Workbook Top Notch 2

UNIT 1
I. Complete the following questions or statements using present perfect. Use

contractions when possible.
1. A: _______________ (you / watch) 3. A: ____________ (you / go) to the

television today? movies this month?
B: Yes, _______________ (I / watch B: Yes, ___________ (I / go) to the
“Friends” for an hour. cinema three times.
2. A: _______________ (you / be) to 4. A: ____________________ (you /

Asia? read) any good books recently?
B: No, ___________ (we / be) to Asia. B: No, ______________ (I / be)
extremely busy.
II. Present Perfect. Complete the following questions with have/has and the
correct form of the verb in the box. You will not use all the verbs.
go
1. _______ you _______ on an airplane? sleep

eat
2. _______ she _______ sightseeing in Italy?
think
3. _______ the students ______ their quizzes?
fly
4. _______ Peter _______ vegetables lately?
be
5. _______ you _______ in another city?
do
6. _______ Miguel _______ to another country?
take
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III. Complete the following sentences with vocabulary learned in this unit.
1. I’d like to climb _____________________.

2. I’d like to go sightseeing in _____________________.
3. I’d like to go to the top of _____________________.
4. I’d like to try _____________________.
5. I’d like to take a tour of _____________________.
6. I’d like to take pictures of _____________________.
7. I’d like to eat_______________________.
IV. Circle the correct word to complete the sentences.
1. She hasn’t tried pizza yet/ever.

2. They haven’t never/ever visited Malaysia
3. He hasn’t been to New York still/yet.
4. She has ever/never climbed the Great Wall.
5. I haven’t finished the activity ever/yet.
6. I have never/ever studied Japanese.
7. We haven’t never/ever been to Canada.
8. We haven’t gone shopping at the mall ever/yet.
9. They have ever/never studied English before.
10. He hasn’t gone sightseeing in London before/never.
It’s Dictation time!

UNIT 1 Song Activity.
Listen to the song “Small Talk and Greetings”. Complete part of the lyrics
with the present perfect form of the verbs.
You look so familiar. (1.) I’m glad this meeting occurred.

___________________ before?
Greetings and small talk
I don’t think you’re from around here.
make the world go round.
It might have been two weeks ago, but I’m not
sure. On every winding road (6.)
___________________,
(2.) ___________________ a month or a year?
this is what (7.) ___________________.
I have a funny feeling that (3.)
___________________ you twice. (8.) _________________________ any letters
to your friends back home?
That’s what they call déjà vu.
(9.) _________________________ a chance to
You were saying something friendly, trying to do that?
be nice,
(10.) _________________________ to your
and now you’re being friendly too. family on the telephone?
One look, one word. (11.) _________________________ time for a

chat?
It’s the friendliest sound that (4.) _________
ever (5.) _________.
Thanks for your greeting.
Imagine you are in a faraway country with a culture different from yours.
Write home, telling someone about the culture and about what you’ve done.
Use the present perfect.
Hi! Well here I am in ___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________
See you soon! _______________________

UNIT 1 Video Activity.
Sitcom: Have we met before?
A. Check each statement True or False.
True False
1. Ms. Novak is from Chicago. ❏ ❏
2. Marie has never driven a taxi in Egypt. ❏ ❏
3. Ms. Novak met Marie in Paris. ❏ ❏
4. Marie moved from Paris three years ago. ❏ ❏
5. Katerina is Ms. Novak’s sister. ❏ ❏
6. Ms. Novak has seen Marie in photographs. ❏ ❏
B. Complete the conversation with the words you hear in the video episode. Use contractions when
possible.
Ms.Novak: I know. We ____________in Chicago. You__________a waitress in a
restaurant near the Art Institute.
Marie: I _____________to Chicago.
Ms.Novak: _____________a taxi in Egypt?
Marie: No.
Ms.Novak: You_______________the pilot on a small airplane in China. You
______________me over the Great Wall.
Marie: No.
C. Use the cues to write true statements about the people. Use the present perfect.
1. Marie and Ms. Novak / meet before 3. Marie / drive a bus in Peru
__________________________________ __________________________________
2. Ms. Novak / see the Great Wall 4. Katerina / live in Paris before
__________________________________ _____________________________________

UNIT 2
I. Decide if you need for or since with these time expressions.
1. ______ last weekend 8. ______ a long time

2. ______ ten seconds 9. ______ ten centuries
3. ______ Christmas Eve 10. ______ the 70s
4. ______ a decade 11. ______ I was a boy
5. ______ I finished school 12. ______ August
6. ______ a couple of days 13. ______ the last month
7. ______ my birthday 14. ______ fifteen years
II. Complete the sentences with for or since.
1. I haven't phoned home ______ last Christmas.
2. We've been here ______ nine o'clock.
3. I have worked for International House ______ more than eight years.
4. I haven't visited my home town ______ I left school.
5. I haven't been to the cinema ______ ages.
6. I have studied non-stop ______ 9:15.
7. I have had a driving license ______ I was eighteen.
8. She hasn't had a day off ______ 1999.

III. Match the movie genres in the box with the corresponding description.
a horror movie a musical an animated movie a science fiction movie
a comedy movie an action movie a documentary a drama
1.____________is made with a series of pictures, models, etc.(cartoons).
2.____________is funny and makes people laugh.
3.____________has a lot of singing and dancing.
4.____________tells a story about something that might happen in the future.
5.____________has a lot of adventure and violence.
6.____________tells a serious, emotional story.
7.____________gives true facts and information.
8.____________is frightening or scary.
IV. Write a logical sentence using would rather or would rather not.
Use your own ideas.
You
I feel like eating Italian. U __________________________________
They want to go to the mall this weekend. _________________________________
If you have a headache, take a pill. __________________________________
Let’s watch a comedy movie tonight. __________________________________
Why don’t we move to Valencia? __________________________________

UNIT 2 Song Activities.
Listen to the song “Better Late than Never”
Complete part of the lyrics with the simple past tense or the
present perfect form of the verbs you hear.
Where _____________ you (1.) _____________? I (2.) _____________ for you.
I’d rather not say how long.
The movie (3.) _____________ one hour ago.
How _____________ you (4.) _____________ the time all wrong?
Well, I (5.) _____________ stuck in traffic, and when I (6.) _____________,
I (7.) _____________ find a parking place.
_____________ you (8.) _____________ the tickets? You’re kidding—for real?
Let me pay you back, in that case.
Sorry I’m late.
I know you (9.) _____________ here forever.
How long _____________ it (10.) _____________?
It’s always better late than never.
Answer the questions with your own information.
1. What’s your favorite movie genre?

