Foreword
As English is the language used in International communication, mastering
it has become imperative for societies and individuals who want to
participate in the global market. With this consideration in mind, GOLDEN
ENGLISH has produced textbooks for its various English language
programs. These textbooks are written to meet the needs of learners in an
EFL (English as a Foreign Language) in which exposure to and natural use
of the language limited
English Active Communication is specifically designed for GOLDEN
ENGLISH Active Communication (AC) Program, the ultimate aim of which is
to make learners proficient conversationalist. In addition to that, the
textbooks are designed to uphold the three underlying principles to
complement the GOLDEN ENGLISH teaching and learning methodology :
fun learning, learning more than just English, and learning how to learn.
Many people have helped to produce these materials. To the ESP SubDirectorate, especially the EOP writers, who have given their expertise and
dedication, we owe our gratitude. To the students who are using the
textbooks, we wish success at every step in their learning experience.
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Content
Content ................................................................... i
Foreword ............................................................... ii
Just Call Me Anna ...................................................1
I Work for Golden English ......................................7
Can You Call Me Later ......................................... 12
Mr.Joe Wears Glasses ........................................... 18
How Do You Go To Work? .................................. 28
How Often Do You Go Shopping?......................... 33
Let’s Go Shopping ................................................. 40
My Company is Located in Brook Street ................ 46
What is He Doing now?......................................... 53
How was the Seminar? .......................................... 59
You Should Go To the Dentist .............................. 66
References ............................................................. 72
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Unit 1
Just Call
Me Anna
I. Tick the expressions you know when meeting people for
the first time.
Nice to meet you
What’s your name?
Where do you live?
How are you?
My name’s Alexandra Kyle. And you?
What’s your phone number?
How do you do?
Nice to meet you, Mr… uhmm…
What should I call you?
Hi, I am James
Ackerley
Please call me
James.
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II. Speaking
Today is your first day of work. You are asked to introduce yourself to
your co-workers.
III. Read and practice the following dialogue!
It’s a really good
idea.
Congratulation!
For the next project? Oh,
thank you.
Oh, Ok. Pleased to meet
you Alvie. It’s nice to
work with you.
Me too, Sir.
By the way, I’m Devian.
Nice to meet you Mr.
Devian. I am Alvie.
Tips Box
Name in English
Mr. – Ms. – Mrs. – Miss
Used will full name or last name.
e.g:
Nice to meet you Ms. Emma Watson
Hello, Mr. Ackerly
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IV. Use the expressions to fill in the blanks!
My name’s
What should I call you?
Just call me
What do you do?
What’s
How do you do?
I’m
It’s pleasure to meet you.
At a book fair
Ilham : Nice looking book
Rahimah
: It’s free. You can get it there.
Ilham : Cool, by the way,
Rahimah
Ilham.
: Nice to meet you, Ilham. I’m Rahimah.
Ilham : Nice to meet you too, Rahimah.
Rahimah
:
Imah.
Ilham : So,
Rahimah
, Imah?
:
a lawyer. How about you?
Ilham : I’m a dentist.
Rahimah
: Wow, it sounds great. Oh yeah, can I have your phone
number?
Ilham : Sure. It’s 021-7751-4240
At a parking lot
Joseph
: Hello. Are you new here?
Amira
: Yes, I’m in the Barbara Department Store.
Joseph
:
Amira
: I’m a shop assistant.
Joseph
: I see. And
there?
?
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Amira
: I’m Amira.
Joseph
:
Joseph, the manager.
Glad to have you with us.
Amira
: Thanks Joseph.
Joseph
:
Amira
: Alright then. Nice to meet you Joe.
Joseph
: Nice to meet you too Amira. Anyway, I have to go now. See you.
Amira
: See you.
Joe. Everybody does.
V. Practice the dialogues above with your partner!
VI. Work in pairs and make a dialogue.
You meet an old friend at a supermarket. You ask his/her
news and then you will give your phone number in the end.
Expressions
INTRODUCTION
OCCUPATION
How do you do?
What’s your occupation?
Just call me
What do you do?
Nice to see you
Are you with Suzuki?
What should I call you?
Where do you work?
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VII. Read and arrange the sentences
into a complete
conversation between a receptionist and a manager.
At a registration desk
Good afternoon. How can I help you?
Yes. Could I have your name, please?
Sure, it’s 081754153517
And, your address?
Can I have your number?
I live on Jl.Rawasari, in the Green Pramuka Apartment, No. 2610.
I’d like to register for the English Teaching for Young Learners
seminar.
Here’s your registration number, Mr.Ardolp.
My name is Joseph Ardolp.
Thank you.
VIII. Ask your classmates and take notes.
Situations: You work for a company that produces “Fresh&Glow”
body soap. Your company assigns you to conduct a random survey to
find out if people use your product. Interview some people at a
Department Store, and then fill in the survey grid.
Example:
You
: Excuse me, my name is
. I’m from
I’m doing a market survey. Can I have your name, please?
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Joe
: My name is Joe Andriano.
