My English Lab
My English Lab
My English Lab
Talia works at Newsline.
Nick has been here since 7:00.
8. We often use the present perfect with words like already, yet,
just, recently, and lately.
Nick: I've already told you.
9. We can also use the present perfect continuous (have +
been + verb + -ing) to talk about something that started in the
past and continues to the present.
10. As with the present perfect, we often use the present perfect
continuous with for and since.
Talia: I'll call you tomorrow.
Talia is going to call her mother tomorrow.
haven't you?
isn't he?
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is she?
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Respuesta correcta: is he
is he?
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2. We can also make suggestions with would rather plus the base form
of the verb.
running shoes?
white ones.
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around 11:00?
you.
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Marie: Frank?
visit.
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really tired.
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Rick: I'd prefer to watch Newsline, if you don't mind. I think they have
better reporters.
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Brian: I don't mind staying late, but I'd rather not work on the
weekend.
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a restaurant?
the corner?
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story?
truth.
cooler
shorter
taller
Sometimes, when we add -er, there are spelling changes.
nicer
hotter
happier
good better
bad worse
quieter
OR
more quiet
In the example, it is clear that Nick is talking about two pairs of
shoes. Because Nick doesn't mention the second pair of shoes,
he does not use than.
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the players.
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Nick and Dean are both on the team, but Nick is a better player. In fact,
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Talia would rather be a reporter than a researcher. She thinks that the job of reporter
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skeptical than Talia.
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Speedies running shoes cost $60. Cheetah shoes cost $70. Cheetahs
building is?
where it is?
Ana: I think it's near here, but I'm not really sure.
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should?
Tomas: I need to speak to Ms. Miller. Can you tell me what time she gets to
the office?
they cost?
took?
Centerville.
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party?
Nick means that Jackie and the receptionist are the same height.
When the meaning is clear, we often leave out the second part
of the comparison.
When the time clause comes at the end of the sentence, there is
no comma.
I was getting ready to leave when you arrived.
Notice that the meaning doesn't change when you change the
order of the two parts of the sentence. The two sentences both
mean that the receptionist started getting ready to leave before
the visitor arrived.
This means that first the receptionist started to leave and then
the phone rang. We use the past continuous to show that one
action was already in progress when the other action
happened.
This means that first the phone rang, and then the receptionist
left. We use the simple past in both clauses to show that one
action happened after the other action.
playing
to play
Would you mind not repeating that?
Future time clauses talk about the future but they use the
present.
Being
a piece of cake something that is very easy
a rotten apple someone who is dishonest and has a bad effect on
others. It only takes one rotten apple to give the whole industry
a bad name.
a smart cookie someone who is intelligent and confident.
Fumihito is a smart cookie; it won't take him long to learn the
new program.
accept to take something that someone offers you.Mr. Pham
wanted to pay us, but we refused to accept any money.
access
accomplish
according to
accounting
accurate
accurately
acting
adequate
administration
admit
adore
advertising agency
advertising campaign
advice
advisor
advocate
agent
air
alarm
along the same lines
alter
ambulance
ancestor
ancient
and so on
anxiety
appeal
appear
applaud
appreciation
approach
aquarium
as a matter of fact
as in
ask someone out
association
assume
ATM
atmosphere
attitude
attractive
audience
authorized
bald
be about to do something
be attracted to somebody
be in a serious relationship
be in touch
be on the rebound
be out of line
be seeing somebody
be tricked
beef something up
behind
berry