____________________________________________________________________
2. Do you prefer to see movies in the theater or at home?
____________________________________________________________________
3. What’s your favorite movie of all time?
____________________________________________________________________
4. Why do you like it so much?
____________________________________________________________________

Sitcom: Have you chosen a movie yet?
A. Complete each statement with the correct answer.

1. Cheryl is late because _______? 4. Cheryl doesn’t want to see The Last Train to
hong Kong because it’s too ______for her.
a) she got stuck in traffic
a. silly
b) she couldn’t find a parking space
b. weird
c) she couldn’t get a taxi
2. Bob says they have waited “_______.” c. violent
a. since Monday 5. Marie says that On the Bridge is very ______.
b. since yesterday a. funny

c. since 2:00 b. boring
3. They haven’t chosen a movie because c. romantic
a. Cheryl was not there 6. The Hand is a ______ .
b. nothing good is playing a. comedy

c. Paul and Bob have seen almost everything b. horror film
c. drama
B. Complete each question with the words you hear in the video episode.
____________ chosen
We’ve been
_____________________?
trying.
1.
I’ve just returned from No. We

the train station. should go.
___________________ inside.
___________________?
2.

UNIT 3
I. Match the sentences.
1.We’d better go now __ a. the forecast is for rain.
2.You’d better take an umbrella __ b. they don’t take checks.
3.We’d better get some cash __ c. it’s not Tuesday.
4.I’d better not spend more money __ d. or we’ll be late.
5.I’d better close the window __ e. your mother comes back.
6.I’d better wait for him __ f. he won’t be long.
7.We’d better book the tickets now __ g. it’s getting cold.
8.You’d better clean up __ h. or I won’t have any left.
i. there won’t be any left

tomorrow.
II. Complete the conversations. Choose the correct response.
1. A: It's 10:45. The movie is at 11:00.
B: We had better hurry up. 3. A: This is a double room. We're a family

of five!
B: We had better not hurry up.
B: We'd better get another room.
2. A: It's a popular singer. The concert
tickets might sell out. B: We'd better not get another room.
B: We'd better get in line late.
B: We'd better not get in line late.

III. Complete the sentences with will or won’t.
1. Don't get up, I ______ answer the phone.

2. If you eat too much you______ put on weight.
3. Don't stay out too late, you______ get up on time?
4. I don't think she_______ pass the exam, she isn't very good.
5. You may as well go home now, I_______ be back for hours.
6. Go to bed and you______ feel better tomorrow.
7. It's Mary's birthday next month. She______ be 18.
8. They are on holiday for two weeks so they______ be here tomorrow.
9. ______they want dinner?
10. If the weather is ok, the plane_______ leave on time.
IV. Change the sentences using will or won’t.
1. I’m going to get married next year.

_____________________________________________________________________
2. Bill and Anne are going to make a hotel reservation in Cancun.
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Are you going to move to London in two months?
_____________________________________________________________________
4. She’s not going to have a baby this year.
_____________________________________________________________________

UNIT 3 Song Activity.
Listen to the song “Checking Out.” Complete some of the lyrics

with the words you hear.
Ms. Jones travels all alone. He’ll put it on his (6.)

___________________. He’s
She doesn’t need much space—
(7.) ___________________.
(1.) ___________________ with a nice (2.)
___________________ Would you like (8.)
_________________________?
and a place for her (3.)
___________________. Could you (9.)
_________________________?
Her stay is always satisfactory,
Do you need some (10.)
but in the morning she’s going to be ___________________
checking (4.) _________. or today’s (11.) ___________________?
Mr. Moon will be leaving soon, Can I get you anything?
and when he does I’ll say, Would you like (12.)
“Thank you, sir, for staying with us. ___________________?
How do you (5.) ___________________?” I’m so sorry.
And in the end it isn’t hard.
After listening to the song. Write a sentence with be going to about each of
the following people. Use the phrases from the box.
check in leave soon turn down the beds
pick up the laundry check out
1. Ms. Jones __________________________________________________________

2. Mr. Moon ___________________________________________________________
3. The housekeeper for room 586 __________________________________________
4. The front-desk clerk ___________________________________________________
5. A new guest and his family ______________________________________________
Sitcom: Can I take a message?
True False
1. Cheryl is in the office when the phone rings. ❏ ❏
2. Mr. Rashid answers the phone and takes messages. ❏ ❏
3. All three callers are clients of Top Notch Travel. ❏ ❏
4. Mrs. Beatty is calling from her hotel room. ❏ ❏
5. Mrs. Beatty is happy about her hotel. ❏ ❏
6. Mr. Rashid is traveling to Rio. ❏ ❏
7. Mr. Rashid would like to have breakfast in his hotel. ❏ ❏
8. Cheryl will call each person back. ❏ ❏
B. Write the reason why each person calls Top Notch Travel.
1. Mrs. Beatty ___________________________________________________________
2. Mr. Rashid ____________________________________________________________
3. Ms.Novak _____________________________________________________________
C. Complete the incorrect message Mr. Evans gives Cheryl with the words
from the box. breakfast bed cat bellman
Let’s see. Mrs. Beatty wants a cheaper ___________.
Mr. Rashid isn’t satisfied with his_____________.
And Ms. Novak thinks the _____________ needs a king-size _______________ .
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READING COMPREHENTION UNITS 1-3
MY MOST MEMORABLE TRAVEL EXPERIENCE . By Nisa
I have been travelling all my life. During my childhood I spent most of my time on the
African continent and ever since then, the travel-fever struck me. Today I’m 25 years old and
still trying to get around as much as possible. I have visited over 70 countries and I’m
planning to see many more. In 1995 my mom decided to take me out of elementary school for
a year to travel to Indonesia. She has always wanted to go there and decided that this was a
good (and easy) time to take me out of school (since I was only in 3rd grade).
Our travels took us to Flores, Komodo & Timor before we decided to visit Sulawesi. My
mom loved (and still does) travelling off the beaten path, so the Togian Islands where the
right destination for us. Togian is situated right in the middle of the Sulawesi “mouth” and
getting there was far from easy: First we had to fly to Mandao, then down to Gorontalo and
from there we went on a 6-7 hours boat ride. But it was all worth it!
Togian is paradise as you know it: White sandy beaches, palm trees, crystal clean blue
water and no tourist in sight. It’s also a real diver’s delight with some of the most amazing
reefs. We’ve been to Togian three times, last in 1998 so I don’t know if this is still the case
today. Anyway, we stayed for about three weeks and not only did I make friends for life but I
also started my acting career, Some Indonesian movie was being filmed there and I guess the
director quickly made a chance in the script … Quite an experience.
Taken from http://www.cookiesound.com/2012/01/my-most-memorable-travel-experience/
After reading, use the present perfect to write sentences

