Quiz

1) What kind of company does she work for in

Conversation 1?

a) Clothing
b) Computers

2) What does he want to do in Conversation 2?

a) Pay a bill
b) Get an ID

3) What do her parents do in Conversation 3?

Grammar 3-01 | High Beginner 3
a) Make cars
b) Sell cars
Present Simple
4) Where does she live in Conversation 4?
Listen to four short conversations using the present simple
tense. a) In a big house
b) In a small house

Conversation #1

Man: What do you do? Grammar Challenge

Woman: I work at a tech company.
Man: Oh, what do you do there? Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Woman: I design software.
Man: Do you like your job? Con #1 Con #2 Con #3 Con #4
Woman: Yeah, I enjoy it. work pay have live
enjoy here like need
Conversation #2
do think sell family
Man: Do you work here? design need sales want
Woman: Yes, I do.
Man: Where do I pay my bill?
Woman: You pay it over there.
Man: Do I need to show ID? Speaking Challenge
Woman: I don’t think you do.
Match the answers with the questions.
Conversation #3
1) What languages do you speak?
2) Who do you see every day?
Man: What do your parents do? 3) Where do you have lunch?
Woman: They both work in sales. 4) When do you get up?
Man: Oh, what do they sell? 5) Do you have a computer?
Woman: They both sell cars. They have a car dealership
together. [ 2 ] My parents. I live with them.
Man: Do they like it? [ 3 ] I usually eat at the cafeteria.
[ 5 ] No, but I have a tablet.
Woman: Yes, but they work long hours. [ 1 ] Just my mother tongue and some English.
[ 4 ] I wake up most days at six.
Conversation #4
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Man: Where do you live?
Woman: I live downtown with my family.
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1) Who stays in good shape?

a) Mary
b) Sue

2) Who works at a hospital?

a) Bob
b) Carl

3) What does the machine do?

Grammar 3-02 | High Beginner 3 a) Copy paper

b) Shred paper
Simple Present - Third Person Singular
4) Who has a farm?
Listen to four short conversations using the present simple tense
in the third person singular. a) Mary
b) Sue

Conversation #1
Grammar Challenge
Man: What does Bob do?
Woman: He works at a hospital.
Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Man: What does he do there?
Woman: He’s a doctor. He specializes in sports medicine. Con #1 Con #2 Con #3 Con #4
Man: That sounds like a great job.
loves grows works stops
Woman: Yeah, he loves it.
works lives watches use
Conversation #2 sounds has doesn’t finishes

Man: Where does Mary live? specializes raises looks shreds

Woman: She lives in the countryside.
Man: That sounds nice.
Woman: Yeah, she loves it. She has a farm and she raises Speaking Challenge
horses.
Man: Wow, that’s so cool.
Match the answers with the questions.
Woman: Yeah, she also grows her own food. She has it all!
1) Who talks to you every day?
Conversation #3 2) Who follows a healthy diet?
3) Who does not speak Engilsh?
4) Who wears nice clothes?
Man: How does Sue stay so fit? 5) Who does not have much free time?
Woman: She works out all the time.
Man: It sure looks like it.
[ 2 ] My friend. He mainly eats vegetables.
Woman: She also watches what she eats. [ 3 ] My sister. She only knows Spanish.
Man: Does she follow a special diet? [ 1 ] My mom. She always chats with me.
Woman: Yes. she doesn’t eat sweets and she doesn’t drink [ 5 ] My dad. He works long hours.
[ 4 ] My brother. He loves fashion.
alcohol.
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Conversation #4

Man: What does this machine do?

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 Quiz

1) What is someone doing in conversation 1?

a) Using a computer
b) Writing a letter

2) What is someone doing in conversation 2?

a) Eating soup
b) Preparing food

3) What is someone doing in conversation 3?

