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ExpressWays
Second Edition

Contributing Author
Ann Kennedy
Molinsky, Steven J.
Express Ways 3 / Steven J. Molinsky, Bill Bliss, —- — 2nd. ed.
p. cm.
Includes index.
ISBN 0-13-385535-X. (soft cover: alk. paper)
1. English language— —Textbooks for foreign speakers. I. Bliss,
Bill. IL. Title.
PE1128.M6753 1996 95-44120
428.2’4— —dc20
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Reprint with corrections December 1999

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To the Teacher
Components of an ExpressWays Lesson

EXIT 1 ¢ Meeting and Greeting People


eT Tate laycelauiteia(eyal

Let Me Introduce Myself Greet someone and introduce yourself, 2


using wh-questions.

You're New Here, Aren’t You? Greet someone and introduce yourself, 3
using wh-questions.

Nice to Meet You Introduce members of your family. 3

Passport, Please! Give information about countries 10


and nationalities.

| Have a Reservation Provide information when checking 12


into a hotel.

We Need Some Information Provide information at a hospital 14


emergency room.

No More Numbers, Please! Read about the preponderance 16


of numbers in people's everyday lives.

EXIT 2 e¢ Sharing News and Information

What's New with You? Tell about past events, using the 20
past tense.
Is Anything Wrong? Talk about events with friends, 22
neighbors, and co-workers, using
different verb tenses.

Can | Ask You a Question? Talk about events with friends, 24


neighbors, and co-workers, using
different verb tenses.

- What Are You Going to Do Tell about weekend plans, using 28


This Weekend? going to and will.

Tell Me a Little About Yourself Tell about yourself and your family, 30
using different verb tenses.

The Weekend Read about common weekend 32


activities. Tell how people in
your country typically spend
their weekends.

EXIT 3 ¢ People and Places

Directory Assistance Call directory assistance, using 36


wh-questions.

| Guess | Dialed the Wrong Make telephone calls, using negative


Number sentences.

Does This Train Go to the Bronx? Access public transportation, using


the simple present tense.

When Is the Next Flight Access public transportation, using


to Chicago? the simple present tense and
have got to.

Can You Tell Me How to Get to Give directions to places in the


City Hall? community, using imperatives.

I’m Lost! Give someone directions for traveling


by car, using imperatives.

Honk! Honk! Read about driving in different


parts of the world.
REST STOP Role-Play Review of Exits 1, 2, & 3 53
EXIT 4 ¢ Housing and Food

Looking for an Apartment Describe features of an apartment, 56


using singular/plural and
adjectives.

Could You Do Me a Favor? Enumerate food items, using 60


count/non-count nouns and
partitives.

It's in the Dairy Section, Aisle B Locate items in a supermarket, 64


using count/non-count nouns.

It's Amazing How Little You Evaluate the cost of food items, 66
Can Buy! using count/non-count nouns.

Mmm! These Are Delicious! Discuss ingredients, using count/ 68


non-count nouns.

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Could | Ask You for the Recipe? Give recipe instructions, using 70
imperatives.

Food Markets Read about supermarkets and other 72


food stores in the United States.
Tell about the kinds of stores people in
your country shop in.

EXIT 5 e At Work

What Position Do You Have Open? Tell about work skills, using the 76
present perfect tense.

Has Bob Gone to the Bank Yet? Tell about work-related events, 78
using the present perfect tense.

- Have You Ever Flown a 747? Express confidence about one’s 82


abilities, using the present
perfect tense.
Have You Given Out the Discuss job performance, using the
Paychecks Yet? present perfect tense and the past
continuous to express future
intention.

Do You Know How to Use a Tell about work experience and give 86
Word Processor? personal information, using the
present perfect continuous tense.

Can You Tell Me a Little More Inquire about job responsibilities


About the Fosition? and provide a “work history.”

The Job Interview Read about the importance of 90


job interviews. Analyze successful
job interview strategies.

EXIT 6 e Health and Emergencies

| Want to Report an Emergency! Report an emergency, using the 94


present perfect tense.

| Want to Report an Accident! Report an accident, using the 96


present perfect tense and
prepositions of location.

Can You Recommend Something Ask for recommendations and 98


for a Stuffy Nose? locate items in a drug store.

I’m Not Feeling Very Well Describe symptoms and make a 100
doctor’s appointment, using the
present perfect and present perfect
continuous tenses.

Do You Have Any Allergies? Ask about and give a medical 102
history, using question formation and
the present parfect tense.

| Strongly Advise You to Receive a doctor's medical advice, 104


Change Your Diet using must, should, and might.
Be Sure to Follow the Directions Receive a pharmacist’s directions 106
NIE
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pide
Feti
Bog on the Label for taking medication.

It Might Work for You Read about using home remedies 108
to treat minor medical problems.
Share your own home remedies.
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Can | Offer a Suggestion? Offer someone medical advice, 110
using should and ought to.

REST STOP Role-Play Review of Exits 4, 5, & 6 113

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Where Can | Find Washing Locate items in a department store, 116


Machines? using prepositions of location.

Id Like to Buy a Sony Color TV Select an item in a store, using 118


one/ones.

I’m Looking for a Leather Belt Ask for articles of clothing in 120
for My Husband a store, using adjectives.

Id Like to Return This Coat Return items to a department store, 122


using adjectives, too, and
comparatives.

Catalog Stores Read about catalog stores in the 124


United States.

I'd Like to Purchase a Money Access the services of a post office, 126
Order, Please using passives.

I'd Like to Mail This Package Access the services of a post office, 128
to Minneapolis using will.

I’m Interested in This Car Discuss features of products. 130


EXIT 8 e Recreation

What Do You Want to Do Today? Make plans, using gerunds and the 134
present perfect tense.

What Would You Prefer to Do? Discuss recreation preferences, using 136
gerunds and infinitives.

Would You Like to Go Skiing Extend invitations, using gerunds 138


Tomorrow? and infinitives.

Maybe Some Other Time Decline invitations, using have to 140


and have got to.

| Hadn’t Seen a Play in Ages! Tell about weekend activities, 142


using the past perfect tense.

They Had Been Looking Forward Tell about experiences, using the 144
to It for a Long Time past perfect continuous tense.

Would You Like to See a Movie Use the newspaper to make movie plans. 146
Tonight?
What Do You Want to Watch? Discuss television preferences. 148
VCRs Read about the recreational role 150
of videocassette recorders.

REST STOP Role-Play Review of Exits 7 & & 153

APPENDIX

Grammar COnettuctions i050).


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Cardinal Numbere. 5080 os el 2 ee 172
Ordinal Numpbera (ea Le ae 173
Irregular Verbeo0..y ae oe 174
Scripts for Listening Exerci6@S ......... sss 176
Grammar INdex..c..5...5. ccc eean ae te eel 185
TOPIC IAAGKoot. ocsc oe Shcteeanlectgececti es er 186
Express Ways is a comprehensive 4-level course for learners of English. Its
innovative spiraled curriculum integrates lifeskill topics, functions, and
grammar in an imaginative highway theme that puts students in the fast lane
for an exciting and motivating journey to English language proficiency.

The program consists of the following components:

¢ Student Texts — offering speaking, reading, writing, and listening


comprehension practice that integrates grammar and functions in a topic-
based curriculum.

° Activity Workbooks — offering reinforcement through grammar, reading,


writing, and listening comprehension practice fully coordinated with the
student texts. The activity workbooks also feature dynamic exercises in
pronunciation, rhythm, stress, and intonation.

e Navigator Companion Books — visually exciting “magazine-style” texts,


offering a complete lifeskill curriculum fully integrated with the
Express Ways student texts.

e Teacher’s Guides — providing background notes and expansion activities


for all lessons and step-by-step instructions for teachers.

e Audio Program — offering realistic presentations of conversations,


listening comprehension exercises, and readings from the student texts and
workbooks.

e Picture Program — featuring Picture Cards for vocabulary development,


enrichment exercises, and role-playing activities.

e Placement and Achievement Testing Program — providing tools for the


evaluation of student levels and progress.

The ExpressWays series is organized by a spiraled curriculum that is covered


at different degrees of intensity and depth at each level. ExpressWays I and 2
provide beginning-level students with the most important vocabulary,
grammar, and functional expressions needed to communicate at a basic level
in a full range of situations and contexts. ExpressWays 3 and 4 cover the
same full range of situations and contexts, but offer intermediate-level
students expanded vocabulary, more complex grammar, and a wider choice of
functional expressions.

The Dimensions of Communication: Function, Form, and Content

ExpressWays provides dynamic, communicative practice that involves


students in lively interactions based on the content of real-life contexts and
situations. Every lesson offers students simultaneous practice with one or
more functions, the grammatical forms needed to express those functions
competently, and the contexts and situations in which the functions and
grammar are used. This “tri-dimensional” clustering of function, form, and
content is the organizing principle behind each lesson and the cornerstone of
the ExpressWays approach to functional syllabus design. .

ExpressWays offers students broad exposure to uses of language in a variety


of relevant contexts: in community, school, employment, home, and social
settings. The series gives students practice using a variety of registers, from
the formal language someone might use in a job interview, with a customer,
or when speaking to an authority figure, to the informal language someone
would use when talking with family members, co-workers, or friends.
A special feature of the course is the treatment of discourse strategies —
initiating conversations and topics, hesitating, asking for clarification, and
other conversation skills.

An Overview

Chapter-Opening Photos
Each chapter-opening page features two photographs of situations that depict
key topics presented in the chapter. Students make predictions about who
the people are and what they might be saying to each other. In this way,
students have the opportunity to share what they already know and to relate
the chapter’s content to their own lives and experiences.

Guided Conversations

Guided conversations are the dialogs and exercises that are the central learning
devices in ExpressWays. Each lesson begins with a model conversation that
depicts a real-life situation and the vocabulary, grammar, and functions used in
the communication exchange. Key functional expressions in the models are in
boldface type and are footnoted, referring students to short lists of alternative
expressions for accomplishing the functions. In the exercises that follow,
students create new conversations by placing new content into the framework
of the model, and by using any of the alternative functional expressions.

Original Student Conversations


Each lesson ends with an open-ended exercise that offers students the
opportunity to create and present original conversations based on the theme
of the lesson. Students contribute content based on their experiences, ideas,
and imaginations.

Follow-Up Exercises and Activities


A variety of follow-up exercises and activities reinforce and build upon the
topics, functions, and grammar presented in the guided conversation lessons.
° Constructions Ahead! exercises provide focused practice with grammar
structures.

° CrossTalk activities provide opportunities for students to relate lesson


~ content to their own lives.

e InterActions activities provide opportunities for role-playing and


cooperative learning.
e Interview activities encourage students to interview each other as well as
people in the community.
e Community Connections activities provide task-based homework for
students to get out into their communities to practice their language skills.

e Cultural Intersections activities offer rich opportunities for cross-cultural


comparison.

e Figure It Out! activities offer opportunities for problem-solving.

¢ Your Turn activities provide opportunities for writing and discussion of


issues presented in the chapter.

e Listening Exercises give students intensive listening practice that focuses


on functional communication.

° Reflections activities provide frequent opportunities for self-assessment,


critical thinking, and problem-solving.

e Reading passages in every chapter are designed to provide interesting and


stimulating content for class discussion. These selections are also available
on the accompanying audiotapes for additional listening comprehension
practice.

InterChange

This end-of-chapter activity offers students the opportunity to create and present
“guided role plays.” Each activity consists of a model that students can practice
and then use as a basis for their original presentations. Students should be
encouraged to be inventive and to use new vocabulary in these presentations and
should feel free to adapt and expand the model any way they wish.

Rest Stop

These “free role plays” appear after every few chapters, offering review and j
synthesis of the topics, functions, and grammar of the preceding chapters.
Students are presented with eight scenes depicting conversations between people
in various situations. The students determine who the people are and what they
are talking about, and then improvise based on their perceptions of the scenes’
characters, contexts, and situations. These improvisations promote students’
absorption of the preceding chapters’ functions and grammar into their
repertoire of active language use.
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Support and Reference Sections
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i End-of-Chapter Summaries include the following:
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| ° Looking Back —a listing of key functional expressions in the chapter
for review.
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e Construction Sign — a listing of the key grammar structures presented


in the chapter.

e ExpressWays Checklist — a self-assessment listing of key lifeskills


presented in the chapter.

An Appendix provides charts of the grammar constructions presented in


each chapter, along with a list of cardinal numbers, ordinal numbers, and
irregular verbs.

An Index provides a convenient reference for locating topics and grammar in


the text.

_ Suggested Teaching Strategies

We encourage you, in using ExpressWays, to develop approaches and


strategies that are compatible with your own teaching syle and the needs and
abilities of your students. While the program does not require any specific
method or technique in order to be used effectively, you may find it helpful to
review and try out some of the following suggestions. (Specific step-by-step
instructions may be found in the ExpressWays Teacher’s Guides.)

Chapter-Opening Photos
Have students talk about the people and the situations and, as a class or in
pairs, predict what the characters might be saying to each other. Students in
pairs or small groups may enjoy practicing role plays based on these scenes
and then presenting them to the class.

Guided Conversations

1. SETTING THE SCENE: Have students look at the model illustration in the
book. Set the scene: Who are the people? What is the situation?
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2. LISTENING: With books closed, have students listen to the model
conversation — presented by you, by a pair of students, or on the
audiotape.
3. CLASS PRACTICE; With books still closed, model each line and have the
whole class practice in unison.
4. READING: With books open, have students follow along as two students
present the model.
5. PAIR PRACTICE: In pairs, have students practice the model conversation.
6. ALTERNATIVE EXPRESSIONS: Present to the class each sentence of the
dialog containing a footnoted expression. Call on different students to
present the same sentence, replacing the footnoted expression with its
alternatives. (You can cue students to do this quickly by asking, “What's
another way of saying that?” or “How else could he/she/you say that?”)
7. EXERCISE PRACTICE: (optional) Have pairs of students simultaneously
practice all the exercises, using the footnoted expressions or any of their
alternatives
8. EXERCISE PRESENTATIONS: Call on pairs of students to present the
exercises, using the footnoted expressions or any of their alternatives.

Original Student Conversations


In these activities, which follow the guided conversations at the end of each
lesson, have students create and present original conversations based on the
theme of the lesson. Encourage students to be inventive as they create their
characters and situations. (You may ask students to prepare their original
conversations as homework, then practice them the next day with another
student and present them to the class. In this way, students can review the
previous day’s lesson without actually having to repeat the specific exercises
already covered.)

CrossTalk

Have students first work in pairs and then share with the class what they
talked about.

InterActions

Have pairs of students practice role playing the activity and then present
their role plays to the class.

InterView

Have students circulate around the room to conduct their interviews, or have
students interview people outside the class. Students should then report to
the class about their interviews.

Community Connections

Have students do the activity individually, in pairs, or in small groups and


then report to the class.

Cultural Intersections

Have students do the activity as a class, in pairs, or in small groups.


Reflections
Have students discuss the questions in pairs or small groups, and then share their
ideas with the class. }

Your Turn

This activity is designed for both writing practice and'discussion. Have students
discuss the activity as a class, in pairs, or in small groups. Then have students
write their responses at home, share their written work with other students, and
discuss in class. Students may enjoy keeping a journal of their written work. If
time permits, you may want to write a response to each student's journal, sharing
your own opinions and experiences as well as reacting to what the student has
written. If you are keeping portfolios of students’ work, these compositions serve
as excellent examples of students’ progress in learning English.

Reading
Have students discuss the topic of the reading beforehand, using the pre-reading
questions suggested in the Teacher's Guide. Have students then read the passage
silently, or have them listen to the passage and take notes as you read it or play
the audiotape.

InterChange
Have students practice the model, using the same steps listed above for guided
conversations. Then have pairs of students create and present original
conversations, using the model dialog as a guide. Encourage students to be
inventive and to use new vocabulary. (You may want to assign this exercise as
homework, having students prepare their conversations, practice them the next
day with another student, and then present them to the class.) Students should
present their conversations without referring to the written text, but they should
also not memorize them. Rather, they should feel free to adapt and expand them
any way they wish.

Rest Stop
Have students talk about the people and the situations, and then present role
plays based on the scenes. Students may refer back to previous lessons as a
resource, but they should not simply re-use specific conversations. (You may
want to assign these exercises as written homework, having students prepare
their conversations, practice them the next day with another student, and then
present them to the class.)
“4

We hope that ExpressWays offers you and your students a journey to English that
is meaningful, effective, and entertaining. Have a nice trip!

Steven J. Molinsky
Bill Bliss
Sage Components of an ExpressWays Lesson -=---- &

A model conversation ctetitia ta Met Mi ere (oe MF Se We kot et


offers initial practice with
the functions and structures
of the lesson.
What's new with you?!
Nothing much. How about you?
Well, actually, I have some good news,
Really? What?
I just got a big promotion!
Pw
Deo
P You did? That's great!* Congratulations!

* What's happening with you?


What's new?
What's happening?

* That's wonderful!
That's fantastic!

