WORLD

ENGLISH
TODAY
A COMMUNICATION COURSE FOR
ENGLISH L2 STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL EDITION

STUDENT'S BOOK

ROGER J. DAVIES

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WORLD ENGLISH TODAY

A COMMUNICATION COURSE FOR

ENGLISH L2 STUDENTS
INTERNATIONAL EDITION

STUDENT'S BOOK

ROGER J. DAVIES

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 World English Today:
A Communication Course for English L2 Students (International Edition)
Student's Book and Teacher's Manual

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

COMMUNICATION COURSE A 1

Unit A-1 Exchanging Personal Information 2

Unit A-2 Social English 3
Unit A-3 Tell Me About…[+3] 7
Unit A-4 A+ Answers 8
Unit A-5 Likes & Dislikes 9
Unit A-6 Frequency Language 10
Unit A-7 Location & Direction 12
Unit A-8 Opinions / Agreeing & Disagreeing 14
Unit A-9 Invitations 15
Unit A-10 Advice & Suggestions 17
Unit A-11 Elvis Presley 19

KEY LANGUAGE CHARTS 21

Greetings / Pre-Closings / Closings 22

Introductions: Self / Others 23
Repetition / Clarification / Verification 24
Requesting / Offering 25
Suggesting 26
Advice 27
Opinions / Agreeing & Disagreeing 28
Interrupting / Correcting 29
Inviting 30
Expressing Thanks 31
Apologizing 32
Useful Language 33

COMMUNICATION COURSE B 35

Unit B-1 Past, Present, & Future 36

Unit B-2 Explanation Strategies 39
Unit B-3 Sports 47
Unit B-4 Leisure & Entertainment 50
Unit B-5 Music / Movies 52
Unit B-6 Housing / Hometown 54
Unit B-7 Employment 56
Unit B-8 Education 60
Unit B-9 Dreams & Possibilities 61
Unit B-10 Talking About Your Country 63
Unit B-11 John Lennon 64

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To The Student

World English Today (International Edition) has been designed for English L2 students at the
intermediate level and above. The primary goal of instruction is to teach communicative
competence; that is, to enable students to communicate effectively and naturally in English,
according to the situation, purpose, and roles of the participants through the use of a variety
of stimulating, challenging, and enjoyable activities. These activities are based on teaching
materials that have been created to meet the communicative needs of English second
language students and to fit the constraints of the typical 90-minute lessons that are found in
many programs throughout the world.

There are three main goals to the instruction provided in World English Today. Firstly, although
many students have an extensive passive knowledge of English, they often have considerable
difficulty applying what they know to actual communicative settings. A primary objective of
these teaching materials is thus to activate this passive knowledge by creating a
framework for participation and learning in which students have a great many opportunities to
communicate with each other and with their teacher in "real-life" situations in English.
Secondly, the instruction offered in World English Today emphasizes the importance of social
skills in English, which will enable students to communicate effectively and naturally with
others. Thirdly, this book is designed to create a communicative foundation that will permit
students to pursue their studies in English at more advanced levels of instruction in the future.

Communication Course A
Communication Course A is based on important functions and notions in English, such as
expressing likes and dislikes, agreeing and disagreeing, asking for advice, and so forth.
Introductory lessons provide the foundation for all future instruction, focusing on social
English skills which involve the exchange of personal information, as well as important
factors in communication such as eye contact, the use of names, attitudes toward silence,
listener expressions, and so forth. Conversation control strategies such as asking for
repetition, clarification, and verification are introduced and emphasized throughout the book.

Communication Course B
Communication Course B is designed to build on the communicative skills that students
develop in Communication Course A. It has a similar organizational structure, as well as many
of the same objectives and coursework requirements for participants. Instead of focusing on
functions and notions, however, lessons are based on topics and situations that students will
encounter in real-life communication in English, including areas of interest such as education,
work, housing, nightlife, and so forth. In addition, there is an emphasis on communicative
strategies that will enhance students' vocabulary development in the target language during
their discussions of the topics and situations presented in this course.

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Key Language Charts
The Key Language Charts, which can be found between the two Communication Courses, have
been included primarily for reference purposes and contain examples of expressions that
students will need to function effectively in English. The charts both review expressions
provided in lesson material and introduce a variety of new expressions.

World English Today is based on an approach to language instruction called Communicative

Language Teaching. CLT is an approach, not a method. It has no single text or authority and
there is no single linguistic model on which it is based. There are many different versions of
communicative approaches, but they are all based on the view that the functions of language
(i.e., what it is used for) should be emphasized rather than the forms of the language (i.e., the
grammatical structures).

World English Today also stresses task-based learning, which places "the task" at the center of
the methodological focus of all lessons. The learning process itself is viewed as a set of
communicative interactions that are directly linked to the curricular objectives they serve. The
goal of task-based instruction is to provide for the authentic use of language for meaningful
communicative purposes beyond the language classroom.

Typically, communicative, interactive, task-based language learning also emphasizes certain

specific instructional techniques which involve group or pair work and make use of information-
sharing activities, problem-solving tasks, and opinion exchanges. Information sharing activities
include a wide variety of techniques in which the objective is to convey or request information.
The two focal characteristics of information-sharing techniques are (1) their primary attention
to information and not to language forms, and (2) the necessity of communicative interaction
in order to achieve objectives.

World English Today thus offers students a language learning experience that is, above all,
communicative in approach. Moreover, the contents of this book are very much in accordance
with current approaches to English L2 education, which stress the need to prepare young
people to cope with life in an internationalized world, as well as the need to develop their
communicative competence along both linguistic and cultural dimensions.

Roger J. Davies, PhD, MBA

Tokyo, Japan

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 ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

The lessons in this book were created by the author in teaching a wide variety of
communicative English classes in academic and business programs throughout the world. Most
of this material is original, but some activities have also been adapted from other sources,
which are listed below. Detailed information is provided in the reference list that follows.

PRE-COURSE QUESTIONNAIRE
Adapted from Viney (1985, Unit 1).
EXCHANGING PERSONAL INFORMATION
See Davies (1995, pp. 275-286).
The personal information chart originated in a long-forgotten source used by the author
many years ago. It has subsequently been modified numerous times and adapted to meet
the needs of Japanese EL2 students.
SOCIAL ENGLISH
See Davies (1995, pp. 275-286).
TELL ME ABOUT…[+3]
This conversation board game originated with Thomas Hardy and was subsequently
simplified and modified to include practice with information questions. The original source
is unknown.
A+ ANSWERS
Adapted from a conversation board game of the same name by Helgesen et al. (1992, pp.
122-123).
LIKES AND DISLIKES
Adapted from Watcyn-Jones (1978, p. 11) and Richards & Bycina (1984, p. 59).
FREQUENCY LANGUAGE / PAST, PRESENT, AND FUTURE
Adapted from contributions by Jim King.
LOCATION AND DIRECTION (RUSTY, RUTHIE, AND LUCY)
Adapted from a lesson by Knowles and Sasaki (1980)—[out of print].
OPINIONS / AGREEING AND DISAGREEING
Adapted from Watcyn-Jones (1978, p. 48).
ELVIS PRESLEY / JOHN LENNON
See Davies (1996, pp. 141-155); see also Watcyn-Jones (1978, p. 39) and Hartley &
Viney (1985, Unit 33).
EXPLANATION STRATEGIES
Adapted from lessons developed at the Language Institute of Japan (1987-1989); see
Watts (1989, pp. 107-111).
EXPLANATION CROSSWORDS
Adapted from Watcyn-Jones (1978, p. 31), among others.
LEISURE AND ENTERTAINMENT
Adapted from Jones & Kimbrough (1987, p. 36).
MY TOP TEN
Adapted from Jones & Kimbrough (1987, p. 32).
HOUSING / HOMETOWN
Adapted from Richards (1991, p. 105), among others.
PROOFING AND TEACHING INSTRUCTIONS
Many thanks to Richard Blight for his proofreading and for developing instructions for
some of the units.

