Grammar 1-1: Auxiliary Verbs #1
Complete the sentences with the appropriate auxiliary verb:
1. My housekeeper _______ sweeping the kitchen floor.
is
2. The airplane _______ delayed because of the weather.
was
3. They _______ reject anybody's ideas last night. (negative)
didn't
4. He will _______ heading home at that time.
be
5. They _______ tied the knot yet. (negative)
have not / haven’t
6. _______ he polish my shoes too this morning?
Did
7. _______ she been here all day?
Has
8. They _______ been contributing at all. (negative)
have not / haven’t
9. John must _______ spending the day at the beach. He loves the sun.
be
10. I would not like to _______ wearing a cast right now.
be
11. Toyota's sedans _______ usually made in North America.
are
12. Kindergarten students _______ usually rebel against their teacher. (negative)
do not / don’t
13. I do not think that company _______ sponsored the Olympic Games.
has
14. Have you _______ relying on your parents for money here?
been
15. I do not have any money and therefore will not _______ contributing any to help.
be
Grammar 1-1: Auxiliary Verbs #2
Complete the sentences with the appropriate form of have or have got:1. She _______ got a large extended family.
has
(Also correct: She has a large extended family.)
2. Did you _______ a good time last night?
have
3. Did your country _______ any pirates a long time ago?
have
4. He won’t _______ to pursue any goals when he is wealthy.
have
5. I have _______ to attend the parent council meeting for the school.
got
6. She has _______ a large tumour in her leg.
got
7. Our rug has _______ any stains. (negative)
not got
8. Jane is _______ a council meeting at the moment.
having
9. Living in the city has _______ many significant costs.
got
10. Most students have not _______ a lot of resources.
got
11. We will be _______ a party at his house tomorrow night.
having
12. When I was young, I did not _______ an optimistic outlook on life.
have
13. She has _______ to stay home tomorrow because of her injury.
got
= when there is a present obligation (something you have to do / must do) for a future event, you can use "got".
14. Jane _______ got an extremely tough decision to make.
has
15. We _______ have to rely on our teacher for everything anymore. (negative)
do not / don’t
Grammar 1-1: Auxiliary Verbs #3
Complete the sentences with short answers, question tags, or reply questions:
1. “Have you got to go so soon?” “Yes, _______.”
Yes, I have.
2. “She’s buying a new computer after school, _______?”
isn’t she?
3. “Did you have a get-together last night?” “No, _______.”
I didn't
4. “I consider my brother to be my closest sibling.” “_______?”
Do you? / You do?
5. “You haven’t been vacuuming, _______?”
have you
6. “I’m going to buy a sedan.” “_______?”
You are / Are you
7. “Will you join me in wedlock?” “No, _______”
I won't
8. “Has she been following fashion trends for a long time?” “Yes, _______”
she has
9. “People your age in my country aren't as mature as you.” “_______?”
They aren't / Aren't they
10. “They have a beautiful new rug in the living room.” “_______?”
They do / Do they
11. “She has a housekeeper, _______?”
doesn't she
12. “Her condition is stable, _______?”
isn't it
13. “Have your teeth got any stains?” “Yes, _______”
they have
14. “You’re related to him, _______?”
aren't you
15. “The cast on his leg was quite big.” “_______?”
Was it / It was
16. “The visiting team dominated the home team yesterday evening.” “_______?”
They did / It did / Did they / It did
17. “Despite his background, he doesn’t believe in evolution, _______?”
does he
18. “The earthquake was a catastrophe, _______?”
wasn't it
19. “Did your lawyer advocate for your rights?” “Yes, _______.”
he / she did
20. “This vase hasn't been polished, _______?”
has it
Grammar 1-2: Aspects #1
Complete the following sentences with the correct grammar tense based on the time of the sentence:
1. Her education _______ (simple: play) a significant role in her childhood success.
played
2. I _______ (simple: hope) to live in a wealthy area when I retire.
hope
3. The bus drivers _______ (simple: change) routes every other day.
change
4. While she is abroad, she is _______ (continuous: rely) on her parents' money to live.
relying
5. During the party tomorrow night, I _______ (continuous: contribute) by serving drinks.
will be contributing
I’m contributing = we use present tenses when there is a future event that has a present reality.
