UNIDAD I GETTING ACQUAINTED

LESSON 1 GET REACQUAINTED WITH SOMEONE

A. Choose the correct form to complete each sentence.

1. Weve .. the 2:00 express train many times.
a. take b. took c. taken
2. I had breakfast at 9:00, but I havent .. lunch.
a. have b. had c. having
3. Alison has .. to the mall.
a. went b. gone c. go
4. My younger brother has .. home from work.
a. come b. came c. comes
5. They posted some messages yesterday, but they havent .. anything about their trip
a. written b. write c. wrote
B. PAIR WORK: Complete the conversations with the present perfect or the simple past
tense. Then practice the conversation with a partner.
1
A: Has Jake meet our new teacher?
2 B: Yes, Jake. He meets her in the office this morning.
A: Have they been to this class before?
3
B: No, they havent theyre new at this school.
4 A: Have you eaten in the new school restaurant?
B: No, I havent. Is it good?
5
A: Have your classmates speak with the school director?
B: Yes, they have. They spoke with her yesterday.
A: Has Beth seen the new language lab?
B: No, she hasnt. But she has seen the library

LESSON 2 GREET A VISITOR TO YOUR COUNTRY

A: GRAMMAR PRACTICE: Use the words to write statements or questions in the presents
perfect.
1. (you / go sightseeing / in London / before) 3. (they / ever / be / to Buenos Aires)
Have you gone sightseeing in London Have they ever been to Buenos Aires?
before? 4. (we / not take a tour of / Prague / yet)
2. (she / already / try / Guatemalan food) We havent take a tour of Prague yet.
She has already tried Guatemalan food.
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B: LISTEN TO ACTIVATE GRAMMAR - Listen and complete the questions, using the
Vocabulary. Then listen again and complete the short answers.
Questions Short Answers
1. Has she Taken a tour of the Taj Mahal yet? No, she hasnt.
2. Has he gone sightseeing in Kyoto yet? No, he hasnt.
3. Has she ever tried ceviche? No, she hasnt.
4. Has he already climbed the Pyramid of the Sun? No, he hasnt.
5. Has she ever been to Rio de Janeiro before? No, she hasnt.
6. Has she take a tour of Sugarloaf yet? No, she hasnt.
C: Write five questions about tourist activities in your city or country. Use yet, already,
ever and before.
1. Has he Taken a tour to Riobamba yet?
2. Have you ever been in the Tayos caves before?
3. Has he already climbed the Chimborazo top?
4. Have you ever been to Cuenca?
5. Has she ever seen the black lagoon?

LESSON 3 DISCUSS GESTURE AND CUSTOMS

A. IDENTIFY SUPPORTING DETAILS - Check the statements that are true, according to
the article. Explain your answers.
1. In most of Europe, a thumb and an Index finger mean two
2. In North America, a thumb and a pinkie mean two
3. Japanese point at pictures with an open palm facing up.
4. To be friendly, North Americans greet others with a light handshake.
5. Everyone uses the thumbs-up sign for "that's good."

LESSON 4 DESCRIBE AN INTERESTING EXPERIENCE

A. LISTEN TO ASSOCIATE - Listen to the three interviews. Then listen again and write the
number of the speaker described by each statement.
a. travels to have thrilling experiences.
b. describes differences in body language.
c. was disgusted by something.
d. is fascinated by other cultures.
e. tries to be polite.
f. does things that other people think are frightening.
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B. LISTEN FOR DETAILS - Listen again and answer the questions in complete sentences.
1. Nancy Sullivan
a. How many countries has she visited? Over 25 countries
b. What did she notice about gesture in India? She noticed differences in body language
2. Andrew Barlow.
a. What did the people in the village do to thank him? Prepared - served (delicious) meal
b. Why did he eat something he didn't want to? Because he was a guest and did not want
to be impolite
3. Mieko Nakamura.
a. What has she done twice? Swimming with sharks
b. How did she get to the top of the world? She climbed mount Everest

REVIEW

A. Listen to the conversation with a tourist in Vancouver and check Yes or No. Then listen
again and write the answers to the questions, using yet or already.
Has she Yes/No
1. Has she been to the Vancouver Aquarium? Yes. Shes already been to the aquarium.
2. visited Gastown? Yes, she already visited Gastown.
3. been to the top of Grouse Mountain? No, she hasnt been to the top of Grouse Mountain

4. seen the Capilano Suspension Bridge? No, she hasnt seen the Capilano Suspension Bridge yet