Et St kt kink tet peep tat eh dss et eh dpa np man ct eh ke ik and stp

In the exercises, students


create new conversations by
placing new content into the
framework of the model, and
by using any of the alternative
functional expressions.
@ Ijust passed my driver's ©@ Mywife hada baby girl © My husband and I won the

a
test! last week! state lottery yesterday!

S A 4 i Tell somebody q
* Ne a) Gy E i. some good
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the end of each lesson asks
students to create and present
© My thirty-two-year-old son © My apple pie won first
original conversations based finally moved out and prize at the county fair
found his own apartment! last Saturday!
on the theme of the lesson.
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For example:
Exercise 1 might be completed by placing the Exercise 2 might be completed by using
new exercise content into the existing model: the new exercise content and some of the
alternative expressions:
. What's new with you?
Nothing much. How about you? . What's happening with you?
. Well, actually, I have some good news. . Nothing much. How about you?
Really? What? Well, actually, I have some good news.
. I just passed my driver’s test! Really? What?
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> You did? That’s great! Congratulations! .
My wife had a baby girl last week!
>WP
W She did? That’s wonderful!
Congratulations!

Sometimes the footnote indicates that an alternative expression requires a


change in the grammar of the sentence. For example, the sentences:
Let's ! Let’s go swimming!
Why don't we ? Why don’t we go swimming?
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Hello.’ Let me introduce myself. Which apartment do you live in?


I’m your neighbor. My name is Linda.
Hello.' I’m Helen. Nice to meet you.”
Nice meeting you,’ too. Which apartment
do you live in?
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Hi.
[more formal]
How do you do?

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> It’s nice meeting you.

Where are you from?

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@ Guatemala w the 2nd we last week
Greece the 4th a year ago

Why are you here?

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You're new here, aren't you?


Yes, lam. My name is Roger Bell.
I'm Jackie Walden. Nice to meet you.!
Nice meeting you,’ too.
Tell me, which department do you work in?
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Who is your supervisor? What country are Whose English class


you from? are you in?

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Mrs. Benson Mr. Frankel’s

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working
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yourself.

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several years ago There are some good days
and some bad days.
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Where _ do you live?

On the fifth floor.

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parents? start your new job? majoring in English?

Because I like it.

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husband’s name? is this? leaving?

In a little while.

are you
enjoying your new
is from Greece? bicycle?
@ Which apartment are
_ _ we going to? @ When the new tenant going to move in?
@ Where you work? M10] they from Ecuador?
@ Why —_ I here? 1] it easy or difficult?
@ Whats you majoring in? @ How _____ you do?
5] Diane live on the first floor? ® How _____ you?
@ Who she? @ Where your family live?
we going to be late? 5) we have to leave now?

you like your new job? 6] I going to be okay, Doctor?

Listen
Listen and choose the right answer.
@ a. My brother. @ a. Inmycar. @ a. And you?
(b,) At the bank. b. To my apartment. b. English.

@ a. Elena Fernandez. @ a. She's my wife. @ a. lam.


b. Fine. b. She's fine. b. Nice meeting you.

® a. To the second floor. @ a. 103. © a. Hello.


b. Last week. b. Last week. b. And you?

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More

city are you from? oO did you start as department is this?


What studying? a. Which
b. Where a. When b. When

2) class are you in? Brann o did you live there?


a. Who @ — is yournew a. What
b. Which neighbor? b. When
a. Whose
homework is this? Who 9] is your husband?
a. How a. When
b. Whose 6 did you meet her? b. How
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b. How
InterActions

Who do you think these people are? What are they saying to each other? With a partner, create
role plays based on these situations and present them to the class.

Cultural Intersections
In the situations on pages 2 and 3, new neighbors, students, and co-workers are meeting for the first
time. They greet each other, introduce themselves, and then begin a conversation. People ask
questions such as:

Where are you from? Which apartment do you live in? Who is your supervisor?

( What floor do you live on? When did you start working here? Whose class are you in?

How are you enjoying your work?

In your country, what questions are appropriate to ask someone when you first meet? What questions
are inappropriate? Talk with a partner and then share your observations with the class.

Figure It Out!
With a partner, create a scene in which two people meet
for the first time. The characters should greet each other,
introduce themselves, and then begin a conversation.
Present your scenes to the class, but don’t tell what the
relationship is and where the conversation is taking place:
The rest of the class must guess, based on the questions
you ask in your conversations.
Are you neighbors?
Are you students in a class?
Are you at a party?
Are you waiting together at a doctor's office?
= Fill It In!
= Se ee ee
onoy
ee ee eee esses

Fill in the correct word.

A. Excuse me. Is | this Room 15?

B. Yes, it é Ph: you looking


for Mr. Bank’s class?

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Well, this © his room.


i you in Mr. Bank’s class?

Yes, I ’ How about you?


8 in his class, too. By the way,
my name 8 Kenji.

Hi. _———'° Denise. Tell me, what do you


know about Mr. Bank? m he give
a lot of homework?

Yes, he ‘2 And his tests _


ea
very hard. Everybody says so.
4
you sure?

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Matching Lines
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All right. Here’s your passport.
Welcome to the United States.
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What's your last name?
Francovich.
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In each of the situations on page 12, the hotel had the wrong information in the computer. What do
you think happened? Was the hotel clerk able to solve the problem? Were the people satisfied, or
were they upset?

Oh. I guess we just had the I’m sorry. According to our records,
wrong information in our computer. that’s what you requested. We can't
No problem. do anything about it!

Good. I’m glad to hear that.

With a partner, choose one of the situations and continue the scene any way you wish.
Present your role plays to the class and compare the “happy” and “unhappy” endings to each of
these situations.
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732-4495.
What’s your date of birth?
May 15th, 1975.
Occupation?

Shoe salesman.

What’s your Social Security number?


I’m sorry. I don’t remember.
Do you have medical insurance?
Yes, Ido. Blue Cross/Blue Shield.

Do you know your I.D. number?


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opinion about this?
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as a guide. Feel free to adapt and expand the model any way
you wish.
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May I help you? Yes. Is this the Personnel Office?

Yes, it is. I’m a new employee.

What’s your name? 1 Armando Martinez.


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694 Crane Drive.

559-7854.

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045-67-8932.

No. I don’t have medical insurance.

My supervisor’s name is Mrs. Kitano.

Okay. Thank you very much, Mr. Martinez.


I'm glad you're going to be working with us.
Reading: No More Numbers, Please!

Maria came to the United States from Mexico a few days


ago. She's staying with her brother and his family all summer
because she wants to study English at the local university.

Maria had to fill out a long form at the university. She was
very surprised because she had to remember so many numbers.
She wrote her brother’s address with the zip code and
apartment number, her new telephone number and area code,
her passport number, and her brother's office telephone number.
The form also asked for a Social Security number and a medical
insurance I.D. number, but she didn’t have those.

Maria gave the form to the secretary in the


English Department. The secretary took the form and
said, “Write this number down. Don’t forget it. It’s
your student I.D. number, and it’s very important.
Please put this number on your check when you pay
your tuition, and put it under your name whenever you
take tests. You'll also need this number
to take books out of the library.”
Another number to remember!
Maria wrote down the long
number: 90X31058.

Maria had a headache


and wanted to go home. She remembered that the Number 93
bus came at 10:11. Or was it the Number 39 bus at 11:10? Oh, no!
Too many numbers!

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a student a. her Social Security number
b. a secretary b. her passport number
c. English c. her medical insurance number
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a. her address in Mexico
b. her office telephone number
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Maria came to the United States because she wanted to study English.
Maria's brother and his family live in Mexico.
Maria's parents live in Mexico.
Maria's brother lives in an apartment building.
“Maria filled in her Social Security number on the university form.
The secretary in the English Department wasn’t very pleasant.
A zip code is part of a telephone number.
Maria didn’t rememer the number of her bus.
She remembered the time of her bus.

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Certainty/Uncertainty
Probability/Improbability
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A. What’s new with you?!


B. Nothing much. How about you?
A. Well, actually, I have some good news.
B. Really? What?
A. Ijust got a big promotion!
B You did? That’s great!” Congratulations!

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What’s new?
What's happening?

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I just got a big promotion!

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Think of occasions when you congratulate


people—for example, when someone has
"a baby, graduates from school, gets engaged, gets
a promotion, or passes an important exam in school.
How do you express your congratulations?
Do you send a card? Do you send a gift?
Do you take the person out to a restaurant?
Do you have a special party for the person?
Talk with a partner, and then share your personal
experiences with the class.
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You seem upset. Is anything wrong?


Yes, as a matter of fact, there is.
Oh? What?
I got a ticket for speeding on my way to
work this morning!
You did? That’s too bad!' I’m very
sorry to hear that.”

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What a shame!

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I’m so sorry.

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2 We didn’t buy the blue one. We _ bought _ the red one.

3] I found my house keys, but I _..___= my car keys.

4 When I was in Washington, I didn’t see the president. I


the vice-president.

© Amanda didn’t write to her friend Susie. She to her grandparents instead.
@ Late some ice cream, but I any strawberries. I’m allergic to them.
@ Iwona prize at the school fair. I first prize, but that’s okay.
© I didn’t go to work today. I____ to the doctor instead. I didn’t feel very well.
Reel sorry lio. Biology. I took Physics instead ... and I’m
flunking the course!

@ Ididn’t make a cake. I____ chocolate chip cookies instead. They were delicious!
@ Harry didn’t have a good day today. He ____ a bad day. He didn’t wake up on time.
Hew 2855 Sup an hour late!

Listen and choose the most appropriate response.

@ (a) That’s great! @ a. That's too bad! @ a. I’mso sorry.


b. That's a shame! b. Congratulations! b. That's fantastic!
@ a. That's fantastic! @ a. Whata shame! a. That's a shame!
b. What a shame! b. That’s wonderful! b. That's wonderful!
® a That's wonderful! @ a. I’mvery sorry. © a. That's great!
b. I’m sorry to hear that. b. That's great! b. That’s too bad!

Community Connections
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Good News or Bad News?


Look in your local newspaper and cut out
several headlines. Bring the headlines to
class and ask others to decide if the
headlines are “good news” or “bad news.”
+” Our English teacher is
Mohammed? going to quit!
Yes?
Can I ask you a question?!
Sure. What?
Is our English teacher going to quit?
No. Our English teacher isn’t going to
quit. Where did you hear that?”
Some students were talking about it in
the hallway.
Well, I can’t believe it’s true. I’m sure
it’s just a rumor.

1 Can I ask you something?

2 Who told you that?


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The boss fired Fred ; fi. | as ‘© The bus drivers plan to go ‘d


this morning! b 23 ie %, on strike at midnight!

The bookkeeper and the accountant


‘ got married last weekend!

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The people across the hall Mr. Davis canceled our
are getting a divorce! final exam!

© [heard it from somebody at the


laundromat.

Our supervisor wants to Our gym teacher was


shorten our coffee break! in the 1992 Olympics!
j

@ Some of the girls were talking about it


in the locker room.

We're going to have to The Transatlantic Corporation


take a cut in pay! wants to buy our company!

Captain
Anderson? “

© Some people were talking about it @ I overheard a conversation on the


at our last union meeting. elevator.

Santa Claus is just


“make believe”!

@® Bobby Rutherford told me.

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to Nevada. -

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weekend? last month.

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the managers.

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No. The teachers aren’t going to go on


strike. It’s just a rumor.

No. Alice doesn’t want to quit. She


wants to take a vacation.

No. The Apex Company bought the


building across the street.

No. We aren't going to have to take


a cut in pay.

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the final exam? school picnic.

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I heard it from JOHN. Larry. She fired BARRY. hours. We have to
shorten our BREAKS.

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the office. They were talking
off the NIGHT SHIFT. She got married to TIM.
about it in the ELEVATOR.

leave the Our supervisor Between you and me, I’m


company. He just wants to engaged. He's getting a SUire: eee tere at
take a vacation. DIVORCE. sure it’s just a rumor.

CrossTalk

Start a rumor! Whisper it into the ear of one student. That student whispers it into the ear
of another student. Continue around the room until the last student hears the rumor and
tells the class. Is the rumor the same one you started with?
------- What Are You Going to Do This Weekend? -----
What are you going to do this weekend? My husband I are going to
B. My husband and I are going to repaint repaint our kitchen.
our kitchen.
A. Repaint your kitchen?! You're certainly
going to be busy!
B. Isuppose so. How about you? What are
YOUR plans for the weekend?
A. Y’mnot sure.’ I’ll probably * visit my
grandchildren.
B. Well, have a good weekend!
You, too.

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I’m not positive.

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oO Honey, when are you going to write your


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towrite _ it this weekend.

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- good news? Sheen he gets home.

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take the cut in pay? a ee next month.

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C rossTalk

Talk with a partner about chores you do around


the house.

Which do you enjoy the most? Why?


Which do you enjoy the least? Why?
Which chores are you especially good at?

Then tell the class about your conversation.


A. So, tell me a little about yourself.
B. Gee...uh. I don't know where to begin.
What do you want to know?
A. Well... Are you originally from around here?
B. No, I’m originally from Chicago. I was born
there, I grew* up there, and I went to school
there. How about you?
A. Iwas born right here in Los Angeles and
lived here until I finished high school.
I lived in Denver for several years, and
then I moved back here a year ago.
B. Tell me about your family. Do you have
a
any brothers and sisters?
s Yes. I have a brother and two sisters.
They all live in San Diego. How about you?
I have a sister. She lives in Cleveland.
By the way, what do you do?
I’m a journalist. And you?
I’m a dentist.
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Be a reporter! Interview a student in your class. Ask the following questions:

Where are you originally from?


Where did you grow up?
Where did you go to school?
Tell about members of your family.
Tell more about yourself.

Write up your interview, combine it with everybody


else's, and publish a class magazine containing
interviews with all the students in your class.

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b. They went on strike. b. He went to college in Taipei.
@ a. They aren't sure about Fred. @ a. He wrote for a newspaper.
b. Fred is going far away. b. He taught English.
@ a. Theyre in Vancouver. @ a. She only has one child.
b. She went to college in Vancouver. b. She has a son and a daughter.

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Reading: The Weekend
Many people look forward to the weekend. It's the time to relax, have fun, and do
things around the house.

On Friday nights, many people like to relax On Saturday mornings, supermarkets and
after work. They go out for dinner, or they shopping malls are crowded with people
go to movies, concerts, or plays. Other buying food, clothing, presents, and other
people just like to stay home and watch TV. things they need,

Many people do chores around the house on On Saturday evenings, many people like to
Saturday afternoons. They paint, clean go out. They visit friends, invite people to
attics and basements, rake leaves, do come over for dinner, or go to a movie, the
laundry, and wash cars. theater, or a sporting event.

On Sunday mornings, many people like to On Sunday afternoons when the weather is
sleep late, especially people who stayed up nice, many families go to the zoo or to the
late on Saturday night. People often go to park. During the winter, many people spend
church on Sunday. They read Sunday ayaa Ener at theaters, museums,
the newspaper and often or shopping malls. Many
eat a late breakfast families have a big dinner
called “brunch.” on Sunday afternoons.
Grandparents and
other relatives often
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Weekends begin on Saturday afternoons.

People often shop on Saturday mornings.

People usually relax on Saturday afternoons.

Many people don’t stay home on Saturday evenings.

People probably eat brunch at around 11:00 in the morning.

The zoo is probably crowded on beautiful Sunday afternoons.

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adThere are usually a lot of parties on Sunday nights.

Do You Remember?
Try to answer these questions without looking back at the reading.

@ People relax, have fun, and do @ Most people look forward to the weekend
chores : because
a. on Friday nights a. Bren bode goes shopping
(b,) during the weekends b. they don’t have to go to their jobs
c. on Saturday evenings c. they’re very busy
@ Most Americans do their shopping © On Sunday mornings many people like
ee (Oper
a. on Friday evenings a. go toa movie
b. on Sunday mornings b. go to church
c. on Saturdays c. go to parties
® People usually spend Sunday afternoons ©@® People probably go to bed early
insides. On aawens
a. when the weather is cold a. Friday nights
b. during the summer months b. Saturday nights
c. and eat brunch c. Sunday nights

Cultural Intersections
Talk with a partner about weekends in your country.

When does the weekend start?


What do people typically do on Friday nights?
What do people do on Saturdays?
What do people do on Sundays?

Is the weekend as important in your country as it is


in the United States? Talk with a partner, and then
share your thoughts with the class.
CL] Asking for Information L] Sympathizing | CL) Uncertainty
What's new with you? That's too bad! I’m not sure.
_ What's happening with you? . That’s a shame! | don’t know for sure.
_ What's new? What a shame! I’m not positive.
nats happening? I’m very sorry to hear that. C1 Probability
Where did you hear that? LM very sorry. . : Ill probably ___.
_ Who told you that? I'm so sorry. | I'll most likely_ ve

- O Congratulating _ _( Initiating a Conversation I'm pretty sure I'll ___.


That’s great! ae Can | ask you a question?
That’s wonderful! — ~ Can | ask you something?
That's fantastic!

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_] Negative Sentences
_] Question Formation
|] Past Tense
_] Future: Going to
_] Future: Will

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C) tell about past events
CL) talk about events with frien
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neighbors, and co-workers
C) tell about weekend plans
C) tell about myself and my fami
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PLACES |

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Functions This Exit!