6. When they entered their class late, the other students _______ (simple / perfect: finish) a test.
had finished
7. The next time you see your niece, she _______ (simple / perfect: stop) wearing diapers.
will have stopped
8. The majority of students _______ (simple: have) a limited income.
have
9. The traffic light _______ (simple: indicate) stop when you entered the intersection.
indicated
10. The kindergarten teacher _______ (continuous: spend) a lot of time attending to the children when I visited the class.
was spending
11. These days, work _______ (simple: dominate) most of my time.
dominates
12. Recently, I _______ (continuous / perfect: pay) a lot of attention to my reflection in the mirror.
have been paying
13. The teacher _______ (continuous: get) his cast removed next week.
is getting
14. The wine _______ (simple / perfect: stain) the rug by the time it was discovered.
had stained
Grammar 1-2: Aspects #2
Complete the following sentences with the correct grammar tense based on the appropriate aspect of the verb:
1. Past: I (love) watching movies when I was a child.
loved
2. Future: She (sleep) if I call her when I finish work.
will be sleeping
3. Present: They (think) living together out of wedlock is a sin.
think
4. Present: She (think) about seeing that movie about pirates.
is thinking
5. Future: This time next year, they (establish) a new school. It will be open.
will have established
= like Part 1 #7.
6. Future: It (rain) in December.
will rain / will be raining
7. Present: The diligent student (study) all the time.
studies
8. Past: He (vacuuming) his apartment when I arrived. (Incomplete)
was vacuuming
9. Present: I don't think the council (meet) right now.
is meeting
10. Future: The baby (not wear) diapers this time next year.
will not / won't be wearing
= if there is a choice, English prefers the continuous. It sounds better and more interesting.
will not / won’t wear
= is possible but extremely unlikely
11. Past: I'm sorry I missed class yesterday. I (not feel) well.
didn't feel / wasn't feeling
12. Present: He usually (pursue) any beautiful woman he sees.
pursues
13. Past: When I was fourteen years old, I (rebel) against my parents. This continued until I was eighteen or nineteen.
was rebelling / rebelled
14. Past: The flight (be) delayed a few times yesterday afternoon.
was
= Passive.
Grammar 1-3: Active and Passive #1
Change the following active sentences to passive:
1. Someone robbed my bank last week.
My bank was robbed last week.
2. Edison invented the light bulb for homes in 1879.
The light bulb for homes was invented in 1879.
The light bulb was invented for homes in 1879.
3. People usually reject that idea.
That idea is usually rejected.
4. Journalists described the catastrophe in the newspapers.
The catastrophe was described in the newspapers by (the) journalists.
The catastrophe in the newspapers was described by (the) journalists.
5. She dusted the furniture in her apartment.
The furniture in her apartment was dusted.
6. Some people established this school a long time ago.
This school was established a long time ago.
7. Workers will improve the sedan's design next year.
The sedan's design will be improved next year.
8. The parents gave the spoiled son a new car.
The spoiled son was given a new car.
A new car was given to the spoiled son.
9. The mother changed the baby's diaper.
The baby's diaper was changed by the mother.
10. My friend asked me over to her house last night.
I was asked over to my friend's house last night.
I was asked over to her house last night.
I was asked over to her house by my friend last night.
= perfect grammar, but now there are three people in the situation. In the original sentence, there are only two people involved in the situation.
Grammar 1-3: Active and Passive #2
Choose the reason that best explains why the sentence would normally be used in the passive:
1. Someone robbed my bank last week.
- the agent is not important or already understood.
- the agent is not known
2. Edison invented the light bulb for homes in 1879.
- the agent is not important or already understood.
- the agent is not known
3. People usually reject that idea.
- the agent is not important or already understood.
- the agent is not known
4. Journalists described the catastrophe in the newspapers.
- the agent is not important or already understood.
- the agent is not known
5. She dusted the furniture in her apartment.
- the agent is not important or already understood.
- the agent is not known
6. Some people established this school a long time ago.
- the agent is not important or already understood.
- the agent is not known
7. Workers will improve the sedan's design next year.
- the agent is not important or already understood.
