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an address bookan MP3 player

a bag.la POA

a cell phonea pen

an IDsunglasses

keysa wallet

1. 0\ PDA 2. _

-6. _ 7. _

3. _ 4. _

8. _ 9. _

B Complete the conversations with the expressions in the box.Then practice with a partner.

Have a nice day.That's OK.

How do you spell Chris?.lYes, it is.

Thanks.It's an MP3 player.You're welcome .

1. A Is this your pen?B yes, lt ls. Thank you,

2. A I'm really sorry!B _

3. A Here's your bag.B _

4. A Thanks.B _

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B Thanks. You too.6. A _

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7. A What's this?B _

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e What's in the man's bag? What's in the woman's bag?Check (.t) the correct column.

1. sunglasses

2. wallet

3. cell phone

4. address book

5. .MP3player

6. PDA

7. ID

D Listen to the phone conversation. Complete the message.

First nameLast nameTelephone number .!LO.LI .L.1-'3~'1.!...- _

E Listen for these sentences. Complete the responses.

1. Liz Oh, no! I'rn really sorry.Gio

2. Gio Oh, um, excuse me. I'm sorry. 1-1think that's my penoLiz Whoops! Sorry. _

3. Liz Well,have a nice day.Gio Youtoo.Liz Bye.Gio

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~-------~--------------------------------------~A Complete the conversation. Then practice with a partner.Kim The Daily News.Kim Davis. Good (1) _Gio Uh, hello. Is David Parker there?Kim No, I'm sorry. (2) not he re right now.

Can 1take a message?Gio OK.YesoKim All right. What's (3) name, please?Gio Giovanni Ferrari.Kim Um, how doyou (4) Giovanni?Gio G-I-0-V-A-N-N-I.Kim And what's your (5) name again, please?Gio Ferrari.Kim Is that F-E-R-R-A-R-I?Like the car?Gio Yes!Exactly.Kim And what's (6) phone number, please?Gio It's 011-39-338-555-5086.Kim 011-39-338-555-5086. OK.Got it.Gio PIease ask David to call me.Kim OK.No problem.Gio (7) . Good-bye.

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B Interview two classmates. Write their answers.

I Classmate 1 I Classmate 21. What's your first name?

2. What's your last name?

3. Where are you from?

4. What's your phone number?

e Make a list of the items you have in your bag today.Then compare with a partner.

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I Bye. Hi. How are you?A Complete the chart with the expressions in the box.

Thank you. ./Yes. I..Good, thanks.

More Formal I Less Formal1. 'les. Yeah.

2. He/lo.3. How are you doing?

4. Thanks.5. I'm tine, thank you.

6. Good-bye.

B Label the pictures with the words in the box.

I bedroom hallway kitchen living room I

1. 2. _ 3. 4. _

e Number the lines of the conversations in the correct order.Then practice with a partner.1. __ And this is my roommate, Tina.

__ Nice to meet you, Tina._1_ Hi. I'm Salvatore.~ Hi, Salvatore. I'm Susano__ Nice to meet yo u, Susano

2. __ No, you're noto__ How are you doing?

I'm OK. Am I late?__ I'm great, thanks. How about yo u?

3. It's under the TV.__ Oh, yeah. And the CDs?__ They're on the table.__ Where's the CD player?


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D Complete the conversations.Liz So where is David?Gio (1) _

Yoko Is he late?Gio Yes, (2) _

About ten hours late.Yoko Oh, no! (3) terrible.

Alex Hey, guys. What's going on?David Alex!Hi! Gio (4) _

This is Alex, rny roornrnate.Alex, (5) Gio.

Alex Hey, how are you doing?Gio (6) , thank you.

Alex Welcorne!Gio Thanks!

David Anyway, there's your desk, under thewindow. And there's your closet.

Cio Uh, (7) your shirt?David Oh, yeah. Thanks!

Cio Uh, (8) the bed?David It's right here.

Cio Oh.

E Where are these things in the room? Check ("f) true or falseoThen try to correct the false location words.

l\\ -PYO\\t- o-P1. The urnbrella is tm the books. DTrue III False

2. The shirt is on the table. DTrue DFalse

3. The wastebasket is under the desk. DTrue DFalse

4. The book is next to the chair. DTrue DFalse

5. The shoes are under the chair. DTrue DFalse

6. The backpack is on the desk. DTrue DFalse

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A What can you remember about each person? Work in pairs. Write downyour ideas. You can guess, too!

