World Link 2 – Answer Key
Unit 1
Lesson A
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. supervisor 2. best friend 3. colleague 4. boyfriend 5.
acquaintance 6. parents
B. Answers will vary.
2. Conversation Workout
A. The first introduction is more formal than the second. Allow
me to introduce… and It’s a pleasure… make the introduction
more formal.
B. Answers will vary.
3. Language Workout
A. Suggested
Richard is a teacher. He is usually stressed out. He teaches
English. He works in a school.
He’s sitting on the beach. He’s listening to music. He’s reading a
book. He’s eating ice cream. He’s smiling.
B. 1. am 2. doesn’t like 3.’m watching 4.plays 5.’m studying/
study 6. ‘s winning 7.cooks/ ‘s cooking 8.doesn’t drink/likes
C. 1. speak speaking 2. Do Are 3. are having have 4. writes is
writing
Lesson B:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. souvenir 2. passport 3. birth certificate 4. scrapbook 5.
diploma 6. report card 7. salary record 8. yearbook 9. diary
10. photo album
B. 1. report card 2. salary record 3. diary 4. birth certificate 5.
diploma 6. passport
2. Reading & Writing
A. Answers will vary.
C. 1. making beautiful books to hold special memories 2. old
newspaper clippings, postcards, tickets, report cards, letters.
3.the “5 Ws” of your photos:: Who, What, Where, When and Why
4. “School days”, “Family travel”, “Memories of my
grandparents”, “Baby’s first year”
5. with felt pens, paint, and stickers
D. 1. took 2. went 3.felt 4.said 5.got 6.talked 7.sat 8.met 9.took
10.stayed 11.had 12.was 13.saw 14.didn’t want
E. Answers will vary.
in the world. 4. the most interesting program on TV now 5. the
biggest problem in the world today 6. the quietest place in our
town
Lesson B:
1. Vocabulary & Language Workout
A. 1. drive-through window 2. takeout 3. reservation 4. appetizer
5. entree 6. portions 7. junk food 8. doggie bag
B. Appetizers: salad, tomato soup; Entrees: steak, fried chicken,
grilled fish, spaghetti; Desserts: cherry pie, chocolate cake;
Snacks: potato chips, popcorn, candy; Drinks: iced tea, orange
juice, milk, lemonade
2. Reading & Writing
A. Answers will vary.
C. 1. c 2. b 3. a 4. e 5. f 6. d
D. 1. F: 5 2. T: 3 3. F: 8 4. F: 2 5. T: 5 6. F: 4
E. 1. most famous 2.spicy 3. most popular 4. milder 5. spiciest 6.
healthier 7. most delicious
F. Answers will vary.
Unit 3
Lesson A:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. Across: 4. confession 7.break 9.commit 10.solve Down:
1.criminal 2. detective 3.question 5.alibi 6.crime 8.arrest 11. law
2. Conversation Workout
A. Suggested answers: 1. I doubt that the fish ate the ham. 2. I
bet the woman will be angry. 3.It’s unlikely that the dog ate the
fish. 4. It doesn’t seem possible that the cat opened the
refrigerator. 5. There’s a good chance that the cat ate the fish.
B. Answers will vary.
C. Answers will vary.
3. Language Workout
A. Stative verbs: love, like, taste, see, smell, hear, feel, believe,
appreciate (9)
B. 1. smells 2. am doing 3.know 4.don’t believe 5.hate/feel 6.is
learning/ is teaching 7.own/’m taking 8.belong 9.looks 10.
seems/ understand
seems, understand
C. 1. I: I’m not I don’t 2. I: look are looking 3. C 4. C 5. I: is tasting
tastes 6. C 7. I: is having has 8. C
Unit 2
Lesson A:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. buttery 2. spicy 3. healthy 4. sweet 5. oily 6. crunchy 7. juicy
8. crispy 9. sour 10. salty
B. Suggested answers: 1. juicy 2. spicy 3. salty 4. sweet 5.
buttery
C. Answers will vary.
2. Conversation Workout
A. 1. How about going to a movie tonight? 2.Why don’t we have
some ice cream after class? 3.How about the new Italian
restaurant? 4. Why don’t we meet at 8:00? 5. How about playing
tennis tomorrow?
