5A GRAMMAR comparative adjectives and adverbs, as…as

a Write sentences about the pictures using comparative adjectives and adverbs.

1 1 French / easy to learn / Russian 2

French is easier to learn than Russian.

2 Belgium is / hot / France.

3 3 Surfing is / exciting / fishing 4

4 Sophie plays tennis / well / Emily

5 5 Sydney is / far from London / Delhi 6

6 Jason gets up / early / his brother

7 7 Claire works / hard / Sally 8

8 The traffic is / bad at 8:30 / at 9:30

9 9 Harry writes / quickly / Paul 10

10 Life in the city is / stressful / life in the country

b Rewrite the sentences from a using not as...as.

1 Russian isn’t as easy as French. 6 Jason’s brother .
2 France . 7 Sally .
3 Fishing . 8 The traffic at 9:30 .
4 Emily . 9 Paul .
5 Delhi . 10 Life in the country .

ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Cover the sentences and look at the pictures. For each picture,
say a sentence with a comparative adjective or adverb from a and not as...as from b.
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 5B GRAMMAR superlatives (+ ever + present perfect)
a Write the opposite superlatives.

1 the most unfriendly the friendliest 7 the most crowded

2 the most expensive 8 the most hardworking

3 the most exciting 9 the closest

4 the nicest 10 the most difficult

5 the most patient 11 the most stressed

6 the loudest 12 the most unhealthy

b Write the questions using the superlative form of the adjective + ever + present perfect.
1 Who / generous person you / meet
Who’s the most generous person you’ve ever met?

2 What / difficult language you / learn

?

3 What / good restaurant you / eat at

?

4 What / expensive thing you / buy

?

5 What / hard thing you / learn to do

?

6 What / long trip you / make

?

7 What / interesting historic building you / visit

?

8 What / beautiful place you / be to

?

9 What / exciting movie you / see

?

10 What / far you / run

?

11 What / cold place you / be to

?

12 What / important exam you / take

?

ACTIVATION

Work with a partner. Ask and answer the questions in b.

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 5C GRAMMAR quantifiers, too, (not) enough
Choose the correct word or phrase for each sentence. Circle the correct form.

1 Jackie spends too many / too much money on shoes.

2 A good diet can prevent lot of / a lot of illnesses.
3 “How was the job interview?” “It was OK. I wasn’t too / enough nervous.”
4 I think I have enough money / money enough to pay for this.
5 How much / many fruit do you eat?
6 Can you help me? This case is too / too much heavy.
7 Could I have a little / a few milk, please?
8 I’m going away on vacation for a few / a little days next week.
9 You don’t do many / much exercise. Why don’t you come jogging with me?
10 I can’t teach children. I’m not patient enough / enough patient.
11 Too much / Too many chocolate isn’t good for you.
12 How many / much hours do you work a day?
13 I spend too much / too many time at the computer.
14 I couldn’t finish the report because I didn’t have time enough / enough time.
15 I have too many / too much clothes. I can never decide what to wear.
16 We’re going to buy a little / a few things for our new apartment today.
17 Are you enough well / well enough to go to work today?
18 I’m going to have very little / very few free time this weekend.
19 My husband does a few / a little housework every day.
20 We buy too many / too much vegetables. We never eat them all!

ACTIVATION

Look at the sentences and say if they are true for you. Compare with a partner.
I watch too much TV. I spend too much time on social media.
I don’t drink enough water. I have too many clothes.
I don’t do enough exercise. I drink too much caffeine.
I’m not organized enough. I don’t eat enough fruit and vegetables.
Yes, I watch too much TV. How many hours a day?
Maybe an hour. What about you? I don’t watch much TV.
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 6A GRAMMAR will / won’t (predictions)
Read sentences 1–12 and match them to predictions a–l. Complete the predictions
with will / won’t. Use the verbs in parentheses.

1 “The meeting starts at 2:30.” b a “He much money for it.

It’s very old.” (not get)

2 “John is going to see a movie in

b “Yes, and I’m sure it’ll be really boring!” (be)
French tonight.”

c “Don’t worry. You easily.”

