| | Hit the road! [Ey vecation plans A Which words or phrases often go with which verbs? Complete the chart. Use each word or phrase only once. eo Tels pias Fabcarts) Elo wes [Ly something exciting [J lessons Jong walks Daca DD alot of hiking CO swimming aca Tl svete long walks. B Write four things you plan to do on your next vacation. Use be going to and +the information in part A or your own information. Vacation plans 4 z 3. 4. C White four sentences about your possible vacation plans. Use will with maybe, probably, | quess, or | think. Use the information in part A or your own information. Possible plans 1. 2 a: Z 4 aeComplete the conversation. Use be going to or will and the information on the notepad i So, Elena, do you have any vacation plans? Elo: Wl, Ingcngto pai myarainenbecose =P 16 walls are a really ugly color. What about you? the wall ly ugly color. What about yi ee Scot: anton catch up on my lying — probably long drive. relax the beach — yes Elena: Where are you going to go? Scott: I'm not sure. haven't seen her in a long time. Elena: That sounds nice. | like to visit my family, too. for a few days. | haven't been hiking in months. How about you Are you going to do anything else rent a car ~ yes con your vacation? wisit ay cer Joanne ~ pecbebly Elonat have a lot of “gp to the tuountaine — saya work to do before school starts. Scott: That doesn’t sound like much fun. Elena: Oh, | am planning to have some fun, too. Hove to go surfing! [evn pene A Look at these answers. Write questions using be going to. 1. A: Where are you going to go? B: I'm going to go someplace nice and quiet. 2A: B: I’m going to drive, At B: I'm going to stay in a condominium. My friend has one near the beach. A B: No, I'm going to travel by myself. B Use the cues to write other answers to the questions in part A. Use be going t0 or wil. 4. Imnot going to go to a busy place. = 2 (maybe / take the train) (not go / busy place) 3. (not stay / hotel 4 (I think / ask a friend) ET nit 5E q Travel ads A Scan the travel ad. Where can tourists see beautiful nature scenes? etpssnunwnlidayofaliftime.com Daye M UU lu ROU asa CU SEM SS teh CRTC UU MSS Vs eee ue a a BUENOS AIRES ——————— _ In this unique city of art, culture, and histury, there are ‘over 150 parks, 42 theaters, and museums and shops everywhere. You must visit Avenida 9 de Julio, the widest avenue in the world. The food is excellent, and you simply have to try the steaks! The home of the tango also offers great nightlife — all night long! RIO DE JANEIRO EG There's a lot to do in this exciting city! There's opera and ballet as well as museums, churches, parks, and great beaches. Just outside of the city, there are the Sugarloaf and Corcovado Mountains. Dining starts late in Rio, around 9:00 p.m, and dancing in the clubs bbeyins around 11:00 ram. IGUAGU FALLS Bigger than Niagara Falls, this is truly an unforgettable wonder. For a real adventure, you ought to take a boat ride. And you must explore the national parks near the falls. Book with FLIGHT and SAVE! a 4. People have dinner late in Rio de Janeiro. 2. Buenos Aires has the longest avenue in the world, 3. Niagara Falls is bigger than Iguacu Falls, 4, Both Rio de Janeiro and Buenos Aires have exciting nightlife 5. Buenos Aires and Iguacu Falls have great beaches. Hit the road!E J Circle the correct word or words to give advice to travelers. 1, You ought (check /€@ chee) the weather. 2. You should never (leave / to leave) cash in your hotel room, 3. You need (take / to take) your credit card with you. 4, You have (pay / to pay) an airport tax. 5. You should (let / to let] your tamily know where they can contact you. 6. You'd better not (go / to go) out alone late at night. 7. You must (get / to get) 8 vaccination if you go to come countries. Take it or leave it? A Check (v) the most important item to have in each situation 4. A vacation to a foreign country 3. Assailing trip DO a carry-on bag TO hotel reservation a passport Da first-aid kit ia drivers ticense (Dan ar cord 2. A mountain-climbing vacation 4, Avisit to a beach Da suitcase Da credit card [El sete [ele seit DD hiking boots Dleplone ticket B Give advice to these people. Use the words or phrases in the box and the items in part A. Use each word or phrase only once. Eleeees El « xdto [J should [7] had better ('d better) 1. Martina is going on a vacation to a foreign country, She'd better take a passport. 2. Robin and Evan are going on a mountain-climbing vacation. 