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English Discoveries
Basic 1
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Dear Student,
Each unit of the workbook corresponds directly to a unit in the English Discoveries Basic 1 course.
You should use this workbook together with the course. For example, after you do the Listening
section from the course, we recommend you do the Listening section in the workbook. Your workbook
also contains copies of the Explore texts from the English Discoveries course, so you can refer to its
content when you are away from the computer.
Each unit in the workbook has four sections: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Grammar.
The Listening section will help you practice your listening skills. A variety of genres such as voice
mail messages, radio programs and TV video clips are included.
The Reading section will reinforce your understanding of different kinds of reading texts such as
postcards, ads, stories and newspaper articles.
The Speaking section will give you the opportunity to practice different speaking functions such as
ordering a meal in a restaurant, asking for directions, making suggestions, etc.
The Grammar section will help you practice the main points of the online unit within the context of
the unit theme. This way you will learn to use grammar structures in real-life situations.
Special emphasis has been given throughout the workbook to speaking and writing activities and you
will see that you have a lot of opportunity to express yourself in both spoken and written English.
We hope you enjoy using this program and wish you lots of luck!
The English Discoveries Team
UNIT 1
Meet a Rock Star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
UNIT 2
Against the Law . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
UNIT 3
At the Restaurant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
UNIT 4
Going Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .27
UNIT 5
On a Business Trip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
UNIT 6
About People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
UNIT 7
For Sale . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
UNIT 8
On the Move . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
APPENDIX
Explore Texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
ART
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a. What can you do? Mark the sentences that are true for you.
5. I can dance.
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b. Write three more sentences about what you can do.
1. I can .
2. I can .
3. I can .
c. Linda Chavez is reporting on another rock concert to radio announcer, Bill Winters.
Which sentences are NOT part of their conversation?
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d. Imagine you are a radio reporter reporting on a rock concert. Write a dialogue between
yourself and the radio announcer. Use the sentences from c. to help you.
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MEET ME!
a. Match these personal ads to the pictures of the people who wrote them.
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A My name is Maria.
I am twenty-two years old. Im English, but I live in Paris.
I am an artist. I speak Italian, French and English. I like
classical music, watching movies and traveling. I am
looking for a boyfriend.
Write: P. O. Box 93048, Paris, France.
1.
B My name is Elena.
I live in New York. I am twenty-seven years old. I am a
radio reporter. I speak English and Italian. I like rock
music and dancing. I love junk food! I am looking for a
boyfriend.
Write: P. O. Box 456, New York, N.Y.
2.
Maria Elena
2. She is an artist.
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c. Josh is looking for a girlfriend. Read his personals ad and decide who Josh should meet
Maria or Elena? Why?
d. Read the sentences below about Josh. Mark if they are true or false.
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e. Write your own personals ad. Use the words and phrases from a. and c.
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MAXIS ROOM
a. Match the words from columns A and B to make phrases from this unit.
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A B
1. hotel a. star
2. rock b. hall
3. concert c. story
4. newspaper d. room
5. radio e. station
b. How well do you remember the dialogue from the Speaking section? Match
the answers below to the right questions.
Questions Answers
1. Is this the right hotel? a. I dont know. That isnt in the newspaper story.
3. What room is she in? c. Theres a story about her in the newspaper.
c. Imagine you and your friend are looking for someone famous. Complete the dialogue
below:
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BE: AFFIRMATIVE, YES/NO QUESTIONS,
CONTRACTIONS
a. Debbie is telling her friend, Linda, about her new boyfriend. Complete their dialogue by
matching the answers to the questions.
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Questions Answers
1. So, hows your new boyfriend? a. Hes the same age as me 28.
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B A S I C 1 U N I T 2
MYSTERY
a. Which of the following words and expressions can you use in a formal conversation and
which in an informal conversation?