B. 4, 2, 5, 6, 1, 3
C. Answers will vary.
3. Language Workout
A. Sentences will vary. 1. friendlier than 2. more difficult than 3.
more interesting than 4. greasier than 5. more relaxing than 6.
sweeter than 7. harder than 8. more dangerous than 9, 10.
Answers will vary.
B. Sentences will vary: 1. the most beautiful place in our
country. 2.the best restaurant in our town. 3. the greatest athlete
Lesson B:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. mysteries 2. vanished 3. testimony 4. hoax 5. legend 6.
evidence 7. weird 8. mystifying
B. Answers will vary.
2. Reading & Writing
A. 1. a terrible explosion 2. eastern Russia 3. June 30, 1908
C. (first row) 4, 1, 3, (second row) 5, 2
D. 1. doubt 2. hoax 3. legends 4. weird 5. evidence 6. chance
E. Answers will vary
Unit 4
Lesson A:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A mothers with jobs in 2000: 20 million; 50% every day, 25% two
or three times a week; Now: newspaper- $2, bed - $125, car13,333, house-120,000; university students: 3 million; high
school students: 4 million
B. Answers will vary.
2. Conversation Workout
A. 1. d 2. e 3. b 4. c 5. a
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B. Answers will vary.
3. Language Workout
A. Answers will vary.
B. 1. Most 2. all of 3. a couple of 4. Some 5. A lot of 6. Many 7.
some of 8. None of
C. 1. Most of the houses have trees. 2. None of the houses are
white. 3. Some of the houses have flowers. 4. Most of the
houses have three windows. 5. None of the houses are very
large.
Lesson B:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. follow 2. old-fashioned 3. innovative 4. look 5. stylish 6.
outstanding 7. tailor-made 8. individual
B. Answers will vary.
2. Reading & Writing
A. 2, 3, 4, 1
B. 1. rules for clothing 2. change the color 3. says she doesn’t
like 4. consider, think about, appreciate 5. agree with
C. 1. shopping 2. follow 3. trends 4. friends 5. old-fashioned 6.
stylish 7. individual 8. innovative
D. Answers will vary.
Unit 5
Lesson A:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. coupons 2.hair 3.kids 4.list 5.pick/cleaning 6.grocery
7.unload 8.go/appointment 9.car 10.home
B. Answers will vary.
2. Conversation Workout
1. Excuse me. Do you work here?/Yes, I do. Can I help
you?/Where can I find the dictionaries?/They’re in the back of the
store./Thank you.
2. Are you busy?/what can I do for you?/I need some help. do
you have these in a size 7?/Yes, we do. I’ll get them for
you./Thanks.
3. Sorry to bother you. I have a question./ Sure. Go right
ahead./ Where can I get a registration form?/ All the forms are on
the table./ Thank you.
3. Language Workout
A. Suggested answers: 1.Could you repeat that, please?
2.Would you mind lending me some money? 3.Will you turn it off,
please? 4.Can you speak louder please? 5.Will you help me?
6.Can you check it for me? 7.Would you get me some coffee?
8.Would you help me cook dinner?
B. 1. No, not at all. 2. Sure. 3. No problem. 4. OK.
C. 1. Could Would 2. lending lend 3. closed close 4. explaining
explain 5. help helping
Lesson B:
1. Vocabulary Workout
2. Reading & Writing
A. cars, buses, subway, bicycling, walking (5)
B. 1. neither 2. both 3. Bogotá 4. both 5. both 6. Curitiba 7.
neither 8. Bogotá
C. a. is b. is becoming c. solve d. build e. decrease f. buy g.
increase h. don’t let i. make
D. Answers will vary.
Unit 6
Lesson A:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. Across: 1. scholarship 3.boarding 4.accepted 7.rejected
9.attended 10.apply Down: 1.semester 2.library 5.competitive
6.dormitory 8. cafeteria
2. Conversation Workout
A. 1.d 2.a 3.b 4.c
B. 1.3,1,2,4 2.4,1,3,2 3.3,1,4,2 4.4,2,3,1
C. Answers will very.
3. Language Workout
A. 1.B 2.B 3.A 4.A 5.A 6.B
B. 1. will 2. are going to 3. are going to 4. will/is going to 5. will 6.
am going to C. Answers will vary.
