Textbook of

English Course
(Elementary)

By
Zahra Alvandi, Ph.D.

Reference:
- American English file by Clive Oxenden and Christina latham-Koening,
Publication : Oxford University Press
- Basic Idioms in American English (Book 2 ) by Hubert H. Setzler
- Common Cinematic Expression by M.Samiee Nasr
- Advanced Vocabulary & Idioms by BJ THOMAS
- Business venture , Roger Barnard and Jeff Cady

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Lesson 1
1-Vocabulary: Health
Prescription Have got sore throat virus Allergy Fever Got a rash
healthcare cold washcloth Vitamin C toothache Flu Sunburn
drug store Have a cough earache backache heartburn Feel dizzy
capsule Have headache antibiotic Bandage Shot Bleed
Suffer First aid kit Cure Recovery Resort Sneeze
Broken leg Stomach ache Take pill Energy On Diet Runny nose

2-Conversation: Part one” Health: sickness”

A: You don’t seem well. Are you sick?
B: I am. Last night was such a terrible night.
A: what happened?
B: For some reason I had a terrible headache and sore throat.
A:Do you feel better now?
B:Only a little. But my head still aches.
A:You should take some aspirins.
B:Do you know where is the nearest drug store ?
A:don’t worry about it. I always have pills in my bag. Here you are.
B:Thanks a lot.
3. Pronunciation: /d/, /ŋ/
/d/-cried-arrived-dog-
/ŋ/ -doing-eating-playing-using-thing-
4.Practice : Review last lessons
1-Did you write the book? Yes, ………… . ……………………………..
2- Did you come here? No, …………… . ……………………………..
3-Do you like soccer? Yes, ………… . ……………………………….
4-does he smoke? No, …………… . ……………………………..
5-do they wear glasses? Yes, ………… . ……………………………..
6-does she live in an apartment? Yes, ………… . …………………………..

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5: Phrasal Verb
Look after Look for Look at Look forward to Look into
Put on Take off Get up Turn off Turn on

6-Conversation: Part Two “Problems with Headaches”

A: Hi, How is it going?
B: Not great. I woke up with a terrible headache this morning.
A: Oh no, I’m sorry to hear that. Have you tried taking any painkillers?
B: Hmm, sometimes caffeine e can help with headaches. Maybe try drinking a cup of
coffee or tea?
A: Good idea, I’ll give it a shot. Thanks.
B: No problem. Another thing that might help is lying down in a dark, quiet room for a
bit. Sometimes headaches can be triggered by too much stimulation.
A: That’s a good tip. I’ll try that too.
B: And if all else fails, you could always try the old-fashioned method of putting a cold
washcloth on your forehead.
A: That might be my last resort. Thanks for the advice, I appreciate it.
B: I hope you feel better soon!
7.Order the words to make questions
1. with/ do/live/your/ you/ mother
………………………………………
2.They/where/soccer/do/ play
…………………………………….
3.She/does/French/ study
…………………………………………
4.Friends/when/do/play/your/tennis
………………………………………
8. Quote
In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of
failure.

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9. Proverb in English
Proverb Meaning
There is no place like home Your home is the most comfortable place in the
world
10. Listening
11. Common Cinematic Expression
Cinematic Expression
I’m in a lousy mood Thanks for the compliment
He/she is a moody person Don’t take it personally
Speak up you’re mistaken
Don’t mumble Don’t take it personally

12.News
A teen is in central England. He wants to travel to the south of England. He wants to take
a train, but it is very expensive. He looks for a cheaper way. He takes a plane to Berlin.
From there, he flies back to England. He travels an extra 1600 kilometers. He arrives at
his destination in 13 hours. However, it is still cheaper than train.
Difficult words:
Teen = teenager
Arrive= come to a place
Destination = the place where you want to go
Expensive = Not cheap
13.Grammar: Preposition (in , on , at )
In 1994 On Bahar Street On Sunday In Japan At home

In 2004 On Azadi Ave. On Monday In Iran At airport

In 2023 - On Friday In Tehran At school

14. Complete the sentences (simple present tense)

1- I………………….cigarettes. (not/ smoke )
2. My mother ……………………….. English. (Study)
3. They …………….to school. (not/ go)

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4-she …………….two children. (Have)
5-The restaurant ……………….at 11.00. (Close)
6-we …………………..a yard. (not/ have)
7. Her father ………………………….(not / work ).
15. Discussion: Travel
16. Some “WH” Questions words
Who What Why When Where Whose How How many How much What time

17. Reading
Once upon a time, in a faraway land called Europe, there lived a man who loved the smells
of life. Everyone in Paris knows the story of Xavier Delavigne, who started an iconic
cosmetics company. Born in 1905, Xavier was a simple man who created complex
perfumes. He was known as the "Father of Fragrance", but it was his grandson, Bruno that
brought international recognition to the Delavigne name. Eventually, Bruno transformed
Xavier's perfume shop in Montmartre into a world-renowned, multinational cosmetics
company. Bruno went from a perfumer's assistant in Paris to the president and CEO (Chief
Executive Officer) of the Delavigne Corporation, based in San Francisco. This is Bruno's
story. Born on July 14, 1966, Bruno Delavigne spent the first years of his childhood in San
Francisco. He often visited the garden, where he gathered flowers and herbs. Bruno mixed
these with red wine to create homemade perfumes which he tested on the family dog, Stink.
While other children played football after school, Bruno invented perfumes in his room.
Bruno was sent to Paris at the age of 13 to learn the art of fragrance from his grandfather.
New words:
A fragrance= a perfume
CEO= Chief Executive Officer =Highest position in a company =Boss
Eventually=finally
Renowned = Famous

