas with a partner.
chicken yogurt tofu carrots noodles oranges nuts rice apples beans bread cheese
Part2
In each conversation, one word is wrong. Cross it out and write the correct word on the line. In class,
practice the correct conversations with your partner.
Part3
Look at B's answers in Part 2. Do you have the same (S) answer or different (D) answers for each
question?
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Lesson 25: Reading & Writing FOOD
Part 1
Read the leaflet below.
Now there is a new, easy way to make sure you are eating enough
of all the right foods. It's called MyPlate because it looks like a
plate and cup. The plate has four colors: red for fruits, green for
vegetables, orange for grains, and purple for proteins. The cup
Do you eat is blue, for dairy. The size of the color piece helps people quickly
enough understand how much of each kind of food they should eat. For
example, together the red and green pieces fill half of the plate,
vegetables? but the vegetable piece is bigger. Also, the orange piece is bigger
than the purple piece, but together they fill the other half of the
plate. Dairy is a cup, not a plate, because milk is one of the main
sources of dairy.
Compare what you eat with MyPlate. Are there foods you need to eat more often? Do you think the
new chart is easy to understand?
Part2
Imagine your class is going to teach other people
about MyPlate. Make a chart that talks about what
kinds of food are in each group.
Part3
Share your chart with a partner. Did you write about
the same foods for each category?
Lesson 26: Vocabulary FOOD
Part 1
Look at the first part of the recipes for two dishes. Put the words below into the correct column.
Part2
1. Think about one of your favorite dishes. What is it?
2. Write the ingredients from Part 1 that are probably in it. In class, tell your partner about the dish.
Part 3
Imagine you want to make the dish in Part 2. Which ingredients do you need to buy?
Lesson 26: Reading & Writing FOOD
Part 1
Read the note and order form.
shipping 15.00
Total
Rich,
This weekend I want to make fish with a tomato salad and baked potatoes. I have the fish,
but I think we need onions. I also want to make an apple pie. Can you send the order to
the store?
Sue
PAIR WORK Talk about why people order food instead of going to the store to buy it.
Part2
Imagine you want to cook your favorite food but you need some things. Write a text asking your friend
to buy them for you.
Part3
With a partner, talk about what you decided to cook. Do you prefer to eat at home or in a restaurant?
Which one is cheaper?
Lesson 27: Vocabulary FOOD
Part 1
Unscramble each of the things people eat and drink.
Part2
Do you eat the foods in Part 1? When do you eat them? Put them in the diagram. Add one or two
more things to each one of the groups. In class, with your partner talk about your answers.
Breakfast
Lunch Snacks
Never
Dinner
Lesson 27: Reading & Writing FOOD
Part 1
Look at Carrie's Cafe menu.
Carrie's Cafe
Breakfast
• toast with jam
• 2 eggs, cooked any way you like
• hot cereal with dried fruit and nuts
• cold cereal
Meals
• grilled cheese sandwich with potato chips
• chicken with baked potato
• paella
Dessert
• chocolate, apple, or honey cake
• strawberry, vanilla, or chocolate ice cream
• yogurt with fruit
Drinks
• soda
• coffee
• apple, orange, or grape juice
Part2
Imagine you are going to open a new restaurant. Make a menu using the categories above.
Part3
Show the menu for your new restaurant to a partner. Take your partner's order. Make suggestions.
Lesson 28: Vocabulary FOOD
Part 1
Put the words into the correct place in the puzzle.
1
5 0 u
2
Part2
Write a clue for each word. In class, compare answers with a partner.
Across
l.
3.
4.
5.
Down
I.
2.
4.
Part3
Which tastes do you like? Write them in order from like the most to like the least. In class, talk about
your ideas with a partner.
Lesson 28: Reading & Writing FOOD
Part 1
Read the fax below.
Pizza Pizza
Subject: Your recent visit Date: Friday, November 15, 2013
To: Kit Cambridge From: Claire Yoo, General Manager
Fax: 781-452--6032 Fax: 781-452-8000
PAIR WORK Talk about a time when you went to a restaurant and there was a problem ( or imagine
a situation). What did you do? Would you try the restaurant again?
