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Basic 3
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Dear Student,
Welcome to the English Discoveries Student Workbook for Basic 3. Using this workbook
will help you practice your English.
Each unit of the workbook corresponds directly to a unit in the English Discoveries
Basic 3 course. After completing a unit within the course, you should complete the
corresponding activities in the workbook.
The units in this workbook integrate all four language skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking,
and Writing. The workbook units also provide a wide range of grammar and vocabulary
activities.
If you want to refer to the computer lesson texts while you are away from your computer,
you can find them in the workbook Appendix.
Special emphasis has been given throughout the workbook to speaking and writing
activities. You will see that you have many opportunities to express yourself in both
spoken and written English.
Unit 1
Getting A Job 7
Unit 2
Business Matters 13
Unit 3
Planning A Vacation 19
Unit 4
Eating Out ................................. 25
Unit 5
Traveling Abroad 31
Unit 6
Emotions 37
Unit 7
Making Excuses 43
Unit 8
Tickets, Please! 47
Appendix
Lesson Texts 53
Basic 3 Unit 1
Unit 1
Getting A Job
Voice Mail
a. Answer the following questions about the computer lesson.
b. Imagine you are Robert. You cant come to the interview. You need to call Melissa
and leave her a voice mail message. Write the message you are going to leave her.
Explain why you cant come and suggest a different time and day.
Im very sorry but, I can not meeting interview we spoke last week about the finance
______________________________________________________
engineering job. I would like to schedule a new interview with you next Wednesday
______________________________________________________
Jun 5th, at 12:00 A.M. Please call me back at 0997057198. Or, you can send me
______________________________________________________
an ______________________________________________________
e-mail at Melissa.Sanchez@coretech.com. I look forward to speaking with you soon.
Hi Sam. This is Alex Car calling from Range Services. We spoke _____________
last week
back
about the graphic design ________ schedule an interview with you23062
. Id like to ________
job
next Monday, October 14th, at 11:00 A.M. Please call me _________________
e-mail
at 683-421-6789. Or, you can send me an ___________ at acar@range.com.
forward
Looking __________ to speaking to you soon.
My Education Plans
a. Did you understand the reading text, My Education Plans? Match the sentence parts
about Jane, the writer, in column B to the opening phrases in column A.
A B
a. Jane began taking a special
1. In a couple of years,...
training course.
B E C
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
A F D
b. What about your education plans? Write about what you did in the past, what you
are doing now, and what your future plans are.
My Future Plan
Recently, I ____________________________________________.
was in college
d. Read the ad and mark the sentences below which you can use in an
application e-mail for the job it describes.
Wanted:
All-In-One Department Store is looking for a young, energetic salesperson for
our new ladies fashion department. Priority to people with experience in sales.
Full-time basis. Must be flexible and willing to work overtime. Very good salary!
e. Use the sentences in activity d. to help you write an e-mail applying for the job.
f. Exchange e-mails with a partner. Suggest how you can improve each others e-mails.
Phone Call
a. Do you remember the dialogue from the computer lesson? Mark who said what.
Caller Secretary
b. Imagine you are the caller from the dialogue. Monday arrives, you call Ms. Blake
again, but shes still not in. Mark the sentences you can say.
c. Write a dialogue between you and Ms. Blakes secretary. Use the sentences from
activities a. and b. to help you.
Models: Be Able To
a. Read the following job ads and match them to the people described below.
A B C
D
Wanted: a chef for our new restaurant on Main Street The
Bistro. Must be able to cook basic but good dishes. Work
includes evenings and weekends. Call: 472-9542
kitchen.
b. Discuss your choices with a partner. Talk about what each of the people is able and
not able to do.
Unit 2
Business Matters
Business
a. Read Mr. James answer to Don Barnes message. Fill in the blanks using the phrases
below.
I (1) _____________________________
received your message this morning and I wanted to let you know
(3) _____________________________
ask your bank manager to come so he can help you make any immediate
b. Don Barnes calls his bank manager, Mr. Scardi, and asks him to join him and
Mr. James for lunch. Write Dons message to his bank manager. Use the sentences
from activity a. to help you. Include the following information:
London
a. Read Arlenes second e-mail to Yvonne. Then read the descriptions of three factories
below and mark the one that is the most suitable for Arlenes T-shirt factory.
Dear Yvonne,
Thanks for your e-mail. Im really pleased that youve decided to take the job.
Im sure you will do very well.
I am still looking for a location for the T- shirt factory, but its not easy to
find the right place. I want a small or medium-sized factory that is not too
expensive. I also want it to be not too far from the center of town, but not
too close either because I dont want to be in traffic jams every morning.
I prefer to buy the factory rather than rent it. That way we can do what we
like with it. I will let you know when I find something.
Regards,
Arlene
Factory Description:
A big factory that is in the center of town. Its for sale, but the price is very high.
A small factory that is in the center of town, and the rent is cheap.