Grammar 3-03 | High Beginner 3 a) Tuning up a car

b) Working quickly
Present Continuous 4) What is someone doing in conversation 4?
Listen to four short conversations using the present simple a) Playing sports
tense. b) Watching soccer

Conversation 1
Grammar Challenge
Man: Where are you?
Woman: I am working inside. I am writing a letter to my friend. Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
I am telling him about my life and my new job.
Man: Are you using the computer? Con #1 Con #2 Con #3 Con #4
Woman: I am not using the computer because I like to hand working reading enjoying burning
write letters. My hand is getting tired though.
getting cooking listening listening
Conversation 2 writing chopping giving using
using enjoying taking having
Man: Where is Mary?
Woman: Mary is cooking in the kitchen. She is chopping up
some vegetables because she is making a vegetable soup.
Man: How is she making it? Speaking Challenge
Woman: She is reading a recipe and following the instructions
inside. She is enjoying herself. Match the answers with the questions.

Conversation 3 1) What are you wearing right now?

2) Are you sitting or standing at the moment?
3) Where are you watching this video?
Man: What is Bob doing? 4) Is anyone watching you now?
Woman: Bob is working on his car. He is giving it a tune up. 5) Are you enjoying the activity?
He is changing the oil and checking all the parts of the cars.
Man: But, he is not working? He is just standing there! [ 3 ] I am waching in on the train.
Woman: He is taking his time because he wants to do the job [ 4 ] Yes, I a man is looking at me!
right. He is listening to the radio as he works. [ 2 ] I am sitting in a chair.
[ 5 ] Yes, I am having fun!
[ 1 ] I am wearing a suit and tie.
Conversation 4
What about you? Share your answers to the questions.
Man: Where are the twins?
Woman: They are playing outside. They are playing soccer
with their friends. They are using the front lawn as a soccer
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Man: Are they having fun?
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 Quiz

1) What will happen soon?

a) She will work in Europe.

b) She will quit her job.

2) How many languages will she study?

a) One
b) Two

3) What will she have problems doing?

Grammar 3-04 | High Beginner 3 a) Buying food.
b) Making friends
Future Tense
4) Who will she miss?
Listen to Katie talk about her plans to study in France using the a) Her family
future tense. b) Boyfriend

Study Abroad
Grammar Challenge
Soon I will quit my job and move to Europe. I am very excited
about it. I will be an exchange student for one year in France
Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
and Spain. I will live in France first for six months, and then I will
move to Spain and I will live there for six months. move do study know
be regret take write
In both countries, I will study language at a local university. I do
not know French or Spanish now, so I will likely have trouble quit miss have make
when I first move there. Still, I will do my best! come live tell visit

I will live alone, and I am sure I will miss friends, but I hope I will
make new friends soon. My best friend will come out and visit
me around New Year. We will probably take a trip to Greece.
We won’t know our plans until later.
Speaking Challenge
I am sure I will have some problems when I first move there. I
will have a hard time buying food, and talking but I am sure I will Match the answers with the questions.
be fine. 1) Where will you go later tonight?
2) What will you do?
I will miss a lot of things about my country, and I will miss my 3) Will you eat something before bed?
4) Will you prepare anything for tomorrow?
boyfriend. He will not have time to visit me, so I won’t see him 5) What time will you get to sleep?
until I return. I will write him every week when I am there. I think
we will stay together, but I am not sure. I hope we will stay
[ 3 ] No, I won't. I will be full.
together! [ 4 ] I will be in bed by midnight.
[ 1 ] I will go to the mall.
I am sure my life will be different and I will change, but I hope I [ 2 ] I will meet my friend for dinner.
will change in a good way, and I hope I won’t regret my [ 5 ] Yes, I will pick out my clothes for the next day.
decision. As we say, only time will tell! What about you? Share your answers to the questions.

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1) Is Katie going to take classes?

a) Yes, she is.

b) No, she is not.

2) What is Katie going to do every day?

a) Talk to people
b) Study with a tutor

3) How is Katie going to send the mail?

Grammar 3-05 | High Beginner 3 a) By express mail
b) By local mail
Future with Going to 4) What is going to happen?
Katie talks about her plans to study Spanish in Spain using the a) It will be late.
form 'going to' to discuss the future. b) They will save money.