1. Hi.s \-\O\\Ao\ei.s Gi.o. He's DO\yi.J..'s .pyi.e\-\J... MO\y'Pe l-\els Ito\1i.O\\-\.2. _

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B Make a list of 8-10 things that are in your bedroom. Compare lists witha partner. How many things do you have in common?

e Ask and answer questions about the things in your bedroom.A Where are your magazines?B They're next to my bed.

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5. _ Andy 6. _

B Think of three relatives and friends. Write their names in the chart. Check (.1)the words that describe each persono Then tell a partner about them.

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3. Yoko'sbest friend isa. Nat

4. Nat is short fora. Natalie

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5. Yoko'sgrandparents live in __ .a. LosAngeles b. Iapan

6. is a student.a. Liz b. Gio

7. __ is Liz's favorite singer.a. Nora Iones b. Beyonc

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a. good-Iooking b. amazing c. strict d. fun 8. not famous

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I Where are they from? I Where are they now? I How old are they?1. Natalie Lo~~o~

2. Yoko's grandfather:grandparents grandmother:

3. Yoko's parents father: 50mother:

D How do David and Alex show interest in what Yoko says? Listen forthese sentences. Complete the responses.

1. Yoko Oh, that's my best friend, "Nat."David "Nat?" That's an name.---------------

2. Yoko She's from Sydney originally, but she lives in London now. She's a student.David ? Really? That's my city.

3. Yoko These are my parents. Those are my grandparents.Alex ? !They're a good-looking couple.

4. Yoko My parents live in Los Angeles. And my grandparents are in Iapan.Alex ? are they ?

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A Look at the pictures. Write what you remember about each persono

2. Yoko's parents _

3. Yoko's grandparents _

B Number the lines of the conversations in the correct order. Then practicewith a partner.

1. __ I'm fram New York originally, but 1live in Los Angeles now.I'm fram Seattle.

__ LA'san interesting city.... How about you?__ Really? What's it like?__ Really? My sister's in Seattle right now._1_ Where are you fram?

2. __ Alaska! Really? That's interesting._1_ Are these your parents?__ They're in Alaska.__ Where are they now?__ Yes, that's my mom and dad.

e Write down three relatives' names. Show them to a partner. Ask eachother questions about your relatives using the conversation below.

A Hey, who's this?B This is my _A Really? Where's he / she fram?B _

A Really? How old is he / she?B He's / She's _A What is he / she like?B _

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1. On weekdays, I usually get up at about 6:30. ~2. I don't eat a big breakfast. __3. I often take the bus to schooL4. Sometimes I exercise in the morning. __s. I always check my e-mail at work. __6. I don't play soccer, but I often watch it on TV.__

B Check (ti) the correct response. Then practice with a partner.1. How is school?

lZl a. It's pretty busy.D b. 1often take the bus.

2. What do you study?D a. In the library.D b. Business and English.

3. What do you do?D a. I'm fine, thank you.D b. I'm an actor.

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4. How often do you go to the gym?D a. Three times a week.D b. 1usually drive.

5. Do you usually walk to school?D a. About three times a week.D b. No, I usually take the bus.

6. How do you get to school?D a. 1usually walk.D b. It's great!

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A Who does these thngst Check (wI') the correct people. (Youwill check twopeople for sorne things.)

Alex David Gio Liz Yoko

Who ... ? I Alex I David I Gio I Liz I Yoko1. gets up at 6:30 wI'

'2. sings in the shower

3. gets up at 6:40

4. gets up at 6:45

5. gets up at 7:00

6. uses a computer7. drinks coffee

8. studies

9. has a big breakfast10. wants to watch a soccer match11. leaves the apartment

12. doesn't like mornings

B Circle the correct answers.

1. Giohas a quiz / soccer garne today.2. Gio studies art / business and English.3. Gio usually goes to the library every day / in the rnorning.4. Alexgoes to the gym six / seven days a week.5. Gionever / hardly ever goes to the gym.6. Alexeats breakfast at horne / a restaurant.7. Gioplays on a soccer team in Italy / in the city.8. The soccer match is NewYork / Chicago versus LosAngeles.9. Gio sornetirnes / often walks to school.10. Alexalways / usually drives to work.

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1. You're up early!

2. /t's busy, but llike it.

3. So, what do you do?

4. Well, Ilike sports. ; . '.

5. lt's an energy drink.

6. That's impressive.

1 I don't really have time right now.

8. 1probably watch toa much soccer!

o Listen for these questions. Complete them. Notice how Alex and Gio askquestions in two ways.

1. Gio But 1want to speak perfect English.Alex OK.Are your ?

1mean, do you have a lot of homework? '2. Gio You're a personal trainer, right?

Alex Uh-huh,Gio do you go to the ?

Do you go every day?

