Class activity 28

Past continuous with when. Read each sentence. Click on the answer that means the same
thing as the sentence.

. When the light changed, Nick was crossing the street.

 

The light changed. Then Nick crossed the street.

Nick started to cross the street. Then the light changed.

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2. When the light changed, Nick crossed the street.

 

The light changed. Then Nick crossed the street.

Nick started to cross the street. Then the light changed.

3. She was wearing glasses when we met her.

 

She put the glasses on after we met.

She had the glasses on before we met.

4. Talia was working on the report when Amy entered the office.
 

Talia began the report before Amy came in.

Talia began the report after Amy came in.

5. When the teacher arrived, Amy asked a question.

 

The teacher arrived. Then Amy asked a question.

Amy asked a question. Then the teacher arrived.

6. I was talking to the receptionist when the phone rang.

 
 The phone rang. Then I started talking to the receptionist.

I started talking to the receptionist. Then the phone rang.

7. John was eating breakfast when he heard the news.

 

John started to eat breakfast. Then he heard the news.

John heard the news. Then he started to eat breakfast.

8. When Nick hurt his ankle, he was running.

 

First Nick started to run. Then he hurt his ankle.

First Nick hurt his ankle. Then he started to run.

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1. Talia (work) when Amy
(get) to the office.
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2. When she (see) Talia, she

(say) hello.

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3. They (stop) talking when Tony

(enter) the room.

-1 -1

4. When the tape (arrive), Tony

(listen) to it.

-1 -1

5. Nick (run) when he

(fall).
 -1 -1

6. When he (fall), he

(injure) his ankle.

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7. Nick and Jackie (have) lunch when Jackie

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(offer) him a deal.

-1 -1

8. When Jackie (make) the offer, Nick

(say) yes.

Class activity 29
Complete each dialog. Click on the answer.
1.
Carla: ______ I please speak to Antonio Vega?
Vince: Just a minute, please.
 

Could

Do

Would

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2.
Olga: Can my son ______ the doctor on May 6th?
Receptionist: Sure.
 

sees

see

seeing

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3.
Ali: Do you mind ______ I call you at 8:00?
Lucas: Sorry, but I won't be in the office until 9:00.
 

if

is

it

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4.
Amelie: Could I borrow your pen for a minute?
David: Of course, you ______. Keep it for as long as you want.
 

can

could

would

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5.
Liam: Do you mind if I change my appointment?
Chloe: ______ When would you like to come?
 

Yes, I do.

Yes, I mind.

Not at all.

6.
Clio: May ______ the phone?
Vadim: Sure. Just dial nine first.
 

I use please

I please use

please I use

7.
Arlo: Could I ______, please?
Emma: Of course.
 

will come in

come in

coming in

8.
Hunter: Do you mind if I sit here?
Lauren: ______, but someone is already sitting here.
 

Certainly

Of course

Sorry
Complete each sentence. Type the correct form of the verb in parentheses into each blank.

Class activity 30
Read the first two sentences. Then complete the comparative sentence that explains what
the first two sentences mean. Click on the drop-down box. Then click on the answer.
1. Talia is 25. Tony is 45.
-1 (select)

This means that    .

 Tony is as old as Talia

 Tony isn`t as young as Talia
1. Talia is 25. Tony is 45.
-1 (select)

This means that    .

 Tony is as old as Talia

 Tony isn`t as young as Talia

2. Amy is 22. Talia is 25.

-1 (select)

This means that    .

 Talia isn`t as old as Talia

 Amy isn`t as old as Talia

3. Donna is 5 feet, 2 inches tall. Donna's sister is 5 feet, 6 inches.

-1 (select)

This means that    

 Donna isn`t as tall as her sister

 Donna`s sister is as tall as Donna

. 4. It's freezing today. It's only 20 degrees outside. And it was 20 degrees yesterday, too.

-1 (select)

This means that    .

 Today is as cold as yesterday

 Today isn`t as cold as yesterday

5. Carole's soup is too spicy. But Val 's soup tastes fine.

-1 (select)

This means that    .

