MEGA

GOAL 3
WORKBOOK

MANUEL DOS SANTOS

JILL KOREY O’SULLIVAN
ELI GHAZEL - DANAE KOZANOGLOU

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 MegaGoal 3 Workbook

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 Contents

Unit 1 Connected by Technology 1

Unit 2 Crime Doesn’t Pay 11

Unit 3 Far and Away 21

EXPANSION Units 1–3 31

Unit 4 TV Around the World 37

Unit 5 Working 9 to 5 47

Unit 6 Going Green 57

EXPANSION Units 4–6 68

Writing Skills 73

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 1 Connected by Technology
A Read the descriptions of different people. Write the best word or phrase to describe each.

adventurous laid back spontaneous

down-to-earth loner straightforward

Even though Brian is famous, he isn’t unfriendly or arrogant. He loves spending time in nature. Ηe
always wears jeans or shorts and a T-shirt. He likes to eat healthy food from the garden.
Brian is down-to-earth .
1. Lee is the kind of person that will always tell you the truth. He doesn’t like to play games or pretend. He
never says things just to make someone feel good. He is honest and doesn’t hide anything. You always
know where you stand with him. Lee is ____________________.

2. Fahad likes to spend time by himself. After school, he usually goes home and works on his computer.
He likes playing computer games and watching films. He has a few friends at school, but he is happiest
when he’s alone. Fahad is a ____________________.

3. Jason loves to try new things. Last year he went whitewater rafting in Chile. Two years ago, he climbed
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. This year he’s going to hike the Appalachian Trail in the United States. He
isn’t afraid of anything! Jason is ____________________.

4. Peter is not the kind of person who plans things out. He usually makes a decision and immediately acts
on it. For example, last week, he really wanted to eat fish for dinner, so he got in his car and drove three
hours to the beach to eat at his favorite seafood restaurant. After dinner, he got back in his car and
drove home. Peter is ____________________.

5. Jake is a casual and relaxed person. He is usually late, but he doesn’t worry about it. He is a flexible
person and likes to just go with the flow. He’s very easy to be around because he’s always smiling and
relaxed. Jake is ____________________.

B Match the parts of the sentences to make proverbs.

e The apple… a. is golden.

1. _____ Silence… b. is the best medicine.

2. _____ Better late… c. nothing gained.

3. _____ Laughter… d. is the best policy.

4. _____ Honesty… e. doesn’t fall far from the tree.

5. _____ Nothing ventured,… f. than never.

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C Read the sentences. Tick (Q) the type of verb used. Look at the auxiliary verbs to help you.
simple present present present
present or past or past or past
or past perfect progressive passive

The Internet has changed the world. Q

1. I am sending you a text message right now!

2. Tom had already sent me an email.

3. Liana doesn’t have an email account.

4. I was trying to call you last night.

5. Computers are used all over the world.

6. How long have you had your cell phone?

7. My laptop was stolen yesterday.

8. Does Sara use messaging apps?

D Unscramble the questions. Then match the questions and answers.

d get / Did / a smartphone / you / ?

Did you get a smartphone? a. No, I don’t

1. _____ the Internet / Has / working / been / ?

_____________________________________________________ b. Yes, it was.

2. _____ use / you / Do / a fax machine / ever / ?

_____________________________________________________ c. Yes, I have.

3. _____ you / last night / texting / Were / me / ?

_____________________________________________________ d. Yes, I did.

4. _____ closed / the / Was / account / ?

_____________________________________________________ e. No, I wasn’t.

5. _____ using / Are / a / you / messaging app / ?

_____________________________________________________ f. No, I’m not.

6. _____ changed / your password / you / Have / ?

_____________________________________________________ g. No, it hasn’t.

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E Complete the conversation with the correct forms of the auxiliary verbs do, have, and be.

Jasim: What did you do last night?

Ibrahim: I went to a restaurant with some friends. Why (1) (not) _______________ you come?
Jasim: I (2) _______________ signing up for an online job finding service.
Ibrahim: Wow! You were?
Jasim: Yeah. I (3) (not) _______________ done it before, but yesterday, I decided to try it. I had to answer
so many questions!
Ibrahim: What kinds of questions (4) _______________ they ask you?
Jasim: Well, they asked things like: When (5) _______________ you born? What (6) _______________
you like to do? (7) _______________ you ever had a job? (8) _______________ you want to
work in Saudi Arabia? Where (9) _______________ you live? What (10) _______________ you
do? How much money (11) _______________ you want to make? What kind of job
(12) _______________ you like?
Ibrahim: Well, I guess they (13) _______________ trying to see if you are the best candidate for the job, so
they need to know a lot about you. (14) _______________ they make a profile page for you?
Jasim: Yes, they (15) _______________. (16) _______________ you want to see it?
Ibrahim: Yes, I (17) _______________! (18) _______________ you give them any pictures?
Jasim: No, I (19) (not) _______________ yet! I (not) (20) _______________ have any good ones.
Ibrahim: Why (21) (not) _______________ you ask me? I have some!
Jasim: You do? Great! Maybe we can upload them now!

F Write a question for each answer. Use the correct auxiliary verb and tense.

Yes, she has. Has Dora left for school already?

1. Yes, I do. _________________________________________________________________________

2. No, we haven’t. ____________________________________________________________________

3. It works great! ___________________________________________________________________

4. It was invented a long time ago. ______________________________________________________

5. No, I hadn’t. _____________________________________________________________________

6. Yes, it is. __________________________________________________________________________

7. I was sleeping. ___________________________________________________________________

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G Look at the pictures. Write what you think each person is saying. Use auxiliary verbs.

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H READING
Read the article and complete the chart below.
Messaging Apps
Messaging apps (MAs) are software programs that can be downloaded
and installed on smartphones. Smartphones are not just cell phones, they
are advanced devices that combine many useful features and functions. MAs
enable fast and direct communication between two or more parties over the
Internet. The use of MAs started in the early 2010s and has been increasing
tremendously ever since. Like all other communication platforms, MAs have
both advantages and disadvantages.
Probably the main benefit of communicating by messaging apps is that it
seems most like a face-to-face or telephone conversation because it happens
in real time. Discussions that could take days over email can happen in a
matter of minutes through MAs. The use of MAs provides more opportunities
for clarification of ideas, thus resulting in less miscommunication. Another
benefit is that communication by MAs is more private than talking in person or over the phone when you
are in a room with others. In fact, it’s common for two people in the same room, office, or coffee shop to use
MAs to communicate rather than just talk!
There are also disadvantages to using MAs. Some people feel it is an invasion of privacy. Although
using MAs can be a beneficial way to keep in touch with friends, family, and co-workers, it can also be
annoying to always have someone know when you are online. In order to get around this, most MAs will
allow you to choose to be “invisible,” or you can always sign out. Another disadvantage of MAs is that many
programs allow you to communicate with strangers. While this can be both interesting and fun, it can also
be dangerous. You should be careful about what information you share on the Internet. To stay safe, follow
these basic rules:
• Be careful when creating a screen name. It should not include personal information. For example,
use a nickname such as travelguy instead of abhaahmad.
• Never tell your real name, location, or telephone number.
• Do not put your screen name on public lists or directories. Also, do not give it to strangers.
• Never provide sensitive personal information such as your credit card numbers or passwords in a
conversation via a MA.
• Only communicate with people who are on your contact or buddy lists.
• Never open pictures, download files, or click links in messages from people you don’t know.
• If you use a public computer, do not choose to log on automatically. People who use that computer
after you may be able to see and use your screen name to log on.

Advantages of MAs: Disadvantages of MAs: Ways to stay safe:

1. 1. 1.

2. 2. 2.

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I Rewrite the text messages using abbreviations. Remember to find the shortest way of representing the
way they sound.

1. Where are you? Will you be over soon?

______________________________________________________________________________

2. He is not going to meet us. He’s busy.

______________________________________________________________________________

3. Who’s giving you all the information?

______________________________________________________________________________

4. Of course, I’ll do it for you. You’ve helped me so many times.

______________________________________________________________________________

5. Check the store on the corner. It’s cheaper.

______________________________________________________________________________

J Write if you would call or text message in each situation and give a reason.

1. You’re in a very busy store. You want to ask your friend if he/she likes a particular color.

______________________________________________________________________________

2. You know your father is at the station waiting. You want to let him know that you will be arriving in about

20 minutes.

______________________________________________________________________________

3. You are in the library looking for a science book, but you have forgotten which volume you need for

class. You want to ask your classmate.

______________________________________________________________________________

4. You had an unnecessary argument with your cousin. You feel responsible and want to apologize.

______________________________________________________________________________

5. You know your brother is on his way home from work. You are at a halfway point and you want to catch

him before he goes past it so he can give you a lift.

______________________________________________________________________________

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K Look at the picture. Take notes on the main objects and actions that are happening. Then write
sentences that tell what is happening and what may happen.

Main Objects Main Actions

1. ________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________

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L WRITING
How are talking on a cell phone and sending a text message different? How are they the same?
Before you write, fill in the diagram below.

Talking on a Sending a
cell phone text message
Both

Now use your diagram to write an essay that compares talking on a cell phone with sending a text
message. Conclude your essay with your opinion about which you prefer and why.

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M Complete the chart. Fill in the adjective, the comparative adjective, or the superlative adjective.

Adjective Comparative Adjective Superlative Adjective

expensive
more/less difficult
the easiest
successful
the most/least useful
relaxing
wealthy
important
riskier
economical
the worst
better

N Complete the sentences with comparative and superlative forms of the adjectives in parentheses. Use
the before superlatives.

1. ______________ (old) known computer is the Antikythera Mechanism. It is one of ______________

(significant) finds from over 2000 years ago. It was a massive device for making mathematical
calculations, which was made of bronze and wood. This was ______________ (heavy) than today’s
electronic calculators, so of course it was ______________ (difficult) to carry.
2. One of the ______________ (successful) novels of all time is A Tale of Two Cities by Charles Dickens. It
sold over 200 million copies. That’s an even ______________ (big) success than Jules Verne’s Journey
to the Center of the Earth. Dickens’ childhood was not any ______________ (easy) than the lives of his
characters, but he moved on to become one of ______________ (good) novelists of all time.
3. Many of ______________ (wealthy) people made their money in the computer industry. Bill Gates, who
became famous for starting Microsoft, is ______________ (rich) than any king or queen in the world. He
also seems to be one of ______________ (generous) people as the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
has donated $30 billion to some of ______________ (poor) nations.

O Answer these questions. Give your opinion with some reasons. Use comparatives and superlatives.

1. What is the most useful gadget that you own?

________________________________________________________________
2. How easy is it to keep up with the latest developments in technology?
________________________________________________________________
3. What is the easiest way to learn a foreign language?
________________________________________________________________
4. Which is the best means of communication: email, texting, letter writing, or face-to-face discussion?
___________________________________________________________________

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P Complete the second sentence so that it has the same meaning as the first.

1. Our car is serviced by a mechanic twice a year.

We get _________________________________________ .
2. Someone needs to check the brakes on my bicycle.
My bicycle brakes need _____________________________ .
3. The new company website needed to be designed.
The company had __________________________________ .
4. This program needed to be downloaded before I could play the game.
I got ___________________________________________ .
5. Someone needed to install a new app on this smartphone.
A new app needed __________________________________ .
6. You need to dispose of your used battery carefully.
Your used car battery needs ____________________________.

Q Complete the phone conversation. Use the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

Omar: InstantTec Service, how can I help you?

