Basic 3 Unit 1 and PDF
Basic 3 Unit 1 and PDF
Basic 3 Unit 1 and PDF
S T U D E N T
WORKBOOK
English Discoveriesç/NLINE
Basic 3
Student Workbook
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CONTENTS
UNIT 1
Getting a Job . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ϱ
UNIT 2
Business Matters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1ϭ
UNIT 3
Planning a Vacation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1ϳ
UNIT 4
Eating Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2ϯ
UNIT 5
Traveling Abroad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Ϯϵ
UNIT 6
Emotions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3ϱ
UNIT 7
Making Excuses . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .ϰϭ
UNIT 8
Tickets, Please! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4ϱ
APPENDIX
Explore Texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5ϭ
Each unit of the workbook corresponds directly to a unit in the English Discoveries Basic 1 course.
You should use this workbook together with the course. For example, after you do the Listening
section from the course, we recommend you do the Listening section in the workbook. Your workbook
also contains copies of the Explore texts from the English Discoveries course, so you can refer to its
content when you are away from the computer.
Each unit in the workbook has four sections: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Grammar.
• The Listening section will help you practice your listening skills. A variety of genres such as voice
mail messages, radio programs and TV video clips are included.
• The Reading section will reinforce your understanding of different kinds of reading texts such as
postcards, ads, stories and newspaper articles.
• The Speaking section will give you the opportunity to practice different speaking functions such as
ordering a meal in a restaurant, asking for directions, making suggestions, etc.
• The Grammar section will help you practice the main points of the online unit within the context of
the unit theme. This way you will learn to use grammar structures in real-life situations.
Special emphasis has been given throughout the workbook to speaking and writing activities and you
will see that you have a lot of opportunity to express yourself in both spoken and written English.
We hope you enjoy using this program and wish you lots of luck!
The English Discoveries Team
GETTING A JOB
DRAMA
a. Answer the following questions about the Listening section. Use the Explore text
on page 5çto help you.
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b. Do you remember Michael and his agent, Barry, from the video? Barry left Michael
a second message on his answering machine. Read what Barry said and answer
the question that follows.
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Hi, Michael.
It’s Barry again. I spoke to the director of “Cat on a Hot
Tin Roof”. He said they want to finish all the auditions
today. I know you have plans for today, but they may not
have any more auditions next week.
Let me know what you want to do.
Bye for now!
1. He should cancel all his plans for today and go to the audition.
2. He should wait for next week and hope they don’t find the right actor.
3. He should forget about “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” and look for another acting job.
c. Imagine you are Michael. You want to call Barry and leave him a message on his
answering machine. Write the message you are going to leave him. Write about what you
decided to do.
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Hi, Barry. It’s Michael. am calling you beacuse i need help with my bussiness so i need to
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MY EDUCATION PLANS
a. Did you understand the reading text, “My Education Plans”? Match the sentence parts in
o *ane, the writer, in column B. Use the %xplore text
column A with the sentences abaut
on pages 54-55 to help you.
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A B
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
b. What about your education plans? Write about what you did in the past, what you are
doing now and what your future plans are.
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d. Read the ad and mark the sentences below which you can use in an apPlication email.
Wanted:
“All In One Department Store” is looking for a young, energetic salesperson for our
new ladies’ fashion department. Priority to people with experience in sales. Full-
time basis. Must be flexible and willing to work overtime. Very good salary!
5. I love fashion and I believe I will be very good for your fashion department.
e. Use the sentences in d. to help you write an email applying to the job.
From:
Date:
To: Marjorie Jones
Subject: Salesperson Wanted
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PHONE CALL
a. Do you remember the dialogue from the Speaking section? Mark who said what.
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Caller Secretary
b. Imagine you are the caller from the dialogue. Monday arrives, you call Ms. Blake again
but she’s still not in. Mark the sentences you can say.
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c. Write a dialogue between you and Ms. Blake’s secretary. Use the sentences from a. and
b. to help you.
You: Hi good morning
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BE ABLE TO
a. Read the following job ads and match them to the people described below.
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A B C
Are you able to do at “Mountain Hikes” is “Toys for Kids” is
least three things at the looking for a hiking looking for experienced
same time? If you are, guide for small groups salespeople who are
we need you! “Global of tourists at home and able to sell ice to the
Travels” is looking for an abroad. Must be fit and Eskimos! Good salary
energetic secretary who able to climb mountains for those suitable.
is able to work at a very
with no problems. Email: sales@t4k.net
fast pace.
