a What were they doing?
‘rommer| Cirele the correct verb forms in these stories.
1. Afrlend and | ran /@ere running)
and this guy rode (was ridi
We didn’t hear him because we listened /
Garere listening to music. Anyway, weG@ecidedy
were deciding to stop because | was tired, and
the guy(tanY was running right into me. And
then he justfode } was riding away!
2. An embarrassing thing happen / was happening
when | studied (was studying)singing at the
university. At my first concert, | was on the stage and
was seeing a concert hall full of people.
‘My little sister borrowed my new laptop last night, and she dropped itt So now it’s not working.
B ae
4. A lwent to a concert with some friends last weekend, but | was so bored that I fell asleep!
B
5. A Iwentto the carwash yesterday and forgot to close the car window. | got so wet!
B
6. A Guess what? | just won a trip to Miami in a radio contest!
B a =
a And then what happened?
inish these anecdotes. Then write an appropriate response.
1. A Iwas walking to work one morning, and | thought | saw my old friend from middle school
across the street, So / ran after him and called his name.
Anyway, he turned oround and it wasn't my friend at all
8 _Oh, no! | bet you were embarrassed.
2. A Iwas taking a taxj once, Rake ina hurry. | wanted to pay with my credit
card but_L covldet} Pind wy conte D didett Wve ony cosh either.
a deer wes wie soy, He bok wy addiess cod called by taler
be piel up Har srongy i
B Tt yas Kind of Winn > bel (ou wece_ tally wm barrased
3. A Last year, none of my friends called to wish me Happy Birthday. | thought, “Maybe they
Just forgot.” Well, when | got home; | opened the door and Yk was ol oloclk
“Ton suddenly ha lighats want on Hy Rinnd> wite sharing “Supra
B Wall's cunlly win D bet powee sdipnisd
4, A My rotherwas driving my dad's carin.a bad storm one night and ot wns biPRoult
Ho te yo We slepeed wudic area owlil You tain slapped. bie, brome,
Dall Brow Tar droe ond WI We Top of We car. My brthar wis 0K
8 Yalre Vodding! Wats Lucky! Dbl ba wns statedCommunication
eyo) ya eel
a Bigger and better
‘srsewee| A Complete the chart below with the comparative form of the adjectives in the box.
“bad cheap easy hard noisy quick
big convenient expensive important — old slow
boring cool fun interesting personal _—_ small
busy difficult good new popular useful
ee ee ees
bi borin vsebo) wors bad |
coul fn rypooiwe | somal Lather! spod
ey pepolac langerhodt: Pita,
busy Crust | pusena) |
ew deed | -
[_ avick ~Lihenta | | oal
B Complete the sentences with the comparative form of the adjectives.
1, Postcards are ___slower_(slow) than email.
2. Cell-phone service is wa. xpt5.ut_ (expensive) than regular phone service.
3. Texting is often _Qusiec __(easy) than sending an email.
4. | think sending e-cards is wets covmelin<} (convenient) than sending regular cards.
5. To me, black and white photos are_itt _{(nice) than color photos.
6. | think pop-up ads are _Wworse (bad) than spam.
7. It's wom eapy'et (Important) to have a phone than to have a computer.
8, Tabletsare_kebber _ (good) than laptops when you're working on the bus.
C Complete the conversation with the comparative form of the adjectives. Add than where necessary.
Some adjectives need less.
Dong-Un love my new tablet. it's so much better than _ (good) my old laptop.
Loni know. And the new tablets are 45> UUs}. (expensive) too. Some cost only $200.
Actually, this one was much ckesgar Nw (cheap) my laptop.
Dong-Un And they're wore owseter Convenient) laptops. They're wox FU (fun), too.
Ilike the touch screen. And they have a_lo~se __(long) battery life, too.
Loni Right. 1 know laptops are lax gogolac !bon(populas) tablets these days, but | ike my old
laptop. Ithas a (big) memory. And it’s 2X" __(easy) to work on
when I have to write long papers.
74 Dong-Un Yeah, butitsureisalot Wwite Van (heavy) atablet! — «a It’s quieter than the office.
Commonication COR
:oomar| Complete the comments with the comparative form of the adjectives. Add than where necessary.
