Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet

Module 1 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity

Name:

Answering Interview Questions

Question Cards

Where are you Why are you leaving In your opinion, what
working now? your current job? makes a good manager?

How do you feel about Do you prefer working What do you do in

new technology? alone or in teams? your free time?

Are you a person who can Does your current job

Are you a good employee?
work from home? have any good points?

What training do you What are your greatest What’s your opinion
have for this job? strengths and weaknesses? about long work hours?

Are you studying anything Why are you the person

Why is this your ideal job?
at the moment? for this job?

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Present Simple and Present Continuous

A Read the text.
Meet Dave and Sara Johnson. What do they do? They are both journalists.
Dave works for the Times newspaper. Does he have a full-time job? Yes, he does. All the
journalists and editors at the Times start work at 9 a.m. and finish work at 5 p.m. What kind of
articles does Dave write? He and his friend Peter both write news articles. Are they working on
an exciting assignment at the moment? Yes, they are. Dave is busy talking to his editor about the
article. Peter isn’t talking to them. He is looking for information online.
Does Sara work for the same newspaper as Dave? No, she doesn’t. Sara doesn’t work in an
office. She works part-time from home. Sara doesn’t write news articles. She writes articles
about home design for a magazine. Right now Sara isn’t writing. Why isn’t she writing? She is
speaking on the phone with her managing editor.

B Complete the interview with the correct form of the verbs. Use the Present Simple.
Mike: Ben, you 1 (have) an exciting job. Where 2 you (work)?
Ben: I 3 (work) for a busy newspaper. I 4 (be) the managing editor.

Mike: What 5 the managing editor (do)?


6
you (work) with all the journalists?
Ben: Y
 es, I 7
(do). I work with all the jounalists and editors. We 8 (meet) in
the conference room every morning.

Mike: Who 9 (work) on the most exciting news assignments?

Ben: Barry usually 10 (do) because he 11 (have) the most experience.

Mike: 12 the same editor always (edit) Barry’s articles?

Ben: N
 o, the same editor 13 (not do). Sometimes Mary edits his writing and other times,
Paula
14
(work) on Barry’s articles.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Present Simple and Present Continuous

C Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs. Use the Present Continuous.
It’s a busy morning at the offices of The Star newspaper. What 1 everyone (do)
right now at the offices of The Star newspaper?
Carl, a young journalist, 2 (apply) for a part-time job. Petra, the managing
editor, 3 (interview) Carl. 4 the interview (go)
well?
Yes, it is.
Where 5 the journalists (work)? Some 6 (work)
in the newsroom. Lance 7 (look) for information on the Internet and two other
journalists 8
(write) their articles. Janet and Jim 9
(not write).
10
they (take) a break? No, they aren’t. Janet 11
(talk) to her editor about her article. Which kind of article 12 she (work) on?
She 13 (write) an exciting news article.
Two other editors 14 (have) a meeting in the conference room. They
15
(discuss) the newspaper.
Now Petra and Carl 16 (come) out of Petra’s office.
17
Carl (leave)? No, he isn’t. Petra
18
(show) him around the newsroom.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing a Cover Letter for a Resume

Sometimes, rather than calling for an interview, you can request one in writing. The language that you
use when you ask for an interview in writing is more formal. Usually you send this letter along with
your resume. There is a simple three-step process to write a letter asking for an interview.
Use this table to create your own letter by substituting the appropriate information.

STEPS POSSIBLE SENTENCES CREATE Your Own Cover LETTER

STEP ONE: • I saw your online ad for the job of (Your address)
full-time journalist and think that (Date)
Tell how you
I have the skills you are looking for.
found out Director of Human Resources
• I am applying for the position of
about the (Company)
full-time journalist that was
company and (Address)
advertised on your website.
what job you
• John Gray, one of your managing Dear
are interested
editors, told me that you are looking
in.
for a full-time journalist.

Step two: • I am attaching a copy of my resume,

which lists my work experience as a
Refer to your
journalist.
resume and
• My qualifications for the position
write one or
include an ability to successfully
two of your
interview people and write effective
qualifications.
articles.
• My attached resume gives you a
picture of my experience. I am
currently a journalist at The Times.

STEP THREE: • I look forward to meeting with you

soon and hope we can arrange for an
End your
interview.
letter
• I would welcome an opportunity to
asking for an
meet you and discuss the possibility
interview.
of my working for your newspaper.
• I would be very happy to meet with
you and discuss my qualifications
further. Sincerely,
(Your name)

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Getting to Know People

Name:
Information:

Name:
Information:

Name:
Information:

Name:
Information:

Name:
Information:

Name:
Information:

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Present Simple and Present Continuous, Stative Verbs

A Read the text.

I t isn’t a normal day at Marcus Publishing. People are running around the office. Why is everyone
working so hard? They want to finish today’s newspaper. But there are some problems.
Penny, the receptionist, usually takes phone calls. But today Penny isn’t feeling well and she is
resting at home. The other office workers are answering phone calls today. Linda, the graphic
artist, usually takes a coffee break at 10:00 a.m. every day, but this morning she isn’t taking a
break. She doesn’t have time.
Why aren’t Keith and Mandy at their desks? They usually edit the news articles, but right now
they aren’t editing. Keith is showing a new journalist around the office. He knows he has a lot of
work to do, so he is trying to make the tour as quick as possible. Mandy is talking to one of the
journalists. She doesn’t understand his politics article and she needs him to explain it.
George, the publisher, meets the editors every morning in the conference room. But today George
isn’t meeting the editors. Why don’t they have a meeting? One of the best editors is on vacation
and George is editing a restaurant review.

B Complete the passages with the correct form of the verbs.

1 finish have happen work not go be take leave start
George 1
a publisher. He 2
his own newspaper, so he always
3
very hard. George usually starts work at 8:00 a.m. although the other people in the
office 4
at 9.00 a.m. He seldom 5 work before 7:00 p.m. Right now it is
5:30 p.m. and George 6
the office. What 7
? George 8
home. He 9 his managing editor out to a restaurant to celebrate his birthday.

2 answer introduce not sit go show help

What 1 on in the office this morning? Sara, the receptionist, usually 2 all
the phone calls, but she 3
at her desk at the moment. Sara 4
Rachel, one
of the editors, 5
the new graphic artist, Martin, around the office. They 6

him to the other journalists and editors.

3 not be work edit write not write be

Amy: Who usually 1 your articles?
P
 eter: Rachel. She 2 an excellent editor.
Amy: What 3 you on at the moment?
Peter: I 4 a restaurant review.
Amy: 5
you usually about politics?
Peter: Yes, I do, but Larry 6 at work today. He is on vacation.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Present Simple and Present Continuous, Stative Verbs

C Circle the correct answer to complete the sentences.

1. Please don’t talk to me right now. I ... about an idea for my design.
a. think
b. am thinking
c. don’t think
2. Carrie is a very talented graphic designer. Everyone in the office ... her.
a. is loving
b. are loving
c. loves
3. Do you ... that Peter writes excellent reviews?
a. think
b. thinks
c. are thinking
4. My editor ... the article I wrote about city politics.
a. isn’t liking
b. doesn’t like
c. don’t like
5. All the journalists ... the new website is great.
a. think
b. are thinking
c. thinks
6. She ... remember reading my article.
a. isn’t
b. doesn’t
c. don’t
7. The receptionist ... wonderful in her new red dress.
a. is looking
b. look
c. looks
8. Which restaurant ... – Guido’s or Patina?
a. are you preferring
b. do you prefer
c. do you preferring
9. How much ... it cost to publish a newspaper?
a. is
b. does
c. do
10. I ... that Peter is interviewing someone for the receptionist job right now.
a. am understanding
b. do understand
c. understand

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Filling out a Profile Page

A You are going to build a profile. Complete the sentences below with information correct for either
yourself or an imaginary person.
1. I have a great job. I am a / an .
2. My children are at the moment.
3. We have a new .
4. My husband / wife is working as a /an .
5. I don’t really understand .
6. My favorite restaurant is .
7. I don’t think is exciting.
8. I’m reading a good book about .
9. In my free time, I go .
10. I’m sitting in the at the computer.

B Now copy the sentences from exercise A into the correct column of the profile below. Then add two
of your own sentences to each column.

Personal Profile What is happening in your world now?

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Ordering Office Supplies

A Forms B
MAKING AN ORDER TAKING AN ORDER
Quantity Item Description Quantity Item Description

..... Notepaper ......................... ..... Notepaper .........................

..... Paper with logo ......................... ..... Paper with logo .........................

..... Business cards ......................... ..... Business cards .........................

..... Files ......................... ..... Files .........................

..... Folders ......................... ..... Folders .........................

..... Calculator ......................... ..... Calculator .........................

..... Desk chair ......................... ..... Desk chair .........................

..... Package(s) of CDs ......................... ..... Package(s) of CDs .........................

..... Laptop ......................... ..... Laptop .........................

..... Box(es) of pens ......................... ..... Box(es) of pens .........................

..... Box(es) of pencils ......................... ..... Box(es) of pencils .........................

..... Box(es) of paper clips ......................... ..... Box(es) of paper clips .........................

..... Erasers ......................... ..... Erasers .........................

..... Markers ......................... ..... Markers .........................

..... Ruler ......................... ..... Ruler .........................

..... Stapler ......................... ..... Stapler .........................

..... Staples ......................... ..... Staples .........................

..... ......................... ......................... ..... ......................... .........................

..... ......................... ......................... ..... ......................... .........................

..... ......................... ......................... ..... ......................... .........................

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Imperatives

A Read the text.

Barry starts work as a journalist for a newspaper. Someone shows him

around the office and gives him the following tips:
• Be on time for work.
• Make a list of your appointments.
• Don’t be late for meetings.
• Record all your interviews.
• Pay attention to what your editor tells you.
• Click on the network folder to connect to the network.
• Remember to turn off your computer at the end of the day.
• Don’t use this photocopier.
• Always be on time with your articles.
• Report to your editor, Susie.
• Take a one-hour lunch break.

B Read the situations below and match each to an imperative sentence.

SITUATIONS IMPERATIVE SENTENCES

1. You are showing Mark his new office. He doesn’t know ..... a. “Have a seat, Mark!”
where to put his folders. You say, …
2. Mark doesn’t know how to log in. ..... b. “Ask the receptionist for some.”
You say, …
3. Mark is coming into your office for a meeting with you. ..... c. “Don’t use the photocopier!”
You say, …
4. The photocopier isn’t working, but Mark doesn’t know ..... d. “Please give me the Antonio file.”
about it. You say, …
5. Mark needs some folders but doesn’t know where to ..... e. “Don’t worry, Mark!”
get them. You say, …
6. Mark has an interview at 9:00 but at 8:58 he is still ..... f. “Put your things on these shelves.”
talking on the phone. You say, …
7. Mark is interviewing someone for the first time. ..... g. “Don’t be late, Mark!”
He is nervous about it. You say, …
8. Mark has a report that you need. You say, … ..... h. “
 Wait for me to explain
what to do.”

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Imperatives

C Ed, the publisher, is having a meeting with everyone who works for the newspaper. Write what Ed
says. Use the notes below and create imperative sentences.

1. must look at the changes in the network folder.

Everyone 2. must not use the photocopiers.
3. must remember not to drink coffee near their computers.

4. must write a new article about body language.

Brian (journalist)
5. must not forget to give his restaurant review to Susan today.

Betty (graphic artist) 6. must show me the design for the new website.

Susan and Joe (editors) 7. must not forget to give their reports to me later today.

8. must please interview a new journalist at 10 a.m.

Mike (managing editor) 9. must not be late for his appointment with the publisher of Glam
Magazine.

Sylvia (receptionist) 10. must not forget to call someone to fix the photocopiers.

Ed says:

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

10.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Ordering Office Supplies

As a new employee, you may have to order supplies and / or equipment.
Use the table to create your own letter by substituting the appropriate information.

STEPS POSSIBLE SENTENCES CREATE Your Own LETTER

STEP ONE: Max Hall
Explain what • I would like to order a set of metal Omega Online News
it is you want office shelves (MS-01). (Date)
to order. Be Mr. Fred Marks
• In your online catalog, you advertised
specific. a set of metal office shelves (MS-01)
which are of interest to us. Dear Mr. Marks,
• My department is interested in
purchasing your set of three metal
shelves (MS-01).

Step two:

Give any further • We want to use one of the shelves

specifications for a small photocopier. Is this
about the item/s. possible?

• It is important that the shelves

are strong enough to hold a small
photocopier. Can this be done?

• Are the shelves strong enough to

support a small photocopier?

STEP THREE:
• Please be in touch as soon as possible.
Add any other
Thank you for your help.
special requests.
• I would be grateful if you could
Thank the
answer us quickly. Thanks again for
supplier.
all the assistance you have given us.

• It would be greatly appreciated if we

could hear from you ASAP. We thank
you for your attention to the above.
Sincerely,
Max Hall

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Getting and Giving Advice

Scoring Sheet

GROUP
ITEM
1 2 3 4 5 6

Getting Advice

I’d like your advice about …

I’d like to talk to you about …

I need your help with …

I’m concerned about …

I’ve got a problem.

I’m in a difficult situation.

Giving Advice

One suggestion is trying …

Would you like …?

Perhaps you would enjoy …

It might be helpful to …

Why don’t you …?

Let’s try making a list.

Doing nothing isn’t helpful.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Gerunds and Infinitives, Would + like / love / enjoy / hate

A Read the text.

Sue and Paul are trying to decide what they want to study.
Sue would like to go to university. What would she like to study? She doesn’t know. A career
counselor asks her about her hobbies. What does she enjoy doing? Sue is very creative. She loves
designing clothes. Does she want to be a fashion designer? Yes, she would love to be a fashion
designer, but she hates sewing. Sue also likes working on the computer. Maybe she would like to
be a graphic designer or a computer programmer.
Paul wants to be either a journalist or a chef. What kind of articles does he enjoy writing? He
loves writing about news and politics. Does Paul want to work in a newsroom? No, he doesn’t.
He dislikes working under pressure and would hate to sit in an office all day. Paul loves cooking.
Would Paul like to study at cooking school? The career counselor thinks he would.

B Complete the sentences below about four different people, using the information from the chart.

Jack Jessie Lola Carl

3 travel 8 cook 3 sew 8 write
3w rite articles about 3 design clothes 3 be creative 3 design websites
travel 8 work in an office 8 work on the computer 3 be creative
8 work in an office

1. Jessie loves .

2. Both Lola and Carl enjoy .

3. Lola likes .

4. Lola hates .

5. Carl dislikes .

6. Both Jack and Jessie hate .

7. Jessie also dislikes .

8. Jack likes .

9. He also enjoys .

10. Carl really enjoys .

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Gerunds and Infinitives, Would + like / love / enjoy / hate

C Complete the dialogue between a career counselor and a young adult. Use the gerund or infinitive
form of the verbs in brackets.
Counselor: What would you like 1 (be), Carrie?

Carrie: I’m not sure.

Counselor: Well, what do you enjoy 2 (do)? What are your hobbies?

Carrie: I love 3 (write).

Counselor: Do you want 4 (be) a journalist?

Carrie: I would love 5 (write) articles for magazines. But I would hate
6
(work) in an office. I dislike 7 (sit) at a desk all day.

Counselor: Some journalists work from home. They don’t sit in an office all day long.

Carrie: Yes, I would love 8 (work) from home.

Counselor: What else do you like 9 (do) in your free time?

Carrie: I really enjoy 10 (design) clothes.

Counselor: Would you like 11 (study) fashion design?

Carrie: Yes, but I dislike 12 (sew).

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing a Letter of Advice

There are occasions when you may have to give people written advice.
Use the table to create your own letter of advice by substituting the appropriate information.

STEPS POSSIBLE SENTENCES CREATE Your Own LETTER

STEP ONE: • I’m happy to give you advice Your name

about deciding on a new Address
Review the
career. (Date)
situation
• I see you’re looking for advice
that needs
about how to look for a new
advice and Dear Ms. Hall,
career. I’ll do my best to help.
express your
• It’s my pleasure to give you
willingness to
some advice about choosing a
help.
new career.

Step two: • First, I suggest making a list

of the things you like and the
Give one
things you hate. Then, make a
or two
list of careers that let you do
suggestions.
what you like and not what
you hate.
• You could try listing your likes
and dislikes. After, ask yourself
what careers match a person
like that.
• It might be helpful if you write
down careers you’d like to try.
For each career, write down the
good and bad things as you see
them. Then think about which
careers suit you overall.

STEP THREE: • I hope this was helpful. If you

need more advice, just let me
End with
know.
the offer of
• Write and let me know if this
further help.
was useful. If you need more
help, I’m here.
• Please know that I’m always
Sincerely,
here and ready to offer more
Mr. Jones
advice.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

A  omplete the sentences with the correct

C C  ircle the correct answer to complete each
C
Present Simple form of the verbs in brackets. sentence.

1. I (be) a journalist. 1. Do you … this folder?

2. S he (have) eight years of a. click on

experience. b. clicking on

3.  (be) you the managing 2. I … to the network at the moment.

editor?
a. connect
4. W
 e always (pay attention) b. am connecting
during staff meetings.
3. What else … right now?
5. D
 oes he (turn off) his
computer at the end of the day? a. do you work on
b. are you working on
6. T
 hey (not be) on time this
morning. 4. We usually … our clothes.

a. don’t sew
B Complete the sentences with the correct
b. aren’t sewing
Present Continuous form of the verbs in
brackets. 5. That idea … my suggestion.
1. W
 e a. is
(interview) journalists all morning. b. is being
2. T
 he company 6. She … an article now.
(publish) her book.
a. edits
3. I (make) an b. is editing
appointment right now.

4. The photocopier D  omplete the sentences with the correct

C
(not work) at present form of the verbs in brackets. Pay
the moment. attention to stative verbs.

5. T
 hey (not 1. We (like) Mexican food.
turn on) the air conditioner now. 2. Do you (have) lots of work?
6.  she 3. H
 e (change) a lot of stuff in
(suggest) that we sit at our desks all day? your article.

4. W
 e always (interview) our
staff carefully.

5. S orry, she
(introduce) our new graphic artist to
everyone.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 1 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

E Circle the correct answer to complete the sentences. 2. … working at our newspaper?
a. She would enjoy
1. Please … down.
b. Would she enjoy
a. sit b. sitting c. sits
3. T
 hey … to be on vacation. They like being
2. We … your interview now.
under pressure.
a. record b. are recording c. recording
a. wouldn’t like
3. You must … on time. b. would love
a. be b. is c. are 4. He … graphic arts. He’s so creative.
4. She usually … from home. a. would hate
a. is working b. works c. work b. would love

5. … me Sam. 5. I … working in an office. I want to work

a. Do you call b. Call c. Calling from home.

6. Don’t … to the cooking school downtown. a. would like

b. would hate
a. going b. goes c. go
6. T
 he staff … this steakhouse. Most of them
F C omplete each sentence using gerunds or infinitives. You don’t eat meat.
may use some verbs below more than once. a. would enjoy
sew introduce connect edit b. wouldn’t enjoy

1. I’m not able to the network.

H  ircle the correct answers to complete the
C
2. to the Internet is easy. text.
3. I want you to our new artist.
 ave Jones wants to be a 1 career / journalist.
D
4. Her favorite hobby is clothes.
He is interviewing at The Sun 2 newspaper /
5. I don’t like new journalists to the staff. hobby at the moment. Dave really likes The
6. His is excellent. He is the chief editor. Sun. He would 3 love / hate to work there.
7. Would you like the stuff in this folder?
Good news! Dave is the new 4 editor / writing
at The Sun. Now Dave is meeting the 5 stuff /
G Circle the correct answer to complete the sentences. staff. Nancy is the 6 cooking school / graphic
designer. Earl writes 7 articles / experience.
1. Please sit down. We … to interview you now.
Tim posts the restaurant reviews 8 talented /
a. would like online.
b. wouldn’t like

TOTAL: / 100

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
Name:

Giving and Getting Directions

Give directions to your partner on how to get to different destinations in the city.

MAP OF CITY

First Avenue
Green Street

Elm Street

Oak Street
Apartments All Day Food City Real
Bank
on Green Market Estate

Subway Station
Second Avenue Bus Bus
Stop Stop

M&M Graphic Elm Street Park

Shoe shop
Design Park Apartments

Subway Station
Third Avenue Bus
Stop

Chef Louise’s
Fast Freddie’s
Cooking The City News Taxi Co.
Restaurant
School

Subway Station

Note: Lines such as represent entrances.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Comparative Adjectives
A Read the text.

Sara is studying at cooking school. She is moving to a new apartment.

The new apartment is in the city. It is on the eighth floor, so it is higher than her old apartment.
However, the new apartment is closer to the cooking school than her old apartment. It is near a
bus stop and a subway station. Although living in the city is more expensive than living in the
suburbs, it is more convenient than living so far away.
Sara is happy that the kitchen in her new apartment is bigger than her old kitchen because Sara
does a lot of cooking. She also likes her new balcony because it’s roomier than her old balcony.
But her new bedroom is much smaller than her old bedroom. The living room is smaller than
the one in her old apartment. Sara’s old apartment was near a park so it was a lot quieter than
her new apartment. It was also much cheaper!
But Sara thinks that living in the city is more exciting than living in a quiet area.

B Complete the sentences with the comparative form of the adjectives in brackets.
1. The Montague apartment is the Crown Heights apartment. (high)

2. The Montague apartment is to a park than the Crown Heights

apartment. (close)

3. The Montague apartment is the Crown Heights apartment. (modern)

4. The Montague apartment is in a area than the Crown Heights

apartment. (quiet)

5. The Crown Heights apartment is the Montague apartment. (expensive)

6. The Crown Heights apartment is the Montague apartment. (small)

7. The Crown Heights apartment is for people who use the subway than
the Montague apartment. (convenient)

8. The living room in the Montague apartment is the living room in the
Crown Heights apartment. (roomy)

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Comparative Adjectives

C Complete the sentences with the comparative form of the adjectives in brackets.
1. I am much usual because I’m looking for a new apartment. (busy)

2. I think it’s to write a news article than to write a review. (easy)

3. Simon’s designs are Paul’s designs. (beautiful)

4. This apartment is the last apartment we saw. (pretty)

5. Lance is his brother. (tall)

6. The view from your balcony is the view from my balcony. (nice)

7. The red sofa is the brown one. Why don’t you buy it? (comfortable)

8. This real estate agent is the other real estate agent we spoke to. (friendly)

9. This floor plan is the first one. (unusual)

10. The meal we prepared in cooking school today was the food we prepared in
the last lesson. (delicious)

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 2 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Giving Written Directions

MAP OF CITY

River Road

Henry Street
Central Way
Oak Boulevard

Mr. K’s Design

Photocopy Center Online Solutions Park
Studio

Bus
Subway Station Stop

Ned’s Office AAA Computer

The Career Shop City Hall
Supplies School

Bus Bus
Stop Stop
Baltic Avenue Subway Station

Latest News
Happy Hobbies Gas Station McBig Food
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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 2 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Giving Written Directions

A Read the e-mail asking for information.

Dear Sir or Madam,

I will be studying at your computer school this fall. Is the school close to a bus or
subway stop? Is there a place to eat near the school? What about somewhere to
buy things for school? What other interesting places are there nearby? Can you
give me the directions, please?
Thank you for your help,
Sarah Jones

B Reply to Sarah Jones. Use the map on Worksheet 1 to help you give her directions and information.
Use full sentences.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Comparing Office Rentals

You and your partners are looking for an office for your new business. The real estate agent showed you
three offices. You are discussing the three options with your partners in order to decide which office is the
best choice for your business. In your discussion consider the following:
Which office has the best location? The worst location?
Which office is the most convenient?
Which is the most expensive? The cheapest?
Which is the biggest office? The smallest?
Which office do you think is the noisiest? The quietest?

Office A Office B Office C

Address 100 South Street 457 Main Street 968 North Avenue
Location downtown city center uptown
near subway station near bus and subway near park
1st floor stations 3rd floor
11th floor
Size 3 rooms 4 rooms 2 rooms
Rent $ 1,100 $ 1,500 $ 1,750
Other Considerations noisy quiet very quiet

The following expressions can help you in your discussion:

I think we should…
What do you think?
I agree / disagree.
I have a different idea.
We should consider…

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Superlative Adjectives
A Read the text.
Dear Amy,
Well, here we are in the U.S. On Monday, we arrived at one of the largest airports in the world.
The children were tired, but happy. Tony, my youngest child, was the most excited of the three.
We are staying with my friend Paula in a gorgeous house in one of the most expensive areas.
Paula tells me that some of the most successful public personalities live nearby!
Tom and I are looking for a house of our own. We’re finding out about the nicest neighborhoods
that are also the safest for young families. On Wednesday we saw a lovely house in Westside,
one of the best areas in the city. Unfortunately, Westside is also furthest from Tom’s work. We
thought of living in the downtown area, which is closest to the schools and Tom’s office, but I
don’t think it’s the most suitable neighborhood for families.
Paula told me that Silver Lake is one of the most popular neighborhoods and has the biggest
parks in the state. I hope we find a home there!
Love to everyone,
Jenny

B Complete the dialogues with regular, comparative, or superlative forms of the adjective.
1. good
Lisa: Do you think Lakeside is a 1 neighborhood to live in?
Mike: Sure. Lakeside is one of the 2
neighborhoods in the area.
Lisa: Is Lakeside 3 than Peter’s Drift?
2. far
Ian: How 1 do you live from your office in downtown?
Fran: I live 30 km away.
Ian: Oh, so you live 2 from downtown than I do.
Fran: Jack lives the 3 from the city. It takes him over an hour to get to
work every morning.

3. many / much
Sam: There are 1 parks in Lakeside than there are in Southside.
Bella: You’re right! There aren’t 2 parks in Southside.
But I think Silverton is the neighborhood with the 3 parks.

4. few
Nicky: Did you know that Southside has the 1 subway stations?
Lyn: No, I didn’t know there were so 2
subway stations in my
neighborhood. But I did know there are 3 bus stops in Southside than in other
neighborhoods.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Superlative Adjectives

C A real estate agent has made a reference list of what each neighborhood offers. Use the list to
write sentences about the neighborhoods by using the superlative form of the adjectives.

Greenway Downtown Amberglen

1. close to airport **** * **

2. suitable for families ***** ** ****
3. convenient for people who work in the city *** ***** *
4. popular with public personalities * ** *****
5. expensive *** **** *****
6. safe for families ***** * ****
7. near to theaters and the business center ** ***** *
8. has large parks ***** * ***
9. has big homes *** * *****

1. Greenway is the closest to the airport.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Listing Pros and Cons

A You are looking to buy a new photocopier. Look at the information in the table below.

Speed Technology Noise

Price Copying Weight
(pages per minute) Type Level

Photocopier • black and white • 35 (monochrome) • thermal

$280 18.5 6.5
A • color • 34 (color) • inkjet

Photocopier
$520 • black and white • 24 • laser 25 20
B

Photocopier • black and white • 43 (monochrome)

$1,100 • laser 44.5 60
C • color • 35 (color)

B W
 rite the pros and cons below in the correct columns of the table.
This one is the most expensive.
This one is the slowest.
This photocopier is cheaper and faster than Photocopier B.
It is the lightest.
This photocopier is the noisiest.

Pros Cons

Photocopier
A

Photocopier
B

Photocopier
C

C C opy the empty table from exercise B onto a blank sheet of paper. Write other pros and cons
of your own in the correct columns.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Comparing Apartments and Making a Decision

You and your partner are looking for a place to live. Compare the three different options to decide together on
the apartment that best suits your needs.

Apartment A Apartment B Apartment C

Neighborhood suburbs city center uptown

apartment building four-family house

Type of apartment garden apartment
9th floor 2nd floor

master bedroom + 2 bedrooms

2 small bedrooms 2 bedrooms 1 bathroom
Rooms 2 bathrooms 1 bathroom dining room
dining room modern eat-in kitchen small old-fashioned
large modern kitchen kitchen

4 built-in closets
wall-to- wall carpeting 2 built- in closets
wall-to-wall carpeting
garden wood floors
small balcony
Features far from bus stops and large balcony
wallpaper
subway stations near bus stop and
near park
safe neighborhood with subway stations
young families

low deposit
utilities included high deposit
Other Considerations low deposit
on-site super commission free
commission free

Rent US$ 2,000 US$ 2,500 US$ 2,250

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Too / Enough, Quantifiers

A Read the text.

Dan and Macy are trying to decide which apartment to lease. They like two apartments, but each
one has problems.

The first apartment has lots of space. It has many built-in closets, which Macy likes. Dan likes
the apartment because it has lovely wood floors. But the master bedroom isn’t big enough and the
bathroom is too small.

The second apartment has less space than the first and there are fewer closets. There is also too
much wall-to-wall carpeting and the living room isn’t roomy enough. The second apartment has
many modern utilities, but it is a little too expensive for Dan and Macy.

Dan and Macy don’t have much time. They must sign a lease and put down a deposit soon. Which
apartment do you think they will move into?

B Pam and Len are looking at an apartment. Complete their conversation with the adjective (in
brackets) + enough, or too + the adjective (in brackets).

Pam: This apartment costs only $1,000 a month, and it’s definitely 1 (roomy)
for us.

Len: You’re right. But look at how small the master bedroom is. Is it 2 (big)
for us?

Pam: I can live with it. It’s small, but it isn’t 3 (small). But I don’t like the
wallpaper. It’s dark and ugly.

Len: I agree. The wallpaper is definitely 4 (dark). But we can change that.

Pam: I’m glad. The kitchen is very old-fashioned. I don’t think it’s 5
(modern) for us.

Len: You may be right. But look at this lovely big living room. It’s 6 (large)
for the whole family.

Pam: That’s another good reason to sign the lease on this apartment. Remember the great price. It’s not
7
(expensive) for us.

Len: OK. Let’s speak to the landlord. Maybe we can move in next week.

Pam: I’m sorry, but we can’t move in to the apartment next week. That’s 8
(soon)! We can only move in next month.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Too / Enough, Quantifiers

C Read the information and complete the sentences with quantifiers. Use much, many, a lot of,
lots of, fewer, and less.

1. Dave has $1,000,000 and Bob has $800.

a. Dave has money.

b. Bob doesn’t have money.
c. Bob has money than Dave has.

2. In Jeremy’s apartment there are eight built-in closets. In Peter’s apartment there are two built-in
closets.

a. There are built-in closets in Jeremy’s apartment.

b. There aren’t built-in closets in Peter’s apartment.
c. There are built-in closets in Peter’s apartment than in Jeremy’s
apartment.

3. Sue’s apartment has six very large rooms and Betty’s apartment has two small rooms.

a. Betty’s apartment has space than Sue’s apartment.

b. Sue’s apartment has space.
c. Betty’s apartment doesn’t have space.

4. The Jones family is moving in to this apartment building this weekend. The Smith family is moving in
next month.

a. The Jones family doesn’t have time to pack and move in.
b. The Smith family has time to prepare for their move.
c. The Jones family has time to pack than the Smith family.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Interpreting Abbreviations in Property Classified Ads

GLOSSARY

AC air conditioning gar garage

apt apartment incl included
avail available kit kitchen
BA bathroom/s lge large
beaut beautiful LR living room
bldg building MBR master bedroom
BR / bedrm bedroom/s mod modern
bsmt basement nr near
cls close rms rooms
cott cottage stn station
dble double unfurn unfurnished
elev elevator upr upper
entr entrance util utilities
flr floor W/D washer / dryer
F/f fully furnished
FP / fplc fireplace
FR / fam rm family room

CLASSIFIED ADS
AD: Monroe Hills. F/f apt avail Feb. 1. Upr flr in apt bldg w/elev. 2 BR, 1 BA. Mod kit. LR w/fplc.
Description:

AD: Darlington. Beaut cott. Cls to park. 3 BR, 2 BA. Lge MBR and FR. Dble gar.
Description:

AD: The Cliffs. Unfurn bsmt apt. Nr stn. 2 rms. Util incl. W/D. AC. Private entr.
Description:

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Buying and Selling Household Items

Salesperson: Hello. How can I help you?

Buyer: Well, I need something similar to this, but in a different color.

Salesperson: Which color would you like?

Buyer: Well, my couch is black. I want one the same color as my couch.

Salesperson: This one is wood. Did you want one in wood?

Buyer: No. I want a material different from wood. Plastic would be OK.

Salesperson: Did you want one as big as this?

Buyer: Not really. I’d like a smaller one.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

As … as / The same as / Similar to / Like / Different from

A Read the text.
This week our interior designer, Craig Hall, writes about a store called Timeless.
Timeless is not a new store. But it looks completely different from the way it looked three
months ago when the manager decided to remodel it. Although the store doesn’t look the
same as before, it’s as interesting as it always was. Timeless is still the best place to buy
antique furniture. The store is not as cheap as other antique stores, but the furniture is not like
the furniture in any other store. The antique coffee table I looked at was of excellent quality.
Although it was over a hundred years old, it looked as good as new. I also saw some light
fixtures similar to those in the White House!
So if you, like me, love antiques and like to buy furniture that is not the same as everyone else’s,
spend some time in Timeless!

B Compare the pictures carefully and complete the sentences below using the same as, not the same
as, as + adjective + as, or not as + adjective + as.
PICTURE A PICTURE B

1. The couch in picture A is not the same as the couch in B.

2. The couch in picture B is not as big as the couch in A. (big)
3. The light fixture in picture A is the light fixture in B.
4. The light fixture in picture B is the light fixture in A. (pretty)
5. The mirror in picture A is the mirror in B.
6. The mirror in picture A is the mirror in B. (expensive)
7. The mattress in picture A is the mattress in B.
8. The mattress in picture B doesn’t look the mattress in A. (comfortable)

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

As … as / The same as / Similar to / Like / Different from

C Complete the dialogue between Sue and Ann. Choose from like, not like, similar to, and different
from. Use each phrase twice.

Sue: I bought some great things for my new apartment.

Ann: Me too! I bought a big green couch. It’s a lot 1 my old couch, which
was also big and green.

Sue: I don’t believe it. I bought a couch that’s 2 yours. It’s also big, but it
has two colors – green and brown.

Ann: That’s great. I bought an antique coffee table too. The table is made of dark brown wood.

Sue: I also got a coffee table, but it’s very 3 yours. It’s not an antique
and it’s white.

Ann: Sounds nice! The best thing I bought was a really comfortable new mattress. It’s
4
my old mattress, which is so hard and uncomfortable.

Sue: I don’t need a new mattress. But I did need a big round mirror for my bedroom. It’s very
5
my old mirror, which was small and square.

Ann: Your new mirror sounds 6 the one I have in my bedroom. It’s also
big and round.

Sue: Did you spend a lot of money on it?

Ann: Yes, I spent $200 on my mirror!

Sue: You are just 7 me. We both enjoy spending money on nice things.

Ann: You’re right. But you are 8 me in one way. You earn a lot more
money than I do!

