Unit 1 The Great Escape Reading Unusual holidays Some people dream of their next holiday. A week at the beach. Or some relaxation in the mountains. However, such ordinary holidays do not appeal to everybody. Some crave something unusual. Hitting the slopes in Dubai Dubai summer temperatures routinely surpass 40 degrees Celsius, and snow has never been recorded in the history of the city. Understandably, it is not the typical place for a skiing holiday. But in Dubai, meteorology can be overcome. Since 2005 it has been possible to enjoy 5 ski runs, a snowboarding area and an ice cave. This unexpected attraction, which is a marvel of modern engineering, is called Ski Dubai. Ski Dubai is an indoor facility that is part of the Mall of the Emirates, the largest shopping center outside the USA. With over 6000 tons of snow scattered across a 22,500 square meter space ski, Dubai is the world's third largest indoor skiing facility. Holidaymakers can purchase an all-inclusive Snow Pass which offers jackets, trousers, boots and disposable socks. But due to health concerns, hats and gloves are not provided. Black knee length padded coats are available to guests who prefer to wear traditional clothing during their visit. However, skiing in traditional clothing is strictly banned for safety reasons. Those who just want to watch the activities can sit in a Swiss style chalet enjoying fondue, hot chocolate, and other tasty warm treats. Being funny on stage in Spain Imagine a stay in a remote stone farmhouse in the mountains of Catalonia in northeastern Spain. The summer temperature is comfortable, around 25 degrees Celsius. The sunlight shimmers on the rivers in the valley. And the air smells sweet and unpolluted. Tiny villages dot the landscape in the distance. And the only sound is the rustling of the leaves in the surrounding trees. The Spanish countryside has beautiful scenery that thousands of tourists flock to for a relaxing and refreshing holiday. However, it may also be the perfect holiday destination for those who are interested in fulfilling their ambition of making people laugh. For seven days, small groups of holidaymakers come to this farmhouse to do something unusual. To learn the art of stand-up comedy. A professional comedian leads them in a series of workshops that cover the entire standup comedy process from writing to performing. The participants learn to write gags and humorous dialogue. They also develop their ability to speak in front of an audience by first practicing in small groups and then performing for everybody. Those who are interested in acting are encouraged to create characters and portray them for the others. Painting the perfect picture in Kenya Kenya is a wildlife lovers paradise. There is a multitude of animals to observe in their natural habitat. The best time to view them is in the early morning or evening when the 1 temperatures about 25 degrees Celsius are more hospitable. Gazelles, giraffes, and hippos gather at the watering holes to drink or bathe. They scatter only when a predator such as a cheetah or a lion approach. Most holidaymakers come to Kenya for a safari to photograph this amazing wildlife from the safety of a Jeep. However, those who are intent on a more unusual experience can go on a 10day art safari and paint the animals from some frighteningly close vantage point. The goal of this is to help artists improve their ability to depict moving animals. In addition to the artistic opportunities, highly trained guides accompany all participants and provide information on the wildlife, landscape and local customs. In this way, non-painting holidaymakers will never be bored or excluded from activities. (SB) Definitions : To have a strong desire for something. crave ٌرىق إنى/ ً ٌشغة ف Ordinary holidays do not appeal to everybody, but some crave something unusual. : Exceeds, be greater than. surpass ٌرجاوص/ ٌفىق Dubai summer temperatures routinely surpass 40 degrees Celsius. : The science of the Earth's atmosphere, used in broadcasting the weather. meteorology ػهم األسصاد انجىٌح Meteorology officials said the snowstorm was expected to end Friday evening. : a wonderful or surprising thing. marvel أػجىتح