5. tried dim sum? No, she hasnt tried dim sun yet
6. gone to the top of the Harbour Centre Tower? Yes, she already gone to the top of Harbour
Centre Tower
B. Use the photos to write questions using the present perfect with ever or before. Don't use
the same verb more than once.
1 2 3 Oriental Pearl Tower 4
Shanghai, China

Brazilian Mount Fuji,

barbecue Japan

1. Have you ever eaten Brazilian barbecue?

2. Have you climbed Mount Fuji before?
3. Pearl Tower in Shanghai, china?
4. Have you been to Venice, Italy before?
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UNIDAD II GOING TO THE MOVIES

D. FOCUS ON LANGUAGE - Find an underlined word or expression in the Photo Story that
has a similar meaning to each of the following words and phrases.
1. Ill pay. Its my treat 4. a lot of a bunch of
2. really dont like I cant stand 5. didnt see I missed
3. To tell you the truth Frankly 6. They say Ive heard
E. INFER MEANING - With a partner, discuss, find and underline.
1. a noun that has the same meaning as "movie." Film, picture
2. two different adjectives that are related to "fighting" or "killing." Violent, bloody
3. an adjective that means "really great." Spectacular
F. THINK AND EXPLAIN - Answer each question. Then explain your answer with a sentence
from the Photo Story.
1. What actor does Anna like? Leonardo DiCaprio
How do you know? Peter says, Hey, youre a big DiCaprio fan
2. Did Anna see Gangs of New York? No
How do you know? She seen no, I have it
3. What movie does Anna suggest? Wall-E
How do you know? Well, theres Wall-E
4. Who is going to pay for the popcorn? Peter
How do you know? Ill get the popcorn

LESSON 1 APOLOGIZE FOR BEING LATE

A. GRAMMAR PRACTICE Choose the correct words to complete the paragraph.

I've been a big fan of Penelope Cruz (1 for / since) more than
twenty years. I've followed her career (2 since / so far) I was in
high school. That means I've watched every movie she's made (3
for / since) 1993, except for Vicky Cristina Barcelona. I (4 yet /
Still) haven't seen that one, but I plan to see it soon. I've (5 still /
always) loved Penelope's work. I've (6 since / always) been the
first person in line at the theater when her movies open. Of the
movies Penelope has made (7 lately / always), the most interesting
ones to me are To Rome with Love and Im So Excited. I think
theyre the (8 best / still) movie she's made (9 so far / still). I've
(10 always / already) seen them twice!
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B. LISTENING COMPREHENSION - Listen to the conversations. Complete the

sentences, using the Vocabulary.
1. Ted's late because he overslept
2. Maude probably couldn't find a parking space
3. They're going to be late because they are stuck in traffic
4. First, they missed the bus. Then they probably couldn't get a taxi

LESSON 3 DESCRIBE AND RECOMMEND MOVIES

A. VOCABULARY - Adjectives to describe movies Read and listen. Then listen again and
repeat.

funny something that makes you laugh weird very strange or unusual, in a negative way

hilarious very, very funny unforgettable something you are going to

remember
silly not serious; almost stupid
thought-provoking something that makes you
boring not interesting think
romantic about love violent bloody; with a lot of fighting and killing

B. PAIR WORK - Write the title of a movie for each adjective. Then tell your partner about
your choices.

a funny movie The Hangover

a hilarious movie Forrest Gump
a silly movie Dumb and Dumber
a boring movie The Interpreter
a weird movie Bloodrayne 2: Deliverance
an unforgettable movie Hachiko
a romantic movie Titanic
a thought-provoking movie The Pursuit Happiness
a violent movie Saving private Ryan

LISTENING COMPREHENSION

A. LISTEN FOR MAIN IDEAS - Listen to the movie reviewer. Write a check next to the
movies he recommends and write an X next to the ones he doesn't.

Popcorn The Vocation Aquamundo Wolf Babies

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B. INFER MEANING - Listen carefully to each movie review again. Based on the reviewer's
opinion, circle one or more adjectives to describe each movie.

