Unit 1 The Way We Are

Touchstone Arcade Level 3
[Level 3]
[Unit 1 The way we are]
[Header:] DRAG AND DROP Manner adverbs and adjectives

[Instructions:] Choose the correct words to complete the sentences. There is one extra
word.
[Answer Choices:] different hard differently quickly
1. My life is very busy, and I’m often in a hurry, so I do everything [quickly]. My friends
tell me I need to slow down, and I think they’re right. I’m going to try_[hard]_ to plan my
time [differently] in the future.
[Answer Choices:] carefully fast careful strongly
2. I don’t like it when people drive too _[fast]_. It’s just not safe. I’m a _[careful]_ driver,
and I think people should drive slowly. I feel pretty [strongly] about it.
[Answer Choices:] patient automatically late seriously
3. I take my job _[seriously]_. I never arrive _[late] at the office, and I always work very
hard. My only problem is in meetings. I’m not a quiet person, so when I have an idea, I
say what I think [automatically], and sometimes I interrupt people.
[Answer Choices:] easily easy different terrible
4. My brother Tom and I are so [different]. I’m very shy and quiet, but Tom makes
friends [easily]. Tom’s also a good singer, but when I try to sing, my voice sounds
[terrible].
[Footer:] This activity practices grammar from Lesson A.
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[* indicates correct answer]

[Level 3]
[Header:] WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Questions giving alternatives

[Instructions:] Click on the audio icon. Listen. Do you hear a question giving an
alternative? Click on yes or no.
1. [audio: Do you learn new vocabulary quickly? Or does it take you a long time?]
[L3U01WL01.mp3]
*[ ] yes
[ ] no
2. [audio: Do you always drive safely? Do you try to drive carefully?]

[L3U01WL02.mp3]
[ ] yes
*[ ] no
3. [audio: Do you sometimes interrupt people when they’re speaking? Do you finish
people’s sentences?] [L3U01WL03.mp3]
[ ] yes
*[ ] no
4. [audio: Do you do your English homework carefully? Or do you do it quickly?]

[L3U01WL04.mp3]
*[ ] yes
[ ] no
5. [audio: Do you make friends easily? Or are you shy?] [L3U01WL05.mp3]

*[ ] yes
[ ] no
6. [audio: Are you often in a hurry? Do you get impatient in long lines? ]
[L3U01WL06.mp3]
[ ] yes
*[ ] no
7. [audio: Do you drive slowly? Or are you a fast driver?] [L3U01WL07.mp3]

*[ ] yes
[ ] no
8. [audio: Do you want to take a vacation this summer? Do you like the beach?]
[L3U01WL08.mp3]
[ ] yes
*[ ] no
[Footer:] This activity practices pronunciation from Lesson A.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] GUESS THE WORD Personalities

[Instructions:]
1. generous
Hint: You often give to others.
2. arrogant
Hint: You’re too proud.
3. easygoing
Hint: You’re laid-back and relaxed.
4. disorganized
Hint: You often lose or forget things.
5. honest
Hint: You always tell the truth.
6. selfish
Hint: You think only of yourself.
7. outgoing
Hint: You’re not shy.
8. reliable
Hint: Your friends can count on you.
[Footer:] This activity practices vocabulary from Lesson B.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] UNSCRAMBLE THE SENTENCE Adverbs before adjectives and adverbs

[Instructions:] Unscramble the sentence.
1. is / wonderful / absolutely / my teacher

[My teacher is absolutely wonderful.]
2. is / disorganized / my sister / totally

[My sister is totally disorganized.]
3. is / talented / that woman / extremely

[That woman is extremely talented.]
4. honest /my best friend / completely / is

[My best friend is completely honest.]
5. an / person / you are / generous / incredibly

[You are an incredibly generous person.]
6. unfriendly / he’s / really / some people / think

[Some people think he’s really unfriendly.]
[Footer:] This activity practices grammar from Lesson B.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] MATCHING Describing individual habits

[Instructions:] Match the responses to the statements.
a. Well, at least he doesn’t damage them. 1. He’s always playing loud music. [*g]
b. Well, at least he pays for dinner. 2. She’s always borrowing my clothes. [*d]
c. Yeah, but at least he gets good grades. 3. She’s always coming home late. [*f]
d. Well, at least she returns them to you. 4. He’s always taking my CDs. [*a]
e. Well, at least you find them again. 5. He’s always falling asleep in class. [*c]
f. Yeah, but at least she calls first. 6. I’m always losing my keys. [*e]
g. Well, at least it’s good music.
[Footer:] This activity practices conversation strategies from Lesson C.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] READING Julia Roberts

[Instructions:] Read the article. Then answer the questions.
Julia Roberts is an incredibly talented actor. She’s very well known for her leading roles
in Hollywood movies. Roberts may also be one of the richest female actors in
Hollywood. She earned $20 million for her role in the movie Erin Brokovich. But did you
know that she’s also extremely generous? Julia works hard for organizations like
UNICEF – an international organization that helps children around the world. She also
loves animals, and once she traveled to Borneo and Indonesia to make a film about some
of the endangered animals there.
Here are some more interesting facts about Julia Roberts:
1. If you’re meeting Julia Roberts, don’t expect her to wait patiently if you are late.
She likes to be on time for everything – although as a mother of twins, it may be
harder now!
2. In high school, Julia was an accomplished student, both inside and outside of the
classroom. She was a member of the Spanish club and the tennis team. She also
played the clarinet well and was in the school band.
3. As a teenager she worked hard. She waited tables at a pizza restaurant and worked
at a local movie theater. See! Even movie stars have to start somewhere!
1. What is Julia Roberts well known for?

a) Travel films.
b) Working with children.
*c) Acting.
2. Why did Julia travel to Borneo and Indonesia?

*a) To make a film about animals.
b) To visit the local children.
c) To make the movie Erin Brokovich.
3. When does Julia get impatient?

*a) When people are late.
b) When she’s waiting for her twins.
c) When she has to meet people.
4. What was Julia like as a teenager?

a) She didn’t like to work too hard.
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*b) She was an accomplished student.

c) She stayed inside the classroom.
[Footer:] This activity practices language from Lesson D.
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[Level 3]
[Unit 2 Experiences]
[Header:] CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD Present perfect statements

[Instructions:] Click on the correct words or phrases.
1. I always loved / *I’ve always loved traveling. I was / *I’ve been to Canada several
times, and last summer, *I went / I’ve gone to Europe with my family.
2. Last weekend, *my son went / my son’s gone camping with his friends, but he
*didn’t have / hasn’t had much fun. Actually, he / *he’s never enjoyed outdoor
activities.
3. Did you ever try / *Have you ever tried snowboarding? *I took / I’ve taken lessons
last winter. My dream is to buy my own snowboard, but I didn’t save / *haven’t saved
enough money.
4. Sonia’s parents *have never traveled / never traveled outside of Brazil.

Sonia / *Sonia’s always wanted to take them to Asia, but they didn’t have / *haven’t
had any free time.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] CROSSWORD Good and bad experiences

[Instructions:] Complete the crossword puzzle.
1. Have you ever a trip to Egypt? [*taken]
2. I’m very healthy. I’ve never the flu. [*had]
3. Have you ever ___ to a famous actor? [*spoken]
4. Jen’s a good student. She’s a perfect grade on every exam. [*gotten]
5. Have you ever a talent contest? [*won]
6. I’m very disorganized. I’ve a lot of important things. [*lost]
7. Have you ever and hurt yourself while surfing? [*fallen]
8. Have you ever an appointment with your teacher? [*forgotten]
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[Level 3]
[Header:] WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Present perfect and simple past

[Instructions:] Click on the audio icon. Listen. Do you hear the present perfect or the
simple past? Click on the correct answer.
1. [audio: Did you go to the movies last night?] [L3U02WL01.mp3]

[ ] present perfect
*[ ] simple past
2. [audio: Have you ever tried Thai food?] [L3U02WL02.mp3]

*[ ] present perfect
[ ] simple past
3. [audio: I’ve saved enough money to buy a computer.] [L3U02WL03.mp3]