This unexpected attraction, which is a marvel of modern engineering, is called Ski Dubai. holidaymakers : People who are visiting a place. صائشون/ انمصطافىن Holidaymakers can purchase an all-inclusive Snow Pass which offers jackets, trousers, boots and disposable socks. : a house traditionally made of wood, built in the mountains. chalet شانٍه Those who just want to watch the activities can sit in a Swiss style chalet enjoying fondue, hot chocolate, and other tasty warm treats. : Shines with a soft light that seems to be moving. shimmer ومٍض/ ٌىمض/ ٌرألأل The sunlight shimmers on the rivers in the valley. : The sound of light, dry things moving together. rustling صىخ انخشخشح The only sound is the rustling of the leaves in the surrounding trees. : To gather somewhere in a large number. flock ٌرجمغ/ ٌحشذ The countryside has beautiful scenery that thousands of tourists flock to for a relaxing and refreshing holiday. : An entertainer who makes people laugh. comedian ً ممثم هضن A professional comedian leads them in a series of workshops that cover the entire standup comedy process from writing to performing. : A very large number of people or things. multitude كثشج/ ذؼذد There is a multitude of animals to observe in their natural habitat. 2 : having a pleasant environment. hospitable مضٍاف The best time to view them is in the early morning or evening when the temperatures about 25 degrees Celsius are more hospitable. : An animal that hunts and kills other animals. predator حٍىان مفرشط They scatter only when a predator such as a cheetah or a lion approach. vantage point : Positions from which you can watch something. ومطح (مىلغ) مشالثح Some can go on a 10-day art safari and paint the animals from some frighteningly close vantage point. : Jokes or funny stories. gags وكد The participants learn to write gags and humorous dialogue. (WB) Definitions representative : A person who has been chosen to act or speak for a company. ممثم/ مىذوب Each group is accompanied by a Dolphin Connection representative who is a trained guide or marine biologist. : A place where people go to have a holiday. resort )ً مىرجغ (سٍاح Dolphin Connection also arranges trips to a beautiful eco-village resort. guide : A person who shows tourists or travellers where to go. ُمششذ Each group is accompanied by a Dolphin Connection representative who is a trained guide or marine biologist. : A short journey or trip that a group of people make for pleasure. excursion سحهح لصٍشج/ وضهح Tourists want to arrange excursions to the islands to swim with dolphins. : A plan of a journey , including the route and the places that you will visit. itinerary تشوامج (مساس) انشحهح Dolphin Connection, a travel company based in the UK, creates itineraries for holidaymakers to see dolphins in their natural habitat. Vocabulary crave surpass holidaymakers shimmer flock multitude predator gags resort excursion a desire for broadcast shine ٌرىق إنى/ ًٌشغة ف ٌرجاوص/ ٌفىق صائشون/ انمصطافىن ومٍض/ ٌىمض/ ٌرألأل ٌىذفغ أفىا ًجا/ ٌرجمغ/ ٌحرشذ ذؼذد/ كثشج حٍىان مفرشط وكد )ًمىرجغ (سٍاح سحهح لصٍشج/وضهح سغثح نـ ٌزٌغ/ ٌثث ٌهمغ 3 meteorology marvel chalet rustling comedian hospitable vantage point representative guide itinerary exceed traditionally made of gather ػهم األسصاد انجىٌح أػجىتح شانٍه صىخ انخشخشح ًممثم هضن مضٍاف ومطح (مىلغ) مشالثح ممثم/ مىذوب ُمششذ تشوامج (مساس) انشحهح ٌرجاوص/ ٌرخطى ذمهٍذٌا مصىىع مه ٌجمغ/ ٌرجمغ pleasant jokes purchase ban facility remote portray approach مثهج/ ساس وكد ٌشرشي ٌمىغ/ مىغ/ حظش ذسهٍم/ مشفك تؼٍذ ٌصىس/ ٌصف ٌمرشب position typical appeal to scattered treats humorous paradise exclude مكان/ وضغ ًومىرج ٌشوق نـ ُمثؼثش نزاخ/ ُمرغ ً فُكاه/ ُمضحك جىح ٌسرثؼذ Exercises based on Student’s Book Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d: 1. It was a cool evening on the banks of the River Nile. The light of the moon was ……………. on the water. a) surpassing b) shimmering c) exceeding d) craving 2. From our ....................... at the top of the tower, we could see the entire valley. a) flock b) itinerary c) vintage point d) multitude 3. Some children ……………… attention so much that they cry until their mothers come to them. a) exceed b) shine c) gather d) crave 4. We stayed at a …………………. in the Swiss mountains for our holiday last year. a) chalet b) vantage point c) predator d) gag 5. London is the perfect place for an art holiday. There is a ………. of museums and art galleries. a) many b) multitude c) several d) lot 6. The collection in the National Gallery ………………. any other in the world. a) excludes b) portrays c) surpasses d) bans 7. The advantage of staying in village or a town is that people tend to be more ………….