INTERMEDIATE

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WORKBOOK ANSWER KEY
UNIT 1: BUYING A CAR
LISTENING - Ad

a. 2
b. 3
c. 1. Lara
2. Lara
3. Natalie
4. Lara

5.
6.
7.
8.

Lara
Natalie
Natalie
Lara

d. Ad 2
f. 1. wonderful
2. at another place, happy
3. newest, for the same money
4. promise
READING - Buying A Used Car

a. 3
b. 1, 4, 5
c. 1. make up your mind
2. lower

3. should
4. you ought to get somebody else to check it

d. SAMPLE:
Buying A New Car
1. You should decide what kind of car you want to buy.
2. Its a good idea to think about the features you want in your car.
3. If you want to try the car, you can ask the dealer to let you drive it.
Renting An Apartment
1. First of all, you ought to decide on the size and location.
2. Dont take an apartment that you cant afford.
3. Its a good idea to speak to other people who live in the building.
Going On A Diet
1. You should decide how much you want to lose.
2. You ought to go to a doctor before you go on a diet.
3. Dont go on a dangerous diet.

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SPEAKING - The Car

a. This isnt exactly what I had in mind.

No, . This just isnt what I need.
No, Im sorry. This car simply isnt what I wanted.
b. 1. Dealer - persuading
2. Customer - accepting
3. Dealer - persuading
4. Customer - refusing

5. Customer - refusing
6. Customer - accepting
7. Dealer - persuading

c. SAMPLE:
Car Dealer:
Car Dealer:
Customer: (refusing)
Car Dealer:
Customer:
Car Dealer:
Customer: (refusing)
Car Dealer:
Customer: (accepting)

Here it is. Isnt it beautiful?

Here it is. Isnt it beautiful?
Im sorry. This isnt exactly what I had in mind.
And its only $5000 dollars.
(refusing) No, thats too much for me.
I could lower the price to $4000 dollars
No, I really cant afford this.
What if I let you pay it off in 12 monthly payments?
O.K. Do you accept checks?

GRAMMAR - Conditionals: Real

a. 1. c
2. e
3. a

4. d
5. b

b. 1. If you want a good dealer, you should come to us!

2. If you are interested in the latest models, we will show them to you.
3. If you find a car you like, we will let you test-drive it.
4. If you want / need a comfortable payment plan, we will give it to you.
5. If you buy from us, you will get great service.

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UNIT 2: ACCIDENTS
LISTENING - Bad Back

a. 1. hurt
2. carry,
3. not supposed to
4. heavy things

5. careful
6. by himself
7. back problems

b. The only true sentence is 3

Rewrites:

1. Anita is worried about Bens back problem.

2. Anita thinks Ben should see a doctor.
4. Fran is explaining why Ben was carrying a sofa.

c. SAMPLE:
Doctor:
Ben:
Doctor:
Ben:
Doctor:
Ben:
Doctor:
Ben:
Doctor:
Ben:
Doctor:
Ben:

Are you in pain?

Yes, I am.
How do you feel?
Not very good.
Do you want some medicine for the pain?
Yes, I do. /Yes, please.
Where exactly does it hurt?
Right here.
How did it happen?
I was carrying a heavy sofa.
Why were you carrying a sofa?
I had just bought it. I wanted to take it to my car.

READING - Cliff Terror

a. 4, 3, 6, 2, 5, 1

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b. SAMPLE:
But nobody heard Susans shouts, so she asked Ellen to join her.
Come on, Ellen, shout with me!
When still nobody heard them, Ellen had a great idea - they could use Susans ankle bandage, and
wave it in the air to get Daniels attention. She explained her idea to Susan.
If you take off your bandage, we can wave it in the air. Maybe then theyll see us.
After the girls had been waving the bandage for over five minutes, Daniel finally noticed them.
When he looked down he realized there was no way he could get them up the cliff. The only way to
rescue them was by helicopter, so he shouted down to them.
Dont try to climb the cliff. Dont move. Im going to call for a helicopter to rescue you.
Susan was so happy to hear this that she started dancing, on one foot. When Ellen saw her she said,
I told you it was only a minor injury.
SPEAKING - Look Out!

a. 2.

b. Warning:
We arent allowed to walk here.
Its dangerous
The sign says it isnt safe.
You could get hurt.
Something might fall on you
Look out! There are falling
bricks.