Lesson B:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. tomorrow 2. the day after tomorrow 3. in a few days 4. next
week 5. the week after next 6. next year
B. 1.I 2.D 3.I 4.D 5.D 6.I 7.D 8.I
C. 1. I’m going to have dinner with Angela tomorrow. 2.I’m going
to take an English test the week after next. 3.I’m going to have
an English test the day after tomorrow. 4. I’m going to have
computer class in a few days. 5. I’m going to see the dentist next
week.
2. Reading & Writing
B. Jameela: Job: day care center; Dreams: become a doctor;
Plans: medical school, travel and do volunteer work in West
Africa Jennie Min: College life: business Hobby:cooking
Dreams:start her own business, maybe something with food.
Shane: College life: major: computer science Hobby: playing
music dreams: to play music plans: job interviews with three
software companies.
C. 1. is going to have 2. worked 3. will become 4. is going to get
5. will start
D. Answers will vary.
Unit 7
Lesson A:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. block party 2. slumber party 3. barbecue
4. housewarming party 5. baby shower 6. family reunion 7.
bachelor party 8. surprise party
B. Answers will vary.
2 A. 2, 5, 4, 1, 3, 6; 4, 5, 6, 2, 3, 1
B. Suggested answers
1. Did you hear? Sandy is having a barbecue. / Really?
When?/ Friday at 7:30./ / I’m sorry, but I can’t. I have to work. /
That’s too bad.
2. I’m going rollerblading with Sue and Carlos on Saturday. Do
you want to go with us? / Sure. What time? / At 12:00. / Sure, I’d
love to go. (I can clean my house in the morning.) / Great!
3. Language Workout
A. 1. coming 2. seeing 3. visiting 4. studying 5. going 6. taking 7.
doing 8. having
B. Suggested answers: 1. Would you be interested in seeing the
new art exhibit with me? Would you like to see the art exhibit
Painting the Past with me? 2. Would you be interested in going
to a Korean restaurant with me? Would you like to have dinner
at Arirang? 3. How would you like to go to the shopping mall
with me? Would you like to go to Metro Center? 4. Would you
like to see Terminator 15 at CineClub movie theater? Would you
be interested in seeing Terminator 15 at CineClub movie
theater? 5. Would you like to go to a concert? Would you be
interested in going to Billy Thunder’s concert? 6. How would
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you like to go to the new ice cream shop? Would you be
interested in having some ice cream at Penguin Pete’s?
C. 1. I: interest interested 2. C 3. I: seeing see 4. go going 5. C 6.
I: playing play
Lesson B:
1. Vocabulary & Language Workout
A. 1. c 2. h 3. e 4. g 5. a 6. i 7. f 8. d 9. b
B. Answers will vary.
C. 1. 1, 2: People put on their costumes before the festival starts.
After people put on their costumes, the festival starts.
2. 1,2: Before they celebrate Carnival, people in Brazil build
many new floats. After people in Brazil build many new floats,
they celebrate Carnival.
3. 2,1: People walk in the parade after they practice singing and
dancing. Before people walk in the parade, they practice singing
and dancing. 4. 1, 2: Sightseers find a place to sit before the
festival starts. After sightseers find a place to sit, the festival
starts. 5. 2, 1: Before people in India celebrate Holi, they buy a
lot of colored powder. After they buy a lot of colored powder,
people in India celebrate Holi.
2. Reading & Writing
B. 1. F: You might need a jacket, sunglasses, an umbrella, or all
three. 2. T: For the popular Sunday night parade, find a space in
the morning 3. F: Don’t wait until January! 4. T: Bring a
plastic bag to hold all your treasures. 5. F: Before Mardi Gras
even begins, there are over seventy parades of dazzling floats.
6. T: streets are closed to cars. Bus and streetcar schedules are
often changed.
C. 1. jacket, sunglasses, umbrella 2. beads, plastic coins, cups,
and toy animals
D. 1. Before 2. after 3. before 4. After 5. before/after 6. after
E. Answers will vary.
Unit 8
Lesson A:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. grasshopper 2. hare 3. mouse 4. frog 5. crow 6. ant 7.
tortoise 8. lion 9. fox
B. Answers will vary.
2. Conversation Workout
A. 1. What’s the movie about? 2. Where does the story take
place? 3. Who’s in the movie? 4. What happens in the movie?
B. 1. Trying to climb a mountain; A boy who can fly; A family
secret. 2. In China; On a big ship; In London. 3. My favorite
actor; Julia Roberts; Two new actors. 4. She finds a new
boyfriend; Monsters attack the earth; There’s a terrible accident.