You
: What’s your nationality, sir?
Joe
: I’m from Los Angeles.
You
: Could you tell me what you do, Joe?
Joe
: I’m a lecturer
You
: Oh. Do you use “Fresh&Glow” body soap?
Joe
: Yes, I always use it.
Names Nationality Occupation Address
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Phone number
Age
Fresh&
Other
Glow
brands
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Unit 2
I Work for
Golden
English
I. Write the job title for each picture!
Dentist
chef
actress/actor
Waiter/waitress
flight attendant
mechanic
Student
photographer
teacher
News anchor
singer
architect
Doctor
lawyer
entrepreneur
Surgeon
librarian
movie director
Artist
journalist
disk jockey
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II. Make short exchanges using the pictures! Look at the
example.
Example:
A
: Hi. I’m Joe.
B
: Hi. Nice to meet you Joe. My name is Ranty.
A
: Where do you work Ranty?
B
: I am with Griya Indah. I am an interior designer.
A
: That’s cool.
Aston Hotel
Chocolate Factory
Brown Cafe
Children Hospital
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Thompson&Co Law Firm
Martha Skin Care Center
Nautica 2000
Sekolah Alam Indonesia
III. Read and practice the following conversation with your
partner!
Woman: What do you do, Raymond?
Man: I work with a travel agency.
Woman: Sounds good. What do you do, exactly?
Man: I’m a tourist guide. I take people on tours to different parts of
the country.
Woman: So, you get to travel a lot, don’t you?
Man: Yes. Sometimes I even go out of the country to places like Tibet
and Sikkim.
Woman: Wow. You really have a great job.
Man: Yes, I love my job. What about you, Rosy? What do you do?
Woman: I work in a hospital.
Man: Really? Are you a nurse?
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Woman: No, I’m a brain surgeon. I perform more than a dozen
operations every week. I have to work long hours and I hardly get any
holidays.
Man: So, how do you like your job?
Woman: Not bad. But I can’t give much time to my family.
IV. Speaking Time!
a. Each of you will get a new name and job title. Go around the
class and find four names and job titles of your classmates. Write
them down.
b. Work in pairs.
You are at an English Conference during a lunch break. You want
to get a new acquainted with another businessperson. Introduce
yourself and ask his/her name and occupations.
c. Individual Task
Make a presentation telling about your dream job and your real
job.
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Unit 3
Can You Call
Me Later?
I. Read and Practice the following dialogue!
1. Part A
Jo
: Hello?
Magda
: Hello. Can I speak to Jo, please?
Jo
: Speaking.
Magda
: Hello. My name is Magda. My friend Aleks said you
needed a cleaner.
Jo
: Ah yes. Thanks for calling. Yes, I need a cleaner once a
week. Mornings are best. Are you available then?
Magda
: Yes. I can come any morning but which day is best?
Jo
: Tuesday is best for me. Can you come next week?
Magda
: I’m not sure because I think I have an appointment. I’ll
call you back when I know.
Jo
: That’s fine, Magda.
Magda
: Sorry, can you tell me, how much is the pay per hour?
Jo
: Oh, yes. It’s ten pounds per hour. I hope that’s OK?
Magda
: Yes, that’s fine. I’ll call back soon. Bye.
Jo
: Thanks Magda. Bye.
Part B
Jo
: Hello. Jo speaking.
Magda
: Hi Jo, it’s Magda. I am sorry I can’t come next week, but
the week after is fine.
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Jo
: Great Magda. See you the week after. Bye.
Magda
: Bye.
2.
Sabra
: Hello. Can I speak to Anna, please?
Jan
: Who’s speaking?
Sabra
: It’s Sabra.
Jan
: Hello Sabra. I’m afraid she’s not here.
Sabra
: When will she be back?
Jan
: About eight o’clock. Can I take a message?
Sabra
: Please. Can you tell her I can’t come on Friday? Thanks.
Bye.
Jan
: Bye
3.
Miss Ronson
: Telstar Limited, you have reached Mr. Ross' office.
This is Beth, how can I help you?
Miss Williams
: Yes, I'd like to make a complaint please.
Miss Ronson
: May I have your name please, so I can address you
properly?
Miss Williams
: This is Arry Williams. I'd like to speak to Mr. Ross
now please.
Miss Ronson
: I'm sorry Miss Williams, but Mr. Ross is in a
meeting. I'd be happy to give him your message if you want.
Miss Williams
Miss Ronson
: No I'd like to speak to Mr. Ross now.
: I understand you need to speak to Mr. Ross right
now but he is engaged at the moment. I can take your message and I
will personally make sure he gets it.
Miss Williams : I need Mr. Ross right now!
Miss Ronson
: Miss Williams, I'm really sorry but Mr. Ross will
have to give you a callback ,or if you want, I'll see what I can do for
you in his behalf.
Miss Williams
: Alright. I'm hosting this conference on Saturday,
this Saturday! But I can't get the computers I bought from you
working. I've charged them, turned them on, and even called one
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technician in. He said some parts of the computers are busted. I've
called several times but I have not been able to reach anyone. This is
the first time I've actually gotten through to your company. So you can
imagine how frustrated I am right now.