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing Sentences Comparing Two Pictures

Write as many sentences as you can, comparing and contrasting the two pictures.

PICTURE A PICTURE B

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

A  omplete the sentences with the

C C Complete the sentences with too or enough.
comparative form of the adjectives in
1. The subway station is close.
brackets.
2. T
 he place isn’t modern for
1. T
 hese floor plans are me.
(good) than the other ones.
3. P
 ebble City is far from my
2. The first floor apartment is job.
(expensive) than the
4. S orry. This photocopier is
second floor one.
expensive.
3. This bus stop is far. Is there a
5. T
 his artist is popular to be in
(close) one?
the exhibition.
4. I like this bedroom. It’s
6. Don’t you think the eighth floor is high
(roomy) than the other one.
for us?
5. I disagree. It isn’t (far) to
the park from here. D Circle the correct answer to complete the
6. We like the fact that this area is sentences.
(quiet) than the city. 1. There are … built-in closets.
7. A
 s you can see, the kitchen in this house a. less
is (modern) than the b. too many
kitchen in the other house.
2. T
 he wall-to-wall carpeting has … of
8. John and Mary feel the subway isn’t a
problems.
(convenient) way to get
to work than driving by car. a. too much
b. lots
B Complete the sentences with the superlative
form of the adjectives in brackets. 3. He wants … money.
a. too much
1. C
 ary Grant is
b. too many
(popular) movie star of all time.
2. T
 his airport is 4. A
 re there … bedrooms? We have a big
(safe) in the world. family.

3. These people are some of a. a lot of

(successful) in b. less
the country. 5. … is the deposit?
4. I think it’s a. How much
(suitable) area for young families. b. How many
5. W
 hich is (good) 6. There … bedrooms in the apartment.
reason?
a. aren’t enough
6. A
 re these (large) b. are less
apartments that you have?

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

E Complete the sentences with the phrases below.

similar to like different from looks like same as as soft

1. This new pillow isn’t as the old one.

2. I love your kitchen. I want my kitchen to look the yours.
3. We want a couch this one but in orange.
4. Do you think the coffee table an antique?
5. Wow! This light fixture is exactly the one we have at home.
6. Let’s remodel our old bathroom. We’ll make it how it is now.

F Write the words in the correct order to form sentences. Remember to use capital letters.
1. interior designer / my / at the furniture store / $5,000 / spent
.
2. the same / these pans / as my old ones / quality / are
.
3. we’ve / a deposit / this lovely apartment / put down / on
.
4. the landlord / to sign / he is / agreed / glad / the lease
.
5. her neighborhood / too many / movie stars / has
.
6. hard / the reason / to move / it’s / we want / to say
.

G Translate these sentences.

1. It is more convenient to shop on the weekends than during the week.

.
2. That’s a good point. The area is expensive.
.
3. He likes the fact that the airport is close to his apartment.
.
4. As you can see, I can live with it.
.
5. How do you feel about wood floors?
.
6. That’s true. These built-in closets are lovely.
.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 2 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

H Tick (3) the correct column of the table according to the text.

Rachel and Ron saw three apartments. Apartment 1 had one bedroom. Apartment 2 had many bedrooms.
Apartment 3 had the most bedrooms of all.

 partment 1 had as many bathrooms as Apartment 2. Apartment 3 had more. Apartment 1 had wood
A
floors. Apartment 2 was exactly the same. Apartment 3 had wall-to-wall carpeting. Two apartments had
similar balconies but Apartment 3 had the smallest one. Apartment 1 was in a suitable area but it wasn’t
cheap enough. Apartment 2 wasn’t in a convenient area but it wasn’t too expensive. Apartment 3 was in a
quiet area and it was less expensive than Apartment 2.

Apartment 1 Apartment 2 Apartment 3

1. Which apartment had the fewest bedrooms?

2. Which apartment had the most bathrooms?

3. Which apartments didn’t have wall-to-wall

carpeting?
4. Which apartment didn’t have the biggest
balcony?

5. Which apartment wasn’t in a convenient area?

6. Which apartment was too much money?

TOTAL: / 100

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 Listener Listener Speaker
✁

Marital Marital Marital

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Name Studied Name Studied Name Studied
Status Status Status
Student Worksheet
Speaking Activity

Bob married computer sience

Jan single psychology
Rick divorced journalism
Mitch widowed creative writing
Liz remarried management
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Name:

Listener Listener Speaker

Marital Marital Marital
Name Studied Name Studied Name Studied
Status Status Status
Ken remarried interior design
Teri divorced editing
Carl single fashion design
Dawn married sewing
Tom widowed graphic arts
Everyday English 3

✁
Giving Personal Information

Listener Listener Speaker

3 • Situation 1

Marital Marital Marital

Name Studied Name Studied Name Studied
Status Status Status
Opal widowed cooking
Teri remarried waitressing
Module Carl married chef’s school
Dawn single acting
Tom divorced real estate
Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 3 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Past Simple

A Penny Hall is famous all over the world for her interior designs. But she didn’t always want to
be a designer. Find out about her in this inteview.
I nterviewer: Tell me about yourself, Penny.
Penny Hall: Well, I didn’t grow up in the U.S.A.
Interviewer: I didn’t know that. Where did you grow up?
Penny Hall: I grew up in England. When I was a teenager, I wanted to be an actress and
singer.
Interviewer: Really? How did your parents feel about those professions?
Penny Hall: T hey didn’t like the idea. They said both are very difficult professions. But I tried
it anyway.
Interviewer: Did you study acting at university?
Penny Hall: Y es, I did, but I didn’t work as an actress. After I graduated, I met Peter Kelly and
got married. Unfortunately, we got divorced a few years later and I moved to the
U.S.A.
Interviewer: Was it difficult making new friends here?
Penny Hall: No, it wasn’t. People were very nice and helpful.
Interviewer: How did you become an interior designer?
Penny Hall: I helped a friend remodel her house and found out that I loved interior design,
so I applied for design school and started studying. Then I worked for Franco
Pazelli. I learned a lot from him.
Interviewer: When did you start your own company?
Penny Hall: In 2002, I signed the lease on an office downtown. I didn’t know then that my
company would be so successful!

B Complete the story with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple.
Many people think that actress Haley Ball is from the U.S. But Haley 1
(not grow up) in the U.S.A. She was born and raised in Australia. Her parents 2
(get) divorced when Haley 3 (be) ten years old and Haley 4
(move) to the U.S.A. with her mother. Her older brother Michael 5 (not come)
with them. He 6 (want) to live with his father.

Haley’s mother 7 (not have) much money and things 8 (be)

very difficult for them at first. Haley’s mother 9
(work) very hard to earn enough
money for Haley to go to university. Haley 10 (know) what she wanted to study
– acting. After Haley 11 (graduate), she worked part-time in a restaurant.

One day, a man 12 (see) her and asked her if she was an actress. He
13
(give) her work in a movie. Haley 14 (not make) a lot of
money on her first movie, but she 15
(become) famous!

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 3 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Past Simple

C Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Simple.
Maureen: 1 you (grow up) here in New York?

Sam: No, I 2 (not do). I grew up in Florida.

Maureen: When 3 you (move) to New York?

Sam: I moved to New York five years ago.

Maureen: 4 you (find) it difficult to make new friends?

Sam: Yes, I 5 (do) at first. But I made some friends at university.

Maureen: What 6 you (study)?

Sam: I studied computer science.

Maureen: 7 you (start) working after you graduated?

Sam: No, I 8 (not do). I traveled for a few months and then I got a job.

Maureen: Which company 9 you (work) for?

Sam: I worked for Logarithm Ltd.

Maureen: Did you like working for that company?

Sam: Yes, I 10 (do). I loved my job there.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 3 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing a Description
A  ead the sentences below. Decide if the word or phrase in bold is the American (A) or British (B)
R
version of English.

..... 1. I lived in a two-bedroom flat.

..... 2. Do you know of a nice place for rent?
..... 3. The underground was close to where I lived.
..... 4. My post code was HM4 2JL.
..... 5. My living room had wall-to-wall carpeting.
..... 6. Last week, one of the elevators in the building was broken.
..... 7. How many loos did your flat have?
..... 8. I wanted to buy a new couch.

B Write a description of your childhood home.

C Exchange your description with your partner and have him / her “translate” it.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 3 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Discussing Lifestyle Changes

Student A: Host of TV Show

You are the host of the TV show: Changing Lifestyles. Welcome the audience and tell them that today you
are interviewing someone who has changed his / her lifestyle dramatically. Find out what his / her habits
used to be and what they are now. In your interview ask questions about:
reasons for making lifestyle changes
eating habits
dieting
smoking
TV habits
working
exercising

Give compliments to encourage your interviewee to continue the new healthy lifestyle. Use expressions such
as: That’s great. Keep up the good work. Job well done! Good job!

Say goodbye to the audience and encourage them to watch your next program and keep a healthy lifestyle.

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Student B: Guest on TV Show

You are appearing on the TV show: Changing Lifestyles. You have made dramatic changes in your lifestyle.
The host of the show will ask you questions about:
your reasons for making lifestyle changes
eating habits
dieting
smoking
TV habits
working
exercising
Answer the questions and say what your habits used to be and what they are now.
Thank the host for having you on the show.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 3 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Used to
A Read the text.
Sheila used to weigh 180 pounds. Now she weighs 120 pounds. How did she do it?
Sheila changed her lifestyle. Sheila used to eat too much. She grew up in a family that loved
eating junk food. They ate too many carbohydrates and too much sugar. They didn’t exercise.
Sheila and her parents used to sit around in front of the TV most of the time. Sheila’s parents
smoked, so Sheila also began smoking when she was eighteen. In fact, Sheila used to smoke a
pack of cigarettes a day!
Sheila wanted to go on a diet. She used to read about celebrities who lost weight after they went
on crash diets. So Sheila tried to do the same, but none of these diets worked.
Then Sheila’s friend, Pam, helped her. Pam also used to be fat, but is now thin. Pam told Sheila
about healthy nutrition and good eating habits. She also showed her how to count calories and
work out.
Today Sheila is thin, happy, and full of energy!

B Complete the sentences with used to and a suitable verb below.

study live sit smoke write go eat

1. My husband a lot, but a year ago he quit smoking.

2. I a lot of junk food, but now I eat more fresh fruit and vegetables.
3. Peter in a small apartment, but last month he moved into a large apartment.
4. Lena on crash diets to lose weight, but now she counts calories instead.
5. Tom and Susan at City University, but now they go to Columbia University.
6. I articles about politics for the newspaper, but now I am doing restaurant and
theater reviews.
7. My mother around all day doing nothing. Now she is very busy and has a
wonderful new lifestyle.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 3 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Used to
C Read the information in the table below about how Martin’s life has changed. Write sentences
about Martin with used to + base verb.

Before (in the past) After (now)

1. was married is divorced

2. lived in quiet neighborhood lives in noisy downtown

3. studied computer science works in journalism

4. worked too hard works 7 hours a day

5. smoked doesn’t smoke (he quit!)

6. watched TV every night works out every evening

7. had trouble with English speaks English very well

8. felt tired all the time works out and has lots of energy

9. was very healthy looks too thin

1. Martin used to be married, but now he is divorced.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 3 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an Informal Letter to Plan a Menu

Information

Food Quantity Calories

apple, raw, unpeeled 1 medium 125

avocado 1 300

banana 1 small 105

beef steak sirloin 2.5 oz 240

bread, whole grain 1 slice 56

carrots, cooked from raw 1 cup 70

carrots, raw 1 cup 30

chicken breast, roasted in the oven 3 oz 140

cottage cheese ½ cup 110

egg, hard boiled 1 75

ice cream, vanilla 1 cup 270

kidney beans, cooked ½ cup 112

potatoes, boiled, peeled 1 medium potato 120

rice, brown, cooked 1 cup 230

rice, white, cooked 1 cup 225

tofu, fresh ½ cup 94

white beans, cooked ½ cup 108

whole grain cereal 1 oz 70

yogurt, low fat, unsweetened 1 cup 144

1 oz = about 28 grams
1 cup of flour = about 140 grams
1 cup of sugar = about 200 grams
1 cup of water = about 236 grams

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 3 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an Informal Letter to Plan a Menu

Dear John,
I am so upset by my weight. I saw on the Internet that I should only be eating about 1,500 calories a
day based on my height and age, but I’m actually eating over 2,000 calories. I printed out this sheet
that says how many calories different food items are. Can you help me plan a daily menu with this
information (you know I don’t have a head for math, especially when it comes to food!)?

Thanks a ton,

Trish

Using the Information sheet she sent you, help Trish work out what to eat and then write a reply to Trish
that gives her your suggestions for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks, without eating more than 1,500
calories.

Fill out the following chart before you reply to her, to make sure that your suggestions “add up”.

Meal Food Quantity Calories

Breakfast
Breakfast
Breakfast
Snack
Lunch
Lunch
Lunch
Dinner
Dinner
Dinner
Snack
Total
Now write your reply:
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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 3 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Meeting People

Role-Play Cards

DIALOGUE 1 DIALOGUE 2
A has moved into a new neighborhood and meets A is registering for adult evening classes when they
B, a next door neighbor, for the first time. (A and B) see each other. They haven’t seen each
Create a dialogue using as many of these other since high school.
expressions as possible: Create a dialogue using as many of these
• Welcome to the neighborhood. expressions as possible:
• Please come in. • Do you remember when we were at summer
• Would you like a cup of coffee? camp?
• Where did you live before you moved here? • During university, I worked at a newspaper.
• I’m a homemaker nowadays. • Did you remarry?
• I’ll take you up on that soon. • I didn’t go to university.
• Congratulations!
• In those days I was thinner.

DIALOGUE 3 DIALOGUE 4
A is new in the neighborhood. A invites B, a new A joined the newspaper last month. A chats to a
friend, to a party. colleague, B.
Create a dialogue using as many of these Create a dialogue using as many of these
expressions as possible: expressions as possible:
• I’m inviting some people over next week. • How are things going these days?
• I’d love you to join us. • My manager is great.
• I can come after work – about 9. • I used to own my own store.
• I’ll see you then. • What did you do before this?
• After that, we eat dinner. • Are you living in the city?
• That sounds great! • I studied graphic design in college.

DIALOGUE 5 DIALOGUE 6
A is meeting B, an old friend, after 15 years. At A’s birthday party, A chats to B, a guest.
Create a dialogue using as many of these Create a dialogue using as many of these
expressions as possible: expressions as possible:
• I got married ten years ago. • I weighed more last year.
• Then what happened? • Do you eat healthy food these days?
• We were shyer in those days. • How often do you work out?
• Do you have time for that nowadays? • I don’t sit around nowadays.
• He / She proposed at my 30th birthday party. • In those days I had a lot less energy.
• These days I’m working as a manager. • It changed my lifestyle completely.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 3 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Meeting People

listening sheet

Welcome to the neighborhood.

Please come in.
Would you like a cup of coffee?
DIALOGUE 1
Where did you live before you moved here?
I’m a homemaker nowadays.
I’ll take you up on that soon.

Do you remember when we were at summer camp?

During university, I worked at a newspaper.
Did you remarry?
DIALOGUE 2
I didn’t go to university.
Congratulations!!
In those days I was thinner.

I’m inviting some people over next week.

I’d love you to join us.
I can come after work – about 9.
DIALOGUE 3
I’ll see you then.
After that, we eat dinner.
That sounds great!

How are things going these days?

My manager is great.
I used to own my own store.
DIALOGUE 4
What did you do before this?
Are you living in the city?
I studied graphic design in college.

I got married ten years ago.

Then what happened?
We were shyer in those days.
DIALOGUE 5
Do you have time for that nowadays?
He / She proposed at my 30th birthday party.
These days I’m working as a manager.

I weighed more last year.

Do you eat healthy food these days?
How often do you work out?
DIALOGUE 6
I don’t sit around nowadays.
In those days I had a lot less energy.
It changed my lifestyle completely.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 3 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Words of Sequence and Time Expressions

A Read the text.
Do people still fall in love at first sight these days? Is dating as romantic as it was twenty or
thirty years ago? Decide for yourself.
This week David tells his story:
In the past many people married their high school girlfriend or boyfriend. I did the same. I met
Gloria during a football game. It was love at first sight! But I was only seventeen and very shy.
Three months passed before I finally asked her out on a date. We fell in love and began dating
during our final year of high school. Two years later, while I was at college, I proposed to
Gloria. We got married right after I graduated. It was a very stylish wedding!
Unfortunately, Gloria and I got divorced ten years later. We still talk to each other. But we both
think that maybe we married too young. These days, couples wait until they’re older before they
marry and start a family.
Is love over for me? Not at all! Last year I met someone new. It was during a friend’s party. A
beautiful woman started talking to me. She seemed a little embarrassed. “Excuse me, but aren’t
you David?” she asked. “Didn’t you go to Waterfall summer camp when you were in junior
high? Maybe you don’t remember me, but my name is Sara Whitman.” We looked into each
other’s eyes and laughed. It was love at first sight – or was it “second” sight?!

B Complete the story with the correct words of sequence. Use after, before, while, during, and later.
I first met Michael 1 a business trip to England. He was the manager of a small restaurant in

London. Michael asked me out on a date, but unfortunately, I returned to the U.S.A. 2 we

had a chance to see each other again.

I didn’t think much about Michael 3 that. I was busy at my job at the newspaper. Two years

passed. Then late one afternoon, 4 I was in a meeting with some other journalists, my editor

told me about a wonderful new restaurant in the city. “Write a review about it 5 someone

else does,” he said.

So that evening 6 work, I went to “Maxine’s” for dinner. It was wonderful! 7

I was eating dessert, the waiter came up to me and said, “This is from the manager.”
8
I had a chance to speak, he put a glass of wine in front of me. The manager appeared at

my table a few minutes 9 . It was Michael!

What happened next? Well, we fell in love 10 our first date – the date we had made years

ago but hadn’t had until then.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 3 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Words of Sequence and Time Expressions

C Complete each sentence with a suitable time expression below. Try to use each time expression at
least once.
in the past today nowadays a month ago
last July these days in those days two days ago

1. Peter used to be a poor actor. he is a celebrity.

2. , men proposed to women. Now women sometimes propose to men.

3. Larry asked Harriet out on a date . She’s meeting him for dinner tonight.

4. Ben used to be very shy, but he has no problem asking girls out.

5. In the past, dating used to be so romantic. things are different.

6. P
 eter only met Sheila and he proposed last week, after only dating Sheila for two
weeks. He says it was love at first sight!

7. M
 y parents met when they were 18 and got married a year later. people got married
when they were young.

8. P
 aula began working as a summer camp manager . Now, a year later, she is still enjoying
her job there.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 3 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an E-mail about an Itinerary

A Read the information.

ITINERARY

Monday 9:00 a.m. Pick up Mr. Jones from the airport.

Monday 12:30 p.m. Show Mr. Jones proposed area for summer camp.

Tuesday 10:00 a.m. Meeting with Mr. Jones and Grace – plan creative activities for summer camp.

Tuesday 6:15 p.m. Take Mr. Jones out to dinner.

Wednesday 11:45 a.m. Leave for airport with Mr. Jones.

B Complete the e-mail with the information from the itinerary in exercise A above. Use time expressions
where appropriate.

Dear Mr. Williams,

Thank you for my last assignment. I enjoyed it very much.

Here is how I spent my time:
1
they picked me up from the airport, we went to my hotel. Shortly
after noon, they showed me the 2 .3
I had free time. 4 , we began with a meeting. We talked about
5
.6 , they took me out to dinner. On
Wednesday morning they drove me back to 7 .

See you soon!

Pete Jones

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 3 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an E-mail about an Itinerary

Write an e-mail to your friends about what you did on your vacation. Use the information in the
itinerary below, and time expressions. You may use Worksheet 1 as a model.

Summer camp Itinerary

Tuesday 3:00 p.m. Cooking Healthy Food is Easy – a Lecture

Tuesday 8:30 p.m. Surprise – Meet a Movie Star

Wednesday 11:00 a.m. Body Language – Can You Speak It?

Thursday 8:00 a.m. Work Out With Ted

Thursday 1:00 p.m. Learn About Jobs –Journalism, Interior Design, Singing

Thursday 7:15 p.m. Group Dinner

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 3 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Completing a Crossword

Student A

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 3 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Completing a Crossword

Student b

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 3 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Tag Questions
A Read the text.
A
 ngie: The style of this painting is interesting, isn’t it?
Peter: Yes, it is. Pablo Santa does great paintings.
Angie: I didn’t know Pablo Santa was the artist. He has a studio downtown, doesn’t he?
Peter: That’s right. His studio is at 1001 Maple Avenue.
Angie: But the Logan Theater is at 1001 Maple Avenue. Pablo doesn’t live in the theater, does
he?
Peter: No, he doesn’t. He lives in the studio upstairs. How do you know the Logan Theater?
Angie: I belong to an amateur theater group. We put on plays in the theater.
Peter: I know about your group. You’re working on a comedy at the moment, aren’t you?
Angie: Yes. I am. I’m working with a wonderful director.
Peter: You don’t mean Tom Hudson, do you?
Angie: Yes, I do. Why?
Peter: Tom Hudson is my brother!
Angie: I don’t believe it. You look so different, don’t you?
Peter: No. We have different fathers. You really didn’t know Tom had a brother, did you?

B Complete the tag questions. Use the Present Simple form.

1. Jane and Jenny are working on a new play, ?
2. Larry is in an amateur theater group, ?
3. You aren’t in a bad mood, ?
4. I’m not very good at acting, ?
5. Bette Paltrow isn’t giving an exhibition this week, ?
6. We’re going to a play this evening, ?
7. You are an amateur actress, ?
8. The art gallery isn’t closed, ?
9. I’m sorry! I am in a bad mood, ?
1
0. The paintings aren’t very good, ?

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Module 3 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Tag Questions

C Read about two friends, Tom and Laura. Write a suitable question for each situation.

1. Tom and Laura are at an art exhibition. Laura sees a woman she thinks looks familiar to both her and
Tom.
Laura asks Tom:
That woman ………………………………………………………………………, ?

2. Tom and Laura are looking at a painting. Tom thinks that an artist called Penny Lane painted the
painting, but he isn’t sure.
Tom asks Laura:
Penny Lane ………………………………………………………………………, ?

3. Tom and Laura leave the art gallery. Laura thinks that Tom enjoyed the new exhibit, but she wants to
make sure.
She asks Tom:
You ………………………………………………………………………, ?

4. The next night Laura acts in an amateur play. Before the play, Laura is very nervous. She wants Tom to
confirm that she acts well.
She asks Tom:
I ………………………………………………………………………, ?

5. Laura isn’t sure that Tom will like the play. She thinks that he doesn’t like comedy, but she isn’t 100%
sure.
She asks him:
You………………………………………………………………………, ?

6. After the play, Tom and Laura talk about it. Tom thinks that Peter Pillay didn’t act very well in the play.
He is almost sure that Laura feels the same way.
He asks Laura:
Peter Pillay ………………………………………………………………………, ?

7. Tom also thinks that his new neighbors, Larry and Paula, belong to Laura’s amateur theater group. He
wants to confirm this.
He asks Laura:
Larry and Paula ………………………………………………………………………, ?

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 3 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Creating an Interview Transcript

A Celebrity Magazine interviewed the singer, Jenna Jones. Read the information.

IDENTITY DOCUMENT

Name: Jenna Jones Age: 37 Occupation: Singer Family status: Divorced

Lifestyle changes: Plan for the future: meet Mr. Right

• quit smoking after 20 years New CD: in stores next month
• went on a diet and lost a lot of weight
• nowadays eats only healthy food

B C omplete a part of the interview transcript that Celebrity Magazine put on their site. Use the
information from exercise A above. More than one word may be used for some answers.
Q: You lost a lot of weight, didn’t you?
A: Yes, 1 .
Q: 2
?
A: These days I only eat healthy food.
Q: You’re divorced, aren’t you?
A: Unfortunately, 3 .
Q: 4
?
A: Yes, I do. My plan for the future is to meet Mr. Right.
Q: That sounds great.
A: Yes, it does, 5 ?
Q: Your new CD isn’t in the stores yet, 6 ?
A: No, it isn’t.

C Choose a famous person and write parts of an interview transcript. More than one word may be
used for some answers.
Q: ?
A: .
Q: ?
A: .
Q: ?
A: .
Q: ?
A: .
Q: ?
A: .

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 3 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

A  omplete the sentences with the Past

C C  ircle the correct answer to complete the
C
Simple form of the verb in brackets. sentences.

1. S he (become) 1. I … junk food.

an actress. a. used to eat
2. W
 e (not b. used to change
graduate) last June. 2. It … colder in the winter.
3. I (grow up) in a. used to be
New York City. b. used to count

4. H
 e (remarry) 3. My friends and I … doing nothing.
for the third time. a. used to go on diets
5. I thought they b. used to sit around
(look) 4. They … every spring.
familiar.
a. used to work out
6. Y
 ou b. used to clean out their closets
(interview) him last week.
D  omplete the sentences with the correct
C
7. S he and I word of sequence.
(sit around) watching TV all afternoon.
during before
8. It (not make while after
a difference) to their health.
1. A
 month my husband
B Complete the questions in the Past Simple proposed, we got married.
with a verb from below.
2.  I was looking at my e-mail,
work out go on a diet I saw three pieces of junk mail.
get divorced meet
3. C
 an we meet lunch?
1. D
 id your husband ? Is 10 a.m. OK?
He’s so thin.
4. H
 e always talks her favorite
2. D
 id we you already? TV show so she can’t hear.
You look familiar.
5. Let’s drive there together. You drive
3. I saw Pam kissing another man. I look at the map.
Did she ?
6. They quit smoking on Monday.
4. Y
 ou look very tired. three days, they started
Did you this morning? again.

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Module 3 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

E  ircle the correct answer to complete the

C G Translate these sentences.
sentences.
1. They look familiar, don’t they?
1. … I used to work out.
.
a. These days b. In the past
2. Did you get married?
2. I met him earlier … .
.
a. today b. nowadays
3. He’s single but she’s not.
3. … I worked here, I worked at a theater.
a. Before b. Two years ago .

4. We went on a diet … we were at college. 4. Tell me about yourself.

a. while b. last year .
5. In … not everyone had a computer. 5. I didn’t study journalism in university.
a. last year b. those days
.
6. My birthday isn’t in May. It was … in April.
6. We became friends during the summer.
a. during b. last month
.
7. S he started counting calories … she gave
birth.
H Complete the text with the words below.
a. after b. these days

8. H
 e asked me out … and we got married before met date nowadays
last month. romantic wasn’t

a. a year ago b. a week ago I 1 (meet) my husband 10 years ago.

Our first 2
wasn’t very exciting.
F Write the correct tag questions. It 3 (not be) love at first sight

1. That isn’t your studio, ? but it was very 4 .

We laugh 5 when we remember
2. We don’t know each other, ?
those days 6 we got married.
3. He’s in a bad mood, ?

4. Our uncle moved, ?

5. They like this style of art, ?

6. She doesn’t paint, ?

7. We had fun, ?

8. This is the amateur theater group,

?

TOTAL: / 100

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
Name:

Making Excuses
✁
I was coming to class when all of a sudden …

While I was driving to school yesterday evening …

I was waiting for the bus to come when …

As I was walking to class yesterday …

I was running to the classroom so that I wouldn’t be late and then …

While I was riding my bicycle yesterday …

As I was leaving work yesterday afternoon …

While I was shopping yesterday …

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Past Continuous

A Read the text.

It was a busy Saturday morning in the Main Street shopping mall. It was raining outside and
the people who were waiting for the bus were soaking wet. The hundreds of people inside the
shopping mall weren’t getting wet. They were shopping. Many of the stores were having sales.
In the department store, women were bumping into one another. They were trying to find the
best bargains.
One young woman was talking to the cashier. She was returning an expensive raincoat. She
seemed upset because the zipper of the raincoat was broken. The cashier was telling her that she
couldn’t return the raincoat without a receipt. The young woman was becoming more and more
upset.
While this was happening, several other people were standing in line behind the young woman.
They were waiting to pay. A man was holding a camera in one hand and his credit card in the
other. The woman behind him was looking in the pocket of her bag. She was trying to find her
personal check book.
Susan Hardman wasn’t shopping. She was sitting in a small restaurant. She wasn’t eating
because she was waiting for her friend Jack. They were meeting for lunch.

B Complete the text with the correct form of the verbs. Use the Past Continuous.
The Smith family was very busy yesterday. Peter Smith 1 (work) all day. He
2
(not write) articles for the newspaper. He 3 (edit) them. He and two

other editors 4 (try) to finish all the articles by the end of the day.

While Peter was working at the newspaper, Diana Smith 5 (not work). She
6
(shop) all morning. She 7 (not buy) clothes. She 8

(buy) items for the house. A lot of lovely antique furniture was on sale and many people
9
(look) for bargains. Most of them 10 (not pay) with cash. Everyone
11
(spend) a lot of money because they 12 (use) their credit cards!

Penny and Jake Smith 13 (not shop). They weren’t working either. They
14
(study) at school all day.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Past Continuous

C Yesterday, Josh received some great news and wanted to tell his friends Anne, Greta, and Tim
about it. He tried calling them all day, but they were all busy.
What were Josh’s friends doing? Look at their schedules and complete the sentences below using
the Past Continuous.

Anne Greta Tim

8:00 – 11:00: 8:00 – 10:00: 8:00 – 1:00:
Edit news articles Finish my painting in art class Work on an exhibition at the
art gallery

1:00: 1:00: 1:00 – 2:00:

Have lunch with Greta Have lunch with Anne Buy a new camera at the
department store

2:00 – 5:00: 2:00 – 4:00: 2:00 – 5:00:

Interview journalists with Fred, Shop for clothes on sale Take pictures of new exhibits
the managing editor

7:00 – 9:00: 5:00: 7:00 – 9:00:

Watch a play with Tim Meet the real estate agent Watch a play with Anne
to sign the lease on the new
apartment

1. At 10:00, Anne .
2. Tim all morning.
3. While Anne and Tim were working, Greta .
4. At 1:00, Anne and Greta .
5. After lunch, Anne and Fred .
6. While Anne was doing interviews, Greta .
7. Tim all afternoon.
8. During his lunch hour, Tim .
9. At 5:00, Greta .
10. Anne and Tim the whole evening.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing a Letter of Apology

In some situations you will need to write a letter of apology. There is a simple three-step process to
write a letter of apology. Use this table to create your own letter by substituting the appropriate
information.

STEPS POSSIBLE SENTENCES CREATE Your Own LETTER

STEP ONE: • W hile I was walking to school, I (Address)

bumped into an old friend and
Give a full (Date)
stopped to talk to her.
description of
• I was waiting for the bus when all of (Address)
your mistake.
a sudden I realized that I didn’t have
Dear Sir / Madam,
my wallet – so I had no cash on me
to buy a bus ticket.
• I was walking to class when a car
drove by very quickly and splashed
me.

Step two: • I lost track of time and was speaking

to her for so long that I missed our
Explain how
class.
the mistake
• I remembered that I was cleaning
happened.
out my purse and I left my wallet on
the table.
• I wasn’t wearing a raincoat and
didn’t see the car in time to move
out of the way, so I got soaking wet.

STEP THREE: • I’m sorry that I missed class and I’ll

try not to let that happen again.
Close with a
• I apologize for missing class and
sentence or
I will make up the work.
two that says
you will try
not to do that
again.

Sincerely,
(Name)

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Describing a Crime

A Read the accident report below.

ACCIDENT REPORT
Type of Accident: car theft and hit and run
Time of Accident: 7:30 a.m., Monday, October 10
Place of Accident: corner of Willow and Elm Streets
Name of Witness: Marie Arnez

Witness’s statement:
While I was walking to work, I saw two teenage boys. They were standing near a black car. One
boy was wearing a brown jacket. I couldn’t see his face because he was facing the car. The other
boy was wearing a black scarf. The scarf was covering part of his face. He was holding a knife.
I was certain that they were trying to break into the car. As I was looking for my cell phone to
call the police, the boys opened the door, got into the car, and started to drive away. I will never
forget what I saw next. A little boy was crossing the street when the car drove into him. The
driver didn’t stop. He just drove away.

B With a partner, write and role-play the conversation that the detective had with the witness in
order to write her statement.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Past Continuous, Yes / No and Wh- Questions

A Read the text.

Twelve-year-old Macy Brink talks to a City News journalist about what happened.
Journalist: Tell me what happened last night, Macy.
Macy: At 8 o’clock last night, I was walking past a jewelry store downtown.
Journalist: Why were you walking downtown?
Macy: I was taking my dog for a walk. As I was walking past the shops, I was looking
through the shop windows. The light was on in Goldman’s Jewelry Store.
Journalist: Was something happening inside the jewelry store?
Macy: Yes. Two men were robbing it. One was stealing jewelry. He was putting it into a
big bag.
Journalist: What was the second man doing?
Macy: He was trying to open the safe and was shouting at the first man.
Journalist: Were you feeling scared?
Macy: Not really. I knew they were doing something wrong. I had to do something to
stop them. So I called the police on my cell phone. They came quickly and arrested
the men.
Journalist: That’s amazing, Macy! You helped the police catch the robbers.

B Write suitable Yes / No questions in the Past Continuous.

1. ?
Yes, she was. She was shopping at the hardware store all morning.

2. ?
No, they weren’t. The two robbers weren’t stealing jewelry. They were stealing
money from the safe.

3. ?
Yes, they were. The policemen were shouting.

4. ?
Yes, he was. The old man was calling the police.

5. ?
No, we weren’t. We weren’t going for a walk last night. We were eating in a restaurant.

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Module 4 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Past Continuous, Yes / No and Wh- Questions

C Tom saw a robbery. The police interview him about what happened. Complete the interview by
writing Wh- questions in the Past Continuous with the words in brackets. Use the answers to help
you decide which question word (How, How many, What, Where, and Who) to use.
1. (robbery / happen)?
At a jewelry store.

2. (robbers / steal)?
Jewelry and money from the safe.

3. (robbers / rob / the store)?

Three robbers.

4. (shout)?
The first robber.

5. (you / do)?
I was waiting for the police.

6. (you / feel)?
Scared. I was very scared.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing Police Reports and Personal Statements

A Complete the Personal Statement.

Personal Statement
While I was working late at the office last night, I was robbed. I was sitting at my desk at about
1
(time). I saw a man cleaning the carpet in the hall. While I was making a cup of coffee
in the kitchen, I saw the man enter my office. When I returned, I saw that some items were missing,
including my bag. In my handbag were my 2 (item in handbag) and my 3
(item in handbag). The thief took my 4 (name of electronic equipment) that I bought last
week for 5
(how much it cost). My 6
(name of electronic equipment) is also
gone. I bought my friend a 7 (what the jewelry is made of) 8 (jewelry item)
for her 30th birthday tomorrow. I paid 9 (amount) for it. The thief took that, too.
Date: Full name: Signature:
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B Write a report about a burglary in your home. Use Exercise A as a model, but use different items.
Personal Statement

Date: Full name: Signature:

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing Police Reports and Personal Statements

C Imagine you are a policeman. Fill in the police form based on the information in your partner’s personal
statement.

