Intermediate 1 Unit 5

Unit 5
WLADIMIR VILLACÍS E.
INTERMEDIATE 1
GROUP 152
UNIDAD 5 Y 6

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
Institute of Music.”

2. The group plays jazz.

3. Barry Jameson teaches at State University.

4. All the members of the group are married.

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

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

before the radio interview.

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

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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. a 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?
e 3. Will you be playing at other colleges?
a 4. Do you want to give another concert at State University?
c 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:
When will you get other hit?
1. ______________________________________________________________________
Who is the composer of your songs?
2. ______________________________________________________________________
3. ______________________________________________________________________
Are you thinking about other ritmos?

e. With a partner, practice the end of the interview with the rock group.

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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

collection
The Plaza Art Gallery is now showing a very interesting (1) _____________________
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
materials
years he has used a variety of (3) _____________________ for his art.

sculptures
He used to build (4) _____________________ from
bicycle parts and broken machines! His latest
work, which is being exhibited at the Plaza,
works of art
includes (5) _____________________ made only
from wastepaper.

After seeing Harry Morgan's

exhibition
(6) _____________________, I can definitely say
fan
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.

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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”

The exhibition will be held during the month of November,
Monday to Friday, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.

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

The scultures are made of garbage.

1. ______________________________________________________________________
The entrance is free
2. ______________________________________________________________________
The scultures are exhibited in The Plaza Art Gallery at 41925 Fifteenth Avenue.
3. ______________________________________________________________________

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

• What did you see? I saw an exhibition of colonial paintings.

This are beatiful because there are a lot of color.
• What did you think of it?
• Where and when did you see it? In a church calls La Iglesia de la Compañía in Quito.
• What did others think of it? The same that I think, because there are a lot of tourists.

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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 art exhibit of young Peggy Atkin is wonderful.
This 24-year-old girl will give an amazing display of metal and paper sculptures.
• The price of entrance to the exhibition The event will be at the Sheraton Hotel on North Avenue and Lincon.
January 3rd, 2018.
The entrance is free.

We wait for you!

Three New Champions of “Garbage Art”

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

wonder why Suzie Smith began to realize who makes use of a variety
Brown searches the city the value of creating art of waste materials. That is
streets and countryside from the things other to say, her sculptures are
for bicycle parts, broken people throw away. His made of a combination
machines, and even old latest collection is made of waste metal and paper
farm equipment. That including pieces of old
only from wastepaper,
is what she creates her newspaper, wood and even
including empty cigarette
works of art from. With glass. At 24, she is a very
packs, matchboxes and
these unusual materials, young artist, but her latest
wrapping paper. His work
Brown has produced work shows just how much
teaches us to understand
models of incredible talent she has.
beauty. that there is beauty even
in garbage.

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

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.

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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.

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

3.
A group of photography students has been given the
opportunity to show their work at the railway station in
town.

5 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.

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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/
was begun creating works of art at the age of 60. One day, she looked out of her
____________
window and saw a log of wood which (2) left/had been left on the sidewalk. She
___________
got the idea to make it into a sculpture. She (3) told/was told that her first work
_________
showed exceptional talent so she decided to continue sculpting in wood. One day
she (4) offered/was offered an exhibition at her local museum.
___________

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?
begun a made scultures.
Rowena: Well, I was 60 years old and one day I _______________________________
Why do you like to made wood sculptures?
Interviewer: _____________________________________________________________
More people have been asked to me the similar question. But the idea was when I saw a wood and take it and I began a made a
Rowena: _____________________________________________________________
sculture.
Tell me about your exhibition
Interviewer: _____________________________________________________________
Rowena: The exhibition is wonderful. I have been given the chance to see this, with your eyes.
_____________________________________________________________

d. Practice your interview with a partner.

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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
for new client in the food business.
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

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Which word is used in the ad for:

Bob Johnson
1. A person who writes the text in an ad? __________________________
2. A person or company that uses the services of another person or company?
Ad agency
__________________________
Experience working
3. Knowledge and skill gained by doing something? __________________________
Applicant
4. A person applying for a job? __________________________
Resume
5. A summary of a person’s working history? __________________________

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
Name
1. ________________: Karen Sommers
Address
2. ________________: 1897 East Fifty-first Street, Johnstown, NJ, 39086
Phone Number
3. ________________: (690) 570 4929
Email
4. ________________: karens@quickie.com
Education
5. ________________: (1992-1996) Graduated Rockwell High School
(1998-2000) Graduated State College, Business Studies
(2003) Fordham College, Copywriting Courses
6. Work experience
________________ : (2002-2004) Kenyon-Barnett Advertising Co.
Junior Copywriter
Secretary, Marketing Dept. Receptionist
(2001) Garnett King Advertising
Temporary Secretary
(2000) Boundwell Advertising Agency
Temporary Secretary
Computer skills
7. ________________ : Microsoft Office, familiar with the Internet
Languages
8. ________________: Conversational Spanish
9. ________________
Interests : 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.
Name: Ramiro Taez
Adress: Lincon 123 y Park Avenue
Phone Numbre: 00222876534
Email: mardefondo@hotmail.com
Educaction: (2010-20017) Israel University. MBA
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Languages: English and French
Interests: Traveling, and writing
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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
• think you qualify for a raise or promotion

Notice to all colleagues!

We have a new Human Resource Officer. Do you think you
need a change of job
(1) ___________________________________ but want to remain in the
think you quality for a raise or promotion
company? (2) Do you want to _________________________________?
ask for a transfer to another department
Do you (3) ________________________________________________?
Does our International Department attract you?
moving to another office abroad
Are you interested in (4) ______________________________________?
Then make an appointment with our friendly new Human Resource Officer.
make an intelligent decision
She can help you (5) ___________________________ about your future.

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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.

Human Resourcer Officer

To: _______________
From: George Barnet

I work in the Marketing Department but I think that my talents and experience can be put
to better use in a different department. I want to know if it’s possible to transfer to the Sales
Department. Please let me know when I can come and talk to you about this.

Human Resourcer Officer

To: _______________
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.

Accountant
To: _______________
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.

To: Human Resourcer Officer
From: Ramiro Taez
Good morning,
I work as assistant in the Production Department for 5 years. I want a promotion to be a manager of
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I hope your answer
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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 ties 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 cotton. 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.

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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
/ have been given a lot of extra responsibility at that time, but I think I (6) have had / had
_________
enough of the advertising business. It’s time to move on.
I (7) have made up / ______________________
made up my mind to buy a jeep and travel. I (8) haven’t decided
____________________

/ didn’t decide on India or South America yet, but I know I’ll be happy doing that, at
least for the time being.

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,
wanted
Are you sure you (1) _______________ . (want) to leave Bingham Advertising? After all,
have worked have gained
you (2) ____________ (work) there for a long time and (3) ____________ (gain) a lot
have put in
of experience. You (4) ____________ (put in) too many hours of overtime, just to give
used
it all up now. I remember how you (5) ______________ (use) to love the advertising
told
business. You (6) _____________ (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

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