Call 3959715
Call 9556835
D
Wanted: a chef for our new restaurant on Main Street –
“The Bistro”. Must be able to cook basic but good dishes.
Work includes evenings and weekends. call 47282954
b. Discuss your choices with a partner. Talk about what each of the people is able and not
able to do.
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B A S I C 3 U N I T 2
B U S I N E S S M AT T E R S
BUSINESS
a. Read Mr. James’ answer to Don Barnes’ message. Fill in the blanks using the phrases
below.
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I (1) meet for lunch this morning and I wanted to let you know
that it’s fine to (2) call you in the afternoon . I think it’s a good idea to
(3) talk tomorrow morning so he can help you make any immediate
decisions. I know you asked me to (4) ask your bank manager to come, but I have
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b. Don Barnes calls his bank manager, Mr. Scardi, and asks him to join him and Mr. James
for lunch. Write Don’s message to his bank manager. Use the sentences from a. to help
you. Include the following information:
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• who is coming to lunch
This is Don Barnes speaking. am here because i need a job and someone tell me
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LONDON
a. Read Arlene’s second postcard to Yvonne. Then read the descriptions of three factories
below and mark the one that is the most suitable for Arlene’s T-shirt factory.
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Dear Yvonne,
Thanks for your postcard. I’m really pleased
that you’ve decided to take the job. I’m sure
you will do very well.
I am still looking for a location for the T-
shirt factory, but it’s not easy to find the
right place. I want a small or medium-sized
factory that is not too expensive. I also want
it to be not too far from the center of town,
but not too close either because I don’t want
to be in traffic jams every morning.
I prefer to buy the factory rather than rent
it. That way we can do what we like with it. I
will let you know when I find something.
Regards,
Arlene
Factory Description:
1. A big factory that is in the center of town. It’s for sale, but the price is very high.
2. A small factory that is in the center of town, and the rent is cheap.
3. A medium-sized factory that is not far from the center of town and is for
sale at quite a cheap price.
b. Read the text again and decide if the following statements are true or false.
5. Arlene doesn't want the responsibility of owning her own factory. T/F
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FAX IT
Making A Request
a. Do you remember the dialogue, “Fax It”? Rewrite the dialogue by putting the words in
the correct order.
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b. You have an important parcel to give Mr. Block, but Mr. Block is on vacation until next
week. Write a dialogue between you and Mr. Block’s secretary. Use the phrases from
a. to help you.
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You: Good morning is mr block in the office
Mr. Block’s secretary: great mr block is gonna be here waiting for you at 2:00 p.m
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d. Match the situations in A with the appropriate sentences in B.
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A B
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
e. Choose one of the situations from d. and write a dialogue for it.
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You:
:
You:
:
You:
:
You:
:
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MODALS: MUST & DON’T HAVE TO
a. Read the following dialogue between Arlene and Yvonne. Fill in the blanks using the
modals: had to, didn’t have to, must, mustn’t.
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Yvonne: Arlene, you (1) had to tell me how you got the idea of opening
a T-shirt factory.
Arlene: Well, I (2) have to leave school at 16 to help my parents and I
got a job in a clothing factory.
Yvonne: Really? Wow, working in a factory as a teenager (3) must be
hard!
Arlene: It was all right, actually. We (4) had to work too hard – only 6
hours a day. The only thing I really didn’t like was the horrible brown
uniform we (5) didn't wear.
Yvonne: Brown? I like brown. By the way, we (6) decide on some
rules for our factory workers.
Arlene: OK, but we (7) have to make them wear anything they don’t
want to wear!
b. Help Yvonne and Arlene write a list of rules for their factory. Write what their workers
must and mustn’t do.
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c. Exchange your rules with your partner. See if he/she has any other good rules to add to
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B A S I C 3 U N I T 3
PLANNING A VACATION
AD
a. The sentences below are part of an ad for various travel businesses. Match each
sentence to the correct business.
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b. Mark the things that a good travel agency does to help its customers.
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d. Read your ad to the class. Have a class vote on the best ad.
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VILLAGE TOURS
a. Read what these people say about the vacations they are planning. Then read the Village
Tours brochure on the next page and fill in the vacation that they have chosen.
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Laura: “I feel like getting away for a
couple of days and doing some
sightseeing in one of the capital cities in
Europe. Money is no problem for me so
I’ve booked the house
vacation.”
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Vacation Br oc hur e
Village Tours is now offering 3 exciting vacation packages
at special prices:
ALPINE MAGIC
Round-trip + 3 nights in the Alps Ski Resort in Switzerland, full
board. Price: $670, not including rental cost of skiing gear.