Conversation #1
Man: What are you going to do for summer break? Grammar Challenge
Woman: I’m going to study Spanish in Spain?
Man: Nice, where are you going to study? Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Woman: I’m not going to take any classes. I’m just going to live
there and learn the language. Con #1 Con #2
Man: Good idea. You’re going to learn a lot. learn try mail regret
Woman: I hope so. I’m going to really focus on learning study focus express take
Spanish naturally. Every day I’m going to try to talk to as many
do can be save
people as I can.
take live Trust get
Conversation #2
Man: When are you going to mail this? It is due next week.
Woman: I going to do it tomorrow when I go to post office?
Man: How are you going to send it, by express mail or local
Speaking Challenge
mail?
Match the answers with the questions.
Woman: I’m going to send it by local mail.
Man: Why? It’s going to take forever to get there. 1) What are you going to do this weekend?
Woman: But it’s still going to get there in time, and it’s going to 2) Who are you going to see?
3) What are you going to wear?
save money. 4) Are you going to study English?
Man: Well, if it doesn’t, you’re going to regret it. 5) Is anyone going to call you?
Woman: Just relax. It’s not going to be late. Trust me.
[ 2 ] I am going to see my friend
[ 4 ] No, I am going to take a break.
[ 1 ] I am going to go to the city.
[ 5 ] My friend is probably going to phone me.
[ 3 ] It's going to be cold, so I'm going to wear layers.
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1) In conversation 1, where is she going?

a) To the dentist
b) To the doctor

2) In conversation 2, what is she doing later?

a) Playing futsal
b) Having dinner with family

3) In conversation 3, what class are the both taking?

Grammar 3-06 | High Beginner 3 a) History
b) Math
Simple Past Tense 4) In conversation 4, who is having a party?
Katie talks about what she did on her day off. This lesson looks a) Katie
at the past tense. b) Tom

Man: What did you do yesterday?

Grammar Challenge
Woman: Yesterday was my day off. I started the day early and
finished up a lot of house chores before work. I cleaned the Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
kitchen, mowed the lawn, mailed some letters, emptied the
trash, and washed my clothes. I even dusted the furniture. looked cleaned dusted washed
mailed didn’t take finished decided
Man: Wow! What did you do after that?
lifted started walked enjoyed
Woman: After that, I walked to work because I needed to do
emptied checked mowed cooked
some things for my job. I didn’t take the bus because it looked
full. I enjoyed the walk though, as I strolled through the park to
my office.

Man: Wait! Did you work? It was your day off!

Speaking Challenge
Woman: Yes, I know! I did work! I worked for about three hours.
I checked some emails and finished a paper I needed to send Match the answers with the questions.
to a customer.
1) Did you clean your house today?
2) Did you study English?
Man: Did you work long? 3) Did you call your friend?
4) Did you check any social media account?
Woman: No, after that, I walked to my local gym. I exercised for 5) Did you watch TV?
about one hour. I lifted weights and walked on the treadmill for
some time. Then, I showered and headed home. [ 5 ] Yes, I saw a realy good movie.
[ 2 ] Yes, I reviewed some grammar.
Man: What did you do last night? [ 1 ] Yes, I dusted and mopped the floor.
[ 3 ] Yes, but he didn't answer his phone.
[ 4 ] Yes, I got a few updates.
Woman: At home, I cooked dinner and chatted with my
roommate. After eating, I cleaned up the kitchen. I wanted to What about you? Share your answers to the questions.
watch a movie, but it was too late so I decided not to. All in all,
it was a good day.
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1) In conversation 1, what does she offer?

a) a pen
b) a pencil

2) In conversation 2, what will she get?

a) a sandwich
b) a drink

3) In conversation 3, what does Katie have at her

house?
Grammar 3-07 | High Beginner 3
a) a yard
Past Tense - Irregular Verbs b) a patio

Katie talks about her trip to Italy and the adventure she had while 4) In conversation 4, who did not like the book?
she was there on vacation.
a) Todd
b) Katie
Man: How was your summer vacation?

Woman: Great! I went to Italy with my family. It was so fun Grammar Challenge
there! We met lots of really nice people and ate really delicious
food. Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Man: Where did you stay? sat paid met fold
Woman: We stayed at a hotel on the beach so we woke up gave went swam got
every day to the sunrise over the water. Each day we swam in took saw was woke
the ocean and took long walks on the beach. At night, we sat
left told ate told
and watched the stars. We saw so many stars!

