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Basic 3

English
Discoveries
WORKBOOK
English
Discoveries
WORKBOOK

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.

We hope you enjoy using this program,

The English Discoveries Team


CONTENTS

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.

1. Who does Melissa Sanchez work for?


core tech
______________________________________________________________

2. What did Melissa speak to Robert about?


the computer enegineering job
______________________________________________________________

3. Why does Melissa call Robert?


______________________________________________________________
to schedule an interview

4. What will Robert probably do next?


someone who works al core teach
______________________________________________________________

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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.

Hi Melissa. Its Robert. Im very sorry but ___________________


Hi Melissa. Its Robert.

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.

c. Complete the voice mail message using the words below.

job back e-mail last week forward schedule

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.

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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. Jane plans to study at


2. Recently,...
a university.

c. Jane will have her


3. When she was in high school,...
own company.

d. Jane will be able to choose the


4. Maybe one day...
courses she wants.

e. Jane had to study many


5. When the course ends next month,...
subjects she didnt like.
f. Jane is going to apply for a job
6. When she goes to university,... at a department store.

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

When I was ____________________________________________.


was in college

Recently, I ____________________________________________.
was in college

In a couple of years, I will ________________________________.


my own company

Maybe one day I will _____________________________________.


my own company

c. Share your future plans with a partner.

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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!

Please call Marjorie Jones at 974-5388, or e-mail: allinone@deptstores.com

X 1. I am willing to work as many hours as is necessary.


2. I am not interested in a full-time job.
3. I have no experience but I am a very fast learner.
X 4. I have never worked in sales before.
X 5. I love fashion and I believe I will be very good for your fashion department.

e. Use the sentences in activity d. to help you write an e-mail applying for the job.

27th November 2017


From: ________________
27th November 2017
Date: ________________
To: Marjorie Jones
Subject: Salesperson Wanted

Dear Ms. Jones,

Salesperson Wanted 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!
_________________________________________________________________
Please call Marjorie Jones at 974-5388, or e-mail: allinone@deptstores.com
_________________________________________________________________

f. Exchange e-mails with a partner. Suggest how you can improve each others e-mails.

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Phone Call
a. Do you remember the dialogue from the computer lesson? Mark who said what.

Caller Secretary

1. Certainly. Shell be back next Monday. ___________ X


____________
2. Well, Id really prefer to speak to Ms. Blake. X
___________ ____________
3. Good morning. Susan Blakes office. ___________ X
____________
4. Can I help you? ___________ X
____________
5. Fine. Ill call her then. X
___________ ____________
6. Hello, Id like to speak to Ms. Blake, please. ___________
X ____________

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.

X 1. Please tell Ms. Blake Ill see her now.


2. Im very sorry but Ms. Blake is still in Washington.
X 3. When will Ms. Blake be back?
Hi Melissa. ItsRobert.

c. Write a dialogue between you and Ms. Blakes secretary. Use the sentences from
activities a. and b. to help you.

You: Hello. I'd like to speak to Ms. Blake, please


_________________________________________________________
Well, I'd really prefer to speak to Ms. Blake.
Secretary: _________________________________________________________

You: Well, I'd really prefer to speak to Ms. Blake.


_________________________________________________________

I'm sorry. Ms. Blake is in Washington today. Can I help you?


Secretary: _________________________________________________________

You: Fine. I'll call her then.


_________________________________________________________
Certainly. She'll be back next Monday
Secretary: _________________________________________________________

d. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

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Models: Be Able To
a. Read the following job ads and match them to the people described below.

A B C

Are you able to do at Mountain Hikes is Toys for Kids is


least three things at the looking for a hiking looking for experienced
same time? If you are, guide for small groups salespeople who are
we need you! Global of tourists at home able to sell ice to the
Travels is looking for an and abroad. Must be Eskimos! Good salary
energetic secretary who fit and able to climb for those suitable.
is able to work at a very mountains with no E-mail: sales@t4k.net
fast pace. problems.
Call: 955-3503 Call: 395-7156

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

1. Jane is very popular. She can persuade you to do


anything. She also loves children and likes working in C
stores.

2. Paul is married with three children. He likes spending


time with his family. He is especially good in the D

kitchen.

3. Steven is single and loves to travel. He is very fit and B


he loves adventure. He also likes people.

4. Mary is a very dynamic person. She is very organized


and has lots of energy. The only thing shes not very A
good at is cooking.

b. Discuss your choices with a partner. Talk about what each of the people is able and
not able to do.

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Unit 2
Business Matters

Business
a. Read Mr. James answer to Don Barnes message. Fill in the blanks using the phrases
below.

ask your bank manager to come call you in the afternoon


meet for lunch received your message talk tomorrow morning

"Hello, Mr. Barnes. This is Mr. James returning your call.