Some adjectives need less.
1. My boss works on the bus. He says it's 2
quieter than (quiet) the office. He thinks
there's nothing _wstex Sw _(had) other
people's cell phone conversations on the bus.
3. My dad isn’t good with computers. Mymomis 4.
much bee Mot (good) than he is, but
she prefers to tall on the phone, She says it's
254C (easy) to talk and do other
My friend doesn’t like e-cards. She says
they're \ess_pasoal MYpersonal) real cards.
Actually, think they're wore Pun (fun)
because you can add music and stuff,
My co-workers think video conferencing is
oie cout YeSivenient) business trips
Is also loss Abdus _ (airing) because you
don’t get jet lag.
things at the same time.
QA | con't think so!
Grampa
vocab |
| Write a response to disagree with the statements.
1. A I think tablets are harder to use than smartphones,
B Really? | think tablets are easier to use than smartphones.
2. A Cameras take better photos than the cameras in cell phones.
BWM comers te) Coll shoves its bebher
Rk asieialae anal
3. A [think it’s more important to listen to the radio than watch TV.
B Dv TU you consis glutes of uuws weds. Wil Yor radi can only buat oboe Hatugs
4. A Its easier to understand a voice-mail message in English than a written note,
B Lawththink D oxne wills Yat. T Hata BS Wedae bo soaked 2 vaite-badl sersagy, tee
Cie Rh ianiaani ale.
5. A It’s worse to have no phone than to have no laptop.
B SRK D's wnrse be host uo laplep beenust yor cin do wor dass witha nglep,
6. A Ithink i. ‘messages are more popular than phone calls.
B Sa WWak phty cols core vasa gupilor Lau lect yrsfe
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a Phone situations
| A. Choose the correct word to complete each phone expression.
1. callme_¢_ a.number —b. off c. back
2. haveanother_X_ a. call b.number —_. mistake
3. (eavea_b_ a.back ‘ b.message —c.call
4. havethe wrong a.number —b. mistake —_c. another
5. hold a acon bein ccall
6. getcut_<_ a. back b.on off
7. break _b a. back b.up con
B Use the phone expressions above to complete the sentences. Use the correct form of the verbs.
. One of my fiends called me at work, but | was in an
important meeting and couldn't talk. | asked him to
call me back tater.
2. I’m trying to call my sister, but | can't hear her. She’s
inthe mountains, and the call keeps bwking Up
3. I need to talk to my grandmother, but she’s not home.
| want herto return my call, so | should probably
\onwe w yaa
4. My brother tried to call his office, but he accidentally
called someone he didn’t know. He Mad Yo tarts wine
5. Ihave problems with my cell phone. Every time
| walk into my bedroom, I hear a click and then
iach
6. ‘called my brother, but his wife sald he was
upstairs watching TV. She asked me to
Add om white she called him to the phone.
7. Mymom works at home, and she gets ¢ lot of
phone calls. Every time | call her, | have to hold on
because she Ls o*Commnanicton UR
@_ How do they respond?
Senne | Circle the best response for each phone expression.
1. Ican'thearyou. You're breaking up.
a. | have another call
(6,) call me back later.
2, Please leave a message.
@NHti, Frank. This is Manny. Call me at home.
b. Good-bye.
3. Canyou hold on, please?
(& Sure, no problem,
B. I got cut off
4. Oh, I'm sorry. | think! have the wrong number.
a. One moment, please.
No problem.
5. Good morning, Cambridge University Press.
a. Would you like to leave a message?
(&) Could | speak to Sally Smith, please?
6. Did you get my message?
@ Yeah, | think | did.
b. No problem.
a More than you!
‘seamoae| Complete the sentences with more, less, or fewer.
re
1. Nancy Wow! Look at your inbox. t's full of unk mail. You get a lot more _ junk mail than | do.
Bill Iknow. | guess | get a lot of emails, generally. Look~ 50 today.
Nancy Yeah. | get about three or four a day. You get a lot_va0@_ emails than | do.
julie My cell phone bill was really high this month. | really need to make _Seure calls. Or talk
_\es5 _ than Ido now. Look —it was $65.
