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PLACES IN MY CITY
1. VOCABULARY:
A. Min Chul is a new student at a university in the U.S. Below is some places in his
neighborhood.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.

Bank
Gym
Movie theater
Internet caf
Post office
Library
Hair salon
Laundromat

B. Pair work. What things can you do at each place in A? Make a list and then share your
ideas with the class.
You can check your e-mail at the Internet caf

2. LISTENING:

A. Listen to four conversations. Number the pictures as you listen.

to change money

to buy stamps

to cut hair

to have coffee

to get money

to mail a letter

to color her hair

to check e-mail

B. Listen again. Why is each person at the place? Check (

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3. PRONUNCIATION:
A. Listen to the sentences. Notice how the most important words are stressed (said louder)
1. A: Wheres the post office?
B. Its in the middle of the block.

2. A: Wheres the bus stop?

B: Its on the corner of Fourth and Main Street

B. Listen to the conversations. Underline the words that are stressed.

1.A:
B:
2.A:
B:
3.A:
B:

Wheres Terry?
Shes in front of the theater.
Wheres the car parked?
Its next to a gym on Eighth Avenue.
Is there a Laundromat near here?
Yes, its across from the caf on Fourteenth Street.

C. Pair work. Practice the conversations in A and B with a partner. Pay attention to stress.

4. SPEAKING:
A. Min Chul and Paulo are classmates. Listen to their conversation. What are they looking
for? Where is it?

Paulo

: Hey, Min Chul. I think we're lost. Where's the theater?

Min Chul

: I'm not sure. I think it's on Albany Avenue.

Paulo

: Hmmm . . . I don't see it. Let's ask someone.

Min Chul

: Okay. Excuse me.

Woman

: Yes?

Min Chul

: Is there a movie theater near here?

Woman

: Yes, there's one on the corner of Bloor Street West and Albany Avenue.

Min Chul

: Thanks a lot!

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C. Pair work. With a partner, take turns asking and answering about the places on the map
below. Use the Useful Expressions to help you.

Partner A asks about:

Bradfort Park
a store
A Laundromat
a post office
A school

To ask
about a
specific
place

Partner B asks about:

City Hall
An Internet caf
A church

a bank
a parking lot
a hotel

To ask
about a
place
in general

Useful Expressions:
Asking for and giving directions
Excuse me. Where's the Bridge
Theater?
It's on Albany Avenue.
It's on the corner of Bloor Street
West and Albany Avenue.
Is there a movie theater near here?
Yes, there's one on Albany Avenue.
No, There isn't.
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5. EXPLAINING GRAMMAR: Prepositions of place

A. Look at the map and read the e-mail. Pay attention to the words in bold.

Hi Minna,
Let's meet this evening at the Moonlight Caf on Seventh Avenue. There's a
drugstore on the corner. The caf is next to the drugstore. Oh, we can see a
movie after we have coffee. There's a theater across from the cafe.
To get to the cafe, take bus number 3 to Seventh and Spear. There's a bus stop in
front of a Mexican restaurant on Seventh. If you drive, there's a parking lot on
Spear Street.
It's in the middle of the block, between a gas station and a gym.
See you there!
Allison
B. Look again at the map. Complete the sentences with the words in bold in A.
1. Theres a mailbox ________________Seventh Avenue. Its______________ a newsstand.
2. The grocery store is ______________ of seventh and Spear. Its ____________a gas
station.
3. Theres a subway station ______________ the grocery store.
4. The caf is _____________ the block. Its___________________ the drugstore and the
bank.
C. Pair work. Think of a place to meet your partner.
Give him or her directions to the place from your
school. Use the example in A to help you.
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To get to the theater

Walk two blocks
Turn left / right
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6. COMMUNICATION: A new neighborhood

A. Pair work. Look at the neighborhood below and describe it. What places are there?
Where are they? What are the problems with this neighborhood?
Many of the buildings are old.

B. Pair work. The people of the neighborhood want to improve it. Here is a picture with
their ideas. How is the neighborhood different?
There are a lot of trees on the
street now. It looks great!

C. Group work. Are there other ways to improve this neighborhood? Share your ideas with
another pair.
Ask & ANSWER
Which are the best neighborhoods or areas in your city? Describe one to a partner.

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CITIES AROUND THE WORLD

$$$ = Expensive
$$ = Affordable
$ = Cheap

1. VOCABULARY:

A. Study the information about these two cities. Listen to the words.
Cost of living
Population
Weather

Los Angeles
$$$
37 000 000
85 F / 29 C in summer
40 F / 4 C in winter

Juneau, Alaska
$$
31 000
50 F / 10 C
32 F / 0 C

Transportation

Crime

Traffic

Pollution

B. Pair work. Complete the chart below. Then tell your partner which city is better to live
in and why.
Los
Angeles

Juneau

Los
Angeles

1. Expensive
3. A lot of people
5. Cold in winter
7. Hot in summer

2. Has public transportation

4. More crime
6. A lot of traffic
8. Very little pollution

Ask & ANSWER

Whats the best thing about your hometown? Whats the worst?

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2. LISTENING
A. Toshi and Isabel are studying English in London. Listen. Circle the correct city (Track
13)
1. Isabel live in Madrid / Getafe

2. She goes to school in Madrid / Getafe

B. Listen again. Which words describe the city Isabel lives in? Check (
Big city

A lot of fun

Affordable

Small city

Not every exciting

Expensive

) the words.

Ask & ANSWER

What are good reasons to live in a suburb? What is good about living in a big city?

3. READING
What do you think are the best cities in the world? Why are they the best?
A. Read the travel articles about the best cities to live in the next page.
B. Read the sentences. Which city does each sentence describe? Sometimes both cities are
possible.
Hong Kong
San Jose
1. Housing isnt expensive here.
2. This city is famous for its food.
3. The weather here is good all year.
4. Air pollution is a problem here.
5. There are parks and other beautiful places outside the city.
6. This city was once a fishing village.

Ask & ANSWER

Do you want to live in the cities in the reading? Why or why not?
What is important to you in a place to live? Put these items in order from 1 (very important) to 4
(not so important). Explain your reasons:
____ Weather
____ safety
____ cost of living
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Two magazines recently listed the best cities to live in. Here are two of the cities listed as "the
world's best."
The Best Cities to Live in
SAN JOSE, COSTA RICA
When people think of Costa Rica, they imagine rain forests, rivers, and beautiful beaches. These
things are not in San Jos. But this city is still one of the world's best. Why?
Unlike other cities in Central and South America, San Jose has comfortable weather all year
(15C/60F to 26''C/79F).
Housing is affordable in San Jose. Also, many of the city's older neighborhoods are very beautiful
and have small hotels, art galleries, and cafs.
Beautiful volcanoes and mountains surround the city. You can visit them easily from San Jose.
Minuses: There's good public transportation, but traffic and air pollution are a problem in the city
center.