1. Popcorn (Weird / funny / boring) 3. Aquamundo (boring / violent / thought-

2. The Vocation (romantic / violent / provoking)
unforgettablet) 4. Wolf Babies (violent / boring / hilarious)

LESSON 4 DISCUSS EFFECTS OF VIOLENCE ON VIEWERS

REVIEW

A. LISTENING COMPREHENSION Listen to the conversation about movies. Check the

correct description of each movie.

a romantic film an animated an unforgettable movie

a documentary police story a weird police story
about Brazil a weird love story an animated
a horror movie an unforgettable children's film
comedy

a documentary a documentary a comedy

about cooking ham a movie only an animated film
a musical tragedy for adults a drama
a silly comedy an animated musical

B. Complete the conversations. Choose the correct verbs and adverbial expressions, and
write the movie genres.
a. (Have you seen / Did you see) a good comedy (just /lately)?
b. To tell you the truth, no. But last night (we've seen / we saw) a great action film.
a. How many times (have they seen / did they see) War of the Worlds?
b. That remake of the old science fiction movie? I think (they saw it / theyve seen it)
twice (still / so far).
a. Sally is such a musical fan. How long (has she waited / did she wait) for this film to
come out on DVD?
b. She's waited (for / since) at least six months.
a. I (didn't see / haven't seen) a drama as good as Twelve Angry Men.
b. Really? I (lately / still) (didn't see / haven't seen) it.
C. Complete each statement or question with for or since.
1. That film has played at the Metroplex for two weeks.
2. The Talking Parrot has been available on DVD since last Tuesday.
3. I've loved animated movies since I was a child.
4. Have you been here for more than an hour?
5. I've been a fan of science fiction movies for over thirty years.
6. I've been in the ticket line since 6:3
UNIDAD III STAYING IN HOTELS

UNIDAD III STAYING IN HOTELS

A. FOCUS ON LANGUAGE - Find an underlined word or expression in the Photo Story with
the same meaning as each of the following.
1. pay with 2. help 3. leaving 4. OK 5. Only 6. Soon
put this on give you a hand checking out of satisfactory just shortly

B. THINK AND EXPLAIN - All the following statements are false. Explain how you know
they are false.
1. The guest is staying for a few more days. The guest says, Im checking out
2. The guest has complaints about the hotel. The guest says her stay was very nice.
3. The guest pays the bill in cash. The guest says she'd like to put this on her Vista card
4. The shuttle is arriving in an hour. The clerk says the shuttle will be arriving shortly

C. PAIR WORK - Match each picture with a hotel service from the website on page 26.
Then explain which services are important and which are not.

Wake-up service Baggage/bell service Shoeshine service Airport shuttle

Laundry service In-room mini-bar Room service

LESSON 1 LEAVE AND TAKE A MESSAGE

A. FIND THE GRAMMAR Look at the Conversation Model again. Circle two uses of
will.
B. GRAMMAR PRACTICE Complete the statements and questions in the messages,
using will or won't. Use contractions when possible.
1. Message for Ms. Yalmaz: Ms. Calloway called. She will call back later this evening.
2. Message for Mr. Ballinger: your colleague wont be at the Clayton Hotel until after
5:00.
3. Message for John Torrence: Youi-bOss called. He will need a recommendation for a
nice restaurant for tonight
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4. Message from Mark Smith: Who will take us to the airport after the meeting?
5. Message for Ms. Harris: Your brother wont be arrived at the airport before 6:00.
6. Message from Janis Torres: the conference call will start at 3:00 tomorrow, London
time.
7. Message from Mrs. Park: I will have to come in to the office early tomorrow?
8. Message for Ms. Grady: Where will you meet us tomorrow?

LESSON 2 CHECK INTO A HOTEL

A. UNDERSTAND THE GRAMMAR - Write factual if the conditional sentence

expresses a fact. Write future if it expresses a future result.
factual 1. If you make your reservation in advance, you save a lot of money
future 2. She'll miss the 11:00 shuttle if she doesn't check out; early today.
factual 3. If a guest is in a hurry, a taxi is faster than the shuttle.
future 4. We will call your room this evening if there are any messages.
factual 5. If you request a suite, you usually get free breakfasts.
future 6. You'll have to pay a daily fee if you want wireless service.
B. GRAMMAR PRACTICE: Complete the real conditional statements and questions with
correct forms of the verbs.
1. You wont be able to order breakfast at the restaurant if you arent hurry
2. If they get a suite on their next cruise, they will be a lot more comfortable.
3. If you reserve a room with a king-size bed if it be affordable?
4. Will someone give me a hand if I need help with my luggage?
5. Who will we call if we need laundry service?
6. Will I have to pay if I use wireless Internet service?
7. If you request a rollaway bed, someone bring it to your room.
8. Where will she go if she need to make copies?

