Intermediate 3

STUDENT WORKBOOK
ESAP

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 TABLE OF
CONTENTS

3/ Course objetives
4/ Unit 1 - Couples
9/ Unit 2 - Sports And Fitness
14/ Unit 3 - Problems At Work
18/ Unit 4 - Bad Weather
22/ Answer key

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 OBJECTIVES - INTERMEDIATE 3

Unit 1 - Couples
This unit focuses on the topic of relationships. Learners will watch a video clip
in which a young man wants to ask a young woman for a date. They will listen
to and take part in a dialogue in which a young woman tells her friend that she
is getting divorced, and will read a story about a young woman telling her
friend about the new man in her life. The grammar section deals with the past
form of modals: “should”/ “could have.” The vocabulary section provides
learners with exposure to and practice of words and phrases on the topic of
relationships.

Unit 2 - Sports and Fitness

This unit deals with various aspects of keeping fit and healthy. Learners will
watch a video clip of an interview with a coach of a women's volleyball team.
They will listen to and take part in a dialogue in which a man advises his friend
on working out, and will read an article on current trends in health and
fitness. The grammar section deals with past conditionals. The vocabulary
section provides learners with exposure to and practice of words and phrases
on the topic of sports.

Unit 2 - Sports and Fitness

This unit deals with the topic of problems people face in the workplace. Learners
will listen to a radio news program about a planned strike at a big steel company.
They will listen to and take part in a dialogue in which two office workers discus-
sing a colleague’s intention to quit, and will read an article about a strike at
another steel company. The grammar section deals with non-restrictive relative
clauses. The vocabulary section provides learners with exposure to and practice
of words and phrases on the topic of labor relations.

Unit 4 - A Helping Hand

This unit deals with the topic of people in need of help. Learners will listen to a
radio call-in program about homelessness. They will listen to and take part in a
dialogue in which a young man offers help to a woman getting on a bus, and will
read an article about the problem of homelessness. The grammar section deals
with more relative clauses - “whose” and “where,” “whoever, and “whatever,”
and review. The vocabulary section provides learners with exposure to and prac-
tice of words and phrases on the topic of social problems.

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 Unit 1
Couples
1. Vocabulary
Choose the correct option from the box to complete the sentences.

daydreaming interested sense of humor movies

library spending time pretty park

1. The thing I like most about Simon is his _________ ____ _________.

2. Susan and Adam have been ____________ a lot of ________ together. Do you
think there is anything going on?

3. I think it looks like Juan is ____________ in Alejandra.

4. Camila: How come you missed your stop on the bus?

Juanita: I was ______________ about the guy I met at the ___________ last week
when I went to return my books, and I didn’t notice that we had passed my stop.

5. Carlos: I’m thinking of asking Mary to go for a walk in the ___________ with me.
What do you think?
Oscar: Well, that could be a nice idea, but what about inviting her to the
__________ instead? You could watch the new Spiderman film.

6. The new girl in my class is very______________. I am thinking of asking her out.

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2. Grammar - past form of modals could have/should have

Choose the correct answer.

1. Camilo: how did you do on your exam, Sam?

Sam: I did okay, but I think I ____________ done better.
Camilo: You __________ studied a bit harder.

a. could have d. would have

b. might have e. should have
c. must f. can be

2. Jane: Did Andy buy the car he was thinking of?

Angie: No, he didn’t, but I really think he _________ bought it. It
was a bargain.

a. would have
b. should have
c. could be

3. Sara: The concert was very good, but I __________ hear the
music very well in some parts.
Andrew: Yes, me too. They _____________ checked the sound.

a. might have d. should have

b. would have e. shouldn’t be
c. couldn’t f. had to

4. Sergio: Hey, I didn’t see you in class today. Is everything ok?

Marco: Yes, it’s fine. I ____________ told you I had to go to the
dentist so I was excused from class.

a. have to
b. must go
c. should have

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3. Reading
Read the passage and answer the questions that follow.

A One-Way Ticket to Love

“The first time I saw him, we were sitting at the gate for our flight to Chicago. I
remember glancing over at him and thinking, Oh, wow, he's cute. When I got to my
seat, I saw that the seat beside me was empty and thought, how awesome would it
be if he ended up next to me? Sure enough, a family in his row wanted to sit
together so he asked the flight attendant if he could take the empty seat beside me.
We spent the entire flight discussing everything. And then, the flight landed. He
asked for my number and we went our separate ways. I was certain I would never
hear from him again. I thought about him often, but eventually he faded into the
'missed connections' category. A few months later, out of the blue, he sent me [a
message that said] 'Happy New Year.' We hit it off like nothing ever changed. We've
been married for three years now and have two children." - Sorahya Foster

