Section After You Read:
True: 1, 3, 4, 5
False: 2
Section 1:
2. a
3. b
4. a
5. b
6. b
7. a
8. a
9. b
Section 2:
2. began
3. ‘ve written
4. has been
5. ‘ve worked
6. didn’t get
7. saw
8. ‘ve lived
Section 3:
2. slept
3. haven’t stopped
4. ‘ve been
5. ‘ve seen
6. came
7. didn’t do
8. haven’t caught up
9. ‘ve already had
10. drank
11. ‘ve had
12. haven’t finished
Section 4:
2. In the 1990s Joe was clean shaven. Since then, he has grown a beard.
3. In the 1990s Joe was heavy. Since then, he has lost weight.
4. In the 1990s Joe was a student. Since then, he has become a professor.
5. In the 1990s Joe lived in a dormitory. Since then, he has bought a house.
6. In the 1 990s Joe was single. Since then, he has gotten married.
Section 5:
2. How long did you live in Detroit?
3. When did you get a job offer?
4. When did your company move?
5. How long have you lived apart?
6. How often did you see each other last month?
7. How often have you seen each other this month?
8. When did you start to communicate by e-mail?
Section 6:
I’ve just finished reading a fascinating article about Felicia Mabuza-Suttle. Actually, I’ve read several articles about her this year. She’s a very famous international businesswoman and talk-show host in South Africa. Guess what! We have something in common! She and her husband have had a “commuter marriage” for more than 15 years, and they are still happily married! She lives in Johannesburg, South Africa; he lives in Atlanta, Georgia. That’s a whole ocean apart! They met in the 1970s. In the first 10 years of their marriage they lived in more than 10 cities. Then, in the early 1990s she returned to South Africa to help her country. It hasn’t been an easy life, but they both feel it’s been very worthwhile.
Their situation makes our problems seem not that bad. Joe and I are only 3,000 miles apart, and we have managed to see each other a lot since we left Detroit. But, to be honest, I was happier when we lived together in Detroit. I hope we can live together again someday soon.
Section 7:
Items Checked: 1, 3, 5, 6
Sections 8-12:
Answers will vary.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Unit 18 Present Perfect: Indefinite Past (pages 202-211)
Unit 18 Present Perfect: Indefinite Past (pages 202-211)
Section After You Read:
Items Checked: 4,5
Section 1:
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F
6. T
Section 2:
2. ‘ve been
3. has been (OR ‘s been)
4. ‘ve had
5. ‘ve swum
6. ‘ve eaten
7. ‘ve slept
8. has become (OR ‘s become)
9. Have.. . found
10. ‘ve thought
11.’ve. . .kept
12. ‘ve.. . written
13.have. . .come
14. ‘ve.. . returned
15. ‘ve.. . gone
Section 3:
3. He hasn’t ridden a camel. OR
He’s never ridden a camel.
4. He’s jumped out of an airplane with a parachute.
5. He’s gone up in a hot-air balloon.
6. He hasn’t spent time on a desert island. OR
He’s never spent time on a desert island.
7. He’s eaten some really unusual food.
8. He hasn’t taken photos of wild animals up close. OR
He’s never taken photos of wild animals up close.
9. He hasn’t crossed the Andes on horseback. OR
He’s never crossed the Andes on horseback.
10. He’s sailed a boat on the Nile River.
11. He’s swum with dolphins in the ocean.
12. He hasn’t been on a safari. OR
He’s never been on a safari.
13. He hasn’t flown around the world. OR
He’s never flown around the world.
14. He hasn’t gone on an organized trip. OR
He’s never gone on an organized trip.
Section 4:
2. I’ve gone up
3. I haven’t done it lately
4. Have you traveled a lot
5. I have
6. Have you ever been
7. I haven’t
8. I’ve always wanted to go
9. I’ve been to Africa several times
10. I’ve just gotten
11. I’ve never been
12. They’ve just finished
Section 5:
Answers will vary.
2. She’s ridden (on) a camel.
3. She’s traveled (a lot). OR She’s seen a lot of countries.
4. She’s stayed at the Hotel Roma.
5. She’s written Traveling Solo.
6. She’s seen Cats three times.
Section 6:
We have received many comments from our clients. We’d like to share some with you.
Comments
I have always been afraid of heights. But after I saw the beautiful photos on your website, I knew I had to go hot-air ballooning! This has been one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you!
Britta Kessler, Germany
We’ve just returned from the best vacation we’ve ever had. I’ve told all my friends about your company.
James Hudson, Canada
I’ve always wanted to go up in a hot-air balloon. I was not disappointed!
Antonio Vega, Mexico
I’ve just gotten OR just got my photos back! Fantastic!
Bill Hampton, USA
I’ve never gone hot-air ballooning, but after visiting your wonderful website, I’ve decided to sign up!
Amalia Lopes, Brazil
We gave our parents a balloon trip as an anniversary gift. They’ve just written to say it was fantastic. They’ve never been very adventurous, but now they want to go rafting!
Pat Calahan, Ireland
Have you ever seen the face of a kid on a hot-air balloon ride? The cost of the ride: a lot. That look on her face: priceless!
Lydia Hassan, New Zealand
I broke my leg last month, so I haven’t been able to do sports lately- boring! Your mountain balloon trip has just given me a lift- in more than one way!
May Roa, Philippines
Section 7:
Items Checked: 1, 3, 5
Item Circled: 2
Sections 8-10:
Answers will vary.