Tony: It’s my new computer. I think it’s (1.) __________ (break). It’s still under warranty, but I think I’ll
have to (2.) __________ it __________ (get/replace).
Omar: What exactly is the problem?
Tony: Everything, actually. It won’t switch on at all. The screen is completely blank. Maybe you’ve sold
me a (3.) __________ (damage) computer.
Omar: Could you give me your user name, please? I can (4.) __________ your connection
__________ (have/check) first. If it needs (5.) __________ (repair), we’ll send a technician
over to identify the problem.
Tony: OK. The user name’s Genius89.
Omar: I’m checking it now. Hmmm… the line is OK, but your computer is not (6.) __________
(connect). Perhaps you need a new router.
Tony: No way! I (7.) __________ one __________ (have/install) by your technician a few weeks ago.
Omar: Are you sure that everything is (8.) __________ (plug) in?
Tony: Of course it is! Ermmm… let me just check. Oh, no! It was (9.) __________ (unplug). I know,
I (10.) __________ the house __________ (have/clean) yesterday. The cleaner has left the
(11.) __________ (disconnect) plug on the shelf. How embarrassing!
Omar: No problem, sir. It happens all the time. Anything else that needs (12.)__________ (fix)?
Tony: No, thanks. I’ve plugged it in now. That’s all that needed (13.) __________ (do). Thanks for the
help.
Omar: My pleasure, sir. We like to have (14.) __________ (satisfy) customers.

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A Complete the crossword puzzle.

Across Down

1. a thief 2. without permission

4. take control of a moving vehicle by force 3. blame someone

5. leave someone or something 6. take something away

7. refuse; to say no 8. a prisoner

9. a small crime
1 2 3
10. ran away; escaped

7 8

10

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B Decide if each sentence is active or passive. Write A for Active or P for Passive.

P Jerry’s bike was stolen last weekend.

1. _____ She was upset.

2. _____ She called the police.

3. _____ The thief has been caught.

4. _____ The jurors were selected yesterday.

5. _____ The jurors are non-biased people.

6. _____ Only citizens are selected for jury duty.

7. _____ The case will be presented today.

8. _____ Jurors will not be permitted to talk with family members about the case.

9. _____ The trial was short.

10. _____ The suspect was found guilty.

C Unscramble the passive sentences.

robbed / Saturday / The MiniMart / was / on / .

The MiniMart was robbed on Saturday.

1. money / taken / A lot of / the cash register / was / from / .

___________________________________________________________________

2. videotape / The / caught / burglar / on / was / .

___________________________________________________________________

3. not / The / hurt / cashier / was / .

___________________________________________________________________

4. been / the police / The burglar / arrested / has / by / .

___________________________________________________________________

5. been / The store / reopened / has / .

___________________________________________________________________

6. be / by / alarm system / store owner / will / An / installed / the / .

___________________________________________________________________

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D Rewrite the active sentences as passive sentences.

1. Bob broke the window.

______________________________________________________________________

2. The police catch thieves.

______________________________________________________________________

3. Somebody has opened the door.

______________________________________________________________________

4. They stole the car.

______________________________________________________________________

5. Somebody kidnapped the child.

______________________________________________________________________

6. They are going to hijack the airplane tomorrow.

______________________________________________________________________

7. Somebody has murdered the captain.

______________________________________________________________________

8. The police detectives will solve the mystery.

______________________________________________________________________

E Combine the sentences to create one past perfect or past perfect progressive sentence.
Use before, when, and because.

(1st) He didn’t lock his door. (2nd) The burglars walked right in.
The burglars walked right in because he hadn’t locked his door .

1. (1st) Maha was sleeping. (2nd) She heard a knock on the door.
_____________________________ when __________________________________.

2. (1st) I had a nice bicycle. (2nd) it was stolen.

Before ________________________________________________________________.

3. (1st) Everybody liked him. (2nd) The police arrested him for stealing.
_____________________________________________________________________.

4. (1st) Her cat was lost. (2nd) She was very sad.
_____________________________________________________________________.

5. (1st) He was eating dinner. (2nd) The police came to his door.
___________________________________________________________________
___.

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F Describe what you think had happened or had been happening before the events described below. Use the
past perfect or past perfect progressive.

1. When Faisal opened the door, he was surprised. There were clothes all over the floor. His bookshelves
were empty and the books were in a big messy pile. There was paper everywhere. The living room was
also a mess. There was broken glass on the floor and the TV was gone. He looked around and knew what
had happened… _____________________________________________________________
2. Tara went to the market on Saturday. There were people everywhere shopping, eating, and selling stuff.
She saw an old friend that was selling jewelry in a very crowded part of the market. She talked to her for
a minute, and then went to buy vegetables. When she reached into her pocket, her wallet was gone. She
knew what had happened… _____________________________________________________
3. Erika made a sandwich and decided to eat it outside in her garden. She put it on the table and went inside
to get some water. When she came back out, the sandwich was gone. There was just an empty plate,
but nobody was around. So she went back inside and made another sandwich. She put it in the garden,
but then needed a napkin from inside. When she came back out, the plate was empty again! She looked
around, but there was no one. Then she saw two big birds up in a tree and she knew what had been
happening… _____________________________________________________________

G Complete the newspaper article with the simple past, past perfect, or past perfect progressive.

The Missing Bag

TRENTON, New Jersey—Last Saturday, Mrs. Judy Bobson (call) called the police to
report that her bag had been stolen. Earlier that morning, she (1) (go) ___________ to the bank to take out
money, and go shopping. Her grandson (2) (graduate) ___________ from high school and she
(3) (decide) ___________ to buy him a new laptop for college.
She (4) (check) ___________ prices on the Internet and found out that a large electronic goods retailer
(5) (offer) ___________ a 30% discount on all computers. She (6) (ask) ___________ her brother to drive
her there but he could not leave work. So she (7) (put) ____________ the money in her bag and
(8) (leave) ____________ home in a hurry. Someone, at the bank, (9) (tell) ___________ her that a lot of
people (10) (go) _____________ to the store over the last three days to find bargains. She
(11) (decide) ___________ to take the bus but (12) (change) ____________ her mind and took a taxi.
When they (13) (get) _____________to the store, she paid the fare with some bills that she
(14) (put) ______________ in her coat pocket, (15) (get out) ____________and entered the store.
A very nice sales assistant (16) (show) ____________ her new laptops for some time, when she
(17) (realize) ____________that she (18) (not have) ____________ her bag. She was sure someone
(19) (steal) ____________it while she was looking at laptops. She (20) (ask) ____________ the store
security to lock down the doors and search all the shoppers there. The shop manager
(21) (try) _____________ to calm her down and get her to think about where she might have left her bag, but
she wouldn’t listen. All of a sudden, a man walked in holding Mrs. Bobson’s bag. She
(22) (leave) _____________ it in the taxi!

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H READING
Read the two stories. Then answer the questions.

America’s Dumbest Criminals

Story 1
CALIFORNIA, USA—A man, who was in serious financial trouble after having been fired because
of inadequate reading and writing skills, decided that robbing a bank would be the solution to all of his
problems. He chose the Bank of America in downtown San Francisco as his target. He was walking into the
branch when he realized he had not written his stick-up note. He decided to go through with it anyway and
got a deposit slip from the bank and wrote his note: “This iz a stickup. Put all your muny in this bag.”
While standing in line to give his note to the teller, he began to worry that someone had seen him
write the note and might call the police. He decided to leave the Bank of America and try another bank. He
crossed the street to the Wells Fargo bank. After waiting a few minutes in line, he handed his note to the
Wells Fargo teller.
The teller read the note and, judging from the spelling errors, realized that the robber was not very
bright. He told him that he could not accept his stick-up note since it had been written on a Bank of America
deposit slip. He explained that he could only accept the note if it were written on a Wells Fargo slip and that
he would either have to fill in one of their slips or go back to the Bank of America.
Looking somewhat confused, but taking the teller’s word for it, the man decided to leave the bank. The
Wells Fargo teller then called the police who arrested the man a few minutes later while he was waiting in
line back at the Bank of America.

Story 2
COLORADO, USA—A man walked into a corner store in Colorado Springs with a gun and demanded
all of the cash from the cash register. After the cashier had put the cash in a bag, the robber saw a pack of
cigarettes that he wanted behind the counter on the shelf. He told the cashier to put it in the bag along with
the cash. The cashier refused, saying that the man wasn’t over twenty-one.
The robber insisted that he was in fact older than twenty-one, but the cashier stood his ground and
refused to give it to him unless he showed official identification stating his age. The robber took his driver’s
license out of his wallet and gave it to the cashier. After a couple of minutes, the clerk agreed that the man
was indeed over twenty-one and put the pack of cigarettes in the bag.
As the robber ran from the store, the cashier immediately called the police and gave the name and
address he had seen on the license. The police arrested the robber two hours later while he was sitting in his
living room smoking a cigarette.

Story 1 Story 2
What did the robber do
wrong?

What would be a good

name for the story?

Do you feel sorry for

these criminals? Why?

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I Reorder the sentences to create the story of a silly burglary. Then answer the question.

He was wearing a jacket that belonged to the man of the house, and his pockets were
full of jewelry and candies that he had taken.

Outside the house, a bag was found with more items that had been stolen from the
house.

When the police came they found the burglar asleep on the couch.

When he was interviewed by the police, he claimed that he had bought the candies but
eventually admitted to having taken them from the house.

At the time the burglar had just been released from a two-year prison sentence for
burglary.

The owners of the house had locked all doors and windows before going to sleep the
night before.

But when they woke up early the next morning, they heard noises coming from the
living room.

Instead of checking the living room, they tiptoed into the kitchen and called the police.

On his way to the patrol car, the burglar apologized to the owners for falling asleep on
their couch.

He explained that he had been playing basketball all day and had got very tired!

What would you have done if you had found a burglar asleep in your living room?

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

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J Look at the picture. Take notes on the people, things, and actions that are happening.
Then write sentences that tell what is happening and why it is happening.

People Things Actions

1. ________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________

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K WRITING
There is an old saying “Crime doesn’t pay.” This
means that something always goes wrong and
there can never be a completely successful
crime. Do you agree or disagree? Why? Write
your opinion below.

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L Complete the story. Use the past tense of the verbs in parentheses.

Robert and Ted (1.) ________________ (be) school friends when they (2.) ________________ (be)
children. They (3.) ________________ (play) sports and (4.) ________________ (study) together.
After high school, they (5.) ________________ (not go) to the same college. Ted
(6.) ________________ (go) to Harvard in 2016. Then he (7.) ________________ (get) hired by a
detective agency in Geneva and (8.) ________________ (emigrate). At first, he
(9.) ________________ (not like) his job because it (10.) ________________ (involve) a lot of routine
work. He also (11.) ________________ (miss) his family a lot. But after several years, he
(12.) ________________ (not want) to move back home. Robert (13.) ________________ (stay)
at home after college. He (14.) ________________ (not find) a job easily, so he
(15.) ________________ (decide) to become a jewel thief. At first, he (16.) ________________ (be)
quite successful. He (17.) ________________ (rob) small town stores and the police never
(18.) ________________ (catch) him. Last year, he (19.) ________________ (start) to think big.
He (20.) ________________ (want) to travel and see the world. Then six months ago, he
(21.) ________________ (travel) to Switzerland to take part in a bank robbery. A week later, Ted
(22.) ________________ (see) Robert running out of the bank. He (23.) ________________
(recognize) him, so he (24.) ________________ (not arrest) him. They (25.) ________________
(meet) up again last month and (26.) ________________ (open) their own detective agency together!

