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Content:
Lesson 1: “Getting the Visa” ........................................... 3
Activities
Dictation
“Who is Paul Gomez?”
Pronunciation

CONTENT
Lesson 2: “Let’s Pack Up” ............................................. 17
Activities
Dictation
“In the Plane”
Pronunciation

Lesson 3: “Are You Declaring Anything?” .............................. 31

Activities
Dictation
“On My Way Home”
Pronunciation

Lesson 4: “Welcome to N.Y. My Friend” ............................45

Activities
Dictation
“A Day at Columbia”
Pronunciation

Lesson 5: “Dinner is Ready!!” ........................................... 59

Activities
Dictation.
“The Mc Carthy Family”
Pronunciation

Lesson 6: “How Did You Get to the U.S.?” ............................ 75

Activities
Dictation
“How embarrassing!”
Pronunciation

Lesson 7: “Romance in the Express Line” ............................. 89

Activities
Dictation
“Making a Friend”
Pronunciation

Lesson 8: “What About Your Plans?” ................................... 103

Activities
Dictation
“James’s Future”
Pronunciation
ONE
LESSON ONE

Getting the visa

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 GETTING THE VISA

Good morning, sir.

Paul: Good morning ma’am.
Your passport number please.
Paul: Oh! It’s 48690352.
Are you Paul Gomez?
Paul: Yes ma’am.
Can you spell your last name please?
Paul: Of course, it’s G - O - M - E - Z.
Are you single?
Paul. Yes, I am.
Are you 23 years old?
Paul: No, I’m 24.
Are you a journalist?
Paul: No, not yet. I’m a student of journalism.
Are you applying for a tourist visa?
Paul: No, I’m not. I’m asking for a student visa.
What are you going to study?
Paul: I’m going to get my degree at Columbia.
Where are you going to stay?
Paul: I’m going to stay with a friend.
What’s his address?
Paul: 3096 Verity Lane St. Baldwin, Long Island, New York.
Is he American?
Paul: Yes, he is. He’s from California.
How long are you planning to stay?
Paul: For about a year.
Well, then we will grant you a visa for a year. Congratulations, sir.
Paul: Thank you.
You’re welcome.

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 Interacting

Interviewer: Good evening, sir.

You:
Interviewer: Your passport number, please?
You:
Interviewer: Are you
?
You:
Interviewer: Can you spell your last name please?
You
Interviewer: Are you married?
You:
Interviewer: Are you 25 years old?
You:
Interviewer: Are you a
?
You:
Interviewer: Are you asking for a tourist visa?
You: Yes,
Interviewer: What are you going to visit?
You:
Interviewer: Where are you going to stay?
You:
Interviewer: Do you know anybody there?
You:

Interviewer: Are they American?

You:
Interviewer: How long are you planning to stay?
You:
Interviewer: Well, then we will grant you a visa for ten years.
You:
Interviewer: You’re welcome.

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 ACTIVITY 1
CAN YOU SPELL...?

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

Can you spell...?

1.- Your first name
2.- Your last name
3.- The month of your birthday
4.- Your middle name
5.- A famous place in your country

ACTIVITY 2
1 2 3 ...

ONE 1st first

a) Answer the questions: TWO 2nd second
THREE 3rd third
FOUR 4 th fourth
1.- How old are you? FIVE 5 th fifth
I’m SIX 6 th sixth
SEVEN 7 th seventh
EIGHT 8 th eighth
2.- What’s your phone number? It’s NINE 9 th ninth
TEN 10th tenth
ELEVEN 11 th eleventh
3.- When were you born? TWELVE 12 th twelfth
THIRTEEN 13 th thirteenth
I was born in FOURTEEN 14 th fourteenth
FIFTEEN 15 th fifteenth
4.- When is your birthday? SIXTEEN 16 th sixteenth
It’s on SEVENTEEN 17 th seventeenth
EIGHTEEN 18 th eighteenth
NINETEEN 19 th nineteenth
5.- How much is a car? TWENTY 20 th twentieth
It’s THIRTY 30 th thirtieth
FORTY 40 th fortieth
6.- How much is 300 multiplied by 200? FIFTY 50 th fiftieth
SIXTY 60 th sixtieth
It’s SEVENTY 70 th seventieth
EIGHTY 80 th eightieth
7.- How much is 18, 425 minus 3? NINETY 90 th ninetieth
It’s ONE HUNDRED 100 th one hundredth
ONE THOUSAND 1000 th one thousandth

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 ACTIVITY 3
FIRST, SECOND, THIRD ...

Complete the sentences according to the picture above:

1.- The first person is tall. 5.- The person is fat.

2.- The person is old. 6.- The person is bald.

3.- The person is blonde. 7.- The person is thin.
4.- The person is short. 8.- The person is young.

ACTIVITY 4
I AM A TEACHER

Complete with the verb “to be” and the correct article:

1.- I teacher. 6.- It interesting career.

2.- They singers. 7.- Paul university professor. 8.-
3.- She engineer. Mabel hairdresser.
4.- We doctors. 9.- You student.
5.- He architect. 10.- Paul and James journalists.

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 ACTIVITY 5
HOW OLD ARE YOU ...?
Unscramble:

1.- are / old / How / you / ?

2.- your teacher / ? / is / nice
3.- you / tired / are / ?
4.- not / Steve / responsible / is
5.- are / and / Carol / friends / Ann / not
6.- Heber / and / is / handsome / tall

ACTIVITY 6
WHAT’S YOUR NAME?
Answer the questions according to the information below:

Name: Paul. 1.- Is Paul Peruvian?

Last name: Gomez.
Age: 24. 2.- Is Paul married?
Nationality: Peruvian.
Marital status: Single. 3.- How old is Paul?
Occupation: Journalist.

Name: Marilyn. 1.- Is Marilyn Canadian?

Last name: Stewart.
Age: 30 2.-
Nationality: British. Yes, she is.
Marital status: Married. 3.-
Occupation: Nurse. No, she isn’t. She is 30 years old.

Name: 1.- Are you single?

Last name:
You Age: 2.- Are you Spanish?
Nationality:
Marital status: 3.- Are you an engineer?
Occupation:

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 DICTATION

Listen and repeat: Write the question and answer it:

What’s your name?

My name is Paul Gomez.

How old are you?

I’m 24 years old.

Are you a teacher?

No, I’m not. I’m a student.

What’s your major?

I study journalism.

Is James in Florida?
No, he isn’t. He is in New York.

How are you?

Not so well. I’m sick.

How old is Susan?

She is 34 years old.

How is your sister?

She is fine, thanks.

What does your father do?

He is a doctor.

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 Who is Paul Gomez?

Paul Gomez is a university student. He studies

journalism and wants to get a degree at Columbia
University. His friend James lives in New York but he’s
from California. James studies journalism as well. Paul is
going to stay at James’s house for about a year. They met at
a seminar in England and became friends immediately. Paul
is very happy now that he has his visa.

His parents are very proud of him, but on the other

hand sad, because he’s the third of the siblings.

Paul is tall and thin. He is an excellent student but

also likes to party. He’s the kind of guy who thinks responsibility
is first but also thinks he’s not going to be young forever. He’s very friendly,
talkative and outgoing. He’s very ambitious and hard working. He says: “I’m anxious to
travel because I know a year full of excitement is waiting for me”.

1.- What does Paul study?

2.- Where is Paul going to stay?

3.- How did Paul and James meet?

4.- What is Paul like?

5.- Do you want to go to the U.S.?