besides
big deal
big shot
billion
biometrics
bitter
bizarre
blame
boiling
book
boom
bouquet
braid
brain chemistry
break
break a habit
break a law
break a promise
break a record
break a story
break a sweat
break down
break new ground
break somebody's heart
break the ice
break the news to somebody
breathtakingly
breeze
brew
bribe
bride
brilliant
bring someone up to date
broadcast
burglar alarm
butter someone up
buzzer
by the way
caf 頭 ocha
call back
calm down
cameraperson
candid
cape
cappuccino
care about
career
caress
carnation
castle
catch
catch a ball
catch someone's eye
catch up with someone
cautious
celebrate
celebration
century
character traits
charmed
chat
chrysanthemum
cinema
classic
clear
clear a debt
clear a space
clear someone's name
clear something with someone
clear the air
clear the decks
clear the table
clear the way
clear up
clear your head
clear your throat
client
close
closing
cloudless
coincidence
combination
come about
come across
come between
come by
come down to
come down with
come forward
come out
come through
come up
comfort
coming right up
commercial
complaint
complicated
compliment
concentrate
condition
confession
confirm
congratulate
connect
connection
console
constantly
construct
contemporary
content
contribute
controversial
convey
convincing
cool
cornrows
costume designer
cough
cover
crackle
craze
credit card
crew cut
cross-country skiing
curly
customer service department
cut flowers
deal with
delight
demand
depend on
dependent
deserve
determine
devastating
devise
directly
disaster
discreetly
disregard
do over
do your homework
doctor
don't do the crime if you can't do the time
donate
double latte
down
down the line
download
drama program
drop
drop someone a line
earphone
ease
edge
edit
effective
eligible
emotionally involved
emphasis
encounter
endorse
endorsement
energize
enhance
enter
entertain
era
estimate
et cetera
etiquette
evaluate
even number
excessive
exclusive
explode
express
fabulous
familiar
fantastic
faraway
feature
fees
figure
film director
find out
fingerprint scanner
first and foremost
fix somebody up
florist
focus group
focus on
fog horn
follow in someone's footsteps
formula
foundation
frame
freak out
freeze
frustration
full-time student
funeral
fuss over
gadget
gaze
get a feel for something
get a line on something
get an offer
get down to business
get hold of
get in someone's way
get in touch
get into
get it
Get out of here!
get rid of somebody
get somebody back
get this
give someone a line
give up
gladiolus
glide
glorious
go ahead
go bananas
go on
go on a blind date
go through
gosh
granny
grieving
groom
growl
guarantee
guidelines
had better
halfway
Halloween
hammer
hang on
hang up
harmony
hassle
have
have a crush on somebody
have egg on your face
hectic
help out
herbal tea
high-frequency
high-tech
hip
hold it
horn
host
hot temper
hot water
if I say so myself
image
impressed
improvisation
in a way
in advance
in battle
in distress
in fact
in other words
in someone's shadow
in spite of
inappropriate
incredible
influence
infringe on
injure
innocent
inspiring
instant
instinctive
instruct
intact
intake
intellect
intelligence
interact with
interrupt
interview
intricate
invade
invasion of privacy
iris scan
isolated
It seems like yesterday
it's all over for someone
joy
juice bar
jumpy
keep back
keep going
keep it down
keep out of something
keep quiet
keep someone guessing
keep someone posted
keep something in mind
keep the change
keep to the subject
keep your shirt on
keep your voice down
kick yourself
kinky
know better
lame
lay it on the line
learn something the hard way
leave behind
legal
leisurely
lengthy
levity
license plate
likely
likewise
lily
lining
live in harmony
lobby
logical
look at the bright side
loud color
loud noise
low-frequency
lush
maitre d'
majestic
make a fool of yourself
makeup artist
mania
manufacturer
march
marketing
marketing executive
marvel
match an offer
meadow
meant for each other
measurement
meditation
memorable
memory
mental process
mess something up
mid-semester
mile
misfortune
miss
mission
mist
moderate
monitor
motivation
mph
mutual
nanny
national exposure
naturally
nature
nightmare
no way
objective
odd number
on
oops
open-ended
opening
optimistic
option
organ
original
origins
out of the corner of your eye
outfit
over
overbook
overcharge
overcome
overdo
overeat
overestimate
overhear
overlap
overlook
overreact
oversee
pager
palm
pass
passion
password
pat
path
patience
patient
pattern
peak
pedestrian
people-watching
perform
permission
permit
personal attack
personal life
personal reaction
persuasive
phenomenon
phew
phony
pick out
picture
pie in the sky
pitch
plant
play hard to get
play the field
poison
ponytail