 Val`s soup is as spice as Carole`s

 Val`s soup isn`t as spice as Carole`s

6. Speedy shoes are on sale. Peter wanted to buy a pair, but they don't have any more size 13 shoes. Ike
bought the last pair yesterday.

-1 Ike's feet are as big as Pete's

This means that    

 Peter`s feet aren`t as big as like`s

 Like`s feet are as big as Peter`s
7. In 2001, soccer player Alex Chacon scored 19 goals, the most in the league. Jim Rooney scored 6.

-1 Rooney isn't as good as Chacon

This means that    .

 Rooney isn`t as good as Chacon

 Rooney is as bad as Chacon

8. In 2000, the San Jose Earthquakes had the worst record in Major League soccer. In 2001, they got a new
coach and won the League Cup.

-1 the old coach w asn't as good as the new coach

This means that    .

 The new coach was as good as the old coach

 The old coach wasn`t as good as the new coach

Complete the paragraph with comparisons with as. Use the words in parentheses and the
information in the chart.

Roger Henry

Age: 25 31

Height: 6 feet 6 feet

Weight: 185 pounds 175 pounds

Goals Scored: 57 50

Experience: 5 years on team 8 years on team

Personal Goal: "help my team win" "win the Most Valuable

Player award"

Roger and Henry are certainly the two best players on the team, but there are some important differences.
-1
Roger (be/experienced) Henry--he
-1
(be/old), and he hasn't been on the team as long.

-1
But if we're talking about scoring goals, Roger (be/good)
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Henry--and maybe even a little better. Henry (be/tall)
-1
Roger, and he (be/heavy), but he just doesn't
-1
move the way he did a few years ago. As I said before, Henry just
(be/young) Roger. In competitive sports, six years can make a big difference. What's most
-1
important to me, though, is their team spirit. Look at their personal goals. Roger
(be/selfish). In my opinion, the better player thinks about his
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team, and that means that Henry just (be/good) Roger.

Class activity 31
 1. Inseparable Phrasal Verbs: Practice 1. Complete the sentences. Click on the drop-down box.
Then click on the answer.

-1 (select)
1. Cindy: Hold  ! Don't change the channel. The news is on.
-1 (select)

2. Ed: But I want to see how the game turns  . It's almost over.

-1 (select)

3. Cindy: You can catch up   the game when the sports news comes on.

-1 (select)

4. Ed: OK. I'll go along   that if you'll watch Players at 9:00.

-1 (select)

5. Cindy: I haven't watched that for a while. What's going  ?

-1 (select)

6. Ed: Linda, the main character, just tried   for the basketball team.

-1 (select)

7. Cindy: I remember that she really looks up   the coach.

-1 (select)

8. Ed: Right. But that coach is too tough. She's got to lighten   a little.

Complete the dialog.

 Class activity 32

. Gerunds and Infinitives: Practice1. Complete each sentence. Click on the drop-down box.

To work To live To try To become

Working Living Trying Becoming

To drink To find To investigated Not to become

Drinking Finding Investigating To not become

-1 (select)
1. Nick enjoys   out at the health club.

-1 (select)

2. He avoids   coffee.

-1 (select)

3. He wants   a healthy life.

 -1 (select)

4. He can't wait   proof of his innocence.

-1 (select)

5. Talia keeps   to discover the truth.

-1 (select)

6. She won't quit   this story.

-1 (select)

7. She really hopes   a reporter.

-1 (select)

8. Her boss expects her   emotionally involved in an investigation.

Complete the dialog. Choose a verb from the answer pool. Type the correct form of the verb
into the blank. Use either the gerund or the infinitive

be get kick play  

work
  join become give  
out

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Ben: Are you considering the health club?
-1

Lisa: Actually, I've decided a member next month. I usually

-1

don't work out much, but I agreed it a chance, and it really is

kind of fun.

Ben: That's great. I'm sure you'll like it.

Lisa: What about you? How often do you come here?

 -1

Ben: Almost every day. I used to be on a soccer team, but I quit

soccer when I injured my knee.

-1

Lisa: That's too bad. Do you enjoy a member here?

-1

Ben: Well, I miss a ball around all day, but, yes, this is really a
good place to work out. You meet some great people, too.

-1

Lisa: What time will you finish ?