….. than they are in the cities. a) stubborn b) banned c) scattered d) hospitable 8. Many tourists on a safari in Africa are disappointed if they don't see a large ………… like a lion catching a prey. a) predator b) meteorology c) holidaymaker d) marvel 9. Scientists in the field of …………… are researching the interaction between weather and ocean levels. a) archaeology b) meteorology c) biology d) psychology 10. Spain is a popular holiday destination for British ………………. . a) holidaymakers b) gags c) predators d) marvels 11. Many families ……………….. to Spanish beaches in summer. a) ban b) shimmer c) surpass d) flock 12. It was his first show as a stand-up ……………, but he wasn't that successful. a) itinerary b) chalet c) comedian d) multitude 13. Unfortunately the audience didn't find his ……………… very funny, so he wasn't invited to perform again. a) facilities b) gags c) predators d) resorts 4 14. The Burj Khalifa is a …………………. of architecture, contruction and design. a) representative b) chalet c) facility d) marvel 15. The light of the moon was shimmering on the water, and with the ………………. of the palm trees in the breeze, It was perfect. a) rustling b) clattering c) hissing d) screeching Exercises based on Workbook 16. Which verb talks about a light that shines and seems to shake slightly? a) shimmer b) surpass c) marvel d) flock 17. If you tell a good gag, people will ……………………. a) cry b) laugh c) shout d) care 18. What does a comedian do? - Tell ………………... a) stories b) jokes c) lies d) poems 19. What is a chalet usually made of? a) concrete b) steel c) wood d) wool 20. If you crave something, you really…………….……… it. a) hate b) want c) don’t care about d) ignore 21. Which verb means to come together in large numbers? a) shimmer b) surpass c) flock d) exceed 22. A multitude refers to a/an …….…………. number of people or things. a) large b) small c) surprising d) average 23. A person who is relaxing away from home is called a …………….….. a) guide b) travel agent c) holidaymaker d) comedian 24. Meteorology involves the study of the………….. a) oceans b) weather c) planets d) monuments 25. If something is a marvel, it fills you with great surprise and ……………. a) anger b) disappointment c) admiration d) loyalty 26. If you have a good vantage point, you can …………….…. things clearly. a) talk about b) hear c) see d) touch 27. A …………….… hunts and kills other animals. a) predator b) participant c) guide d) comedian 28. If you are friendly and welcoming to visitors, you are …………… a) entertaining b) disposable c) hospitable d) variable 29. To surpass expectations means to do something …………..…… than expected. a) worse b) better c) slower d) less 30. Rustling is the sound that ……….. things make when moving. a) dry b) metal c) wet d) watery Catchy Exercises 31. Ordinary holidays do not appeal to everybody, but some ……………. something unusual. a) exceed b) shine c) gather 32. Dubai summer temperatures routinely ………………. 40 degrees Celsius. a) exclude b) portray c) surpass 5 d) crave d) ban 33. ………………… officials said the snowstorm was expected to end Friday evening. a) Archaeology b) Meteorology c) Biology d) Psychology 34. ……………….. can purchase an all-inclusive Snow Pass which offers jackets, trousers, boots and disposable socks. a) Holidaymakers b) Gags c) Predators d) Marvels 35. This unexpected attraction, which is a ………… of modern engineering, is called Ski Dubai. a) representative b) chalet c) facility d) marvel 36. Those who just want to watch the activities can sit in a Swiss style ………… enjoying fondue, hot chocolate, and other tasty warm treats. a) chalet b) vantage point c) predator d) gag 37. The only sound you can hear there is the ……………… of the leaves in the surrounding trees. a) rustling b) clattering c) hissing d) screeching 