Section After You Read:
Items Checked: 4,5
Section 1:
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F
6. T
Section 2:
2. ‘ve been
3. has been (OR ‘s been)
4. ‘ve had
5. ‘ve swum
6. ‘ve eaten
7. ‘ve slept
8. has become (OR ‘s become)
9. Have.. . found
10. ‘ve thought
11.’ve. . .kept
12. ‘ve.. . written
13.have. . .come
14. ‘ve.. . returned
15. ‘ve.. . gone
Section 3:
3. He hasn’t ridden a camel. OR
He’s never ridden a camel.
4. He’s jumped out of an airplane with a parachute.
5. He’s gone up in a hot-air balloon.
6. He hasn’t spent time on a desert island. OR
He’s never spent time on a desert island.
7. He’s eaten some really unusual food.
8. He hasn’t taken photos of wild animals up close. OR
He’s never taken photos of wild animals up close.
9. He hasn’t crossed the Andes on horseback. OR
He’s never crossed the Andes on horseback.
10. He’s sailed a boat on the Nile River.
11. He’s swum with dolphins in the ocean.
12. He hasn’t been on a safari. OR
He’s never been on a safari.
13. He hasn’t flown around the world. OR
He’s never flown around the world.
14. He hasn’t gone on an organized trip. OR
He’s never gone on an organized trip.
Section 4:
2. I’ve gone up
3. I haven’t done it lately
4. Have you traveled a lot
5. I have
6. Have you ever been
7. I haven’t
8. I’ve always wanted to go
9. I’ve been to Africa several times
10. I’ve just gotten
11. I’ve never been
12. They’ve just finished
Section 5:
Answers will vary.
2. She’s ridden (on) a camel.
3. She’s traveled (a lot). OR She’s seen a lot of countries.
4. She’s stayed at the Hotel Roma.
5. She’s written Traveling Solo.
6. She’s seen Cats three times.
Section 6:
We have received many comments from our clients. We’d like to share some with you.
Comments
I have always been afraid of heights. But after I saw the beautiful photos on your website, I knew I had to go hot-air ballooning! This has been one of the best experiences of my life. Thank you!
Britta Kessler, Germany
We’ve just returned from the best vacation we’ve ever had. I’ve told all my friends about your company.
James Hudson, Canada
I’ve always wanted to go up in a hot-air balloon. I was not disappointed!
Antonio Vega, Mexico
I’ve just gotten OR just got my photos back! Fantastic!
Bill Hampton, USA
I’ve never gone hot-air ballooning, but after visiting your wonderful website, I’ve decided to sign up!
Amalia Lopes, Brazil
We gave our parents a balloon trip as an anniversary gift. They’ve just written to say it was fantastic. They’ve never been very adventurous, but now they want to go rafting!
Pat Calahan, Ireland
Have you ever seen the face of a kid on a hot-air balloon ride? The cost of the ride: a lot. That look on her face: priceless!
Lydia Hassan, New Zealand
I broke my leg last month, so I haven’t been able to do sports lately- boring! Your mountain balloon trip has just given me a lift- in more than one way!
May Roa, Philippines
Section 7:
Items Checked: 1, 3, 5
Item Circled: 2
Sections 8-10:
Answers will vary.
Friday, November 20, 2009
Unit 32: Gerunds and Infinitives
Unit 32- Gerunds and Infinitives (pages 356-366)
Section After You Read:
Items Checked: 2, 3, 4
Section 1:
Like many students, Eva is a procrastinator. She keeps putting off her school work. When she studies, she often stops to go for a walk in the park. She wants to improve her study habits, but she isn’t sure how. Eva decided to make a list of things she needs to do every day. She always remembers to make her list, but she often forgets to read it. It’s very frustrating. Last night Eva remembered reading an article in the school newspaper about a support group for procrastinators. She thinks being in a group is a good idea. She likes sharing ideas with other students.
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F
6. T
7. T
8. T
Section 2:
2. starting
3. to study OR studying
4. finishing
5. making
6. doing
7. working
8. to do OR doing
9. to work
10. to do
11. making
12. being
13. to do
14. to improve
15. putting
Section 3:
2. doing
3. starting
4. to do
5. to spend
6. doing
7. working
8. to take
9. to give
10. finishing
11. doing
12. joining
Section 4:
2. meeting Todd.
3. taking too many breaks.
4. listening to music.
5. to go home.
6. to give Eva a ride home. / to stay a little longer.
7. to drive carefully.
Section 5:
3. Working on a long project is difficult.
4. It feels great to complete a job on time.
5. It’s a good idea to reward yourself for finishing a project.
6. It’s very helpful to be in a support group.
7. Meeting people with the same problem is good.
Section 6:
For months I was thinking about going to a support group for procrastinators, but I kept putting it off! Last night I finally decided to go, and I’m glad I did. I’m not alone! There were a lot of people there with the same problem as me. I expected to be bored, but it was really quite interesting—and helpful. I even knew some of the other students there. I remembered meeting a few of them at a school party last year. I really enjoyed talking to Todd, and before I left I promised to come again. I have a math test tomorrow, so I really should stop writing now and start studying. See, I’ve already learned something from being in this group! I have to stop making excuses and start my work! Now!
Section 7:
Things Eva Does: 3, 4, 6
Things Eva Doesn’t Do: 2, 5, 7
Sections 8-10:
Answers will vary.
Section 11:
EVA: I remember meeting you.
TODD: I hope to see you here again.
PAT: I quit making excuses.
LEE: I decided to join the group.
UTA: I keep trying to change.
KAY: I can’t afford to fail.
LEV: I finished writing my paper!
JEFF: I learned to start projects early.
Sections 12-13:
Answers will vary.