POLICE FORM – BURGLARY REPORT

Name of Person Robbed: (First Name) (Last Name)

Scene of Burglary:

Date of Burglary:

Time of Burglary:

List of Stolen Items Value of Item/s (if relevant)

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Discussing Fixing a Computer

Student A:

You are Amy. A computer technician has come to fix your computer. Thank him for coming. Answer his
questions by giving him the following information:

1. You were working on your computer last night.

2. Your computer crashed while you were using the Internet.

3. You were looking at your friend’s website.

4. You were also chatting with a friend and opening e-mails.

5. You were opening an attachment when suddenly the computer stopped working.

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Student B:

You are a computer technician. Introduce yourself to Amy. Tell her that you have come to fix her computer.
Find out:

• what the problem is

• when her computer crashed

• what she was doing when it stopped working

• what she was looking at

• if she was doing anything else

• whether she opened any attachments

Tell her that maybe she got a virus when she opened the attachment.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Past Continuous vs. Past Simple

A Read the text.
 atty Pearl is a successful actress. While she was acting in a drama at the Starlight Theater last
P
night, something strange happened.
It was 7:00 p.m. Patty was getting ready for the play. While she was sitting in her dressing
room, she chatted with her assistant, Terry. Terry was folding Patty’s blouses. Patty’s young
daughter, Megan, was also in the dressing room. While Patty and Terry were talking, Megan
began trying on her mother’s jewelry. Luckily for Megan, Patty didn’t see what her daughter
was doing.
While all this was happening, a photographer came in. He explained that he was taking pictures
for a theater review about Patty’s play. He asked if he could take a picture of Patty while she
was getting ready. Patty was just putting on her silk scarf when suddenly, there was a blackout.
It was pitch-black. Megan was scared and began to cry. Patty and Terry weren’t sure what to do.
They began calling for help. While they were shouting, the “photographer” quietly put Patty’s
expensive jewelry into his pocket.

B Circle the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences.

1. While the photographer was taking pictures, the lights … out.
a. was going b. were going c. went

2. As Brian and Shirley … dinner in a romantic restaurant, Brian proposed to Shirley.
a. had b. were having c. was having

3. While the robbers were leaving the store, the police … them.
a. caught b. were catching c. was catching

4. While I … in line, someone bumped into me.

a. stood b. were standing c. was standing

5. Peter … signing the lease while Mary was chatting with the real estate agent.
a. finished b. were finishing c. was finishing

6. While the girls were trying on new blouses, their mother … very tired and sat down.
a. was becoming b. became c. were becoming

7. As Lance was moving into his new apartment, the coffee table … .
a. was breaking b. were breaking c. broke

8. The man called the police while the robbers … the hardware store.
a. robbed b. were robbing c. was robbing

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Past Continuous vs. Past Simple

C Complete the story with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Continuous or
Past Simple.

Shopping mall robbery

While Linda and Martha 1 (shop) in the department store on Saturday

morning, Linda 2 (see) her friend Greta. While they
3
(chat), Linda 4
(introduce) Martha
to Greta. The three women began talking about the blouses on sale.
While they 5 (stand) there, a man in a black raincoat
6
(bump) into Greta. He stole her handbag and ran off. While Linda and
Martha 7 (shout) for help, Greta 8 (begin)
running after the robber.
There was another robber in the hardware store. Peter was standing in line, waiting to pay. While he
9
(give) his credit card to the cashier, a man grabbed it and ran out of the
store. At the same time, Brenda was in the jewelry store. While she 10 (try)
on jewelry, a woman 11 (steal) her expensive silk scarf. Brenda didn’t discover
her scarf was gone until it was too late.
What happened a few minutes later? While the police were trying to catch the robbers, there
12
(be) a blackout! Were more robbers stealing from people in the mall?

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an Informal Letter

A Complete Victoria’s letter to her friend by writing the correct form of the verb in Past Simple or
Past Continuous.
Hi Carol,
I’m so excited! You will never guess who was in my store today. Tiffany Hanes, the famous actress. I
1
(fold) scarves when she 2 (walk) in. I can hardly believe that a famous
celebrity 3 (come) to my store to buy clothes. But there’s much more to my story.
Tiffany 4 (try) on a linen blouse in the dressing room, when a photographer
5
(come) into the store. He 6 (look) at tracksuits. I 7 (think) he
was a customer. All of a sudden, there was a blackout. The store was pitch black!
Tiffany 8 (run) out of the dressing room. Luckily, the lights 9 (come) on
quickly. Tiffany 10 (want) to buy the blouse. As she 11 (look) for her wallet, the
photographer 12 (start) taking pictures. She asked him to stop, but he
13
(continue) taking more and more pictures. While I 14 (try) to stop him,
Tiffany 15 (run) out of the store. She 16 (take) the blouse without paying for
it. When I 17 (go) out of the store, I 18 (see) Tiffany. She 19 (run)
down the street so I 20
(run) after her. Look at the attachment and you will see my picture in
the newspaper!
What an exciting day!

B Using exercise A as a model, write a letter about a terrible, wonderful, boring, or exciting day
that you had yesterday. Remember to use both Past Simple and Past Continuous. Try to use the
following expressions:
when, suddenly, all of a sudden, while, as, all day / evening / night, the whole day / evening / night, then

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Talking About a Party

Student A: Joan
You are Joan. You are having a conversation with your friend, Bob. Tell Bob why you weren’t home last
night. Answer Bob’s questions by giving him the following information:
• Last night you went to your friend’s birthday party.
• The party was at .
• It was a costume party.
• You dressed up as a .
• Describe your costume.
• Describe some of the costumes your friends wore.
• Who won first prize?
It was a lot of fun. The food was great. The music was terrific. You danced all night. You had a great time.

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Student B: Bob
You are Bob. You are having a conversation with your friend, Joan. Tell Joan that you called her last night
but she wasn’t home. Ask her:
• where she was
• where the party was
• what kind of a party it was
• what costume she wore
• how her costume looked
• what costumes her friends wore
• who won first prize
• about the food and the music
• if she had a good time
Invite her to go with you to another costume party.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Review of Tenses

A Read the text.

 veryone is enjoying the Halloween party. Music is playing and some people are dancing.
E
Others are eating and drinking. Tim and Angie are talking.
Tim doesn’t usually dress up for Halloween, but last week Angie helped him with his costume.
They went shopping a week ago and bought a pirate costume. Tim spent a lot of money on his
boots and dagger. He looks just like a pirate! Angie is wearing black from head to toe. She is
very creative. She made her own costume a few days ago. She came as a witch.
Tim and Angie are chatting about last year’s Halloween party. They didn’t know each
other then. While Angie was dancing, a friend introduced her to Tim. Tim wasn’t wearing a
Halloween costume, but Angie thought he looked nice. It was love at first sight!
Now the judge is announcing the name of the person with the best costume. Brian, who always
wears original costumes, usually gets the prize. This year he came as a wizard with a beard and
pointed hat. Everyone is waiting to hear the announcement. Here it comes: “And the person
with the best costume this year is … Tim!”

B Circle the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences. Use the time expressions to help
you.

1. Larry was at a Halloween party. While he is talking / was talking / talked / talks to Jessie, his beard
fell into his drink.

2. Right now someone knocks / knocked / is knocking / was knocking on the door. Is someone
answering it?

3. Kate and Margie usually wear / were wearing / are wearing / wears very creative costumes.

4. I buy / am buying / was buying / bought a great Halloween costume last week.

5. Bernie is going / was going / goes / go to the Halloween party as a wizard every year.

6. Is the judge announcing / announce / announces / announced the best costume now?

7. Colleen was meeting / meets / met / is meeting Harold at a Halloween party two years ago.

8. Who are you seeing / did you see / do you see / were you seeing at the Halloween party yesterday?

9. While Fred is trying on / tried on / tries on / was trying on his boots and cape last night, Katie and
Patricia were making their hats and wands.

10. Lance isn’t wearing / doesn’t wear / wasn’t wearing / didn’t wear his pirate costume at the moment.
He is carrying it in his hands.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Review of Tenses

C Kelly and Sean meet in the shopping mall and talk about a Halloween party. Complete the
dialogue with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Kelly: Hi, Sean! What 1 (you / do) here in the shopping mall?

Sean: At the moment, I 2 (buy) things to make a Halloween costume.

Pam 3
(call) a few days ago and invited me to her Halloween party.

Kelly: She invited me and my sister, Susan, too. I 4 (not usually dress up),
but I 5 (get) a costume this year. I just don’t know what I want to go as.
Susan 6 (go) as a witch.

Sean: That’s great! 7 (you / remember) last year’s party?

Kelly: Oh yes! You 8 (wear) such an original costume last year.
You 9
(get) first prize for the best costume, didn’t you?

Sean: Yes, I did. But do you remember what else happened? While the judge
10
(announce) the prize, my cape got caught on the table.
I 11
(knock) over all the glasses of wine.

Kelly: That’s right. You 12 (be) soaking wet. It was really funny!

Sean: I 13 (not want) the same thing to happen this year. I’m looking
for a costume that’s easy to wear – no beards, daggers, or capes!

Kelly: Why don’t you go as a robber?

Sean: Hmm. I 14 (like) the idea of wearing black from head to toe.
15
(this store / sell) black masks?

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an Invitation and a Thank You Note

A Use the information in the dialogue below to complete the invitation that follows.
Dialogue
Alice: I think I saw you last week on Green Street. Where were you going?
Jill: When was that exactly?

Alice: Last Thursday. I think it was March 12th. You were wearing a costume.
Jill: Oh, yes. I was going to Ruth’s birthday party. It was a costume party.

Alice: Is that Ruth Jones from the newsroom?

Jill: Yes.

Alice: Where was the party?

Jill: At the restaurant in the Club House on Green Street.

Alice: Why were you running?

Jill: The party started at 8:30 p.m. and I was late.

Alice: How was the party?

Jill: I had a good time, but Ruth didn’t. Her cell phone number, 917 903 4520, is almost the
same as the number for Pete’s Pizza. All night, people were calling her to order food.

invitation

Invitation to: (event description)

Date:
Time:

Address:

Attire: (casual, formal)

RSVP to (contact name)

(contact phone number)

B A Thank You Note

On a separate piece of paper, write a thank you note to Ruth. Tell her about the things you enjoyed
at the party: the food, the music, the dancing, and the costumes. End your letter by wishing her a
very happy birthday.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 4 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

A  omplete the sentences with the Past

C C  rite Wh- questions in the Past Continuous.
W
Continuous form of the verb in brackets. Use the bold word(s) to help you.

1. No, I (not smoke). 1. ?

2. You (stand) in line. He was returning a camera.

3. I (write) a personal 2. ?
check. They were robbing the store at 12 a.m.

4. T
 hey (not pay) by 3. ?
cash. I was walking home.
5. H
 e (return) the 4. ?
camera.
Their parents were soaking wet.
6. H
 er dog (not walk)
5. ?
in the rain.
We were standing in line to buy theater tickets.
7. S he and I (not sit
6. ?
around).
You were acting very well.
8. W
 e (use) our new
credit cards. D  ircle the correct answer to complete the
C
sentences.
B Write the Yes / No questions in the Past
Continuous. Use the answers to help you. 1. W
 e were working in the same newsroom
when we … .
1. ?
a. were remarrying b. remarried
Yes, we were interviewing her.
2. While I … there was a blackout.
2. ? a. shopped b. was shopping
No, I wasn’t counting calories.
3. They … in the city when it started raining.

3. ? a. were walking b. walked

Yes, she was shopping yesterday. 4. We were looking at scarves when he … .
a. was coming in b. came in
4. ?
5. Were you single when you … ?
No, you weren’t shouting very loudly.
a. quit smoking b. were quitting smoking
5. ? 6. You … several times while you were sleeping.
Yes, it was raining last night. a. were shouting b. shouted

7. Was she … when the robbery happened?

6. ?
a. shopped b. shopping
No, they weren’t eating dinner.
8. When I asked for a refund, the store … me one.
a. didn’t give b. wasn’t give

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Module 4 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

E  omplete the text with the correct form

C G  ead the text and complete the interview
R
of the verb in brackets. questions that follow. Use the answers to
help you. Some questions can be written in
Last week, I 1 (go) shopping in more than one way.
the city. While I 2 (shop) in my
In college, I studied journalism. While I was
favorite clothes store, I 3 (see) going to college, I worked for my city newspaper.
my manager. She 4 (try on) I graduated from college last winter. After
blouses. I 5 (not want) her to see I graduated, I went to work for a publisher.
The publisher’s job paid more money. I am still
me, so I 6 (leave) the store.
working at the publisher’s. I enjoy my job very
F Translate these sentences. much.

1. He was dressed in green from head to toe. 1. What did you ?

. Journalism.
2. It suddenly stopped working.
2. Did you ?
.  es, I worked. I worked for the city
Y
3. This scarf is nothing special. newspaper.
. 3. Were you ?
4. Do they like to dress up?  es, I was studying and working at the
Y
. same time.
5. We won a prize for the best costume. 4. When did you ?
. Last winter.
6. Were you scared during the blackout?
5. Where did you ?
. At a publisher.
7. What did you wear to the Halloween party?
6. Why did you ?
.
The job paid more money.
8. She wasn’t sitting around.
7. Are you ?
.
Yes, I am still working there.

8. Do you ?
Yes, very much.

TOTAL: / 100

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 5 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
Name:

Taking a Medical History

Medical history form

Medical History
Idiomatic Phase Explanation of Underlined Item
We have felt run down. in poor physical condition
She has felt very under the weather. physically unwell
Have you felt like throwing up? vomiting
I think you’ve come down with the flu. become sick with
He caught a cold last week. a upper respiratory infection
I have broken out in a rash. begun showing symptoms of
My husband has had a splitting headache all week. severe headache
The baby has been running a fever. has a higher than normal body temperature
I’d like to run some tests. perform some tests
I’m going to give you something to make you feel
prescribe medicine
better.
Let’s take your temperature. measure your temperature
Take these and you’ll soon be on the mend. use this medicine, return to physical good health
We’ll soon have you back on your feet. returned to physical good health
You have a clean bill of health. everything is Ok

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 5 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
Name:

Taking a Medical History

Medical History Form

Patient Name:
Details Occupation:

Just needs a routine checkup.

• Feels: run down under the weather like throwing up
• Has: come down with the flu
Current caught a cold
Complaint broken out in a rash
a splitting headache
other
Suffers from

None
Action Took patient’s temperature
Taken / Ran some tests
Diagnosis Prescribed something
Other

Medical History form

Patient Name:
Details Occupation:

Just needs a routine checkup.

• Feels: run down under the weather like throwing up
• Has: come down with the flu
Current caught a cold
Complaint broken out in a rash
a splitting headache
other
Suffers from

None
Action Took patient’s temperature
Taken / Ran some tests
Diagnosis Prescribed something
Other

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 3
Module 5 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
Name:

Taking a Medical History

Information

Your Name Your Occupation Current Complaint

Tyra Johnson Journalist Suffers from allergies. Sneezing all the time.

Your Name Your Occupation Current Complaint

Phil Blanchette Graphic Designer Has caught a cold and is running a fever.

Your Name Your Occupation Current Complaint

Matt Cougar Writer Feels run down and has a splitting headache.

Your Name Your Occupation Current Complaint

Rita Freeman Manager Just here for her annual checkup. Feels fine.

Your Name Your Occupation Current Complaint

Steve Marks Editor Has broken out in a rash. Feels like throwing up all the time.

Your Name Your Occupation Current Complaint

Nancy Peters Chef Feels under the weather and her throat is sore.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 5 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Present Perfect Simple

A Read the text.
Tommy Needs a Checkup
Betty and Fran bump into each other and start chatting about their children, who go to school
together.
Fran: Hi, Betty! Mark says Tommy hasn’t been at school for a few days. Has he been sick?
Betty: Yes, he has. He’s resting at home right now.
Fran: What’s wrong? Is it allergies? He’s suffered from allergies since he was young, hasn’t
he?
Betty: Yes, he has, but I don’t think that’s the problem. He hasn’t suffered from allergies for
a while. He has had a low fever and a cough since Friday.
Fran: Poor thing! Perhaps he has caught the flu. Have you taken him for a checkup yet?
Betty: No, I haven’t.
Fran: Why not?
Betty: I haven’t taken Tommy to see Dr. Green because Dr. Green has been too busy. I can’t
get an appointment until Wednesday.
Fran: Have you spoken to Carol? She’s the nurse who works for Dr. Green.
Betty: No, I haven’t. Carol wasn’t there when I called.
Fran: Perhaps I can help. Let me speak to Carol for you. She’s a friend of mine.
Betty: How long have you known her?
Fran: I’ve known her since college.

B Complete the sentences with the Present Perfect Simple form of the verbs in brackets.
1.  (drink) enough fluids today?

2. The doctor (not tell) me the results of my blood test.

3. the nurse (take) your blood pressure?

4. How many antihistamine pills you (take) since last night?

5. The children (rest) for a few days. Now they can go back to school.

6. Jerry (not be) for his routine checkup yet.

7. My husband (catch) the flu. He’s resting in bed right now.

8. I (just / take) my son’s temperature. He has a low fever.

9. Samantha is allergic to many things. She (suffer) from allergies since she
was a child.

10. I (have) a bad headache for a few days, but I

(not see) the doctor yet.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 5 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Present Perfect Simple

C Complete the short dialogues with Wh- questions or tag questions in the Present Perfect Simple
tense. Use the words in brackets.

1
Doctor: How long 1 (you / suffer) from allergies?
Patient: I’ve had allergies since I was a child.
Doctor: Which medication 2 (you / take)?
Patient: I’ve tried antihistamine pills.
Doctor: You 3 (not have) a routine checkup for two years,
have you?
Patient: No, I haven’t.

2
Doctor: How long 4 (your son / be) sick?
Parent: He’s been sick for a week.
Doctor: The nurse 5 (take) his temperature, hasn’t she?
Parent: Yes, she has. He has a high fever.
Doctor: How long 6 (he / have) a fever?
Parent: Since Tuesday night.
Doctor: He has received lots of fluids, 7 he?
Parent: Yes, he has.

3
Doctor: How often 8 (the patient / receive) his medication?
Nurse: Every four hours.
Doctor: How many pills 9 (you / give) him?
Nurse: I’ve given him two pills.
Doctor: You 10 (take) his blood pressure, haven’t you?
Nurse: Yes, I have. It’s normal.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 5 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Filling out a Medical Questionnaire

Medical histories

Medical History 1
You are Mr. Harry Walters. You are allergic to nuts and penicillin.
You have suffered from headaches for several years. There is a history of
heart, liver, and kidney disease in your family. You haven’t taken any
medications for more than five years. Today, you have a headache and a fever.

Medical History 2
You are Miss Sue Langston. You are allergic to bee stings. You have taken
medicine for diabetes for two years. There is a history of diabetes in your family.
There are also members of the family with asthma. Today is the second day
that you’ve felt dizzy. You also have a cough.

Medical History 3
You are Mrs. Norma Reed. There is a history of heart disease and heart attacks
in your family. You have taken medication for high blood pressure for three years.
Two days ago, you had some chest pain. Now you are having trouble sleeping.

Medical History 4
You are Mr. Ben Travers. You have been highly allergic to poison ivy all your life.
Yesterday you went on a hike and now you have a terrible rash. You think it’s poison
ivy. You also have a fever.

Medical History 5
You are Mr. Arthur Rogers. Your mother and her father both suffer from severe
headaches. For the past few months, you’ve had headaches on and off. Yesterday,
you had a bad one. You’ve lost a lot of weight in the last month but you haven’t
been dieting. You think it might be due to the stress you’ve been under at work.

Medical History 6
You are Ms. Lindsey Green. You went swimming two days ago and today you
have an earache in your left ear. You are also dizzy and feel like you have a fever
(but you didn’t take your temperature). There is a history of cancer and diabetes
in your family. You are allergic to sulfa drugs and shellfish.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 5 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Filling out in a Medical Questionnaire

Questionnaire

Patient’s Name:

1. Do you have any allergies? If yes, what are they?

2. Do you have any diseases or conditions at the moment? If yes, what are they?

3. Are there any diseases or conditions that run in your family? If yes, what are they?

4. Have you taken any prescription medicines within the last five years? If yes, for what?

5. What specific symptoms are you suffering with at the moment?

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 5 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Finding Differences

Form A

Accident Report

Patient: Victor Jones

Arrived in: car

Accident: fell off a bicycle

Complaint: hurt his left hand, it’s red and painful, right hand is cut

Action Taken: x-rayed left hand, not broken, disinfected cut, put bandage on, gave shot for pain

Follow up: keep bandage clean, see regular doctor for checkup in three days

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Form B

Accident Report

Patient: Victoria Jones

Arrived in: ambulance

Accident: fell off a table

Complaint: hurt her left foot, it’s red and painful, right hand is cut and bleeding

Action Taken: x-rayed left foot, broken, put cast on foot, disinfected cut, stitched cut, put bandage on,
gave shot for pain

Follow up: keep bandage clean, see regular doctor for checkup in five days

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 5 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Past Simple / Present Perfect Simple

A Read the text.
It has been a busy afternoon for the doctors and nurses in the emergency room.
Earlier this afternoon, a young boy fell off his bicycle. His parents brought him in to the
emergency room. Dr. Jeffrey x-rayed his arm and told him it was broken. The nurse helped the
doctor put the boy’s arm in a cast. It was very painful. This happened two hours ago. Now the
boy is feeling fine. He has already gone home with his parents.
Dr. Jeffrey also helped a woman with a sprained ankle an hour ago. He asked the nurse to put a
bandage on the woman’s ankle. After that, the doctor gave an injection to a young man with an
infected arm wound.
Half an hour ago, a young woman came in. She had a deep cut in her finger. But all the doctors
and nurses were busy with other patients. Now the time is 4:30 p.m. Has a doctor seen the
young woman yet? Yes, Dr. Green has just put stitches in her finger.
Now everyone is running to meet an ambulance. What has happened? There has been an
accident. One man is bleeding a lot. It looks like his injuries are serious. It also seems that the
doctors and nurses haven’t finished their work yet!

B Complete each sentence with a suitable time expression below.

Last week six weeks ago since How long
already Yesterday just When never for

1. The nurse has put a bandage on the boy’s ankle.

2. has Simon had the cast on his arm?

3. did the nurse give the patient the injection?

4. The ambulance has arrived. They are helping the injured man.

5. Mary has had stitches in her arm her accident.

6. Peter had a bad accident . He was hospitalized for a few weeks, but
now he is all right.

7. I have an infection in this wound and a high fever. I have felt so awful
in my life!

8.  Peter fell off his bike and sprained his ankle. Now he has a bandage on
his ankle.

9.  Larry went to the emergency room because he had an arm injury. This
week he went again because he sprained his ankle!

10. Tom’s arm has been in a cast a month. The doctor will only take it off in
two weeks’ time.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 5 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Past Simple / Present Perfect Simple

C A doctor returns to the emergency room after his lunch break. He talks to Betty, a nurse, about the
patients. Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Present Perfect
Simple or the Past Simple.

Doctor: 1 (you / have) any patients in the emergency room since lunch
time, Betty?

Nurse: Yes. There 2 (be) a car accident half an hour ago.

Doctor: When 3 the patients (come) in?

Nurse: Two patients 4 (come) in an ambulance fifteen minutes ago.

The woman 5 (have) a broken arm.

Doctor: 6 Dr. Morris already (put) the

woman’s arm in a cast?

Nurse:  ot yet. He 7
N (be) busy with the other patient since the
ambulance brought them in.

Doctor: OK. Tell me about the other patients.

Nurse: Mrs. Harris 8 (cut) her hand last week and Dr. Green

9
(give) her stitches. Since then, her hand

10 (become) red and painful. It has become infected.

I cleaned the wound with disinfectant.

Doctor: 11
(you / give) her an injection for the infection?

Nurse: Yes, I did.

Doctor: Good. What about the boy who 12 (fall) off his bicycle this

morning? 13 (you / do) an x-ray on his ankle yet?

Nurse: Yes. I 14 (x-ray) his ankle an hour ago. It was only a sprain,

so I 15 (put) a bandage on his ankle.

Doctor: Thank you.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 5 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Filling out an Accident Report

Write each sentence below in the correct section of the chart. Then add two sentences of your
own to each section.
Personal Information
• I fell off a chair this morning.
• My ankle is red and painful.
• My blood pressure is usually normal.
• The cut was disinfected and stitched.
• I suffer from allergies.
• We need to take some X-rays.
• Last year, I broke my leg.
• I hurt my hand in the accident.
• I take antihistamine pills. Current Accident
• Several years ago, I had terrible
headaches.

Old Injuries / Conditions

Medical Action

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 5 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Meeting an Old Friend

STUDENT A
While you are shopping, you see an old friend. You haven’t seen this friend for two years, and you want
to know what he or she has been doing. Ask your friend about some or all of these topics:
work
where the person lives
travel
studies
boyfriend / girlfriend
husband / wife
other friends
lifestyle changes

✁
STUDENT B

While you are shopping, an old friend sees you. He / She hasn’t seen you for two years, and wants to
know what you have been doing. Tell your friend about some or all of these topics:
work – old jobs, current jobs, if you’re looking for a new job
where the person lives – whether you live in a house or an apartment, in the city or in the suburbs
travel – interesting places you might have been to
studies – courses you have taken or whether you have gone to university
boyfriend / girlfriend – whether you have dated anyone interesting
husband / wife – whether you are married and have any children
other friends – if you have stayed in contact with other mutual friends
lifestyle changes – if you have made any significant changes in your diet, work or exercise habits

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 5 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Present Perfect Continuous

A Read the text.

Tim and Annie own a drugstore. They have two children, Pete and Kelly. The children have been
feeling sick since yesterday morning so they have been taking it easy at home.
Who has been taking care of them? Annie has. She hasn’t been working. She has been taking their
temperature every few hours. They both have a low fever. Pete has been watching TV for hours.
Kelly hasn’t been watching TV with her brother. She has been sleeping on and off the whole time.
Pete and Kelly haven’t been eating. But they have both been drinking lots of fluids. Annie has been
trying to get through to the doctor’s office. She wants to take the children to see Dr. Green.
What has Tim been doing? He has been working at the drugstore, hasn’t he? Yes, he has. He is very
busy. He has been filling prescriptions all morning. It seems many people have been catching the flu
lately. They have been buying cough medication and pills for fever. Right now Tim is speaking to
his sister Margaret on the phone.
“Let’s do lunch,” Margaret says.
“Sorry, I can’t,” Tim answers. “The kids are sick and Annie has been looking after them at home.
I’ve been working here on my own since noon yesterday.”
“Oh my goodness! You poor things!” Margaret says. “Can I help?”
“I appreciate that, Margaret,” Tim answers.

B Read the situations. Complete the two sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Use the Present Perfect Continuous. One sentence should be positive and the other negative.

1. Alfred had an accident at noon yesterday. (take it easy) (work)

He a. at home.

He b. since noon yesterday.

2.  Paula and Susan look really good. They are thinner and healthier than before. (count) (eat)

They a. calories.

They b. too many carbohydrates.

3.  Kate is hot and tired. (watch) (work out)

She a. TV.

She b. at the gym.

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Module 5 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Present Perfect Continuous

B 4. The children had a fever. (play) (take) (rest)

They a. with their friends.

They b. medication
and c. in bed.

5. Lance started calling half an hour ago. Now he is still on the phone. (try) (sleep)

He a. .

He b. to get through to the drugstore.

6. We are working at the drugstore right now. We began work at 8:00 a.m. (fill) (take)

We a. prescriptions all morning.

We b. a vacation.

C Write Yes / No, Wh-, or tag questions in Present Perfect Continuous. Use the underlined
information to help you.

1. ?
I’ve been working at the drugstore for four years.
2. , she?
No, she hasn’t. She hasn’t been feeling well lately.
3. ?
Steve has been dating Olivia.
4. ?
Yes, they have. They have been taking their medication.
5. ?
They have been filling their prescriptions at Danny’s Drugstore.
6. , you?
Yes, we have. We have been living in New York since last December.
7. ?
Yes, she has. She has been taking it easy at home.
8. ?
Harold has been suffering from a bad infection.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 5 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an E-mail to a Friend

A Read the e-mail you have just received from an old school friend. Underline the Past Simple, circle
the Present Prefect Simple, and highlight the Present Perfect Continuous where they have been
used in the e-mail.

Hi!
I’m sorry I haven’t been in touch lately. I have been very busy since I moved. I have finally
left the bank and have found a new job! For the last three months, I’ve been managing a
restaurant. It’s a wonderful Italian restaurant on Wilson Street. The food is great, and the
people there are very friendly. I’ve been taking cooking lessons from the chef. He taught me
how to make pizza at home. Unfortunately, I’ve gained weight from all the delicious food.
My other big news is that I have been dating a wonderful woman. Her name is Donna Grey.
I think you might know her. She went to your school. We should all get together soon.
I hope things are going well. What have you been doing lately?
Bye for now,
Tom Sands

B Now, write back to your friend, telling him what you did, have done, and been doing since you
saw each other last. Follow the rules for using the Past Simple, the Present Perfect Simple, and the
Present Perfect Continuous.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 5 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Taking an Alternative Medical History

Have you been sleeping well Do you smoke? How many Have you ever tried massage
lately? cigarettes do you smoke a day? therapy? Did it help you?

Have you been stressed lately? Do you drink alcoholic Why did you come to the
Why? beverages? Alternative Medicine Clinic?

Have you been exercising? What healthy food have you

Do you have any pain? Where?
How often? been eating lately?

Have you been taking any What unhealthy foods have you Have you taken a vacation
medication? been eating lately? lately?

How much water do you drink Have you ever had

Do you laugh a lot?
every day? acupuncture? Did it help?

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 5 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Present Perfect Simple / Present Perfect Continuous

A Read the text.

Dear Susan,
I’m sorry I haven’t written for ages. We have been so busy since we moved to New York.
We moved into a new apartment a week ago and since then I have been painting the apartment
and shopping for furniture we need.
But I haven’t only been buying things! I’ve also been taking a course in alternative medicine.
My class has been meeting in the evenings. So far we’ve learnt a lot of acupuncture. It’s a great
way to reduce pain and stress and help people to relax.
Peter has started his new job already. He has been working in a sports medicine clinic as a
massage therapist. He’s really enjoying it. Lately he has even treated some famous athletes!
Things have been so busy that we haven’t even been to a Broadway play or to Central Park yet!
Peter wants the two of us to take a special day off together. He has been planning it for weeks.
Unfortunately, he hasn’t had time off from work yet.
How have you all been? Has it been raining a lot there? Have you already finished writing your
book?
Write soon.
Love to all,
Marsha

B Circle the correct verb or time expression to complete the sentences.

1. Mandy has already finished / has already been finished the acupuncture course.
2. Vera and Bob have gone / have been going to the gym together since they started dating
each other.
3. I have had acupuncture four times this month / all week.
4. For ages / Since the massage, my muscles have relaxed.
5. We have never felt / have never been feeling so stressed before!
6. The athletes are tired. They have been resting all morning / three times this week.
7. Have you treated / Have you been treating Mr. Richards yet?
8. Oh my goodness! My son has lately / just had an accident! I’m going to the hospital right away.
9. How long have you been waiting / have you waited for the therapist? He’s very late.
10. Look at George! He has drunk / has been drinking again.

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Module 5 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Present Perfect Simple / Present Perfect Continuous

C Read each situation. Then write two sentences – one in the Present Perfect Simple and one in the
Present Perfect Continuous – for each situation.

1. Linda is a massage therapist. Now, she is treating patients. She began treating patients four hours ago.

a. she / treat / patients / for four hours

b. she / treat / six patients / so far

2. Leslie and Paul are acupuncture therapists. They started working together at an acupuncture clinic
when they finished their acupuncture course in 2002. They have over a hundred regular patients.

a. they / perform acupuncture on over a hundred patients / since 2002

b. they / work together / since 2002

3. I am working out right now. I started working out an hour ago. I’ve done four different exercises, but
I still have two more to do.

a. I / work out / for an hour

b. I / do / four exercises / so far

4. Peter is an athlete. He began doing athletics when he was eight years old. Last week he won first
prize at the National Athletics Meeting for the third time.

a. He / do athletics / since he was eight

b. He / win first prize / three times

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 5 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an E-mail to a Therapist

A Read the information.

Health Plan

• Diet: 1,500 calories per day.

• Don’t drink more than 3 cups of coffee per day.
• Exercise 3 times a week, for at least one hour.
• Get a Swedish massage twice a week.
• Get acupuncture at the clinic once a week.
• Stop smoking.
• Work no more than 8 hours per day.
Please keep track of everything and then tell me how you are doing.
Good Luck!
Robert Hanes

B My Diary

Diet Exercise Treatment Smoking Work Coffee

Mon: 1,300 calories gym: 1 hour 5 cigarettes 8 hours 5 coffees

Swedish
Tues: 1,500 calories 7 cigarettes 8 hours 4 coffees
massage

Wed: 2,100 calories gym: 45 min. 20 cigarettes 9 hours 4 coffees

Thurs: 1,900 calories 10 cigarettes 8 hours 3 coffees

Swedish
Fri: 1,900 calories gym: 1 hour 17 cigarettes 8 hours 2 coffees
massage

Sat: 1,800 calories 22 cigarettes 2 coffees

swimming:
Sun: 1,900 calories 16 cigarettes 2 coffees
45 min.

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Module 5 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an E-mail to a Therapist

C Complete the e-mail with information from your diary. You can add extra details not mentioned
there. Try to use positive and negative sentences in the Present Perfect Continuous where
appropriate.

Dear Mr. Hanes,

I have been trying to make all the changes over the last two weeks, but it hasn’t been easy.

I have been

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 5 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

A  omplete the sentences with the Present

C C  ircle the correct time expression to complete
C
Perfect Simple form of the verbs in brackets. each sentence.