X A medium-sized factory that is not far from the center of town and is for
sale at quite a cheap price.
b. Read the text again and decide if the following statements are true or false.
5. Arlene doesn't want the responsibility of owning her own factory. T/F F
Fax it
a. Do you remember the dialogue, Fax It? Rewrite the dialogue by putting the words in
the correct order.
b. You have an important parcel to give Mr. Block, but Mr. Block is on vacation until next
week. Write a dialogue between you and Mr. Blocks secretary. Use the phrases from
activity a. to help you.
You: Could you give this to Mr. Block? It's very important parcel.
_________________________________________________
A B
1. You are asking Mr. Blocks secretary a. Would you mind helping me
to have him call you back when he with this? I dont think I have all the
C
arrives. ____ information.
2. You are asking a colleague to help you b. Can you tell me a little about your
A
write a report. ____ experience in this kind of work?
e. Choose one of the situations from activity d. and write a dialogue for it.
are asking Mr. Blocks secretary for the location of his college
You: ______________________________________________________________
Could you give me your exact address again?
Your partner: _______________________________________________________
are calling to postpone an important college meeting.
You: ______________________________________________________________
Your partner: Im sorry, but I cant make our appointment today. Would you mind rescheduling for later in
_______________________________________________________
the week?
are asking a colleague to help you write a report the notas.
You: ______________________________________________________________
Your partner: Would you mind helping me with this? I dont think I have all the information.
_______________________________________________________
are interviewing someone for a job and are asking him to tell you about himself.
You: ______________________________________________________________
Can you tell me a little about your experience in this kind of work?
Your partner: _______________________________________________________
Yvonne: MUST
Arlene, you (1) ________________ tell me how you got the idea of
opening a T-shirt factory.
Arlene: HAD TO
Well, I (2) ________________ leave school at 16 to help my parents and
I got a job in a clothing factory.
HAD TO
Yvonne: Really? Wow, working in a factory as a teenager (3) ________________
be hard!
Arlene: MUSTN'T
OK, but we (7) ________________ make them wear anything they
dont want to wear!
b. Help Yvonne and Arlene write a list of rules for their factory. Write what their
workers must and mustnt do.
c. Exchange your rules with your partner. See if he/she has any other good rules to add
to your list.
Unit 3
Planning A Vacation
Flight to Mumbai
a. Read the following airport announcements. Fill in the blanks using the words below.
Airlines
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. British Airways (1) ________________ 239
passengers
is now boarding from gate number 5. All (2) ________________ on this flight are
flight
now requested to finish (3) ________________ procedures and begin boarding.
please
Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, (4) ________________. Would
check-in
the last passengers on Air Canada (5) _________________ flight 747 to New York
boarding
please proceed to gate number 3 for (6) _____________________ immediately.
b. Read this dialogue between two passengers on a plane. Mark the sentences below
true or false.
Terri: Hello!
Bob: Hi. I see our seats are next to each other!
Terri: Yes, thats nice. My names Terri.
Bob: Hi, Terri. Im Bob. So what are you planning to do in St. Thomas?
Terri: Im just on vacation. Im staying with some friends. Theres a big
dance festival next week which Im hoping to get tickets for. How
about you?
Bob: Im here on business. You see, Im one of the producers of the
dance festival.
Terri: Wow! How exciting!
Bob: Yes, but its hard work. I have a few extra tickets to the festival, if you
like. You can bring your friends.
Terri: Really? That would be wonderful! Thank you.
Announcer: Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. On behalf of the captain and the
crew, wed like to welcome you on board Delta Airlines Flight 449 to
Atlanta. We are now preparing for take-off. Please straighten your
seats and fasten your seat belts. Thank you, and we hope you have a
pleasant flight.
True False
1. Bob and Terri meet on the plane because their seats are next to X
each other.
X
3. Terri is going to stay with friends.
Village Tours
a. Read what these people say about the vacations they are planning. Then read
the Village Tours brochure on the next page and fill in the vacation that they
have chosen.
1
Harry: I really need a vacation, some time to relax
somewhere and not do too much, just enjoy blue
skies and sunshine with my girlfriend. But I cant
spend too much money on this trip. So Ive chosen
the ___________________________
ROMANTIC GREECE vacation.
2
Sheila: Its so hot here now in the summer,
I feel like going somewhere cold and snowy
with my family. I dont mind what kind of
vacation it is as long as its exciting and
suitable for children. I think we will enjoy the
ALPINE MAGIC
___________________ vacation.
3
Laura: I feel like getting away for a
couple of days and doing some
sightseeing in one of the capital cities in
Europe. Money is no problem for me so
Ive booked the __________________
BEST OF PARIS
vacation.
Village Tours
Vacation Brochure
Village Tours is now offering 3 exciting vacation packages
at special prices:
ALPINE MAGIC
Round-trip + 3 nights in the Alps Ski Resort in Switzerland,
full board. Price: $670, not including rental cost of skiing
gear. Special ski classes for beginners and children.