3 “There’s a new drink machine (pass)
in the office.”

d “Yes, but you it a lot.” (wear)

4 “The teacher isn’t going to be here
today.” e “That’s good. You much
healthier.” (feel)

5 “My brother’s going to sell his car.”

f “Oh no. He really angry.” (be)

6 “I’ve started going swimming

g “The coffee very good.”
every day.”
(not be)

7 “Esther’s going to buy another h “He anything!”

phone.” (not understand)

8 “My daughter has a degree in IT.” i “Great! We the exam!”

(not have)

9 “My new coat was really expensive!”

j “Lucky you! You the people
and the scenery.” (love)

10 “I don’t believe it. I’ve broken my

brother’s laptop.” k “She it, just like the other
two.” (lose)

11 “I’m taking my driving test tomorrow.”

l “She a good job, I’m
sure.” (get)
12 “We’re going to Brazil next month.”

ACTIVATION

Work with a partner. A read sentences 1–12. B read the predictions. Then switch roles.
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 6B GRAMMAR will / won’t (other uses)
Complete the conversations with will / won’t and the correct verb from the list.

ask be call have help make not be not forget not happen take turn on think

1 A 
What would you like for dinner tonight?
B 
Sorry, I won’t be home for dinner.
I’m working late.
2 A It’s hot in here.
B 
I the air conditioning.
3 A 
Please can you mail this letter for me I’m working late.
today? It’s very important.
B Don’t worry, I .
4 A 
Oh, hello, Nina. I can’t talk now.
I’m at work.
B 
No problem. I you back
this evening.
5 A 
So, a glass of water and an egg
sandwich. Anything else? Anything else?
B 
Yes, I a bag of chips, please.
6 A 
The coffee machine you bought doesn’t
work.
B 
I it back tomorrow. They
can change it.
7 A Please don’t go!
B Don’t worry. I back soon.
8 A 
I’m going to paint my apartment on the
weekend.
B I you if you like.
9 A You’re 15 minutes late!
B I’m very sorry. It again.
10 A What are your plans for the summer?
B 
I’m going to travel around Italy. Why You’re 15 minutes late!
don’t you come with me?
A Maybe! I about it.
11 A I’m nervous about the test tomorrow.
B 
Don’t worry. Give me the book, and I
you some of the questions.
12 A I’ve had a terrible day at work today.
B 
Sit down, and I you a cup of
tea.

ACTIVATION

Practice the conversations with a partner.

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 6C GRAMMAR review of verb forms: present, past, and future
Complete the conversations with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses: simple present,
present continuous, simple past, past continuous, present perfect, be going to + infinitive,
will / won’t + infinitive.

1 A Does your sister sometimes get (get) angry with you?

B Only if I take her clothes without asking.
2 A Can I speak to Anna, please?
B Sorry, she (not work) on Wednesdays.
A OK, thanks. I (call) back tomorrow then.
3 A I (not make) anything for dinner yet.
B That’s OK. I’m not very hungry.
4 A Have you decided what to do with your car?
B Yes. I (sell) it next month.
5 A How you (get) home last night?
B I (get) a taxi.
6 A Oh dear, I’m not very good at filling in forms.
B Don’t worry. I (help) you.
7 A Did you hear about the election result?
B Yes, I heard it on the news when I (drive) home.
8 A Soft drinks aren’t very good for you, you know.
B Well, I (not drink) very many – just one or two cans a day.
9 A you ever (speak) to your mother about the problem?
B Yes, I have. But that was a long time ago.
10 A I (come) to see you last night, but you (not be) at home.
B No, I (have) dinner at my parents’ house.
11 A I’m a bit nervous about the injection, Doctor.
B Don’t worry. It (not hurt).
12 A Hi, can you talk now?
B Sure, I (not work) at the moment.
13 A You look happy!
B I am. They just (offer) me the job in Los Angeles.
14 A What you (do) tomorrow evening?
B Nothing. Why?
A you (want) to see a movie?
15 A Wow! This is a great photo. Where you (take) it?
B When I (walk) in the Himalayas. 20

16–20 Excellent. You can use the past, present, and future very well.