I (1) _____________________________
received your message this morning and I wanted to let you know

that its fine to (2) _____________________________


talk tomorrow morning . I think its a good idea to

(3) _____________________________
ask your bank manager to come so he can help you make any immediate

decisions. I know you asked me to (4) ______________________________


meet for lunch , but I
call you in the afternoon
have meetings all afternoon, so maybe we can (5) _________________________ ."

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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:

who is coming to lunch


where you are meeting for lunch
what time you are meeting
the reason for the meeting

Hello, Mr. Scardi.

This is Don Barnes speaking. ______________________________________


Hello, Mr. Scardi.
_____________________________________________________________
This is Don Barnes speaking,about your plans for the new factory.
_____________________________________________________________
Can we make an appointment for lunch instead of meeting at my office?
_____________________________________________________________
Do you mind if I invite my bank a Mr. Scardi? Please callme this afternoon a the 13:30 hours
_____________________________________________________________

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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.

From: Arlene Ericson


To: Yvonne Bilingsly
Subject: 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.

1. Yvonne is going to work for Arlene, after all. T/F T

2. Arlene is optimistic about working with Yvonne. T/F F

3. Arlene is finding it easy to look for a new factory. T/F F

4. Arlene doesn't really mind where the factory is located. T/F F

5. Arlene doesn't want the responsibility of owning her own factory. T/F F

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Fax it
a. Do you remember the dialogue, Fax It? Rewrite the dialogue by putting the words in
the correct order.

1. give / Could / Mr. Block? / you / to / this / very / Its / important.


Could you give this to Mr. Block? It's very important.
________________________________________________________________
2. sorry. / office / New York / today. / at / Im / the / Mr. Blocks
I'm sorry. Mr. Block's at the New York office today.
________________________________________________________________
3. afternoon? / Will / here / this / be / Oh, / I / he / see.
Oh, I see. Well, will he be here this afternoon?
________________________________________________________________
4. Hes / New York / to / going / No. / be / in / week. / all
No. He's going to be in New York all week.
________________________________________________________________
5. you / Then / could / to / fax / him? / it
Then could you fax it to him?
________________________________________________________________
6. right away. / Ill / it / send / Sure.
Sure. I'll send it right away.
________________________________________________________________

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.
_________________________________________________

Mr. Blocks secretary: _________________________________________________


I'm sorry. Mr. Block's is on vacation until next week.

You: Oh, I see. Well, will he be next week.


_________________________________________________
No. He's going to be in holidays all week.
Mr. Blocks secretary: _________________________________________________
Hi Melissa. ItsRobert.
Then could you fax it to him?
You: _________________________________________________
Sure. I'll send it right away.
Mr. Blocks secretary: _________________________________________________

c. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

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d. Match sentences in column B to the apprpriate situations in column A.

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?

c. Im sorry, but I cant make our


3. You are asking Mr. Blocks secretary for
appointment today. Would you mind
the location of his office. ____
E
rescheduling for later in the week?

4. You are interviewing someone for


d. Could you give me your
a job and are asking him to tell you
exact address again?
about himself. ____
B

5. You are calling to postpone an e. Please ask him to call me


D
important business meeting. ____ back as soon as possible.

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: _______________________________________________________

f. Practice your dialogue with your partner.

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Modals: Must and Had To


a. Read the following dialogue between Arlene and Yvonne. Fill in the blanks using the
modals: had to, didnt have to, must, mustnt.

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: DIDN`T HAVE TO work too hard only


It was all right, actually. We (4) ________________
6 hours a day. The only thing I really didnt like was the horrible brown
HAD TO
uniform we (5) ________________ wear.
MUST
Yvonne: Brown? I like brown. By the way, we (6) ________________ decide on
some rules for our factory workers.

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.

Our Factory Rules

Employess mus be properly uniforme


1. ________________________________
Employees must arrived al th 9 o'clok
2. ________________________________
Employees mus take care of the uniform
3. ________________________________
Employees mus take care of the uniform
4. ________________________________

c. Exchange your rules with your partner. See if he/she has any other good rules to add
to your list.

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Unit 3
Planning A Vacation

Flight to Mumbai
a. Read the following airport announcements. Fill in the blanks using the words below.

Airlines boarding check-in flight passengers please

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.

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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.

2. Bob is going to St. Thomas to see the dance festival. X

X
3. Terri is going to stay with friends.

4. Bob invites Terri to stay with his friends in St. Thomas. X

5. The announcer asks the passengers to fasten their seat belts


X
because they will soon be landing.

c. Practice the dialogue from activity b. with a partner.

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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.

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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.

b. Which vacation would you like to go on? Explain your answer.

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.

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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.

