Professional Documents
Culture Documents
Dear Susan,
Hi! I have a summer job at Grumble's Department Store. I work on the fifth floor, in the
women's clothing department. The store is always crowded with a lot of customers. I have to
smile and say: "Can I help you?" I really want to say: "Go home!" I usually have to stand all day,
and I don't have any breaks. I need a vacation!
Tammy
Read Tammy's e-mail, and select the sentences that describe her job.
She wants to tell people to go home.
She sells women's clothing.
Her job is very boring because there are not many customers.
It's very tiring work because she does not get any breaks.
She works in the store all year long.
She works in a department store.
She sits for most of the day.
Read about Tammy's summer job. Then find the words that are similar in meaning to the
highlighted words in the sentences.
The store is always crowded.
busy
full of people
empty
very noisy
Tammy works in the area of the store that sells women's clothing.
basement
crowd
vacation
department
Tammy is being interviewed about her summer job for a young people's radio program. Fill in
the gaps to complete the interview.
See Explanation
PRONOUNS
USE:
To refer to specific or general nouns without using proper names.
EXAMPLES:
"Is this your bag?"
"Yes, it's mine."
"Give it to me please."
UNIDAD II
SUBJECT PRONOUNS
USE:
To refer to the subject of a sentence instead of using proper names.
EXAMPLE:
"I am Mack. She is Matilda."
OBJECT PRONOUNS
USE:
To refer to the object (direct and indirect) of a sentence instead of using proper names.
EXAMPLE:
"Do you know him?"
POSSESSIVE PRONOUNS
USE:
To show belonging without using the names of the owners.
ADJECTIVE
Always followed by the noun it describes:
my, your, his, her, its, our, their.
NOUN
Used without the noun it describes:
mine, yours, his, hers, ours, theirs.
EXAMPLE:
"Is it your turn?" "No, it's his."
Test
Drag the correct answer/s into place.
Mary is my new friend. She is from Brazil. Her hair is brown. I am taking her to a concert
tonight.
- 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.
Test
Drag the correct answer/s into place.
- I hate to fly. Is the weather going to be bad today?
- Don't worry, sir. We rarelly have rough weather at this time of year.
See Explanation
GERUNDS: AS OBJECTS
USE:
The object of the verb is normally a noun or a pronoun. The objects of some verbs, however,
can be GERUNDS. These verbs include: ENJOY, ALLOW, LIKE, FINISH, HATE, LOVE, and PREFER.
EXAMPLES:
"Eric loves collecting comic books."
"Sandy prefers buying only fresh meat and vegetables."
"She enjoys meeting new people."
"John dislikes going to big parties."
"We do not allow smoking in our office."
"I hate getting lost in foreign cities."
Test
Drag the correct answer/s into place.
The best part of the evening was finding out who won first prize.
I have a new summer job in a big office. I don't like the job very much. I have to wear a suit for
work. I sit at a desk all day and I write reports for my boss. My boss is very busy. She goes to
lots of meetings. The job is boring, but the office is right near a big department store so I go
shopping on my lunch break.
Lots of love,
Ellen
Test
Are you planning to go abroad soon? Are you going on business, vacation, or a sightseeing
tour?
Go with Best Tours, and have a good time. Make all your travel arrangements with our
agency. Let us arrange your nonstop or connecting flights, one-way or round-trip. Let us
reserve your hotel room. Do you want to rent a car? We can do that for you, too. We can also
arrange your train and bus tickets. Let us plan your visit to foreign countries. Enjoy seeing new
towns and villages. For free information, call today!
Dan wants to make some travel arrangements for a vacation and he sends Best Tours an e-
mail. Fill in the gaps to complete the information.
To Best Tours,
My family and I are going to Paris and I'd like to make travel arrangements. We'd like a round
trip, and when we'll be there we'd like to rent a car to drive around. We will need a
sightseeing tour as there is so much to see! Can you reserve the Grande Hotel please? I've
heard it's very good. We will also need train tickets to get from the airport to the hotel.
Briigida
Test
Choose the correct answer.
Fran Aaronson wants to buy a new car. Can she buy it at Best Tours?
Yes
No
Choose the correct answer.
Dennis Michaels is planning a business trip. Can Best Tours help him?
Yes
No
See Explanation
ADVERBS: FORMATION
If an adjective already ends in "-ly" (e.g. FRIENDLY, LONELY) it cannot be made into an adverb.
In this case, we have to make an adverbial phrase.
EXAMPLES:
"She spoke to me in a friendly way."
"He sat there looking lonely."
In a few cases, the adverb is exactly the same as its corresponding adjective: EARLY, LATE,
FAST, HARD, LEFT, RIGHT, WRONG, HIGH, LONG.
EXAMPLES:
"I'm afraid the train will leave late."
"He runs very fast."
"Why do you work so hard?"
"Turn right at the next corner!"
-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.
Test
The race was twenty-six kilometers, but Jim finished it easily
Bill sat nervously waiting for them to call him for his job interview.