C. Suggested answers: What did you see?/Who’s in the
movie?/What’s it about?/What happens in the movie?
D. Answers will vary.
3. Language Workout
A. Answers will vary.
B. 1. Tiffany was reading. 2. Kevin was playing the guitar. 3.
Marcus was cooking. 4. Kaitlyn was eating. 5. Mrs. Lee was
reading the newspaper. 6. Mr. Lee was exercising. 7. Chester
was sleeping.
Lesson B:
1. Vocabulary & Language Workout
A. Answers will vary.
B. 1. saw, was wearing 2. dropped, ate 3. were you doing,
called, didn’t answer 4. was going, met 5. woke up, was winning
2. Reading & Writing
A. 4, 5, 7, 1, 2, 6, 3
B. Answers will vary.
C. 1. was sleeping 2. opened 3. saw 4. was flying 5. said 6.
heard 7. agreed 8. picked up 9. went 10. were flying 11. said 12.
opened 13. fell
D. Answers will vary.
Unit 9
Lesson A:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. Across: 1. punctual 3.injured 4. careful 6.independent
7.abilities 8. character Down: 1. paramedic 2.active 3. pleasant
5. flexible
2. Conversation Workout
A. 1. e 2.a 3.d 4.b 5.c
B. Possible questions: Do you know how to use a computer? /
Can you speak a foreign language? / Do you have any travel
experience? / Are you a quick learner? or Do you learn quickly?
3. Language Workout
A. 1.gone 2.been 3.had 4.studied 5.drunk 6.slept 7.come 8.read
9.taken 10.met 11.known 12.done
B. Julie: 2. She has gone to the bank. 3.She hasn’t written
letters yet. 4.She hasn’t read the company report yet. 5.She has
already met with Mr. Sung. Mr. and Mrs. Silva: 1.They have
already taken the kids to the dentist. 2.They haven’t gone
shopping yet. 3.They have cleaned the apartment. 4.They
haven’t made lunch yet. 5.They haven’t washed the dishes yet.
Takeshi: 1.He has already done his English homework. 2. He
has already bought a dictionary. 3.He hasn’t studied for
computer class yet. 4. He hasn’t sent e-mails yet. 5.He hasn’t
had dinner with Carol yet.
C. Answers will vary.
Lesson B:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 2.farm hand 3.fly to different cities 4.I protect citizens. 5.taxi
driver 6.fashion designer 7. guide people when they travel
8.direct new movies
B. Answers will vary.
2. Reading & Writing
B. Name: Melissa Hayes Job: voice talent Company: National
Telephone Her work: to record information messages for the
telephone company. Good points: She works only three days a
week. It’s fun and she’s helping people by using her voice. Bad
points: She cannot go outside in cold weather and she has to
drink lots of hot water with honey. She also can’t go to horror
movies.
C. 1. Melissa’s 2. her job 3. a cassette 4. her voice
D. 1. to become 2. to study 3. to work 4. to graduate 5. to find 6.
to start
E. Answers will vary.
Unit 10
Lesson A:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. cord 2. local call 3.area code 4.receiver 5.long-distance call
6.phone number 7.international call 8.cell phone 9.public phone
10. answering machine 11. phone directory
B. 1. area code 2.cell phone 3.local call 4.answering machine
5.cord 6.public phone 7.phone number 8.international call
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C. Answers will vary.
2. Conversation Workout
A. 8, 10, 4, 2, 5, 9, 1, 7, 6, 3.
B. Answers will vary.
C. 1.O as in orange, R as in Romeo, G as in golf, E as in
England 2.N as in Nancy, G as in golf, U as in uniform, Y as in
yellow, E as in England, N as in Nancy 3.W as in water, O as in
orange, N as in Nancy, G as in golf 4. M as in Mary, A as in
apple, R as in Romeo, Q as in queen, U as in uniform, E as in
England, S as in Susan 5.S as in Susan, Z as in zebra, A as in
apple, B as in boy, O as in orange
3. Language Workout
A. 1. Can you call back tomorrow? 2.May I ask who’s calling?
3.Could you hold a minute, please? 4.May I take a message?
5.Could you spell that, please? 6.Does Mr. Jones have your
telephone number? 7.May I speak to Rosa, please? 8.Would
you like to leave a message?