7 Yes. I forgot to bring my skis!

5 First Im going to go shopping.

2 Me, too. But

Shopping?
6

1 Vacation at last. Im going to go skiing every day.

3 But what? Whats the matter?

b. You and your friend are going on one of the vacations below. Write a dialogue about
what you are going to do.

a beach vacation in Costa Rica


a cycling vacation in the Appalachian Mountains
a skiing vacation in the Swiss Alps

You: Vacation at last. Let's go skiing in the Swiss Alps


_______________________________________________________

Your friend: Yes, but first we must go of the shopping


_______________________________________________________

You: _______________________________________________________
Sure, we must buyed ski skates and warm clothes

Your friend: They will be vacation the most funny


_______________________________________________________

You: We must go to buyed the tickets travel reservation the hotel


_______________________________________________________
Well, tomorrow we will go the angency travel
Your friend: _______________________________________________________

c. Practice the dialogue with a partner.

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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

everything in there all my money, my passport, my airline tickets!


s
shouldn't
Judy: Oh, no! You ________________________ keep things like that in your bag!

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.

You should You shouldnt

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 ____________________ ____________________

c. Compare your answers with a partner.

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Unit 4
Eating Out

Food
a. Complete this dialogue between Gore May and the manager of the Prima Vera
restaurant.

clean cold expensive food fresh ingredients stone

Manager: Is everything all right, sir?


Gore May: No, it isnt. I had to wait 45 minutes for my table and it wasnt even
(1) __________________________.
clean

Manager: Well, we are very busy at lunchtime. Your table looks clean to me. What
did you think of our (2) __________________________?
food

Gore May: Everything is very (3) ________________________.


expensive

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.

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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:

Name of the restaurant


Prices Was the restaurant cheap/expensive or reasonable?
Type of food What did you eat? Was it fresh? Was it tasty?
Service Was the waiter polite and friendly?
Waiting time for a table Did you have to wait a long time?
Cleanliness Were the tables clean?
Advice to listeners Do you recommend this restaurant?

My Restaurant Review
Hello. listeners!! This is Cristina Freire with another restaurant review!
__________________________________________________________

This time visit a new chick's restaurant in Salsa


__________________________________________________________
The waiters were frirndly and atlentive
__________________________________________________________

The tables were clean


__________________________________________________________

They served great variety of food and desserts


__________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________
Everything was delicious

c. Read your review to the class. Record your review and play it to the class.

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Pearls Party Service


a. Did you understand all the words in the reading text, Pearls Party Service? Put the
words below in the correct categories.

baked cake chicken cream delicious fish fresh


grilled homemade strawberries rolls salad whipped

Words to describe food Kind of food


baked
cake
____________________________ ____________________________
delicious
____________________________
chicken ____________________________
cream fresh
____________________________ ____________________________
fish grilled
____________________________ ____________________________
homemade
strawberries
____________________________ ____________________________
whipped salad
____________________________ ____________________________

b. Circle the correct word in the sentences below.

1. I love the smell of fresh/freshly baked bread in the morning.

2. She makes the most delicious/deliciously food.

3. He runs a very successful/sucessfully restaurant.

4. This restaurant is nice, but it's very expensive/expensively.

5. The critic complained angry/angrily about the bad service.

6. We are expecting important/importantly guests for dinner.

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c. Imagine you are planning a dinner party with the help of Pearls Party Service. Fill
out the following form with the relevant information.

Pearls Party Service Reservation Form


Graduation
Type of party: __________________ Number of guests: _____________
30 guests
The saturday 15th July at 2 o clock
Date and time: _________________ Place: Pearl's Party Service
_______________________
First courses: ___________________________________________________
Main courses: __________________________________________________
chicken baked with salad and potatoes

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.

Customer: Hello, is that Pearl's Party Service?


Pearl: Pearl's Party Service
Yes, it is. (1) _________________?
Customer: I'd like to book a party service.
What is it going to celebrate
Pearl: (2) ________________________?
Customer: It's a birthday party for my son.
Pearl: (3) ________________________?
How many guest is expecting

Customer: I'm expecting about 50 guests.


Pearl: When will be the birthday party
(4) ________________________?
Customer: The party is next Wednesday.
Pearl: What would you like for the food service?
(5) ________________________.
Customer: We'd like lots of salads and fruit.
Pearl: OK. I'll send you a sample menu.

e. Take turns with a partner phoning Pearl's Party Service to order your party.

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Japanese Restaurant
a. Do you remember the dialogue Japanese Restaurant? Complete the dialogue for
another couple who are planning a meal out.

Man: Where do you want to have (breakfast / lunch / dinner)?

Woman: Lets go to the new (Italian / Japanese / French) restaurant on


(High Street / Fifth Avenue / Oxford Street).

Man: Do you want to (walk / get the bus / take a taxi)?

Woman: Oh, lets (walk / get the bus / take a taxi).


Man: Would you like to (see a movie / go to an art gallery / go to a rock
concert) after we eat?

Woman: (Yes, I would / No, not really), thanks.