Miss Ronson
: It's alright, Miss Williams. I understand you may
be in a lot of pressure right now. Here's what I can do for you. I can
send you a technician to check the computers.May I know if the
computers have been ordered under your name?
Miss Williams : Yes, they have.
Miss Ronson
: Alright. Miss Arry Williams, got it. Am I correct
to assume the computers are at Room 10 Sigma Hall, Creek
University, Atlanta?
Miss Williams : That's correct.
Miss Ronson
: May I know around what time you'll be available at
the venue?
Miss Williams : I'm here now and I'll be here until 6PM today.
Miss Ronson : Thank you for that information. We'll have a
technician over at 3PM today. Do you have a pen and paper?
Miss Williams : One moment, please... Okay, I'm ready.
Miss Ronson : The name of the technician is Joshua Briggs.
Miss Williams
: Joshua Briggs, got it. Thanks.
Miss Ronson
: If he's not there by 3PM, you can reach me directly
at 768-8899.
Miss Williams
: 768-8899. I'm sorry I didn't catch your name.
Miss Ronson
: It's Beth Ronson.
Miss Williams
: Miss Beth Ronson, thank you very much.
Miss Ronson
: You're most welcome Miss Williams. Is there
anything else I can possibly help you with?
Miss Williams
: If the technician comes, you will have helped me a
lot.Thank you.
Miss Ronson
: He will be there, Miss Williams. Have a great
afternoon. Thank you for calling.
Miss Williams
: You, too, thanks!
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Discussion!
1. What was the complaint of Miss Williams about?
2. How did Miss Ronson solve the issue of Miss Williams?
3. How did Miss Ronson try to make Miss Williams feel better?
II. Listening Section
Listen and complete the following dialogue!
Robert
: Good morning.
.
Gerhard
: Good morning. This is Gerhard Maier.
speak to Mr. Brown.
Robert
: Oh, sorry. Mr. Brown
Gerhard
:
Robert
: Probably around 4 pm.
Gerhard
: Alright, I will call again later then. Thank you.
Robert
: You’re welcome. Bye.
Gerhard
: Bye.
?
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III. Complete the following dialogue!
A. Complete the following dialogue with the words in the bracket!
May
out
reach
438-3498
regards
personal
returns
Secretary
:
Good
morning,
Golden
Company,
how
(1)
I help you?
Mr. Thomas
: Hello, this is Bill Thomas. May I speak with Ms. Tanaka,
please.
Secretary
: I'm sorry, she is (2)
of the office right
now. May I take a message?
Mr. Thomas
: Yes please. This is Anthony Thomas.
Secretary
: And how can he (3)
you, Mr. Thomas?
Mr. Thomas: At 438-3498.
Secretary
: Was that (4)
?
Mr. Thomas
: Yes, that's right.
Secretary
: And may I tell him what this in (5)
Mr. Thomas
: Well, it’s a rather (6)
Secretary
: Okay. I will give him the message as soon as he (7)
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to?
matter.
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B. Complete the following dialogue!
A BAD LINE
Receptionist
: Robotics Limited. Good morning.
Salesman : Good morning. ………….. I ……………… to Mr.
Rodriguez please? ............................. is Bob Whittaker.
Receptionist
: I’m sorry, ……………. you repeat your name more
……………………….. please?
Salesman
: Yes, of course, Bob… . Whittaker
Receptionist
: I’m ………………………., I can’t ......................... you
very well. Could you................................. it please?
Salesman
: Yes, Bob Whittaker. That’s W H I double T A K E R
Receptionist
: I’m sorry his line’s …………………………….
Can I
………………………….. a message?
Salesman
: Yes, could you ……………………. him to call me
…………………….. please? My number’s London 350-2261.
Receptionist
: I’m sorry, where are you ………………………………..
from?
Salesman
: From London
Receptionist
: OK, thank you Mr Whittaker. Goodbye.
Salesman
: Goodbye and thank you.
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Unit 4
Mr.Joe Wears
Glasses
I. Do you recognise any of the people in photos? Why are
they famous?
B
A
D
C
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II. In groups, complete the table with the adjectives. Try
to add as many extra ideas as you can to each category.
Bald
hideous
tanned
Curvy
pale
wavy
Clean-shaven
plump
well-built
Dyed
skinny
wrinkled
Freckled
slim
straight
Glamorous
stubby
short
Gorgeous
stunning
fair
Young
old
middle-aged
Thick
thin
good looking
Hair/beard
Build/size
Skin/complexion
Bald
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General
appearance
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III. Listening Section
Listen to the conversation and do the exercises to improve your
listening skills.
Preparation: matching
Match the person with the correct description and write a–d next to
the numbers 1–4.
1. .........
a. she’s got straight, ginger hair
2. .........
b. He is older and he is
wearing glasses.
