Contents

Class 1 What’s your name? 2

Class 2 Are you Andrea Clark?; Saying hello 4

Class 3 Personal information; Saying goodbye 6

Class 4 Are you from Rio? 8

Class 5 What’s in your bag? 11

Class 6 Where are my car keys? 14

Class 7 Numbers and ages; Wh- questions 17

Class 8 Clothes; Colors 19

Writing Worksheets 1–16 22-37

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 CLASS 1
1 CONVERSATION My name is Joshua Brown.

A Listen and practice.

Joshua Hello. My name is Joshua Brown.

Isabella Hi. My name is Isabella Martins.

Joshua It’s nice to meet you, Isabella.

Isabella Nice to meet you, too.

Joshua I’m sorry. What’s your last name again?

Isabella It’s Martins.

First names Last names

Joshua Brown
Isabella Martins

B PAIR WORK Introduce yourself to your partner.

2 GRAMMAR FOCUS
My, your, his, her

What’s your name? My name’s Carlos. What’s = What is

What’s his name? His name’s Joshua.
What’s her name? Her name’s Isabella.

A Complete the conversations. Use my,

my your, his, or her.

1. A: Hello. What’s your name? 2. A: What’s name?

B: Hi. name is Carlos. B: name is Ethan.
What’s name? A: And what’s name?
A: name is Akina. B: name is Caroline.

B PAIR WORK Practice the conversations with a partner.

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 3 SPEAKING Spelling names

A Listen and practice.

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z

B CLASS ACTIVITY Listen and practice. Then practice with your own names.
Make a list of your classmates’ names.
A: What’s your name?
B: My name is Akina Hayashi. My classmates
A: Is that A-K-I-N-A? Akina Hayashi
B: Yes, that’s right. Ethan Reed
A: How do you spell your last name? H-A-Y-A-S-H-Y?
B: No, it’s H-A-Y-A-S-H-I.

4 LISTENING Your name, please?

How do you spell the names? Listen and check (✓) the correct answers.
1. Kate 2. Erick 3. Sophia 4. Zackary
Cate Eric Sofia Zachary

5 SNAPSHOT
Listen and practice.

Names and

Nicholas (Nick)
& nicknames
Madison (Maddie) Jennifer (Jen)

Emily (Em) Joshua (Josh) Isabella (Izzy)

Michael (Mike) William (Will) Elizabeth (Liz)

Nicholas Hoult

What are some popular names and nicknames in your country?

Do you have a nickname? What is it? Jennifer Lawrence

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6 CONVERSATION Are you Andrea Clark?

A Listen and practice.

Excuse me. Are you
Daniel Andrea Clark?

Sheila No, I’m not. She’s over there.

Daniel Oh, I’m sorry.

Lena Matt? This is your book.

Oh, thank you. You’re

Matt in my math class, right?

Lena Yes, I am. I’m Lena Garza.

Hey, Christy, this is Ben.

Jack He’s in our history class.

Christy Hi, Ben.

Ben Hi, Christy. Nice to meet you.

B GROUP WORK Greet a classmate. Then introduce him or her

to another classmate.
“Hey, Eduardo, this is . . .”

7 GRAMMAR FOCUS
The verb be

I’m Lena Garza. Are you Andrea Clark? I’m = I am

You’re in my class. Yes, I am. (Yes, I’m.) You’re = You are
She’s over there. (Andrea is over there.) No, I’m not. He’s = He is
He’s in our class. (Ben is in our class.) She’s = She is
It’s Garza. (My last name is Garza.) How are you? It’s = It is
I’m fine, thanks.

A Complete the conversation with the correct words in parentheses.

Then practice with a partner.
Ben Hello, Christy. How are (are / is) you?
Christy (I’m / It’s) fine, thanks. (I’m / It’s)
sorry – what’s your name again?
Ben (Is / It’s) Ben – Ben Durant.
Christy That’s right! Ben, this (is / it’s) Joshua Brown.
(He’s / She’s) in our history class.
Ben (I’m / It’s) nice to meet you.
Joshua Hi, Ben. I think (I’m / you’re ) in my English class, too.
Ben Oh, right! Yes, I (am / ‘m).
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 B Complete the conversations. Then practice in groups.
Cara Excuse me. Are you Alex Lane?
James No, not. My name
James Harris. Alex over there.
Cara Oh, sorry.

Cara you Alex Lane?

Alex Yes, I .
Cara Hi. Cara Ruiz.
Alex Oh, in my history class, right?
Cara Yes, I .
Alex nice to meet you, Cara.

C CLASS ACTIVITY Write your name on a piece of paper.

Put the papers in a bag. Then take a different paper.
Find the other student.
A: Excuse me. Are you Min-ji Cho?
B: No, I’m not. She’s over there.
A: Hi. Are you Min-ji Cho?
C: Yes, I am.