- Hello. Is this 543-6698?
- Hello? I can't understand what you're saying. Please speak more clearly
Mrs. Galli drove very carefully because her children were with her.
The weather was bad during the flight to Singapore, but our plane landed smoothly.
See Explanation
PRESENT SIMPLE
USE:
To talk about actions, states or events which happen at any time, repeatedly, or all the time.
STATEMENTS
AFFIRMATIVE
FORM:
Verbs take an -s ending in third person singular.
[SUBJECT + VERB(s) + REST OF SENTENCE]
SPELLING
Verbs ending in ss, sh, ch, x, o take -es in third person
singular: kisses, matches, goes, watches
NOTE: The Present Simple is often used with adverbs and adverb phrases that indicate
frequency: Always, Never, Often, Sometimes, Usually, Every day/week, On Sundays, Twice a
month, year, etc.
NEGATIVE
FORM:
[SUBJECT + DO NOT/DON'T + VERB + REST]
YES/NO QUESTIONS
FORM:
[DO + SUBJECT + VERB + REST OF SENTENCE]
WH-QUESTIONS
FORM:
Questions about the SUBJECT:
ANSWERS
FORM:
[YES, SUBJECT + DO/DOES]
Yes, I do.
Yes, he does.
[NO, SUBJECT + DON'T/DOESN'T]
No, we don't
No, she doesn't.
TAG QUESTIONS
If "yes" is expected:
If "no" is expected:
USE:
The Present Simple is used to talk about general time, states, and repeated actions. The
Present Progressive is used to talk about more temporary situations and actions which are
going on around the present moment.
EXAMPLES:
Present Simple: "Pat plays tennis every Friday."
Present Progressive: "She is playing tennis now."
- Where's Leanne?
- She is swimming.
- She swims a lot, doesnt she?
- Yes, she does. She swims every day.
- Do you know how to spell "Massachusetts"? I think so. You spell it with four s's and two t's,
don't you?
- Yes. That's right.
- That's Frank over there. He is smoking a cigarette. He sometimes smokes cigars, too.
- Why does he smoke?
- I don't know. But I know he wants to stop smoke
Do you type fast, Sue?
- No, I don't, and I make a lot of mistakes.
Pam doesn't swim very well, but she is learning. She has swimming class on Thursdays.
Test
Do you play the guitar?
- No, I don't.
- Donna plays the guitar, doesnt she?
- Yes, she does. She plays very well.
- That's Martinez. He catches the best. He plays every ball. He also hits the ball very far.
- He isnt playing very well now. Look! He fell and lost the ball!
- Excuse me, sir. What time does the train from Hartford arrive?
- It usually arriving at 5:22, but it's comes late today. It is coming into the station now.
That's Mary. She is watching the news. She watches it every night. She knows a lot about the
world.
See Explanation
NOUNS AND QUANTIFIERS
USE:
Count and non-count nouns have special articles and quantifiers.
COUNT NOUNS
These are the names of objects, people, ideas, etc. which we can count. Count nouns
have a singular and plural form:
a dog - dogs the man - men
NON-COUNT NOUNS
These are the names of materials, liquids, or other things which we do not see as
separate, countable objects: health, love, nature, water, light, music, cheese, money
There aren't any big department stores in our town, so we go to the city to buy some
things.
Javier doesn't speak any French, and his girlfriend, Colette, speaks only a little Spanish.
There were a lot of clouds in the morning, so many people took their umbrellas to the
game.
Harry went to the city yesterday. There was a lot of traffic going there, but there
wasn't much traffic coming back.
I don't have a lot of time on the weekend, but when I'm not busy I like to do many
different things.
The students did a lot of work in class yesterday. They did some exercises in their
books and then they wrote stories.
There are a lot of men and some women at the basketball game, but there aren't any
small children.
Robert doesn't eat much meat, but he ate some turkey last night.
Cathy wants to take some pictures, but she forgot to buy a film. Do you have any film
to give her?
Julia had a lot of homework this weekend. She just finished it a few hours ago.
Mr. Starbucks has a lot of money, but he doesn't have many friends.
There were any calls for you, but there weren't some messages.
I know Mrs. Smythe has a lot of pets, but exactly how many dogs and cats does she
have?
UNIDAD 4
WRONG COLOR
Today Ms. Green was very late for work. She waited for the delivery of her new chair. But the
delivery man brought the wrong chair. Ms. Green called the store manager.
"Don't be angry," said the manager. "We all make mistakes, don't we?"
"Some people make bigger mistakes than others!" Ms. Green answered.
"Ha," he laughed. Another customer, Mr. Brown, ordered a green chair and got your chair
instead. Isn't that funny?"
"No, it isn't. I want my chair. I paid enough money for it," said Ms. Green. "Come to the store
now and get a different chair," he said.
But Ms. Green went to work instead. After work, she went to the store, but it was already
closed. A handsome young man was also there.
"I'm late," he said. "Now I have to wait until tomorrow for my green chair."