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Formal Informal
1. Mr. Montenegro
2. How do you do?
3. Thanks.
4. Sergio.
5. Hi!
6. Thank you.
7. Nice to meet you.
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b. Susan Bailey and Mr. Montenegro met each other for the first time in the video.
Mark the sentences below that you can use to introduce people to each other.
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c. Susan is introducing Mr. Montenegro to another friend of hers. Use the sentences above
to complete the dialogue.
d. Practice the dialogue from b. in groups of three. Take turns introducing each other.
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1 2 3
b. Answer the questions below about the characters from the story. Write full sentences.
Compare your answers with your partners.
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c. Read what happened next to the characters in Follow That Man.
d. Did you understand the end of the story? Mark if the sentences below are true or false.
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True False
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NO PARKING
a. Here is another dialogue between a police officer and a driver. Use the words below to
complete the sentences.
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too fast!
Man: Fifty dollars! But Im a student and I dont have any (5) !
b. Imagine that a police officer gives you a ticket. Mark the sentences you can use to make an
excuse.
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2. But Im a student!
c. Practice with a partner. A police officer has stopped you in your car. Use the phrases above
to help you.
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THIS/THAT/THESE/THOSE, BE - SHORT
ANSWERS
a. Who can say these sentences? Copy them under the right heading and then write
another sentence using this/that/these/those.
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b. The police officer is interviewing everyone at the police station. Complete the dialogue
using short answers.
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Police officer: Is your name Becky Smith?
Becky: Yes, (1) it is .
Police officer: Are you and Sam tourists?
Becky: Yes, (2) .
Police officer: Is this the man who pushed you?
Becky: Yes, (3) . Thats him!
Police officer: Becky, is this your wallet?
Becky: No, (4) .
Nate: You see, its my wallet!
Police officer: No, (5) . Its my wallet!
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B A S I C 1 U N I T 3
AT THE RESTAURANT
FOOD
a. The International Caf is organizing its menu. Help by matching the correct titles to the
foods below.
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b. Complete this restaurant ad with the words below.
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Are you
looking
for a good
restaurant?
Then the Italian caf is the (1) for you!
Our (7) is
34 Milano Street.
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THE NEW MEXICAN RESTAURANT
a. Read the restaurant ads and answer the questions which follow.
A B
Vi s i t
Hamburger City! Visit the
Its the restaurant for you.
We have seven different kinds of
Rendezvous
hamburgers. Restaurant!
This week the hamburgers We make delicious French food.
come with French fries We have fresh fish, salads and great
and a free drink French bread.
for only $8.95 This week all meals come with a
free drink!
Hamburger City Restaurant is on All meals are $10.95
479 High Street.
We are open for lunch and dinner, The Rendezvous Restaurant is open
Monday - Friday. everyday for lunch on 972 Spring Street.
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b. Correct the sentences below according to the ads in a.
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c. Which restaurant would you like to have dinner at tonight? Discuss with a partner.
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DELICIOUS SALADS
a. A man is taking his girlfriend to lunch at an American restaurant. Match the
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Questions Answers
1. Are the hamburgers good here? a. Well, theyre not as good as the hamburgers.
2. Are the hot dogs good? b. I dont know, I only drink tea.
4. How is the coffee? d. Yes, theyre excellent! The fries are my favorite.
b. You are visiting the International Restaurant with a friend. Your friend knows the
restaurant but you dont. Write a dialogue asking your friend about the food on the menu
below. Use the words and phrases from a. to help you.
You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
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NOUNS: ARTICLES, THERE IS/THERE ARE
a. Look at this picture of a busy restaurant. Use the words in the table to write five positive
sentences and five negative sentences about the picture.
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Positive sentences
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Negative sentences
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
b. Close your book and tell your partner what you remember from the picture.
c. Answer the following questions about your English classroom. Use full sentences.
4. Is there a blackboard?
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1. At International Restaurant you can eat food from all over world.
f. Exchange ads with a partner. Suggest how he/she can improve his/her ad. Read your ads
to the class.
