Basic 1

Workbook Answer Key

UNIT 1: Meet a Rock Star

Art – page 7

c. 3, 7

Meet Me! – page 9

a. 1. B (Elena)
2. A (Maria)

b. Maria: 2, 3, 5
Elena: 1, 4, 5

c. Josh should meet Maria because she likes classical music and travel.

d. True: 1, 4
False: 2, 3, 5

Maxi’s Room – page 11

a. 1. d 4. c
2. a 5. e
3. b

b. 1. b 3. a
2. c

BE: Affirmative, Yes/No Questions, Contractions – page 12

a. 1. d 4. c
2. e 5. a
3. f 6. b
UNIT 2: Against The Law

The Diamond Necklace – page 13

a. Formal: 1, 2, 6, 7
Informal: 3, 4, 5

b. 1, 3, 4, 7, 8

c. 1. How are you? 4. How do you do?

2. This is my friend from New York. 5. Please call me…
3. Nice to meet you.

Follow That Man! – page 15

a. 1. police officer 3. Nate the Napkin

2. Sam and Becky

b. 1. Sam and Becky 5. Becky

2. Nate 6. Sam
3. Nate 7. police officer
4. Becky 8. Nate

d. 1. F 4. F
2. F 5. T
3. T 6. F

No Parking – page 17

a. 1. ticket 4. How much

2. Why 5. money
3. driving

b. 1, 2, 4, 5

This/That/These/Those, Be - Short Answers – page 18

a. Nate the Napkin: Oh dear! Those men are police officers.

This is a great restaurant!
Becky: That man’s a thief! / Stop! That’s my wallet.
The police officer: Is this the thief? / Is this your wallet?

b. 2. we are 4. it isn’t
3. it is 5. it isn’t
UNIT 3: At The Restaurant

Food – page 19

a. Chinese Food, American Food, Mexican Food, Italian Food

b. 1. restaurant 5. Sunday
2. delicious 6. dinner
3. pizza 7. address
4. different

The New Mexican Restaurant – page 21

b. 1. Hamburger City makes seven kinds of hamburgers.

2. The Rendezvous Restaurant is open for lunch.
3. Hamburger City is on 479 High Street.
4. The Rendezvous Restaurant serves French food.
5. The meals at Hamburger City cost $8.95.

Delicious Salads – page 23

a. 1. c 3. d
2. a 4. b

Nouns: Articles, There Is/There Are – page24

a. POSSIBLE ANSWERS:

Positive Sentences:
1. There is a woman drinking tea.
2. There are some children listening to music.
3. There is a man reading a menu.
4. There are some waiters talking to customers.
5. There are a lot of people talking.

Negative Sentences:
1. There aren’t any waiters listening to music.
2. There isn’t a man eating dessert.
3. There aren’t any waiters eating dessert.
4. There aren’t any children reading a menu.
5. There aren’t any children drinking tea.
c. Accept all logical answers.

d. 1. the, the 4. The, the, a

2. the, the, the 5. the, the, the
3. The, an 6. the, a, The, the
UNIT 4: On A Business Trip

Business – page 27

a. POSSIBLE SENTENCES:
Betty is meeting with Mr. Stone for lunch.
Betty is having coffee with Mr. Montgomery.
Betty is seeing a movie with Claire.
Betty is shopping for a new dress.

c. 1. She works for Electro Tec.

2. She is interested in Betty’s electronics products.
3. She wants to meet her at 12:15.
4. She wants to meet her at the French Restaurant.
5. Betty can’t meet Ms. Fenhill because she is having lunch with Mr. Stone.

More Women Traveling – page 29

a. Accept all logical answers.

b. Internet access, computers in rooms, business centers, meeting rooms, conference

halls, fast laundry service, 24-hour room service

d. The Plaza Hotel is more suitable.

e. The Plaza Hotel: 1, 3

The Sea View Inn: 2, 4, 5

Coffee, Please – page 31

a. 1. Fine, thanks. 4. Yes, a hamburger and French fries, please.

2. Thank you. 5. Yes, a cup of coffee, please.
3. No, thanks. I don’t like salad.

b. POSSIBLE DIALOGUE:
Waiter: Hello, can I help you? Would you like a menu?
Customer: Yes, please.
Waiter: Here you are. What would you like to have?
Customer: I would like a big salad and some chicken please.
Waiter: OK. Would you like something to drink first?
Customer: Yes, I would like some cold water now.
Waiter: OK.
Customer: Thank you.
Present Progressive – Yes / No Questions / Short Answers – page 32

a. 1. Are you working hard? 4. Are you watching the news?

2. Is your boss swimming, too? 5. Are you coming home tomorrow?
3. Are you having fun?

b. 1. Yes, he is.
2. Yes, they are.
3. Yes, he is.
4. Yes, they are.
5. No, she isn’t.
6. Yes, he is.
UNIT 5: Going Out

In the Library – page 33

a. 1. sitting 4. drinking
2. talking 5. listening
3. looking

b. 1. True 4. True
2. False 5. True
3. False 6. True

c. Accept all logical answers.