about Nisa’s experiences.
1. ______________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________
4. ______________________________________________
5. ______________________________________________

UNIT 4
I. Write the parts of the car.
1.__________________ 6.__________________ 11._________________

2.__________________ 7.__________________ 12._________________
3.__________________ 8.__________________ 13._________________
4.__________________ 9.__________________ 14._________________
5.__________________ 10._________________
II. Write the correct phrasal verb below the picture.
________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________

III. Create sentences using the following phrasal verbs.
1. Fill up: _______________________________________________________
2. Pick up: ______________________________________________________
3. Turn on: _____________________________________________________
4. Turn off: _____________________________________________________
5. Drop off: _____________________________________________________
IV. Complete the sentences and questions with Past Continuous or Simple Past.
1. What ___________ (do) when I __________ (call) you last night?

2. I __________ (sit) in a cafe when you ___________ (call).
3. When you ____________ (arrive) at the party, who ____________ (be) there?
4. Sue __________ (watch) a film when she ____________ (hear) the noise.
5. Yesterday I __________ (go) to the library, next I ___________ (have) a swim,
later I __________ (meet) Julie for coffee.
6. We ___________ (play) tennis when Julia ___________ (hurt) her ankle.
7. What ______________ (they/do) at 10pm last night - it was really noisy?
8. Carlos ____________ (take) a shower when the telephone __________ (ring).
9. David ______________ (be) in the shower when the telephone _________ (ring).
10. When I ______________ (walk) into the room, everyone _____________ (work).
11. Sergei _________ (live) in Russia when the Revolution ___________ (start).
12. When her train __________ (get) to the station, we ___________(wait) on the
platform.

UNIT 4 Song Activity
Listen to the song “Wheels around the World”
Complete the lyrics with the past continuous or the simple past tense form of the
verbs.
(1. go) _____________ How awful! You can drive anywhere.
too fast or a little too What a terrible day! Buckle up and go.
slow? I’m sorry to hear that. ___________ I (4. hit)
I (2. look) ___________ Are you OK? ___________ the red
out the window, Wheels Around the sedan,
and I just don’t know. World or ___________ it (5.
I must have turned the are waiting here with hit) ___________ me?
steering wheel a little your car. I (6. talk) __________ on
too far Pick it up. the cell phone
when I (3. drive) Turn it on. in my SUV.
__________ Play the radio. Nothing was broken,
into the bumper of that Wheels Around the and no one was hurt,
luxury car. World— but I did spill some
Oh no! “helping you to go far.” coffee
Have you had an awful driving experience? If so, write a paragraph describing
what happened to you or a story you’ve heard.
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________________________

Sitcom: What happened to you?!

A. Put Paul’s story about his accident in the order you hear it in the video episode.
_____ “A car on the opposite side of the road hit a stop sign.”
_____ “When I tried to stop, I hit a parked car.”
_____ “I tried to turn, but I had a problem with the steering wheel.”
__1__ “I was driving on Sixth Street, and there were a lot of fish on the road.”
_____ “The car behind me was tailgating, so he hit me.”
_____ “I drove over the fish.The fish made the road slippery.”
_____ “The stop sign fell and smashed my hood.”
_____ “When I got out to look at the damage, a piano fell on the van.”
B. Complete each statement with the correct answer.

1. Paul was driving a _____.
a. sedan b. van c. bus
2. He was _____.
a. wearing a seat belt b. not paying attention c. talking on a cell phone
3. The steering wheel _____.
a. got stuck b. came off c. turned
4. The van smells like _____.
a. onions b. bananas c. fish
5. The _____ is the only car part that still looks good.
a. hood b. engine c. steering wheel
C. Complete the sentences with the car parts Paul talks about.
“But the van does not look good. The ____________ are damaged.
So is the ________________. The______________ won’t open.
The _______________won’t close. The _________________’s not
working. The _________________are smashed. The ___________
won’t honk.”

UNIT 5
I. Choose the correct word or words to complete each sentence.
1. That store doesn't have (any/some) combs.