- the agent is not known
8. The parents gave the spoiled son a new car.
- the agent is not important or already understood.
- the agent is not known
9. The mother changed the baby's diaper.
- the agent is not important or already understood.
- the agent is not known
10. My friend asked me over to her house last night.
- the agent is not important or already understood.
- the agent is not known
Grammar 1-3: Active and Passive #3
Read the following passive sentences and change them to active using the impersonal subjects we, you, or they.
1. In my country, chopsticks are used quite often.
We use chopsticks quite often.
2. A new law was established recently.
They established a new law recently.
3. Your files have to be saved before turning off the computer. (said by the teacher)
You have to save your files before turning off the computer.
4. This room is used a lot by students. (said by a student)
We use this room a lot.
5. A new bridge is being built over the river.
They are building a new bridge over the river.
6. This newspaper is published daily.
They publish this newspaper daily.
7. Hot dogs are usually eaten by Americans at baseball games. (said by an American)
We usually eat hot dogs at baseball games.
8. Changes were made to the subway schedule.
They made changes to the subway schedule.
9. Bears may be seen when climbing that mountain.
You may see bears when climbing that mountain.
They may see bears when climbing that mountain.
10. This medicine should never be taken before a meal.
You should never take this medicine before a meal.
READING
In The News 1-1: When to Tie the Knot
Work in a group of 3-4 students. Discuss the following warm-up questions / activities:
1. What does "marriage" mean to you?
2. Brainstorm words and ideas associated with "marriage" for 2 minutes. Spend another 5 minutes or less discussing the words and ideas together.
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3. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
a. People should get married before they are 25 years old.
b. Financial and career success will determine the success of a marriage.
c. If the husband is older than the wife, then the marriage will probably be more successful.
d. Younger couples are happier than older couples.
e. Divorce is wrong.
Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
favor (v)
= prefer.
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consider (v)
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delayed (v)
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matures (v)
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satisfied (adj)
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advocates
(n, people)
= people with the same opinion of what should be done.
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rely (v)
= to trust or depend on someone or something to do what you need or expect them to do
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stability (n)
= the condition of being steady and not changing
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outlook (n)
= your general attitude to life and the world; opinion.
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pursuit (n)
= when someone tries to get, achieve, or find something in a determined way
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a. Around the world, young people have ________ marriage and wait longer to tie the knot.
delayed
b. There are many reasons for this trend, such as the ________ of careers and personal goals.
pursuit
c. ________ of late marriage believe that couples should wait until their late 20s and early 30s.
Advocates
d. They also aren't as likely to ________ divorce.
consider
(“favor” is possible, but it is used in another sentence)
e. Greater personal experience affects a couple's ________.
outlook
(“stability” is possible, but it is used in another sentence)
f. Financial ________ and a completed education greatly add to the success of the marriage.
stability
g. A significant number of people ________ the opposite view.
favor
(“consider” is possible, but it is used in another sentence)
h. An early marriage means that the couple ________ together.
matures
i. They ________ on one another when faced with difficulties.
rely
j. Those who waited until their 30s to marry were significantly less ________ with their relationships.
satisfied
Guess whether the sentences are true or false. If false, correct the sentences.
a. People are waiting longer to get married.
T / F
b. The quality of marriage is better when people get married in their early 20s.
T / F
It’s better when they get married in their late 20s and early 30s.
c. Financial stability and a completed education add to the success of a marriage.
T / F
d. According to the article, couples who married in their early 20s were the happiest.
T / F
e. According to the article, there is an ideal age to get married.
T / F
There doesn’t seem to be an ideal age to get married.
Read the following article:
Young people are delaying marriage and waiting longer to tie the knot. There are many reasons for this trend, such as the pursuit of careers and personal goals and a fear of divorce. There is also the realization that marriage isn't the first step of adulthood anymore. It is the last step. Some see this shift as positive. Of course, others are upset by the change.
trend (n) = direction; movement; current situation.
shift (v) = change.
realization (n) = understanding of something you didn’t understand before.