Special ski classes for beginners and children.
BEST OF PARIS
4 nights in the Eiffel Hotel in the center of Paris + free
tickets to all the best shows and museums in town –
now only $400. Return tickets are an extra $450.
ROMANTIC GREECE
The perfect romantic getaway: 5 nights at the five-star Crete
Island Hotel, Greece. $500 including return tickets and half
board. The price also includes all beach and pool facilities.
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c. Write your own vacation ad. Use the words and phrases from the ads above to help you.
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VACATION AT LAST
a. Do you remember the dialogue from the Speaking SECTION? Here are two more people
talking about their vacation plans. Put the dialogue in the correct order by numbering the
order of the sentences.
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a. Yes. I forgot to bring my skis!
b. First I’m going to go shopping.
c. Me, too. But…
d. Shopping?
e. Vacation at last. I’m going to go skiing every day.
f. But what? What’s the matter?
b. You and your friend are going on one of the vacations below. Write a dialogue about what
you are going to do.
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Your friend: amazing i always go to united states beacuse i like winter climate
You: oh
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MODALS: SHOULD
a. Liz is on VACATION in Jamaica. Somebody stole her bag. Liz calls her friend, Judy, and asks
her what should do. Complete the dialogue below using the correct form of the modal
should.
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Liz: Hi, Judy! Listen, it’s Liz. My bag was stolen a few minutes ago. I had
Judy: Oh, no! You always keep things like that in your bag!
Liz: Well, it’s a bit late to tell me that now! What wrong ?
Liz: Oh, my goodness. I think I see a man holding my bag. It must be the thief!
will I try to get it back?
Judy: No, no, you may do anything dangerous! Just call the police!
b. Give a friend advice about the vacations below. Complete the table with a sentence about
each.
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1. skiing maybe
2. camping sure
3. safari yep
4. beach yes
5. going sightseeing no
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B A S I C 3 U N I T 4
E A T I N G O U T
FOOD
a. Complete this dialogue between Gore and the manager of the “Primaç6era” restaurant.
Manager: We serve the best of everything and the best (4) stone are
very expensive.
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Gore May: Well, you certainly didn’t serve me the best rolls! They weren’t
cold amazing
(5) , the grilled fish was (6)
Manager: Most people say our food is delicious. Perhaps you just don’t like Italian food.
b. Your local radio station has asked you to write a review of a restaurant that you visited
recently. Include the following information in your review:
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My Restaurant Review
Megabites,
c. Read your review to the class. 2ecord your review and play itçTOçTHEçCLASSçç
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PEARL’S PARTY SERVICE
a. Did you understand all the words in the reading text, “Pearl’s Party Service”?
Put the words below in the correct categories.
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c. Imagine you are planning a dinner party with the help of “Pearl’s Party Service”. Fill out
the following form with the relevant information.
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d. Complete the dialogue between a customer for Pearl's Party Service and Pearl.
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Customer: Hello, is that Pearl's Party Service?
Pearl: Yes, it is. (1) i on the way ?
Customer: I'd like to book a party service.
Pearl: (2) that sounds good ?
Customer: It's a birthday party for my son.
Pearl: (3) the friends are already invited
?
Customer: I'm expecting about guests.
Pearl: (4) maybe, just wait ?
Customer: The party is next Wednesday.
Pearl: amazing
(5)_________________________
Customer: We'd like lots of salads and fruit.
Pearl: OK. I'll send you a sample menu.
e. Take turns with a partner phoning “Pearl's Party Service” to order your party.
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JAPANESE RESTAURANT
a. Do you remember the dialogue “Japanese Restaurant”? Complete the dialogue for
another couple who are planning a meal out.
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Man: Where do you want to have (breakfast / lunch / dinner)?
Man: Would you like (to see a movie / go to an art gallery / go to a rock concert)
after we eat?
b. Practice your dialogue with a partner. Take turns reading the different parts.
c. You are going out for meal. Answer the following questions:
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d. Develop a dialogue with a partner. Use the phrases from a. to help you.
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PAST PROGRESSIVE VS. SIMPLE
a. Gore May went to review another restaurant. Number the pictures of what happened in
the correct order.
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B A S I C 3 U N I T 5
T R AV E L I N G A B R O A D
OUTGOING MESSAGE
a. Mark the sentences you can use in an outgoing voice mail message. Use the Explore text
on page 6 to help you.
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b. Read the voice mail message and answer the questions that follow.