1. I (spend) too 1. P
 aula hasn’t been to see the doctor … .
much money today. She really needs a checkup.
2. T
 ina (forget) a. yesterday b. yet
her backpack again.
2. The patient took his medication … .
3. I (not have) a
a. an hour ago b. just
routine checkup yet.
3. Have you … broken your arm?
4. B
 oth doctors
(take) my blood pressure already. a. ever b. lately

5. C
 hristopher 4. P
 eter and Jane were in an accident … .
(suffer) from allergies until this year. Luckily, they weren’t injured badly.
6. T
 he hospital a. six months b. last week
(x-ray) the patient’s leg twice already. 5. We have been sick … . It’s probably the flu.
7. R
 ob and Fred a. yet b. since Sunday
(fall off) their motorbikes many times.
6. … did the doctor x-ray your arm?
8. C
 arol and I
(not sprain) our ankles. a. When b. How

B  ircle the correct answer to complete each

C D  omplete the sentences with the Present
C
sentence. Perfect Continuous form of the verbs in
brackets.
1. … broken your leg?
1. O
 ur family
a. How have you b. You have
(not exercise) much lately.
2. … taken my temperature? 2. Y
 ou
a. Why has she b. When did she (not study) this last month.
3. … have their injections? 3. M
 y cut (bleed)
a. When have they b. When did they on and off all afternoon.
4. My sister and I have the flu. We
4. Ted hasn’t had the flu, … ?
(not work)
a. has he b. hasn’t he
all week.
5. You have seen the doctor, … ? 5. S ince the doctor told me to take lots of fluids,
a. didn’t you b. haven’t you I (drink) tea
every hour.
6. J im and John haven’t had their flu shots
yet, … ? 6. M
 ary and Jane
(not watch) TV all day.
a. have they b. have we
7. F or five years, Richard
(suffer) from allergies.
8. M
 y husband and I
(practice) alternative medicine for a few years.

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Module 5 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

E  omplete the questions with the words in

C 5. Why the nurse
brackets. Use the Present Perfect Continuous. (not give) you an
injection yet?
1. ( Why / Bob’s wife / sit) in the emergency
6.  you ever
room all morning?
(suffer) from
? allergies?
2. ( Mary / work) in a sports clinic since February, 7. T
 hey are still sitting in the emergency
hasn’t she? room. How long they
? (wait)?

3. (How / you / feel) recently? 8. The course already

(finish). The next one
?
starts in July.
4. (Where / they / study) massage therapy all
year? G Translate these sentences.
?
1. I have been working in a sports clinic.
5. (we / take enough) vitamins lately? .
?
2. Have you caught a cold?
6. ( Which medicine / the doctor / give her) for .
the last few months?
3. H
 ow long have you been waiting for the
?
ambulance?
7. (I / not talk) too long, have I?
.
?
4. We haven’t met yet, have we?
8. (you / see) a doctor regularly?
.
?
5. M
 y daughter had a routine checkup last
F  omplete the sentences with the correct form
C month.
of the verbs. Use the Present Perfect Simple .
or the Present Perfect Continuous.
6. My arm has been x-rayed already.
1. T
 he athletes .
(exercise) the whole morning.
2. J erry (study)
acupuncture for the last six months. TOTAL: / 100

3. I (sprain) a
muscle in my leg. I need to see a massage
therapist.
4. S ue (take) her
daughter’s temperature several times today.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 6 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
Name:

Completing Missing Information

RESTAURANT MENU A

FIRST COURSES PRICE SIDE DISHES PRICE

Mini Pizza Baked Potato $4.25

Onion Soup $5.50 French Fries

Snack Sandwiches $4.25 Mixed Vegetables

MAIN COURSES PRICE DESSERTS PRICE

Beef Stew $27.50 Coffee Cake

Roast Beef Fruit Salad $6.25

Spinach Soufflé $23.00 Vanilla Ice Cream

SALADS PRICE Drinks PRICE

Gourmet Salad Beer – glass $10.50

Green Salad Orange Juice – bottle

Spinach Salad $10.50 Wine – glass $12.25

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RESTAURANT MENU B

FIRST COURSES PRICE SIDE DISHES PRICE

Mini Pizza $3.75 Baked Potato

Onion Soup French Fries $4.50

Snack Sandwiches Mixed Vegetables $5.75

MAIN COURSES PRICE DESSERTS PRICE

Beef Stew Coffee Cake $8.75

Roast Beef $32.35 Fruit Salad

Spinach Soufflé Vanilla Ice Cream $7.50

SALADS PRICE Drinks PRICE

Gourmet Salad $12.75 Beer – glass

Green Salad $9.75 Orange Juice – bottle $7.75

Spinach Salad Wine – glass

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 6 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Future Simple

A Read the text.

New Family Restaurant Will Open Soon
Husband and wife team, Dario and Carla Delaware, will open their own restaurant next week.
Journalist, Terry Paul, talks to Carla about their plans.
Terry: You and Dario are both gourmet chefs. Will you open a gourmet restaurant?
Carla: No, we won’t. Our restaurant will serve good homemade dishes for the whole family.
Terry: That sounds good! Which dishes will be on the menu?
Carla: For the main course we will serve delicious meat dishes like beef stew. My husband Dario
will also make roast beef with baked potatoes. That’s his specialty.
Terry: What dishes will you prepare?
Carla: I will prepare the soups. There will be two soups on the menu – tomato soup and onion
soup.
Terry: Will you and Dario do all the cooking on your own?
Carla: No, we won’t. A young chef will work with us, too. He will help us in the kitchen. He’ll
make the side dishes.
Terry: I see. Which side dishes will he make?
Carla: He’ll make all kinds of salads. I think his green salad with a special dressing will be a big
success. It’s my favorite!
Terry: I’ve heard you make wonderful desserts. Your cheesecake will be on the menu, won’t it?
Carla: Yes, of course it will. I will serve it with whipped cream and vanilla ice cream. But I won’t
only make one dessert. I’ll make several, including a delicious chocolate dessert.

B 1. Paul has a restaurant. Every day he writes a menu plan for the following night, and he writes
who will prepare each dish.
Menu Plan
DISH CHEF DISH Chef

Soup: Side Dishes:

X Tomato Soup 3 French Fries
Mark 3 Baked Potato Donny
3 Onion Soup
3 Mushroom Soup 3 Green Salad
Main Course: Desserts:
3 Beef Stew 3 Cheesecake
X Roast Chicken 3 Chocolate Cake with
Petra and Sandy Leslie
3 Roast Beef Whipped Cream
X Fruit Salad with
Vanilla Ice Cream

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Module 6 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Future Simple
B Continued
2. Complete the sentences based on the information in Paul’s menu plan. Use the positive or
negative form of the Future Simple.
1. Tomorrow night, there (be) onion soup on the menu.

2. Paul (serve) roast chicken tomorrow.

3. Mark (cook) the main courses.

4. Petra and Sandy (make) beef stew and roast beef.

5. Fruit salad (be) on the menu tomorrow night.

6. Donny (prepare) three side dishes.

7. Mushroom soup (appear) on the menu tomorrow.

8. People who come to the restaurant tomorrow (eat) tomato soup.

9. Leslie (bake) cheesecake for tomorrow night.

10. Sandy (work) on his own tomorrow night.

C Peter talks to Claire about her dream to open her own restaurant. Complete the dialogue
with Yes / No, Wh-, or tag questions.
Peter: Where 1 ?
Claire: My restaurant will be in the city center, near the theaters.

Peter: 2
?
Claire: No, it won’t be a gourmet restaurant. It will be a family restaurant.

Peter: Sounds great! You won’t only serve chicken dishes, 3 ?

Claire: No, I won’t. I will serve meat dishes too, like roast beef and beef stew.

Peter: Who 4 ?
Claire: My friend Carl will help me in the restaurant. He is also a chef.

Peter: 5 ?
Claire: No, he won’t cook the main dishes. He’ll make the desserts.

Peter: He will make cheesecake, 6 ?

Claire: Yes, he will. He’ll make cheesecake and serve it with vanilla ice cream.

Peter: How many 7 ?

Claire: I will have eight side dishes on the menu.

Peter: Which 8 ?
Claire: We will prepare tomato soup and onion soup.

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Module 6 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Writng Plural Noun Forms

Read the information.

RULE EXAMPLES

We usually add -s to a noun in the plural form. steak – steaks

dessert – desserts

But there are some exceptions:

1. Add -es if the noun ends in -s, -ch, -ss, -x, or -sh. waitress – waitresses
dish – dishes

2. Add -es if the noun ends in -o. potato – potatoes

Note: Foreign food names do not
follow this rule:
cappuccino – cappuccinos

3. If the noun ends with a consonant + y, change the specialty – specialties
-y to -ie and add -s.

4. If the noun ends in vowel + y, keep the y and add -s. busboy – busboys

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 6 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing Plural Noun Forms

Read the information and complete the bills by filling in the plural form of the items.

The Ritz Wine Bar

Fred will invite his staff for a drink in the bar
2 $4 X 2 = $8
to celebrate his birthday. Here is what they will
drink: Fred and Tom will each have brandy. Three 3 $3 X 3 = $9
of the men will drink beer. Both Mary and Kate 2 $5 X 2 = $10
want a gin fizz. Mike, Douglas, Winston, and
4 $5 X 4 = $20
Peter will all drink whiskey.
TOTAL: $47

Java Jive Coffee Shop

Michelle will meet her friends at the coffee shop
3 $2 X 3 = $6
as usual. Three of the women will order a pastry
each, while the other two will choose cake. 2 $2.50 X 2 = $5
Michelle and Diane will both order espresso. 2 $1.50 X 2 = $3
Angela, Paula, and Jane won’t order espresso.
3 $2 X 3 = $6
They’ll all order macchiato.
TOTAL: $20

Express Take-Out Hut

What take-out food will four hungry
teenagers order? Amy and Lily will 2 (with extra ) $10 X 2 = $20
both order pizza. They will ask for 2 (with extra ) $5 X 2 = $10
extra anchovy. Ken and his brother will
of French fries $2 X 2 = $4
both ask for a hamburger (with extra
pickle) and a serving of French fries. 2 (no ) $4 X 2 = $8
The boys will also decide to order a Delivery charge $5
taco each (with no tomato).
TOTAL: $47

Steer Steakhouse
Two couples will go out to dinner at a
steakhouse next week. Derek and Steve will 2 T-bone $30 X 2 = $60
each order a T-bone steak. They will also 2 baked $2 X 2 = $4
ask for an extra baked potato each. Both 2 club $15 X 2 = $30
Sandra and Lisa will order a club sandwich 2 Caesar $8 X 2 = $16
and a Caesar salad each. The four diners
4 of wine $3 X 4 = $12
will each order a glass of wine to drink with
TOTAL: $122
their meal.
Service charge is not included

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 6 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Sequencing a Recipe
read the cooking directions to your partner.
1. Cut up the chicken into pieces.

2. Mix three tablespoons flour, one teaspoon of salt, and two teaspoons of paprika in a bowl.

3. Brush each piece of the chicken with oil.

4. Add the oiled chicken to the bowl and mix. The seasoning should stick to the chicken.

5. Heat ½ cup of olive oil in a pan.

6. Add the seasoned chicken to the pan. Fry on a medium heat until cooked.

Listen and number the pictures in order, according to the cooking directions your partner reads to you.

a b c

d e f

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 6 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Sequencing a Recipe
read the cooking directions to your partner.
1. Cut the cauliflower into small pieces.

2. Steam it until just cooked.

3. While the cauliflower is cooking, cut the tomatoes in half.

4. Chop the garlic and pepper.

5. Put the cooked cauliflower into a bowl.

6. Add the tomato, garlic, and peppers and stir. Serve cold.

Listen and number the pictures in order, according to the cooking directions your partner reads to you.

a 1 b c

d 1 eb f

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 6 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

be going to and Present Continuous with Future Meaning

A Read the text.

 ee: Bob and Sheila are preparing to cook a large meal.

L
Dan: Are guests coming for dinner this evening?
Lee: Yes, they are. Ten people are arriving at 7 o’clock. They are all going to celebrate Sheila’s
birthday.
Dan: Who is bringing the birthday cake?
Lee: Sheila’s mother is bringing the birthday cake. It’s lemon cake – Sheila’s favorite!
Dan: What are Bob and Sheila going to make?
Lee: Bob is going to make tri-color soup.
Dan: It sounds delicious! He’s going to use cauliflower and spinach, isn’t he?
Lee: Yes, he is. He’s going to chop three vegetables of different colors for the soup. Then he’s
going to boil them.
Dan: Which main course are Bob and Sheila serving tonight?
Lee: They are serving roast chicken and stir-fry.
Dan: Who is going to make the dish?
Lee: Sheila is. She is going to season the chicken with olive oil, paprika, salt, and pepper.
Dan: Isn’t she going to add garlic, too?
Lee: No, she isn’t.
Dan: I’d like to know the recipe.
Lee: I have the recipe. I’m going to try it out tonight. I’m going to use two tablespoons of olive oil.

B Complete the dialogue with be going to, and the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
Student: What 1 (we / learn) today, chef?
Chef: Today you 2
(make) a delicious soup.

Student: 3 (you / teach) us to make your famous tri-color

soup?
Chef: No, I 4 (teach) you to make tri-color soup next
week. Today we 5
(make) creamy cauliflower soup.
Tom, you 6
(cut up) the cauliflower. Sheila
7
(boil) the cauliflower.

Student: Who 8 (prepare) the creamy sauce?

Chef: You 9
(not / all make) the sauce. Louis and
Steve 10
(prepare) it and the rest of us
11
(watch) them.

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Module 6 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

be going to and Present Continuous with Future Meaning

B continued

Student: How many tablespoons of flour 12 (we / use)?

Chef: You 13 (stir) two tablespoons of flour into the milk.
Student: Steve 14
(add) garlic to the sauce,
15
?
Chef: No, he isn’t. Steve 16 (not / add) garlic.
He 17 (add) a few tablespoons of cheese to the
sauce.

C Tick ( 3) the sentence in each pair that has a future meaning.

1. a. Are you going to serve chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream in your restaurant?
b. Are you serving chocolate cake with vanilla ice cream now?

2. a. In tomorrow’s cooking class, the chef is making roast chicken with paprika and garlic.
b. The chef is making tri-color soup. Right now he is steaming the cauliflower and spinach.

3. a. Sheila is going to cook stir-fry for dinner tonight.

b. Sheila cooks stir-fry for dinner every Tuesday night.

4. a. Oh, no! Steve is putting paprika into the soufflé. Stop him!
b. Steve is making onion soufflé later.

5. a. First, Sean is going to cut up the chicken. Then he is going to season it with paprika and garlic.
b. Now Sean is cutting up the chicken and seasoning it with paprika and garlic.

6. a. We don’t usually add three tablespoons of flour to the creamy sauce.

b. We aren’t going to add three tablespoons of flour to the creamy sauce.

7. a. “
 Where are you going now?”
“I’m going home.”
b. “
 What are you going to do later?”
“I am going to bake a lemon cake.”

8. a. “
 Are you busy baking a lemon cake?”
“No, I’m baking a cheesecake.”
b. “
 Are you baking the cheesecake this afternoon?”
“Yes. I’m baking it when I get home.”

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 6 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Completing a Recipe

Complete Brenda’s recipe card using the information in the e-mail. Pay attention! Some of the steps are
out of order.
Mary’s E-MAIL

Hi Brenda,
You wanted me to tell you how to make chocolate chip cookies. Here’s what you’re going to do:
In a big bowl, you’re going to mix 1 cup of softened butter or margarine, 1 cup of white sugar,
1/2 cup of brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons of vanilla together until the mixture is creamy. Oh wait!
I forgot to tell you to preheat the oven to 190°C before you start preparing the cookies. Now you’re
going to add 2 1/4 cups of flour, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, and 1 teaspoon of baking soda. No, that’s
wrong! I forgot the eggs. After you’ve mixed the butter, sugar, and vanilla, you’re going to beat
2 eggs and add them to the mixture. Then add the flour, salt, and baking soda. Stir the mixture well.
Next, you’re going to add 2 cups of chocolate chips and stir them into the mixture by hand. Finally,
you’re going to drop the mixture from a teaspoon onto the baking tray, keeping each teaspoonful
2 inches apart. Bake for ten minutes. Happy baking!

Moira

BRENDA’S RECIPE CARD

chocolate chip cookies

Ingredients Preparation Steps

1 cup softened or 1.
margarine 2.
1 cup
3.
1/2 cup
4.
2
5. Stir well.
2 teaspoons
6.
2 1/4 cups
7.
1/2 salt
Keep each teaspoonful 2 inches apart.
1 teaspoon
2 chocolate chips 8.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 6 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Giving Dietary Recommendations

Mr. Smith
Mr. Smith is 27 years old. He is 5’7’’ (170.1 cm) tall and weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
Mr. Smith smokes three to five cigarettes a day. He exercises twice a week for one hour each time.

Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Other

•2
 cheese • f ried chicken with • s teak and baked •2
 beers and pub
sandwiches  French fries potato snacks
(white bread) • a glass of beer • c hocolate soufflé
Monday
•2 glasses of • vanilla ice cream with extra
orange juice whipped cream
• a cup of coffee • a cup of coffee
•B
 acon (6 pieces) • beef stew • chicken soup snacks:
and 3 eggs • fried cauliflower • r oast chicken with • one apple
•w
 hole wheat toast • chocolate cake fried potatoes • some cookies
Tuesday
(3 pieces) with • fruit salad
butter and jam
• a cup of coffee
•a
 piece of lemon •g
 reen salad with •o
 nion and spinach midnight snack:
cake dressing soufflé • a piece of lemon
Wednesday
• a cup of coffee • pizza • 4 glasses of wine cake
• orange cake • a cup of coffee

MRS. BAILEY
Mrs. Bailey is 25 years old. She is 5’6’’ (167.6 cm) tall and weighs 130 lbs (59 kg).
Mrs. Bailey smokes seven to nine cigarettes a day. She exercises once a week for one hour if she has
time.

Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Other

•1
 piece of whole • spinach salad • s teak with boiled •o
 ne apple, 
Monday wheat toast • a cup of tea potatoes one banana
• a cup of coffee
•1
 piece of whole • green salad • r oast beef with •o
 ne banana, 
Tuesday wheat toast •a
 glass of apple French fries one orange
•a
 cup of coffee juice
•1
 piece of whole • c hicken sandwich •o
 nion soufflé with midnight snack:
wheat toast (whole wheat boiled cauliflower • vanilla ice cream
Wednesday
• a cup of coffee bread)
• a cup of coffee

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 6 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Giving Dietary Recommendations

Dietary Recommendations for Mr. Smith

Item Reduce Increase

Calories

Exercise

Fatty foods

Smoking

Sugar

Weight

Whole grains

Dietary Recommendations for Mrs. Bailey

Item Reduce Increase

Calories

Exercise

Fatty foods

Smoking

Sugar

Weight

Whole grains

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 6 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

First Conditional
A Read the text.

Q: If I stop eating snacks, will I lose weight?
A: It depends on which snacks you eat. If you eat lots of junk food, you will gain weight. Once
you stop eating them, you will start losing weight. You can eat between meals if the snacks
are healthy. Try eating fruit and vegetables.
Q: M y daughter has gone on many diets but she doesn’t lose much weight. This affects her
badly. She just gives up. What can she do?
A: Perhaps the problem is that she isn’t exercising. If she exercises a few times a week, she
will lose weight. The moment that she starts losing weight, she will feel better about herself
and she won’t give up.
Q: M y dietician says I need to go on a diet. I am fat and I smoke. This is affecting my health.
Where should I start?
A: If you stop smoking, you will have less health problems. The first thing to do is stop
smoking. Then start cutting calories, eating healthy food, and exercising. If you don’t do all
three, your health won’t improve!

B Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the First Conditional.
1. (I / lose) weight if I (cut) calories?

2. Our health (not / improve) if we (not / stop) smoking.

3. How (you / feel) if you (stop) smoking?

4. If Daniel (go) on this diet, he (lose) weight.

5. (I / not / feel) healthier if I (drink) more water?

6. If they (not / stop) eating so much junk food, they

(gain) weight.

7. If you (speak) to a dietician, she (help) you plan

your diet.

8. If the children (take) vitamins every day, (they / be)

healthier?

9. S heila (exercise) during her lunch break if she

(not / exercise) before work.

10. H
 ow much weight (they / lose) if they (go) on this diet
for six months?

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 6 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

First Conditional

C Write six sentences in the First Conditional with the time expressions and words provided below.
Remember: The sentences must be logical. Sometimes the time expression should come in the
middle!
the moment that until as soon as after when before till

you start to exercise every day feel healthier.

I go on diet lose ten kilograms.

we exercise lunch break starts.

they finish work have a healthy snack.

he lose some weight feel better.

she eat some healthy fish and vegetables go out.

we / dietician diet tell us to stop.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 6 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an Evaluation

Mr. Smith
Mr. Smith is 27 years old. He is 5’7’’ (170.1 cm) tall and weighs 170 lbs (77 kg).
Mr. Smith smokes three to five cigarettes a day. He exercises twice a week for one hour each time.

Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Other

•2
 cheese • f ried chicken with • s teak and baked •2
 beers and pub
sandwiches French fries potato snacks
(white bread) • a glass of beer • c hocolate soufflé
Monday
•2 glasses of • vanilla ice cream with extra
orange juice whipped cream
• a cup of coffee • a cup of coffee
•B
 acon (6 pieces) • beef stew • chicken soup snacks:
and 3 eggs • fried cauliflower • r oast chicken with • one apple
•w
 hole wheat toast • chocolate cake fried potatoes • some cookies
Tuesday
(3 pieces) with • fruit salad
butter and jam
• a cup of coffee
•a
 piece of lemon •g
 reen salad with •o
 nion and spinach midnight snack:
cake dressing soufflé •a
 piece of lemon
Wednesday
• a cup of coffee • pizza • 4 glasses of wine cake
• orange cake • a cup of coffee

MRS. BAILEY
Mrs. Bailey is 25 years old. She is 5’6’’ (167.6 cm) tall and weighs 130 lbs (59 kg).
Mrs. Bailey smokes seven to nine cigarettes a day. She exercises once a week for one hour if she has
time.

Day Breakfast Lunch Dinner Other

•1
 piece of whole • spinach salad • s teak with boiled •o
 ne apple,
Monday wheat toast • a cup of tea potatoes one banana
• a cup of coffee
•1
 piece of whole • green salad • r oast beef with •o
 ne banana,
Tuesday wheat toast •a
 glass of apple French fries one orange
• a cup of coffee juice

•1
 piece of whole • c hicken sandwich •o
 nion soufflé with midnight snack:
wheat toast (whole wheat boiled cauliflower • vanilla ice cream
Wednesday
• a cup of coffee bread)
• a cup of coffee

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 6 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an Evaluation

Lifestyle Evaluation of Mr. Smith

Item

Diet

Exercise

Smoking

Weight

Lifestyle Evaluation of Mrs. Bailey

Item

Diet

Exercise

Smoking

Weight

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 6 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Discussing Options
You and your roommate have decided that you both need to lose 15 kilos and get into shape. You
want to do it together. You are discussing options in order to decide which ones are the best choices
for you. Talk about what you think will happen if you try each of these ideas. Remember, you can
choose as many options as you like. There are no correct or incorrect answers. In your discussion,
consider the following:

What is easy to do?

What will give the best results?

Which option is more expensive? Which is cheaper?

Which options are the most and the least enjoyable?

Which option will be easiest to do for a long time?

Exercise Options

Go swimming every day before work.

Join a gym.
Work with a personal trainer.
Go jogging together after work.
Buy a treadmill and weights.

DIET

Take a healthy cooking class.

Eat five small meals every day.
Eat one meal a day.
Eat only fruits and vegetables for breakfast and dinner.
Stop drinking soda.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 6 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

First Conditional without will and with unless / if … not

A Read the text.

Getting into shape

Tim Green is the personal trainer to many famous athletes and actors.
Here are his tips for those who want to get into shape:
1. If you want to learn how to work out properly, find a good personal trainer.
2. You won’t get into shape if you don’t exercise regularly.
3. If you get very tired during your first workout, take a short break.
4. You will hurt yourself unless you warm up and stretch first.
5. You won’t build up strength unless you use weights. Don’t use heavy weights at first unless
you have strong arm muscles.
6. Walk on the treadmill for at least 45 minutes if you want a good workout.
Remember: If you work out again and again at a gym, you build up strength and get into shape
quickly!

B Complete the First Conditional sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.

1. How often people (work out) if they want to get into shape quickly?

2. If you (not want) to hurt yourself, warm up before exercising.

3. Tell me if something (hurt).

4. Working out (not be) too bad if you have a good personal trainer.

5. If your arms (be) weak, work with light weights at first.

6. (try) these weights if they aren’t too heavy for you.

7. We (strengthen) our muscles if we work with weights regularly.

8. If you (get) bored on the treadmill, change your workout routine.

9. I (take) a break if I get really tired?

10. (speak) to Mark if you want a good personal trainer.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 6 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

First Conditional without will and with unless / if … not

C Rewrite the sentences using unless instead of if … not. Keep the original meaning.
1. You won’t get into shape if you don’t exercise regularly.

2. If Sheila doesn’t do the exercises again and again, she won’t build up strength.

3. They will get bored if they don’t change their workout now and then.

4. We won’t lose weight if we don’t join a gym.

5. Jasmine doesn’t work out if she doesn’t have time to warm up first.

D Circle the correct forms of the verbs to complete the sentences.

1. I doesn’t work out / won’t work out unless I have / will have a personal trainer to help me.

2. Tim hurts / will hurt himself unless he will stop / stops using such heavy weights.

3. Penny won’t get / gets into shape unless she goes / will go on a diet and start / starts working out.

4. Unless you will take / take a break soon, you will hurt / hurt yourself!

5. W
 orking with weights don’t strengthen / doesn’t strengthen your muscles unless you lift / will lift
them again and again.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 6 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing a Personal Exercise Plan

You are a personal trainer at a gym. Make personal exercise plans for your clients. Use the information and
the table of exercises below.

GYM CLIENTS

1. C
 indy is a 35-year-old woman who exercises twice a week. She would like to build up her strength,
especially in her arms and abs.

2. J ake is 60. He doesn’t exercise. He needs to lose some weight. His doctor said he should start getting
into shape with easy exercises.

3. Mike, 22, works out regularly with weights. Now his strength is good, but he feels his body is stiff.

4. T
 anya is 47 and uses the gym treadmill three times a week. She does some weight exercises, too.
Tanya is bored with her routine.

TABLE OF EXERCISES
Body Area Warm Up Flexibility Strength Aerobics

Neck • Neck Rotation • Neck Rotation • Neck Resistance

Arms • Arm Circle • Forearm Stretch • Biceps Curls

• Triceps and Lateral • Overhead Raise
Stretch • Triceps Raise
Abs and Sides • Side Stretch • Ab Twist • Bicycle Exercise
• Elbow and Toe
Plank
• Vertical Leg Crunch
Legs • Calf Stretch • Hurdlers Stretch • Lung
• Hamstring Stretch • Bottom and • Squat
• Side Stretch Hamstring Stretch • Thigh Lift
• Hip Flexor Stretch
Back • Cat Stretch • Back Stretch • Bottom Lift
• Diagonal Arm /
Leg Raise
• Elbow and Toe
Plank
Overall • Marching In Place • In Place:
Dancing
Jumping
Marching

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 6 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

A  omplete the sentences with will and the

C 3.  you (buy)
verbs below. the ingredients, or should I?
help not be answer
4. T
 he cook
be take go
(cut up) the pepper first.
1. The phone’s ringing. I it.
5. W
 e (begin)
2. I at home tomorrow. I have the meal with tri-color soup.
to work.
6.  she (season)
3. If you don’t come home soon, you the soup with paprika?
in trouble.
7. The cauliflower
4. They a taxi to the airport. (not be)
creamy.
5. I to the movies with you
tomorrow. 8.  I (steam)
or boil the potatoes?
6. She you clean it up.

B  omplete the questions with will and the

C D Tick (3) which meaning is NOT in the future.
verbs in brackets, or with tag questions. Use 1.  a. Now, we are cutting up the beef.
the answers to help you.  b. Soon, we are going to fry it.
 c. We will fry the pepper then, too.
1.  vanilla ice cream
(be) on the menu? 2.  a. I’m going to the gym tomorrow.
Yes, it will.  b. I’m excited.
2.  you (have)  c. It will be my first time working out.
wine with your meal? Yes, I would love a glass
3.  a. Next week, my friends are arriving.
of red wine.
 b. They are going to stay with me for a
3. The roast beef won’t be cooked soon, week.
?  c. They couldn’t come last week.
No, it won’t.
4.  a. Will you be going to the theater on
4.  you (serve) Tuesday?
soup? No, we won’t. We’ll serve salad.  b. I don’t know.
5. The spinach soufflé will be OK,  c. Well, I hope I’ll see you there.
?
5.  a. Sorry, I can’t speak to you now.
Yes, it will.
 b. I’m leaving the house soon.
 c. I’m having a checkup at the clinic today
C  omplete the sentences with be going to and
C
at 4 p.m.
the verbs in brackets.
6.  a. Tomorrow, we’re flying to Rome.
1. I (fry) the
 b. So, at the moment, we’re busy packing
chicken in garlic.
our suitcases.
2. T
 hey (not use)  c. I’m afraid we won’t have time to meet
any wheat flour. you later today.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 6 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

E  omplete the sentences with the correct form

C 2. U
 nless Jeff (exercise) regularly,
of the verbs in brackets. he won’t get into shape.

3. They will get bored with their workout if they

1. If you (want)
(not / change) their exercises.
to lose weight, you
(need) to exercise more. 4. If you (eat) healthy food, you
usually feel better.
2. T
 hey (lose
weight) if they 5. They should warm up unless they
(give up) eating between meals. (want) to get hurt.

3. If my advice (be) helpful, I 6. Don’t workout too long if it

think you (take) it. (be) your first time exercising.

4. S he (go on) a 7. If I don’t lift weights, I (not

diet if I (stop build up) my muscles.
smoking).
H  ead. Then complete the sentences below.
R
5. M
 ichael (take)
Some answers may need more than one word.
a lunch break if Jim
(fill in) for him. Karen and Carl are going to mix their love of
exercise and food. They are opening a restaurant
6. If it (rain), we
in a gym next week. Several friends advised Karen
(eat) inside.
and Carl to stop. The friends said people come
to the gym to work out, not to eat. Karen and
F  ircle the correct answers to complete the
C
Carl don’t agree with the advice. They think the
sentences.
successful recipe is a restaurant with homemade,
1. As soon as we will arrive / arrive, we will healthy food.
unpack / unpack our bags.
1. Karen and Carl’s restaurant
2. Harry calls / is going to call after he makes / mix two
will make dinner. ideas – working out and .
3. T
 his time, when I buy / will buy a new jacket, 2. They are open
I check / will check the zipper. soon.
4. B
 y the time our friends leave / will leave, it is / 3. Some friends think if people come to
will be after midnight. , they
eat.
5. T
 he children won’t eat / aren’t eating salad
until we will add / add salad dressing. 4. Karen and Carl think their restaurant will
.
6. T
 rish will exercise / won’t exercise till the
trainer will tell / tells her to stop. 5. K
 aren says, “People will love the homemade,
healthy food, ?”
G  omplete the sentences with the correct form
C
6. S o, in the end, Karen and Carl won’t take their
of the verbs in brackets.
friends’ .
1.  (get) a personal trainer if you
need some help.

TOTAL: / 100

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 Listening Listening Speaking
✁

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Flight Gate Status Flight Gate Status Flight Gate Status
Student Worksheet

number number number number number number

Speaking Activity

LY27 C19 on time

OS359 B2 delayed
DL202 A19 late
AZ459 C31 cancelled
BA63 D13 on time
✁
Name:

Listening Listening Speaking

Flight Gate Status Flight Gate Status Flight Gate Status
number number number number number number
LH17 A22 late
AA239 C31 cancelled
UAR7 C8 cancelled
HCA14 G99 on time
Everyday English 3

Completing Flight Information

MG792 B14 late

✁ Listening Listening Speaking
7 • Situation 1

Flight Gate Status Flight Gate Status Flight Gate Status

number number number number number number
CV999 B55 delayed
SSA102 G87 delayed
Module FS681 A43 late
WA15 H11 on time
KS875 C65 cancelled
Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 7 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Can / Could / Be able to

A Read the text.
Can WE LEAVE YET?
The Davis family is getting ready to go to the airport. They couldn’t go on vacation last year
because they were moving. But last month Pete was able to get them four tickets to Hawaii.
Pete: Hurry up, everyone! We have to leave in half an hour.
Mary: Pete, could you please help Tom? He can’t close his suitcase. He’s been trying, but he isn’t
able to do it by himself.
Pete: Of course I can help him. Can you finish packing our suitcase?
Mary: Yes, I can.
Leila: Mommy, could I take these toys with me on the plane?
Mary: You can’t take all those toys. There’s no room in your suitcase.
Leila: I could put them in the carry-on bag, couldn’t I?
Mary: No. You won’t be able to carry them all. You can choose two small toys and put them
in the bag.
Pete: Mary, were you able to find our sunglasses? We can’t go to Hawaii without sunglasses, can we?
Mary: No, we can’t. But I could only find my sunglasses. I couldn’t find yours. You’ll be able to buy
a new pair in Hawaii.
Tom: Mommy, when we board the plane, can I have the window seat?
Mary: You could ask for a window seat at the check-in.

B Circle the correct form of the modal in each sentence.

1. The plane only takes off in an hour. We were able to / could have a cup of coffee now.
2. Please, could you help / will you be able to help me zip up my suitcase?
 3. “Look Daddy, I’m strong! I is able to pick up / can pick up the suitcase by myself!”
4. “Is Betty able to carry / Could Betty carry such a heavy suitcase?” “Yes, she is.”
5. “Was I able to move / Can I move my seat back now?” “Yes, you can. We took off ten minutes ago.”
6. W
 e thought we had plenty of time to get to the airport, but we were wrong.
We aren’t able to get / weren’t able to get there in time.
7. Can you hold / Were you able to hold the boarding passes for a minute, please? I need to get
something out of my bag.
8. W
 e both have window seats. I’m afraid we will be able to sit / won’t be able to sit together
on the plane.
9. A
 lthough I asked for a window seat, the flight attendant couldn’t give / can give me one.
I had to sit near the aisle.
10. T
 hat’s odd. These sunglasses look just like mine, but they can’t belong / could belong to me.
I put my sunglasses in my carry-on bag.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 7 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Can / Could / Be able to

C Match A to B to create tag questions.
A B
1. The children are able to pack their own suitcases, … ? ..... a. weren’t they?
2. Peter can’t find his sunglasses, … ? ..... b. could you?
3. We could ask the flight attendant for help, … ? ..... c. wasn’t he?
4. Tommy won’t be able to take such a heavy carry-on bag, … ? ..... d. aren’t they?
5. You couldn’t get a window seat, … ? ..... e. won’t we?
6. The plane isn’t able to take off in this bad weather, … ? ..... f. can’t I?
7. They were able to board the plane in time, … ? ..... g. couldn’t we?
8. I can move my seat back, … ? ..... h. will he?
9. Sam was able to find his boarding pass, … ? ..... i. can he?
10. We will be able to sit next to each other, … ? ..... j. is it?

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 7 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Completing a Ticket and Boarding Pass

A When you fly, you need to be able to read and understand your ticket and boarding pass. Look at
Andrew Harper’s ticket and boarding pass below.