The Best Cities to Live in

HONG KONG, CHINA
Why live in Hong Kong? Here are two good reasons.
The city: This lively city-once a small fishing village-is today an international business center.
It is an interesting mix of East and West, old and new. Modern skyscrapers are next to small
temples. Popular nightclubs are close to traditional teahouses. Busy crowds fill the streets at all
hours of the day.
But outside the city, there are parks for walking or relaxing. The food: Hong Kong is famous for its
wonderful native dishes (try the dim sum).
There's also food from Europe, North America, and other parts of Asia.
Minuses: This small city has a large population. How many people live in Hong Kong? Almost
seven million! That's why housing is often very expensive. Traffic and air pollution are also a
problem.
4. EXPLAINING GRAMMAR: How much / How many
A. Study the chart. Then circle the correct word to complete each sentence below.
How many parks are there in your city?
There are a lot (of parks)
There are some.
There are two.
There arent many.
There arent any. / There are none.

How much polution is there in your city?

Theres a lot (of pollution)
Theres some
Theres a little. / Theres isnt much.
There isnt any. / Theres none.

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1. Use how many with count / noncount nouns.

2. Use how much with count / noncount nouns.

Corozal, Belize
Bangkok, Thailand
Auckland, NZ

museums

traffic

B. Pair work. Look at the chart. Complete the questions below with How many or How much.
Then take turns asking answering the questions.
_____________________ museums are there in Auckland?

There are ______________.

_____________________ traffic is there in Corozal?

There isnt_____________.

_____________________ museums are there in Bangkok?

There are ______________.

_____________________traffic is there in Bangkok?

There is _______________.

_____________________museums are there in Corozal?

There arent ____________.

C. Write four questions about your city on a separate piece of paper. Use How many or How
much.
Student A ask about: nightclubs, traffic, crime, stores open 24 hours.
Students B ask about: shopping malls, pollution, people from other countries, beaches.
D. Pair work. Take turns asking and answering the question in C with a partner.

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5. WRITING: My city
A. Read about Ahmeds city. Then write about a city you know. Use the questions to help you
write.
Where do you live- in a big city or a suburb?
What is your city famous for?
What are some of the citys problems?
Hello! My name is Ahmed and I am from Cairo. Cairo is the capital of Egypt. It is a very old and
interesting city. Cairo is famous for many things. Many people know the Pyramids and the Sphinx.
These are outside Cairo in the suburb of Giza. There are also many important museums.
Cairo is an exciting city, but it also has problems. It is very large city. The population is about
sixteen million! There is a lot of traffic, and air pollution is often a problem.

B. Pair work. Share you writing with a partner. Did your partner answer the questions in A?

6. COMMUNICATION
Hosting the World Cup
Every four years, the World Cup is in a different country. Many countries compete to host
the games. Imagine that your country wants to host a future World Cup.

A. Pair work. Discuss these questions with a partner. Use the ideas below to help you. Write
your notes on a separate piece of paper.

Why is your country a good place to host the World Cup ?

What things does it have?
What problems are there?
Sports stadiums
Good weather
Public transportation
Other______________

good hotel
good restaurants
interesting things to do

airports and train stations

pollution
traffic

B. Group work. Get together with another pair and compare your answers. Do you think your
country could be chosen to host the World Cup

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7. PRACTICING:
A. Look at the map and complete the conversations.

1. A: Where can I check my e-mail?

B: There's an Internet caf on Center Avenue.
2. A________________________________:?
B: There's one across from the post office.
3. A: Where's the library?
B: __________________________________
4. A: Is there a supermarket near here?
B: ____________________________
5. A: Where can we see a movie?
B: __________________________________
6. A: Is there a gym near here?
B: ___________________________________

B.

Now, write conversations about your neighborhood.

1. Visitor: Excuse me, where's the post office?

You: _________________________________________________________________________
Visitor: And is there a supermarket near here?
You:__________________________________________________________________________
Visitor: Thanks!
2. Visitor: Excuse me. I need to change money. Is there a bank near here?
You:__________________________________________________________________________
Visitor: And is there an Internet caf in this neighborhood?
You:__________________________________________________________________________
Visitor: Thanks a lot. , .
3. Visitor: Excuse me, where's the movie theater?
You:__________________________________________________________________________
Visitor: And is there a drugstore near here?
You: _________________________________________________________________________
Visitor: Thank you.

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Look at the map and answer the questions.

Example: Where is the post office? (on) It's on Park Avenue

1. Where is the supermarket? (on) _________________________________________________
2. Is there a drugstore near here? (across)____________________________________________
3. Where is the mailbox? (between)_________________________________________________
4. Where is the Modern Language Institute? (on)______________________________________
5. Is there a bank in this neighborhood? (across) _______________________________________
6. Where is the bus stop? (next) ____________________________________________________
7. Where is the high school? (on) ___________________________________________________
8. Where is the University Theater? (next) ____________________________________________
D. Write two sentences for each place. Use near, across from, next to, in front of or between.
1. Where is your house?
It's ___________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
2. Where is your school?
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Where is your favorite restaurant?
_____________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
4. Where is your best friend's house?
_____________________________________________________________________________
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E. Complete the sentences with words from the box.

Cost of living
Traffic

population
pollution

weather
affordable

transportation
crime

1. My country has a small population

. Only two million people live here.
2. The__________________ in Hawaii is very good. Its always warm and sunny.
3._______________ is big problem in London. There are many cars and the streets are small and old.
4. My neighborhood is really safe. There's very little _________________.
5. Everything is very expensive in my city, so the ______________________ is high.
6. There is a lot of ___________________ here. The air and water are very dirty.
7. Cars, buses, and subways are different kind of.________________________.
8. I like living in a small town. Things are not expensive. They're ________________________.

F. Are these things good or bad in a city? Write them in the correct box. Add two more things.
very little pollution
affordable prices
a lot of traffic

high cost of living

a very large population
a lot of public transportation ______________________
high crime
______________________

Good things
Very little pollution

Bad things

G. Complete the questions with How much or How many. Then write answers.
1.________________ people are there in your city?
________________________________________
2. ____________traffic is there in your city?

