Intermediate 1

English
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WORKBOOK
English
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Intermediate 1
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Welcome to the English Discoveries Workbook for Intermediate 1. Using this workbook
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Each unit of the workbook corresponds directly to a unit in the English Discoveries
Intermediate 1 course. After completing a unit within the course, you should complete
the corresponding activities in the workbook.

The units in this workbook integrate all four language skills: Listening, Reading, Speaking,
and Writing. The workbook units also provide a wide range of grammar and vocabulary
activities.

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you can find them in the workbook Appendix.

Special emphasis has been given throughout the workbook to speaking and writing
activities. You will see that you have many opportunities to express yourself in both
spoken and written English.

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CONTENTS
Unit 1
7
Education

Unit 2
13
Away From Home

Unit 3
19
Celebrations

Unit 4
25
Bad Weather

Unit 5
33
Arts And Entertainment

Unit 6
41
At Work

Unit 7
47
Sending A Package

Unit 8
53
Emergency

Unit 9
Banking 61

Unit 10
Gadgets

Appendix
Lesson Texts 77
 Intermediate 1 Unit 1

Sports
a. Do you remember who said what in the radio interview between the presenter, Duke, and
the football hero, Joe Norse? Complete the table below.

Joe
Duke
Norse

1. Welcome to “Local Athletes.”

2. How does it feel to be playing on the same field as

those great players?
3. Our school has always had a great history of producing
famous athletes.
4. Coach Washington says that a team that is motivated is a
team that wins.
5. I’m thinking mostly about passing my exams and getting my
diploma.

6. You’ve made an intelligent decision.

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b. Joe Norse’s football coach wrote a letter of recommendation to help Joe get into college.
Complete his letter, using the words below.

The College Acceptance Committee,

I am happy to recommend Joe Norse as a student at your (1) COLLAGE . At present he
(2) ATTENDS Jefferson High, where he has helped his school football team win the city
(3) CHAMPIONSHIP for the last three years.
I have been Joe’s (4) COACH for several years and in my opinion he has really
(5) MASTERED the game of football. He is a very (6) MOTIVATED player and an
(7) INTELLIGENT student.
Yours truly,
Fraser Washington, Football Coach

c. A few weeks later, Duke interviewed Joe Norse’s coach.

Which of the questions below do you think he asked him?
1. How does it feel to be coaching Joe Norse?
2. What is your opinion of Jefferson High?
3. How are your studies going?
4. Did you coach Hank Perry and Dick Verall? X
5. Do you think it’s important for a football team to be motivated? X
6. Have you accepted any college offers?

d. Write the dialogue for a radio interview between Duke and Coach Washington. Use the
words and phrases from activities a. and b. to help you.
Duke: Welcome to “Local Athletes.” Today’s guest is Coach Fraser Washington.
Coach Washington: Hello Duke and listeners. I am very excited to be here
Duke: Me too. What are your future plans for the team?
Coach Washington: In this days, I want to recruit new players
Duke: What do you thing about Hank Perry and Dick Verall?
Coach Washington: This students are good players and they will have good future in sports.

e. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

College for Kids?
a. Do you remember the article, “College for Kids?” Mark whether the following statements
are true or false, according to what you read in the article.

True False
X
1. Once, children learned to read and write in elementary school.

2. Nowadays, parents teach their children 1-2-3 and A-B-C before they X
start school.
X
3. Today, many children must take entrance exams for kindergarten.

4. Today, some pre-school children are given homework X

assignments.
X
5. Once, children just played in kindergarten.
X
6. Nowadays, children know much more than they did in the past.

b. “College for Kids?” discusses formal education for pre-school children. Mark whether the
statements below are for or against formal education for pre-school children.

For Against

1. Children today know more than children did years ago.

2. Children need to be children.
3. Children learn as they play.
4. Small children should be given homework assignments.
5. There should be entrance examinations for kindergarten.
6. Childhood programs should offer subjects that children do
well in naturally, like art and music.

7. Kindergartens should teach children the alphabet and

basic mathematics.

c. Do you agree with the statements above. Discuss with a partner.

d. Harriet Nelson, the author of the article, “College for Kids?” received many letters from the
parents of pre-school children. Below are two of the letters she received. Which letter do
you agree with? Complete the following sentence:

I agree with letter a because:

Children should enjoy their childhood and be happy with signatures that help their ingenuity .

e. Write your own letter to Harriet Nelson. Use the words and phrases from activities a, b, and
c. to help you.

f. Read and discuss your letter with a partner. Do you agree or disagree with your partner’s
letter?
Math Test
a. Do you remember the dialogue, “Math Test”? Rewrite the dialogue by putting the words
below in the correct order.

yesterday? / do / did / test / on / math / How / you / that

How did you do on that math test yesterday?
ever / the / test / was / I’ve / That / hardest / taken.
That was the hardest test I've ever taken.
yet. / has / I / Mr. Pascal / if / them / wonder / graded / Yeah.
Yeah. I wonder if Mr. Pascal has graded them yet
sure / has. / he / I’m
I’m sure he has.
so / can / How / sure? / you / be
How can you be so sure?
morning / I / this / him / saw / and / all. / wasn’t / at / happy / he

I saw him this morning, and he wasn’t very happy at all.

b. Mark whether a teacher, or a student, or both might ask the following questions.

Teacher Student Both

1. What did you think of the math test?

2. Was the material very hard?

3. Can you explain the material again?.

4. Did you spend enough time preparing for the test?.

5. Does this mark count towards our final grade?

6. Would you like to take the test again?

c. Write a dialogue between Mr. Pascal and one of his students. Use the sentences and
phrases in activities a. and b. to help you.
Present Prefect: Statements Q And A
a. Complete the dialogue between two parents with the adverbs: since, yet, already, for, and
just. For some of the answers there is more than one correct choice.

Sue: Hi, Tim. I haven’t seen you (1) FOR such a long time, not (2) SINCE

María’s birthday party. How are María and the kids?

Tim: They’re fine. Clara has (3) JUST started high school. What about your twins?

Sue: Oh they’re great – they’ve (4) ALREADY started kindergarten.

Tim: That’s nice, are they enjoying themselves?

Sue: Well, they only started last week. But they have (5) ALREADY made lots of
friends. What does Clara think of high school?

Tim: Actually she hasn’t made many friends (6) YET and she’s finding the
homework assignments really difficult.

Sue: Oh dear, I’m sure it will get better and anyway, grades and diplomas aren’t everything.

Tim: That’s true.

b. Practice the dialogue from activity a. with a partner.

c. Here are some more questions that Duke asked, Joe Norse in his radio interview. Write the
answers that Joe might have given.

1. How long have you been a student at Jefferson High?

I have studied for 3 years.
2. Have you visited any colleges yet?
I haven't visited any colleges, because I have a lot tests
3. Have you ever met Hank “The Tank”?
Yes, I have ever meet sometimes the Hank "The Tank".

4. How long have you known Coach Washington?

Yes, I have known Coach Washington for 3 years.

5. Have you ever been interviewed on the radio before?

No, I have never been interviewed on the radio before.
d. In class, read your answers to activity c. to a partner and then practice the dialogue.
 Intermediate 1 Unit 2

2
Away From Home

How do you like it here?

a. Justin, from the video, introduces Yavor to Sara, a co-worker. Complete the conversation
with the words or phrases below.

opportunity • department • so far • transferred • finance • in training

Justin: Hi Sara, I want you to meet Yavor. Yavor is from Bulgaria. He just (1) TRANSFERRED
from the European office.

Sara: Welcome, Yavor. How’s it going?

Yavor: Really well (2) SO FAR . But as I told Justin, I haven’t had a regular work day
yet. I’m still (3) IN TRAINING .

Sara: Which (4) DEPARTMENT will you be in?

Yavor: I’ll be working in the (5) FINANCE department.

Sara: That’s interesting. I’m also in the finance department. So if you’re working here, does
? that mean there’s an (6) OPPORTUNITY for me in the European office
b. Match the responses to the questions and statements, based on the video conversation
between Justin and Yavor.

Question or Statement Response

a. What kind of work are you doing here? a 1. It’s great. Everyone is so friendly.

b. What brought you to the States? b 2. Bulgaria.

a. How do you like living here so far? a 3. For now I’m still in training.

b. So where are you from? c 4. Oh, thanks.

c. Let me help you with that. b 5. I asked for a transfer.

c. Yavor goes out to lunch with Sara. Complete the dialogue below.

Sara: So, what’s it like moving to a different country?

Yavor: Because, I want a new opportunity to improve my life

Sara: Oh! That is so interesting.

Yarov: And What is your name?

Sara: My name is Sara

Yarov: Nice to meet you Sara, my name is Yarov.

Sara: Do you like some coffee?

Yarov: Yes, of course.

d. In class, practice your dialogue with a partner.

Study Exchange
a. Pat Miller, the author of “Study Exchange,” interviewed the exchange student, Kim Bankes,
before she wrote her article. Match the questions she asked to Kim’s answers.

Questions

e 1. “Has your French improved?”

f 2. “How often do you speak to your parents?”

b 3. “Do you miss your family?”
c 4. “Have you made any friends?”
d 5. “What is your roommate’s name?”
a 6. “How long do you think you will stay in Paris?”

Kim’s Answers

a. “I don’t even feel like going home.”

b. “I haven’t been homesick even once.”
c. “I’ve made several new friends.”
d. “Her name’s Chantal.”
e. “I hardly have an accent.”
f. “My mother phones me once a week.”

b. Write three more questions to ask Kim.

1. Do you miss your home?

2. Do you like the exchage program?

3. Do you improve your accent?

c. With a partner, practice the interview between Pat and Kim. Use the questions and
answers from activities a. and b. to help you.
d. Read the postcard that Kim’s mother sent her. Imagine you are Kim and write a reply. Use
the words and phrases from activity a. to help you.

Dear Kim,

I hope you are having a good time in Paris and aren’t

feeling homesick. I expect your French is really
improving. Have you made any nice friends? How is
your roommate? Do you feel like coming home yet?
Kim Bankes
We all miss you here.
International School
I’ll phone you next week.
Paris, France
Lots of love,
Mum

Dear Mum,

I miss you so much, I hope to see you

on Monday.Because I bought many
presents for you.I send you many
kisses from France
Mrs. Bankes
6 South Road
Love, Glasgow
Kim Scotland

e. Exchange postcards with your partner.

f. Design a poster advertising Craighouse School’s exchange program. Include the following
information.
• How long the program has been running
• How long the program lasts
• Where the students stay during the program
• How old the students have to be
• The effects of the program on the students’ French
Enjoying Your Stay
a. Do you remember the dialogue, “Enjoying Your Stay”? Here are two alternative dialogues.
Separate the jumbled sentences to make two alternative dialogues.

Yes, I am. I love it here.

No, I’m not. Everything is so strange.
Why do things seem strange?
Where have you been?
People aren’t very friendly to me.
Do you have any more family in the United States?
I’m being friendly to you, aren’t I?
No. Only my cousins. But they’ve been very nice to me.
Yes, you are. I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to be rude.
I have cousins in Florida. I went to visit them.

Dialogue 1

Woman: Well, Akiko, are you enjoying your stay in the U.S.?

Akiko: No, I’m not. Everything is so strange.

Woman: Why do things seem strange?
Akiko: People aren’t very friendly to me
Woman: I’m being friendly to you, aren´t I?
Akiko: Yes, you are. I’m sorry. I didn´t mean to be rude

Dialogue 2

Woman: Well Akiko, are you enjoying your stay in the U.S.?
Akiko: Yes, I am. I love it there
Woman: Where have you been?
Akiko: I have cousins in Florida. I went to visit them
Woman: Do you have any family in the United States?

Akiko: No, Only my cousins. But they’ve been very nice to me

b. Choose one of the dialogues and practice it with a partner. Take turns reading the different
parts.
Present Perfect: Progressive
a. Kim returns home from France at the end of the school year. She misses France a lot and
especially her roommate, Chantal. Complete Kim’s letter to Chantal with the correct form
present perfect of the verb in brackets.

Dear Chantal,
Well, here I am at home again in Scotland. I (1) HAVE BEEN WORKING (work hard
at school. My French has improved a lot but I’ve missed a lot of material in subjects
such as mathematics and science.

My mum and I (2) have been arguing (argue) a lot - she really missed me when I was
in Paris but now that I’m home she wants me to study harder and go out less. She’s also
not very happy about all th long-distance phone calls I (3) have been making
(make) to you in Paris!

What about you? What (4) have you been doing (you/do)? Do you miss
me?I hope you (5) have been practicing (practice) your English so you’ll be able to
speak to my friends when you come to visit this summer!

Your true friend,

Kim

b. Imagine you are Chantal. Answer Kim’s letter, using the Present Perfect Progressive to write
about what you have been doing at home and at school.

c. Exchange letters with a partner. Has your partner used the Present Perfect Progressive
correctly?
 Intermediate 1 Unit 3

Unit 3
Celebrations

Call-In
a. Do you remember the radio call-in program from the compuer lesson? Which
celebrations are the people from the program talking about? Match the celebrations in B
to the sentences in A.

A
c 1. It has always been a tradition to celebrate it with a fair in the park.
b 2. My whole family gathered for the event.

a 3. I consider it an honor to be an American.

d 4. We had a fireworks display and our annual bake sale.

B
a. Thanksgiving
b. A Birthday Party
c. Bank Holiday
d. Independence Day
b. Did you notice the way Doug, the radio host, answered his callers? Mark the sentences
below which he used to respond to the callers.

1. It’s been an honor for us to have you on our program.

2. This might sound unusual.
3. That sounds very English.
4. Hi Doug! This is Stella.
5. I can almost taste that apple pie.
6. Your favorite celebration really is unique.

c. Which of these sentences best describes how Doug answered his callers? In class, discuss
your answer with a partner.
a. He was very rude to his callers.
o b. He was very friendly to his callers.
c. He wasn’t interested in his callers.

d. Continue the radio call-in between Doug and another caller who also wants to talk about
his/her favorite celebration. Use the words and phrases from activities a. and b. to help
you.
Doug: Now we’re going to hear more about your favorite celebrations. Caller number
five, you’re on the air.
Caller: Hello, Doug. This is Abraham Ibarra, My favorite celebration has always been
Doug: That sounds great, What exactly do you do that day?
Caller: It is commemorated on September 15 of each year, in order to remember our national
independence.
Doug: Is there any kind of activity?