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 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Davies, R. (1995). Introductory lessons: Setting the stage for communicative language
teaching in Japanese college English classes. JALT Journal, 17(2), 275-286.
Davies, R. (1996). Exploiting biographical data in the teaching of information questions:
Theory and practice in the design of teacher-developed materials for communicative
grammatical instruction. Ehime University Memoirs, 29(2), 141-155.
Hartley, B., & Viney, P. (1985). American streamline: Destinations (Student’s Edition). Oxford:
Oxford University Press.
Helgesen, M., Brown, S., & Mandeville, T. (1992). New English firsthand plus. Hong Kong:
Longman.
Jones, L., & Kimbrough, V. (1987). Great ideas. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Knowles, L., & Sasaki, R. (1980). Story squares. New York: Regents.
McClure, K. (1987). Developing basic conversational management skills. Cross Currents,
14(1), 37-54.
Richards, J. (1991). Interchange: 2 (Student’s Book). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Richards, J., & Bycina, D. (1984). Person to person (Book 1). Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Viney, R. (1985). Streamline English: Directions. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Watcyn-Jones, P. (1977). Pair work: Student A & B. London: Penguin.
Watcyn-Jones, P. (1978). Pair work one (Student A & B). London: Penguin.
Watts, C. (1989). Bright idea: Explanation strategies. Cross Currents, 16(2), 107-111.

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 PRE-COURSE QUESTIONNAIRE

(1) How long have you been learning English?

(2) Where and when did you begin?

(3) Have you ever taken any standardized tests in English? If so, which ones, and what were
your scores (e.g., TOEFL, TOEIC, etc.)?

(4) Have you ever visited any English-speaking countries? If so, which ones?

(5) Do you ever use English in your life? If so, on what occasions?

(6) Have you ever read any books in English?

(7) Have you ever watched any movies in English?

(8) Do you ever listen to music in English?

(9) How would you describe your own English?

Poor  Fair  Good  Very Good  Fluent 

(10) Are you better at speaking English or writing English?

(11) What do you hope to achieve by studying English at this school?

(12) How important to you are these English skills (number them 1-4)? Why?
Listening  Speaking 
Reading  Writing 

(13) Do you enjoy learning English? Why, or why not?

(14) When will you use English in the future?

(15) How do you feel about the way you were taught English at school?

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WORLD ENGLISH TODAY

COMMUNICATION COURSE A

FOR English L2 STUDENTS

1
Unit A-1: Exchanging Personal Information

PERSONAL
QUESTIONS YOURSELF PARTNER
INFORMATION
NAME

AGE **

PLACE OF ORIGIN

PLACE OF RESIDENCE

OCCUPATION (JOB)

COMPANY

SCHOOL

MARITAL STATUS **
(MARRIED / SINGLE?)

CHILDREN? **

NUMBER IN FAMILY? **

BOYFRIEND?
GIRLFRIEND? **

HOBBIES / FREE TIME /

INTERESTS

FAVORITE FOOD / SPORTS /

MUSIC / BOOKS / MOVIES

MAJOR / COURSES

CLUBS

PART-TIME JOB

TRAVEL

HOMETOWN

** May I ask you a personal question?

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Unit A-2: Social English

TOPIC EXPANSION

May I ask your name, please? Are you married? Any children?
May I have your name, please?
How many are there in your family?

[May I ask you a personal question?]

Do you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
How old are you?
What are your hobbies / interests?
Where are you from? What do you do in your free time?

Where do you come from?

What kind of food do you like?
What's your favorite food?
Where do you live? [sports, music, books, movies, etc.]
Where are you living?
What's your major at this university?
What courses are you taking? [+/-]
What do you do (for a living)?
What's your job? What clubs do you belong to?
What's your occupation?
Do you have a part-time job?
Who do you work for?
Where have you traveled?
Where do you work?
What places have you visited?

Where do you go to school? What's your hometown like?

What school do you go to? What's it like in your hometown?

Information Questions
[5W+H]
How much?
Where?
How many?
When?
How long?
What? Topic
How often?
Who?
How old?
Why? How far?

Topic Expansion

3
 MEETING SOMEONE
FOR THE FIRST TIME GREETINGS
Nice to meet you...
Pleased to meet you...
A. Hello. My name is ____ . Happy to meet you...
Hello... / Hi...
B. Hi. I'm ____. Glad to meet you ...
Good morning /
A. Nice to meet you ____.
afternoon / evening...
B. Nice to meet you too ____.

How do you do?

I don't think we've met. My name is... May I introduce myself? I'm... How do you do.

GREETING A FRIEND
OR ACQUAINTANCE How are you? Fine thanks.
How are you doing? Very well, thanks.
How have you been? Not too bad.
How are things? Pretty good.
A. Hello ____. How's it going? OK / All right.
B. Hi ____.
A. How are you?
B. Fine thanks. And you?
A. Very well, thanks. Nice to see you again. Nice to see you again, too.

EYE SOCIAL ENGLISH NO

CONTACT

NAMES SILENCE
First Name?
HANDSHAKES? Family Name?
Nickname?
HOW ABOUT YOU?
Mr? Mrs?
Miss? Ms?

A. Well, nice talking with you _____.

CLOSINGS
B. Nice talking with you too ______. See you.
A. See you again. See you again.
B. So long. See you later.
Talk to you again.
Have a good weekend. Talk to you later.
Have a nice day.
Have a great holiday.
So long / Take care / Good-bye (Bye-bye). Thanks. You too.

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 Conversation guidelines

A+ Answers
Sometimes people only give "yes" or "no" answers to questions and do not provide any
further details. It is better to give more complete answers and add as many details as
possible, as shown in the A+ answers to the following questions:

Question: What kind of sports do you like?

(1) answer the question —> I enjoy playing tennis.
(2) add a fact —> As a matter of fact, I play two or three times a week.
(3) give an opinion —> I think it's one of the best sports for staying healthy.
(4) ask a question back —> How about you? What's your favorite sport?

Question? How often do you buy new clothes?

(1) answer the question
(2) add a fact
(3) give an opinion
(4) ask a question back

Asking for Repetition and Clarification

When you do not understand something in a conversation, it is important to ask the
other person to repeat or clarify (i.e., make clear) what was said. The following are some
expressions that are useful in asking for repetition and clarification in English:

Pardon me? I'm sorry, I don't understand.

Excuse me? I'm sorry, I didn't catch that.

Could you repeat that, please? Could you repeat that more slowly, please?
Would you mind repeating that, please? Could you explain that, please?

What does [xxxxx] mean?

Question? Where does your family live?

(1) answer the question
(2) add a fact
(3) give an opinion
(4) ask a question back

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Listener Expressions [showing attention and interest]
Listener expressions are used to show that you are paying attention, understand, and are
interested in what is being said. The proper use of these expressions will make you appear
more natural when speaking English:

I see. Really?
Uh huh. Oh.
That's interesting. Hmmm.
Is that right? No kidding.

Filler Expressions [what to say when you are thinking of a reply]

If you need time to think of an answer to a question, say something that indicates that you
have understood the question. Avoid silence!

Hmmm… Well…
Let me see. Let me think.
That's an interesting question. That's a difficult question.

Question? How long does it take you to get to school?

(1) answer the question
(2) add a fact
(3) give an opinion
(4) ask a question back

Pair-Work Language
Pair-work exercises are often done in communicative language classes, during which time
you should always try to speak to your partner in English. The following are useful pair-work
expressions that will help you:

Would you like to start? Let's change. It's your turn.

Shall I start? Let's switch.

Question? Where do you like to go window shopping?

(1) answer the question
(2) add a fact
(3) give an opinion
(4) ask a question back

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Unit A-4: A+ Answers

Did you ever often? What What is

What are you your house
going to do in get into kind of
trouble as clothes do or apartment
the next like?
vacation? a child? you like?