BEST OF PARIS
4 nights in the Eiffel Hotel in the center of Paris + free
tickets to all the best shows and museums in town now
only $400. Return tickets are an extra $450.
ROMANTIC GREECE
The perfect romantic getaway: 5 nights at the five-star
Crete Island Hotel, Greece. $500 including return tickets
and half board. The price also includes all beach and pool
facilities.
Dubahi travels
I would like to go on the ____________________________________ package,
I would like go to see the race the formule 1 and enjoy it to maximum with my friends
because ________________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________________.
c. Write your own vacation ad. Use the words and phrases from the ads above to help you.
Vacation at Last
a. Do you remember the dialogue from the computer lesson? Here are two more
people talking about their vacation plans. Put the dialogue in the correct order by
numbering the order of the sentences.
Shopping?
6
b. You and your friend are going on one of the vacations below. Write a dialogue about
what you are going to do.
You: _______________________________________________________
Sure, we must buyed ski skates and warm clothes
Modals: Should
a. Liz is on vacation in Jamaica. Somebody stole her bag. Liz calls her friend, Judy, and
asks her what she should do. Complete the dialogue below using the correct form of
the modal should.
Liz: Hi, Judy! Listen, its Liz. My bag was stolen a few minutes ago. I had
Liz: should do
Well, its a bit late to tell me that now! What _______________________?
should
Judy: Well, first I think you _____________________ call the Police.
Liz: Oh, my goodness. I think I see a man holding my bag. It must be the thief!
should
_______________________ I try to get it back?
shouldn't
Judy: No, no, you _______________ do anything dangerous! Just call the police!
b. Give a friend advice about the vacations below. Complete the table with a sentence
about each.
Ypu should go to skiing whit we are You shouldn't skiing whithout warm coat
1. skiing ____________________ ____________________
We will should go camping the next sunday We shouldn't go without fries
2. camping ____________________ ____________________
You should visit the safari is beautiful You shouldn't take photograps
3. safari ____________________ ____________________
We should travel to the beach You shouldn't carry many clothes
4. beach ____________________ ____________________
They should go sightseeing to an china We shouldn't many spend money
5. go sightseeing ____________________ ____________________
Unit 4
Eating Out
Food
a. Complete this dialogue between Gore May and the manager of the Prima Vera
restaurant.
Manager: Well, we are very busy at lunchtime. Your table looks clean to me. What
did you think of our (2) __________________________?
food
How can you explain charging $15 for strawberries and cream?
Manager: ingredients
We serve the best of everything and the best (4) ___________________
are very expensive.
Gore May: Well, you certainly didnt serve me the best rolls! They werent
fresh
(5) _________________ cold
, the grilled fish was (6)___________________
and I found a (7) _____________________
stone in the chocolate nut cake.
Manager: Most people say our food is delicious. Perhaps you just dont like Italian
food.
b. Your local radio station has asked you to write a review of a restaurant that you
visited recently. Include the following information in your review:
My Restaurant Review
Hello. listeners!! This is Cristina Freire with another restaurant review!
__________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________
Everything was delicious
c. Read your review to the class. Record your review and play it to the class.
c. Imagine you are planning a dinner party with the help of Pearls Party Service. Fill
out the following form with the relevant information.
Desserts: ______________________________________________________
fruit salads with ie cream
soda and lemonade
Drinks: ________________________________________________________
Other requirements: _____________________________________________
music and artist invited
____________________________________________________________
d. Complete the dialogue between a customer for Pearl's Party Service and Pearl.
e. Take turns with a partner phoning Pearl's Party Service to order your party.
Japanese Restaurant
a. Do you remember the dialogue Japanese Restaurant? Complete the dialogue for
another couple who are planning a meal out.
b. Practice your dialogue with a partner. Take turns reading the different parts.
c. You are going out for a meal. Answer the following questions:
______________________________________________________________
I am taking a taxi
______________________________________________________________
Yes, I go a see the wonder woman movie
d. Develop a dialogue with a partner. Use the phrases from activity a. to help you.
Last week I made a reservation for the new French restaurant, Le Vieux Chalet.
was waiting
I was very disappointed. While I (1) _________________ for my table, the
crashed
manager of the restaurant (2) _________________ into me and didnt even
apologize!
was reading
Then while I (3) _________________ the menu, a waiter accidentally
spilled
(4) _________________ soup all over me. And what about the food? Well, as
I ate
(5) ________________ broked
my chicken, I suddenly (6) ________________ my tooth on
a stone. Dessert was more successful. I had delicious strawberries and cream, but
payed
as I (7) _________________ my dessert, someone at the next table
enjoy to
(8) _________________ come over
smoking. Finally, when I (9) _________________ the bill,
started
the manager (10) _________________ to apologize. But by then it was too late!
Unit 5
Traveling Abroad
Airport Arrivals
a. Mark the sentences you would say when meeting someone at an airport.
b. Read the voice mail message from John to his wife and answer the questions that
follow.