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 Finding Out

Affirmative Sentences:
Paul is a student.
His parents are very proud of him.
I’m anxious to travel.

Negatives sentences:
Paul isn’t a student.
His parents aren’t very proud of him.
I am not anxious to travel.

Interrogative Form:
Is Paul a student?
Are his parents very proud of him?
Am I anxious to travel?

Short Answers:
Yes, he is. No, he isn´t.
Yes, they are. No, they aren´t.
Yes, I am. No, I´m not.

Article a - an
Examples:
a student.
an American.
a journalist.
a university.
an hour. an outgoing person.
a hairdresser. a short man.
an ugly woman.
a fat cat.
a second chance.
an interesting course.

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 Pronunciation

TOURISM
JOURNALIST
DEGREE
THIN

ARCHITECT DIVIDED BY
TWENTIETH LONG ISLAND
HAIRDRESSER YOUNG
HUNDREDTH IMMEDIATELY

MULTIPLIED
EMOTION
BLONDE
SIBLINGS

IS HE AMBITIOUS?
HE IS VERY HAPPY NOW THAT HE HAS A VISA.
PAUL IS VERY FRIENDLY, TALKATIVE AND OUTGOING.
JAMES AND PAUL ARE NOT ENGINEERING STUDENTS.

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TWO
LESSON TWO

Let´s pack up

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 LET´S PACK UP

Mother: Is everything ready, Paul?

Paul: Not yet, Mom. What time is it?
Mother: It´s half past eight! Come on! Hurry up!
Paul: Ok, but help me out here. I can’t find some things.
Mother: Boy! You’ll never change!
Paul: Ma, where is my passport?
Mother: It’s on the desk next to your ticket.
Paul. And my garment bag?
Mother: It’s in the closet between the leather jacket and
the blue suit.
Paul: By the way, where are my new dress shoes?
Mother: They are under the bed.
Paul: I’m going to wear them to the interview at Columbia
on Monday.
Mother: What time is the interview?
Paul: It’s at a quarter to nine in the morning.
Mother: So I’ll call you in the afternoon. There are some
papers on the TV. Do you need them?
Oops! Yes, there is a carry-on behind the door, put
the papers in it and bring it to me please.
Mother: Here it is Paul. Are you ready now?
Paul: Yes, I am.
Mother: Are you nervous?
Paul: Just a little.
Mother: Don’t worry son. Everything’s going to be ok.
Let’s go!

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 Interacting

A: Is everything ready, ?
B: Not yet. What time is it?
A: It’s
A: Come on! Hurry up!
B: Ok, but help me out here. I can’t find some things.
A: All right.
B. Where is my ?
A: It’s
B. And my ?
A: It’s
B. Thanks, ?
A: They are in the closet under the clothes.
B: I’m going to wear them at the city tour on Sunday.
A: What time are you going?
B: I’m going at
A: So I’ll call you
There are some on your bed.
Do you need them?
B: Oops! Yes, there is a suitcase at the door, can you put
them inside please.
A: Ok. Is that all?
B: Yes, thank you.
A: Are you excited?
B:
A: I see. Let’s go!

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 ACTIVITY 1
WHERE IS ... ?
Complete the sentences using the picture of Paul´s bedroom:

WHERE IS?
WHERE IS?

1.- The passport is the desk.

2.- There is a ticket the passport.
3.- There are shoes the bed.
4.- The garment bag is the closet.
5.- The garment bag is the jacket and the suit.
6.- There is a carry-on the door.
7.- There is a chair the desk.
8.- There is a T-shirt the bed.
9.- The ticket and passport are the desk.
10.-There is a wastebasket the desk.
11.- There are two suitcases the closet.
12.-There are jeans the floor.
13.-There’s a clock the wall.
14.- There are some papers the TV.

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 ACTIVITY 2
WHAT TIME IS IT?
Write the time in the lines. Formal and informal way.

9:00 It’s nine o’clock. 3:30 It’s three thirty.

It´s half past three.

2:00 1:30

7:15 It’s seven fifteen. 10:45 It’s ten forty-five.

It’s a quarter past seven. It’s a quarter to eleven.

11:15 4:45

5:45 12:00

8:15 6:30

ACTIVITY 3
WHAT TIME.. ?
Answer the questions using “AT”:

1.- What time do you work? (11:30)

2.- What time is Paul´s interview? (10:45)
3.- What time does Paul study English? (8:15)
4.- What time do you wake up?
5.- What time do you have lunch?
6.- What time is it?

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 ACTIVITY 4
WHEN...?
Match:

1.- Paul was born a) in summer.

2.- His birthday is b) at 10:45 am.
3.- He loves swimming c) in the morning.
4.- He wears a mask d) on May 24 th.
5.- He will check at the airport e) in September.
6.- He always goes to bed f) on Halloween.
7.- We wake up very early g) in 1980.
8.- He has an interview h) at midnight.
9.- He will start university I) on Monday.

ACTIVITY 5
WHEN...?
Write sentences using prepositions of time (in, on, at):

1.- My birthday is on October 11 th.

2.- Alex arrives at work at a quarter to eight.
3.- Mark and Linda study together in the evening.
4.-
5.-
6.-
7.-
8.-
9.-
10.-

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 ACTIVITY 6
ON THE PLANE
Complete the paragraph using prepositions:

ON THE PLANE
It’s three o’clock the afternoon. Paul is the plane. He’s sitting
the window. A very pretty girl is him and an old man. She
has a pillow her head.
lunch, some people have their meals the tables but the old man is
sleeping and a woman him is trying to put a bag
the overhead compartment. A tall man spilled wine his shirt so he’s
standing the door of the bathroom. The flight attendant is trying to help
him. She’s standing the food trolley. There is a young couple
Paul’s seat. They are their anniversary. This is a nice flight.

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 DICTATION

Listen and repeat: Write the question and answer it:

Where are my shirts?

They are in the drawer.

What time is it?

It’s a quarter to eight.

What time do you have breakfast?

At half past seven.

What’s your favorite season?

It’s winter.

When were you born?

I was born in 1975.

Where is the red dress?

It’s in the suitcase.

What are you wearing?

I’m wearing a skirt, a blouse,
a scarf and a coat.

Where is my new skirt?

It’s under the cardigan.

What time is your class?

It’s at twenty to eight.

When is your birthday?

It’s on July 16 th.

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 On the Plane
ON THE PLANE
Welcome Speech:

Good afternoon ladies and gentlemen: This is

American Airlines flight 651 to the city of New York. For
your safety please, put all your carry-on luggage in the
compartment above your seat. Be careful and please
don’t obstruct emergency exits or aisles. Our flight
attendants are here to help you with everything you
may need. Now is time to turn off your cellular
telephones and any other electronic devices. Thank you.

Final Destination Good Bye:

Ladies and gentlemen: For your safety, please, stay in your seats until we turn off the seat
belt sign and the airplane gets in final position. Don’t forget all your personal belongings. If there
is anyone who needs assistance, please stay in your seat until all the passengers have gotten off
the plane. American Airlines, Captain Kyle Mc Donagh and crew, hope you enjoy your trip. We
are landing at JFK International Airport. Welcome to New York and thank you for choosing
American Airlines.

1.- What airline and what number is the flight?

2.- Where do you put the carry-on luggage?

3.- Who is Kyle Mac Donagh?

4.- Where is the plane landing?

5.- Do you like to travel by plane?