2. Maye can’t find (a lot of/any) sunscreen, but there’s (any/some) body lotion.
3. Do you have (much/a lot) razors at home?
4. She doesn't have (much/many) hair spray left.
5. Franco needs (any/ some) dental floss.
6. Gerardo doesn't need (much/many) soap.
7. Do you have (any/many) deodorant?
8. I have (some/any) extra shampoo.
9. We found shaving cream, but there aren't (some/any) razors here.
10. Are you out of toothpaste? I have (some/much).
II. Match the definition with the correct word.
____ 1. Physical features a. Having a beautiful or pleasing physical or facial appearance
____ 2. Beauty b. Skin, hair, body shape and size, eyes, nose, mouth, etc.
____ 3. Attractive c. The quality of being young; the opposite of old age
____ 4. Unattractive d. The general condition of your body and how healthy (you are)
____ 5. Youth e. The opposite of attractive
____ 6. Health f. Having physical features most people of a particular culture

consider good-looking
III. Complete the sentences with someone, anyone and no one.
1. I think I'll go talk to him. He doesn't seem to be with ______ in particular.
2. Does _____ know the answer?
3. There wasn't _____ there at all.
4. I was very upset because ____ remembered to call me.
5. You should have told ____ about it.
6. Be careful_________ is following you.
7. I didn't meet_________ this morning.
8. I rang the doorbell but_________ opened the door.
9. The bus was empty. There was _________ on the bus.
10. There is_________ at the door. Go and open the door.
IV. Name the following salon services.
______________________ _______________________ _______________________
______________________ ______________________ _______________________

Listen to the song “Piece of Cake”
Mark each of the following statements T for true, or F for false, according to the
information in the song.
____ 1. He wants to buy some things on the way to school.
____ 2. He asks her to go shopping for him.
____ 3. She says OK.
____ 4. He says it won’t take a lot of time.
____ 5. He’s going to get a haircut.
____ 6. She has a class that’s going to start soon.
Listen to the song again. Answer the questions.
1. What time is it at the beginning of the song?

____________________________________________________________________
2. What does he need to buy at the store?
____________________________________________________________________
3. What does she want to find at the store?
____________________________________________________________________
4. What does he offer while he’s waiting for his haircut?
____________________________________________________________________
5. What does she want “something strong” for?
____________________________________________________________________

Sitcom: How about a manicure?
A. Complete the sentences. Circle the correct words.
1. Cheryl will pick up some new shampoo for (Marie / Bob).
2 Cheryl says her shampoo will make Bob’s hair (softer / healthier) and cleaner-smelling.
3. Marie says skin care products can make Bob’s skin young and (clean / healthy).
4. Bob uses (shampoo / body lotion) every day.
5. Cheryl says lots of men use (conditioner / hair spray).
6. Cheryl says Bob’s (teeth / nails) are a mess.
7. Marie and Cheryl will give Bob a (manicure / pedicure).
8. Cheryl wants to give Bob a haircut, a facial, and a (massage / face-lift).
B. Read what Marie says. Then circle Bob’s response you hear in the video episode.
1. “Come on, Bob. Don’t you care about 3. “Do you use any conditioner?”
how you look?”
a. “That’s for women.” b. “Of course I do.”
a. “No. Should I?” b. “Of course I do.”
4. “Women like men who take care of their
2. “Don’t you use any skin care products— appearance.”
body lotion or skin cream?”
a. “That’s all?” b. “Really?”
a. “I’d like to try it.” b. “No. Should I?”
C. Complete the conversation with the words you hear in the video episode.
Cheryl, your__________ Thank you! I have a new

1. ______________
looks gorgeous. — Bright ’n Clean.
2. I’d like to try it. Did you find No, I bought it at my

it at the __________? ___________ on
Friday.

UNIT 6
I. Change these sentences to negative Yes/No Questions.
1. Andi loves this town. ________________________________________

2. The children like soccer. ________________________________________
3. Carmen can drive a bus. ________________________________________
4. They are nice. ________________________________________
5. Eddie went to the swimming pool. ________________________________________
6. Laura wastes her money on jewelry.________________________________________
7. Henry has decided to leave his wife.________________________________________
8. Ana wakes up early. ________________________________________
9. Carlos was born in Margarita. ________________________________________
10. Those boxes were empty. ________________________________________
II. Read the sentences and then create a new one using used to or didn’t use to.
1. When Daniel's doctor told him that he’d better stop smoking, he quit.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
2. Patrick began getting up early every day when he had children.

_________________________________________________________________________________________
3. After Stephanie and Fernando got married, they bought their first car.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
4. As Gabriela got older, her tastes changed. Now she actually likes grains.
_________________________________________________________________________________________
III. Complete the sentences with vocabulary from the box.
ice cream steak pasta sushi chocolate sardines
I’m not a big __________ I’m crazy about __________. I can’t stand __________.
eater.
I’m not much of a ________ I’m not crazy about I’m a _________ addict.
eater. ___________.
IV. How have your food preferences changed since you were a child? Write a
paragraph about foods you used to like or dislike and your opinions of these
foods now.
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________________________________

Listen to the song “A Perfect Dish”
Make a list of the six foods and drinks the singer says he doesn’t eat and drink now.
1. __________________________
2. __________________________
3. __________________________
4. __________________________
5. __________________________
6. __________________________
Mark each of the following statements T for true, F for false, or N/I for no
information, according to the information in the song.
____ 1. He avoids fatty foods.
____ 2. The foods he used to eat made him feel sick.
____ 3. The “perfect dish” is chicken.
____ 4. The “perfect dish” is fish.
____ 5. The “perfect dish” looks better than it smells.
Answer the following personal questions.

1. What foods did you use to eat that you don’t eat now?
____________________________________________________________________
2. What are your favorite foods now?
____________________________________________________________________
3. What foods did you not like when you were younger but you like now?
____________________________________________________________________

Sitcom: Help yourself, everyone!
A. Check the foods Cheryl is serving at dinner.
❏ asparagus ❏ broccoli ❏ steak ❏ potatoes ❏ cabbage
❏ pasta ❏ rice ❏ noodles ❏ fish ❏ chicken

B. Complete the sentences about Mr. Evans with the foods you checked in Exercise A.
1. Mr. Evans is not a big __________ 3. ___________doesn‘t agree with him.
eater.
4. He is allergic to ______________.
2. He is avoiding _____________.
5. He is crazy about ______________.
C. Check each statement True or False.
True False
1. Marie says the food tastes delicious. ❏ ❏
2. Cheryl watches what Bob eats during the meal. ❏ ❏
3. Cheryl can’t stand vegetables. ❏ ❏
4. Bob takes a large portion of rice. ❏ ❏
5. In the end, Bob eats a lot of butter. ❏ ❏
6. Paul is trying to lose weight. ❏ ❏
D. Complete each conversation with the words you hear in the video episode.
I think everything’s This so

1. ready. ______________
________________
sit down? wonderful! What are
we having to eat?
Bob, you’re not Bob’s

2. eating very much ______________.
tonight.
________________
the food?