Caller: Dances and events with pyrotechnics are held

e. Practice your call -in with a partner.

The First Thanksgiving
a. Kenji wrote to his German pen pal, Hans, about celebrating Thanksgiving with his American
friend, Andrew. Complete his letter with the words below.

Christmas • dessert • famous • giant • honor • parade • symbolizes

Thanksgiving • traditional • turkey

honor
traditional
symbolizes

dessert
turkey
parade
famous
giant

Christmas

Thanksgiving

b. Write about your favorite festival. Answer the following questions:

• When is the festival?

• What does it celebrate?
• How do you celebrate it?
• Do you eat special foods?
• Do you wear special clothes?
Sorry I’m Late
a. Jean was supposed to meet Phil at a restaurant for dinner, but she arrived late. Read their
conversation. Then write who is speaking – Phil or Jean.

Jean : I’m sorry I didn’t get here on time.

Phil : It’s OK. Don’t worry about it.
Jean : But I promised that I would not be late today.
Phil : Really, it’s no problem. I have been enjoying myself.
Jean : Oh. What have you been doing?
Phil : Just talking with Beth.

b. Write the phrases from activity a. which have a similar meaning to the phrases below.

1. I have been having a good time. Really, it's no problem. I have been enjoying myself.
2. It doesn’t matter. It's ok. Don't worry about it
3. That’s all right. It's ok. Don't worry about it.
4. I arrived late. I'm sorry I didn't get here on time.

c. Look at this picture of a party. One of the guests has arrived late and is apologizing to the
host. Why do you think she was late? Choose one of the following reasons and write a
dialogue between the guest and the host. Use the words and phrases from activities a. and
b. to help you.

1. Her car broke down.

2. She had to wait for the babysitter.
3. She had to answer an urgent phone call.

d. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

Passive Voice: With or Without Agent
a. The article below is about a very special parade. It is called the Lord Mayor’s Show and it
takes place in London. Read the article and underline the phrases that use the Passive
form.

THE LORD MAYOR'S SHOW

The Lord Mayor’s Show is a giant parade
that is held every year in the city of
London. Over 5,500 people attend the
parade and it is the biggest event of its
kind in the world. All the main roads are
closed for the procession, so if you want
to get close to the parade, you have to
arrive very early in the morning.
The Lord Mayor’s Show has been
celebrated by the people of London since
1215. The mayor rides through the
streets of London in a special carriage.
This carriage is made of gold and was
made for the mayor in 1751 by a local
artist. During the year, the carriage can be
seen in the Museum of London. The
mayor is accompanied by lots of people
dressed in special costumes. In the
evening, a fireworks display is held on a
boat on London’s River Thames and there
is dancing and music in the streets.
b. Answer the following questions about the Lord Mayor’s Show. Use the passive voice in
your answers.

1. Where is the Lord Mayor’s Show held?

Is held every year in the city of London.

2. Why do you need to arrive early if you want to get close to the parade?
Because aal the main roads are closed for the procession.
3. When was the Lord Mayor’s Show first celebrated?
Since 1215.
4. Where can the Lord Mayor’s carriage be seen during the year?
Ther carriage can be seen in the Museum of London.
5. What is special about the firework display at the end of the show?
Is hels on a boat on London's River Thames and there is dancing and music in the streets

c. List three ways the Lord Mayor’s Show is celebrated.

1. There's a big parade

2. There are fireworks display.

3. People plays music and dance in the street

d. Underline the agent in the two sentences below.

1. The Lord Mayor’s Show has been celebrated by the people of London since 1215.

2. This carriage is made of gold and it was made for the mayor in 1751 by a local artist.

e. Write about a parade that you know about, took part in, or watched. Answer the following
questions:
• Is the parade held every year?
• Are the main roads closed?
• For how many years has the parade been held?
• Is anything special made for the parade?

f. Tell your partner about your parade. Are the two parades similar in any way?
 Intermediate 1 Unit 4

4
Bad Weather

Weather
a. Do you understand all the weather words in the computer lesson? Match the words
below to the correct weather icon.

cloud • fog • frost • lightning • rain • sunshine • wind

1. 2. 3. 4.
cloud frost rain . fog

5. 6. 7.
wind sunshine lightning
b. Will Tide, the announcer, gave another radio weather report a few days later. Read his
report and underline the sentences which DO NOT belong.

G ood morning, listeners. The warm weather we have been

enjoying will come to an end tonight. Don’t worry; I have
a good recipe for thick soup. According to national weather reports, stormy
weather should reach our area by 6 o’ clock this evening. You should make
sure you bring a bathing suit. Temperatures will drop by this afternoon and
will remain below average during tomorrow and the following day. There’s
a chance of strong winds in high places. The weekend is expected to be
particulary cold and frosty but with little chance of rain. Albany Stores are
offering umbrellas at really cheap prices.

That’s all from weather room right now. Make sure you all keep warm and dry
over the next few days!

c. Complete the following weather report for your country. Use the words and phrases
from activities a. and b. to help you.

Good evening, listeners. The weather we have been enjoying will come to an end

tonight.frost should reach our area by north .

Temperatures will very low .

According to national weather reports, mexican .

There is a chance of weather room. The weekend is expected to be very cold

That’s all from the weather room. So for now make sure .

d. Exchange weather reports with a partner, and practice reading them aloud.
 Weather Warning

a. Match the adjectives below to the different kinds of

weather. Some of the adjectives can be used more
than once.

bright • low • warm • strong • above average • cloudy • cold • heavy • freezing

sunshine wind rain skies floods temperature

bright sunshine freezing wind heavy rain cloudy skies heavy floods low temperature
warm sunshine strong wind reezing rain bright skies above average temperature
cold wind

b. The following sentences are all advice from a warning for bad weather. Number the advice
in order of importance.

Advice for bad weather

2 a. Put away children’s bikes, garden chairs, portable barbeques, etc.

5 b. People should park their cars on high ground.
3 c. Check that you have blankets and warm clothes in case the heating fails.
1 d. Make sure you haven’t left your Iaundry outside.
6 e. Have flashlights and a portable radio ready in case of an electricity cut.
4 f. Make sure children and animals are kept inside.

c. Compare your answer from activity b. with a partner. Do you agree on the order of
importance?
c. Write the sentences from activity b. under the appropriate pictures below.

B C E1. 2. 3.

4. 5.

6. A

d. Write three more pieces of advice for people expecting bad weather.

1 . COVER YOURSELF VERY WELL

2 . have food and what is necessary to not go out anymore

3 . Cover the windows in case of strong winds

e. Share your advice from activity d. with a partner.

Big Storm
a. Do you remember the dialogue from the computer lesson? Put the dialogue in the
correct order.

4 a. Well, if it rains we can eat inside.

1 b. Look at those clouds!

6 c. Let’s just hope that it doesn’t.

3 d. What if it starts before the food is ready?

4 e. Me, too. But it sure looks like a big storm is coming.

2 f. Oh, dear. I hope it doesn’t rain.

b. Complete the following dialogue with the sentences below.

• Can you take the plates and other things into the house?
• It’s starting to rain already • Looks like the storm is coming • We must be quick!

Man: Look at those clouds! (1) Looks like the storm is coming.
Woman: Yes, you’re right. We don’t have much time to get everything inside.
(2) We must be quick!
Man: I’ll take the food off the barbeque right away. (3) Can you take the plates and
other things into the house?
Woman: Of course, I can. Oh, no. (4) It’s starting to rain already.

c. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

c. What can you do if it suddenly begins to rain at the outdoor events shown in the pictures
below? Use the following phrases to write your suggestions.

If it rains, we can...

• stay here and get wet • eat at home

• go home and watch TV • put on raincoats
• hope it stops raining • look for a place to keep dry

1. A Family Picnic 2. An Outdoor Wedding

Run to a dry place with a roof. Wait for the rain to pass and continue as planned

3. A Soccer Match 4. A Day at the Beach

Stay there or have her just playing run to the hotel

d. Discuss your suggestions with a partner.

e. Practice one of the situations from activity c. with a partner.

 Relative Clauses: With or Without Relative Pronouns
a. Complete the text below with the correct relative pronouns: which, who, where, and
when.

The History of the Umbrella

Umbrellas were first used in ancient Egypt, Greece, and China,
(1) where they were designed to provide shade from the
sun. In fact, the word “umbrella” comes from the Latin root,
“umbra”, (2) which means “shadow.” It was the Chinese
(3) who were the first to waterproof their umbrellas in
order to use them as protection against the rain.

Umbrellas became popular in Europe in the sixteenth century,

(4) when they were used only by women. Umbrellas
began to be used by men (5)when the eighteenth-
century writer and traveler, James Hanway, started carrying an
umbrella in public in England.

You can still buy umbrellas from the world’s first umbrella shop,
“James Smith and Sons,” (6)which opened in 1830 in
London, England.
 b. The following sentences are about the inventor of the raincoat, Charles Mackintosh.
Read the sentences and join them together, using relative clauses.

1. Charles Mackintosh was a chemist. He invented the waterproof raincoat.

Charles Mackintosh, who was a chemist, invented the waterproof raincoat. / Charles Mackintosh, who
. invented the waterproof raincoat, was a chemi

2. Mackintosh lived and worked in Glasgow, Scotland. The weather is often cold and rainy in
Glasgow.

Mackintosh lived and worked in Glasgow, Scotland, where the weather is often cold and rainy.

3. He created a substance similar to rubber. He spread the substance on clothes to make them
waterproof.

He created a substance similar to rubber, which he spread on clothes to make them waterproof.

4. Mackintosh made some improvements to his original design. The improvements made the
clothes more practical.

Mackintosh made some improvements to his original design, which made the clothes more practical.

5. Many people in England use raincoats. They call their raincoats “mackintoshes.”
Many people in England use raincoats, which they call "mackintoshes.
 Intermediate 1 Unit 5

5
Arts And Entertainment

Music
a. What did you learn from the radio interview between Lex Benedict and the rock band in the
computer lesson? Mark the correct column: True, false, or not in text.

Not in
True False
Text
1. The name of the group that is being interviewed is “The x
Institute of Music.”

2. The group plays jazz. x

3. Barry Jameson teaches at State University. x

4. All the members of the group are married. x

5. The group’s new song is called “Don’t Test Me.” x

6. The group’s first concert at State University was held a week x

before the radio interview.

7. The group plans to give another concert at State University. X

b. Did you understand all the words in the radio intreview? Match the definitions in B to the
words in A.

A B

c 1. a graduate a. a short rest

e 2. a hit b. a large building used for concerts
d 3. a lecture c. someone who has completed a university degree
f 4. the lead d. a long talk on a particular subject
a 5. wria break e. something that is very successful or popular

b 6. an auditorium f. the main person in a band or group

c. Read the questions that Lex Benedict asked the rock group. Then match the answers
below to the correct questions.

Questions:
d 1. Do you all teach at State University?
b 2. Who had the idea to start a rock group?
c 3. Will you be playing at other colleges?
d 4. Do you want to give another concert at State University?
b 5. Would you like to give up your present jobs to play in the rock group full time?

Answers:
a. We’d love to give another concert at State University.
b. It was John’s idea. He’s crazy about rock music.
c. None of us are thinking of giving up our present jobs at the moment.
d. No, not all of us work at State University.
e. Oh, yes. We’ll be playing at lots of other places.

d. Write three more questions that Lex Benedict could ask the group. Exchange questions
with a partner and have him/her answer your questions.

Questions:
1 Wncd wkoo yiu gct itncr nkt9
2. Wni ks tnc aijpiscr ie yiur sidgs9
3. @rc yiu tnkdmkdg `hiut itncr rktjis9

e. With a partner, practice the end of the interview with the rock group.
The Garbage Man
a. Do you remember the reading about the artist, Harry Morgan?
Complete this newspaper review of his exhibition with the words below.

collection • exhibition • fan • materials • models • sculptures • works of art

Josh Hammond's Art Column

CREATING NEW THINGS FROM OLD

The Plaza Art Gallery is now showing a very interesting (1) collection
of Harry Morgan's "garbage art". Harry is known as the "champion of garbage art"
because he creates (2)models from the garbage he collects. Over the
years he has used a variety of (3) materials for his art.

He used to build (4)Sculptures from

bicycle parts and broken machines! His latest
work, which is being exhibited at the Plaza,
includes (5)works of art made only
from wastepaper.

After seeing Harry Morgan's

(6)exhibition , I can definitely say
that I've become a (7) of his garbage art and I recommend
anyone who has the chance to see it as soon as possible!

The Harry Morgan Exhibition is on at the Plaza Art Gallery on 50th Avenue for the month
of November.
b. Read the following ad for Harry Morgan’s exhibition and write down three new facts that
the ad tells you about the exhibition.

The Plaza Art Gallery

is pleased to present the latest collection of

Harry Morgan – the “Garbage Artist”

Come hear the artist talk about his work every Tuesday at 12 o’clock.

Entrance: Free

The Plaza Art Gallery is situated at:

41925 Fifteenth Avenue, Roxburgh

1. the scultures are made of garbage

2. the entrance is free
3. the scultures are exhibitled in the plaza ari gallery at 1925 fifteenth Avanue

c. Tell your partner about an art exhibition you went to.

• What did you see?

• What did you think of it?
• Where and when did you see it?
• What did others think of it?
d. Read about three other artists who all work with garbage. Then write an ad for an exhibition
for one of them. Use the words and phrases from activities a. and b. to help you. Include
the following information:

• The name of the artist whose work is being exhibited

• Some interesting information about the artist
• The name and address of the art gallery holding the exhibition
• The dates and times of the exhibition
• The price of entrance to the exhibition

Three New Champions of “Garbage Art”

A. Some people may B. As a student, Timothy C. Peggy Atkins is an artist

wonder why Suzie Brown
searches the city streets
and countryside for
bicycle parts, broken
machines, and even old
farm equipment. That is
what she creates her
works of art from. With
these unusual materials,
has
models
beauty.
Smith began to realize who makes use of a variety
the value of creating art of waste materials. That is
from the things other to say, her sculptures are
people throw away. His made of a combination
of waste metal and paper
wastepaper, including pieces of old
newspaper, wood and even
including empty cigarette
glass. At 24, she is a very
packs, matchboxes and
young artist, but her latest
wrapping paper. His work
work shows just how much
teaches us to understand
talent she has.
that there is beauty even
in garbage.
Picasso Exhibit
a. Do you remember the dialogue in the computer lessons? In the dialogue below a girl is
inviting a boy to go out with her. Choose the best phrases to complete their dialogue.