8 SPEAKING Saying hello

A Listen and practice.

1 2
Hi, Mia and Gina.
How’s it going?

Good morning,
Taylor. How are you?

I’m just fine,

Mrs. Rodriguez.
Great, thanks! How
Thank you.
about you, Sandra?

3 4
Good evening, Miss Roy.

Good afternoon,
Amanda. How are you?
I’m OK, thank you.

Pretty good, thanks. Hello, Mr. Cooper.

How are you doing? How are you?

B CLASS ACTIVITY Go around the class. Greet your classmates formally (with titles) and informally
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9 SPEAKING Personal information

A Listen and practice.

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
zero one two three four five six seven eight nine ten
(oh)

B PAIR WORK Practice these phone numbers and email addresses.

RW
Then listen and check your answers.

JA Jessica Adams
Ryan Walker
402-555-2301 (work phone) 212-924-1764 643-555-2285
(home phone) (cell phone)
646-486-1004 (cell phone)
[email protected] (email address) [email protected]
(email address)

dot underscore
at dash

“Her name is Jessica Adams. Her work phone number is four-oh-two,

five-five-five, two-three-oh-one. Her cell . . .”

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12 LISTENING Contact information

A Isabella and Joshua

100%
are making a list of
classmates’ phone Contacts
numbers and email
addresses. Listen Name Phone Number Email address
and complete the list.
Ben Durant 718-555-8241

Cara Ruiz

Andrea Clark

Akina Hayashi

B CLASS ACTIVITY Make a list of your classmates’ names,

phone numbers, and email addresses.
A: What’s your name? A: And what’s your phone number?
B: I’m Maria Ventura. B: It’s 323-555-7392.

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11 INTERCHANGE ACTIVITY Celebrity classmates

A Imagine you are a celebrity. Write your name, phone number,

and email address on the screens.

Contacts Contacts

Name Phone Number Name Phone Number

Usain Bolt 646-555-0831

Email address Email address

[email protected]

B CLASS ACTIVITY Go around the class. Introduce yourself to three useful expressions
“celebrities.” Ask and answer questions to complete the screens.
A: Hi. My name is Emma Watson. I’m sorry.

B: I’m Usain Bolt. Nice to meet you, Emma. Can you repeat that?
A: Usain, what’s your email address? How do you spell that?
B: It’s U-S-A-I-N-B-O-L-T underscore eight-seven at C-U-P dot O-R-G.
A: I’m sorry. Can you repeat that?

Contacts

Name Phone Number

Email address

Contacts

Name Phone Number

Emma Watson

Email address

Contacts

Name Phone Number

Email address

Usain Bolt

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12 SPEAKING Saying good-bye

A Listen and practice.

1 3
Bye, Robin. See you later, Mike.

See you
tomorrow,
Preeti. Bye-bye, Mike.

2 4
Good night, Jake. Good-bye, Mr. Davis. Have a great weekend.

Good-bye, Liz.
Have a good evening!
Thank you, Mr. Flores. You, too.

CLASS 4
13 CONVERSATION Are you from Rio?

A Listen and practice.

Alexis Are you from Florida, Felipe?

Well, my family is in Florida now,

Felipe but we’re from Brazil originally.

Really? My father is Brazilian –

Alexis from Rio de Janeiro!

Felipe So, is your first language Portuguese?

Alexis No, it’s English. Are you from Rio?

Felipe No, we’re not. We’re from São Paulo.

B Listen to Alexis and Felipe talk to Fernando, Nanami, and Sophia. Check (✓) True or False.
True False
1. Fernando is from Spain.

2. Nanami is from Japan.

3. Sophia’s first language is French.

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14 GRAMMAR FOCUS
Negative statements and yes/no questions with be

I’m not from Rio. Are you from São Paulo? I am. I’m not.
You’re not late. Am I early? you are. you’re not.
She’s not from Japan. Is she from the U.S.? she is. she’s not.
He’s not from Chile. Is he from Mexico? Yes, he is. No, he’s not.
It’s not English. Is it French? it is. it’s not.
We’re not from China. Are you from South Korea? we are. we’re not.
You’re not early. Are we late? you are. you’re not.
They’re not in India. Are they in Egypt? they are. they’re not.

We’re = we are

A Complete the conversations. Then practice with a partner.

1. A: Are Diana and Mario from Ecuador?
B: No, not. from Mexico.
A: you from Mexico, too?
B: No, not . I’m from Colombia.
A: So, your first language Spanish?
B: Yes, it .

2. A: Meera from England?

B: No, not. She’s from Australia.
A: she from Sydney?
B: Yes, she . But her parents are from India. Bogotá, Colombia
not from Australia originally.
A: Meera’s first language Hindi?
B: No, not. English.