pose as somebody
potential
potted plant
power
practical
preference
preliminary
preparation
press charges
presto
print
printout
probe
producer
professional life
progress
put something on
put your heart into something
qualifying match
qualities
rapport
rare
rating
reach your goal
read between the lines
realize
reassure
recall
recognize
recollect
reconstruct
recording light
recurring
reduce
referee
reflex
regenerate
region
register
regular
reinstate
rejoin
relaxation
release
relief
relieved
remarkably
remote
resent
resentful
reservation
respond
retina scan
reveal
rewind
ridiculous
right
roasted
role
role model
romantic
run
run a light
salmon
sane
sauna
scale
scared
scary
schedule
scheme
scholar
science fiction
scream
scriptwriter
section
security
seek
semester
set designer
set out
set up
shh
shiver
shore
show up
significant
signify
silky
simultaneously
sink
sip
siren
sleeping potion
slogan
sloppy
small potatoes
smooth surface
smooth talker
snapshot
so far, so good
soft pillow
soft rock
solid
sophisticated
sound engineer
sour grapes
sparkling
specialty
spine
split up
spontaneous
spy
squint
stable
stage
stage name
stallion
stand for
standardized test
state-of-the-art
steal a car
steal a look
steamy
store
straight
stroll
Student Advising
student lounge
student union
stuntperson
such-and-such
suffering
suitable
sum up
sunbathe
superb
surgeon
surprise
surveillance
survive
suspend
sweeten
sympathize
take a hard line
take it from me
take root
take someone out
take someone out on a date
take someone's place
take something personally
talk show host
Taoist
tape player
target
text messaging
the bottom line
the finals
the right places
thin curtain
thin excuse
throw a ball
throw a fit
ticket
tip
tired joke
tired worker
top-notch
tornado
tough break
track
tragic
trail
translate
transplant
trend
trendy
trick
triumph
tropical
trout
tuition
turn down
turn out
turn the volume down
twister
unbelievable
undergraduate
unfortunate
unfortunately
unique
up-to-date
use
values
velvet
verbatim
verify
version
visual
vivid
voice print
vote
VP
warm weather
warm welcome
warn
wave
wavy
weird
what a relief
what makes someone tick
What's up?
where there's a will, there's a way
whistle
whoosh-whoosh
wig
win out
winding
window
wizard
wolf
word
work out
work out
work out
yard
You bet!
Yup
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color it.
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Patty:
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Amy: Sally and Doug are both taking drama classes at the university.
Talia: They
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Megan: Well, he
might not be married. But then again, lots of married people don't
wear rings.
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Talia: He
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Josh: She
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Amy: Bye, Jackie. It was great talking to you.
Jackie: Bye.
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Jackie: I'd like a table for two. It's for my brother - Dean Bishop, the soccer
player - and me.
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Talia: Nice work, Amy!
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Amy (alone in her office): I wonder what's happening between Talia and Nick.
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Jackie: Hmmm. I could look better. Maybe I should change my hair color again.
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Talia: See you later, Amy. Bye, Chris.
Amy: Bye, Talia. Bye, Chris.
Chris: Take care, Amy! You too, Talia!
Professor Roberts
Correct answer: must love
must love Shakespeare. He always looks so happy when he's
Nina: quoting him.
Dave: Ron is absent again. I wonder what the problem is.
Well, he
Correct answer: might not like
might not like the class. He sometimes seems bored when
Ana: he's here.
Nina: Jackie looks terrible today. I wonder what's wrong.
She
Correct answer: must not feel
Ana: must not feel well.
Dave: Is Marcel French?
Ana: He
Correct answer: might be
might be. He has a French name.
Nina: Marcel always gets good grades.
He
Correct answer: must study
Dave: must study a lot.
Jake: Why are those students leaving?
I don't know. The class
Incorrect answer: might like. System answer is: can't be
might likecan't be
Marcel: over yet. It's too early.
Grammar: Reflexive/Reciprocal Pronouns 2
Complete each dialog. Type a reflexive or reciprocal pronoun into the blank.
Amy: Yes. The two of them are very close. They call Correct answer: each othereach other almost
every day.
Talia: Well, for one thing, he prides Correct answer: himselfhimself on being an honest person.