What
Why are countries Who
you studying would you is your
English? What like to favorite
What was What do What kind
is your visit? actor?
a happy you have to of people
day in favorite TV do that you do you
your life? program? dislike? dislike?

Have What
you ever subjects
been very Start did you like
What is a bored? What is a studying in What are
Here What are school?
good movie good book the qualities you going
that you that you of a good to do after
have seen? have read? student? this class?

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the most
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QUESTION QUESTION
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the qualities you ever had? do you decide to
of a good been very like to go go to this
teacher? angry? shopping? school?

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ever played should you interesting
on a sports do less vacation that
team? often? you have
taken?

A+ Answers

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 Do you like speaking English?
LIKES Yes, I love it.

…is /
Yes, I like it. / Yes, I do. / Yes, I like it very much.

i like…
&

i hate…

i love…
It's OK. / It's all right.
DISLIKES No, I don't like it. / No, I don't. / No, I don't like it at all.

are ok
i don't like…
No, I hate it.

listening to music
Unit A-5: Likes & Dislikes

Why? / Why not? (+) I do too. / Me too. / So do I.

pets
Because... (-) Neither do I. / Me neither. / I don't either.
vacations

going to the movies

food author?
this city movies actor?
books player / team?
being alone sports Who's your favorite singer / group?
What kind of music do you like? What's dish / meal?
cooking sort of movie?
type of
book?
smoking

shopping Music Books Movies Food Sports

jazz mystery musical French volleyball
playing sports blues romance science fiction Chinese football
country science fiction horror Italian baseball
Italian food rock 'n roll historical western Japanese basketball
classical non-fiction drama Mexican tennis
tests

this school

getting up early
What are some What are some
weekends other things other things
that you love? that you hate?
my part-time job

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Unit A-6: Frequency Language

FREQUENCY LANGUAGE

ALWAYS ALWAYS
OCCASIONALLY

OFTEN

ALMOST NEVER

100% RARELY

FREQUENTLY

USUALLY

ALMOST ALWAYS

NEVER

SOMETIMES

SELDOM

How often do you ride a bike?

I often ride a bike .

I ride a bike twice a day.

<< 5W +H >>
»
once a day /week / month / year all the time ride a bike
twice a day / week / month / year most of the time
some of the time drive a car
three times a day / week / month / year
*from time to time
*every now and then drink coffee
every day / week / month / year
every other day / week /month / year go shopping
every three days / weeks / months / years every day ...
every few days / weeks / months / years most days ... speak English
every Monday / Tuesday / ... some days ...
every weekend / holiday / ... on Mondays ... wear make-up

dress up
[about] three times a week
[approximately] every two weeks sleep late

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 Name 1 T or F
DO YOU EVER...+3? √ or x

visit your hometown?

fly in an airplane?

go dancing?

play billiards?

go to a concert?

go out on a date?

read a book in English?

eat in a French restaurant?

go to a baseball game?

Name 1 Name 2
HOW OFTEN DO YOU?

work at a part-time job?

read comics?

play a musical instrument?

go jogging?

sing at a karaoke bar?

hike in the mountains?

go on holiday?

rent a video?

study hard?

watch football on TV?

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Unit A-7: Location & Direction

RUSTY, RUTHIE, & LUCY

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LOCATION DIRECTION

Where’s _______ (located)? (Excuse me), can you tell me how to

get (from the coffee shop) to the record
The post office is (located) on the (SE) corner of store?
2nd St. and Pacific Ave.

(Excuse me), could you tell me the way

King Park is (located) on Park Avenue between 2nd
(from the laundromat) to the museum?
St. and 3rd St. [large areas]

The movie theater is (located) between the drugstore

and the coffee shop. Go straight along (Park Ave.)...
Turn left on (3rd St.)...
The record store is (located) across from the coffee Turn right on (1st St.)...
shop.
N
INTERSECTION
The fire station is (located) next to the record W x E
[CROSSROADS]
store.
S SE
RUSTY, RUTHIE, & LUCY

A. At 1:00, Rusty was at the post office, Ruthie was at the bank, and Lucy was at a
grocery store.

B. At 1:10, Rusty was in Macy’s Department Store, Ruthie was at a coffee shop, and
Lucy was in the middle of the intersection of Pacific Avenue and Second Street.

C. At 1:25, Rusty and Ruthie were inside the movie theater and Lucy was in a tree in
King Park.

DEFINITIONS DIALOGUE

What’s a (laundromat)? A. What do you see on the map?

What does (Five and Ten) mean?
B. There’s a record store.
Defining a word means giving its meaning.
There are standard patterns for different A. What’s a record store?
kinds of words.
With nouns we use the following pattern: B. A record store is a place where you can
buy records, cassette tapes, and CD’s.
It's (general statement) which / that /
where / who / etc. (specific clause). A. Where’s the record store (located)?

[kitchen] B. It's (located) ___________________.

It’s a room that is used for cooking.

[nurse]
A nurse is a person who looks after the
sick.

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 AGREEING
& ASKING FOR OPINIONS
OPINIONS What's your opinion about...?
DISAGREEING What do you think about...?

Yes, I do.
Do you think. . . How do you feel about...?

No, I don't.
I'm not sure.
What are your views on...?

English is a difficult language to learn?

men and women can ever be equal?

GIVING OPINIONS
you can tell a lot about someone from the clothes they wear? In my opinion...
I think that...
cats make better pets than dogs? I feel that...
If you ask me...
it's better to grow up in a country area than in a big city?
Unit A-8: Opinions / Agreeing & Disagreeing

classical music is boring?

you shouldn't get married until you're at least thirty? AGREEING

(+) I think so too.
children should look after their parents when they get old?
(+) You're (probably) right.
all men should be able to cook, sew, and do housework? (++) I completely agree.
(++) I couldn't agree more.
movie stars and professional athletes make too much money?

reading books is more interesting than watching television?

smoking should not be allowed in restaurants? DISAGREEING

(-) You may be right, but...
the way English is taught in schools should be changed? (-) I'm not so sure...
(--) I'm sorry, but I have to disagree.
1.
(--) I'm afraid I can't agree.
2.

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Unit A-9: Invitations

INVITATIONS

A. Hi, ______. How are you?

B. Fine thanks, ______. How about you?

A. Pretty good, thanks. How are your studies at university going?

B. Not bad. I'm enjoying most of my courses, but I have a lot of homework.

A. Yeah, me too. But it's certainly more interesting than my last school. By the
way, if you're free Saturday evening, would you like to see a movie?

B. Sure, I’d love to. B. I'm sorry, but I can't.

What movie shall we go to? I've already made other plans.

A. How about Harry Potter? A. Oh, that's too bad.

I hear it's really good. Perhaps some other time.

B. Sounds great. B. Sure. Well, I have to be going.

Where shall we meet? See you later.

A. Well, why don't we meet A. Okay, see you. Bye-bye.

outside Cinema Sunshine?

B. Okay. When's a good time?

A. How about 9:00 pm?

B. Okay, I'll see you then.

A. Okay. See you. Bye-bye.

Saturday evening Would you like to…? See a movie

Sunday morning I was wondering if you’d like to…? go to a concert
Thursday afternoon Let's... / How about ___ing…? go out for dinner
Friday night Why don't we…? go for a drive

Sure, I'd love to. I'm sorry, but I can't.

Yes, thank you. Sorry, I'm busy then.
Thanks, I'd like that. I wish I could, but I'm busy.
That’s a good idea. I'd really like to, but I've made other plans.