Advocates of late marriage believe that couples should wait until their late 20s and early 30s because the average quality of marital life is improved. Couples are more likely to do things together, and are less likely to worry that their marriage is in jeopardy. They also aren't as likely to consider divorce. In part, greater personal experience affects their outlook. A better understanding of oneself allows each person to choose the right life partner. Financial stability, a completed education, and the beginnings of a career also greatly add to the success of the marriage. However, many people who wait too long may simply never marry.
marital (adj) = relating to marriage;
in jeopardy (n) = in danger of being lost or harmed.
But a significant number of people favor the opposite view. They believe that marriage at a younger age is better. An early marriage means that the couple matures together because they discover the joys and pains of adulthood as a team. They rely on one another when faced with difficulties. New research also suggests that couples who get married by their early 20s were slightly happier than couples who waited until their late 20s. In addition, those who waited until their 30s or older to marry were significantly less satisfied with their relationships.
significant (adj) = a large enough number of something to have an effect;
meaningful; powerful;
significantly (adv) = in an important way or to an important degree / amount;
considerably; greatly; very.
faced with = experiencing; having;
Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be an ideal age for marriage. No one can guarantee a happy and fulfilling life for those who get married at 28 instead of 23. Worldwide trends point to later marriages, but it remains undecided if this is a good thing.
ideal (adj) = the best or most suitable that something could possibly be; perfect.
fulfilling (adj) = making you feel happy and satisfied because you are doing
interesting, useful, or important things; rewarding; pleasing.
Answer the questions to check comprehension:
a. According to the article, why are people waiting longer to get married?
The pursuit of careers and personal goals and a fear of divorce. There is also the realization that marriage isn't the first step of adulthood anymore.
b. According to the article, what contributes to the success of a marriage?
A better understanding of oneself, because it allows each person to choose the right life partner. Financial stability, a completed education, and the beginnings of a career also greatly add to the success of the marriage.
c. What does the article say about couples who marry in their early 20s?
It says that they were slightly happier than couples who waited until their late 20s.
d. What does the article say about couples who marry in their 30s?
They were significantly less satisfied with their relationships.
e. What is the conclusion of the article?
That there doesn't seem to be an ideal age for marriage.
In a group of 3-4, try to remember how the words were used in today's article:
favor
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consider
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delayed
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matures
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satisfied
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advocates
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rely
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stability
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outlook
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pursuit
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In The News 1-2: Unmarried Households the Norm
Part One: Work in a group of 3-4 students. Discuss the following warm-up questions / activities:
1. What does "household" mean? Can you use it in a sentence? Can you give examples?
2. Brainstorm words and ideas associated with "household" for 2 minutes. Spend another 5 minutes or less discussing the words and ideas together.
| single, family, mother, relatives, consumption, home, children, house, responsibility, happiness, housewife, househusband, relief, money, chores, children. |
3. Do you agree or disagree? Why?
a. Marriage has been an important part of society, is important now, and will continue to be important in the future.
b. Marriage is old-fashioned. To be single and to have short-term relationships is best.
c. There is little reason to get married if a couple is already living together (i.e., the mystery of marriage is gone).
d. Children need to have contact with their extended family of cousins, aunts, uncles, etc.
e. It's wrong, disgusting, and/or sinful for an unmarried couple to live together.
4. Your son / daughter never wants to get married because it will take away their freedom. Instead, he / she prefers to live with a partner out of wedlock.
a. Would you agree with the decision?
b. Would you demand that they get married?
c. Would you be happy that he / she found someone, and not care if they don't get married?
d. Would you think that your child is living in sin, and be disappointed with his / her decision?
e. Would you be worried about any grandchildren that were eventually born? Why?
Part Two: Fill in the blanks with the correct word:
despite
= (prep) used to say that something happens or is true even though something else might have prevented i.
= in spite of, regardless of, although, even though, even with.