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B A S I C 1 U N I T 4
G O I N G O U T
DRAMA
a. Do you remember Amy, Katie and Mark from the video? The next day, Mark and Amy go to a
restaurant together and they see Katie. Complete their dialogue with the words below.
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Mark: Katie! The girl from our class. What is she doing? Is she (3) at us?
Amy: No, shes not. Shes (4) coffee and (5) to music.
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b. Mark the sentences below true or false according to the dialogue from a.
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c. Look at the picture. What is Mark thinking? What is Amy thinking? Write a sentence for
each.
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d. Practice the dialogue from a. with a partner. Then role-play a meeting between Mark and
Katie.
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RICHARDS ROMANCE
a. Did you understand the story Richards Romance? Mark which quote belong to Penny
and which to Richard.
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Richard Penny
1. Hi. Im Penny.
b. Correct these sentences about Penny and Richard. Check your answers with a partner.
1. Richard is a teacher.
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c. Read and find out what happened next in the story Richards Romance.
d. Circle the correct answers to the questions about Penny and Richard.
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1. Penny likes... 3. Richard and Penny are sitting...
a. music. a. in class.
b. tuna salad. b. in a restaurant.
c. Richard. c. at home.
e. Richard is writing a note to Penny the next day in class. Read the note and help Penny
answer it.
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Dear Richard,
ny, you
Dear Pen girlfr iend? Can
m y
ant to be estauran
t
Do you w x ic an R
the Me
e t me today at
me .?
treet a t 1:30 p.m
gS
on Sprin
Love,
Love,
Penny
Richard
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LETS GO!
a. Here are two dialogues of people making suggestions. Number the sentences in the
correct order.
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Dialogue A Dialogue B
a. Lets walk. a. Thats a good idea!
b. Why? b. The weather is bad.
c. Lets go. Are you ready? c. I dont know.
d. The weather is beautiful. d. So lets take a taxi.
e. Yes. Are we walking or e. Are we walking or driving?
taking the bus? f. OK. Lets go.
b. Complete the sentences below with the suggestions from the box.
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c. With a partner, suggest things to do together on the weekend. Use the sentences from a.
and b. to help you.
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PRESENT PROGRESSIVE: WH QUESTIONS
a. Penny and Richard are in class together. What are they doing? Look at the picture below
and answer the questions.
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B A S I C 1 U N I T 5
ON A BUSINESS TRIP
BUSINESS
a. Look at Bettys diary and write three sentences about what she is doing today.
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2
3.
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b. Read the voice mail message below, and answer the questions that follow.
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ry interested
Fenh ill from Electro Tec. Im ve
Susan
Hi Betty, this is
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s produc
in your electronic
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meet at 12
July 27 . Can we
th
Edison Hotel?
essage.
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Please phone me
c. You are Betty and want to reply to Ms. Fenhill. Look at Bettys diary from a. and
suggest a time and place you can both meet.
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Hi, Ms. Fenhill. Thanks for your message. Im sorry I cant meet you
instead at at .
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MORE WOMEN TRAVELING
b. Read the article below about hotels for business people. Underline the facilities from a.
that the article mentions.
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d. Look at these two hotel ads. Which hotel is more suitable for someone on a business trip?
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Hotel
The Plaza r of
The Sea View Inn
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The Plaz
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town, near r
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It h as a b u siness cente
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restaurants ave
re n c e fa c ilities. We h We have a fast laundry service and
and confe oms.
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Room Pric Room Prices:
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(Breakfa
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For reserva
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23-165-456 For reservations call: 56-132-1647
f. Which hotel would you like to visit? Compare your answer with a partner.
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COFFEE, PLEASE
a. Betty is on a business trip. She is ordering food in a restaurant. Complete the dialogue
with the sentences below.