3. ..........
c. She’s got black, curly hair
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4. .........
d. He’s got short, brown hair
1. Check your understanding: multiple choice
Do this exercise while you listen.
Circle the best word to complete these sentences.
1. Aurelia is asking about Hannah’s boyfriend / brother / friend.
2. Hannah’s brother, Jem, has long, brown hair / a girlfriend / a twin sister.
3.Hannahhas one brother / two brothers / a brother and a sister.
4.Alex and Jemlook different / look the same / have the same hair but
different eyes.
2. Check your understanding: gap fill
Do this exercise while you listen.
Complete the gaps with the correct word.
1. That? Er, that’s my
, Jem.
2. And that’s his girlfriend,Lucy. The
girl with the
,
hair.
3.Alex and Jem are
. They’re both
.
4. They’re exactly the same!They’re both__
and
.
5. They’ve both got
,
hair,
eyes and
ears!
6. They’re not big. I think they’re
!
7. And, has Alex got a
?
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Discussion!
What do you look like?
What kind of hair have you got?
What colour eyes have you got?
Are you happy with your appearance? Why? Why not?
Read the words below!
HAIR
BUILD
Short
Tall
Long
Short
Curly
Thin
Straight
Skinny
Shoulder-length
Bonny
Wavy
Overweight
Ponytail
Broad-shouldered
Dark
Average
Brown
Blond
Bald
LOOKS
Pretty
Handsome
SKIN COMPLEXION
Good looking
Dark
Attractive
Fair
Funny
Pale
Cute
Brown
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AGE
BEARD
Young
Long
Old
Short
Middle-aged
ATTIRE
MUSTACHE
Glasses
Thick
Hat
Thin
Earrings
Bracelet
Suit
Scarf
IV. Write down the description of each person below!
She wears hijab
She is pretty
She has white skin
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V. Speaking Time!
Choose one of your favorite figures (actress/singer/actor/model/etc).
Make a slide presentation describing about your favorite figure.
Present it in front of your friends. Use pictures to support your
presentation!
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VI. Read and Practice
It is really amazing. I visited many places such as
Tanah Lot, Pasar Sukowati and Tanjung Benoa.
At a café
Anyway, I met Ray in Tanjung Benoa. Do you
remember him?
How’s your holiday in Bali,
Jes?
OMG. He is the most handsome
man when we were in college. If I
am not mistaken, his class was
next to our class.
Ray? Who is he? Is he
someone that I have met
before?
Can you tell me what he
does he look like?
He was tall, has white, long black
straight hair. He also had mustache
and beard. He wore glasses, so it
made him look more handsome.
Oh, I remember now. He is the
son of Mr. Joseph right? Our
English lecturer.
Exactly.
Asking about someone’s physical
features
Asking about someone’s physical
features
•
She is fair and has short black
•
What does she look like?
•
Which one is she?
•
Does she wear glasses?
•
Is he wearing a tie?
•
Yes, he is
•
Is he the one in black suit?
•
No, he isn’t
•
Does she have long black
•
No, she doesn’t
wavy hair
•
big earrings
straight hair?
•
Is
she
the
one
with
big
earrings?
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She is wearing necklace and
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VII. Fill in the blanks with correct words!
1. In the class
Danny
:
the new teacher look like?
William
: She
dark-skinned and she
long
black straight hair.
2. At the police station
Officer
: Can you describe the robber, sir?
Victim
: He
still quite young, he
tattoos all over
his arm.
Officer
: Anything else, sir?
Victim
: Not that I think of. I was so afraid that I can’t see
him clearly.
3. At the office
Office boy
: Excuse me! I need to give this package to
Mr.Amiruddin.
Secretary
: He is sitting over there. See… he
_ shoulder-
length hair and he is wearing a green suit.
Office boy
: Thank you.
VIII. Work in pairs!
Make short dialogues. Follow the directions.
1. At a shopping center
Student A : You lost your brother at a shopping centre. Talk
with an information desk officer. Ask him/her to make an
announcement. Describe your brother’s physical appearance.
Student B : You are the information desk officer. A foreigner has
lost
his/her
brother
and
he/she
wants
to
make
the
announcement. Ask about the child’s physical feature.
2. At a train station
Student A : You have to fetch your friend, Alice, at the train
station, but you couldn’t find her. Ask the security guard to help
you locate her. Describe your friend’s physical features.
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Student B : You are the security
at
the
train
station.
Somebody wants to fetch his/her friend but couldn’t find her. You
are asked to help. You need to know his/her friend’s physical
features.
IX. Work in pairs. Make dialogues based on the following
situations.
Situation 1: You have just returned to the school after a long leave.
Everybody is talking about a teacher who has just been awarded “The
most diligent teacher”. Ask one of your partners in school to describe
this person.
Situation 2: You just come back from college. Your friends are
talking about a new member in your boarding house. Ask your
friends about her/his physical features.
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Unit 5
How do you
go to work?
I. Read and practice it with your partner!
Irfan : Good morning Ref, do you have any plan for today?
