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UNIT 1
Sitcom: Nice to meet you.

✓ the occupations you hear in the video episode.

A. Check ❏
❏ chef ❏ nurse ❏ doctor ❏ engineer ❏ student ❏ singer
❏ architect ❏ pilot ❏ athlete ❏ teacher ❏ writer ❏ actor

B. Write a short answer to each question.

1. Is he the president? 2. Is he a tour guide? 3. Is she the receptionist?

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4. Is he the mailman? 5. Is she the office manager? 6. Is he the president?

C. Match the name with the correct occupation.

1. Mr. Evans a. receptionist
2. Marie b. tour guide
3. Paul c. president
4. Cheryl d. office manager

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UNIT 1
Interview: Hi. How are you today?

A. Match the pictures with the sentences.

a. b. c. d. e.
1. “I’m Dan.” 3. “My name’s Vanessa.” 5. “I’m Alvino.”
2. “My name’s Christiane.” 4. “My name’s Emma.”

B. Complete each sentence. Choose the correct words.

1. Vanessa is . a. a student b. a teacher c. a nurse
2. Emma is . a. a receptionist b. an architect c. a writer
3. Alvino is . a. a singer b. a businessman c. a doctor

C. Read what the interviewer said. Then circle the person’s response you
hear on the video.
1.
Good morning.
a. Good morning.
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b. Hello.

2.
Hi. How are you today?
a. Fine, thanks.
b. Good. How are you?

3.
It’s nice to meet you.
a. Nice to meet you, too.
b. Glad to meet you.

4.
Well, take care. a. See you later.
b. Bye-bye.

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UNIT 2
Sitcom: Who’s that?

✓ Yes or No.
A. Read the questions. Check ❏
Yes No
1. Is the man Cheryl’s friend David Ducain? ❏ ❏
2. Is the man Jeff Davis? ❏ ❏
3. Is the man Mr. Evans? ❏ ❏
4. Is Mr. Evans a musician? ❏ ❏
5. Is Mr. Evans’s neighbor a doctor? ❏ ❏

B. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

our your Mr. Evans’s

That’s Alan Reese. He’s

lawyer.

1.
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That’s Arturo Montoya. He’s

neighbor.

2.

That’s Mr. Evans. He’s

boss.

3.

C. Match each person with the correct description.

1. David Ducain a. a musician from England
2. Arturo Montoya b. an artist
3. Jeff Davis c. a writer from France
4. Clark Thomas d. a doctor from Mexico

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UNIT 2
Interview: Where are you from?

A. Write a short answer to each question.

1. Is he from Mexico? 2. Is she from France? 3. Is she from India?

B. Complete each sentence.

1. Her phone number is . 2. His address is Concord Square.

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3. Her e-mail address is . 4. His cell-phone number is .

✓ each statement True or False.

C. Check ❏
True False
1. Natalie and Chris are both from Bristol, England. ❏ ❏
2. Chris is from India. ❏ ❏
3. Deepti’s last name is Gupta. ❏ ❏
4. Deepti is from the United States. ❏ ❏
5. Elli’s last name is Fordyce. ❏ ❏

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UNIT 3
Sitcom: Don’t take the train!

✓ the locations you hear in the video episode.

A. Check ❏
❏ bank ❏ café ❏ bus station ❏ taxi stand ❏ train station
❏ bookstore ❏ pharmacy ❏ newsstand ❏ police station ❏ post office

✓ each statement True or False.

B. Check ❏
True False
1. Mr. Evans says,“Don’t take the train.” ❏ ❏
2. The Red Café is in the train station. ❏ ❏
3. The Red Café is next to the bookstore. ❏ ❏
4. The Red Café is next to a pharmacy. ❏ ❏

C. Complete Mr. Evans’s directions with the words from the box. Then
watch the episode again and put them in the order he said them. Use
numbers 1–6.

Next to left blocks Around across Next to

a. “Go through the station and the street to the bookstore.”

b. “Go two and turn right.”
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c. “ the pharmacy is the Red Café.”

d. “ the corner is the train station.”
e. “Go to the corner and turn .” 1
f. “ the bookstore is a pharmacy.”

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UNIT 3
Interview: Is there a bank near here?

A. Which place did the interviewer ask each person about? Match the
person with the place.

a. b. c. d. e.
1. bank 3. restaurant 5. train station
2. newsstand 4. taxi stand

B. Read what the interviewer said. Then circle the person’s response you
hear on the video.
1. “Is there a bank near here?” a. “No, there aren’t any.” b. “Actually, there are several.”
2. “Is there a newsstand nearby?” a. “Yes, there is.” b. “No, there isn’t.”
3. “Is there a restaurant nearby?” a. “Yes.” b. “No.”
4. “Is there a taxi stand nearby?” a. “Yes, there is.” b. “No, there isn’t.”