3. A: Ji-hye, you and Kwang-ho from

South Korea?
B: Yes, we .
A: And from Seoul?
B: No, not. from Busan.

B Match the questions with the answers. Then practice with a

Busan, South Korea
partner.
1. Are Liam and Grace from England? d a. No, he’s not. He’s from Shanghai.
2. Is your first language Mandarin? b. Yes, she is. She’s from London.
3. Are you Egyptian? c. No, it’s not. It’s Cantonese.
4. Is Mr. Lau from Beijing? d. No, they’re not. They’re from New Zealand.
5. Is your mother from the U.K.? e. Yes, we are. We’re from Cairo.

C PAIR WORK Write five questions about your classmates.

Then ask and answer your questions with a partner.

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 15 SPEAKING Is Bruno Mars from Italy?

A Where are these people from? Check (✓) your guesses.

1 2 3 4 5

Bruno Mars Morena Baccarin Gael García Bernal Mao Asada Chris Hemsworth
Italy Argentina Brazil China Australia
the Philippines Brazil Mexico Japan Canada
the U.S. the U.S. Spain South Korea England

B PAIR WORK Compare your guesses. Then check your answers

at the bottom of the page.
A: Is Bruno Mars from Italy?
B: No, he’s not.
A: Is he from the Philippines?
4. Japan 5. Australia 3. Mexico Answers: 1. the U.S. 2. Brazil

16 SNAPSHOT
Listen and practice.

THE TEN CITIES COUNTRIES

LARGEST CITIES 1.
2.
Tokyo
Delhi
6.
7.
São Paulo
Osaka
a.
b.
Brazil
China
IN THE WORLD 3. Shanghai 8. Beijing c. Egypt
4. Mexico City 9. New York d. India
5. Mumbai 10. Cairo e. Japan
f. Mexico
g. the U.S.

(based on population)
10. c 9. g 8. b 7. e 6. a 5. d 3. b 4. f 2. d Answers: 1. e

Match the cities with the countries. Then check your answers at the bottom of the Snapshot.
What other large cities are in each country? What large cities are in your country?

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17 SNAPSHOT
Listen and practice.

WHAT’S IN
YOUR BAG?
a laptop
keys
sunglasses

a cell phone an umbrella

an energy bar
a wallet
a hairbrush

Check (✓) the things in your bag.

What is one other thing in your bag?

18 CONVERSATION What are these?

Listen and practice.

Brandon Excuse me. What are these?

Christina They’re flash drives.

Brandon Oh, they’re cool. And what’s this?

Christina It’s a tablet.

Brandon A tablet? Really? Wow! It’s great!

Christina Yes, it is. It’s a new model.

Brandon Huh . . . and what’s this?

Christina It’s a tablet case.

Oh. It’s . . . interesting . . .

Brandon and different.

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 19 GRAMMAR FOCUS
This/these, it/they; plurals

It’s = It is
What’s this?
What They’re = They are
This is a laptop.
It’s a flash drive.

What are these?

These are laptops.
They’re flash drives.

Complete these conversations. Then practice with a partner.

1. A: What are these ? 2. A: What ? 3. A: What ?

B: . B: . B: .

4. A: What ? 5. A: What ? 6. A: What ?

B: . B: . B: .

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20 PRONUNCIATION Plural –s endings

A Listen and practice. Notice the pronunciation of the plural –s endings.

s = /z/ s = /s/ (e)s = /�z/
flash drive flash drives desk desks tablet case tablet cases
cell phone cell phones laptop laptops class classes
pencil pencils backpack backpacks hairbrush hairbrushes

B Say the plural form of these nouns. Then complete the chart.

phone case student ID paper clip newspaper purse

tablet television ticket box

/z/ /s/ /�z/

phone cases

C Listen and check your answers.

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 CLASS 6
21 CONVERSATION Where are my car keys?

Listen and practice.

Lauren Oh, no! Where are my car keys?

Matt I don’t know. Are they in your purse?

Lauren No, they’re not.

Matt Maybe they’re on the table in the restaurant.

Server Excuse me. Are these your keys?

Lauren Yes, they are. Thank you!

Server You’re welcome. And is this your wallet?

Hmm. No, it’s not. Where’s

Lauren your wallet, Matthew?

It’s in my pocket. . . . Wait a

Matt minute! That is my wallet!

22 GRAMMAR FOCUS
Yes/No and where questions with be

Is this your wallet? Where’s your wallet?

Yes, it is. / No, it’s not. It’s in my pocket.
Are these your keys? Where are my keys?
Yes, they are. / No, they’re not. They’re on the table.

A Complete these conversations. Then practice with a partner.