Asking for and Reporting
Information
Instructing
' Directions-Location
Checking and Indicating
Understanding
_ Asking for Repetition
Gratitude
Certainty-Uncertainty
Apologizing
Surprise-Disbelief
Obligation
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Directory assistance. What city?
Miami. I’d like the number of Carlos Ramirez.
How do you spell that?!
R-A-M-I-R-E-Z.
What street?
Beach Boulevard.
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>WP Just amoment. ... I’m sorry, but I don't ,
have a Carlos Ramirez on Beach Boulevard. : Carlos Ramirez
Are you sure’ you have the correct address? ok Beach Boulevard
Hmm. I think so,* but I’d better check.
Thank you, Operator.

1 Can you spell that?

2 certain
positive

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Cincinnati Boston ae San Francisco


Michael Wittler Cathy Flanigan Roberta Yu
Madison Road 2 £ Woe Dorchester Avenue 1 Mason Street

Dallas NS Chicago
Earl Henley Krizick’s Auto Repairs
< Northwest Highway South Shore Drive Call

directory |
assistance! |

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Listen and complete the sentence.

liviing ing
leaving .« please peas

@ (a)
@iin Dallas. o a. at the red light? © a. try again.
right now. b. in the grocery store? b. are good for you.

Ker. 1ge k walk work ©

@ a. in the envelopes. @ a. to the store. @ a. class?


b. in the garage. b. until 6:00. b. to the circus?

e plants plans e chicken kitchen <

@ a. in your garden? @ a. before we cook it. @ a. to get there?


b. for the weekend? b. floor. b. she is?

Listen 2
Listen to the conversation and circle the word you hear.
@ a. You @ a. Beech @ a. Krizick @ a. Hanley
(6) Yu b. Beach b. Krizik b. Henley

@ a. Flanigan @ a. Whittier @ a. Riodi Janiero @ a. Ramirez


b. Flanagin b. Wittler b. Rio de Janeiro b. Ramires

Community Connections
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Make up a Personal Telephone Directory of
telephone numbers that you think are important
to have—for example: ambulance, fire
department, doctor, hospital, clinic, electrician,
and plumber. Also include friends and businesses
you call often. Either use your local telephone
book or call directory assistance to get any
numbers you don’t already have.
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their number? right number?

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Bao j 6 | _& Are Mr. and Mrs.
~ when you called? — \ Lopez there?
\ \__ your new number?

Did I call ara : “Were your


bad time? \ parents home? Isthis the FB.I?

Listen
Listen to the conversation and choose the number you hear.

a. 593-7855 @ a. 860-5439
539-7899 b. 680-3954
a. 952-8622 G a. 438-3593
b. 592-8622 b. 834-5935
a. 832-5600 G a. 648-2341
b. 832-5660 b. 648-2541

With a partner, complete the following telephone conversation


any way you wish and then present your conversation to
the class. What kinds of “important news” do different
students have?
A. Hello.
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gate a. monorail
b. track b. platform
@ You can get your here. Your is at gate 13.
a. plane bus
b. track b. pier
i & Your ship leaves from ___ 2. V7] It goes to the
a. platform flight
b. pier b. parking lot
@ The Number 6 is on track 1. Where can I ____ the A train?
a. train go to
b. bus b. get

Transportation Survey _
Work with a group of students to create a list of questions about local transportation. Then take a
survey of other students in your class or people in the community. For example:

How do you get to : How a you get to ’


beeps _ by train?

“If you livein...

the best way to get to work?

Discuss your results as a group. How did people respond? Did you learn any easier, faster,
or cheaper ways to get places?
-------- When Is the Next Flight to Chicago? --------
A. Excuse me. Where can I get the 8:30
flight to Chicago?
B. I’m sorry, but the 8:30 flight to Chicago
just left.
A. Oh, no! I missed the flight?!
B. I’m afraid you did.
A. I don't believe it!! I’ve got to* get to
my brother's wedding. When is the
next flight?
B. Let me see.’ It’s at 9:45. Will that get
you to Chicago in time for your brother’s
wedding?
I hope so.

! [can’t believe it! + Let’s see.

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my brother's wedding |

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the 7:00 ferry to >. the 7:10 flight


| the 9:00 bus to New Haven? to Los Angeles?
Manhattan?
Viren.
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@ my interview at ®& my high school reunion &} a business meeting


Yale University

the 8:45 bus to the 8:30 train to


Kansas City? Philadelphia?

@ my nephews college © my Aunt Gertrude’s


M24 graduation funeral
Listen to the announcements. Which words do you hear?

@ (a.) Las Vegas @ a. gate 45


b. Los Angeles b. gate 17
@ a. gate7 @ a. San Francisco
b. gate 11 b. San Fernando
® a. 9:30 @ a. 8:02
b. 5:30 b. 10:30
@ a. Philadelphia @ a. 8:00
b. Broadway b. gate 8

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@ A. Excuse me. _Where is the 7:15 train to Philadelphia ?


B. The 7:15 train to Philadelphia is on track 5.
A. Track 5?
B. Right.

© A. Pardon me. ?
B. The next flight to London is at 6:30.
A. At 6:30?
B. Yes. That's correct.

Bee ieeoomijewee oer


B. You can buy a ticket right here.
A. Right here?
B. Yes.

9c APardon me; ee
B. The next ferry to Manhattan leaves at 8:00.
A. At 8:00?
B. That's right.

Gl A. Excuse me. ?

B. The flight from Detroit is late because it's snowing there.


A. It’s snowing there?
B. Yes.

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oe Can You Tell Me How to Get to City Hall? ------

© Go to the next corner and turn left


onto Center Street.
e Walk three blocks to Second Avenue
and turn right.
© Walk two more blocks, and you'll see
City Hall on the left.

City Hall? |

Excuse me. Can you tell me’ how to get to City Hall?
Yes. Go to the next corner and turn left onto Center Street. Walk three blocks to
Second Avenue and turn right. Walk two more blocks, and you'll see City Hall on
the left.
I’m sorry. I didn’t follow you.* Could you please repeat that?*
Okay.* First, go to the next corner and turn left onto Center Street.
Uh-hth.°
Then walk three blocks to Second Avenue and turn right. Are you with me so far?® |
Yes. I’m following you.’
Then walk two more blocks, and you'll see City Hall on the left. Have you got all that?
>Pere
bw Yes. Now I've got it.” Thanks very much.

' Could you tell me Um-hmm.


Do you know Okay.

? I didn’t get that. Olay so far?


Are you following me so far?
*4
> Could you please say that again? I understand.
I’m with you.
4 Sure. Now I understand.
All right.
=

Excuse me. Can you tell me’ how to get to

Trm sorry, T didn |follow you.” Could you


w pleaserepeat that?’ :
+ Byirst,

Are you with me so a


. Yes. I’m following you.’
Then . :
- Have you got all that?
. Yes. Now I've got it.* Thanks very much.

te Take a left at the next intersection. e Walk down this street to Park Avenue and
turn right.
e Drive about five or six blocks to
Main Street and turn right. ¢ Walk along Park Avenue a few blocks, and
you'll come to a big supermarket.
¢ Follow Main Street all the way to
the end, and you'll see the Acme ¢ Take the first right after the supermarket,
Furniture Company on the left. and you'll see the library in the middle of
that block.

@ the Acme Furniture Company?

Drive down this road until you get


to the first traffic light.
© Turn left at the light, go about two miles,
and you'll see a sign for the interstate.
© Take the interstate north to Exit 7, and
that will take you directly to the zoo.

& the zoo?

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Listen
Listen and follow the directions to different places. Write the letter of the place people are talking
about in each conversation.

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Matching Lines
O'Hare
International
Airport

b @ Walk__. a. three blocks to Main Street


@ Follow __. b. to the next corner and turn left
ee © Drive about __. c. this road and turn right at the light

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Roosevelt Rd. o
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wy — know how to get to Route 1? @ Have you ___?


a. Could you a. with me so far
b. Are you b. got all that
(c) Do you c. please repeat that
@- Are you __? @ Canyou ___?
a. following you a. tell me how to get there
b. with me b. following me so far
c. understand c. know how to get there
@ Could you ___ again? @ Nowl____.
a. please a. understand
b. say that b. didn’t get that
c. follow c. with you
@ Nowl’ve ___. oO repeat that?
a. understand a. Do you |
b. following you b. Could you please
c. gotit c. Have you

Listen
Listen to the conversation. Did the person understand the directions?

@ (a.) Yes @ a. Yes @ a. Yes


b. No b. No b. No

W a. Yes & a. Yes @& a. Yes


b. No b. No b. No

& a. Yes @ a. Yes @ a. Yes


b. No b. No b. No

Figure It Out!

With a partner, think of a “mystery location” — a


well-known place in your community. Write out a
set of directions to get to this place. Then role-
play a scene in which one person gives directions
to the other, but doesn’t name the place. Can
other students guess the “mystery location”?
> e Hello.
Hello, Bob? This is Larry.
Larry! Where ARE you?
I’m lost!
You're lost?!
I’m afraid so.
Did you follow my directions?
I think so. I went north on Union
Boulevard to Elm Street.
Yes, that’s right.
Then I turned right and drove to Washington Avenue.
Um-hmm.
After that, I took the parkway south and got off at Exit 14.
Uh-oh! That's the problem. You were supposed to get off at Exit 15.
Oh.
Where are you now?
I’m calling from a phone at the Westover Supermarket.
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Pe
right at Station Street. Follow Station Street about seven blocks. Turn right on Blake
Road, and you'll see my house at the end of the block on the left. Have you got that?
I think so. Let me see. I go to the corner and turn right at Station Street.
Uh-hth.
Then I follow Station Street about seven blocks.
Um-hmm.
And then... hmm... Could you repeat the last part?
amaYes. Turn right on Blake Road, and you'll see my house at the end of the block
lee
me
on the left.
w Okay. I’ve got it now. Thanks. I'll be there in a few minutes.
A Hello.
B. Hero, oe This is
A __! Where ARE you?
B. I'm lost!
A. You're lost?!
B. I’m afraid so.
A. Did you follow my directions?
B. I-think so. I
A. _ Yes, that’s right.
B Then I
A. -Uh-hmm.
B After that, I
A Uh-oh! That's the problem. You were supposed to
B. Oh.
A. Where are you now?
B. I’m calling from a phone at
A. Oh, that’s not far from here. Here’s what you should do.

Have you got that?


I think so. Let me see. I
Uh-huh.
- Then I
Um-hmm.
And then... hmm... Could you repeat the last part?
ves.
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OP°Okay. I’ve got it now. Thanks. I'll be there in a few minutes.

Write out directions to the home of a friend. Write the directions in 5 steps, but make a mistake in
the 3rd direction.

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You're on your way to your friend’s house, and you're lost! The third direction you write down is
wrong. Call your friend to say you're lost, using your set of directions and the model dialog above as
a guide. Feel free to adapt and expand the model any way you wish.
Reading: Honk! Honk!

Rush hour traffic is a problem in many big cities around the world.
Commuters rush to and from their jobs in cars, buses, subways, trains, and
even on bicycles. Large cities in the United States have two rush hours—one .
in the morning and one in the evening. But in cities in other parts of the world, there are four
rush hours. In Athens and Rome, for example, many workers go home for lunch and a nap.
After this midday break, they rush back to their jobs and work for a few more hours.
In Tokyo, there’s a big rush hour underground. Most of
the people in Tokyo take the subways. The trains are very
crowded. Subway employees called packers wear white gloves
and help pack the commuters into the trains when the doors
close. They,make sure that all purses, briefcases, clothes, and
hands are inside the trains.

In Seoul, many commuters prefer to take taxis to get


to work. To hail a cab, many people stand at intersections
and raise two fingers. This means they'll pay the cab driver
double the usual fare. Some people even raise three fingers!
They'll pay THREE times the normal rate.

Streets in Rome are very crowded with automobiles and


mopeds during rush hours. The city can’t make its streets
wider, and it can’t build new highways, because it doesn’t want
to disturb the many historic sites in the city, such as the Forum
and the Colosseum. It took the city fifteen years to construct a
new subway system. Construction had to stop every time
workers found old artifacts and discovered places of interest to
archaeologists.

Athens is another ancient city that cannot build large


highways. To deal with rush hour problems, the city government
decided to cut traffic in half. Drivers with license plate numbers
ending in 0 through 4 can drive only on certain days. Drivers with
numbers ending in 5 through 9 can drive on the other days.
oA

In many big cities, there are special lanes on highways


for carpools. These are groups of three or more people who
drive to and from work together. They share the costs of gas
and parking and take turns driving into the city.

Getting to work and getting home can be difficult in


many places around the world. Rush hour traffic seems to be
a universal problem.
_ rue or False?
All commuters have cars or bicycles.
rs

Subways in Tokyo are crowded because most people don’t drive. They take the train.
In Seoul, people have to pay double the normal taxi fare.
There aren't any large highways in Athens or Rome because of the historic sites in
these cities.

In many big cities, commuters have to drive to work in carpools.


Rush hour is a problem only in Athens, Rome, Seoul, Washington, D.C., and other cities
in the United States.

Do You Remember?
Try to answer these questions without looking back at the reading.

@ Big cities have problems during rush @ It took a long time to build a subway
hour because there are’ system in Rome because
a. special lanes on highways a. the streets are very crowded
many commuters b. there are many historic sites
c. four rush hours c. the workers discovered many
© Most of the commuters in Tokyo artifacts and places of interest
a. take subway trains to work Commuters in carpools probably ___.
b. are packers a. live in the city
c. take taxis b. take the subway to work
© To hail a cab means to c. Save money on gas and parking fees
a. pay double the normal rate All carpools :
b. try to get a cab a. are a universal problem
c. prefer to take taxis b. have more than one person
c. have special license plates

Your Turn
For Writing and Discussion
Tell how people in your community get around town.
Do they drive, or do they take buses and trains?
Are taxis very common?
Do people ride bicycles?

Tell about traffic where you live.


When is rush hour?
Is there a lot of traffic in your community?
Do you have any advice for ways to avoid
difficult traffic areas?
oO Attracting Attention Now I've got it. - O Hesitating ©
Excuse me. Now | understand. _Let me see.
Pardon me. : [| Gratitude Let’s see.
(] Checking Someone’s Thank you. _ 2 Asking for Repetition :
Understanding Thanks. (I'm sorry.) | didn't follc
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_] Question Formation
_] Negative Sentences
_] Simple Present Tense
_] Past Tense
_] Imperatives
_] Have to/ Have Got to

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CL) make tel ephone calls
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REST STOP
Take a break!
Here are some scenes from Exits |, 2, and 3.

Who do you think these people are?


What do you think they’re talking about?
Have a conversation! In pairs or small groups, create conversations
based on these scenes and act them out.
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Want-Desire
‘Asking for and Reporting
Information
Directions-Location
Describing
-Complimenting
Instructing
-Surprise-Disbelief
Gratitude
Agreement/Disagreement
Clarification
------------ Looking for an Apartment aoe ee

two-bedroom
downtown

Dixon Street
safe
refrigerator

How can I help you?


We're looking for a two-bedroom apartment downtown.
Hmm. A two-bedroom apartment downtown. I think I have just what you're
looking for.
Oh, good. Where is it?
It’s on Dixon Street.
What kind of neighborhood is it?
I think you'll like the neighborhood. It’s very safe.
That sounds good. What can you tell us about the apartment?
Pe
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er Well, you'll love the kitchen! It has a brand new refrigerator. And believe me,
you don’t find many two-bedroom apartments downtown with brand new
refrigerators!
Hmm. Another question. Are dogs allowed in the building?
Dogs? Yes, I believe they are.
How much is the rent?
$800 a month.
Does that include utilities?
Everything except gas. Would you like to see the apartment?
Dwr
ob Yes, I think so.
A “How can Ihelp you?
3. (We! re/I’m) looking for a ebedroomapartment
Hmm. A -bedroom apartment ________._ I think Ihave just what
ie youTe oe for.
. Oh, ‘good, Where iis it?
It’s on
‘What kind of neighborhood is it?
I think you'll like the neighborhood. It’s very.
That sounds good. What can you tell (us/me) about the hea
Well, youll love the kitchen! It has a brand new ___ _. And believe me,
you don’t find pany -bedroom apartments ee brand new
a to ; : ;
: Hoa :ae: question. Are _____s allowed in the building?
s? Yes, I believe they are.
How much is the rent?
— & a month.
Does that include utilities?
Everything except __________. Would you like to see the apartment?
3. ‘Yes, I think so. : :

Forest Avenue Appleton Road


clean quiet
Jefferson Parkway cabinets
convenient two-bedroom stove
$550/ the parking fee yi Seat
garbage disposal $400 / electricity
$650 / heat

Ze \i 2 +4
three-bedroom “2g . Ape one-bedroom
near public > iS close to a bus line
transportation Sve birds?
pets?

Commerce Court & i.


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friendly within walking microwave oven ee
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one-bedroom
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waterbeds ?
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Fill in the correct answer.