[ ] simple past
4. [audio: I took a trip to China last summer.] [L3U02WL04.mp3]

[ ] present perfect
*[ ] simple past
5. [audio: I’ve always wanted to learn Spanish.] [L3U02WL05.mp3]

[ ] simple past
6. [audio: I didn’t win the competition.] [L3U02WL06.mp3]

[ ] present perfect
*[ ] simple past
7. [audio: Have you ever broken something valuable?] [L3U02WL07.mp3]

[ ] simple past
8. [audio: I got a perfect grade on my English exam.] [L3U02WL08.mp3]

[ ] present perfect
*[ ] simple past
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[Level 3]
[Header:] PUT THE SENTENCES IN ORDER Keeping the conversation going

[Instructions:] Put the sentences in order.
You do? Isn’t it scary? [*5]
No, but I’d like to try it someday. Did you like it? [*3]
Yes, I have. Have you tried it? [*2]
Yeah, a little, but it’s really exciting. [*6]
Have you ever gone hang gliding? [*1]
Yes, I loved it. Actually, I go all the time. [*4]
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[Level 3]
[Header:] READING Travel experiences

[Instructions:] Read the e-mail messages. Then answer the questions.
[Design as e-mail messages.]
Hi Naomi,
Sorry, I haven’t had time to write much during this trip. Mike and I are in Venezuela now.
We’ve spent about ten days here, and we’ve done so many exciting things! When we first
arrived, we went to Angel Falls. I’ve never seen anything so beautiful. We just got back
from Mérida – a university town near Pico Bolívar mountain. There are some really
beautiful buildings and excellent museums. We had a great time on the cable-car ride to
the top of Pico Espejo mountain. Fortunately, there were no clouds that day, and we had
an incredible view. We haven’t had time to do any shopping, but we’ve taken a lot of
great pictures. I can’t wait to show you all the great things we’ve seen. See you after
vacation!
Your friend, Eric
Hi Eric,
Thanks for your e-mail. I’m glad you and Mike are having a good time traveling. I’m
having fun, too! I’ve finally landed in Turkey, and I’m having the most amazing time
shopping! I’ve done a lot of shopping. The Grand Bazaar is amazing – I’ve never seen a
huge market like this before. There are over 4,000 places to shop and eat. I’ve bought
some beautiful clothing and some silver jewelry for myself. I’ve always wanted a Turkish
rug for my apartment, but I can’t carry one home with me. Too bad! Turkish food is really
good. There are a few things I haven’t tried. I’ve heard Turkish desserts are incredible.
Well, I have a few more days here, and I’m sure I’m going to eat (and shop) a lot more!
See you soon.
Naomi
1. What did Eric and Mike do when they first arrived in Venezuela?
a. They went on a cable-car ride.
*b. They went to see Angel Falls.
c. They visited the museums.
2. What did Eric like about Mérida?

a. The university.
*b. The museums.
c. The shops.
3. Why does Naomi think the Grand Bazaar is amazing?

a. It’s very busy.
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b. All of the shops sell silver jewelry.

*c. There are so many places to shop and eat.
4. What did Naomi buy at the Grand Bazaar?

*a. Some things for herself.
b. A Turkish rug to take home.
c. Some Turkish desserts.
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[Level 3]
[Unit 3 Wonders of the world]
[Header:] DRAG AND DROP Superlatives

[Instructions:] Choose the correct words and phrases to complete the sentences. There is
one extra word.
[Answer Choices:] most nicest busiest worst
1. O’Hare Airport in Chicago is the world’s [busiest] airport. This airport has the [most]
flights every day. Each year, around 80 million people travel through it to cities around
the world. Unfortunately, Chicago has some of the [worst] winter weather, so many
flights are canceled.
[Answer Choices:] most interesting fastest biggest most expensive
2. Japan is the [most expensive] country in the world, but it’s also one of the [most
interesting] places to visit. Tokyo has great restaurants and fun things for tourists to do.
There’s a lot of traffic in the city, so the [fastest] way to travel around is by subway.
[Answer Choices:] most smallest most famous largest
3. What’s the [smallest] country in the world? It’s Vatican City in Rome, Italy. Only
around 800 people live there. It’s also one of the places with the [most] tourism in
Europe. People come from around the world to visit the beautiful buildings and to see art
and paintings by some of the [most famous] Italian artists.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Linking and deletion with superlatives

[Instructions:] Click on the audio icon. Listen to the question. Then click on the phrase
you hear.
1. [audio: What’s the fastest way to get to your house?] [L3U03WL01.mp3]

*[ ] the fastest way
[ ] a fast way
2. [audio: What’s the nicest restaurant in your neighborhood?] [L3U03WL02.mp3]

*[ ] the nicest restaurant
[ ] a nice restaurant
3. [audio: What’s a popular movie for kids?] [L3U03WL03.mp3]

[ ] the most popular movie
*[ ] a popular movie
4. [audio: What’s the most famous city you’ve visited?] [L3U03WL04.mp3]

*[ ] the most famous city
[ ] a famous city
5. [audio: What’s the busiest time of day for traffic?] [L3U03WL05.mp3]

* [ ] the busiest time of day
[ ] a busy time of day
6. [audio: What’s a tall building in this area?] [L3U03WL06.mp3]

[ ] the tallest building
*[ ] a tall building
7. [audio: What’s the most famous monument in your town?] [L3U03WL07.mp3]

*[ ] the most famous monument
[ ] a famous monument
8. [audio: Which neighborhood has the most coffee shops?] [L3U03WL08.mp3]

*[ ] the most coffee shops
[ ] the best coffee shops
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[Level 3]
[Unit 3 Wonders of the world]]
[Header:] GUESS THE WORD Natural wonders

[Instructions:]
[art—photos—from SB3 p. 24]
1. river
Hint: [L3U03GW01.jpg]
2. rain forest
3. mountain
4. ocean
5. desert
6. volcano
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[Level 3]
[Header:] PUT THE SENTENCES IN ORDER Using superlatives for emphasis

It really is. I went there several years ago, and I had the best time. Have you ever
seen my photos? [*3]
It sure is. I’ve heard that, too. It isn’t too hot, and it doesn’t rain too much. [*5]
We really should. It has the best beaches, and the rain forests are amazing, too. [*2]
It’s the greatest country!
We should go to Thailand sometime. [*1]
Yes, I have. They’re really great. So, when do you want to go? I’ve heard the nicest
weather is in the winter. [*4]
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[ [√] indicates correct answer]
[Level 3]
[Header:] READING Australia: A country of world records

[Instructions:] Read the article. Then click on True or False.
Australia may not be the largest country on Earth – it’s the sixth largest after Russia,
Canada, China, the USA, and Brazil – but it is a country of world records. Here are some
of them:
Natural wonders
Uluru, previously named Ayers Rock, is the world’s biggest rock. At its widest point, it
measures 9.4 kilometers (5.8 miles) around. The best time to see Uluru is when it
changes color at sunrise and sunset.
Australia has the largest number of beaches in the world. There are more than 10,000
beaches. It also has the largest sand island, Fraser Island. It’s 120 kilometers (74.6 miles)
long, and 10 kilometers (6.2 miles) wide.
But perhaps one of the most famous natural wonders in the world is the Great Barrier
Reef, on Australia’s east coast. It covers an area bigger than the United Kingdom and
Ireland, and it has more than 1,000 islands. Visitors travel from all over the world to go
scuba diving there.
Climate
Antarctica is the world’s driest continent on Earth, but Australia is the driest continent
where people live. Almost 35% of Australia is desert, and it has some of the smallest
amounts of rain in the world.
Wildlife
Most visitors to Australia want to see the kangaroos and koala bears. But did you know
the koala bear is the world’s sleepiest animal? It sleeps for 22 hours a day! What does the
koala do the other two hours? It eats the leaves of Australia’s famous eucalyptus trees.
True False
1. Australia is the largest country on Earth. [√]
2. Uluru is almost 10 kilometers wide. [√]
3. Australia has the largest beach in the world. [√]
4. The Great Barrier Reef is on the east coast of Australia. [√]
5. Australia is one of the driest places on Earth. [√]
6. Both koalas and kangaroos sleep for 22 hours a day. [√]
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[Level 3]
[Unit 4 Family life]
[Header:] UNSCRAMBLE THE SENTENCE Verbs let, make, help, have, get, want,
ask, tell
1. won’t / me / let / late / stay out / my father

