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VOCABULARY
Match the words to the definitions.
GRAMMAR
Complete each sentence with the present continuous of the verb in parentheses.
12. Ivan and Ricky ________________ (shout) because it’s loud in here right now.
13. I ________________ (not study) in the library at the moment. I’m at home.
GRAMMAR
Put the words in the correct order to make a sentence.
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1 These days, people are communicating more using video chats. They have virtual meetings for work,
take virtual classes, and have virtual get-togethers with family and friends that live a long distance
away. I’ve done all of those things, so I would like to share some suggestions to make your video
chatting a success.
2 First, consider the purpose of the virtual meeting before you set up your technology. When you use
video chats, you have different settings to choose from. If it is an informal meeting with friends or an
informal work conversation, everyone can have their microphones on. If you are in a large work
meeting, keep yourself on mute if you are not talking. This is especially important for a presentation.
Everyone but the speaker should mute themselves. People generally understand this, but I often remind
the group before we start. I also ask everyone to turn notifications and their phones off, so the group
doesn’t hear text message alerts. Older people may need extra help setting up their technology for a
virtual meeting.
3 Second, with your purpose in mind, consider the appropriate clothing to wear. For formal work
meetings, dress as you would in an office. For classes, you can probably wear something more casual.
If you’re going to host a virtual birthday party, you might have a theme for it. For example, you might
have everyone wearing their favorite hats. I always dress head-to-toe. For a work meeting, don’t wear
a nice shirt with pajama pants. You might have to stand up and everyone will see them, making you
look unprofessional.
4 Third, be prepared. Think about how to use your technology to help you. For example, when I teach
my niece and nephew how to cook using video chat, I link my phone to the conference call. My
computer camera shows me talking, and I set up my phone so that its camera shows a close-up of how
I’m preparing the food. They can see my face and a close-up of the food preparation at the same time,
and they follow along. If you are giving a presentation and you have to read notes, make sure they are
easy to see while you’re looking at the camera. If you are sharing your screen for a presentation, have
only your presentation on screen. People don’t need to see your emails.
5 Video chatting is likely going to continue to be a part of life. You can make your communication
successful by keeping these things in mind. Remember to set up your video call with the purpose of
the meeting in mind, wear the appropriate clothing for the meeting, and prepare before the call.
Following these simple tips will improve your experience overall.
1 These days, people are communicating more using video chats. They have virtual meetings for work,
take virtual classes, and have virtual get-togethers with family and friends that live a long distance
away. I’ve done all of those things, so I would like to share some suggestions to make your video
chatting a success.
2 First, consider the purpose of the virtual meeting before you set up your technology. When you use
video chats, you have different settings to choose from. If it is an informal meeting with friends or an
informal work conversation, everyone can have their microphones on. If you are in a large work
meeting, keep yourself on mute if you are not talking. This is especially important for a presentation.
Everyone but the speaker should mute themselves. People generally understand this, but I often remind
the group before we start. I also ask everyone to turn notifications and their phones off, so the group
doesn’t hear text message alerts. Older people may need extra help setting up their technology for a
virtual meeting.
3 Second, with your purpose in mind, consider the appropriate clothing to wear. For formal work
meetings, dress as you would in an office. For classes, you can probably wear something more casual.
If you’re going to host a virtual birthday party, you might have a theme for it. For example, you might
have everyone wearing their favorite hats. I always dress head-to-toe. For a work meeting, don’t wear
a nice shirt with pajama pants. You might have to stand up and everyone will see them, making you
look unprofessional.
4 Third, be prepared. Think about how to use your technology to help you. For example, when I teach
my niece and nephew how to cook using video chat, I link my phone to the conference call. My
computer camera shows me talking, and I set up my phone so that its camera shows a close-up of how
I’m preparing the food. They can see my face and a close-up of the food preparation at the same time,
and they follow along. If you are giving a presentation and you have to read notes, make sure they are
easy to see while you’re looking at the camera. If you are sharing your screen for a presentation, have
only your presentation on screen. People don’t need to see your emails.
5 Video chatting is likely going to continue to be a part of life. You can make your communication
successful by keeping these things in mind. Remember to set up your video call with the purpose of
the meeting in mind, wear the appropriate clothing for the meeting, and prepare before the call.
Following these simple tips will improve your experience overall.
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24. ____ Older people often forget to turn their phones off during virtual meetings.
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25. ____ For work meetings on the computer, the author suggests dressing casually.
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26. ____ For virtual meetings, you should type your notes on the computer.
