I N T E R M E D I AT E 3

S T U D E N T
WORKBOOK

English Discoveries

Intermediate 3
Student Workbook

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Dear Student,

Welcome to the English Discoveries Student Workbook Intermediate 3.

This workbook is especially for you! It will help you use, practice and progress in English.

Each unit of the workbook corresponds directly to a unit in the English Discoveries Intermediate 3
course. You should use this workbook together with the course. For example, after you do the
listening component from the course, we recommend you do the listening section in the workbook.
Your workbook also contains copies of the Explore texts from the English Discoveries course, so
you can refer to its content when you are away from the computer.

Each unit in the workbook has four sections: Listening, Reading, Speaking and Grammar.
The Listening section will help you practice your listening skills. A variety of genre, such as voice
mail messages, radio programs and TV video clips are included.
The Reading section will reinforce your understanding of different kinds of reading texts such as
postcards, ads, stories and newspaper articles.
The Speaking section will give you the opportunity to practice different speaking functions such
as ordering a meal in a restaurant, asking for directions, making suggestions, etc.
The Grammar section will help you practice the main points of the online unit within the context
of the unit theme. This way you will learn to use grammar structures in real-life situations.

Special emphasis has been given throughout the workbook to speaking and writing activities and you
will see that you have a lot of opportunity to express yourself in both spoken and written English.

We hope you enjoy using this program and wish you lots of luck!
The English Discoveries Team

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CONTENTS

UNIT 1

Couples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
UNIT 2

Sports and Fitness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15

UNIT 3

Problems at Work . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23

UNIT 4

A Helping Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31

UNIT 5

Health and Happiness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39

UNIT 6

Going Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .47

UNIT 7

Restaurant Reviews . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55

UNIT 8

Meeting People . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .65

APPENDIX

Explore Texts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .73

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C O U P L E S
ENGAGEMENT
a. Do you remember the video with Emily and Skipper in the Listening section? Order the
sentences according to the sequence of events. Use the Explore text on page 74 to help you.

a. He told her that he had bought her an engagement ring.

b. Skipper and Emily went to a restaurant.

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5 c. He asked her to marry him.

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d. She told him she would have to start looking for a new place to live.

e. Emily noticed that Skipper was very nervous.

1 f. Emily told Skipper about her decision to move out of the mansion.
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g. Skipper told Emily that he loves her.

h. Emily agreed and told Skipper that he was crazy.

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b. Use the words below to complete the sentences. In class, check your answers and then roleplay the dialogue with a partner.
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crazy have move out nervous about start looking

think about thought about used to
1. I should

move out

of the mansion.

think about

2. What does your family

3. Theyre just going to have to get

thought about
4. Have you
5. No, Ill have to

it?

used to

it.
where you want to live?

start looking

6. What are you so

nervous about

7. I got this for you. Will you

8. Its beautiful. Youre

soon.

have
crazy

?
me?
.

c. Read the dialogue between Julie and her boyfriend, Tom and answer the questions below.
Julie:
Tom:
Julie:
Tom:

You wont believe who I saw in the restaurant today! And my very first day on the job.
Somebody famous? A Hollywood star?
No silly! I saw a young man and a lovely girl. He gave her an engagement ring.
Werent you worried that they might notice you?

Julie: Its you who should be worried.

Tom: Me? What should I be worried about?
Julie: Well, the woman the man proposed to is your sister. Im sure you didnt have any idea that
shes going to get married.
Tom: Well actually, Julie you are quite wrong about that. Emily called me and told me that she
recognized you at the restaurant. She thought it would be a great idea if she and I both got
engaged to the people we love on the same day. So what do you think? I also have an
engagement ring for you.
Julie: I think Im going to get heart palpitations! I never knew you were so romantic!
Tom: So I guess that means Yes!
Circle the correct choices and be ready to explain your choice in class.
1. Julie has worked at the restaurant for a long time / for a short time.
2. Julie got heart palpitations because she thought Emily would recognize her / Tom surprised her.
3. Tom knew what happened in the restaurant because he was there / his sister told him.
4. Tom knew / had no idea that Emily was getting married.
5. Julie agreed / didnt agree to marry Tom.
d. Be prepared to tell Julie and Toms story in class.