[My father won’t let me stay out late.]
2. clean up / get / I / my son / to / can’t / his room

[I can’t get my son to clean up his room.]
3. dinner / is going / me / David / help / to / cook

[David is going to help me cook dinner.]
4. their homework / early / them / finish / their parents / have

[Their parents have them finish their homework early.]
5. ask / have to / me / to / drive / my sister / everywhere / I

[I have to ask my sister to drive me everywhere.]
6. study /is / to / telling / law / Kate’s mother / always / her

[Kate’s mother is always telling her to study law.]
7. with / to / wants / spend / more time / her / me / my grandmother

[My grandmother wants me to spend more time with her.]
8. should / I / think / the house / make / their kids / parents /clean

[I think parents should make their kids clean the house.]
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[Level 3]
[Header:] WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Reduction of used to

[Instructions:] Click on the audio icon. Do you hear the reduction of used to? Click on
yes or no.
1. [audio: My grandparents used to live with us.] [L3U04WL01.mp3]

[ ] yes
*[ ] no
2. [audio: I used to hate jazz.] [L3U04WL02.mp3]

*[ ] yes
[ ] no
3. [audio: We used to go to skiing every year.] [L3U04WL03.mp3]

*[ ] yes
[ ] no
4. [audio: My cousins used to visit us every summer.] [L3U04WL04.mp3]

[ ] yes
*[ ] no
5. [audio: My stepfather used to play on a soccer team.] [L3U04WL05.mp3]

[ ] yes
*[ ] no
6. [audio: She used to visit her grandparents on Sundays.] [L3U04WL06.mp3]

*[ ] yes
[ ] no
7. [audio: My brother-in-law used to live in Argentina.] [L3U04WL07.mp3]

[ ] yes
*[ ] no
8. [audio: His best friend used to come over every weekend.] [L3U04WL08.mp3]
*[ ] yes
[ ] no
[Footer:] This activity practices pronunciation from Lesson B.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] MATCHING Used to and would

[Instructions:] Match the sentences that come next.
a. He’d sleep on my bed every night. 1. My grandparents used to live near the
beach. [*e]
b. She’d always ask me to play with her.
2. My sister used to love basketball. [*b]
c. They’d never let us stay out late.
3. My mother used to cook a big dinner on
d. She’d make us do our homework first. Sundays. [*f]
e. We’d visit them every summer. 4. Lisa used to live next door. [*g]
f. My whole family would eat together. 5. We used to have a dog named “Charlie.”
[*a]
g. She’d always come over after school.
6. My teacher used to give us candy.[*d]
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[Level 3]
[Header:] PUT THE SENTENCES IN ORDER Giving opinions

You’re right. In the past, people usually got married right after high school. I think that’s
too young, don’t you? [*2]
Definitely. If you ask me, people should wait until they’re at least twenty-five. [*3]
It seems to me that people are getting married much later these days. [*1]
I agree. That way they have time to just enjoy being young. [*4]
Exactly. [*5]
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[Level 3]
[Header:] READING Jim’s blog

[Instructions:] Read Jim’s blog. Then answer the questions.
[Design as online blog. ]
When I was a kid, I used to have the greatest bicycle. It was yellow, and it had a big, long
seat. My older sister gave it to me when she got too big for it, and it was my very first
bicycle. Back then, my cousins used to live next door, and we’d all ride bikes together
every day after school. Sometimes we used to ride to another town.
A few years later, I saved enough money to buy a new bike – a black ten-speed racing
bike. It was pretty expensive, but in those days, you didn’t need to buy helmets or special
clothing. My mom would let me wear a T-shirt and jeans to ride my bike. She’d make me
come home before dark every night, though.
Now that I’m older, I still love to ride my bicycle. Of course, I have a new one now – a
mountain bike. I bring it with me whenever I take a vacation, and when the weather’s
nice, I ride it to work. I don’t know where that old yellow one is now. It’s too bad. I’d
like to give it to my daughter.
1. Where did Jim get his first bicycle?

a. His sister bought it.
*b. His sister gave him her old one.
c. His cousins gave it to him.
2. Where did Jim’s cousins use to live?

*a. In the same town.
b. All over town.
c. In another town.
3. Back then, what did people use to wear to ride bicycles?

a. Special clothing.
b. A helmet.
*c. Nothing special.
4. Where is Jim’s first bicycle now?

a. He keeps it at work.
b. He gave it to his daughter.
*c. He doesn’t know.
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[Level 3]
[Unit 5 Food choices]
[Header:] CROSSWORD Food expressions

1. I put a ____ butter in this dish. [*little]
2. Could you please buy a of eggs at the supermarket? [*carton]
3. There are two of bread in the freezer. [*loaves]
4. I have a of soy sauce in the fridge. [*bottle]
5. We need about a of hamburger. [*pound]
6. He keeps a of hot peppers on the table. [*jar]
7. I only have a slices of cheese. [*few]
8. There’s a of soda in the refrigerator. [*liter]
[Footer:] This activity practices grammar and vocabulary from Lesson A.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] GUESS THE WORD Ways of cooking

[Instructions:]
[A/W:] [pick up photos from TS SB3 p. 46]
1. baked
2. barbecued
3. boiled
4. grilled
5. raw
6. roast
7. steamed
8. stir-fried
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[Level 3]
[Header:] FILL IN THE BLANK Too, too much, too many, and enough
[Instructions:] Complete the sentence with too, too much, too many, or enough.
1. I’m not hungry. I think I ate [too much] chocolate.
2. Eat your broccoli. You don’t eat [enough] vegetables.
3. Mike eats [too] quickly. He’s already finished his hamburger!
4. I think I’m too thin. Maybe I don’t eat [enough].
5. I can’t close the fridge. There are [too many] things in it.
6. I’m always forgetting to eat lunch. I’m just [too] busy.
7. Don’t eat [too much] cake. You’ll get a stomachache.
8. I don’t like this dish. There are [too many] hot peppers in it.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] LISTEN FOR THE STRESS Stressing new information

[Instructions:] Click on the audio icon. Listen to the conversation. Then click on the
stressed words you hear.
[Correct words are bolded. Distracters are italicized.]
1. [audio: A: Do you like boiled potatoes?
B: Actually, I prefer fried potatoes.] [L3U05CS01.mp3]
2. [audio: A: Have you ever tried raw fish?
B: No, I’ve only eaten smoked fish.] [L3U05CS02.mp3]
3. [audio: A: Do you like pickled cabbage?
B: I’ve never tried pickled cabbage. ] [L3U05CS03.mp3]
4. [audio: A: Do you like grilled vegetables?
B: Yes, I love grilled vegetables.] [L3U05CS04.mp3]
5. [audio: A: Would you like roast lamb for dinner?
B: Actually, I’d prefer roast beef.] [L3U05CS05.mp3]
6. [audio: A: Do you ever eat fried chicken?
B: No, I only eat grilled chicken.] [L3U05CS06.mp3]
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[Level 3]
[Header:] PUT THE SENTENCES IN ORDER Deciding on dessert

Oh, no thanks. I’m fine for now. [*2]
Are you sure? I just bought some ice cream. I’m going to have some. [*3]
It’s no trouble at all. Would you like chocolate or strawberry? [*5]
Would you like some dessert? [*1]
Oh, either one is fine. Whatever you’re having. [*6]
Well, OK, if you’re sure it’s not too much trouble. [*4]
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[Level 3]
[Header:] READING The Japanese bento