@ iItsa @ Isita neighborhood?


a. convenient a. comfortable
brand new b. desirable

@ Thisisa neighborhood. @ The neighbors are


a. walking distance a. quiet
b. like

€ The cabinets are very ___. @ The building is


a. allowed
b. safe

4) The rent is @ The apartment is ____ to a bus line.


a. ear
b. close

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InterActions
The people on pages 56 and 57 are now looking at the apartments. Are the apartments as nice as
the realtor said they were? In pairs or in small groups, choose one of the situations and re-enact a
visit to the apartment with the realtor. Present your role play to the class, and then compare what
happened during the different apartment visits. W
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rice — a medium-size box mayonnaise — an 8-ounce jar orange soda —a six-pack


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b? coffee b. peanut butter b. rice b. onion
@ a. tuna fish @ a. lemons & a. lettuce @ a. tomatoes
b. ice cream b. toothpaste b. cheese b. sugar

CrossTalk

Work in small groups and plan a class party.


Decide what food you'd like to serve and
how much you need to buy. Then discuss
each group’s menu as a class and vote to
choose one. If your teacher agrees, buy the
food and have a party!
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Excuse me.! Where can I find yogurt?


Yogurt? It’s in the Dairy Section, Aisle B.
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No; By
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I need to find avocados. d. Frozen Foods
Where are the napkins? e. Household Supplies
Can you tell me where I can find TV dinners? f; Paper Products

Now practice conversations based on the matches above. For example:


A. Pardon me. Where’s the milk?
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Community Connections
Visit a local supermarket and find out the following information:

How many aisles are there in the supermarket?


What are the names of the different sections?
Does the store offer services such as check
cashing and film developing?
What other services does the supermarket offer?
What are the different kinds of jobs you see
people doing?

Also, interview a person who works there and ask about


that person’s job responsibilities. Report your findings to
the class and compare different supermarkets in your area.
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dollar seventeen. The bean sprouts were *3-39 |
ninety-nine cents. And the diet soda was
three thirty-nine. That comes to a total of
twelve dollars and forty-nine cents.
Hmm. How about that!’ It’s amazing
how little you can buy these days for
twelve dollars and forty-nine cents!
You're right.”

' How do you like that! That's true.


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CrossTalk

Do you look in the newspaper Do you cut out coupons? Do you compare prices at
for food items on sale? different stores?

What are different ways you can save money on food? Brainstorm with a partner and then share
as a class. Make a master list of everybody’s suggestions.

Comparison Shopping

With a group of students, make up a shopping list of ten


supermarket items. On a separate piece of paper, write
down what you think each item costs. Give your list to
another group, and those students will write down what
THEY think the items cost.

Then go to different supermarkets and find out the


actual prices of the items. Report back to the class
and compare the prices at different stores. Which
group guessed the prices most correctly?

Discuss the prices as a class. Were some of the items cheaper than you thought? Were other
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CrossTalk

Talk with a partner about your favorite food.

What is it?
Why do you like it?
What are the ingredients?
Is it easy or difficult to make?
Who prepares it the best? you? your wife
or husband? your mother or father?
a favorite restaurant?
ERC-HANGE

A. Your meat loaf was delicious!


B. Oh, did you really like it?
A. Yes. Very much. It was excellent!
B. Thank you for saying so.
A. Could I ask you for the recipe?
B. Sure. It’s really very easy. First, mix together one egg, two teaspoons of salt, and
two pounds of ground beef. Then add half a cup of milk and a cup of bread crumbs. Are
you with me so far?
A. Yes, I’m with you.
B. Okay. Next, put the mixture into a greased baking pan. And after that, bake for
an hour and fifteen minutes at 350 degrees.
A. Wait a minute! I didn’t get the last step. Could ydu repeat that part?
B. Sure. Bake for an hour and fifteen minutes at 350 degrees.
A. Now T’ve got it. Is that it?
B. Yes. That's it!
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especially good. Compliment the host or hostess and ask for the recipe, using the model dialog
above as a guide. Feel free to adapt and expand the model any way you wish.

Your Turn
For Writing and Discussion
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Some supermarkets are enormous these days, with aisles
and aisles of different kinds of foods and products. For example,
you can find fifteen to twenty different kinds of cheese in the
Dairy section. You can find many different brands of toilet tissue
in the Paper Products section. The Frozen Food section has
everything from cans of frozen apple juice tb bags of mixed
vegetables and frozen pizza.
Many supermarkets also have a big Health Care Products aisle.
This section is like a small drug store, with different brands
of medicines, shampoos, toothpastes, and other health care items.
Some supermarkets even sell magazines, books, shoes, underwear,
hammers, screwdrivers, and other household products.
Many supermarkets offer services, too. You can
leave your film there and return the next day to get
your photographs. You can use a special card in money
machines to take money out of your bank. In some
supermarkets, you can even rent floor polishers, carpet
cleaners, and movies!
Shoppers in many supermarkets can buy snacks
and cold drinks from vending machines. In some
places, tired, hungry shoppers can sit down and enjoy a
fresh cup of coffee and a donut at a supermarket snack
bar or coffee shop.
These huge supermarkets with their large variety
of goods and services are not the only places to buy
food. There are also smaller grocery stores. These
stores usually carry the same food products as the
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Supermarkets, with their variety of products and services, are much more popular.
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® People can go to supermarkets to buy household products.
® According to the reading, most shoppers today go to specialty stores.
@ Shoppers can eat and drink at some supermarkets.
© Neighborhood grocery stores are usually enormous.

Do You Remember?
Try to answer these questions without looking back at the reading.

@ Look in the Dairy section if you want to © Many supermarkets have vending
buy machines for people who
a.a Pores of frozen juices a. are tired
many kinds of milk products b. are hungry or thirsty
c. a wide selection of vegetables c. want to sit down
@ The Health Care Products aisle in a @ Neighborhood grocery stores carry many
supermarket has ____. items, but
a. items you can find in drug stores a. not many different types
b. medicines only b. aren’t in convenient locations
c. everything you can find in drug stores c. are only for people who don't have cars
3) At many supermarkets, you can @ Fish markets, butcher shops, and bakeries
a. watch movies are
b. take money out of your bank account a. in cities
c. find smaller grocery stores b. specialty stores
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W Supermarkets are
a. butchers a. specialty shops
b. hammers and screwdrivers b. more and more expensive
c. different kinds of meat c. more common than grocery stores

Cultural Intersections
Tell about food shopping in your country.

Do people shop in supermarkets or in specialty stores?


What kinds of specialty stores are there?
How do food stores in your country
compare with those in
the United States?
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» Tell about accomplishments and
experiences, using the present perfect te
_Express confidence about one’s abilities,
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Discuss itele) performance, using the eee
perfect tense and the past continuous to :
express future intention :
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A Give personal information, using the
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I saw your sign in the window.


What position do you have open?
We're looking for a reporter.
I'd like to apply.
Have you written obituaries before?
Yes, I have. I’ve written obituaries
in my last two jobs.
Okay. Here’s an application form. You
can sit over there and fill it out.
Thank you.

a reporter
write* obituaries iia

@ astock clerk @ a delivery person @ a dance instructor


take* inventory drive* a van give* tango lessons

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do* engine tune-ups make* sandwiches and omelettes
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Use the correct forms of the verbs to complete the sentences.

I drive a van in my present job, tune-ups in my present job,


andI ___drove__ a van in my last job. and I tune-ups in my last job.

Yes. I certainly know Yes. I certainly know


how to drive a van! how to tune-ups!

've driven_ a van in my last two jobs. tune-ups in


my last two jobs.

advertisements in
my present job, and I inventory in my present job,
advertisements in my last job. and I inventory in my last job.
Yes. I certainly know Yes. I certainly know
how to advertisements! how to inventory!
advertisements in inventory in my last two jobs.
my last two jobs.

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salads in my present job, my present job, and I lambada
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Yes. I certainly know Yes. I certainly know
how to salads! how to lambada lessons!
salads in my last two jobs. lambada lessons
in my last two jobs.
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Barbara
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this morning this afternoon

Has Bob gone to the bank yet? Has Barbara spoken to her
supervisor yet?
,

Yes, he has. He’s already gone there.


Oh, good. When? Yes, she has. She’s already spoken
He went there this morning. to her.
Oh, good. When?
She spoke to her this afternoon.

the employees
see* the top secret report wear” their new uniforms
a few minutes ago today

Have you seen the top secret report yet? Have the employees worn their new
Yes, we have. We've already seen it. uniforms yet?
Oh, good. When? Yes, they have. They've already
We saw it a few minutes ago. worn them.
Oh, good. When?
They wore them today.

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do the dishes give the presentation take inventory
a little while ago yesterday afternoon last week

meet* the new supervisor read* her new contract


this morning last night

@ Bill and Steve @ the bank manager


get* their promotions go to the vault sing” the finale
yesterday a little while ago a few minutes ago

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a. wrote a. sang
written b. sung
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a. did a. wore
b. done b. worn
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+S They've already ____ that movie.
a. spoke a. saw
b. spoken b. seen

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a. took a, ate
b. taken b. eaten

Gl Has she the presentation yet? él You've already your report?!


a. gave a. wrote
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al He to the meeting an hour ago. el I know it’s a long time, but I’m
a. went almost finished.
b. gone a. took
b. taken

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a the past few years. —_I retired.
[period of time] [point iin time]

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the piano for many years. needlepoint since I retired. a computer for more
than five years.

I've written several F , been a counselor at


I've
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from college every year for the past our local Teen Crisis
ten years. Center since last July.

Talk with a partner about skills or personal experiences you're especially proud of. Then share your
accomplishments with the class.

Tell about some “adventurous” things you've done in your life.


Where have you traveled?
What interesting places have you seen?
What sights have you visited?
What unusual foods have you eaten?
What interesting or unusual people have you met?

Share your adventures with others in the class.


* know-knew-known
be-was/were-been
------------ Have You Ever Flown a 747?

Have you ever flown* a 747?


No, I haven't, but I’ve flown a DC-10,
and I’m confident I’d be able to! learn
to fly a 747 very easily.
Are you sure about that??
Oh, yes. I’m positive.*

' Tcould

2 Are you positive about that?


Are you certain about that?
Do you really think so?

3 I'm sure.
I’m certain.
I’m a hundred percent sure.

ride* a horse?

Express
confidence at a
job interview!

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InterView

Think of ten “Have you ever ...?” questions. Interview students in your class and other people you
know. What are their answers? Tell the class about unusual experiences people have had.
------- Have You Given Out the Paychecks Yet? -------

A. Have you given out the paychecks yet?


B. No, I haven't. I was planning to’
give them out this afternoon.
Please’ do it as soon as possible.
The paychecks are supposed to be
given out before lunch hour.
I’m sorry. I didn’t know that.’
I'll do it right away.

1 Twas going to

2’ Please ___.
Can you please ___?
Will you please ___?
Would you please ___?
Td like you to .__..

3 | didn’t realize that.


I wasn't aware of that.

You haven't
done a task at
work.
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your supervisor.

pretty soon

w first thing in the morning ® at 10 o'clock sharp


Listen and put a check ( W) next to the task that each employee has already done and an X next to
the task that the employee hasn't done yet.

ae type the letters _____ set the tables

X make copies clean the supply room __—. put the glasses out
get the mail go to the post office —___. arrange the flowers

:
speak to Mr. Chen (al
ee fill out my time sheet as vacuum the floor
ees a ek ee
Pi Rae
Rot eas Toei tne ate ee grees

—_ make the beds


write the report : .| feed the animals

clean the cages ___. polish the tables


give out the paychecks ~
s __. wash the uniforms
eat lunch repair the van
___. read the new
meet with Mr. Cooper walk the dog
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Crosstalk
Talk with a partner about work experiences you've had.

Have you ever had a supervisor or boss who was very demanding?
Do you think this person was fair, or did this person expect too much of you?
Tell about your experience working for this person.
We
----- Do You Know How to Use a Word Processor? --~-~

Do you know how to! use a word processor?


Yes. I’ve been using word processors
for a long time.
How long?
Well, let me see . . . I've been using word
processors since 1990.
Since 1990?
Yes, that’s right.
Well, you certainly have a lot of experience.
I guess I do.

! Can you
Are you able to

repair a gas heater? 9 prepare pancakes


and omelettes ?

since 1985 ! ¢ since my days as a


cook in the army

use the Internet?


You’re at a job i
interview. Tell i
about your work
experience.

for the past five years

OoOo)
Do you know how to type? Yes. _l've been ‘typing for
a long time.

_ Is Carmen taking inventory now? Yes.- at inventory


since early this Oe

_ Dothey do tune-ups at Al’s Garage? } Ss es aneaups


there since 1992.

(Gan Ralph ll office furniture? -) ( ee ee


a ae ee | sae es / .. furniture for the past several years. .

"Is it still snowing? | since midnight. )

“Can you and your sister sing ee


and dance? since we were young children.

I work at Bob’s Bakery.


I've been working there since
I live in San Francisco. I've last July. I study English at the Adult
been living there since I Mit Ae ee Language Center. I've been
moved to the United States. studying there for two years.

I take guitar lessons. I’ve o. oo I sing in my church choir.


been taking guitar lessons for 4 I've been singing in the choir
the past three months. I’m : since last fall. People say I
not a bad guitar player! 2 Beg have a very nice voice!

Talk with a partner. Tell some things about yourself. Ask each other questions and take
notes on what your partner says. Then report to the class about your conversation.
Can you tell me a little more’ about the position?
Certainly. What would you like to know?
What exactly are the bookkeeper’s responsibilities?
Well, the bookkeeper’s primary responsibility is to oversee the company’s finances.
I see.
>Dr
>
Ww In addition, the bookkeeper does the payroll. Do you think you’d be able to* handle
those responsibilities?
i Absolutely!* In my present job, I’ve been overseeing the company’s finances for years.
And while I haven't done the payroll in my current position, I did the payroll in the he I
had before that.

’s responsibilities?
oss primary oo isto _

& you. dink you'd. be able to’ handle those responsibilities?


- Absolutely!> In my present job, I’ve co Se : ing for
ye And while Lhavent lin my current position,i
inthe jobI id bee that. - oo

You're at a job interview. Create an original conversation, using the model dialog above as a guide.
Feel free to adapt and expand the mode! any way you wish.
Fill It In! - *

Fill in the correct answer.


@ In my present job, international all the office supplies in the job
meetings. I had before.
I've been planning a. I've ordered
b. I planned b. I ordered
= the payroll in my last position. 6] three promotions since last year.
a. I’ve done a. [had
b. Idid b. I’ve had
\3| a bookkeeper at the Century ap many different kinds of
Insurance Company for a long time. presentations in my current position.
eon a. I've given
b. I've been b. I gave
@ In my current job, new employees. € In my last job, ___ Director of
a. I've been supervising Personnel.
b. I supervised a. Iwas
b. I've been
Listen OES
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Listen and choose the correct answer.

@ a. Roger takes lessons now. © a. Elena is in college.


Roger doesn’t take lessons now. b. Elena is a computer programmer.
@ a. She's a student. @ a. I work in Accounting.
b. She doesn’t study Spanish now. b. I worked in Accounting.
® a. He's an architect. @ a. Irene is a receptionist.
b. He worked as an architect. b. Irene has been a receptionist.
@ a. They can ski. @ a. I’m unhappy at work.
b. They didn’t know how to ski b. Iwas unhappy at work.
when they were young.

InterView
Interview a student in your class. Ask about that person’s “work history.”

Where have you worked?


When did you work there?
What were your responsibilities?

Do you work now?


Where do you work?
How long have you been working there?
What are your job responsibilites?

Take notes and report to the class about the person you interviewed. ey
Reading: The Job Interview a a | h
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When a job opening is advertised, there are often a
lot of people interested in applying. Many job hunters
send in their resumes and apply for the same position.
Sometimes a company will receive hundreds of
resumes for a single job opening. The job interview,
therefore, is very important. In the interview, an
applicant must demonstrate that he or she is the best
person for the job. .
Because job interviews are so critical, some job
hunters read books or take courses to help them make *
a good first impression. These books and courses are
full of advice and suggestions to help job applicants
prepare for their interviews. For example, successful
applicants dress appropriately and have a clean and
neat appearance. They take their resume, a listing of
their education and work experience, with them to the
interview. They also prepare a list of questions about
the job or the company. They go to the interview alone
and are always on time.
At the beginning of the interview, the applicant
shakes hands firmly with the employer. The employer
usually invites the applicant to sit down. During the
interview, it is appropriate to smile often and to look
directly into the eyes of the interviewer. The applicant
doesn't chew gum or smoke during the interview. The
applicant is prepared to answer questions about
education and previous jobs. More difficult questions
are possible, such as “Why did you leave your last
position?” Sometimes interviewers also try to get to:
know the applicant better. They ask questions about
the applicant’s personal background, family, and
hobbies. Interviewers expect applicants to talk proudly,
confidently, and truthfully about their work experience,
skills, goals, and abilities. When the interview is over,
the applicant stands up, shakes hands with the
interviewer, and says thank you for the time the person
has spent.
Job applicants who can show they are capable,
well-prepared, punctual, polite, and honest have a
better chance of getting the job they’re looking for.