Hi, darling! Ive finally arrived in London! The flight was very long 23 hours! We
had a stopover in Bangkok for an hour. You wont believe what happened! The
airline lost my suitcase! Alan took me directly to a clothing store nearby to buy a
new suit. Ill talk to you later! Bye!
He arrived in London
1. How long was Johns flight? _______________________________________
He has a stopover in Bangkok for an hour
2. Where did John have a stopover? ___________________________________
The airline lost my suitcase
3. What happened to Johns suitcase? __________________________________
4. Where did Alan take John? ________________________________________
Alan took me directly to a clothing store nearby to buy a new suit
c. You just got off of a long flight. Write a text message to a friend. Include the following
information:
Where you are
Something that happened during the flight
When you will be back home
_________________________________________________________________
Hi dear
Ive finally arrived in Espaa! The flight was very long 20 hours!
_________________________________________________________________
We had a stopover in Murcia for an hour. You wont believe what happened!
_________________________________________________________________
The airline lost my suitcase! Alan took me directly to a clothing store nearby to buy a
new suit.
_________________________________________________________________
d. Exchange text messages with a partner. Write a message in reply to your friends text
message.
I hope you're having a good time, I am calling to remind you the homework the Chemistry,
_________________________________________________________________
call me please bye!
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
TRAVEL
b. Imagine you are Rita. Complete this postcard to be sent home to your parents in
Mexico. Use the words below to help you.
c. Imagine you are traveling abroad. Write a postcard home to your family.
Information
a. How well do you remember the dialogue from the computer lesson? Number the
sentences below in the correct order.
6 a. Every 30 minutes.
b. Write a dialogue for this situation. Use the words and phrases from activity a. to
help you.
You are a tourist and you want to find the train station. Ask a stranger for directions.
You: _______________________________________________________
Excuse me. How can I get to the Train station?
take this road, take the first on the left, there is it.
Stranger: _______________________________________________________
You: _______________________________________________________
is far the train station?
You: _______________________________________________________
Where is the bus stop?
It's in front of this building.
Stranger: _______________________________________________________
Future Tenses
a. Rita is spending the summer with her aunt and uncle in Washington. This weekend
she is going on a trip. Look at the contents of her bag and then answer the questions
below.
c. Choose one of the destinations from the list below and imagine you are going there
on vacation. Then answer the following questions about your vacation.
1. What time of the year are you going to go on your vacation? Why?
I'll go in autumn because there pleasant temperatures.
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
I'll go by plane.
3. Will you need to know English to enjoy this vacation? Why / Why not?
It is very necessary but if there is to know a little English to communicate well.
________________________________________________________________
4. What are three things that you will need to take with you?
________________________________________________________________
I will need to take passport, tour guide,round-trip ticket.
5. What are three things that you are going to do once you get there?
I will eat food Cantonesa, I will visit Museums, I will go to parties
________________________________________________________________
d. Tell the class about the vacation you have chosen. Take a class vote on the most
popular vacation.
Unit 6
Emotions
Drama
a. How well do you remember the radio drama, Hospital Adventures? Mark what each
character said.
b. Answer the following questions about the radio drama. Write complete sentences.
2. Who is Morgan?
Morgan is one of the main characters in the story.
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
he will get back his memory.
3 a. _______________________________
He wasn't nervous at the dentist's office.
2 b. _______________________________
he was brushing his teeth.
4 c. _______________________________
He opened the door.
1 d. _______________________________
Malcolm woke his wife up.
5 e. _______________________________
All his friends and relatives were at home.
b. Tell your partner what happened to Malcolm on his special day. Use the pictures
from activity a. to help you.
c. How do the people below feel? Match what they said in column A with their emotions
in column B.
A B
e
1. Ah this is the life! Just sea, sun, and beautiful skies. ___ a. lonely
3. Wow! When did you decide to paint all the walls bright c. surprised
orange? ___
c
d. Imagine you are either Malcolm or his wife, Debbie. Write about your day in your
diary.
May 15
Dear Diary,
Today started off badly but ended up great!
_______________________________________________________
I got up ,washed my face, ate breakfast and brush my teeth. I got dressed and I went to work.
I walked to the bus station. That's about ten minutes. I got the bus at 8.30 and I got to Ejido
_______________________________________________________
bus station and then I walked to my office.
_______________________________________________________
After work, I went at my home before half past seven.
_______________________________________________________
_______________________________________________________
Later I took a shower and had dinner. Then went to sleep.
_______________________________________________________
Theres Tom
a. Rewrite the following sentences by putting the words in the correct order.
__________________________________________________________________
Look. There's Tom.
__________________________________________________________________
Do you think I should?
Alan: _____________________________________________________________
you can give me a tip for the job interview?