38. It is perfect to see the sunlight ……………….. on the rivers in the valley. a) surpassing b) shimmering c) exceeding d) craving 39. The countryside has beautiful scenery that thousands of tourists …………… to for a relaxing and refreshing holiday. a) shimmer b) surpass c) flock d) exceed 40. A professional …………… leads them in a series of workshops that cover the entire standup comedy process from writing to performing. a) itinerary b) chalet c) comedian d) multitude 41. There is a ……………. of animals to observe in their natural habitat. a) many b) multitude c) several d) lot 42. The animals in Kenya when the temperatures about 25 degrees Celsius are more ………….. . a) stubborn b) banned c) bored d) hospitable 43. The animals in Kenya scatter only when a ……………. such as a cheetah or a lion approach. a) predator b) participant c) guide d) comedian 44. Some people can go on a 10-day art safari and paint the animals from some frighteningly close ……………….. . a) flock b) itinerary c) vantage point d) multitude 45. The participants in the show learn to write ……………… and humorous dialogue. a) facilities b) gags c) predators d) resorts 46. His work regularly ……………….. all expectations. a) reduces b) portrays c) shimmers d) surpasses 47. There are experiences that can enhance the fulfillment people need and ……….. a) reduce b) crave c) fall d) slope 48. We drove across the desert, through the ……………….. heat haze. a) portraying b) flocking c) shimmering d) craving 49. Tickets for the wrestling competition were …………… by many lucky fans who received Verified Fan codes. a) scattered b) encouraged c) purchased d) included 50. His time for the 100 metres ………. the previous world record by one hundredth of a second. a) sloped b) surpassed c) reduced d) craved 6 51. Elderly people moving to warm places for its ………………….. climate a) dirty b) noisy c) crowded d) hospitable 52. The lack of a shell leaves the larvae unprotected against ………..………….. a) comedians b) predators c) holidaymakers d) chalet 53. It's a …………..………….. to me how they've managed to build the tunnel so quickly. a) marvel b) multitude c) shimmering d) rustling 54. …………..…….. is the scientific study of the earth’s atmosphere and the air surrounding it. a) Psychology b) Meteorology c) Biology d) Sociology 55. Crowds of people …………….…….. to see Picasso exhibition. a) flocked b) attacked c) surpassed d) viewed 56. A sudden breeze made the leaves ………….……. on the road. a) shimmering b) rustling c) clattering d) hissing 57. Tourists want to arrange ……………….. to the islands to swim with dolphins. a) excursions b) Gags c) repairs d) Marvels 58. Dolphin Connection, a travel company based in the UK, creates ………….. for holidaymakers to see dolphins in their natural habitat. a) fees b) itineraries c) predators d) guides 59. In the beach …………………, the apartments and villas have daily maid service. a) resort b) itinerary c) vintage point d) multitude 60. You should come or send a …………………… at least. a) itinerary b) representative c) comedian d) multitude 2) Rewrite the following sentences using the word (s) in brackets to give the same meaning: 1. Who doesn't have a strong desire for a midday snooze now and then? (crave) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2. It will be hard to exceed this very high score. (surpass) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3. It's a surprising thing that he escaped unhurt. (marvel ) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 4. Soft light beginning to shine on the still water. (shimmer) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5. In the summer, tourists gather in large numbers in the museums and art galleries. (flock) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6. I had never seen such a very large number of stars before. (multitude) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7. I think the countryside in the north is a less pleasant environment. (hospitable) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8. It wasn't an easy audience but he raised a few laughs with his jokes. (gags) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7 The Great Escape Unit 1 EXTEND Onomatopoeia Vocabulary rustle clatte r