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Choose the True or False
-Bruno Delavigne is Xavier Delavigne’s grandson. …………..
- Xavier Delavigne started a perfume business and Bruno Delavigne expanded it. ………
- Bruno played football regularly after school. …………….
-Stink had a dog named Bruno who couldn’t stop eating flowers. ………………
Answer the questions based on above comprehension:
1. When was Bruno born?
…………………………………………………………………………
2. Where did Bruno spend the first year of his childhood?
…………………………………………………………………….
3. When was Xavier Delavigne born?
………………………………………………………………………
4. Who was known as the Father of Fragrance?
…………………………………………………………………….
5. What was the name of Bruno’s dog?
………………………………………………………………..
6. What did Bruno do while other children played football after school?
…………………………………………………………………..
18. Writing
1. Write one sentence in simple present tense.
……………………………………………………………..
2. Write one sentence in simple past tense.
……………………………………………………………..
3. Write one sentence in simple future tense.
……………………………………………………………..
19. Dictation : Months of year and Days of week
January-February-March-April- May- June- July – August-September-October- November-
December.
Saturday- Sunday-Monday- Tuesday – Wednesday- Thursday – Friday.

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Lesson 2
1-Vocabulary: Dentist
Dentist Appointment Cavity Brush Teeth Candy
Check-up Dental insurance pain Adult teeth abscess baby teeth
2-Conversation: Part one” dentist appointment”
A: You have a dentist appointment.
B: I don’t want to go.
A: It’s just a check-up.
B: but it hurt last time.
A:that is because you had a cavity
B:but I brush my teeth every day.
A:I know, but you eat too much candy
B:I hope, I don’t have any cavities
A:me too

3. Pronunciation: /IZ/ , /s/

/IZ/-watches-buses-pieces- classes -

/s/-Books – coats-laptops-clocks-
4.Practice : Review last lessons

1-Did you read the newspaper ? Yes, ………… . ……………………………..

2- Did you go to university? No, …………… . ……………………………..

3-Do you like music? Yes, ………… . ……………………………….

4-does she work? No, …………… . ……………………………..

5-do they drink coffee? Yes, ………… . ……………………………..

6-does she live in an apartment? Yes, ………… . …………………………..

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5: Phrasal Verb
Phrasal Verb Meaning Phrasal Verb Meaning

Check in To register at a hotel Sit down To change from a standing to a

sitting position
Check out To leave a hotel Wake up When you are finished sleeping

Ask For To request Grow up When you physically change from

something child to adult

6-Conversation: Part Two “Dental Appointment”

Gum inflammation X-ray Tooth decay Cleaning drill

fill filling Superficial Standard procedure Prevent Bacteria

patient Tooth decay recline Open your mouth - -

A: hello Doctor, good morning.

B: Good morning.
A: I’ve been having some gum pain recently.
B: Well, I’ll take a look.
A: how does it like?
B: there is some inflammation of the gums.
A: Is something wrong?
B: It looks, you may have a few cavities.
A: It’s not good news.
B: There are just two and they look superficial.
A: I hope so.
B: We need to take X-rays to identify tooth decay.
A: I see.
B: put on this protective apron.
A: Sure.

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7. Order the words to make questions
1. Often/ walk/in/forest/ we/ the.
………………………………………
2. go/Saturday/to/the girls/ every/ the club.
…………………………………….
3. play-not-at- she-school-does-handball.
…………………………………………
4. she-get up- what time-does?
………………………………………
5. Books-want- do- which –you- read-to?
………………………………………

8. Quote
Life is short, live it. Love is rare, grab it. Anger is bad, dump it. Fear is awful, face
it. Memories are sweet, cherish it.
9. Proverb in English
Proverb Meaning
The grass is always greener on the People always want what they don’t have
other side

11. Common Cinematic Expression

Cinematic Expression
Don’t be an apple polisher Keep your nose out of my business
Sounds good to me I didn’t mean that
Sorry for disturbing you Take one and pass the rest on
Same to you

12. News
In a talk on the radio, a person from Israel’s government says that Israel may use a big
bomb on Gaza. The leader of Israel Benjamin Natanyahu, says that this is not true. Israel
doesn’t want to hurt people who are not fighting. This is a law among countries which fight

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with each other. The first person says that he is not serious about the bomb. Right now,
many bombs are falling on Gaza. The Israeli army is getting ready to go into Gaza City.
The group called Hamas says that more than 10000 people are dead. The Situation is getting
worse. Jordan sends help to the sick people in Gaza. The US (United States) and other ask
Israel to stop, but Israel Says no.
Difficult words:
Government = people who make rules for a country
Fight= a battle between armies
Law = set of rules
Serious = not funny and joking
13. Grammar: make and do
Do Do research Do an exam Do homework