[Instructions:] Read the article. Then answer the questions.
[Design as magazine or newspaper article]
Are you tired of having the same thing for lunch every day? Well, if you like Japanese
food, then you should definitely try a traditional Japanese bento. A bento is a healthy,
convenient meal that you can bring with you and eat anywhere.
A bento is served in a box that has several food sections. There’s one section for steamed
rice, and there are other sections for a variety of foods, such as vegetables, meat, eggs, or
fish. You don’t usually find raw fish in a bento, because raw foods don’t stay fresh for
very long. So, most bento meals have boiled, grilled, or fried foods. Pickled foods, like
pickled plums or vegetables, are also popular.
The Japanese prepare bento carefully so that the food looks good and appetizing.
Sometimes they even cut the foods into different shapes, such as a flowers or leaves.
They also cut the food into small pieces so that you can eat a bento easily.
Bento became a popular meal in Japan because people who worked away from home, for
example, fishermen or farmers, needed a healthy meal during the day. A bento was easy
to prepare and easy to carry. Around 1885, when rail travel became popular, the first
ekiben (train station bento) appeared. You can still find ekiben today at almost every big
train station in Japan. It’s a convenient, quick meal for rush-hour travelers.
So, if you want to try something different for your lunch, or if you don’t find most quick
meals healthy enough, then try a Japanese bento!
1. What is a bento?
*a) It’s a kind of Japanese meal.
b) It’s a traditional dish of raw fish.
c) It’s a kind of pickled vegetable.
2. Why are most bento foods cooked?

a) Because they taste good.
*b) Because cooked foods stay fresh.
c) Because there are different sections in a bento.
3. Why did bento first become a popular meal?

a) It was convenient for people on trains.
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b) It was a cheap meal for farmers.

*c) It was a convenient meal for workers to take with them.
4. Why does the author recommend trying a bento?

a) Because it’s convenient.
b) Because of the variety.
*c) Because it’s different and healthy.
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[Level 3]
[Unit 6 Managing life]
[Header:] CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD Talking about the future

[Instructions:] Click on the best word or phrase.
1.*I’m having / I’ll have a party at my place on Saturday. Can you come?
2. Will you do / *Are you doing anything this weekend?
3. Maria can’t meet us for dinner. *She has / She’ll have her English class tonight.
4. I’m so excited. We’ll / *We’re going to spend two weeks at the beach this summer.
5. I didn’t bring my lunch to work today. I think I go / *I’ll go to Rick’s Restaurant.
6. My guess is that we *won’t meet / aren’t meeting our deadline on Monday.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] MATCHING What’s advisable / necessary / preferable

a. You’d better make a list of the food you 1. I’m going to spend the summer in Paris.
need to buy. [*f]
b. You might want to make a list of the pros 2. I have to meet my boyfriend’s parents
and cons of different kinds of work. this weekend. [*c]
c. You might want to make an effort to 3. I’m inviting 50 people to my party this
dress nicely, and make sure you bring a Saturday. [*a]
gift.
4. I had dinner plans with Dave tonight, but
d. Maybe you ought to invite someone else. he has to work late. [*d]
e. Don’t make excuses. 5. I don’t know what kind of job I want in

the future. [*b]
f. You might want to do some research at a
university there.
[Footer:] This lesson practices vocabulary and grammar from Lesson B.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Reduction of verbs

[Instructions:] Click on the audio icon. Listen. Do you hear a reduction of the verb? Click
on yes or no.
1. [audio: You might want to change your shirt.] [L3U06WL01.mp3]

[ ] yes
*[ ] no
2. [audio: You’ve got to cancel your appointment.] [L3U06WL02.mp3]

* [ ] yes
[ ] no
3. [audio: You have to pay to park here.] [L3U06WL03.mp3]

* [ ] yes
[ ] no
4. [audio: You ought to eat more fresh fruits and vegetables.] [L3U06WL04.mp3]
[ ] yes
*[ ] no
5. [audio: You’re going to have to make a decision soon.] [L3U06WL05.mp3]

* [ ] yes
[ ] no
6. [audio: You’ve got to choose your new classes today.] [L3U06WL06.mp3]

[ ] yes
*[ ] no
7. [audio: You might want to see a movie tonight.] [L3U06WL07.mp3]

[ ] yes
*[ ] no
8. [audio: You’d better not be late.] [L3U06WL08.mp3]

* [ ] yes
[ ] no
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[Level 3]
[Header:] MULTIPLE CHOICE Ending phone conversations

[Instructions:] Complete the conversation.
1. A Hi, John. It’s Gina. Are you still coming over this weekend?
B Yes, of course I’ll be there.
A
*[ ] Great. See you Saturday.
[ ] OK. I’ll call you back.
2. A Hello, Pam. Is this a good time to talk?

B Actually, I’m a little busy now.
A
[ ] All right. I’ve got to go.
*[ ] OK. Can I call you later?
3. A Hi, Kim. It’s Todd.

B Todd? Don’t you have English class now?
A Yeah, the teacher just got here.
[ ] Bye now.
*[ ] I’d better go.
4. A Oh, it’s 7:30. I’m going to be late for work.

B All right. I’ll see you later.
*[ ] I’ve really got to go.
[ ] Nice talking to you.
5. A Hi, it’s me. Do you want to meet for a cup of coffee?

B Sure. Let’s meet at Rose Café.
A
[ ] All right. I’ll call you later.
*[ ] OK. See you later.
6. A Well, thank you for calling.

B
*[ ] Sure. It was nice talking to you.
[ ] Yeah. I’ve got to get going.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] READING Too much clutter?

[Instructions:] Read the e-mail message. Then answer the questions.
[design as e-mail]
Hi Carla,
You asked me my “secret” for getting rid of clutter. Well, I found a great Web site called
“Recycle-It”! You just go to the site and join the Recycle-It group in your city. Then, you
can list anything you want to get rid of on the Web site. You can’t sell anything there. It’s
only for things you want to donate or give away.
You said you wanted to get rid of your old chair and make more room in your house.
Well, go to the Web site and write a description of the chair. You might want to add a
photo, too. Then, if someone wants the chair, they’ll e-mail you and ask for it. You decide
who you want to give the chair to, and that person comes to pick it up. It’s really easy.
I’ve gotten rid of all kinds of things – clothing, old computers, books – and it was
much easier than selling them at a yard sale. I’m even thinking about getting rid of my
old car, but I’m not sure yet. I’ve got to make up my mind about that.
I have some advice for you if you decide to join. Everything on the Recycle-It site is
free, and you’ll see a lot of great things that other people are giving away. You’d better
not take anything, though. You’ll just have more clutter!
Catch you later,

Jenny
1. What is Jenny writing to Carla about?

a. Recycling in her city.
*b. A way to get rid of clutter.
c. Getting rid of her old car.
2. What kinds of things do people put on the Web site?

a. Things they want to sell.
*b. Things they want to donate.
c. Just clothing, computers, and books.
3. Why does Carla want to get rid of her old chair?

*a. She wants to have more space.
b. Her room is too big.
c. She wants to buy a new one.
4. What advice does Jenny give Carla about the site?
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a. She’d better decide to join soon.

b. She ought to look at all of the great things.
*c. She’d better not take anything.
[Footer:] This lesson practices language from Lesson D.
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[Level 3]
[Unit 7 Relationships]
[Header:] UNSCRAMBLE THE SENTENCE Relative clauses

1. she’s / can / a friend / trust / I / that

[She’s a friend that I can trust.]
2. who / call anytime / can / he’s / someone / I

[He’s someone who I can call anytime.]
3. weddings / a company / Kaya / that / works for / plans

[Kaya works for a company that plans weddings.]
4. can fix / have / I / old cameras / who / a friend

[I have a friend who can fix old cameras.]
5. talks about / the things / my brother / he’s doing / never

[My brother never talks about the things he’s doing.]
6. I / who / a jazz band / know / plays /in / someone

[I know someone who plays in a jazz band.]
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[Level 3]
[Header:] MULTIPLE CHOICE Phrasal verbs

1. A Did you get my e-mail?

B Yes, I did. I’ll write when I have time.
*[ ] back
[ ] up
[ ] out
2. A Are you still dating Leo?

B No, the long-distance relationship didn’t work .
[ ] away
[ ] up
* [ ] out
3. A Do you get well with your brother?

B Oh, yes. He’s my best friend.
[ ] away
*[ ] along
[ ] down
4. A Do you still live in your hometown?

B No, I don’t. I moved a few years ago.
* [ ] away
[ ] back
[ ] along
5. A I’m thinking of getting married.