gurgle screech hiss creak Definitions rustling : the sound of light, dry things moving together like paper. صىخ انخشخشح I heard a rustling in the leaves but fortunately I didn’t see any rats. : a sound of hard objects knocking together. clatter جهثح/ صىخ انمؼمح There was a clatter of dishes in the kitchen as my brother laid the table. creak gurgle : squeaky noise, like the sound of a rusty hinge or bending wood. صشٌش There was a creak on the stairs and then suddenly the bedroom door started to open slowly! : The sound of bubbling or running water. صىخ تمثمح انماء/ لشٌش I listened to the gurgle of the rainwater as it went down the pipe to the window. : a sound like long “ S”. hiss صىخ هسهسح The actors’ terrible performance resulted in boos and hiss from the audience. : a shrill piercing noise or cry. screech رػش/ صىخ صشاخ The baby let out a loud screech and then started to cry. 8 Idoms with off and on off the wall : Unusual and slightly crazy. غشٌة This may sound like an off the wall idea, but if you try it, you'll see that it works. off the record : Not official, not to be made public. غٍش مىثك/ً غٍش سسم This is completely off the record: I think the new student representative isn't doing the job very well, but he is a friend of mine so I don't want to complain. off the cuff : Speaking without thought and preparation. ً إسذجان I could tell you what I think off the cuff, but I'd prefer to research it some more and give you a definite answer. on the go : Being very busy all the time. مشغىل Maggie is always on the go. She's got three jobs! : Being kept very active and intense. on the boil وشٍظ/ شؼهح وشاط The press is keeping the scandal on the boil. There are several articles about it in the papers. on the hoof : Quickly and without your full attention. تسشػح تذون ذشكٍض I read the report on the hoof, so I couldn't remember much. On the off chance : Possible but unlikely. ُمحرمم On the off chance that you're free tonight, I was thinking you might like to go to the pizza place. be on tenterhooks : In a state of nervousness or worry. مىفؼم/ ً ػصث The film was full of action and suspense, and we were on tenterhooks until the end. Exercises based on Student’s Book Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d: 1. ……………….. the sound of bubbling or running water. a) gurgle b) rustling c) creak d) hiss 2. This may sound like an …………………. idea, but if you try it you'll see that it works. a) off the record b) off the wall c) on the hoof d) on the go 3. …………………… a sound of hard objects knocking together. a) creak b) hiss c) rustling d) clatter 4. I read the report ………………….., so I couldn't remember much. a) on the off chance b) off the record c) on the hoof d) off the cuff 5. ………………. the sound of light, dry things moving together like paper. a) hiss b) gurgle c) rustling d) creak 6. The film was full of action and suspense, and we were …………………. until the end. a) off the cuff b) on tenterhooks c) on the hoof d) on the go 9 7. ………………….. a shrill piercing noise or cry. a) screech b) hiss c) rustling d) clatter 8. This is completely ……………. : I think the new student representative isn't doing the job very well, but he is a friend of mine so I don't want to complain. a) on the off chance b) off the record c) on the hoof d) off the cuff 9. ……………….. squeaky noise, like the sound of a rusty hinge or bending wood. a) clatter b) rustling c) hiss d) creak 10. Maggie is always ……………….. . She's got three jobs! a) off the record b) off the wall c) on the hoof d) on the go 11. ………………….. a sound like long “ S”. a) Clatter b) Rustling c) Hiss d) Creak 12. ……………. that you're free tonight, I was thinking you might like to go to the pizza place. a) On the hoof b) On the off chance c) On tenterhooks d) Off the cuff 13. I could tell you what I think ………….., but I'd prefer to research it some more and give you a definite answer. a) off the cuff b) on the off chance c) off the record d) on the hoof 14. The press is keeping the scandal …………. . There are several articles about it in the papers. a) on the hoof b) on the go c) off the cuff d) on the boil Exercises based on Workbook 15. I heard a ……….