1. A: Is this your cell phone? 3. A: Where your headphones?
B: No, not. B: on the table.
A: these your car keys? A: No, not. They’re my
B: Yes, are. Thanks! headphones!
B: You’re right. My headphones
2. A: Where my glasses? in my backpack.
B: Are your glasses?
A: No, they’re . 4. A: this my umbrella?
B: Look! they in your B: No, not. It’s my umbrella.
pocket? A: Sorry. is my umbrella?
A: Yes, . Thanks! B: on your chair.
A: Oh, you’re right!

B GROUP WORK Choose one of your things and put it in a bag. Then choose
something from the bag that is not your object. Find the owner of this object.
A: Is this your pen, Akiko? C: Are these your keys, Marcos?
B: No, it’s not. D: Let me see. Yes, they are.

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23 WORD POWER Prepositions; article the

A Listen and practice.

Where is the cell phone?
The cell phone is in the box.

in in front of

behind on next to under

B Complete these sentences. Then listen and check your answers.

1. The books are in the 2. The flash drives are 3. The newspaper is
backpack . . .

4. The chair is 5. The wallet is 6. The glasses are

. . .

C PAIR WORK Ask and answer questions about the pictures in part B.
A: Where are the books? B: They’re in the backpack.

24 LISTENING Emily’s things

Listen. Where are Emily’s things? Check (✓) the correct locations.

1. sunglasses on the table in her purse

2. ID in her wallet in front of the clock
3. headphones on the chair next to the television
4. tablet on the table under the table

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 25 SPEAKING Where are Kevin’s things?

PAIR WORK Help Kevin find his things. Ask and answer questions.

cell phone hairbrush laptop umbrella glasses keys tablet credit card

A: Where’s his cell phone?

B: It’s under the chair.

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 CLASS 7
26 CONVERSATION Who’s that?

A Listen and practice.

Nadia Who’s that?

Ben She’s my sister.

Nadia She’s really pretty. What’s her name?

Ben Madison. We call her Maddie.

Nadia Madison . . . that’s a beautiful name. How old is she?

Ben She’s twenty-eight.

Nadia And what’s she like? Is she nice?

Ben Well, she’s shy, but she’s really kind.

Nadia And who’s that little girl?

Ben That’s her daughter Mia. She’s six years old.

Nadia She’s cute!

Ben Yes, she is – and she’s very smart, too.

27 SPEAKING Numbers and ages

A Listen and practice.

11 eleven 21 twenty-one 40 forty
12 twelve 22 twenty-two 50 fifty
13 thirteen 23 twenty-three 60 sixty
14 fourteen 24 twenty-four 70 seventy
15 fifteen 25 twenty-five 80 eighty
16 sixteen 26 twenty-six 90 ninety
17 seventeen 27 twenty-seven 100 one hundred
18 eighteen 28 twenty-eight 101 one hundred (and) one
19 nineteen 29 twenty-nine 102 one hundred (and) two
20 twenty 30 thirty 103 one hundred (and) three
B Listen and practice. Notice the word stress.

thirteen – thirty fourteen – forty fifteen – fifty sixteen – sixty

C PAIR WORK Look at the people in Ben’s family for one minute. How old are they?
Close your books and tell your partner.

A. Carol – 76 B. Richard – 50 C. Karen – 49 D. Amber – 17 E. Jay and Joe – 10

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 28 GRAMMAR FOCUS
Wh-questions with be

What’s your name? Who’s that? Who are they?

My name is Sophia. She’s my sister. They’re my classmates.
Where are you from? How old is she? Where are they from?
I’m from Canada. She’s twenty-eight. They’re from San Francisco.
How are you today? What’s she like? What’s San Francisco like?
I’m fine, thanks. She’s very nice. It’s very beautiful.

Who’s = Who is

A Complete the conversations with Wh-questions. Then practice with a partner.

1. A: Look! Who’s that ?
B: Oh, she’s a new student.
A: ?
B: I think her name is Yoo-jin.
A: Yoo-jin? ?
B: She’s from South Korea.

2. A: Hi, Brittany. ?
B: I’m fine, thanks. My friend Leandro is here this
week – from Argentina.
A: Oh, cool. ?
B: He’s really friendly.
A: ?
B: He’s twenty-five years old.

3. A: Azra, ?
B: I’m from Turkey. From Ankara.
A: ?
B: Well, Ankara is the capital of Turkey. It’s very old.
A: ?
B: My last name is Ganim.

4. A: Good morning, Luke.

?
B: I’m great, thanks.
A: Cool. ?
B: They’re my friends from school.
A: ?
B: They’re from Miami, like me.

B PAIR WORK Write six Wh-questions about your partner

and six Wh-questions about your partner’s best friend.
Then ask and answer the questions.

Your partner Your partner’s best friend

Where are you from? Who’s your best friend?