4.____________ parks are there in your city?

____________________________________
5.____________ noise is there in your city?

_______________________________________
6. _____________pollution is there in your city

____________________________________
6. ______ good restaurants are there in your city?

________________________________________

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Read the magazine article.

TRAVEL GUIDE
Choosing a City
Istanbul, Turkey
Istanbul is a very unusual cityone part is in
Europe, and the other part is in Asia. About 9
million people live there. Visitors love Istanbul
because it has many beautiful, old buildings,
and the food is great. At night, the seafood
restaurants are very popular. And everything in
Istanbul is very affordable for visitors. Traffic
is a problem in the city, because there are too
many cars for the old streets. There are also
subways, trains, and buses, and some people
take boats to go between the European side and
the Asian side. The weather is very good in
summer, but in winter its sometimes very cold.

Vancouver, Canada
Vancouver is one of the most beautiful cities in
the world. It's near the mountains and the sea,
and there are many great parks where you can
walk, ride a bicycle, or just relax. The city has
good public transportation, with buses and fast
trains that go everywhere. Here are about
600,000 people in Vancouver, but it's a very
clean city, and there's not much pollution. Two
bad points-prices there are very high, and the
weather is not very good, Vancouver is famous
for rain! But there are many good museums for
those rainy days, and in the evening, the city has
great restaurants and nightclubs to visit.

I.

Find information about the two cities and write it in the chart.
Istanbul

Vancouver

Population
Weather
Cost of living
Transportation
Nightlife

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Read the paragraph. Find seven spelling mistakes and correct them.

Singapore is a great city for a vacation. There a lot are art of

interesting things to see. You can visit Chinatown and Little
India, and go shopping on Orchard Road. Singapore also has
many good restarants. There are some great beaches for
swimming naer the city, and the parks are really beutiful. The
city has very good public transportion-you can take a bus, train,
or subway. It's a safe city, and there isn't much crime. It's also a
clean city. There isn't much polution. The only problem is that
Singapore is expensiev.
K. Write about a city you think is good for a vacation.
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
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HOWS THE WEATHER

1. VOCABULARY:
A. Pair work. Look at the weather report. Match a word in the box with a city. Then, tell your
partner about each city( Track 16.

Adjectives
a.
b.
c.
d.

Sunny
Cloudy
Windy
Clear

Verbs
e. Raining
f. Snowing

B. Whats the temperature in each city in A? Use the words in the box to talk about each city.

Ask & ANSWER

Do you like hot weather? Do you like cold weather? Why or why not?
In your city, whats the weather like in the summer? Winter? Spring? Autumn?

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2. LISTENING:
A. Listen to the three conversations. Hows the weather? Check (
(Track 17).

) the correct pictures

B. Listen again. Do the people go outside or stay inside? Check ( ) the boxes (Track 18).

3. PRONUNCIATION: Should and Shouldnt

A. Listen to these sentences. Notice the pronunciation of should and shouldnt (Track 19)
We should drive. Its raining.
We shouldnt drive. Its sunny.
B. Listen. Circle the word you hear.
1. You should / shouldnt talk to the teacher before class.
2. We should / shouldnt visit Venice in the summer.
3. You should / shouldnt wear a tie with that shirt.
4. We should / shouldnt look for a hotel on the Internet.
C. Pair work. Tell your partner one thing people should do in each kind of weather and one
thing they shouldnt do.
1. cold

2.cloudy

3.windy

4.sunny
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4. SPEAKING: Giving advice and making suggestions

A. Read the conversation and listen. What does Juliet suggest taking to San Francisco? Why?
(Track 20)
Juliet:
Kyle:
Juliet:
Kyle:
Juliet:
Kyle:
Juliet:
Kyle:

Are you packing for your trip, Kyle?

Yes . . . See? I have T-shirts, shorts, and my sandals.
For San Francisco?
Yeah. What's wrong? It's July.
I know, but it's often foggy and cold there in the summer.
Really?
Yeah. You should take some sweaters and long pants, too.
Oh, okay. There are some in my closet.

B. Pair work. Practice the conversation with your partner.

C. Pair work. Role-play. Choose a situation below, and create a short role-play. In your
conversation, give advice and make suggestion. Use the Useful Expressions to help you.
Role-play situations
1. You and your partner are going to a party. It's snowing
and the roads are ley, Your partner wants to drive.
2. Your partner wants to have a picnic. The weather
forecast is predicting rain.
3. You and your partner are at the beach. It's a hot,
sunny day. Your partner gets sunburned easily.

D. Group work. Work in a group of three or four.

Think of a problem you are having. Write it on a
piece of paper.
Read your problem to the group. People take turns
giving advice. Which advice is the best? Why?

Come on, Angie. The party starts in

ten minutes, and it's snowing.
We should take a cab

Useful Expressions:
Giving advice, suggesting
It's chilly in the evening:
You should take a sweater.
Why don't you take a sweater?
It's snowing:
You shouldn't wear shorts.
It's not a good idea to drive.

5. EXPLAINING GRAMMAR: Connecting sentences with but, or, so

A. Study the chart. Then complete the sentences below with but, or, so.
It's cold but sunny in Vancouver today.
shows an opposite or contrast
It's cold in Boston, but it's warm in Miami.
joins words and sentences
Is it warm or chilly today?
gives a choice
It's very hot! I can't eat or sleep.
joins words and sentences
We can go to the beach, or we can visit the zoo.
gives a result, joins sentences
It's raining, so we're not having a picnic in the park.
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1. William can't speak French,___________ Marion can.

2. Roberto is very healthy. He doesn't drink__________ smoke.
3. I feel tired, ___________-I'm going home.
4. Does the movie start at 7:00__________ 7:30?
5. Tokyo is an exciting city, ____________it's very expensive to live in.
6. The Computer is broken, ______________I can't check my e-mail.
7. It's cold outside,_____________ Mario is wearing shorts.
8. For dinner, you can have chicken, fish,_____________- beef.
B. Combine the two sentences using but, or, or so.
Example: Damon likes to travel. His girlfriend doesn't like to travel.
Damon likes to travel, but his girlfriend doesn't
____________________
1. We can go to Martin's party. We can see a movie.
_________________________________________________________________
2. John is sick. He's not coming to class today.
_________________________________________________________________
3. It's a beautiful day. We're having class outside.
_________________________________________________________________
4. I'm wearing my glasses. I can't see the whiteboard.
_________________________________________________________________
5. Alain wants to study at an American university. He's taking the TOEFL exam.
_________________________________________________________________
C. Pair work. Complete the sentences about yourself. Then read each sentence to a partner.
1. I can _______________________________ but I cant________________________________.
2. I like to___________________________ or____________________________ in the summer.
3. The weather here is often________________________ in the winter, so__________________.