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Betty: (1)
Betty: (2)
Betty: (3)
Betty: (4)
Betty: (5)
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PRESENT PROGRESSIVE:
YES/NO QUESTIONS / SHORT ANSWERS
a. Harold Stone is on a business trip. He calls his wife to tell her what he is doing. Complete
their dialogue, using the Present Progressive.
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b. Answer the questions below according to the dialogue above. Circle the correct answer.
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1. Is Mr. Stone enjoying his trip? Yes, he is. / No, he isnt.
2. Are Mr. Stone and his boss working hard? Yes, they are. / No, they arent.
4. Are Mr. Stones children watching television? Yes, they are. / No, they arent.
5. Is Mrs. Stone watching the news? Yes, she is. / No, she isnt.
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B A S I C 1 U N I T 6
ABOUT PEOPLE
OUTGOING MESSAGE
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Yes No
1. Your age
4. Your birthday
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b. Who left these outgoing messages? Read the messages below and match them to the
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d. Leave a message for one of the people from b. Include the important information from a.
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MONACO
a. John and Jenny went on another vacation. Read their postcard and answer the questions
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Dear Shirley,
Were having a great time in
Spain. Were relaxing by the pool
and reading lots of books. The
Ms. S. Turnbull
food here is great. The sun is
P.O. Box 127
shining and its not raining.
Maidstone
See you in two weeks.
New York 21796
Love,
U.S.A.
John and Jenny
P.S. Tomorrow, were going to Malaga.
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b. Look at the sentences below. Which sentences can you use to end a postcard?
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1. Hope youre feeling well.
2. See you in a week.
3. Heres a menu.
4. What would you like to drink?
5. Wish you were here.
c. Write your own postcard. Think of a place you have visited and fill in the spaces below. Use the
sentences from the postcard in a. to help you.
Dear ,
Im and Im
. The weather is
Tomorrow I am going to .
I wish
Love,
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STUDIES
a. John is interviewing a student. Read the dialogue below and answer the questions.
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Kumiko: Im Kumiko.
John: Hi Kumiko! Where are you studying?
Kumiko: Im studying at Columbia University.
John: Are you studying English?
Kumiko: Yes, I am!
John: You speak English very well! Are you enjoying your classes?
Kumiko: Yes, very much.
c. Practice with a partner. Ask your partner the questions above. Compare your answers.
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BE: NEGATIVE
a. Look at this picture of the Dixon family. Correct the sentences that follow using the
negative form of Be.
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B A S I C 1 U N I T 7
F O R S A L E
AD
a. Do you remember the ad about Freds Furniture Store? Put the words from the ad under
the correct heading.
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b. Complete the following radio announcement with the words below:
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c. Write a radio ad for store that is having a sale. Include the following information:
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CAR FOR SALE
a. Here are some more car ads. Read them and complete the answers below.
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A B C
Old BMW for sale. Volkswagen for sale. Blue with Red sports car with new
Very good condition. a new radio. 32,000 miles. radio and CD player. Only
Needs new paint. A great family car! has 21,000 miles.
Price $50,000. Price $25,000. Price $120,000.
Phone
David: 76743464
Phone Benny: 256 389
Diana: 546 47466
b. Read the dialogue below. Which of the cars from a. should John buy? Which car
should Sue buy? Why?
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Sue: Hi, John. What are you doing?
John: Im looking in the paper. I want to buy a car.
Sue: Im also looking for a car. What kind of car are you looking for?
John: Im looking for a family car, one thats good for going on picnics with the
kids. What about you, Sue?
Sue: I dont need a big car because I havent got any children. Im looking for
a sports car. I love driving fast.
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c. The classified ads below are advertising other objects. Read them and answer the
questions below.
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FOR SALE
Beautiful sofa! A piano Two Labrador
dogs
Very cute! 1 year old.
Price $70 each.
Dark blue color. Call Michael:
Very clean. In good condition. 973 1463
Price $350. Price $800.