Ticket Boarding Pass

Fly-America Airlines Fly-America Airlines

Name of Passenger Name of Passenger
Andrew Harper Andrew Harper
From Flight # Class From
New York JL732 Business New York
To To
Hong Kong Hong Kong
Seat Gate Boarding Time Flight # Class Date
1A 29C 21:00 JL732 B 29NOV
Serial Number Date Gate Boarding Time Seat
5932345L 3 November 29, 2011 29C 21:00 1A

B Complete Tina Estaban’s ticket and boarding pass, using the information given.
Tina Estaban is flying to Tokyo on December 12, 2011. Her flight is Pan-World Airlines flight PW78 and
is boarding at 10:00 AM from London. She is flying first class. Her flight leaves from Gate 3F. She already
has her seat assignment. It is 3B.

Ticket Boarding Pass

Airlines Airlines
Name of Passenger Name of Passenger

From Flight # Class From

To To

Seat Gate Boarding Time Flight # Class Date

Serial Number Date Gate Boarding Time Seat
5932346L 8

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 7 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Completing a Car Rental Form

Car Rental Form

Customer Name Last name: First name:

compact economy

Type of Car midsize full-size

luxury

Date: Time:
Pickup Information
Location:
Date: Time:
Drop-off Information
Location:

International Driver’s Yes No

License Country of License

Car Rental Form

Customer Name Last name: First name:

compact economy

Type of Car midsize full-size

luxury

Date: Time:
Pickup Information
Location:
Date: Time:
Drop-off Information
Location:

International Driver’s Yes No

License Country of License

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 7 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Completing a Car Rental Form

Information Cards

Customer Driver’s License Car Type Pickup Drop-off

January 17 at 3 p.m. January 21 at 6 a.m.

Barbara Jones International Must have compact
at the rental center at the airport
✁
Customer Driver’s License Car Type Pick Up Drop Off

Would prefer luxury May 25 at noon at the May 30 at midnight

Mr. Ralph Evans U.K.
but will take midsize rental center at the rental center
✁
Customer Driver’s License Car Type Pick Up Drop Off

November 29 at 9 a.m. December 3 at 3 p.m.

Bill Griffin International Has to have full-size
at the airport at the airport
✁
Customer Driver’s License Car Type Pick Up Drop Off

Will take compact or April 4 at 7 a.m. at the April 24 at 7 p.m. at

Dr. Julie Ronson U.S.
economy airport the rental center

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Must / Have to
A Read the text.

Tips for Renting a Car

1. Y
 ou must find out about all the kinds of cars available. Compact cars are usually the
cheapest, but midsize cars are more comfortable.
2. Ask about special deals. The car rental agent has to give you a special price for long-term
rentals.
3. Y
 ou don’t have to make a reservation with most car rental companies. But the car you want
may not be available if you don’t make a reservation.
4. T
 he car rental company doesn’t have to include a GPS in the price. You must pay extra for a
GPS in most rental cars. You don’t have to get a GPS if you know your way around. But it’s
worth it if you don’t know the city. You won’t have to use a map to find your way.
5. T
 he car rental company has to give you a full tank of gas. Always check that you have a full
gas tank when you get the car. You mustn’t forget to return the car with a full tank of gas!

B Complete each sentence with the correct form of the modal must, have to, or don’t have to,
and a suitable verb below.

show have return read pay choose rent make spend fill up

1. I’ll rent a cheap compact car. That way I too much money.

2. You this brochure. It gives you the details of all kinds of rental cars.

3. Sara doesn’t know her way around the city. She a GPS in her rental car.

4. They first a rental car and then they must fill out this form.

5. Before Dave returned the rental car, he the tank with gas.

6. If you rent a car from us, you extra for insurance.

7. It’s the holidays and everyone is renting cars. We a reservation soon.

8. I’m sorry! I forgot that I the car with a full tank. Can I pay for the gas
instead?

9. T
 he car rental company offers me unlimited mileage, but I the car for at
least five days.

10. W
 hen you rent a car next week, you the agent your driver’s license and
credit card.

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Must / Have to

C Write sentences with the same meaning as the originals. Use mustn’t, don’t have to, or doesn’t
have to.

1. There is no need for you to pay extra for insurance.

You .

2. The car rental agent is not allowed to rent a car to Tom because Tom doesn’t have a driver’s license.
The car rental agent .

3. It’s not a good idea for Jack and Leslie to rent a compact car. It’s too small for them.
Jack and Leslie .

4. Sara is not obliged to fill up the tank with gas.

Sara .

5. It’s against the law for you to use your parents’ credit card.
You .

6. It’s not necessary for Penny to make a reservation.

She .

7. We are not allowed to return the rental car late.

We .

8. There is no need for me to fill out a form. I’ve already done it.
I .

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Writing a List of Rules

A Read the e-mail you received from your boss.

Hi Jake,
Many of our customers have questions about what they can and can’t do. I want you to make a list
that includes all our rules, please. We can post the rules on our website.
Make sure you mention that the car has to come back with a full tank of gas – that’s important. Also,
some customers think there is a limit on the mileage. That isn’t true. You should also include these
points:
3-day minimum
minimum age: 24
credit card is necessary
return by 12:00
Have I missed anything? Add any other rules you can think of. Don’t forget to add things they don’t
have to do, like clean the car before they return it.
Good luck. Please finish this before the end of the day.
Regards,
Henry Mason

B 
U-Drive Rules and Regulations

• You must
•
•
• You have to
•
•
• You don’t have to
•
•
•

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Welcoming Houseguests

Item

Welcome

Welcome to our home.

Pleased you could come.

Make yourself at home.

Our home is your home.

Making a guest comfortable

This is our guest room.

Here’s the guest bathroom.

Please help yourself to … .

Feel free to use … .

Rules

We have a few house rules.

Just so you know … .

Let me go over the meal schedule.

We prefer if you’d … .

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Reflexive Pronouns / Had Better

A Read the text.

My family and I are very busy. We are fixing up the house for guests who are coming to stay.
We’d better hurry because the guests will be here in a little while!
My husband and I painted the guest room ourselves. We didn’t have a lot of money to redecorate,
so I made the curtains myself. Tim is good at making things, too. He put up the new shelves in
the bathroom by himself. They’d better be strong! The guests will put all their toiletries on a
shelf. I’ve already put shampoo, conditioner, soap, and new toothbrushes there in case the guests
need them.
The children have been helping us. Martha, who is only four, dressed herself. She is wearing
a gorgeous white dress. Now she is helping me prepare dinner by stirring the tomato soup. I’d
better cover her dress with a towel so it doesn’t get dirty!
Is someone at the door? Oh no, our guests are early! I’ll answer the door. Tom, you’d better not
let the roast chicken burn!
Hello, Peter! Hi, Kate! Please come in. Make yourselves at home!

B Complete each sentence with the correct reflexive pronoun.

1. Look, Mom! Julie and I fixed up our room all by .

2. Don’t worry! My suitcase is very light. I can carry it .

3. Hi, Marty! Hi, Carla! Won’t you both come in! Please make at home.

4. I’ve shown you how to chop up the beef. Now you can add the vegetables by .

5. When Sally went shopping yesterday, she bought a gorgeous new dress.

6. Tom and Jen love working on their apartment. They fixed up this lovely guest room .

7. Clark is the host of this party. There he is. He’s introducing to all the guests.

8. Y
 ou don’t need to switch off the electric toothbrush. After a few minutes, it switches off
by .

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Reflexive Pronouns / Had Better

C Match the sentences in A with the had better sentences in B below.

A
1. You look sick!
2. Sue has nothing to wear to her 21st birthday party on Friday.
3. Larry’s hair is very dry.
4. Isobel and her husband are coming to stay this weekend.
5. The guests are resting after their long flight.
6. There will be five of us in the rental car.
7. Dinner must be ready for the guests at 7 o’clock.
8. Kelly left her bag of toiletries on the plane.

B
..... a. He’d better use some conditioner.

..... b. She’d better buy a new toothbrush and soap.

..... c. We’d better not rent a compact car.

..... d. I’d better get started with the cooking.

..... e. I’d better get you something from the medicine cabinet.

..... f. We’d better fix up the guest room.

..... g. She’d better go out shopping for a gorgeous dress.

..... h. You’d better not make any noise, children!

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Writing a Thank You Note

After a visit to someone’s home, it is nice to send them a thank you note. Use this table to create your
own note by substituting the appropriate information.

STEPS POSSIBLE SENTENCES CREATE Your Own NOTE

STEP ONE: (Address + Place)

• Thank you so very much for your (Date)
Thank your Dear (Name) ,
host or wonderful hospitality. We really
hostess for enjoyed ourselves with you.
letting you • It was great to stay with you on our
stay in their recent visit. Thanks for having us.
home. • We thank you for sharing your home
with us. We really felt we could
“make ourselves at home.”

Step two:

Mention one • The toiletries in the guest room were

or two things great – especially as we forgot our
that were toothbrushes.
especially • Since we forgot to bring our
nice. toothbrushes, it was wonderful to
see the toiletries you left for us in the
guest room.
• The guest room toiletries were most
appreciated. How did you know we
left our toothbrushes at home?

STEP THREE:

End your • Thanks again. We look forward to

letter having you stay with us.
thanking • Once again, thank you. We hope you
them again will come and stay with us soon.
and offering • We thank you from the bottom of
Sincerely,
your house to our hearts. Our home is open to you
them. anytime. (Name)

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Completing a Road Service Callout Log

ROAD SERVICE CALLOUT

LOG A

Customer Name Problem Action Taken

Flat tire. Changed the tire.

Tony Estevez No jack. Used my jack.

Faye Ramsden

Left headlight doesn’t work. Changed headlight bulb.

Mrs. Opal Jones Bulb might be broken. Sold her a headlight bulb.
No spare bulb.

Car won’t start. Needed gas.

Albert Gold Gas tank could be out of gas. Towed car to gas station.

Mary Peters

Dr. Lucy Clark

Trunk lid pops open while driving. Tied trunk lid closed temporarily.
Mr. Fred Berger Customer told to go to his garage.

Miss Jennifer Travers

Rawinda Marks

Right headlight doesn’t work. Electrical cables OK.

Bob Green Electrical cables could need fixing. Changed headlight bulb.
Sold him a headlight bulb.

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Completing a Road Service Callout Log

ROAD SERVICE CALLOUT

LOG B
Customer Name Problem Action Taken

Tony Estevez

Car won’t start. Jumped the car.

Faye Ramsden Battery might be dead. Used my jumper cables.
No jumper cables.

Mrs. Opal Jones

Albert Gold

No air in spare tire. Filled spare with air.

Mary Peters

Car doesn’t start. Starter OK.

Starter might be broken. Battery dead.
Dr. Lucy Clark
Jumped the car.
Used my jumper cables.

Mr. Fred Berger

Flat tire. Changed the tire.

Miss Jennifer Travers No spare. Sold her a new spare tire.

Car starts and then stops. Must be an electrical problem.

Rawinda Marks Towed car to garage.

Bob Green

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May / Might / Can / Could / Must / Mustn’t

A Read the text.
Sara was on her way to the airport when she began to have car trouble. She stopped at the side
of the road. She tried calling the AAA on her cellular phone but she couldn’t get a signal. “What
can I do?” she wondered. “I mustn’t miss my flight.”
“It might just be a flat tire”, she thought, as she got out of the car. “That’s not a big problem.
I can change a tire in only ten minutes.” But when Sara checked her tires, she saw that they
were all fine. “What could be the problem?” she wondered.
Suddenly Sara saw the headlights of another car. It stopped and a man got out.
“Can I help you?” he offered. Sara couldn’t help smiling. It was Ted, her neighbor.
“Ted, I’m so glad to see you. Could you tell me why my car won’t start?”
“The battery may be dead.” Ted got into Sara’s car and turned the key. “Yes, that’s what it is.”
“Could I borrow your jumper cables, Ted?”
“Of course you can. I can get them for you if you wait a second. They’re in the trunk of my car.
I’ll connect the cables to your battery while you get ready to start it. You mustn’t start the engine
before I tell you to, OK?”

B What does the underlined modal in each sentence express? Choose from the possibilities below.
offer present ability polite request prohibition
past ability strong possibility possibility polite request

1. You mustn’t drive without wearing a seat belt. It’s against the law.

2. That’s my neighbor, Jen, on the side of the road. She must be having car trouble.

3. Pete, could you please take me to the airport now? I don’t want to miss my flight.

4. Pete’s car won’t start. His battery might be dead.

5. May I borrow your jumper cables? Sure. Of course you may.

6. Larry can change a tire in only five minutes.

7. Could I check your spare tire for you?

8. When he was younger, Fred could fix any car problem.

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May / Might / Can / Could / Must / Mustn’t

C Circle the most suitable modals in the sentences.

1. If I have car trouble, who could / mustn’t I call to help me?

2. May / Must I borrow your car if you don’t need it? My battery is dead.

3. Might / Can we help you change your tire?

4. The spare tire must / mustn’t be in the trunk of my car. I remember seeing it there.

5. If Mary doesn’t hurry to the airport, she may / can miss her flight.

6. When Kate was younger she can / could change a tire easily. Now the tire is too heavy for her.

7. If I have enough time, I might / couldn’t get gas on the way home.

8. My neighbor, Bob, is very good with cars. He may / can fix any car problem.

9. We might not / can’t find the jumper cables anywhere. Have you seen them?

10. Paul mustn’t / might not leave his car in the middle of the road. He couldn’t / must move it to the
side of the road.

11. “Could / Might we use your jumper cables? We can’t / mustn’t find ours.”
“Of course you can / may not. I’ll get them for you.”

12. Must / Can you please switch on your headlights? It’ll help me to see while I’m changing the tire.

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Writing about Travel Situations

GETTING READY FOR A VACATION

Permission
Possibility
Obligation
Prohibition
Polite Request

AFTER A CAR BREAKS DOWN

Permission
Possibility
Obligation
Prohibition
Polite Request

CHECKING IN AT THE AIRPORT

Permission
Possibility
Obligation
Prohibition
Polite Request

ON AN AIRPLANE
Permission
Possibility
Obligation
Prohibition
Polite Request

AS A GUEST IN SOMEONE’S HOME

Permission
Possibility
Obligation
Prohibition
Polite Request

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Module 7 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

A  ircle the correct form of the modals or

C C  hoose the sentence in each pair that best
C
verbs to complete the sentences. reflects the meaning of the original.
1. C
 an / Is / Are you able to change a tire? 1. It’s really not a good idea for my
2. T
 he room is too small. My guests can’t stay / grandfather to carry such a heavy suitcase.
could stay / am not able to stay in it. a. M
 y grandfather has to carry such a
3. Is you able to / Could you / Aren’t we able to heavy suitcase.
fill your details out on this form, please? b. My grandfather mustn’t carry such a
4. T
 he car won’t start. The battery can / is able heavy suitcase.
to / could be dead. 2. It’s important for you to keep your boarding
5. I am not able / is able / couldn’t to find the pass with you at all times.
conditioner I want.
a. Y
 ou don’t have to keep your boarding
6. C
 an the flight attendant take / be able to pass with you at all times.
take / takes my carry-on bag? b. Y
 ou have to keep your boarding pass
7. W
 e are able to / was able to / were able to with you at all times.
check in five minutes ago.
3. It’s not necessary for Joe to pack an extra
8. H
 urry up! We could / can’t / are able to miss pair of sunglasses.
our flight if we don’t leave now.
a. J oe doesn’t have to pack an extra pair of
B Complete the tag questions. sunglasses.
b. Joe mustn’t pack an extra pair of
1. W
 e won’t be able to take such a heavy sunglasses.
suitcase, ?
4. It’s against the law to drive at night without
2. You could move your seat back, headlights.
?
a. Y ou mustn’t drive at night without
3. Tim can’t show them to their room now, headlights.
? b. You must drive at night without
4. Y
 ou weren’t able to pay the car insurance headlights.
yesterday, ? 5. It’s essential for Sara to fill up the tank
5. They can put their toiletries on this shelf, before returning the rental car.
? a. S ara doesn’t have to fill up the tank
6. He is able to borrow some jumper cables, before returning the rental car.
? b. Sara has to fill up the tank before
returning the rental car.
7. My mother couldn’t get an aisle seat,
? 6. T
 hey are not obliged to stay in this guest
room.
8. T
 hey aren’t able to find their boarding
passes, ? a. T
 hey don’t have to stay in this guest
room.
b. They mustn’t stay in this guest room.

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7. Y
 ou are not allowed to walk along the aisle F  rite sentences that reflect the meaning of
W
while the plane is taking off. the original. Use the positive or negative
a. Y ou mustn’t walk along the aisle while form of the modals must, may, might, can,
the plane is taking off. and could.
b. You don’t have to walk along the aisle 1. Your friend’s car won’t start. Offer to help by
while the plane is taking off. taking her to the airport.
8. It’s necessary for us to check in right away. ?
If we don’t, we’ll miss boarding the plane.
2. Y
 ou are a flight attendant. Tell a passenger
a. We mustn’t check in right away. that he is prohibited from smoking on the
b. We must check in right away. plane.

D Circle the correct reflexive pronouns to You

complete the sentences. .
3. W
 hen you had a bigger house, you had the
1. P
 lease help yourself / himself to any of these
toiletries. ability to invite guests to stay in the guest
room. Explain this to a friend.
2. T
 hanks but I can carry my suitcase ourselves /
myself. When I had a bigger house, I

3. Greg taught themselves / himself how to play .

the guitar. 4. Your neighbor needs a someone to change a
4. Let’s get started. Dinner won’t cook itself / tire for her. Tell her that James has the ability
herself. to change tires.

5. We put up these shelves herself / ourselves. James .

5. You would like to borrow someone’s jumper
E  omplete each sentence with had better and
C cables. Make a polite request.
a positive or negative form of a verb below.
 ,
buy pack rain fill up make call please?
1. He has to leave soon. He 6. You see a car at the side of the road. There is
his suitcase. a very strong possibility that the car belongs
2. T
 oday is our garden party. to Jack. Tell this to the person with you.
It .
I know that car. It
3. You’re running out of gas. You
.

the tank. 7. You work for a car rental service. Explain to a

customer that he is unable to rent a midsize
4. T
 his medicine cabinet is very full.
car because there are none available at
I any more
present.
toiletries.
5. She’s late. I her. I’m sorry, but you
.
6. T
 his is a great deal. We a
reservation quickly.

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2 points for each answer Name:

G Circle the correct answers to complete the e-mail.

Dear Inez,
I’ve just returned from a problematic trip to California.
During 1 check-in / boarding, I asked for an aisle seat. Unfortunately, the same seat number was
on someone else’s 2 boarding pass / carry-on bag. So I had to sit in a window seat. In California,
we decided to 3 rent / fill out a car. We were driving to our hotel when we got a 4 spare tire /
flat tire. We opened the 5 trunk / tank but there wasn’t a 6 jack / jumper cables. So we had to
wait six hours for a tow truck.
Finally, we arrived at the hotel. The room was nice and there were some 7 toiletries / hosts on the
bathroom shelf. Usually, these are free and you just 8 make yourself / help yourself. However,
when we checked out of the hotel, they wanted us to pay for them.
I’m glad to be home.
Best regards,
Janice

TOTAL: / 100

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Module 8 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
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Making Hypotheses about Dilemmas

You pass someone on the road whose car has a flat tire. What would you do?

You are watching the lottery draw on TV and discover you have the winning ticket. Who would you call?

You arrive home to find your house is on fire. What would you do?

Your office surprises you with a free vacation for two in Hawaii. Who would you take with you?

The local travel agency holds a raffle. You win an air ticket to anywhere in the world. Where would you go?

You find a wallet full of money, but with no I.D. What would you do?

When do you tell a lie?

When would you pick up a hitchhiker?

What job would you not like to do?

You can choose anything in the best store. Which present would you choose?

You are asked to write an article for the local newspaper. What would you write about?

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would
A Read the text.

FUN QUIZ
Are you happy in your job? Would you be better in a different job? What would your employer
say about your work? Find out in this fun quiz.
1. You win five million dollars in a lottery. What would you do?
i) I would retire, of course. Everyone would do the same, wouldn’t they?
ii) I would go on a trip around the world and then return to work.
iii) I would carry on working and save the money for when I retire.
2. You want to ask your boss for a raise. What do you think he would say?
i) You’re a great worker. Of course you can have a raise.
ii) You deserve a raise but I can’t offer anyone a better salary right now. I would give
you a raise if I could.
iii) I wouldn’t give you a raise if my life depended on it!
3. Your boss asks you to put in overtime. What would you say?
i) I wouldn’t work overtime, but my colleague would. She needs the extra money!
ii) You’d offer good overtime pay, wouldn’t you?
iii) I would like to discuss it with my wife first. I’ll get back to you.
iv) I’d be happy to help out.

B Complete the short dialogues with would and the correct form of the verbs.

1. Kate: you (like) a cup of coffee?

Fiona: Yes, I . Thank you.

2. Abby: I (like) to buy a lottery ticket, please.

Shelly: you (like) the $1 ticket or the $5 ticket?
Abby: I (like) the $5 ticket.

3. Mike: My boss offered me a promotion. What you (do)?

you (take) the promotion?
John: Well, that depends. You (get) a raise in salary,
you?
Mike: Yes, I .
John: Then I (take) the job.

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would

B continued

4. Bella: My boss wants to discuss working overtime. you (work)

overtime?
Rita: No, I . But Jim . He needs the extra money.

5. Terry: What Sandra (work) on if she got a promotion?

Pam: She (work) on national news. She (be) very
good at it.

C Read the situations. Write sentences with would and the verb in brackets.

1. You want to buy two lottery tickets. Make a polite request. (buy)

“I , please.

2. Peter is a journalist. He tells the chief editor that he wants to discuss some things with him.
The chief editor wants to know which things Peter wants to discuss. (discuss)

“ ?”

3. Mary’s boss offers her a promotion. Mary wants to know what her friend Paul would do.
Mary thinks Paul would take the promotion, but she asks him anyway. (take)

“You , you?”

4. The chief editor offers Jim a job on the local news desk. The chief editor asks: (like)

“ ?”

5. Ask your boss politely for a promotion. (like)

“I .”

6. You and your friend Sam are talking hypothetically about how to make extra money. Tell Sam that
you are not prepared to work overtime. (work)

“I .”

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Writing a Letter Giving Advice

Letter 1

Dear Advice Guru,

My boss has offered me a great promotion and raise. The problem is that I would
have to work overtime. My wife and I have just had a new baby. I know my wife
would kill me if I work longer hours. Yet, we really could use the extra money.
What would you do?
Sincerely,
Journalist Joe

Letter 2

Dear Advice Guru,

My husband and I have just won the lottery. We won $10,000. My husband
would like to use it for a great vacation. I would like to put it in the bank
for when we retire. What would you do?
Sincerely,
Happy Helen

Letter 3

Dear Advice Guru,

I would like your advice. To make some money, my 14-year-old-son started
a dog-walking service. He was on a local news story called Who says today’s
kids don’t want to work? Now, the national news wants to include him in
a story about hard-working kids. I think it’s OK but my husband doesn’t.
He doesn’t want our son’s picture and personal details on the national news.
What would you do?
Sincerely,
Mixed-up Mom

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Interviewing for a Job

What would you study if you How would you define If you got the job, when would
went back to school? Why? success? you be able to start?

If your boss made a mistake, If you had to change one thing If your workers didn’t like each
what would you do? about yourself, what would you other, what would you do?
change?

If the company moved to New If a company offered you a If you had to work alone or with
York, would you move, too? part-time job, would you accept? a team, what would you prefer?
Why? Why?

Would you travel every month, How would you describe If your worker didn’t shower for
if the job required it? yourself? a week, what would you do?

If one person on your team If you needed a new assistant, What would your dream job be?
didn’t do any work, what would what qualities would you look
you say to him? for?

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Second Conditional
A Read the text.
Personality Quiz for the Stars
In this week’s interview, famous actress Celine Cromwell takes our personality quiz.
Interviewer: If you had to describe your personality in one word, what would it be?
Celine: I’d choose the word adventurous. I’m not afraid to try new things.
Interviewer: How would you feel if a guy you liked gave you a compliment?
Celine: I’d feel a little uncomfortable. I’d probably blush!
Interviewer: If a friend had a serious problem, would you try to help her solve it?
Celine: Yes, I would. I would listen carefully and then try to give her practical advice.
Interviewer: If you had to choose between an honest person and an intelligent person, who
would you choose?
Celine: I’d definitely choose the honest person. That’s much more important than being
smart.
Interviewer: If your director asked you to wear only a plastic bag in a movie, could you do it?
Celine: No, I couldn’t. I couldn’t perform like that! But I could drive a fast sports car if
he asked me to!

B Complete the Second Conditional sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. If I (receive) such an expensive gift, I
(feel) uncomfortable.

2. My mother (give) you practical advice if you

(have) to solve a problem.

3. If my boyfriend (buy) me a sports car, I

(not accept) it.

4. If they (win) a million dollars, they (not

spend) it on a vacation.

5. T
 he students (do) better if they (study)
more for every quiz.

6. If Peter (have) the money, he (start) his

own business.

7. If I (not have) to work, I (come) to the

Far East with you.

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Module 8 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Second Conditional
8. If Sara (find) an adventurous, intelligent guy, she
(date) him.

9. T
 hey (not take) the quiz if you (ask)
them to.

10. If you (give) me a compliment, I (blush).

C Circle the correct answers to form Second Conditional questions.

1. If you changed / change one thing about yourself, what would it be / it would be?
2. If a guy wouldn’t call / didn’t call you after a date, would you be / were you angry?
3. How would you react / did you react if someone gave / gives you a compliment?
4. If you would win / won a million dollars, how you spent / would you spend it?
5. Who would you take / did you take to a party if you had / would have a choice?
6. If you celebrated / would celebrate an important birthday, what was / would be your ideal gift?
7. If you found / find someone’s bag on the sidewalk, would you try / did you try to return it to the
owner?
8. If I would ask / asked your best friend to describe you, which word would he choose / did he
choose?
9. Who you asked / would you ask for help, if you needed to solve / would solve a problem?
10. If you could have / had to choose, could you prefer / would you prefer a trip to South America or
the Far East?

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 8 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Completing a Quiz

A You found an interesting quiz called “What would you do if … ?” in a magazine. Complete these
sentences to learn more about yourself.

1. If I had the time, I would ................................................................................................................................ .

2. If I exercised three times a week, ................................................................................................................... .

3. If a salesperson gave me too much money back, ......................................................................................... .

. .......................................................................................................................................................................... .

4. If I had to go to a party where I didn’t know anyone, ................................................................................. .

. .......................................................................................................................................................................... .

5. If I had a two-month vacation, ....................................................................................................................... .

6. If I found a wallet with $1,000 in it, . ............................................................................................................. .

7. If I had to look for a new job, . ....................................................................................................................... .

8. If I had to buy a gift for a close friend, .......................................................................................................... .

9. If I was celebrating my birthday tonight, ...................................................................................................... .

10. If I had to move, . ............................................................................................................................................. .

11. If I could change one thing about my home, . .............................................................................................. .

12. If I could change one thing about my life, .................................................................................................... .

13. If I won a million dollars, ................................................................................................................................ .

14. If I had to describe myself in one word, ........................................................................................................ .

15. If I were an animal, .......................................................................................................................................... .

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 8 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Second Conditional with were

A Read the text.

How Happy Are People in Their Jobs?

If people were in different professions, would they be happier?
Journalist Peter Hayes finds out. He interviews people in the street to see whether they would
change their profession.
Peter: If you weren’t an accountant, what would you be?
Lily: I’d be a pilot. I chose accounting because I’m good with numbers, but I am also an
adventurous person. That’s why I’d love to be a pilot.
Peter: If you weren’t a film director, would you be happy?
Andy: No, I don’t think I would be. I love my profession. I’m living my dream and guess
what … I’m getting rich at the same time!
Peter: John, you are the assistant manager of a large store. Would you change jobs if you
could?
John: Oh, yes! If I were an architect, I would be so happy! Unfortunately, my family isn’t
rich, so I had to start working when I finished school. The manager of the department
store hired me and I’ve been working there for ten years. I think it’s too late to change
my profession, don’t you? What would you do if you were me?

B Complete the Second Conditional sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. If I were a scientist, I (not be) very happy.
2. I (be) rich if I were a store owner?
3. You (be) an accountant if you were good with numbers.
4. If we were rich, we (hire) a pilot to fly us around the world.
5. I would be a film director if I (be) more creative.
6. If they were in the right profession, they (not be) so unhappy.
7. If you weren’t an architect, what you (be)?
8. Pete (follow) his dream if he weren’t so afraid to try.
9. If Susan and John (be) younger, they would choose a different
profession.
10. If Susan and Marco (not be) still in cooking school, they would open
their own restaurant.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 8 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Second Conditional with Were

C First match the two parts of each second conditional sentence below. Then write out the sentences
in full, starting with either the conditional part (with If) or the result part.

1. be / the store owner ..... a. I / hire / him to design my new house

2. Peter / be / a better architect ..... b. I / study / to be a fashion designer or architect

3. we / not be / so good with numbers ..... c. you / try / to create new medicines for sick animals

4. he / not be / such a famous film director ..... d. they / not worry / about money all the time

5. you / be / a scientist ..... e. I / not work / on his movie

6. I / be / more creative ..... f. I / hire / you as the assistant manager

7. Bob and Sara / be / rich ..... g. we / not be / accountants

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 8 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing about Imaginary Situations.

Choose three of the following situations and write three “if” sentences for each.

1. If you changed your profession.

2. If you were the opposite sex.

3. If you were 10 years older.

4. If you were 10 years younger.

5. If you were a different nationality.

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 ✁
✁

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Q: Most computer printer
Q: You can recycle the Q: Are all clean
Student Worksheet

Q: Can all plastic be cartridges are easily

Speaking Activity

carton your pizza came newspapers able to be

recycled? recycled and reused. True
in. Yes or No? recycled?
or False?
A: True, but sellers usually
A: No. There are 7 grades
A: Yes, and it is very sell cheap printers and
of plastic. Only grades 1, A: No because it is greasy
valuable to recycling make their money from
2, and sometimes 4 are (oily).
companies. the supplies – so they don’t
recyclable.
✁ want you to be “green.”
Name:

✁
Q: Do you have to remove Q: Recycling metal cans Q: Cereal boxes, shoe
Q: Do you have to
staples from office copies with paint in them is OK boxes, and cartons can
Playing Cards

separate different kinds

before putting them in – the recycling company be recycled. True or
of glass?
the recycling bin? washes them. Yes or No? False?
A: Yes. Each type of
A: No. Staples are A: No. The cans must be A: True. Clean cardboard
glass has a different
as empty as possible. is great for recycling.
Discussing Environmental Issues

acceptable.
recycling process.
Everyday English 3

✁
✁
8 • Situation 4

Q: We can’t stop Q: Many household Q: Can we recycle old

pollution from batteries Q: Can car oil be cleaners and chemicals TVs, refrigerators,
because they are not recycled? do not need to be computers, and other
recyclable. Yes or No? recycled. True or False? appliances?
A: False. Many A: Yes. Don’t throw out
A: Yes. Car oil causes
A: No. Almost all household items cause your old appliances on
Module
a lot of pollution. It is
batteries are recyclable. environmental pollution the street. Take them to
important to recycle it.
✁ and should be recycled. a recycling center.
Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 8 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Review: First Conditional, Second Conditional

A Read the text.

Be “Green”
• What will happen to the earth if we don’t start saving energy?
– There will be an energy crisis in the future!
• If we didn’t recycle, how much unnecessary waste would there be?
• If every person did their best to stop pollution, imagine the difference we could make!
Here are a few tips from the environmentalists:
i) If you want to save gas, drive to work in car pools with other workers.
ii) If you don’t want to cause more pollution, don’t use plastic bags. If we bring our own cloth
shopping bags to the supermarket, we won’t have to use so many plastic bags.
iii) Turn the lights off when you leave the room. If we all did this, we could save a lot of
electricity.
iv) If you use disposable cups and plates, you create more garbage. If you used glass cups
instead, you wouldn’t have so many items to throw away! You would save paper.

B Circle the correct words to complete the sentences.

1. If Sean … his own shopping bags, we won’t use so many plastic bags.
a. bring b. brings c. brought
2. If we tried, we … our boss to agree to recycle all the paper.
a. will get b. get c. could get
3. If we use disposable cups, … more garbage?
a. will we create b. did we create c. we create
4. If I … you, I’d recycle all the paper in the office.
a. was b. would be c. were
5. We wouldn’t have to throw out so much if we … items with less packaging.
a. buy b. bought c. will buy
6. He won’t continue driving to work … he finds more people to join his car pool.
a. if b. by the time c. unless
7. Harry … how important it is to be “green” if he were an environmentalist.
a. will understand b. would understand c. understood
8. If I leave the light on, please … me to turn it off.
a. remind b. would remind c. will remind

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 8 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Review: First Conditional, Second Conditional

C Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets.
1. I wouldn’t heat the room so much if I (be) you.
2. If you leave the room last, please (turn off) all the lights.
3. Sara (not save) energy unless she turns the heat down a few degrees.
4. If we didn’t turn off all unnecessary lights, we (not save) electricity.
5. If you were the manager, you (ask)
everyone to recycle the paper?
6.  you (remind) Sam to take out the
garbage if you see him?
7. If my mother (use) paper bags instead of plastic bags, she will cause
less pollution.
8. If Fiona and Pam (join) a car pool, they could leave their cars at home
and save gas.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 8 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing about Going Green

A 
Brian’s Blog
Sorry I haven’t written anything lately, but I’ve been busy. Let me tell you what I’ve been doing.
My girlfriend showed me that I haven’t been good to the environment. I’ve been wasting a lot of
electricity and creating lots of garbage. With her help, I’ve made very big changes.
The first thing I did was organize a car pool. Two co-workers and I drove together so we only used
one car. Then I took it one step further. Two months ago, I decided to sell my car and started riding
my bicycle everywhere. For longer rides, I take the bus. Sometimes it is inconvenient, but most of
the time, I love it. Also, I walk a lot. It’s very healthy. I feel great!
I’ve made big changes in how I shop. These days I only buy things with little or no packaging. For
instance, I used to buy packages of tomatoes from the supermarket. They were wrapped in plastic,
on a plastic tray. Now I buy fresh tomatoes from the farmer’s market. They taste much better, and
have no packaging. Also, they were grown nearby, so no gas was wasted to drive them to my city.
My girlfried, Gina, explained how important it is to buy locally grown foods, and I agree with her.
Of course, I bring my own bag to the market so I don’t use many plastic bags. I bought a really cool
bag that I can re-use and I bought one for Gina, too.
Every time I change a light bulb at home, I’ve replace it with an energy efficient light bulb. But they
don’t need changing so often because I’ve started turning off the lights when I don’t need them. My
girlfriend and I sometimes prefer candlelight. I’ve recycled paper, glass, and plastic for years, so I’m
still doing that. It’s great because then there is less garbage. I’ve gotten used to turning down the
heat in winter. I’ll try not to use the air conditioner so often in summer, but that will be difficult!
Making changes at home is easy because I live alone. I’ve also tried to make some changes at work.
That’s been a little more difficult. Most people at the office like to recycle paper, if they have a place
nearby to put it. I am trying to convince some of the people in my office to bring their own cups and
plates instead of using disposable ones, but only a few people want to do that. Well, I can’t change
the whole world!
That’s about it for today. I’ll try to write soon about other changes I’m making. But now it’s time to
turn my computer off. I never leave it on all night anymore!