E Listen for these sentences. Circle the correct responses.

1. Is that your breakfast?a. No, it's not. b. No, it's a snack.

2. Do you play any sports?a. Ves, 1do. b. Yeah.

3. Do you ever watch soccer on TV?a. Sure. b. Well, sometimes.

4. What time does it start?a. At 8:30. b. Um, 8:30, 1think.

5. Thanks for breakfast, Yoko.a. You're we1come. b. No problem.

6. You ready?a. Yeah. b. Ves, 1amo

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A What do you think? Who would say these sentences? Check (.1) the boxes.

Gio Yoko Liz Alex David

1. //ike to get up ear/y. ./ ./ ./

2. / usually eat a big breaktast at home.

3. / need a cup ot cottee in the morning.

4. / Jike to watch soccer on TV

5. Oh, no! /'m late again!

B.Complete the conversation with the words and expressions in the box.Then practice with a partner.

1'1 know Really Well I./ 1mean Me too Really

A Hi! I'm Alisha. I'm Cindy's roommate.B Alisha! Of course! Hi!A Are you from around here? (1) I I.M.eO'\\t , do

you live near here?B Yes!(2) ,1 live on Pine Street.A (3) ?We're neighbors. Do you like

the neighborhood?B Oh, yeso1like it a lotoA (4) . But it's a bit noisy at night!B (5) . But 1go to bed late, so it's

not a problem.A (6) ?Do you work late?B Yeso1have a part-time job in the evenings.

e Answer the questions in the You column. Use the words in the box.Ask two classmates the questions.

always every day never (not) oftensometimes __ times a week / month / year

How often do you . . . ? You Name Name

1. drnk cottee

2. go to a gym

3. watch sports on TV

4. eat in a restaurant

5. get up late

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A Label the pictures with the words in the box.

I bus stop caf ti'club restaurant Laundromat mall movie theater store I

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B Match the questions with the answers.

1. Do you like shopping? ~2. Where do you go on the weekends? __3. Do you go out to clubs a lot? __4. How often do you go to the movies? __5. What do you do after work? __6. What time do stores usually open? __

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a. Yes, 1do. 1go every Saturday night. 1laveto dance.

b. At about 10:00 a.m.c. 1usually meet friends at a caf on

Saturday night and stay home on Sunday.d. Yeah, 1love it. My favorite store is

City Clothes.e. 1go a lotoThere's a great movie theater

near my house.f. 1like to go to the gym after work.

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D Circle the correct answers. For some items, both a and b are correcto

1. Alex and Gio __ the neighborhood.a. likeb. don't like

2. Alex to clubs a lotoa. goesb. doesn't go

3. On weekends, Alex _._.a. works at the gymb. does laundry

4. After work, Alex __ .a. goes homeb. hangs out with friends

5. Yokoa. works in the neighborhoodb. is a chef

6. Alex and Gio fast food.a. likeb. don't like

7. Alex and Gio __ shopping.a. likeb. don't like

8. Alex coffee.a. drinksb. doesn't drink

E Who do these sentences describe? Check (.1) Gio or Alex. Then watch thevideo and check your answers.

I Gio I Alex1. His bus stop is near the apartment.

2. He sees his Laundromat.

3. He drinks a lot ot cottee.

4. He goes lo the French restaurant on Mondays.

5. He ls a healthy eater.

F Listen for these questions. Complete them.1. Alex We have a lot of fun places.

Gio Yeah? some good places ?Alex Well, there are a couple of nice clubs.

2. Alex I'm too busy. And, uh, the clubs are expensive.Gio So, you here on the weekends then?

Alex I usually work at the gym, and I do my laundry. In fact, there's my Laundromat.Gio you after work? Do you go out for coffee?

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A What can you remember? Write one thing Alex likes and one thing hedoesn't like. Then compare your answers with a partner.

Alexlikes _Alexdoesn't like _

B Write about your neighborhood. Complete the sentences. Then tella partner about your neighborhood.

1. There's a nice _2. There's no _3. Thereareno _4. There are sornefun _5. There are a couple of interesting _

e Who does these things? Ask your classmates questions. Write theirnames in the chart.

Find someone who ... I Mame1. eats fast food very often

2. does laundry on the weekends

3. hangs out with friends after work or school

4. drinks a lot of coffee

5. goes to the gym a lot

6. plays sports every week

7. goes out to dance clubs

8. tent: movies two times a week

A Do you eat fast food very often?B No, 1don't. 1can't stand fast food.

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A Read what Frank and Laurie say about TV shows. Then write the shows theylike most and like least in the chart.