Make Make a difference Make a noise Make a joke Make a phone call

14. Complete the sentences (simple present tense)

1- I………………….in the river. (Not/ swim )

2. My friend ……………………….. Spanish. (Study)

3. Mina …………….to University. (not/ go)

4-She …………….two children. (Not/Have)

5-The office ……………….at 8 a.m. (open)

6. Her mother …………………………. (not / drive ).

15. Discussion: Nature

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Lesson 3
1-Vocabulary: Airport
Passport Bags Stopover Seat number Place Layover

Destination Scale Luggage Pick up Gate Fly

Go straight through Plane Boarding Passenger Check-in desk

2-Conversation: Part one” at the Airport”

Agent: where are you flying? / What is your final destination?
Passenger: France
Agent: May I have your passport?
Passenger: here you go.
Agent: are you checking any bags?
Passenger: just this one.
Agent: OK, please place your bag on the scale.
Passenger: I have a stopover in Turkey. Do I need to pick up my luggage there?
Agent: No, it’ll go straight through to France. Here are your boarding passes. Your flight
leaves from gate 15A and your seat number is 26E.
Passenger: Thank you.
3. Pronunciation: /d/, /t/
/d/-cried-arrived-dog-
/t/- table-kissed-helped-top-tie-
4.Practice : Review last lessons

1-Did you write the letter ? Yes, ………… . ……………………………..

2- Do you leave the office? Yes, …………… . ……………………………..

3-Did you like pop music? No, ………… . ……………………………….

4-Does he play tennis ? Yes, …………… . ……………………………..

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5-Did they drink lemonade? Yes, ………… . ……………………………..

6-Does Mr.Ahmadi fly to Dubai ? No, ………… . …………………………..

5: Phrasal Verb
Phrasal Verb Meaning Phrasal Verb Meaning

Come back To return to a place Come out To leave a place

Come down To move from a higher to Come in When someone enters a

a lower position place or building

6-Conversation: Part Two “Airport”

Bin X-ray machine Terminals Announcement Agent

scanner Unload Boarding passes Step through scanner Security officer

Security officer: Next!

Passenger: Here's my ticket.

Security officer: Please step through the scanner.

Passenger: (beep, beep, beep) what’s wrong?

Security officer: Please step to the side.

Passenger: Certainly.

Security officer: Do you have any coins in your pocket?

Passenger: No, but I have some keys.

Security officer: Ah, that's the problem. Put your keys in this bin and walk through the

scanner again.
Passenger: OK.

Security officer: Excellent. No problem. Remember to unload your pockets before you go

through security next time.

Passenger: I'll do that. Thank you.

Security officer: Have a nice day.

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7. Order the words
1. Goes/ work/Tom/always/ by train/ to.
………………………………………
2. tell/you/the story/tomorrow/her.
…………………………………….
3. child-he-to- the-a cookie- gave.
…………………………………………
4. A new book-gave- Mary-her friend- yesterday-
………………………………………
5. Apples-there- on- how many –table- the-are?
………………………………………

8. Quote
When you say, it is hard, it actually means I’m not strong enough to fight for it. Stop
saying, it is hard. Think positive!
9. Proverb in English
Proverb Meaning
There is no time like the present Don’t wait to do something. Do it now.

10. Common Cinematic Expression

Cinematic Expression
Be reasonable Behave yourself
What is it with you? They take it for granted

11. News
The accident happens near the Azerbaijan Border. The weather is bad. Six other people
also die. One of them is foreign Minister. There are five days of mourning in the country.
Some people in Iran are sad about the Raisi’s death. But other are not. This situation shows
that people in Iran have different ideas about the government. The country has many
problems. People fight and protest.
Difficult words:
Border = a line between two counties

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Mourning= the time when people are sad after someone dies
Foreign Minister= the official cabinet in charge of relations with foreign countries
Protest = Make a strong objection
12-Disscusion: Innovation

13. Complete the sentences (simple past tense)

1- I………………….in the street. (Not/ walk)
2. My friend ………………….. French two years ago. (Speak)
3. Mary …………….to the office. (Go)
4- Her daughter ……………………carefully. (Not / drive)
14. Comprehension: innovation

It is important that we regularly review what we are doing. By considering new ideas
and technology, we can improve on our products, services, increasing sales, reducing
costs. Innovation is key to increasing profits. There are several ways a company can
be innovative with their products and services. One of them is using the latest
technology to improve your products or services. Another way is offering a new
products or services to reach new customers. Also by looking at the changes to the
customer's lifestyle, we must serve the customers better. All innovation will not
bring success to our businesses, but it can give us the opportunity to grow more about
what we do and what our customers might want.
Answer the questions based on above comprehension:
1. Are there several ways a company for innovating?
…………………………………………………………………
2. Will all innovation bring success to business?
……………………………………………………………………
3. How can you improve on your products and services?
……………………………………………………………………

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Lesson 4
1-Vocabulary: Hotel
Reservation Welcome weekend available double bed

vacancies several stay twin beds reserve Check-in

view rate per night Credit card cardholder

2-Conversation: Part one” Making Reservation in the Hotel”

Receptionist: Good morning. Welcome to the Grand Hotel.
Client: Hi, good morning. I'd like to make a reservation for the third weekend in
September. Do you have any vacancies?
R: Yes sir, we have several rooms available for that weekend. And what is the exact date
of your arrival?
C: The 24th.
R: How long will you be staying?
C: I'll be staying for two nights.
R: How many people is the reservation for?
C: There will be two.
R: Would you like a room with twin beds or a double bed?
C: A double bed, please.
R: Great. And would you prefer to have a room with a view of the ocean?
C: If that type of room is available, I would love to have an ocean view. What's the rate
for the room?
R: Your room is five hundred and ninety dollars per night. Now what name will the
reservation be listed under?
C: John Smith
R: Could you spell your last name for me, please?
C: Sure. S-M-I-T-H
R: And what is your phone number?