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 8 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing about Going Green

B You’ve just read Brian’s blog and liked his ideas. You want to make the same changes in your life,
but you have to convince your partner to do these things with you. Make a list of 8 - 10 changes
Brian mentions in his blog.

B Choose six changes Brian made and write how the changes can help the environment.
• If we organize a car pool, we’ll save gas and create less pollution.

• If

• If

• If

• If

• If

• If

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 8 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

A Circle the correct answers. 6. J oyce

(believe) him if he were trustworthy.
1. Would you / You would like a cup of coffee?
7. If she
2. We would / could love to eat dinner.
(not have to be) here, she wouldn’t.
3. If I got a promotion, would I / I would get
a raise, too? 8. If you found a bag on the sidewalk,
you
4. W
 hen Pete was five, he could / would ride
(open) it?
a bicycle.
5. Invite them. I’m sure they would / could like 9. D
 o you think more people
to come. (recycle) if they (be aware)?

6. W
 hat would you / you would do if you 10. What packaging you
were me? (use) if you
(want) to reduce pollution?
B  ircle the correct answer to complete each
C
sentence. D  rite sentences using the Second
W
Conditional.
1. … we get home, it will be late.
a. By the time b. Until 1. If / he / be a chef / he / know / how to cook

2. I will feed the cat … I can.

a. till b. as soon as .

3. …
 we start serious recycling, we will really 2. If / I / be rich / I / not have / to work
reduce pollution.
a. Until b. When .
4. T
 hey can’t use their computers … the 3. If / it / be more practical / it / be /
blackout is over. more useful
a. until b. after
.
C  omplete the sentences with the correct
C
form of the verbs in brackets. Use the 4. If / we / be good with numbers / we /
Second Conditional. not need / accountants

1. If we (think)
more seriously, we would solve the problem. .
2. T
 hey (make) 5. If / you / be honest / you / not say / that
more money if they started their own
business. .
3. Dave would be a great guy if he
6. If / we / be adventurous / we / start /
(have) more
a business
confidence.
4. I (find out)
more about my personality if I took the quiz. .

5. W
 e (not
work out) if we didn’t need to lose weight.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 8 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

E Tick (✓) the sentence that is correct in each pair.

1. a. If I remember, I will close the window before I leave.

b. If I remembered, I will close the window before I leave.

2. a. She will recycle if she were smart.

b. She would recycle if she were smart.

3. a. We would like to help you if we had the time.

b. We would like to help you if we have the time.

4. a. If they aren’t sick, they would be happy to come.

b. If they weren’t sick, they would be happy to come.

5. a. If everyone turned down the heat, we could save energy.

b. If everyone turned down the heat, we will save energy.

F Translate the following sentences.

1. If we were smart, we would recycle.
.
2. Would they like to work overtime?
.
3. The story was in the local and national news.
.
4. This guy’s got a great personality!
.
5. We can save energy by turning down the heat a few degrees.
.
6. If I get my license, I will buy a new car.
.
7. If we hired that architect, would the project finish sooner?
.
8. When we use “green” packaging, we create less, unnecessary waste.
.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 8 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

G Complete the cloze with the words below. There is one more word than you need.

blush serious personality creative compliment adventurous

If you took a 1 quiz, what would it say about you? Would it say that you
2
and feel uncomfortable when someone gives you a 3 ? Or would it say
that you can always solve a problem because you are a very 4
person? Perhaps you would
learn that you should be funnier and not so 5 .

H Read the article. Then answer the questions that follow.

Making More Money

 oday, money is often a problem. Many people’s jobs just don’t pay them the salary they
T
need to live the life they want. So here are a few ideas about how to make more money.
• W
 aste less of your salary. If you bought only the things you really needed, you would
feel that you had more money.
• Recycle and reuse items. One idea is not to throw out old clothes. You can use them to
sew something new.
• Speak with your boss about a raise. If you worked overtime or accepted another project,
your boss might be able to give you a higher salary.
• Get a second job. Even a few hours more a week will make a difference.
• D
 on’t buy lottery tickets or play games to win money. Usually, people lose. Save that
money in a special box. After several months, you will have a nice amount.

1. Why do people want to make more money?

.
2. If you wasted less of your salary, what would you feel?
.
3. Sewing new clothes using old ones is an example of what?
.
4. Why could your boss give you a raise?
.
5. If you worked a few more hours every week, would it help the situation?
.
6. If you play the lottery, will your financial situation be better?
.

TOTAL: / 100

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 9 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
Name:

Making a Commercial

Scoring Sheet

Item Group

1 2 3 4 5 6

Product Description

compact size

fully portable

great features

hands-free

latest design

lightweight

Product Price

attractive offer

fantastic savings

great deal

introductory package

special discount

unbeatable price

worth every penny

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 9 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Past Perfect Simple

A Read the text.
To: Mandy Cranshaw
Subject: What is it with men and electronics stores?
Cc: Lana Holmes
Yesterday, my husband Mike went off to Best Buy Electronics Store. Together, we had decided
that it was time to buy either a digital camera or a video camera. The week before, we had
been to our daughter’s school play. We had wanted to photograph her during her performance.
Imagine how disappointed we were to discover that we hadn’t put new film in the camera!
Mike was happy to go shopping for the electronic equipment we needed. In fact, he spent three
hours at the store! By the time he had finished his shopping, it was already 7 p.m. Had he
bought a digital camera? Of course he had. He’d bought a new camera with great new features.
But what else had he bought? After he had chosen the camera, the shop assistant convinced
Mike to look at the other items on sale. Before he knew it, Mike had bought a DVD player, an
MP4 player and a flat screen TV. The salesman had taken out his calculator and had worked
out how much money Mike was saving. Mike ended up buying three expensive items we don’t
need! By the time his shopping trip was over, he had spent thousands of dollars!
I’ll be reminding Mike of this the next time I go shopping for clothes!
Love,
Betty

B Circle the sentence that is nearest in meaning to the original.

1. When Sara had finished making the video clip, she listened to music on her MP4 player.
a. Sara listened to music while she finished making the video clip.
b. Sara finished making the video clip after she listened to music on her MP4 player.
c. Sara listened to music on her MP4 player after she finished making the video clip.

2. I didn’t work out the cost until after I’d bought the electronic equipment.
a. I worked out the cost before I bought the electronic equipment.
b. I worked out the cost after I bought the electronic equipment.
c. I bought the electronic equipment, but I didn’t work out the cost.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 9 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Past Perfect Simple

C Circle the correct time expression to complete the sentences.

1. After / By the time / Later they got to the electronics store, all the shop assistants had gone home.
2. I returned the earphones to the store already / the next day / after I had had them for a week.
3. P
 eter had been to many electronics stores when / while / after he suddenly found the MP4 player he
wanted.
4. Had you decided how much to spend before / at the moment / during you went shopping for a DVD
player?

D Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the Past Perfect Simple
and the Past Simple.
Pam: Look at all this electronic equipment my husband 1 (come) home with yesterday!

Kate: Wow! 2 he (plan) to buy so many items before he went shopping?

Pam: No, he 3 (not). Before Tom 4 (go) to the store,

we 5 (speak) about buying an MP4 player for Sara for her birthday.

Kate: What about this flat screen TV?

Pam: W
 e6 (not decide) to buy a flat screen TV. But I 7 (ask)
Tom to look for a good digital camera on sale.

Kate: I see Tom bought both a digital camera and a video camera.

Pam: The salesman convinced Tom to buy both. Before Tom could say no, the salesman

8
(work out) how much it would all cost on his calculator. After Tom
9
(see) the great price, he 10 (buy) all the equipment.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 9 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Ordering Online by E-mail

Today, people often order online. There is a simple three-step process to write the contents of the
e-mail order. Use this table to create your own e-mail by substituting the appropriate information.

STEPS POSSIBLE SENTENCES CREATE YOUR OWN E-MAIL

STEP ONE: From: (Name)

Say which • I saw your online ad for an AAA- Subject: ( )
product you Bluetooth Headset at a cost of $25, To: Super Electronics
are interested excluding postage. (e-mail address)
in, including • This is in regard to your ad for an AAA- Cc: (Name)
all relevant Bluetooth Headset which costs $25 plus
Dear (Name),
details such postage.
as color, size, • I am interested in your AAA-Bluetooth
and price. Headset advertised online for $25 +
postage.

STEP TWO:
Add any • Please make sure to send the noise-
special filtering earpiece.
requests • I would like the noise-filtering earpiece
or choice as well.
between • Don’t forget to send the noise-filtering
several earpiece.
options.

STEP THREE:
End your • I look forward to receiving my headset
letter in soon.
a positive • I can’t wait to begin using my new
headset.
manner.
• I hope to receive my new headset
shortly.
Sincerely,
(Name)

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 9 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Third Conditional

Talking about Hypothetical Past Events

✁
✁

✁
A thief stole Mary’s bag outside the supermarket. When Jerry won the lottery, he bought a new car.
She didn’t do anything about it. What would you What would you have done if you had won the

✁
have done if this happened to you? lottery?

Jane’s car broke down. She just sat on the side of Jim and Paula could study any course they
the road. What would you have done if this had wanted for free. They chose a computer course.
happened to you? What would you have chosen if you had been

✁ offered a free course?

Brian’s computer crashed. He didn’t do anything Laura’s best friend said she would buy any gift
about it. What would you have done if this had she wanted for her birthday. Laura chose an MP4
happened to you? player. What would you have chosen if you had

✁ to pick a gift for yourself?

When Paul missed the train to work, he just went The weather was lovely and warm, so we went
home. What would you have done if you had to the beach for the day. Where would you have

✁
missed the train? gone if the weather had been so lovely?

Diana needed information about special offers We didn’t win the game. We might have won
on computers. She didn’t know where to find it. if …
What would you have done if you had needed this

✁
information?

Sheila didn’t wear a seatbelt. She was in an I hadn’t eaten all day. Then I ate too much
accident. She might not have suffered injuries chocolate and felt sick afterwards. I might not

✁
if … have felt so sick if …

Sally applied for a job but didn’t get it because You bought a cheap computer without shopping
she didn’t know how to create spreadsheets. If around. You now regret it. If you had …
she had …

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 9 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Third Conditional
A Read the text.
What Went Wrong? Unhappy Computer Owners
This week computer expert Paul Grey answers your questions about computers.
Q: I recently bought a new scanner. It cost me $500. Now I see that scanners cost only $300
in most stores. What did I do wrong?
A: If you had shopped around more, you would have found a good deal. If you hadn’t bought
the first scanner you saw, you might have found a special offer. The next time you want to
buy electronic or computer equipment, try Eric’s Electronics or Crown Computer Stores or
surf the Net for special offers.
Q: Last week, my children uploaded a few new games onto my very old home computer.
A little while later, while I was working on an important spreadsheet for work, my computer
crashed. What went wrong?
A: If your children hadn’t uploaded those new games onto your computer, it wouldn’t have
crashed. New games take up a lot of memory on your computer. If you had checked how
much memory the games needed, your computer wouldn’t have crashed.
Q: W
 hen I got my new computer, I asked a young computer student to install a DVD burner
and set up the Internet connection for me. Now neither the burner nor the Internet is
working. Where did he go wrong?
A: The young student clearly didn’t know what he was doing! He would have known what to
do if he had taken a technical computer course. Maybe he is taking a computer course in
word processing! Next time, get technical advice from someone with experience.

B Match the two parts of these Third Conditional sentences.

A B
1. If I had known about this special offer on ..... a. t hey couldn’t have used all these new computer
computers, programs and games.
2. If they had used an anti-virus program, ..... b. we could have surfed the Net.
3. If we had had Internet connection, ..... c. would you have studied word processing?
4. P
 eter wouldn’t have been able to buy ..... d. I wouldn’t have spent so much money on a new
a new DVD burner computer.
5. If you had signed up for a computer course, ..... e. if his parents hadn’t given him the money.
6. If Sally had had more time to shop around, ..... f. she might have found a good deal.
7. If my parents hadn’t added memory to ..... g. if you had needed a new mouse for your
their hard drive, computer?
8. Would you have bought a cordless mouse ..... h. their computer wouldn’t have crashed.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 9 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Third Conditional

C Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs. Use the Third Conditional.

1. If I (not shop) around, I (not find) this

special offer.

2. K
 en (give) you good technical advice if you (speak)
to him.

3. I (not be) so unhappy with my new computer

if I (take) your advice.

4. Moira (prepare) a spreadsheet for you if you

(ask) her for help.

5. If we (have) Internet connection, we

(surf) the Net for special offers.

6. T
 hey (buy) a cordless mouse if they
(not spend) all their money on a DVD burner.

7. If their computer (not crash), they

(not have) to buy a new hard drive.

8. Larry and Michael (take) this word processing course if they

(sign up) on time.

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Module 9 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing a Story

If i had known …

If I had known, I would have asked for help.

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Module 9 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Discussing Wishes / Hopes

As a group, decide on three wishes / hopes for each case below. Have the group secretary write them down.

Case Three Wishes / Hopes

Grace
1.
Grace is tired of her job, her

apartment, her boyfriend, and her
life. She needs a change. 2.

3.

Harold
1.
Harold lives on the East Coast. He has

always dreamed of living on the West
Coast, but it isn’t easy to just move to 2.
the other side of the country.
3.

John’s wife
1.
John has just bought a new

computer. He’s on it day and night.
John’s wife is very unhappy. She 2.
never sees John anymore.
3.

Fred and Ethel
1.
Fred and Ethel are retired. They are

bored. They never seem to have any
fun. 2.

3.

Greenies
1.
Greenies is a group of people that

is worried about pollution and
unnecessary waste. The group 2.
does many things to make people
understand how important the Earth 3.
is but it doesn’t seem to be enough.

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Module 9 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
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Wish and Hope

A Read the text.
Dear Diary,
I know I’m complaining again, but things are pretty bad for both Jim and me at the moment.
We both want out of the city and our jobs!
First, we are sick of living on the West Coast and both wish we could move back to the East
Coast. Jim has been surfing the Net for cheap apartments to rent back home. I hope he finds
something. We really hope to make the move at the end of the year.
Second, we both wish we had different jobs. Jim wants out of the advertising agency. He wishes
he didn’t have to work such long hours. It’s causing a lot of stress. He wants to try working in
publishing instead. I hope it works out for him.
I am tired of my job as assistant manager in a clothing store. I hoped I would be manager by
now. I wish I’d studied at college. I also wish I had more business experience because I’d like
to open my own store. I’ve started looking for an investor. I hope to find someone to invest in
my idea soon.
I just wish I weren’t so nervous about change!

B Circle the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences.

1. I want to start my own business. I wish I … an investor.
a. could find b. can find c. find
2. Sara doesn’t want to make a fool of herself on her date. She wishes she … so nervous.
a. hadn’t been b. wasn’t c. weren’t
3. Kate and Peter both wish they … at college when they were younger.
a. study b. would study c. had studied
4. I wish you … so much!
a. complained b. wouldn’t complain c. don’t complain
5. We wish we … in your company when we had the chance.
a. had invested b. invested c. invest
6. Don’t you wish you … more business experience?
a. have b. had c. would have
7. Tom is tired of working for this advertising agency. He wishes he … in publishing instead.
a. doesn’t work b. could work c. work
8. I wish I … on the East Coast right now.
a. am b. have been c. were

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Module 9 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
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Wish and Hope

C Complete the sentences with hope. Keep the original meaning.

1. I want you to succeed in your new publishing job.

I hope .

2. Sara wants to move to the West Coast next summer.

Sara hopes .

3. I didn’t want to make a fool of myself, but I did.

I hoped .

4. We know you are trying to find an investor. Good luck!

We hope .

5. My parents wanted me to stay on the East Coast, but I decided to move.

My parents hoped .

6. Peter is sick of his job at the advertising agency. He wants to quit in the future.

Peter hopes .

7. I really don’t want my boss to complain about my work.

I hope .

8. I have a job interview with a publishing company tomorrow. I don’t want to be too nervous
during the interview.

I hope .

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Module 9 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Leaving a Voice Message

A Read the voice message with a partner. Can you guess who is calling?
cell phone voice message
Sorry I didn’t meet you at the coffee shop yesterday.
I should have called you. You must have been so worried.
If I had called you, you would have known I was sick.
If I feel better tomorrow, I’ll call you.

B Review the material.

Review of First, Second, and Third Conditionals

Use Conditional Clause Result Clause
will + base form of the
Possible results in the verb
future / general ideas or:
First Conditional Present Simple
or facts / automatic or base form of the verb
habitual results or:
Present Simple

Second Hypothetical situations would / could + base

Past Simple
Conditional in the present or future form of the verb

Past conditions that would / could / might

Third Conditional Past Perfect Simple
can never happen + have + past participle

C Create a voice message for a caller using the First, Second, and Third Conditionals.







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Module 9 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Review: First, Second, Third Conditionals

A Read the ad.

Get a Gambit!
If you want good quality and an excellent deal, get a Gambit cell phone.
Here is what some of our happy customers have to say:
“ If a friend hadn’t told me about the latest Gambit model, I wouldn’t have known about it.
Now I have a wonderful cell phone with a touch screen and excellent reception!”
- Peter Blake
“ If a cell phone company offered you free accessories with your new cell phone, wouldn’t you
buy one? Of course you would! Gambit gave me a hands-free car kit. Now I can receive calls
while I’m driving.”
- Sara Gillis
“ I love the large touch screen on my new Gambit cell phone. If I receive text messages on it,
I can read them better than on any other phone.”
- Maria Paulo
If your cell phone battery goes dead every few hours,
maybe it’s time to upgrade your cell phone.
How much will it cost if you upgrade your Gambit cell phone?
When you check out our price list, you may be surprised at our great deals!
Contact your nearest Gambit store now.

B Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs.

1. If you buy this cell phone model, you (not regret) it!

2. Sean would have called his wife if his phone (not go) dead.

3. How much it (cost) if we upgraded our cell phone?

4. We (not know) about this cell phone model if you hadn’t told us.

5. Penny’s cell phone won’t go dead if she (recharge) it now.

6. If I (buy) a hands-free car kit, I would talk too much on the cell phone
while driving.

7. If you want to know who is calling you on your cell phone, (use)
caller ID.

8. If you saw their expensive price list, you (not buy) your cell phone from
them.

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Module 9 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
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Review: First, Second, Third Conditionals

C Write sentences based on the information given. Use the First, Second, or Third Conditionals.

1. Susan won’t know about the party unless I send her a text message.

2. We didn’t check the price list, so we didn’t receive a good deal.

3. They wish they could buy the latest cell phone model, but they don’t have enough money.

4. We dream of getting the latest cell phone model in order to have multimedia features.

5. Your cell phone went dead because you forgot to recharge it.

6. T
 he reception on Sean’s cell phone is weak and soon his phone will go dead. He needs to recharge
his cell phone battery soon.

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Module 9 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing Text Messages

Look at the table of text abbreviations.

Abbreviation Meaning Abbreviation meaning

2MOR / TMR Tomorrow K OK
4 For
KWIM? Know what I mean?
AFAIK As far as I know
L8R Later
ASAP As soon as possible
LTNS Long time no see
AYS Are you serious?
B4 Before NP or N/P No problem

B4N, BFN Bye for now NRN No response necessary

BHL8 Be home late PLS Please
BIF Before I forget RU? Are you?
BOL Best of luck!
RUOK? Are you OK?
BZ Busy
SRY Sorry
CU See you
CUL8ER See you later SUP, WU S’up - what’s up?

CYE Check your e-mail SYS See you soon

DTS Don’t think so TA Thanks again
F2F Face to face TB4U Too bad for you
FYI For your information (I feel bad for you)
GAL Get a life! TBL Text back later
GL Good luck TCOY Take care of yourself
GMAB Give me a break
THX Thanks
HIG How’s it going?
TTYL, TLK2UL8R Talk to you later
HT Hi there
HTH Hope this helps TU, TY Thank you

IHU I hear you TYVM Thank you very much

(I understand) U You
IIRC If I recall /
UR Your / You’re
remember correctly
IMO In my opinion UW You’re welcome

IMS I am sorry WFM Works for me

ITA I totally agree WTG Way to go!
JIC Just in case Y Why? / Yes
JK, J/K Just kidding YW You’re welcome
JTLYK Just to let you know

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 9 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing Text Messages

A Write the longhand versions of each text message below.

1. TYVM 4 THE INVITATION. CUL8ER.

2. HEY! GAL & CYE.

3. IHU & ITA. SHE’S JUST BEING HER. KWIM?

4. SUP? LTNS. CAN WE MEET TMR? TBL.

5. SORRY. DTS. I’M BZ L8ER. HOW ABOUT THURS?

B Write two or three text messages using the abbreviations in the tables on Worksheet 1.




C Write the longhand versions of your partner’s messages.





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Module 9 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

A Circle the Past Simple or Past Perfect Simple form of the verbs to complete the sentences.
1. After he surfed / had surfed the Net for information, he wrote / had written the article.
2. By the time they left / had left the store, they spent / had spent over $2,000.
3. W
 e worked / had worked out how much we could spend on a DVD player before we
started / had started shopping around.
4. When I called / had called him, he didn’t leave yet / hadn’t left yet for his meeting with the investors.
5. My computer crashed / had crashed before I had / had had time to install the anti-virus program.
6. S andra completed / had completed the spreadsheets by the time her boss arrived /
had arrived.
7. L ucy looked / had looked for an advanced computer course after she finished / had finished
the beginner course.

B Circle the correct answers to complete the sentences.

1. I had seen her … she was shopping.
a. while b. during
2. You had already left … we called.
a. after b. before
3. Had you seen him before? Yes, we … .
a. had b. didn’t
4. They hadn’t visited us … last July.
a. since b. at the moment
5. Had he come with you the last time? No, he … .
a. hadn’t b. did
6. He had worked out the cost … we asked.
a. while b. by the time
7. … we had eaten, we felt very tired.
a. After b. Yesterday
8. We hadn’t wanted one but … we saw it, we had to have it.
a. when b. recently
9. She hadn’t been to New York … three years.
a. before b. for

C Circle the sentence that continues each conversation.

1. I didn’t buy a new printer because I didn’t have enough money.
a. If I had more money, I would have bought a new printer.
b. If I had had more money, I would have bought a new printer.
2. John paid a lot for his computer because he didn’t check prices.
a. He might have found a better price if he had shopped around.
b. He wouldn’t have found a better price if he had shopped around.

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Module 9 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

3. I can’t believe you’re still here. I think you knew I was coming.
a. You’re right. If we hadn’t known, we wouldn’t have waited.
b. You’re right. If we had known, we would have waited.
4. Why didn’t you tell us you had so much work?
a. We could have helped if we had known.
b. We wouldn’t have helped if we had known.
5. Lately, our manager has been really nice.
a. You probably would have gotten a raise if you had asked.
b. You probably wouldn’t have gotten a raise if you had asked.
6. Something is wrong with the hard drive on this new computer.
a. If I had upgraded my computer, I wouldn’t have had this problem.
b. If I hadn’t upgraded my computer, I wouldn’t have had this problem.
7. She didn’t buy the shoes because they didn’t have the color she wanted.
a. She would buy the shoes if they ordered the color she wanted.
b. She wouldn’t buy the shoes if they ordered the color she wanted.

D Circle the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences.

1. It’s so cold here in New York. Don’t you wish you was / had been / were on the West Coast instead?
2. I wish I afforded / could afford / had afforded this flat screen TV. It’s just what I need.

3. I’m unhappy with my job in publishing. I wish I could work / had worked / work for an advertising
agency.
4. S ara is tired of doing all the work at home. She wishes her husband is helping / would help / will help
her more.
5. P
 eter and John wish they had / had had / have more business experience. If they did, they would open
their own restaurant.
6. M
 y computer crashed yesterday. I wish I bought / had bought / would buy a better hard disk when
I had the chance.
7. Derek’s computer died. He wishes he spoke / had spoken to his friend before he bought a new one.

E  omplete the sentences with the correct form of the verbs in brackets. Use the First, Second, and
C
Third Conditionals.
1. We could make a copy of the DVD if we (have) a DVD burner.
2. If there had been enough memory on my hard drive, my computer
(might not crash).
3. Steven will move to the West Coast if he (get) the job there.
4. Your cell phone (go dead) unless you recharge it soon.
5. If Susan (not spend) so much on a flat screen TV, she would have had
enough money to buy a DVD player also.

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Module 9 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

6. If you had enough money to buy a video camera, which camera you
(buy)?
7. If she gets a raise, she (buy) a new laptop.

F Translate the following sentences.

1. We bought a new house after I had received a raise.

.
2. She hadn’t planned on visiting until we sent her a ticket.
.
3. We would have given them some good advice if they had asked.
.
4. If I had known, I wouldn’t have wasted my time.
.
5. He wishes he could move to the West Coast.
.
6. I hope I never make a fool of myself.
.
7. I have to recharge my cell phone every hour or it goes dead.
.
8. Can I see a price list of the new models, please?
.
9. If you don’t stop fighting, I will send both of you to your rooms.
.

G Read the text. Then mark the sentences below T (True) or F (False).
Every day, Bob walks past an electronics store on his way home from work. Today, Bob decided to
walk into the store. Bob was amazed at the new cell phones. If Bob had known there were great
new features, he’d have upgraded his cell phone already. If Bob has the money, he will buy a cell
phone with a touch screen, but first the cell phone must be hands-free in the car. Bob looks for a
salesperson. He doesn’t like salespeople, but he needs some technical advice.

..... 1. Every day, Bob passes a store that sells cell phones.

..... 2. Yesterday, he didn’t know about the new cell phone features.

..... 3. Bob hopes he has the money to buy a touch screen cell phone.

..... 4. If he hadn’t needed technical advice, Bob wouldn’t have looked for a salesperson.

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Module 10 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
Name:

Comparing Bank Statements

Bank Statement A

Martin Harris Account Number 00-9486-3371

For the period 07-15-2009 to 08-14-2009 Page 2 of 3

Banking / Check Card Withdrawals and Purchases

Date Amount Description

07-21 75.25 8859 Check Card Purchase Supermarket

07-22 114.20 8859 Check Card Purchase Restaurant

07-25 68.45 8859 Check Card Purchase Clothes Shop

08-03 250.00 ATM Withdrawal

08-07 43.30 8859 Check Card Purchase Gas Station

08-14 125.00 ATM Withdrawal

Online / Electronic Banking Deductions

Date Amount Description

08-01 650.00 Direct Payment – House Rental

08-01 1500.00 Direct Payment – Credit Card

08-05 799.00 Online Transfer to 44-1891-4782

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Module 10 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
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Comparing Bank Statements

Bank Statement b

Martin Harris Account Number 00-9486-3371

For the period 07-15-2009 to 08-14-2009 Page 2 of 2

Banking / Check Card Withdrawals and Purchases

Date Amount Description

07-21 75.35 8859 Check Card Purchase Supermarket

07-22 114.20 8859 Check Card Purchase Sports Shop

07-25 68.45 8859 Check Card Purchase Clothes Shop

08-03 550.00 ATM Withdrawal

08-11 43.30 8859 Check Card Purchase Gas Station

08-14 125.00 Check #201

Online / Electronic Banking Deductions

Date Amount Description

08-01 350.00 Direct Payment – Electricity

08-01 1500.00 Direct Payment – Credit Card

08-05 999.00 Online Transfer to 44-1891-4778

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Module 10 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Direct Speech / Reported Speech, Reporting Verbs

A Read the text.

Too Busy to Bank?

Tim and Anne are both very busy at work. Tim has been working nights lately and Anne works
during the day. They hardly see each other, so they have been leaving notes like these:
Tim,
The bank manager called yesterday. He told me that someone had deposited a check into our
account on August 5th. He explained that another customer had used our bank account number by
mistake. He said he was calling to apologize. We need to cash our salary checks, too. You told me
you were too busy to go to the bank today. Would you like me to go?
Love you!
Anne

Anne,
My brother advised me to start doing our banking online. He said it was so much easier.
He told me that he checked his balance online every day. He saw all his deposits and
withdrawals on his online bank statement. In fact, he said that he only went to the bank
to cash checks or to see the manager face-to-face. He said he was going to come over
and explain online banking to us. Are you free tomorrow evening?
I miss you!
Tim

B Change the sentences from direct speech to reported speech.

1. Larry said “I am going to cash these checks at the bank today.”

2. “David withdrew $500 from our account yesterday,” Susan told Pam.

3. Moira explained, “We are meeting the bank manager now.”

4. “You have made a mistake with my check,” the woman complained to Fred.

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Direct Speech / Reported Speech, Reporting Verbs

B continued

5. “Online banking is very easy,” the bank manager promised us.

6. “I am depositing all these checks tomorrow,” the man told his wife.

7. Frank told me, “Sara and I check our bank statement online every day.”

8. “
 After I had entered my account number, I checked our balance by clicking on his button here,” he
explained.

C Complete each sentence with a suitable verb below. Use Reported Speech. Try to use each verb
at least once.

promised explained told added complained advised said

1. My friend me that online banking was easy.

2. Pete that he was going to check the balance on his bank statement.

3. The bank manager how to open a new account.

4. The customer that a banking assistant had made a mistake with his withdrawals.

5. Lana Kelly to meet the bank manager face-to-face.

6. Ben’s wife to cash the checks for Ben because he was too busy to do it.

7. Maria that she had already deposited a check into her account.

8. T
 he bank manager told me to open an online account. He that my account number
was the same as my regular account number.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 10 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an E-mail with Banking Advice

A Read the transcript of a conversation between you and your banker.

Banker: Come in, please. Take a seat. How can I help you?
You:  hank you. Please take a look at our bank statement. I think there’s a mistake with the
T
commission you took.

Banker: Yes, I see. I will fix it right away.

You: Thank you.

Banker: I see this bank statement is three-weeks old.

You: Yes, we don’t really have time to look at out bank statements very often.

Banker: You really should check your balance every day. Do you know about our online banking?
You: Yes, but we’ve never tried it.
Banker:  ou should use it. I think you’ll like it. Talk to the teller. She’ll give you a password and get you
Y
started. Online banking can help you save money. For instance, you can pay bills online without
paying commission.
You: That’s great, but I’m not very good on the computer.
Banker:  hat’s not a problem. Talk to Bob Collin. He’ll sit with you and explain everything. Our online
T
banking is very simple.
You: Maybe I can talk to him today.
Banker: S orry, Bob is only available to instruct people on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call him and make
an appointment.
You: I will.
Banker: Hmmm …, I see you owe a lot of money on your credit card.
You: We’ve had a lot of expenses lately.
Banker: I don’t want to see you get into financial trouble. I suggest you make an appointment to meet
with me next week and we can discuss how to get out of debt.
You: Thanks very much. I’ll think about it.

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Module 10 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing an E-mail with Banking Advice

B Now, write an e-mail to your business partner, who is on a business trip, telling him what the
banker suggested, and add what you think the two of you should do. Use as many reporting verbs
as possible: explained, mentioned, promised. said, told, advised.

To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]

Hi Randy,

I was at the bank today. I showed the banker the problem we had with the commission. He said he
would fix it right away. He also made a lot of other suggestions. He said

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 10 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Reconstructing Dialogues
Dialogue 1: At the bank – a conversation between a tourist and a bank teller.
Dialogue 2: On the street – a conversation between a tourist and a local.

I’d like to exchange some dollars into euros. Fine. Just sign here.

Excuse me, perhaps you can help me? My friend said to get small bills and some change.

How would you like the money? I’ll try. What’s the problem?

Sorry, no, I’m too busy to help. Of course. There will be a charge of $5.00.
I have traveler’s checks but I’m having trouble using
Yes. Many places don’t accept traveler’s checks.
them.
I don’t know but at least you’d have some money
I see. Well, I’d like to exchange $500, please.
you can use.
That’s right. There is no commission but there is a
Will there be a commission?
service charge.
You know, you could cash your traveler’s checks at My friend told me exchanging money here was
the bank. commission-free.
In that case, I will go somewhere else. My friend said he used traveler’s checks everywhere.

✁
Dialogue 3: At work – a conversation between two friends.
Dialogue 4: At home – a conversation between a husband and a wife.

Remember I told you that you had better start I had to pay my cell phone bill and check my
online banking? balance.
Did you tell me to deposit some checks? Yes, but I’m scared to do online transactions.
You told me you were going to go to the At breakfast. I said I was busy and asked if you had
supermarket so you could go to the bank, too. time.
So how long did it take? I told you that I couldn’t and you should.
An hour and a half because they made a mistake
I don’t remember that conversation.
and had to fix it.
Well, if you had listened to me, you wouldn’t have
Did you deposit those checks today?
wasted your time at the bank today.
You won’t believe how long I spent at the bank this
By the time I got to the bank it was closed.
morning.
When did you tell me that? I really like online banking.

You’re not still going to the bank, are you? Well, I didn’t go to the supermarket either.

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Module 10 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
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Reconstructing Dialogues – Pair Work

Dialogue 5: At the bank – a conversation between a tourist and a bank teller.
Dialogue 6: At home – a conversation between a local host and a foreign guest.

Hello. What’s your euro-to-dollar exchange rate? Our rate of commission is half a percent.

Welcome, Dave. I hope you had a nice flight. Did you say it was 1.3?
The other bank’s rate is 1.5 so my money would be Sure. This is a nickel. It’s worth five cents. A dollar is
worth more. 20 nickels.
Right. A dime is 10 cents and a quarter is 25 cents. At the moment it’s 1.3.
Thanks. I did. Listen, Mary. Can you help me with
So what would you like to do?
these coins?
So a dollar is worth 100 pennies. Yes, I did and there’s no commission.
Exchange here. The other bank said they would
Great! How much would you like to exchange?
charge a commission.
No. They are worth the number printed in the I can remember that. Anything special about the
corner of the bill. bills?
Great. I’m ready to go shopping. Personally, I never use pennies.

✁
Dialogue 7: At the bank – a conversation between a customer and a bank teller.
Dialogue 8: At work – a conversation between two friends.

Really? I deposited it and the bank didn’t say

Hello. How can I help you?
anything.
We’re having some trouble with our online banking
I think I made a mistake on the check I wrote you.
system at the moment.
Did you say you were having trouble with your
Can you tell me my account balance?
online banking?
Yes. I want to check my balance but I can’t. No problem. Just key in your ID over the phone.

I don’t know. Should I check? What ID are you talking about?

I don’t know but everything’s OK with me. Did your balance increase?

I’m having trouble with my online banking. Here it is.

Here. Look. My balance increased by $200. So what was my bank manager talking about?

Did you speak to your bank manager? Yes. That would be great.