Frank:1watch TV every evening, and 1lovereality shows! 1like talk shows too. But 1don't like the news very much, and 1hatedocumentaries! They're so boring!

Laurie:1can't stand reality shows. 1never watchthem. 1watch sitcoms sometimes. They'reOK.1like documentaries, and 1really liketo watch the news every evening.

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B Put the conversation in order.Great. 1can watch the 10:00 news after that.Um. It starts at 8:00 and finishes at 10:00.

__ Let's see. Oh! How about a documentary? It's about Australia.__ That sounds good. 1like documentaries. What time does it start?~ Well, there's a sitcom on channel5.__ Ugh! 1can't stand sitcoms. What else is on?_1_ What's on tonight?

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B Check (v") true or falseo Then try to correct the false sentences.

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1. The soccer match starts at 8:15. DTrue lZl False-rl.-.e \Ao\O\tcl.-.stowts O\t 8':'30.

2. The Tourist is a new sitcom. DTrue DFalse

3. Liz uses the Internet to listen to music. DTrue DFalse

4. David's show finishes at 9:00. DTrue DFalse

5. Liz doesn't like reality shows. DTrue DFalse

6. Yoko likes documentaries. DTrue DFalse

7. Yoko and Liz watch the soccer match. DTrue DFalse

8. David thinks the show is exciting. DTrue DFalse

9. Gio and David leave their apartment. DTrue DFalse

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e Match the comment to the person who said it and to the program he or shetalks about. Draw lines.

1. The match starts in 15 minutes. .2. What is that? _

Gio the reality show3. Tonght it's a two-hour special! \

4. Hey, wait a minute. What's this? Alex the documentary

5. I don't think this program looks interesting.6. I'm not a big fan. I'm sorry. David the soccer match

7. This is great!

8. I love this show!

9. It's not bad.

D Complete the conversation.

Liz the sitcom

Liz What is that?Yoko It's that new reality show. The Tourist.Liz Ugh! I (1) reality shows. I can't stand TV.

All the shows are (2) . And I think there'stoo much (3) on TV.

Yoko But, there's a lot of advertising on the (4) too!Like (5) and pop-up ads ....

Liz But the Internet is (6) . I use it to check e-mail,listen to music, and even pay my bills.

Yoko Well, I like TV. I like to watch the morning (7) and the news.And 1think there are some great shows on TV.

Liz Really? Well, then let's see. What else is (8) __ ?

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A What can you remember? Look at the pictures on page 22. Tell the storywith a partner.

"First, Alex ea lis Gio and asks about ... "

B What TV shows do you like? What TVshows do you not like?Complete the statements.

1. 1often watch _2.Ilove _

3. 1sometimes watch _4. 1don't really like _5. 1can't stand _

6. 1never watch ----------------------------------------------e Work with a partner. Have conversations using the ideas below.Try to keep talking!

1. A What TV shows do you like? Do you like ?B Well, 1like but 1can't stand _A Me neither. / Really? 1 _

2. A What do you do on weekends? Do you go out much?BI _A Really? Do you ?B _

3. A What kind ofmusic do you like?B 1like .What about you?A 1 _

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B Choose the correct formo1. I'm sorry! 1can't come to the party because 1want to /~ve !9>stayhome and study.2. We don't have any more food. We like to / need to go to the supermarket.3. The teacher said we have to / want to take a test next week.4. Do you need to / want to see a movie tonight? Let's go to the Roxie.5. 1like to / want to run when 1have time. What do you do for exercise?6. Sorry, I've got to go. 1have to / like to meet someone at four.7. Youlook great! Youdon't like to / need to lose weight.8. What do you have to / like to do in your free time? Do you play sports?

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A- Does Yoko like Liz's outfits? Check (.f) yes or no. Then answer the question.

1. Lizwants to / doesn't want to wear something different.2_Lizwants to / doesn't want to wear a dress.3. Liz likes / doesn't like the skirt and boots .4. Lizneeds to / doesn't need to buy a new outfit.5. Liz likes to / doesn't like to go shopping.6. Yokohas to / doesn't have to meet a friend later.

1. OYes O No

3. OYes O No

5. OYes O No

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e What do Liz and Yoko say about these iterns? Match the iternswith the cornrnents. (There are two answers for one ofthe iterns.)

1. jeans and a T-shirt __2. the dress3. the high heels __4. the skirt5. the boots

a. a bad ideab. func. dressyd. comfortablee. oldf. uncomfortable

D Listen for these sentences. Circ1e the correct answers.