Section After You Read:
Items Checked: 2, 3, 4
Section 1:
Like many students, Eva is a procrastinator. She keeps putting off her school work. When she studies, she often stops to go for a walk in the park. She wants to improve her study habits, but she isn’t sure how. Eva decided to make a list of things she needs to do every day. She always remembers to make her list, but she often forgets to read it. It’s very frustrating. Last night Eva remembered reading an article in the school newspaper about a support group for procrastinators. She thinks being in a group is a good idea. She likes sharing ideas with other students.
2. F
3. T
4. T
5. F
6. T
7. T
8. T
Section 2:
2. starting
3. to study OR studying
4. finishing
5. making
6. doing
7. working
8. to do OR doing
9. to work
10. to do
11. making
12. being
13. to do
14. to improve
15. putting
Section 3:
2. doing
3. starting
4. to do
5. to spend
6. doing
7. working
8. to take
9. to give
10. finishing
11. doing
12. joining
Section 4:
2. meeting Todd.
3. taking too many breaks.
4. listening to music.
5. to go home.
6. to give Eva a ride home. / to stay a little longer.
7. to drive carefully.
Section 5:
3. Working on a long project is difficult.
4. It feels great to complete a job on time.
5. It’s a good idea to reward yourself for finishing a project.
6. It’s very helpful to be in a support group.
7. Meeting people with the same problem is good.
Section 6:
For months I was thinking about going to a support group for procrastinators, but I kept putting it off! Last night I finally decided to go, and I’m glad I did. I’m not alone! There were a lot of people there with the same problem as me. I expected to be bored, but it was really quite interesting—and helpful. I even knew some of the other students there. I remembered meeting a few of them at a school party last year. I really enjoyed talking to Todd, and before I left I promised to come again. I have a math test tomorrow, so I really should stop writing now and start studying. See, I’ve already learned something from being in this group! I have to stop making excuses and start my work! Now!
Section 7:
Things Eva Does: 3, 4, 6
Things Eva Doesn’t Do: 2, 5, 7
Sections 8-10:
Answers will vary.
Section 11:
EVA: I remember meeting you.
TODD: I hope to see you here again.
PAT: I quit making excuses.
LEE: I decided to join the group.
UTA: I keep trying to change.
KAY: I can’t afford to fail.
LEV: I finished writing my paper!
JEFF: I learned to start projects early.
Sections 12-13:
Answers will vary.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Part I: From Grammar to Writing (pp. 82-84)
Part I: From Grammar to Writing (pp. 82-84)
Section 1:
Notes: Time words are in italics. The sentences combined with time words are in bold.
I always exchange holiday presents with my girlfriend, Shao Fen. Last year, while I was shopping for her, I saw an umbrella in her favourite colour. As soon as I saw it, I thought of her. I bought the umbrella and a scarf in the same colour. When Shao Fen opened the present, she looked really upset. She didn’t say anything, and she didn’t look at me. I felt hurt and confused by her reaction. Later she explained at in Chinese the word for umbrella sounds like the word for separation. When she saw the umbrella she misunderstood. She thought I wanted to end the relationship. After I heard that, I was very upset! I decided that next year, before I buy something, I’m going to check with sister!
Section 2:
Answers may vary.
As soon as I got home, I noticed that my wallet was missing.
While I was thinking about the situation, my brother came home.
When I called the police, they weren’t very encouraging.
Tomorrow, when I go to the movies, I’ll keep my wallet in my front pocket.
Sections 3-6:
Answers will vary.
Section 1:
Notes: Time words are in italics. The sentences combined with time words are in bold.
I always exchange holiday presents with my girlfriend, Shao Fen. Last year, while I was shopping for her, I saw an umbrella in her favourite colour. As soon as I saw it, I thought of her. I bought the umbrella and a scarf in the same colour. When Shao Fen opened the present, she looked really upset. She didn’t say anything, and she didn’t look at me. I felt hurt and confused by her reaction. Later she explained at in Chinese the word for umbrella sounds like the word for separation. When she saw the umbrella she misunderstood. She thought I wanted to end the relationship. After I heard that, I was very upset! I decided that next year, before I buy something, I’m going to check with sister!
Section 2:
Answers may vary.
As soon as I got home, I noticed that my wallet was missing.
While I was thinking about the situation, my brother came home.
When I called the police, they weren’t very encouraging.
Tomorrow, when I go to the movies, I’ll keep my wallet in my front pocket.
Sections 3-6:
Answers will vary.
Unit 8 Wh- Questions: Subject and Object
Unit 8 Wh- Questions: Subject and Object
Section After You Read:
True: 1, 3, 4
False: 2
Section 1:
2. a
3. d
4. b
5. e
6. c
Section 2:
2. How did you get home?
3. Who gave you a ride?
4. What happened next?
5. Who (or Whom) did you see?
6. Who is Deborah Collins?
7. What did you do?
8. When did the police arrive?
9. What did they ask you?
10. How many police officers came?
Section 3:
2. What happened?
3. How many witnesses testified?
4. Who (or Whom) did the witness recognize?
5. Who recognized Harry Adams?
6. Who (or Whom) did the district attorney question?
7. Who spoke to the jury?
8. What was the verdict?
9. Why did the jury find Adams guilty?
10. How long did the trial last?
11. How much did Adams pay his lawyer?
Section 4:
Where did Jones go on January 15?
Who went with him?
What time he did return home?
Who did he call?
How much money did he have with him?
Who saw him at the station the next day?
How did he look?
How many suitcases did he have?
When did the witness call the police?
What happened next?
What was his alibi?
