Lower Intermediate

LOWER INTERMEDIATE UNIT 6

HANDOUT 1
GRAMMAR FOCUS

I. Choose the best alternative to complete the sentences.

1. Many people think that one day man ________ live under the sea.
a. is going
b. won’t live
c. will

2. A group of scientists ___________to live in a submarine station for six months.

a. is going
b. will
c. isn’t going to

3. Some people think that man _________ never adapt to live on other planets.
a. won’t
b. will
c . is going to

4. Karen _____ moving to Miami next year.

a. is
b. will
c. won’t

5. Donna _______ probably be finishing her studies this term.

a. won’t be
b. will
c. is

6. At this time tomorrow, we ________ lying on the beach.

a. won’t
b. are never going to
c. will be

KEY: 1) c. 2) a. 3) b. 4) a. 5) b. 6) c.

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HANDOUT 2
READING ACTIVITY

I. Match the questions in column A with the answers in column B.

Column A Column B
1. How long is your sister going to be a. Daniel won’t be in Spain for a long
in Europe? time.
b. It will be a very hectic business
2. What is your daughter going to trip.
study? c. I’ll probably be returning by
Thursday.
3. When are you coming back home? d. I’m going to travel to Mexico on my
vacation.
4. How long will Daniel be in Spain? e. In two more days, I’m going to
attend a conference.
5. What will Frank’s business trip be f. Karen is going to specialize in
like? surgery.
6. What will you do the day after g. They will spend a couple of weeks
tomorrow? in Italy.
7. What are your plans for tomorrow h. I’m visiting a few clients at 10 am.
morning? i. Wendy is going to be in England
8. Where will you go on vacation? for a few days.

KEY: 1) i. 2) f. 3) c. 4) a. 5) b. 6) e. 7) h. 8) d.

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HANDOUT 3
WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Use the words provided to build the appropriate questions to the following answers.

e.g. CLOTHES / HER / ON / RACHEL / TAKE / VACATION / WHICH / WILL

WHICH CLOTHES WILL RACHEL TAKE ON HER VACATION ?

Answer: She will only take two pairs of jeans and some T-shirts.

1. AIRPORT / AT / PICK / RACHEL / THE / UP / WHO / WILL

?
Answer:Patrick will pick up his cousin Rachel at the airport.

2. GOING / IS / RACHEL / STAY / TO / WHERE

?
Answer: Rachel is going to stay at her uncle’s house.

3. SAN DIEGO / ARRIVE / IN / PLANE / THE / TIME / WHAT / WILL

?
Answer: The plane will arrive in San Diego at 7 a.m.

4. HER / HOW / MONEY / MUCH / NEED / FOR / SHE / VACATION / WILL

?
Answer: She will need US$800.

5. COUSINS / GO TO / RACHEL / THE SAN DIEGO ZOO / WITH HER / WILL

?
Answer: Yes, Rachel’s uncle has promised her to take her and her cousins to the zoo.

6. AT THE / GOING TO / IS / PICTURES / SHE / TAKE / ZOO

?
Answer: Sure, Rachel loves animals, so she wants to take as many photos as she can.

KEY: 1) Who will pick up Rachel at the airport? 2) Where is Rachel going to stay?
3) What time will the plane arrive in San Diego? 4) How much money will she need for her vacation?
5) Will Rachel go to the San Diego Zoo with her cousins? 6) Is she going to take pictures at the zoo?

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HANDOUT 1
GRAMMAR FOCUS

I. Choose the best alternative to complete the following sentences.

1. Today we able to visit some famous historical sites.

a. can
b. could
c. will be

2. you tell me where the nearest music store is?

a. Could
b. Are able
c. Will be able

3. Shelly told me her daughter play the piano at age eight.

a. is able
b. could
c. can

4. You fight stress by practicing some sports.

a. are able
b. can
c. aren’t able

5. You will to go to the Egyptian pyramids.

a. can
b. are able
c. be able

6. Look, this man guess any playing card you choose.

a. can
b. is able
c. could

7. Some day, people will to travel to other planets.

a. can
b. be able
c. could

8. From this seat you have the best view of the show!
a. are able
b. aren’t able
c. will

KEY: 1) c. 2) a. 3) b. 4) b. 5) c. 6) a. 7) b. 8) c.

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HANDOUT 2
READING ACTIVITY

I. Match the following questions and answers; columns A and B.

Column A Column B

1. Will we be able to see a mummy? a. I don’t think he will be able to make it

2. Can you please stop talking? on time.

3. Nick, can you give me a hand? b. I need to take these boxes to the

4. Could you go to the library yesterday? basement.

5. Can I use your phone, Patty? c. No, I couldn’t, it was too late.

6. Will Steve be able to arrive on time? d. No, passengers cannot take weapons

7. Can I carry my gun with me? on board.

e. Sorry, ma’am. I didn’t mean to bother

you.

f. You can do some sports in our facilities.

g. Yeah, go ahead, it’s next to the couch.

h. Sure, you will be able to see mummies

there.