Paula Actually, that’s not bad. Mine was $95. My cell phone costs_wf@__ than yours.
3. Dan You know, | only had four text messages last month. I'm getting Ft _ text messages
than phone calls. | guess people prefer to call me these days.
Yeah? Actually, ! ike instant messaging _waovt
tic __than talking.
4. Miki Are you still working? You spend_yvsre _ time online than anyone | know.
Larry know. | really should work _les5__and spend «208 __ time with you and the kids.
5. Ben Oh, no! The Internet is down age | need to change my Internet service provider to yours.
You seem tohave_feusac_ problems with your proyider than | do,
Paul Maybe. 1 know my Intemet connection goes down WS than yours, butit costs a lot
ad" _ than yours, too,
7NVVarelmniteemnvelUMts hatte
a Exciting news
Conversation
nyzetion! A Read the conversation. Then complete the chart below with expressions from the conversation.
Ellen Tommy? It's Ellen. You won't believe it!
Tommy Sorry, Ellen. Can you hold on a minute? | have to turn the music
down. ... OK, what were you saying?
Ellen Remember that job interview | had last week?
Tommy Sure, | do. Oh, just a second, My cell phone’s ringing. ... So,
where were we?
Ellen Myjob interview last week. They called this moming and ~ oops!
Excuse me just a minute. | spilled my tea. ... What was saying?
Tommy They called about the job. ...
Ellen Yeah, right, | got the job! | start next month.
‘Tommy Next month? That's great! Oh, just a minute. | need to close the
window ... OK, so you were saying?
Ellen This Is the exciting part! Can you wait just a second?
| need to turn offthe stove, ... Allright. Where was I?
Tommy The exciting part about your new job.
Ellen Right! They want me to work in their London office!
Tommy That's amazing! Congratulations, Ellen!
Interrupting
sation Restarting a conversation
Can you hold on a minute? «OK, what were you saying?
2.Oly York a steond 2. So wha woe we?
3 Greg Wa yk m Mine 3. What wus D snying?
4. OW, Wwst 4 minoke 4. 0K,35 you wine snytug?
5. Gun yoo wait yore stood 7 5. lure wes JT?
B Complete the conversations with the expressions from the chart above. Sometimes there is more
than one correct answer.
1. Nolan Hi, Akemi! | have some good news.
Akemi Oh, 'm sony. Bxeset wa sh oc abaile {have another call
Nolan Sure, go ahead.
2 Abby ye ts Abby. mathe supermarket and.
Kyle Justa second. | have to turn offthe TV. OK, 3 wl oh wate py SuyiMy?
Abby Iwas saying, I'm at the supermarket. Can you come pick me up?
3. Muriel Hey, it's me. I'm calling because I'm — oops! Hold on, | dropped
my briefcase... ._S yeas 28
Brett You're calling because you're ...
a ‘Muriel Oh, yes, I'm working late. Il be home around nine tonight.Communication SEE
a I just need to...
‘I
2:
3)
4.
5.
6
7.
8.
| Add justto the sentences to make them softer.
[need to askyou a few questions. 1 just need to ask you a few questions
. Sure. Can you wait a minute? pre. Cov You wait Yyst x vatuole ?
have to answerthe door. Dogue ave Ye ouswee Ya dove.
. Could you hold on a second? Cavld. you Vdd on \ust ov seamd 9
| need to turn offthe faucet, Bitdeaed fe Quon oF Wee fovarh
. Sorry. Ineed to take another call. scr: ust wad bike cowllar eal),
._'m calling to find out about your test. Iw at callinng Wo Quad gut about your fx}.
. Ihave to tell you one thing. Soyust ous to Heth yoo ob Shing
GQ Hold ona second
‘Conversation
rateghee
| imagine a friend calls. Follow the instructions and complete the conversation.
Use just where possible.
Friend Hi,
You Hello?
's me! Hey, | was just calling to tell you, this weekend there's
You _Oh, can you hold on a second? | just want to tum down the music. 7
OK. Sorry. So, what were you saying?
{teupt ro Tum dwn the music Restart the conversation
Friend Iwas just calling to tell you about my party this weekend,
You Great. So, what's the special...
vate Live sot oyalbur coll, Con you coll yy buck 2
a ate Se cua coll Cow ys 0 3
gusto
Friend Hey.