C. Complete each sentence.

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1. “There’s one on the corner up here, and one right behind us,
the street, and then one diagonal.”

2. “There’s one right down the street, two blocks, make a , go

one block, and it’s right on the right-hand side.”

3. “Just walk straight down this street for about blocks and
you’ll run right into it.”

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UNIT 6
Sitcom: Do you like this blouse?

✓ the clothing items you hear in the video episode.

A. Check ❏
❏ shirt ❏ blouse ❏ shoes ❏ pants ❏ suit
❏ dress ❏ tie ❏ skirt ❏ jacket ❏ sweaters

B. Complete each statement with the correct answer.

1. Cheryl has a new . 3. Paul says,“ .”
a. shirt a. Those shoes are beautiful
b. dress b. I don’t like those shoes
c. jacket c. I really like those shoes
2. Cheryl doesn’t have a new . 4. Bob says Cheryl looks like a in the dress.
a. sweater a. rock star
b. skirt b. movie star
c. blouse c. model

C. Circle the words you hear in the video episode.

Do you like (this / that) (This / That) blouse is

blouse? beautiful.
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1. 2.

What about (those / these) I like (these / those) shoes.

shoes?

3. 4.

And what about (that / this) I really like (that / this)

dress? dress.

5. 6.

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UNIT 6
Interview: Do you like that color?

A. Complete each conversation. Circle the correct word.

1.
That’s a nice (sweater / dress).
Why, thank you.

2.
That’s a really nice (shirt / tie).
Thank you.

3.
Is that a new (blouse / skirt)?
Yes, it is.
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✓ each statement True or False.

B. Check ❏
True False
1. Vanessa’s blouse is old. ❏ ❏
2. Lorayn only likes black. ❏ ❏
3. Dan and San both like blue. ❏ ❏
4. San likes many colors. ❏ ❏
5. Martin needs new shoes. ❏ ❏
6. Natalie says,“A woman always needs new shoes.” ❏ ❏
C. Complete the sentences with the words from the box. Use some words
twice.

blue yellow black red green purple white

1. Dan likes .
2. Lorayn likes and .
3. Martin likes and .
4. San likes , , and .
5. Vanessa likes .

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UNIT 7
Sitcom: What do you do in the morning?

✓ the things Marie says she does in the morning.

A. Check ❏
❏ listen to music ❏ take out the garbage ❏ do the laundry
❏ read ❏ watch TV ❏ take a nap
❏ exercise ❏ clean the house ❏ go food shopping

B. Complete each statement with the correct answer.

1. Marie gets up at on weekdays.
a. 7:00 A.M. b. 5:00 A.M. c. 6:30 A.M.
2. Paul never gets up before .
a. 8:45 A.M. b. 8:30 A.M. c. 8:00 A.M.
3. On weekends, Marie sleeps until .
a. 10:00 b. 8:00 c. 6:00
4. Marie does laundry in .
a. the morning b. the evening c. the morning and the evening
5. Marie exercises on .
a. Tuesdays and Thursdays b. Mondays, Wednesdays, c. Saturdays and Sundays
and Fridays
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6. Paul says he does laundry .

a. on Tuesday or Thursday b. on weekends c. in March and September

C. Write short answers to these questions about Marie’s morning

activities.
1. Does Marie make breakfast? .
2. Does Marie wash the dishes? .
3. Does Marie take a bath? .
4. Does Marie check her e-mail? .
5. Does Marie put on makeup? .

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UNIT 7
Interview: What do you usually do during the week?

A. Match the person with the sentence.

a. b. c.
1. “I love to have dinner around 6:00.”
2. “I’m more of an evening person.”
3. “I don’t take a nap in the afternoon.”

✓ each statement True or False.

B. Check ❏
True False
1. Angelique goes to the movies during the week. ❏ ❏
2. Jessica usually eats dinner late. ❏ ❏
3. Lisa is a morning person. ❏ ❏
4. Deepti doesn’t have time for a nap in the afternoon. ❏ ❏
5. Alvino usually has breakfast after eight. ❏ ❏
6. Jessica does the laundry every day. ❏ ❏
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C. Complete the sentences. Use affirmative or negative forms of the

simple present tense.
1. Angelique to concerts during the week.
go
2. Jessica laundry often.
do
3. Alvino breakfast between 6:30 and 7:00.
have
4. Blanche lunch at 1:00.
eat

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UNIT 8
Sitcom: Welcome to my new apartment.