……… in the leaves but fortunately I didn’t see any rats. a) hiss b) gurgle c) rustling d) creak 16. There was a ………………. of dishes in the kitchen as my brother laid the table. a) creak b) hiss c) rustling d) clatter 17. The actors’ terrible performance resulted in boos and……………… from the audience. a) clatter b) rustling c) hiss d) creak 18. There was a ………. on the stairs and then suddenly the bedroom door started to open slowly! a) clatter b) rustling c) hiss d) creak 19. I listened to the ……………. of the rainwater as it went down the pipe to the window. a) gurgle b) rustling c) creak d) hiss 20. The baby let out a loud …………..……. and then started to cry. a) screech b) hiss c) rustling d) clatter 21. I hadn’t prepared a speech, so I just said a few words …………………. . a) off the cuff b) on the off chance c) off the record d) on the hoof 22. My brother applied for the job …………………, but he didn’t really expect to get it. a) on the hoof b) on the off chance c) on tenterhooks d) off the cuff 23. We’ve been ………………….. all day and we’re really tired. a) off the record b) off the wall c) on the hoof d) on the go 24. Jane gets her exam results tomorrow. She’s been ……………….. all week. a) off the cuff b) on tenterhooks c) on the hoof d) on the go 25. The boss’s business ideas are a bit …………… . He says we should be rude to our customers! a) off the record b) off the wall c) on the hoof d) on the go 10 26. What the player said is …………….. and can’t be published in the newspaper. a) on the off chance b) off the record c) on the hoof d) off the cuff 27. Once the surprise has worn off, it will be difficult to keep people’s interest …………… . a) on the hoof b) on the go c) off the cuff d) on the boil 28. I haven’t got time to sit and have lunch so I’ll eat a sandwich ………………. . a) on the off chance b) off the record c) on the hoof d) off the cuff Catchy Exercises 29. Did you hear something ………………. through the bushes? a) hiss b) gurgle c) rustling d) creak 30. I often have lunch ………………. between two appointments. a) on the off chance b) off the record c) on the hoof d) off the cuff 31. The gate gave a loud ………………….. as he pushed it open. a) clatter b) rustling c) hiss d) creak 32. I got a new job this year where I am …………………. all the time. a) off the record b) off the wall c) on the hoof d) on the go 33. Somewhere nearby there was the gentle ………………. of a stream. a) gurgle b) rustling c) creak d) hiss 34. The media made the issue …………… . Everybody is talking about it. a) on the hoof b) off the wall c) on the go d) on the boil 35. Mahmoud is always …………… . He has a lot of tasks to do. a) off the record b) off the wall c) on the go d) off the cuff 36. I keep all of my old clothes ………………….. that they might come back into fashion. a) on the hoof b) on the off chance c) on tenterhooks d) off the cuff 37. The restless students are ………………… again. a) on the hoof b) on the go c) off the cuff d) on the boil 38. The sounds of cooking and the …………….. of dishes came from the kitchen. a) creak b) hiss c) rustling d) clatter 39. The truck stopped with a …………………. of brakes. a) screech b) hiss c) rustling d) clatter 40. The Prime Minister admitted, …………………, that the talks had failed. a) on the off chance b) off the record c) on the hoof d) off the cuff 2) Rewrite the following sentences using the word (s) in brackets to give the same meaning: 1. I hadn’t prepared a speech, so I just said a few words quickly and without your full attention. (hoof) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2. We’ve been busy all day and we’re really tired. (go) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 3. Jane gets her exam results tomorrow. She’s been nervous and worried all week. (tenterhooks) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 11 4. The boss’s business ideas are a bit strange and unusual. (wall) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 5. What the player said is not official and can’t be published in the newspaper. (record) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 6. The media made the issue active and intense. Everybody is talking about it. (boil) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 7. The truck stopped with a shrill piercing noise of brakes. (screech) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 