"Are you Mr. Brown?" she asked. "Yes, but ... "
"I can help you with your chair," said Ms. Green. And she smiled for the first time that day.
Read the story "Wrong Color," and then answer the questions.
Read the story "Wrong Color," and then answer the questions.
Why did the store manager laugh when he found Ms. Green's order?
He thought it was funny that she was so angry.
He thought it was funny that Mr. Brown still wanted a green chair.
He understood that Ms. Green and Mr. Brown got each other's chairs.
Read the story "Wrong Color," and then put the pictures into the right order.
What happened?
They confused the delivery, Mr Brown was handed the brown chair and Mrs Green was
handed the green chair.
Test
Drag the correct answer/s into place.
Ms. Green ordered a brown chair.
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.
Read the story "Malcolm's Special Day," and then select the sentences that are true.
Malcolm felt lonely on his birthday.
Debbie wanted to take Malcolm to a restaurant for his birthday.
Malcolm thought about his birthday party while he was brushing his teeth.
When Malcolm came home, there was a surprise party for him.
Malcolm was excited that morning because it was his birthday.
Malcolm's wife Debbie told him he had a dentist appointment.
In the story "Malcolm's Special Day," Malcolm has many different feelings. Find the
word that describes his feelings at each time during his special day.
When he woke up, Malcolm was very excited because it was his birthday. At first,
Malcolm was upset because Debbie had forgotten his birthday. But he tried to stay
calm and invited her to a restaurant. Malcolm was calm at the dentist's. All day long,
Malcolm felt very lonely. In the end, when he got home and saw all his friends,
Malcolm felt it was a happy birthday after all!
Write a short paragraph about what made your birthday special this year.
Sharing with my family made my birthday special.
Test
True
False
Choose the correct answer.
Why wasn't Malcolm nervous at the dentist's office?
He was thinking about his lonely birthday.
He was planning to go to a restaurant for lunch.
He wasn't feeling any pain.
He was trying to seem calm and relaxed.
See Explanation
PASADO SIMPLE: ENUNCIADOS
USO:
Hablar acerca de acciones y hechos del pasado.
AFIRMATIVO
FORMA:
El pretrito simple de los verbos regulares acaba en -ed.
FORMA:
Poner did not (didn't) antes del verbo.
[SUJETO + DID NOT + VERBO + RESTO DE LA ORACIN]
/DIDN'T
They did not call me last week.
Ruth didn't study last night.
EJEMPLOS:
"He didn't work at all last week."
"I didn't like the movie last night."
We didn't work yesterday. We had the day off. We played tennis all day.
I'm really angry. I paid $1,000, but they didnt repair my car!
TEST
- Did you have fun at Sari's party?
- Yes, but I'm so tired. We danced for four hours!
- "Midnight Mystery" was great last night. Did you watch it?
- I didnt watch TV last night.
Hey, Where did David go?-Oh, he left early because he had a headache and he gave me all his
work!
See Explanation
PASADO SIMPLE: VERBOS IRREGULARES
FORMA:
Algunos verbos tienen formas irregulares en el pretrito simple. Tiene que
aprendrselos de memoria.
Estos son algunos de los verbos
verbos frequentes :
come - came put - put
meet - met
- Hey, where's Harry Holmes?
- He's in the hospital. He broke his leg last week.
Everyone was angry because I didnt catch the ball, and we lost the game.
- What's wrong?
- I ate too much!
- Ted, meet Bob and Janet. They flew in yesterday from New York.
- Hello. Nice to meet you.
TEST
- Hi, Sue. I went shopping today. I bought some beautiful clothes!
- Can I see them?
- Where's Jim?
- I don't know. I looked for him, but I wasnt found him. (mal)
See Explanation
PASADO SIMPLE: PREGUNTAS
PREGUNTAS SI/NO
USO:
Realizar preguntas acerca de acciones/hechos del pasado cuya respuesta es "s"
o "no".
FORMA:
Put DID / DIDN'T delante del sujeto.
[DID / DIDN'T + SUJETO + VERBO + RESTO]
PREGUNTAS - WH
USO:
Realizar preguntas acerca del pasado que comienzancon estos
interrogativos: WHAT, WHEN, WHERE, WHO, WHY, HOW.
FORMA:
Questions about the SUBJECT:
[WHO/WHAT + PAST VERBO + RESTO]
TEST
- I saw a famous singer last night at Pierre's Restaurant.
- Who did you saw?
Mick Starlight.
Give directions
to tell someone how to get somewhere
Can you give me directions to the hospital?
In front of
left at
toward or on the left
Turn left at the supermarket.
map
a drawing that shows the places of countries, rivers, cities, streets, etc.
Let's look at the map to see where to go.
near
close to someone or something
Let's walk to the school. It's near here.
next to
side by side
The restaurant is next to a department store.
opposite
on the other side of an area, person or object
The school is opposite the supermarket.
right at
toward or on the right
Go right at Prince Street.
street
road in town or city with buildings on it
What street do you live on?
turn
move in a certain direction
I turned right at the gift shop.