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 CLASS 8
29 WORD POWER Clothes

A Listen and practice.

Clothes for work hat

T-shirt
shirt
jacket scarf
blouse

tie
gloves
sweater

shorts
suit

belt
boots
pants jeans
skirt socks

shoes sneakers

pajamas
raincoat
dress
high heels
cap

coat swimsuits

04.01Rk
B Complete the chart with words from part
04.01Rm
A.
Clothes for warm weather Clothes for cold weather

86˚F 30˚C 32˚F 0˚C

C PAIR WORK Look around the classroom. What clothes do you see? Tell a partner.
“I see jeans, a sweater, boots, and . . .”

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 30 GRAMMAR FOCUS
Possessives

Adjectives Pronouns Names

my mine. Jack’s tie. s = /s/
your yours. Taylor’s shoes. s = /z/
These are his shoes. These shoes are his. Alex’s coat. s = /�z/
her hers.
our ours. Whose tie is this? It’s Greg’s.
their theirs. Whose shoes are these? They’re Taylor’s.

A Complete the conversations with the correct words in parentheses. Then practice with a partner.
1. A: This isn’t my (my / mine) 3. A: Are these (your / yours)
raincoat. Is it (your / gloves, Erin?
yours)? B: No, they’re not
B: No, it’s not (my / mine). (my / mine). Maybe they are Logan’s.
Ask Emma. Maybe it’s (His / Your) gloves
(her / hers). are gray.
2. A: Hey! These aren’t (our / 4. A: (Whose / Yours) T-shirts
ours) sneakers! are these? Are they Hayley’s and Brad’s?
B: You’re right. (Our / Ours) B: No, they’re not
are over there. (their / theirs) T-shirts.
(Their / Theirs) are white, not blue.

B CLASS ACTIVITY Put one of your things in a box. Then choose a different thing from the box.
Go around the class and find the owner.
A: Laura, are these sunglasses yours? C: Wei, is this your pen?
B: No, they’re not mine. Maybe they’re Joon-ho’s. D: Yes, it is.

31 SPEAKING Colors

A Listen and practice.

white light gray gray

dark gray beige light brown

pur

da
re d

rk
ple

brown dark brown black blu k

e pin

B GROUP WORK Ask about favorite colors. blue orange

A: What are your favorite colors?
ye
B: My favorite colors are orange and dark blue. b lue llo
w
ht
lig
lig
en

C GROUP WORK Describe the clothes in Exercise 1.

ht
gre

gre
green

A: The suit is black.

rk

en
da

B: The socks are dark blue.

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32 INTERCHANGE ACTIVITY Let’s talk!

A CLASS ACTIVITY Talk to your classmates. Ask two different classmates each question.
Write their names and answers.

Question Name: Name:

What’s your last name?

Where are you from?

What is your parents’ first language?

How do you spell your best friend’s name?

What’s your best friend like?

What is your email address?

What is your phone number?

B CLASS ACTIVITY Tell the class two things about your partners.
“Yumi’s last name is Suzuki. Francisco is from Guatemala.”

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 Unit 1 Writing Worksheet

EMAIL ABOUT YOU AND A FRIEND

Before You Write
Read Amanda’s email and complete the chart.

To: International Email Club [email protected]

Cc: [email protected]
Subject: Hello
Hello!
I am a new member of the club. My name is Amanda Wilson, but you can call me Mandy.
I’m from Boston and I’m married. My friend Andrew is also a member. Andrew’s last name is
Martel, and his nickname is Andy. He’s from Baltimore, but he’s in Boston now. He’s single.
We’re in the same English class.
Please write to me!
Mandy

Nickname Hometown Married or single?

Amanda

Andrew

Your First Draft

A Complete the chart with information about you and a friend.
Nickname Hometown Married or single?
You
Your friend

B Imagine you and your friend are new members of the International Email Club.
Write an email to the club. Use Amanda’s email above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s email. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the email?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your email.

new words
draft email hometown international second

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Unit 2 Writing Worksheet

ONLINE MESSAGE ABOUT YOUR DAILY ROUTINE

Before You Write
Read the message on the message board. How does Alex organize the information?
Check (P) the correct diagram.

I walk dogs!
Posted by Alex Martinez on Monday, August 11 at 5:19 A.M.

Hi!
I’m Alex and I’m from Mexico. I live in Guadalajara. I’m a freshman in college and I love dogs! I walk dogs
part-time.
I have classes every weekday. I start at 9:00 A.M. and finish at 4:00 P.M. I walk dogs every weeknight after
school from 5:00 to 9:00. I study for two or three hours. Then I go to bed.
What do you do every day? Do you like dogs? Write to me.
Alex
1. □ 2. □
• Greeting • Greeting
• Daily schedule • Introduction
• Introduction • Daily schedule
• Closing • Closing

Your First Draft

A What do you do every day? Make notes about your daily schedule.
B Write a message for a message board. Include a greeting, an introduction, your daily
schedule, and a closing. Use Alex’s message above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s message. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the message?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your message.

new words
closing diagram message board notes organize posted walk dogs

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 Unit 3 Writing Worksheet

AD
Before You Write
A Read the ad for a laptop. Write C (characteristics) or B (benefits) in the boxes.