8. Somewhere nearby there was the gentle sound of running water of a stream. (gurgle) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 9. It is possible that you're free tonight, I was thinking you might like to go to the pizza place. (chance) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 10. There was squeaky noise on the stairs and then suddenly the bedroom door started to open slowly! (creak) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 12 Grammar Stative Verbs Stative verbs are verbs that describe states. . I am late. (Here, "am" is a stative verb. It describes a state.) John knows where the treasure is hidden. (Here, "knows" is a stative verb. "is" is also a stative verb. They both describe states.) These include verbs related to the senses (feel, hear, see, smell, sound, taste) and other verbs such as believe, cost, hate, hear, like, know, matter, prefer, realize, understand, want. Lee loves pies. I feel sick. Mark and Craig prefer cakes. Ali seems well. I am prepared for the worst, but hope for the best. The soup tastes lovely. The following are further examples of stative verbs: be, appear, astonish, concern, consist, deny, doubt, disagree, deserve, dislike, fit, impress, include, involve, lack, mean, need, owe, own, please, promise, realize, recognize, remember, suppose, wish. Stative verbs are usually used in the simple, not the continuous form. . Sports cars cost a lot of money. We don't understand the question. Did you hear me? What do you mean? Some stative verbs have a different, active meaning that can be used in the simple or continuous form. These include feel, have, look, see, smell, taste, think, weigh. . feel have imagine look feel, have, look, see, smell, taste, think, weigh This material feels soft. Are you feeling OK? They have two houses. Jo's having a shower. I imagine it's cold in Oslo. I'm imagining what I'd do with a million pounds. You look lovely. I'm looking at some photos. 13 (sense) (emotion) (sense) (emotion) (suppose) (think about) (appearance) (see) see smell taste think weigh Can you see anything? (sense) You're seeing Mr Day at 3:00. (have a meeting) Your hair smells nice. (sense) I'm smelling the milk to see if it is OK. (activity) This soup tastes watery. (sense) I'm tasting the soup to check if I need to add salt. (activity) I think this one is better. (opinion) I'm thinking of dying my hair. (consider a plan) How much do you weigh? (weight) They're weighing the package to see how much it will cost to send. (activity) Exercises based on Student’s Book 1) Choose the correct answer from a, b, c or d: 1. This cheese ……………….. terrible - but it tastes delicious! Can I have some more? a) smells b) is smelling c) smell d) are smelling 2. James …………………… the soup now just to check if It needs more salt. a) tastes b) is tasting c) taste d) are tasting 3. I can’t talk to you right now. I ……………………. the doctor. I’m in the consultation room. a) see b) can see c) sees d) is seeing 4. It’s just my opinion, but I ……………………….. this holiday package is too expensive. a) thinks b) is thinking c) think d) am thinking 5. If you look very closely, you can just ……………………. the tower in the distance. a) see b) are seeing c) sees d) seeing 6. The grocer …………………. my vegetables now and then I’ll be ready to pay and leave. a) weighs b) are weighing c) is weighing d) weigh 7. They …………………. of going on a cruise, but they haven’t made a decision about it yet. a) thinks b) is thinking c) think d) are thinking 8. My suitcase …………………. over 20 kilos. I might have to pay an excess luggage charge. a) weighs b) are weighing c) is weighing d) weigh 9. This cheese smells terrible - but it …………………. delicious! Can I have some more? a) tastes b) is tasting c) taste d) are tasting 10. Samantha isn’t at home right now. She …………………… the doctor. a) see b) can see c) sees d) is seeing 11. Brian ………………… a lot of free time these days, so he is studying French. a) has b) is having c) have d) having 12. The jeweller …………………. the bracelet now and then he can give you a price. a) weighs b) are weighing c) is weighing d) weigh 13. I ……………………… holidays at the beach, but I’m having great fun in the city this