KEY: 1) h. 2) e. 3) b. 4) c. 5) g. 6) a. 7) d.

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HANDOUT 3
GRAMMAR FOCUS

I. Fill in the blanks with can or could in the affirmative or negative form.

1. I’m sorry, I __________ go. I have a headache.

2. We __________ buy any film because the photo store was closed.

3. My son loves music. He __________ play the guitar very well.

4. We went up the Eiffel Tower. From the top we __________ see

all of Paris.

5. I tried to convince Jim to lend me the car but I___________.

6. My husband is great. He __________ cook and do the ironing.

7. Julie __________ take the history test because she was sick.

8. Believe it or not, Beethoven __________ hear his last compositions.

9. Betty __________ eat ice cream. She’s on a diet.

10. In 1969, man finally __________ walk on the moon’s surface.

KEY: 4. could 8. couldn’t

1. can’t 5. couldn’t 9. can’t
2. couldn’t 6. can 10. could
3. can 7. couldn’t

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HANDOUT 4
GRAMMAR FOCUS

I. Write as many sentences as you can saying the things that you can/can’t do during a cold day.

For example:
- We can sit by the fireplace and read a good book.
- I can’t put on my swimsuit.

Write three sentences telling things that you could do last year, but you can’t do now.
For example:
- Last year I could eat a lot, now I can’t. I’m on a diet.

Write three sentences telling things that you couldn’t do when you were a little boy/girl.
For example:
-I couldn’t stay up till late at night.

Check your answers with the lab teachers

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HANDOUT 1
GRAMMAR FOCUS

I. Choose the best alternative to complete these sentences.

1. Uranus is a planet is far from Earth.

a. who
b. when
c. where
d. that

2. Vivian will buy a computer will allow her to control everything at home.
a. which
b. where
c. when
d. who

3. Henry has a client can only speak German.

a. which
b. who
c. where
d. when

4. They will stay at a hotel is next to the beach.

a. where
b. who
c. which
d. when

5. This is the building our company will move next month.

a. where
b. who
c. which
d. when

6. Ian will be in out of town his best friend gets married.

a. where
b. who
c. which
d. when

KEY: 1) d. 2) a. 3) b. 4) c. 5) a. 6) d.

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HANDOUT 2
WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Re-write the following sentences using the appropriate Relative Pronoun (THAT / WHICH / WHEN
/ WHO / WHERE).

1. Peter is the guitarist. Peter will play at the concert tomorrow.

2. This is my new novel. It will be a success.

3. The woman is talking to my father. She is my teacher.

4. The CD has great songs. Angie is playing it.

5. Toronto is the city! I will spend my vacations there.

6. I met Lisa on Valentine’s Day. I will never forget that Valentine’s Day.

7. Sharon is a businesswoman. Sharon works for a trading company.

8. I have a computer. The computer allows me to download many songs at the same
time.

KEY: 1) Peter is the guitarist who will play at the concert tomorrow. 2) This is my novel that /which will be a success.
3) The woman who is talking to my father is my teacher. 4) The CD that/which Angie is playing has great songs.
5) Toronto is the city where I’ll spend my vacations. 6) I will never forget that Valentine’s Day when I met Lisa.
7) Sharon is a businesswoman who works for a trading company.
8) I have a computer that /which allows me to download many songs at the same time.

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I. Look at the pictures and write sentences using the given relative pronoun for each case. See the
example:

Example:

Who
The boy, who is standing at the other side of
the road, is very handsome.

1. Where

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

2. Who

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

3. That

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

4. That

_________________________________________

_________________________________________

KEY: Suggested answer: 1) That is the beauty parlour where I had my hair cut 2) That is the waiter who was waiting on us
an hour ago. 3) Look! This is the dog that was following us on the street. 4)It is the book that makes me laugh, sorry.

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HANDOUT 1
WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Complete the following ideas. Check your sentences with your lab teachers.

e.g. If you travel to The North Pole, you will have to wear heavy clothes .

1. If you follow the doctor’s advice, you .

2. You will have to get a vaccine if .

3. If you stay at the seaside, .

4. If you want to drink water from a river, you .

5. If your parents go to Rome, they .

6. The boy will have to study hard if .

7. You will have to wear sunscreen if .

II. Answer the following questions. Check your sentences with your lab teachers.

1. What will you do if you win at the casino tonight?

2. What present will you buy if your best friend invites you to his birthday?

3. What will you do if you leave Tronwell earlier today?

4. How would you feel if your flight is cancelled,?

5. What will you do if you lose your documents ?

6. What medicine will you take if you catch a cold?

Check your answers with your lab teachers

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HANDOUT 2
READING ACTIVITY

I. Complete the following sentences by matching columns A and B.

Column A Column B

1. Jack will cook a nice dinner if a. he likes the project.

2. Candida and I will go to the movies b. the stock market is uncertain.

if c. he will sail on a luxurious yacht.