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:

1. What meal are you going to eat out?


I would like to meal pizza
______________________________________________________________

2. What kind of restaurant do you want to eat in?


I would like go to Domino's Pizza
______________________________________________________________

3. How are you going to get there?

______________________________________________________________
I am taking a taxi

4. Are you going to do something after the meal?

______________________________________________________________
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.

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Past Progressive: Progressive vs. Simple


a. Gore May went to review another restaurant. Number the pictures of what happened
in the correct order.

5 pay / come over 3 read / spill 4 eat / break

1 enjoy / start 2 wait / crash

b. Complete Gore Mays restaurant review.

Hello, listeners! This is Gore May with another restaurant review!

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!

Listeners, if you want a good meal out, dont go to Le Vieux Chalet!

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Unit 5
Traveling Abroad

Airport Arrivals
a. Mark the sentences you would say when meeting someone at an airport.

x 1. How was your flight?


2. Where is your seat?
3. Were you waiting long?

x 4. Our flight is arriving in Washington shortly.


5. Wheres your luggage?

x 6. You must be tired!


7. Please fasten your seat belts.
x 8. Have a good time!

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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!
_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

_________________________________________________________________

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Ritas Trip Abroad


a. Put the words below under the correct headings.

boat foreigner hotel immigration form immigration officer passport


plane round-trip ticket tent train tourist youth hostel

TRAVEL

TRANSPORTATION ACCOMMODATION OBJECTS PEOPLE


boat
______________ hotel
______________ immigration form
______________ immigration officer
______________
______________
plane ______________
youth hostel ______________
round-trip ticket ______________
tourist
______________ ______________ ______________ ______________
train tent passport foreigner

b. Imagine you are Rita. Complete this postcard to be sent home to your parents in
Mexico. Use the words below to help you.

great happy nice English clearly sightseeing good slowly

Dear Mom and Dad,


I am having a (1) _________
gread time this summer
in America. Washington is a (2) _________
nice city
and I am doing a lot of (3) _________.
sightseeing At first
I was worried about my (4) _________,
English
because I didnt know if it was (5) _________
good

enough. But my aunt and uncle speak very


_________________
(6) _________
clearly and (7) _________
slowly and they are
very (8) _________
happy Im visiting. _________________
I hope you are both well, _________________
Love,
Rita

c. Imagine you are traveling abroad. Write a postcard home to your family.

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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.

3 b. Wheres the bus stop?


5 c. How often does the bus stop here?
1 d. Excuse me. How can I get to the Tower Hotel?

4 e. Its in front of this building.


2 f. The easiest way is by taxi, but theres a bus, too.

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?

yes, The easiest way is by taxi, but there's a bus, too.


Stranger: _______________________________________________________

You: _______________________________________________________
Where is the bus stop?
It's in front of this building.
Stranger: _______________________________________________________

c. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

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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.

1. Where is Rita going for the weekend?


Rita will go to New York.
__________________________________________________________
2. Does Rita expect that the weather will be cold? How do you know?
Rita is carrying suitcase in a hat and sunglasses.
__________________________________________________________
3. What is she going to do there?
she will take photos
__________________________________________________________
4. What is the date of her trip?
The date of her trip is June 20, 2009
__________________________________________________________
5. Do you think Rita will enjoy herself? Why / Why not?
Yes, Rita will enjoy, because she will make many friends.
__________________________________________________________

b. Compare your answers with a partner.

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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.

A beach vacation in the South of France


A sightseeing tour of New York and Washington
A hiking trip in the Swiss Alps
A shopping trip to Hong Kong

1. What time of the year are you going to go on your vacation? Why?
I'll go in autumn because there pleasant temperatures.
________________________________________________________________

2. How are you going to get there?

________________________________________________________________
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.

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Unit 6
Emotions

Drama
a. How well do you remember the radio drama, Hospital Adventures? Mark what each
character said.

Morgan Chad Doctor Narrator

What a headache! Where am I? x


1.
Who am I? Who are you?
Will Chad get well? Will he get his memory
2. x
back?

3. It seems that well have to operate.


x
Doctor, Im so worried. What are we
4.
going to do? x
Youll remember that last time, Chad was
5.
in an accident. x

Hes still sleeping. The nurse just took his tem-


6.
perature. He has a fever. x

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b. Answer the following questions about the radio drama. Write complete sentences.

1. What is the name of the radio drama?


The name of the radio drama is Hospital Adventures.
__________________________________________________________________

2. Who is Morgan?
Morgan is one of the main characters in the story.
__________________________________________________________________

3. What was the cause of Chads accident?


Chad wasn't looking where he was going, and he fell down and hit his head.
__________________________________________________________________

4. What happened to Chad as a result of the accident?


Chad was taken to hospital and can not remember who he is.
__________________________________________________________________

5. What does the doctor want to do?


The doctor want to operate.
__________________________________________________________________

6. What do you think will happen next?

__________________________________________________________________
he will get back his memory.

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Basic 3 Unit 6

Malcolms Special Day


a. The pictures below show scenes from the story Malcolms Special Day.
Number the pictures in the correct order and write a sentence to describe each
picture.