A. Where are these items in Cheryl’s apartment? Match the furniture and
appliances with the rooms.
1. sofa a. in the office
2. table b. in the kitchen
3. desk c. in the living room
4. refrigerator d. in the dining room

B. Complete the sentences with the words from the box.

around across at

1. “I liked your old apartment 24 Oak Street better.”

2. “The park is just the street.”
3. “And my office is the corner.”

✓ each statement True or False.

C. Check ❏
True False
1. Cheryl has a new apartment. ❏ ❏
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2. The apartment is near a park. ❏ ❏

3. Cheryl’s mother lives at 24 Oak Street. ❏ ❏
4. Cheryl’s office is near the apartment. ❏ ❏
5. The kitchen is small. ❏ ❏
6. Cheryl’s apartment has three rooms. ❏ ❏
7. Cheryl’s mother really likes the apartment. ❏ ❏
8. Cheryl really likes the apartment. ❏ ❏

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UNIT 8
Interview: Do you live in a house or an apartment?

A. Does the person live in a house or an apartment? Circle the correct

answer.

1. 2.
house apartment house apartment

3. 4.
house apartment house apartment

✓ each statement True or False.

B. Check ❏
True False
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1. Catherine has a large living room. ❏ ❏

2. Emma’s apartment doesn’t have many windows. ❏ ❏
3. Christiane’s apartment doesn’t have a balcony. ❏ ❏
4. Chris has a microwave in his kitchen. ❏ ❏
5. Rob does not like his apartment. ❏ ❏
6. Christiane calls her apartment “my little castle.” ❏ ❏

C. Write the furniture and appliances each person talked about.

sofa dishwasher microwave picture coffee table

TV bookcase refrigerator lamp stove

Rob’s living room Chris’s kitchen

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UNIT 9

Sitcom:  Is that an express donkey?

SCENE 1

A. Check ❏✓ the transportation options Cheryl discusses with Mrs. Beatty.

❏  airplane ❏  boat ❏  helicopter ❏  bus ❏  limo
❏  ferry ❏  cruise ship ❏  taxi ❏  donkey ❏  train

B. Circle the correct answer to complete each sentence.

1. Mrs. Beatty wants (a window / an aisle) seat on the plane to Johannesburg.
2. She decides to (take the train / fly) to Francistown.
3. Mrs. Beatty is going to take (a small plane / a bus) to the Okavanga Delta.
4. From Gumare, she is going to take (a boat / a taxi) to her hotel.
5. Cheryl says that (a car / a donkey) can take Mrs. Beatty’s luggage to the hotel.
6. Mrs. Beatty decides on (the small plane / the donkey) to get to the hotel.

C. Read the sentences Cheryl says to Mrs. Beatty. Fill in each blank with
could or should and the verb you hear.
1. “So, Mrs. Beatty, we about your safari trip to Botswana.”
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2. “In Johannesburg you a taxi or a limo to your hotel.”

3. “The next day you or you a train to
Francistown in Botswana.”
4. “If you don’t want to take the donkey, you a small plane.”

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UNIT 9

Sitcom:  Is that an express donkey?

SCENE 2

✓ the means of transportation Paul took during his safari trip.

A. Check ❏
❏  bus ❏  car ❏  train ❏  airplane ❏  helicopter
❏  taxi ❏  ferry ❏  boat ❏  donkey ❏  limo
✓ each statement True or False.
B. Check ❏
True False
1. Paul knows Mrs. Beatty. ❏ ❏
2. Mrs. Beatty is going on a safari trip. ❏ ❏
3. Mrs. Beatty does not want to take the donkey. ❏ ❏
4. Paul didn’t have any problems with the donkey during his trip. ❏ ❏
5. Paul says bad things about his safari trip. ❏ ❏
6. He did not enjoy the trip. ❏ ❏
7. Cheryl is glad Paul talks about his trip with Mrs. Beatty. ❏ ❏
8. In the end, Mrs. Beatty does not want to go to Africa. ❏ ❏

C. Write the transportation problems Paul talks about with Mrs. Beatty.
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1. “On the way there, the plane .”

2. “We got in late and I to Francistown.”
3. “The bus .”
4. “I on the boat to the island.”
5. “I from the donkey.”

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UNIT 9

Interview:  Are you a frequent flyer?