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MAKING AN INVITATION
Would you like to…?
I was wondering if you'd like to…?
Let's…
How about ___ing…?
Why don't we…?
ACCEPTING AN INVITATION
Sure, I'd love to.
Thanks, I'd like that.
That's a good idea.
Sounds great!
Okay / All right.
CONVERSATION STEPS
DECLINING AN INVITATION
Greetings I wish I could, but…
Social English I'm very sorry, but…
MAKE AN INVITATION Sorry, I'm already…
I'd really like to, but…
ACCEPT  DECLINE
When / Where…? GIVE A REASON
 Closing  GIVING A REASON
I'm meeting a friend.
I have to see my professor.
THINGS TO DO I'm going shopping then.
go to a concert see a movie I'm doing my homework.
visit a games center play tennis I have to wash my hair.
go to a karaoke bar go for a drive I'm cleaning my apartment.
go hiking eat at a restaurant

MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT SUN

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Unit A-10: Advice and Suggestions

ADVICE AND SUGGESTIONS

ASKING FOR ADVICE GIVING ADVICE

What should I do? / What can I do? You should / could...
What would you do? I would…
What do you recommend? If I were you, I'd…
What would you suggest? I recommend/suggest that you...
If you were me, what would you do? I recommend/suggest ____ing...

What advice would you give TO these students?

I want to buy some new clothes, but I don't have much money.

I want to get better results in my exams.

I want to stop smoking, but all my friends smoke.

There are some cockroaches in my apartment.

My neighbors always play loud music, so I can't study at home.

I have a cold, and I don't feel well.

ACCEPTING ADVICE REJECTING ADVICE

That's a good idea. That's an interesting idea, but…
Great, thanks very much. I'm sorry, but I don't think that…
Okay, sure. I'll try it. I'm not so sure that…

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 A HOLIDAY IN YOUR COUNTRY

A friend from overseas is planning to come to your country for a two-

week holiday. She hasn't been to your country before and has a lot of
questions. Give her some advice and suggestions.

When is the best season to visit your country?

What cities or towns should I visit?

What do you recommend that I do there?

What should I eat and drink in there?

If you were me, what would you bring to your country?

Make a list of the places, activities, and events that are famous in
your hometown and the surrounding area, including museums, parks,
gardens, popular shopping areas, restaurants, buildings, historic sites,
theaters, and any other interesting attractions for visitors.

MY HOMETOWN:

With your partner, create a role play in which you give them advice
and suggestions about what to do when they visit your hometown.

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 Full Name: Elvis Aaron Presley
Write a question for
Parents: _______________1 and Gladys Presley ELVIS — A each blank on the left.
Brothers / Sisters: Jesse Garon (twin brother)—died at birth

1. Who were his parents?

Year Main Event(s)
1935 Born in _______________,2 Mississippi, on January 8th. 2. Where was he born?
1942 _________________________________________________________.3
Unit A-11: Elvis Presley

1948 Moved to Memphis, Tennessee. Started _________________________.4 3.

5
1953 Left school and got job as ___________________ with Crown Electrical
4.
Company. Went to Sun Records in Memphis. Paid $4 to record two songs
for __________________________.6 5.
1954 Sam Phillips, owner of Sun Records, asked Elvis to record song called
______________________.7 20,000 people bought record. 6.
1955 Met Colonel Tom Parker, who became Elvis' manager.
8 7.
____ Recorded "Heartbreak Hotel"; sold over one million copies.
1957 Made more records; all big hits. Became known as "King of Rock 'n Roll." 8.
9
Bought ______________ in Memphis, called Graceland. Made first film,
Love Me Tender. 9.
10
1958 Went into army. Became soldier in West Germany. On ____________,
10.
mother died.
1960 Left army. Went back to Hollywood to make more films.
11.
1967 Got married to ____________________.11
____12 Appeared on special television show. Daughter, Lisa Marie, born. 12.
1972 Wife, Priscilla, left him.
13 13.
____ Elvis and Priscilla got divorced.
1977 Died of heart attack at age _________14 on August 16th. Left money to
14.
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____________. 80,000 people went to funeral.
1978 100 million Elvis LPs sold. "King of Rock 'n Roll" dead, but not forgotten. 15.

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 Full Name: Elvis Aaron Presley Write a question for
Parents: Vernon and Gladys Presley ELVIS — B each blank on the left.
Brothers / Sisters: Jesse Garon (twin brother)—died _______1

1. When did his twin brother die?

Year Main Events
1935 Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, on ________________.2 2. When was Elvis born?
1942 Got guitar from father for birthday.
1948 Moved to _____________,3 Tennessee. Started new school. 3.
____4 Left school and got job as driver with Crown Electrical Company. Went to
4.
Sun Records in Memphis. Paid $ _________5 to record two songs for his
mother's birthday. 5.
1954 Sam Phillips, owner of Sun Records, asked Elvis to record song called
"That's All Right." __________6 people bought record. 6.
7
1955 Met Colonel ________________, who became Elvis' manager.
7.
1956 Recorded song called "Heartbreak Hotel"; sold over a million copies.
1957 Made more records; all big hits. Became known as "King of Rock 'n Roll." 8.
Bought big house in Memphis, called Graceland. Went to ___________.8
Made first film, __________________. 9 9.
1958 Went into army and became soldier in West Germany. On August 18th,
10.
mother died.
____10 Left army and went back to Hollywood to make more films.
11.
1967 Got married to Priscilla Beaumont.
1968 Appeared on special television show. Daughter, ______________,11 born. 12.
12
1972 ________________________________________________________.
1973 Elvis and Priscilla got divorced. 13.

____13 Died of heart attack at age 42 on August 16th. Left money to daughter.
14.
___________14 people went to funeral.
1978 ________15 Elvis LPs sold. "King of Rock 'n Roll" dead, but not forgotten. 15.

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WORLD ENGLISH TODAY

KEY LANGUAGE CHARTS

FOR English L2 STUDENTS

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 GREETINGS

Good morning / afternoon / evening. Good morning / afternoon / evening.

Hello, ____. Hello, ____.
Hi, ____. Hi, ____.
How are you? Fine thanks. And you?
How’ve you been? Very well, thanks.
How are you doing?  Not too bad.
How are things? Pretty good.
How’s it going? OK / Allright.

How nice to see you! It’s been quite a while.

What a pleasant surprise! I haven’t seen you for ages.

PRE-CLOSINGS
CLOSINGS

Well, I’m afraid I have to be going.

I really must go now. Good-bye, ____.
It’s been nice talking with you. Good night.
It's been good to see you again. Bye-bye.
Well, it’s getting late. Have a nice (weekend).
I’ve really got to go. Talk to you later.
See you again.
So long.

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 SELF-INTRODUCTIONS

How do you do. My name is ___. How do you do, ___.

May I introduce myself? My name’s ___. Pleased to meet you, ___.

My name’s...
I don’t think we’ve met. I’m ___. Glad to meet you, ___.
I'm...
Hello. I’m ___. Nice to meet you, ___.

Hello. My name’s ___. Hello, ___.

Hi. I’m ___. Hi, ___.

INTRODUCING OTHERS

X I’d like you to meet Y a colleague of mine from Canada.

X May I introduce Y S/he’s a student at Harvard University.

X I’d like to introduce Y S/he works for Microsoft.

X I want you to meet Y S/he’s visiting Britain for the first time.

X This is Y a friend of mine from Shanghai.

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 ASKING FOR REPETITION

Could your repeat that, please?

Excuse me? / Pardon me? / I beg your pardon?
I’m sorry, I don’t quite follow you.
Could you say that again, please?
Would you mind repeating that?
Sorry, I didn’t get that. Did you say...?
I’m afraid I didn’t catch that.

ASKING FOR CLARIFICATION

What (exactly) do you mean by ____ ?

I’m afraid I don’t understand what you’re getting at.
Could you give us an example of what you mean?
Perhaps you could explain why you think that...
Could you be more specific / precise, please?
Would you give us more details about...?
Could you explain that, please?

ASKING FOR VERIFICATION

Did you say...?

Do you mean...?
Are you saying...?
If I understand you correctly, you’re saying that...?
In other words, you mean that...?

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 REQUESTING

Would it be possible to...?

If you don’t mind, I’d like to...
Do you think you could...?
May I / Shall we / Could you...?
I wonder if you’d be willing to...
I’d very much appreciate it if you’d...
Would you mind...?
Would you be kind enough to...?