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6. COMMUNICATION
A.

Pair work. Interview your partner. Complete the survey with his or her answers.

V A C A T I O N S U R V EY
1. When do you usually take a vacation?

4. What are your favorite activities?

in the spring

in the autumn

swimming

hiking

in the summer

in the winter

skiing

playing golf

surfing

cycling

2. What kind of weather do you like?

hot

hot

warm

cool

3. What do you like to do on vacation?

Relax

exercise

see things

B. Pair work. Imagine that your partner is looking for a place to go on vacation.
Read about the places below and choose one for your partner.
Cape Town, South Africa
Weather:
In spring and summer
(September-March), it's warm.
The autumn and winter
months are chilly, and it rains.
Activities: This coastal city has
Beautiful mountains and lively
beaches. They're great for
hiking
surfing
swimming
relaxing
waterskiing

Las Vegas, USA

Weather:
Sunny days, cool evenings all
year
In summer, it's 100F/38C
Activities:
Casinos, great nightlife and
restaurants
Swimming pools and golf
courses.
Beautiful mountains for
hiking, and for skiing

C. Pair work. Tell your partner your suggestion. Explain your reasons. Does your partner like
your suggestion?
D. Pair work. Change partners, and do activities A to C again.
You should go to Las Vegas or Cape Town. You like warm weather, but you
usually have a vacation in December...

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ON VACATION
1. VOCABULARY:
A. Imagine that you are
a. pack your suitcases
going on vacation
b. check into your hotel
to another country.
c. buy a plane ticket
Match an activity
with a photo (Track 22).

d. go sightseeing
e. get a passport
f. take photos

B. Pair work. Which activities do you do before you travel?

Which do you do on vacation? Which ones do you do
after the trip? Tell your partner.

Ask & ANSWER

How often do you go on vacation? Do you have a passport?
Why or why not? On vacation, do you take a lot of photos?

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g. show photos to friends

h. rent a car
1. unpack

Before you travel to another country,

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2. LISTENING:
A. Listen to these three conversations. What is each person doing? Circle the correct answer.
(Track 23)
1. The woman is buying a plane ticket /getting a passport / checking in at the airport.
2. The man and-woman are looking at / showing a photo of the Statue of Liberty.
3. The man is renting a car / getting a passport /checking into a hotel.
B. Listen again. Complete the sentences with the correct city (Track 24)
1. The woman is traveling to __________________________________________.
2. The man and woman are in __________________________________________.
3. The man and woman are visiting _____________________________________.
Ask& ANSWER
Look at your answers in B. Which place would
you like to visit? Why?

3. READING:
When you travel, do you ever forget things in your hotel or at the airport?
What do you forget?
A. Study the pictures of these items. Then read the news story and underline the items in the
story. How are these five things related to each other? (Track 25)

LOST AND FOUND

Tokyo, its an envelope with $850,000 in cash. At Florida's Disney World, it's a glass eye. At a
hotel in England, it's a goat and a false leg. How are all of these things similar? They are unusual
things that people leave in hotel rooms, in airports, and on city streets.
Trish Martino works in the Lost and Found Center at an airport in a US city, "Sure. We find the
usual stuff-cellphones, keys, sunglasses, and wallets," she says. "But people also forget some weird
things at the airport, too What does Ms. Martino find:' A woman's false teeth in the bathroom. A
mannequin in an airport waiting area How do you forget those things? Martino wonders.
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Nobuo Hasuda works for the Lost and Found Center in downtown Tokyo. The Center has almost
800,000 items. Three hundred thousand of them are umbrellas! There are also many other things jewelry and briefcases, snow-shoes and musical instruments.
Mr. Hasuda keeps the lost items for six months and two weeks. After this time the finder can take
the item. This is good luck for some people. Remember the envelope in Tokyo with $850.000? The
owner did not claim it. Now the money belongs to the finder!

B. Read the story again. Then complete each sentence with the correct word or number.
1. In Tokyo, someone lost $__________________in cash.
2. In England, someone forgot a_____________ and a ______________ in a hotel room.
3. People often lose these things in US airports:____________,_____________,_____________,
and ________________.
4. In Tokyo, if the owner doesn't claim the lost item, the________________ can ask for it.
5. Tokyo's Lost and Found downtown center has __________________ umbrellas.

C. Find these words in the reading.

1. This word means objects or things:
___________________________________.
2. This word means strange or unusual:
____________________________________.
3. This word means to ask for a lost item:
____________________________________.

4. EXPLAINING GRAMMAR: Whose; possessive pronouns; belong to

A. Study the chart. Notice the words in bold.

Whose passport is
this?

Possessive
Adjectives

Possessive Pronouns

Belong to

Its my passport.
Your
Her
His
Our
Their

Its mine.
Yours
Hers.
His.
Ours.
Theirs.

It belong to me
You.
Her.
Him.
Us.
Them.

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B. Group work. Work in groups of three. Complete the

conversation with the correct words. Use the chart
above to help you. Then practice the conversation.
Jim: OK, Bobby. I have my luggage.
Where's yours?
Bobby: I don't know. Oh wait, here's
_______________ suitcase.
Jim: Great. Let's go.
Bobby: Wait a minute. This suitcase isn't ________________.
Jim: Are you sure?
Bobby: Yeah, i t says Simon Konig.
Jim: Hey, I think that guy over there has ________________.
Maybe this one is ________________.
Bobby: Excuse me, sir. Does this suitcase belong to ____________________?
Simon: Yes, thanks. It's __________________. And I think this one is ___________________.

C. Answer the questions using possessive pronouns and belong to.

1. Whose ticket is this? (Mary's) It's hers. I t belongs to her.
2. Whose keys are these? (my keys)

___________________________________________

3. Whose suitcase is this? (my parents')

___________________________________________

4. Whose sunglasses are these? (John's)

___________________________________________

5. Whose car is this? (Peter's and mine)

___________________________________________

D. Group work. Read the directions to do this activity.

1. Student A closes his or her eyes.
2. Each of the other students chooses a personal item and puts it on Student As desk.
3. Student A opens his or her eyes.

