Basic 1 Unit 1

Unit 1
Meet A Rock Star

Art
a. What can you do? Mark the sentences that are true for you.

1. I can play the guitar. ______

2. I can write rock songs. ______
3. I can speak English. ______
4. I can play the piano. ______
5. I can dance. ______

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b. Write three more sentences about what you can do.

1. I can ___________________________________________________.
2. I can ___________________________________________________.
3. I can ___________________________________________________.

c. Linda Chavez is reporting on another rock concert to radio announcer, Bill Winter.
Which sentences are NOT part of their conversation?

1. Can you hear me, Linda?

2. Yes, I can, Bill.
3. Are you a reporter?
4. Are there a lot of people at the concert?
5. Yes, there are.
6. Who can you see, Linda?
7. I can play the guitar.
8. I can see the rock star, Maxi.

d. Imagine you are a radio reporter reporting on a rock concert. Write a dialogue between
yourself and the radio announcer. Use the sentences from activity c. to help you.

Radio announcer: Let’s go to our reporter now at the jazz/classical/rock concert

in Tokyo/London/San Francisco. Who can you see at the
concert?

You: _____________________________________________.

Radio announcer: Are there a lot of people at the concert?

You: _____________________________________________.

Radio announcer: Is everyone having a good time?

You: _____________________________________________.

e. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

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Meet Me!
a. Match these personals ads to the pictures of the people who wrote them.

A My name is María.
I am 22 years old. I’m English, but I live in Paris.
I am an artist. I speak Italian, French, and English. I like
classical music, watching movies, and traveling. I am
looking for a boyfriend.
1. _________
Write: P. O. Box 93048, Paris, France

B My name is Elena.
I live in New York. I am 27 years old. I am a
radio reporter. I speak English and Italian. I like rock music
and dancing. I love junk food! I am looking for a boyfriend.
Write: P. O. Box 456, New York, N.Y.
2. _________

b. Mark the information that corresponds to María and Elena.

María Elena
1. She lives in New York.
2. She is an artist.
3. She is from England.
4. She likes rock music.
5. She is looking for a boyfriend.

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c. Josh is looking for a girlfriend. Read his personal ad and decide who Josh should
meet – María or Elena? Why?

My name is Josh. I am 31 years old.

I speak English and French. I am looking for
a girlfriend. I love movies and classical music.
I love healthy food and I like to travel.
Write: P.O. Box 789, London.

Josh should meet ______________________ because _____________________

_________________________________________________________________.

d. Read the sentences below about Josh. Mark if they are true or false.

True False
1. Josh loves to watch movies.
2. Josh likes rock and roll music.
3. Josh loves junk food.
4. Josh likes to travel.
5. Josh has a girlfriend.

e. Write your own personal ad. Use the words and phrases from activities a. and c.

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________

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Maxi’s Room
a. Match the words in column B to the words in column A to make phrases from this
unit.
A B
1. hotel ____ a. star
2. rock ____ b. hall
3. concert ____ c. story
4. newspaper ____ d. room
5. radio ____ e. station

b. How well do you remember the dialogue, “Maxi’s Room”. Match the answers below to
the right questions.

Questions Answers
1. Is this the right hotel? ____ a. I don’t know. That isn’t in the newspaper story.
2. How do you know? ____ b. Yes. Maxi is staying here.
3. What room is she in? ____ c. There’s a story about her in the newspaper.

c. Imagine you and your friend are looking for someone famous. Complete the
dialogue below:

You: Is this the right cinema/theater/concert hall?

Your friend: _____________________________________________________
You: Is he/she? How do you know?
Your friend: _____________________________________________________
You: Well, when does he/she arrive?
Your friend: _____________________________________________________

d. Practice your dialogue with a partner.

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Be: Affirmative, Yes/No Questions, Contractions

a. Debbie is telling her friend, Linda, about her new boyfriend. Complete their dialogue
by matching the answers to the questions.