You Hi Sorry about that. So, whut wore wt lelking aboot
estate cotversation
Friend My party ~ this weekend,
You Right. Ex0us. wat ie tush a wateale Yurd's sno. ok Yee dior
‘tenant arsverthe dor)
Sony. So, are you having a birthday party?
Friend No. It's just for fun. I'm going to invite...
You Wate uarwole. Yosre brava yp
Oh, that’s better,
You wore saylas 7
(otteupt Because te calls breaking up, Relat he cowersaTon)
Friend Oh, Iwas saying, I'm going to invite everyone from class. So...
You East yur Bar ith watuule way battery ig tumans ov.Con yrucall wat bl?
Unterrupt Because your battery is nuninitg out. Say you can eall back) .
Friend Hi, again,
You You wer Saytus 7
(estate comersation) 7
Friend I was saying that everybody in the class is invited. So, can you come?
You Oh, yeah, I'd love to. Thanks.
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@, what's wrong?
288| Lookcat the pictures. Correct the three mistakes in each description.
1. Teresa is old. She's a little heavy. She's got long
blond hair. She looks a lot like Megan. She's wearing
a black sweater.
Teresa isn't old. She's young.
Yeasts is yy eee
Tors 1s sat [ony dole ute
2. Megan is young. She’s slim with long straight hair. She _
looks a lot like Teresa. She's wearing a white sweater.
Sle's a Ve Wey,
Vagea is apt short early hate
Hexma's wearing o beck swesker
a Do you look alike?
Complete the conversation with the missing questions, Sometimes there Is
more than one correct answer.
Kari Did you meet my brother Bob at the party ast night?
He's home for spring break.
David 'mnot sure. Does he look like you? | mean, _do you look alike?
No, we look totally different.
Huh. So, Mow fall is \ 2
He's sixfour. He's a lot taller than me,
Wow. And docs (nu. Laue shoniclat Wolly
No, he doesn't. I's very curly. But it's blond like mine.
David Then it’s not the guy I'm thinking of. ald is he? z
Kari He's 21, So he's youngerthan me.
David Oh, Ok. silat calor are Wis 288 7 Are they green?
Kari Yes, he’s got green eyes. Oh, look. He’s here now.
David Oh, him! So, Who does We take wher 7
Kari Actually, he takes after my mom. And I look like my dad.Appearances IEE
a A family portrait
Who does Karen take after, Sharon or Dick?_She takes after Sharon,
Who's got dark hair? Dick Kenia ood Trey lave ot dark baie,
}- Do Kevin and Joey took alike? Yes tiey de Le ee 7
Who do Kevin and Joey take after? Whey Yeke afler Shir FMer,
a About you
Grommart
vocanuas| Answer the questions with true Information,
Peene
1. How tall are you? Are you taller or shorter than your parents?
im taller than my mother, but in shorter than my father.
2. Doyou take after your father or your mother? How?
Tle ober way wala SMats gst cbeoialt black bie Me. wat
3. Who does your father take after, his Hee tS
Ma Mele aPler \niy Patluc beaver iyler bol tall and thin
4. How many people have dark hale Your fami Does anyone have cy har?
noth Wwe dunt Wnty ooh tay brotlncels net eotly dick bate
5. What color eyes do people in your family have?
Exijoun in mry Coily bias brown eyes except wily dod
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@ what is it?
vocsoutary| A Read the clues and write the features.
1. They can make a person's teeth straight. braces
2. Itgrows on a man’s chin, _% beacch
3. They are tiny braids close to a person's head. Co™MEows:
4.” People wear them to see better. Slussts
5. They have tiny holes for wearing earrings. giWicech eats
6. People who do weight training usually get this way, vavses ag
7. They are little brown spots on a person’s face or body, Seok ks
8. Itgrows under a man’s nose, & Wo Aacdn
9. This is what we call men with no hair. bol
10. Some women paint them to make their hands look nice. ows, Bwaaer
11. People with long hair often wear it in one of these to keep their hair { if
out of the way. % pony ted
12. This is your hairstyle if your hair is short and stands up. SiV(ud \nete
B Answer the questions with your own ideas and information.