"Hello , Sandy. I'm standing in front of the library. I'm looking at the map you gave me. But I
can't find the museum. I was at the library. I turned right on Bank Street. Then left at the park.
Then left again. Somehow, I'm back on the same street again!"
in front ofturnedmapstreet
TEST
I have a map of Paris so we can see how to get to the Eiffel Tower.
I parked my car in front of the office.
The child wants to sit next to window on the bus.
Go opposite the school and you'll see my house.
Turn right at the corner.
I live very near the supermarket.
Did you turn left at the bank?
I don't know this city. Let's ask the police officer to give us directions.
The bank is on that street over there.
I'm standing opposite the gift shop.
UNIDAD 5
Hi, there! This is Chuck Wood calling from "Working People Magazine." We have
something good for you today: our biggest sale of the year! The price of our magazine
was $2.50 each. Now it's only $10 for ten magazines. That's $1 each. Call now! The
number is 555-9663. Don't forget! That number was 555-9663. Remember: "Working
People Magazine" works for you!
This is the biggest sale of the year. The sale price for one magazine is only $1.00. This is
the price if you buy ten magazines.
TEST
USE:
Quantifiers are words or phrases which show the number or amount of an object.
Some quantifiers are used with both count and non-count nouns. Some other
quantifiers are used only with either non-count nouns or count nouns, but not with
both.
some (statements):
a lot of
many
a few
EXAMPLE:
"Are there any small nails down there, Harry?"
"Sorry, there aren't any, but I have some big nails.
Is that OK?"
Nancy bought her CD player last week. She only has a few CDs.
I saw some nice sweaters at the store, but they were very expensive.
- Can I talk to you, Mrs. Davis? I have a few questions about our history assignment.
- Of course, David. What do you want to know?
The weather is nice, so there are a lot of children in the park today.
The boss has to make some phone calls, but she can meet with you in an hour.
I really enjoy Shakespeare's plays. We read a few of them in school last year.
TEST
There werent any tickets for the Mick Starlight concert tomorrow. I really wanted to
go.
Betty loves to play the piano. She plays many hours every week.
There aren't much nice shops near my house. If I want to buy a nice gift, I have to go
to the mall.
other
- How much sugar do you want in your coffee?
- Not much, just a little.
- What about milk?
- Oh, lots of milk please.
Our Russian classes are very small. There isn't much interest in Russian this year.
Tom ate a little bread and cheese and drank a big glass of milk for lunch.
Sarah wants to buy a new coat, but she doesnt have much money to spend.
Bill doesn't usually get much mail, but yesterday he received three letters, four bills,
and a magazine.
I took a lot of pictures at the party last night. Now I need to buy some more film for
my camera.
There was a lot of food at the party, but there wasn't any beer.
TEST
Mary drinks a lot of coffee. I don't know how she sleeps at night.
See Explanation
SUSTANTIVOS y CUANTIFICADORES:
SUSTANTIVOS CONTABLES/INCONTABLES
USO:
Los cuantificadores son palabras o frases que indican el nmero o la cantidad de un objeto. Algunos cuantificadores se emplean tanto con
sustantivos contables como con incontables. Otros slo se utilizancon sustantivos contables o incontables, pero no con ambos.
a lot of:
a few
"He has a few books."
USADAS CON SUSTANTIVOS INCONTABLES SOLAMENTE:
much
We can't make the cake, Susan. There is some sugar and flour but there
- aren't any eggs.
- Aww...
We're buying furniture for our new house. All we have now is a sofa.
I love music, but the music at the party was too loud.
John lives in the country. He has some garden and grows lots of vegetables.
Edith's living room is very small. It has two a chairs and a table.
TEST
Tom's team didn't win the game, but they had fun playing.
Sally doesn't like her office. The light is bad, so it's always too dark.
- You have to lose weight. Get some more exercise. It's the best way.
Buy
to pay money and get something
I buy food in the supermarket.
Clossed
not doing business
I went to the store but it was closed.
Delivery
bringing products to a place
Delivery is in 10 days.
Department store
shop divided into different sections, each selling different products
We can buy clothes and furniture in the department store.
Gift shop
store selling things that people like to give and get as presents
I bought her a present at the gift shop.
Good business
business that makes a lot of money
That dress store is a good business - there are always customers in there.
Order
to ask for a product to be made for you or delivered to you (also a noun)
You can order a new dress from the store.
Pay
to give money and get something
I paid $500 for those shoes.
Save money
to keep money and not use it
Buy your clothes on sale and save money.
Store manager
person in charge of a shop
I want to speak to the store manager about the TV I bought.
Fringles department store has everything you want under one roof. There are always
sales so you can save money. Is there something you want that Fringles doesn't have?
No problem. You can order the product. Fringles brings it to your home and you don't
pay. Yes, free delivery! "We give excellent service. We do good business store
manager," says Robert Smith, the good business.
Customer: I'm waiting for the delivery of a new bed that I just bought. It's late.
Store Assistant: I'm sorry about that. What is your order number?