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“Hi, this is the Smith family. We are on vacation for two weeks. We are skiing in
Switzerland! If there is an emergency, you can reach us on our mobile phone at 053
345 678. If it’s not an emergency, please leave a message after the beep. Bye!”
c. You are going on vacation. Write a voice mail message to leave on your phone. Include
the following information:
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• Your name
• Where you are going
• Where you can be reached in an emergency
• When you will be back home
d. Exchange voice mail messages with a partner. Write a message in reply to your partner’s
answering machine message. (If you have a tape recorder, record your outgoing message
and your partner’s reply)
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RITA’S TRIP ABROAD
a. Put the words below under the correct headings.
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TRAVEL
b. Imagine you are Rita. Complete this postcard to be sent home to your parents in Mexico.
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c. Imagine you are traveling abroad. Write a postcard home to your family.
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INFORMATION
a. How well do you remember the dialogue from the Speaking section? Number the
sentences below in the correct order.
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a. Every 30 minutes.
b. Where’s the bus stop?
c. How often does the bus stop here?
d. Excuse me. How can I get to the Tower Hotel?
e. It’s in front of this building.
f. The easiest way is by taxi, but there’s a bus, too.
b. Write a dialogue for the following situation. Use the words and phrases from a. to help you.
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You are a tourist and you want to find the train station. Ask a stranger for directions.
You:
Stranger:
You:
Stranger:
You:
Stranger:
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FUTURE TENSES
a. Rita is spending the summer with her aunt and uncle in Washington. This weekend she is
going on a trip. Look at the contents of her bag and then answer the questions below.
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2. Does Rita expect that the weather will be cold? How do you know?
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c. Choose one of the destinations from the list below and imagine you are going there on
vacation. Answer the following questions about your vacation:
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3. Will you need to know English to enjoy this vacation? Why / Why not?
4. What are three things that you will need to take with you?
5. What are three things that you are going to do once you get there?
d. Tell the class about the vacation you have chosen. Take a class vote on the most popular
vacation.
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B A S I C 3 U N I T 6
E M O T I O N S
DRAMA
a. How well do you remember the radio drama, “Hospital Adventures”? Use the Explore text
on page 6 to help you. Mark what each character said.
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b. Answer the following questions about the radio drama. Write complete sentences. Use
the Explore text on page 64 to help you.
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2. Who is Morgan?
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MALCOLM’S SPECIAL DAY
a. The pictures below show scenes from the story “Malcolm’s Special Day.” Number the
pictures in the correct order and write a sentence to describe each picture.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
b. Tell your partner what happened to Malcolm on his special day. Use the pictures from a.
to help you.
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c. How do the people below feel? Match what they said in A with their emotions in B.
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1 2 3 4 5 6
d. Imagine you are either Malcolm or Debbie, his wife. Write about your day in your diary.
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Dear Diary,
Today started off badly but ended up great!
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THERE’S TOM
a. Rewrite the following sentences by putting the words in the correct order.
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1. There’s / Look. / Tom.
Alan is nervous before his job interview. He is afraid he will say and do all the
wrong things. His friend Dan tries to calm him down and gives him advice on
how to do well in the interview.
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Alan:
Dan:
Alan:
Dan:
Alan:
Dan:
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PAST PROGRESSIVE:
STATEMENTS, QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
a. Write sentences describing what Malcolm’s family were doing before his party. Use the
words in parentheses.
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b. Complete the dialogue between Chad and his doctor using the verbs in parentheses.
Chad: Tell me doctor, what (1) (I do) when the accident happened?
Chad: I can’t believe that I (3) (not look) where I (4) (go)!
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B A S I C 3 U N I T 7
MAKING EXCUSES
FAMILY
a. Susan’s mother left her the following voice mail message. Fill in the missing words, using
the word bank below.
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“Hello dear,
I’m sorry to hear that you have a (1) . I hope the (2)
you took will help make it better. If not, take another one. Don’t (3)
if you can’t come to Aunt Carol’s (4) tonight. If you’re not feeling
well, you should (5) and rest. (6) me when you feel
better.”
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THE PARTY
a. Read what happened at Jason’s party. Use the table below to match the characters to
the things they said.
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1. “Guess what! Fido ate all the hot dogs!” a. Jack and Paul
2. “Sorry we’re late. We got stuck in terrible traffic.” b. Mina
3. “I’m afraid I didn’t have time to change before the party.” c. Betty
4. “I don’t think I can make it this evening. I feel really ill.” d. Lenny
5. “I was in such a hurry to get here that I forgot the present!” e. Dr. Meredith
6. “I have to go! They need me at work!” f. Linda
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LUNCH
a. Do you remember the dialogue “Lunch”? Use the words below to complete the dialogue.