Man: Did anything exciting happen?

Woman: Yes! One day, we found a wallet on the beach. We

took it to the police department. We told the police that Speaking Challenge
someone lost their wallet. They took it and we left. The next day
they called us, so we went back to the police station. Match the answers with the questions.

1) Where did you go yesterday?

Man: Ooh! Why did they call you?
2) Who did you meet?
3) What did you eat?
Woman: They found the owner of the wallet and he wanted to 4) What did you wear?
meet us. He was so happy that he got his wallet back, so he 5) When did you get to bed?
bought us a really nice bottle of wine.
[ 4 ] I wore jeans.
Man: Oh cool! You made a local friend! [ 1 ] I went to the beach.
[ 3 ] I ate some pizza.
Woman: Yes, we became friends and had dinner that night. The [ 2 ] I met my friend.
[ 5 ] I got in bed at midnight.
man’s name was Yuri. He told us all about the town and gave
us tips for our vacation. That night, he paid for the meal What about you? Share your answers to the questions.
because he was happy we found his wallet and got it back to
him. We knew we would be friends forever!

Woman: Wow! What a great trip!

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1) How does she describe her town?

a) affordable
b) beautiful

2) What is the capital like?

a) clean and pretty

b) busy and crowded

3) How does she describe people at work?

Grammar 3-08 | High Beginner 3 a) They are nice.
b) They are lazy.
Adverbs + Adjectives
4) What is her neighbor like?
Listen to a short conversation using adverbs to intensify a) nice
adjectives. b) noisy

Man: Tell me about your town!

Woman: My town is a wonderful place to live. It is not Grammar Challenge
expensive, but it is not cheap either. It is an affordable place to
live. Fill in the blanks with the correct word.

Man: What is the capital city like? happy vain lazy

Woman: The city is very pretty. The streets are clean and only short fit noisy
a few places are dirty. The park is really green and beautiful.
moody cheap young
Most buildings are short, so we have great views of the tall
mountains.

Man: How are the people at your work?

Speaking Challenge
Woman: The people are nice and friendly, but most people are
very busy. People here are not lazy at all. Everyone works very
Match the answers with the questions.
hard. Some people are vain though. They worry about fashion
too much. 1) Is your town clean or dirty?
2) Is your town cheap or expensive?
Man: How is the food here? 3) Is your town safe or dangerous?
4) Is your town boring or interesting?
Woman: The food here is very delicious, and it is very healthy. 5) Is your town usually warm or cold?
It is easy to get fat, but most people are fit because they are so
busy. [ 2 ] It is a little pricey, but not too bad.
[ 1 ] It is very clean.
Man: What is your apartment like? [ 5 ] Most of the year it is very warm.
Woman: My building is a nice place to live. It is on a very quiet [ 3 ] It is safe, but there is some crime.
[ 4 ] It is very interesting in my opinion.
street, but my neighbor is very noisy. He is very strange.
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Man: Why do you say that?
Woman: He is very moody. Some days he is nice. Some days
he is mean. He is really old, and I am young, so maybe that is
the problem. Still, I am jealous of him. He has a nice dog. I want
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1) Who is older, her mon or her dad?

a) Her mom
b) Her dad

2) Which city is more expensive?

a) San Francisco
b) Los Angeles

3) What movies make her happier?

Grammar 3-09 | High Beginner 3 a) New movies
b) Old movies
Comparatives 4) Which food tastes better to her?
Listen to Katie compare two things using the comparative form of a) Japanese Food
adjectives. b) American Food

1) Comparing People
Grammar Challenge
My mother and father are very different. My mom is older than
my dad, but my dad looks older than my mom. My dad is more Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
active because he plays sports. My mom is more talkative.
She loves to talk with people. My dad is taller than my mom. Con #1 Con #2 Con #3 Con #4
My mom is shorter than my dad. taller expensive happier international
2) Comparing Places older better faster better
more active harder interesting healthier
Los Angeles and San Francisco are both in California but they
are very different. San Francisco is smaller than Los Angeles. It talkative smaller difficult difficult
is also colder. Los Angeles is bigger than San Francisco, but
San Francisco is more expensive. It is harder to find housing
in San Francisco. I think San Francisco is a better place to live. Speaking Challenge
3) Comparing Movies
Match the answers with the questions.
I think the old Star Wars movies are better than the new Star 1. What is more delicious, apples or oranges?
Wars movies. In the old movies, the characters were more 2. What is more playful, cats or dogs?
interesting, and the story was faster. The new stories are 3. What is more convenient, driving or public
transportation?
more difficult to follow. I felt happier watching the old movies. 4. What is cheaper, fast food or eating at home?
5. What is more interesting, learning a language or
4) Comparing Food learning history?