Richard’s Romance – page 35

a. 1. Penny
2. Richard
3. Richard
4. Penny

b. 1. Richard is a student.
2. Richard and Penny are studying Spanish.
3. Penny is sitting next to Richard.
4. Richard isn’t listening to the teacher.
5. Richard is writing a note to Penny.
6. Richard and Penny go to a restaurant after class.
7. Richard and Penny are eating salads.
8. Penny is thinking about her salad.

d. 1. c 3. b
2. c 4. a

e. POSSIBLE ANSWER:
Dear Richard,
Yes, I want to be your girlfriend. I can’t meet you today at the Mexican Restaurant at
1:30 p.m. because I have another class until 3:00 p.m. I can meet you there at 3:30.
Love,
Penny
Let’s Go – page 37

a. Dialogue A: c, e, a, b, d
Dialogue B: e, c, b, d, a, f

b. 1. Let’s meet at the coffee shop

2. Let’s walk to the park
3. Let’s take a taxi
4. Let’s go to the university

c. POSSIBLE ANSWER:
You: Let’s go to the museum this afternoon.
Your partner: I don’t like the museum. The weather is beautiful. Let’s go to the
park for a picnic.
You: OK. We can buy some hamburgers and fries and have lunch in the
park.
Your partner: That’s a good idea!

Present Progressive: Wh Questions – page 38

a. 1. Penny is sitting next to Richard.

2. The students are sitting in the classroom.
3. The teacher is writing on the board.
4. The girl is eating a sandwich.
5. The boys are reading a newspaper.
6. Richard is smiling at Penny because he likes her.
UNIT 6: About People

Outgoing Message – Page 39

a. your first name, your family name, your telephone number, your reason for calling

b. 1. b
2. c
3. a

c. 1. Sally lives alone.

2. The Chan family are on vacation.
3. Antonio Martinez doesn’t work on the weekend.
4. Sally has a mobile phone.
5. No, his office closes at 5:00 p.m.

Monaco – Page 41

a. 1. The sun is shining.

2. John and Jenny are relaxing by the pool and reading.
3. The food is great.
4. They are going to Malaga tomorrow.
5. Shirley is going to see them in two weeks.

b. 1, 2, 5

Studies – Page 43

a. 1. Kumiko 4. Yes, she is.

2. Columbia University 5. Yes, I do.
3. English

Be: Negative – Page 44

a. 2. Mark and Ana aren’t Shirley and Mario’s children. They’re John and Jenny's
children.
3. Shirley and Mario aren’t Lucy’s grandparents. They’re her parents.
4. John isn’t Martha’s husband. He’s Jenny’s husband./He’s her son.
5. Jenny isn’t Lucy’s sister. She’s her aunt.
UNIT 7: For Sale

Ad – Page 45

a. Time: 9:00 a.m., 12 o’ clock

Furniture: sofa, bed
Places: 55 Park Avenue, New York City
Days: Saturday, Monday

b. 1. sale 5. open
2. selling 6. midnight
3. percent 7. weeks
4. price 8. come

Car For Sale – Page 47

a. 1. B and C 4. B
2. C 5. A
3. C 6. Blue

b. 1. Sue should buy the red sports car (C)

2. John should buy the Volkswagen (B)

c. 1. 973 1463 4. dark blue

2. a refrigerator 5. yes
3. a children’s bed 6. $300

Phone Call – Page 49

a. 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

b. 1, 3, 5, 6

c. POSSIBLE DIALOGUE:
You: Hello, is this Dr. Denver's office?
Your partner: Yes, can I help you?
You: I don’t feel well and I want to make an appointment to see Dr. Denver.
Your partner: OK. Can you come on Wednesday at 9:00 a.m.?
You: No. Do you have a later appointment?
Your partner: Yes. Can you come at 2:30 p.m.?
You: Yes.
Your partner: What is your name and telephone number?
Nouns: Possessive – Page 30

a. 2. Mandy’s CDs
3. Lee’s magazines
4. Mandy’s book
5. Lee’s hats
6. Mandy’s ball
UNIT 8: On The Move

The Bus to Trenton Street – Page 51

a. 1. e 4. c
2. d 5. a
3. b

b. 1. 1.
2. corner of Jackson and High Street
3. No, it doesn’t.
4. 2

Susan’s Train Ride – Page 53

a. 1. 17.31 3. 1.00
2. 21.00

b. Susan is unhappy because she has missed her stop and she will be home very late.

c. 1. b 4. c
2. a 5. c
3. c

Bus Stop – Page 55

a. Jane: What time is it?

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

Pronouns: Possessive – Page 56

a. True, False, False, False, False

b. The jacket and hat belong to Susan.

The pen, bag and wallet belong to Paulo.
The train tickets belong to Susan and Paulo.
The letter belongs to Mr. Sharp.