3. Kevin and Susie are plarm Wy @ sailing trip. 4, Eddie is going to visit a beach MED unit 57] You don’t need to take that! Your friends are planning to drive across North America and camp along the way. What advice can you give them? Write sentences using the expressions in the box and some of the cues below. Youdon'thave to... You ought to- Youhave to... You should . You must... ‘You shouldn't... You need to You'd better... bring cooking equipment pack a lot of luggage buy good quality camping equipment remember to bring insect spray bbuy maps and travel guides remember to bring a jacket forget a first-aid kit take a credit card forget your passport or identification take alot of cash get a GPS device for your car take your driver’ license 4. Youhave to bring cooking equipment. Bearers a Rewrite these sentences. Find another way to say each sentence using the words given. 1, I'm not going to go on vacation on my own. (alone) 2. | don’t want to tavel with anyone. (by myself) 3. You ought to travel with a friend. (should) 4, It's necessary to get a vaccination. (must) Hit the road!9 | I'm going on vacation! A Read these notes, and then write a description of your vacation. Use be going to tor the plans you've decided on. Use will with maybe, probably, | guess, or | think for the plans you're not sure about. + auntne bv Eisbony Podtagalr ow Buby © : ene - shopping: Grats sure) ‘ Fd tan das in Sib sgh tabe o tour bur across the Border to Swille tw Spain + wish the cathedral (not sre) + 500 some blamensco- dancing bv the evaniny = uant. a, can ants duine tor Midlage ow the Costa, deb Sol +t the ol city cantor (not sume) tune on the Beach (nat sunt) lim going to arrive in Lisbon, Fortugal,.on July G and check in at the Tivoli Hotel. Then maybe Il go shoppin B Write four more things you need to remember before you go on vacation. Ihave to chock the weather 1. 2 3. 4. 5.Sure! I'll do it. Fi write responses to these requests. Use it or them. 41. Please take out the trash. OK, ti-take it out. 2. Please put the dishes away. 3. Heng up the towels. 4. Turn off the lights, please. 5. Turn on the radio. 2] ‘Two-part verbs A. Use the words in the hox to make two-part verbs. (You may use words more than once.) away down off on out up 4. clean _ 6 take __ 2. hang 7, take 3. het 8. throw 4. pick 9 turn _ 5. put 10. turn B Make requests with the two-part verbs in part A. Then give 2 reason for making the request. 41. Please clean up your room. it's a mess. —Ei Choose the correct word. 4. Hang up your___cost__. (books / coat / trash) 2. Take out the __ (groceries / trash / yard) 3. Tum down the __ (garbage / TV / toys) 4, Pick up your «(lights / things / yarc) 5. Put away your . (clothes / microwave / doa) 6. Turn on the (magazinas / mess / radio) Z J wher your excuse? ‘A Complete these requests. Use the sentences in the box. Lies amess They should be on the floor. Bi tesr00 ous, LD the tks geting warn. TD The bag is almost fl 1. Pick up your clothes, please. They should be onthe flaon 2, Please put the groceries away: aoe eee 3. Take the garbage out. 4, Clean up the kitchen, please. Se ee 5, Turn down the music. ne: B Write an excuse tor each request in part A. 4. _Somry, but thore ion't enough room in my closet. 2. a 4 5. EY Unit 6Two ways to get chores done A Scan this article. What is different about the two computer apps for children’s chores? ChoreMonster is an app that allows parents to set up a chart of chores on a computer or cell phone for their children. When the kids, ‘complete their chores, they win cute little monsters ‘that can be added up for a reward that their parents have agreed upon. For chores like cleaning their room, vacuuming the house, ur washing the car, kids can earn a toy or something fun to do. ‘But wart! Will the cute little monsters that satisfy children between the ages of four and twelve sat a teenager? Let's take a look at ancther app to see what can happen when children become teenagers. Vex Bo is nat an app based on rewards. Instead, it is designed to frustrate, or vex, teenayers whe don't du dein Ure. VexBox slows down computer connections until the teen completes a chore. It can take teenagers ten minutes to download their favorite song! The idea is that teens will do anything, even their chores, so they can get back to using the Internet at full speed. Most teens do not like VexBox. That's the idea, of course. If they do their chores, then their parents won't use it! B Read the article. Then answer these questions in your own words. 4. Do you think computer apps for chores are a good idea? Why or why not? 2. Would you use ChoreMonster for a young child? Why or why not? 3. Smartphones are not affected by VexBox. Would that be a problem for parents with teenagers where you live? Why? Suro! I'll do it.6 | Rewrite these ces. Find another way to say each sentence using the words given. 4, Tum off your cell phone, please. (Can) Can you tur off your cell phone, please? 2, Take this form to the office. (Would you mind) 3. Please turn the TV down. (Could) 5. Text me today’s homework assignment. (Would) 6. Pass me that book, please. (Can) [i choose the correct responses. 