Great Opportunity! JCN laptop 871YE

C 4 GB memory B Cheaper than laptops
in stores
1 TB hard drive
Lighter and smaller than
$450 other laptops

Order at www.better-laptops.com

B Read the ad again. Check (P) the correct boxes.

True False

1. The ad has a greeting. □ □

2. The ad has a phone number. □ □
3. The writer does not use complete sentences. □ □
4. The writer uses comparisons to describe the benefits. □ □
Your First Draft
A Choose an item to sell (for example, a watch, jeans, or a camera).
Write characteristics and benefits for the item.

B Write an ad for the item. Use the ad above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s ad. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the ad?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your ad.

new words
ad benefits characteristics hard drive laptop memory opportunity

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Unit 4 Writing Worksheet

SURVEY ABOUT MUSIC

Before You Write
Read the surveys. Which survey is more general? Which is more specific?

ENTERTAINMENT
1. What kind of music do
you like? SHOPPING
2. What’s your favorite band?
1. What kind of shopping do you prefer?
3. Who’s your favorite singer?
a. shopping at malls d. TV shopping
4. Do you watch TV every day?
b. catalog shopping e. online shopping
5. What’s your favorite kind
c. shopping at small stores f. shopping at department
of movie?
stores
6. Do you go to the movies
2. What do you buy at secondhand stores?
every week?
a. clothes b. books c. neither
3. How much do you spend each month on clothes?
a. less than $50 b. $50 to $100 c. more than $100

Your First Draft

A Make a survey about music. Include three general questions and three
specific questions.

B PAIR WORK Read your partner’s survey. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the survey?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

A Use your partner’s answers to revise your survey.
B GROUP WORK Give six students your survey. Collect the completed surveys.

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SURVEY REPORT ABOUT MUSIC

(Note: Complete the Unit 4 Writing Worksheet before you begin this lesson.)
Before You Write
Read the survey results and the survey report. Number the results
in the order they appear in the report.

Survey results Survey report

Number of respondents: 30 There are 30 respondents to the survey.
All respondents like music. Nearly all
Nine people hate reggae.
like rock. Many of them like Maroon 5.
1 Thirty people like music. Most respondents want to play a musical
instrument, but few play a musical
Eighteen people like reggae.
instrument. Many respondents like reggae,
Twenty-seven people like rock. but some hate it. Few respondents do not
know any reggae musicians.
Three people do not know any reggae
musicians.

Twenty people like Maroon 5.

Five people play a musical instrument.

Twenty-five people want to play a

musical instrument.

Your First Draft

A Look at your completed surveys from the Unit 4 Writing Worksheet.
Write sentences about how students answered each question.

B Use your sentences to write a survey report. Use the survey report above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s report. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the report?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your report.

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PARAGRAPH ABOUT YOUR FAVORITE ACTIVITY

Before You Write
Look at the word web. Then read the paragraph. Number the topics
in the order they appear in the paragraph.
sometimes
watch TV news never
biographies homework

newspapers 1 Reading short stories animals

magazines novels usually

often
usually

My favorite activity is reading. I usually read novels and short stories. Short stories about
animals are my favorite. Sometimes I read biographies, too. I’m a history student, and I read
biographies for homework. I often read magazines, but I never read the newspaper. I watch the
news on TV.

Your First Draft

A Make a word web about your favorite activity. Use the word web above as a model.
B Write a paragraph about the activity. Use the ideas from your word
web and the paragraph above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s word web and paragraph. Write answers
to these questions.
1. What do you like about the paragraph?
2. Do the word web and the paragraph have the same information?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your paragraph.

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biography magazine novel short story word web

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EMAIL ABOUT A VACATION

Before You Write
Read the email and complete the diagram.

To: [email protected]
Subject: Our vacation

Dear Sylvia,

How’s everything? We just came back from our vacation in Peru.

It was fantastic! Machu Picchu is an Inca city in the Andes
Mountains. We took a bus in Aguas Calientes and arrived in
Machu Picchu in the morning. We spent the day there and went
to Cuzco in the evening. In Cuzco we hired a Peruvian guide, and
we learned a lot about the Inca culture.