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.

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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

2. Ill probably never see my best friend again. Im going to miss


b. exited
him so much. ___f

3. Wow! When did you decide to paint all the walls bright c. surprised
orange? ___
c

4. I dont have any friends. Nobody loves me! ___


a d. nervous

5. I hope I do well in this job interview. I hope I dont do e. relaxed


anything stupid. ___
d

6. Ooooh, what fun! Todays my birthday! ___


b f. upset

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.

_______________________________________________________

e. Read your partners diary and guess who he/she is.

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Theres Tom
a. Rewrite the following sentences by putting the words in the correct order.

1. Theres / Look. / Tom.

__________________________________________________________________
Look. There's Tom.

2. talk / him? / dont / Why / you / over / go / and / to


Why don't you go over and talk him?
__________________________________________________________________
3. I / Do / think / should? / you

__________________________________________________________________
Do you think I should?

4. you / him, / like / If / ought / to. / really / you


if you like him, you really ought to.
__________________________________________________________________
5. me? / talk / But / doesnt / what / he / if / want / to / to
But what if he doesn't want to talk to me ?
__________________________________________________________________
6. worry / Well, / shouldnt / that. / you / about
well, you shouldn't worry about that.
__________________________________________________________________

b. Write a dialogue for the following situation.


Alan is nervous before his job interview. He is afraid he will say and do all the
wrong things. His friend Dan tries to calm him down and gives him advice on
how to do well in the interview.
hello, how are you?
Alan: _____________________________________________________________
hi, I'm fine , Where are you going?
Dan: _____________________________________________________________
I go to job interview , I am little nervous.
Alan: _____________________________________________________________
take it easy, Dan everything will be fine!
Dan: _____________________________________________________________

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.

c. Practice the dialogue with your partner.

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Past Progressive: Statements, Questions and


Answers
a. Write sentences describing what Malcolms family were doing before his party. Use
the words in parentheses.

(bake/a cake) (decorate/the room)


1. Debbie _______________________
was baking a cake. 2. Malcolms friends _______________
were decorating the room.
_______________________________ . _______________________________ .

(set/the table) (make/popcorn)


was setting the table
3. Malcolms mother _______________ was making popcorn.
4. Malcolms brother _______________
_______________________________ . _______________________________ .

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?

Doctor: You (2) _____________


was walking (walk) home from work.

Chad: I cant believe that I (3) ___________


wasnt looking (not look) here I (4) ___________
was going (go)!
was daydreaming (daydream)?
Doctor: Maybe you (5) _____________

Chad: Perhaps. I wish I could remember what I (6) _____________


was thinking (think) about.

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Basic 3 Unit 3

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.

call headache lie down party pill worry

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

when you feel better.

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The Party
a. Read what happened at Jasons party. Use the table below to match the characters
to the things they said.

The Party Part 2


At first, things didnt go very well at Jasons party. When Jason arrived, Jack and Paul,
his two best friends, hadnt arrived yet because they got caught in a traffic jam. Jasons
brothers and sisters had bought him a new notepad computer for his birthday, but Jasons
sister, Mina, was in such a hurry to come and decorate his house that she forgot the
present at home. Jasons favorite cousin, Betty, didnt come because she wasnt feeling
well. Jasons brother, Lenny, came to the party dressed in his janitors uniform because
he didnt have time to go by his house before the party. Jasons father, Dr. Meredith,
suddenly had to leave the party only five minutes after Jason arrived because there was
an emergency at the hospital. Jasons aunt, Linda,
didnt bring the hot dogs because her dog ate them
all. But despite all this, once the party got going it was
a great success and everyone had a wonderful time.

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

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Basic 3 Unit 3

Lunch
a. Do you remember the dialogue Lunch? Use the words below to complete
the dialogue.

afraid busy eat lunch maybe tomorrow work

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: going to the cinema?


How about ____________________________________________

Your friend: No, thanks. ____________________________________________

You: But you have to _________________________________________


go

Your friend: to go cinema


I really dont feel like _____________________________________

You: tomorrow
Then maybe ___________________________________________

Your friend: in the afternoon


Well, maybe, but ________________________________________

c. Practice the dialogue with your partner. Then try to change the ending by letting your
partner try to persuade you.

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Infinitives: After Adjectives


a. Read Jennys invitation to Jasons party. Then complete the guests replies with
suitable adjectives and infinitives.

Its Jasons birthday on Friday, April 13


I hope you can come and celebrate with us. Jason will be delighted to see you all. Its a
surprise party, so please be here by 8 oclock. Please let me know if you can come.
And dont forget!
Its a surprise!

