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UNIT 1

THAT’S WHAT FRIENDS ARE FOR!

1.1 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Match the information in columns A and B. Then compare with a partner.

1.2 GRAMMAR FOCUS

How do you feel about these situations? Complete the sentences with it clauses from the list. Then ask turns reading your sentences with a partner.

UNIT 2

CAREER MOVES

2.1 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Look at the gerund phrases in column A. write your opinion of each job by choosing information from columns B and C. Then add 2 or more gerund phrases and write similar sentences.

2.2 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Complete the sentences using the words in parentheses. Compare with a partner. (More than one answer is possible)

1.       Being a fashion designer is_______ (interesting) being an accountant.

2.       A TV reporter’s job is_______ (dangerous) a firefighter’s job.

3.       A police officer_______ (travel) a flight attendant

4.       A factory supervisor ________ (earn) a volunteer teacher.

5.       Long- distance truck drivers have _______ (hours) bank tellers.

6.       Pilots usually have_______ (education) airport security guards.

7.       A doctor is_______ (trained) a medical assistant.

8.       A social worker isn’t __________ (paid) a pharmacist.

UNIT 3

COULD YOU DO ME A FAVOR?

3.1 GRAMMAR FOCUS

 Circle the correct answers. Then practice with a partner.

3.2 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Rewrite these sentences as indirect requests. In other words, ask someone to deliver the message for you. Then compare with a partner

1. Nina, will you drive us to the party on Friday?

2. Tony, how many friends can I bring to your party?

3. Sofia, are you going to the party with Jeff?

4. Kevin, did you accept the invitation to Tony’s party?

5. Mario, are you going to give Tony a gift?

6. Anne- Marie, please return my phone call

7. Dan, where is the best place to park?

8. Kimberley, I have to turn down your invitation to the movies

UNIT 4

WHAT A STORY!

4.1 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Complete the news stories using the past continuous or simple past forms of the verbs. Then compare with a partner.

4.2 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Complete the sentences in column A with the simple past or past continuous forms of the verbs. Complete the sentences in column B with the simple past or past perfect forms of the verbs.

UNIT 5

CROSSING CULTURES

5.1 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Complete the sentences about living in foreign country. Use the phrases below. Then compare with a partner.

5.2 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Match information in columns A and B to make sentences about customs in the United State and Canada. Then compare with a partner.

UNIT 6

WHAT’S WRONG WITH IT?

6.1 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Read the comments from customers in a restaurant. Write sentences in 2 different ways using forms of the word in parentheses. Then compare with a partner.

1.      This tablecloth isn’t very clean. It…. (stain)

2.      Could we have another water pitcher? This one… (leak)

3.      The table looks pretty dirty. The wood… too. (scratch)

4.      The waiter needs a new shirt. The one he’s wearing… (tear)

5.      Could you bring me another cup of coffee? This cup… (chip)

6.      The walls really need paint. And the celling… (damage)

6.2 GRAMMAR FOCUS

What needs to be done in this apartment? Write sentences about these items using need with gerunds or passive infinitives.

UNIT 7

THE WORLD WE LIVE IN

7.1 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Match the photos of environmental problems with the sentences below. 

Rewrite the sentences in part A using the passive and the prepositions given. Then compare with a partner.

7.2 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Find one or more solutions for each problem. Then compare with a partner.

UNIT 8

LIFELONG LEARING

8.1 GRAMMAR FOCUS

Complete the conversations with would and the appropriate from of the verbs in parentheses. Then practice with a partner.

1. A: ____________ you prefer ______________ (sign up) for a course in biology or geography

B: I’m not really interested in geography, so I’d prefer__________ (take) a biology course.

2. A: _________ you rather__________ (learn) English in England or Canada?

B: To tell you the truth, I’d prefer_______ (no study) in either place. I’d rather ________ (go) to Australia because it’s warmer there.

3. A: if you needed to learn a new skill, _______ you prefer_______ (attend) a class or _______ (have) a private tutor?

B: I’d rather_____ (take) a class than _______ (hire) a tutor.

4. A: _______ you rather __________ (have) a job in an office or _____ (work) outdoors?

B: I’d definitely rather ________ (have) a job where I’m outdoors.

8.2 GRAMMAR FOCUS

How can you improve your English? Complete the sentences with by and the gerund forms of the verbs. Then compare with a partner.

1. You can improve accent ____________ (mimic) native speakers.

2. A good way to learn idioms is ____________ (watch) videos online.

3. Students can become better writers _________ (get) a private tutor.

4. A good way to learn new vocabulary is ________ (access) a “learner’s dictionary”

5. People can become faster readers _________ (skim) magazines in English

6. One way of practicing conversation is ________ (role- play) with a partner in class.

7. You can learn to use grammar correctly ______________ (utilize) self- study materials.

8. The best way to develop self-confidence in speaking is ________ (converse) with native speakers.