RESPONDING TO REQUESTS

Certainly. I’m afraid not. It’s...

Of course. I’m afraid that isn’t possible. There aren’t...
OK / Sure / All right. I’m sorry, but I don’t think I can. I have to...
Yes, that’s no problem.

OFFERING

Would you like (a cup of coffee)?

Shall I (pick you up at 8 pm)?
Would you like me to (make the reservations)?
How about (going for a drink)?
Do you want (another cup of tea)?
Let me (help you with your coat).

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 MAKING SUGGESTIONS

I think we should...

I suggest that we... / [...ing]

I recommend that we... / [...ing]

I think it would be a good idea to...

Don’t you think we could...?

We might want to think about...

How about...?

Why don’t we...?

Couldn’t we...?

Wouldn’t it be better to...?

ASKING FOR SUGGESTIONS

Do you have any suggestions to make about...?

Would you like to comment on...?

Perhaps you could give us your ideas on...?

Would you like to give us your point of view?

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 GIVING ADVICE

You could / should / might / had better / etc.

I recommend that you...
I suggest that you...
I recommend __x__ing...
I suggest __x__ing...
I would...
If I were you, I’d...

ASKING FOR ADVICE

What do you recommend?

What do you suggest?
What should I do?
What would you do?
If you were me, what would you do?

REJECTING ADVICE

That’s an interesting idea, but I really don’t think that...

I’m afraid I’m not completely convinced that...
I’m not so sure that...
Are you certain that...?

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 GIVING OPINIONS
I think that...
In my opinion...
If you ask me...I feel that...
As I see it...
As far as I’m concerned...
It seems to me that...
From my point of view...
AGREEING
[+]
You’re (probably) right.
I think so too.
I know/see what you mean.
I think you have a good point.
That’s true to some extent.
[+ +]
I completely agree.
You’re (absolutely) right!
I couldn’t agree more.
That’s just what I think.
I agree entirely with what you said.
ASKING FOR OPINIONS
What do you think about...?
How do you feel about...?
What’s your opinion?
What are your views on...?
Do you have any ideas on...?
DISAGREEING
[-]
You may be right, but...
I can see your point, but...
I can’t quite agree.
I’m not so sure you’re right.
I’m afraid that’s not entirely true.
[- -]
I’m afraid I can’t agree.
I can’t possibly agree.
I completely disagree.
I don’t agree at all.
I’m sorry, but I have to disagree.
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 INTERRUPTING

Excuse me everyone, may I have your attention, please?

Excuse me, sorry for interrupting, but...

Pardon me, I’m sorry to interrupt, but...

Pardon me. May I interrupt for a moment?

Excuse me, but I’d like to point out that...

CORRECTING

I’m sorry, but that’s not quite right.

I’m afraid there’s a mistake.

I think there's a problem with...

You should have said...

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 INVITING

I’d like to invite you to...

Would you like to...?
I was wondering if you’d like to...
Let’s...
How about...?
Why don’t we...?

[+] [-]
Yes, thank you. What time? I’m awfully sorry, but I have other
Thank you, I’d love to. plans. Perhaps another time.
Thanks, I’d like that. I wish I could, but...
Sounds great! I’d really like to, but...
OK / All right Sorry, I’ve already made plans for...

OFFERING TO BRING SOMETHING

Is there anything I can bring? Just bring yourself.

I wonder if I could bring something? Oh, you don’t need to.
What shall I bring? Well, thanks, if you’d like to.
Can I bring the wine? Well, ____’s bringing dessert, so
How about if I bring dessert? why don’t you bring the salad?

You’ll have to come over sometime.

We’ll have to get together again soon.
NON-INVITATIONS If you’re ever in ____, look me up.
If you’re ever in ____, give me a call.
If you’re ever in the area, come and visit.

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 EXPRESSING THANKS

Thank you very much for...

I’m very grateful for...
That was kind of you. Thank you.
Thank you. But you really shouldn’t have.
Thanks a lot for...
I really appreciate...

[FOR A FAILED ATTEMPT]

Thank you for trying.
I appreciate your help, anyway.
Thanks a lot for all your effort.
Thanks, anyway.

RESPONDING TO THANKS

You’re (very / most) welcome.

Don’t mention it.
It was my pleasure.
That’s quite all right.
It was nothing.

[FOR A FAILED ATTEMPT]

I’m sorry it didn’t work out.
Too bad it didn’t work out.
Well, better luck next time.

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 APOLOGIZING

Please accept my apologies for...

Forgive me, I’m terribly sorry about...
I really must apologize for...
Please excuse me for...
I’d like to apologize for...
I apologize for...
I’m sorry. I didn’t mean to...
Oh! I’m so sorry!
Sorry about that.

RESPONDING TO APOLOGIES

That’s quite all right.

I understand completely.
You really don’t have anything to apologize for.
There's no need to apologize.
I wouldn’t worry about it if I were you.
Don’t worry about it.
No apologies are necessary.
That’s okay.
No problem.
Forget it.

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USEFUL LANGUAGE PAIR WORK
EXPRESSIONS
Would you like to start?
LISTENER Shall I start?
EXPRESSIONS Let’s change.
I see. Let’s switch.
Uh huh.
Hmm.
Oh.
FILLER
Really?
EXPRESSIONS
No kidding.
Hmmm...
Is that right?
Well...
That's interesting.
Let me see...
Let me think...
That’s a difficult question.

EXPRESSING That’s an interesting question.

SYMPATHY
[in response to bad news]
That's too bad.
CHANGING THE SUBJECT
I'm sorry to hear that.
That reminds me...
What a shame.
Speaking of...
Oh no!
By the way...
That's terrible.
Before I forget...
I just thought of something...

EXPRESSING
HAPPINESS
[in response to good news] RETURNING TO A TOPIC

Congratulations. Anyway...

Great! To return to...

Well done. To get back to...

That’s marvelous. Where was I?

That's wonderful. What were we talking about?

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WORLD ENGLISH TODAY

COMMUNICATION Course B

FOR English L2 STUDENTS

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 4. Where did
1. Why did you 2. What sports 3. What did you go for
decide to go to did you play you do last 5. Free question
your last
this school? at school? weekend? holiday?

17. What was 19. Where did

your hobby 18. What did you
at school?

you go on your 20. Free question

did you enjoy

when you do last night? last school trip?

6. What subjects

were young?

you bought?
the last CD
Unit B-1: Past, Present, & Future

16. What was

DON'T FORGET

Hmmm...
younger?
best friend
7. Who was your

when you were

Well...

15. Free question

A: Question
B: Answer + extra information Let me see.
How about you?
Let me think.
A: Answer + extra information
CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
That's an interesting
IF YOU CAN!
last film

question.
that you saw?

last birthday?
celebrate your
14. How did you
8. What was the

11. Where did

12. What did 9. Have you ever
13. Where did you live when
you do in the 10. Free question had an accident?
you last eat out? you were a
last holidays?
child?

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 1. What day of 2. What do you 4. How many
think about 3. Do you like brothers and 5. Free question
the week do you
this school? your hometown? sisters do
hate the most?
you have?

17. What subject

18. What do your 19. Do you have a 20. Free question
do you hate
parents do? girl/boyfriend?
6. Do you enjoy
studying English?

studying?

to any clubs?
16. Do you belong
DON'T FORGET

Uh huh. / Hmmm.
7. What sport
are you best at?

15. Free question

A: Question I see.
B: Answer + extra information
Really?
How about you?
A: Answer + extra information That's interesting.
CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
IF YOU CAN!

get to
Is that right?

school?
eat lunch?
you usually
8. Where do

14. How do you

13. Who is your 11. Are you
12. Can you cook? studying any 9. Do you have
favorite singer 10. Free question
other languages? a part-time job?
or band?

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 1. What are you 2. Where would 3. How do you
4. When would
going to do you like to think you will
you like to 5. Free question
right after be living in look when you are
get married?
this class? 10 years time? 60 years old?