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Module 10 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Reported Speech: Yes / No Questions

A Read the text.
Paulo is from Spain. He is planning to visit his friend Dave in the U.S. He writes an e-mail to
Dave with some questions about banking and foreign money exhange. Dave doesn’t have all the
answers so he e-mails his girlfriend, Sally, who is a bank teller.
To: Dave Moss
Subject: Foreign Money Exchange
I can’t wait to see you in July and to meet your girlfriend, Sally.
I wonder if you could answer some questions I have about changing money in the U.S.: Is there
a foreign money exchange near your house? Are the exchange rates the same in the U.S. as in
Spain? Have they gone up recently? Do you know how much the euro is worth? Does the bank
charge a commission for each transaction? Is it better to travel with traveler’s checks or cash?
Do I have to show any documents when I change money?
Paulo

To: Sally Jennings

Subject: Questions about Changing Money
My Spanish friend, Paulo, is coming to the U.S. in July and he asked me some questions about
foreign money exchange. I told him I didn’t know the answers but that I would ask you.
He asked me if there was a foreign money exchange nearby. Do you know of one? He wanted
to know whether the exchange rates were the same in the U.S. as in Spain, or whether they had
gone up recently. Paulo also asked me if I knew how much the euro was worth. Is it $5 to the
euro or less? He wanted to know if the bank charged a commission for each transaction. If so,
how much is the commission? Paulo asked me whether it was better to travel with traveler’s
checks or cash. What do you think? He also needed to know if he had to show any documents
when he changed money.
Thanks for the help,
Dave

B Which sentence reports the Direct Speech most accurately? Tick (✓) the correct answer.
1. “Was the exchange rate lower yesterday?” the tourist asked.
a. The tourist asked if the exchange rate was lower yesterday.
b. The tourist asked if the exchange rate had been lower the day before.
c. The tourist asked was the exchange rate lower the day before.
2. Bill wondered, “Is the commission more than half a percent?”
a. Bill wondered if the commission was more than half a percent.
b. Bill wondered if the commission is more than half a percent.
c. Bill wondered if is the commission more than half a percent.

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Module 10 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Reported Speech: Yes / No Questions

B Continued
3. “Do the banks here change traveler’s checks?” Sam wanted to know.
a. Sam wanted to know did the banks there change traveler’s checks.
b. Sam wanted to know if the banks here do change traveler’s checks.
c. Sam wanted to know if the banks there changed traveler’s checks.
4. “Are you going to the foreign money exchange?” Hilda asked Joe.
a. Hilda asked Joe if you were going to the foreign money exchange.
b. Hilda asked Joe if he was going to the foreign money exchange.
c. Hilda asked Joe if he is going to the foreign money exchange.
5. Celia wondered, “Has the bank teller given me the right change or not?”
a. Celia wondered whether had the bank teller given her the right change or not.
b. Celia wondered whether the bank teller has given her the right change or not.
c. Celia wondered whether the bank teller had given her the right change or not.

C Write the Yes / No questions in Reported Speech.

1. “Did the bank teller give you these documents?” Sara asked Joe.
Sara asked Joe if .

2. The tourist wanted to know, “Is this the current exchange rate?”
The tourist asked if .

3. “Do I have the right documents with me or not?” Peter wondered.

Peter wondered whether .

4. “Is a euro worth five dollars?” the tourist asked.

The tourist asked if .

5. “Are Sally and Kate getting some more change?” Reese wanted to know.
Reese wanted to know if .

6. “Has your mother changed money at the bank yet?” Zack asked his girlfriend.
Zack asked his girlfriend whether .

7. Ben asked Penny, “Are you aware of the bank’s commission?”

Ben asked Penny if .

8. “Were they buying traveler’s checks or not?” I wondered.

I wondered whether .

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 10 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Completing an E-mail about Banking Problems

A Read the conversation between Mr. Ned Burns and a bank teller, Carl Smith.
Bank Teller: Good morning. FirstCity Bank. Carl Smith speaking.
Ned Burns: Hello, Carl. This is Ned Burns, again.
Bank Teller: Hello Mr. Burns. How can I help you today?
Ned Burns: Today’s problem is that I can’t see my account balance.
Bank Teller: I’m sorry. We have been having trouble with that part of the system.
Ned Burns: What about yesterday’s problem of bill payments?
Bank Teller: That was fixed yesterday evening.
Ned Burns: Really? I still can’t pay my water bill.
Bank Teller: I am going to look into it immediately.
Ned Burns: You know, this online banking is worse than coming to the bank.
Bank Teller: I apologize. Usually, everything is ok.
Ned Burns: I’m starting to feel that online banking isn’t worth it.
Bank Teller: I hope you will try a little longer. I’m sure it is going to get better.

B You decided to write an e-mail to your bank manager. Use the information from Exercise A
to complete the e-mail. Pay attention to Reported Speech. There can be more than one word in
a blank.

Dear Mr. Jones,

Recently, I began 1 banking. I’m sorry to say that there has been
nothing but problems. Two days ago, I tried 2
my water bill.
I couldn’t. Yesterday morning, I tried to see my 3 , and I couldn’t.
So I called the bank and spoke with Carl Smith . I asked him about bill payments. He told me that
4
. So I said that I still couldn’t pay bills and Mr. Smith said
5
. I told him about the problem with the account balances.
He answered that 6
. I told him I thought it was better to come to the
bank. Mr. Smith apologized and replied that 7
. When I told him that I
wasn’t sure if I would continue with online banking, he said that 8 .
I’m sure you agree with Carl. Please see what you can do to make things better.
Sincerely,
Ned Burns

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 10 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Meeting with a Financial Advisor

Student A: Financial Advisor

A You are a financial advisor. A client comes to your for help. Ask him the following questions:
How can I help you?
What kind of work do you do?
Where do you work?
How much money do you earn?
Does your wife work?
What is your total monthly income?
When do you get paid?
What are your monthy expenses?
 ow much do you spend on entertainment, rent, food and clothing, phone, electricity and gas,
H
and transportation?
Where do you do your banking?
Who pays the bills?
How do you pay the bills?
How much commission does the credit card company take for each credit card transaction?

B What advice would you give Jack?

Student B: Jack
Make up answers to the financial advisor’s questions.

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Module 10 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Meeting with a Financial Advisor

Student A: Jack
Report to your wife about the meeting that you had with the financial advisor. Use the following verbs:
ask, inquire, wonder, want to know, would like to know, suggest, recommend, advise.

Student B: Mary
J ack has just come home from a meeting with the financial advisor. Greet your husband and ask questions
about the meeting.
For example:
How was the meeting with xxx?
What did he / she want to know?
What did he / she ask?
What did he / she suggest / advise / recommend?

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Module 10 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Reported Speech – Wh- Questions

A Read the text.
Dear Mom and Dad,
Living in the city is so expensive. I asked Tim how we were going to pay all the bills every month
now that I am studying and only he is earning a salary. Tim suggested that we talk to a financial
advisor. We wanted to know how to budget our money better.
Sara, the financial advisor, asked us lots of questions. First, she inquired how much our monthly
expenses were. We had to give her specific information. She wanted to know how much we spent
every month on entertainment, rent, food, and clothing. She wondered why I spent so much on
clothing. I had no idea! Then she asked us who did the weekly and monthly budgets. Neither of us
wrote down our expenses! Sara said that it was important to figure out exactly how much we were
spending every month. This way, we would see where we could lower our expenses.
Sara also helped us with our banking. She wanted to know where we did our banking. She also
asked us who paid the bills and how we paid them. I told her I paid some bills by mail and others
online. She asked how much commission the credit card company took for each credit card
transaction. I didn’t know!
We are learning so much about budgeting! Maybe next month we’ll even be able to set some money
aside for a trip home to see you.
Lots of love,
Linda

B Circle the correct reporting words or question words to complete the sentences.
1. The financial advisor asked / wondered me how much money I put aside monthly.

2. He wanted to know where / who paid the bills.

3. I would like to know / said what my expenses were last month.

4. The woman asked him how many / where he did his banking.

5. Tim wanted to know when / which you were available for a meeting with the financial advisor.

6. She told / wondered how much she had spent that month on entertainment.

7. Jim asked his wife how much / how many bills she had already paid that month.

8. They wanted to know / complained who paid their bills by mail.

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Name:

Reported Speech – Wh- Questions

C Write the direct Wh- questions in reported speech.

1. “Who paid the telephone bill last month?” he asked.

2. “When does Claire meet her financial advisor?” Sue wanted to know.

3. “Why don’t you have a monthly budget?” Kate asked her brother.

4. The man inquired, “How much have you and your husband spent on entertainment so far this
month?”

5. “Where is the financial advisor?” we inquired.

6. “Which expenses did you manage to lower?” the financial advisor asked the couple.

7. “How do we work out our weekly budget?” they wanted to know.

8. Jenny wondered, “What information do I need to write down?”

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 10 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Using Numbers in an E-mail

Review the information.

WRITING NUMBERS CORRECTLY

When we write articles or reports, we often have to write numbers.

In some cases we write the number in words (five) and in other cases we write the numeral (10).

Here are some rules to guide you:

• Write numbers under 10 in words.
We pay three utility bills each month.

• Write all decimals in numerals.

The commission was 1.5%.

• Write the number 10 and over in numerals.

This budget is for the next 10 months.

• Very large numbers are often written in a combination of words and numerals.
The bank exchanged over $5 million last year.

• Time is usually written in numerals.

There is a 3:00 p.m. meeting of all the new student chefs.

• Y
 ears are always written in numerals. However, when you refer to a decade (ten-year period) you can
write either the sixties or the 1960s.

• Never use a numeral at the beginning of a sentence. It is sometimes better to rewrite the sentence.
Twelve ingredients were needed for the recipe.
I needed 12 ingredients for the recipe.

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Module 10 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Using Numbers in an E-mail

A Complete the e-mail Mark and Amy wrote to their financial advisor. Circle the correct answers.

Dear Mrs. Smith,

Thanks for speaking with us last week. Attached you will find our monthly budget for the next
1
6 / six months. Please have a look at it and let us know what you think.

We also have some questions:

1. Is setting aside 2 10 / ten % of our monthly salaries a good amount?
2. Can we increase our weekly entertainment amount to 3 50 / fifty dollars?
3. 4 Two / 2 of our biggest expenses are utilities and food. How can we reduce them?
4. We’re driving a car from 5 nineteen ninety nine / 1999. Should we get a new one?

We’d love to come in and discuss things further. Good times for us are any day after 6 four / 4:00 p.m.

Thanks,
Mark and Amy Hall

B Write Mrs. Smith’s response to Mark and Amy’s letter using number answers where possible.

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Module 10 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Completing Information

table of tools
Item Name Use Item Name Use

pliers

nuts and bolts

holding,
joining
bending

wrench level
loosening /
tightening checking angles
screws and bolts

electric
saw wire cutter

cutting cutting wire

tape
utility knife
measure
assessing
cutting
dimensions

electric tester determining if

smoothing there is power
or not
sander

safety glasses
nail

joining eye protection

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Module 10 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Completing Information

A Read the introduction.

INTRODUCTION
You and your co-worker work in a large apartment building helping people do household repairs and
simple renovations. Tenants arrange for your help by sending e-mails with descriptions of their problems
or requests for tools they need to borrow.
Last week you and your co-worker were out of town. Today, you both return to find a lot of e-mail
messages. You read some of them and your co-worker reads the rest.

B Report the e-mail messages to each other in order to complete the table (order sheet) so you can
arrange appointment times and equipment.

Customer Name Message Item(s) Needed

There’s a problem with my kitchen sink. I can fix it if you lend

Harry Barns
me a wrench and a pair of pliers. Thanks.

Lynn Covington

Jed Marston My cupboard door needs fixing. Some screws are missing.

Can you lend me a hammer and a wrench? Can you give me

Tony Green
some small nails, too?

Barbara Jenkins

Kelly Harris

One of my lamps isn’t working. I changed the light bulb but it

Sam Evans
doesn’t help. Can you please find out what the problem is?

Wendy Meadows

Arianne Lowe

My wall needs re-painting. I want to sand it first.

Carl Winston
Can I borrow the sander and a pair of safety glasses?

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Module 10 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Completing Information
A Read the introduction.
INTRODUCTION
You and your co-worker work in a large apartment building helping people do household repairs and
simple renovations. Sometimes people need you and sometimes they just want to borrow equipment.
People arrange for help by sending an e-mail with a description of the problem or what they need to
borrow.
Last Thursday and Friday you and your co-worker did not work because you traveled to a friend’s
wedding. Today, Monday, you both return to find a lot of e-mail messages. There are so many messages
that you read some and your co-worker reads some.

B Report the e-mail messages to each other in order to complete the table (order sheet) so you can
arrange appointment times and equipment.

Customer Name Message Item(s) Needed

Harry Barns

Lynn Covington I want to shorten the legs of my wooden table.

Jed Marston

Tony Green

I have some new lights. l will need an electric drill, a tape

Barbara Jenkins
measure, and some screws. I might need a wire cutter, too.

I bought some shelves. The shelves come with screws but I can
Kelly Harris
see that they need nuts and bolts.

Sam Evans

Will you lend me a utility knife, a tape measure and a pair of

Wendy Meadows
pliers, please?

I’ve got two problems. My table broke.

Arianne Lowe
Water is coming out from under my bath.

Carl Winston

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Module 10 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Reported Speech with Modals, Reported Commands and Requests

A Read the text.
Dear Mike,
Awful things have been happening to my friends lately.
First, my good friend Dave is in debt and is trying very hard to make ends meet. He told me
that he had to take a loan from the bank to pay for his studies last year. Now he owes the
bank $25,000! He asked me to lend him some money to help him get out of debt. I told him
that I would lend him what I had, but that it wasn’t enough to pay back the loan. I also asked
Fred to help Dave find a steady job.
Second, I received a call from Susan the other day. There was a fire in her house and it did a
lot of damage. Poor thing! She told me that she couldn’t pay anyone to fix up the house and
that she had to repair everything herself. She asked me to lend her a hammer and an electric
screwdriver. I told her that she should borrow all my tools. I said that they would all come in
handy! I also invited her to stay with me until she had fixed up everything in her house.
Please write soon and send me some good news!
Love,
Linda

B Write the sentences in Reported Speech. Pay attention to the modals.

1. “I can’t get out of debt,” Lana complained.

2. “We must ask the bank for a loan,” the woman told her husband.

3. “This electric screwdriver might come in handy,” Pete said.

4. Mary suggested to Mike, “The children could help us with the small repairs.”

5. “You will get a steady job soon,” Kate’s mother told her.

6. “I have to lend Tom the hammer,” Jerry explained.

7. “You can start the fire drill now,” the fireman told the teachers.

8. “Mark should try harder to make ends meet,” Mark’s wife complained.

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Module 10 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Reported Speech with Modals, Reported Commands and Requests

C Tick (✓) the sentence that reports the command or request most accurately.
1. “Don’t bring me the electric screwdriver!” Tom told Harry.
a. Tom told Harry don’t bring him the electric screwdriver.
b. Tom told Harry not to bring me the electric screwdriver.
c. Tom told Harry not to bring him the electric screwdriver.

2. “Please help me get out of debt,” he begged us.

a. He begged us to help him get out of debt.
b. He begged us helped him get out of debt.
c. He begged us help him got out of debt.

3. “Stay here until the fire drill is over,” the teacher ordered the children.
a. The teacher ordered the children stay here until the fire drill was over.
b. The teacher ordered the children to stay there until the fire drill was over.
c. The teacher ordered the children stayed there until the fire drill is over.

4. Grant asked Joe, “Lend me your hammer, please.”

a. Grant asked Joe to please lend me his hammer.
b. Grant asked Joe to lent him your hammer.
c. Grant asked Joe to lend him his hammer.

5. “Repair this table and these chairs,” the boss ordered his workers.
a. The boss ordered his workers to repair that table and those chairs.
b. The boss ordered his workers repaired that table and those chairs.
c. The boss ordered his workers not to repair this table and these chairs.

6. “Please give me back my tools,” Penny asked us.

a. Penny asked us to give me back my tools.
b. Penny asked us please to give her back my tools.
c. Penny asked us to give her back her tools.

7. “Help me pay back the loan, please,” he asked his parents.

a. He asked his parents to help him pay back the loan.
b. He asked his parents help to pay back the loan.
c. He asked his parents to help me pay back the loan.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 10 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Completing E-mails about Lending and Borrowing

A Complete the e-mail with the appropriate form of lend or borrow.

Dear Jan,
Dad is going to drive me crazy!
He wanted to know if he could 1 my iPod for his trip. I said I would
2
it to him. I arranged 3
an iPod from my friend, Vera,
because you know I can’t work out without it. It wasn’t easy because she didn’t want
4
me her iPod as she needs it, too. Then two days before his trip, Dad said
he wasn’t 5
my iPod after all. So I told Vera I didn’t need 6
hers. Yesterday, Dad changed his mind and asked me 7 him my iPod. Of
course I did but now I’m too shy to ask Vera again if I can 8
hers.
I hate to ask, but could you 9 me yours?
Love,
Sarah

B Sometimes people don’t return the things we lend them. Complete this e-mail to ask your friend
to return your tools. Use the appropriate form of lend, borrow or return.

Dear Jerry,
How’s everything? Good, I hope.
Listen, remember you 1 some tools from me last month? I remember
2
you a hammer, an electric drill, a pair of safety glasses, and two wrenches.
You said you would 3 everything within a week. Now several weeks have
passed and you still haven’t 4
any of the things I 5 you.
This coming weekend, I promised to help my mother fix several things at her apartment.
Please arrange 6 everything by this coming Thursday.
Thanks,
Rick

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Module 10 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

A Complete the sentences using Reported Speech.

1. Mindy: “I do all my banking online.”
Mindy explained that .

2. Bank manager: “I’m sorry. It was our mistake.”

The bank manager said that .

3. Keith: “I want to withdraw $100 from my account.”

Keith said .

4. My parents: “We need to cash a check.”

My parents mentioned that .

5. Bank customer: “You have explained it very well.”

The bank customer said that .

6. Adam: “They are depositing $1,000 to account number 33-0904-27.”

Adam said .

7. Bank teller: “Your bank balance is $564.10.”

The bank teller told me that .

8. Debra: “I have stopped using checks.”

Debra said .

B Complete the questions using Reported Speech.

1. Rob: “Do you know the exchange rate?”
Rob asked .

2. Tim: “Is there a commission?”

Tim wanted to know .

3. The bank manager: “Do you want large or small bills?”

The bank manager asked .

4. Her friend: “Are these documents ready?”

Her friend wanted to know .

5. Kelly: “Are dollars worth more than euros?”

Kelly asked .

6. Jane: “Does this transaction take a long time?”

Jane wanted to know .

7. Pete: “Did they change the tire recently?”

Pete asked .

8. Fred: “Is she buying traveler’s checks?”

Fred wanted to know .

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Module 10 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

C Circle the correct answers to complete these sentences in Reported Speech.

1. The financial advisor asked what / why was my biggest expense.
2 My mom wanted to know when / how much I had been setting aside.
3. He told me they figured out who / how was the biggest waster.
4. I wondered when / what my monthly budget would be lower.
5. Linda said she had no idea who / why her bills were so high.
6. She wanted to know where / which items we can pay by mail.

D Circle the correct answer to complete the sentences.

1. They wanted to know when ... .
a. they had to pay
b. had they to pay

2. Oscar wondered which bills ... .

a. he had received
b. had he received

3. Her sister wondered how ... help.

a. we were going to
b. were we going to

4. You asked why ... so big.

a. had our budget gotten
b. our budget had gotten

5. Charles asked where ... the deposit.

a. was she sending
b. she was sending

6. I wanted to know who ... the check.

a. were writing
b. cashed

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Module 10 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

E Complete the sentences using Reported Speech.

1. “Can I borrow your hammer?”

He asked whether he ..................................................................................................................... .
2. “We won’t be able to come.”
They told me they .......................................................................................................................... .
3. “You might want to check online.”
She said I ......................................................................................................................................... .
4. “I would just ask them to return it.”
He told me he ................................................................................................................................. .
5. “She doesn’t have to lend it if she doesn’t want to.”
I said she . ........................................................................................................................................ .
6. “Must we arrive by 9 a.m.?”
We asked if we ............................................................................................................................... .
7. “Is this what we should be doing?”
They wanted to know if ................................................................................................................ .
8. “They must be on time.”
I told them they . ............................................................................................................................ .

F Complete the sentences using Reported Speech.

1. “Repair the table today, please.”

He told me the table today.
2. “Don’t lose this hammer.”
I told him that hammer.
3. “Please pay your bill soon.”
She asked me my bill soon.
4. “Lend me your tape measure, please.”
Jim asked me him my tape measure.
5. “Don’t get into debt.”
My mom told me debt.
6. “Deposit this check.”
I told my wife the check.
7. “Don’t withdraw any money.”
We told them any money.

8. “Lower your expenses immediately.”

He ordered me my expenses immediately.

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Module 10 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

G 1 Read the text.

My parents told me that I had a lot of bad habits. They said I spent too much money on
entertainment. They said my utility bills were too high. They also mentioned that I lost things
I borrowed and had to buy new ones to return. They said if I continue as I am, I would get into debt
quickly. So, I met with a financial advisor. That was hard! The advisor told me I had to lower my
entertainment budget, use less electricity, and talk less on my cell phone. She told me if I can’t stop
losing things I borrow, I shouldn’t borrow anything.

2 Use the information in the text above to answer the questions.

1. What did my parents tell me about my habits?

2. Is my entertainment budget too high?

3. Which things do I lose?

4. What will happen if I don’t change?

5. Does the financial advisor agree with my parents?

6. What if I can’t stop losing things I borrow?

TOTAL: / 100

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
Name:

Checking In
Role-play Strips
✁
I’d like a room, please. I don’t have a reservation.

I can organize you a lovely room on the floor.

What kind of room would you like?

Thank you. Here’s your receipt. Would you like information about any of the hotel facilities?

Would you like a smoking or a nonsmoking room?

Good morning. How may I help you?

Of course there is. We have a lovely . It’s next to the .

I’ll pay . Here you are.

Do you have any special requests?

I’ll be staying for .

Yes, there is a deposit on the room. How would you like to pay?

Thank you. Do I have to pay a deposit on the room?

A room, please.

Yes, please. Is there a ?

That’s no problem. You can make a reservation now. How long will you be staying?

Yes. I’d like a room with a .

I’d like a room, please.

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Module 11 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

The Passive: Present Simple / Past Simple

A Read the text.

The Independence Inn – the ideal country hotel

Last weekend, my wife and I celebrated our wedding anniversary. We were advised by friends
to book a double room in the Independence Inn, so a reservation was made online for a long
weekend. Although a confirmation fax wasn’t sent to us, we set off for the inn on Friday
morning.
At first, we were thrilled by the beauty of the inn. It was redecorated six months ago. But our
excitement didn’t last long. When we checked in, we were told that the reservations had been
mixed up and that our room was booked by someone else. The manager apologized and said, “I
will see that this problem is solved immediately!” A few moments later we were shown to our
room. It was lovely!
Fresh flowers are put in each room every day. Excellent service is offered by all the hotel staff.
Delicious breakfasts are served in the coffee shop each morning. Fresh bread is baked there
daily. The spa isn’t situated inside the inn. It is located in a lovely garden area nearby. We were
each offered a spa treatment on the house to make up for the mix-up with our reservation.
We really enjoyed our stay at the Independence Inn!
Tim Green

B Circle the sentences that are in the Passive.

1. The inn wasn’t redecorated two months ago.

2. Fresh cakes are served in the coffee shop.

3. Didn’t you celebrate your tenth wedding anniversary last month?

4. A double room was booked for the 11th of April.

5. Tim and Annie didn’t enjoy their stay at the inn.

6. I want to book a room for the long weekend.

7. This room is already booked by the Henderson couple.

8. Were the reservations mixed up?

9. A confirmation fax was sent to you two days ago.

10. Do you redecorate many hotels?

11. Are all the rooms in this inn booked?

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Module 11 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

The Passive: Present Simple / Past Simple

C 1 Circle the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences.
1. Is that double room … for the long weekend next month?
a. book
b. books
c. booked

2. The hotel … last year.

a. didn’t redecorate
b. wasn’t redecorated
c. not redecorated

3. All the rooms in the inn … for the conference two weeks ago.
a. were booked
b. book
c. booked

4. Why … your reservations mixed up last Friday?

a. were
b. was
c. did

5. Guests in this inn … one spa treatment on the house.

a. are usually offered
b. usually offer
c. is usually offered

6. Sara’s birthday … with all her friends and family.

a. doesn’t always celebrate
b. aren’t celebrated always
c. isn’t always celebrated

2 Write the Active sentences as Passive sentences.

1. The manager sent the confirmation fax yesterday.

2. Tim and Jane book a room every summer.

3. A famous interior designer didn’t redecorate these rooms.

4. The coffee shop staff serves fresh cakes every day.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
Name:

Confirming a Reservation
Online reservation systems guide you when making a booking. However, many hotels still require a
confirmation, which is often done by letter or e-mail. Use this table to create your own letter / e-mail by
substituting the appropriate information.

STEPS POSSIBLE SENTENCES CREATE Your Own LETTER / E-MAIL

STEP ONE: (Hotel / Inn Name)

Confirm the • I would like to confirm my (E-mail Address)
details of your reservation (#45A27) for a double
Dear (Name)
reservation room at the price of $125 per night.
including We will be checking in on August 12
booking for two nights.
number, • This is to confirm reservation #45A27
dates, room, for two nights, starting August 12,
price, number for a double room at the rate of
of nights. $125 per night.
• We are confirming our reservation,
your booking number 45A27, for
August 12 (two nights) for a double
room at $125 a night.

Step two:
Add any • I wish to remind you that I booked
special a nonsmoking room with a view of
requests. the valley.
• Please remember that the room
should be nonsmoking with a valley
view.
• Don’t forget to give us a
nonsmoking room that has a view of
the valley.

STEP THREE:
End by • Please acknowledge receipt of this
putting the letter.
responsibility • I hope to receive your confirmation
in the hands of receipt shortly.
of the hotel. • We look forward to your reply.
Sincerely,
(Name)

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Answering Questions

A You are the emcee on a game show on TV. Today’s topic is wine. You will ask questions, and the
contestants will take turns answering. The contestant whose family name is first alphabetically
gets the first question. The first question is worth 10 points. The next question is worth 20 points,
etc. You must write down how many points each contestant gets. The contestants must answer
with a complete sentence.

For 10 points: Years ago, how were grapes picked?

Answer: Grapes were picked by hand.
For 20 points: Wine ages in barrels. What are the barrels make of?
Answer: Wine barrels are made of wood.
For 30 points: How were grapes being crushed 100 years ago?
Answer: Grapes were crushed by foot.
For 40 points: Where are grapes still sometimes crushed by foot, Italy or Australia?
Answer: Grapes are still sometimes crushed by foot in Italy.
For 50 points: Here’s a bottle of wine. When this wine was being aged, where was it?
Answer: The wine was being aged in a barrel.
For 60 points: How long is wine fermented?
Answer: Wine is fermented from 10 days to more than a month.
For 70 points: In California and in Europe, when are grapes harvested?
Answer: Grapes are harvested in late summer and early fall.
For 80 points: When was wine first made?
Answer: Wine was first made 8,000 years ago.
For 90 points: A wine expert swirled wine in his glass before he drank it. What was being released
while he swirled the wine?
Answer: The aroma was being released.
For 1000 points: Red wine is made from red grapes. What is white wine made from?
Answer: White wine is made from white grapes or red grapes.

Score

Name Name Name

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

The Passive: Present Continuous / Past Continuous

A Read the text.
Sandra tells her friend Kate about a visit to a vineyard and winery.
Sandra: Yesterday Tom and I visited the Golden Valley vineyard. It’s famous for its wonderful
Cabernet Sauvignon wine. While I was being given a tour of the vineyard, Tom and
a few other people were being shown how to taste wine.
Kate: Sounds interesting! How is wine made?
Sandra: Look at this brochure. There are pictures of the process. Here the grapes are being
picked. In the next picture they are being crushed in a big machine.
Kate: What’s the next stage of the process?
Sandra: Here the wine is being fermented in tanks. Then it is aged in wooden barrels. In this
final picture, the wine is being bottled and sealed.
Kate: That’s incredible! I didn’t realize it was such a long process. What was Tom doing
while you were being shown around?
Sandra: He was enjoying the wine in the winery! While he and the others were taking sips of
the wine, the different flavors of wine were being explained by the winemaker. When
I arrived at the wine tasting, Tom was being told to swirl the wine around in his glass,
take a sip the wine, and then roll it around in his mouth. This is how the aroma
is released.

B Complete the text with the verbs in the Present Continuous (Passive).
The Process of Winemaking

Welcome to the Mardonne Winery! You are now going to see a slide show of the winemaking process.
This is the grape-picking season. Here the grapes 1 (pick) by hand. In this
picture several hundred vineyard workers are picking the grapes.
In the next slide the grapes 2 (crush). No, they 3
(not crush) by foot. That’s the way it was done in the past. Today the grapes are crushed in large machines.
During this stage in the process the wine 4 (ferment) in tanks for a few weeks.
In this slide you can see large wooden barrels of wine. Why 5 the wine
(store) in wooden barrels? This is because wood helps the wine to age
properly.
What is happening here? The wine 6 (bottle) by bottling machines. As you can
see, here the wine 7 (pour) into the bottles. In this next picture, the bottles
8
(seal). Of course, the bottles 9 (not seal) with
plastic or metal. Each bottle 10
(seal) with cork to keep the flavor of the wine.

C Circle the Past Continuous (Passive) form of the verbs to complete the sentences.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

The Passive: Present Continuous / Past Continuous

1. I watched as the grapes … by large machines.

a. were being crushed b. was being crushed

2. While we were eating our meal, Cabernet Sauvignon wine … into our glasses.
a. were being poured b. was being poured

3. “… when you got there?” I asked.

a. Are the grapes being crushed b. Were the grapes being crushed

4. When Sara arrived at the winery, her friends … a guided tour.

a. wasn’t being given b. weren’t being given

5. The winemaker waited for ten days while the wine … .

a. were being fermented b. was being fermented

6. While the wine was being poured into some bottles, the full bottles … .
a. was being sealed b. were being sealed

7. The grapes … when we took a tour of the vineyards.

a. weren’t being picked b. not being picked

8. “Why… when you served all the other wines?” the restaurant manager asked the waiter.
a. wasn’t this wine being served b. this wine wasn’t being served

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing a Script for a Tour

A You work at a winery. The winery will start giving tours next month. You have to write a script for
the tour guides so they know what to say to the visitors at each stop on the tour. You have made
notes for yourself about which things to mention on each part of the tour. In your written script
remember to use the correct form of the Passive.

Place Being Toured What is Being Done

front gate greet your tour group

outside in the fields picking grapes

mention that they are picking by machine
10,000 varieties of grapes in the world – we grow 4 varieties

crushing room mention that grapes are crushed by machine

tank room wine fermented

cellar wine aged in barrels

bottling room wine bottled

bottles sealed

wine-tasting room wine poured

an open wine bottle keeps much long in a refrigerator

End of tour To end the tour, ask the visitors what they enjoyed the most on
the tour.

B Now fill in the blanks to complete the script.

At the front gate: Hello everyone. Welcome to Golden Valley. My name is and I
will be your tour guide today. Please come this way to the vineyard.

In the vineyard: This is where we grow the grapes. As you can see, the grapes are being picked

In the grape-crushing room: Look at this machine. Right now the grapes

.
In the past, .

In the room with the fermentation tanks: Have a look at these very large tanks. In these tanks,

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing a Script for a Tour

They will stay here for between ten days to a month. After the grapes have fermented, they need to be
aged. Let’s go to the cellar now.

In the wine cellar: Here are our wine barrels. They are made of wood.

In the bottling room: What’s happening in the bottling room?

In the tasting room: Here is the best part of the tour! What do you think? Don’t forget, if you open a

bottle at home and don’t finish it, you should

At the front gate: Just before you leave, let’s have a minute to remember the things we saw happening

in the winery. In the field, the grapes were

Then, in the crushing room,

The tank room is where the grapes,

After that, we went to the cellar. There,

Finally, in the bottling room,

I hope you enjoyed your tour of Golden Valley Winery. Please come again, soon.

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Module 11 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Interviewing about a Robbery

Police Officer

Police Officer: Hello. My name is Officer Armstrong. I’ve come to investigate the art robbery.

Museum Curator:

Police Officer: I have a few questions to ask you. What exactly has been taken from the museum?

Museum Curator:

Police Officer: Oh, so it was new! Did the museum buy the sculpture?

Museum Curator:

Police Officer: So before it arrived here, it had been exhibited at the Dellman Museum.

Museum Curator:

Police Officer: Let’s talk about what happened yesterday. When did the sculpture arrive?

Museum Curator:

Police Officer: Roy Banes? Did you know that Roy Banes had been employed at the Hillhurst Art Gallery
before he started working here?

Museum Curator:

Police Officer: OK, but did you know that a collection of Asian art was taken from the Hillhurst Art
Gallery. It has never been found.

Museum Curator:

Police Officer: I think I’d like to talk to Mr. Banes.

Museum Curator:

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 11 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Interviewing about a Robbery

Museum Curator

Museum Curator: Only one thing. The Bareti sculpture. It was taken late last night. We just got it yesterday.
✁
Museum Curator: That’s right. It was on display there for about five years. It’s part of their permanent

✁
collection.

Museum Curator: Nice to meet you. My name is . I’m the curator here at the Tilley
Museum.
✁
Museum Curator: No, it was loaned to us by the Dellman Museum, actually.

✁
Museum Curator: At 3:00. Roy Banes was in charge. He made sure it arrived safely.

✁
Museum Curator: I’ll call him. Mr. Banes is in the next room.

✁
Museum Curator: Yes, I knew he worked there.

✁
Museum Curator: Really? I didn’t know that.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

The Passive – Present Perfect Simple / Past Perfect Simple

A Read the text.

What’s on in town?
The Tross Museum is proud of its latest exhibition which opened on Saturday. This amazing
collection of sculptures and paintings has already been shown in museums all over Europe. All
the works of art in the collection have been created locally by talented American artists from
forty different states. The exhibition has been seen by thousands of art lovers and it has been
written about in newspapers in Paris, London, and Florence.
Famous art critic David Jones wrote, “I haven’t been so impressed by an exhibition since the
Modern Art Exhibition at the Tate Gallery six years ago!”
Don’t miss the chance to see this amazing collection!
The popular Fabrics Center on Main Street has recently been reopened by new owner Sara
Leeds. It’s definitely worth a visit.
During an interview Leeds explained, “Until a few years ago, most of our better wool and
cotton had been grown and manufactured in Asia or Europe. Then more and more people
began growing cotton locally. Because of this, the price of quality fabrics has been lowered
considerably. As a matter of fact, before this change occurred, good wool had been sold for
30% more than today’s price! Now we are able to sell all sorts of wonderful fabrics for cheaper
prices!”