Jean: Ben, are you free tomorrow? How about coming with me to the latest exhibition at
the Wheeler Gallery / “The Phantom of the Opera” at the Rose Theater / the
concert at the City Concert Hall?

Ben: Sorry, I can’t, Jean. I have an exam. / I have an appointment with the dentist. / I promised
to help a friend move to a new apartment.

Jean: Perhaps we could make it next week / tomorrow / this weekend instead.

Ben: I’d like to, but I’m very busy at the moment.

b. Practice the dialogue with a partner according to your choices.

c. Underline the phrases in the dialogue from activity a. that you can use to invite or to
refuse an invitation. Mark which of the following phrases can be used for inviting or
refusing an invitation.
Inviting Refusing

1. How about going to an art exhibition?

2. Perhaps we could make it another time. x
3. Can you come to the ballet tomorrow? cx
4. Sorry. I can’t. x
5. Are you free for a movie? xc
6. I’m afraid it’s not possible.
7. Would you like to see a play? x
8. Oh, dear. I won’t be able to. x

d. Your friend wants to invite you out, but you have to refuse the invitation. Use the phrases
from activities a. and c. to write a dialogue between you and your friend.

e. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

Passive Voice: Indirect Form
a. Read these sentences from the arts page of a newspaper. Match each sentence to the
appropriate picture.

1. Last week, the actress Mary Reed was presented

with a Golden Globe award for life-long achievement.

5 a.
2. John Quill has been promised a one-man
exhibition of his sculptures at the New Arts Gallery.

3.

4 b.
4.
Pop star Mick Starlight, who is recovering in the hospital,
was sent cards and flowers by his friends.

5.
Dancers Sarah Hill and Anthony Elliot were paid
$100,000 to appear in a special ballet performance in
Paris last week.
1 c.

3 d. 2 e.
b. Read about Rowena Richard, an artist who sculpts in wood. Circle the correct form of the
verb to complete the text.

R owena Richard is an 80 year-old artist who works with wood. She (1) began/

The exhibition was a great success and since then she (5) has given/has been given
the opportunity to (6) exhibit/be exhibited her work all over the country.
Her work is now very famous and she (7) pays/is paid a lot of money for her
sculptures.

c. Write an interview with Rowena Richard based on the information given in activity a. Try
to use expressions such as:

• I was / have been given the chance …

• I was / have been asked to …
• I was / have been promised …
• I was / have been sent …

Interviewer: So, Rowena. How did you start creating works of art?
Rowena: Well, I was 60 years old and one day I begun a made acultures
Interviewer: why do you like to made wooord aculpura
Rowena:. m o r e p e o p l e h a v e
b e e n a s k e d t o t h e i n t e r
s i m i l a r u e s t i o n s
Interviewer: tell me absoul exibition
Rowena: t h e e x h i b i t i o n i s
w o n d e r f u l

d. Practice your interview with a partner.

 Intermediate 1 Unit 6

At Work

The Job Interview

a. Do you remember the interview from the computer lesson? Read the job ad that Karen cut
out from the newspaper and answer the questions that follow.

Ad agency requires
copywriter
The applicant should have at least 2 years’ experience
in the advertising business, including copywriting.
Experience working with clients is an advantage.
Applicants should send their resumes to Bob Johnson,
Bingham Advertising, 1605 Thirty-ninth Avenue,
New York City, 39704
Which word is used in the ad for:

1. A person who writes the text in an ad? Bob johnson

2. A person or company that uses the services of another person or company?
Ad agency

3. Knowledge and skill gained by doing something? Experience workin

4. A person applying for a job? apliccame
5. A summary of a person’s working history? Resume

b. Complete the resume that Karen sent to Bob Johnson. Use the headings provided below.

Address • Computer Skills • Education • Email • Interests

Languages • Name • Phone Number • Work Experience

RESUME

1. name : Karen Sommers

2. addres : 1897 East Fifty-first Street, Johnstown, NJ, 39086
3. ohone numbre : (690) 570 4929
4. email : karens@quickie.com
5. : (1992-1996) Graduated Rockwell High School
(1998-2000) Graduated State College, Business Studies
(2003) Fordham College, Copywriting Courses
6. education : (2002-2004) Kenyon-Barnett Advertising Co.
Junior Copywriter
Secretary, Marketing Dept. Receptionist
(2001) Garnett King Advertising
Temporary Secretary
(2000) Boundwell Advertising Agency
Temporary Secretary
7. computer skis : Microsoft Office, familiar with the Internet
8. lenguages : Conversational Spanish
9. interesis : Creative writing, theater, traveling

c. Write your own resume. Remember to include information about your education and
work experience, as well as personal details such as your address and contact information.
Overtime
a. The company you read about in the computer lesson also has a new Human Resource
Officer. Read the notice that the company posted on its notice board, telling them about
the Human Resource Officer’s services. Complete the notice with the phrases below.

• ask for a transfer to another department • moving to another office abroad

• make an intelligent decision • need a change of job
•

We have a new Human Resource Officer. Do you think you

(1)need a change of job but want to remain in the
company? (2) Do you want to think you quality a raise or pronotion ?
Do you (3) ask for a transfer to another departament?

Does our International Department attract you?

Are you interested in (4)moving to another office abroad ?
Then make an appointment with our friendly new Human Resource Officer.
She can help you (5)make an inteligent decision about your future.
b. Read three e-mails sent by employees of the company. Which ones were sent to the
accountant and which to the Human Resource Officer? Fill in the name in the “To:” line.

To: human resource

officer
From: George Barnet

To: human resiurcer

ofice

From: Harry Cooper

I work in the Shipping Department. In my work I have to know all the laws and
regulations about sending goods all over the world. I would like to transfer abroad
for about a year or two, using my present work experience. I would like to make an
appointment to come and see you.

• To: accuntant
From: Sylvia
Stone
I work in the Production Department. There have been a lot of new orders and I have been
working a lot of overtime recently. I am afraid I will have to pay a lot of what I have earned
in income tax, so I would like to know if I can save tax in any way. May I come and talk to
you some time, perhaps during my lunch break?

c. Imagine you are either the company accountant or the Human Resource Officer. Write a
reply to one of the e-mails, suggesting a time to meet.

d. Read your reply to your partner.

French Tie
a. A couple in a woman’s clothing store are deciding whether or not to buy a shirt. Rewrite
their conversation by putting the words in the correct order.

Woman: this shirt / What / think / you / of / do

What do you think of this shirt ?

Man: too colorful / it / a little / Isn’t

Isn´t it a little too colorful ?

Woman: so. / I / don’t / think / wear / like these / executives / A lot of / shirts

I don´t think so. A lot executives wear like these .

Man: made / it / is / What / of

what is made of ?

Woman: cotton / One hundred percent / it / from Italy / comes / and

One hundred percent of action. And it comes from italy .

Man: OK. / buy / Let’s / it

Ok, let´s buy it .

b. Create your own dialogue from the choices given below.

- What do you think of this suit / shirt / hat / jacket?

- Isn’t the color a little bright / loud / dull?
- I don’t think so. A lot of fashionable / successful / business people are wearing colors like
these nowadays.
- What is it made of?
- One hundred percent silk / wool / cotton / linen and it comes from Paris / Rome /
London / New York.
- OK. Let’s buy it.

c. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

Present Perfect: Contrast With Other Tenses
a. Read Bob Johnson’s e-mail to a friend. Circle the correct form of the verb.

From: Bob Johnson <johnson@binghamadvertising.com>

To: Dick Anders
Subject: Time for a change

Dear Dick,
I’m going to be 35 next week and I think it’s time for a change. I (1) have had / had
enough of my job. I (2) have been doing / was doing the same thing for too long. It’s
been almost seven years since I first (3) have started / started work at Bingham
Advertising. I know I (4) have been promoted / was promoted last year and I (5) was given

enough of the advertising business. It’s time to move on.

Bob

b. Read Dick Ander’s reply. Write the correct form of the verb in brackets.

From: Dick Anders <dicka@kenyonbarnett.co.uk>

To: Bob Johnson
Subject: Time for a change

Dear Bob,
Are you sure you (1) wanted . (want) to leave Bingham Advertising? After all,
you (2)have worked (work) there for a long time and (3)have gained (gain) a lot
of experience. You (4) (put in) too many hours of overtime, just to give
it all up now. I remember how you (5) used (use) to love the advertising
business. You (6) telled (tell) me you would never give it up. There’s just one
thing. If you do go, think about taking me with you!
Let’s meet for a talk.

Dick
 Intermediate 1 Unit 7

7
Sending A Package

Family
a. Do you remember Deidre from the computer lesson? Later, she called her mother-in-law
back and left the following voice mail message. Read the message and complete it with
the phrases below.

I’ll leave this message • you had it specially wrapped • you haven’t heard from me
parcel of clothes you sent

Thanks for your call, Irene. I’m sorry (1) you haven’t heatd from mr but you know how the
baby keeps me busy. I guess you’re busy right now so (2) it leagethis message (3)

Parcel of clothes you sent arrived safely and as (4)you had is specially wrapped you
had , the baby had great fun opening it by himself. The clothes are beautiful and I’m going
to try them on him right now. I’ll catch you later. Bye.

b. When Deidre tried the clothes on her baby, she saw that they were too small for him.
What should she do? Discuss your answer with a partner.

Deidre should .
c. Deidre received some more voice mail messages on her answering machine. When she
phoned the people back, she had to leave voice mail messages herself. Match Deidre’s
messages with the replies that she gave.

Deidre’s Messages

a. This is a message for Mrs. Deidre Thomas from the Little Bookworm Children’s
2
Bookshop. The baby books you ordered have arrived. Would you like us to bill
you and send them on – or do you prefer to come in to the shop and pick them
up yourself?

b. Hi Deidre. This is Mrs. Rodriguez, your neighbor from upstairs. A parcel of

1
baby clothes arrived for you when you were out this morning. The delivery man
asked me to sign for the package. You can come up and collect it any time
today, but not tomorrow because I’m going out for the day.

get it and if you like the presents. You can always send them back to the shop

Deidre’s Replies
1. Hi, it’s Deidre from downstairs. Thanks so much for taking my parcel. I’ll come by later today
to take it from you – if that’s convenient.

2. This is Mrs. Thomas speaking. I’m glad the books I ordered have finally arrived. I’ll pop into
the shop sometime this week to get them, so don’t bother sending them on to me.

3. Mom, I haven’t received anything yet. When did you send the parcel? I hope it hasn’t got
lost in the mail. We’re in this evening, so try to give me a call so we can talk. Bye for now.

d. With a partner, practice a short phone conversation between Deidre and one of the people
from activity c.
Sending a Package
a. Did you understand the instructions for sending a package in the computer lesson? Here
are some post office instructions for preparing packages before you send them. Read the
instructions and then write the headings from the next page above the correct paragraphs.

SIMPLE STEPS FOR PREPARING A PACKAGE

(1) using a box
If the object you are sending could be easily damaged, it should be
packed in a box. Choose a box with enough room for cushioning material
around the contents. If you are reusing an old box, make sure that you
cover all the previous labels and addresses with heavy black pen or sticky
labels. It is also a good idea to include a label inside the box with the
address where your parcel is to be sent.

(2) cushioning the contents

Soft material should be placed all around the object to be sent. You can
use old newspaper, packing paper or bubble wrap. Close and shake the
box to see if you have enough cushioning. If you hear the object moving,
you need to add some more cushioning.

(3) s e a l i n g t h e p a c k a g e
The box should be sealed with 2-inch-wide (5 cm) adhesive tape. You
should use special packing tape, which is stronger than regular tape. Don’t
use string because it can get caught in the machines that the post office
uses for processing the mail.

(4) w r i t i n g t h e a d d r e s s
Write clearly on the front of the package the complete name and address
of the person to whom you are sending the package. On the back you
should write your own name and address, in case the package gets lost.
You should always try to include the correct postal code.

(5) bringing the packageto the post offive

If you know how much your package weighs and you have the correct
number of stamps, it can be dropped into a post office collection box. If
your package contains something valuable, it should be sent registered
mail so that you have a record if your parcel doesn’t arrive. To send a
parcel registered mail, you must take it to the post office and fill out a
special form.
 Headings
a. Sealing the Package
b. Cushioning the Contents
c. Writing the Address
d. Using a Box
e. Bringing the Package to the Post Office

b. Match the words and phrases below with words and phrases in italics from the text in
activity a.

1. parcel package
2. sticky adhesive
3. doesn’t arrive gests lost
4. advisable i t ’ s a g o o d i d e a
5. complete fill out
6. delivered s e n t
7. postage stamps
8. wrapping paper packing

c. Match the different kinds of postal services to their definitions.

express mail • registered mail • regular airmail • surface mail

1. This is the slowest kind of delivery, but it is also the cheapest. Surface mall
2. This is the most popular way to send mail. Regular airmail
3. If you want to send a package or a letter quickly, you should use this service.
Express mall

4. If you are sending something important and want to be sure it won’t get lost, it is a good
idea to use this service. Registered mall

d. Close your book and practice giving your partner instructions on preparing and sending a
package.
Airmail to Tokyo
a. Do you remember the dialogue, “Airmail to Tokyo”? Use the choices in italics to complete
the dialogue between a post-office clerk and someone who is sending a package.

Customer: I’d like to send this package airmail / surface mail / special delivery to Madrid /
Bangalore / Sydney.
Clerk: Sure. Let’s see. It weighs 15 pounds / 10 pounds / 5 pounds. That’s $30 / $15 /
$4.50.
Customer: Sorry. How much did you say?
Clerk: $30 / $15 / $4.50, Ma’am / Sir.
Customer: How long will it take to get there?
Clerk: It’ll be there in about twenty / ten / two days.

b. Practice your dialogue with a partner. Take turns to be the customer and the clerk.

c. Mark which of the following sentences a post-office clerk would say and which a customer
would say.
Customer Clerk

1. How much does it cost to send this special delivery? x

2. This package should be better wrapped. x
3. Would you like to send this registered mail? x
4. Will this parcel arrive by the weekend? x
5. That will be six dollars, ninety-five cents. x
6. I’d like some stamps and an extra-large envelope, please. x
7. Shall I weigh that for you? x

d. Write a dialogue between a customer and a post-office clerk. Use the words and phrases
from activities a. and c. to help you.
Customer:
Clerk:
Customer:
Clerk:
Customer:
Clerk:
Passive Voice: Modals
a. Read the following instructions from the post office about reporting a lost package. Underline
the modals in the passive voice.