READING COMPREHENTION UNITS 4-6
When you’re home, you are master of your domain. You control what comes into the kitchen
and what lands on your children’s plates. But what happens when you’re not at home - when you’re
traveling, fighting traffic, waiting at the airport, running late or stuck at the mall and your child is
starving? The fear of drive through and fast food restaurants has been drilled into most of us, but
sometimes there’s no avoiding a meal out at a less than healthy establishment. So here are some tips and
guidelines for smart ordering and healthy practices when eating out.
1. Fast Food Does Not Mean Fried Food. Instead of ordering something fatty, order a salad and foods
that are either grilled or baked.
2. Avoid High-Fat Add-Ons and mind the portions. Be careful with salad dressings and cheese. Ask
them on a side so you can add moderately. Also, try to make portions a bit smaller.
3. Drink Water. Soda, sweetened iced tea and lemonades, energy drinks and most juices are loaded with
high fructose corn syrup and empty calories. Drink water, and if you are tired of plain water try adding
a squeeze of lemon or using sparkling spring water instead.
4. Plan Ahead. Keep your purse, bag, and car ready for moments when hunger strikes and a healthy
snack is in need. Dried fruits, granola, mixed nuts, apples, oranges, and cereals stay fresh and transport
easily – especially with the range of cool, non-toxic containers available.
Source: www.healthychild.org/blog
After reading, answer the following questions

1. If you want to avoid eating fried foods, what can you eat?
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Are soft drinks the best option to drink while eating? What are the best choices instead?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
3. What are the best options for snack time?
_______________________________________________________________________

UNIT 7
I. Put the verbs in the correct form. They can be either gerunds or infinitives.
1. She avoided __________ (tell) him 7. She helped me __________ (carry)
about her plans. my suitcases.
2. I would like __________ (come) to 8. I've finished __________ (cook) -
the party with you. come and eat!
3. He enjoys __________ (have) a bath 9. He decided __________(study)
in the evening. biology.
4. She kept __________(talk) during 10. I dislike__________ (wait).
the film. 11. He asked __________(come) with
5. I am learning __________ (speak) us.
English. 12. I promise __________(help) you
6. Do you mind __________ (give) me tomorrow.
a hand?
II. Unscramble the words and phrases to complete the conversations. Use a gerund
or an infinitive.
1. A: David_____________________________________________________________.
(think / about / can't stand / graduation)
B: I know. _____________________________________________________________ .
(He / leave / hates / his friends)
2. A: __________________________________________________________________.
(refuse / dinner / tonight / I /make)
B: Fine by me. __________________________________________________________ .
(don't mind / go / I / out to eat)
3. A: __________________________________________________________________?
(buy / discussed / Have / you and Carlos / a house)
B: Yes. _________________________________________________________________ .
(find / We / would like / something bigger)
4. A: ___________________________________________________________________.
(tonight / you / I / see / didn't expect)
B: Well, ________________________________________________________________.
(at the last minute / I / decided / come)
III. Complete each sentence with an affirmative or negative gerund.
1. When will you finish ____________ (work) on that project?
2. Franco was worried about ____________ (have) enough money to pay his bills.
3. Maye should start ____________ (exercise) every day if she wants to lose weight.
4. Avoid ____________ (use) a cell phone while you're driving.
5. Stephanie and her husband have considered ____________ (buy) a new car. They just
don't have the money.
6. I apologize for ____________ (tell) you that I'd be late. I'm sorry that you've waited so
long.
7. Let's start ____________ (paint). I'm going to love____________ (look) at that old
color anymore!
8. Ana has been working very long hours lately. She's depressed about ____________
(spend) so much time away from her family and friends.

IV. Match the following definitions with the correct words.
1. The belief that genetics determine personality.

_____a. genes
2. The world around us. _____b.emotions
3. The source of traits we inherit from our parents. _____c.nurture
_____d.environment
4. A person’s usual pattern of behavior.
_____e.personality
5. What we feel, such as anger, love, and happiness.
_____f. nature
6. The belief that learning determines personality.
Dictation
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Listen to the song “The Colors of Love”
Complete the lyrics with the prepositions you hear.
Are you sick and tired (1.) ______ working hard day and night?
Do you like to look at the world in shades of black and white?
Your life can still be everything that you were dreaming (2.) ______.
Just take a look around you and see all the colors (3.) ______ love.
You wake up every morning and go through the same old grind.
You don’t know how the light (4.) ______ the window could be so unkind.
If blue is the color that you choose when the road is rough,
you know you really need to believe (5.) ______ the colors (6.) ______ love.
The colors (7.)______ love
are as beautiful as a rainbow.
shine(9.) ______ everyone(10.) ______ the world.
Are negative thoughts and emotions painful to express?
They’re just tiny drops (11.) ______ the ocean (12.) ______ happiness.
And these are the feelings you must learn to rise above.
Your whole life is a picture you paint (13.) ______ the colors (14.) ______ love.
are as beautiful as a rainbow.
shine(17.) ______ everyone(18.) ______ the world.
1. What is your favorite color for clothes?