Customer: 14782. I want to speak to the store manager, please.
Store Assistant: I'm sorry, he's in a meeting right now.
Customer: Listen, I paid a lot of money for that bed. Please get the store manager out
of his meeting.
It was Tina's birthday and Peter, her boyfriend, wanted to get her a present. "What can
I buy for Tina? I have no idea," said Peter. "I know! I can go to a gift shop. There are
lots of presents there." But the shop was closed. "Oh no! What can I do now?" said
Peter. Then he remembered that the flower store was still open. He paid for some
beautiful flowers and went to Tina's house to give them to her.
TEST
I buy food in the supermarket.
The office is closed for the weekend.
Wait at home for the delivery of the new sofa.
Tom works in the electrical section of a big department store
Does the gift shop sell birthday presents for children?
This restaurant does very good business. You can't get a table at lunchtime!
The store ordered my new computer.
She pays her workers every Friday.
You can save money here because the food is cheap.
The store manager is having a meeting with all the workers tomorrow.
alone
without anyone with you
I did it alone because nobody wanted to help me.
angry
very annoyed
Mom was angry because I came home late.
Best
the most excellent
The food here is very good, it's the best restaurant in town.
Easy
not difficult
This puzzle is easy, I did it in two minutes.
Pretty
nice-looking
What a pretty dress!
Quick
happening in a short time
I have time for a quick cup of coffee.
Special
different from usual
I made a special cake for your birthday.
Strong
not easily broken or damaged
These plates are very strong.
Wonderful
extremely good
I just went for a long walk on the beach and I feel wonderful.
Worst
the most terrible
This is the worst day of my life!
Karen wanted to buy a new dress. "Let's go to the department store at lunch time," she
said to Lisa, her best friend. "We only have an hour for lunch. Can we be quick?" asked
Lisa. "Sure we can," said Karen. The two girls looked at dresses. "Look, this one is very
pretty. It's thirty percent off, too. That's a very special price," said Lisa. "Oh, wonderful!
I'm going to buy it!" said Karen.
TEST
After her mother died she was alone.
The teacher is angry with the students because they are making a lot of noise.
These apples are the best for cooking.
The homework was really quick. I finished it in ten minutes.
The girl is very pretty. I can see why all the boys like her!
I made a quick phone call to my parents.
The store manager gave me a special price for the sofa.
Do you have a strong suitcase to take on vacation?
Last night I saw a wonderful movie, I would see it again!
He was the best in his class at math. He failed all his tests.
Amenity
something that makes it easier or more comfortable to live or work somewhere
The building has many amenities such as a gym and a laundry room.
Apartment
room or set of rooms inside a building where people live; usually has a living room, bedroom, and bathroom
I'm looking for someone to share a great two-bedroom apartment.
appliance
electric machine that people use in their homes to do a specific job
The apartment comes with a dishwasher and other all-new appliances.
College dorm
building with a number of rooms for students to live in (short for "college dormitory")
My sister is a student. She lives in a college dorm.
rent
money you pay (usually every month) to live in or use someone else's house, room, office, etc.
The rent for this apartment is $800 a month.
Roommate
person who shares a room, apartment, or house with someone else
I'm looking for a roommate to share an apartment with me.
Tenant
person who pays to live in or use someone else's house, room, office, etc.
You're in luck! The tenant is moving out of the apartment today.
Utility
important service that a home or building needs, such as water and electricity
You have to pay for utilities, which include gas, water, and electricity.
View
the things you can see from a particular place
You have a great view of the city from this apartment.
Prepositions of Place
A preposition of place is a word that shows the physical relationship of a noun or
pronoun to other nouns in a sentence.
A preposition of place usually comes before a noun, pronoun or noun phrase to show
the location of something.
In this unit, we're going to look at the following prepositions of place: in, on, next to,
near, under, and above.
When do we use prepositions of place?
In: for places you can go into, or put something inside
The couch is in the room.
The dishes are in the cabinet.
On: for places you can lay something on top of or stick something to
The book is on the table.
The pictures are on the wall.
Next to: when something is right beside something else
The kitchen is next to the dining room.
Near: when something is close by
The house is near a lake.
Under: when something is below or lower than something else
The cat is under the bed.
Above: when something is in a higher place or position than something else
Let's hang the picture above the couch.
Read the sentences to see how we use prepositions of place. Then complete the tasks
that follow.
1. Look at that house on the hill.
2. There's a desk in the bedroom.
3. The swimming pool is near my house.
4. Our dorm is next to the library.
5. Put the moving boxes under the table.
6. Your apartment is right above mine.
Complete the sentences with the correct prepositions, according to the picture on the
left.
There is a picture above the bed.
The bed is near the window.
There is a chair in the bedroom.
The flowers are on the table.
The carpet is under the bed.
Billy and Jane are changing their kitchen and dining room. Complete the sentences with
the correct prepositions of place.
Billy: The dining room should be next to the kitchen. That's important.