Dan: _____________________________________________________________
of course, you must listen carefully to the questions answered honestly and safety.
b. Complete the dialogue between Chad and his doctor using the verbs in
parentheses.
was I doing
Chad: Tell me doctor, what (1) _____________ (I do) when the accident happened?
Unit 7
Making Excuses
Family
a. Susans mother left her the following voice mail message. Fill in the missing words,
using the word bank below.
Hello Dear,
headache
Im sorry to hear that you have a (1) _____________. pill
I hope the (2)____________
worry
you took will help make it better. If not, take another one. Dont (3) ____________
party
if you cant come to Aunt Carols (4) _____________ tonight. If youre not feeling
lie down
well, you should (5) _______________ call
and rest. Please (6) _____________ me
The Party
a. Read what happened at Jasons party. Use the table below to match the characters
to the things they said.
f 1. Guess what! Fido ate all the hot dogs! a. Jack and Paul
a 2. Sorry were late. We got stuck in terrible traffic. b. Mina
d 3. Im afraid I didnt have time to change before the party. c. Betty
c 4. I dont think I can make it this evening. I feel really ill. d. Lenny
b 5. I was in such a hurry to get here that I forgot the present! e. Dr. Meredith
e 6. I have to go! They need me at work! f. Linda
Lunch
a. Do you remember the dialogue Lunch? Use the words below to complete
the dialogue.
Ted: lunch
How about having (1) ___________________ with me, Carol?
afraid
Carol: Im (2) _______________ busy
I cant today, Ted. Im too (3) ______________.
eat
Ted: But you have to (4) ___________________.
work
Carol: No. Really, Ted, I have to (5) ___________________.
tomorrow
Ted: Well, maybe (6) ___________________, then?
maybe
Carol: (7) ___________________.
b. Your friend is feeling sad. You want to cheer him/her up. You try to persuade him/her
to go out with you. Write a dialogue for this situation.
You: tomorrow
Then maybe ___________________________________________
c. Practice the dialogue with your partner. Then try to change the ending by letting your
partner try to persuade you.
1
Hi Jenny.
kind
Its very (1) _____________ invent
of you to (2) _______________ us to Jasons party.
sorry
However, Im (3) ______________ tell
to (4) _______________ you that we wont be
able to come because well be away for the weekend.
Sarah
2
Hello Jenny.
delighted
We were (5) ______________ getting
to (6) ______________ your invitation to Jasons
happy go
party. Well be (7) _____________ to (8) ____________ to the party, of course!
glad
Please let me know if you need us to prepare anything. Well be (9) _________ to help.
3
Dear Jenny.
surprised
I was very (10) _______________ find out
to (11) ______________ that you are having a
party for Jason and that I wasnt invited. Although weve had our disagreements
nice
in the past, it would be (12) _______________ celebrate
to (13) ______________ Jasons
birthday together. Ive decided to come to the party anyway. I hope thats OK with you.
Kate
b. Who is coming to the party? Compare your guest list with a partners.
Unit 8
Tickets, Please!
The Audition
a. Answer the following questions about the computer lesson.
b. Do you remember Michael and his agent, Barry, from the video? Later the same
day, Barry left Michael a voice mail message. Read what Barry said and answer the
question that follows.
Hi, Michael.
Its Barry here. I spoke again to the director of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof. He said
they want to finish all the auditions today. I know you have plans for today, but
they may not have any more auditions tomorrow.
c. Imagine you are Michael. You want to call Barry and leave him a voice mail message.
Write the message you are going to leave him. Write about what you decided to do.
__________________________________________________________________
Hi Barry
__________________________________________________________________
Thanks for Barry for letting me know that there are auditions tomorrow too.
__________________________________________________________________
I feel excited to act
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Bye for now!
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
__________________________________________________________________
Tickets, Please!
a. Mark the correct boxes in the table below.
b. Samantha Page isnt an usher anymore. Complete what she says about her life today
with the words below.
actress
People often ask me what its like to be an (1) __________________. I tell them its
not such an easy job. You have to work very hard and most (2) ________________
performances
are in the evening so you have to work very late hours. If you have a big part, you
intermission
have to (3) __________________ most of the time and you can only rest during the
(4) __________________.
program Also, I hate it when people talk during a performance.
usher
I remember when I was an (5) __________________ I had to keep the audience
quiet
(6) __________________, but usually there isnt anything you can do.
curtain
Of course, when the (7) __________________ goes up and you see the audience
auditorium
sitting in the (8) __________________, its a very special feeling. Its fun seeing my
stand
name in the theater (9) ______________ and being recognized by people in the
street. Still, Ill always remember beginning my career as an usher, before I was (10)
famous
___________________!
Excuse Me
a. Do you remember the dialogue Excuse Me? Rewrite the dialogue by putting the
following words in the correct order.
b. Imagine that you have come from very far to see a football game. At the gate, you
discover there is a problem: You have left the tickets at home. Write a dialogue
between you and the ticket clerk using the phrases below. Try to convince him to let
you in.