Reporting a Lost Package

If a package is lost or damaged you must report it immediately.
The post office should be informed in writing of the non-delivery of the package.
You will be notified as soon as the package is found.
If your package has been lost or damaged, you can apply for compensation.

You must attach a letter or statement from the person who was supposed to
receive the letter.
Evidence, such as a sales receipt, should also be provided, in order to prove the
value of your parcel.

b. Match the end of the instructions in B to their beginning in A.

A B
If you don’t wrap your parcel properly, B it will have to be weighed at the post office.
If you don’t put the correct postal code,E it could be damaged.
If you want your parcel to arrive quickly, D it must be sent by registered mail.
If you have a heavy package, A it should be sent express.
If you want to make sure that your package
your parcel might be sent to the wrong
arrives, C

c. Write four more instructions for sending a package. Use the information you have learned
from this unit. Include passive modals in your instructions.
1. IF YOU ARE REUSING AN OLD BOX TO ACK A PARCEL IN, ALL PREVIUS LABELS AND
ADREES SHOUL BE DELETED
2. packing paper or bubble wrap shoult be to score te contents of packague
3.the packagues or nunlle wramo a in sealed wide adhesive
4. the address lo woman the packague is sent and the sender addrees should be wiliam on the
ackage

d. Exchange instructions with a partner.

 Intermediate 1 Unit 8

8
Emergency

Emergency
a. In the computer lesson, Mary left John a message about a road accident. Later on, John
phones Mary back and talks to her. Use the words below to complete their conversation.

accident • ambulance • bridge • broken • crossed • emergency room

nowhere • rushed • scared • side • speeding

John: Mary. Is that you? It’s John. How are you?

Mary: Oh, John. It’s good to hear from you. I think we were very lucky. As I told you in my
message, Mike and I were traveling over that (1) bridge on Route 6 when
a big truck came (2) speeding towards us. Imagine how we felt when it
(3) crossed over on to our (4) side of the road.
John: You must have been so (5) scared .
Mary: Oh, I was! There was (6) nowhere for us to go. We couldn’t do anything to prevent
the (7) accident . The truck just crashed into the side of our car. Someone
stopped at once and called an (8) ambulance and
they (9) rushed us to the hospital.
John: Are you still in the (10) emergency room ? Can I come and take you home?
Mary: Oh, yes, please. That would be great. Mike’s being kept in the hospital with a (11)
broken leg, but I can’t wait to get home.
b. Check your answers to activity a. with a partner and then practice the dialogue.

c. Below is a police report of Mary’s accident. Complete the report with the details from
activity a.

ACCIDENT REPORT
Case Number: 34675

Reporting Officer: Foster Jones

Road on which accident occurred:
(1) Route 6
Date and time: 5/1, 16:45
First Driver: Mike WiIkins
2587 Southern Drive, L.A.
Tel: 907 5830
Type of vehicle: private car

Witness: (2) Mary Wilkins

2587 Southern Drive, L.A.
Tel: 907-5830
Second Driver: Tom Crouch
3436 Lakeland Way, L.A.
Tel: 907-6744

Type of vehicle: (3) truck

Injuries: (4) Mike Wilkins broke his leg.
Description of accident: (5) The truck was traveling along Route
6. It crossed over to the wrong side of the road and crashed into
an oncoming vehicle.

d. Exchange reports with a partner. Do you agree with each other’s answers?
e. Imagine you are the police officer who interviewed Mary after the accident. Which of the
following questions do you think the police officer asked her in order to complete the
report? Add three more questions of your own.

x 1. What is your name and address?

x 2. Was anyone hurt?
3. Can I take you to the hospital?
x 4. Where did the accident take place?
x 5. Can you tell me how the accident happened?
6. Were you scared?

7. Who was driving the car, you or Mike Wilkins?

8. In which direction were you traveling?
9. What were the weather conditions like?

f. Write the conversation between Mary and the police officer.

Police officer: What is your name and address?

Mary: Mary Wilkins, 2587 Southern Drive, LA.

Police officer: Where did the accident take place?

Mary: On the bridge on Route 6.

Police officer: Can you tell me how the accident happened?

Mary: We were driving over the bridge when a truck came speeding towards us. It

crossed over on to our side of the road. We couldn’t do anything to prevent the accident.

Police officer: Yes, bridges are dangerous places.

g. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

Marge Has a Baby
a. Do you remember the story about Marge? Her baby was born in an ambulance on the way
to the hospital. Read the report of her experience as it was written in the local newspaper.
Complete the report with the names of the people involved.

Alex Winters (Marge’s husband) • Thomas Brown (the driver of the ambulance)
Marge Winters • Jonas Matthews (a medical student doing ambulance service)

SPECIAL DELIVERY IN AMBULANCE

(1) Alex Winters

“At least we had a car phone and

my husband could call an ambulance for help”,
added (2) Marge Winters .

“I knew that the baby was on its way," said

(3) Thomas Brown , “so
I tried to get to the hospital as quickly as
possible. However , there wasn’t enough
time."

“I have never delivered a baby before,"

Yesterday, a very special delivery took place
in an ambulance. Jonas Matthews, a medical
student, doing ambulance service, delivered
his first baby. “My wife was due to have her
baby any time, but when we went for a ride
through the park, I wasn’t prepared for the
fact that the car might run out of gas," said
admitted (4) Jonas Matthews ,
who was on ambulance duty, “but I’m very
pleased that my first delivery was in an
ambulance!”
After the baby was born, the ambulance
arrived at the hospital, where doctors checked
the mother and baby, who are doing well.
b. After taking Marge to the hospital, the ambulance was called to the scene of a road
accident. Match the sentences in the ambulance report to the pictures below.

B 1. On arriving at the scene of the

c accident at 7:55 a.m., we saw that
both a motorcycle and a car were
involved.
B
D 2. The first thing we did was to c
check the two drivers.
E 3. We put the motorcyclist into
the ambulance and got ready
to take him to the emergency C
room.
A 4. Before we drove to the hospital,
we called for a second ambulance
to take the driver of the car to
the emergency room. D E

C 5. We arrived at the emergency

room at 8:25 a.m.

c. Write a short newspaper report of the accident as shown in activity b. Give your report a
headline and include quotations from the people involved.

(headline)
Yesterday there was a serious accident on .
“ ,” said Fred Smith, the ambulance driver who
was called to the accident.
The accident happened because .
“ ,” said Jim Cook, the motorcyclist
who was injured. Both drivers were taken to .
“ ,” said the doctor who treated them.

d. Exchange your report with a partner. Read your report to the class.
I Have to Go
a. Read what some people say about different obligations. Match what each person says to
the appropriate picture below. Then write what the other person in the picture says in
reply.

D 1. “I’m supposed to be on duty at the police station in an hour.”

B 2. “You’re supposed to signal when you turn left.”
C 3. “Where’s the ambulance? It’s supposed to be here by now.”
E 4. “Slow down! You’re not supposed to go over the speed limit!”
A 5. “I thought you were supposed to fill up with gas on the way home from work.”

A
. You’d better hurry. You might be late.

B C
. I know, but it’s hard to think of Don’t worry. It’s on its way. Tell
everything at the same time. the baby to wait

D E
. OK, as soon as I’ve passed you. I was in such a rush to get home to you
that I forgot to fill up.
b. Compare your answers with a partner.
Clauses: Noun and Adverbial Clauses
a. Put the word in the following sentences in the correct order.

1. how / accident / the / me / can / tell / happened / you /

Can you tell me how the accident happened? ?
2. driving / who / see / you / did / was / car / the / other /
Did you see who was driving the other car? ?
3. do / any / why / you / speeding / have / was / idea / he /
Do you have any idea why he was speeding? ?
4. you / morning / remember / your / house / when / left / you / do / this /
Do you remember when you left your house this morning? ?
5. corner / know / the / signaled / turned / he / before / you / do / if / he /
Do you know if he signaled before he turned the corner? ?
6. wonder / whether / services / the / informed / been / have / emergency / I /
I wonder whether the emergency services have been informed. .

b. Complete the sentences with the words below and match them to the sentences from
activity a.

because • if • that • when • who • how

1. I have no idea how the accident happened.

2. I think the accident happened because the truck moved to the other

side of the road.

3. I don’t know if anyone has called an ambulance, but I know that

the police are on their way.

4. I expect that he was in a hurry to get home.

5. I didn’t see who was driving the car. It all happened so fast.

6. I don’t really remember when I left home this morning.

 c. Complete the sentences.

1. I was driving over the new bridge when I noticed the stunning architecture and the river flowing
beneath. .

2. As soon as I saw the motorcycle coming towards me, I instinctively slowed down and gave it plenty of
space to pass safely. .

3. I waited at the scene of the accident until the tow truck arrived to clear the wreckage from the road.
.

4. While the police officer was taking notes, I provided a detailed account of the events leading up to the
incident. .

5. The driver was traveling over the speed limit because he was running late for an important business
meeting. .

6. The police officer called an ambulance so that the injured pedestrian could receive immediate medical
attention. .

7. The paramedic decided to take the driver to the hospital although the injuries appeared minor, as a
precautionary measure. .

8. I’ll only buy you a bicycle if if you promise to wear a helmet and follow all safety rules while riding. .

d. Imagine you are a witness at the scene of the car accident shown in the picture below.
Write a dialogue between yourself and the police officer who is called to the scene. Use the
words and phrases from activities a., b. and c. to help you.

Police officer: Good afternoon, sir. I'm Officer Rodriguez. I understand you witnessed

the accident. Could you please provide me with your account of what happened?

Witness: Hello, Officer Rodriguez. Yes, I saw the whole thing. I was driving over the

new bridge when the accident occurred. The blue car was traveling over the speed limit,

and I believe that's what caused the collision.

Police officer: Thank you for that information. Could you describe the sequence of

events leading up to the accident?

Witness: While the police officer was taking notes, I noticed that the road was a
 bit slippery due to the recent rain. I'm not sure if that played a role, but it's worth

considering.

Police officer: hank you for pointing that out. Did you happen to notice if anyone was

injured?

Witness: Fortunately, the occupants of both vehicles seemed okay, but I decided

to wait at the scene of the accident until the tow truck arrived to clear the wreckage from

the road

e. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

 Intermediate 1 Unit 9

Banking

Introduction

a. Complete the dialogue with the correct words and phrases.

Customer: I’d like to open a basic (1) checking account .

Bank Clerk: Sure. That would be our Essentials account. And that comes with a free
(2) debit card .
Customer: Can I use the card to (3) withdraw money from the ATM?
Bank Clerk: Yes, and there’s no fee when you use our bank’s (4) cash dispensers
Customer: Does the account have a monthly (5) maintenance fee?
Bank Clerk: There is a $12 fee. But you can avoid it if you keep a balance of $1000
in your account.
Customer: How much money do I need to (6)deposit when I open the
account?
Bank Clerk: A minimum of $100.
b. The sentences in the chart below all include modals. Mark whether the sentences
express possibility, necessity, or advice.

Possibility Necessity Advice

1. I can deposit the money directly into your account. x

2. You must make at least two deposits a month. x

3. Do I have to pay with cash? x

x
4. I should do more banking online.

5. You can’t use a credit card or debit card. x

6. I need to find a bank with fewer fees. x

7. You ought to open a savings account. x

c. Complete the sentences below by choosing the correct modals.

1. You need /must/can to keep $200 in your account if you don’t want to pay a fee.

2. You can/should/have to withdraw money from any ATM in the country without a fee.
3. Ought to/Should/Have to we open a checking account and a savings account?
4. If you’d like, you should/can/must do direct deposit into your checking account.
5. If I decide to buy a car, I’ll have to/must to/able to take out a loan from the bank.

6. With my banking app, I‘m should/ able to/ought to deposit a check using my smartphone.
Seaview National Bank
a. Match the bank clerk’s responses to the customer’s statements or questions.

I would like my paycheck to go straight into my bank account. B

A

Banking hours are very inconvenient. D

Banker
With our Secure Savings account you can earn compound interest
OK, we’ll sign you up for direct deposit.
Your balance is $500.
Well, you can also do text or phone banking.
You should do Internet banking. All you need is a computer and an Internet
connection.

b. You are a bank clerk who has to explain banking terms to a customer. Define the
following terms.

1. Annual fee payment you make once a year

2. ATM cash dispenser

3. Compound interest It's the credit or interest produced by a person or an institution

4. Debit card It´s a financial instrument related to a bank account, which allows you to operate with the
entity through ATMs

c. You are a bank clerk and your partner is a customer. Tell him or her the benefits of
banking at your bank. Then, switch roles.
The Machine Ate My Bank Card!
a. Do you remember the video from the computer lesson? Max goes to the ATM machine
to take out money, then returns to the restaurant. Read the new dialogue between Max
and Thea, and answer the questions.

Max: You were right, Thea! This banking app is great.

Thea: So, you were able to do a card-less cash withdrawal?
Max: Yes. And here’s cash to pay for your food.
Thea: Thank you!
Max: Thank you—for telling me about banking apps. Did you know that my
app shows you where the nearest ATM is?
Thea: That’s great. I wonder if my bank’s app does that. Does your app let you
deposit checks?
Max: It sure does!

1. What does Max think of the banking app?

They are great

2. What does Max give Thea?

Cash to pay for her food

3. Max mentions two things his banking app does. What are they?
Shows where is the nearest ATM

do a card-less cash withdrawal

4. How would you describe Max’s mood during the conversation?

do a card-less cash withdrawal

b. Practice the conversation from activity a. with a partner.

Opening a Bank Account
a. Do you remember the dialogue from the computer lesson? Which of these sentences
would a bank clerk say and which would a customer say?