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C: Yes, my cell phone number is 555-26386.
R: Great. Now I'll need your credit card information to reserve the room for you. What
type of card is it?
C: Visa. The number is 987654321.
R: And what is the name of the cardholder?
C: John H. Smith.
R: Alright, Mr. Smith, your reservation has been made for the twenty-fourth of
September for a room with a double bed and view of the ocean. Check-in is at 2 o'clock.
If you have any other questions, please call us.
C: Great, thank you so much.
R: My pleasure. We'll see you in September, Mr. Smith. Have a nice day.
3. Pronunciation
Bridge: /brɪʤ/ Game: /geɪm/ Final : /faɪ.nəl/

4.Practice : Review last lessons

1-Did she play the piano ? Yes, …………. . ……………………………..

2- Do you reserve the hotel? No, …………… . ………………………….

3-will you travel to Spain by plane? No, ………… . ………………………….

4-Does he practice the exercise? Yes, …………… . ……………………………..

5-Did your daughter like to eat junk food? No, ………… . ……………………

6-will she drive carefully? Yes, ………… . …………………………..

5: Phrasal Verb
Phrasal Verb Meaning Phrasal Verb Meaning

Fill Out To complete a form Get Away To escape from something

To have good interactions To meet and spend time
Get Along Get Together
with others together

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6-Conversation: Part Two “Check-in”
sign include request full Continental buffet Floor

bellboy elevator mini-bar additional charge Exit

Dial Turn left Turn right Lobby Safe

Book Complimentary Single bed Housekeeping (maid) Guest

Hotel: Good afternoon. Welcome to the Grand Hotel. How may I help you?
Guest: I have a reservation for today. It's under the name of Smith.
Hotel: Can you please spell that for me, sir?
Guest: Sure. S-M-I-T-H.
Hotel: Yes, Mr. Smith, we've reserved a double room for you with a view of the ocean
for two nights. Is that correct?
Guest: Yes, it is.
Hotel: Excellent. We already have your credit card information on file. Please, you'll just
sign the receipt along the bottom.
Guest: Whoa! Five hundred and ninety dollars a night!
Hotel: Yes, sir. We are a five star hotel after all.
Guest: Well. I'm here on business anyway, so at least I'm staying on the company's dime.
What's included in this cost anyway?
Hotel: A full Continental buffet every morning, free airport shuttle service, and use of the
hotel's safe are all included.
Guest: So what's not included in the price?
Hotel: Well, you will find a mini-bar in your room. Use of it will be charged to your
account. Also, the hotel provides room service, at an additional charge of course.
Guest: Ok, so what room am I in?
Hotel: Room 487. Here is your key. To get to your room, take the elevator on the right
up to the fourth floor. Turn left once you exit the elevator and your room will be on the
left hand side. A bellboy will bring your bags up shortly.
Guest: Great. Thanks.
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Hotel: Should you have any questions or requests, please dial 'O' from your room. Also,
there is internet available in the lobby 24 hours a day.
Guest: Ok, and what time is check-out?
Hotel: At midday, sir.
Guest: Ok, thanks.
Hotel: My pleasure, sir. Have a wonderful stay at the Grand Hotel.

7. Order the words

1. Must / at five o'clock / leave / we / the house
………………………………………
2. Greece / spend / I / will / next year / my holiday/in.
…………………………………….
3. Her / met / last night / at / we / the station.
…………………………………………
4. Give / the present / tomorrow / we / him / will.
………………………………………
5. Go-every- the girls- the club –Saturday- to.
………………………………………
8. Quote
Don’t worry about failures, worry about the chances you miss when you don’t even
try.

9. Proverb in English
Proverb Meaning
When in Rome, do as the Romans When you are in a new place or situation, try to
do act like the majority of people in that place or
situation.

10. Common Expression

Expression
It’s right on the tip of my tongue I’m tied up

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11. News
Scientists know better how people build Egypt’s pyramids over 4000 years ago. A team
from the university of the North Carolina finds an old part of the River Nile. It is now dry.
We believe that Egyptians move big stones on the river. They use the stones to build the
pyramids. This dry river shows that people can move the stones all year. Now, we
understand more about how the building happens. We also know that Egypt looks different
in the past.
Difficult words:
Dry = not wet
Pyramid = an old stone structure in Egypt
Egyptians= People from Egypt

12-Conversation: Part Three “Check-out”

Quick porter receipt shuttle service lounge area

free Load Pay approximately guestbook

Bill Price On time Brochures Quickest way

Hotel: Did you enjoy your stay with us?