Adverbs: Frequency
Impersonal Statements: Empty Subject
a. How often do you do the activities in the table below? Complete the table.
1. go to a tennis match? x
2. go to the theater? x
3. travel abroad? x
5. go to a museum? x
6. go to the movies? x
b. Compare your answers with a partners. Who does the most leisure activities?
c. Match the statements or questions in column B to the situations in column A.
A B
1. You cant hear what your friend is
a. Do you know how long it takes to get to
saying because the noise at the
London by train?
airport is too loud. ______
c
2. Your friend wants to know how long b. It doesnt matter, we can always catch
a
a train trip to London will take. ______ the next bus. It leaves in half an hour.
APPENDIX
Lesson Texts
Unit 1
Getting A Job
Voice Mail
Hi Robert. This is Melissa Sanchez calling from Core-Tech. We spoke last week about
the computer engineering job. I would like to schedule an interview with you next
Wednesday, May 5th, at 10:00 A.M. Please call me back at 914-321-4231. Or, you can
send me an e-mail at Melissa.Sanchez@coretech.com. I look forward to speaking with
you soon.
My Education Plans
Recently, I began taking a special training course. In the course, Ill learn what to
say during a job interview. When the course ends next month, Im going to apply
for a full-time job at a department store. If they hire me, Ill be able to earn a good
salary and make extra money working overtime, too.
I plan to save money and study at a university in a couple of years. Some of my friends
arent planning to study, but I think its important to go. Its not enough just to have a
high-school education.
When I was in high school, I had to learn many subjects I didnt like. But when I go
to study at the university, Ill be able to choose the courses I want. Im interested in
learning business. Maybe one day Ill have my own company. Then, I can interview
people and give them jobs!
Phone Call
- Good morning. Susan Blakes office.
- Hello. Id like to speak to Ms. Blake, please.
- Im sorry. Ms. Blake is in Washington today. Can I help you?
- Well, Id really prefer to speak to Ms. Blake.
- Certainly. Shell be back next Monday.
- Fine. Ill call her then.
Modals: Be Able To
- Werent you able to stop?
- Well, I was able to stop, but the other driver wasnt.
Gerunds: As Object
- I feel tired all the time, doctor. What can I do?
- Eat well and exercise. Youll feel better.
- Oh no! I hate exercising!
Education
Unit 2
Business Matters
Business
Hello, Mr. James? This is Don Barnes, the president of Greater Electric. Im calling
about your plans for the new factory. Im interested in discussing the matter with
you. Can we make an appointment for lunch instead of meeting at my office? Do
you mind if I invite my bank manager, too? Its impossible for me to make any
decision about the project unless I have his approval. Please call me this afternoon.
Ill be in meetings all morning. Ill talk to you later. Goodbye.
London
Dear Yvonne,
Im in London on business. I plan to choose a location for another T-shirt factory
near the city. I have some offers, and Im going to see two places this afternoon.
Please think about our discussion. I must have an answer as soon as possible. I
disagree with your opinion that you cant manage the business. I think youll be
great for the job.
Arlene
Fax It
- Could you give this to Mr. Block? Its very important.
- Im sorry. Mr. Blocks at the New York office today.
- Oh, I see. Well, will he be here this afternoon?
- No. Hes going to be in New York all week.
- Then could you fax it to him?
- Sure. Ill send it right away.
Modals: Must
- All our workers must wear safety glasses. And workers must not smoke in work areas.
Modals: Had To
- Why are you so tired?
- I had to finish a paper so I stayed up all night. Then I got to class and found out
that we didnt have to hand it in.
Work 2
Unit 3
Planning A Vacation
Flight to Mumbai
Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, Flight 441 to Mumbai is delayed. We apologize
for the inconvenience. Thank you for your patience.
Daniel: Youre going to India too?
Rebecca: Yes, my company has a factory in Mumbai.
Daniel: So you fly there a lot?
Rebecca: Yes, I do.
Daniel: This is my first trip abroad.
Rebecca: Oh, youll love Mumbai. Its a wonderful city. Theres so much to do and
see there.
Daniel: Im really excited about going.
Rebecca: I hope we board the plane soon.
Announcer: Ladies and Gentlemen, Flight 441 to Mumbai is now ready to board.
Please have your passport and boarding pass ready for the agent at the
gate. Thank you for flying Indian Skies Airlines.
Rebecca: Wait! You forgot your passport!
Daniel: Thanks.
Village Tours
Do you dislike taking boring vacations? Does having a good time mean sightseeing in
interesting towns and villages?
Then you should come see us today! Its not smart to delay. Village Tours has daily non-
stop flights to twenty-seven foreign capitals. We sell one-way and round-trip tickets.
If you decide to cancel, well return all your money.
Vacation at Last
- Vacation at last. Im going to the beach every day.
- Me, too. But
- But what? Whats the matter?
- First Im going to go shopping.
- Shopping?
- Yeah. I forgot to bring my swimsuit.