Part2
Imagine you are Kit. Write a fax to answer the questions.
Part3
In pairs, role-play the situation. Student A reads the answers to Claire's questions. Student B
is the Pizza Pizza General Manager and replies to each response.
Lessons 25-28: Video Cloze FOOD
Eric: What time are Maria and Jill coming over? Eric/Tom: Hello. Hi!
Tom: I told them to come by around 7:00. Maria: Thank you so much for
Eric: It's almost 7:00. Do you want me to --------- us to dinner!
(8)
Eric: What about _________ and Tom: Hm. OK. What about
(3)
rice? _________ ?
(11)
(S)
Jill/Maria: We both don't eat potatoes.
Tom: OK, let's see what we have. Tom: Hm ... OK, I think I know what to make.
Eric: What do we need to buy? We have everything we need and I know
Tom: We need some onions ... everyone's going to like it.
Count nouns can be singular or plural. Noncount nouns can only be singular.
Individual items are often count nouns. The group or category they belong to is often a noncount noun.
banana table
oranges -+ fruit chairs -+ furniture
apples desks
Use many and how many in questions with Use much and how much in questions with
count nouns. noncount nouns.
Do you eat many vegetables? Do you eat much spinach?
How many slices of pizza do you want? How much pizza do you want?
Part 1
Complete the shopping list with a few or a little.
We need
1. ----a-f�
e�w___ oranges 5. -------- coffee
Part2
Complete the sentences. Circle the best word.
Part 1
Use the words in parentheses to write sentences with information that is true for you.
Part2
In each conversation, there is a mistake. Cross it out and write the correct word on the line. In class,
practice the correct conversations with your partner.
Part 1
Read the e-mail below.
From: Yiwei Ye
Subject: Thank you
Date: July 9, 2013
To: Julia Family
Part2
Imagine someone took you to a special event. Write an e-mail to thank the person.
Part3
Share your thank you e-mail with your classmates. Is there a special event someone wrote
about that you want to go to? As a class, pick the top five special events.
Lesson 30: Vocabulary PAST & FUTURE
Part 1
Complete the sentences with information that is true for you.
1.
2. ----------------------------------�yesterday afternoon.
3. ____________________________________ yesterday morning.
4. ----------------------------------------last week.
5. ________________________________________ last yea�
6. ---------------------------------- the day before yesterday.
7. ________________________________________ last night.
8. --------------------------------------this morning.
Part2
Complete the sentences with past time expressions from Part 1. You can use the expressions more than once.
In class, compare answers with a partner.
1. I studied
2. friends
3. a movie
4. a haircut
5. shopping
6. out to eat
7. a walk
8. a shower
9. e-mail
10. to bed
11. up early
12. dinner
Lesson 30: Reading & Writing PAST & FUTURE
Part 1
Read the memo.
Do you think Ms. Birch called too soon after the first call? What do you think about Professor Davis
not calling back after the first call?
Part2
Imagine Ms. Birch sent an e-mail instead of calling on July 15. Use the information from the memo
to write the e-mail.
Part3
In pairs, compare your e-mail with a partner's. Do you ask why Professor Davis did not return your
call? How do you think Professor Davis will respond to this e-mail?
Lesson 31: Vocabulary PAST & FUTURE
Part 1
Unscramble each of the words used to react to news.
Part2
Use each of the words in Part 1 once and complete the conversations. In class, practice the
conversations with a partner.
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A: How was the test?
B: --------------------------------------
2.
A: How was snowboarding? Did you like it?
B: Well, it was kind of ________ , but it was too
--------· I don't think I'll go again.
3.
A: How was your trip?
B: It was --------· The food was
--------, and the people were
--------· They helped me every time I got lost.
I want to go back again!
4.
A: You won't believe this! I just went bungee jumping! It was
great!
B: It sounds -------- to me. I don't think I 'll try!
Lesson 31: Reading & Writing PAST & FUTURE
Part 1
Read the magazine article.