M Answer the questions about the story in exercise L.

1. What did Robert and Ted use to do when they were young?
____________________________________________________
2. Did Ted enjoy his job at first? (Why? / Why not?)
____________________________________________________
3. Why did Robert become a thief?
____________________________________________________
4. Did Ted want to arrest Robert? (Why? / Why not?)
____________________________________________________

N Answer the questions with true statements about yourself.

1. What games would you play when you were young?

_______________________________________________________________________________
2. Who did you use to play with?
_______________________________________________________________________________
3. Did you use to live in a different place? Where?
_______________________________________________________________________________

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O Complete the sentences with the past progressive or simple past of the verbs in parentheses.

1. Where __________ (you / sit) when you __________ (hear) the noise.

2. My wife and I __________ (watch) the news on TV while the burglar

__________ (break) into our home.

3. When Mr. Jameson __________ (live) next door to us, he __________

(always / block) our driveway with his SUV.

4. The engine __________ (run) while getaway vehicle __________ (wait)

outside the jewelry store.

5. The bank cashier immediately __________ (activate) the alarm when the masked men __________

(enter) the bank.

6. The robbers __________ (wear) ski masks when we __________ (see) them.

7. I __________ (know) something wrong because he __________ (act) suspiciously.

8. While the felon __________ (serve) his prison sentence, __________ (study) a university course.

9. When the police __________ (stop) the suspect’s car, the stolen cash __________ (lie) in the trunk.

10. My brother __________ (always / take) my toys when we __________ (be) kids.

P Match the questions and complete the answers. Use the past progressive.

1. Have you always worked here? ___ a. I _____________ (teach) English.

2. What were you doing in China? ___ b. They ___________ (offer) a really good salary.

3. Were you staying at a hotel? ___ c. No. I _____________ (live) with a local family.

4. Why did you move there? ___ d. Nothing serious, except that it ___________ (always / rain).

5. Did you have any problems? ___ e. No. A few years ago, I ___________ (work) in China.

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A Write the missing letters.

c o z y
1. r ___ l a ___ i v ___ ___ y

2. ___ n ___ ___ u e

3. a l ___ e ___ n ___ t i v ___

4. e ___ o ___ y ___ t e m

5. ___ u r ___ a c e

6. ___ i d e s ___ r e a ___

7. c a ___ s u l ___

8. c ___ ___ m e ___ c i a l

9. ___ n d i ___ t u r ___ e d

B Write the words from exercise A next to the definitions below.

commercial : something that will be used for business purposes; not personal

1. ___________________: mostly; more or less

2. ___________________: one of a kind; unusual

3. ___________________: another option or choice

4. ___________________: warm and comforting

5. ___________________: covering a large area

6. ___________________: the outside or top of something

7. ___________________: plants and animals that work together in nature

8. ___________________: in its natural state; not bothered or touched

9. ___________________: a kind of container

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C Unscramble the sentences.

got / a car accident / He / into / nearly / .

He nearly got into a car accident.
1. barely / anything / You’ve / eaten / !
______________________________________________________________________

2. the / Is / enough / bright / light / ?

______________________________________________________________________

3. name / his / know / scarcely / I / .

______________________________________________________________________

4. very / goes / He / to / frequently / Asia / .

______________________________________________________________________

5. cooked / The / perfectly / are / not / potatoes / quite / .

______________________________________________________________________

6. disagree / completely / I / .
______________________________________________________________________

7. extremely / That / dangerous / is / road / .

______________________________________________________________________

8. planning / vacation / They’ve / finished / almost / their / .

______________________________________________________________________

D Circle the correct adverb of degree in each sentence.

1. There aren’t ( enough / scarcely ) rooms for us at this hotel. Some people can stay here, but other people

will have to go to another hotel.

2. It is ( nearly / extremely ) cold in the winter in Finland. People need to wear a lot of clothes to stay warm.

3. I am ( almost / completely ) out of money. I only have 10 riyals left.

4. It’s ( hardly / too ) late to go to the museum now. I’m going back to the hotel.

5. The flight was ( rather / barely ) bumpy. I feel sick now.

6. There were ( just / quite ) enough seats on the bus for all of us. Every seat was taken after we got on.

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E Write sentences using the adverbs of degree.

nearly: We are nearly at the hotel. It’s only a few more minutes away.
1. so: ___________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

2. very: _________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

3. absolutely:_____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

4. enough: ______________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

5. barely: ________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

6. completely: ____________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________

F Rewrite each sentence to include the sentence adverbs.

I don’t know what you’re talking about. (honestly)

Honestly, I don’t know what you’re talking about.
1. She is sleeping right now. (probably)
_____________________________________________________________________

2. They didn’t like the hotel. (admittedly)

_____________________________________________________________________

3. We missed the beginning. (actually)

_____________________________________________________________________

4. They have tried to call by now. (undoubtedly)

_____________________________________________________________________

5. Bob is avoiding me. (evidently)

_____________________________________________________________________

6. You’ll be staying with us. (naturally)

_____________________________________________________________________

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G Match the sentence adverbs with their meanings.

1. ____ clearly a. most likely; maybe

2. ____ undoubtedly b. formally
3. ____ presumably c. for sure; without a question; certainly
4. ____ probably d. truthfully
5. ____ unfortunately e. in reality; in fact
6. ____ actually f. obviously
7. ____ officially g. it would seem; I imagine
8. ____ frankly h. unluckily

H Read about youth hostels. Then write a paragraph about them, using adverbs
of degree and sentence adverbs.

Youth Hostels
• Youth hostels are located all over the world.
• They are popular with young people, but you do not have to be young
to stay at one.
• They often have very rustic accommodations, like cabins.
• People staying there often have meals with people they don’t know.
• The bathroom is often shared and located in the hallway.
• The prices are usually cheap.

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I READING
Read and answer the questions.

The Maho Bay Camps

St. John, U.S. Virgin Islands
The Maho Bay Camps in St. John in the U.S. Virgin Islands is one
of the oldest and most acclaimed green hotels in the world. The first
of the eco-tents were built in 1976 using hand construction methods
that left the local ecosystem undisturbed. Each of the 18 original tents
was constructed on raised platforms that are connected by elevated
walkways. Today there are 114 units at the Maho Bay Camps, but because
of these construction methods, the sand and coral remains mostly intact.
In addition to the elevated construction, there are other eco-friendly
design features. For example, the camps use rain collection and passive
solar architecture. Also, the bathrooms have low-flush toilets and
pull-chain showers, so that people use less water. Additionally, the run-off
water is connected to a recycling system that is designed to water the
plants in the area. Due to the popularity of the Maho Bay Camps, the
owner has recently built another facility on the other side of the island.
These tents have the latest in sustainable design, including solar energy.
They also have more impressive views of the ocean.
Admittedly, staying at the camps feels more like a rustic summer
camp than a beach resort, but that is much of its charm. The “tents”
are actually wooden cottages with fabric tops. They each have separate sleeping areas and open-air
balconies. Some of them have views of the ocean, but unfortunately, most of them don’t because of the
lush foliage and trees. However, the trees provide a lot of privacy, so they have benefits too. The wooden
walkways that connect the tents have so many steps that they recommend that you only stay there if
you are physically able to get around. There are shared public bathrooms and guests need to use the
walkways to get to them. Every tent has electricity and fans.
Although the camps are rustic, the cost is still expensive because, unfortunately, ecotourism
costs more to sustain than a typical resort. Guests will find that they are paying similar prices to typical
resorts, but they can rest assured that they are able to enjoy the beauty of nature and outdoors without
simultaneously damaging it.

1. Why don’t the tents disturb the local ecosystem? ________________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

2. What are two of the eco-friendly design features mentioned? _______________________

_______________________________________________________________________

3. Why shouldn’t people stay there if they aren’t physically fit? ________________________
_______________________________________________________________________

4. Why is it expensive to stay at the Maho Bay Camps? ______________________________

_______________________________________________________________________

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J Read the messages and decide what kind of vacation or trip each writer is on. Underline words and
phrases that helped you answer.

camping vacation ecotourism luxury vacation

business trip sailing vacation

To: friend@megagoal.com
Subject: our trip

Hi, all’s well here. We’re at the edge of a forest and about a 20-minute walk away from a beautiful
beach. We didn’t have to pitch our tents because there are simple, but comfortable bungalows on the
grounds. The only problem is it gets very crowded on weekends because hundreds of people drive
over for a swim. That’s not all. A lot of them bring their jet skis and start whizzing around in the water. I
hate that!
Apart from that, it’s good fun. The evenings are really great with a campfire, storytelling, and games.
Hope you can come along next year. How are you doing?
Best,
Sam

To: friend@megagoal.com
Subject: greetings

Dear all, To: friend@megagoal.com

Subject: the hotel
The view is spectacular and the wildlife is
unbelievable. We’re in town for supplies. It’s strange Dear Saeed,
to be cut off; no email, no cell phones, but it’s good to I hope all is well your end.
forget everything and enjoy nature. I’ll drop you a line
The hotel is fabulous, with five restaurants, a spa,
when we come to town next.
stores; it’s like a designer village. My room is on the
Take care,
23rd floor with a breathtaking view of the bay. It’s
Derek
almost too good to be true, and everyone is very
polite and professional.
The conference starts tomorrow and our group is
to be? Why?
Where would you choose getting ready. In fact, I have to meet them in the lobby
_____________ in about ten minutes.
__________________
Wish you were here. Talk to you later.
_____________
__________________ Adel

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K Look at the picture. Take notes on the things you can see and what is happening. Then write
sentences that describe the causes and effects of changes in nature.

Nouns Adjectives Verbs

1. ________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________

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L WRITING
Even though ecotourism can be rustic and rough, it often costs the
same or more than a luxury hotel. Do you think ecotourism is worth it?
Why or why not?
1. Before you write, fill in the chart with your ideas about the PROs
(advantages) and CONs (disadvantages) of ecotourism.

PROs of Ecotourism CONs of Ecotourism

2. Now write why you think it is or isn’t worth it. Use your ideas from
the chart to help you.

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M Complete the story. Use be going to with the verbs in parentheses.

Adnan and Hussain (1.) ______________ (visit) London for two days. When they arrive at Heathrow
airport, they (2.) ______________ (take) the London Underground train to the center of town. They’re
going to (3.) ______________ (get) off at Green Park Station. Adnan’s uncle (4.) ______________ (pick)
them up at the station. After they have dinner at his house, his sons (5.) ______________ (invite) some
friends over to meet them. The next day, Adnan and Hussain (6.) ______________ (go) on a tour of
the city on a double-decker bus. The bus tour (7.) ______________ (stop) at Big Ben and Buckingham
Palace, and includes a short cruise on the Thames River. On their last day, they (8.) ______________
(cross) the Millennium Bridge and visit the Tate Modern. In the evening, they (9.) ______________ (say)
goodbye to their cousins the hotel and take the Underground back to the airport. Adnan says, “I
(10.) ______________ (have) a short, but eventful trip.”

N Complete the questions. Use the question words in the box. Then write the answers from the story in
exercise M. Use the short forms of be going to.

When Who Where Which What How How long

1. _____________ are the boys going to go?