Modals: Should
- Wheres your brother? Didnt you wait for him? You should always wait for him
after school.
- Dont worry, Mom. He was right behind me. He should be here any minute.
Travel
Unit 4
Eating Out
Food
Food
Hello, listeners! This is Gore May with another Restaurant review!
I made a reservation at Prima Vera Restaurant as soon as I heard about it. I was
expecting Prima Vera to be a very special place, and I was looking forward to
eating there. I came on time for my 1 p.m. reservation, but I had to wait 45 minutes!
The manager didnt even apologize. While I was waiting, I looked at Prima Veras
menu. What prices! Strawberries and cream cost $15! Finally, my table was ready,
but it was dirty. The rolls werent fresh, and the grilled fish was cold. Perhaps the
desserts are better, I thought. I ordered a slice of chocolate nut cake. While I was
eating it, I broke a tooth! I found a small stone in the cake! I complained to the
waiter, and phoned my insurance company.
Listeners, dont go to Prima Vera Restaurant! Eat at home. I promise you that youll
enjoy it a lot more!
Here is a sample menu. We usually start with salad and freshly baked rolls. Then, we
give you a choice of grilled fish or chicken. And make sure you have room left for
dessert. Our desserts are delicious! Your guests will love our fresh strawberries with
whipped cream and homemade chocolate nut cake.
We think of everything: our waiters will even tell a few jokes! So, if youre planning a
party, call Pearls Party Service today for a party we promise that youll never forget!
Japanese Restaurant
- Where do you want to have dinner?
- Lets go to that new Japanese restaurant on Park Avenue.
- Do you want to walk or take a taxi?
- Oh, if its not far, lets walk.
- Would you like to see a movie after we eat?
- Sounds good to me.
Adverbs: Comparisons
- I drive better than she does.
- But I drive more slowly.
- Ill drive. I drive the most carefully.
salty, adj. having lots of salt These chips are very salty.
whipped cream which has air mixed Would you like whipped cream
cream, n. into it with your pie?
Unit 5
Traveling Abroad
Airport Arrivals
Alan: John!
John: Alan! Were you waiting long?
Alan: No, just a few minutes. How was your flight?
John: Too long. From Sydney to London was twenty-three hours. We had one
stopover in Bangkok for about an hour.
Alan: Wheres your luggage?
John: This is it.
Alan: Thats it? No luggage. Where are your clothes?
John: The airline lost my suitcase and all of my clothes with it.
Alan: Oh no. Well wed better get you some clothes today. We have a very
important meeting tomorrow morning.
John: I know. Where can I get a new suit?
Alan: I think I know of a couple of shops nearby. Dont you want to get some
breakfast first?
John: No, thanks. I had breakfast, lunch, and dinner on the plane. Twice, I think.
Alan: Oh!
John: Alan, lets just see about the suit.
Rita was looking out the window. Around her people were talking excitedly. Rita
was nervous. It was not only her first time abroad, but it was also her first time outside
her small village in Mexico. She was visiting her aunt and uncle for the summer. She
couldnt wait to go sightseeing. But she was a little worried about her English. She
knew some English from school, and she hoped it was good enough.
Rita checked to make sure she had everything: her passport, the immigration form,
and her round-trip ticket. She followed the people out of the plane. She waited with
the other foreigners while the immigration officials asked each person many questions.
Rita was nervous, but the immigration officer patiently repeated each question slowly
and clearly.
Rita found her suitcase and started walking toward the exit. Many people were waiting
outside. She was looking around, when she suddenly heard someone shout her name.
Rita smiled. She knew that she was going to have a good time that summer in America.
Information
- Excuse me. How can I get to the Tower Hotel?
- The easiest way is by taxi, but theres a bus, too.
- Wheres the bus stop?
- Its in front of this building.
- How often does the bus stop here?
- Every 30 minutes.
Adverbs: Form
- Do you play soccer? Are you good? Can you run quickly?
- Oh, yes sir. I play very well and I am a very fast runner.
Travel 2
Unit 6
Emotions
Drama
Narrator: Here we are with another episode of Hospital Adventures. Youll
remember that last time, Chad was in an accident. He was walking home
from work. He wasnt looking where he was going, and he fell down and
hit his head. Now, hes in the hospital and doesnt remember who he is.
Friend: Oh, Morgan, I came as soon as I heard! How is he?
Morgan: Hes still sleeping. The nurse just took his temperature. He has a fever.
Friend: Look! Hes getting up!
Chad: What a headache! Where am I? Who am I? Who are you?
Morgan: Chad, its me, Morgan, your wife. Dont you remember?
Friend: Here comes the doctor.
Morgan: Doctor, Im so worried. What are we going to do?
Doctor: You must relax. It is important to stay calm... It seems that well have to
operate.
Morgan: Oh, no!
Friend: Oh, no!
Chad: Oh, no!
Narrator: Will Chad get well? Will he get his memory back? Does he have health
insurance? Tune in tomorrow for the next episode of Hospital
Adventures.