Talia: No. I was just talking to Correct answer: myselfmyself. I do that when I get nervous.
Talia: Well, maybe if we help Correct answer: each othereach other it won't be so bad.
Tony: We were all just asking Incorrect answer: each another. System answer is: one anothereach
anotherone another
Josh: They kept Incorrect answer: each other. System answer is: themselveseach otherthemselves
Grammar: Modals-Possibility/Probability-Past 2
Complete the dialog. Type the correct form of the modal and the verb in parentheses into
the blanks. Choose between affirmative and negative.
In this activity you are graded on capitalization (lowercase and UPPERCASE).
Example: i think james isn't fun. I think James isn't fun.
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5. We can use help + an object + the base form of the verb or the
infinitive.
Talia: I'm trying to help you save your career.
OR
Talia: I'm trying to help you to save your career.
If the statement has a form of be or an auxiliary verb, use a form
of be or the same auxiliary verb in the response.
Talia: I'm nervous.
Nick: So am I.
Talia: This pasta is delicious.
Nick: So are the vegetables.
Alicia: Nick plays soccer.
Don: So does Dean.
Anna: Talia went to college.
Dan: So did Nick.
Grammar: So/Neither 2
Complete the dialog. Type a response using so and neither into each blank. Use capital
letters if necessary.
Alison: This is so exciting! I've never eaten at Valentino's before.
Brian: Correct answer: Neither have
Neither have
I, but I've always wanted to try it.
Alison: I love the bread.
Brian: Correct answer: So do
So do
I. I like the salad, too.
Alison: Correct answer: So do
So do
I. What are you thinking of getting as your main dish? I can't
decide.
Brian: Correct answer: Neither can
Neither can
I. Everything on the menu looks good.
Alison: Mmmm. Spaghetti with fresh tomatoes and wild mushrooms. That
doesn't sound bad.
Brian: Correct answer: Neither does
Neither does
the fish special.
Alison: You're right. It does sound good.
Waiter: Excuse me. Have you decided?
Alison: I think so. I'll have the fish special.
Brian: Incorrect answer: So have. System answer is: So will
So have
So will
I. Can you tell me what it comes with?
Waiter: Rice and broccoli.
Brian: Oh. I don't really like broccoli.
Alison: Correct answer: Neither do
Neither do
I. Is there another choice?
Waiter: Of course. You can have carrots.
Alison: This is such a nice place. I'm so glad we came here.
Brian: Incorrect answer: So did. System answer is: So am
So did
So am
I.
Talia: Dean and Jackie are going to talk about you as soon as
they get here.
In the example, Dean and Jackie are going to talk about you is
the main clause. As soon as they get here is the future time
clause.
Talia means that first, Dean and Jackie will get to the restaurant.
Immediately after that, they'll talk about Nick.
Nick and Talia will go into Valentino's as soon as they put on
their wigs.
In the example, Nick and Talia will first put on their wigs. Then
they'll go into Valentino's.
Talia and Nick will get the proof they need before they finish
dinner.
In the example, Nick and Talia will get the proof. They they'll
finish dinner.
While Dean and Jackie talk, Nick and Talia will listen to their
conversation.
In the example, Dean and Jackie will talk. At the same time, Nick
and Talia will listen.
Incorrect answer: customers wat to try the new dessert. System answer is:
Customers will want to try the new desserts
customers wat to try the new dessert
Customers will want to try the new desserts
as soon as
Correct answer: they see them
they see them
.
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DiCaprio is going to be in this neighborhood. He'll shoot his next movie here.
Complete the sentences. Click on the box and choose the correct answer.
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2 That's very interesting, but if you don't Correct answer: keep to the subjectkeep to the subject, we'll
never finish this meeting.
3Correct answer: Keep backKeep back. The workers need room to do their jobs.
5Correct answer: Keep goingKeep going. You have to turn at the next corner, not this one.
6I know you want to help end their argument, but you'd better Correct answer: keep out of itkeep out of
it.
7 Don't say a word in the meeting. Just Correct answer: keep quiet keep quiet and let me do the talking.
8Correct answer: Keep your shirt onKeep your shirt on! I haven't lost the tickets. They're right here in
my bag!
