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ENGLISH IV

credit card shampoo


Unit 7 hair dryer soap
hat sunglasses
Suggestions and advice headphones sunscreen
Don’t forget to . . . jacket toothbrush
It’s good to . . . makeup toothpaste
It’s a good idea to . . . (a pair of) pajamas towel
It’s hard to . . . razor
It’s important to . . . Other things to pack
It’s necessary to . . . first-aid kit
It’s easy to . . . flashlight
It’s nice to . . . guidebook
Maybe you should (just) . . . phrase book
We could . . . insect repellent
Why don’t you . . . ? sleeping bag
You need to . . . (spare) batteries
You should probably . . . tent
Take (a flashlight).
Do you want to (pack some other shoes)? Verbs
I really recommend . . . should
shouldn’t
Responding to suggestions you like Travel
I’d love to. call a cab
Definitely. change money
That’s a great idea. get a visa
That sounds like fun. make reservations (in advance)
pack your suitcase
Responding to suggestions you don’t like stay overnight
I guess we could, but . . . go backpacking
I’d like to, but . . . go snorkeling
I don’t know. Maybe. Internet language
do some research online
Other conversational expressions find a bargain on the Internet
It’s miles from anywhere. go online to find a flight
I can’t hear you with my headphones on. pay online with a credit card
We’re going someplace to . . . Other
It’s (easy) to do. quit your job
take a few days off
Writing personal notes
I’m having a (great) time here in . . .
See you next week!
See you soon!

Nouns
Travel
(bus) schedule
business trip
camping trip
cheap flight
suitcase
trip
visa
embassy
Personal items to pack for a trip
bathing suit (a pair of) sandals
brush (a pair of) scissors
Determiners
Unit 8 Possessive
my
Making requests and agreeing to requests your
Can I use your phone? his (It’s his book.)
Yes. / Sure. / Go (right) ahead. her
Could you chop the onions? our
No problem. / OK. their
Do you mind if I (use your phone)?
No, not at all. / No. Go (right) ahead. Pronouns
Would you mind (helping me)? Possessive the one / ones
No, not at all. / Oh, no. No problem. mine the (red) one
No, I’m happy to help. yours the (silver) ones
I hate to ask this, but would you mind . . . ? his (The book is his.) the one (on the right)
hers the ones (in the middle)
Inviting and welcoming ours
Come on in. theirs
Make yourself at home.
Can I take your coat? Verbs
Food and eating
Identifying things chop onions
Whose (bathing suit) is this? help with the dishes
Which one / ones (do you like)? set the table
Other verbs
Conversational language borrow
There’s so much stuff in here! give (old clothes) to charity
I guess they’re not so bad.
Look at these awful (earrings)! Location expressions
She has such weird taste. by ( = next to)
I’m running a bit late. in the closet / a drawer
on the floor / a shelf
Nouns on top of the dresser / the refrigerator
Personal items
bill Words for sequencing and linking
credit card receipt To show a sequence To link actions
DVD first after (we watch the news)
old clothes next as soon as (I get home)
passport then before (we go to bed)
photo album after (the news) while (I’m eating)
sports equipment before (dinner)
Places at home during (dinner)
bathroom Things at home
bedroom bathtub microwave (oven)
closet box mirror
kitchen carpet oven
living room curtain sink
Furniture cushion stove
armchair dishwasher toilet
cabinet faucet (Turkish) rug
coffee table (picture) frame
drawer Other nouns
dresser material
lamp opinión
nightstand
shelf / shelves
wardrobe
Pronouns
Unit 9 Reflexive
myself
Telling a story yourself
I was making Mexican food one time . . . herself
I was going to work, and I was talking to this himself
woman . . . ourselves
I wasn’t paying attention, and I missed my stop. yourselves
We weren’t looking, and we walked into a door. themselves
A few weeks ago, when I was making dinner, . . .
Adjectives
Reacting to a story embarrassed
What happened? embarrassing
How did it happen?
What were you doing when . . . ? Verbs
How embarrassing! Events and accidents
I bet no one even noticed. be late for (a meeting)
I bet he was upset. break (something)
I bet they weren’t too happy. damage (something)
Oh, I bet. delete (computer files)
Oh, no! drop (something)
That was lucky. forget (something)
That’s really funny. lose (something)
That’s amazing. spill (water)
Injuries
Feelings break your arm
I felt so stupid. burn yourself
I freaked! cut your finger
I was so embarrassed! get a black eye
It was embarrassing. hurt your back
hurt yourself
Vague language sprain your ankle
Yeah. I guess. Other
I sort of had an accident. pay attention
That’s kind of dangerous. pick up
realize
Managing a conversation
How about yourself? Adverbs
accidentally
Nouns upside down
Parts of the body
ankle Time expressions
back a couple of days ago
chest one time
elbow
eye Preposition
face by (myself)
finger
foot
hand
head
hip
knee
leg
neck
nose
shoulder
thumb
toe
wrist
Adverbs
Unit 10 by mistake
instantly
Telephone language just
This is John.
Could I speak to (Sandra), please? Adjectives
I was just calling to (ask) . . . Descriptions
Sandra is on the phone. annoying
Please leave a message. bad
Call back later, OK? best-selling
Call me back (at the office). convenient
Hold on. I have another call. hard
I just need to switch phones. slow
I can’t hear you. Comparisons
It’s hard to get ahold of you. better (than)
Oh, I’m sorry. I think I have the wrong number. bigger (than)
We got cut off. easier (than)
We have a bad connection. less (expensive) than . . .
more (fun) than . . .
Interrupting a conversation more (interesting) than . . .
Just a minute / second. worse (than)
Excuse me just a second.
Hold on (a second).
Can / Could you hold on (a second)?