Section 5:
2. b
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. a
8. a
Section 6:
Answers will vary
Section 7:
Suspect:Rick Simon/Time:8:00 pm/Location:Al’s Grill/Other Witnesses:the waiter
Suspect:Alice May/Time:7:30 pm/Location:Fifth Avenue/Other Witnesses:Bob May
Suspect:Jake Bordon/Time:6:30 pm/Location:the office/Other Witnesses:the janitor
Suspect:Lilly Green/Time:7:15 pm/Location:in the park/Other Witnesses:some children
Suspect:John Daniels/Time:7:00 pm/Location:Tony’s Pizza/Other Witnesses:two customers
Sections 8-10:
Answers will vary.
Section After You Read:
True: 1, 3, 4
False: 2
Section 1:
2. a
3. d
4. b
5. e
6. c
Section 2:
2. How did you get home?
3. Who gave you a ride?
4. What happened next?
5. Who (or Whom) did you see?
6. Who is Deborah Collins?
7. What did you do?
8. When did the police arrive?
9. What did they ask you?
10. How many police officers came?
Section 3:
2. What happened?
3. How many witnesses testified?
4. Who (or Whom) did the witness recognize?
5. Who recognized Harry Adams?
6. Who (or Whom) did the district attorney question?
7. Who spoke to the jury?
8. What was the verdict?
9. Why did the jury find Adams guilty?
10. How long did the trial last?
11. How much did Adams pay his lawyer?
Section 4:
Where did Jones go on January 15?
Who went with him?
What time he did return home?
Who did he call?
How much money did he have with him?
Who saw him at the station the next day?
How did he look?
How many suitcases did he have?
When did the witness call the police?
What happened next?
What was his alibi?
Section 5:
2. b
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. a
8. a
Section 6:
Answers will vary
Section 7:
Suspect:Rick Simon/Time:8:00 pm/Location:Al’s Grill/Other Witnesses:the waiter
Suspect:Alice May/Time:7:30 pm/Location:Fifth Avenue/Other Witnesses:Bob May
Suspect:Jake Bordon/Time:6:30 pm/Location:the office/Other Witnesses:the janitor
Suspect:Lilly Green/Time:7:15 pm/Location:in the park/Other Witnesses:some children
Suspect:John Daniels/Time:7:00 pm/Location:Tony’s Pizza/Other Witnesses:two customers
Sections 8-10:
Answers will vary.
Monday, November 9, 2009
Unit 4: Past Progressive and Simple Past
Unit 4 Past Progressive and Simple Past (pages 34-42)
Section After You Read:
Checked: 1, 4
Section 1:
2. b
3. b
4. a
5. b
Section 2:
3. was leaving
4. was driving
5. was speaking
6. saw
7. stepped
8. was crossing
9. hit
10. didn’t see
11. was talking
12. wasn’t paying
13. was listening
14. noticed
15. tried
16. arrived
17. was bleeding
18. stopped
Section 3:
2. Who exactly were you visiting?
3. Was she working at 7:00?
4. Was anyone else working with her?
5. What were you doing while she was working?
6. What did you do when the lights went out?
7. What was she doing when you found her?
8. What did you do?
9. Why were you running when the police saw you?
Section 4:
2. When the wind began to blow, the electricity vent out.
3. While he was driving home, he was listening o his car radio.
4. He pulled over to the side of the road when he couldn’t see anything.
5. Whi1e he was listening to the news, he heard about the burglary.
6. When it stopped snowing, Mr. Ligo went to the police station.
Section 5:
What happened to me this morning was so unbelievable! I was walking down the street when a woman stopped in front of me and asked me for directions to the nearest bank. At that moment, I saw my Bill across the street. I called out to him and asked him to wait for me. Luckily for me, he did. Bill saw everything: While I was talking to the woman, a pickpocket put his hand into my backpack. Bill started to walk away. I thought he didn’t want to wait for me, but I was wrong. When Bill saw the pickpocket he went to call the police. They arrived immediately. The police arrested the woman and the pickpocket. What an experience!
Section 6:
Set 2
Section 7:
Answers will vary.
Section After You Read:
Checked: 1, 4
Section 1:
2. b
3. b
4. a
5. b
Section 2:
3. was leaving
4. was driving
5. was speaking
6. saw
7. stepped
8. was crossing
9. hit
10. didn’t see
11. was talking
12. wasn’t paying
13. was listening
14. noticed
15. tried
16. arrived
17. was bleeding
18. stopped
Section 3:
2. Who exactly were you visiting?
3. Was she working at 7:00?
4. Was anyone else working with her?
5. What were you doing while she was working?
6. What did you do when the lights went out?
7. What was she doing when you found her?
8. What did you do?
9. Why were you running when the police saw you?
Section 4:
2. When the wind began to blow, the electricity vent out.
3. While he was driving home, he was listening o his car radio.
4. He pulled over to the side of the road when he couldn’t see anything.
5. Whi1e he was listening to the news, he heard about the burglary.
6. When it stopped snowing, Mr. Ligo went to the police station.
Section 5:
What happened to me this morning was so unbelievable! I was walking down the street when a woman stopped in front of me and asked me for directions to the nearest bank. At that moment, I saw my Bill across the street. I called out to him and asked him to wait for me. Luckily for me, he did. Bill saw everything: While I was talking to the woman, a pickpocket put his hand into my backpack. Bill started to walk away. I thought he didn’t want to wait for me, but I was wrong. When Bill saw the pickpocket he went to call the police. They arrived immediately. The police arrested the woman and the pickpocket. What an experience!
Section 6:
Set 2
Section 7:
Answers will vary.