1. At Could you lend me some money? 4. A: Would you like to come in? B: Sune 1 R: —_—— * Sure ‘That's no excuse. * Oh, sony. * Sorry forgot + No, thanks. * All right. Thanks. 2. A: Would you mind helping me? 5. A: Would you mind not leaving your clothes on B: ea the floor? * Sorry, | can’t right now. * No, thanks. * OK, thanks. * Horgot. * Ob, all right. Ill put them away. * Cxcuse me. I'll pay for them. 3, A: Excuse me, but you're siting in my seat a ‘an you hand me the remote control? # I'l close it. B + Not right now. ++ No problem. * Oh, I'm zorry. I didn't realize that. *# You could, to0. #1 make sure. MET Unit 6ich complaint, apologize and either give an excuse, ‘a mistake, make an offer, or make a promise. : Could you turn the TV down? I'm trying to study, and the noise is bothering me. Sorry. | didn't realize yor wore studying, You're late! I've been here for half ae an hour! brought this laptop in last week, but it's still not working right. fa You didn't take out the garbage this, morning, 5s This steak is very tough. | can’t eat it. 6. Neighbor 1: Could you do something about your ‘dog? It barks all night and it keeps me awake. Neighbor 7. Resident: Would you mind moving your car? You're parked in my parking space. Visit 8 Teacher: Please put away your papers. You left them on your desk yesterday. Choose the correct words. 41. Throw that old food away. Put itn the _ (trash ean / living room / refrigerator! 2. Would you mind picking up come 2. We need coffee, mill, and rice 3. Tum the ___ off, Electricity costs money! (lights / oven / stereo) 4, My neighbor made a . He said, “I'l be sure to stop my dog from barking.” (mistake / request / promise) Sure! I'l do it.10} Make requests A Match the words in columns A and B. Then write the phras: D1 your bedroom 1. _plok up some milk Di not criticize some milk 2S ae Oo mail Di the groceries 2. Di not talk 1 your sunglasses 4 OD pur away Di these bills Ll take off Dithe v 6 CD turn down Di s0 loudly 7 Lcesnup Ed my friends 8. B Write requests using the phrases in part A 4. Would you mind picking up some milk? 2 - et 3 4 5. é 6 oe a ze Write six complaints you have about a friend or a relative. Then write a wish for each complaint. 1, My roommate is always using my hair dryer. | wish she had her own hair dryer. riot 2. 3. 4 2 5 6 _- Unit 6What do you use this for? y Ty) What are these items used for? Write a sentence about each item using used for and the information in the box. do boring jobs [] store and send data 1 take and delete photos easily rite reports [L] determine your exact location Check (7) the technology and its use. Then write sentences using be used to. 4. [Z] text messages cell phone Lr photocopies Avell phone ia used'to vend text messages, _ 2. 1 fash drive DD take photos 1 back up files 3. [1] weather Di ars device Di places 4, [1] videos 1D messages TD video camera 5. [1] the internet 1 robots (1 informationChoose the correct word to complete each sentenc Use the correct form of the word. 1. Robots are used to _perform __ (find / perform / study) many dangerous jobs. __ (connect / download / sing) music: __ {check / watch / write) streaming TV. 2. Computers are used to 3. The Internet is used for 4. Home computers are used to (lay / pay / have) bills. 8. External hard drives are used for__ (back up / email / buy) data. 6 Airport scanners are used to____ (hide / allow / find) dangerous items. £ J Complete the sentences with used to, is used to, or are used to. 1. Mysister used to _visit me on weekends when | was in college. 2. People___write letters, but now they usually send emails instead 3. Acell phone make calls and send texts. have a desktop computer, but now | just use a laptop. 5. We download all of our movies. We buy DVDs, but we don’t buy them anymore, 6. WiFi networks _ access the Internet wirelessly MES Unit 7Then and now A Scan these ads from a sales catalog from 1917 and from a Web store a century later. What is different? DETROIT ELECTRIC. 3 AUTOMOBILE & ti So quiet because it does rot need a gasoline engine. The large, high swendows make you fel like youre sttingin your ling ror Travels 90 ries \thout being recharged $2,/00. VICTROLA PHONOGRAPH ‘The first thing youl ase Ig"Where's the speaker?” “Tre Viewna has the speaker inside the cabinet The beautiil wand af the cabinet rakes the sound swperer! $250.00 AMERICAN EAGLE TELEPHONE Allows you to tak easly to family and hinds all over the country. Avalabe with a ‘wooden case and weighs less than § pounds. $25.00. Has autopilot and automatic steering to allow you to drive safely. Travels 300 miles without recharging the battery. $43,000. Rig Sky Soun Allows streaming and plays compact discs ‘80 you can listen to all the music you love. Also included is a record player for your grandparents’ records and the new ones you just bought! $299.00, FutureNow S Stay connected to everyone you know by telephone and on the Internet. This beautifully slender phone puts the whole world in your pocket. And it takes incredible photos! $799.00. B Read the ads. Then answer these questions in your own words. 