Questions Answers

1. So, how’s your new boyfriend? ____ a. He’s the same age as me – 28.

2. What does he do? ____ b. Yes, he is. He’s from New York.

3. Wow! Is he famous? ____ c. Yes, he’s very good-looking.

4. Is he good-looking? ____ d. He’s great.

5. How old is he? ____ e. He’s a rock and roll singer.

6. Is he American? ____ f. No, he’s not.

b. Describe your ideal boyfriend/girlfriend. Answer the questions below.

1. Is he/she the same age as you? _______________________________________

2. Is he/she good looking? ____________________________________________

3. Does he/she speak English? _________________________________________

4. What does he/she do? _____________________________________________

c. Tell your partner about your ideal boyfriend/girlfriend.

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Unit 2
Against The Law

The Diamond Necklace

a. Which of the following words and expressions can you use in a formal conversation
and which ones in an informal conversation?

Formal Informal

1. Mr. Petrov
2. How do you do?

3. Thanks.

4. Victor

5. Hi!

6. Thank you.

7. Nice to meet you.

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b. Susan Bailey and Victor Petrov met for the first time in the video. Mark the sentences
below that you can use when you meet someone.

1. Nice to meet you!

2. Can I have a menu, please?
3. This is my friend from New York.
4. How do you do?
5. Thank you.
6. Yes, it is.
7. How are you?
8. Please call me Victor.

c. Susan is introducing Victor Petrov to another friend of hers. Use the sentences above
to complete the dialogue.

Susan: Hello, Mr. Petrov! (1) _______________________________?

Mr. Petrov: Fine, thanks, Susan. How are you?

Susan: Great! Mr. Petrov, (2), ______________________, Tom Smith.

Mr. Petrov: (3) _____________________________________, Mr. Smith!

Mr. Smith: (4 ) ____________________________________, Mr. Petrov?

Mr. Petrov: (5) ________________________________________ Victor!

d. Practice the dialogue from activity b. in groups of three. Take turns introducing each
other.

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Follow That Man!

a. Do you remember the characters from the story “Follow That Man”? Write the
characters’ names below their pictures.

1 2 3

Sam and Becky • Nate the Napkin • police officer

b. Answer the questions below about the characters from the story. Write full sentences.
Compare your answers with your partner's.

1. Who is touring New York City? ______________________________________

2. Who steals wallets? ______________________________________________

3. Who is wearing a blue suit? ________________________________________

4. Who can’t find his/her wallet? ______________________________________

5. Who finds the thief? ______________________________________________

6. Who sees the police officer? _______________________________________

7. Who recognizes the thief? _________________________________________

8. Who likes nice restaurants? ________________________________________

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c. Read what happened next to the characters in “Follow That Man”.

Follow That Man - Part 2

“Just a minute, Officer, I’m finishing my coffee,” says Nate the Napkin. “Oh no,
you’re not Nate! I know you,” answers the police officer.
“Come with me please!”
“But Officer, I haven’t paid for my lunch!” says Nate.
“Yes, you must pay for your lunch.” says the police officer. “But do you have any
money?”
“Yes, Officer, I have a wallet!” says Nate the Napkin.
“You have my wallet!” shouts Becky.
Nate takes out a wallet to pay for his lunch.
“That’s not my wallet!” says Becky.
“No, that’s my wallet!” shouts the police officer.

d. Did you understand the end of the story? Mark if the sentences below are true or
false.

True False

1. Nate is drinking tea.

2. Nate is eating his dinner.

3. The police officer asks Nate to come with him.

4. Nate has no money to pay for his lunch.

5. Nate has the police officer’s wallet.

6. Nate has Becky’s wallet.

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No Parking
a. Here is another dialogue between a police officer and a driver. Use the words below to
complete the sentences.

driving • how much • ticket • money • why

Police Officer: OK, young man, I’m giving you a speeding (1) _______________.

Man: (2) __________________ are you doing that?

Police Officer: I’m giving you a ticket because you are (3) __________________

too fast!

Man: Oh no! A ticket! (4) __________________ is it?

Police Officer: It’s fifty dollars.

Man: Fifty dollars! But I’m a student and I don’t have any (5)____________!

b. Imagine that a police officer gives you a ticket. Mark the sentences you can use to
make an excuse.