1. Do you think men should have pierced ears?_No, | dont. | don't think men should wear jewelty.
or | think its OK. Men wear rings and bracelets, so it’s OK if they wear earrings, too.
2. Doyou know anyone with freckles? My Pett us Light ced lrnte oud hes ot lots
of Creckles on bis Pao ond news «
3. Did you ever wear braces on yourteeth? Me, Z did} L didect wead Vem
because wy teed, ne probty slnvalt.
4, Which is better, being muscularor being thin? Why? SC Saiuk beta Hata ty beblee
Kecavse uecy wrvscvlag geoclt don't look woul bo unr.
5. How many people in the class wear their hair in a ponytail? Does anyone wear braids or comrows?
Sow of Wars oPler wear Te in a powplail ood seme of Hater also wer
benids
6. Do you know anyone with a shaved head, a beard, ora mustache? Ve IC olow't. T doutf Keow
cmyour will ox lowed lund.
2. Do any of your fiends have spiked hair? Are any of them hala? Alo X¥ey dow. (Mone of Muy
Yuus_sillad Wile. Nowe of Lar is bold ot PateAppearances
Q, which one?
Le «fi| Look at the picture, Write a sentence about each student using the word given and
‘one other descriptive phrase as in the example.
A Which one is Lisa? (check her grades)
8 _Lisa is the one in the black jeans checking her grades.
2. A Which one is Julio? (stand atthe back)
B Si ts Wn on wna wustadta doing ta Ye anur Coding a bork,
3. A Which one is Mei-ling? (listen to music)
B bhi-ling ty Ma on with Bu bled skict Vislering lo wausie,
4, A Whois Luigi? (write an essay)
8 Lotyts Yr one wills Ya bru late withing on ev gise of ppt
5. A What about Ivy, which one is she? (sit at the front)
8 Dy drone ails bur berie wn commcows sibling oct bar disk lishoaive, be wise.
6. A Sowhich guy is Kareem? (weara striped T-shirt)
8 Kacwtan is Hanover wi os Yall Yond wortng © slepad Tshirt ond bru gia
7. A Which one is Anna? (talk to Kareem)
B Awnoy is Wu titloms with tong bie Tiling be Kernins
8. A Is Kazu here? Who is he? (read a book)
8 Koran ig Pa one wily 9 beard tending book
85ees
a | can’t remember
Convestant| Complete the conversations with the questions in the box.
What's his / hername?
‘What do you call it / them?
What do you call that thing / those things?
1. Katherine Hey, Yong-joon, you're a big soccer fan. We're trying to
remember the name of that famous Brazitian player.
What's his name?
Yong-joon Doyou mean Marcelo?
Katherine | don't know. He’s got short hair, and it sticks
upon top. itek ty yoo oll 2
Yong-joon Spiked hair? Then it’s not Marcelo. Maybe you're
thinking of Neymar.
Katherine Hmm, And then we're trying to remember the name of
the guy with long hair, you know he wears it in those
tong twisted... Ube ds you cll Yas. Aves 9
Yong-joon Oh, you mean dreadlocks. You're thinking of Ronaldinho.
t Katherine Yes, that’s one of the players. So who's the other one?
Yong-joon | don’t know, But you know, | think Ronaldinho looks
different now. He often wears one of those wool hats. . .
‘ oh, whok de yor coll Brug?
Katherine Oh, a beanie. Really?
2. Brittany Guess who we just saw at the airport! That singer, she
has a really fabulous voice. Whal's lar youse®
Ashley Um, Beyoncé?
Brittany No. Not Beyoncé. She plays the piano and writes her
own songs.
Ashley Oh, | know who you mean. Years ago, she wore her hair
in those little braids. Want do you call Yhos, Nive
Brittany You mean comrows, And she sang at that big game.
on, Vdmok du you eeth th 7 the um, the Superbowl.
Ashley Oh, you mean Alicia Keys?
Brittany Yeah. That's it. Well, we saw her at the airport. »
86Appearances ERE
a Oh, you mean...