_____________________________________________________
2. _____________ are they going to stay there?
_____________________________________________________
3. _____________ are they going to travel to the center?
_____________________________________________________
4. _____________ is going to meet them at the station?
_____________________________________________________
5. _____________ are they going to do on the day after they arrive in London?
_____________________________________________________
6. _____________ famous buildings is the bus going to stop at?
_____________________________________________________
7. _____________ are they going to take the plane home?
_____________________________________________________

O Rearrange the words to make sentences.

1. the/ for / city / is / buildings / its / historic / famous
_____________________________________________________________________________
2. hot / and / climate / summer / the / the / is humid / in
_____________________________________________________________________________
3. cooler / temperatures / much / are / winter.
_____________________________________________________________________________
4. is / the / Athens / city / of / capital / Greece.
_____________________________________________________________________________
5. and / oranges the / producing / citrus / plains / are / fruits / fertile / renowned / like /for lemons
_____________________________________________________________________________
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P Write questions for the following answers. Use the underlined words in each question.

1. I don’t know what I’m doing this weekend.

__________________________________________________
2. No, I’m going to take the car tonight.
__________________________________________________
3. He’ll probably go to Dubai next vacation.
__________________________________________________
4. Their friends are arriving from Tabuk tomorrow.
__________________________________________________
5. She’s meeting her sisters at the airport in an hour.
__________________________________________________

Q Complete the conversation. Use the information in the chart. Use going to for definite plans and will for
indefinite plans.

Samir’s Weekend Plans

Thursday Friday Saturday
Maybe go to the Ha’il Museum Definitely go to the Friday Market Maybe watch the Ha’il Rally 10:30
4:00 p.m.–6:00 p.m. 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m. a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Definitely go to the Champions Definitely watch the camel races Probably go to the barbecue at
League football game 8:00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. Badr’s house 5:00 p.m.–8:00 p.m.

Ali: Hi, Samir. What are you doing this weekend?

Samir: I’m making plans for the weekend. Maybe I (1.) ______________________ (go) to the exhibition
at the Ha’il Museum on Thursday afternoon.
Ali: That’s going to be interesting! Are you going to stay all afternoon?
Samir: No. I (2.) ______________________ (probably / stay) for an hour or two. Do you want to go?
Ali: Sure! And I (3.) ______________________ (definitely / go) to the Champions League football
game at eight.
Samir: Me, too. Let’s get there at seven.
Ali: Fine. I guess we (4.) ______________________ (probably / be) the first people there.
Samir: That’s OK. We (5.) ______________________ (find) great seats for sure! Are you going to go to
the Friday Market?
Ali: I (6.) ______________________ (not spend) the whole day there. I think it
(7.) ______________________ (not be) much fun. What about Saturday?
Samir: I (8.) ______________________ (watch) the Ha’il Rally early in the morning, and
I (9.) ______________________ (probably / stay) till three. Are you going to it?
Ali: You bet! Then what are you going to do?
Samir: I (10.) ______________________ (go) to Badr’s house for the barbecue on Saturday evening.
Why don’t you come with me?
Ali: Thanks for the invite! Maybe I (11.) ______________________ (join) you. Perhaps
I (12.) ______________________ (call) Badr to check it’s OK with him first.
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 EXPANSION Units 1 – 3 1 Good Morning

A Match the words and their definitions.

1. ____ Hold on. a. wonderful

2. ____ I get it. b. That’s unfortunate.

3. ____ Does that make sense? c. without permission

4. ____ extraordinary d. barely

5. ____ paramedics e. I understand.

6. ____ unauthorized f. to leave someone or something

7. ____ to abandon g. Wait.

8. ____ nabbed h. bad quality; undesirable

9. ____ Are you kidding? i. Do you understand?

10. ____ That’s a drag. j. emergency medical aids

11. ____ scarcely k. Really?

12. ____ crummy l. stolen

B Circle the word that doesn’t belong.

a. cyber b. in person c. online d. virtual

1. a. kidnapping b. mugging c. insured d. murder

2. a. cell phone b. Internet c. pen d. fax machine

3. a. theft b. robbery c. pickpocketing d. misdemeanor

4. a. hijack b. inmate c. suspect d. robber

5. a. pavement b. lush c. pristine d. remote

6. a. undisturbed b. conservation c. deforestation d. preserve

7. a. obviously b. officially c. naturally d. clearly

8. a. completely b. barely c. scarcely d. hardly

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C Complete the sentences with the auxiliary verbs below. Use one verb twice.

am did does has was

are do have is were

Do you have any idea how expensive that is?

1. When ____________ the last time you saw him?

2. He (negative) ___________ say where he ____________ going last night.
3. That place __________ considered the most expensive restaurant at the moment.
4. __________ they ready when you arrived?
5. Prices _______________ getting more and more expensive every day.
6. The Holy Qur’an student ___________ been memorizing the verses for a whole month.
7. Crime (negative) __________ pay.
8. Next week I ______________ supposed to be there by nine every morning.
9. Teachers ____________ always earned good salaries in that school.

D Change the sentences from active to passive.

People use cell phones all over the world.

Cell phones are used all over the world.
1. People have sent a lot of information by email.
______________________________________________________________________
2. People are going to use the Internet in more and more remote areas.
______________________________________________________________________
3. Someone sent me a text message today.
______________________________________________________________________
4. Somebody invented the Internet in the 1960s.
______________________________________________________________________
5. The government purchases computers for schools.
______________________________________________________________________
6. Nathan Stubblefield invented the mobile phone in 1908.
______________________________________________________________________
7. The Japanese telephone company launched the first cellular network.
______________________________________________________________________

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E Circle the correct verb forms.

1. The boy ( played / was playing ) football when I ( had seen / saw ) him yesterday.
2. Mrs. Parker ( had left / was leaving ) before I ( arrived / was arriving ), so I didn’t see her.
3. I had been ( waiting / waited ) for two hours when my friend finally arrived.
4. The police ( arrested / were arresting ) the thief when he ( was running / had run ) out the door.
5. The Carters ( had lived / were living ) for two years in Memphis before they ( moved / had moved )
to Los Angeles.
6. Ibrahim (had never been / never was) to Greece before he (turned / was turning) 18 years old.
7. Helen Keller (was / has been) deaf and blind when she (got / had gotten) her university degree.
8. His face ( was / was being ) so red because he ( had been running / had run ).

F Rewrite each sentence to include the adverbs.

I got robbed last week. (unfortunately)

Unfortunately, I got robbed last week.
1. I had left the house for 10 minutes. (just)
_________________________________________________________________________
2. The robber saw me leave. (probably)
_________________________________________________________________________
3. I didn’t even lock the door. (admittedly)
_________________________________________________________________________
4. He must have been fast. (extremely)
_________________________________________________________________________
5. When I got back home, all of my electronics were gone. (completely)
_________________________________________________________________________
6. I was upset. (so)
_________________________________________________________________________
7. I called the police right away. (naturally)
_________________________________________________________________________
8. They were nice. (very)
_________________________________________________________________________
9. There have been a lot of robberies lately. (apparently)
_________________________________________________________________________
10. They think they will find him. (actually)
_________________________________________________________________________
11. I hope they do. (obviously)
_________________________________________________________________________

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G You are planning a trip to Malaysia. Read the list of activities and mark them as interesting or not interesting.
Write a sentence after each activity to explain why you would or wouldn’t like to participate.

Mountain Climbing Rock Climbing

Climbing up mountains is a wonderful way Rock climbing as a sport is relatively new in
to discover the biodiversity and uniqueness Malaysia, so there are many potential climbing
of the landscape. There are easier walks and venues to be explored.
more challenging peaks.

_________________________________________ _________________________________________

Jungle Trekking Bird Watching

Jungle trekking can take a few hours or days if Malaysia’s diverse ecosystem supports
you choose to camp. Among the best periods hundreds of resident bird species. All in all,
to go trekking is in the ʻdry season’ from March with a total of about 1,200 species, Malaysia is
to September when the rainfall is less. considered a bird watching haven.

_________________________________________ _________________________________________

Cave Exploration River Cruising

Caving has a lot of fans in Malaysia. There are A river cruise is an escape to another world.
numerous limestone caves that are home to You can sail quietly under overhanging trees,
amazing wildlife such as fruit bats, birds with
hear the call of birds, and observe at leisure life
edible nests, or attractive stalagmites and
below the surface.
stalactites.

_________________________________________ _________________________________________

Four Wheel Drive Expeditions Game Fishing

With over half the country still under jungle Malaysia is a prime tropical paradise and a top
cover, Malaysia’s natural landscape challenges game fishing destination. It has an abundance
man and machine in a test of skill and
of marine and inland angling locations.
endurance. A quiet stop to view the wildlife and
the waterfalls makes it all worthwhile.

_________________________________________ _________________________________________

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H Look at the picture. Take notes on the things and people (nouns) you can see and what is
happening (actions). Then write questions that you can ask the people in the picture.

Nouns Actions

1. _________________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________________

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I WRITING
A friend who lives in another city sends you this email:

To: friend@megagoal.com
Subject: visiting soon

Hi!
I am going to visit your city soon. I have not been there in a long time and I need your advice. Where
is a good place to stay? Why? What are the best things to do and see? Why? What should I be careful
about in your city? Why?
Thanks for your help!

1. Before you write a response to this email, complete the chart with your ideas.

Places to stay Things to see and do Things to be careful about

2. Now use your ideas from the chart to write an email to your friend. Be sure to answer all of the questions.

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 4 TV Around the World
A Unscramble the words.

zuzlignp puzzling
1. atborcsad ____________________________

2. stantnocest ____________________________

3. rvseino ____________________________

4. porossupre ____________________________

5. darwa ____________________________

6. lopt ____________________________

B Write the words from exercise A above their synonyms.

puzzling
This is a confusing mystery!

1. They will air the TV show tomorrow night at 8:00.

2. The story is about aliens that come to Earth.

3. There are only two competitors left!

4. I like the graphics variation of that computer game.

5. The winner gets a cash prize.

6. There are many wealthy people who work in the television industry.

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C Underline the direct and indirect objects in the sentences. Write D.O. for the direct object
and I.O. for the indirect object.

D.O. I.O.
Camilla gave the laptop to Sarah.

1. She told me a secret. 6. They will give the prize to the best athlete.

2. He wrote the poem for his wife. 7. Tom played the show for them.

3. Badr cooked us dinner. 8. Marisa bought me a present.

4. I sent the producer a letter. 9. The judges give the winner SAR 100,000.

5. Will you make me some coffee? 10. Would you show me the email?

D Rewrite the sentences another way. Change the order of the direct and indirect objects in each
sentence. If it’s not possible to change the order, write Not possible.

The actor read the lines for the director.

The actor read the director the lines.
His Dad bought it for him.
Not possible
1. They bought her a new laptop.
______________________________________________________________________
2. Could you give me the remote control?
______________________________________________________________________
3. Terry opened it for me.
______________________________________________________________________
4. He lent his car to a friend.
______________________________________________________________________
5. Faisal gave pictures to his fans.
______________________________________________________________________
6. Will you fix it for me?
______________________________________________________________________
7. Sarah translated the show for us.
______________________________________________________________________
8. The host gave the guest star a cup of coffee.
______________________________________________________________________

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E Complete the conversation with for or to. They are game show contestants and they are trying to create an
advertising poster to promote their product.

Carson: Fahd? Is that you?

Fahd: Yes, it’s me. I don’t have the address of the stationery store. Can you give it to me.