~ & Job hunters often have interviews with employers before they apply.
® It is important to perform well during job interviews.
® Job applicants really shouldn't ask questions during an interview.
@ Employers sometimes ask questions about the applicant's family and personal life.
© Most employers think experience is the most important quality to have.
a What's the Answer? | be
@® The job interview is important because @ It is important to be punctual for a job
a. all the applicants for a single position interview because
have to have interviews a. even women shake hands
the applicant must show that he or she b. it is considered impolite to
is capable be late
c. the applicant must be on time c. job applicants should always be
a : neat and clean
& When an applicant smiles during an
interview, it is considered __. @ It isa good idea to talk about your skills
a. polite and friendly and abilities during the interview, but
b. funny it isn’t a good idea to
c. a mistake a. talk proudly
fs b. look directly into the eyes of
® Job hunters read books and take courses the interviewer
a. after they have successful job interviews ‘c. lie
b. if they are well-prepared
c. to prepare themselves for their job
interviews

Figure It Out!
With a partner, make a list of “DOs and DON’Ts” — ten things you think a job applicant should do
before and during a job interview, and ten things a job applicant shouldn't do.

Read your list to the class. For each item, have students decide: Is this something a job applicant
should do or shouldn’t do? After you have finished, make [Link] list of the most important “DOs
and DON'Ts” for job interviews.

InterActions
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the list of
With a partner, create a role play of a job interview. Use either the list of “DOs” or
Was the
“DON’Ts” to create your situation. Present your role play and let the class decide:
interview successful or unsuccessful?
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fou think you could ? O EApreromis paecomc Can you please _2
I'm positive. Will you please?
ressing Ability I'm sure. Would you Res sd
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‘m confident 'dbe ableto____. I'm certain. re tike or to
'm confident | could I’m.a hundred percent sure.
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Absolutely!
Definitely!
Positively!
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_] Present Perfect Tense
|| Since/For
_] Present Perfect Continuous Tense
_] Contrast: Present Perfect, Present Perfect
Continuous, and Past Tenses
_] Past Continuous to Express Future Intention

ExpressWays Checklist
| can.
1() tell about my work skills
1) tell about work-related even
ts
C) tell about accomplishments
and
experiences
express confidence about my abili
ties
discuss job performance
tell about my work experience
CL) give personal information
L) inquire about job responsibili
ties
A provide a “work history”
analyze successful Job intervie
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strategies
Functions This Exit!
Asking for and Reporting
— information
Advice-Suggestions
Obligation
Directions-Location
Possibility/Impossibility
‘Checking and Indicating
Understanding
Asking for Repetition
— Se Want to Keport an Emergency! >" 7”
~----"
Police.
I want to report an emergency!
Yes. Go ahead.
Someone has just broken* into my house.
Okay. What’s your name?
Henry Wilson.
And the address?
47 Locust Lane.
Telephone number?
What was that?!
What's your telephone number?
752-1168.
All right. We'll send a squad car right away.
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Someone broke into Henry Wilson’s house last
! What's that? night. He called the police. They sent a squad car. jm
Excuse me? Address: 47 Locust Lane ee
What did you say? Telephone: 752-1168

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@ A fire broke out in Linda @ Alexande . ©} Edith Miller’s husband


Wu’s basement yesterday. mother fell* down a flight of had* a heart attack today.
She called the Fire stairs yesterday. He called She called the Police
Department. They sent an the Ajax Ambulance Service. Emergency Unit. They
engine unit. They sent an ambulance. sent an emergency
Address: 94 Pine Street Address: 1471 Bedford medical team.
Telephone: 236-5775 Boulevard _ Address: 112 Bay Avenue
Telephone: 429-3361 Telephone: 925-8138

There’s been |
an emergency
at your house.
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| © Michael Grady’s hot water © Askunk crawled into


heater flooded his Abigail Henderson's house
basement this morning. through the chimney
He called the Reliable today. She called the
Heating Company. They ASPCA.* They sent their * break—broke—broken
sent a repairperson. animal removal specialist. fal n
Address: 20 Baker Road Address: 8 Lily Court bee tan
Telephone: 832-7071 Telephone: 267-4004 t ASPCA = American Society for the
Prevention of Cruelty to Animals
What's iis Word?

anambulance an animal removal specialist a squad car


arepairperson — an engine unit

Our telephone wires have just We'll send _a repairperson


fallen down! right away.

We'll send
ae right away.
2

Someone has just broken into my We'll send


Bs. neighbor's garage! right now.
\3 |

A fire has just broken out in the We'll send


apartment across the hall! immediately.

I think my grandfather has just We'll send


had a heart attack! right away.

Listen and choose the correct conclusion.

@ (a) There's a fire. @ a. Arepairperson has to fix the dishwasher.


b. Someone hurt his chin. b. They have to call the Fire Department.
®@ a. Someone has just broken in. © a. They need to go to the post office.
b. His neighbor is a robber. b. There’s been a medical emergency.
® a. They have to go to the zoo right away. § a. Someone needs the police.
b. There's a strange noise in the fireplace. b: Someone needs a mechanic.

Community Connections
With a partner, make a list of who to call in case of emergencies. Share your list with other
students, compile a master list of emergency phone numbers, and give a copy to every member of
the class.
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° Police.
I want to report an accident!
Yes. Go ahead.
A man has been run* over by a car.
What's your name?
Donna Ripley.
Where did the accident happen?
At the corner of Maple and B Street.
Did you say’ P Street?
No, “B” Street.
PHO
FOP
>WD All
OPW right. We'll be there right away.

' Was that A man was run over by a car yesterday at the
corner of Maple and B Street. Donna Ripley
called the police to report the accident.

the south side?

@ Agrocery store was robbed Ww A young boy fell through ® Anelderly couple was
last night at the intersection the ice yesterday afternoon mugged at gunpoint
of Harrison Road and on the north side of Crystal yesterday evening in front
30th Street. Howard Stone Pond. Helen Lee called the of the Save-Rite Store on
called the police to report police to report the accident. Fifth Street. Miguel
the robbery. Rodriguez called the police
to report the mugging.

You've just witnessed an —


accident! Calltoreport It! |
@ A tour bus overturned on & Aspaceship full of little . é
the expressway this green people landed
morning near Exit 17. yesterday across the street
Brenda Watson called the from Charlie’s Café on
highway patrol to report M Street. Andrew Gray
the accident. called Channel 4 News to
report the [Link]. landing.
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’ Fill It In!
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Fill in the correct answer.

@ Someone at the bus stop. @ A young boy by a car!


(a) has been mugged a. has been run over
b. has overturned b. has fallen through
® Their plane has just ; @ A big truck on the expressway.
“a. landed a. has overturned
b. robbed b. has landed
&} Two houses in our neighborhood ___ @ Some skaters through the ice
this week. at the town pond.
a. have robbed Hehave fallen
b. have been robbed b. have been robbed
@ I called the highway patrol to report © I’m going to call
te US ie k,
a. the U.F.O. landing
a, Mugging b. Channel 7 News
b. accident

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Listen to the conversation and then answer true or false.

@ a. True @ a. True & a. True @ a. True


(6) False b. False b. False b. False
@ a. True @ a. True @ a. True @ a. True
b. False b. False b. False b. False

CrossTalk
Tell about an emergency experience you've had.

Have you ever had a home emergency or


witnessed an accident?
When did it take place?
What happened?

Did you report it?


Who did you call?
What happened after you reported it?

Share your experience with a partner and then tell the class about it.

InterActions ie a ee yo om om ene
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With a partner or a group of students, create a reenactment of the emergency or accident situation
that you experienced. Then present your “real-life” dramas to the class.
-- Can You Recommend Something for a Stuffy Nose? --
Excuse me. Can you recommend!’
something for a stuffy nose?
A stuffy nose?
Yes. This cold weather is really getting
to me.
I know what you mean. Let's see...
a stuffy nose. I recommend?’
Sinus-Aid Decongestant Spray.
Where can I find it?
It’s in Aisle 3, on the right.
Thanks.

UE Sinus-Aid
Can you suggest a), 3 Decongestant Spray
2 T’d recommend
I suggest i 7
I'd suggest ey Yaa Le S
Try . q in Aisle 3, on the right [Ss

Us +f seer :
Medicine a Velveteen
Lotion

@ in Aisle 2, halfwaydown ® in Aisle 1, on the top shelf @ in the last aisle, on the
on the left next to the toothpaste bottom shelf

a headache that just


wont go away?

heat wave

Hair Spray
ie

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@ inthe Cold Medicine ® in the front of the store,
section, next to the aspirin near the checkout counter
A= Fill It In! Se S6
Fill in the correct answer.

@ The lotion youre looking for is ® Did you find the decongestant spray
the hair spray. youre looking for the back
next to of the store?
a. in
® Vionel’s Cough Medicine? You can on Tt
find it over there Aisle 5. @ Those tablets you're looking for are located
a. in the eyedrops.
b. on a. near
& Clear-View Eyedrops? They're b. next
the top shelf. ® Lotion for dry skin is located right here
a up this section.
buon a, {feom
@ The hair spray you're looking for is > in
right over there the right. @ If we have any spray left, it’s over there
a. on the next aisle.
b. in a. in
b. on

Listen and decide what each person’s problem is.

@ This person has a problem with __. @ This person is unhappy about his
a. the weather a. cough
dry skin b. hair
@ This person has a problem with —__. © This person’s problem is
a. her nose a. arainy day
b. her hair b. watery eyes
€ This person has @ Unfortunately, this person has
a. a headache a. a bad cough
b. frizzy hair b. dry hair

InterView|

Ask ten people you know to recommend products


they use to treat the following problems:

a headache a stomachache
asore throat acough
a cold a backache

Compile a list of all the products and publish a class reference of Recommended Medications
for Common Health Problems.

VW
---- Udi Noe Feeling Very Well =. 9

gS 9:00 tomorrow morning?


Doctor's office. Ree
Hello. This is Gloria Hopkins calling.
Yes, Ms. Hopkins. What can I do for you?
I’m not feeling very well.
What seems to be the problem?
I have a migraine headache.
WwOPW
>> I see. Tell me, how long have you had
a migraine headache?
For two days.
Would you like to make an appointment?
Yes, please.
Is 9:00 tomorrow morning convenient?
oD>
>
ew Yes. That’s fine. Thank you very much.
®

@ Peter Johnson has had a @ Thelma Walters hasbeen € [Link]’s son Joey
bad toothache since feeling dizzy and hasn't been able to move
Sunday morning. He’s nauseous for the past his neck since he got
calling the dentist's office. three days. She’s calling tackled in last Saturday’s
the Riverside Clinic. football game. Mrs.
Crawford is calling the
doctor's office.
10 A.M. next Monday? this Friday at 3 P.M.?

Lewis Drexell’s right ear &® Clara Updike’s poodle, You haven't
has been ringing for over Fifi, has been refusing to been feelin
a week. He’s calling Eye eat her dog food since i. Call ts
and Ear Associates. yesterday morning. Clara wees
is calling the Happy Pet (ofole
ke) ekwre)sitese
Animal Hospital.
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My son hasn't
(Geenable10)can sleep
My daughter ( has been has )
nauseous ( since for ) three
( since for ) last Tuesday. days.

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My husband ( isn’t hasn't _) I haven't ( been able to able to )
been taking his medicine move my arm( since for )
( since for )a week. last week.

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ii . Our cat ( has has been _ )
amos eens. Had) refusing to eat ( since for )
a terrible toothache ( since for )
almost a week.
yesterday morning.

InterActions die
Transform your classroom into a clinic! Everybody in the class has a role to play.

Some people are sitting in the waiting room.


They're talking to each other about
their ailments.

Some people are talking to the receptionist.


They’re explaining to the receptionist what's
wrong with them.

Others are describing their symptoms


to their doctors.

It’s a very busy day at the clinic!


-----~=+----- Do You Have Any Allergies? ------------

Well, Mr. Hutton, I think you’ve given me


almost all the information I need for your
medical history. Just one or two more
questions, if that’s okay.
Certainly.
Do you have any allergies?
No, I don't.
And have you ever been hospitalized?
No, I haven't.
All right, Mr. Hutton. Please take a seat.
The doctor will be with you in a few minutes.

Mr. Hutton doesn’t have any allergies, and he


has never been hospitalized.

RE

@ Ms. Penfield isn’t ona @ Mr Park isn't allergic to ® Ms. Rivera doesn’t smoke,
special diet of any kind, penicillin, and he has and she has never had
and she has never had never had surgery. anesthesia before.
back trouble before.

You're at the doctor's |


office. Give your
medical history
before the doctor
examines you.

@ Mr. Gladstone doesn’t have € Mrs. Schwartz doesn’t have


any history of heart disease any objection to non-
in his family, and he has Western forms of medicine,
never had a bad reaction to and she has never had

<j
any drugs. acupuncture before.
No. “My son isn’t allergic to
any medicine.

Yes. I’ve had acupuncture before.

_ No. My daughter hasn't had


- anesthesia before.

Yes. You have to go on a special diet.

No. Your mother doesn’t have to


have ‘surgery.

Fill It In!
Fill in the correct answer.

@ I don’ have any objection to @ We need information for your history.


anesthesia a. disease
b. back trouble b. medical
@ Have you ever had a reaction to ? @ Your son has had a bad to the medicine.
a. allergies a. objection
b. penicillin b. reaction
® Has your grandmother ever been ? & My wife has been having for a year.
a. hospitalized a. allergic
b. acupuncture b. back trouble

Cultural Intersections

What are common ways of treating medical problems


in your country?

What medicines and remedies do people use for


colds, headaches, and other common problems?
Do people use herbs and other natural remedies?
Do people use acupuncture? For what ailments?

Tell about differences you have noticed between medicine in


different countries.
------ | Strongly Advise You to Change Your Diet ----~"
I’m concerned about your blood pressure.
My blood pressure?
Yes. I strongly advise you to’ change your diet.
Hmm. That won't be easy.
>>o>
Ww I know, but you really must. It’s absolutely
essential.
B. Iunderstand. Do you have any suggestions
that might help?
A. Yes. You should eat less salty food.
And you might? look for a cookbook
that has low-fat recipes.
Thank you. Those are good suggestions.

' T strongly recommend that you


IT urge you to

2 you could , :
eat less salty food - |
it might be a good idea to
look for a cookbook that has low-fat recipes
rm

begin a daily cut pee oo


exercise routine your workloa

@ start jogging © do sit-ups three times a day ® start leaving your work
join a health club take up swimming or join at the office
a yoga class find a hobby that
interests you

Your doctor is
concerned
about your
health. Listen
to your doctor’s
advice and
change your music suggestions. |
listening habits
@ promise your family you'll §@ cut down on your use of
quit those headphones
join an organization stop going to rock concerts

<
that helps people for a while
“kick the habit”
:|What's the Meaning?
Choose the answer that is closest in meaning.

ql I strongly recommend that you stop. oO You have to.

a. You can stop. a. You've really had to.


b. You've stopped. b. It’s necessary.
(©) You've really got to stop. c. You should.

It’s essential for you to change. You should lose weight.

You've had to change. a. You must lose weight.


Ss You might change. b. You've been able to
You really need to change. lose weight.
c. You ought to lose
weight.

It might be a good idea to


start exercising.

. You could cut back.


. Do you think you should a. You could start exercising.
cut back? b. You must start exercising.
c. You must cut back. c. It’s essential that you start
exercising.

Your Turn
For Writing and Presentation
Give a short oral presentation to the class on the topic
Ten Important Ways to Stay Healthy—your
suggestions for ways to lead a healthy and productive life.

Write down on index cards the most important things you


want to say. Give your presentation, but don’t read it.
Just use the cards to remember the important information.
Use any props you wish.

Take notes on everybody’s presentations. You'll probably


learn some important things.
---- Be Sure to Follow the Directions on the Label
Okay. Here's your prescription.
Thank you.
Now be sure to follow the directions
on the label. You’re supposed to!
take one tablet three times a day.
I understand. One tablet three times
a day.
That's right. And one more thing.
You might? feel tired after taking
this medication.
Oh?
Yes, but don’t worry. That's a
common side effect.
I see. Well, thanks very much.

You have to ?-You may


You've got to You could possibly
You need to It’s possible that you'll
You must

take 2 tablets 4 2_ take 1 rane


times a day ‘ after each mea

take 2 teaspoons as ¢ mix 1 teaspoon into your


needed, but not more than 8 cat’s food at each feeding 3x
teaspoons in a 24-hour period oe

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\ es vot totake = * = Pppills
7] really ought to change your when —_— feeling dizzy.
lifestyle.
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Very often, we have small medical problems that aren’t serious enough to require a visit to
the doctor's office. Problems such as a sore throat, a stomachache, or a stuffy nose can often
be taken care of with over-the-counter medicines available on drug store shelves. However,
many people prefer to treat minor medical problems with home remedies. These solutions
vary from country to country, from family to family, and even from person to person.

For a sore throat, it’s certainly easy to stop by a local


drug store and pick up a pack of lozenges. But some people
prefer to make special drinks, such as warm milk with
honey, or lemon juice and honey. Other people like to gargle
with warm, salty water.