LESSON 3 REQUEST HOUSEKEEPING SERVICE

A. EXPAND THE VOCABULARY Complete the statements with other items you know.
Then compare items with a partner.
1. We need extra glosses and coffee cups
2. We also need towel and hangers.
3. Could someone pick up my luggage?
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4. Could someone bring up a rollaway bed?

5. Could someone take away the dirty laundry in my room?

LESSON 4 CHOOSE A HOTEL

BEFORE YOU READ

A. EXPLORE YOUR IDEAS - What do you think is the best way to get information about
a hotel?

By word of From a travel Other

mouth guide book

From an online From a travel

hotel booking agency
service

B. DRAW CONCLUSIONS - Complete each statement with the name of a hotel (or hotels)
from the Reading. Then compare choices and reasons with a partner.
1. On his vacations, Carl Ryan, 43, likes to stay near the Theater District. If he stays at
The Broadway at times Square hotel or the Casa Blanca hotel he'll be near the
Theater District.
2. Stella Korman, 35, doesn't like the beds in most hotels. However, if she stays at the
hotel Newton, her room will definitely have a great bed.
3. Mark and Nancy Birdsall (22 and 21) are always online. If they stay at the Casa
Blanca or Yotel, the Wi-Fi service is not only free, but it's really fast.
4. Lucy Lee, 36, will pay more for a hotel that is very comfortable and offers a lot of
services. If she stays at the plaza Hotel, she'll be very happy.
5. Brenda Rey prefers hotels that are different and interesting. If she stays at Casablanca
Hotel, she'll find them different from other hotels.
6. James Kay always travels with his dog, Louie. If he stays at the hotel newton, Louie
will have to stay home.

REVIEW

A. LISTENING COMPREHENSION Listen to the phone conversations in a hotel. Then

listen again and complete each statement, using words from the box.

babysitting box hangers laundry shoeshine wake-up

bell dinner make up the room towels turn down

room the beds

1. She wants someone to bring up dinner. She also needs wake-up service.
2. He needs laundry service, and he wants someone to bring up extra hangers
3. She wants someone to make up the room, and she wants someone to bring up
extra towels
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4. He needs shoe shine service and room service.

B. What hotel room type or feature should each guest ask for?
1. Explain your answers.
2. Ms. Gleason is traveling alone. She doesn't need much space a single room
3. Mr. and Mrs. Vanite and their twelve-year-old son Boris are checking into a room
with one king-sized bed rollaway bed
4. Mike Krause plans to use his room for business meetings with important
customers suite.
5. George Nack is a big man and he's very tall. He needs a good night's sleep for an
important meeting tomorrow king-size bed
6. Paul Krohn's company wants him to save some money by sharing a room with a
colleague twin beds.
UNIDAD IV CARS AND DRIVING

UNIDAD IV CARS AND DRIVING

PREVIEW

Eight Habits of Bad Drivers

How many drivers in your city

1. Speed? 5. weave through traffic?

None Some Most All None Some Most All

2. tailgate? 6. dont stop at red lights?

None Some Most All None Some Most All

3. talk on the phone? 7. dont signal when turning?

None Some Most All None Some Most All

4. text while driving? 8. pass in a no-passing zone?

None Some Most All None Some Most All

LESSON 1 DISCUSS A CAR ACCIDENT

A. GRAMMAR PRACTICE Complete the paragraph with the past continuous and the simple
past tense.

I have had and accident yesterday. I was driving slowly and I was slowly and Im sure I was
paying attention. But I was waiting for a phone call. When the phone rang, I answered it.
Suddenly, the car in front of me stopped, and I hit it. I certainly learned my lesson! Luckily, I
was wearing a seat belt when I had the accident.
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LISTEN TO ACTIVATE VOCABULARY Listen to the conversations about accidents.

Write the number of each conversation in the box under the picture. Then listen again and
write the car part or parts that were damaged in each accident.

Bumper, right headlight. Hood Windshield trunk

LESSON 2 DESCRIBE A CAR PROBLEM

VOCABULARY Phrasal verbs for talking about cars.

A. Read and listen. Then listen again and repeat

Turn on turn on pick up fill up drop off

B. Complete the sentences with the two parts of each phrasal verb.
1. The car's almost out of gas. Let's go in here so I can fill it up
2. It's raining, and I cant turn the windshield wipers on They aren't working.
3. Can I use your car this afternoon? I can pick it up at 3:30 if you don't need it then.
4. We have to return the rental car before 6:00. Let's drop it off early at the airport and get
something to eat, OK?
5. I cant the air conditioning off. It's freezing in here!