Restarting a conversation
What were we talking about?
What were you saying?
Where were we?
You were saying?

Negative descriptions
There’s nothing worse than . . .
It wastes time.

Showing surprise
Are you kidding?
Of course.
Finally!
Guess what!

Writing formally
However, . . .
In my opinion, . . .
On the other hand, . . .

Nouns
Types of communication
webcam
instant messaging
regular mail
text messaging
video conferencing
Other nouns
punctuation
spam

Verbs
get a response
keep in touch with
identical twins
Unit 11 family member
model
Describing appearance Personal item
Do you look alike? diving watch
No, we look totally different.
He’s got (blond hair). Adjectives
I’ve got (curly hair). Appearance
She’s six foot three. bald
He wears his hair in those long, twisted things. heavy
What does (your sister) look like? muscular
short
Identifying people skinny
She’s the one by (the table). tall
She’s the one in (the black shirt). thin
She’s the woman standing (by the table). Fashion
The one with the glasses. fashionable
Which one is (your roommate)? trendy
Who’s the guy (talking to your sister)?
Verbs
Talking about fashion Describing appearance
Long skirts are in fashion. have a beard / mustache / goatee
Spiked hair is in style. have a shaved head
It’s the “in” thing. have freckles (on your nose)
Short hair is “in.” have pierced ears / long fingernails
Long hair is “out.” have blond / dark / long / short hair
look alike
Remembering a word or name / Checking look like (someone)
information take after (your mother)
Oh, I know. You mean . . . wear / have a ponytail
You mean (cargo pants). wear braces / glasses
Do you mean . . . ? wear dreadlocks / braids
What do you call it / them? wear your hair in cornrows
What do you call that . . . / those . . . ?

Nouns
Appearance
beard
goatee
mustache
Usually plural
braces
freckles
long fingernails
pierced ears
Types of hair Hair styles
blond hair ponytail
curly hair spiked hair
dark hair Usually plural
long hair braids
short hair cornrows
dreadlocks
Clothes
Usually plural
accessories
baggy pants
cargo pants
Categories of people
twins
twin sister / brother
Asking for and making a promise
Unit 12 Will you remember to put gas in the car?
Of course I will!
Nouns I won’t (drive too fast). I promise.
Professions
architect Offering help
assistant If you want, I’ll (call you and remind you).
business executive I’ll (bring sandwiches).
carpenter
computer specialist Other conversational expressions
dentist That’s for sure.
electrician My computer has a virus.
firefighter I can’t afford another speeding ticket.
journalist I’m really looking forward to (the picnic).
letter carrier
nurse Verbs
paramedic will
plumber won’t
police officer may
receptionist might
sales representative Talking about work
travel agent ask for a promotion
Food have a rewarding job
potato salad look for a job
sandwich retire
Things to take to the beach take a vacation
beach chair Other verbs
beach umbrella buy your own place
Other nouns choose
office connect to the Internet
refrigerator have an accident
master’s degree have a baby
speeding ticket promise
remind (someone) about (something)
Talking about the future run out of (gas)
Possible plans study for a degree / certificate
Maybe we’ll (move to Florida).
Both of us will probably (take some time off). Words for sequencing
If I (get good grades), I’ll / I may / I might . . . First, . . .
I may (go on for a master’s degree). Second, . . .
I might (look for a better job). Next, . . .
I think I’ll (look for a job). Finally, . . .
I guess I’ll (look for a job).
Facts and predictions
I’ll be 65 in June.
The baby will keep us busy.
It won’t be easy to find a job.
I probably won’t get a new job.
It’ll be expensive.
I might not be able to afford it.

Making and agreeing to a request


Can you take a look at my (computer)?
I need to ask a favor.
Could you bring (your beach chairs)?
All right. / OK.

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