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.

Laura and Benny

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.

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Unit 8
Tickets, Please!

The Audition
a. Answer the following questions about the computer lesson.

1. What does Michael do for a living?


Michael work as an actor
________________________________________________________________

2. What is Cat on a Hot Tin Roof?


"Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" is a play
________________________________________________________________

3. Why is Barry meeting with Michael?


Barry tries to find a Michael a work as an actor.
________________________________________________________________

4. Why is Michael excited to meet with Barry?


He is very excited about hearing
________________________________________________________________

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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.

Let me know what you want to do.

Bye for now!

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!

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________

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Tickets, Please!
a. Mark the correct boxes in the table below.

The Usher The Audience

x 1. sees performances for free.

x 2. sits during the performance.

x 3. waits in line for tickets.


x 4. can be fired if he/she sits in the aisle.
x 5. usually stands at the entrance to the auditorium.
x 6. tells people to be quiet during a performance.

b. Samantha Page isnt an usher anymore. Complete what she says about her life today
with the words below.

actress auditorium curtain famous intermission performances


program quiet stand usher

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
___________________!

c. Compare your answers with your partners.

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Excuse Me
a. Do you remember the dialogue Excuse Me? Rewrite the dialogue by putting the
following words in the correct order.

1. see / and / please? / May / your / I / passport / ticket,


May I see your ticket, and passport please?
______________________________________________________________
2. Ah... / me? / Excuse
ah... Excuse me?
______________________________________________________________
3. please. / need / passport, / your / ticket / and / I / your
I need your ticket and your passport, please.
______________________________________________________________
4. are. / they / Oh, / didnt / I / sorry. / understand. / Here / you
Oh sorry. I didn't understand you. Here they are.
______________________________________________________________

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.

Its not my fault...


Someone made a terrible mistake.
Ive come from very far.
You have to help me.
Im sorry, but Im afraid...
I understand, but...

May I see your ticket,please?


Ticket clerk: ______________________________________________________
You: sorry but I forget my ticket, you have to help me.
______________________________________________________
I'm sorry, but I'm afraid that could not happen without your ticket.
Ticket clerk: ______________________________________________________
You: I've come from very far to watch the game could talk to someone to solve this problem.
______________________________________________________
you can not pass without your ticket, but let me see how I can help.
Ticket clerk: ______________________________________________________

c. Practice the dialogue with your partner.

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Adverbs: Frequency
Impersonal Statements: Empty Subject
a. How often do you do the activities in the table below? Complete the table.

How often do you Never Rarely Sometimes Often

1. go to a tennis match? x

2. go to the theater? x

3. travel abroad? x

4. go to see an art exhibition? x

5. go to a museum? x

6. go to the movies? x

7. go to see a football game? 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.

3. You are at the tourist information


c. Im sorry, but I cant hear a word youre
center. You want to know how the
saying. Its far too noisy in here.
weather will be today. ______
d

4. You want to catch the bus to


d. Excuse me, I was wondering if you
Liverpool, but as you are running you
could tell me, is it going to rain today,
see the bus leave. Your friend tries to
or will it be sunny?
comfort you. ______
b

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Basic 3 Appendix

APPENDIX
Lesson Texts

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Basic 3 Appendix

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!

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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!

Gerunds: After Prepositions


- Im thinking about quitting school and getting a job.
- You cant get a good job without finishing school.
- But I need the money.

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Basic 3 Appendix

Education

Word Definition Example Sentence

a place where learners go to


college, n. I'm studying history at college.
study specific subjects

She's taking a course in


course, n. a series of lessons in a subject
dressmaking.

a written or practical test of I'm studying for my


examination, n. your knowledge (also known examination in mathematics
as "exam") tomorrow.

to not be successful in doing I failed the exam so I have to


fail, v.
something take it again.

a school that children go to After my son finishes high


high school, n.
between the ages 14 and 18 school, he will go to college.

to get knowledge or He speaks Spanish but is


learn, v.
experience learning English

to be successful in an exam or I passed the exam with an


pass, v.
test 80%.

School students learn many


something you learn or teach
subject, n. subjects like history, science,
at school
and art.

a set of written or spoken


questions to examine your
We had a test in Spanish today
test, n. knowledge of a subject, or a
and I think I did well.
practical exam - less formal
than an examination

process of learning how to do The training for the job is six


training, n.
something specific months.

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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

From: Arlene Ericson


To: Yvonne Bilingsly
Subject: Waiting for your answer

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

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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.

Modals: Must Not/Dont Have To


- Dont worry. These bottles are not dangerous. You dont have to wear gloves over
here.
- And over there?
- Ooh... thats different. You mustnt touch anything without gloves over there.

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Work 2

Word Definition Example Sentence

He applied for a job in a


apply, v. to request a job
department store.

arrangement to see someone I want to make an


appointment, n.
at a certain time appointment to see Mr. Jones.