Conversatios| Who are they talking about? Respond using You mean... or Do you mean... ?
‘Then match the pictures.
1. A Who's that Mexican actress ~ the one who played
Frida Kahlo in that movie?
B _Oh, you mean Salma Hayek.
2. A [really like those tennis players . . . what are their names?
They're sisters with the cool tennis outfits.
B Dp yoo taney Vetus or Sects
Wwtliwias ?
3. A Doyou want to go see that hip-hop band? You know,
the one with the female singer?
B Ye Youn Mo Block Grd Lb
Ras?
4. A My friend just loves that golfer. You know ~ the
really tll woman.
ts
Black Eyed Peas
B Yor watoty Wichalle Wie a 5
5. A Ireally like that actor ~ what's his name? — he’s in
Pirates of the Caribbean, a
3 De yoo wan Senor) Depp?
a Describe it.
Lookat the pictures. Complete the descriptions without using the actual word(s).
Then respond with You mean ....or Do you mean ...?
1. A My sister loves to wear _those fancy women's shoes.
They make women look really tall.
B Do you mean high heels?
‘Salma Hayek
2. A Mybrother's hair
B Se yw wim solid Laie 7 _
3. A | just bought some of those pants with
p You vata cal ts
4. A Myfatherhas_
a Nyy witty a onus lady a .@ Things that go together
‘vocsbulo| Complete these sentences with the expressions in the box.
ask for a promotion finish this course getamaster'sdegree study abroad
becomea millionaire “haveababy retire travel around
1. My brother and his wife are going to _have a baby in September - | think they'll name her Nina.
2. Myuncle might beame a millfyadie has his own business, and it’s doing really well.
3. [think 'm ready for more responsibility at work. Maybe I'l 03k f° 4 pmmorian
4. ly cousin already has a degree in business, and he's going to gf .a meses f"€onomics this Fall
5.
. First, want to yuri oh_Coeneand then | might take a harder class.
6. Itwon'tbe easy for my mom to_vetibe. after working for 40 years.
7. My friends think it will be difficult to_s7udy .abresd! because all the classes will be in English.
My cousins invited me to_tiaxel_qrtud Australia next summer, but | think it’s going to be
too expensive.
a We might move!
Gramninat| Circle the correct verbs to complete the sentences.
To: Sarah [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Subject: Abig change!
Hi Sarah!
My dad recently got a promotion et work so in May we€@@ going to mové)/ will move to Peru, 'm so
excited beoause it 'ICbeY is being a big change in our ives. Everything is pianned. We will take /
{@re-going fo taka short vacation first = we fe going to visit / will visit Machu Picchu, I'm a litle
scared, 100, though. I'm 100% sure it@on"tY might not be easy to move to another country where
the language is diferent. | can't speak Spanish, $0 | probably am not making /@won't make new
friends quioky. Also, my brother probably @on't come’y might not come with us. He's studying for
ris master’s degree, and | don't think he takes 7 Gill take}time off from school
{think [email protected] °m being lonely a fist. I'm trying hard to leern Spanish before we leavel I'm taking a
class in the evenings. My teacher says that atthe end of the course | ean (iljinow enough Spanish
to get round. dont know. I'm just wort that | can understand her now, But when I'm in Peru,
\ean't / @on't)»ndersiand anyone!
Don’t forget to write me.
Love,
Rachel 0Looking ahead ES
a Planning ahead
Sromeasl
Write two sentences about each picture. Use the words in parentheses and be going to
or will, Sometimes there is more than one correct answer.
1. Unda has definite plans for next year.
She has a place in college.
She's going to study for a master's degree.
(Gtudy fora master's degree)
a She isn't going to look jor a job.
Tat look ora jb
Steve's not sure about his plans for the
summer. He hopes to go away.
He wall te
Tprobally to Mexca)
He's ing to be
at be abe Tor long)
tg
. Betty and Clive made plans to retire this year.
they're ging te ¢elive in Drizo ng *
‘rete nizonad
they ve nol spire lo celine in New Reve
{notre / tPhtew Mexico)
‘Sheena’s taking acting classes. She wants to
bea movie star.
Shels going to _be_tn_actoc
Geant
m
Tnayoe bea sa
Simon is thinking about being a teacher.