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 Finding Out

of Place
The pen is in the pencil cup.
The computer is on the desk.
The baggage is under the seat in front of you.
There is a carry-on behind the door.
There is a pretty girl next to Paul’s seat.
James is standing at the door.

Paul arrives at 8 o’clock.

He is leaving Lima at noon.
They are meeting at lunch time.
of Time

Her birthday is on May 24th.

I visit my family on Christmas.
His interview is on Monday.

In:

He’s traveling in the afternoon.

We begin classes in September.
They are coming to visit in summer.
He was born in 1977.

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 Pronunciation

SUITCASE
GARMENT BAG
SCARF
SUIT

OBSTRUCT LADIES
BEHIND AISLE
COMPARTMENT GENTLEMEN
NERVOUS PASSENGER

DRESS
CAPTAIN
FLIGHT
THANKS

IT’S IN THE CLOSET BETWEEN THE LEATHER JACKET AND THE BLUE SUIT.
OUR FLIGHT ATTENDANTS ARE WILLING TO HELP YOU.
TURN OFF YOUR CELLULAR PHONES AND ANY OTHER ELECTRONIC DEVICES.
WE ARE LANDING AT JFK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.

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THREE
LESSON THREE

Are you declaring anything?

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 ARE YOU DECLARING ANYTHING?
Welcome to the United States. May I see your passport please?
Paul: Sure, here it is.
Where are you coming from?
Paul: I’m coming from Peru.
What is the purpose of your visit?
Paul: I’m here to study.
How long are you planning to stay?
Paul: I’m planning to stay for a year.
Where will you stay?
Paul: I’ll stay at a friend´s house.
Is this your first visit to the country?
Paul: Yes, it is.
Are you declaring anything?
Paul: No, nothing.
How much money are you bringing into the country?
Paul: Four thousand dollars and my credit card.
Can you give me your customs declaration form?
Paul: Here you are ma’am.
Stamp your right and left index finger on this paper, please.
Paul: Ok ma’am.
Stand up, straight for the picture. Now you may go to the
baggage carousel. Don’t forget your claim check.
Paul: Thank you. Can I take pictures here?
I’m sorry sir, you can’t.
Paul: No problem. How do I get to the baggage claim area?
Go straight ahead to the third aisle and turn right.
Paul: Thank you very much.
You´re welcome sir. Enjoy your visit.

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 Interacting

A: Welcome to .
May I see your passport please?
You: Sure, here you are.
A: Where are you coming from? You:

A: What´s the purpose of your visit?

You:
A: How long are you planning to stay?
You:
A: Where will you stay?
You:
A: Is this your first visit to the country?
You:
A: Are you declaring anything?
You: A:
How much money are you bringing? You:
A:
Your customs declaration form, please.
You: Here it is sir.
A: Sign on this paper please.
You: Ok sir.
A: Stand up straight for the photograph, please.
Now you may go to the baggage claim area.
You: Thank you. How can I get to the duty free shops?
A: Go past the departure lounge, turn
and go straight ahead.
You: Thank you sir. You´re very kind.

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 ACTIVITY 1
HE IS CHECKING THE BAGGAGE
Unscramble:

1.- baggage / is / The / customs officer / checking / the

2.- meal / the / The / is / flight attendant / serving

3.- window / Paul/ the / is / at / sitting

4.- passengers / enjoying / are / the / flight / The

5.- plane / are / the / pilot and copilot / The / flying

ACTIVITY 2
I´M SITTING ON A CHAIR
Write Affirmative or Negative sentences about now:

1.- (I / sit / on a chair)

2.- (I / wash / hair)

3.- (I / do / this exercise)

4.- (The teacher / listen / to me)

5.- (The teacher / wear / a red hat)

6.- (It / rain)

7.- (The teacher and I / dance)

8.- (The sun / shine)

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 ACTIVITY 3
PAUL IS COOKING A DELICIOUS MEAL
Write 5 sentences in present continuous:
1.- Paul is cooking a delicious meal.
2.- My daughter is watching TV.
3.- Peter and Jesse are doing their homework.
4.- The police officer is riding his motorcycle.
5.- Her mother is going to the supermarket.
6.-
7.-
8.-
9.-
10.-

ACTIVITY 4
WHAT ARE YOU DOING?
Answer the questions:
1.- What are you doing? (write)

2.- What is Paul doing? (eat)

3.- What is Mr. Mc Carthy doing? (repair)

4.- What are the children doing? (play)

5.- Where are you going? (movies)

6.- What is the engineer building? (a hospital)

7.- What is your mother baking? (cookies)

8.- What are James and Joan planning? (party)

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 ACTIVITY 5
IS HE WATCHING A MOVIE?
Ask questions:

1.- (Paul / watch / a movie)

Yes , he is.

2.- (It / rain)

No, it´s snowing.

3.- (James and Paul / clean / the house)

Yes, they are.

4.- (You / singing)

No, I´m not.

6.- (Where / Paul / go)
5.- (What / Paula / do)
He´s going to the U.S.
She´s taking a nap.
7.- (Jim and you / listen / to music)

Yes, we are listening to rock.

8.- (Where / we / go)

We are going to the beach.

9.- (That clock / work)

No, it´s broken.

10.- (Why / you / smiling)

Because you look funny.

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 ACTIVITY 6
ENJOYING THE PARTY
Write 8 Affirmative and Negative sentences according to the picture:

THE PARTY
ENJOYING

1.-

2.-

3.-

4.-

5.-

6.-

7.-

8.-

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 DICTATION

Listen and repeat: Write the question and answer it:

What is Joan doing?

She is getting dressed.

Where is Paul going?

He’s going to New York.

Is James sleeping right now?

No, he’s studying.

Where’s the customs?

Go straight ahead to the end and turn right.

Are Peter and Ann talking?

No, they aren’t.

Is Paul dancing with Joan?

No, he isn’t.

Where is your bedroom from the front door?

Go across the living room, turn left,
it’s the second door on the right.

What is he doing?
He is looking at the stars.

Where are they going?

They’re going to visit their parents.

Are they studying Italian?

No, they aren’t.

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 On my way home
ON MY WAY HOME
I´m thinking: “I’m finally here and a year full
of emotions is waiting for me”. I’m at the Baggage
Claim Area passing through the metal detector and
my suitcases are in the x- ray machine. I’m leaving the
airport by the second gate and “Wow! New York,
what a nice city!”. A taxi driver is helping me. I’m on
my way home, my new home, at least for a year. The
buildings are big, streets are full of people and yes, of
course, the girls are beautiful. The taxi is going along
the avenue, crossing streets, turning right and left.
Men and women are walking straight, taking the bus,
going to work. We are crossing the park and people
are running. What happened? A robbery. The traffic
light turned red and the woman in the next car is
looking at me and smiling.
We arrived home, the building is nice and I’m
thinking again “I’m finally here”.

1.- What is Paul thinking at the airport?

2.- Who is helping Paul?

4.- What is the woman in the other car doing?

5.- Do you think New York is a dangerous place?

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 Finding Out

Present

Affirmative sentences:

I’m leaving the airport by the second gate.

A taxi driver is helping me.
We are crossing the park.
I’m planning to stay for a year.

Negative sentences:

The police officer isn’t paying attention.

She isn’t taking the bus.
The woman and the dog aren´t walking fast.
Paul isn’t declaring anything.

How long are you staying?

How much money are you bringing?
Is he studying journalism?
Are you declaring anything?