I cant do anything without my


approval, n. agreement given by someone
wifes approval.

He needs to speak to the bank


bank manager, a person who is in charge of
manager about the money he
n. running a bank
wants to take out.

a job or jobs that you do in


career, n. His career is in education.
your working life

an organization that buys and


company, n. That company makes furniture.
sells products or gives services

employed for a standard


She has a full-time job so she
full-time, adj. number of hours (in general
gets home late every day.
35-40 hours a week)

a meeting where someone


asks questions to find out if I have an interview for a job
interview, n.
another person is good for a today.
job

the place or position of This is a good location for a


location, n.
something factory.

extra hours that someone He worked 20 hours overtime


overtime, n.
works in a job last month.

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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?

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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.

Village Tours: Well send you where the fun is!

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.

Infinitives: After Verbs


- Do you like jazz, too?
- Well, I like to listen to jazz sometimes, but I love to play rock n roll.

Gerunds: After Verbs


- When are you going to finish talking?
- In a minute. Do you mind waiting?
- No, I dont mind. I enjoy listening to you.

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Travel

Word Definition Example Sentence

to say that something We canceled our vacation


cancel, v.
arranged will not now happen because I was sick.

a flight in which you have to


connecting You have a connecting flight to
take more than one plane to
flight, n. get to your destination New York.

a flight from one place to


non-stop flight, There is a non-stop flight from
another, which doesnt stop
n. Los Angeles to New York.
on the way

When we are on vacation we


to pay for using a car for a
rent a car, exp. always rent a car so we can
short time
drive to different places.

reserve a hotel to arrange for a room in a The travel agent reserved a


room, exp. hotel hotel room.

describes a trip which takes We have round-trip tickets to


round-trip, adj. you to a place and back again
Hawaii.
(also a noun)

traveling around a place to see


I love sightseeing vacations
sightseeing, n. the interesting things in it (also
and I take lots of pictures.
an adjective)

a trip or journey around a We're going on a tour of the


tour, n.
place (also a verb) old city.

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Word Definition Example Sentence

an organization that makes Best Tours is a great travel


travel agency, n. arrangements for people to go agency if you want to go to
on trips Europe.

travel the things you need to do to


The agency made our travel
arrangements, organize a trip: book tickets,
arrangements.
n. hotel rooms, tours, etc.

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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!

Pearls Party Service


Are you expecting guests for an important dinner party? Are you worried that you
wont be able to plan the party successfully? We at Pearls Party Service will
prepare the perfect party for you.

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.

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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.

Past Progressive vs. Simple Past


The accident happened at eight oclock this morning, while many people were driving
to work. The red sports car was turning left when the other car hit it. Luckily, no one
was hurt.

Adverbs: Comparisons
- I drive better than she does.
- But I drive more slowly.
- Ill drive. I drive the most carefully.

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Talking About Food

Word Definition Example Sentence

I got food on my shirt and


dirty, adj. not clean
now it's dirty.

freshly baked, I have freshly baked rolls for


recently cooked in the oven
adj. breakfast.

I took the meat out of the


frozen, adj. kept very cold freezer an hour ago so its still
frozen.

We had grilled steaks at the


grilled, adj. cooked over a grill or fire
restaurant.

Here is some homemade jam


homemade, adj. food prepared in your home
with fruit from our tree.

to get food ready to cook or I prepared some vegetables for


prepare, v.
eat the soup.

prepared for use or to be The food is ready; come and


ready, adj.
eaten eat!

salty, adj. having lots of salt These chips are very salty.

This cake is very sweet


sweet, adj. tasting like sugar
because it has a lot of sugar.

whipped cream which has air mixed Would you like whipped cream
cream, n. into it with your pie?

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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.

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Ritas Trip Abroad


Ladies and gentlemen, our flight is arriving shortly in Washington, D.C.

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.

Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the capital of the United States.

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! Rita! It was her aunt and uncle!

Were so happy youre here!

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.

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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.

Future: Will vs. Going To


- Is this going to hurt a lot?
- Oh, no. Dont worry, Tommy. Itll only hurt a little.

Future: Simple Present


- Two tickets to Washington, please.
- The next plane leaves at 6:00. Is that OK?
- Thats fine.

Future: Present Progressive


- Are you doing anything tonight after work?
- No, Im going straight home. Why?
- Im meeting some friends for a pizza. Why dont you come with us?
- Thanks. That sounds like fun.