3. Dave won’t buy shares if d. she gets some time-off work.

4. If Henry travels to Miami e. we leave the office early.

5. If Vivian meets the man of her f. the dog barks all night again.

dreams g. she will ask him to marry her.

6. William will work with Steve if h. he has all the ingredients.

7. Jenny will go to her brother’s i. he will lose a lot of information.

wedding if

8. If Steve’s computer fails

9. I’ll talk to my nextdoor neighbor if

KEY: 1) h. 2) e. 3) b. 4) c. 5) g. 6) a. 7) d. 8) i. 9) f

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HANDOUT 3
WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Make sentences using the hints provided. Check your answers with the lab teachers.

e.g. CRIES / IF / LEAVES / LISA / THE BABY

If Lisa leaves, the baby cries.

1. FIVE / GET TIRED / HE WILL / IF / MICHAEL / MILES, / RUNS

2. A PICNIC / ABLE TO / GO FOR / IF IT / RAINS / THIS AFTERNOON / WENDY / WON’T BE

3. GOES TO / IF KEVIN / PHILADELPHIA, HE / THE LIBERTY BELL / WILL VISIT

4. TOMORROW / IF GEORGE / NIGHT, HE / THE WHOLE / TIRED / VERY / WILL BE / WORKS

5. DOCTOR’S / GETS / HAVE TO / IF / SICK, WE / TAKE HIM / THE CHILD / TO THE / WILL

6. GO TO / IF YOU / JAPAN, YOU / MOUNT FUJIYAMA / TO VISIT / WILL HAVE

KEY:
1) If Michael runs five miles, he will get tired. 2) Wendy won’t be able to go for a picnic if it rains this afternoon.
3) If Kevin goes to Philadelphia, he will visit the Liberty Bell. 4) If George works the whole night, he will be very tired tomorrow.
5) If the child gets sick, we will have to take him to the doctor’s. 6) If you go to Japan, you will have to visit Mount Fujiyama.

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HANDOUT 1
READING ACTIVITY

I. According to the following text, answer True or False.

It is the year 2651. Many families might migrate to Mars, because it is not very far from
Earth and quite similar to our planet. One of the pioneer families who may live on this

planet is the Goldsmiths. They are very enthusiastic about their new life. Kurt, the
father, thinks he might work as an architect, and Vivian, the mother may continue her

geological research on this planet. Their daughter Susan, who is a translator, might

find a job as an immigration officer. Finally, their son Thomas might enter the Air Force

and become a space shuttle pilot.

1. Everybody will move to Mars.

2. Mars has many similarities to Earth.
3. Mars is quite distant from Earth.
4. The Goldsmiths may be among the first families to go to Mars.
5. Kurt does not have many chances to work as an architect on Mars.
6. Susan may continue her geology research on Mars.
7. The daughter might be very helpful as a translator in immigrations.

8. Thomas may become a fighter pilot.

KEY: 1) False . 2) True. 3) False . 4) True. 5) False . 6) False . 7) True. 8) False .

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HANDOUT 2
WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Complete the following sentences. Check your answers with the lab teachers.

1. Joe might accept this job offer, but .

2. Tahiti might not be so .

3. A lawyer may be very succesful if .

4. Sure! I might start .

5. This boy may become a .

6. You may leave as soon as .

7. This project might .

8. Mmm. It’s very dark. It may .

9. I think it might be a good idea .

Check your answers with the lab teachers

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HANDOUT 3
WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Write sentences according to the instruction given. Check your answers with the lab teachers.

1. You want to use someone else’s telephone.

2. You request permission to open a window on a train.

3. You are looking for a place to live and you want to check out an apartment.

4. You ask to leave your belongings for a moment at a public place.

5. You ask permission to take pictures at a museum.

6. You tell someone that there is a chance of rain for the following day.

7. You are in a meeting and you ask permission to smoke.

Check your answers with the lab teachers

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HANDOUT 4
WRITING ACTIVITY

I. Write sentences using the words provided.

1. AFRAID WE / DAYS OFF / GIVE YOU / I’M / MIGHT NOT / THOSE EXTRA

2. BERT / IN / JUNE / MARRIED / MAY GET

3. ATTACK YOU / IF YOU / MIGHT / PROVOKE HIM / THIS DOG

4. AND FRANK / CHARLES / FINISH THIS / MAY / PRETTY SOON / PROJECT

5. AUGUST MAY / BE VERY / COLD MONTHS / JULY, AND / JUNE,

6. FRIENDS? / GO OUT / MAY I / MOM, / MY / PLAY WITH / TO

KEY:
1) I’m afraid we might not give you those extra days off.
2) Bert may get married in June.
3) This dog might attack you if you provoke him.
4) Charles and Frank may finish this project pretty soon.
5) June, July, and August may be very cold months.
6) Mom, may I go out to play with my friends?

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