9Our boss likes to Correct answer: keep us guessingkeep us guessing. We never know what he's going to
do next.
10Please Correct answer: keep me posted keep me posted about what's happening while I'm out of the
office.
1. We use the past continuous to talk about an action that was in
progress at a specific time in the past. When we use the past
continuous, we aren't interested in when the activity ended.
In the example, first Jackie sat down in the student lounge. Then
a woman came up to her.
In this example, first Amy and Jackie started talking. Then Amy's
friend showed up.
3. When both clauses are in the simple past, the meaning is very
different. Notice the difference in these two examples.
In this example, first Jackie arrived at Valentino's. Then Nick and
Talia looked at their menus.
In this example, Nick and Talia were looking at their menus.
Then Jackie arrived at Valentino's.
2. We can also report imperatives without using the person's exact
words. In this case, we use reported imperatives.
Dean said to be quiet.
Dean told Jackie to be quiet.
He told her to be quiet.
Talia: Amy, call me later.
John: Talia told Amy to call her later.
7. We sometimes have to change time phrases to keep the
original meaning.
In the example, the specific time was the middle of the semester.
Talia broke up with her boyfriend before then.
4. We also use the past perfect to show a relationship between two
past events. We use the past perfect for the earlier event and
the simple past for the later event.
6. We can use the simple past for two past events when it's clear
which came first. This is often the case when you use after,
before, or as soon as to connect the events.
Both sentences mean that Nick decided not to ask Talia out
when he heard that she had a boyfriend.
Interviewer: You're a casting director. Can you explain what you do?
Abdul: It's simple. I hire actors to work in movies.
Interviewer: Did you start out as a casting director?
Abdul: Oh, no! I was an actor! But after five years, I still
Incorrect answer: didn't get. System answer is: hadn't gotten
didn't get
hadn't gotten
(not get) any good acting roles, and I wanted to stay in the
business.
Interviewer: How did you get your first casting job?
Abdul: I didn't get a part! At that time, I
Incorrect answer: didn't give up. System answer is: hadn't given
up
didn't give up
hadn't given up
(not give up) on acting yet, and I was still looking for roles. The
casting director said, "I don't want to hire you to act, but why
not do casting with me?"
Interviewer: So that's when you changed careers?
Abdul: Yes. I really
Incorrect answer: not had thouhgt. System answer is: hadn't
thought
not had thouhgt
hadn't thought
(not think) about casting until she
Correct answer: suggested
suggested
(suggest) it, but it sounded like a great idea.
Interviewer: How important is luck for a new actor?
Abdul: Preparation is more important than luck. A few years ago, I
hired someone who is now very famous. When I
Correct answer: hired
hired
(hire) him, he
Correct answer: had not taken
had not taken
(not take) many acting classes, so he was lucky to get the job.
But by the time I
Correct answer: offered
offered
(offer) him his second job, he
Incorrect answer: studied. System answer is: 'd studied
studied
'd studied
(study) a lot more. That preparation made him successful.
1. As you know, we can use the infinitive after certain verbs. But we
can also use the infinitive after certain adjectives.
2. We can also use the infinitive after some nouns. The noun +
infinitive combination often expresses necessity or advice.
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Learning Objectives
Listening
• Predict the speaker's intentions
• Listen for sequences of actions
• Listen for ideas that show people's relationships
• Listen for the main ideas in news stories
Speaking
• Identifying a problem
• Suggesting a course of action
• Responding to a suggested course of action
• Committing to a course of action
Grammar
• Future in the past
• Passive causative
• Reported statements
Pronunciation
• Stress in words with prefixes
• The voiced th sound in this
Writing
• Pre-writing technique: Make an outline
• Task: Retell a traditional story
• Skill: Use chronological order; draw a conclusion
Video Listening
Watch the video and answer questions about the information and ideas in it.
Learn more about body language and other cultural aspects of the video.
Vocabulary
Learn the meanings and usage of these phrases with clear:
clear a debt, clear a space, clear someone's name, clear something with someone, clear the air,
clear the decks, clear the table, clear the way, clear your head, clear your throat
borrar cuentas, despejar cel camino, despejar la mente,dspejar o aclarar lagarganta
Speaking
Learn expressions you can use to
• identify a problem: Something's wrong with the tape.
