Basic 2 Unit 3

Unit 3
Getting Help

Directions to the Museum

a. Match the answers in column B to the questions in column A.

A B
c 1. Can you give me directions? a. No, I don’t smoke.

b 2. Have you got a pen? b. Sorry, I haven’t got one.

3. Have you got a cigarette? c. Sure, no problem.

a
d 4. Do I turn left at the men’s shop? d. No, you turn left at the cinema.

b. Give your partner directions to your house from your school.

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c. Look at the map and mark which of the directions are true and which are false.

True False
1. The men’s store is next to the school. x
2. Phil is standing in front of the sports store. x
3. The gift store is on the corner of Hill Street and Trenton Street. x
4. The school is opposite the bus station. x
5. The library is on the corner of Canal Street and Trenton Street. x
6. To go to the bus station you turn left at the men’s store. x

d. How can Phil get to his house? Write down directions to help him get home.

Walk straight down Canal Street until you reach Hill Street.
1. ________________________________________________________________
Turn right on Hill Street and continue walking past the Gift Store.
2. _______________________________________________________________
Cross the intersection of Hill Street and Trenton Street.
3. _______________________________________________________________

Phil's house will be on the left, right after the intersection.

4. _______________________________________________________________

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Clean-House Agency
a. Here is another ad for a business. Read and complete the ad with the words below.

cleaning up • everywhere • have • help • phone • tired

Is your new dog barking all night long, biting holes in your trousers, and making a
everywhere Do you feel (2) ______________
mess (1) ______________? tired from the sleepless
cleaning up
nights and from (3) _______________? Then (4) _____________
phone Happy Dog
help
Trainers. We can (5) ______________ you! No matter what the problem is or
have
what kind of dog you (6) ____________, Happy Dog Trainers always know to do.

Our phone number is: 999-0771. Call us soon! You wont’ be sorry!

b. Can you tell which ad belongs to which business? Match the ads in column B to the
businesses in column A.

A B
b
1. Park Gardeners ___ a. “What you drive is what you are.”

c
2. Shiny Hair Salon ___ b. “We can make your green dreams come true!”
a
3. Clean Car Agency ___ c. “We care for your hair.”

c. Choose one of the businesses from activity b. and write an ad for it. Use the words
and phrases from activities a. and b. to help you.

Looking for a fresh new look? At Shiny Hair Salon, we care for your
__________________________________________________________
hair! Our expert stylists will give your hair the shine and style it
__________________________________________________________
deserves. Whether you want a bold new cut, sleek straight hair, or
glamorous waves, we've got you covered.
__________________________________________________________
Visit us today and let us make your hair dreams come true!
__________________________________________________________

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Newsstand
a. Do you remember the “Newsstand” dialogue? Complete it by putting the words
below in the correct order.

1. isn’t there / near here / a train station? / Excuse me,

Excuse me, isn’t there a train station near here?
________________________________________________________________
2. new / sure / I’m not / sir. / Ah, / here. / I’m
Ah, I’m not sure, sir. I’m new here.
________________________________________________________________
3. sell / you / maps? / Do
Do you sell maps?
________________________________________________________________
4. think / I / don’t / so.
________________________________________________________________
I don’t think so.
5. Please / you / Are / sure? / look.
Are you sure? Please look.
________________________________________________________________
6. I / any. / don’t / Well, / see
Well, I don’t see any.
________________________________________________________________

b. Imagine you are asking a newspaper salesman for help, but this time he/she can
answer your questions. Write a dialogue for this situation.

You: me
Excuse _______________, help me
can you ________________?
Salesman: Yes, __________________.
of course
You: the train station
I’m looking for __________________. is it
Where __________________?
two blocks down this street, on the left.
Salesman: It’s __________________.
You: sell
Do you __________________ maps?
we do. They’re right over here.
Salesman: Yes, __________________.

c. Practice the dialogue with a partner.

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Present Simple: Statements/Wh Questions

a. Rose Smith works as a housekeeper for the “Clean-House Agency”. Mark the
sentences that Rose might say about her daily routine.

1. I will write you a letter when I have time.

x 2. Every day I clean somebody else’s home.
x 3. I work very hard and don’t stop until the house is clean and tidy.
4. I went to see a good movie last night.
x 5. I start work early in the morning.
x 6. I always begin with the bedrooms and I end with the kitchen.

b. Answer the questions about yourself.

1. When do you get up in the morning?

I get up at 6:00 am every day.
________________________________________________________________
2. What do you eat for breakfast?
For breakfast, I usually eat bread with cheese and a cup of coffee.
________________________________________________________________
3. When do you start work/school?
I start work at 7:00 am
________________________________________________________________
4. How do you get to work/school?
________________________________________________________________
I get to work by car.

5. What do you eat for dinner?

For dinner, I usually eat rice with fried chicken and mashed potatoes.
________________________________________________________________

c. Compare your routine with your partner’s. Do you have similar routines or are they
very different?

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d. Rose wants to work for a new company called “Keep It Clean”. She is at a job
interview. Complete the questions that her interviewer asks.

Interviewer: do you want to work for "Keep It Clean"?

Why (1) ____________________________________________?
Rose: Because I enjoy cleaning people’s homes – and it’s a good exercise!
Interviewer: Where (2) __________________________________________?
do you live?

Rose: I live right in the center of town.

Interviewer: do you usually get around?
How (3) ____________________________________________?
Rose: Well, I don’t have a car, but I can get anywhere by train and by bus.
Interviewer: When (4) ___________________________________________?
can you start working?

Rose: Oh, I can start right away! Thank you!

e. What about you? Imagine you are looking for a new job. Complete the following
interview by answering the questions in full sentences.

1. What do you do?

_________________________________________________________________
I work as a hospital maintenance technician

2. Where do you live?

I live in Duran
_________________________________________________________________
3. Do you enjoy helping people?
Yes, I really enjoy helping people, whether through my job or in my personal life. It gives me a sense of fulfillment.
_________________________________________________________________
4. What do you prefer, a day job or a night job?
I prefer a day job because I find I am more productive and focused during the day.
_________________________________________________________________

f. Practice the dialogue from activity d. with a partner.

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