B Circle the sentence that best reflects the original sentence in the Passive.
1. This artist has created an amazing collection of sculptures.
a. An amazing collection of sculptures have been created by this artist.
b. An amazing collection of sculptures has been created by this artist.
c. An amazing collection of sculptures was created by this artist.

2. Museums all over the country have shown your art collection.
a. Your art collection has being shown by museums all over the country.
b. Your art collection have been shown by museums all over the country.
c. Your art collection has been shown by museums all over the country.

3. The people of Asia have grown cotton for thousands of years.

a. Cotton has been grown by the people of Asia for thousands of years.
b. For thousands of years the people of Asia have been grown cotton.
c. Cotton, for thousands of years, has been growing by the people of Asia.

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Module 11 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

The Passive – Present Perfect Simple / Past Perfect Simple

B continued
4. People haven’t seen such an amazing selection of fabrics before.
a. Such an amazing selection of fabrics haven’t been seen before.
b. Such an amazing selection of fabrics not ever been seen before.
c. Such an amazing selection of fabrics hasn’t been seen before.

5. Have they manufactured this cotton locally?

a. Have this cotton been manufactured locally?
b. Has this cotton been manufactured locally?
c. Has been manufactured this cotton locally by them?

C Circle the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences.

1. After the fabrics had been chosen / had chosen / have been chosen, they were paid for.

2. Had wool used / Did wool be used / Had wool been used in Europe before cotton was introduced?

3. By the time we got to the store, all the best fabrics had been sold / have been sold / were being sold.

4. B
 y the time the sculptures arrived at the National Gallery, they seen / have been seen / had been seen
by people all over Europe.

5. T
 he cotton hadn’t been grown / hasn’t been growing / not been grown locally before it was
manufactured.

6. Silk were manufactured / had been manufactured / had manufactured in Asia long before it came to
the U.S.

7. C
 lothes been made / had been make / had been made from cotton before other fabrics were
introduced.

8. B
 efore this collection came to the State Museum, it wasn’t being shown / hadn’t been shown /
not shown at the Modern Art Museum.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing a Persuasive E-mail

A You are looking to buy new uniforms for the staff of the museum, where you work. Look at the
information in the table below.

Worked with
Manufacturer Price Fabric Style Speed of delivery company Sizes
before
Drey’s $65 polyester small Made locally – No 12 sizes
Uniforms selection 2 week delivery
The Uniform $70 cotton small Made in Europe – No 8 sizes
Professionals selection 1 month delivery
Unitex $75 wool a great Made in Asia – Yes – they 12 sizes
selection 3 week delivery were good

B Use the information in A to write the pros and cons below in the correct column of the table.

Buying Uniforms for the Museum

Pros Cons

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.................................................................................... ....................................................................................

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.................................................................................... ....................................................................................

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing a Persuasive E-mail

C Use the information in B to write an e-mail to your boss, explaining which company you think the
museum should buy uniforms from. Remind your boss that the last uniforms were bought from
Hudson’s Uniforms. Tell him about the problems you have had with the old uniforms.

FM@R_museum.co
JC@R_museum.co

Dear Mr. Mason,

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 11 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Taking a Message

MESSAGE PAD

Message for (name): Caller’s name: Caller’s phone number:

Message:

Please call back. Will call again. Interested in more information about

Other message:

MESSAGE PAD

Message for (name): Caller’s name: Caller’s phone number:

Message:

Please call back. Will call again. Interested in more information about

Other message:

MESSAGE PAD

Message for (name): Caller’s name: Caller’s phone number:

Message:

Please call back. Will call again. Interested in more information about

Other message:

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 2
Module 11 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Taking a Message
INFORMATION CARDS

Message for: Caller’s name: Caller’s phone number: Message:

Hotel guest – Joseph Denton 057-6-218-0935 The horseback riding is arranged for

✁
Mark Hall

Message for: Caller’s name: Caller’s phone number:

11 a.m. sharp.

Message:

Hotel guest – Rita Havers 726-492-0215 Dad, what a nice surprise! Let’s have
Ted Havers dinner. Call me back.

Message for: Caller’s name: Caller’s phone number: Message:

Chef Max Bennett Greg Hanly 842-697-3031 You called for advice about a
wedding cake.
Expert Cakes
Happy to help. Call me back.

Message for: Caller’s name: Caller’s phone number: Message:

Hotel guest – Marcy Arden 032-4-777-8981 I need more information about the
Sue Green flowers you’re interested in.
Arden Florists

Message for: Caller’s name: Caller’s phone number: Message:

Hotel guests – Vern Danvers 697-913-5064 We’ll be happy to assist you in

Mr. and Mrs. Rye planning your son’s wedding. Please
call back for an appointment.

Message for: Caller’s name: Caller’s phone number: Message:

Carol – Head of Mary Evans 521-024-1120 The bouquets you ordered have
Housekeeping been taken care of.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Passive Sentences with Modals

A Read the text.
To: Paula Reid
Subject: Planning a Surprise
Sheila and I are celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary next week and I’d really like to
surprise her. You’re an expert at planning parties. Could you help me arrange things? Everything
must be planned carefully in order to keep it a secret.
To: Sam Holden
Subject: Re: Planning a Surprise
I’m happy to help! Here are my ideas:
The party will be held at the Golden Hotel. A room could be booked in your name for next
weekend. A horseback trail ride would be arranged for Sheila at 11:00 sharp. She loves
horseback riding. It would also give us time to check on the party preparations in the Orchard
Room. I might be assisted by Olivia and Karen because there’ll be plenty to do. For example,
flowers will be delivered by the florist in the morning. Bouquets should be arranged in pretty
carts all over the room. I’ve told the girls that the surprise must be kept a secret. Gourmet meals
should be served at the party. This can be taken care of by the hotel staff. The manager says the
food could be brought to the Orchard Room at 8:00 p.m.
I hope you like these plans. I’m sure Sheila won’t be disappointed!

B Tick (3) the sentences that are in the passive.

1. I could arrange the flowers in carts.

2. We must all keep this a secret.

3. A gourmet meal would be brought to your room.

4. The wedding couldn’t be planned in only two months.

5. I may not be an expert in party planning, but I’m willing to help.

6. The dinner can be served at 8:00 sharp.

7. She might offer to assist with the wedding.

8. Trail rides should be booked in advance.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
Name:

Passive Sentences with Modals

C Write the active sentences in the passive.

1. You shouldn’t arrange the flowers in carts.

2. Up to ten horseback riders may enjoy the trail ride.

3. An expert must arrange the bouquets.

4. You can’t book trail rides through the hotel.

5. Two people will assist the florist.

6. Peter wouldn’t take care of the wedding arrangements.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Making Arrangements
Sometimes you must write a note giving information about arrangements. Use the table to create your own
note by substituting the appropriate information.

STEPS POSSIBLE SENTENCES CREATE Your Own NOTE

STEP ONE: • You requested that we arrange To: (Name)

a gourmet dinner cooked by Room: (Number)
Review
an expert chef, and a beautiful Re: Anniversary Surprises
exactly which
bouquet of flowers arranged by an
arrangements
expert florist.
you were
• We have received your requests for
asked to
a gourmet dinner and a beautiful
make.
bouquet of flowers handled by
experts.
• This is with reference to your
requests for a beautiful bouquet
of flowers arranged by an expert
florist, and a gourmet dinner
cooked by an expert chef.

Step two: • Your gourmet dinner will be

brought to your room at 7 p.m.
Explain
sharp, accompanied by the
clearly which
bouquet of flowers.
arrangements
• We are pleased to inform you
have and
that we have arranged for the
have not
bouquet of flowers to arrive with
been made.
the gourmet dinner. Both will be
delivered to your room at 7 p.m.
sharp.
• At 7 p.m. sharp, the gourmet
dinner and bouquet of flowers will
be brought to your room.

STEP THREE: • Should you wish to make any last

minute changes, please let me
State any
know by 4 p.m.
contact
• We can arrange any last minute
information
changes up to 4 p.m.
or anything
• If there are any last minute Sincerely,
that has yet
changes, we would appreciate (Name)
to be done.
knowing by 4 p.m. Receptionist

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

A Tick (3) the passive sentence in each pair. 2. T

 he bottles
(seal) when the sealing machine broke.
1. a. The mix-up wasn’t created by us.
3. T
 his tour (start)
b. We didn’t create the mix-up. in five minutes.
2. a. Our inn was redecorated last year. 4. T
 hat wine barrel
b. We redecorated our inn last year. (open) right now.

3. a. Did you confirm the reservation by fax? 5. Last year our wine
(use) by many restaurants in
b. Was the reservation confirmed by fax?
the Napa Valley.
4. a. A double room was booked by Mrs. Smith, 6. The wine in these barrels
not Mrs. Brown. (ferment) for
b. Mrs. Smith booked a double room, not more than a year.
Mrs. Brown.
7. T
 he chefs (take
5. a. They celebrated their anniversary last a sip) of this year’s wine right now.
weekend.
8. When I swirl the wine in my glass, I
b. Their anniversary was celebrated last
(release) the
weekend.
aroma.
6. a. I hope everyone enjoyed their stay at our
house. D Tick (3) the passive sentence in each pair.
b. I hope the stay at our house was enjoyed 1. a. They have manufactured these locally
by everyone. for several years.
b. These have been manufactured locally
B  ircle the correct answers to complete the
C for several years.
sentences.
2. a. Cotton has been used for clothing all
1. T
 he coffee and cake shop was redecorated / over the world.
is redecorated last month.
b. All over the world, people have used
2. T
 he spa is open / was open until 7 p.m. today cotton for clothing.
and every day.
3. a. We have collected all sorts of sculpture.
3. Y
 our confirmation faxes aren’t received /
weren’t received yesterday. b. All sorts of sculpture had been collected
by the time we left Asia.
4. T
 heir wedding anniversaries are celebrated /
were celebrated early this year. 4. a. Franco has created amazing art.
b. This amazing art has been created by
C  omplete the sentences with the verbs in
C Franco.
brackets. Use the Present Continuous Active,
Past Continuous Active, Present Continuous 5. a. I had been disappointed but now I’m not.
Passive, or Past Continuous Passive. b. I have been disappointed often.

1. T
 he grapes 6. a. We have been horseback riding all morning.
(crush) at the moment. b. We had been horseback riding before you
arrived.

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Module 11 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

E Use the modals and verbs in brackets to complete the passive sentences.

1. The flowers (might / deliver) soon.

2. It (will / take care of) by our chef immediately.
3. A great selection of modern art (can / find) at our local museum.
4. As a matter of fact, the bill (should / pay) today.
5. If we had more frequent flyer points, our seats (would / upgrade).
6. All checks (must / deposit) into your account.
7. The mistake (could not / explain).
8. Some of these tools (may / borrow).

F Translate the following sentences.

1. Your anniversary should be celebrated.

.
2. Cotton was being grown as early as 2500 B.C.
.
3. All sorts of items can be manufactured.
.
4. The order should be delivered at 4:00 sharp.
.
5. At this stage, the grapes have been processed three times.
.
6. The confirmation fax has been sent twice.
.
7. Wine is being produced at this vineyard 10 months a year.
.
8. He was assisted with his secret arrangements.
.

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 11 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

G 1. Read the text.

Dear Mrs. Green,

Here is our report of your husband’s activities for today between 8:30 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.
Your husband left the house as usual at 8:30 a.m. At 9:00 a.m. your husband was seen entering
Amore Italian Restaurant. He spoke with the manager and we think a bill was paid. At 9:40, your
husband entered the florist shop. He picked up a bouquet which had already been prepared for
him. Then he left the florist’s and went by taxi to The Manor Inn. He left 20 minutes later without
the flowers. The receptionist says that a double room was booked in the name of Sam Green for
this evening and that a gourmet dinner was ordered for 9 p.m. sharp. At 10:15 a.m. your husband
walked into Lulu’s Lingerie. Silk pajamas were bought and paid for with a credit card. Your
husband arrived at work at 10:45. He worked all day. At 5:45 he left work, got on the number 7
bus, and arrived home at 6:30 p.m.
Best regards,
Jim Jones

2. Use the information in the text above to answer the questions.
1. Had her husband left the house by 8 a.m.?

2. Which was done first – going into the florist or the restaurant?

3. What does Jim Jones think Mrs. Green’s husband was doing at the restaurant?

4. Were the flowers being prepared when her husband arrived?

5. Was a car driven by Mr. Green to the hotel?

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2 points for each answer Name:

G continued
6. What type of room was booked?

7. For what time was the meal ordered?

8. What wasn’t with Mr. Green when he left the hotel?

9. Had the silk pajamas been paid for already?

10. What was Mr. Green doing between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m.?

TOTAL: / 100

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet 1
Module 12 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
Name:

Negotiating and Coming to an Agreement

Information
Planning a getaway weekend:
You and your partner would like to go away for two to three nights. You have a budget of $1,000 and have
to find things that you both like doing.

Accommodation Description Cost

Grand Hotel double room, hotel facilities include $250 per night, including 3 gourmet
tennis courts and a heated swimming meals a day
pool $175 per night, bed and breakfast
Nellie’s Inn double room $175 per night, including 3 meals a day
$125 per night, bed and breakfast
Stoney Ranch double room, hotel facilities include $185 per night, including gourmet
tennis courts breakfast and dinner
$160 per night, bed and breakfast
Boxed picnic lunch: $35 per person
Activities Description Cost
Horseback Riding 1 hour ride $30 per person
2 hour ride $55 per person
3 hour ride $80 per person includes lunch
Wine Tasting 2 hours includes tour of vineyard and $10 per person
winery and wine tasting with snacks
Group Tennis Lesson 1 hour lesson, up to four people per $50 per person
group, equipment included
Water and Pool swimming and diving lessons $75 per person
Activities

Casino Night roulette $100 minimum bet

blackjack
poker
slot machines $2 minimum bet

Spa and Fitness Room Massage $100 per hour

Personal trainer $100 per hour

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Module 12 • Situation 1 Speaking Activity
Name:

Negotiating and Coming to an Agreement

Item Cost

Total:

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Module 12 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Relative Clauses and Pronouns

A Read the text.
Dear Paula,
Steve and I have just gotten back from a wonderful vacation. It was the best vacation that I’ve
ever had! We stayed in a hotel which Jack recommended to us. It’s not a chain hotel. Apparently
it is privately owned by a guy whose wife works with Jack.
When we got to the hotel there was a mix-up at the front desk. The assistant manager had
given our room to a young couple who had arrived that morning. But the manager apologized
and we ended up with a luxury room that opened out onto a private balcony! The huge heated
swimming pool, which was near the tennis courts, was just one of the many hotel facilities.
The hotel is located near a lovely little town, where we took a guided tour of the museum and
the local winery. The red wine that the winery produces is delicious! After the tour we sat in a
coffee shop until midday, when we headed back to the hotel for lunch.
We had the best time. Did I mention we went horseback riding, too? Why don’t you drop a hint
to Nick? I know you’re looking for a quiet place where the two of you can enjoy your wedding
anniversary. Well, this is the ideal place to spend a romantic long weekend.

Love,
Jane

B Circle the most suitable relative pronoun to complete each sentence.

1. Could you recommend a place who / where / when we could spend a romantic long weekend?

2. Lara is the woman which / whose / who owns the hotel.

3. They stayed at a hotel that / where / who they found online.

4. Peter is the man who / whose / that wife designed all the hotel facilities.

5. This is the brochure where / which / when I picked up at the front desk.

6. We visited the winery where / when / that they give guided tours.

7. This is the time which / when / where we usually meet at the tennis courts.

8. How come you don’t like swimming pools who / that / whose are heated?

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Module 12 • Situation 1 Grammar Activity
Name:

Relative Clauses and Pronouns

C Combine the sentences with a suitable relative pronoun. Make any other necessary changes.
1. This article is about a man. He owns a chain of hotels.

2. We swam in the swimming pool. It was heated.

3. This is the winery. We took a guided tour there.

4. I recommended the florist. Her brother produces sculptures.

5. There’s the woman. She works at the front desk.

6. Sam went to the tennis courts. There he met his friends.

7. We stayed in a luxury hotel room. It had a private balcony.

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Module 12 • Situation 1 Writing Activity
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Asking for Information

In spite of the information given in online reservation systems, you may need to ask a hotel for more
information. Use the table to create your own e-mail by substituting the appropriate information.

STEPS POSSIBLE SENTENCES CREATE Your Own E-mail

STEP ONE: (Hotel / Inn Name)

(E-mail Address)
Say exactly • Is there a double room with a
what balcony? Are there complimentary
Dear (Name),
information toiletries in the room? Is the
you need. swimming pool heated? We have seen your site and would like
• Does one of your double rooms further information.
have a balcony? Do the rooms have
complimentary toiletries? Is there a
heated swimming pool?
• We’d like a double room with a
balcony. Is that possible? Do we need
to bring toiletries or do the rooms
come with complimentary items?
Is your swimming pool heated?

Step two:

Explain why • Your answers will help us decide

you need the between yourselves and another inn.
information. • We need your answers in order to
decide which inn we wish to stay at.
• On the basis of your answers, we
will make a decision as to where we
would like to stay.

STEP THREE:

State where • Please answer by e-mail. Thank you in

they should advance for all your help.
send the • We hope to receive your e-mail soon.
information We thank you for your time and
and thank the effort.
person you
• Looking forward to receiving an
are writing
e-mail from you shortly. We
to. Sincerely,
appreciate all your effort on our
behalf. (Name)

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Module 12 • Situation 2 Speaking Activity
Name:

Giving a Graduation Speech

speech
Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. As of yesterday, the people you see sitting on the stage with me were
students. As of today, they have a new career and are ready to start making their dreams come true. We will
work in cafés, in restaurants, perhaps in museums. Anywhere and everywhere that we can to practice and
learn making the tastiest food we can for your enjoyment. It’s been difficult, but it’s been worth it.
To all our parents and friends, thank you for your support.
To all of us new professionals, well done!

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 12 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Omitting the Relative Pronoun

A Read the text.
Final year students at Howard College celebrated their graduation in an impressive ceremony
that over a thousand students and their family members and friends attended. The head of the
college presented special honors certificates to students who graduated top of their courses.
Their names have been officially added to the Honors List the college is so proud of.
Our reporter, Sally Norman, interviewed two of the honors graduates. She was curious to know
about the plans and dreams they had for the future.
Amy Green, who graduated top of her class in journalism, wants to take some time off for now
before she begins looking for a job as a journalist. She wants to travel and do all the things
she didn’t have time to do while she was studying. “It’s like a dream come true,” she said. “As
of today I’m free to do whatever I like.” Does she plan to get married and have children in
the future? “Yes, I do. But first I have to find a man who likes the idea of me having my own
career!”
Mark Hammond is the honors student in the business course that many students find so difficult.
He has already been offered several jobs. “Will you take the job Maran Ltd has offered you?”
Sally inquired.
“You never know,” Mark replied, smiling. “Maybe it’s the sensible thing to do. Maybe not!
The first thing I’m going to do is get my honors certificate framed and hang it in a place where
people can see it!”

B Circle the relative pronoun wherever it has been used unnecessarily.

1. She is a person who never takes time off work.
2. The graduation ceremony that we attended was very impressive.
3. I’d like to hang my certificate in a place where people can see it.
4. Are you looking for a business partner who is sensible and responsible?
5. Peter, who studied economics, is officially the top graduate in his college.
6. The dream which I hold for the future is to have a career and have children.
7. This is Maureen, who will get your certificate framed for you.
8. I hope he will appreciate the graduation gift that I’ve chosen for him.
9. In that case, find a job that you will enjoy.
10. I have a job which allows me to take lots of time off.

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Module 12 • Situation 2 Grammar Activity
Name:

Omitting the Relative Pronoun

C Read each sentence carefully. Add a suitable relative pronoun only in sentences where the relative
pronoun cannot be omitted. Choose from which, that, or who.

1. Did Simon appreciate the graduation gift you gave him?

2. People are sensible learn to balance having a career and having a family.

3. As of yesterday there are only two more jobs haven’t been filled.

4. I have just been to a graduation ceremony lasted three hours.

5. Sara has the career she has always dreamt of.

6. There’s the student graduated top of her class.

7. The students are sitting in the front row are graduating today.

8. They offered the job to a guy graduated with a business degree.

9. We will hang the certificate you just received at your graduation in the living room.

10. The ceremony at Damwell College, takes place every August, is usually impressive.

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Module 12 • Situation 2 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing a Note of Congratulations

We often send people a note of congratulations via e-mail or write a few congratulatory words on a card.
Use the table to create your own note or e-mail by substituting the appropriate information.

STEPS POSSIBLE SENTENCES CREATE Your Own NOTE OR E-mail

STEP ONE: (Name)

(E-mail Address)
Compliment • Congratulations on your graduation
the person and for receiving your chef’s
Dear (Name),
on the certificate.
achievement. • We are very proud of you for
graduating and receiving your chef’s
certification.
• We heard you graduated and
received your chef’s certificate. Very
well done!

Step two:

Say • We know how hard you worked.

something • It wasn’t always easy but you did it.
about their • It was impressive to see how serious
efforts to you were.
achieve this.

STEP THREE:

End with • We hope all your dreams come true.

a positive • We wish you a bright future.
wish for • We know you will continue to
their future succeed.
success.

All the best,

(Name)

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 12 • Situation 3 Speaking Activity
Name:

Asking and Answering Questions

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Question 1
Answer 1 Question 2 Answer 2
Role: Doctor
– Mr. Brown Role: Patient – this blood test
Question:
– has never been to the Question: – doesn’t hurt
Good morning, Nurse clinic. I feel sick Dr. Hanes. – will give us the
Kelly. Who is our first
– is the first patient answer
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patient today?
Question 3
What do I have?

Role: Office worker Answer 3 Question 4 Answer 4

Question: – Anita Role: Wife – my uncle
There were only nine – was feeling dizzy Question: – has lots of money
people at the meeting. – wasn’t at the meeting Why are you so happy? – gave us $10,000
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Who was missing?
Question 5
Question 6 Answer 6
Role: Friend Answer 5
Role: Doctor – virus
Question: – Dr. Lane
Question: – gave me a
Now that I’m pregnant, – looked after me
How are you feeling stomachache
I need a good doctor. – is great
now? – went away
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Do you know one?
Question 7
Question 8 Answer 8
Role: Patient Answer 7
Role: Friend – Terry
Question: – Oranges
Question: – ate some bad fish
Doctor, what can I eat – have a lot of vitamin C
What’s wrong with yesterday
to stay healthy this – help you stay healthy
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winter?
Question 9 Answer 9
Terry?

Question 10
– was nauseous

Answer 10
Role: Friend – Flu Role: Tourist – Sundale Mall
Question: – is going around now Question: – I bought my suit
Why are you so worried – gives you a very bad Where can I buy nice – is a good place to
about getting sick? headache clothes around here? shop
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Module 12 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Non-defining Relative Clauses

A Read the text.
To: Marsha McMann
Subject: Coming Down with Something
I’ve been feeling awful all morning. I’m so nauseous and dizzy. It began last night, when we had
dinner in a new restaurant. The restaurant serves seafood, which I think may not have been fresh.
But Mark, who also ate the fish, thinks the food was fine. He thinks I may be coming down with
a 24-hour virus. The stomach virus, which is going around at the moment, has symptoms like
vomiting, stomachache, and diarrhea. Maybe I’ll go and see my doctor, who will check me out.
In the meantime, I’ll probably take the day off work!

To: Linda Harrison

Subject: Re: Coming Down with Something
Your poor thing! My friend Judy, whose uncle works with Mark, has been feeling the same way
as you. Guess what’s wrong with her? Nothing! She is expecting a baby! Her symptoms, which also
included feeling nauseous and dizzy, are connected to morning sickness. Maybe you should check
out this possibility.
Feel better and be in touch as soon as you’ve been to the doctor.

To: Marsha McMann

Subject: You Wish!
Don’t be silly! There’s no way I’m having a baby! Not yet, anyway. I’m sure it’s just a virus.
To be honest, you had me worried for a moment, though!

B Circle the correct sentence in each group. Check for correct punctuation and use of relative
pronouns.

1. a. Maria who has been vomiting all night has a 24-hour virus.
b. Maria, who has been vomiting all night, has a 24-hour virus.
c. Maria, who has been vomiting all night has a 24-hour virus.

2. a. I love the new mall, which you can shop in over 150 stores.
b. I love the new mall, who you can shop in over 150 stores.
c. I love the new mall, where you can shop in over 150 stores.

3. a. The stomach virus, which is going around these days, causes diarrhea and vomiting.
b. The stomach virus, that is going around these days, causes diarrhea and vomiting.
c. The stomach virus which is going around these days causes diarrhea and vomiting.

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Module 12 • Situation 3 Grammar Activity
Name:

Non-defining Relative Clauses

4. a. I’ll be in touch with you in May when, I return from my trip to Asia.
b. I’ll be in touch with you in May, when I return from my trip to Asia.
c. I’ll be in touch with you in May, which I return from my trip to Asia.

5. a. The doctor says I have a virus, that should pass in a day or two.
b. The doctor says I have a virus which should pass in a day or two.
c. The doctor says I have a virus, which should pass in a day or two.

C Complete the sentences with a suitable non-defining relative clause below.

who works for Dr. Richards
when I came down with a stomach virus
whose uncle owns a large store in the mall
where there is an excellent Chinese restaurant
which include vomiting and diarrhea
when he took the day off
who is the best doctor I know
which Sara received this morning

1. In the meantime, go and see Dr. Samuels, .

2. I’ve been sick since the weekend, .
3. The flu symptoms, , last for a few days.
4. We went to the Golden Shopping Mall, .
5. The nurse, , will take your blood pressure.
6. Sam wasn’t at work on Thursday, .
7. Jeff, , is the store manager.
8. T
 he test results, , show that she is going to have
a baby.

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Module 12 • Situation 3 Writing Activity
Name:

Writing a Letter of Excuse

Sometimes you have to write a letter of excuse explaining why you can’t come to work, keep an
appointment, etc. Use the table to write your own letter by substituting the appropriate information.

STEPS POSSIBLE SENTENCES CREATE Your Own LETTER

STEP ONE:
(Date)
Begin • I regret to inform you that I won’t be
Omega Online News
apologetically, coming to work this week as I’m not
by giving the feeling very well. Dear (Name),
reason for the • I’m very sorry to let you know that I
letter. won’t be coming to work this week
as I seem to have come down with
something.
• Unfortunately, I must inform you
that I will be unable to come to work
this week as I am sick.

Step two:

Give more • I’ve seen the doctor and he

information recommends that I take it easy for
about the a few days.
situation. • The doctor has examined me and
says that I should rest in bed for the
rest of the week.
• Following doctor’s instructions,
I have to stay home in bed till the
end of the week.

STEP THREE:

Talk about • Of course, I will bring in my doctor’s

anything that note when I return.
must be done • I will hand in my doctor’s note on my
in the future. first day back at work.
• You will receive my doctor’s note as
soon as I come back to work.
Sincerely,
(Name)

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Everyday English 3 Student Worksheet
Module 12 • Situation 4 Speaking Activity
Name:

Sharing Information

Changes in Life

Yours Name of Match

1. I used to

2. I am used to

3. I was used to

4. I got used to

5. I didn’t get used to

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Yours Name of Match

1. I used to

2. I am used to

3. I was used to

4. I got used to

5. I didn’t get used to

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Module 12 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
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used to / be used to / get used to

A Read the text.
Parenting is scary!
I’m expecting a baby in July. Actually, to be honest, I’m expecting two babies. I haven’t yet gotten
used to the idea of having twins. I got used to not drinking any alcohol or coffee quite easily. I
didn’t use to drink a lot of alcohol or coffee anyway. I’m even getting used to being hungry enough
to eat a horse most of the time! But I haven’t gotten used to the idea of being a mother. I am really
nervous and scared about the challenge. Although I used to do some babysitting when I was a
teenager, I am not used to caring for two little babies at the same time. My husband says it’s very
scary for him, too. He is not used to being around babies at all. He knows he’ll have to get used to
waking up every few hours instead of sleeping like a log every night! He also knows he’ll have to
get used to having both a son and a daughter at the same time!
We both know this is a very big deal, but aren’t we supposed to feel happy and excited instead of
nervous?
Linda Everett (24, Northampton)
The expert’s advice:
It’s totally natural for you and your husband to feel this way, especially with your first kids and
with having twins. Don’t worry! Every parent gets used to the change in routine and taking care of
children. Don’t be afraid to ask parents or family members for help in the beginning until you both
get used to your new role as parents.

B Read the situations and complete the sentences with used to.
Example: Sara is from California. She came to New York a year ago. It was difficult for her to ride the
subway in the beginning.
a. At first she wasn’t used to riding the subway.
b. But soon she got used to riding the subway.
c. Now she has no problems. She is used to riding the subway.

1. S ara recently had a baby. Before she had the baby she slept eight hours a night. Now she only sleeps
a few hours a night. This was difficult at first. Now it seems normal to her.
a. At first, Sara .
b. But after a while she .
c. Now she doesn’t mind it at all. She .

2. T
 im and Karen both started babysitting for a pair of twins a few months ago. Before that they hadn’t
taken care of young kids. At first it was a scary challenge, but they are getting quite good at it.
a. At first Tim and Karen .
b. But after some time they .
c. Now they find it quite easy because they .

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Module 12 • Situation 4 Grammar Activity
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used to / be used to / get used to

C Circle the correct form of the verbs to complete the sentences.

1. My sister has four kids so she … taking care of children.

a. is used to b. are used to c. won’t get used to

2. It wasn’t easy, but Kelly eventually … not drinking coffee.

a. getting used to b. got used to c. used to

3. Although it‘s a little scary, we … the idea of having twins.

a. are getting used to b. used to c. are get used to

4. I … as a babysitter when I was a teenager.

a. will get used to b. am used to c. used to work

5. Sheila and Tom have three sons, so they aren’t used to … daughters.
a. raise b. raising c. raises

6. Parenting is a challenge, but you will … to it.

a. get used b. got used c. use

7. Rona is expecting a baby so she is getting used to … any alcohol.

a. drinks b. not drink c. not drinking

8. I … fancy restaurants. I only eat expensive food.

a. use b. didn’t use to c. am used to

9. I … eat so much in the past. Now that I’m expecting a baby, I’m always hungry enough to eat a horse.
a. not used to b. am not used to c. didn’t use to

10. Paula used to … like a log until she had the baby. Now she wakes up every few hours.
a. sleeps b. sleep c. sleeping

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Module 12 • Situation 4 Writing Activity
Name:

Editing a Blog Entry

Edit the blog. Be prepared to defend your editing.

“Dad to Be” Blog

My wife had been pregnant since two months when the changes to our lifestyle
begin. Suddenly, she decided to stop smoking and said I should, to. She changed
our eating habits. She began buying healthiest food and cook healthier meals.
When I complained, she said that I would got used to it.
She started working out, several times a week and kept asking me to exercise
with her. It was a little scarey to see my wife, which used to sit around a lot,
begin to be many more active. Of course, at night, she slepped like a log.

And this was the great part. At night, I lived like I was supposing to. I smoked.
I ate jonk food. I sat around and watcht TV for hours and hours.

Now, at about her fourth month, my wife has lost weight and built up strength.
She looked wonderful I, on the other hand, hasn’t lost a pound, haven’t gotten
into shape and look, well, what do you think?

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Module 12 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

A  ircle the correct relative pronoun to complete

C 3. W
 e are going to a country inn where we will
each sentence. spend the long weekend.
4. O
 ur graduation which we are looking
1. The man … is staying with me is my uncle.
forward to will take place next Tuesday.
a. who b. which
5. T
 he baby who is coming down with a fever
2. Here is the inn … we stayed.
has diarrhea.
a. that b. where 6. T
 hat man whose uncle owns the hotel is an
3. W
 e don’t like the hotel … we stayed excellent hotel manager.
at recently.
D Complete the sentences with the correct form
a. who b. that
of used to, be used to, or get used to.
4. S ara is the woman … son graduated from
1. We the noise, aren’t we?
college last week.
2. M
 y twins cry for hours but
a. whose b. which
now they only cry sometimes.
5. Is there a specific time … we could all meet at
3. It’s often difficult to being a
the spa?
parent.
a. where b. when
4. A
 t first it was hard but then I
6. T
 he swimming pool … we swam in wasn’t babysitting for my little sister.
heated.
5. B
 efore she had the baby, she
a. that b. where getting up in the middle of the night.

B  ick (3) the sentences where the relative

T 6. T
 hey live on the East Coast
pronouns can be omitted. but now they live on the West.

1. He is not enjoying the career that he chose. E  rite the words in the correct category. There
W
2. T
 he chef in this restaurant is someone who are eight answers. You may use the words
I graduated with. more than once.
3. T
 he official ceremony that was held last huge private heated framed painful
night was boring.
4. M
 y friend, who is studying to be a scientist, Swimming Pool Certificate Stomachache
will graduate in a month.

5. T
 he certificate which I framed is very
important to me.
6. I have hung my picture which I bought in
Paris.

C Add commas in the correct places.

1. T
 he mall in our city which is the biggest in the
state is closed today.
2. M
 y co-worker Janet sits near Ted who has
taken the day off.

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Module 12 • Situation 5 Test
2 points for each answer Name:

F Match the questions in A to the answers in B.

A B
1. How was your weekend? ..... a. I’m not sure, but I’ve seen several of them.
2. Is the shop part of a chain? ..... b. Sure. Then it’s easier to hang.
3. Should I frame my certificate? ..... c. It was very romantic.
4. Are you coming down with something? ..... d. Well, one could say you’re eating for three.
5. Would you like to go to the mall? ..... e. I think I am. I feel sick.
6. Have you got diarrhea? ..... f. Great. Just like a log.
7. Am I having twins? ..... g. No, I’m just nauseous and dizzy.
8. How did you sleep? ..... h. No, thanks. I don’t feel like shopping.

G Translate the following sentences.

1. To be honest, I want to take a day off.

2. Her graduation ceremony was impressive.

3. Their uncle has a 24-hour virus.

4. I’ll drop a hint.

5. You never know.

H Read the text and answer T (true) or F (false) below.

University Graduations
In the U.S., people are used to seeing some of the same things at every university graduation ceremony.
One thing is the diploma, which is the graduation certificate. Students go up on stage to receive their
diploma from an important person. Another thing is the clothes. Students wear a mortarboard hat, which
is a hat with a flat top and a tassel that hangs down. They also wear a gown, which is like a long dress with
long sleeves. The third thing is throwing the hats in the air. At the end of the ceremony, all the students
throw their hats high in the air.

..... 1. People are surprised that some things are the same in each university graduation.
..... 2. Students get their diplomas in the mail after graduation.
..... 3. Students used to wear hats but now they don’t.
..... 4. Students aren’t used to wearing long clothes at graduation.
..... 5. People got used to seeing hats thrown in the air at graduation.

TOTAL: / 100

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