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 Pronunciation

PASSPORT
PLANNING
DECLARING
STRAIGHT

BAGGAGE CROSSING
THROUGH FINALLY
TRAFFIC THINKING
ACCIDENT CLAIM CHECK

SMILING
X - RAY
TURNING
METAL DETECTOR

HOW MUCH MONEY ARE YOU BRINGING INTO THE COUNTRY?

CAN YOU GIVE ME YOUR CUSTOMS DECLARATION FORM?
WE ARE CROSSING THE PARK AND PEOPLE ARE RUNNING.
I’M LEAVING THE AIRPORT BY THE SECOND GATE.

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FOUR
LESSON FOUR

Welcome to N.Y. my friend

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 4A
WELCOME TO N.Y. MY FRIEND

James: Paul, long time no see! I’m so happy to see you. Come on in!
Paul: Thanks a lot. Glad to see you too.
James: Let me show you your room. So what’s up?
Paul: Well, I’m tired but anxious. Tell me, how is the university?
James: I have classes every day. I start at 9:00 am and finish at 1:00 pm,
then I go to work.
Paul: How many courses do you take?
James: I take 5 in total.
Paul: Where do you work?
James: My friend Pete and I produce a radio program called
“New York today”.
Paul: What do you do there?
James: I make copies, do the interviews, receive the guests. I’m basically
a gofer. The program mixes music with entertainment, political
and weather information, etc...
Paul: Do you like it?
James: I love it and I hate it. I like to create something new every day.
I can’t stand it when we have so much pressure, but in general is great.
Paul: Sounds interesting. What do you do in your free time?
Do you go out with Joan?
James: I wake up, have breakfast, listen to music and prepare for the
university. After classes I have lunch and work until 7:00 pm,
then I see Joan. We go to play pool, basketball or watch some
movies. I visit my family on weekends. Oh! They invited you to
have dinner on Sunday.
Paul: Oh really? That’ great!

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 Interacting

A: Hi! Long time no see! I’m so glad you are here.

Welcome to my house.
B:
A: Come in! Let me show you around.
So how are you?
B:
A: I go to work every day. I start at 8:00 and
finish at 6:00, then I go to my English class.
B: Where do you study English?
A:
B: Where do you work?
A:
B: What do you do there?
A:

B: Do you like it?

A: B:
Sounds interesting. What do you do in
your free time?
A:
B: Sounds great!

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 ACTIVITY 1
DO YOU DRIVE A CAR?
Complete the questions and answers:

1.- you drive a car? 2.- Yes, I .

Tim live in the No, he .
city? 3.- they speak French? Yes, they .
4.- Ann play the guitar? Yes, she .
5.- Wendy and Karen work together? No, they .
6.- it rain in Summer? No, it .
7.- you do exercises? Yes, I .

ACTIVITY 2
ROSE GOES TO THE SUPERMARKET

Complete the sentences. Use: have, go, taste, buy, make, eat.

1.- Rose / to the supermarket every morning.

2.- She / everything for lunch.

3.- We / lunch together.

4.- I / seafood in summer.

5.- Sometimes she / ice cream.

6.- It / incredibly great.

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 ACTIVITY 3
SHE WORKS HARD
Change to third person:

1.- I work hard. She also hard.

2.- I go by car. He also by car.
3.- They arrive early. She also early.
4.- We finish work at 8:00 pm. He also at 8:00 pm.
5.- We study Italian after work. She also after work.

ACTIVITY 4
PAUL STUDIES JOURNALISM
Write 5 examples:

1.- Ann dances very well.

2.- Pete and James play soccer every Sunday.
3.- I walk around the park in the mornings.
4.-
5.-
6.-
7.-
8.-

ACTIVITY 5
I LIKE VOLLEYBALL
Answer the questions:

1.- Do you like volleyball?

2.- Do you dislike singing?
3.- Do you hate jogging?
4.- Do you love playing chess?
5.- Do you like cookies?
6.- Do you like to study English?
7.- Do you dislike to watch TV?

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 ACTIVITY 6
I LIVE WITH MY FAMILY
Complete the conversation:

Rose: So how is your life back in Peru, Paul?

Paul: Well, I with my family. I two siblings.

Rose: they work with you?

Paul: No, they . My sister in a hospital
and my brother is a teacher. He literature.
Rose: he English?
Paul: Yes, he . We English every weekend.
Rose: Oh really? What else you on the weekends?
Paul: We practice sports. We basketball and tennis.

ACTIVITY 7
THEY LIKE..
Look at the pictures and complete the sentences:

Toshi’s room Rose’s room Pete’s room

Toshi likes and but I think he dislikes

Rose likes and but I think she dislikes
Pete likes and but I think he dislikes
I like and but I dislike

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 ACTIVITY 8
Look at the picture, answer the questions and create other questions for the answers provided.

The most popular hobbies

H O B B I E S

1.- Do people in their 40’s like videogames?

2.- Do people in their 20’s like going to clubs?

3.- Do people in their 30’s like watching the news?

4.- ?
No, they dislike it. They like reading.

5.- ?
Yes, they do.

6.- ?
No, they don´t.

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 DICTATION

Listen and repeat: Write the question and answer it:

What do you do?

I’m a lawyer.

Where do you work?

At a law firm.

What do you do there?

I work with abused children.

Do you like your job?

Yes, I love it.

What do you do in your free time?

I play chess.

Do you play sports?

Yes, I play basketball.

Do you like soccer?

No, I hate it. I like baseball.

Do you like wearing a suit?

No, I hate how I look in a suit.

Does he speak other languages?

Yes, he does. He speaks German.

Where do you study?

I study at “English Unlimited”.

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 A Day at Columbia
A DAY AT COLUMBIA
I have a very important interview today. The
university wants to meet me, listen to my projects, my
studies, my resume, everything about my career. I’m an
international student so they want to know about my
experience and my research. I don’t feel nervous, I’m
confident and prepared. Columbia is a wonderful
university and gives you a lot of benefits if you are
good. The campus is enormous and there are many
sport playgrounds, buildings and gardens.
It’s time, I’m in the interview, this person looks
very interested in my documents, he doesn't
understand some things and he asks many questions:
“Why do you study journalism?” “I want to show this
world can be better”.
James doesn’t have a class today so he is here
with me. “And, what do you think?” “I can tell you one
thing, I´ll do my best because I want to be the best”.

1.- Why is the interview important?

2.- How does Paul feel?

3.- What is the campus like?

4.- Why does he want to study journalism?

5.- Why did you decide to study your career?

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 Finding Out

Affirmative sentences:

I have a very important interview today.

The university wants to meet me.
My friend Pete and I produce a radio program.
The program combines music with entwertainment.

Negative sentences:

I don’t feel nervous.

He doesn’t understand some things.
James doesn’t have a class today.
James and Joan don’t go to clubs very often.

Questions:
Why do you study journalism?
Do you like it?
Do you go out with Joan?
Where do you work?

Likes and dislikes:

I love listening to music.

James likes doing his job.
Toshi dislikes reading.
Teenagers hate to watch the news.

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 Pronunciation

ANXIOUS
COURSE
PRODUCE
GUESTS

INTERVIEW PLAYGROUND
COMBINES BUILDINGS
PRESSURE INTERESTED
PROJECT BEST

CONFIDENT
RESEARCH
JOURNALISM
CAREER

I LIKE TO CREATE SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY.

HE IS AN INTERNATIONAL STUDENT.
PAUL WANTS TO STUDY JOURNALISM IN THE U.S.
I’LL ALWAYS DO MY BEST.