___ 1. But I only have ten dollars!

___ 2. But I’m a student!

___ 3. But I’m finishing my coffee!

___ 4. But my wallet is gone!

___ 5. But I’m very sorry!

c. Practice with a partner. A police officer has stopped you in your car. Use the phrases
above to help you.

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Nouns: This/That/These/Those, Be: Short Answers

a. Who can say these sentences? Copy them under the right heading and then write
another sentence using this/that/these/those.

That man’s a thief! Stop! That’s my wallet.

Oh dear! Those men are police officers. Is this the thief?

Is this your wallet? This is a great restaurant!

Nate the Napkin Becky The police officer

b. The police officer is interviewing everyone at the police station. Complete the dialogue
using short answers.

Police officer: Is your name Becky Smith?

Becky: it is
Yes, (1) __________________.
Police officer: Are you and Sam tourists?
Becky: Yes, (2) __________________.
Police officer: Is this the man who pushed you?
Becky: Yes, (3) __________________. That’s him!
Police officer: Becky, is this your wallet?
Becky: No, (4) __________________.
Nate: You see, it’s my wallet!
Police officer: No, (5) __________________. It’s my wallet!

c. Practice the dialogue from activity b. with a partner.

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Unit 3
At The Restaurant

Food
a. The International Café is organizing its menu. Help by matching the correct titles to
the foods below.

ITALIAN MEXICAN CHINESE AMERICAN

FOOD FOOD FOOD FOOD

chow mein hamburgers salsa pasta

egg roll hot dogs tacos pizza

green tea French fries beer lasagna

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b. Complete this restaurant ad with the words below.

address • delicious • different • dinner • pizza • restaurant • Sunday

Are you
looking
for a good
restaurant?
Then the Italian café is the (1) _______ for you!
We make (2) _______________ Italian food.
We have (3) ________________ and a lot of
(4) _____________________ kinds of pasta.
We’re open Monday through (5) ____________
for lunch and (6) ______________.
Our (7) ________________ is
34 Milano Street.

c. Write an ad for a restaurant. Include the following information in your ad:

• The name of the restaurant
• The type of food the restaurant serves
• The times when the restaurant is open
• The address of the restaurant

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New Mexican Restaurant

a. Read the restaurant ads and answer the questions which follow.

A B

Visit
Hamburger City! Visit the
It’s the restaurant for you. Rendez-vous
We have seven different kinds of Restaurant!
hamburgers. We make delicious French food.

This week the hamburgers come We have fresh fish, salads and great

with French fries French bread.

and a free drink This week all meals come with a free

for only $8.95 drink!

All meals are $10.95
Hamburger City Restaurant is on
479 High Street. The Rendez-vous Restaurant is
We are open for lunch and dinner, open everyday for lunch on
Monday - Friday. 972 Spring Street.

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b. Correct the sentences below according to the ads in activity a.

1. Hamburger City makes three different kinds of hamburgers.

______________________________________________________________
2. The Rendez-vous Restaurant isn’t open for lunch.
______________________________________________________________
3. Hamburger City is on 972 Spring Street.
______________________________________________________________
4. The Rendez-vous Restaurant serves Mexican food.
______________________________________________________________
5. The meals at Hamburger City cost $10.95.
______________________________________________________________

c. Which restaurant would you like to have dinner at tonight? Discuss with a partner.

I would like to have dinner at ___________________________________________

because __________________________________________________________.

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Delicious Salads
a. A man is taking his girlfriend to lunch at an American restaurant. Match the answers to
the questions she asks.

Questions Answers
a. Well, they’re not as good as the
1. Are the hamburgers good here?___
hamburgers.
2. Are the hot dogs good? ___ b. I don’t know, I only drink tea.
3. What about the French fries? ___ c. Yes, they’re very good.

4. How is the coffee? ___ d. Yes, they’re excellent! The fries are my
favorite.

b. You are visiting the International Restaurant with a friend. Your friend knows the
restaurant but you don’t. Write a dialogue asking your friend about the food on the
menu below. Use the words and phrases from activity a. to help you.