Bank Clerk Customer

1. This account has no ATM fees. X

2. Our Premiere savings account will earn you interest. X

X
3. I’d like to open a checking account.
4. Will you be able to keep a minimum balance of $500 in your X
account?
5. Can I deposit checks using my smartphone? X
6. I want an account with no monthly fee. X
X
7. Our Rewards Plus savings account has a high interest rate.

b. Write a new dialogue between a bank clerk and a customer. Use words and phrases from
activity a.
Bank Clerk: Hello. How can I help you?
Customer: I'd like to open a checking account with no monthly fee.
Bank Clerk: Our Rewards Plus savings account has a high interest rate.
Customer: like these idea.
Bank Clerk: Will you be able to keep a minimum balance of $500 in your account? It's
necessary.
Customer: Of course.

c. With a partner, take turns acting out your dialogues.

E-mails of Inquiry and Response
a. Another customer e-mails DBHI Capital. Read the e-mail and answer the question below.

From: Trey Nuno

To: DBHI Capital Bank Customer Service

Subject: Couple of Questions

Hi.
I am a DBHI customer. I have a Primary checking account and a Basic savings
account, and I have a couple of questions:

What happens if I make a purchase and there isn’t enough money in my checking
account to cover the purchase?

In addition, my checking account has a maintenance fee of $12 a month. I’m a

22-year-old college student, and that’s a high fee for me. (And I won’t be able to
keep a $500 minimum balance in the account to avoid it.) Is there any way you can
lower the fee?

Thank you,
Trey Nuno

b. Correct the sentences according to what you read in the e-mail.

1. Trey Nuno is a wealthy businessman.

Trey Nuno is a college student

2. Trey wants to open a savings account.

Trey wants to solve a problem

3. Trey has to pay a monthly maintenance fee of $500.

They has to pay a monthly maintenance fee of $12

4. Trey is interested in working for DBH bank.

Trey is interested in solving his problems
c. The bank e-mails Trey back. Read the email. Then answer the questions that follow.

From: DBHI Customer Service

To: Trey Nuno

Subject: Couple of Questions

Dear Trey,

First of all, you should sign up for overdraft protection. With overdraft
protection, if you don’t have enough money in your account, we’ll cover the
purchase. Then, we’ll take the money you owe out of your savings account. Our
overdraft protection is free. You only have to pay a fee when you use it.

Secondly, since you’re a student under 23 years old, we can drop the monthly
maintenance fee, and you’ll be able to bank for free!

Give us a call for more information. 1-800-555-6555.

Best regards,
The DBHI Capital Bank Customer Service Team

1. What is an overdraft?
It is a situation in which the savings account has a balance less than zero

2. How can Trey Nuno avoid an overdraft?

Sign up for overdraft protection

3. Why doesn’t Trey Nuno have to pay a monthly maintenance fee?

Because he is a student
Banking Trends
a. Below is an advertisement for a mobile banking app. Read the advertisement and do the
activities that follow.

1. The advertisement mentions two methods of improved security. What are they?
Touch ID

2. What are four things that you can do with this app?
Send money to friends

Deposit checks

See account statements

Make payments at stores

b. Underline all the modals used in the advertisement from activity a.

 Intermediate 1 Unit 10

Gadgets

Introduction
a. Circle the correct words to complete the following dialogues.

Customer: This looks like an interesting (1) gadget/programmer/hackathon. What does

it do?
Salesperson: It’s a smartphone cover and (2) app/charger/trend in one. When you’re
running out of battery, you press a button on the case, and it recharges your
(3) smartphone/storage/app_

Karen: Do you want to enter the company’s 48-hour digital (4) device/hackathon/tablet?
Jack: It sounds like fun, but I’m a designer, not (5) a trend/laptop/programmer.
I know. But we need someone to make our (6) storage/digital camera/app look
really nice.
b. The sentences below are in the future tense. What future meaning is each one trying to
express? Match the meanings to the sentences.

Sentences
1. We’re going to sell a gadget that turns regular bikes into electric bikes. B
2. This gadget will make chopping vegetables fun. C
3. I’m going to take a class on creating apps. A
4. The bus to the gadget fair will be leaving each morning at 7:00. C
5. This fitness tracker will keep track of how many steps you take each day. A
6. I’ll be using my tablet in the mornings, but you can use it in the afternoons. B

Plans we have made and actions that are about to happen very soon.

Events we are sure will happen, or predict will happen, in the future

b. Read the sentences below and circle the correct future tense.

Future Future Going to

simple progressive future
X
1. Barry will be giving the gadget demonstrations
this week.

2. They are going to fix my laptop. X

X
3. We will call you when your smartphone is ready.

4. Everyone will want to download this app! X

All About Apps
a. Do you remember the apps recommended in the computer lesson? Below are some
descriptions of different apps. Match the comments on the apps to the correct
descriptions. There are more comments than you need.

1. Paperless World – Are you sick of all those papers lying around the house? Move them
out of your life and into your computer, using this top-rated scanning app. Paperless
World lets you scan business cards, receipts, documents, and more, quickly and easily
D.
Direct Your Life – You take pictures and videos of people and events in your life. But
then what? Direct Your Life lets you weave those photos and videos together, into a
professional-looking video clip. No editing experience needed! B
Pass It On Over– Looking for a quick way to send large files over e-mail? With Pass It
On Over, you write an e-mail, attach a file, and the recipient receives a link to the file,
which they can view or download. It’s not the only app like it, but it’s the fastest! A
Best Route – When you’re in a new city or new part of town, Best Route will be your
best friend. This app will let you know the quickest way to get to where you want to
go. Whether by foot, car, or public transportation, Best Route will get you there in the
easiest (and quickest) way possible. C

User Comments
a. This app saved my life when I was in Rome. It showed me how to get from place to
place most efficiently.
b. Finally, an app that lets you share large files with others easily and quickly!
c. I hate clutter, yet papers kept piling up and taking over my space. Then I found this app,
and it has literally changed my life. I recommend it for everyone trying to live a clutter-
free life!
d. All my friends are impressed by my movie making skills. After every event I make a
movie using videos and pictures that I took on my phone. Then I share it with friends.
But I have a secret. The real movie maker is this app!
b. Complete the table with the correct linking words

Addition s although , afterwards

Contrast also , in addition

Sequence instead , next

c. Read the paragraph below and answer the questions that follow.

App Carpenter

Do you want your handheld device to do an annoying or tedious task, but you can’t
find an app that’ll do it? No problem. App Carpenter will create the app for you, and
customize it to fit your needs. We’ll take care of everything from programming to creating
a user-friendly design. We’ll create an attractive logo or icon, too. We’ll also make sure
your app works on all handheld devices. Finally, we’ll submit your app to an online store,
so it can be part of the huge app marketplace.

1. Which linking word in the text is used to express addition? Do you want your handheld device

2. Which linking word in the text is used to express contrast? No problem

3. Which linking word in the text is used to express sequence? We fill create an attractive

b. Write an e-mail to the App Carpenter team asking for more information about their
product. Ask about the following:

• How much does the app cost?

• How long does it take to complete an app?
• How long has App Carpenter been in business?
Student Hackathon
a. Do you remember the video about the student hackathon? Here is an interview with the
team that came in second place. Read the interview and answer the questions.

Interviewer: Congratulations on coming in second place. Can you tell us about your app?
Anna: Sure. Our app is called Find Out More. It helps you find out information about
products you see in the store. It gives you product reviews, and shows you
where you can buy the product for the lowest price.
Markos: All you do is take a product off the shelf and scan the barcode with the app.
Within seconds, you have the information you want.
Interviewer: This app sounds great for consumers.
Anna: It is. Recently, I was shopping for a fitness tracker. There were so many
different kinds in the store, I wasn’t sure which to get. I used my phone to
look up reviews online, but the process was slow and tedious. That’s how I
came up with the idea for the app.
Markos: In addition, you can scan the barcodes on food products to get nutritional
information.
Interviewer: Let me know when your app is on the market. I’ll definitely download it!

b. Complete the table based on what you learned from the interview.

Not
True False mentioned
in interview
x
1. The app won first place in the hackathon.
x
2. The app is good for consumers.
x
3. Markos had the idea for the app.

4. The app has a scanner.

x
5. The app can tell you how nutritious a food is.
x
x
6. The app is not expensive

7. The app is already on the market.

x

c. Write a short paragraph explaining why you would or wouldn’t use the Find Out More app.

d. Exchange paragraphs with a partner. Do you agree with each other?

Choosing a Device
a. Do you remember the conversation from the computer lesson? Here’s a conversation
between a different sales clerk and customer. Read the conversation and answer the
questions that follow.

Customer: I’m going to start making my own fruit and vegetable juices. So I’m looking
for a juicer that’ll be easy to use, but will also work well. Do you have any
suggestions?
Sales Clerk: I recommend the DYV juicer. It works very well and is simple to use. It’s also
very quiet.
Customer: Is it easy to clean? If it’s hard to clean, I’m also not going to want to use it
often.
Sales Clerk: Yes, the DYV is very easy to clean.
Customer: Great. I’ll take it.
Sales Clerk: Actually, all our juicers will be going on sale next Monday.
Customer: Ok, I’ll be back on Monday!

1. What kind of gadget are the sales clerk and customer discussing?
I film going to start making my own fruit and vegetable juices

2. What is NOT mentioned as a feature of the DYV?

It works well.
It’s simple to use.

x It’s easy to clean.

It’s inexpensive.
It’s quiet.

3. Why will the customer come back on Monday?

I recommend the DYV juicer. It works very well and is simple to use. It fils also very quiet
Tech-Trend Gadget Expo
a. Do you remember the ad for the Tech-Trend Gadget Expo? Below is an interview with
the buyer of a gadget store, who is attending the expo. Read the interview and answer
the questions.

Reporter: What do you think of the Tech-Trend Gadget Expo?

Buyer: It’s THE place to be to keep up with the latest trends in the gadget world. It’s
also fun! There are so many cool and interesting gadgets.

Reporter: What have you seen so far?

Buyer: I’ve seen some great smart objects. There’s a suitcase that lets you know how
much it weighs. And if it gets lost, you can track it with your smartphone. I’ve
also seen new kinds of wearable technology. A jacket with sensors lets you
communicate with your smartphone. You tap or swipe on the sleeve of the
jacket to play music, use the GPS, or make and answer calls.

Reporter: What are you going to look at next?

Buyer: I’m going to see the 3-D printers. I can’t wait to see what kind of objects they’re
printing today.

1. What is smart about the suitcase the buyer mentions? Give two reasons.
a. It is THE place to be to keep up with the latest trends in the gadget world
b. It is also fun! There are so many cool and interesting gadgets

2. The buyer mentions three types of wearable technology. What are they?
a. A jacket with sensors
b. jacket to play music
c. going to see the 3-D printers
Technology Podcast
a. Do you remember the podcast on The Internet of Things? Read the following article and
answer the questions.

Picture a world where everyday objects are “smart”-from your couch to your coffee
maker to your home. There are smart roads and smart streetlights, which work
together to create a smart city. This world of smart everything is what people refer to
as “the Internet of things,” or IoT.

Objects and devices are smart when they use software and electronics, such as
sensors, to communicate with the Internet, continuously sending and receiving
information.

We’re already on our way to IoT, with many smart devices in existence and in the
works. From a T-shirt that acts as a fitness tracker, measuring your heart rate and blood
pressure, to smart parking spaces that let drivers know when a parking space is empty.
IoT, here we come!

1. What kind of inventions help make a city smart? Give examples from the article.
Picture a world where everyday objects are ¡smart¡–-from your couch to your coffee

2. The fitness tracker T-shirt is also an example of what?

This world of smart everything is what people refer toas

3. In what way can a home be smart? Think of your own example.

We are already on our way to IoT, with many smart devices in existence

b. If you were going to invent a smart object, what would it be? Describe your smart
object, and explain what tasks it would do.

c. Share your smart object description with a partner.

APPENDIX
Lesson Texts
 Unit 1

Sports
Duke: Welcome to “Local Athletes." Today’s guest is Joe Norse, a secondary school student
who has helped his football team win the city championship for the last three years.
I myself have seen Joe play, and let me tell you, he has really mastered the game of
football. Joe, your school, Jefferson High, has been attended by some of the greatest
football players ever. Hank “The Tank” Perry and Dick Verall both graduated from
Jefferson. How does it feel to be playing on the same field as those great players?
Joe: Well, Duke, it motivates me, for sure. Our school has always had a great history of
producing famous athletes.
Duke: Your coach, Fraser Washington, always says: “A team that is motivated is a team that
wins." Do you agree?
Joe: Yes, I do. It’s a fact that even a team with lots of great players can lose if there is no
motivation to win.
Duke: Joe, I understand you’ve already been invited to visit several colleges that are interested
in you. Have you accepted any offers yet?
Joe: No, not yet, Duke. Right now I’m thinking mostly about passing my exams and getting
my diploma.
Duke: Well, you’ve made an intelligent decision. Good luck, Joe.
Joe: Thanks, Duke.

College For Kids?

By Henry Nelson

Pre-school education is changing. Once, elementary school was the place to learn 1-2-3 and
A-B-C. But today, highly motivated parents have begun teaching these basics to their children
before they start school. Kindergarten has now become a mini-college, where geography,
history, and even mathematics are taught. Small children are even given homework assignments.

Professor David Shift, who is the Director of Early Childhood Education at the University of
Highville, says, “We must simply accept the fact that children today know more than children
did years ago."

Eleanor Idle, of the New School Institute, doesn’t agree. “Children need to be children. They learn
as they play. They don’t need formal education this early. It just isn’t normal. Soon they’ll be given
entrance exams for kindergarten. Very young children shouldn’t spend their time worrying about
grades and diplomas!"

Dr. Idle believes that if there is already so much competition in kindergarten, there is no limit
to how much there will be in high school. “We don’t need to make it any harder on students
than it already is,” she says. “After all, there were still many college graduates when playing was
all children did in kindergarten."

Many people who agree with Idle say that early childhood programs should offer subjects
that children enjoy and do well in naturally, like art, music, science, and gym. After all, learning
should be child’s play.

Math Test
- How did you do on that math test yesterday?
- That was the hardest test I’ve ever taken.
- Yeah. I wonder if Mr. Pascal has graded them yet.
- I’m sure he has.
- How can you be so sure?
- I saw him this morning, and he wasn’t happy at all.