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FIVE
LESSON FIVE

Dinner is ready

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 DINNER IS READY

James: Hi, I’m home!

Mother: Oh, hi darling! Hi, you are Paul, right?
Paul: Yes, ma’am. Nice to meet you.
Mother: Nice to meet you too. Let me introduce you to the family, this is my
husband Jimmy and this is my daughter Susan and my youngest son, Jerry.
Paul: Nice to meet you all.
It’s a pleasure to have you here Paul. James tells me you come from
Peru, right?
Paul: Yes sir, I do.
Father: Tell me about your country.
James: Come on dad! Don’t start. He’s always interested in other cultures.
Mother: Yes, Paul. Don’t let him get started. He never stops.
Paul: Don’t worry ma’am. Sometimes it’s nice to talk about your hometown.
Mother: Why don’t we have dinner and talk later? Do you like pork chops, Paul?
Paul: Sure, Mrs. Mc Carthy.
Mother: I usually serve them with wine sauce but today we are having a special gravy.
James: Wow! It is a special celebration then. Mom baked strawberry pie!
She hardly ever does.
Father: What would you like to drink Paul? Wine or soda?
Paul: Wine is fine, thank you.
James: Hand me the mashed potatoes please.
Mother: Don’t forget to have the appetizer James. Do you like stuffed tomatoes Paul?
Paul: I certainly do, ma’am.
Father: Ok, let’s have a toast to Paul.
Paul: Thank you sir. I really appreciate the nice welcome.
Father: To Paul!!!
Family: Cheers!

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A: .
B: Oh, hi darling! How are you. Are you ?
C: Yes . Nice to meet you.
B: Nice to meet you too. Let me introduce you to the family,
.
C: Nice to meet you.
D: It’s a pleasure to have you here .
Where are you from?
C: .
D: What’s your country like?
C: Well, .

D: That’s nice! And what is your city like?

C: .

B: Why don’t we have dinner and talk later?

Do you like ?
C: Sure. I love it.
B: I usually serve it with but today we are having
.
A: Wow! It is a special celebration then. Mom prepared
. She hardly ever does.
D: What would you like to drink?
.
C: I’d like .
A: Pass me , please.
B: Don’t forget to have the appetizer. Do you like ?
C: I surely do.
D: A toast to wish you the best.
C: Thank you, I really appreciate this lovely dinner.

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 ACTIVITY 1
I RARELY GO TO THE MOVIES

Unscramble the sentences:

1.- I / go / the / rarely / movies / to

2.- cooks / Sundays / seldom / on / my / mother

3.- in / it / summer / never / snowy / is

4.- often / here / doesn’t / rain / it

5.- school / he / for / always / late / is

6.- car / do / usually / go / by / home / you / ?

7.- after / Paul / has / 3:00 pm / hardly ever / lunch

8.- work / I / I / sometimes / usually / drive / to / walk / but

9.- anywhere / his / he / without / goes / never / dog

10.- reads / he / book / seldom / a / night / at

11.- hardly / ever / my / rides / her / daughter / ever / bicycle

12.- she / transportation / usually / public / uses

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 ACTIVITY 2
SHE USUALLY EATS CHEESECAKE.
Complete the sentences using:
always, usually, often, sometimes, seldom, rarely, hardly ever or never.

1.- She eats cheesecake.

2.- I wash the clothes. I hate it!
3.- Patty loves her relatives. She visits them.
4.- My mother misses her sister. She sees her.
5.- They go to that grocery store. That’s the only place to get macaroni.
6.- Sergio’s grandpa is at home. He goes out because
he is kind of sick.
7.- When my cousin sees a horror movie she screams!
8.- We don’t like soccer. We zap when there’s a soccer match on TV.
9.- Why do you cook Chinese food?
10.- I go shopping on weekends. I’m busy.

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 ACTIVITY 3
HE NEVER TALKS TO ME
Change the sentences using the adverbs:

1.- My neighbor talks to me. (never)

2.- She is polite. (always)

3.- James finishes work at half past five. (usually)

4.- I go to bed before midnight. (rarely)

5.- We don’t eat meat. (often)

6.- Rose doesn’t work on Saturdays. (never)

7.- He arrives early. (hardly ever)

8.- They are at home after ten at night. (sometimes)

9.- She doesn´t eat vegetables. (never)

10.- We play the piano in the afternoon. (usually)

11.- They go swimming in the mornings. (often)

12.- Molly and I go to the movies. (sometimes)

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 ACTIVITY 4
I SELDOM GO TO THE CINEMA

Answer the questions using adverbs:

1.- How often do you go to the cinema?

2.- How often do you eat chocolate?
3.- How often do you exercise ?
4.- How often do you drink alcohol?
5.- How often do you go shopping for food?
6.- How often does your mother bake cookies?
7.- How often does your best friend dance?
8.- How often does your boss laugh?
9.- How often does your teacher smile?
10.- Do you ever send e-mails? How often?
11.- Do you ever read books? How often?
12.- Do you ever play chess? How often?

ACTIVITY 5
I NEVER PLAY POOL
Create sentences using frequency adverbs:

1.- I never forget to listen to my English CD.

2.- I usually arrive five minutes early to class.
3.- Patty is always very punctual.
4.-
5.-
6.-
7.-
8.-

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 ACTIVITY 6
WHAT IS IT LIKE?

Answer the following questions:

1.- What is your country like?

2.- What is your favorite restaurant like?

3.- What is the weather like?

4.- What does your best friend look like?

5.- What are your friends like?

6.- What are your classes like?

7.- What does your father look like?

8.- What is your mom like?

9.- What does Paul look like?

10.- What is your office like?

11.- What is your house like?

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 DICTATION

Listen and repeat: Write the question and answer it:

How often do you take a taxi?

I usually take a taxi when I’m late for class.

How frequently does Paul speak English?

Almost always.

Do you often eat in restaurants?

Yes, all the time with my partners.

Are you ever late for work?

No, never. I’m always on time.

Do you ever have breakfast at noon?

Rarely. Just on Sundays.

What does he look like?

He has a beard and wears glasses.

What is your boyfriend like?

Oh, he’s very sweet, smart and cute.

Do you ever play videogames?

Yes, I often play videogames with my friends.

Do you ever go to parties on Thursdays?

No, never.

What’s your school like?

It’s big, with a huge hall and a playground.

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 The Mc Carthy Family
THE MC CARTHY FAMILY
The Mc Carthys are typical New Yorkers. They live in
Manhattan. Sarah and Jimmy have four great children, the first
is Edward, he is married and has a two-year-old daughter. He
always thinks about his daughter’s future. That’s why he works
so hard, but he always makes time for his family. They usually
go out on weekends and often travel abroad. James is the
second of the siblings. He’s a journalist at a radio station.
Sometimes he works at Edward’s company too. James always
works very hard because he wants to achieve his goals. Susan is
the only daughter, she is in school and is very responsible. She
hardly ever goes to parties and she always tries to help her
friends.

The youngest is Jerry. He is 10 years old. He is naughty and kind of lazy. He seldom
brings good grades home. It isn’t a big family but they are very close. They always have lunch
together on Sundays. Usually aunt Dorothy cooks chicken stew or roast beef. Tom sweeps the
floor and Jerry sets the table. After dinner Susan cleans the table and James washes the dishes.
Sarah never does anything on Sunday. It’s like her free day.
Not all of them live together but they are pretty close and have a very nice relationship.

1.- What do you understand by “siblings”?

2.- What is Susan like?