Is this your watch?

No, Its not mine.

4. Student A guesses the owner of each item.

5. Repeat the activity w i t h a different Student A.

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5. WRITING: Newspaper ad

A. Read the ad below. Then write an ad about a lost item of yours.

LOST!
Brown leather backpack. Two university textbooks are inside one is a math textbook; the other is a
history book. Lost at a bus stop near Georgetown University on Monday night. Please contact the
owner at 555-2121, S50 reward!
B. Class activity. Put your ad on the classroom wall. Read the other ads. Are any of the ads
similar? What kinds of things do most people lose?

6. COMMUNICATION:
A. Complete the survey below with your answers.
On vacation . . .

My Answer

My partners answer

1. How do you like to travel-by

bus, plane, train, or car?
2. How many suitcases do you
usually take?
3. What is something you always
take?
4. Do you spend a lot of money?
5. Do you like to travel by
yourself or go with a group?
6. Do you like to take a lot of
pictures?
7. Do you like to go sightseeing
or relax?
B. Pair work. Get together with a partner. Take turns asking and answering the questions.
Explain your answers.
C. Are you and your partner similar or different? Do you think you could travel together? Why
or why not? Tell the class.

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7. PRACTICING:

A. Look at the TV and write sentences about the

weather in these cities now. Follow the
example.
Example: Cairo It's hot and sunny in Cairo now.
1. Hong Kong ________________________________
2. Moscow ___________________________________
3. New York _________________________________
4. Rio de Janeiro ______________________________
5. Sydney ____________________________________
6. (your city) _________________________________
B. What clothes do people wear in these kinds of weather?
Hot

Warm

cold

rainy

C. What's the weather like in your city during these months?

1. January

______________________________________________________________

2. April

______________________________________________________________

3. July

______________________________________________________________

4. October

______________________________________________________________

D. Complete the conversation with should or shouldnt.

Dave:
Ahmed:
Dave:
Ahmed:
Dave:

Im going to Cairo next week. What clothes should

I pack?
Well, it's really hot. You ____________ pack lots of T-shirts,
and you ____________ take sandals.
What about shorts?
You _______________pack shorts. We never wear them.
You___________________ take long pants.
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E. Now write three new conversations. Use should or shouldn't.

1. Moscow / in January
Cathy: I'm going to Moscow in January. _________________________________________?
Galina: ____________________________________________________________________
Cathy: What about. __________________________________________________________
Galina: ____________________________________________________________________
Cathy: ____________________________________________________________________

2. Tokyo / in June
Anne: ____________________________________________________________________
Takeshi: Well, it's really rainy _________________________________________________
Anne: What about. __________________________________________________________
Takeshi: __________________________________________________________________
Anne: ____________________________________________________________________

3. your city / next week

Paul: Im going to__________________ next week._________________________________
You: ______________________________________________________________________
Paul: What about ____________________________________________________________
You: ______________________________________________________________________
Paul: ______________________________________________________________________

F. Match the sentence parts. Write the letter of the answer on the line.
1. I love soccer, ____

a. but I don't have any sisters.

2. It's hot in summer ____

b. or would you like to stay in?

3. We can watch a video, _____

c. but I don't like baseball.

4. My computer doesn't work, _____

d. so she always takes the bus.

5. Leah can't drive a car,_____

e. but she can't speak French.

6. I have three brothers, ______

f. so I'm getting a new one.

7. Do you want to go out, _____

g. or we can listen to music.

8. She speaks Spanish,

h. so I always wear T-shirts.

______

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G. Put the sentences together with or, so, or but.

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

Example: There's no food in the kitchen. We can't have breakfast.

There's no food in the kitchen, so we can't have breakfast
.
It's really cold today. It's very sunny.
______________________________________________________________________________
Should I wear a dress to the party? Should I wear pants?
______________________________________________________________________________
Kevin likes dogs. He doesn't like cats.
______________________________________________________________________________
We have a test tomorrow. I'm studying this afternoon.
______________________________________________________________________________
My computer is old. I really like it.
______________________________________________________________________________
We can have fish for dinner. We can have chicken.
______________________________________________________________________________

7. It's raining today. We're staying at home.

______________________________________________________________________________

H. Finish the sentences using or, so, or but. Use your own ideas.
Example: I like fish, but I don't like chicken.
1. I'm studying English, ________________________________________________________
2. I know many English words,___________________________________________________
3. Today I can ________________________________________________________________
4. I like _____________________________________________________________________
5. I have ____________________________________________________________________

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ON VACATION:
A. Look at the list and fill in the correct verb from the box. Use each verb only once.

Unpack

Show

Get

Buy

Go

Pack

Rent

Take

Check

Before the trip:

1. __________________ a new passport.
2. __________________ a plane ticket.
3. __________________ my suitcases.
On the trip:
4. __________________ a car.
5. __________________ into the hotel.
6. __________________ sightseeing.
7. __________________ photos.
After the trip:
8. __________________ my suitcases.
9. __________________ my photos to my
friends.

B. Complete the sentences.

Example: Please give the book to me. It's mine.
1. Please give the book to Carlos and Lara. It's _____________________
2. Please give the book to Peter. It's______________________________
3. n i give the book to you. It's __________________________________
4. Please give the book to us. It's ________________________________
5. Please give the book to Linda. It's _____________________________
C. Write sentences. Follow the example.
Example: It belongs to Leslie. It belongs to her. It's hers.
1. Eduardo
______________________________________________________________________________
2. Maya
______________________________________________________________________________
3. Shaun and Jamela
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D. Read the article.

Watch the weather!
Most people plan their
vacations very carefully.
They think a lot about plane
tickets, passports, and hotel
reservations.
But they often forget about
one important thing, the
weather.
You should learn about the
right time to visit your
vacation spot. Here is some
information to help you plan
your next vacation.

Italy: The weather is sunny

all year, but it's sometimes
cold in winter. April and May
are warm and beautiful. From
June to September, it's very
hot.
Australia: Summer here is
from December to April. It
sometimes rains, but the
weather is usually very good.
In winter, it snows a little in
some places, but most of
Australia isnt very cold.