___________________________________________________________________________
2. What is your favorite color for a room?
___________________________________________________________________________
3. Do certain colors make you feel happy?
___________________________________________________________________________
4. Do certain colors make you feel sad?
___________________________________________________________________________
Sitcom: What do you think of this color?
A. Complete each statement with the correct answer.
1. The first color Cheryl shows in the 4. Cheryl does not like the color Bob picks
video is _______. for the apartment because ________.
a. tomato red a. she has too many plants
b. berry red b. it is the color of her sofa
c. deep red c. the room would be too dark
2. Bob wants Cheryl to _______. 5. Bob tells Cheryl she could ________.
a. paint the walls white a. buy a new carpet
b. leave the walls just the way they are b. paint the table yellow
c. move to a new apartment c. change the color of the sofa
3. Bob, Marie, and Paul all like _______. 6. At the end of the video episode, Cheryl
a. yellow ________.
b. tomato red a. decides not to repaint her apartment
c. green b. still has not chosen a color
c. says yellow is a good color
B. Complete the conversations with the
gerunds or infinitives you hear.
1.
I don’t feel like Quit _____________.
_____________ at How about this one?
any more colors.
2.
I can’t stand __________
at it. Do you plan This one? Be sure
______________ ______________
this all night? carefully.

UNIT 8
I. Change from the active voice to the passive voice.

1. They grow coffee in Kenya. ____________________________________
2. A crocodile ate him in 1973. ____________________________________
3. The Romans built the bridge 2000 years ago. ________________________________
4. They’ll serve you lunch on the plane. ____________________________________
5. They will give you your grades next week. ___________________________________
6. He can cut out the picture. ____________________________________
7. Everyone understands English. ____________________________________
8. The professor told him not to talk in class.___________________________________
9. The fire has destroyed the house. ____________________________________
10. The employees brought up this issue during the meeting.
_______________________________________________________________________
II. Use the words in parentheses to complete the sentences in the passive voice. Use
the correct tense.
1. French ______________ (speak) in Quebec, Canada.

2. The Tower of London ______________ (found) around 1066.
3. A new art gallery______________ (open) next week.
4. Many items of clothing ______________ (make) in Taiwan.
5. “Hey Jude” ______________ (write) by John Lennon.
6. Your Smartphone ______________ (repair) right now.

III. Rewrite the sentences as yes / no questions in the passive voice.
1. The letter was mailed by Marilyn.
_______________________________________________________________________
2. The ballots have been counted.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. A suspect was questioned for 10 hours by the police.
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare.
_______________________________________________________________________
5. The flat tire was changed by Sue.
_______________________________________________________________________
6. Money was generously donated to the homeless shelter by Mr. Gates.
_______________________________________________________________________
IV. Name the pictures with the correct kind of art from the box.
pottery
painting
jewelry
drawing
sculpture
______________ _______________ _____________
fashion
_______________ _______________ ________________

V. Unscramble the phrases and words to make logical passive voice sentences.
1. (is/ as the supreme law of the land/the Venezuelan Constitution /known)

_______________________________________________________________________
2. (new laws/are/by the President and the Supreme Court/signed)
_______________________________________________________________________
3. (visited/each year/Paris/is/by honeymooners)
_______________________________________________________________________
4. (after President George Washington/was /the state of Washington /named)
_______________________________________________________________________
5. (in Orlando, Florida/is / Universal Studios /located)
_______________________________________________________________________
6. (seen/by millions of people every year/is/the Statue of Liberty)
_______________________________________________________________________
Dictation
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Listen to the song “To Each His Own”
Complete each statement with He or She.
1. _______ doesn’t like Dali’s paintings.
2. _______ prefers Picasso.
3. _______ hates Hollywood movies.
4. _______ is into Almodovar’s movies.
5. _______ finds pencil drawings great.
6. _______ prefers photographs to pencil.
7. _______ laughs when she goes to the art museum.
8. _______ is crazy about the painting by da Vinci at the museum.
9. _______ thinks da Vinci is too old and gray.
10. _______ likes the modern art on the floor.

1. Who is your favorite artist?
_______________________________________________________________________
2. Who is your favorite film director?
_______________________________________________________________________
3. What kind of art would you like to have in your own home?
_______________________________________________________________________
4. Do all your friends and relatives have the same tastes?
_______________________________________________________________________
5. In your opinion, can two people with very different tastes in art and movies be happily
married? Explain.
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

Sitcom: What do you think?
A. What did each person say about the painting? Match the comment
with the person who said it.
1. _____“How interesting!” a. Bob
2. _____“I think I can do that.” b. Marie
3. _____“It’s gorgeous!” c. Mr. Evans
4. _____“It’s very . . . blue.” d. Cheryl
5. _____“It’s . . . fantastic.” e. Paul
B. Check each statement True or False.

True False
1. Ms. Novak works in an art gallery. ❏ ❏
2. Mr. Evans wants some art for his home. ❏ ❏
3. The sculpture is made of gold. ❏ ❏
4. Marie likes the painting more than the sculpture. ❏ ❏
5. The photograph is of snow in the mountains. ❏ ❏
6. Mr. Evans likes all three art pieces. ❏ ❏
C. Complete Ms. Novak’s descriptions of the different art pieces with the passive forms
you hear. Use contractions when possible.
Painting
1. “This_____________ by a Russian artist that I really like.”
2. “The _____________artist by looking at the sea.”
Sculpture
3. “It _____________by a British sculptor.”
4. “It_____________ of wood.”
5. “It _____________gold.”
Photograph
6. “It _____________in Paris.”

UNIT 9
I. March the correct internet problem with its definition.
a. a criminal
_____1. A software program that causes problems in computers.
b. a hacker
_____2. An unwanted message that tries to sell you something.
c. a computer
_____3. A software program that tries to stop the spread of viruses. virus
_____4. A person who sends cruel and negative messages to another d. a cyberbully
person online. e. junk e-mail
_____5. A person who breaks the law; for example, by stealing money. f. an anti-virus
program
_____6. A person who enters computer systems without an invitation.
II. Name the computer terms and commands in the picture.
1. 4. 7. 10.
2. 5. 8. 11.
3. 6. 9. 12.