• suggest a course of action: Did you check that the recording light was on?
• responding to a suggested course of action: No, maybe that's what's wrong.
• commit to a course of action: I'll do that now.
Grammar
Learn to express yourself using
• future in the past: I was just going to call you.
• passive causative: I had the tape player cleaned last week.
• reported statements: Jackie said that she had posed as a Kicks executive.
Task Listening
Listen to the stories on the evening news. Choose the newspaper headline that matches each story.
Pronunciation
Practice your pronunciation of
• stress in words with prefixes: a-, be-, de-, ex-, in-, and re-
• the voiced th sound in this : that, these, together
Reading
Read a traditional Taoist story that both educates and entertains.
On the Web
Research traditional stories.
Retell a story you like.
Grammar: Future in the Past
1. We use the future in the past to talk about future plans that we
made in the past.
Tony: I was just going to call you.
2. Most of the time, we use the future in the past to talk about
planned events that didn't happen.
In the example, Talia had planned to check that the recording
light on her tape player was on, but she didn't do it.
This means that someone cleaned the tape player for Tony. He
didn't clean it himself.
2. We can also report statements without using the person's exact
words. In this case, we use reported statements. We often use
the word that to introduce a reported statement.
Talia (to Tony later that evening): Jackie said that she had
posed as a Kicks executive.
You can also leave out the word that. The meaning is the same.
TEST
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Tony: Congratulations! I hear you bought a new house. When are you
going to move in?
Paulo: Just as soon as we
Respuesta correcta: have it painted
have it painted
(paint).
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Newsli Mr. Mayor, where is the city going to build the new sports stadium?
ne:
Mayor: We haven't made our final decision yet.
The Major
Respuesta correcta: told
told
Newsline that
Respuesta incorrecta: he hadn't made their. Respuesta del sistema:
they hadn't made their
he hadn't made their
they hadn't made their
final decision yet.
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Newsli Isn't it true that Jim Edwards, the owner of the baseball team, isn't
ne: too happy about it?
Mayor: Mr. Edwards changed his mind at a meeting yesterday.
He
Respuesta correcta: said
said
that Mr. Edwards
Respuesta correcta: had changed
had changed
his mind at a meeting
Respuesta correcta: the day before
the day before
.
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Newsli What do you think about the Soccer Federation's action against
ne: Nick Crawford?
Mayor: I don't know the details of Crawford's situation.
He
Respuesta correcta: said
said
that
Respuesta correcta: he didn't know
he didn't know
the details of Crawford's situation
Module B Tests
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I'm afraid I can't go to the movie tonight. I promised my boyfriend that I would
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let her miss the class next week, but I don't think
Talia: were talking about the party last week, you said you would do it, didn't you?
Well,
Talia: neither did I.
Well,
Respuesta correcta: so do
heard that Rick's Cafe has added a special room just for meetings and parties, so I'll call
You're not the only one who has great news! First, my boss
Respuesta correcta: told
told me that I got promoted for my hard work! Then he asked me
Respuesta correcta: to write
to write a report on the last project – he's usually the one who writes the reports!
And one more thing, he says that I am the one
Respuesta correcta: who
who is going to assist him with the new project. Isn't this great news? Well, I guess I'd
better get back to work.
Tony: Hi, honey. I'm afraid that I may be late for our dinner date. There's an emergency here. If I
don't show up(not show up) at six, then you should leave without me, and I'll meet you
there. I
was going to call you the other day, but forgot to. It sure is
am planninghad planned to stop by your work, but things got really crazy
Talia: Hi, Zoe. It's been such a long time. How are you?
Zoe: can't.
Zoe: was going to cut it, but I didn't have the courage!
