Basic 1 Unit 8

Unit 8
On The Move

The Bus to Trenton Street

a. Match the answers to the questions.

Questions Answers
1. What time is it?___
e . It’s 7:30. a. It’s over there.
d. Yes, I am.
2. Are you waiting for the bus?___ b. It’s $2.00.
b . It’s $2.00
3. How much is the bus fare?___ c. Trenton Street.
4. Where are you going?___
c. Trenton Street. d. Yes, I am.

5. Where's the bus stop for Trenton Street?___

a It’s over there e. It’s 7:30.

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b. Look at the bus map below and answer the questions using full sentences.

1. Which bus goes to Jackson Road?

The number one bus goes to Jackson Road.
______________________________________________________________
2. Where is the bus stop for the park?
The bus stop is west of the city next to the museum
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3. Does Bus Nº 1 go to the shopping center?
No, the bus does not go to the shopping center, bus number 2 goes.
______________________________________________________________
4. Which bus goes to the Musgrave Museum?
The number two bus goes to Jackson Road.
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c. Someone asks you how to get from the sports center to the shopping center and from
there to the museum. Write the directions.

_________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________
First, you have to cross the street to Trenton Street, and then you cross
Pottery Road
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 Basic 1 Unit 8

Susan’s Train Ride

a. Help Susan plan her trip from Richmond, Virginia to her meeting in Washington, D.C.,
and then home to New York.

AMTRAK: Richmond-New York-Boston Train Times

Richmond 06:05 07:35 08:25 08:49 10:45 14:08 15:00 18:50 22:07
Washington 08:15 09:45 10:40 11:01 12:55 16:30 17:31 21:00
New York 11:43 13:45 14:15 15:50 16:45 21:08 22:10 1:00

1. The next train from Richmond to Washington, D.C. is at 3:00 p.m. What time
does it arrive in Washington? _____________________________________
The train arrives in Washington at 17:31

2. Susan finishes her meeting in Washington, D.C. at 6:30 p.m. What time is the
The next train to New York leaves at 21:00.
next train to New York? _________________________________________
3. What time is Susan going to arrive in New York? ______________________
Susan is going to arrive in New York at 1:00

b. Susan is explaining to her husband what time she will be home. Read the dialogue and
answer the question that follows on the next page.

Susan: Hi, John. It’s Susan.

John: Hi, Susan. How are you?
Susan: Don’t ask! I am having a terrible day!
John: What’s wrong?
Susan: I missed the Washington, D.C. stop and now I’m in Richmond!
My meeting is at 6:00 p.m.
John: What time are you coming home?
Susan: Well, the next train back to New York is only at 9:00 in the evening.
John: That’s very late!
Susan: I know! See you AFTER 1:00 in the morning!
John: Bye.

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Is Susan happy with her day? Give two reasons why/why not.
Susan is going to arrive in New York at 1:00
1. ______________________________________________________________
2. ______________________________________________________________
Susan is not happy because she is going to be home very late

c. Susan is phoning Mr. Sharp. Read the conversation and answer the questions that
follow.

Susan: Hello, Mr. Sharp. It’s Susan.

Mr. Sharp: Hi, Susan.
Susan: I’m calling to tell you that I am going to be late for our meeting today.
Mr. Sharp: Oh, no! What’s wrong?
Susan: I am in Richmond now and the next train to Washington, D.C. is only
at 3:00 p.m.
Mr. Sharp: What time can you be at my office then?
Susan: I think I can make it by 6:00 p.m.
Mr. Sharp: OK, see you then. I’m waiting for you.

1. Susan is... 4. Susan thinks she can be at Mr. Sharp’s

office...
a. in Washington, D.C.
b. in Richmond. a. by 3:00 p.m.
c. on the train. b. by 4:00 p.m.
c. by 6:00 p.m.

2. Susan is...
5. Mr. Sharp is...
a. late for her meeting.
b. on time for her meeting. a. going to meet someone else.
c. early for her meeting. b. not going to meet Susan.
c. going to wait for Susan.

3. The next train to Washington, D.C. is...

a. at 2:00 p.m.
b. at 4:00 p.m.
c. at 3:00 p.m.

d. Practice the dialogues from activities b. and c. with your partner.

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Bus Stop
a. Jane and Frank are saying good-bye. Number the sentences in the correct order.

1 Jane: What time is it?

7 Jane: Good-bye, Frank.
3 Jane: My train’s late.
4 Frank: That’s your train, isn’t it?
5 Jane: Yes. Good, here it comes.
6 Frank: Have a good trip. See you next week.
2 Frank: I think it’s 7:15.

b. Write your own dialogue saying good-bye to a friend, either at a bus stop or train
station. Use the words and phrases below to help you.

What time is your bus / train? Have a good trip!

My train / bus is late. Good-bye!
See you later / tomorrow / next week.

What time is it?

You: ____________________________________________________

Your friend: It's five and thirty

____________________________________________________

You: ____________________________________________________
My bus is late

Your friend: This is your bus, isn't it?

____________________________________________________

You: ____________________________________________________
Yes, it is

Your friend: ____________________________________________________

See you tomorrow

Good bye
You: ____________________________________________________

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Pronouns: Possessive
a. Susan and her assistant, Paulo, are late for a meeting with Mr. Sharp. Read their dialogue
and mark if the sentences below are true or false.

Susan: Paulo, are you ready for our meeting with Mr. Sharp?
Paulo: Yes, just a minute. I’m looking for my pen. Do you have it?
Susan: No, Paulo, I don’t. Do you have Mr. Sharp’s letter?
Paulo: Yes, I have it in my bag.
Susan: OK. I have my jacket and my hat. Do you have our train tickets?
Paulo: Yes, they’re in my wallet. Let’s go. We’re late!

True False
1. Susan and her assistant have a meeting with Mr. Sharp.
2. Susan is looking for her pen.
3. Mr. Sharp has the letter.
4. Susan can’t find her jacket and her hat.
5. Susan has the train tickets.

b. Who do the objects below belong to? Draw a line.

Susan
Susan
4.
3. 5. Paulo

2. Paulo y Susan
6. Mr. Sharp

Susan
1. Paulo 7. Paulo
Paulo

Mr. Sharp

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