B. Less polite: Call back later./Is there a message?/ Who is
this?/ Is Carl there?/ Wait a minute. More polite: May I speak to
Dolores, please?/ May I take a message?/ Can you call back
later? / Could you hold for a minute, please?/ May I ask who’s
calling?/Would you like to leave a message?
Lesson B:
1. Vocabulary & Language Workout
A. 1. pay 2. made 3. dialed 4. entered 5. picked 6. hung 7. tried
8. answered 9. left 10. got 11. talked
B. Answers will vary.
2. Reading & Writing
A. 1. Everybody loves cell phones! 2.Choose the right plan.
3.What phone is right for you? 4.Don’t talk and drive. 5.Use your
cell phone politely.
B. 1. emergency 2. illegal 3. private 4. risky 5. disturb 6. budget
7. co-workers
C. 1. to get 2. talking 3. working 4. getting/to get 5. to buy 6. to
answer 7. to call/calling
D. Answers will vary.
Unit 11
Lesson A:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. f 2. c 3. h 4. e 5. g 6. a 7. b 8. d
B. 1. C 2. E 3. E 4. C 5. C 6. E 7. C 8. E
C. 1. screen 2. window 3. printer 4. keyboard 5. disk 6. mouse
2. Conversation Workout
A. 1.I know what you mean. 2.How interesting! 3.That sounds
interesting! 4.Me too. 5.Oh, really? 6.I didn’t know that.
B. Answers will vary.
3. Language Workout
A. Answers will vary.
B. 1. Did you use to be rich? 2.Did you use to act in famous
movies? 3.Did you use to travel around the world? 4.Did you
use to have many boyfriends? 5. Did you use to live in a big
house? 6. Answers will vary.
C. 1. I: used use 2. C 3. I: playing play 4. I: Do Did 5. C 6. C 7. I:
uses to visit visits 8. I: used use
A. toaster, microwave, coffee machine, clock, washing machine,
heater, air conditioner, refrigerator, telephone (9)
B. 1. T 2. T 3. F coffee maker clock 4. F. today live in the future
will live 5. F wanted didn’t want 6. F All Not all
C. 1. is as fast as 2. is as easy as 3. isn’t as affordable as 4. is as
reliable 5. is as convenient as
D. Answers will vary.
Unit 12
Lesson A:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. traveler’s checks 2. paid 3. voicemail 4. confirmed 5. house
keys 6. water 7. mail delivery 8. kennel 9. trash 10. give away
11.unplug 12. turn off
B. Answers will vary.
2. Conversation Workout
A. 1. c 2. a 3. d 4. b
B. Suggested answers
2. I can’t remember where I put my credit card. 3. I forgot the
traveler’s checks. 4. I forgot my English textbook. 5. I can’t
remember where I put my keys. 6. I forgot to buy food for dinner.
C. Answers will vary
3. Language Workout
A. Suggested answers: 1.must/have to have 2.need to pass an
entrance exam. 3. They must/have to fill out a lot of forms. 4.
They don’t have to get letters from their teachers. 5. They don’t
have to visit the university.
B. 1.don’t have to 2.had to 3.must 4.doesn’t have to 5.must
6.didn’t have to 7.must 8.don’t have to
C. Answers will vary.
Lesson B:
1. Vocabulary Workout
A. 1. f 2. g 3. h 4. c 5. b 6. e 7. d 8. a
B. 1. I haven’t finished 2.I have canceled 3.I have picked up 4.I
haven’t taken 5.Have you washed 6.I haven’t cleaned 7.I have
watered 8. I’ve given 9. Have you packed
2. Reading & Writing
A. 1. Pre-trip planning 2. Tagging luggage 3. Saving space 4.
Your carry-on bag 5. Other ideas
B. 1. bad 2. good 3. bad 4. good 5. good 6. bad 7. good 8. good
9. bad 10. good
C. 1. have visited 2. I’ve been 3. have seen 4. went 5. don’t have
to 6. took 7. ate 8. are planning
D. Answers will vary.
Lesson B:
1. Vocabulary & Language Workout
A. Across: 1. innovative 4.rechargeable 5.reliable 6.affordable
8.portable 9.attractive Down: 1.interactive 2.durable 3.wearable
7. disposable
2. Reading & Writing
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