1. Would you buy a Detroit electric car Loday for use in your town or city? Why or why not? 2. Have you listened to music over the Internet, on CLs, and on records? Which do you think sounds the best? Why? 3. Although the American Eagle telephone is a hundred years old, is there anything about it that you like as much as today’s smartphone? What do you use this for? EC6 | Useful types of websites A Match the types of websites with how people use them. oe foes _d__ question and answer sites, ‘find out what's happening in the world bloga be. chare information and photos with friends __— gaming sites ‘& buy clothes, electronics, and other items ‘media sharing sito ack and! anwar questions online news sites find information on the Internet ___ search engines play online games social media sites 8+ post online diaries shopping sites h. upload videos and music B Do you use any of the types of websites in part A? What do you use them for? Write sentences, uestion and answer sites to ask and ansi -Luse question and answer sttes for asking and answering questions online, 2 — Bia 4 7 | Put these instructions in order. Number them from 1 to 5. ETTING STARTED WITH SOCIAL NETWORKING __ Next, check what the site has to Finally, invite people to be your friend. offer you. Don’t worry if you can't Try not to be shy! A lot of people may Understand all its functions. be waiting to hear from you. ___Hitst of all, join a social networking -_Then customize your profile page. For site. Choose a site where you example, play with the colors to make already know people. the page reflect your personality, New ____ After that, use the site's search you'te ready to start exploring! features to find friends. Be sure to browse through groups whe share your interests. Unit 7Write a sentence about each picture using an expressior the box. Dicesueto... LE] Makesureto... L] tynotio.. Dont forget to... EJ Rememberto... [] Tyt0... 4. Don't forget.to turn -off your computer Write a or an in the correct places. (There are nine other places i int paragraph.) My brother just bought, smartphone. IUS relly great. Ithas lot of high-tech features: In fact, i's amazing handheld computer, not just call phone. Far example, it has Wi-Fi connectivity, so my brother can connect to the Intemet in most places. He can send massage tn friand hy email ar through social networking site. He can also find out where he is because it has GPS app. That's perfect for my brother because he likes mountain climbing. He'll never get lost again! His smartphone also has excellent camera, so he can take photos of his climbing trips. And, of course, i's phone. So he can tall to his gittfriand anytime he wants! What do you use this for?f q Rewrite tl tences. Find another way to say each sentence using the words iver 4, Luse iy computer for paying bills. (online) L pay my bil online, = 2, It breaks very easily. (fragile) 3. Take it out of the outlet. (unplug) 4, Remember to keep it dry. (spill) 5. Don't let the battery die. (recharge) Look at the pictures and complete this conversation. Choose the correct responses. ‘A: What a day! First, my microwave didn’t work. B: What happened? AD na Junch. * It didn’t cook my lunch, It burned my lunch. ‘Then | tried to use my computer, but that didn't work either. B: Why not? A _ + {couldn't get a WiFi signal. * I couldn't turn it on Alter that, [tried to use the vacuum cleaner B: Let me guess. It didn’t pick up the dirt. ‘A Worse! * It made a terrible noise. * It spread dirt around the room, B: Did you take the vacuum cleaner to get it fixed? A: Well, tried, _ ‘but my car wouldn't start = but | forgot. B: Oh, no! Do you need a ride to work tomorrow? Unit 7Time to celebrate! E J Complete this paragraph with the wards in the box. Ligettogetner [7] music F] fireworks [7] decorations holidays Dleustoms [7] pienie Oi celebrate One of the most important national holidays. in the United States is Independence Day. This is the day when Aneticars winning their independence from Britain almost 250 years ago. There are many for Independence Day. Most towns, big and small, mark this holiday with parades and They put up @ lot of , usually in red, white, and blue, the colors of the U.S. flag. Bands play patriotic Its also a day when many Americans with family and friends to celebrate with @ barbecue ora 2 the sentences with the clauses in the box. [J when 1 feel sad and depressed [7] when people have to pay their taxes, 1D men school starts [] when summer vacat begins 4. Ihote April 15! In the United States, it's the day | always owe the government money. . June is my favorite month, It’s the month J always yo straight to the beach. 