18. What
17. What job do
inventions 19. Do you think
you want to do
going to do

would you like you will pass 20. Free question

after you
next weekend?
6. What are you

to see in this course?

finish school?

to take the
TOEFL test?
the future?

16. Are you going

DON'T FORGET

Pardon me?
will change
think schools
7. How do you

in the future?

15. Free question

A: Question Excuse me?
B: Answer + extra information
I'm sorry, I don't
How about you?
understand.
A: Answer + extra information
CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION Could you repeat that,
IF YOU CAN! please?
tonight?
going to eat

want to buy
the next time
8. What are you

14. What do you

you go shopping?
13. What car 11. Where would
12. Would you like 9. How many
would you like you like to go
to study abroad 10. Free question children do you
to drive for your next
in the future? want to have?
next year? holiday?

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Unit B-2: Explanation Strategies

EXPLANATION STRATEGIES

CLASSIFICATION CAUSE & EFFECT

is a method of is caused by
is a means of is a result of
is a
is a variety of
is a type of
is a form of LOCATION
is a kind of is located in _________
includes

EXAMPLES
COMPARISON & CONTRAST is an example of
is similar to An example of ______ is
is different from
looks like
tastes like
sounds like SHAPE, SIZE, COLOR
is the opposite of ________ is _________

STRUCTURE
PURPOSE
has _____ main parts
is used for
consists of
is used to
is used by
is used by ____ to ____
has _______ main purposes
ORIGIN
originated in
was created in
was developed in
MATERIAL comes from
is made from originally came from
is made of was invented in

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 CLASSIFICATION

__________________ is a method of / a means of __________________.

Brainstorming killing bacteria
Drycleaning creating new ideas
Sterilization cleaning clothes without water

__________________ is a __________________.
Chemistry mammal
A whale fruit
A banana science

__________________ is a variety of / a type of / a kind of / a form of _________.

Baseball food
A taco vehicle
A car sport

__________________ include(s) __________________.

Romance languages England, Scotland, and Wales
Software makers Apple and Microsoft
Great Britain Spanish, French, Portuguese,
Italian, and Romanian

COMPARISON AND CONTRAST

__________________ is similar to __________________.

A pen Portuguese
A car a circle
An oval a truck
Spanish a pencil

__________________ is different from __________________.

London religion
The Kanto region a salesperson
Science New York
An engineer the Kansai region

__________________ looks like / tastes like / sounds like _________________.

A tangerine a television
A computer screen a small tree
The kanji for mountain an orange
Broccoli a mountain

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 PURPOSE

__________________ is used for __________________.

An axe transporting people and goods
A car writing
A fountain pen chopping wood

__________________ is used to __________________.

A mobile phone work with numbers
A calculator carry money
A purse talk to other people

__________________ is used by __________________ to ______________.

A dictionary people solve problems
A car scientists travel
A computer students look up words

_________ has [ # ] main purposes: ________, ________, and ________.

Television three paying teachers’ salaries
self-improvement
Studying two entertaining people
communicating information
learning valuable knowledge

MATERIAL

__________________ is made from / of __________________.
A futon petroleum
A cake flour
Plastic cotton

CAUSE AND EFFECT

__________________ is caused by / is a result of __________________.
Influenza smoke and car exhaust
Air pollution the fermentation of grains
Alcohol a virus

LOCATION

__________________ is located in __________________.

The Amazon River Paris
The Louvre South America
Mt. Everest Nepal

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 EXAMPLES

__________________ is an example of __________________.

An example of __________________ is __________________.
Tokyo a body organ
Cancer a disease
The liver a megalopolis
Biology a life science

SHAPE, SIZE, COLOR

__________________ is __________________.
An egg very tall
A skyscraper green
Grass ovoid

STRUCTURE

_________ has two / three main parts: _________, _________, and _________.
__________________ consists of _____________ and _____________.
A table the screen, hard drive, and keyboard
A computer gravel, sand, and lime
Concrete the lens, the body, and the film
A camera the legs and the top

ORIGIN

__________________ originated in __________________.

__________________ was / were created in __________________.
__________________ was / were developed in __________________.
__________________ originally came from __________________.
__________________ was / were invented in __________________.
Chess (and games like chess) America
Zen Buddhism Japan
Tobacco India
Fireworks England
Rugby China

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 EXPLANATION PAIR PRACTICE A

(1) It's a means of relaxation.

It's a kind of bath.
It makes use of hot running water.
In Japan, it originated in Buddhist temples.

It's a hot spring.

(2) Its purpose is to provide the meaning of many words.

It's made of paper, glue, and ink.
It's arranged in alphabetical order.
It's often used by students when they write essays.

It's a dictionary.

(3) It's a type of sports equipment.

It's less than one meter long.
It consists of a metal frame and strings made of plastic.
It looks like a badminton racquet, but is larger in size.

It's a tennis racquet.

(4) It's a type of person.

It's similar to a worker.
It involves belonging to a company and receiving a salary.
It's the opposite of an employer.

It's an employee.

(1) passport (1) __________________

(2) mobile phone (2) __________________

(3) windsurfing (3) __________________

(4) museum (4) __________________

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 EXPLANATION PAIR PRACTICE B

(1) It's made of metal, rubber, and plastic.

It's a means of transportation.
It consists of a frame, seat, two wheels, and handlebars.
It's similar to a motorcycle.

It's a bicycle.

(2) It's located in the United States.

It's an example of a large city.
It's similar to London in size.
It includes the Statue of Liberty, Broadway, and the Empire State Building.

It's New York City.

(3) It's a language.

It developed from spoken Latin in the Middle Ages.
Its grammar is similar to Spanish and Portuguese.
It's studied by many students at this university.

It's French.

(4) It's usually yellow or brown in color.

It's characterized by extreme heat and lack of water.
It does not contain many people.
Examples include the Gobi, Kalahari, and Sahara.

It's a desert.

(1) suitcase (1) __________________

(2) golf (2) __________________

(3) pachinko parlor (3) __________________

(4) rock 'n roll (4) __________________

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 Ask questions such
EXPLANATION 3
as the following:

CROSSWORDS What’s 2 down?

A 4
What’s 6 across?

2 L L
1 S A X O P H O N E
T
5 C A R 7 T
6 U E
8 N R
P 11 13 I 15
9 R N 12 D R I V E R
I O E 17
N I 14 R
10 T S 16 S L E E P
E I 18

20 T R A I N
19

21 Q U I C K L Y
U 24
22 I
E
23 T E L E P H O N E

Give your partner

explanation clues
(hints) to help him
How do you spell that, please? or her guess the
missing words.

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 Ask questions such
EXPLANATION 3
as the following:

CROSSWORDS P What’s 4 down?

B I 4
What’s 12 across?

2 L
1 S O
O T
5 C 7

K 6 M I N U T E
8

11 13 15
9 R E N T 12 D R
A U 17
T E A R
14 L O
10 T I S S U E 16 E P
18 E
20
19 I N
21 N
24 D
22 L I B R A R Y D I
A A
23 N
C
E Give your partner
explanation clues
(hints) to help him
How do you spell that, please? or her guess the
missing words.

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Unit B-3: Sports

? ?

?
? A ?

? ?

? ?
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 ?

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? ?
B

? ?
?
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 SPORTS
The verbs play, go, and do are used when talking about sports in English. With your
partner, indicate the correct choice of verb for each of the sports below. As you complete
this activity, see if you can discover the rules that will help you to make these choices
[* = exception].

Sport play go do

Swimming

Golf

Skiing

Volleyball √

Skateboarding

Scuba diving

Football / Soccer

Baseball

Bicycling √

Windsurfing

Hiking / Climbing

Basketball

Rollerblading / In-line skating

Boxing √

Jogging / Running

Frisbee *

Gymnastics *

Aerobics *

Bowling *

Information Questions
CONVERSATION: Have you ever...?
[5W + H]

Have you ever played racquetball? No, never.  xx

Have you ever gone/been skating? Yes, a few times.  PAST

Have you ever done kickboxing? Yes, every week.  PRESENT

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Unit B-4: Leisure & Entertainment

LEISURE & ENTERTAINMENT

Write answers to the following questions about your leisure activities:

How often do you go to...

the movies? What kind of movies do you like?

a disco or nightclub? What kind of dancing do you like?

a good restaurant? What’s your favorite place to eat out?