Hong Kong: The weather is

hot and very humid here a lot
of the year, In July and
August, it's sometimes very
windy, and there are bad
storms. October and
November are warm and
not so humid, but in
December and January, it
gets very chilly sometimes.
Germany: From November
to April, the weather is cold,
cloudy and snowy In spring,
it's warm, but there's a lot of
rain, July and August are
usually warm and sunny.
India: You shouldn't travel
to India from June to
September; There is a lot of
rain everywhere. From
November to April, after the
rainy season, the weather is
nice and cool. In April and
May it often gets very hot.

E. For each place, write the best time for a vacation and the reason.
Place
Italy

Best time
April and May

Australia
Hong Kong
Germany
India

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F. Read the travel tips and fill in should or shouldn't.

Travel Tips for Thailand
The weather is hot and humid all year, so you __________ pack sunglasses, T-shirts, and sandals.
You _____________ buy your plane ticket early Thailand is a very popular place for a vacation,
and the planes are very full.
The traffic is very bad and people drive really fast, so you ______________rent a car.
You _______________drink a lot of water and juice to stay cool.
You ________________take photos outside in the afternoon. It's too sunny and bright.
Have fun in Thailand!

G. Write some travel tips for your city or country: Travel Tips for
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________________

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MY FAVORITE PAST TIMES

1. VOCABULARY:
A. Match a word in the box with an activity on the web page.
a. baseball
b. soccer
c. basketball
d. chess
e. rowing
f. volleyball
b. swimming
a. tennis
b. bowling

B. Pair work. With a partner, match each noun from the box A with a verb below.
Baseball

Swimming
play

go

With the names of team sport and games we use play: Play cards.
When we describe the physical activities we use go: go swimming.

C. Pair work. What other activities match with GO and PLAY? Add them to the list.
Ask& ANSWER
Look at the web page. Which clubs or teams are interesting to you? Why?

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2. LISTENING:
A. Listen. Circle the correct answer to complete the sentence. (Track 27)
Mike / Mike's family has a lot of trophies.

B. Listen again. Which sports do they play? What activities do they do? Check () the correct
box (Track 28)

Ask & ANSWER

Do you, or does someone you know, play a sport?
Do you have any awards or trophies? Explain.
3. PRONUNCIATION: Reduced to
A. The pronunciation of to is usually reduced. Listen to these sentences. Notice the weak, short
pronunciation of to. (Track 29)
1.
2.
3.
4.

I like to play golf.

She likes to go jogging.
I love to sleep late.
He hates to study.

5.
6.
7.
8.

We plan to fly to Paris.

Do you like to play chess?
I want to be early.
I hate to be late.

B. Pair work. Practice saying the sentences in A with your partner. Pay attention to the
pronunciation of to.

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4. SPEAKING: Making, accepting, and declining invitations

A. Listen to the conversation. Underline Gina's invitation. Circle the words Connie uses to
accept Gina's invitation (Track 30).
Connie:

So, Gina, are you planning to join a team or club this semester?

Gina:

Yeah. I want to work for the school newspaper and maybe join the tennis team.

Connie:

The tennis team?

Gina:

Uh-huh. Do you like tennis?

Connie:

Yes, I love it.

Gina:

Really? Me too. Do you want to play tennis this afternoon?

Connie:

Sure, I'd love to! There are tennis courts near the student union. Let's play there.

B. Pair work. Practice the conversation with your partner.

C. Think of a sport to practice or activity you like to do. Complete the Information below.
1. Sport or activity I like to do: _________________________________________
2. Place to do the sport or activity: ______________________________________
3. Day/time I want to do the activity: ____________________________________
D. Pair work. Invite four people in your class to do your activity in C. They can accept or
decline the invitation. Use the Useful Expressions to help you.
Useful Expressions:
Inviting; accepting and declining invitations

Do you want to go bowling

after class? Theres a
bowling alley at the mall.

Do you want to play tennis this afternoon?

Sure, I'd love to!
Sorry, I can't. I'm busy.
Thanks, b u t . . . (I can't play tennis).

Sorry, I cant
Im busy.
Sure, Id love to go!

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5. EXPLAINING GRAMMAR: Verb + noun; verb + infinitive

A. Study the chart. Notice the verbs and the highlighted words.
I love baseball. It's my favorite sport.
I want a new car.
I don't like spicy food.
I love to play tennis.
I want to buy a new car
Do you plan to visit Australia?

A noun or noun phrase can follow many verbs.

The infinitive can follow some verbs.
Some of these are like, love, hate, want, plan,
and expect.

B. Read the sentences. Underline the main verb. Is the main verb followed by a noun or noun
phrase or by an infinitive? Write N (for noun or noun phrase) or / (for infinitive).
1. I like to swim.
2. Connor likes this video game.
3. Diane wants a new swimsuit.
4. Does he want to play tennis?
5. We love to watch old movies.

_______
_______
________
________
________

6. I hate loud music.

________
7. No, I don't want more coffee. ________
8. He expects to do well on the test.________
9. Nadia doesn't like baseball.
________
10.1 plan to buy the blue hat.
________

C. This is Jenna. For each picture, make up two sentences about her. Use the verbs, like,
want, and love. Write your sentences on a separate piece of paper.

D. Pair work. Read your ideas to your partner. Are they the same?
Ask &ANSWER
What's your favorite sport or game? Which sports or games don't you like?
What kind of music do you love? What music don't you like?
What movie do you want to see? What movie don't you want to see?

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6. COMMUNICATION: Who said that?

A. Read the questions below. Write your answers under My answer in the chart.

My answer

Classmates name

Classmates answer

1. Whats your favorite food?

2. Whos your favorite singer or
band?
3. Whos your favorite athlete?
(soccer/basketball/tennis
player)
4. What do you like to do in your
free time?
5. What do you want to do next
year?
6. What gift do you want for
your birthday?
B. Class activity. For each question, interview a different classmate. Write each persons
name and answer in the chart.
C. Group work. Join a group of three people. For each question, read a classmates answer.
Do not say the persons name. Your group guesses which classmate gave that answer.

OK, first question. Whats your

persons favorite food?

This person loves spicy foodespecially hot curly.

Yes, thats right!

I know! Thats Mateo

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WHAT ARE YOU LIKE?