Refa : Hi, good morning. I am going to play badminton this afternoon.
Irfan : Do you always play badminton every day?
Refa : Yes, I do. Playing badminton is my hobby.
Irfan : With whom do you usually play it?
Refa : I usually play badminton with my cousin. Do you like playing
badminton?
Irfan : No, I don’t. I sometimes play basketball in front of my house.
Refa : I should learn play basketball. Could you teach me?
Irfan : Sure. Come to my house on Saturday.
Refa : Good! I’ll be there.
II. Vocabulary: Picture Matching
Write the correct verb phrase in the box below the picture.
Go to bed
Have a shower
have dinner
Brush your teeth
have breakfast
go to school
Does homework
go to work
make phone calls
Wake up
have lunch
play guitar
Get up
clients
go home
have meeting with
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III. Check your vocabulary: matching
Match the vocabulary with the correct definition and write a–j next to
the numbers 1–10.
1. You do this after a long day and just before you
fall asleep.
2. You do this when your alarm clock goes off in
the morning.
3. You do this in the morning because it is the
Have dinner
Go to school
Have a
shower
most important meal of the day.
4. You do this at the dinner table with your family.
Go to bed
5. You do this to make your body and hair clean.
Go home
6. You do this after you wake up
7. You do this so you can meet your friends and
learn new things.
8. You do this after school because your teacher
will get angry if you don't.
Wake up
Have
breakfast
9. Your dentist will be pleased if you do this twice
a day.
10. You do this in the afternoon when your classes
at school have finished.
Brush your
teeth
Get up
Do
homework
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IV. Complete each exchange. Use picture as a clue!
1. Sania : What do you usually do in the morning, Tom?
Tom
2. Ani
Budi
3. Joe
:
: What do you usually eat for breakfast?
:
: What do you usually do on weekends, Sher?
Sherly :
4. Emma : What do you usually do on holidays?
Josh
5. Andi
Agus
:
: How do you go to school, Agus?
:
6. Sandra : What time do you usually wake up?
James :
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V. Speaking Time
Make your schedules on Sunday (morning till evening), write down at
least 15 activities. Then, share them to your friends.
Time
Activity
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Unit 6
How often do
you go
shopping?
I. Watch the Video!
Watch the video and discuss it with your partner!
II. Name the pictures below!
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III. Read and Practice the following dialogue!
At a cafe
Yes, it’s so delicious. I have
never drunk such a delicious
coffee like this before.
This coffee is so
delicious, right?
Yeah, me too.
So Julie, what do you like
doing in your free time?
I like reading novels
or watching movies.
I like Romance a lot.
How about you Kate? What
do you like doing in your free
time?
That sounds
good!
Yeah. I usually watch movie once a month.
Anw, there will be a new upcoming movie, of
course it’s romance. If I am not mistaken is the
space between us? Wanna watch it together?
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What kind of novels or
movies do you like
Julie?
I like watching movies, especially
Romance. I think we have the same
taste. How often do you watch
movie Julie?
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IV. Now, let’s do these activity!
Complete the following table, and then describe it to your friends!
No
Frequency
1.
Every Saturday
Things you do
evening
2.
Every morning
3.
Once in your life
4.
Three times in a day
5.
Every five years
6.
Once a year
7.
Very often
8.
Never
9.
Twice a month
10.
Once a month
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V. Read the conversation between a university student and
a reporter who is talking about her job, and then
practice it with your partner.
Reporter : So, Lily, you’re majoring in journalism, right?
Student : Yes, that’s correct. I’m graduating next June, and I’m
looking for jobs now.
Reporter : Well, it’s never too early to do that!
Student : I know! So I’d like to ask you a few questions about what
it’s like to work for a newspaper.
Reporter : Sure, go ahead.
Student
: Well, my first question is a basic one. Do you pretty
much do the same thing every day?
Reporter : No, not really. I rarely do the same thing from one day to
the next.
Student : Could you explain that a little bit more?
Reporter : Well, I mean that I always have a story that I’m working
on, but the stories are always different, so I never see the same
people. I visit different people, go to different places, and do many
different things. My job has a lot of variety.
Student : How often are you in your office?
Reporter : Well . . . some of the time . . . I mean, my computer is
there, and that’s where I write my stories, but sometimes I go
interview people in their homes or offices. Actually, I spend a lot of
time in my car going to and from interviews.
Student : How do you stay in touch with the newspaper then?
Reporter : Oh, I always take my cell phone with me.
Student : Do you usually have a laptop with you, too?
Reporter : No. I don’t like to use a laptop when I’m interviewing. I
sometimes take notes on paper, but I usually use a little voice
recorder. Then I type my stories as soon as I get back to the office.
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Student : So you don’t use email much?
Reporter
: Oh, yes, I do. I always check my email before I leave
home in the morning, again when I get to the office, before and after
lunch, and again before I go home in the evening.
Student : Wow, that’s a lot! Do you check your email on weekends,
too?
Reporter : Yes, I usually check my email on weekends. I will answer
personal emails, but I have a rule that I never answer business emails
on the weekend or a holiday.