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A NEW ACQUAINTANCE
a. Do you remember the text from the Reading section? Judy called Meg to tell her about the
new man in her life. Who said the following statements, Meg or Judy? Mark the correct
speaker. Use the Explore text on pages 74, 75 to help you.
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Meg

Judy

1. Ive just met the man I want to

spend the rest of my life with.
2. Where did you meet him?
3. He was so affectionate.
4. Be careful.
5. I can trust him.
6. Everyone makes mistakes.
7. You always think youve met the man of your
dreams whenever you meet someone new.
b. What can we learn about Judy from the story? Mark true or false.
True

False

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1. Judy is a very moody person.

2. Judy is a shy person.
3. Judy makes friends quickly.
4. Judy is often disappointed when she gets
to know the new men in her life.
5. Judy thinks that it is easy to get to know a man.
6. Judy thinks that she doesnt make mistakes.

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c. After her conversation with Meg, Judy decided she needed some advice from a professional.
She wrote to Dear Celia, a popular advice column in the newspaper. Complete the letter
Judy wrote to Dear Celia by choosing the best word.
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Dear Celia,

Yesterday, I met a man I want to (1) spend / marry / make the rest of my life with. Hes so

(2) careless / easygoing / foolish and he has a great sense of (3) fun / food / humor. He kissed

me on the (4) cheek / lips / hand and was so (5) unfriendly / affectionate / funny.

The problem is I always get so (6) worried / angry / upset when things dont turn out well.

Do you think I can (7) trust / dislike / promise him? Do you think Im making another

(8) acquaintance / mistake / chance? My friend tells me that I am always wrong about the
men in my life. What should I do?
Unlucky Judy

d. What advice could Celia give Judy? Read some possible advice. Do you agree or disagree with
the advice?
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1. You should trust your instincts. Maybe this time you have found the right person. Agree / Disagree
2. I think it would be a good idea to check your new friends background. Find out more about
him before you get too involved. Agree / Disagree
3. In my opinion its always better to take a chance. Dont listen to your friend. Agree / Disagree
4. Take a break from meeting men. Stop going to restaurants and dont talk to strangers, no matter
how nice they seem. Agree / Disagree
e. Write Celias answer to Judy.
Judy, you should trust your instincts and check your new friends background. in my
opinion its always better to take a chance, take a break from meeting men
f. Read the last sentence of A New Acquaintance in the Explore text on page 75.
What do you think will probably happen next? Will Meg meet the man of her dreams?
Will Judy continue seeing her new acquaintance? Write a continuation of the story.

Judy probably had more carefull with her new friend, Meg maybe met her man of the dreams
Yes, she will continue seeing her new friend and he will be her husband in the future
and they will be happy forever

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DIVORCED
a. In the dialogue Divorced in the Speaking section two friends share feelings. One friend tells
about a decision. The other friend expresses regret and her opinion about the decision. Use
the Explore text on page 76 to help you to find phrases that:
tell about a decision

i believe that is the better decisio, because they are not love them

express regret about a decision

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really, oh i am sorry and i hope you thought about your decision.

b. Read the following sentences in which people tell about a decision or express regret about
the decision. Mark the correct column.
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Telling
about
a decision

Expressing Expressing
regret
an opinion

1. I really feel you may be making a terrible mistake.

2. Youre being foolish. Hes not the man for you.
3. I dont think youre doing the right thing.
4. Jenny and I are getting married. Weve set a date.
5. Im so sorry to hear that.
6. Im going to run away from home. The situation is terrible.
7. Thats a pity.
8. Thats not a very wise decision.
9. Weve both decided it would be best if we get divorced.

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c. Write two dialogues using some of the sentences from the list below. In dialogue 1, Tonys
sister Alison advises him not to get divorced. In dialogue 2, Tonys friend Sam encourages
Tonys decision.
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Dialogue 1
Alison: Hi, Tony, Im so sorry to hear about the divorce.
Tony: We dont ove each other anymore
Alison:

But maybe you decided too quickly

Tony:

It was a joint decision

Dialogue 2
Sam: Hi, Tony, Keep smiling. You made the right decision.
Tony: We decided divorce was the right thing for all the family
Sam:
Tony:

Yes, but its obviously the best decision

Yes, i thing so too

It was a joint decision.

We dont love each other anymore.
Dont be sorry, its what we both want.
But maybe you decided too quickly.
Thank you. But it wasnt easy.
Yes, but its obviously the best thing.
Perhaps you should think about the kids.
We decided divorce was the right thing for all the family.
Now you can be a free man with no cares!
I think you should come out with the guys tonight!
Yes, I think so too.

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PAST FORM OF MODALS

a. Mark the most appropriate solution to each situation. Then share and explain your choices.
1. You spilled some coffee over your date and decided to ignore it.

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You could have laughed.

You could have helped wipe up the coffee.
You could have apologized.

2. An acquaintance told you she was getting married and you said, Poor you!
You could have hugged and kissed her.
You could have given her advice about marriage.
You could have congratulated her.

3. Your friend told you she was making a huge wedding and you said, Why?
You should have been enthusiastic.
You could have told her it was a waste of money.
You could have asked if you were invited.

4. You didnt get an invitation to a close relatives wedding, so you didnt go.
You could have called your relative and told her you didnt get an invitation.
You could have called another relative to try and find out why you didnt get an
invitation.
You should have called your relative and expressed your anger and disappointment.

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b. Match a sentence from column A with a response from column B so that the sentences have
a logical meaning.
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1. You should have asked her out.

a. You should have realized they werent

together at the party.

2. How could I have known she was married?

b. I couldnt have. She already has a boyfriend

3. How could I have known they were getting

divorced?

c. You should have noticed she was wearing a

wedding ring.

4. You should have told me you wanted some

flowers.

d. I couldnt have known he was married.

5. You shouldnt have trusted him.

e. You could have surprised me.

1. b www2. d www3.

e www4. c www5. a

c. Complete these sentences using should have or could have.

1. Yesterday, I shouted at my girlfriend. I

i could have to went to cinema

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2. This morning I woke up in a bad mood and didnt say good morning to my husband before he
left for work. I

should have took a much water

3. Last weekend I spent all my time cleaning. I could have watched Tv in the affternoon
4. Last night my boyfriend and I spent the whole evening watching a boring soap opera on
should have done the love
television. We
5. I stopped talking to my husband because he gave me his car without any gas in the tank.
should have told that put gasoline
I
6. I yelled at my daughter when she said she wanted a fancy wedding. I

could have

adviced that its a better decision

d. Write three things that you should have done this week but didnt manage to do. Tell your
partner what they are. Your partner will tell you how you could have managed to do them.

1.

i should have done much exercise to have good healthy

2.

I should have played soccer in any team of my college

3.

I should have studied in the EPN

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INTERMEDIATE

SPORTS AND FITNESS

SPORTS
a. Do you remember the radio interview from the Listening section? Answer the following
questions about the interview. Use the Explore text on page 77 to help you.
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1. What is the name of the radio show? School Sports

Tina Laurence
2. Who was the guest on the show?
3. Why was she invited to the show?

because she was the coach of North start

4. Was the guest optimistic or pessimistic about the future?

Optimistic
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b. Match the hosts questions to Tinas answers. Use the Explore text on page 77 to help you.
1. You were expected to win every event at
yesterdays competition. What happened?

a. I sure hope so.

2. How did the girls take not making it to the

finals?

b. It was a terrible blow to the team spirit.

3. Can we expect to see you in the finals next

year?

c. We should have done much better, but the

team had come down with the flu. They
werent in any condition to compete.

1.

2.

3. a

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c. What do you remember about Tina Laurence and the team? Mark the sentences true (4) or
false (8). Write the sentence from the Explore text on page 77 that gives you the answer.
1. Tina Laurence is the coach of a girls basketball team. 4
Tina Lawrance is the North Star coach

2. She had been an Olympic gold medal champion. 4

/8

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/8

no, She never have won the gold medal champion

3. Her team did not make it to the finals. 4

yes, becuase they are sick

/8

4. The girls on the team did not compete because they were ill. 4
Yes, the team had come down with the flu

/8

5. All the members of the team could not handle the disappointment. 4
Yes, becuase was a terrible blow to the team's spirit
6. The girls will regain their confidence by weightlifting. 4
Yes, the team have to work much harder in that

/8

/8

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d. Tina Laurence spoke to the team after the competition. Complete her speech with the words
below. Use the Explore text on page 77 to help you.
blow build up concentrate exhausted expected finals handle strength
We were (1)

expected

to win every event in the competition, but Im afraid we didnt. I

know some of you had the flu and were (2) exhausted
(3) concentrate

on getting back into shape. I know its been a bad (4)

teams spirit, but Im confident that you can all (5)

(6)

build up

. However, now we have to

your physical (7)

handle

strength

blow

to our

the upset. Now were going to

. With lots of practice youll soon be in

winning shape. Im sure were going to get to the (8)

finals

next year!

e. Match the words from column A with the words from column B to form an expression.
A

2. in no condition

3 a. shape
6 b. the finals

3. get back into

1. come down with

c. the flu

4. make it to

6 d. their strength

5. handle

2 e. to compete

6. build up

7. regain

4 g. hard

8. take it

f. an upset

h. confidence

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f. The School Sports host also asked Coach Laurence about her past. Read the answers
Coach Laurence gave and write the hosts questions.

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1. Host: Did you had a tragic accident several

Tina Laurence: It happened five years ago during a competition.

2. Host: And, what hapenned?

Tina Laurence: I fell off the bar and injured my back badly.
3. Host: What did you fell

Tina Laurence: It was a terrible blow. I was very upset.

but you never give up
4. Host:

Tina Laurence: I was able to overcome it by starting to work.

Would you like your work this moment
5. Host:

Tina Laurence: It gives me such a good feeling to know I am working with young gymnasts
Tina Laurence: and helping them win competitions.
g. Role-play the dialogue with a partner in class.
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HEALTH AND FITNESS TODAY

a. Do you remember the text from the Reading section? Answer the following questions. Use the
Explore text on page 78 to help you.
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1. What does the health club manager advise as the two main ways to prevent health problems?
eat nutritious meals and to exercise daily.
2. Give an example of how health clubs are flexible. Opening all day
3. What do most health clubs offer? Large and well-equipped gymnastics facility with weightlifting equipment

4. What does heart specialist Marvin Kane recommend? checking with a doctor before beginning any fitness prog
5. What is the doctors advice on how to choose a health and fitness program?
that have been designed to match their physical abilities and needs, and follow them at their own pace
b. Look at the information in the Explore text on page 78 and fill in the poster advertising the
health club.
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EXERCISE IS LIFE (club slogan)

At the

EMY GIM

we say,
We offer:

(name of club),

HEALTH IS LIFE

ADVISES OF NUTRITION

TARGETED EXERCISES
GOOD ATHMOSPHERE

joining, CALL US
If you are interested in
0999904940
(make a suggestion)

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c. Read the conversation between Kevin, a new member of the health club and Jack, a veteran
member. Complete the dialogue with the words and expressions below. Use the Explore text
on page 78 to help you.

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developed my muscles flexible hours give up lunch

harmful nutritious meals variety of activities your own pace
Kevin: Hi, Im Kevin. This is my first time at the club. How long have you been training here?
Jack: Hi, Kevin. My names Jack. Ive been a member here for about three years. I love using the
the weightlifting equipment. As you can see I really have (1)
Kevin: Isnt too much exercise (2) in only one day
Jack: Not if you go at (3) your own pace

variety of activities

Kevin: Weight-lifting isnt all Im interested in. Im really looking for a (4) developed my muscles
Jack: Well, theres a swimming pool here and if you are ready to (5) eat nutritious meals

come play tennis with me during my lunch break.

Kevin: I have a really busy schedule. How can I find time for everything?
Jack: No problem. This club has (6) flexible hours
. You can come and work
out before you go to work.
Kevin: Well actually, Im starving. Perhaps Ill get a sandwich from the cafeteria.
give up lunch harmful
Jack: I better warn you. They only serve (7)

here. Its hard

work staying fit!

d. Fill in the chart with advice on things you should or shouldnt do in order to stay fit. Use the
Explore text on page 78 to help you. Share your advice with the class.
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Things you should do

Things you shouldnt do

You should
eat nutritional food

You shouldnt
eat fast food everyday

do exercise

run so far

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TEN MILES
a. Do you remember the dialogue Ten Miles in the Speaking section? Use the Explore text on
page 78 to help you to write phrases that:
reprimand / tell off You shouldn't lift weights without a partner nearby. It's dangerous.
b. Here are some sentences about health and fitness.
Decide what each person is expressing. Mark the correct column.
Giving advice

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Reprimanding

1. You should eat more fruit and vegetables.

2. You shouldnt have overexercised. Youre exhausted.
3. You should check with your doctor before you join the
fitness program.
4. You shouldnt have swum straight after a heavy meal. You
could have got a cramp.
5. You should exercise daily or else youll develop health
problems.
6. Stop eating all that junk food. You should eat nutritious
meals if you want to stay in shape.
7. You shouldnt have stayed so long at the gym. You missed
an important meeting.
c. Write a dialogue in which you ask for advice about choosing a fitness program and a doctor
gives you advice. Use the words and phrases from b. to help you.

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You: Excuse me, doctor. Do you think you could give me some advice on choosing a fitness
program?
Your doctor: You should exercise daily with a instructor
Could give me advices about de food?
You:

You should eat more fruits and vegetable

Your doctor:
The gym is the solution for my health?
You:
Your doctor:

Yes, but you should not have stayed so long at the gym

d. Role-play the dialogue with a partner.

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PAST CONDITIONALS
a. Look at the three pictures below. Match the quote to the situation.
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a.

If I had eaten more

carefully, I wouldnt have
gained so much weight.

b. If we hadnt caught the flu, we

would have reached the finals.

c.

If I had spent more time in the

gym, I would have won the race.

b. Look at the fourth picture. Write your own speech bubble using the Past Conditional.
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If I had done more exercise, I would have been happy

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c. Heart specialist, Martin Kane, gives some of his patients some advice. Match the two parts of
each sentence in A and B to form a new sentence with the doctors advice.
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1. If you had watched what you ate,

a. if you had stopped eating such fatty foods.

2. If you had been more careful lifting weights,

b. if you had followed my advice.

3. You would have succeeded with your diet

c. you wouldnt have had to go on a strict diet.

4. If you had chosen a program to match your

needs,

d. your injury could have been avoided.

5. You wouldnt have had so many problems now e. you wouldnt have dropped them on your feet.

1.

2.

3.

4.

e 5.

d. Read what happened to these people. Complete the sentences using the Past Conditional.
1. Jim didnt have enough money to join a health club. He didnt become fit.
have won
If he
enough money to join a heath club,
had
been
become
he
fit.

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2. The health club closed early last night. Susan didnt exercise.
If the health club have not closed
early last night, Susan
had done exercise
3. Tom didnt take his tennis racket to work. He couldnt play tennis during his lunch break.
had
If Tom have taken
his tennis racket to work, he
played
tennis during his lunch break.
4. Dr. Kane did not give his patients enough information about exercising. His patients injured
themselves.
If Dr. Kane
they

have given
had injured

his patients enough information about exercising,

themselves.

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