Carson: You mean you haven’t bought the paper and paints that we need? You can’t just expect me
(1) _____ make this poster on my own without any materials!

Fahd: Carson, you promised not (2) _____ speak to me…

Carson: I promised what?

Fahd: ...that you wouldn’t lose your cool. That you wouldn’t speak (3) _____ me like this again.

Carson: OK Fahd, I’m sorry. But I’m really stressed. I have to make the best poster possible (4) _____ all of
us; our whole team. That’s quite a responsibility!

Fahd: I know, and I want to help you that’s why I offered (5) _____ go and find the stuff (6) _____ you. No
one else offered. I know it’s not fair. It should concern all of us but…

Carson: OK. The store is on the corner of Poplar and 25th Street. You can’t miss it. It has a huge sign that
says “Best Art Supplies.”

Fahd: Right! I see it now. Have to go. I’ll have news (7) _____ you shortly.

Carson: Great! Thanks, and I’m sorry I spoke (8) _____ you the way I did.

Fahd: Oh, forget it. I’ll get some food (9) _____ us on the way back. And I’ll ask them to deliver the
supplies (10) _____ our studio immediately. See you later.

F Correct the error in each sentence.

for us
Elena prepared us dinner for.

1. He sold me it. 5. John turned on for his dad the TV.

2. Hanan opened him the box. 6. They gave the part for him.

3. My parents bought a computer to me. 7. Will you tell to me a story?

4. Can you cash me the check? 8. Arshad passed me it.

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G Look at the scenes from different TV shows. Write three sentences about each one.
Use a direct object and an indirect object in each sentence.

1. a. _________________________________________

b. _________________________________________

c. _________________________________________

2. a. _________________________________________

b. _________________________________________

c. _________________________________________

3. a. _________________________________________

b. _________________________________________

c. _________________________________________

H Complete the conversation with the words from the box.

all bug c’mon couch potato get a kick out of Nah

Sue: What are you doing tomorrow at 2:00 p.m.?

Kathy: I’ll be in the library.

Sue: Forget the library. Come check out the final episode of Our World with me.

Kathy: A game show? Are you serious? They (1) ______________ me! I don’t like them at all!

Sue: Oh, (2) ______________! They’re great! I (3) ______________ them!

Kathy: You’re such a (4) ______________ !

Sue: No, I’m not! I do other things! You don’t have to be (5) ______________ mean!

Kathy: I’m sorry.

Sue: So what do you say? Want to watch it?

Kathy: (6) ______________. I have a lot of studying to do anyway.

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I READING
What do you think of TV game shows? Read the people’s opinions and complete the chart.

Ahmed Othman Psychologist 50 years old

I believe that game shows are bad for contestants. They are put in stressful situations and
forced to be different on stage from what they really are. Many of them are in the process of
making life decisions about jobs, careers, or marriage and participate in order to secure their
finances; in other words, to win the prize. But they are forced to do their best on camera and
in a certain time frame. Of course, it’s tempting because of the fame and money that they
will get if they win. But just because some of these shows are popular doesn’t make them a
good thing. People don’t know what’s best for them and can’t recognize danger when there
is fame and fortune involved. I prefer to watch good films, documentaries, panel discussions, interviews, and so on.
TV can have so many benefits for the brain when it’s interesting and entertaining.

Hameed Mutaweh Electronic Game Designer 25 years old

As a game designer, I am against TV games in principle because they sometimes
influence people’s taste and have a negative impact on our work. So much air time is
used for game shows, and then more to interview contestants and afterwards some
more to interview winners and losers, etc. It is as if we had all run out of other subject
matter. What about the news? What about the world, the environment, scientific
research, different countries and cultures, art? There is so much more we could be
watching and learning about. Instead, we waste time watching individuals or groups competing against one
another, often in an unpleasant manner, in order to win. I think game shows bring out the worst in people and
are a waste of air time and brain time. My favorite thing to watch on TV is a good mystery show. I enjoy the
special effects, the plots, and the suspense. Then again, those are some of the reasons that I have become a
game designer I guess.

Dave Williams Computer programmer 30 years old

Personally, I think game shows are stupid. I like to be informed when I’m watching TV,
and game shows are not informative at all. I find them boring and predictable. You
can tell very quickly who the winners and who the losers will be. They’re supposed
to promote real skills and positive competition but they don’t. All contestants are
there to win for themselves at any cost. It’s simply not realistic to expect them to work
effectively in teams. Also, they know they are on camera when they discuss problems
and search for options, so they don’t behave naturally. They want to make a good
impression. I’m not sure they compete on equal grounds either. Who says the whole thing is not arranged
early on? Anyway, my favorite thing to watch on TV is the news. That’s all!

Ahmed Hameed Dave

Does the person like
TV game shows?

Why or why not?

What does the person

like to watch?

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J Complete the questionnaire and check your score.

Definitely Yes Not at all Your

Would you make a good game show contestant?
10 points 7 points 3 points score

1. Do you enjoy speaking in public?

2. Can you work with people you don’t know well?

3. Can you control your feelings?

4. Are you set on winning?

5. Are you a good loser?

6. Can you take criticism?

7. Can you follow instructions?

8. Do you get nervous in front of a camera or video?

9. Do you have a problem with strong lights?

10. Are you competitive?

TOTAL SCORE

Score:
83 – 100 You would make an ideal contestant!
64 – 82 You would make a reasonably good contestant!
30 – 63 Maybe not!

Write a few sentences describing some of the main characteristics of the ideal game show contestant.

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

__________________________________________________________________________

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K Look at the picture. Take notes on what you can see (nouns) and what is happening (actions).
Imagine where and when this meeting is taking place. Then write sentences about it.

Nouns Actions Place Time

1. _________________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________________

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L WRITING
There are many types of game shows. For example, there are shows for cooking, traveling the world,
finding a job, surviving in a remote area, and living with a group of friends—just to name a few! Which type
of game TV show would YOU want to be on? Why? Why would you be good on that show?
1. First, write notes in the chart.

What is the name of the show?

Who are the contestants?

What will they win?

What do they do to win it?

How are they eliminated?

What makes it interesting?

Why would you be good

on the show?

2. Now use the information in the chart to help you write an essay. Include an explanation of the show
(who the contestants are, what they will win, what they do to win, and how they are eliminated). Then
say why you think you’d be a good contestant on this show.

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M Write the definite article the where necessary.

1. You can see ____ moon and ____ stars when ____ sun goes down at

____ night.

2. ____ travel program featured ____ areas of ____ Africa around ____ Nile,

which is ____ longest river in ____ world.

3. ____ Great Pyramid of ____ Giza is one of ____ Seven Wonders of ____

Ancient World.

4. ____ Kufic script was used by ____ calligraphers to write ____ first copies

of ____ Holy Qur’an.

5. They went on ____ vacation to ____ island of ____ Mauritius in ____ Indian Ocean ____ last month.

N Write the article a, an, or the where necessary. Sometimes more than one answer may be possible.

1. We watched ____ documentary on ____ TV about ____ coral reefs in ____ Red Sea, which are ____

popular destination for ____ scuba divers.

2. We usually watch ____ football on ____ TV on ____ Saturday afternoon.

In ____ evening, we go out for ____ dinner at ____ our favorite

restaurant by ____ sea.

3. What makes ____ Riyadh ____ global city and one of ____ best places

to work in ____ Saudi Arabia? Is it ____ fast pace of ____ life?

4. ___ Amsterdam is full of ____ canals and ____ great number of ____

population cycle around ____ town, through ____ parks, and along ____ narrow streets.

5. ___ bullet train can travel at ____ speed of 300 km ____ hour. It isn’t as fast as ____ airplane, but ____

trip on ____ express train can take ____ shorter time.

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O Complete the sentences with who, that, or which. More than one answer is possible for each sentence.

A documentary is a film that/which depicts factual events.

The person who/that used to read the news is over there.

1. The Ha’il Rally is a car race ______ attracts many spectators.

2. The talk show host presents the show ______ is broadcast

in the afternoon.

3. The series ______ we watched may have been a remake.

4. A camera operator is a person ______ requires a steady

hand.

5. A satellite dish is a tool ______ we use to transmit signals.

6. A sound engineer is a person ______ mixes the sounds in a film.

7. The contestant ______ won the quiz show prize is a millionaire now.

P Complete the sentences by writing all of the possible relative pronouns that could be used: who, whom,
that, which, or Ø (for no relative pronoun). Then tick (Q) the box to show whether the relative pronoun is
acting as a subject or an object.

Subject Object
The man who/whom/that/0 I sat next to on the airplane was very nice. Q

1. Arabic is a language ______ requires a lot of practice.

2. English is the language ______ we are studying right now.

3. The actor ______ has won the award is over there.

4. Photo-journalism is a profession ______ can involve an element of risk.

5. My grandfather is the person ______ I admire most.

6. The popcorn ______ I ate made me thirsty.

7. A stuntman is a person______ replaces the main actor in dangerous scenes.

8. The director ______ we met on the film set yesterday was funny.

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 5 Working 9 to 5
A Match the job titles with the job descriptions.

1. ______ zoologist a. This is a special kind of doctor that operates on sick or injured people.

2. ______ race car driver b. This person writes the plots and scripts for TV and films.

3. ______ screen writer c. This person is involved in the study and care of animals.

4. ______ social worker d. This is a doctor for animals.

5. ______ surgeon e. This person drives fast cars in contests.

6. ______ veterinarian f. This is someone who helps people in need, such as the poor or disabled.

B Read the conversation between a college student and a career advisor. Write the missing words
from the box.

appreciated entail income satisfaction

cooperate entire respectful status

Mr. Canon: So, Khaled, what kind of job are you interested in getting after college?
Khaled: Actually, I’m not sure. That’s why I’m here. I know I want to have a lot of job (1) ______________.
Mr. Canon: Yes, well, it is important to like your job. What kind of (2) _______________ do you hope to earn?
Khaled: Well, I mostly just want to be sure that I have enough money to live on. What’s more important to me
is that I feel (3) _______________. I need to know that people are grateful for what I do.
Mr. Canon: I see. And what about working with others? Do any of your classes (4) _______________
groupwork?
Khaled: Oh, yes, a lot of them do. In fact, my (5) ____________________ senior seminar grade is based on
a group project.
Mr. Canon: Wow—the whole thing?
Khaled: Yeah, but I don’t mind. I (6) ____________________ well with others when I’m in a group.
We always get along well. I try to be (7) ________________ when working with other people.
Mr. Canon: Well, it’s important to be polite and show consideration. Oh, one more thing…
Khaled: Sure.
Mr. Canon: What’s your current employment (8) _________________?
Khaled: Well, I have a part-time job at the library.
Mr. Canon: OK, that’s great. I’m going to have you take a test now that will tell us about what types of
careers might be good for you.
Khaled: That sounds great! Thanks!
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C What advice would people in these professions give? Finish the sentences.

Dentist: “It is important that you brush your teeth every day .”

1. Veterinarian: “It is important that your cat .”

2. Teacher: “I want you .”
3. Police officer: “I recommend that you .”
4. Photographer: “I’d like you .”
5. Politician: “It is essential that the people of our country .”
6. Firefighter: “It is imperative that kids .”
7. Postal worker: “I suggest that you .”
8. Pilot: “It is important that everybody .”

D Read the advice on interviewing. Rewrite the sentences in the subjunctive.