Call James: Phone Steve:
976 4614 645 5456
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PHONE CALL
a. What sentences can you use in a conversation to make an appointment?
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We make appointments
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NOUNS: POSSESSIVE
a. Read about Lee and Mandy. Look at the pictures below. Who do the objects belong to?
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Lee reads a lot of magazines, but he doesnt like books.
He likes to wear different hats.
Mandy likes listening to music; she has lots of CDs.
She loves tennis and soccer. She also likes reading.
2. These are .
3. These are .
4. This is .
5. These are .
6. This is .
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B A S I C 1 U N I T 8
ON THE MOVE
ADVENTURE
a. Match the answers to the questions.
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Questions Answers
1. What time is it? a. Its over there.
2. Are you waiting for the bus? b. Its 40p.
3. How much is the bus fare? c. Trenton Street.
4. Where are you going? d. Yes, I am.
5. Where's the bus stop for Trenton Street? e. Its 7:30.
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b. Look at the bus map below and answer the questions using full sentences.
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c. Someone asks you how to get to the shopping center and from there to the museum.
Write the directions.
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SUSANS TRAIN RIDE
a. Help Susan plan her trip from Richmond, Virginia to her meeting in Washington, D.C., and
then home to New York.
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Richmond 06:05 07:35 08:25 08:49 10:45 14:08 15:00 18:50 22:07
New York 11:43 13:45 14:15 15:50 16:45 21:08 22:10 1:00 -
1. The next train from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is at 3:00 p.m. What time
does it arrive in Washington?
2. Susan finishes her meeting in Washington, D.C. at 6:30 p.m. What time is the
next train to New York?
3. What time is Susan going to arrive home in New York?
b. Susan is explaining to her husband what time she will be home. Read the dialogue and
answer the question that follows on the next page.
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Is Susan happy with her day? Give two reasons why/why not:
1.
2.
c. Susan is phoning Mr. Sharp. Read the conversation and answer the questions
that follow.
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BUS STOP
a. Jane and Frank are saying good-bye. Number the sentences in the correct order.
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b. Write your own dialogue saying good-bye to a friend, either at a bus stop or train station.
Use the words and sentences below to help you.
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You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
You:
Your friend:
You:
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PRONOUNS: POSSESSIVE
a. Susan and her assistant, Paulo, are late for a meeting with Mr. Sharp. Read their dialogue
and mark if the sentences below are true or false.
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Susan: Paulo, are you ready for our meeting with Mr. Sharp?
Paulo: Yes, just a minute. Im looking for my pen. Do you have it?
Susan: No, Paulo, I dont. Do you have Mr. Sharps letter?
Paulo: Yes, I have it in my bag.
Susan: OK. I have my jacket and my hat. Do you have our train tickets?
Paulo: Yes, theyre in my wallet. Lets go. Were late!
True False
1. Susan and her assistant have a meeting with Mr. Sharp.
2. Susan is looking for her pen.
3. Mr. Sharp has the letter.
4. Susan cant find her jacket and her hat.
5. Susan has the train tickets.
3. 4.
5.
2. 6.
Susan
7.
1. Paulo
Mr. Sharp
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B A S I C 1 A p p e n d i x
EXPLORE TEXTS
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UNIT 1
Art
Announcer: This is Bill Winters talking to you from radio station WNYC in New
York City. Tonight is Rock and Roll Night at the Apollo Theater.
Our reporter Linda Chavez is at the theater. Can you hear me, Linda?
Linda: Yes, I can, Bill.
Announcer: Who can you see, Linda?
Linda: Bill! I see the rock star, Maxi! Shes with her friend Rocky!
Maxi! Can I ask you some questions?
Maxi: Not now, Linda. Im busy.
Linda: Maxi is walking into the theater now. Back to you, Bill.
Meet Me!
Im a rock and roll singer. Im twenty-eight years old.
I like travel, healthy food, and good movies.
I dont like classical music. Im looking for a new girlfriend.
