Are the following statements True or False?
1) A RIVER is bigger than a STREAM.
2) There are one thousand years in a CENTURY.
3) FOUNDED is the past tense of FOUND.
4) ANSWER can be used as a noun and a verb.
5) SCARLET is a brilliant red colour.
6) USED TO DOING and USED TO DO mean the same thing.
7) You can use IMPROVE as a noun and as a verb.
8) DOZEN is equivalent to 20.
9) The past tense of FIND is FOUND.
10) EQUIVALENT TO is (more or less) the same as EQUAL TO.
Key: 1 T, 2 F, 3 T, 4 T, 5 T, 6 F, 7 F, 8 F, 9 T, 10 T.
3. Grammar practice
Do ex. 2, p. 27.
| 4. | Reading and writing | |
| g rammar and Vocabulary conditional Sentences Joe and Alex are talking on the phone. Alex has a girl problem. Its not | ||
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will happen if Alex follows Joes advice.
Each of conditional sentences is missing a verb. Use the words after
each sentence and write the correct form. Notice that some of the sentences
are real conditionals and others are unreal.
J o e. Hey, Alex, whats up?
A l e x. Nothing you know, I really like this girl, and I want to ask her out.
J o e. So, whats the problem?
A l e x. Well, what if I (1) her and she said no? (Ask) J o e. Why would she say no?
A l e x. Well, maybe if I (2) in a band, shed go out with me. Do you want to start a band? (Play)
J o e. No. You dont even play an instrument. Thats crazy.
A l e x. Yeah. Well, I think her last boyfriend had a really cool car. May- be if I (3) a nicer car, shed say yes. (Have)
J o e. Youre lucky to have a car.
A l e x. I dont know. Shes really pretty. If I (4) better-looking, she
might say yes. (Be) J o e. You look fine. You cant worry about that.
A l e x. Well, if I (5) more money, I could take her to a really nice res-
taurant. Hey, could I borrow some money? (Have)
J o e. No way, then shed expect you to take her to nice restaurants all the time.
A l e x. Yeah, youre right.
J o e. Look, maybe if you (6) so nervous about it, shed say yes. Just be yourself and ask her out. If she (7) you, shell go out with you.
(Be, like)
A l e x. Yeah, youre right. Ill call her and ask her out.
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J o e. Great. Ill see you later. Let me know what happens.
A l e x. Okay Wait Joe. Wait. What if she (8) yes, but she really doesnt like me? Joe? Joe? (Say)
Key: 1 asked, 2 played, 3 had, 4 were, 5 had, 6 werent, 7 likes, 8 says.
5. Grammar practice
Do ex.3, 4, p. 28.
6. Writing
Put in the verbs in brackets and form Conditional sentences type I or type II.
1) If you come with me, I (to do) the shopping with you.
2) Walter (to help) his mother in the garden if she reads him a story this evening.
3) If it (to rain), I will stay at home.
4) Our teacher will be happy if we (to learn) the poem by heart.
5) If they had enough money, they (to buy) a new car.
6) We (to pass) the exam if we studied harder.
7) If Pat (to repair) his bike, he could go on a bicycle tour with us.
8) She would get 100 pounds if she (to sell) this old shelf.
9) If I was / were you, I (to invite) Jack to the party.
10) If the weather (to be) fine, the children can walk to school.
7. summary
1) If you could be anyone in the world, who would you be?
2) If you went back in time, what year would you go to?
3) If you had a special power, what would you be able to do?
4) If you could change something about your past, what would you change?
5) If you could go on a date with anyone in the world, who would it be?
6) If you stopped studying English, would your life change?
8. Homework
Ex. 5, p. 28.
Lesson 8
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Procedure
1. Warm-up
1) What images spring to mind when you hear the word exam?
2) Are there too many exams in school?
2. speaking
Do ex. 1, p. 29.
Use the following questions:
1) Do you get nervous when you take tests?
2) Are there any kinds of tests / exams that you love?
3) Do you have any special routines you follow before you take a test / exam?
4) What test has made you most nervous?
5) What do you think about while you wait for the result of a test?
6) Have you ever cheated on a test?
3. Reading and speaking
Do ex. 2, p. 29.
4. Vocabulary practice
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Match the words and their definitions.
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Key: 1 e, 2 d, 3 g, 4 a, 5 f, 6 c, 7 b, 8 d, 9 h, 10 f.
5. Listening
Listen to the dialogue and do the tasks.
SCHOOL REPORT
G i r l. Dad, can I go to a movie with Sharon?
D a d. Yeah, sure, but wait. Werent you supposed to get a report card sometime this past week?
G i r l. Well, oh yeah. Can I call Sharon now?
D a d. Uh-hum. You didnt answer my question. Did you receive it or not? G i r l. I love you Dad! Youre the best!
D a d. Dont try to butter me up. I can guess that your answer means that you didnt do well in some of your classes?
G i r l. Well, my English teacher is soooo boring, and he blows up every
time someone talks.
D a d. In other words, youre not doing so well? G i r l. Uh, a C minus.
D a d. Oh. Well, how are you doing in your Spanish class? You said you liked that one.
G i r l. Well, I do, but I forgot to turn in a couple of assignments, and I had problems on the last test. All those verbs tripped me up. I get them all mixed up in my head!
D a d. Okay, and what about algebra?
G i r l. Ah, Im acing that class. No sweat. D a d. Oh!
G i r l. Can I go now?
D a d. And how are you doing in history?
G i r l. Oh, thats my favorite class. Mr. Jones is always passing out can- dy if you know the answers to his questions.
D a d. Great. Now, I have a bright daughter with tooth decay. G i r l. Ah, Dad. Can I go now?
D a d. You can go if you answer my history question. How old am I? G i r l. Uh, fifty-five?
D a d. Fifty-five! You just failed a math and history test at the same time! G i r l. Dad
D a d. Well, okay, but you need to come straight home from the movie, and you need to practice your clarinet.
G i r l. Oh, I forgot about that grade? D a d. What?
G i r l. Gotta run, Dad.
Choose the correct word.
1) Based on the girls statements, how would you describe her English teacher?
a) irritable b) fascinating c) considerate
2) How does she feel about her Spanish class?
a) She finds that the exams are quite confusing.
b) She says that the assignments require too much time.
c) She feels the teacher doesnt spend enough time explaining verbs.
3) How is she doing in her algebra class?
a) She is getting excellent grades. b) She is doing average work. c) She is failing the class.
4) Why does the girl like her history class?
a) The teacher gives easy questions on tests.
b) The teacher rewards students who can handle his questions. c) The teacher gives candy to all of the students.
5) What does the girl have to do after she returns from the movie?
a) She has to finish her algebra homework. b) She must read her history book.
c) She needs to practice her instrument.
Choose the correct word.
| 1) The teacher when she caught students cheating on the test | a) supposed |
| 2) If you study hard, you should be able to the test | b) tripped me up |
| 3) Students sometimes try to the teacher by saying nice things about him, but they just want a good grade | c) ace |
| 4) I was to take a test today, but I was sick | d) butter up |
| 5) There were two trick questions on the test that , and I chose the wrong answer | e) blew up |
6. summary
What was the hardest class you took in high school? What made the class difficult? What are the keys to passing exams?
7. Homework
Express your own opinion as for statements in ex. 5, p. 30.
Lesson 9