Be on time.
It is essential that you be on time.
1. Bring your résumé.
_____________________________________________________________________
2. Dress nicely.
_____________________________________________________________________
3. Make eye contact.
_____________________________________________________________________
4. Shake the interviewer’s hand.
_____________________________________________________________________
5. Sit up straight.
_____________________________________________________________________
6. Use a confident voice.
_____________________________________________________________________
7. Answer all of the questions.
_____________________________________________________________________
8. Ask them questions, too.
_____________________________________________________________________
9. Write a thank-you note afterwards.
_____________________________________________________________________

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E Correct the error in each sentence.

How to Write a Good Résumé

that
It is important you write your name at the top.

1. I recommend you that put your educational background on it.

2. It is necessary to gives your phone number.

3. I suggest you to give your email address, too.

4. It is essential that list your work experience.

5. It is imperative that you are clear and concise.

6. I recommend that you talks about your skills.

7. It is important you include a list of references at the end.

8. I want that you call me if you have any questions.

F Look at the job titles. Write subjunctive sentences about the qualifications and qualities people
need to have for each job.

Salesperson: It is essential that they like working with people.

1. Tailor: _____________________________________________________________

2. Doctor: ___________________________________________________________

3. Chef: _____________________________________________________________

4. Hairdresser: ________________________________________________________

5. Accountant: ________________________________________________________

6. Farmer: ___________________________________________________________

7. Babysitter: _________________________________________________________

8. Firefighter: _________________________________________________________

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G Write four common sentences that people in each profession say. Be sure to use the subjunctive or
I’d like you + infinitive or I want you + infinitive.

1. It is essential that you stop at stop signs.

I’d like you to not drive too fast.
a. ________________________________________
b. ________________________________________
Police Officer
2. a. ________________________________________
b. ________________________________________
c. ________________________________________
d. ________________________________________
Dentist

3. a. ________________________________________
b. ________________________________________
c. ________________________________________
d. ________________________________________
Flight Attendant

H Complete the conversations with the words from the box.

cover in a bind keep it to yourself take off

help me out jumped ship No kidding Will do

A: Hey, Bob. Can you help me out ? 4. A: What’s wrong?

B: Of course. What do you need? B: I’m __________________.

1. A: Could you __________________? 5. A: Now make sure you call me when

B: Absolutely. I never talk about people’s you get there.
private business. B: __________________.

2. A: Did you hear that Imad __________________? 6. A: Do you want to go out on Saturday?
B: He did? Where is he going to work now? B: Well, I’m supposed to work, but I can try to get

3. A: I’m going to __________________ now. someone to _______________ for me.

B: OK. See you later! 7. A: Did you hear? I got a job!

B: __________________? Congratulations!

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I READING
Read the article. Then answer true or false.

What Makes People Successful?

Who do you think is the most successful person you know? Who do you think is the least
successful?
In order to answer these questions, we first need to define success. Everyone has a different
definition of what makes someone successful or not. Many of us place great value on performance,
on achievements, or on reaching various goals. Others associate success with material goods,
measuring it by how much one can acquire. Others measure success by how much they can
contribute to the well-being of their families, or to the community and society in general. There
are many other definitions, but arguably, most people associate it with becoming rich, famous, and
respected at work. Yet, it doesn’t have to be that way. Being successful could mean simply being
satisfied with oneself and one’s career. For many people, a successful person is someone who feels
that his or her work and life in general offer an exceptionally high degree of satisfaction.
But how does one get from here to there? How does one reach this feeling of satisfaction with
life and career? It seems that successful people consistently do two things:
• They use their natural abilities in their work.
• They set career and life goals.
In other words, successful people choose careers where they can use their natural abilities, or
do what comes naturally to them. For example, successful teachers are people who instinctively
know how to help people learn, and the best doctors are those who know how to listen to people.
Successful people know where they are starting from, and what direction they want to give their
lives and careers, even if it is something as simple and wonderful as raising a happy family.
What are your natural abilities? What are your career and life goals? If you can answer these
questions, you are on your way to achieving success.

1. _____ There is a general consensus on the definition of success.

2. _____ A lot of people think that you are successful if you are rich and famous.

3. _____ Successful people choose careers that match their skills.

4. _____ Successful people don’t plan their lives.

5. _____ Doing what comes naturally to you helps make you successful.

6. _____ Raising a happy family is not enough to be considered successful.

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J Match jobs and sentences. Some of the sentences can be used for more than one profession. Then
write one more sentence about necessary characteristics or qualifications for each job.

construction engineers accountants medical doctors architects teachers

flight attendants TV presenters consultants photographers reporters

1. construction engineers
It is essential that they like working outdoors.
It is important that they are good at supervising building projects.
2. ____________________________
It is important that they double-check every figure.
______________________________________________________________________
3. ____________________________
They need to invest a lot of time, hard work, and study to succeed.
______________________________________________________________________
4. ____________________________
It is imperative that they be good at designing buildings.
______________________________________________________________________
5. ____________________________
Parents want them to be creative, friendly, and effective.
______________________________________________________________________
6. ____________________________
Passengers expect them to be polite and helpful.
______________________________________________________________________
7. ____________________________
Viewers want them to be informative and entertaining.
______________________________________________________________________
8. ____________________________
It is necessary that they listen to people and help them make decisions.
______________________________________________________________________
9. ____________________________
It is essential that they have artistic talent and appropriate training.
______________________________________________________________________
10. ____________________________
We expect them to inform us of what is happening in the world.
______________________________________________________________________

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K Look at the picture. Write the headings and information you will need to give when you apply for a
job. Write the questions that you would ask a person applying for a job if you were the boss.

Information Required on An Application Form

1. ________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________

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L WRITING
My Career and Life Goals
1. What are your career and life goals? Write notes in the chart.

Things I’d like to do Things I’d like to do

Things I’m good at
in the next 1–2 years in the next 7–10 years

2. Now write an essay about your career and life goals. Answer the following questions:
• What are your natural abilities?
• What are your short-term goals? (next 1–2 years)
• What are your long-term goals? (next 7–10 years)

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M Write the question tags.

1. It was a part-time job, _________________ ?
2. He works in a bank, _________________ ?
3. You are not going to resign from your job _________________ ?
4. They took over the company, _________________ ?
5. There’s a new manager in charge, _________________ ?
6. We won’t have another meeting today, _________________ ?

N Write requests for the situations. Use can, could or would.

You must speak to the manager.

Excuse me, could I speak to the manager?
1. You want to apply for a job. You don’t have an application form.
_______________________________________________________________________
2. You’re tired. You want to have a short break.
_______________________________________________________________________
3. You don’t know where the manager’s office is?
_______________________________________________________________________
4. You want to know your customer’s address, and phone number.
_______________________________________________________________________
5. You need to send a text, but you don’t have a cell phone.
_______________________________________________________________________

O Choose the appropriate sentence or expression for a polite answer.

1. Will you help me with my résumé?
a. Why should I? b. Certainly. c. Are you serious?
2. I don’t understand these instructions.
a. So figure it out. b. Can’t you read? c. I’ll help you.
3. Would you let me see those files?
a. Not now. I’m busy. b. They’re mine. c. Sure.
4. Could you turn off your smartphone?
a. Of course. b. I’m online. c. No way!
5. Would you mind telling me where the post office is?
a. No, it’s too far. b. Yes, I’m busy. c. Sure. Straight down this road.
6. I’m sorry. I got held up in traffic.
a. Oh, come on! b. That’s all right. c. As usual.
7. Can you write down your contact details, please?
a. Get up and get them. b. No. c. Here you are.
8. Let me carry that box for you.
a. That’s very kind of you. b. Not likely. c. Why?
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P Complete the sentences with the correct form of have to, or must. Sometimes more than one answer
is possible.

1. Adel _____________ pack grocery bags because the customers pack their own.
2. He _____________ hang out with his friends now.
3. He _____________ be patient with his customers.
4. The customer _____________ pay for his groceries.
5. He _____________ go shopping without any cash.
6. The people in line will _____________ wait a long time.
7. The mother _____________ be responsible for her child.

8. The man with the watch _____________ be late for his appointment.

Q Complete the sentences. Use had to, didn’t have to, needed to, needn’t, or didn’t need to.
Sometimes more than one answer is possible.

1. Look at all those books! Bob _______________ lift them all at once.

2. Rana ______________ finish her assignment because it was already overdue.

3. They _______________ go to work yesterday. It was Friday.

4. You _______________ park your car. The attendant will do it.

5. I _____________ write a report, so I didn’t hang out with my friends yesterday.

6. We _______________ take an early flight. Our meeting is at 3 p.m.

7. The children _______________ eat breakfast quickly to catch the school bus.

8. Mother _______________ cook tonight because we’re going out for dinner.

9. I _______________ wait long for the bus this morning. It was on time today.

10. We _______________ pack any towels for the trip. The hotel provided
everything.

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A Write the words from the box next to their definitions.

conserve efficient plastic tap water

consumption organic recycle thermostat
crank up pesticides source

This is when food and plants are grown without chemicals. organic
1. This is the water that you get right out of the sink. ____________________

2. This is what we do when we turn something up, like the heat or the volume on our radio.
____________________

3. These are chemicals that farmers use to keep bugs and animals away from the fruits and
vegetables they grow. ____________________

4. This is the gauge that controls the temperature of our heat, air conditioning, or hot water
heater. ____________________

5. This is when we try to save something by only using a little of it. We usually do this because
there is a limited supply of it and we don’t want to waste it. ____________________

6. This is a synthetic material that we use in place of metal and wood. It’s light and difficult to
break. ____________________

7. This is the act of using something, or the amount that we use of something. _______________

8. This is where something comes from; the origin. ____________________

9. This is how we describe something that is productive or economical. ___________________

10. This is when we make something new out of old material. ____________________

B Answer the questions.

1. Why do farmers use pesticides? What is one problem with using pesticides to grow food?
______________________________________________________________________

2. What can you crank up? ______________________________________________________

3. What are some things that are commonly made of plastic? ___________________________
______________________________________________________________________

4. What things do you or your family recycle? ______________________________________

5. Why do most people want cars that are fuel efficient? ______________________________
______________________________________________________________________

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C Read the letter. Circle the gerunds.

Dear Editor,
I am writing because I have a concern about our community and our environment. I
have been living in this town for three years now. I love living here because most people are
interested in protecting the environment. However, I have noticed that when I go shopping,
most people have been using the plastic bags that the store provides. I quit using those years
ago because they are damaging our planet. I can’t stand seeing people who say they care about
the environment using them. I recommend buying three or four canvas bags at the store and
using them every time you go shopping. I advise keeping them in the car or near your front door
so that you remember to take them when you go to the store. By making small changes, I think
we can make a big difference to our world.
Thank you,
Bagging Betty

D Write the verbs in the correct column of the chart.

agree continue hate love prefer start

can’t stand decide imagine offer promise suggest
consider finish keep plan recommend want

Can only be followed Can be followed by either Can only be followed

by a gerund a gerund or an infinitive by an infinitive

consider

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E Write the verb in either its gerund or infinitive form.

Jasim decided to ride (ride) his bike as much as possible.

1. The Smiths are considering _________________ (get) solar panels.

2. We quit _________________ (water) our yard during the summer.

3. Mohammed is planning _________________ (get) a hybrid car next year.

4. I advise _________________ (separate) your paper and glass recycling.

5. The government wants us _________________ (conserve) energy.

6. I expect _________________ (have) a low energy bill this month.

7. Sara just finished _________________ (insulate) her hot water heater.

8. We agreed __________________ (eat) only locally grown vegetables this summer.

F Look at the pictures. Write three sentences that you think each person would say. Be sure to use a verb
followed by a gerund or infinitive.