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READING SKILL
Read the text. Then choose the best answer.
1 These days, people are communicating more using video chats. They have virtual meetings for work,
take virtual classes, and have virtual get-togethers with family and friends that live a long distance
away. I’ve done all of those things, so I would like to share some suggestions to make your video
chatting a success.
2 First, consider the purpose of the virtual meeting before you set up your technology. When you use
video chats, you have different settings to choose from. If it is an informal meeting with friends or an
informal work conversation, everyone can have their microphones on. If you are in a large work
meeting, keep yourself on mute if you are not talking. This is especially important for a presentation.
Everyone but the speaker should mute themselves. People generally understand this, but I often remind
the group before we start. I also ask everyone to turn notifications and their phones off, so the group
doesn’t hear text message alerts. Older people may need extra help setting up their technology for a
virtual meeting.
3 Second, with your purpose in mind, consider the appropriate clothing to wear. For formal work
meetings, dress as you would in an office. For classes, you can probably wear something more casual.
If you’re going to host a virtual birthday party, you might have a theme for it. For example, you might
have everyone wearing their favorite hats. I always dress head-to-toe. For a work meeting, don’t wear
a nice shirt with pajama pants. You might have to stand up and everyone will see them, making you
look unprofessional.
5 Video chatting is likely going to continue to be a part of life. You can make your communication
successful by keeping these things in mind. Remember to set up your video call with the purpose of
the meeting in mind, wear the appropriate clothing for the meeting, and prepare before the call.
Following these simple tips will improve your experience overall.
32. ____ What does the first underlined they refer to in paragraph 4?
33. ____ What does the second underlined they refer to in paragraph 4?
34. ____ ____ Who should you use formal language with?
a. I need help with my homework c. Could you please help me with this
assignment. assignment?
b. I can’t do this! d. Why didn’t you help me?
a. emojis c. contractions
b. longer sentences d. full forms
WRITING SKILL
Match the parts of an email to communicate with a teacher.
a. Formal
b. Best regards
c. To schedule a meeting
d. Dear Professor Chang
e. EFL 101 – Need help
37. ____ A reason to write an email
38. ____ The tone to use
39. ____ A subject line
40. ____ A greeting
41. ____ A closing
WRITING PRACTICE 1
Write sentences using the given words. Use the verb tense in parentheses.
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47. Write an email to someone in an older generation to ask for help with something. Use formal language.
You can write to a teacher, a grandparent, or someone else you know.
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11. ANS:
is replying / ’s replying
PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Grammar NAR: L2U8_CO1
13. ANS:
am not studying / ’m not studying
PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Grammar NAR: L2U8_CO1
14. ANS:
are not listening / aren’t listening / ’re not listening
PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Grammar NAR: L2U8_CO1
19. ANS: C PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Main Ideas
NAR: L2U8_MC1
21. ANS:
NAR: L2U8_MC1 A PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Main Ideas
22. ANS:
NAR: L2U8_MC1
C PTS: 1 REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Main Ideas
23. ANS:
PTS: 1
NAR: L2U8_TF1
T
24. ANS: REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Details
PTS: 1
NAR: L2U8_TF1
NG
25. ANS: REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Details
PTS: 1
NAR: L2U8_TF1
F
26. ANS: REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Details
PTS: 1
NAR: L2U8_TF1
NG
27. ANS: REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Details
PTS: 1
NAR: L2U8_TF1
T
28. ANS: REF: L2U8 TOP: Reading for Details
NAR: L2U8_MC2
36. ANS:
NAR: L2U8_MR1 B, D PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Critical Thinking Skill
42. ANS:
Students’ own answers
Sample answer: I’m studying for my math test right now.
PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Practice 1
NAR: L2U8_SA1
43. ANS:
Students’ own answers
Sample answer: Sandra isn’t reading a book at the moment.
PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Practice 1
NAR: L2U8_SA1
44. ANS:
Students’ own answers
They won’t be in class next week.
PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Practice 1
NAR: L2U8_SA1
45. ANS:
Students’ own answers
Sample answer: John will buy a new computer in a year.
PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Practice 1
NAR: L2U8_SA1
46. ANS:
Students’ own answers
Sample answer: We’re going to have a virtual meeting tomorrow.
PTS: 2 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Practice 1
NAR: L2U8_SA1
47. ANS:
Students’ own answers
PTS: 6 REF: L2U8 TOP: Writing Practice 2
NAR: L2U8_ES1