Student workbook

INTERMEDIATE 3
 

TABLE OF CONTENTS
3¬ Objectives / Intermediate 3
5¬ Unit 1 / Couples
10¬ Unit 2 / Sport and Fitness
15¬ Unit 3 / Problems at Work
19¬ Unit 4 / A Helping Hand
23¬ Answer key / Unit 1
24¬ Answer key / Unit 2
25¬ Answer key / Unit 3
26¬ Answer key / Unit 4

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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. Lear-
ners 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 expo-
sure 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 discussing 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 vo-
cabulary section provides learners with exposure to and practice of
words and phrases on the topic of labor relations.

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 Objectives / Intermediate 3

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 clau-
ses - “whose” and “where,” “whoever, and “whatever,” and review. The
vocabulary section provides learners with exposure to and practice 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 ________ toge-

ther. 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?

5. 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.

6. Carlos: I’m thinking of asking Mary to go for a walk in the

___________ with me. What do you think?

7. Oscar: Well, that could be a nice idea, but what about inviting her to
the __________ instead? You could watch the new Spiderman film.

8. The new girl in my class is very______________. I am thinking of

asking her out.

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 Unit 1 / Couples

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 den-
tist so I was excused from class.

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

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 Unit 1 / Couples

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 besi-
de 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 fa-
ded 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 Pea-
ce 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 Jor-
dan had been delayed by bad weather. Two days later I’m wal-
king 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 ha-
ppy! You never know where you’ll find the one you’re meant to be
with!” - Bron Hardage Cannon

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 Unit 1 / Couples

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

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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 Unit 1 / Couples

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

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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 Unit 2 / Sport and Fitness

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 exerci-
se, 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, re-
duces 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 bet-
ter 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 in-
teract 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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 Unit 2 / Sport and Fitness

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.

Definitions Words

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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 Unit 2 / Sport and Fitness

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 hope-
fully 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 fac-

tory 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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 Unit 3 / Problems at Work

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 manage-
ment, 2. _____ does not address the issues they have been figh-
ting for.

The key problems, 3. _____ workers say they face, are long wor-
king 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 pro-
blems. 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 opera-
tions.

As of July 1, the refrigerated transport unit will be closed perma-

nently. 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 there-
fore 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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 Unit 3 / Problems at Work

4. Vocabulary

Match the words with the definitions.

Definitions Words

1. when people stop working to

wage increase
protest conditions
2. promises that don’t
quit
mean anything

3. to get more money gao on strike

4. something that makes you want

empty promises
to do something
5. stop doing something or resign
incentive
from your job

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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 pro-

blem.

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 Unit 4 / A Helping Hand

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).

As many of our community member will have

notice, there is a growing number of unfortunate
people sleeping on the streets these days. We have
been thinking about what we can do to help, and
decide to host a coffee and cake sale this coming
Saturday to raise funds.
The money raised will go towards helping the
people sleeping on the streets in whatever we can.
We hope to be able to provide food, blankets, and
whatever else might be useful.
Please join us for a fun day filled with delicious
treats. We also need volunteers, so please call
the number below if you would like to make a
difference and contribute.
Volunteers can help in many different ways - you
can donate a cake or help with the serving.
We will also be collecting blankets and other items
to keep the less fortunate warm.

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 autho-

rities 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 home-

less 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 6. because of bad wea-
ther
1. Vocabulary 7. six
2. sense of humor 8. it had broken down
3. spending time 9. she laughed
4. interested 10. two
5. daydreaming, library
6. park, movies 4. Vocabulary
7. pretty
1. blind date
2. Grammar 2. get engaged
3. in love
1. a, e 4. affectionate
2. b 5. get divorced
3. c, d
4. c

3. Reading
1. on a plane or at an
airport
2. everything
3. her (phone) number
4. three years
5. in Alexandria, Egypt
 ANSWER KEY / UNIT 2
1. Vocabulary 3b. Reading
1. fitness 1. c
2. in shape, lunch 2. d
break 3. e
3. flexible 4. b
4. variety 5. a
5. meals
6. facilities 4. Vocabulary

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

3a. Reading
1. T
2. F
3. F
4. F
5. T
 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 4. Vocabulary
8. competition
1. go on strike
2. Grammar 2. empty promises
3. wage increase
1. who 4. incentive
2. which 5. quit
3. which
4. which
5. which
6. which
7. who
8. who
 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 4. Vocabulary
8. take steps
1. homeless
2. Grammar 2. taking enough steps
3. solutions
1. whichever 4. sleeping on the
2. wherever streets
3. whenever 5. violence
4. whose 6. depend on
5. where 7. senior citizens
6. whose 8. pay the rent
9. alternative