A. Complete each statement. Circle the correct answer.

1. Lisa travels . 3. Joe prefers to sit of the plane.
a. every week a. in the front
b. twice a month b. in the middle
c. a few times a year c. in the back
2. San travels a lot . 4. Lisa likes to on the plane.
a. for pleasure a. sleep
b. for her job b. read
c. to visit her family c. watch movies

B. Does the person prefer a window or an aisle seat on a plane? Circle the
correct answer.
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1. 2. 3.
Window    Aisle Window    Aisle Window    Aisle

✓ each statement True or False.

C. Check ❏
True False
1. Christiane describes a bad travel experience. ❏ ❏
2. She waited for eighteen hours at the London airport. ❏ ❏
3. Some of the passengers shopped at the airport. ❏ ❏
4. Christiane and the other passengers slept on benches or on the floor. ❏ ❏
5. The airline gave the passengers food. ❏ ❏

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UNIT 10
Sitcom: Tonight, I’m cooking.

✓ the foods that are not usually ingredients for vegetable soup.
A. Check ❏
❏ tomato ❏ beans ❏ lemon ❏ onions ❏ coffee
❏ banana ❏ peas ❏ sugar ❏ potato ❏ cabbage
✓ each statement True or False.
B. Check ❏
True False
1. Bob is cooking in Cheryl’s kitchen. ❏ ❏
2. There are vegetables in Cheryl’s refrigerator. ❏ ❏
3. Bob has a recipe for the soup. ❏ ❏
4. Bob uses all the ingredients in the soup. ❏ ❏
5. Bob has a can of soup. ❏ ❏
6. Cheryl does not like the soup. ❏ ❏

C. Answer each question. Circle the correct number.

1. How many potatoes are there in the fridge? one two
2. How many tomatoes are there in the fridge? one two
3. How many cabbages does Cheryl have? one two
4. How many lemons does Bob need? one two
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UNIT 10
Interview: What do you like to eat and drink?

A. Circle the foods and drinks each person talked about.

1. coffee juice milk water

2. eggs vegetables milk iced tea

3. cheese rice bread fish

✓ each statement True or False.

B. Check ❏
True False
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1. Ian likes soda. ❏ ❏

2. Dan doesn’t like fish and rice. ❏ ❏
3. Natalie usually eats a salad every day. ❏ ❏
4. James eats a lot of soup. ❏ ❏
5. Matt doesn’t eat a lot of soup. ❏ ❏

C. Complete each statement with the correct answer.

1. Natalie puts in her salad.
a. tomatoes b. carrots c. eggs d. onions
2. Dan plans to eat lunch around today.
a. 12:00 b. 1:00 c. 2:00 d. 3:00
3. Matt does not eat a lot of .
a. fish b. vegetables c. soup d. bread
4. Lorayn eats a lot of soup in the .
a. summer b. winter c. fall d. spring
5. Ian has in his refrigerator.
a. rice b. vegetables c. soup d. cheese
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UNIT 12
Sitcom: She has a fever.

✓ the ailments Paul says Marie has.

A. Check ❏
❏ a fever ❏ an earache ❏ a headache
❏ a backache ❏ a stomachache ❏ a sore throat
❏ a cough ❏ a toothache ❏ a cold

B. Match each statement with the person who said it.

Is Marie here?

a. b. c.
1. “She’s not feeling so well.”
2. “She went to the doctor.”
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3. “She has a fever.”

C. Complete each statement with the correct answer.

1. Marie is meeting for lunch.
a. her sister b. Mr. Evans
2. Why did Marie come back to the office?
a. She’s not feeling well. b. She needs her jacket.
3. When Mr. Evans says,“You do look awful,” he means “ .”
a. You look good b. You don’t look good
4. When Mr. Evans says,“You’re not going anywhere,” he means “ .”
a. You should stay here b. You should go home

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UNIT 12
Interview: What do your parents look like?

A. Match each sentence with the person who said it.

a. b. c.
1. “I think he’s very handsome, but he’s my brother.”
2. “My mom is a little smaller than me.”
3. “The other one looks more like my mother.”

B. Complete each statement with the correct answer.

1. Martin has .
a. many brothers and sisters b. three brothers c. one sister
2. Jessica’s father has big .
a. blue eyes b. ears c. teeth
3. Martin says his sisters are .
a. nice b. handsome c. pretty
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4. Angelique has .
a. a brother b. a sister c. two brothers

C. Describe the people with the words from the box. Use some words
twice.

big blue eyes big ears black hair beautiful

straight hair brown eyes white hair handsome

1. Jessica’s father 2. Jessica’s mother 3. Martin’s brothers

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