Wanderlust and Wander Love

“I'm Australian and was traveling in the Middle East. I met my American
now-husband in Alexandria, Egypt. He was in the Peace Corps in Moldova and had
been traveling with some friends. We met in the hotel lobby; they were speaking
Moldovan, then English, so I stopped to ask them, 'What on earth?' We all went out
to dinner that night but I had to leave the next day to go back to Cairo. But I was
stranded in Cairo, because my ferry to Jordan had been delayed by bad weather.
Two days later I'm walking through the bus station in Cairo and someone calls out
my name. It's my new handsome friend! And we're getting on the same bus! We
had an extra six hours to get to know each other. We were long-distance for the next
year and a half, then I moved to America. We got married last year and are still
blissfully happy! You never know where you'll find the one you're meant to be
with!" - Bron Hardage Cannon

Laughing With a Broken Car

“My car broke down during rush hour… I was standing helpless on the sidewalk
looking desperately at my car. All I could do was laugh it off. He saw me laugh from
his vehicle and asked me why I was laughing if my car broke down. My answer? 'I
have two options: Be upset or be happy. I chose to be happy and laugh.' So he
pulled over and helped me with my car, and we became really good friends. Two
years later, we finally realized we're in love… and looking forward to laughing off
our problems."

- AndreaNC
By Jennifer Schaffer, Buzzfeed

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 Unit 1 - Couples

3. Reading
Answer the questions from the text.

1. Where did Sorahya meet her husband?

2. What did they talk about on the flight?

3. What did her future husband ask for at the end of the flight?

4. How long have Sorahya and her husband been married?

5. Where did Bron meet the love of her life?

6. Why was Bron’s ferry delayed?

7. How many hours did they have to get to know each other on the bus?

8. What had happened to Andrea’s car?

9. Did she laugh or cry?

10. How many years later did they realise they were in love?

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4. Vocabulary
Fill the gap with a word in the box.

get divorced in love affectionate blind date get engaged

1. When you go out with someone you

have never met before you go on a
__________________.

2. When someone asks another person to

marry them, they ________________.

3. Aleja can’t stop thinking about Carlos. I

think she is _________________.

4. My boyfriend is very _______________ .

He is always holding me and kissing me.

5. Enrique and Carol are always fighting so

they have decided to _______________.

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 Unit 2
Sport and Fitness
1. Vocabulary
Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

lunch break flexible facilities variety meals

fitness in shape

1. Carlos is going to the gym because he wants to improve his___________.

2. I’m trying to keep ____________ so I go to the gym during my____________.

3. Andrea has been doing yoga, so she is more _____________ now.

4. The gym has a ____________ of exercises so you won’t get bored.

5. It’s important to eat three ___________ a day.

6. The _____________ at the sports centre are great.

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2. Grammar - past conditionals

Choose the correct option to complete the conversations.

Susan: Oh, Angela, why did you decide to have a

picnic on such a rainy day?
Angela: Well, if I __________ (was knowing / had
known) it was going to rain I ___________ (have /
would) definitely _________ (not have / haven’t)
organised a picnic.

Marcelo: Oh no! We’re out of gas. I really

___________ (should have / must have) filled up
before we left town.
Helen: Yes, if we ___________ (were knew / had
known) there were no gas stations on the way we
__________(would have / had to) filled up before.

Martha: I really wish ____________ (you should /

you had) listened to me, John. If we
____________ (would turned / had turned) left
instead of right, we would not be lost now.
John: I know Martha. You were right. I __________
(should have / had to) listened to you.

Carol: What _____________ (have you / would

you have) studied if you hadn’t done medicine?
Lisa: I’m not sure. I always wanted to be a doctor.
But I think if I ____________ (wouldn’t study /
hadn’t studied) medicine, I ______________
(might have done / might done) something
completely different, like art.

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 Unit 2 - Sport and Fitness

3. Reading
Read the article then answer the questions on the next page.

Two reasons going to the gym is good for you

Going to the gym can be as natural to some as showering or eating. But for
most of us, it’s something we try to unearth the energy to do at least once a
week, and if we make it happen one Tuesday for 30 minutes, we’re supremely
proud of ourselves. We know the usual reasons for going, but logic and reason
go out the door after a long day of work when the couch and TV look so much
more inviting. Despite our natural inclination toward relaxation whenever
possible, there are a few good reasons to go to the gym, even when all you
want to do is absolutely nothing.

1. Your body will thank you in the long run.

Your body might feel achy and sore immediately after you exercise, and it
probably won’t feel too great during the workout, either. But strengthening
your body is keeping it in shape to fight off illness and prevent it from
becoming flabby and weak. Exercise doesn’t just strengthen your muscles, it
also strengthens your heart and bones, lowers your blood pressure and of
course, reduces your body fat. America may be one of the heftier nations, but
go to the gym once in a while and you can stand many shades healthier and
slimmer than the rest.