11–15 Good, but check the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student Book p.136) and look at the
exercise again.

1–10  his is difficult for you. Read the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student Book p.136).
T
Then ask your teacher for another photocopy and do the exercise again at home.

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 7A GRAMMAR uses of the infinitive
Complete the sentences with to + a verb from the list. Write in the INFINITIVE column.

ask be build get go learn leave lock make not tell pass
print not remember rain say see swim turn off use not worry

INFINITIVE

1 I was ready when my phone rang. to leave

2 It isn’t difficult the first year exam.

3 Promise anyone about this. It’s a secret.

4 They’re planning a supermarket there.

5 Can you show me how the new photocopier?

6 You need your boarding pass before you go to the airport.

7 Don’t forget the computer when you leave.

8 Does Fabio know where when he arrives?

9 She won’t pretend happy if she isn’t.

10 Is it safe in this river?

11 Try about your driving test. I’m sure you’ll pass.

12 What’s the best way a new language?

13 Did you remember the front door when you left?

14 It was really nice you again after all this time.

15 I can’t decide what my girlfriend for her birthday.

16 It started , so we came home early from the beach.

17 It’s really important a good impression on your first day in a new job.

18 He called her that he was sorry.

19 I have a problem, but I don’t know who for advice.

20 It’s fairly normal your dreams.

ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Cover the INFINITIVE column. Read the sentences
aloud with the missing infinitives.
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 7B GRAMMAR infinitive or gerund?
Complete the sentences with the gerund (-ing form) or infinitive of the verbs in parentheses.

1 I can’t promise to be (be) on time.

2 Swimming (swim) is better exercise than running.

3 Would you like (come) to a concert on Saturday?

4 Do you mind (not talk) so loudly?

5 It was very interesting (see) my old school friends again.

6 Duncan works on weekends (earn) more money.

7 On Sundays, Emma likes and (relax, not do) anything.

8 We were unhappy with the service, so the restaurant offered (give) us a free dinner.

9 Is it difficult (learn) Japanese?

10 James is very competitive. He thinks (win) is the most important thing.

11 She tried (not hit) the man, but she was driving too fast.

12 We spent all evening coffee and (drink, talk).

13 Excuse me, I need (go) to the bathroom.

14 They drove without (stop) for six hours.

15 We’re thinking of (go) to Mexico for our vacation next year.

16 I’m very happy (be) here again.

17 We’ve decided (go) camping this summer because it’s cheaper.

18 (eat) just before you go to bed can make it difficult to sleep.

19 The man pretended (not understand) the policeman.

20 Are you good at (remember) people’s names? 20

16–20 Excellent. You can use the infinitive and the gerund very well.

11–15 Good, but check the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student Book p.138) and look at the
exercise again.

1–10  his is difficult for you. Read the rules in the Grammar Bank (Student Book p.138).
T
Then ask your teacher for another photocopy and do the exercise again at home.

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 7C GRAMMAR have to, don’t have to, must, must not, can’t
Complete the sentences with have to, don’t have to, must, or must not, or can’t + a verb from the list.

be come drive pay (x2) play put take touch turn off wear (x2)

1 You must turn off your phone. 2 Children 3 You

. a jacket.

4 You 5 You 6 You

the door. your feet on the seats. photos.

7 You 8 You 9 You

over 18 to see this movie. soccer here. anything now.

10 You 11 You 12 You

to class on Fridays. in one direction. athletic shoes here.

ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Cover the sentences. Look at the signs and remember the sentences.
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 8A GRAMMAR should / shouldn’t
Look at pictures 1–10. Complete the conversations with should / shouldn’t + a verb from the list.

ask get get up go (x2) learn sit tell think use

1 1 A What are you doing? 2

B I’m trying to open this package.
A You shouldn’t use a knife! You’ll cut yourself!

2 A I can’t do this exercise. It’s too difficult.

B 
You the teacher for some help.