Write: P. O. Box 123, New York, N.Y.
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Maxis Room
- Is this the right hotel?
- Yeah. Maxi is staying here.
- She is? How do you know?
- Theres a story about her in the newspaper today.
- Well, what room is she in?
- I dont know.
- That isnt in the newspaper story.
Be: Affirmative
- My name is Maurice. I am your waiter.
- We are hungry.
Be: Contractions
- Whos next?
- Im next.
- No, you arent. Were next!
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UNIT 2
Mystery
Mr. Montenegro: Susan Bailey?
Susan: Yes?
Mr. Montenegro: Im Sergio Montenegro. And this... is the Blue Angel.
Susan: Very nice. Mr. Montenegro, this is...
Mr. Montenegro: Susan, this is the United States. Sergio, please.
Susan: Sergio, this is Mike Valacci. Mike, this is Mr. Sergio Montenegro.
Mr. Montenegro: How do you do, Mike?
Mike: Nice to meet you. Please.
Mr. Montenegro: Ah, yes.
Waiter: This is Mr. Montenegro?
Susan: Yes, it is.
Waiter: A menu, sir.
Mr. Montenegro: Thank you.
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Sam sees a police officer. Officer! Officer! That mans a thief!
Thats Nate the Napkin, answers the police officer. He robs people and then eats
lunch in a nice restaurant.
OK, Nate, says the police officer. What are you doing here?
Just a minute, Officer. Im just finishing my coffee.
No Parking
- Oh, no. What are you doing?
- Im giving you a ticket.
- A ticket? How much is it?
- Its twenty dollars.
- Twenty dollars! But Im a student. I dont have any money!
Nouns: This/That/These/Those
- Is this your hat?
- No, that is my hat.
- Are these your gloves?
- No, those are my gloves.
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AT THE RESTAURANT
Food
Are you looking for a good restaurant? Are you looking for a restaurant with a lot of
different food? The International Caf is the restaurant for you! They make delicious
Italian food. They have Chinese food. They also have Mexican food. The American
food is good, too: hamburgers, hot dogs and French fries. Theyre open Monday
through Sunday for lunch and dinner. The address is 234 Henry Street.
Today, Taco City is selling two big tacos with beans, chicken or beef, cheese,
lettuce, and salsa for only $4.25.
A complete dinner, with soup, a main dish, a salad, and dessert is only $10.95.
Mexican beer is $2 a bottle. This week they are giving a free drink with each dinner.
Visit Taco City soon and enjoy some great Mexican food.
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Delicious Salads
- Is the food good here?
- Yes, its delicious.
- Whats good?
- The hamburgers are excellent.
- What about the salads, are they good, too?
- Yes, the tuna and chicken salads are very good.
Nouns: Singular/Plural
- Guitar
- Guitars
- Foot
- Feet
Nouns: Articles
- You have a meeting with an important client.
- Oh, what time is the meeting?
- Now!
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UNIT 4
GOING OUT
Drama
Katie: Hes looking over here, isnt he?
Amy: Who? What are you talking about?
Katie: Mark, of course. Whats he doing? Is he looking over here?
Amy: OK. Hes listening to his Walkman.
Katie: Oh. Ask him what hes listening to.
Amy: No! You ask him.
Katie: Ask him if the food is good. Yes, ask him that.
Amy: Hes not eating now. Katie, just turn around and say hi.
Katie: No way!
Richards Romance
Richard is a student at New York University. Hes studying Spanish. Right now hes
in class.
Hi. Im Penny, says a young woman to Richard. She is sitting next to him. The
teacher is talking. Richard isnt listening. Hes writing a note to Penny.
Its three oclock now. Richard and Penny are at the restaurant. They are eating
salads. They are looking at each other. Penny is smiling.
What is she thinking? Richard asks himself. Penny is thinking, What a salad!
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Lets Go
- Are you ready?
- Yes, lets go.