2. You’ll feel better.

It’s a good feeling to walk out of the gym – at least a much better feeling than
walking in. As Elle Woods famously mentioned, this happy feeling lasts
because it causes your body to release those well-known happy chemicals:
endorphins.Endorphins interact with your brain’s receptors to reduce your
sense of pain, resulting in a euphoric and uplifting feeling. Why take drugs or
drink when your body can create its own chemical concoction of happiness?

Extract from Emily Tone, Elite Daily.com

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3. Reading
a. Write T (true) or F (false) according to the text.

1. Your body might feel sore after exercising. ____

2. Exercise only strengthens your muscles. ____
3. Going to the gym is bad for your heart. ____
4. People feel bad when they walk out of the gym. ____
5. Endorphins make you feel happy. ____

b. Match the words with the definitions.

Definition Word

1. something that makes you feel good

2. make stronger

3. when something hurts

4. loose fat

5. the opposite of strong

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4. Vocabulary
Mary is training for a weight lifting competition. Read the conversation
and complete the sentences with the options in the box.

go at your own place condition exhausted finals

team spirit build up your strength in shape make a name

Jim: So how is your training going, Mary?

Mary: It’s going quite well, thanks Jim. But after my injury last year, I am

find I get 1. _________________ quite easily.

Jim: I think that can be expected. But you have to remember to

2. __________________ and 3. ________________ gradually. Don’t try to

keep up with everyone else if that’s not the right thing for you.

Mary: Yeah, you’re right, but it’s difficult to remember that when I think

about the great 4. __________________ I was in last year. I just really want

to be 5. ______________ like I was then.

Jim: Sure, of course, you want to 6. _________________ for yourself in the

7. ___________________.

Mary: Yes, but luckily my team members are really supportive, so hopefully

the good 8. ______________ will help to lift me up in the competition.

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 Unit 3
Problems at Work
1. Vocabulary
Complete the questions with the words in the box.

Andrew needs to find a new job. Read his email to a recruitment

agency and fill in the blanks.

strike threatened competition company

closing down negotiations Hundreds salaries

Dear Dreamjobs.com

I hope you can help me. I need to find a new job because we just
heard yesterday that the 1. ______________ I work at is 2.
_______________.

3. ______________ of jobs have been 4. _______________.

The problems started last year when the factory workers went
on 5.___________because they wanted better 6.
______________. The 7. ______________ lasted several months
but in the end production was very low, and so we could not
keep up with the 8. _______________.

I hope you can help me.

Yours sincerely,

Andrew Porter

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2. Grammar - relative clauses

Read the article and fill in the gaps using who, which, that, where.

Protest continues at Fleet Transport

Managers at Fleet Transport are still trying to negotiate with the truck workers
as the strike enters its hundredth day. The truck workers, 1. _____ went on
strike demanding better working conditions, say they will not accept the offer
made by management, 2. _____ does not address the issues they have been
fighting for.

The key problems, 3. _____ workers say they face, are long working hours,
4. _______ put them at risk, as it is not safe to drive when they are feeling
exhausted. Furthermore, they say the new clocking-in system, 5. _______ was
proposed by management at the end of last year, is impractical as it means.
they have to report to the nearest office to sign in, 6. ______ means they might
not be able to use the most direct route to get to their delivery or pickup
destination. Additionally, the drivers, 7. _________ have complained in the
past about low wages, say that they are not paid a fair working salary.
Current negotiations, according to the union boss, have failed because
management does not see the issues raised as problems. Management have
threatened to fire striking workers 8. __________ do not accept the conditions.

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 Unit 3 - Problems at Work

3. Reading
Read the letter from management then answer the questions.

Dear staff,

Please be informed that due to the unfortunate strike, which has now been
going on for over three months, management has had to take the difficult
decision of closing down some of our operations.

As of July 1, the refrigerated transport unit will be closed permanently. Sadly,

we are unable to keep up with the costs needed to run the refrigeration system
as we have lost one of our important delivery contracts as a result of the strike.
As many of you know, we have been negotiating with the truck drivers, but the
union bosses have rejected our offers, and therefore the strike has been taking
much longer to resolve than any of us would have hoped. Please see your line
manager or human resources if you have any questions about how this news of
the refrigeration unit closure will affect you or your job.

Best regards,

Bob Hoffman

Complete the sentences with information from the text.

1. The _____________ unit will be closed.

2. The strike has been going on for over _____________ months.

3. An important _______________ has been lost due to the strike.

4. Management has been ______________ with the drivers.

5. The drivers have _____________ the offer.

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4. Vocabulary
Match the words with the definitions.