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a karaoke bar? What kind of songs do you like to sing?

the theater? What shows or plays do you like?

a concert? What’s your favorite kind of music?

What other kinds of leisure activities do you like?

parties with friends? club events? going to concerts? sports activities?

playing billiards? watching videos? playing video games? chatting with friends?

Work in pairs to find out what your partner likes to do in his or her free time.
Ask and answer the following types of questions:

What do you do in your free time?

What do you do for fun?
Did you see...?
Have you been to...?
Have you ever eaten at...?

Now talk with your partner about what you are going to do next weekend.

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 MY TOP TEN

MY favorite YOUR COUNTRY international

(1) TV shows

(2) Web sites

(3) Movies

(4) Actors (male/female)

(5) Books

(6) Authors

(7) Athletes

(8) Comic books

(9) Musicians

(10) Video games

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Unit B-: Music / Movies

MUSIC

THE BEATLES MARIAH CAREY ARCTIC MONKEYS

MADONNA LENNY KRAVITZ CELINE DION

DAVE MATTHEWS BAND RADIOHEAD

JOHN LENNON U2 COLDPLAY

MILES DAVIS LED ZEPPELIN PEARL JAM

JONI MITCHELL MUDDY WATERS CARLOS SANTANA

CHRISTINA AGUILERA DAMIEN RICE

ELVIS PRESLEY BRUCE SPRINGSTEEN BOB MARLEY

THE ROLLING STONES GLORIA ESTEVAN ERIC CLAPTON

(1) Do you like any of the musicians above? Why? Are there any musicians above that you
really don't like? Why not? Are there any musicians that you do not recognize?

(2) Add the names of groups or singers who are popular in your country today. What are
are your favorite songs or CDs?

(3) Have you been to any concerts recently? Did you have a good time? Who did you go
with? Where was it? Was there a big crowd?

(4) There are different categories of music, including rock 'n roll, pop music, opera, jazz,
heavy metal, hip hop, R & B (rhythm & blues), classical, folk, reggae, soul, and blues.
What types of music do you like best?

(5) What kind of music do you usually listen to today? How do you listen to music (e.g.,
iPod, CD player, radio, etc.)? Who did you like to listen to when you were younger? Who
do your friends like to listen to?

(6) What songs do you sing when you go to a karaoke bar? Are you a good singer? What
do your friends say when they hear you singing? Do they usually want you to sing
another song?

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 MOVIES

STAR WARS TITANIC ROMAN HOLIDAY

LAST SAMURAI STAR TREK SHALL WE DANCE?

KING KONG MAD MAX MATRIX LOVE STORY

ROCKY FRIDAY THE 13TH DRACULA

TERMINATOR EASY RIDER JAMES BOND (007)

HARRY POTTER TOY STORY SCHINDLER'S LIST

THE SOUND OF MUSIC THE GODFATHER

LORD OF THE RINGS MISSION IMPOSSIBLE SCREAM

GLADIATOR BACK TO THE FUTURE THE LION KING

(1) Have you seen any of the movies on this list? Which ones would you recommend to
your friends? Are there any movies that you've seen lately that you would add to
the list? Why did you like them?

(2) Do you have any favorite actors (male and female)? What are their good points and
bad points? What actors and movies from your country would you recommend?

(3) There are many different types of movies, including animation, mysteries, action
films, horror, romance, comedy, science fiction and fantasy, musicals, westerns, and
so forth. What types of movies do you like best? What are some good examples of
each of the different types?

(4) How often do you go to the movies? Do you like going to the cinema? Where do you
go? Who do you go with?

(5) Do you like renting videos and DVDs and watching movies at home? Where do you
rent them? Do you ever download movies from the Internet? Where from?

(6) When you watch a foreign movie, do you prefer subtitles (writing at the edge of
the screen) or dubbing (voice-overs)?

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Unit B-: Housing / Hometown

HOUSING SURVEY

• What kind of a home do you live in at present? • apartment • house

• room • other
• Address and telephone (in English):

• Who do you live with?

• How long have you been living there?

• How big is it (square meters / feet)? How many rooms are there?

• How far from school is it? (distance / time)

• Do you have a curfew? If so, what time is it?

• How much do you pay for rent?

• What utilities do you pay for (i.e., gas, water, etc.)? How much do you pay?

• Does it have…?
• air conditioning •
• an oven •
• a balcony •
• a dishwasher •
• a basement •
a microwave • a stove
a washing machine • a heater
a good view • a refrigerator
a shower • a garage
a yard or a garden • Internet access

• Are there any…in your neighborhood?

• restaurants • supermarkets • movie theaters
• video game arcades • parks • shops

• Is your neighborhood…?
• crowded • safe • clean
• quiet • convenient • close to nature

What do you like/dislike about where you live? How could you improve your home?

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 MY HOMETOWN

Work with another student and answer the following questions about your
hometown (if you come from a country area, choose the closest town).

Geography
• Is your hometown in the country, is it a village, a town, a city?
• Is your hometown near the sea? Are there any beaches?
• Are there any mountains, rivers, or lakes near your hometown?
• Are there many parks or other “green” areas in your hometown?
• What is your favorite place in your hometown in terms of nature?

Occupations
• What jobs do people do in your hometown?
• What products are made there?
• Do tourists ever come to your hometown? Why? / Why not?
• What do young people do for work in your hometown?

History
• How old is your hometown?
• What is the best-known place? Why?
• Were any famous people born in your hometown? Who?
• Do any famous people live in your hometown? Who?
• What is your hometown best known for?

Opinions
• What do you like / dislike about your hometown?
• How would you compare your hometown to other places in your country?
• What would you like to see improved in your hometown?

• Why would you like / not like to live in your hometown in the future?

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Unit B-: Employment

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 OCCUPATIONS
Which of the jobs below would you like to do? Which ones wouldn’t you like to
do? Why, or why not? Give your reasons!

Office Worker Physician (Doctor) Architect

Flight Attendant Scientist Banker
University Professor Author Veterinarian
Corporate Executive Secretary Dentist
Professional Athlete Engineer Politician
Civil (Public) Servant Artist School Teacher
Interpreter Police Officer Photographer
Undertaker Farmer Factory Worker
Taxi Driver Musician Nurse

JOB SATISFACTION

In a recent employment survey, people were asked what they enjoyed about
their jobs and what gave them the most satisfaction. Here are some of their
comments. Which occupations do you think each person might have had? Write
as many jobs against each comment as you can.

"I enjoy helping people."

"I like working alone."
"I get long vacations."
"The pay is good."
"I get to travel a lot."
"I am my own boss."
"I like meeting new people."
"I like making important decisions."
"If I work hard, I will be able to get a better job."
"My work environment is very nice."

These types of comments can be used to create a list of factors that are important
for job satisfaction. In the list below, choose three factors that are the most
important for you, and three factors that are the least important:

salary security responsibility independence

creativity vacations fringe benefits pension
workplace personal growth helping others power

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 AN IDEAL JOB

“Would you rather...?” Extra Information

work inside £ or work outside £ ?

wear formal clothes £ or wear casual clothes £ ?

work alone £ or work with other people £ ?

be self-employed £ or work for someone else £ ?

travel around £ or work in one place £ ?

work regular hours £ or work irregular hours £ ?

have a challenging job £ or have an easy job £ ?

make lots of money £ or have an average salary £ ?

have long vacations £ or have short vacations £ ?

work abroad £ or work in your country £ ?

work from home £ or work outside the home £ ?