3. September is my least favorite month. It’s the month Good-bye, summer! 4 ve never liked winter. I's a season weather always affects my mood negatively.B=. | enn nt nso penne A Use wards from the box to complete the sentences. CO February Di tricks sia El wediing anniversary [J presents Oi party D1 fireworks 1. June - is the time of year 4 when there are a lot of weddings in the U.S. 2. We always have a at our house on New Year's Eve 3. Janice and Nick are getting married soon. They plan to have a small with just 2 few family members. 4, Velentine’s Day ison 14th every year. 5. My friends and family gave me some very nice ~ on my birthday. People like to play on each other on April Fools’ Day. 7. On the Fourth of July. many people shoot into the sky at night. 8, Tomorrow is my parents’ 25th wedding 6. B Use the cues in parentheses to create sentences with relative clauses af time 1, (Thanksgiving / a day / people spend time with their families) Thanksgiving io a day when people spend Lime wrth Lhe families, 2. (Spring / the season / flowers start to bloom) 3. (New Year's Eve / 2 night / people celebrate new beginnings) 4, (The weekend / a time / people relax) 5. (Father's Day / a day / children spend time with their tathers) 4. (Winter / the season / wo go skiing) ME nit 8uy A lot to celebrate! A Read about these special days in the United States. Do you celebrate any of them in your country? Eycis Jr. Day This is @ day when people play tricks on friends. Websites sometimes post funny stores of advertise fake ee eee en eke People honor their fathers by giving them cards land presents. They may also have a family gathering. 2nd Sunday in People honor workers and celebrate the end IstMonday | Cetera poor hors boss wih triends and family. B Complete the chart. Check (¢) the correct answers. er ee ce ee ee Martin Luther King Jr. Day Velenine’s Dey April Fools! Day Mother's Day Fother’s Dey Independence Day Labor Day oooo0oo0oo0o00 oO0o000o000 Thanksgiving Time to colebrato! ESWhat happens at these times in your country? Complete the sentences. 4. Before a man and woman yet married, they usually dave each ovher. 2. When somanne has a hinthelay 4, Alter a student graduates, 5. When 2 woman gets engaged, When a couple has their first child, Complete the paragraph with the information in the box. Add a comma where necessary. ‘The adverbial clause ean cama hefore or after the main clause. It it comes before the main clause, add a comma. When a couple gets married, they often receive gifts. Do not add a comma after the main clause. A couple often receives gilts when they get married. [1 before the wedding reception onds 1] many newiyweds have to lve with oltives LE] most couples ike tobe alone Ed wen they fry encugh money to pay fork Newly married couples often leave on their honeymoon When they goon their honeymoon a ‘iter they come back a _______. They can only live in their from their honeymoon own place METS unit 8Write three paragraphs about marriage customs in your country. In the first paragraph, write about what happens before the wedding. In the second paragraph, write about the wedding ceremony. In the final paragraph, write about what happens after the wedding. Choose the correct word or phrase. 4. Wedding (celebrations / flowers / birthdays) are often held in 2 restaurant or hotel. 2. Children’s Day is a day when people in many countries ___ {meet / honor / find) their children. 3. Fallis the (custom / tradition / season) when people in the U.S. celebrate Thanksgiving. 4. In Indonesia, on Nyepi Day, Balinese people (last / stop / observe) a day of silence to begin the new year. Time to celebrate!Rewrite these sentences. Find another way to say each sentence ~=£® using the words given. 1, Everyone in the family comes to my parents’ home on hanksqiving. (get together) Everyone in th ly geta together at: my parents’ home on Thanksgiving, 2. Many people have parties on New Year's Eve, (New Year's Eve / when) 3, At the end of the year, Japanese people give and receive oseibo presents to show their appreciation for the peuple in Ur lives, (enchenye) 4, June is the month when many Brazilians celebrate the Festa Junina. (in June) 8) Imagine you are in a foreign country and someone has invited you to a New Year's Eve party. Ask questions about the party using the words in the box or your own ideas. bere [Ef maine 2falemgare avs. 1 fireworks present, TD special food 4. Should bring a New Year's presenti¢ z ss MEE nit 2