Present Perfect: Statements Q and A

- Here we are at the Indy 500 with Mike Rhodes. Mike, have you ever driven in an Indy race?
- No, I haven’t. But I’ve been a race driver in Europe for ten years.
- Well, good luck to you!
Education 2

Word Definition Example Sentence

work that one person (usually a

Mel, did you finish your history
assignment, n. teacher) gives another person
assignment?
to do

You get a degree after you finish

studying a required amount I want to go to university to get
degree, n.
at a college, university, or a degree.
professional course.

a piece of paper that shows

that someone has received a Let’s hang my college diploma
diploma, n.
qualification, usually from a on the wall.
school or university

I was in Glen Park Elementary

elementary a school for young children,
School from first through sixth
school, n. usually from grades one to six
grade.

a test you take to get into a You must pass an entrance

entrance exam, n.
school or university exam to get into this school.

learning that happens in a

My formal education ended with
formal education, n. traditional, structured school
high school.
classroom

the mark you get on a test or in If you don’t study, you won’t get
grade, n.
a course a good grade.

a person who has completed I’m a high school graduate,

graduate, n. his or her high school or and will be starting college in
college education September.

homework, n.
work a teacher gives learners Timmy, you can play after you
to do at home finish your English homework.
Word Definition Example Sentence

Next year when you are

school for children the year
kindergarten, n. five years old, you’ll start
before they start first grade
kindergarten.

school for very young children, My youngest child is in

preschool, n.
before kindergarten preschool.

an ability or skill that enables What qualifications do you need

qualification, n.
someone to do something to get into this school?
 Unit 2
Away From Home

How do you like it here?

Justin: Let me help you with that.
Yavor: Oh thanks.
Justin: So where are you from?
Yavor: I’m from Bulgaria.
Justin: Ahh. What brought you to the States?
Yavor: I was working in the European office. I had been there five years, so I asked for
a transfer and here I am.
Justin: Sounds like a great opportunity. What kind of work are you doing here?
Yavor: For now I’m still in training. But in a couple of weeks I’ll be joining the finance
department.
Justin: How do you like living here so far?
Yavor: It’s great. Everyone is so friendly. People call each other by their first names.
Where I come from things are much more formal.
Justin: That’s interesting. I never thought of it like that.
Coworker: Hey Justin! How’s it going?
Justin: Great!
Yavor: See what I mean.

Study Exchange
by Pat Miller

Craighouse School in Glasgow has been sending children overseas to France on an exchange
program since 1971. The students’ French improves a lot, and when they come back they usually
no longer need a French tutor to help them outside of school. The children who take part in the
exchange program have to be over the age of thirteen.
Mrs. Bankes, whose daughter is participating in this year’s exchange group, says, “I think it’s a
wonderful opportunity for Kim. Although she has only been away for a month, I have already
started to miss her. I’ve been making long-distance calls to Paris about once a week since she
left.”

Anyone who has seen Kim in Paris knows that she hasn’t been missing anyone. Kim is very happy
with the program. She says that her French has really improved, and hearing her French accent,
it was easy to believe her.

“I haven’t been homesick even once,” Kim says. “I have made several new friends and I have a
great roommate, Chantal, who I will keep in touch with when I leave. I don’t even feel like going
home at all.”

The exchange program also helps these young people meet again after the program has ended,
and friends like Chantal and Kim will probably meet at Kim’s home in Scotland next year. Of
course, that’s if Kim hasn’t already decided to stay in France and become a French citizen!

Parents who are interested in sending their children abroad on this program should contact the
Craighouse School in Pollock, Glasgow.

Enjoying Your Stay

- Well, Akiko, are you enjoying your stay in the U.S.?
- Oh, yes. Very much.
- How long have you been here?
- Only about two weeks, but I’ve already seen a lot.
- Have you started school yet?
- Not yet. School starts tomorrow. I’m really looking forward to it.

Present Perfect: Progressive

- Who’s that man? He has been standing there for an hour!
- I don’t know. I’ve been watching him, too. I think he’s strange.
Study Abroad

Word Definition Example Sentence

a way of saying words that

is usually the same among I can’t understand him because
accent, n.
people from the same place or of his accent.
region of the world

someone who travels to

another country to study at
exchange a school or university (and I’d like to live in another country
student, n. sometimes switches places as an exchange student.
with a student from that
country)

feeling sad because you are far Does being away from your
homesick, adj.
from your home family make you homesick?

between countries, relating

Mr. Jacobs manages a large
international, adj. to many countries around the
international company.
world

to keep a connection by phone, Please keep in touch when you

keep in touch, exp.
email, or by meeting are traveling.

to feel that you want to be with I like living at the university, but I
miss, v.
someone or something miss my home.

a chance to do something This job is a great career

opportunity, n.
positive that you can't always do opportunity.

on the other side of a sea or I like traveling overseas to new

overseas, adv.
ocean places.

someone you share an

roommate, n. I live with two roommates.
apartment or room with
Word Definition Example Sentence

a program where two learners

A study exchange program is a
study exchange from different countries trade
good way to study a language
program, n. places and study in each other’s
and visit another country.
countries

What will we learn on this study

study program, n. a set of classes
program?

I asked for a transfer to the

a move from one place to
transfer, n. central office, because it’s closer
another
to where I live.
 Unit 3
Celebrations

Call-In
Host: Welcome, listeners, to today’s “Call-in Line.” I’m your host, Doug, and on today’s
show I’d like to hear about your favorite celebration. Good morning, caller number
one. You’re on the air.
Stella: Hi, Doug! This is Stella. My favorite celebration has always been Independence Day.
Last year we had a fireworks display and our annual bake sale. I baked old-
fashioned apple pie.
Host: I can almost taste that apple pie. Thank you, Stella. Now we go to Gertrude, who’s
been waiting on the line.
Gertrude: Hello. This might sound unusual, but in England, where I was born, there is a Bank
Holiday festival. It has always been a tradition to celebrate it with a fair in a park.
There is usually a parade as well.
Host: That sounds very English, Gertrude. Now, are there any men out there celebrating
anything?
Mike: Hi, Doug. My name is Mike, and my favorite celebration is Thanksgiving. I am a
descendant of one of the first Englishmen who came to America. I was born here,
and I consider it an honor to be an American.
Host: Well, it’s been an honor for us to have you on our program, Mike! And now, our last
caller is...
Penelope: Penelope. My favorite celebration was my 97th birthday. My whole family gathered for
the event.
Host: Penelope, your favorite celebration really is unique. Well, that’s all we have time for
today. Have a spectacular day, listeners, and let’s keep talking to each other.

The First Thanksgiving

Andrew and Kenji were sitting outside Kenji's house with nothing to do. Suddenly Andrew stood
up. "Let's go inside and watch the Thanksgiving Day Parade on TV," he said.
"What's Thanksgiving Day?" asked Kenji.
"You don't know what Thanksgiving Day is!" Andrew asked, surprised. "It's a holiday that Americans
celebrate in honor of everything that this country offered to our ancestors. When the pilgrims first
came to America 400 years ago, they worked hard building houses, planting, and fishing. They
were helped by the American Indians, who taught them how to grow all kinds of new vegetables,
such as corn and yams, or sweet potatoes. By harvest time, there was lots of food to eat and the
future looked full of opportunity. Our ancestors made a feast to show their appreciation. So now,
every year we celebrate Thanksgiving Day."
"What do you do on Thanksgiving?" asked Kenji.
"Well, it's traditional to eat a big meal together. We eat food that symbolizes the new food our
ancestors ate. At our house we usually eat turkey with sweet potatoes and corn bread. And we
have pumpkin pie for dessert." said Andrew.
"I've never had sweet potatoes or pumpkin pie. They sound interesting," Kenji said. "But what's
the parade you want to see?"
"Oh, it's an annual event. Every Thanksgiving, a giant parade is organized by one of the most
famous department stores in New York," Andrew explained. "There are big balloons, called 'floats,'
in the shape of famous cartoon characters. At the end of the parade, children can even see Santa
Claus, who's visiting from the North Pole. Santa Claus is invited to remind children and parents that
Christmas is not far away. Well, now that I've told you all about Thanksgiving, do you want to come
to my house for dinner and watch the parade?" asked Andrew.
"Sure," said Kenji. " I'd love to."

Sorry I’m Late

- Oh, I’m sorry I’m late.
- Oh, that’s all right.
- But I promised to be on time today.
- Really. It doesn’t matter. I’ve been having a good time.
- Oh? What have you been doing?
- Just talking with Mark.

Passive Voice: With or Without Agent

- That was a terrible storm last night, wasn’t it?
- Yes. This tree was hit by lightning, but fortunately my house wasn’t damaged.
Celebrations

Word Definition Example Sentence

We have an annual celebration

annual, adj. happening once every year
every January.

to do special things for an Do you celebrate this holiday in

celebrate, v.
event or a holiday Canada?

a Christian holiday that

Christmas, n. celebrates the birth of Jesus Will it snow this Christmas?
Christ

something important that

I’m planning an event at our
event, n. happens for a period of time, a
school.
sports competition

an outdoor event where many

fair, n. people gather to play games, I’m taking the children to the fair.
compete, and go on rides

colorful explosions in the sky

Look at the fireworks display up
fireworks display, n. used for entertainment at
in the sky!
special events

My friends gathered together to

gather, v. to come together, to meet
celebrate my birthday.

showing respect for someone This prize is given in honor of

in honor of, exp.
or something Matthew Phillips.

an event where many people

Let’s go to State Street to watch
parade, n. walk or ride down a street to
the parade.
celebrate

to be a symbol - something
The Statue of Liberty, in New
symbolize, v. that reminds us of something
York City, symbolizes freedom.
else
Word Definition Example Sentence

a holiday celebrated in the Thanksgiving is a North

Thanksgiving, n.
United States and Canada American holiday.

activity that is done the same It is a tradition in our family to

tradition, n.
way for many years serve duck for Christmas.
 Bad Weather

Weather
Announcer: And here’s Will Tide with the weather report.
Will: Good morning, listeners. Wrap yourselves up warmly today, because the weather
will continue to be cold and frosty with a chance of fog in low areas. According
to national weather reports, the storm which was expected later today is traveling at
fifty miles an hour, and should reach this area around midnight tonight. Strong winds
and heavy rains are expected, along with thunder and lightning. There is a chance
of flooding, and light ships have been warned of the danger. Temperatures will be
below average for this time of year, with an expected low of forty degrees Fahrenheit.

Tomorrow will be cool and dry, with cloudy skies and normal temperatures.
Tomorrow evening temperatures will continue to go up, and bright sunshine and
above - average temperatures are expected for the weekend.
Well, I’m sure we’ll all be glad to have a break from the rain.

That’s all from the weather room. So for now, stay warm and keep dry.

Weather Warning
This is a warning from the National Weather Department. Although we have been having
a lot of warm sunshine recently, the weather is going to change very soon. According to our
weather reporter, a fall in temperature to below five degrees Fahrenheit is expected by
tomorrow morning. There will be freezing winds of up to sixty miles an hour as well as heavy
rains, which may cause flooding in the city and terrible damage. People should stay home and
look after themselves. Please make sure that your children and animals are kept inside.
Big Storm
- Look at those clouds!
- Oh, dear. I hope it doesn’t rain.
- Me, too. But it sure looks like a big storm is coming.
- Well, if it rains we can eat inside.
- What if it starts before the food is ready?
- Let’s just hope that it doesn’t.

Relative Clauses: Object Clauses

- Is this the kind of telephone that you wanted?
- No. The one which I was thinking of has a higher-quality camera.

Relative Clauses: Subject Clauses

- This is the bike that we found. Is it the one that you lost?
- Yes, it’s my bike. Where did you find it? Did you arrest the person who stole it?
- No, I’m sorry. We weren’t able to. People who steal bikes are very hard to catch.

Relative Clauses: With or Without Relative Pronouns

- There’s the new programmer they hired.
- The one in red? She’s the one they chose?
- Yes, why?
- They wanted someone who had a lot of experience. She looks so young!
Weather

Word Definition Example Sentence

bright sunshine, strong rays that come from the I need sunglasses in this bright
exp. sun and give a lot of light sunshine.

cloudy skies, exp. skies that are filled with clouds Cloudy skies usually means rain.

a large amount of water that

covers the ground and enters Families left their homes
flooding, n.
houses and buildings, usually because of the flooding.
from heavy rain

clouds that are very close to

fog, n. the ground and that make it I can’t see anything in this fog.
difficult to see

The weatherman said there

freezing winds, exp. very strong and cold winds
would be freezing winds today.

You better dress warmly,

covered with a thin layer of ice,
frosty, adj. because it is cold and frosty
because it is so cold outside
outside!

The heavy rains caused

heavy rains, exp. strong rain
flooding.

a flash of light in the sky during It rained last night, but there
lightning, n.
an electrical storm was no thunder and lightning.

very bad weather, with either

I'm staying inside because of
storm, n. heavy rain or snow and usually
the storm.
with strong winds

The strong winds knocked the

strong winds, n. very fast currents of air
tree down.
Word Definition Example Sentence

a short, loud sound in the sky There was very loud thunder in
thunder, n.
during an electrical storm our area during the storm.

information about the Make sure to listen to the

weather report, n. weather, often reported as weather report, so we'll know if
part of the news it's supposed to snow tomorrow.
 Unit 5
Arts And Entertainment

Music
DJ: Hello, listeners. This is Lex Benedict on WNOW. I hope you’re enjoying yourselves
this evening. We have some guests with us tonight that all you college students out
there should be interested in. They are the members of a hot new rock band called
“The Institute of Music," and they are all graduates of State University. Their first
concert was held last week at the University’s science auditorium, where they were
a great hit with the students. They say that attendance at the concert was higher
than at most lectures. Now, let’s hear the musicians introduce themselves.
Professor: OK. I’ll start... I’m Professor Barry Jameson, and I’m the lead singer of the band.
DJ: It’s very unusual to find a geography professor who is also in a rock band. Can you
tell us when you started being interested in music?
Professor: Well, I was given a guitar by my wife when I was accepted as a professor here at State
University. I’ve been playing ever since.
DJ: OK. Let’s take a break while we listen to your new song, “Examination Blues”... and
here it is...

The Garbage Man

by Philip Dubmor

Have you ever thought about the cigarette packs and food wrappers that people in your city throw
away? Harry Morgan has; he collects them. Have you heard of recycling? Well, Harry doesn’t just
recycle; he creates works of art from the things he collects.