Talk to you soon,

Peter and Julie

event 1 event 2 event 3 event 4 event 5

took bus in learned a lot

Aguas → → → → about Inca
Calientes culture

Your First Draft

A Make a diagram about a vacation. Use the diagram above as a model.
B Write an email about the vacation. Use the ideas from your diagram and the
email above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s diagram and email. Write answers
to these questions.
1. What do you like about the email?
2. Do the diagram and the email have the same information?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your email.

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EMAIL ABOUT NEIGHBORHOODS

Before You Write
Read the email and complete the maps.

Hi, Mom!
I arrived in Cambridge early this morning. Sally met me at the bus station, and we
went to her house. She lives outside Cambridge. It’s a very quiet neighborhood, and
all the houses have gardens. There are some shops across the street and a
restaurant around the corner. It’s very different from our neighborhood in New York!
In the afternoon we went to the center of town. We walked around Trinity Street and
St. John’s Street. There are some beautiful colleges such as St. John’s College and
Trinity College. Next to the colleges, there are some interesting gift shops and across
the street there’s a really old bookstore.
I’m having a great time here!
Ann

St. John’s

Your First Draft

A Draw maps of two interesting neighborhoods.
B Write an email describing the neighborhoods. Use the email above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s maps and email. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the email?
2. Do the maps and the email have the same information?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your letter.

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DESCRIPTION OF YOURSELF
Before You Write
Read the description. Number the topics in the order they appear.

My name is Rod White.

I’m 18 and I think I’m Name: Rod White
handsome. I’m prett
prett
ttyy tall, Age: 18
with straight black hair. Appearance: handsome
My eyes are black, too.
Eyes: black
I’m a litt
little
le shy, but I’m
Favorite clothes: T-shirts
very friendly. My favorite
clothes are T-shirts. Hair: straight, black

Height: tall

Personality: shy, friendly

Your First Draft

A Complete the chart with your own information.

Name: Clothes:
Age: Hair:
Appearance: Height:
Eyes: Personality:

B Write a description of yourself. Use the information from your chart and
Rod’s description above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s description. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the description?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your description.

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TEXT ON WHAT YOU HAVE DONE AND WANT TO DO

Before You Write
Read the descriptive paragraphs and complete the chart.

I have done two things I am really happy about. First, I’ve traveled to several
countries. On these trips I learned a lot about other cultures. I also tried many
interesting foods and made many friends. Second, I’ve found a job in a law
office. This is good experience for me because I want to be a lawyer. Also, the
salary is good and the people are friendly.
There are two things I’ve never done that I’ve always wanted to do. First, I’ve
always wanted to travel to Egypt. I’ve never been there, but I love to read books
and watch movies about it. I think Egyptian history is fascinating! Second, I’d
like to learn to play the drums. I’ve always wanted to join a band because I think
it would be a lot of fun. It’s a good way to make some money, too!
Monica Lynch

Things she has done Things she wants to do

Your First Draft

A Make a chart about things you have done and things you want to do. Use the
chart above as a model.

B Write one paragraph about things you have done. Write another paragraph about things
you want to do. Use the information from your chart and the paragraphs above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s paragraphs. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the paragraphs?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your paragraphs.

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FAQ SHEET ABOUT A PLACE

Before You Write
Read the FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions). Check ( P) the correct answers.

FAQs about the Museum

1. Can I take photos?
You can use cameras and video equipment. However, you can’t use tripods.
2. Can I draw pictures of things in the museum?
You can use pencils, sketchbooks, and notebooks, but you can’t use paint.
3. Is there a restaurant in the museum?
Yes, there is. The Museum Café is next to the Museum Shop on the second floor.
4. Should I reserve tickets in advance?
Individuals don’t need reservations. Groups of ten or more should call (411) 555-3617.
5. Who should I call for further information?
You should call Visitor Services at (411) 555-3618.

1. What’s the purpose of the text?

□ a. to describe the museum □ b. to give information □ c. to describe the museum
and give information
2. How often do people ask the questions in the text?
□ a. always   □ b. often   □ c. hardly ever  

Your First Draft

A Choose a park, museum, zoo, or another place you know well. Add three more questions to
the chart. Then answer the questions.

FAQs about
1. Can I take photos? 4.
2. Can I draw pictures of things? 5.
3. Is there a restaurant? 6.

B PAIR WORK Read your partner’s FAQs. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the FAQs?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your FAQs.

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advance Equipment paint sketchbook tripod

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NOTICE WITH HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS

Before You Write
Read the notice. Write the problem next to each health or safety tip.

the flu sore eyes bad posture stress head injuries

FACTORY HEALTH AND SAFETY TIPS

1. It’s important that all employees get a flu shot. __________________
2. It’s a good idea to wear your helmet at all times. __________________
3. You should take a five-minute break from your computer every hour. __________________
4. You should try to sit up straight. __________________
5. You should relax at our new health spa. __________________
Adapted from New Interchange Business Companion 1

Your First Draft

A What health and safety problems do students have? Complete the chart below.
Write advice for each problem.