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catastrophic
= (adj) used to describe a terrible event in which there is a lot of destruction, suffering, or death
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dominate
= (v) to control someone or something or to have more importance than other people or things
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headed
= (v) to be in charge of a team, government, organization etc
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individualistic
= (adj) used to describe someone who does things in their own way and has different opinions from most other people
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households
= (n) all the people who live together in one house
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wedlock
= (n) the state of being married
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indicated
= (v) to show that a particular situation exists, or that something is likely to be true
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sponsored
= (v) supported
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emphasis
= (n) special attention or importance
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a. Traditional marriage isn't the preferred living choice in most ________.
households
b. Data released in August ________ that more than half of American family households weren't married.
indicated / indicates
c. Single women ________ more than 14 million households.
headed
d. "Non-family households" refers to gay or heterosexual couples living together out of ________.
wedlock
e. The marriage shift could mark many changes, from family law to national politics with its ________ on family values.
emphasis
f. It indicates the failed efforts of President Bush, ________ their push for traditional marriage and families.
despite
g. The tax breaks, special legislation, and church-________ campaigns are bearing little fruit.
sponsored
h. Unmarried couples living together may ________ American life for years to come.
dominate
i. America will move towards a much more ________ society.
individualistic
j. Is the change ________ or just evolutionary?
catastrophic
Part Three: Guess whether the sentences are true or false. If false, correct the sentences.
a. There are more married households in America than unmarried households now.
T / F
b. "Non-family households" refers to gay or heterosexual couples who live together, but aren't married.
T / F
c. The shift towards unmarried households won't have much effect on American life.
T / F
The shift could mark drastic changes in every part of American life, from family law to national politics with its emphasis on family values.
d. Bush's policies have been largely useless.
T / F
e. Family will play a less important part in American lives in the future.
T / F
Part Four: Read the following article:
Marriage isn't dead, but data released in August indicated that more than half of American family households weren't married. That figure, 56.8 million, or 50.2 percent of the total, is a sharp drop from six years ago. In 2000, married couples made up 52 percent of the 105.5 million households.
data (n) = information; facts.
a sharp drop = a big decrease.
made up = composed; consisted of;
Single women headed more than 14 million households, and another 5 million by single men. Most interesting, or alarming, depending on your point of view, were the large number of "non-family households." This term mostly refers to gay or heterosexual couples living together out of formal wedlock.
alarming (adj) = worrying or frightening.
The shift could mark drastic changes in every part of American life, from family law to national politics with its emphasis on family values. In the short term, however, it indicates the failed efforts of President Bush and his allies, despite their push for traditional marriage and families. The tax breaks, special legislation, and church-sponsored campaigns are bearing little fruit.
mark (v) = show; indicate;
drastic (adj) = extreme and sudden;
allies (n) = people who help and support you when other people are trying to oppose you.
bear fruit = if a plan, decision etc bears fruit, it is successful, especially after a long period of time.
Douglas Beshavor, a sociologist with the American Enterprise Institute, suggested that short-term relationships and unmarried couples living together would dominate American life for years to come. As a result, people will find themselves more alone than ever before. Both parents will be working, so there will be fewer siblings, cousins, aunts, and uncles. America will move towards a much more individualistic society. "Change is in the air," he said. "The only question is whether it is catastrophic or just evolutionary."
evolutionary =
Part Five: Answer the questions to check comprehension:
a. According to the article, what has happened for the first time in America?
Unmarried households have a bigger number than married households.
b. Why are "non-family households" interesting or alarming?
This means many couples are not married and that’s a big change in American life.
c. What did Bush attempt to do?
He tried to push for traditional marriage and families.
d. Why will people find themselves more alone in the future?
Because they are in short-term relationships and are getting married less.
Also, because both parents will be working so people will have fewer siblings and relatives.
e. Why might the change be catastrophic? evolutionary?
Because society will become more individualistic, and this means people will be more alone.