1. Definitely. That looks __ .a. wonderful b. nice

2. Well, let's compare prices. How much __ ?a. are they b. do they cost

3. The skirt is, wow, __ dollars.a. 58 b. 68

4. Oh! It's on sale. __ percent off!a. 15 b. 50

5. And the sweater ... oh, no! It's __ dollars!a. 75 b. 79

6. You look . 1like both outfits.a. great b. comfortable

7. You're wearing your __ clothes!a. old b. new

8. I'm just __ in jeans and a T-shirt.a. happy b. comfortable

9. It's a lttle __ , right?a. special b. different

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A What do Liz and Yoko say about each of the items?Match the items with the comments.

1. the jeans and T-shirt ~2. the high heels __3. the skirt4. the sweater5. the jacket __

a. It's very special!b. They're comfortable.c. They're uncomfortable.d. It's really old, but fun!e. It's expensive.

B What can you re~ember about the story?Tell a partner.

"Liz usually wears jeans and a T-shirt because they're comfortable.But she wants to wear something different tonight because she's singing at the caf."

C. Work with a partner. Complete the conversation. Circle the correct formsand add your own ideas in the blanks. Then practice the conversation.

A I'm looking for a jacket. What do you think of@/ these?B Um, yeah. It's / They're OK.A Youdon't like it / them.B Not really. Um....A Maybe you're right. It's / They're a little _B Well, let's see. What about this / these?A That looks / Those look _

Role-play a similar conversation using other clothing items.

D Ask two classmates these questions, and write their answers. How are theythe same? How are they different?

Name Name

1. What do you usually wear to schoolor work?

2. Do you like to wear dressy clothes?

3. How often do you shop for clothes?

4. Do you like shopping for clothes?

5. What clothes do you buy a lot?

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B Match the place s to the activities you can do there. Draw lnes.Compare answers with a partner.

Youcan ...have a picnicbuy stampswatch a movieeat pizzasee an art exhibittake yoga classes

at a movie theater.atagym.at a post office.atamuseum.in a park.at an Italian restaurant.

e Match the sentences with the responses. Then practice with a partner.1. How are you doing? ~2. Are you enjoying the city? __3. Are you studying hard? __4. 1have a part-time job. __S. I'm not feeling very well.

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a. Ves, 1amo 1have a quiz tomorrow.b. I'm OK.A little tired.c. Oh, that's too bad.d. Oh, yeso1love it here.e. Really? What do you do?

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D Gio's schoolD Liz'sworkD Gio's family

D things to do in the neighborhoodD going out for dinnerD going to the gym

B Circle the correct answers. For some items, both a and b are correcto1. Giohas

a. difficult c1assesb. great teachers

2. Liz isa. very busyb. singing a lot

. 3. Gio doesn'ta. know the neighborhood wellb. go out a lot

4. Liz tells Gio abouta. some restaurantsb. apark

5. Tonight, Liz is __ .a. going out for dinnerb. singing at a caf

6. Gio asks Liz about food.a. Italianb. Mexican

7. Gio needs to leave the caf toa. meetAlexb. go to a c1ass

e Who says these sentences? Check (.1) Gio or Liz. Then watch the videoand check your answers .

I Gio I Liz1. What can you do around here for fun?

2. llave to be outside when the weather's nice.

3. Do you want to have dinner sometime?

4. I know the perfect place.

5. How often do you go to the gym?

6. It's, uh, kind of like yoga.


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o What can you do in the neghborhood for fun? Watch the videoand check () the things Liz says.

GZI visit museumsDeat Mexiean foodDgo shoppingD take a walking tour

Dgo to the parkDhang out in eafsD visit historie sitesD hear live musie

E Lsten and complete the conversation.

Liz Hi, Gio! Can 1join you?Gio Oh, hi, Liz. Of eourse.Liz How are you? How's it (1) ?Gio Everything's great, thanks!Liz What are you (2) ?Gio Oh, it's for sehool. Business English.Liz How is sehool? Are you (3) hard?Gio Yeah, 1amoUh, my classes are a little difficult, but 1like them.Liz Well, that's eool!Gio How about you? How are you doing?Liz I'm OK.Well, I'm a little tired. I'm not (4) a lotoGio Oh, that's not good! Why? What's going on?Liz Well, I'm (5) a lot, and 1have my Web design job.Gio Yes, but that's part-time, right?Liz Yeah, but I'm just always busy.Gio Really? That's too bad.Liz So ... uh, are you (6) the eity?Gio Oh, yeah! 1like it here a loto

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A What can you remember about Liz? Complete the sentencesin your own words.

Liz is tired because she works and she _In her free time, she likes to _

B Work with a partner. Look at the scene. Write what Gio could sayoThen practice the conversation.