Ignoring a warning:

Nonsense! Its perfectly safe

Dont worry. It wont

c. SAMPLE:
A. Policeman warning driver about driving too fast:
That sign says you arent allowed to drive over 100 kilometers an hour.
You shouldnt drive so fast. You could cause an accident.
B. Father warning child climbing a tree:

Be careful! You might fall. Dont climb higher.

C. Woman warning man carrying something heavy:

You arent supposed to carry heavy things. You could hurt your back.
D. Mother warning child not to go into the sea:

Dont go into the water. Its dangerous. You arent allowed to go swimming
here.
E. Teacher warning teenage student not to smoke:

You arent allowed to smoke here. Dont you see the sign?
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GRAMMAR - Past Perfect: Progressive

a. 1. He had been sleeping at his desk all night.

2. They had been eating chocolate cake.
3. She had been working at the computer all day.
b. pushed
crashed
hadn't been paying

had been thinking

decided

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UNIT 3: PROBLEMS
LISTENING - Voice Mail: Family

a. Would you do me a favor? Could you pick up my dress at the cleaners for me?
b. POSSIBLE ANSWERS: 3, 4
Note that you wouldn't call your mother by her first name, so 2 is unsuitable.
d. 1, 3, 6
e. 1. A secretary who works with Marcy is sick.
2. Marcy has to stay at work late.
3. She can't pick up Lori's dress.
4. She has asked Jane to pick up the dress instead.
5. Jane will pick up the dress.
6. Lori will have the dress in time for the party.
f. SAMPLE:
Hi, ___________. This ______________________
Would you please do me a favor?
Could you go to the supermarket for me?
I dont have time to go because I have an exam tomorrow.
Thanks a lot Bye

READING - A Foreign Affair

a. 5, 2, 6, 7, 3, 4, 8
b. 3
c. 1. F
2. T
3. F
4. T

5. F
6. T
7. T

SPEAKING - Fried Fish

a. The waiter:
The woman:
The man:
The waiter:

Is this what you had in mind?

Yes, its wonderful!
This is not what I wanted.
Im terribly sorry.

b. 1. expressing satisfaction
2. asking for an opinion
3. expressing dissatisfaction

5. apologizing
6. accepting an apology

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c. SAMPLE:
Waiter:
Customer 1:
Waiter:
Customer 2:

Is this what you had in mind, maam?

Yes, it is. Its wonderful
What about you, sir? What do you think of the fish?
Its terrible. It isnt what I wanted.

GRAMMAR - Past Perfect: Simple

a. 1. d
2. a
3. e

4. b
5. c

b. had lost
had forgotten
had kept

had brought
had forgotten

c. Ben went to the dentist because he had broken his front tooth
My friends didnt want to go to that movie with me because they had already seen it.
Tom failed the exam because he hadnt studied for it.
Tony didnt win the piano competition because he hadnt practiced enough.
Clare didnt want to drive because she had been in a car accident as a child.

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UNIT 4: HELPING OUT

LISTENING - Neighbors

a. 1. F
2. T
3. T
4. T

5. F
6. F
7. F

b. Eric: 1, 2, 4

Rene: 3, 5, 6

c. 4, 6, 3, 7, 5, 2
READING - She Owes you a favor

a. It broke down in the middle of the highway.

She called Barry.
He was working on his history paper.
He is a mechanic. / He is her best friend.
He needs help with his history paper / assignment.
b. Barry: 3, 6
Alison: 1, 4, 5, 7, 8

Marcello: 2, 9

c. 3
d. 1. My car got stuck. It broke down.
2. You look tired. Why dont you go home and take it easy?
I have a history assignment. The paper is due tomorrow.
I have an idea. Im good at history. And I owe you a favor. Ill do the rest of the
paper for you.

SPEAKING - Lets Go

a. Asking for help:

Agreeing to help:
Making a suggestion:
Accepting a suggestion:
b. Asking for help: 3, 9
Agreeing to help: 2, 8

Would you mind helping me with the assignment.

Sure, if Im able to.
We could study in my room.
OK.
Making a suggestion:
1, 5, 7
Accepting a suggestion: 4, 6

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c. Dialogue 1
Hi Steve, would you mind helping me with the geography assignment?
Sure, if Im able to.
Thanks. I dont like studying in the library. Its so noisy.
Youre right. It is too noisy here. Where can we study?
Well we could study in my room.. Its quiet there
My room is even quieter. Lets go there.
Dialogue 2

Hi Steve, would you mind helping me with the geography assignment?