Part Six: In a group of 3-4, try to remember how the words were used in today's article:
despite
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catastrophic
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dominate
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headed
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individualistic
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households
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wedlock
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indicated
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sponsored
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emphasis
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VOCABULARY WORK
Unit One Vocabulary Exercise #1
Word
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Part Of Speech
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Example
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Extremely | Adverb | The situation was extremely difficult to understand. |
| Rough | Adjective | Growing up without seeing your parents very often must have been rough. |
| Tough | Adjective | I do not like this kind of meat. It is too tough to eat. |
| Stuffed | Adjective | She was stuffed after eating so much during the meal. |
| Spoiled | Adjective | Spoiled children always get what they want. |
| Immediate Family | Noun | My immediate family consists of myself, my parents, and my brother. |
| Extended Family | Noun | Most of my extended family lives in Europe. |
| Get-together / Get together | Noun, Verb | I love getting together for family dinners. |
| Sibling | Noun | He has two siblings: a brother and a sister. |
| In-law | Noun | My in-laws are coming to visit this weekend. |
| Resource | Noun | There are not enough resources to finish the job. |
| Income | Noun | Although her salary from that job is not very high, her yearly income is actually quite high. |
| Optimistic | Adjective | I am very optimistic about our chances to have success. |
| Pessimistic | Adjective | Why are you always so pessimistic? I think the plan will work! |
| Role | Noun | My role at the company always changes. |
| Housekeeper | Noun | It would be amazing to have a housekeeper clean my apartment. |
| Rely | Verb | While traveling, I rely on my cell phone to keep me connected to what is happening back home. |
| Establish | Verb | The company established a new plan for the future. |
| Diaper | Noun | My daughter stopped wearing diapers when she was three years old. |
| Contribute | Verb | Instead of sitting there, perhaps you could contribute to the discussion? |
| Diligent | Adjective | Teachers love diligent students. |
| Elder / Eldest | Noun / Adjective | It is a responsibility in society for young people to take care of their elders. |
| Rug | Noun | I am not sure I like the colour of that rug. To me, it seems like it would get dirty quite easily. |
| Sweep | Noun, Verb | I always have to sweep my kitchen floors after I cook a meal. |
| Vacuum | Noun, Verb | If you do not vacuum the carpet regularly, the apartment will get quite dusty. |
| Dust | Noun, Verb | I am allergic to dust. |
| Polish | Verb | Your shoes need to be polished! |
| Vase | Noun | Could you put these flowers in a vase for me? |
| Ruin | Verb | Dinner was ruined because I burned the chicken. |
| Stain | Noun, Verb | Coffee leaves a stain on your teeth. |
| Reflection | Noun | I can see my reflection in the window. |
| Favour (US - Favor) | Verb | The teacher really favours the hard-working students in the class. |
| Delay | Noun, Verb | I think we should delay doing that until next week. |
| Mature | Adjective | The mature students has had a lot of life experience. |
| Advocate | Noun, Verb | Are you an advocate of the new plan? |
| Stable | Adjective | A stable lifestyle is needed in order to be healthy. |
| Outlook | Noun | She has a very negative outlook on life. |
| Pursue | Verb | I need money to pursue my dreams. |
| Tie The Knot | Phrase | They tied the knot last summer. |
| Trend | Noun | Staying in touch with friends using Facebook is a trend that has not yet disappeared. |
| Significant | Adjective | The decision was significant because it affected a lot of people. |
| Household | Noun | You can make many cool things from simple household objects. |
| Sin | Noun, Verb | It would be a sin for you to miss the party! |
| Catastrophe | Noun | Natural disasters can often lead to catastrophes for the people that experience them. |
| Dominate | Verb | The young soccer team was dominated by the older one. |
| Head | Verb | Let’s head east and see what we find. |
| Individual | Adjective | I have never seen a store that sells individual socks or shoes. You always have to buy them in pairs. |
| Wedlock | Noun | Entering wedlock is not a decision you should take lightly. |
| Sponsor | Noun, Verb | The company sponsors the local sports team. |
| Indicate | Verb | The label on the package indicates that this food contains nuts. |
| To Bear Fruit | Phrase | The decision was not a success at all. It did not bear any fruit. |
| Evolution | Noun | It is amazing to see the evolution of personal computers over the last ten years. |
| Wealthy | Adjective | I do not need to be rich, but I would like to be wealthy. |
| Rebel | Noun, Verb | Every classroom has a rebel. |
| Sigh | Noun, Verb | She breathed a sigh of relief when she heard the news. |
| Council | Noun | The council decided not to go ahead with the plan. |
| Pirate | Noun, Verb | Have you ever seen “Pirates of the Caribbean?” |
| Sedan | Noun | A sedan is a simple, four-door car. |
| Cast | Noun | When she broke her arm, she had to wear a cast for three months. |
| Tumour (US - Tumor) | Noun | Doctors were able to remove the tumor before it caused any damage. |
| Related | Adjective | Although we have the same family name, we are not related. |
| Reject | Verb | The man rejected the idea that he was not good enough for the job. |
Complete the following sentences with the correct word from above:
1. I don’t see my _______ family very often. My aunts and uncles live in a different city than me.
extended family
2. It’s impossible to buy _______ shoes. You have to always buy them as a pair.
individual
3. Many people believe that having a relationship with the opposite sex before marriage is a _______.
sin
4. My girlfriend always has to follow fashion _______. She always buys the newest clothes in style.
trends
5. I left the chicken in the oven too long. It was _______.
ruined
6. This church was _______ many years ago.
established
7. He is two years older than me and therefore my _______.
elder
8. You should never stop _______ your dreams.
pursuing
9. When the water is calm, you can see your _______ if you look carefully.
reflection
10. There are many _______ differences between Japanese and Koreans, like the culture, language, history, etc..
significant
11. The wine is not ready to be opened yet. We have to wait another couple of weeks for it to _______.
mature
12. Elders can _______ to society by offering their wisdom and experience.
contribute
13. I ate so much food for dinner last night. I was absolutely _______!
stuffed
14. All the effort and time she spent practicing when she was a child _______ when she became a professional golfer.
bore fruit
15. Some people do not believe that people come from God. Instead, they believe in a scientific theory of _______.
evolution
16. Students shouldn’t _______ too much on their teacher to learn.
rely
17. I will see my extended family in the summer when we have our yearly _______.
get-together.
18. When I was younger, I thought it was cool to be a _______. I listened to crazy music, smoked cigarettes, and generally didn’t follow any rules.
rebel
19. One form of cancer is something called a _______.
tumor
20. She’s not very _______ about tying the knot with her boyfriend. He never talks about wanting to get married or having any children.
optimistic
Listening 1-1: Big Family
Listen and answer the following questions about Lupe and her family.
Kara, USA
Lupe, Mexico1. What was strange for Lupe when she first went to USA?
To see how small families were in USA.
2. Including her mother and father, how many people are in Lupe’s big family?
There are fourteen people in her family including parents.
= 5 boys and 7 girls.
3. What was rough about having a big family in Lupe’s case?
It was rough because at one point they all did live together.
4. Why is it easier now in her family?
Because of the age difference. Because most of her siblings are married and have moved out.
5. What does she really like about having a large family?
Her family has many children. They always have parties (birthdays). Everybody hangs out together and the kids are playing. There’s always someone to talk to.
6. How many children do Lupe’s brothers and sisters have?
Twenty three nephews and nieces.
7. What is difficult about having a big family when it comes to Christmas? Why?
She has many presents to buy for siblings and relatives and it can really hurt your pocket.
8. How does Lupe say that her family was a little poor when she was younger?
Her parents didn’t have the resources to raise all of them in the way that they may have wished to. There wasn’t enough money for clothes and even food.
9. Why did her family’s income increase as the children got older?
The siblings started working and contributing to the family’s income.
Media 1-2: Arrested Development:
Part Two
Be prepared to listen for the following statements. What is the significance of each statement? Take notes under each statement so that you can discuss their meaning with a group after watching Part Two.
1. “Breakfast.”
| Michael asked his son what the most important thing was. |
2. “It’s a fake home, son.”
| They live in a model home. |
3. “That’s good, because a lot of the pieces are missing.”
| G.O.B. gave George Michael the game, Monopoly. |
4. “Wow, it’s so much like stealing.”
| George Michael wanted his $20 back but G.O.B. said it was magic and he couldn’t tell him the secret. |
5. “The company paid for the Aztec Tomb?”
| The Aztec Tomb is G.O.B.’s new magic trick. |
6. “I love all my children equally.”
| The mother later says that she doesn’t “care for” G.O.B.. |
7. “Maybe you’ll be inspired by the boat party tonight. Start a career as a pirate.”
| Michael says this as a joke to Tobias because he is looking for a new job. |
8. “Mom says it’s too windy.”
| This is why Buster plays his drum inside the apartment. |
9. “This is a cute tattoo for you.”
| Maeby’s mother recommends a tattoo to her young daughter. |
10. “I have the exact same blouse.”
| It is actually the exact same blouse because her husband is wearing it. |
11. “Sorry, it’s not the right time.”
| Michael’s father says this to Michael because he didn’t make him the new CEO. |
Media 1-2: Arrested Development:
Part Three
Listen and answer the following comprehension questions:
1. What is Mayby’s reason for kissing George Michael?
Because she wants to rebel against her parents and family.