1. Ahmed
a. I love growing my own vegetables.
b. ______________________________________
c. ______________________________________

2. Khaled
a. ______________________________________
b. ______________________________________
c. ______________________________________

3. Abdullah
a. ______________________________________
b. ______________________________________
c. ______________________________________

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G Write a sentence using each verb followed by a gerund or an infinitive. If the verb can only be followed by
either a gerund or an infinitive, then write only one sentence. If the verb can be followed by both a gerund
and an infinitive, then write two sentences.
hate I hate using a lot of water.
I hate to use a lot of water.
1. begin ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
2. decide ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
3. prefer ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
4. expect ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
5. quit ________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

H Complete the conversation with the words and phrases from the box.

a hassle a piece of cake I guess Whoops

a no-brainer chuck lame

Andrea: Whoops ! I left my water bottle inside. I’ll be right back.

Elizabeth: Oh, wait! I have bottles of water right here! You can have one of these.
Andrea: Actually, I try not to drink out of plastic bottles.
Elizabeth: Really? It seems like such (1) ____________________ to always have to carry that stainless
steel bottle around with you.
Andrea: Actually, it’s (2) ____________________. You’re always carrying around the plastic ones.
Elizabeth: True. But if I get tired of carrying it, I can always (3) ____________________ it. Anyway, I
usually recycle them.
Andrea: Well, that’s a good start, but don’t you think it’s (4) ____________________ to use the
energy to recycle plastic bottles when it’s so easy to just reuse the same one over and over?
Elizabeth: (5) ____________________. It still seems like I’m doing something since I at least recycle
them most of the time.
Andrea: Anyway, plastic bottles are bad for your health.
Elizabeth: Really?
Andrea: Yeah. The chemicals from the plastic can get into the water and cause health problems.
Elizabeth: Hmmm…well, in that case, it sounds like (6) ____________________. Want to help me pick
out a stainless steel water bottle?
Andrea: Sure!

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I READING
Read the article and answer the questions.

Buying Locally Grown

Eating organic fruits and vegetables is one way to help our planet since it does not involve spraying
harmful pesticides and herbicides into the environment. However, there are many people who say that eating
organic isn’t enough, and that it’s more important to eat locally grown fruits and vegetables. The organic
produce that you find in your grocery store is often shipped halfway around the world. This means that it is
both creating air pollution, and that it’s a few days old by the time it gets to the store. Locally grown produce
is better because it does not contribute to pollution. Also it’s the freshest possible, so you get the full amount
of its vitamins and nutrients.

Community Supported Agriculture (CSA):

One way to get locally grown produce is to become a member of a Community Supported Agriculture
(CSA). A CSA is of a group of individual people who promise to support a farm. This way, the farmland
becomes the community’s farm, with both the farmers and the consumers sharing benefits and risks.
Community Supported Agriculture began in the early 1960s in Europe and Japan as an answer to concerns
about food safety and the urbanization of farm land. Over the last 20 years in the U.S., CSAs have become a
popular way for people to buy local, seasonal food directly from a farmer.

How a CSA works:

A farmer offers a certain number of “shares” to the public. The share is usually made up of a bag of
vegetables. People who are interested in becoming members buy a share before the farming season begins.
Then, once the season begins, they get a box of seasonal produce each week throughout the farming
season (usually about 20 weeks long). This arrangement creates many advantages for the farmers and the
consumers.

Advantages for farmers Advantages for consumers

• They get to spend time selling the food • They get to eat the freshest produce possible.
early in the year when they aren’t as busy. • They get to learn about new vegetables and new
• They get paid early in the season, which ways of cooking.
helps with the farm’s cash flow. • They get to know the farmer who grows their food and
• They have an opportunity to get to know learn more about how food is grown.
the people who eat the food they grow. • They are contributing to the locally grown movement,
thus not creating more pollution by having food shipped.

1. One problem with organic fruits and vegetables is that ______.

a. they’re grown with pesticides b. they’re often shipped from far away
2. Produce probably means ______.
a. fruits and vegetables b. farm animals and meat
3. CSAs began in the 1960s in ______.
a. Europe and Japan b. the U.S.
4. A share of the farm is ______.
a. vegetables that you buy at the market every week
b. a bag of vegetables that you buy before the growing season, but pick up every week
5. One benefit of a CSA for both farmers and consumers is that they get to ______.
a. know each other b. learn about new vegetables and new ways of cooking

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J Answer the questions. Write sentences.

1. Why are products packaged in a particular way? Think of examples.

______________________________________________________________________________

2. Is packaging used to preserve food products?

______________________________________________________________________________

3. Is it used to promote products?

______________________________________________________________________________

4. Why do people who live off the grid avoid buying packaged goods?

______________________________________________________________________________

5. Think of products that have multiple packaging, e.g. plastic wrappers as well as a paper box.

What do you do with the packaging? Do you think it’s necessary? Why? Why not?

______________________________________________________________________________

Κ Consider the type of packaging that is used for different products and write which is environmentally
friendly and which is harmful to the environment.

Paper cartons, e.g. in cartons of milk

Plastic containers or bottles, e.g. orange juice, oil, shampoo
Glass bottles or jars, e.g. jam, perfume, spices
Cellophane bags or wrapping, e.g. chocolates, candy
Paper packaging, e.g. rice, pasta, cookies
Paper and plastic, e.g. batteries, gadgets
Cloth bags and wrappers, e.g. scarves, slippers, jewelry

Can we recycle/reuse some of the packaging? If so, how?

______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________

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L Look at the picture. Take notes on the things and people (nouns) you can see and what is
happening (verbs). Write words to describe the picture (adjectives). Write sentences to tell people
how they can go greener.

Nouns Verbs Adjectives

1. ________________________________________________________________________

2. ________________________________________________________________________

3. ________________________________________________________________________

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M WRITING
Where does your food come from?
1. Take notes on everything you eat in a day. Write down where you (or your friend, family member, or
restaurant) bought it and where it was grown or produced. If it came in a package, look at where the
package came from. If it is a fresh food like fruits and vegetables, look for a sticker or sign that says
where it was grown.

Where you Where it was grown

Food you ate
bought it or made

Fruits and Vegetables

Milk and Dairy

Meat, Poultry, and Fish

Grains and Breads

Snacks

Other

2. Write about where your food comes from and how this might have an impact on the environment.
Explain ways that you could buy more locally grown and made foods.

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N Complete the sentences with the words in parentheses. Use the simple present or present progressive.

1. Trees _________________ (grow) more quickly in cooler climates than in the desert.

2. Scientists say that the world’s climate _________________ (change) rapidly.

3. Planet Earth _________________ (go) round the sun.

4. Farmers _________________ (work) long hours in all parts of the world these days.

5. Governments _________________ (consider) measures to limit overfishing.

6. How _________________ (he/know) which type of fuel is the greenest?

7. The polar ice caps _________________ (melt) at a dramatic rate.

8. The UAE _________________ (not/have) a high level of rainfall.

9. We _________________ (currently/research) ways of conserving water.

10. _________________ (you/believe) that the oceans will cover Earth one day?

O Complete the sentences. Use the simple present and the present progressive of the verb in
parentheses for the permanent or temporary situations.

1. Water __________ at 100oC, but don’t touch it when it _________ . (boil)

2. Noura __________ English at school, and now she ___________ for exams.

(study)

3. At present the boys __________ with their uncle in Jeddah, but they usually

________ with their parents in Makkah. (live)

4. Air pollution __________ the oxygen levels these days, and this generally

________ our quality of life. (deplete)

5. The weather outlook __________ very favorable now, but we __________

at the long range forecast. (not look)

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P Complete the sentences about facts. Use the simple present or will in the second clause.

1. If you _________ (heat) ice, it _________ (melt).

2. If they _________ (replant) the forest, it _________ (take) several years to grow again.

3. The city’s atmosphere _________ (not improve) if we _________ (not stop) burning fossil fuels.

4. If we _________ (install) photovoltaic panels, _________ we _______ (cut) our fuel costs?

5. If you _________ (not water) plants, they _________ (not grow).

6. The ranger _________ (ask) you to leave if you _________ (not obey) the park rules.

7. If we __________ (teach) children in school about green issues, they __________ (treat) the

environment with more respect.

8. The consequences __________ (be) disastrous if we __________ (not reduce) carbon emissions.

Q Complete the sentences to say what will/might happen in the following situations. Use your own ideas.

1. If we don’t find alternative sources of energy, _________________________ .

2. If we develop more efficient farming methods, _________________________ .

3. If we keep our town streets clean, _________________________ .

4. If we limit the fish industry, _________________________ .

5. If we stop using plastic bags, _________________________ .

6. If we all work together, _________________________ .

7. Your idea: __________________________________________________ .

8. Your idea: __________________________________________________ .

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A Complete the crossword puzzle with words or phrases.

Across
2. something that is inconvenient to do 7. money received or earned
3. in a difficult situation (3 words) 9. do me a favor (3 words)
5. something difficult to understand 12. leave (2 words)
1 or solve 14. a variation of an earlier or
2
original thing

10 11

13

15

12

14 Down
1. enjoy (5 words) 11. chemicals that stop
4. very easy (4 words) bugs and weeds from
6. be grateful for killing vegetables
8. produced without chemicals 13. work together well
10. someone who has financial 15. throw out
success

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B Add to or for to each sentence.

The doctor gave the medicine to the patient.

1. My friend will translate the film __________ us.

2. The salesperson sold the vacuum cleaner __________ us.
3. I’m hiring a carpenter to build a table __________ my kitchen.
4. That policeman is going to give a ticket __________ the man in the red car.
5. The veterinarian is giving treats __________ the animals.
6. The chef is going to cook a delicious meal __________ us.
7. Mrs. Willis gave homework __________ her class.

C Complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

Jack wants to spend (spend) time working with computers.

1. Maha enjoys ___________________ (help) people who are less fortunate.

2. We hope ____________________ (start) our own business someday.
3. I try _____________________ (get) an hour of reading in every day.
4. Omar prefers ____________________ (work) with people rather than alone.
5. She is considering __________________ (go) back to school.
6. I began ______________________ (work) there in March.
7. Tom decided ____________________ (apply) to medical school.
8. Jasim offered ________________________ (bring) you to work today.

D Complete the sentences with your own ideas. Use a gerund or infinitive.

1. I really enjoy ___________________________________________________________.

2. I refuse _______________________________________________________________.
3. I need ________________________________________________________________.
4. I can’t stand ___________________________________________________________.
5. I prefer ________________________________________________________________.
6. I plan _________________________________________________________________.
7. I would consider ________________________________________________________.
8. I expect _______________________________________________________________.

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E Unscramble the words to form sentences.

nobody / it is necessary / water their lawn during the drought / that

It is necessary that nobody water their lawn during the drought.
1. I / that / he suggested / buy a hybrid car / .
_________________________________________________________________________

2. buy a stainless steel water bottle / I / to / you / want / .

_________________________________________________________________________

3. we / that / try to save water / it is essential / all / .

_________________________________________________________________________

4. that / environmentalists request / eat locally grown food / we / .

_________________________________________________________________________

5. everyone / that / try to conserve energy / it is important / .