I like Japanese food more than American food because it is

[ 2 ] Dogs make better pets.
healthier. Japanese meals are smaller and fresher than [ 4 ] Eating at home is much cheaper.
American meals. American food is more international though, [ 5 ] Language! History is much more boring.
[ 1 ] Apples taste better.
so I like that about it. Still, I think Japanese food tastes better. [ 3 ] Taking the best is better than driving.

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1) What is the biggest city in Japan?

a) Tokyo
b) Osaka

2) What is the coldest place in the world?

a) Antartica
b) Alaska

3) When was the youngest person born?

Grammar 3-10 | High Beginner 3 a) Just now
b) Last week
Superlatives
4) What is largest land animal in the world?
Listen to ten statements using the superlative form of adjectives.
Are the statements true of false? a) Hippo
b) Elephant

True or False
Grammar Challenge
1) Tokyo is the biggest city in Japan.

2) Bangkok is the most popular city in Thailand. Fill in the blanks with the correct word.

3) The Nile is the longest river in the world. richest largest popular oldest
happiest longest dangerous biggest
4) Antarctica is the coldest place in the world.
dangerous expensive coldest hottest
5) Saudi Arabia is one of the richest countries in the world.

6) The oldest person in the world is a man.

7) The most expensive city in the world is Hong Kong. Speaking Challenge
8) The happiest people in the world live in Finland.
Match the answers with the questions.
9) The most dangerous fish is the Great White Shark. 1) What is the best time to viist your country?
2) What is the most beautiful city in your country?
10) The safest country in the world is Japan. 3) What area has the friendliest people?
4) What area has the most interesting history?
11) The youngest person in the world was born just now. 5) What month has the nicest weather?

12) The largest land animal in the world is the elephant. [ 5 ] Spring has the best climate.
[ 1 ] Fall is the best time to come.
13) Summer is the hottest season of the year. [ 2 ] The Capital is the prettiest I think.
[ 3 ] The people are the nicest in the south.
14) Winter is the coldest season of the year. [ 4 ] The old city has the most intriguing places.

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1) In conversation 1, who watches a lot of TV?

a) Todd
b) Katie

2) In conversation 2, what does she do for exercise?

a) Go jogging
b) Go swimming

3) In conversation 3, who eats a lot of fruit?

Grammar 3-11 | High Beginner 3 a) He does
b) She does
Much / A Lot 4) In conversation 4, who does not speak much
Spanish?
See how speakers can use much and a lot with verbs and
nouns. a) Todd
b) Katie

Conversation 1

Man: Do you watch much TV? Grammar Challenge

Woman: Not anymore. I used to watch a lot of TV, but not
now. And you? Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Man: Yeah, I watch a lot of TV.
Woman: What do you watch? Con #1 Con #2 Con #3 Con #4
Man: I watch a lot of dramas and some news shows. anymore some a lot of that much
Woman: I don’t watch the news much, but maybe I should
a lot of a lot too much a lot
Conversation 2 maybe too bad eat much must be
much much cook much it much
Man: Do you exercise much?
Woman: Not that much, but some.
Man: What do you do?
Woman: I go running a lot. What about you? Speaking Challenge
Man: I don’t exercise at all.
Woman: That’s too bad. It can be fun! Match the answers with the questions.

Conversation 3 1) Do you drink a lot of coffee?