-1

Ben: I just have about 15 more minutes. Hey, would you like
something to drink at the juice bar?

Lisa: Sure! I hear they make really good smoothies.

Class activity 33
Future Time Clauses: Practice 1. Complete each sentence. Click on the drop-down box. Then click
on the answer

-1 (select)
1. Dean will watch the news as soon as he   home.
 gets
 will get
-1 (select)

2. Before he   dinner, he'll call his sister.

  has
 will have

-1 (select)

3. Jackie   her clothes before she goes out later tonight.

 changes
 won`t change

-1 (select)

4. She's going to try out for another movie part as soon as she  
her acting classes.

 `s going to finish
 finished

-1 (select)

5. Nick will stay at the health club until the news   over.

 is
 will be

-1 (select)

6. He's going to find Talia after he   the health club.

 leaves
 `s going to leave

-1 (select)

7. Talia will be surprised when she   about Jackie.

 hears
 will hear

-1 (select)

8. When they finish work tonight, Talia and Amy   to school

together.

 go
 are going to go

Rewrite each pair of sentences as one sentence with a future time clause.
Complete each sentence. Type the simple present or future form (with will or be going to) of
the verb in parentheses into each blank.

-1
1. Amy   (make) dinner as soon as she
-1
  (get) home tonight.
-1 -1

2. After she   (have) dinner, she

  (call) her friend Josh.

-1

3. Before Josh   (go) out tonight, he

-1

  (watch) the news.

-1

4. He   (leave) as soon as the news

-1

  (be) over.

-1

5. Patty   (wash) the glasses before she

-1

  (leave) the health club.

-1

6. While she   (do) the glasses, she

-1

  (listen) to some music.

-1

7. Before John   (go) to work tomorrow, he

-1

  (buy) several newspapers.

-1 -1

8. He   (read) them while he

Class activity 34
Read each question. Then complete the answer. Use to or in order to and a phrase from the
answer pool. Type your answer into the blank.
 meet Dean at
take out $1,000 get a haircut
1:00
make a lunch
  buy a new suit
reservation
  watch the 6:00 news

Why did Jackie go to the bank?

-1
She went there .

Why did she go to Bee's Beauty Boutique?

-1

She went there .

Why did she turn on the TV?

-1

She turned it on .

Why did she go the soccer field?

-1

She went there .

Why did she call Maxwell's Restaurant?

-1

She called .

Why did she go to the health club?

-1

She went there .

Why did she go to Classy Clothes?

-1

She went to Classy Clothes .

 Class activity 35
Modals of necessity. Complete the sentences. Click on the answer

1. Athletes ________ practice a lot in order to be successful.

 

have to

must not

2. Soccer players ________ wear special shoes. It's a part of their uniform.
 

don't have to

must

3. Shin guards protect a player's legs. Soccer players ________ wear shin guards, but they can if they want
to.
 

don't have to

must not

4. You ________ have a ticket to watch the game. You won't be allowed into the stadium without one.
 

must

can't

5. ________ to get tickets before the game, or can we buy them at the stadium?
 

Do we have

Must we

6. According to the rules of the game, players ________ touch the ball with their hands. Only the
goalkeepers can use their hands.
 

must not
 don't have to

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7. Nick ________ speak to Coach Haskins yesterday.

 

must

had to

8. Of course, players ________ accept money to sit out a game. It's against the law.
 

can't

don't have to
 Class activity 36

Participial Adjectives: Practice 1. Complete each dialog. Click on the drop-down box. Then click
on the answer.

1.
Josh: How was class?
-1 (select)
Amy: Very  . I really like our teacher.
 interested
 interesting
2.
-1 (select)

Josh: You look  .