1. VOCABULARY:
A. Look at the picture of Kira's apartment. Then read the sentences below. Pay attention to
the highlighted adjectives. (Track 31)

1. Kira is independent. She has her own apartment and pays her own bills.
2. She is a serious, hardworking student. She gets all 20.
3. She's creative. She loves to paint, and has many new ideas.
4. Kira is not very organized. Her desk is very messy.
5. Kira likes to play sports. She's very competitive. She likes to win.
6. Kira has a lot of credit card bills. She's not careful with her money. She goes shopping and
buys things without thinking. She's impulsive.
B. Match the sentences in A with a place in the apartment. Write the number (1-6) in the
circle
C. Which adjectives in A describe you? Your parents? Your best friend? Explain with an
example.
I am competitive. When I play a game. I hate to lose
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2. LISTENING
A. Listen. What are Ashley and her dad talking about? Check the correct answer (Track 32).
Ashley's grades

Ashley's major at school

Ashley's part-time job

B. Listen again. Complete the sentences (Track 33)

1. Ashley wants to study art / business.
2. Her dad wants her to study art / business.
3. Ashley says there is very little / a lot she can do with an art degree.
4. Ashley thinks the business world is perfect / too competitive for her.
Ask & ANSWER
Who do you agree with-Ashley or her dad? Explain.

3. READING:
A. Read the magazine article on the next page. Which personality type are you? Read the
article again. Circle D for Dreamer, P for Partner, T for Thinker, or A for Artist for each
sentence. Sometimes more than one answer is possible. (Track 34)
1. This person wants to be in a group.

D P T A

2. These people are often hardworking and organized.

D P T A

3. These people like to be free.

D P T A

4. These people are competitive.

D P T A

5. These people often work as teachers.

D P T A

6. These people often work as politicians.

D P T A

7. Lance Armstrong is an example of this personality type.

D P T A

8. Harry Potter is an example of this personality type.

D P T A

Ask & ANSWER

Look again at the reading. For each personality type, think of one more famous
person to add to the list. Explain your choice.

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WHAT IS YOUR PERSONALITY TYPE?

What is your personality type? Are you similar to Martin Luther King Jr. or Russell Crowe? Queen
Elizabeth or Albert Einstein? Read about these types and find out!
The Dreamer
A Dreamer thinks there is a"right"way to do things.
This person wants to live in the perfect world."
A Dreamer is often hardworking and organized.
Many are good listeners and like to help others.
Many Dreamers work as teachers, lawyers, and in
leadership roles.
Famous Dreamers: Mohandas Gandhi,
Martin Luther King Jr., Aung San Suu Kyi
The Partner
A Partner wants to be in a group. For this person, rules and group
harmony are important. These rules keep peace In the group.
Partners are often serious, careful people. Many do well as
teachers, managers, police officers, and politicians.
Famous Partners: Queen Elizabeth II, Mother Teresa

The Thinker
For Thinkers, understanding things is very important.
They like to solve problems and make new things.
Thinkers can also be competitive. They like to win.
They are independent and often have very strong opinions.
Many Thinkers work as scientists, inventors, politicians, and
engineers.
Famous Thinkers: Bill Gates, Socrates, Albert Einstein

The Artist
Artists want to be free. They don't want to follow the rules all the
time. Artists like action and are often Impulsive.
They also like trying new things. Like Thinkers, many Artists have
strong opinions. Many Artists are creative and do well as
musicians, actors, fashion designers, and athletes.
Famous Artists: Russell Crowe, Madonna, Lance Armstrong

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4. EXPLAINING GRAMMAR: How often ...? frequency expressions

A. Pair work. Study the chart. Then look at Ricardo's calendar. Take turns asking and
answering questions about him with your partner.
How often do you check your e-mail?
Every day / Monday / week / month.
Once a week.
Twice a month.
Three times a year.

All the time (very often)

Once in a while (sometimes)

How often does Ricardo . . .

1. have class? ______________________________________________________________
2. meet with his study group? _________________________________________________
3. work at the caf?_________________________________________________________
4. work from 3:00-6:00? _____________________________________________________
Class
9:00-noon
Work
1:00-4:00

Work
10:00-2:00
Study group
4:00-6:00

Class
9:00-noon
Work
1:00-4:00

Work
10:00-2:00
Study group
4:00-6:00

Class
9:00-noon
Work
1:00-4:00

Work
10:00-2:00

Work
3.00-6.00

B. Pair work. Take turns asking and answering questions about these activities with your
partner. Explain your answers.
have class
buy new clothes

go on a date
check your e-mail

exercise
get a haircut

How often do you have class?

I have classes three times a week.
5. WRITING: What are you like?
A. Read Luisa's description. Then write about yourself. Choose two adjectives that describe
your personality.
Hi there! My name is Luisa.
I am independent. I like to do things for myself. I like to make my own
choices. I don't need other people advice all the time. I am also openmind. I like to learn and try new things. I like to hear other people's
opinions and ideas.
What about you? What are you like?

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B. Pair work. Exchange your paper with a partner's. Read your partner's description. Are
you similar or different?

6. COMMUNICATION: Personality quiz

A. Pair work. Use the chart to interview a partner. Circle his or her answers.

Questions
How often do you clean your room?

Personality Quiz
Answers
a. once a week

b. once in a while. I hate to clean.

How often do friends ask for your advice?

a. all the time

b. almost never

What is more important?

a. being kind

What is more important?

a. agreeing with the group

b. saying my opinion

Are you careful with money?

a. Yes, almost always.

b. No, not really

Which is important to you?

a. success

b. happiness

You're playing a game.

a. I hate to lose.

b. being honest

b. I want to win, but if I lose, it's OK.

Which sentence describes you?

You cell phone isn't working.

a. trv to fix it myself

b. ask for help

What is more important?

a. facts

b. feelings

What do you want in your life?

a. many different experiences

b. the same Job

What is more important?

a. being free

b. being careful

a. Yes!

b. No way!

What do you do?

You get a free ticket to Paris.

The plane leaves tomorrow. Do you go?

Pair work. Total your partner's points for each color (a = 2 points, b = 1 point). Your teacher
will read to you about the color(s) with the most points. Listen to discover your partner's
personality type(s). Tell your partner what his or her personality is.

Pair work. Do you agree with your description? Explain your opinion to your partner.

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7. PRACTICING:
A. Unscramble these names of pastimes.