Unit 29: Infinitives after Certain Verbs
Unit 29: Infinitives after Certain Verbs (pages 333-340)
Section: After You Read
True: 2, 3, 5
False: 1, 4
Section 1:
Underlined Phrases:
advised me to join
decided to join
want to go
decided to go
didn’t want to sign up
urged me not to miss
asked me to go out
hoped to make
expect everyone to be
persuaded me not to give up
Section 2:
2. attempt to find
3. warns single people not to leave
4. urges them to use
5. fail to plan
6. plan to fail
7. wish to meet
8. Ask two Friends to read
9. Tell them not to worry
10. Choose to participate
11. advises people not to feel
12. wants to be
Section 3:
2. reminded Lily to get stamps.
3. invited Mary to go out for coffee.
4. agreed to come home by 10:30.
5. forgot to go to the staff meeting.
6. encouraged Lisa (OR her) to try once more.
7. needs to use the car.
Section 4:
You’d like to make some new friends. Maybe you’re at a new school or job, or, possibly, you have changed and the “new you” wants to meet new people. First, I strongly advise you to turn off the TV. Those people on Friends are not YOUR friends. You need to go out with real people. Decide right now not to refuse invitations. When a classmate or co-worker invites you for coffee, just say “Yes.” Join a club and volunteer to do something. That responsibility will force you to attend the meetings. By doing these things, you will manage to meet a lot of new people. But don’t rush to become close friends with someone right away. Learn to listen. Encourage the person to talk by asking questions. Allow relationships to develop naturally, and soon you’ll have a group of people you’re really comfortable with.
Section 5:
2. b
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. a
8. a
Sections 6-9:
Answers will vary.
Section: After You Read
True: 2, 3, 5
False: 1, 4
Section 1:
Underlined Phrases:
advised me to join
decided to join
want to go
decided to go
didn’t want to sign up
urged me not to miss
asked me to go out
hoped to make
expect everyone to be
persuaded me not to give up
Section 2:
2. attempt to find
3. warns single people not to leave
4. urges them to use
5. fail to plan
6. plan to fail
7. wish to meet
8. Ask two Friends to read
9. Tell them not to worry
10. Choose to participate
11. advises people not to feel
12. wants to be
Section 3:
2. reminded Lily to get stamps.
3. invited Mary to go out for coffee.
4. agreed to come home by 10:30.
5. forgot to go to the staff meeting.
6. encouraged Lisa (OR her) to try once more.
7. needs to use the car.
Section 4:
You’d like to make some new friends. Maybe you’re at a new school or job, or, possibly, you have changed and the “new you” wants to meet new people. First, I strongly advise you to turn off the TV. Those people on Friends are not YOUR friends. You need to go out with real people. Decide right now not to refuse invitations. When a classmate or co-worker invites you for coffee, just say “Yes.” Join a club and volunteer to do something. That responsibility will force you to attend the meetings. By doing these things, you will manage to meet a lot of new people. But don’t rush to become close friends with someone right away. Learn to listen. Encourage the person to talk by asking questions. Allow relationships to develop naturally, and soon you’ll have a group of people you’re really comfortable with.
Section 5:
2. b
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. b
7. a
8. a
Sections 6-9:
Answers will vary.
Monday, November 2, 2009
Unit 28: Gerunds after Prepositions (pages 324-332)
Section: After You Read
Items Checked: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Section 1:
To President Hacking:
We are concerned about improving Internet access at Taylor College. Times are changing. With Wi-Fi (for Wireless Fidelity or a wireless Internet connection), students can get on the Internet anywhere on campus. Many schools have succeeded in making their campuses completely wireless. Taylor College has been slow at developing this technology, but it is becoming more necessary. Taylor College instructors are putting more and more course material online. With only a few Wi-Fi areas, busy students cannot count on finding a place to connect when they have the time to work on course material. By having more Wi-Fi areas, the college will make education more efficient. We are asking the administration to consider increasing the number of “hotspots” for wireless connections. We look forward to having a completely wireless campus in the next few years.
Section 2:
2. about getting
3. about going
4. about driving
5. to staying
6. (to) relaxing
7. for having
8. about not doing
9. on coming
10. (on) going
Section 3:
2. We can make changes by telling the administration about our concerns.
3. The administration can help by listening to our concerns.
4. In some cases, students just complain instead of making suggestions for
improvements.
5. Students get annoyed with some teachers for not coming to class on time.
6. You can improve your grades by studying regularly.
7. We’re proud of our school for having the latest computer technology.
8. Students should learn about issues before voting for the next Student
Council president.
9. You have great ideas for solving some problems on campus.
10. Our school has been slow at improving food services.
11. Latoya is happy about running for Student Council.
Section 4:
2. have
3. have
4. being
5. going, studying
6. doing
7. earn, spend, spending
8. living
Section 5:
I’m a new student and I’m not used to living on a coming college campus. Before to coming here, I lived at home and had a lot of friends. I’m very happy about being here, but I’m getting sick of spending all my time alone in the 1ibrary. I’m really interested in meeting more people. Would it be possible to have more social events on campus- especially for new students? I’m planning on a joining some clubs too. Is there a list? I’m looking forward to hearing your response. Thank you for to giving us the opportunity to make suggestions online!
Section 6:
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. F
6. T
Sections 7-8:
Answers will vary.
Section 9:
2. F
3. F
4. F
5. T
6. T
7. T
Section 10:
Answers will vary.
Section: After You Read
Items Checked: 1, 2, 4, 6, 7
Section 1:
To President Hacking:
We are concerned about improving Internet access at Taylor College. Times are changing. With Wi-Fi (for Wireless Fidelity or a wireless Internet connection), students can get on the Internet anywhere on campus. Many schools have succeeded in making their campuses completely wireless. Taylor College has been slow at developing this technology, but it is becoming more necessary. Taylor College instructors are putting more and more course material online. With only a few Wi-Fi areas, busy students cannot count on finding a place to connect when they have the time to work on course material. By having more Wi-Fi areas, the college will make education more efficient. We are asking the administration to consider increasing the number of “hotspots” for wireless connections. We look forward to having a completely wireless campus in the next few years.