time. a) prefers b) is preferring c) am preferring d) prefer 14. Hurry up! I ……………… the train on the platform! The engines are starting. a) seeing b) can see c) sees d) am seeing 15. As my mother ages, she …………………. more and more. a) forget b) are forgetting c) is forgetting d) forgets 14 16. You ………………………… a lot like Aunt Jean in this photo. a) looks b) is looking c) are looking 17. Who ………………….. that letter to? a) you writing b) are you write c) are you writing 18. This perfume ………………… of vanilla and orange. a) smells b) is smelling c) smell 19. Suddenly, a strange man ………………… from nowhere. a) arrived b) was arriving c) is arriving 20. Who’s that? I ………………….. her. a) ’m not recognizing b) don’t recognize c) am recognizing 21. When I tried the dress on, it …………………. me. a) didn’t fit b) wasn’t fitting c) weren't fitting 22. What music ………………….. to? It’s really loud. a) does Jack listen b) is Jack listening c) had Jack listened d) does Jack listening 23. I called her name, but she …………………… us. a) didn’t hear b) wasn’t hearing c) was hearing 24. …………………… what the time is? a) Had you known b) are you knowing c) You are knowing d) Do you know 25. I …………………… what this means. a) don't understand b) don't understanding c) ’m not understanding d) ’m not understand 26. My parents …………………. of buying a new house. a) thinks b) is thinking c) think 27. The milk …………………. good. a) didn't smell b) is smelling c) smelling 28. He’s very thin. How much ……………………. ? a) does he weigh b) is he weighing c) does he weighing d) is he weigh 29. Lake and Sandra ………………. a fantastic time in France. a) has b) is having c) have 30. It …………… unnecessary for all of us to go with you. a) seem b) is seeming c) seems 31. She …………… a lovely cat called Rosie. a) has b) is having c) have d) look d) do you write d) are smelling d) arrive d) recognize d) fit d) heard d) are thinking d) was smelling d) are having d) are seeming d) are having Exercises based on Workbook 32. This milk ………………. off. How long has it been in the fridge? a) tastes b) is tasting c) taste d) are tasting 33. Milk sent a text message and he says he ……………….. a good time on the school trip. a) has b) is having c) have d) are having 34. My dad is going on a diet. He ……………… over 90 kilos! a) weighs b) are weighing c) is weighing d) weigh 15 35. We ………………… about where to go on holiday but we haven’t decided yet. a) thinks b) is thinking c) think d) are thinking 36. I …………………. all the ingredients really carefully because I want this cake to be perfect. a) weighs b) are weighing c) am weighing d) weigh 37. I don’t like wearing my glasses, but I ………………. much better with them on. a) seeing b) see c) sees d) am seeing 38. The pudding is nearly ready to go into the oven. Mum …… it to check that it’s sweet enough. a) tastes b) is tasting c) taste d) are tasting 39. I …………………… this camera for ages. a) had b) have had c) have been having d) was having 40. I’m not going to school this morning because I ……………….. the dentist at 10 a.m. a) seeing b) can see c) sees d) am seeing 41. I ………………….. violence can ever be justified. a) don't thinking b) am not thinking c) don't think d) am not think 2) Rewrite the following sentences using the word (s) in brackets to give the same meaning: 1. He is meeting the manager at 8 o'clock tomorrow (see) ………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2. What weight is this parcel? (weigh) ………………………………………………………………………..………………………… 3. Tamer is behaving rude today (being) ………………………………………………………………………..………………………… 4. I haven't decided where to go on my next holiday ( thinking ) ………………………………………………………………………..………………………… 5. Mum is trying to recognize flavours in food and drink now (taste ) ………………………………………………………………………..………………………… 6. Just imagine-this time tomorrow we'll be lying on a beach. (think) ………………………………………………………………………..………………………… 7. Hany has had an appointment to meet his lawyer tomorrow. ( see ) ………………………………………………………………………..………………………… 8. The shopkeeper is having the cheese weighed. (weigh) ………………………………………………………………………..………………………… 9. What is the weight of this box? (weigh) …………………………………………………………………………………. 10. My opinion is to try to do sport. (think) ………………………………………………………………………………….. 16