Stomachaches can be
treated with antacids that
are available at local drug
stores, but many people first try drinking soda to settle their
stomachs. Another more natural remedy is peppermint tea.

In addition to the
various cold medicines
available, many people treat their colds by having a bowl
of homemade chicken soup or a clove of fresh garlic.
Others like to drink hot water with lemon and honey
before they go to bed.

Many books offer


helpful suggestions for the
treatment of minor
medical problems at home
and provide useful information about first-aid procedures. In
case of a bee sting, for example, they recommend that you put
mud or a slice of potato directly on the sting or a little vinegar
on the skin so the sting will disappear.

In the case of a nose


bleed, medical guides often suggest three steps in order
to help stop the bleeding. First, pinch the nose. Then,
tilt the head backward and rest it on the back of a
chair. Finally, put an ice pack on the back of the neck.
The bleeding should stop within minutes.

Modern medicine has progressed greatly in the past few years, but there
are still times
when it’s very convenient to rely on good old home remedies.
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@ According io the reading, it’s important to visit the doctor's office for minor medical problems.
®@ It’s possible to buy some medicines without going to a doctor.
® It’s esssential to drink hot water with lemon and honey when you have a cold.
@ You can find information about first-aid procedures in home medical guides.
© It’s possible to treat a bee sting with a potato.
@ It’s necessary to treat medical problems with home remedies.

Try to answer these questions without looking back at the reading.


@ Lozenges and antacids are examples of @ For nose bleeds or bee stings, it’s
a. home remedies a good idea to know
over-the-counter medicines a. the names of over-the-
c. first-aid procedures counter medicines
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a. garlic
b. an ice pack on the back of the neck
c. peppermint tea

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a. home medical guides Many health .
b. minor medical problems professionals say that a
c. drug store shelves person's lifestyle and
emotional well-being are
When you want to treat a sore important parts of a person's health.
throat, you might want to What's your opinion? Do you
a. go to the drug store and consider yourself a healthy
buy throat lozenges person? How do you think
b. make an appointment to see you can improve your
the doctor
health?
c. perform first-aid procedures

Your Turn
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Complete the following and then share your remedies with a partner.

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when I've had the hiccups before, and that
doesn’t work for me. Any other suggestions?
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Oh, no! You have a bloody nose,an upset stomach, a muscle cramp in your leg, or some other minor
medical problem. Using the model dialog above as a guide, talk with a friend and get his or her advice.
Feel free to adapt and expand the model any way you wish.
Matching Lines

I have an upset stomach. a. Ihave a nose bleed.

Why are you drinking hot water b. Well, have you tried a decongestant
with lemon and honey? spray?

I've got the hiccups. c. Read the directions on the label.

My nose is really stuffy! d. You must eat less salty food.

Do you have any allergies? e. You should take an antacid.

I have high blood pressure. f. I’ve got a bee sting.

How many pills should I take? g. Ican't take penicillin.

What's that vinegar for? h. I’ve had a terrible cold all week.
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REST STOP
Here are some scenes from Exits 4,5, and 6.

Who do you think these people are?


Take a break! What do you think they’re talking about?

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using adjectives, too, and
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Information
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machines?
Washing machines? They're in the Household Household Appliances
Appliances Department in the basement. Department in the basement
In the basement? I see. Could you tell me?
how to get there?
Sure. Take the escalator over there down
one floor.

Thanks very much.

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Where are located?

* Can you tell me

Men’s Clothing Department Furniture Department


Housewares Department
on the 2nd floor P at the rear of the store
on the 3rd floor

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the main entrance to the flight and you'll be on “3.” Women’s Clothing, and
store. youll see Furniture on the
right in the corner.
videocassette designer jeans
recorders? for kids?

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on the ground level near the side entrance

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there two flights, or if you come to the snack
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Customer Service the floor.
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Furniture
Home Entertainment
Household Appliances
Housewares
Men’s Clothing
Women’s Clothing

You'll find stereos in the Pots and pans are in Girls’ coats? They’re in
Department. the thes ety
Take the escalator to the Department in the Department on the
floor.

You need to get a dress A tie for your father? You want to return
for your friend’s wedding? Try the that pan?
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Department is on the
on the floor.
floor.

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b. the right the fourth floor the escalator

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b. up cp
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Figure It Out!

Think of a department store item, tell where I'm thinking of something you can buy
you can buy it, and see if others can guess in the Housewares Department.
the item.
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May I help you?!


Yes. I’d like to” buy a Sony color TV.
Hmm. We carry Sony color TVs in
several different models. Which
one are you interested in?

I'd like the one with the 25-inch screen


and remote control.

All right. Let me see if that’s in stock.


I'll be right back.

' Can I help you?

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; ouse refrigerator mS a Casio watch

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ice maker

a Norelco coffeemaker

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particular item ina
department store.

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beeps when the coffee is memory
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computer refrigerator gasrange . coffeemaker © watch

@ Vdlike to buy a refrigerator with an VJ Do you have a personal


automatic ice maker. at home?
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b. a window b. a salesperson
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a coffeemaker b. a computer
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When you buy a refrigerator, If you're looking for a


If you want to buy a TV,
you should buy one computer, you should
I recommend one that
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What features should you look for when you're making an important purchase such
as a refrigerator, a television set, or a computer? Talk with a partner and then share
your consumer advice with the class.

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@ My daughter needs a pair of & Id like the


a. size one sneakers pink a. small RCA color TV
b. pink sneakers size one b. color RCA small TV
c. size one pink sneakers c. small color TV RCA

®@ My wife bought mea @ I'mtrying to finda


a. white shirt permanent press a. necktie red bright
b. white permanent press shirt b. bright red necktie
c. shirt white permanent press c. red bright necktie

Listen to the conversation. What word do you hear?

@ (a) size 34 @ a. shirt @ a. charge © a. size 32


b. size 44 b. medium b. large b. black

@ a. 15-33 © a. small & a. pink @® a. dress


be 16-33 bert b. size 12 b. shirt

@ a. like @ a. white @ a. mother © a. credit card


b. light b. bright b. brother b. MasterCard

s| CrossTalk

; Talk with a partner about how you pay for things you buy.

Do you prefer to pay for things in cash, with a check,


or with a credit card?
What are the advantages and disadvantages of each?
How do people in your country usually pay for their
purchases?

Tell the class about your discussion. Which method of payment


is the most common? —
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A I’d like to! return this coat. I’d like to! return these pajamas.
B All right. Do you have the receipt? All right. Do you have the receipt?
A Yes. Here you are. Yes. Here you are.
B. May I ask? why you're returning it? May I ask? why youre returning them?
A Yes. It’s too lightweight. Yes. They're too long.
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for a heavier one? ' for some shorter ones?
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I think I'd like to try a puzzle for one that’s too heavy. I'd like
( smaller (bigger)) pair. more difficult. This is one that’s more
too( simpler easy ). ( difficult lightweight ).

This vest is too long. This shortwave radio is


I'd like one a little very weak. I'd like one that’s
( taller shorter ). (simpler more powerful ).

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Listen
Listen and choose the best answer.
@ (a) It’s too heavy. Gl . He doesn’t want a fancy one.
b. It’s too weak. . He wants a fancier one.
@ a. It’s difficult. . She wants a shorter one.
b. It’s easy to follow. . She wants a longer one.
@& a. The rug is too big. She wants a darker one.
b. The rug is too small. . She wants a lighter one.
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When the people on page |22 asked for a refund, But what if the clerk at the Customer Service
the clerk replied: Counter replied:

Sorry. We don’t
give refunds.

What would happen next? With a partner, choose one of the situations on page 122 and create
a different ending to the scene. Role-play the scene for the class and discuss the situation with
other students. YW
Reading: Catalog Stores

Shoppers in the United States have many different retail stores to choose from. They
can shop at large department stores, furniture stores, jewelry stores, electronic equipment
stores, clothing boutiques, and many others. Another type ,
of retail store, the catalog store, has become popular with
U.S. consumers.
Catalog stores offer much of the same merchandise as
conventional retail stores. However, in these stores,
shoppers select the items they wish to buy from large
catalogs that are filled with photographs and descriptions _
of all the different merchandise. The variety of products
listed in the catalogs includes everything from appliances
and baby clothing to video equipment and watches.
The prices of these items are comparatively low. In fact,
the same items often cost more in other retail stores.
And that’s the reason many people prefer to shopsinn
catalog stores.
When shoppers go to a catalog store, they see many
brand-name products on display. If they are interested in
purchasing an item, they need to follow this simple
procedure.
e First, they go to a counter to find the store's catalog.
e They look in the catalog to find the exact item they
wish to buy.
e Then, they fill out an order form with the name of
the item, the item number from the catalog, the
price, and their name and address.
e After completing the form, the customer gives it to
a salesperson, who checks to see if the item is in
stock.
e If the item is available, the stockroom sends it ona
conveyor belt to the pick-up counter. When the item
arrives at the pick-up counter, the customer’s name is
called, and the customer pays for the item.
The whole procedure usually takes ten to twenty
minutes. If the item isn’t available, the salesperson can
usually check the store’s computer and find out when it will
be in stock again.
Catalog stores usually don’t offer all the services that
regular retail stores do. They usually don’t have very many
salespeople, so customers can’t expect to receive much
assistance or attention from store employees. Customers
need to know about the features and the quality of the items
they wish to buy before they shop, since there isn’t much opportunity to
ask questions or examine the products in the store. However, catalog stores offer
quality items at lower prices, and consumers seem to appreciate this.
A catalog store is a type of retail store.
The items in catalog stores often cost more than items at other stores.
In catalog stores, customers have to fill out order forms to purchase items.
Customers at catalog stores use the store’s computer to check the availability of items.
Catalog stores are probably popular because the services they offer are excellent.

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a. salespeople finds the item number
(b.) shoppers a. on the order form
c. services b. at the pick-up counter
@ Another word for merchandise is c. in the catalog
a. products © The most important idea of the
b. photographs reading is that catalog stores
c. clothing a. offer quality merchandise
at lower prices
® Instock means
b. are more popular than
a. in the catalog conventional retail stores
b. at the pick-up counter c. offer the exact item the
c. available customer wishes to purchase

Survey
Take a survey of students in your class and other people you know. Decide on a few products and
ask people’s opinions about the best places to buy these products. For example:

In your opinion, what's In your opinion, what's


the best place to buy the best men’s clothing
furniture? store in town?

In your opinion, what's I’m looking for a computer.


the best store for In your opinion, what's the
household appliances? best place to buy one?

Report your findings to the class. Create a Community Shopping Guide based
on everybody’s surveys.
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I'd like to purchase a money order, please.


I’m sorry.'! You've got the wrong window.
Money orders can be purchased at
Window Number 3.
Did you say* Window Number 3?
Yes, that’s right.
Thanks very much.

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after meals.

Fill in the correct answer.

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a. registered letter a. Window Number 3
change of address form b. post office box
c. money order c. window
@ Idlike to a money order. © Where can stamps be ?
a. file a. filed
b. apply for b. purchased
c. buy c. applied for
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a. post office box ae form
b. first class stamps b. box
c. new forms ey letter

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a book of stamps an aerogramme


a roll of stamps a registered letter
a postcard a money order

Report your findings to the class.


----- ['d Like to Mail This Package to Minneapolis -----
I'd like to mail this package to Minneapolis.
How would you like to send it?
First class, please.
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that'll be ten dollars and eighty-one cents. about 12 days
$5.94
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I’m sending to my Aunt Helen.
Well, it can be sent parcel post, if you want.
How long will that take?
About twelve days.
And how much will it cost?
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That'll cost five ninety-four.
Okay. I'll send it parcel post.

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Alabama

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my college roommate my niece and nephew my son at the military
academy

Trenton,
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my daughter in graduate my Uncle Ted
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—_____ Will it take longer to get there?


__ Yes. That’s what it'll cost to send it first class.
__.” Let me see. It’s fifteen pounds, so that'll be
sixteen ninety-five.
= Ob, yes. Parcel post .. . to Pittsburgh.
That would be nine eighty.
| Id like to mail this package to Pittsburgh.
—__ A week? Hmm. I think I'd better send it first class.
It’s a birthday gift for my Cousin Charlie, and his
birthday is this Thursday.
____ How would you like to send it?
____ Yes. It'll take about a week.
_____ If you send it first class, I’m sure your Cousin Charlie
will get his birthday gift by this Thursday.
_____ Sixteen ninety-five?
____ Would it be cheaper to send it parcel post?
= Sehirst class, please:

Listen
Listen and choose the correct number.

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b. $12.96 b. fourteen
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b. $40.68 b. $12.64

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For Writing and Discussion


Make a list of all the presents you're going to give to friends and family members this year. If you're
going to mail the presents, decide if you're going to send them first class or parcel post.

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Can I help you?
Yes. I’m interested in this car.
You have very good taste. This is one of the finest cars we have.
Really?
Yes. Let me point out some of its special features.
Okay.
First, notice that the controls on the dashboard are all computerized.
Hmm. I see that.
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those long trips.
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above as a guide. Feel free to adapt and expand the model any way you wish.

Your Turn
For Writing and Discussion
Tell about your favorite possession. Perhaps it’s a necklace
or a watch. Maybe it’s your car, or a special gift you
once received.

How long have you had it?


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I'd really like to drive that sports car, but _______ a car with a manual transmission is
too difficult for me.
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near a highway is too dangerous.
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How are you affected by the weather?
What's your favorite kind of weather? Why?
How do you feel on those kinds of days?
What activities do you enjoy doing?

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class. Then interview other students, ask them
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looking forward to. Perhaps it was a trip
to a place you had always wanted to see.
Or perhaps it was a special birthday
celebration or anniversary.

How long had you been looking


forward to it?
What had you done beforehand to
plan for it?
How did it turn out? Were you
disappointed, or was it as wonderful
as you had hoped?
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interested in seeing.
Call the theater to find out what time the movie starts.
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with you.
See the movie. How was it?
Tell the class about it.
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A. What do you want to watch?


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A. Well, Dr. Goodbody is on Channel 2.
B. Oh, I’d rather not watch Dr. Goodbody. I’m tired of watching that program.
What else is on?
A. Well, there’s a new situation comedy* on Channel 4.
B. I’m not really in the mood for a situation comedy. Are you?
A. No, I guess not. How about Million Dollar Jackpot on Channel 5?
B. Million Dollar Jackpot? What's that? A game show?
A. I’mnot sure. It doesn’t say in the TV listings, but it probably is. Do you want
to watch it?
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supposed to be a pretty good show.
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The way that people all over the world watch movies has changed in recent years. People
don’t just go to the movies anymore. They take the movie home! The videocassette
recorder, or VCR, has made this possible, and it has helped change people's lives.
Going to movie theaters can be enjoyable, but
sometimes it isn’t a very pleasant experience. People
have to stand in line to buy tickets, which might cost
seven dollars or more apiece. Several more dollars are
spent on popcorn, candy, and drinks. Sometimes it’s
difficult to find good seats, and often the seats
are uncomfortable. In addition, there is always
the possibility that a very tall person will sit down
in front of the moviegoer and block the screen. It can
also be disturbing when people get up to go to the
snack bar or to the bathroom in the middle of the film.

» VCRs offer an alternative to a night at the


movies. People can simply go to a video store in
their neighborhood, rent one or more movies for a
day or a weekend, and watch them in the comfort
of their own home. Videotapes can also be rented at
many supermarkets, drug stores, and convenience
stores. They aren't very expensive, just a few dollars
per day. Many different movies are available on
videotape, from adventure movies and comedies to
science fiction films and westerns.

Watching a movie at home can be very


convenient, and a lot cheaper. VCR owners can
make their own popcorn and other snacks and sit
back and enjoy a film with family and friends.
They can stop the movie to make more snacks,
answer the phone, or check on the baby. There
are no lines to stand in, no tickets to buy, and no
uncomfortable movie theater seats.

For many people, however, enjoying a movie still means a night out at the neighborhood
movie theater. For these moviegoers, nothing can replace the excitement of watching their
favorite actors and actresses as they appear larger than life on a big movie screen. And for
them, waiting in line, running to get good seats, and sitting with a huge box of popcorn
surrounded by other moviegoers is all part of the special movie theater experience that a
VCR just can’t match. :
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b. VCRs can be rented a. a video store
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it’s necessary c. modern technology

How about you? Do you have a VCR?


How often do you rent movies?
What kind of movies do you prefer to rent?
In your opinion, what are the advantages
of having a VCR?

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Or do you prefer to see movies at a movie theater?


What are your favorite kinds of movies?
Who are your favorite movie stars?
What are the advantages of watching movies
in a movie theater?

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Somebody will see you in a few minutes.

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WH-Questions

Who is your supervisor?


What are you majoring in?
When did you move in?
Where are you from?
Why are you here?
Which apartment do you live in?
Whose English class are you in?
How are you enjoying your work?

Does she ?
it
Yes/No Questions

:Isourr Englishteacher going to Ae


|% Are they going to lay off the workers?
| Do thebus drivers plan to go on strike?
poeour supervisor want toshorten our
_ coffee break?
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inthe 1992 Olympics?