Section 2:
2. about getting
3. about going
4. about driving
5. to staying
6. (to) relaxing
7. for having
8. about not doing
9. on coming
10. (on) going
Section 3:
2. We can make changes by telling the administration about our concerns.
3. The administration can help by listening to our concerns.
4. In some cases, students just complain instead of making suggestions for
improvements.
5. Students get annoyed with some teachers for not coming to class on time.
6. You can improve your grades by studying regularly.
7. We’re proud of our school for having the latest computer technology.
8. Students should learn about issues before voting for the next Student
Council president.
9. You have great ideas for solving some problems on campus.
10. Our school has been slow at improving food services.
11. Latoya is happy about running for Student Council.
Section 4:
2. have
3. have
4. being
5. going, studying
6. doing
7. earn, spend, spending
8. living
Section 5:
I’m a new student and I’m not used to living on a coming college campus. Before to coming here, I lived at home and had a lot of friends. I’m very happy about being here, but I’m getting sick of spending all my time alone in the 1ibrary. I’m really interested in meeting more people. Would it be possible to have more social events on campus- especially for new students? I’m planning on a joining some clubs too. Is there a list? I’m looking forward to hearing your response. Thank you for to giving us the opportunity to make suggestions online!
Section 6:
2. F
3. T
4. F
5. F
6. T
Sections 7-8:
Answers will vary.
Section 9:
2. F
3. F
4. F
5. T
6. T
7. T
Section 10:
Answers will vary.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Unit 27 Gerunds: Subjects and Objects (pages 316-323)
Section: After You Read
Grofumeur: 1, 3
Nuffsed: 4
Swissfriend: 1, 5
Cleanaire: 2
Section 1:
SWIMMING is a great exercise. It’s healthy, fun, and relaxing. Because swimming is a low- impact sport, people can enjoy participating in this activity without fear of injury to bones or muscles.
Jogging, a high-impact activity, can be harmful for some people. I know this from personal experience. Last year while I was jogging, I injured my right knee. I don’t go jogging anymore.
After a painful month of recovery, I stopped running and switched to water sports. I’m now considering joining the swimming team at my health club and competing in races. Staying fit should be fun!
Section 2:
2. Staying
3. smoking
4. Exercising
5. starting
6. Not eating
7. eating
8. increasing
9. Not going
Section 3:
2. enjoy running
3. quit smoking
4. go swimming
5. admitted (or admits) being
6. avoids eating
7. mind exercising
8. are considering taking
Section 4:
Day 1: I quit smoking. This was the first day of the rest of my life as a non-smoker. Getting through the day wasn’t too difficult. I quit drinking coffee today too, and I think that helped. I used to enjoy having a cigarette with a cup of coffee in the morning.
Day 3: Today was harder. I called Dinah and admitted wanting to smoke. She advised taking deep breaths and staying busy. That worked. I have to resist eating too much. Gaining five pounds isn’t a big deal, but I don’t want to gain more than that.
Day 5: I got through the workweek smoke free. My boss keeps telling me, “You can do it.” I really appreciate having her support. I miss smoking, but I don’t miss standing outside in the cold just to smoke. I also don’t mind not burning holes in my clothes!
Day 7: Dinah suggested going out to dinner, but I can’t risk being around smokers...Instead, we went shopping and I bought a shirt with the money I saved during my first week as a non-smoker.
Section 5:
OK to Do: 4, 6, 7
Not OK to Do: 1, 2, 3, 5
Sections 6-10:
Answers will vary.
Section: After You Read
Grofumeur: 1, 3
Nuffsed: 4
Swissfriend: 1, 5
Cleanaire: 2
Section 1:
SWIMMING is a great exercise. It’s healthy, fun, and relaxing. Because swimming is a low- impact sport, people can enjoy participating in this activity without fear of injury to bones or muscles.
Jogging, a high-impact activity, can be harmful for some people. I know this from personal experience. Last year while I was jogging, I injured my right knee. I don’t go jogging anymore.
After a painful month of recovery, I stopped running and switched to water sports. I’m now considering joining the swimming team at my health club and competing in races. Staying fit should be fun!
Section 2:
2. Staying
3. smoking
4. Exercising
5. starting
6. Not eating
7. eating
8. increasing
9. Not going
Section 3:
2. enjoy running
3. quit smoking
4. go swimming
5. admitted (or admits) being
6. avoids eating
7. mind exercising
8. are considering taking
Section 4:
Day 1: I quit smoking. This was the first day of the rest of my life as a non-smoker. Getting through the day wasn’t too difficult. I quit drinking coffee today too, and I think that helped. I used to enjoy having a cigarette with a cup of coffee in the morning.
Day 3: Today was harder. I called Dinah and admitted wanting to smoke. She advised taking deep breaths and staying busy. That worked. I have to resist eating too much. Gaining five pounds isn’t a big deal, but I don’t want to gain more than that.
Day 5: I got through the workweek smoke free. My boss keeps telling me, “You can do it.” I really appreciate having her support. I miss smoking, but I don’t miss standing outside in the cold just to smoke. I also don’t mind not burning holes in my clothes!
Day 7: Dinah suggested going out to dinner, but I can’t risk being around smokers...Instead, we went shopping and I bought a shirt with the money I saved during my first week as a non-smoker.