B That’s great. You’re at a good age to settle .
[ ] back
[ ] up
*[ ] down
6. A Tim and I have been dating for five years.

B Wow! That’s a long time to go with someone.
[ ] back
* [ ] out
[ ] along
[Footer:] This activity practices the grammar and vocabulary from Lesson B.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Softening comments

[Instructions:] Click on the audio icon. Listen. Does the speaker try to soften the
comment? Click on yes or no.
1. [audio: My new neighbor is kind of noisy.] [L3U07WL01.mp3]

*[ ] yes
[ ] no
2. [audio: My boss is really unfriendly.] [L3U07WL02.mp3]

[ ] yes
*[ ] no
3. [audio: I guess your sister is just shy.] [L3U07WL03.mp3]

*[ ] yes
[ ] no
4. [audio: This music is too loud.] [L3U07WL04.mp3]

[ ] yes
*[ ] no
5. [audio: Your friend Dave is a bit young.] [L3U07WL05.mp3]

*[ ] yes
[ ] no
6. [audio: The class is maybe a little easy.] [L3U07WL06.mp3]

*[ ] yes
[ ] no
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[Level 3]
[Header:] MATCHING Though

a. They’re kind of shy, though. 1. It’s nice to have your own apartment.
[*c]
b. You shouldn’t date someone who is 2. Tom and Laurie broke up. [*f]
older, though.
3. Ann moved away for college. [*g]
c. Sometimes it’s a little lonely, though.
4. Your new neighbors are really nice. [*a]
d. She doesn’t get along with her, though.
5. Rick is always dating someone new. [*e]
e. I think he’ll settle down soon, though.
6. Mieko has a younger sister. [*d]
f. They started going out again, though.
g. She’ll come back during her vacations,

though.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] READING Old friends

[Instructions:] Read the letter. Then click on True or False.
[Design as a letter, not an e-mail.]
Dear Ken,
Thanks for your letter. I wanted to write back and tell you about something that happened
to me recently. It’s a funny story that I think you’ll like.
Just before my birthday, I started thinking about Sarah – remember the girl that I dated in
high school? We got along really well, but we broke up when I went away to college. We
called each other a lot the first year, but after awhile, we sort of lost touch. Then, on my
birthday, I got an e-mail from her! The message said: “Hi, Jeremy. I just wanted to say
happy birthday.” I wrote her back right away, and we made a plan to meet for coffee.
She looked just the same – well, maybe a little bit older. We had a great time talking.
Sarah’s the kind of person I can talk to about anything. We talked about all the things we
used to do, and a lot of great memories came back. Then I think I kind of surprised Sarah.
I told her that I thought I was ready to settle down, and I asked her to go out with me
again. Unfortunately, she said she couldn’t. She works in London now, and she had to fly
back there the next day. She said she didn’t think a long-distance relationship would work
out.
At first, I felt a little sad about it. But then I knew Sarah was right. Now I’m just glad we
got back in touch, and I had a chance to hang out with her for a few hours.
Well, that’s my story. Write back when you have some time, and tell me if you have any
good dating advice.
Your friend,
Jeremy
True False
1. Sarah and Jeremy went out together in high school. [√]
2. Sarah and Jeremy stayed in touch during college. [√]
3. Jeremy answered Sarah’s e-mail right away. [√]
4. Jeremy thought Sarah looked much older. [√]
5. Jeremy wants to settle down now. [√]
6. Sarah and Jeremy are going out together now. [√]
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[Footer:] This lesson practices language from Lesson D.
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[Level 3]
[Unit 8 What if?]
[Header:] CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD Wishes and imaginary situations or events
[Instructions:] Click on the correct words or phrases.
1. If I wasn’t /*were a better singer, I joined / *I’d join a band.
2. If I *weren’t / couldn’t be so busy, I had / *I’d have more time to study.
3. If *I lived / I’d live closer to work, I *wouldn’t / couldn’t have to ride the train for
two hours.
4. If you *were / would be less busy, you could /*you’d be able to relax.
5. If my daughter *earned / would earn more money, she *could / can have her own
apartment.
6. I wish we can / *could afford to buy a new house. If we moved, *we’d be / we’re
happier.
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[Level 3]
[Unit 8 What if?]
[Header:] MULTIPLE CHOICE Talking about imaginary situations or events

1. A What would you do if you broke a friend’s camera?

B
[ ] I’d ask her about it.
*[ ] I’d buy a new one for her.
2. A What would you do if a friend asked to borrow a lot of money?

B
* [ ] I’d think about it.
[ ] I’d remind him about it.
3. A How would you react if your boss gave you a gift?

B
[ ] I’d lend it to her.
*[ ] I’d thank her for it.
4. A What would you say if your mother forgot your birthday?

B
*[ ] I wouldn’t say anything to her.
[ ] I wouldn’t apologize to her.
5. A What would you do if your sister damaged your car?

B
*[ ] I wouldn’t lend it to her again.
[ ] I wouldn’t borrow it from her.
6. A What would you say if you were late to meet a friend for dinner?
B
[ ] I’d remind him about the time.
*[ ] I’d apologize for being late.
[Footer:] This activity practices grammar and vocabulary from Lesson B.
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[Level 3]
[Unit 8 What if?]
[Header:] WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Intonation in long questions

[Instructions:] Click on the audio icon. Listen. Then click on the part of the question you
hear.
1. [audio: What would you do if a good friend borrowed money from you and forgot to
pay you back?] [L3U08WL01.mp3]
*[ ] a. What would you do …
[ ] b. What would you think …
2. [audio: What would you do if you were walking down the street and you saw
someone drop his wallet?] [L3U08WL02.mp3]
[ ] a. … if you were driving down the street …
*[ ] b. … if you were walking down the street …
3. [audio: What would you do if a friend came for dinner and didn’t like the food you
served?] [L3U08WL03.mp3]
[ ] a. … and didn’t eat the food you served?
*[ ] b. … and didn’t like the food you served?
4. [audio: What would you do if you bought a new MP3 player and you dropped and
broke it?] [L3U08WL04.mp3]
[ ] a. What would you say …
*[ ] b. What would you do …
5. [audio: How would you react if your date asked you to pay for the movie tickets and
buy the popcorn?] [L3U08WL05.mp3]
[ ] a. … if your date asked you to pay for the movie tickets …
*[ ] b. … if your date asked you to buy the movie tickets …
6. [audio: What would you do if you had an important appointment and you forgot to
go?] [L3U08WL06.mp3]
[ ] a. … and you didn’t go?
*[ ] b. … and you forgot to go?
[Footer:] This activity practices vocabulary and pronunciation from Lesson B.
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[Level 3]
[Unit 8 What if?]
[Header:] MATCHING Giving advice

[Instructions:] Match the advice to the problems.
a. You could travel or get a job and start 1. I’m not doing very well in my history
school next year. class. [*f]
b. You might want to borrow some money. 2. I transferred to a new office, and I don’t
know any of my co-workers. [*c]
c. Oh, I wouldn’t worry about that. You’ll
make new friends soon. 3. I got accepted into grad school, but I’m
not sure I want to go now. [*a]
d. I’d move to an apartment near the
university. 4. My uncle gave me a very expensive coat,
but it’s not my style. [*e]
e. If I were you, I’d wear it only when you
visit him. 5. I wish I didn’t live so far from school.
I’d rather live closer. [*d]
f. You might want to ask the professor for
extra help.
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[Level 3]
[Unit 8 What if?]
[Header:] READING Regrets

[Instructions:] Read the newspaper article. Then click on True or False.
[Art: design as newspaper column]