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b. Your friend is feeling sad. You want to cheer him/her up. You try to persuade him/her to
go out with you. Write a dialogue for this situation.
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c. Practice the dialogue with your partner. Then try to change the ending by letting your
partner try to persuade you.
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Hi Jenny,
It’s very (1) of you to (2) us to Jason’s party.
However, I’m (3) to (4) you that we won’t be
able to come because we’ll be away for the weekend.
Sarah
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Hello Jenny,
We were (5) to (6) your invitation to Jason’s
party. We’ll be (7) to (8) to the party, of course!
Please let me know if you need us to prepare anything. We’ll be
(9) to help.
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Dear Jenny,
I was very (10) to (11) that you are having a
party for Jason and that I wasn’t invited. Although we’ve had our disagreements
in the past, it would be (12) to (13) Jason’s
birthday together. I’ve decided to come to the party anyway. I hope that’s OK
with you.
Kate
b. Who is coming to the party? Compare your guest list with a partner’s.
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B A S I C 3 U N I T 8
TICKETS, PLEASE!
VACATION
a. Read the following airport announcements. Fill in the blanks using the words below.
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b. Read what happened to "OB and Terri once they got on their plane. Mark the sentences
below true or false.
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Terri: Hello, again!
Bob: Hi. I see our seats are next to each other!
Terri: Yes, that’s nice. My name’s Terri.
Bob: Hi, Terri. I’m Bob. So what are you planning to do in St. Thomas?
Terri: I’m just on vacation. I’m staying with some friends. There’s a big
dance festival next week which I’m hoping to get tickets for. How
about you?
Bob: I’m here on business. You see, I’m one of the producers of the dance
festival.
Terri: Wow! How exciting!
Bob: Yes, but it’s hard work. I have a few extra tickets to the festival, if you
like. You can bring your friends.
Terri: Really? That would be wonderful! Thank you.
Announcer: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of the captain and the
crew, we’d like to welcome you on board Delta Airlines Flight 449 to
Atlanta. We are now preparing for take-off. Please straighten your
seats and fasten your seat belts. Thank you, and we hope you have a
pleasant flight.
True False
1. Bob and Terri meet again on the plane because their seats
are next to each other.
2. Bob is going to St. Thomas to see the dance festival.
3. Terri is going to stay with friends.
4. Bob invites Terri to stay with his friends in St. Thomas.
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TICKETS, PLEASE!
a. Mark the correct boxes in the table below.
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The 5sheRççççççççThe !udience
1. sees performances for free
2. sits during the performance
3. waits in line for tickets
4. can be fired if he/she sits in the aisle
5. usually stands at the entrance to the auditorium
6. tells people to be quiet during a performance
b. Samantha Page isn’t an usher anymore. Complete what she says about her life today with
the words below.
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“People often ask me what it’s like to be an (1) . I tell them it’s
not such an easy job. You have work very hard and most (2) are
in the evening so you have to work very late hours. If you have a big part, you have
to (3) most of the time and you can only rest during the
(4) . Also, I hate it when people talk during a performance. I
remember when I was an (5) I had to keep the audience
(6) , but usually there isn’t anything you can do.
Of course, when the (7) goes up and you see the audience
sitting in the (8) , it’s a very special feeling. It’s fun seeing my
name in the theater (9) and being recognized by people in the
street. Still, I’ll always remember beginning my career as an usher, before I was
(10) !”
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EXCUSE ME
a. Do you remember the dialogue “Excuse Me”? Rewrite the dialogue by putting the
following words in the correct order.
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1. see / and / please? / May / your / I / passport / ticket,
b. Imagine that you have come from very far to see a football game. At the gate, you discover
there is a problem: You have left the tickets at home. Write a dialogue between you and the
ticket clerk using the phrases below. Try to convince him to let you in.
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Ticket clerk:
You:
Ticket clerk:
You:
Ticket clerk:
c. Practice the dialogue with your partner.
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ADVERBS OF FREQUENCY/IMPERSONAL
STATEMENTS
a. How often do you do the activities in the table below? Complete the table.
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2. go to the theater?
3. travel abroad?
4. go to see an art exhibition?
5. go to a museum?
6. go to the movies?