Jane: OK, I agree. We will put our large table in the dining room. Maybe we can also put
a nice picture above the table on the wall.
Billy: Let's talk about the kitchen. I like to look outside when I wash dishes. I also want
to put the garbage under the sink.
Important Details
When we read or listen to a text, we need to pay attention to important details in that text. These important details give us information about the text and help us understand it.
Important details may include the following:
Addresses
When you are reading, you can use scanning to find specific details in a text. Scanning is when you run your eyes over the text and look for the piece of information you need.
Scanning can help you understand texts with many details, such as posters and advertisements. Remember, you don't have to understand every word of the passage, just the important details.
Roommate Wanted!
Posted: 11 days ago | Available: Now
REPLY
I'm looking for a roommate to share a great two-bedroom apartment. The apartment is
fully furnished with a large living room and great view. Kitchen has all major appliances,
including a microwave and dishwasher. Apartment also has air conditioning and a clean,
modern bathroom.
Location: Very near college campus and city center. Short walk to restaurants and
cafs!
Rent includes some utilities (gas and water)
Building Amenities:
ElevatorLaundry RoomFitness CenterStreet Parking
Address: 51 E. Lupine Lane, Columbus, Ohio
TEST
Choose the correct answer.
This ad is for...
a roommate.
a college dorm.
a summer home.
a house for sale.
I live in an apartment near the college. I'm a student there. It's nice to live close to
school.
Doug: How do you like it?
Maggie: Oh, I love it. It's a new two-bedroom apartment. We also have a great view of
the park. And my roommate is really nice. How about you? Where do you live?
Doug: I live with my wife, near my office. It's a great house with three bedrooms - one
for us, and one for each of my children. Best of all, it's next to my children's school!
TEST
Choose the correct answer.
The comprehension strategy for this unit is about...
making predictions.
understanding new vocabulary.
reading for important details.
Now let's watch the conversation between the man and the real estate agent. What
does the man want to do?
Agent: So, this is the kitchen... very modern. And the dining area and the couch. And
there's a great view.
Man: It is... nice. Does the rent include utilities?
Agent: No. You pay for gas, water, and electricity separately.
Man: OK... When's the apartment available?
Agent: You're in luck. The tenant is moving out today. In fact, I think those are the
movers now.
Man: Movers? What movers? Where are they taking the furniture?
Agent: The tenant is taking it. This is an unfurnished apartment.
Man: It is? Right.
Agent: So, are you interested?
Unit 1: Housing
Student Housing
Administrator: So, what kind of student housing are you interested in?
Woman: I think I want to live in a dormitory.
Administrator: Would you like your own room, or do you want to share?
Woman: I never shared a room before.
Administrator: Why not give it a try?
Woman: OK, I guess it'll be a good experience.
Administrator: I agree! Let's find you a roommate.
TEST
Choose two correct answers.
In this lesson, you...
watched a video.
wrote a description.
read an apartment ad.
took part in a conversation.
Put the sentences in the correct order to make a dialogue.
1. So, what kind of student housing are you interested in?
2. I think I want to live in a dormitory.
3. Would you like your own room, or do you want to share?
4. I'd like to share a room, please.
5. Do you want one or two roommates?
6. I love meeting new people, so I'll take two roommates.
7. Great. I'll put you in a triple room.
What can do you do with a small piece of land? You can build a tiny home on it!
Some tiny homes are just 300 square feet (28 square meters). That's the size of two parking spaces.
People live in tiny homes for many reasons. Some people want to save money. A tiny house costs less to build
and look after than a large home. It also costs less to heat and cool. Some people live in tiny homes to help
the environment. They build their homes from recycled materials. They get their electricity from the sun.
Other people want to live in big cities. But big cities are crowded, and homes cost a lot of money. A tiny home
takes up very little space. And it costs less to rent or buy.
Still others live in tiny homes because they want to make their lives simpler. They want only the basics in life
- shelter, food, and running water. These people own very few things.
Some architects are experts in tiny homes. They help make the homes look larger. They build high ceilings and
large windows. They build furniture that folds up into the wall. They hide a refrigerator inside a cabinet.
Not everyone wants to move from a large living space to a small one. But today, more and more people are
living in tiny homes. Tiny homes are becoming quite popular. Could you live in one?
"Many people around the world are building tiny homes." Some tiny homes are
just 300 square feet (28 square meters). That's the size of two parking spaces.
How about living inside a volcano? Aogashima is an island near Tokyo, Japan. It's also a
volcano. It's not dangerous to live on the island. About 200 people live on Aogashima.
The hot gases from the volcano give the residents free heating, hot water, and steam
for cooking.
Not everyone in the world lives on or under the ground. The Korowai people live high up
above the ground. They live in tree houses, in the West Papuan rain forest of Indonesia.
The Korowai build tree houses 8 to 12 meters high (and sometimes higher). Whole
families and their pets live together in one tree house. High in their tree house they
don't have to worry about mosquitoes or floods. And they have a great view!
So, which of these unusual homes would you like to live in?