- Are we walking or taking a taxi?
- Lets walk. The weather is beautiful.
- Thats a great idea.
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UNIT 5
ON A BUSINESS TRIP
Business
Betty. This is Mr. Black. It is now 9:00 a.m.
You are meeting with Mr. Harold Stone for lunch at 12:30 at the Chinese restaurant
on Main Street. Mr. Stone is very interested in our electronics products. Be on
time.
We now have more guards in the hotel, says Ms. Holms. There are two guards
24 hours a day. From 11 p.m. to 7 a.m., there are two more guards.
Businesswomen are asking for more fresh fruit and vegetables, Ms. Holms says.
So we are now serving more of these foods in our restaurant. We are doing many
things to help our women guests.
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Coffee, Please
- Hello. How are you today?
- Fine, thanks. Howre you doing?
- Good. Heres a menu.
- Thanks.
- Would you like something to drink first?
- Yes. A cup of coffee, please.
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UNIT 6
ABOUT PEOPLE
Outgoing Message
Hello, this is 232-2663, home of the Dixon family. We arent at home right now.
Please leave your name and phone number after the beep.
Monaco
Dear Shirley,
Were having a great time in Monaco! Im sitting by the pool and drinking a cool,
pink drink. Susie is swimming. The children are playing and fighting. John is fine.
Hes reading in the hotel room. Tomorrow were going to Barcelona. Hope youre
feeling fine!
Much love,
Studies
- So, Jeff, are you a student?
- Yes. I am. Im going to school at night.
- What are you studying?
- Im studying business.
- Are you enjoying your classes?
- Yes, I am. Very much.
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Be: Negative
- This dress is not my size.
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FOR SALE
Ad
Hi, Im Fred. And this is Freds Furniture Store. Freds Furniture Store is having a
big sale! Were selling all our furniture. Everything is fifty percent off the regular
price. A new sofa is fifty percent off the regular price. A new bed is fifty percent off
the regular price. Were open Monday to Saturday from 9:00 a.m. to 12 oclock
midnight. Im waiting for you at Freds Furniture Store, 55 Park Avenue in New York
City. This sale is for one week only. So come to Freds Furniture Store, 55 Park
Avenue, in New York City.
Price is $20,000.
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Phone Call
Hello?
Hello, may I speak with Mr. Dickson?
This is Mr. Dickson. How can I help you?
Im interested in your companys new products.
Id be happy to tell you about them. Would you like to make an appointment?
Yes, I would.
Nouns: Possessive
- Look at the boys pizza.
- Look at the boys pizza.
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UNIT 8
ON THE MOVE
Adventure
Younger man: Excuse me, are you waiting for a bus?
Older man: Yes.
Younger man: How much is the bus fare?
Older man: Where are you going?
Younger man: Trenton Street.
Older man: Its 40p. But this isnt the bus stop for Trenton Street.
Thats over there. Sorry.
It is now 9:30 a.m. She is on the train. Shes sitting next to a man.
Susan starts to answer, but the man is talking again on and on.
After an hour, the man is still talking, but now Susan is sleeping. Suddenly, the train
conductor is shouting, The next stop is Richmond, Virginia!
What? Richmond, Virginia? But thats after Washington, D.C. and Im going to
Washington, D.C. for a three oclock meeting! Susan shouts. Sorry, maam, says
the conductor. The next train to Washington, D.C. is at three oclock. Youre going
to be very late.
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Bus Stop
What time is it?
Its seven-thirty.
My bus is late. This is your bus, isnt it?
Yes, it is. Well, see you later, Frank.
Good-bye, Jane. Have a good day.
You, too.
Pronouns: Subject
Hi, Im Mack. She is Matilda. He is little Spike. We are your new neighbors.
Pronouns: Object
Is that him?
Yes, and thats her!
Oh, I know them!
Pronouns: Possessive
Is it your turn?
No, its his.
Its not my turn, its hers.
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