C. Resources
Learning Objectives
Listening
• Predict people's reactions to events
• Listen for advice
• Listen to understand people's personalities
• Listen and respond to questions on a personality test
Speaking
• Blaming yourself
• Blaming someone else
• Comforting someone
• Respond to comforting
Grammar
• Wish
• Past unreal conditional
• Be supposed to
Pronunciation
• Reduced phrases: supposed to, have to, has to, want to
• Unstressed words: could, would
Writing
• Pre-writing technique: Make a mind map
• Task: Write a paragraph about how to buy flowers
• Skill: Give advice
Unit Summary
Video Listening
Watch the video and answer questions about the information and ideas in it.
Learn more about body language and other cultural aspects of the video.
Vocabulary
Learn the meanings and usage of these words that begin with over-:
overbook, overcharge, overcome, overdo, overeat, overestimate, overhear, overlap, overlook,
oversee
Speaking
Learn expressions you can use to
• blame yourself: I blew it.
• blame someone else: It's all her fault.
• comfort someone: Don't be so hard on yourself.
• responding to comforting: Yeah, maybe I'm overreacting.
Grammar
Learn to express yourself using
• wish: I wish you would stop kicking yourself.
• past unreal conditional: If I had been more careful, we would have had the evidence!
• be supposed to: I'm supposed to be a professional!
Task Listening
Listen to the statements and take "The Optimist Test" to find out if you are an optimist or a pessimist.
Pronunciation
Practice your pronunciation of
• reduced phrases (supposed to, have to, has to, want to): We were supposed to be celebrating
tonight.
• unstressed words (could, would): I wish I could go back and do it over.
Reading
Read an article about what flowers mean in different countries.
On the Web
Research how to buy flowers.
Give advice on how to buy flowers.
Grammar: Wish
This means that Talia doesn't have a recording now, but she
wants one.
In the example, Talia works all the time, but Amy doesn't want
her to.
Talia: I wish I were that optimistic.
In the example, Talia wasn't careful, and she regrets it.
Grammar: Wish 1
Complete each sentence. Click on the box and then choose the correct answer.
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2
3
4
Jackie: I wish I
Respuesta correcta: hadn't agreed
5
Talia: I wish I
6
Amy: I wish I
This means that Talia wasn't careful and as a result, they don't
have the evidence.
In the example, Talia regrets that she messed up the recording.
Grammar: Should Have 2
Complete the sentences. Choose a word from the answer pool. Type the correct form of the
word into the blank. You may also need to use the negative.
Talia: I'm still angry at myself for not pushing the right buttons on the tape
player. I
Respuesta correcta: should have been
should have been
more careful.
Amy: Poor Talia. I
Respuesta correcta: should have gone
should have gone
to the restaurant with her and Nick. I could've helped them.
Coach: I feel sorry for Nick. He's a nice guy and a great athlete. This
Respuesta correcta: shouldn't have happened
shouldn't have happened
to him.
Jackie: I'm so angry at Dean. I
Respuesta correcta: should have known
should have known
that I couldn't trust him
1
2
She asked Amy. She looked up Talia's address. She heard Nick say
it.
3
2
What role did Jackie play in the scandal?
She pretended to wear Kicks Shoes. She posed as the Kicks marketing VP.
about.
Nick: I don't know. But I'm glad Jackie finally decided to come
Talia: Nick, what would you do if you could do anything you wanted?
gotten some kind of endorsement deal, especially after all that you've been
through.
Nick: You're right. Oh, well, let's not worry about what might have been. Why don't we go get
some lunch?
should've gone to last night's soccer game! It was amazing! Can you go to the
John: If I
C-4
Learning Objectives
Listening
• Predict topics of conversation
• Listen for specific information about events in people's lives
• Listen for main ideas about people's relationships
• Listen to the key ideas in short testimonial speeches
Speaking
• Talking about intentions
• Talking about plans
• Wishing someone luck
• Asking for future updates
Grammar
• Adjective clauses – review and expansion
• Auxiliary verbs for emphasis
• Review of phrasal verbs
Pronunciation
• Stress in phrasal verbs
• Vowels followed by r
Writing
• Pre-writing technique: Take notes
• Task: Write a summary of reviews of a classic film
• Skill: Summarize main ideas
Video Listening
Watch the video and answer questions about the information and ideas in it.
Learn more about body language and other cultural aspects of the video.