2) Do you exercise a lot?
3) Do you watch much TV?
Man: Do you eat much fast food? 4) Do you have a lot of clothes?
Woman: Yeah, I eat it way too much! 5) Do you spend a lot of time on the Internet?
Man: Ooh, that’s not good. You should not eat it too much.
Woman: I know, but I do it so save time, plus I don’t cook [ 2 ] No, but I rent movies a lot.
much. [ 5 ] Yes, I am always surfing for new sites.
Man: Me too, but I try to eat a lot of fruits and vegetables. [ 4 ] Yes, I need to throw some away.
[ 1 ] Not much. Just a few cups a week.
Woman: Good idea. [ 2 ] Yes, I go to the gym all the time.

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Man: Do speak Spanish much?

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1) In conversation 1, who has a cat and a dog as well?

a) Katie
b) Todd
2) In conversation 2, how many things do they have in
common?
a) Just one thing
b) Two things

Grammar 3-12 | High Beginner 3 3) In conversation 3, how many things do they have in
common?
And / Also / As well / Too a) One
b) Two
Listen to two conversations using connectors to add extra
information to sentences. 4) In conversation 4, who lives in the countryside
a) Both of them
Conversation #1 b) Neither of them

Man: Do you have a pet?

Woman: I do. I have a dog, and I also have a cat.
Man: Oh, really, I have a cat as well.
Grammar Challenge
Woman: Really, what color?
Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Man: My cat is black.
Woman: My cat is black too! Con #1 Con #2 Con #3 Con #4

Conversation #2 too do that show do I

pet No way as well as well
Man: What do you do?
cat too really like out of
Woman: I am a teacher.
Man: Cool! I am a teacher too. color I also you like Me, too
Woman: Really, what do you teach?
Man: I teach math.
Woman: No way! I also teach math.
Speaking Challenge
Conversation #3
Match the answers with the questions.
Man: What shows do you like?
1) What sports do you like?
Woman: I like Game of Thrones. 2) What musicians do you like?
Man: I love that show too. 3) What colors do you like?
4) What foods do you like?
Woman: Who’s your favorite character?
Man: I really like John Snow.
Woman: I like him as well. [ 2 ] I love Sting. I also love U2.
[ 3 ] I love the color blue, and I like green too.
[ 4 ] I love sushi. So does my wife.
Conversation #4 [ 1 ] I love baseball. I like tennis as well.
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Woman: I live downtown.
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1) In conversation 1, what does she say about her
town?

a) There are many jobs.

b) It is expensive.

2) In conversation 1, what does she say about her

town?
a) It is dangerous.
b) It is expensive.

Grammar 3-13 | High Beginner 3 3) In conversation 2, who liked the movie?

a) Both of them
Connectors b) Just one person
Listen to two conversations using connectors to add extra 4) In conversation 2, who read the book?
information to sentences.
a) Both of them
b) Just one person
Conversation #1

Man: Do you like your town?

Woman: I do not like living there because the winters are really
Grammar Challenge
cold, and the people are not friendly.
Man: That does not sound like a nice place to live, so why do Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
people live there?
Conversation #1 Conversation #2
Woman: It is cheap to live there, and there are lots of jobs, so
most people stay there. What about your town? and there so why so I was because the
Man: It’s nice because it has great weather, but it’s not cheap, because it because the because so I can
so you can’t save money. and the so most and the but I
Woman: I see. Looks like we can’t have the best of both world.
so you but it’s but it was but it
Conversation #2

Man: What did you think of the movie?

Woman: I liked the movie, but it was a bit too long for me.
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Man: I didn’t like it because the acting was bad, and the story
Match the clauses with the statements below.
was boring.
Woman: I read the book, so I was interested in the movie, but 1) My country is interesting because
it was different from the book. 2) I study English because
3) I do not have much free time so,
Man: Yeah, I didn’t read the book, but I want to because I heard 4) I like my country but,
it is really good. 5) English is useful but,
Woman: I have the book, so I can give it to you if you like, but
you have to give it back because I want to read it again. [ 5 ] it is not easy to learn.
Man: Thanks! I would love to, but I don’t have time now. [ 3 ] I cannot see my friends much.
Woman: OK, suit yourself. [ 1 ] it has lots of history.
[ 2 ] I want to speak with tourists.
[ 4 ] it is a little expensive.

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1) In conversation 1, what is Bob doing?

a) working
b) sleeping

2) In conversation 2, what is Mary doing?

a) talking at a party
b) speaking with someone

3) In conversation 3, is the man complaining?