Negative Sentences

Our English teacher isn’t going to quit.


They aren’t going to lay off the workers.
The bus drivers don’t plan to go on strike.
Our supervisor doesn’t want to shorten our
coffee break.
The boss didn’t fire Fred.
Our gym teacher wasn’t in the 1992 Olympics.

Question Formation

What do you want to know?


Where are you from?

Are you originally from around here?


Do you have any brothers and sisters?
“\
I didn’t get the raise!

Future: Going to

; Our English teacher is going to quit.

I'll probably visit my grandchildren.


Question Formation

How do you spell that?


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Where canIget the 8:30 flight to Chicago?
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puchase a ticket?
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Negative Sentences

I don’t have a Carlos Ramirez


on Beach Boulevard.

Simple Present Tense

It goes to Queens.

baa)
I dialed the wrong number.
I turned right.
I went north on Union Boulevard.
I drove to Washington Avenue.

Imperatives
Go to the next corner.
Walk three blocks to Second Avenue
and turn right.

Have to/Have Got to


Adjectives oe

It’s very safe.


It has a brand new refrigerator.
We're looking for a two-bedroom apartment.
These are delicious.
They're a popular Mexican dish.

Singular/Plural

It has a brand new refrigerator.


You don't find many two-bedroom apartments
with brand new refrigerators.

u Count Nouns Non-


ncount Nouns

Lamb oe | ose |
They’re in the Frozen Food Section. It's
s in the Dairy Section:
a bag of sugar
a bottle of mineral water
a box of rice
a bunch of bananas
a can of tuna fish
a container of yogurt
a dozen eggs
a gallon of milk
a head of lettuce
a jar of peanut butter
a loaf of bread
a pint of ice cream
a pound of coffee
a quart of orange juice
a six-pack of soda
a stick of butter
a tube of toothpaste
half a dozen eggs
half a pound of Swiss cheese
a half gallon of milk
a pound and a half of ground beef

a cup of bread crumbs


half a cup of milk
a teaspoon of salt

Imperatives

Mix together one egg, two teaspoons of salt,


and two pounds of ground beef.
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: (He i . He's
(She has) She’s ©
(It has) It's
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since

| many years. 1994,


| five years, ? last year.
the past few years. I came to this country.
|Iperiod “ time] [point in time]

(I have) I’ve
(We have) We've
(You have) Youve
onl have) They've

I was planning to give them out this afternoon.


I was going to give them out this afternoon.
Present Perfect Tense

A tour bus has overturned.


Someone has just broken into my house.

Have you ever been hospitalized?


No, I haven’t.
How long have you had a migraine headache?

How long hasn’t he been able tomove his neck?

co

‘| Present Perfect Continuous Tense

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Prepositions of Location

At the corner of Maple and B Street.


At the intersection of Harrison Road and 30th Street.
Across the street from Charlie's Café.
On the north side of Crystal Pond.
In front of the Save-Rite Store on Fifth Street.
Near Exit 17.

It's in Aisle 3 on the right.


It's in Aisle 2 halfway down on the left.
It's on the top shelf next to the toothpaste.
It’s in the last aisle on the bottom shelf.
It’s in the Cold Medicine section.
It’s in the front of the store near the checkout counter.

Question Formation

Do you have any allergies?


Are you ona special diet of any kind?
Have you ever been hospitalized?

Supposed to
Prepositions of Location
*

They're in the Houshold Appliances Department in the basement.


They're on the second floor.
You'll see Children’s Clothing on the left.
You'll see Furniture on the right in the corner.
They're at the rear of the store.
There’s an elevator near the main entrance.
Walk up this staircase. —
Walk down this aisle past Women’s Clothing.

Adjectives

I’m looking for a leather belt.


A size 36 dark brown leather belt.
It's too lightweight.
They're too long.

It'stoore ligh
- They' tweight.
too long.


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Would you like to exchange them for some shorter ones?

How long will that take?


That’ll cost five ninety-four.
I'll send it parcel post.

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Gerunds/Infinitives

play tennis.
I don't want to go to the movies.
have a picnic.

Review: Present Perfect Tense

I haven’t gone skiing in a long time.


We haven’t seen a movie in a long time.

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Past Perfect Continous Tense


CARDINAL NUMBERS

one twenty |
two twenty-one
three twenty-two
four
five
six twenty-nine
seven thirty
eight forty
AU
=
WON
BWNnine fifty
ten sixty
eleven seventy
twelve eighty
thirteen ninety |
fourteen one hundred
fifteen two hundred
sixteen three hundred
seventeen
eighteen
nineteen nine hundred
one thousand
two thousand
three thousand

ten thousand
one hundred thousand
one million
1st first 20th twentieth
2nd second 21st twenty-first
3rd third 22nd twenty-second
Ath fourth
5th fifth
6th sixth 29th twenty-ninth
7th seventh 30th thirtieth
8th eighth 40th fortieth
9th ninth 50th fiftieth
10th tenth 60th sixtieth
11th eleventh 70th seventieth
12th twelfth 80th eightieth
13th thirteenth 90th ninetieth
14th fourteenth 100th one hundredth
15th fifteenth
16th sixteenth 1,000th one thousandth
17th seventeenth 1,000,000th one millionth
18th eighteenth
19th nineteenth
IRREGULAR VERBS

be was/were been
begin began begun
break broke broken —
bring brought brought
build built built
buy bought bought
catch caught caught
come came come
cut cut cut
do did done
draw drew drawn
drive drove driven
eat ate eaten
fall fell fallen
feed fed fed
feel felt felt
find found found
fly flew flown
forget forgot forgotten
get got gotten
give gave given
go went gone
grow grew grown
hang hung hung
have had had
hear heard heard
hit hit hit
hold held held
hurt hurt hurt
keep kept kept
know knew known
leave left left
lend lent lent
let let let
lose lost lost
make made made
mean meant meant
meet met met
put put put
read read read
ride rode ridden
ring rang rung
run ran run
say said said
see saw seen
sell sold sold
send sent sent
set set set
show showed shown
sing sang sung
sit sat sat
sleep slept slept
speak spoke spoken
speed sped sped
spend spent spent
stand stood stood
steal stole stolen
sweep swept swept
swim swam swum
take took taken
teach taught taught
tell told told
think thought thought
throw threw thrown
understand understood understood
wake woke woken
wear wore worn
win won won
write wrote written
SCRIPTS FOR LISTENING EXERCISES

. I'm going to get a raise!


. Me, too! »
Listen and choose the right answer. . [just passed my driver's test!
. Where’s Michael? . Congratulations!
. Who are you? . So, what's new?
. When did you move in? . All my employees plan to go on strike
soon.
. Where are you going?
. How’s Janet? . Is Fred going to quit?
. Which apartment do you live in? Not as far as I know.
What are you majoring in? . What did you do in Vancouver?
. My name is Elsa. . I went to college there.
. How do you do?
Where are you from?
|cee
ee
Ree
Ett Lwas born in Taipei and lived there
toe
.
until I finished high-school.

. What did you do in England?


Listen and choose the most appropriate
. | was a journalist.
response.
10) . Do you have any children?
1. I got the raise I was hoping for!
WS. Yes. I have a boy and a girl.
Dre
2. My husband wrecked our car last
weekend!
3. My daughter broke up with her fiancé last
week.
4. My wife got a big promotion! Listen 1
Ol . Our next-door neighbor's apartment was
Listen and complete the sentence.
robbed last night!
. I'm really enjoying my classes. My friend is living...
. I didn’t pass my driver’s test. Did. hestop.. =!
I had a wonderful time on my vacation. as PlGASe:. .
Gs
1Co). My wife had a baby last night! bout the cars. 5.
. ‘Lets work...
. Did you take him... ?
Do you have any plans. . .?
Listen and choose the correct answer. . Let’s clean the kitchen . .
Do'you know who... ?
1. A. Are you from Los Angeles?
B. No, I’m from Denver.

2. A. What do you do?


B. I’m a gym teacher.

bf
Listen 2 6. A. Are you sure this is the correct
Listen to the conversation and circle the word number?
you hear. B. Let me check. 648-2341. Yes, that’s it.

i . I'd like the number of David Yu.


. How do you spell that?
Y-U. Listen to the announcements. Which words
Howdo you spell Flanigan? do you hear?
F-L-A-N-I-G-A-N. iN The bus for Las Vegas is now leaving from
What street? gate thirteen.
. Beech Road. . Attention ... passengers for New York and
. B-E-E-C-H? New Haven ... your bus is at gate eleven.
Yes, . Attention, passengers. The nine-thirty bus
is now boarding at gate five.
. Can you spell that?
>p>
Dre
W>
D>. Sure. . Your attention, please. The three o’clock
W-I-T-T-L-E-R.
bus to Philadelphia is now boarding.
. Justa moment. Id better check the . Attention, please. The eleven forty-five
spelling. Yes, it’s K-R-I-Z-I-C-K. bus to Kansas City is now leaving from
gate seventeen.
. A. How do you spell Rio de Janeiro?
B . R-I-O D-E J-A-N-E-I-R-O. . Attention ... passengers for San
Francisco. Your bus is now boarding at
. A. Did you say H-E-N-L-E-Y? gate twelve.
B . Yes. . Passengers going to Chicago... Your bus
will leave at ten thirty from gate two.
A . Do you spell Ramirez with a “z” or
an “s’;
ay
. Your attention, please. The next bus to
B. With a “z.” Baltimore will leave from gate eight.

Listen to the conversation and choose the Listen and follow the directions to different
number you hear. places. Write the letter of the place people are
talking about in each conversation.
Ur . I'd like the number of Bob Williams.
> . Just a moment. The number is
WwW Ne A. Excuse me. Could you please tell me
539-7899. how to get to the library?
B. Okay. Walk down Fourth Street to
. Is this 592-8622? Broad Street and turn left. Walk one
. Yes, it is. block, and you'll see the library on the
corner of Third and Broad.
. I guess I dialed the wrong number. A. Thanks.
. What number did you dial?
. 832-5660. . A. Can you tell me how to get to the
laundromat?
Did you dial 860-5439? B. Sure. Walk down Oak Street to Third
. Yes, I did. Street and make a right. You'll see the
laundromat in the middle of the block.
. What’s your telephone number?
A. Thanks very much.
>Be
Wi
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bd
> . 834-5935. - .
. Excuse me. How doI get to the zoo?
. Follow Fourth Street to Broad Street.
Make a left on Broad Street and go Listen to the conversation. Did the person
three more blocks to First Street. understand the directions?
Youll see the zoo on the left, at the
intersection of First and Broad. . Take Exit15.
A. Thanks very much. . I'm following you.
A. Pardon me. Do you know how to get to . Go north.
Max’s Supermarket? . Could you please repeat that?
. Uh-hth. Follow Fourth Street all the
way to the end and make a left. Go one . Turn left at Second Avenue.
block, and you'll see it on the left. . I didn’t get that.
A. Thank you.
O>
Wb
>
> Take the first right, and you'll see a
A. Excuse me. Could you possibly tell me sign.
how to get to River City High School? . Lunderstand.
. Uh-hth. Go down Fourth Street two
. Go'to the next corner and turn right.
blocks and make a left onto Broad
Street. Go two more blocks and make a
. I didn't follow you.
right on Second Street. You'll see the > . Drive through three traffic lights and
Ww
Wr
school on your right. make a right.
A. Thank you very much. to . I’m with you.
A. Excuse me. Is there a parking lot 7. A. Turn left at the light, go about a mile,
nearby? and you'll see a sign.
. Yes. Follow Fourth Street all the way to B. I've got it.
the end. You'll see it on the left.
A. Thanks. 8. A. Take the second left after the
intersection.
. Pardon me. Where's City Hall? B. All right.
> . Follow Oak Street two blocks and make
Ww
a right onto Second Street. Walk two 9. A. Take a right and go about seven blocks.
more blocks, and you'll see City Hall at B. I didn’t get that.
the intersection of Broad and Second.
A. Thanks very much.

. I'm looking for the bus station. Can


you help me? Listen and complete the sentence.
B. Sure. Walk down Fourth Street and
make a left on Main Street. Follow I 1 necd'adozens...
Main Street to Second Street. You'll see 2. Could you pick up a quart of... ?
the bus station on the left. 3. We have to get a jarof...
A. Thank you.
4. Did you get a tube of... ?
A. Pardon me. Do you by any chance 5. Can you do me a favor and get a box of .. . ?
know where the bank is? 6. I’ve'got to get a head of .. .
. Yes. Go down Fourth to Main and
7. need a stickior
make a left. Go two blocks and make a
right. The bank is in the middle of the 8. Could you buy a few... ?
block on the right.
. Thank you very much.
. I think it’s really convenient.
. It has a brand new kitchen.
Listen and choose the letter or number you . It's very complicated.
hear.
W . It's within walking distance of the school.
BRB
OM

. Excuse me. Did you say Aisle 3?


Sorry. Did you say H Street?
. Is this Aisle J?
You can find it in Aisle 8. Listen and put a check next to the task that
. Do you spell that with a D? each employee has already done and an X next
to the task that the employee hasn’t done yet.
. I'm sorry. I said G.
. We need fourteen. 1. A. Howard, have you typed those letters
. Pardon me. Is this N Street? yet?
B. Yes, I have, Mrs. Johnson. I typed them
ONAUBWN
0 . What number is this? Seventy?
this afternoon.
— oO . Sorry. Did you say Aisle F? A. That's good. And have you also made
copies of them?
B. No, I haven’t made the copies yet. I'll
do that in a few minutes.
A. Oh, and one more thing, Howard.
What prices do you hear?
Have you gotten the mail from the
1. That comes to thirteen dollars and fifteen mailroom yet?
cents. B. Not yet, Mrs. Johnson. I'll get the mail
2. The total is eighteen dollars and ten cents. right after I make the copies of the
letters.
3. Your change is seven dollars and forty A. That’s fine. Oh, and before I forget,
cents.
Howard. You need to speak to Mr.
4. It’s hard to believe how little you can buy Chen in Personnel about changing your
for sixteen dollars and forty-three cents. work schedule for next month.
5. Fifteen dollars and seventy-six cents? B. I've already spoken with him, and
That's unbelievable! everything has been arranged.
6. How about that! It’s only thirty dollars 2. A. Stella, have you fixed the copy machine
and fifty-eight cents. yet? It’s been broken for over a week.
7. That'll be twenty-two dollars and eleven B. I’ve already fixed it, Mr. Leonard. I
cents. fixed it early this morning.
8. Nineteen dollars and eighty-eight cents, A. That’s great. And have you cleaned the
please. supply room yet?
B. Not yet. I'll do that later this morning,
9. Nine dollars and ninety-eight cents?
That's cheap! after I go to the post office.
A. Oh, by the way, Stella. I noticed that
you haven't filled out your time sheet
for this week.
B. I’m sorry, Mr. Leonard. I'll do it right
Listen and decide what the people are talking away.
about.
1. These aren't difficult to make.
2. It’s really delicious!

Ve/
. A. Mrs. Giannini, I’ve already set the A. Mrs. Hernandez, I’ve made all the beds
tables, I’ve put the glasses out, and I’ve and I’ve polished the tables in the lobby.
arranged all the flowers. B. That’s wonderful, Emily. Now you need
. That’s wonderful, Richard. I guess to wash the uniforms.
we're all ready for tonight. By the way, A. I've already washed them, Mrs.
have you vacuumed the floor yet? It Hernandez.
really needs to be done. . You have? That's great.
. Sorry, Mrs. Giannini. I'll vacuum it . Yes, I washed them all this morning.
right away. . By the way, Emily. Do you know that
We
B. Thanks, Richard. we have several new rules and
regulations for employees here at the
A. I’m sorry I haven't written that report Royal Plaza Hotel?
yet, Mr. Davis. I'll write it over the A. Yes, I know, Mrs. Hernandez. I’ve
weekend. already read them all.
. No problem, Richard.
. And I’m also sorry I haven't given out
the paychecks yet, Mr. Davis. I'll give
them out right away.
. Please do that, Richard. The paychecks Listen and choose the correct answer.
are supposed to be given out right after
lunch. i. Roger took violin lessons for five years.
. Oh, that reminds me, Mr. Davis. I Za My daughter has been studying Spanish
haven't eaten lunch yet. for two years.
. Richard. Have you met with your . Mark was an architect.
supervisor recently?
. My children have known how to ski for a
. You mean Mr. Cooper? No, I haven't. I
long time.
haven't met with him in a long time.
. Richard, I think there are a few things . Elena has been a computer programmer
you need to talk to Mr. Cooper about... since college.
as soon as possible! . I've been working in the Accounting
. Of course, Mr. Davis. I'll speak to him Department for a long time.
right away... after I eat lunch. . Irene was a receptionist until the office
shut down.
. Shirley, the animals seem to be very
hungry today. Have you fed them yet? . The truth is, I haven’t been happy in my
. Yes, I have. I fed them a few minutes job for a long time.
ago. And I also cleaned all the cages.
. You did? That's great. By the way,
Shirley, you were going to repair the
van. It really needs to be fixed.
Listen and choose the correct conclusion.
. No, problem, Mr. Miller. I'll repair it in
a little while. i Could you please send an engine unit right
. One last thing, Shirley. Have you away? |
walked Mrs. Carter’s dog? Remember, Pe, I think there's a robber in my neighbor's
youre supposed to walk him a few house!
times a day.
. Call the animal removal specialist right
. I've already walked him twice today,
away!
Mr. Miller, but I'll walk him again if you
want me to. 4. The kitchen floor has flooded!
. No, that’s fine. Twice is enough. . Please send an ambulance right away!
. Can you send a squad car?
Now listen to the next conversation.