Problem Advice
1. stress go to the gym regularly
2. headaches
3.
4.
5.

B Write a notice. Use the information from your chart and the notice above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s notice. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the notice?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your notice.

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helmet injury posture safety shot tips

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR

Before You Write
A Read the letters to the editor of a magazine. Who is in favor of fast food? Who is against it?
Dear Editor, Dear Editor,
I just read your article about fast food, and I Young people eat fast food for three reasons.
am shocked. More than 70 percent of First, it is easy to find. Second, it is often
children in this city eat fast food several times cheaper than other food. Third, they love it!
a week, and so do teenagers! This is a You say fast food makes children fat. I’m sure
serious risk to their health. Fast food has a lot that’s not true. My son and daughter eat fast
of calories, but it doesn’t have much protein. food every day. My son is thin and so is my
Someone should do something about this daughter. They’re very healthy, too!
problem. Nadia Champion
George Kent

B Read the letters again. Check (P) the correct boxes.

Fact Opinion
1. More than 70 percent of children eat fast food several times a week. □ □
2. This is a serious risk to children’s health. □ □
3. Fast food is often cheaper than other food. □ □
4. I’m sure that’s not true. □ □
Your First Draft
A Choose a statement that you agree with. Then write facts and opinions that support it.
1. Eating at home is better than eating out. 2. Health food is boring.

Statement: ______________________________________________________________

Facts: __________________________________________________________________

Opinions: _______________________________________________________________

B Write a letter to the editor. Use your statement, facts, and opinions and the letters above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s letter. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the letter?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your letter.
tiy

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TOURIST BROCHURE
Before You Write
Read the tourist brochure and complete the sentences.

Vienna
1 The Imperial Palace is one of the largest buildings in Vienna. It has 2,600 rooms. At over 700 years
old, it is also one of the oldest buildings. It is one of the most fascinating places to visit in the
Austrian capital.
2 Today, the palace contains the imperial apartments, a treasury, a library, and a horseback riding
school. There are also several important museums. It is also the home of the Vienna Boys’ Choir.
3 The Imperial Palace is in the center of Vienna. You can get there by subway, bus, or car. It’s open every
day from 9:00 A.M. to 5:30 P.M. In July and August, it is open until 6:00. The ticket office closes at 4:30.
a. Paragraph explains why you should visit the palace.
b. Paragraph gives details about
the palace’s location and hours.
c. Paragraph explains what
tourists can see at the palace.

Your First Draft

A Choose a tourist attraction in your city or town. Answer these questions.
Why should you visit this place?
What can you see there?
Where is it located?
What are the hours?

B Write a tourist brochure. Use the information in part A and the brochure
above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s brochure. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the brochure?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your brochure.

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NOTES
Before You Write
Read the notes. Match each note with the correct purpose in the box.

to apologize to ask about someone

to complain to invite
to give information to make a request

Elizabeth – Jin – Luke –

I’m not coming to the office I can’t go out with you anymore. You used my phone to
tomorrow. I’m going to be out all I have a lot of problems and I download movies again! Now I
day visiting customers. need to be alone. I’m sorry. have a $200 cell phone bill!
Bert Mina Ethan

1. to give information 2. 3.

Hiro – Tracy– Monica –

Could you ask Martha to call me Are you doing anything this How are you? I haven’t seen
early tomorrow? I’m going to be evening? Would you like to you for a long time. Are you
at home until 10:30 A.M. have dinner at my place? OK?
Laura Cynthia Glenda

4. 5. 6.

Your First Draft

A Write three notes with different purposes. Use the notes above as a model.
B PAIR WORK Read your partner’s notes. Write answers to these questions.
1. Can you guess the purpose of each note?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your notes.

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CONGRATULATIONS EMAIL
Before You Write
Read the email and complete the word webs.

To: [email protected]
Subject: Congratulations!

Hi Liliana,
I heard you just graduated. Congratulations on getting your degree! What are you
going to do now? Do you still want to find a job at a museum? Or do you want to
study more?

I’m going to visit Mexico City on business in May. I plan to spend about a week
there. Are you going to be around? I’d like to see you. I can’t believe I haven’t
seen you for three years!

All the best,

Mike

What are you visit Mexico on

going to do? business

Mike’s questions Mike’s plans

Your First Draft

A Imagine a friend just started a new job. You want to write a congratulations email. Make a word web
with questions for your friend. Then make a word web with your plans.

B Write a congratulations email. Use the ideas from your word webs and the email above as a model.

C PAIR WORK Read your partner’s email. Write answers to these questions.
1. What do you like about the email?
2. What information is unclear?
3. What else do you want to know?

Your Second Draft

Use your partner’s answers to revise your email.

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