Winning the lottery is amazingly lucky. But winning the lottery two times in the
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same day? Very few people can tell you what that feels like, but A.V. in the United
States can.
She was in the hospital taking care of her mother when she saw the winning
numbers on a TV news show. She looked at her mom and said, "You won't believe I
this! I won! Twice!" All she could say was, "Incredible!"
"When A.V. called me, she said, 'Listen to this. I won the lottery-twice!' But I
thought she was joking;' her friend, SJ., said.
She had chosen numbers related to her parents' ages and the year they were
married. When asked what she was going to do with the money, she said she was
looking forward to taking care of her parents.
Part2
Imagine that something exciting happened to you. Write a short magazine article talking
about your experience.
Part3
In groups of four, take turns reading your magazine articles. For which stories would you say,
"I thought she/he was joking;' because it's so incredible?
Lesson 32: Vocabulary PAST & FUTURE
Part 1
Write one or two words to complete each activity. If a word is not needed, write an X. Then match
each activity to its meaning.
Part2
How often do you do the activities in Part I? Write the six activities you do the most often. Put them
in order from most often to least often. In class, talk about your ideas with a partner.
Part3
Complete the conversations with your own plans. In class, practice the conversations with a partner.
1.
Mo Lin: What are your plans for tonight?
You:
2.
Massimo: What are you going to do after class?
You:
3.
Collin: What are you doing tomorrow night?
You:
4.
Max: Are you doing anything fun this weekend?
You:
Lesson 32: Reading & Writing PAST & FUTURE
Part 1
Read the notice below.
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Summer classes I
Summer vacation starts May 24. What are your plans? Why not use your summer to learn
something exciting? You will get school credit to have fun.
Golf I
Summer is the perfect time to learn golf, and golf is a skill that can help you in business in
the future.
$230 for class and all golf games. Class meets every weekday morning, 8 a.m., at the Field
Crest Golf Club on Irving Drive during the month of June.
Rock Climbing
Learn how to enjoy this challenging sport while staying safe.
S 100. All students must have a helmet, which is not included in the fee. Class meets at the
rock climbing wall in the school gym every Saturday in August, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m.
Contact Mr. Price if you want to take either of these classes.
Part2
Imagine you are going to take one of the classes. Write an e-mail telling your friend about the class
and how you feel before the class starts.
Part3
Share your feelings and the e-mail with a partner Why do you feel this way? If you could take any kind
of adventure or sports class, what would it be? Share your answers.
Lessons 29-32: Video Cloze PAST & FUTURE
Eric: Hi, Jill. Eric: Not much really. I worked all day on
Jill: Hi, Eric. Saturday. On Sunday, Tom and I
_________ tennis.
Eric: How's it going? How was your (10)
Jill: Well, first, I -------- a bus tour Eric: It was great! Then we went shopping.
(4)
of the city. It really is such a beautiful place Jill: Did you buy anything?
- so many _________ buildings Eric: Yeah, I --------- this video
(S) (12)
and monuments. I love the Washington camera. It was $500, but I got it on sale for
Monument. only $175. You won't ------,-.,.,.----
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Eric: Yeah. The monument is _________ what I got on this video camera.
(6)
The simple past tense expresses a past action that is finished. There is only one form of
the past tense for all persons.
Last night we went to the movies. Marie came with us. I stayed up pretty late.
Spelling Rules
For regular verbs, the simple past tense is formed by adding -d or -ed.
like -+ liked name -+ named pass -+ passed want -+ wanted
If a verb has only one syllable and ends in one vowel + one consonant, double the consonant and add -ed.
plan -+ planned stop -+ stopped
If a verb ends in a consonant + -y, drop the y and add -ied.
study -+ studied carry -+ carried
Complete the sentences with the simple past forms of the verbs in parentheses.
Future time
Affirmative
I am
We/You!They are
Negative
I am
We/Youffhey are
Yes/No Questions
Am I
Are we/you/they
Information Questions
Complete the sentences with the BE verb, going to, and the verb in parentheses.