1. gnismmwi: swimming _
2. cresco: _________________
3. lowbing: ________________
4. snnite: __________________
5. teksallabb :______________

6. bellyvolla: __________________
7. worgin: ____________________
8. hescs: _____________________
9. lablseab: ___________________

B. Write the words from A in the boxes. Add other pastimes to the boxes.
I like it

Its ok

I dont like it

C. Complete the sentences with play or go. Remember to use the correct form.
1. Ramn and Felipe ______play______ soccer every Saturday.
2. It's really cold today, so we can't _______________ swimming at the beach.
3. Eun-Mi _________________ basketball for her schools team.
4. Do you __________________ tennis in the park?
5. People usually _________________ baseball in summer.
6. John ___________________ bowling with his friends every week.
7. I have a boat. Let's _________________ rowing.
8. We______________ volleyball with our friends after school.
D. Unscramble the sentences to make conversations.
1. Andy: (like / you / do / bowling)
Do you like bowling

_____?

Jeff: (it / yes / love /I)

_____________________________________________________________________________?
Andy: (on Saturday / go bowling / do / want / you / to)
______________________________________________________________________________?
Jeff: (a bowling alley / sure / on Park Street / Id love to / there's / there / let's go)
______________________________________________________________________________?
2. Julie: (soccer / do / like / you)
______________________________________________________________________________?
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Ana: (1 / yes / it / love)

______________________________________________________________________________?
Julie: (soccer / do / want / to / play / tomorrow / you)
______________________________________________________________________________?
Ana: (busy / sorry /1 / can't / I'm)
_______________________________________________________________________________
?

E. Now write new conversations.

1. (swimming / tomorrow / pool / in Center Park)
You: _________________________________________________________________________
Your friend: ___________________________________________________________________
You:_________________________________________________________________________
Your friend: Sure, ______________________________________________________________
2. (basketball / tonight / a big test tomorrow)
You:_________________________________________________________________________
Your friend: ___________________________________________________________________
You: _________________________________________________________________________
Your friend: Sony, ______________________________________________________________
3. (your idea) __________________________________________________________________
You: _________________________________________________________________________
Your friend: ___________________________________________________________________
You:_________________________________________________________________________
Your friend: Sure ______________________________________________________________
4. (your idea)__________________________________________________________________
You: _________________________________________________________________________
Your friend:____________________________________________________________________
F. Underline the infinitives in these sentences. Write X if there isn't an infinitive.
Examples: ______ I want to buy a car.
X I like small cars.
1. _____ I plan to take a vacation in June.
2. _____ What do you want to do tonight?
3. _____ Ayako hates cold weather because she loves the beach.
4. _____ I don't like to get up early. ^
5. _____ Jane plans her schedule every week.
6. _____ Jun-Ho expects to get a job next summer.
7. _____ I want a new computer
8. _____ Paul loves to play chess on weekends.
9. _____ We expect hot weather tomorrow.
10. _____I love ice cream and cake for dessert.
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G. Complete the sentences with infinitive forms of verbs from the box.
Dance watch visit

go

play

finish eat

listen cook

1. Sue wants to visit Australia in November because the weather is good.

2. I plan_____________ for a new apartment. This one is too expensive for me.
3. Do you want _____________ rowing with me on the lake?
4. Jesse likes ________________ tennis after class.
5. I love _____________to the school orchestra. My friends play in it.
6. Omar hates ____________. He always eats dinner in restaurants.
7. Do you like _____________, in nightclubs?
8. I expect________________ my homework by 7:00. Then we can go out.
9. What do you like _______________for breakfast?
10. My parents love ____________old movies on TV.
H. Write sentences about yourself. Use infinitives. Follow the example.
Example: like I like to watch action movies.
1. like______________________________________________________________________
2. love_____________________________________________________________________
3. hate_____________________________________________________________________
4. want_____________________________________________________________________
5. plan_____________________________________________________________________

I. Complete the words for personal qualities.

1. Salma is really hardworking . She studies for six hours every night.
2. Writers should be c _ _ _ _ _ _ _. They should have many interesting ideas.
3. Are you _ _ _ _ _ _ z_ _? Can you find everything in your room?
4. Jared is very s _ _ _ _ _ _ . He doesn't laugh or make jokes.
5. _ _ _ _ f_ _ people don't like to do dangerous things.
6. My children are very _n _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . They know how to do most things by themselves.
7. Athletes should be very _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _v_. They should always try hard to win.
8. Alan is too i _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ . He never makes plans.

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J. Write descriptions of two friends. Write about their personaities and give examples.
1- Name:_________________Description: ______________________
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2- Name : __________________Description: ____________________
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Sachiko is very creative.

She writes great stories and
she also writes songs, Shes
also really hardworking.
She has a job after school,
but she gets very good
grades.

K. Write these time expressions in order of frequency (1-8). Then write a sentence for each one.
Follow the example.
Every day
Twice a month

every Sunday
twice a week

four times a year

every year

never
all the time

Example: all the time

/
wear glasses all the time.
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READING
The Right Personality
Do you have the right personality for these jobs? We asked some famous people what it takes to be
a success in their field.
Don Pierce, star of the movie Race against Time
A good actor works very, very hard. People think that actors spend their
time at a lot of parties and nightclubs, but that isn't true. Actors spend
hoursmany hoursstudying their lines for each movie. And you really
have to understand people so that you can understand your character in the
movie.
Dr. Janice Wong, author of Perfect Health Now
The most important thing for a good doctor is being a good listener. You
have to understand people and their problems. A good doctor likes to solve
problems and always wants to help His or her patients. And you can't be
impulsiveyou should always be careful. Sometimes the first answer you
think of isn't the right answer. Doctors need a lot of energy, because they
are usually hardworking.
Daniel Vasquez, president Interex Corporation
To be a success in business, you have to work well with groups of people.
At the same time, you need to have strong opinions and be able to explain
your opinions clearly. Good business people always like to make new
things and try new ideas. They are very organized, and they work very
long hours
A. In the article, which things are important for these jobs? Check ( / ) the boxes.
actor

doctor

1. a good listener
2. hardworking
3. impulsive
4. creative
5. understand people
6. careful
7. have strong opinions
8. want to help people
9. organized
10. work well with people

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C .Read and complete the paragraph. Use words from the box.
independent

competitive

hardworking

serious

careful

A good athlete is hardworking. He or she practices for many hours before every game. Athletes
should also be ______________ .They should always think about their team, and how to win.
Good athletes are also ______________.They practice alone, even when the coach isn't there.
They are very ________________about their health, and they don't do dangerous things. And they
are very _______________ about their sport-it is the most important thing in their life!

D. What do you think makes a good student? Write a paragraph with your ideas.
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