7. go to see a football game?
b. Compare your answers with a partner’s. Who does the most leisure activities?
c. Read the situations in A and match them with the statements or questions in B.
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UNIT 1
GETTING A JOB
Drama
Barry: Hi, Michael. This is Barry. Look, I think I got a part for you. Franklin
Theater is doing “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof”. I know you’d like to do this
one. Am I right?
Michael: Yes! Hello. This is Michael Dempsey. May I speak with Barry Weiss? Yes,
he works there. He’s my agent. Barry! It’s me . . . Michael! When are they
doing the auditions? Uh-huh. Um, no. No, no, no, not today, Barry.
Today is bad. Um, how about tomorrow? Tomorrow I’m free. An
appointment in the afternoon is OK. No, it’s not important if I’m the last
one. I was the last one before, and it was fine. No problem. Uh-hum,
right after lunch is fine. Right after dinner is fine. Morning, noon or night,
Barry. It’s OK. Just make the phone call and make the appointment for
me, please! OK. Four o’clock, tomorrow, June 18th. That sounds good.
Call and tell me when you know for sure. Thanks. Bye.
My Education Plans
Recently, I began taking a special training course. In the course, I’ll learn what to
say during a job interview. When the course ends next month, I’m going to apply
for a full-time job at a department store. If they hire me, I’ll be able to earn a good
salary and make extra money working overtime, too. I plan to save money and
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study at a university in a couple of years. Some of my friends aren’t planning to
study, but I think it’s important to go. It’s not enough just to have a high-school
education.
When I was in high school, I had to learn many subjects I didn’t like. But when I go
to study at the university, I’ll be able to choose the courses I want. I’m interested in
learning business. Maybe one day I’ll have my own company. Then, I can interview
people and give them jobs!
Phone Call
- Good morning. Susan Blake’s office.
- Hello. I’d like to speak to Ms. Blake, please.
- I’m sorry. Ms. Blake is in Washington today. Can I help you?
- Well, I’d really prefer to speak to Ms. Blake.
- Certainly. She’ll be back next Monday.
- Fine. I’ll call her then.
Modals: Be Able To
- Weren’t you able to stop?
- Well, I was able to stop, but the other driver wasn’t.
Gerunds: As Object
- I feel tired all the time, doctor. What can I do?
- Eat well and exercise. You’ll feel better.
- Oh no! I hate exercising!
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Gerunds: After Prepositions
- I’m thinking about quitting school and getting a job.
- You can’t get a good job without finishing school.
- But I need the money.
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UNIT 2
BUSINESS MATTERS
Business
Hello, Mr. James? This is Don Barnes, the president of Greater Electric. I’m calling
about your plans for the new factory. I’m interested in discussing the matter with
you. Can we make an appointment for lunch instead of meeting at my office? Do
you mind if I invite my bank manager, too? It’s impossible for me to make any
decision about the project unless I have his approval. Please call me this afternoon.
I’ll be in meetings all morning. I’ll talk to you later. Goodbye.
London
Dear Yvonne,
I’m in London on business. I plan to choose a location for another T-shirt factory
near the city. I have some offers, and I’m going to see two places this afternoon.
Please think about our discussion. I must have an answer as soon as possible. I
disagree with your opinion that you can’t manage the business. I think you’ll be
great for the job.
Fax it
- Could you give this to Mr. Block? It’s very important.
- I’m sorry. Mr. Block’s at the New York office today.
- Oh, I see. Well, will he be here this afternoon?
- No. He’s going to be in New York all week.
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- Then could you fax it to him?
- Sure. I’ll send it right away.
Modals: Must
- All our workers must wear safety glasses. And workers must not smoke in work
areas.
Modals: Had To
- Why are you so tired?
- I had to finish a paper so I stayed up all night. Then I got to class and found out
that we didn’t have to hand it in.
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UNIT 3
PLANNING A VACATION
Ad
Are you planning to go abroad soon? Are you going on business, vacation or a
sightseeing tour? Go with Best Tours, and have a good time. Make all your travel
arrangements with our agency. Let us arrange your non-stop or connecting flights,
one-way or round-trip. Let us reserve your hotel room. Do you want to rent a car?
We can do that for you, too. We can also arrange your train and bus tickets. Let us
plan your visit to foreign countries. Enjoy seeing new towns and villages. For free
information, call today! Don’t delay! We’re the best!
Village Tours
Do you dislike taking boring vacations?
Does having a good time mean sightseeing in interesting towns and villages?
Then you should come see us today! It’s not smart to delay. Village Tours has daily
non-stop flights to twenty-seven foreign capitals. We sell one-way and round-trip
tickets.