Guest: Yes, very much so. However, I now need to get to the airport. I have a flight that
leaves in about two hours, so what is the quickest way to get there?
Hotel: We do have a free airport shuttle service.
Guest: That sounds great, but will it get me to the airport on time?
Hotel: Yes, it should. The next shuttle leaves in 15 minutes, and it takes approximately
25 minutes to get to the airport.
Guest: Fantastic. I'll just wait in the lounge area. Will you please let me know when it
will be leaving?

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Hotel: Of course, sir. Before you go, would you be able to settle the mini-bar bill?
Guest: Oh yes certainly. How much will that be?
Hotel: Let's see. The bill comes to $37.50. How would you like to pay for that?
Guest: I'll pay with my Visa thanks, but I'll need a receipt so I can charge it to my
company.
Hotel: Absolutely. If you like you can leave your bags with the porter and he can load
them onto the shuttle for you when it arrives.
Guest: That would be great thank you.
Hotel: Would you like to sign the hotel guestbook too while you wait?
Guest: Sure, I had a really good stay here and I'll tell other people to come here.
Hotel: That's good to hear. Thank you again for staying at The Grand Hotel.

13-Disscusion: Mass Media

14. Grammar: (object pronouns)

Singular Subject Singular object Plural Subject Plural object

pronoun pronouns pronoun pronouns

First person I me We Us

Second person You You You You

Third-person She/he/it Her/him/it They Them

Example:

I saw Jane today I saw her today

He gave his food to his friend He gave it to him
Parents love their children Parents love them

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15. Comprehension: Smoking

People smoke because they find it enjoyable. Nicotine releases chemicals in your

brain that make you feel good. Smoking is bad for health. Cigarette smoking harms

nearly every organ of the body, causes many diseases, and reduces the health of

smokers in general. The variety of plant materials are smoked, but tobacco is

smoked commonly. The risk of dying from cigarette smoking has increased over

the last 50 years. Smoking can cause cancer almost anywhere in your body. Quitting

smoking is one of the most important actions people can take to improve their

health.

Answer the questions based on above comprehension:

1. Why do people smoke?
…………………………………………………………………
2. Can smoking cause cancer?
……………………………………………………………………
3. What does Nicotine release in your brain?
……………………………………………………………………
4. Which materials are smoked?
……………………………………………………………………
5. How can people take to improve their health?
……………………………………………………………………
6. Does smoking harm every organ of body?
……………………………………………………………………

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Lesson 5
1-Vocabulary: Vacation
Holiday historical landmarks Great Wall Departure

Beijing Attend budget hotel Airplane lake leisure

Beach journey Shore Tourist Tour guide

2-Conversation: Part one” taking a trip”

Lucy: Where did you go on holiday?

Andrew: I went to Beijing with my parents.
Lucy: How was it? Did you have a good time?
Andrew: It was wonderful. Beijing is a great city with many historical landmarks.
Lucy: What did you see there?
Andrew: We saw the Great Wall and other interesting places such as old palaces.
Lucy: I have been to Beijing once to attend a conference, but I didn’t have time to travel
around.
Andrew: Too bad. You could have stayed longer. It’s not difficult to find cheap hotels in
Beijing.
Lucy: Really? Where did you stay, anyway?
Andrew: We stay at the Orange Hotel near the Palace Museum.
Lucy: Was it good?
Andrew: Yes, it was a great budget hotel. The room was clean and it offered free drinks,
fruit and snacks every day. How about your holiday?
Lucy: I didn’t go out because I took a charity job as volunteer tutor.
Andrew: that’s good.

3. Pronunciation
Church: / ʧ ɛ ʧ / Holiday : /hɑ:.lə.deɪ / Volunteer : / vɑ:.lən.tɪr./

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4.Practice : Review last lessons

1-Did you have fun with your friends yesterday? Yes, ……..………………………

2. Did you like the last movie you saw? No, …………… . ………………………….

3-Does she walk here today? Yes,………… . ………………………….

4-Did you check your door was locked last night? Yes, …….……………………..

5-Do you pray for anything or anyone lately ? No, …………. ……………………

6-will they borrow some money? Yes, ………… . …………………………..

5: Phrasal Verb

Phrasal Verb Meaning Phrasal Verb Meaning

Book in Check in at a hotel Call Back To call someone again.

To move something from To clean the inside of
Carry Out Clean out
one place to another something

6. Grammar: Present Continuous Tense

Subject am/ is/ are Verb + ing

I am reading book
You are speaking English
She / he is working in the morning
We are buying the fruits
They are walking in the street

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Example:
Negative Question
I am not reading book. Am I reading book?
You are not speaking English. Are you speaking English?
She / he is not working in the morning? Is she/he working in the morning?
We are not (aren’t) buying fruits. Are we buying fruits?
They are not (aren’t) walking in the street. Are they walking in the street?

7-Conversation: Part Two “Holiday”

airline How long Asian countries North East camera

Choice culture Southeast South West transportation

Beauty map Water park souvenir Schedule Museum

Mary: Where did you go for holiday?