Regrets
by Curt Marks
Do you wish you could go back and live your life over again?
Everyone has regrets. I have a few, too. I’ve had a great life, but sometimes I wish I could
change some of the things I’ve done. I studied hard in high school and got really good
grades. My parents would always try to get me to join sports teams, but I wasn’t really
interested in any of those things. I was incredibly serious about my schoolwork. I didn’t
have time for anything else. I studied hard in college, too, and I got into to a great grad
school. I studied law.
If I could go back to high school and live those days over again, I’d definitely study a lot
less. I wish I had worried less about my grades and spent more time hanging out with my
friends. I wish I had dated someone, too. If I had had a girlfriend in high school, maybe I
wouldn’t be so shy now. I also wish I had listened to my parents and joined a sports team.
If I had played sports and gotten more exercise, I’d probably be much healthier now.
There’s one more thing I wish I had done. I wish I had thanked my parents and my
teachers for all their help and advice.
Fortunately, it’s not too late to change.
True False
1. Curt played on a sports team in high school. [√]
2. Curt didn’t get into grad school. [√]
3. Curt probably wishes he had spent more time relaxing. [√]
4. Curt didn’t date anyone in high school. [√]
5. Curt thinks he is very healthy now. [√]
6. Curt plans to change in the future. [√]
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[Level 3]
[Unit 9 Tech savvy?]
[Header:] UNSCRAMBLE THE SENTENCE Questions within sentences

1. the problem /is / wonder / I / what

[I wonder what the problem is.]
2. know / Tom / I / don’t/ what / should / do

[I don’t know what Tom should do.]
3. how much / cost / I have / my computer / no idea

[I have no idea how much my computer cost.]
4. is / where / the battery / know / I / don’t

[I don’t know where the battery is.]
5. remember / is / he / the phone number / what / can’t

[He can’t remember what the phone number is.]
6. why / freezing up / I / don’t know / it’s

[I don’t know why it’s freezing up.]
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[Level 3]
[Header:] WHAT DO YOU SEE? Using technology

[Instructions:] Match the picture to the correct sentence.
[Pick up art from TS SB 3 Page 89.]
1. Turn it up. [L3U09WS01.jpg]
2. Hook it up. [L3U09WS02.jpg]
3. Print it out. [L3U09WS03.jpg]
4. Put them on. [L3U09WS04.jpg]
5. Look it up. [L3U09WS05.jpg]
6. Take it apart. [L3U09WS06.jpg]
7. Throw it away. [L3U09WS07.jpg]
8. Turn it down. [L3U09WS08.jpg]
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[Level 3]
[Header:] MULTIPLE CHOICE Separable phrasal verbs

1. A I wonder why my computer isn’t working.

B Let’s see.
*[ ] Did you plug it in?
[ ] Did you pick it up?
2. A You can borrow my CD player.

B Thanks.
[ ] Can you tell me how to take it apart?
* [ ] Can you tell me how to turn it on?
3. A That music is kind of loud.

B Oh, sorry.
*[ ] I’ll turn it down.
[ ] I’ll put it down.
4. A It’s getting very hot in here.

B
*[ ] Turn on the air conditioning.
[ ] Take off the air conditioning.
5. A What does that button do?

B
*[ ] It turns up the volume.
[ ] It looks up the volume.
6. A I have no idea how to use this cell phone.

B What’s the problem?
A
[ ] I can’t remember how to put it down.
* [ ] I can’t remember how to turn it on.
[Footer:] This activity practices vocabulary and grammar from Lesson B.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] PUT THE SENTENCES IN ORDER Giving different opinions

Well, maybe. On the other hand, I like to listen to music when I’m working. It helps me
think. [*5]
That’s true. They do cost a lot. But don’t you think it would be great to sit in a coffee
shop and do your work? [*3]
Yeah. I know what you mean. They’re pretty expensive, though. [*2]
I’m not so sure. It would be kind of noisy. They’re always playing music. You know what
I mean? [*4]
I’m thinking of buying a laptop computer. I could take it everywhere and do my work. It
would be really convenient. You know? [*1]
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Level 3
[Header:] READING Protect yourself online!

[Instructions:] Read the tips for safe Internet use. Then answer the questions.
Are you an online shopper? Do you do your banking online, play online games, or use
your computer to send and receive e-mail? Are you always a careful Internet user? Many
people have no idea what the dangers of using the Internet are, but everyone who uses the
Internet should know how to protect themselves. You don’t need to be an expert.
Here are our tips for safe Internet use:
Do you know why you shouldn’t open e-mail from someone you don’t know?
If you get an e-mail message from someone you don’t know, don’t open it or read it. Just
delete it right away. The message may have a virus attached to it, and that virus can
damage your computer. Always use anti-virus software to protect your computer from
dangerous viruses.
Do you know why it’s dangerous to give out your personal information?
Someone may send you an official-looking e-mail, asking for your personal information.
The e-mail may look like it’s from your bank or a retail store, but you should never reply
without checking where the e-mail came from. It may be from an identity thief –
someone who is trying to steal your personal information. Remember, most official
organizations don’t ask for important information by e-mail. In fact, you should never
send any personal information through an e-mail. Instead, call the bank or store, and
check whether the e-mail is real before giving any personal details.
1. According to the article, who needs to know about the dangers of going online?
a) Only careful Internet users.
b) Expert computer users.
*c) Any Internet user.
2. What should you do if you receive an e-mail from someone you don’t know?
*a) Use software to check that there are no viruses.
b) Read it. Then delete it immediately.
c) Open it carefully, so it doesn’t damage your computer.
3. How do some identity thieves get your personal information?

a) They steal your computer and search for the information.
*b) They send e-mails asking for your personal details.
c) They get official organizations to ask you for it.
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4. How should you check if an e-mail is real?

a) Reply to the e-mail.
b) E-mail the bank or store and find out.
*c) Call the company and find out if they sent the e-mail.
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[Level 3]
[Unit 10 What’s up?]
[Header:] FILL IN THE BLANK Present perfect continuous vs. present perfect
[Instructions:] Complete the conversation with the present perfect continuous or present
perfect. Use contractions where possible.
[Brackets indicate correct answers; verbs in parens need to appear with the rest of the
sentences]
1. A Hey, Josh. What [have] you [been doing] since I saw you last? (do)
B Well, I got a new job, so I [’ve been working] a lot lately. (work)
2. A How many piano lessons [have] you [taken]? (take)

B Four. And I [’ve learned] two songs so far! (learn)
3. A I [’ve been seeing] a guy from work. (see)

B Really? How many times [have] you [gone] out with him? (go)
4. A [Have] you [known] Molly for a long time? (know)

B Yes. We [’ve been] friends since high school. (be)
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[Level 3]
[Header:] LISTEN FOR THE STRESS Reduction of have

[Instructions:] Click on the audio icon. Listen. Do you hear the reduction of have? Click
on yes or no.
1. [audio: So, what’ve you been doing lately?] [L3U10CS01.mp3]

* [ ] yes
[ ] no
2. [audio: Where have you been hanging out?] [L3U10CS02.mp3]

[ ] yes
* [ ] no
3. [audio: How long have you been studying English?] [L3U10CS03.mp3]

[ ] yes
* [ ] no
4. [audio: What’ve you been up to recently?] [L3U10CS04.mp3]

* [ ] yes
[ ] no
5. [audio: What’ve you been doing for fun?] [L3U10CS05.mp3]

* [ ] yes
[ ] no
6. [audio: What kinds of things have you made so far?] [L3U10CS06.mp3]

[ ] yes
* [ ] no
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[Level 3]
[Header:] WHAT DO YOU SEE? Types of movies

[Instructions:] Match the picture to the correct phrase.
[A/W: pick up photos from SB3 p. 100.]
1. a romantic comedy [L3U10WS01.jpg]
2. an action movie [L3U10WS02.jpg]
3. a musical [L3U10WS03.jpg]
4. an animated film [L3U10WS04.jpg]
5. a war movie [L3U10WS05.jpg]
6. a horror movie [L3U10WS06.jpg]
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[Level 3]
[Header:] CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD Already, still, and yet with present perfect
[Instructions:] Click on the correct words.
1. A Have you seen the new Pirates of the Caribbean movie still / *yet?
B No, I already / *still haven’t had a chance to see it.
2. A Have you yet / *already returned the DVD you borrowed last week?
B No, I haven’t watched it *yet / still.
3. A Oh, let’s go see this romantic comedy! I haven’t seen it * yet / already.
B Actually, I’ve *already / still seen it three times.
4. A Have you been to the new theater *yet/ still?