International Restaurant Menu

Hamburgers $3.55 French Bread $0.75
Hot Dogs $3.25 Tacos with beans, chicken or beef $3.55
French Fries $1.90 French Onion Soup $2.95
Mexican Beer $1.50 Dessert – Chocolate Ice Cream $2.25
Chinese Tea $1.00 Dessert – Cheese Cake $1.95

You: _____________________________________________________
Your friend: _____________________________________________________
You: _____________________________________________________
Your friend: _____________________________________________________
You: _____________________________________________________
Your friend: _____________________________________________________

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Nouns: There Is/There Are, Articles

a. Look at this picture of a busy restaurant. Use the words in the table to write five positive
sentences and five negative sentences about the picture.

any waiters listening to a menu

one children eating to customers
There is / isn’t some people reading tea
There are / aren’t a lot of man talking dessert
a woman drinking music

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Positive sentences
1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________________

Negative sentences
1. __________________________________________________________________
2. __________________________________________________________________
3. __________________________________________________________________
4. __________________________________________________________________
5. __________________________________________________________________

b. Close your book and tell your partner what you remember from the picture.

c. Answer the following questions about your English classroom. Use full sentences.

1. Is there a computer in your classroom?

______________________________________________________________
2. Are there a lot of students?
______________________________________________________________
3. Are there any pictures on the walls?
______________________________________________________________
4. Is there a board?
______________________________________________________________
5. Is there a lot of noise?
______________________________________________________________

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d. Look at the restaurant ads below. Complete the sentences with the correct article
- a/an/the.

1. At ____ International Restaurant you can eat food from all over ____ world.

2. Come to ____ Golden Apple Restaurant, where you can eat ____ best
hamburgers in ____ world.

3. ____ Italian Chef Restaurant has ____ excellent selection of pastas.

4. ____ Sandwich Shop is ____ only place to get ____ really good sandwich.

5. Come to ____ Perfect Pizza Parlor! We have ____ pizza with ____ most cheese!

6. At ____ New Mexican Restaurant, we have ____ great menu, low prices, and
friendly waiters. ____ manager is Mexican – so you know ____ food will be good!

e. Write an ad for your favorite restaurant.

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

_____________________________________________________________

f. Exchange ads with a partner. Suggest how he/she can improve his/her ad. Read your
ads to the class.

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Unit 4
On A Business Trip

Business
a. Look at Betty’s diary and write three sentences about what she is doing today.

Tuesday, July 28th 2015

12:30 Lunch with Mr. Harold Stone

15:00 Coffee with Mr. Montgomery

18:00 Shopping for new dress

19:00 Movie with Claire

1. ______________________________________________________________

2. ______________________________________________________________

3. ______________________________________________________________

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b. Read the voice mail message below, and answer the questions that follow.

interested
n Fe nh ill fro m El ectro Tec. I'm very
"Hi Betty, this is Susa es da y July 27 . Can we
th
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meet at 12:15, at th
Edison Hotel? sage."
458-034 as soon as you get this mes
Please phone me at

1. What company does Susan Fenhill work for?

________________________________________________________________
2. Why does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty?
________________________________________________________________
3. When does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty?
________________________________________________________________
4. Where does Susan Fenhill want to meet Betty?
________________________________________________________________
5. Can Betty meet Susan Fenhill? Why/Why not?
________________________________________________________________

c. You are Betty and want to reply to Ms. Fenhill. Look at Betty’s diary from activity a.
and suggest a time and place you can both meet.

"Hi, Ms. Fenhill. Thanks for your message. I'm sorry I can't meet you at ______
because ______________________________. I suggest we meet instead at
___________________________ at ______________________________."

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More Women Traveling

a. Which of the hotel facilities below are important to a businessperson?

fast laundry service meeting rooms

24-hour room service Internet access
comfortable beds a swimming pool
computers in the rooms a business center

b. Read the article below about hotels for business people. Underline the facilities from
activity a. that the article mentions.

Hotels for Business People

More and more people are traveling on business, and hotels everywhere are

offering business people more services. Many hotels now offer Internet access

in bedrooms and some even provide computers! Most hotels have business

centers where you can make photocopies and send faxes. Business people also

want to stay in hotels with meeting rooms and conference halls. Business people

are often in a hurry, so they want a good, fast laundry service and 24-hour room

service. They don’t have time to eat in restaurants.