Jane: Last year I went to Singapore, a Southeast Asian country.
Mary: Why did you choose that destination?
Jane: I love to travel to Asian countries and Singapore was my best choice because of its
beauty and culture.
Mary: How long did it last?
Jane: I stayed there for 2 weeks.
Mary: Who went with you?
Jane: I traveled to Singapore with my best friends.
Mary: How did you travel?
Jane: We travel there by plane.
Mary: What did you pack up?
Jane: I only brought some necessary items such as money, clothes, medicine, a map and
a digital camera.

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Mary: What did you do during the holiday?
Jane: We visited famous tourist attractions Merlion Park and Art Museum.
Mary: What’s the difference between holidays today and 20 years ago?
Jane: Well, it has changed a lot. People now can afford holidays outside their countries
while 20 years ago, traveling abroad seemed hard.

8. Order the words

1. Study / why / English / you / did?
………………………………………
2. Want / to Paris / in September / travel / She/to.
…………………………………….
3. Like / they/ cute / are / I /because/animals.
…………………………………………
4. Buy / will / ticket / a / Sarah/train.
………………………………………

9. Quote
Three things you cannot recover in life: the WORD after it’s said, the MOMENT
after it’s missed and the TIME after it’s gone. Be Careful!
10. Proverb in English
Proverb Meaning
Two heads are better than one It’s easier to do something as a team than by
yourself

11. Common Expression

Expression
Fancy meeting you I got cold feet

Fix your attention Don’t take a trouble

12. News
Some people in the world have safe water to drink. Around 800 million people have not
safe water in a plastic bottle. Bottled water is the most popular drink in the US. This water

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is not better than water from a tap. It is much more expensive. It is much worse for the
natural world. Companies need three liters of water to make one liter of bottled water. They
also must burn oil to make the bottle. Bottled water needs more energy than water from a
tap.
Difficult words:
Bottled = in a bottle
Popular = something that many people like
Tap= a device through which water comes in homes
13-Disscusion: Culture

14. Grammar: Part two” Preposition of a Place”

Example:

There is a ball behind the Box There is a ball in front of the Box

There is a ball next to the Box There is a ball between the Boxes

There is a ball near the Box. There is a ball above the Box

There is a ball below the Box There is a ball in the Box

There is a ball on the Box -

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15. Comprehension: Mass Media

Mass media communicates to people via newspapers, television, social media, and

radios. The media impacts on society. Mass media provides information in public.

Media also informs common people about their rights. So, media strengthens

democracy. Now, with more and more channels, fake news has become a common

thing in the present times. The media should give information to common people

without fear. But in some countries, government controls media by censoring news.

Answer the questions based on above comprehension:

1. Does media impact on society and people?
…………………………………………………………………
2. What does mass media provide?
……………………………………………………………………
3. How many types of Mass Media are there?
……………………………………………………………………
4. How should media give information to common people?
……………………………………………………………………

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Lesson 6
1-Vocabulary: Promotion in Job
Raise Deserve boss experience Detailed-oriented

Promotion Business trip fair Position College degree

Report Hard-working clerk Assistant To be Fire

2-Conversation: Part one” asking for a raise”

Sara: Hey Ted. Why do you look so nervous?

Ted: I’m going to ask the boss for a raise.

Sara: you deserve a raise. You work very hard.

Ted: I do work hard. I’m here early every day and I leave late every night.

Sara: Yea, you do. You also help other people when they need help. You’ve helped me

many times.

Ted: Also, I’ve been here for 10 years. My last raise was three years ago.

Sara: three years? Then I think it’s definitely time for a raise.

Ted: do you think she will say yes?

Sara: I think she will. She is nice. She listens well and she is also very fair.

Ted: I wrote a short report about why I deserve a raise.

Sara: You are so detailed-oriented

Ted: ok. I am ready to talk her.

Sara: you cannot talk to her today.

Ted: why not?

Sara: she is on a business trip.

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3. Pronunciation
Deserve: / dɪ zɜːv/ Nervous: / nɜːvəs / Promotion: / prə.m oʊ. ʃən/

4.Practice : Review last lessons

1-Did she exercise every morning? Yes, ……..……………………………………

2. Did you see the movie in the cinema? No, …………… . ……………………….

3-Does his dog bark loudly? Yes,………… . ……………………….…………….

4-Did they take the bus to work? Yes, …….………………………………….…..

5-Do you always eat dinner together ? No, …………. …………………….……

6-is this little black dress expensive? Yes, ………… .………………………………

7-do you want anything to drink ? Yes, ………… . …………………………………

8-will he like vegetables? Yes, ………… . …………………………………………

5: Phrasal Verb
Phrasal Meaning Phrasal Meaning

Verb Verb

To become aware of something or

Fill Up To fill something completely. Find Out
someone.
Give Up To stop doing something Go Back To return to a place

6. Grammar: Modal Verb

SUBJECT Modal verb Main verb without to
I, she/ he/ it/ we / you / Can /could /will/ would/ Read , swim, write, go,
they may/ might/shall/
should / must

Can Could May Might

will Would Shall Should Must

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Example:
My keys must be in the car. Q: must they be in the car?
N: My keys must not be in the car.

It might rain tomorrow. Q: might it rain tomorrow?

N: it might not rain tomorrow.
You can swim. Q: can you swim?
N: you cannot swim.
She would like some help. Q: would she like some help?
N: she would not (wouldn’t) like some help.
We could have some tea. Q: could we have some tea?
N: we could not (couldn’t) have some tea.