B No, I already / *still haven’t had enough time. Maybe I’ll go tonight.
5. A Have you heard about the new movie Funny Guy still / *yet?
B That’s not new. I’ve *already / still seen it on TV!
6. A I’m reading our English story about aliens. Have you read it still / *yet?
B Yeah, I have. I’ve *already / still read it. It was great.
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[Level 3]
[Header:] PUT THE SENTENCES IN ORDER Asking for a favor politely

OK, that’s no problem. Would it be all right if I e-mailed the notes to you? [*4]
That would be great. I’ll give you my e-mail address. [*5]
Hi, Jenny. I was wondering if I could ask you a favor. [*1]
Well, I have a job interview tomorrow, and I’m going to miss class. I wanted to ask if you
could take notes for me. [*3]
OK. Let me just get a pen. . . . All right. I’m ready. [*6]
Sure. What can I do for you? [*2]
January 5, 2007 59
[Level 3]
[Header:] READING Movie review

[Instructions:] Read the movie review. Then answer the questions.
[Design as newspaper movie review.]
Movie pick: The Pursuit of Happyness
Although I don’t usually cry in movies – in fact, I haven’t cried in a movie for years – I
did in this movie. It’s a real tearjerker – perhaps because it’s based on the true story of a
father and son. Will Smith plays the father, Chris Gardener, and Chris’s son is played by
his real-life son Jaden Smith. Even though Jaden has never acted before, the eight-year-
old gives an amazing performance. Maybe it’s because he is working with his own father,
who is an incredibly talented actor himself. In fact, I think this movie might be his best
performance ever.
Chris Gardner has been having a difficult time in his job and in his life in general. His job
as a salesman is not working out, his wife is extremely unhappy, and even though he tries
to make things better, Chris’s wife finally leaves him.
Chris takes a job at a big company, but the job doesn’t pay any salary (the company hired
twenty people without pay, and promised only one person a job after six months). Since
Chris isn’t making any money, he can’t pay his rent. He loses his house, and he and his
son become homeless.
For a while, Chris and his son sleep in train stations and homeless shelters, but then
things change. I’m not going to spoil the ending for you. I’ll just tell you it’s a happy one.
If you haven’t seen the Pursuit of Happyness yet, then go and buy yourself a ticket. Oh,
and don’t forget to take a box of tissues with you!
1. Why does the reviewer think the movie is a tearjerker?

a. Because it’s a love story.
b. Because the actors are father and son.
*c. Because it’s a true story.
2. What character does Will Smith play?

*a. A man who is having a hard time.
b. A man who owns a big company.
c. A man who wants to be an actor.
January 5, 2007 60
3. In the movie, what happens to Chris Gardner and his son?

a. They start to work together.
*b. They lose their home.
c. They leave Chris’s wife.
4. What happens at the end of the movie?

*a. The reviewer doesn’t spoil the ending.
b. Chris and his son live in a train station.
c. Chris can’t pay his rent.
January 5, 2007 61
[Level 3]
[Unit 11 Impressions]
[Header:] MATCHING Modal verbs for speculating

a. He may be finished already. 1. The woman in this picture looks like

Janine. [*d]
b. She can’t have a lot of friends here.
2. I think I hear your cell phone. [*f]
c. He might be sick.
3. Jennifer’s always hanging out with Peter.
d. That must be her mother. [*e]
e. They could be dating. 4. Min Hee just moved here a few days
ago. [*b]
f. It can’t be mine.
5. Carlos didn’t come to work today. [*c]
January 5, 2007 62
[Level 3]
[Header:] WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Linking and deletion with must

[Instructions:] Click on the audio icon. Listen. Is the ending sound in must linked with the
following word or deleted? Click on the correct answer.
1. [audio: You must be a genius.] [L3U11WL01.mp3]

[ ] linked
*[ ] deleted
2. [audio: They must enjoy studying.] [L3U11WL02.mp3]

*[ ] linked
[ ] deleted
3. [audio: Your sister must work really hard.] [L3U11WL03.mp3]

*[ ] linked
[ ] deleted
4. [audio: John must love his new school.] [L3U11WL04.mp3]

*[ ] linked
[ ] deleted
5. [audio: Her parents must be out of town.] [L3U11WL05.mp3]

[ ] linked
*[ ] deleted
6. [audio: Alex must have a lot of friends.] [L3U11WL06.mp3]

*[ ] linked
[ ] deleted
7. [audio: Her professor must feel proud.] [L3U11WL07.mp3]

[ ] linked
*[ ] deleted
8. [audio: They must study English every day.] [L3U11WL08.mp3]

[ ] linked
*[ ] deleted
January 5, 2007 63
[Level 3]
[Header:] CROSSWORD Adjectives ending in -ed and -ing

1. I spilled juice all over my teacher. I felt so ___. [*embarrassed]

2. My computer keeps freezing up when I check my e-mail. It’s so ___. [*frustrating]
3. I was really ____ during that movie. I fell asleep! [*bored]
4. This is such an ___ book. I can’t stop reading it. [*exciting]
5. I don’t want to go hang gliding. I’m ___ of heights. [*scared]
6. South American history is really . It was my major in college. [*interesting]
7. I didn’t know that you would be here. I’m really ___ . [*surprised]
8. Nina’s an hour late, and I’m a little ___ . I hope she’s OK. [*worried]
January 5, 2007 64
[Level 3]
[Header:] MULTIPLE CHOICE Showing you understand

[Instructions:] Complete the conversation. Show you understand the situation or feelings.
1. A I just won a competition.

B
[ ] You see, you’re proud.
*[ ] You must be proud.
2. A Jack never calls me. I always have to call him.

B
[ ] Really? Is it annoying?
*[ ] That must be annoying.
3. A I’ve finished all of my homework, and I’ve even done some extra reading.
B
[ ] I see. That must be scary.
*[ ] Wow! You must be motivated.
4. A I’ve been cleaning my apartment all day.

B
*[ ] You must be very tired.
[ ] That must be exciting.
5. A I’ve started to make my own animated films.

B
*[ ] That must be interesting.
[ ] That must be embarrassing.
6. A You see, I’m meeting my girlfriend’s parents for the first time tomorrow.
B
*[ ] I see. You must be nervous.
[ ] I see. You must be jealous.
January 5, 2007 65
[Level 3]
[Header:] READING A letter to the editor

[Instructions:] Read the letter. Then click on the correct information.
[Design as newspaper letter]

Dear Editor,
I was pleased to read your article about the volunteer programs that are available in
our city. It seems to me that young people these days have a lot of free time. I’m always
surprised to see them hanging out in groups at the shopping center near my house. They
must be bored now that it’s summer vacation. When I was in high school, I had to work
after school. You see, my parents owned a store, and I’d come back and work there for a
few hours every afternoon. I didn’t mind it at all. In fact, I was excited to earn my own
money.
I understand that some of the kids are too young to work, so I think joining a
volunteer program is the perfect idea for them. Volunteer work can help young people
decide what kind of job they’d like to have in the future, and I believe it can help keep
them motivated at school, too.
It was fascinating to read about the opportunities for volunteers to clean our city
parks, help older people (like me), or build houses for people who need them. Young
volunteers should feel proud. They might have to work hard, but the positive feeling
they’ll get from helping people could be more valuable than any amount of money.
Sincerely,
Norman Johnson
True False
1. Norman read an article about volunteer programs in his city. [√]
2. Norman thinks the young people are bored. [√]
3. Norman did volunteer work in high school. [√]
4. Norman is an old man. [√]
5. Norman thinks young people should try to make more money. [√]
January 5, 2007 66
[Level 3]
[Unit 12 In the news]
[Header:] FILL IN THE BLANK The simple past passive

[Instructions:] Complete the conversation with the simple past passive of the verbs.
1. A Hey, Jake, I heard your wallet [was stolen]. (steal)

B Yeah, I was lucky, though. It [was found] by some kids in the park. (find)
2. A I don’t know if we should go camping this weekend. Some bears [were seen] in
that area. (see)
B Really? I hope no one [was hurt]. (hurt)
3. A How was your trip?