III. Rewrite the sentences, using infinitives of purpose.
1. Gabriela went to the pharmacy because she needed to buy diapers for her baby.
_________________________________________________________________.
2. He went to the electronics store because he wanted to buy a new laptop.
_________________________________________________________________.
3. They turned the television off because they wanted to sleep.
_________________________________________________________________.
4. Ana bought a new smart phone because she needed to be more organized.
_________________________________________________________________ .
5. I bought new headphones because I wanted to listen to music while I travel by train.
_________________________________________________________________.
IV. Rewrite each pair of sentences into a single comparative sentence using
as . . . as. Use adverbs quite, just, and almost.
1. My brother's MP3 player downloads music quickly. My MP3 player doesn't download
quickly.
______________________________________________________________________.
2. My new computer doesn't log on slowly. My old computer logs on slowly.
______________________________________________________________________.
3. Eric’s old monitor works well. My new monitor doesn't work well.
______________________________________________________________________.
4. The Techco printer prints clearly. The Green printer doesn't print clearly.
_______________________________________________________________________.
5. Iphones have many new features. Blackberry doesn’t have many new features.
_______________________________________________________________________.
6. Pepsi Cola is very sweet. Coca Cola isn’t so sweet.
_______________________________________________________________________.

V. Use the words from the box to complete the following comparative sentences
using “as…as”.
fast long interested well soon much often patient
1. Sorry for being so late! I ran here __________ I could. I got here in 10 minutes!
2. The question of the test was very difficult. The students answered __________ they
could.
3. Natasha can rest at home __________ she likes. Her parents are not in a hurry.
4. The company needs your photo. It's urgent. Send it __________ possible.
5. My mother is really fit. She goes mountain climbing __________ she can: twice a week.
6. We have tons of food. They can have __________ they like.
7. I know Pedro is not easy, so I will try to be __________ I can.
8. Although he was bored, he managed to look __________ usual.
Dictation
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Listen to the song “Life in Cyberspace”
Circle the letter of the best answer to each question.
1. What is he thinking about doing? 4. What happens if the computer’s slow?

a. logging on a. You can’t download the pictures.
b. buying a computer b. You have to wait.
c. checking it out c. You can’t open the files.
2. What brand is he considering? 5. How can you print the pictures?
a. the Panatel a. from the pull-down menu
b. Liz b. from cyberspace
c. Cyberspace c. from the instant messaging
3. What do you do first? 6. Who’s he instant messaging?
a. open the files a. Liz
b. download the pictures b. someone else
c. print the pictures c.his new car
Complete each of the phrasal verbs with a particle, according to the song.
on around to
up down out
1. fooling __________ 4.check (something) __________

2. be up __________ 5. scroll __________ and scroll __________
3. log __________ 6. click __________
Write a paragraph answering the following question.

How would your life be different if there weren’t any computers?
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________________
Sitcom: Can you help me with something?

True False
1. Everybody is asking Bob computer questions. ❏ ❏
2. Bob doesn’t know how to solve Paul’s computer problems. ❏ ❏
3. Bob never complains about troubleshooting his colleagues’ computer problems. ❏ ❏
4. Bob tells Cheryl to open the e-mail attachment she got. ❏ ❏
5. Bob says he is working on something important. ❏ ❏
6. Bob is sending instant messages to a friend. ❏ ❏
B. Complete each sentence with the words you hear. Then write the number of the
statement next to the person who said it.
____a. ____b. ____c.

1. “I’m trying to ____________, but the ____________won’t work.”
2. “My laptop ____________. I can’t get it to do anything.
I type on the ____________and nothing happens.”
3. “Somebody sent me an____________ , but I think it has a____________ in it.”
C. Answer each question with an infinitive of purpose.
1. Why does Bob tell Marie to push the green button on the printer?
To __________________________________________________________.
2. Why does Bob tell Paul to stick a paper clip on the side of the computer?
To __________________________________________________________.
3. Why does Bob tell Cheryl to click on the No-Virus icon on the toolbar?
To __________________________________________________________.

UNIT 10
I. Match the following definitions with their correct personal value.

____ Having different rules for different people
a. Old-fashioned
____ Preferring the way things were in the past b. Sexist
____ Not treating men and women equally c. Modesty
d. Double-standard
____ Wearing clothes that cover one’s body
II. Match the two parts of each conditional sentence.
won't get to work on time don't use sunscreen could work in North America
stayed at the beach too long got a haircut use this shampoo every day
can travel all over the world would get to work faster
1. If you speak English, you _____________________________________________.

2. If you spoke English, you_____________________________________________.
3. Your hair will look great if you _________________________________________.
4. He would look great if he ____________________________________________.
5. If you took a taxi, you _______________________________________________.
6. If you miss the train, you _____________________________________________.
7. We’ll get sunburned if we____________________________________________.
8. We would get sunburned if we________________________________________.

III. Complete the sentences with the correct possessive. Use the cues in parentheses
when necessary.
1. Jane has already eaten her lunch, but I'm saving ________ until later
2. She has broken ________ leg.
3. Andres’s cellphone needs to be fixed, but ________ is working. (I)
5. We gave them ________ telephone number, and they gave us ________.
6. (I) ________ pencil is broken. Can I borrow (You) ________?
7. (Phil) ________ car is cheap, but (I) ________ is expensive.
8. You can't have any chocolate! It's all ________! (I)
IV. Complete the conditional sentences in a logical way.
1. If I finish my workbook on time, __________________________________.
2. If they buy a new SUV, __________________________________________.
3. I would be so happy ____________________________________________.
4. She’d travel around the world ____________________________________.
5. If I were a doctor, ______________________________________________.
6. They will get an excellent grade __________________________________.
7. If they like that new movie, ______________________________________.
8. I won’t get a tattoo, ____________________________________________.
9. If it doesn’t rain this weekend, ___________________________________.
10. If I drink a lot of coffee, ________________________________________.