VI. Understanding Adverbs of Frequency
Read each situation, and then answer the question.
1. Jorge usually does his homework. Raul always does his homework.
Diego never does his homework. Who is the best student?
2. The weather in Florida is rarely cold. It is sometimes cold in
Mississippi. It is usually cold in Alaska. If you don’t like cold weather,
which state might be a good place for you to live?
3. Nedra seldom walks to work. Carol often walks to work. Betty
walks to work sometimes. Who might drive to work more than walk
there?
4. I usually put sugar in my coffee. Rich sometimes puts sugar in his
tea. Gabrielle always puts sugar on her cereal. Who uses sugar the
most frequently?
5. My grandmother sometimes takes a walk after dinner. My brother
always runs five miles every morning. I hardly ever exercise. Who gets
the most exercise?
6. Ramon rarely watches American television. Ivan usually listens to
public radio in English. Nadia seldom sees English movies. Nadine
prefers to talk to her friends in her native language. Who probably
hears the most English in a day?
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7. Joe is seldom late to work. Adam is usually late to work. Steve is
rarely late to work. Who will the boss most likely give a warning to
first?
8. Maddie often spends three hours per day reading e-books on her
e-reader. Her dad is a professor, and he usually reads a chapter in
his textbook two nights per week. Her grandfather used to read
the newspaper, but now he seldom does. Who probably reads the
most?
VII. Adverbs of Frequency in Context
Circle the correct word order in this paragraph. Sometimes more
than one answers are correct.
Our Garden
At our house, we have a great urban garden. My husband 1.
(wakes usually up, usually wakes up, wakes up usually) at 7 AM
every day. 2. (Sometimes he, He sometimes) goes for a run, but 3.
(usually he, he usually) waters the garden. He 4. (asks never, never
asks) us to help him that early because we 5. (usually are, are
usually) getting ready for school. Our kids 6. (seldom are, are
seldom) late for school and 7. (often are, are often) there pretty
early.
9. (Sometimes it, It sometimes) rains in the afternoon. In the
summer, it 9. (usually storms, storms usually) between 2 PM and
4 PM in the afternoon. It 10. (rains rarely, rarely rains) in the
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wintertime, so my husband or our children will have to water the
garden then. In the fall, we 11. (have usually, usually have) lots of
big pumpkins that we 12. (always carve, carve always) to get the
seeds for roasting. In the spring, we 13. (sometimes have, have
sometimes) cucumbers that we pickle in jars. In early summer, we
14. (have often, often have) beautiful red strawberries that we
pick and turn into jam. It 15. (sometimes is, is sometimes) a lot of
hard work, but we don’t have to make as many trips to the
grocery store.
VIII. Speaking
Go around the class and ask five students using “ how often do you
....?”
No
How often do you
Person 1
1.
Make up your head
2.
Do the dishes
3.
Wash your clothes
4.
Spend the weekend out
of town
5.
Listen to music
6.
Walk around your town
7.
Go to the movies
8.
Stay up until midnight
9.
Take a taxi to work
10. See
a
doctor
in
a
hospital
11. Go swimming
12. Do the shopping
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Person 3
Person 4
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Unit 7
Let’s Go
Shopping
I. Read and practice the following dialogue with your
partner!
Mia
: Wow, look at that bracelet, Robert! It’s lovely!
Robert : Yeah, it’s OK.
Mia
: Excuse me, please. How much is this?
Clerk
: Oh, that’s on sale. It’s only $65.
Robert : That’s too expensive! Come on, Mia.
Mia
: Hi Robert, do you like these running shoes?
Robert : Well, they’re all alright, I guess. Excuse me, how much are
these?
Mia
: They’re $45
Robert : Oh, that’s not bad!
Mia
: Forty five dollars! Well, let me consider it first.
Robert : Look at that, I love those watches?
Mia
: Yeah, but they are so expensive I think.
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Robert : How could you know it, Mia? Excuse me, how much is that
black watch?
Clerk
: I give you a special price $18.
Robert : Can you give me discount?
Clerk
: How much do you want to pay?
Robert : How about $16?
Clerk
: That’s OK. Only for you, sir.
Robert : Thank you very much, sir.
Clerk
: You’re welcome. Here it is.
II. Write down what do Mia and Robert ask about
ITEM
PRICE
DO THEY BUY IT?
Talking about prices
 How much is this mirror?
Generic phrases you
may used in bargaining
 How much does it cost?
 How much are these?
 Is that your best price?
 How much is it?
 Can you lower the price?
 That’s not bad
 Can you make it lower?
 They’re
 That’s expensive
 That’s too expensive. How about
$....?
 How much will that be altogeher
 Is there any discount?
 How much is that altogether
 Can I get a discount?
 How much is this and this
(pointing
at
the
items)
altogether
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III. Guess how much these things cost
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IV. Listening Section
Preparation: Do this exercise before you listen.
Write the correct word in the boxes below the picture.