Section 5:
OK to Do: 4, 6, 7
Not OK to Do: 1, 2, 3, 5
Sections 6-10:
Answers will vary.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Unit 22 Articles: Indefinite and Definite (pages 248-261)
Section: After You Read
The Ant and the Dove: 5, 3, 2, 1, 4
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse: 3, 4, 2, 5, 1
Section 1:
2. a
3. b
4. b
5. b
6. a
Section 2:
2. the
3. the
4. a
5. an
6. the
7. a
8. Ø
9. a
10. the
11. the
12. Ø
13. the
14. Ø
15. the
16. the
17. the
18. the
19. The
20. a
21. the
22. the
Section 3:
2. a
3. the
4. a
5. the
6. a, a
7. the, an
8. the, a
9. a, the, the
10. an, the
Section 4:
2. blank
3. blank
4. the
5. the
6. blank
7. the
8. blank
9. blank
10. the
11. the
12. blank
13. the
14. the
15. the
16. the
17. blank
18. blank
19. the
Section 5:
1. b. a
c. the
d. a
2. a. the
b. An
c. blank
3. a. the
b. blank
c. blank
4. a. blank
b. The
c. blank
d. blank
e. the
5. a. an
b. the
c. the
6. a the
b. blank
c. blank
Section 6:
Once there was a plumber named Mario. The plumber had a beautiful girlfriend. One day, an ape fell in love with the girlfriend and kidnapped her. The plumber chased the ape to rescue his girlfriend. This simple tale became Donkey Kong, the first video game with a story. It was invented by Sigeru Matsimoto, an artist with Nintendo, Inc. Matsimoto loved video games, but he wanted to make them more interesting. He liked fairy tales, so he invented a story similar to a famous fairy tale. The story was an immediate success, and Nintendo followed it with The Mario Brothers and then with Super Mario. The third game became popular all over the world, and it is still the most famous game in video history. Nintendo has continued to add new characters to the story, but success the does not change Mario. He is always the brave little plumber in a red hat and work clothes.
Section 7:
Part 1:
2. the
3. the
4. a
5. the
6. a
Part 2:
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. b
Section 8:
See instructor for answers.
Sections 9-12:
Answers will vary.
Section: After You Read
The Ant and the Dove: 5, 3, 2, 1, 4
The Town Mouse and the Country Mouse: 3, 4, 2, 5, 1
Section 1:
2. a
3. b
4. b
5. b
6. a
Section 2:
2. the
3. the
4. a
5. an
6. the
7. a
8. Ø
9. a
10. the
11. the
12. Ø
13. the
14. Ø
15. the
16. the
17. the
18. the
19. The
20. a
21. the
22. the
Section 3:
2. a
3. the
4. a
5. the
6. a, a
7. the, an
8. the, a
9. a, the, the
10. an, the
Section 4:
2. blank
3. blank
4. the
5. the
6. blank
7. the
8. blank
9. blank
10. the
11. the
12. blank
13. the
14. the
15. the
16. the
17. blank
18. blank
19. the
Section 5:
1. b. a
c. the
d. a
2. a. the
b. An
c. blank
3. a. the
b. blank
c. blank
4. a. blank
b. The
c. blank
d. blank
e. the
5. a. an
b. the
c. the
6. a the
b. blank
c. blank
Section 6:
Once there was a plumber named Mario. The plumber had a beautiful girlfriend. One day, an ape fell in love with the girlfriend and kidnapped her. The plumber chased the ape to rescue his girlfriend. This simple tale became Donkey Kong, the first video game with a story. It was invented by Sigeru Matsimoto, an artist with Nintendo, Inc. Matsimoto loved video games, but he wanted to make them more interesting. He liked fairy tales, so he invented a story similar to a famous fairy tale. The story was an immediate success, and Nintendo followed it with The Mario Brothers and then with Super Mario. The third game became popular all over the world, and it is still the most famous game in video history. Nintendo has continued to add new characters to the story, but success the does not change Mario. He is always the brave little plumber in a red hat and work clothes.
Section 7:
Part 1:
2. the
3. the
4. a
5. the
6. a
Part 2:
2. a
3. a
4. b
5. a
6. b
Section 8:
See instructor for answers.
Sections 9-12:
Answers will vary.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Focus on Grammar Unit 7 Answers
Unit 7: Future Time Clauses (pages 65-72)
Section: After You Read
1. a
2. a
3. b
Section 1:
2. a
3. b
4. a
5. b
6. b
7. b
8. a
9. b
10. b
Section 2:
2. graduate
3. get
4. ‘ll have / I ‘m going to have
5. save
6. ‘ll buy / ‘m going to buy
7. ‘ll feel / I’m going to feel
8. am
9. ‘ll learn / I ‘m going to learn
10. work
11. get up
12. ‘ll buy / ‘m going to buy
13. talk
14. ‘ll ask / ‘m going to ask
15. ‘ll look / I ‘m going to look
16. go
17. go
18. ‘ll improve / I ‘m going to improve
19. do
20. ‘ll write / ‘m going to write
21. contact
22. ‘ll work / I ‘m going to work
Section 3:
2. They are going to move to a larger apartment as soon as Jeff gets a raise.
3. After they move to a larger apartment, they’re going to have a baby.
4. Sandy will get a part-time job after they have their first child.
5. When their child is two, Sandy will go back to work full-time.
6. Sandy will work full-time while Jeff goes to school.
7. Jeff will find another job when he graduates.
Section 4:
Graduation is next month! I need to make some plans now because when exams start, I won’t OR ‘m not going to have any free time. What am I going to do when I will finish school? My roommate is going to take a vacation before she looks for a job. I can’t do that because I need to earn some money soon. I think that after I will graduate, (insert comma) I am going to take a word processing class. As soon as I learn word processing, (insert comma) I’ll look OR I’m going to look for a job as a bilingual office assistant. It’s hard to find full-time jobs, though. Part-time jobs are easier to find. Maybe I’ll take a part-time job before I find a full-time one. Or maybe I’ll take a workshop in making decision (no comma) before I do anything!