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Travel 2

Word Definition Example Sentence

They're flying abroad for their


abroad, adv. in or to a foreign country
vacation.

to get on a plane, train, boat, The flight is boarding at gate


board, v.
or bus 12.

a person from a different He's not from this country, he's


foreigner, n.
country a foreigner.

a printed document you fill


immigration Everybody got an immigration
out when you enter a foreign
form, n. form on the plane.
country

a person who works for


A lot of officials work at the
official, n. an institution such as a
airport.
government agency

a person traveling on a train, All the passengers are getting


passenger, n.
plane, boat, or bus off the plane now.

an official document with


a photograph saying which
She arrived in the country and
passport, n. country you are from and
showed her passport.
other personal details like your
name and date of birth

to get in contact with I called many times before I


reach, v.
someone reached her.

a bag to put clothes in when He couldnt find his suitcase


suitcase, n.
you travel when he got off the plane.

time that you spend away


They are on vacation and are
vacation, n. from home or work having fun
having a good time.
and relaxing

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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.

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Malcolms Special Day


Malcolm was lying in bed at 7 a.m. on a sunny morning. He was excited because it
was his birthday. His wife was still asleep. Malcolm woke her up.

Debbie, do you know what day it is?

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.

Why? Whats special about today? she asked.

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.

Happy birthday, Malcolm, said Debbie. Do you forgive me?

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.

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Past Progressive: Statements


- No, I wasnt expecting your call. I was taking a shower!

Past Progressive: Questions and Answers


- What were you doing at seven oclock last night?
- I was having dinner at McDougals.

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Adjectives 3

Word Definition Example Sentence

feeling unhappy because


you don't find something I'm bored with this game; let's
bored, adj.
interesting or you have play something else.
nothing to do

not feeling excited, shocked, He was scared before, but now


calm, adj.
angry, or afraid hes calm.

happy because something I'm excited about my birthday


excited, adj.
good is going to happen party.

unhappy because nobody is He's lonely because he has no


lonely, adj.
with you friends.

Hes always nervous at the


nervous, adj. feeling worried
dentists office.

staying calm and not getting The patient teacher answered


patient, adj.
angry for a long time all his questions.

I'm relaxed on the weekends


relaxed, adj. staying calm and resting
because I don't have to work.

She is very smart and always


smart, adj. intelligent, knowing a lot
gets good grades in school.

the feeling when something He was surprised by the phone


surprised, adj.
not expected happens call so late at night.

Hes always tired in the


tired, adj. wanting to rest or sleep mornings because he goes to
sleep very late.

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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!

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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.

Infinitives: After Adjectives


- Hi, Ted. How was the movie?
- It was good, but there was a big guy sitting in front of me and it was hard to see.

Infinitives: After Objects


- I want you to jump. Did you hear me? Im telling you to jump!
- But I dont want to jump!

Gerunds: As Subject
- Lets go by plane. Flying is faster.
- But I hate flying. Anyway, taking the train is more interesting.

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Health

Word Definition Example Sentence

brush your to clean your teeth with a He brushes his teeth in the
teeth, exp. toothbrush morning and at night.

I go to the dentist every six


a person who takes care of
dentist, n. months to keep my teeth
teeth as a job
healthy.

when the temperature of your


He has a fever so he cant go
fever, n. body is higher than normal
out.
and you feel sick

to be sick with a runny nose He has a cold so he is staying


have a cold, exp.
and sneezing at home.

Please be quiet because my


headache, n. when your head hurts
mother has a headache.

to cut into the body for The doctor is operating on a


operate, v.
medical reasons man to fix his knee.

a feeling that something in I have a pain in my leg and I


pain, n.
your body hurts need to sit down.

medication that makes you My doctor says I need to take


pill, n.
feel better this pill every morning.

The nurse took the mans


temperature, n. how hot the body is temperature and it was very
high.

a hard white object in your


I bit into an apple and broke
tooth, n. mouth for biting and chewing
my tooth!
food

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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?

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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.

Gerunds: Gerund or Infinitive


- Do you like to swim?
- I love swimming. But I dont like swimming in cold water.

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Impersonal Statements: Empty Subject


- Its wonderful here! Its only 10 oclock and its already hot! Its time to go to the
beach!

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Entertainment 2

Word Definition Example Sentence

seat at the end of a row in the He likes the aisle seat because
aisle seat, n.
theater he has long legs.

a short performance to see if


He had an audition yesterday
audition, n. you are good enough to be in
to be in the new play.
a play or movie

the part of the theater where The concert will be in the new
auditorium, n.
the audience sits auditorium

piece of cloth which covers


the stage in a theater, we
The curtain goes up in ten
curtain, n. use the expression "the
minutes.
curtain goes up" to say that a
performance is starting

famous, adj. well-known Her father is a famous actor.

someone who performs or The musician gave a great


musician, n.
writes music concert last night.

a large group of musicians He plays the violin in the


orchestra, n.
playing different instruments national orchestra.

The actor got a part in the


part, n. a role in a play or a movie
play.

a document that tells you The names of the actors are in


program, n.
about a play the theater program.

a person who checks tickets


The usher is taking us to our
usher, n. and shows you to your seat in
seats.
a theater

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