Liz Hi, Gio! Can 1join you?Gio Oh, hi, Liz. Yes, pleoo.se. / o-P co\,\vse.Liz How's it going?Gio

How are you doing?Liz

So, are you enjoying the city?GioLiz Are you going out a lot?Gio

What can you do around here for fun?Liz Oh, you can do a lot. _

Gio Sounds fun!

e Where can you do the following in your city or town? Write sentences.Compare your answers with a partner.

eat outdoorshear live music

go to a showstudy English

have Italian foodtake exercise classes

l. _

2.3.4.5.6.

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I doing laundry working out working.1singing studying

4. They're _

2. She's _

5. He's _

3. He's _

B Number the lnes of the conversation in the correct order. Then practicewith a partner.

__ Nothing. The ticket s are free.__ Ves, it is. It starts at 7:00. Let's meet at 6:30._2_ Ves, 1amoWhy?__ Oh, great! See you tomorrow.__ Oh, yes, 1do. 1love plays! Is it a comedy?

_1_ Are you free tomorrow evening?OK.How much does it cost?

__ Well, 1have tickets to that new playat the Vincent Theater. Do you wantto go?

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~ A Number the scenes in the correct order.~

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B Check (.1') true or falseo Then try to correct the false sentences.1. David is seeing a concert tonight. O True O False

a.

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. 2. It starts at 8:30.

3. Alexis working out at the gym.

4. David leaves Yokoa message.

5. Lizwants to see The Perfect Day sometime.

6. David tells Liz, "Good luck tomorrow."

7. Giohas three big exams tomorrow.

8. Alexleaves David a message.

9. Kim takes the extra ticket.

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e Why can't these people go to the play with David? Write the reasons.Then watch the video and check your answers.

I Reason1. Tom

2. Liz

3. Yoko .

4. Gio

5. Alex

D How do the conversations endt Watch the video and circlethe correct answers.

Alex I'm just finishing my workout now.Can you call me / Can 1call you backin five minutes?

David Uh, OK/ no problem. Sure.Talk to you later / soon.

2. David Oh, well. Uh, listen, Liz. 1have togo / leave. 1have to find someone forthis ticket.

Liz Of course. Call me later / tomorrow, OK?David OK!Oh, and good luck tonight!

Liz Thanks. Bye / Good-bye!

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. -.~..E Complete the two phone messages.

David (1) Hi , Kim. It's David. 1have a (2) ticket to seeThe Perfect Day. It's at the Grand (3) . Uh, it(4) in half an hour. Can you come? (5) meback! Bye.

Alex (6) , David. It's Alex.Listen, 1don't think 1can go. 1really(7) to do my laundry tonight, and 1(8) to get upearly tomorrow morning. I'm really (9) .Anyway,havefun.

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A What can you remember? What is each person doing tonight?

B Complete the conversations with the questions in the box.Then practice with a partner.

1. Alex2. Liz3. Gio4. Yoko

How much does it cost?What time does the concert start?Are you free tonight?

A .Hi, Leo. (1) _B Yes, 1 amo Why?A 1have tickets to a concert. Iilly Cain is singing at

the Coffee Stop.B Oh, 1love Iilly Cain! (2) _

A 8:00.B OK. (3) ~ _

A Nothing. 1have free tickets. Jilly is a friendoB Really? That's great! Let's meet at 7:30.A OK, see you then .

.e Ask two classmates these questions and write their answers. How are theythe same? How are they different?

Name Name

1. How often do you go lo plays?

2. How otten do you go fa movies?

3. Whaf kind of movies do you like?

4. How otten do you go lo concerfs?

5. What kind of music do you like?

6. Who is your favorife singer?


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~_~&mre~ ~.A Match the simple present verbs with the simple past verbs in the box.

a. fell C. finished e. sent g. went i. walked k. sangb. had d. was I were f. did h. wrote j. worked 1. studied

1. have ~ 4. do 7. write 10. finish2. be 5. study __ 8. send 11. go __3. work 6. fall 9. walk 12. sing __

B What did Iosh do yesterday? Write sentences under the pictures.Use the verbs and verb phrases in the box.

fell asleep./ studied

finished workwalked in the park

had dinnerwent home

]osh had a busy day yesterday ....

5. _

2.

met friendsworked

3. _

7. _

e Match the questions and answers. Then practice with a partner.6. _

1. Are you OK? Youlook tired. ~2. What did you do last night? __3. How did your exams go?__4. How are you? __5. Howwas the restaurant?


4.