B Good and bad. First, our flight [was delayed] for five hours. (delay)
A Oh, no! Was the beach nice?
B It was beautiful. We went swimming the first day, but then on the second day, the
the beach [was closed] because of a storm. (close)
4. A My house [was broken] into last night. (break)

B You’d better call the police.
A I will. Fortunately, nothing [was stolen]. (steal)
5. A Today’s baseball game [was canceled]. (cancel)

B Really? How come?
A Several of the players [were injured] in an accident. (injure)
6. A This road [was closed] yesterday because of strong winds. (close)

B Yeah. I heard a car [was hit] by a falling tree. (hit)
January 5, 2007 67
[Level 3]
[Header:] LISTEN FOR THE STRESS Breaking sentences into parts

[Instructions:] Click on the audio icon. Listen. Then click on the stressed syllable or word
in each part of the sentence.
[Underlined syllables are answer choices. Double underline indicates correct answer.]
1. My new car / was broken into / a few weeks ago. [L3U12WL01.mp3]
2. The subway station / was closed yesterday / because of an accident.

[L3U12WL02.mp3]
3. A laptop computer / was stolen / from the professor’s office. [L3U12WL03.mp3]
4. University classes / were canceled / when two bears were seen. [L3U12WL04.mp3]
5. A large snake / was caught last night / in someone’s yard. [L3U12WL05.mp3]
6. Five thousand dollars / was found this morning / in the back of a taxi.
[L3U12WL06.mp3]
January 5, 2007 68
[Level 3]
[Header:] GUESS THE WORD Natural disasters

[Instructions:] No DL.
1. tornado
Hint: It’s a strong, turning wind.
2. hurricane
Hint: It’s a strong storm from the ocean.
3. hailstones
Hint: They’re pieces of falling ice.
4. flood
Hint: There’s too much water.
5. wildfire
Hint: It can destroy a large forest.
6. earthquake
Hint: It makes the ground move.
7. thunderstorm
Hint: It’s a noisy rainstorm.
8. lightning
Hint: It makes the sky bright.
January 5, 2007 69
[Level 3]
[Header:] UNSCRAMBLE THE SENTENCE The simple past passive with by +

agent
1. the falling tree / was / by / seriously / no one / injured

[No one was seriously injured by the falling tree.]
2. was / by / the wildfire / completely / the forest / destroyed

[The forest was completely destroyed by the wildfire.]
3. by / were / the flood / damaged / many homes / seriously

[Many homes were seriously damaged by the flood.]
4. destroyed / was / the town / partially / the tornado / by

[The town was partially destroyed by the tornado.]
5. were / disrupted / the earthquake / by / university classes / temporarily

[University classes were temporarily disrupted by the earthquake.]
6. delayed / by / were / the thunderstorm / temporarily / some flights

[Some flights were temporarily delayed by the thunderstorm.]
January 5, 2007 70
[Level 3]
[Header:] PUT THE SENTENCES IN ORDER Telling news

Oh, yeah. I heard the airports were closed for several days. [*6]
Why? Was his trip canceled? [*4]
Have you heard about Gary’s vacation? [*1]
No, I haven’t. He went to visit his girlfriend in California, right? [*2]
Well, guess what? That’s where Gary spent his vacation. [*7]
Well, you know about the hurricane in New York last week? [*5]
Yeah, but the thing is, he never got to California. [*3]
January 5, 2007 71
[Level 3]
[Header:] READING How do you get important news?

[Instructions:] Read the article. Then click on True or False.
What do you do when you need information about emergencies and other important
current events? Do you go out and buy your local newspaper, turn on the TV or the
radio, or do you go to your computer and check out what the online news Web sites and
blogs are reporting?
A study was done in the U.S. to find out how people prefer to get news about important
current events. In the study, 1,500 people between the ages of 25 and 64 were surveyed.
The people were asked which news sources they trust the most to provide information
about emergencies and other important events in the news.
It was found that traditional news sources such as TV and radio are still the most popular
ways of getting information in an emergency situation. About half of the people in the
survey said they watch major television stations to get news immediately. 42% percent of
the people said they also rely on radio, and about a third of them go to local newspapers
or cable television news stations. One out of four people said they use newspaper Web
sites. Only 6% said they use blogs or other Internet user groups as a source of immediate
news.
Blogs and Internet sources, as you can probably guess, are used most often to get
information about less important types of news such as fashion, lifestyle, and
entertainment news.
True False
1. The article is about how people get entertainment news. [√]
2. The study was done in the U.S. [√]
3. Both young and older people were surveyed. [√]
4. Traditional news sources are the most popular. [√]
5. About a third of the people use the Internet as a source [√]
of immediate news.
6. The Internet is used for less important types of news. [√]
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Touchstone Arcade Level 3

[Header:] DRAG AND DROP Manner adverbs and adjectives

[Answer Choices:] different hard differently quickly

[Answer Choices:] carefully fast careful strongly

[Answer Choices:] patient automatically late seriously

[Answer Choices:] easily easy different terrible

[Footer:] This activity practices grammar from Lesson A.

[* indicates correct answer]

[Header:] WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Questions giving alternatives

2. [audio: Do you always drive safely? Do you try to drive carefully?]

4. [audio: Do you do your English homework carefully? Or do you do it quickly?]

5. [audio: Do you make friends easily? Or are you shy?] [L3U01WL05.mp3]

7. [audio: Do you drive slowly? Or are you a fast driver?] [L3U01WL07.mp3]

[Header:] GUESS THE WORD Personalities

[Footer:] This activity practices vocabulary from Lesson B.

[Header:] UNSCRAMBLE THE SENTENCE Adverbs before adjectives and adverbs

1. is / wonderful / absolutely / my teacher

2. is / disorganized / my sister / totally

3. is / talented / that woman / extremely

4. honest /my best friend / completely / is

5. an / person / you are / generous / incredibly

6. unfriendly / he’s / really / some people / think

[Footer:] This activity practices grammar from Lesson B.

[* indicates correct answer]

[Header:] MATCHING Describing individual habits

g. Well, at least it’s good music.

[Footer:] This activity practices conversation strategies from Lesson C.

[* indicates correct answer]

[Header:] READING Julia Roberts

Here are some more interesting facts about Julia Roberts:

1. What is Julia Roberts well known for?

2. Why did Julia travel to Borneo and Indonesia?

3. When does Julia get impatient?

4. What was Julia like as a teenager?

*b) She was an accomplished student.

[* indicates correct answer]

[Header:] CHOOSE THE RIGHT WORD Present perfect statements

4. Sonia’s parents *have never traveled / never traveled outside of Brazil.

[Footer:] This activity practices grammar from Lesson A.

[* indicates correct answer]

[Header:] CROSSWORD Good and bad experiences

1. Have you ever a trip to Egypt? [*taken]

2. I’m very healthy. I’ve never the flu. [*had]

3. Have you ever ___ to a famous actor? [*spoken]

4. Jen’s a good student. She’s a perfect grade on every exam. [*gotten]

5. Have you ever a talent contest? [*won]

6. I’m very disorganized. I’ve a lot of important things. [*lost]

7. Have you ever and hurt yourself while surfing? [*fallen]

8. Have you ever an appointment with your teacher? [*forgotten]

[Footer:] This activity practices vocabulary from Lesson B.

[* indicates correct answer]

[Header:] WHAT DO YOU HEAR? Present perfect and simple past

1. [audio: Did you go to the movies last night?] [L3U02WL01.mp3]

2. [audio: Have you ever tried Thai food?] [L3U02WL02.mp3]

3. [audio: I’ve saved enough money to buy a computer.] [L3U02WL03.mp3]

4. [audio: I took a trip to China last summer.] [L3U02WL04.mp3]

5. [audio: I’ve always wanted to learn Spanish.] [L3U02WL05.mp3]

6. [audio: I didn’t win the competition.] [L3U02WL06.mp3]

7. [audio: Have you ever broken something valuable?] [L3U02WL07.mp3]

8. [audio: I got a perfect grade on my English exam.] [L3U02WL08.mp3]

[Footer:] This activity practices grammar from Lesson B.

[* indicates correct answer]

[Header:] PUT THE SENTENCES IN ORDER Keeping the conversation going