Im working on my history paper. Maybe later.
Oh, please. I really need your help
You could ask Peter to help you. Hes also studying geography.
Peter? I dont like Peter.
But hes an excellent student
GRAMMAR - Reported Speech

a. 1. c
2. e
3. a
4. d

5. f
6. h
7. j

b. 1. - you could help me to organize it

2. - what time the party starts
3. - if she wants to help too
4. - that she is free
5. - what he wants
6. - how much that puppy costs
7. - Ryan will be thrilled
c. 1. Ill ask Jane if she can baby-sit for us tonight.
2. Can you tell me when the next train leaves?
3. I wonder whether you can help me lift it.
4. Do you think that it will work?
5. Id like to know why you did that.
6. Could you please tell me how much you paid for that?

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UNIT 5: DREAMS AND AMBITIONS

LISTENING : Soap Opera

a. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7, 9
b. 1. Julie - bothersome
2. Rob - insist on
3. Rob - deserted

4. Julie - wished
5. Rob - chance
6. Julie - come

c. 1. didnt enjoy
2. he was rude
3. behavior

4. is married
5. difficult

READING - The Singer

a. 1. c
2. b

3. a
4. d

b. 1, 3, 6, 7
c. 1. embarrassed
2. nervous, scared
3. terrible
4. deep, full

5. tiny
6. beautiful
7. quiet

d. The auditorium was deserted at first.

Each student climbed onto the stage.
Cindys teacher let her sing anything she liked.
Cindy sang powerfully.
The audience seemed as if under a spell.
SPEAKING - Assignments

a. 1. girl

2. boy

b. 1. Do you have that history assignment from last week?

2. Here it is.
d. Asking for something:
Do you have an application form for me?
Could I please have a student card?
Thatll be $50, please.

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Giving something:

Heres a form for you to fill in.

Take this list of telephone numbers.
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GRAMMAR - Conditionals: Unreal

a. 1. I wish I had enough money to buy a new car.

2. She wont go to the party because she is tired.
3. He doesnt have a car, so he doesnt get to work on time.
If I could play professional tennis
b. 1. Ivan:
Teacher: If you practiced more
Ivan:
If I weren't studying so hard
2. Teacher: If you had to choose a job

Claire:

My parents would pay

If only I had $10 000
Teacher: If you studied something else
c. 1. ...they are not here
4. I dont exercise every day
2. she doesnt have time
5. she doesnt know the truth
3. he is not studying medicine

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UNIT 6: MONEY MATTERS

LISTENING - Radio: Quiz

a. 3
b. 2, 5
c. 1. weekly quiz show
2. get
3. participants
4. a million copies
5. impress
6. polite to anyone

7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.

wealthy
respect yourself
hit song
popular
an alcoholic
(real) diamond necklace

READING - Get Your Moneys Worth

a. 2
b. 1. d
2. a

3. c
4. b

c. 1. furniture
2. dont have
3. brand-new
4. guarantee

5. delivery
6. item
7. quality
8. can afford

d. 3, 5
e. 4
f. people who buy:
consumers
buyers
customers

things they buy:

g. 1. that they can afford

2. recommended
3. with limited budgets,
4. customers

5. thinking about
6. dont have much
7. dont have enough money
8. value for your money

products
items
purchases

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SPEAKING - The Raise

a. 1. two people who work together 4. a twenty percent raise

2. a raise
5. She hasnt decided yet / Maybe
3. not exactly
b. 1, 2
c. 1. b
2. c
3. a

4. offered me a raise
5. had in mind
6. accept the offer

d. 1. I went shopping for clothes at that new store, Best Bargains

2. Yes, definitely. They have only the best quality clothing there.
3. They were really reasonable.
4. I got a pair of jeans and two sweaters.
GRAMMAR - Reported Speech: Time Aspects

a. Speaker 1: a salesperson

Speaker 2:

Reported speech: 2
Underlined words in number 2: was,

a customer

that day, wanted, could, had, wouldnt, that

b. 1. d
2. c
3. e

4. a
5. b

c. 1. b
2. c
3. a

4. c
5. b

d. Betty asked Pam if she had been to the sale at the furniture store.
Pam answered that she had been the day before.
Betty wanted to know what the prices were like.
Pam told her that they were offering very reasonable prices and that they accepted a
twenty percent down payment on all purchases.
Pam said that she had to get down there right away.