So, which of these unusual homes would you like to live in?
Choose the correct answer.
Why do the Korowai build tree houses?
To stay nice and cool
To be safe from wild animals
To keep away from hot gases
To live above mosquitoes and flood water
TEST
Choose two correct answers.
In this lesson, you...
read a summary.
took part in a conversation.
watched a video.
wrote a summary.
listened to part of a lecture.
Match the country to the unusual type of home. There are more countries than you
need.
Unusual home Country
home in a cave Australia
home in a volcano Japan
home in tree houses Indonesia
BIKING
sport or activity of riding a bike
Sam enjoys biking 25 kilometers every Sunday.
COLLECTING
finding and keeping certain things, like stamps and toys, for fun and enjoyment
Sam's hobby is collecting toys from the 1970s.
HIKING
taking long walks outdoors especially in nature
Do you want to come hiking with me by the beach tomorrow?
HORSEBACK RIDING
riding on the back of a horse for fun (British English - horse riding)
Horseback riding is his favorite weekend activity. The horse he likes to ride is named Thunder.
jewelry making
making necklaces, bracelets, and rings etc. from different materials
Do you want to learn how to make your own necklace? Come to our new jewelry making
classes.
MODEL BUILDING
making a model, a small copy of something (also model making)
I enjoy model building, especially model airplanes.
ROCK CLIMBING
the sport or activity of climbing the steep sides of a mountain or cliff
Let's go rock climbing on Mt. Harris this weekend.
ROLLERBLADING
skating with boots that have one row of wheels underneath (Rollerblade is a trademark
term for an inline skate.)
I'd like to try rollerblading, but I'm afraid of falling down!
SEWING
making or repairing clothing with a needle and thread
I learned sewing in school, and now I make my own clothes.
Parts of Speech
Sentences are made up of different types of words. Each type of word does a different job in the sentence. These different types of words are called 'parts of speech.' It is important to
recognize parts of speech. They help you understand the meaning of a sentence.
Parts of speech are like building blocks because we use them to build sentences. Once you know how to use parts of speech, you can form your own sentences.
In this unit, we are going to look at four parts of speech: nouns, verbs, adjectives, andadverbs.
We use adjectives to describe nouns. Most adjectives come before the noun:
an outdoor activity, a small store, an interesting book
We use adverbs to describe verbs. Most adverbs come after the verb:
draw quickly, sing happily, sew carefully
Choose the word from the article that best answers each question.
Which of these words refers to a thing?
Scrapbook
Make
Remember
Carefully
Jewelry making
Model building
Baking
Arts and crafts projects
Sewing
We also carry...
Check out our in-store events! This month we have sewing classes, and a workshop on how to fly remote control
airplanes.
Opening Hours:
Monday - Friday 10:00 A.M. 6:00 P.M.
Saturday and Sunday 11:00 A.M. 5:00 P.M.
What does the word "staff" mean? Select the sentence in the text that helps you understand this word.
Your Answer:
Our workers are here to help you!
You just went to the U-Do Hobby Shop and text your friend about it. Complete the conversation with words
from the lesson.
You: I just went to the Hobby shop.
Friend: What supplies did you buy there?
You: I bought a new cake pan for baking!
Friend: Nice! I heard they also sell things for jewelry making. I want to make a necklace.
You: They do. They also have sewing classes.
Friend: Oh! Do you want to go together? I want to learn how to sew.
Hi Alex,
What do I like to do on the weekend? Well, I always sleep late on Saturday morning! I usually visit my family.
Sometimes I go bike riding in the park with my friends. It's a great park. I also like going for long walks.
Regards,
Kara
On the weekend, I always sleep late. I usually visit my family. Sometimes I run in the park. It's a great park. I
also like going for long walks.
TEST
Choose two correct answers.
In this lesson, you...
read an ad.
read an article.
wrote about your weekend.
watched a video.
took part in a conversation.
Drag the words to complete the conversation between Alex and Kara.
Alex: Do you want to go out this weekend?
Kara: I'd love to. What do you want to do?
Alex: What about horse riding?
Kara: I'm allergic to horses. How about rollerblading?
Alex: I don't know how to rollerblade. Do you want to see a jazz concert?
Kara: I love jazz. But I went to a concert last night.
Alex: Do you know how to ride a bike?
Kara: Yes, I do.
Alex: Let's go bike riding in the park!
Kara: That sounds like a great idea.
TEST
Choose the correct answer.
In this lesson, you mostly learned how to...
talk about our hobbies.
ask people questions.
tell people what to do.
speak about our favorite foods.
Select the phrase in the text that helps you understand what "confident" means.
Your Answer:
you feel good about yourself
Select the place in the text where this sentence best fits.
"You also have something to talk about with others."
Explain why hobbies are good for you. Mention six reasons.
Follow these steps:
Read the article again.
Write some notes before you begin speaking.
Make sure that your notes are organized.
Practice talking about hobbies to a classmate or friend.
Interesting Hobbies
TEST
Choose two correct answers.