Amy: I am. I've been working really hard.
  exhausted
 exhausting

3.
Josh: How's your friend Talia?
-1 (select)

Amy:  . She feels really bad. She wants to believe that Nick Crawford is
innocent, but it doesn't look good.

 depressed
 depressing

4.
Josh: Everyone in the sports world is talking about the Crawford scandal.
-1 (select)

Amy: I know. It's  .

 shocked
 schoking

5.
Amy: You know, I actually met Nick at the office today. He came to see Talia.
-1 (select)

Josh: Really? What's he like? People say he's supposed to be  .

 charmed
 charming

6.
Amy: I don't know what he's usually like, but he was very angry when I saw him.
-1 (select)

Josh: Well, that's not  .

 surprised
 surprising

7.
Amy: By the way, I had a really good time at your party.
-1 (select)

Josh: Thanks. I was   at how many people showed up.

 surprised
 surprising

8.
Josh: You know, there's a new Mexican restaurant that just opened. I was thinking about trying it out. Are
-1 (select)

you   in going?
  interested
 interesting

Amy: Sure. But not tonight. I promised to help Talia.

Complete the paragraph. Change the verbs in parentheses into participial adjectives and
type them into the blanks.

-1
If you're (interest) in finding a wonderful, little Italian
-1
restaurant, you should try Antonia's. The food is delicious and very
(satisfy). You'll find familiar dishes such as spaghetti with red sauce, but there are also more
-1
(interest) selections such as chicken in a mushroom cream
-1
sauce. In comparison, though, the desserts are a little (bore).
-1
You'll find the typical choices of cookies and Italian ice cream. I was
(please) to learn, however, that they make their own, very good cheese cake. The service is
-1
excellent, and some of the waiters are quite (entertain). Ours
-1
told us some stories about his home town in Italy. When the bill came, we were pleasantly
(surprise). Not bad at all for a three-course meal. So, try Antonia's. You won't
-1
be (disappoint). Reservations are recommended.

Class activity 37
1. Present Perfect Continuous with 'For' and 'Since': Practice 1. Complete each dialog. Click on the
answer.

1.
Amy: ______ have you been working for Newsline?
John: Six years.
 
 How long

How many

When

2.
John: Talia looks very tired.
Amy: I know. She ______ been working hard on the Crawford story.
 

've

's

is

3.
Amy: Nick comes from England, doesn't he?
Talia: Yes, but he's been living here ______ a long time.
 

for

since

while

4.
Reporter: Some time ago, star player Nick Crawford ______ a game.
 

is sitting out

has been sitting out

sat out

5.
John: Did you know that Talia is studying journalism?
Tony: Yes. She and Amy ______ been taking a course together at the college.
 
 has

have

are

6.
Coach: Is Dean here?
Paulo: No. He's been working out at the health club ______ 8:00.
 

at

for

since

7.
Paulo: What's wrong, Coach? You look upset.
Coach: The Soccer Federation has been ______ me about Nick. They want him off the team.
 

called

calling

calls

8.
Hank: How long has Nick been on the team, Coach?
Coach: Four years, but he ______ soccer for much longer.
 

plays

's playing

's been playing

Complete the paragraph. Choose a word from the answer pool. Type the correct form of the
verb into the blank
say put read play 
  defend have try  

-1
I   about the Nick Crawford story since last week. All I can
-1
say is that it's a real shame. Crawford   on the national team
for four years, and without question he's their best player. The team needs Crawford to win the qualifying
-1
match. But the Soccer Federation   pressure on Coach Ed
-1
Haskins to kick Crawford off the team. Up until now, Haskins
-1
  his star player, but soon he will have no choice. As you know, people
-1
  that Crawford   money
problems and that he took a bribe to sit out an important game. That's a serious charge, and if it's true, he
-1
should not be allowed to play. Crawford says he's innocent. He
  to prove it, but so far he has offered no evidence.

Class activity 38
2. Separable Phrasal Verbs: Practice 1. Complete each dialog. Click on the answer.

1.
Amy: I didn't understand your memo. Could you clear up some questions for me?
John: Sure, Amy. I'll ______________ after lunch, OK?
 

clear them up

clear you up

clear up them

2.
Talia: I hate to bring up my raise again, Tony, but we need to talk.
Tony: You can ______________, but I can't promise you'll get it.
 

bring it up

bring up it

bring it out
 -1

3.
John: Who dreamed up the idea to report on high school soccer games?
Tony: I ______________. Why?
 

dreamed up it

dreamed them up

dreamed it up

-1

4.
Eric: Hey, Dean, could you lend me ten dollars until tomorrow?
Dean: I'd like to ______________, buddy, but I don't have any cash with me.
 