7-Conversation: Part Two “getting a job”

paycheck applicant Congratulation Celebrate Ads= advertisement

Salary Excited Dress CV Resume Assist

Career Boost Meeting Set up virtual meeting Manager

Helen: hello.
Cathy: Hi Helen, This is Cathy. I have great news.
Helen: what is it?
Cathy: I got the job.
Helen: Congratulation! I knew you would get it.
Cathy: Thanks .I am so excited. I beat out 4 other applicant.
Helen: That is great. When is your first day of work?
Cathy: Next Monday.
Helen: what are you going to do for the next few days?
Cathy: I am going to go shopping for some new suits. We have to dress nicely in the
office.
Helen: have you told anyone else yet?

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Cathy: No, I wanted to tell you first. You are my best friend.
Helen: well, we should celebrate.
Cathy: ok. What should we do?
Helen: I’ll buy you dinner.
Cathy: you don’t have to do that.
Helen: I know, but you can buy me dinner after you get your first paycheck.

8. Order the words

1. Supermarket / Lisa /yesterday/ the / went / to/?

………………………………………
2. Tasty / Cooked / dinner / last night / Sam /a.
…………………………………….
3. Me / mother/ for / my /a dress/bought.
…………………………………………
4. Clarify / help/ issue / me / please/this.
………………………………………
9. Quote
Don’t cry over the past, it’s gone. Don’t stress about the future, it hasn’t arrived. Live in
the present and make it beautiful!
What is your idea about this quote ?
10. Proverb in English
Proverb Meaning
God helps those who help Don’t just wait for good things to happen to
themselves you. Work hard to make them happen

11. Common Expression

Expression
Make a big deal about something Joking apart

Kick the habit Have butterflies

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12. News
The Paris Olympics start with a big celebration. Many people come to watch it. Over
300000 people see teams from 205 countries. Famous singers such as Lady Gaga and
Celine Dion sing at famous monuments. Celine Dion sings a beautiful song. It rains a lot
during a celebration but people enjoy it very much. The event shows famous places in Paris
and values of France. It is a big and exciting event.
Difficult words:
Monument = a famous building
Value = what is important to people
Exciting = what makes people happy and excited
13-Disscusion: education in Schools

14. Grammar: Part two “Adverb ‘’

Adjective Adverb Adjective Adverb
Careful Carefully Slow Slowly
Quick Quickly careless carelessly
Rapid rapidly Recent recently
Loud loudly Serious Seriously
warm warmly happy Happily
Fast Fast Good Well

Example:

1. She drives carefully in the street.

2. He smiled warmly.
3. The children played happily in the kindergarten.
4. The students run fast.
5. I received a letter from my friend recently.

15. Comprehension: culture

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Culture is concept of a group of people, language, religion, social habits, music and

arts. Culture is often originated from a specific region. There are different cultures

in the countries all over the world. For example, the French established themselves

as a fashion country with many brand names like Hermes, Louis Vuitton, and

Chanel. French culture includes good food, remarkable art, and beautiful locations.

The Chinese culture is among the oldest cultures around the world. There are many

Iranian Cultures and Traditions with a rich history. The Iranian New Year which is

called Norouz is one of the prominent Iranian Cultures. Organizations

like UNESCO try to preserve cultural heritage.

Answer the questions based on above comprehension:

1. What is the culture?
………………………………………………………………
2. Which organizations try to keep cultural heritage?
………………………………………………………………
3. What is culture originated?
…………………………………………………………………
4. How is French culture?
…………………………………………………………………
5. How is Iranian culture?
…………………………………………………………………

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Lesson 7
1-Vocabulary: Birthday party
decorations Birthday party Idea Gift Happy memories

Celebrate Special day Invite Serve keep a secret

Present Best wishes wear co-workers couple of years ago

2-Conversation: Part one” Surprise birthday party”

Diane: hello?

Helen: Hi Diane. This is Helen.

Diane: hi Helen. What’s up?

Helen: I want to throw Mom a surprise birthday party.

Diane: that’s wonderful idea. How can I help you?

Helen: do you know who we should invite?

Diane: her friends and co-workers?

Helen: do you have their phone numbers or email addresses?

Diane: No, I don’t. Why don’t we ask dad? He should have them.

Helen: Do you think dad can keep a secret?

Diane: yea. Remember he surprised her with a trip to France a couple of years ago.

Helen: yea. Mom was so surprised.

Diane: what kind of food should we serve?

Helen: let’s serve mom’s favorite food, pasta, I can cook.

Diane: ok. I can take care of the party decorations.

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Helen: Perfect. Should we get together to discuss all of the plans?

Diane: sure. Do you want to meet right now?

Helen: No I have some things to do. Can I meet you at 5 p.m.?

Diane: that sounds great.

Helen: why don’t you come to my house? I can make us dinner.

3. Pronunciation
Discuss: / dɪˈskʌs/ wonderful: / wʌndəfəl / decoration: / dɛ.kəˈreɪ.ʃən /
Special: / spɜː.ʃəl / Celebrate : /ˈselɪbreɪt/ Culture:/ kʌltʃə(r) /

4. Practice : Review last lessons

1.Should she exercise every morning? No, ……..……………………………………

2.Dose he push the button of elevator ? Yes, …………………………………………

3.were Phyllis and Oscar at the library. No, ………………………………………….