Cash
receipt
Checkout
T-shirt
Credit card
Clerk
Fitting room
Cashier
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V. Check your understanding: shop assistant or customer
Do this exercise while you listen. Circle Shop assistan or Customer for
these sentences.
Shop assisstant
Is it OK?
Customer
Shop assisstant
And in purple?
Customer
Shop assisstant
Would you like to pay with credit
Customer
card or with cash?
Shop assisstant
Can I help you?
Customer
Shop assisstant
Yes, have you got this T- shirt in
Customer
other colours?
Shop assisstant
Can I try it on?
Customer
Shop assisstant
What size do you want?
Customer
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VI. Check your understanding: gap fill
Do this exercise while you listen.
1. What size T-shirt does the customer want?
2.Does the shop have a medium size purple T-shirt?
3.What colour T-shirt does the customer try on?
4.Does the customer buy the red T-shirt?
5. How much does it cost?
6. Does the customer pay by credit card or with cash?
Discussion:
What was the last item of clothing you bought?
Where and when did you buy it?
Are you happy with it?
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Unit 8
My Company
is Located in
Brook Street
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I. Writing
Go to the next page to see the instruction!
7
5
9
6
11
1
2
10
4
8
3
15
15
12
13
14
16
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Name the items in the pictures based on the number and
where they are!
No
Item
Where is it?
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II. Look at the picture! Read the sentences.
1. The green chair is beside the fireplace
2. The table is in front of the white sofa.
3. The vase is on the white table.
4. The fireplace is between the doors.
5. The magazine is on the small green table.
6. The lamps are above the floor.
7. The rug is under the sofa.
8. The candles are above the fireplace.
III.
Fill in the blanks with any suitable words!
At the office
1. Employee
Janitor
2. Employee 1
Employee 2
3. Secretary
: Where are the plants?
: They are
room
: Do you have any paper clips?
: Sure, there are some
: Where should I hang this painting?
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Manager
: Well,
the filling cabinet will look great, I
suppose.
4. Secretary
Employee
5. Employee 1
Employee 2
6. Technician
Manager
: Did you see my flash disk?
: Just check it out
your computer.
: Can I borrow your cutter?
: Help yourself. It’s
middle drawer.
: Where should we put the printer?
: Somewhere
the computer and the
fax machine.
IV. Look at the pictures! Then, make short exchanges
based on their position.
Example
:
A
: Did you see my glasses?
B
: your glasses are beside the pencil case.
1.
2.
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3.
4.
5.
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V. Speaking
Describe your room or your office room using preposition!
Example
: Good morning. I’d like to describe my bedroom. There is
a drawer near my bed. The bed is beside the window. Etc.
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Unit 9
What is He
Doing now?
I. Discuss the following pictures! What are they doing?
1
2
3
4
II. Read and practice it with your partner!
Arya
: Ram, what is your father doing there?
Rama
: He is watering the plant. He likes gardening so much.
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Arya
: My mother, too. Her hobby is gardening. By the way, who is he?
Someone who stands in front of your house?
Rama
: He is Yandi, my cousin.
Arya
: What is he doing, Ram?
Rama
: He is repairing his motorcycle.
Arya
: Wow, great! What about your mother? Where is she?
Rama
: She is in. She is cooking special food for us.
Arya
: Are you kidding?
Rama
: No, let’s have taste! Come in.
III. Write what these people are doing! Number 1 is an
example!
He is doing his assignment
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Discussion!
Are you good at doing lots of things at the same
time?
What are you doing now, apart from practising
your English?
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IV. Work in pairs. Write three sentences about each picture
to explain what the people are doing. Number 1 is an
example!
1. What’s going on?
• The man is asking the woman
about the proposal.
• The manager and secretary are
talking in the manager’s room.
• They are discussing a project.
2. What are they doing?
• They are
•
•
3. What’s going on?
•
•
•
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4. What’s going on?
•
•
•
5. What are they doing in the restaurant?
•
•
•
6. What are the manager and employees
doing?
•
•
•
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V. Work in pairs!
Make a dialogue based on the situation below!
Situation: You are having lunch with your friends at the campus cafeteria.
Both of you are talking about your present activities. Take turns in asking
the present activity and in responding to the questions.
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Unit 10
How was
the
Seminar?
I. Match each picture with its picture!
Choose the suitable answer from the words in the bracket!
1. Gathering
A
: How was the gathering, Bob?
B
: It was
(Fun, awful)
2. Meeting
A
: John, what do you think about the meeting?
B
: It was
(Boring, exciting)
3. In the restaurant
A
: Was the beverage ok?
B
: Yeah, it was
(Delicious, terrible)
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4. Life
A
: How was your day?
B
: Hmm…it was really
(Exhausting, exciting)
5. Trip
A
: How was the trip? Did you enjoy it?
B
: Amazing! It was
(Wonderful, delicious)
6. Traffic
A
: What was the traffic like?
B
: It was
(Terrible, nice)
7. Seminar
A
: How was the seminar?