If you decide to cancel, we’ll return all your money. Village Tours: We’ll send you
where the fun is!
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Vacation at Last
- Vacation at last. I’m going to the beach every day.
- Me, too. But…
- But what? What’s the matter?
- First I’m going to go shopping.
- Shopping?
- Yeah. I forgot to bring my swimsuit.
Modals: Should
- Where’s your brother? Didn’t you wait for him? You should always wait for him
after school.
- Don’t worry, Mom. He was right behind me. He should be here any minute.
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UNIT 4
EATING OUT
Food
Hello, listeners! This is Gore May with another Restaurant review!
I made a reservation at Prima Vera 2estaurant as soon as I heard about it. I was
expecting Prima Vera to be a very special place, and I was looking forward to
eating there. I came on time for my 1 p.m. reservation, but I had to wait 45 minutes!
The manager didn’t even apologize. While I was waiting, I looked at Prima Vera’s
menu. What prices! Strawberries and cream cost $15! Finally, my table was ready,
but it was dirty. The rolls weren’t fresh, and the grilled fish was cold. “Perhaps the
desserts are better,” I thought. I ordered a slice of chocolate nut cake. While I was
eating it, I broke a tooth! I found a small stone in the cake! I complained to the
waiter, and phoned my insurance company. Listeners, don’t go to Prima Vera
Restaurant! Eat at home. I promise you that you’ll enjoy it a lot more!
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chocolate nut cake. We think of everything: our waiters will even tell a few jokes!
So, if you're planning a party, call Pearl's Party Service today for a party we
promise that you'll never forget!
Japanese Restaurant
- Where do you want to have dinner?
- Let's go to that new Japanese restaurant on Park Avenue.
- Do you want to walk or take a taxi?
- Oh, if it's not far, let's walk.
- Would you like to see a movie after we eat?
- Sounds good to me.
Grammar
Progressive vs. Simple
The accident happened at eight o'clock this morning, while many people
were driving to work. The red sports car was turning left when the other
car hit it. Luckily, no one was hurt.
Comparisons
- I drive better than she does.
- But I drive more slowly.
- I'll drive. I drive the most carefully.
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TRAVELING ABROAD
Outgoing Message
Hello. This is the Janson family. We are abroad on vacation. We should return by
the end of the week. We are going sightseeing in Ecuador. If this is an emergency,
and you must reach us, please call Janice Moreau at 508-456-0308. If you dislike
leaving messages on answering machines, remember: we will be home again next
week. Bye!
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“We’re so happy you’re here!”
Rita smiled. She knew that she was going to have a good time that summer in
America.
Information
- Excuse me. How can I get to the Tower Hotel?
- The easiest way is by taxi, but there’s a bus, too.
- Where’s the bus stop?
- It’s in front of this building.
- How often does the bus stop here?
- Every 30 minutes.
Adverbs: Form
- Do you play soccer? Are you good? Can you run quickly?
- Oh, yes sir. I play very well and I am a very fast runner.
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UNIT 6
EMOTIONS
Drama
Narrator: Here we are with another episode of “Hospital Adventures”. You’ll
remember that last time, Chad was in an accident. He was walking home
from work. He wasn’t looking where he was going, and he fell down and
hit his head. Now, he’s in the hospital and doesn’t remember who he is.
Friend: Oh, Morgan, I came as soon as I heard! How is he?
Morgan: He’s still sleeping. The nurse just took his temperature. He has a fever.
Friend: Look! He’s getting up!
Chad: What a headache! Where am I? Who am I? Who are you?
Morgan: Chad, it’s me, Morgan, your wife. Don’t you remember?
Friend: Here comes the doctor.
Morgan: Doctor, I’m so worried. What are we going to do?
Doctor: You must relax. It is important to stay calm... It seems that we’ll have to
operate.
Morgan: Oh, no!
Friend : Oh, no!
Chad: Oh, no!
Narrator: Will Chad get well? Will he get his memory back? Does he have health
insurance? Tune in tomorrow for the next episode of “Hospital
Adventures”.
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“May 15th.”
“And...”
“And you have a 9 a.m. appointment with the dentist today. You have to get up!”
Malcolm was upset. “Debbie forgot my birthday,” he thought while he was brushing
his teeth.
“Bye, Debbie,” said Malcolm. He was trying to seem calm and relaxed. “Maybe
we’ll go to a restaurant for lunch.”
“Why? What’s special about today?” she asked.