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a. It was great. The food was delicious, andthe service was excellent.

b. Fine. 1had a fun week.c. OK.1think 1did well.d. 1amoI'm exhausted. 1studied all night.e. 1went out with friends.

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A Watch the video and check (.1') true or falseo Then try to correctthe false sentences.

1. Yokowent out with her friends last night. DTrue DFalse

2. Liz had lunch with Gio. DTrue DFalse

3. Liz and Giowere both tired. DTrue DFalse

4. Gio fell asleep during dinner. DTrue DFalse

5. Yokotells an embarrassing story. DTrue DFalse

6. Yoko'sstory is about a telephone callo DTrue DFalse

7. Liz and Yokodecide to go out for dinner. DTrue DFalse

B Listen for these sentences. Match the sentences and the responses.a. Youpoor thing! Why?b. Youdid?!c. Youknow what? That's not so bad.d. I bet.e. Oh, Yoko,that's a great idea.f. Well, good for you!g. Really?!Youdid?!h. Are you OK,Gio?i. Really?What?j. Oh. Sorry! I-I'm OK.

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1. I was exhausted by the end of the night. ~2. Actually, I had dinner with Gio.__3. Oh, I'm sorry. __4. Well, I guess I slept for two hours, maybe. __5. . .. I think I did really well. I'm surprised. __6. Liz?Liz, are you OK?__7. After dinner, we just carne home. __8. I remember one time I did something really

embarrassing. __9. But I sent the e-rnail to Peter by mistake! __

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F----~---I~ e Circle the correct answers.'} 1. Lizmet Gio

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-37:24 b. in the park2. There are a lot of dishes on the menu.

a. fishb. pasta.

3. Gio thinks he on his exams.a. did wellb. didn't do well

4. Liz at the Park Caf last night.a, workedb. sang

5. Liz had at the caf last night.a. a great timeb. an awful time

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D Complete the two stories.Liz's storySowe were both tired, but it was (1) _

1mean, the restaurant had a (2) _atmosphere, the food was (3) _and the service was really (4) _Gio and 1talked about a lot of things. And we(5) a loto1even learned someItalian words.

Yoko's story1(6) a horrible e-mail to the wrong

persono 1(7) (8) at my friendPeter, and 1(9) to my friend Sarahabout it. But 1sent the e-rnail to Peter by(10) !

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-------~--------------------------------------A What can you remember'? Make a list of what Liz and Gio did together.I~ey lMe+-"".f+-ev- Liz. .fl~ls~e;l.wov-k. I~ey

1. finish2. go out _3. have4. laugh5. meet6. see

7. send8. sleep9. study _10. walk11. work

B Change the verbs to the past tense. Then work in pairs. Take turns sayingwhat you did yesterday, last night, and last weekend. Use the verbs and yourownideas. .

e Think of a day when you were really busy. Tell a partner about your day.Use the sentences to help you.

1. Itwas (when).2. 1was really busy because (reason).3. 1went to bed at (time).4. 1got up at (time).5. 1 (list activities) all day.6. Bythe end of the day, 1was (feeling).

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I beans heese garlic meat onions pasta peppers rice shrimp tomatoes

Across

Down

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Liz Alex Gio

1. Liz2. Alex3. Gio4. David5. Kim

a. can't eat anything hot.b. doesn't want pasta.C. eats everything.d. is a vegetarianoe. is allergic to shellfish.

David Kim

BCircle the correct answers. Circle c. don't know if the answer is not given.

1. Dinner is ata. 6:00 b. 7:00

2. Yokosuggests a spicy __ dish.a. chicken b. bean

3. Iarnbalaya is a kind of __ dish.a. pasta b. rice

4. Gio is not a eater.a. big b. picky

5. Goulash has in it.a. meat b. eggs C. don't know

6. Yokoand Liz need cheese.a. a lot of b. some c. don't know

7. __ wants to bring a friendoa. Alex b. David C. don't know

8. In the end, Yokoand Liz decide to make __ .a. jambalaya b. goulash C. don't know

c. don't know

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c. don't know

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---~~--------------------------------~~ e Watch the video. What do you hear?~ '# 1. What does Yoko put in jambalaya? Cross out the incorrect word(s).

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-42:33 carrots onions shrimp2. What does Yoko put in goulash? Cross out the incorrect word(s).

hamburger meat cheese tomatoes shrimponions .. garlic pasta peppers

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D What do Yoko andLiz have? Circle the correct answers.They have ....1. some / a lot of pasta2. no/ a lot of beans3. some / a lot of tomatoes4. no / some green peppers5. one / two onion(s)

6. some / a lot of hamburger meat7. no / some shrimp8. no / a lot of garlic9. no / some cheese

E Complete the conversations.Liz Let's see. We have some tomatoes. And some green peppers.