Section 5:
a. 4
b. 2
c. 1
d. 5
e. 6
f. 3
Sections 6-9:
Answers will vary.
Section: After You Read
1. a
2. a
3. b
Section 1:
2. a
3. b
4. a
5. b
6. b
7. b
8. a
9. b
10. b
Section 2:
2. graduate
3. get
4. ‘ll have / I ‘m going to have
5. save
6. ‘ll buy / ‘m going to buy
7. ‘ll feel / I’m going to feel
8. am
9. ‘ll learn / I ‘m going to learn
10. work
11. get up
12. ‘ll buy / ‘m going to buy
13. talk
14. ‘ll ask / ‘m going to ask
15. ‘ll look / I ‘m going to look
16. go
17. go
18. ‘ll improve / I ‘m going to improve
19. do
20. ‘ll write / ‘m going to write
21. contact
22. ‘ll work / I ‘m going to work
Section 3:
2. They are going to move to a larger apartment as soon as Jeff gets a raise.
3. After they move to a larger apartment, they’re going to have a baby.
4. Sandy will get a part-time job after they have their first child.
5. When their child is two, Sandy will go back to work full-time.
6. Sandy will work full-time while Jeff goes to school.
7. Jeff will find another job when he graduates.
Section 4:
Graduation is next month! I need to make some plans now because when exams start, I won’t OR ‘m not going to have any free time. What am I going to do when I will finish school? My roommate is going to take a vacation before she looks for a job. I can’t do that because I need to earn some money soon. I think that after I will graduate, (insert comma) I am going to take a word processing class. As soon as I learn word processing, (insert comma) I’ll look OR I’m going to look for a job as a bilingual office assistant. It’s hard to find full-time jobs, though. Part-time jobs are easier to find. Maybe I’ll take a part-time job before I find a full-time one. Or maybe I’ll take a workshop in making decision (no comma) before I do anything!
Section 5:
a. 4
b. 2
c. 1
d. 5
e. 6
f. 3
Sections 6-9:
Answers will vary.
Sunday, October 4, 2009
Focus on Grammar Unit 1 Answers
UNIT 1 Present Progressive and Simple Present (pages 2-13)
Section: After You Read
1. Tomás
2. Claude
3. Nicole
4. Sheila
5-6. Answers will vary.
Section 1:
Note: Double underline = verbs that describe what is happening now. Single underline = verbs that describe what regularly happens.
JUNE 28: I’m sitting in a seat 30,000 feet above the earth en route to Argentina! I usually have dinner at this time, but right now I have an awful headache from all the excitement. My seatmate is eating my food. I guess it’s good. She looks happy.
JUNE 30: It’s 7:30 P.M. My host parents are still working. Carlos, my father, works at home. My little brother, Ricardo, is cute. He looks (and acts) a lot like Bobby. Right now, he’s looking over my shoulder and trying to read my journal.
JULY 4: The weather is cold here. I usually spend the first weekend of July at the beach. Today I’m walking around in a heavy sweater.
AUGUST 6: I usually feel great in the evening because we take long naps in the afternoon, but tonight I feel real1y tired.
AUGUST 25: I’m feeling very comfortable here now—but it’s almost time to go home! My host parents usually cook a light dinner, but tonight they’re cooking a special dinner for me. I miss them already.
Section 2:
2. attends class, is going on a field trip to the museum
3. eats lunch
4. is eating lunch
5. takes a nap, is working on the family web page
6. works in the cafeteria
7. isn’t doing homework, is calling home
8. isn’t playing tennis, is watching a video with Eva
9. is having dinner
10. has dinner
11. writes letters, is taking a walk with the family
12. isn’t taking a shower, is doing homework
Section 3:
Part A:
2. ‘m waiting
3. seem
4. ‘m working
5. ‘s talking
6. ‘s not looking
7. seems
8. doesn’t mean
Part B:
1. ‘s talking
2. ‘re taking
3. ‘re standing
4. Do you think
5. ‘re dating
6. don’t think
7. means
8. come
9. usually stand
Section 4:
Part A:
2. starts
3. has
4. walks
5. appear
Part B:
1. are...shaking
2. know
3. shake
4. meet
5. Do. . .shake
Section 5:
2. cause
3. Are. . . living
4. traveling
5. do. . . feel OR are.. . feeling
6. go
Section 6:
2. treat
3. annoy
4. ‘m living, don’t think
5. want
6. improve
7. ‘m making OR am making
8. don’t understand, feel OR ‘m feeling
Section 7:
It’s 12:30 and I’m sitting in the library right now. My classmates are eating lunch together, but I’m not hungry yet. At home, we never eat this early. Today our journal topic is culture shock. It’s a good topic for me right now because I’m pretty homesick. I miss my old routine.
At home we always eat a big meal at 2:00 in the afternoon. Then we rest. But here in Toronto I have a 3:00 conversation class. Every day I almost fall asleep in class, and my teacher asks me, “Are you bored?” Of course I’m not bored. I just need my afternoon nap! This class is always fun. This semester, we’re working on a project with video cameras. My team is filming groups of people from different cultures. We are analyzing “social distance.” That means how close to each other these people stand. According to my new watch, it’s 12:55, so I’m leaving now for my 1:00 class. Teachers here really don’t like tardiness!
Section 8:
Usually: 2, 3, 5
Now or these days: 1, 4, 6, 7
Sections 9-13:
Answers will vary.
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