3.- Who is Edward?

4.- How does the family spend a Sunday?

5.- Do you have a close relationship with your family?

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 Finding Out

Adverbs

With the verb to be:

He is always interested in other cultures.

She is never busy on Sunday.
They are often on a trip.

With any other verb:

They usually go out on weekends.

Sometimes he works at Edward’s company too.
Susan hardly ever goes to parties.

What is
it like?

What is Paul like?

He is responsible, interesting and hard working.
What does he look like?
He’s tall, thin, has black hair and blue eyes.

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 Pronunciation

DAUGHTER
USUALLY
APPETIZER
STUFFED

APPRECIATE OFTEN
MASHED ACHIEVE
CHOPS ABROAD
FREQUENT SIBLINGS

SWEEP
CHICKEN STEW
ROAST BEEF
HARDLY EVER

SOMETIMES IT’S NICE TO TALK ABOUT YOUR HOMETOWN. I

USUALLY SERVE IT WITH WINE SAUCE BUT TODAY WE ARE
HAVING A SPECIAL GRAVY.
HE’S VERY SWEET, SMART AND CUTE.
HE IS NAUGHTY AND KIND OF LAZY.

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SIX
LESSON SIX

How did you get to the U.S.?

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 HOW DID YOU GET TO THE U.S.?
Mr. Mc Carthy: So tell me Paul, how did you get to the U.S.?
Paul: Well, I’m here to get a degree. I studied journalism in my country.
Mr. Mc Carthy: Did you already finish?
Paul: Yes, I finished my career last year.
Mr. Mc Carthy: Did you work there?
Paul: I practiced in a newspaper. I used to help with the edition of the
local news.
Mr. Mc Carthy: Why did you study journalism? Did you always like it?
Paul: Well, it’s more like a tradition in my family. My father and uncle
are journalists too. Mom used to work as an assistant in a famous
radio.
Mr. Mc Carthy: Oh! I see how you took the final decision.
Paul: Well, I listened about journalism all my life but actually it all
started when I was in school.
Mr. Mc Carthy: How come?
Paul: When I was in elementary school my teacher used to ask the
class to prepare some news, so we could play them as
newscasters in front of the class.
Mr. Mc Carthy: Sounds like fun!
Paul: Yes, we used to gather all the desks, sit in front of the board
and read our news. When my reading was boring all my
classmates threw paper balls, erasers or pencils at me. It was terrible!
Mr. Mc Carthy: Ha, ha! Did you feel frustrated with that?
Paul: No, not at all. It pushed me to be a better journalist.
Mr. Mc Carthy: And you’ll be, just like my son James.
Paul: I really hope so!

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A: Why did you come to the U.S.?

B: Well, I’m here to get a degree. I studied
in my country.
A: Did you finish your studies?
B:
A: Did you work there?
B:

A: Nice and why did you study

? Did your family like the idea?
B:

A: Oh! Did you want to be a when you were a kid?

B:

A: And how did you get to the final decision?

B:

A: That’s nice. I know you’ll be a great professional.

B:

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 ACTIVITY 1
Complete the charts:

dance stay work

lived obeyed walked
die enjoy jump
loved played brushed

study stop want

carried planned started
try wrap decide
copied rubbed divided

ACTIVITY 2
Complete the charts:

bring read
bought ran
come say
cut saw
draw send
drank sang
drive sleep
ate spoke
forget swim
got took
give tell
went thought

have understand
knew wore
make write

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 ACTIVITY 3
I DIDN´T WATCH TV YESTERDAY
Write the opposite:

1.- I watched TV yesterday.

2.- Mary didn’t go to school.
3.- Pete and Toshi studied together.
4.- Janice didn’t pass the exam.
5.- Paul got up early this morning.

ACTIVITY 4 SHE BROUGHT HER LUNCHBOX YESTERDAY

Change these sentences to simple past:

1.- Paula brings her lunchbox every day.

yesterday.

2.- She doesn’t understand math rules.

last class.

3.- Every morning she feeds the dog.

this morning.

4.- It rains a lot in winter.

last winter.

5.- We don’t do homework every day.

yesterday.

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 ACTIVITY 5
DID YOU BUY THE NEW BOOK?
Write questions with did:

1.- Paul bought the new book. And you?

2.- I had a good vacation. And you?
3.- Ross took the math exam. And Paul?
4.- We talked to the teacher. And your classmates?
5.- James did his homework. And Joan?

ACTIVITY 6
WE SLEPT UNTIL LATE THIS MORNING
Create 5 sentences using the simple past:
1.- Sharon didn’t enjoy the party.
2.- Steve and Kevin went to the beach.
3.- We wore nice hats last Christmas.
4.-
5.-
6.-
7.-
8.-

ACTIVITY 7
I REMEMBER I USED TO

What did you use to do when you were...

a) a baby?

b) a child?

c) a teenager?

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 ACTIVITY 8
I USED TO...
Make sentences:

1.- Paul / play soccer.

I USED TO …
2.- Rose / be chubby.

3.- Toshi / study French.

4.- My parents / drink orange juice.

5.- They / do the shopping on Sundays.

6.- We / hang around.

7.- My family and I...

8.- I...

9.- My best friend and I...

10.- My school classmates and I...

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 DICTATION

Listen and repeat: Write the question and answer it:

When did you graduate?

I finished last year.

Where did you use to sit when you

were in school?
My friends and I used to sit at the back
of the classroom.

Did Susan get married?

No, she didn’t. She is still single.

Did you and your family use to travel

frequently?
Not really! We didn’t have enough time
to be together.

Did Michael buy a new book? Yes,

he bought a new English book.

Did you use to go to parties?

Yes , I used to dance for hours.

Where did you go?

I went to Brazil on vacation.

What did you use to do at school?

I used to play soccer and play the guitar.

What happened yesterday?

I didn’t go because I was sick.

When did he arrive?

He arrived a month ago.

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 How embarrassing!
HOW EMBARRASSING!
M y n a m e i s J a m e s M c C a r t h y, I l i k e d
communications since I was a child. When I was in high
school I participated in a contest to make the school radio
program and I won. I couldn’t believe it when I heard
about it. I was really scared but I tried my best. The
program mixed music with school information during the
breaks. By that time, I was in love with the most popular
girl of the school, Elizabeth Becker. One day, during the
program, she passed in front of the set, I saw her through
the window so I called her and said “You’re the most
beautiful girl in the world, your eyes are like magic and I
want you to be my girlfriend forever”. I didn’t see that the
“on air” light was flashing and all the school was listening.
But the worst part was when she said: “No, and sorry but
as we are on the air… Daniel Lewis, your eyes are like
magic and I want you to be my boyfriend forever”.

1.- What did he win when he was in high school?

2.- Who tells the story?

3.- What did he tell Elizabeth Becker?

4.- What was Elizabeth´s answer?

5.- Did you win any contest or competition at school?

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 Finding Out

Simple
Affirmative sentences: past

I participated in a contest to make the school radio program.

I saw her through the window.
He bought the new English book.

Negative sentences:

Elizabeth didn’t like Paul.

We didn’t have enough time to be together.
I didn’t see that the “on air” light was flashing.

Questions:

Did Susan get married?

Did you finish university?
Did you feel frustrated with that?

Affirmative sentences:
Used to
I used to help with the edition of the local news.
My friends and I used to sit at the back of the classroom.
We used to gather all the desks.

Negative sentences:

Joan didn’t use to go out on weekends.