GRAMMAR

B. GRAMMAR / VOCABULARY PRACTICE Write statements or questions, placing the

direct objects correctly. Then practice reading the sentences aloud with a partner. Use correct
stress.
1. The taillights aren't working. (can't / I / on / them / turn) I can't turn them on
2. They're expecting the car at 10:00. (off / drop / 10:00 / at / I'll / it) Ill drop it off at 10 00
3. It's too cold for air conditioning. (button / which / off / it / turns) Which button turns it oft
4. Thanks for fixing the car. (it / pick / what time / I / can / up) What time can I pick it up
5. The car is almost out of gas. (up / please / fill / it) Please till it up
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LESSON 3 RENT A CAR

BEFORE YOU LISTEN

A. VOCABULARY, Car types, read and listen. Then listen again repeat.

LISTEN COMPREHENSION

A. LISTEN FOR DETAILS Listen. Write the car type that the speakers discuss in each
conversation.
1. SUV

2. Spazda 1999

3. Compact car

4. luxury car
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B. LISTEN TO SUMMARIZE Listen again. Write a check mark if the caller rented a car. Then
listen again. Write the reasons the other callers didn't rent a car.
1. .
2. The caller had the wrong number
3. .
4. You have to be 25 to rent a car and the caller is 18

LESSON 4 DISCUSS GOOD AND BAD DRIVING

A. UNDERSTAND FROM CONTEXT Circle the correct word or phrase to complete each
statement.
1. A person who is doing more than one activity at the same time is (multitasking / driving
defensively).
2. Following the "3-second rule" means maintaining a safe (road condition / following
distance).
3. Tailgating, gesturing, and honking are three examples of (inattentive / aggressive) driving.
4. Not paying attention is an example of (inattentive / aggressive) driving.
5. Collision and crash are two words that mean (danger / accident).
6. A part of the road that you can't see in your mirrors is called a (blind spot / lane).

REVIEW

A: Listening comprehension Listen to the conversations. Then complete the statements with
aggressive driving
1. The other driver just them cut them off
2. Jim's mother says he's tailgating
3. The driver behind them is at them honking at them
4. The driver opened his window and gestured at them
5. The driver is flashing his lights because he wants to pass
6. The driver is weaving through traffic
7. The driver is at them staring
B: Read the definition. Write the name of the car part.
1. a window on the top of the car: sunroof
2. a part that stops the car: brakes
3. a window the driver looks through to see the cars in front: windshield
4. a place where the driver can find information about speed and amount of gas: dashboard
5. a part that people wear to avoid injuries in an accident: seatbelt
6. a part that prevents the car from moving when it's parked: gearshift
C: Complete each statement or question about driving. Use the past continuous or the
simple past tense.
1. I was not paying attention, and I had an accident.
2. The other driver did not stop at the stop sign, and she was not wearing a seat belt.
3. He was talking on a cell phone and his car damaged my trunk
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4. Where were they standing when they Saw the accident?

D: Complete each conversation, putting the phrasal verbs and objects in order.
A. Won't the car start?
B: No, I / it / can't / turn / on: I cant turn it on
A: Do you need gas, sir?
B: Yes. Please up / till if it: Please till a up
A: Hey, you haven't turned on your headlights.
B: Oops. Thanks. I can't believe / I / forgot / turn / on / to / them: I cant believe I forgot to
turn them on
A: Can All Star Limo drive us to the airport?
B: Yes. They / us / pick / will / up / at 5:30: They will pick us up at 5:30
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UNIDAD V PERSONAL CARE AND APPEARANCE

LISTEN TO INFER listen and circle the kind of product each ad describes.

1. Spring Rain (shampoo / deodorant)

2. Rose (soap / nail polish)
3. Pro-Tect (sunscreen / hand and body lotion)
4. All Over (face powder / hand and body lotion)
5. Scrubbie (toothpaste / shaving cream)
6. Maximum Hold (hairspray / shampoo)

LESSON 2 MAKE AN APPOINTMENT AT A SALON OR SPA

Listen to the conversations. Complete each statement with someone or anyone and the salon
service(s).

1. They can't find anyone to give her a manicure this afternoon.

2. Someone can give him a shampoo and a hair at 4:00.
3. There is someone who can give her a manicure and a pedicure at 6:30.
4. There isn't anyone who can give him shave a today.
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