3 A I’m really annoyed with Paula.

B Why?
3 4
A 
Because she’s always on the computer. She never
talks to me!
B 
You her how you feel. Maybe
she doesn’t know.

4 A 
Angela’s leaving work at the end of the month.
She’s going to have a baby.
B We her a present.

5 5 A 
You so close to the television. 6

B Why not?
A It isn’t good for your eyes.

6 A I miss the bus for school nearly every day.

B You earlier.

7 A Good luck for the match!

B Thanks, but I’m sure I’m going to lose.
7 8
A 
You like that! Be positive! Say
to yourself, “I’m going to win! I’m going to win!”

8 A Come on. Get up. It’s 9:30.

B But I’m tired.
A You to bed so late.

9 A Can you make me an omelette, please?

9 B Make it yourself! 10
A I don’t know how to.
B 
You how to cook then!

10 A I’d love to travel round the world.

B Do you have enough money for the trip?
A Well, yes.
B Then I think you !

ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Cover the conversations. Look at the pictures and remember the advice.
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 8B GRAMMAR if + present, will / won’t + base form (first conditional)
Complete the stories with the correct form of the verbs in parentheses.

Wait. It’s raining!

1 If you 1don’t take an umbrella, you 2’ll get wet.
(not take, get)
If you 3 wet, you 4 a cold.
(get, catch)
If you 5 a cold, you 6 well I’ll be fine.
on your exam tomorrow. (catch, not do)
If you 7 well on your exam, you
8
into college. (not do, not get)

2 If you 9 me $3,000, I 10 You want how much?!

a good computer. (lend, buy)
If I 11 a good computer, I 12
my own business. (have, start)
If I 13 my own business, I 14
you some money. (have, lend)
If I 15 you some money, you 16 Just a few
a new car. (lend, buy) thousand dollars.

3 If I 17 borrow your dress,

I 18 to the party. (not can, not go) It’s not fair!

If I 19 to the party, I 20
anyone. (not go, not meet)
I’m sorry, but it
If I 21 anyone, I 22 married. is my dress.
(not meet, never get)
If I 23 married, you 24 any
grandchildren. (not get, not have)

I can’t talk to
4 If I 25 to you now, I 26 you now!
the train. (talk, miss)
If I 27 the train, I 28
late for work. (miss, be)
If I 29 late for work, my boss Why not?
30
angry with me. (be, be)
If my boss 31 angry with me,
I 32 my job. (be, lose)

ACTIVATION

Test your memory. Cover the sentences and look at the pictures. Try to remember the situations.
1 If you don’t take an umbrella,... 3 If I can’t borrow your dress,...
2 If you lend me $3,000,... 4 If I talk to you now,...
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 8C GRAMMAR possessive pronouns
a Circle the correct word in the conversations.

1 A Is that the neighbors’ cat?

B No, their / theirs is brown, not black.

2 A Where does your girlfriend live?

B She lives downtown with her / hers parents.

3 A Can you move your / yours car, please?

B That’s not my / mine car.

4 A Is that Bill’s camera?

B No, it’s our / ours . Why?

5 A My / Mine son just got a new job in Seattle.

B Oh, really? Our / Ours daughter’s working there now, too.

6 A I love this motorcycle! Is it your / yours?

B No, it’s not my / mine, unfortunately.

b Complete the sentences with the correct subject or object pronouns

(I, me, etc.) and possessive adjectives or pronouns (my, mine, etc.).
1 If Andrew doesn’t leave soon, he’ll miss the train. I think you should
tell him to hurry.

2 A What are looking for, Mom?

B purse. I can’t find anywhere.
A ’s on the table in the dining room.
B Oh, great! Can you get for ?

3 Do you know where Sally is? isn’t at desk,

and one of the administrators is looking for .

4 My brothers are very lazy. spend most of

free time sleeping or watching TV. My dad’s always angry
with .

5 A Is that umbrella, Lucy?

B No, it isn’t . Ask Claire. I think it’s .

6 My sister and I work in the same office. hours are the

same, so often have lunch together.

ACTIVATION

Write four sentences that are true for you using I, me, my, and mine.
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