Ever since Harry was a child, he has been interested in making models out of unusual things.
Over the years, he has used a variety of materials. “The good thing about garbage,” Harry’s been
heard to say, “is that there’s always plenty of it." Some of his earlier works were made from bicycle
parts, broken machines, and even old farm equipment. They have been made from every piece
of garbage that Harry could get his hands on. Harry’s latest collection, which is being exhibited at
the Plaza Art Gallery, is even more unusual. He has made sculptures which are built from
wastepaper only. One of these, which is called “Harmony,” is made of empty cigarette packs and
matchboxes. Another work, called “Love in the Morning,” has been made out of breakfast cereal
boxes and pieces of old newspaper.

This is hardly what one would call art. Or is it? Why not come and judge for yourself? Visit the
Plaza Art Gallery and explore the world of Harry’s art. Harry is quickly becoming the “Champion
of Garbage Art," and soon many people may find themselves joining the Harry Morgan fan club.

Picasso Exhibit
- Jenny, have you been to the Picasso exhibit at the Tate yet?
- No, I haven’t, but I’d like to see it.
- Well, how about going with me tomorrow?
- Sorry. I can’t. Tomorrow is my father’s birthday, and we’ve been planning a party for him for
weeks.

Passive Voice: Indirect Form

- Pamela! How’s the new job?
- Oh, I was offered the job, but I decided not to take it - not enough money for all that work.
Entertainment 3

Word Definition Example Sentence

Attendance at the baseball

number of people at a certain
attendance, n. game was very low because of
place, such as an event
the bad weather.

a group of people who make Your favorite band is having a

band, n.
music together concert on Saturday.

a group of similar things that

I have a collection of very old
collection, n. are put together, such as a
books.
collection of paintings

to make something that did not She creates art from pieces of
create, v.
exist before metal.

an object or group of objects

that are part of a public show,
Did you see the new Picasso
exhibit, n. which people can go and look
exhibit?
at (also used as a verb, meaning
“to put something on display”)

an event where objects are The art exhibition opened on

exhibition, n.
displayed to the public June 14th.

a group of people who like

Let’s start a fan club for the new
fan club, n. someone or something, often
band.
an actor, singer, or band

something, such as a song,

That song is on the radio all the
hit, n. movie, or play, that is very
time; it’s a real hit.
successful

the main, or head, singer in a Sheila is the lead singer in a rock

lead singer, n.
band band.
Word Definition Example Sentence

How many members are in your

member, n. a person who is part of a group
club?

a solid object someone makes

The artist made the sculpture
sculpture, n. as a piece of artwork, often out
out of clay and metal.
of clay, metal, or stone

work done by an artist,

such as paintings, drawings, The museum has many
work of art, exp.
and sculptures, also called beautiful works of art.
"artwork"
 Unit 6
At Work

The Job Interview

Bob: Hi Karen, Bob Johnson.
Karen: Nice to meet you.
Bob: Have a seat. So Karen, I’ve read over your application, and I see that you have some
experience in advertising. Is that right?
Karen: Yes, it is. Actually, I’ve worked for three ad agencies since I graduated from college.
Bob: And what positions did you have?
Karen: The first two were temporary intern positions both for about six months each.
Bob: And then you went to Kenyon Barnett?
Karen: Yes. For the past three years I’ve been working as a junior copywriter at Kenyon Barnett.
Bob: So, tell me about your work there.
Karen: I’ve gradually taken on more responsibility over the years. I now work directly with the
art director on different campaigns and I take part in planning meetings and reviews.
Bob: Can you tell me about a specific ad campaign you worked on?
Karen: Our most successful campaign was for The Candy Factory.
Bob: The Candy Factory? I’ve seen those ads on TV.
Karen: I was responsible for all the copy that appeared in the television, radio, and print ads.
Bob: You did a great job.
Karen: Thank you. We worked really hard on it.
Bob: So, Karen. Do you have any questions for me?
Karen: When do I start?
Overtime
Colleagues! Have you been working overtime a lot lately? Are you confused about the new
work contracts you are required to sign? Do you think you qualify for a raise or promotion?
Our firm’s bright new accountant can help you. If you keep track of your working hours
and expenses, she can help you save income tax, too! Make an appointment to see her
this week. She will look over the figures you bring her and spend time talking with you.
Remember: your future is safe with us!

French Tie
- What do you think of this tie?
- Hmm. Isn’t it a little too bright?
- I don’t think so. A lot of executives wear ties like these.
- What is it made of?
- One hundred percent silk. And it comes from France.
- OK. Let’s buy it.

Present Perfect: Contrast With Other Tenses

- Hey, weren’t you here yesterday?
- Oh yes, I’ve already seen this movie twice this month. I saw it last week and I saw it again
yesterday. I love it. I always see my favorite movies four or five times.
- I guess you do, ma’am.
Work 3
Word Definition Example Sentence

a company that tries to get

We need to hire an advertising
advertising people to buy things by
agency to think of ways to sell
agency, n. creating commercials on
our cars.
television, radio, and in print

a written request to be
application, n. accepted to something, usually I filled out a job application.
a job or school

a customer, someone who

I have a meeting with a client at
client, n. pays for a service from a
two o’clock.
company or professional

a legal agreement signed by at We just signed a contract to buy

contract, n.
least two people or companies the house.

what a person has learned to

Jen has experience working
experience, n. do from doing things in the
with advertising agencies.
past

Julia is an expert in the field of

field, n. area in which someone works
child psychology.

money a person pays to

the government that is a I make more money now, so I
income tax, n.
percentage of what he or she pay more income tax.
earns at a job

when people get together to

In the planning meeting, we
planning meeting, decide on what to do or how
discussed what each of our
exp. they will do something in the
tasks will be for the next month.
future

a job given to a worker that is

Rita’s a good worker and
promotion, n. at a higher level than the one
deserves a promotion.
he or she has been doing
Word Definition Example Sentence

a rise in the amount of money

raise, n. someone is receiving to do his I asked for a raise in my salary.
or her job, an increase in pay

a list of someone’s work and William is preparing his resume

resume, n.
educational experience so he can look for a job.

a job offered for a specific

temporary We can offer you a temporary
length of time, such as three
position, exp. position for the summer.
months
 Unit 7
Sending A Package

Family
Hello, Deirdre? Aren’t you home yet? This is your mother-in-law, calling from California. I haven't
heard from you in weeks. I’ve been doing some shopping and have sent you a parcel that
contains new clothes for the baby. I’ve sent it special delivery, so you should receive it by Friday.
The parcel is specially wrapped, so let the baby open it by himself. Let’s speak to one another
soon. Give a kiss to the baby for me. Bye.

Simple Steps to Sending a Package

The first step in sending a parcel is to find a box, a large envelope, or some strong paper in which
your parcel may be wrapped. Make sure that it is wrapped properly, or the post office will not
accept it.

Next, decide which kind of delivery is best, according to how urgently the package is needed.
Surface mail, which sends parcels by land and sea, is the cheapest, but also the slowest. Regular
airmail is faster, but may not be good for heavy packages. If you want your parcel to be delivered
by the next weekday, it should be sent express.

If you have a scale and stamps at home, you can simply call the post office or go online to find
out how much postage is needed. Then, if your parcel isn’t too big, all you have to do is place
your parcel in the nearest mailbox and with luck, it will be delivered on time. If, however, you
choose the express service or surface mail, you will have to take your package to the post office,
where it will be weighed and you will be told how much postage needs to be paid.
Airmail to Tokyo
- I’d like to send this package airmail to Tokyo.
- Sure. Let’s see. It weighs 14 pounds. That’s $40.
- Sorry. How much did you say?
- Forty dollars, ma’am.
- How long will it take to get there?
- It’ll be there in about ten days.

Passive Voice: Modals

- The application should be filled out in pen and must be signed. You will be called if Mr. Buildmore
wants to interview you. Next...
Postal Services

Word Definition Example Sentence

letters or packages that are I'm sending the package by

airmail, n.
delivered by airplane airmail.

a container, usually square or Put the books in a box, wrap it,

box, n.
rectangular and mail it.

a flat container, made of paper, Will these papers fit in an

envelope, n.
that holds letters envelope?

quickly, used to describe a mail

service that sends things quickly Send the letter express so it will
express, adv.
(also used as an adjective, as in get there faster.
“express mail”)

a box or other container with

Patrick is mailing a package to
package, n. something inside, that is given
his son at camp.
or mailed to someone, parcel

a box or other container with

How much does it cost to mail
parcel, n. something inside, that is given
this parcel?
or mailed to someone, package

a place to buy stamps and send A letter arrived from the post
post office, n.
or receive mail office.

the total amount it costs to How much postage will I need

postage, n.
send something in the mail to mail this parcel?

a way of sending a letter or

This arrived for you by special
special delivery, n. package more quickly by
delivery.
using a messenger

a small paper with a sticky

Put the stamps on the envelope
stamps, n. back that you put on an
and mail the letter.
envelope to pay for delivery
Word Definition Example Sentence

regular mail sent by land or Surface mail is less expensive

surface mail, n.
sea, not airmail than airmail.

covered in paper, or another The parcel is wrapped and ready

wrapped, v.
material to go.
 Emergency

Emergency
John, where are you? It’s Mary. I’ve been trying to call you all evening. Listen, John. There’s been
an accident. We were crossing that bridge on Route 6 when this big truck came speeding towards
us. It crossed over onto the wrong side of the road, and there was nowhere for us to go. It was
awful! I’ve never been so scared in my life. An ambulance was called and we were rushed to the
emergency room at Parker General Hospital. I’m OK, but Mike’s being kept in the hospital. Nothing
serious; he’s just hurt his leg. We’ve been waiting to find out whether it’s broken. Please call me
as soon as you get in. Bye.

Marge Has a Baby

“Alex, you’ve been waiting in the house with me for three days already. I can take care of myself.
If there’s an emergency, I’ll call you at work." Marge tried to calm her husband, who was very
worried about leaving her alone when she was so close to having their baby. “I’d rather go
somewhere nice today, perhaps for a walk in the park. It hasn’t been that cold outside. Don’t
worry," she said, as she was putting on her coat.

“Isn’t that dangerous, Marge?” asked Alex, still worried. But his wife was already going out the
door. “Why don’t I take you for a nice drive through the park? I know a very pretty route," Alex
said. Marge agreed, and they set out.

However, on the way to the park, Marge felt a pain in her stomach. “You’ve been very quiet these
past few minutes, dear. Is everything all right?”

Marge looked at Alex, her face white. “Quick! We must get to the hospital. The baby is coming.
Forget about asking for directions. I know the way. No! Take the road on the left.You didn’t signal
left!” she shouted at him.

“I hope that we get there in time," Alex said. “We must rush."

“You’ve just gone over the speed limit!” shouted Marge.

“And you’re having a baby!” Alex shouted back.

Suddenly, the car stopped.

Marge turned to Alex. “Why have you stopped?” she said. “Go on!”

“I can’t. We don’t have any more gas. I’ll have to call an ambulance from the cell phone.
You know, I knew a woman who had a baby in an ambulance.” “Really?” laughed Marge, in
between pains.

Soon, an ambulance came speeding towards them. The driver helped Marge into the
ambulance, and they rushed to the hospital. But Marge couldn't wait. The baby was born on
the way.

I Have to Go
- Oh, no! It’s three o’clock. I have to go.
- What? Why so early?
- I’m supposed to baby sit for my brother at four o’clock.
- Can’t you stay until at least four?
- No, really. I can’t. I’m supposed to be home at 3:30.
- Well, OK. See you later.

Clauses: Noun Clauses

- Do you know who that boy is?
- No, but he’s really cute. I wonder if he has a date.
- I’m sure he’s not alone.

Clauses: Adverbial Clauses

- Do you want to go in and look at that sweater?
- No, I can’t buy anything until I get paid.
- Why don’t you use your credit card?

Clauses: Review
- Do you know what time Karl is coming?
- Not exactly, but I know that he’s going to be late. He’s only coming after he finishes his
homework.
- Oh. Then he’s going to be very late.
Road Accidents

Word Definition Example Sentence

something sudden, usually

There was a traffic accident
accident, n. bad, that is unplanned, such
outside my house.
as cars hitting each other

a special car with a siren that

Quick! Can someone please
ambulance, n. takes people to hospitals
call an ambulance?
quickly

when the bone in the leg is in Paul fell, and now he has a
broken leg, exp.
two or more pieces broken leg.

likely to cause harm or some It’s dangerous to ride a bike in

dangerous, adj.
kind of injury the middle of the road.

a part of a hospital that

The ambulance came and took
emergency room, n. deals with people who need
Susie to the emergency room.
immediate medical help

to injure or damage in some Did you hurt your head when

hurt, v.
way you fell?

over the speed faster than is allowed on a You should never go over the
limit, exp. particular road speed limit.

Please go to the gas station

run out of gas, exp. to use up all the gas in the car
before you run out of gas.

to hurry, do something I rushed home so I wouldn’t be

rush, v.
quickly late for dinner.

something that could be

Dan was in a serious car
serious, adj. dangerous and/or make you
accident, but luckily, he’s fine.
worry
Word Definition Example Sentence

to use lights to show that you

Signal before you turn left or
signal, v. will turn left or right while
right.
driving

the side of the street (or lane) He was so tired; he almost

wrong side of the
where cars are coming from drove on the wrong side of the
road, exp.
the opposite direction road.
 Unit 9
Banking

Vocabulary

Word Definition Example Sentence

take money from someone

I paid back my sister the $20 I
borrow, v with the promise of paying
borrowed from her last week.
them back at a later date

I only have a five- dollar bill, so

money you use in the form of
cash, n I didn't have enough money to
bills or coins
pay in cash.

machine you use to take

You must insert your bank card
out money from your bank
cash dispenser, n into the cash dispenser in order
account (also known as ATM
to take out money.
– Automatic Teller Machine)

I have to make sure I have

a bank account from which
enough money in my checking
checking account, n you can take money out of at
account before I write the
any time
check.

I started my savings account

interest based on the original
with $2,000, but now with
compound interest, n amount of money and the
compound interest I have
interest it has already earned
$2,662 in the account.

a special plastic card you use

I didn't have enough money in
to pay for things that takes
debit card, n my wallet, so I used my debit
out money directly from your
card to pay for the groceries.
bank account
 Word Definition Example Sentence

put money into a bank I have to go to the bank to

deposit, v
account deposit a check.

money a bank lends to I took a loan out from the bank

loan, n
someone so I could buy a car.