Discuss the following questions:

(1) Do you have a part-time job? What do you do?
(2) Do you think some jobs are more suitable for men? For women? Why?
(3) Compare working in your country with other nations. What are the advantages
and disadvantages in terms of salary, workplace environment, security, etc.?
(4) What kind of career do you want to have after you graduate? Why?
(5) What do other members of your family do for a living?

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Unit B-8: Education

EDUCATIONAL PERSPECTIVES
(1) Compare and contrast the system of education in your country with that of
other nations. What are some of the advantages and disadvantages of your
education system compared with other countries?

(2) Below, make a list of the principal strengths and weaknesses of the system of
education in your country. Discuss these strengths and weaknesses in terms
of life in today's international world, especially in terms of globalization and
the spread of information technology.

Strengths Weaknesses

(3) What would you like to change about the school system in your country?
Discuss topics such as uniforms, homework, exams, clubs, teachers, rules,
English classes, school meals, and so forth.

(4) What changes are taking place in the education system in your country at
present? What other changes do you foresee in the future?

(5) From a personal point of view, what were some of the good points and bad
points about the education that you received? In what areas would you like
to see improvements for your own children?

(6) What do you think about the education that you are receiving at this school
at present? Discuss its strong points and weak points.

(7) Discuss the importance of "lifelong education." From a personal point of view,
in what ways do you hope to continue your education in the future (i.e., after
graduating from university), both formally and informally?

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Unit B-: Dreams & Possibilities

DREAMS & POSSIBILITIES

will it rains this weekend? I'll stay home and watch TV.
What you do if
would you saw a movie star? I'd ask for an autograph.

will she takes a holiday? She'll go camping in Canada.

Where she go if
would she won the lottery? She'd go to the Park Hyatt in
New York.

will classes are cancelled? I'll see my girl/boyfriend.

Who you see if
would you went to Hollywood? I'd see Mel Gibson.

Take turns asking and answering the following questions,

and use them in a conversation:

(What/do) ... it's sunny this weekend?

(Where/go) ... if you found a wallet on the street?

(What/do) ... if someone stole your bicycle?

(What/say) ... if you talk with your teacher?

(What/do) ... if you saw your boy/girlfriend with somebody else?

(Where/go) ... if you take a vacation this year.

(What/buy) ... if you had 10 million dollars?

Complete the following sentences and use them in a conversation:

If you don't study hard at this school ..............................................................

I won't get married unless .........................................................................................
If I invest some money every month ....................................................................
You'll get a better job after you graduate if ...................................................
Your English will improve if .........................................................................................

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 IF YOU...?
If you had the opportunity, which city in the world would you most like to
visit? Why? What would you like to do there?

What would you do if you won the lottery? Why?

What skill would you like to learn before you die? Why?

What is the first thing you would do if you were the mayor of this city?

If you could be a professional athlete, which sport would you choose? Why?
How much money would you like to make?

If you could work abroad for one year, which country would you choose?
Why? What kind of job would you like to do?

If you could go back in time, what date or time period would you visit?
Why? What would you like to see there?

If you could talk to any famous person in the world, who would you choose
to talk to? Why? What would you talk about?

What would you do if you failed to graduate from this school?

If, beginning tomorrow, you had a two-week holiday and an unlimited amount
of money, what would you do?

If you had to give advice to someone going to live and work in your country,
what would you tell him or her?

What would you do if you were the prime minister of your country? What
changes would you make to the present system? How would you try to
guide your country for the future?

If you were the head of your country's education system, what changes
would you make to the rules and regulations?

If you had to teach your language to a person who knew nothing about
your language at all, how would you begin? What would you do so that this
person could learn your language as quickly and easily as possible?

If investors provided you with a sizeable amount of money to start your

own company, what kind of company would you create? What would be the
most important factors in the success or failure of this company?

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people? like to visit? past? education. Japan. movies.

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 A Write a question for each blank on the left:
JOHN LENNON 1940 - 1980
1. When was John Lennon murdered?
John Lennon was murdered on ____________,1 1980, outside his home in New York City.
The killer was 25 year-old ______________2 from Hawai'i. He shot Lennon five times, 2. Who was the killer?
threw his gun down, and stood smiling. Lennon was dead on arrival at hospital.
3.
Unit B-1: John Lennon

Biographical Notes
4.
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1940 Born in _______________________.
____4 Family broke up. John brought up by aunt. 5.
1956 Formed pop group at _______________________________________.5
1960 "The Beatles" formed (Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, Best, Sutcliffe).
6.
1961 Played in Hamburg and Liverpool. Brian Sutcliffe died of _____________.6
1962 ______________7 replaced Pete Best as Beatles' drummer. Married art
7.
student, ________________.8 Beatles' first record, "Love Me Do."
1963 Three records # 1 in British Top 20. Son, ____________,9 born.
8.
1964 First hit record in USA, "____________________________."10 Beatles'
records #s 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 in US Top 20. First film, A Hard Day's Night.
1965 _________________________________________________________.11 9.
1966 Lennon met Yoko Ono, Japanese avant-garde artist.
____12 "Sergeant Pepper" — Beatles' most famous LP. 10.
13
1969 Beatles' film, Let It Be. Rumors of fights about _______. Talk of Beatles'
breakup. Beatles' last live performance. Lennon and Yoko Ono married. 11.
14
1970 _______________ left Beatles. Others started solo careers.
1971 Lennon's most successful LP — "Imagine." Lived in _______________.15 12.
1973 Lennon and Ono separated. Lennon left USA. Had drinking problem.
1975 Lennon and Ono together again in New York. Son, Sean, born. 13.
1977 Began period as full-time father. Close relationship with son. Owned seven
apartments in same block — one for storage of fur coats.
14.
1980 First record in six years — "Double Fantasy." Lennon murdered.
1981 Three records # 1 in British Top 20: "(Just Like) Starting Over," "Imagine,"
15.
and "Woman."

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 B Write a question for each blank on the left:
JOHN LENNON 1940 - 1980
1. Where was John Lennon murdered?
John Lennon was murdered on December 8, 1980, outside his home in ________.1 The
killer was 25 year-old Mark Chapman from Hawai'i. He shot Lennon _______2 times, 2. How many times did the killer shoot John Lennon?
threw his gun down, and stood smiling. Lennon was dead on arrival at hospital.
3.
Biographical Notes
4.
1940 Born in Liverpool, England.
1942 Family broke up. John brought up by _____________.3 5.
1956 Formed pop group at Liverpool College of Art.
1960 "The Beatles" formed (Lennon, McCartney, Harrison, Best, Sutcliffe). 6.
1961 Played in Hamburg and Liverpool. Brian Sutcliffe died of cancer.
1962 Ringo Starr replaced _____________4 as Beatles' drummer. Married art
7.
student, Cynthia Powell. Beatles' first record, "Love Me Do."
1963 ___________5 records # 1 in British Top 20. Son, Julian, born.
8.
6
____ First hit record in USA, "I Want to Hold your Hand." Beatles' records #s 1,
2, 3, 4, and 5 in US Top 20. First film, ___________________________.7
9.
1965 Huge audiences attend Beatles' second film, Help!
1966 __________________________________________________________.8
10.
1967 "Sergeant Pepper" — Beatles' most famous LP.
1969 Beatles' film, Let It Be. Rumors of fights about money. Talk of Beatles'
breakup. Beatles' last live performance. Lennon and Yoko Ono ________.9 11.
1970 McCartney left Beatles. Others started solo careers.
1971 Lennon's most successful LP — "_____________."10 Lived in New York. 12.
1973 Lennon and Ono separated. Lennon left USA. Had __________________.11
1975 Lennon and Ono together again in New York. Son, ___________,12 born. 13.
13
1977 Began period as full-time father. Close relationship with son. Owned ____
14.
apartments in same block — one for storage of fur coats.
1980 First record in six years — "____________________."14 Lennon murdered.
1981 ____________15 records # 1 in British Top 20: "(Just Like) Starting Over," 15.
"Imagine," and "Woman."

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