Most important – they want to stay somewhere comfortable. After all, they are

working hard. They aren’t on vacation!

c. Compare your answers with a partner’s.

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d. Look at these two hotel ads. Which hotel is more suitable for someone on a
business trip?

l
The Plaza Hote The Sea View Inn
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The Plaza Hote
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town, near all th
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as a business ce big swimming pool and a great
restaurants. It h
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facilities. We hav restaurant. We have a fast laundry
and conference
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In
Room Prices:
Room Prices:
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Single - $70 a n
a night Double rooms - $95 a night
Double - $100
price). (Breakfast is included in the price).
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(Breakfast is no
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For reservation
516-132-1647
234-165-4564

e. Mark the correct information about the hotels from activity d.

The Plaza The Sea

Hotel View Inn

1. Which hotel is in the city?

2. Which hotel is better for a relaxing vacation?

3. Which hotel doesn’t include breakfast in its price?

4. Which hotel is cheaper?

5. Which hotel is near the beach?

f. Which hotel would you like to visit? Compare your answer with a partner.

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Coffee, Please
a. Betty is on a business trip. She is ordering food in a restaurant. Complete the dialogue
with the sentences below.

Yes, a cup of coffee, please.

Yes, a hamburger and French fries, please.
No thanks. I don’t like salad.
Thank you.
Fine, thanks. How’re you doing?

Waiter: Hello, how are you today?

Betty: (1) ______________________________________________________
Waiter: OK. Here’s a menu.
Betty: (2) ______________________________________________________
Waiter: Would you like a salad?
Betty: (3) ______________________________________________________
Waiter: Would you like a hamburger?
Betty: (4) ______________________________________________________
Waiter: Would you like something to drink first?
Betty: (5) ______________________________________________________

b. With a partner, practice a dialogue between a customer and a waiter in a restaurant.

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Present Progressive: Yes/No Questions / Short

Answers
a. Harold Stone is on a business trip. He calls his wife to tell her what he is doing. Complete
their dialogue, using the Present Progressive.

Mr. Stone: Hello, dear. How are you?

Mrs. Stone: Fine thanks. Are you very busy? (1) _______________(you/work) hard?

Mr. Stone: Yes, we’re working very hard. But we’re also enjoying ourselves. Right

now I’m relaxing in the swimming pool.

Mrs. Stone: That’s nice. (2) _______________ (your boss/swim), too?

Mr. Stone: No. He’s in a very important meeting. What about you?

(3) _______________ (you/have) fun?

Mrs. Stone: Yes, I am. I’m watching television with the kids.

Mr. Stone: (4) _______________ (you/watch) the news?

Mrs. Stone: No, we’re watching a movie. It’s very exciting.

(5) _______________ (you/come) home tomorrow?

Mr. Stone: Yes, I’ll call when I get to the airport. Enjoy the movie!

b. Answer the questions below according to the dialogue above. Circle the correct answer.

1. Is Mr. Stone enjoying his trip? Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.

2. Are Mr. Stone and his boss working hard? Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
3. Is Mr. Stone swimming? Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.
4. Are Mr. Stone’s children watching television? Yes, they are. / No, they aren’t.
5. Is Mrs. Stone watching the news? Yes, she is. / No, she isn’t.
6. Is Mr. Stone coming home tomorrow? Yes, he is. / No, he isn’t.

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Unit 5
Going Out

In the Library
a. Do you remember Amy, Katie, and Mark from the video? The next day, Mark and Amy
go to a restaurant together and they see Katie. Complete their dialogue with the words
below.

talking • looking • listening • sitting • drinking

Mark: Katie’s (1) _______________ over there, isn’t she?

Amy: Who are you (2) _______________ about?

Mark: Katie! The girl from our class. What is she doing? Is she (3) ____________ at us?

Amy: No, she’s not. She’s (4) _______________ coffee and (5) ________________
to music.

Mark: Ask her if the coffee is good.

Amy: No, you ask her!