Definition Word
when people stop working to protest
1 wage increase
conditions

2 promises that don’t mean anything quit

3 to get more money go on strike

something that makes you want to do

4 something empty promises

stop doing something or resign from

5 your job
incentive

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 Unit 4
A Helping Hand
1. Vocabulary
Complete the sentences with words from the box.

pay the rent depend on sleep on the streets capable

take steps controversial make a difference homeless

1. Someone who has nowhere to live is _______________ .

2. If you are able to do something, you are _____________ .
3. When you rely on someone or something, you ____________ on them.
4. People who have nowhere to live often _______________ .
5. In order to keep your apartment, you have to___________________.
6. Issues that not everybody agrees on are often ________________ .
7. If you want to ____________________ to someone’s life, you can start by
helping them.
8. The government needs to ________________ to improve the problem.

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2. Grammar - relative clauses

Circle the correct option to complete the sentences.

1. Adam: What movie do you want to watch tonight?

Jane: I don’t mind, but (wherever /whichever) one we
choose, can we have popcorn while we watch it?

2. Ellen: Do you know where Ethan went?

Juan: No, I have no idea, but (whoever / wherever) he is,
I hope he comes back soon. The meeting is about to start.

3. Anna: What time are we going to have dinner?

Steve: We can eat (whenever / whatever) you want.

4. Rogelio: Do you know (which / whose) bag that is?

Marcia: I think it is Sam’s.

5. Simon: Are you going to the book fair Oscar?

Oscar: Maybe. Is it at the same place (which / where) the
art fair took place?

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3. Reading
Read the invitation and complete the questions with T (true) and F (false).

1. The coffee and cake sale is to raise money for members to go on vacation.

2. They need volunteers to help at the sale.

3. The number of people sleeping on the streets in growing.

4. People can donate blankets.

5. The funds will be used to buy food for the homeless.

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4. Vocabulary
Read the article and choose the correct words to complete the sentences.

solutions senior citizens pay the rent depend on

sleeping on the streets taking enough steps homeless
violence alternative

The government is concerned about the growing number of 1. ___________

people in the city, but are they 2. ____________ to find alternative housing

3. ____________ for the people 4. _________________?

We spoke to a local human rights group, who said they think the authorities

should be doing a lot more to tackle this issue. Many young people end up living

on the streets due to 5. _____________ at home. “I couldn’t take it anymore,”

said Jeff, a 19-year-old Londoner who has been homeless since he was

16. “I 6. _____________ the help of kind people. People usually give me money

or food. But what really makes me happy is the kind words or a warm smile.

That makes me realise there is still hope.”

The other group that is most affected by this problem is 7. _______________.

Sometimes people can no longer afford to 8. ________________ and get kicked

out of their homes. “We need more 9. _______________ solutions so that this

doesn’t happen,” said Jeff.

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 Answer key
Unit 1

1. Vocabulary 3. Reading
1. Vocabulary 1. on a plane or at an airport
2. sense of humor 2. everything
3. spending time 3. her (phone) number
4. interested 4. three years
5. daydreaming, library 5. in Alexandria, Egypt
6. park, movies 6. because of bad weather
7. pretty 7. six
8. it had broken down
9. she laughed
10. two

2. Grammar
1. a, e
2. b 4. Vocabulary
3. c, d
4. c 1. blind date
2. get engaged
3. in love
4. affectionate
5. get divorced

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 Answer key
Unit 2

1. Vocabulary 3. Reading
1. fitness a. b. c
2. in shape, lunch break 1. T 1. d
3. flexible 2. F 2. e
4. variety 3. F 3. b
5. meals 4. F 4. a
6. facilities 5. T 5.

2. Grammar 4. Vocabulary
1. had known, would 1. exhausted
not have 2. go at your own pace
2. should have, had 3. build up your strength
known, would have 4. condition
3. you had, had turned, 5. in shape
should have 6. make a name
4. would you have, hadn’t 7. finals
studied, might have done 8. team spirit

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 Answer key
Unit 3

1. Vocabulary 3. Reading
1. company 1. srefrigeration
2. closing down 2. three
3. Hundreds 3. contract
4. threatened 4. negotiating
5. strike 5. rejected
6. salaries
7. negotiations
8. competition

4. Vocabulary
2. Grammar
1. go on strike
1. who 2. empty promises
2. which 3. wage increase
3. which 4. incentive
4. which 5. quit
5. which
6. which
7. who
8. who

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 Answer key
Unit 4

1. Vocabulary 3. Reading
1. homeless 1. F
2. capable 2. T
3. depend on 3. T
4. sleep on the streets 4. T
5. pay the rent 5. T
6. controversial
7. make a difference
8. take steps

4. Vocabulary
2. Grammar
1. homeless
1. whichever 2. taking enough steps
2. wherever 3. solutions
3. whenever 4. sleeping on the streets
4. whose 5. violence
5. where 6. depend on
6. whose 7. senior citizens
8. pay the rent
9. alternative

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