There is a small monthly

money that you pay to a bank maintenance fee you have
maintenance fee, n
to manage your account to pay in order to have an
account at our bank.

amount of money a person

If the overdraft in my bank
can spent that is over the
overdraft, n account is more than $25, I
amount in his/her bank
need to pay a fee to the bank.
account

bank account where people We opened a savings account

savings account, n put money they want to save so that we'll be able to pay for
for the future college.

take money out of a bank Before I go shopping, I need to

withdraw money, exp
account withdraw some money.

Seaview National Bank

Personal Banking Business Banking Borrowing Investing Contact us

• Online and mobile banking

• Text and phone banking
• Debit card for checking accounts
• Direct deposit
• Compound interest on savings accounts

Online/mobile banking: Bank closed? No time to go to a branch? No problem. With online

and mobile banking, you'll be able to access your accounts anytime, anywhere.
Text and phone banking: You can check your balance, pay bills, and more, by texting on any
cell phone or calling on any touch-tone phone.

Debit card: With a Seaview National Bank's debit card, you'll have no bills to pay later. Make a
purchase, and the money is withdrawn automatically from your checking account. Seaview
debit cards can also be used as ATM cards, and have no annual fee.

Direct deposit: You can sit back and relax as your paycheck gets deposited directly into your
checking or savings account.

Compound interest: Let your savings grow quickly by earning compounded daily interest.
That's interest on your interest!

The Machine Ate My Bank Card!

Max: Sorry I'm late. You'll never guess what just happened.

Thea: What? What just happened?

Max: I stopped by the ATM to take some cash out and the machine swallowed my card!

Thea: Are you sure?

Max: Of course I'm sure. The machine ate my bank card! It won't give it back to me.

Thea: Oh, bad luck!

Max: Bad luck! This is a disaster. I'm flying to Boston tomorrow morning - I don't have any
cash, the ATM ate my card, and all the banks are closed.

Thea: You know you should really look into mobile banking. You can deposit your checks
electronically, and there's someone to help 24 hours a day. AND they have card-less
cash withdrawal. No more lost cards!

Max: Thank you for the information Thea. I'm really glad you are so excited about mobile
banking. But that doesn't help me. I need to speak to someone.

Thea: Take a look at your phone's app store. Maybe your bank has a mobile banking app
you can download.

Max: Yes! Yes, it does. Here it is - BSC mobile banking app. Card-less cash withdrawals -
No extra fees. Perfect. I'm downloading it right away! Now all I have to do is go back
to the ATM, enter the six-digit PIN the app sends me, and take out my money.
Thea: That's great! I'll pay for my coffee and then we can go.

Max: Ah there's no rush I'll just have something to drink then we can go.

Thea: No. Actually you should probably go right away.

Max: Why?

Thea: I left my wallet at home. I can't pay the bill.

Opening a Bank Account

Bank Clerk: Good afternoon. How can I help you?

Customer: I'd like to open a student checking account.

Bank Clerk: Then, I recommend our "College Right" checking account.

Customer: Does this account have a monthly maintenance fee?

Bank Clerk: Yes, there's a monthly fee of £5.

Customer: Do you have any checking plans which don't have a maintenance fee?

Bank Clerk: Yes, our Premium checking account doesn't have a monthly fee. But you do
need to keep a minimum balance in the account.

E-mails of Enquiry and Response

To: DBHI Capital Bank Customer Service

Subject: Questions about Primary Checking
From: Shannon Blake

Dear Customer Service Representative,

I just opened a DBHI Primary Checking Account online, with a deposit of $600, and would like
to clarify a couple of things.

First of all, does Primary Checking have a monthly maintenance fee? Secondly, I saw online
that Primary Checking customers can receive a free debit card. Is this true?
I'd also like to know what measures DBHI Capital takes to ensure that card users' information
remains secure.

Thanks, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Shannon Blake

To: Shannon Blake

Subject: Re: Questions about Primary Checking
From: DBHI Capital Bank Customer Service

Dear Shannon Blake,

Thank you for inquiring about our Primary Checking Account. We'd be happy to answer your
questions.

Regarding a monthly maintenance fee, Primary Checking has no fee, as long as you meet one
of the following requirements each month:
1. You have a minimum balance of $500 in your account
2. You make a deposit of at least $250 into your account
If you do not meet one of these two requirements, there will be a $12 maintenance fee for the
month.

Regarding the security of the Primary Checking debit card, you can relax knowing that all DBHI
Capital credit and debit cards use advanced chip technology. Our chips encrypt all personal
data, offering customers the highest degree of privacy protection.

If you have further questions, please e-mail again or contact our Customer Service Center at
1-800-555-6555.

Best regards,

The DBHI Capital Bank Customer Service Team

Banking Trends
Today's lecture is about trends in banking.

I'm going to talk about three major trends: mobile banking, improved security, and social media
The first trend is mobile banking- more and more people are using their smart phones to do
their banking. With mobile banking, you're able to do your banking from anywhere in the world.

There's even an app to deposit checks. All you have to do is sign into your account, take a
picture of the check with the camera on your device, and submit the image for deposit.
Other apps let you make mobile payments at stores. You save your credit or debit card
information on your mobile device. To pay, you just hold your phone under a special reader at
the checkout counter.

Another trend we're seeing is more secure payment systems. Newer identification methods
use biometrics. When you use biometrics your physical traits, such as your face, eyes and
fingerprints, are scanned into a computer. The information is then saved in a database. The
next time you go to your bank, you're scanned again. If your scan matches, you can access
your account! Biometrics makes life much harder for hackers and people who want to steal
your identity.

The third trend I'd like to talk about is the use of social media. Banks today are interacting
more and more with their customers on social media sites. Customers use their bank's social
media site to post questions or complaints. Banks are also using social media to find out more
about their customers' interests and banking needs.

Another combination of banking and social media is "peer-to-peer," or "p2p," money transfers.
There are apps that connect to social media sites, so you're able to send money directly to
your friends.

To review, the three banking trends we discussed today are: mobile banking, advanced
security methods, and use of social media. Keep an eye out for these trends and watch how
they shape the future of banking.
 Unit 10
Gadgets

Vocabulary

Word Definition Example Sentence

software program for

This cell phone app will really help
app, n smartphones and tablets
you learn English.
(short for "application")

small machine that gives My phone just died; do you have a

charger, n
another machine power charger?

camera that records pictures With my new digital camera, I can

digital camera, n
and video as a computer file save my pictures on the computer.

small computerized machine This small digital device can check

digital device, n
that does a certain job or task your blood pressure.

small, interesting, or unusual

At the show they had many cool
tool or machine that is
gadget, n gadgets and inventions, like a
useful, and often uses new
picture-taking drone.
technologies

I'm here at the Digi-Tech 24-Hour

event where people create
Student Hackathon, looking at all the
hackathon, n computer programs in a very
software and inventions students are
short amount of time
creating.

computer you can carry with Many people bring their laptops to
laptop, n
you the coffee shop to do work.
 Word Definition Example Sentence

someone who writes

The programmers are trying to get
programmer, n instructions for a computer to
the computer program to work.
tell it what to do

cell phone that is able to do

My new smartphone can do so
many things a computer can
smartphone, n many things; I barely need to use
do, such as connect to the
my computer!
Internet

a place to save and access My computer doesn't have enough

storage, n
your computer files storage for all my photos.

a flat, easy-to-carry computer

When I'm waiting for a bus or train, I
tablet, n that is smaller than a laptop
just watch movies on my tablet.
but larger than a cell phone

something that is very At the show, you'll see the latest

trend, n
popular and in style trends in computers and electronics.

Digital World Readers' Favorite Apps

Apps are programs that give you specific information or allow you to do different tasks on your
smartphone.
Apps make smartphones more user-friendly. Viewing websites on a phone is possible, but can
be tedious. Websites are hard to read on a small screen, and it's difficult to type a web address
in the small window. Web pages often load slowly on a phone and don't always work well.
That’s why many businesses have app versions of their websites. Apps are specially
programmed for handheld devices, so they load quickly and fit the screen. And to open them
you just click the icon; no need to type in an address.
We asked our readers to recommend their most useful apps and here's the list we came up with:
1. U Wing It - Want to take a vacation? First type in where you want to go. Then U Wing It will
tell you the cheapest times to fly to that destination.

2. Customize– Tired of your smartphone wallpaper or ringtone? Customize offers the largest
choice of wallpapers, alarms, and ringtones of any app we’ve ever seen. Users can also
share their own wallpaper designs on the app.
3. Culture Questing – Looking for cultural activities? This app will show you which cultural
events are taking place near you. You can search by topic, such as art, music, or theater.

4. Buy My Pic – With this app you can submit photos to a photo marketplace. Who knows?
Maybe your photo will be purchased for use in products, marketing, or advertising.

Student Hackathon
Interviewer: I'm here today at the Digi-tech 24-hour Student Hackathon. And with me is the
winning team of programmers from Stanleyville College. Congratulations you
guys! Luisa, can you tell us a little bit about your app?
Luisa: Sure! Clothes Matcher is an app for people with color blindness.
Interviewer: How does that work?
Luisa: People who are color-blind have a hard time telling the difference between
certain colors. They often can't tell if one item of clothing matches another.
Kenny: So we decided to create a mobile app to help them know which pieces of
clothing go together. All you need to do is take a selfie with your phone and the
app will let you know if you're good to go!
Interviewer: And what was it like taking part in this 24-hour hackathon?
Maria: It was incredibly hard work, but I really loved the challenge of tackling a project
that usually takes weeks or months to complete, and doing it in just 24 hours.
Interviewer: And what about the rest of the team?
Kenny: I knew we had a great idea, but I was worried we wouldn't be able to finish on
time.
Luisa: Yeah at the last minute we had some tricky bugs and problems with the code.
But in the end, it all worked out.
Interviewer: So what are your plans for the future? Do you think this could be the making of
a start-up?
Maria: Well our first plan is to go home and get some sleep!
Kenny: Yeah, absolutely! But after that we might start thinking of turning this into a
commercial product.
Interviewer: Well good luck in whatever you decide to do. And once again, congratulations!
Choosing a Device
Sales Clerk: Good afternoon. Is there anything I can help you with today?
Customer: I can't make up my mind whether to buy a tablet or a laptop.
Bank Clerk: There are pros and cons to each. What do you need it for?
Customer: I want to go online, check my e-mail, and watch some movies.
Bank Clerk: Then I think a tablet is the best option. They're cheaper, too!
Customer: Is there any difference in battery life?
Bank Clerk: Yes, that's another advantage; tablets have a much longer battery life.

Tech-Trend Gadget Expo

Tech-Trend Gadget Expo
Thursday, October 20th – Sunday, October 23rd at the Piedmont Convention Center
Seattle, Washington
8:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
• The biggest gadget show in the country!
• Learn about the latest trends in technology.

You'll see the latest and greatest in:

• Smartwatches and other wearable technology

• Cameras
• Computers
• Computer gaming
• Apps
• E-books
• Smartphones
• 3-D printers
...and more!

Visit the Interactive Zone, where you can try out new tech devices.
Drop by Thursday's flash sale (12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.), and buy gadgets at discounted prices!

Attend one of our many lectures, including:

• "The Future of Fashion: 3-D Printed Clothing"
Learn about the technology that lets you print out clothing you can wear.

• "The Internet of Things: When Everything We Own Will Be Smart"

We have smartphones and smartwatches. Soon our homes will be filled with smart objects.

• "The Future of Gadgets and Gizmos"

Find out what gadgets we'll be all using in the next 5-10 years.

The show will include demos, speakers, entertainment, food, and lots more!

TechNews Blog
Posted 4 hours ago by TechNews contributor: Enzo Rossi

I just got back from the annual Tech-Trend Gadget Expo. And it was as fun and exciting as
usual. There were gadgets galore! This year there was even a section for people to try out the
latest gadgets and tech devices. I got to fly a picture-taking drone!
But what was the main focus of this year's show? Smart objects. But I don't mean just new
and improved smartphones or smartwatches. I mean smart everything – smart TVs, smart cars,
and smart kitchen appliances. Almost any object I could think of was there, connected to the
Internet or smartphone, gathering and giving information.
There were many wearables that monitor health. Some were bands you wear around your
wrist that measure heart rate and blood pressure. Some wearables send health information
straight to your doctor. There was even a smart bed that uses 500 sensors to let you know
how well you sleep. It sends the results to your smartphone, tablet, or computer.
This trend, to connect objects to a computer device to make it smart, is called the Internet
of Things. I attended a lecture on the topic, and learned that soon, we’ll find the Internet of
Things in all areas of our lives. We'll have smart homes, smart offices, and smart cities. Then,
the Internet of Things will no longer be a trend. It'll just be a way of life.
The Internet of Things
Hannah: This is podcast #21 of More to Know. I'm Hannah Keaton. All you techies out
there may have heard of the "The Internet of Things." What is the Internet of
Things? Technology forecaster, Jules Wright, is here with us today to answer that
question. Welcome, Jules.

Jules: Thanks, Hannah. Pleasure to be here.

Hannah: Jules, tell us about the Internet of Things.

Jules: Well, you know how there are smartphones and smartwatches? The Internet of
Things (also known as IoT) refers to the idea of making all devices "smart" by
connecting them to the Internet. Everything from your clothes to your coffee
maker will be able to get and send information.
For instance, a bed that will help you get a more restful sleep by tracking your
sleep patterns. A device in a flowerpot will remind you to water you plant. Your
alarm clock will wake you up earlier if there's heavy traffic on the way to work.
A refrigerator will keep track of how much of an item you have, and order more
of it online before it runs out.

Hannah: That's very cool. And what will make these objects smart?

Jules: They'll have special electronics and software inside, plus a continuous
connection to the Internet. And they'll send and receive information using
sensors and other technologies.
But the ultimate idea behind IoT is that objects will communicate with each
other. They'll do this by collecting and exchanging information. When you're
driving home in the winter, for example, your car will tell the heating system in
your home to raise the temperature. So by the time you get home, it'll already be
nice and warm.
The Internet of Things.is expected to affect almost every part of our lives. Our
world will be one big information system.

Hannah: That sounds very exciting. However, it sounds almost too good to be true. There
must also be some drawbacks to IoT. We're going to take a short break for a
message from our sponsors. When we return, Jules will share with us some of
the possible disadvantages of the Internet of Things.