help out you

help it out

help you out

-1

5.
Amy: My homework! I had it a minute ago!
Talia: You just ______________. It's in your bag.
 

put away it

put it away

put her away

-1
6.
Talia: I can't figure these instructions out.
Amy: Let me see. Maybe I can ______________.
 

figure them out

figure out them

figure out

7.
Dean: Nick made up quite a story about me.
Coach: Did he just ______________, Dean?
 

make it up

make me up

make up it

8.
Ben: Can I play tonight, Doc? It's an important game.
Doctor: I know, but I'm afraid you're going to have to ______________ tonight.
 

sit out it

sit it tonight

sit the game out

Complete the paragraph. Combine a phrasal verb with the object in parentheses. Type the
answer into the blank.

bring up give back help out let down

  pick up set up sign up

-1
Her title is "the Best Woman soccer player in the World", but don't
  (it) when you talk to Mia Hamm. She doesn't want to hear about it because she's much
-1
more interested in her team. Her personal motto is, "I will not
  (my team)." Coach Tony DiCicco says that this is her best quality, and her
 -1
fellow players agree that Mia will do anything to   (them).
-1
She has even refused to   (games) because of a sprained
ankle.
-1

Growing up, Mia played all sports. But soccer was her brother's favorite, and she was able to

  (it) from him. By age 14, she was a girl's soccer star in Texas. As soon as
-1

Coach Anson Dorrance of the National soccer Team saw her play, he decided to

  (her). At 15, she was the youngest member ever.

-1

Mia started The Mia Hamm Foundation in 1999. She   (it)

-1

to encourage girls' sports. As always, Mia wants to

  (something) to the sport that has meant so much to her.

Class activity 39
Superlative Adjectives: Practice 1. Complete each dialog. Click on the answer.

1.
Talia: I need a very small tape recorder.
Clerk: This is ______________ tape recorder we sell.
 

the smaller

smallest

the smallest

2.
Talia: How much is it?
Clerk: It's ________________ one in the store. It's $300.
 

the expensive

a very expensive

the most expensive

3.
Talia: That's too expensive. I can spend about $100.
Clerk: OK. Well, this is _____________ recorder for that price.
 

the good

the better

the best

4.
Talia: Hmmm. The sound isn't very clear.
Clerk: It doesn't have ____________ sound, but it's good enough for most uses.
 

the clearest

the least clear

the most clear

5.
Amy: Nice tape recorder. Was it expensive?
Talia: Not too bad, but it wasn't ____________ one in the store.
 

the most cheap

the cheapest

a cheaper

6.
Talia: I'm sure Tony will fire me if I don't get this story.
Amy: That won't happen. Tony's tough, but he's ______________ boss you can have.
 

the fairer

the fair

the fairest
7.
Amy: If you get this story, it'll be fantastic!
Talia: I'll be ______________ person in the office.
 

the lucky

the luckiest

the most luckiest

-1

8.
Amy: You'll also be ______________!
 

the most popular

the least popular

the more popular

Complete each dialog. Type the superlative form of the adjective into the blank.

1.
Pat: This is a really big crowd. Are the crowds usually this big at soccer games?
-1
Bea: Not really. This is crowd I've ever seen at a game.
2.
Jackie: What's wrong, Dean? Have you had a bad day?
-1

Dean: Bad? This has been day of my life.

3.
Josh: Liv is a good announcer. Is she as nice as John?
-1

Amy: No one is as nice as John. He's guy I know.

4.
-1

Tony: Can you handle an important story like this? It's one
we've had in a long time.
Talia: I've worked on important stories before. Well, OK, not this important.
5.
Talia: I know I can get this story! I'm a good researcher!
-1

Amy: You're not just good, Talia. You're researcher here.

6.
-1

Reporter: This is locker room I've ever been in. What's

going on?
Player: It isn't usually this quiet. In fact, a couple of guys just had a big argument.

7.
Zach: Oh, good. These tickets to the soccer game aren't really that expensive.
-1

Ted: That's because I bought tickets they had.

8.
Wanda: I have to leave very early tomorrow for a meeting.
-1

Bob: According to the schedule, bus leaves at 5:30 A.M.