“Oh, nothing.”
Malcolm wasn’t nervous at the dentist’s office. The pain didn’t even bother him. He
was thinking about his birthday, and was feeling lonely.
“Even my mother forgot to phone!” he thought.
When Malcolm came home, he slowly opened the door. “Surprise!”
All his friends and relatives were smiling and laughing.
“Happy birthday, Malcolm,” said Debbie. “Do you forgive me?”
There’s Tom
- Look. There’s Tom.
- Why don’t you go over and talk to him?
- Do you think I should?
- If you like him, you really ought to.
- But what if he doesn’t want to talk to me?
- Well, you shouldn’t worry about that.
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Past Progressive: Questions and Answers
- What were you doing at seven o’clock last night?
- I was having dinner at McDougal’s.
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UNIT 7
MAKING EXCUSES
Family
“Hi, Mom! It’s Susan. I might not come to Aunt Carol’s party tonight. I have a cold
and a terrible headache. I’m taking a pill for the pain right now, and I’m going to lie
down and relax. Don’t worry! I’ll call when I get up and tell you if I’ll be able to
come to the party.”
The Party
After a long, busy day at work, Jason was finally going home. He was tired. He
wasn’t thinking about anything special.
“Perhaps I should go into the supermarket in our neighborhood, and pick up a
couple of pounds of strawberries,” Jason thought.
While Jason was driving to the store, his car phone rang. It was his wife, Jenny.
“Jason, where are you? Last night you promised to come home early to help me
prepare the food and decorate the house. You know that we’re having a party
tonight.”
“Oh, no!” Jason said.
“I had so much work today that I forgot about the party.”
“I know it’s always a good idea to remind you to come home early, even when you
promise,” said Jenny. “However, this time I expected you to remember.”
At first, Jason didn’t understand what Jenny was talking about, but then he
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remembered: Jenny was having a party for him that night. It was his fiftieth
birthday!
Lunch
- How about having lunch with me, Carol?
- I’m afraid I can’t today, Ted. I’m too busy.
- But you have to eat.
- No. Really, Ted, I have to work.
- Well, maybe tomorrow, then?
- Maybe.
Gerunds: As Subject
- Let’s go by plane. Flying is faster.
- But I hate flying. Anyway, taking the train is more interesting.
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UNIT 8
TICKETS, PLEASE!
Vacation
Bob: Could I help you with something?
Terri: No, thanks. I’ve got it. I know I brought it with me. I know I didn’t
forget it. Looking for anything in this bag is impossible. Uh! Nothing is
going right today.
Bob: Are you sure there isn’t anything I can help you with?
Terri: Yes. Could you please . . .?
Bob: Take your time. I won’t be going anywhere until they begin boarding.
Terri: Oh! I remember! I put it in here. Ah, thank you so much. Now, can I
get everything back into this bag?
Bob: Here you go. I see you’re going to St. Thomas.
Terri: Yes. Are you?
Bob: Yeah. I’m looking forward to it. It’s a wonderful place.
Announcer: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Delta Airlines Flight 449 to
Atlanta is now available for passenger check-in.
Terri: Well, that’s my flight. I have to get my seat.
Bob: Me, too. Please. After you.
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Tickets, Please!
Ushers in theaters and concert halls around the world see performances and plays
for free, and never have to wait in line for tickets. What is it like to be an usher?
“People often think that being an usher is an easy job, but it isn’t,” says Peter
Sullivan, an usher at the Palladium Theater. “It’s difficult to stand so much! When
I’m tired, I sit in an aisle seat during intermission, but my boss could fire me for
that.” Ushers usually stand at the entrance to the auditorium. They give people
programs, look at their tickets, and show them their seats. Ushers must keep the
audience quiet, especially after the curtain goes up. It isn’t always easy.
“Last night one man was talking in a loud voice while the orchestra was playing,”
says Xavier Marcos. “I told him to be quiet, but he didn’t stop talking. Some people
were very angry, but there was nothing I could do.”
Actors and musicians sometimes work as ushers, too. Samantha Page studies
acting and is also an usher. “I won’t be an usher forever,” she explains. “I’m going
to be famous one day. But I’ll always remember beginning my career as an usher!”
Excuse Me
- May I see your ticket and passport, please?
- Ah... Excuse me?
- I need your ticket and your passport, please.
- Oh, sorry. I didn’t understand you. Here they are.
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Adverbs: Frequency
- I often travel to new and exciting places, but I never travel by plane. I always
travel by ship. And of course, I always go first class.
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