B
: It was
(Interesting, fresh)
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II. Practice it with your partner!
At a trip committee meeting
John
: So, what was the gathering like?
Jane
: It was the best company gathering ever. It’s a pity you missed
it.
John
: Yeah, you’re right. So, tell me about it.
Jane
: Everything was just perfect. The weather was fine. And, the
food was good.
John
: Did everyone enjoy it?
Jane
: Sure. There were lots of games and prizes.
John
: And what about you? What games were you in?
Jane
: Me? You know I’m not so good at games, I won the first prize
for being the loudest cheerer.
III. Make short exchanges!
Example:
Student A : What do you think of the book fair?
Student B : It was good. There were a lot of new books at discount
prices. We can also meet our favorite authors and get their
authographs.
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Trade fair
Picnic
Beverages
Meeting
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Food
Party
Amusement Park
Pancake
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International Conference
Traffic Jams
IV. Make a dialogue based on the situation below!
1. At the campus cafeteria
You were at a scholarship seminar last week. You have good
impressions about the seminar. Your partner asks you about the speakers
and the participants.
2. In the university’s garden
You were at a book fair. It was so crowded that you didn’t enjoy it.
Your friend asks you about it. Talk about the books, the price and the
visitors.
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V. Look at the pictures! Tell what happens to the people on
the picture!
2
1
4
3
5
6
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Unit 11
You Should
Go to the
Dentist
I. Listen to the Audio! Then, do the following tasks! Discuss it with
your partner!
Rearrange the sentences so that the conversation is in the correct order!
1. Oh, it’s in the back room.
Mmm.. Are you sure your new one has wireless access?
Yes, there’s a little blue light at the front.
Mmm... How far is your new one from your router? You know, the thing with aerial
on top.
Ah.. It might be too far away. Try walking towards the router with your laptop, and
see what happens.
So, what? Like you can’t get the internet, for example?
Yes. My fabulous portable Toshiba.
I wanted to ask you something. You have got a laptop, haven’t you?
Exactly. No surfing for me.
Well, I’ve just bought a laptop, but it doesn’t seem to get a wireless signal.
Bob! Mr.Hi-Tech! Thank goodness. Got a sec?
Good thinking. I’ll try that. Thanks.
Morning, Mr.Lo-Tech! I’ve always got time for you.
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2.
Mmm. Well, you could try that new Thai restaurant-it does some Chinese dishes
too.
Well, you could always take her to Bob’s. That’s an Australian restaurant that does
good food and it's p’etty trendy, too. It’s a bit pricey, though...
Well, some people say so.
Great, because I wondered if you could help me. You’re a bit of a foodie, aren’t you?
It’s for Monday, actually, so no problems.
Erm, no, not yet.
When for? Tonight? Everywhere’s is busy on Fridays.
Hi John. Are you in a mad rush? Off for lunch?
Well, I’ve got an Australian cousin visiting, and I promised to take her out for a
meal. Got any ideas where I should go?
Never mind. It’ll be worth it. Thanks a lot-I might give that a go. Where is it exactly?
Yes, I did, but she keeps saying “Asian Fushion”.
Oh, yes. But we looked in there and she said it looked a bit boring. Do you know
anywhere a bit “cooler”?
Well, you could always ask what sort of food she likes.
II. What should we do?
Make correct sentences with SHOULD or SHOULDN ‘T and a word related to
health!
1.
Bob
lose some weight to fight
his
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2.
Hans
go
to
work
with
Sania
3.
his
avoid going in parks with
her
4.
Mum
check her
more often!!
5.
She
that
6.
He
stop smoking if he doesn’t
want to have
.
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.
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III. Help we need some advice!
Name
What’s the
What should
What should
matter with
she/he stop
she/he start
him/her?
doing to be
doing to be
healthy?
healthy?
Emily
Bob
Andy
Anita
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Melysa
Jack
John
IV. Problem Cards
Find the solution of the following problems! Discuss it with your partner!
My parents won’t let me put
I can’t sleep because of my
make-up when I go to school.
neighbor who plays the cello
until 1 a.m.
I think one of my classmates
suffers from bulimia. How can
I help her?
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My history teacher picks on me
My parents want me to go to
because of my piercing.
law school but I’m interested
in arts.
A group of girls troll me on
Yesterday I saw my best
Facebook. I don’t know what
friend’s
to do.
boyfriend
kissing
another girl. Should I tell
her?
My sister always takes my
clothes without asking me
I got a bad mark in maths. I
first.
haven’t told my parents yet
because I’m afraid they’ll
I think my parents read
ground me.
my text messages, but I
can’t prove it.
I moved
here two months
ago and still don’t know
Some people told me my
anyone
apart
from
the
brother has some new
people I work with. I don’t
friends who are often in
like discos, so I find it very
trouble with the police.
hard to meet people.
Do you think I should
tell my parents?
I’m very overworked. I’ve got a
full
time
job
and
two
children, but my wife never
helps
with
any
household
jobs and never looks after the
children. It’s so unfair!
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in
Context: