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Unit 8

Waiting for the Bus/Train

STUDENT A
Role-Play 1
You want to go by bus to the new shopping center. You arent sure if this is the right bus
stop. Student B is also waiting at the bus stop. Ask him/her the following questions:

Is this the right bus stop for the shopping center?

Where is the bus stop for the shopping center?
How much is the fare from here to the shopping center?
Role-Play 2
You are waiting at a train station. Student B is going to ask you some questions. Use the
information below to help him/her.

This isnt the right platform for the city center.

The platform for the city center is on the opposite side of the station.
The train fare for the city center is 80p.

STUDENT B
Role-Play 1
You are waiting at the bus stop. Student A is going to ask you some questions. Use the
information below to help him/her.

This isnt the right bus stop for the shopping center.
The bus stop for the shopping center is on the other side of the road.
The fare to the shopping center is 50p.
Role-Play 2
You are waiting for a train to the city center. You arent sure if you are standing on the right
platform. Student B is also waiting on the platform. Ask him//her the following questions:

Is this the right platform for the train to the city center?
Where is the platform for the city center?
How much is the train fare from here to the city center?

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Unit 8

Whats Your Schedule?

Answer the following questions about your schedule. Then compare your answers with your
partners.

Me
1. When do you get up in the morning?

2. When do you start work/school?

3. Are you usually on time for work/school?

4. When do you have lunch?

5. When do you finish work/school?

6. When do you have your evening meal?

7. When do you like to go out in the evening?

8. When do you go to bed at night?

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My Partner

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Unit 8

Saying Good-bye

a. Match the pictures to the sentences.

1.

2.

3.

____ Good-bye, my darling, Im going to miss you. Have a good trip.

4.

____ Good-bye. Be a good boy. Listen to your teacher.

____ Good-bye, Mr. Smith. Im very pleased with your product.
____ Good-bye, Susan. Thank you for coming to the meeting.
____ Good-bye, Jessica, have a good business trip.

b. Complete the dialogues below with sentences from above.

a.
Thank you, my darling. Lets talk on the telephone every night.
b.
Good-bye, Mr. Noriko. My boss will be very happy.
c.
Good-bye, Mom.
d.
It is my pleasure. I enjoyed meeting you today.
e.
Thank you Mr. Simon. Wish me luck in Japan.

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Unit 8

What Are They Saying?

STUDENT A
Match the phrases below to the right picture. What do you think the other person in each
picture is going to say?

Here, you can use my pencil.

Would you like my jacket?
Is that your dog?
I left my lunch at home.
Can I have your pen, please?

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What Are They Saying?

STUDENT B
Match the phrases below to the right picture. What do you think the other person in each
picture is going to say?

Your friend is here to see you.

His bag is on the table.
My computer is broken.
This is my project.
My purse is blue and her purse is black.

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Unit 8

Reflection

Name of Student:

What do you think about your English course? Answer the questions below and add your own
comments.

1. After this course my English is

- a lot better
- better
- the same as before the course
2. The computer lessons were
- too hard
- too easy
- just right
3. I need more practice in
- Listening
- Reading
- Speaking
- Writing
- Grammar
4. The lessons with the teacher were
- very interesting
- interesting some of the time
- not very interesting
5. The unit I enjoyed most was
6. The workbook activities were
- very useful
- sometimes useful
- not very useful
7. Comments or suggestions about the course:

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