_________________________________________________________________________

6. turn off the lights when you’re not in a room / environmentalists recommend / you / that / .
_________________________________________________________________________

7. you / I’d / to recycle all of that paper / like / .

_________________________________________________________________________

8. she / that / reuse containers as much as possible / they asked / .

_________________________________________________________________________

F Correct the errors in the sentences.

the word for

My teacher pronounced me the word.

1. I want you that become a lawyer. 6. Will you reserve a table me?

2. He ordered me it. 7. Maria asked that Lisa brings a dessert.

3. The carpenter built a new closet to us. 8. My teacher suggested to come a little early tomorrow.

4. I decided taking a break. 9. I love to eating out at restaurants.

5. It is important you come on time. 10. I demand to you tell me what you’re talking about.

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G Read the article and answer the questions.

Dates or chocolate?

Imported European chocolates have become part of the culture when it comes to
celebrations. During Eid-al-Fitr, stores stock extra chocolates. For this reason, large
amounts of chocolate are imported to meet the demand. For some, chocolates are a
symbol of affection and care, and totally in keeping with the spirit of Eid.

Dates are naturally in demand all year long and more so during Ramadan. Dates, like
chocolates, are available in different varieties. Nowadays, dates are stuffed with toffee
and dried fruit, almonds, pistachios and walnuts, or dipped in chocolate!

Chocolates are available in countless varieties and forms - dark, light, white, bitter,
semi-sweet, sweet; with wafers, caramel or fruit; in powder or syrup form; in different sizes
and shapes; some wrapped in foil or cellophane or tiny boxes; and others arranged in
elaborate boxes that contain an assortment of chocolates.

Elaborate arrangements of chocolate have become the trend for gifts, gaining more
ground by the day. The busiest time for confectioners in the Kingdom is the
post- Ramadan period when numerous orders for chocolate arrangements have to be
filled, costing anywhere from SAR 200 to SAR 2,000 or more.

1. Why is chocolate imported in large amounts?

_____________________________________________________________________________

2. What varieties are available?

_____________________________________________________________________________

3. When is the busiest time of year for confectioners? Why?

_____________________________________________________________________________

Find each word or phrase in the text and match it with the correct definition.

1. ____ dipped a. a feeling of love, liking, or caring

2. ____ confectioners b. in accordance with, in agreement with, suitable

3. ____ affection c. submerged into liquid and raised up again

4. ____ fill (an order) d. supply the goods/product that a customer has ordered

5. ____ assortment e. a mixture of different things or a variety

6. ____ in keeping with f. people who make/sell candy, cakes, chocolates, etc.

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Η Look at the picture. Take notes on how this boy feels and what has happened
(actions) to make him feel that way. Use the words you listed to write sentences.

Feelings Actions

1. _________________________________________________________________________

2. _________________________________________________________________________

3. _________________________________________________________________________

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Ι WRITING
Write a description of an important holiday in your culture. Answer the following questions in your essay:
•What is the name of the holiday? • What do people usually wear?
•When do people usually celebrate it? • What do people usually eat?
•What do people do to celebrate it?

1. First, make notes in the word map.

2. Now use your word map to help you write your essay. Be sure that the body of your essay supports
your topic sentence.
What we wear

Name of holiday

What we do What we eat

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Writing Skills 1
Capitalization
Rules for using capital letters are often different in English from the rules for using them in your own language,
so it’s important to check your written work for mistakes after you finish. Review the rules below and then
complete the exercises.

1. Always use capitals at the beginning of sentences and quotations.

2. Use capitals for the names of cities, countries, rivers, lakes, mountains, universities, etc.
3. Use capitals for the days of the week and months of the year, but don’t use them for the seasons.
4. Most jobs don’t need capitals.
5. Use capitals for every word in titles, except for articles, conjunctions, and prepositions, unless
they are the first word.
6. Use capitals for the names of organizations, but not for their products.
7. Use capitals for nationalities, languages, and religions.
8. Use capitals for family words when they appear alone or followed by a name, but don’t use
them when the word has a possessive pronoun or an article before it.
9. Use capitals for the names of holidays and historical events.
10. Don’t use capitals for school subjects unless they are the name of a language.

A. Read the sentences and write the number(s) of the rule(s) each one illustrates.
1. She cried, “Look out!” 1
_______
2. The United States celebrates Independence Day on July 4th. _______
3. My father is a lawyer. _______
4. My favorite vacation was when my parents took us to Lake Como in Italy. _______
5. Harry used to work for Microsoft, but then he decided to become a teacher. _______
6. They graduated one Wednesday in the fall. _______
7. Uncle Dan majored in French and Latin. _______
8. Steve Queen will be talking about his new book, Out in the Cold. _______

B. Look at the sentences and decide if the use of capital letters in each one is correct or incorrect.
If the use is incorrect, change it.
1. I was born in Brooklyn, New York.
2. How long have you been studying english?
3. Have you read 20,000 leagues under the sea?
4. My favorite season is spring.
5. Faisal wants to be a Doctor when he’s older.
6. Paul turned and asked, “what time does the game start?”
7. Tony thinks he’s very clever because he studied at harvard university.
8. Roy and Colin are really excited because they’re going skiing in december.

C. Rewrite the sentences using capital letters correctly.

1. my father was born in london on october 16, 1967.
2. veronica can speak russian, french, spanish, english, and italian.
3. gregor fischer, the famous french writer, has just published his new novel wind in the trees.
4. i really don’t like mondays and wednesdays, because we have math, spanish, and biology.
5. ahmed yawned and said, “there’s nothing better in life than a quiet friday at home.”
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Writing Skills 2
Error Correction: Unnecessary Words
When checking your work, you need to think carefully not only about whether or not words are missing, but
also if some words are unnecessary, either grammatically or because they are repeating something you’ve
already said. Look at the guide below to help you.

1. the: The is commonly included by accident when you are translating from your own language.
Remember, for example, that English doesn’t use the before nouns when talking about
things in general, or when talking about abstract nouns.
I don’t think students should be given more homework.
Unemployment is one of the biggest problems in the developed world.

2. Prepositions: Sometimes a word in your native language needs a preposition before or after it,
but in English it may be unnecessary. Think carefully—are you writing in English
or simply translating?
I went home at six o’clock. (NOT: I went to home at six o’clock.)

3. and: Although it is not grammatically incorrect, we do not usually include and in lists
until before the final item.
I went shopping and bought a suit, three shirts, a pair of shoes, and a tie.

4. Words that have the same meaning: Be careful not to repeat yourself by using words that have
the same meaning. For example, something can be big or large, but saying A big, large tiger
sounds very strange, because it repeats the same concept.

5. Contractions: Don’t repeat words that are already present in contractions.

Jack’s been to Kenya. (NOT: Jack’s has been to Kenya.)

6. Personal pronouns: Don’t use personal pronouns if you’ve already used a name in the same clause.
Lindsay lives in Mexico. (NOT: Lindsay she lives in Mexico.)

A. Read the sentences and write the number(s) of the rule(s) each one illustrates. Correct the mistake(s) in
each sentence.
1. Donna Keeley she likes reading the books and the poetry. _______
2. Can you ask to the waiter for the check? _______
3. Although he is very clever intelligent, ali failed to his math test. _______
4. I normally get to the work at eight in the morning and go for the lunch at twelve. _______
5. Could you lend to me five dollars, please? _______
6. I’m very really interested in the ancient history. _______
7. Even though they threatened to him, he refused not to tell them the secret. _______
8. The violence is never an answer to the problems. _______
9. My brother he lives in Washington, D.C. _______
10. We’re are looking forward to seeing you the next week. _______

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Writing Skills 3
Punctuation 1
Although your language may use the same punctuation symbols as English, it is important to realize that English
may have different rules for using them. Punctuation in English can affect meaning, and poorly punctuated
writing is very difficult for the reader to understand.

1. Periods: Use a period after statements and commands.

I’ve decided to change jobs. Make me a cup of coffee, please.
2. Question marks: Use a question mark after, but never before, questions. Don’t use one after
reported questions, use a period instead.
“Have you got any change?” “What time is it?” she asked.
She asked me what time it was.
3. Exclamation points: Use after surprising pieces of information and exclamatory phrases or sentences.
I got a promotion! Oh, stop it! No way!
4. Quotation marks: Use quotation marks at the beginning and the end of direct speech. Other
punctuation usually goes before the end of the quotation marks. Quotation marks are also
often used to show the title of articles, poems, stories, etc.
Mark said, “I really don’t think you want to do that.”
Have you ever read “The Road Not Taken” by Robert Frost?
5. Apostrophes: Use apostrophes in contractions and in the formation of possessives.
Please don’t do that. He’s so smart it’s unbelievable.
Have you seen Tom’s new car? Mike’s apartment is very spacious.

A. Look at the sentences below and include the correct punctuation marks (commas and capital letters are
already given).
1. Well arrive at about half past seven
2. Its raining What are we going to do
3. He asked me what time the banks closed I said I didnt know
4. Dont touch that iron Youll burn yourself
5. Have you met Mohammeds cousin, Adel
6. Aisha turned to Mona and said, I’m sorry, but I still dont know what you mean
7. Hes written a new poem called Seasons
8. Can you give me a call in the morning he asked You know how bad I am at waking up early

B. Decide if the punctuation in the following sentences is correct. If it’s incorrect, change it.
1. I have to go to school and speak to my children’s teacher.
2. “Would you like him to call you back”? she asked.
3. The horse lifted it’s head and looked at us.
4. We’ve invited the Harrison’s to dinner.
5. “Leave me alone!” Tom screamed, “Nobody here understands me.”
6. I’m reading an interesting article called “Safer Internet.”

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Punctuation 2
The comma has various uses in English, often helping to divide various pieces of information
that appear in the same sentence.

Use commas:
• to separate items in a list
We went to Spain, France, Italy, and Greece on vacation.
• after yes and no in answers
Yes, I did. No, I haven’t seen him recently.
• before conjunctions (e.g., and, but, so) that separate two clauses
He didn’t like living in Washington, but he didn’t want to leave his job.
• to separate names of people in direct address
How very nice to see you again, Mr. Smith.
• after transitional expressions (e.g., for example, however, furthermore)
Successful products today are truly international. For example, Microsoft programs are
recognized all over the world.
• to separate adjectives that modify the noun separately
Gerry was tall, athletic, and very clever.
• to separate quotation marks for direct speech from the rest of the sentence
“I’m bored,” Tim said. “When are we going to do something different?”
• to separate clauses
As soon as I get to the office, I’ll send you the report.
• to separate non-defining clauses from the rest of the sentence
Tony Wakefield, who came to Mexico in 2009, is a director.
• to separate interjections
I am, by the way, also going to Chicago.

Don’t use commas:

when the conjunction does not separate two independent clauses
I want to get married and have children.
for names when it is not direct address
I spoke to Dr. Franklin and he said that it was no problem.
for defining relative clauses
That’s the man who stole my car!

A. Insert commas in the appropriate places in the sentences below.

1. What do you think John?
2. If I had a million dollars I’d buy a house on the coast.
3. It was very hot in the sun so we moved our chairs into the shade.
4. “I really don’t think that that’s fair” he said “You hardly know me.”
5. Mr. Wassermann who was born in Germany has taught at the school for the last twenty years.
6. For breakfast this morning I had yogurt peaches toast and coffee.
7. I’ve had these books for over a year. However I only started reading them last month.
8. Yes I know what you mean but I really don’t agree!
9. When you get to the hotel can you give me a call?
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