Vocabulary
Learn the meanings and usage of these phrases with break:
break a habit, break a law, break a promise, break a record, break a story, break a sweat, break
new ground, break somebody's heart, break the ice, break the news to somebody
Speaking
Learn expressions you can use to
• talk about intentions: I've been meaning to call you.
• talk about plans: What are you planning to do?
• wish someone luck: I'm sure everything will work out.
• ask for future updates: Keep me posted.
Grammar
Learn to express yourself using
• adjective clauses – review and expansion: Is Talia Santos the reporter who broke the story?
• auxiliary verbs for emphasis: It does seem like yesterday.
• review of phrasal verbs: Things have worked out for you, Nick.
Task Listening
Listen to the speeches given at a party for Talia. Match the quotes with the correct person.
Pronunciation
Practice your pronunciation of
• stress in phrasal verbs: Amy called me up. I just found out the news.
• vowels followed by -r: work, perfect, care, here
Reading
Read an article about endings in movies.
On the Web
Research classic films.
Summarize reviews of a classic film
Amy: Remember the day Nick told you he saw Jackie Bishop on TV?
Talia: It does seem like yesterday. But so much has happened since then.
Amy: Have you heard that Jackie got a part in a toothpaste commercial?
Vocabulary 2
Lynn has written an email to Amy.
Complete the email. Drag and drop the answers into the correct blanks. You will not use all
of the answers.
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oversee
overreact
came out
come by
came across
came across my friend Jane at the supermarket and she told me about her work at
the schools. I know that you are always looking for a good news story, so you might
came outoversee a group of teachers who are trying to arrange better teaching
come by some time tonight? I can tell you more about it, and you can decide if you
See you,
Lynn
Hi, Amy, it's Talia. I finally talked to Nick and I
Respuesta correcta: broke the news
broke the news to him about messing up the tape. I guess I was
Respuesta incorrecta: overcharging. Respuesta del sistema: overestimating
overchargingoverestimating how strong his reaction would be. He didn't get angry at all!
I guess I need to
Respuesta correcta: break the habit
break the habit of thinking I know how people will respond before I give them a chance. I tend to
exaggerate too much, don't I? Well, call me and I'll give you the details. Bye!
Speaking 1
Complete each dialog. Click on the box and choose the correct answer.
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Car Rental I'm sorry, but you must be at least 25 years old to rent a car
Salesclerk: from us. You are too young.
Susan: What?!
Respuesta correcta: This is ridiculous
This is ridiculous.
2
3
1
Nick: So,
Respuesta correcta: do you have any plans for the future
do you have any plans for the future?
Adam: After I finish college, I hope to get a good job as a computer
engineer.
3
Complete the entry. Click on each box and choose the correct answer.
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Oct. 25th
I know I
Complete the dialog. Drag and drop the answers into the correct blanks. You will not use all
of the answers.
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whom
shouldn't have
did
shouldn't be
shall be
'll be talking
that
couldn't have
Read the message. Type the correct form of the verb in parentheses into each blank. Use
the past perfect continuous tense or the future continuous tense.
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Hi, Tony, it's me. It's funny – when you left the message, I
Sin respuesta. Respuesta del sistema: 'd been trying
'd been trying
(try) to reach you for at least an hour. I wanted to ask you if it's okay for us to go to
that new nightclub after dinner. Anyway, I
Sin respuesta. Respuesta del sistema: 'll be leaving
'll be leaving
(leave) here at six. If I don't hear from you by then, I'll see you at the restaurant.
Hi Zoe,
I have great news to tell you. Remember last time we talked and I said, "I wish I
Sin respuesta. Respuesta del sistema: were
were a reporter"? Well, from now on, I don't need to dream about this because I am a reporter now!
Even though I made some mistakes, my boss really liked the story
Sin respuesta. Respuesta del sistema: which
which I've been working on so hard. It
Sin respuesta. Respuesta del sistema: might have
might have seemed impossible before, but I really have been promoted! Call me! Let's celebrate!
Talia
Grammar 5
Complete the sentences. Click on the box and choose the correct answer.
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2
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where nobody needs to work, and everyone has fun all the time.