Grammar 3-14 | High Beginner 3 a) Yes
b) No
Contractions 4) In conversation 4, what is she doing?
Listen to four conversations using contractions in spoken a) leaving the house
English. b) going to bed

Conversation #1
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Man: What’s Bob doing?
Woman: He’s working outside. He’s cutting the grass? Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Man: Isn’t he playing tennis today?
Woman: No, he isn’t. His partner can’t play today. Con #1 Con #2 Con #3 Con #4
Man: Oh, that’s too bad. that’s They’re That’s I’m sorry
Woman: Yeah, he isn’t happy about it.
He’s Isn’t I’m not What’re
Conversation #2 can’t Who’s I’m It’s

Man: Who’s Mary talking to? isn’t She’s you’re we’re

Woman: She’s talking with Joe.
Man: What are they talking about?
Woman: They’re discussing the upcoming party. Speaking Challenge
Man: Isn’t that next week?
Woman: No, it’s next month. Match the answers with the questions.

Conversation #3 1) What language isn't easy to learn?

2) What food isn't delicious?
Man: What are we having for dinner? 3) What store isn't cheap?
4) What place isn't beautiful?
Woman: I’m making fried rice. 5) What sports aren't interesting?
Man: That’s not very healthy?
Woman: Well, you’re welcome to make dinner yourself.
[ 5 ] For me, golf isn't interesting.
Man: No, no, I’m not complaining. That’s fine. [ 1 ] French isn't easy to learn.
Woman: Well, I’m glad you agree. [ 4 ] The old part of town isn't beautiful anymore.
[ 2 ] Liver isn't delicious. It's gross.
[ 3 ] Jewelry stores aren't cheap/
Conversation #4
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Man: What’re you doing?
Woman: I’m going to the park.
Man: I thought we’re going shopping.
Woman: Oops. I’m sorry. I forgot.
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Man: It’s OK. Do you still want to go?
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Woman: Yeah! I’m game if you are.
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1) In conversation 1, how much sugar does he want in
his coffee?

a) A lot
b) Not much

2) In conversation 2, how much lettuce do they have?

a) A lot
b) Not much

3) In conversation 3, how many tomatoes do they have?

Grammar 3-15 | High Beginner 3
a) A lot
Much / Many b) Not much

Listen to four short conversations using counters for nouns. 4) In conversation 4, do they have many bananas?
a) Yes
Conversation #1 b) No

Man: Do you like cream with your coffee?

Woman: Yes, but not too much. Grammar Challenge
Man: What about sugar?
Woman: Yes, I like my coffee sweet. Fill in the blanks with the correct word.
Man: How many sugar cubes?
Woman: Two should be enough. Con #1 Con #2 Con #3 Con #4
sugar not much not much How many
Conversation #2
sweet lots of many How much
Man: Do we have any lettuce?
enough lettuce too a few
Woman: Just a little, but not much.
Man: How about tomatoes? much a few much Not much
Woman: We have a few. Why?
Man: I want to make a salad.
Woman: Could do. We have lots of cucumber and a few Speaking Challenge
onions.
Match the answers with the questions.
Conversation #3
1) Do you have much free time?
Man: Let’s make an omelet. How many eggs do we have? 2) Right now, how much money do you have?
Woman: A dozen. We do not have much oil though. 3) Do you have many international friends?
4) Every night, how much sleep do you get?
Man: It’s OK, we have some cooking spray. Do we have any 5) How many rooms are in your house?
cheese or ham?
Man: We have some cheese but not much ham I’m afraid.
[ 5 ] Just one. I live in a dorm room.
Woman: That’s OK, I can use tomatoes. [ 3 ] Yes, I know people from all over Asia.
Man: Great, we have too many and they will spoil soon. [ 2 ] Not much. Just a few bucks.
[ 1 ] No, I am so busy these days.
[ 4 ] Not much, about six hours.
Conversation #4
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Man: How much honey do we have?
Woman: Not much, but some.
Man: How many bananas?
Woman: We have a few I think. Why?
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Man: I want to make a sandwich.
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Woman: With bananas and honey?
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