REQUESTS

Complete the requests with the correct word in parentheses.

1. Turn down (down / up / on) the music. I’m trying to study.

2. Turn on (down / off / on) the TV. I’d like to watch the news.
3. Hang up (over / down / up) your clothes. They’re on the floor.
4. Please let the cat out (away / out / off). He needs some exercise.
5. Clean up (up / away / off) your room. It’s a mess!
6. Pick up (up / down / over) your socks. They’re on the floor.
7. Take out (in / out / off) the garbage. The wastebasket is full.
8. Take off (away / out / off) your coat. It’s warm in here.
9. Put away (away / off / on) the groceries. They’re in the kitchen.
10. Turn on (on / off / out) the lights. I can’t see a thing!

RESPONDING TO REQUESTS
PAIR WORK Make conversations using the requests from above and
the expressions in the box. Your partner responds.

Can you . . . ?
Could you . . . ?
Would you please . . . ?
Would you mind . . . ?

A: Could you turn down the

music? I’m trying to study.
B: Of course. I didn’t realize
it was so loud.
Your Vocabulary Log
Make a vocabulary log. Write sentences to help you remember.

Practice
A Classify the words in your vocabulary log. Write 2V for two-part verbs or
O for other.
Clean up Coat
Hang up Garbage
Let out Groceries
Pick up Laptop
Put away Magazines
Take off Mess
Take out Microwave
Throw out Toweis
Turn down Trash
Turn off
Turn on
B Add a word or phrase to these two-part verbs. Use some of the words from
your vocabulary log. Use articles and pronouns. There is more than one
possible answer.
1. clean this mess up 6. take the trash out
2. hang Your coats up 7. throw the ditry out
wather
3. let The cat out 8. turn this music down
4. pick Your socks up 9. turn the ligth off
5. put This shoes away 10. turn the T.V. on

C PAIR WORK Imagine you are having a party. Make a list of things to do before and after
the party. Use words from your vocabulary log.

Before the party After the party

1 Clean this mess up
. Pick up the groceries.
2 Pick your socks up Turn this music down
.
3 Hang your coats up Take the trash out
.
4 Put this shoes away Turn the light off
.
A PAIR WORK Imagine you live below this family. Make a list of possible complaints.

B Listen to the conversations. Check (🗸) the people’s complaints.

1. Mrs. Rivera is complaining about
□ a. loud music.
□ b. strange sounds.
□ c. loud voices.
2. Mr. Green is complaining because
□ a. Mr. Roberti’s dog chases his cat.
□ b. Mike Roberti’s friends park in front of Mr. Green’s driveway.
□ c. Mike Roberti’s band makes too much noise.

C Listen again. How do the people solve the problems? Complete the sentences.
1. Mrs. Lang will tell her daughter to not practice in the morning .
2. Mr. Roberti will tell his son’s friends to use the parking lot down the street .
COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY
Complete the sentences with the correct form of be used to or be used for.

1. Credit cards are used to shop online.

2. Computers are used for sending and receiving emails.
3. The Internet is used for streaming TV.
4. Robots are used to perform dangerous tasks.
5. A smartphone is used for taking photos.
6. Flash drives are used for storing information.
7. Drones are used to look for criminals.
8. A GPS system is used to get directions.
9. A phone charger is used to charge the battery in a cell phone.
10. An e-reader is used to reading e-books.

GUESSING GAME
A Choose one item from the box. Write four pieces of advice for using it.
Don’t write the name of the item.

ATM card flash drive

robot 3-D printer
cell phone driverless car
computer tablet computer
DVD player TV

B GROUP WORK Read your advice. Your classmates guess your item.
A: Don’t forget to recharge the battery.
B: Is it a tablet computer?
A: No, it isn’t. Be sure to point it in the right direction to take photos.
C: Is it a cell phone?
A: That’s right.
Your Vocabulary Log
Make a vocabulary log. Write definitions or pictures to help you remember.

Practice
A Classify the words and phrases in your vocabulary log. Write N for nouns, V for verbs,
or N/V if the word can be either a noun or a verb.

B Write five things you can do with a computer. Use words from your vocabulary log.

1. create websites 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
WHAT’S THIS FOR?
A PAIR WORK Look at the pictures. What do you think each gadget is used for?
How do you think you use it? Compare ideas.

1 mini-vacuum 3 slow cooker 2 fitness watch

B Listen to people talk about the gadgets. Number the pictures from 1 to 3.

C Listen again. Check (🗸) True or False.

1. True False
1. It runs for 50 minutes when fully charged. □ □
2. It’s not necessary to change the bag very often. □ □
3. You have to put it back on the charger after □ □
using it.
2. True False
1. It is comfortable to wear. □ □
2. It only records walking, not running. □ □
3. It always stays charged. □ □
3. True False
1. It cooks a variety of foods. □ □
2. You can program it to turn on and off. □ □
3. You can’t leave home while it’s on. □ □
D PAIR WORK Which items in part A do you need? Which do you want?
Which do you not want? Give reasons for your choices.