In this lesson, you...
watched a video about hobbies.
took part in a conversation.
read an article.
listened to a podcast.
talked about different hobbies.
Kim Fit, the famous woman basketball player, introduced her "Fit Feels Great" diet book three months ago. Thousands of people are already losing weight. "They feel
wonderful! This diet ishealthy and safe. You don't need to buy special foods. Anyone can use my diet!"
David Meals is a 42-year-old businessman. He's doing the "Fit Feels Great" diet. "Before, Ionly ate a piece of cake for breakfast. Now I understand that breakfast is the
most importantmeal of the day. The body needs energy after a long night without any food," he explains.Mr. Meals now eats some bread and some fat-free cottage
cheese for breakfast.
Rock singer Maxi is doing Kim Fit's diet, too, and she feels terrific. Now, she never eats fried foods. She eats a lot of turkey and chicken; they have less fat than
ham and steak. Maxi also doesn't use much salt. "I look ten years younger, don't I?" the superstar says.
Read the article "Dieters Are Feeling Great!" Then decide whether each sentence is true or false according to the
article.
The diet makes some people feel tired at night.
True
False
Some people like Kim's diet plan because they don't have to buy any special foods.
True
False
David Meals now knows that breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
True
False
The famous basketball player Kim Fit is changing people's lives with her new diet book. People are losing weight,
feeling wonderful, and changing what they eat and when they eat. You don't need special foods, but you do
need to eat a good breakfast, less salt, and no fried foods.
Read "Dieters are Feeling Great!" Mark what the dieters did after starting the diet.
eat breakfast
eat ham and steak
don't use much salt
feel terrific
eat a piece of cake for breakfast
eat fried food
TEST
See Explanation
COMPARACIN: IGUALDAD
USO:
Comparar dos personas o cosas que son semejantes.
FORMA:
AFIRMATIVA:
[AS + ADJETIVO + AS]
Bob is as tall as Marty.
NEGATIVA:
[NOT AS + ADJETIVO + AS]
Her hair is not as long as mine.
TEST
Drag the correct answer/s into place.
- Was the math test as hard as the last test?
- No. It was harder!
See Explanation
COMPARACIN: COMPARATIVOS
USO:
Comparar una o ms persona(s)/cosa(s)con otras
personas/cosas. .
FORMA:
[FORMA COMPARATIVA DE ADJETIVO + THAN]
John is older than Bart.
Betty is more beautiful than Barbara.
La mayora de adjetivos aaden la terminacin -er:
nice/nicer, late/later
happy/happier, easy/easier
good - better
bad - worse
EJEMPLOS:
Todd: "Samurai Sam is winning. He's stronger than Viking Vick."
Ron: "Yes, and he's more popular, too!"
- I think so. His car is more expensive than mine and his house is much bigger than my house.
TEST
See Explanation
COMPARACIN: SUPERLATIVOS
USO:
un grupo.
FORMA:
[THE + FORMA SUPERLATIVA DE ADJETIVO]
Los adjectives que terminan en una vocal + consonante duplican la consonante: fat/fattest, big/biggest, hot/hottest
Los adjetivos que acaban en y eliminan la y; aaden la terminacin -iest:
happy/happiest, easy/easiest
good - best
bad - worst
EJEMPLOS:
"Come to Mad Mo's. We have the cheapest,
the biggest, the most terrific store in New York! We are the best!"
Come to Mad Mo's. We have the cheapest, the biggest, the most terrific store in New York! We are the best!
TEST
Drag the correct answer/s into place.
- Who do you think is the most handsome actor in Hollywood?
- I think it's Robby MacIntyre.
- Really?
See Explanation
ADVERBIOS: COMPARACION
USO:
Se utiliza para comparar a dos sujetos que realizan la misma accin.
El comparativo y el superlativo de la mayora de los adverbios se forma igual
que el de los adjetivos largos:
COMPARATIVO
FORM:
[SUJETO 1 + VERBO + MORE + Adverbio + THAN + SUJETO 2 (+DOES/CAN
etc)...]
EJEMPLOS:
"I can sing more beautifully than you (can)."
"Ted writes more slowly than Brenda (does)."
SUPERLATIVO
FORMA
[SUJETO 1 + VERBO + THE MOST + Adverbio (OF ALL)]
EJEMPLOS
"Of all the students in her class, Sarah does her homework themost carefully."
"Jimmy behaves the most childishly of anyone in the class."
Los adverbios que tienen la misma forma base que los adjetivos tambin tienen
la misma forma para el comparativo y el superlativo. Se construyen aadiendo
-er (para el comparativo) y -est (para el superlativo) a la forma base.
EJEMPLOS
"Fred can run faster than Martin can, but Sharon runs the fastest."
"My wife got up earlier than I did this morning, but our daughter got up the
earliest."
COMPARATIVOS IRREGULARES y FORMAS SUPERLATIVAS
TEST
You should brush your teeth more frequently. Once a day isn't enough.
I don't play tennis well, but my friend Sally plays worse than I do.