His favorite subject is math.
He's proribly cose lo_t€ach bust),
(probably’7 teach math)
te’ ge TO Pecwhr Gaytuch,
(probably /not each enater)
Tim and Laura are excited about the summer
because Laura is pregnant,
they're gig lo fave 4 baby
have baby)
they probably won't tale & weilon
~ (probably /nBt take a vacation)a What do they do?
\ocstuiors| Write the names of the jobs under the pictures.
92.Looking ahead ER
a What are your plans?
«commar| Complete the conversations with the correct form of the verbs.
1
ily _ How's yourjob going?
Beth OK.itHbe___ ___ my degree.
eth OK. tt ibe —___better when |_gef_-_my degree
Emily Oh really? | guess after you. ou ML earn ___ more money.
ae You gaduate [eatvard Cheam ean BS
Beth That's right. And | Ul be ahi. Fable to ask fora promotion, too if =9@t
get ged
Tbe
really good grades.
Enully Well, 'm sure all that hard work in night school is worth it.
Beth | hope so. Ifl_loft pus pass the exams, | ‘Ul (eave and study full time.
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after! graduate?
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A. Complete the conversations with the responses in the box.
/'llmake some salad. If you want, I'l call and remind you.
| won't forget. Fl call you at 5:30, just in case.
tellwake up. Prllend you one.
1. Liam Hey, Elaine! The class is having a picnic unch on Saturday. Can
you bring something?
Sure, fl make some salad
Great! But don’t forget the dressing tike last time.
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Yeah, that might be good. Thanks.
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Liam
Elaine
2. femy Remember to set your alarm tonight. We're leaving at 6:00 a.m.
Kevin Uh, | lost my cell phone, but it’s allright.
Jerry I don’t know. You might oversleep.
Don't worry. Wake ye
You know, I have two alarm clocks,
Kevin
jonry
Kevin It's OK. Really. | always wake up early.
1M fensl you one
OK, call me. Or maybe | should just stay at your place tonight.
That way you won't worry!
Jerry
Kevin
B_ Make an offer or promise using the words given.
1. A Willyou rememberto call the plumber this aftemoon?
B Yes. | wont forget. (not forget)
2. A Oh, no! | forgot my cell phone. I have to call my brother fora ride home.
B Don’tworry. |" [1 lr you home. (drive)
3. A I'mso hungry, and | left my lunch at home.
B That's OK, Vil he ‘some money. (lend)
4. A | don’t know what kind of computer to buy.
B Iryouwant, 1%U/ help you to decide. (help)
5. A Who's going to take care of the children while | go grocery shopping?
5 JY do that, but! have to leave by 4:00. (do)?
6. A I don’t want to ride with you because you're never on time!
B Don'twony. _-Lwen'tbe lubfnot be late)Looking ahead USER
a Asurprise party
<2tiea| Complete the conversation with the responses in the box.
OK, Sure. | can send invitations online. Ill do that today.
~All right. | can make one. Maybe a chocolate one?
OK. Iwill. Um, maybe you can call Lynn and tell her I'm organizing her birthday party!
Um... . allright. It call and order ~ how many?
¥ OK. | have plenty of space.
Um, all right. 'llthink of something. ©
Nicole Tara, can we have Lynn's birthday party at your place this weekend? Mine's too small.
Tara OK. | have plenty of space.
Nicole And we should make a cake, but I'm not very good at baking. Can you make one?
Tara ue Tan 2.
Nicole That sounds good. And would you mind doing the invitations, too? You're good at that stuff.
Tara _OK i
Nicole And then we need a gift. Do you have any ideas? | mean, could you get her something?
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Nicole Thanks. I'll pay you for it. Oh, and one other thing. Should we order pizza or
Tara
Nicole Maybe four? Well, thanks Tara. | guess I'll go home. Call me if you need anything,
Tara
a A busy weekend
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1 (couta you make your special chicken dish for dinner? | ( Allright. il make a salad, too._ |
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3. (Could you come with me to the gym on Saturday morning? | See )
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4. (can youhelp mewith my homework? } (_
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5. (Could you help me clean the kitchen? eS es |
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