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b. Mark the sentences below true or false according to the dialogue from activity a.

True False

1. Mark likes Katie.

2. Katie and Mark are sitting together in a restaurant.

3. Amy and Katie are talking about Mark.

4. Mark is looking at Katie.

5. Katie is drinking coffee.

6. Mark and Katie are in the same class.

c. Look at the picture. What is Mark thinking? What is Amy thinking?

Write a sentence for each.

d. Practice the dialogue from activity a. with a partner. Then practice a dialogue between
Mark and Katie, from activity c.

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Richard's Romance
a. Did you understand the story “Richard’s Romance”? Mark which quotes belong to
Penny and which belong to Richard.

Richard Penny
1. “Hi. I’m Penny.”
2. “Meet me at Le Café Restaurant.”
3. “What is she thinking?”
4. “What a salad!”

b. Correct these sentences about Penny and Richard. Check your answers with a
partner.

1. Richard is a teacher.
_________________________________________________________________
2. Richard and Penny are studying English.
_________________________________________________________________
3. Penny is sitting next to the teacher.
_________________________________________________________________
4. Richard is listening to the teacher.
_________________________________________________________________
5. Penny is writing a note to Richard.
_________________________________________________________________
6. Richard and Penny go to the airport after class.
_________________________________________________________________
7. Richard and Penny are eating pasta.
_________________________________________________________________
8. Penny is thinking about her Spanish teacher.
_________________________________________________________________

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c. Read and find out what happened next in the story “Richard's Romance”.

Richard’s Romance – Part 2

Penny is smiling. “What is she thinking?” Richard asks himself.
Penny is thinking, “What a great salad! This is a great chicken salad!”
What are you thinking about, Penny?” asks Richard.
”I am thinking that this is a good salad!” says Penny.
Oh really!” says Richard. “Then you aren’t thinking of me!”
Well, yes… This is a good salad, because I’m eating it with you,” says Penny.

d. Circle the correct answers to the questions about Penny and Richard.

1. Penny likes... 3. Richard and Penny are sitting...

a. music. a. in class.
b. tuna salad. b. in a restaurant.
c. Richard. c. at home.
2. Richard asks Penny... 4. Penny is eating...
a. what she is eating. a. a chicken salad.
b. what she is doing. b. a hamburger.
c. what she is thinking. c. a pizza.

e. The next day in class, Richard is writing a note to Penny. Read the note and help Penny
answer it.

Dear Richard,
_____________________________
Dear Penny, u meet
m y g ir lf ri e nd? Can yo _____________________________
nt to be
Do you wa on Spring
M e xi c a n Restaurant _____________________________
t the
me today a
0 p.m.? _____________________________
Street at 1:3
Love, Love,
Richard Penny

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Let's Go
a. Here are two dialogues of people making suggestions. Number the sentences in the
correct order.

Dialogue A Dialogue B
a. Let’s walk. a. That’s a good idea!
b. Why? b. The weather is bad.
c. Let’s go. Are you ready? c. I don’t know.
d. The weather is beautiful. d. So let’s take a taxi.
e. Yes. Are we walking or taking e. Are we walking or driving?
the bus?
f. OK. Let’s go.

b. Complete the sentences below with the suggestions from the box.

Let’s take a taxi • Let’s walk to the park

Let’s meet at the coffee shop • Let’s go to the university

1. _______________________________________ for a cup of coffee after class.

2. _______________________________________. It’s a lovely day.

3. _______________________________________ to the restaurant. It’s raining

and I don’t want to get wet.

4. _______________________________________. The Spanish class starts at

10:00 a.m. and I don’t want to be late.

c. With a partner, suggest things to do together on the weekend. Use the sentences
from activities a. and b. to help you.

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Basic 1 Unit 5

Present Progressive: Wh Questions

a. Penny and Richard are in class together. What are they doing? Look at the picture
below and answer the questions.

1. Who is Penny sitting next to?

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2. Where are the students sitting?

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3. What is the teacher doing?

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4. What is the girl in the front eating?

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5. What are the boys at the back reading?

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6. Why is Richard smiling at Penny?

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