Yoko Do we (1) (2) onions?Liz We have one.

Yoko Hmm. Do we (3) (4) meat in the freezer?Liz Um, there's some hamburger meat and ... some shrimp.

Yoko OK. Perfecto Let's start a listo (5) (6) onions do we have?Liz Iust one.

Yoko Well, we need two. Now, do we (7) (8) garlic?Liz No, 1don't see any.

Yoko Need garlic .... OK.Liz Um .... 1 don't see any cheese. Do we (9) (lO) ?

Yoko Oh, yeah.Liz OK. (l l) (12) cheese do we need?

Yoko Iust a minute.

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-~---~A Describe the problem that Liz and Yoko have. What do you think theycould make for dinner? Then play the beginning of Act 3 to find out whattheymade.

"I think they could make ... "

B Look at the picture. Complete the sentences with the words in the box.

I a lot ot any aren't .lis isn't some someare1. There IS a 10tof rice.=------2. There any cheese.3. There are beans.4. There's pasta.5. There any tomatoes.6.. There's meato7. There three green peppers.8. There isn't garlic .

.e Write some sentences about the food you have at home. Then compare with a partner.

o Add two questions about eating habits to the chart. Then ask twoclassmates the questions and write their answers. How are they the same?How are they different?

Name Name

1. Haw many cups ot caffee ar tea do yaudrink every day?

2. Haw much water do yau drink every day?

3. What do yau usually eat tor lunch?

4. What do yau usually drink with meals?

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I campinq - hiking shopping ./ snorkeling windsurfing

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5.

B Unscramble the words. Complete each sentence.

3.

1. That movie was very good. It was e~cel1e\\t- ! (TENELCELX)2. The food was very good. It was eA ! (SLUICOIED)3. The people in that house always say hello. They're very -,-~ . (LIFRENDY)4. I'm ver y hungry. I'm s ! (GRISTNAV)5. You're going to Africa for two weeks! How .:::e~ ! (TIXEGINC)6. You only sleep four hours every night! That's t:'\ ! (ZIGANAM)

e Match each beginning with two endings.1. Igot~ __2. Susan went _3. Kevin took _4. Wehad _


a. a new camera last year.b. a party on Saturday.c. a tour around the city.d. camping last weekend.e. lost in the mountains.f. on vacation to Mexico.g. rice and beans for dinner.h. some photos of the trip.

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c. grilled vegetables

A Circle all the correct answers. (One, two, or three answers are possible.)

1. What did the friends eat for dinner?a. hamburgers b. rice and beans

2. What does David talk about?a. the meal b. the service

3. What did Kim get on vacation?a. a necklace b. a camera

4. Where did Kim go?a. England b. Australia"

5. What do we see in the first two pictures?a. the Opera House b. the Harbor Bridge

6. What mountains does Kim visit?a. the Green Mountains b. the BlueMountains

7. What was Kim's favorite part of her trip?a. the outback b. the mountains

8. What animals do they talk about?a. kangaroos b. koala bears

9. What does Giowant to do?a. apologize b. make dinner for Liz

and Yoko

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c. the prices

c. a hat

c. Mexico

c. Sydney Harbor

c. the RedMountains

c. the beach

c. dolphins

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[~ B Here are some pictures of Kim's trip. Put them in the correct order.

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ao snorkeling __

do kangaroos __

b. windsurfing __

eo the mountains

e Check (vi) where Kim did each activity.

C. camping __

f. shopping __

I Sydney I The Outback I The Blue Mountains1. went windsurfing

20 went hiking

30 took a tour

40 went camping

50 saw wildlife

60 went shopping

D Match the questions and the answers. Then watch the video.Listen for the questions and complete the answers.1.How long were you there? __ a. You know, it was at first, but20 Do you have any pictures? __ now 1think I'm pretty at it.30 Did you like windsurfing? __ b. About weeks.40 What was that like? c. It was hot, but not too _50 Um, what is the outback? __ doActually, 1got a new before Lleft.60 What was the weather like? ~ 1have some pictures _

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A What can you remember? Work with a partner. Describe Kim's trip in asmuch detail as possible.

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"Kim went to Australia for three weeks. She ... "

B Imagine that you have just come back from an interesting trip. Make somenotes in the chart.

Where did you gol I Who went with you? I How long was your trip?

What did you do? I How was Ihe wealher? I What was the best part?

Work with a partner. Have a conversation about your trip.

That's exciting! How long were you there? We spent a week in ...

What was it like? It was beautiful / amazing / wonderful.

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