Sarah didn’t use to cook or clean on Sundays.
I didn’t use to eat vegetables.

Questions:

Did your family and you use to travel frequently?

Where did you use to sit when you were in school?
Did you use to like sports?

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 Pronunciation

DEGREE
NEWSPAPER
NEWSCASTERS
PAPER BALLS

ASSISTANT MIXED
ELEMENTARY BREAKS
GATHER COMMUNICATIONS
PUSHED GIRLFRIEND

BOYFRIEND
USED TO
CLASSROOM
FOREVER

I WAS REALLY SCARED BUT I TRIED MY BEST.

DID YOU FEEL FRUSTRATED WITH THAT?
I DIDN’T SEE THAT THE “ON AIR” LIGHT WAS FLASHING.
I SAW HER THROUGH THE WINDOW SO I CALLED HER OVER.

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SEVEN
LESSON SEVEN

Romance in the express line

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 ROMANCE IN THE EXPRESS LINE

Paul: James, I know many things about Joan but I don’t know her yet.
She wants to meet you too.
Paul: Tell me, how did you two meet and fall in love?
Well, it’s a long story.
Paul: Come on! Tell me.
We were studying at the same university when we fell in love.
Paul: Were you friends?
No, we never talked before! I saw her in the cafeteria once.
I liked her, but she wasn’t my friend.
Paul: Did you introduce yourself?
No, we met in the supermarket.
Paul: Were you buying something?
I was choosing some fruit: apples, watermelons, cherries,
tangerines and grapes while she was looking at the vegetables.
Paul: Did you ask her anything?
Well, I was listening to her saying: “Ok, onions, carrots,
cucumbers …” ,when I sneezed and the potatoes she was
holding fell: “Are these sweet potatoes?”, she asked.
“Not until you held them” I said.
Paul: Wow man! That was really cheesy! Did she smile?
Of course.
Paul: Did you become friends?
We were walking around the supermarket for hours.
Paul: And how long were you going out together?
For several weeks. Then, one day we went back to the
supermarket and I told her “You know how are the sweet
potatoes, now I want to know how your sweet kisses are.

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 Interacting

A: Hey, I heard a lot about your girlfriend but

I don’t know her yet.
B: She wants to meet you too.
A: How did you two meet and fall in love?
B: Well, it is a story.
A: Come on, tell me.
B:
A: Were you friends?
B:

A: Did you introduce yourself?

B:
A: What was she doing?
B:

A: Did you ask her anything?

B:

A: Did she smile?

B:
A: Where were you when you asked her out?
B:

A: How long were you going out together?

B:

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 ACTIVITY 1
HE WAS 24 YEARS OLD
Complete with was / wasn´t / were / weren´t:

1.- Edward got married when he 24 years old.

2.- Michael a great singer.
3.- Peter and Jason at the station yesterday at six.
4.- We very enthusiastic students.
5.- The supermarket open yesterday because it a holiday.
6.- Paul at school last week because he sick.
7.- you at home at 7:30? No, I .I at the movies.
8.- You at Jane’s house yesterday. Where you?

ACTIVITY 2
THEY WERE WAITING FOR PETE
Write sentences using was or were and the verb with “ing”

1.- They / wait / for Pete

2.- Ann / wear / a /beautiful red dress

3.- A year ago they / date

4.- We / do / exercises all morning

5.- They / sell / delicious fruit

6.- He / pack / all his clothes

7.- She / sleep / on her bed all day yesterday

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 ACTIVITY 3
WHEN WE WERE WAITING ...
Complete the sentences with while or when:

1.- We were waiting for the bus it started raining.

2.- My mother was buying vegetables I was buying the fruit.
3.- Jessica was singing her sister was dancing.
4.- Paul and Jason were arguing the principal arrived.
5.- He was sleeping the telephone rang.
6.- Jason was going to Toronto his girlfriend was coming home.

7.- I called him, he was studying.

8.- I fell asleep I was reading.

ACTIVITY 4
HE WAS WATCHING TV..
Create sentences using was or were:

1.- Pete was looking at her while she was dancing.

2.- Joan and James were cooking dinner when I arrived.

3.- He was eating a sandwich at the coffee shop.

4.-

5.-

6.-

7.-

8.-

9.-

10.-

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 ACTIVITY 5
WHAT WERE YOU DOING?
Complete the conversation:

Rose: What you yesterday at 5:00 pm? (do)

Toshi: I at the mall. (shop)
Rose: you clothes? (buy)
Toshi: No, I .I for a new bag. (look). Then I saw Pete and Ann.
Rose: What they ? (do)
Toshi: They around the park. (walk)
Rose: What Ann ? (wear)
Toshi: She a jacket and a pair of jeans (wear)
Rose: Pete bags? (carry)
Toshi: No, he .
Rose: it ? (rain)
Toshi: No. I home when it started to rain (go)

ACTIVITY 6
WHAT WAS HE DOING?
Answer the questions according to Pete´s planner:

1.- Was Pete reading yesterday at 8:00 pm?

2.- Was he listening to music at half past four?

3.- What was he doing at 2 o’clock?

4.- What was he doing in the morning?

5.- What was Ann doing at 6 o’clock in the afternoon?

6.- Was Pete cleaning his house at noon?

7.- What was he doing at 10 at night?

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 DICTATION

Listen and repeat: Write the question and answer it:

Where were you yesterday?

I was at home.

Was Sally at the party?

Yes, she was having a lot of fun.

Where was she?

She was right there, behind the bar.

Were they singing last night?

No, they were praying.

What were you doing this morning?

I was watching TV when I fell asleep.

What was Paul wearing?

He was wearing a sweater and jeans.

What were they doing?

They were studying for today’s test.

What did he say?

I don’t know, I wasn’t listening.

Were you in the seminar?

Yes, I was giving a lecture.

What was she doing when you called her?

She was sleeping.

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 Making a friend
MAKING A FRIEND
I met Paul when we were in the last years of
college. Paul was about to finish some courses in his
country and I was taking some final exams. There was a
very important seminar in London that year. The best
journalists around the world were going to give lectures
about their ideas, projects and experience. It was a great
opportunity to make contact and exchange information.
I was eating some typical Peruvian dishes when I heard
four guys speaking Spanish near me. I knew the
conversation was funny because they were laughing
hysterically. I didn’t understand a word but when I was
looking at them, Paul turned and told me: “Peruvian
jokes!… do you want to join us?” Paul was telling me
jokes while I was practicing my Spanish. Certainly it was a
very important moment in my career and I was also
making a new friend.

1.- When did James meet Paul?

2.- What was James eating when he met Paul?

3.- Who was at the seminar?

4.- What were the four guys doing?

5.- Do you have friends from other countries?

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Affirmative: Was Were

It was a great opportunity.
There was a very important seminar.
They were robbers.

Negative:

She wasn't my friend.

They weren’t at home yesterday.
We weren’t together last year.

Interrogative:

Were you friends?

Were you in the supermarket?
Was she your best friend?

Past
Affirmative: continuous
She was looking at the vegetables.
We were studying at the same university when we fell in love.
I was listening to her.

Negative:

I wasn’t getting any word.

They weren’t singing last night.
She wasn’t having fun at the party.

Were you buying something?

What were they doing?
What was Paul wearing?

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STORY
INTRODUCED
WATERMELONS
CUCUMBERS

SNEEZED CHERRIES
TANGERINES JOKES
KISSES CERTAINLY
SEMINAR ASLEEP

JOIN
PRAYING
GRAPES
SWEET POTATOES

I SAW HER IN THE CAFETERIA ONCE.