2. Why did G.O.B. put his father in the Aztec Tomb?
He wants to hide his father. He wants to make him disappear.
3. How did the police find the father in the Aztec Tomb?
The police dogs found his father.
4. What inspired Tobias to want to become an actor?
Because everyone on the boat was an actor.
5. After the father’s arrest, what happened to all of the family’s money?
The money was frozen by the police.
6. How did Buster become in charge of the company?
His mother put him in charge of the company.
7. Why is Michael moving to Phoenix?
Because he got a new job.
8. Why didn’t Michael’s father put him in charge of the company?
Because he didn’t want his son to go to jail.
9. What was Lyndsay’s real reason for going to the family’s model home?
To steal things.
10. Why does Michael decide to stay in California? (2 reasons)
To make his son happy and to save the family’s business.
11. Why does George Michael have to share a room with his cousin?
Because the home now is too crowded.
WRITING
Unit One Essay
Write an essay about the following topic. Use vocabulary from this unit.
Rename this document and share it with your teacher.
Write an essay about the following topic. Use vocabulary from this unit.
Rename this document and share it with your teacher.
- How has your family shaped you into the person you are today?
Essay Plan:
Introduction
Body Paragraph #1:
Body Paragraph #2:
Body Paragraph #3:
Conclusion:
How has your family shaped you into the person you are today?
Controlled Composition 1-1:
The Changing Roles of Husbands and Wives
1. Read the following text:
Is there any reason to be optimistic about marriage and the family in Western culture? The answer is yes, and the main reason is that many changes are taking place in the roles of husbands and wives.
The wife is not satisfied with the idea that she will be staying home the rest of her life. Even if she enjoys housework and taking care of children, she sees herself as more than a housekeeper and mother. She is looking for ways to establish her own identity. If she gets a job, she does not have to apologize for working. Being able to rely on herself is of great importance to her.
The husband’s role is changing, too. He is beginning to realize that work should not be the most important thing in his life. He understands that he must share family responsibilities if he wants to be an equal partner. The idea of washing dishes and changing diapers does not bother him, and he does not consider himself wrong for doing what is sometimes called women’s work.
2. Rename and share this document with your teacher.
Pretend that all the changes have happened recently. Rewrite the entire passage using in the boxes above, using the Present Perfect where appropriate. Do not copy and paste.
have + Past Participle
have not + Past Participle
E.G.
I have seen that movie 15 times!
I have never smoked cigarettes.
I haven’t asked him yet.1. Read the following text:
Children use their parents as models, whether the models are good or bad. My neighbours are excellent examples.
| No changes! |
Mrs. Goodhouse is a diligent housekeeper. After she went to work yesterday, her children cleaned the apartment. The eldest daughter took all the rugs outside and shook them. The middle daughter did all the dishes, and the youngest daughter vacuumed. The only boy in the family dusted and polished the furniture. When the children finished their work, they put fresh flowers in a vase for their mother.
Mrs. Frowze is a terrible housekeeper. After she went to work yesterday, her children made a big mess. One of them broke the bottle of a soft drink. Nobody swept up the glass, and the stain ruined the rug. The children made the usual pile of garbage in the kitchen larger because they ate bananas and oranges and threw the peels on the floor. One child drew pictures on the wall and rode his bicycle through the crayons on the floor.
Both mothers came home to a reflection of themselves and their habits, but only one of them was pleased!
| No changes! |
2. Rename and share this document with your teacher.
Rewrite the entire passage, changing the sentences in the second and third paragraphs from Active to Passive in the boxes above. Do not change the first and last paragraphs. Do not copy and paste.
Active to Passive
(Active) She drove me to the airport. -- (Passive) I was driven to the airport (by her).