V. Read the situations and write conditional sentences saying what you can do in
each case.
1. You are standing in front of an ATM and realize you forgot your password.
_______________________________________________________________________
2. You go in a restroom and you see a golden bracelet on the counter.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. You and your friends go to a restaurant. It’s time to pay and you realize you left your
wallet at home.
_______________________________________________________________________
4. It’s 3 in the morning and you are printing a final paper that you have to hand in at 7 am.
Suddenly, your printer stops working.
_______________________________________________________________________
Dictation
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Listen to the song “What Would You Do?”
Complete each question the man asks the woman.
1. ____________________________ if I _______ a tattoo with your name?
2. ____________________________ if I _______ my hair for you?
3. ____________________________ if I _______ outside your window?
4. ____________________________ if I _______ you I loved you?
5. ____________________________ if I _______ you a love letter?
6. ____________________________ it was wrong and send it back to me?
7. ____________________________ you care?
8. ____________________________ that I had lost all my modesty?
Listen to the song again. Circle the word or phrase that completes each statement.
1. His _____ would have her name. 5. She says he’ll _____.
a. tattoo a. be sorry
b. love letter b. pierce his ears
c. window c. lose his modesty
2. His _____ would be dyed for her. 6. He says he’s sure he could _____.
a. tattoo a. write her a letter
b. hair b. make her happy
c. clothes c. send it back to her
3. He wants to know what she would 7. He says he’s sure _____ is hers.
_____ if he told her he loved her.
a. his letter
a. think
b. his mistake
b. do
c. his heart
c. want
8. She thinks _____.
4. She thinks he _____.
a. her heart is his
a. is making a mistake
b. she could fall in love with him
b. is dyeing his hair
c. she hates him
c. hates to say this

Sitcom: That’s David Doolittle!
True False
1. Cheryl and Marie are having desserts in a restaurant. ❏ ❏
2. Marie says she sees someone she knows. ❏ ❏
3. Marie says it is David Doolittle. ❏ ❏
4. David Doolittle is a famous singer. ❏ ❏
5. David Doolittle forgot his hat, gloves, keys, and wallet. ❏ ❏
B. Complete each statement with the correct answer.
1. David Doolittle tells Marie he also does 3. David Doolittle asks Marie to call him.
not have his________. ________.
a. PDA a. if she wants to go out for dinner
b. cell phone b. if she finds his keys
c. wallet c. if she finds his cell phone
2. Marie says ________.
4. Marie returns David Doolittle’s things
a. she has the cell phone in her pocket
in the following order:
b. she does not see the cell phone under
a. hat, keys, gloves
the table
b. keys, gloves, hat
c. Cheryl has the cell phone
c. hat, gloves, keys
C. Complete Marie’s questions and David Doolittle’s responses.
Sir, excuse me, sir! Is this ________________, yes,

hat ________________? thank you. Did I leave it
here?
1.
Are these gloves ___________________. I’m

______________? forgetting everything, aren’t
I?
2.

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UNIT 1

I. Complete the following questions or statements using present perfect. Use

1. A: _______________ (you / watch) 3. A: ____________ (you / go) to the

2. A: _______________ (you / be) to 4. A: ____________________ (you /

1. _______ you _______ on an airplane? sleep

1. I’d like to climb _____________________.

IV. Circle the correct word to complete the sentences.

1. She hasn’t tried pizza yet/ever.

It’s Dictation time!

The Language College Top Notch 2 - Level 11 2

You look so familiar. (1.) I’m glad this meeting occurred.

One look, one word. (11.) _________________________ time for a

Thanks for your greeting.

Hi! Well here I am in ___________________________________________________________

See you soon! _______________________

The Language College Top Notch 2 - Level 11 3

A. Check each statement True or False.

1. Ms. Novak is from Chicago. ❏ ❏

2. Marie has never driven a taxi in Egypt. ❏ ❏

3. Ms. Novak met Marie in Paris. ❏ ❏

4. Marie moved from Paris three years ago. ❏ ❏

5. Katerina is Ms. Novak’s sister. ❏ ❏

6. Ms. Novak has seen Marie in photographs. ❏ ❏

Ms.Novak: I know. We ____________in Chicago. You__________a waitress in a

restaurant near the Art Institute.

Marie: I _____________to Chicago.

Ms.Novak: _____________a taxi in Egypt?

Ms.Novak: You_______________the pilot on a small airplane in China. You

______________me over the Great Wall.

The Language College Top Notch 2 - Level 11 4

I. Decide if you need for or since with these time expressions.

1. ______ last weekend 8. ______ a long time

II. Complete the sentences with for or since.

1. I haven't phoned home ______ last Christmas.

2. We've been here ______ nine o'clock.

4. I haven't visited my home town ______ I left school.

5. I haven't been to the cinema ______ ages.

6. I have studied non-stop ______ 9:15.

7. I have had a driving license ______ I was eighteen.

8. She hasn't had a day off ______ 1999.

The Language College Top Notch 2 - Level 11 5

a horror movie a musical an animated movie a science fiction movie

a comedy movie an action movie a documentary a drama

1.____________is made with a series of pictures, models, etc.(cartoons).

2.____________is funny and makes people laugh.

3.____________has a lot of singing and dancing.

4.____________tells a story about something that might happen in the future.

5.____________has a lot of adventure and violence.

6.____________tells a serious, emotional story.

7.____________gives true facts and information.

8.____________is frightening or scary.

It’s Dictation time!

The Language College Top Notch 2 - Level 11 6

Where _____________ you (1.) _____________? I (2.) _____________ for you.

I’d rather not say how long.

The movie (3.) _____________ one hour ago.

How _____________ you (4.) _____________ the time all wrong?

Well, I (5.) _____________ stuck in traffic, and when I (6.) _____________,

I (7.) _____________ find a parking place.

1. A: ___ (you / watch) 3. A: (you / go) to the

2. A: _ (you / be) to 4. A: ______ (you /

1. _ you _ on an airplane? sleep

Ms.Novak: I know. We __in Chicago. Youa waitress in a

1. last weekend 8. a long time

Where _______ you (1.) _? I (2.) _______ for you.

How _ you (4.) _ the time all wrong?

Well, I (5.) _ stuck in traffic, and when I (6.) _,

_ you (8.) _ the tickets? You’re kidding—for real?

How long _ it (10.) _?

And Ms. Novak thinks the _ needs a king-size ___ .

1. 6. 11._