SHE WAS HAVING A LOT OF FUN.
THE BEST JOURNALISTS AROUND THE WORLD WERE GOING
TO GIVE LECTURES.
I KNEW THE CONVERSATION WAS FUNNY BECAUSE THEY
WERE LAUGHING HYSTERICALLY.

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What about your plans?

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WHAT ABOUT YOUR PLANS?

Joan: So, what are your plans now?

Paul: Well, I wanna get my degree.
Joan: That’s great. So I guess you will study pretty hard right?
Paul: Of course, I’m not going to waste my time and money.
Then, I’ll go back to my country.
James: Yeah, and what will you do there?
Paul: Well, I think I’ll start my own business
Joan: Really? That’s so cool! Well, my sweet will have his own radio station.
James: That’s right baby!
Paul: Oh! You didn’t tell me anything.
James: Well, those are long term plans but what about you? What kind of
business are you going to start?
Paul: Actually my brother and I are going to publish a magazine there.
Joan: What kind of magazine? A fashion magazine would be great!
James: Come on! A car magazine would be better!
Paul: Well guys my brother and I thought of publishing a magazine.
A kind of entertainment guide where you can find not only
entertainment but also fashion and some other stuff.
James: And what do you mean by guide?
Paul: Oh! It will be like a guide so that our readers will be able to find
the best clubs, restaurants, you know.
Joan: That’s such a cool idea, I think it would be an instant hit anywhere.
Paul: Well, we’ll see.
Joan: You know you can count on James and me, right?
Paul: That’s great. When you come to Peru you’ll know who to ask
for information.
Joan: That’s right!

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A: So, what are your plans now?

B: Well, I’m going to get my degree.
A: Great. So I guess you will study pretty hard, right?
B:

I think I’ll start my own business.

A: What kind of business?
B:
A: What kind of ?
B:
A: Sounds interesting. Tell me more about it.
B:

A: Will you run it alone?

B:
A: Will it be a good business in your country?
B:

A: Are there opportunities to expand overseas?

B:

A: Well, it sounds good to me. I know you’ll do great.

B:

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SHE WILL BE IN TOKYO
Unscramble the sentences:

1.- week / she / be / Tokyo / will / in / next

2.- to / someday / travel / he / France / will

3.- probably / go / he / the / tonight / will / cinema / to

4.- 28 / year / I / next / be / old / will / years

5.- Linda / I / think / will / don’t / exam / the / pass

ACTIVITY 2
HE WILL GET A JOB
Make sentences and questions:

1.- (Paul / get a job / ?)

2.- (they / not / buy a new house)

3.- (Nicole / go to the beach next week)

4.- (Lisa / not / be a lawyer / she / be a doctor)

5.- (you and I / probably meet soon)

6.- (they / enter university / ?)

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THEY WILL GO TO EGYPT

Create sentences using will:

1.- Stewart will go back to his country soon.

2.- Mary Jane will get married someday.
3.- They won’t live together yet.
4.-
5.-
6.-
7.-
8.-

ACTIVITY 4
HE IS GOING TO WORK VERY HARD

Change the sentences to future using be going to and a time expression:

1.- I work very hard every day.

2.- Paul gets up before 8:00.

3.- Willy paints houses.

4.- Paula goes to sleep early at night.

5.- Homer sings beautifully at the club.

6.- The dog walks around the park every morning.

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I AM NOT GOING TO HAVE BREAKFAST
Make true sentences affirmative or negative about tomorrow:

1.- (have breakfast)

2- (listen to my English CD)
3.- (watch T.V. at night)
4.- (get up early)
5.- (buy a new sweater)
6.- (ride a bicycle)
7.- (go to work)

ACTIVITY 6
ARE YOU GOING TO ...?

Create questions using going to:

1.- Are you going to dance at the party?

2.- Is Paul going to pick you up?
3.- Are Jake and Tina going to get married?
4.-
5.-
6.-
7.-
8.-
9.-
10.-

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ARE YOU SURE?
Complete with will or be going to:

1.- Look! It rain.

2.- I promise I love you forever.
3.- On Wednesday she go to her doctor’s appointment.
4.- It’s really hot, I open the door.
5.- Do you think Pat phone us tonight?
6.- What time you up tomorrow?
7.- Maybe, on Sunday, it be sunny. We can go to the beach.

ACTIVITY 8
WHAT ABOUT YOU ?

What are your plans for:

Tonight?

Next month?

The day after tomorrow?

Next year?

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Listen and repeat: Write the question and answer it:

What are you going to do tomorrow?

I’m going to visit my best friend.

Is Jenny going to attend the fashion show?

She isn’t sure. She might.

Will Pete and Rose be here for dinner?

No, they won’t. They’re going to stay
home because their baby is sick.

Are you going to open a new company?

Yes, of course. I will open a casting company.

When is Paul going to finish the University?

He’s going to finish this year.

Will you go to the game show recording?

I don’t think so. I’ll be studying for the exam
tomorrow.

Are they going to wear costumes?

Yes, maybe they’ll wear matching costumes.

Will they go out this evening?

I don’t know, she says she won´t.

When will you come over again?

I don’t know.

Why are you putting on your coat?

Because I’m going to walk around the park.

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JAME´S FUTURE
James is finishing his degree at Columbia University and
has a lot of plans for the future. As soon as he gets his
degree his parents are going to help him start his own
business, because they know, James is going to be
successful in anything he does. He’s going to have a radio
station. It’ll have many kinds of shows like night shows,
news, flashes, games, cultural, entertainment and night
programs. His goals are not only professional but also
personal. He is going to share his life with the woman of
his dreams, Joan. Joan and James are going to get
married, Joan says they’ll have two children; a girl and a
boy. The girl will be Cathy and the boy will be Owen.
Besides radio, another of his great passions is TV. He
always says “I’ll be the producer of a TV show which will
be a real hit”. He has great future plans for himself and his
family. Everybody knows he’ll get whatever he wants,
because he’s going to be a great man, both, professionally
and personally.

1.- What are his two professional goals?

2.- Will he participate on TV?

3.- Who is going to help him set up his own business?

4.- What kind of business will it be?

5.- What are your plans for the future?

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Affirmative: Future
with will
The readers will be able to find the best clubs.
The magazine will be an instant hit anywhere.
I´ll study hard for the exam tomorrow.

Negative:

They won’t come for dinner.

Paul won’t have a politics magazine.
James won’t start his business alone.

Interrogative:

What will you do there?

Will you go to the game show?
Will Pete and Rose come for dinner?

Affirmative: Future with

be going to
I’m going to visit my best friend.
His parents are going to help him start his own business.
He’s going to study pretty hard.

Negative:

I’m not going to waste my time and money.

They are not going to run a business yet.
She isn’t going to attend the fashion show.

Interrogative:

What kind of business are you going to start?

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Is Paul going to finish the university?
Are you going to open a new company?

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FASHION
WASTE
ENTERTAINMENT
GUYS

MEAN OWN
PRODUCER SUCCESSFUL
WHEELS TERM
SHOW COOL

BABE
DREAMS
GUIDE
SOON

I THINK I’LL START MY OWN BUSINESS.

I’M GOING TO OPEN A CASTING COMPANY.
HIS GOALS ARE NOT ONLY PROFESSIONAL BUT ALSO PERSONAL.
BESIDES RADIO ANOTHER OF HIS GREATEST PASSIONS IS TV.

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