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UNIT 7 Politics
LISTENING - Radio: News

a. a news update on local election results

b. 1. a news update on election results
2. a live report from a press conference
c. Ted Schmidt: 2, 4, 6
Nancy King: 3, 5, 9
Rosa Morales: 1, 7, 8, 10
d. SAMPLE:
Ted Schmidt, who is the Conservative candidate, was defeated in the local elections. He had been
against the crime laws.
Nancy King interviewed Schmidt before the elections. She reported that Schmidt thought he would
win. When he lost, Ms. King said it was probably because of the crime law.
Rosa Morales is the Liberal candidate. She had been in favor of the crime law and had promised to
propose a new crime law. Later, after winning the local elections, she held a press conference.

e. 1. was defeated in
2. an important topic
3. suggested

4. that people think committed

5. even though he had voted

READING - Browns Campaign Problems

a. 1. The Liberal candidate (for Northwood)

2. a fire started/ was reported / There was a fire
3. He thinks that someone tried to kill him/wants him out of the election
b. 1. candidate
2. campaign
3. elected
4. fight
5. improve
6. voters

7. resign
8. threats
9. suspect
10. arson
11. murder
12. defeat

c. SAMPLE:
There was a fire at 2 oclock yesterday. It was in the office of the Liberal candidate, Mr. Brown /
Yesterday at 2 o'clock a fire broke out / started in the office of the Liberal candidate, Mr. Brown /.. .
No one was hurt because they were out to lunch at the time. The police are not sure why the fire
started. However Mr Brown is worried. He thinks that someone wants to kill him because they want
him out of the election campaign.

d. 1. Yes
2. No

3. Yes

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e. 1. In my opinion
2. Despite
3. Fortunately, because

4. However
5. Despite

SPEAKING - New Manager

a. 1, 3
b. Im surprised he would do that without discussing it with me first.
I dont like the idea of his hiring someone new from outside.
c. 1. believe
2. unhappy

3. pleased
4. dont like

d. 1, 3
e. Expressions of displeasure:
I'm not very happy about it.
I'm really surprised that he did something like this.
I'm not pleased about it either.
Why did I have to hear about it from Johnson?
1. Johnson
2. Sergei

3. Johnson

GRAMMAR - Reported Speech: Review

a. 1. d
2. e
3. c

4. b
5. a

b. 1. the election campaign is going 5. the public thinks of our candidate's last speech
2. our party is going to win
6. his speech was successful
3. who will win
7. spoke well about all the key issues
4. chances are good
c. 1. He admitted that a few weeks before/earlier he had not been sure he would win
the election.
2. He claimed that somebody had tried to murder him by starting a fire in his office.
3. He promised that he would fight for free education for all children.
4. Then he asked the audience if/whether they were ready for all the changes.

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UNIT 8 Instructions
LISTENING - Radio: Weather

a. 3
b. 1. The Home Repair Show
2. Dick

3. Hank Hanson
4. The Handyman

c. Dick: 1, 3, 4
Hank: 2
d. the furnace

the roof

e. 1. Hank is going to give us advice on how to get the house ready for winter.
2. Whats the first thing Im supposed to do?
3. You ought to have your furnace cleaned and inspected.
4. If we didnt have heat in the winter, we would freeze,
5. Have your roof checked for leaks.
f. 1. b
2. c

3. a

READING - Flight Information

a. 4
b. 4, 5
c. 2, 4, 1, 3
d. 1. information card
2. duty-free items

3. baggage claim
4. customs inspection

e. Instructions:
Have your travel agent
apply for them
Make sure
Always double-check
prepare all kinds
Take clothing
Take light luggage
Always keep
its a good idea to

Explanations:

Its not always possible

There may be changes.
you have to carry it

f. 1, 2, 4, 5, 7

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g. 1. you should apply for it a few months before you leave.

2. prepare for all kinds of weather.
3. double-check your flight times and hotel bookings a few days before you leave.
SPEAKING - Would you mind

a. 1. two
2. He agrees to follow them

3. on a computer screen

b. Giving a polite instruction: 1, 3

Receiving and agreeing to an instruction: 2, 4, 5

c. 1. three
2. the sofa, boxes
3. a. carrying the sofa
b. move it

c. put

d. 1. Would you mind giving me/Could you give me / Would you give me
2. Would you mind cutting/Could you cut/ Would you give me
3. Would you mind getting me/Could you get me / Would you get me
GRAMMAR - Causatives and Permissives: Active and Passive

a. 1. Dick will check the roof himself

2. Betty will arrange for someone else to fix her furnace.
3. She insisted that the handyman fix the roof.
4. Mr. Thompsons son fixes the furnace
b. 1. let
2. got

3. made

c. 1. dinner cooked
2. light bulb
3. changed

4. dishes washed
5. homework done
6. room tidied

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