May 15th.
And...
And you have a 9 a.m. appointment with the dentist today. You have to get up!
Malcolm was upset. Debbie forgot my birthday, he thought while he was brushing his
teeth.
Bye, Debbie, said Malcolm. He was trying to seem calm and relaxed. Maybe well go
to a restaurant for lunch.
Oh, nothing.
Malcolm wasnt nervous at the dentists office. The pain didnt even bother him. He
was thinking about his birthday, and was feeling lonely. Even my mother forgot to
phone! he thought.
When Malcolm came home, he slowly opened the door. Surprise! All his friends and
relatives were smiling and laughing.
Theres Tom
- Look. Theres Tom.
- Why dont you go over and talk to him?
- Do you think I should?
- If you like him, you really ought to.
- But what if he doesnt want to talk to me?
- Well, you shouldnt worry about that.
Adjectives 3
Unit 7
Making Excuses
Family
Hi, Mom! Its Susan. I might not come to Aunt Carols party tonight. I have a cold
and a terrible headache. Im taking a pill for the pain right now, and Im going to lie
down and relax. Dont worry! Ill call when I get up and tell you if Ill be able to
come to the party.
The Party
After a long, busy day at work, Jason was finally going home. He was tired. He
wasnt thinking about anything special.
Perhaps I should go into the supermarket in our neighborhood, and pick up a couple
of pounds of strawberries, Jason thought.
While Jason was driving to the store, his car phone rang. It was his wife, Jenny.
Jason, where are you? Last night you promised to come home early to help me
prepare the food and decorate the house. You know that were having a party tonight.
Oh, no! Jason said. I had so much work today that I forgot about the party.
I know its always a good idea to remind you to come home early, even when you
promise, said Jenny. However, this time I expected you to remember.
At first, Jason didnt understand what Jenny was talking about, but then he
remembered: Jenny was having a party for him that night. It was his fiftieth birthday!
Lunch
- How about having lunch with me, Carol?
- Im afraid I cant today, Ted. Im too busy.
- But you have to eat.
- No. Really, Ted, I have to work.
- Well, maybe tomorrow, then?
- Maybe.
Gerunds: As Subject
- Lets go by plane. Flying is faster.
- But I hate flying. Anyway, taking the train is more interesting.
Health
brush your to clean your teeth with a He brushes his teeth in the
teeth, exp. toothbrush morning and at night.
Unit 8
Tickets, Please!
The Audition
Barry: ...so Michael, I think I got a part for you. Franklin Theater is doing Cat on
a Hot Tin Roof. I know youd like to do this one. Am I right?
Michael: Yes! Youre right! I love that play! When are they doing the auditions?
Barry: Actually, the auditions are today. Can you make it?
Michael: Oh, today is bad. How about tomorrow? Im free tomorrow.
Barry: Let me check. Youre in luck.
Michael: Great!
Barry: Theyre having auditions tomorrow as well. Is it OK to be the last audition
of the day?
Michael: Yes, its OK. I was the last one before, and it was fine.
Barry: Theres an opening at 5:30 p.m. Does that work for you?
Five-thirty is fine. Six-thirty is fine too. Morning, noon or night, is OK. Just
please make the phone call and get me the appointment.
Barry: OK, OK, relax. Ill call them right now.
Michael: Great! Thank you. Im really excited about this audition!
Barry: Me too. Hey, Ed? This is Barry...
Tickets, Please!
by Lily Macbeth
Ushers in theaters and concert halls around the world see performances and plays
for free, and never have to wait in line for tickets. What is it like to be an usher?
People often think that being an usher is an easy job, but it isnt, says Peter
Sullivan, an usher at the Palladium Theater. Its difficult to stand so much! When
Im tired, I sit in an aisle seat during intermission, but my boss could fire me for
that.
Ushers usually stand at the entrance to the auditorium. They give people
programs, look at their tickets, and show them their seats. Ushers must keep the
audience quiet, especially after the curtain goes up. It isnt always easy.
Last night one man was talking in a loud voice while the orchestra was playing,
says Xavier Marcos. I told him to be quiet, but he didnt stop talking. Some people
were very angry, but there was nothing I could do.
Actors and musicians sometimes work as ushers, too. Samantha Page studies
acting and is also an usher. I wont be an usher forever, she explains. Im going
to be famous one day. But Ill always remember beginning my career as an usher!
Excuse Me
- May I see your ticket and passport, please?
- Ah... Excuse me?
- I need your ticket and your passport, please.
- Oh, sorry. I didnt understand you. Here they are.
Adverbs: Frequency
- I often travel to new and exciting places, but I never travel by plane. I always travel
by ship. And of course, I always go first class.
Entertainment 2
seat at the end of a row in the He likes the aisle seat because
aisle seat, n.
theater he has long legs.
the part of the theater where The concert will be in the new
auditorium, n.
the audience sits auditorium