Listen to the conversation and then answer A. Police Department.


true or false. B: There's been an accident on Highway 85. A
patrol car has been hit by a bus.
A. Police.
. I want to report an accident. 7. An accident has just occurred on
Highway 85.
Okay.
8. A police car and a bus were in an accident.
. An airplane has landed on the expressway.
What's your name?
Rick Walters.
. Where did this occur? Listen and decide what each person’s problem is.
Oo
lo
Do
tS. About two miles south of the airport, near
Exit 4. . Can you suggest a good lotion?
> . Okay. We'll be there right away. . [recommend this new decongestant spray.
. Ineed a couple of aspirin.
1. There was an accident at the airport.
It gets frizzy in this humidity.
2. Rick Walters called to report the accident.
. Try these eyedrops.
Now listen to the next conversation. . I didn't sleep well last night.

A. Police.
. I want to report a robbery.
. Okay. Go ahead.
Listen and complete the sentence.
ww. A drug store has just been robbed at
Ore
Milford Shopping Mall. . | parked the car near: ..
. What’s your name? . Take the elevator to. .:
> . Helen Nichols.
OW . Household appliances? They’re on...
We left it at the front of the...
3. Helen Milford called to report a
robbery. . Did they put the boxes in. . .?
4. Someone robbed a drug store. . The staircase is on the...

Now listen to the next conversation.

A. Sergeant Garner.
B. I'd like to report a mugging. Listen to the conversation. What are these
A. Yes. Go on. people talking about?
B. A man just mugged two women in front of
le . Which one are you interested in?
my apartment building. The address is forty-
. The one with the 18-inch screen.
two fifty-three Harrison Street.
. Which one would you like?
5. Two women just mugged someone.
. The one that beeps every hour.
6. Sergeant Garner called to report the
mugging. . Which one would you like to buy?
. The one with two doors.

. Which one would you like to try?


Dr
Were
Br
WS. The one with a manual transmission.

Ye
. Which one should we buy? 11. A. Do you have this shirt in a permanent
. The one that’s on sale. press?
B. Yes, we do.
. Which one do you want?
The one with the largest memory. 12. A. Will this be cash?
B. No. I'll pay with my MasterCard.
. Which one should we buy?
. The one with remote control.

. Which one did you get?


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lee)
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. The self-cleaning one. Listen and choose the best answer.

. Could you carry this box for me?


. This recipe is very simple.
Listen to the conversation. What word do you You know, we need a larger rug.
hear? These earrings are too tight!
. This tie is too conservative!
1A . I’m looking for a brown leather belt. _It’stoo short!
B. What size?
. Hmm. This brown belt is too dark!
i 34.
~ . Lhad trouble with this exercise!
2A. Do you know what size you are?
B. Yes. I'ma 15 neck and a 33 sleeve.
A . All right. One moment, please.

SN, Which one do you like? Listen and choose the correct number.
B. The blue one.

4A . I'd like this skirt in a medium.


. How long will it take?
B. Yes. Here you are.
. It'll take about ten days.

5, A . Lusually wear a size 7. How much will it cost?


B . Here. Try this in a small.
>. It'll be
W> twelve dollars and ninety-six
cents.
6, A. Which one will you take?
B . I'll take the red and white one.
. How much does it weigh?
. It’s eleven pounds.
Tok . I'll take this brown one.
B . Okay. Will this be cash or charge? . What's the cost?
. Fourteen sixty-eight.
8. A . I'd like to buy a blue permanent press
blouse. . When will it get there?
B . What size? . It'll get there in about nine days.
A . Twelve, I think.
. How heavy is it?
9. A. Do you think your brother will like . Four pounds.
this coat? “i) How much will that be?
B. Yes. Definitely. I'll take it. . It’li be thirteen seventy-eight.
10. . I want to buy a beige belt .. . size 32. . How much do I owe you?
. All right. Let’s look on that rack over >
Dee
eo. Twelve sixty-four.
BS
Fo
there.
_ A. Bob, do you want to go bowling
tomorrow night?
Listen and decide which weather forecast is . Tomorrow night? I’m afraid I can't.
correct. I've got to baby-sit for my cousin.

ibs Here's today’s weather forecast for the %) A. Angela, how would you like to see a
metropolitan area. We're going to have ballgame with me this weekend?
rain this afternoon. Temperatures will be B. Id love to.
in the low eighties.
. Lucy, would you by any chance be
. Here is the weather update for our area. interested in going to a movie with me
We have a sunny day ahead. The present this Friday night?
temperature is forty-five degrees. . This Friday night? Hmm. Let me
Tonight's low will be in the thirties. think. You know, I think I have to help
my parents clean the attic. Maybe
A. And now, let’s hear the weather report some other time, Ronald.
from Jim Reed.
B. Thank you, Jane. It looks like we'll _ A. Howard, what about going to a
have a little snow this morning . . . but museum with me tomorrow?
nothing to worry about. And put on . Gee, Irene, I’m afraid I won't be able to.
those heavy jackets! Today’s high will . You won't?
be only about twenty-five. w . No. I’ve got to finish an important
wre
term paper.
. It’s going to be a hot, muggy evening with Oh.
temperatures in the mid-eighties. We have . Maybe some other time, okay?
a seventy percent chance of thunderstorms . Sure, Howard.
throughout the night.
>>
> . Tim, do you feel like going skating this
. Now here's our latest weather update from afternoon?
Rockin’ Ninety-Nine Weather Center. The ee) . This afternoon? Sure. That’s a great
good news is NO MORE RAIN in the idea. I really should do my homework,
forecast. We'll have clearing tonight, but but I’d much rather go skating with
watch out for fog early tomorrow morning you.
while you're driving to work.
. Millie, let’s get together this weekend.
6. A. Now it’s time to hear from our weather . Great idea. What do you want to do?
reporter, Mike Martinez. Mike, what . Let’s take a nice long walk in the park.
does it look like out there today? . Okay. When?
B. Well, Susan, hold on to your hat! We’re How about Sunday afternoon?
in for a windy day with gusts up to >W>
. Sunday afternoon? Gee, I won't be able
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answer the questions.
The State Theater is proud to present
One Last Kiss. There are shows this
evening at seven-thirty and nine-thirty.
Tickets are seven dollars apiece.

Thanks for calling the Town Theater.


We're happy to be showing the popular film
The Friendly Giant. The afternoon show is at
one o'clock. Other shows are at three o’clock
and five o'clock. Tickets for the one o’clock
show are three dollars. All other shows are six
dollars each.
GRAMMAR INDEX
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Adjectives, 56-59, 68, 120-123 Passives, 126, 127
Past Continuous to Express Future
C Intention, 84, 85
Can, 86, 87, 140, 141 Past Perfect Continuous Tense, 144, 145
Comparatives, 122, 123 Past Perfect Tense, 142, 143
Could, 82, 104, 105, 106, 136, 137 Past Tense, 20-23, 48, 49
Count/Non-Count Nouns, 60-69 Prepositions of Location, 96-99, 116, 117
Present Perfect Continuous Tense, 86-89
D [Link] Tense, 76-85, 88, 89,
Declarative Sentences with Question 94-97, 100-103, 134, 138
Intonation, 42 Present Perfect vs. Past Tense, 88, 89
Pronoun Review, 68, 69
F
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Q
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Short Answers, 102-103
H Should, 104, 105, 110, 111
Simple Present Tense, 40, 41
Have Got to, 42, 105-107, 140, 141
Since/For, 76, 77, 81, 86, 87
Have to, 42, 105-107, 140, 141
Singular/Plural, 56-59, 126, 127
I Supposed to, 84, 106, 107

Imperatives, 44-49, 70, 71 T


Infinitives, 136-141
Tense Review, 3-9, 14, 15, 24-27, 30, 31
M Too, 122, 123

May, 106 W
Might, 104-111
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Must, 104-106
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Need to, 106
Negative Sentences, 24-27, 38, 39

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Ought to, 110
TOPIC INDEX
AUTOMOBILES HEALTH
Buying a Car, 130 Ailments and Symptoms, 98-101
Checking into a Hospital or Clinic, 14
CLOTHING Giving a Medical History, 102, 103
Making an Appointment, 100, 101
Describing Clothing, 120-123
Medical Advice, 104, 105, 110, 111
Selecting Clothing, 120, 121

DEPARTMENT STORE
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Obtaining Housing, 56-59
Locating Items, 116, 117
Relations with Neighbors, 2, 3
Purchasing an Item, 118-121
Returning an Item, 122, 123
MONEY

DRUG STORE Paying for Goods and Services, 66, 67


Locating Items, 98, 99
Over-the-Counter Drugs, 98, 99 »PERSONAL INFORMATION
Prescriptions, 106, 107 Address, 14, 15, 94, 95
Age, 14
EMERGENCIES Family Members, 10, 11
Name, 14, 15, 94
Reporting a Home Emergency, 94, 95
Reporting an Accident or Incident, 96, Nationality, 12, 13
97 Social Security Number, 14, 15
Telephone Number, 14, 15, 94
Work Experience, 76, 77, 82, 83, 86-89
EMPLOYMENT
Applying for a Job, 76, 77
POST OFFICE
Inquiring about Job Responsibilities,
88, 89 Mailing Packages, 128, 129
Inquiring about Workplace Events, Using Postal Services, 126, 127
78-80
Making and Fulfilling Requests, 84, 85 RECREATION
Stating Skills and Qualifications, 76-77, Listings and Schedules, 146, 147
82-87 Recreational and Entertainment
Activities, 134-145
FOOD
Describing Food, 68, 69 SOCIAL COMMUNICATION
Food Items, 60-63 Compliments, 68, 69
Recipes, 70, 71 Invitations, 138-141
Meeting People, 2-11
GETTING AROUND TOWN Sharing Information, 20-31
Locating Places in the Community,
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Locating Items, 64, 65 Accommodations: Checking In, 12, 13
Purchasing Items, 66, 67 Customs and Immigration, 10

TELEPHONE WEATHER
Directory Assistance, 36, 37 Weather Conditions, 138, 139
Wrong Numbers, 38, 39 Weather Forecasts, 138, 139

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Modes of Transportation, 40, 41
Route Information, 40, 41
Schedules, 42, 43
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ExpressWays 3 Second Edition

Steven J. Molinsky Bill Bliss


ExpressWays is a complete four-level course for learners of English. Its innovative spiraled
curriculum integrates lifeskill topics, functions, and grammar in an imaginative highway
theme that puts students in the fast lane for an exciting and motivating journey to English
language proficiency. Role playing, cooperative learning, critical thinking, problem solving,
and community tasks offer students interactive, student-centered learning that is relevant to
their varied needs and interests.
Each level of ExpressWays offers all-skills language instruction. For supplementary
practice there are two options: The Navigator companion books provide lifeskills content
through an innovative magazine format. The ExpressWays Activity Workbooks offer a variety
of exercises and activities for reinforcement of vocabulary and grammar.

Guided Conversations offer students CrossTalk and Cultural Intersections


meaningful and lively communication activities enable students to relate lesson
practice. content to their own lives and to discuss
cross-cultural issues.
Reflections and Community
Connections activities provide
opportunities for self-assessment, critical
InterActions and Interview activities
engage students in role playing and
thinking, problem solving, and task-based
activities involving community resources.
cooperative learning.

Constructions Ahead! and Listen Reading Passages and Your Turn


exercises provide reinforcement of activities provide students with reading
grammar and intensive listening and writing experiences based on the
comprehension practice. themes of each chapter.

The Complete ExpressWays Program ,


¢ Student Texts ¢ Activity Workbooks ¢ Audio and Picture Program
¢ Navigator Companion Books ¢ Teacher’s Guides ¢ Testing Program

ISBN 0-13-385535-x
90000

Pearson
Je lecestnceyal !
978 0133'85535

Common questions

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In the ExpressWays series, the dimensions of function, form, and content interact to promote communicative competence by creating a tri-dimensional clustering in each lesson. This approach simultaneously provides students with practical engagement in using grammatical forms (form) to express language functions (function) in various practical settings (content). For instance, lessons are designed around real-life contexts in community, school, or social settings, exposing students to different communication registers, from formal to informal . This methodology ensures that learners are not just practicing language mechanically but are using it dynamically across multiple scenarios, which is crucial for achieving communicative competence .

'InterChange' activities in the ExpressWays curriculum enable creative language production by providing structured opportunities for students to craft and present guided role plays. Each activity includes a model that students can practice and adapt, encouraging them to incorporate new vocabulary, expressions, and ideas . By allowing modifications and expansions of the given model, these activities foster creativity, initiative, and originality in language usage, empowering students to communicate more dynamically and fluently in both familiar and novel contexts .

'Figure It Out!' activities align with the ExpressWays program's objective of fostering critical thinking by engaging students in problem-solving exercises that require them to analyze and apply language knowledge in new contexts. These activities challenge students to think independently and creatively, integrate different language skills, and make informed decisions within communicative environments . This approach not only enhances linguistic competence but also develops cognitive skills crucial for real-world problem solving, thereby aligning with the broader educational goal of nurturing critical thinkers .

The ExpressWays Teacher’s Guides suggest diverse pedagogical strategies to accommodate varying teaching styles and student needs. These include using chapter-opening photos to stimulate discussions on real-life situations, and guided conversations structured in clear, progressive steps from setting the scene, listening, to reading and practicing . Additionally, they recommend interactive activities like role plays and varied exercises to allow for differentiated instruction tailored to learners' proficiency levels and learning preferences . The guides emphasize flexibility, encouraging teachers to adapt strategies to suit their unique classroom dynamic while maintaining the core linguistic goals of the program .

The ExpressWays program encourages integration of language learning with personal experiences and community interactions through activities like CrossTalk, InterActions, and Community Connections. CrossTalk activities allow students to relate lesson content to their own lives, fostering a personal connection to the material . InterActions provide role-playing opportunities, encouraging cooperative learning and real-life application . Community Connections tasks extend learning beyond the classroom by involving task-based assignments within their communities, which encourages students to practice their language skills in authentic settings and contextually relevant manners . This holistic approach not only reinforces language acquisition but makes it more meaningful and applicable to students' everyday lives .

'Rest Stop' activities contribute to the spiral learning method in the ExpressWays series by offering periodic reviews and synthesis of previously covered topics, functions, and grammar structures. These activities provide scenarios where students can practice improvisational role plays based on dialogues from earlier chapters, reinforcing cumulative learning . By revisiting and expanding upon earlier content, students consolidate their understanding and retain functional expressions and grammar, embodying the principles of a spiral curriculum, which builds and intensifies learning at each level .

The ExpressWays curriculum accommodates different learning registers by providing comprehensive practice across formal and informal communication contexts. It covers not only conversational and everyday English used with friends and family but also formal expressions suitable for job interviews and interactions with authority figures . Through its diverse lesson content, which includes role-plays and exercises, students learn to modulate their language according to the context—whether it's a professional setting like a workplace or casual environments like social gatherings . This holistic approach ensures that students are well-equipped to navigate various communicative contexts effectively .

The ExpressWays program comprises several components that interconnect to enhance English language learning outcomes. These include Student Texts, which focus on speaking, reading, writing, and listening comprehension, integrating grammar and functions in a topic-based curriculum . Activity Workbooks reinforce these elements through exercises coordinated with the student texts, also including pronunciation practice . Navigator Companion Books expand on life skills and integrate with student texts, while Teacher’s Guides offer instructional support with background notes and activities . The Audio Program provides realistic conversation exercises, complementing written texts with listening comprehension . A Picture Program employs visual aids for vocabulary enrichment and role-playing activities, while a Testing Program evaluates student progress . These components interrelate through a spiraled curriculum encompassing different competency levels, reinforcing language skills applicable in real-life contexts .

Cultural intersections in the ExpressWays program play a pivotal role by offering students opportunities to engage in cross-cultural comparisons and understanding. These activities are designed to prompt students to reflect on and discuss cultural differences and similarities, thereby broadening their perspective beyond their own cultural framework . By doing so, students develop a deeper appreciation and understanding of other cultures, which is essential for effective communication in a globalized context . This cross-cultural awareness also promotes tolerance and empathy, essential skills in multicultural environments .

Guided conversations in the ExpressWays curriculum support student engagement in real-life communication by utilizing model dialogs that mirror everyday interactions. These conversations introduce vocabulary, grammar, and functional expressions within a real-life context, providing a scaffolding for students to build upon . They are structured to encourage students to substitute new content or expressions freely, creating conversations relevant to their personal experiences and backgrounds . This exercise helps in transitioning them from guided to spontaneous language use, preparing them for real-world language application .

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