4.do you talk to Jim about that matter? Yes, ………………………………………..

5.did Julie wash the dishes last night ? Yes, …………………………………………

6.did they completed the project ? Yes, ……………………………………………..

7.Did you walk the way from the mall to your house ? Yes …………………………

5: Phrasal Verb
Phrasal Verb Meaning Phrasal Meaning

Verb

Break Up To stop a fight Go on To continue something

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6. Grammar: Possessive adjectives

Subject pronouns Possessive adjectives

I My
You Your
She Her
He His
It Its
We Our
They Their

We use possessive adjectives:

1- To show something belongs to somebody:

 That's our house.

 My car is very old.

2- for relations and friends:

 My mother is a doctor.
 How old is your sister?

3- for parts of the body:

 He's broken his arm.

 She's washing her hair.
 I need to clean my teeth.

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7-Conversation: Part Two “Wedding Anniversary ”
Plan Birthday Special Anniversary special occasion

Chrisman Memorial occasion taking a trip wedding anniversary

Renewal Annual Calendar Birthday card Celebration

Helen: Hi Carol. Why do you look so excited?

Carol: Hi Helen. Stan and I are taking a trip to the Bahamas.
Helen: That's wonderful. Is it a special occasion?
Carol: It's was our wedding anniversary yesterday.
Helen: Happy Anniversary! How many years have you been married?
Carol: 30 years.
Helen: That's wonderful.
Carol: Thanks. We've been planning this trip for years. But he surprised me with the
tickets last night.
Helen: That's so sweet. When do you leave?
Carol: We're leaving in a couple of weeks. I can't wait. This is the best anniversary
present.
Helen: Are you and Stan free tonight?
Carol: Yes. Why?
Helen: Would you like to come to my house? I'd like to make you both dinner since I
missed your anniversary yesterday.
Carol: Sure. That's so kind of you.
Helen: Come around 7 pm. Bob will be home by then.
Carol: Thanks! What can I bring tonight?"
Helen: How about some sun after you get back from the Bahamas? It's so cold here these
days.
Carol: I wish I could.

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8. Order the words

1. The morning/ pm / she /the/hospital/in/ at / arrives/.

………………………………………………………..
2. p.m./ you / 3 /office/in/ be / will/at/ the/ ?
…………………………………………….
3. He / meet/his/ friend/could/ best/?
………………………………………
4. homework / with / couldn't / the / he / English / her / help
…………………………………………………………
5. homework / with / couldn't / the / he / English / her / help
…………………………………………………………
6. Usually / tennis / times / week / parents / three / play / a / my.
…………………………………………………………

9. Quote
We learn something from everyone who passes through our lives. Some lessons are
painful, some are painless. But, all are valuable.
What is your idea about this quote?

10. Proverb in English

Proverb Meaning
Don’t count your chickens before Don’t expect a positive result before you
they hatch actually see it

11. Common Expression

Expression
Damage is done Kick the habit

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12. News
A family makes a trip to the mountains. The mountains are in Italy. The Family is having
picnic. A boy playing in the bushes. The boy’s name is Ted. He is 12 years old. Ted‘s father
is filming the boy on his phone. Suddenly a bear appears behind the boy. Ted slowly walks
away from the bear. The bear follows the boy. Ted‘s mother is very scared. The boy tells
her to stay calm. The boy loves the nature. He knows a lot of information. He knows that
he must not look in the bear’s eye. The boy gets to his parents. The bear goes away. Ted is
excited about the bear. He says that he is the happiest child in the world.
Difficult words:
Bush = a plant that looks like a small tree and it often grows in mountains
Appear = show up
Excited= what someone feels very happy
13-Disscusion: Tourism Industry

14. Grammar: Adjectives ending in '-ed' and '-ing'

Adjectives ending in '-ed' Adjectives ending in '-ing'

Annoyed Annoying
Bored Boring

Confused Confusing

Excited Exciting

Surprised Surprising

Tired Tiring

Worried Worrying

Interested Interesting

frightened frightening

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Example:

1. I was so bored in that lesson, I almost fell asleep. That lesson was boring.
2. He was surprised to see Helen after all those years. Meeting with his friend
was surprising.
3. She was really tired and went to bed early. Her working was tiring.
4. Have you seen that film? It's really frightening.
5. I could listen to her for hours. She's so interesting.
6. I can't sleep! That noise is really annoying!
7. His mind was crowded with confused thoughts.

15. Comprehension: Job Promotion

Promotions may be in the form of a pay raise, a new job title or additional
responsibilities, though, sometimes they can be a combination of all three.
An employee promotion refers to advancing in rank or position within a
company or organization. An employee who is promoted, may expect an
average pay raise between 10 and 20 percent. When asking for a promotion,
emphasize your value and what you do for the company. We should not focus
on our pay or position compared to others.

Answer the questions based on above comprehension:

1. What is job promotion?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
2. What does employee promotion refer?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
3. How many percent may you expect an average pay raise?
……………………………………………………………………………………….
4. What shouldn’t you focus for job promotion?
……………………………………………………………………………………
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